Forces of Willkie Taft and Dewey Seek Delegates at GOP Conclave
At the Philadelphia GOP gathering delegates hear Harold Stassen urge four fronted goals while Willkie Taft and Dewey supporters race to lock down pledged delegates. Hoover’s influence grows as his late speech looms and party elites clash over Willkie versus the established candidates.
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Willkie
Taft
Dewey
W. B. Ragsdale
Philadelphia
Harold E. Stassen
Robert A. Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
Wondelpool Agem
New York Utility Executive
Willkie Backed by Governor as Indiana Magnate Gathers Support
Governor Raymond E. Baldwin of Connecticut announced in Philadelphia that he would second Wendell L. Willkie’s Republican presidential bid. Delegates opened with Stassen addressing the assembly as they prepare to adopt a party platform and proceed to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Raymond E. Baldwin
Connecticut
Philadelphia
Wendell L. Willkie
Population gains noted in Lynchburg Radford and Bedford
Preliminary 1940 census figures released in Roanoke show Lynchburg up 9 to 10 percent and Bedford up 7 percent over 1930. Radford city and town posts gains while Clifton Forge and Covington report declines. City of Lynchburg 44 470 residents on April 1 1940 up from 40 661.
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Lynchburg
Radford
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Franklin Rafle
Bedford
Covington
Rev W P Good to Preach in Middletown
The Rev William P Good of Springfield West Virginia will preach at Grace Methodist Church Middletown Sunday morning as guest pastor. He is the brother of Ed Good of Middletown. At 3 pm Sunday Rev George S Reamy editor of the Virginia Methodist Advocate will speak at Epworth Methodist Church on the Middletown circuit. Sunday School begins at 2 pm.
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William P. Good
Springfield
W. Va
Bi Ee
Grace Methodist Church
Middletown
Ed Good
George S. Reamy
Virginia Methodist Advocate
Richmond
Epworth Methodist Church
Aged Woman Among Runaways Returns Home From Canada Trip
In Pittsburgh Travelers Aid recovered 30 juveniles lured by the circus and also returned an 82 year old woman to relatives. She had read about Canada and traveled to see the sights without telling anyone.
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Pittsburgh
Travelers Aid
Canada
Greek Society Solidly Behind Defense Policy
At the fifth annual convention of the third district Order of Ahepa in Annapolis delegates from five states and the District of Columbia ended sessions. National president Vv. I. Chebites urged Greek Americans to back American defense, supporting conscription for military training and declaring Ahepa and its auxiliary solidly behind defense measures.
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Annapolis
District of Columbia
Ahepa
Vv. I. Chebites
Washington
River Bridge Repairs Start Amid Ferry Link to Virginia
Brunswick Maryland June 25 preliminary work begins on Potomac River bridge repairs. State Roads Commission provides ferry boat and equipment. Brunswick funds 90 day operation while bridge closed. Ferry carries passengers only. Virginia shoppers can cross for purchases. bridge load capacity to rise from four to ten tons.
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Brunswick
Potomac River
State Roads Commission
Commission
Virginia
Five Thousand Dollar Scholarship For Employee Children
Standard Brands pledges $5,000 to be awarded to children of employees. President Thomas L. Smith announced through local manager Robert Dale. In June 1941, the funds will be divided among 150 students with top academic standings.
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Standard Brands
Thomas L. Smith
Robert Dale
Baltimore Population Grows to 854,144 in 1940 Census
Baltimore is now the seventh largest city in the nation with a preliminary 1940 census count of 854,144, about 50,000 more than 1930. Officials caution figures may be corrected. past counts were 804,874 in 1930 and 733,826 in 1920.
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Baltimore
William A. Dodd
Mannequin Trends Highlight Smiles and Style
Detroit report notes a shift to corn fed mannequins with less rouge though sourpuss expressions remain acceptable. Expert Ralph Alder of New York says mannequins will show more smiles this year reflecting evolving tastes of American women.
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Detroit
Ralph Alder
New York
Secretary Hull Urges Quick Red Cross Gifts for War Relief
Secretary of State Cordell Hull commends the American Red Cross and urges citizens to contribute quickly and generously to the war relief fund. He notes Red Cross relief covers all needed needs and highlights trained representatives already aiding France and England.
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Hull
Red Cross
Washington
Cordell Hull
Norman H. Davis
Red Cross War Relief Fund
American Red Cross
Mr. Davis
Congress
France
England
Blockade On Fireworks Is Being Pushed Nationally
CHICAGO June 25 The National Safety Council urged a nationwide fireworks blockade to cut July Fourth deaths and injuries. It called for police fatality patrols and confinement of fireworks to licensed displays. The council noted traffic crashes and drownings as main killers and cited 8800 deaths and 800000 injuries last July with $300 million in costs. Twenty seven national organizations joined the campaign.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
People of America
Col
John Stilwell
United States
Izations
Council
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
General Federation of Women's Clubs
American Red Cross
National Grange
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
B'nai B'rith
National Conservation Bureau
Automotive Safety Foundation
International Association of Chiefs of Police
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
American Automobile Association
American Association of State Highway Officials
Institute of Traffic Engineers
United States Public Roads Administration
National Society For Crippled Children
National Society For Prevention of Blindness
Kiwanis International
Optimist International
Lions International Knights of Columbus, Masons, Elks, Eagles, Odd Fellows and
Knights of Pythias
Phone Pioneers Elect Officers At Convention
J N Wright of Richmond was elected president of the Old Dominion Chapter of Telephone Pioneers of America at its seventh annual meeting in Luray. Other officers named for the coming year include W J Baggs M C Richards B Fred Wilson and Miss Beryl Hundley. They assume office July 1 after talks by R C McCann and J O Martin and a 25 year service emblem presented to R A Pollard. Entertainment included a dance at the Mimslyn luncheon a caverns trip and social activities.
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Richmond
R. C. McCann
Chesapeake and Telephone Company
J. O. Martin
Washington
McCann
R. A. Pollard
Roanoke
Mimslyn
Luray Caverns
Huge Chain of Mills To Make War Supplies
Washington reports a plan to build a billion dollar chain of government munitions plants as part of a broader $5 billion defense push. The National Defense Commission and War Department back roughly 30 new facilities mainly in the Midwest and South to produce powder, shells, armor, and other munitions, with funds already set aside and more authorized for planes, ships, and weapons.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Defense Commission
Congress
Defense Commission
War Department
Middle West
South
Blue Ridge Mountains
Chemical Warfare Service
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House of Representatives
Ralph Carr
Colorado
Hoover
John W. Hargis
Massachusetts
Herbert Hoover
California
Joseph Martin
Governor Stassen
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
National Defense Administration
Gov
George W. Kurtz
Victor
Aeds Arma
Gains
W. P. Good
Mannequins
Tate i
Firestone Auto Supply &% Service Stores
N. Braddock St
National Organ
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Mini. Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Ohio
Dro Hiny
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Co
Sivils
Houston
Texas
Tong
Ipictore
U.S
Licceri & Mizas Toacce Co
Chesterfield
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