Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-27
EDITORIAL PACE
FEATURES
"THE LAST ROUNDUP"

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Tomorrow California goes to the
polls for its primary election and I'm
perial county will join with the other
81 in nominating and in some cases cleo
ting public officials.
Z The Press calls attention of the vo-
ters to the list of candidates whom it
has endorsed, making each endorse
ment solely on the basis of experience
and ability and without regard to per-
sonalities, which it does not believe
should be allowed to enter into such an
important matter as choosing public
officials.
Heading the list is Congressman
George Burnham, who has made a splen-
did record during his first term in con-
gress and who, by reason of his wide
acquaintance in the capital, can continue
to represent the twentieth district in a
most efficient manner if the people so
decide.
For governor we consider Frank
Merriam the outstanding Republican
candidate. He has made good in the few
months since fate placed him in the
governors chair, and is the states bull
wark against the radicalism which
threatens to gain control of the state
government.
George J. Hatfield we consider the
outstanding Republican candidate for
the office of lieutenant-g governor and his
record in legal and legislative matters
stamps him as man fully capable of
presiding over the senate of the state
legislature.
Frank Jordan, secretary of state
Ray l.. Riley, controller, Charles G.
Johnson, treasurer; and U. S. Webb, at
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election, and few doubt that they will be
returned to office, their long years of
service having convinced the great ma
jority- of voters that they should be re-
tanned.
Harvey G. Cattell has given Is years
of service to the people of this state On
the board of equalization and with the
new duties imposed upon that body it is
more important than ever before that
men of his high type should be retained
in office.
Assemblyman Samuel E. Robinson
has served Imperial county creditably at
the state capital and should be returned
there, where his experience and the re-
cognltion accorded him as an able legis-
lator will be an asset to this county.
For superior court judge, we believe
Judge Vaughn n. Thompson, the incum-
bent, is worthy of reelection. He has
fulfilled the duties of his office faith
fully and has the respect and conf
dence of the people of this community.
Judge Emmet Seawell will undoubt-
edly be returned to office as associate
justice of the supreme court, his record
emitting him to such action by the vo-
ters. The same thing may be said of
Judge Ira F. Thompson, candidate for
the supreme bench .on which he is now
serving by appointment. Only a Sinclair
sponsored candidate. opposes him.
l. Mayfield, justice of the peace, has
served the people of this district faith
fully and efficiently for nearly a quar-
ter of century and his record during
that time is such as to prompt his re-
turn to office again.
Two school offices are on the bal
lot with Vierling Kersey, present sup
erintendent of public instruction for the
state, seeking reelection. Kersey has an
exceptionally fine record and has the
endorsement of this paper c. B. Collins
county superintendent of schools, also
seeks reelection. For. four years he has
served in this capacity in highly credit
able manner and under the economic
handicaps of the times. We believe he
should be continued in office.
Ed H. Law has been an efficient
county clerk, who seeks reelection, and
we believe the people of Imperial county
will return him to that office at the pri-
mary.
In j. Sterling Oswalt, Ell Centre chief
of police, the people have the opportun-
ity to elect capable and experienced
peace officer as sheriff of the county. He
has been successful in his present office,
IS considered one of the outstanding po-
lice officers in the Southwest, and has