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THK NEW MERRY SUN. NEW BERRY, S. C. EISENHOWER—DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN WASHINGTON. — When Admiral Dewey returned triumphant from capturing the Philippines in the Spanish-American war, newsmen asked the conquering hero whether oe was a Democrat or a Republi can. The admiral wasn’t quite sure which. That ended the Dewey boom for President. Today, Gen. Dwight Eisenhower may be put in the same position as Admiral Dewey. Both parties are considering new blood for 1948. GOP leaders are convinced that, given a candidate who can win labor votes yet not alienate the Hoover conserv atives, they can win. Obviously, Eisenhower is important presidential timber. Popular impression is that Eisen hower is a Republican. He was ap pointed to West Point from the rock- ribbed Republican state of Kansas by GOP Senator Joseph P. Bristow. Ajid nobody in those days could get anywhere in Kansas unless he was a Republican. However, though it may be news to GOP leaders, Dwight Eisenhower put himself on record early in life as a Democrat. Furthermore, he was an energetic William Jennings Bryan Democrat, and in November, 1909, made a speech at the annual Democratic banquet held in Abilene, Kan. The other speakers were older and seasoned Kansas Demo crats; but Dwight Eisenhower, then only 19, was picked to stand up with them and harangue the crowd. He did. IKE’S OLD FRIEND I am indebted for this i. formation to J. W. Howe now of Emporia, Kan. Howe not only published the Abi lene News, but was a member of the school board and knew young Dwight better than anyone outside his own family. The Abilene News office was head quarters for a group of high school boys who came there to discuss their problems, talk sports and poli tics, read the papers and do odd jobs for the paper. J. W. Howe says of Eisenhower: “Dwight liked to read the ex change newspapers from out of town. He never complained about working, seeming to take that for granted. In school dis cussions, he was always for the under-dog and contended we needed a somewhat better dis tribution of wealth.” William Jennings Bryan at that time had made many speeches in Abilene and the young folks liked to hear him. In fact, Bryan made some definite inroads on the repub licans. The Republican party at that time was beginning to be split into two groups, led by Taft and Teddy Roosevelt. The fight in Abi lene was bitter, and this was the situation when Dwight Eisenhower started out in 1909 to get the proper endorsements to enter West Point. DWIGHT GOT TO WEST POINT The Eisenhower family had no political pull — on the contrary. Dwight’s father was listed as a Democrat, though he took little part in politics. Dwight himself was more active than his father, but whatever pull he had was with the Democrats. However, the fac tional Republican fight helped him. Editor Howe, the town’s chief Demo cratic leader, advised Dwight to go get the endorsement of P^'l W. Heath, editor of the Abilene *iron- J icle and spokesman for the “Square-Deal” Republicans; also to get the endorsement of Charles M. Harger, editor of the Abilene Re flector, spokesman for the “Stand- Pat” Republicans. Since young Eisenhower was not allied with either faction. Heath and Harger were verv friendly, and gladly gave him th_.r support. Thus, he was able to obtain not only the endorsement of the Democrats, but of both Republican factions—a real compliment to his standing in the community. Eisenhower’s first and only ven ture into politics occurred while he was taking postgraduate work at the Abilene high school, preparatory to West Point. Chief speaker at the Democratic banquet was George H. Hodges, later governor of Kansas. Dwight’s subject was “The Student in Politics.” Two themes ran through the speech of the 19-year-old future commander of the Allied armies in Europe—preparedness and helping the under-dog. According to the Abilene News: “To say that he handled himself nicely would be putting it mildly. His speech was well received.” A few months later, Ike Eisen hower was in West Point, where no one is supposed to be either a Demo crat or a Republican. EISENHOWER MERRY GO ROUND In high school, ycung Dwight was called “Ugly Ike.” . . . One day a gang of schoolboys trooped into j. W. Howe’s editorial offices to nar rate how Ike fell off a horse. “The horse turned his head to knock off a fly and Ike just fell off,” they said. ... Dwight had come in walk ing on one leg and guarding his arm. He just grinned. Actually, the horse had stepped in a hole and fallen, but Ike never tried to ex plain it to the other boys. . . . The Eisenhower gang at school had odd traits Six Thousand New Members Join American Legion The New York Scene: Faces About Town: Eddie Cantor convulsing chums with a report on now a coast rabble-rouser flayed aim in a speech. He called the star: “Eddie Cantor, the er, er, interna tional banker!” . . