The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-20

| life saving certificates were James McNamee, Lillian Quirke and Vir- ginia Quirke.
 checking of maturity dates, clipping of coupons, crediting accounts, in- surance, mailing, etc. These were tasks that periodically consumed the time of the clerical help of the state treaSurer's office; by this means savings were again brought about for the state and it's taxpay- CTS.
 He originated and fought for leg islation ordering that all dormant, unclaimed commercial accounts in banks would escheat to the state after a period of 30 years. Hereto fore only savings accounts were so renderable. The state holds these accounts for 10 years. If 8 legiti- mate heir lays claim to the account within the 10 year period it is re- linquiShed. The sum of $30, 900 has been collected from banks in the past year as result of this measure. Interest of State He instituted the measure pro- viding that probate judges notify the state treasurer of any intestate cases wherein the states interest is effected. Whenever this is done he, or an associate, attends the court hearing. Carroll has increased state teachers annuities by investments. He has effected profitable changes in the state bond retirement fund.
 These are but some of the finan- cial accomplishments of man who has avowed his candidacy for office again this year.
 first; politics are secondary to him but he is 8 staunch member of the Democratic Party. Like most experienced, stable businessmen he fears certain elements of the game of politics; it's inferences, name-calling, and publicity. But he is ready for them.
 My record is clean and make no apologies to anyone for any part of it" he asserts.
 Bill Carroll was nominated in the crawling state convention of two years ago by all factions of the state party. He was one of the few unani- nous choices. Oddly enough, yet indicative of his political innocence, is the fact it was the first party convention he ever attended. Home Life He had just finished moving the spacious lawn of his sprawling, com fortable home in Torrington when we visited with him. There we met his gracious, attractive wife who faithfully maintains scrap-book of the facts of his public life. He has two children, age fifteen and eight years.
 He has a hobby Yet it is one in complete accordance with his fln- ancial career. He purchases and re- stores Connecticut colonial homes and re-sells them. He travels the state in his spare time buying antique furniture which he fond- ly restores to original beauty. His home contains many of these items including an ancient melodeon. Peoples Laws It is difficult to write of State Treasurer Carroll in terms of poli- tics because his political affairs are SO secondary to his efforts in eff fecting sound financial system for the state.
 He is firm believer in legiSla- tion by the people. Legislation that is inspired by the wants and desires of the average citizen of the aver age small community such as Tor rington or most communities of Connecticut.
 Most laws are not written by the so-called lawmakers" he contends. They are prompted by the people and the collective pressure of the people. If the people only realized this even more and gathered to- gether in communities for discus sions followed by progressive action feel sure we would have better legislation.
 You can't always blame our legislators, he continued. Tn many instances it is almost impossible for |'them to determine the desires of the majority because the majority isn't vocal enough or fails to clarify it's wants This they could overcome by concerted, balanced community action. Then we would have real representative government. I am a firm believer in community knit government.
 Logical Speaker
 He speaks with a deliberate, care full delivery in complete analytical sentences. His voice is low and even and he often punctuates a state- ment with a friendly smile. He is not platform politician given to excessive redundant and verbose ex- precision; but his clarity of thought would probably puncture any such imitation in an oratory contest.
 Often mentioned as a potential congressional candidate from the Fifth District he chooses to seek another term as state treasurer.
 There is still some work I want to accomplish in Hartford if I can," he says in admitting he will seek reelection.
 Popular
 He is popular in Torrington. His neighbors, business associates and general toWn-folk look upon him as an outstanding member of the community.
 He is prepared to start stumping the political circle once the Demo- cratic Party lays out it's route. He is frankly concerned over the off-year aspects of this years election as so many past Democratic slates have gone down to defeat smothered by voting apathy.
 T sincerely believe that the Democratic Party in the state has