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Dr.. Rutland Proposes
S'akeup Of Bureaus
In Health Department
Would Reduce Is Units
To Six; $2,45.34l
Budget Is Presented
By Jerry OLeoN. yr.

A sweeping reorganlzat1on OF
the District Health Depart
ment's 16 bureaus into a tenta-
tive six divisions and a separate
division of hospitals was called
for today by Health Officer
George c. Rutland in presenting
to the Commissioners a $2,245,-
321 budget estimate for fiscal
1850.
The proposed efficiency shakeup
in the department overshadows DIR
Rufland's budget, which is $20S, ,S2l
more than the Health Department
received for this years appropria-
ton. No new construction is asked
by the department-in accordance
with the Commissioners austerity
order---hut within-grade promotions
and badly needed new personne
account for the higher estimate.
The overall District budget esti.
mate for fiscal 1850 is placed al
Sic, ,188, ,64S, pending a public hear.
ing, set by the Commissioners today
for 10 am. Thursday, October 81
Before that time, the Commission
ers also will hold an executive hear.
ing, on the estimates.
Biggest Division.
Biggest of the new divisions con-
templated by DR.. Rutland in the
reorganization plan would be
called the Division of General Med
ical Care. Under that category
would be grouped the following bu-
reaus, now operating independently
of one another: Preventable Dis
ease, tuberculosis, Venereal Disease
Cancer Control, Nursing, Mental
Hygiene, Laboratory, Housekeeping
Assistance and Out-Patient Relief
In the proposed reorganization
an $3.50 director of general med.
ical care would be appointed.
To make room for this official DR.
Ruhland proposes to eliminate thu
position Of epidemiologist from tn
Preventable Disease Bureau and re.
duce the salary of the present direc'
tor Of preventable diseases from
So, ,060 to STOP.
DR.. c. c. Dauer, present epidemi
ologist of the Preventable Diseas
Bureau, is regarded by Health De
partment sources as a likely candi
date for the post Of director OF gen
eral medical care. DR.. James 6
Cumming, present chief OF tn
Preventable Disease Bureau, is ex
pected to retire soon.
School Section Next.
Next larger division under tn
proposed reorganization, would b
that of the Medical Inspection o
Schools. The chief of that bureal
would be overall director for al
maternal and child health services
|
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14O.MiIeWinds
Lash Key West,
Head for Miami
Hurricane Is Growing ;
Some Florida Keys
Reported Inundated
BULLETIN

MIAMI, Fla. R.-Winds esti-
mated at lao miles an hour
swept across Key West today
as a big and growing hurri-
cane passed over the city ITS
miles south of Miami. The re-
port of the storms intensity
was made by the Navy to the
Miami Weather Bureau. Com
munications to Key West are
out. Hurricane very in
tense" the Navy said. en-
struments blown away. Esti-
mated winds 140 miles an
hour" A weather observer at
Tavernier, an island 100 miles
north of Key West, said tides
were inundating some of the
Florida Keys.
Evening star., 1948-09-21
By Archibald M. CrossIey
nirsctor. tha croxslax Poll

The Thomas E. Dewey ticket,
as of September !, polled 81 per
cent, or only l per cent more
than a majority of total voters.
President Truman, Henry A.
Wallace and Gov. j. Strom Thur
mond together received 4s per
cent.
The distribution Of the national
vote by candidates was as follows,
with a - per cent undecided vote
Y,,.oyo rod.
Evening star., 1948-09-21

A number of factors may operate
to change the distribution of the
vote to some degree, but so long as
the Progressive and States Rights
Parties remain in the race, it seems
unlikely that the regular Demo-
cratic Party can pass the Repub-
licans in the remaining weeks. How
ever, it Is not impossible that the
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(See DEWEY, Page A-6)
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(See U. N, Page A-3..
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(See PALESTINE, Page ADD
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(See PROBE, Page A-4.)
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(See CADETS, Page A-4)
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(See TRUMAN, Page A-6)
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(See CHI, Page A-4J \
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(See MURDER, Pag,
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School Section Next.

