Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-11

[ayor John @. Carey, who was
dicial ballot Nov. 3.
secretary Of Local II CIO, was
e Czelusta and drew one vote,
lie who had placed the name of
We Burke his vote on the 4th
ballot. Thereafter, Burke re-
ceived no other votes.
Lehman Packs Meeting
Earl Lehman, who ran 10th in
the last municipal elections, was
nominated by Mayor Lloyd Roulet
and received at least one vote in
every ballot until the 10th, at
which time the mayor explained
that since his candidate had re-
ceived but one vote, he was going
to break the deadlock and cast his
vote for George c. Bryce. This
turned the tide, and Thacher
clinched it for Bryce by casting the
fifth and deciding vote in his favor.
Councilman Arthur Jurrus, A.
F. Of L. member Of Council who
had nominated former Councilman
Frank Consaul, rose to ask that
the vote be made unanimous.
Former Mayor Roy Start, as
well as representatives for the
Small Business Mems Association,
were present and spoke in behalf
Of Earl Lehman. After each talk
for Lehman, the audience, which
was overwhelmingly Lehman, ap-
plauded long and loudly.
20 Ballots To Elect
For 19 ballots Council labored,
and each time brought forth a
deadlock, but on the goth, Mayor
Roulet broke the deadlock which
resulted in the election Of George
c. Bryce. Mr.. Lehman's crowd
was definitely disappointed in the
decision.
Robert Pugh, former member Of
the State Legislature, spoke in be-
half of the CIO candidate, Tom
Burke. He pointed out that Mr..
Burke's experience in the State
Legislature, as well as his qualifi-
cations Of experience and educa-
tion fitted him for the coun-
cilmanic position. He explained
that, while there were more than
10000 CIO members in Toledo,
they were bringing no pressure to
bear in behalf of Burke.
Bryce After Nine Ballots
After the ninth ballot, it became
apparent that the race was be-
tween Captain Millard, nominated
by Councilman Ira Bame, and
George c. Bryce, who had been
named by Councilman H ward
Etchen.
Councilman Hoover gave votes
to Cyrus Harris, Negro candidate
named by Councilman Addison Q.
Thacher, as we'll as w. T. Hunts
man and Clinton Garner, both Of
the latter named by him.
Thacher Supplies Comedy
In addition to supplying the de-
Gliding vote for George c. Bryce,
Addison Q. Thacher
supplied the relief comedy.
When it came Thacher's turn to
make his nomination on the roll
call, he rose and looking around,
said, "Well, ought to name some
body" and when this had drawn a
laugh from the more than 200 spec
.ators who were packed into the
Council chamber, he said, II did
nave three others | wanted to NOM
nate" and then proceeded to name
Cyrus Harris, a Negro, who, said
rhacher, would give minority
group of $4,000 citizens Of Toledo
lirect representation in the Coun-
Ill.
Seeks Injunction on Vote
Among other matters brought
before Council prior to the nomina-
ions for Judge Carey's place, was
/ letter from Edgar 7. Henderson
asking the city to have its attorney
lie an injunction suit to prevent
IN election among city employees to
designate whether the A. F. of L.
,r CIO would have the bargaining
lights.
Councilman Disable moved that
he suit be instituted by the city
,nly because it might save the city
money if the taxpayer institutes
he suit himself and won."
Cont.uuad ~, Do0a . CnIuun