Milford chronicle., 1942-09-04
BERL, TRAgNOR HEAD
~ DEMOCRATIC TICKET

sussex Qelegate VoIeo Win tne VI
ganization.
Political observers said the n
volt In Kent was due to the beli'
on the part of Kent county Demo
Gratis that they had not been receiN
ing their iust due from the organ
zatton leaders. It was pointed ou
that Kent county has consistent
gone, Democratic in the past, bu
has not received as much patronag
as 1t deserves,
y First Surprise
The. first surprise Of the conven
tioh came when supporters of Sen
ator Hughes won a move to hav
the vote on the nomination takel
by secret ballot. The organization
had intended that each delegat'
should come to the platform AM
announce his choice over the loud
speaker. ''
Howard e. Lynch, Dover attor
ney, howeexr, moved that the rules
be changed so that a secret ballot
could be cast. The outcome Of this
vote, 1873 In favor Of the secret bal
lot, 20 opposed. and two not voting
stunned Organization leaders and
made supporters of Senator Hughes
jubilant.'
This came Immediately after the
names Of both candidates had been
placed In nomination.
John G. Hazzard, Wilmington city
chairman, in placing Mr.. Berl's
name In nomination praised his rec
ord in World War I, described him
as an attorney well versed in inter-
national affairs, lifelong Demo-
crat, and man who is sympa-
thetic to the just cause of labor.
j. Rogers Holcomb, New Castle
county tax collector, in seconding
the nomination also praised Mr.
Berl's record as soldier and law
yerss .9tts
-, Hughes Landed
Mr.. Lynch in placing the name
of Senator Hughes in nomination
said: '''f make no claims, / make
no promises / merely say look at
his record He has been loyal and
faithful He has proven his worth
to the state and nation Delaware
should be proud to renomihate
hint siss { 4, -p--'
Former Lieutenant-G Governor. Ed
ward w: C6ocf In 'seconding the
nomination said Senator Hughes
six years experience in the Senate
Qualified him for reelection, and he
added that the Republicans could
not present a man with equal quail
fications...s ...'' .'ife e
8 AS soon as the outcome of the
vote on the secret ballot had been !
the delegates proceeded /
10 vote on the Senatorial nomina-
lion. Each delegate came to the
and deposited his ballot
in a largeh box. Mrs. Marguerite
Dugan Bpdziak! national commit
and Willard Boyce of
Dover, were teiiers. .'i'A.t rs" 81
During the tabnlation the two
were e'neek' and neck, first
)ne, then. the other going ahead.
As the 106th vote for Mr. Berl was
counted, Josiah Marvel, Jr., state
chairman, turned to the audience
md with, a wide grin announced:
IT'S o. K, kids - -, 4<'-
81 Delegates Start Dance
This was greeted with applause |
md a few seconds afterward when |
HE officials tabulation of 108S for |
Ber1 and 10ffor Hughes was an
lounced, some Wilmington dele
yates snakedanced up and down the
isles. as f-.ssE'} -. 90 ~:-'
The name of Mr.. Sylvester was.
,laced in denomination for Represen-
atfve by former Representative
fred BafleyT#ho stressed his rec
rd in the state Legislature, and
auded him for his service in the
asst World War. The nomination
7as seconded by John F." Newell of
who described Sylves-
er as friend Of labor in the Legis-
ature. p
Dr.. Traynor's name was placed in
omination by John R. Donovan of
irahaywine Hundred, who praised
is wholehearted support of Presi-
ent' Roosevelt in Congress. The
ominhtion was seconded by Chas. !
+ wilkins of Sussex county, who !
Traynor as "the best Con- :
ressman Delaware ever had" i
harles Hardesty of Kent county
/ seconding the nomination said: 7
( Kent Endorses TraynOr {
"The Kent county caucus has en- :
0rsed Senator Hughes and Con-
ressman Traynor. You have seen :
not to follow us ON the first nom :
latfon. We're still Democrats, but
e. in Kent county are pleading
fth you now to make the nomma-
on OF Traynor unanimous. '
William S. Potter moved for re- y
,ss tiof 10 minutes. Although a !
roll of NOS" greeted !
ii call for vote on the motion, !
snator Tunnel ruled the motion
.rried and declared the recess. y y
During the recess which dragged I I
j for nearly three-quarters; of an =
,ur. Mr.. Berl met with leaders of a, n
es Kent county delegation in the : !
Ifce of Mr. Lynch. n
Rumors soon spread through the !"
invention hail that Mr.. Berl's sup =
'rters were asking for a compro- y
he candidate and were Offering to
pport anyone Kent county would
me.
MIR. Berl is reported to have said ci
at If Representative Traynor c.
IRE nominated, aihe would with A
aw rather than have the ticket ell
by having both candi- 81
les at its head coming from Will pl
hgton. r. Fvt re
Z 9lFaynOr Takes Early Lead G,