The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
BY BERNIcE HALL.
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hopes If recarturing the Fifst Con-
kressseA.sl uisi.llica Iext November
are reflected in the coming primary
contests for Congress that are de-
veloping there Whereas, the Demo-
cratic iignt in this district is tense as
yet the COP. contests are real
battles which are attracting the at
tentian and participation OF men and
women not ordinarily active politi-
ea,ly.
fling for congressional posts
closed Est week. The first place Is
suppose, 70 be the best strateglc..i.g u.
ialG -. { ACE is next in the estima-
tloa Il aost candidates. Public in
terest centers about whether Con
gre.an!i.n Arthur w Mitchell Will
have TO fight for denomination and
VIII will bear the COP. standard
after the primary.
Several of Mitchell's otficia. ac-
tions have been under fire from his
constituents. Mitchell was one of
the five Democrats who recently vot-
ed against the Dies investigation in
to un-American activities. Principal
COP. candidates are Patrick Il.
Prescott, William Il. King and Oscar
DePliest.
DePriest, former Republican con
gressman for six years from this
district, is against all 'Isms'' and
feels that the Dies investigation
should continue; the WPA should
continue until industry can absorb
these workers. If elected he will
fight for the passage Of the anti
lynch bill and for federal play
grounds, also the continuation OF
adult education. He thinks, how
ever. that the time has come To-. 4
change Of party and that the Re-
pubicans will be returned to pow
er. He ignores all Of his opponents
in the field and says he is still the
fighting candidate and when he goes
to congress he will fight for many
more things for the people of his
district.
Patrick b. Prescott, prominent
attorney is the s3n-in-law Of th
late Bishop A. j. Carey Of the AME
church While member Of the
corporation counse's staff from
l927-34 he was IN charge of pro-
perty damage cases. In 1892 he was
did egate-at-large to the Republican
National convention asserting his in
dependence by casting his vote for
Coolidge. He ran for Republican
committeeman of the I'D 1asd III
1884 but was defeated by laet@
His book on constitutional history
entitled After Me the Deluge is
near completion.
He will face a most vigorous cam
paign, but it wtl, according 70 Aln.
Prescott, be without abuse or viii
ication He stands for harmony
among all decent Republicans. His
platform is for adequate national
defense, for passage of q strong
federal anti-goon and anti-lynch bill
He firmly stands for equal rights and
unemployment Compensation. His
Il
Roofing out all sorts Of 'isms' ini-
mical 10 the work of the country is
one Of the most diffieat problems Of
any government.
The candidacy Of William i, King
adds more fire to this already bitter
rtest. King. committeeman Of the
2nd ward, states, II offer my past
service to my people as my Platform,
fo, inasmuch as | have rendered
good service in my past office so
shall / do as congressman. Mr..
Kings political experiences are those
of very extensive and commend
abie career. He served in various
capacities in the Republican organi-
cation for the past 16 years from
precinct captain to state senator.
Mr.. King says he is supported by the
Regular Republican organization in
the 1st,. End, 4th and 18th wards
and is the only one of the candidates
who does live in the ward where ne
seeks his support.
Other candidates are equally en-
thusiastic in their ambition to win
the nomination but have less p IL
tical experience. They stress their
past contributions to the race as be-
ing very helpful in this contest.
w. S. Townsend, Democratic can
didate, pledges himself as sacri-
flee for the advancement of the Ne
gro from the standpoint Of his in
terest il the growth and independ-
ence Of his race rather than a 9areer.
To quote Mr.. Townsend: Il am fof
good government and fair treatment
for the Negro and propose to fight
for adequate relief and WPA unit
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