Next larger division under the
proposed reorganization, would be
that of the Medical Inspection OF
Schools. The chief of that bureau
would be over all director for all
maternal and child health services,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
ASST. SECRETARY
WIN. WAQNE, OTHER
OFFICIALS ON VISIT
Heavy Schedule Of Public
Meetings, Hearings for
Int. Dept. Executive

Many Federal Government ofii-
cials arrived here over the weekend
in connection with the Juneau visit
of William E. Warne, Assistant Sec
rotary of the Interior.
Col. j. P. Johnson, General Mama
ger OF the Alaska Railroad, and his
Executive Assistant, Larry r. Moore,
came here from Anchorage.
Lowell M. Pickett, Regional Di-
rector of the Bureau of Land Man
agement, also came here from Anch-
orage to confer with Secretary
Warne. James F. Doyle, Bureau OF
nhhd Management Attorney, came
here from Portland Ore
John N. Ball, Chief of Operations
of the U. s. Fish and Wildlife Ser
vice Refuge Branch, came here from
Washington. D. C.
A heavy schedule of conferences
lis scheduled for Warne and the
other officials during their stay in
Juneau
This morning, Warne met with
officials of the Alaska Native Ser
vice and concluded arrangements
for a survey of reindeer conditions
and a census of those animals to be
made after July by the Native Ser
vice and the Fish and Wildlife Ser
vice. Don c. Foster, ANS Superin-
| tendent, explained that efforts will
be made to rehabilitate the rein
deer industry.
! This afternoon. Warne attended
t. conference of all Interior Depart
/ ment officials in this area at tht
duneau Lions Club at noon toI
luncheon.
Il This evering, he will attend a pua-
lie meeting of the Juneau CITY
Council in the Council Chambers.
Tomorrt ", most of the visiting
officials will he present at hearings
in the Senate, on land reservations
by the, Army, Air Force and Navy IL
the Aleutians.
At noon, Secretary .Warne will bt
the luncheon guest of the Rotary
Club.
Tomorrow evening, Warne viii
be guest of honor at no-host din.
ner in the Baranof Hotel. The public
is invited to attend but reservation
must be made not later than moor
tomorrow at the City Hall or The
Baranof Hotel The dinner, which
Eegins at 8 pm, win cost $3.50 pei
plate.
Wednesday, Warne will leave here
on a tour of Sc Alaska points.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
HOWARD BRUCE
NOMINATED FOR
POSITION ON EC

WASHINGTON, May 3.--tR--
Howard Bruce of Maryland was
nominated today to be Deputy Adj
ministrator for Economic Coopera-
ton.
Bruce is a Baltimore industrial
list. He was for IA years men,
Der Of the Democratic National
Committee from Maryland.
Bruce would work under Paul
Hoffman. Administrator of the
agency which handles the Europ-
can recovery program.
Bruce now is chairman of the
Board of the Worthington Pump
and Machinery Corporation, and
chairman Of the Maryland Dry
Dock Company Of Baltimore and
director Of numerous other cor
porationS.
He was awarded the distinguish
ed service medal for his services
during the last war in which he
served in the Army Service Forces.
At one time he was director of
materiel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
Sen. Taylor
IS Arrested
In Alabama

WASHINGTON, May --tR--
Senator Taylor of Idaho told the
Senate today he doubts he would be
alive If he had let himself be pro-
voked into talking back" to police
after his arrest in Birmingham, Ala
Taylor said two police officers,
taking him to Jail, drove through
open country and along a lonely
road.
1T was obvious they had taken
detour, just hoping would pro-
woke something he said.
If he had made any move toward
resisting the officers. Taylor said,
Il am not sure L would be here
today. In fact, / am not sure l
would be alive today.
Taylor, Vice Presidential candi-
date of Henry A. Wallace's new par
ty, was arrested on a disorderly con-
duct charge. Police said he tried to
enter Southern Negro Youth con-
ference meeting through door
marked Negroes and violated seq
regation laws. He was freed ON bail
for trail tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
BIGpLANES
DISPLAYED
BY RUSSIA

WASHINGTON, May 3-IR-The
zig. four-engined planes that Rus
sia put on display over the weekend
may provide new insight into her
airborne army equipment.
Military experts here await the
arrival of more detailed reports from
United States diplomatic observers
at the May Day Parade before an
alyzing what the Red Air Force put
out for show.
1t is likely that at least some OF
the big planes were the Soviet Tu-70,
an aircraft bearing close resemblance
to the American B-29.
The assumption has been that the
Russians copied many of the fea-
lures of five B-29's known TO have
been forced down in Soviet-con-
trolled areas during the war.
Photographs of the Tu-70 indi-
cate it may be hybrid transport
bomber.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
SELECTIvE
SERVICE IS UP
TO CONGRESS
House Committee Reports
on New BiII-Up for De-
bate Next Week

