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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1932

Page

8

Garner Dignity Campaign Opens Quietly in Chicago

In a modest campaign launch in Chicago the Garner for president effort emphasizes simplicity and readiness for the Democratic convention. State Sen Walter Woodul of Houston leads Texas supporters at Hotel Sherman, with a map claiming Roosevelt may fail to win on first or third ballots.

Chicago Jime John N. Garner Texas Sherman Garner Woodul Walter F. Woodul Houston Democratic Party Gararr National Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt New Vote Elvesay Roosevelt Woodal Geover

Texans Plan Big Demonstration at Garner Parade

Texas delegates to the Demograde national convention in Chicago next week will stage a large Garner for President parade, per a letter to John K. Weber, chair of the Bexar county Democratic executive committee, from Walter Woodul, Garner for President club chair. Delegates listed include Mrs. J. E. Bing, Mrs. W. B. Edmondson, J. B. Lowrey, Mrs. B. C. Bucleson, Mayor C. M. Chambers, Phil H. Shook, J. E. Harley, H. H. Sevier, J. R. Davis, R. G. McDaniel, J. R. Berry, Alton Luckett, H. R. Rutherford, and Roy Miller.

Texas Chicago John K. Weber Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee Walter Woodul Weber J. E. Bing W. B. Edmondson J. B. Lowrey B.C. Bucleson C. M. Chambers Phil H. Shook J. E. Harley H. H. Sevier J. R. Davis R. G. McDaniel Odem J. R. Berry Aransas Pass Alton Luckett New Braunfeds H. R. Rutherland Roy Miller Corpus Christi

Klan Credited With Riding Roosevelt Controversy

The New York Times reports that John M. Callahan, a Wisconsin Democratic committeeman, sent delegates letters alleging Ku Klux Klan aid to the Roosevelt movement in the South. The letters claim to show correspondence among Roosevelt, his preconvention manager Palen I, James A Farely, and Roosevelt Southern club organizers.

Klan Roosevelt New York New York Times John M. Callahan Democratic National Committee Wisconsin Franklin D. Roosevelt South Ku Klux Klan Tur- Palen Imanager James A. Farely Roosevelt Southern

Senator Robinson Pushes Prohibition Repeal Submission

Washington reports Senator Robinson of Arkansas favors a Democratic plank urging submission to the people of a prohibition repeal amendment. The stance reflects views of a sizable bloc of Democratic Senators allied with Roosevelt, who discussed platform questions at the Capitol yesterday.

Robinson Washington, D.C Arkansas Roosevelt

Garner Train to Be Given Big Welcome

California Garner for President delegates head to Chicago to greet the special train arriving Saturday morning at 1 30 over the Santa Fe. J Barlow finance chairman of the California Democratic party committee and a delegation member confirms Garner headquarters running at the Sarrman hotel with early arrival details.

Garner Los Angeles California Chicago Santa Fe J. Barlow Finance Chaiman Democratic Alne Sarrman

Candidate Grow with your community through real estate in San Antonio

Light Classified Hal Estate promotes growth in San Antonio real estate. Investment opportunities target community development and local property options.

San Antonio Hal Estate Bee Light

League Rally at Somerset Opens Summer Campaign

About 500 people gathered for an open air Citizens League rally in Somerset on Monday night. Speakers urged economy and pledged salary cuts, aiming to win all five Bexar County offices and target incumbents. Candidates included Huntress, Tynan, Maverick, Hausser, Davis, Bell, Nowlin Randolph, Briscoe, Leighton, Quill, and Frost Woodhull.

Citizens’ League Somerset Bronday League Bexar County George W. Huntress Jr Walter Tynan Maury Maverick Albert Hausser D. F. Davis Sam C. Bell Nowlin Randolph J. T. Briscoe Thomas Leighton Dan Quill Frost Woodhull

Civil Service Warns Officials to Avoid Political Campaigns

The U S Civil Service Commission warned federal employees nationwide to refrain from any active participation in political campaigns or face possible job loss. It stressed personal accountability for actions by any group one belongs to and noted a circular urging members to oppose certain congressmen without endorsing specific candidates. The issue is under review.

Washington, D. C Civil Service Commission Commission American Federation of Labor

Preference for Vets Aids Jobs on Projects

Senate adoption of a provision to give job preference to ex-service men with dependents on employing Jabaran projects under the Democratic unemployment relief bill. The item notes related financial ads and classified notices about loans and property.

Washington, D.C Senate

Paskob Opposes Change as Dry Law Dominates 1932 Bid

Chicago June 21. Democratic national committee chairman John J. Raskob named prohibition as the standout issue of the 1932 presidential campaign. He supported Jo uett Shouse as permanent convention chairman and warned against moving to replace him. Raskob declined to name a presidential candidate and said he would not seek the post again.

Chicago John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Haskob Jouett Shouse Shouse Roosevelt Walsh Montana Raskub Alfred E. Smith

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