New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-18

past several weeks mas Deen cOnfln-
ed to national affairs returned tl
local politics during the week with
a general expectation that the cam
pai9n will witness senatorial fight
between William H. Judd, repubi-
can, and Thomas F. McDonough,
| democrat
! Although neither has made for
NAL declaration OF candidacy, party
activities are being shaped in the
republican camp with the idea OF a
legislative ticket headed by Alder
man Judd. In democratic circles
NcDonoush Will probably be given
the nomination without the for
mality OF a primary contest, and it
is generally regarded that any such
contest would be more in the nature
of formality, due to the fact that
| Attorney McDonough has strength
with all groups.
Judd and McDonough are candi-
dates of opposite types. The prob
able republican selection is an or
Ganization man, having been chair
man OF the republican town COM
mittee for several years and one OF
those who has nodded and carried
through the policies of republican,
ism here, He is not a campaigner
! in the usually accepted sense in
that he prefers not to appear on the
speakers platform. His value to the
party in other lines has been recog-
/ 1,iyaI nj no Of J. Sc
contribution to the work OF an
election has been detail and organ
ization.
McDonough, on the other hand,
is an accomplished campaign speak
er. During the mayor campaign of
last April he carried the democratic
| message to thousands who attended
/ street corner rallies and presenta-
| tons of the Political Follies. His
! ability along this line has won for
him state recognition as it demon
strated by the fact that he was in
yited to share the speakers platform
| with Charles G. Morris, probable
gubernat orial candidate, last week.
| He has spoken in several other
cities and towns and will continue
to fulfill a schedule prepared for
him by the speakers bureau until
the local campaign gets under way,
ut which time he will be excused
to devote his entire time to the To-
cal situation.
An unusual situation prevails this
year with reference to the demo-
cratic ticket, Attorney McDonough
| has been a member of 1.-THE party
OF Jefferson and Cleveland and Will
SON. less than a year, having switch
ed from the republican ranks prior
to the city election. He was one OF
the republican nominees for coun-
Gilman in the sixth ward several
years ago.
Alderman Judd has the advantage
of two years of legislature service.
| He was elected to the lower house
in 1926, Edward +. Hall going to
the senate. Senator Hall will not
be candidate to succeed himself
because Of his entry into state office
as finance director for Connecticut.
i. .. Rach1iffe, New Britain's other
representative, is getting out of poll
tics this year, leaving Judd the
logical candidate.
Both parties have more or less
internal trouble to contend with
this year. The republicans having
lost the city to the democrats in a
presidential year are somewhat dis
appointed and a weakening OF NOR
ale has resulted. Without the or
SANITATION that comes with q sue
cess i'll the mayoralty contest, it will
! be difficult to bolster the party up
TO full strength. On the other hand,
the democrats have u factional fight
on. The town committee and its
adherents very few of whom receiv-
ed appointments under the present
administration is not entirely pleas
ed. The younger element OF the
party, to whom Paonessa attributes
the major portion OF his success in
April and who he has rewarded
with appointments. feels its influ-
ence is greater than the committee
and has refused point blank to
take dictation from the leaders of
| other years. This feeling was given
expression when the Alfred Z.
Smith for President club was or
ganlzed and u staff of youthful Off
GERS elected. Now it is planned to
finance the campaign through the
club If it is possible to do so, ac-
cepting advice and counsel, but no
orders from the town committee.
Whether this feeling will result in
| a breach harmful TO the party's
Interests remains to be seen.
For the nominations for represent
tatlve there appear to be no active
candidates. On the democratic side,
the names of Paul Nurczyk, finance
commissioner and Harry f. Morton,
police commissioner are being
heard. Former Mayor Gardner c.
Weld was linked with a nomination
for representative in the same re-
port which foretold the candidacy
of Donald J.. Bartlett for mayor.
The Bartlett feature Of the rumors
came through. Weld has indicated
desire 10 remain out of politics
and it seems doubtful if he will be
sWeryed from this intent. James
Sposato is reported to be canvassing
his strength preparatory to going
into the race for representative, but
declined to discuss his plans for
publication this week
Gone with the dodo the ichthyo-
saurus and suchwise are the days of
big public gatherings, unless they be
crowded about some latest idol of
the movies or the boxing ring at
tracted by curiousity only.
The political campaign now being
waged and destined to increase in
fury until election day in November
brings up the thought and it's rami-