The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-14
O'Sullivan for
 Superior Court
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 The act increasing the number Of superior court judges by one was passed only yesterday In the general assembly. The bill was promptly signed by Governor Cross and talk ing advantage of the opportunity, his excellency immediately recommend ed the popular ..P. B., for the ap- poiritment. Action On the proposed appointment is expected to be taken by next Tuesday unless all rules are suspended and the matter is taken up some time during Fridays ses- sion.
 Attorney o'Sullivan of Derby and Orange has been one of the. out. standing figures in the state demo- cratic party for several years. By virtue of his popularity among ex- service men and his views on pro- hibition he was chosen to represent the 5th Congressional district, de- feating the veteran campaigner. the late James F. Glynn of Winsted. He failed, however, for reelection.
 During the past state campaign ne ne was very active worker and on the reorganization of the state central committee, he succeeded James j.. Walsh as chairman.
 ..P. B. has a big following in Waterbury, but whether or not ne will be supported by Waterbury's representatives in the general as. sembly in vent of contest oI strength for endorsement is mat ter of speculation on Capitol Hill.
 The naming of Attorney Sullivan for the position of judge m tne sus 'ts perior marks the second event of US kind within the period of two terms. Edward M.. Yeomans of AndoVer. chairman of the democratic state central committee, was named to the bench by former Governor John H. Trumbull when vacancy occur red. This recommendation was sub- sequently ratified in both the House and senate without opposition.
 Senator Frank Bergen's power in the senate may be the only stumDi- ing block to Attorney SuliiVan success. Both are big guns" in the democratic party and have immense followings. Whether or not there will be any serious attempt to em- barrass the governor in his choice remains to be seen.
 The nominee was born August II, 1es7 at Derby, where he continues to practice law. He attended the Derby public schools and graduated from Yale college in 19O8. In 1Slo he graduated from Yale Law school. The day after grauation he passed the bar examinations and the next day he was married. He has four children.
 O'Sullivan was elected to the state senate in 1915 but resigned the foi- lowing year to enter the navy. He was qualified as an ensign at Anap. oils and served drought the World war aboard the U. s. $. North Da- kota.
 He was chosen congressman from the fifth district in 1922. In 1924 he was defeated by the late James Glynn of Winsted.
 When Governor Cross decided to reorganize the democratic organiza-
 tion at the New London convention which nominated him, he chose O'Sullivan for chairman of the state central committee and his campaign manager. O'Sullivan had qualified himself as a successful party worker through his efforts in behalf of Al fred E. Smith for president two years before. .,,
 The appointment. if ratified Dy house and senate, will take effect from confirmation.
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