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Editorial
August 23, 1940
Clinch Valley News
Tazewell, Jeffersonville, Tazewell County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial praises Wendell L. Willkie's Americanism in his nomination acceptance speech in Elwood, Indiana, but criticizes it for emphasizing attacks on Roosevelt policies over constructive ideas, mentioning support for collective bargaining, military training, and different foreign policy.
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MR. WILLKIE HAD A WONDERFUL HOME-TOWN MEETING.
The notification ceremonies of Wendell L. Willkie, Republican nominee for President, was attended by much pomp and ceremony in his home town of Elwood, Indiana, Saturday. Thousands of people gathered from all parts of the country to be present when the candidate was officially notified that he had been nominated for the highest office in the world. He in turn accepted the nomination in a vigorous address in which he outlined the policies to be followed in his administration should the voters elect him to the office.
There are many things commendable in his address. It was saturated throughout with Americanism, and his suggestions were all for what he thought was the best interests of his country. He has put himself up now to be shot at. The voters know where he stands on issues so important to the welfare of the American people. He was very naturally critical of the Roosevelt administration.
This is the usual procedure, when a candidate has nothing particular to offer he consumes the time in criticizing his opponent. It is well known legal practice that when a lawyer has a poor case he takes up all the time possible in criticizing the lawyer on the other side of the case. Mr. Willkie favors collective bargaining, some form of compulsory military training, a selective service act that will not disturb our democracy, a different foreign policy from that carried by the present administration. His speech was largely critical of the Roosevelt policies rather than one offering constructive suggestions. In the course of the campaign the issues will be more thoroughly discussed.
The notification ceremonies of Wendell L. Willkie, Republican nominee for President, was attended by much pomp and ceremony in his home town of Elwood, Indiana, Saturday. Thousands of people gathered from all parts of the country to be present when the candidate was officially notified that he had been nominated for the highest office in the world. He in turn accepted the nomination in a vigorous address in which he outlined the policies to be followed in his administration should the voters elect him to the office.
There are many things commendable in his address. It was saturated throughout with Americanism, and his suggestions were all for what he thought was the best interests of his country. He has put himself up now to be shot at. The voters know where he stands on issues so important to the welfare of the American people. He was very naturally critical of the Roosevelt administration.
This is the usual procedure, when a candidate has nothing particular to offer he consumes the time in criticizing his opponent. It is well known legal practice that when a lawyer has a poor case he takes up all the time possible in criticizing the lawyer on the other side of the case. Mr. Willkie favors collective bargaining, some form of compulsory military training, a selective service act that will not disturb our democracy, a different foreign policy from that carried by the present administration. His speech was largely critical of the Roosevelt policies rather than one offering constructive suggestions. In the course of the campaign the issues will be more thoroughly discussed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Willkie Nomination
Presidential Campaign
Roosevelt Criticism
Americanism
Foreign Policy
Collective Bargaining
Military Training
What entities or persons were involved?
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt Administration
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Wendell Willkie's Nomination Acceptance Speech
Stance / Tone
Praiseworthy Of Americanism But Critical Of Focus On Opponent Attacks
Key Figures
Wendell L. Willkie
Roosevelt Administration
Key Arguments
Address Saturated With Americanism And National Interests
Critical Of Roosevelt Administration As Usual Procedure For Weak Cases
Favors Collective Bargaining
Supports Compulsory Military Training
Advocates Selective Service Without Disturbing Democracy
Proposes Different Foreign Policy
Speech More Critical Than Constructive