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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
NEW YORK WORLD.

In his address at the Associated Press
luncheon yesterday Mr.. Hoover discussed
the problem of crime and lawlessnesS
in the United States and the derelictlonS
of those otherwise responsible citizens
who disobey the Volstead act II Is the
duty of a President to insist that all
laws have the same standing and that
all must be obeyed. except, perhaps,
those laws which have become complete
ly dead letters, like the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments. But we doubt
whether the otherwise responsible eiti-
zens" who break the Volstead act feel
themselves any less responsible on this
account.
1t has been our own belief that II MT.
Hoover wished to deal with that specific
part of the problem of increasing crime
and lawlesSness which is relatively new
and which has followed In the wake oil
an unsuccessful attempt to enforce pro-
hibition, he could best achieve his pur-
pose not by bracketing prohibition under
a broad inquiry into crime and lawless-
ness in general. but by instituting a
separate and special investigation into
the breakdown Of the law and the best
means either of enforcing it or amend
ing it. This opinion We still hold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
INDIANAPOLIS STAR.

The situation undoubtedly is as bad
as the President has painted. If the
crime record Of this Nation compared
with that in other countries is a dis
grace to us 1t is reflection on our
ability to cope with the criminal ele-
ment that violates our laws. It Is a
reflection on the intelligence of those
who make our laws, for undoubtedly
much of the lack of regard for law on
the part of otherwise conscientious citi-
zens is due to realization that too much
on our statute books has little inherent
only should have greater efficiency in
the courtS-more law enforcement, but
fewer laws that require enforcement
and more that will command observ-
ance. The need is for action that will
appeal to the average respectable citi-
zen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
CHARLESTON NEWS AND
COURIER.

As long as attention of the American
people shall be concentrated on viola
lions OF laws fabricated to strait
Jacket their habits. 1t will be turned
from murder and other acts repugnant
to the consciehces of normal men. The
President forgets that the people are
allowed to think of but little except
the eighteenth amendment and other
prohibited conduct deriving criminality
solely from the voting of a majority.
when attacks shall be confined to those
whom all good citizens look on as
criminals. In his appeal to the press
the President joins in the confession
OF prohibitionists that what they have
attempted by coercion can be effected
only through persuasion. Meanwhile,
as good citizens as the President him
self are rebels against coercion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER.

No stronger appeal for respect for law
has come from high public office in
years than that embodied in Mr.. Hoo
ver's address yesterday at the annual
luncheon of the Associated Press in New
York. The President does not exagger-
ate the need for new conservation to
law obedience; fresh realization OF
the peril that besets any people which
looks lightly on this Prime obligation OF
citizenship. We welcome the Hoover
leadership in this, as we welcome the
Presidents assurance that under his
administration the Government will not
follow method this newspaper has
sometimes found occasion to condemn
that of violating the law itself through
misuse of the law in its enforcement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Press Applauds Hoover's Speech
Editorials View President Striking Fundamentals Of
Law Enforcement Citing General Logic and Broad
Appeal Of Address Before A. p. Leaders.

His excellency has made 1t plain that
his survey of prohibition viii have to
do only with the mechanics of prohibi-
ton. His investigators viii not search
for possible weaknesses in the law
This, in the opinion of the Times Dis
patch. is q short-sighted policy. II
we are to cope with the crime problem
we must discover the sources of crime
and dam those sources. II possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT,

Mr.. Hoover stated the proposition with
great force. His plan for a national
commission to inquire into every phase
OF law violation and its origins and
sources must be taken more seriously
than heretofore. Conducted as he ap-
parently would like to have it conducted,
it might revolutionize the popular atti-
tude OF Sufferance as well as bring to
light promising new expedients in crime
prevention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
CINCINNATI ENQUIRER.

President Hoover iii his address be-
fore the annual luncheon OF the Asso-
ciated Press at New York gave such ex-
preston as to law enforcement as should
invite to him the increasing respect and
confidence of this people. He very
clearly called not for the enforcement
of a single law, but for the legitimate
enforcement Of all laws.
He properly holds that law should BE-
observed and must be enforced until 1t
is repealed by the proper processes of
our democracy. There can be no gain
saying the Presidents contentious; they
are fundamental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
BUFFALO couRiER-ExPREss.

