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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
QUAKER ATTACKS
 HOOYER'S POLICIES
Taylor Says Presidents Actions
 Not Approved Of
NEVER ACTIVE IN CHURCH
speaker Declares Executives Att tude on Labor Must Have Been Obtained in Burma, Where Work CTS Are Treated Like Dogs.

Springfield, Mass, June 2G CP) - The election Of President Hoover has become q great liability to the Society of Friends, Robert Gray Tay- Tor, chairman Of the committee on race relations of the Philadelphia Society of Friends, told the Fist an nual conference of the National As sociation for the Advancement Of Colorcd People today,
 Ashamed of Quakcri,m
 Mir Taylor, whose committee joined hands with the \. 4. A. C. P. to bring about defeat Of John D. Parker of North Carolina, nominated 10 the supreme court bench by Pres ident Hoover, told the conference he was ashamed Of Hoover's Quaker ism.
 T am frank to say that when Hoover was elected some of the best people among the Friends realized the situation to be dangerous and stated his election was apt 10 be- come a great liability 10 the Society Of frlenuS, MT. JaEl0r sad IT mas been, in my opinion. The use or DO litical power to further the political aims of the president \ X by ap- pointing a republican leader in North Carolina of such limited quali- fcations as Judge Parker to the su- preme court bench, was q misuse Of power, in my opinion. T. is un-Quak- erlike so to abuse the power of q high office,
 Never Active Quaker
 T feel that l should say that Mir Hoover never was an active Friend. From the time of his return from Europe until his nomination and
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
.DIEHL FORGETS WORRY
 0F MARBLE CONTESTS
New Britain Boy, Elimi- hated, Goes in Search
 of Fun
Especial to the Hegald)

Ocean City, x. J., June 26 - With the cares and worries of the marble matches off his mind following his elimination Wednesday, Reinhardt Diehl of New Britain, started off to have the time of his life,
 Having had his share Of fishing Tuesday, Diehl spent yesterday at Atlantic City. After viewing almost everything along the boardwalk, he visited the famous fun house" on SteepleChase Pier and was breathless with the many thrills and novel eX- periences. He was accompanied by fellow marble shooters from Nir- einia, South Carolina, Maine and Kentucky. "Reinie" has made the southern boys his friends, having little contact with the boys from the north. Although enthuscd over his many interesting experiences, "Reinie" found time enough 10 re- member his mother and sister and bought souvenirs for them. Most of the boys address each other by the name of tho town they represent but "Reinie' still holds the title of the "Connecticut Yankee"
 He was bashful about eating much the first two days but now has a man size appetite He and his friends are planning to root for Warren Fox, former New Britain boy in his matches today against Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Columbus in the semi-finals for the national marble title
 The winners Of the various leagues yesterday are as follows: Northeast ern, Warren Fox, Boston; northern,
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26

west is most uninviting adventure. trying human courage and endur- ance," Capt. Kingsford- Smith said. T doubt 1t will ever become a prac- tical commercial venture, as storms rage in some sector of the route several hours out Of the 24, beset- ting the trip with inconcaiyable dangers.
 The first half of the trip the plane averaged 90 miles an hour, when We ran into headwinds and were buffeted for five hours by heavy gusts from points of the com pass
 We made only about 5 miles an hour then, but the plane behaved
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Four Pliers Describe Journey Over
 Atlantic to Safe Landing at Field
 In Harbor Grace; Cold Was Intense
KingsfordSmith Doubts Route Can Ever Be Used Commercially With Safety - Admits He Would Hate to Attempt It Again in Any Plane
 Tells of Blind Flying in Heavy Fog

Copyright, 1880, by United Press)
 Harbor Grace. Newfoundland June 26 CUP) - The hazards of the westward crossing of the North At lantic ocean. which have baffled so many fliers in the past, were re- counted to the United Press by the four aviators of the Southern Cross on their arrival here from Ireland yesterday.
 Capt. Charles F. Kingsford Smith and his three companions were the first fliers to reach the North Ameri- can mainland after a flight from Europe. They agreed it was "a won derful experience" but all added that they would not try it again.
 Doubts Commercial Possibilities
 hThe Atlantis flight from east to
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Dog Makes Furious Attack On Man;
 Sinks Teeth In His Leg and Wrist

