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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Stoeckel Would Exact Fees for
 Cars Parked on Public Streets
Harvard Student Asks
 For Job, Afraid He Is
 Going to Funk Exams

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 21 (UP)-Harvard's mid-year ex- ams-grim spectre to the aver age freshman-caused one first year man, Francis T. Hodges of Indianapolis, to take extraordi- nary precautions.
 Hodges, who is 19 years old, applied to Police Chief Mcbride of Cambridge for 8 job.
 T think I'm going to funk the exams. he confided, and if 1 do l want to become a motor cycle officer"
 Chief Mcbride advised him to return to his studies.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
"Smiler" McArdle, Noted
 Radio Announcer. Dies

Boston. Jan. 21 (UPD-Clyde (Smiler) McArdle, known to thous- ands of radio fans as announcer at station WNAC (Boston), died in a hospital here today after a weeks illness.
 In the fight to save McArdle's life, Fireman Bernard V. Gilhooly of Somerville. friend of the announc- er had twice submitted to blood transfusion operations. Saturday night McArdle underwent an opera tion for ulcers of the stomach.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Borah Approves

Washington, Jan. 21 (UP)-Sena- tor Borah issued the following state- ment on the Robinson resolutions:
 T think the resolution fully ex- presses our desire to settle the mat ter by arbitration. It therefore meets with my hearty approval. l have been an advocate of arbitration in this matter from the very begin ming. The only thing involved is property If we can't arbitrate that question, there is no question to talk longer about arbitration"
 The resolution was changed by the committee to read as follows:
 Resolved, that while by virtue of sovereignty, the duty devolves upon this government to protect the lives and property of its nationals in for eign countries. which duty is not to be neglected or disregarded. it is nevertheless sound policy, consistent with the honor and best interest of the United States and promotive Of international peace and good will to submit to an arbitral tribunal. which shall apply the principles of inter- national law. the controversies with Mexico relating to the alleged con- fiscation or impairment of the prop erty of American nationals and cor porations in Mexico: the arbitration agreement to provide for protection Of all American property rights pending the final outcome of the ar bitration.
 That in good will and friendli- ness efforts should be made and per sisted In to effect arrangements which will commit the two govern fnents 10 the policy of abiding by and executing awards that may be made in consequence of such ar rangcments to arbitrate."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
HALF MILLION IN
 CHAPLINS POCKET Film Comedian Beat Federal
 Men to Bank by l5 Minutes BIG AMOUNT IS DOUBTED
Didn't Have That Much on Deposit, Receivers Declarc-Mrs. Chaplain Thus Prevented From Collecting Alimony.

New York, Jan. 21 P-Although Charlie Chaplins deposits in New York banks, estimated at $1,500,00O were securely tied up by government liens today. the comedian had on hand s500.000 in cash which he suc- ceeded in withdrawing before the arrival of federal agents, the New York American says in a copyright ed story. ,
 The money was withdrawn from the Bowery and East River Ma tional bank at Broadway and Forty First street just Is minutes before the federal men arrived with the lien yesterday morning, the news paper states. The money was paid on the presentation of personal check of the comedian without ques- tion and the representatives left the bank.-
 Govt. May File Complaint
 The American says that repre- sentative of the internal revenue de- pertinent indicated later that some action might be taken against the bank. on the ground that the of fcials knew of the impending lien. President Gianinni of the Bowery and East River National bank. how ever, denied the institution had been informed of the proposed lien. He added that even though they had known of it they would have been compelled to honor the comedians check.
 The liens are based upon alleged unpaid income tax assessments against Chaplin.
 idr. Chaplin announced yesterday from the home Of his attorney, Ma than Burkan. where he is recovering from a collapse that he was going to the coast to fight his wife's suit for divorce. but did not say when he planned to leave.
 He issued 8 statement In which he thanked "the thousands of friends and we'll wishers for their thought full letters and loyal support
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Mrs. Chaplin Gets Nothing

