Evening star., 1938-10-13
WASHINGTON. c.

as you get west of the mountains the
anti-New Deal candidate is in trouble.
Eckert won two years ago with II 1872
votes and a majority of about $4,000.
In the 9th district the Republican
chance is very slight and Representa-
tive Gray, Democrat, who won last
time with 83,908 and a majority Of
about 10000, probably will be re-
elected.
In the 28th district Representative
Robert G. Allen. Democrat, who also
has the Royal Oak indorsement, will
win. He has the miners with him, and
is former w. P. A. director. His Re-
publican opponent is Roy c. McKenna.
Allen won last time with a vote of
67,169 and majority of nearly $4,000.
In the 29th district the Republicans
are counting on a gain. with better
than a good chance. This Is the Erie
district. Representative Charles N.
Mrosby. Democrat, who was elected two
years ago with 1898 and majority of
more than 5000 votes, was defeated in
the primary. The Democratic candi-
date is Norbert ]. Fitzgerald and the
Republican challenger Robert L. Rod
gers, both of Erie. Crawford County
shows a strong resentment to the
New Deal policies and program, and
is counted upon to give a Republican
majority of at least 5000. The wrin-
kles in Erie County as result of the
primary are being ironed out. Reports
from all parts of these two counties
are encouraging for a Republican vic
tory.
De Muth Has Colorful Foe.
In the 30th district another Repub-
lican gain is anticipated. Representa-
tive Peter j. De Muth, Democrat. SEEK
ing reelection, is also Endorsed by the
Royal Oak party-(what is left of it,.
The Republican crusader, Robert j.
Corbett, is one of the most colorful
young Republican campigners. First
impressions were that there was not
much chance for a change in this dis
trict, but-COrbett has made very
definite impression on the voters, and
his strength is De Muth's weakness.
In the 31st district Representative
James L. Quinn, Democrat, completing
his second term, is certain of re-elec-
ton. He won last time with a majority
of nearly $4,000 His opponent, John
Mcdowell, has both the Republican
and Royal Oak Endorsement.
In the 32d district Representative
Herman P. Eberharter, Democrat, is
sure to be reelected. Two years ago he
had majority of nearly $4,000 The
Republican challenger is again Jacob
E. kalson, who was decisively defeated
last time in field of six candidates.
Fight for Ellenbogen Seat.
In the 33d district, where a vacancy
occurred through the resignation of
Representative Henry Ellenbogen last
January to accept judgeship the
Republicans claim a fighting chance.
Joseph A. McArdle is the Democratic
and Royal Oak candidate James 7.
Marsh is the Republican contestant.
Two years ago this district went Dem
ocratic' by majority of more than
$4,000 for Ellenbogen.
IN Ihe 3oth district is delicate sit
uation which no one wants to talk
much about. There is an undercover
religious issue. Representative Mat
thew A. Dunn, Democrat, the blind
member, who carried the labels of the
Farmer-Labor, Independent and Union
parties, won two years ago with 80. 1874
to 1897. He was considered certain
OF being reelected. But as the cam
paign progressed with Robert B. Nc
Kinley of the Republican challenger,
it developed that Mr. Dunn has an
tagonized many individuals and sew
eral important groups. One prominent
Catholic priest is said to have consid-
cred himself "insulted," with the result
that many Catholic votes are likely to
go to Mckinley.