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Evening star., 1940-09-29
Rhode Island 6. 0. P.
Depends on Wi||kie
And Stassen for State
EorIy Campaign Edge
Is Fading; Ding-Dons
Bottle in Prospect
By FREDERIC w. COLLINS.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sept. 20
Rhode Island Republicans this week
pulled Wendell Willkie and Harold
Stassen out of the top drawer OF
the campaign treasure chest to
use in trading with the natives
from whom they hope 10 win a
party plurality in November. But
as political realities press in closer
it becomes evident that this will be
a ding dong battle, no walkaway
for any one, with either party
standing a chance to win.
Gov. Stassen addressed the G.. O.
P. State convention yesterday. and
every effort was made to give his
message wide circulation. The
Minnesota Governor is personally
friendly with Gov. William H. VAN
derbilt. and was the most distin-
the Republicans have had in years
His presence undoubtedly helped
Gov. Vanderbilt and Mr.. Willkie
But Gov Vanderbilt stumbled in
announcing that National Guard
plane might be used to ferry Gov
StaSsen here from New York. The
Democrats Immediately inquired
how it happened that Army equip
ment could be used for a political
taxi service.
Mr. Willkie is scheduled to come
here october 7 or 8. with three or
/ four speeches at embattled points
outside the capital and a major
effort in Providence at night.
The factors which have seriously
reduced the early campaign ad-
vantage OF the Republicans are
several. One of the most amazing
is that innumerable Republicans
are planning to vote for Democratic
Senator Gerry. Within the last
week many of the most influential
men in the Republican party. from
one end of the State to the other
have told this writer in so many
words that their votes will 20 for
oClldtoi oCIly. 1lllS lcdSeS
serious weakness in the upper
reaches of the Republican ticket.
Another factor is evidence of
something close to desperation in the
G. o. P. effort to find a candidate
for lieutenant governor. Probably a
dozen more or less outstanding men
turned down an invitation to run.
The final choice had almost no posi-
tive virtues.
The Democrats are stepping up to
the plate with ticket, chosen today,
which is generally strong and in
some spots exceptionally attractive
They have youth, eloquence and
hunger for power on their side. They
have already demonstrated that
nothing is too small for them to dis
card as an issue.
1t may very likely be that Mr..
Wilkes chances in this State de-
pend upon Mr.. Willkie and what
sort of a score he makes in his Rhode
Island personal appearance tour.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Republicans in Illinois
Try 10 Make Sd Term
Sole Campaign Issue
War Fever Mounting,
However; Crux Of Fight
Will Be in Chicago
BY LAURIN H. HEALY,

SPECIAL correspondent OF i ne Sl2E.
CHICAGO. Sept. 2S-Illinois
Democratic candidates came to the
defense of a third term for Presi-
dent Roosevelt with their oratorical
guns roaring this week, as Republi-
cans sought to make II years in
the White House the sole issue in
the presidential campaign.
Speaking at dozen meetings
throughout the State Senator Slat-
terry. Democratic candidate for re-
election: Senator Lucas Midwestern
head of the Democratic National
Committee. and Harry B. Hershey,
candidate for governor, argued the
point that the President is. if not
indispensable" at least vitally nee
essarv to the country's salvation.
Senator Lucas emphasized that
President Roosevelt's firm hand at
the helm of State is guiding us
toward the harbor of security in
troubled, war-mad world"
Moderately encouraging crowds
listened to the Democratic candi-
dates. EQUALLY large audiences heard
G.. o. P. standard bearers argue
their doctrines of economy and Gov
ernment non-interference with
business and private initiative.
State Still Is Doubtful
Experts still listed Illinois in the
doubtful column. While Mr.. Will
kie's Chicago speeches had some
repercussions unfavorable to him,
his vigorous tour throughout the
West gave Republicans encourage
ment
The fight for Illinois will lie In
Chicago, according to present plans
of both parties. Democratic county
leaders here are holding their fire
until next week. awaiting the psy-
Geological moment. A short. brief
campaign. emphasizing PRECEDENT
Roosevelt alone, will constitute their
tactics.
The Republicans planned a
broader fight. emphasizing local
issues concerning the Kelly-Nash
machine. labor racketeering devel-
opments and machine control of the
judiciary. The dozen nominees for
Chicago's Municipal Court planned
a campaign of billboard advertising
radio talks and countless rallies to
attack political control of judge
ships.
Suburb Registration Grows.
One bright sign for the Republi-
cans was the 10000 increase in reg
istration among voters of the "coun-
try town" suburbs of Chicago. In
the past. these districts have always
turned in a $4,000 majority for the
G.. o. P. The increased registration.
Republicans asserted, meant that
voters are up in arms to march to
the polls for Wendell Willkie.
Illinois slipped closer to war fever
this week, and the effect OF foreign
news was revealed in statement Of
Wayland Brooks. G. o. P.'s nominee
for the Senate. Mr.. Brooks, long
die-hard isolationist. came out SOL
idly for everything Wendell Willkie
stands for and speeded up his de-
mands for an invulnerable national
defense program The war feeling
was seen as helping President
Roosevelts chances.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Two WiYkie Campaigns Puzzle
Tennessee, Democratic Anyway
Regular G. O. P. and True Democrats
Work for Indionon, but Not Each Other

