Evening star., 1949-12-03
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Brieker Urges Fight
On Welfare Stute
And Hits 'Me-Tooism'
BY The Asseeioisd Press

BY The Asseeiaisd Press
Accused by Vice President
Barkley Of using scare" tactics
In the congressional campaign,
Republicans responded today with
fresh attacks on President Tru-
mans program.
Senator Bricker. Republican. of
Ohio said that If he had his way
the Republicans would wipe out
every vestige of "me-tooism" and
flight the Truman welfare state
down the line" =
We've got to give the voters
something to choose from between
the Republicans and the Demo-
crats." he told 4 reporter before
leaving for Ohio.
Were never going to win until
we come out squarely against the
kind Of socialism the administra-
ton is trying to put over"
Barkley Asks Bill Of Particulars.
Mr.. Barley told q campaign
launching Democratic rally IN
New York City last night that the
Republicans are trying by talking
about "statism" to "scare the
people away from the continuance
Of . constructive program which
has made them more prosperous,
more content and more univer-
sally employed than at any other
period in history"
I'VE are now being told by those
who regard every tree frog as q
roaring lion and every innocent
angleworm q . spreading adder
that we are on the verge Of enter
ing the welfare State and that it
and so-called 'statisln' are lurking
around the corner to absorb the
liberties and devour the substance
Of the people," he declared.
He added that those who want
to wreck the Truman program $50
far lack the courage to specify
the extent Of their prospective
devastation, If they secure control
Of the Government" \
He called on Truman opponents
to t"give the American people a bill
OF particulars as to their pro-
gram"
Bride Shares Ovation.
Six cabinet members, IA Gov
ernors and nearly a dozen Sena-
tors attended the New York
dinner.
The 72-year-old bridegroom In
terrupted his Georgia honeymoon
to deliver the major party policy
speech. His bride Of two weeks
sat beside him throughout and
shared In the ovation from the
crowd as they entered.
The Vice President said that
because of the growing complexity
Of industrial and social condi-
tions, the Federal Government
has had to extend its efforts to
protect the people from selfish
groups.
He said Congress has been COM
PEELED by the people to extend its
activities In the field Of regula-
tions, direction and control" to
keep the channels of trade free.
He said these measures were
not imposed on an unwilling peo-
pie. but were IAN orderly advance
ment in the efficiency and efficacy
of Government in fields which
Government alone can occupy"
Predicts Democratic Victory.
Mr.. Barkley named in this con-
Inection farm and industrial legis-
lation, antitrust and fair trade
laws. the Federal Reserve System
Social Security. flood control, un-
employment insurance and public
health.
After he finished his prepared
speech. Mr.. Barkley put down his
notes and predicted I'm 1852 we
will again elect q Democrat Presi-
dent Of the United States"
Senator Flanders, Republican
LOT Vermont said today he doesn't
agree with party members who
would oppose all OF the Presidents s
welfare proposals.
I'VE ought to explain this So
called welfare state In terms OF
its costs and its effect on the
people," he said. 1--WE Repub-
licans can support some of the
proposals, but I don't think we
should try to outpromise the
Democrats.
I'm fact. I'd rather lose the
election next year than to try
to outpromise the Democrats.
think we would be in better shape
to win the presidency in 1852 by
keeping an even keel now
eSnator Mccarthy. Republican
Of Wisconsin accused Mr.. Barkley
Of resorting to an old political
trick.
"It's an old dodge to promise
the people everything and then
dare your opponent to say what
he would take away from them
and that's what Barkley is do
ing" Senator Mccarthy said.
Everybody agrees that we
should expand and improve So
cial welfare legislation. It's a
question of what is most urgent
and what we can afford to pay
for now"
Tufover Joins Board
Of Palestine Company
I. s., Turnover. Washington man.
ufacturer and Zionist. has been