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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
7
A compilation of campaign impressions noting Democrats' edge in early voting and Republican resistance. The piece cites figures like Roosevelt and Hoover, references party factions, and mentions Catholic and Protestant dynamics, with analysis of potential presidential outcomes and pivotal party shifts.
Fragmentary report recalls a political dispute with references to Hoover era criticism. A few readable names and places hint at a legislative battle or public policy clash, but many details are garbled or missing from the OCR text.
Local Democrats in Greeley discuss the national liquor plank, with many favoring a straddle approach over a strict wet stance. Interviews reflect concern about prohibition enforcement, economic effects, and the desire for straightforward political messaging in Colorado.
A flood of presidential candidates emerged from delegations as sentiment centers on Speaker John N. Garner. Roosevelt headquarters in To matnuing silent but friends of Lathe the New York governor and veteran Texas legislator are booming Garner. Governor George White of Ohio ranks second. Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia third. Melvin O. Taylor of Chicago wins next. Any could add strength to Hooverveld toward the 770 votes for nomination.
Governor Walker, Colorado delegation head, denies announcements about a possible run for governor in the Centennial State. He signals uncertainty, cites pending court decisions and public affairs, and urges Governor Adams to enter the race.
Reporting from Chicago where a Democratic national convention adopted a straight repeal plank by a large margin. The roll call showed wide regional support with Alabama 21 Yeas 3 Nays and Mississippi 36 No, among others, while many states recorded strong votes for repeal. The chamber erupted as the result passed, with demonstrations flooding the galleries and floor.
The Tribune outlines the Democratic platform in brief form, noting it will publish the full text on Page BI. The item highlights the document’s anticipated release and the paper's intent to provide comprehensive coverage of party positions.
The Democratic convention erupts over repeal as Alfred B. Brirth and Governor Rita of Maryland lead calls to pledge repeal while Hall of Tennessee and others resist. Roosevelt faction mobilizes, debates on drastic federal economy and balanced budget. A raw display of conflicting loyalties ends without a clear platform shift.
Bly Neney reports wells sunk in the desert south west of here after a failed potash effort. The wells now spray water across several square miles, and a geological survey plan calls for up to 20 additional wells to create swamps and marshes for wildfowl refuge potential.
In Lausanne Switzerland on February 30, Germany rejected France’s plan to deposit 1.6 billion mark bonds with the World Bank as part of the reparations talks. Foreign Minister Von Neurath informed Prime Minister MacDonald of Britain of Berlin’s negative reply after cabinet consultations. The French proposal would place most of the funds in a general European reconstruction fund, with a safeguard clause tying Germany to reparations if the United States does not reduce debts owed to the world. Ramsay MacDonald urged acceptance, reminding Germany of past generosity.
Seven people die and five are injured in a head-on crash between two electric cars on the Classmuath and Lake Erle railroad north of here. Two cars, one passenger and one heavy freight, collided at high speed. Fire and rescue crews freed victims as a body count rose. Names include Joseph Brosey and H. P. Smith official notes offer no cause.
The Teachers College band conducted by Le E Smith will play in Lincoln Park at 8 oclock. The program features marches overtures waltzes suites and selections from Katinka with soloists including trumpet trombone saxophone and baritone performances.
The attorney general's office disclosed charges that John M. Jones, a civil service commission waiter, offered civil service posts for payoff. Deputy Attorney General George A. Crowder said Jones allegedly sought 3300 from Hugh Winburn, brother of the late Robert E. Winburn, as part of the investigation continuing over a month.
The Thursday schedule lists a 7:00 p.m. lecture by Dr. George Rasquel on a survey of present day conditions. At 8:10 p.m. a faculty player performs In St John Ervine's Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary in the Little Theaters.
Missouri delegates authorized shifting support from James A. Reed to Franklin D. Roosevelt before the federal call tally. Delegation head Eugene Gundon of St Louis said Roosevelt would receive about 80 votes on the second ballot.
Al Smith declares he will be the party's nominee, asserting that not only will he stay in the race, but he is certain to secure the nomination despite clear doubts from the senatorial side.
Reuben Caw, 24, a coal miner from Lafayette, was electrocuted while drilling for coal. He pulled out the drill and stock, receiving a fatal electric shock. Survived by father Caw and brother Leonard. incident interrupted power in Greeley for two minutes. St Vrain water supply improved with tests and storage in reservoirs.
Chicago June 30 Roosevelt receives a massive ovation as his name is placed in nomination at the Democratic national convention in Chicago. The body votes to adopt a platform endorsing an immediate modification of the Eighteenth Amendment, with demonstrations and marches filling the arena as party leaders push for Roosevelt’s nomination and a vigorous pro prop of loan guarantees and bank deposits protections.
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