in Nashville. Organized by L. w.
Pat Casey of Houston. Tex. the
meeting was called at Nashville as
the home of Andrew Jackson, who
steadfastly refused third term as
President of the United States"
Finding Mr.. Willkie gaining
strength" in the South, the Willkie-
Gratis shook their heads over Ar
kansas, Mississippi, South Carolina
and Georgia. but decided to 60 after
votes in Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee,
Alabama. Florida, North Carolina
and Virginia.
The conference planned meetings
at Birmingham, Ala, today; Jack
sonville, Fla, next Saturday; New
Orleans, October II, and Richmond,
Va, october 10.
Three days later Tennessee Dem
ocrats welded their ranks solid with
enlistment Of leaders of the Nash
vile city machine-only non-co-
operative faction-in the Statewide
Democratic campaign, ending a
breach of long standing and assur-
ing-if there ever was any doubt
the States electoral votes November
S. E. H. Crump, Memphis and State
political boss, also came home from
his vacation and resumed his color
full statements ridiculing Mr.. Will
kie and lauding President Roosevelt.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Wi||kie Losing Ground
In Michigan BaH|e;;
Is Now $3.50 Choice
Gains Over london's
Figures, but Roosevelt
Holds All 1886 Support
BY H. c. GARRISON,


DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 28.-Wen-
dell Willkie is slipping here. In June,
right after the convention, the Re-
publican candidate had definite
edge in Michigan. Today that edge
has disappeared. and he is no better
than an even choice. This fact does
not mean that he has lost Michigan,
but it does mean he has a battle
on his hands to carry the State.
The polls show a decided falling
OF in Willkie sentiment throughout
the State. Not one shows him gain
ing.
A local poll in Detroit shows
President Roosevelt leading nearly
2 to l. That was to have been
expected. but in outlying communi-
ties near Detroit. normally Repub-
lican. Mr.. Willkie is shown with
the barest of majorities. 50.4 per
cent This is some per cent
under the normal Republican ma
jorities for these areas.
An interesting feature of the De-
troit poll is that while Mr.. Willkie
has gained about Is per cent over
ALI M. Landons 1886 figures Pres
ident Roosevelt apparently has lost
little His proportion of the vote
in Wayne County as shown by the
polls is only fractionally less than
his proportion of the actual 1896
vote
Where is Mr.. WILKES gain over
Mr.. Landon coming from? There
are only two answers-new voters
or third party voters. But the polls
show that President Roosevelt has
a decided advantage among the
younger voters; in fact. in Detroit
it is only in the age groups over
so that Mr.. Willkie shows lead.
The first voter age group. from 81
to "a, prefers President Roosevelt
by better than 2 to /.
Maybe the answer lies here. In
1896 candidates other than Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Mr. Landon took
S per cent of the Detroit vote. The
polls now show only about seven
tenths of 1 per cent of the vote 60
ing to third party candidates.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Nevada S Stand Today
is Viewed as Democratic
BY EDGAR REINHART,
Snerial Correspondent of The Eta

RENO, New, Sept. 28.-Now that
Wendell Willkie has been out West,
there is some opinion to the effect
that he has overcome, in this sec
ton at any rate, some Of the senti-
ment against him for purported err
rors in campaign talks he made in
Chicago. OF course he did not come
up to Nevada, although he spoke at
both Sacramento and San Fran
cisco, Calf, and many from this
State went down to listen to his
talk. They returned impressed.
Little or no work has been done
so far by the Democratic party in
this State. A move is expected
shortly.
A local newspaper editor, adept at
analysis, gives it as his opinion that
if the election were held this week
President Roosevelt would carry
Nevada by about 10000 votes. He
did it by 10000 four years ago,
the total presidential vote being
43,848. This same analyst does not
feel the Willkie clubs that are now
working here will be very effective
unless they stop working at cross
purposes.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
South Dakota 6. 0. P.
Sure Wi|Ikie Call Helped
By H. M. SHOEBOTHAM,

