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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1932
Page
4
Chicago June 2 A roiling protest erupted at the Democratic National Convention as Senate Anne Burkett of Kentucky challenged the pro prohibition plank. Delegates shouted and a drys rally clashed with the wet faction, one of the era’s raw demonstrations capturing the partisan tension.
An unclear report lists many states and names with Walsh and Bhauan in a contested delegation. Mentions New York and other party members, plus a fight investigation near Buffalo where Patrick Sutit, a shepherd, was wounded.
In Chicago Juba 87 percent reports former Treasury secretary William G McAdoo told the Democratic subcommittee hearings could not be started yet. Edward A O Neal of the American Farm Bureau and Karl C Smith of the American Farm Bureau Federation waited to speak urging attention to agriculture. Louis J Taber of the National Grange urged a broad plank to give farmers marketing equality and relief from economic distress.
The report covers the Democratic convention with talk of presidential contenders Alf. Smith and Roosevelt, protests over parade banners, and a tense scene as staff and officials move through the hall. Delegates from states including New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Illinois are noted amid crowd friction and chatter about more nominations.
Chicago June 27 Democratic leaders debated whether to abandon the two-thirds rule for presidential and vice presidential nominations. Roosevelt supporters urged changes to allow a majority win, while rivals warned such moves could hurt Roosevelt in the election. Foremost figures James Farley and William H. Kaier led the rostrum, with opposition from North Carolina and Alabama delegations.
Roosevelt supporters push for a simple majority on the seventh ballot to nominate, seeking to end the two thirds rule. Delegates at the convention debate repeal and modification of the Volstead Act as roosevelt allied forces press for compromise while rival factions resist changes.
Democratic forces aligned with Roosevelt clash over majority rule for nomination and platform framing at the national convention. Delegates report tense negotiations, with commentators noting potential deadlock and strategic moves to delay platform action until after the presidential nomination.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Roosevelt’s last word on halting the two thirds rule abrogation process. He would accept whatever the convention decides and planned no comment on the rule committee action. If deadlocked after six ballots he would order a cease fire following discussions with James A. Farrell and Chicago aides.
Delegates gathered at noon central daylight time in Vane Hall for the Republican convention. John J. Reskob opened proceedings with a gavel, Evangelius Booth gave the prayer, and Senator Ruben W. Barkley of Kentucky delivered the keynote. Committees, including a platform group drafting a repeal of prohibition, tariff reductions, and stricter anti trust laws, began work immediately. Separately, a Ware Massachusetts inventor unveiled a muffler for airplanes that removes most engine noise.
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