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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
Will 1t Last ?
BY GEORGE GALLUP
Director, American Institute O
Public Opinion

PRINCETON, N. j., July 20
A slight majority OF voters polled
from coast to coast say that il
a presidential election were be-
ing held today they would vote
for the Republican Party.
Specifically, 81 per cent say
they would prefer to vote for the
COP, while 40 per cent say they
would want to cast their ballots
for the Democratic Party.
The 40 per cent Democratic fig
ure represents a sizeable drop
from the percentage of popular
votes polled by the party in the
last presidential election-4 per
cent.
Polls like this on general party
strength have been found a re-
liable political index in the past,
but obviously cannot take into
account the personalities OF can
didates, or "candidate appeal".
Nevertheless today's voting would
seem to indicate that a major
trend has taken place in political
sentiment in this country.
Whether that trend will be OF
a lasting character, pointing the
way to a change of parties in
power, or whether it is merely a
temporary and transient setback
for the Democrats, no man car
yet say. But whether permanent
or passing, it does reflect a pc
litical mood or atmosphere radi-
cally different from that which
prevailed only a little less than
a year ago.
A comparable survey on party
strength conducted by the Insti-
tute in early August 1915, found
tie Democratic Party riding high
in popularity in all sections, as
people celebrated the mounting
victories against Japan and look
ed forward to a period of peace
and prosperity. When asked at
that time how they might vote if
a presidential election were be-
ing held, So per cent said they
preferred the Democratic party,
and large majorities said they
thought the Democratic party
would do a better job than the
Republicans at handling a long
list of pressing public problems,
including foreign affairs, the la
Dor situation, and other adjust
ments to peace.
The party maintained this pop
ularity for a considerable period,
but starting early this spring with
the strike situation growing to a
crisis, and many other problems
cropping up as a result Of the
war, a gradual falling off Of pub
lie support was noticeable in the
polls and was so reported. That
trend has continued today.
In order to set the present sit
uation in full perspective, the fol
lowing table shows the vote in
the last four presidential cleo
lions, followed by the trend of
sentiment since 1914 in Institute
polls conducted at periodic in
tervals on the question, If a
presidential election were being
held today, which party would
you vote fo-, the Democratic or
Repl1blican?"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
Democratic Vote
DN1Ox "VHO VVtf
1914 Points
Today Election Change

Today's poll does not constitute
a forecast of the probable outcome
of any election.
In the case of the presidential.
election, it will be approximately
two years before candidates are
even nominated. 1t would be un-
scientific to attempt to translate
the poll figures into seats in the
House for either party at the COM
ing Congressional elections this
November. A forecast of the seat
division would require polls in
each of the districts where there
is a two-party contest, and would
also have to take into account
the vital factor of turnout, or
number of people planning TO vote.
All that car be said here about
today's poll in relation to the
Congressional races is that there
mas been a rough relationship in
the past between changes in the
basic party strength figures and
changes in the seat division of the
House at subsequent elections.
MAJOR increases or decreases in
Democratic party strength in
terms of a presidential election
can be expected to bring increas-
es or decreases of Democratic
seats in the House. In short, the
trend in the Congressional cleo
tons is reflected in today's figure.
but not the absolute number of
seats.
Lest Republicans grow too opti-
mistic or Democrats too pessimis-
tic over today's poll results, these
points should be borne in mind.
THE Democratic party has
suffered setbacks in the past IA
years and has always rallied. The
drop between the 1896 and 1910
elections was actually larger q -
points, than the drop shown in
today's poll compared to 1914.
The difference is, however.
that in earlier years the party had
a bigger lead to start with and
could afford to lose supporters
without coming dangerously close
to the $3.50 dividing line of party
strength.
2-While the trend has been ad-
verse, the Democratic figure of
40 per cent is still only slightly
below a majority. 1t would only
take a small gain in popularity
to put the party back in the ma
jority again.
3EDuring the spring the public
has been irritated by strikes and
other domestic problems relating
to conversion, and has watched
constant quacrels between Con-
gress and the Democratic admin
istration. But if the strike sit
uation is kept well in hand. if
the line is successfully held against
inflationary price rises, and if
political peace settles over Wash
ington with the adjournment of
Congress, voters may take a more
charitable attitude toward the
Democrats, and the detection from
that party be erased.
"A long period Of prosperity,
with full employment and good
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
VFW Membership Drive

