The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-28

(COQ1.lued 1EOkn EaBe 1J the House. They were startled when Garret J. Burkitt, Ansonia, head of the prdoucers' cooperative, charged @The Republican State Central Committee has planted favorites" on the committee in an effort to Kill the proposed reorganization bill.
 Sen. Frank H. Peet, R., Kent, re- torted: T despise anybody coming in here to islander members elected by their own communities"
 The judiciary committee, mean time, named a subcommittee of four members to consider measure proposing creation of a state labor relations act. Named to the commit tee were Sen. Albert l.. Coles, D., Bridgeport; Sen. William J. Shea, R., Manchester; Rep. Abraham A. Ribicoff, D., Hartford, and Rep. Charles H. Jewett, R., Lyme.
 Rep. William L. Hadden, R., Or- ange, and SeN. Coles were named another compensation laws. -.R.,: another committee to study recom- mendations for changes in the workmenS' compensation laws.
 Would ''Expep Members
 Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 28-(UP)- A resolution was introduced in the house today providing that four Republican representatives be "ex- pelled" members. It was joke, however.
 The resolution was introduced by Rep. Harold w. Humphrey, R., Can- ton. It suggested that Rep. Lyman Hall, Berlin; Raymond Brock, Ham den; Everett Wadhams, Bloomfield, and Robert c. Mitchell, Southbury, "be expelled from the house, and that in the future no citizen of the state engaged in the production and distribution of milk be eligible for election" in the general assembly.
 The resolution further provided that no attorneys shall be permit ted to be members of the judiciary committee "as matters pertaining to their profession came before this honorable committee"
 The resolution was assigned to the committee on constitutional amendments while the house laugh ed.
 Other Assembly Notes
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 28-(UP)- Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, Sec- retary of state, said today she would ask the judiciary committee to raise g. bill providing the right of ab- sentee voting for qualified electors" who are serving in the U. S. army.
 The proposed measure would grant the right of absentee voting in all towns, cities and borough elections. The soldiers would be sworn by the. commanding officer of their unit.
 Mrs. Woodhouse said she would submit the proposed bill at meet ing of the judiciary committee later today.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 28-(UP)-l The date of Thanksgiving today be- came an issue in the Connecticut General Assembly.
 The House judiciary committee voted a favorable report on 8 meas ure making the fourth Thursday of November a statutory day of thanks giving. The committee is controlled by Republicans.
 The Senate judiciary committee, controlled by Democrats, voted an report. Democrats were expected to follow the lead of Gov ernor Hurley, who has indicated he would support President Roosevelt's Thanksgiving day on the third Thursday of November.
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 28-CUP)-I The General Assembly met briefly today in its first. controversial Friday session.
 Under suspension of the rules, both chambers passed measures au- thorizing the issuance of $300,0 in bonds by the city of New Britain. Of this sum. $200,000 will be used for sewer construction and $100, 1000 for conduit construction.
 The legislature then adjourned until Tuesday. However, several committees have executive sessions scheduled for later today.