The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-25
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 Senator Neill, prominent manu- facturer, owner of the Watertown Mfg. O., and active participant in state agricultural fields is now serving his second term as 8 meEn- Der of the state legislature. Labeled an Independent and constructive legislator" he is a former state Rep resentative and is now member of the Governors State Development Commission, a group instituted for the purposes of developing the growth of Connecticut's industrial field. An outspoken member of the legislature he was one of the leaders in the defeat of the birth control bill as killed in the last session.
 Although estimates as to the pos- sibility of Governor Baldwin being proffered washington" honors by national Republican leaders still re- main, at this date, in the specula- tive and hay stage, it was stated today that Connecticut's chief ex- ecutive still cherishes such ambi- tions. However, since the with drawal of Wendell L. Willkie as a presidential nominee of the c. O. F., Governor Baldwin seems less like ly choice for vice-presidential hon. ors principally because of the re- placement of Willkie as favorite by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York who. 1t is said, could not be asked to carry on his bandwagon, as a running mate, another Fastener such as Conrecticut's chief execu- tive.
 State Republican leaders have ex- pressed keen confidence in their chances for success again this year in Connecticut. Citing 1924 as 6 Victory Year these leaders, as well as many national leaders of the G. O. P, have based their feelings of confidence on what they term. are definite signs of dissatisfaction among former supporters of the ad- ministration."
 Senator Neill's injection into the picture as a Congressional candi- date from the fifth district in the event circumstances inclined Cong. Talbot to accept gubernatorial hon. ors would not tighten hte task fac- ing the Democratic party in its choice of opposition in this contest. Independent Position
 A man of varied interests Sena- tor Neill Is said to be in an inde- pendent enough position personally, both financially and politically, to present strong vote-attracting plat. form measures to constituents. At present. a choice as Democra- tic opponent in the Congressional district remains speculative with present discussions of Democratic party leaders of opposition to Cong. Talbot as an opponent. w. Harry Brynes of Watertown long active in Democratic workers circles has al- ready announced his candidacy as a prospective nominee for Congres- sional honors. The name of former state senator Michael A. Blansfield meanwhile has been injected into the picture in confusing fashion. He has openly stated that he would ac- cept the candidacy if drafted" by party leaders. It has been hintod that Attorney Blansfield must open ly declare himself of step out of the picture. Leaders are ron-committal on his proposed candidacy but that many Waterbury delegates might possibly throw their support his way. His success in securing the nomination. 1t has been stated, is based to some extent on the strength he can aptiy show outside of Wa. teEbuFy proper. Meanwhile develop ments between now and the Con- gFessional convention viii be watch" ed by leaders. with interest, pend ing the direction in which their support will tend. If Francis Smith becomes . candidate for governor Waterbury wtli not seek to take over the congressional plum.
 The injection of Senator Nell as . possible candidate however may result in . speculative reversal Of tactics by Democratic leaders, t vas agreed today. Some preliminary de. termination of his prospective strength as an opponent must be made before final plans gre laid out by Democratic party leaders. tt was believed,