The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

contest in seeking the post IS worthy of doubt.
 I6th District Fire-Works
 The 18th district now headed by Sen. Patrick Wallace will perhaps be the main act of the entire sena- torial show Here the contest may be bitter and hard-fought with few punches pulled.
 Sen. Wallace, like some other can- didates, has declared the present to be too early to announce his plans as to a candidacy. A freshman senator he proved to be one of the hardest working of all and was so voted among his colleagues at the Capitol, a distinction given double honors in light of session that was flagrantly outstanding for its pro- crastination.
 It has been reported that he may be opposed by blocs of firemen and policemen who are still displeased over certain terms of the city's Pension bill passed during the last session. The happenings back of this bill and how Sen. Wallace came to be caught in the middle of its passage are worthy of the attention of Drew Pearson as to cause and effects of legislative politics. The 18th districts incumbent introduced the bill-but 1t was the nearest thing seen in many moons to party rep- resentative introducing a party bill by request"
 Too, any resentment of taxpayers of Waterbury over the property re- valuation may boomerang on any candidate with Democratic party endorsement. This would apply to Sen. Ekan as well as to Probate Judge Patrick Healey who comes up for reelection again this year. How ever, as this bill, in main form, or- iginally was created by Republicans and introduced by Sen. Summa 1t may just as well boomerang that way and thus nullify its partisan effect.
 Returning to the 18th we find two administration insurgents ale ready declaring. their candidates for primary contest. These con- sist of former Sen. Joseph H. Lawlor oAAA ASAAhbSl aAdSl Hiah MdLJlLl (Chlck Sullivan. Both have for- mally made known their intentions although MT. Lawlor qualified his entrance with the declaration he would not press his candidacy should more than two enter the scene.
 Former Alderman Sullivan was ''purged" from the administration two years ago after bolting party lines. He has stated he is c definite candidate come what may"
 Dark horse, at this moment, but highly formidable is former Sen. John Tobin who was defeated by Sen. Wallace two years ago in a primary contest. Sen. Tobin, when questioned recently said it was too early to be talking primaries. His potential candidacy, more than any others perhaps, is foreseen as prom ising of hard-fought contest for the nomination. In his defeat by Sen Wallace he went down only after strong showing against the full power of the administration. Some reports have ce1tered around the possibility of his candidacy re- placing that of Mr. Sullivans on the basis of an agreement to pool their respective strengths.
 East End Club
 Also mentioned in this district Is the possibility or a candidate being chosen from within the ranks or by endorsement of the East End Cm- munity Club. William Cavanaugh who was defeated for the mayoralty nomination by Mayor John s. Mon- agan was from this same area. His defeat which resulted in party pur- ging" has left some bad feelings within party ranks which may be cohesified among the members in the East End and Washington Hill sections. Sen. Tobin, a lifelong East Ender, would also draw from this area, If he chose to run.
 All of which just touches the sur face of things to come. What hap pens will depend on the 27,498 pledged registered voters of both parties and the total 5O,000 and more registered voters.
 TOmOrrow-An0ther article deal- ing with general factors which will play no small part in Water- bury's coming fall elections.