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Domestic News June 25, 1939

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

Governor Culbert Olson appointed supportive State Senator Harry C. Westover of Santa Ana as Orange County Superior Judge, necessitating his senate resignation and a special election for successor.

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Olson Rewards Senate Supporter

SACRAMENTO, June 24. (UP)—State Senator Harry C. Westover, D., Santa Ana, one of the strong administration supporters in the upper legislative house, today held an appointment as Orange county superior judge.

Westover will be required to resign from the senate to accept the judgeship and a special election will be necessary to choose his successor. He served during the last two sessions of the legislature and handled Gov. Culbert Olson's floor battle on relief at the session just past.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Politics

What keywords are associated?

Senator Appointment Judge Westover Olson Supporter Special Election

What entities or persons were involved?

Harry C. Westover Culbert Olson

Where did it happen?

Sacramento

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Sacramento

Event Date

June 24

Key Persons

Harry C. Westover Culbert Olson

Outcome

westover required to resign from senate; special election necessary for successor

Event Details

State Senator Harry C. Westover, a strong supporter of Governor Olson's administration, appointed as Orange county superior judge; served two legislative sessions and managed Olson's relief efforts in recent session

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