Hoover Launches Liberty Crusade At Republican Nation Convention
Former President Herbert Hoover assailed the New Deal as a march of socialist and fascist dictatorships and urged Republicans and fellow Americans to undertake a holy crusade for liberty. He spoke at Cleveland Union Terminal with Mayor Harold Burton and Henry P. Fletcher nearby as thousands cheered.
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Herbert Hoover
Cleveland
Mr. Hoover
Harold Burton
Henry
Europe
Landon's platform changes emerge at convention
The Republican platform surfaced from the subcommittee after Landon Kansas governor demanded revisions including civil service for most federal workers and a pay as you go social security funding plan. Key points covered state rights and anti monopoly measures, while Landon sought a wage amendment plank for states. The draft neared Borah alignment, with debate over gold standard and League of Nations implications.
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Cleveland
Alf M., Landon
Kansas
Senate
Landon
Borah
League of Nations and the World
Landon to Listen to His Nomination
Governor Alf Landon plans to listen to the Michigan and Arthur Vandenberg backed delegation announcing support for his Republican nomination. A telegram from Michigan Governor Frank Fitzgerald urged a unanimous nomination and welcomed the move. Landon canceled a morning briefing to stay at home and planned to hear John D. M. Hamilton’s broadcast nominating him.
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Topeka
Kan
Alf M. Landon
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Michigan
Landon
Arthur Vandenberg
John D. M. Hamilton
Borah backs sixty dollar monthly pension for aged
Senator Borah stated in Cleveland that he favors a sixty dollar per month pension for people over sixty. He spoke with newsmen about Republican platform plans and indicated support for an old age pension plank though he has not participated in social security plank discussions.
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Borah
Cleveland
Baby Born After His Mother Dies in Caesarean Saving Both
In Zanesville a day-old boy survived after his mother Mrs. George A. Spinks died six minutes before birth. A Caesarean section saved the infant, who hospital staff say is doing nicely. Mrs. Spinks leaves husband Edward C. Spinks and seven other children.
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Zanesville
Bethesda Hospital
George A. Spinks
Woman Named President Of Agriculture Board
Columbus June 11 The State Board of Agriculture elected Mrs. William J Pontius of Canton as president succeeding George S York of Greenville Jonas P Pletch of Columbus was named vice president and Lee A Palmer of Pataskala secretary treasurer The move marks the board's leadership change with long serving member Pontius taking the top post.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
William J. Pontius
Canton
Georges. York
Greenville
Jonas P. Pletch
Lee A Palmer
Pataskala
Hoover greeted by crowd on New York business trip
Former President Herbert Hoover arrived in New York to a cheering crowd of several hundred. He declined to discuss the progress of the Republican convention in Cleveland, which he addressed last night.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Taft Delegates Shift Backing in Ohio Crises
Ohio Republican leaders released delegates from their Taft pledge signaling a shift to Alf Landon. Governor Landon gains support as Taft’s backers aim to place his name on the convention floor with possible confirmation by Taft or Grove Patterson.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Ed D. Schorr
Robert A. Taft
Cincinnati
Taft
Schorr
Grove Patterson
Toledo
Scorr
Buckeye
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Frank F. Taggart
Taggart
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G O P Ready For Last Fight Over Platform
At Cleveland the Republican convention labors to finish its platform and name a ticket after nominating Alf Landon for president. Knox and Vandenberg are seen as top VP possibles, with Vandenberg declining to run and urging Knox. Delegates late into the night consider platform terms as the fight resumes.
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Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Frank Knox
Illinois
Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Vandenberg
Knox
Decisive Action on Taxes Delayed in Washington
Conferees moved to a second round of negotiating the tax bill amid forecasts that decisive action on major controversies will wait until after the Republican national convention. House Ways and Means Chairman Doughton said key items may not be addressed this week as focus shifts to minor differences before Congress reconvenes Monday.
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Hoover
Europe
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Conference Committee
Congress
House
Senate
Doughton
N. C
Ways and Means Committee
Iime
Athlete Clyde Stettler Dies After Track Contact With Power Line
Funeral arrangements were under way for Clyde Stettler, 28, a well known semi pro basketball player, who was electrocuted when the track he was working on touched a 2,300 volt power line in Lima yesterday.
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Clyde Stettler
Senator Vandenberg Congratulates Landon Before Nomination
Senator Vandenberg telegraphed Governor Landon congratulating him on the upcoming nomination and pledging complete support in the decisive battle. He also extended his sincere personal regards in the message from Cleveland dated June 11.
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Cleveland
Vandenberg
Landon
Governor Landon Stance on Wage Amendment Overridden
The article notes standard positions and no recommendation for a state minimum wage constitutional amendment. Governor Landon’s views were obtained at the last minute but overridden on the amendment suggestion. Borah prevailed in opposing joining the League of Nations or the World Court.
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League of Nations
World Court
Standard
Landon
Borah
Litt Bros. Two Day Sale Promises Record Low Prices
Litt Bros on West Main announces a two day sale Friday and Saturday with unprecedented discounts aided by buys from New York Chicago and Cincinnati warehouses. The event features new white shoes gowns dresses coats towels curtains millinery and home items with extended hours to 10 PM. A four page ad in the News Journal details values and nationally known brands. The plan aims to attract workers and may become a bi annual staple if popular with Wilmington area shoppers.
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Ual
Litt Bros
West Main Street
Daniel Spiegel
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
News-Journal
Gale
Wilmington
Early withdrawal speculation at convention signals unity aim
Henry P Fletcher, national committee chair, predicts swift convention decisions on Landon Knox ticket and platform. He expects Hoover to campaign for the ticket and sees little bitterness among supporters. London candidate backer John Hamilton calls for a 12 to 15 hour recess to push nominations and platform work. Continued on page two.
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Landon-Knox
Henry P. Fletcher
National Committee
Herbert Hoover
John Hamilton
London
Finland to pay war debt instalment on June 15
Finland notified Washington it would meet its regular semi annual war debt instalment of 164 315 50 dollars on June 15. Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies approved Premier Blum Bill granting paid vacations to all workers in the first legislative project.
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Finland
United States
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Premier Blum
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