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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
1
An upsurge for Governor Alf M. Landon pressed the Republican nomination forward as platform debates focus on currency and wage provisions. Col Frank Knox and Senator Arthur Vandenberg emerged as key figures in the vice presidential discussion while London managers guided the evolving draft.
In a run off conducted yesterday in Thomas county Dixon defeated incumbent sheriff G E Davis by 750 votes countywide while Craigmiles won the solicitor post by 95 votes over Lacy. County results show Dixon claimed Thomasville and several districts with Davis carrying Boston and Meigs. Craigmiles led in Thomasville Ellabelle Metcalfe Pave and Ways districts.
Senators Borah and Vandenberg and delegates Dickinson and Knox withdrew from the presidential race at Cleveland, leaving a near clear field for Alf M Landon of Kansas as the GOP favorite.
President Roosevelt arrived in Houston to begin a two day Texas visit for the state centennial celebration. He spoke at San Jacinto battlefield after a warm welcome from Governor James Allred and local officials. He said the nation desires no further expansion though Texas independence justified by later colonization.
President Roosevelt in Houston honors Texas pioneers at San Jacinto battlefield noting liberty loving people fight for their beliefs. He contrasts battlefield sacrifice with hopes for maintaining principles through peace and U.S. example in the current generation.
Governor Eugene Talmadge said he will unveil a slate of candidates he will support for state offices at a McRae barbecue on July 4. He declined to comment on a rumored rift with Hugh Howell and noted interests in treasurer and comptroller general posts. entries close for the state primary on June 17.
Memphis Tenn June 11 hope returns for parched fields as general rains are forecast for crops damaged by a severe drought. A wind lightning storm swept eastern Arkansas Tennessee north Mississippi and north Alabama bringing dust hail rain and property damage. Two deaths were direct and two indirect from the storm. Mrs John Cooper and her son Jimmy aged 3 were killed by lightning near Drummond Tenn.
Police report a dramatic arrest near Nashville as three suspects fled in a car after a chase. Officers identified the vehicle and its occupants, including Jett and Cottll, leading to their capture and confinement in a local facility. The incident followed a separate case involving a chain gang escape and a later parole discussion in Georgia.
Long time employee in Tiife, Quebec resigns from the provincial bureau amid family ties to agriculture. Details show resignation effective immediately and note sister relation to an agricultural figure.
Cleveland June 11 Landon managers decided after a one sided defeat in the resolutions sub committee not to carry their fight for a minimum wage constitutional amendment further. The sub committee had completed a compromise Republican platform without the minimum wage plank sought by Gov Alf M Landon of Kansas.
The Republican platform surfaced at noon as Alf Landon presses for a constitutional amendment to allow minimum wage legislation by states. Landon and backers obtained most requested changes from the resolutions subcommittee, delaying the formal convention presentation. Former Senator Henry Allen of Kansas praised the form of the emerged platform while others expect full committee debate later.
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The Thomas County Democratic Executive Committee certifies the June 10 1936 run off totals for Solicitor and Sheriff and declares J E Craigmiles the Solicitor nominee for City Court and C M Dixon the Sheriff nominee. Signed June 11 1936 by S W Davis chairman and others.
Convention Hall Cleveland June 11 reports indicate the landon knox ticket gaining momentum as rivals withdraw. Borah Oregon delegates pledge, Vandenberg Dickinson exit. Knox widely favored for vice president as the platform committee prepares and delegates anticipate a floor vote.
Convention Hall Cleveland June 11 reports a landslide Landon sentiment sweeping the Republican gathering. Col Frank Knox of Illinois would be the running mate if nominated this evening as delegates drift toward a harmony platform while the sub committee hammers out language including a monetary plank.
The forecast covers South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama with partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday. Scattered thundershowers are expected across zones especially in the north and extreme west portions with slight cooling in some areas. Northwest Florida sees local afternoon thundershowers in the east with cooler conditions tonight.
Predicted tides at St. Marks Light for Friday June 12 list high tides at 7:57 p m and 1:48 p m with lows at 7:34 a m and 1:14 a m local times.
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