The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-07

I the public utility laws in the inter- est of customers and revision of the banking, investment and insurance laws to better protect the public.
 Town Convention
 Town Chairman John H. Crary presided at the town convention and Dennis J. Clancy acted as clerk. The name of Attorney Thcms was offered by Mrs. Joseph McGinniss. The name of MT. Mahaney was offered by Patrick Cronan. Both men pledged themselves to work for the benefit of the general public.
 Senator Culhane said as follows:
 Two years ago I had the honor of being the democratic candidate for senator from the 18th senatorial district. We are here assembled and have again been chosen by you delegates to represent the 18th sena- torial district and with my grateful thanks for t.lis honor, I accept the nomination.
 We are entering upon a major task of reelecting the entire demo- cratic ticket ti.is fall and have just four weeks of hard and consistent work ahead. If we are to follow the principles of Thomas Jefferson and the democratic party, we must at all times remember that we are a party of the people and are working for their best interests.
 During my term in the last ses- sion of the senate, personally sponsored 8 number of constructive and social measures which I believ- ed to be for the benefit of the ma | jority of the voters in Waterbury. There may have been differences of opinion on some measures, but a dif- ference of opinion, to my way of thinking, will draw out different views, which in the final analysis should make for better legislation for all.
 You have within your power the election of democratic state and national ticket for which you may feel justly --oud because of its progressive policies and its actual achievements. The democratic party in Connecticut makes its appeal for full and aggressive support in the coming election.
 Along with readjustments in the administrative structure of the state, our party has advocated since 1880 revision of the tax system of the state and all its subdivisions, with a view to more equitable distribu- tion of the tax burden and par ticularly with view to easing the burden on real estate. There are many and varied measures which must receive consideration and must be enacted into laws at the coming session. To mention few which I believe would be in order at this time:
 "lst. The soldiers home at Rocky Hill for the care of our disabled soldiers, who after willing sacrifices are entitled to the very best the state can provide. I for one will vote for any measure sponsored to help relieve their suffering.
 "2nd. Immediate action must be taken to rel:-ve the crowded con- ditions of our state institutions for the mentally deficient, as our state hospitals are confronted with very large waiting list and many are urgent cases.
 "3rd. This same condition pre- vails with our tuberculosis institu- tions where there is waiting list of over 400 to receive treatment, some of which are resperate cases and quick action is imperative if human lives are to be saved.
 "4th. A revision of our antiquat- ed public utility laws so as to give the public utilities commission larger contrc' over rates.
 18th. A revision of our banking and insurance lays.
 "These and any other legislation which will be If benefit to the pulp lie of Waterbv'y, I will be only too pleased to work for.
 And in conclusion, may again express my thanks and if reelected I shall continue. as in the past, to devote such ability as I may have to the interest and welfare of all the people of Waterbury and may l ask for your full and whole-hearted cooperation in electing the entire demOcratic tici- # on November 3rd."