The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-15

But In the secret deliberations of
the executive committee last week,
sentiment was practically unani-
nous for the above set-up.
The leaders favored Chicago be-
cause OF Its central location, plus
the fact that 1t Is neutral terri
tory, since Illinois has no favorite
son. Also, 1t Is in the heart Of
the farm belt, which the Repub-
leans are convinced will be the
major battlefield Of the campaign.
The July dates were a compro-
mise. The COP chiefs abandoned
hope of holding their convention
after the Democrats. They saw IN
Roosevelt's suggestion that both
parties delay selecting their tick
cts until late August or Septem-
Der, an ultimatum that the Demo-
Gratis intended to stall until fall.
The Republicans can't wait that
long, since the offensive Is up to
them.
AT the same time they didn't
want TO pick q date that would
give Roosevelt q chance to crow.
July Is or 20 meets this require
ment, and unless something un-
forseen develops ut the National
Committee session 70 upset the
plan, such q date will be
adopted.
NOTE-Repupllcan chiefs be-
lieve that II they meet late in
July the Democrats will hold their
convention early In August.
FINNISH AID
Despite his disclaimers Of any
special plan regarding the $254.-
600 Finnish debt payment, the
President will make q specific
recommendation to Congress on
what To do with II. He will pro-
pose that the money be returned
to the people OF Finland" TO help
them repair the ravages commit
ted by Russian aggression.
The President wants the fund
used In such O way as TO make
1t clear to the rulers OF Moscow
that the American people condemn
their brutal attack on small and
peaceful neighbor. His recommen-
dation will be made In O special
message following the budget mes
sage.
NOTE-Several congressman are
reported 10 be planning TO jump
the gun on Roosevelt on the first
day OF the session by introducing
bills for the return, OF the Finnish
money.
FINNISH MINISTER
To the fact that Finland pays
her debt, add the fact that she has
O minister In washington who Is
extremely popular with the press.
HJalmar Procope did something
the other day which newsmen have
not seen since the days OF Irish
Minister Michael MacWhite. After
q conference with State DEPART
ment officials, instead Of scurry-
ing off TO his car as most diplo-
mats do, he came to the press
room for a chat.
He shook hands genially all
around, sat down on the couch
amid litter Of newspapers, and
offered himself for. questions.
He kept his good humor even
when someone asked him II the
new Communist government At
Terijoki was representative Of all
Finland. "G00d Lord, mol" he
said, and took out q pocket atlas
to illustrate It's inslgnificance.
He thanked everybody when he
went away, then bobbed back to
say he would like to have any
late news that might come In that
evening.
GO WEST, GIRLS
II you are looking for a hus-
band, don't come TO Washington.
That Is the advice drawn from
study Of census figures which show
that there are 100 women to 500
men in the District Of Columbia.
Probably this advice doesn't APP
ply to those who whirl In the up
per brackets of social Washington.
The debutante with a good family
background and a fairly fat bank
roll can always make off with q
young diplomat, an eligible man
about town. or II worst comes to
worst, young New Dealer.
In fact. many doting mammas
bring their daughters to Washing
ton expressly for the purpose Of
exposing them TO its social and