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The union times., 1947-08-02

the bill will help the foes of pulp lie housing at the local level. FPHA has allowed local authorities to pay their municipalities up to 10 per cent of shelter rent in lieu of taxes. Experience showed that the cost of services furnished by the cities to the residents of low-rent projects should be compensated for in some fashion.
 s'In this measure Congress pro- hibited any such payments unless the original contract specified such practice. This means that over one-third of the cities in which low rent projects are located will re- ceive no payments whatsoever.
 Harry C. Bates, Chairman of the AFL Housing Committee, said of the action taken by Congress:
 "When Congress reconvenes, AFL affiliates must have their forces fully mobilized to regain the ground lost in housing legislation as the result of victories scored by special interests in this Congress, and to make certain the enactment of the comprehensive, long-range housing program embodied in the Taft-Ellender-Wagner bill, s. 866, which the AFL has sought to en- act.'
The union times., 1947-08-02
M Much Fizz In
 Record Of 1947 COP Congress
(Continued from Page One)

(COntlnued from FaRe One)
 The more spectacular secondary boycott took place in Washington. Several workers from the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in New York, where the United Office x Professional Workers-CIO is demanding sever ance pay and fair system of rehiring. proceeded to establish a conga-picket line outside the Arthur Murray studios here.
 The owner of the studios, who claimed that she only operates under license using the Arthur Murray name, and has no other connection with the New York or ganizaiion, obtained an injunction to stop the picketing.
 In the other case, in New York City, the Independent Fur Manufacturers Assn charged that the president of the Furrier Joint Council-CIO and the Fur Wholesalers Assn of America had engaged in conspiracy to com pei fur wholesalers and jobbers to cease handling garments manufactured by the Independents.
 Still uneasy about the chance that the Taft-Hartley law will be inter preted to prohibit daily newspapers from editorial comment on political matters, the newspaper trade publi- cation, Editor x Publisher, last week commented Congress should be specific in saying what it means, like wise in bolStering the first amendment for the labor press as we'll as the gen. eral press"
 An amendment specifically ex- empting newspapers has been in- troduced into the Senate by Sen. George Aiken (R., Vt.J but action is expected at the earliest by next January.
The union times., 1947-08-02
Father Of Open Shop Runs Out

Miami, Fla. - (FP) = A sched- uled debate on the Taft Hartley law sent J. Tom Watson, father of Flori- da's open shop constitutional amend ment, flying home to Tallahassee. Watson had agreed to debate the law with Waiter Hoyt, publisher of the AFL Miami Citizen, CIO state Dir. Charles N. Smolikoff, at a meeting sponsored by the American Veterans Committee.
 The champion of the open shop took one look at the audience of more than 600 and text of the new law,which Smolilooff held in his hand, and an- nounced in pre-meeting confab that he would not debate and that he had mot come here to argue"
 Watson gave brief talk praising the law, then announced he could not stay to answer questions as he had to catch an 1 pm plane in order to make an early morning appointment.
The union times., 1947-08-02
Political Action For South Dakota AFL

SIOUX FALLS, s. D.-(FP)- The South Dakota Federation of La bor has voted to join the United Un- ions of South Dakota, a labor-farmer political action group, to help defeat antilabor legislators in this state.
 The action was decided on at the state convention here after delegates condemned the voting records of con- gressmen and senators on labor is sues. Singled out for special criticism was Rep. Francis Case (R).
 A legislative committee of 12 was elected by the convention to formu- late and promote a program of pro- labor legislation in the state.
The union times., 1947-08-02
Canada Miners Helped By Co-ops

Antigonish, N. S.-Two major strikes that tied up Nova Scotian coal mines were supported by the Nova Scotian Cooperative Union which con tributed $583 to the workers relief fund. The Nova Scotia Credit Union League contributed $1 ,000 to the strik- CTS, and local co-operatives turned in $2,2OO. Members of A cooperatives and credit unions were among the strikers.
The union times., 1947-08-02
End Credit Controls

Washington (LPA) = Wartime restrictions on installment buying will be ended Nov. 1 under a bill passed by Congress last week. The controls on the amount of down-payment re- quired, and the length of time over which payments could run, were re- stricted as protection against in hation.
The union times., 1947-08-02

