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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
DEMOCRACY IN GERMANY

The Germans have no reason to be excessively sorry for having lost the World War. Look what they got in return for losing it, As Nil, Wilson had it. ,ho var was fought to make the world safe for democ- racy. The kind of democracy that existed in Germany before inc war was a very poor brand. The kind Of democracy We gave them " chance 10 adopt after the war is something entirely different. one needs only to note the following paragraph dcs- cribng now the new German de mocracy works to come 10 tn" con- clusion that it ought 10 be worth the money they are paying in rcparations;
 "The German Constitution pro- vides (Article 7&) that Ii at least 10 per cent of the registered voters petition for a proposed law, 1t must be submitted to the Rcichstag. If the Reichstag asscnts 10 it, it be- comes law. If the Ecichstag rejects il. it is submitted to popular re- ferendum l. then becomes law if it obtains q majority of the votes cast unless it alters the constitution
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

than in November 1928. The pro- duction of taxicabs, however, show ed an increase in November over the previous month, and also over November. 1928.
 It must not be overlooked that much of the decline undoubtedly has been due 10 shutdowns in the Ford plants One-third of all the cars produced during the first nine months of 1929 were Fords. Those in the know say that automobile production in 1850 will follow public demand more closely than in the past, and that the years output is expected to start slowly and finish strongly.
 It perhaps is not too much to anticipate that business generally will follow this lead,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

burned scrolls of the TOrah and for bade it's study under penalty of death. He tortured all who prac- ticed the rite of initiation, who ob- served the Sabbath, and who con- tinued 10 cling fast to any of the Jewish principles and customs Thus by dint of the sword, Antio- chus Epiphan"s sought to impose upon Judah and the Jewish people the hall, f,Hellenizod culture of Syria which was no more than q de graded pasanism
 In that crucial hour. Mattathias. the aged priest in the Village Of Modin. and his five valiant sons eN- hibitrd their answering courage in their struggle against the syrannic cdicts and rule of the syrian king. With Judah the Nacrabran as the leader and with q small courageous group of men. Mattathias and his sons rose in rebellion against An tiochus Epiphancs. They took up arms against the overwhelming ElldIl forces, lpNRNL NliH uiiOlI perseverance, and hrroism, and finally dealt the mighty army of Syria the fatal blow of defeat. In tho year 1G5 E. (. r.. Judah thr Maccabean entered Jerusalem. purified the temple. and rededi~ catod it To the worship o- the One God.
 From generation 10 generation inc Jewish people commemorate this historic event by lighting can dl"s in the home and the syna- goguo. and by rccounting 10 th" children the valor and horoism Of Israel in it's perennial fight against tyranny and oppression. In this way, the Jewish people arc prescrv- ing the Feast of Hamukkah as a symbol Of in" victory of the forces Of light over the forces of dark ucss-tho two forces which clash in every age and every land.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
NEW BRITAIN AND WATERBURY
 INDU SERIAL GAINS

While New Britain is congratu- lating herself upon four new in dustries of importance, which will be merged with the Stanley Electric Tool Co.,. a subsidiary here of the Stanley Works. similar satisfaction is evident in Waterbury. where the Scovill Manufacturing company has announced it will acquire an industry of national importance and move it to Waterbury. It is reported that this industry is the A. Schrader & Sons plant of Brooklyn, N. Y, makers of valves The Waterbury transaction will require the issuance of $25,O00,000 in debenture bonds.
 Coming at a time when comment is common that New England in dustries are not standing up very well in competition with those sit uatcd elsewhere, the requirement of these industries by New Britain and Waterbury concerns does much to | disprovc the allegation. The New England Council sometime ago reported that in spite of the loss of textile plants to the South, New | England had gained more other in dustrics than it had lost, and was employing moro persons in industry than ever before in it's history. I; | is high time that the nisconccption about New England industrial de cadence were throughIy eliminated.
 The record now stands thus: That the Stanley Works. through it's sub sidiary, the Stanley Electric Tool company, has acquired the Ajax Electric Hammer company of New York, the l.. k, Carter company ol l Syracuse, x. Y, the Unshear com- pany, Inc, of New York, and the Grove Safety Saw company, Inc. of Cincinnati. That surely is con- siderable for one year. In addition the Scovill Manufacturing company of Waterbury has acquired a S25
 o00. .000 concern in Brooklyn, saiC 10 he the A. Schrader x Son, company.
 New Britain and Waterbury arr justified in congratulating cacf other
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
VOTING ON YOUNG PLAN

