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New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
PLANES COME DOWN
 IN FOG IN BOSTON
Skilllul PIotin9 Saves Seven Persons From Injury

Boston, Sept. O-P)-Skilful piloting averted accident when two airplanes, one containing seven per sons, were forced down in a dense fog yesterday afternoon.
 Pilot Donald G. Nanderwater of the Airvia Transportation company landed his giant Savoia- Marchetti flying boat in Scituate harbor when fog plotted his path while cn route from New York to Boston. He then taNicd tn" craft to Pembertou, where his passengers were transferred to d speed boat and taken 10 Boston.
 Others aboard the plane were Co., Pilot Clifford kernochian and the following passengers: Mrs. Anne J. Smith and her daughter Anne of New York; Miss Dorothy Mckay. Cambridge; Walter Charak, New York; and w. T. Berry of Virginia.
 Captain I. F. Peak, army pilot, flying a government plane from Langley Field. Va, to Boston with Lieutenant Frank Armstrong as companion, was forced down at the Stctson playground in South Wcy- mouth. The landing gear was slightly damaged but neither flicr was hurt.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Picked Force of 100 Best Men Is Sent to Study Advisability of Billion Dollar Project.

Washington, Sept. , (Pl-A picked engineering battalion. numbering 100 officers and men, today was ordered by Secretary Good to duty in The Central American jungle to furvcy the route of the proposed $1,00o,- 100, ,600 Nicaraguan canal.
 Largely on the report of these en- gineers will depend tho decision of the American government Us to whether it shall undertake the stu pendous task Of constructing a canal stretching 1S3 miles through tropical lautic to the Pacific oceans. Goveru- mont engineers estimate it would re- quire 10 years 10 complete the pro- iect, which would give the United States, with the Panama canal, two of the most important waterways in the world
 Selected from the best of the army's engineering forces units that go 10 make up the battalion are be- ing Outtittcd to remain in the jungle region for two years, the estimated time needed for the work.
 Panama Canal Congcsted
 The survey was approved by con- gress last spring when it was brought to it's attention that the Panama canal with its present facilities prob ably would be ovcrburdened soon if the annual tonnage cohtiiucd to in crease, The commercial tonnage that passed through the canal in 1928, cX- elusive of government vessels, amounted to 29.o00,OOO tons, while the capacity is not greatly in excess of 3O,O00, GOO.
 The work will bo supervised by the intcroccan canal board. consist ing of five military and civilian en- gine2rs appointed by President Hoover, The board members are Major General Edgar Jadwin, re- tired, former chief of army en- Gineers; Sidney E. Williamson of New York; Dr. Anson Marston of Ames, la; Frank M. Williams of AL hany. N. N, and Major Ernest Graves. retired.
 Major Dan l. Sultan of the office of the chief of engineers. has been placed in direct charge of the work by President Hoover, and he has made preparations for the establish
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Echener Plans to Fly
 Zeppelin Over Moscow

MOSCOW, Sept. 5 R]-Dr. Hugo Eckener hopes 10 make a special flight in the dirigiblc Graf Zeppelin over Moscow at some time in the future to give the Russian people a glimpse of the famous airship.
 Dr. Eckcner said so today in telegram to Russian government au- thorities, expressing regret that he was unable to fly over the Soviet capital on the Graf's world flight because of unfavorable mcteorolog- ical conditions. He expressed grat- titude to the government for all measures taken by it in assisting the flight over Russian territory.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
President Sends Letter
 For Winning Marksman

Camp Perry, Ohio, Sept. , P-A letter from President Herbert Hoover was in competition among 1.50Q marksmen entered in the presidents match at the nation- Il rifle matches today. The event, in addition to the annual letter from tho president, carries the army ord nance trophy, and gold medal and q cash prize as additional awards.
 C. M. Upshaw of Pasadena, Cal, won the any rife match of the Ma tional Rifle association late yester- day with the best perfect score among ten who turned in targets of 100 points.
 Richard w. Ballard of Denver, Col, became the first civilian in 16 years to win the marine corps trophy with the ranking target of go out of q possible 100.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Russian Pliers Delayed
 In Converting Airplane