Although securely tied in a yard at 8 Warren street. in the Barnes dale district, a dog loaped at Leon Northrop of Whites Crossing, Plain vile, this forenoon, biting him three times in the left leg and once in the right wrist.
 Northrop who Is an insurance agent, did not anticipate the attack and was taken so completely by sur prise he did not have a chance to save himself As the animal fastened
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Associated Press Photo

it's teeth into his leg, Northrop seized it's head and although suffer ing intense pain. he tried to break the dogs hold, with the result that the animal sank it's teeth into his wrist Northrop's trousers were torn 10 ribbons before h. broke away.
 After being attended by Dr. Cook of PlainUlle, Northrop called at po- lice headquarters and lodged a com piaint with Captain Kelly. who turned it over to Dog Warden Rousbie.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
West Virginia Mayor Rules Out
 "Shorts for Girls On His Streets

Grafton, W Va, June eS LP, = Things had settled down pretty well about the town hall today after all the excitement yesterday but one thing is certain -- girls are not go- ing to wear shorts" on the streets of Grafton as long as Charley King is mayor.
 Nine pretty girls. all wearing shorts" ambled into town from their camp in the woods on the out skirts of the city. They walked down Main street Traffic stopped. A crowd gathered when tho girls stopped in a store and bought ice cream cones.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26

When they came out, the crowd fol- lowed them. Somebody telephoned the mayor. The mayor sent out po- liceman and the policeman told the girls the mayor wanted 10 see them or rather 10 talk to them
 At the police station Mayor King informed the young women that shorts may be the thing at Mar shall College, or at the summer re- sorts, but here in Grafton-No,
 The young women were ordered to return to their camp and inform ed the next time they come back tc town they must put on more clothes
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Deer Destroys Crops
 At Slater Road Farm

Paul Radba complained 10 Cap tain Kelly at police headquarters to- day that two deer did considerable damage to Ris farm on Slater road. They ran through the cultivated field destroying plants and otherwise causing damage, he said.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
RUN 0N CINCINNATI
 BANK DISASTROUS
Brotherhood Of Railway Clerks
 Institution Closed
EXAMINER TAKES CHARGE

Resignation Of Two OfllCialS BrcClp-
 itates Withdrawals of Over
 900. .OO0-Assets to Be Liquid
 ated.
 Cincinnati, June 26 Up) - The Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Ma tional bank. the majority of whose stock is owned by 12Q,000 members of the brotherhood of railway and steamship clerks, freight handlers and station employes, was closed to- day after $1,o0Q00O in deposits had been withdrawn following the resig- nation Of two bank officials three days ago.
 Rumors of difficulties were re- ported at the bank shortly after the Cosmopolitan Bank and Trust Com pany closed 16 days ago. The latter institution was cosed IS a result of the S1,000,00o peculations of A. w. Shafer, discharged district manager of the Henry l.. Doherty Company,
 Account Investigated
 United States District Attorney Haveth E. Mau said that an account Shafer carried in the Brotherhood bank had been under investigation for two weeks. Shafer was found to be short $623.ooo in his accounts with the Cosmopolitan bank, but federal bank examiners would not disclose the size of his account with the Brotherhood bank Mau said Shafer's collateral with the Brother hood bank consisted of Cities Service
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Competing Company and Predic- tion Is Made Business Will Be Brought to This City-30O Hands Employed.
Good Will, Stock and Equipment Purchased, Buildings Being Retain ed by Present Owners Second Factory Bought
 in New Haven in Decade

