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New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
RADIO FANS MAKING HEALTHY DEMANDS

It appears that the United States Radio society is an organization composed Of radio fans The first bone of contention" thrown out has to do with broadcasting sta tions which have pirated the wave lengths of other stations. War to the death is promised. The next point for at least spirited discussion involves community broadcasters, winch are clamcd to abuse their air privileges hy sending out direct ad- vertisins for communities, linked up with poor programs. This boos- ter clement in the broadcasting field appears to he quite as popular as static.
 Communities which think of themselves as possessing something which the rest of the world is bound 10 know about have taken 10 hr9adc1sttng as an infliction upon other communities not in the least interested in the ambitions and claims Of some up-and-coming city lo1 mlas away. Nine times out of 'Eu the booster cities have little 10 offer in the way Of entertainment which is likely 10 prevent 3 radio fan from yawniug. But the radio ian doesn't Ike 10 turn the dials un- necessarily and is justified in ex- pectrg hat broadcasters within reasonable distance should stick 10 their last Of attending 10 the broad casting Of genuine entertainment or olse give way to others who can. Tla point, We hold. is well taken.
 The r. $, Radio society got off to 4 bal s'art, 1t seems, when its managing director was denied per mission 10 address the midwest r,I.o congress held in Des Moines. IL developed that the so-called con gr-s WAS supported ny the so-call- ri small brolic.stcrs-of which th.ra arc about 100-wlich sought to organize another of the several 72 called national organizations. some ot these small fellows have great ambitions to look big. Some "f 'ham BOW find themselves hold iua a hot poker and would like 10 lot go, but cant do so without los- ing aI the prestige they ever had. So they plunge forward on the merger basis. r. this thing keeps up long enough tbe air might get cleared of much of the chaos Hoover complains about.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
tax was tha, the state didn't need

tax was that the state didn't need the money.
 Now the Massachusetts legisla- ture has another gasoline tax plan before it, and to make 1t even more interesting than the earlier plans IS calls for tax ot three cents gallon. The gentlemen behind the plan evidently are tn full agree uent with the old saw that what ts worth doing at all is emtnently worth doing well.
 The Massachusetts plan has one novel point about 1t that seems an equitable improvement over other gasoline tax infltctions One cent Of the tax would be distributed 10 the various towns and cities Of the commonwealth, which they could use 10 keep their streets n repair or to construct improved pave mants. h the case Of the larger cities this would amount to a con- siderable sum, and would under mine the most valid objection against the gasoline tax principle.
 This objection Is simply this: That large proportions Of the auto mobiles .n every city are primarily used within the city for commercial purposes: people riding from one end of tha town to the other light trucks deliverinng goods. busses en- gag,i IT. city passenger transporta- ton, etc. Nine-tenths of the travel Of some of these machines arc with in the cities, Taxing them for the Upkeep Of state highways manifest iy is an injustice because they rare ly go upon them, while the streets they help to wear out are not bene- flied by the tax. The larger the city the greater the toal of such traffic,
  in metropolitan centers thousands Of such vehicles are never used on state highways That Is why the objection to a state gasoline tax is most pronounced in Massachusetts, New York and Illinois, where metropolitan centers exist.
 The Massachusetts plan would give to the cities a share Of the tax, thus improving the system of distribution of tax money and help ing the cities to improve their streets, although the money can be used by the cities in any other way they see fit This new tail to the gasoline tax kite is expected to meet with considerable favor by city off, clals, Springfield and Worcester expect to get $100oO0 or more year from the tax; Boston about s1,000,oO9.
 + Massachusetts should happen 10 adopt three-cent gasoline tax it would stimulate other neighbor- ing states to do something similar; in truth, there have been furtiye suggestions In Connecticut that the tax be again raised. the next step probably being 10 three cents. h. deed. there is no limit 10 the gaso- line tax infliction once the road is cleared to have one. In one or two states the rate is five cents a gallon. and there have been rumors here and there that all Of the money was not being used for the im- provoment of roads. As a general money raising proposition, the gasoline tax offers wonderful op- portunities to state officials anxious to tap gold mine.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

