Much Maneuvering Behind Scenes In 1940 Presidential Campaign
Washington June 12 The presidential nominees of the two major parties may be fairly well decided before the roll call of states in the 1940 conventions. History shows several early selections, with only one major convention fight since 1920, as preconvention money and blocs shape the race.
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W. B. Ragsdale
Washington
Alf M. Landon
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Hoover
Alfred F. Smith
Kananas City
Houston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Nance Garner
Texas
California
How Delegates Are Chosen For 1940 Conventions
The piece explains how 2100 delegates will be elected for the 1940 conventions from 48 states plus DC and possessions. It outlines Democratic and Republican apportionment rules, bonus delegates, and future plans, noting likely early nominations and the role of party emissaries in vetting candidates.
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District of Columbia
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippine Islands
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
Congress
Philippines
Maine
Vermont
Hunted in Indiana shooting targets tied to bank robbery
Police pursue two Denver suspects, a 32 year old woman Edna May Cretzer and her 29 year old husband Joseph, after a gunfight with officers in Michigan City Indiana. The couple evaded detention during routine questioning and are wanted in Los Angeles on suspicion of a bank robbery.
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Indiana
Edna May Cretzer
Joseph
Michigan City
Ind
Denver
Colo
Los Angeles
Softball Schedule Revised for Week Opening Dates
Revised softball schedule announced to accommodate previously planned posts. Matchups include Goodyear versus Riverside and Cooper Wells versus Disco with additional games among Cooper Wells, Vaughn’s, Riverside, and Goodyear. Schedule shows games starting Monday June 12 with further dates through Friday June 16.
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Goodyear
Riverside
Cooper- Wells
Disco
Cooper - Wells
Vaughn’s
Red Letter Day at Central Methodist Church
Sunday brought overflow crowds to Central Methodist as about seventy five volunteers visited the church. Evangelist Rev. Sullins Dosser preached on The Road to Life or Death from Proverbs 14 12 stressing two paths and the need for Christ. He urged youth as America’s hope and called for Christian statesmen to lead the nation based on Esther’s example.
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Central Methodist Church
Katie
Sullins Dosser
Rev
Dosser
Jesus
Christ Jesus
America
Mer
Esther
Local hotels observe new management movement
Managements of Cornelian Court, Syans, and Tennessee Valley Ho Week start today in line with other recognized hotels nationwide. The piece urges a spirit of Esther to save their people for the Glory of God, linking the movement to church responsibility at Central Methodist.
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Cornelian Court
Syans
Tennessee Valley
Central Methodist Church
Esther
Wheeler and Wilson Lake levels rise into weekend
The Wheeler Lake gauge stands at 554.5 feet and will reach about 555.5 feet by Friday. Wilson Lake today shows 5044 feet and is expected to rise slightly on Tuesday. Use Want Ads for buying selling or swapping.
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Wheeler Lake
Decatur
Wilson Lake
First National Hotel Week Observed Across Nation
A local manager notes the emphasis on hotels' role in community life as National Hotel Week debuts this year. The observance attracts growing attention and is expected to continue annually with further newspaper coverage.
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Adveren Nes
Decatur
United States
Public praise for Alabama Power Company letters
A collection of letters from Alabama residents lauds Alabama Power Company for supporting the state, providing service, paying taxes, and aiding development. Citizens emphasize the company's reliability, value, and community role in funding government and boosting local economies.
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Alabama
Virginia Miler
Williams Sr
Huntsville
Ala
Alabama Power Co
F. L. Ferrell
Mentone
Gordon Williams
Chestnut St
Gadsden, Ala
Diamond injury fatal in Gadsden ball game
Ernest Carroll Cowart 28 was fatally injured by a foul tip while watching a baseball game in Gadsden Alabama. Coroner Lee Headley reports Cowart was struck near the heart and died at a local hospital. Cowart had recently moved from Opelika Alabama.
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Gadsden
Ala
Ernest Carroll Cowart
Lee Headley
Cowart
Opelika
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Gene Abern
DELIA
Emher & Trip TO
Ame
Machecase
Tag Saeed
Onement of Alabama
God
Old Man River
City Park
Princess Theatre
Cornelian Court Hotel
W. R. Brice
Oneonta, Ala
Alabama Power Company
J. Perry Gilliland
Albertville, Ala
M. J. Swinson
Grand Blvd
Mobile, Ala
Degs
G. Laurent
Coal Valley, Ala
B. M. Guirl
S. Catherine St
National Hotel Week
Hotrel Lyons
Tennessee Valley Hotel
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