Evening star., 1944-10-03

In The Star of September 40, Column
mist Frank r. Kent stressed what he
termed Developments" in the shifting
OF the so-called balance of power
Negro" vote in . presidential election
from President Roosevelt to Gov. Dewey
Among developments" cited was a Mr.
Browns poll of delegates representing
100000 colored Baptists of the Ma
tional tNegro) Baptist Convention in
Dallas, Texas. recently, which showed
them "preferring Gov Dewey over the
President"
think this Mr.. Browns poll was ac-
curate altogether. What I know, how
ever, Is that 100000 colored Baptists
were not represented in the Dallas
meeting. And at least Is per cent of
them live down where "the Negro vote
amt"
Mr.. Kent is hard put for factual sub
stance Of his continual Great Game of
Politics" conclusions respecting "the
Negro" vote. RIENZI B. LEMUs.
To the Editor Of The star:
Charges are pressed by Gov. Dewey
that eight years Of huge deficit spend
Ing on the part OF President Roosevelt's
administration to buy prosperity failed
dismally, since in 1910 there still were
10000, 900 unemployed. Mr.. Dewey then
pureues the point to its logical conclu-
sion. by asserting: I'VE had to have
war to get jobs" Now it Is conceded
generally that Mr.. Dewey at present is
on the offensive, and the Democrats
from Senator Truman and Sidney Hill
man down-are busy denying or declar-
ing as "untruths". practically everything
Mr.. Dewey has said. Yet there has been
an utter dearth Of denunciation of Mr..
Dewey's charges on the unemployment
situation and 1t therefore follows that
his observations must be trenchant.
Obviously, 1t Is easier to criticize than
to correct, as Mr.. Roosevelt learned
back in 1888 after his excoriating at
tacks on Mr.. Hoover and his (Hoover's)
methods for relieving the unemploy-
ment situation. The fact that the New
Deal has used only stop-gap measures
which have brought ussto the brink Of
Communism proves that point.
What would appreciate from both
candidates is brief outline Tin simple
fortnight English) Of their respective
plans to solve the problem Of unem-
ployment which will confront us as
soon as the war is over and the period
OF expected prosperity due to the vast
backlog OF civilian requirements have
passed. The American people do not
want relief from local agencies or a
larger WPA. think they want q chance
to be individuals and conduct their lives
with the self-respect guaranteed under
the Constitution.
LEONARD Z. KATER.
To the Editor Of The Star:
About decade ago, Gerald w. john
son Of the Baltimore Sun wrote a de-
hghtful book called "A Little Night
Music" The subject matter is nom
plitical, but the following lines appear
to have an uncanny adaptability: 1T
seems that the boss - had no faith
in his fingers. In his mouth, on the
contrary, he had sublime confidence. I
make no insinuations. merely remark
that he was confident that he could
achieve wonders with his mouth
1t seems to me that recall certain
Sunday In December when some one
was confidently chatting, but alas, even
while he was yet speaking, certain lit
tie Japanese became infamously busy.
Words and more wordsl And the latest
Of these with the introduction. OF an
original version Of the old ballad, "You
Gotta Stop Kickin' My Hound Around !"
VOTING DEWEY.
To the Editor Of The Star:
formerly respected President Roose-
velt's political acumen. After his last
speech. however, must change my
opinion. To Be sure, he was amusing.
His vocation, evidently. is burlesque.
But in these tragic times America wants
to be amused least Of all by its President.
J. D.
To the Editor Of The Star:
have noted lately in the daily
weather reports that the Potomac River
Is very muddy. Since 1t usually u clear
at this time OF the year. I am wondering
If the present condition Of the river
could have any connection With the
political campaign.
WILLIAM n GREEN.