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New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Box Onice, Of All Places, to Buy Theater Tickets

Where is the best place in New York to buy tickets for the theater? You're wrong. The answer is, at the box office.
 This astounding revolution has been brought about by group of theater proprietors who have agreed to cast off the leeches known as ticket spectators and conduct their business directly with the public or through hotel agencies.
 This is the result of years of agi- tation on the part of certain man. agers that finally eliminated in a series of conferences the first of which was held late last year. Spur red on by shouts and murmurs from the theater-going public and by a noticeable dimunition in receipts a small group of managers organized to make an effort to evolve a plan that would correct the most fragrant , of the abuses which, through the years, have piled up around the sys- tenn Of ticket selling.
 A steering committee obtained the signature of all but two theater proprietors to an instrument pledg- ing them after March 1 to abolish the buy" which is show par1ance for allowing or forcing ticket brok- CTS to purchase large blocks of seats in advance, and to consign seats only to those licensed brokers agree ing to charge a maximum premium of G5 cents.
 With these signatures as an an- chor to windvard the committee got busy. It appointed an auxiliary committee consisting of a theater manager. producer. representa- tive of the Actors Equity associa- tion. the Dramatists' Guild and two broker members. This committee met almost daily for a month thrashing out the details of the scheme and reconciling the conflict ing viewpoints of the various groups represented. Their report to the parent committee covered nearly 40 typed pages and outlined machin- cry which the sponsors believe ade- quate to handle the complicated bus mess of ticket selling, This volum- inous report was then condensed and in it's brief form submitted to the managers for signature.
 1t called for the formation of the New York Theater league. a body of theater proprietors, since the pro- ducer controls the sale of tickets, 10 govern the sale.
 The committee estimates business will receive o5 per cent impetus. with the reform. Based on an an- rual gross of s30,o00.0o0 this would enrich the box office by s7,000,O6O.
 It will take several weeks to put the machinery in motion. When it starts there will be a campaign to educate the public
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Horse Whips Disappear From Foreign Trade.

Horse whips. once an importan. item, have virtually disappeare from American foreign trade, an other victim of the changing eco. homie scene. Whether this is due more 10 the steady reduction in the rsc of equine motive power. or tJa complete disappearance of the old fashioned schoolboy has not been determined positively, but both hay. contributing factors.
 Twenty million whips 3 year were formerly produced in one Massach hI- zetts town. according to Fl. P. Nal- son, one ot the few remaining whip ndnufacturchs in Manhattan. Mr Nelson is not enormously optimistjG k for the future Of the whip.
 Still there IS one ray Of hope nc believes. in the fact that there has been slight increase in the numbc4
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
C. A. R. Entered Politics. American Legion keeps Ont.

American Legion Keeps Out.
 The news story in the Herald Thursday evening which told of the meeting of the Stanley Post, G. A. R., when only two members were present was read with interest es- pecially by the veterans of the Spanish American War and the World War men,
 Thirty years ago. the G. A. R., the Stanley post, if you will, was a power in politics-a power for good. Politicians who were prone to criti- cize, said the G. A. F. tried to ac- quire everything in the line of plums, but that angle took the form of whispering campaign and woe to the self seeker who attempted to use the selfish angle openly. Those men had the right to hold public office, they had stood the acid test of proven loyalty, more power to them.
 How different is the status of the ex-serviceman of the World War. The largest organization, the Legion, says that politics must not be in- dulged in 10 the extent that if a person held a paid public office, he could not be an officer of the Le- zion. Politics is drowned upon in the American Legion. Many good members have been forced to resign from an executive position just be- cause they happened to take 8 paid office. Politicians know that a pop ular Legionnaire, who has made good in ex-servicemen's circles, would have strong influence with the voters. and draft him for po- litical office. It's the undercurrent of power which the Legion consti- tuition will not allow to come 10 the surface. It's hidden in the state ment service 10 country" That may be so but it shows a timidness in his fibre during fighting moments. Politicians. especially those who have axes to grind, seem to be de- lighted with such a state of affairs. There's a lobby for the disabled man down in Washington, lobby which has it's efficiency handicapped-in a sense neutralized-by the political "bugaboo' drummed into the Le- gionnaires. It can be stated that the American Legion is flirting" with politics-politicians in the state of Connecticut will agree that the famous state fund fight had more of the flavor of politics in it than near beer has of beer.
 How much better, if the world war veterans would come out and get into politics, like their bud dies" of the G. A. +. Even the city of New Britain would feel the ef- fleets of an open fight. openly ar rived at, like the good old days when the boys of '61" knew what they wanted and got it, not turning up their noses at that awful word pol itics." Politics was better because them were in it. and maybe the ex- scrviceman, today, could do his bit by being allowed a free reign in civic affairs. The border line be- tween service to country and poli- tics is a moot question. What is politics, and what isn't, is interpret work out too late for the eX-serv- icemcn act accordingly. It's a false
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Vague Colors Ousting
 Bright for Reach We,r

