STATES & CITIES: Colorful Governors

Last week throughout the land was heard a great swearing of high oaths by Governors taking office. Last November 33 States either re-elected their old executives or chose new ones. January is the prime month for State inaugurals when bands play, soldiers march, flags fly and new Governors raise new political hopes with their addresses. Among the States which last week inducted important or colorful executives were:

"Uncle Toby." The sight of a scholarly old gentleman becoming the State's first Democratic Governor in 18 years...

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