Democratic party ends two thirds nomination rule
Southern delegates battle looms for 1940 as Democrats scrap the two thirds rule. Senator Ellison Smith of South Carolina warns the move ruins the South politically and eliminates its voice in national affairs amid a convention vote ending the landmark rule.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Jackson
Rules Committee
Democratic National Committee
South
Ellison Smith
South Carolina
Nevermore
Beeman Strong
Texas
Tin Mill Day Parade Sets Long Route For Saturday
Hundreds of tin mill workers and residents prepare to line a parade stretch from Hamilton street and Long avenue to Falls and Jefferson, with eighteen floats six bands and prize money for top entries. Chief Marshal Clark H Buell organizes a regimental style march ending near North Jefferson street by the First Methodist church. Local officials Carnegie-Illinois D S Pyle and Harry Davies will join a large crowd at the reviewing stand.
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New Castle
Clark H. Buell
Hamilton Street
Long Avenue
Falls and
Jefferson Streets
Jefferson Street
First Methodist Church
Carnegie- Illinois Corporation
D. S. Pyle
Harry Davies
Paris in turmoil over strike and police walkout
Parliament in session as Marseilles shipping strike paralyzes activity sparks fierce clashes between right and left. Debates focus on Blum government and alleged red influence while Paris fears a police walkout and recalls Soviet symbolism on the tricolor as veterans watch.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Marseilles
Leon
Roosevelt to be renominated at Philadelphia convention
Democrats in Philadelphia plan to renominate President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner with an evening nomination. Governor Herbert Lehman expected to speak as a seconding advocate for Roosevelt. The convention, begun in the afternoon, will resume tonight for the formal nomination and further speeches.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Wilson
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
New Deal Changelings Roil Democratic Convention Crowd
At a Roosevelt era convention delegates watch the adoption of a New Deal doctrine, while Senator Robinson struggles to align 1932 platform promises with New Deal actions. A hush falls as the chairman explains political transubstantiation and the crowd cuts away during court remarks.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Ed Co.u
Senator Robinson
Chicago
Supreme Court
Local PA News Notes Beautifys Lobby and School Grounds
The News reports a striking lobby display of delphiniums arranged by Mrs. F Delmer from Highland district. Senior high lawn and shrubbery look well kept with praise for caretakers. A fruit farmer forecasts a good apple crop but worries about peaches pears and cherries due to last year's severe weather. PA News also notes parking and street name sign observations with most signs being satisfactory.
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The
News
F. Delmer
Highland District
Pa Newc
Daily Weather Report Summary
The 24 hour period ended at 9 am recorded a maximum of 80 and minimum of 56 with no precipitation. River stage stood at 4.1 feet. For the same date last year the maximum was 84 and the minimum 55.
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U. S
Man kills wife then dies by suicide in East Liverpool
Harlan Crawford, 59, former Columbiana County deputy sheriff, shot and killed his wife Sylvia Brewer Crawford, 29, at their home in East Liverpool, and then killed himself. Coroner Arnold Devon ruled murder and death by own action with no motive established.
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International News Service
East Liverpool
Harlan Crawford
Columbiana County
Sylvia Brewer Crawford
Arnold Devon
New Castle Tin Mills Parade Proclaimed by Mayor
Mayor Charles E. McGrath urges citizens to attend the Saturday June 27 outing at Cascade Park. The event includes an elaborate daytime program with a 10 o clock parade and a public invitation to support the two local tin mills celebrated as model citizens.
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New Castle
Cascade Park
Charles E. McGrath
City of
Democrats Endorse Roosevelt Platform At Convention
The Democratic National Convention approved a platform shaped by the White House and renominated Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner. Despite some gallery protests with Al Smith banners, the event was presented as harmonious, echoing the 1916 St. Louis showing.
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George R. Holmes
St. Louis
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Tom Marshall
White House
Roosevelt to Accept Nomination At Franklin Field Final Show
Democratic leaders and city officials arranged the big convention finale with President Roosevelt expected to accept renomination before a record crowd at Franklin Field. About 205000 tickets were issued for distribution, far exceeding stadium capacity, drawing long lines and a first come, first served scramble for entry controlled by Col. E. W. Starling and the White House Secret Service.
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George Duano
Col. E. W. Starling
White House
Secret Service
Roosevelt Nominated by Acclamation At Democratic Convention
Philadelphia convention notes show Seventh Session opening with Senator Robinson as permanent chair plus prayer by Rabbi Fineshriber. Roosevelt placed in nomination by John E. Mack at 12 30 p m with roll call and seconding speeches, then recess until 9 p m and 10 p m rules suspension motion for acclamatory nomination.
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Joseph T. Robinson
William H. Fineshriber
Reformed Congregation Keneseth Israel
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John E. Mack
New York
Robinson
Governor Signs Security Law in Pennsylvania
Governor George H. Earle signed the old age security law sending it to Washington for federal approval so aged Pennsylvanians may receive up to 30 dollars monthly starting July. The act lowers the age to 65 by 1940 and includes praise from A J Drexel Biddle Jr.. two other acts signed permit refunding of the state's bonded debt at reduced interest rates.
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International News Service
Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Pennsylvania
Washington
Gov. Earle
A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr
Norway
United States
Biddle
Europe
Landon Begins Colorado Vacation With Fishing And Speech Prep
Governor Alfred M. Landon arrives in Estes Park Colorado to escape campaign pressures. He plans ten days of fly fishing on Cow Creek at the McGraw ranch and to draft speeches while enjoying a rest from the presidential race. He rises early, inspects horses, and enjoys the mountain setting with local Chamber of Commerce members assisting.
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Robert Humphreys
Kansas
Gov. Landon
Chamber of Commerce
Westminster Names Roark Health Director and Coach
Westminster college announces George Wheeler Roark of New Brighton Pa as health director and coach of football and basketball. Roark succeeds John Lawther, who is named basketball coach at Penn State. Roark, Bethany College 1927 graduate, has studied at Pitt and attended coaching clinics.
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Robert G. Galbreath
Westminster College
George Wheeler Roark
New Brighton
Roark
John Lawther
Penn State
Bethany College
University of Pittsburgh
Landon Family Leaves for Colorado Vacation
Gov Alfred M. Landon and his wife and children depart Topeka for a two week vacation at the McGraw ranch near Estes Park Colorado. The Landes wave goodbye to friends as they begin their trip along with John Cobb in attendance.
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Alfred M. Landon
McGraw Ranch
Estes Park
Colorado
Landons
Mrs. Landon
Peggy Ann
Nancy Jo
John Cobb
Goodby
Topeka
Kas
Two Killed As Auto Hits Train Near Wilmington
A car crashed into a train at the outskirts of Wilmington Delaware killing Virginia Boyce 19 and William Cahall Jr 22 and seriously injuring James Cornell 23 and Donald Carmichael 23 all residents of Wilmington authorities said.
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Tinternational News Service
Wilmington
Del
Virginia Boyce
William Cahall, Jr
James Cornell
Donald Carmichael
Weather Forecast Urges Clear, Warm Conditions
The writer notes expectations of hot days with scattered rain and cool nights, urging a forecast of clear and fine weather. He mentions a high near eighty nine and hints rain could unsettle workers at the tin mill, advising a calm update.
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Dad
Elliott Roosevelt
Central Press
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Garner
Joe Robinson
Mack
Herbert H. Lehman
Lehman
Alice Longworth
PA News
Pa Nene
Daily Weather Report
Chas. E. McGrath
al Smith
Page Highteen
Franklin Field
John Dombeck
Ellwood City
Landon
Westminster
George W. Roark
New Brighton High
Arthur Mometer
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