Murray Predicts Roosevelt Not Nominee in Chicago
Oklahoma Governor Murray, arriving in Chicago, predicts Franklin D Roosevelt will not secure the Democratic presidential nomination. He backs Jouett Shouse for permanent chairman, rejects a two thirds rule change, and hints Will Rogers as a potential running mate. Murray criticizes Traylor and Mellon for economic policy and vows to support Roosevelt if a frost serves as the turning point.
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Garner Says He Will Likely Not Attend Chicago Convention
Washington D C June 23 Speaker Garner, pledged to California and Texas for the Democratic nomination, said he has not decided about attending the Chicago convention. He indicated his guess is he won’t go but plans to stay in Washington while business remains, leaving interpretation to others.
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Roosevelt's Son Will Quiz Smith On Roosevelt Feelings
Chicago June 23 Alfred E. Smith plans to interview James Roosevelt son of the New York governor to write a newspaper story about the Democratic national convention. He aims to learn Smith’s real views on Franklin D. Roosevelt and the party's direction.
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Debt Cancelling Bloc Aims to Influence Democratic Meet
A secret drive by a small group of eastern Democrats seeks to push the party toward canceling war debts to restore world prosperity. They plan to test sentiment before the 1932 platform is drafted, aiming to influence the resolutions committee despite strong opposition, including Speaker John N Garner's opposition to debt sealing.
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Roosevelt Ad Dodges Prohibition in Platform Debate
In Chicago on June 23 Gilbert M Hitchcock, Roosevelt’s resolutions chair, urged a platform focused on economic issues over prohibition. He called fortariff cuts and measured inflation, suggesting a repeal amendment may be proposed yet not binding on all members. He warned of a Republican driven economic crisis.
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Sterling Cancels Proxy as Turner Approves Walsh
Governor R. B. Sterling withdraws his proxy as a national Democratic convention delegate from W. A. Tarver in Chicago. Sterling cites Tarver’s pledge to vote for Senator Thomas J. Walsh for permanent chairman, saying a Walsh vote equals support for Roosevelt, while he still backs Garner.
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McAdoo backs Garner as Democratic frontrunner in 1932 race
Chicago June 30. Former treasury secretary William Gibbs McAdoo urged support for Speaker John N Garner of Texas as the Democratic nominee. He praised Garner's record as speaker, predicted new delegate switches after early ballots, and said California would back Garner. He favored a concise platform stressing farm and industrial protection, prohibition repeal, and a referendum before 1933.
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Smith Laughs At Farley Map In Chicago Talk
At a Chicago press conference former Governor Al Smith weighed Roosevelt campaign maps showing 691 pledged delegates. He noted the map’s colors and history, joked about Pennsylvania and New York support, and said he had not seen Roosevelt delegates in Chicago nor expected a first ballot domination.
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Lifebuoy Soap Ad Promises Clean Pores and Odor Control
An advertising copy promotes Lifebuoy soap with claims of cleansing, deodorizing pores, and removing germs. It touts a large cake for hands, face, bath, and hair, emphasizing rich lather and radiance. The ad credits Levansaotare Co as maker.
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Baker Tammany Leaders Secret Choice for Leader
CHICAGO June 49 Newton D Baker secretary of war privately favors John F Curry for the Democratic presidential nomination. Publicly Tammany boss has not revealed his choice. Sources say Tammany aims to topple Roosevelt, Smith and others and back a dark horse candidate.
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Federal Kidnap Law In Force After Hoover Signature
Direct outgrowth of the Lindbergh tragedy, a federal law now makes interstate kidnapping a federal crime. President Hoover signed the act, putting the measure into force.
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Fire destroys major plant and yacht storage in Quingy
A blaze lasting ten hours destroyed a large plant near Quingy known as The Great Victory plant or Jay rina, once the world’s largest destroyer building plant and later used as yacht storage. Three firemen were injured. yachts valued at about 500 000 dollars were stored there.
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