Third Parties Turn Eyes To 1932 Presidency Race
Washington AP reports in the 1932 White House contest that four third parties loom large, led by Norman Thomas of the Socialist party. Upshaw heads the Prohibition party, Jacob S. Coxey leads the Farmer Labor party, and William Z. Foster runs for the Communist party. Each pushes distinct platforms from relief funding to public ownership and electoral rights.
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Washington
White House
Socialist Party
Norman Thomas
Thomas
Smith
Hoover
Marion
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Daily Star
Princeton
Henry van Dyke
Brick Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue
East Harlem
Russia
William D. Upshaw
Georgia
Prohibtion Party
Upshaw
Jacob S. Coxey
Farmer-Labor Party
Coxey
Massillon
William Z. Foster
Communist Party
Jacob 8. Coxey
Prohibition Party
Fork Tidbit Too Much For Sword Swallower
Melbourne AP reports Fred Lowe an Australian sword swallower swallowed a fork during a dangerous act, then retired after recovery surgery. He blamed lack of practice for the accident and said a gulp pushed the fork beyond reach while it was down his throat.
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Melbourne
Fred Lowe
Liberty
Hollywood romance in pictures Clara Bow and Gilbert Roland
The piece recalls Clara Bow and Gilbert Roland’s early careers and romance in silent film era. It notes Bow’s rise, Roland’s start as an extra, their pairing in The Plastic Age and later Call Her Savage, and Roland’s Mexican born background and early acting path.
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Hollywood
Clara Bow
Gilbert Roland
Clara
Roland
Rex Bell
Gilbert Avers
Savage
Roland's yo-yo career stars in Call Her Savage
Roland, once in Spanish films and other smaller roles, recalls varied luck in talkies. He spent five months in Europe, then Hawaii, then Mexico City, noting Hollywood forgets actors unless they are nearby. He seeks enough money to retire in the south of France and travel.
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Roland
Luis Alonso
Chihuahua
Mexico
el Pass Texas
Rudolph Valentino
Ramon Navarro
Valentino
Norma Talmadge
Europe
Hollywood
Honolulu
Mexico City
France
Illinois Football Roster Boasts Two Veteran Players
This year's Illinois football squad features only two players with more than one varsity season, Captain Gil Berry and Pete Yanuskus, highlighting a young team lineup and limited veteran experience.
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University of Illinois
Gil Berry
Pete Yanuskus
Congressional battles loom as 1930s voters head to polls
Byron Price notes that ahead of November elections both Congress and the presidency tightens the race. Democrats hold favorable Senate seats but Republicans press hard in many key states. Moses Watson Smoot lead aggressive campaigns as party leaders push for majorities.
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Senate
Alabama
Louisiana
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Missouri
Maryland
Arizona
Ohio
Kansas
New York
Connecticut
Colorado
Wisconsin
Iowa
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Tlinois
Washington
New Hampshire
South Dakota
North Dakota
New Jersey
Nevada
California
Utah
Oregon
Idaho
Indiana
G.O.P
Moses, Watson
Smoot
Raskob’s Rise and Retirement From Democratic Leadership
Washington column recalls John J. Raskob as a pivotal yet divisive figure in the Democratic Party. The piece notes his financing role, strained relations with western and southern Democrats, Catholic background, Wall Street ties, and eventual retirement as Roosevelt ascended. It suggests the Raskobs will shift to contributor roles rather than managers.
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Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Washington
National Party
John J Raskob
Raskob
Raskobs
Democratic
Traskob
Trust Company
Raskeh
Haskob
Shane
Smith
Jouett Shouse
Charlie Michaelson
Wall Street
Tie
Fhether Reskob
al Smith
Owen D. Young
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith-Raskodb
Roosevelt
Rarkohs
Local residents and visitors noted in weekend captions
A series of brief society items lists Mrs Hoover sewing for a needy cause, plus numerous weekend visits and travels. Names include Mrs Jere Segrest returning from Columbia, Miss Carolyn Stapleton in Dothan, Miss Elizabeth Dinkins in Montgomery, Williard Weatherly in Cedar Town, Lula McCormick in Malvern, Walter McArthur in Rome, Richard Jeffries in Dothan, and Eleanor Clarke in Marianna. Also mentions Mrs Leon Segrest with children Billy and Jamice visiting Coffee Springs, and funeral attendance for Mrs Sally Gilbert in Bonifey.
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Robert Morgan
Janet Morgan
Jessie Watson
Dothan
Carolyn Stapleton
Elizabeth Dinkins
Montgomery
Williard Weatherly
Cedar Town
Lula McCormick
Malvern
Walter McArthur
Rome
Richard Jeffries
Mary McArthur
Eleanor Clarke
Marianna
Fla
Leon Segrest
Billy and
Jamice
Coffee Springs
J. H. Owens
Panama City
Fila
A. L. Casey
Republican group mobilizes reinforcements for key precincts
The Republicans prepare for intensified efforts as they target debatable precincts. The organization notes rising ferocity and signals forthcoming campaigns to sway voters in historic strongholds.
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Republican Organization
Bitter Campaign Ahead for House Election
The full House of Representatives faces 435 seats up for election. Democrats hold a majority and tout gains in Maine where two seats moved from Republican to Democrat. Republicans refuse to concede and warn of a highly competitive congressional campaign.
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Maine
Missionary Society Meeting and Card Club Notes
Slocomb The Woman's Missionary Society met at the church Monday afternoon with President Mrs A L Martin presiding. Miss Lucille Lewis hosted her card club Tuesday afternoon. Fall flowers decorated the living room where the tables were placed. Miss Carolyn Stapleton won top score prize. A
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Woman’s Missionary Society
A.L. Martin
Lucille Lewis
Carolyn Stapleton
Cardea Remedy Promises Relief From Nervous Ailments
A Beaumont Texas resident Mia Nick Ben ranco writes of relief after using Cardy or Cardal. She suffered nervous pain and poor appetite but reports the remedy stopped pain, built up strength, and that seven bottles were used. The note claims Cardal is sold at drag stores.
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Mia
Nick Benranco
Beaumont
Texas
Dettaea
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