The new middle western society has gone about its business Tn one way that will commend itself to the radio listeners, although contrary 10 the interests Of some of the so-calI- cd broadcasting stations. It has be- gun sending ouestlonnaires to radio listeners in an effort to find what radio fans are thinking about. Trust the average radio fan with strong convictions 10 answer that question naire. The broadcasting stations have been keenly desirous Of hay ing folks write in when they liked the show. but have not been over jealous in demanding criticism: at least, few Of the 600 or so stations seem 10 have protited much by whatever criticisms have been made. What the radio fans are e1- pected to do by the society .s 10 
 make of mediocre entertainment, list such station az have offended listeners with direct advertising, and note those which have pirated wavelengths.
 The development Is at least vast Iv interesting. Radio fans are no longer inclined to be victims, but are showing signs of having some- thing 10 say about what Is handed them through the air. Regardless 0, whether this new-sangled so- clety lives to ripe old age or is q false alarm, 1t indicates that the cther-waye deyotees show a fen- dency to get together.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
25 Fears Ago To-day

A petition has been signed by many local citizens and forwarded 10 Congressman Henry, asking that new quarters for the post office be rented. The petition says that the present ones cannot be added to satisfactorily.
 The Corbin Cabinet Lock Co. has lcaGcl the Berlin Wheel Co. for a period of years. The excellent ship ping facilities of the leased plant will allow great saving to the local concern. About 200 hands will be employed and the change is wei comcd as no less than q boom to Berlin. The Wheel company prop erty is owned by r. l.. Wilcox. C. M Jarvis. M. F, Jacobs, and Edward Alling. all of Berlin.
 C orge Eapolyp Cdvertisos a line of mantlcs from 10 10 ij cents each.
 IT. l.. Mills Is having new shelves and new glass doors put in his hand ware store.
 Tho young people Of the South church will give an exhibition Of Mrs, Jarleys Wax Works" in the
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
When did President Tyler

Q. When did Preeident Ty!er'a first wife die? How long did his second wife preside as the mistress Of the White House?
 4. The first Mrs. Tyler died in Washington. September 9. 1s42. He married again in New York city June 26, 1S44 and the eecond Mrs. Tyler presided es mistress of the White House for the next eight months.
 Q. What Is "turnbuckle" coup ling?
 X. One tha: Is threaded CT sWiveled so that when 1t connects lengthwise two metal rods. pipes. or wires, It mak be turned so as to regulate the length or tension Of the connected parts. Turnhuckles are used on all kinds of rigging and also on locomotives.
 Q. When should single or double quotation marks be used?
 A. 4 direct quotation Is inclosed in quotation marks. If the quota ton stands by Itself and Is printed in different type the inverted com mas may be omitted. A quotation within quotation Is enclosed Tn single quotation marks. In quota tion consisting of several paragraphs, quotation marks are put at the be- eenning of each paragraph and at the end Of the last When book poem or the like Is referred to, the title man be either enclosed in quo- tation marks or printaed in italics.
 .. Can a Japanese or Chinese be naturalized in the United States?
 A. No.
 ., What Is the membership in the Boy Scouts Of America?
 A. The latest figures available are so0.11o.
 Q. Is q square yard the same as yard square?
 A. An area designated as 8 square yard may be Of any shape provided the total area is equal to square yard. A yard square must be a parallelogram each side of which is equal to one yard.
 c. Who were the pitchers and how many innings did each pitch in the last baseball game of the 1926 world series?
 A. The pitchers for New York were Hoyt and Pennock and for g.. Louis, Haines and Alexander. Hoyt pitched six innings and Pennock three; ,leXander relieved Halnee in the seventh inning with two out and the bases full.
 Q. If a feather and a five pound weight were dropped In a vacuum which would hit the bottom first and why?
 4. In vacuum. a feather and five-pound weight, released to- gether, will hit the bottom precisely at the same instant. In this con- nection, Calico promulgated the law of falling bodies as follows: "All bodies, even the lightest, would fall at the same rate were it not for the resistance of the air" From the experiments of Calico and Sir Isaac Newton, modern physicists conclude that in q vacuum, the velocity oc- quired per second by a freely falling body is exactly the same for al, bedics
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an anSW 10 any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington BureaL. 1922 New York avenue Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents In stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un. signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are confidential.-Edit
 c. Does Siberia export flour?
 A. Practically all of the wheat crop Is exported raw as there are no mills in Siberia lange enough to supply an export trade.
 Q. Can chamos jacket be washed successfully as home?
 4. Wash it carefully in warm suds In which household ammonia has been added in the proportion of l teaspoonto quart of water. Plunge it up and down in the water but do not rub it. Shake hard and rinse carefully but do not squqqeeze it much. Stretch it to shape while it is damp.
 c. How large is the star Antares and how far is it from the earth?
 4. It's diameter is estimated at 2T5.000,000 miles and it's distance from the earth is 250 light years
 c. What was the loss too the American public on account Of frau dulent and worthless stock in 1925?
 4. An estimate of the American Bankers Association Is S1,40O,00o.- coo.
 .. Are "fance" and "nancee" pronounced alike? What is the difference in the meaning of the two words?
 A. They are pronounced alike. The former is the masculine and the latter the feminine. The difference is distinguishable only in writing.
 Q. Can a man who has procured his first citizenship papers claim the protection of the United States gov ernment and the rights of American citizenship?
 A. An alien who has only his first papers can claim protection by this government only when in the active service Of the United States Army. Ii he is a civilian, he can claim diplomatic protection only from the government of which he is still a citizen or subject. His first papers do not entitle him to any of the rights Of American citizenship. They are merely his declaration of intention 10 become a citizen.
 Q. What is the proper way to display the American flag?
 A. It should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset or between such hours as may be designated by proper authority. It should be dis played on national and state hoii- days and on historic and special occasions The bulletin entitled "The United States Flag" can be procured from our Washington Bureau for five cents in stamps and gives detailed information about the manner Of displaying the fas on all occasions.
 Q. What Is the meaning of Sudan?
 A. It Is a short form of "Beled- es-Sudan" meaning Land of the Blacks"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Oh Lady

