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Domestic News December 2, 1957

The Nome Nugget

Nome, Nome County, Alaska

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Sen. William E. Jenner (R-Ind.) announced his sudden withdrawal as a candidate for re-election, leaving politicians baffled. He cited personal reasons in a letter and plans to practice law in Indianapolis.

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Politicians Baffled
By Announcement of
Sen. Jenner Resignation

BEDFORD, Ind., (A)—Sen. William E. Jenner (R-Ind.) went hunting today and left politicians of both parties guessing at the reasons for his sudden withdrawal as a candidate for re-election.

Jenner made his announcement in a two-paragraph letter made public today.

"There are many reasons," he wrote. "Most of the reasons are personal. At any rate, they're all mine. Some might be misunderstood if I elaborated . . ."

Jenner said he will practice law in Indianapolis.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Senator Resignation William Jenner Indiana Politics Re Election Withdrawal

What entities or persons were involved?

William E. Jenner

Where did it happen?

Bedford, Ind.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Bedford, Ind.

Event Date

Today

Key Persons

William E. Jenner

Outcome

withdrawal as candidate for re-election; will practice law in indianapolis.

Event Details

Sen. William E. Jenner (R-Ind.) announced his sudden withdrawal as a candidate for re-election in a two-paragraph letter made public today, citing many personal reasons that he chose not to elaborate on. He went hunting today, leaving politicians of both parties guessing.

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