The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

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 The gathering was held to honor William T. Harrington, Attorney Carmine Cipriano and Francis c. O,Donnell, who were described as the only past presidents who re- main active in the club. The occas- ion also marked the eighth anni- versary of the Waterbury Young Democratic Club, the first to be formed in the state.
 President Nicholas Zappone, on behalf of the club, gave to Mayor Scully a life membership card. Given Recognition
 Past President Harrington traced the growth of the club in member ship and influence. recalling that its organization here was first met with considerable hostility. He cited the fact that many Young Democrats in the state have ad- vanced to important positions, nam ing among others, Corporation Counsel Vincent Dennis of Hartford and Unemployment Compensation Commissioner Frank Odlum. MT. Harrington also pointed out that two leading Young Democrats, MT. Cip- riano and Matthew Scully of Nau- gatuck, had gone to the national convention at Chicago as delegates.
 The Young Democrats, said MT. Harrington, have always reserved the right as individuals to choose their own candidates in a primary, but once nominations are made they work with all possible zeal for the Democratic candidates, whoever they may be. He praised Mayor Scully for the great interest he has shown in Young Democratic activi- ties,. and predicted that the local club will continue to move forward.
 Past President Cipriano declared that the county convention held here Tuesday night revealed a growing enthusiasm in Young Dem- ocratic ranks. He said that great efforts will be necessary this fall, with hard campaign in prospect.
 Past President ODonnell lauded the work of the club under the presidency of MT. Zappone, and said that the club would be called on to perform important duties in the fall campaign.
 Praise For Scully
 Matthew Scully, state vice-preSi- dent, said that everywhere he went about the state in recent days he heard nothing but praise for Mayor Scully and his nominating address at the Democratic state convention. He offered his congratulations to the three past presidents.
 Other speakers were President Zappone, County Secretary James Bianco, Walter R. Brooks and Ray mond J. Fitzpatrick.
 Mayor Scully, after thanking the club for honoring him with a life membership and congratulating the guests of honor, declared that the Young Democrats had done a not able work in making young people more interested in political and civic problems.
 "It is a healthy sign," he said, ito have young men and women take an active interest in the affairs of their community, the state and the nation. have always believed that young people should be active in politics, and have so advised them. regardless of their party af- filiation."
 Conscription Act
 "Young people. as well as those of all ages, will be called on soon for more and more cooperation with the government. The conscription act, for instance, will bring up many new problems that all can help in solving. The national defense pro- gram, also, requires the coopera- ton of all. The nation needs ade- quate preparedness"
 Political campaigns have their place." the mayor said. "but we must remember to keep them sec- ondary to defense. We all happen to believe that the American way of life is the best way for us. That way life Is worth defending and worth making sacrifices for. We have seen many glaring examples recently of what happens to nations not ready to defend themselves and their way Of living"
 Public sentiment Is largely in favor of the defense program and Of conscription." stated Mayor Gcully.