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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Is entitled to moro consideration
especially when many a minor sta
ton has been accorded better treat
ment 4. a. 80: ~.
The Radio Commission has had a
most difficult problem before 1t.
what with surplus of radio stations
and a paucity of,'waves len sths for
distribution. It could not suit ever,
body, realized this from the start.
The Injunction action OF wGy, how
ever, may have farfetched influence
upon the future of radio control.
II the Com mission loses the suit
there is strong possibility in
the background that the control of
radio might be returned to the COM
merce Department by an indignant
Congress. Yet Congress from the first
has done its best to muddle the sit
uation by the exercise of political
motives in its law making. 1t is as
clear as static on a bad night that
radio and politics do not mix.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
THE POST-ELECTION SPEECH

The. post election speech OF AL
Smith tomorrow night is something
new under the sun. Defeated presi
Dental candidates usually have
! nothing more to say after they get
through congratulating the winner
and laconically expressing the hope
he will have a successful admins
tration But AL is different. He has
something Of importance to tell the
nation, especially the Democrats
who gave him such huge popular
vote, regardless of the unfortunate
results in the electoral college.
1t is matter of common knowl-
edge that there has been developed
much bitterness among some Demo-
Gratis regarding the result Especially
is this true in the New England
states, where Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island after giving all they
had to the Democratic preside ntial
candidate found that the Solid South
cracked under the strain. Democrats
in New England thought, at such a
time. the least the Solid South could
do was to stay as solid as ivory.
II is believed that Governor Snit h
will devote the keynote of his speech
to plea for upbuilding the Demo-
cratic party on the foundation of
the huge popular vote it received
in the election.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
10 YEARS OF TALK

Talk without action seems to have
its apotheosis in New Haven. For
40 years. the eminent Journal Cour-
Ter of that city says, ;;.-.- has been
talk of constructing new city hall.
Two generations ago the present
building was regarded as failing to
fulfill the civic needs: the building
was dubbed ugly, unsanitary. small
and nearly unsafe. But for 40 years
nothing has been done about 1t. Now
Mayor FULLY has brought forward
the suggestion that bond issue be
floated for the construction of a new
civic building: more public hearings
are suggested. too, in spite Of the
fact that public hearings about it
have been held for 40 years.
The trouble in New Haven ia.that
each generation produces a new
crop OF directors. of economizers
who believe 1t Is a waste of money to
let the city make needed capital in
vestment. In vain is it pointed out
that had the city 40 years ago in
vested in a downtown lot the new
city hall could have been constructed
from the proceeds,
Disguised, the Journal Courier
opines that if there is to be another
city hall agitation It be short
and sweet. I'VE want something else
to enliven the interests of this news
paper for the next 40 years" it pet
uiantly postulates.
Alas. there are citizens everywhere
who look at things through the
wrong end Of the binoculars.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
THE, BIC: SCOOP!
BY Henry +. Clisby

Joy IltillS H. Nilo''S
Ed Sholtz was the news reel re-
porter for the Nitatone Movie Com
pany. Ed was hangover from the
pre-sputter movies.
Back in those days he had been
the star news reelcr. n anything
happened that would tickle the eyes
of Mr.. and Mrs. General Public. Ed
was the boy that got the picture, but
the talkies were different, and Ed
was gradually losing out. The other
whispering campaign against him!
SO, in the fullness of time. the
chief called our hero up on the
carpet.
Ed" tho big Mugwump said. 81
am sorry. but We VIII have to lei
YOU go unless You turn in some ho'
stuff in the next few days"
Our hero was downcast. He
haunteI the market place and Tho
country side. Nothing happened -
until one day he got the big idea
He made a quick trip to Ens
land and made a news reel Of thu
Prince falling off his horse. IT saved
him his. job. and once more E6
ShoItz uecamc the star news reeIel
for Nitatone.
But what was so interesting OF
original about that you ask? The
Prince has been doing that for cen
turtles.
Prince said as he was busting off hi.
clothes.
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THE RIFT IN THE AIR

