Evening star., 1960-04-12
Avoid Any Stop Kennedy Move,
Stevenson Asks His Supporters
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va,
April IL (AP) .-Adlai Steven
son asked his supporters today
TO disassociate themselves from
any stop Kennedy" drive.
I'm against ganging UP on
any candidate" Mr.. Stevenson
told newsmen while on a tour
Of the grounds at the University
Of Virginia.
Both Senator John Kennedy
and Senator Hubert Humphrey
should have a clean and clear
shot at the (presidentiaD NOM
ination without any such de-
structive tactics" Mr.. Steven
son said.
Mr.. Stevenson, Democratic
presidential candidate in 1852
and 1856, declined to show a
preference for either Senator
Kennedy of Massachusetts, or
Senator Humphrey of Mime
sofa in the May 10 West Vir-
ginia primary.
He said he felt that any Of
the top Democrats seeking the
nomination could defeat the
Republican nominee in Novem-
ber.
Disclaims Ambition
Over and over again, he dis
claimed any intentions of hav-
ing his eye on the Democratic
nomination.
Standing in the historic ro-
tunda of the university. Mr..
Stevenson was shown a full
page advertisement indorsing
him for President by students
for Stevenson" |
"Oh, oh, here we go again"
he said. Where have I heard
those words before?"
He laughed and said the ad
discloses "the obviously intel
ligent discrimination of the stu
dents, but I think they're a lit
tie late-perhaps four or eight
years late"
A reporter asked if they might
not be a few months early.
Il doubt that very much" he
replied.
In response to questions, Mr..
Stevenson said the outstanding
issues in the coming campaign
would be peace, disarmament
and the ALLEGATION of natural
resources between private inter-
ests and the public.
Backed by MOnroney
Mr.. Stevenson, meanwhile,
drew support for the Demo-
cratic nomination despite his
disavowals.
Senator Monroney, Demo-
crat of Oklahoma, announcing
he is for Mr.. Stevenson, said
a personal survey indicates
other candidates believe the
two-time party nominee is the
man most likely to win the
nomination if they themselves
don't succeed.
Senator Pro&mire, Democrat /
of Wisconsin, said in a sepa-
rate Washington interview a
poll showing Mr.. Stevenson as
second choice Of Wisconsin's
31-vote delegation indicates 1
the former Illinois Governor /
might get some early support
from that State at the nomi- i
mating convention.
Senator Proxmire said, cit
Is significant to me that he
seems to be the one possibility
that is looked upon favorably
as a second choice in every
section of the country"
Support Indicated
Senator Monroney said he
has found evidences of wide
spread support for Mr.. Steven
son among rank and file men,
bers Of the party. He said this
is likely to make itself felt if
the front runners fail to gen.
crate the needed steam to win
the nomination in early con-
vention balloting.
Last night in Monticello, the
beloved home of Thomas JET
ferson, Mr.. Stevenson dined in
high style.
Mr.. Stevenson, the Demo-
cratic presidential nominee in !
1852 and 1856, is here to make a
Founders Day speech tonight
at the University of Virginia,
set up according to the plans of ,
Jefferson. g
"a delayed broadcast of Mr.. :
Stevenson's address will be
heard in Washington at IL pm. 9
today on Radio Station WMAL.) i,