The Pittsburgh Press (October 3, 1944)
An elections vane?
Republicans hail Connecticut vote
Hartford, Connecticut –
Republican leaders today regarded the outcome of yesterday’s elections in 71 Connecticut cities and towns as an omen of party victory in the November state and national elections.
The party retained control in virtually every community, and by heavier majorities than two years ago.
There were only two switches. Ashford went Democratic for the first time in three years, while North Stonington swung into the Republican column.
Middletown remained Republican, reelecting Mayor Salvatore T. Cubeta by 1,099 votes over Walter C. Brock. Stamford reelected Republican Mayor Charles E. Moore by 1,793 votes over Democratic State Senator Joseph J. Tooher.
Voting everywhere was reported “extreme heavy.”
Few absentee soldier ballots were cast, the majority being reported Republican.