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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
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never announced himself as seek ing nomination.
 First In Prominence
 The nominee, Hurley, first came into prominence in 1897 when Cross appointed him director of the then new department of public works. He had been Bridgeport contrac- tor. coming into public life first in 1885 when he was chosen deputy WPA administrator.
 Attorney Michael V. Mansfield of Waterbury was one of eight nom- mated for presidential electors. EarI- fer MT. Blansfield had succeeded in having the convention adopt an amendment to the platform praising Dr. Cross, Commissioner Hurley and former Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone.
 Tone Changed Mind
 Tone, who sought the nomination for lieutenant-governor two years ago, was sought by the Cross forces as their candidate for lieutenant governor. After a lengthy confer ence it was announced that he was willing to run. But later, before the roll call began, there came word that Tone had finally decided not to accept the offer. Now 8 U. s. La- bor Department official at Wash- ington, he would have been required by the Hatch Act to resign before seeking the nomination.
 Hurley announced today that he planned to remain in his state po- sition during hte campaign. He plans conference with Gov. Ray mond E. Baldwin when the latter gets back to Hartford from speak ing tour in the West.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

On motion of Mir. Smith, perma- nent chairman of the state conven- tion, the nomination of Hurley was made unanimous, and Mayor Scully was named a member of the com mittee named to notify the nominee Greeted with a wild demonstration Hurley pledged in his acceptance speech to follow the leadership ot President Roosevelt, "the voice ot America"
 Following the acceptance speech the convention, by exclamation nominated Prof. Odell Shepard ot Trinity college, Hartford, for lieu tenant-governor Prof. Shepard has been on the Trinity faculty since 1917, and is famous as an author His "Pedler's Progress" biography of Bronson Alcott, won the Pulitzer Prize in 1887.
 Women Given Their Demands
 Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse of New London was nominated by ac- clamation for Secretary of State after women delegates had stormed to the platform to demand that she be named. Their demonstration re- suited from reports that it had been decided to nominate a man for the post.
 Lucien Maciora, New Britain Polish-American leader, was nom- mated for congressman-at-large af- ter zridge expert Ely Culbertson and former Congressman William Citron had withdrawn while the roll call was being taken.
 Dr. Frank Anastasio, New Haven dentist, who was endorsed by the Italian-American Democrat club of Waterbury, was named for state treasurer. The nomination for con- troller went to John M. Dove, for mer deputy controller.
 Old Guard Support
 The Hurley victory was due in the largest part to support given him by the Old Guard, who had been largely out of the state since the nomination of Dr. Cross in 1880 and the subsequent emergence of the New Guard leadership. as rep resented by MT. Smith and U. Si Francis T. Maloney.
 Senator Maloney and MT. Smith were both working for Cross nom- ination, but they found themselves facing solid Hurley support in Bridgeport. New Haven and Hart ford. Mayor Thomas Spellacy of Hartford Paul Connery of Norwalk, David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven and State Chairman Mccarthy were all supporting Hurley, and they were able to line up an unshakeable ma jority for the public works com- missioner.
 smith, scully Reasons
 MT. Smith and Mayor Scully had entered the pre-convention fight not because of any dislike for Hurley but because of opposition to the adoption of his candidacy by the old Guard. It was this that brought Smith back into politics only Q few weeks after his resignation as state chairman.
 Litchfleld County joined with Wa terhnry in supporting Cross. The county gave Gross i28 votes, and Hurley 44.
 The convention marked the first floor battle the Democrats had had over Q gubornatorial nomination since to28. ft was also the first time that Gross had ever declared hirn- self openly co a candidate. Though nominated five times before hy tho party epd elected ieuf iimes. he hRd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
MRS. HARRY COZ
 OUTING HOSTESS

Republican town committee mem- hers and local members of the state central committee will hold an out- ing tomorrow night at Mrs. Harry Coe's farm, on Country club road. Early campaign plans will be made.
 Town Committee Chairman Ver- non L. Hall has named the foiloW- ing committee: GanyasEing, chaiF- man. William H. Root, jr, axnGted by kSFs. Helen Hitchcock and Mrs. Anna Hunt; rally, chairman, Ha<1ld Hndiey, assistetd by Mrs. William '. 0cragdi and Albert BFonslzf. ard headauafters. chairman. MrA 0ff- tF,lde kennaE, assisted bF Mrs. Lena eIalla and MAlLar 1mllAl--L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
NEW FIRM STARTS
 HERE WITH $1O,OOO

