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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1936-12-04
RELIGION Is A PART
OF STUDENTS LIFE
DIR. Fl. G. Byrd, President of
u. OF Md, Proposes An :.
Organized Program

Feeling that there is need for re-
ligious stimulation in colleges of the
United States, DR.. H. c.. Byrd, Presi-
dent of the University of Maryland,
has recently made an intensive study
OF conditions at that institution and
named a committee of six faculty
members to consider methods of
Strengthening student interest.
DR.. Byrd said: Religion should be
an integral part of every students
life, not separate from it. I should
like very much to have carried out,
here at the University of Maryland,
a we'll organized program that would
build up the moral and religious life
Of the campus"
DR.. T. B. Nanny, of the Division of
Humanities, was named to head up
the committee.
In speaking of the work to be done
by the new committee, Dr. Nanny
stated that although not yet in
position to make any definite recon-
mendations, the committee has al
1Sduy HC1u q nSCI1uS dIlQ 4O0lS tudL
the time is ripe to inaugurate courses
in religion" Foremost in considera-
ton would be course in Compare
tive Religions" handled by the De-
partment of Philosophy and History
or Evolution of Religion" The former
course was offered several years ago
and met with good response.
At the same time Dr. Nanny point
ed out that because the University
CT Maryland is State University
great care must be used in selection
of courses given so that no i'll feeling
could result from supposed bias pre-
sentation. He said that the English
Department for years had been giving
a course in "The Old Testament as
Literature" and that it is one of the
most popular on the campus.
DR.. Byrd presented to the commit
tee a series of suggestions which he
Evening star., 1936-07-12
STIFF SENATORIAL
CONTEST IN MAINE
Brann Is Presenting Strong
Opposition to White
for Seat.
BY SAM T.. CONNER.

AUGUSTA, Me. July 1l.-But one
political fact Is certainty as Maine
lines up for the 1896 campaign. 1t Is
that the State is going to see the stiff
est, possibly, bitterest battle for the
United States Senatorship 1t has ever
witnessed Gov. Brann is challenging
Senator w. H. White, Republican.
Except for that one contest there IS
every reason to say now the State will
publican Governor and three Repub-
lican Representatives. The one
chance for an upset is in the first dis
trict where Representative Simon
Hamlin. Democrat. Is opposed by
James Oliver of Portland.
Most of the Democratic leaders
privately-admit that this is the
situation. They further admit that
there isn't the slightest possibility Of
Names electoral vote going to RooSe-
welt. Hoover carried Maine in 1882
by better than $4,000. Today there are
few versed in politics who do not ex-
pect to seen Landon carry it by from
70 900 to 10000. That is large mar
gin. but Maine has a habit of rolling
up big ma ajorities in the presidential
election. and there is no question OF
the widespread opposition here to
Roosevelt policies and programs.
The senatorial situation arises out
Of the readiness Of Republicans to chop
their ticket If they think the good of
the State requires it. While they vote
straight IN November for President,
they are very apt in September to
break clear Of party lines.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
Robinson Assailed by Riuals
In Heated arkansas Campaign

campaign, but Venable has been speak
ing whenever and wherever the oppor-
tunity presents itself. Holland began
his formal campaign at Walnut Ridge
and Denman at McGehee.
Holland, in his opening speech, said
that Robinson was trying to ride the
coat tail of President Roosevelt in
Arkansas. He has ridden the coat tail
Of every President, Democrat or Re-
publican, since he has been in the
Senate. Their politics makes no Diff
ference to him.
Denman, in his opening speech, said
that If elected he would seek q full
investigation" by the Senate Of the
fatal shooting Of Senator Long. He
directed specific criticism at Robinson
for not seeking, as party leader, q
Senate investigation of Longs death.
The State Democratic primary will
be held on August II and winners Of
the primary win be faced by q full
Republican ticket in the general elec-
ton. Osro Cobb Of Little Rock, Re-
publican national committeeman, is
that party's candidate for Governor.
There are 10 Democrats in the race:
John c. Ashley, Carl E. Bailey, Marcus
Bone, Lee Cazort, r. A. C"Bob'O Cook,
Arthur J. johnson. Ed F. Mcdonald,
Dave Partain, Howard Reed and Tom
J. Terral.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
BY THOMAS J. BRANSF0RD.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, July IL
Arkansas is in the midst Of political
campaign that promises to be one OF
the hardest fought in years. Major
interest centers around the senatorial
and congressional races. Senator Joe
T. Robinson has three opponents In
his race for the Democratic nomina-
ton. The Democratic nominee viii
be opposed by q. c. Ledbetter Of Ham
burg, Republican nominee. Ledbetter
was the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor In the last election.
Only two Arkansas Representatives
are without opposition for renomina-
ton on the Democratic ticket, and the
winners In two districts will have Re-
publican opposition. Claude A. Fuller
is without opposition In the third dis
trict and John l. Mcclellan Is unop-
posed In the sixth district.
Senator Robinson Is opposed for the
Democratic nomination by w. T..
("BirO Denman, Prescott lawyer and
former law partner Of the late Senator
Huey p. Long of Louisiana: Cleveland
Holland, Fort Smith lawyer, and J.
Rosser Venable Of Camden and Little
Rock.
Senator Robinson and Iedbetter
have not been carrying on an active
Evening star., 1936-07-12
REPUBLICANS SPLIT,
JERSEY LOSS SEEN
Hague Machine Counts on Vic
tory After Hoffman
Controversy.
by EDWARD NJ. GILROY.