Oh Lady
 GA Song Of a Hired Man)
 By Lester F. Zimm erman The boss, he ain't the cussing kind He never swears at me But when he hits finger nall He murmurs By gosh gee.' And when the dogs raise heck al
 night.
 Or when his off-horse shies, He gets as mad as he can get And says, Well, dang your eyes Lady: your voice is liquidsweet Like honey in a cup: Your hands are soft; your feet are But could pass them up: I could behold your lovely cheeks With nary lovelorn signs; I could resist your lips unkissed. But, lady, dang your eyes!
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
\ NJ " ANGLE TN iHI
 GASOLINE TAX

There can scarcely he a rcason- able doubt that line remaining few states which as yet are not blessed with a gasoline tax will succumb in due time 10 the sales talk ot inc tax gatherers. For one thing the gentlemen who can prove that d gasoline tax IS the most equitable Of taxes do not know when ,hoy are licked.
 There is Massachusetts, for in- stance. Several years ago the gJsD- lIna tax proposal of two cents q gallon was put before the people in , popular referendum and uas overwhelmingly defeated. The con- teatlon which buried the proposed
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Mysterious Love Cult"
 Is Being Investigated

Oakland, Cal, March II (UP)-A mysterious love cult" said to have more than a thousand members in the west, was the object of police investigation today. Authorities said it masqueraded as a sacred order.
 District Attorney Earl Warren ot Alameda county said his preliminary investigation had caused the arrest of two women charged with con- tributing to the delinquency of IT, year-old girl.
 The cult was named "The Sacred Order of the White Brotherhood" by it's founder. Mrs. Gertrude Wright one of the women arrested. Miss Emma Gibbs, one of Mrs. Wrights chief disciples, was also held.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Saturday night and Sunday: warmer