Palm Beach, Fla. March CP,- After being neglected for years in favor Of vivid hues, the vague in col ors ls In vogue at Palm Beach. Angel blue, pastel pink and pale lavender are prominent.
 coral is another tint gaining popularity, and lowered chiffon also ls favored. One society n1atron vas noted wearing distinctive frock O. th,s material in yellow and blacl; on . background Of green.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Policemen Use Tact In Delicate Situation.


 Policemen pounding their beats iE the dark stiffness of the night frequently are confronted with sit uations which call for cool -headel l. ness and exercise Of good sense, but the occasions when they have op. pcrtunity to show before large gatfl- erings the degree of judgment the" possess in coping with delicate situ;,- tions are few and far between. Thursdays visit of communist agi- tators who came to this city 10 co l. duct an unemployment demonstra- ton in defiance of the orders of Ac-- ing Chief George l.. Kelly, gave them opportunity to cover them selves with glory while moro than 1,5oo made up their audience.
 The slightest indscretion on the part of the squad officers operating under Sergeant Michael J. Flynn at the corner of Main and East Main streets Thursday noon might have had serious consequences. Unneccs- sary roughness in handling their three captives, even though one Uf the trio was especially belligerent, might have stamped the would-ba orators as under-dogs in the hands ot burly policemen, and might have enkindled fires of protest that would turn an otherwise curious, and som ewhat amused throng into an
 uncomfortable mob. When ActiH% | Chief Kelly despatched his squa iG to three points Thursday morning, he counseled them we'll Make nc arrests if it is possible 10 avoid this drastic action. but bear in mind that the dignity Of the law must be upheld. was the veteran polio cn- mans instruction. His orders were
 carried out 10 the letter.
 When the first Of the trio mount ed his flimsy rostrum and openSi
 his speech, he was approached by a policeman and asked. with all pos slble considerations: Have you a permit for this meeting"'' His negA- tive an3wer closed the prima facie cGsc of law violation and the polio e- man had no alternative but to ta%c the alleged offender to the place where claims Of law could be co., fidercd. His comrades. taking 70 the fight where he had been cu, short, came to the same cndinS y. i There was no unnccessar% force
 used: the crowds watched and no voice was raised in protest. From the moment the automobiles moved . away with the prisoners. the crowd
 dwindled. away and soon normalcv
 vas restored.
 One injudicious act by polio ,- nan might have caused riot. Of- | ficers of the law are only human, after all, and the resistance of d person under arrest moves them to protect themselves by the most real fly available means. The polica-
 men who figured as principals in | Thur.day's arrests carried out tn 9Ir | duty with credit to themselves and | their department, even during mo- | ments when roushnouco methods
 would have been less wearing on
 their muscle and patience.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
High School Teachers in
 New Britain We'll Paid

Hartford, March S.--Salaries paid Hartford school teachers are among the highest in the state and the maximum and minimum salaries paid high school teachers here are the highest in Connecticut. statistics compiled by the state board of edu- cation show. Stamford pays the highest average salary to its ele- mentary school teachers. Bridgeport is second.
 Male teachers in Hartford high schools get the highest maximum salaries while New Britain pays the highest minimum salaries, Average paid elementary teachers in this section are: Berlin. s1,200; Plain vile. s1.ol.; Avon. sl.0SS: Nevins- ton. sl.S6S: and Rocky Hill, f,309.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Quiglcy-Bartlett Fight Stirs In AntiCipatiOuS

