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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1936
Page
8
Georgia politics heats up as July 4 closes entries for state and district primaries. Governor Talmadge’s plans loom while Roosevelt era battles feature high profile figures such as Howell, Weltner, Rivers, and Dean candidates.
A tropical storm of hurricane intensity passed Aransas Pass and moved toward Matagorda Bay with winds over 60 mph along the coast from Galveston to Corpus Christi. Rain squalls and two inches of rain drenched the area as the Weather Bureau issued a hurricane warning for the Texas coast north of Corpus Christi and monotored inland movement.
In New Orleans on June 27 city architect unveiled 100 new WPA funded pigeon dovecotes atop city hall and Lafayette Square. WPA workers placed signs inviting the birds to inspect the new residences by appointment, as officials aim to move flocks from nests deemed nuisances.
A collision south of Cordele between a passenger car and a produce truck killed Jim Hall of Ashburn yesterday. Authorities reported the fatal crash occurred around dusk and officials are investigating the cause.
Tidal predictions for St Marks Light House list times for Sunday June 28 with high 9 14 a m low 2 20 a m and tides 10 31 p m and 4 15 p m. For Monday June 29 predictions show high 10 06 a m low 2 59 a m and tides 11 52 p m and 5 21 p m.
Philadelphia June 27 Franklin Field will host a Democratic rally around President Roosevelt. Organizers expect about 100 900 people to fill the field for a renomination speech on a platform over the cinder track with Lily Pons and the Philadelphia Orchestra performing tonight. Roosevelt is slated to speak around 10 o'clock.
Georgia sends a 100 percent Roosevelt delegation to Franklin Stadium for the President’s acceptance speech. Senator Richard B. Russell Jr. plans to return to Philadelphia for the sessions naming Garner and the renomination. Governor Talmadge stays aligned with the party platform as observers note evolving intraparty support.
U S naval authorities ordered American sailors on shore leave at Tsingtao to return to their ships today to avoid possible international complications after a Japanese demonstration in Shanghai.
Geneva June 27 The League of Nations covenant revision was handed to the assembly as council delegates refused to begin reform The council kept to reviewing the Italo Ethiopian crisis as anti sanctions lists grew Chile urged reform to admit United States Germany and Japan Nicolas Zritulescu opposed disarmament move Haile Selassie urged aid Ethiopia Emperor said his government legal Ethiopia authority invited funds and arms Britain discussed rearmament with Russia while Nicaragua Guatemala Paraguay Costa Rica and Brazil exit the League Others hint Honduras may join Pan American League of Nations
A Greyhound bus in Macon Georgia caught fire with passengers aboard. Police say all passengers escaped unharmed though the bus sustained heavy damage. The incident occurred in the north part of the city on June 27.
Prominent Savannah business man James O Connor Jr. elected state commander of the American Legion, succeeding Ben Watkins. Unclear list of officers and districts, with names from Athens to Albany and Decatur mentioned in connection with 1937 convention plans and leadership roles.
Atlanta journalist quotes Farley stating Chip Roberts of the Democrat Committee is a likely pick for assistant secretary and the national committee meeting is planned today. The Journal notes Roberts' acquisition as a party insider and his campaign duties for Roosevelt.
Governor James V. Allred of Texas renomInates Vice President Garner praising his service to the nation. He credits Garner with steady leadership, plain honesty, and broad influence in the Roosevelt era.
Vice President John N Garner was renominated by the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia after Texas Governor Alfred declared the nation needs his continued services. The Associated Press photo accompanies the report.
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 27 the Democratic convention renominated Roosevelt and Garner by unanimous vote for a high profile campaign. Roosevelt accepted the nominating pledge at Franklin Field after officers and delegates ratified the decision amid large crowds and national attention.
At Philadelphia the Democratic convention renominated Franklin D. Roosevelt early today by acclamation with no roll call. Vice President John N. Garner was slated to be honored this afternoon as delegates embraced the new deal decisively and prepared for tonight's outdoor acceptance.
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