Democrats Adopt Antiwar Platform At Chicago Meet
Democrats presented a specific antiwar plank at the Chicago convention pledging that the nation will not send troops abroad except in self defense or if attacked. Both parties seek the peace vote while debating aid to Britain and other nations under aggression, with Republicans emphasizing preparedness and noninvolvement in foreign wars.
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Willkie One Real Hope of Country Declared
New York Republican leader Joseph W. Martin Jr. declared Wendell Willkie as the one real hope for the country while opposing Roosevelt's third term He announced Samuel F Prior Jr to head the eastern campaign division and said Dist Atty Thomas E F Dewey would actively participate in Willkie's bid.
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Samuel F. Prior Jr
Connecticut
Dist
Thomas EF. Dewey
Dewey
Willkie
Weather data from Wisconsin and Concordia observations
Partly cloudy in Wisconsin with temperature changes noted. Northwestern observations show maximums around 80 and minimums near 58 to 64 from recent 24 hour readings. Milwaukee reports highs and lows. backstaff data from Concordia and Erie indicate southerly winds, barometer near 20.55 and precipitation minimal.
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Boy Fatally Injured Crossing Highway Near Bayview Beach
Townsend Foster seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Carlton H Foster was fatally struck by a truck on Highway 45 near The Moorimgs at Bayview Beach. He died at Mercy hospital from a skull fracture and other injuries after attempting an apparent side of the road expedition. A jury ruled the death unavoidable. truck driver Benjamin Stevens declined to testify.
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Burke Bolts Party Ranks Endorses Willkie
Washington dispatch reports Senator Edward R Burke of Nebraska, a Democratic incumbent denied renomination, will back Republican Wendell L Willkie for president. In a letter to Willkie, Burke urged Republicans and disaffected Democrats to unite for the two term limit and Willkie victory in November.
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Edward R Burke
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Wendell L. Willkie
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BR. L. Cochran
Willkie
Franco Says Spain Expects To Regain Rock Of Gibraltar
Franco declares Spain’s duty to reclaim Gibraltar from Britain and expand in Africa. He cites renewed nationalist pressure and asserts 2 060 000 soldiers ready to defend rights as he addresses officers on the fourth anniversary of the civil war.
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Montana
Burton K. Wheeler
British observers approve nominees in U S elections
London observers say Britain is satisfied with renomination of President Roosevelt and with Republican and Democratic candidates sympathetic to Britain's war aims. The Times notes Willkie as Republican nominee and Roosevelt as Democratic leader in a shared crusade to defend liberty worldwide.
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Wisconsin Delegates Back Roosevelt and Garner Split
Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic national convention vote three for Vice President Garner while supporting Roosevelt for president. Willis Donley and John Flanagan of La Crosse and John Dugan of Menomonie challenge a third-term push, charging party machinery controls the process. Donley urges honoring democracy and opposition to a two-term limit.
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Wisconsin
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Willis E. Donley
Menomonie
John E Flanagan
John C. Dugan
la Crosse
Donley
Committee of Delegates
Resolutions Committee
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Yugoslavia Regent Heads for Italy
Susak Yugoslavia dispatches describe Prince Paul, regent of Yugoslavia, traveling by special train toward the Italian border from Belgrade as important talks with Italy begin.
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Breakdown of votes at Democratic meet in Chicago
Chicago report shows a split of the 1100 seats at the Democratic convention with Roosevelt receiving 946 votes and 1330 totals cited. Postmaster General Farley tally includes Alabama 1 Massachusetts 12 14 Missouri 2 Nebraska 1 Nevada 4 New York 25 Smyth Dakota 5 Virginia 32 5 West Virginia 4 Alaska 6 Canal Zone 6 Puerto Rico 3 for a total of 72 27 30. Garner totals by state show Florida 134 Missouri 132 Texas 46 Virginia 8 Wisconsin 3 a 61 total. Tydings Alabama 1 Maryland 8 12 total 91 Hull tally New York 1 Virginia 42 3 total 32 3 Absent or not voting 442.
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Willkie Gratified by Roosevelt Renomination in Colorado
Wendell L Willkie, at Central City opera house, said he is greatly gratified by President Roosevelt's renomination and believes the move will spark a strong campaign. He praised Roosevelt as author and advocate of the New Deal and noted voter opportunity to judge the two-term doctrine. Willkie added he is pleased by Senator Burke's support and planned to continue the campaign with his wife in Colorado Springs.
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French Funds in U S Frozen Amid Study of Situation
Secretary Morgenthau said French funds in the United States would be held while determining what constitutes the French government. He noted only limited funds for embassy and consular support are freed, with virtually no money allowed to return to France. The issue mirrors frozen assets for other invaded or dominated European nations, including Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Luxembourg, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
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Churchill Defends British Japan Accord
Prime Minister Churchill defended Britain's accord with Japan as it closes the Burma road, saying Britain acts in a life and death struggle. He argued Britain must heed the present world situation and fulfill obligations while acknowledging Japan's request and closure terms.
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International at a Glance Bomb Attacks and War News
A chaotic digest reports Gibraltar bombings killing three and wounding others at the British fortress guarding the Mediterranean amid threats from Generalissimo France. Berlin reports NI warplanes renewed bombardments as Britain faces air raids. Roosevelt contemplates November elections and a possible third term while U.S. defense plans emphasize aid without conscription. Washington notes a $25 million smokeless powder plant contract as defense darkens. Tokyo outlines inner cabinet moves toward an assertive wartime policy and broader foreign approach.
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Running mate to be chosen at 6 o clock
The article reports President Roosevelt likely to announce Frank C. Walker of New York as new chair of the Democratic National Committee, replacing James A. Farley. It also notes Roosevelt’s near‑certain third term designation with Henry A. Wallace as vice presidential candidate, with formal word expected at tonight’s 6 p.m. meeting in Chicago.
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Democratic Parley Broadcast Program Overview
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Chicago broadcast program with multiple time slots and rates. Mentions system timing around 2300 hours and 12 15 and 1 15 5, with various price notations such as 45 095 and 30 for different segments.
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