Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-07
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Senator Expected ta he Named East
ern Manager for Hoover.
James w. Good OF Iowa. pre-conven-
ton manager for Secretary Hoover.
today was appointed manager of the
Western division for the Republican
presidential campaign.
Announcement of Mr.. Goods ac-
ceptance of the important assignment
was made today by Chairman Work of
the Republican national committee.
ending widespread conjecture which
followed reports that Mr.. Good had
been offered the post, but was reluctant
to take 1t.
DR.. Work stated that Manager Goods S
headquarters will be established In Chi
cago at an early date. Good came here
yesterday to announce his acceptance
of the managership and he will leave
here this afternoon to take over his
new duties in the Middle West.
In announcing the appointment
Chairman Work called attention to
Goods long service in Congress as a
Representative from Iowa, during which
he became chairman of the House ap-
preparations committee and eventually
author OF the national budget act. He
was succeeded as chairman OF the ap-
preparations committee by the late
Representative Martin B. Madden OF
Illinois when Good quit public life 70
practice law in Chicago.
Political Experience Extensive.
Good has had extensive political ex-
perience In the farm belt. He was
associated with Republican headquar-
ters In Chicago in 1920. and also in
| 1924, waging a successful fight for
! President Coolidge in the agricultural
section. Long friend Of Secretary
Hoover, Good became one Of the early
boosters Of the Secretary Of Commerce
for the Republican nomination and
later took entire charge Of Hoovers
pre- re-convention campaign. His marked
| efficiency as an organizer. coupled with
his demonstrated political acumen. Is
credited with having much to do with
the collapse OF the farm revolt at Kan
sas City and his services In his new
task as Western manager were partic-
ularly sought by Republican leaders.
| Good is known to have been offered
the post several weeks ago, but he
asked for time In which to consider
| taking the job. 1t was pointed out
| that he already has lost about four
months from his law practice and he
| was doubtful that he could sacrifice
any more time from his business His
| decision to accept the managershtp
was reached after persistent pressure
had been brought to bear upon him
by the Hoover leaders.
| DR.. Work said that Good will de-
vote all his time organizing the West
| for the Hoover-Curtis ticket. Repre-
sentative Newton Of Minnesota, Work
added, will have charge Of the Western
| speakers bureau, which will be set up
at Chicago headquarters.
Eastern Managership Open.
The Eastern managership still Is
| open, the Republican chairman said to-
| day. II was generally believed, how
| ever that the Eastern assignment would
| be definitely disposed of at the confer
ence this afternoon OF Republican lead
| ers OF the Atlantic seaboard. who are
! to meet at the Willard Hotel at 3
| o'clock.
The Republican national headquar-
tars here viii exercise general control
over the two divisional Offices. DR.. Work
explained.
II believe In centralized authority"
he said, 'and decentraliaed RESPONSE
bility."
Good Visits Hoover.
Good visited Secretary Hoover be-
fore leaving for the West, Coming out
II Hoover'a Office he announced that
he would set up his divisional organi-
aaiion without delay,
I'VE are going TO carry the West
for Hoover" Good declared. "The folks
out there are so we'll grounded IN Re
rubllcanism that they are not going tc
In protection for the farmer. The nrn,
teetiqe tariff win be one Of the chiei
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