Milford chronicle., 1936-09-25
Sen. Hastings gsDecides
To Re-Enter Race
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Senator Hastings further said hi
record had been dictated by his owl
conscience and is there for everyone
to see. He said he stands clearly OF
that record and that it charts tbs
course he will pursue if reelected.
Meanwhile Senator Hastings de
cisiOn was acclaimed by party lead
ers and others throughout the state
and nation.
Senator Townsend. at Chicago
said:
1T is very gratifying to me tC
know Senator Hastings will seek re-
electien.-L was the one who an
nOuneed at the state convention
that | thought the Republican party
should draft Senator Hastings while
he was away on a trip to Palestine
My suggestion was accepted and
Senator Hastings was nominated al
though he was not at the cOnven-
ton.
"Our services together have been
very satisfactory. With the assur-
ance that he will be elected, look
forward to another pleasant assO-
ciatiOn."
Gov. Buck Is Pleased
Governor C. Douglass Buck. Re-
publican national committeeman,
said:
Senator Hastings has taken an
important step at a critical time in
the history of our nation and state.
His presence on the ticket will as
sure its election.
Col Harry L. Cannon, Bridgeville,
Republican nominee for governor,
when reached by telephone at his
home said;
Il am very pleased to learn Of Sen
atOr Hastings statement Of accept
ance. Il will bolster the entire tick
ct, not only in Delaware but in the
nation. He has done some splendid
work at Washington and feel it
vital he be retained"
Praised BY Mrs. Tallman
Il am very much elated with the
Senator's decision" Mrs. Frank G.
Tallman of Wilmington, Republican
national eOmmitteewOman, comment
ed. Il feel certain" she said, "the
citizens of Delaware will vote their
on Nov. for the manner
and way in which Senator Hastings
has led Republican forces nationally
in fighting the destructive policies
of the New Deal and in upholding
the United States Constitution gen
orally"
william J. Swain. BridgeVille,
chairman of the Sussex County Re /
publican Committee, said:
"The storm has upset most of us I
down i'm Sussex, but word that Sena- |
tor Hastings has accepted has been !
highly pleasing to all Republican
leaders and workers contacted, feel i
hat his acceptance will greatly |
strengthen the Republican ticket and
Ipell vistOry Nov. 3. l would like to
DIN with others in congratulating /
he Senator upon his decision"
Big Aid to Victory
State Auditor ]. Henry Hazel
aid:
Il think Senator Hastings accept
nee assures the state and national
icket in Delaware success in No
ember. He has been the outstand-
ng opponent of the New Deal in the
ation and is equipped to lead the
arty to victory"
C.. Edward Duhy OF Wilmington,
equity attorney-general, and mem-
er Of the law firm Of Hastings,
tockly and Duffy, said: ,
Before being reaominated. Sena- i
Dr. Hastings openly said he felt he {
ad given enough Of his time to pub
e service and was desirous OF de-
oting his energies 70 his law prac- i
ce. which decision was pleasing to
ther members Of his law firm. But Z
eing possessed OF highly de- /
sloped sense Of public service. I
enator Hastings believed his duty G
ould be best fulfilled in needing d
lie call to public Office at such {
ying time in the nations history. u
Il believe that the state and Re- S
lblican leaders in the United
.ates Senate are fortunate in hav- c