WASHINGTON. May 5.--L7l---
The House Armed Services Com
mittee today sapproved % to a
two-year draft bill
The vote puts the issue for selec-
tive service formally before Con-
gress for the first time since the
war.
Before voting, the committee
heard Secretary of Defense For
restal call the measure excellent
There is an immediate and i'm
perative demand for something to
augment the size of our armed
forces" he said This bill pro-
vides it,
The five committee members
voting against the bill were Reps.
Short tR-Mo0, Bishop (R-Ill3,
Philbin Mass Havenner Cd
Calif.), and Hefferman tD-NY).
Regular Service Draft
The House bill provides only
for a draft for regular service.
Andrews has been assured by
House leaders that the bill will be
called up for debate next week.
These are the bills principal pro-
visions
L. 1t would raise the total auth
orized manpower OF the Armed
Forces to zoos 1882 Army 1877 1000.
Air Force $4,000. and Navy and
Marine Corps 666,882 The present
total strength is l,384,50o.
/, 2. Men from 10 through 80
would be registered. with those
from 10 through % liable for two
years service. Men in the 1926
group could enlist voluntarily in
the regular army for two years
but in no other service.
Most Vets Exempt
3. Most veterans would be ex-
empt from service, but those under
81 would have to register.
d. Industrial plants could be
seized by the government if they
refused to give top priorities to
armament orders, or If they did
not provide equipment at what the
Secretary Of Defense considered
reasonable prices.
5. Doctors up to As years old
could be drafted for two years
service.
6. Ministers. divinity students
and some conscientious directors
would be exempt from service.
7. Deferments for schooling. de-
pendency and occupation would be
determined by the President.
8. The law would expire two
years after it went into effect.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
Fish, WILDLIFE
OFFICIALS COME
DURING WEEKEND
Rhode, RaIsfon and Ball
Arrive in juneau on
Service Business

Clarence j. Rhoos, Regional Di-
/ rector Of the y. 8. FISH Erd Wiz,
life Service, returned here over the
weekend from Anchorage. He will
spend about a week in Juneau be-
fore returning to the Westward and
wind up his affairs there before re-
manning permanently in his new Of
flee.
George B. Kelez, Fisheries Man.
agement Supervisor, will leave here
within a few days to take care OF
official business in Seattle.
Dan Ralston, newly appointed Law
Enforcement Supervisor, also arrived
over the weekend with Mrs. Ralston.
Ralston, who is a former Juneau
Police Chief and Territorial High
way Patrolman, will reside at the
10th Century Apartments.
John N. Ball, Chief of Operations
of the Wildlife Refuge Branch, ar
rived here from Washington, D. c
to participate in military land res
ervations hearings here.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
Z STRIkES
SCHEDULED
next week
CBy The Associated Press

(By The Associated Press
Labor-management relations en-
tered crucial period today in
the railroad and automotive indus
tries.
Strikes in both have been sci
for next week, but last minute
efforts are being waged to stave
them off.
The nations major meat pack
ers, meanwhile, reported some sue
cess in their back-t o-work drive,
but the CLIO meat handlers union
said its members were holding
firm.
Members OF the National (Rail-
way Mediation Board resumed
conferences in Chicago, designed
to avert strike of some 10000
railroad workers set for May II.
Mediator Frank Douglass said
beth railroad labor and manage
ment remain too far apart on
issues OF a threatened strike for
him to call a joint meeting. Since
Thursday he has been meeting
with the disputants separately in
an effort to narrow down the wage
and rules issues and avert the
walkout.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
Tuo Year Draft Measure Is Now Propose
Decision on (oIored Persons
Owning Homes in White Areas
Handed Down by Highest Court

WASHINGTON. May 3.-iR-
A Go Supreme Court ruling today
banned court enforcement of re-
strictiye real estate agreements
which bar persons from all-white
neighborhoods because of race Oh
color
Chief Justice Wilson wrote two
opinions upholding in full the
rights, of colored property owners
One opinion dealt with state court
actions, the other with Federal
court cases.
Justices jackson, Reed and Rut-
ledge took no part in the case
Joining with Vinson were Justices
Black, Frankfurter, Douglas, Muir
ply and Burton.
Opinion of Justices
The six Justices at the same
time refused to declare that such
restrictive agreements are them
selves invalid. Vinson wrote that
SO long as the agreements are
voluntarily adhered to, without en-
forcement assistance by Federal OF
state courts, they violate no law.
In the case of state courts, Vim
sen said the historical context ii
which the l4th amendment became
part of the constitution" mus
not be forgotten.
The decisions were given on ap.
peals filed on behalf OF colorec
families in st. Louis, Detroit, ane
Washington, d. C. The families
were barred by court injunction.
from living in houses which the,
purchased in white neighborhoods
The court also in effect upheld
a decision that top movie com
panies must pay heavy damage
for refusing to license their bes
features for first-run showing b
an independent theatre.
Movie Case Decision
The decision gave $375,000 dam
ages to William Goldman, opera
tor OF the Erlanger Theatre IL
Philadelphia. The Supreme Cour
reused to review it, thus permit
ting it to stand unchanged despit,
legal attacks by the leading mo,
ton picture firms.
In appealing to the Supreme
Court, these firms said more thar
SO similar suits are pending agains
them. Many millions of dollars ar,
involved.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
Big Vote in
n,
4fh Division
ByDerlotrais

