Here are a few lines from "State of the Union," the latest Howard Lindsay-Russel Crouse Broadway success, which needs no introduction and can speak for itself.

Mary Matthews (Judith Evelyn), wife of airplane manufacturer Grant Matthews, whose friends are grooming him for president: "The difference between Grant and me is that I'd rather be tight than be president." "State of the Union" has some wonderful, if sometimes self-conscious, lines.

Mrs. Matthews, again: (quoting Wednesday afternoon's headlines) "Truman Says We Must Eat Less." "State of the Union's" grist is topicality.

Mrs. Matthews, once more: "Now I can boast that I've been behind the scenes in Washington."

Jim Conover (James Rennie), a big party wheel, "That's right--the Republican Party has been behind the scenes for fourteen years." "State of the Union" has a few lines that are rather worn.

The current road company, starring Neil Hamilton as candidate Matthews, is being groomed for Chicago, and the Windy City, excepting residents Robert McCormick and Ed Kelly, will love it, though there is reason to believe that they may appreciate its marital irregularity (sex always does well on the Midway) more than its political liberalism. jgt