Putnam patriot., 1929-11-07


 nesday afternoon edition of his news paper. The windham County obser- yer, Walter N King. owner of the paper. announced his candidacy for che mayoralty nomination at the re- publican city caucus to be held in the Municipal building this evening. Mir. Kings determination to oppose May or Charles A. Richard whose candi- dacv The Patriot announced and en- dorsed two weeks ago. came as no sur prise to those clcse Co the local politi- cal situation It has been known for some days that q group of Putnam citi gems have been seeking Mir. Kings permission to allow his name Co go be fore the caucus in opposition to that of Mayor Richard. Mir. King has freely admitted that he had the proposition to run for the highest political office within the gift cf the citizens of Put nam. under serious consideration.
 Mir. King has not sought the sup port of the republican city committee. While this is by no means necessary such support is a valuable asset Co my republican candidate for office. When asked if Mir King has been en- dorsed by the committee the chair man stated that no endorsement had been given as none had been sought. in fact the committee had no direct knowledge that Mir. King was a candi- date for the office. although members . the committee were aware that he was considering becoming a oandi- date.
 Unique Situation
 Mir. King entering the mayoralty nomination race creates a situation never before known in Putnam muni- einal politics SO far as the oldest citizens, who have been in touch with matters political. can remember. For the first time Ia the eity's political annals the republican voters will go into q city caucus out of harmony and in factions Heretofore the party has been united and has submitted but one mayoralty nominee for the approval of the republican voters. In one faction will be Mayor Charles 4. Richard. backed by the republican city committee, and q successful ad- ministration. and in the other will be Mr King backed by the group who sought him as their candidate and have pledged their support.
 Mir. King has lived most of his life in Putnam and is a graduate of the Putnam high school. He was mill office executive before entering the newspaper field as owner of the Wind ham County Observer. He Is presi- dent of the Putnam Chamber of Com merce has worked uneeasingly along lines of civic betterment and to se- cure new industries for the city. He is a young man whose honesty, integ- rity and upriphtness. are unquestion- ed and beyond reproach. He has never held public office and has. so far as known. had no political experience. although he possesses excellent quail ties as an executive. Mir King sign cd announcement of his candidacy is as follows:
 To The Public
 In announcing my candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mayor Of the City of Putnam l wish to urge every Republican voter to be present at the caucus on Thursday evening.
 Having lived in Putnam most Of my life, having established myself in A business in Putnam which is de- pendent upon the prosperity Of the community; and having been for several years connected with the Put nam Chamber of Commerce as di- rector and president, ] am familiar with the needs of our city.
 l am bound by no promises nor pledges ef any kind, and l sincerely believe that if have the honor to be nominated and elected as mayor of Putnam, 1 can assure our citizens of an honest, efficient and economical administration.
 Upon this pledge alone. ask for the support of each and every voter
 WALTER N. KING
 Mir. King asks for the support of the voters in a straightforward man ner. He does not suggest that he has been sought as candidate by any group. He makes no criticism of inc present administration He sets forth no reason why that administration should not be continued nor why he desires to be mayor Of the city. He pledges himself, if elected. to give the city an honest, efficient and econom- teal administration,
 Stands on His Record
 Tn announcing the candidacy Of Mayor Charles 4. Richard, The Pat riot, i've weeks ago. said that no op- position to Mayor Richard had so far appeared. Mayor Richard pointed to his administration of city affairs dur ing the term about to end and felt that his conservative. economical, administration, under which the city has progressed, deserved recognition and should appeal to the voters and taxpayers of both political parties. It wAs also said that. owing to the wafsrworks situation. which Mayor Richard inherited. he had made enc mics of these who did not view the solution of the problem as he saw It If those political enemies were to be come active it would be by opposing Mayor Richard for reelection. Th' water works situation has progressed