The new ALLEGATION of radio sta
tons has had a day 10 show its
mettle and this short time is TOO
slight to indicate its complete value
to the public. 1t Will take about
week of dial turning. and a compari-
son of averages, to reach q satisfy
ing conclusion.
BE that as it may, the injunction
suit in a federal court started by
WGY, owned by the General Flee
trio company holds the center of the
radio stage and is Of particular in
terest to New England, whore
Charles Evans Hughes declares g.
500, 900 radio set owners are de-
priyed of WGY service through the
enforced sharing of time by this
great station with its twin station
kGO in Oakland, Calf. The effect
of the injunction suit at present. of
course, is to leave these two stations
on the same wave at the same time.
regardless of Interference, That, OF
course. isn't doing any good to New
England but so they will remain un
Til the court case is settled.
WGY only loses an hour on the
air according to the Commission s al
location plan. and this only from 10
.. m. on. But the principle of the
thing seems CALLING to the great
General Electric Company. which
points out that the Schenectady sta
ton has been long established and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
Observations
On The Weather

Washing on. Nov. 12.--Forccast
for Southern Now Engl9nd: Light
snow or rain tonight: Tuesday gen.
orally fair; not much change in
temperature; moderate 10 fresh
shifting wind; becoming fresh
mort invest late tonight.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Light rain on the coast: rain Or
snow in the interior this afternoon
and probably tonight. Tuesday
generally fair; not much change in
temperature: moderate to fresh
shifting winds, becoming strong
northwest tonight
Conditions. Far and generally
clear weather pre- ais III all dis
tricts except 'ho lake region. where
small amounts of rain or snow have
occurred 1t scattered stations. In
New England this morning the tenn
perature ranged from . to 80.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
the army Of employed. The proposed

the army Of employed. The proposed
pension IL $3.50 a week. which
turned into English money will look
much larger than it does to Ameri-
can eyes.
But this new scheme would cost
the government s1.2o0.0oo.000 a year
at the start, rising to $1,000 100000
year in 1886. This. too. when put
into English shilltngs will look vast
ly bigger than it does to American
eyes.
The plan of the Conservatives is
is sure to receive the support Of the
Liberal and Labor parties; that
means. 1t is . foreoDhe conclusion
that England will add this scheme
to its other socialistic ventures. AL
ready in England, there are at least
100000 persons protected by the
government fOpm ill-health. acct
dent. unemployment. old age. and
state life insurance. Only a short
time ago widows between IS and 10
we're put on the government pay roll
for old age pensions amounting to
$3.50 week each for the remainder
of their lives these already totalling
450,O such persons.
War pensions also draw heavily
upon the government funds, One out
of every rs persons in England is
drawing a war pension. making a
total of 1,665,00O individuals re-
ceiving such funds A curious phase
OF this situation ID that $4,000 are
officers, the remainder including
4s9,5o0 men. $4,000 widows and
parents. $4,000 wives. 4s1,00 chill
dren and 100 nurses.
1t is a miracle of modern state
economics where England gets the
money to pay for all its socialistic
ventures. And before one ceases to
wonder, one Is confronted with the
historic fact that Great Britain VOL
unfairly made the most liberal of
our debt settlement agreements. To
be sure. old John Bull rubs the tax
es on terribly thick: Britishers, look
ing toward America. say it practic-
ally IL tax free.
The way England does 1t is to
soak the rich" and to soak those
who have it," That, in effect, is the
socialistic principle made under
standable. But England does not
claim to be enamored with the prin-
ciples of Karl Marx; it claims mere.
ly to be doing what 1t must do to
muddle along. Rather than yield
disapproving eye one cannot help in
Ginning to marvel how it gets
through the morass of postwar diff
ficulties al well as it happens to be
doing. This nation, 1t must be re-
membered. was the only one in Eu-
rope whose currency did not flop
during postwar initiation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
He Might Have Il Big Bill!

