The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-19
MANY ATTEND
 COP BANQUET LAST NIGHT
Stock Outlines Purpose
 and Method of Re- publican Party

directed 'get together" dinner for all candidates and other persons associated with the party.
 Speaking before an estimated 300 persons at the Salmon Creek Coun- try Club, H. R. Stock outlined the purpose and method of the party if the forthcoming elections in October are to be swept by the GOPers.
 Unity and the complete absence of individuality is our most effec- tive means to victory" said Stock. Seeking a complete voidance of mercenary interests and collec- tive drive for party success, Stock pointedly illustrated his topic by submitting a brief resume of Alaska voting as tabulated in the primary elections last April. Taking several of the Territorys outstanding cit ies, Stock quoted figures which in- dicated that about 75 percent of the voters had preferred no choice relative to party, and that the remaining 25 percent had been all most equally divided between the Republican and Democratic camps
 This continued Stock, lis evil dence enough that the majority of persons in the Territory are not casting in accordance with a party whitn, hut are balloting in re- spect to the individual candidates. In addition to unity we need ma- terial and it is evident from the background of cur candidates that we are well fortified in that field of operations. By infallible unity it will be our purpose to seek out the majority votes which are un- affiliated and sweep the Territorial vote October 9 to precede the elec- ticns in the States with a smash ing victory"
 Doing a well executed job as toastmaster, Howard Stabler intro- duced Stock as a successful build ing contractor in the Anchorage area, and the Republican candidate for Congressional Delegate from Alaska. Although member of the Republican party for many years, Stock pointed to the fact that he has never before been a candidate for public office.
 Following group singing of America" Mrs. Margaret White, Republican National Committee woman, was introduced and deliv- cred short address. Mrs. White has been active in four Republican National Conventions.
 Having been actively associated with the Dewey headquarters in both 1914 and 1948, Al White was then called on for short address. One of the nine men in the Dewey New York headquarters this year, White is the General Counsel for the Central Republican Commit tee.
 Mrs. Doris Barnes, candidate for Representative to the Territorial Legislature from the first division, was then introduced by the spokes- man. Mrs. Barnes is resident of Wrangell, was twice Mayor of that city, and is presently Vice. President of the Federation of Wo- mems Clubs in Alaska.
 Helmi Bach, candidate for Rep resentative to the Territorial Legis- lature, was also present at the dinner last night. Mrs. Bach is a 3O-year resident of the Territory and has been active in the educa- tional field in Douglas for many years.
 J. Simpson MacKinnon, candidate, for Representative to the Terri torial Legislature, was cited for his active past performance in the Territory. A resident of Juneau, MacKinnon was 1947 President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. An Annapolis graduate of 1920, MacKinnon was active in both World Wars.
 With definite hat in the Sena- torial race, Mrs. Elton Engstrom was introduced as Republican Senatorial candidate. Mrs. Eng strom is a graduate of the Uni versity of Washington, and has re- sided in the Territory for the past | 21 years.
 Anita Garnick, also candidate for the Territorial Senate, has liv- ed in Alaska for 30 years.
 Al Goetz, 27 years resident of Douglas and past Mayor of the city, was introduced as the Repub- lican candidate for the post of Territorial Auditor Donald Mac Donald, Highway Engineer candi- date, was unable to attend the din- ner last night.
 Elton Engstrom, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Alaska, then delivered short | address regarding highlights of the recent Republican National Con- vention in Philadelphia.
 Henry Benson, Territorial Com missioner of Labor, delivered a | brief address outlining the pro- fao< of tI,o 4I,a o1v,, |