Evening star., 1940-07-21
Peek, Ex.A.A.A.Hea
Outlines Farm Plan
To Wi|Ikie
Gives 8-Point Program
And Attacks Reciprocal
Trode Agreements

.SOAO1SAAVO 0Ekt1INNf0, July ZV.-
Wendell L. Willkie received q COM
prehensive outline of q new farm
program today from George N. Peek,
former chief of the Agricultural Ad-
justment Administration, but the
nominee made plain that Mr.. Peek's
was only one of many suggestions
he would consider in drafting the
farm section of his acceptance ad-
dress.
Mr.. Peek, who left the New Deal
administration because of his dis
agreement with its reciprocal trade
policies, read lengthy memoran-
dunn on his views at Mr.. Wilkes af-
ternoon press conference.
In brief, the former A. A. A. ad-
ministrator offered this program:
l. Secure protection OF the Ameri-
can market for the American farm
er.
2. An American price for Ameri-
can commodities should be insured
independent of export or world
prices"
Aid in DisposinE Of SURPRISES.
3. Active and at times aggres-
sive Government assistance will be
necessary in negotiating for the dis
posal of surpluses in foreign trade"
4. Development of new uses for
farm products.
S. A long range soil conservation
program.
6. Farmer-owned and controlled
cooperative organiza tions designed
Ito reduce the price spread between
the producer and consumer"
7. Continuance of commodity
loans "on sound basis"
8. Retention of desirable fea-
lures" of existing farm legislation.
Mr.. Willkie said he asked Mr..
Peek to come here for a chat about
farm problems because he under
stood the former administrator had
number of ideas on the subject.
To Make Own Decisions Later.
He added he was trying to get
the viewpoint OF number of peo-
pie on the agricultural situation"
and would make his own decisions
later.
Mr.. Willkie did express interest
In one statement by Mr.. Peek
that if all wealth comes from pro-
ductivity then the emphasis should
be placed on the production of
wealth rather than on its restriction.
Mr.. Peek said he though many
New Deal measures had been re-
strictive. Questioned about the re-
ciprocal trade agreements, the for
mer administration official said, II
never have thought they were worth
a damn and I haven't changed my
mind"
Mr.. Willkie also received Mr..
Peek's ideas on trade program.
Among other things, it was suggest
ed the Tariff Commission be con-
verted into an executive foreign
trade board which would determine
trade policy. Mr.. Peek also suggest
ed congressional approval or rejec-
tions of any trade agreements
Prior to luncheon conference
with Mr.. Peek, Mr.. Willkie expressed
qualification that Irwin S. Cogg,
Charles Farwell of New Orleans and
other Democrats said they would
support him.
Many Offer Support.
MY phone hasn't stopped ringing
since the Democratic convention be-
cause of the important Democrats
over the country saying they will
come out for me-" Mr.. Willkie told
his press conference.
Several, he added, had asked his
suggestion as to when they should
make their declarations.
Mr.. Willkie released a letter Of
support from Booth Harrington, au-
thor, who invited the nominee to
visit him at his home in Maine. Mr..
Harrington letter, written to Rus
sell Davenport, an early Willkie
backer. said the nominee will have
the support of every intelligent adult
who does profitable work"
Plans Conferences.
Mr. Willkie said he would talk
tomorrow and Monday with Mr..
and Mrs. John Cowles of Min
neapolis and Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner
Cowles, jr.. of Des Moines. Ann
OHara Mccormick of the New
York Times will discuss foreign
affairs with the nominee tomorrow.
Mr.. Willkie, who came here July
for "speechless vacation" has
been moving actively about Colo
RADIO. addressing crowds at half
dozen gatherings.
On one or two occasions. he has
said he still is under strict orders
from Mrs. Willkie ito remain in his
hotel and loaf.
Even when Mr.. Willkie has said
In advance that he would not talk,
crowds sometimes have induced him
to say A few words by setting up
the campaign shout, 1--WE Want
Willkie,"