Straddling the Platform in 1932 Democratic and Republican Debates
A historical look at how parties used straddle tactics in platform making. It discusses Roosevelt era labels like straddle-buss, a GOP bid to soften Prohibition, and Democratic calls for advisory referendums on joining the League of Nations, with outcomes hinting at victory or defeat depending on stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resolutions Committee
Henry Jones Ford
Franklin D. Roosevelt
GOP
Demotic
League of Nations
Senate
Newton D. Baker
Alfred E. Smith
Robinson
Smith
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Whig
Texas
Parker
Arrest Man In Extortion Try On St. Marys Plant Executive
Harry A. Callahan, 55, Sinnemahoning, is jailed on 12 counts of blackmail and extortion after three letters to Sylvania executive George Erskine. A dummy $50,000 delivery led to identif ication by handwriting and dye on money. police traced Callahan, who confessed and said he burned the counterfeit bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Harry A.callahan
Sinnemahoning
Cameron County
George Erskine
Sylvania Company
Erskine
SinnemBhoning
Sindefahoning
Harry Callahan
Callaha
Chllahan
How's Your I Q A Quiz Based on Classified Page
A playful self quiz prompts readers to check the classified page for correct answers. It asks ten questions about Charles W. Nash, military insignia, Senator Pulbright, grammar correction, W Averell Harriman, Corsair, and the seas bordering the Russian Caucasus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Nash
U.S. Army
Pulbright
U. S. Senate
W. Averell Harriman
Europe
U. S
Three Seas
Russian Caucasus
City Council Approves Nevin Redick as City Engineer
City Council in special session approves Nevin Redick as City Engineer at 1500 dollars yearly for two days of office work weekly with call, enabling outside work for extra pay. Graham Paige agency sales head E H Blanchard joins local team, while Henry Althof and Sons wins bid for school fire escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin Redickson
E. H. Blanchard
Erie
E. H. Blair
Corry
Union City
Mr. Blanchard
Henry Althof and Sons Company of
Board of Education
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Corry Evening Journal
West South Street
Corry, Pa
Mortgege & Bond
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Corry Fa
Pris Nee Fader
STARS/JEWELRY CO
Center ST
Powell Motor CO
Enr
Corry-Jamestown Manfacturing Corp
Robert Paulson
John Paulson
Hare Creek
John L. Lewis
White House
Louise Macy
B. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
ORD Truck
Kistler Radar
P.S
Amerigan Legion
Carl's
Croscut
Daugherty
Buropean Hotel
Frank
Hoenes
HOTEL
CLUB
Margaret
Moose Glub
Page & Nichols
Ralph’s
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