Meredith Wilson's winner:: No rewards are offered for finding fault. Bob Carred's grin: Small children are noisy but at least they take their parents home early. Louise (Date With Judy) Brick sons end-piece: A marrow mind and a wide mouth seem to go to- gether.
The union times., 1947-08-02

Assn. (AFL) convention in one of the many unanimous actions that marked the week-long session July 14-1o.
 Detroit-Less than two weeks after striking Ford Motor Co. foremen re- turned to work under pledges of "ab- solutely no recriminations or reprisals," B of them were fired. They are mem- bers of the Foreman's Assn. of Amer ica.
 CHICACO-Seeking Yes or No answer to whether the House com mittee on unAmerican activities is interested in probing the Ku KIux Iklan, former XXX Kleagle StetsOn Kennedy offered testimony and three file cases of documentary evi. dence against the hooded order to the congressional body.
The union times., 1947-08-02
This Is Not News

Tallahassee, Fla.-(FP)-A state constitutional amendment outlawing the closed shop was upheld by the Florida supreme court.
The union times., 1947-08-02

AUSTIN, Tex. = For the first time in IA years union man has been named state labor commis- sioner. He is M. B. Morgan of Deni. son, a member of the Bro. of Rail. way Clerks (AFL). The appoint ment was made by Gov. Beauford II. Jester after comforting with Sec, Harry Acreman of the Texas Fed eratiOn of Labor.
The union times., 1947-08-02

Make The Union Times work overtime. After reading, hand it to a nOn-subscriber.
The union times., 1947-08-02
.N.L.R.B. Vote
 At Glenn Martin

Baltimore (LPA)-Workers at the largest single aircraft plant in the world, the Glenn L. Martin Co. plant near here, will vote for either the United Auto Workers-CIO or the Int'l Association of Machinists, url- affiliated, in an NLRB election sched- uled to take place before August 20.
The union times., 1947-08-02
Congress Slashes Projects
Cuts Appropriations, Hoping To Discredt Low-Rent Housing-Real Estate Lobby Wins Another
 Smashing Victory Over The People

Washington D. C-The powerful real estate lobby accused by President Truman of possessing ruthless disregard the public welfare another victory in its fight against public
The union times., 1947-08-02
Stamford CLU Raises $4,356 For Texas City
Town Devastated By Ex. plosion And Fire Gets
 Conn. Help

The Stamford Central Labor Union has completed its campaign in behalf of its Texas City Relief Fund, the final figure reported at $4,35o.
 Previously acknowledged was total of $3,818, added to which were new contributions and the proceeds of minstrel show. The new contributions follow:
 Stamford Pressmen Local 317 5 52.50 Intl. Chem. Local 2o4 .... 1000 Petro (Ofice) ......... 5000 Typographical Local sos .... 56.4O Bd. Edu. employees ........ HOO U. A. Plum, Steam6tters Lo-
 cal 3ll .A.....~......... 25.O0 Clan Mackenzie Lodge ...... 1000 LB.E.W. Local 468 ........ &.5O Milton Enzer .......... 100 Theodore Crabb ...... 200 Black Diamond Minstrel
 Show ................ 227.03 Excel Hd'ware employees .. 2l.O0 Bartenders' Union, 143 ..... 500
 Grand Total ...$4.356.83
The union times., 1947-08-02

In Alabama 66%o of the dwelling units have no running water.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Our School Program

We believe that the public school
of America is the best institution
devised by civilized society for the
development of a well-rounded per-
sonality in every individual. AS an
institution it accepts that there is
dignity in each individual PERSONAL
ity
The schools educational program
is open to all on equal terms and
provides opportunities as varied as
the abilities and interests of the in
dividual. It's educational program
is set up so that each individual, ac-
cording to his ability may become
skillful physically, socially, mentally,
and emotionally.
Each individual may enjoy physi-
cal and mental health Each indi-
vidual may express himself Gre
atively and artistically. Each indi-
vidual may learn to manage himself
economically as a producer and con-
sumner
Each individual may have ample
opportunity to become an acceptable
social being and have faith in him
self, his fellows, and in the uni
verse.
The school is truly in itself a de-
mocracy, where pupils learn to live
by living.
Its main purpose is to make every
child q we'll integrated personality
with high ideals, wholesome atti-
tudes, deep appreciation of Amer
lean Democracy, and an outlook that
gives meaning to all of life.
The product of such a school is a
citizen whose personality makes it
self felt in the direction of a better
democratic society.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Schools Here VIII
Haze Night Session

