Less Interest in Campaign as Primary Nears in North Dakota
As the state enters the final nine days before the primary election, political observers report unusually low public interest. Voter fatigue, focus on crops, and lack of dramatic campaign tactics contribute to a calmer race than in recent years. Townley and Lemke lead the Nonpartisan League, while independents fear overconfidence could hurt their ticket. Debate centers on McCumber’s stance and Democratic registration boosts, with a large cross-over vote expected in Republican primaries affecting the senatorial contest.
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Nestor
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Rushed Pace Set For State University Law School
Excavation for the new state university law school will finish by Tuesday night. Cement forms will begin, aiming to have cement work well underway by week’s end if weather holds. The rush is driven by a contract requiring completion and readiness for occupancy by the start of the second semester next February.
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Delegates Leave for North Dakota Legion Convention
Delegates from Grand Forks post No. 6 of the American Legion traveled by auto to Devils Lake for the state convention opening Tuesday. Others depart by train later. Key addresses by National Commander Hanford MacNider and Judge Wen as aw Lands are planned. Local delegation includes Ray A. Jacobson, Walter Schlosser, Joe Rabinondi, Phil Bangs, Dr. J. G. Brundin, and many others. The group aims to attend sessions on reports, committees, and major contests for state commander and adjutant, with no strong floor battle anticipated on some races.
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the Legion
Hanford MacNider
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Mr. MacNider
Wenesaw Landis
Ray A. Jacobson
Walter Schlosser
Joe Rabinondi
Phil Bangs
Manuel Sprague
Thomas Whelan
St. Thomas
North Dakota Legion Office Politics At Convention
A report from the Jamestown Republican convention sparks discussion that state officers may engage in politics. A proposal may ask the North Dakota department to back an amendment allowing Legion involvement in political activity. Most Legionnaires expect it to fail. Upshaw’s candidacy prompts a new chaplain election while L. F. Baird is slated for re election as finance officer. Mandan New Rockford Wahpeton are eyeing 1923 convention. Box Car Gang to Meet at Grand Forks as a key Lesolie 40 gathering with Joe Rabinovich presiding.
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Jack Williams
Jamestown
American Legion
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Wm. Upshaw
State Adjutant
L. F. Baird
Dickinson
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New Rockford
Wahpeton
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Grand Forks
Joe Rabinovich
Box Car Gang
Fun Society of the Legion
Rabinovich
Reduced Fare Rates For Grand Forks Fair Visitors
Fare and one third for round trip tickets will be in effect for visitors to the Grand Forks fair this year. The rate, secured by E. R. Montgomery secretary, applies to all surrounding districts and runs July 21 to August 1 to cover pre and post fair dates July 24 to 29. Williston to Entertain Elks Delegates In State Convention plans are set for fifty plus Elk delegates to attend June 24. Each lodge may send an exalted ruler, secretary and one delegate per 500 members with ten Elks in the state now housed in Grand Forks Fargo Devils Lake Jamestown Mandan Valley City Bismarck Williston and Minot. Delegates will tour nearby territory by auto and enjoy additional entertainment.
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Mandan
Dickinson
Valley City
Bismarck
Minot
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