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Show Former Rep. Wm. A. Dawson Will Run for Renomination - ' ' 'J. - - - --rM i ij&FK Ay and if returned to Congress I promise to support only those measures which benefit all the people and oppose those sponsored spon-sored by selfish pressure groups for the benefit of the privileged few. "Too often elections are decided de-cided by small but well organized minorities who band together to support only those candidates who are pledged to dip into the federal treasury for the special enrichment of such minorities at the expense of the already overburdened over-burdened taxpayer. "I am under no obligation to any such organizations and if elected will continue my policy of giving equal consideration to all regardless of political affiliation affilia-tion or occupation. "During my eight years in Congress Con-gress I have acquired seniority on the House Interior Committee which must pass on all legislation legisla-tion relating to mining, irrigation,' irriga-tion,' reclamation, public lands, and Indian affairs. "This past session of Congress is the first time in 30 years that Utah has not been represented on this important committee, which means so much to the welfare wel-fare of our people. "If returned to Congress I will retain my seniority on this committee com-mittee and once again be in a position to secure for our state the rightful share of school revenues reve-nues from public lands, protect its mining industry and advance irrigation and reclamation." WILLIAM A. DAWSON Former Republican Representative Represen-tative William A, Dawson this week announced he would seek renomination and reelection to the post he held prior to 1958, when he was defeated by incumbent incum-bent Rep. David S. King. Mr. Dawson, now president of the Bank of Kearns, has served four terms in Congress. He first was elected in 1946 and served one term. In 1952 he again was elected and served three consecutive con-secutive terms. He has long been active in Republican Re-publican politics and has served as mayor of Layton, Davis County Coun-ty attorney, State Senator from Davis County and member of the State Welfare Commission. In making his announce ment he said: "My past record is well known |