In accordance with the democratic provisions Of government in Ger many since the war, the Young plan was subjected 10 democratic deci- sion yesterday. There is little doubt what the people think about the plan. Ratification was victorious by a vote of approximately four to one.
 Those opposing began their cam paign in October. The Nationalist group led by Hugenberg, the Fas- cist group led by Hitler, and the eo-calicd 'steel-hclmets' group, joined in a campaign to reject the Young plan.
 In favor of the Young rlan stood President Hindenburg, who force fully opposed the destructive attempts Of tho Nauonalist-F combination. The Nationalist-Fas- cists obtained the signatures of l0.QS per cent of the total voters Of the republic, compelling the Reichstag to vote on their "Liberty Law" plan. The Reichstag rejected it by d large majority. It accordingly went before the people.
 To defeat the Young plan in Germany the Nationalist-Fascists needed d majority Of all registered voters. or 2Q.50O,0Oo. The National ists and Fascists could obtain only 100000 names to their petition in October
 The Nationalist Fascist defeat is expected to greatly weaken the Nationalist party. which has 16 per cent of the delegates in the Ecichstag. But an increase in strength of the Fascists is likely as Nationalists, convinced Of the futility of continuing with that party. may be inclined to join the Fascists. In elections recently held in Baden. the Nationalist vote de creased 30 per cent, while the Fas- cist vote increased 15O per cent.
 The Social Democrats and similar parties are so far in the lead that neither the Nationalists, the Fascists nor any other opponents of the Young plan have had the slightest chance to gain control of the govern- ment nor to defeat the complete ratification of the Young plan.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
RIGHT TURNS

In Bristol traffic is quite the problem it is elsewhere. The city has a few street corners which are as Lad as those found in most cities of it's size and even larger. New Britainites who motor to Bristol know them quite well.
 Aldie Breault, traffic sergeant Of Bristol, believes that the state should control traffic in the interest of uniformity. He will make recon- mendation at the next meeting of the board of police commissioners that the city try the plan to permit right turns on red lights at various Intersections He is inclined to be cautious, however, recommending d tria at a specified intersection or intersections rather than going at the business in a wholesale manner.
 New Britain has had some eX- perience in allowing right turns on red lights, and also in not allowing them. Our experience has been that the character of the intersection should be the deciding factor At some intersections a right turn on red is an evil; at other intersections, where the intersccting streets are of proper width and the average flow of traffic permits, such turns are an advantage.
 State control of traffic in the in- torcSt of uniformity throughout the state would not be an advantage If there were no exceptions made at certain intersections. Where right turns on red are allowed in New Britain such permission is given by signs adjoining the lights, usually attached to the same pole. Where such signs are not in evidence such turns are not allowed in New Brit ain. This system works satisfactor- fly. the citys traffic department us ing exceptional judgement, after due investigation, as to where right turns on red are advisable and
 where they are not. By conferring
 with the New Britain traffic de partmcnt Sergeant Breault of Bris-
 tol no doubt can obtain some val uable tips based on experience and experimentation.
 What has been found everywhere i however, is that no traffic regula-
 tious are perfect; for the simple
 reason that they can never take thu
 place of common sense, caution anc
 prudence on the part of drivers.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
i CHRISTMAS IiTANl

