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No Stigma

Mr. Connelly stated that "the voters must
by informed as to the true state of Mr. Smith's
hospitalization. He explained that "we live in a
very enlightened time in which there is no
stigma attached to illness—emotional or
otherwise."

Mr. Connelly said his "sole criticism is of
the Democratic leadership," not of Mr. Smith
himself. The Democratic leadership, Mr.
Connelly said he felt, is trying to "sweep the
matter under the carpet," to avoid a campaign
which is based on issues.