Willkie Career Sketch Draws on New Deal Opposition
A long profile outlines Wendell L Willkie as a utilities executive, lawyer, and Indiana native who rose to presidential nomination while opposing the New Deal. It details his early life in Elwood, his World War I service, education, law practice, and leadership of Commonwealth and Southern, plus his stance on government regulation and business.
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Final Ballot Roll Call Shows Willkie Leading Across States
The current ballot tally lists Taft Wilkie and Hoover across many states with Willkie surging after Virginia and Pennsylvania votes. The roll culminates in 008 for Willkie, as states realigned to him and more ballots were tallied.
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Amendment of Labor Act Fifteen Sparks Bitter Party Clash
Philadelphia June 27 A Republican platform calls for amendment of the Wagner Act amid a long running AFL-CIO dispute. Drafters, after a tense vote, aligned with leader John L Laws against changes seen as aiding employers. A volunteer lawyer for court martialed ABP privates is noted amid background on American figures and cross Atlantic ties.
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Willkie Clinches Nomination On Sixth Ballot At Raucous Convention
The sixth ballot delivers Willkie a clear lead as Pennsylvania swings support and Bricker moves to unanimity. Dewey and Taft trails shift share, with Willkie's surge triggering frenzied gallery cheers and calls for unity as leaders pledge support for the presumptive nominee.
Nominee Receives Testimonial Amid Ballot Splash
Reported in Philadelphia since Tuesday, Hoover had interest in the nomination as Willkie leads a fractured ballot. Delegations from Alabama, Arizona, California and Connecticut shift votes, with Dewey, Taft, and James among contenders. A chaotic roll call ends with scattered cheers and backing for various candidates as party leaders try to seat delegates.
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PROGRAM TODAY Philadelphia National Republican Convention agenda
Philadelphia report outlines the Friday June 18 program at the Republican National Convention with opening remarks prayer nominations for vice president and presidential nominations review of the national committee and adjournment. Hanover Berlin bombed by British planes. casualties reported and confirmed by German news.
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Willkie Celebrated After Nomination At Philadelphia Headquarters
The Willkie campaign unfolds in Philadelphia at a packed hotel complex where crowds surged and police helped maintain order. Willkie, surrounded by aides and taft supporters in the background, accepted the nomination with a restrained, staged victory mood as telegrams of congratulations arrived from Dewey Taft and Hoover.
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Willkie on Defense Budget and National Unity
The essayistic address by Wendell Willkie argues for a united national front against Hitler, warns of economic discord sown by government, and calls for a transparent modern budget system. He urges deploying industrial capacity to defense, reducing waste, and balancing the federal budget while detailing past overspending and the need for clear, accountable budgeting.
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Platform protects the Western states platform debates
Philadelphia June 37. Tawrence Phipps Jr. of Danvers a Republican War Committee member said Western interests were protected in drafting the G O P platform. He claimed throughout every matter that arose the interests of western states were protested.
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