The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-31

best fitted to show the boys that we have kept the faith with them. Our plan is to build up a surplus, to
 protect the people of the state against the post-war period. We
 want to care for all - the farmers. labor and industrialists alike"
 Mayor William A. Patten, Demo- cratic candidate for congress, said that MT. Talbot, in desperation, was seeking to claim credit for things with which he had no connection. The incumbent's voting record at Washington, he said, has shown a lack of sympathy for labor.
 State Controller John M. Dove said he was proud to be member of the great administration of Gov. Hurley". He urged that Waterbury again give big Democratic vote.
 Attorney John P. Tobin, candidate for the state senate in the 16th dis trict, said that the achievements of Gov. Hurley have been tremendous. He has been with the president of the United States, looking accur- ately into the future. The Victory Compact, signed within 48 hours af- ter Pearl Harbor, is one of the great est deeds of a Connecticut gover- nor"
 Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, secretary of state, hit at the lack of specific blanks in the Republican platform. Democrats, she said, should be elected to congress, to state offices and to the General AS- sembly.
 Judge Patrick Healey praised the Democratic party as the party of progress. He predicted "rousing Democratic vote in Waterbury next Tuesday"
 Mayor Vincent A. scully, who in- troduced Gov. Hurley, declared 1t to be of the utmost importance that everyone vote this year. Men are now fighting" he said, Ito protect our right to vote as we please. There are millions of people in subject na- ticns who would give almost any, thing for the opportunity that we have of casting a free ballot"
 The mayor described Gov. Hurley as "1nan of tremendous ability and unprecedented energy"
 Senator Michael V. Blansfield, candidate for reelection in the 18th district, declared that we are fight ing for the right to continue select ing leaders of our own choosing.
 Other Democratic speakers were Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, Attorney Carmine Cipriano, Miss Mary Hen- nessey, Reps. Daniel J. Mahaney and John A. Membr1no, Patrick Wallace, Rose Brophy, Mary Reilly, Town Chairman Maurice F. Tang ney and Mrs. Gertrude Gordon.
 At the Republican rally Governor Baldwin said that under his admin istration in 1899 and 1940 Connecti- cut led the nation in preparedness.
 "Our record was Such", said MT. Baldwin, "that the President came to this state and expressed appre- citation for the support given the defense effort. Our record then was vigorous, efficient, liberal and progressive government admin istered for the welfare of labor, in dustry, business and agriculture, and we are prepared to take up where we left off two years ago.
 The former governor praised Con- Talbotis record as state treasurer, workmen's compensation commissioner and member of Con- gress. He said that MT. Talbot has "a friendly and sympathetic interest in the working man"
 Congressman Talbot defended his vote for the drafting of 18-10 year old boys, saying that he had followed the advice of General George c. Marshall, chief of staff. and the nations other military leaders.
 He said he was not prepared to announce his stand on the defer ment of farm workers from the draft. "Whatever position I take" he said, I'm certain to offend cer- lain interests and groups in the district"
 MT. Talbot said he was campaign Ing solely on his record and would not go into any personalities. adding, i've never resorted to such prac. Eices and don't intend to start now."
 Other O. O. P. speakers were At. General Francis A. pallotu; Fred Teller, candidate for controller; JarI M. sharpe. candidate for state treasurer; william |. Hadden. can ildate for Acknowledgements; Charles Echail, candidate for county sheriff; Frank SumTna and -aeorge r. Casey, candidates for the tate senate; Mrs. Ruth Jones and John Xubraa, candidates for state representative: and Marcus Wels- 1