New Britain herald., 1928-03-08
Name of City Be.mirch. ed and Thorough h. vestigaion by Alder. men Recommended.
No Explanation Made To- day of Delay in Serving S25,oO0 Suit Papers on Pajewski.

Declaring that the sensational ae- cusations against Chief Of Police W. '. Hart, Detective Sergeant W. F. McCue. Sergeants I. A. McAvay and T. J. Fseney. and officer I. (. Do- Ian, contained in q newspaper ar ticle published last sunday, have be- smtrched the name Of the city of New Britain: giving it untayorahis publicity throughout New England, Councilman William c. Gihney of the First Ward announced today that he will introduce a resolution at the council meeting March T. calling for the appointment of . committee consisting of the six al- dsrmen 10 make q thorough investi- gation Of the charges He has had the thought in mind for the past few days, he said, and last night he informed other council members of it. They agreed. he said that in fair hess to all concern. lhe common council should institute probe without delay.
 Hopes Police Will Be Vindicatssi
 1T certainly hope that Chief Hart and the other police officers will be vindicated in the courts Council man Gihney said. They have taken the only course open To them. in my judgment but there is bound to be delay ill court proceedings. and in the meantime the public is won dering whether or not the charges are true.
 "On all sides are heard rumors and reports, and naturally. some people believe there is foundation 1 for the accusa tions. The best way 10 1 bring out the truth speedily is to ask | those making the charges to repeat | them in public and suhstanttate ] them if they can. at the same time giving to those against whom the , charges have been made an oppor-
 ,unity of defending themselves.
 T would have the mayor appoint
 the committee, and ] would want the hearings to be open to the public and the press. The cntire city Is con- cerned in the case and l think the common council and the city ;d large owes it 10 the polio. depart-
 ment 10 go into 1t thoroughly and impartially.'
 Councilman Gibney Is q republic can and has been an active member since his election 10 the council. The aldermen who would serve il the resolution is adopted are David l.. ~,,1 H. Judd, J, Gustaye Johnson. r.publi-
 ans Frank Zapatka and John r. . Maerz. democrats.
 [ Attorney B. J. Moukiewicz. who ] yesterday requested a delay in mak- ! ing service on Pajewski Of the S29.-
 0o0 action brought by Chief Hart against Pajewski and Gardiner, said i today that there were no develop ments iu the case to his knowledge. He said he had not communicated
 with Judge Mangau since yesterday
 and he declined to state whether or not he will make any move for the
 defense. He said there was nothing
 10 be added 10 what has already been
 printed in the case. Queried rela
 tive to the possibility that be might
 represent Gardiner in the action. ! Mir Monkiewicz laughingly dismissed the question.
 ! Judge Mangan said today le had
 heard nothing from Mr. NonkiewicI
 and the papers, which are in pos
 session of Constable Francis Ciynes
 remain unserved. IL is not unusual for an attorney to request postpone h1nent of service. Judge Margan
 pointed out. and he was not con- cerned about Il in this instance.