Tobacco Shop Sells Ike, Steve smokes

Even quiet chain smokers in Cambridge are finding it difficult to stay out of politics. Leavitt and Peirce, perenial Square retailers, have stocked their counters with Eisenhower and Stevenson cigarettes, selling for 30 cents a pack.

According to several undergraduate researchers the cigarettes "are too damn mild," and one Ike follower voiced regret than his pack wasn't any longer than that of a Stevenson fan.

Leavitte and Peirce reported yesterday that the sale of packs is about even, with Ike having perhaps a little edge.