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Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
CAN MEXICO PAYl

Mexico has seized oil properties
belonging to Americans, British anG
Dutch citizens valued at hundreds
Of millions Of dollars. The owners
have demanded that Mexico pay for
them. Mexico. so far, has failed to
do so.
This naturally raises the question :
Can Mexico pay?
The answer is to be found by ex-
amining Mexico's financial position
and the history of its past promises
to pay.
When Mexico took the properties Il
announced that they would be paid
for within ten years If the obvious
~ modest valuation of S40O, 900
be accepted for these properties
and according to previous valuations
of these foreign-owned oil compan-
les made. by the Mexican government
they are worth more-this would
mean an annual payment of $4,000
900 a year. This, translated into
, terms OF the Mexican budget-would
be equivalent to two-thirds of the
average revenues of the Mexican
government during the last five
years. Even one-tenth Of that sum
would call for an increase Of reve-
nues Of at least 16 per cent--a large
increase for any government to bear.
Cash payment is thus out Of the
question.
But Mexico has said she is willing
to pay in oil-provided q sum is
agreed upon which represents three
cents on the dollar of the true value
OF the properties.
Leaving aside the justice Of such a
settlement, and the question Of
whether Mexico could produce and
deliver enough oil to make such pay
nients, let us look at MexicO's past
promises to pay.
The record is bad
Mexico borrowed millions of dol
lars from American and British in
vestors. Its foreign loans have been
in default for years. They are quo
ted on the New York Stock Exchange
at a fraction of a cent on the dollar.
Mexico twice promised to resume
payment, and twice ceased paying
after resumption.
Mexico began seizing the farm
VI NAAAEA ANAAA kANA@GA9 80
Mexico twenty years ago, promising
to pay for them. For years ii paid
not cent, and only made a settle
ment when forced to do so by the
American Department Of State.
Under the circumstances what
reason, is there to believe that a
promise to pay with oil for the
stolen oil properties would be car
ried 0utg
The answer is clearly that the
chances are slim indeed.
All Of which leads TO a simple
conclusion-tha Mexico cannot and
will not pay for the stolen oil prop
critics.
Under the circumstances there Is
only one Just solntion-that Mexico
return the properties which II has
conflscataa
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS
BOARD

The House OF Representatives
Committee that is investigating the
NLRB has gone very carefully into
the merits Of the alleged favOritism
to the CLIO. as charged by the AFofL.
The upshot Of the whole matter is
that there is a pretty general agree
ment indicating that there will be
amendments to the legislation, to
lessen powers of discretion in the
OF the labor laws.
The possibilities are that there
will be some radical changes in the
personnel Of the Board. This may
public confidence.
An appropriation OF so thousand
dollars is to be provided to continue
the Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
PROFESSIONAL WHITEWASHRRS
DANGEROUS BANKERS

Recent opinion from the national
capital seems to hold that the pro-
posal to put the government into the
business Of making loans to small
businesses has a poor chance of be-
ing approved at the present time.
Going by the available evidence,
there seems to be practically no good
reason why the proposal should have
been made in the first place. There
lave been numerous recent surveys
Of the character Of the service today
performed by private banking on be-
half of the small borrower. They all
indicate that this service is better
than at any time in the past, and is
steadily improving. 1t is doubtful il
ever in our history banks sought so
eagerly for loans, in either large or
small amounts.
Many banks have gone in for per-
sOnal loans. Others are financing
the purchase Of automobiles on
terms. Practically all banks are vi
tally interested in serving the small
business, which may need a few
hundred OF a few thousand dollars
for expansion, or for some other legi-
innate purpose. And interest rates, /
as everyone knows. are unusually
low.
Government in the small loan bus |
mess could very well develop a dan |
gerous political machine-once you
control a nations money, il isn't /
hard to control everything else. The
private banker is responsible TO the
people. Government, banking would
be directly responsible to no one
save the political party in power at
he moment, which Is always expert
m whitewashing its errors. We al
ready have far too much government
n business.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
TREATIES LIKELY TO WIN

