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From Both Barrels
GOP Power
Struggle
By GEORGE BOWLES
In early behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the battle lines are quietly forming for yet another shoot-out over the control of the Republican Party organization in the state.
Unlike the historic confrontation at the Roanoke convention a dozen years ago, the present struggle does not involve a contest between the party’s liberal and conservative wings. On that occasion the GOP conservatives unhorsed the ruling moderate-to-liberal faction which had guided the party’s fortunes—or misfortunes—for nearly a century.
The challenge now building to the Republicans’ mainline conservative leadership comes from the right. While the ultra-conservatives have always had a strong voice on GOP affairs, their object now appears to be total control of the party apparatus.
An abortive effort was made earlier this summer to oust incumbent state GOP chairman Alfred Cramer of Culpeper and install someone more to the liking of the far right faction. Mr. Cramer, however, proved to have strong support on the Republican State Central Committee. He rallied his
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