Southern Delegates Debate Ending Two-Thirds Rule
A heated Democratic convention vote ended the two-thirds rule for nominating presidential and vice presidential candidates. Southerners feared loss of sectional influence, while others hailed a simpler majority system and a new plan for apportioning delegates. Governor Olin D. Johnston of South Carolina protested the change, while Josephus Daniels of North Carolina supported it.
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Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Mexico
National Committee
Democrats Consider Abolishing Two Thirds Rule For Convention
In a report to be submitted to the 1940 convention the rules committee favored replacing the two thirds requirement with a majority for selecting delegates. Senator Bennett Champ Clark cited past fights and claimed the party has become a national force, not a sectional one, amid decades of debate and prior near defeats.
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Gates
Dixie
Bennett Champ Clark
Missouri
Woodrow Wilson
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Clark
Chicago
Democratic Party
Smi
Martin van Buren
Smith May Stay Silent Smith May Stay Silent
Alfred E. Smith continues to avoid public comment on his political plans. Close associates say he will not campaign for Alf Landon and would act as an independent Democrat only if persuaded by events to oppose the New Deal. His stance highlights a potential split from Roosevelt era policy and Lehman’s NY term prospects.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
London
John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Smith
Idca
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Lehman
Kiwanis Camp Near Vinemont Enjoyed By 27 Boys
Twenty seven youngsters at the Kiwanis camp near Vinemont are reported having a fine time. Carlton Kelly director says the cooperation is splendid. They plan to return Saturday afternoon and a second group will depart Monday. Meet at Central Church at seven. Names listed include Rex Rankin Richard Yaney Robert Petty Eugene Wright Norman Lehman George Scarborough Hubert Betterton Bill Stone Earl Jones Carl Arntz Jr Charles Abbott Buddy Argend Billy Ransom Roy Baker Theo Putman Arthur Jones Jr George Hamner James Weaver Sam Jones Albert Weaver G W Sellers Chester Lemley Ray Love Bill Nelson Frank Nelson Harry Pearce Arnold Doss.
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Kiwanis
Vinemont
Carlton Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Geo. Scarborough
Hubert Betterton
Bill Stone
Earl Jones
Carl Arntz
Charles Abbott
Buddy Argend
Billy Ransom
Roy Baker
Theo Putman
Arthur Jones, Jr
George Hamner
James Weaver
Sam Jones
Albert Weaver
G. W. Sellers
Chester Lemley
Ray Love
Bill Nelson
Frank Nelson
Harry Pearce
Arnold Doss
Estate of Mrs Fannie E Cagle filed for administration
Probate Court grants letters of administration to Chas H Eyster on June 25 1936 Morgan County. All claimants must present claims within the legal period or be barred. Educed to enter public life. Philadelphia discussion quotes Governor Lehman backing FDR policies while noting Smith and other democrats urge Roosevelt’s ouster.
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Fannie E. Cagle
B. L. Malone
Morgan County
Chas. H. Eyster
Rural Letter Unit Feted In Moulton Alabama
Lawrence county Rural Letter Carriers Association hosted a fish fry at Visitor's Park Wheeler Dam for members families postmasters and friends. Event featured quartet singing readings and talks by postmasters with officers elected Leonard Terry H P Smith and Robert Berryman chosen for annual roles. Next gathering planned at Mt Home Springs with eighth congressional district carriers attending.
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Moulton
Ala
Lawrence County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Visitor’s Park
Wheeler Dam
Town Creek
Lawrence County
Robert Berryman
Barbara Weatherwax
Courtland Road
Eighth Congressional District
Welford Extends Lead Over Langer in North Dakota Nomination
Fargo dispatch reports Governor Walter Welford widened his lead over former Governor William Langer in the Republican nomination race after returns from 583 of 2,242 precincts in yesterday's elections show Welford with 33,928 votes to Langer's 22,810. Regular Democrats also increased margins over Progressive opponents.
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Fargo
N. D
Walter Welford
William Langer
Republican Derritorie
North Dakota
Wellfer
Langer
Convict Executed in Electric Chair at State Penitentiary
Robert Ashley an 18 year old ex convict died in the electric chair at the state penitentiary today for the murder of prison guard Joe Byrd last March.
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Columbia
8. C
Robert Ashley
State Penitentiary
Joe Byrd
Cardui Advice from Mothers Helps Ailing Daughters
Many women trust Cardus on mothers’ advice who were helped by it. Mrs F C Allen of Smithdale Mississippi reports severe cramps nausea and faint spells. Her mother who used Cardui advised her to try it and she found relief, yet cautions to consult a physician before use.
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Cardus
F. C. Allen
Smithdale
Miss
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