New Britain herald., 1928-04-17
Democrats May Endorse Him - Judd Declines Office--Minority Given
 Only One Chairmanship.

That there may not be contest at i the meeting of the common council 1 tomorrow night, for the office of president pro tcmpore, between | Alderman David l.. Nair. republican, and Alderman John r. Maerz. demo- crat, was indicated in political circles today when the report spread that the election of the republican nominee may be made unanimous. Alderman Nair was the choice of the ! publican caucus held at the hear ing room in city hall last night, and is assured of the support of the re- publican membership because of d vote passed on his motion, to bind those present by the action of the caucus. Alderman Maerz, who was the unanimous choice of the demo- crats, could not be elected without the support of some of the repnb- Iicans and conditions today pointed to his withdrawal in favor of Alder- man Nair.
 Bartlett Elected Chairman
 There were IS members present at the caucus of tho republican mem- bors, tho absentecs being Alderman w. II. Judd and Councilman S. M. Cooper. Alderman D. L. Nair nomin- ated Councilman Bartlett for the chairmanship and Alderman Falk seconded the nomination. The elec- ton was unanimous and Councilman Holmberg was elected clerk on mo- ton Of Alderman Johnson. Council man Bartlett announced that a representative of the democrats would like permission to address the caucus and it was decided to call him in. Councilman Warner left the room and returned with Alderman Maerz, democratic leader. who asked that the minority party be allowed "one or two more chairmanships" He said one would be appreciated and he pointed out that the democratic ticket received more votes on cleo ton day than the republican ticket.
 Relative 10 nominating a president pro tenn, Councilman Bartlett asked what procedure was preferred and Alderman Talk moved that nomina- tons be made. Councilman Goddard moved 10 take an informal ballot aEd Councilan Mack seconded the motion but the motion was almost immediately withdrawn and Alder man Falk ca used a surprise when he nominated Alderman Nair. Council man MoIander caused another sur prise when he nominated Alderman Judd. as the pre- caucus expectation was that the contest would be be- tween Alderman Nair and Ealk, Councilman Larson seconded the nomination of Alderman Judd, which was a third surprise.
 Judd jkHs Not Desire Post
 Councilman Bartlett said he be- lievco it only fair to state that Alderman Judd had called him by telephone to say that he expected his duties at the New Britain Ma tlonal bank, where he is cashier, de- nlanded that he lessen his outside activities and he preferred not to be president pro tenn another term. Councilman Molander replied that he understood Alderman Judd would accept the nomination if it was tend- cred him and Councilman Bartlett sald undoubtedly any republican member would accept it if it was of- fered. but Alderman Judd's prefer ence was not to be nominated. Coun- cllman Holt said the caucus should respect he alderman's wishes and nominate someone else, which brought the reply from Councilman Molander that "we have two hard years ahead of us and Alderman Judd served under Paonessa before and we ought to give it to him again."
 Alderman Falk whispered to Councilman Molander not to persist