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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
4
The Democratic gathering grapples with a Wallace bid as Roosevelt stresses neutrality and unity. Delegates clash amid loud demonstrations and party realignment rumors as Ellon Roosevelt urges support for the party’s chosen ticket. Renomination remains a central debate with McNutt and Bankhead cited as leading contenders among the anti Wallace faction.
Bernard Ladon will address Conopus on desirable changes at a 4 Wincheon meeting. The event is set for Friday at the Plaga hotel, with George Exess expected to screen his notable role in The Gel Fleevliik.
Elsie Rohin sor writes from Chicago about a wave of affection at a political convention. The piece recalls a grand moment when supporters cheered and wept for Big Jim Parley, as the crowd embraced him with loyalty and joy beyond politics.
Report notes a slip of the tongue by the president congratulating Henry A. Wallace on being chosen for the high office of president. Rebels accuse Roosevelt of planning retirement after the election and pushing Wallace into government, while Republicans prepare to attack the ticket.
CHICAGO July 19 Roosevelt told Democrats at the White House summons question about the one man who did not go to Washington to serve. He said he culled many persons to Washington in this emergency period and claimed every one except one has come to serve the nation. He did not identify the lone exception.
The Scottian River service auxiliary will meet Thursday at the Maraonic Temple with Mrs. Carrie Mae Hurt, newly elected president. Other new officers are Mrs. Minnie Fentiman, vice president, and Brs. Ballie Littlepage, secretary.
John St Germaine an 18 year old Indian guide saved three Wisconsin state officials from drowning at Crawling Stone Lake Wisconsin and will pursue a college education Arthur P O'Brien and John J Rallihan recovered from the incident Martin O'Brien Cook County public administrator died of a heart attack The rescue followed the guide guiding them after their boat capsized
Colby July 19. Wentelh L Wilkie planned to travel to Denver for a farm conference after praising President Roosevelt’s speech as very interesting. In a Colorado Springs hotel he commented on Roosevelts refusal to run as a Democratic nominee. He then discussed farm policy with Governor George W. of Town and aims to refine his acceptance speech for August 10 at Elwood Indiana.
Vice President John N. Garner will return home to Uvalde Texas next week to vote in the Texas primary on July 27. He has not missed a session in years and will likely stay in Washington unless urgent business requires his presence. Garner opposes a third term for Roosevelt or any president and will not actively participate in the president's campaign, according to close friends.
General passenger agent F B Griffin of Missouri Kansas Texas presided as railroad passenger agents for Texas met at the Gunter hotel Friday. Represented were Burlington and Rock Island Chicago and Rock Island Fort Worth and Denver Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Katy Missouri Pacific St Louis Southwestern Southern Pacific and Texas Pacific. Simon directing.
Chicago. July 14. Indianapolis Star correspondent Everett Watkins showed a card with a $10 bet that Garner could name the party nominee. The back reportedly carried Roosevelt’s name, written by Garner, and Watkins said the wager related to March 30 talks with the vice president before California Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries.
Washington July 19 Roosevelt faced a historic moment as he accepted the third term offer in a convention speech. He framed the decision as personal sacrifice and left it to voters, while signaling a campaign powered by radio and administrative briefings. The president planned Hyde Park rest after a late night in the White House study with aides and confidants.
Star actor Wallace Beery keeps busy at the Duckam Hole set for the film Bad Man of Wynimting during production. Beery oversees the upkeep and rehearsal schedule as filming continues.
Chicago July 14 Ur modest First Lady Franklin D Roosevelt returned to Hyde Park after addressing the Democratic convention in Chicago. She spoke without notes urging delegates to bear responsibility for the campaign and the party’s November success while noting the strain of the era. She greeted Mrs Wallace and praised her husband’s vice presidential selection, acknowledging the heavy burden ahead for the next four years and expressing pride in her husband.
Mont July 12 The plurality for Governor Roy F Ayres for renomination on the Democratic ticket climbed back above 1000 today With fewer than 30 precincts reporting early results small margins appeared The five native son governor led Arthur Tamy of Havre Democratic state committee chairman by 1202 Bam Ford Helena attorney appeared to be the Republican nominee
Texas delegation closes its Democratic Convention work choosing Speaker Bankhead for vice president and plans to depart. They oppose dropping Bankhead support to back Wallace, with several delegates vowing not to vote for Wallace. Mrs. Clara Driscoll hosted a Texas reception as the Hardin-Simmons cowboy band paid tribute to B W Norton. Sixty autos, reserved for hotel use, await departure as the band plans to perform in Abilene tomorrow evening.
The Alamo Heights school system will close its eight week summer session on July 27. Principal White Tate of Jue Fator elementary schools announced the closure after more than 105 students attended the program this year.
Chicago July 19. Democratic convention murky with boos and cheers as Henry A Wallace, secretary of agriculture since 1933, is nominated by Iowa delegates for president. Wallace, a modest farm son, defends farm programs amid praise and criticism, turns 62 in October, and hails from Des Moines where his family ran Wallace's Farmer.
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