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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
MASS. GOVERNOR
!: ON THANKSGIVING

Boston, Nov. 8-(UP)-Asserting
that the day was set apart to give
thanks to God, land not for the in
auguration Of Christmas shopping"
Governor Leverett Saltonstall today
proclaimed Nov. 30-the traditional
last Thursday-as Thanksgiving Day
in Massachusetts,.
The Republican governors state
ment apparently referred to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's advancement of the
Thanksgiving date to Nov. % to Gre
ate longer Christmas shopping pc
Rod.
"Time- honored custom calls upon
Us to observe Thanksgiving Day.
Saltonstalls proclamation read. "It
Is good custom sincerity here
is of the essence. Not for revelry ana
sport, and not for the Inauguration
of Christmas shopping is this day
set apart. 1t may furnish opportunity
for wholesome recreation and sport,
and it may be followed by stimu-
lated buying; but the purpose o. this
proclamation is, without sham or
pretense, to call upon our people to
give thanks to the power that hath
made and preserved us a nation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08

ocratic party and placed in Repub-
lican hands.
The acknowledgement also as
sailed the Socialist party, declaring
that 1t Is a one-man organization In
Connecticut, controlled by Mayor
Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport.
Major John M. Burial, who intro
duced the speaker, said that election
of the Republican ticket would mean
efficient business-like government
for the city.
1.-THE Democratic candidates, the
leaders now ask you to vote for, may
be as honest as those on the Re-
publican ticket" he said, "but the
power behind the throne, the bosses
Of the party are the same who urged
you to vote for the man, who as
mayor until recently, brought Water
bury's name into disgrace and made
this city hang its head in shame"
He recalled that. while he admired
Democratic State Chairman j. Fran
els Smith, the latter assured Water
bury in 1885 and 1887 that Mr.. Hayes
would give tn" city honest govern
ment, that he and his associates had
wrought an improvement In the
city's finances, yet now Mr.. Hayes
and some Of his associates are con-
victed for mal-feasance.
The local Democratic party IN the
coming election, he said, Is directed
by a group OF men who for years
have proposed candidates for local
offices and for a state Office, whom
the court has convicted. "Once Bit
ten, twice Shy he said, arguing
that 1t is impossible for the Demo-
cratice party TO have Its "face lifted"
so as to shunt off the responsibility
for the past. Referring to the So
cialist party, h. said:
Claiming that the Socialists stand
for cooperative state. he said:
I'D refuse to vote for party with
plank like this. I'll applaud Jasper
McLevy but I will not vote to estab-
lish his Socialist party in Waterbury
or Connecticut. If you had chance
to vote for Jasper here In Waterbury
I might hope you would do so but III
his party not himself you are con.
sidering. In my opinion Waterbury
won't right Its wrongs by Endorsing
the Socialist party and platform.
"The Republican leaders in Water
bury" he said, have never urged yoi
to vote for men later convicted by {
jury; they do not urge you to sup
por a party anxious to overthrow thu
foundations Of Waterbury's financia
Success"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
EPIDEMIC HALTS 4
in INSANE HOME

Norwich, Conn.,, Nov. 8.-(UP)A
An outbreak of dysentery at Nor-
wich Hospital for the Insane, which
caused IA deaths during the past
three weeks, was believed definitely
checked today and the number OF
afflicted inmates was reduced from
AZ to seven. w
Another 239, including nine att
PENDANTS, remained in isolation,
however, until authorities traced the
source of the outbreak which was
believed attributable either to- q
carrier or a newly admitted patient.
The governors special commission
to investigate conditions at the hos
pital was to meet at the institution
during the day to inquire INTO the
outbreak and incorporate its find
ings in preliminary report to Gov.
Baldwin Nov. 81.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
Candidates Meet In
Radio Forum Program
SculIy, Foster, Ring Answer Questions Proposed By
Organizations, Individuals Interest Reflected

