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The Washington times., 1930-12-20
MIAMI ERECTS
BUILDINGS

MIAMI, Fla, Dec. 20.-South
Florida has made remarkable
progress this year in building con
struction, and according to an an
nouncement made yesterday by
Hamilton M. Wright, jr., Of the
Miami Chamber Of Commerce
building permits for the greater
Miami area whose population
does not exceed 10000 show a
total Of more than S7,000,0 900 for
the past II months. -.
This unusual showing In view
Of the general depression else
where is attributed to the require
ments Of more than 100000 win
ter visitors.
Early work on the new 50, ,080, ,O00
Federal building in Miami, is
forecast in a report from WASH
ington that bids will be open De-
cember 18 for the razlng of the
central school building now occu-
pying the site Of the new Post
office.
Has $50 Hotels
Ranking as the fourth hotel
city in the world, with more than
$50 hotels in the area and more
than 1900 apartment buildings,
practically all Of the ...1oSt mod,
ern type. representing l3,e00
apartment units, Miami has a
housing capacity which provides
comfortable accommodations for
close to 100000 at one time.
While much Of this construction
was just prior to and during the
period Of the so-called boom year
Of 1925-26, there has been a
steady development Of such facili-
ties since, which indicates faith
in the future Of the community.
Asks Island Permit
Dr.. Joseph H. Adams, Of Belle
Isle, Miami Beach, has made ap-
plication to the War Department
for permit authorizing con-
struction Of islands in Biscayne
Bay, at point just south Of the
Seventy-ninth Street causeway.
where he proposes to develop q
Sunray colony project that ulti-
mately will represent an expendi-
ture Of $1,000, 900.
Miami Beach is probably the
only city in Florida that adVer-
t1sed to buy its municipal bonds
at par before ,.. their maturity.
However, the city has been able
so far to obtain only $109, 900
worth Of the $1,000, 900 for which
it advertised. Although the peak
OF the bond maturities comes in
1884, reduction in interest re-
quirements should preclude the
necessity for further tax increase.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
1000 Loan Annals
Sent From CIaicG0O

CHICAGO, Dec. 20-Two thou
sand copies Of the Building and
Loan Annals, the first building
publication in this field, were
mailed out last night to aSSocia-
tionS, libraries, organizations, and
others. The 700-page volume was
published by the United States
Building and. Loan League. and
includes papers on a variety Of
subjects prepared by various ex-
pertS in this field. It also con-
tainS the complete proceedings Of
the July 1880 convention Of the
league, including. reductions Of
successful advertising campaigns.
A complete directory OF the
leading associations In the couI1-
try Is included for use Of banks,
builders, and others.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
REALTOR
|SPRA|SED

At a meeting Of the board ot
directors Of the washington Real
Estate Board held this week, for
NAL notice was taken Of the
recent death of William E. Shan.
non, who for many years was
active in local and national real
estate circles, according to Arthur
Carr, president.
Did National Work
It was pointed out that Mr.
Shannon. who was the head Of
the firm Of Middaugh and Shan
non, in addition to being an
active member of the board since
it's early history, was the only
person on whom the board ever
conferred honorary membership
This action, taken by the board
in 1919, was pompted by the ma
tional service rendered by Mr.
Shannon during the war when
he headed the Federal housing
bureau, perfecting an organiZa-
tion to handle the problems Of
housing throughout the country
The following resolution was
adopted by the directors:
WHEREAS the beard Of d.
rectOrs Of the Washington Real
Estate Board have learned with
sincere sorrow and regret Of
the passing of our late friend
and associate, william E. Shan
non, and
WHEREAS he had performed
an outstanding public service
to his country In the time Of
war by his great leadership in
handling the vitaIly important
matter Of housing i'm asSOcla-
tion with . group Of national
realtors, and
Ideals Are Praised
WHEREAS in the conduct Of
his business as q realtOr his
high ideals and unusual ability
have set a standard which will
be a splendid example for the
younger men in the business to
follow, and
WHEREAS we recognize the
severe loss that the real estate
field as q whole has sustained,
NOW THEREFORE BE TT
RESOLVED by the board Of d.
reCtOrs Of the washington Real
Estate Board, in formal meet
ing assembled, that these reSO-
lutiOns expressing our love and
esteem for our late friend be
spread on the minutes Of the
meeting and copies Of same
sent to the family Of the de-
ceased.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
BU|LDINGASSNS.
CUT HUGE
MELON
225 Million Dividends to Be
Distributed by 1900 Unit
ed States Loan Companies