It is not the intention Of this news
paper to recommend membership IN one
War Veterans organization above all
others. To do so would be as ridiculous
as advocating affiliation with one
church, lodge or civic club to the ex-
%clusion of others.
Selection of the group he joins is en-
tirely up to the ex-serviceman. Per-
haps the program of one may appeal to
him stronger than that of others. His
decision on membership is entirely his
own and any advice from those less
concerned personally is out of order.
But the columns of this newspaper
are open to all Veterans organizations
in their efforts to effect improvement,
broaden their services to the veteran
and nation and extend their member
ship. 1t is quite proper that we should
mention the statewide membership
campaign of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars launched here last night. Mark
ing the opening was the appearance of
James M. Hayes, Jr., 27-year-old ex-
Marine who is State Commander of the
organization, before a meeting of ex-
servicemen in the customhouse.
In his address, he dealt in detail with
the local, state and national plans of
the VFW, emphasizing it's appeal to
servicemen of World war II. Command
er Hayes has pledged his administra-
ton to treble the departments present
enrolment.
Writing in the July issue of Nations
Business, on old and new Veterans
groups, Mr.. Carlisle Bergeron said this,
in part, regarding the WV:
"The Veterans of Foreign Wars con-
fines it's membership to men who serv-
ed abroad, in any wal or military ex-
petition. 1t grew out of a merger in the
early 20's of several Spanish American
War veterans units. Through the years
it has cooperated with the Legion;
many of it's members belong to both
groups.
"At the time of Pearl Harbor, WV
had only slightly more than 1000
members. During the war, it launched
a drive for members while the men
were still in the service. AS a result,
it's membership has been built up to
around 1000, 900.
1T now has an annual budget of
more than $1,000, 900, and is rapidly in
creasing it's services. It hopes, for one
thing, greatly to expand the colony
it has maintained at Eaton Rapids,
Mich, since 1925 for orphans of vet
Grams. VFW gives the same emphasis
to the Constitution and Americanism
as does the Legion"
W. pass this along and with it goes
the hope that the current membership
drive of the WV will be a success.
Our wishes for the attainment of it's
enrolment aims are similar to those
extended to other constructive service
mems organizations in their efforts to
increase their sphere of service to the
former men in uniform and the nation.
County Fairs
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
TRYGVS LIE IN MOSCOW

LONDON, July 2O-(P-The W.. W.,
COW radio reported tonight n
Trygve Lie, secretary genera.
the United Nations, had a;
in Moscow for a series Of u"
with Russian lAaA~~
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21

wages, would help the Democrats
regain lost popularity. 1t is a poli4-
zeal trulsm that the party in pow
er is not often voted out during
eras OF prosperity. No man with
Tour aces howls for a n>- deal.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
Fort Fisher Story
Features Star -News
WMFD Airing Toda,

The Story of Fort Fisher, will
be the topic of Ben McDors1 W.
star News Round he-Town-Re'
porter when he takes the air Over
WMFD today at l p. m.
n long history of Fort Fisher
is the sixth of a series of adven-
lures IN Southeastern North Caro-
ma Miss Sarah Anne Eaton will
be featured on today's program
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21

OF the seven main geograph-
zeal sections, majorities in five
express a preference today tor
the Republican, while the Demo-
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-07-21
Republican Party Shows
Nation Wide Popularity
Increase In Gallup Poll

Gratis lead in two. The following
table shows the sectional vote in
terms Of Democratic party per-
centages and a comparison with
the 1914 election. The poll figures
apply to sections as a whole, not
to individual states within a Sec
ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Ex-Servicen1en Held On Charge of Bigon,y
George Poole Married North Carolina Girl Shortly After Being Wed to
 Waterbury GlPll SS,OOO Bond Posted

AFFAlened before Judge Charles R, MHmmA ln clly Court today on q ehAree Of blaamy, George Poole, 9a, of l6 Pearl Street, received 3 cons flnnanna t0 tomorrow He IS held il bonds of eb,D00,
 Detective Joseph DuDpAy and Pos NeeW0man Mary NpFRTeD said the accused married . girl ln khkabeth 0lty, N, c, in lDth and married an, other D Waterbury lN lvsA Poole, 6 veteran ol Army service lN the ITO and the Pacific ThealeF has lived in Waterbury for nine years,
 Arrested yesterday on a warrant charging assault with intent 70 klll, Jasper Rogers, %, Ol btl North Main Street, received \ continuance Co tos morrow, Bonds 90F hls release were eet % el,000,
 ResaFs, Inspector Joseph R nands lar Anld, shot at his dAuRbseF lD tneiP homo Oct, ll, letb, The shot from a shotgun HllasAd the girl, the lnaneol0F aalN, but killed the faDs llY pet dog, Rogers vas arrested by LIS, Connie ShanAhan and Ernest Nakul after he was released from A state mental hospital where he has been confined since hla arrest last gear,
 Michael asolfl, a6, Of lla Hlll NIraet, charged with failure 0 graht tle right of way following al a0s aiaent April ao ln which 6 IesyeaFs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04