The sO-called Hull Trade Treaties
are occupying a great deal of atten-
tion in Congress. All forms OF tar
IFS are favored. and opposed. he
cause different parts of the United
States have articles they want pro-
tected. AS a rule they don't care
what happens TO the other fellows.
Hull gave the Democratic party
low tariff recipes and glorified his
offerings with magnificent treaty.
trimmings. But this innovation was
labeled as a Temporary" affair. and
as such the experiment" was dated
to expire in June of this year The
present question is whether to con-
tinue the existing treaties. So far
Hull is the winner and unless he is
slowed down his trade program will
last at least until the wars are
over
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
EOU BRRAK AND BIND

oxy-acetylene Welding, Cutting
and Brazing. We specialize IN Elec-
trical Repairing Batteries Gener-
ators Radios.
MILFORD BATTERY SERVICE
HUNTER AND coVERDALE
Phone $50
One block east Of First National
Bank. o2S-tf
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
IN MEMoRIAm

In sad and loving memory OF Otto w
Hoffman,. who departed this life Feb.
ruary %. 1885:
Loving and kind in all OF his ways.
Upright and just to the end of his days:
Sincere and true in his heart and mind
Beautiful memories he left behind.
There is a sad but sweet remembrance,
There is a memory fond and true;
There is token Of affection, father.
And a hcartachc Still for you.
ltD Ida. Kathryn and Charley
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
IN MEMoR,AM

In memory Of Mrs. Annie VI. Argo.
who passc daway r. brImry p, 1929.
Her tolls are past. her work is done
And she is fully hlest:
She fought the fight, the victory won.
And entered into rest.
Sadly missed by her children. MIR Ed
ward ArsO. AIRS, Nora Campbell ard
Mrs. Mamie Campbell. Il
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks
and deep appreciation for the beau
tiful flowers and kind help shown by
neighbors and friends during the
death of wife and mother, Mrs. Belle
r. Morgan.
AUGUSTUS MORGAN & CHILDREN
2-23-1t
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
Saturday, March 2. 1910,
At 70 O'CLOCK NOON
Rain or Shine
HOI rSEHOI GO0DS

q NV s71AAlOl4C NHyOARD
One 1888 battery radio. good as new;
bureaus. 3 beds. bedding. feather beds.
chest. ; drawers. ! col. antique chairs.
I writing desk. one 5-piece antique par
lOr suite, IN good condition; . library
tables. J marble Top table. organ. &
rocking chairs, 3 sidehOards. I china
cl0srt. three 9Si2 rugs. I kitch6n cab!-
net. cook stove. ! alright stow. !
ice box. ! VictrGla. sewing machine. >
rOnches. | big hooking glass. lots Of pic
lures. kitchen chairs and tables. plait-
cd rugs. lots Of dishes and kitchen
utensils. hoes. shOvels and harness. and
other farming utensils
REAL ESTATE
Will also offer the 170 Acre Farm. inn
proved dwelling and Outbuildings
TERMS: CASH.
LAYTON DETTON
Administrator for the Estate of
Annie NJ. DuttOn Lingo. deceased.
Geo. simpler. .Nuctioneer f23-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
PUBLIC SALE

will sell at Public Auction the entire
lot of Valuable Household Goods az sos
East Second street. Milford. on Satur-
day, February "a, 1910, at p. m, rain
or shine.
LILY WARRINGTON
John DiclIerson. Auctioneer. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
Administrators Sale

/ will offer at Public Auction the
Household Goods and Real Estate Of
Annie NJ. DuttOn Lingo. deceased. At
her late home, miles East Of Milton
on Cave Neck Road, on
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
NOTICE

! will pay no bills unless con-
tracted BY myself.
JOHN C. PARSONS,
2zl6-2tp Milton, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

NOTICE-Poultryme The prices Of
brOilers and eggsk are very lOw-which
means we must produce them as low as
possible. To demonstrate the merits OF
our BIB Feeds we will feed your chicks
the first IS to 20 days without cost. no
nothing to lose. Milford Feed
Company. Milford jl2-tf
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

