National Whirligig on Roosevelt Platform Crossroads
The article analyzes the Democratic platform as a strong, unified document shaped by Franklin Roosevelt with potential constitutional changes. It notes Republican fears of federal overreach, the Supreme Court's stance on national control of business, and the likely political maneuvers by Roosevelt and allies. It highlights key figures like Wagner, Landau, Norris, McNutt, and Farley, and discusses the 1940 campaign landscape and veteran support strategies.
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Crossroads
G. O. PF
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington
Wagner
White House
Philadelphia
America
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Noppartisan
Bee
NRA
Batile
Congress
House
John J. McSwain
South Carolina
Borah
Vandenberg
Steiner
Dickinson
Bankhead
Landau
Political realignments and price of power in postwar era
National party figures collide over strategy as O Connor defies York caucus to back two thirds rule repeal. Farley appears to back him, while Baldwin’s position weakens in Britain, Attlee’s Labor rises, and Western rail traffic gains from fare cuts.
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New York
Philadelphia
John J O'Connor
O'Connor
Congress
John Boyd Thacher
Albany
Farley
Stanley Baldwin
Baldwin
Flarco
House
Labor Party
Attlee
Ahle
France
Leon
England
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Station
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Farmer Clings to Buggy in Battle Creek Story
Andrew Idhansen, a farmer near Battle Creek, Iowa, prefers a sturdy buggy as safer transport. He now drives a newly ordered top buggy, noting the last buggy sold in Battle Creek was 16 years ago, a vehicle Hansen recently replaced.
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Battle Creek
Andrew'idhansen
Hansen
Hausen
Steel industry opposes forced union membership drive
Non industry connected groups lead a campaign pushing a closed shop. Disturbing indicators and strikes arise as the campaign targets union membership. The steel industry states employees need not join any organization to work, and advancement relies on merit, warning the drive would disrupt workers and threaten national welfare.
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New Deal
Federal Housing Administration
Norris
Nebraska Power
Andrey Williams
SEU
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
American Legion
Legion
McNutt
Nodiana
George H Farle
Pennsylvania
Earle
Veterans’ Committee
Elyria
Keyes
West Ave
Auto Service
Saint Overborks
Cleveland News
THE
Lorain County Savings & Trust CO
the Savings Deposit Bank & Trust CO
Elyria Savings & Trust CO
National Party
Bellaus
American Iron
Amer
Ican
Prin
Collec
Nesses
Panying
American Iron and Steel Institute
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