Republican split over prohibition erupts in 1932 platform debate
Across Washington and party lines a fierce prohibition resubmission controversy roils the GOP as Borah opposes a wet plank and warns against making constitutional questions a party issue. Hoover wavering aides and leaders seek unity while Methodist bishops threaten action to block any repeal or modification plank at Chicago.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Otter
Chicago
Hoover
William E. Borah
Idaho
White House
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Berah
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Hoaver
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Mr. Hoover
Boroh
Washington
Charles D. Hilles
New York
Joseph R. Nutt
Cleveland
James F. Burke
Pittsburgh
Walter F. Brown
GOP Urged to Accept Liquor Issue in 1932
Chicago May 27 A Republican citizens committee pressed Postmaster General Walter F Brown to avoid any prohibition plank that could split wets and drys. Drafted by its vice chairman Raymond Pitehulrn the telegram urged the party to resist forcing a position on prohibition and keep unity amid looming candidate tension in the Middle West.
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Chicago
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Walter F. Brown
Raymond Pitehulrn
Philadelphia
Middle West
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Garner Likes Good Fights in Political Contest
New Haven, Coin May 27. Speaker John N. Garner, a leading Democratic presidential hopeful, says bricks and attacks are a healthy sign, and he enjoys a good fight. He dislikes the influx of personal mail and urges young men to pursue education and work they like. He says Congress suits him and he is enjoying his current job.
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New Haven
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Yale
Daily News
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British Postal Profits in Year Ended March 31
The British post office reported a net profit of 45.94 million dollars for the year ending March 31, a small drop from 1930. Postmaster General Sir Kingsley Wood noted increased business in most departments, with 6.637 billion postal packets and parcels carried, up 77 million from 1930, and over 40 million mail bags handled. The service turnover reached about 3.26 million dollars, and employment stood near 230,000.
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London
British Post Office
Kingsley Wood
Peary Explorer Arrested for Threat in North Carolina
Dr. Clarence Christian Craft, 52, a member of Peary's 1908 North Pole expedition and linked with U S government geodesic surveys, was jailed after allegedly threatening a federal narcotic inspector with a revolver. He faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge filed by Inspector John Dickson of Charlotte following a confrontation in a drug store.
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Charlotte
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Mills rails against public works plan amid bond debate
Secretary Mills declares absolute opposition to a public works program and bond issues. He argues for a balanced budget and state that revival hinges on private employment, while praising Alfred E. Smith for his candor and support of the administration.
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God Man resumes trip to Hollywood
Shri Meher Haba, East Indian spiritual leader known as the god man, resumed his journey to Hollywood on May 27 in Chicago. He explained through an alphabet board that he will break his seven year silence in divine communion on July 13. A home of your own will give you greater happiness. Buy through Light Classified Real Estate pads.
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Hollywood
Chicago
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