The three candidates for mayor
announced their stands on impor-
tant campaign issues in a radio for
UNI broadcast last night over Station
WATR. Questions as to what they
would do If elected next Tuesday
were answered by Vincent A. Scully
Democrat, Charles G. Foster, Repub-
lican. and John w. Ring, Socialist.
Asked about campaign promises,
Mr.. Scully said he would fulfill
every pledge made to the electorate.
Mr.. Foster said that he would give
such assurance "in q general way"
since circumstances may change so
as to make fulfillment impossible.
Mr.. Ring said that he was the only
one able TO carry OUT campaign
promises, because his party has no
obligations, to ward and district
~ Efficiency
In regard to the hiring Of city
workers, Mr.. Scully said that
the only ones on the city payroll
would be persons performing neces-
sary services In an efficient man
ner, declaring that Waterbury SIM
ply cannot afford either unnecessary
or inefficient employees" Mr.. Foster
said that every appointment he
would make would be on the basis
of ability. Mr.. Ring declared that
present city workers performing "lit-
tie or no useful service to the city
will get the gate"
All three candidates professed ac-
ceptance Of the principle of the mer-
1t system. Mr.. Scully said he favored
uniform and standardized tests, and
promotions on the basis Of merit Mr..
Foster said he opposed any merit
system which is a merit system "in
name only" Mr.. Ring said he "ab-
solutely" favored adoption Of rner-
1t system.
The candidates agreed that reduce
ton Of the tax rate can be accomp-
lished only by effecting all possible
economies. There was likewise agree
ment that the necessary legal steps
be taken to recover any sums posi-
BILE from bonding companies, and
from individuals involved In the
city's financial scandal.
Remove Tracks
Removal Of all trolley tracks In
the city, with the work to be done
or the bill to be paid by the Connec-
ticut Railway and Lighting Co., was
favored by Mr.. Scully, Mr.. Foster
and Mr.. Ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
On Committee

the arrangements committee. Judge
Theobald z. Conway will be the
master Of ceremonies, and among
the speakers will be Judge Edward
Reynolds Of New Haven and Judge
Luke Stapleton Of Cheshire. ~
Z A program OF entertainment will
be offered, including music, dancing
and boxing bouts. "a
Besides Mr.. Boyce, the commit.
tee in charge includes Finton Cud-
dy, Charles Goggins, James Hughes.
Mortimer Calvin, Miles McNiff, Jr,
Daniel Barrett, Francis Sheehan,
Timothy Mor!arty. Dennis Carey,
Maurice Griffin, Raymond Gibbons,
Joseph Barrett, George Casey, Ed
ward Holland. James Murphy, Peter
O'Donnell James O'Leary, Daniel
Mccarthy, Eugene O'Connell, Frank
Murphy, Simon Cronin, ST., John
O'Connor and Daniel King. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08

in their own campaigns than in
what happened in the other cities,
They said that they did not want
the same thing to happen here.
Mayor Jasper McLevy, Bridgeport
Socialist, was returned for fourth
term without difficulty, but with a
reduced plurality; Mayor John w.
Murphy, New Haven Democrat, saw
Republicans slice deeply into his
vote but .ct enough to keep him
from fifth term; and Mayor
Thomas j. Spellacy, Hartford Demo-
crat, suffered two-thirds cut in
his majority Of two years ago but
still he was able to maintain 5000
lead to go back for a third term.
BRIDGEPORT
Two years ago Mayor McLevy had
a plurality of 1880, Tuesdays re-
turns gave him plurality Of 1875
over three other candidates. The
vote: McLevy, 23113; Stephen F..
Boucher, Democrat, 1878; Daniel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
ism is good enough for me-"

