The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-07

A third primary slate will consist
1 of delegates committed to the sup
port of Senator George T. Culhane.
Another strong group re ady to en-
gage in the primary is the Young
Democratic club. Another starter in
the race for the nomination may
be William j. Dunphy, prominent
druggist and former police and fire
commissioner.
Others figuring prominently in
the pre-primary maneuvering and
discussion are DR.. Edward j. Cod
frey, city health officer; Joseph F.
Mulville, former secretary of the
Democratic State Central Commit
tee: Edmund j. Dayl, well known
business man; former Judge Edward
Mascolo; Corporation Counsel Vim
cent Scully, Senator Edward P.
Egan and State Chairman Smith.
Each one of this group Is potential
nominee.
Holding an important place in the
situation, but remaining quietly In
the background, is the Independent
Democrat party. Attorney John F.
Tobin and Chairman James Hart
ley, its leaders, have not yet aligned
themselves with anw of the battling
groups. It is believed that the party
will not place ticket on the voting
machines unless Senator Culhane
should be the Democratic candidate.
In that case the Independent Demo-
Gratis. who backed Culhane two
years ago, would probably fight him
vigorously with a ticket Of their own.
Another possibility is that the In
dependents will ally themselves with
one of tn ebattling factions; IN such
a case, the move would probably be
to back the town committee forces.
Young Democrats Faction
The Young Democrats, who are
not yet definitely committed to en-
tering a primary contest, might pos
sibly throw their support to one Of
the other groups, most likely to the
town committee. Such action would
probably be taken only If the young
voters group Is assured TO the
recognition which it claims the party
has not given it in the past.
The primary will probably be held
late next week or early the follow
ing week. Following the primary
must come the city, town and school
conventions, at which the candi-
dates are actually named. The Of
fetal party ticket must be filed by
the 2lst, two weeks from today.
Pledge Support
Neutrals in the intra-party battle
today were discussing a possible
move to effect unity and harmony
after the primary for the purpose OF
aiding the successful candidates for
nomination in the election. This
would be done by getting each fac
ton, before the primary, to pledge
its full support to the winning
group during the campaign.
The vote against accepting the re-
ganization plan was unanimous on
the part of the town committee last
night leading to belief today that
this had perhaps been decided upon
beforehand. The vote was taken
after subcommittee, which had
conferred with Smiths committee |
earlier in the evening, made a re-
port.
Both Sides Fearful
Town committee members charged |
that the proposal would give Smith |
complete control of the party local
ly. The fear was expressed that At
torney Francis T. Reeves or some |
other Smith associate would be
elected town chairman by the new |
committee.
On tn eother hand, Mr.. Smith re-
iterated today that "A of the 80
committee members were party |
present members and new ones gem
orally agreeable to all sides.
A large majority Of the town COM
mittee was prepared to resign but |
was unwilling to agree to the plan |
for naming their successors.
Statements Issued
Following the town committees
rejection Of the reorganization
group, 1t issued a public statement
explaining Its action. The reorgani-
zation group countered with a state
ment OF its own.
primary problems confronting |
The Town commlttee ana tne Smltn
group center largely about possible
1t Is believed that Judge
Slavin might be prevailed ON to run
Il given the nominated by united
party. but 1t is doubtful II he viii
agree to enter primary fight. The
same situation prevails in regard to
Judge Finn.
The town committee considers the
reorganization subject entirely closed
and Is going ahead with Its plans for
the campaign. Its tactics In the
primary depend largely on how
many factions finally enter the field,
but much Of Its attack will be GEN.
tered on State Chairman Smith.
The Democratic town committee
issued the following statement:
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