Primary slate unopposed in Ohio lieutenant governor race
In Ohio the May 4 primary leaves Lt Gov Paul M Herbert unopposed while Democratic challenger George D Nye seeks the post once held by Nye. Profiles note Nye is a former Common Pleas judge and prosecutor while Herbert has served as lieutenant governor since 1938 with multiple reelections. Also mentions a 1949 salary increase and party history. Chicago reports 1949 false fire alarms tally near 3,014 incidents costing almost $500,000 in city damages.