Putnam patriot., 1929-11-07
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE CITYS POLITICAL HISTORY CONTEST ARISES FOR NATIONALITY NOMINA-
 TON IN THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
King Support Promised Honest, Efficient Economical Adminsr tion.-Mayor Who Has Served City Many Years Points to Efficient, Economical
 Conduct of City Affairs

for building u steel tank has been vot- ed by the council and bids for the foundation of the tank are about to be submitted If there are those who are seeking retaliation. 1t was suggest ed, they might oppose the Mayors re- nomination. There has been no other criticism of the present administra- ton such as would cause a division in the republican ranks. The only open criticism of the administration has been as to the conduct of the water works affairs. These are the thoughts that are being expressed by those who feel that Mayor Richard, who has served the city as alderman, who served for two and half terms, as alderman-at-large. and is ending a successful term as mayor of the city, is deserving of being returned Co office.
 No Reason For Change
 On the other hand there are no reasons advanced by those seeking a change in the office of the chief exe- eutive of the city as to how that change will benefit the city. In Mir. King. those opposed to Mayor Rich ard. on whatever ground, following his two years Of economical, and ef- ficient administration, have candi- date whose honesty and integrity are not questioned. Mayor Richard will receive support because he deserves il for his known executive ability, and his long and efficient service on behalf cf the city. Mir. King will re- eeAe support from those who have sought his candidacy and his personality and executive ability will attract votes to his banner.
 Whatever may be said of Mayor Richards conduct oi ihe waterworks question those in touch with the situ- ation eau not help but admire man who IS willing to stand on his own feet regardless of the fact that he fui iy req izes that he is creating political enemies and arousing opposition. By standing firm for his program Mayor Richard and his supporters feel that he has saved the taxpayers many thousands of dcllars. a probable in- crease in water rates. while at the time providing the city with an ade- quate supply of water and adequate water pressure for fire protection, when the plan that has been adopted has been carried out. It was solely with the finances of the city in mind that Mayor Richard stood firm for what he believed to be the right and an economical solution of the problem in guarding the poeketbooks of tho taxpayers, and the treasury of the city.
 The mayor and the members of the water committee have under way tho work of improving the waterworks system as related to fire protection.
 The present council. including Mayor Richard. inherited the perplex- ing problem from the previous admin istration. If faithfulness to trust does not appeal to the voters; if a long public service to the city is nob to be considered: if economy is not appreciated; it would still seem, as was said two weeks ago. when The Patriot announced and endorsed May or Richards candidacy, that if for no other reason those officials who have favored the waterworks plan now be- ing put into effect, and have assumed the responsibility for that plan, should be retained in office until that work is accomplished.