The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

Dl6LIQI1u WHICH D1CUSCO philosophy of government which has made our land and state g beacon of hope for the oppressed, q btllwark of strength in support of the four freedoms and of the Atlantic Char ter, which electrified the world and solidified opposition to tyrannical dictatorship"
 The platform blamed the "incom- plete accomplishment" of Gov. Hur- ley,S administration on political opposition"
 Minimum Wages
 Aside from the promotion of ern- ployer- -employe harmony, the labor blanks favored increased minimum wages for state employees, enact ment of a state labor relations act, immediate study to prevent post war maladjusttments in the field of labor and to provide for continuity of employment, further extension of the unemployment compensation act to include all employers and em- ployeS, modification of laws estab- fishing mediation and arbitration boards and liberalization of the workmen'S compensation act to pro- vide for state controlled pension fund so that benefits could be raised for one-half to two- thirds of wages.
 Furthermore, the platform en- dorsed the payment by contractors employed on state building and re- pairs pay wages established by the state labor board, and that the state minimum wage level conform with federal standards.
 Court System
 The platform favored creation of a district court system to replace the present town and city courts, deplored the existing system of ap- pointing city and town court judges, favoring their appointment by the Governor instead of the legislature. It also renewed a pledge for legisla- ton prohibiting states attorneys from engaging in private law prac- tice or politics during their terms in office.
 we assert our opposition to any form of sales tax, federal or state, believing it would add new bur- den to an already overburdened group" the platform declared.
 We reaffirm our belief in the need for an amendment to the state constitution to require two-thirds majority in each house of the gen. eral assembly to override the Gov ernor's veto"
 rrl,n lo&Ro~rn axv1rnerad adaaYa gratitude" to the 100000 defense workers in the state, and pledged continuation of defense work in Connecticut ito the fullest extent in the prosecution of the war"
 The party was pledged to sponsor ship of housing act, appointment of commission on fair employment practices to outlaw discrimination and declared i've favor and support needed legislation for the protection of all persons against denial in pub lie facilities and privileges because of race, creed, color or national origin"
 Old Age Assistance
 The platform furthermore pledg- ed increased experimentation in fla vor of farmers, improvement of the old age assistance tax with increased benefits and widows aid to all chil- dren up to 18 years, creation of juvenile community centers fin thickly populated areas, and prom ised to combat intemperance and other vices known to be detri- mental to our best war efforts"
 The platform also favored ex- banding the state trade school sys- tenn and the system of training ap- prenticeS for defense jobs. increaS- ing rural educational benefits, ex- banding the University of Connecti- cut and all teachers colleges. strict regulation of public utilities and election of public utilities comnis- soners instead of their appoint ment. The platform promised per- iodic reviews of utilities rates with view to keepng them at their low est levels.
 The platform stated a need for a constitutional convention every ten years, but proposed this be delayed until after the war.