The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-24

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 The question mark is in the minds of both big business and labor. Big business once consid- cred Frankfurter dangerous and insurable radical. Most of them still do. But some of them now think he has tanned down, might mellow with age, and in the end turn out to be their friend.
 This also is the private deduc- tion of John L. Lewis, the CIO leader. Lewis, usually uncanny in his judgment of men, is not quite sure about Frankfurter, fears that his liberal background might fade like that of the one-time crusad- CT, Justice McReynolds.
 Of one thing, however, both labor leaders and Wall Street m0guls are convinced: Frank furter is one of the most astute strategists in or out of Wash- ington. When he wants things accomplished they get accom- plished.
 Some time ago he was arguing with his old friend Gardner Jack son on Labor's Non Partisan league. They both agreed on their objective. but could not agree on the strategy for attain ing 1t. Finally Professor Frank furter remarked:
 Gardner, you're radical, I'm liberal. We never can agree. You play with your dolls and I'll play with mine - but mine are more effective dolls"
 Sprightly Senator Glass
 Verify "A man may be 50 changed by love as hardly to be recognized as the same person" Friends and foes of cantankerous Carter Glass, 80-year old sena- tor from Virginia, are torn be- tween amazement and amusement at reports of his possible mar riage.
 At the last session of congress, Senator Glass health was a mat ter of grave concern to his friends. He was accompanied to and from the senate chamber by a trained nurse. Once he was forced to retire to his Virginia home, be- cause of health.
 But now the senator is a changed man. He looks younger and more vigorous than in years --and all because of lady. Wor- ried, his children and grand- children are bustling him off on a watching trip, hoping he will forget his Indian Summer TO- nance, but some Virginians would not be surprised if a bride &C., companied Carter when he re- turns to Congress next winter. UnwOrried G. o. P.
 Furious political battles are being waged from the rock bound coast of Maine to the sunny shores of California but Repub- lican National Headquarters is burning no midnight oil over them.
 A group of newsmen talking politics in the National Press club early the other evening got into dispute over the date of a forth coming primary. It was suggested that they telephone the Republi- can National Committee to settle the controversy.
 "PH bet" said an old timer, that you can't get anyone on the phone either at the Repub- lican National Committee or at the Republican Congressional Campaign committee"
 Two correspondents snapped up the wager and rushed to phone booths. Both lost.
 Roosevelt Vs. A. F. of l..
 President Roosevelt is taking up the challenge of the A. F. of l.. on Labor Board Commis- Sioner Donald w. Smith.
 The 39-year old Pennsylvania New Dealer will be reappointed despite the truculent demand of Federation moguls that he be bounced.
 Smiths term expires August 27 and the President has privately assured him of another six-year assignment.
 When this is done the next move will be up to the A. F. of l.. They can do nothing ex- cept yell until Congress con- venes. Whether they will then make a fight on Smiths con- firmation remains to be seen.
 If they do, a furious battle royal is certain. For behind young Smith stands potent Senator Joe Guffey of Pennsylvania, and be- hind him stands the c. I. o.
 Smith is Guffey's protege. The o. l. O. had nothing to do with putting the able young liberal AEE THE DErnDn