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THE DAILY MGUS -LEADER faming I PRICE FIVE CENTS "South Dakota's Leading Newspaper'' SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1946 0 AT ICKELSOI sharpe Carries Minnehaha County; Watson, Maher Holding Leads mi cm OTE BEAO Opponents LAKE REJECTS PRIMARY IS PAC MAN SHARPE'S BID 27 Bodies Still WINS IN INCREASE IN COMMISSION FEATURED BY LIGHT VOTE TURNED DOWN; HAEDER NAMED ALABAMA State G.O.P. Opposed to Third Term Party Chairman Says 'Republicans Want No Man Perpetuated in Office' Pierre, June 5 State Republican Chairman Glenn W. Martens, fof Identified; 200 Are Injured Grace Reiser Defeats Mrs. Only 6,403 Out of a Total Case, Mundt Gain Places Additional fire stories on Pate But Warren Easily Leading Union's Choice in California By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS of 24,000 Registered Votes Cast June 5-m-At least! Walter Farmer for Clerk of Courts By RALPH O.

HILLGREN State Farm edlter Ursom were Mled-many their beds without being Pierre, said today, "South Dakota "Sit tight well get you out." Rescue ladders were quickly raised and more than 50 persons were rescued. Military police and shore patrol Republicans apparently want no The Political Action Committee, man perpetuated In office." By RALPH GREEN Argua-Leader Staff Writer (Tahlea en Pare tt Of approximately 24,000 registered voters in Minnehaha county, members banded together with keMd-todaylnan early morn-ajr, that swept through the 22-m Li Salle hotel in the heart of Scsgo's Loop totrict- which the CIO hopes to make powerful factor in choosing the na tion's leaders, found sharply vary ing results to study today in five In addition to voting on state and county candidates, voters of Lake county had before them in Martens greeted primary returns giving Attorney Geenral George T. Mickelson a growing majority for nomination for governor with the police, firemen and other volunteers to stretch nets in the streets to fin department sources esu- state primaries. catch those who chose to leap. One woman was carried down a fire escape by a fireman and rushed to iHd sbout ZW persons wcie m- statement that "from the standpoint of the Republican organization in South Dakota, nothing occurred in the primary which should, the primary election Tuesday a proposal to change their county' commissioner organization from three members to five.

The proposal for a larger commission lost by only 6.403 turned out in yesterday's balmy weather to cast a majority in favor of Gov. M. Q. Sharpe in his losing fight for renomination; to nominate O. C.

Watson and Jerry Maher on the Republican ticket Passavant hospital. Almost on ar flrst alarm was turned in at in any way, affect harmony within rival, she gave birth to a baby. If i inn on Fall Ballot Without Opposition By HAUL ANDERSEN Aueelaled Preaa (Tablea en Page t) A bid by Gov. M. Q.

Sharpe for a third term, which opponents argued violated party tradition, was rejected by South Dakota's Republican voters as they made Attorney General George T. Mickelson their gubernatorial nominee in Tuesday', primary. In 1,767 of the state's 1.949 precincts, Mickelson garnered 31.283 votes for 22.126 lor Sharpe and 15,536 for Millard Scott, State Reclamation association official and former rural credits director. Republicans had debated th third term heatedly, with supporters of Sharpe holding that a two-year term as governor is not jom-parable with, a president's four year tenure. Haeder Leads Mickelson's Democratic opponent in the November general election Mickelson 11 ri i m.

wnen mui ui "If only some of them had not the party. On High Plane una reureu iui been panicked, they might have been saved," said Fire Marshal jiin 10 minutes ine nrsi wires wm erurulfed in flames, and "It appears from returns now in that Mickelson will be the Repub Corrigan. fa of the main street exits from A temporary morgue was hastily lican nominee for governor. We may be sure that the affairs of state will continue to be conducted set up in the city hall, only a block from the hotel. More than 600 policemen were called to the scene about 150 votes.

