sentences:  A Pennsylvania native and businessman, Eckerd had relocated to Florida after World War II where he operated and expanded a large chain of drugstores.Eckerd warned that the renomination of Kirk would produce a Republican fiasco in the fall campaign.In a primary endorsement, the "Miami Herald" depicted Eckerd as "an efficient campaigner with the ability to bring people together constructively ... [Eckerd has] a common touch, dedication to high principle, and organizing genius."