Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-24


During recent weeks 1 have
made a thorough and thoughtful
review of the political situation
and l have concluded that in
loyalty to President Eisenhower
and to the principles and objec-
tives for our country which he
represents, 1 should do what !
can to nominate Gov. Chris
Herter of Massachusetts for Vice
President at the coming conven-
ton.
My reasons are these:
l. An Eisenhower-Herter ticket
will run at least 6 per cent
stronger than an Eisenhower
Nixon ticket. This difference is
certain to reflect decisively in a
number Of senatorial and House
seats, and may well be the mar
gin of majority or minority in
the Congress. Under some cir
cumstances this difference may
even be very important in the
presidential election itself.
This minus 6 per cent has per-
sisted Notwithstanding the favor
able opportunity of the incum-
bency Of the Vice Presidency
The detailed polls show that the
negative side is relatively high
est among those best informed
and among the younger voters.
Thus it seems probable that the
negative side of an Eisenhower
Nixon ticket may increase as a
campaign progresses.
"On the other hand, Gov. Chris
Herter has a lifetime record of
effective action rejecting thor
oughly the same broad and basic
philosophy as that Of President
Eisenhower in both domestic and
foreign policy. He is recognized
by those who know him not only
in our Republican Party, but
specifically in labor, minoritieS,
and Independents, for these
qualities, plus an integrity and
strength of character of the
finest standard. Thus, he will
maintain very hign favorable
rating as he becomes better
known throughout the Nation,
and he will not subtract on the
ticket in any manner from Pres
ident EiSenhower's own incon-
parable public support.
Sees More Aid to Peace
2. The independent people at
home. important portions of the
population abroad. and the un-
committed nations in the world,
would have greater confidence in
an Eisenhower Herter ticket.
This will improve the prospects
of a lasting peace and for success
for United States leadership
versus communism. 1t will also
contribute more to the future
stability and progress of the
United States economy.
l intend to actively endeavor
TO bring about Gov. Chris Her.
ter's nomination for Vice Presi-
dent. wish to make it clear
that l. of course, do not take
this action as a personal repre-
sentative of President Eisen-
hover. At the same time 1 am
confident that If the Republican
Convention n inmates Gov
Chris Herter for Vice President
President Eisenhower will be
pleased to have him on the
ticket. My own action is taker
to fulfill my duty and response
bility as I see it to the President
and to our country and to oul
Republican Party.
Releases" His Backers
AS a first step have requested
those delegates who have asked
permission to support my name
for the vice presidency, anC
those young people who hav'
publicly expressed such support
sincerely. but without TALKING
with me, to instead support Gov
Chris Herter. I have told then
that it is clear to me that m!
name, for different reasons
would also subtract a very i'm
portant per cent of voters o
the adverse feeling toward m
among some within our Republi
can Party. have so often beef
so firm against the extrem
right as well as the extreme lef
that l have incurred a deter
mined opposition within a por
ton Of my own party.
l am deeply convinced tina
for the good Of America an
for the cause Of peace n
honorably avoidable handicaI
should be placed on Presiden
Eisenhower in this election. HI
policies and his leadershi
should be submitted to the peo
pie without extraneous detrac