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August 19, 1955
The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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Paul M. Butler, Democratic National Committee chairman, visited Wrangell, Alaska, in 1955, predicting a 1956 national victory for Democrats based on strong local sentiment during his tour of the territory.
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CHAIRMAN BUTLER PREDICTS VICTORY IN '56
Espousing the Democratic cause and predicting a national victory next year, Paul M. Butler, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, visited in Wrangell for several hours yesterday.
The Chairman had been in the Territory since last week calling in the various communities from Fairbanks south. He flew here from Sitka and Petersburg yesterday and went on in the late afternoon for a reception in Ketchikan last night. He was accompanied by his son Paul, Jr., a Notre Dame student, and Delegate E. L. Bartlett.
The Democratic leader was met here by Wrangell Chairman Donald J. House, Senator James Nolan and other Democrats and taken to the Elks Club for an informal reception.
In the Chairman's entourage from Juneau were Democratic National Committeewoman Katherine Nordale, Rep. Tom Stewart, First Division Chairman Rep. Burke Riley, of Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Toner.
A Democratic dinner was scheduled in Ketchikan tonight, Chairman Stewart said, as a bon voyage token to the National Chairman.
Chairman Butler said he was impressed with "this great Territory" and reported he had found strong Democratic sentiment everywhere he had visited.
"If the sentiment I find in Alaska is as strong in the nation as a whole, we are assured of a victory in 1956," he commented. (For other comments see Periscope.)
Espousing the Democratic cause and predicting a national victory next year, Paul M. Butler, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, visited in Wrangell for several hours yesterday.
The Chairman had been in the Territory since last week calling in the various communities from Fairbanks south. He flew here from Sitka and Petersburg yesterday and went on in the late afternoon for a reception in Ketchikan last night. He was accompanied by his son Paul, Jr., a Notre Dame student, and Delegate E. L. Bartlett.
The Democratic leader was met here by Wrangell Chairman Donald J. House, Senator James Nolan and other Democrats and taken to the Elks Club for an informal reception.
In the Chairman's entourage from Juneau were Democratic National Committeewoman Katherine Nordale, Rep. Tom Stewart, First Division Chairman Rep. Burke Riley, of Haines and Mr. and Mrs. Felix Toner.
A Democratic dinner was scheduled in Ketchikan tonight, Chairman Stewart said, as a bon voyage token to the National Chairman.
Chairman Butler said he was impressed with "this great Territory" and reported he had found strong Democratic sentiment everywhere he had visited.
"If the sentiment I find in Alaska is as strong in the nation as a whole, we are assured of a victory in 1956," he commented. (For other comments see Periscope.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Paul Butler
Democratic Visit
Alaska Territory
1956 Prediction
Wrangell Reception
Political Tour
What entities or persons were involved?
Paul M. Butler
Paul M. Butler Jr.
E. L. Bartlett
Donald J. House
James Nolan
Katherine Nordale
Tom Stewart
Burke Riley
Felix Toner
Where did it happen?
Wrangell, Alaska Territory
Story Details
Key Persons
Paul M. Butler
Paul M. Butler Jr.
E. L. Bartlett
Donald J. House
James Nolan
Katherine Nordale
Tom Stewart
Burke Riley
Felix Toner
Location
Wrangell, Alaska Territory
Event Date
1955
Story Details
Democratic National Committee chairman Paul M. Butler tours Alaska communities, visits Wrangell for reception, expresses impression with territory and strong Democratic sentiment, predicts national victory in 1956.