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July 16, 1940

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DELEGATES' SPIRITS SUBDUED AT START; Roosevelt's Name Stirs Cheers but No Ovation--However, at Night Enthusiasm Rises

By Sidney M. Shalett Special To the New York Times

CHICAGO, July 15--As the delegates to the Democratic Convention gathered this morning in the circuslike setting of Chicago's sprawling Stadium to take the plunge into ...

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Plank to Abolish Poll Tax Urged on the Democrats

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Repr Geyer and J S Gelders urge abolition plank in Dem platform

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PLATFORM TROUBLE; Foreign Policy Battle Is Indicated as Framers Turn to Task ISOLATION PLANK PRESSED Wheeler Stand Threatens a Fight on Floor--Green Praises President

By Turner Catledge Special To the New York Times

Sen Reynolds asks Dem pledge to fight subversive activities

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BURMA ROAD OFFER LINKED BY BRITAIN TO PEACE IN ORIENT; Japan Told That Three-Month Period Must Be Used for Effort at Negotiation CHINESE PROTEST BITTER Ambassador Points to Effect on Morale--U. S. Policy Will Not Be Changed

By Robert P. Post Special Cable To the New York Times

conf with Under-Sec Butler

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Bombing of Greek Isle By Italians Is Reported

By Unknown Author

Ital planes bomb Kephallenia Is off West coast of Greece

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