old man was injured on East Main Street near south Elm Street, Fe, 0elVed ' continuance l0 June lR, 4 CQr0negs inquest found lhe man negligent ln the death Df Fgadeglek saglnaTlo of 60 South Elm Street,
 The eases 0l the following drivers, charged With Violation of the rules 0f the road, were heaGdl Jegg0Py Meek, s9, 0f 0ndaThupsl, N Yp Delled l0r s6 Anthony 0aspaTGL 9l, Of suAbFlRht Avenue, 00nllDnsd % June lB AllTed nlaeqml, 2t, Of lD8 South Leopard Street. ~ bond ealp lAdl Leo OagDe, aa, 0l 70 Wesl IibS hTly Street, nglled IDF ee Charles Moore, 20, Qi W0le9li, D0Dlad for eeI Prank Ap0Tlal0, 2l 0f a01 South Leonard Street, n0lled f0T q, and Thomas Mickey, sA Of 20 Wood Street, DOlled,
 Other easasl Clarence 7, Gordon, lS, Of 7e7 benk Street, breach Of lhe peace and assault, n0lladl Rosa Berry, aa, 0l as Cballlela Avenue and James Styles, 5l, Of the same address, both charged sllh breach of the peace, both n0llRd for so each, Ambrose pnsRak, 70. Of Th0ms aston, reckless driving, n0lDad l9g e91, and John R9dTlguel, 3e, Of New Bedford, Ma&p lnt0kleatl0n, llnaaI eb, and breach oi the peaA, als' charged,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Five States Go to Polls In Primaries
 Gov. R. D. Blue
 Conceded Nomination
 In Iowa Election
(By United Press)

Five states held primary elections today While Iowa tahulated returns from yesterdays voting.
 State by state:
 IOWA George OlInsted, Des Moines insurance executive, conced. ed the Republican gubernatorial nomination to Coy. Robert D. Blue, incumbent, in the only race of na- tional interest. Returns from 1907 out of 2,466 precincts gave Blue Oi,- 0ii votes to Olmstead's 52,e7l.
 ALABAMA - Democrats name a governor and lieutenant governor today in a runoh primary, Demo- cratic nomination being tantamount to election. The candidates are: for governor, J F, Big Jim) Folsom and Lt.-Gov. Handy Ellis; for lieu- tenant governor, State Sen. Reuben L. Newton and J. c. Inzer. Con- gresgman from the 9th District will be decided in runoH between Rep. Luther Patrick and Laurie c. Bat- tie, former Army major.
 CALIFORNIA-DeHocFatic sen- atorial nomination sought by Rep. Ellis E. Patterson and former Rep. Will Rogers, Jr., son of the late humorist. Coy. Earl Warren and State Attorney General Robert W, Kennedy were both seeking the gubernatorial nomination of both the Democratic and Republican parties, taptamount to election. En- dorsement by both parties would draw attention to Warren as a pres- ideptial candidates, observers said,
 NEW JERSEY-A close contest was expected ip the Republican gubernatoriaI race between former Coy, Harold c, Hoffman and Al. fred F, Driscoll, state alcoholic beV- craze commissioner, The winner will face District Judge Lewis c, Hansen, Jersey City, backed by Mayor Frank Hague's machine and unopposed for the Democratic poua- nation,
 SOUTH DAKOTA - Coy, M, q, Sharpe was opposed for Republican nomination for Q third term by At. torney General George T, Nickel son and Willard Q, Scott, former state rural credits director, Mrs, Jennie M o'HeFp, Democratic ne'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
DIR. KIRsCHBAUM ILL

Medical Examiner, pr. Edward 1T. KirschbauHa has been confined to his home at Eastfield Road for sev. eral days because of illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Jobs, Homes for War Veterans AdUocated
 Serviceman's Committee Leaves Record Of Sentiment at Farewell Dinner;
 Judge Healey Pays Tribute to Members

