New Britain herald., 1927-01-05
ADVERTISE CONN. SAYS GOVERNOR
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| tees WHICH are appointed lTOu SeS- sion to session which have little or no work to do under present condi- tions, and 1t would seem as though at least two of these could be abol- ished, and in their place the two which I have recommended be | created, or if the abolition of no committee is desired, then to create these additional committees on motor vehicle and aviation matters.
 State Highway Department It is readily recognized that the Connecticut highways and the scenic | landscape are an asset to the state. 1 Due to considerable reconstruction and relocation of highways. it has heen necessary, in some instances, to remove considerable vegetation and tree growth along our thoroughfares. The highway commissioner has formulated a program of beautifying our roads by the planting of shade trees, shrubs and vegetation. It fishing definite policy and provid- ing, at least in the beginning, 8 specific appropriation for the high way commissioner to carry on the policy of the program already in l augurated, Is needed. In the past, this program has been carried on without the benefit of specific ap- propriation. I heartily commend it to your consideration.
 Reforestation
 It may be assumed that practical ly every citizen of the state of Con- necticut appreciates the importance of strict conservation measures. Our forests seem to furnish the key to the recovery and protection of those natural resources which have been so recklessly wasted in the past. It has been estimated that more than one-third of the area of the state is uncultivated, and that there are four hundred thousand acres of such land more today than there were one hundred years ago. due to the con- centration of population into the ! valleys where large industrial cen- ters have flourished.
 This gradual stripping of the up- lands presents an important prob- lem, and it seems to be wise economic policy to have the state purchase, at reasonable prices, large acres of land which will, in time, produce marketable timber, protect to large extent our supply of fresh water by holding it in check and equalizing the run-off, furnish cover and food for our game and in sectiverous birds, and prove a boon to an increasingly large number Cf people who are rapidly learning the benefits that accrue frcm wholesome outdoor recreation. The program of reforestation is worthy of your sup port and merits financial assistance to accomplish its effectiveness.
 Interstate Water Rights
 The vital and important industries which depend both for power, and for transportation facilities, upon the natural resources ordinarily provid- ed by the Connecticut river and it's tributaries merits your consideration of any matter which threatens their most effective operation. There has come to my attention certain infor- rlation relative to the use of various sources and tributaries of the Con- pecticut river, outside of the state of Connecticut. which may threaten serious problem to some of our Connecticut river industries.
 The whole situation is not free from difficulty and delicacy. The cordial relations which have existed and which may be expected to con- tinue between this state and it's neighbors, between our local indus tries and those of sister states, are such that q commission empowered to study the situation and to nego- tiate in friendly fashion where such negotiation seems necessary can, I believe, accomplish by agreement, arrangements for the joint use of the facilities provided by these natural resources which would effectively secure to Connecticut industries the facilities to which, by law and prin- ciples of interstate reciprocity, they may be entitled.
 l recommend to you the establish ment of such commission, with authority to study the problem and to negotiate for it's settlement, and clothed with power necessary to pro- tect tho interests of the state and it's citizens. Suitable appropriation to meet the work to be done should Le made.
 Education
 The education of it's children Is a matter of most vital concern to any state. On the manner and extent of the training of youth depends the security of our institutions and the progress of civilized society. The in- tegrity of our national ideals and principles of our government will. in few years, be in the hands of those with whose training we are now charged.
 It is true, of course, that the detail of our school system must be plan ned and administered by experts in education: 1t is true also that the work of those who have this in charge should not be embarrassed unduly by legislative interference. Nevertheless, it has occurred to mo that the desirablity of having every child in this state grounded in the | rudiments of our civil government id unquestionable. If such a result | can proporely be insured by statu- tory enactment, I recommend the expediency of such course to your careful consideration.
 Agriculture
 The prosperity of any state Is in direct proportion to the adequate de- velopment of all its resources, by modern methods of produc ton and marketing Tho nroor,,,, of