By Daniel T. Hawk From cheap, colorcd fountain pens And non-rotillablc pencils; From hip-nasks devoid of spirituou3 contents.
 Good Lord, | diver Us! From nechtie racks of embroidered hoops; From pipes of near bri&r and eel luloid mouthpieccs; From comc-apart cuff buttons thac always do; From necktics of rainbow -shaminS hues.
 We bcseech Thee to spare
 US, From pocket diaries and dca!, sets; From pocket slippers, knitted ties and Gaudy socks; From framed wall mottocs. DO It now" and such;
 Deliver us, We pray Thee, Finally, 0 Lord, for those gifts Of Nulc We do net receive.
 We thank Thee for Thy loFins
 kindness.!
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

Overheard by Walter G. Goldsmith
 Hello, Moc.'
 "Hcllo. Joe"
 "Howzit with you. baby"
 Not bad. Howzit with you?"
 "Aw, l been mailm' out lotta Christmas cards to d lottu mugs. It's the bunk"
 "Yeh, it burns me wastiu' good stamps once a year wishin' Merry Christmas to q lotta apes that you hope'll choko.'
 "Yoh, gummin' up the mails sondn' cards 10 thugs like Ham Ginsbcrg an Nate Bloomberg.."
 "Ych. that whole mob over at Superb Productions is arsenic 10 me"
 "Ych, an that bunch over at Mag nificcnt-Louise Carter an Mike kclly-thcy'd cop Santa Claus beard right off his pan if they only got the chanc't."
 "Yeh. Herb Epstein over at Al lied Producers has probly got q mortgage on the rcindeer.'
 But Il guys got to keep dishin' out the banana extract to them bandits"
 "Nch. Sendm' 'em Christmas cards is good publicity for guy.'
 Yer, it keeps 'em from forgettin' q guys name-the dirty tramps.'
 Say, Joe, are you gonna send T card 10 Nanny over at Acme Pic turo$?'
 Nav. I don't hafta. HIanny's one white little guy-I like him. don't need to end him no card
 'Naw, A guy'd be a chump to send Christmas cards to his friends. '
 "Well, gimme a buzz over at the club sometime"
 "Yeh. If l don't buzz you. buzz me"
 50 long, Moe"
 'So long, Joc.'
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

Of Scotland' means Church Of Scot land.
 Q. Where was the motion pictur" Trail of '9S" filmed@
 4. On the Continental Divide. near Corona, Colorado; at Aber- combie Canyon, fifty miles from Cordova, AlasNa and at Culver City, California.
 e. Would a ten pound weight dropped in the ocean sink 10 the bottom if it was 10 miles deep.
 4. Yes.
 Q. Do all animals swim na,- urally-
 \. According 10 the best authori- tics, all animals, excepting man, monkeys, and perhaps the three toed sloth, either swim naturally or go through the motions of swimming when suddenly immersed in wate". There are, however, several animals that although they swim naturally. drown as they swim This is the case with rabbits, mice. molcs and the smaller cas-, whose fur becomes saturated causing them 10 sink.
 Q. What is Social Science?
 \. The science that treats of the origin and history of society and so- clal phenomena. and the progress of civilization and the laws controlling human intercourse.
 Q. When did Amelia Earhca.t fly across the Atlantic ocean?
 A. June l7-l&, 19@S.
 Q. What is the average life span O a dog?
 A. IL has been estimated to range from seven to twelve years.
 e. What is tic capital of French indO-China?
 A, Hanoi, in the province Of Tonking.
 Q. How fast do radio waves travel?
 A. Approximately 1SG.&00 square miles per second
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
25 Years Ago Today

A letter was read at the meeting of the committee on investigation of the town finances Saturday evening from C. F. smith in which he an nounccd his resignation from the committee. His resignation was tabled
 The coming out party of Miss Min nie COrbin at the Hotel Russwin was a brilliant social function. Nine ty guests were present.
 The horsemcn held a jolly matinee in Franklin Square yesterday after noon. They were out in force and there were several exciting brushes which appealed strongly to the spec tatOrs.
 Governor and Mrs. Chamberlain have accepted the invitation of the officers of the woman'S hospital board 10 attend the charity L.lI. { The annual banquet and meeting Of the Society of Regular Physicians will be held Tuesday at the Hotel 1 Eusswin. Judge B. r. Galfncy and Marcus White will be the guests Of ! honor.
 1 Chief and Mrs. W, Rawlings wort . the guests of Alderman and Mrs. Joseph Towers at dinner yesterday. The moving pictures at Hanna's ! armory last night were new and very good. The feature picture consisted of $500 separate photographs,
 The annual Christmas entertain mcnt of the New Britain Quartctte | club will be held Wednesday eye ming.
 Elaborate plans are Icing made 1 for the Christmas celebration at tn" New Britain General hospital. Many | toys.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