}, =
ILOOK!.
2l Good Used cars priced
for early Spring purchase
BUY NOW AND ENJOY YOUR
CAR WHILE OTHERS ARE
MAKING UP THEIR MINDS!
1898 Hudson BrOugham
$45O.O0
1887 Tcrraplane BrOugham
$325.O0
1888 Hudson BrOugham
$425.0O
1893 Hudson 6-P Coupe
$525.OO
1913 WHY'S Pickup
$225.OO
1897 Chrysler Sedan
$525.0O
1887 Hudson Sedan
$425.00
1896 Chevrolet Coach
$4,000
1887 Terraplane BrOugham
$375.O0
1897 Terraplane BrOngham
$375.OO /
1887 Terraplane BrOugham
$325.0O
1897 Terraplane BrOugham
$175.O0
1896 LaSalIe Sedan
$375.0O
1896 Hudson Coupe
$375.OO
1896 Hudson Coach
$4,000 3
1886 TerrapIane Sedan
$325.0O
1885 Hudson Sedan
$325.0O
1895 Hudson Coupe
$175.O0
1895 Hudson Sedan
$225.O0 \
1894 Chevrolet Coupe
$225.OO 3
1888 Chevrolet Coupe
$125.O0 b
MAKE YOUR SELECTION AND
SEE Us AT ONCEl ri
{. N. Hammond & Son /.
EAST FRONT ST. III
MILFORD, DEL. II
I-23-2t III
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

NOTICE-Get your dog license now
from W. E. Lank. time Is up March !.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

FOR SALE-New invention. makes
cotton wiCks last indefinitely. Ends the
wick trimming nuisance and prevents
cotton wicks from burning up when oil
reservoirs run dry. Costs only l5c. Ask
your dealer for FlamemaStcr NeV-N-
Trim. Fits all popular made oil stoves
poration. 1916 East Clearficid street.
f23-2tD
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

FOR sALE-Lespedeza seed. SC H..
recleaned. from 70 500 bushels. John
LOnand, east Of Milton. f9-tf
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
IESPEDEZA SEED

FOR SALE-Recleaned Si.00 per hush
e. q. Fred Secly. Greenwood. Delaware.
X. y. ,. Phone 260i. f23-3tp
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

&c IN; 1000 bushels Korean. 100 bushels
Kobe l.espedeza. Al seed has been re-
cleaned perfect NV:ll also rCcican seed
for you. 800 Of Dodder removed. .Iohu
Green. Lincoln. Del. jl2-tf
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

WAN1ED--A widow wislcs employ
nicnt rs practical nursing for invalid
or aged person IN or near Milford. Mrs.
Turner. Second and Marshall streets.
Milford. ltp
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
Hunters Are Asked
To Turn in Cards

j. W Carney. chief deputy came
warden. has asked all Montana hunt
ers to turn i'll the information cards
attached TO big game tags III" cards
advise the commission as TO kill. con-
dition of range and other data. Car
nev asks that all hunters whether
successful in quests or not please sub
nit their cards rs they are OF great
value to the game department in COM
piling big game data.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06

they must continue % nlead for
their lives even more heart
breahingly. for the danger from
tuberculosis rapidly Loo ms great
Grand greater. During The ages be-
tween 5 and 10. one Oh, Of every
10 deaths is due 10 tuberculosis.
Before the teens are over. tuber-
culosis has won It's grim fight
with other diseases for the first
place as the cause OF death
among youths.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
G I F T S
FOR HER

BlouSeS Pajamas Sweaters
Dresses HandkerchiefS
Silk Underwear Hosiery
BedSpreadS Spun Rayon Gowns
Luncheon Sets Towel Sets
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
Ballot Approved
Special Measures
Proclaimed Laws

A 3i-mlll levy for maintaining the
state university system and a 100000
r0uG issue tor improving housing con-
.!.l0n> AT the state ho>pIta! l" Warm
Springs now are laws on Montana sta
tute books.
TIE formal proclamation BY Gov
Roy E Ayers followed an official
check OF voting results o.: the two re-
ierp!.dl',n measures
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
December Funds
Approved by I. S.