Los Angeles, Jan. 21 R-Lita Grey Chaplin tugged In vain at the purse strings of her screen star hus- band today in an effort to collect s14.000 temporary alimony and at torney's fees while the greater part of the Chaplin fortune to be uncov- cred since her divorce petition was filed turned up on the other side of the continent.
 The scene of activity shifted to New York last night when it became known that the government had filed income tax liens against Chap lin for more than s1,550,oo0 and when it was reported that Chaplin had succeeded In withdrawing half a million dollars from a New York bank a few minutes before federal authorities tied up his accounts.
 Baked At Every Turn
 So far Mrs. Chaplin, who alleged her husband had fortune of s16,- 000,000, has been baked at every turn to collect alimony. Although Superior Judge Walter P. Guerin
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New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Presents Measure Which Would Request President Not to Inter- vene Across Border Dur ing Summer Recess.
BORAH HEARTILY
 APPROVES ACTION

Washington, Jan. 21 RrThe Robinson resolution suggesting arbi- tration of the oil dispute with Mexi- co was approved today by the senate foreign relations committee, B to 3.
 The resolution merely would ex- press the opinion of the senate and would in no way be binding on the administration.
 No Definite Step Taken.
 Secretary Kellogg had disclosed that he is studying the possibilities of arbitration and President Gales of Mexico has accepted in principle that method of adjusting the pres- ent difficulties, but no definite of- fcial step to set the arbitration ma chinery in motion has yet been taken.
 Approval of the resolution was voted after the committee at long session made some changes in phraseology. Action by the senate probably will be sought tomorrow.
 Opposes Intervention.
 While the committee was meeting, two more resolutions dealing with the administration's Latin-American policy were referred to it from the senate floor. One by Senator Frazier, republican, North Dakota, would re- quest President Coolidge not to in tervene in Mexico during the sum- mer recess of congress. but to call special session if he thought action necessary. The other. by Senator Norris, republican, Nebraska, would provide for committee investiga- ton of published reports that the state department had sought to spread propaganda damaging to friendly relations between the United States and Mexico.
 Changes Explained
 The changes made by the com- mittee in the arbitration resolution were described by its author, Sena- tor Robinson, of Arkansas, the dem- ocratic leader. as designed to make clear that any agreement to arbl- trate would contemplate the pro lection of the rights of American citizens pending arbitration; the ap- plication of the principles of inter- national law, and arrangements for the carrying out of the award when made.
 Mclean votes "No."
 Senator Reed, Missouri, a demo- crat and Senators Mclean and Edge republicans, voted against a favor able report on the resolution. Those supporting it were Senators Borah, Moses, Lenroot. Willis, Pepper, Cap per and Gillett, republicans; Swan son, Pittman, Robinson of Arkansas, Walsh of Montana: and Harrison, democrats, and Shipstead, farmer labor, Minnesota.
 Nicaragua Not Discussed
 Practically all of the committees session was given over to consider ation of the requestion and the question of making public Secretary Kellogg's revised statement on the Nicaraguan situation was not reach cd. 1t will be taken up next week.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17

That the motorist Is one of the chief
aids to the automobile thief and that
it Is he who makes stealing easy, gen.
orally because of carelessness. is the
opinion of a former champion pur.
loiner. now reformed, who operated
around Chicago and st. Louis. Ac'
cordng to him, a man drives to work
every morning parks his car generally
in the same place and finds it there
when he returns in the evening.
Presently he becomes careless about
the locks and, If there are several
locks, he may only use one. perhaps.
1t may be the ignition lock or 1t may
be a lock on the doors of his car.
But. in either case, an experienced
thief can overcome these easily.
Police officials assert there Is sur
prisingly large number of drivers who
do not even lock their cars at all, and
if there be more than one locking de.
vice, relatively few owners use them
Because of this, large municipalities
constantly have large forces of police
at work recovering stolen motor We
hicleS.
Recovered Automobiles Stored.
Many municipalities maintain large
warehouses where are SLOTGu tIlG re-
covered automobiles. The New York
City warehouse at times has cars to
value of 100000 stored away, and
these aepresent only small proper.
ton of the total value of cars stolen
throughout the year.
1t is estimated that the automobiles
stolen in year in the United States
aggregate in value 100000, 900. This
sum represents a gigantic task for the
police of the country, but ultimately,
it is asserted, a large part Of the stolen
cars are recovered. The owner often
does without his automobile for weeks
or even months; the car he RECEIVERS
is often hardly recognizable, and he
may never know in what law break
ing his car has taken part. Many
holdups and murders, according to po-
lice officials, are committed by crimi.
nails riding In stolen cars.
The growing Importance Of the prob.
lem of automobile thefts was recently
indicated when insurance companies
increased their rates-the advance in
some cities for certain types of cars
amounting to more than double the
previous rate.
One of the large automobile manu-
featuring companies has recently made
an inquiry involving the thief, the po-
lice and the insurance company. That
some cars are more easily stolen than
others is indicated by the statistics of
stolen cars, and the blame is laid most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
new HEADLIGHT HELD
FAR AHEAD OF TIMES
Diminishes as Car Approaches and
Eliminates Front of Own
Machine, Is Claim.

