Manchester Boddy: A Vision for California and the Nation, 1950-01-01 - 1950-01-01

Item — Box: 164, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0013

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Manchester Boddy, a liberal and Democratic newspaper publisher, is running for U.S. Senator with a platform focused on world peace, job creation, economic growth, social welfare, and federal cooperation for big projects in California. He is known for his support of liberal and Democratic causes, his success in business, and his advocacy for veterans, farmers, women, and labor. Boddy has a record of supporting Democratic candidates, including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Henry A. Wallace. He is seen as a strong candidate for the Senate due to his proven leadership and intellectual honesty.