Hamilton Hails Bolt Of Smith As "Idealism"
New York reports Republican National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton outlined a plan to frame the 1936 campaign around the honesty of Gov. Alf Landon versus President Roosevelt's alleged inveracity. Speaking at a unity dinner before about 8,500 New York Republicans, he criticized James A. Farley, praised Landon and the GOP platform, and pledged a nationwide drive to portray Roosevelt as failing in taxation and civil service goals while promoting Landon as the candidate of idealism and national recovery.
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Ely Ready To Take Stump For Landon
WESTFIELD Mass June 23 Former UNDemocratic Governor Joseph B Ely of Massachusetts will stump for Governor Alf M Landon if asked He is among five conservative Democratic leaders who urged Philadelphia delegates to repudiate Roosevelt and the New Deal Ely said he would campaign in New England if asked he nominated Alfred E Smith in 1932 for president
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Weather update for Ohio mostly cloudy tonight
Ohio weather brief reports mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a stable temperature trend. Wednesday is expected to be generally fair with little change in temperature and light winds across the state.
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Democratic Convention Opens to Renominate Roosevelt Garner Ticket
The first New Deal Democratic National Convention convenes at TIGN HALL Philadelphia at noon to renominate the Roosevelt Garner ticket of 1932. Alfred E. Smith leads conservatives while John W. Davis is absent. Farley chairs as bitter party realignment unfolds. Delegates total about 1,100 votes and 1,500 delegates. they seek to abolish the two thirds rule and push toward a simple majority in nominating the president. The convention features a strong Roosevelt influence with women prominent, Frances Perkins highlighted, and debate over platform planks including currency, farm relief, and labor policy. The event marks a pivotal shift toward New Deal alignment amid opposing factions and potential draft moves for Lenroot.
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Hearing Tonight On Barber Shop Ordinance Hearing
The safety committee will hold a public meeting in the council chambers tonight to hear public opinion on an ordinance to license barber shops and regulate hours. The draft would allow shops to open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays in summer, except Wednesdays, and close at noon on Wednesdays in summer. Saturdays would run to 7 p.m. with holiday days included, and all shops would close on holidays.
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Roosevelt focuses on renomination speech and pending measures
President Roosevelt works amid calls and drafting his acceptance speech while Congress adjourns. He eyes the $8 billion tax bill and other major measures awaiting action before his Philadelphia convention address. He signed the deficit relief bill and the Omnibus program, with labor leader John L. Lewis endorsing the administration and signaling a strong labor plank.
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Farley Challenges Republicans at Democratic Convention
Postmaster general James A. Farley opened the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia defining the New Deal as the central issue. He argued the choice is between continuing the New Deal and returning to the old system, blaming Republican finance interests for depressions and praising Roosevelt’s crisis leadership. He asserted Landon as a conservative candidate acceptable to East Liberty leaguers while appearing liberal in the West.
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Veterans in Elyria receive first bond bonus checks
About 300 World War II veterans in Elyria and nearby areas received checks today totaling roughly 150 000 dollars as first payments on adjusted service bonds. Checks arrived at the post office this morning for bonds certified last Tuesday, with about half of local veterans presenting bonds then. More checks are expected daily as later certifications are paid.
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Local Legion Corps Plans Pre-Convention Drum Corps Contest
Elyria hosts a two day pre-convention drum and bugle corps contest at Fly Stadium on July 27 and 28 to raise prize funds. A month long Elyria Merchants Trade Expansion Campaign opens Thursday to attract thousands of shoppers and boost local stores ahead of the September national American Legion convention in Cleveland.
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Democratic Platform Battle Divides Left Wing Support
New Deal strategists push for a stronger left wing bid in the Democratic platform as Lehman Wagner and George join forces to shape key planks. Labor reform gains attention with a pending wage plank, while labor leader John L. Lewis’s stance influences miners. Debates over farm relief, monopoly, and public works plans unfold ahead of hearings.
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Today’s Convention Calendar at the Democratic National Convention
A timetable of todays session with times in Eastern Standard. National Chairman James A Farley calls convention to order at 11 10 am with singing. Mayor S Davis Wilson welcomes the convention to Philadelphia at 11 30 am. Farley delivers at 12 Noon and a session recess is planned around 12 30 pm. Farley to reconvene at 7 pm with a prayer and music then election of temporary convention officers. Governor George H Earle of Pennsylvania gives the 8 pm welcome and Len Alben Barkley delivers the keynote address. Broadcast over WTAM and WHK.
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Delegates Welcome At Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia c entrance marks official start of the Democratic National Convention as James A. Farley anchors the session. Alben Barkley to keynote. Mayor Wilson praises Philadelphia while delegates cheer and anti Republican rhetoric heats the hall. Roosevelt renomination anticipated with a New Deal victory forecast.
Sawyer Elected Committeeman from Ohio
Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati former Ohio Lieutenant Governor was elected Democratic National Committeeman from Ohio without opposition after his two opponents withdrew. He thanked delegates and pledged to support the Democratic ticket in November stressing unity of purpose.
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