New Britain herald., 1926-09-25
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People

The Observer feels inclined to throw out his chest bit, light a new cigar and register satisfaction as he contemplates the successful termination this week of the world war memorial committees task.
 Apparently disturbed at their ''squelching" at the hands of the city meeting board two years ago, the committee had allowed the mat ter to lay dormant. Some time ago, the Observer suggested that the committee try again. It was argued that the stage had been cleared by the appropriation of funds for a Spanish-American War memorial, and with the passage of the old city meeting board a more favorable outlook greeted proponents of the memorial idea. Within week after the Observers suggestion was broadcast the committee had been induced to make second effort. the result of which was unanimous approval ftheir plan by the com- mon council this week.
 Many municipalities have learned at considerable cost that the time to make improvements which re- quire the seizure of land is before development particularly of busi- ness or industrial nature, sets in.
 New Britain is confronted with problem of dangerous intersections in several districts and perhaps few, with the exception of City Engin- eer Williams and other officials whose duties brings them in direct contact, realize the seriousness of the situation. Not the least dan gerous of these intersections Is the point at which Allen and Stanley sed on this intersection recently when an application was filed for a gasoline filling station permit on the northwestern corner, with an offer accompanying to give the city land to round off the corner. City Engineer Williams and members of the city government examined the plan, which contemplated a gift to the city of a strip , feet wide at one point, and they were convinced the proposal offered solution to the dangerous problem at this point. But, when the proposal came before the board of adjust ment it was downed out of consid- cration for the wishes of property owners in the locality. For the time being, at least, their action ended the prospect of a traffic inn provement there.
 Although it did little else, the discussion convinced property owners and city officials alike that some thing is needed at this corner. Just what that something will be can not be forecast at this time. If the owner of the property can hit on some other type af building suitable to the neighbors and still is willing to donate the land, the problem is solved; If not it seems development must go on about this point and should the city decide at a later date the improvement is necessary then the additional costs must be borne.
 Stanley and Allen streets inter- section is but one of many coming in this category and if public works officials find it possible to negotiate some improvements they will take a long step toward solving New Brit aims future traffic problem.
 It is very seldom that the Observ- CT gets sufficiently mad about any thing as to make him tear off his collar in desperation and stamp on the floor, but this is what he did after seeing the picture Variety" the first part of the week at one of the local play houses.
 To those who were present, this might seem strange because to many the picture was nothing to get mad about. It was an excellently filmed foreign picture with good continuity and a capable cast of characters. But we saw the picture in New York. And here they've gone and cut out two whole reels.
 Producers of plays and revues have long been noted for their habit of sending road shows" out to