Former Senator Lester Dickinson tonight appeared to be Senator Gillette's Republican opponent in the November elections for the Senate seat. Mr. Dickinson was conceded victory by his opponent in the Republican primaries, Mr. Lloyd Thurs-ion. after unofficial returns from 1,556 precincts gave the former Iowa Senator a lead of 93,360 to 69,242
Voting gained impetus late in the day after early showers had kept many voters from the polls, Mr. Ed Birmingham, Democratic State Chairman, said scores of his workers had reported that nominal Republicans were voting the Roosevelt ticket. Republican leaders, however, quickly denied the allegation.
Observers mote that total Republican votes exceeded total Democratic votes in early returns, indicating that Iowa might return to its traditional role as a strong Republican The President said Mr. Hopkins had merely availed himself of the prerogative of every citizen.
Earlier, Mr. Hopkins made a statement that the defeat of Mr, Wearin refuted the criticisms and proved hat the W.P.A. workers had voted s they pleased. "I sincerely hope Gillette will be returned to ate," he said Mr, James A. Farley, National Democratic Chairman and Postmaster General, today telegraphed his congratulations to Senator Gillette after a conference at the White House, He said the Iowa primary elections were not discussed at the conference.
James Roosevelt, son of the and his secretary also congratulations to Senator Gillette.
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