Nixon Attacks Stevenson For His 'Naive' Policies

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 3-Vice President Richard M. Nixon told reporters this afternoon that Adlai Stevenson was "naive and irresponsible." He made the charges in reference to the Democratic candidate's proposals on ending the draft and banning all hydrogen bomb tests.

After the press conference, Nixon addressed an enthusiastic crowd of 8,000 in Springfield's Court Square. Nixon repeated the same basic charges he has made in 30 states during the last two weeks. The only new note was struck when Nixon noted, on this, the first day of the World Series, "Stevenson just is not in the same league as Eisenhower."

The major part of his talk dealt with the nation's economic situation--"We not only have peace, but we have prosperity to boot." Nixon foresaw further economic growth and, if Eisenhower and a Republican Congress are elected, even greater wealth and security.

Mr. Nixon again refuted the Democratic contention that the Eisenhower administration is unfriendly to "the little man"--"We do not consider any American to be a little man."

After the 40 minute speech, Nixon walked down Main St., shaking hands with well wishers and waving to faces in the windows above him. On the way back to the plane Nixon stopped to purchase a pumpkin for his children.