Evening star., 1949-07-20
By John v. Horner

regard the big hight for the noml-
nation as between them and are
inclined to count out two other
aspirants.
The latter are Horace Edwards
of Richmond. former chairman OF
the State Democratic Party, and
Remmie L. Arnold, Petersburg
manufacturer. Mr.. Edwards sup
porters insist, however, that he is
in the thick of three way contest
Two Senators to Speak.
In Arlington, Senator Battle
will speak at a reception at $3.50
o'clock tonight at the home of
Harry K. Green. commissioner of
revenue, and stanch organization
supporter. In the event of rain
the affair will be held in Wash
ington-Lee High School.
Other speakers will include Sen
ators Byrd and Robertson.
Tomorrow Senator Battle will
move into Alexandria where he
will hold a press conference at
10:30 am, at the George Mason
Hotel; attend a women's luncheon
at 1890 pm, at the Old Club, and
a reception at $50 pm. at the
George Mason, and make one of
his major addresses at 8 pm. at
the George Washington High
School.
Tomorrow afternoon, he and
Mrs. Battle will attend a tea at
pm. at the Fairfax County Club.
Alexandria also will be the
scene tomorrow for bid for sup
port for Mr.. Miller by Mr.. White
head, who will arrive about $3.50
pm. for a tour of the city. He
will speak at tbs pm. over Sta
ton WPIK and then go to Fred
ericksburg.
Miller Hammers at Machine"
The Battle campaign has been
building up fast since Senator
Byrd gave him public Endorsement
10 days ago and focused attention
on the differences between the
Battle and Miller PHILOSOPHERS.
The organization tagged Mr.. Mil
ler as the hope Of labor czars"
outside Virginia.
Mr.. Miller rejected this. He has
made frequent references to the
machine" asserting that Senator
Byrd is debating its actions from
Washington as absentee land
lord" He charged that since Sen
ator Byrd has been the organiza-
ton leader. Virginia Governors
have been subservient to his Or
ders.
While Senator Battle and other
members of the organization have
denied this charge, not until yes
terday did the candidate roll up
his sleeves and denounce Mr.. Mil
ler in contemptuous words.
"Mr. Miller's campaign is GER
tainly the most remarkable in my
memory" he asserted during a
crab feast near Gloucester Court
house.
Abuse of Virginia Charged.
1T is based entirely upon abuse,
vituperation and criticism of the
government of Virginia, the State
we all love.
IF he has proposed one progress
sive thing in this campaign, I have
never yet heard of it. He says
only that the issue to be decided
on August 2 is whether there shall
be in Virginia a free society
"Mr. Miller says Virginia is the
worst governed place outside the
Kremlin. Imagine it. This is
what a candidate for the high
Office of Governor is saying about
the government approved by the
people of the State we all love.
Il cannot help but recall the
old saying: 1T is an evil bird that
befouls its own nest
Speaks on Radio.
Later on a radio speech at
Newport News, Senator Battle
said that as far back as February
Joseph D. keenan,, director of the
Labor League for Political Edu-
cation. addressed a letter from
his Washington Office to all or
ganizations affiliated with the
Virginia Federation of Labor. The
letter was represented as calling
on labor to fight restrictive labor
laws by the best means available
political action.
After that, Senator Battle went
on. in April, j. S. Smith, chairman
of the Virginia Labor League for
Political Education, called on all
VFL locals to have their member
ship contribute Is cents to fight
for the election of friendly candi-
dates.
Nov please get this picture" ;"
Senator Battle said. Joseph D.
keenan, started the ball roll
ing by calling on all officials and
to work for the repeal
of Virginia's labor laws. Then
j. S. Smith, chairman of Virginia
Labor's League for Political Edu-
took up the ball and called
on all union officials affiliated with
the league for an assessment of
Is cents per member to secure
funds in order to elect friendly
candidates and to do something
about the iniquitous labor laws
on the statute books Of Virginia
for which purpose, he says he
must raise and spend some
money"