The Coolidge examiner., 1942-07-03


labor in Arizona Is playing a big
hand in the game of politics. this
column learns from reliable
source.
Some labor chieftains have de
cided 10 send one Of their own
boys TO congress from this state.
To assist the plan. assessments
are being levied on several unions
to raise a campaign chest for AL
fred Shackelford. Tucson. a repre-
sentative of the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Work
ers. an A. F. OF l. affiliate.
In an effort to make doubly sure
Arizona gets a Democratic con
gressional nomination, some 20,
OO0 union men are expected to
single shot" for Shackelford (an
aIliterative slogan) voting for
only one candidate for congress
instead of two. as Arizonans can
this year. If they choose.
"By centering our activity on
Shackelford we are almost certain
labor can nominate and elect him. "
this column was told.
A tip-off that certain Arizona
labor leaders are glrding for a real
test OF strength at the polls this
year is seen In the following para.
graph from Mr. Shackelford's an
nouncement:
mfr. Shackelford consented to
make the race for congress after
receiving numerous urgent requests
from labor unions and members
throughout the state. who have
been insistent that this large sroup
of citizens are entitled to az least
one OF the four Cincluding two sen
ators) which our state Is now en-
titled to-"
AS reports OF the activity of la
Dor leaders in behalf Of the Shack
elford candidacy trickled out this
week. supporters OF other candi-
dates were by turn credulous and
indignant
Friends of REM l.. Jennings. for
mer Maricopa county attorney and
ex.legislator. a long-standing friend
of the men who toll, refused to be
lieve "any sizeable bloc of union
men will desert REM after all he
has done for labor"
Sen. William Coxon of Pinal
county. a working union man and
champion OF labor measures in the
Legislature, is reported TO have said
he has confidence I'm receiving a
vote of appreciation" for his long
fight In behalf OF labor measures.
IL was recalled that Rep. John X.
Murdock faced a storm OF criticism
some two years ago by taking the
advice OF labor leaders on his vote
on the Bridges bill.
Supporters OF other candidates
are quoted as saying: at doesn't
seem reasonable TO think labor
will toss overheard several candi-
dates who have consistently fought
their battles in the state legisla-
ture and In othtr public posts just
for the satisfaction of electing one
OF their own representatives"
Despite these expressions. II ap-
pears that certain labor leaders are
determined 10 put forth a power
full effort 10 send Mr. Shackelford
to congress.
This column asked its informant
II a similarly strong effort is 10
be made in behalf of Gov. os-
born's candidacy. The answer was
an emphatic and blunt: Hell no.
He doesn't now and never did
carry a union card"
Administrationists are in di-
lemma over the Lockwood-Stan-
ford contest for the Democratic
nomination for justice OF the State
Supreme Court.
Following up the governors
threat of a reprisal in the wake
of the court overriding Osborn 5
iu-starred "ouster" Of Industrial
Commissioners Holmes and Lock
hart. a purge" was promised.
Administrationists are known TO
have importuned ex-Gov. R. c. Stan
ford TO run against Chief Justice
Alfred C. Lockwood.
Mr.. Stanford announced his can
didacy. but emphatically disclaim-
ed any interest in the purge pro
posal.
Then. along came the high trib-
unars decision removing |. P. Nc
Bride from the commission on the
grounds the senate has no right
to confirm this appointment after
Gov. Osborn withdrew McBride's
name and substituted the name of
Earl c. Rogers of Prescott.
In view of this decision, plus the
fact that the planned purge back
fired so loudly, administrationists
are repeatedly trying to saw off
the limb on Judge Stanford.
After briefly footing a horn for
Stanford, administration leaders