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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1954)
State Capitol News . . . Butler’s Death Leaves Scars LINCOLN—The coming Aug ust 10 primary election loomed even more important this week as a “make or break” affair for a number of republican candidates. With the death of Sen. Hugh Butler (R-Neb) eliminating the greatest political power in the state, the coming primary elec tion has all the makings of a struggle by others seeking his “crown.” Because of the many turns of political fate this year, most of the major contenders are running for one office or another. The appointments to the U. S. senate made by Gov. Robert Crosby after the deaths of Sen. Dwight Griswold in April and Senator Butler this month ap peared at least temporaly to have put Crosby in a top position in the state party. But he will have to survive the August primary in which he is running for the six year term in the senate if he is to keep his place on top of the heap. Congressman Carl Curtis of Minden, running against Crosby for the senate, is another con tender. And an Omaha politician, whom some considered to be Butler’s “Heir-apparent” even be fore the 76-year-old senator died, must be counted in. He is Con gressman Roman Hruska, who was nominated by the republican state central committee to run in November for the unexpired four year term of Sen. Butler. Since he is not in the same race as Curtis and Crosby, he could be the other “pole of power” in Nebraska re publicanism if elected. Also being tested in the Aug ust primary will be the relative strength of the conservatives of the party and the pro-Eisenhower element. This struggle broke out in its strongest form before the 1952 republican national conven tion. The conservatives were backing the late Sen. Robert Taft for president while the modera tes were working for G en. Dwight Eisenhower. This feud has smoldered ever since. Even before Sen. Butler died the pro-Eisenhower elements were bcginninig to work for Gov. Crosby in his senate race. Al though Sen. Butler did not do so openly, there was the reason to believe that more and more he was backing Curtis. Hruska had generally sided with Butler but the pro-Eisen hower faction has always hoped that he would work harder for the administration once the migh ty shadow of Butler was removed. Significantly, the Crosby and pro-Eisenhower forces aided Hruska in his struggle for the state central committee’s nomina tion. * * * Furious 50 Hours— But perhaps it would be easier to explain the new alignments by telling chronologically the events of 50 hoours which were unpre cedented in Nebraska political history. It started the morning of July 1 when the word was flashed from Washington, D. C-, that Sen. Butler was dying of a stroke That day happened to be the deadline for candidates wishing to file for the primary election. Politicians waited anxiously for news from Washington. It was expected that if Mr. Butler died before the 5 p.m. deadline for filings that several would be mode. But when the senior senator died at 9:30 p.m., it wasn’t long until someone was knocking at the door of Secretary of State Frank Marsh, seeking to file for former Congressman Howard Buffett of Omaha. Buffett, an ultra-conservative, at one time had been considered | more or less the “crown prince” of Butler. But some observers be lieved that Hruska had moved into that spot In recent months. When word of the attempted filing got around, the pro-Eisen hower forces got busy. With less than an hour until midnight they were almost desperate. Finally John Quinn, Lincoln public re lations man, volunterred to file. He roused county officials from bed paid his filing fee, and shov ed the filing under the door of Marah’s office at the statehouse. The next day Quinn explained he did it only to counter what he called a “death virgil” filing by Buffett. As if events weren’t moving fast enough, Atty-Gen. C. S. Beck told republican and democratic party officials they had better move by Saturday noon to fill the vacancies on the ballot. This was necessary because both Beck and Marsh maintained that the Buffett and Quinn filings were too late and that the only way to fill the vacancies was by action by the state central committees of both parties. The long distance wires were humming as State Republican Chairman William Spear of Fre mont State Democratic Chair man William Meier of Minden summoned the committees to emergency meetings at