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O-The de-
preston win be relieved at least
temporarily for thousands Of peo-
pie when the building and loan
associations hand out their semi
annual dividends this month,
points out the United States Build
ing and Loan League.
Approximately $225, ,OOO, 900 win
be paid before January ! to hold
ers Of building and loan shares
in communities throughout the
country, says the league.
H. Morton BodfiSh, manager Of
the league. said:
Twelve thousand associations
win pay this huge amount,
an average Of $1S,75O an ass0-
citation. This return to investors
should do much to educate the
public on the merits Of syste-
matte saving. This announce
ment should also convince many
people Of the wisdom Of invest
ing In sound securities that do
not promise large returns"
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
SnOw Good Index
Of Condition of
Your Roof

Watch your roof the next
time this neighborhood is
visited by an old-fashioned
snow storm. Snow Is a fine
index to the quality Of the roof.
II it melts sooner than the
snow on your neighbors' roofs.
you're losing money. Your
heating plant is being called
upon to carry an added burden
because heat escapes through
your roof. A good tight roof
on q weather-tight home will
cut down on your fuel bills. If
your fuel costs seem unduly
high and the next snow shows
your roof is letting the heat
out call in a heating contractor
and follow his advice.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20

Twenty-Five is the age that the
average young man should start
buying a home, says the National
Association Of Real Estate Boards
in the ninety-sixth Of its series
Of articles for the public.
Assuming he is married, it is
at this age that he probably has
the best chance Of acquiring q
home, because he is young and
able to work. and is free from the
responsibilities that usually come
later.
Held the Right Time
After the family has increased
in size, income is needed for so
many purposes that many people
put off homecoming and never
do get around to it. The many
emergencies that often come with
the years conSpire to keep many
families in the renting class.
But at IS, a couple usually has
no more than one child, often
have none. At this time, too, the
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
OUerheGting Held
A Waste of MOneg

Scientists state that overhead
ing the home makes us suscep'
tible to colds and other illnesses,
but now the heating engineer has
translated overheating into dol
lars and cents.
A recent study Of the problem
revealed that every degree OF
heat above 20 in the home repre-
sents a waste Of 3 per cent in
the fuel consumed. In other
words if the indoor temperature
is rs degrees you are wasting Is
per cent Of the total fuel con-
sumed. From 6S to 70 degrees
has been established as the most
healthful as well as the most
economical indoor temperature.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
War Mothers GiUe
PUrtu for Veterans

Disabled veterans at Mt. Alto
Hospital last night were given
a Christmas party by the War
Mothers Of the District. Presents
and refreshments were furnished
for the 100 veterans who attended.
A program Of music and recita-
tions was arranged and partici
pated in by Mrs. w. w. Morrison,
president; Mrs. Lucy Cash, vice
president; Mrs. Charles B. Donch,
chairman: Mrs. Clara Beeds and
Mrs. C.. Gross.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
World Is BuiLding
Oil BlLrninO !ShinS

A recent survey shows that the
American Merchant Marine lied
the world in gross tonnage of
ships using fuel Oil with a total
OF 9,O2S,0OO. Virtually half the
new ships launched in the world
in 1929 were oil burners.
Thirty-Six per cent Of the
worlds gross tonnage was using
oil for fuel in 1929 as compared
with II per cent in 1920 and 4
per cent in 1914.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
PERMITS CAIN
IN NOVEMBER

According to the s. W.. Straus
% Co. building survey for Novem
ber the Is cities reporting volume
Of building permits showed an in
crease Of 8 per cent above Oc
tober.
AS q group, the IS cities de.
clined % per cent from Novem.
ber. 1929. and 40 per cent from
the same month of 1923.
Thirteen of the cities showed
individual gains over October
New York filed plans amounting
to $41, ,667,765 during November
compared with $26, O6,153 in oc,
tober. 8
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
ECZEMA ALMOST
UNBEATABLE
Resinol Heals