Just last week the city of Madison, within Lake county, voted to change from a commissioner to city manager form of government, with nine commissioners in place of three. For clerk of courts In Tuesday's primary, Mrs. Grace Reiser, incumbent, received the Republican nomination over Mrs. Walter Farmer, who has been register of deeds. on a high plane under a Republican I r-year-old hostelry were im-Istble.

extra alarms were sounded aio than 300 firemen battled 1 lue bringing it under control A 3:30 a. m. administration with his leadership and aided In carrying the dead, as for county clerk of courts and state's attorney, respectively; choose six Republican nominees for state representatives and favor for the Democratic gubernatorial, nomination Edward Prchal, defeated in the state totals by Richard Haeder. Republicans, numbering around 18,000, cast 5,581 of the 6,403 votes in the governor contests. On the basis ot unofficial primary election returns.

Charles Lacey led a list of 16 candidates for state representative. The other five nominees, in the order of voting, were sisting the injured, and shepherding Martens said party workers who oposed multiple terms for former the lightly-clad and homeless per MOtt 01 tnose wno were umncu been housed on the third, Governor Tom Berry and Pres. Roosevelt "will not be placed In the sons who had escaped. More than 50 Red Cross people assisted. irth, ltfth and sixth floors.

Aoout embarrassing position of 'talking txtb floor, smoke and panic out of the other corner of their Hunt for Friends First aid facilities were estab 4-' i fa I 0 5 aaii tie jM their victims. At least 10 fhm died as they leaped from its rooms ana ieu we street toieeurtway. lished In the city hall and all available ambulances, from public and private agencies, carried victims to five hospitals. Many of those who escaped were frantically searching for friends and relatives. 17 Unidentified 0( flu IS bodies which overflowed The hotel's register was destroyed tit county morgue 27 were listed unidentified.

On many of the Mia there were only a few rag-sents of burned clothing, which ranbled when touched. Most were in the fire and an emergency list of those who had not been injured was compiled by police, to aid in answering the pitiful pleas of those seeking loved ones. 'id only to negligees or robes. ,11 addition three unidentified Haeder Wholesome Thing "Chances in the state administration are a wholesome thing in the maintenance of the two-party system, which is so vital to our country. If the titular leadership of either party monopolizes the office, there is a tendency to surrender certain initiative on the part of party and workers.

"The men an women who work for party welfare and success are then denied any opportunity of recognition or honor within the party, become discouraged, cease functioning and, to a certain extent, we become subject to continued leadership of one man. The Roosevelt administration is a glaring example of the fallacy of such a course, and notwithstanding Gov. Sharpe's honest and capable administration of state affairs, South Dakota Republicans apparently. want no man perpetuated in office." -thc of two young boys Other loop hotels quickly volun W. I.

Early, Arthur Faiiebust, John L. Wood, O. J. Ostrander and I. J.

Henjum. In this county Sharpe polled 2,200 votes to 1,818 for Atty. Gen. George T. Mickelson, Selby, while Millard Scott, Artesian, won 1,573.

Watson, veteran of two terms as clerk of courts, received 3,047 votes while Seth A. Adamson, former county sheriff, gathered together 2,187 as his opponent. In the state's attorney race Maher, Sioux Falls attorney, was nominated to his first public office with 2,809 votes while T. G. Owen, also an attorney here, put together a total of 2,487 votes.

Losers' Totals The 10 men vho failed to be nominated for representative, to i woman had not been re teered shelter for those driven from their rooms. Cots were set up in vel from St. Luke's hospital to Goy. Sharpe Wires morgue 12 hours after the ball rooms, and other guests in the nearby hotels shared their rooms with the dispossessed. ln Marshal Michael Corrlgan, -at the fire the worst In his 35 a of experience and "one of the Congratulations to Mickelson, Winner Pierre, June 5 P) Gov.

M. Q. will be Richard Haeder, Wolsey farmer, who is president of he State Rural Electrification assoola-" tlon. At the outset, a tight race was indicated between Haeder and Edward Prchal, Burke, former board of regents member. But Haeder soon grabbed a substantial lead that mounted as ballotlnjr progressed.

