The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-19
Late Summer Workout

Some indication of how seriously the 1042 elections will be received here in Waterbury is sure to be manifested Fri day afternoon when Democratic regis tered voters in all of the city's g voting districts are given chance to participate in primaries. The objective is selection of Slates of delegates pledged to defi- nite candidate in both the 18th and 18th senatorial districts. Two opposing states have been filed in both districts. On the one hand it appears to be a battle ot issues; on the other of candidates.
 The incumbent senator Of the 18th dis trict, Attorney Michael V. Blansfield, nat urally seeking to return to Hartford to carry on the legislative career he began so successfully in 1940, is opposed by virtue of what has been termed his labor record - his opponent, representing the CIO, William Stanton. That charge, we believe, is an unfortunate one, for the senator may have expressed himself strongly on certain aspects of the labor question, but he certainly is not alone in this respect and he certainly cannot, we think, in all fairness be termed labor batter" as he was only last week.
 Mr. Stanton has no political record, but is well known, liked, and respected in many other endeavors. His entrance into the senatorial race marks the flrSt time labor has ever definitely drawn political lines as fine as this in local contest. Prior to this it has endorsed one candidate or another. Or it has withheld endorsement. Its present action IS slg- nificant and really indicates the birth of a labor party as political organlza- tion in this city. Such an event cannot be passed over lightly
 In the 18th senatorial district Demo- crats are asked to choose between Patrick J. Wallace and Attorney John F. Tobln. The following has been prominently lden- tified for long years past not With palltics or elective offices, but with movements dealing with promotion of youth welfare, social service, etc. In this tleld Mr. Wallace may well be termed not merely an expert, but an advocate of forWard- looking programs calling for the public recognition of youth problems and the need of specialized treatment of the same. His opponent is member of the Water bury Bar. Attorney Tobin represented the city some years ago in the House at Hartford and long has been re- garded as one of the best-informed or those men not engaged actively in poll tics, but who have very keen interest Ill the same.
 To our way of thinking among Demo- crats Senator Blansfield and MT. Wallace will enjoy more favor than their oppon.. ents. They have the endorsement of Mayor Vincent A. Scully. But it still re- mains question of whether Suf1lclenC interest can be aroused in two or three days to guarantee solid victories for the admittedly administration candidates But one thing is sure the results will definitely show what Democrats and Republicans con expect next November. If anybody can get out vote it should be through the combined efforts of the four candidates represented in the Friday primary. Their failure to do so, and, of course, they may not fail, could only be ascribed to voting apathy which is unfortunate during a time like the present when every citizen with voting privileges should exercise them