TRENTON, N. j., July 1.-THE
Landon-Kno campaign in New Jersey
was confused today because Of a fac
tional Republican fight centering
around leadership of Gov. Harold G
Hoffman. The Republican strife is SC
bitter and has endured so long that
the Democratic State machine OF
Mayor Frank Hague OF Jersey City is
counting on victory. a rarity in this
State in presidential elections.
Normally Republican in presidential
elections, New Jersey went $4,000 fol
Roosevelt in 1882, the first time q
Democratic presidential candidate was
indorsed since Woodrow Wilson. then
Governor. won in 1912. The Roose-
welt plurality was admittedly an anti
Hoover vote and this year there is no
such sentiment against the Repub-
lican party. Instead there Is a pro-
nounced anti Roosevelt sentiment in
the northern urban counties.
Aside from its normal Republican
tendencies, New Jersey voters already
have shown their preference for Lam
don, who has wide editorial support in
the State. In the preferential pri-
mary. where Landon staged his only
direct contest with William e. Borah
the Kansan got 347.142 votes, against
81 .o52 for Borah, q strong showing
for a candidate who never entered the
State.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
LANDON SENTIMENT
GROWS IN COLORADO
Democrats May Seek to Offset
Visit by Inviting Roose.
Welt Out.
BY ]. ]. MULLEN.

DENVER, July IL. Politically,
Colorado's interest has centered in
the Today vacation trip of Gov.
Landon with his family in Estes Park.
The Governor made a very favorable
impression upon Denver and Colorado.
Expressions we're frequent follow
ing Landon's visit that his popular
ity might force the Democrats to
persuade President Roosevelt 10 visit
the State to Offset the Landon senti-
ment. The belief was expressed that
possibly Landon might make Colorado
the seat of the Summer White House
in event Of his election.
Meanwhile, Ray L. Sauter. Ster-
ling attorney and long a leader in
Republican ranks. has announced his
candidacy for the United States SEN
ate and State Treasurer Charles NJ.
Armstrong is constantly carrying on
his campaign for the Republican gu
bernatorial nomination. He Is the
only Republican to survive Demo-
cratic landsldes in the last two gen.
eral elections and thus far is having
no serious opposition in his campaign
to be the sole Republican guberna.
torial candidate
The Democrats are not quite so
fortunately situated. Gov. Ed. C..
Johnson is encountering unexpected
opposition in his desire to obtain the
senatorial seat of Senator Edward
P. Costigan. Former Gov. William
E. Sweet has tossed his hat into the
ring and is making strong bid for
support outside of Denver.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
NEWDEALFAVORED
IN WEST VIRGINIA
Generally improved Busi-
ness Chief Reason for
Party's Confidence.
BY ROBERT H. HORNER.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, July IL
The impression Is current throughout
West Virginia at this time that Presi-
dent Roosevelt will carry the State in
the November election, unless there
are drastic changes for the worse in
business conditions.
Chief of the reasons assigned for
Democratic confidence is the generally
improved business conditions, in all
lines excepting coal, the States lead
ing industry, which, operators say, is
being held back because of the high
wages they have to pay under the
union contract, and, as consequence,
competitive fuels such as oil and nat
ural gas are invading their markets.
Another reason assigned for Demo-
cratic strength is party organization
which was split up before the May II
primary. but Is now harmonious and
united.
Also the party's registration of vot-
ers Is greater by 100000 than the Re-
publican registration, which four years
ago exceeded the Democratic figure by
an even larger number.
The Republicans are just now get
ting ready for the campaign. Last
week the several State candidates mel
at Charleston and selected Judge
Lewis H Miller of Ripley as the key.
note speaker at the State convention
to be held at Huntington August 13
to nominate two candidates for tht
State Supreme Court, adopt a plat.
form and name presidential electors
Evening star., 1936-07-12
2 South Carolina
Senate Candidates
Battling Ne,o Deal
Foes of Byrnes Will Vote
for Roosevelt and
Garner, HO,UeUer.
BY FITZ HUGH McMAsTER.