In order to give parents and
friends a closeup view of class
room work, Buttons high and
grade schools will be in regular ses-
sion on Wednesday night of next
week as part of the observance of
National Education week. a~. a &.
No classes will be held on We'd
nesday afternoon and the classes
regularly held in the afternoon will
be in session during the evening
from 7:30 to 9 o'clock. Buses will
transport rural students to and
from school.
All patrons of the school district
and friends are invited to be pres
ent and student guides will be on
duty to supply information and di-
rection to all visitors.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

lege, has been chosen by popular vote
to reign as queen at the annual Har-
vest Home Festival.
The Friendly Couples class held
its October meeting at the Hickory
school house on the Carr farm. Mr..
and Mrs. David Carr were host and
hostess and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Habegger the program leaders. The
affair was a masquerade party.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheidler and
family were Sunday dinner guests
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
ArmOrSviIle

Mrs. Chas. Zerante, Mrs. Herbert
Moser, Mrs. Clyde Long, Mrs. Gus
SEEKER and Mrs. Erwin Moser spent
Thursday in Cleveland and attended
the Tom Brennerman program,
Breakfast in Hollywood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl McCafferty call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Friedly
Sunday p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Moore spent
Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Klingler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Klingler and
son Keith and Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Klingler called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Wayne Klingler and family, Sunday
p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Hilty, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Ewing and Lynn and
Gene Young were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Spencer
of Bowling Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Guider and
family were Sunday dinner guests
Of Miss Margaret Guider.
Rev. Kaufman called at the c.
E. Klingler home, Wednesday p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. klfngler were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Klingler and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Montgomery
Jr., attended the wedding of Miss
Ruth Schumacher and Oren Schaub-
lin, Saturday evening.
Sunday callers at the Chas. Mont
gomery, Jr., home were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. c. Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Stultz and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Montgomery, Sr., and daughter. Sat
urday evening callers were Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Reams and Monday evening
callers were Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn
Spellman and daughter.
Past week callers at the Levi
Hauenstein home were Mrs. Lille
Anderson, Mrs. Dorothy Schwertzer,
Mrs. Carl Hauenstein and son, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur Riser, Mr.. Ed Yer
million and daughter Alice.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
The Schools Are Yours

The schools are yours, Mr.. and
Mrs. Biutfton. They are attended
by your children. They are paid
for by your dollars. You place the
responsibility for their administra-
ton in the hands of a board of edu-
cation. You empower these officials
to provide physical facilities and to
employ teachers with qualifications
prescribed by state and local school
authorities.
Your schools are an expression of
the American tradition of free
school for free people. Their eff
fectiveness depends upon how well
you translate the basic purposes of
education into reality, for all child
ren.
We extend to you a special invi-
tation to visit your schools and see
how they are operated. You owe it
to yourself and to your children to
express your interest in their edu-
cation in this manner. BY visitation
you will develop a greater appre-
citation of some of the problems of
public education. We feel that by
visitation better grounds of mutual
understanding between the home and
the school will be established. Bet
ter public relations are vitality es-
sential because parents and teachers
are equal partners in this most
important enterprise-the education
of girls and boys. The schools are
yours-visit them.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Lions To Visit
School Work Shop

A. Dwight Spaythe, instructor in
Industrial Arts, is in charge of the
Bluffton Lions program on Novem-
ber A. After the luncheon Mr.
Spaythe will give a brief talk on
WAR Assets and the Schools" and
then conduct the group through his
school workshop to show some of the
recently acquired equipment for
metal and woodworking
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Beaverdam

