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New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
MURDER
 THEORIES MANY
Reporter Never Filed Income
 Tax Return in Chicago

Chicago. June 2S UP)-Two gcn- sational theories were advanced to- day to explain the gang murder of Aired J. Lingle, Chicago Tribune rcporter-an assassintlon whose ramifcations have extended into public officialdom and into the un- derworld.
 One Of the theories was that Lingle was sacrificed by the Moran Aiollo north side gang of gamblers and liquor racketecrs in order that
 the ensuing indignation would re- suit in the custer of Police Commis- sioner William r. Russell and Chief of Detectives John Stege, who had been pushing the gang around" The other was that Lingle failed 70 i fix" dog racing for "ScarfaCe" Al Capone and paid for the failure with his life.
 Neither theory had the indorse-
 ment Of the clearing house" set up by combined law enforcement agen- cies to investigate the gang murder that has stirred Chicago more than any other of the 100 or so in the 1 last year.
 In the investigation of Iingle's l financial dealings with both public officials and gangsters, it became | known that the S65-a-week reporter never has filed an income tax return. 1 That angle vas revealed by Mrs. | Myrtle Blacklidge Tanner, collector of internal revenue. She did not ln-
 dicate any action was contemplated l in the matter.
 In working out the first theory. investigators pointed out that the po- i lice department had clamped q lid
 on gambling and liquor, the two
 chief cources of revenue for George
 Bugs" Moran and Joe Aiello, the millionaire gang leader. The Capone mob apparently was getting off more l lightly at the hands of the police, 1 the investigators said, and the Mo--
 antics may have blamed Lingle in-
 asmuch as he was q personal friend
 of Russell.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
PLIERS RECEIVED BY NEW GROUPS Additional Honors Heaped on
 KingSf0rd-Smith and Crew

New York, June 28 UP)-Fol-
 lowing out a closely planned sched-
 ule, New York continued today to bcstow honors upon Captain Charles klngsford Smith and his three com- panions Of the transatlantic mono- plane, Southern Cross.
 From the time their powerful weather-beaten plan landed at Roosevelt field Thursday from Har- i Dor Grace, Captain Kingsford- Smith and his crew have been guests at numerous functions which have left them little time to themselves. Little was known of their future , plans except that they will leave | for Washington Monday where they will be received by President Hoo- yer. Following this reception they will undoubtedly prepare their plane for the flight to San Francisco sone- | time later in the week.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28

A cryptic chalk mark on the sole of the shoe indicated what the GUS toner wanted done and when the work was completed the shoes were placed on a shelf and if the cobbler didn't remember which shoes were yours, you were allowed to point them out. This method has been replaced by tickets which tear in half, one half remaining with the shoes and indicating the repairs to be made and the other half given to the customer. The Oriental slo- gan No checkee no washee," has thus been extended to include mo shoesees" as we'll.
 In place of the cobbler who did the entire job, the shoe repair shop of today, has, as a rule, at least two men and perhaps an apprentice each one doing only part of the work and utilizing the most modern machinery in the process. This has also given rise to a custom of waiting until the repairs are made, device that works good for the man in hurry but i'll for the customer who leaves his shoes in a parcel. Every time the shoemaker picks up the shoes to start the job, someone comes in for a rush job and the shoes are laid down and the newcomer given atten- ton. For this reason jobs frequent ly are not done within the time promised despite the aid of machines and additional help.
 The cobbler's shop of former days, like the corner grocery and the bar bershop, were gathering places where neighborhood gossip would be exchanged. In the modern shop this is impossible because of the noise of machinery. Children were ire quent guests in the olden times and would often spend half an hour or more watching the cobbler. Today they are sent on their way quickly because of the proprietor's fear that they may be injured by the machin- cry.
 One shoe repair man, probably im- patient at the complaints he has re- ceived, posted in his shop this verse:
 You never blame the natter
 When your hat you have to flout,
 And you never blame the tailor
 When your pants wear out,
 You never blame the laundry.
 When your shirt you have to pin
 But you always blame the cobbler,
 When your shoes wear thin.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
STEANb0ATS WILL
 STAGE RACE TODAY
Championship Of Cincinnati
 River Is YiCt0r'S Prize

