Platform promises sound currency aid to aged and unemployed
The 1936 Republican platform pledges payments to the aged and unemployed and support for farmers, while aiming to restore Congress power over dollar value and pursue currency stabilization. It rejects a gold standard return but favors international currency stabilization and a farm plan enabling domestic consumption payments to offset tariff costs.
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Cleveland
U.P
Republican Party
Congress
Clifford Hope
London Group
Landon Wins Republican Nomination Unanimously
At the Cleveland convention Alf Landon secured the Republican nomination on the first ballot by acclamation after Sen. William Borah received 19 votes. Landon pledged to interpret the platform and favored possible constitutional action to regulate hours and wages for women and minors. The party united as other leaders urged the Stop Roosevelt coalition.
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Public Hall
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
William E. Borah
Landon
United Republican Party
John D. M. Hamilton
Borah
Idaho
Ohio
Wisconsin
Carl Bachmann
West Virginia
Republic
Roosevelt
Knox
Teddy Roosevelt
Dickinson
Iowa
Idaho Lion
Bertrand H. Snell
New York
Landon Endorsed Unanimously by Republican Convention
Alf M. Landon of Kansas won the Republican Party endorsement for President at the convention in Cleveland. An enthusiastic crowd acclaimed his name with song and hurrah as the roll call showed no competing candidates. The nomination appeared assured as the session stretched late into the night amid extensive praise of Landon.
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Public Hall
Cleveland
U.P
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Landon
John D. M. Hamilton
United States
Roosevelt Calls Alamo Spirit Key To National Courage
President Roosevelt spoke near the Alamo in San Antonio reaffirming Travis brave line I shall never surrender and urging Americans to meet new problems with courage He praised the Alamo and its heroes Bowie Crockett Travis and the 178 companions saying their sacrifice helped Texas join the nation and inspired citizens to uphold freedom and duty.
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San Antonio
Texas
the Alamo
Roosevelt
Travis
Bowie
Crockett
Benham
Great
Southwest
Unsettled Montana Weekend Forecast With Showers
The Montana forecast calls for unsettled conditions Friday with Saturday showers and cooler temperatures. Strong winds are not mentioned but expect damp, overcast skies and a drop in highs as a cold front moves through the region.
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Montana
Landon Move Jeopardizes Borah's Aid
In Cleveland on June 11 Senator Borah expressed disbelief upon learning Governor Landon endorsed a gold backed currency and a constitutional amendment if needed to regulate wages and hours. Borah, traveling to Washington, questioned why the pledge was issued and said he would wait for morning developments.
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Cleveland
the Plain Dealer
William E. Borah
Idaho
Akron
Landon
Kansas
Borah
The
Plain Dealer
Washington
Knox Favored for Second Spot in Republican Ticket
In Cleveland a string of private talks and telephone chats with Governor Landon pointed to Colonel Frank Knox of Chicago as the leading name for second on the Republican ticket. Landon supporters urged Knox, while Landon aides favored Senator Vandenberg, who again refused and backed Knox.
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Arthur H. Vandenburg
Michigan
Lester J. Dickinson
Iowa
Frank Knox
Chicago
Landon
London
Vandenburg
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Knox
Senator Vandenberg
Quake Hits Helena. Warehouse Collapses Without Major Damage
A strong earthquake shook Helena at 4 15 pm, collapsing a dilapidated State street warehouse. Police rope off the area after a glass pane shattered at St John’s hospital. power stations did not feel the shock. Meteorologist Maughan put duration at five seconds and noted seismograph activity.
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Helena
Roger Smith
State Street
St. John’s Hospital
Montana Power Company
Great Falls
Butte
W. E. Maughan
Helena Weather Bureau
Solon Injured in Boat Explosion Near Meadlake
Boulder City Nevada June 11 A motor boat exploded during an inspection tour of Meadlake trapping Representative James G Shrugham of Nevada and injuring another man who piloted the craft Both were rushed to a hospital with burns the explosion caused gasoline to ignite at the upper end of Meadlake about 90 miles from Boulder City
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Boulder City
Nev
Meadlake
James G. Shrugham
Nevada
Shrugham
Anaconda Welcomes C. F. Kelley Amid Cooperative Call
Anaconda Montana June 11 Special President C F Kelley and his associates were greeted warmly in Anaconda as they toured other state plant sites. Local leaders emphasized cooperative effort and mutual interest to ensure success for the industry and the community.
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Anaconda
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
C. F. Kelley
Kelley
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Alf Landok
Kansan
Hamilton
Alfred Mossman Landon
Kangan
Neil Erates
Aea
Plains of
Herman M. Langworthy
Resolutions Committee
Snell
Solon
Col. Ly
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