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bushey attend
ed the funeral of Mrs. Mary Alice
Edwards at Conner, Saturday after
noon.
The Methodist Youth Fellowship
enjoyed a Halloween party Saturday
eve at the home of Delbert and Carol
Hall.
Mrs. Antoinette Recker of Detroit
is spending the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Volant and Arthur
Recker.
John Huber and daughter Ber-
nice spent last week with Mrs. Gladys
Williams at Lansing, Mich.
Eddie and Bobby Anderson Of Pan
dora spent the week end with Ber-
nard Gratz.
A Patterson Banquet was held
at the Methodist church on Thurs
day night. Rev. Warren H. Bright
of St. Marks church, Lima, was the
guest speaker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pratt of To-
ledo were Friday night guests of Miss
Ruth Durkee.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Arnold and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pugh and son
Jack spent Sunday in Toledo with
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Brakeman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rowland and
daughters Sharon and Nancy of Nc
Clure were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Everett Rowland.
Mrs. r. S. Minnis of Los Angeles,
Calf, spent last week with her
sisters, Mrs. Clara Young, Mrs. /. L.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Amstutz of
Fostoria, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Deer
hake and son and Mrs. Bertha Mat
ter spent Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Don DiIlman and family.
Those who called the past week on
Mr.. and Mrs iErpest Gratz were:
Glen Griffith Of Schenectady, N. Y;
Mrs. Matt Wahla of Findlay; Mrs.
Esmond Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs. Reno
Gratz, Mrs. Sam Badertscher, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilford Gratz and daugh-
ter Sharon, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Schaublin and granddaughter Bar
bara Jane Boutwell,.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
BUILDING AMERICAS FUTURE

The strength republic citizens
ura make the scientific and industrial
Of and and achieve social Only through them
personal rights political liberties and institutions.
foundation of weeduad indispensable building
have citizens who heritage freedom,
and issues ngently We conditions
weaken national life: adult acy children child
juvenile delinquency health educational deficiencies We should
public schools in of their civic responsibilities
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

of Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Harris and
family.
Mrs. Dwight Frantz entertained
with a cosmetic demonstration in her
home, Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Watkins and
Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Rickly, son Bill
and daughter Mary Ann were week
end guests at the Rickly-Reichenbach
home.
L. M. Wynkoop has purchased a
new house-trailer. He and Mrs.
Wynkoop are leaving soon for Day
tona Beach, Fla., where they have
been spending the winters.
News want ads bring results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

News want ads bring results.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
THE SCHOOLS ARE YOUR;
Richland Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matter and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford
Gratz and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs
Wayne Matter and Mrs. Minnie Mos.
er were last Friday evening supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rawleigf
Moser and sons.
G. c. Hilty and sister Miss Lizzie
Hilty of Pandora, Mr.. and Mrs. Hi
ram Neuenschwander called Sunday
afternoon at the Amos and Weldon
Luginbuhl home.
Mrs. J. I. Luginbuhl and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Grant and sons were
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Luginbuhl and sons of Cleve-
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Eikenbary were
Sunday evening supper guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson.
Mrs. Harold Stevens and daugh-
ter Elaine of Sandusky spent last
week with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Amstutz. Mr.. Stevens spent
the week end at the Amstutz home
and Mrs. Stevens and daughter re-
turned home with him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gerber and
family were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Basinger
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Friedly of
Lima and Mrs. Sam Kohler and
daughter called Sunday afternoon
on Mrs. VIM. Friedly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Friedly and Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Schumacher.
Mrs. Donald Cupples and daughter
spent Thursday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miller and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz and
daughter and their house guests Mr..
and Mrs. P. D. James and son Vic
tor were Saturday evening supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Mat
ter and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Moser and
son Donivan, Mr.. and Mrs. Rawleigh
Moser and sons and Mr.. and Mrs.
Weldon Luginbuhl were Sunday
evening supper guests of Mr.. and
Mrs Hershel Moser and family.
Mrs. Weldon Duffman and son
and Mrs. D. H. Strunk called Thurs
day afternoon on Mrs. Ed Marquart.
Mr.. and Mrs. George White and
daughter of Leipsic spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Eikenbary.
Mrs. Martha Basinger spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Basinger and daughter Of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilford Gratz and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Earl Mat
ter and Morris Bell spent Wednes-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Gratz. j. d.
A1A0C haI S1aAA SpGAl1 9AAIAcN y
with her grandparents Mr.. and Mrs,
Ernest Gratz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Chidester
and family spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wingate
Barbara Rae Marquart spent Sun
day with her grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Marquart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Basinger
and daughters and Amos Basinger
called Thursday evening at the Men
no Basinger home.
Mr.. and Mrs. P D. James and son
of Columbus were Sunday evening
supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
c. Schaublin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Matter and
daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Matter spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Matter and family o1
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Open Forum After
School Open House