Quiglcy- Bartlett Fight
 Stirs Up Anticipations
 Voters who enjoy an exciting campaign look with pleasant. antici- pations to the pre-primary contest for the republican nomination for mayor between ex-Mayor George A. Quigley and ex-Alderman Donald l.. Bartlett.
 Announcements Of candidacy by the leaders of the opposing factions in the republican party virtually in. sure New Britain of battle for ballots which will parallel the most thrilling in the history of the com munity. On the political counter there is nothing just as good as a ley-Bartlett fray.
 Until 8 few days ago 1t was thought possible that Quigley might be the candidate of the party or ganization. He reported being ap- preached by men of authority in the camp Of the regulars with as surance that he could have the nomination. Whether they were only fishing for information or came to the conclusion that Quigley would be as intractable as ever is a secret which may not be revealed. At any rate, the avalanche Of candidates came booming down yesterday and the issue is sharply drawn and definite
 At this column has remarked be- fore in the course of political remi- niscences, organization republicans have no tender feelings for Quiglay. He has wounded their pride too often for them to turn the other cheek. He has also breathed de- fiance at J. Henry Roraback, which, in the mind Of the regulars, is the sin of sins. In other ways he has expressed his contempt for the men at the helm of the G. o. P. To have extended the nomination to him would have. been complete equalization and that would be un- thinkable.
 An analysis. of the candidates would show Quigley 10 be the more dynamic. It is doubtful whether Bartlett will force issues unless he Is dragged into an argument, and that is about what will happen. Quigley knows that he must win the nomination by the power of words, if it is to be won. because the or eanization will exert it's utmost efforts 10 whip him 10 a standstill in the days which precede the pri- mary and on the day when the party votes are cast
 An historic fight. 10 use a word popular with newspaper headline writers, looms.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
By O. 0. MCINTYRE, r,

New York. March S-Newspaper writers who achieve what is known in the trade as q "by linc"-you know the signed pifllc-are targets for many creepy communications Every syndicated writer has group Of correspondents who lombard him with queer letters.
 It is called nut mail" and, Of course. does not include the epistol- Gry cheer that is SO welcome, inc queries or even those who ring the columnar q" in red pencil and mar gin q neat little notation to take broad running jump off dock.
 Nut mGil' is rarely amusing. for it usually comes fro m those with discorded minds They babble Of fancicd grievances and arc jumpy and incoherent. Some have pana- cea for the ills of the world and others are being held in imaginary bondage.
 They tell of inventions of which they have been defrauded or of en- cnies who lie in wait. For more than five years I have received from one to two missives a week written in a distinguished feminine hand and postmarked from a large Ohio city. They address me as Buddy"
 Although not one has been an. swered, they speak from time to time of my replies and now and then of telegrams and gifts-imagine.- from me. A correspondent in Nome, Alaska, sent me post card daily for more than four months. They were rational and friendly, but never signed.
 Bde Dudley for several years re- ceived letters from a lady in I nearby New York town. When at last they became threatening he turned them over 10 postal authori- ties. The lady was hiding. investi- cation developed. a progressive par anoia from even members Of hc.' family.
 Another columnist has for sevcra! years received on the first day Of each month a brand new Sl bill il is folded in a plain sheet of paper in an equally plain envelope and ad- dressed on a typewriter It has never been mailed from the same post office station twice.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
COYOTE BETRA1S WOLF,

hoSan. Utah. March UP)-Be- lrayed by a thoroughly frightened coyote that was attemptins 10 oscann me wrath Of ranchers, Cache Val leys famous big gray killer. wolf mat terrorized sheep and cattle in 'he Lewiston section during the win Ter, was frightened from his lair and fell under Q barrase Of shots laid down by marksmen.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
PRIZE, FOR STUDENTS

