Taft Described As Vote Getter
Philadelphia readers hear editor Patterson describe Senator Taft of Ohio as a strong vote getter for the GOP ticket. He praises Taft for knowledge, experience in international affairs, and a constructive program to steer the nation from a crisis toward economic recovery. Patterson contrasts Taft with Dewey and Willkie, urging a Taft nomination for leadership in wartime adversity.
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British Colony Tense In Far Eastern Area
British troops mop up Chinese guerillas near the border while rumors swirl of Japanese ships blockading Thapharu a French Sinda Ching seaport. Reports say 800 miles southwest of Hengtsns Japanese air forces advance toward Lungcheng as tensions rise along the border.
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Willkie Gains In West As Nomination Drive Intensifies
Willkie's bandwagon gains momentum in a national GOP contest with strong shows in Missouri Oregon and Minnesota. Dewey Taft and Stassen face pressure as Willkie consolidates support while Dewey hopes to hold on first ballot amid a split field and calls for compromise candidates.
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Wide Ranging Adediaty Claims For World's Tonic
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Dewey Named First for G O P Nomination at Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports Thomas E. Dewey as New Yorks youthful prosecutor seen as the surest choice to keep the nation out of war. Buffalo lawyer John OBrien urged the GOP to unite behind Dewey, praising his crime record and leadership to confront world crisis.
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Highlights of G O P Platform Collinard Page 1
Fragmented notes outline GOP platform points focusing on merit based government hiring equality in industrial and political life and a prohibition on third terms for any president. The text shows garbled phrases and OCR errors but conveys core themes.
Tobacco Association Opens Meeting Today
Tobacco Association opens a meeting with speakers including Robert M b hanes and delegates from the American Bankers association. The event aims to set recommendations for the association's operation and features remarks by local officials and candidates as the party discusses issues tied to the New Deal and upcoming elections.
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Composite Delegate UC Navki Profile Reflected in Vague Metaphor
The piece portrays a composite delegate as an average American, 5 foot 9, 150 pounds, from 48 states, seeking reliable delivery and straightforward deals. It contrasts him with the Republican pick and mocks demagoguery while praising practical, direct action in nominations.
Third Warship Sent By LS to South America
Reports indicate a third warship from the LS was dispatched toward South America headed westward. Navy inquiries note heightened activity with officials signaling a prolonged South American patrol, while Pearl Harbor and Hawaii deployments are referenced as part of the broader Pacific posture.
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Willkie Named as Republican Presidential Nominee
Philadelphia dispatch reports Rep. Charles A. Halleck nominating Wendell L. Willkie at the GOP convention. Halleck touts Willkie as able to build prosperity and keep the nation out of war, citing his business acumen and records in electricity, unions, and farms.
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Nazis Rave U S Cartel For Americas Trade
Observations in Uruguay and Argentina show German and Malian barter trade likely to rise in these communities, while U S representatives in South America push trade through strong economic backing. In Panama Canal area military authorities note entrances to the Pacific and Atlantic sides sewn with mines to deter opposition, and several battleships remain at Balboa harbor and Cristobal bay.
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GOP Candidates Ages Signal Youth Trend in Nomination Race
Philadelphia reports a youth tilt in the GOP race with leading contenders Dewey 58 Taft 81 and Willkie 43. The average age of the trio exceeds 45 while past presidents averaged 54 at inauguration. Theodore Roosevelt was 42 at his start. Washington was 37 and F D Roosevelt 58.
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Teddy") Roosevelt
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Hallanan Backs Willkie Amid West Virginia GOP Split
West Virginia GOP figures debate Willkie support as Welter Hallanan pledges backing and argues the party must unite to oppose the New Deal. Mayor Dawson backs a stop-Willkie movement, noting 12 of 1 delegates oppose Willkie on first ballot, while Dawson favors Dewey. Hallanan says Willkie can rally anti-New Deal voters and restore peace and prosperity.
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Gannett Viewed as Sound Choice for Nation’s Leader
Philadelphia June 26 Rep James W Wadsworth Jr backs Frank Gannett of Rochester N Y for president describing him as a businesslike leader who understands the nation s fundamentals and can handle a tough job He notes Gannett built a large newspaper empire employing about 4000 without labor trouble and credits him with opposing Roosevelt s court packing and reorganizaton efforts while rallying support for senators who stood by their convictions
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Ford labeled crab apple as he boos British orders
London Daily Mirror mocks Henry Ford on his claim to mass produce airplanes at nearly 1000 per day calling the assertion balderdash and ridicule notes his boastful stance amid wartime orders.
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