Evening star., 1936-09-20
RAINS NS|NNEBRASKA
.STRENGTHENG.0.P.
Reversal of Trend to New
Deal Seen With Fields
Getting Moisture.
BY GEORGE F. FISHER,
Special Correspondent OF The Star.

OMAHA, Nebr., September 1s.-
Heartened by the victory in Maine and
the indication in the Michigan pri-
| mary that fewer Republicans are
leaning toward New Deal support, the
Nebraska Republican organization
jumped into the campaign the past
week with renewed vigor. An leading
candidates are following close speak
ing schedules. Candidates for Con-
gress have begun fine-tooth combing
of their districts. Aspirants for State
office are working in full accord with
the State committee.
With the State considered close by
most observers, and some polls giving
Landon the edge, new factor entered
the past week when generous rains
visited those farm regions where the
larger part of the farm population
dwells. The drought and drought re-
lief had without doubt caused trend
toward the New Deal. Now, with
farmers seeing their fields once more
stepped in moisture, the question arises
whether they will not return to their
normal way Of sizing up the political
situation which for years has been
tinged with Republicanism. The rains
will not reclaim any major crop, but
Republicans at the Nebraska State fair,
held last week, noted an unusually
heavy demand for Landon buttons and
literature from farm men in overalls.
They were optimistic enough to believe
that this represented a genuine trend.
Higher prevailing prices, they state,
have made owners Of untitled acres
wonder if farm regimentation in the
long run will not work to their dis
advantage.
Farm Imports Are Cited.
Republican speakers are dinning
this idea into farmers ears from one
end Of Nebraska to another, and are
calling attention to imported agricul-
tural products that would affect their
income in normal crop years.
On the Democratic side, State
Chairman j. G. Quigley is pushing
organization work according to q
well-laid Statewide program. When
Senator George w. Norris arrives and
takes of his coat" as his friends
believe he must, the battle will start
with intensity.
Norris Is scheduled for speech at
Kearney, Nebr., before q water con-
servation congress September "a. He
is to dig the first shovelfull Of dirt
for the North Loup River public
power and irrigation district at Ord,
Nebr, october l, ALLEGATION of funds
for which he is credited with assist
ing. These engagements indicate that
he will make utmost use Of power and
water control in his campaign argu-
mentS.
Some time soon Senator Norris also
Is to deliver three speeches in Kansas
in an invasion Of the Landon strong
hold. The Senator's home town Of
McCook on the Republican River lies
in q region that has the same farm
and flood problems as Northwestern
Kansas.
Roosevelt Visit Likely.
Promise that Norris Is to deliver
some addresses for President Roose-
vSAs AAA WAC Gseot aAoO 41oS UIOu8IlU tItC
intimation that the President will
make some speeches in Nebraska.
This places Senator Norris into the
campaign under the direction Of the
National Democratic Committee and
its chairman, James A. Farley, whose
political activities the Senator never
has been backward to censure.
Democrats privately are much
pleased that the Norris acceptance
came well In advance Of the disturbing
election primary results in the East.
They foresee him now waging one Of
the most strenuous political fights Of
his career.
The three-cornered candidate stu
alton on United States Senator has
not cleared up. Despite persistent
rumors that Terry Carpenter, Demo-
cratic primary candidate, who lacks
support Of the regular organization.
will withdraw or that he viii accept
. place In the new security admin.
istration, said to have been offered,
he continues his campaign ardently.