Leonard. who was just seven years
old, was on his way to the dentists
AS he was Just beginning to read
the street car signs interested him
greatly.
After spelling through several of
the advertisements he came to sign
which read. mo splitting, $500 fine
Then the little fellow wanted to
know what fine was, so his moth
err explained to him that the sign
vas there to forbid splitting and
that people who did not obey the
sign might have to pay large sum
of money.
Leonard was very patient while
the dentist cleaned out a cavity and
prepared to fill it, But when the
dentist told him TO spit out the
blood and debris. he hest ted. look
ed at his mother little doubtfuly.
and asked, How much will that
cost -
&C. r. Randolph
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Personality is the vague some
thing that enables You 10 carry
seven packages for the wife without
amusing anybody.
If the prospective bride invcsti-
gates the prospective groom, that's
common sense: if he invest gates her,
that's insulting.
The world grows better. In the
cid days. nobody but the villain
could tell a smooth and convincing
lie.
= Any other business would need re
lief, as farming does. if it couldn't
have a successful year without an
other mortgage. Imagine increased
production running Ford.
II you think You think. quit read
ing for month and then see if you
can offer SO many glib opinions on
current questions.
Correct this sentence: People tell
her she has Il lovely profile said
the gossip, but she always faces
those she wishes to address,"
Copyright 1928, Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
SOCIALISM" IN ENGLAND

Parliament in action in England
lends interest to the remarkable is
sues that face the British electorate
and which in the near future are
destined to become the fundamen-
tails in national election.
Recently the Conservative party
IN England, which happens to be in
power, made gesture toward that
increase in state socialism" which
it is deemed advisable to grasp in
view of the economic difficulties
with which the nation is wrestling.
The Conservative party approved
the principle of state pensions for
all persons more than SIS years OF
age. 1t perhaps would defy the i'm
agnation Of an American to discern
how party calling itself "conserVa-
tive could adopt such a platform
plank, as we would call it. Exped-
ienoy governs. however, in politics.:
and in a nation where state social
ism is so rapidly taking hold through
the, regular parties the Conservative
party managers doubtless feel they
must make concessions to the popu-
lar trend in political thought.
For years several classes of peo-
pie have obtained maintenance at
the hands of the government in
England, chief among these being
those receiving the dole" for unem-
pIoyed persons. Despite the criti-
cism which has been leveled at the
system at home and abroad. no 9TH
er method has been found to solve
the problems incident to British IN
employment; least of all have Amer
lean critics of the dole system been
able to offer substitute. The truth
is that no political party in England
could live if the advice OF some crit
les were followed. advice which in
bald terms is reducable to let them
starve"
The poor law in England is an
other socialistic measure that seems
destined to remain permanently up
on the statutes. This law guaran-
tees every destitute person the right
to food, shelter and clothing at the
expense of the state; and included
is a state sickness benefit for those
who are out of employment through
illness. OF course, every modern
state cares for its destitute in some
manner but not quite as definitely
as in England: under the British
system the destitute are all but
sought out and state benefits con-
f,rred.
But the socialistic laws OF England.
90 much further. Wives are awarded
state maternity benefits. \ man and
Wife. reaching G5 and being out of
employment. receive old age pen
sions. Poor people who cannot get
along and want divorces can get the
government to pay for securing the
divorces.
The old age pension system for al
at 60 is designed as final" solu-
ton OF the unemployment problem
facing the aged. Today nearly 1.250.-
600 people are ont OF employment
in England. and it is thought that
if the elderly persons are induced
to refrain from attempting 10 gain
employment If would make room for
the younger element in the popula-
/ ton, Thus the government hopes to
keep the aged at hone by paying
them all pensions and thus permit
1 ting the younger people to make Zip
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
A GREAT BEGINNING

