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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-22
Miss Nancy Laws
Gives Homecoming
Dancing Party

Justice and Mrs. Bolitha J..
Laws entertained about IS Of
the young folks OF Chevy Chase
and Washington at a "homecom-
ing" dancing party last night.
Their guests were young friends
of their daughter, Miss Nancy
Lee Laws, who have been away at
college and who are home for the
holidays.
Miss Laws, who has been at her
home In Chevy Chase for several
weeks, will return to Duke Uni
versity at Durham, N. c.. after
the holidays.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Baxter Speech Only Life
In Maine Campaign
By SAM f. CONNER.


AUGUSTA, Me, Sept. 28.-But for
vigorous statement issued by for
mer Gov. Percival P. Baxter this
week. Names presidential campaign
would be in the deepest slump the
State has seen in more than so
years.
The Baxter speech was prompted
by statement by Republican State
Chairman j. Fred O'Connell Of
Bangor to the effect that unless
Mr.. Willkie were elected in Novem-
ber the 1910 election would be the
last presidential election the coun-
try would ever see Mr.. Baxter took
exception. He expressed the belief
that there was no such danger, but
then went on to assert that the
election of Mr.. Willkie was essential
for the best good of the Nation.
Except for these two statements
there has, as yet, been no semblance
of a campaign here in Maine. AS
has before been stated, it is ac-
cepted as a foregone conclusion by
Republicans and Democrats that
Maine will give Mr.. Willkie flve
electoral votes.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Minor Parties Exhot
Arkansas PopuIace
By THOMAS ]. BRANSFORD,

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept. 28.-
Minor parties occupied what politi-
cal spotlight there was in Arkansas
this week. Norman Thomas, Social
ist candidate for president. spoke
here Thursday and met members OF
his party.
october l has been suggested as
the date for the hearing of the suit
brought by the Communist party to
force certification of its candidates
for the November general election.
Secretary of State C. G.. Hall will file
his answer to the suit Monday in
Pulaski County Circuit Court.
Harley Stump, Republican candi-
date for Governor, started an inten-
sive campaign Wednesday, aided by
Warren Osgood, Republican mana
ger for Arkansas. In addition to
speech-making, talking pictures,
THE Truth About Taxes" and I'VE,
the People" are being shown.
j. Herbert Graves, State director
of the financial division of the DEM
ocratic National Committee, has an
nounced appointment of county di-
vision chairmen. The selections have
been approved by Homer M. Adkins,
Democratic nominee for Governor.
other party leaders and the States
congressional delegation. Each Of
the rs counties has been allotted ita
quota and Q drive for funds Will
start
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Oregon Doubtful Sate Finds We Power Speech It's Liking
| Iowa for WHTkie,
| But Roosevelt
Tide Is Setting In
By C.. C. CLIFTON,

Special Correspondent OF Inc Staf.
DES MONIES, Iowa. Sept. o.
Wendell Willkie still is leading in
Iowa, bit a tide toward President
Roosevelt has set in, and Democratic
headquarters claim it will progress
sufficiently by November 5 to be
majority.
Iowa's traditional Republicanism
before 1892; its return to a Republic
can majority in the State election
of 1898, and the even split among
the farmers indicated by all the
polls taken this year generally ac-
count for Mr.. WILKES continued
leadership in Iowa, Republicans as
sert His several visits to Iowa con-
tribute to his popularity. they be-
lieve also. The Democrats, on the
other hand, have contended from
the start that they would come from
behind to win.
Mr.. WILKES latest visit to Iowa
took him across the north half of
the State, because the counties in
this part Of the State ordinarily
hold the balance of power. Many
through which he passed gave 30
per cent or better of their rural
vote to President Roosevelt in 1882
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Purge Of Wi||kiecrats
Continues in Alabama
BY J. F. ROTHERMEL,


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 2S.-
Alabama Democrats this week con-
tinued their purge Of Willkiecrats
The State Democratic Executive
Committee accepted the resignation
of David S. Anderson, veteran men,
ber of the committee, a Liberty
Lacquer and anti-New Dealer almost
from the beginning Of the Roosevelt
administration.
Mr.. Anderson's resignation fore
stalled an effort to have him ex-
PEELED because Of his opposition to
President Roosevelt. Even though
he insisted ne had always been, was,
and would remain a Democrat, Mr.
Anderson was regarded as out of
line with the party in the State.
An Alabama Democratic Willkie
Club has been organized with head
quarters at Montgomery, with Fred
H. White of that city as chairman.
The club proposes to establish units
in each county of the State to work
for a strong Willkie vote. Leaders
of the club, however, have made no
claims that they will swerve Ala
bama from It's usual Democratic ma.
jority Of about 6 to /.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
BY T. w. b. ANDERSON,


PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 28.-Will-
kie-for-President headquarters are
springing up like mushrooms in most
Of Arizona's cities and towns. While
Offices have been open for some time
in Phoenix. Tempe and Prescott,
numerous others have been started
since the G. o. P. presidential NOM
inee spoke to $1,000 persons at a
midday rally here more than a
week ago.
A departure is being made this
year by both major parties. Signs
on windows of Willkie offices include
the name of Irving A. Jennings, Re-
publican nominee for United States
Senator. Jerrie w. Lee. Republican
nominee for Governor, has his own
headquarters and the remainder Of
the Republican ticket occupies a
third headquarters.
Separate headquarters for Presi-
dent Roosevelt have been opened in
Phoenix. All Democratic candidates,
except Sidney P. Osborn. guberna-
torial nominee will operate their
campaigns from State headquarters.
Mr.. Osborn publicly announced his
support OF President Roosevelt for
the first time this week at the an
nual convention of the Arizona State
Federation of Labor Throughout
the recent primary campaign all six
candidates for the Democratic NOM
ination for Governor, except Howard
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Colorado S WiIIkie Men
Toll 10 Check BacksIide
By J. J. MULLEN,
Special Correspondent Of The Star.

special Correspondent OF Inc 6tar.
DENVER. Colo, Sept. 28-Given
the green light by their newly ap-
pointed State and local chairmen,
Democrat and Republican workers
swung into action on all fronts in
Colorado this week.
Wendell Willkie supporters appear
to be concentrating their efforts on
the problem of tightening the brakes
on the back-sliding Willkie band
wagon. If betting odds mean any
thing, the shift in Willkie sentiment
was more pronounced last week than
at any time since the Republican
nominee left Colorado. Although
betting Is said to be extremely light,
odds of 8 to S are being offered in
most spots that President Roosevelt
will be reelected, and even money
that he will carry the State. These
figures represent q shift Of from 6
to 5 and 4 to s which prevailed
earlier.
In an effort to wrest control Of
the State from the Democrats, Re-
publican leaders will stage what is
almost . migration. Headed by
Gov. Ralph L. Carr, nine candidates
for major State oflces will spend q
week swinging around the entire
western slope Of Colorado. Repub-
lican leaders said that the joint tour
by virtually the entire State ticket,
an innovation here, will be repeated
in other sections of the State.
Not to be outdone, a group Of
Democratic stalwarts headed by
George E. Saunders, gubernatorial
candidate, Is moving into Northern
Colorado this week. Day ana night
meetings are scheduled.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Oklahoma COP.
Woging Strong
But Uphill Fight
BY OTIS SULLIVANT,


OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 28.-
The Republican organization in
Oklahoma is demonstrating that it
means business in the face of an
uphill fight.
The campaign is pitched wholly
behind Wendell Willkie and Senator
McNary, on the theory that the
State ticket and congressional candi-
dates will be aided most by a heavy
vote for the Republican candidates
for presidential electors. 1t is being
directed to win Democratic votes,
as the minority party would have
to win more than $4,000 of those
voting for President Roosevelt four
years ago to wipe out the 23 900
majority at that time for the
President,
Lew Wentz, Ponca City oil mil
lionaire and national committee
man, has moved into State head
quarters to be on the job until the
campaign ends He is the most
popular and influential of State
Republicans. He is popular because
of his philanthropies and the fact
that he is more of businessman
than a politician.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Old Feud IrksG. 0. P.
In Kansas, but Party
Still Leads in State
Democratic Chuirmun
Reported Urging A. A. A.
Checks Before November
BY MILTON TABOR,

