Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1960 University Daily Kansan
Schoeppel Wins Third Senate Term
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By Carol Heller
Republican Sen. Andrew F. Schoeppel overcame Democratic charges of conflict of Interest to win his third term in the United States Senate.
Theis kept the 66-year-old incumbent on the defensive throughout the campaign. He accused Schoeppel of conflict of interest because the senator had retained his name as an active member of a Wichita law firm interested in federal legislation. He said Schoeppel channeled federal contracts to clients of the law firm.
Yesterday's election ended a long campaign fought mostly on personal lines by Schoeppel and his opponent, Frank Theis. 49-year-old Arkansas City lawyer.
Theis also criticized the senator's
ANDREW SCHOEPEL
... Takes third term ...
position toward Alaskan statehood and in certain actions taken by the federal subcommittee on surface transportation, of which Schoeppel was chairman.
Voted For Gas Interests
He said Schoeppel's record in voting against Alaskan statehood might be connected to the interests of the Colorado Interstate Gas Co., another client of the Wichita law firm. He said many of the larger oil and gas firms were opposed to statehood for Alaska.
But Schoeppel answered all the
charges and Theis' accusations were not followed by any concrete proof of misconduct on Schoeppe's part. Political observers predicted throughout the campaign that the senator would retain his seat.
Schoeppel said he no longer has any interests in the Wichita law firm and that he has shared in none of the firm's profits since he entered the Senate.
Low Attendance Record
Theis publicized Schoepel's Senate attendance record, which shows Schoepel ranking in the lowest 10 per cent. He criticized Schoepel's stand on civil rights, which he terms "similar to that of the most reactionary of Southern senators."
Schoeppel veered away from discussion on civil rights and most Kansas issues to stress the importance of national defense.
His greatest defense against Theis was his political record. Schoeppel was governor of Kansas 1942-46 and was chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948.
Never Held Elective Post
Theis has never held an elective office, but he has been active in political organizations. He has been national committeeman from Kansas and chairman of the state party organization.
He is credited with reviving two-party government in Kansas and is said by some to be responsible for George Docking's two terms as governor.
Their accused Schoeppel of spending "tens of thousands of dollars" in tax money on his political campaign. He said Schoeppel apparently was not willing to spend "one cent" for southeastern Kansas.
He referred to Schoeppel's vote against the depressed area's bill which he said would have granted "urgently needed relief" to southeast Kansas.
"Then he brazely spent thousands in tax dollars, through abusive use of his free franking privilege to circulate a political pamphlet trying to explain why he voted against the bill and his state."
Refers to Relief Bill
Theis said one political pamphlet alone had been mailed free by the senator to an estimated 360,000 Kansas farmers. He said this would cost the taxpayers more than $14,000.
Election Fete Features Cheers, Boos, Popcorn
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At 9:45 p.m. John G. Grumm, assistant professor of political science, stepped up to give the election trends at that time. The room became quiet.
Results were constantly being monitored to the election party by direct lines from the University Daily Kansan, the Topeka Daily Capital, Associated Press and United Press International offices, and the Lawrence Journal-World.
"It appears as though Kansas will be the most Republican state in the United States," he said.
An uproar of boos and cheers arose from the crowd.
Election Trends Explained
Every half hour one member of the political science department gave a commentary of the election trends.
When Earl E. Nehring, assistant professor of political science, approached the microphone someone yelled, "He's a Democrat!" A volley of boos went up.
"We are doing well," he said. "Anderson beat Docking."
Refreshments Popular
The refreshment stand was as crowded as any of the television viewing posts. Students were lined up along the entire wall for free cider, doughnuts, popcorn and coffee.
The students cheered.
Ronald A. Avryt, technical assistant of political science, talked
If Nixon is ahead in New York State by only 1,200 votes, he will lose that state. He will have to win big if he's going to win New York," he said.
At 10:45 p.m. James E. Titus, assistant professor of political science, gave his election commentary. He pointed out some election "firsts."
to a small group of students gathered aout him.
This is the first time that two (Continued on page 12)
House Seats to Two Democrats Four GOPers
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Republicans gained in the House of Representatives to take a 4-2 margin. The previous Congressional breakdown had been deadlocked at three each.
Although the Democrats lost a seat in the House, one of the Democratic victors was incumbent Newell A. George, Kansas, in the second Congressional District. William H. Avery of Wakefield, first district, also was re-elected.
Republicans gained a seat in the third district.
Republican state sen. Garner E. Shriver was elected over William I. Dobinson after leading by more than 10,000 votes at 1:30 this morning with two-thirds of the precincts polled. Both are Wichita attorneys.
The Republican sweep continued in the heavily-populated fourth district (Wichita).
The closest of the House battles was in the third district, where Republican Walter L. McVey, state senator from Independence was elected over incumbent Denver D. Harges, former Coffeeville mayor.
In the fifth district, incumbent J. Floyd Breeding, Rolla rancher, halted the Republican slide by defeating challenger Joe W. Hunter, Geneseo rancher.
Dole Defeats Davis
At 1:16 this morning United Press International reported that Republican Robert J. Dole, Russell County Attorney, had defeated William A. Davis (D-Goodland) for Congressman from the sixth Congressional District. The seat had been vacated by the retirement of Wint Smith of Mankato.
Kansas's representation in the House was three-three before the election. Breeding was the only one of six to win his seat by as much as 54 per cent of the electorate from his district in 1958.
In his victory over Robert Ellsworth, Lawrence attorney, George depended upon the overwhelming Democratic strength in his district. The race between George and his Republican foe had been rated as a pre-election toss-up.
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