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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1949
Page
2
Democratic Ohio lawmakers met with President Truman amid questions of primaries and patronage, with administration staying neutral in 1950 Senate contest. Debate grows over the state turnpike bill as a new commission maps routes and governors weigh support across central Ohio.
An Ohio Senate bill to revive party conventions for preprimary candidate recommendation faces House debate. Proponents say it boosts party responsibility and voter participation while preserving ballot access for all candidates. Critics warn it risks boss control and hand-picking outcomes. The piece contrasts with Eastern German elections dominated by a fixed slate.
Officials once won re election on economy pledges by citing cuts and lower office costs. Vic Donahey in his era rode the cost of a baked potato to success as a watchdog of the treasury. Today voters approve economy in talk but not in action, punishing those who run on spending cuts in elections in Washington and Columbus.
A 50 year old paperhanger Hudson B Swaney faces fraud charges after a secret Clark County grand jury indictment. He allegedly filed false affidavits about signatures on petitions naming Ferdinand B Clarke Adrian J Dirscherl and Nelson Koegler for city commission in the May 3 race. The case follows a report of 80 false signatures on the nominating petition. The three labor union backed candidates sought nominations but none were nominated.
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