Saturday night and Sunday: warmer in southeast portion Saturday: gen. tle to moderate south and southeast winds increasing Saturday.
 Conditions: Pressure increase In the Atlantic coast sections dur ing the past 24 hours Fair weather continues in intensity and is cen- tered over western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. It Is pro- ducing snowe in Colorado and Nebraska and rains in Kansas. northern Texas. Oklahoma and westarn Missouri and cloudy weather northeastward into tho northern plains states. northern Mississippi valley and upper lake region. Tenn peratures are rising in the interior and eastward to the Atlantic coast
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with rising tempera- ture followed by increasing cloudi. ness.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Sunday Gasoline Sales
 In Carolina Not Barred

Columbia, S. C.. March Il P-- Declaring his' Interpretation of the states Sunday closing law had Been misunderstood, Governor Richards has informed officials of the South Carolina Motor club that gasoline may be sold on Sunday in cases of emergency
 Officials of the club, after q con- ference with the governor, said he informed them that he had no desire to interfere with travel by automo- bile on Sunday. They interpreted his statement to mean that "when q man needs gas for his car it is an emergency"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Observation On Tie Weather

Washington. March 11.-Fair and slightly warmer tonight. Saturday increasing Cloudiness and warmer. Rain Saturday night and Sunday; gentle variable winds becoming moderate southeast Saturday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight, warmer in eastern and southern portions: Saturday increas- ing cloudiness probably followed by rain in extreme west portion; rain
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
HOME IS DYNANlITED

Chattanooga. Tenn. March II 1P The home of W. II. Baggett. a non- union laborer at the Mascot Stove Works. where strike is in progress was dynamited early to- day. The porch was destroyed and hole torn In the wall of the bed room where Mrs. Baggett and two children were sleeping. No one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
l>inis!
This is

Roland" she sighed. This is the end"
 His face paled a little. then his lips set in stern line. Was it over-at last? It seemed so. There was nothing to do now but go-go. "Yes." he whispered, gently. I'm afraid it's the end. Shall We She seemed 10 guess his meaning, and shook her head in the darkness. Why not?" he asked, deflantly Tt will be the same-over and over and over. unless We so. ] say it's the end"
 Yes" she said, fits the end, but let's stay and see the first reel again. We came in late"
 -Eleanor Miller.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Dear NJ. r. J.: I was dancing at the Golden Preasant when the most distressing accident occurred.
 The knot In a certain piece Of elastic came undone. and certain rather intimate garment l was wear ing fell to my feet. Tn confusion, l ran to the ladies room.
 When I was coming out again, ], heard my fathers voice.
 Well" he said, she isn't here, and it's a good thing. When I give orders. I mean it."
 Smoking Setters!
 That was My Lucky Day,
 Helen F. Folfe.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Forever and Ever

Doris: Will you always love me dear?"
 Jack: Sweetheart, I'll love you as long as easy payments"
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Our Tip to the Educators!

To cultivate that cheerful mood That turns life's cares to merr,
 jokes, Let's see to it the schools include The Fun Shop Book for Home
 work" Folks.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

The honeymoon continues while she can wash dishes and say hap oily: These pretty things are mine"
 Paris may force men to wear silk underwear, but 1t will take years to teach the brutes to cry for what they want.
 When about to separate, the min isters face suddenly assumed q puzzled expression.-New Outlook. Any face would.
 True matrimony Is a state of mind which at last brings a woman to the honest confession that she hates q pipe.
 With the White House spokesman busy, it isn't very complimentary to insist that the president never says anything.
 Correct this sentence: "I've had the gold fish q year" said she, and never yet resented having to look after them"
 Copyright 1927, Publishers, Syndi-
 cate).
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
AN IMPORTANT POINT s+n r ~ nI'CYcTnN-

