Landon Roosevelt clash over normalcy in 1932 race
The text contrasts Alf M. Landon and Franklin D. Roosevelt, arguing Landon seeks to restore prewar governance and the era of normalcy, while Roosevelt pushes reforms to curb economic tyranny, protect labor, and prevent another crash. It frames the election as a clear choice between restored traditionalism and a democratic program of opportunity.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Register
Landon
Republican Party
Landon questioned on bank deposit insurance in 1933 speech
A press comment recalls Gov. Landon’s 1933 Chicago address claiming deposit insurance would ruin the banking system. The piece contrasts his view with RFC Chairman Jesse Jones noting banks issued notes and debentures to cope, while insured deposits rose and few losses occurred. It questions Landon’s stance on repealing deposit insurance if elected.
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Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Landon
Federa
Congress
Huntington Advertiser
Mankin-Callaway Reunion Invited Guest In West Virginia
Mrs. Crouch visited for the address of W P Mankin who lives in Seattle to invite him to the annual Mankin Callaway Reunion at Dinless Creek road and state route near Glen Daniel on September 6. The note explains the family has met twelve times and she reveals she is Crockett Mansin's daughter to ensure recognition.
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BE. H. Crouch
W. P. ‘Mankin
Seattle
Washington
Dingess Creek Road
Glen Daniel
Ior
Bug Dust
W. B. Crickmer
McAlpin
Hite
Alfred Beckley
Beckley
William
Washington Daybook previewing party views on economic improvement
Washington Daybook surveys how reports of economic gain influence voters and party prospects. Democrats tie gains to New Deal agencies, while Republicans warn against radical shifts. Headlines note AT&T phone gains, hardware sales, and stock-market upticks as proof of improving conditions amid partisan debate.
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Preston Grover Ashington
Washington
NRA
Industry
New Deal
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York Exchange
Roosevelt
Repubblicans
Suffolk punch horses shipped to United States for work and breeding
Des Moines Iowa collector Harry Linn buys twenty three Suffolk punch thoroughbreds and ships them to New York. This marks the first such U S shipment in about a quarter century. The horses are intended mainly for farm work and breeding purposes.
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Pross
London
Harry Linn
Des Moinés
Iowa
New York
United States
America
Ethiopia Removed From List Amid Abyssinia Annexation
Riga Latvia The postmaster general issued instructions to delete the name of Ethiopia from the Latvian postal tariff list. The move is read as recognition of Italy's annexation of Abyssinia by the post office.
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Associated Press
Riga
Latvia
Ethiopia
Italy
Abyssinia
Talks to Parents Roots Of Evil By Brooke Peters
A church discussion on juvenile delinquency traces causes to childhood through home and school. It notes many youths lack ideals and come from unstable homes. It highlights prevention via community groups, visiting nurses, and teachers linking home and school to address children’s needs.
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Brooke Peters
Tramp Alf Durley Sows Doubt Then Finds Sergeant White Dead
Inspector Hylton confronts Alf Durley as Durley claims to have seen Sergeant White near the Enderton area. Durley later admits fear drove his story. Inside the Enderton cottage, Inspector White is found dead by hanging, handcuffed, with a note bearing Detective Inspector Kingston Hylton’s name on the table.
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Alf Durley
Hylton
Marchester
Durley
Endnorton
White
Enderton
Alice White
Sergeant White
Gawd
White End
Hylston
Hoops
Alt Durley
Darley
Ats Button
James White
Inspector Kingstey Hylton
Lewisece
Heynelly
Local residents host, visit and travel in Skelton area
Skelton and surrounding towns see a steady flow of guests and visitors. Mrs Cecil Lilly returns from Beckley hospital while families from Bolt Salem and Mabscott share weekend time with relatives and friends in Salem Richmond Princeton and Coal City. Frank Fuka involved in a river rescue where two opponents fell into the East River New York and one drowned after failing to swim.
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Nancy
Thomas
Coal City
Herbert Redden
Alla Redden
Beaver
Joseph Childress
Ray
Mooseheart
Ill
Takie Starr
Howard McClintin
Birmingham
Ala
James Hall
Top Hill
W. D. Wardrup
Irene Stover
Princeton
Frank Fuka
Fast River
New York
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Pennsylvania
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Midwest
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Cleveland
Guv. Landon
GOP
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Topi
Oglem
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Prince
Ava Burke
G. C. Hite
Clarence Bibb
Department of Police and Patrol
Bluefield
Clarence
Raleish Register
Jim
Washington Daybook
Horses For
Celle Saper
Skelton, W. Va
Cecil Lilly
Beckley Hospital
Hugh Hancock
Marvin and
Salema
Gillespie
Harold
Jackie
Jo Ann
Milton
Lake Shawnee
Myrtle Snuffer
Bolt
Thelma Starr
Rachel Blackwell
Richmond
C. H. Fink
Fink
Mabscott
Russell Johnson
Gladys Waughs
Meadow Bridge
George Sifers
Sifers
Co. Vu
Treadway
A. W. Honaker
Sunny
James Smith, Sr
Charles, Arthur and
Carl
Ohio
Indiana
Mr. and
Wils. Dorsey Stover
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