The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-17

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 the Second Injury Compensation Act The latter are all platform bills of the party.
 While on .hc surface, such a pro- cedure on the part of the governor and the party leaders may appear as crass politics actually it is an attempt, by all, to effect workable compromise to the extent of start ing action on the bills now smoth- cred in committees. By this meth cd of reporting favorably, wherever possible, on the aforementioned bills, they will at least be set in motion and enter the house for vote and subsequent delivery up stairs to the senate. It gives ev- eryone an equal measure as far as the matter goes.
 As reported previously, party leaders had voted among their col leagues to withhold action until the minor court controversy was ironed out to some extent. An example of what could happen, revealed it. self this week when the city's char ter change bills, containing only minor technical changes, in most part, was withdrawn by the Repub- lican dominated house and placed at the foot of the calendar. At the time of such action the bill was slated for vote.
 Consider Court Posts
 The court posts for Waterbury and all other towns and municipal tiles are expected to receive final consideration today As this is be- ing written just before converting time at the Capitol, it is not known what the final disposition will be affecting the city.
 AS reported here previously the local Democrats seek six of the ten local court posts, but are being re- buffed by the Republicans of the Legislature who demand six for themselves. At present the local court slate is completely blanketed by Republican appointees.
 The original demands of the local Democrats were for the fol- lowing positions: one Judge, one Prosecutor; Clerk of Court: Pro- bation Officer; Assistant to the Clerk; and a stenographer of the Small Claims Court. These con- prise total of S19,8OO in annual salaries
 The COP adherents, under this plan, were being offered the re- mainder of positions consisting of :: one Judge; one prosecutor; Small Claims; and the part-time stenog- rapher for the probation officer, These totaled S11.78O
 Upon reaching Hartford the pro- posal is said to have met with re- verses from the Republicans who now demand the following share for their party faithfuls: one Judge, one Prosecutor; Small l Claims; Probation Officer; Assis- tant to the Clerk and the part time stenographer. These total $15,7 ,780 Thus the Democrats would have left for disposal among their faithful: one Judge; one Prescott tor; Clerk of Court and the full time stenographer, all totaling $14, 300.
 Division of Spells
 Inasmuch as part of the original agreement between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill was a division of spells on a 50-50 basis, particularly as to total value of the positions, the Republicans are claiming their latter compromise is more faithful to that agreement. It seemed doubtful, at this writing, however, that the local Democrats would agree to such a compromise although it is speculated they will have to reduce their demands to gain any advantage.
 In turn the posts of county com missioner and possibly that of compensation commission for the fifth district are being felt for by the local administration. These pay $3,500 and 5000 respectively. AS reported previously. Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney openly seeks tie county position but Is said to be side tracked by the Governor because of the representatives, plans for