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Evening star., 1944-10-15
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By J. A. O'Leary.

ALBANY, Oct. 14,-On election night
in 1916 Republicans went to bed, jubi-
liant in the belief Charles Evans Hughes
had been elected, while Democrats re-
tired brooding, over the apparent defeat
OF President Wilson When all the
returns were in, Wilson had won a
second term by close margin.
IT the current presidential race
should come to close finish, as some
straws in the wind indicate, adherents
of both parties may BE left in uncer-
tainty for much longer time
The reason for this possible period
Of suspense lies In the fact that IL
States have allowed anywhere from
three days to month after November
7 for the counting of thousands OF
servicemen's votes that are expected
to be cast by the fighting men all over
the world.
OF course, it may turn out to be q
remote possibility, because, under the
svagaries of the electoral college system,
President Roosevelt and Gov. Dewey
could run extremely close In popular
vote, and yet be far apart in the column
of electoral votes, since mere plurality
Of the ballots In any State gives q
candidate the electoral vote Of that
State.
But on the list Of II States that
have provided for 4 delayed counting
of soldier votes are such important
commemorative. from = political stand-
point, as: Pennsylvania, with IS elec-
toral votes, 4 debatable ground. and
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academic. And yet, after nearly every
election statisticians get out pencils
and pads to show how the change of
comparatively small percentage of votes
in certain station would have brought
the loser up either to close finish, or
victory. These postmortems mean little
as long as the man elected carried the
popular vote, even though the electoral
vote makes his victory look more
sweeping
In the exciting Hughes Wilson finish
of 1916 both the popular vote and the
electoral vote were close Wilson polled
9,129,606 ballots and captured 277 elec-
toral votes. Hughes had 8,538, ,221 popu-
lar votes and 254 in the electoral college.
Mr.. Hughes had carried New York,
good part of the Midwest and New
England, which led to the premature
election night forecasts of his victory,
but the late returns from California
proved decisive for President Wilson.
IN the intervening quarter Of CEN
tury there has not been 50 close a
presidential race. In 1920 Harding beat
Cox by about 100000 in the popular
vote. In 1924 Coolidge ran 1906. 900
ahead Of Davis, while the late Senator
La Follette's third party mustered
tered 100000 votes. In 1928 Hoover's
popular vote ran 100000 above Smith.
President Roosevelt won his frst term
BY 1000 900, his second by 10,700, 900 and
his third by 4,000,O0O.
But there have been times In the
more distant past when the popular vote
did not determtne the election. IN 1855
Evening star., 1944-10-15
6. o. P. Gains in Maryland
By EdDin Young.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 14.-If the party
wheelhorses and the ward heelers in
Maryland are somewhat confused over
whom they are trying to elect on No.
vember Z, never let it be said that the
leaders are doing anything to enlighten
them
AS an indication of what seems to be
going on politically throughout the
State, you can take the congressional
fight in the 4th (Baltimore) district,
where Representative Daniel Ellison,
Republican, is trying to get himself re-
elected with CIO and generally New
Dealish support, and George H. Fallon,
organization Democrat, is trying to GUST
him by hitting out against high. taxes
ard Government paternalism.
The race is important only as 1t bears
on the Roosevelt-D Dewey contest, but it
is fair indication of why Maryland
must remain in the doubtful column
despite its approximately ll5,0O0 ma
jority for Roosevelt in 1910.
Fallcn hews close to the Democratic
macrnne line in the City Council of
which he is member. In this cam
paign he comes forth with: THE surest
guaranty of full employment is busi-
ness economy freed from the dead hand
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has fixed November 20, Is days after
election. for counting service. ballots.
Missouri, regarded by many as a
doubtful State, has Is votes and has
set November 10 for tabulating soldier
ballots.
California, with rs votes, is regarded
as heading again toward the Roosevelt
column, but its soldier votes will be
counted on November "a.
Colorado, with six votes, has fixed
November % for service ballots.
The seven other States with delayed
counting dates are not likely to prove
as decisive, but in close election
would contribute to the uncertainty.
These States and the counting dates
for service ballots are:
Nebraska, 9 votes, December I; Della
ware, 3 votes. November 9; Florida, 8
votes, November II; North Dakota.
votes, December 5; Rhode Island, /
votes, December 4; Utah, votes, No
vember 27, and Washington, 8 votes,
November ~.
In the electoral college there are 53l
votes, with 266 required for election.
This group OF II States has an aggre-
gate Of 118 electoral votes. Even If 1t
be assumed that the seven last men,
toned States show a decisive result
either for Roosevelt or Dewey on cleo
ton night, there could still be 81 elec-
toral votes hanging in the balance in
Pennsylvania, California. Missouri and
Colorado. II the popular vote in those
States Is close.
Some political observers believe
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The Stars Political Surrey

