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The Oshawa Times, 5 Feb 1960, p. 7

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Democrats Watch Try By Kennedy By HAROLD MORRISON Canadian Press Staff Writer WASHINGTON (CP)-- Youthful John F. Kennedy is running hard and fast in his drive for the Democratic presidential nomina- tion. At the moment his main dif- ficulty is to test the pace of a shadowy opponent. The tall, lean Massachusetts senator and lightweight con- tender Hubert H. Humphrey, Minnesota senator, both have de- clared themselves in the nomina- | tion race. An early view of their| eampaigning would indicate the| 42-year-old Kennedy is ahead. | But political observers agree | the man Kennedy has to beat Is not so much Humphrey as one who has not yet officially de- clared himself--Lyndon B. John- son of Texas, king of the Dgmo- erats in the Senate. A tough, burly campaigner, the Bl . year - old Senate majority Jeader is considered a rising challenger who will reveal his full strength at the showdown fight at the Democratic nomina- | tion convention in Los Angeles | July 11, Kennedy frequently has called on Johnson and other possible contenders to come out into the open and fight in the state pri- maries -- the 16 states where many of the convention voting delegates are selected by the bal. lot rather than by backroom po- will be in New Hampshire March) 8. RELIGION AN ISSUE | Convinced he can rally the| Democrats behind him, he's al.| Humphrey territory. Ken-| nedy wants to prove that despite] his comparative youth and Roman Catholic religion, he can | swing voters in his favor. Heating Problem ? For the finest in * OIL HEATING * GAS HEATING * GAS WATER HEATERS Installation by Experts HEATING SALES W. Borrowdale RA 3-4878 Mtical deals, The first primary' But Johnson, who recently smashed a party revolt against his Senate leadership, seems to be biding his time. If the party wants him as presidential nom- inee at convention time, he'll con- sider it, he says. Some politicians suggest he's working behind the scenes, gathering up state pledges for convention votes. To win, a candidate needs a clear majority--761 out of a pos- sible 1,521 votes. While the Democrats are look- ready entered his name in a BUM- (ing over Kennedy and Johnson--| ber of primaries including Wis- ng Humphrey -- they're also| |consin, a state considered watchiug the sidelines, Still un- Yes, " GHILDREN DO HAVE WORMS Ever since Grandmother's day parents have relied on "Mother Graves" to give relief from worms, Easy and SAFE #0 give to children from 1 year up. Quickly effective, Le Safe... Pleasant... Effective 1H certain are the intentions of such get -- Vice - President Richard| other possible contenders as Sen.|Nixon, lone contender for the Re- ator Stuart Symington of Mis. Publican presidential nomination. sour and old stand - by Adlai But the Democrats still lack| Stevenson, twice defeated when united leadership. And many still TO TEACH FRENCH TORONTO (CP)--Dr. T. W. H. Martin, superintendent gf city public schools, Tuesday outlined plans for an experimental study on the teaching of French start- ing next month, He told manage- ment committee of Toronto board THE OSHAWA TIMES, Fridey, February 5, 1960 J of education that conrolled ex-| peri tal situati affecting] Grade 7 students had been set up in five public schools. he led the Democrats against|are convinced that despite the Dwight Eisenhower in 1952 and|play for strength by Kennedy, 1956. Johnson and the others, the re- The party is still badly split at{iuctant Stevenson may have to the top, though the wound may|be hauled back by draft to at- |be healed by the fact the Demo-|tempt his third try at the pres- | lerats have found a common tar-'idency. HURRY & SAVE FOR . . . eo SPEED eo ECONOMY eo COMFORT 'The modern way to | Ys ; : travel is by air.' any form of travel . . . DIAL RA 3-944] We have o direct Toronto telephone line for prompt Airline Reservetions For information regarding MEADOWS TRAVEL SERVICE 22 SIMCOE ST. SOUTH, OSHAWA DIAL RA 3-9441 Owned ond operated by Thomes Meadows end Co., Canada Ltd. During DUNN'S BIG WINTER 51.00 SALE! Buy One Suit, Topcoat, Sweater, Pair Trousers, Sport Shirt, etc., at Regular Price . . . And Get An Additional . 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