Tie federal governme:.t Hr, author
ized funds amounting 10 $.8O,52l so
for use by the state public flare dc
partment during DeCtTEer The
mCnev IS to be distribute. through oil
age assistance aid to d'pcI dent child
rem ana aid to needy binC services. :
" B:andiCrd administrator >2!G
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
STATE NEWS

Al Iruscott. senior fullback on tn
'Crep ton College football team at
iona i, and Bettit Bailey Of Boise.
Idaho were recently married, the
event following the couples meet
ing at his home at Miles City last
Spring
A buck deer he had tanned and
later placed upon Wild Horse Is
land, deer refuge, was killed last
week bv Jens Jensen Of Wh:tefiSh.
The animal apparently had gotten
homeSick' and swan from the is
land to return to its friend. Dress
ing il at his home Jensen was both
surprised and saddened when he dis
covered it to be his one-time pet
MusSelshell county getting $50 SAB
fof the Milwaukee Railroad COM
panys 1910 Montana tax bill of
s739,936, the first half being paid
last week, the balance to be paid
next May.
Jack Dempsey. ex " rio t~tlc
lightweight champion. is on tour
OF Montana this week. and has been
nv "a by the Shelby JuniD" CNlm-
Der to be the city'S guest. Jack
Ought Tommie Gibbons there in
ne middle '2Os, the event publiciz-
Ing the town the nation over an
awtully expensive project. too ex-
penSive.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06

peats the plea.
And the plea
must be repeat
ed unit! tuber.
rulosis is reCOg-
uizeQ as a great
danger of child
hood. AS chill
dreu grow older.
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06

New bowling alley is being open
ed i: S.G"ey BY R. y. Nurnberger
% Ee,va. y DaH. 4 new cement
building. 36xI2O feet. will house six
alleys
Glacier County chief., 1940-12-06
Pleo Must Be Needed

protect US from Tuberculo-
sis"-each child on the Christ
mas Seals re-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Twin City Man Killed
In Hunting Accident

w1NsTON-sALEM, Nov. 2S.-lR)
rb.nkseyiing Day hunting acct
dent brought death today to early
Lee Kiger, 20, when a companions
oun was accidentally discharged IN a
Ct reich of woods near T~obaccovllle
in Stokes county.
Young Kiger, a BRIDEGROOM of only
2s DAYS, was attempting to force a
squirrel from a tree in which ne was
hiding when the accident occurred.
Robert White, 17-year-old brother
in-law of the victim was approaching
the tree with his gun-a. " callpre
rifle-at "ready" when he sudderly
stumbled over a rock which gave
way beneath his feet. AS young
White was thrown violently off bal
ance. the gun discharged, White said
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29

ton to the President a short time
before, Stettinius said that eXpan-
sions already underway and planned
in the aluminium industry would in
crease the level of ingot production
from the present capacity of 1885,
900 600 to $50, 600, 600 by July /, 1941,
and to S25, 600, 900 by July 1912. The
latter figure is 2 IL times the 1889
level.
This production schedule, Stetti-
MUS said, provided for present pro-
grams of the army, navy and the
British in this country and also for
the natural growth of civilian con-
sumption. If the military load in
creased beyond present schedules, he
said, "unessentiaI' civilian consump-
ton could easily" be dropped.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29

ATlieators grow very slowly. AT
Is years of age, they are only TWO
feet long.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29

..high in the educational circles OF
Michigan" are part of a propa-
ganda campaign, Prof. Hobbs said
his group would continue to urge
increased aid to England.
.rWe believe that right now col
lapse of war machines may come
to either England or Germany"
Hobbs said. That's why We have
urged insistently at this time that
America assist Britain's harried
shipping in the interest of u own
security. We want it understood
that we are not urging declaration
Of war against Germany"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Economy Move Is Made
In WPA Regional Setup

