WASRINGTON, Maf. 7. (AP). —
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occupied many poli speculators
with emphasis on the ng such
an event would have on Roosevelt's
presidential chances.

Hoover Boosted

Hoover’s name was being uttered
at republican rallies all over the
country in a not unusual swing to-
wards renomination of the incum-
bent, but heartened by the disturb-
ance in democracy’s camp.

Several democratic leaders, active
in trying to head off the Raskob
program, continued their assertions
that embracing such an issue would
amount to throwing away the 1932
chances of the party, though other-
wise they appeared excellent.

Some republicans agreed with
them. Out of a Texas meeting of
party leaders came a prediction
that the G. O. P. would have easy
sailing as a result of the democratic
row. That group yesterday endorsed
without qualification President Hoo
ver’s record and called for his re-
nomination. So did the state con-
vention of the party in Michigan.

 
 
WASHINGTON, March 7 (P)—
The Democratic row precipated: by
Chairman Raskob of: the national
dommittee, has led to a full flower-

g of political speculation ‘con-
cerning 1932.

Not only in the. party of Jefter-
son but in- Republican Yanks as
well the next: presidential race has
‘become an absorhihg topic for pub-
lic. utterance. And; on one side
Independents: are: getting together,
disclaiming any third party inten-
tions but bent on making their
mark through ‘coalescing on ob-
| jectives which have been somewhat
scattered. :

Most conspicuous in Democratic
ranks was a concerted effort to
smother. the Raskob plan to line
up the party. for his “home rule,”
state liquor control project. But
ae of the background », recur-
rent presidential, boom for the
Maryland anti-prohibitionist, Gov-
ernor . Ritchie. has inarched forth
with an endorsement _by the free

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