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February 1, 1943

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FLYNN QUITS FIGHT FOR POST AS ENVOY TO AVOID 'POLITICS'; ASKS WITHDRAWAL Request to President Would Avert Partisan Debate in Time of War WHITE HOUSE IS SILENT But Acquiescence Is Believed Likely -- Nominee Defended Here by Mrs. Roosevelt FLYNN QUITS FIGHT FOR POST AS ENVOY

By Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES

Asks Roosevelt to withdraw nomination after Sen poll reveals certain defeat; holds opposition is directed against Roosevelt; Mrs Roosevelt defends nomination; declares him qualified

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