Cincinnati, June 28 (UP)-Steam- boat days came back to the muddy Ohio today as two stern-wheelers were ready 70 churn through a 20- mile race that will decide the su- premacy Of the river.
 The race. scheduled for ?. m. Q. 8. r., will be between the Tom Greene and the Betsy Ann-two vet eran craft that will blow against the current from Fernbank, past Gin cinnati. 70 Coney Island where the finish line has been marked out
 AS the hour approached for a re- ne"al Of the third annual classic both shippers enthusiastically pre- dicted victory. Captain Frederick Way promised 10 pilot the Betsy Ann across the finish line q good winner and thereby avenge the de- feat his ship suffered last year when the Tom Greene won by a scant 20 feet.
 Captain Tom Greene was equally optimistic. He chuckled as he recall gu IdSL ear ; IdEE "uEu LllS btLSE Ann crew stoutly maintained their packet had thrust her snub proW across the finish line first. but Skip per Greene grimly promised to al low no such doubts in todays affair
 The race was to be broadcast over WOW. Cincinnati. and later over a nation wide network of NEG sta tions The chain was scheduled to cut in at D. m.
 The Tom Greene, by virtue of be- ing the recognized champion, vas favored as to the sending staticels.
 A short-wave transmitter was in- stalled in the pilots cabin. additional equipment set up at points along the course from where "paddle-by pad = dle" accounts were to be relayed to the WLW studios. ,
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
Observations On The Weather

Washington. June 28.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy, slightly cooler in Connecti- cut and northern Massachusetts Saturday; Sunday fair.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy Saturday: Sunday fair: not much change in temperature.
 Conditions-The outlook is for Sunday in the Washington forecast district without decided change in temperature. except for showers on Saturday in Maine.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
Arch Monroe Streets Corner Becomes Traffic Hazard

With the completion of the link uniting Monroe and Ellis streets, traffic on the trunk highway from the west to the southeast side of New Britain has greatly increased, according to residents. Motor vehi- cles which were formely forced to take a route through the heart of the city now prefer the new road and are making use of it to its fullest.
 As consequence. the traffic hazard at the corner of Monroe and Arch streets is creating a disquietlng situation, so much so that dwelers r that vicinity declare their nerves gre frayed from listening to shriek- ing brakes and the occasional crash of metal against metal when auto mobiles collide.
 Police recently installed signs on Arch street warning drivers of dan ger and cautioning them 10 reduce their speed. But so far as neighbors can observe, it has had little effect on Arch street traffic. Drivers evi- d,ntly pay no attention 10 the signs, continuing at breakneck speed past the intersection. The long block on Arch street between Locust and Monroe streets invites motorists headed toward Shuttle Meadow aV- enue to step on the accelerator with the result that they whiz past Mon roc street without making any effort 10 slow down.
 Several minor collisions have oc- cured since the Ellis street highway was opened, Unless driv- ITS become more cautious, it will be necessary for the city to install a traffic light at Arch and Monroe streets or at least~put stop signs OH the latter thoroughfare.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
25 Fears Ago Today

This was the day set for the steam service to succeed the third rail system between Hartford and Bris- tol and presumably between New Britain and Berlin, but the reputed order for the change was counter manded last Wednesday and the third rail will continue for the pres ent under the same conditions as have existed since the system was installed.
 The arrangements made by the July 4 fireworks committee call for a ractically continuous display and for about two-thirds Of the time 1t will be on the basis Of q double ring circus.
 The Maple Hill golf links should be a popular place on the. afternoon Of July 4. The club will hold a golf ball sweepstakes handicap and the ladies will serve tea.
 The New Britain Elks have reCeiv- ed gold plated keys. which will form the bars from which will be pendant wooden nutmegs on the badges that will be worn at the Buffalo conven- ton this month.
 There were 53o tax liens filed with the town clerk last evening.
 Commencing on July 4 the bar ber shops will close all day on hol- idays unless the holiday occurs on Monday or Saturday.
 Fully 10000 New Brita!nites who are employed in factories entered to- day upon vacation which will last until next Wednesday morning.
 The baseball game between th" Y. NJ. C. A. and the N. B. A. C. for the city championship and the cup offered by the Business Mems As sociation will De played al Walnut Hill park Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. July 4.
 The water department pay roll for this week was s4S478. 4 new main is being laid on Myrtle street
 The park commissioners have is- sued q notice prohibiting the firing of any pistol or the use Of any ex- plosive of any kind in Walnut Hill park after ? o'clock on July 4.
 It is rumored that Landers, Frary & Clark has come into the posses sion of the Remington, Parsons and Beam properties on Elm street.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
Natural Characteristics Affect New England

