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performed the Democratic work
IN the District for the last IL
years. A vote for Senator
Morse's slate is a vote for the
experienced, capable and con-
tinued Democratic leadership
of the District and for its fear
less and courageous champion,
Senator Wayne Morse"
Morse Lashes Press
In a television program yes
terday. Senator Morse lashed
the press in general and the
Washington Post. in particular,
Gor its coverage Of his cam
Paign.
Senator Morse charged that
the Post had tried Ito smear"
him by implying there was
something wrong with his ac-
cepting a $500 speaking fee
from a Teamsters Union local.
Senator Morse has said that
$500 is his standard fee for the
many lectures he gives every
year to all types of groups.
While the Post has not made
any Endorsement for the presi-
Dental nomination, it has
urged election of the Humphrey
slate Of candidates.
Campaigning Goes On
Both Senator Morse and
Senator Humphrey will be
campaigning intensively here
today.
Senator Humphrey will an
swer questions phoned IN by
listeners on a television pro-
gram at 2 pm. today on WRC-
TV Channel 4. The Senator
will be assisted by Frank
Reeves, the Humphrey candi-
date for Democratic national
committeeman.
Senator Morse will be seen
on WMAL-TV Channel 7 at
4:30 pm. and will appear on
meet the Press" at 6 pm. on
WRC-TV Channel 4. At 8
am. today Senator Morse will
be heard on Radio Station
WOOK.
Leaders of the Draft Steven
son Committee will appear on
television at 1880 pm. today
on WMAL-TV Channel Z.
Neither Senator Kennedy Of
Massachusetts, nor Vice Presi-
dent Nixon chose to file for the
District election. the smallest
of all the presidential primaries
in number of voters, according
to Richard M. Scammon, direc-
tor of elections research Of the
Governmental Affairs Institute.
No write-in votes are permitted.
Importance Stressed
While fewer ballots may be
cast in this election than in
any other presidential primary,
political observers believe it
will have an important effect
psychologically because it is
being held in the Nations Cap
ital.
Senator Humphrey has said
that the District election re-
suits will condition what hap
pens to Hubert Humphrey" in
the May 10 West Virginia pri-
mary where he is being chal-
lenged by Senator Kennedy.
Senator Morse has predicted
that a District victory for him
could spark a political prairie
fire that would sweep the coun-
try.
Backers Of Mr.. Stevenson
contend that a win here for
the former Democratic presi-
dental nominee would rock
the Nation"
The election will give voters
an opportunity to elect officials
in both the Democratic and
Republican parties and to vote
on various questions Of public
policy.
The Democratic primary has
captured most of the attention
because there will be no presi-
dental preference question on
the G. o. P. ballot.
Adding interest to the Dem
ocratic contest is a bitter three
way struggle for control of the
District Democratic Central
Committee.
In the Republican primary
two insurgent candidates are
running against a slate backed
by the Republican State Com
mlttee. However, all the G. o. P
candidates agree that Vice
President Nixon should be the
Republican presidential nom
inee.
A total of 155 candidates are
seeking election, ITO on the
Democratic and A on the Re.
publican ballot.
Despite the length of thu
ballots. voters here have ont
consolation-they will be per.
m.tted to sit down while voting