Khabarovsll. Siberia, Sept. LE'}- Because of delay in changing the Russian military plane Land of the Sovicts," from a land machine 10 a seaplane for the hop across the north Pacific on her flight from Moscow 10 New York, Chcstakov, the Russian acc, and his crew will not leave here for at least ten days.
 Thus they will not reach New York until the middle of October. Meanwhile the flyers are studying meteorological conditions and other problems of the 5000 mile route still before them.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
ENTERTAINS ON BIRTHDAY

Barbara Reindel, daughter of MT. and Mrs. NJ. Reindcl of 138 Chap man street. observed her fifth birth day yesterday by entertaining a num- Der of her friends at her home. De- corations were carried out in color scheme of yellow. During the after noon games were played and q luncheon served.
 The following children attended: Robert, Phillip and Richard Junk ins Edward Burke, Jeanette. Jack and James Tattorsol, Beverly Jean Bodmer and Albert DamiCo.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Scores of Witnesses Are Called
 To Testify In Approaching Trial
 Of Former Secretary Albert Fall
Ex-Cabinet Member Will Be Charged With Ac- cepting a Bribe-Trial Will Start October '.

Washington, Sept. 5.-Fl- Scores of witnesses, some whose names were household words long before the tempest began to blow over Teapot Dome, and some whom the oil scandals have brought to public attention, are being summoned by the United States for the trial of former Secretary of Interior Albert B. Fall.
 The name of former Attorney General Harry NJ. Daughorty is among the first in the list of persons subpoenaed to appear October ', the day Fall is to go to trial on a charge of accepting bribe as secretary of the Interior.
 It is reported, meanwhile that Frank Hogan-who was successful in the defense of Edward l.. Do- heny-is to appear as counsel for Fall.
 Famous Check as Evidence
 Articles as well known as the wit nesses have been ordered brought to the capital and produced at the trial -among them the S1OO,OOQ check on the First National Bank of New York, made to the order of the bank and signed by Blair and Company. Clerks of the district supreme court expect that they will be called upon to take care of hundreds of eXhi- hits. They look for at least a hun drcd witnesses.
 JOsephus Daniels, former secretary of the navy, has been summoned and so has Edward B. Mclean, publish CT of the Washington Post. Whether with touch of irony or no, a sub poena has been issued for Harry M. BlaCllmcr, whose protracted sojourn abroad has held in abeyance his own trial on conspiracy charges in con- ncction with the oil scandals.
 To Produce Ledger Sheets
 J. E. Benton, vice president of the First National Bank of Fl Paso, is to bring the ledger sheets of Falls ac- count. Clarence C. Chasc-Fall's son. in-laW-is to appear; and George D. i'lory vice president of the State Ma tional Bank of Fl paso. is to appear with Chuses and Falls accounts ledger sheets particularly a deposit slip by hasc for S13500, December ', 1921; and another by Fall and Chase for $26.2O0. three weeks later.
 Among others summoned are George C. Horton, president of the Chicago Bridge and Iron Works; Graham Youngs, treasurer of Blair and Company; Gano Dunn, president of the J. G. White Engineering corporation; and J. W. Clarke of Colorado.
 With Blackmer in the list of those who could not be found when efforts were made to serve subpoenas are Paul N. Schoup. president of the Southern Pacific Railway, who was commanded to bring two letters he received from Fall, and correspond encc concerning the leasing of the oil reserve, between himself and other officers of the Pacific Oil company and the Associated Oil company, and government officials
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
LEGION POST GETS
 GRANGE HALL ROOM
NeVin6ton Veterans to Furnish
 Headquarters in Building

