Landon Nominated as Republican Hope For 1936 Presidency
The Republicans chose Gov. Landon as their standard bearer, citing his fiscal prudence in Kansas and a forward looking platform. Advocates say he embodies Roosevelt era reform, pledging budget discipline, relief reform, tariff flexibility, and a return to common sense.
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Usiny
London
Kansas
Gov
Landon
William Alllen White
Theodore Roosevelt
Jefferson
Jackson
Americanism critique and the Black Legion’s lesson
The piece argues schooling fails to teach true Americanism, citing the Black Legion as evidence. It urges schools to emphasize democratic values and contrast Washington Jefferson Lincoln with Stalin and Hitler, warning that lack of serious civic education fuels extremist groups. The author questions current fear of revolutionary ideas and ends with a call for clearer civic instruction and accountability.
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Black Legion
Addiepaies
Stalin
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Hitler
Contempt cases slow in Senate over Townsend drive
Washington Daybook notes congressional contempt actions against Dr Francis Townsend lag as courts handle the Townsend case and similar probes. Analysts cite past delays from McCracken and Sinclair as precedent, with Townsend potentially awaiting fall term and election-time timing. Senator Black hints at possible campaign summaries from lobby questions.
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Washington — House
Francis E. ‘Townsend
Congress
Townsend
William P. McCracken
Aeronautigs
California
Senate Lobby Committee
Liberty League
Senator Black
Alabama
AVIATORS NEUROSIS AND THE PILOT'S INNER CONFLICT
Dr Iago Galdston discusses a form of psychoneurosis in aviators induced by career pressures. Despite fitness screening and regular exams, many pilots develop functional disturbances from psychological strain as experience grows. The study notes life events such as marriage and children heighten anxiety, suggesting social solutions exceed medical fixes.
Last World War Widow Pension Beckons Final Claim
A Des Moines Register column notes the last widow of a World War veteran will receive the final pension check for that war, while the last surviving widow of a War of 1812 veteran has died. It contemplates pension timelines to 2041 and beyond, with reflections on service and civic duty.
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United States
Des Moines Register
Saline County Wheat Crop Seen Very Good Despite Drought
Marshall Mo June 12 AP Saline County wheat growers anticipate an excellent harvest despite drought. W G Reamiller says yield should be high, especially in bottom lands, with reports of four berries per mesh indicating unusually full grain after several poor years.
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Marshall
Saline County
Landon pushes bold platform shift at GOP convention
Gov Landon signals personal override of platform by endorsing a constitutional amendment for wage laws, a gold standard return, and anti-politics government job removals. He notes tension with Sen Borah and reads a telegram nominating him, urging currency tied to gold without harming the economy.
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Landon Velesram
Landon
Hamilton
New Deal
Kansas
Leaders Choose Nominees and Delegates' Make Whoopee
Byron Price notes national conventions are rituals where delegates travel and party but real decisions come from leaders and preselected platforms. He critiques the spectacle, praising the predictability and the newspaper ease of covering conventions, while questioning the purpose and drama of the process.
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Byron Price
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Hoyle
Landon’s platform notes push for merit based civil service
Wendell L. Landon seeks to remove politics from federal jobs by including positions from junior assistants onward in the merit system and calls for abolition of patronage in the post office department. He faces eastern opposition over constitutional amendment and gold standard mentions while addressing party unity.
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Post Office Department
Resolutions Committee
Roosevelt
London
Borah
Landon Ig
Nored
Hoover Greets Landon Victory Telegram
Topeka June 12 AP Herbert Hoover former president sends telegram to new Republican nominee Alf Landon. Hoover expresses heartiest congratulations and prays for divine help as Landon faces a great task for the American people. Message sent from New York City.
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Topeka
Kas
al £ Landon
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
New York City
Political Debate Over London Declarations Merit System
The article notes sharp division over a merit system proposal. Some officials warn of political risk and possible misuse by the in power administration. Others defend the plan, with multiple politicos expressing pride in the London declarations.
Nazi Police Don Iron Hats for Air Drill
Berlin AP reports steel helmets will be standard equipment for German police. Officers must wear the iron hats during air protection drills as part of routine training and presentation.
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Berlin
Warmer Temperatures Forecast For Missouri
Unusually cool weather gave Missourians a breathing spell before hot days, with yesterday's state high near 72 at St Joseph and other towns 2 to 4 degrees cooler. Lows near 60 tonight, warming expected tonight in the northwest and far east and statewide tomorrow as conditions stay generally fair.
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ST. Louis
Weather Bureau
Montana
Dakotas
Borah Opposes Landon On Solo Plan In Washington
June 12 UP Gov. Al Landon’s gold standard platform prompts sharp questions from Sen. William Borah arriving from contentious platform talks. Borah signals no immediate statement, weighing three options: accept the changes, bolt the party, or pursue a middle course amid party tensions.
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Washington
al Landon
William E. Borah
Landon
Borah
Cleveland
Louise Boral
Suits Against Actor Barrymore Dismissed
Los Angeles reports two of John Barrymore's lawsuits totaling 69000 were dismissed as he rests in Santa Barbara General Hospital. A 350000 slander suit by E D Camomile was dismissed for irregular filing and a 19000 claim by Henry Hotchener was held invalid.
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Los Angeles
John Barrymore
Santa Barbara
Barrymore
E. D. Camomile
Sai
Henry Hotchen
Hotchener
Warner Brothers Pictures Corp
Rice tops China buying from Nanking import data
The report notes China, though the homeland of rice, spends more on rice imports than any other item. France Indo China and Japan are listed as the main suppliers.
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China
Japan
Peggy Anne Landson Celebrates Father Nomination With Hamburger
Peggy Anne Landon praised her father’s nomination at the convention then celebrated by eating a hamburger. The 18,000 in attendance saw her shyly in a back corner box as campaign manager John Hamilton began the nomination speech. She later told supporters she was happy and proud, linking her joy to her family and to a simple meal.
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Cleveland
Peggy Anne Landon
Peggy Ann
John Landon
John Hamilton
Landon
Idaho
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