When 1,589 precincts were tabulated, Haeder stood ahead of Prchal, 6,738 votes to 5,379. Third place went to Mrs. Jennie O'Hern, Wak-pala, national committeewoman, with 4,208. Almost from the start lt was clear that this year's Republican nomination would not go to party convention, a mathematical possibility in the three-man contest aa a candidate must win at least 35 per cent of the total vote for nomination in the primary. In quick order, Mickelson caught on to 40 per cent of the vote and it appeared his final total would be 48 per cent or better.

Similarly, a convention postlude wm ruled out in the Democratic! side as Mrs. O'Hern dropped behind her male opponenta. Both of the state's Republican representatives, Francis Case and Karl Mundt. won nominations without opposition. Each will be op-peed, however.

in the November election. Case, whose labor disputes bill has been heavily debated, will One fireman was killed and 20 to 30 were injured in battling the fire and smoke. Many of the fleeing guests tried to explain," said firemen beard three explosions, spaced i minute and a half apart, to carry personal possessions with The PAC-backed candidate for the Democratic nomination for Bovernor of Alabama was an easy winner. It was a different story in California. There Republican Gov.

Earl Warren outdistanced the PAC's choice in even the Democratic primary. Warren Leading Warren, who turned down appeals at Chicago in 1944 that he run for vice president on the ticket headed by Thomas E. Dewey, was well out in front for both the Republican and Democratic nominations for another term as governor. Senator William Knowland, another California Republican who hoped to be selected by both political organizations, ran far ahead in his own party's senatorial primary but trailed former U. S.

Representative Will Rogers, for the Democratic endorsement. Elsewhere in the five states which held primaries yesterday: Democratic Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico held a slight lead for renomination over Gov. John J. Dempsey. A political novice war veteran.

Giant James E. Folsom, won the Democratic nomination and hence for practical purposes the election as governor of Alabama. Former Governor Harold G. Hoffman of New Jersey was beaten off in a comeback attempt. Renomination of incumbent senators and most representatives was indicated in all sections.

California's laws permit candidates to file in both party primaries. In the Republican gubernatorial primary, returns from 6,187 of the state's 15,192 precincts gave Warren 227,080 and Democratic Attorney General Robert Kenny 27,135. Reports from 5,897 precincts in the Democratic voting showed Warren leading Kenny 189,815 to 155,025. AFL Backs Warren Kenny was backed by the CIO-PAC while Warren was favored by the AFL state executive committee. The Republican senatorial primary returns from 5.897 precincts gave Knowland 134.247; Rogers 57,851 and Rep.

Ellis E. Patterson 12,944. On the Democratic ticket with 5,674 precincts reporting. It was Rogers 140,443, Knowland and Patterson 72,667. The voting outcome In other states: New Mexico Chavez pulled narrowly ahead of Dempsey in returns from about half the state.

Thomas J. Mabry, former chief justice of the state supreme court, built up a lead over William Barker of Sante Fe for the Democratic nomination for governor. Hurley Unopposed Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of war under Pres. Hoover and ambassador to China for Pres.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, was unopposed for the Republican senatorial nomination. Rep. Antonio M. Fernandez led Sharpe today telegraphed congratulations to Attorney General warns discovery of the fire.

Jih Flanagan, chief house de- them, but in many cases the loads gether with the votes they were: P. O. Schiager, William Utt at the La Salic, aairl the George T. Mickelson, who defeated grew too heavy and the corridors were lined with abandoned belongings, and a pile was assembled In H. Heiden, Mark Myers, Dale Burgum, Sam P.

Adams, For the coming register of deeds vacancy, Fred Pfeiffer received the Republican nomination over Roy Trotter and Merlin Hiaring. Lincoln County Robert T. Kappen, former sheriff, defeated Iver Haakenstad for the Republican nomination for sheriff in the Lincoln county primary. For sheriff, Bernhard J. Tuntland defeated Walter W.

