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June 22, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
At the 1948 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 22, Pennsylvania Senator Edward Martin unexpectedly withdrew in favor of Thomas E. Dewey, possibly delivering key delegate votes. Arizona yielded nomination order to New York, putting Dewey first.
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DEWEY GETS
BIG BREAK,
CONVENTION
Pennsylvania's Favorite
Son Withdraws in Fav-
or of New Yorker
By JACK BELL
PHILADELPHIA, June 22.—Thomas E. Dewey got the first big break of the Republican National Convention today when Pennsylvania's favorite son, Senator Edward Martin, suddenly withdrew in Dewey's favor.
How many of Pennsylvania's massive 73-vote delegation Martin can carry with him was the big question. Asked this question, Martin said:
"I do not know. I have made no estimate."
Seventy-two of the delegates have been pledged to Martin.
The chairman of the delegation, Gov. Duff, is reported to be for Senator Vandenberg first and then for Senator Taft of Ohio, if Vandenberg seems unlikely to make the grade.
The Martin statement came after an hour-long conference of key Pennsylvania leaders, behind closed doors. Martin also conferred with Dewey.
It came as a big surprise.
Earlier Dewey won another point on which there had been a lot of backstage maneuvering. It was announced that Arizona would yield to New York when the time came to make nominations.
That means Dewey's name will be the first to go before the convention. Alabama will pass when the alphabetical roll is called.
BIG BREAK,
CONVENTION
Pennsylvania's Favorite
Son Withdraws in Fav-
or of New Yorker
By JACK BELL
PHILADELPHIA, June 22.—Thomas E. Dewey got the first big break of the Republican National Convention today when Pennsylvania's favorite son, Senator Edward Martin, suddenly withdrew in Dewey's favor.
How many of Pennsylvania's massive 73-vote delegation Martin can carry with him was the big question. Asked this question, Martin said:
"I do not know. I have made no estimate."
Seventy-two of the delegates have been pledged to Martin.
The chairman of the delegation, Gov. Duff, is reported to be for Senator Vandenberg first and then for Senator Taft of Ohio, if Vandenberg seems unlikely to make the grade.
The Martin statement came after an hour-long conference of key Pennsylvania leaders, behind closed doors. Martin also conferred with Dewey.
It came as a big surprise.
Earlier Dewey won another point on which there had been a lot of backstage maneuvering. It was announced that Arizona would yield to New York when the time came to make nominations.
That means Dewey's name will be the first to go before the convention. Alabama will pass when the alphabetical roll is called.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Republican Convention
Thomas Dewey
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania Delegation
Nomination Withdrawal
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas E. Dewey
Senator Edward Martin
Gov. Duff
Senator Vandenberg
Senator Taft
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas E. Dewey
Senator Edward Martin
Gov. Duff
Senator Vandenberg
Senator Taft
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
June 22
Story Details
Thomas E. Dewey receives a major boost at the Republican National Convention when Pennsylvania Senator Edward Martin withdraws in his favor, potentially swaying the state's 73-vote delegation. Arizona agrees to yield nomination to New York, placing Dewey's name first.