'sSome time ago eczema broke ont
ON my leg. After weeks of special
treatment during which time the
itching ana burning was 20 severe
I could hardly stand it, / was told
nothing more could be done for
me. "A friend of mine urged me 60
try Resinol Ointment, which ]
did. I am happy to say it healed
my leg comp1etely and / have
never had any breaking out since.
Ny husband also used Resinol for
a rash on his hands with the same
excellent results. We are never
without it in our home. StgwodI-
Mrss 3. Franees Paweuekees RsI'
Aeeour drasgises'. Rerfrsa AMpl0 Weiss
EesslasaS DeGes - 8a1eiEasgoS ~
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
FUEL USED FOR POWER

Approximately 1925, 900 bar
rels Of fuel oil were used oy
public utility power plants IN
1929 to generate electrical energy,
according to a report issued by
the United States Department Of
the Interior. This is Al per cent
greater than the 1928 consump-
tion Of fuel oil for the same pur-
pose.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
CHRISTMAS
SAYINGS

What would you have done
about Christmas shopping
this year If you hadn't 1oined
a Christmas club last year?
Your Christmas shopping this
year is made possible by
your membership in a Christ
mas Club-now join one for
1881. ,
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
OLD HOME NIGHT SLATED

Old home night will be cele-
brated by the st. Aloysius parish
in Gonzaga Hall Monday evening
at 8 p.- m.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20

For n select list Of "Chrlstmas Gift
HuREestions'' consult this timely fea-
SuFs IN tOday's Classified Ada.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20

Shops in every section Of the city
are adveFtlsing their "ChEiStmaO Git
SuggestiOns'' feature Of tOday's Classi-
fled Ads.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
TREE LIGHTING
OUTFITS

Mazda. small colored bulbs,
some yellow, purple, blue, but
reds and greens predominate:
no danger of having fire turn
Christmas celebration into q
tragedy-9s cents. Let us
help make your Christmas
tree prettier than ever be=
fore.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
WRIST WATCHES
AVIATION

What more wonderful could
you give your boy for Christ
mas than one Of the many
courses in aviation which, We
are prepared to offer? 1t
will assure his future in the
worlds fastest growing in
dustry. ~
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
PETS

Give the kiddies 4 PUPPY
for Christmas. we have ali
kinds--Boston Terriers, Fox
Terriers, Eskimo. Every kid
wants q puppy for q pet
give them ons this year and
make them happy.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20

Buy the family an aukoVno-
bile for Christmas. Ford A
'29 Sport Coupe-~this car Ii
In perfect shape and would
make an excellent Christmas
present. Look at the price,
s34s; terms.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27

erans' pension legislation and will sign his name to no bill unless it meets with his approval in every de tail. Even the modified bill which the House has passed in an effort to conform with the presidential mo- ttons is said to meet with his dis approval in some respects. It is bare ly possible that the President will veto any kind of war veterans legis- lation that adds any substantial sum to the annual governmental outlay,
 The President is emphatic in his declaration that the bill recently passed would have benefited only some of the veterans while scarcely touching others. This IS matter Of detail that depends much upon the viewpoint Of the individual. The American Legion. it is stated, bad passed upon the legislation flaw orabIy, although the bill as passed by Congress did not conform with the first ideas Of those who sought 10 aid the veterans more handsome ly.
 The possibilities now are this: That if Congress finally agrees to pass q bill entirely conforming to the ideas Of the President, 1t may not be Of much value to war veterans.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
BEATING THE INDEPENDENT

