Split and win tactics shake party lines in Philadelphia
The piece discusses both major parties facing splits as activists and leaders push toward victory. It notes Willkie’s appeal among some Republicans and Roosevelt’s continued influence over Democrats, signaling potential defections and a fragmented November vote. It mentions figures such as George White and James Reed as examples of party rifts.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Atelphia
Willkie
Philadelphia
Roosa
Tors Burke
Cotton
George White
Douglas
John Hanes
James Reed
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Summer Theater Page Drama Ends With Cameo Truth
Johnny confronts Andre Masters over a stolen cameo tied to a theater contract Molly sought. Jean reveals the cameo belongs to her, Molly admits her misdeed, and Johnny realizes his true feelings for Jean. They resolve to move forward together as the scene closes on a moonlit stage.
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Johnny
Acatchen
Anatily
Molly
Teat
N& the Ennico
Andre Masters
Jean Reynolds
Jean
Masters
Cottage Street
Meltons
Sue
Miss Travers
Cape
Carter Earl
Reynolds
Miss
Andre
Denznis
Babbitt
Carter ‘Earl
Peax
Bessie Carstairs
Flynn hailed as coming man of national Democratic politics
The New Dealers praised Edward J Flynn as a rising force in Democratic politics and a capable, educated American with broad reading, sharp humor, and solid golf. Observers note Flynn and Farley appear as two national chairmen, indicating a split campaign dynamic, while Willkie is dismissed as futile.
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Edward J.) Flynn
National Democratic Committee
Farley
Flynn
Johnny Demn
Willkie
Tommy Gop
Duke of Windsor
Wallace
Hempstead Ballot for County Roles and Statewide Offices
A Hempstead ballot list outlines candidates for County boxes and state offices. Notable names include W. G. Riddick, T. H. Barton, Mrs. E. W. Frost, J. Rossner Venable, Carl E. Bailey, Homer Adkins, Prank Witte, Lucien E. Coleman, John M. Bransford, Harvey Bailey, P. Smith, C. G. Hall, William N. Wilkes, Emerson, Bruce Bennett, J. Oscar Humphrey, Earl Page, Jack Holt, Melbourne M. Martin, and Justices Holt Futrell Donham. Also state lands, auditors, treasurer, attorney general, and land commissioner candidates are listed. The exact county boxes and selectivity for positions remain noted but unsettled.
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W. G. Riddick
T. H. Barton
Democratic National
W. Frost
J. Rosser Venable
Carl E. Bailey Homer Adkins Prank Witte
Lucien E. Coleman John M. Bransford Harvey
Thorn Bce
Bailey Hall P, Smith
C. G
Crip" Hall
William N. Wilkes
Tl. A
Dick) Emerson Bruce Bennett
J. Oscar Humphrey
Earl Page
Jack Holt Melbourne M. Martin
Supreme Court
J. 8. Holt
J. M. Futrell
W. R. Donham
W. O. Clark
Lester Booker
Cudahy Returns to Report on London Mission
John Cudahy United States Ambassador to Belgium, noted for urging aid to Nazi occupied nations, left Lisbon by plane Saturday to report to President Roosevelt in the United States on his London mission and its reception.
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London
John Cudahy
U. S
Belgium
United States
Lisbon
Roosevelt
El Dorado politico heals rift over governor support
Mrs Bodishamer and Mrs Bodenhamer, once at odds with W. Caraway, have patched political differences. Bodenhamer plans to issue a statement Sunday endorsing Homer Adkins for governor. She previously sought El Dorado postmaster but was blocked by Caraway, now claiming no real quarrel with him.
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Bodishamer
EL Dorado
Oniora
Benatoy
Hatlie W. Caraway
C. L. Bodenhamer
Bodenhamer
Senpater Caraway
Reform Governor Jones and the Louisiana reset agenda
Sam Houston Jones, the reform governor of Louisiana, outlines a hard four year program to overturn dictatorship era abuses. He details steps against patronage, public records secrecy, election law abuses, and civil service reform, plus a sweeping reorganization to 20 agencies and new finance controls to curb waste and shift taxes to larger earners.
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Arkansas National Guard
Nevada County
Sam
Houston Jones
Louisiana
Jones
Gulf
King
Po Nce
Batt
Civil Service Commission
Basia
Charles E. Dunbar
National Civil Service Association
Huey-Long
Statu Ia
Department of Finance
Finance Department
Treasury
Flooded City Evacuation Ordered for Crowley
Coast guard said Red Cross would coordinate evacuation of Crowley a 10 000 population city hit by rain floods. Officials warn scale sanitary conditions food famine and bread and milk as the only available fod.
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Orleans
Cost Guard
Red Cros
Crowley
Turnabout in Blytheville Witnesses Hospitalized After Altercation
In Blytheville Mag Whistle clashed with a woman prompting a quick escalation. Whistle was hospitalized with a broken something after the incident. A humorous exchange between Jones and Smith about a stenographer and a misdialed lunch request adds local color.
State finances and debt woes cloud new administration
The piece argues the state’s financial condition is exaggeratedly sound despite bonded debt rising from nine million to over ten billion with floating debt of 211 million. Deficits have accumulated, funded by borrowing, largely driven by crime. The new administration plans to identify who mismanaged funds and what steps to take, amid public cheers for Londisan’s departure.
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Rowlig
Naw
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Oren Harris
M. W. Greeson
A. P. Steel
Dick Huie
L. F. Higgason
John L. Wilson
Fred A, Luck
Clarence E. Baker
J. P. Byers
Cecil Weaver
Arthur C. Anderson
J. KR. Brown
Frank J. Hill
James I. Bowden
Gladine B. Morris J. Newt
Charles F. Reynerson
Dewey Hendrix
Talbot Feild, Jr
Hugh D. Clark
Cudahy
England
Royce Weisenberger
J. C. Bearden
J. Hy
Weaver
Deltoan
Pink W. Taylor
A. C. Montse
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Salina
R. F. Caldwell
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J. W. Russell
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Whistle
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McGaskill
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