Putnam patriot., 1927-11-03

number of deaths was is.3ts for 1926. as compared with the 1925 fig ures of f756s0.
 The increase in 1926 is accounted i for by increases in the death rate from measles. from three to thirteen per 100000 population; influenza. from 2 to 30; diseases of the heart. from 2l0 to 2i9; and pneumonia. from 96 to l0t
 Decreases in death rates in 1926 were noted in diphtheria. from X in 1925 ta per 10000 population; diar rhea and enteritis, from 20 to IT: and automobile accidents, from 9 to 10.
 During 1926 there were PIG sui eides as compared with 190 in the year before. Homieides dropped to II from 55. Accidents of all kinds. including burns. drownings. shoetings. falls. and mine. machinery, railroad and automobile mishaps. totalled L. 123 for 1926 The figures for deaths from these causes in 1925 were l.I5s. The rate of deaths from the same causes for 1926 dropped to 699 per 10000 population from 73.7 for the year before.
 Influenza took 4s6 lives in 1926 IS compared with 327 for 1925, and tu- bereulosis of all forms, 1,222, an in crease of @ over 1925. Cancer deaths increased to l.66S from L. 656. pneumonia to l.629 from l.502, and measles to 203 from 40.
 Landing Fields
 Hartford Bridgeport, Norwalk, Danbury. Meriden, Stratford and New London, all of which now have land ing fields or are considering the estab lishment of landing fields, are so situ-. ated that with sufficient construction work and the installation of necessary field equipment each of these eommu- mites may boast Cripple A" air port within the next year. officials of the aeronautics division of the depart ment of commerce declared here when questioned concerning the pos sibiiity of Connecticut cities meeting the requirements recently established hy the aeronauties division and being officially designated as "AAA" air ports.
 The "AAA" rating is the most recent development in airport stand ards as compiled by the division of aeronautics. When landing field has been awarded the "AAA' of the division. that field may be consider. ed equipped beyond reproaeh and may be ranked as one of the best airports of the country. according to state ments made by aviation experts here.
 Meaning Of Airport
 The term airport" according to the Air Commerce Act of 1926. means any locality either of water or land which is adapted for landing and take=off of aircraft, or place reg ularly used for receiving and discharg ing passengers or cargo by air.
 The basic requirements for certi- fed airport as laid down by the de- pertinent of commerce regulations, includes a suitable field. well-drained. with At least two landing strips l0O or more feet wide crossing or con. verging at angles of not less than 4o degrees. free from Instructions, stu ated near a good highway leading to  the nearest town. equipped with a wind indicator and markers and pro vision for fuel. communication, trans portation and personnel.
 Landing fields receiving Triple A" must have, in addition to these facilities, one or more hangars, re pair facilities. waiting and rest room, restaurant. sleeping quarters for at least three persons in addition to the field personnel. fire fighting and first aid equipment. ground signal de vices. weather service. register Of ar irving and departing afrcraft; have at least 2.50O feet of unobstructed land ing area in all directions; and must be equipped with the latest night flying facilities, including an airport beacon. boundary lights, flood lights, signal lights. ceiling protector, hangar flood lights. and illuminated wind in-| dicator. and other apparatus.