Purchase of the business Of the 0. B. North Co. of New Haven by North Ss Judd Mfg. Co. of this city became known today. The New Ha- yen company has been in the saddlery hardware industry for four score years, being a competitor Of North & Judd in this respect. More than 800 hands are employ cd by the 0. B. North Co. in normal times. Whether the plant will be continued in operation by North 6; Judd is not known although reports were circulated in New Haven to- day that it would be closed within two or three months.
 North 65 Judd did not purchase the factory buildings on Franklin street, New Haven, but took over the good will, stock on hand and |equipment.
 Samuel McCutcheon. treasurer and assistant secretary Of North 6l Judd | is now in charge of the 0. E. North
 Co, 1t was stated in New Haven to- ' day. Abraham Weissmann counsel
 tor the New Haven company, pre- dicted that it would not remain in . that city.
 The o. B, North Co. was founded | by a member Of the same family that established North X Judd. About two years ago 1t was placed n the hands of a receiver. It was . bought by Abraham Molstein, q New | Haven financier ana wholesale coal
 dealer, and, according 10 reports, it's
 business has fourished. The sales . manager has been George W. Troup, formerly assistant sales manager for North G; Judd.
 Day, Berry x Reynolds of Hart ford represented North X Judd in
 he transaction.
 This is the second factory in New Haven bought by North &5 Judd Co. . About 10 years or more ago, the Evaporation purchased the W. X E. . T. Fitch Co, manufacturers of belt auckles. The business was ultimate | lv removed to this city and the New
 Haven plant sold.
 New Haven, June 26 LP,-An old time industry today passed out of New Haven when the c. E. North | Co, makers of saddlery hardware, was sold to the North X Judd Mfg.
 Q. of New Britain. Two years ago
 he company went into the hands of
 receiver and the property was
 bought by a local man.
 Years ago before the advent of the auto New Haven had many
 arriage factories. Many allied in-
 lustries were here, including the
 making of harness and saddlery Equipment.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
EDWARD H. PARKER,
 FIREMAN, EXPIRES
Served in New Britain Depart
 ment for Past S5 Years
ACTIVE IN FRATERNITIES
National Commander of Uniform
 Rank, r. o. $. of A. Unable to
 Execute Program - Prominent in Odd FcllOws-funcral On Satur- day

'aa'
 Edward H. Parker, national com mand chief of the Uniform Rank, Patriotic Order Sons of America, and a fireman in the New Britain department for 35 years, died at the Hartford hospital last night following q brief illness. after he apparently had recovered from sickness Of longer duration. He was born August ,. 1875, in New Britain and had resided here all his life.
 On November 6, 1895. he entered the fire department as a substitute callman and on January 3, 1897, he was made a regular callman. In 1919 he became q permanent mem- Der of the department and was as- signed to Engine Co. No. as a hoscman. On April 1, 1927, he was transferred 10 headquarters company as telephone operator, which posi- ton he held at the time of his death.
 IL was while still Callman at No. 9 station that he was elected a lieu tenant at that station, but on q rul- ing by the fire board that none but permanent men could be lieutenants, he resigned and Thomas Hinchcy, now retired, became his successor. About 1906 he received a vote for chief of the department, when Ro- bert Dame was elected.
 Parker became seriously ill last April with bronchial influenza and for a long time he was so ill that he was not permitted 10 see visitors and fears were entertained for his re- covery.
 He returned to the fire department this month and worked for two weeks. About 5:3O o'clock Tuesday morning he was stricken ill sudden ly and was taken 10 his home at 324 South Main street by Deputy Fire Chief Michael T. Souney. He was removed to the Hartford hospital
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
PRESIDENT YET0ES REVISED VETERANS
 BILL IN MESSAGE
Refuses to Sign Measure and
 Gives Lengthy Resume Of |
 Reasons for Action
SUBSTITUTE TO BE DRAWN
 IF HOUSE SUSTAINS ACTION

Executive Says He Will Support Just
 Acts to Aid ex-Seryice Men, But
 Will Not Be Party to Discrimina-
 tory observation-disclosures Out Why
 Bill in His Opinion Is Unfair Pro-
 posal.
 Washington. June % lPl-The house sustained President Hoover today in vetoing the World War vet erans relief bill
 Washington, June 26 tPl-Presi- dent Hoover today vetoed the World war veterans relief bill.
 In an emphatic message 10 the house. he repeated his protests that the act was unjust. He said it added but little to aid wounded or disabled World war veterans.
 T want a square deal between veterans" he wrote, mot unjust dis criminations between special groups, and I do not want wasteful or un- necessary expenditures.'
 The house heard the detailed ob- jections with a readiness amongst the republicans 10 sustain the veto. Steps 10 substitute legislation meet ing White House approval had been taken.
 Shell Moves New Bill
 Chairman Shell Of the rules com mittee. introduced q resolution to give a substitute for the Johnson Rankin veterans bill the right of way after the house acted on the presi- dents veto.
 D0atc on the resolution was ex- peeled to take about an hour but its adoption seemed assured. Shell urged quick action ''so We can pass veterans legislation and get away from here.'
 Within two hours after the veto vote, house republican leaders ex- pected the substitute bill, designed to provide pensions for all World war veterans 25 per cent disabled, to be passed and sent to the senate. Ac- ton there not later than Saturday was forecast by senate leaders.
 President Hoover has informed re- publican leaders he approves the substitute measure. He has attack ed the Johnson Rankin bill as dis criminatory, and one which would create inequalities and result in an- nual expenditures beginning with S1S1,OO0,000 and ultimately reaching S40o, ,000. To meet this drain on the treasury, he said, it would prob
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
NEW YORK WILL
 WELCOME PLIERS
Metropolis to Greet Southern
 Cross Crew Today
TWO RECEPTIONS PLANNED
Nhalen and Committee Ready to Meet Men on Tug HacOm--Stands Left At City Hall for Exercises Another Affair Tomorrow.

