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Martin
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art of politics and the science o1
government, and added: For 9
leader in this most tumultous ers
America would do well to consider
one of his character and calibel
with a knowledge of the govern
mental machine possessed by few
men.
I'm one of the most difficult anG
challenging periods in the history
of our country, Joe Martin has
emerged as the leader of small
minority which became large
majority due in no small measure
to the wisdom and constancy OF
his inspired leadership" .--'E
Denies Aspirations.
From his rambling white clap
board house at North Attlebero
Speaker Martin earlier had respond
ed to newsmen queries about presi-
Dental or vice presidential sugges-
tions with the statement:
Il am not and do not expect to be
a candidate"
Festivities began about 10 am.
when Mr.. Martin, bachelor at 81,
came here from North Attleboro
in a motorcade to be greeted by
throngs lining the main street in
the drizzle, with big crowd stirring
up enthusiasm. Reception at City
Hall followed, where Democratic
Mayor William P. Grant had shut
down normal activities for Joe
Martin day.
At the clambake at nearby Lin
coin Park, Mr.. Martin told the
assemblage of his humble apprecia-
ton and said the expressions OF
his friends will be inscribed In my
heart as long as I live"
On another note, the Speaker
reminded his friends of the vital
role Congress plays in American
Government. I'm order to protect
the Integrity of our form of Gov
ernment, the people must ever be
alert TO safeguard and preserve the
powers of their Congress, he said.
The Congress is the Rock of Gil
braltar of the liberties of the
American people.
Mccormack Wires Praise.
Representing as they do many
conflicting points of view, they are,
of course, frequently divided. But
that is the American way of life.
Let the people beware of the Con-
gress which is unanimous at all
times. II that day ever comes to
America, democracy will be dead
Minority Leader Mccormack, in a
telegram said, Joe Martin typifies
America in its greatest and in its
noblest way
He added that Mr.. Martin had
occupied the position of Speaker
with fairness, dignity and with
strength"
Senator Saltonstall. Republican
of Massachusetts, and former Gov
Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota
both listed in 1948 Republican NOM
ination consideration, were among
many National and State leaders
who wired tributes
Rhode Islands Democratic gov
ernor, John o. Pastore, wired the
celebra ton committee he was happy
to join in a tribute to Joe Martin
as a true servant of the people
who had achieved high public office
by virtue of consummate skill
courage and ability
The question of the Martin can
didacy was actually pointed up by
an old friend, Louis Conos, a res
taurant operator, who ordered a
neon sign for use today, to carry
the cleaning message: welcome,
Joe Martin, Our Next President.
When that sign arrived it created
a problem for the committee in
charge. For it had pledged and
broadcast its nonpartisanship IN
this affair.
Mr.. Canos, meanwhile, went out OF
town on a vacation, and his nephew,
Steve Canos, had the sign on his
hands and wanted to do right by Mr.
Martin
Word got to the Massachusetts,
Liquor Control Board and the re-
suit was that Steve now displays the
big sign on the restaurant near CITY