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March 22, 1978 Around Adair with Ed Waggener The article below first appeared in the March 22, 1978 issue of the Daily Statesman. This one was nearly all politics, including Judge White's run for the Supreme Court (he seems to have gotten there in by the mid-80's), whether Gene Huff could give Dee Huddleston a run for his money, speculation about Jody Richards' next steps, speculation about Richard Lee Walker running for Commissioner of Agriculture, the Metcalfe Countians who might run if Walker didn't, and Gaylon Yarberry's sign at the Burger Queen (does anyone have more information on a "Wagner Board"?) --Pen By Ed Waggener Former Columbia minister to run for Supreme Court Doug Moseley is not the only Columbia clergyman to succeed in politics. Former Columbia-Union Presbyterian Minister John D. White, who is now an appellate judge, is announcing a try for a higher position, a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court from Kentucky's Third Supreme Court District. White is running for the seat now held by Pleas Jones, who is not seeking another term. Jones was originally appointed to fill the unexpired term caused by the death of Judge Homer Neikirk on what was then the Court of Appeals. The Third District includes 28 counties: Adair, Anderson, Bell, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Jackson, Knox, Larue, Laurel, Leslie, Lincoln, Marion, McCreary, Metcalfe, Monroe, Nelson, Owsley, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Spencer, Taylor, Washington, Wayne and Whitley. More in Senate race The race for U.S. Senator seems a little more heated now. Few political observers give anybody a chance of beating incumbent Senator Walter "Dee" Huddleston. The recent announcement of Dr. Oline Carmichael of Williamsburg didn't have any of Huddleston's supporters worried. But now, a somewhat more formidable opponent is ready to announce. He's Republican State Senator Gene Huff, a Pentecostal minister, of London. Huff has stature in the State Senate. A Democratic State Senator has called him the best speaker in the Senate. "We don't listen to everyone who talks," he admitted, but every Senator makes it a point to listen when Gene Huff speaks. The man is a spellbinder. I remember him in the 1966 Republican primary when he ran against Dr. Tim Lee Carter, who was making his second race for Congress that year. I was in Metcalfe County, as pure Carter Country--then at least--as there was to be found. Huff was scheduled to speak in the Metcalfe County Courthouse. A crowd gathered, not to listen, but perhaps just to keep an eye on the interloper from the mountains. They were noisy, a little on the impolite side, when Gene Huff began his address. But after Huff had spoken less than two minutes, his audience was rapt, attentive. They didn't vote for Gene Huff. But he made a lasting impression. A lot has changed since then A lot has changed in the almost 12 years since that time. Huff has since gone to the State Senate. The political fences are apparently mended with Dr. Carter. Senator Douglas Moseley theorizes that Huff would likely get the support of both Dr. Carter and former Governor Louie B. Nunn. Even so, the favorite would still be, at this time, Senator Huddleston. Senator Moseley says that Huff isn't the only person who appears itchy to get into the race for Senator Huddleston's seat. Representative Louis Guenther, of the 48th House District, Louisville, is also talking about running. At this stage, it would appear that Gene Huff would be the front-runner among the Republicans. Adair Countians running Besides Senator Mosley's possible candidacy for Governor in 1979, there's talk in state circles about some other Adair Countians who might make the state ticket. One is State Representative Jody Richards of the 20th House District, Bowling Green. Richards is highly regarded in Carroll Administration ranks. He's held a close alliance with the Governor's apparent choice as successor, Terry McBrayer, with McBrayer's close political advisor, Herbert Sparks, Edmonton, the Assistant to the Chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Party, and to other Democratic party "regulars." The thinking is that Richards could go for one of the minor state offices. He has the credentials to be the Superintendent of Public Instruction, but the field for that office is often crowded. More likely would be a position on an administration ticket for the office of Auditor. He would expect to receive both the votes of the administration backers and the anti's in Adair County. Richards is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Demaree Richards of Columbia. Walker listed every election For the past two state campaigns, Richard Lee Walker of Columbia has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture. There's hardly a question now of whether Walker, a leader in the Kentucky dairy industry, would win. The question seems to be when he'll win. Most think that the win would come the first time out for the Adair Countian. The 1979 race may not be the one. Walker is young--in his early thirties-and his successful real estate agency demands more of his time at this stage of his career. More likely would be a Walker race in 1983. Some good news There's good news in Columbia this week for friends of Rev. Paul Keneipp. Rev. Keneipp has purchased a home in the Jones Wright Addition which he'll be holding until his retirement from the Methodist ministry. Rev. Keneipp was pastor of Columbia United Methodist Church prior to assuming his present pastorate in Louisville. Rev. Keneipp established himself as a great favorite with citizens of this community. He has remained a frequent visitor to Columbia. His friends hope his visits will increase with the new home here. Next race could be all-Metcalfe County The next race for Commissioner of Agriculture, if Walker does not run, could conceivably be an all-Metcalfe County affair. Some say that twice-commissioner Wendell Butler of Sulphur Well wants another term as commissioner. And it now appears definite that Woodrow Wilson, Gascon, who appears to hold a lease on the judge's office in Metcalfe County, will finally go for the office he's wanted for several years. Wilson first won as Metcalfe County Judge in 1965. In 1969, he became the first judge there to succeed himself in Metcalfe history, and has won re-election overwhelmingly in 1973 and 1977. Editorializing gets in blood Editorializing gets in people's blood. Give a man a forum, and he'll use it. Gaylon Yarberry, owner-manager of the Burger Queen, has a forum, his Wagner board in front of the restaurant. I heartily approve of his latest message, which says, "Jim Richards is our hero." That's good writing. I've got to admit. Even if Yarberry is a Republican. This story was posted on 2020-08-02 13:21:43
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