Certificates of incorporation have recently been issued to the Ware house Furniture O.. of Waterbury, and to the Litchfield Gas Appli- ances corporation. The incorporators of the former. which starts business with 5000 capital. are Miss Mildred Holland of Naugatuck, sam Levin and John Wise of Port Jervis. N. Y. The concern has authorized capital of e50.000.
 Franklin T. Root. of Washington. Conn. Robert W. sayles of South Egremont, Mass. and Mias Madeline Rowland of New York city. are the incorporators of the Litchfield' orp., which Is authorized for capital of ti00OO. and beglns business with e4b06.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

device which science could per- vert for mans destruction has been loosened with a fury that would seem fantastic, if it were not horrible fact. We are living in a revolutionary age. Half the countries of the civilized world hold that man exists only for the state, that he has no claim to personal freedom, that the state is totalitarian body, and that its guiding principle in relation with other states should be that of Force. According to this philoso- phy the ideals of liberty, personal freedom, and representative gov ernment belong to a decadent so- ciety, and a state protecting these principles is weak, inefficient, and must give way. Such a state, it is held, must be plotted out, its cities destroyed and its people reduced to vassalage.
 Voice of Freedom
 As the days go by, it will be- come even more apparent than it is today that ours may be the only voice of freedom and de- mocracy in the world. To count
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
State Democratic Ticket

The full state ticket ofIered hy the Democratic party is e fol- flows:
 U. S. Senator T. Ma l0ney of Meriden.
 GovernOr-Robert A. Hurley q Bridgeport.
 Lieutenant Governor = Prof. OdeIl Shepard of Hartford.
 Secretary of State Mrs. Chase Going WoOdhouse of New LOrl- don.
 Treasurer-Dr. Frank Anas- tasi0 of New Haven.
 ControlIer-JOhn M. Dove of Daniels0n.
 Congressman-at-large - Lucian Maciora of New Britain.
 Presidential electors = Michael V. Blansfield of Waterbury, Hom- CT s. Cummings of Greenwich. Josephine Kellar of Bridgeport, Guy B. Holt of West Hartford, Bruce Caldwell of Hartford, Will liam A. Patten of Torrington, Ed- ward E. Minor of New Haven and Thomas D. Coulter of Essex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
ELEVEN VACANCIES IN STATE GUARDS
Numerous Rejections Pre- vent Recruiting Officers
 From Realizing Quota

Walter L. Angle, recruiting officer for the local unit of the state guard, said last night that the total en- rollment of the company has now reached 49, and that eleven more men are needed to complete the quota. Many of those who apply for enlistment in the unit have to be rejected because of the strict physical examination which all members must pass, he explained. Three of the companies being re- cruited throughout this state have now reached the necessary quotas of 60, several others have enlisted more than half the necessary men. and 13 companies have not vet reached this point. In the state. a total of SIP men have been en- rolled.
 Married men are not disqualified from joining the state guard. but even slight physical disqualifications are enough to bar a man from en- listment, according to the officials in charge of the recruiting through. out the state.
 A good deal of agitation has been aroused because the recruiting for the state guard is in the hands of the American Legion, and because local men who have been dropped from the national guard for one req son or another are not being given any preference over men who have never served in such a unit. Tt is claimed that the ex-guardsmen are much better trained, and capable of taking over home guard duty without any further training. and that they are far less likely to be- conscripted. In case a iaationaI program of universal service should be adopted. 1t is pointed out Una. membership In the state euard would not In itself be enough to exempt a man from the draft, but mat the ex-guardsmen, who are largely married men. would probab- " not be called. and the state unlt would not then be- disrupted.
 Members Of the state guard, when the local company ls organized, will pc expected to drill freauently. 10 Keep in trim. but win be paid ii a day only when actually called out ln some emergency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Public Utilities

We stand for 8 more thorough and comprehensive regulation of public utility holding and operat- ing companies as well as more adequate and just form of tax base to be applied to such com- panieS. We favor legislation pro- viding for periodic surveys and au- ditS of such companies to be con- ducted by a designated state au- thority, the expense to be borne equally by the state and the util- ity, SO that after thorough inquiry and public hearing thereon, the proper rate structure for each such company may be equitably de- termined and ascertained.
 We also favor legislation to provide that no public utility shall revise its rates upward, nor shall the public utility com mission approve any upward re- vision of rates of any public utility until and unless notice of the proposed increase shall be served upon the duly elected chief executive of every politi- cal subdivision affected, and iin- til a public hearing before the public utilities commission has been had upon any proposed h. crease.
 We favored an immediate sur- vey of all state laws affecting the rights Of municipalities to own and operate public utilities with the view of clarification and sim. piification Of said laws.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Educational Activities.

