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Gen. Eisenhower. Senator Taft's
hackers, however, predict they will
have between Is and 80 delegates
His supporters include Harry For
head, Erie County chairman
Frank Kenna, Queens County
chairman, Ex-CongresSmen w
Kingsland Macy and Hamilton
Fish. New York delegates are not
legally pledged. The primary elec-
ton will be held April %.
NORTH CAROLINA (26).
Top Republican leaders are
sharply divided between Senator
Taft and Gen. Eisenhower. j. E
Broyhill. national committeeman
is officially neutral. but believed
to favor Senator Taft. The Sena-
tor also has the support Of John
A. Wilkinson. party nominee in
1913 for United States Senator
Some Eisenhower supporters con-
cede Senator Taft would have a
majority Of delegates If the con-
vention were held soon, but they
hope to cut down the Senator's
lead. Sim A. Delapp, EXC. O. p.
State chairman, heads the Eisen-
hover forces. The State chair
man, j. M. Bailey. jr., is officially
neutral but believed leaning to-
ward Gen. Eisenhower. District
conventions name % delegates
early in March and the other four
viii be selected at State conven-
tion later.
NORTH DAKOTA (14.
Senator Taft has the support Of
Gov. Brunsdale, a national COM
The national COM
mitteewoman and the chairman of
the State committee have publicly
indorsed Senator Taft. State con-
vention tentatively called for May,
OHIO (56).
In his home State, Senator Taft
is far ahead of the field, after
months of organizing and field
work. Petitions have been taken
out by Gen. Eisenhower's follow
ers, but delegates must have his
written consent to use his name
Mr.. Stassen has announced he
will enter the May 6 primary.
OKLAHOMA (16).
The only organized campaigning
here is for Gen. Eisenhower
Former State Chairman c. z
Barnes is heading the drive. Party
officials so far have declined any
open commitments. w. q. Skelly
former national committeeman
favors Senator Taft. but no formal
Organization has been set up fol
the Senator. The State conven.
tion, February 11-first in the Ma
|tion will select uninstructed dele
gates.
OREGON (18).
Gov. Mckay and Senator Morse
are for Gen. Eisenhower. Politica,
observers said they expect WarreL
to enter the primary, May 16.
PENNSYLVANIA (70).
Senator Duff is a handspring II
the Eisenhower national organiza'
tion. He is the only Pennsylvania
leader who has committed him.
self. An inter-party fight, how.
ever, could seriously affect the di.
Irection Of this big delegation. ane
State leaders are closely watching
Senator Duff, Gov. Fine and Ma
Ttional Committeeman Mason Owl.
lett. Mr.. Stassen. now a resident
of the State and president of the
University of Pennsylvania. has
announced he will enter the pri-
mary, April %. A group of Mac
Arthur admirers say they viii
enter his name. A candidates
consent is not required.
RHODE ISLAND CD.
An Eisenhower headquarter'
has been opened but SO far hi
supporters have not obtained an,
Endorsements from State G. o. P
leaders. Senator Taft's backer'
said they will open an organized
movement soon. Convention il
April.
SOUTH CAROLINA (6).
Litigation between two warrinf
G. o. P. factions has confused thu
situation. The national commit
teeman and State chairman wht
are recognized by the 6. O. P
national committee have declare:
| for Senator Taft. Delegates viii
be named at a State convention
April 16, unless the legal actions
delay it.
SOUTH DAKOTA t14.
Senator Taft has the backing o
Charles Hayes. former State su
preme. court judge. Harvey Jew
ett. national committeeman, !
urging an Eisenhower slate. Ma
.Etional committeeman Axel ]. Bee
Ifavors an uninstructed delegation
j The primary is June 8.
i TENNESSEE (20).
4 Party regulars who control th
state organization are allnos