The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-30
Seven Veniremen
 Fail To Qualify
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 had formed an opinion concerning the guilt of several of the accused, and was excused by Judge Inglis at the request of Attorney John H. Cassidy.
 A former dog warden in Middle bury, a former resident of the Brooklyn section of this city, and man who helped to build St. Pat rick's church." Johnson at first de- clined to state his political afilia- tions when questioned along those lines. He admitted knowing Mayor Hayes and Ralph Coppeto, end when questioned further stated that he recognized Harry Minor and Mar tin J. Dunn.
 Principal Point
 One of the principal points of his testimony was the fact that ten years ago he asked Frank Hayes to have his daughters name placed on the teachers waiting list, and Hayes declined.
 He stated that he felt no animosity as a result, and that his daughter had obtained another position. Johnson's testimony was that he was sent from Hayes to Mayor Frank Guilfoile, and then back to Hayes, concerning the appointment. When asked of his political affiliation, he objected, but after counsel by Judge Inglis answered that he was elected constable on Democratic ticket, but had been appointed to office by a Republican group. "Then you're an independent?" queried Attorney Cas- sidy. Johnson agreed.
 Had Opinions
 "OHhand, have an opinion that some of them are guilty" he replied to a question by MT. Cassidy. Pulp licity attached to the case made him so tired that he refused to read it after a time, he said: But I couldn't help reading about it." he stated in the early moments.
 Defendant Minor was asked to stand up for the benefit of Johnson when the latter stated that he did not know Minor was defendant.
 First Venireman
 Clifford Willard, 36, of Wolcott was actually the first venireman called to the stand. He commented that he had not read about the ease, and that his principal interest in his newspaper is the funny-sheet.
 "I'd take drink with anyone, , he replied when asked his opinion on prohibition. He was excused by the state.
 Albert s. Leeke, retired of 32 Moulton street, Hamden admitted an opinion concerning the case. He based it on the fact that the action had been brought by Special Pros ecutor Alcorn.
 Defense Challenges
 The defense challenged him when Judge Inglis refused to excuse him for cause.
 Albert Robbins, 36, of Hamden, was excused at the request of state and defense, by the court, when he tated he had had acquaintance nip with Levy.
 Edward A. Driscoll of Driscoll oad Branford, a bachelor, was &C., 'eptable to the defense, but chal- enged by the state. A wireworker, he admitted discussing the case with fellow workers. He said that he had asked them to withhold opinion un- til the trial was over.
 Why bring that up? I'm trying to forget it."
 Voted for Alcorn
 This was the comment of Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn today when Attorney John H. Cassidy, member of defense counsel in the conspiracy case, asked a prospective juror whether he eknew that MT. Alcorn ran for governor on the Re- publican ticket"
 Thereafter the juror, Clifton D. Rosha, Bethany farmer, admitted that he had been a delegate to Re- publican state conventions had voted for MT. Alcorn."
 The juror, last to be examined and, eventually, challenged by the defense, admitted that anything MT. Alcorn had done in bringing grand jury charges against the &C., cused would "tend to make me feel that they are guilty"
 Would Discard Opinion
 Questioned by the judge, MT. Rosha said that he would discard his opinion" if he became a juror. You mean that you'd throw your opinion out of the window the moment you took the oath of jur- or?" inquired MT. Cassidy.
 Didn't you tell me that you couldn't do that until you had heard the evidence?" the defense attorney continued. The prospective juror admitted this to be the fact.
 Challenged By Defense He was accepted by Mr. Alcron