The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-10

of this city possess the balance of power at the convention. He has al- ready gathered numerous promises of these delegates to support his ef- forts.
 Labor Writer
 Fitzpatrick believes that the prin- ciples for which he stands are those of the majority of the people of the 5th District and bases his candidacy on such premise. Labor writer for The Democrat, he is said to have the sympathetic support of labor's lead CTS.
 When he talks of the critical housing situation it is not unfamil- jar or idle conversation. He has been looking for quarters for his family for many months.
 Adequate housing for veterans is one of the most pressing of our na- tion's postwar problems" he states. Action to expedite the construction of comfortable homes for ex-serv- icemen at reasonable prices must be taken immediately. The situation is too critical to delay any longer"
 Should he receive the nomination, his campaign is guaranteed to be an orderly one. During his newspaper career he has written politics, cov- cred affairs of the State Legislature and handled radio programs. He knows of political crosswindS and their drifts doubtless will plan &C., cordingly.
 Knows Veterans Needs
 He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served until Dec, 1945, as combat correspondent. His &C., tivitieS were rugged and widespread, covering the campaigns at Green Island, Emirau, Guam and Okinawa. As a staff sergeant he served on special assignment elsewhere hand ling the public information and sections of the corps. Many of his own articles were print ed in national and international pub licationS.
 He is qualified to talk of veterans and their problems and hopes. He contends that many of them need financial assistance to recoup econ- omic losses suffered while in service.
 "The loan provisions of the G. I. Bill of Rights should be simplified," he says. ''The way should be made easy, too, for the veteran to pur- chase surplus commodities from the government.
 His is a broad conception of labor and of industry's problems. It is a combination of experience that in- fluences such thinking, made up :n part of his association with many men who are among the rank and file of labor, coupled with the top knowledge secured from his report orial dealings with unions and man. agement.
 Cooperation Needed
 "The working men and women are entitled to decent weeks pay for a fair weeks work" he states with conviction. "They should be free to join unions of their own choosing. Both labor and management must realize they have grave responsibili- ties, and should strive for the gen. uine cooperation that will mean lasting industrial peace"
 T am not farmer but I know enough to understand the principal problem of farmers is a decent re- turn on their products" Fitzpatrick states in discussing these members of the 5th District.
 T favor broad yet Well-unit farm program that will assure the farmer of a fair and adequate re- turn on his investment and particu- larly on his earnest and arduous toil."
 Educated in Waterbury schools, Ray is graduate of Holy Cross col lege. Now residing on Edward Street, this city, most of his life was lived in the faithful and staunch Demo- cratic section known as the 18th District.
 Community Of Interest,
 Married to the former Elizabeth M. Sheehan, he is the father of two sons, Raymond Jr., ,and David, 5. He has started early to warn them against the pitfalls and false illu- sions of being newspaperman!
 AS stated, it is difficult to write of person when you are associated with him daily. There is much more than can be said and probably some that hasn't been stated adequately.
 His is general philisophy based on the basic tenet of democracy the best interests of the majority.
 T believe that all groups-farmers, laborers, consumers and the rest have community of interest that must be more widely recognized. We should fight against artificial diff ferences which serve principally to hamper all efforts of a true unity among all citizens"
 That is the principal plank of Ray mond J. Fitzpatrick's platform and t1A 6oe nAuA1 iaVxy,a x,;AA -1-..i-