The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-13

are earnest. mature. and hungry for knowledge. 1nstinctively you res- pond to their eagerness.
 We. asked him what he believed should be major blanks in the Democratic Party's platform this year.
 There are many fences to be mended and much work tO be ace cOmplished and the progressive ness of the Democratic Party Is the answer" he replied.
 Party Platform
 fl believe that here tn Connect. attempt to introduce such a bill tn al facilities. improve our institu- tions by immediate far-reaching ace ton, help our farmers whose pr0b- lems are so acute. insure sound la- b0r-management relations. pursue the solution t0 the problems of our youth. support our state highway plans and many more progressive measures"
 He believes in a more liberalized educational system insofar as better standards for the pupil and the teaching members gre concerned. He urges stress on meeting the re- guirements of the veteran tn this field
 AS to the farmers he dcplores the presence of sO many current aic- tions where livestock Is being sold t0 make ends meet resulting in q decrease of our dairy products. ''Connecticut's only hope as . bale anced state is the support and ad- vancement of our farmers.' he said.
 There is little merit to many q our state institutions" he says. Better pay to attendants. money tO expand our medical stafIs and the Ike must be forthcoming"
 He has a sincere interest in labor but is ready at all times Co act a6 critic should labor seem dver-eaaer. His reaction bo management Is similar.
 Be advocates the one cent gas tax to insure a modern highway system for Connecticut. His interest in youth correction was high-lighted hy his unsuccessful. but noteworthy. attempt t0 introduce sllc ha bill in the legislature Q year ago.
 SeFang Candidate
 Bill Snow-as he is popularly known-is considered by top party leaders as a good candidate. one not vulnerable t0 the standard form of political attack.
 Ills sincerity and integrity Is so apparent that it harms a eaEping opponent more than it harms Bill whenever such an attack Is made. !" one party leader said recently. Re- publican party leaders are said to be aware of this. One said recently: There are no cut and dried issues with which tO tackle him"
 Although he didn't say h we gathered the impression he was very much interested tn the United States Senate. Hts aspirations t0 the govern0FShip are altFuistically tn the nature of c desire to better state standards.
 H1mRil- W0rheT
 An opponent of his had better he Tuggedl As a campaigner nill Snow IS a man with seven league boots. He travels the state like . political Johnny Appleseed sowing the ripe seeds of progressive liberal philoso- phy eE0ss-bred with balanced tudg- ment.
 He knows Connecticut as few na- tiveS of the state. His speaking en- agreements gre as equally enteFtain- ing in hamlet OF metropolis. before a small gathering 0r in a packed auditorium. He is generous with hts time and effort whenever the cause Is worthy,
 The day 0f our visit with him he concluded a morning 0f teachins and correcting exams. acted as ouT host ct lunch and then returned with us to his charming old Neu England home for an informal talk. then left for Hartford on state hsis- mess planning tO conclude the day with a commencement address in Bridgeport That Is a comparative ly mild day for him.
 tRleEaStlng PeFsan
 Tall and lean he has the long n0Se of wisdom, His hair ls salt- pepper grey with ca dash 0f paE white, His manneTiSmS are a mlK- tuFe Of eager aleFtnesS balanced ey moments 0f solemn reflection. Be is cordial, afIable and stimulating. He would he the ideal subject of . true American novel, PF0iess0G. state iunetianaFy and renowned poet he would offer fruitful subject maaaT. lal,
 As he drove uS into the driveway Af his home he pointed with enshu- SiaStle pride lO Q half-mlle 0F nloTe long ditch that ran past his home and extended up and down the rad,
 PaEmomnl Nlea@By
 My greatest achievement slnoe election he said faelti0Nsly,
 It proved t0 be the preliminary excavation fQg a plpe line that would extend Middlet0wn's water service In the area. Ne told hos the water SeFviNe extended only to q paint ln the road just above his house and the many houses farther down the road. Decansa of the lengthy frontage ln many of ihe homes already seTviced the resis dents there had successfully com. hatted any plans for extension of the service because 0f the added assessment. After dlllaent effort and