America in Peril Republicans Claim (Continued From Page 1)
A lengthy political platform outlines Republican priorities across constitutional government free enterprise and labor rights. It defends federal relief limits, urges merit in relief agencies, favors pay as you go social security, and targets New Deal policies with promises to curb deficits, regulate monopolies, and restore tariff balance.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Landon Sees GOP Victory in 1936 Nomination
TOPEKA June 11 Gov Alf Landon told reporters he would wage a fierce campaign if nominated by the Republican convention and lead the party to victory in November He sent a message to his campaign manager to be read at the convention and spoke from his residence as crowds gathered with loudspeakers and Kleig lights lighting the mansion grounds neighbors watching from porches
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Kleig
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Republican Economic and Foreign Policy Pledge Document
A historical pledge outlines opposition to entangling alliances and support for international arbitration, national defense readiness, civil liberties, flood control funding, and protections for Black and Indian communities. It pledges veteran care, war debt collection, anti-discrimination in federal hiring, and a future national policy grounded in law and stable governance.
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World Court
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Leberal
Tearful Resignation of Thomas From Parliament Posts
Thomas, sobbing and tearful, resigns from his post amid accusations of handling secret budget information. He insists on his innocence and says he did not knowingly divulge confidential data. He vows not to seek readmission or contest byelections, ending a long government career.
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Comemons
Borah Satisfied Returns to Capital
Senator Borah says he is content with a breathing spell in Washington and lauds the Republican party for liberalization, opposition to monopolies, the world court, and entangling alliances. He notes the old guard is relegated to the background and its influence diminished in party affairs.
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Republican Party
League
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World Court
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Political party platform excerpt on liberty and unity
The text pledges allegiance to constitutional liberty and equal rights, invoking the 1856 platform. It calls for self-reliance, industry, thrift, and willingness to meet responsibilities for a free society. It invites cross party support and commits nominees to uphold declared principles and program.
FDR Praises Pioneer Texans at Centennial
Survey of a centennial event near San Jacinto Gate Texas where President Franklin D Roosevelt praises pioneer Texans. White House assistant secretary Stephen Early interrupts with a radio flash about Landon nomination. Roosevelt smiles and says Thank you, then declines comment.
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White House
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John Free’s Condition Reported Still Serious
John Free, a 50 year old Roane Street resident and street signal repairman, remained in serious condition early today at Mountain State Hospital after a ladder broke while he repaired a traffic light at Broad and Virginia Streets Wednesday, causing a severe head injury.
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Offices Readied for Special Session as Capitol Opens
The Board of Public Works cleared 12 legislative rooms and opened 70 liquor commission counting rooms in air conditioned Capitol basement ahead of the special session. Speaker John J. Pelter arrived with drafts of a state social security measure creating a Department of Public Assistance, absorbing welfare, relief, aged and dependent groups, with counties handling other relief. Janitors worked as lawmakers prepared, with an anticipated $105,000 appropriation to aid 24,000 on relief and a $3,000,000 annual welfare appropriation beginning fiscal year.
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Liquor Commission
Capitol
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House of Delegates
Commission
John J. Pelter
House
Morgantown
Department of Public Assistance
Department of Public Welfare and Relief Administration
Street Cars Sold for Junk by Charleston Transit
Charleston Transit Company sold seven old street cars for junk during the past week to a dealer from Ashland Kentucky.
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Ashland
His Day Says Landon’s Wife Conferring Picnic Mood
A fragment reports Landon’s wife describing a scene as a picnic like Fourth of July with spectators on the lawn. Nancy Jo notes the crowd and wonders if they are having a picnic, reflecting a light, domestic moment amid the day.
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