Newington, Sept. 5-May Davis Stotzen post, American Legion, held an enthusiastic meeting at the Grange hall Tuesday night.
 OLro Crawford, who was the posts delegate to the Legion state convention in Hartford. gave q com plcte report. The post has been giv- en the use of the room on the top floor of the Grange hall and mem bers are making plans for the fur nishing of these quarters. The members have expressed apprcCia- tiOn to the NeWington Grange for the use of this room.
 The post expects to be able to contract for space at the coming Grange fair and put on an exhibit and thus attract more members.
 Plans are being made to hold moving picture shows of an educa- tional nature, in conjunction with the auxiliary in the Grange hal and on Armistice Day a special program will be arranged. The members also plan to have min strcl show.
 Automobile traffic has been so heavy that the Legion will erect warning signs asking motorists to exercise caution driving through the town especially when roads are be- ing used by the school children.
 Application blanks are in the hDnIc nF T T1 I.- Simpson for World War medals 10 be issued by the state, to all men or women who have served in the war and he desires all those who are entitled to this medal to get in touch with him.
 Members of the post are also con- sidcring forming a drill team. The next meeting will be held Septem- Der 17.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
FREEDOM OF PRESS
 MAY BE PRESERVED
Senate May Get Bill Ainel al
 "Contenpt Of Court"

Washington, Sept 5 Up)-A movement is underway in congress to safeguard the freedom of tn" press by limiting the power of judges to punish the press through contempt of court procedure, the United Press learned today
 The move is a direct outgrowth of the contempt sentence recently imposed upon editors of the Clcvc- land Press, S'ripps Howard news paper, by Judge Frederick Waltho.' of the court of common pleas of Cuyahoga county, Ohio.
 It is sponsored by Senator Arthur II. Nandenberg, republican, Alichi- gan, a former newspaper editor. Nandenbcrg revealed today he Was making a study of the legal phases of the situation with view to in troducing legislation in the regular session of congress opening in De Cember.
 Nandcnberg explained he was at tempting to work out the situation not only for the protection of the press but also for the protection of the nations judicial system. which he feels is endangered by autocra- tic use of the contempt proceedings,
 He is not yet ready he said, to introduce any legislation on the sub jcct, but is considering proposing a law which would require indirect contempt cases to be tried by other judges than those claiming the con- tempt
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
CANDIDATES REPORT

Hanover, N. H., Sept, UP)- Scyenty-fvc candidates reported 10 Head Coach Jackson Cannell for the first practice session of the Dart mouth football squad yesterday. To- day the squad was to be augmented by four of last years veterans, Shep Wolff, halfback; Ed sutton, full back; Paul Pochler, center; and Gray Magec, end.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
'CHICAGO-WE WILL
 ID MAKE NEW TRY
Forced Down Once, Will Rise
 Again Over Paterson, N. J.

Chicago, Sept. 5 LP-The Chi cago-We Will" which was forced down yesterday after 291 hours and two minutes in the air, was to be flown to Paterson. N. J., today to be groomed for another possible takeoff Sunday in quest of the world refucling endurance flying record.
 Tentative plans for another at tempt, after a new motor has been installed in the plane, were made
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

terminated the record making 421 hour flight of the St. Louis Robin long before the record had been set. Mossman and Steele took turns crawling out on the trcacherous catwalk trying 10 repair the instru- ment. Eight sparkplugs were changed, but when the flyers found themselves unable to correct the trouble they decided to land rather than take unnecessary risks.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

before the two pilots, Russell Moss man and C. F. Steele, fell into deep slumber after their weary 12 days and three hours in the air.
 A balky magncto suddenly ended the flight at 2:33 D. m. It was the same kind of trouble that nearly
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
HOLY CROSS STARTS

Worcester, Mass, Sept. , (Up)- With four elevcns on the field, pre- season practice was opened at Holy Cross yesterday under the direction of Head Coath Cleo ODonnell There is much veteran material available for building a strong Crusader team despite the loss through graduation of l3 letter men.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
MARSHALL IS MORSE

Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 5 P)- The condition of Louis Marshall. prominent New York lawyer. who has been ill here, took a sudden turn for the worse today and his condi- tion is considered grave. The patient has grown weaker.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
Judges Called Tyrannical

