Delegates Fight Over Third Term Plank At Democratic Convention
Chicago July 16 delegates hear talk of anti third term and aid to Britain while cabinet member forecasts nomination for a third term. McCarran hints at a show down on a plank. Roosevelt era tension fills the opening sessions as speakers address women’s groups and Chicago figures.
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Democratic National Committee
Coronado Costume Exhibit Draws Roswell Crowd
The Coronado show dominates Roswell scenes with 100000 square feet of muslin for costumes and government equipment valued at 100000 dollars. Casts visit the costume room as ticket receipts climb. 18 reserved seats left for opening night with strong advance sales at Coronado Committee HQ.
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Today’s Program At The Democratic Nat Convention
CHICAGO July 16 Senator Alben W Barkley of Kentucky will serve as permanent chairman with the opening call to order at 11 a m CST. Bishop Reverdy C Ransom will give the opening prayer followed by the national anthem sung by Helen Gahagan and a talk by Mrs Thomas McAllister director of women s division. Recess until 8 p m Rabbi Louis Binstock will offer the closing prayer with Barkley presiding. A.T. Hannett says Senator Carl Hatch has a real chance for the vice presidential nomination.
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Wilberforce University
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Thomas McAllister
Democratic National Committee
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Alben W. Barkley
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Chance For Hatch
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New Mexico
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Pirates rally past Dodgers to win five three
In Pittsburgh, July 16, Bob Elliott's eighth inning triple fueled a Pirates 5 to 3 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. Both teams totaled eight hits. Brooklyn homered on Jim Wasdell. Cubs blank Giants 2 0 in Chicago as Cavaretta drives in two with bases loaded. Game reports note postponement of Philadelphia at Cincinnati due to rain and a separate Boston St. Louis matchup.
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Phil Cavaretta
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Olsen & Hartnett
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The
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Coronado Radio Program Tomorrow on KGFL
Miss Elizabeth Garrett director of programs says the final summer Coronado radio show will be presented by the En strada company tomorrow morning on KGFL from 10 15 to 10 45.
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Announcement On Third Term Tonight Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt indicated that an announcement on his stance toward a third term would be made in Chicago tonight by Senator Barkley of Kentucky the Democratic National Convention chairman. The statement was brief and left the exact position to be revealed at the event.
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White Sox Pound Yankees 5-1 Behind Kubel Homer
John Rigney held the Yankees to six hits as Chicago Wht Sox beat New York 5 to 1 for the second straight time. Joe Kubel hit his 15th homer, second in two days, in a 12 hit Chicago day.
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Rigney & Tresh
Russo & Dickey
Non-College CAA Training Course Open to Public Tonight
Everything ready for the Civil Aeronautics non college training course with the first session tonight at seven in the Junior High School library. Enrollment and scheduling for future classes will be set, and a $6 charge covers the required physical examination. Open to men and women born beforeJuly 1 who are 18 to 25 at that date, with seats limited and early attendance urged.
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Fight Over The Plank for Aid To Britain
Chicago observers report a possible floor fight over the Democratic platform as Wheeler of Montana and Pepper of Florida demand inclusion of foreign policy planks. They back a declaration barring use of US armed forces for aggression and oppose sending troops to European or Asian battlefields. Senator McCann of Nevada and Hatch of New Mexico are part of the drafting subcommittee negotiating the language.
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Florida
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New Mexico
Roswell Budget Trimmed After Tax Commission Review
The Roswell city budget for 1940-41 totals 115,500 in general fund expenditures after the state tax commission reduced expected tax receipts from 20,000 to 13,500. City council had hoped for 120,000 in the tentative budget, planning for 20,000 from taxes before cuts required item trims.
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Dempsey Promises Statement in Week
Rep J J Dempsey nears a decision on facing Chavez or seeking renomination in New Mexico Democratic primary on September 14. Campaign manager William J Barker said petitions to nominate Dempsey for Senate were sent to every county. Barker noted Dempsey had not requested them. New Mexico delegation to the Democratic convention shows concern over the race with Governor Miles, Chavez, Hannett, and Luchini frequently seen together in Chicago.
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Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
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A. T. Hannett
Benjamin Luchini
P. V. Brotherhood Meeting in Artesia
The Pecos Valley Association Baptist Mens Brotherhood will meet at the First Baptist Church of Artesia tonight at 7 30. Hugh Latimer of Memphis Tennessee associate secretary of the Baptist Brotherhood in the Southern Baptist Convention will be on the program. Roswell First Baptist Church members travel at 6 30 and those needing transportation should notify the church so a ride may be arranged.
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Peace Offer To British Said To Be Coming
Diplomatic circles report Adolf Hitler prepared a last three point offer to Great Britain for a war settlement to spare the British Isles from devastation. Berlin reports say Hitler may address the Reichstag within days. Count Galeazzo Ciano plans to travel to Berlin to confer with Germans on terms as Mussolini’s representative. The proposed offer includes a European settlement of continental affairs, return of colonies taken after the world war, and economic rehabilitation of Europe. Britain could be offered a mediator role between gold standard nations and Europe.
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Entire Jap Cabinet Resigns Under Army Pressure
Tokyo broadcasts say Premier Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai delivered the entire cabinet’s resignation to Emperor Hirohito amid army pressure for a tougher push of Japan’s new order in East Asia. Observers expect Prince Fumimaro Konoye or General Shunroku Hata to form a new government to strengthen gains and confront Western powers.
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Shunroku Hata
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Army training out of date major tells Look magazine
Major Leonard Nason, in Look magazine, laments that the U S Army still teaches officers like in 1812. He cites outdated drills and lack of map reading and modern security training. He warns the system risks his son and calls for reform amid war doubts.
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Leonard Nason
Look Magazine
Plattsburg
Nason
Weather summary for Roswell area report
The last 24 hours brought 0.03 inch of rain, month to date 0.09, year to date 9.11. Yesterday’s high reached 94 degrees and the low dropped to 66. Normal year to date is 6.61.
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Roswell
Montana Primary Held Across State For Congress Seats
Montana voters cast primary ballots listing five current or former congress members and Senator Burton Wheeler seeking renomination. Wheeler faced Harrison Freeborn in a contest. Jeannette Rankin sought Republican nomination in the first district. Dr. Jacob Thorkelson and two others competed in a separate race. Rankin, antiwar veteran and peace advocate, urged strong defense and non intervention abroad. O'Connell of Hamilton and Butte joined a four way Democratic bid for the first district.
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Jacob Thorkelson
Butte
Miss Rankin
United States
Jerry J. O'Connell
Hamilton
Frank Hague
Jersey City
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Classified Tells The World
A. C. Gross of Gross Grocery promotes using classifieds to share unusually good finds. He says the world listens when classifieds speak and that everyone reads the classified section.
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