Roosevelt Third Term Move Sparks Democratic Convention
At the convention the crowd demanded Roosevelt as the nominee while President Roosevelt stated he has no desire to seek or be nominated for a third term. Byrnes and Wheeler supporters weighed the impact, with Garner officials insisting the president’s stance leaves the field open for delegates. The session adjourned amid excitement as draft Roosevelt lines and a possible nomination loomed.
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Roosevelt
United States
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Illinois
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Michigan
Byrnes
South Carolina
Roosevelt Forces
Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Clark
Idaho
Wheeler
Montana
Garner
Worth Clark
Burton K. Wheeler
Tydings
James A. Farley
National Committee
Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
E. B
Germany
Byrons
Claude Pepper
Pepper
Mr. Roosevelt
Ita
Perkins
Labor Department
Bankhead
Thomas Buckley
Massachusetts
Mary T. Norton
Barkley Named Permanent Chairman at Convention Fight Roars
Barkley was chosen as the convention's permanent chairman and escorted to the platform by governors Burnet Maybank Herbert O Conor Culbert Olson Keen Johnson and Howard Lafourette. The crowd erupted as Roosevelt was mentioned and state standards clashed amid a noisy demonstration. Roosevelt liaison Ward Hopkins declined to reveal details but confirmed a direct call with the president and urged defense of democratic institutions against ideologies abroad or at home.
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Barkley
Bankhead
Burnet Maybank
South Carolina
Herbert R. O'Conor
Maryland
Culbert L. Olson
California
Keen Johnson
Kentucky
Howard Lafourette
Oragon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Massachusetts Standard
Farley
Bay State Standard
Garner
Texas
Senator Tylings
Roosevelt
Sumner Welles
Ed. Rivers
Georgia
Washington
Barklex
Warry Hopkins
U.S. Defense Orders Hit Record In Peacetime Push
Washington reports a $1.66 billion in forty days defense contract total as the national commission scales up wartime material buildup. President Roosevelt lauds progress, notes plans to reserve machine tools for defense and expand TVA power, with reports detailing raw materials, plant locations, labor, and strategic asset coordination.
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National Defense Commission
Army
Navy
Commission
United States
Roosevelt
Louis Johnson
War Department
Defense Commission
Secretaries of War, Navy
Treasury
Edward R. Stetinius, Jr
National Defense
TVA
Congress
Fall Injures Clifford Misner on West Franklin Street
Clifford Misner of Brookline Avenue was injured in a fall on the 400 block of West Franklin Street yesterday evening. He suffered head cuts, was taken to a physician's office for treatment, and later returned home.
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Clifford Misner
Brookline Avenue
Franklin Street
New York Yankees Deal Reported by The New York Sun
The New York Sun reports a Tuesday disclosure that a deal would transfer control of the New York Yankees to a group headed by the Postmaster General. Details and terms were not disclosed.
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NEW York
New York Sun
New York Yankees
James A Farley to Close Saturday as Demo National Convention Closes Friday
The notice states James A Farley will be closed on Saturday while the Democratic National Convention ends Friday. Classified ads appear adjusted to address reader problems and needs.
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James A. Farley
Fifteen Illicit Stills Seized In 1939 End
Maryland survey shows Washington county yielded 15 illicit stills in 1939 with total state seizures at 168. Charles county 25, Baltimore City 17, Washington third. Committee urges prompt legislative action to enforce repeal statewide.
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Washington County
Maryland
Maryland Alcoholic Beverage Study Committee
Charles County
Baltimore City
Applications To Be Received By Jones
Baltimore July 17 State Employment Commissioner Harry C G Jones will receive applications for five State jobs from State Police cook to movie reviewer until July 31 The deputy state health officer post pays 3000 to 3600 annually The police cook earns 720 a year plus maintenance on duty and the movie reviewer 1500 Tests for other posts including state patrol boat mate will be held after July 31 Calvert county residents eligible for boat mate position
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Baltimore
Harry CG. Jones
Calvert County
Ford's Bride Miss Anne McDonnell Wedding Scene
Miss Anne McDonnell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McDonnell of New York City and Southampton, L A, is the bride of Henry Ford in a scene from their wedding photographed by Jayce Winburn.
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Anne McDonnell
James ¥. McDonnell
New York City
Southampton
L. A
Henry Ford
Jayce Winburn
Petain government seeks reparations from Britain
London July 17 The Petain government of France has demanded reparations from Britain for damage to the French fleet, the Daily Mail reported today. The notice also mentions opportunities in the Classified Section and maintenance on duty rates for medical and other services.
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London
Petain
France
Britain
Daily Mail
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