Humble Appeal

In Memphis last week, the Scripps-Howard Commercial Appeal had a delicate subject to discuss. No one could have put it more politely:

"Operation of a municipality such as Memphis is big business in which all the stock is owned by the taxpayers. . . . The business of Memphis, Incorporated, has been generally well managed. But now, it seems, a situation has developed [on] which the stockholders . . . are not being informed. It has long been common knowledge that Mayor [Walter] Chandler desires to leave government. . . . The knowledge . . . has naturally led to a great deal of speculation and rumor. Such uncertainty permitted to go on too long will have a destructive effect on institutional morale. Those who have the power of appointment have long known of Mayor Chandler's intention. Under those circumstances it will be best for Memphis if the decision is announced."

In other words: Please, Boss Crump, tell us whom you'll let be mayor next.

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