Anything 10 beat the independ- ents," must be the slogan of the Connecticut company,
 The other day it petitioned the Public Utilities Commission for per mission to abandon trolley service between Woodbury and Waterbury.
 The company at the same time refused 10 substitute buses.
 Nothing but complete elimination Of service would satisfy The explan- alton was that business did not justify service.
 Then the Woodbury Taxi Co. an independent concern. vas heard from. IL told the P. L. C. it would be glad 10 operate buses between Hotchkissville, Woodbury and Waterbury.
 This was q bombshell for the Con- necticut Co. and after confer ence its officials told the P. l.. C. the company had changed it's position and would give the town "any service it wants if the Woodbury Taxi Co, s petition were denied.
 Anything 10 beat the independents, But the Connecticut Co, even after showing a willingness to continue service 10 Woodbury, shows no in tention of including Hotchkissville in it's service.
 The franchise should be given to the independent company and this [ for the financial good of the Con- necticut Co. That concern already has too many poor paying lines at- i tached to it's system. and to oper- ! ate them takes too much if not all Of the profits from it's main lines. Ii should be perfectly willing 10 see in- dependents take over unproductive ] territory, cultivate it with good serv- ] ice and create a profitable line; or stand the loss if despite such cultiva- ton Of trade it continues 10 remain unprofitable.
 4 good tip to the Connecticut Co would be one to the effect that il should be willing to hand over all its lines in unproductive territory to in. dependents Then the Connecticuf Co, retaining only paying lines might make some money for z change.
 Or is the company afraid. If il earned good profits, an agitation would be started to reduce fares?
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
KINGSFORD- SMITHS VERDICT

After all for landlubbers to write about how dangerous the east-west flight across the North Atlantic hap pens 10 be amounts 10 little in com- parison with the word Of Captain Kingsford- Smith. who talks from ex- perience.
 The Englishmans statement that he doubts whether the route will ever he one for commercial flying ships probably will dim the ardor Of many on enthusiastic aviation booster who is inclined to think that every natural obstacle will he worn down in time.
 Storms rage in some sector Of the route all the time, and the togs and headvinds are foes 10 flying that will always exist,
 That does not mean, however, that easr-west flying across the Atlantic by airplanes cannot De made more reliable in the future, II would seem that the way to solve the problem is to take more southerly route, with planes that can travel the greate' distance between land.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
MORE FILLING STATIONS

West Main street seems destined 10 become shoWplace for filling stations. Already there are numerous caravansaries for gasoline distribu- ton along this popular motor thoroughfare, and at least one of those along the motor lane WIS erected only after spirited opposition by neighboring residents. Since that hectic time there has been a feeling Of mplacency with the inevitable, and the filling stations have gone their merry way, contributing color 10 the street by day and frightening it up at night Now there is current information that two additional fill ing stations of size will he erected along the street, one at West Main and Lincoln streets-a brick block to be torn down for the purpose-and another at West Main street and Homestead avenue.
 Opposition to new gasoline sta
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
Observations On Tie Weather

Washington, June 27.-Forecast for Southern New England: Mostly cloudy, probably with showers this afternoon or tonight; Saturday fair; slightly cooler; moderate westerly winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York, Partly cloudy; slightly cooler tonight with showers in central and north portions; Saturday fair; fresh to strong west and northwest winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity; Fair and slightly cooler today; Saturday fair and probably fair Sunday,
 Conditions: A disturbance of considerable intensity is central over Quebec. A trough of low pres sure covers the Rocky Mountain dis tricts Showers and thunder storms are quite general in the South and Middle Atlantic states and the western portion of Southern New England Temperatures are lower in Ohio. Western Pennsylvania and Western New York.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: Cloudy weather followed by fair and not much change in tenipera- ture.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
France Greets Prestes,
 BraZil's New President

Chcrbourg, France, June 27 F>- Dr. Julio Prestes. president elect Of Brazil was welcomed to France to- day by large groups of officials and friends who met him as he disem- LGrked from the Olympic.
 Dr. Prestes and his party were taken 10 Paris by special train, the president elect himself occupying President Doumergues private car.
 pr. Prestes. replying to brief ad- dresses Of welcome from French Of ficials, told of his admiration and affection for France and his pleas ure at coming here.
 He will be the guest Of President Doumergue during a three day visit in Paris and then will so to London for four days.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
25 Fears Ago Today

