Milford chronicle., 1956-08-31


Six resolutions commenting or
the effectiveness of the Eisenhower
Administration, the capable" su-
pervision of state government by
Mr.. Boggs, the contributions OF
women's rganizations, the ne d
for such units as the Federation OF
Young Republicans, and Including
one which wecomed first voters
into the party were read by Ridgely
w. Vane of Harrington. Magistrate
Frank Carello of New Castle. Mrs
Helen Lafferty of Lewes Mrs. Mary
C. Talley of Newport, Harold Gun
tier of Wilmington, and Mrs. Davis
After this MIR Yerkes read the
platform, 24-minute chore.
The chairman then introduced
Mr.. Snowden who spoke for &c
minutes and praised Sen. Thomas
l.. Johnson, of Rehoboth, Sussex
County chairman for his support
of important bills during the cur
rent General Assembly.
Before the nominations began al
400 G. Douglass Buck, Jr., played
and sang several songs lampooning
the Democrats, Miss Lois Brasure
of Frankford, also sang.
First to be nominated were the
electors. Mr.. Cohen was named by
Mr.. Maclary. Mr.. Simpson by Ed
ward S. Knight. and Mrs. Smith
by Mrs. Eliza Stephenson of Lewes
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Haskell Nominated
Next came Clair j. Killoran
former state chairman, to nomi-
nate Mr. Haskell. Mr.s Killoran
nointed out that when President
Eisenhower outlined a program
''for positive and constructive ac-
tion" in his acceptance speech at
San Francisco he 'implored" the
election of Republican Congress.
Mr.. Killoran recalled Mr.. Haskelps
career as an aide for Is months
IN the newlv-crcated Cabinet De-
nartment of Health. Education and
Welfare. He spoke of the candidate s
wide knowledge of government
affairs and of his business in
terests. including zone of the larg-
est dairies in the state. He re-
forred to Mr.. Haskell as "a real
Republican" and "daenIy religious
man" and one "who will work con-
scientiously and tirelessly in Con-
gross"
Seconding the Haskell nomina-
tion were c. V. Townsend. Jr., of
Ocean View; Mrs. Davis and Mr..
Layton. Since there was no op-
position the secretary was directed
to cast the unanimous vote of the
convention.
Governor Boggs was then placed
in nomination for a second term by
Mr.. Leach.
AS Mr.. Leach ended his talk there
was a demonstration for Governor
Boggs. Flying saucers," contrived
from, paper plates, came skimming
out of the gallery, together with
confetti, balloons and streamers.
Old hands at these Republican con-
ventions couldn't remember any
thing quite like it.
Seconding Mr.. Boggs' nomination
were Mr.. Rollins, who spoke of the
pleasure of serving four years with
Governor Boggs, who always
knows what he's doing and who
has a reason for everything he
does: Mrs. Peterson, MIR. Irwin,
Donald o. Niederhauser of Holly
Oak and former Rep. George J..
Pyott of Dover This nomination
too. was formalized by Mr.. Bove
when no opposition turned up.
Leading off for Mr.. Snowden.
whose name was next up, Harry
p. Corson of Wilmington, an alter
nate to the national convention.
Dean G. Steele, of Windsor Hills,
in a seconding address, said he
had nothing in mind but Repub-
lican victory.
Seconds-without speeches-came
from George t. Berlin, of Baptist
Church Road: Mr.. Mulholland and
Mr.. Hickman
With the .oting that followed
the convention reached its climax.
Later Mr.. Yerkes nominated Mrs.
Davis for treasurer and DIR. Joseph
s. c. Mach nominated Mr.. Wheat
ley for auditor.
The convention ended at 6:35
with the acceptance speeches.
Sussex delegates were the first
to go into caucus as the precon-
vention activities began this morn
ing. Leading the fight for rescis-
sion of the unit vote was Everett
Warrington, delegate from Indian
River Hundred, the Eighth Repre-
sentative District. He said he had
not decided whom he would vote
for and wanted to make up his
mind after hearing the nominating
speeches.
After an exchange between Mr..
Warrington and Mr.. Lawson. the
after asked that those w..o will
upport Mr.. Buckson raise their
hand.
This brought a discussion and
mother former speaker, Chester
V. Townsend, Jr.. asked for a roll
fall. The poll first disclosed IS
votes. for Mr.. Buckson and two
delegates uncommitted. Two more
delegates came in later and made
he final COUNT sS for the Smyrna
lawyer.
Named TO convention commit
ees by Mr.. Lawson were:
Permanent organization-Ma
Harvey B. Spiccr of georgetown:
Mrs. Catherine B. James, and How
lrd ID. Richardson.
Credentials Mr.. Mulholland,
Mrs. Ruby Wheatley, and Philip
3. Brittingham.
Resolutions-Mrsa Helen LATER
Y. former State Senator Leon c.
Bulow, and William P. Truitt. Jr