Superintendent Lanham will con-
duct an open forum discussion in the
high school cafeteria after the even
ing school session on Wednesday.
Anyone having questions or sugges-
tions should plan to attend.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
p. T. A. Urges Open
House Attendance

The Bluffton Parent Teachers AS
urges all members to at
tend school open house on Wednes-
day evening. This school program
will constitute the regular PTA No
vember meeting Members are urged
to report to the home room teachers
or to Mrs. Hankish so that grades
may receive proper credit.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
. g 0 are the greatest asset OF a

Todays children will administer tomorrow's world.
Their depends the kind of homes schools,
and communities in which they grow up and develop
as citizens Your schools their future by pro-
vdng the best possible educational advantages today
Accept this invitation to visit your schools in the in
terest of your children and the welfare of the nation
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30
Fdrmer~Erects NeIU
QuOnset Barn Here

Fred Basinger, farmer living west
of Bluffton whose barn was struck
by lightning and destroyed by fire
which followed, completed the erec-
ton Saturday of new type quon-
set barn to replace the former struc-
ture. The present barn is 40 by
DO feet,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

Sawmiller and Mrs. Raleigh Watt.
Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Sawmiller were
called to Waterloo, Ind, on Thurs
day eve on account of the serious
illness of Mr.. SawmilIer's nephew,
George Sawmiller.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-10-30

Miss Jane Dukes, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. w.
Dukes, a sophomore at Findlay col
Evening star., 1947-04-08
Michigan Republicans Score
q Sweep ii Stote Election

/ The worst floods IN Michigan his
tory combined with traditional
spring political apathy to restrict
the vote.
Mr.. Cars Republican-indor dorsed
running mate, Henry M. Butzel. T8,
Detroit incumbent, was second In
the voting for the two regular
posts on the high court, and John
r. Dethmers, 40, former Repllb-
lican attorney general, was well
ahead for q third high court posi-
tion left vacant BY q resignation.
Eugene B. Elliott, 81, a Repub-
lican, was far ahead in his bid
for a seventh consecutive term as
superintendent of public instruc-
ton with 201,14I votes to 1858
for George F. Montgomery, a
school teacher and Democratic State
legislator.
The Republicans held comfortable
margins In the race for two regencies
Of the University OF Michigan and
two posts on the State Board OF
Agriculture.
Evening star., 1947-04-08
Marines
Continued From First Page.)

lions of other shells remained ura-
touched.
Blasts Last for Four Hours.
The explosives did not detonate
at the same time. The early NOR
ming darkness was punctuated with
tremendous bursts for four hours
after the first binding glare.
The spot where the sheds stood
Is picture of blackened desolation
The earth's face is scorched and
the smell of burned power and wood
is everywhere. Potential destruc-
tion remains in the form OF about
1000 unexploded shells strewn like
straws over the ground. These
now are being detonated.
The Marines were on the alert
today for a possible new attack by
the Communists. Chinese govern
ment army intelligence messaged
that 1000 Reds were marching on
Hsinho, but investigation proved the
report to be exaggerated, II not en-
tirely groundless.
Marine patrols and fighter scout
planes secured the countryside with
out finding a trace of the attackers.
Here is how the raid began:
Evening star., 1947-04-08
81 ,hs Assssiossd Press

DETROIT, April 8.Republi-
cans piled up majorities Of near
Ily 2 to / in q dull State election
today and seemed assured Of the
second sweep Of Michigan in six
months.
No upsets appeared In the making,
since most Of the leaders already
held Office.
Leland W.. Carr, 81. former anti
graft grand juror, was leading the
Republican-i1dorsed ticket for JUS
tice OF the State Supreme Court, just
as his one-time special prosecutor
Kim Sigler, did In winning the gov
ernorship last fall.
With slightly more than 1.500 OF
the States $500 precincts ulcounted,
Mr.. Carr, who held the ofiice by ap-
pointment, amassed 216,984 ballots
out OF total that was beginning to
level near the 400, 600 mark.