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Parley on 1940 Convention Plans Sparks Campaign Talk
The article details GOP efforts around the Philadelphia 1940 convention including Ralph Williams proposed candidate speeches, resistance from Dewey backers, and a revived plan by Dan Hastings. It notes objections by Ken Simpson citing war and foreign policy debates, plus updates on Rep Marvin Jones and committee leadership.
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Ralph Wiliams
Oregon
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Williams
Tas
Tradiion
Tom Dewey
Dan Hastings
Delaware
Hastings
Sam Pryor
Connecticut
Pryor
Ken Simpson
Appy
New York
Dewey
Simpson
Ruth Prats
la Patrie
Marvin Jnnes
House Agriculture Committee
U. S. Court of Claims
Jones
Capitol HI
House
Agriculture Committee
Marvin
Roosevelt