What Mr.. Hoover did not discuss was
the American habit of curing thing
by passing law against it and assum-
ing that thereby the thing has been
cured and, secondly, Mr.. Hoover did
not bring into his discussion the very
important fact that no law is ever
stronger than the strength of public
opinion and support behind it. These
two things, taken together, will account
for much of the condition to which Mp.
Hoover turned his attention. So long
as that doubt exists the present confu-
sion will continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
CUBAN OPIUM SMUGGLING
INVOLVES HIGH NAMES
Customs Official at Havana and
Two Army Officers Accused
in 500, 900 Plot.
BY the Associated Press.

oy tHe ASSoclAVeu ffesS.
HAVANA, April ga 100000 opium
smuggling plot involving the names of
two Cuban army officers, customs of
flcial and eight other prominent per-
sons was revealed Yesterday by Lieut..
Miguel Calvo of the Havana secret DO
lice. Acting on Calvo's charges, Judge
Saladrigas ordered the arrest Of Paul
Godoy. customs employee; Lieut.. HERES
and Larrubia of the national army and
their alleged accomplices.
Lieut.. Calvo's statement said an
opium shipment weighing 500 pounds,
purchased in Paris several months ago,
was passed through the customs house
by Godoy.
Friction In the smuggling ring de-
veloped and Calvo charged the two
army officers had interviewed in the dis
pute to their own advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
HOOVER'S APPEAL
COVERS ALL LAWS
President Sweeps Local and
State EnactmentS Into
Enforcement Drive.

BY the Associated Press.
President Hoover has reached out and
swept State and local as we'll as Fed
eral enactments into the already broad
compass of his law enforcement cam
paign.
In doing. so, he has stated that the
enforcement of those laws concern the
President of the United States both as
citizen and as one upon whom rests
the primary responsibility of leadership
for the establishment of standards OF
law enforcement in the Nation.
In employing the language in his
address yesterday at the annual lunch
con of the Associated Press in New York
City, Mr.. Hoover makes it clear that
one of his purposes is to give assistance
to crime commissions in the several
States which long have been studying
methods of reducing crime through i'm
provement of both the judicial and en-
forcement systems.
Went Further Than in Inaugural.
To this extent. at least, he went fur
ther than he did In his inaugural adj
dress, the keynote of which was law
enforcement. His belief is that the
States themselves can assist materially
in the general movement for suppression
OF the crime wave which is giving him
more concern than any other problem
before the country.
His own appeal to the conscience of
America for law observance has been
accompanied by statement of the pur-
pose OF the administration to strengthen
its law enforcement agencies by steady
pressure exerted day by day with a
constant If undramatic persistence.
There were two things in this state
meht which has attracted more than
passing interest in political Washing
ton. One was the declaration for the
wedding out of all incapable and neg
ligent officers no matter what their
status. This process already has been
started in the case of district attor-
neys and there is conjecture as to the
extent of changes that may be made
over the country.
Attitude to Be Checked.
The other was the promise Of the
most rigid scrutiny not only of the rec
ords of all persons suggested for Of
fetal appointment in the entire law
enforcement machinery, but also a
check of their attitude toward the en-
forcement of all law, which. of course,
includes the eighteenth amendment.
1t is evident that Mr.. Hoover has set
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
GALVESTON (TEx.) NEWS.

For the most part. President Hoovers
address is simply a conventional SER
mon ON respect for law. 1t is saved
from utter futility, however, by his
evident recognition that the machinery
of law enforcement needs overhauling,
and by his equally evident determine
ton to do all in his power to see that
1t is overhauled. His description of
conditions Is pitilessly frank, but 1t is
doubtful If he is at all clear in his own
mind as to the contributing causes.
He is obviously anxious to avoid over
emphasizing prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
RICHMOND tVA.1 TIMES
DISPATCH,

President Hoover in his address yes
terday before the annual luncheon OF
Iha Associated Press aligned himself
IN the side ef those Americans who do
not believe that the eighteenth amend
ment is the underlying cause Of in
creased crime in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE.

