Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-03-17

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Of candidates in the city's histc
Fourteen men are seekin
So far the campaign has failel
The quiet campaign--parti,
inees in an Alexandria Demo-
cratic primary are usually
elected-is credited by politi-
cal observers to the number of
city posts, including that of
Mayor, which are going uncon-
tested. and to a lack of first
rate issues.
Running without opposition
ar. incumbents Leroy S. Bend
helm. the Mayor; v. Floyd Will
liams, city attorney, and
Margaret w. McMenamin, city
collector.
Tax Increase Avoided
The possibility of perking up
the campaign with a bona fide
issue faded this month when
the present council managed to
keep from increasing the tax
rates for 1859.
The general election. to be
held on June /, possibly will
be livlier.
John L. Kilcullen, chairman
of the Alexandria Republican
Committee, announced last
month that Republicans will
challenge some" of the Dem
ocratic runners. He has not set
a date for announcing the
G. o. P. slate.
In addition, at least one, and
probably two Independents also
will appear on the general cleo
ton ballot. Councilman F,
Clinton Knight, who ran sue
cessfully as an Independent in
1855, will take that route again
Councilman John T. TIGER, who
won his seat three years age
as Democrat, is expected this
time to follow in Mr.. Knights
steps. Councilman Frank E
Mann will not seek reelection
Three Seek Reelection
The three present council
men running in the primary
are:
James M. Duncan, jr., a rea
estate and insurance man, COM
pleting his third term. He also
served as city fire chief for 2;
years.
John ]. Ewald, a yardmaStel
at Potomac Yards. completing
his fourth term. He served from
1912 to 194S and was returned
to Office in 1852 and 1855.
Joseph NJ. Pancoast, an at
torney, completing his frs
term, former member of thu
city planning commission. pas
city attorney, former substitute
judge of the Civil and Police
Court, and past United States
Commissioner.
The IL newcomers are:
Charles Z. Beatley, jr., a.
year-old Capital Airlines cap
tain. of 4875 Maury lane.
resident of Alexandria since
1947 and first vice president O.
the Airline Pilots Association
in 1856.
Paul A. Boyd, 47-year-olC
owner of painting decorating
business. of 1925 Wilson ave
nue., a resident Of Alexandris
since 1912. a member Of thu
Chamber Of Commerce and
board member of the Alexan'
dria Contractors Association
and the Lynhaven Citizens AS
ISOLATION.
Paul c. Edwards, 49-year.
old barber. of 52l5 Fillmore
avenue. resident of Alexan.
dria since 1929, now serving his
third term as member of the
Alexandria City Democrat
Committee representing thu
9th Ward. and a member Of
the Chamber of Commerce.
Josiah S. Everly. 56-year-olC
owner-operator Of the Circle
Terrace Hospital and tht
Wheatley Funeral Home. o.
800 King street, past chairman
of the Alexandria Schoo
Board. and member and pas
president Of the Rotary Clut
and the Chamber of Commerce
Robert I. LainOf, 42-year-clC
attorney. of SIT Hilltop ter
race. d resident of Alexandra;
since 1941. past District schoo
teacher and patent examiner
and past president of the De
Ray Citizens Association.
James T. Luckett, jr., At
year-old accountant with tn,
Southern Railway Co. of 100l
Prince street, a native of Alex
andria, serving his second tern
as a member of the Alexandra
City Democratic Committe,
representing the 4th Ward, anC
q member of the board of gov
D.