Special Correspondent OF The Star.
SIOUX FALLS. S. Oak, Sept %
South Dakota Republicans awaited
confidently today the response to
Wendell L. Wilkes campaign tour
through the State Thursday.
This week end is too early to
determine its nature exactly, but
Mr.. Willkie has been a favorite in
South Dakota since his nomination,
and party leaders expected his ap-
pearances at Mitchell and Sioux
Falls to increase his influence
throughout the State. There was
a generous sprinkling of old-line
Democrats on welcoming COM
mittees as the G. o. P. made bid
for this vote.
The Democrats adopted what
are we going to do about it?" at
titude. inasmuch as no high-rank-
ing Democrats have been scheduled
for campaign speeches in South
Dakota and there appears no pos
Sibility that Mr.. Roosevelt is to
visit the State before election.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Georgia G. 0. P.
More Active han
I'm Recent Years
BY c. E. GREGORY,

bpeCihi SoTfespOnucHt VI Inc otdi'
ATLANTA, Sept. 28.-The Repub-
lican party is planning an active
campaign in Georgia for the first
time in receht history.
The State Executive Committee
met in Atlanta Thursday to arrange
for party organizations in all 10
congressional districts and a head
quarters in Atlanta. For the first
time in probably a decade there
will be several Republican cRndi-
dates for Congress.
The Communists are having a
hard time getting on the Georgia
ballot, having been ruled out by
Secretary of State John B. Wilson
on the advice of Attorney General
Arnall.
Both major parties are awaiting
with interest the Democratic State
convention at Macon Wednesday to
adopt a State platform and nomi-
nate formally former Gov. Eugene
Talmadge for his third term. Dur
ing his previous administrations
Gov. Talmadge was a severe critic
of President Roosevelt and de-
nounced Henry A. Wallace on many
occasions.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
6. 0. P. Slips 10 Fore
AS New Jersey Drive
Goes Into High Gear
Legislature Overrides
Vetoes Of Bills Directed
At Hague Machine
BY EDWARD M. GILROY,

TRENTON, Sept. 26-New Jer-
sey's campaign swung into high gear
this week with the Republicans get
ting most of the advantages and ap-
parently holding a slight margin
over the Democratic ticket.
Under leadership of State Senator
Robert c. Hendrickson, candidate
for Governor. the G. o. P. majority
in the Legislature completed action
on some election measures aimed dl-
rectly at curtailing the usual $50, 900
Democratic plurality by Mayor
Frank Hague's machine in Hudson
County. Holding their lines with
out dissenting vote. the Republl-
cans passed the key bills Of the pro-
gram over the vetoes of Gov. A.
Harry Moore, Democrat, in an all
night session.
The Governor has ordered court
test of the legislation. Senator
Hendrickson and other Republican
leaders declare privately they have
little hope the legislation requiring
Hudson County to install voting ma
chimes will be put into effect by
November 5. A court test offers too
many possibilities for delay.
Republican Morale Mounts.
Importance of the legislation to
the Republicans is that it has i'm
proved the morale of party workers
throughout the State For the first
time in a decade the Republican
legislative majority is working to-
gether without factionalism. and the
spectacle has buoyed the entire
party.
Charles Edison, Democratic can
didate for Governor, withdrew from
participation in the dedication of
the new Thomas A. Edison Bridge,
named for his father. when reports
were circulated the dedication would
be used for political purposes. How
ever, the Republicans were nettled
when the State was plastered with
billboards advertising Edison batter
les and carrying line reading You
Can Always Depend on an Edison" ="
Such advertising. of course, would
IlOG lldtt W Ut llSlCu d
expenditure under the Hacht Act.
Mayor Hague returned the Repub-
lican attack on Hudson with sem
sational charge that Senator Hend-
rickSon's candidacy was backed by
the railroads who are seeking a
$40 100000 tax compromise from the
Legislature.
Willkie Gains Claimed.
Republicans reported a rise in the
stock of Wendell l.. Willkie as re-
suit of his Western speeches, par
ticularly on the third term issue.
Mr.. WILKES managers promised the
presidential candidate would tour
Northern New Jersey Counties Oc-
tober 7, with an important address at
Newark. Mr.. Willkie will meet more
than 1000 County committeeman
and Republican workers at recep-
ton that leaders hope will arouse
enthusiasm among party vote pro-
ducers.
While President Roosevelt has no
definite date to visit New Jersey,
the State is feeling results of the
defense program. The Camden and
Kearny shipyards are at their en-
ployment peak and Democrats de-
clare this will bolster their vote
considerably. Camden was a Re-
publican stronghold for many years
but it went Democratic in 1886 by
1000 votes and Democratic leaders
believe the shipbuilding program will
produce plurality near that figure
November S.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Vermont Ballot
Likely to Garry
No Communists
By ROBERT E. BEAUPRE,