The powerful influence Of natural characteristics upon the comm merCial and industrial development of a re- zion is not always fully recognized, Throughout the economic history Of New England the physical nature of its different sections has always been factor Of importance in determin- ing the direction Of future growth. These facts are pointed out in The Industrial Structure of New England" a publication of the Unit reporting the results of compre- hensive survey of industrial and commercial New England.
 Discussing the influence of these natural characteristics, the book points out that the barriers inter- posed along New England's western boundary by Lake Champlain, the Berkshire Hills and the Hudson river, limit rail entry by natural passageways from this direction to three narrow corridors, and the topography of the entire region has influenced the routes of roads and railroads and limited the develop ment of agriculture.
 Because of frequent and abrupt changes in elevation many New Eng land streams make sharp descents, forming waterfalls in passing over rocky lodges. These waterfalls be- came important sources of power and were an influential factor in the determination Of early industrial growth.
 The many natural harbors provid- ed ccntcrs for New England's inn portant sea commerce in the early days and the wealth and capital ac- cumulated from maritime activities was the foundation of later industrial development The advantage of its maritime position is in good part the explanation of the fact that | three -fourths Of the population lives within 80 miles of the seacoast.
 The climate Of New England has also been an important clement in ! the industrial development Of the region. Its general healthfulness and lack Of enervaung heat is con- | ducive to the maift of full productivity throughout the year i The humidity Of the coast regions is i an advantage in the textile industry
 where the moist air helps to condi, tion the fibers for spinning and ! weaving.
 The variety of picturesque scenery
 has always attracted many summer l visitors to New England annually i The recreational business is becom. 1 ing more and more a distinct com. i mercial asset with visitors from out
 side sections increasing in number i each year.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
WATER POWER NS. COAL

It IS possible that the electrical companies may increase the amount Of power that can be secured from a fall Of water, but it is equally prob- able that the increase Will not be mach; at least. there has been no such increase in power production from water as there has been from coal
 l. used to be that in producing power from coal lot Of energy went 10 waste. This wastage, through the application Of improved methods. has been enormously reduced, until today # is said by experts in the power field that power production from coal is closely behind the heels Of the cost Of producing power from water, and that within a few years 1t may be as cheap or cheaper to produce power from coal.
 This, If true, is an important de- velopment. IL means that water pow CT has suffered in relative value in competition with steam plants. There are men in the industry, for instance. 7ho say that even now huge power plants could be constructed near coal mines, the power produced there with q saving in coal trans portation, and the finished product could compete with the electricity produced at the largest hydroelectric plants.
 But there is the question Of dis tributon. Coal mines are where they happen to be, and they are not neces. sarlly near the largest centers of power consumption. If large power plants are to be built at coal mines in the future some Of these would have longer transmission lines than some hydroelectric plans. Of course, in such regions as Arizona, where the Boulder Dam power project is 10 be located, hydroelectric power will al- ways have the advantage because ot the lack of coal deposits. although ir such states as Colorado there are vast unexplored stores Of coal in the ground.
 When We talk Of hydrocIectli, power it IS well 70 bear in mind tha- steam plants have been enormousl, improved and the end has not becr reached.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
WHEN SPIRIT OF ECONOMY
 GOES TOO FAR

Mayor 4us.ey is taEl1g himself open to more criticism than praIse for his efforts 10 reduce the salary or Mrs, Helen E. Keogl. widow 7g,h two children, who has been an edl- cient clerk for tAe fire hoard,
 We saoard think + would be 10 pIessan- posiuon for a mayor to be in, trying 70 chop off s2a9 from the salary os q widow who. tn The est nation os those i'll q position 10 know. is giving tha fire board excel lent service for the money paid.
 But the Mayors position in regard 10 this clarkzatp is no different than 1t has been towards mos. Of rhe other par,-ume cl@rEshlps which have been affected by his spirit Of economy" In one or two eases action of the kind taken vas justified. and no criticism has resulted. but there are bounds below which the "zpHlt o5 economy" should ror 20.
 Money "satad" in tals manner will be negligible. There is evidence 100, that some Of tha o-a-r schemes 10 save money haee failed. as for h. stance 10 obtain a fen thousands ot dollars if aran4n eare up part ot their vacations. and ne oeli-t that repairs on fire heade4at.ers could be avoided. Repairs on ar5 head quarters will cost between $L5o1 and s2,01o, and the fire board has taken action to carry them out.
 While paltry savings are being at tempted, climaxed by the attempt to chop s2o0 from the mite Of d widow with two children, the Mayor has done nothing 10 prevent the expendi- ture of a sizablo sum in display Of fireworks in Stanley Quarter park on the night of July f, We think the fireworks display IS justified being an annual institution; but it cannof be denied that 1T the times are SC desolate as to require saving few hundreds of dollars from part-timf clerks salaries. including the widow then it Is also necessary to be mor' economical with the fireworks dis play. Especially is this true in viep of the elimination of band concert this year, which 10 the citizens wh' enjoyed them were as important a. the fireworks display.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
General Zoning Revision Puzzles Man in Street

