The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-11
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delegation to Landon.
 Frank Knox, Chicago publisher, quickly followed, accompanied by Q report he likely would be the Iandon choice for vice-president.
 Ohio swung in line with an agree ment to refrain from presenting the name of It's favorite son candidate, Robert A. Taft.
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 Senator William E. Borah an- ncunced today his name would not be presented to the convention for the republican presidential nomina- ton.
 Bcrah, asked definitely if he was withdrawing formally, said however:
 well there are some contingent cies."
 HIS announcement came after Q conference with the Idaho delega- ton.
 Borah was smiling broadly when he emerged from the meeting.
 Previously he had conferred with other delegates supporting him and given them permission to be rec leased.
 Senator Lester J. Dickinson, of Iowa, also formally withdrew his candidacy for the presidential nom- ir1ation.
 Scramble in All Camps
 The scramble was on in all camps and the strong likelihood appeared that the name of the soft-spoken Kansas governor would be the only one to be put before the convention and that his nomination would be achieved by exclamation.
 The convention schedule was re- vised to conform to the latest de- velopments. ...
 The tentative revision called for a recess shortly after convening to- day until ? p. m., when the platform was expected to be ready for con- sideration. Two hours later presi' dential nominations were expected to be reached, with the vice presi- dental question reserved for con- Bideration tomorrow.
 Vice President BOOmlets
 vice-presidential boomlets sprout- cd all over the convention hall as the Landon forces took open charge amid the crashing strains of 70 Susanna" by the Landon band.
 The strongest report was that Knox had been offered the vice. presidency under an agreement whereby he and the other presi- dental contenders withdrew.
 Kcynoter Frederick Steiwer previ- ously had been the leading conten- lder. From the camps of the withdrawn contenders, however, new i possibilities appeared. Michigan said Iit would offer the name of Cover nor Frank D. Fitzgerald. New Hampshire sponsored the candidacy ! of i1 governor, H. Stiles Bridges. 1 A band played America as the ] morning session began 39 minutes late.
 everybody sing" shouted Chair man Bertrand Shell.
 Landon banners dotted the hall. Most of them read:
 "Landon--the Coolidge of the west"
 Big smiles appeared on the faces of the men and women who sat under the Kansas standard.
 The Most Rev. Joseph Schrembs, 1 Bishop of Cleveland, offered the invocation.
 sunflOwer Badge
 Landons supporters had their pockets buplging with sunflower badges. They were prepared to plaster the lapels of all delegates with the yellow buttons as soon as Ithe Kansas triumph becomes of- ficial.
 For the first time 70 Susanna, the Landon marching song, was Iheard in the convention hall to- day.
 In short statement Knox said he was more Interested in principles, Iplatform and victory in November" Ithan in personal matters, but felt Ittat the time had come for united front against the common enemy"
 "rhe crisis in national affairs Ldemands complete harmony in the |Belection of the candidates to be nominated by this convention" said Knox.
 T did not go into the fight for personal reasons and am more inter- ested in victory for the things for which I stand than am in any personal matters.
 T greatly appreciate the loyal support of the delegations through Iout the country who have ex- pressed their choice for me for president but feel that the time has