COLUMBIA, S. c., July 1l.-For
the first time in the history of South
Carolina two Of the aspirants for NOM
ination for United States Senator in
the Democratic primary are bitterly
attacking the policies of the Demo-
cratic national administration. But
they declare they will vote for Roose-
welt and Garner.
They are denouncing the New Deal
and are seeking to defeat Senator
James F. Byrnes, the present Senator.
who is asking for denomination in
the Democratic primary.
The two candidates opposed to the
New Deal are Col. w. c. Harllee, re-
tired Marine ofhcer, and Thomas P.
Stoney, former mayor Of Charleston.
who won that ofice in a most aggres-
sive campaign.
The State is overwhelmingly for
President Roosevelt. There is O
sprinkling of opposition votes
throughout the State. but mainly in
Charleston, where a fight against the
administration and New Deal policies
has been mace.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
NORTH DAKOTA is COOL
TOLEMKE AS UNl0NlST
BY KENNETH w. sIMONS.

BISMARCK, N. Oak. July H.
Whatever impression it is making
elswhere in the Nation Representative
William Lemke's candidacy for the
presidency Of the United States lsnt
getting far in his native State.
He will get some votes. OF course,
but not very many and few expect the
appearance of his name on the ballot
to make any material difference IN the
result.
He is running for Congress on the
Republican ticket and the assump-
ton in political circles here is that
whatever campaigning he does in
North Dakota will be done as a candi-
date for the lesser position.
A major embarrassment to Lemke
is the possibility that there will be a
complete third party ticket in the
field, including candidates for State
Offices and for the two places in Con-
gress now held by Lemke and Repre-
sentative u. L. Burdick. State laws
are such that If any one wishes to
file for Congress on the Union ticket II
would be almost impossible to stop
him. II that happens-and 1t Is q
fair bet that it will-Lemke will be
heading ticket listing candidates for
the job which he really hopes TO get
and for which he Is . candidate %
| another ticket.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
ROOSEVELT SENTIMENT
HELD STRONG IN UTAH
BY FRANK p. STEWART.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July IL
Roosevelt is more popular in Utah
than ever before and, if the election
were tomorrow he would receive a
great majority here. If the rough
places in the State ticket are ironed
out before the convention. which is
in August. Utah will have Democratic
officers. However, there is much IRON
ing out to do.
There Is a feeling among Democrats
that whoever is nominated in Utah will
be elected by clinging to the Roosevelt
band wagon. Gov Henry H. Blood al
ready has two active competitors, both
State senators, and the mayor Of Og-
den, who formerly was listed as a
Democrat, has announced that he will
run on an independent ticket.
Republicans have two men out work.
ing for the nomination for Governor
and only a few for the other offices.
Prominent men in the party, however,
predict that some one other than w.
w. Seegmiller or z. w. Kelly. who
have announced, will be nominated.
Seegmiller seems to have q lead so
far.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
BY THOMAS COMPERE.

NEW YORK, July 11.-With its
grand prize Of ~ electoral votes at
stake. this State has gained national
attention by the bitter campaign
which already is underway. Repub-
lican and Democratic leaders alike
agree that New York is key State
this year, and many observers and
politicians consider 1t quite possible
that the national election will be de-
termined by the outcome here. Also,
the opinion is general that New York
that If the election were held tomor-
row the verdict would be very close
one.
Because Of this, great importance Is
attached to Gov. Herbert H. Leh-
mans decision to run for reelection.
Gov. Lehman Is the greatest vote.
getter in the history of the State.
His pluralities consistently have been
larger than those of Franklin D..
Roosevelt.
1t is obvious that he will give lift
to the national Democratic ticket in
the coming election, and it Is equally
| obvious that the national Democratic
leaders felt they were in need of all
the assistance possible here. The
pressure placed on Mr. Lehman to run
again by virtually all Of the Demo-
cratic leaders from President Roose-
welt ana Postmaster General James
A. Farley down was unprecedented.
The carefully planned, II genuine,
demonstration for Lehman at the
Philadelphia convention was another
example Of this.
The trend in this State for long
time has been away from the New
Evening star., 1936-07-12
Pennsylvania Due
To Back Lar,dOn
After rCIose Fight
Native Son Is Nominee
for First Time in
80 Years.
BY WALTER d. ROOS.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 11.-For
the first time In 80 years, Pennsyl-
vania enters q national campaign
with native son of the State as q
presidential nominee Of one Of the
major parties.
In 1865, James Buchanan, the
Democratic nominee, was elected as
the only President Pennsylvania has
given the Nation. In that year, this
state gave its electoral vote to its
native son. Never since has Pennsyl-
vania gone Democratic in q presi.
Dental election.
This year, the Republican nominee,
Gov. All M. Landon of Kansas is q
Pennsylvania native. He was born at
West Middlesex, . short distance east
of the Ohio line.
The margin Of probable Republi-
can victory. however, appears likely to
be so slight, compared to the top
heavy majorities which have made
Pennsylvania the banner Republican
State In the past, that Democratic
claims Of carrying the State sound
more plausible this year than such
claims did in the past.
A fighting organization, centering
about enthusiastic young Democrats
and aided by Federal and State pat
ronage, has been preparing for this
years campaign ever since the 1894
election. The party workers believe
II Pennsylvania goes Democratic this
year, Gov. George r. Earle can be the
Democratic presidential nominee In
1910.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
HARRISON FACES
TWO OPPONENTS
Mississippi Senator Opens
Campaign With Rally
in Native Town.
BY REX B. MAGEE.