A point enunciated by the Inter- state Commerce Commission in its recent refusal to permit the ac- quisition of the Lehigh & New England by the Reading railway deserves special consideration as having a bearing upon other con- templated mergers, and perhaps giving an indication of the attitude which the commission is likely 10 take.
 It appears that the commission did not base it's refusal 10 permit the lease entirely upon the desire to Keep this strategic line open to other contiguous systems, and DOS. slbly for leasing later by the New Haven railroad. The other reason for the refusal vas based upon the agreement by the Reading to pay a net cash rental Of s1,069.O00 for the 999-year lease. On this point the commission stated:
 We do not regard the pay
 ment of such a high price for
 control of the Lehigh & New
 England as in the public inter-
 est. It Is proposed to surrender
 10 the owners of the leased
 property large proportion of
 the financial benefit which the
 consolidation plan contem-
 plates, The adoption of
 similar standards in future
 transactions of the kind
 would impose upon the carriers
 too heavy a burden of fixed
 charges"
 It is quite clear from this that the l. c, C. will oppose any leasing Of lines in the future which will as- sesS a burden upon the public through Increased fixed charges. Ii is shame this rule wasn't in force 25 years ago, before the New Haven railroad management of that day got the idea that everything on wheels in New England. and every thing that floatcd to and from it's harbors, should be owned or leased by the railroad regardless Of cost.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Tla Ass5=lafs9 Press ls exclusively en- -l.,es 10 the usa Cor republication ui ail news rrG1t=I ts T. cr not o'ae-7 sa credited fa thfs raFar and aI-g local aeps rua.ttA@a therein.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Work Wanted

Mrs. Parker: My good man, haven't you q trade?"
 Tramp: "Yes, loidy, I'm a meat packer, and if youll give me de chanct I'll show you how l pack 1t away.'
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Suppose you longed to be a young intellectual. and couldn't think of anything to despise!
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Mir. Coolidge may be the first third term president, but he isn't the first to want it,
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
"L" As in Louisville, "U" as in United, "Cn as in Chicago,
 in I& aI


 The ice was etill thick enough for skating, and there was a goodly crowd down at the old mill-pond. heard a voice cry my name, and turned my head. In that moment Of inattention, I slid right smack onto a patch Of rotten ice and in l went.
 When they fshed me out was chilled to the bone, and half drowned After I won my battle with pneumonia. my wife told me, It was very fortunate that you fell in when you did. I was just calling you to teach mother how 10 skate" Steam-Hcatod Ki-y's'
 That was my lucky day'
 e. r. Hartley.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Memh.r of tho As~ciatea Pr.ss

Ths on!y profitable aIvartls.nE medium ir ,hs City Circulation books and IEaaa room always open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

It's a matter of viewpoint; but lots of people. seeing the kids first tooth, wouldn't take a million for t.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
Aviator Fishing for Flying Fish

Bandits
 (As found in The Fun Shop
 Joke Factory) Bandit. Hold up yer hands and gimme that watch. Well. wotcha lookin' at me like that for? T'ink yer better'n I am, do yuh? ?" Victim: 'Ill admit that l do feel bit stuck up!'
 --Dorothy Polacbeck. (And how other Fun Shop Con-
 tributors handled iD- The highwayman stuck the dan gerous end of a blue "gat" in Mr. Meeks ribs and demanded his money.
 Sure" said Mir. Meek ''Take 1t all but would you mind writing a little note with this fountain pen, saying that you held me up?" The bandit thought a while, then he nodded. .....-.,.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
FactsundFuncies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Majority of one in the next sen ate" One whato
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Henry is buying up the things of of early America, but hasn't yet se- lected a brewery horse.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

According to our politicians, this IS a government-buy the people!
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

T set you" he grinned. I'm a married man, myself"
 -Eleanor Dibble.
 No Freak Gangster: Throw up your hands," Innocent Byetanded: T can't they're fastened 10 my wrists"
 Paul Maurer.
 Such Nerve Bobbei Haired Bandit: Your money or your life," Gentleman: Sure, cutie..' Bobbed- Haired Bandit: Say. you masher! Cut out that soft stuff. or I'll call a cop"
 Sunny Copyright. 1927. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Whatever the war In China is about, we hope all the flappers get leutcnants while they can.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Still, when a realist author Is driv- ing. he doesn't think it art to hit all the mud holes.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Amoricanism: Insisting on pure milk; not caring a whoop about the liquor.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Still. China isn't the only place where strikers have lost their heads.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

An ideal wife Is one who lets her husband hold put enough Of the 1n' come to pay the tax.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
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New Britain herald., 1927-03-11

Superstition is just any particular faith you don't share with the other fellow.
New Britain herald., 1927-03-11
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