The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-11
DEMOCRATS ARE
READY FOR BATTLE
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offered O threatened bolt and o pro-
test against the leadership Of State
Chairman and National Committee
man ]. Henry Roraback. "a
Along with Gov. Gross were re-
nominated Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes
Waterbury; Secretary Of State DR.,
@. John Satti, New London; Comp
troller Charles o. Swartz, Norwalk;
Treasurer John 8. Adds, New Mil
ford, and Congressman Large
william M. Citron, Middletown.
Roraback Has Helped
There was an undercurrent Of un-
certainty OF the democratic conven-
ton after Roraback publicly an
Ilounced TO his republican delegates
that Gov Cross was one Of the best
governors Connecticut ever had"
and that he 'had saved Connecticut
millions Of dollars"
The party was eager to capitalize
on the republican leaders tribute,
and his personal call on Gov. Cross
while the democratic convention
was In session. Both occasions were
unprecedented In the states political
history, noted for the rI,.terness OF
feeling between the two parties,
Gov. TO Get Busy
Gov. Cross will actively engage in
his campaign during the coming
week. One of his chief concerns was
over the attitude OF labor. The Con-
necticut federation, now In Its 5lst
annual convention at Bridgeport, en-
dorsed President Roosevelt but
avoided similar support Of the gov
ernor because he didn't ask for It,"
At least a half dozen times In as
many months labor organizations
have complained to the governor
against the u1e o" state police In
strikes. The labor convention sus-
pended its re5sion yesterday to re-
quest withdrawal Of police from the
Remington-Rand strike area at Mid
dletown where tear gas was used.
Investigation was ordered by the
executive. '
Brown Begins Tasks
Norwich, Conn.,, Sept. 11-(UP)-
With the smoke Of the republican
state convention battle for the gu
bernatorial nomination hardly
cleared, States Attorney Arthur M.
Brown, standard bearer, will plunge
into his campaign against Gov. Will
bur L. Cross tomorrow with three
appearances within week.
Already assured Of the support Of
State Attorney Hugh M. ilcorn, SUI
field, and Col. John Q. Tilson, New
Haven. vanquished contenders for
top place, the tall, rugged lawyer
from Jewett City will accompany
Gov. ALI M. Landon on his tour
through Connecticut cities.
Brown will board the sunfiower
train at Stamford and appear with
the presidential candidate In that
city, Stamford, Bridgeport, New Ha-
ven and New London. 1t is expected
he will introduce the Kansan in sew
eral of the cities.
Sunday. he will address a gather
ing at Torrington. A week from to-
morrow he will speak at New Bril-
tain rally with Sen. Arthur H. VAN
denberg, Michigan.
Asked About Healy
Asked how he felt about the re-
marks OF former Attorney General
Frank Healy, who attempted TO
stampede the convention for Alcorn
by assailing the organization ma
chine, Brown said:
THAT was all right. Frank came
right back and shook hands with me
after. Il reminded me Of the old days
Of Augustus Brandegee, father Of the
late republican U. s. Senator Frank
Brandegee and the late democratic
Governor Thomas M. Waller. They
are both brilliant lawyers and pow
erful orators they'd villify each
other In political and legal battles
and then 90 arm-in-arm 70 dinner.
Prank Healy belongs 10 the same
old school. = didn't mind what III
said. II wasn't taken personally"