Wiebersick, and for register of deeds A. E. Boyum was nominated over Arthur B. Gud-mundson In a flve-way race for delegates to the Republican convention, winners were Carl K. Anderson, A.

M. Johnson, and Adolph Nelson, with Alfred Twedt and Robert S. Wennblom losers. Miner County Former State Senator A. N.

Hanson, who has served also as county commissiorer ana president of the State County Commissioners association, received the Republican nomination for representative. He defeated the incumbent, Dean Tripper, Canova newspaperman. In a contest for county commissioner, Jess Bloom was nominated over Olaf Stokke. McCook County John H. Schlueter, Canistota and Bridgewater newspaper publisher, who was challenged for his position as state representative, defeated Dave McFarlane 484-426 in the Republican primary.

Harold Lockwood defeated Boyd Warren for the sheriff nomination, and Darrell W. Kinzley defeated H. A. Willoughby for the party choice for coroner. In a four-way race for delegate to state convention, winners were Ralph Hetland, George A.

Moore and Murl Staley, with Henry Vinz the loser. Turner County Roland S. Almond won the Republican nomination for treasurer over J. C. Jensen, incumbent auditor; Jack Soeth received the top to lUrted in the No.

5 elevator Quoted Detective- the streets. the governor in the Republican primary contest for the gubernatorial nomination. Eivind Larsen, A. H. There were many stories of in Kemper, all of Sioux Falls, and George H.

Kalb Hartford, ia as saying that the operator the No. 5 elevatftr rushed 4nto and said there was Are In 1.125; Harold C. Lee, Brandon, Describing Mickelson's showing it the polls Tuesday as a "well 428; Oloi Ronnlng, Dell Rapids, earned victory," Gov. Sharpe wired Swral persons with flr dividual heroism. Taxicab drivers waiting at the hotel for fares went to the upper floors to assist.

Walter Boris, an employe of the Chicago Elevated Lines, was credited with carrying 12 persons from the third floor. ftTJUhers went to the reported an of the fire, and the fire de-Wwnt summoned, arriving 1Worsix minute 1.439. Total for winning representatives: Lacey, Sioux Falls, Early, Sioux Falls, Fane-hust, Sioux Falls, Wood, Hartford, Ostrander, Sioux Falls, Henjum, Sherman, 2,030. As things now stand, neither Boris said that he came on one DEMOCRATS SWEEP ARMSTRONG COUNTY Armstrong county, strong on acres and lean on people, made its first election report in several years at Tuesday's primary. The results were a total Democratic sweep, and all for one candidate.

Five votes were cast in Armstrong's single precinct. Every one went to Jennie O'Hern, who contended unsuccessfully against Richard Haeder for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. A rangeland unit in the central part of the state, Armstrong county's total population at last report was a scant dozen people. it was simnlv nnoiiiTi tv, couple overcome in their bed. He carried them to the bathtub, covered them with wet towels and called help.

Police then evacuated flr spread," McNamara 'Win a twinkling the whole Ju a mass of flames. Prom (Continued on page 2, column 8) fJT everyming was chaos." "in 1 1. nrnnia ai Watson nor Maher will face opposition in the November general election since the Democrats have Senate OK's this morning and said he hotel knlen8ineeri members placed no men on the ticket. McFarland Opposed Sheriff H. B.

McFarland, Orercom Rt Smni. the Selby attorney: "Further congratulations on the opportunities for constructive development and Improvement in South Dakota which the governorship will place before you. "Your election this fall is assured." He commended Mickelson for the latter's "clean campaign." In a supplementary statement issued as late returns indicated a mounting Mickelson margin, the governor said: "I wish to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of my friends and supporters throughout the state who gave me so much assistance during the campaign. Such support and assistance are the real pay-offs for public service and yours wiil be long remembered and appreciated. "We should now all unite in support of the nominee of our party so that his election this fall may be Gov.

