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The San Francisco Examiner from San Francisco, California • 9

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cccc THE' SAN- 'FRANCISCO EXAMINER; 1940 POLITICAL IVEWS --THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER UK TALMADGE, ONCE NEW DEAL FOE, RE-ELECTED IN GEORGIA IIDTEH1 UnGEDTOAVERT DtCTflTORSHIP Ashurst's Defeat Laid To Absence From State Senator's Opposition to Draft Bill Also Blamed for Primary Loss uman Cannon Ball' Tired of til WILKES-BARRE Sept.1; 11. Paul Dennis, 18, of Askam, who earned his living by bcinj "shot" from a cannon, wants to join the Army. But, the "human cannon ball" told the recruiting officer, he wants to get in the Air Corps WRITE WILLKIE THEMESONG Catchy Lyric, Music Published as Contribution to GOP Presidential Campaign Leading 2 to 1 in Voting for Third Term as Governor; Ashurst Admits Defeat in Arizona By The Associated Press. Incomplete returns from Georgia's Democratic primary last night indicated victory for Eugene Talmadge, one-time critic of the Roosevelt administration, in his bid for a third term as Governor.

In popular votes he assumed a lead of better than 2 to 1 over his nearest opponent and the returns indicated that his margin under the State's system of county unit voting would PHOENIXArizsJnt 11 tPosition to the conscription bill PP It was Ashurst's first politic political Educator, Constitutional Lawyer at Senate Hearing Back away from Arizona tO.1111 1 for lengthy periods was believed Constitutional Amendment lub defeat. He has been United States Senator from Arizona for twenty-eight years. In a wire to Judge McFarland today, the Senator stated he Royal Hawaiian be even larger. Opposed to the red suspendered presents WILLKIE BOOSTER responsibe for the overwhelming defeat of United States Senator Henry F. Ashurst at' Tuesday's primary election.

His successful opponent, Superior Judge Ernst W. McFarland, led the veteran statesman by 40,191 to 22,244 votes, upon the basis of unofficial returns from 380 of the State's 438 precincts tabulated today. "Get rid of remote control" Special to Thm Kxamlnr. By COLE MORGAN-WASHINGTON, Sept. 11.

Two noted authorities, one an educator, the other a recognized constitutional lawyer, today urged immediate adoption of a constitutional amendment prohibiting would support the Democratic ticket. MORE CAUSTIC. Attorney Stockton was a bit more caustic in his message to Talmadge In the Democratic pri- mary were Columbus Roberts, A catchy "theme song," dedicated to Wendell L. Willkie, has been written by two young penin-sulans as their contribution to the Republican nominee's campaign. Its title is: "Where There's a Willkie There's a Way!" TWO AUTHORS.

Its authors are Janet Folsom, song writer and social figure, and State agricultural commissioner, and Abit Nix, Athens attorney. Both contended during the cam paign that victory for Talmadge was Judge McFarlands cam paign slogan that brought him would be applauded by Republi cans because of the former Gov the Democratic nomination which is considered tantamount to ernor's attacks on the New Deal Judge McFarland, stating: "Being a Democrat, I shall support all nominees of my party, notwithstanding the false charges that I was Senator Ashurst's stooge, and that he financed my campaign, made by you and jour associates throughout the State, knowingly and maliciously." Judge McFarland, 45, is a graduate of Stanford University. Governer Bob Jones, seeking a second term, today conceded defeat by Sidney P. Osborne of Phoenix, a native son and the election. FIRST DEFEAT.

from 1933 to 1937. Another Democrat, Attorney Talmadge replied by saying that he had voted a straight Bern .7 5 man. CAME SPEEDILY. "We were working on another song, one more on the Hollywood order, when we thought about this one," McCarthy explained. "It more or less came out of the air, and speedily, too.

We hope things for It, but then again you never know." ALREADY PUBLISHED. The song itself, a brief, swingy ocratic ticket in November. He also pledged co-operation with the Henderson Stockton of Phoenix, polled only 2,985. Attorney Irving A. Jennings, also of Phoenix, and Burt Clingan, leading Republican candidates, together got 2,057 votes, with Jennings receiving 1,118 of them and the nomination.

a third term for any occupant of the Presidential office. Dr. Gleason L. Archer, president of Suffolk University, Boston, and Frederic R. Coudert, New York attorney, advocated this action as a means of saving democracy in America from dictatorship.

DICTATORSHIP FEARED. Appearing as witnesses before the Burke sub-committee of the Senate Judiciary Committee, they argued that unlimited tenure would lead to the building up of a political control that would permit perpetuation in office of one man and administration such as has been experienced in the dictator ruled nations of Europe in recent years. Doctor Archer, who In the course of his testimony, said he had supported President Roosevelt for his first term and had been known in his section as a "New Dealer" declared he had national administration. NOMINATION WON. State's first secretary of state.

Osborne had 36,368 votes to Representative B. Frank Whel Senator Ashurst did not return to Arizona' for the campaign. chel, who was acquitted this year on a charge of selling postal ap Another reason for Ashurst's Jones' 31,637. The Republican gubernatorial nominee is Jerrie Lee, who was unopposed. one, has already been published! at various defeat was attributed to his op- and made available music firms.

pointments, apparently won re nomination over three opponents Fay and Gordon Hollywood's newest dancing start coma to you direct from the World-Famous Coccanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Heading an ALL STAR REVUE 3 FLOOR SHOWS NIGHTLY 960 Bush OR. 2366 In the Ninth District. Incumbent Bids Opened On Road Jobs Representative Hugh Peterson seemed an easy winner over a AUTO DRIVER SEIZED SACRAMENTO, Sept. 11.