special correspondent OF Inc star.
TOPEKA, Kans., Sept. 28.-An
old factional row between Repub-
licanS has arisen to give Landon-
Rather forces slight headache as
the election approaches. Gov. Payne
Rather, elected in 1898, is seeking
reelection and has the support of
former Gov ALI M. Landon. Senator
Reed, Republican, was elected at the
same time. defeating Senator Nc
Gill. Democrat, but without benefit
of either Mr.. Landon's or Coz
Ratner's support. The latter two
did not openly fight him, because
Gov. Rather was running against
Gov. Walter A. Huxman, Democrat
Senator Reeds mai jority was about
10000 greater than Gov. Rather
50.000
When Senator Reed sought placo
on the Kansas delegation to tn"
Republican National Convention
Mr.. Landon and Gov. Rather COM
bined forces to defeat him and IN
set down his friends who wanted
to go. Senator Reed declared wa
on Mr.. Landon, and as member
of the Gillette Investigating Com
mittee came home to Kansas to
conduct a purge of the Landon-
Rather wing of the Republican
party. Although he questioned
numerous anti-Landon party mem
bers he did not disclose anything
every Republican and Democrat did
not already know. and has not vet
made public his report on the man.
ner in which delegates were chosen.
But Senator Reeds friends are ont
to get Gov Ratner's scalp, and in
cidentally are worrying the Willke
Club leaders in Kansas. While this
State appears to be safely in fro
Republican column. the warfare of
Senator Reed and his friends may
cut Gov. Ratner's majority.
Henry A. Wallace, Democratic can
didate for Vice President. spent two
days in Kansas this week. The
Democrats have hope he will be able
to hold the farm vote in line. and
it is reported that Charles E. Young,
Democratic State chairman, is urg-
ing the distribution of allotment
checks to farmers before November.
Reports of disaffection among
farmers participating in the A. A A,
programs are discounted by the
Democratic committee, but w. H.
Burke. opposing Gov. Rather, has
changed his line of attack to sp-
peal to the farm vote. He does not
mention the third term and rarely
boosts President Roosevelt. but tells
the farmers they cannot hope to
continue drawing checks from
Washington if Mr.. Willkie is elected.
Mr.. Burke is a livestock producer
and before his nomination was one
of the States strongest opponents
of the Hull reciprocal trade treaties
with Argentina, principal competitor
of American stockmen. He is having
some uncomfortable moments when
his farmer friends heckle him with
the treaties and the third ter!
business.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Wilkes Tour Fails
To Heal Republican
Rift in Washington
Unity Seems Lacking
Between Clubs and
Regular Organization
BY JAMES DE X. BROWN.


SEATTLE, Sept. 28.-Reaction to
Wendell WILKES swing through
Washington will not become entirely
apparent for a week or 10 days. At
the time of his arrival the Willkie
campaign was in the dumps, and
while the Republican presidential
nominee addressed the greatest out
pouring of voters ever attracted by
any candidate, or any President for
that matter, outside the party
leaders and the more enthusiastic
Willkie boosters there is little more
enthusiasm today than before.
Unfortunately for the Republic
ans, there is not the unity desired
between the Wlllkie- for President
Clubs and the regular party organi-
cations. The Willkie people are not
so much to blame for this as are the
campaign contributors are more
willing to dig up for the Willkie
clubs than for the party organiza-
ton generally.
The Republican State ticket is not
being received as we'll as expected.
Stephen F. Chadwick, Senate candi-
date, is well in front of all other
candidates, with the gubernatorial
candidate dragging. Efforts to instill
more punch are not meeting with
much success. One reason is that
former Senator Dill, Democratic
nominee, polled such a tremendous
vote the Republicans are virtually
counting this Office lost now, and
feel that any funds spent on it will
be money wasted. On the other
hand, there is a most optimistic
feeling that several congressional
seats will be captured by the Repub-
licans along with the senatorship.
The State Federation of Labor has
Endorsed the complete Democratic
ticket. The c. I. o. also has in
dorsed the Democratic ticket. as had
been expected, but neither of these
groups can be or ever has been
voted as a unit.
Both major parties will be per-
'fecting their new State organiza-
tions next week. Both State chair
men face bitter fights to oust them.
Democratic Chairman Caples has
already announced his withdrawal
as a candidate, while Republican
Chairman Tom Oakshot intends to
battle it through. Mr.. Caples sup
ported Gov. Martin. who was de-
feated for the nomination. The
fight on Mr.. Oakshot originated
both inside and outside the Willkie
movement. Many feel he is not
making as militant campaign as
conditions warrant. Mr.. Oakshot
frankly asserts the organization has
been hampered by lack of funds, yet
the individual candidates seeking
Republican nominations at the re-
cent primaries spent approximately
100000.
The Democrats are apparently
we'll financed and are not worried
by costs.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Arizona S Sprouts W;|Ikie Clubs
In Wake of Candidates Speech
Phoenix Won't Let Thomas Speak at School;
Socialists and Communists OFF Ballot

