Bushfield Rides landslide to renomination in SD primary
Governor Harlan Bushfield was renominated by Republicans in South Dakota with about 78,997 votes to Crail’s 21,635 while Lewis Bicknell led Democratic rival Steensland in a tight race. Unofficial returns show Bushfield carrying Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls amid a statewide GOP edge over Democrats.
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Harlan J. Bushfeld
Repub
Lewis W. Bicknell
South Dakota
Bushfela
Mg Ins
A. NM
Bicknell
Land
Minnehaha
Graff
Sioux Falls
Steensland
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Msland
Miajor
New City Board Sets Agenda After Joy Takes Office
The Huron city commission, which formally took office at a regular meeting Monday night, deflected changes to property assessment rolls with City Assessor William Joy at an adjourned session Tuesday evening. The board indicated early consideration of property levies but no immediate action. They accepted a Soil Conservation Service offer for seedlings to be planted on city park property along the James River near the C M Railroad bridge, with additional planting planned near Spink County. The next regular meeting is May 12, when appointments are expected to be discussed.
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Hurons New Cty Commission
William Joy
Oan
Soil Conservation Service
City Park
James River
Spink County
Beadle County Fall Election Lineup Revealed
Beadle County voters will see a general election lineup next fall with candidates across offices. State Senator C A Bell faces Carl H Weir, State Representatives include Thad Oviath and R L Wordness, B A Pugsley and Charles Worrall. Other races list W S Bateman vs Robert E Bryan, John Colwell vs Joe Reilly, and Tommy Baby vs Petm. Sheriff Paul Tschetler competes with John W Boyle, while Anna E See is register of deeds. FALL LINEUP PAYS Five
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Beadle County
Charles Worrall
W. S&s
Pet m
Paul Tschetler
John W. Boyle
Register of Deeds
Anna E
Graft leader pledges aid to Bushfield after primary defeat
Sioux Falls leader A N Graf t congratulates Governor Bushfield on his primary victory and pledges to aid the Republican party. Graff urges party unity for a fall sweep as Bushfield praises the ballot box as the American way. Pierre reaction notes Bushfield’s satisfaction and desire for a strong, businesslike government.
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Sioux Falls
N. Graft
Harlan Bushfield
Graff
Vetera
Bushfield
Pierre
South Dakota
A. N. Graft
South
Three Close Races Highlight Beadle County Returns
Beadle County tabulations show three tight contests as yesterday's primary results near completion. Bushfield led Graff in the Republican governor race, Steen leading Worrall in the Democratic contest, with other county and state races featuring slender margins and several unopposed or near-complete tallies across precincts.
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Beadle County
Bushfield
A. N. Graff
Lewis W. Bukneil
Aimer O. Steen
Steensland
Bicknell
Pugsley
An Chitty
Worrall
Maxne
Schnetzer
Christopherson
Payne
Roosevelt third term supporters pick up big California delegation
Roosevelt backers swept California in a Democratic primary, winning a large delegation to back a third term. Garner’s slate lost 6 to 1, with two undecided delegates remaining. Bankhead in Alabama received favorite son support, while Florida's Andrews led renomination but faced a run off with MacFadden. Texas delegation favored Garner.
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Associated Press
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Roosevelt State
Garner
Trail
Alabama
Bankhead
Florida
Andrews
Bermarr
Mac
Adden
Indiana
Townsend
South Dakota
Harlan Bushfield
Lewis Bicknell
Texas
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Roosevelt Lind
Garne
Roosevelt
Caliornia
Charles Andrews
Bernarr MacFadden
Garter
Chicago
Selvig Appointed To State Merit System Supervisor
Rapid City May 8 Howard C Selvig 35 superintendent of Wesington school named first supervisor of South Dakota merit system for about 360 employees in the state social security and health departments George Williams Rapid City chair of the merit system council said Selvig will arrive in Pierre soon He previously served in West RiverFacilit ies and holds a BA from Augustana and an MS from SDSU The three man council also includes Harold W Card and Charles Zehnpfennig plus the director's exception for two departments The salary recommended is 200 per month Selvig a native of Iowa was a candidate for county superintendent in Brookings Beadle County primary election yesterday
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Howard C. Selvig
Wessington
South Dakota
Social Security and Health Departments
George Williams
Belvig
West River
Pierre
Social Security Department
State Unemployment Compensation Commission
Selvig
Harold W. Card
Webster
Charles Zehnpfennig
Parkston
Iowa
Augustana College
Sioux Falls
South Dakota State Collége
Brookings
Bushfield Opponent Wins Nomination In Custer Primary
In yesterday’s Custer primary Rep. Harvid Doner, a Republican insurgent, withstood a purge by state administration supporters and defeated Hobart H. Gates to win renomination. Doner received 1665 votes to Gates 490, while county totals showed 739 for Doner and 410 for Graf. Democratic nominee Lewis W. Bicknell led with 354 votes for Aimee QO Stensland.
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Lewis W. Bicknell
Aimee QO
Stensland
Postmaster Nominations Sent to Senate
May clear weatherly note Roosevelt sent to the Senate nominations for Clyde E. Cunningham to be postmaster at Estelline Dakota Territory and Ralph V. Milze to be postmaster at Philip indicating official appointments awaiting confirmation.
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Senate
Clyde E. Cunningham
Estelline
D.D
Ralph V. Millze
Philip
Labor Moves to Oust Cabinet Amid European Tensions
London reports Labour seeks a no confidence motion against the Chamberlain government as tensions rise in Holland and the Balkans. Amsterdam tightens defenses while Germany’s plans and Allied actions unfold across Europe. News from Berlin, Paris, Moscow, and Stockholm echo the broader war footprint and national responses.
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Prime Minister Faces Pressure in War Crisis Amid Criticism
The British Labour Party moves to table a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Chamberlain as criticisms mount over wartime leadership. Lloyd George and Morrison urge decisive action while fears grow over the war’s conduct and a potential change of government. Dutch defenses tighten as reports of German troop movements surface, signaling heightened European tension.
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Webb Miller Found Dead Near London Train Station
American journalist Webb Miller, European news manager for United Press, was found dead near Clapham Junction after a fall from a moving train. He attended a House of Commons debate and had a long career covering international conflicts, leaving a widow Marie and son Kenneth. Belgian cabinet discussed Dutch defense measures in Brussels, with no new Belgian precautions ordered.
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Webb Miller
Clapham Junction
Miller
United Press
House of Commons
Marie
Kenneth
United States
Finland
Lake Ladoga
France
County Commission Opens May Meeting
The County Commission opened its May session at the courthouse with routine matters and relief cases. It planned to open bids this afternoon for a county truck and weather stripping for courthouse windows. Commissioner L. S. Cumming won the Republican nomination for the second district. John Lewin secured the Republican nomination in the fourth district.
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Cotntsid
County Highway Department
Courhhouse
L. S. Cumming
Wolsey
Repub
John Lewin
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