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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1946
Page
5
A collage of light anecdotes and notes begins with a tale of a wedding interruption where a suitor objects to a marriage, then moves through reader Q and A about jockeys, veterinary opinions, and a sheriff with nine children, ends with brief asides and dreamy musings.
Frederick C. Othman discusses C. E. Spang of Georgetown Ohio, noting his pre politics fame, family, and a campaign profile. The piece relays Spang’s self description, residence details, and campaign material as he seeks the 18th district Democratic nomination while touching on a dream–torpedo incident and a trivia query about Douglas Fairbanks Sr.
Spang recounts his shift from food business to politics after strong criticism by rivals. He says he entered politics in grammar school and, by 1937, rose to mayor of Georgetown. He claims independence from party favoritism, noting he fired both a Democratic and a Republican attorney and stood against high officials for public welfare.
Spang says his political experience is worth the price and his family, including wife and two children, desire a Washington tenure. He notes Jessie Sumner, not seeking re election, opened the field for his bid.
October 1, 1946 Tucson Daily Citizen notes a speaker urging support for Spang in the 18th district. The speaker stresses equality and common people, saying it would be a disappointment if Spang loses.
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