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New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
OTHERS PAYING AS THEY GO

Administrators Of Connecticuts grand old party government, seeking comparisons with other less eniight- ened com monwealths, have fre- Quently pointed 10 the government Of New York with that alarm which is concomitant of the superiority complex.
 We in Connecticut are on the pay as-you-go plan, it has been unctuous- lv proclaimed, even as regards the expensive racket of building high ways, while in New York they must issue bonds for highway building purposes.
 But times 10 change, and the lat est report from New York state has it that the Empire State is very close to the point where it, too, is con- structing roads on the pay-as-yougo principle. Revenue vas available from current income to pay for SIC per cent of the road building done in 1928, and since then the percent age has grown, though complete re- ports are not available.
 Back Tn 1905 the Empire State voted to issue s50,000,000 in bonds for highway purposes. In 1928 only s448,00O was expended on roads from the sale of bonds, while nearly s19,000,000 was invested in improved roads from current income
 Quite as remarkable is the an- nouncemant, coming from Washing ton, that whereas in 1907 New York spent only s1,704,0oo on road build ing-the money coming entirely from bonds-in 1928 the amount spent for highways was nearly s2o,- 100000.
 That is approximately g per capita per annum for road building
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

And there is such a thing as get ting used to it. The first month may be the hardest for any of us in New Orlean.-but there are thousands ot people enjoying themselves there They know how 4 northerner would melt.
 It is most unfortunate to our comfort that some of us try to look our best even on a hot summer day.
 Which IS our way of taking note of the fact that it was a hot time i'll the old town the past few days.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 21 Pt-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy today and tomorrow; prob ably showers tonight; not much change Tn temperature; light west 10 northwest winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity; Fair tonight; Tuesday local thunder showers followed by cooler.
 Conditions: Pressure is low over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and high over the South Atlantic and Gulf states. This pressure distribution has caused warm southwest winds with high temperatures over the Middle Atlantic states Southern New England and the Ohio Valley. Many stations reported maximums of 100 degrees or higher. A few light showers were reported from Northern New York. Rains were general in the Lake Superior region.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
THE, WATER SUPPLY

What causes New Britain to hesl- tate about joining with Hartford in planning an enlarged water supply is that Hartford IS too anxious to have New Britain join hands.
 Hartford is in the position of salesman who is trying to talk New Britain into accepting something that the city is not quite certain would be to its advantage.
 Hartford is meeting with sales resistance"
 The Hartford Times says New Britain gains nothing from an ob- structiye attitude"
 Still, New Britain can lose nothing by being careful, prudent and look ing before she leaps.
 Hartford may be actuated by the best of motives 10 assist a sister city as well as herself, or she may be actuated by 75 per cent of selfish motives. Cp 10 the present moment nobody in New Britain seems to be certain of just what
 It is likely that the water prob lem Of the two cities will be debated for several years before there is definite action taken. At first there was little objection hereabouts against cooperating with Hartford, but the more the officials and clLi- zens generally 'analyzed" the CO., operative plans the more they took to the opinion there is no hurry about the co-operatiev scheme, and that perhaps New Britain's interests were best served by remaining aloof and independent.
 It 1s significant that Mir, Mo Donough, who ran for Mayor on the Democratic ticket. and MT. Quiglcy. who was elected Mayor were some what in agreement regarding the need for New Britain opposing any cooperative scheme which il was believed locally would be to it's dis advantage.
 Since then Mayor Quigley has gone even further by suggesting tha. the state take over all the water rights, issue bonds, and parcel the water out 10 the various cities and towns-a plan that does not re- ceiye hearty approval in all circles, particularly in view of a natural re- luctance to give the state more pow CT over towns than it already pos sesses
 The Times is optimistic on one point: There is plenty of water ill the Pennington river for all con- cerned."
 We want our share, that's all.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
CYCLISTS KNOW NO LAW

Boys on bicycles in this town seem to have the traffic situation well tanned. They never heard Of traffic rules, signals or boulevard regula- tions.
 They are the only creatures on wheels who keep on moving wher the traffic signals are against traf- fic. When the harassed pedestrian is certain no automobile can run him down and he can cross the street in peace, he may yet be bumped by a messenger boy on wheel rolling around the corner. When the law abiding motorist approaches the West Main boulevard from an intersect- ing street and dutifully stops. he is likely to be surprised to discoSer that boy on a bicycle a1ongsids ? him pedals right into West Main street without ever hesitating
 Where are the Joe Kennedys. any
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
ALL OVER BY NOVEMBER. AND
 WHY

