IFTH COLUMN PROBE IN TEXAS
Dies committee members travel to Austin Texas to begin henna hearings on Nazi fifth column activities set to impact national defense. Chairman Dies and Rep Dempsey lead a team en route with investigations planned in Chicago Detroit and Cleveland during the congressional recess.
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Washington
Dies
Austin
Tex
Robert Stripling
Texas
Dempsey
New Mexico
Stripling
Chicago
Mason
Republcan
Illinois
Detroit
Cleveland
Voorhis
California
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Churchill Move Will Gain Help From Allied Powers
The piece argues France’s armistice props up Nazi aims by supplying resources and troops while Britain faces increased danger. It notes potential French forces in Syria and North Africa, and discusses political risks for the French republic under Nazi occupation if Britain fights on. It covers U S party platform debates, and Louisiana Republicans predicting substantial November support.
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France
Syria
Africa
Near East
Mussolini
Germany
Britain
G O P Convention Opens With Willkie Leading Delegates
National Chairman John Hamilton opened the convention as Willkie surges among unpledged delegates. Prominent backers include Arthur Vandenberg Arthur James Frank Gannett Styles Bridges and Governor Harold Stassen. Hoover aides mingle as Hoover plans to speak Tuesday on foreign policy.
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John Hamilton
Dewey
Willkie
Taft
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Arthur James
Pennsylvania
Frank Gannett
New York
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carolina
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Resolutions Committee
New National Party Looming in Japan
Prince Fumimaro Konoye resigns as president of the privy council clearing the way for a new nationwide party that may unite existing factions with Konoye anticipated to lead. Dr Yoshimichi Hara succeeds him as privy council president. A separate note cites a modern flying fortress bomber with four 1,000 horsepower engines and exceptional performance.
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Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Privy Council
Prince Konoye
Yoshimichi Hara
Gadget minded visitors at the 1940 Republican convention
The Philadelphia convention opens with candidates’ camps handing out symbols from Dewey to Vandenberg while delegates collect buttons and even a Martha Taft gown is previewed. A security note shows Herbert K. Hyde finally enters a closed session and a bootblack shines Governor James’s shoes for a two bit tip.
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Philadelphia
Dewey
Willkie
Vandenberg
Herbert K. Hyde
Oklahoma City
Convention Resolutions Committee
Bootblack
Arthur H. James
Pennsylvania
Political Calendar AP overview of party conventions and primaries
The bulletin lists upcoming events: Republican national convention in Philadelphia on Monday. North Dakota primaries on Tuesday to pick senators representatives governor and other state officers. Indiana Democratic state convention Thursday to select 28 national delegates and nominate candidates for senator governor and other officers. Colorado Democratic convention selects 12 delegates. Minnesota Democratic convention selects 22 delegates.
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J. Emmett Seawell
California
Associated Press
North Dakota
United States
Indiana
Colorado
Minnesota
Law Bans Payroll Padding Ahead of Election
The Louisiana House enacted a bill barring payroll padding, subject to Governor Sam H. Jones' signature. The law makes it an offense to inflate state or subdivision payrolls by more than a reasonable amount within six months before a gubernatorial election.
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Baton Rouge
House
Sam H. Jones
Senate
Miners Trade Picks for Shears in Trinity River Mining
Miners along the Trinity River in Weaverville California swap picks and shovels for shears to harvest gold. They gather along streams and burn brush, wash ashes to extract fine flour gold after winter floods deposit rich deposits.
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Weavervillea
Calif
Trinity River
Rocka
Stimson's General Promotion Cited in War Secretary Nominee Note
An official cited records showing the Republican nominee for secretary of war was promoted to brigadier general in the reserve corps on June 16 1972. A race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway featured top finishers with placements eight four and six.
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Washington
Henry L. Stimson
Reserve Corpa
Indianapolis Motor Speed
Way
War Relief Fund drives strong nationwide collection
A national bulletin reports an average daily war relief contribution of 450000 dollars over the past period. communities redirect Fourth of July funds to Red Cross needs. in Cleveland archdiocese churches raise four thousand four hundred dollars under church leadership. a remark on wartime aid and a new electrical keyless car gas cap lock is noted.
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War Relief Fund
Diocese of
Cleveland
Joseph Schrembe
James A. McPudriden
Hed Crows War Relief Fund
Lansing Warren
Parla
Periodic safety inspections reveal vehicle brake defects trend
Periodic safety inspections show about one third of vehicles inspected reveal braking system defects. The findings highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and vehicle maintenance practices across cities in the United States.
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United States
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