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Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

12 Jun 1936

Page 11

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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

11

Landon Nominated for President by Republican Convention

A Kansas governor Alf Landon gains the Republican renomination amid strong support. The article outlines his background from Ohio, education at the University of Kansas, early banking work, and rise to governor. It highlights his stance on economy, independence, anti monopoly, and his appeal as a pioneering, American figure.

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Alf Landon’s Early Struggles Shape Later Rise

The piece traces Alf Landon’s youth through oil field labor in Oklahoma and Texas, his marriage to Margaret Fleming of Oil City, birth and early death of their daughter Margaret Ann, and his service as a first lieutenant in the chemical warfare service during World War I. It notes his Republican family background and early political leanings.

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Young Alf Becomes Spectator at 1912 Republican Convention

In 1912 John Landon attended Chicago as a delegate while 25-year-old Alf swapped oil field garb for formal attire to accompany his father. The era saw Taft renominated by the old guard, while Roosevelt split from the party to form the Bull Moose faction.

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Vacation School Held At Nitro Baptist Church

A vacation school is conducted at Nitro Baptist Church under Rev. Philip M. Jenkins. The program opened Monday and will run through next week with Bible studies memory work and handicraft activities provided for participants.

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