ism Is good enough for me-" n5.
She expressed desire to be 'like
Mrs. Roosevelt because, she Is alert
wide awake, able" Mrs. Burke said
her interests would be confined "en-
tirely along civic lines even to my
reading"
A native of WhitinSville, she grad
uated from Northbridge High School
and Fitchburg Normal School. In
Westfield schools she taught Amer
icanization and civic classes prior
to her marriage to william T. Burke,
a postal clerk.
Her husband, former amateur
boxer, is not interested In politics
but both like to spend their spare
time bicycling and hiking. They
have no children.
Mayor TObin Happy
Boston. November 8. : Cup -
Mayor Maurice j. Tobin of Boston
was naturally not disappointed
today by the sweeping victory Of a
referendum to permit Boston mayors
to succeed themselves.
Inc LEGISLATURES repeal CnlS year
of law, banning two successive
four-year terms, was approved by
a 4 to margin in yesterdays city
election. Tobin, a Democrat, was
elected two years ago, defeating
James M. Curley, Democratic former
governor and thrice previously
mayor of Boston. He did not reply
to questions whether he would run
again in l941.
In the race for the three school
committee posts, City Councillor Gle
ment A. Norton was elected and
Joseph G. White was reelected by
wide margins while Daniel J. Nc
Dewitt was third with so close a mar
gin over DR.. Patrick J. Foley that q
recount was probable.
Eleven Of the ~ councillors were
reelected while one woman, Mrs.
Susan b. Donovan. now q represen-
tative. was one of those elected 10
the other II posts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
Parties Views Given
At Political Forum
Republicans, Democrats, Socialists Representedl
Candidates, Party Principles Lauded

YOU why an. going to vote the
Democratic ticket. 1t Is o personal
matter to me, and ] think u IS. q
most Of the voters. have Know1
Vincent Scully all my life and most
Of YOU have. Any who know him
cannot help but have absolute con-
fidenc, In his ability and integrity.
Every party is obliged to ssy 1t 10,
for lower taxes and better city serv-
ice but the last analysis Is the CALI
Der Of the candidates, their back
ground and experience
'FIe was the first to take an &c.
tive step to reorganfze the party,
he said. Mr.. Lynch referred indi.
rectly to the conspiracy trial ana
conviction of former Democratic city
officials, saying that events had oc-
Cured which reflected not only on
the Democratic party but on the Re.
publicans and the city at large, and
that Mr.. Scully had purged the
Democratic party of whatever blame
attached to 1t.
30 Years To Pay
Before a program is proposed YOU
must consider what, has gone be.
FORE" said Mr. Epson, pointing out
that for 10 years the Democratic
administration have piled up bond
ed debts and other debts which Will
mean that for 20 to 80 years the
city will have to pay for past ex-
penditures before 1t can pay much
attention to current needs.
1.-THE Republican party's deter
mination," he said, sis that future
generations will not have to pay
for GU: expenditures the way we
are now having to pay for the past.
In the next few years the city VIII
have little money to sper d for nee
essary improvements because most
Of the taxes will have to be spent
to reduce the debt piled up in the
last 20 years.
Keeping tho tax rate down and
retiring the bonded indebtedness SO
as to attract business into Water
bury and to force taxpayers to pass
the savings on to the rentpayers Is
the aim of the Republican party"
he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
Tammany Hall
Has Come Back
Continued from Page u

I Scores Of cities and hundreds o.
other subdivisions throughout thu
country elected mayors and passed
on other local contests.
The outstanding mayoralty cleo.
tons were:
Detroit-Edward j. Jeffries, Jr.
supported by. CLIO and labor, defeat
ed the incumbent, Richard Reading
Republican.
San. Francisco-Incumbent An.
gelo RoSsi reelected.
Salt Lake City-Ab Jenkins, auto
mobile racing driver, elected by 1:
votes.
Cleveland-Mayor Harold H. Bur.
tor, Republican, reelected.
Hamilton Likes II
Washington, Nov. B. CUP -
Chairman John D. M. Hamilton oil
the Republican National committee
declared today that yesterdays elec-
tons from the Atlantic to the Pa
cific" reflect a trend toward a Re-
publican victory next year and an
end to reckless. wasteful and crack
pot government"
He said that Republicans main-
tanned or increased their strength
compared with a year ago with
only a few exceptions" and added
that it was significant" that the
failure of the New Deal to restore
the country to ed r. mic recovery was
made the issue number of local
CONTESTS where republicans won"
Ills statement follows:
"Results In yesterdays election
generally confirm that the trend
toward conservatism and sound
government which became apparent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08

