Republicans Denounce New Deal in War Platform
The Republican National Committee adopted a platform condemning the New Deal as leading the country toward unpreparedness and possible war. It calls for term limits, repeal of the silver purchase act, gold reintroduction, revised Wagner Act, and a sharp push for national defense, with broad domestic and foreign policy pledges.
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Opposition to Huge U S Army Seeks Halt on Expansion
Washington June 27 Major clash over army size as plans for 500000 men meet opposition to any expansion beyond that level. General Marshall warns against rapid growth citing loss of seasoned units and guard equipment and urges maintaining ready divisions. current strength around 240000 with potential to 335000 by September.
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Republicans Promote Peace Policy and Two-Term Idea
The platform argues for aid to liberty struggles without harming national defense or violating law, criticizes Roosevelt for unprepared defense and leaks of military data, and calls for a constitutional two-term limit while condemning New Deal deficits and partisan use of public funds. It accuses the New Deal of inflaming class tensions and failing on fiscal restraint.
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America
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Virginians in Philadelphia Fight Over Willkie Parade Stand
Republicans of Virginia clashed during a Philadelphia event over the Virginia stand for Wendell Willkie. Delegates argued and a standard was grabbed and carried into the parade by Ryland Craft, with officers removing several participants. Informal polls show Taft favored by Virginians over Dewey and Bridges.
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Virginia Standard
Taft
Senator Bridges
United States Moves to Build First 45000-ton Dreadnought
Washington June 27 The Navy began the Iowa battleship the largest yet begun, with construction at Brooklyn Navy Yard. The RFC arranged a $20 million trade loan to Argentina and talks with Packard over mass producing aircraft engines. Navy also orders three ships to the South Pacific as three vessels head to the South Atlantic. Economic moves target rubber tin and Latin American development while Jones announces RFC financing after Roosevelt signs the raw materials bill.
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Brooklyn
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Jesse H. Jones
Roosevelt
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Body Of Pretty School Girl Found In Wooded Area
Ruth Gornek a 15-year-old high school student was found dead in a University City wooded area near a path. She had been strangled with her play suit skirt and suffered skull fractures and bruises after failing to return from a University City Park swimming pool. An all-night search followed her disappearance. Three bloodstained stones were found nearby, indicating a struggle with an unknown assailant.
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Abraham Gornek
Safe and Sane Fourth Fireworks Rules Enforced Citywide
Chief C W Hollis announces strict enforcement of the Fourth of July fireworks ordinance. Judge Donald Weems urges reading the rules including sale hours, limits on crackers, prohibitions on dangerous devices, throwing explosives at people or vehicles, gun noise, and the quiet zone west of Washington. Violations are misdemeanors with fines, and conflicting ordinances are repealed.
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Italy to Join Blitz on British Isles, June 27 report
An authoritative course says Italian troops may join German forces in an assault on the British Isles. Italian planes are believed to participate as part of the operation.
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