Special Correspondent Oh Inc Quar-.
BURLINGTON, VT, Sept. 28.-The
Communist party may not get its
candidates on the Vermont ballot.
About month ago. it was claimed
several Communist party petitions
were stolen in connection with an
outbreak of violence against the
Communist party in Bristol. Later
Mayor John J. Burns of Burlington
said the missing petitions were left
mysteriously upon his desk in tne
City Hall The names of signers
were printed in the Burlington Free
Press. Dozens of persons thereupon
asserted they had not realized they
signed Communist party petitions
They averred they had been the
victims of misrepresentation and
wanted their name removed.
Thus there is quite likely to be a
protest against the validity of some
of these petitions, even if they are
filed. Mayor Burns has many signed
affldavits of reputation. In any
case, 1,127 signatures are necessary
to have the names of any Communist
party candidates on the ballot.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Utah Runoff 10 Disclose
# Democrats Hold Lead
By FRANK PAGE STEWART,

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah, Sept.'2S
Republicans are not sitting down
in Utah. While Democrats led in
number of votes at the first primary
almost to /, the fight continues.
The run-off primary Tuesday will
furnish an up-to-date straw in the
wind. but on virtually the eve of it
there is no evidence Democrats are
losing any of their advantage.
Oscar w. Carlson and Philo T.
Farnsworth. jr.. who are competing
for the Republican nomination
against Abe Murdock for the Senate,
have been doubling their efforts.
Both are Salt Lake City lawyers and
each has a following of about the
same strength. On the other hand,
the Democratic State Committee has
taken up the battle for Representa-
tive Murdock and assert that. with
the lead he already has displayed,
he will not only win. but help pull
any Of the State candidates who may
be tagging into office.
The Democratic convention to
adopt a State platform and name
presidential electoral candidates was
held in Provo today. but is not re-
garded as having any marked effect
on the general outcome In No.
vember.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Monfana's S Democrats
Hear Wallace Wednesday
BY l.. NJ. THAYER.

opeV!di correspondent OF Inc STAR.
HELENA. Mont. Sept. 28-With
little more than month remaining
the campaign in Montana continues
to be without special incident and
straws that might indicate trends
are few. The Republicans had their
big time in Butte Tuesday night.
when Wendell Willkie was greeted
by a Statewide gathering.
While the Democrats cannot offer
their presidential candidate, they
will enjoy inspiration from the
second man on the ticket and will
flock to Missoula Wednesday, to
greet Henry A. Wallace, who is ex-
pected to make an address.
The Prohibitionists, who have
entered their presidential electors,
are not making much noise and
their vote may be merely negligible.
Montana went dry before the Nation
did, but wearied of the experiment.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Guard Absence Factor
In Mississippi Politics
BY REX b. MAGEE,

obeSisi correspondent Vi Ahc Cthl
JACKSON. Miss. Sept. 28-Will-
kie sentiment, a small sentiment at
best, waned in Mississippi this week.
Hopes OF the Republican candidate S
polling a higher vote than Herbert
Hoover did against Alfred E. Smith
18 per cent. are fading
OF more interest to the political
leaders now is the influence of the
military on future elections. since
Mississippi does not have an abb
sentee ballot law. Notwithstanding
the fact that approximately 5000
national guardsmen will be out of
the State in November, little con-
Germ over the presidential election
is expressed. 1t is assumed that
the political ratio will remain and
that the State should 60 80 per cent
or more Democratic
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Democratic Boilers
Must Be Many 10 Cut
Rooseve|t's 1896 Vote
Republicans Encouraged
By Defections and
Superior Organization
BY W. E. MULLINS.
Ep.r{sl rorrecrnrJark ~ -T,,. c., y


