Evening star., 1946-04-03
1ydings Backs 7awes
For Governorship in
Democratic Battle
BY the AssoeiofsJ Press

Inc warmly ly-COnCeSJeO DemOcraulC
race for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton took new turn last night with
an announcement by Senator Tyd-
ings, Democrat, of Maryland that
he would support State Controller
j. Millard Tawes in his bid to be-
come chief executive of Maryland.
The announcement put at rest all
discussion concerning the senior
Senator's affiliation and participa-
ton in the three -cornered contest
between Mr.. Tawes, Representative
Baldwin, Democrat, of Maryland (of
Baltimore County,, and w. Preston
Lane, jr, Hagerstown publisher.
Baldwin Scores Charges.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Baldwin and Mr..
Lane each issued statement in his
own behalf.
Mr. Baldwin labeled as untrue,
misleading and absurd" charges by
Mrs. William Bauernschmidt, execu-
tive secretary of the Public School
Association Of Baltimore, regarding
his absences from Congress and his
attacks on Communism.
| Mr.. Lane asserted in a speech to
the 9th Ward Democratic organiza-
ton IN Baltimore that Maryland
teachers must be given more oppor-
tunity for training, advancement in
rank and pay.
Gov. O'Conor. candidate for the
Democratic nomination to the
United States Senate, demanded in q
speech prepared for delivery at
Cumberland that the national bud
get be balanced and that the Gov
eminent follow realistic" foreign
policy.
Mills Wins Support.
There were developments in the
Republican camp. too.
Herman L. Mills of Hagerstown
disclosed that he had received the
Endorsement of six out of seven of
the Washington County members of
the Republican State Central Com
mittee in his campaign for the COP
nomination for Governor.
And Eric Frederick. head Of the
Baltimore Bureau of Transportation,
charged that Mayor Theodore r.
McKeldin threatened to abolish his
job for suggesting that Mr.. Nickel
din seek the Republican nomination
for the United States Senate. Mr..
McKeldin Immediately asserted that
the charge was absolutely untrue. ("
Mr.. Frederick is listed as sup
porter of Mr.. Mills for the guber-
material nomination, a party race
with which Mr.. McKeldin's name
also has been linked unofficially.
Mr.. Mills is now opposed by D.
John Markey.
In declaring himself for Mr..
Tawes. Senator Tydings directed
a barb at Mr.. Baldwin. The Sena-
tor did not mention Mr.. Baldwin by
name but it was clear that he re-
ferred to the representative when
he described as ridiculous" charges
made by an opponent" OF Mr..
Tawes that the comptroller was
the hand-picked candidate of At
torney General William Curran.
Curran Aid Sought.
Senator Tydings asserted the
opponent" sought Mr.. Curran's
support for himself.
A county advisory committee, con-
sisting entirely of county State SEN
ators, was appointed by Gov.
O'Conor for his campaign.
Members are Senators Joseph M.
George. Queen Annes. Thomas F..
johnson, Worcester; Wilbur r. Du-
lin, Anne Arundel; Raymond Marvel,
Talbot; Bernard I. Gonder, Garrett;
Clarence Newsoms, Kent, and Earl
Bennett, Dorchester.
Gov. O'Conor named Hilary W.
Cans, Baltimore attorney, as general
chairman Of his Campaign Com
mittee. Other appointees were an
nounced as Charles P. Mccormick,
chairman of the industrial group:
Joseph P. Healy, chairman of the
Finance Committee; Frank H. Dur
kee, chairman of the City Advisory
Committee; Mrs. M. Alice Candles,
national Democratic committee
woman. and Mrs. August Klecka
president of the United Democratic
Women's Clubs of Maryland, leaders
of fha connno iup u,o,,o a,,,c r3;1y;e;ax