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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
1
Local opponents of the London World Shape Platform urged action as discussions intensified. LANDON called attention to concerns over policy impact and governance while supporters push for rapid adoption.
Cleveland June 9 amid Landon talk Borah and Vandenberg press him to clarify views on a monetary plank while nominating prospects cohere around Landon. Borah seeks anti isolationist foreign policy and anti monopoly money lines, aiming to shape the platform and test Landon’s stance.
The Republican National Convention opened in Cleveland with a brief 45 minute session to set up a temporary organization chaired by Senator Frederic Steiner of Oregon. Delegates expect a Landon nomination on the first ballot as work begins on a platform tonight.
Alice Longworth describes the eleventh national political convention, comparing Wichita and Topeka signals to past nominating battles. She highlights Western influence, the push for a constitutional amendment on hours and wages by William Allen White, and the active role of prairie state figures while noting Supreme Court members stir political debate.
Severe winter kept expectations of the Mexican bean beetle low but numbers are rising across Pa Newc and nearby. Nine youths helped push a stalled auto in Howard alley while rainstorms and a city deluge affected areas north and west of downtown. Apple and pear trees suffer from a fire blight turning leaves black and curled.
U.S. weather statistics for the 24 hour period ending at 9 this morning show a maximum temperature of 82 and a minimum of 52 with 0.56 inches of precipitation. River stage stands at 4.5 feet. For the same date last year the maximum reached 65 and the minimum 41 with no precipitation.
A freak storm near Pittsburgh caused one death and widespread damage. An 18-year-old caddy John Terak was killed by lightning at the Shannopin golf course. Homes were struck, cellars flooded, and streets became flooded and muddy as sewers overflowed.
Patrick J. Hurley of Oklahoma, former secretary of war, denied plans to stop Landon. He quipped that he is already in a stop Roosevelt movement, reframing the question amid reporters in Cleveland on June 9.
John B. Hunter age 85 of 309 South Crawford avenue died. Albert Balieu age 67 of Charleroi also listed. P. H. Kirk age 89 of McKeesport is recorded.
A News Special Correspondent reports amid a near derailment scare as a Pennsylvania delegation arrives late. Notables from New Castle and Harrisburg attend, including Henry P. Fletcher and David A. Reed. Peggy Ann Landon of Topeka stirs crowds with Landon signs and songs echo Oh Susanna as tickets remain scarce.
The Cleveland session opened at 11 o'clock EST with Henry P. Fletcher as chair. George De Benneville Keim read the call, then Frederick Steiner of Oregon was elected temporary chairman. A recess until 8 PM awaits Steiner's keynote address.
Gov Alf Landon speaks to University of Kansas graduates on June 9 urging belief in individual opportunity and progress amid democratic values. He warns against a retreat of civilization and contrasts a stationary society with one of advancement in a period of global political tension.
Washington reports Europe spends billions arming for peace while the United States faces a loss of more than 1.5 billion dollars from debts owed after the last war. Only Finland pays fully, with 164 315.50 dollars. Britain, France, and others default or demand settlements, delaying repayments.
President Roosevelt travels toward Arkansas and Texas for centennial observances as Republicans in Cleveland choose a candidate to challenge him. The trip blends frontier nostalgia with party politics and features backing from key lieutenants.
The pageant opens with the familiar refrain Oh Susanna as Arthur Mometer Thedin leads a four year style spectacle. The crowd recalls California Here I Come and Sidewalks of New York while bugles and drums accompany the performance today.
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