The Pittsburgh Press (August 16, 1944)
Utah Republicans name candidate
Salt Lake City, Utah (UP) –
Mayor B. H. Stringham of Vernal today was conceded the nomination as the Republican Congressional candidate in the 1st district.
William Peterson of Logan admitted defeat after unofficial returns from yesterday’s runoff election gave Stringham 4,815 votes in 372 of 494 precincts, compared to 3,649 for himself.