The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-10-17
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Democrats down the valley are getting bRck to normal once more after several brisk primary fights. Local and state party leaders are pushing ahead the work of sOlidifyins the various factions so that when the state election takes place three weeks kence the party will carry tlte cOIiinu- mites that were the scenes Of battles. AnsOnia and Derby witnessed the bittefcst battles but now the factions are being urged to make up."
 In Derby ex-MayOr George F. Sullivan hhs been nominate ed for mayor. He defeated for- iner Mayor Frank J. Conway in 8 bitter contest. Ex-MayOr Sullivan carried all three wards i'm Derby, but at the same time his majority was only 1Sl. He received 1,O2S votes to S92 for ex-MayOP Conway.
 The veteran democrat nlein- ber of the house, Representa- tive Thomas F. MollOy, went out in the Derby shuttle. This veteran, known thrOngh0ut the state because of the fact that he has represented Derby for term after term, went down to defeat with George A. Casey, John O'DonnclI, John O'Dcll, Cyrus J. SaffOrd and Joseph Malafronte, who also sought the house nominations. Those picked to run for the house were Alderman Thomas Woods and Frederick F. Mo- Encrney, . manufactures. The Derby city election takes place on the same day that the state election is held.
 In AnsOnia the democratic mayoralty nomination has zone to Fire Chief James J. 1Tinch. He defeated William J. Kirby and Charles J. O'CUh- nell in q three-cOfncred light. In the primary former Rep resentative John c. Fitxger- aids attempt to 'sc0fne back" was q futile one. The house nominations went to Alderman Edward Clancy and Daniel J. Mccarthy. Attorney Howard AarOns and Irwin Abk0wifx, who sought the house noIhina- lions, also, were defeated.
 In Beacon Falls they have close votes when the demo- crats have contests. Daniel Lee sought the house nomination, but was opposed by Henry Schmitz, When the votes were counted Mir Lee was found to have 75 votes, while the Sehmits tally showed a total of "A. Lee was declared noininat- ed. There was one blank vote cast. Had 1t gone to Schfnitx there would have been . tie.
 Motor Vehicle Commissioners Michael A. COnnOr has been asked by the people Of An. sonia to establish . sub-dls- trict station in that city. At tho present time the auto owners here must come to this city or 70 to New Haven or Bridecport If they want to register their cars. Former senator John T. Walsh of An- sonia Is one of those leading the movement. The proposed station wOuld only be a part- time one.
 West Haven voters arc push- ing ahead with their plan of snOdernizing their town char ter. Sentiment appears to De in favor Of the town manager form of government which would cali for iaOn-lartisan elections when picking colr- cilnen. Under the new plan the council would consist Of nine members, 0nc-third De- ing elected at-large annually for three-yeaP terms.
 Governor Cross political agent Is his executive sccre- tary, Attorney Ken n c tn Wynne. John A. H0ltx. of West Haven Is High SheriR James Geddes' political agent. John H. MulviIIe of this city is pOli- tical agent for Major J. Joseph Smith. who is running for con- gross in the fifth district. Con- Eressrian Schuyler Mcrritt'e agent Is Representative ]. Kenneth Bradley of WestpOrt while Edward R. May of Hart ford Is acting for COngrcssfithn Herman F, KOpple1tlnnn. Die rector of Puhllc Works John M. Golden of New Haven Is agent for !. Edward Slavin of West Haven, democratic nQIni- nee for the office of high sIier- iff of this county.
 U. S. District Attorney Rob- bert F. Butler of Hartford hns announced that he will cam- paign for the democratic ticket. His first speech will be snade tO-niorrow night at . gathering of democratic svosn- en ln New Haven. Former us 2. genator Hiram Hinghazn and COngressnnii John Q. TiIs0rl Have Jumped into tho flght foe tho republicans and siII start nest week on q tour of iIle sfnf0 making speeches with states Attorney ttaHIi hz. Als corn, thc z. Q. D. eubcrnafoFiaI slonsiNee.
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