Landon Named Republican Presidential Nominee in 1936
Kansas Governor Alf Landon secured the Republican nomination at the Cleveland convention. The VP pick occurs today. Landon, a western native with Kansas ties, is seen as the party standard bearer with a mixed record on New Deal policies and foreign affairs.
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Alexr. Lancon
Kansas
Cleveland
Landon
Pennsylvania
Tekst
William H. Mossman
East Pleasant Street
Severties
Landons
Eltling
Independence
Isans
Singe
University of Kansas Law School
Lanion
Harry Woniing
Lem Hntes
Candon
Lanedon
East
Paris Styles V Victor Stieber Fashion Tip for Summer Wear
Paris June 12 Victor Strabel the young London dress designer who gives two annual shows in Paris has issued an eight point plain for looking smart. He advises simple designs, careful color choice, quality accessories, good corsets, and attention to posture. He highlights tailored suits in silk or lightweight wool for summer with a claret print and slate blue accents.
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AWS
Victor Strabel
London
Paris
Harold Lloyd
Douglas Sairbanks
Stiebel
Victor Stieber
Silie
Twenty Years Ago Items From June 12 1916
Twenty years ago from the journal fire dated June 12 1916 Supt Naylor of United States Radiator company expects the large foundry to begin operating within two weeks Remodeling progress suggests early opening of acting operation Within two weeks Uncle Joe Canon former speaker of the House and Republican war hero is expected to visit this city tonight At Maccabees meeting plans for Corry Tent lodge home advance The tenth annual nursing school commencement at Corry Hospital set for June ath at the High School auditorium Four graduates named Emily Reed Mary Eliza Jheth Alexander Hilda Marie Christian Jessie Angeline Hawkins Born June 10 to Mr and Mrs John Ricker of Mound Street a son Walter Edward Greteler and Lawrence Greteler returned from Pittsburgh last night
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Supt. Naylor
United States
the Maccabees
Corry
Nurses Training School of
Corry Hospital
Emily Reed
Mary Eliza Jheth Alexander
Hilda Marie Christian
Jessie“ Angeline Hawkins
Actors Describe Memory Tricks For Expressive Performance
Hollywood interview notes how top stars use personal memories to shape facial expressions and emotions on screen. Actors like Toan Blondel Anita Louise and Dick Powell reveal recalling roller coasters fear or choir singing to register disgust or fury, while Paul Muni and Dick Foran discuss using music and resolve to convey mood and action.
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Hollywood
Toan Blondel
Dick Powell Lok
Mt. View
Ark
Sissy
Anita Louise
Vienna
Eoward G. Robinson
Allen Jenkins
Paul Muni
Dick Foran
Press dispatches echo GOP rift over platform unity
The piece cites Senator Dave Reed and Middletwest observers arguing the Republican platform is a hollow pledge masking convenience. It questions Landon's chances against Roosevelt next November and notes lingering resentment toward Hoover era leadership despite party unity claims.
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Sorry Evening Journal
Gorry
Salt
Middletwest
Dave Reed
Pennayivanig
Old Guard
Baloney
Cleveland
Landon
Roosevelt
Hoover
Turkey Pays Off War Debts Amid Calls For Understanding
The piece notes Turkey repaying American war damage with a 100000 installment and argues that national sentiment matters more than the sum. It invokes Admiral Byrd on the folly of nations, urging friendly understanding among the family of nations to avoid war, poverty, and failure of civilization.
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Turkey
Germany
Sam
Richard J. Byrd
Nalions
Tim
Horses Gain Recognition In Eugene Parking Plan
Eugene city council designated a downtown area exclusively for horse drawn vehicles and ordered police to tag cars parked in the reserved space. The move aims to protect historic transport methods and regulate urban parking for equine vehicles.
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Eugene
Ore
Star signals June 13 horoscope for Aries births
The horoscope predicts those born March 21 to April 29 face a challenging day with morning very bad and evening improving, urging postponement of actions. Readers should avoid overreacting to June 1938 and February 1937, while advice notes generosity but warns against excessive responsibilities and money extravagance in October 1924.
Fox Day Commemoration and Byrds Position in Congress
The item notes Fox Day in the United States commemorates June 14, 1777, the day the flag became the national banner by congressional proclamation. It states Joseph W. Byrds held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives at his death on June 4, 1988. It explains that rising altitude lowers the boiling point of water due to decreasing atmospheric pressure.
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United States
Joseph W. Byrds
Congress
House of Representatives
Pond's Rose Brunette Luxor Perfume Sale
A newspaper item notes a sale item listing Pond's Rose Brunette and Luxor perfume at 30c and 60c respectively. The brief mentions fragrance products likely as part of a shop or department store feature. No further context or dates provided.
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Pond
Luxor
Stage Struck and memories of Navy game vivid in interview
In a candid reminiscence the speaker recalls the debut against Navy under late Coach Bill Roper, contrasts roller coasters with acting tricks, and notes the challenge of portraying romance opposite Powell in Stage Struck while balancing public image and private moments.
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Princeton
Bill Roper
Navy
Miss Blow
Samerman
Powell
State Rehabilitation Program Productivity in Harrisburg
The Bureau of Rehabilitation announced a new record month, reporting 109 handicapped individuals returned to remunerative employment. A. S. Bashore said May saw the largest monthly total rehabilitated in the bureau’s history with 247 clients receiving aid, training, and prosthetic devices to five persons.
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Harrisburg
Une
Bureau of Rehabilitation
Recont
Labor and Industry
Ralph M. Bashore
A. S. Bashore
Sai
Fingerprint Tea In Helo Ament's California Event
Mayor Edward N. Ament and Mrs. Ament hosted a society novelty termed fingerprint tea in Hel0 California. Guests were fingerprinted to promote city wide voluntary fingerprinting.
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Helo Ebreguby
Calif
Edward N. Ament
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