New Britain herald., 1929-12-31
COUNCIL APPROVES
 RELIEF MEASURES
Republicans Break Away From Alderman Judd'S Leadership

sufferers, and park department em- ployment for men who are too aged or infrm for heavy labor, two projects urged by Mayor paoness1 earlier in the month and defeated by the council, were set in motion last night.
 Long discussion preceded favor able action on each. In the matter ot funding park provements, the solid republican wall which has vo.- ed almost ar a unit on nearly every question which has come before the council in several years. was broken with Alderman David L. Nair suc- Cessful!y opposing Alderman William H. Judd. G. o. F. leader in the Coun- ell. who protested an appropriation for park work.
 Nair Favorable 10 S3,00O
 Mayor Paonessa had asked that $l0,000 be appropriated from the In- cidcntal fund, leaving q balance of about S6,uO0 in that account, and Councilman Samuel Sablotsky had moved for favorable action. After the debate had been under way for some time, Alderman Nair offered a compromise, making the appropri1- ton sS,000. Councilman Sablotsky later withdrew his motion in favor Of the Nair suggestion, and support ed the latter.
 Outlining his plan, the mayor made it known that Sl0,000 would provide work for 50 or 60 men. pay ing each s16 for work performed every second week, this fund carry ing through three months. Many of those who would get jobs now re- ceve about $S a week from the vel fare department If given work the city would be getting a return, which is not the case now, the mayor argued.
 Not the Time For Talk This is not a time for talk gen tlemen," the mayor counselled. There are many who need help. Thank God, most of us do not know what poverty and suffering is, but believe there are many people suf- fering in silence rather than ask the city for charity today
 "Gentlemen; have a heart.' Judd Against SlO,0o0 Appropriation
 Alderman Judd recalled his op- position to a similar recommenda- ton at the last meeting and made it known tl,at he would not vote to appropriate the $l0,O00. He said that the board of finance and tax ation had considered the suggestion
 ! expressed concern as to the wisdom of draining the incidental fund when there are still several months Of winter weather during which heavy costs of snow removal might be en- countered, and predicted that an extra tax levy will be necessitatei If the projects goes through.
 Opposition was also voiced by Alderman Johnson who questioned the honesty of the claims for aid made by some of those now receiv- ing assistance from the welfare de- partment, and remarked that park improvements cannot be carried ont as efficiently in winter weather as Tn the warmer seasons.
 The protest by Johnson brought criticism from Councilman Sablot- sky who hearkened back to the alderman opposition to the pur- chase of a snow loader last year, and spoke of Johnson's plea that no equipment be bought but that the poor people" be given work with shovels. If that isn't politics, what is?' Sablotsky inquired.
 Says JOhnsOn's Heart is Cold
 To this. Mayor Paonessa, who had turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem. Walter R. Falk, added: T don't wonder at Alderman Johnson. who has no family, to have the cold heart that he has. We are spend- ing millions of dollars annually 10 teach people American ideals anu to impress upon them that this is d country of the people. How can we do this better than to take care Of them when they need help? 1 am only asking for mercy for the poor people; it isn't anything that I'm looking for in my own interests. l need your cooperation"
 Alderman Nair recognized merit in tie movement. but was for a smaller appropriation. Fixing the amount at $3,o00, he offered his amendment that this grant be made.
 Approval Of such an amount with the understanding that more will be given later if it is needed was cX- pressed by Alderman Peter J. Pa jewski Of the fifth ward.
 Aye and Nay Vote
 At the mayors request, the vote was taken by "ayes" and nays" Those favoring the $&,OUu approprl. alion were: Mayor Paonessa, Alder men Falk, Nair, PajeWski and Ma, and Councilmen Scheuv. Holt IIf Der, Ziegler, Holmbcrg. WiIford. Holloway, Curtin, Warner. Nelson. Mlynarski, Greene, conlon and Sab lotsky.
 Opposed to the appropriation were Aldermen Judd and Johnson and CoHncilmen flames and Parker.
 4 unanimous vote Of approya. Was given the recommendation Of the board of finance and taxation that subway bond issue Of S7i.- ogD be put on tine market The re- ceipts will finance program of i'm proEements on several streets.
 Aldermen Johnson and Falk wcfe slSners Of resolution that subway work be given out on coup"titiy" bid with the stipulation that labor De hired from the municipal bureau at city hall.
 The fourth ward alderman prom lsed savings 10 th" city under this scheme, remarkng That this has been the experience Of past years. He then turned 10 criticism of the plan Of engaging steam shOyels from