The wise men of the business world are studying business cycles as never before. The statistical bu- reaus, which furnish manufacturing establishments with more figures and statistics than the officials know what to do with, include much ancient and modern history regard ing business cycles.
 It is found that the present spirit of hesitancy' in business has lasted 14 months, more Or less. depending upon which statistical bureau be- gins the cycle far enough in the past. All similar cycles that ever occtrred in America and England are being studied with the same vim and vigor that used to be put into study ing production,
 The result is a general impression that the present depression is due to vamoose around the last of
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
cameras and a megaphoned director

cameras and megaphoned dlreClOr.
 The simpleton who took his Ing ersoll to Tiffanys for repairs is a blood brother to the American who finds himself in the front row of a smart London theater wearing a sack suit. And as for the concertina or opera hat. boys they are out like a light. The uncrushable dicer is now the berries. In Harlem they hold the first three theater rows for whites-in London for Americans,
 The famous cross on St. Pauls 8 steeple has been re-gilded and gilt ters respendently. Twenty five thou sand leaves of 24 karat gold were used. Nothing else would withstand the London atmosphere. St. Pauls, incidentally, is beautiful and l al- ways like to gaze at it among the first things I do while awander in London. Yet it is really just so much magnificent and noble masonry - without sympathy. It smacks entire ly of pomp and prosperity and offers nothing in humility. I like my cathedrals humble.
 The sun scudded out for a brief and I mounted numbering bus top. It was then she discovered l was wearing my dinner coat pantaloons hour this afternoon and my wife Dhich have silk stripes down the side with blue serge coat. It's so durn muggy Tn this town a fellow can hardly see at all
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New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
HOOVER EXERCISING
 CARE IN SELECTION
Picks Tariff and Power COnlmiS.
 sion With Caution

Washington, July 21 (UP)-Pres- ident Hoover is exercising more care in selection of the members of the new tariff and power commissions than in the case of any other ap- pointments thus far in his adminis- tration, it was learned Saturday at the White House.
 The authority to adjust tariff by 50 per cent and to lease and regu- late the generation of electrical en- ergy for the nation is recognized as among the greatest powers lodged in the government.
 The T. members of the two com- missions must be confirmed by the senate and their records will <, scrutinized closely A bitter conflict will be in order if any one group gets control of either commission.
 Interested in Tariff
 The president is especially inter- ested in the tariff commissions per- sonnel because he signed the re- promise that the commission would adjust defects without regard to such influences as logrollng and politics as may have animated con- gress.
 The president calls his problem "a picture puzzle and has announced several weeks may be occupied in working out the solution.
 It is possible Mir Hoover may se- lect two members of each commits sion and send their nominations to the senate before the present spe- cial session is adjourned. This course has been suggested because it is question whether either commission can operate legally unless at least two members are confirmed.
 Want disappointment
 Some members of the tariff com- mission have been active in seeking reappointment. It is accepted as a foregone conclusion that Edgar B. Brossard of Utah and Alfred Pearce Dennis of Maryland will be re- named. Brossard is a friend of Chairman Shoot of the senate finance committee. now a White House guest. Shoot has been more influential in securing appointments than perhaps any other single sen ator. Dennis is an intimate friend of the president.
 Claude Draper of<the Wyoming utility commission is mentioned as possible power commission ap- pointee.
 No candidates are being openly endorsed for either commission, al- though senators are known to have submitted privately the names of some eligible men in their state.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
THE LUXURY TRADE AND THE ESSENTIALS

The luxury trade, as was to be eX- pected, is the chief sufferer during the period of marking time until matters begin tightening themselves in September of October. Even then 1t may take longer for the luxury trade to get back on it's feet. For the luxury trade Is particularly vul- nerable. When people begin to be careful with their money, watching the prices, reading the bargain ads and doing their shopping with vigor rather than lasstude, luxuries are at a disadvantage unless they, too, are offered attractively.
 Yet we hear, or have heard, that the luxuries of today are the necessi- ties of tomorrow. And in the main that has been true. One hundred years ago the character of the aver age home of today would have been considered a concession to luxurious living.
 The great hotels that have been erected in almost every large city and resort during the past few decades combine utility with luxury. The word from almost all Of them is that they are doing much less business than ever before. Down in Atlantic City, for instance, it is said that most of the large hotels have been only one-third occupied this summer; and if there is place where hotels should be crammed full in the summer time it is in At lantic City.
 In New York there are only Is flesh and blood" plays running; and in the entire United States there are only 25 theatrical attrac- lions on the boards. So it is seen that more than half the number still on the boards during this, the most arid theatrical season in decades. are operating in New York; and three of the 15 are hits" The month, indeed, shows more flesh and blood" plays running in Lon- don than in New York, there being IS on the boards in the British metropolis.
 But in comparison with this are reports of great industrial corpora tions, which are not at all as black as the luxury trade statistics; in- deed, some of them are quite bright. General Electric shows an increase in business; 50 do several great grocery firms; so have the electric utility corporations. The railroads report fewer empty cars on the sid ings, and slightly more tonnage is being carried. Which gives the i'm presson that the trade in necessities is not sharing the difficulties of the luxury trade. AS 10 automobiles, they seemed classified as partly necessity and partly luxury.
 Much of the luxury trade will have 10 adjust itself to changed con- ditions, while the essentials are resting upon more firm foundations.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
PLACING THE BLAME

