Milford chronicle., 1960-01-08
ROCKEFELLER WITHDRAWs

Rockefeller, of New York, as a presidential
prospect makes the nomination of Vice Pres
ident Richard Nixon almost a certainty
Among other things, the withdrawal of
Rockefeller confirmed the strength of Nix
on's support in Republican party circles
down to the precinct level
Although Rockefeller campaigned hard
in recent weeks and months, and managed to
keep flashing his confident smile, those on
the inside have consistently reported that
with the exception of three states-Rockefel-
Ter bumped into impressive and immovable
Nixon strength.
In deciding to withdraw, Rockefeller de-
cided he would concentrate his energy and
talents on the problems concerning New York
State, and try to make for himself an en-
viable record as chief executive of the En-
pire State. If he does this, and if he is re-
elected, he would be in line for presidential
consideration in 1964-in case Vice Presi-
dent Nixon loses in 1860
If Nixon wins in 1860 (and we are con-
ceding him the nomination) he will almost
certainly be the partys nominee in 1864 In
that case, Rockefeller would have an eight
year wait before he would have an oppor-
tunity to concern himself with the White
House again.
The elimination of Rockefeller is inter-
esting from another angle. 1t was widely
conceded that Rockefeller would have rep
resented a political philosophy somewhat to
the left of that represented by Vice Presi-
dent Nixon. Many Democrats
most non-Southern Democrats, especially in
the East-wil be. delighted with this turn
of events.
All those Democrats who like to campaign
as representatives of a more liberal view
point will seek to impress the voter with the
claim that the Republicans constitute the
party of conservatism while the Democrats
represent the liberals. Governor Edmund
Brown of California, made this very state
ment, the day Rockefeller withdrew.
The not-so-liberal Democrats may feel
that the pressure for even-more-liberal poll
cies and candidates has been eased somewhat
as a result of the New York Governors ac-
tion. For they can claim that moderate
liberal (if there is any such thing) will pro-
vide voters a contrast with the Republican
candidate. At least they will present these
arguments.
1t is too early to assess Mr.. Nixons
chances of election, although it is generally
admitted they are superior to prospects of
year ago, and improving. Should headWay
be made in the Administrations drive to ease
international tension, and should prosperity
prevail, in November, 1861 Mr.. Nixon is
almost certain to be formidable presiden-
tial candidate.
QUESTION OF VALUES
ular entertainer receives $4,000 for single
performance, or if a singer signs a three
year contract for $25 million. Yet many
people are highly incensed if an Industrial
ist-whO may be responsible for the success
or failure of an enterprise which employs
thousands of people across the nation-is
paid One-tenth as much.
This commentary on the vagaries of
public opinion was made by Mr.. Rudolph F
Bannow new president of the National AS
sOciation of Manufacturers, in speech to
the 64th annual Congress of American In
dustry early in December.
Mr.. Bannow was discussing the need for
a good business climate if the United States
is to maintain its leadership in the world
He said business climate is created by the
attitudes and actions of government and
labor unions, and above all by the public
opinion which prompts these attitudes and
actions. Somewhere along the line of Amer
lean history, Mr.. Bannow implied, great
many people have lost sight of the fact that
business exists and works for their benefit.
The disparity in popular attitudes toward
entertainers and business leaders is only a
symptom of the real problem. Lack of pub
lie concern about the welfare Of the nations
business and industry leads to government
and union actions which restrict industry's
productiveness. hamstrung American
production system cannot fight effectively
In the production war which the Soviet Un-
ion has declared against us. Nor can it make
its full contribution in supporting the high
national living standard which enables us
to be so generous to our entertainers
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CONSERVING GAME
AS the population of this country in
creases, and more and more guns and fishing
rods are taken out into the woods and on
the streams and waters of the various sec
tions, an increasingly acute problem will be
the conservation of wildlife.
This problem has already reached the
acute stage in some areas, and with some
species of wildlife. The answer to the threat
of game extinction seems to lie in several
fields One of the remedies to this eventual