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April 9, 1936
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
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Former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker announces in Cleveland on April 9 that he is stepping down after 25 years as chairman of the Democratic county central committee to allow younger leadership.
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NEWTON D. BAKER QUITS ACTIVE WORK IN LOCAL POLITICS
CLEVELAND, April 9. (UP).
Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war, has ended his career of active participation in local politics.
He announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election next month as chairman of the Democratic county central committee, an office he has held for 25 years.
Baker said he was relinquishing the post because "it's high time some younger man came along and took up the reins."
"It's up to us older men to give the young fellows a chance," he said. "But, of course, I will stand by to be available to the party in any advisory capacity and to be of any service that I can."
CLEVELAND, April 9. (UP).
Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war, has ended his career of active participation in local politics.
He announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election next month as chairman of the Democratic county central committee, an office he has held for 25 years.
Baker said he was relinquishing the post because "it's high time some younger man came along and took up the reins."
"It's up to us older men to give the young fellows a chance," he said. "But, of course, I will stand by to be available to the party in any advisory capacity and to be of any service that I can."
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Biography
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Newton D. Baker
Political Retirement
Democratic Committee
Cleveland Politics
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Newton D. Baker
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Cleveland
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Newton D. Baker
Location
Cleveland
Event Date
April 9
Story Details
Newton D. Baker, former secretary of war, announces he will not seek re-election as chairman of the Democratic county central committee after 25 years to give a younger man the opportunity.