Cop; And yet you ignore them. Farmer Williams: T looked at hem"
 Cop: "Then if you saw them and lrove by them, will you tell me what lou think they are it for?" Farmer Williams: "Christmas.'
 Harold Buhlcr. Copyright 1929, Reproduction
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

Conditions A strong area of high pressure covers eastern Canada and New England. A disturbance Of considerable intensity is central off Cape Hattcras with secondary over Ohio. This disturbance is at tended by rain and snow and high winds. Freezing temperatures were reported from northwest Florida
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy weather followed hy snow.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
SuggcStiOn,

To solve the Christmas question; Let all gifts be sent anonymously.
 Then Uncle Bert won't know whether you sent him anything or not, and won't be embarrassed over having failed to send you Something.
 And you, knowing that Uncle Bert won't know whether you sent Il present or not, won't have to send anything.
 And Uncle Bert. knowing that you won't know whether he sent anything or not, won't have 10 send anything.
 In this way we'll soon reach the point where nobody will send any body anything.
 And that will be fine,!
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Dee. 2&.-l'orccast for Southern New England: snow tonight and possibly Tuesday morn inG. Slowly rising temperature; strong northeast winds and gales this afternoon and tonight; shifting to west and diminishing on Tuesday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Cloudy with snow tonight and prob ably in central and north portions Tuesday morning; not so cold in north portion tonight and in east and north portions Tuesday; strong northeast winds shifting to west on Tuesday.
 New Haven and vicinity: Snow tonight followed by clearing Tues day, slightly warmer.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD
 tONSOLIDATION

For ten years the Interstate Com mcrce Commission worked on the plan of railroad consolidation just announced. Yet it remains merely q suggestion by that body. The rail- roads are not bound by law to fol- low out the suggestions, although in the background there turks the possibility of congressional action to force them to enter into satis- factory consultations.
 The report turns out to be most conservative in it's features regard ing eastern roads. In the case oI the New England roads it quite generally concurs with the findings of the Storrow report five years ago. which in effect had it that the New England roads could best be left alone to work out their own salvation. without utilizing trunk lines west Of the Hudson as god fathers. The l. C. C. report leaves the Boston & Maine and the New Haven independent, leaving the E. & A. as the New England link of the New York Central, and linking up other New England roads around these systems. This scheme is con- tra1y to the belief in some clrcules that the New England lines might all be combined in one system, with the exception perhaps of the New York Centrals link into New Eng land. To this extent the friends of the New Haven who had hoped to have it designated as the main system for the consolidated New England lines are disappoint- ed. The l. C. C. would prefer to see the two major New England systems kept separate, and there IS a plenitude of logic in this thesis despite what the Boston Chamber of Commerce and it's affiliated or eanlzations clam in favor of d general consolidation.
 The New York Central and the Pennsylvania systems as at present constituted arc left virtually un- changed; but the Baltimore X Ohio, already using the Reading railroa i and the New Jersey Central tracks in reaching New York, and owning 4 substantial stock interest in these lines, would receive them. enabling if 10 go forward with important improvements; but the ownership by the E. X 0. Of the important Western Maryland would have to end. The Chesapeake &a Ohio and the Wabash would be made into two additional eastern trunk lines by obtaining other lines not in the control of the three present maJor systems. The five eastern trunk lines thus tentatively arranged would each be approximately the sam( size with respect 10 mileage and valuation. Thus they should be abb 10 compete on somewhat ever terms. especially in freight traffic,
 Actual consultations will be long way off. The railroads stand prepared 10 argue their eases in' fnitum. Only accrlorating action by Congress can change the outlook The l. C. C. must be given moro power to enforce consultations, o' Congress might take action directly using the I. C. C. report as a basis
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