Mr.. Hoover performed public Serv-
ice in StresSing the war against crime
in his important address to tina Asso-
ciated Press. Judges, bar associations,
State commissions have been active IN
dvocating measures of reform calcu-
lated to make the punishment OF crime
swifter and surer. A Nationwide CAM
paign has been under way for a num-
Der of years. If results have been mea-
ger the effort has been great and the
vigorous support of MIR. Hoover comes
as a welcome aid. His speech Will go
far TO hearten every agency that has
been laboring toward reform OF our
judicial system i'll respect 70 the pun
ishment Of crime.
The general logic and the broad ap-
peal of the speech are unaSSailable.
Mr.. Hoover used strong language in
declaring that "a national necessity OF
the first degree" was involved and that
the country was suffering not from an
ephemeral crime wave, but from a
subsistence of our foundations" But
the postwar years have unQueStionably
accumulated old American tendencies
toward lawlessness. The time has plain
ly come for plain speaking and Wig
orous action.
In any long view of American law
lessness the passage of the eighteenth
amendment must be taken as marking
an abrupt turn for the worse. 1t is
true that lawleSSness is no new story in
America. Rather does it date from
pioneer days and the confusions OF
comparatively new country.
The structure of our Federal system
has made for maximum of legislation
and a minimum of obedience TO law
The mills of 48 State Legislatures and
of Congress have ground out mass OF
laws beyond any citizens understand
ing. let alone following. The American
citizen diScriminates between laws be-
cause he has to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23
Albany KNICKERBoCKER PRESS.

The Presidents statement Of the case
should arrest the attention of the coun-
try. The time and the occasion for his
plain talk to the citizenship OF the Ma
ton were such as to make his words
the more impressive. 1t must be clear
to thoughtful people everywhere that
there was need for restatement OF
fundamentals, particularly in view OF
the fact that, to a considerable extent,
law enforcement is being winked at IN
the counsels of the powerful, when, in
deed, it is not encouraged. In such a
situation. these is need for the voice OF
high authority. the call of stern COM
mand which will scatter illusions en-
gendered by indolent self-indulgence,
and make the citizen see and recognize
his duty in its true and exact proper
tons,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

A new metal employed in automobile
motors is lighter than iron and tougher,
so that cylinders of it would not have
to be rebored so often.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

Editorial comment from some Of the
leading daily newspapers o. the Nation
the members Of the Associated Press IN
NeW York City tollops:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

The national beverage of Peru. and
Bolivia Is chicha, which is one of the
oldest fermented drinks--older, prob
ably, than the mead % Jour Saxon and
viking ancestors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-23

Cuba's efforts to restrict it's sugar
production has decreased the islands
crop from 5.126.000 tons in 1924-25 TO
1000 900 in 1928.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
HARRINGTON AVENUE IN NEW ZONING VAR 3S Property Owners Want Removal of Business
 Barrier

The dispute over zoning regula- tions on Pennington avenue, result ing from the move by the congrc- gation of the Sacred Heart church 10 restrict business from the district, was further complicated today when petition was presented in behalf of 3S property owners, asking that residential areas be thrown open for business.
 Signers of the petition own pro- pcrty between Miller and Allen streets, and on side streets within an area of 500 feet. it is set out. Their properties are now in resi- dence zones, but they desire to per init business uses.
 The request of the congregation for a change was partly heard at the last meeting Of the board of ad- iustment and was then tabled with {, suggestion that attorneys for the in terestcd parties attempt a compro- mise.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
CARETAkER AND WIFE
 DIE IN ARMORY FIRE
Deaf Mutes Lose Lives as Nashville Building
 Burns

