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Ul0tf p.m. closing hour in order to LosangcIcsCimes2 9 JUNE 8, 1 950 Part I miles blocks Chavez's ivote Machine- California Results Smith Demands North Carolina NEW 'MEXICO Cheer Capital GO Vote Raises New Interest in Warren as Presidential Choice BY WARREN B. FRANCIS, Times Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, June 7 Incomplete figures on California's primary voting today cheered Republican Party leaders, provoked new interest in Gov. Warren as possible GOP Presidential timber in 1952 and brought divided comment about President Truman's popularity. CONTROL IN ALBUQUERQUE, June 7 (JP) U.S.

Rep. John E. Miles with backing of the State administration today became the Democratic nominee for Governor. In doing so he turned back the attempt of Sen. Dennis Chavez, a Truman political friend, and his brother, former U.S.

Judge David Chavez to control the Democratic Party in New Mexico. Judge Chavez conceded that Miles had won the nomination on the face of unofficial returns on all but about a fourth of yes terday primary election. sity of North Carolina, claimed Smith was an instrument of big business and that he never had befriended the average working-man. Smith argued that Graham had been affiliated with CommU' nist organizations. Graham re plied he had always opposed Communism.

Sheriffs Name Leader CHICAGO, June 7 (tf5) Walter Monaghan of Pittsburgh today was elected president of the National Sheriffs Association. The good old day may be gone, yon think, but where they've gone to is Hotel del Coronado! No confusion no smog no traffic and the cweet melodies of the fuin-kiswd Pacific to coothe your jangled nerve. Te do jim one thing here at Coronado provide good holiday living, with maximum comfort at a minimum price, Harry S. Ward, Managing Director Hotel de! CORONADO CMoii tkt Baf FOR RESERVATIONS FROM LOS ANGELES AREA CALL CHAPMAN PARK HOTEL-DUnkklc 4-1181 Senate Runoff RALEIGH, N.C., June 7 Willis Smith today announced that he will enter a June 24 run off primary against Sen. Frank Graham for North Carolina's Democratic Senatorial nnmina tion.

Graham led Smith by votes in the May 27 primary but lacked a clear majority bv oboo votes. Smith, an attorney, cam paigned as a conservative in opposition to much of the Presi dent's program. Former Sen. Robert R. Reynolds and Olla Ray Boyd, a pig breeder, were eliminated in the first primary.

Sen. Graham and Smith waged a heated campaign before May 27. The forces of Sen. Graham, former president of the Univer- it; inpiw mark ballots on the machines. On motion of Supervisor Roger V.

Jessup, the board asked for a report on the matter from Registrar ofVoters Benjamin S. Hite and County Manager Waj'ne Al len. It was indicated that the new machines may be too complex to be easily understood by many voters. In addition, Tuesday's ballot was larger than usual. Hite pointed out that where ordinary voting booths are used, new booths may be installed on short notice in order to meet increased demand.

Britain Has Heat Wave LONDON, June 7 (JP) The British Isles sweltered today in temperatures ranging up to 88 hottest June readings since 1947. "Most aoborof nighf club pr. snfofton it wo a form of applaus:" Harrison Carroll tWO SHOWS M1CHTIY 3 4 Delays to Be nvestigated Causes of delays to voters at 19 consolidated precincts contain ing the county's 200 new voting machines in last Tuesday's election were ordered investigated yesterday by the Board of Supervisors. The machines were scattered at polls throughout all save one supervisorial district, the 5th, mostly in schoolhouses. At many, lines of voters were forced wait for long periods after the 7 DANCE TO TWO ORCBCSHAS 'S- ijirari! -in! Miles held a commanding lead of more than 10,000 at that stage.

Returns from S70 of 910 voting divisions gave Miles 40,022, Cha vez 31,845, Roswell Mayor Luke Frazier 21,489, and Corporation Commissioner Ingram Pickett 6148. Two Democratic nominees for Congress-at-large were elected. They were former Rep. John J. Dempsey and incumbent A.

M. Fernandez. Returns from 863 of 910 voting divisions gave Dempsey Fernandez 39,931: Lt. Gov. Joe M.

Montoya Robert H. LaFoIlette, Albuquerque attorney, 14,237, and State Sen. Joe A. Montoya, 10,151. Hawaii Population Rises HONOLULU, June 7 P) This Pacific island metropolis is attractive to more than tourists.

Census officials said today Honolulu's population jumped from 179,359 to 245,523 in 10 years. is: it mmwm PJ If95 9 -mr Wm-H While waiting for details to round out sketchy reports, top figures in opposing campaign camps were cautious about making quotable statements on early returns from the West Coast. There was no question, however, that GOP quarters were generally satisfied with combined Republican and Democratic totals rolled up by Gov. Warren and Rep. Richard Nixon In their campaigns for top berths on the November ticket.

Sees GOP Trend The California returns were hailed by Republican National Committee Chairman Gabrielson as "continuing to tell the story of the Republican trend." Noting that early figures show Gov. Warren nearly 2 to 1 ahead of James Roosevelt and Rep. Nixon rolling up a heavy combined lead, Gabrielson said, "I am confident this means then- election in November." Comment was heard that the primary trend indicates James Roosevelt now cannot emerge as a prominent national figure who might play a leading role in 1952 Presidential politics and i Half Si Successes RAYON SHEER DRESSES sJ GOP Nominee Snarled by South Dakota's Vote 0 Cut to create an elongated line, with aircooled necklines that flatter and are very youthful. 141 to 241. a.