New York, June 26 lP - A typi- cal New York welcome, including a landing at the Battery, parade up Broadway and an official greeting at the city hall, was planned today for Captain Charles -kingsford Smith and the crew Of the Southern Cross.
 In fact the flters will be accorded two welcomes, one today at Roose- welt Field, Long Island, on their ar rival from Harbor Grace, NewfOund- land, and the other tomorrow when the city's official welcome will take place.
 Whalcn Prepares
 Grover A Whalcn, chairman, called the members Of the mayors committee for the reception of dis tinguished visitors 10 accompany him to the flying field. Invitations also were sent to Sir Ronald Lind say, British ambassador to Wash ington, and Michael McWhite, min ister 10 the United States from the Irish Free State, to be on hand when the plane arrives.
 Three assistant secretaries for av- iation Of the war, navy and con- merce departments, F. Trubee Dav- ison, David s. Ingalls, and Colonel Clarence n. Young, were asked to represent the government.
 Nassau county police officials de- tailed 800 men to handle the crowds gathered to witness the landing. An uncertainty regarding whether the plane would land at Roosevelt Field or at Curtiss Field was removed by a message from Harbor Grace which stated that the fliers would head for Roosevelt Field.
 Wishes of Men Considered
 Plans for the official reception
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Plane More Than Half Way From Harbor Grace to Roosevelt Field-Leayes at 3:05 This Morning to Com plete Hop.
Fog flinders Pliers at First on Takeoff-Radio Operator Keeps Up h. cessant Stream of Mes sages as Machine Scars SOuthWestward.

Gloucester, Mass, June 26 R - The Southern Cross was 13O miles due east of Portland, Maine, at 1:1a ?. m, E. s. T, today, Coast Guard radiomen here said. The official po- sition of the plane was given as 1855 miles east northeast from Cape Ann. 50 miles south of West of Yarmouth. N- S. and 130 miles due east from Portland, Maine,
 New York. June 26 0Pp-Droning through skies which cleared as it approached the coastline of the United State@. the Southern Cross was almost half way to New York today in about seven hours of flying
 Squadron Leader Kingsford- Smith and his comrades were over Halifax at Il a. m. (E. s. T.) having covered in six hours and 55 min utes distance of a little more than $50 miles as the crow flies.
 Expected Around O'Clock
 This did not accurately indicate their speed, since they did not fol- low an exact straight line course. but it indicated that they would traverse the approximate 1,2Oo-mile distance from Harbor Grace. N. F, where they took off at 3:O5 this morning, to Roosevelt Field. N. Y. in about 15 hours, landing at their New York goal soon after 6 o'clock tonight
 The plane was sighted clearly as it hurtled over Halifax an hour be fore noon, and the markings on its fuselage could be discerned plainly. It had been seen at several points along the way.
 kingsford Smith planned 10 stop only for a few days, perhaps two or three, in New York before resuming his journey 10 San Francisco and ccnsummating a virtual round-the- world flight for the plane which is cCnqucror of the Atlantic and Paci- fic oceans.
 Says He is in Hurry
 In a message 10 the Curtiss- Wright company asking for prompt servicing of his engines on the ar rival Of the Southern Cross in New York, he said, leaving for west in two or three days
 The Southern Cross kept at l. GOO foot altitude over the south eastern coast of Nova Scotia. The weather was fine and clear except for few patches Of fog.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
BOstnn To Grcct BYr1

Boston, June 26 CUP) - With a little tiff between Governor Frank G. Allen and Mayor James M. Cur ley abated, Boston prepared today 10 welcome home Rear Admiral
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
Asks for Bearings