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 3-tR
With three-fourths of the fourth
divisions votes counted in the Alas
ka Primary, Democratic candidates
for their party's nomination fol
Territorial Administrative posts con-
tinued to draw heavier vote than
in the Republican Primary.
E. L. Bartlett, present delegate to
Congress, polled 2,l3l votes. r. H
Stock, Republican seeking the post
polled 1896. Both automatically get
their party's nomination and will
oppose each other in the general
election because they had no opposi-
ton in the primary
Election officials said it may be
three weeks before all fourth divi-
sion returns are in from the far
flung precincts.
With 36 of the divisions 65 pre-
cincts reported, including the eli y of
Fairbanks, this was the lineup for
other offices:
Attorney General. Gerald Will
liam, Democrat, l,245 votes, and AL
mer j. Peterson, Republican 1857
Both are automatically nominated
Auditor: Frank Boyle, incumbent,
leading Harry B. Deland 1.46l to
800 for the Democratic nomination.
Albert Goetz. automati-
cally nominated, sci.
Highway Engineer-Donald Mac
Donald II leading incumbent Frank
Metcalf for the Democratic party
1874 to 494 Republican
Ira Farnsworth, automatically nom
mated, drew 52l.
Leaders in the divisional races
for party nominations for two Sen
ate and five House seats are:
Senate-Democrats, Frank Barr
and Jesse Lander; Republicans, John
Butrovich and Clarence Woofter.
House-Democrats, Essie Dale,
Warren Taylor, Frank Angerman,
Glen Franklin, Robert Hopes; Re-
publicans. A. F. Coble, George Mis-
covich, Walter Calhoun, Lawrence
Meath and Alden Wilbur.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
GOV. DEWEY
IN OREGON
FOR VOTES

PORTLAND, May While
leading Oregon Republicans scram-
rled for neutral sideline positions
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey set out to-
day on an intensive quest for Ore
CONS Republican Presidential Pri-
mary preference May 81
1t was clear-cur race. The only
other contender was Harold A. Stas-
sen of Minnesota.
Dewey set a fast pace Tor his
first day--a tempo unlikely TO be
slowed during the ensuing three
weeks CT campaigning which will
take him the length and breadth Of
Oregon, and with side jaunts into
Washington. On the outcome he
was stalking his political prestige
against StaSSen.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
ARABS WAIT
ON ATTACK,
PALESTINE
cBy the Associated Press

The Jewish army Haganah in
sisted today that armies of Syria
and Lebanon have invaded north
ern Palestine, but an AP report
er touring the frontier found no
sign of an attack The Arabs de-
MED there had been an invasion
and said it was unlikely the Arabs
would strike until May Is, when
Great Britain abandons her League
of Nations mandate.
Palestine enjoyed peace for the
moment. Armed truces were in
effect in Jerusalem and Jaffa
focal points of battle last week
The British landed 1000 troops in
Haifa to deal with what they call
ed a seriously deteriorated' sit
uation. The British cruiser New
castle patrolled off Jafia. The
United Nations resumed talk on
emergency measures to save Pales-
tine.
Arab refugees streaming from
Palestine were critical of theil
leaders. Some said it looked like
case of "too little and too late.
They said the once Wanted Var
muk army of Fawzi Bey Al Kauk-
il really never numbered more
than 5000 troops. They said the
Jews had 10000 or more trained
troops. $4,000 of them wartime vet
Grams in Haganah. The Arabs talk
ed of an invasion army of only
10000.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
BARAN0F 50UTHBOuND
WITH IS PASSENGERS

The Baranof, steaming southwark
arrived in Juneau this morning at
10 o'clock with six passengers for
here and left an hour and hall
later for Seattle with 10 persons from
Juneau on board as follows:
From Cordova H. Gerstman.
From Seward: Leonard Lauri
Mrs. Bessie Quinto and child, and
Fred and. Albert Vailletti.
To Seattle: Mrs. Alma Carlson
Mrs. Ann belong, Mrs. George
Schmidt and X Schmidt, Mrs. Will
lard Jones, T. C. Hammerson, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Mueller, j.. d. Slower
and John Tale.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
CREATIVE WRITERS
TO DISCUSS POETRY

