Roosevelt drafted again as Democrats cheer at 1940 convention
Chicago reports Maynor Edward J Kelly branding Roosevelt as the man the world needs for a third term. Farley and Lucas laud Roosevelts leadership while the Chicago delegation begins the 1940 Democratic National Convention with early applause and expectations of a nominating campaign.
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Roosevelt Uses Direct Line to Democratic Convention
President Roosevelt opened a direct telephone circuit from the White House to Chicago for convention contact as delegates prepare to renominate him. Secretary Early said the line, paid by the Democratic committee, connects with the White House switchboard for instant access to the Chicago directory. Judge Sam Rosenman remains at the White House as adviser amid signals of a possible third term. Doctor McIntire says Roosevelt is physically fit for four more years.
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White House
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Harry L. Hopkins
Sam Rosenman
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Potomac
Ross McIintire
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McIntire
First Day Convention Program in Chicago Schedule
The program lists the opening session at 11 a.m. with James A. Farley in charge and a 11:30 welcoming address by Mayor Edward J. Kelly. Evening session begins at 7:30 p.m. with Farley speaking and at 8:15 William B. Bankhead elected temporary chairman followed by his keynote speech.
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House
Bankhead
Is War in Europe Inescapable or Could It Be Ended
A reader argues pacifism fails to end war and examines whether Europe can be made as peaceful as North America. He contrasts western civilization’s vitality with Europe’s ideologies and old hatreds, urging English speaking peoples to unite or face division.
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Europe
Canada
United Feature Syndicate
Ing
Peace Plane May Lead 10 Floor Battle At Democratic Convention
Former Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring said he will go to the floor of the Democratic convention to push a non intervention plank. Resolutions committee leaders signaled they will not tolerate criticism of President Roosevelt's foreign policy. Wheeler Clark and McCarran drafted a foreign policy plank opposing any American war involvement and any foreign power meddling in the hemisphere.
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Kansas
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Yankees Sale Expected Within Two Weeks to Farley Syndicate
New York attorney Jeremiah T. Mahoney said the Jacob Ruppert estate will sell the New York Yankees to a syndicate led by Postmaster General James A. Farley for about 4 million dollars. He reported negotiations are progressing and the contract with the price is with Basil OConnor representing Farley.
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New York Yankee Baseball Club
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Protectorate Talk Stirs U S Western Hemisphere War Plans
A reliable informant in Santiago reports the United States might seek a protectorate over European possessions in the western hemisphere during the war. The note from the state department was said to have been delivered to the Chilean foreign office and discussions were to involve Latin American governments at the Havana foreign ministers meeting.
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Avert Clash Over Iowa Endorsement For VP Nomination
Chicago AP reports the Iowa Democratic delegation paused its caucus to avert a clash over who should receive the group endorsement for the vice presidential nomination. Names mentioned include Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and Senator Herring with Kraschel urging Wallace to back the ticket’s strongest choice.
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U.P
Chicago
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Herring
Nelson Grasher
Henry Wallace
Owa
Five Die In California Plane Crash Near Markleeville
Five persons perished when a plane crashed into a rocky bluff near Markleeville California on Monday. The victims were Mr and Mrs Robert Bruce Mills of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs Marvin Cummings of Oakland and Pilot C Hodges of Los Angeles. The Civil Aeronautics Authority reported the crash to authorities in Santa Monica.
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Calif
Markleeville
The
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Orrin Po Brown
Robert Bruce Mills
Los Angeles
Marvin Cummings
Oakland
C. Hodges
Suspect Arrested In Lisbon House Prowling Case
Burnt matches found on floor of the J Em ery McClelland home in Lisbon led to the arrest of Chauncey Simmons 53 of Mount Vernon. Sheriff Jim Smith and Deputy Whittemore held him for investigation after Miss Clara Bittle woke to see a man in the hallway. Simmons claimed he was elsewhere despite evidence.