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen reminiscing with other Broadway showfolks on one-time vaudeville companions. . . . The Paul Gallicos with the Paul Dra pers. . . . Margo, the star, telling youthful Bill Mauldin (the “Up Front” author) how much good he is doing for his countrymen. . . . Peggy Hopkins Joyce intensely in terested in Diosa Costello’s hip-flip ping at the Havana-Madrid. . . . Skeets Gallagher being aoked for his autograph while Bebe Daniels (the < former film star) went unrecognized ‘ by the same kids. . . . Martha Raye, : fit to be handcuffed. A midtown hotel management disregarded her baby and ejected them from a suite because “it is reserved for a cock tail party.” Sallies in Our Alley: Ken Roberts, the radio announcer, was explaining how atom could be broken up. “A,” he said, “is for Attlee, T is for Tru man and M is for Molotov.” . . . “What about the O?” asked Dorothy Shay. . . . “That’s the big Zero,” Ken explained, “which is what the world will be if those three don’t get together.” . . . Doodles Weaver knows a punch-drunk pugilist who can’t afford a sparring partner, so he calls taxi drivers names. Leathernecks Visit Chinese Opera House in Peiping Midtown Vignette: The Mayor the other day sat in Magistrate’s Court where he fined many motorists for this and that. . . . He let off many more, however, with merely a rep rimand. ... It reminded us of this episode. ... An out-of-towner was motoring up Broadway and slipped past a changing traffic light. When he stopped at the next corner a cop said: “Red lights mean nothing to you, eh? Let’s see your license.” . . . The out-of-towner handed it over, and the gendaime made notes in his little book after which he handed the motorist a folded bit of paper and his license. “Get along now,” he ordered. ... At the next red light the stranger read the slip of paper. It said: “Don’t pass no more red lights.” Memorial to Gus Edwards: His simple and clean songs (lyrics by Will D. Cobb) were the heart—the signature of a whole period of Amer ican history. What family has not sung “School Days”? or “Sunbonnet Sue”? And how many grandmothers were courted with “By the Light of the Silvery Moon”? . . . His songs were the kind American people loved to hum and sing in their kitchens or parlors. Because Mr. Edwards and Mr. Cobb never wrote a song a man couldn’t sing to his mother—or his wife couldn’t teach their daugh ter. . . . He leaves us with the memory of a useful life. ... A noble, dignified and devoted wife. . . . And a song to sing. Something New in Christmas Cards I The Mags: In the current issue of a magazine the ubiquitious Bennett Cerf writes about practical jokes. | . . . For our money, he left out (or izver heard of) the best and most touching one of all. ... It hap pened to an eloping couple who were told that if they went to the White House, the President would marry them. . . . They were very guillible ; —and their advisor very convincing. I . . . Anyhow they went. . . . How they got in, we dunno. . . . But the l President, quickly sizing up the sit- , uation, turned the tables. ... He sent for a minister, stood up as their I best man, and then invited the couple to spend their wedding night in the White House. . . . Although it might have been FDR, it wasn’t. ... It was A. L. Manhattan Murals: The bobby- soxers starting the queue at the Paramount to get the choice seats during Sinatra’s engagement. . . . They start as early as 4:30 a. m. . . . The Empire State edifice—recov ered from its wounds (after that hor rible plane crash into its throat), wearing a look of indestructibility again. . . . The well-dressed middle- aged man walking into the St. Mor itz foyer one middle of the night without his hat, overcoat, shoes and sox! Bringing a gay, warm touch to the most joyous holiday season in years is pretty Phyllis Creore of Rochester, N. Y. No Christmas card that can be casually tossed aside will come from her. Instead, shining tile greeting cards, which later find use around the bouse as hot plates and coasters, will be sent to the radio star’s friends. Eisenhower Visits Iowa Relatives Marlene Dietrich’s pals hear she has sold most of her jewelry be cause she refused film offers (to go overseas with our troops) and needs cash. . . . Charles Farrell, no dope he, invested $50,000 in five Palm Springs bungalows, which will bring neat rentals. . . . Paul Lukas’ mis sion abroad was gov’t inspired. He returned with a list of rich Hungar ians who collabed with Hitlerites. Legion Hears Nimitz Di Maggio The American Legion has seen many thrilling things at its 27 conventions, but never a more stirring sight than was presented in the Coliseum in Chicago, as pictured above. Some 6,000 men and women veterans of World War II were sworn into the Legion while spectators held their breath as the candidates repeated the pledge. The Legion plans to recruit five to six million veterans of the last war to add to their ranks. Marine S/Sgt. John T. Kaiser Jr. of East Keansburg, N. J., center, and Cpl. Max R. Roemer of Kan sas City, Mo., right, shoot the breeze with a couple of Chinese opera stars in a backstage “bull session” at the Peiping Opera house. Continuous performances were staged for the 1st marine division occupying the area by these Chinese troupers. The leathernecks say they plan to master Chinese opera and bring it back to America, with hopes that it may become generally accepted. Adm. Chester Nimitz, USN, is shown as he addressed the Ameri can Legion convention in Chicago. The admiral was honored with the Legion’s Distinguished Service med al. Celebrates Birthday An avalanche of activity rum bling across Erie Basin, the nation’s busiest shipping center. . . . Exuber ant block parties welcoming home servicemen. . . . Manhattan Beach, where the building of apartment houses is