The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

was: Life begins in 40. Repub- hcan victory year."
 Notable absentee: State Sen. Charles L. Arrigoni, Durham.
 Members of the personnel ad- viSOry committee, charged with drawing up a list of eligibIes for state personnel director. are mutt. tering about the pasting they have been taking from Merit system and Civic organizations for allegedly lowering qualifica- tiOns for the job.
 What qualifications have we lOwered?" demanded one member. Look here. The list of qualifica- lions we drew was patterned on the Rhode Island and Minnesota Merit System laws, and was ap- proved by Personnel Director Harry w. Marsh.
 And we would like to call to the attention of the Merit System Association and others that a section of the law provides that No formal education is required in an appointment.
 And we would like to call to their attention that we have not yet decided whether to hold an examination for the position. The law does not require one.
 And we would like to call to their attention a section of the law which prohibits undue in- fluence being brought to bear from outside organizations as regards the Merit system"
 There was no hiding resentment of some m mittee members against the attacks. We are ac- cused of violating the spirit of the Merit system law" 2 member said.
 "What spirit?" he asked. "The spirit set up by the Merit System Association? Would they have us violate the law just to conform with their views?"
 April 6, Saturday, Is. the dead line for filing of applications for the job. Director Marsh wants to go on vacation before actually quitting, so look for an appoint ment by Gov. Baldwin this month.
 Democrats and Republicans have squared of and are shooting the works in the finals days before the New Britain City election next Tuesday. From all indica- tions, it will be a much closer election than first was anticipat- ed.
 The Reason: Nomination by the Democrats of James Passerini for tax collector, 8 post long held by Republican Bert Loomis, who re- peatedly has been endorsed by both parties.
 Democrats fear Passerini's nom- nation may bring out the stay-at- home Republican vote. Neverthe- less, they hope for a 5000 major ity for Mayor George J. Coyle over Republican candidate, George A. Quigley, where once they ex- pected a 5000 majority.
 Former Third District Congress man William J. Fitzgerald is con- Sidering running for mayor of Norwich on the Democratic ticket. He is expected to announce his candidacy before long to oppose Mayor Anthony Wayne O'COnnell.
 Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti lost 12 pounds preparing his Jehovah's Witnesses case for the U. S. Supreme Court.
 When he got back, all he talked about was his matching of wits with Justice McReynolds, who was plying him with questions about the Salvation Army.
 State Treasurer Joseph Talbot Is going about showing 8 picture of President Roosevelt shaking hands with "me."
 My wife wouldn't believe it." he said. But there am with the President. People are calling me 0R @ShAAS u&VC SuElCU 1EOm RepublicaniSm to New Dealism. Quite a picture, isn't it?"
 Then he winked. Its not me-" he said. Its Attorney General Jackson, but he looks SO much like me, even my wife was fooled. The picture was printed in a national picture magazine and I guess am famous, or something"
 Political sources are wondering whether Col. Samuel H. Fisher, Litchfield, resigned from the State highway Safety Commission, to become available for the Demo- cratic gubernatorial nomination.
 Fisher has been mentioned by some newspapers as . possible candidate who would, in the same manner as former Gov. Cross, appeal to the old-line Republican voters.
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