Democratic Platform Drafts Clash Over Third Term Aids Policy
Chicago July 16 The Democratic platform makers near release on a draft plank opposing a third term for any president while debating aid to Great Britain. Senators McCarran Wheeler Pepper and Wagner spearhead positions as the drafting sub committee weighs foreign policy and anti dictatorship language amid convention tensions.
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Massachusetts
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Tennessee
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Garner Denies FDR Deal Report
Chicago dispatch reports Garner, head of Garner forces, denied a Roosevelt third term ticket. He stated the party would run Mr. Garner for president, and that was final. The piece also notes Mrs Clara Driscoll of Corpus Christi resigning as a national Democratic committee member after the national convention platform committee nomination failure.
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Roosevelt
Garner
Dallas
Clara Driscoll
Corpus Christ
National Democratic
Democratic delegates defer bonus debate at Chicago convention
At the Chicago Democratic meeting on July 16, a rules committee postponed any decision on awarding sine-delegate bonuses to states voting Democratic in prior presidential elections. The delay aims to avoid delaying the convention schedule while North and South factions clash. The panel also postponed reducing territorial delegates and proposed a partial report to allow women representation from each state.
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Chicago
National Committee
Miles Carmmitter
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South Texas Chamber Seeks Members In Drive
The South Texas chamber of commerce announces a membership drive led by Joe W. Watson, president of the chamber's managers association, with the effort announced Tuesday.
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South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Joe W. Watson
Chamber
Texas flag misused during Chicago parade
A garbled Chicago parade report notes a Texas state flag carried upside down by Abilene student flag bearer wheels the Hardin-Simmons band through downtown. Observers in San Angelo spotted the error, while in Chicago no bystanders noticed the misused banner during the Texas contingent’s march.
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Delegates discuss 1940 campaign at Chicago convention
At the Chicago convention delegates debated Roosevelt support and how to name a candidate. William Bankhead outlined goals and a unity stance while Farley drew mixed reactions as prospective ticket talks continued amid platform decisions and possible nominees.
O'Daniel Defends Record At Texas Rally Attack on Opponents
Governor W Lee O Daniel rally in Greenville attacks opponents and the game commission over favors to his sons Pat and Mike. He criticizes supporters of the rival slate, defends tax program, veto of 5 million, and questions funding for a sound truck later named a dry land yacht. He cites registration details and notes Pat signed a 400 note.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Hunt County
Greenville
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Odunie
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Game Commission
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Henderson
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Ernest O. Thompson
Beaumont
Jerry Badler
Waco
Anch
Pat O'Daniel
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C Ray Davis Keeps Birthday Secret Amid Flowers and Gift
Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis kept his age a secret while celebrating a birthday. He received flowers and a suitcase from tax department employees.
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Davis
Tax Department, Employes
Wilkie Outlines Farm Program At Colorado Springs
Wendell L. Wilkie, Republican nominee, speaks with reporters at a resort hotel in Colorado Springs about his forthcoming farm program. He mentions stopping at Des Moines on the way back to accept the party nomination at Elwood, Indiana, with Governor George Wilson present and discussions with others interested in the farm problem.
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Virginia teen Carter Glass aims for Chicago Democratic convention
Washington reports 17 year old Carter Glass of Virginia plans to attend the Democratic national convention in Chicago but says he has not been asked to nominate Postmaster General Farley or anyone else. Glass denies promising Farley’s nomination and mentions his bride’s illness.
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Garner Vice President faces third term questions in DC
Washington July 16 INS Vice President John Nance Garner ranks with President Roosevelt as the era’s big political question. Will he be drafted for a third term, attend the Democratic convention in Chicago, or retire from public life. Friends say Roosevelt’s third term bid is unlikely Garner would accept. He once aimed to stop Roosevelt and failed.
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Bodies From Mine Trap Reported Toll In Pennsylvania Disaster
Death toll from a coal mine explosion in Bowman, Pennsylvania rises to 64 with 31 survivors. Rescue crews search dark shafts as federal inspectors arrive. Foreman James Monthemith’s body was found with a note directing rescuers to seven others.
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Johnstwn
James Montheith
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Lewis Quits Meet In Silence
CHICAGO July 19 After reading two days listening on Democratic politicians talk platforms and a third test John L Lewis returned to Washington today without joining or starting a third party. The G T O leader whose union treasury contributed 500000 to help re elect President Roosevelt in 1936 in the city with his future political pleas concealed. Among a score of third term delegates here were a few who privately predicted Lewis would go along with the Democrats if the party platform reflected six views on war labor and domestic problems.
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John L. Lewis
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Roosevelt
G. O
Lewis
Brother-in-Law of S A Officers Dies in Corpus Christi
J Ben Hancock 40 a Corpus Christi automobile dealer and brother-in-law of Tax Commissioner O Rey Davis died suddenly Tuesday in Corpus Christi Davis announced he would leave for the city immediately Hancock's wife Nina Hancock is Davis sister
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Corpus Christi
O. Rey Davis
Davis
Fiancock
Nina Hancock
Primary vote in Montana pits Wheeler Rankin and Ayers for offices
Helena Mont July 16 voters cast ballots listing five present or former Denier contenders for congress and Senator Wheeler. Wheeler favored over home town rival Harrison J. Prebaur of Butte. Jeannette Rankin Missoula seeks Republican nomination for congress. Dr Jacob Thorkelsoon Butte among other candidates. Governor Roy E Ayers seeks reelection on Democratic ticket against two opponents.
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Congress
Burton K. Wheeler
Wheeler
Harrison J. Preebaur
Butte
Jeannette Rankin
Missoula
Jacob Thorkelsoon
Tired Kidneys Sleepless Nights Warn Of Kidney Trouble
Poor kidney function causes night restlessness and frequent urinary passages with pain and eye redness. Tests and symptoms point to kidney or bladder issues. seek relief options and consult medical guidance. Doan's products are mentioned as a treatment option.
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