prohibited. . . . The Sol diers’ and Sailors’ Memorial arch on Eastern Parkway. Poetry chis eled in stone. . . . One of the most compelling examples of the Big Burg’s visual magic: When night conceals the shoreline the water front skyscrapers’ illuminated tow ers seem suspended in the dark. During his recent western trip, Gen. Dwight' D. Eisenhower stopped off at Boone, Iowa, to visit with Mrs. Eisenhower’s relatives. They are, left to right: Mrs. Joel E. Carlson, aunt of Mrs. Eisenhower, Mrs. John S. Dowd, mother of Mrs. Eisenhower, Mr. Carlson, Miss Carlson, General “Ike,” Mamie Moore, and Mrs. Frances Dowd Moore, sister of Mrs. Eisen hower. Mrs. Adelaine Hill of Fort Atkin son, Wis., is shown as she cele brates her 107th birthday. Last year Vice Pres. Henry Wallace attended her celebration. \/I OST of the club owners and iv - 1 managers in the National league are wondering how they can ikeep the Cardinals in check through 1946. Many of them are hoping to get in on the big sale when said Cardinals begin to shed some of their surplus talent. And it might be mentioned that more than a few of the ball players who wore big league uniforms last sea son are wondering what minor league will get their serv ices when a new season starts. For there will be many a sad fare well to big league glory when the serv iceman start re turning in groups— some 200 of them who will be back when the bluebird starts chirping in the sun next March. The American league shows bet ter prospects of a hot scrap than the National. The Yankees will have DiMaggio, Keller, Henrich, Lindell, Gordon, Rizzuto, Johnson, Chandler, Ruffing, Russo and several others in camp. This is a formidable group. But don’t forget that Joe Cronin of the Red Sox will also have on hand such stars as Ted Williams, Tex Hugh- son, Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio, Pesky at short, Harris and a few more who can play their full allot ment of baseball. Not overlooking Dave Ferris. And don’t forget the Tigers will have Wakefield, Mc- Cosky, Mullin, Greenberg, with a pitching staff that includes New- houser, Trout and Trucks. The Three Leaders The Yankees, Red Sox and Tigers should be the three A. L. leaders as far as one can see now through the gathering winter mists and fogs. Most of the others will have a | hard time matching this talent. They won’t have equal pitching or bat ting strength as it looks today. Things will be even rougher for such teams in the National league as the Phillies, Braves, Reds and even the Giants. These have no ball players returning with the class and quality of the Cardinal array. And they are already well back of the Cubs. The Dodgers have the best chance to finish high up. They can’t move back the Cardinals but by next spring with Reiser, Reese and other returning stars added to their im proving young talent they will have quite a ball club. This will include good pitching, hard hitting and speed. But they will also need a few more good men, especially on the pitching and infield side. Mandarin Rickey could use a few of the stars he once controlled on the Cardinal farms. • » • Fumbling Tigers It was generally agreed, except for its pitching and Greenberg’s hitting, the Tiger club was perhaps the worst that ever appeared in a world series. Trout, Trucks and Newhouser plus Greenberg’s big bat should have planted the Tigers on top in four of the first six games. But the Tigers defensive play in the fifth and sixth game and part of its offensive play in the sixth game was something too terrible to look at. It belonged to the sandlot vari ety where infield and outfield pop- ups were not even touched, where they threw badly to the wrong base and where they otherwise com mitted mayhem on the grand old game. Only their pitchers and Greenberg kept them going against a Cub team that was certainly no world series prize. “The Cubs finished the seven- game series with a team batting av erage around .263, well ahead of the Tigers,” one oldtimer points out. “But don’t forget most of the Cub hits should have been handled. Tiger pitching was far better than it looked to be in the figures. With just fair support for Tiger pitching, the Cubs wouldn’t have batted .200.” Up to the closing game, the Cubs had no pitching to offer except Bor- owy and Passeau. The others were on the soft side, easy targets for Tiger bats. The Cubs also had no power punch worth writing about. The two 1945 teams were far below the quality of the Cardinals and Browns a year ago. They were the worst of all the wartime teams in almost every respect. But at least they kept things exciting with every one wondering what bum play or boner they would pull next. A good part of it all was a travesty on world series baseball, with the big spot and the big stake to be won or lost, yet interest remained at high ebb all the way through. • * • Cobb on Batting Recently I asked Cobb if he had any advice to give young hitters, now coming up. “Here are two main points,” he said. “Stand well back in the batter’s box. Don’t move up forward. By standing back you can see and judge better how a curve will break. Don’t :rowd the plate. Keep in position vhere you have the leverage left to lit an inside pitch. Too many hit ters stand too far forward and too :lose to the plate CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT CLOTHING, FURS, ETC. 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