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July 6, 1950
The Potters Herald
East Liverpool, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In a bitter Democratic primary runoff in North Carolina, Willis Smith defeats incumbent Senator Frank Graham, backed by organized labor and Gov. Kerr Scott. Smith's campaign opposed the Fair Deal and emphasized race relations, leading to an upset victory by about 20,000 votes.
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Graham Beaten In N. C. Runoff For Senate Seat
Raleigh, N. C. (LPA)-In a bitter election fight, Willis Smith, who campaigned as an opponent of the Fair Deal, defeated Sen. Frank Graham in the Democratic Party primary election runoff for the Senatorial nomination.
In North Carolina the Democratic nomination is equal to election. Graham had the backing of organized labor and Gov. Kerr Scott, who appointed him to the Senate 15 months ago, stumped the state in his support. Smith opposed the Fair Employment Practices Commission, the Brannan Farm Plan, the Truman health program, and other fair deal measures.
In the regular party primary the month before, Graham led by 53,000. He did not have a clear majority of the total votes cast, however, and Smith called for a runoff election. In the runoff, Smith led by about 20,000.
The New York Times, reporting the results, said "the upset resulted from much hard work by Mr. Smith's men, who thought they were battling for a lost cause, and unexpected effectiveness of their principal weapon -an emphasis upon race relations and a display of race bitterness such as this state had not witnessed for 50 years."
PAC and LLPE workers reported that tremendous amounts money had been poured into the Smith campaign by various big business and hate organizations.
Raleigh, N. C. (LPA)-In a bitter election fight, Willis Smith, who campaigned as an opponent of the Fair Deal, defeated Sen. Frank Graham in the Democratic Party primary election runoff for the Senatorial nomination.
In North Carolina the Democratic nomination is equal to election. Graham had the backing of organized labor and Gov. Kerr Scott, who appointed him to the Senate 15 months ago, stumped the state in his support. Smith opposed the Fair Employment Practices Commission, the Brannan Farm Plan, the Truman health program, and other fair deal measures.
In the regular party primary the month before, Graham led by 53,000. He did not have a clear majority of the total votes cast, however, and Smith called for a runoff election. In the runoff, Smith led by about 20,000.
The New York Times, reporting the results, said "the upset resulted from much hard work by Mr. Smith's men, who thought they were battling for a lost cause, and unexpected effectiveness of their principal weapon -an emphasis upon race relations and a display of race bitterness such as this state had not witnessed for 50 years."
PAC and LLPE workers reported that tremendous amounts money had been poured into the Smith campaign by various big business and hate organizations.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Senate Runoff
Democratic Primary
North Carolina Election
Fair Deal Opposition
Race Relations
Political Upset
What entities or persons were involved?
Willis Smith
Frank Graham
Kerr Scott
Where did it happen?
North Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Willis Smith
Frank Graham
Kerr Scott
Location
North Carolina
Story Details
Willis Smith defeats Sen. Frank Graham in Democratic primary runoff for Senate nomination in North Carolina, despite Graham's lead in initial primary; Smith's campaign focuses on opposition to Fair Deal and race relations, funded by big business.