The tumult OF applause and re-
heated demands for encores that
characterized the first attraction OF
the Civic Music Association in this
city yesterday spoke eloquenty for
the success of the venture. 1t un-
questionably was triumph for the
ideals upon which the association
stands. Sceptics-and there may
have been many-who from the first
thought that it would be impossible
to compete culturally with the sis
ter city ten miles up the pike, had
an awakening that BODIES nothing but
good for the future. The satisfac-
ton was SO supreme among mem
bers of the association that the rep
utation of the Music Association as
a provider of the finest of attrac-
tons at enc fell swoop has gone
many points above par.
One OF life's little ironies I'M
doubtedly came to our own Car
mela Ponselle, who prior to her ar
rival in the city did not know who
would be on the program with her.
A. is well known, she substituted at
this first concert for Nanette Gull
ford, the sensational operate sue
second concert instead of the first.
Carmela found herself on the same
platform with Rudolph CAM. world
famed Swiss pianist-which was
something like being on the same
program with Rachmaninoff or Pa
derewski himself. 1t turned out that
CAM made a tremendous impress
sion. 1t many not be often that song
birds are confronted with such stage
competition on the part of an in
strumentalist. but the Nutmeg girl,
after recovering from the first sur
prise of the encounter. acquitted
herself splendidly. 20.
The final tribute which GAM
paid to the intelligence of the local
audience will be a morsel of pride
for many a day. On his program he
had one of the greatest of Beethoven
sonatas, the tremendous Appassion-
alta. This. he explained later. is usu-
ally too vast a composition for tho
small cities, but in New Britain It
was the most admired number on
the program. Playing for such an
appreciative audience it was natural
that the artist enjoyed giving the
finest possible Interpretation That
1t took the audience by storm" is
q splendid tribute to the city's dis
corning music lovers, who certain
ly showed conclusively that they
know their art more than cursorily
we'll. 1t also was tribute TO the
depth and unapproachableg grandeur
OF Beethoven, a master whose genius
continues to touch our hearts even
during an age supposed to be super
fetal and er-sophistlcated. There
may be some such people in the
world. but they were not evident
among the music lovers of this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

me a haircut"
Barber (anXious to get rid o.
him): Sorry. sir. but you're b.Id.'
Shealey: Then gimne shave.
Barber: Sorry. sir. you have ne
beard
Shealey (triumphantly) ''TheI
wash my face. Tsh got q face
hashn't L."
Leonard Bernadot.
copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

lou can get an answer 10 AM
question OF fact or Information b,
writing TO the Questic- Editor. New
Britain Herald. Washington Bureau
1922 New York avenue. Washington
D. c.. enclos ing two cents in stamp,
for reply Medical. legal and MARTA
advice cannot be given. nor can ex.
tended research be undertaken. Al
other question: will receive q per.
sonal reply. Unsigned requests can.
not be answered. All letters are con.
NATURALIZATION.
| Q. Can Japanese subject be
naturalzed in the United States?
| A. No.
| @, Who is the greatest woman
tennis player in the world? How old
is she?
A. Helen Wills holds practically
every womans title of any import
ance in the tennis world. She is
| twenty one years old.
@. What countries are referred
to when one speaks Of THE East"
| and THE Vest?
A. Generally the term 1.-THE East
! is applied to lands east Of the Medi-
terrancan, or the region east of
Palestine, or else to the countries of
southwestern Asia, as Afghanistan,
Persia, Asia Minor, Arabia and Tur-
key. The West" includes countries
west of Asia and the Turkish domin-
ions.
g. What percentage of motor We
hicles registered in the world are in
| the United States?
A. There are 29,505,475 motor
vehicles registered in the world of
which 2S,127,315 are in the United
States, according to 1927 figures.
Q. Was Syria ever a province of
Greece?
A. At different times it has been
under Turkish control and before
1920 it was province of Turkey-in-
Asia. but never has been a Grecian
province. 1t is now under French
mandate.
Q. What is the Jewish popula-
ton OF the world and of the United
States?
A. The Jewish population for
Continental United States is ap-
proximately 3.6oo.S0 The estimated
Jewish population of the world is
about 14,6oo,oon.
Q. Is a presidential elector bound
by law to vote for the candidate of
the party that elected him?
A. Public opinion and not law
compels an elector TO vote for the
candidates of his party. He is re-
sponsible to the people who voted
for him as an elector to stand by
the candidates of the. party, but in
reality he is free TO cast his ballot
for anyone. In 1920 in the election
Of James Monroe. one New Hamp-
shire elector, unwilling that anyone
except George Washington should
receive a unanimous election. cast
his vote against Monroe. Monroe re-
ceived all the electoral votes except
that one
@. How many persons were kill
cd playing football last season?
A. Seventeen persons we're killed
III the 1927 season.
@. What are the areas OF the
following deserts: Sahara. the Great
American, Cobb and Atacama?
A. The estimated area of the Sa-
hara is 100000 square miles:
Great American desert, $4,000
square miles: Cobb Desert 100000
square miles; and the Atacama dcs-
ert 1900 square miles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
CYNICAL JASPER!