Democratic hopes in several Of the States received
definite lift during the past week heavy registration
cities interpreted New Deal trend In others
continued apathy among the city voters enhanced the
prospects OF Republican victory.
Most important change was in New York where
crowded registration centers in New York City brought
the total in the five boroughs to 241986l against
2554s2s In 194o Not until yesterday did the total fall
behind 194os figures for comparable period This out
pouring the city has led observers to New York
from leaning Republican to doubtful.
In New Jersey, next door, signs OF indifference toward
the administration drift toward Dewey has moved
that State from doubtful to leaning Republican.
Continued activity among labor voters In Washington
has moved tnat State back toward Roosevelt despite the
rift in the ranks Of labor Labor leader indorse
Of Roosevelt in Colorado has shifted that State
from leaning toward Dewey to doubtful.
Indiana is considered turning with increasing strength
toward the Republican ticket, despite heavy city
registration. Republican leaders anticipate 100000
majority but conservative observers consider $4,000
probable.
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Grover Cleveland got 5,54o050 votes to
5,444,337 for Benjamin Harrison, but
the electoral college system gave Har-
rison 223 to Clevelands 1863 electoral
votes.
The more notable case was the
Hayes -Tilden contest of 1876. Samuel
j. Tilden's vote was 4,284,855, while
Rutherford B Hayes polled 4,033,950.
The balloting in several southern
States was challenged and Congress
created special electoral commission,
which decided for Hayes by one elec-
toral vote, 1856 to 1874.
The electoral college system has not
stirred much debate in Congress in re-
cent years, but in times past it has
been argued that the electoral vote Of
State should be apportioned some-
what on the basis Of the popular vote
In the State.
New York, because OF its size, fur
nishes striking example Of the diff
ference such q change would make.
Four years ago more than 100000
votes were cast for the two major
presidential candidates. President
Roosevelt polled 3,251,s18 and Wendell
Willkie 3,027,478. This margin OF 224, 40
gave the President all Of New York's Al
electoral votes. In such q case, If the
percentage OF popular vote had been
applied to the electoral vote. 1t would
have been almost evenly divided.
II this should prove to be close elec-
ton in popular vote, It may revive
public interest In the vasaries Of the
electoral college system.
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Pennsylvania will prove one of the real
backgrounds of this election, and in a
State of that size the soldier vote COM
ing in by mail for tabulation on Novem-
ber % could well be the decisive factor,
especially II it showed heavy trend to
one candidate.
There is one school Of thought which
holds that fighting men overseas will be
inclined to vote for President Roosevelt
because the war is not over, or because
the younger men do not remember any
previous President. Other students of
politics argue that the men In uniform
will not vote much differently from the
way they would in civilian life. In
other words, that Southern boys will
vote Democratic, while Westerners or
Northerners. whose families have been
Republican are likely to follow the
family trend.
OF course, II the soldier ballots from
any given State divide in about the
same proportion as the home vote Of
that State. there win be little likelihood
OF last-minute upsets from the delayed
counting.
In any event the usual situation Gre
ated this year by the war. and the SUBJ
stantial block Of absentee ballots, serves
to call renewed attention to the pecu-
harities Of the electoral college system.
For more than 20 years the winners
in presidential elections have rolled up
such impressive popular majorities that
the uneven ratio which the electoral
vote sometimes bears to the popular
vote of each candidate hAs 6sesned
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Tennessee reported for the first time, is expected to
continue Democratic but the Republicans making
heavy nroads into Democratic ranks in business along
Cotton Row.
Governor Kerr. indicating his confidence In Okla
homa. is campaigning in other States but observers still
continue Oklahoma doubtful.
In Missouri heavy loss registration is considered
as improving Republican prospects while Kansas
lieved safe for Dewey.
In Nevada while the Democratic ticket generally is
safe there is likely to be sharp fight
McCarran who survived hot primary fight, while in
Connecticut where Republican tide is running
Danaher is under fire isoationist.
In Maryland, continued indifference among Demo-
cratic leaders many Of whom ultimate benefit the
party II the New Deal is defeated gives Dewey better
than fighting chance The State close but still leaning
Democratic.
In California, observer that Roosevelt is lead
ing by touchdown in the third quarter but Dewey
has plenty of fight left in him.
The midwest grain States beginning to wonder
whether the soldier might upset predictions Mnne-
sofa has 10000 voting
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Registration Aids New Deal
By Michael Dorney.