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. IS lFl- The carctakcr of the state armory uI his wife, both deaf mutcs, were burned 10 death early today in t ire which destroyed a portion Of the structure, and causat water damage to an adiotoiAg building and swept a portion Of the W>stcfn Unions plant dep trt1acnt here.
 I,lias A. Wills, 5I. a:morv rarr- taEor and his wiz, apparently were suffocutcl in their quarters where they were trapped by the flames Both were badly burned.
 The blaze start sd on lnn scron1 floor of the armory in the rear of the bu lding anl W@s co1fiY,I 10 that area. Wills and hjs Wi'2 wrr" found dead in ;h .r)ut pa"t of the dImory which was unto&chr1 by the flames.
 Wills was found cIut"mng thr fcotrail of the bed and his wife was in q chair nearby
 Offices of the Fisk Tire company and the Western Union Telegraph company, located in the same build ing were damaged by water.
 Cause of the blaze was not da- tcrmincd, but it was unoffcially re- rorted as due to a defective switch. The damage was not estimated.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
TrumbuIl Describes
 Perils of Fog Flying

Hartford, Sept. IS CuP)-Con- necticuts flying governor, John H. Trumbull. praised the courage and skill of air mail pilots before 500 members of girls club here last night and described the per ills of fog flying.
 While the governor was talk inG. Henry II. Tallman, air mail pilot. crashed into l.amentation mountain, Berlin, in trying to hl the mail through fog from Bos- ton to New York. Tallman was employed by the Colonial Ail Transport of which the governor is a director.
 Speeds of 500 10 1,00o miles an hour for planes of the distant fu- ture were predicted by Governor TrumbuIl. The executive. himself a registered pilot. described safe ty precautions taken in trans porting passengers by air.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
HITS MOTHER R-IN:LAW, GETS I2O DAYS IN JAIL
Shiftless Son-in-LaN Gets Stiff Penalty in
 Court

One of the stiffcst penalties metcd out in police court in a long time was imposed by Judge Stanley J. Traceski in police court today in the case of James Delaney, 40, of &12 Elm street, who was found guilty of the charge of breach of the peacr and assaulting Mrs. Mur- phy, his mothcr-in-laW. \ jail sentence of GO days with revocation of the suspension of sentence Of 60 d2ys imposed on June 10 was or dered. sending Delaney 10 jail for l20 days.
 Mrs. Murphy testified that for eight years Delaney has lived with her and has not been employed. Yesterday, when she spoke to him about taking a job which was avail able, ho slapped her face and bruised her arm. She called Officer A. C.. Walinczus about 12:30 o'clock but Delaney was not located until 2:$0 o'clock in the afternoon. the of fccr taking him into custody on Willow street. Delaney at that time was not intoxicated. the officer said, and so fer as he could observe no had not even ben drinking.
 Delaney's wife works every day. Mrs. Murphy testified, and the three children. aged months, 4 and s years, are cared for by the witness, whose son also works every day to help maintain the household while Delaney loafs. Delaney admitted that he pushed Mrs. Murphy but ac- cUscd her of being intoxicated. "She kept mo in the house four days last week taking care Of the kids while she was out" he claimed, in de- fcnse of his failure to go to work.
 Judge Traccsli told Delaney he has been in coTrt altogether too many times Your mOthcr-in-law's s statement made a greater impress sion on mo than yours" he told him, "You were here in May and prOba- ton was revoked. You were here again in June and q suspended S"n- tcnce of 60 days was imposed. bat you were back in July and were fined s15 and costs for drunk, mess. Judge Traccslli scored him for ac- cusing his mother-in-law of being intoxicated, when shn has been caring for his childI'n while his wife worked and he ;>afcd.
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18

Philadelphia Sept. IS P-Any request now for world series tickets for the Athletics tussle is just so much fodder for the old sugar barrel. Officials of the Philadelphia club keep announcing loudly that all tickets are gone, but hopeful fans keep on mailing requests for reservations, trusting that provl- dcnce or someone will take care of them.
 Not a chance now" said Secre- tary Schroeder as he directed an extra helper to drop another batch of orders into the old sugar barrel at the end of a 20-foot table. We were ovorsubscribed more than twice our capacity few hours aft CT opening for business Monday"
 When the club offices at ShiGe Park became flooded with orders
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
5O,OOO Late Requests For World
 Series Tickets Put In Old Barrel

