The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-02

5th District will most likely be the groups choice for another try at this post. Martino was an active committee member of Col Rice's first try for the congressional post at the time the latter opposed Judge J. Joseph Smith when Judge Smith was a congressman. MT. Martino recently again endorsed the efforts of Col. Rice
 Potential candidates for the sena- torial. state representative and probate post were not made known today. It is believed that some members of the executive board may be entered for state candi- dacies.
 The name of the third party-the | Taxpayers Good Government Party was formally adopted at last nights meeting. It has no connec- tion or association with the Water bury Taxpayers Association of the Good Government League which in- stituted suits against the city and former city officials relative to the conspiracy trial.
 Taxing Prompts Formation
 Organization of the groups is said to be prompted by various factors. Prompting the move is believed to be the highly controversial proper ty revaluation program. As MT. Martino was one of the organizers of the spirited opposition and pro- test to the net results of the re- valuation, it is now believed that the Taxpayers Good Government Party will make this subject the main plank in their platform with an eye toward potential votes from the alleged dissatisfied small-home owners ---.
 The Council of Community Clubs has not endorsed the purpose of the newly organized party, it was re- ported today It seemed doubtful if any but tacit approval would be given because of the bylaws in the charter of the majority of the city's community clubs, forming the Coun- cil, which does not allow their par ticipation in political activities. To what extent the members of the Council of Community Clubs, | those that form the participating clubs, will support the efforts of the TGGP cannot be determined at this time. Events will probably de- pend on the new party's candidates the intent of their platform and their ability to produce results.
 Also said to be sparkling the form ation of the new group is alleged dissatisfaction among many Water bury veterans, The presence of John Cluney Jr., as member of the ex- ecutive board and possible candi- date indicates the aforementioned belief. MT. Cluney is an active mem Der and officer of the Waterbury | Veterans organization an independ- ent organization comprised of World War II vets.
 Claims City Neglected Vets
 This latter group has accused city authorities and officials of failure to meet the needs and rights of Waterbury veterans" as to housing and other factors. This group has not been endorsed by the regular veterans organizations such as American Legion, Veterans Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and others.
 MT. Reed has long been active in affairs of the West End and may possibly be a candidate for the sen- atorial post from the 18th district in opposition Sen. Edward Egan D) , and possibly former Sen. Francis Summa (R), who has announced his candidacy for the COP. nomina- ton. However, his activities may be confined solely to committee work due to his general health which necessitated his retirement from business last year. He has long been active in organized veterans affairs in this city and the state.
 | MT. Flanagan was active in politics during the days of the late State Senator George Culhane supporting the latter in his efforts in seeking the mayoralty post here.
 The plans of the group offset previous reports that the Council of Community clubs would enter the political scene. The reports stemmed from the fact that Council members had consulted with Mayor McLevy and pledged their support. This was denied by the principals. particu- larly Martino. who said he had con-