Sharpe sought renomination for a third term. seeking reelection and not opposed and vohmto. Draff Bill Waslhngton, June 5 (IP) The in the primary election, will face Harley Hayes, Rt, 2, Democratic San Francisco, June 5 IP) Bay area banks closed today for the candidate. Si Tmnl 8UMta the and heat rushed June primaries all except the Ber- passed a draft extension bill Republicans nominated yesterday will compete with six on the op-I sing ticket who were unopposed itef ih.f.. me eie- CL the rooms- On bodies were today which would continue the act until May 15, 1947, permit 18 and them on stretchers.

Streets Blockaded All streets were blockaded one or two blocks away from the hotel, situated at Madison and La Salle streets, in Chicago's financial district, to keep back the thousands of spectators who gathered. This morning, the blockades remained in place, and additional thousands, working in buildings in the roped off area, had to secure special permission to pass. The hotel was built In 1909 and City Building Commissioner Paul Gerhardt today said it had never been cited for any violation of the building code. The Fire Prevention bureau said a warning had been addressed to the hotel on May 10, listing 10 points which needed correction, and giving the hotel 15 days to comply. Chief John L.

Fenn, of the Fire Prevention bureau, said warnings had been issued on various Instances since 1927, resulting in corrections by the vote for sheriff over Harvey Nelson and so did not appear on the Dem and Flovd Merritt; Claude A. Pur- 19-year-olds to be drafted again cell defeated J. R. Gallagher for the ocratic ballot. They are Gordon Hanson, John Peters and Emll Larson, Sioux Martin Lane, Rt.

register of deeds nomination: and after this month, and raise the pay of enlisted men. L. L. Madsen defeated Andrew s. 2, Sioux Falls; O.

B. Eliason, The vote on final passage was 69 Bogue for state's attorney. Union County In a Democratic primary contest, fleam. h.Vk is Psltln- The the Hy nd hadbeen overcome wer founl bandw and her child, recoKnlon. temeT 1 the Crooks, and Frank Wright, Brandon.

The Republicans have two senatorial candidates; Arthur B. Anderson, Sioux Falls, and Albert R. Risty, Corson. They will face A. P.

Amundson. Colton. and J. S. to 8.

It cames after the senate defeated, 63 to 14, a proposal that actual Inductions be halted Vhile the volunteer system got a further trial with the pay of an army private raised from $50 to $75 a month. tJallagher, Sioux Falls, Democrats, nal Heights branch of the Bank of America. Noting the front doors were unlocked, a passerby turned in an alarm but police found the building empty. Bank Manager Joseph C. Onora-tio told officers nothing was missing.

A forgetful Janitor just failed to lockup last night. OFFICIAL FORECASTS Sioux Falls and vicinity: Some cloudiness tonight with a few light showers. Little change in temperature. Thursday partly cloudy and continued warm. Low tonight 55.

High Thursday 85. South Dakota: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Scattered thunderstorms tonight. Low 55 to 60. High Thursday 85 to 95.

IOWA: Fir and warmer tonlht and Trnirdnv. MINNESOTA: Partly cloudy tnnliM and Thursday with urattcrMl hnfr nnrth and central. Warm.r nntht tonight. Cooler near Like Superior Thuradajr. Local Temperature Teday Tenlerday a.

SO p. 7S a. m. DO S7 Matt E. Schmitz defeated Charles A.

La Fleur for commissioner of the first district. J. Fauss Webber won the Republican nomination for auditor over I. Morgen Asbjeld and Ludvig L. Larson: and Sam Wennbloom defeated R.

F. Verzanl for register of deeds. Moody County There were no contests for nominations within either party. Austin Named Longstaff Haeder Promises Clean Campaign Huron, June 5 (IP) Richard (Dick) Haeder, whose nomination as Democratic candidate for governor appeared certain on the basis of primary returns available early today, said in a statement he would conduct "a clean, honorable and vigorous campaign next fall." Haeder acknowledged receipt of a telegram from Mrs. Jennie O'Hern, Wakpala, congratulating him and extending "my very best wishes for your further success." Edward to U.N.