Automobile headlights which dimin-
ish in intensity as an approaching car
draws nearer, and which illuminate
the front of the car on which they
are placed, as well as the sides of the
road, were described at q recent meet
ing of the Milwaukee section Of the
Society of Automotive Engineers by
w. Darcy Ryan, director Of the ILL.,
minating engineering labora tories of
the General Electric Co. These lamps.
the speaker said, were so far ahead
of the times that it will take five years
for the State motor vehicle laws TO be
revised so that they will be able to be
used generally.
The reason the best type Of this
headlamp cannot be used in most
States at present is that It has a
greater intensity than generally is per-
mtted by State laws regulating head
lighting. A modification of this lamp.
however, now is in use.
The driver who has such head
lamps. it is said, can read road signs
and see the edge of the road as he
passes other cars. This new type of
lamp has a very fiat shell and a spe-
cial type of reflector, which throws a
crescent of light on the roadway. 1t
has non-glaring chara cteristics.
This new headlamp, according to
the inventor. has been approved by
the authorities in all States in which
headlamp tests are required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
Hints War to Halt
Disregard of Law
Covering Licenses

Widespread disregard of the pro-
vision of the regulations regarding
the proper display of automobile
license tags may necessitate the
Inauguration. of vigorous cam
paign against this type Of offender,
according to f. Austin Baughman,
Maryland motor vehicle commits
sioner.
Observation. he says, leads him
to believe that about out OF
10 cars in Maryland display their
tags in direct disregard of the re-
quirements of the law.
Car owners, as matter Of self
protection, should take care to see
that their license plates are clean
and legible at all times" says Mr..
Baughman. when they are other
wise numbers often are enormously
reported, to the inconvenience and
embarrassment and often to the
loss of owners. This is particularly
true in the case where the So
called 'hit-and.run' driver is in
Volved and gets away through hav-
ing illegibly displayed tags. while
the tag may be misread and some
one else's number given to the
authorities"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
MOTORISTS CLASSED AS AMONG
CHIEF AIDES TO AUTO THIEVES
Those Who Become Careless and Leave Cars
Unlocked Offer Opportunities to Ex-
perts, Reformed Purloiner Says.

| heavily on the driver of the automo-
bile.
Automobiles are rarely taken with
gun, since other ways are easier and
safer. Generally, according to the for
mer thief, they are taken within 10
minutes after the owner parks. 1t Is
much more than 10-minute job. how
ever. The thief has probably spotted
the car long before and studied the
habits of its owner for days. He knows
whether the car Is parked regularly
! and for how long; what sort of locks
It has and whether they are used;
when the policeman on the beat passes
and what are the chances for a quick
getaway.
There are many tricks of the trade
| little suspected by the victims. Per-
haps the thief has a car of his own.
Picking out another very much like
| 1t, he parks his own a few cars ahead
! and goes into a store. When he comes
| out he goes to the car to be stolen
| instead of his own. If the owner hap
pens to come before he drives away
a dispute follows. Then the thief
discovers" his mistake, points to his
own car ahead. apologies and his fail
ure closes without an arrest. This
trick is often worked with the aid of
| O. NOiildl anu d DdDy, NIcIi IL 10 hHOWH
as the family mob" stunt.
Gar Watcher" Artful Dodger.
The car watcher racket" is another
| method. The thief, well dressed,
| usually well educated man, sometimes
| wearing a badge, approaches driver
as he is parking his car to attend
theater or dance, and tells him that
he has been detailed to watch parked
cars in that street. The driver, sus.
pecting nothing, sometimes even turns
over his keys to the watcher.
If man loses his car he is usually
able to tell the make and the color and
the license number. But those who
know the motor number are excep-
tons, the police assert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
TIME PROVES FACTOR.
Let in Clutch and Push It Out
Again Before Shifting.