You can get an answer 70 any question Of tact or information h9 writing 10 the Question Editot. NeH Britain Herald, Washington Bur"au 1922 New York avenue Washington, D. c. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advise cannot be given. nor can eX. tended research De undertaken. Al other questions will receive per sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be ansW cred. All letters are confidential.-Ed Editor.
 c. How mach does a cubic foot Of soft coal weigh"
 A. From A to 54 pounds.
 c. What does it cost to send q letter 10 China?
 A. Postage to China is five cents for the first ounce and three cents fJr each additional ounce, or fraction thereof,
 c. In what picture has Jack Perrin appeared? What is his ad- dress?
 A. Some of his pictures are Guardians of the Wild," Harvest oi Hate" "Hoof Beats of Non- geance," "pmnging Hooofs," "The Two OutlaWs,' "The Water Hole. " and Wild Blood" His home ad- dress is 140Gl2 x. Manizanita, Los Angeles, California.
 Ic +I,. t,I- (',,,,1 Ir,,, Non the same as the Grand Canyon of Colorado?
 A. The Arkansas Grand Canyon is situated in Colorado, near the source of the Arkansas river, the eastern portion of it, about nine miles in length, being known as the Royal Gorge. The Arkansas Grand 1 Canyon is distinct from the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, which ia chiefly in Arizona.
 Q. Through what states does the Colorado river run? How long is it?
 A. The Colorado river and it's upper tributaries rise in the noun tains oi Wyoming, Colorado and Utah, where precipitations, especial 1 ly in the form of snow, is heavy. In c!uding the Green river, the Color ado is about HOO miles long. It's , drainage basin covers 244,000 square | miles, and includes parts of seven SateS Wyoming, Colorado, Utah. New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona and | California. The river forms the boundary between Arizona, New | Mexico for 17 miles, and then flows so miles through the Republic Of Mexico to the Gulf of California.
 c. What is a prime number | What are the prime numbers be- tween one and twenty? A. A prime number is divisible only by itself and unity. The prime numbers from one to twenty are: i, ,, 3, ,, :, i, 13. 17 and 19. c. What is the address of CIac- eEce Darrow?
 A. = West Washington St, Chi cago, Illinois.
 Q. What are the meanings and l dcriyations of Alitea and Lucas?
 A. Alitea IS form of a Greek girls name meaning truth" Lucas is from the Latin name Luke mean. ing Tight
 @. What state has the larges number of registered automobiles?
 A. New York whose registration O motor vehicles in 1928 totalc. 2,0S3,942.
 Q, What is the largest oil com pany in the United States?
 A. The Standard Oil Company o New Jersey.
 c. Does the term Kirk of Scot land" refer to a person? A. The Scottish word Kirk mean "church' and the expression "kirl
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
"NO I'un;,~",,

Haley; How do you know Gray son has finished his Christmas shop ping?
 ConIey: q work in the bank where he kept his account,'
 -J. E. Neblin.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
Member Audit Bureau ot Circulation

WPNUVT RUUIl I1UT ViEU UT NTF' UF'F07VTF The A. B. C. IS a national Ut UtganlZat1on which furnishes uewspape and adNer- tisers with 8 strictly honest analysis {: circulation. Our circulation statistics zre based upon this audit. This insures rr'- tectlon against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures 10 both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
Natural Error.

Cop: "What's the matter with you rubcs? Cant you see those red and green lights?"
 Farmer Williams: "Ycs, sir.'
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

or conflicts with a constitutional provision, In that event. it requires a majority of all voters on the registers
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23

The Herald Is on sale daily lD New York at IIotalng's Newsstand, Times Square; Schultz's Newssands, Entrance Grand Central. 42ud StIcet.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-23
HOLLYWOOD IBSt

Something we all need for Christ, mas is the umbrcakable father.