New York Feud Shapes Roosevelt Smith Battle in 1932
Chicago dispatch reports a New York split over Roosevelt's bid with Tammany Hall leaders John Curry and John McCooey wielding influence. The piece notes the "Happy Warrior" Smith seeking party support while avoiding full alliance with Curry or McCooey, highlighting New York as a pivotal factor in the presidential contest.
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Wong
New York
Roosevelt
Smith
John F. Curry
Jeader
Tammany Hall
John H
Ais Political Yard
Curry
McCopey
Walker
Seabury Committee
Roosevel
Tammany
New York City
Ageservelt
New ‘York
Spreme
Economy bill passage near Washington
The economy measure faces Senate passage amid protest over payroll reductions and furloughs. Provisions aim to save about 150 to 175 million dollars, including compulsory payless periods and forced firings where couples work for the government. Debate stalled after lengthy sessions as lawmakers weigh impacts on government employes.
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Washington, TC
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House
Reed
Republican
Pennsylvania
Congress
Rival Ballot Claims At Democratic Convention
Chicago June 24 Rival ballot voting claims from Roosevelt and Smith managers outline expected totals for the Democratic national convention. Roosevelt lists 105 votes doubtful from Pennsylvania and New York. Smith cites 30 Indiana 24 Minnesota and 4 New York as doubtful. Two-thirds needed for nomination.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Smith
J . Roosevelt
Bud Smith
Lewis
White
Reed
Hare
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Minnesota
Murray Declares Two Thirds Rule Drop Party Danger
CHICAGO June 24 Governor William H. Murray warned that ending the party’s two thirds rule could trigger a third party. He argued Roosevelt supporters pursuing abolition would jeopardize his bid and possibly force a third party if the rule is scrapped.
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Murray
Chicago
William H. Murray
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Champ Clark
Lacto Bacillus Credited In Dental Research Findings
Pittsburgh reports reveal that a lacto bacillus germ could reduce tooth decay by about two thirds, with nine years of study culminating in results presented by Dr. H. B. Friesel and Dr. J. J. En. The public release came at a sectional meeting of the International Association for Dental Research. Independence will be yours if you buy a business of your own, as advertised in Light Classified.
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Amos
Andy
Pittsburgh
Melten Institute
University of Pittsburgh
International Association For Dental Research
H. B. Friesell
University
School of Dentistry
J. J
Ars
Delegates Strain Under Signs At Democratic Convention
Delegates move through crowded corridors as a thermometer gag highlights the mood at the CMILAGO convention. Franklin Mooncrelt misses the two thirds threshold while discussions excerpted from the heated vote show signs of strain and realignment within the party.
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Congress
Emlth
Sma
Garner to 60 Far-Smith Garner to 60
Tyler Texas June 24 Carl L Estes editor of the Tyler Morning Telegraph quotes Alfred E Smith telling him and Judge Grover Sellers Texarkana that Speaker Garner has an excellent chance of getting somewhere in the coming convention.
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Tyler
Texas
Carl L. Estes
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Chicago
Today
Alfred E. Smith
Grover Sellers
Texarkana
Garner
Democrat Two Thirds Rule Originated a Century Ago
Chicago dispatch traces the Democratic two thirds rule to 100 years of party governance. It notes the rule travels via rules committee reports from past conventions and current Congress, with 1920 San Francisco deviating by adopting only House rules and limiting debate to twenty minutes per delegate unless unanimous consent. Governor Cox’s 1920 nomination occurred on the forty fourth ballot with a two thirds requirement.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Rules Committee
San Francisco
House
Cox
High Twelve Ends Annual Convention In Yosemite
Members of High Twelve International Masonic luncheon clubs depart Yosemite after concluding their annual convention. Officers elected include Joseph L. De Gragier of Dallas as first vice president A Williams of Topeka as third vice president and P A Spidy of Borger Texas as editor High Twelve.
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Yosemite
Galif
INS
High Twelve International
Joseph L. de Gragier
Dallas
A. Williams
Tdpeke
Kane
P. A. Spidy
Borger
Texas
High Twelve
Sugar ration cut sparks Moscow price hikes
Moscow reports a serious sugar shortage reducing monthly rations from 3 3 4 to 14 4 pounds for white collar workers and 2 pounds for workers. Prices rise at Torgsin stores to 26 cents a pound while ration stores hold at 21 1 2 cents.
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Moscow
Torgsin
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