Like the Democrats, New York Republicans are puzzled about the identity of their candidate for governor. Tom Dewey, finishing his third term, is expected to 1) take the nomination himself, or 2) give it to U.S. Senator Irving Ives, who doesn't want it. Last week, when the governor stepped before 5,000 Republicans at an anniversary dinner in Long Point, N.Y., everyone listened carefully for an announcement or a hint.
Old Prosecutor Dewey immediately lashed out at Democrats who had been criticizing his record. Said he: "I don't particularly enjoy having to spend useful time protecting the people of this state from...
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