Sprouse of Miami, were silent on the
presidential nominee. Their silence
was attributed to the growing num-
Der of Willkie Democrat clubs.
Democratic party leaders, although
continuing to express confidence,
have buckled down to work harder
than ever since Mr.. Willkie spoke
to the largest political rally in Ari-
zona in the last 20 years.
Norman Thomas, Socialist candi-
date for the presidency, was denied
the Use Of the Phoenix Union High
School auditorium for an address
here this week but spoke in one
Of the city parks. Walter r. Strong,
board member, said the ban was
because the Board of Education un-
derstood he would talk against con-
scription In his speech Mr.. Thomas
rallied at policies forwarded by Mr..
Willkie and President Roosevelt, dis
approved of peace-time conscription.
and berated the School Board for
"censoring what Arizona will think
through what it will hear in public
buildings"
The day after Secretary of State
Harry M. Moore announced that no
names of Socialist candidates will
appear on the general election bal
lot, as none has been filed within the
time limit set by statute.
Recently, on an opinion by At
torney General Joe Conway, NOM
inees Of the Communist party were
barred from ballot as enemies Of
the American form of government"
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Connecticut Defense Row
Seems 10 Help 6. 0. P.
By ROBERT d. BYRNES,


HARTFORD, Conn, Sept 26-
the first break" in the Connecti-
cut State campaign seems to have
reacted favorably for the Repub-
licans. Robert A. Hurley, Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor, after
two campaign speeches in which he
was quoted by newspapers as hav-
ing called the State defense council
a publicity stunt" was summarily
fired from the council by Gov. Ray
mond E. Baldwin, Republican cand-
idate for reelection. Gov. Baldwin
charged Mr.. Hurley'S statements
tended to weaken the morale of the
people, and reminded him that the
State defense council item of pre-
paredness had the approval of Pres
ident Roosevelt. Mr.. Hurley, in
accepting dismissal, pledged his
efforts to continue to seek Federal
funds for defense work. and urged
that petty politics be suspended for
the campaign.
Hartford Democrats this week
named delegates to the First Dis
trict Congressional Convention IA
vorable to the candidacy of former
Representative Herman P Kopple-
mann. although the delegates are
not pledged Hartford. with 10
delegates, is the largest bloc in the
convention of not quite $50 dele
gates, and Hartford support gives
Mr.. Kopplemann good margin
over his rivals. of whom there may
be four or five by the time of the
convention.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Nebraska Republican,
Hope Wilkes Call
Will Aid State Ticket
Performance in Omaha
Nay Well Settle Issue
For State us Whole
By ROBERT LASCH,
,pecial CORRESPONDENT of The Star

Special Correspondent OF The Star.
OMAHA, Nebr., Sept. 28-Wen-
dell Willkie brought his campaign
to Omaha this week and Repub-
lican leaders who persuaded him to
sandwich this city into full itin-
erary hope that his visit will help
stem whatever deterioration there
may have been in his Nebraska
prospects.
Omaha has about 18 per cent of
the States total vote. With farm
ers evidently about evenly divided
between Mr.. Willkie and President
Roosevelt. and with residents of the
smaller towns believed favoring Mr..
Willkie, the Republican nominees
performance in Omaha may we'll
settle the issue for Nebraska as a
whole.
The city was heavily Democratic
in 1882 and 1896. In 1888 it re-
elected a Democratic Representa-
tive and gave the Democratic Gov
ernor enough votes to overcome an
out-State Republican lead. Until
September l this year voter regis
trations were running exactly even
between the two parties. This
month the Democrats have taken
the lead and now have 2,047 new
registrations against 1924 for the
Republicans. Even this represents
considerable Republican gain.
In bringing Mr.. Willkie to Omaha
the Republican leaders, of course,
were not thinking entirely in terms
of the national campaign. They
have State and congressional
tickets to worry about, and their
candidates are none too strong.
For Senator, the Democrats have
an acknowledged vote-getter in
Gov. r. L. Cochran, former State
engineer, who became the only
Governor to serve three successive
terms. His Republican opponent is
Hugh Butler, an Omaha grammar
making his first bid for public office
A grain dealer is not the best sort
of candidate to appeal for farm
votes, and Gov. Cochran is gen.
orally given the edge.
The Republican candidate for
Governor is Dwight Griswold. a
somewhat colorless small-town edi-
tor who has made three unsucce ess-
full races for the Office as Republi-
can nominee. His opponent, Terry
Carpenter. oil dealer and former
Representative, was fought vigor-
ously by all Democratic chieftains
in the primary but now has their
united support. Whereas. Mr.. Girls
void indorses the conservative rec
ord OF his Democratic predecessor,
Mr.. Carpenter appeals to old-age
pensioners with promises of in
creased aid.
Barring a landslide, the Repub-
licans are not likely to improve
their situation in Congress. They
now have three seats. The two
Democrats, Representative Nc
Laughlin of Omaha and Repre-
sentative Coffee of Chadron, have
better than average prospects for
reelection.
Thus, Mr.. Willkie may help the
State and local tickets, but they
are not likely to help him.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Kentucky 6. 0. P. Ra|Iie,
To Fight Off Defeatism
By JOE HART.


