The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-22
By JACK AMMAN

By JANA MAILMAN United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn. Feb. 22-(UP) Because of his health, Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin is quitting his weekly radio series after next Mondays broadcast, and has not contracted for any speaking en- agreements for virtually the whole of March.
 The Governor has not been feel- ing well for some time, and his intimates have grown increasing ly concerned. The Executive was supposed to go to Florida Q few days ago, but that venture fell through under press of official business.
 Now Gov. Baldwin apparently has decided to cut down as much as possible on his extra -curricular activities, and will take more rest. He was said by friends to be go- ing slightly stale on the ob, and may slip away for couple of days at time to rest up.
 The Governor is now posing for two portraits, and this also is taking up much of his time. Karl Johnson, Norwalk artist, is lnak- ing one portrait to hang in the Stratford Town Hall, and John Weiland, Oly Lyme, is making al1-. ther for the State Library.
 Meantime, the Governor is carrying on alone these days be- cause of the illness of Executive Secretary James B. Lowell and Publicist John Bradford Main.
 Leading administration Repub- Iicans gre convinced President Roosevelt will run for . third term, and, although they won't admit it, they appear slightly worried about 1t.
 One high ranking administra- ton leader said he hoped the President would try for . third term, because then "the issues would be there. We could defeat him on the third term tradition"
 But this source spoke from the nationwide standpoint. So far as Connecticut Is concerned, he wasn't so hopeful. He admitted third term venture would provide 2 "toss-up" election in this state. Democrats, on the other hand, are convinced the President could carry Connecticut overwhelming ly.
 certain leading Democratic party officials were extremely peeved at the announcement by National Committeeman David E. Fitzgerald that Connecticut's IS votes at the National Convention would go to Jim Farley if Presi- dent Roosevelt doesn't make the third term try.
 "What right has he got to pledge the States 16 votes2" one leading Democrat said. He is merely the national committeeman. He didn't discuss the situation with state chairman Smith or other leading Democrats. To another candidate than Farley. Besides, how can FitzG Gerald do the pledging2 There are no primaries here. It looks as if he is making . play for favor with both MT. Roosevelt and Far ley, possibly with an eye on tht vacant federal judgeship.
 Capitol reporters, looking for in- information on the state supreme court decision on the Waterbury. Municipal fraud trial defense mo- ton to appeal with typewritten copies of the superior court trial were told there was no written decision.
 The opinion denying the motion was transmitted to Waterbury not by formal opinion at alL It was sent by post cerd! ... =. ... ....
 Here's the latest on the Conn necticut Federal judgeship ap- pointment from non-partisan source in the U. s. Justice Depart lnent. He writes in reply to a query as to what the situation is:
 sThe situation appears at pres- ellt to be such Q maze of candi- dates that any attempt to un- scramble 4 would be pure guess work. Candidates for the job seem to be a dime 8 dozen, since leaders have failed to agree.
 It seems that the situation was talked over when Democratic big- wigs were here for tie Deinoc- ratio National Commitsee meeting fast week but t Is sti;l an msol- we'd problem.
 "A strategic position is held by John FitzGerald. whose father is David. the National Committee man. It seems that his best weapon is his fathers influence, which could be used to block any other candidate named.
 s.Aax Spelke, a former assistant attorney general during Homer Cummings' regime, appeared to be the next best bet. His abilities are known at the justice department and that wauld appear to weigh in his favor, if that was the only criterion used.