WASHINGTON, Nov. % GB -
The Works Projects Administra-
ton reshaped its regional setup
today as an economy move.
Region office 3 at Baltimore, en-
bracing Delaware, Maryland, The
District of Columbia, Virginia and
West Virginia, was abolished and
other offices were transferred by
order of Acting Commissioner How.
ard O. Hunter.
Delaware and Maryland become
a part of region 2, which includes
New Jersey, New York and Penn
sylvania with headquarters in New
York city. Virginia was transfer,
red to a new region 8 with Offices
at Atlanta. Puerto Rico also be
came a part of region 8 which GOV.
ers North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Tennessee ano
Kentucky.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Three Persons Killed
In Airplane Collision

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 2S.-tP'-
Cant Walter Eckert of the state
notice said three persons were killed
as a National Guard plane and a
nrivate plane crashed in n all
northeast of here today.
The dead were identified as Lieut.
r. B. Shank; Harold King, an IN
structor at the Hoosier airport, ano
Kenneth r. Mount, all of lndlanap'
oils.
Iiert. Shank was the son OF ROD
ert Shank, owner of the Hoosler ar
mort and one of the pioneer air mall
pilots of the country.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
W.. L. GILBERT

LOS ANGLES, Nov. 28-R-W.
l. Gilbert, 63, prominent lawyer
and defense attorney in the pend
ing Il AM organization case, died
today of pneumonia.
Gilbert had figured in some OF
this city's most noted criminal and
civil cases. He was attorney for
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPher-
son during the investigation of her
kidnapping"
He won an acquittal of Dave
Clark, lawyer charged with the ia.
tai shooting of two political fig
ureS.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Obituaries
SAMUEL S. NASH

Funeral services for Samuel :.
Nash. 81, prominent Edgecompe
count farmer, who died Weahes.
dav morning in a Rocky MMooHufh
bosnita1 of injuries suffered in an
accident Tuesday morn
ing near Pinetops, were held az
. O'clock Yesterday afternoon in Tar
boro.
Mr. Nash was born on October
7 1899. in Tarboro and during the
World war served with the expe-
dictionary forces in France. He
fought through the decisive cam
naiens of the war as captain of in
fantrv in the 307th regiment of the
9th division.
His father was Samuel Simpson
Nash, who died a few years age
after a life of long useful years
devoted to his community and thu
Episcopal church, and his mother
Mrs. Annie Cheshire Nash, is tht
sister of the late Rt. Rev. JOSEPH
Blount Cheshire, for many years
bishop of the Episcopal diocese O
North Carolina.
Mr.. Nash married Miss Resale
Burbank, of Wilmington, tn
daughter of DR.. Thomas 8. Bur
bank, late of Wilmington.
He is survived by his Witt
and mother, two brothers, }
Cheshire Nash, of Savannah, an
Pembroke Nash, of Tarboro; tire
sisters, Mrs. Henry Johnston, o
Tarboro, Mrs. Albert Cox, of Wash
ington, D.. c., and Mrs. J. Lau
renee Sprunt, of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
F. D. R. Assured There
Will Be No Shortage Of
Aluminium For Airplanes

WASHINGTON, Nov. IS Up -
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., chief OF
the materials division of the de
tense commission, assured President
Roosevelt today ''once and for all
that there would be no shortage of
aluminium for the production of
army, navy and British planes i'll
this country.
At a press conference at which he
reported having given this informa-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
JAMES G. BLAKE

James G.. Blake died at 2 O'Clock
Yesterday morning at his home in
Watha after a several weeks ILL
ness. Mr.. Blake had been a mer,
chant and farmer in that section for
35 years.
Funeral services will be held at II
o'clock this morning from the Hope,
well Presbyterian church.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Evaline Powers Blake; six chill
dren, Miss Lucy Blake, of Airing
ton; Mrs. Wayne Arnold, of Little
Falls, N. Y; Miss Harriet Blake
of washington, N. c.; ]. Gordon
Blake, of Weldon; William and Louis
Blake, of Watha.
One brother, H. G. Blake, OF VII
mington; seven sisters, Mrs. Annie
Player, of BurgaW; Mrs. Alvah Wat
tiers and Mrs. W. H. Cavanaugh, Of
New Bern; Mrs. Nicely Bradshaw
and Mrs. Katie Stanley, of Whining
ton; Mrs. John Thompson, o.
Watha; and Mrs. Bert Cavanaugh
of Rosehill, also survive.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Neutrality Act Repeal
Asked By Michigan Group

