Evening star., 1947-08-04
Primary Race
Set Tomorrow
In Virginia
Contests in Arlington
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Democrat Election


Democrat Election
AS capdidates in tomorrow's Dem.
ocratic primary in nearby Virginia
made last-minute appeals to voters,
Republicans, Independents and non
partisans prepared for their respec-
tive conventions which will be held
this week. =. w..
Much of the interest in tomorrow's
elections centered in Arlington
where several Offices are being hotly
contested. Fairfax also has attracted
attention with inter-party' fights,
but only one contest-that of pre-
cinct committeeman in the sixth
ward--in Alexandra, is scheduled.
Polls will be open from $50 am.
to 7:30 pm, EST.
The leading race in Arlington is
between Charles R.. Fenwick and
Frank L. Ball, jr., for State senator.
Both candidates will take to the air
tonight, Mr.. Fenwick on WAR1. from
7:45 to 8 o'clock, and Mr.. Ball on
WMAL from 8:15 to $3.50 o'clock.
Fairfax Posts Uncontested.
In Fairfax all but three of the
posts for which nominees will be
chosen are contested. State Senator
Andrew w. Clarke, Commonwealth
Attorney Hugh B. Marsh and Super
visor Maurice Fox from Dranesville
district have been declared the Dem
ocrat standard bearers because no
one filed against them.
Activities scheduled in Arlington
this week after the primary include
the Better Government Leagues
membership meeting at 8 pm.
Wednesday at which two candidates
will be indorsed to oppose the in
cumbents who are running for the
two county board posts. The Ar
lington School Board Nominating
Conference will hold sessions at 8
pm. Thursday and Saturday, and
the Republican County Convention
will be held at 8 pm. Friday. The
Better Government League meeting
and the School Board Convention
sessions will be held at the Ashton
Heights Women's Clubhouse, 413
North Irving street. The COP
meeting will be at the Patrick Henry
School, South Fillmore street.
In prediction day statements,
Malcolm D. Miller, Progressive Dem
ocrat candidate for Common
wealth's attorney, clarified his posi-
tion on private practice If elected,
and j. Maynard Magruder, seeking
reelection to one of Arlington's
two House of Delegates seats, advo-
Gated additional State funds for
health.
Carretta Reiterates Rent Stand.
Albert A. Carretta, Progressive
Democrat candidate for House of
Delegates. reiterated his stand for
an effective" State rent control law.
MIR. Carretta declared he is the only
one of the four running for the two
House seats who has taken such a
stand. ssss ,a.sx.
Mr.. Millersaid several newspapers
"misinterpreted my answer to al
qfestionnaire, stating that 1 would
not engage in private practice i'll
elected. stated that I would not
engage in private practice before
local courts. I would continue lim-
1ted practice, however, In matters
before Federal regulatory agencies
to an extent not detrimental to
public duties
In a talk before the Exchange
Club, Mr.. Magruder declared:
ga erect lAoi
the health of the people of Virginia
can be done by providing additional
funds; first, for the correction of
physical defects found among school
children; secondly, by increasing the
funds for the bureau of industrial
safety of the Department of Labor,
and an enlargement of the indus
trial hygiene bureau of the Health
Department"
Radio Station WEAM in Arlington
announced today that it will carry
running results of the primary from
pm. until midnight. The Federal
Communications Commission grant
ed WEAM an extension of its regu-
lar broadcasting time, which ordi-
narily ends at 8 pm, for the elec-
ton, the station announced.
On Wednesday night five candi-
dates will seek Endorsement of the
Better Government League for the
two county board posts. According
to League Chairman Harley M. Will
lfams. all candidates seeking the
organizations Endorsement have
agreed to abide by the decision of
the leagues to whether they should
continue as candidates against in
cumbents F. Freeland Chew and
Harry w. Cuppett in the November
general election. No one Is running
for the county or school boards in
the primary.
The five candidates are Mrs.
Florence Cannon. Mrs. Charles E.
Planck. T. Oscar Smith, william E.
Day and H. H. Howe.
COP May Enter Board Race,
Nonpartisans and independents
have planned nonpartisan race for
the county board, on the basis of
action of the Republican County
Committee last year indorsing nom
partisan contests for local offices
and the Democratic Executive Com
mittees similar stand on the county
board race.
Republicans, however, at the mass
meeting Friday night may decide to
put nominees in the field for the
board posts. Results of COP in
formative balloting last Friday and
Saturday on number of questions
of policy, including one on the
county board matter. have not been
made public but are expected to be
factor in the decision to be reached
Friday.
County Treasurer John Iocka