The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-01
Heard And Ouerhedrd At 7he State Capitol
Baldwin's Candidacy for Reelection as Governor Now Accepted Fact = States Merit System Presents Problem - Donning's Candi-
 dacy Among Surprise Features.

there is growing talk about the capabilities Of Senator William J. Shea, Manchester, the Republican minority leader.
 Two years ago, Senator Shea was not the les der, but did most of the taking for the Republicans. This year, the Manchester prosecutor Is carrying the ball almost alone in the Senate for the Republicans, and is doing Q good job
 He is @ most effective orator, probably the best in the Senate, with the possible exception of Sen- ator Joseph P. Cooney, D., Hart ford, who has not been heard of much ths session. Cooi ey is not on the inside of the Hurley ad- ministration and is playing a lone game.
 Shea has made such an impress sion that several weeks ago he was being talked about for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket next year. Since then, he has given orations on the states attor- neys bill, and on the state labor relation act, and some sources are now discussing him as Q possible gubernat0rial nominee.
 The emergance of former Gov ernor Baldwin came at about the same time, indicating interesting developments. Former State Treas urer Joseph F. Talbot, Naugatuck, also is receiving mention for a high place on the 1042 ticket.
 The states merit system moves from one involved situation Into another. Two men--Former Diree- tor Harry w. Marsh and Ellsworth Wolfsperger, Bridgeport Civil Ser vice director--arc the only per- sons found qualified to adminis- ter the state system.
 Personnel Director William II Donning. who headed the system for the past Il months. was, was found not qualified by the board of four out-of state experts.
 Why did donning take the examination, knowing his name would not be sent to the senate for confirmation?
 D0nnlng Is . mild hammered individual, but he probably was peeved at implications cOnccrnina hlS ability. He took the cxamlna. ton, 1t was believed. merely to justify his administration. He wanted t0 get his name on tht certified list for the new appoint ment. He failed in that endeavOr
 still more confusing is why Former Director Marsh, who re- signed less than year ago suddenly turned up, looking fol his old job.
 There is some talk in Republi- can circles that the whole sources followed by Gov. Hurley in this matter is illegal. These sources claim the Governor was required to send DOnning's name to the Senate for confirmation.
 However, administration legal experts say the Governor was not required to do so. They explained Donning was an appointee of for mer Gov. Baldwin, and that since Baldwin had not completed the statutory requirement of sending Donning's name to the Senate Gov. Hurley was not required to do so. The incomplete act of a preceding governor" it was said ''s not binding upon the new governor.
 A responsible source now aS- vises there are three major things the matter with the personnel department: 1. Lack of an ade- quate budget; 2. Lack of adequate housing. Two employees once had to stand up while doing hteir work, 1t was said: 3. Lack of un- derstudies for three women hold ing major positions in the depart ment, and lack of harmony among hose women.
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