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J Emery McClelland
Lisbon
Chauncey Simmons
Mount Vernon
Jim Smith
Whittemore
Simmons
McClelland
Smith
Ed Gill
Clara Bittle
Miss Bittle
Sheriff Smith
Bankhead Keynote Talk To Be Broadcast Tonight
In Chicago the keynote address by Speaker William B. Bankhead at the Democratic convention will be carried by NBC CBS and MBS around 8 30 p m CST Tonight. A special morning program is set for MBS at 8 45 a m featuring Secretary Frances Perkins and Rep Mary T Norton at the Illinois Women’s Democratic club breakfast.
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Raider All Star Game Tonight at Hill Park
The Cedar Rapids Raiders meet a picked team of stars from seven league teams in the annual Three-Eye All-Star game at Hill Park. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. with standard admission. Park capacity is 4,600 and several special attractions are planned.
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Hill Park
Visitors Pack Camp Gand Health as Interest Peaks
Visitors swarmed Camp Gand Health meeting record turnout as parents accompanied children guides toured cabins infirmary and lodge. Most left contentedly after the weekend, with kids excited for hobby projects and scrapbooks ready to take home to mothers.
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Clouds Slow Sun as Cedar Rapids Reaches Humid 83
Scattered clouds dimmed the sun in Cedar Rapids Monday but a humid 83 was recorded at 244 pm after a low of 68 overnight. Earlier a low of 47 came Sunday morning with a bright start, temperatures rising to 87 by late afternoon, then easing to 83 at 7 pm and 71 at midnight on the Chambers Inskeep chart.
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Chambers
Edward Ben
Britain faces axis ultimatum and massive bombing forecast
Compiled from cable dispatches the report says Virginio Gayda forecasts a surrender or destruction of Britain by the Rome Berlin axis. He warns of an extremely violent war measured in days or hours and suggests a large scale aerial assault preceding invasion. Churchill vows no parley and defends London street by street.
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Jehovahs Witnesses Leave Center Point After Vets Protests
Center Point faced public tension as World War veterans opposed Jehovahs Witness house to house canvassing amid rumors of threatened members. Mayor Earl Neighbors reported witnesses fled before police contact, while Cedar Rapids residents distrusted the pamphlet referencing Judge Rutherford Uncovers Fifth Column.
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Brooklyn
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Collins Co Plans First All Sealed Building In State
Collins Radio plans a one story sealed building costing about 175000 with air light and sound conditioning to expand production for exports and government contracts. Construction hinges on rezoning 28 acres in Mound Farm from residential to light industrial. plan commission meeting set to discuss petition.
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Wenis Road
Maplewood Drive
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Plan Commission
Mound Farm Addition
Eastwood Manor
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Wadlow Dies World’s Tallest Man at 22
Robert Wadlow of Manister Michigan died early Monday in Wadlow’s home town after an ankle infection worsened by a brace. He stood 8 feet 11 inches and weighed 491 pounds during his last public appearance at the National Forest Festival.
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Manister
Mich
Robert Wadlow
Allen
Wadlow
Harold Wadlow
Robert
Wadlaw
Definition Of Aim Of Convention Given By Webster M Flanagan
Chicago columnist recalls Webster M Flanagan who in 1880 said the aim of a convention is offices. The piece frames party shifts and unity despite odd alliances, noting the annual convention persists with the aim unchanged.
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Webster M. Flanagan
Explosion Text Prompts Mine Rescue At Sonman
An explosion in the Sonman Coal mine near Portage Pennsylvania trapped at least 52 workers in the E seam. Eighteen escaped. crews from Windber Johnstown and Portage aided by state police and the U S Bureau of Mines prepared for rescue while relatives watched anxiously.
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Sonman Coal Company
Koppers Coal Company
Pittsburgh
State Department of Mines and Rescue
Windber
Johnstown
Portage
Ebensburg
United States Bureau of Mines
J J Forbes
Koppers Company
Senman
Sonman
Equal Rights For Women Opposed By First Lady
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt joined the Democratic women's advisory platform committee to oppose a proposed constitutional amendment granting equal rights with men. She urged a compromise plank on equal opportunity and warned the measure could harm industrial workers without unionization.
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Democratic Women's Advisory Platform Committee
Vacationers urged to notify carrier for Gazette follow
The Gazette advises travelers to call 2-1121 or inform their carrier before leaving this summer so deliveries continue. The notice emphasizes easy coordination and uninterrupted service during vacations.
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