The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-04

Byrd for President
The notice which we reprint herewith came to our at
tention this week. We consider it worth the time and at
tention of all persons who are interested in the ION u
existence of this country as a free democracy and the pres
ervation of our system OF free enterprise as opposed 10 IN
socialistic state.
If the Democrats want to stay in office they are going
Democratic support and cut into Republican gains made in
the general election. Unless the Democrats find such a
House now because the COP. is fixing to move in.
Hon. Harry Byrd, Virginia, commands the respect OF
the better elements in both parties. He is probably the
States. For this reason we direct your attention to the
following:
To the American People:
Within a few short months the national political cam,
paign of 1914 will be in full swing. This is the most crucial
election in our entire history. On its outcome will depend
whether our freedom and system of constitutional govern
ment are to be restored and preserved.
Recognizing the necessity for immediate action and the
preeminent part which the South must play, II our drl1t
toward bureaucratic collecivism and national bankruptcy
is to be arrested or reversed a group OF Sousne1ne rs nave ave
mediate objective of which is to assure that all flfteen
Southern delegations shall be instructed to vote-and keep
on voting-for him in the Forthcoming Democratic Natlonal
Convention. In the opinion of this group, Senator Harry
F. Byrd of Virginia has all the sterling qualities which are
necessary, not only to a candidate, but to a President OF the
United States during this time of mounting Crisis.
Senator Byrds public record is well known. He served
with distinction in the State Senate of Virginia, was elected
Governor Il I Cne age u OO, Taxing over IHe IcAuSo VI v
ment in the Commonwealth with a deficit of more than
$1,O00,OOO. He completely reorganized the affairs OF the
State Government, reducing more than a 100 Bureaus to IL
Departments, with a resulting saving in Administrative
expenses of more than 100000 per annum. He reduced
100000 increased the miles of good roads from 1000
to 1000, and retired from the Governorship leaving to his
successor a surplus of more than $~4,OOO,OOO.
In the United States Senate, where he has served for
the last IL years, he has distinguished himself by opposing
all blank check appropriation bills, the Court Packing
proposal, and numerous so-caned social reforms which were
ipfaplaJ r. nnoplato1u ahanun h mQrIc9n WQV IT life
He has actually saved the taxpayers of the United States
hundreds of millions of dollars, and in the opinion of those
assembled in the meeting in New Orleans a few days ago, his
record stands out as the most available candidate for those
believing as we do.
He is the symbol of integrity, economy and efficiency in
government. Both his private and his public life are be-
yond reproach. He is a %neighborly, religious minded, pa
triotic, homeloving man. He practices what he breaches.
In addition he has made a success of everything that he has
ever undertaken in his life. A southerner, a farmer, a bust
ness man, and an outstanding public servant, he appeals to
the best in every American.
Senator Byrd has not been consulted about this under
taking and will not be until a sufficient number OF southern
ers have subscribed to the movement to demonstrate to him
that he has a large and growing body of support.
With a view of charging this movement, its organizers
through personal correspondence. MIR. John U. Barr, pro-
prietor of the Federal Fibre Mills, P. o. Box 17O6, New
Treasurer. Mr.. Barr will furnish bond and such bond will
be increased from time to time as the size of the fund is
increased.
If the response is sufficiently strong, and there is every
reason to believe it will be, and Senator Byrd agrees to
authorize his candidacy, the fund will be turned over to a
general campaign committee to administer.
Those who wish to support this Draft-Byrd movement
are requested to do the following things:
1. Write a personal letter to at least ten Southern
friends inviting their support, attaching thereto copy of
this statement; and
2. Write MIR. Barr Immediately that you are in SYM
pathy with this undertaking and, if you desire to contribute,
(regardless of how small the amount), make your check or
remittance payable to the Byrd for President Campaign
Fund"
This is not a personal promotion of any one. 1t is not
for profit. No salaries will be paid out of the funds con-
tributed to this movement except for necessary clerical help.
Every cent of it will be spent for the necessary expenses
of carrying forward this campaign. While American youths
are shedding their blood for freedom and Constitutional
government it is our responsibility to preserve this heritage
for them.