Republicans Nominate Willkie McNary as Vice Presidential Choice
At Convention Hall Philadelphia on June 28 Wendell Willkie won the Republican presidential nomination after a long roll call. Senator Charles L. McNary of Oregon was nominated for vice president on the first ballot amid New York voting 82 of 92. Willkie urged national unity and a strong defense as support poured in from Pennsylvania and other states.
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Hoover
Philaphia
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Vandenberg
Michigan
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Dewey
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Herbert Hoover
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Martin
Pennsylvania
Arthur James
David Reed
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Virginia
Reed
Bricker
Martion
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Chicago
Robert
Fred
Louisville
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Soviet Ultimatum to Rumania Viewed as Defense Move
The column argues Moscow uses the Rumanian ultimatum to deny Germany expansion, aiming to secure Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina. It notes Balkan strategic stakes, Goering’s plans on the Danube, and Stalin’s leverage over Ukrainian minorities, with King Carol anxious over potential further pressures from Hungary and Bulgaria.
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Reich
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Hugary
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Marie
London
Romania
Roosevelt signals more funds sought for army defense orders
President Roosevelt indicated increased appropriations for the army to fund large defense equipment orders. He noted talks on expanding procurement to ensure production capacity, including a potential rise to 50 000 aircraft annually. He named Donald M. Nelson Tobin and James Forrestal to defense coordination roles.
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Weather Outlook for South Carolina
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possibly showers. Cooler in extreme northwest portions Saturday with cloudy skies and scattered showers. Light to moderate east or southeast winds.
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Germans Blame Britain for Red Coup in Romania
Bucharest June 28 Soviet Russia swiftly seized vast Romanian territory in what German officials call a British trick to draw Germany into a new Balkan front. German diplomats warned Carol to accept Moscow’s demands as temporary and stated Germany will settle matters later.
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Clash of Soviet and Nazi Interests in the Balkans
Moscow and Berlin contend over Romania Bessarabia and northern Bucovina as Soviet troops advance following a Russian ultimatum. Berlin signals deterrence by force while Britain sees no peace overtures. New air raids and the Norway sinking hint at broader plans.
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