Evening star., 1950-10-25
Maryland COP.
AccusedofUsiino
Unfair Tactics
Boys Pass Leaflets,
Sound Trucks Go By
As Democrats Meet
By Alex R. Preston

by NtSA Ns ISStVu
Maryland Democrats rolled on
from Prince Georges County to-
day in their Statewide campaign
after accusing Republicans of un-
fair and unsportsmanlike tactics.
Two incidents at the Demo-
cratic rally in the Hyattsville
Armory last night led to the
charges.
AS more than 300 persons en-
tered the building, three boys
stood on the sidewalk at the foot
of the steps, where all must pass,
handing out Republican liter
ature.
Later, as the rally was under
way. an automobile equipped as
a sound truck passed twice urging
listeners to support the COP.
Police put halt to that.
Representative Sasscer and
Gov. Lane referred to the Incl
dents in their speeches.
Mr.. Sasscer said, Il am sure
that our candidates are sports
men enough not to send sound
trucks and scurrilous propaganda
to be distributed at the doors of
the Republican rallies. We have
two sound trucks touring this
county but they will not pull up
in front of their meetings"
Youths Won't Tell Names.
Gov. Lane also referred to Re
publican tactics" in his remarks
directed at Mr.. Sasscer's oppo-
nent, Thomas S. Carr, Republi-
can. of Annapolis. There was no
indication. however. that Mr.. Carr
was connected with either incl
dent.
THE only thing that I can
think of that would deter him
from coming into Prince Georges
County is that his conscience
would not let him." Gov. Lane
said.
The youths in front of the
building refused to tell their
names. and State Senator L. Har-
old Sothoron told them they were
making fools" of themselves.
The voice on the loudspeakers
could be heard but not understood
inside the building. Hyattsville
Town Policemen w. A. Duvall,
jr., and Kenneth Moureau said
they halted the car and told the
occupants that a city ordinance
prohibits sound trucks. The po-
licemen said they had the name
Of the man operating the micro
phone who had urged support for
William r. Hughes, Republican
candidate for the House of Dele
gates. No charges were placed.
The policemen said they had
received complaint against the
car from some one at the armory,
but would give no further details.
Mr.. Sasscer, meanwhile, branded
as ridiculous hokum" charge by
Mr.. Carr that the Republican
candidate had received anony-
nous warnings to stay out of
Prince Georges County.
I've seen that thing often
pulled late in a campaign to get
into the public press" Mr.. Sas-
seer said" That's one of the best
ways to do ito say something
sensational.
Prince Georges County is q
hospitable county and we welcome
anyone into the county, be it
friend or foe. The only thing he
has to fear is November z :"
Mr.. Carr, when informed of his
opponents remarks, said en-
phatically the warnings were not
q publicity gag"
Will Elaborate on Charges.
He declared he is not attacking
Mr.. Sasscer personally, but claimed
his opponent Should have enough
pride in his job to take an inter-
est in what is going on in the
district he represents, in which
crime and gambling is running
rampant"
He added he would elaborate on
the crime and gambling charges
during a tour of Prince Georges
County today. Mr.. Carr is sched-
uled to speak tonight before the
County Young Republican Club at
the Prince Georges Golf and
Country Club. and at a rally in
Paramount Heights.
Gov. Lane, Mr.. Sasscer, Senator
Tydings. Controller ]. Millard
Tawes and Attorney General Hall
Hammond, made speeches at two
Prince Georges rallies yesterday,
one being held in the afternoon
at the courthouse. Upper Marl-
boro.
Between times, they had a rest
period and buffet supper at the
home of T. Howard Duckett,
Hyattsville, counsel for the Wash
tngton Suburban Sanitary Com
mission.
Senator Tydings, opposed by
John Marshall Butler, accused
the Republicans of conducting a
smear campaign against him
ito keep me from telling you what
I'm telling you tonight"
Mccarthy Charges Reviewed.
He reviewed the charges of
Senator Mccarthy, Republican, of
Wisconsin, of Communists in the
State Department. Senator Ty-
dings headed a subcommittee that
investigated these charges. Re-
publicans previously had looked
into the same allegations, he said,
and no basis was found.
When I took the assignment ]
expected something new" he said
Instead we got names of people
who had been investigated by four
other congressional committees. ]
am charged with whitewashine
while they were not. You know
they are electing a new Senate
this year."
; Senator Sothoron presided owe,
the rally at Upper Marlboro anc