The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-11

but accept the merits of their be- Hefs. He expresses confidence with out conceit, is clear thinking and certain of the direction he is head ed.
 Republican
 T want the Congressional nomi- nation because I feel I can serve the people of the 5th District" he says. T certainly would be proud to serve them for it is one of the most bal anced congressional districts in the country"
 Patterson, lifelong resident of Naugatuck married and father of two children, possesses a distin- guished war records. Entering the US. Marine Corps in 1941 and pass ing the stiff competitive corps exams for commission, he returned from top theaters of action as a major.
 His service record includes action in Africa and North Africa, the in- vasion of Normandy and all Euro pean campaigns except Italy. This was coupled with action at Michi- nau, Burma and China. He followed this with assignment to the staff of Gen. William (Wild BilD Dono- van, head of the famed O4S.S. Pat terson has received various cita- tions.
 Appreciates Equal Status
 Tt goes without saying I favor good legislation in behalf of the welfare of all veterans" Patterson told this writer. T know what they deserve"
 T never before appreciated the meaning of the word equality as much as I did during my service" he said. When you are under fire 1t is an awfully good feeling to have someone alongside of you and it doesn't make one bit of difference as to his race, color or creed"
 T am certain that the boys who returned from the services won't allow the creeping paralysis that hit other countries to get a hold on America" Patterson said in speak ing of the federal scene. "Connecti- cut and the people of the 5th Dis trict have proven bulwarks against such American philosophies and I am certain they will continue to serve as much"
 The Naugatuck candidate ex- presses a sympathy for what he terms thy just causes of labor" A man who worked his way through college and secured his earnings by competitive action, he said he hoped, if elected, to be instrument tai in working out balanced pro- gram for industry and labor.
 Housing Job For Congress
 Connecticut seems hopeless in it's attempts to iron out the housing shortage and is crippled by the same factors that have crippled other states-lack of supply and in adequate transportation" Patterson declared. T think the solution, for the time being, is one of speedy and intelligent action in Washington, by Congress, and if nominated and elected I would fight for such pro- gram"
 The Naugatuck candidate volun- teered a somewhat similar course of action for Connecticut's farmers.
 There must be a concise program of feed distribution for the States farmers" he says. They must be given fair break on their milk produce and an all-around better market for all their salable goods. Discourage the farmers of Connec- tieut and you upset the entire State" he argues.
 A native son of Naugatuck, Pat terson is given better than an even chance of securing the COP. nom- nation. He is opposed by George Benedict of Winsted.
 Served Treasury
 Patterson's thoroughgoing nature Is also exemplif1ed by his educa- tional, athletic and business career. A graduate of Peekskill Military Academy he studied at Georgetown University. University of Miami and studied law at the National Univer- sity in Washington. He was a three letter athlete and captain of foot ball and sustains interests in horse back riding, trout fishing and sbird shooting as well. He served as a federal agent with the US. Treas- ury Department, seeing service throughout the country prior to his entrance into the Marine Corps.
 He resides in Naugatuck with his wife, the former Jeanne Ksnsman, and kheir two children. Ssnres T. IT., age years and Ann Hayden, age 3 yeark