seven county officials, 20 Of % coun.
cilmen and 10 of 16 magistrates II
yesterdays off-year election.
They also elected a state senator
The Democrats won only two coun-
Gil seats and the congressional seal
In the fourth district.
Former Judge Robert E. LAmber-
ton defeated City Controller Robert
G. White. Democratic-f tlsionist can
didate for the mayoralty, in a con-
test which Republican leaders hailed
as barometer for the l940 presiden-
tial election. rearly complete returns
gave Lamberton 39o,448. White
359,989
Summary of Elections
New York State voters approved
by large margin the Equalization
OF pari-mutuel betting at horse race
tracks. In New York City, Tammany
hall, which had been killed" in the
election last year, returned to life
by winning local contests.
Pennsylvania Republicans elected
their mayoralty candidate in Phila-
delphia and their candidates for
four appellate judgeships. They also
were successful in local contests and
hailed the result as forerunner of
a Republican landslide in Penn
sylvania" for the 1910 Republican
presidential candidate.
In Kentucky, the New Deal-Dem-
ocratic incumbent, Keen johnson,
was elected over his Republican
opponent, Circuit Judge King Swope
who apparently failed in his hope
OF getting enough votes In that
normally Democratic state to demon
strate trend away from the New
Deal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08

Views Of Democrats, Republicans
and Socialists on Waterbury's polit-
ical situation were expounded at Q
YMCA forum program last night.
The speakers were j. Gregory Lynch,
Democrat; Town Chairman ]. War
rem Epson, Republican: and Fred
eric @. Smedley, Socialist.
Charles j. Sutherland presided.
The talks Of the three party rep
reSentatives were followed by a ques-
ton and answer period.
Mr.. Lynch declared that Vincent
A. Scully, Democratic candidate for
mayor was the ablest Of those nom
mated by the three parties.
Political Pull
'The Socialists believe In econ
omy," said Mr.. Snedley, "but In
spending wisely rather than to
stop spending. Both the other par
ties have machine workers who must
be taken care of through city jobs.
We Socialists say that when we are
In power we want to be criticized"
He said the party stands for the
merit system which will mean no
Jobs given because Of political pull.
"Lieut. Gov. McConaughy in his
local radio talk tonight used the
same cockeyed argument that was
used against McLevy In Bridgeport;
that we are Reds, that business
would leave town and there would
be a general disaster If we were
elected. No business moved out Of
Bridgeport. On the contrary many
new businesses moved In. The same
has been true of the other cities
mentioned which have Socialist gov
ernments."
Recognized Party
"The Republican party has killed
of the Socialists, and the Socialists
have killed of the Republicans" Mr..
LYNCH said. IT am only going to tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08

On the question Of having the city
collect rubbish regularly, Mr.. Scully
said he favored q thorough investi-
cation first to determine the cost
to the city, then to learn whether
the taxpayers felt the expense was
justified. Mr.. Foster said he favored
Inauguration Of the service, and Mr.,
Ring said he felt 1t necessary step.
Mr.. Scully promised that city fl
nancial reports would be available
after meetings Of the board Of fl
nance every two weeks and publish
ed regularly. MIR. Foster said he
would have financial statements
published every three months, and
Mr.. Ring said that q Socialist adj
rninistration would conduct o city
business "in the OPEN"
Street Program
Asked whether an extensive pro.
gram of street Improvements can
be carried out Immediately without
too great a financial burden, Mr..
Scully said he favored consistent
program, based on long-range
plan and with schedule being
closely followed. He said he felt
failure ITO maintain streets proper
ly Is poor economy" and that I'm
provements should be based on a
plan (which accurately fits our
needs and fits our pocketbooks,"
Mr.. Foster said that the .city's A.
nancial condition would prevent an
extensive program Of improvements
at this time, but suggested that the
city plan commission give the pro-
posal careful study. Mr.. Ring said
that the extent of the program de-
pended on the amount Of money
available. stating that whatever
money is available will be spent as
wisely as possible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
CANADA CLEARS
ROAD FOR SAFETY