Registration Aids New Deal
By Michael Dorney.
NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 14.-Demo-
cratic hopes of carrying New York State
bounced sharply higher this week as
nearly complete figures from New York
City showed 1914 registration holding
at approximately the 1910 levels.
This, in the opinion of Democratic
leaders, reinstates President Roosevelt
as clear favorite. But, actually, the
reinstatement won't be definite until
the upstate cities close their books
after the final registration days-next
Friday and Saturday.
For, it is conceded, dislocation of
population has been more widely ap-
parent upstate, particularly in the in
dustrial cities.
However that may be- it was stormy
registration week National Democratic
Chairman Robert e. Hannegan fatty
charged that confusion in registration
in the early part Of the week, was de-
liberately fostered by Republican work.
ers at the polls. This brought demand
from State Attorney General Nathaniel
L. Goldstein, a Dewey man, for par
ticulars, but Hannegan defied him. He
was going, he said, to send his formal
charges to the district attorneys of the
five New York counties.
The general public didn't get overly
excited over the Hannegan charges, ap-
parently regarding them as the usual
campaign tactics. But there was definite
confusion in registering. Most of it.
however, seemed to impartial observers
to stem directly from reapportionment,
which rejiggered election and assembly
districts beyond recognition in many
sections OF the city.
Other developments of the week in
cluded the dropping Of the presidential
battle page by the anti Roosevelt New
York News, announced in an editorial
saying writings Of both parties had
brought libel threats to the News.
One of the oldest events of the week,
politically, was the Columbus Day
parade. Observers on the scene noted
that AFL sections Of the parade cheered
Gov. Dewey as they passed his place in
the reviewing stand, the CIO section
played the old Roosevelt campaign song.
Happy Days Are Here Again"
Evening star., 1944-10-15
Indiana Leaning Republican
By Charles N. Wheeler.

By Charles N. Wheeler.
CHICAGO, Oct. 14.-Republican fore
casts of q landslide for Dewey IN Indiana
were sharply discounted this week end,
following the heavy registration in
Marion County Gndianapolis) and in
the industrial sections, particularly Lake
County Gary.
Republican leaders, who had hoped
for normal registration in the capital,
rubbed their eyes when the new en-
rollment topped the 1910, record by
approximately $1,000. Neutral observers
put this down as a gain for the Roose-
velt forces.
The big enrolment, too, in the steel,
oil refinery and cement salient in the
north end was claimed by Frank Nc
Hale, national committeeman, as Ger
tain indication OF comparatively large
vote for the Roosevelt Truman ticket,
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of Government control" So it is little
wonder that some of the New Deal
Democrats (as well as the Dewey Re-
publicans) say that the regular Demo-
cratic organization would rather see.
Dewey win than to gain nominal
Democratic victory with Roosevelt.
These experts dope 1t that the Demo-
cratic party as working political or
ganization stands to gain more in the
long run by an end Of the New Deal.
The actual presidential campaign is
still being carried on In a minor key in
Maryland. Gov. Herbert r. O'Conor
took the stump to announce that the
Roosevelt leadership is needed, and
Senator Millard E. Tydings (of all peo-
ple) is being privately criticized by
some of his ardent supporters of six
years ago for actively campaigning for
the President.
In the light of the registration figures
and the 1910 election, Maryland still
must be listed as leaning Democratic,
but not much-probably not quite as
much as before.
Michigan Democrats Gain Hope
BY w. A. Markland
DETROIT, Mich, Oct. IA record
registration of voters in Detroit and the
surrounding industrial area brings
Michigan Democrats mounting hope
that they may carry the State for
Roosevelt.
Registrations close Wednesday, Octo-
ber 18. Thomas A. Leadbetter, city
clerk estimated this week that the total
of 722,0oo registrations in 1914 would be
exceeded by from 10000 to $4,000. In
addition ballots have been issued to ap-
proximately $4,000 persons in the armed
services who will not appear on the
registration lists.
The metropolitan area cities of Ham
tramck, Dearborn. Highland Park and
others, are showing comparable in
creases. Caspar J. Lingeman. Demo-
cratic county clerk, estimates that reg.
istrations in the county outside Of De-
troit, including the cities named, will
exceed those Of 1910 by 10 per cent. He
also said that this years registrations
are Give" ones, that the percentage Of
those who will vote will be larger than
ever before.
Republicans as well as Democrats are
working on getting voters registered, but
the greatest effort is being made by the
Political Action Committee of the CIO
More than so cerlters for registration
have been established in Detroit and
win remain open II hours day until
Wednesday. In outlying cities the PAC
is using house trailers to visit every
neighborhood.
Roosevelt carried Wayne County by
175,000 in 1910 and lost the State to
Wendell l.. Willkie by less than 1000.
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Jersey Drifts Toward Dewey

