FDR Praises Pioneer Texans At Centennial
President Roosevelt spoke at San Jacinto battlefield praising Texas pioneers and urging peace over expansion. He highlighted Sam Houston’s victory over Santa Anna and noted the nation’s hope to uphold principles without more war. Gov Allred and Sen Sheppard welcomed him aboard the presidential special en route to Dallas, while Roosevelt said Landon is a strong opponent next November.
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San Jacinto Battlefield
U. S
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
United States
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James V. Allred
Sheppard
T Dent
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Usi
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Hoover Backs Entire Platform At Rally
Former President Herbert Hoover endorsed the Republican platform after Governor Landen urged gold standard policy. Hoover praised the convention’s statements as fighting and definite, and earlier sent a telegram urging a gold standard plank, which the committee rejected in favor of a sound currency.
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Herbert Hoover
Republican Party
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Peover
Meover
Dilegram
Cleveland
California
Landon
Borah
Idaho
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Witla Willis by Robert Quillen
Witla Willis by Robert Quillen presents a fragile vignette voiced in a playful rural tone. The snippet hints at a misadventure involving a dog and a notable local personality, with local color and character typical of Quillen's humor.
His Day Says Landon's Wife in Cleveland
Mrs Thea Landon spoke of unwavering support as Governor Art Landon moved toward the presidential bid in Cleveland She described confidence in him and the campaign while keeping the family moments quiet at the governor's mansion Nancy Jo and John Cobb visited their grandmother and adjusted to their first night away from home amid celebratory noise
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Topeka
Jie Uusi
Surcess
Thea Landen Sm
Cleveland
Art M. Landon
Sam
Nancy Jo
John Cobb
Landon
Cele
America
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Republican convention adopts platform in Cleveland
At Convention Hall Cleveland on June 11 the Republican platform was adopted by voice vote at 9:05 p.m. EST. The party denounces the New Deal, claims expansion of federal power harms states and citizens, condemns waste and investigations used for partisan aims, and accuses the administration of regressive economic and foreign policies.
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West Virginia Delegates Favor Landon for VP Nomination
West Virginia delegates moved toward backing Gov. Alfred Landon for the presidential nomination in Cleveland on June 11. Carl Bachmann signaled the delegation would respect individual choice, while Bachmann and others floated possible VP candidates and names such as Glenn Frank and Sen. Frederick Steiner as alternatives.
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Oregon
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Landon Platform Views At Republican Convention
Landon outlined his platform in Cleveland arguing for prohibition support, tax cuts, debt reduction, and a constitutional amendment to protect American children. He touted a liberal reading of the party’s plank while signaling readiness to back a wage and budget balance program. He endorsed strong national defense and a constitutional amendment on child protection in industry.
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Landen
Eave Tin
Eorisuititia
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Landos
Industes
New York
Landon
Knox For Vice President Now Convention Slogan
Convention reporters at the Republican national convention describe Col. Frank Knox as the likely vice presidential nominee with Sen. Arthur Vandenberg declining a second place offer. The Hoover faction battles a anti league court plank while Western committee members threaten a fight over retirement of public lands from production.
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Chicago
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Herbert Hoover
Resolutions Committee
League of Nations
Edward S. Shattuck
California
Nominee Greets His Townsmen in Kansas
Governor Landon greets fellow townspeople from the executive mansion porch in Topeka. He thanks Mrs Landon and supporters for the warm regard and impromptu celebration. He praises Kansas people for courage loyalty and confidence during his term and expresses gratitude for their continued support.
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Wright
Landen
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Olin
Gram
French Labor Law Reforms Pass Amid Strike Crisis
Blum led a leftist cabinet as France rushed labor reforms through the chamber. Law backed two week paid vacations and anticipated 40 hour week. opposition conservatives abstained as the chamber moved to vote amid widespread strikes affecting Parisian hotels and cafes with American tourists among those affected.
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Borah Satisfied Goes to Capital
Senator William Borah expressed satisfaction with the Republican platform and returned to Washington to campaign. He stated he would not sulk if Landon wins the nomination and would launch a militant speaking tour to oppose the New Deal once Landon publicly supports anti monopoly and anti League of Nations positions Borah fought for.
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Republican Party
William F. Borah
Washington
Borah
Gov. Landon
Gov. Landi
League of Nations
Idaho
Bora
James H. L. Thomas Resigns from Dominion Post
In London an emotional James H. L. Thomas tears up as he resigns as dominions secretary amid the British budget scandal. He announces immediate parliamentary retirement, ending a long career and drawing praise from colleagues.
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James HL
Jimmy Thomas
Dominions
King George
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House of Conmons
Hever
Sir Alfred Butt
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Landon Nominated for President by GOP Convention
The Republican National Convention in Cleveland nominating Alfred M. Landon of Kansas for president by unanimous acclamation on the first ballot. The audience of 15,000 cheered as delegates backed Landon, with Borah's support scattered among Wisconsin and West Virginia. The platform endorsed a sound currency and minimum wage concept, while pledging budget balance and farm aid.
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Cleveland
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West Virginia
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Kansas
Alfred M. Landon
United States
William E. Borah
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Wisconsin
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Alf M. Landon
Frank Knox
Ilinois
Arthur Vanden
Berg
Michigan
Vandenberg
Landon Carries Ball With Sen Borah on 1 Yard Line
Column by Arthur Baer satirizes political conventions with a Kansas man Landon clutching nomination papers, Borah near the goal line, and the endless cycle of nominating speeches. The piece skewers the vanity and routine of political rituals as Philadelphia awaits the Democrats and November election.
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Arthur “Bags
Baer
Leveland
Joneth
Borah
Kansas
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