New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

other children IN the public schools
( Provision for free transportation 10
and from school whenever accessory
should he provided, These crippled
children are often Of exceedingly
bright minds ana the state owes 20
itself the duty Of renewing so far as
possible the handicap under which
they sufeF, ! would also recommend
that the method Of admission 20 the
AeNihglen Ii0me for Crippled Chill
dFen be changed so as 20 ALLOW the
admission OF children unable 20 pay
the expense of institutional care,
Appropriations sufficient TOR these
purposes seem 10 me essential al this
time,
These same principles Apply with
equal force 20 the care and RFetees
tion Of the adult feeble minded, ina
beetle, and insane, Experience indi'
Gates that this class Of detectives is
increasing rapidly and that adequate
and proper care OF these unfaFtnnates
is necessary not only from the hui
manitaFian standpoint but for the
purpose of protecting the mental
soundRess Of children horn within
this state,
state Institutions,
have already given considerable
time To an inspection Of the states
institutions for the care OF unfertu-
nate members of society,
The subject is SO broad and their
purposes cover so many lines of at
tempted hetterment that it Is impos.
sihle for me 10 make detailed and
specific recommendation NJ this
time. Al later date, shall hope 90
make some concrete suggestions re-
latlng 10 such institutions,
So many calls will be made upon
the bounty Of the state for increased
appropriations TO provide additional
facilities In all OF them that II will
require excellent Judgment and finc
discrimination TO provide for those
which are most indispensable.
may say In passing that no state
In the union has a finer corps OF men
and women than those who are Civ
ing their hest for the benefit OF their
fellows Their pecuniary compensa-
ton could not induce them TO devote
their talents Ito service which
might. but for their love OF the
work. be repellant. To the many who
are serving without any reward, the
state owes its especial thanks.
Treatment OF Cancer.
Laboratories and institutes for the
investigation of cancer have made
many important discoveries during
the last few years. although accurate
scientific Information on the subject
is still in an embryonic stage. 1t
has been proved, however that in its
early stages. cures may be effected.
AS a cause OF death, cancer ranks
equally with tuberculosis. and as the
scourge of humanity 1t should be
fought by every available agency.
In cases where patients are unable
to pay for radium and N-ray therapy
provision should be made whereby
such treatment can be furnished.
1t would be impractcable for the
state to maintain efficient laboratories
rivalling those of the great founda-
tons already established. but such aid
as the state can render. could well be
afforded at no inordinate cost.
Fuel situation.
For many months past. many OF
our citizens have been gravely APP
prehensive of coal famine. 1t is
needless to say that the comfort of
our homes and the continuous opera
ton of our factories is dependent on
an adequate and regular coal supply.
Labor disturbances. strikes and
shut downs in the coal regions have
become incidents of almost annual oc-
currence. The causes of the irregu-
larity in coal production. while in
teresting to us as students Of political
economy. originate outside our bor-
ders, and we are powerless to apply
remedial measures.
Our state, however. cannot be in
different to the serious inconvenience
and hardship which our people have
already suffered. 1t is not only diff
cult to procure this vital commodity
in adequate quantities, but when pro-
durable its staggering cost is prohibit
tive to many families.
Connecticut in its history, tenden-
ces and traditions has shown no trace
of socialistc desires, and assuredly
Connecticut ought not to engage in
any form of merchandising where the
service can be satisfactorily performed
by private enterprise. Nevertheless
the needs of modern civilization have
become increasingly complex, and
Connecticut will not allow its citizens
to freeze, either as the result of un-
fortunate mining conditions or ra-
pacity. The comfort, well being, and
prosperity of its citizens should be the
first concern of the state and its
power should be exercised
wherever a real emergency exists.
I would recommend adequate legis-
lation empowering the board of con-
troll to conduct necessary investlga-
tons as to the conditions of the coal
market and the possibilities of future
shortage. and in the event of an emer-
gency to arrange for and If need be
purchase coal for the citizens of Con-
necticut.
In this connection, as in the case OF
agriculture, the importance OF deVel-
oping our own natural resources to
the utmost becomes apparent. inns
state is we'll endowed with water pow
err and. very fortunately much OF this
has already been developed by pri-
vate enterprise, thus indirectly saving
us thousands of tons Of coal in our
fuel crisis. But there re-
main other sources Of power and heat
which may still be developed with q
fair return on the capital invested and
TO the benefit of the people OF the
state. To encourage the use of this
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