JACKSON, Miss, July 11.-Senator
Pat Harrison has two opponents in
the Democratic primary in this State
scheduled for August rs. The oppo-
nents are Mike Conner. former Gov
ernor, and Frank H. Peachtree)
Harper. State Senator.
Democratic nomination In Missis-
sippi, continuously Democratic since
1t went for President U. S. Grant
over Horace Greeley 64 years ago, Is
considered equivalent to election.
Senator Harrison opened his cam
paign recently with q big rally in his
native town, Crystal Springs. Con-
ner began stumping the State some
weeks ago and has made several
speeches as q senatorial candidate.
Harper is expected to follow his for
mer hitch-hiking campaign style.
With the Democratic entries closed, ,
only one Mississippi Representative Is
certain Of his return to Congress. He
is Representative Wall Doxey. who
had no opposition and who has been
declared the party nominee.
Representative w. M. Colmer has
three opponents, Rankin and Ford
two each and Ford and Wilmington
one each. Representative Aubert
Dunn did not offer for denomination.
Ross Collins, whom Dunn succeeded
after the former made an unsuccess-
full attempt for United States Senator
two years ago, is seeking his former
seat In the House and has two Demo-
cratic opponents.
In view of the strong pro-R Roosevelt
sentiment in the State. it is not ex-
pected that the Republicans will have
a full congressional ticket in the field.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
DEMOCRATIC FIELD
OPEN IN WYOMING
Several Seek Nomination for
Right to Oppose Senator
Carey.
BY r. e. EVANS.

CASPER, Wyo., July 1l.-Opening
Of the political wars finds Wyoming
well organized for the presidential
campaign and with lines drawn for
all but one major contest.
State officers hold over for another
two years, but Senator and Repre-
sentative are to be elected, and i'm
mediate attention is directed to the
wide open derby for the Democratic
senatorial nomination. With four
candidates already jockeying for posi-
tion, the name of John D. Clark,
prominent Cheyenne Democrat and
New Deal critic on occasion, appears
headed for inclusion in the list of en-
Grants. His acceptance Of the Demo-
cratic national platform after having
told friends that he might contest the
nomination is interpreted as indicating
an early declaration of candidacy.
Other Democratic candidates for the
post now held by Senator Robert D.
Carey, Republican, who IS a candidate
for reelection, are H. H. Schwartz,
Casper attorney and national commit
teeman, who was defeated six years
ago by Carey; Anthony Radalj Of
Rock Springs, an international direc-
tor of the United Mine Workers; J.
Kirk Baldwin, former Casper news
paper circulation manager, who defied
the party organization two years ago
to win the State treasureship, and
State Senator Charles Trenary Of Tor
rington. There is a possibility that
one or two others also may enter the
contest.
Representative Paul r. Greever,
Democrat, Wyoming's lone Congress
man in the House, will not be opposed
for reelection within his own party,
and he admittedly enjoys wide pres
tige among independent voters.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
MONTANA is OCCUPIED
WITH LOCAL CONTESTS
BY L. M. THAYER.

