New Britain herald., 1930-07-12

tion and indorsement by the repub-
 lican party has followed. Approach ing the age limit of TO years. and
 anxious that there shall be no break
 in the work of the court when he
 reaches the maximum. Judge GaH- ney announced several months ago
 that he would step out when he concludes the present term.
 Attorney General B. W. filling
 was the first to be mentioned as probable nominee of the G. o. F.
 Judge filling has served his party
 long. In 1924 he "carried the ban
 ner' for the party in a run against
 Mayor A. M. Paonessa when it vas generally known that no republican
 could make a successful run with
 the deep split then in the party, and the popularity of Paonessa to be
 faced. Soon afterwards he was elect ed to the house of representatives. and after accepting the nomination for senator withdrew to become the legal adviser to the state. Sel sous illness may interfere with his pro-
 bate court plans, but since election is several months away it is possi-
 ble that he may be in the race.
 The only avowed candidate to date is Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods. At torney Woods has been an official
 of the court for more than Is years and has had a credita ble record as a prosecuting agent. but whether he will receive the support of those re- publicans who are aligned with the
 G. o. P. organization is a question. Several attempts have been made to give the prosecutors job to another in recent years and in each attempt 1t has been apparent that the move, if not directed by the so-called On ganization forces was not. at least aS far as outward indications are con- cerned, displeasing to some of that
 group.
 Now Attorney Harry Ginsbu.s is being mentioned with considerable favor in certain circles. Ginsburg
 occupies most advantageous strate- gic position. being chairman of the republican town committee. Aside from the political advantage. he en- joys wide personal popularity. is an 1 exserviceman and has had probate court experience as a state officer
 of the American Legion in charge of guardianship work.
 Judge William F. Mangan is re- garded the best bet of the demo- cratic party. He has been successful in the practice of the law and was a judge of the city and police courts
 about 15 years ago. His abilities as campaigner are well known and
 it is believed that his entrance into the field as contender would great ly enliven the fall election. In the
 event that he decides not to make
 the run, reports from democratic circles indicate that the candidacy
 of Attorney William F. Hagearty
 would be agreed ble to both the town committee group and to others in
 the party not closely aligned with 1 the organization. Lawyer Hageartv
 is former vice chairman Of the town committee.
 Aside from the probate court judgeship, there is promise of inter-
 est in the fall election from another dpoint-that of the congressional race. Former Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa is being urged as the democratic nominee in this district and reports
 of favorable reaction to mention of
 his candidacy are being received
 from other cities and towns in the fifth district. Mayor Quigley, though
 busy man today, may find time to
 make another run for the congress siona1 chair for which he waged an
 unsuccessful campaign 12 years ago.