Milford chronicle., 1956-11-09

odlu MI. haSkell IN victory
statement.
Il wish could express fully
the gratitude and the humility that
are in my heart this evening. The
trust placed in me by the people of
this state is the greatest honor in
my life.
Il recognize and accept the re-
sponsibilities that go with this off
ice, and there will be only one test
tOr every ton that comes before
me in the Congress. That test will
be What Is right for all the people
OF Delaware and the nation.
Il hope that my deep apprecia-
tiOn will reach all of the men and
women Republicans, Democrats
and lndependents-who supported
me in this election
And most of all, l want to thank
my many friends in the Republi-
can Party who devoted so much
personally, who gave so much of
their time and effort, to make this
campaign success. "
Governor Boggs commented:
" ali lily LtlAOW OAbALttAc Va
Delaware / wish to express my
sincere appreciation for their con-
fidence in making this victory pos
sible To my fellow candidates and
Republican Party workers, l thank
them all for their strenuous sup
port
'sTO my distinguished opponent,
Mr. Mcconnell and his party. / sa-
lute them for d hard and Vigorous
campaign. / ask for their coopera-
tion for Delaware in the days
ahead
I'm this victory l recognize the
great responsibility which goes
with il. and I will endeavor in
every way to measure up to it for
the benefit of all of our people.
with the help of God and the
cooperation of my fellow citizens.
/ know that Delaware will move
forward soundly and successfully.
IN conclusion. thanks again to all
and, LET us pray for peace in this
world and the freedom and happi-
ness of all people"
Concession Statements
Statements cOnceding the elec-
tions were made a short time be-
fore midnight by Mr.. Mcconnell
and Mr. Mcdowell.
Said Mr.. Mcconnell:
My sincere congratulations to
Governor Boggs upon his victory
Also. / commend him upon the
high level of the campaign which |
he conducted. He can be sure of |
my cooperation in the days ahead |
in all matters for the best interests
of our citizens, l wish him well in |
the days ahead.
The campaign was a very en-
joyable and rewarding experience.
learned a great deal more about
our state, and met large number
of our fine citizens. MY deep ap-
preciation goes to the Democratic
Party for having given me this hon
or
May also commend the efforts
of the press and radio to keep the
public fully informed through the
medium of news columns and news
broadcasts of the campaign issues
of the various candidates.
MY sincere thanks and deepest |
gratitude will always go 80 the
many who so ably and untiringly |
supported my campaign. Recollec- |
tions of their dedicated work on |
my behalf swill always remain
among my most treasurer memo
ries.
Mr.. Mcdowell said:
II want to extend my congratu-
lations to Hal Haskell. have well
coined this opportunity to know |
him. better. l have full confidence
in his ability. to carry on and to
represent the people of the state |
as they should be represented in
the Congress of the United States. |
In these trying times, in the |
difficult days to come, I know he |
will make the decisions that are |
right for the nation and Cor the |
people of Delaware. shall be |
happy to cooperate with Sina at all |
times"