The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-11
Yandenberg Quits

Vandenberg Quits
 Cleveland, June ll-(UP)-Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan ar1- nounced today he was releasing the Michigan delegation which had been pledged to him to allow the delegates to vote for Gov. Alfred M. Landon on the first ballot. A spe- cial caucus of the Michigan dele- gation was called to receive Van- denberg's instructions. The Michi- gan senator's action was expected to add 3S more votes to the Kansas governors total. Howard c. Lawr- ence, chairman of the Michigan state central committed, said that Michigan would second Landon's nomination. Gov. Frank D. Fitz- gerald of Michigan who had been scheduled to place Vandenberg in nomination before the convention will instead second the nomination of Landon.
 The Michigan caucus quickly ra- tified Vandenberg's action after the Michigan senator said that both he and Col. Frank Knox of Illinois planned to appear before the con- vention. There was strong indica- ton that Knox also would release his delegates to the Kansas gover- nor. T deeply appreciate your support" Vandenberg said. But realistic arithmetic shows that Gov ernor Landon will be the nominee of this convention. I believe that would have received perhaps l50 votes on the first ballot. However, unity is so important this year that we must unite behind winning candidate" The Michigan delega- ton decided to place the name of Governor Fitzgerald in nomination for the vice presidency.
 Land0n Takes It Easy
 Topeka, Kan., June ll-(UP)- Gov. Ali M. Landon appeared today to be the most nonchalant person concerned in the excitement over his prospective nomination as re- publican candidate for president, an event considered a certainty. His desk was cleared of state business, and he was in constant touch with his campaign managers in Cleve- land. It was probable that he would not continue his daily trips to the dentist until the nomination is set- tied, but other than that Landon did not alter his routine.
 i He commented twice yesterday. He said:
 T hope that everybody is satis- lied. Party harmony is paramount.
 "As republican I am hoping they adopt a platform that all members of the party can support enthusiastically 100 per cent"
 He was elated at events in Cleve- land. But that elation failed to ruffle his usual calm serious. He watched, smilingly, the elaborate preparations Topeka was making to celebrate his nomination. Whistles and bells will be set of. Two bands will parade to the executive man. sion. The city is decked as for 6 holiday. In recognition of demands of the many newspapermen in To- peka, Landon scheduled two daily press conferences. It was under stood that if Landon's managers heard clamor in Cleveland for his presence, the governor may yet go to the convention city. The man. agers have been instructed to meas- ure the sentiment for such an act.
 Queenie Sticks To Hoover
 Cleveland, June 11-(UP)-Quee- nie Ethel St. Clair, platinum blonde from New York, patrolled the hotel Hobbies today looking for delegates who would vote for Herbert Hoover
 Miss St. Clair was in the very fore rank of the demonstration for the former president in public hall last night.
 Waving. a large American flag, she screamed, shouted, stood on chairs, ran about, and, in divers other ways indicated her complete approval. A Landon man suggested that MT. Hoover wouldn't get the nomination and she poked her flag pole into his face.
 I'm not a delegate" Miss St. Clair said. But I'm a good repub- lican and want MT. Hoover nom- mated"
 LandOn Is Sure
 Cleveland, June ,ll.-(UP).-Bar- ring last minute switch of senti- ment that would constitute a polit- ical miracle, Ali M. Landon was cer- tain of the republican presidential nomination today.
 The United Press tabulation gave him 522 votes on the first roll call, which will be taken today or to- morrow, 20 more than necessary to nominate.
 There was every probability, how ever, that his first roll call total would be greater because of the anxiety of many delegates who have so far stated no preference or who are pledged to vote for other con- didates, to be on the band wagon.
 New York and Pennsylvania dele gations put Landon over the top yesterday, New York pledged him 8S of it's 90 votes, Pennsylvania 50 Of its T5. It was reported that Ohio after voting for it's favorite sen. Rob- ert Taft, would reconsider and give i 47 of It's 62 votes 10 Landou on the