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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1948
Page
3
The June 1948 GOP nominating fight may reach more than ten ballots in Philadelphia as Republicans seek a 34 percent majority from 1,084 delegates. Historical notes compare the 1860 Garfield and 1900 Roosevelt nominations, while Roosevelt’s 1900 victory is cited as a precedent for a prolonged convention.
The piece surveys major party nominating fights from 1860s to 1872 noting conventions adopting majority votes, long deadlocks in New York City and Charleston, and shifts like Douglas and Breckenridge nominations. It recalls Horace Greeley and Liberal Republicans and hints at aggressive party tensions and platform fights.
Republicans consider dark horse candidates as possible nominees amid a split field with Dewey Stassen Taft and others. With 3400 delegates at stake and convention in Philadelphia, analysts note deadlock could favor a fallback candidate if leading figures fail to secure a majority.
Washington reports the next President may be the youngest or oldest in U.S. history. Harold E. Stanson of Minnesota seeks the Republican nomination and electors. Gen. Douglas MacArthur would be the oldest if elected. Notes on past young and old presidents and inauguration details follow, including Meade Roosevelt and other historical figures.
Hungry Horse community seeks an equally hungry horse for a July 16 dam celebration. The Flathead Glitzans committee plans a symbolic act involving the horse and a large food display. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the event centers on the 100 million eaters motif and a riverfront ceremony in Hungry Horse.
The Democratic National Committee braces for a difficult year as internal tensions surface over leadership and direction. Gen. Glenn C. Johnston of Bowih Carolina and other critics challenge President Truman and party officials. McGrath, a veteran senator and former Delaware governor, is seen as key trouble shooter amid calls for unified leadership and prompt action. The convention opens with debate over the party's stance and future course.
In Paris June workers, led by Communist controlled General Confederation of Labor, walkout over wage demands amid government pressure. Anti Communist unions stay at work as clashes rise in the National Assembly over strikes and wage policy. Communists threaten a 24 percent wage rise next week while police and troops assess the muting of unrest.
Investigation into the drowning of Mrs Estelle Huylman in Missoula concluded no foul play. The body was found in a shallow water area in the Bitterroot valley region. Huylman, a native of Helena, had ties to Missoula and visited her parents before the tragedy.
The Senate approved by voice vote a Displaced Persons bill to admit 205,000 homeless people. Debate followed charges of bigotry as lawmakers argued over principles and scope. House compromise measure now goes to the White House for final action. In Boise a worker was saved from a cave in accident after fellow employee Glenn Raine aided by Bill Houston.
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