Willkie Faces Scrutiny Over Edison Institute Actions
Philadelphia dispatch reports Wendell Willkie's role in the Edison Institute's intervention in the Ashwander case and its bid to block the Alabama Power TVA deal. Trustees dispute his involvement while Willkie denies knowledge, amid heated convention debate and broader GOP tensions.
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Hoover urges Republicans to save America for free men
Former President Herbert Hoover, speaking ahead of the Republican National Convention, urged a seven point program to defend liberty and prepare for a world under dictatorships. He warned the New Deal undermines freedom, advocated limited war, aid to allies, and balanced federal finances while discussing Europe and a possible third term for Roosevelt.
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Herbert Hoover
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Europe
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Hoover
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MacNider Declares He Couldn't Take Vice Presidency
Col Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa says he could not take the vice presidency, citing business commitments and past service in Washington. He notes friends fund his campaign with unpaying workers and a $600 plant donation, while steering clear of party factions.
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Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Washington
Northwestern Portland Cement Company
Republican Convention Faces War Policy Clash In Philadelphia
The 1940 Republican platform urging keeping the United States out of war and pushing peace as a central issue is under debate as the convention opens in Philadelphia. A proposed constitutional amendment limiting presidents to two terms is also included, and the platform’s release is delayed by a foreign policy dispute.
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United States
Roosevelt
Willkie TVA talks and Edison board roles flagged
Column notes Willkie’s negotiations with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Edison institute board’s involvement, directing readers to Page 2 for continued discussion.
Navy to Send Light Cruiser Phoenix to South American Waters
Acting Secretary Lewis Compton announced the navy will dispatch the light cruiser U S S Phoenix to South American waters in response to reports of fifth column activities in Uruguay.
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Uruguay
Today's Program At Convention
Philadelphia UP reports the Republican National Convention agenda. Noon CST convenes with recess to 2:45 p.m. for platform submission. 7 p.m. convenes for evening session. If the afternoon session approves a platform, nomination speeches will be in order.
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Willkie Losing Strength With Iowa Delegates
An Iowa delegate said Willkie will receive few if any Iowa votes at the Republican National Convention. The group leans toward Hanford MacNider, with two thirds of Iowa delegates likely for Taft and one third for Dewey if MacNider weakens. Some Iowa Republicans favor a candidate with longer standing.
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Dewey
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L. J. Dickinson
Hoover declines to discuss candidacy at press conference
Former President Herbert Hoover told reporters in Philadelphia that he would support any presidential nominee chosen by the Republican National Convention. He refused to discuss his own candidacy, stating there should be no interference with delegates’ determination and offering no further comment on accepting the nomination.
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Herbert Hoover
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Hoover
U S Mines Panama Canal Entrances War Munitions Moves
The Daily News reports the United States has mined both entrances to the Panama Canal and sent heavy railroad artillery to the Atlantic side under a war footing. About 30,000 troops are under arms in what observers call an emergency rehearsal, with preparations seen as potentially signaling real trouble on short notice.
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True Religion Is Love Says The Three Rings Fable
A reader cites Lessing and Nathan the Wise to argue that true religion rests on love and action. The parable of three rings shows none possesses a genuine ring unless their hearts love, with Micah’s lesson to do justly love mercy and walk humbly. Only love can save a world sick unto death.
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Convicts Escape Fort Madison Looming Ames Holdup
Three Fort Madison penitentiary escapees triggered a high speed chase across eastern Iowa after robbing a Missouri filling station and fleeing toward Ames. Police pursued along highways 30 and 149 west of Cedar Rapids but could not capture the green Ford with Missouri plate 229-614 before the trio disappeared into the city loop.
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Not So Dumb
Santa Fe police catch escapee Andy Hewitt two hours after he fled state prison. Officers pursued and found Hewitt who had spread pepper behind him to hinder pursuit.
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Andy Hewitt
Britain Attacks German Bases in France and Norway
London reports land sea and air forces hit German continental bases and raids near the French coast to hinder Axis plans against Britain. The ministry says raids were successful with enemy casualties and no disclosure on fleet movements. Royal Air Force targets include war industry and lines from Norway to the Reich. Naples raid repelled by Italian planes.
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Germans Take Entire French Atlantic Coast
Berlin reports swift occupation of Frances Atlantic coast under armistice terms. German sources say Britain is cut off from continental Europe as occupation progresses toward Geneva, with half of France under German control including Channel and Atlantic harbors.
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Camp Good Health Describes Cod Liver Oil Routine
More children await turn to go to camp as 82 226 87 dollars total funds and daily cod liver oil routines aid physically handicapped youngsters aged 6 to 12. Four new campers arrived Tuesday joining the sun bath program and open air care with the physician urging cod liver oil for all.
Iowa Delegation Revolt Against Spangler in Philadelphia
A split develops within the Iowa delegation amid accusations that National Committeeman Harrison F. Spangler runs affairs high handedly. Governor George Wilson joins the dispute while delegates debate a secret caucus to be held at Spangler rooms in the Bellevue Stradford hotel amid ongoing friction and protest from alternates.
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Waukon
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Ottumwa
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