We favor the further develop ment of the University of Con- necticut and the promotion of similar institutions of learning We also favor as an absolute mini mum our present educational op- portunities and pledge our sup port in the expansion of trade school facilities and such other training as may be necessary to fit our youth for profitable em- ployment in the skilled trades and industry. We pledge full support to the program of the University of Connecticut, and state teach ers' colleges. We likewise favor the increased educational oppor- tunities for the rural school dis trict.
 We recognize the educational importance of teachers personnel and would favor review of teachers retirement legislation to provide a greater equalization of benefit based on state standards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Reorganization

We believe that government must be efficient as vel las hu. mane, and that continued effort should be directed to the reor- ganization of the departments and bureaus of the government.
 The Democratic party sponsored and developed comprehensive program for the reorganization of the state government, the partial operation of which has resulted in annual savings of several millions of dollars.
 We charge the present Republi- can administration with gross fail- ure and neglect to carry out 8 program of reorganization of the state government as sponsored and developed by the Democratic par ty. The neglect of the Republican administration to carry forward this program has prevented large additional savings in the cost of the state government. We propose to complete this program and thus to effect further savings for the taxpayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Conventions

We advocate the calling of a constitutional convention during the month of January, 1922, to consider and recommend such changes and revisions of the state constitution as may be found necessary and appropriate. We also advocate that 8 constitutional convention be held at least once every 10 years thereafter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
CULHANE HACKERS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

First ward supporters of Senator George T. Culhane will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at 68 Center street. Meetings of second and third ward leaders and workers will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, respect lively, at the same address.
 Senator Culhane is seeking re- nomination in the 18th sensatorial district, where he is opposed by Att torney Michael V. Blans1eld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Park System

Believing that full opportunity for healthful outdoor recreation is an American birthright, we advo- cate immediate expansion and de- velopment of Connecticut's state park system, to the end that ample recreational facilities shall be made available to our people in all parts of the state. We like wise favor the expansion of our state forests so that more of Con- necticut's woodlands may be pre- served and developed both for their present recreational use and as a future timber supply for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Work Commended

We take pride in the adminis- tration of the department Of pub lie works by Comsr. Robert A. Hurley and particularly the suc- cessful execution of the g million dollar building program, the ad- ministration of the department of labor by Comsr. Joseph M. Tone whose liberal program was term mated by the present Republican government, and the efficient oG- ministration of other important state commissions by appointees of Governor Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Amendments

These amendments offered from the floor were later added to the platform by the delegates:
 Recognizing that every po- htical party is properly judged upon the record of it's perform ance, we ask the citizens of Con- necticut to judge the Democratic party upon the record of the four successive administrations of Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross. Under his leadership, the Democratic party freed the state government from the power of an entrenched Repub- hcan machine and put into effect a program of liberal and humane legislation unequaleld in the his tory of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Elective Omcers

That the convention favors an amendment to the constitution of Connecticut making public utilities commissioners elective officials of the state of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
promptly with the state tax de- pertinent, as public documents.
Merit System

We favor the extension and strengthening of the merit system in the civil service of the state. We insist that the spirit as well as the letter of these laws be scrupuluosly observed.
 We deplore the manipulation of the merit system for political pur- poses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
District Courts

We again advocate the creation of a system of district courts to replace the existing town and city courts.
 We recommend that the states attorneys be prohibited by law from engaging in private practice or political activity during their terms of office, and we recom- mend that salaries of the states attorneys be increased commen- surate with their respective duties and responsibilities.
 We approve of a state admins tered probation system, both for adults and juveniles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Public Health.

We advocate increasing diligence in preserving and perfecting our general health standards, the de- velopment of an extension pro- gram to eliminate communicable disease as well as preventive pro- cedure to curb the increase of mental, tubercular and joint dis eases among the people of our state; to provide for the enact ment of further cooperative 1egis- lation with the United States pub- lie health services; and to coor- dinate the activities of our state institutions with local medical units in order that more modern and effective treatment may be established.
 We shall continue to sponsor an effective extension and coordina- ton of state services for juvenile delinquents and the mentally ill, mentally defective and epileptics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

It is estimated that @ per cent of aII passenger car driving done in Che United States Is for burine1s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Governors Veto

We reaffirm our belief in the need for an amendment to the state constitution to require a two- thirds majority in each house of the General Assembly to over ride the governors veto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Annual Aualla

Although the law requires an- nnal audlts of all accounts of mu- nicipal and teNn govoFnmenfs there is no state law requiring similar audlis og the depaFtmanis and institutions of the state.
 We advocate the enactment of specific laws to compel, undoF state supervision, coniprehollsIVn and thorough annual alll|Is ol lha accounts Of al| departments s1A In1llinllonn oi fhe ntaIl, end InG f'ilpg of ouch nN1lt Itpefi&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

should receive a benefit of not less than $7 a week. We shall oppose any attempt to reduce the present statutory maximum of $9 a week.
 We favor the enactment of leg islation enabling Connecticut to receive federal funds for depend ent children under the social se- curity act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Direct Prinarv

We advocate the enactment of reasonable and suitable direct pri- mary election laws in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Agricultural.