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 8-(UP)-A
clearing, 20 feet wide, stretching the
entire length of the Quebec-Maine
boundary, is under construction to-
day by the Canadian government.
The clearing is designed to make
possible the more effective patrolling
of the international boundary by
customs. immigration and Royal
Mounted Police and to prevent viola
tons by smugglers. aliens and spies.
Many sections of the boundary
pass through husbands where SNUG
Cling operations are made easy by
the thick underground.
The 20-foot vista win also assist
Royal Canadian air force pilots by
making the boundary plainly visible
and easily recognized from the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
school committeeman and % coun.
cilors were elected.
Bipartisan Elections

school committeeman and % coun-
cilors were elected.
Bipartisan Elections
Results in bipartisan elections:
Lowell-Rep. George T. Ashe CD
defeated former Mayor Thomas H.
Braden by wide margin.
Medford-Mayor John c. Carr
Cd was reelected by a 5-to-4 mar
gin over Rep. Robert P. Campbell
(R) In the city's first partisan con-
test.
Springfield-Mayor Roger l.. Put
nam cd was reelected to q second
two-year term by a 1000-vote major
| ity over City Solicitor Donald M.
| McCauley.
Worcester - Mayor william A.
! Bennett (R) was reelected by
7000-vote margin over former Mayor
s. Sullivan CD whom he defeated
In a recount Of tie vote In 1887.
Nom Partisan Elections
Results In non-partisan elections
included:
Cambridge-Mayor John w. Lyons
won a second two-year term by a
wide margin over former U. s. Rep
resentative Richard M. Russell, Tice
previously mayor. Both were DEM
ocrats.
Everett-Mayor Frank e. Lewis
won q third two-year term by A.
to-3 margin over Rep. Albert E.
Morris.
Fitchburg-Mayor Alfred Wool
lacott won a second tWo-year term
by a 2-to-1 margin over former
Rep. Louis N. M. Deschenes with
former Sen. George w. Stanton
running a poor third.
Second Two Year Terms
Gardner-Mayor Fred E. Perry
won second two-year term by
761-vote plurality over Nelson Beau
Diet with Martti Laitinen, running
on stickers, trailing badly. Voters
also authorized an increase In the
mayors salary from $500 to $500
yearly.
Leominster-Mayor Sidney E. Bell
won second two-year term by a
3-to-2 margin over Sen. Edward H.
Nutting with Elmer E. Whitney
trailing.
Marlboro-Mayor Louis F. In
gals won a second two-year term
by a 3-to-2 margin over former
Mayor Charles A. Lyons.
| Pittsfield-Mayor James Fallon
won a second two-year term by
5-to-3 margin over former Rep.
James E. Otis.
Somerville-Mayor John M. Lynch
won a second two-year term in
2-to-1 landslide, carrying all 81 pre-
cinctS, over Sen. Eugene H. Giroux.
Waltham-Mayor Arthur A. Han
sen won a second two-year term by
a 2-to-1 majority over John j. Fos-
ter.
Woman Mayor Talks
Westfield, Mass, November 8. -
CUP = An energetic. gray-haired
former school teacher, who turned
to politics when the city banned
married teachers in 1898 was Massa-
chusetts first woman mayor today.
Mrs. Alice D. Burke, 46, for two
decades a teacher, defeated Mayor
Raymond H. Cowing, seeking a fifth
consecutive two-year term, by 1877
votes in yesterdays election.
Informed OF her election, she said,
MY government viii be a conserva-
tive one. Communists, Nazis and all
other radicals had better stay away
from Westield city hall. American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
COP CANDIDATES
GUESTS OF WCTU


