Evening star., 1944-07-11
Minnesota Voters
Pick Thye and AIIeq
In Governor Races
~ the Associated Press.

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were chosen as nominees of their
parties for Governorhof Mime
sofa on the basis of unofficial
returns from yesterdays primary
election.
Gov. Thye was picked by former
Gov. Harold E. Stassen to take over
when Mr.. Stassen joined the Navy
IS months ago. Mr.. Allen, a former
Iowan who describes himself as a
wallace Democrat" based his pri-
mary campaign on plea for con-
tinued support of the present ma
tional administration and reelection
Of President Roosevelt.
In its first appearance before the
voters the Democratic -Farmer-La-
Dor party, union of the Farmer
Labor and Democratic parties which
three times helped to carry Minne-
sofa for Mr.. Roosevelt, polled only
little more than half as many votes
as the Republicans on the basis of
balloting in s06 of the States 3,703
precincts.
Vote for Governor.
The vote for Governor at that
point stood: Republican-Gov. Thye.
65,439; John G. Peterson of Mime
apolis, 6,132; James D. Scarsdale of
Minneapolis, 1939 Democratic
Farmer -Laborite-Mr. Allen, 22219:
Emil E. Holmes of Minneapolis,
12,7l0; Mabel Wiesner of Minneap-
oils, 1882.
In the 9th district Congress race
Representative H. Hagen. who
switched from the Farmer-Labor
to the Republican party, led John
Padden, his general election op-
ponent Of two years ago. 3,2O7 to
2,235 in returns from ITO of the dis
trict's 622 precincts.
Other incumbent Congress men,
bers led in early returns. Four of
the nine, all of whom are Repub-
licans, had no primary opposition.
Meanwhile, voters in five States
pick nominees for congressional and
State Offices today, with a demo-
cratic gubernatorial primary in
Massachusetts, providing test of
fourth-term sentiment and the
strength of the CIO Political Action
Committee.
Tobin Opposes Hurley.
The commiee, making is second
appearance in elections in the
Northeast, has thrown its support in
Massachusetts, to Mayor Maurice j.
Tobin of Boston in his race with
State Treasurer Francis x. Hurley.
Gov. Leverett Saltonstall is un-
opposed in the Massachusetts Re-
publican primary for nomination to
the Senate seat vacated by Henry
Cabot Lodge to enter the Army.
-Four candidates are seeking the
Democratic nomination, including
Mayor John H. Corcoran of Cam
bridge and Richard NJ Russell. for
mer Congress member and thrice
Mayor of Cambridge.
In other nominating primaries
this is the lineup:
Washington chooses nominees for
the seat of Senator Bone, Democrat,
who has been appointed to Fed
eral bench. and also selects NOM
inees for Governor and State Of
fees.
Langlie Faces Challenge.
Gov. Arthur B. Langlie, Repub-
lican, is the only major Office in
cumbent facing challenge for re-
nomination. Louis Wasmer, Spo-
kane radio station owner, has made
All aggressive campaign against the
Governor. Senator Wallgren is un-
opposed for the Democratic nomina-
ton for Governor.
Eleven Republicans and three
Democrats seek nomination to Sen
ator Bones set Representative
Magnuson is one of the Democrats
In the race.
Michigan nominates candidates
for II congressional seats, Governor
and State Office.
Chief interest was in a three way
Democratic fight for the guberna-
torial nomination. The candidates
are former State Racing Commis-
sioner Edward J. Fry, State Demo-
cratic Chairman Earnest C. Brooks
and Wayne County (Detroit) Circuit
Court Commissioner william j.
Cody
Only four Congress members are
unopposed IN the primary.
New Hampshire nominates candi-
dates for Senator and several con-
gressional seats. Senator Tobey,
Republican, is seeking renomination
Representative Foster Stearns is op-
posing him.
Thomas Seeks denomination.
Oklahoma likewise names nomi-
nees for Senate. eight congressional
seats and some State Offices, with
Senator Elmer Thomas. Democrat,
bidding for denomination. His op-
ponents are James E. Berry, Lieu
tenant Governor. and Wesley E.
Disney. Tulsa, first district Repre-
sentative.
The Rev. Pat Murphy, William J
Often, Harry o. CHASER and o. O.
Owens we're the leading Republican
candidates for the Senate.
Seven of the States eight Con-
gress members are seeking renomi-
nation.
In Utah Senator Ebert D. Thomas
and Representatives Granger and
Robinson are unopposed for the
Democratic denomination.
Gov. Herbert B. Nav is opposed
by State Senator Stanley N. Child
for the Democratic gubernatorial bid
and Mayor j. Bracken Lee of Price
and Police Chief Reed E. Vetterli oi
Salt Lake City seek Republican
nomination as Governor.
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