The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-24

1Stratlon who made the the President reported to hi West of Pennsylvania = Roose- welt still in the lead but not
 unbeatable if opposed by Borah.
 Ohio Outlook gloomy for den1-
 Ocrats because of fierce inter-
 nal disgension among state
 factions and botching of relief
 handling.
 Michigan - Lost. The republi-
 cans carried the state in 1884
 despite the nationwide New
 Deal landslide. They have
 gained ground steadily since. Kentuchy-Likely to go repub-
 lican in next months election,
 but the president, personally,
 is popular and on top.
 Illinois - Touch and go; but
 Roosevelt will have the edge
 provided the Chicago ma
 chine of Mayor Kelly will
 "come through"
 Indiana Still strongly pro-
 Roosevelt. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa-In
 the Roosevelt column.
 Kansas = Unshakenly republi-
 can.
 Missouri - Democratic, thanks
 largely to the potent machine
 of Boss Pendergast.
 0~aaNn~~.e~ Naxuy naoI hoe 1AGf
 some ground, but the presi-
 dent, personally, is still popu-
 lar and right now could carry
 the state easily.
 Such Is Fame
 Representative George Holden Tinkham, bearded, wealthy Bos- ton blue-blood, has sprinkling of Negro voters in his district. AS a mark of appreciation for his legislative efforts on behalf of their race, they made him an honorary officer of one of their organizations.
 Some time, thereafter, Brit {. ish magazine printed an article on American Negro societies with a page of pictures featuring "dis- tinguished American Negroes" Smack in the center of the page was 8 picture of George Holden Tinkharn.
 Tennessee Feud
 The new move to resurrect the MIRA has started good old-fash- ion behind -the-scenes Tennessee feud. Leaders of the feud are of old Tennessee stock. On one side Is Major George L. Berry who, un- der the sonorous title of coor. dinator of industrial recovery, k attempting to revive the NRA. On the other side is Judge Ewin L. Davis, chairman of the federal trade commission, who opposes that revival.
 The feud chiefly is a matter of professional jealousy. It dates back to the very beginning of the MIRA, when the federal trade commission made no secret of it's belief that the Blue Eagle never should have been born. Now that 1t is sunk, they want to keep 1t that way.
 Also, Davis and his colleagues have a plan of their own for irl- dustrial regulation. What makes them particularly hot under the collar is that their program was just getting under way when Berry zoomed into the headlines with his scheme.
 ETC Old Stuff
 The proposal of the FTC-ers is nothing new. The federal trade act has always empowered the commission to authorize volun- tary fair-trade codes. But few industries took advantage of the opportunity.
 Since the Supreme Court killed mandatory codes, however, scores of industries have turned to the ETC. More than 125 applications for voluntary codes are pending before 1t.
 The ETC feels that since the system of compulsory codes has failed, voluntary codes should be given @ fair trial.
 Navy Day
 During a recent press confer- ence, Claude Augustus Swanson was asked the date of Navy Day. Claude Augustus probably IS as ardent 6 civilian sailor as ever became secretary of the navy. But to the surprise of reporters, he hemmed and hawed, gazed at the ceiling, puffed at his cigarette. finally replied:
 "Uh, CT, why 1t falls on T. R. (Theodore Roosevelt's) birth day"
 I've know that. MT. Secre- tary," the ncwsman said, but what Is the exact date?"
 Another embarrassing pause. Finally Assistant Secretary Henry Roosevelt came to his bosss res-. cue.
 Navy Day is celebrated on October 27," he prompted, "but because 1t falls on . Sunday this year, the ceremonies Will be held the day following" Ambitious
 One thing about Rex Tugwells rural resettlement administration Ut does not lack ambition. Only a few insiders know the story, but not long ago the BRA
 By Ed Reed