Landon Victory Ends GOP Convention Rumors and Hails Campaign Start
Republican delegates nominated Landon amid a tense floor drama as Knox and Vandennenberg drew near to a draft. The vote became unanimous after leaders urged support. Henry Allen of Kansas delivered greetings from London as the convention adjourned at 1 14 pm EST paving the way for renewed campaign efforts.
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Close Hold Loans Hoover Is Pleased
The federal government ends new HOLC home loan refinancing efforts after decades of support. HOLC will liquidate existing loans over 14 years with mortgages backed by 80 percent of appraised values. Average loan amount around $3,020 with monthly payments about $24. Aimed at easing distressed homeowners but shows the program winding down nationwide.
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Chicago Market Sees $2 Drop From Last Week’s Top
Chicago June 12 The wholesale market for white potatoes fell further as new crop arrivals soften the surge from a nine year peak. Prices dropped about $2 from last week's top, with best quality runts selling at 2.75 to 4.75 a hundredweight. Old stock and North Dakota stock also weakened. Beaumont Publisher James Lytton Mapesen Dies at 56 from heart attack in Beaumont Texas. He led the Beaumont Enterprise and Journal for nearly a decade and previously served as president of the Southern Newspaper Publishers association. Hoover endorses London platform for presidential campaign praising its sound currency stance. The platform’s fight for the gold standard was approved by the former president, who offered minor suggestions later.
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Hamilton Heads National Committee of the G.O.P.
Governor Landon allies solidified control as John Hamilton Landon campaign manager was unanimously elected chairman of the national committee in Cleveland on June 31 449.
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League Meeting Called by Geneva for June 26
Geneva reports the League of Nations council will convene June 26 to vote on four questions. The agenda includes Ethiopia conquest, a treaty guaranteeing territorial respect among Germany France Belgium with Britain and Italy, Armenian settlement in Syria, and an experts’ report on slavery in Ethiopia.
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Landon faces brief Kansas press session after nomination
Kansas Governor Alf Landon, weary from the Republican nomination, holds a ten minute press conference in Topeka. He plans campaign strategy after a Cleveland party committee meeting and expects to work through the weekend. Hoover extends congratulations.
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Cleveland Convention Bends Toward Harmony Behind Landon
The Cleveland convention reveals a rare display of unity under Landon of Kansas after a year of factional strife within the Republican party. Critics had warned of disintegration and rival candidate ultimatums, yet the gathering produced nearly unanimous support and a platform adopted without opposition, signaling a restored outward cohesion despite internal differences.
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Lawrence cheers as Landon nominates heart of praise
Lawrence lauds Governor Alf Landon after his nomination drawing cheers from a crowd of more than 20 000 at his residence. Drum corps and police help move celebrations from Topeka to Lawrence with horns whistles and loud music filling the night.
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Summer union ice. Lawrence Alliance opens Sunday
Sunday evening June 14 the Law rence Ministerial Alliance opens its summer union services in South Park with Rev A J Miller of First Evangelical Church as preacher. Theme centers on Great Moments in the History of Religion. Rev T S Astman will preside. Public invited. A farmer near Kickapoo reports a 30 to 40 bushel per acre wheat yield estimate.
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Peggy Anne Starts for Home Today With Grandfather
Peggy Anne Landon daughter of the Republican nominee leaves Cleveland for Topeka with three velvet elephants in her arms. She travels at 12:40 pm EST accompanied by grandfather John Landon as crowds cheer. The trip aims for a family summer in Colorado and a return to her father after the nomination.
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Woodrings Visit Lawrence During Westward Trip
Assistant Secretary of War Harry Woodring and Mrs Woodring stopped in Lawrence for lunch en route to Neodesha. They praised the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art and discussed plans to settle in northeastern Kansas. Woodring and Mrs Woodring plan to return to Washington Sunday after a month of vacation.
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Landon Wires a Welcome to Knox in Telegram Tie In
Governor Landon telegrams Col Knox greeting eighth, praising Roosevelt era unity and larger Americanism after Bull Moose split. Knox Kansas Day speaker in January 192?. stock index shows 62.5 to 65.1. Includes weed notice and local ads.
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Potato Tour Continues With Farm Inspections Across Counties
More than 60 farmers and businessmen joined a multi county potato tour. Stops in Shawnee county and at the state experiment potato farm near Newman followed a day of demonstrations on potato cultivation and moisture impacts. Leaders included Dr. L E Melchers and Ed Leker with a Lawrence Chamber delegation and representatives from railroads and the Kansas City Star.
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BRIGHT FUTURE GUARENTEES COLORADO GOP UNITY
Cleveland June 12 delegations praised the history making convention in Colorado praising Landson and the platform as a strong basis for November success. Denver officials voiced support while some opposed the agricultural plank as too aligned with farm program. A later report notes Kansas attorney general Renworth seeking death penalty for a convict in a prison stabbing.
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Temperance Union to Launch Education Fight at Tulsa
The Christian Temperance Union met in Tulsa Oklahoma on June 12 to unite its leaders for a national convention and begin a campaign focused on education to curb beverage alcohol use.
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Weather forecast and local ads in Kansas city paper
Generally fair tonight and Saturday with rising temperatures. Morning weather notes, road conditions: dirt roads good in Douglas County. Temperature readings from 7 p.m. yesterday to noon today show yesterday's max and today’s min. Local classified items include a New Ford V-8, Hamilton's Ady, Elliott's Produce with phone number, Diploma Framing by Keeler's, and Hanna for Frigidaire with phone number.
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