The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-07-08
ALFALFA BILL
SAIDLIKELY TO
TRY COMEBACK
Murray May Seek Govern
orship As Foe of
New Deal


Fiery William Henry, alfalfa
Bill hurry. Oklahoma's former
governor-author, has launched
what his friends are convinced is
his first of a series Of battles to
return to the governorship in
which he Made Southwest history
for four year from 1881 to 1885.
Murray has left his rural re-
tirement on his frugal 70-acre
farm at Broken Bow, deep in the
heart of the Kiamichi mountains,
and is taking an active interest in
public affairs.
If Oklahoma returns Murray
to the governorship he left after
being politically repudiated near
ly four years ago, it will be a slap
at the New Deal, according to
Murray's political opponents, for
last year Murray introduced AL
fred NJ. Landon in Oklahoma
City, and called "New DEAF
squander-maniacS."
He has since written a caustic
book, Rights of Americans I'm
der the Constitution" belaboring
the Roosevelt administration, and
expounding against the Presi-
dents Supreme Court reorganiza-
ton plan.
RACE MAY BE
FREE-FOR-ALL
The 1888 election may see a
strange medley of political races
in Oklahoma.
Rep. Will Rogers, although
he has kept his plans secret, is
considered as either a candidate
for senator against incumbent Ell
mer Thomas or for governor.
Former Sen. 7. P. Gore, blind
spellbinder who was beaten by
Josh Lee in 1886, may run for
congresSman-at-large to succeed
Rogers, according to reports.
And Gov. E. w. Marland, who
lost to Lee in the runoff primary
contest for Democratic nomina-
ton for senator last year, may
make another trial for a senate
post against lnOmaS.
Murray's chances are enhanc-
ed. according to some Oklahoma
politicians, by repeal of the run
off (second) primary system. In
a crowded field. with one primary,
Murray might have q good chance
to capture the Democratic nomi-
nation. The state supreme court
has so construed the states cleo
ton law that Murray's introduc-
ton of Landon and his opposition
toward President Roosevelt would
not bar him from running as a
Democrat, is the opinion of j.
William Cordell, secretary of the
state election board
State spending policies under
Mariana have reached an all-time
high. The legislature in 1887 APP
propriated around 100000 for
the next bieninium, and S35, 0OO,-
900 for a road program. A Sl4,-
100000 deficit is probable.
The state senate sought to gain
control of the state election ma
chinery but failed. and Marland
vetoed bill by which it tried to
restrict the use of the initiative
and referendum.
Taxes have been increased
since Murray left office, and pay
rolls have grown. The state tax
commission alone increased from
100 employees under Murray to
ITO under Marland
Murray has Numbered a de-
mand for constitutional govern
ment, economy, protection of the
people Gin their rights and for
curbing of the legislatures APP
proportions and control of govern
ment.
GOES ON STUMP
He suddenly ended his retire
ment after the legislature ad,,
joured. He was extremely critical
of the large number of bills the
legislature passed. but most of
all, Murray has lectured on eco
nomy in government and bal
anced budget.
While Murray has not an
nounced for governor, his friends
and political observers are con-
WINGED that he is prepared to at
tempt a comeback.
Jim Nance, house floor lead
err, Purcell publisher and former
senate leader, pronounced MUIR
RAYS chances of reelection excel
lent and said he might support
him, although Nance has been
prominent in state New Deal