.. There is logic in blaming the Washington administration for the farm relief breakdown.
 Mfr. Hoover opposed the plan Of the farm belt. like Mir. Coolidge be- fore him. The equalization plan and the debenture plan were no good, according 10 the White House view, Maybe the White House view was correct. But when telling the farm CTS how bad their plans were the in- ference was created that the ad- ministration plan was better, If the farmers plan had been -adopted, and it had not worked, tho administration could have said T told you SO
 Now the farmers are quoting these words while pointing the fingers of indignation at the administrator
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Landers, Frary & Clark.
 The Y. M. C. A. baseball team defeated the kensington Tabs, 10 ', at Walnut Hill park last eve- ming.
 A pamphlet containing the new motor vehicle laws has been mailed to all the automobile owners ;n this city.
 A. J. Sloper has gone to Maine on a camping trip.
 The tax collectors will lengthen their office hours this week to give their tax bills.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

The A. T. & T. tries to tell the public that in ten years the growth and use of the telephone is to be so great that there will not be enough operators to take care of the calls under the manual system. AS q matter of fact, We thought the hello girls were due to marry off much faster than that
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

stroyed a building owned by Pas quale Monteleone in the commune of Vibo Valentia, Saturday. Damages were estimated at 150,000 lire. Po- lice began an investigation, suspect ing incendiarism
 Salerno, July H1 UP)-Vincenzo Falzano was killed and three other cattle merchants and Giuseppe Ava gliano, driver of the automobile, were injured when the machine overturned near Pesto after blowing a tire.' They were en route to Rocca Da Spide.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
25 Fears Ago Today

Six local men were granted pat ents at Washington during the past week.
 Unless the hot and dry weather is supplanted y a rainy season in the near future, the price of yege- tables will rise sky high.
 The Tabs have decided to outfit room for gymnastic purposes. Plans are also being completed for the annual field day to be held at Rentschler's park.
 Orson F. Curtis has been award ed the contract for the construc- tion of the big factory addition 10
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with scattered thunder showers; warmer in east central portion to- night; not 50 warm Tuesday: cooler Tuesday night; moderate to fresh southwest shifting to west and northwest winds.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
BURNED BY GASOLINE

Hartford, July 2f - MT. and Mrs. H. A. Button were painfully burned Saturday afternoon in their home when gasoline being used by Mrs. Button to clean a dress, exploded and ignited. Mrs. Button extinguish- ed the flames on her arms by wrap ping them in the pajamas she was wearing Physicians said it will be a month before Mrs. Button will recover from her burns. Her hus- band was less seriously injured.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Oklahoma leads the world in natural gas. Yet it happens to pos sess no outstanding senator at the moment who contributes 10 the output in Washington.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Hard times are twice IS hard to any gas station owner whose place is situated on highway under con- struction most of the summer.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

One cannot help admiring the Senate for it's stamina in sticking to its knitting in city which in hot weather is said to he where hell starts.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Whenever 1t is necessary to look over what's aillng a street they as- sign Alderman Nair to do the de- tective work.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

These -sitters seem trying to prove that there is something in the ape theory by going back to the chief occupation of mans ancestors.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

the summer tourist business is dolng Maine no good. At least. no more than happens 10 Switzerland,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
Msmhes Audit Bureau of Circulation

Membee Audit Bureau of Circulation The A B. C. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- slSers with s strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This inrures pro- tection against fraud tn newspaper dis trbution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
COMBATING THE HOT SPELL