Lincoln. Meanwhile Buffett was work ■ ing mighty hard to get the nomination. Against him was ! lined up Charles Reed, Omaha attorney and a pro-Eisenhower man. But Friday night word came from Hruska that he was interested. Another matter was still up in the air—Gov. Crosby’s appoint ment to fill the vacant seat until the November election. This was the second such momentous dec ision Crosby had faced in three months. After Sen. Griswold’s death he appointed Eva Bowring of Merriman to serve until Nov ember. So the republicans gathered, less than 50 hours after the first word of Butler’s illness had ar rived. Gov. Crosby, known for his surprises, pulled another out of the hat. He announced that he was appointing Sam Reynolds of Omaha, coal company executive, to the vacant seat. He said Rey nolds would not run for the un expired term. That left that matter entirely up to the central committee. Five men were nominated but Hruska won on the second ballot, 33 votes to the 15 of his nearest opponent, Buffett. There was reason to belive that as almost | the last minute Crosby had thrown his strength behind Hru ska. Over on the democratic side it took their central committee just four minutes to choose James Green, Omaha attorney, to run against Hruska. Buffett immediately filed a mandamus action against Secre tary of State Marsh to force him to accept his late hour filing. But over the weekend Buffett's advisors apparently sensed the deep shocked resentment that has arisen over his filing so quickly after the late senator died. On Tuesday he announced he would not contest the matter. Quinn, assured that Buffett would not be on the ballot, with drew, leaving the field to Hruska. Hruska is one of the fastest comers in state politics. He cut his political eye teeth as a mem ber of Douglas county board where he stacked up an enviable record. He has compiled a good record in his first term in the U. S. house of representatives. It was still too early to tell the final effects on the political scene of Butler's passing. But Crosby and Hruska appeared to be the men to watch—if they win their respective elections this year. • * • Many observers were satisfied the state GOP had given Buffett the cold shoulder. After all, Buf fett had served several terms in congress and the Washington scene is old stuff to him. Ironically he more nearly parallels the kind of conservative representa tive provided by the late Senators Kenneth Wherry and Hugh But ler, yet within the last few years three senate vacancies have filled without Buffett getting a look-in (Wherry, Dwight Griswold, But ler). » * * Toll Road Talk— Gov. Crosby was to meet with William Stratton of Illinois and Beardslee of Iowa to work out plans for a possible turnpike from Chicago past Des Moines and Omaha into Nebraska. State Engineer L. N. Ress said this could help eliminate such oc currences as at the Ohio and Indiana border where the Ohio turnpike virtually ended in a cornfield, dumping traffic on an unprepared Indiana highway system. Boating Course to Be Offered— There will be an American Red Cross-sponsored free boating in structor’s course at Pickstown, S.D., during the week of July 26 30. Anyone desiring further infor mation or v/ishing to make appli cation see Sgt. James R. Lyons of O’Neill, Holt county Red Cross water safety chairman, before July 18. Omahan Here— Miss Libby Latta of Omaha visited from Wednesday, July 7, until Sunday at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Froelich, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E Stout. Frontier for printing! DRS. BROWN & FRENCH Eyes Tested—Glasses Fitted Broken Lens Replaced in 24 Hours Other Repairs While You Wait Complete X-Ray CHURCH DIHHER Church of the Epiphany EMMET, NEBRASKA Sunday, July 25 Serving Starts at 4 1— _ — -Mehsk Roof- 4haf I I_I i^ee -today one/ q P£At- / | LOHAUS MOTOR CO. Phone 33 O’Neill, Nebr. _:_ GREAT TV, FORD THEATRE, WOW-TV, 7:30 P.M., THURSDAY 1 1" — Completing Basic Pvt. Rolland A. Closson (above), son of Mr. and Mrs Anson Closson of O’Neill, is nearing completion of basic in fantry training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., with a unit of the Sixth armored division. Upon completion of the eight-week infantry training cycle with the famed “super Sixth,” he will receive a leave before be ginning eight weeks of ad vance basic training, either at Ft. Leonard Wood or another training installation. Edward Wilson Dies in Oregon PAGE — Edward Wilson, 84, brother of 'Roy Wilson of