In the preparation Of zoning
 plan one of the chief concerns of
 the officials in charge is the setting
 up of safeguards against unwar-
 ranted changes.
 To insure preservation of the zones
 as approved when the law becomes
 effective, thereby carrying out the
 implied promise of protection 10
 property owners, the ordinance is
 usually prepared, as was the case in
 this city, with a requirement that
 five of the seven members of the
 board of adjustment and two-thirds
 of the common council membership
 must concur before zone change
 can be made effective. These regu-
 latons discourage attempts to alter
 districts except in cases where the general opinion of the neighborhood
 or the interests of the city at large
 dictate that there should be a change.
 With these facts in mind. it Is
 difficult to understand the announc- cd plan of the board Of adjustment
 10 engineer a general revision of zonng regulations this year. There
 has been no hue and cry against the
 zones as they now stand, there is
 only an occasional call for a shift ing from one use to another, and in
 almost every instance there arises
 difference of opinion among pro-
 perty owners in the district affected. Although special exceptions, exten-
 sions of non- n-conforning uses, etc, are occasionally allowed, rarely is
 there a zone change granted for the
 simple reason that there is seldom
 a sufficiently convincing argument
 advanced for one.
 Before the zoning act was put in service here. public hearings were held for each district. The wishes of the property owners, or a majority
 of them, were incorporated in the act and transcribed onto the map. This was an implied promise to the owners Of a realty that they might proceed with their future plans as sured that the restrictions of their neighborhood were rigid and not subject to changes at the whim of newcomers or city officials. A pro- : perty owner in a residence district may have had several opportunities to dispose of his realty in the past five years had the prospective pur- chaser been given the privilege of i erecting a business building, gaso- line filling station or other structure limited to a business or industrial zone. Instead, he may have found l it necessary to build a residence to bring revenue from his investment. 4 change to business uses at this time not only gives others the rights denied to him, but also detracts from the value of his property. There may be many other illustrations 10 prove the lack of wisdom in a gen eral revision.
 It can be said of zoning here that it has been carried out with much l less disturbance than in many other ] cities and the credit for this Condi- l tion must go to the board of ad- ] justment in whose hands is the ad-
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
Old Time CObbler Is Vanishing Fast

Two familiar institutions interde- pendent upon each other have al most entirely disappeared from Ne"
 Britain. They are the old time cobhler and his shop. There was a time when the shoe makers shop with its modest furnishings and al most primitive equipment vas so common as to escape notice. With spectacles showed up on his fore head and a mouthful of tacks, the cobbler would sit for hours with tattered and worn shoes in his lap.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
DR. CROSS AND MR- HOLT

Dean Wilbur l.. Cross Of Yale, having expressed a willingness 70 ac- cept the nomination for the govern orship on the Democratic ticket, is being highly commented upon his public spirit; and it IS being said that he IS the type Of man that the Democratic party needs to make q showing at the head Of the ticket.
 Dr. Cross reminds US Of Hamilton Holt with the one exc eption that Dr. Cross has, as his first shot Ie. ciared himself unequivocsbly in fav- or the repeal Of the 18th amendment and the return Of liquor enforce ment 10 the states.
 In other respects Dr. Cross and Mir. Holt nay4 been somewhat simi- lar-both being distinguished edu- ca-ors.
 The fact that Mir. Holt was dis .tnguished educator, however, did not result in an election 10 the gov ornorship. After the political melee was over he left Connecticut and went 10 Florida, where he became The head of a college.
 Dr. Cross's educational Qualifica- ton. we fear, will make no greater impress upon the public mind than did the naa.al qualities Of Mr. Holt. l. would seem that merely helhg q wel.-educated man wearing creased trousers and q clean collar does not necessarily command success at the polls
 D~. Crosss one outstanding con- tubuHon so far, however, one that ought to get him many a vote should ha be nominated, has been his stand aith relation to the prohibition ques- ton. It is ar least refreshing to un- derstand fully 1T advance just where q gentleman seeking political honors stands upon this major issue.
 Tn addition to this, however, h. will have to put or a good show if nominated. Dry speeches, however logical, will not turn the trick Subtle argumeata,ion couched in faultless English will not strike the popular imagination. He, or any other candi- date presuming to attack the en- trenched strength of the Republican organization, will need 10 make 6 noise like 9 boiler factory. The pub lie will turn from the Republican organization when its emotions are stirred, when it is aroused by more or less lurid declarations, when it i' forced 10 think that the candidate i' a man Of Rooseveltian action who deserves 2, chance to save the state and enhance the rule of vox populi.
 This of necessity must be the func ton of an opposition candidate. or { factional candidate trying to wres the nomination from the conserva i tive statesmen at the top of the Re publican party in the state. MT Levitt, for instance. himself a pro lessor, has already started his DO litical circus, which consists of ; showing how electric power has beel
New Britain herald., 1930-06-28
THE OBSER VER- Makes Random Observations
 On the City and Its People

ministration of the act.
 Had there been an enormous in crease in population in the past five years there might be some ground for a revision to meet changed con- ditions, but the recent enumeration proves conclusively that such is not the case.
 On the surface. it appears that little good can come from the pro- posed alterations. If the absence of serious complaint against existing conditions can be taken as mirror ing satisfaction then it is certain that changes will be opposed In that event the zoning discussions will prove green pastures for law VerS