Monday morning and an extra force of 40 clerks helped to clutter up the place, temporary offices were opened in a nearby vacant factory. Several empty sugar barrels were found in the building and these were used as wastebaskets for the letters of thousands of fans who haven't got a chance.
 Fifty thousand prospective GUS toners won't see the series, because a ball yard that bulgcs a crowd Of 37,0O0 cant accommodate 50,000 more.
 One would be purchaser address ed his letter to Mir. Shibe Park, " and his salutation was, Dear MT, Park" Another showed similar un- familiarity with the situation hy beginning his request: Dear Mr, Shive."
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
REV. i. I. ANDERSON
 DIES IN WILMINGTON
Father of New Britain Minister Is Stricken
 Suddenly

Notified that his father, Rev. Dr. George Thomas Alderson, whom he had seen in the best of health few weeks ago, had died suddenly last night, Rev. William II. Alder5on. pastor of Trinity Methodist church. was called to Wilmington, Del, early this morning.
 The deceased minister was well known in New Britain not only among members of his sons parish but among the wide circle of friends which the young minister has dcvcl- oped in this city He was looked up- on with a great deal of admiration and respect here.
 X graduate of Drew seminary, Dr. Aldcrson. who was e years old, has been Methodist minister for the past 45 years. He was in charge of Asbury Methodist church in Will mington, a pastorate he has held for many years.
 A few weeks ago the local minister and his family met Dr. Alderaon while on vacation at Ocean Grove
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New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
Mayor Reveals Canvass Among Mayors, Se- lectmen and Police Chiefs for Conditions in Connecticut Towns Move Kept Secret.
Authorities in 62 Con- munities Beginning to Reply to Letter-Score of Answers to Question: naire Reflects Desire for Modification

More than q score of replies reaching the office of Mayor Pao- nessa today disclosed that he has circularized the mayors, selcctmen and police chiefs of e cities and towns in Connecticut to gather re- ports on the success or failure of the prohibition act in their communi- lies, and to determine the sentiment Tor or against modification
 The mayor made no advance an nouncement of his plan and re- 4uCSted those to whom he sent let ters 10 keep the matter in strict con- fidence, hoping to complete q com pilation of replies before giving the canvass publicity.
 If replies received at his office to date can he taken as d criterion. the mayor believes the survey will show the larger cities and towns of Con- necticut to be in favor of modifica- lion, and will prove his contention that the ''dry' law has been d dis tinct failure, he said today.
 The cities and towns to which 4uestionnairos were mailed were taken according to their populations. Early replies were asked in each in stance, and today's flood of mail in- diCated that the mayors request will be compiled with.
 Mayors Questionnairc
 
 nessa's office reads:
 Dear Sir
 AS an official of the government, you no doubt have given considerable thought to the effects of the prohibit tion act, particularly with reference to the people of your community. T am taking it upon myself to conduct an inquiry into Connecti- cuts sentiment toward the dry law, HOW that it has been in effect long enough to have been tried. For the present, the survey is to be kept con- idential and l ask that you give this inquiry no publicity.
 Will you be so kind as 10 fill in this Quostionnairc?
 (a) Do you believe the law has worked out as a success?
 "(b) Do you believe it can be en- forced?
 "(c) Do you think it has bene- fited the country or has had the op- positc effect?
 "(O Do you believe it should be kept on the statute books or modi- fed?
 'I am hopeful you will find time to make an carly reply.
 Respectfully,
 "A. M. paonCsSa Mayor of the City of New Britain"
New Britain herald., 1929-09-18
w. C. T. U. Not Waging
 Tobacco Campaign

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept. s fRl- The purpose of the Women's Chris tian Temperance Union is abolition of intoxicants-not tobacco, declared Mrs. Ella A. Boolc, national prcsi- dent of the organization, who pre- sided over an executive meeting to- day in preparation for the national convention which opens tomorrow.
 No organization can succeed with more than one major purpose" ," she explained.
 Mrs. Boolc said the only way in which the w. C. T. |. would attempt to curb the use of tobacco will be by education of the young.