t1NISAL JASffh1
BY Jasper A. Martin
When Sunday mawnin' els aroun'
AS like to sleep till dinneh.
But Mandy wakes me wild a frown:
cit up, yo' lazy sinneh.
To lay abed dis time a day
Yo' sho'ly needs beatin':
Git dat car ready right away
En- dribe me to de meetin'."
Hypocrite! Hypocrite!
OATS what All say;
Mandy fussin' all de week,
Sunday she pray!
Got to de meetin', heah's what All
see:
Deacon sleep by de fiah:
Grandpop Hubbard, eighty-three.
Flirtin' wild de choiah.
Bruddah Dennis fol his hans,
Roll his eyes to Heahen;
Thinkin' out dess how he STAINS.
Rollin' Scben- Eieben.
Hypocrite. HYPOCRITE!
OATS what All say:
Shootin' craps all dc week.
Sunday he pray
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
Is Years Ago Today

F. G. Plat shade application to-
day for a permit TO erect the new
The dimensions of the building were
eI}en as 5ox113 feet and four stories
high and the estimated cost a.
san, 0No
Chief NJ A. Norton of the Plain
}llle fire department has been
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
ASPERAX
Kidney, Bladder
Prostate Trouble
Getting Up Nights, Pains,
Burning, Etc.

be stopped. often in a few hours. the
w. B. Way Co., $50 Westover Ar
cade. Kansas City, Mo-. will mail
postpaid, a full 81 treatment of Ru-
dolph's Prostatis for 10 cents to
cover cost of mailing. Use 1t. and
if satisfied pay only 81. otherwise
they take the loss. You risk MOTH
ing. Write today.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
Send III oommunaCnltons 70 Fun
Shop Editor, care Of the New
Britain Herald. and your letter
~ - forwards - Nev Yosk

And That's Why It's Gray
November!
The bear has winter quarters wait
ing.
The lucky woodchuck has 'em,
too,
But by the bills accommodating
Our winter quarters Will be few!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
n.nber Audit Bureau Of Circulation

The A. b. c. IL national organization
which furnishes newspapers and advel-
tsers with a strictly honest analysis. OF
circulation Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis
tribvtion figures to both national and
local advertiseya
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

The continued existence of hell
proves Americans don't go there.
They would have Clipped it away
for souvenirs long since.
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Rev. G. E. Phil Will Go
To Church In New York

Rev. q. E. Phil. for IS years Pas
tor Of the Swedish Bethany CHURCH
Of this city. has accepted Z call TO
the Emmanuel church In the Bronx.
New York city, and will take up his
work there about January l. He r.
signed hts pastorate In the lofal
church two year ago. He was Sue
ceeded by the Rev. c. F. Fredeen.
Since leaving here he has been IN
foreign missionary work, although
maintaining his residence at Is Park
drive. this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Note to hunters: If 1t stands on
its hind legs, but has a pipe in its
mouth, it isn't a squirrel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Fundamentalism, in the hinter-
land. includes the ancient custom OF
concluding arguments with fists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business ONCE 900. 925
Editorial Rooms go. 92o

The only profitable advertising medium
In the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Why not false teeth for infants,
too? Nature removes teeth so the
aged will gum soft rations easy to
digest.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

The Herald is on sale daily In New
York at Hotalng's Newsstand. Times
square; Schultzs Newsstands. Entrance
Grand Central. l2ud Street.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
1s.0o . Year
$500 Three Months
75c. . Month

Entered at the Post ONCE at New Britain
a. Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

Example of American culture: An
evening spent in debate to determine
whether the famous author is a man
CT woman.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-11-12

1t would be interesting to hear
Ananias tell what results he obtain
ed from his new-type furnace.