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October 18, 1929
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
New York World reports Alfred E. Smith has not ruled out seeking the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932. He declines to confirm 1934 Senate ambitions and states he avoids long-term plans, letting opportunities come naturally.
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AL SMITH MAY SEEK PRESIDENCY IN 1932
Declines to State Whether He Has 1934 Senatorial Ambitions
New York, Oct. 18.-(AP)-Under the headline "Smith's mind open on candidacy in 1932 national race." the New York World today published the following:
The Democratic presidential nomination in 1932 is not a closed book for Alfred E. Smith.
"Governor," he was asked, "is it true that you will seek to enter the senate in 1934?"
Mr. Smith declined to answer the question for the record.
"Have you determined not to run for president again?"
Mr. Smith did answer that question and this is what he said:
"A man never gets anywhere or accomplishes much if he makes his plans too far in advance. I have never made definite plans for the future. I have never gone about it that way. What I have done has sort of come my way. I have never determined matters long in advance. You cannot tell what is going to happen in the future, what may occur in between times. And to count on what you will do at some distant time is, to me, silly."
Declines to State Whether He Has 1934 Senatorial Ambitions
New York, Oct. 18.-(AP)-Under the headline "Smith's mind open on candidacy in 1932 national race." the New York World today published the following:
The Democratic presidential nomination in 1932 is not a closed book for Alfred E. Smith.
"Governor," he was asked, "is it true that you will seek to enter the senate in 1934?"
Mr. Smith declined to answer the question for the record.
"Have you determined not to run for president again?"
Mr. Smith did answer that question and this is what he said:
"A man never gets anywhere or accomplishes much if he makes his plans too far in advance. I have never made definite plans for the future. I have never gone about it that way. What I have done has sort of come my way. I have never determined matters long in advance. You cannot tell what is going to happen in the future, what may occur in between times. And to count on what you will do at some distant time is, to me, silly."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Al Smith
Presidential Nomination
1932 Election
Senate Ambitions
Political Plans
What entities or persons were involved?
Alfred E. Smith
Al Smith
Where did it happen?
New York
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Key Persons
Alfred E. Smith
Al Smith
Location
New York
Event Date
Oct. 18
Story Details
Alfred E. Smith leaves open the possibility of running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1932 and declines to confirm 1934 Senate plans, emphasizing he does not make long-term commitments and lets events unfold naturally.