There are many things that happen
TO an automobile that may be
eliminated with little trouble IL one
has the time and opportunity to ap.
ply the proper remedy. But at times
problems arise under trying circum-
stances, and one does not find that
opportunity.
Occasionally, for instance, the
gears cannot be put into low until the
clutch is engaged and the gears re.
volve to new position. 1t Is a simple
enough matter to let in the clutch
and push it out again before shifting
to low, but it may seem to take an
embarrassingly long time if there are
two or three impatient drivers be.
hind trying to pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
Locked Deck Never Noisy.

In addition to the protection offered
the contents of the rear compartment
Of the coupe or roadster, keeping it
locked is valuable in another way. II
the compartment Is left unlocked,
the top will react to the rough road
by constantly opening and slamming.
Permitted to do this for some time,
1t may be sprung and the lock will
not work. Also, locked deck never
is noiSy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
U. S. CARS SOLVE PROBLEM

Analysis of export statistics re-
veals the fact that both Australia and
New Zealand are relying upon Ameri-
can automobiles and trucks to solve
the transportation problems which
exist in that part of the world.
During 1926 Australia's purchases
OF American cars totaled 64.122, rank
irg that country first as foreign
market for automobiles.
In addition, more than one-half of
all American cars and trucks sold to
the Orient. excepting those sold in
Australia, were bought by New Zea-
land.
Exports to the latter country dur
Ing 1925 we're valued at. $4,000 900
while Australia bought s4S,42S,o0o
worth of cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
Light Up the Garage.

Although there is improvement In
the situation, there still remains a
tendency to build the small garage
with windows that are too small. The
simplest car operation requires plenty
of light and the motorist would do
we'll to remember this when he is
building a home for his car. 1t does
not pay to skimp on window space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17
MOTORING ON LEVEL ROADS !
PRESENTS MANY PROBLEMS
Experts Point Out Ways to Study Engine
and Keep Car Out of Repair
Shop.

1t is only when driving on level
roads for any extended period that
one comes to appreciate what is known
as the cars rolling speed" After
reaching certain speed (which varies
for all cars the observing driver will
note that he can let off on the gas
somewhat without decreasing the
speed OF the car. 1t is important to
remember that this rolling speed" or
economical speed" as it sometimes is
called, varies for road conditions as
we'll as for the condition of the car
itself. If the tires are we'll inflated.
this rolling speed" should he observ-
able at a lower reading Of the speed.
Ometer.
Elements Are Factors.
Even the elements will cause It to
vary. It may not he possible to cut
down on the gas without causing tho
car to lose speed if one is going
straight into strong wind. Vet the
rolling speed is effective just the
same.
Driving a car over level road Is
an opportunity TO get acquainted with
the more important features Of car
operation rather than an excuse to
take it easy On a hill. the motor
ist does not always enjoy the privilege
of choosing his speed. Unless his
engine is in excellent condition and
he il thoroughly familiar with the
ground covered, he steps on the gas
and feels thankful if the car takes IL in
high. The engine settles down to a
steady pull, the speed of the car re.
naming more or less constant during
the climb. Things may not be work
ing as efficiently as they should. but
the motorist does not think of trying
some other speed. for slowing down
means having 10 shift gears.
On the level he has his choice of
any reasonable speed, from mere
creeping to q mile-a-m minute gait.
This is more than a privilege; it is
an opportunity to save the engine
from an early trip To the repair shop.
\ great many engines still have their
periods of vihra ton, those speeds at
which the crankshaft sets up n
damaging whipping action. All the
driver has to do under such Condi-
tons is 10 vary the speed of the
engine and car. and in doing SO, he
saves the engine the sort of wear
and tear that is most harmful.
Piston Pins Considered.
Too many drivers take worn piston
pins as a matter of course and do
not realize that in the majority of
their driving miles (which are on
level ground) they are able to avoid
piston pin knocking. II may he a
matter simply OF increasing the speed
of the car to 80 miles an hour or
perhaps keeping it just below that
point. The actual speed ia subject to
extreme variation. A knock may be
worse at s. miles an hour one time
than another. Driving on the level
the motorist can meet whatever con-
ditions arise simply by altering the
speed of the car.
But he seldom does. He may hear
the knock and fail To try to eliminate
it through the simple process of Sc
lecting a different rate of speed. This
is because he does not appreciate
that noise indicates wear. If a pis-
ton is slapping it is in process Of
wearing it's cylinder oval. II the
car can be operated al a speed at
which the knocking disappears the
piston is not inficting further
damage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-17

