Convention Noise Fades as Managers Hamper Delegate Play
A veteran political observer recalls the 1944 Republican convention in Chicago where mass crowds and lavish rooms hid the real work. Bricker cast a big glow with bright halls and pictures while Dewey drew little attention, showing that backstage managing sways delegates more than public displays.
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Phia
Monibatess Man Tor
Chicago
New York
Dewey
Ohio
Bricker
Stevers
Hoy
Bricker Steps Aside as Dewey Backers Push Dever Nomination
In Chicago a power scene unfolds as Bricker announces stepping aside for Dewey at the convention. The crowd roars for fifteen minutes before Dever is finally nominated amid chants, whistles, and parades. Dewey’s team had claimed public support, while Bricker teased the crowd with lingering uncertainty.
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Dewey
Bricker
Chicago
Bower
Dever
Mammoth Cargo Planes Ordered for Air Force
The Air Force ordered 28 C 124 sky freighters to accompany long range bombers. Each aircraft can carry 222 fully equipped troops or a 25 ton payload up to 2400 miles without refueling. The planes resemble large LSTs with a nose ramp for heavy equipment and can convert to hospital use carrying 123 stretcher patients, 45 walking wounded, and 15 nurses. A stray note defines a singer in show business as a nice noise.
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Washington
Air Force
Big Triangle Picnic Set For August 18 At Conococheague
The Triangle Grocers Association announces the annual picnic will be held August 18 at Conococheague Park. The event aims to return to pre war scale with prizes including a 1938 Chevrolet sedan, electric refrigerator, bicycles, radios, irons, and aluminumware. Afternoon and evening concerts, contests, fireworks, and dancing are planned. The park has been enlarged and a new grandstand built to seat thousands.
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Triangle Grocers Association
Conococheague Park
Trio for Tanning and Summer Pattern Catalog
Timely three in one pattern for trim shorts and midriff waist tops with a two piece boardwalk skirt option. Includes 35 inch measurements and multiple sizes. Also advertises a Summer Fashion Book offering cap sleeves dresses vacation toys and children’s styles. Published by Pattern Department The Hagerstown Daily Mail New York NY.
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Pattern Department
Hagerstown
Daily Mail
New York
Farm Bureau Group Meeting Highlights And Plans
Hunter Reams outlined farm news broadcasts at the Kee dysville Farm Bureau planning group meeting held Wednesday evening at the Coffman home with cohosts. County directors will meet June 21 to select a girl for Club Week at the University of Maryland July 27, and a countywide Farm Bureau Associated Women gathering is set for July 4 at Shafer Memorial Park Boonsboro to choose representatives for the Maryland Farm Queen contest at Timonium September 4-11. The group opposed a proposed income tax service from the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation. A surprise Menu supper is planned for July 21 at Memories Park in Taylor. Refreshments were served to many members and spouses. Prehistoric men smoked pipes with granite bowls and ash stems.
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Hunter Reams
WARK
Keedysville Farm Bureau Planning Group
John Coffman
Kirby Connor
Charles Miller
Howard Remsburg
The
Associated Women
University of Maryland
Farm Bureau
Shafer Memorial Park
Boonsboro
Timonium State Fair
Maryland Farm Queen
Rene Burtner
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
Taylor Memories Park
GOPs To Declare For Civil Rights
Philadelphia June 18 The Republican party outlines a firm civil rights plank reaffirming FEPC and anti-poll tax measures to win southern states in November A Texas delegate questioned southern representation on the subcommittee and warned the party not to slight the south Chief Justice Maxey pledged a strong civil rights platform.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
GOP
FEPC
Democratic Party
Texas
Deep South
Orville Bullington
Wichita
Falls
Tex
Republican’ Party
George W. Maxey
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
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Conococheague
Raln
Shine
N. Potomac
Armory
U. S. Army
U. 8. Air Force
U.S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Recruiting Office
City Hall
Hagerstown, Md
the Doolittles
Herbert Athey
Howard Swain
Fred Scheler
David Starliper
W. B. Leatherman
Wyand Rohrer
Walter Shank
Howard Remaburg
Startzman’s Liquor
Cor
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Harry
Garvin
Franklin & Prospect Sts
Gop's
Mey
Resolutions
Rudy
Rexall Pharmacy
N. Jonathan St
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Newman Auto CO
Smithsburg
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