We propose to present to the next legislature a concrete pro- gram to protect and foster agri- culture as a basic industry of the state. We shall include in such program appropriate legislation to provide in addition to other benefits the following necessary measures to aid Connecticut farm CTS:
 1. A regional market for the sale of farm products.
 2. An expansion of rural elec- trifieation.
 3. An improved system Of rural transportation
 {. An expansion Of agricultural experimentation program. and the strengthening Of educational facilities En connection herewith.
 Security.
 We pledge ourselves to maintain and strengthen as required, iealg- laflon providing ald to tho unon- ployeQ. the aged and nieh. We bes llofe that any peFnon ol|icInIlF approved for olf aGe 1n1|sI40l1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
InJust5ces


 Blind indeed is he who will not see that the economic growth of the country brought with it evils and injustices of such magnitude that. were they not corrected, the entire structure of private en- terprise would have collapsed. The true function of government has been fulfilled by the Roosevelt administration. To talk about Q crusade to restore the American way is to ignore the outstanding events of our recent history, wherein men of great patriotism and devotion have not hesitated to take far-reaching steps for the purpose of securing unity pros- perity and tranquility. The ad- ministration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has continued the American tradition by taking an objective outlook upon the con- ditlons confronting the people and by acting realistically with these conditions in mind.
 xoday We have reached another crossroad. Catastrophe has fallen upon peaee-loving people one by one. inexorable doom appears to ho descending upon the civilized world. Ono must 60 back io tho QaEk h1qz lo ane g parallel kzev
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10
Out in the Darkness, Silence

We moderns take pride in the fact that the world is known to us today. We like to think that to the past belong the vast dark seas believed haunted by mon- sterS, great tracts which photographers could only label terra incognita" the unknown land In our pride, we have believed we had changed all that - that the world was one, that lands and people were known one to another. Pride, al- ways dangerous, comes here to yet an other fall For the brutal fact is that today we know almost nothing of what goes on in the major part of the world.
 Three million men, says Tracy Strong, general secretary of the World Alliance of Y. M c. As, are prisoners of war to- day. Had you known that? Do you pie ture three million men behind barbed wire? Where are all these men? How fares it with them? We do not know. Most of them, of course, are somewhere within Germany; some are in Canada, England, Greece. But all are behind a veil of mystery, withdrawn from the land of the known. Three million men suddenly snatched away, not into death, but into darknesS
 What goes on in CzechoSlOvakia and Poland? No one knows, at least no one in the general world. Here teeming millions of people have been removed from the worlds consciousness like figures erased from the blackboard. They exist, they go on somehow, one believes But how, and even where, we know not. The veil has plotted them out. What happens in that vast third of the occupied world known as Russia? We do not know. There travellers cannot go with freedom, re- porters cannot send out the pitiful scraps of information they may glean. Here an- other veil has been drawn around mul- tiple millions. How do they fare in Hol- land, in Belgium, in Denmark and Nor way and Sweden? We do not knoW-only mere slivers of light penetrate this cur tain. Normal travel, normal intercourse between peoples of the world is complete ly shattered.
 . The United States is probably the best informed country in the world about the peoples of the rest of the world. Yet even to us whole sections of that world, whole seething populations are as unknown as were the lands of Tartary to Europeans before Marco Polo. What then must be the ignorance of these yelled regions of the rest of the world? They talked when war broke out in 1889, of "New Dark Age" to come. Is it not, perhaps, already here?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-10

bans in the world are of little or no avail. So when you come right down to it, it doesn't make particle of difference that the aldermen weren't out with their ap- proved streets before the first sliding vic- tims had claimed attention.
 Forbidden streets will be used so long as there isn't a police officer on duty there all the time or a vigilant house holder on the watch to notify the Police Department every time daring coaster whizzeS by. And if the Police Depart ment must guard the hills that aren't safe for coasting on account of traffic conditions, then the Taxpayers League had better revise it's opinions on the size of our local force. Constant vigilance on the part of everyone of us is needed to keep coaSting accidents down to a bare minimum. We hope Waterbury es- capes with few or none, but we doubt if the fact that there are approved streets will be the preventative.