Pleas for Jobs and reasonably priced housing flor veterans were voiced at Q farewell dinner of the Waterbury SeFvicemen's Committee at the 2l Club last night. The com- mittee, which held ceremonies hon. oring each group of local induc- tees which left for military service, is now dishanding.
 We're not big shots" said Ray mond P. Burke, chairman of the groups music committee. but the time is ripe in Waterbury for all big men to do something about get- ting reasonably-p priced housing for our veterans. I'm sorry Mayor Mon- agan is not here: I wanted him to listen to this" MT. Burke went on to state that homes priced at e4,- 600 in 1887 are now selling for s7,. 800 and more.
 Walter Angle, chairman of the fund committee, said that job Op" portunities for ex-servicemen are, like housing, a major problem. Saying that l7.O0O Connecticut vet- erans are without jobs, he claimed that both management and unions are at fault, with management fail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Report Given On Meetinq InNewYork
'. s. SeNatoV Th0nlas
 yphOIds Palestine pIaR

The American people are Whole- heartedly in favor of a Jewish Commonwealth in Palestine. Every right thinking and progressive American believes and demands that the Jews regain their National and religious status in the land of their ancestors, which should be recognized as a member of the fam, fly of Nations,
 Tt is not only question of Bri- tain's and the United States hop- orlng their pledges to the Jewish people; lt is the only answer to the Jewish problem, and for the world, It is the only way to justify itself before history"
 This, M essence, was the mes, sage of United States Senator FL bert D, Thomas of Utah, who was the principal speaker at the ans nual dinner Of the Miwaebi Or ganisation of America, held at the Hotel Commodore, New York, SupY day evening, June 2ld, before ap audience of more than one th0uv sand guests from all parts of the country,
 Among the 0tbeg prominent speakers were, Rabbi Dr, MoTdev eal Murok, former Chief Rabbi Of Latyia, leader of world MiNaebl and t9TWeF member of the Latv ylaD PagllameDt, Rabbi pr, Jacob Aylgdeg, the only PemalDing rabbi M Gallola, who had WjpacDl0usly saved himself from the hands Of the NaFl tpFtugegs after they had thought he was deag, EDTDleg pbapv lain ENapNel RapkWaD Of AlbaI)y, h " who has been RppoiDted special aid t0 General MoNaTney, gas also one Of the speakers,
 4 musical program followed, with uaNlQTs Berale gbagl and Samuel Past9l0w and AlegaDdeT OlsbaNets Aky's gPehestga, Tbe dlHpeT was dedicated l0 the Mlsgaabj kdpeati0D Fund
 Those who attended from WstsT, bury were
 Rabbi and Mrs, Beym0v 0ewlvtK, MT, and MS, 9e0gge kAplaD, MT, and MIs, Harry klaMkin, Maurice L' 1elWAll RlmgD 9DldmaD, AbgRr haM MatEkin, Morris ', hiRpeDblvR, YDlgls slDleg aDd Rev Meyer WaFs shaylak,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04

ing to set up adequate training pro- grams and unions unwilling to in- crease the number of apprentices.
 Committee COmplinented
 Judge Patrick Healey praised the members of the committee for be- ing honest and outspoken." and said that at meetings each member was free in expressing his personal opinions. In 36 years of public life, he said, he had been associated with many committees but never one with which he enjoyed serving as much.
 Pride in having been a member of the original committee was ex- pressed by Mrs. Prank A. McGrath. She proposed that in view of many community problems still to be worked out, the committee finds a postwar program on which it can work.
 John Madden, another member, reported that l2 volumes of scrap books recording the work of the committee, have been assembled. One will be presented to the BrOp- son Library.
 Other speakers were Eugene !, Sullivan, Rep, Daniel J. Mahaney, James J, Green, J, P. Phelan, and Michael DeZinnO. ToastInaSter John J, Whelap, offered tribute to the memory of the late Mayor Vin- cent Scully and to local servicemep who lost their lives,
 Among those at the head table were Francis W, Orencole, commit tee chairman; Judge and Mrs, Pat- rick Healey, Mrs, McGrath and MT. Whelap,
 Others attending were; Mrs, Francis W, Orencole, Mrs, Anna Gfish, MFs, John Briggs, Charles Rerube, Mrs, Raymond Burke, John B, cuddy, Prank A, McGrath, Irene Winters, Harry c, MacLeap, Apastasia Dillon, MTs, Michael De- Zinpo, Adele Edmond, MT, and Mrs, Paul Reed, Gertrude l., EWiTda, William schneeF, Mrs, Helen Larv reD,, Mrs, Harry cashiD, Mrs, J, P, Phelap, Mrs, James J, Green, Jo- seph ?. Coleman, John Pabiopa, Aaron HeFmap, Mrs. P, B, Peters, Mrs, Prank Gibson, Theodore cbroWder and Wallace J, Inglis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Holiday of SheDuOs To be COn1n1en10rnted Local Jewry To Participate in
 Ceremonies in Oboervanc of the
 Receipt of the Divine Law on Mt. Sinai

