New Britain herald., 1929-02-15
WOULD ELIMINATE
 TRAFFIC OFFICERS
Judge Mink Advocates Auto madc Lights to Reduce Costs
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR DIES
George Blkkley Succun,bs to Septic P0isoning-Alicnation Case Set tled-Larceny Cases Continued- Autos COlltde-Bricfs.

Judge s. Russell Mink of the pro- bate court, Q former deputy judge of the Bristol police court. believes that police departments, particular ly in cities which have grown as rapidly as Bristol. should be re- lieved of the expense involved in the direction of traffic. A statement to this effect was made yesterday by Judge Mink while State Commis- sioner of Motor Vehicles Robbins B. Stoeckel. on the other hand. was advocating the substitution of plain clothes" policemen for uniformed men in the watclr now maintained for city traffic law violations.
 The elimination of the traffic po- licemcn. Judge Mink points out would make more officers available for street duty. which in itself would mean added protection 10 the prop erty owner and taxpayer, who is called upon to foot all bills incurred by the department. As in tho case of Bristol. the demand for addi- tional police officers is greater than can be supplied by the budget ap- propriation unless the burden of the taxpayer is increased by higher tax rate.
 The pl n of Judge Mink is now gradually being developed by this city. A few months ago the serv- ices of day traffic officer in For cstville center were discontinued with the installation of an electro matic signal, which is operated by m ans of metal trips ill the pave ment. Similar signals arc now be- ing installed at the corier of North Main and Main. Meadow. Center. Race and North streets. When these are placed in operatic |, probably carly next week, the day traffic beat at the corner of Main and North Main streets will be discontinued and a second officer will be availa- ble for street duty. The expense in- volved in connection with tho rental of these signals is now charged to the general city under special ac- count. thereby relieving the police department of that expense. This change was made upon the rccom- den.
 Judge Mink's proposal is looked upon with favor by several city off, cials and a large number of citizens who believe that additional protec- tion should be afforded the city particularly during the night time Many also believe that. inasmuch as all fines for motor vehicle viola tons are paid to the motor vehicle department. the state should as- sume the cost of enforcing such regulations.
 Alienation Case settled
 The suit for $e5.0o0 brought by Mrs. Frances Crowley of this city against her ncighbor. Mrs. Eva Welch. on the claim that the latter had alicnated the affections ot Jeremiah J. Crowley. husband ot Mrs. Crowley. was settled yesterday afternoon in the superior court al Hartford with Judge Newell Jen. nings acting in the role of arbiter All of the facts in connection with the case had been barred to the jury I when Judge Jennings halted the trial and excused the jurors while he discussed the case with the defend ants and plaintiffs lawyers. As a result of the conference it was agreed that Mrs. Weich would pay all of the court costs and attorney, fees. The jury was then dismissed foi the day by Judge Jennings after the settlement had been explained.