The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-16
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 the start, Maloney went along with the president for the first several years of his term, and leaned more later to independent action which he believed echoed the sentiment of the country at large. There was never a serious disagreement with tho White House, however
 An ex-serviceman, he campaigned vigorously in behalf of the cash bohus for veterans of the First World War, and he was the only member of congress from Connec- lieut., while in the house to vote in favor of servicemens compensation
 Maloney had a varied career be- fore entering politics. He was 8 semi-pro baseball player, restaurant counter-man, insurance agent and reporter until a clamor for new administration in Meriden brought him out for the mayoralty in 1923. He was twice elected, by large ma- torities. He ran on platform Of planned municipal spending and did so well that he was an outstand- ing candidate for Congress when the . party was casting about for sub - stantial nominee in 1892.
 Maloney was native of Meriden, !, born March 3l, 1894, and received his education in the public and par ochial schools. He was married !. June 27, 1918, to Martha M. Herzig of Meriden, and they had four chil- dren, Robert, Marilyn Grace and Ann. The senator was Roman Catholic, but although total ab- stainer and a member of the Total f- Abstinance and Benevolent Society, he voted in favor of repeal.
 His sudden death resulted in Q perplexing political situation, as to a successor. No single possibility had been mentioned prominently among the Democrats, although the name of former Governor Robert A. Hurley now a member Of the Sur plus Property Board, was most heard.
 Republicans, 1t was understood, had planned to support Governor Raymond E. Baldwin as his oppo- nent in the next senatorial elections and there was bare possibility that Representative Clare Boothe Luce, now serving from the Fourth Con gressional District, might be given the nomination.
 At the Secretary of States office 1t was said that h special election to fill the vacancy could not possi- bly, be held in less than four or five months, because Of the absentee ballot requirement. and the time necessary to set up convention,
 State Democratic Chairman Adri- an w. Maher was in Washington to- day to consult with Hurley about his resignation as Democratic Ma tlonal Committeeman, in view oi his governmental appointment. Maher also planned to see senator Brien McMahon, elected by the Democrats last November It was understood Maher was advised of MAloney,s death by telephone.
 War Casualty
 Gov. Raymond E, Baldwin de clared today that it can be truly said that Senator Maloney is 4 war casualty" because he hat "courageously, periodically, cor- scientiously and willingly assumed a bourden of duties beyond his share to carry"
 Notified of the senator's passing, the governor issued this statement:
 Word of tne death of Senator Francis T. Maloney saddenS all of us. Able, energetic, courageous he has left a record as United States sent.tor, congressman. a public servant, that Will always be reInem- bered in the State of Connecticut.
 Before the war began he was unusually diligent and active in carrying out the duties of his of- flee. Since the war ne has not spared himself at all He has worked tirelessly long hours week after week, doing everything that he could for his state and for his country. It can truly be said that Senator Maloney is war casualty. He courageously, periodically, con- scientiously and willingly assumed a burden of duties beyond his share to carry. The influence Of his lead ership reached across the length and breadth of the country He was a noble citizen, whose memory we will always cherish. The sincere sympathy of the people Of the state go out to his bereaved wife ard family
 Mayor Pays Tribute
 Expressions Of sincere regret and a sense of loss were spoken here today upon receipt of the news of the death of Connecticut'S senior Senator Francis T. Maloney of Meriden who died suddenly this morning after a courageous battle against an illness which had con- fined him to the hospital for the past few weeks.
 Known prominently here he was , affiliated politically with the pres ent administration of Waterbury and was close personal friend of J. Francis Smith.
 Mayor John s. Monagan today expressed his keen regret at the loss of the statesman and declared that the absence of Senator Maloney from the Senate 'in the critical days that lie ahead will be a stag , gering loss to the people"
 Party leaders here such as Mau- : rice F. Tangney chairman of the 2 Democratic town committee and ' Neil P. Maloney city controller and 2 secretary of the party declared the < news ito be unbelievable and one z presenting terrible loss to the peo- < pie and the Democratic party"
 Senator Maloney was aligned Z with the local party leaders in last 2 summers bitter convention fight q for state nominations at which z time their faction suffered 8 defeat 6 at the hands of the state faction headed by Robert A. Hurley, Sen, e Brien McMahon and former U. $. Attorney Homer s. Cummings. s Following on the announcement of the Senator's death was imme-