This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Danaher Quits Race for G.O.P. Chairmanship
Washington July 21 three candidates emerged as front runners for the Republican national chairmanship to replace Hugh D Scott of Pennsylvania. Guy Gabrielson Arthur Summerfield and Bert Howard head the field with former Senator Danaher quitting after Taft withdrew support. The piece notes Dewey backing and anti-Dewey sentiments influence, listing six possible contenders and noting internal splits among committee members as they discuss strategy and future leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Associated Press
Washington
Hugh D. Scott
Pennsylvania
Guy George Gabrielson
New Jersey
Arthur Summerfield
Michigan
A. T
Bert) Howard
Nebraska
John A. Danaher
Connecticut
Taft (R
Ohio
Danaher
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Summerfield
Howard
Scott
Omaha
G.O.P
Gabrielson
Sen
Martin
Carroll Reece
Tennessee
Harrison Spangler
Iowa
Mag@in
Col. R. B. Creager
Texas
Walter Hallanan
West Virginia
John E. Jackson
Louisiana
Reece
Jackson
Ralph F. Gates
Indiana
Roy E. Dunn
Minnesota
Thomas E. Coleman
Wisconsin
Coleman
Dunn
Harry Darby
Kansas
House
Joseph Martin