Members OF the Waterbury chap
ter, sWomen's Christian Temperance
Union, yesterday afternoon heard
talks by five Republican candidates
for office in the city election. Mrs.
Allan H. Upton introduced the
speakers, who were Charles O. Fos-
ter, Homer Bernier, Mrs. Helen
Hitchcock, Harry @. Post and
Thomas F. Bane.
Mrs. Upton stated the organiza-
ton Is non-partisan and that cam
didates Of other parties had not
been asked to speak because no
other meetings are scheduled to be
held before the election next week.
Club members discussed plans for
having as many women voters as
possible go to the polls on election
day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
Democrats Won Two,
Socialists AXE One
CONTINUED from Page u

e. johnson, Republican, 1878.
Democrats succeeded in breaking
through the solid Socialist front or
the board Of aldermen. and elected
a lone councilman from Boucher's
home ward. Socialists controlled
the board of education, over which
there has been a sharp battle fol
years.
NEW HAVEN
Mayor Murphy, who had a major
ity of nearly $4,000 two years ago
was reelected to a fifth term by
3739 voted over william Celentano
Republican president of the boart
of aldermen. 1t was the closest vote
since Murphy first was elected eight
years ago. Republicans made Q
gain of eight places on the board
Of aldermen.
BY his reelection, Murphy became
the first mayor to serve five terms
In more than a century of New Ha-
ven history. He tailed 1884, Ce-
lentano 29,145.
HAhIFJHD
Mayor Spellacy, who two years
ago ran UP a majority of $4,000, was
reelected to a third term, but this
time his majority was 4872 over Re-
publican Joseph B. Griffin. Spell
lacy thus became the first Hartford
mayor to serve three terms In more
than so years. His party lost five
aldermanic posts to Republicans.
Socialists, who two years ago In
the state election gained 10000
votes, mustered only 1885 for mayor
atty candidate Bellani Trombley.
Spellacy received 1888 votes
Griffin 21,061.
The heavy Republican vote al
New Haven and Hartford caused
State Chairman Benjamin E. Har-
wood to issue this statement:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
RIVALS SILENT ON
SLUM CLEARANCE
Clayre A. DriscOlI, Social
list Candidate, FavOrs
Housing Program

Better. recreational facilities and a
planned program Of slum clearance
and housing were urged last night
in radio talk by Clayre A. Driscoll,
Socialist candidate for the board Of
aldermen.
Failure Of Waterbury to take ad-
vantage Of the federal housing pro-
gram was denounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
SHE GOT DAMAGES

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. S--(UP)-
Mrs. Lydo UberH of WATERFOWL to-
day had a $1,000 award for injuries
suffered IN July 1898 when her hus-
bands girl friend" allegedly back
ed an autombile into her.
A superior court Jury made the
award against Mrs. Ruth r. Oteri Of
Waverley yesterday though Mrs
Uberti's husband william had testi-
fled ne and not Mrs. Oteri was driv-
ing the car at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
.L|EUT..COvERNOR
HITS SOCIALISTS
Democrat Candidates En-
dorsed By Smith Brought
Shame to City

Lieut.. Gov. James L. McConaughy
came to Waterbury last night as an
emissary of the state Republican Or
ganization to urge the election Of
Republican candidates here next
Tuesday. He declared in radio talk
that control of the city government
should be taken away from the DEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
BAGS TWO FOXES

Randolph, w., Nov. Sup -
Keith Campbell had two foxes to
his credit today after a merry-go-
round chase yesterday. He bagged
the first fox which his dog was
chasing and then wheeled to kill
the second which was chasing the
dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-08
BANE CLUB STAGES
IRISH NIGHT BILL
Booster Meeting Arranged
for G. 0. P. Candidate
for Town Clerk

Thomas F. Bane. Republican can.
didate for town clerk, will be hon.
ored at an Irish Night program at
Moose hall tonight. Arrangements
are in charge Of the Bane-for-
Town Clerk club.
HAROLD v. Boyce Is chairman Of