The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-12


Counsel ScuIly's candidacy. At the
same time, Culhane supporters were
holding an enthusiastic meeting al
| The Elton.
Mr.. Scully declared emphaticalls
that he is mot the candidate Of any
individual or group, oficial or other
WISE" He said he would accept any
endorsements but would make M
commitments in return.
The primary fight will be the first
In Democratic ranks since the men,
cradle clash of eight years ago be-
tween william E. Kennedy and
Mayor Frank Hayes, in which the
latter was victorious.
Both sides appear confident Of VIC
tory, and the efforts being made on
behalf Of the two candidates indicate
that an extraordinarily heavy pri-
mary vote may be expected.
Scuily Statement
Early in the week I publicly
stated my willingness to accept
the Democratic nomination for
the office of Mayor Of the City of
Waterbury. am gratified with
the assurances of support that I
have received from SO many indi-
viduals and groups, not only
within the Democratic party but
outside the party.
My campaign for the nominal
ton as the Democratic candidate
will be pressed by my friends
with my full approval.
1t seems proper at this time to
state my position as a candidate.
In the first place, am not the
candidate of any individual or
group, official or otherwise. I well
come however the support of all
groups. 1t is my belief that the
people Of the City of Waterbury
demand an independent-minded
administration which will be as
free as possible from political
domination. feel that the forth
coming administration should look
for its mandate to the citizens of
Waterbury and I here state that
I feel that I can conduct such an
administration with a minimum
OF politics. No jobs or favors will
be promised by me in this cam
paign and If such promises and
assurances of favors are necessary
in order that be nominated and
elected, then I will not be NOM
mated or elected. In other words,
I feel that the people of Water
bury wish to have an administra-
ton which is unfettered by politi-
cal commitments In the way of
promises Of jobs.
I will engage in no personalities.
Others have perfect right to seek
the office of Mayor and if anyone
can convince the electorate of his
superior qualifications, I will
cheerfully accept the verdict.
I have expressed the opinion
that the citizens of the City Of
Waterbury require an administra-
ton to be independent of the DOM
ination of any political group. This
Is not my own opinion alone, but
is shared by thousands of people
In all walks of life in the city.
am not casting any reflections on
any individual or adopting any
superior attitude. I am merely
trying to reflect what I feel is
the opinion of the voters at large.
I would have been happy to
support the candidacy of any per-
son who would have met these
qualifications and I am candi-
date myself only because my
friends are convinced that will
be independent and capable. If the
general public wishes to endorse
this sentiment, I pledge myself
without qualification, to carry out
the ideas exressed in this inter-
view. The ticket will be introduced
in my behalf in the Democratic
primaries to be held Friday af-
ternoon, October 20, and urge
every Democratic voter to take the
opportunity thereby afforded him
to express his opinion by casting
his ballot.