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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
7
President Roosevelt speaks from Houston on June 11 urging Americans to uphold pioneer virtues without seeking expansion, praising Sam Houston’s legacy and calling for freedom and truth. Crowds along parade routes cheer as he moves toward San Antonio to lay a wreath in tribute.
A fragmented report describes Gov. Landon pushing planks into the party platform. The debate centers on league of nations opposition, relief plans, and farmer payments. Sources note midafternoon committee room tension and factional influence shaping the draft.
Congressman Joy Ayers of the Second Montana district arrived by air today from Washington. He will go by auto to Lewistown, then to Great Falls, to open the state headquarters and launch his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor immediately.
Helena High graduated seniors perform under Emmet W Anderson directing the school orchestra and chorus. The ceremony included invocation by Reverend Harvey T Baty, selections like War March of the Priests, Sweet Mystery of Life, Morning and Sylvia. Diplomas were awarded by L Hazard with Milton Brown accompanying.
West Point New York June 37 API Three Montana men will be graduated. Tann 12 from the United States military academy. They are Mohnes Jr Micco Willem B Sullivan Butte Lanad f Burke Helena Motes was appointed to the U FOMENGy ieanems fy Henresen tithe John M Tuas after he prad uated from Missouri high anhual Ne wil we commlantoned in the in- AANA and detached to the aft carpe Representthve John BM. vans veo appointed Rullian to West Mount Sullivan is a graduate of the hery Gentil high schvee In Bulteans also attended Carroll college in elena he will receive le commission in tin Infantry An apneliee of Senator TT Wale Burke entered the tS of Hary academy after he had grad uated from relent high school Iie wi bs comuparuwed in the tr anuitrw std detailed in the Air corps LICENSED TN BUCKANE Spokane Wash June 11 Ar A marriage license was laued here today to Vernald A Kuborn 24 of NHéscula Movil and Maybert Ayn Brain 20 of Fllensbirg Wash.
Peggy Ann Landon, 19, Kansas sophomore, met reporters after the Republican convention nominated her father. She avoided probing questions by steering to politics and said she came to Cleveland for the fun of it. She wore a gray tweed suit, red blouse, and gray hat.
Cleveland June 11 The name of Gov Al Landon of Kansas was offered to the Republican National convention as the one man who can rally the rank and file of America to victory in November. James D. M. from Kansas nominated Landon, praising his work ethic and independence, and pledging that he would restore confidence in government by aligning with American traditions and party strength.
Hamilton praised Governor Landon for promised economy and cooperation with the legislature. He cited merit-based appointments and a constitutional upholding stance, asserting a fair price for farmers and a stable monetary system. He stressed opposition to monopoly and a goal of a fair, competitive government.
At the convention a surge of support for Vandenberg sparked talk of a stampede while Governor Lanin delivered a telegram read by John D M Hamilton. London manager, as Hamilton nominated him. the platform faced shifts with two lines likely to diverge and a call for a sound currency plank tied to gold exchange.
A chaotic Minnesota rally scene unfolds as Hamilton acts, with a band and interrupted speech, while delegates slowly return to order. Corinne Alsop and Ruth Hanna McCormick Smith address the floor, followed by Vandenberg and Knox, each rallying support for Alfred Landon amid procedural roll calls and party unity appeals.
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