HELENA, Mont, July 11.-July
finds Montana. politically speaking,
more concerned with local and State
than with national affairs. The
primaries come on July 81 and until
they are over discussion Of the presi-
Dental election will be largely
academic. However, under the sur.
face, both old parties are quietly pre-
pairing for the quadrennial battle.
Representative Roy M. Ayers Of
Lewistown arrived recently and
plunged Immediately into his CAM
paign for nomination for Governor.
Soon after came United States Sem
ator James E. Murray Of Butte, who
also planned strenuous participation
in the pre-primary activities. He is
q candidate to succeed himself. Both
are Democrats. Representative Joseph
p. Monaghan of Butte also is a candi-
date for the Senate. Murray and
Monaghan viii face serious opposition
in the senatorial primaries from
Justice Samuel v. Stewart Of the State
Supreme Court and Chief Justice w.
B. Sands Of the high court.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
G. o. P. IS Confident
BY ALFRED BURKHOLDER.

SIOUX FALLS, s. OAK, July IL
The Republicans of South Dakota,
who lost the State in 1882 in the
Democratic landslide and again at the
general election in November, 1884,
assert that conditions now are favor
able for swinging the State back into
the Republican column at the elec-
ton next November.
They base their hopes ON dissatis-
faction among Republican farmers
who have been on relief and thou
sands OF whom voted the Democratic
ticket In the elections Of 1882 and
1884.
The Democratic State Convention
viii be held Tuesday to nominate for
minor of1ces.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
OHIO DEMOCRATS FEARFUL OF DAVEY AND DONAHEY RIFT
Bitter Fight Makes Ne,o York
Kew State in National Race
Lehman Regarded as Great Vote Getter
Decision to Run for Reelection as Co.,
ernOr important DeUeIOpment.

Deal. Private check-ups by politi-
clans and public polls alike nave es-
tablished this definitely. When Gov.
Lehman announced. May 20, that he
would not run again there was mani
fest glee among the Republican high
command. The Republicans actually
began to believe that they were going
to capture New York State in the
presidential election, as well as elect
O Governor.
Effect Of Smiths Stand.
Their optimism was heightened
when former Gov. Smith and four
other nationally known Democrats
came out unequivocally against Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the New Deal. 1t
was taken for granted that most of
the conservative Democrats who
trailed along after Mr. Smith on his
walk would vote the Republican ticket
next Fall. Also, it was believed that
great blocs Of disgruntled Tammany-
ties, who still have not forgiven the
New Deal leaders for putting a third
ticket into the field in the 1888 may
orally election in New York City
would take their cue from their hero
Of old from the sidewalks of New York
and at least stay away from the polls
Since the re-entry of Mr.. Lehman
into the race the Republicans nc
longer feel so certain about these two
prospective gains, one positive and one
negative.
President Roosevelt will lose the
State unless he takes the city with al
least 100000 votes TO spare, because il
Is conceded generally that the Re-
publicans are going to get back into
the saddle upstate in big way this
Fall.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
CHANCES OF UNIONISTS
IN LOUISIANA SMALL
BY GEORGE w. HEALY, JR.

NEW ORLEANS, La. July 1l.-Tra-
ditionally Democratic Louisiana,
which stamped the rooster in 1928
when the solid South was broken, will
remain Democratic next November.
Claims Of Republicans and Union
lists" to the contrary, Landon and
Lemke haven't more than a ghost Of
q chance of getting heavy vote in
Louisiana-much less of carrying the
State.
A majority of Louisianans, tradi-
tionaIly, don't like Republicans In
ONCE; and If one of the objectives Of
Father Coughlin and Representative
Lemke was to weaken the Democratic
party In Southern States, they picked
. bad name for their own new party.
What remains of the late Senator
Huey p. Longs machine, now headed
by Gov. Richard w. Leche, probably
viii give Roosevelt more votes next
November than he received In Louisi-
ana four years ago.
Evening star., 1936-07-12
KNOX PLEDGES FIGHT
FOR STRICT ECONOMY
BY J. ]. MCCARTHY.

MANCHESTER. N. H., July Ii
Col. Frank Knox. Republican vice
presidential nominee. accorded a
non-partisan demonstration on his
recent visit here, made it plain that
he will fight for rigid economy in pub
lie expenditures. a budget swiftly
brought into balance and kept there,
maintenance Of sound, stable cur
rency;' preservation Of the principle
Of local self-government and the
maintenance in its full integrity Of
the judicial authority.
Former Senator George H. Moses
last week announced that he would
attempt a political comeback" and
seek the Senate seat now held by
Senator Henry w. Keyes. This indi-
Gates a three-cornered fight for the
Republican nomination, as Gov. H.
Styles Bridges was the first candidate
to announce that he would seek the
nomination.
On the Democratic side Represent
ative William N Rogers is the only
candidate announced for the Senate.