Political Ballots and Norway War News March April 1940
In Pennsylvania, party totals show Roosevelt with 145 write-in votes and Guffey leading in rural districts amid a split Republican fight for Senate nomination. Across Norway, German forces advance near Stein kjær while Oslo and Narvik fronts draw Allied and Norwegian troops. Stockholm reports possible naval action in the Skagerrak and ski warfare in Gudbrandsdal valleys as Sweden monitors neutrality. The British empire mobilizes 2,000,000 under arms as war widens.
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Former Detroit Mayor Indicted in Graft Scandal
April 24 report that Richard W. Reudig, former Detroit mayor, and 134 others were indicted by a county grand jury on graft and conspiracy in lotteries and rackets. Prosecutor Duncan C. McCrea and investigator Harry Colburn also charged, with many current and former police officers named among the defendants.
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Reading
Duncan C. McCrea
Harry Colburn
Wayne County
Homer Ferguson
Fred W. Frahm
John FP. McCarthy
Frank J. Dombecky
Arthur Ruskman
Dewey Addresses Denver Rally Amid Roosevelt Criticism
In Denver, 9000 to 10000 listeners fill the auditorium as New York District Attorney and Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey denounce the Roosevelt administration. He accuses the New Deal of fostering economic stagnation and defeatism and questions the authenticity of its leaders. He cites WPA remarks by Harry Hopkins to argue progress remains despite hardships.
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Thomas BE. Dewey
New York
Harry Hopkins
WPA
Senate naval panel nears action on 11 percent expansion bill
Sen Pittman armored backing cited as Senate naval committee eyes approval next week. House already passed a $655,000,000 authorization for carriers cruisers submarines and auxiliaries over 240000 tons. Burl D Vai signals support despite spending objections. Walsh predicts approval with minor changes and no 25 percent uplift from the Navy.
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Bull fight ban clashes with Texans in Missouri
In St Louis, McLarney and Latla vow to halt any bull fight in Missouri and threaten arrests. The doctor warns of court injunction if Humane Society stirs trouble. Latla bets buffalo killing with bow and arrow would outpace a rifle, and jokes about cow fights versus a Texas law.
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Texas
Oliver Named Baby After Enumerating Visit
In a swift household scene, Enumerator Oliver supplied boiling water and clean linen, enabling Mr. and Mrs. Mecklin to welcome a baby boy. The father, delighted, asked for the enumerator’s name. Oliver. The couple agreed to name the infant Oliver.
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Philadelphia and Luzerne districts nominate party candidates
Veterans Philadelphia district nominates Francis R. Smith a former University of Pennsylvania basketball star. William M. Leader leads a hosiery union slate. In the 7th district Hugh D. Scott Jr. is named to replace retiring Rep Geo Darrow with Gilbert Cassidy as Democrat. In Luzerne Turpin makes a comeback attempt, trailing J Henry Pool. in 18th Dan Gildea is nominated. Other retiring incumbents include Matthew A Dunn and Robert G Allex.
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Francis R. Smith
University of Pennsylvania
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Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Geo. Darrow
Gilbert Cassidy
Luzerne
C. Murray Turpin
Turpin
J. Henry Pool
James H. Gildea
Coaldale
Darrow
Matthew A., Dunn
Pittsburgh
Robert G. Allex
Greensburg
Torrance claims Republican victory in Pennsylvania primary
State Chairman James F. Torrance announced Republicans won the first battle of the presidential campaign in Pennsylvania. He predicted the party would elect its slate of state candidates in November by a plurality of more than a half-million votes, citing available returns showing more Republicans than Democrats voting in yesterday's primary.
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James F. Torrance
Pennsylvania
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