By Robert T. Taylor.
NEWARK, N. j., Oct. 14.-Visits to
farmers, shopkeepers and the general
run of citizens in the less-populated
areas Of New Jersey will convince an
observer of trend away from Franklin
D. Roosevelt.
Gabfests with all corners in the towns
and hamlets seems to confirm the pro-
fessional polls that show sentiment car
rying q slight edge for Thomas E.
Dewey. In 1910 that slight edge was
against Wendell Willkie, and F. D. r.
carried the State.
The reason for the trend does not
seem to be based on any profound ques-
tions of policy, either national or inter-
national, nor upon the conduct of the
war or peace to come On these mat
ters there apparently is unanimity of
thought: That the aims of Roosevelt
and Dewey-so far expressed-are es-
sentially similar, and by and large are
equally satisfactory.
The trend seems to anchor on an in
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The CIO is very strong throughout
the steeR mill section. The rank and
file AFL wing of the union also is
lining up pretty generally for Roose-
velt, according to informed observers,
although COP chieftains are claiming
that 40 per cent of this registration in
downstate industrial spots will plump
for Dewey and Bricker.
Outside the industrial sections, on the
other hand, the Dewey sentiment Is
rolling strong. In the strictly agricul-
tural salients and in all rural districts
generally, the Sidney Hillman scare
crow still Is operating to Republican
advantage, and apparently in a large
degree.
The Republican claim, however, of a
100000 plurality for Dewey in November
appears to be way too high at this time,
unless there is landslide coming which
surface indications do not yet indicate
clearly.
veteran observers of the Hoosier
scene today were forecasting a Re-
publican margin Of from $4,000 up.
As the registration figures were
analyzed, the race for Governor and
United States Senator took the center
OF the stage. Gov. Henry F. Schricker.
Democratic nominee for United States
Senator, whose popularity cannot be
laughed OH, Is generally believed at
least $4,000 votes stronger than Roose-
Welt vho 1ocf the C{afa %a yxy;1Il~;o fn,,.
years ago by 24,503.
Homer F. Capehart, the big music box
magnate and colorful organizer of the
grass roots Republicans during the lean
years, is admittedly making a great race.
and against any other opponent prob
ably would be conceded the lead by a
considerable margin. 1t now looks to be
horse race between these two, with
the odds slightly favoring Capehart.
Senator Sam jackson, who didn't hurt
his chances any in presiding over the
national convention in July, is coming
down the homestretch, also with a
rather strong appeal in his fight with
Ralph F. Gates, his Republican op-
ponent for Governor. Barring a Re-
publican sweep, this result may be COM
paratively close, although the big Re-
publican wave in the rural sections is
counted on to give Capehart the de-
cision.
Unless marked changes occur in the
picture as Of today, there is not likely
to be any change in the Indiana con-
gressional delegation, which now stands
nine Republicans and two Democrats.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-12
.D'CAULLE-CIRAUD
ROW DEADL0CKED