Button front dress Enka rayon sheer in black, copen, navy with white dots. b. Jacket dress Enka rayon sheer in black, navy, grey or rose with white. THE BROADWAY WOMEN'S DRESSES ALL 4 STORES Sy California voters seem" to be re sisting left-wing appeals. No formal comment was forth coming from Democratic national headquarters today.

Chairmen of the four respective House and Senate campaign committees likewise were silent, waiting for more positive results. Called Gratifying The only Capitol Hill source willing to talk for publication was Capt. Victor Harding, secre tary of the Democratic CpngreS' sional Campaign Committee, who termed the results of races for House seats "gratifying." Outcome of gubernatorial and Senatorial contests was believed a sure sign President Truman will continue his hands-off-California attitude during the rest of the campaign. While the President is expected to make an effort to bring about election of Democratic candidates in key States in November, he is not willing to give open help to Roosevelt, according to several recent White House visitors, and is not anxious to be identified with a losing cause such as a Roosevelt-Douglas ticket seems to be. Boyd Leedom, attorney, to hold Anderson below 35.

Many of the uncounted precincts are in Leedom's stronghold. Latest tabulations gave Anderson 35,119 votes. Foss had trailing were Leedom, C. J. Dalthorp, 3927, and Irwin R.

Erickson, E. Y. Berry, attorney, won the 2nd District Congressional nomination over Joe H. Bottum, former State chairman. Bottum conceded the close battle when 96 of the 619 precincts in the district were still uncounted.

At that time Berry was leading by a scant 600 votes. 4 Rep. Francis Case unseated U.S. Sen. Chan Gurney with more than 10,000 votes to spare.

More than 100,000 Republican ballots were cast. Case's opponent in the fall will be John A. Engel, attorney, who eliminated Dr. John S. Tschetter in the Democratic primary.

The Democrats cast about 27,000 votes. Ignited Clothes Fatal to Welder in Freak Accident A freak accident yesterday resulted in the death of Merle West, 35, welder, of 913 Maple Newhall. West was welding pipe on a Gulf Oil Co. line in Halsey Canyon, near Newhall, when the pipe next to the empty one he was, working on became overheated, burst and sprayed oil over the welder. His clothes were ignited by his welding torch.

West died an hour later in Newhall Community Hospital. Dance Festival to Be Presented Sunday A dance festival will be presented by members of the Circle Folk and Square Dance Club at the new Normandie Playground, Normandie Ave. and Venice next Sunday, it was announced yesterday. The festival, to begin at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m., is sponsored by the southern section of the Folk Dance Federation of California.

Film Aide Named to Health Committee On request pf the County Health Department, the Association of Motion Picture Producers yesterday appointed James S. Howie, association secretary, to represent the film industry on the committee of business and industry. This committee of 15 co-operates with the department in promoting various public health programs. 1 it 5 4 i -J ft 1 KrA fro 'o 'V I SA A "'-I I V- I I-. r- OpjS ft: yJ A If SIOUX FALLS, S.D., June 7 (jp)The South Dakota Republican primary may require an official canvass next week before it Is decided whether it has a nominee for Governor.

With only 42 precincts missing, Atty. Gen. Sigurd Anderson was within a fraction of the 35 necessary for nomination. He had S4.82. However, Joe Foss, Sioux Falls, World War II flying ace, was confident the few remaining precincts would throw the contest into the State convention sometime in July.

Foss reasoned the missing precincts will show enough strength for him and Slapping Count Dismissed for Billy Eckstine Misdemeanor charges against Singer Billy Eckstine were dismissed in Municipal Court on motion of the City Attorney, who said there was insufficient evidence to warrant prosecution, records yesterday disclosed. Eckstine had been accused by Mrs. Eleanor Spears, 22, of slapping her and calling her vile names at a night club April 6. She also alleged he spat at her and tore her coat. The charges were dropped after affidavits were filed by four spectators.

Camels Captured in Australia to Land Sunday The camels are coming Hurray, Harumph! A score of the hump-backed beasts are scheduled to come ashore Sunday when the Matson freighter Sonoma arrives at Wilmington. Four are babies. All of them were captured in the remote inland of Northern Australia, where their ancestors, Imported for transport in the desert before the day of automobiles, were set free to run wild and multiply. They are consigned to Louis Goebel, owner of an animal farm at Thousand Oaks. SHOPPING EASED BY NEW GADGET MAKING DEBUT PEMBROKE, Ont, June 7 (JP) Visomatic, a new plan to ease shopping, made its debut here last night.

It is a development of the mailorder offices established in small communities by large department stores or mail order houses. Visomatic works this way: A prospective buyer sits in an air-conditioned booth facing a screen. She indicates to an attendant what she wants to see housedresses or jackknives. She pushes a button and a color photograph of the merchandise appears, with prices. If she orders, she gets delivery next day.

The method was developed by Laurence Freiman, head of an Ottawa department store. ly'jy 'r Half Sie Successes SHEEN GABARDINE TOPPER i fill 1 I I i Note the masterful tailoring, slenHerizing shouldar i) Vy 1 itf flange treatment. A stand-out coat in white, gold, 51 beige, rose to wear 12 months of the year. 1212-221'. 1 4 1 It- 1 71 THE BROADWAY WOMEN'S COATS ALL 4 STORES y- -y Yi 1 11 iii nA BmwmLi) Mm MOW il CoH MAdison 6-4242 ll you' travel agent I I CRENSHAW, AX 3-5151 LOS ANGELES, MU 9311 HOLLYWOOD, HO 9-6111 PASADENA, SY 6-0411 MM.

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