BOSTON. Sept. Massachusetts
obviously would be one of the really
close States in the presidential con-
test if the vote should be taken
now The Republicans are much
better organized here than are the
Democrats, and Wendell Willkie al
ready is assured of the support of
many thousands of anti-New Deal
and third-term Democrats, but
President Roosevelt had 1886 mar
gin Of nearly 175,000 votes, and that
is a tremendous advantage in a
State which will cast approximately
100000 ballots.
The Republicans are encouraged
by the sullen attitude of many
Democrats. who have indicated pri-
vately their intention to bolt the
President but nevertheless have de-
clined to become openly aligned with
the Republican campaign. Chief
among these is former Gov. Ely
probably the most popular Governor
the Democrats ever elected here He
has made no secret of his intention
to vote for Mr.. Willkie, but thus fal
has steadfastly declined to issue a
public statement
Will Support Other Nominees.
Mr.. Ely takes this stand because
he proposes to support Attorney
General Paul A. Dever for Governor
and Senator Walsh for reelection
He believes an open advocacy of Mr.
Willkie might tend to weaken his
position in support of them.
Except for the two-year period OF
1925 and 1926, Senator Walsh has
served in the Senate since 1919. He
voted against the Selective Service
Act and has been conspicuously
anti.British on various measures
Thus Henry Parkman, jr.. the Re-
publican nominee. believes he has
an issue. because there is no mistak-
ing general public support for selec-
tive service and Great Britain in
this State.
Gov. Saltonstall is seeking a sec
ond term against the youthful at
torney general, who was the only
Democrat to win a State Office in all
New England in 1888.
National Politics Quiet.
National politics has been largely
disregarded here for the last two
weeks; first, because of the State
primary elections, and second. be-
cause of the American Legion in
vasion of Boston. The Legionnaires
were disappointed because the Presi-
dent did not address their conven-
tion. but numerous conspicuous New
Dealers undertook to make up for
his absence.
Mr.. Willkie has arranged to speak
here during the second week in Oc-
tober during the course of a tour
that will bring him into numerous
cities and towns. The President will
defer his visit here until late in
October as he did four years ago
when he caught the Republicans by
surprise and caught the States II
electoral votes.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Contenders Find Idaho
Is a No Mans Land
By JAMES r. STOTTS.

opeCldl correspondent OF Inc SlAG.
BOISE. Idaho. Sept. 23.-With the
States $4,000 to $1,000 independent
voters the goal of the two political
parties. Idaho today is no mans
land" into which they are throwing
every ounce of strength they have.
The aggresiveness of the campaign
Is even now reflected by the pro-
gram of the Republican organiza-
ton, which calls for speaking timer
aries of the State by national politi-
cal leaders. Wendell Willkie made
one stop Tuesday on his way East.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt of New
York is scheduled to address a Re-
publican rally at Pocatello october
IS. while plans are in progress to
have Thomas E. Dewey of New
York make a campaign through
the State. Correspondence is also
being conducted with Senators
Vandenberg. Taft, Bridges. Nye and
Shipstead for speaking dates. State
speakers have already taken the
field.
Democratic leaders in nine West
ern States held a conference IN
Boise Saturday and completed
plans for an intensive sectional
campaign. The meeting was called
by Leslie A. Miller. former Governor
of Wyoming. Those in attendance
were largely national committeeman
and committeeWomen. However,
State Democratic leaders and State
candidates participated. 1t is said
by Robert Coulter, Democratic
State chairman, that plans were
completed for national Democratic
speakers in all the nine States.
Political leaders will make no
prediction for November, but I'M
partial observers say a trend toward
Mr.. Willkie is observable.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
New Hampshire Parties
Meet in Convention
By J. J. MCCARTHY,

SpeCldl COTreSpOnueut Oh AHc otai'
MANCHESTER, N. H., Sept. 28-
Both Republican and Democratic
parties held their State conventions
this week. the Republicans at Con-
cord Thursday and the Democrats
in Manchester Friday. Both parties
adopted platforms and perfected
organizations for the fall campaign.
James c. Farmer, who lost the Re-
publican nomination for Governor
by only 768 votes, has decided not
to ask a recount. State Senator
Aldege A. Noel, Democrat, Of
Nashua, won denomination in the
18th district over Arthur j. Renaud,
also of Nashua, in the drawing OF
lots to decide a tied contest in the
September 10 primary. There will
be a recount Of the ballots next
Monday, however. both candidates
having filed requests.