The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

nee0 the 0QViCc or Lue hLbOTucl General in connection with a clain of S7.OO0 by the Gammino Construc- ton Company for idle equipment during a job on two small Ledyarc bridges.
 "The supervision of the Connec. tIcut Highway Department" the chief executive said, requires con- stant application to duty, full ap- preciation of the tremendous res possibility imposed on the commis- sioner, extreme care in the selection of subordinate. a continuing famil- iarity with the mao developments and problems within the depart ment
 Obviously, much detail must be committed to division heads and subordinate employees Nevertheless 1t is incumbent on faithful com missioner, who is alive to his duties to have complete grasp of the broad outlines and aspects of de- partmental problems. I expect that all these standards will be met and maintained constantly"
 The governor thanked Judge Hin man for his important service" in hearing the evidence, and Chief Justice William M Maltbie for his services as counsellor.
 Cox was tried on 12 charges of an original list of 22. Ten allegations were dropped during the course of the trial.
 Upham May Retire
 Hartford, Conn, July 28 - (U PD - State Capitol observers said today it appeared likely that Deputy Highway Commissioner Frank Upman, Jr, who has been acting commissioner during the sus- pension of William J. Cox, probably will not remain long in the depart ment.
 It was regarded as inconceivable by these observers that Cox would retain Upman as his deputy in view of Upman's reported connection with the charges brought against the com missioner.
 Even before Cox was suspended on February 4, there were reports that he and Upman were feuding in the department.
 UEman, former state WPA admin istrator, has been working on vari- ouS investigatory matters in the de- partment for some time, the latest being one in Fairfield County. Facts on this case were submitted last Saturday to States Attorney Lorin w. Willis at Bridgeport
 The status of several employees :n the department who have assisted Upman also remained clouded pend- ing the return of Commissioner Cox.
 To discharge Upman, Cox would have to bring charges against him to the governor. Some observers be- lieved 1t more likely that Upman would resign. Several weeks ago, it was said, Upman was in Washing ton seeking an army commission.
 Attorney Joseph F. Berry, coun- sel for Cox, sought several times during the course of the trial be- fore Judge Hinman, to introduce Upman's activities as evidence Once or twice he succeeded, but a few times he failed because of ob- Jections from the Attorney General
 Campaign Issue
 Hartford, Conn. July 28.-UP)-
 The Cox case probably will be the leading issue in the Connecticut political campaign this fall between Gov. Hurley and the prospective Republican nominee, former Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin, well-informed political quarters said today.
 Republicans, it was said, probably will use the Cox case as one of their major issues in the looming campaign. Some circles said the Republicans probably will empha- size the fact that highway depart ment work was disrupted for nearly a year, while the Cox case was be- ing dragged out.
 The status of Republican Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti, who brought the charges against Cox, remained in doubt. It was re- ported week or so ago that Pal lotti was assured of renomination by State Chairman J. Kenneth Brad ley.
 It was pointed out that, if the Republicans use the Cox case in the campaign, the presence of Pal lotti on the ticket would be con- 
 There are several groups in the party which are against a renomina- ton of Pallotti because of this pos sible contradiction, and reports per- sisted other candidates for the nom- ination were being sounded out.
 Pallotti Is Silent
 Hartford, Conn, July 28.-CUP)- (UP)-Attorney General Francis A, Pallotti, who brought the charges against State Highway Commission CT William J. Cox, said today:
 T have no comment to make. have not seen the finding of facts by Judge Hinman, Governor Hur- leys memorandum, Prof. Spofford's report, and Prof, Spofford's supple mentary report"
 Asked If he would have comment after he had seen these reports, Paa- lotti said:
 T have nothing to say"
 Pallotti presumably was referring in his statement to the Spofford re- port on the collapse of the Hart ford bridge last December, which resulted in the death of Is workmen
 This report has never been pulp lished. What Pallotti had reference to when he said supplementary re- port" was not known, but some sources said an additional statement on the bridge collapse was made by Prof. Spofford.
 The Spofford reports were not entered as evidence in the Cox trial.
 trains on the important rail lines in the Lens area. He succeeded in stop ping two of them.
 RAF fighters shot up engine after engine drawing trains of war ma terials along railways between Paris
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