ANN HARBoR, Mich, NOV. %
R-William H. Hobbs. University
of Michigan geology professor en-
eritus, said today an Ann Arbor
group of university faculty mem
bers and business men has urged
repeal of the neutrality act and
United States convoy Of ships to
England.
Taking note of charges by Rep
Woodruff R-Mich.) that meF
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Windsors Are Expected
To Go To Miami Soon

NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 2S.-R
informed source said today the
Duke and Duchess of Windsor prob
ably Will go to Miami next month n
order that the Duchess may enter a
nursing home to undergo a dental
operation.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
SEVERANCE REPAIR
WORK IS PLANNED.
Men And Equipment Sche'
duled To Arrive Today For
Work On The Vessel

A force of workers from the Mer'
citt Chapman and Scott Wrecklig
company, of New York city, WIN III
arrive here today to start work OF
repairing the sunken steamer oes
eranca G. D. Maffitt, agent Tor lhe
ship, said yesterday. od
The wrecking barge is eApecleo
ar,ive off the bar at Southport
about 4 a. m. eoroe
Maffitt said as soon as the force
- bare # will set up its equip
ment and start to work.
The Severance, 1853 tons, went
nv, the bow Saturday after
striking a fender piling on the oape
Fear river bridge. A large Sill was
torn in the side of the vessel WHICH
has a cargo of sulphur.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
Ill STANDISH

MIDDLEBORO, Mass, Nov. 28--
R-Miles Standish, So, ninth lineal
descendant of the Pilgrims mill
tary leader of the same name, died
suddenly today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-11-29
ADVERTISEMENT
FALSE TE;1TTn
That Loosen
Need Not Emb,u

Many wearers of false teeth 1'' 'dSs
tered real embarrassment brr. Iaye SUI,
plate dropped, slipped or 'S w"Gy tAe,
Just the wrong time Do n n"o'ied at
fear Of this happening 10 WI live IN
sprinkle a little FASTEETu'tH Just
line (non-acid) powder. on r,1 ,.e aka.
Holds false teeth more fjrmIYr' ' pIateS
feel more comfortable. Does 80 they
Checks plate odor" (dcutnro "4t Sou,
Evening star., 1940-06-28
Wil|kie Campaign
Built on. Matches,
First Backer Says
Former Fortune Editor
Denies Heavy Money
Supported Candidate
By the Associated Press.

PHILADELPHIA, June 28.-Wen-
dell Willkie has emerged with the
Republican presidential nomination
from campaign built, in the words
of one of his own close supporters,
of match sticks and chewing gum" :"
1t was campaign unique in
American political history, one which
had no beginning that you could put
your finger on. yet in the late pre-
convention days swept the country
with amazing power.
The scattered, hit-or-miss tactics
of his supporters finally evolved into
regular pattern, but skepticism OF
hard-handed political regulars
wasn't eliminated until he actually
translated this public appeal into
votes of delegates.
New York Focal Point.
New York, of course, was the focal
point for Mr.. WILKES campaign
organization, but the Empire States
delegation to the convention played
little if any part in his early reckon
ings. Most of the delegation was
pledged to Thomas E. Dewey, and
Mr.. Willkie knew that an entangle-
ment with Mr.. Dewey's powerful
organization would work untold
harm to his efforts.
He even refrained from public
appearances in the States described
as Dewey States"
But to get back to the beginning.
In the spring, Mr.. Willkie, busy
with the affairs of Commonwealth
& Southern Corp, pictured him.
self only as a dark horse contender
for the nomination. Russell Daven-
port, then managing editor of the
magazine Fortune, but now affiliated
with Mr.. Willkie, sought from the
public utilities magnate an article
which would outline his beliefs. 1t
was published in the April issue.
THE response" says Mr.. Daven-
port. a nervous, quick-thinking,
phrase-making sort of man. was a
deluge of requests for reprints. It
got out of hand"
Finally, an organization was set
up to get out these reprints. That,
Mr.. Davenport believes, was step No.