The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-30
Political Nelus

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 It won't be long. A week from to-day the electors of the state go to the polls to decide who they want for their offi- cers for the ensuing years. At the same time they will vote on two constitutional amend. ments and, most of all, they will signify whether or not they favor the New Deal. The two constitutional amend- ments are very important des- pite the fact that they are not being given much mention by the various political speakers in their campaign addresses.
 One amendment requires that a twO.thirds vote of the legislature must be had to override the veto of the gOv- ernor. At the present time only a majority vote is needed. The other amendment gives the governor more power in the appointment of judges to the various courts. At the present time he nominateS and the legislature approves those gO- ing on the superior and sue preIne court benches. The gov. ernOr has nothing to do with the city, town and borough judgeship appointments. The legislators nominate these men themselves and approve them. The amendment would give the governor power to appoint the judges of the minor courts, too.
 Congressman Herman F. Koppleman of Hartford, dem- Ocrat seeking reelection in the first district, has jumped into the lead in the straw vote be- ing conducted by the Courant. He has received POS votes to 123 for his g. o. P. opponent, Colonel AnSOn 1T. McCoOk. Governor Cross and Congress- man Francis T. Maloney con- tinue to lead the g. o. D. op. ponents. Maloney has received the second highest vote and Cross comes third.
 County Detective Edward J. Hickey, g. o. D. nominee for high sheriff of Hartford cOun- ty, is leading his democratic opponent in the straw vote. The poll Is being taken among the new voters recently made who refused to become affil- lated with either ,Darty. So far 25.5 per cent of the ballots sent out have been returned.
 Incidentally, High Sherin Edward w. Dewey, republican, of Hartford County, who did not seek re-nominatiOn this year due to his health, Ob- served his 77th birthday yes- terday. Several months ago High Sheriff Dewey suffered a paralytic stroke. Yesterday, his birthday, he was able to sit up and receive visits from his many friends throughout the county. Flowers from friends and business associates filled his room for the occa- sion.
 EZRA workers must vote on their own time next Tuesday, according to . ruling handed down from the relief admins tratiOn in Hartford. Absence from work for political actiy- tiles on election day will be considered cause for dismissal. Letters to this effect have been sent to all local administrators in Connecticut.
 A group of prominent Yale Alumni have signed and dis tributed an appeal to the vOt- CTS to support the candidacy of U. s. Senator F. c. WalcOtt republican, for reelection. Former Motor Vehicles Com missioner Robbins B. Stoeckel, Attorney Lucius F. Robinson and T. A. D. Jones, all we'll known here, are among those who have signed the petition.
 The democrats of Southing- ton have busted Superintend- ent of the Town Farm M. N. Pettengill. Similar action was taken on Mrs Pettengill, who has served as matrOn at the town farm. 1t is understood on good authority that q resident of Southlngton, lived by work ing in this city, will be given the post.
 New Britain's total voting strength this year is 2S,55S. This total is % greater than 1t was wh -n the city election fin New Britain took place last April. Of the 23,558 voters, 1S,57O are men. West Ravens tax receipts for the first five months of the fiscal year have totalled $353, ,142.SS, The aver- age collections are about $2O,- 900 below normal, however.
 Prosecuting Attorney Mit- chell Meyers, addressing the Young Italian Republican club last night i'm Liberty hall, told his listeners that he was born on ChatfleId avenue and when . kid used to sneak up the back stairs of Liberty hall to see the shows that were being presented at the time. Judge ST. V. Meyer told the group <that Attorney George J. CrO- cicchia's uncle was Q cardinal. Attorney Crocicchia is running For the senate in the 18th dis- trict. Boosting the candidacy Of Floyd Rasmussen for the senate in the 18th, Judge Meyer eaid that he does not believe that Senator Joseph IawI0r, democratic incum- bent, appeals to all the voters. Judge John Y. AGcGrafh ed the groups attention to
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