Halifax. N. s, June 26 (P) - The plane Southern Cross. flying over Harbor Grace. N. F. to New York, in completion Of it's transatlantic flight from Ireland, asked for a bearing which was given as follows by the government wireless station at Consa, N. s. at 5:47 a. m. (E. s. n;
 Bearing true from Canso sixty two and a half degrees
 Passes Dense Fog
 Gloucester, Mass, June 26 tP -
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New Britain herald., 1930-06-26
STAMFORD HONORS BYRD'S ASSOCIATES
Home City Welcomes Back Radio Operator Harold June
PROGRAM IS ELABORATE
Luncheon, Dinner, Reception In City Park and Presentation of Medal Arrangcd-Town in Gala Attire for Event.

Stamford. June oG lPl - A vel tho rigors and dangers Of the Ant arctic today awaited Harold l. June, radio operator on the Byrd eXpedI- ton 10 the South Pole.
 Receptions and celebrations have been every day occurrences to June since his return from the Antarctic. Todays celebration, however, held special significance to the radio op- orator who flew over the South Pole with Admiral Richard F. Byrd, for il marked his return to his native city and home after months Of hard ships.
 Factory Whistles Blown
 June left New York this morning for Stamford. His arrival here, shortly after noon, was announced by the blowing Of factory whistles. A luncheon at the Stamford Yacht club and dinner tonight were the principal events on the program.
 Automobiles bearing the official welcome committee and a police motorcycle squad awaited June at the Greenwich Stamford town line to escort him 10 Cummings Park where he was greeted by school chill dron, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.
 Tonight he will he the guest of honor at a dinner in the club, when a gold medal and a purse will be given him. A silver service was the gift at the luncheon.
 Family to Take Part
 The business section of the city is gaily decorated with flags and bunt- ing. His parents, wife and daughter and brother will take prominent parts in the celebration. He will also be welcomed by q delegation of pu- pils Of the Bangall school and by Mrs. Sarah B. Stevens, his teacher when he attended the grade school
 Boston To Greet Byrd
 Boston, June 26 CUP) - With a
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The Kusko times., 1930-11-01
PILOT DORBANDT ARRIVES
 IN HIS LATEST PLANE

Arriving Tuesday afternoon for a brief stop were Pilot Frank Dorbandt, in his new plane, Mechanician Alonzo Cope, and Charlie Thompson, weather observer stationed ata Fairbanks, the latter being on an inspection trip of the different weather stations estab- .lished throughout this section of the country. MT. Thompson expressed his enthusiasm of the wonderful work of the different weather stations in this vicinity and the, remarkable re-. suits obtained therefrom in being able to forecast the weather of the. | Territory days ahead by these Ter ports.
 Pilot Frank Dorbandt had consid- erable freight for McGrath, Takotna and Flat. The new Bellaconna cabin plane recently purchased by this company is of the very latest type and up-to-date in every. respect. The cabin is made for the accommodation of four passengers, beside the pilot and mechanician, and. has a cruising speed of 13O miles an hour. |. Those witnessing the landing on the river in front of town expressed their be- lief that it was one of the .prettiest landings ever seen,. it being the first landing made on the river this sea- son. MT. Dorbandt stated that the river was in excellent condition for landing just as it is.-- After short visit here they proceeded to Flat and. then back to Anchoragesthe same af- ternoon.
The Kusko times., 1930-11-01
PIONEERS NEW RAEE..
 HaSs ITS INITEAlss RIINETpoN,

Takotna Pioneer Hali, greatly im-, proved and. made, nore- comfortabls,, homelilse and. convenient aiirf ;. several partieuRars,v wass. the sqaa,esefsa asmcst enjoyablrsdAnoing pastys alaats .Satur- davshight, thssfanrtmp-.iid .iidpfdian slargelY attended.
 lmpnoyamertssto. thssh I&consist of new adtfition2fni tlae seaHt on lower side of the huilAaie, which gives am pie room for n edinings haN,. Kitchen, etc-' Forssahnut pten. days or mere prior sos the opening, event 8. bunch of good and handy fellows, with. the spirit. of community pritls,. realizing the tnecessitg for the, several better meuasas'werea busy with hammers. saws@xnds other tools, .im which short time .theAerections of .thes new addition, as vell4as other requisite work. was comple4eds A4soaincluded in this work must be noted, sthe fact that. the dancing floor has been greatly i'm