Babson predicts fourth term if war is still on
Boston, Massachusetts (UP) – (Nov. 20)
If Germany is still fighting late in 1944 and President Roosevelt is running for a fourth term, he is certain of reelection, otherwise the Republicans have a better than even chance of winning the presidency, economist Roger Babson predicted today.
Speaking at his annual business conference, Mr. Babson said Winston Churchill:
…is very anxious that Mr. Roosevelt be renominated and reelected, and probably Stalin is inclined to agree with him. Therefore, Mr. Churchill may not hurry the European campaign.
Mr. Babson continued:
Certainly, this will be satisfactory to Churchill’s people as the invasion of France would cost a great many English, as well as American lives. As military leaders apparently believe that the invasion of France is absolutely necessary before Germany quits, this means that Germany may not crack until after the elections of November 1944, unless her oil supply is lost before then.
Democrats to open campaign Jan. 22
Washington (UP) – (Nov. 20)
The Democratic campaign to win next November’s national election will open Jan. 22, Democratic National Committee Chairman Frank C. Walker announced today.
On that date, the National Committee will meet here to consider convention plans. Mr. Walker said the meeting:
…may be taken as the opening of the 1944 campaign, which, so far as the Democrats are concerned, has been delayed to avoid the infusion of politics into the war situation.
The committee will decide on the time and place for the national convention and its meeting will be coordinated with the Jackson Day dinners.
Chicago is considered the most likely choice of both major parties for their conventions.