Nogales international., 1937-03-06
The Mayoralty Campaign


The warmest political campaign here in many years
far surpassing III interest, the memorable Karns-
ChenOWeth battle OF some years ago, and the BettWy
Wise tug of war two years ago.
That's our forecast the mayoralty campaign
which got off to flying start when it was announced
this week that c. Cheshire would oppose Mayor
Bettwy for reelection at the city primary April 9Th
A few weeks ago Mayor Bettwy announced as a
candidate for reelection and at that time according
to press reports appearing in papers up the state,
labored under the impression he would have no op-
position. s
The Mayor, politician, who gained considerable
notoriety when he "socked' Tucson publisher on
the chin during the state Democratic convention at
Tucson last May undoubtedly knows by this time that
he has the fight of his life his hands, Never before
in city campaign has he ever been confronted with
such strong opposition.
Opposition to the Mayor is not confined to any So
called factions Persons who were his politctl cronies
on his bandWagon in past campaigns are now, for
various reasons, working shoulder to shoulder with
former political enemies to bring about his defeat.
The Mayors opponent, Mr.. Cheshire, is no politi-
cian It cannot be said that he lined up with
clique or faction. He is real business man. one who
has made great success in his own business under
takings and One,, who alderman several years
ago. served the city well.
Mr. Cheshire informed the press this week that he
would make no campaign promises This means, that
if he is elected his hands will not be tied when it
comes to the matter of appointments He will to
city jobs persons who thoroughly qualified for
those positions He will be under obligations to ap-
point unnecessary number Of employees.
MIR. Cheshire is fortunate in having six very prom
nent men as candidates for aldermen on his ticket
who will add much strength to the Cheshire
ddacy, itself very strong.
A few words about each of Mr. Cheshire's running
mates-Wrt G. Bowman Dr. NJ l. Merritt, Charles
T. FRAZIER Ben Jones, E. L. Juillerat and Thomas L.
Hall-for the information of new coners.
l Writ G. Bowman is chairman of the First Ma
tional Bank Nogales only bank He is also Democrat
&c National Committeeman for the state of Arizona
resident Of this city for more than 40 years The
clty's largest Individual taxpayer Member of the
board of directors Of the Chamber of Commerce.
e. DR.. NJ /. Merritt is a very prominent destist
Taxpayer and member of the board of directors of
the Chamber of Commerce, and an American Legion
man.
3 Charles T. Frazier is local agent of The Texas
Company Many years resident of Nogales, and a
brother Of the late /. P FRAZIER who was secretary
of state of Arizona.
4. Ben Jones, also long time resident of this city.
Chief accountant for the Capin Department Stores
and former member of the board of aldermen
5. E. L. Juillerat one of the younger men on the
Drug Store and the Border Exchange & Commission
Company. Born and reared here he has made rapid
strides in the business world the past few years.
6. Thomas L. Hall, youngest man on the ticket is
a son-n-law of Former Mayor Duane Bird and a
member of the we'll known legal firm of Bird & Hall
made up of Duane Bird and himself. A graduate of
Nogaes High School and reared in this city. He is
of Arizona's most prominent young attorneys.
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