DEMOCRATS: Sad Sag

The Democratic campaign bounced merrily and fruitfully through the week—as Maine voters rolled up their victory and Democratic dollars rolled heavily into the campaign fund—but the party's chief candidate conversely seemed to be having his troubles. It was characteristic of Adlai Stevenson's week that whenever he loosened up and turned on the charm, he was a snappy hit; but before TV cameras and big audiences Adlai sadly sagged.

Making the rounds of eight regional party pep gatherings from Santa Fe to Hartford, the Stevenson smile, quip and zip were at their captivating best (said Campaign Manager Jim Finnegan: the meetings...

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