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In New York's 16th district primary on Sept. 20, Rep. John J. O'Connor lost the Democratic nomination to Roosevelt-endorsed James H. Fay (8,352-7,799) but won the Republican (2,953-1,960). O'Connor, a Tammany Democrat criticized by Roosevelt, may seek recount; Fay also got Labor Party nod. Roosevelt's first primary win against conservatives.
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Loses by Small Majority to F. R's. Candidate: Is G.O.P. Nominee
FAY ALSO IS LABOR PARTY'S CANDIDATE
NEW YORK, Sept. 21. (UP) — Representative John J. O'Connor, Tammany Democrat and chairman of the house rules committee whom President Roosevelt denounced as a traitor to the New Deal, was defeated by the Democrats but nominated by the Republicans in yesterday's primary. Returns showed today.
His Democratic defeat meant that he had lost the rules committee chairmanship. If he is re-elected in November he will return to congress as a Republican after 20 years of service to Democratic Tammany Hall, and as a member of the minority party he will have to relinquish his important committee job to a Democrat.
His defeat was Mr. Roosevelt's first victory in the four state primaries in which he opposed conservative Democrats. Three senators, Ellison D. Smith, S. C.; Millard E. Tydings, Md. and Walter F. George, Ga., were renominated despite his opposition.
James H. Fay, one-legged war veteran endorsed by Mr. Roosevelt, won the Democratic nomination. O'Connor defeated Allen W. Dulles for the Republican designation. Fay also was nominated by the American Labor party without opposition.
The Democratic vote, complete was: Fay 8,352; O'Connor 7,799.
The Republican vote, complete: O'Connor 2,953; Dulles 1,960.
O'Connor's boast was that as a Democrat and Republican he had polled about as many votes as both his opponents in the 16th assembly or "Gas House" district.
But he protested the conduct of the election and said he might demand a recount in at least four precincts.
He had continued to assail the New Deal until his final statement, delivered in front of a polling booth after he had voted.
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New York, 16th Assembly Or "Gas House" District
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Yesterday's Primary (Sept. 20)
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democratic vote: fay 8,352; o'connor 7,799. republican vote: o'connor 2,953; dulles 1,960. o'connor lost democratic nomination but won republican nomination. fay also nominated by american labor party. o'connor may demand recount in four precincts.
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Representative John J. O'Connor, Tammany Democrat and chairman of the house rules committee, denounced by President Roosevelt as a traitor to the New Deal, was defeated in the Democratic primary but nominated by the Republicans. James H. Fay, one-legged war veteran endorsed by Roosevelt, won the Democratic nomination. This was Roosevelt's first victory in four state primaries opposing conservative Democrats. O'Connor had served 20 years as Democrat and continued to assail the New Deal.