(AP) John Richardson, 40, of Oakland, was arrested today just after he left an automobile Highway Patrolman Frank Gabrielli said was stolen from Albany. BED SMOKER BURNED His bed catching afire while he was smoking in it, Herman Wolfe, 25, of 1231 Bush Street, Oakland, suffered severe hip burns yes j- I si i single rival In the First district County Court Solicitor John terday. I Gibson of Douglas held a sub mm ceased that support when the Roosevelt Administration "began stantial lead In a five-man race for the seat left vacant by death to exercise dictatorial powers" over the people. He told the com of Representative W. B.

Gibbs In the Eighth District There were mittee: no other Congressional contests SACRAMENTO, Sept 11. (AP) The State highway department opened bids for road and bridge work totaling more than $160,000 today. Low bidders were: TRINITY COI'NTT Gradin 3 4 mllca pf hlahway Bla Bur and Hlna. Clifford A. Dunn, Klamath Kll.

J72.S7. MENDOCINO COI'NTT (onutrucllon of rWnforrM conrrta bridal and .13 mil roadway In Pehnonw Gulch. 3 mtts south of Folnt Arena, Harold Smith, St. Hln. $71,841, FRBSNO COI'NTT Construction k.lHr.

fntip mi) alnuah 27 mlVa ASHURST ADMITS DEFEAT. Returns from Tuesday's pri maries were still being tabulated, but the count in most cases was conclusive. Of particular Interest was the defeat of Senator Ashurst of Ari zona after he had represented his Tl of Fraano. with two mllca ef ap- i F. Frlibur, South San Fran- State twenty-eight years in the Senate.

With the tabulation unfinished, Ashurst wired congratulations to "We have witnessed within the past few years the building up of a vast bureaucracy, an army of officeholders, pensioners and recipients of Federal largess that now clamor for a continuance In power of their patron, the present occupant of the White House. FEARS REALIZED. "Can there bo any doubt that Grover Cleveland's fears are being realized that patronage and allurement of power are now conjoined to wTeck constitutional government In the United States of America?" Coudert emphasized the need for speedy amendment to the Constitution to limit Presidential terms. "This Is peculiarly true at a time when we are mobilizing all our resources to fight against the forces of Irresponsible dictatorial power," he declared. Ernest W.

McFarland, the man who wrested the Democratic nom ination from him. Three other Senators won re claco, J18.372. $50,000 Fire Hits For Bragg Block FORT BRAGG, Sept. 11. Flames swept through a business block In this community early today, destroying three garages and an automobile supply store, and causing $50,000 damages.

Air mail, waiting to be delivered to residents of Fort Bragg, was reseued from the postoffice a few seconds before nomination handily in Tuesday's Special Limited "I't II III yah. voting. They were Arthur H. Time Offer, Vandenberg, Michigan Republi can; Hendrik Shipstead, Minne sota Farm Laborite, who ran as Pahn only. a Republican, and Warren Austin, Vermont Republican, who was unopposed.

GOV. JONES DEFEATED. Specially Featuring the NEW TffldDltt the fire reached that building. Other highlights of the Tuesday MARKET OPP. POWELL EX.

6800 STORE HOURS to 5:25 (TnHaaDiraonn CAMPAIGNER Mary Pickford, film tar, who will arrive in San Francisco tomorrow to speak at a nonpartisan Willkie mass meeting, is shown above as she appeared on her last visit in this city. Photn by Can Franclece Examiner. MARY PICKFORD IN S. F. TOMORROW FOR RALLY primaries: Arizona-Governor Bob Jones seeking renomination on the Democratic ticket, was defeated by Sidney P.

Osborn, Phoe-. nix publisher. Michigan Republican Governor Luren D. Dickinson won re-nomination for Governor. Murray D.

van Wagoner, State highway commissioner, was the Democratic choice. Vanden-berg's Senatorial opponent will be Frank Fitzgerald, Detroit Democrat. STASSEN RENOMINATED. Minnesota Governor Harold Stassen, Republican, was renominated for Governor. His opponents in the general election will be former Governor Regularly $34.95 now only Mary Pickford, screen star be-fof others on the program, will be loved by millions, is scheduled to brief, according to Arthur J.

Dolan campaign manager of arrive in San Francisco tomorrow morning, in preparation for her appearance tomorrow night the Volunteers. The Thor Glad'iron presents a totally new and exclusive method of ironing The rally will begin at 8 o'clock. at the mass meeting to be staged There will be music and other by Willkie Volunteers of Northern California at Scottish Rite addresses. The meeting is non partisan. Auditorium.

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Paul attorney, who was leading the Democratic contest. Shipstead's opponents in the senatorship race will be John E. Regan, Mankato Democrat, and former Senator Elmer A. Benson, Farmer-Laborite. Louisiana Candidates Indorsed by Governor Sam H.

Jones appeared to have ousted four of the State's eight Democratic Representatives in Congress. Another did not seek reelection. Jones, who upset the old Huey P. Long machine in February, had asked that the entire delegation be retired. Stockton Woman Admits $200 Theft STOCKTON, Sept.

11. Mrs. Venice Rains, 37, today pleaded guilty to a charge of grand theft, after taking $200 from the cash box of the San Joaquin Probation Office where she was employed as an office worker. Her plea for probation was referred to the county probation officer, her former employer. rv V- Tremendous Savings on Brand New 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Sedans We have 27 cars that have to be sold in the next 6 days Sacrifice Prices Savings up to $350 if you act quickly.

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