Evening star., 1952-10-29
when the prerogative of the American
people is exercised on November 4.
w. E. G.

NeW-Falr Dealers have always thought
Of the National Government as their
private property and their right to
direct the destiny of the American peo-
pie as God-given. If the moderates and
independents give them another man
date, because they dislike Joe Mccarthy
and think Ike should have given him
the buns rush, or for some other such
trivial reason, they will have four more
years to mold America into their beau
ideal, the all powerful state. We have
already gone far toward the completion
of the totalitarian pattern-do we dare
risk four more years?
It would seem obvious from the type
of campaign Mr.. Truman is conducting,
that he is mortally afraid that the
Republicans will win. How else can you
explain his crude attempts to defame
a man he once hoped would follow him
as President of the United States? How
else can you explain his utter disregard
for his own personal health?
In addition to Mr.. Truman'S honest
conviction that there should be only one
party-The Deal Party-he must fear
that in the process of cleaning up the
mess" in Washington the Republicans
would uncover innumerable undisclosed
scandals which would convict the Tru-
man administration as the most corrupt
and inefficient governing body in modern
times.
Frank JaggerS, MD.
Who sanctioned the division of Korea
in the first place but the Democratic ad-
ministration? Whose policy caught us
unprepared in Korea? Who was re-
sponSible for a policy that allowed an
American general to be captured by
prisoners on Koje Island? Who has
failed to bring conclusion to the peace
talks in Korea after all of these months
of negotiation? Under whose admin
1stration was the Department of Justice
under investigation? Under what partys
administration were appointees respon-
slble for the scandals in the RFC?
What party's appointees brought dis
grace to the Internal Revenue Bureau?
Now ask you, is the American voter
expected to reward a party whose ad-
ministration has so failed the public
trust by continuing it in office? should
hope not!
Independent Voter.
X
This Government is ours. 1t is owned
by us and operated for our benefit. On
November We will have an opportunity
to pass judgment on President Truman's
administration of our national business
and affairs. These acts affect the prop
erty, the rights, the liberty and the free
dom of every citizen. Therefore every
one of us is directly concerned and vital
ly interested in their effect.
Among the acts and practices are:
Failure to collect taxes justly due from
favored individuals and corporations.
many of whom contributed heavily to
the election of candidates. Gifts to
favorites in and out of office for polit-
ical favors-mink coats, etc. Failure to
prosecute bribe-takers and tax-fixers in
and out of office. Dumping potatoes in
the ocean or burning them; killing little
pigs, destroying wheat and letting fruit
and vegetables rot on the ground to
maintain high prices while many 60
hungry. Declaration of war in Korea
and its continuance by the President
without consent of Congress.
II we approve we may vote for Gov.
Stevenson because he says he approves
and will continue the like if he is elected
President. If we do not approve of such
acts we owe it to ourselves to vote for
Mr.. Eisenhower. For he says he does
not approve such acts and will turn the
raScalS out.
choose to vote for Eisenhower and
all who stand for a square deal.
CNExAl Epn,~nnmk DI.oI>.
Gainesville, Va.
Stevenson differs from Truman in
having more moderate and constructive
attitude on such issues as the Taft
Hartley law and the tidelands oil ques-
ton. He opposes the Brannan plan and
socialized medicine. Unlike Truman, he
rates defense and imitation control ahead
of welfare measures. With a new cabi-
net he will approach problems in con-
ciliatory and effective manner, unlike
the Stalemate under Truman. Steven
sons character, Illinois record, and ac-
ceptance speech indicate a vast i'm
provement over Truman on the cor
ruption issue. He will attract and select
a much higher quality of men for ap-
pointive positions. The dignity of the
presidential Office will be greatly en-
hanced as compared to Truman.
Surely no severe critic of Truman
could actively support Stevenson if he
were just Truman candidate. The list
of Stevenson supporters includes such
Truman critics as Senators Kefauver.
Douglas, Fulbright, Russell. George and
Robertson, as well as independent Dem
ocrats like Jim Farley former Vice Pres
ident Garner, and Governor Battle of
Virginia.
On the points where they can be COM
pared. Stevenson ranks considerably
ahead of Eisenhower. On other points,
Eisenhower is clearly an unknown and
inexperienced quantity. Those who are
willing to follow a military hero with
faith, like Eisenhower. AS for me, pre-
fer Stevenson.
i-Trumanite.
Suggested slogan: If you want to beat
Stain dron, SteeD elect Eisenhower
(iron hewer). Clarence d. Blachly.