Letters, Jun. 10, 1957

The Republican Split

Sir:

You seemed to give the impression in your May 20 issue that "the Old Guard" brand of Republicanism is maintained by an older, outdated type of leader and voter. When I am released from the Army, I hope to return to teaching and live this conservative way of life.

ROBERT C. BACON Kentfield, Calif.

Sir:

A 1910 model Republican may have the organized influence to win the party's nomination, but he'll get about one in one hundred of the total popular vote when election time comes.

HELEN FRANCIS Hays, Kans....

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