The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-23

UEliuleely De q candxu4t9 Tor the
Democratic nomination in the 18th
district this year, meaning in all
probability that therein be another
primary night.
After representing the district
for numerous terms, Senator
EaWzor was not q candidate In
1888 ana the nomination went 10
Edward p. Egan, who was elected.
In 1850 Senator Egan and Senator
Aawlor both sought the nominal
tien, and there was . third cam
dldate IN the ned, William v.
Upper ConIey. The entrance
Of the third candidate into the
race tipped the balance In favor
Vf Senator Egan and he was NOM
mated after . hard primary cam
paign. With Democratic noHnl-
nstlOn In the 18th usually equlva-
lent 20 election, Senator Egan
went GA to his second term at
Hartford.
An important question this year
Is whether or not Senator Egan
win run. He has told friends that
he hasn't made up his own mind
yet and probably won't for some
time. Senator Egan holds a key
post at the Waterbury Buckle Com
pa1ly and war production problems
may make 1t difficult for him to
campaign or to take the necessary
time to 60 to Hartford almost daily
for five months Of the legislative
session next year.
Another name In the 10th dis
trict senatorial picture this year
y that Attorney John F. TObin,
former legislator. II Is doubtful
that he would run against Senator
Egan, but he might win lorganiza-
ton support for the nomination
II the latter should decide not TO
run.
It Is not expected that Mr.. Conley
will run this year, though his fol-
lowers still seek to make a reprisal
FOR what they claim was the shelv-
ang Of their candidate in 1893. That
year the organization used its
strength in a primary against Dan
Eel x. Pickett and won. When the
tielegates met, they nominated Mr..
Egan, over protests by the Conley
group that the nomination had been
promised to their man.
A twO-sided primary contest be-
tween Senator Egan and Senator
Lawl0r would probably be ding
dong battle. Senator Egan would
have the advantage Of Organiza-
tiun support, but Senator Lawlor
win nave . more experienced staff
Of campaign assistants than he
had two years ago.
As was the case In 1910, the
Democratic organization would
probably like to have the primary
Msthree- sided affair. the aim be-
ing 10 split Senator Lawlor's
strength while holding the Egan
vote sOlidly in line. However, that
strategy might not be as success
full the second time as 1t was the
first.
Senator Lawlor has made no pub
He announcement Of his intention
t0@riin but he has told associates
that his hat Is In the ring and that
he will make determined bid for
the nomination. He is close to
headers Of the state organization and
might possibly have some quiet sup
port from them this fall
The Republican nomination in
the 18th will no doubt 60 beg
cling, for It's purely sacrifice
gesture to accept It. Two years
ago Senator Egan scored an over
whelming victory despite q cOali-
ticn by Republicans and Socialists
behind the rival candidate.
In the 18th district Senator
Michael v. Blansfield will no doubt
again be the Democratic nominee.
The Republican nomination will
probably cause quite scramble, be-
cause the COP. has hopes Of car
rying the 18th this year.
Senator Blansf1eld will lose
number OF labor votes, but the
union vote is far less Of factor in
the 18th than in the 18th. Taking
in the first, second and third wards,
the 18th has the city's most con-
sentative voting districts.
POtpourri. Political leaders
are worried over reports that the
y Army will not allow the casting
o. absentee ballots by men in the
Held. Such policy might cause
The loss Of several Thousand Con-
aectlcut soldier votes this fall. =.
Calling of lib men by the Army
would affect several weIl-knOwn
political figures. Burgess
Joseph L. Dinneny of Naugatuck
Is now stationed at Benicia,
California. Another borough pO-
Utica, Charles "Chuck" O'COn-
mr., was indicted into the Army
not long ago.