LOUISVILLE. KY. Sept. %
Spurred into action by recent indl-
cations of strong pro-Roosevelt
trend in Kentucky, the Republican
campaign organization this week
redoubled its organizational activi-
ties and mapped plans for a formal
campaign opening early in October.
Thomas S. Yates. chairman OF
both the State Central Committee
and the campaign organization.
called meetings of the 30-member
Campaign Advisory Committee and
of party workers generally through
cut the State.
A general meeting, first OF Its kind
to be called previous to a formal
opening here, was set for tomorrow
in Louisville. The purpose, party
leaders admitted frankly, Is to pep
up the county chairmen and Other
supporters of the Republican ticket
in an effort to overcome the adverse
trend.
While admitting that the candi-
dacy of Wendell L. Willkie is not
satisfactory, many of his active sup
porters profess to foresee signs of a
change. They imply any change
would be for the better.
While the Republicans are trying
to overcome possible defeatism, the
Democratic campaign chairman,
Judge William B. Ardery. is trying
to overcome Overcopfidence The
Democrats are not at all worried
about the possibility of defeat, but
wish to pile up creditable lead at
the polls November 5. A problem
which is trying their tact and We
racity is that of convincing workers
throughout the State that unlimited
funds will not be available.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Republican Nominee
Believed Stronger
Than Before Invasion
1888 Election Figures
Show 6. O. P. Resurgence
From 1892 and 1886
By RALPH WATSON,

PORTLAND, Greg, Sept. 28.-
Wendell Willkie has paid Oregon his
campaign visit and has gone on,
leaving, in the opinion of most po-
litical observers, an uncertain State
behind him. 1t is the general belief
here, however, that Mr.. Willkie was
In a stronger position when he left
the State than when he entered it
and that he has a chance to sell
his candidacy, provided he continues
the grade and the line of talk he
employed in his Portland address.
In that address he took strong
and broad stand on electric power
in the heart of district which IS
stirred over the question whether
Bonneville and Grand Coulee power
is to be handled through public or
private agencies. He told his audi
ence. in the'giSt, that the method of
distributing this power was for the
people of the district to determine
by themselves, with the one reser-
vation that should private utility
be taken over it should be for fair
value. He took a broader stand
than President Roosevelt did in his
initial power speech here in Sep
tember, 1882. and the reaction ap-
pears to be quite favorable.
Oregon is ClaSSed as uncertain at
this time, mainly because of the i'm
mense overturn in the State in 1882
and 1886, followed by a Republican
resurgence in 1888. President Roose-
welt carried Oregon by 100000 in
1896, while Senator McNary, who
always had polled wide margins, was
reelected by a bare $500 majority
Two years later Charles Sprague
Republican, was elected Governor
by a majority of $4,000, and Rufus
Holman. Senator, by $4,000. Homer
Angel, Republican, retired Mrs. Nan
Wood Honeyman from the Multi
nomah congressional district by a
margin of $500, against registered
Democratic majority in the district
dentally, has been cut in half this
year
All is not harmony in the Demo-
cratic ranks here. Gen. Charles H.
Martin, defeated for reelection as
Governor in 1888 by the left wing
elements of his party and by the
personal aid rendered his opponent
by Secretary Ickes, is at the head of
a large group of Democrats openly
supporting Mr.. Willkie.
All in all, the best guess just now
Is that the State is in the balance,
the verdict depending upon the cam
paign Mr.. Willkie wages between
now and November.