Motorists should remember that
every child on the sidewalk is liable TO
dash into the street at any time. and
for that reason great care should be
exercised when passing children.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-17

friends of Pomfret School student who have come Co attend the Com mencement exercises. Among those registered are. MT. and Mrs. D. Grat- wick and children, of New York Mir. and Mrs. Donald $. Carr, of Mt Kiseo; Mr. and Mrs John Rldgeway, of Hempstead. l.. l.; Mrs. Grace Bow den and Mrs. Marshall, of Brooklyn N. r.: Mir and Mrs. Stanley Henshsw and Miss Elise Whitney. of Green. vile; Miss, Mir. and Mrs John Chap man. of Greenwich; Mir. and Mrs Lawrence B. Elliman, of New York MT. and Mrs. 4. M. Denny and Miss Denny. of Harvard, Mass; MT. and Mrs. Philip Livingston and Master Benedict Livingston. of New York Mir. and Mrs. W. II. Eshbaugh, Of Montclair. N. J.; Mir and Mrs. Lotus P. Hoster. of Columbus, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. B. s. Adams, of South Or ange. N. J.; MT. and Mrs. Bernai d Dunn. of New York; MT. Alfred Wag- staff and Colonel Shoemaker, of New York; Mrs. J. w. Sayre, of Louis- vile. Ky. Mrs. Mabel C. Betts, of NeN York: Mir. and Mrs. r. C. Ford and Miss Ford of New York; Mir. and Mrs. r. \. W. Ireland. of New York MT. Harry Sergeant, of White Plains, N. Y.; Mir. and Mrs. Whiting. Of New Y York.
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-17
NORWICH AND WORCESTER"
Almost a Forgotten Name But Stock
 Pays Per Cent

That such d thing exists will be news to the majority of the younger generation hereabouts- argely be cause they have no interest in such af- faifs. but a few 0ld-timers will prick up their ears when they read that there is some stock of the Norwich and Worcester railroad in the mar ket.
 | has been many a year since tke name Norwich and Worcester has appeared on d car or locomotive. but r vas locally well known eombina- ton of thirty or more years ago in Danielson, and other towns up and down the railroad line. Today the Norwich and Worcester is submerged in the great N. Y N. H. and H, K. R. system. on q lease that extends to 1868. when most people hereabouts will be elsewhere.
 The traffic density of this railroad line through Danielson-the old Nof- wien and Worcester is substantially greater than the New Haven road proper, as surprising as that state ment may seem to those who think only of rassenger trains as basis of measui .ng railroad business The Nor wieh and Worcester stock. guaranteed B per cent by the New Haven road, does not kick around in the market a great deal When some of t Is available, is appears to be a matter worthy to be elassed as news.-Dan- ielson Correspondent in Norwich "Bul- letin"
Putnam patriot., 1927-06-17
nsTrn csfaal reTs w-ff-
 GO WITHOUT BREAKFAST

IL is sometimes difficult for mothers to get the children to bed early dur ing these long days. but if 10 bed by ' o'clock for the pre-school child would be insisted upon they could then get the full number of hours sleep. 4 sweet bun and coffee should never be given child for breakfast. Rath- CT good size bowl of nicely cooked grain cereal with plexSy of top milk but very little sugar, together with milk to drink and possibly some crisp toast is the ideal breakfast for a pre- school child. The quantity will de. pend entirely upon the age of the child. Such subjects are brought up for discussion at the Well Child Con ferences where mothers are urged to take their children once a month for the regular inspection. The next cor ference in Putnam will be held on Tuesday afternoon. June 21, in the High School Auditorium, from 70 | o'clock