Russell Denies Three-Way Political Trade Rumor
At his Winder Georgia home Senator Richard B Russell Jr denies any truth to a three way deal involving Clark Howell and Eugene Talmadge. The Atlanta Journal dispatch notes rumors circulated from the Philadelphia convention as Russell returns for President Roosevelt's acceptance speech. His brother Robert Russell’s auto accident is also mentioned with no serious injuries.
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Richard B. Russell, Jr
Winder
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Eugene Talmadge
Russell
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
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Atlanta Constitution
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Richard B. Russell Jr
Robert Russell
Senator Russell
Lawrence Camp
United States
Edgar Dunlap
Gainesville
Howell
Democratic Platform Calls for Federal Authority in National Problems
The Democratic convention adopted a platform urging federal action to handle droughts, floods, wages, child labor and other national issues even possibly via a constitutional amendment. It contrasts with the Republicans, pledging to balance state and federal treatment and pursue measures within the constitution, with an amendment if needed. The plank also endorses New Deal policies and outlines goals on money, spending, taxes, foreign policy, tariffs, farming, power, and housing.
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Nathan Robertson
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Democratic Dlank
Watkins Urges Legion to Enlist in Fight on Auto Accidents
Georgia Legion members were urged to curb traffic accidents and juvenile crime through safety education and youth programs at the state convention in Athens. Ben T. Watkins, Macon police chief and state commander, called for obeying traffic laws and safer vehicles while highlighting Legion sponsored youth activities and community service.
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Legion
Athens
Ben T. Watkins
Georgia
Georgia Okays Two Thirds Rule Change At National Convention
Georgia delegates supported a two thirds rule compromise replacing the nominating vote with a simple majority and directed the national committee to redraw representation. Chairman Marion Allen and Cox clashed over the vote, and a brief gallery disturbance occurred as Melton of Griffin Daily News emerged as a Legion supporter.
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Marion Allen
Georgia
Rules Committee
Cox
Allen
National Committee
Arthur Lucas
Harvey Kennedy
Jack Carruthers
Winder
Charle Reynolds
Donaldsonville
al Smith
Carrithers
Reynolds
Legion
Melton
Griffin Daily News
Payroll Truck and Driver Missing in Rhode Island Heist
Pawtucket Rhode Island June 26 An armored truck carrying a $19000 payroll and its driver Walter Hussey vanished from Main Street after guards left a hospital branch. Police suspected kidnapping but later found the truck on Bowers Street with the driver still missing. Fingerprints were taken to check for money inside.
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Pawtucket
R. LL
Walter Hussey
Main Street
Rhode Island Hospital
Bowers Street
Rule change ends two thirds Democratic nominating rule
Administrations leaders hail a rule change abolishing the two thirds requirement for nominating presidential and vice presidential candidates. Southern foes decry the move while Josephus Daniels of North Carolina backs it as party progress. Congress will draft a new delegation plan for the 1940 convention.
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D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Olin D. Johnston
South Carolina
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Mexico
National Committee
Dixie
Clark
Missouri
Woodrow Wilson
Rules Committee
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Chicago
John W. Davis
American women toppled by two Britons at Wimbledon
Betty Nuthall and Mrs Allister of England defeated the favored U S Wightman Cup pair Carolin Babcock of Los Angeles and Mrs John Van Ryn of Philadelphia 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the first round. H W Banny Austin of England reached the men's singles quarter finals with a 6-4 6-1 6-2 win over Andre Martin Legeau of France after a tentative start.
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Eng
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Allister
England
Carolin Babcock
Los Angeles
John van Ryn
Philadelphia
H. W. (Banny) Austin
Andre Martin-Legeau
France
Austin
Buffalo Man Plans Atlantic Barrel Voyage For Bonus Money
Ernest Bielarski says his veterans' bonus will fund a voyage across the Atlantic in a nine by six foot eight inch barrel built by a Buffalo cooperage. The craft costs about $1,000 and should be ready in ten days with a hollow mast for venting and a keel to stay upright. He aims to sail from the Battery in New York in July toward any European port.
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N. Y
Ernest Bielarski
Atlantic Ocean
Buffalo Cooperage
Ernest
New York
Europe
QO. E. Bowles
Tides at St Marks Light Friday Forecast
Predicted tides at St Marks light house for Friday June 27 list high and low times. High at 8 21 a m low at 1 27 a m high at 9 03 p m low at 3 00 p m.
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St. Marks
Roosevelt Renomination Backed At Democratic Convention
Delegates in Philadelphia praise President Franklin D Roosevelt in nominating speeches as cheers fill the Democratic National Convention hall during the renomination process. Associated Press Photo record notes the event and crowd reaction.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Mack Picts Roosevelt as Leader in War Against Greed
Philadelphia June 26 Roosevelt praised as inspirational leader in a war of humanity against greed. Judge John E. Mack formerly Roosevelt nominator spoke briefly before the Democratic convention urging renomination and arguing the new deal powers shift control from wealth to the people. He defended the administration against attacks by financial interests and hailed progress toward prosperity and security under Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
John E. Mack
New York
Mack
Roosevelts
Franklin PD
Washington
United States
Nomination by Acclamation for Roosevelt at Philadelphia
Judge John E Mack of New York nominated Franklin D Roosevelt by acclamation at Convention Hall Philadelphia praising the president as a champion of the masses and a reformer. Delegates cheered amid banners and applause as seconding speakers cited his battle with infantile paralysis and loyalty to public service.
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Edward J. Duffy
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
John E. Mack
New York
Actus
Woodrow Wilson
Mack
Albany
North Carolina
Roosevelt-Garner
Alabama
Pihb Graves
Hu Maan
New York State
Franklin Roosevelt
Alfred Fo. Smith
Democrats Plan Rousing Denomination of FDR and Garner
Philadelphia June 26 The Democrats pledge to seek a constitutional amendment if needed to solve pressing problems and renominate Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Judge John F. Mack of New York moved Roosevelt’s name forward as delegates prepared for an all-Roosevelt convention. Tomorrow afternoon will unveil the renomination of Vice President John Nance Garner with a large crowd expected at Franklin Field.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Roosevelt
John F. Mack
New York
John Nance Garner
Franklin Field
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