The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-17

NlS1UOIA cs OOJI1A E54yAA AA crat will be in charge of his pub licity. He said that for the pres ent, and possibly permanently, his headquarters will be in his own law offices in the Lilley building.
 MaIoney Keynoter
 The Keynote" address was de- livered by Congressman Francis T. Maloney of Meriden, democratic candidate for U. S. senator. He lauded the New Deal in his address and brought many rounds of en- thusiastic applause from the audi ence as he expounded the work and achievements of President Roosevelt Major Smith in his ac- ceptance speech also pointed out to the achievements of President Roosevelt and his New Deal pro- gram.
 As the business of the meeting was about to open Chairman Cav anaugh recognized Judge Gorm- ley who formally withdrew the name of William Dyer. He stated that because Mir. Dyer is high type of man he supported him for k the nomination. However, he said,
 
 ako that the choise of the conven- tioh, would be Major Smith. He paidA tribute to the local man as q true and worthy democrat, worthy of election to congress. Judge Gormley's announcement, although not unexpected, brought applause from the delegates for the effort taken towards harmony by the Over forces
 Smith Nominated
 The name of Major Smith was then placed in nomination by Headmaster George Van Sant- voord of the Hotchkiss school in Lakeville. who pointed to the local man as one possessed of the qualities of unseltishness, youth, energy, leadership and proper training.
 Mayor Frank Hayes of this city was among those who seconded the nomination of Major Smith. He praised the nominee highly and predicted victory for him. Other Mir. Dyer. Patrick K. Phalen of of Winsted.
 In his nominating speech, Head master Santvoord st.ted that he was one of the few democrats born in the state of Vermont and that it is pleasure to live in d state in which the democrats are ac- tually running the government. He said he knows they will continue to do so as long as they select men of the type of Major Smith. Youth. he declared, is needed in govern ment today
 Mrs. Wheeler Lauds
 In her seconding speech, Cath erine Wheeler said: T do not seek my candidate for fitness alone, but for his splendid record and fine principles. This is no time for ex- a pcriments. We must select a man we'll fitted for the important work before him. Never in the history of politics have we needed a more united spirit. Let's stand together as a unit and elect our whole state ticket, forget our petty differences and repudiate forever those who are trying by vile propaganda and unjust criticism of the New Deal to keep us at loggerheads. Show your intelligence to your party, and to your president by sending to congress man you can be proud of, a man who represents the ideals of liberty, individual inde- pendence, initiative and responsi- bility. I deem it an honor to be al- lowed to second the nomnation of J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury"
 Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly of this city was secretary of the convention. During the proceed ure of selecting the permanent chairman, Judge Cavanaugh yield ed the chair to state central Com rnitteeman John Heffernan, of Tor ,rington. Attorney Thomas F. Mo Grath and Major John Fitzgerald of Ansonia took the floor and praised the work of Judge Cav anaugh who presided and named him for permanent chairman.
 Chairman Smith Speaks
 Upon being nominated, Major Smith was escorted into the hall by State Central Committeeman William J. Brennan of Winsted, fold guard" leader of Litchfield, and Representative Hogan, "new guard" chieftain of the same
 State Chairman J. Francis Smith of this city was among those to fake the stand to address the coE- vsntfon. He denied that Connecti- c1ft WAS afrepublican state. He also 1srxod unified effort on behalf of fife democrats and praised the H&oSaVeIt policies. Mayor Hayes d{d not take the stand to second f71S nomination of Major Smith Sut sfayed with the Waterbury G4iexakfon on the floor. He was ~11en q great ovation as he rose fS 6SIfver his seconding address.