T think the Ohio case in the state courts has focused so much outraged attention upon the possi- bility of judicial tyranny that con- gress is bound to be asked to es- tablish a new formula for punish
 ment of federal contempts which
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

Work on the three new fire houses is expected to be complete 1 about September 15. The three new are expected to arrive not later than September 20.
 Upon the completion of the fire houses the volunteer department is working on plans to hold carnival upon the grounds of the center sta uon. Charles l.. Boyington is chair man of the committee in charge of the carnival The department wlll hold it's regular meeting Friday night and plans will then be dis cusScd.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

"Ncighbor's Night" will be ob- served at the next meeting of New ington Grange Tuesday, September 10. New Britain Grange will fu,- nish the evenings program. The following Oranges have been invit- cd 10 attend: Berlin, Bristol, East Hartford, Wethersfield and Rocky Hill. Refreshments will be in charge of Mrs. Hazel Prescher chairman, Mrs. Louise Parker, Mrs. Merle Morrison, Mrs. Nellie Eddy, Maync Pittsingor and Mr. Treat.
 Applications for membership must be in at this meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

An interesting program has been arranged by Miss Allison Haines to follow the chicken supper in the Congregational parish house Friday evening from 6 to 7:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05

Registrars of Voters Walter Nor gan and Miss Nina Blair will be in session Tuesday, September 10, from 9 a. m. to 5 D. m. standard time to revise and correct the vot- ing list and to receive the names of those to be placed on the to-be- made list.
 Rose Kislouski of the Home Gar Gardens was before Judge E. Stan Icy Welles in Wednesday nights court on the charge of assaultiny and abusing Mrs. Mancheck on August 20. After hearing the eHi- dencc Judge Welles found her gull ty and fined her S5 and costs of S12.9I.
 Fred Ncuman of the south end of the town was charged with as Sault on Salvatore Irma. aged G9. His case was nolled on payment of costs.
 At the meeting of the republican town committee held WedncSdag 7 night in the town hall. the date O. the caucus was set for September i in the Junior High school build inG.
 A meeting of the Boy Scouts, Troop ? will be held Friday eve ming in the Center school building at 7:15 o'clock
 An interesting program has been
New Britain herald., 1929-09-05
BY RIPLEY

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

Federal Trade Commission. He a
splendidly equipped to render great
service to Virginia aS governor and to
aid her industries rienaced by the dom.
nation Of big business.
"Mr. Pollard has long been a student
Of governmental economics and of con.
stitutional law. He was one Of the
leaders Of the dry forces when the pro-
hihition question was submitted to the
people of Virginia In an election. No
one surpassed him in his effort and
able speeches in behalf Of this cause.
"All candidates In the primary as
serted they would give cordial support
to the nominee, and am sure MIR.
Mapp and Mr.. Page and their support
ers will be found fighting valiantly for
ton in November. Mr.. Pollard's record
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08
Asks Damages in Collision.

The collision Of an automobile with
a motor cycle forms the basis Of q suit
for $4,000 damages filed in the District
Supreme Court by Alvin L. Martin, Is
Anacostia road northeast, against Isa-
dore Kramer, SOL Sixth street. The
PLAINTIFF says he was riding O motor
cycle February 4 on L street northeast
near Seventh street when an automo-
bile Of the defendant collided with him
and caused him to sustain permanent
injuries. He is represented by Attor-
neys Bramhall & McCabe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08
SWANSON PRAISES
VIRGINIA NOMINEE
Senator Forecasts Victory for
Pollard in November
Election.

