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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1944

Page

3

Dewey Warren Ticket Emerges From Sizeable Delegation Talks

Rumors swirl that Earl Warren of California is being boosted as a running mate for Dewey with Bricker and Stassen forces weighing a first or third ballot strategy. California delegates signal readiness to back Dewey as stampede momentum builds toward a coalition at the Chicago convention.

Mayer Mocers Drafk Dewey Chicago Cmdr Harold F. Stassen Bricker Dewey New York Earl Warren California

Wanted! Hard of hearing men and women sought

The notice advertises recruitment for people hard of hearing and promotes Durine Ear Drops at Semmers Drug Stores. It also mentions rumors of a GOP ticket shuffle involving Governor Dwight Green and Rep. Everett Dirksen, which were denied. The piece covers Republican platform work and anti third term pledges, with names like Warren Austin Taft Vandenberg Millikin Hickenlooper Landon and L. postwar.

Presidential Quiz for 1944 election candidates

A wartime political quiz from Dr Gary W Crane in Chicago invites letters answering 33 questions about presidential candidates Bricker Dewey Roosevelt Stassen etc. Prizes include $50 war bonds for top letters from men and women, with eligibility cutoffs and postmark rules.

Gary W. Crane North Michigan Avenue Chicago Antonia Light Fifth Street Broadway Antonia 5 Texas Fies Ted George W. Crane Bricker Warren Dewey Roosevelt Americas Bricker Wallace Roosevelt Stassen Dewey Stassen Bricker Roosevelt

Dewey Platform Tailored at Chicago Stadium for Nomination Speech

Report says the Chicago stadium speaking platform was adjusted by GOP leaders to keep the 6 foot 2 inch Dewey within view as he accepts the presidential nomination. The piece notes arrangements for media, delegates, and security plus hotel and travel details around the Democratic convention atmosphere.

Jhigago INS Chicago Stadium Dewey New York G. O. P. Bigwigs Wke Littlewig Fitzsimmons Carson City

Abolition of Electoral College Urged In Senate Debate

Senator Culley D-Dad vows an all out push for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college when Congress reconvenes after the summer recess. The discussion sparked vigorous southern opposition and warnings of a revolt amid concerns over Texas court rulings and the national impact on presidential elections.

Washington Culley D-Pad Congress Guffey Texas Supreme Court Pepper Id.fla Connally J.-Tex Texas George D.ga Pepper United States Senate Pennsylvania New York

Odds on Dewey 3 to 5 in Republican presidential race

Chicago dispatch notes betting markets favor Tom Dewey to win the GOP nomination with John Bricker next, while Everett McKinley Derksen trails. mentions Sen. Stassen and Gen. MacArthur groups active with uncertain word from Stassen’s Pacific assignment and a disorganized phone line at headquarters.

Bob Considine Chicago Tom Dewey John Bricker S-La-L Everett Mckinley Derksen General Macarthur President Club Dalt Lieut Cemdr Hal Stassen Sherman Hotel Stassen Pacific

Stadium Spic And Span for GOP Meet

Chicago prepared for the Republican convention opening Monday. Fifty workers finished three weeks of work using 169000 feet of lumber and 5000 gallons of paint. One hundred fifty flags hang overhead and 30 searchlight units illuminate the upper balcony. The stadium houses a complete police force hospital and communications system for convention needs.

Chicago INS

Dirksen Quietly Seeks Nomination

CHICAGO June 24 Everett Dirksen of Pekin Illinois quietly pursues the GQP vice presidential nomination from the Republican National Committee. Though largely overlooked in the pre convention week Dirksen remains hopeful and plans to enter the convention with expected strength. He continues to campaign for the presidency while officials note he will seek the VP post.

Chicago Forrom Republican National Committee Everett Dirksen Clinots G. QP Pekin Dirkyen Bleyens Hotel Dirksen Congressigen Vice

GOP VETERANS SEEK STRICT PLATFORM PLEDGE

Disabled American Veterans urged Senator Taft and GOP resolutions chief Millard Rice to commit the party to a veteran friendly plank. They demand assurances for decent living standards, dependency payments, hospital care, full or partial employment, and uniform liberalization of benefits. Navajo women use red ochre and mutton tallow as a beauty cream.

Ghicago Robert, A. Taft Ohio Millard W. Rice Washington Veterans’ Organization

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gov. Warren N.Y Dewey Camp Sunning Minte Mid-West Mll Siassen Semuers Dwight Green Winnis Ilinois Green Republican Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Warren R. Austin Vermont Austin Arthur Oh. Vandenberg Michigan Robert A. Taft Ohioan Eugene Millikin Colorado Hickenlooper Aif M. Landon Kansas William Hulehe A. FP Migcron Duella Ferne Rick Damon Fearne Tune Sa Fay Wherle Jewelry Company Houston Watnham Stassen Bricker Roosevelt Dewey Bricker Roosevelt Schricker van Wagoner Champ Russia Roosevelt Schricker Wallace Bricker Wallace Hull Bricker Roosevelt Asx & Campaign Avalon Bricker ‘Roosevelt Stassen Roosavwly Bricker Stassen Dewey Montgomery Ward St. Hall Wallace Bricker Roosevelt Senator Byrd Wallace Roosevelt Bricker Dewey Bricker Dewey Warren Roosevelt Roosevelt Dewey Bricker Warren Bricker Roosevelt Dewey Stassen Roosevelt Dewey Bricker Wallace Gricker Roosevelt Wallace Law Supreme Court Roosevelt Stassen Bricker Hull Bricker Roosevelt Wallace Roosevelt Wallace Bricker Schricker Bricker Willkie Roosevelt Wallace Wallace Roosevelt Hull Bricker Roosevelt Ricker Wallace Hall Roosevelt Wallace Bricker Willkie Bricker Roosevelt Wallace Hull Bricker Roosevelt Wallace Hall Roosevelt Willkie Warren Republican Party Manila Bay Dewey Ricker Stassen Roosevelt Dewey Bricker Warren Stassen Warren Roosevelt Willeie Dewey Movins Tom Gérry Rity Benjamin Kyte Dakota Blanch Nan Garry Walter Hallanan sta+ duimy Connelly United States Uegala Corbett- Southeastern Cradiy John Lee Smith Lee Gas B. Mauermann Lana Sheriff Owen Kilday GOP Plank Jock Justre Sears Nou Amun AL le Cele Lontudice Anality Otho Dickson J. Rogers Optometrials Biaadiga Conronienea
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