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Administration urged to intervene or stay out of primaries
A New Deal adviser urged immediate federal stance on primaries amid Iowa results showing Sen. Guy M. Gillette’s renomination over Rep. Otha Wearin. Hopkins endorsed Wearin, drawing administration criticism and sparking debate on Roosevelt’s policy of hands off in local contests. The piece notes Roosevelt defended Hopkins and hints at broader primary implications nationwide. Stolen cannon found in Idaho ends civic search. mayor reports recovery.
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