The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-20

Credentials committees of both the republican and dcm- Ocratic state conventions are going to be quite busy this year. The democrats in var. ious parts of the state have already stated that they will carry their local squabbies right to the credentials com mittee of the convention and then, if not taken care of ac- cording to their liking, right to the floor of the entire body to decide the questions being fought over. With rc-organiza- tion groups i'm the republican party by all over Connecticut also planning primary fights it is expected that several g. o. D. battles will have to be decided at the state conven- ton.
 In MiddletOwm Judge LeOn- ard 0. Ryan, leader of the democratic reorganization group which was defeated last week in the caucuses by the Bfelefield- Citron faction, has declared that he will protest the outcome of the primaries. He has already written to J. Francis Smith of this city ask- ing for instructions as to how to proceed. He alleges illegal practices at the primaries.
 New Britain democrats, despite their bitter fight of last week, have apparently ironed out their troubles and may not have to bring their troubles before the state convention. The original count gave Mayor David l.. Dunn 13 of the city's 24 delegates to the state con- vcntion. A recount was de- manded by the faction head- cd by State Central Commit teeman Michael w. Bannan. The result was that each side goes to the New London ses. sion with 12 votes apiece. Bannan wants to be re-elect- cd to the central committee. How they'll manage the IF to IF deadlock remains to be seen.
 Former Burgess Maurice Anenberg of Naugatuck plans to oppose the rc-nomination of Representatives William Me- DermOtt and Michael Clancy for the office of state repre- sentatiyes on the democratic ticket. He wants one of the places. It is rumOred that Re prcsentative Clancy might withdraw. Deputy Sheriff John Kenny of Hartford has an- nounced his candidacy for the 2. 0. D. shrievalty nomination in Hartford county. Already 1900 persons have sign- cd a petition urging his nomination. He seeks to take the place now held by Sheriff Edward w. Dewey.
 Attorney David Raymond, former assistant corpora ton counsel for Hartford, has en. tered the race for the nomina- ton of representative on the democratic ticket. He has been mentioned recently for a sena. tOrial post but he did not con- sent to enter the race for the place in the upper branch of the legislature. Judge Ray mond J. DeFlln of the 11th senatorial district will seek reelection to the senate on the democratic ticket. The New Haven man is being mem tiOned for the post of dem. Ocratic floor leader of the 1885 session.
 Ralphael Seney of Piainfield has withdrawn from the race for the nomination of senator in the 28th district on the democratic ticket. It is expect cd that Arthur T. Kelley, prominent attorney, will run in his place. In New Haven the opposition to the Willard Ulman faction of the republi- can party is growing. Ex- Mayor Thomas Fully and former Tax Collector Edward s. Stanford are heading the re- organization faction.
 It is reported that Attorney David A. Wilson stands an ex. ccllent chance of being re- elected chairman of the democratic state central conn mittee. Should he resign or re- fuse reelection it is possible that the chairmanship would go to J. Francis Smith of this city, secretary Of the commit tee. Even if Chairman Wilson is reelected it Is believed he will resign after the campaign is over as he is now In the federal service us an assistant U. s. attorney general.
 U. S. Senators F. c. Walcott and Augustine Loneragn and Congressman William l.. Hig- gins plan to speak at a re- union of the United Spanish War Veterans in Holland next Sunday. Several veterans from this city will attend. They will undoubtedly he presented with the democratic and republican sides of the campaign Issues.