Evening star., 1938-11-05
Jackson Boosts
Hopes Of
.0'Conor
Mayor Reaffirms Unity
And Contributes $500
To Campaign
BY ]. A. O'LEARY,
star Stan Correspondent.

BY J. A. OLEARY,
Star stan Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 5.-Democratic
leaders were more. hopeful than
ever today Of electing Herbert r.
OConor Governor Of Maryland next
Tuesday, after the action Of Mayor
Howard w. Jackson Of this city In
reafirming his support Of the ticket
as he made 4 $500 contribution to
the campaign fund.
Mr.. O'Conor defeated Mayor Jack
son for the gubernatoriAl nomina-
ton by q narrow margin In the
September primary, and one Of the
big question marks in the campaign
has been whether the primary fight
would cut into Democratic solidarity
in the city on election day.
Some Of Mr.. Jackson's strong sup
porters In the various wards OF the
city have been presiding over neigh
borhood rallies for Mr.. O'Conor re-
Gently and pledging their support
to the ticket. This activity was
strengthened materially, however,
by the few words that came from
the Mayor last night. accompanying
his contribution to campaign head
quarters.
Tydings Pleads for Ticket.
Other late developments were:
Senator Millard E. Tydings, whose
reelection is expected, went on the
air last night with a plea for the
entire Democratic ticket, predicting
that Mr.. OConor as Governor would
make Maryland one of the best
governed States in the Union.
Raymond S. Williams, former
president Of the school board of
Baltimore city and a Jackson sup
porter in the primary, also an
nounced by radio his intention to
vote for Mr.. O'Conor, and urged
others to do the same.
Meanwhile. Mr.. O'Conor delivered
another radio broadside at the ad-
ministration OF State affairs by his
Republican opponent Gov. Harry
w. Nice. The Democratic nominee
charged the Governor was guided
by political considerations in making
appointments to important State
positions. He also renewed his con-
tention the Republican incumbent
has failed to present a sound fiscal
program.
A big mass meeting of war vet
Grams was the highlight of 10 neigh
borhood rallies at which Mr.. o OConor
and other Democratic candidates
spoke last night.
Letter Adds Confidence.
The Jackson letter brought re-
newed optimism to Democratic
headquarters. Addressed to Clar-
ence w. Miles, campaign chairman,
it read:
Dear Clarence:
Il am inclosing herewith a check
for $500 as my contribution toward
the expenses Of the candidates on
the Democratic ticket. It is, Of
course, unnecessary for me to say
that, despite rumors and reports
printed in the daily newspapers, my
attitude, as expressed by me at the
Democratic State convention, has
not changed"
Hits Silence on Revenues.
In his radio speech last night
Mr.. O1Conor again accused Gov.
Nice Of failing to meet the issue of
how to raise the revenues the State
will need in the. immediate future.
Calling attention to the 1887 law
prohibition future diversion of gas
tax revenues, Mr.. O'Conor said that
compliance with this law and dis
continuance of the policy of bor-
rowing to meet current expenses
will require new taxes.
Mr.. O'Conor pointed out that he
has fully discussed his own plan for
meeting the States financial needs
with graduated income tax and
economies In operating costs.
Mr.. O'Conor criticized the work
OF some of the city magistrates and
county justices of the peace ap-
pointed under the Nice administra-
ton. Mr.. O'Conor promised, if
elected, to appoint to positions of
responsibility and trust those per-
sons who are best qualified to serve
the State"
Senator Tydings promised, If re-
elected, to search for a legislative
road In Congress that will lead the
Nation back to state of confidence,
security. "and. I hope, prosperity"
M. A. Favors O'Conor.
Results Of q campus wide straw
vote indicated that University of
Maryland students favor Attorney
General Herbert O'Conor over Gov.
Nice for the Governorship.
The Diamondback, student news
paper, conducted the canvass, which
gave 4 60-40 advantage for Mr..
O'Conor over Gov. Nice. Student Re-
publican Club leaders claim, how
ever. that the pole was not accurate,
as only $50 students of the 5000 on
the campus were interested enough
to take part in the voting.
School Group Elects
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