The committee of the Business Mems association in charge Of the fireworks on the evening Of July 4 IS making every effort to make a display that will be d credit to the city and give pleasure and utmost satisfaction to everyone
 The degree team of St. Elmo lodge, Knights Of Pythias. went to Plainville last evening and conduct cd the institution Of the new lodge in that town.
 The fremen received .2,s4G.a1. their pay for the quarter ending June 30, today.
 New Britain Gas Light Co. has sold the land on Commercial street next 10 the H R, Walker Co. barns to that company.
 The Corbin bowling team sus- tained their reputation Of not yet losing q game by defeating the F X F.. team last night by a score of 2l59 to 1703. High score was POS, made by May
 Fred Beloin of this city started his pacer, May Hathaway" at Bridgeport yesterday. II was her first start and she won easily in the field of nine entries, taking three straight heats.
 The season for trout fishing ir this state ends today. 1t started of we'll. but the lack of rain since spring has kept the brooks low
 The most pressing matter of lA. health committee at it's meelng last evening concerned the handing oi garbage. Chairman Quigley has found by investigation that some people who are finding fault with the non-c collections of their kitcher refuse, fail to provide the proper recepticles in their yards. The col lector was authorized to pay no at. tention to such people.
 Many residents will be given ar extended vacation incident to July 4 It is now the plan of several of thu [ fact ories 10 close on Saturday nigh and reopen on Wednesday morn l ing.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
qualifications of President Hoover's

QudIllCdliOus Ol fTesluSnL IOOV6f choices for membership upon the new Power Commission, the Presi- dent is confronted with another diff ficult situation.
 The new law, however, ought to tighten the Presidents task at leass slightly. It specifics that none of the five members can have a finan- cial interest in any power concern or power project. The President must choose from capable laymen un- touched by power influences.
 But there are laymen in fact who are sympathetic toward the power corporations, and it will be one Of the objects of the senatorial power experts 10 note, if possible, whether the President by accident chooses any of these for the new commission.
 The fact that, according to dis patches, numerous requests have been received at the White House for appointment upon the commits sion should guard the Chief Execu- tive against imposition by power in terests.
 The new commission will follow the elimination of the old commits sion, which was established by the water power act of 1920 and con- sisted of three members Of the cabi- net. The 1920 law gave the commits sion only limited and indirect control over power rates. The com mission vas unsatisfactory well nigh from he start, and by 1928 1t had to abandon all attempts at both rate and securities regulation because of being under-e equipped to handle such work.
 We are now 10 have a full-time Power Commission, one possessing greater power to control the growing interstate power problem and to overlook the leasing of federal va ter power sites.
 Improved control over the trans mission Of power from one state to another has been made necessary by the increase in such power transmits sion. In 1925 interstate electric pow CT vas only per cent of the power produced; in 1926 it was per cent Of the total; in 1923 it vas nearly II per cent.
 i In addition there have been num- erous holding companies formed which control a farflung empire Of local and state power companies. To control these concerns will be one Of i the functions of the new commission.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
Turks Explain Fighting
 Reported on Nit. Ararat

1stabul. Turkey June 27 tPj-A Turkish official statement today ex- plained fighting which had been re- ported on Mount Ararat.
 The note said Nomad raiders from Persia had made an incursion into the eastern Turkish provinces Of Van and Bayazit but that the Turkish forces regularly maintained there had easily driven them back with the exception of a few bandits who entrenched them selves on rocky, snow capped Ararat the highest and most impregnab ble mountain of Anatola.
 Turkish forces today were guard ing the mountain so that the raid = CTS could not descend. but their stronghold was said to be so secure that probably only a flood could dislodge them.
New Britain herald., 1930-06-27
Lindbergh Yacht Taken
 To North Haven HarbOl

Portland, Me, June 27 tP-Col- onel Charles X, Lindbergh has sent his honeymoon yacht to the Morrow summer home.
 The Nouette, 3Sfoot cabin cruiser, arrived here yesterday in command of Dwight w. Morrow, Jr., brother Of Mrs. Lindbergh.
 Morrow said he vas taking the craft 0 North Haven for the colonel and would leave it there. He pro- fessed ignorance as to whether it was to be used by the Lindberghs and their baby.