The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-31

Akhst' ohetht tSe IAhaAhy tOh6u ''wagging" once more. It was believed in many parts of the state that the senator, na- tive of this city but for years q resident of Hartford, would entertain a call by the party to be it's candidate for lieuten. ant-gOvernor.
 The apparent withdrawal of Seator Blackai from the latter field has once more brought Mayor Frank Hayes back into , the lfmelight more than ever. The local chief executive, while not announcing his candidacy, is known to be keeping his eye on the gover- norship. If he doesn't go into the battle for this post - he is likely to use it as wedge to procure the nOmina- tiOn of state treasurer for Ff- nance Commissioner Charles Jackson.
 Many are wondering whether Attorney Blackall is sincere in his intention to seek renOm. inatiOn as senator. Jockey ing" will be the order of the day from now on and possibly the senator will still entertain "call" to the ticket when the state convention takes place in GrOtOn a few weeks hence.
 Interest is very great here in the reported candidacy of for mer Representative William NJ. CitrOn of. Middletown for the nomination of congress- man-at-larSe. Attorney Cit ron, minority leader of the house during the 1881 session of the Legislature, ran for. the post two years ago but was defeated by Professor Charles M. Bakewell of New Haven, republican. His name was mentioned prominently at the gathering in WailingfOrd Sum- day sponsored by the Young Democratic club of that bor- Oueh. In the election two years ago Attorney CitrOn re- ceived very large vote in Waterbury. He spoke here at two rallies during that cam Taign. Being clerk of the state senate at the 1883 ses. sion, Attorney Citron has man. aged to keep in constant con- tact with the leaders of the svst ie, of Gov Wilbur l.. Cross right hand" men.
 Many are wondering what has happened to Representa- tive J. Kenneth Bradley of Wcstport, republican leader of Fairfield county, since he made his declaration q couple of weeks ago in favor O. pass age of an old age pension act by the coming legislature. Representative Bradley was one of the select few who guided the destinies of the re- publican party on the floor of the house at the last session and was among those not favOring Governor CroSs's plan to establish such pen sion system. Bradley hasn't been heard from since he made his declaration and it is likely that he was silenced by the "higher-ups'' pending the attempt of the latter to steal Governor CrOSS'S thunder.
 The Democrat has always been staunch worker for the passage of such legislation and the local Eagles, in cOnjunc- tion with series throughout the state, arc now launching campaign to bring about pass age of an old age pension act when the 1885 session of the legislature ~cOnveneS. Watcr- bury's tour members of the legislature favor such an act. Senator Julius Stremlau of Meriden, well known here, is chairman of the Eagles storm troops behind the new and concerted movement support ing old age pension legislation.
 AS an added appeal to the younger element in the voting contingent of Connecticut, it is likely this year that a place on the state ticket will he ac- corded a candidate endorsed by the Young Democratic or ganizatiOn. The combined clubs of the state have been asked, 1t is understood, to sub- init the names of one or more persons whom they would like to see on the state ticket. The state convention, by rec. Ognizing the youth of the party would, 1t is felt, do much to bring more votes to the dem- Ocratic ticket. The Water bury republicans have been doing much to interest young voters and there is no doubt that such leaders as Lieu tenant Governor Roy Wilcox, former Judge T. V. Meyer, and others have done much to arouse interest in that direc- ton.
 Cities and towns through out the state are making plans for party get-togethers. The local republicans are not lay ing down by any means, but are making arrangements for Z outings and district sessions. The local democratic organiza- ton is also making similar plans. The ltalian.American Democratic League of New