The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

tC0ntlnued rom PaHe D and Aubrey Williams, an aide, are seeking to divorce the works admin" istration from politics.
 Over Year with WPA
 DaIy has been works administra- tor for more than c year, or since the start of WPA in Connecticut. He has been severely criticized at times in his direction of the g0vern- mental relief agency in this state. The slow start of the WPA here, after it had taken over distribution of federal relief from the hands of Miss Eleanor II. Little, brought es- pecial criticism from many sources.
 The hand of the state senator was forced when he announced last week that he would attend Q special ses- sion of the legislature which Cover nor Wilbur L. Cross has promised to call before election. The question as to whether he could hold polit- cal ofIice as well as 6 federal ape pointlvc position thus came to 6 head.
 Resignation Letter
 Tn his letter of resignation, Daly said:
 Tn spite of the difficulties in- volycd it has been 2 year more than well worth while, and although cannot be entirely satisfled with our accomplishments I leave the 0fiice with q feeling of pride that seems to me justinable.
 "rhe pride B in the work of my associates here and in Washington, in the heads of Connecticut munich palities, and in the prcsg of my state and in many private organizations and individuals who have recognized in the works progrcss administration opportunity to bring a small measure of comfort to families in need, and through them asgiStance tO the bus mess structure of Connecticut.
 Returns Compliment
 You have commended uS for our work and I cannot resist the desire to compliment you upon your work. I feel that the achievements in Con- necticut will daily contribute to your record of these trying years.
 Tn 1884 the people of the eighth senatorial district elected me to the office of gtate senator. That honor and opportunity to gcrye jS 20 com- polling, and the place 50 important, that I cannot break faith with those who gave me the distinction, and neither have I the degIre,
 Tt has not seemed to me that q position created by a national emcr- gency could be in conflict with my place ag senator, particularly in view Of the fact that the regular session of the senate to which ! was elected had adjourned. Now, however, it seehns that the two petitions are not compatible,
 "That makes the path of my duty clear"
 NAMING SUCCESSOR
 New Haven, Conn, July 20,--UP) -ThOmag J. DOdd, deputy state WPA administrator, and Robert 4. Hurley, Bridgeport, Btate director of operations, were being prominently mentioned today for the post of state WPA administrator, now Va- cant owing D the resignation of State Senator Matthew A. Daly, New Haven.
 DOdd, prominent in Connecticut young democratic activities, is aIs0 district director of the national ad- ministration.
 From other quarters, it was learn cd that United BtateB Senator Francis T. MaI0ney, cI0ge friend of DaIy'g may recommend appointment of Dr. Edward c. DoIan, Man chester.
 Dolan, however, B in line for the position Of internal revenue coIIec- tor for this area. Ills appointment b that post was held Up during the Iast session of COngrcsg by Bcn- | atOr Augustine L0nergan during patronage row with Maloncy.
 The Manchester man B now 6 member of the regional advisory committee for WPA.
 State Senator JuIiug c. Btremlau, Mcridcn, director of the labor man Agement division of the relief dis- Iibuting organization, who has alsO | received an uItimatum from the gOv- crnmcnt told the United Pregs:
 When get definite assurance | that the legislature will rec0nvene I will immediately tender m.' resig- nation as director Of labor manage ment division of WPA. I cannot pos- sibly interfere with the performance | which befcll me when WaJ elected | senator by my constituents"
 If Htrcmlau resigns, it was believed | that Henry Tierncy. New Haven, former president of the Central Labor Union, and an assistant to the | Meridcn senator. would get the di- rectOrship.
 Official EdIct
 Washington, July 20 (UP) - Acting Works Progress Administra- tor Aubrey William ruled today that l Matthew A. Daly must resign either | aS Connecticut director of WPA or | as state senator.
 Daly had announced his intention | of keeping both posts, directing the | statc's work-relief program and serving in the legislature during the | special session called by Governor Wilbur l.. Cross.
 Williams ordered him. however, Co choose between the two positions. WPA officials here said they had not been informed Of what Daiy was planning to do.
 Williams action came after he had discharged seven minor okla homa WPA officials for supporting pr0-Rooaevelt congressman for u. 6. senator.
 The acting WPA administrator said evidence gathered against the seven in Oklahoma would be turned