Senator Swanson of Virginia praised
highly John Garland Pollard, nominat-
ed by the Democrats for governor Tues
day. He said he believed the De-
mocracy of the State would now rally
behind Pollard. Senator Swanson said !:
THE decisive majority given John
Garland Pollard in the Democratic
primary just held in Virginia is con-
Vincing evidence of his great popularity,
worth and ability. The opinion has
prevailed in the State for some months
that Mr.. Pollard would be nominated
by a substantial majority. Hence.
many persons who vote the Democratic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

progressive measures. Mr.. Pollard was
elected and served four years as at
torney general Of Virginia. His record
In that once was excelled by none. ne
marked ability. MIR. Pollard has at
tanned distinction a. q law writer. His
annotations of the statutes of Virginia
are accepted as authority by judges
and lawyers In the State. He is better
acquainted with the State laws Of Vir-
ginia than any other man In the State.
On Trade Commission.
"Mr. Pollard was selected by Presi-
dent Wilson as q member Of the Federal
Trade Commission when he wanted
of the people in accomplishing the re-
forms sought by the creation of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

g dry and in al gcvernmental affairs
Virginia and gives no excuse for any
Democrat not to extend support. He
IL q member Of the Baptist Church,
man Of sterling integrity and char
acter. His candidacy will appeal to the
voters Of Virginia, and am sure he VIII
be elected by o most gratifying
majority"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

ticket and usually participate In the
primary did not 60 to the polls, as this
Is O very busy season In rural sections.
1.-THE campaign was conducted In the
greatest Of good spirit by the candi.
dates and there was not the usual ex-
element. The vote polled was most
satisfactory and strongly indicates that
Virginia will 60 heavily Democratic in
the November election.
Widely Experienced.
"The Democratic nominee, Mr.. Pol
lard, is a man of sterling character
and great ability. He has had much
experience in public affairs, and no one
in the State Is better acquainted with
our State government and better knows
its needs. Owing to his ability and
skill in this direction he has repeatedly
been appointed on commissions to in
vestigate and report upon contemplated
reforms and methods of efficiency in
State government. Mr.. Pollard was q
member of the constitutional conven-
ton in Virginia and acquired distinc-
ton In that body by his ability. His
record as a member of that convention
commended itself to the people of Vir-
ginia.. especially the laboring classes,
who he has insisted should always have
fair and liberal treatment.
Mr.. Pollard cheerfully gave his ser
vice to the Federal Government during
the World War and has ever been noted
for his public spirit and advocacy of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

Eight students Of Cambridge Univer-
sity in England have chartered q Nor
wegian sailing ship built for seal hunt
ing to use In geological expedition to
Greenland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-08

Until now, radio reception has not kept
~ pace with broodeostine.
Almost from the advent Of radio the broad
costing stations have put the ereotest artists
on the air. But the means ovoiIoble TO hear
them in the home have been inadequate.
II has remoned for Brunswick to design
and build set that would receive broadeosts
without loss Of qvoIity-thot would reolize
the dream Of the radio industry which is
"Stvdio Qualify" Radio Reeeption-fhat would
enoble the Iistener-in to hear program
exactly as though he or she we're in the studio
from which il was being broadcast.
his only natural that "Stvdio Qvolity" Rodio
Reception should be Brunswick achievement.
For Brunswick has spent many years and many
millions pefeetng the reproduction Of music.
BRUNSWICK BREVITIES" -
goes on the air the week beginl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-10
GIANT AIRSHIP
WILL BE BUILT
To Have Accommodations
For About 100 Passen-
gers; 9O-Mile Speed

NEW YORK. May l0.-Given APP
proval of congress. work will be be-
gun in California ON a hangar for
the building of a giant commercial
airship embodying helicopter fea-
lures for mail and passenger service
10 Hawaii and later to the Orient
Paul w. Litchfield. president OF
the Goodyear-Zeppelin company OF
Akron, Ohio. told today OF plans he
laid before President Hoover IN
washington yesterday.
The ship will have eight engines
instead Of five as In the Los Angeles
and the Crap Zeppelin, and the pro-
pellorS Will be on Swivels.
This arrangement viii permit thu
propellors to be SO turned as a
drive the ship straight up or pull II
straight down. the helicopter prin-
ciple which for years had been en-.
gaging the interest or the heavier
than-air engineers.
The commercial ship will carr
a crew OF about so. will have accom-
modations for about 100 passengers
and cargo room for 10 tons OF mail
IL will have a speed OF 80 miles az
hour.
Litchfield seeks mail contract
only from the government.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-10
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