Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-04-06

committeeman Barney l.. WHAT
Hey favorS massing Western
States support behind Senator
IOMahoney Of Wyoming. Former
Representative John A. Carroll,
Denver. thinks Vice President
Barley has good chance If he
wants the nomination"
! Connecticut 16).
i State Chairman John M. Bailey
says Senator Mcmahon will be
made more than a favorite son
candidate. now that Mr.. Truman
rs out of the picture. Some see
Mcmahon boom chiefly as an at
tempt to win him Vice Presiden-
t1al nomination if top spot goes
to Gov. Stevenson, who is re-
ported favorably regarded by
Connecticut Democrats. Conven-
ton June IA.
Delaware (6).
Gov. Carvel says he has long
been friendly with Gov. Stevenson
and also admires Senator Kerr
very much. State Chairman Har-
Irison B. Mcdowell leans to Sena-
tor Kerr at the moment, but re-
serves decision until State con-
yvention in May. Delegation prob
ably will be uninstructed.
Florida GA.
Senator Russell and Senator
lKefauver fight it out in May 6
preference primary which is not
legally binding on delegates to
be elected in State primary May
q. Some party chiefs say Sen
ator Russell has edge but so many
Russell supporters are contesting
for delegate places that Senator
Kefauver may benefit. Senator
Holland says Mr.. Humans deci-
sion not to run strengthens Sen
ator Russell's position.
! Georgia 1887.
Gov. Talmadge says if Mr.. Tru-
man does not attempt to dominate
the convention the Russell group
will have a strong voice in selec-
ton of candidates and in writing
platform. All State leaders think
Senator Russells chances for
nomination improved. Delegs ties
not yet selected.
Idaho 12).
National Committeeman Don
Cavanagh and State Chairman
Gilbert Larson say Senator Kerr
made good impression in tour of
Idaho. but neither has formally
Endorsed. Secretary of State Ira
Masters, only elected Democrat IN
Statehouse, says he is very much
behind Kerr Countrywide Kefau-
yer club made Statewidesafte Mr..
Humans withdrawal. Pocatello
party leader Clifford c. Brown says
he will back Gov. Stevenson. Dele
gates to be picked April 81.
Illinois (6Ol.
Favorite son sentiment for Gov.
Stevenson is apparently unanimous
among party leaders. Delegates
are elected unpledged-50 in April
8 primary and 10 in April Is con-
vention. Senator Kefauver is only
Democratic candidate on prefer
ence ballot, but big write-in for
Gov. Stevenson Is predicted.
/ Indiana t26).
Gov. Henry Schricker has called
Gov. Stevenson the best man for
job" but party leaders generally
say race is wide open at present.
Senator Kerr speaks at Indian
apolis April 10 and Barley is re-
ported having influential friends.
Kefauver clubs organized in In
dianapolis and Evansville, but
State organization leaders have
given them little notice. Delegates
to be picked June 24-uSually 90
Iuninstructed.
Iowa (24).
Democratic Chairman Jake
More and National Committeeman
NJ. P. Hogan, both former Truman
hackers. now are neutral and both
recommend May % State con-
Iyention send uninstructed dele
cation to Chicago. Chairman
More reports Barley, Stevenson,
Kerr, Russell, Kefauver all have
Iowa support.
Kansas u6).
Five delegates so far named.
One favors Senator Kerr. another
Gov. Stevenson. three uncom-
mitted. Most leaders hope Mr..
Truman will state his preference.
Retiring National Committeeman
Carl v. Rice has been supporting
Senator Kerr. State Chairman
John Young won't state his choice
now. He was for Mr.. Truman.
A Kerr Club was formed some
time ago.
Kentucky f26).
Senator Earle Clements, ma
tional committeeman, says if Vice
President Barley. a Kentuckian,
should be a candidate Il expect to
support him and I believe he
would be supported by Ken
Ituckians." Democratic leaders at