The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-03
STRONG GAINS
FOR HOOVER
ARE CLAIMED
Reports, However, Still
Show National ADVANTAGE
for Roosevelt.
LIST INDIANA DOUBTFUL
Al Smith Speeches Said TO
Have Hurt Chances
of Democrats.
LIST INDIANA DOUBTFUL
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press Staf Correspondent

of Democrats.
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
United Press stan Correspondent
.tCopyright, 1882. by United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-Accord-
ing to reports to the United Press
in national political survey, Presi-
dent Hoover has made strong gains
recently in some sections.
These reports, however, still indi-
cate a national advantage for Gov
ernor Roosevelt.
Mr.. Hoover's chances are reported
improved in his home state after
the Reconstruction Finance Corpo-
ration help for the San Francisco
bridge project and Los Angeles pub
lie works.
Opposition of Senator Hiram
johnson is one of the biggest OBJ
stacles, but Republicans count on A.
heavy excess of Republican regis
trations.
Mr.. Hoover has pushed some
states. including Indiana and West
Virginia, into the doubtful column.
according to these reports. He also
has benefited unexpectedly from
the speeches of Alfred E. Smith in
some sections, such as New Jersey.
Reported Strong Here
The shift toward Mr.. Hoover was
reported strong in the vital block of
east central Sttaes including Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio. In the first sur
vey these three sttaes were reported
favorable to Roosevelt.
Indiana has now become uncer-
tam, according to the reports re-
ceived here.
Reports from various states are
summarized as follows:
Ten southern states, no change.
All listed for Roosevelt.
Acknowledgement.
California Hoover.
Colorado and Connecticut-Un-
certain.
Delaware-Hoover.
Idaho for Roosevelt
Idaho-Roosevelt reported to have
strong advantage, despite Borah's
campaign for reelection of Senator
Thomas, Republican.
Illinois-Hoover gaining rapidly,
Reports still favor Roosevelt, but
not by the 100000 to 100000 fore
cast earlier. Republican organiza-
ton speakers now mentioning
Hoover whereas until three weeks
ago he was regarded as a liability.
Indiana-Decided trend toward
Hoover. Close result forecast. Ear
lier advantage for Roosevelt wiped
out. Smith speeches noted as help
ing Republicans.
Iowa-Doubtful. Smiths speeches
and normal pull of party loyalty
aiding Hoover.
Hoover Gains in Kansas
Kansas-Close. Better chances re-
ported for Hoover than earlier, due
partly to Smith speeches.
Kentucky-Roosevelt sure.
Maine-Hoover Democrats APP
parently exhausted y efforts in re-
cent state election whereas Repub-
licans have redoubled efforts.
Maryland-Roosevelt leaders more
confident than ever. Smith speech
es helping him in Baltimore.
Massacrusatts-Un Smiths
appearance on stump reported to
have diminished earlier Hoover ad-
vantage.
Michigan-Doubtful
Minnesota-No change. Roosevelt
advantage.
Missouri-Hoover gaining. Earlier
forecasts of Roosevelt majority of
100000 to 10000 revised downward.
Roosevelt reported sure of state.
State Democratic ticket reported
sure winner.
Montana-Close. Earlier Roose-
welt advantage now in doubt.
Nebraska-Strong Hoover gain.
Certain Roosevelt forecasts Of
month ago changed now give only
slight edge in his favor.
Nevada-Roosevelt.
New Hampshire-Hoover.
Smith Speeches Hurt
New Jersey-RooSevel advantage
reported to have been cut down by
unfavorable reaction to Smith
speech at Newark. State uncertain.
New Mexico-Roosevel stronger
due to switch by Senator Cutting
CRep.).
New York-Advantage to Roose-
Welt.
North Dakota-RooSeye
Ohio-Drift toward Hoover. Orig
inal estimate of 100000 majority for
Roosevelt cut between Is and 20 per
cent. Change attributed to Hoover
speeches and fear" campaign.
Oklahoma and Oregon-Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Hoover. Strong
Roosevelt sentiment, but Republic
can organization counted upon to
clinch plurality for Hoover
Rhode Island-Uncertain
Trend to Hoover
South Dakota-Trend to Hoover,
Roosevelt holding advantage.
Tennessee-Roosevelt.
Utah-Leaning toward Roosevelt.
Vermont-Hoover
Washington-Uncertain.
Wisccnsin-No change. Roosevelt
advantage.
West Virginia Close. Earlier
Roosevelt advantage challenged by
Republican organization work.
Wyoming doubtful.
MERCURY DUE TO RISE
Forecast of unsettled but warmer
weather Friday, following fair