Council in the general election. In the five-cornered Democratic ra.ee for delegates to the state convention-three to be nominated Burt Leahy, Sioux Falls, polled 612 votes; Eugene Mahoney, Sioux Falls, was given 610, and A. P. Amundson, Colton, received 493. Feme Ersklne and Rose Ryan, Sioux Falls, collected 460 and 407 respectively.

This count is for 67 of the 77 precincts. George J. Danforth, Claude A. Hamilton and Henry Carlson, Sioux Falls, won 4,181, 4.105 and. 3.686 a field of eight seeking two democratic nominations for representative.

Lt. Gov. J. B. Jones was second and Mrs.

Georgia Lusk, state school superintendent, third. New Jersey Hoffman's comeback failed. Alfred E. Drlscoll, state alcoholic beverage control commissioner, captured the Republican nomination for governor. The Democratic nominee, unopposed in the primary.

Is Lewis G. Hansen, former Jersey City Judge. Senator Alexander Smith and Mayor George E. Rrunner of Camden were unopposed for the republican and democratic aena-torial nominations. All of New Jersey's 14 representa Held Men MOE PARISH EXCEEDS WORLD ACTION QUOTA Hudson, S.

June 5 Moe Lutheran parish near here oversubscribed its quota in the two-year World Action program by $1,180. it was announced today by the Rev. Alvln A. Snesrud, pastor. The three churches of the parish raised in one offering, while the moi rioneer NePaperman Had Btn HI Health BASEBALL Washington, June 5 (IPs Pres.

Truman today selected Senator Warren R. Austin, Vermont Republican, to be America's representative on the L'nited Nations security council. The appointment will not become effective until next January. The White House explained that a constitutional limitation prevents Austin from succeeding now to the position just resigned by Edward R. Stettinlus, jr.

Prchal, Haeder's other opponent votes, respectively, in the 67 precincts. They were unopposed for Republican delegates. (Early Finals) AMERICAN LEAGUE Score R. H. E.

Detroit 100 001 0002 8 1 PhiladelDhia 000 000 0000 4 1 84 S.ay John had not yet conceded defeat. Text of Haeder's statement was: "First, I want to thank the Demo quota was $5,994. More than $700 tives were renominated, including Rep. Fred A. Hartley, whom the a a.

10 12 midnight Moon 8unrle today 44 was raised by children in the Sun day school. ho di.d ne wte 0lea after long cratic voters of South Dakota for the honor they have bestowed upon Trucks. Benton (5) and Rich-' PJ-f AC had marked for deTeatin the 10th district because of his me. I promise them a clean, hon and 3 12 nunaei I Relative humidity .55 Total precipitation for year 1.31 State and National Temperatures ards; Flores, Marchildon (9) Lawrnu leadership in the house fight to orable and vigorous campaign next MEDICAL CONVENTION Rosar. fall and, if I am elected, I pledge myself to represent all of the people GOING TO RAPID CITY 14 houra preceding Tarn.

restrict OPA'a powers. Hartley won easily from Walter A. Schaefer. an insurance man with no political Bad Nauhelm, June 5 A general court-martial today convicted PFC. William B.

Norrls of Mulga, of beating four Ameri without prejudice or favor to special ABERDEEN CLOTHING FIRM INCORPORATES Pierre, June 5 (IP) Articles of Incorporation for the Calmenson Clothing Aberdeen, capitalized at 850,000, were filed today by the secretary of state. The firm waa organized as a men's clothing concern, articles Mid. Directors are Huih Agor, L. 52 i 5 interest groups. Albama Folsom, 37 year old war Aberdeen, June 5 (IP) The 1947 South Dakota Medical association convention was awarded to Rapid can soldiers imprisoned at the V.

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R. O. Mayer, secretary, said today. A previous press release said the convention would be at Redfleld. 75 a'lon.

and coordinator for the Bea- $15 a month in pay for four months die end Spink county electric ssso- a total fine of $60. He was not New Orleani ..71 5 the Democratic nomination for gov' emor, equivalent to (lection. T. Van Slyke and Douglas BanU. KawYork I ciatlons.

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