Page, died July 5 at Portland, Ore., it has been learned here. Funeral services and burial were at Port land. Edward Wilson was born at Elk Creek and for many years was a conductor in the Union Pacific railroad in the Western states. He is survived by two broth ers, Roy of Page and John of Sacramento. Visits Lincoln— Mrs. L. A. Burgess left Sun day for Lincoln where she will spend a week visiting her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Burgess, and j family. Mrs. Robert Berigan and Kittie returned to St. Louis, Mo., Fri day. They had visited for the past three weeks at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Froelich. I ~ Ewing News Mr. and Mrs. Don Pollock and 'children of Neligh visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pol lock, an Wednesday, July 7. Mr. and Mrs. James Ruby and children left for Tennessee on Friday after spending a 10-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ruby, and her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Casper Lar son. Mr. and Mrs. William Spence went to Plainview last Thurs day evening where they attended th Plainview-Osmond ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo David and .Marie were OTNeill shoppers on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eacker spent the Fourth of July week end at Grand Island with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Fuller ,and family. Thursday evening guests at the Everett Ruby home were Mr. and Mrs. James Ruby, Marvin and Susan, who were home on leave, and Mr. and Mrs. Casper Larson. Bobbie and Billy Dunaway were holiday weekend guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings, while their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunaway of Hastings accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Duna way and son, Richard, were on a fishing trip in South Dakota. The Dunaway returned to Ewing Monday and left the same day for their home at Hastings. Mrs. Myrtle Kimes, who has been a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Billings, and family, is now a guests of an other daughter, Mrs. Arthur Luc as and famil yof Clearwater. Marcus Pierson transacted bus iness in Wayne on Wednesday. Mr. and Mr. Fred Closson of Oregon were guests on Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hahlbeck. Mrs. Closson is the former Mattie Slack of Ewing. It has been 45 years since she visited her old hometown. The bridge club was entertain ed Tuesday afternoon, July 8, at the home of Mrs. Maud Brion. All members were present. Mrs. Earl Billings was the winner of high score and second high went to Mrs. Lyle Dierks. Refresh ments were served. Pfc. Vernon Rockey of Ft. Bliss, Tex., is expected home on leave in the near future. This will be Private Rockey’s second leave since entering the army in September, 1953. R. B. Krachie is back again at ' the K-B market after a 10-day vacation at the lakes in Minn esota. He was accompanied by his wife and grandson, Jerry Jefferies. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings had as their guests Wednesday even ing, July 7, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Billings of Neligh and Mrs. Isa bel Platz and son, Don, of Cho halis. Wash. O'NEILL LOCALS The Misses Karen Donohoe, Lou Moss and Joan Langan, stu dents at Wayne State Teachers college, spent the weekend in O’Neill visiting their parents. Miss Ann Waters of Omaha and Mrs. L. J. Marowally of Chicago, 111., Wednesday com pleted a week’s visit with their sister, Mrs. W. J. Bigiln. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fernau moved to Neligh Sunday where Mr. Fernau is now employed in the Council Oak store. The Misses Dorothy Donohoe and Rita Purnell, both of Omaha, were weekend guests of Miss Donohoe’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Donohoe. The Frontier for printing . . INSURANCE Insurance of All Kinds Bonds — Notary Public 20'“r SAVINGS ON YOUR PREMIUMS RELIABLE COMPANIES PROMPT SETTLEMENTS Office in Gillespie Radio Bldg. PHONE 114 or 218 — O'NEILL — L. G. GILLESPIE AGF.NCY Established in 1893 XL .. T - - ■ ' BIGLIN'S Funeral Directors O’NEILL Day Ph. Night Ph. 38 487-R or 200 i iTT r ■ , ■■■■■■■■■■ Sun.-Mon.-Tues. July 18-19-20 Glen Ford, Gloria Grahame, with All Star Cast "THE BIG HEAT" A brass, knuckle thriller! Fri.-Sat. Julj' 1C-17 Doubla Feature "GREAT DIAMOND ROBBERY" "SLAUGHTER TRAIL" Wed.-Thurs. July 21-22 FAMILY NIGHT "BLACK BEAR. 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