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D21635-3
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- 1946-03-11 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Mayor Harry P. Cain debates mayorial candidate Paul Olson at Jason Lee Junior High School on March 11, 1946, the day before general elections. Retiring Mayor Cain had accused Olson of accepting a $2500 check from contractor Elvind Anderson for Congressman John Coffee as a bribe to get Ft. Lewis work in 1941. Olson was the former secretary to Representative Coffee. Tacoma contractor, and former mayoral candidate, Anderson contended that the $2500 check was for assistance in winning the one million dollar Army contract. Olson indicated that the check was a congressional campaign contribution. (TNT 3-12-46, p. 1) ALBUM 13.
Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Mayors--Tacoma--1940-1950; Debates--Tacoma;