ALGIERS, April II. -(R The
French Committee of National Lib
GRAFTON appointed Gen. Marie Emile
Bethouart, chief of staff for Ma
tional Defense today as the De
Gaulle-Giraud dispute over the
leadership Of French armed forces
remained deadlocked.
Bethouart formerly headed a
French military mission in Wash
ington.
The committee simultaneously
named Gen. Joseph Koenig, a hero
of the Tunisian campaign, as mill
tary delegate for invasion areas
under the committees proposed
civil and military Administered ton
plans.
1t was not confirmed that they
would accept, but followers of Gen.
Charles De Gaulle expressed con-
fidence they would.
1t was reported the appointment
as chief of staff for national de-
tense was offered Bethouart after
Generals De Lattre, De Tassigny
and Alphonse JUN refused the po-
sition, which was created in re-
cent ordnance naming De Gaulle
as chief Of the armed forces. Beth
Quart was corps commander in
Casablanca at the time of the AL
lied landings. He was arrested by
order Of Governor General Auguste
Nogues for leading a pro-Allied
revolt and was condemned to death
but was saved by the armistice.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-12
COP CLEARS WAY
FOR PRICE BILL
Republicans Won't Make
Party Issue Out OF Food
Price Subsidies

WASHINGTON, April 11.-tR
The word was passed around to-
day that the House Republican
leadership will not make a party
issue of another effort to outlaw
food price subsidies, clearing the
way for probable speedy reenact-
ment of wartime price controls.
Rep. Martin of Massachusetts.
House leader of the party, would
not say what he expected the mi
nority to do, merely commenting:
I'LL nave to see the evidence
produced in committee hearings"
But another Republican leader,
declining to be quoted by name.
saw it this way:
whats the use of marching up
the hill and then marching down
again with another Presidential
veto? We have made our record
against subsidies and we are still
against them, but there's no use
butting stone wall again."
Twice President Roosevelt has
employed his veto power to pre-
vent the banning of the food pay
ments, holding them up as a prin-
cipal administration W ca pc n
against initiation.
Senator Butler R.-Neb., and
Rep. Wolcott (R.-Mich.) have an
nounced they will attempt to at
tach subsidy prohibition to legis-
lation prolonging for one year the
life of the price control act which
expires June 30.
AS the lawmakers returned from
an 11-day Easter vacation to re-
sumo business Wednesday, there
were indications that House Re.
publicans would support amend
ments to provide:
l. Court review for persons and
concerns claiming injury by OPA
operations;
2. Mechanisms to prevent "price
Continued OH Page Seven; Col. s.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-12

power Commission as shortage
areas.
In another action of more direct
military significance, but similarly
unannounced, the WPB raised
heavy artillery to top priority sta
tus along with invasion craft, in
response to military demand for
more big guns in a hurry.
The directive to producers of
heavy artillery was said to reflect
the arny's finding that light guns
were not sufficiently powerful to
blast the Germans from their po-
sitions in Italy, as well as the
failure of aerial bombardment to
knock out Casino.
The directive covers cannon, am
munition, and the big prime NOV
ers" for 240 MN. hoWitzers, eight
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-12
WALLACE PLANS
VISIT TO CHINA

WASHINGTON, April IL P -
Vice President Wallace announced
tonight he plans a trip to China
in the late spring or early sum-
me-, and aides said he would go
nm official business as President
Roosevelt's personal representa-
tive.
The projected trip, about which
Wallace gave no details in brief
announcement, may possibly mean
the vice president will be out OF
the country at the time OF the July
10 Democratic National Conven"
ton. He has given every lndlca-
ton he plans to be a candidate LOT
denomination.
A 30-word announcement hadn-
ed to newsmen by aides said mere
ly:
"Vice President Wallace hopes to
visit Chungking some time in late
spring or early summer. No def
mite plans have been made and no
additional details are available at
this time"
Wallace closeted himself from
reporters but a member of his
secretarial staff said the trip would
be made on official business, that
the vice president would repre-
sent the President and that there
was no doubt that he would confer
with President and Madame Chi
ang Kai-shek while in China's
capital.
The announcement came as a
surprise to most members of the
Senate. of which Wallace is the
presiding officer. 1t revived specu-
lation, however, about the posi-
bility that Wallace might be left
off the ticket if President Roose-
welt seeks fourth term.
Some members of Congress, par
ticularly Southerners, are oppos-
ing Wallace's denomination. They
have never liked what they term
his cleft wing views.
There have been reports that
some of the Presidents closest adj
visors have urged that Wallace
not be the 1914 vice presidential
nominee. If a move to sidetcack
him were in the making it might
be accomplished more easily with
Wallace out of the country.