The holiday of shevuos, com memorating the receipt of the Torah on Mount Sinai ky the Jewish peo- pie, begins tonight and will last until Q P. N. Thursday. Special services will be held ct both Beth Israel and Sharoth Israel syna- gogues.
 Services will open this evening at both synagogues ct Q. Tomorrow and Thursday services will be held at e:45 A. M. and at 6 P. M. Yi9. kor memorial services will he held during the Thursday morning serv. ice at both syEiagogues.
 Wednesday evening Rabbi Sey- m0ur Gewirtz will speak on sThe Bible as . Practical Way of Life" at SharOth Israel Synagogue. The following morning he will speak ct Beth Israel Synagogue on The Bible and Its Message"
 Meyer Warshaviak has been en- gagged es cantor of Beth Israel Synagogue for the year. The can- tor will sing at the shevuos serv- ices. A graduate of the Berlin Conservatory of Music, he has of- ficiated ct some of the largest syna. gOgues in the East in the last two decades, Rabbi 0ewirtz stated.
 In 8 Shevuos message to the Jewish community in Waterbury, Rabbi 0ewirtz said:
 %Shevuos commemorates the most significant and most sacred event in the history of our people. Namely, the receiving of our Torah, the Divine Law from Mt. Sinai.
 Prom the time that our fore- fathers stood at the foot of Mt. Sinai becoming the recipients of our Holy Torah, the children of Israel clung steadfastly and tenaciously to the glorious teachings contained in our Bible.
 With urlswerving loyalty, through periods of calm and storm, through lands of sunshine and persecution, the people of Israel held aloft the banner of our great and glorious heritage.
 Throughout the history of our tortured and tormented people 1t was the influence of our Divine Law which gave us the strength and Sortitude to withstand the ravages of martyred people.
 Tn these difficult and trouble. some times therefore, when all hu. rlanity is wrapped in chaos 1t be- comes our sacred obligation and absolute responsibility to reafflrm our loyalty and devotion to the subs lime principles of our Divine Lew.
 with the words of ''Naaseh Venishma" we usher in the holiday of 'Kabolas Hatorah.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04

One hundred girls are to assist the North German Timber Control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-04
Fire Losses, Deaths Show Drift
 Careless Smoker,
 Shmtless Housewife,
 Electrician Blamed

Boston, June - (UP) - Deaths and losses from fire are on the in- crease in the United States-and they're mainly the fault of the careless smoker, the shiftless house. wife and the amateur electrician. General Manager Percy Bugbee of the National Fire Protection As- s0ciation so reported today on the S0th anniversary of his organization "a non-prOfit group with members in q countries,
 He said the current upward trend in fires was anticipated. since the nation always has more fires in a period of industrial change and ex- pansion, The same situation existed after World War I,
 Trend Is Upward
 Deaths and losses from fires will rise for a couple of years, then level Oti and drop again, roughly by l94a," Hugbee predicted,
 Of the 65O,O00 Ares annually suf- fered in the United States, he said;
 l, Careless smoking causes
 lS0,OO0, with smoking In bed
 responsible for the largest loss of lives, A surprisingly large number of women are victims
 in the latter category,
 2, Poor housekeeping causes
 100000, For example; accumu-
 latiOn Of rubbish in hasements,
 closets and attics,
 3, Mishandling and misuse
 of electrical equipment and wir-
 ing causes 5000,
 1, CoMhustive roof coverings wooden shlngle roots-cause
 S0,OO0,
 Rughee said ire losses are par tlculaFly serious now in view of the shortages in building materials and housing,
 If you burn a home of & fae- tory or a store today, you can't re, place them," he said, Chances are we'll burn down as many houses this year as We build, Last year there were S6O,0O0 home fires,'
 Warns Against Relaxation
 He cautioned against any Telaxa, ton of the building laws to obtain immediate housing for veterans be- cause ''it doesn't make sense to put man and his family in g place that's going to burn up or become Slum area"
 Rughee also said he was "con- SldeFahly alarmed" at the increas- ing number of fires on farms, By and large, he said, city folk are safer from fires than country peo- ple, since they have the protection ol municipal fire departments,
 However, the outlook isn't com, pletely smoked over with gloom, Many veterans had llre-hghtlDg training in the services and will be helpful to their communities ln years to come,