COMBATING THE HOT SPELL
 How is it that whenever there is hot weather in this climate We suf- fer and fume, while down in New Orleans or Florida the heat lasts all summer and the natives don't suffer half as much nor do they waste much of their time in growing about it?
 Main trouble is we do not dress for hot weather. Men wear coats, collars, etc.-raiment that Is quite comfortable at 75 or 80 degrees but hard on the system when the bulb trickles above 90.
 In the privacy of the home take of the coat and the shirt and col lar on hot day and note the diff <erence.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Maybe people now tell that kind of stories in the living room be- csuse there aren't any livery stables any more.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
Member of sh. Associated P-.ss

Ths Associated Press is excluAveIy er- titled 10 the Cse for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited tn this paper and also local nsws published therein.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

The Herald fs on Mle daily ir New York at HotahnE's Newsstand. Times Square; schultss Newsstand, Entrance Grand Central 4.nd Street
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Reader asks us how to play poIi- tics. Call at City Hall and no price charge for lessons
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

The only profitable advertising medi7m in ths City. Circulation books and prea room alvays open to adverisera
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

If a bank account is evidence of corruption, all the newspaper re- porters we know are above reproach.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

It's no wonder the underworld IS so rotten when you observe the kind of important citizens it pals with
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

They say that Hollywood dancer who got black eye really is a ni@e girl and never acts rough unless she's drunk.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

One explanation of radio programs is that eggs and vegetables long past their prime can't embarrass a loud speaker.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Shortage Of cocoanuts has caused the closing of several Manila OH factories.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

regardless of how the money is ob- tained.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

One advantage in being poor is that the fellow who says you are q great guy hasn't q note in his DOCK ct that needs endorsing.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

II may not matter to many of you, of course, but 1 miss my dog. Due to the absurd six months quar- antine law he was left behind Tn Belgium with a months old Cairn Scottie, a new found friend who chews Billys ears and nips his paws when he tries to nap. Billy merely looks at him quizziCally but never protests. Secretly l believe the Scot tie has him bluffed, We shall pick him up next week to resume our motor trip.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

The head bell hop at Claridge's $ startling image of the movie ac, pr Gary Cooper. American flappers who catch sight Of him, stop. gasp and look about for an array of movie
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Americanism; Celebrating our freedom from England; wishing we were as free as the English
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Culture IS widespread, but in re- mote regions there are races still SO bcnighted they haven't even heard cf a hole in one.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Poorhouse: A place for the con- finement of the poor. Usually called a jail.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
Facts and Fancies
By Robert Cullen

bN IUIIItN What this country needs is a good flve-cent tip.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Washington is trying to get rid Of useless noises and hopes for a lit.le help from Ala bama and South Caro- lima
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21
RADIO TELEPHONE OPENS
 R0ME-SYDNEY SERVICE
Youthful Auto Driver Killed When Train Hits Car Fire De-
 stroys Building.
stroys Building.

Rome, July 21 (UP)-Radio tele- phone service between Italy and Au- stralia was opened officially Satur- day by Minister of Com mmunications Costanzo Ciano and Under Secre- taries Giunna and Fani, who talked with the Italian Consul General Grossardi at Sydney.
 Leghorn, July q UP)-Luigi Carlina, 21-year- old driver of an au- tomobile in which he was trans ferrng a number of physicians to various local hospitals, was killed when the machine was struck by 6 train at a grade crossing in the su- burb of Ardenza Saturday. Seven doctors were injured. They are Drs Fabiani, Gabriani, Venturini, Cat tani, Canzonieri, Zanotti and Bandi.
 Catanzaro. July o1 UP)-A fire of unknown origin practically de-
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

If bathing suits are naughty be- cause they reveal charms. a lot of them deserve praise for conspicuous virtue,
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Hannen Swaffer, the captious critic. rushing by hesitated long enough to tell of an old lady :n 'Ampsted 'Eath who was taken with pains on the appendicitis side. The new district medico was called Tn, made examinations. quieted fears and went his way. That evening the old lady remarked to her daughter: Tt was nice of the new vicar 10 call"
 But, mumsie. that wasn't the vicar that was the doctor
 70" said the old lady, musing, '1 thought he was little familiar for a yicar'
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Er tered st the Post once at New Britain
 As Second Clan Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

TELEPHONE CALLS
 Business Otice ...., PAS Editorial Rooms ..s. 926
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Civilization: Madly cheering 2 hero who can knock little white ball in little round hole.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Modern sin is much like slipping your shoes off. It isn't vulgar f nobody sees you.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-21

Daughter and her boy friend have uI until a m. without refueling.