Evening star., 1951-12-28
Howard County
Democrats Unite
On StrombefQ
Sybert to Support
| Ex-Foe for House
Seat of Sosscer
By J. l. Michael
StoY sfoff Sorra.nanr.,t

ELLICOTT CITY, Md, Dec. %.
Howard County's warning Demo-
Gratis, envisioning a rare oppor-
tunity to send favorite son to
Congress, have united to boom
former State Senator Paul G.
(Pete) Stromberg for the House
vacancy created when Representa-
tive Sasscer filed for the United
States Senate.
State Senator c. Ferdinand Sy-
bert, who defeated Mr.. Stromberg
in the primaries last year, an
nounced today he will not enter
the race but will support bis for
mer opponent, if the latter decides
to run.
The primary battle between the
two was one of the bitterest ever
seen in Maryland,S second smallest
county. which. because of its size.
seldom is able to place it's candi-
dates near the top of the ballot.
Mr.. Sybert, thrice speaker of the
House of Delegates and regarded
by some observers as the party's
strongest political aspirant, said
his private law practice forbids
devoting the time necessary to
campaign for a two-year Congress
sional term.
Scanning the overall situation
in the fifth district, Mr.. 4Sybert
expressed the opinion that party
disputes, especially in Prince
Georges and Anne Arundel Coun-
ties, offer his own county an ex-
ceptional opportunity to put for
ward a candidate around whom
struggling elements can unite.
Sees Competition Unwise.
Along with other experienced
politicians, Mr.. Sybert declared it
would be unwise for the party to
compete next year with both SEN
iatorial and House candidates hail
ing from Prince Georges County.
Howard County's two Demo-
Icratic factions patched up their
differences and agreed to back MIR,
Stromberg at a recent meeting,
Mr.. Sybert revealed.
I was the first to offer whole
hearted support" he added, "in
the belief that he is the logical
contender"
Mr.. Stromberg, 59-year-old
owner of six weekly newspapers
published in Howard, Baltimore,
Montgomery and Anne Arundel
counties, agreed with this thesis.
but said there is the matter of
Iobtaining his physicians approval.
I The former legislator, whose
newspaper interests include the
Rockville Sentinel and the Glen
fBurnie Star and part ownership
OF the Laurel News-Leader, was
tstricken with a heart attack last
; year but apparently has fully re-
! covered.
/ May Veto Advice.
I am considering my candi-
dacy so seriously" he said, that
may veto medical advice, il
necessary. Men must sometimes
decide whether they will first
lconsider the public welfare or their
own"
Seven others have made known
their availability for the post Mr.
SaSscer held for IA years.
But Howard County Democrats
hold that almost all of them are
involved in party disputes in their
own counties and that those who
are not have not been before the
public long enough to be con-
,, sidered strong candidates.
Republicans also face difficult
ties. Three potentially strong
.. aspirants, State Senators James
B. Monroe, Charles County, and
John R. Fletcher, Prince Georges
County. and Frank Small, jr..
chairman of the State Racing
Commission, are trying to decide
!, between themselves who shall
/ carry the COP. banner.
! But whoever emergeS the winner
is virtually certain to face a pri-
mary fight with George T. Bur-
i, roughs, Upper Marlboro attorney,
who has said that he is in the race
| ito stay. Other Republicans who
!, have announced include DR.. Ralph
L. Morrison, Seat Pleasant dentist.
J, and Joe Mulieri of Annapolis.
7 Commenting on his attitude
toward his party's national poll
cies. Mr.. Stromberg said, Il Ger
tainly am Democrat and will be
} la Democrat for organization pur-
poses-but I do not want to be
: tagged as q Truman Democrat" I"
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