Los Angeles mayor removed in recall, child killer executed, September 17, 1938
September 17, 2008 | 5:20
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Bowron defeats ShawSuperior Court judge, elected with 65% of the vote, will take office Sept. 26. He says: 'This election, in no sense, is a personal triumph. This is not my fight. I have merely been part of a movement -- a most significant movement for clean government.' | ||||
![]() Above, The Times' lead editorial laments the recall of Mayor Frank Shaw and emphasizes the inexperience of Fletcher Bowron, noting with alarm his support from subversives and radicals. | ||||
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