The Creative Writers Group will
meet tonight at 1880 O'Clock in the
club rooms of the Town Hall Rec
reation Center, the A. B. Hall.
Tonight is Poetry night, and verse
writer's. whether members or not,
are invited to attend for a discus
sion OF verse forms and analysis te
today's poetry. Take your poetry tc
read. A new program for short story
writer's will be started tonight. ano
all writer's are urged to be present
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
CAPT, BROWN, CREW
OF TUGB0AT, GET
H0NOR5 FROM ARMY

SEATTLE, Wash May 3--lR-It
was a nice piece of work performed
by Capt. Neal H. Brown and his
Army tugboat crew in rescuing all
hands from another Army craft
stranded off Mantague Island in
Alaskan waters recently.
And for their GOODNESS and "ef-
ficiency' in doing the job, the Seat
tie skipper and his crew have re-
ceived official commentator from
It. Col. Vancel r. Beck, transpor-
tation officer, u S. Army. Alaska.
The rescue took place April 5.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
N0RTHLAND TRANS.
SUED BY EMPLOYEE
FOR INJURY TO BACK

SEATTLE, May 3--R Harmedas
r. Arfeneault, "a years old. of Seat
tie, has filed suit in United states
District Court against the Northland
Transportation Conpals7 and its
Officers seeking sl5.25O for a hack
injury received February % when
he fell from a gangplank Of the
merchant vessel Palisana at Whit
tier, Alaska.
Arfeneault was employed as wi
! per in the engine room.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
I R UCE is
SOUGHT BY
RED CROSS

LAKE SUCCESS. May 3-IR-
Britain told the United Nations to-
day that the International Red Cross
is trying to negotiate a Jewish-Arab
truce for Jerusalem.
The British report was made at
a secret session of the U. N. trustee
ship council by j. Fletcher-Cooke
British Palestine expert. He said an
announcement might be made in
Jerusalem late today if the Jews and
Arabs agree to the truce.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03


WASHINGTON-Two years have
now passed since this column ex-
posed the fact that Senator Ell
mer Thomas of Oklahoma was
gambling on the commodity market
while making Senate speeches CAL
culated to influence the market.
The story at that time was Wig
orously denied. And since Senators
believe each other rather than a
mere newspaperman, naturally they
did nothing about it.
However, six months have now
passed since Senator Thomas braz-
emily reversed his denial and pub
licly admitted that he had been
specializing AS a result, a Sen
ate subcommittee supposedly has
been investigating Senator Thomas.
But nothing has happened. Not
a peep has home out of the Senate
committee. Reams of additional
information regarding Thomas
amazing deals in cotton, silver, and
the weird characters with whom
he gambled, have now been furn-
ished Senator Ferguson of Michi-
gan chairman of the subcommit-
tee. Ferguson is an able Senator.
frontipuad ~, PAGE Follr)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
II ARE DEAD;
$50 INJURED
BYT0RNAD0ES
6By The Associated Press

10y Ilt ASSOCldlcl = Csso'
Tomatoes and violent windstorms
whipped across seven states over the
weekend, killing at least 81 persons
and injuring more than 100.
Property damage was estimated IN
the millions.
West Virginia and Kentucky COM
munities were lashed by tornadoes
last night. Twisters hit in Missouri,
Oklahoma and Kansas Saturday
High winds and heavy rains occurred
in Indiana and Illinois.
The death toll by states
West Virginia: six; Kentucky:
four; Oklahoma five; Missouri
three; Kansas: two, Illinois; one.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Princess Louise, from Vancouver,
scheduled TO arrive at o'clock this
afternoon, sailing for Skagway at
IL p. m.
Aleutian, from Seattle, schedul-
ed to arrive at 8 or o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Alaska, scheduled to sail from
Seattle Thursday.
Baranof scheduled to sail from
Seattle Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-05-03
OHIO VOTES
IN PRIMARY
ON TUESDAY
Taft and Stassen Wind Up
State Campaign in Bat
lie for Delegates
(By The Associated Press

Senator Robert A. Taft and Ha-
rold E. Stassen wind up their Ohio
delegate battle today amid signs
that the outcome may sway early
COP presidential jalloting at Phila-
aelphia.
Both candidates planned last hour
appeals over statewide radio hook
ups tonight in their contest over %
of Ohio's SO presidential nominating
votes.
Both camps expressed confidence
in the results when upwards of
100000 Republicans go to the polls
in tomorrow's primary.