The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

out the state, something they don't enjoy now. For example the Water bury courts Jurisdiction Is unlimit- ed, while that of Hartford covers only the civil side.
 Gov. Hurley indicated to The Democrat today that he would not do anything about the rcappoint- ment of Judge McNiff until the Leg islature has disposed of the court reform plan.
 Legislative Briefs
 At the office of Gov. Robert A.. Hurley this morning It was stated that he has made all plans for at- tending the annual St. Patrick's Day banquet of the Irish American Social Club of Waterbury to be held at the Hotel Elton Sunday night. Mrs. Henry A. Hayden and Mrs. Edward Mcdonald of Waterbury were at the State Capitol this aft ernoon where they held conference with Gov. Hurley.
 Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney of Wa terbury, head of the veterans group of the Legislature, led a delegation to the governors office today where His Excellency was presented with ticket No. 1 to the biennial banquet of the club, scheduled for next Wednesday night at the Hotel Bond.
 Rep. Mahaney also accompanied the Appropriations Committee to Rocky Hill this afternoon on an in- spection tour of the Veterans Home there.
 Senator Edward P. Egan of Wa terbury was absent from today's legislative session.
 Assembly Notes
 Hartford, Conn, March 14--(UPl -The Senate today approved a bill validating the acts of George L. Burke from January 8 through March 12, while he served as act- ing public works director.
 Burke was confirmed as director March 12, for the uneXpored term of his predecessor, Governor Robert A. Hurley, and q question arose then as to whether any of his transac- tions might be legally challenged. The validating act was offered by Sen. William J. Shea, R., Manches- ter.
 The Senate also passed a bill per- hitting the town of Pennington to issue $l50,000 in school bonds.
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 14.--(UP) "A bill allowing the state advisory council on banks, with permission of the governor, to increase the re- serve sof state banks and trust companies was approved today in the House.
 The increases would be from 12 to 24 per cent on demand deposits and from to 10 per cent on time de- posits.
 Hartford, Conn.,, March 14--(UP) The House today concurred with the Senate in passing a bill extend- ing absentee voting by persons in the military service to city, borough and town elections.
 Hartford, Conn.,, March l4-(UP) The Senate appropriations con- mittee favorably reported a bill to- day, allocating $75,00O to the Con- necticut State Hospital at Middle town for replacement of three boil CTS and other Improvements.
 Hartford, Conn, March 14-(UP) It appeared today that the Robin redbreast had been eliminated as the state bird of Connecticut.
 A House bill, bestowing the 4lonor upon the traditional hamburger of spring. was recommitted to the fish and game committee-a move tan- tamount to rejection.
 Hartford, Conn, March 14-(UP) -Gov. Hurley sent bill to the Sen- ate and House today which would authorize the comptroller to deduct from the salary checks of state em- ployes. any premiums for insurance company or non-profit hospitaliza- ton plans.
 The deductions. however, would be carried out only in departments oi institutions in which at least 50 per cent of the employees participate iil the plans. It was said about 250l employees would come under the bill immediately 1t is passed.