Lincoln, Neb.. March s (UP) - Creation of a prize of s95 to be pre- scented annually to the freshman man or woman who made the greatest triumph over heavy odds in obtain ing an education, was announced by Chancellor E. A. Burnett Of the Uni- Fersity Of Nebraska.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Modern Explorer Finds

When a man at the soda counter of a downtown drug store resorted to a stage whisper the other day. in ordering a soft drink" the few other customers near enough to mo- tice the act began to evince consid- erable interest. Even the soda clerk was puzzled, for his ears were not attuned to the whispered requests that sometimes bring forth forbid den beverages in other less respect able establishments. The little com- edy-or tragedy, if you will-dis- closed an amazing new form of 'liquor nuisance" however. worthy of consideration by vets and drys alike.
 The customer vas a middle aged man, somewhat flushed and a little
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
HIMOE AND THE COMMUNISTS

Although the Maryland Free ssate. as Mir. Mencken calls it. lived ID to it's name on "Red Thursday by permitting the Communists to spout" all they desired and pa rade" until they got tired, New Jer- sey ran .. close second in the appli- cation Of freedom Of speech and parade. Indeed, New Jersey went little further than Maryland in that sundry officials Of its important in dustrial cities applied consider ble wholesale humor to the situation and thereby took nearly all the wind out of the Communists.
 What could be more pleasant to contemplate. for instance. than the manner in which George E. Labarre, public safety director in Trenton sized up the situation when the Communists were allowed to put on their show in front Of the Trenton city hall?
 MT. Labarre. a disciple of humor. thought the Communists. were too bashful with their talk.
 Speak up louder" he yelled. Give everybody chance to hear
 There was so much laughter after that that scarcely anything could be heard anyway.
 Or what could be more satisfying to those who paid nothing to see the show in Paterson than the way Mayor John V. Hincliffe handle: the situation" The Mayor was on I balcony at City Hall which gave him view of 5000 Of the curious swirling around the Communist speakers At his elbow was Police Commissioner Browne, owner of moving picture camera, who took views of what the Associated Press described as nearly a gala occa- son." When everybody got tired milling around the show stopped automatically and the police had absolutely nothing on their hands cXcept memories of a good time.
 Or what about Newark, where 2.50D gathered in park 10 near the orators" When a Negro Commu- hist took the stand he suffered e@' cruciating discomfiture from heck. lers. who created so much fun that "a good time for nothing certainly was had by all, The crowd was duly thankful to the police for permitting the free show
 Against these items all tn" Maryland Free State could show uas that after the city or Galti- more had decided 0 refuse the Communists the right to speak and parade. the city administration changed it's mind at the last minute and when a Negro called for the permit he got it. Later ;he Com munists announced that the Negro vas not enrolled on their member ship rolls.
 The sudden termination of tho. revolutionary spirit" in Buffaln also is worthy of comment. The city administration played A dirty trick on the Communists so it ap- pears, The day before the speaking and paradng was to start it an- nounced that 9.OOo or SO lobs would be open the next day on conztruc- ton work, and it seems that whcu The time Tor Dhc big open air meet. ing arrived every red in town was busy tryIn2 to get on the clty's jobs
 When one compares the occur. renccs ID lhe cities where officials had spark of humor with the oc. currences in the cities where off ciaIs look themselves terribly scri-
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
THE OBSER VER-
 Makes Random Observations -, On the City and Its People

of horses on Manhattan Island dur ing the last year. He believes that traffic managers facing short hauis and long waits will continue to use horse drawn vehicles ia lieu of mo- tor trucks which represent higher capitalization.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Menh<r Audit Bureau ,t Circulation

The A. E. c. h national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- users with . strictly honest analysls Of circulation. Our circulation statistics Me bsisd upon this audit. This insures pro- tection again,t fraud in newspaper dis. tribution figures to both national and local advertlNra
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

He will" said an admirer. give you the shirt off his back
 And a mean cynic added But he wouldn't pay some poor old woman for washing it."
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

. X so-3etter is man who walks fast to save three minutes to spend watching a steam shovel.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Utopia which is having the props knocked out from under 1t every day. The G. A. R. started out in politics, the Legion is drifting to- ward it, a slow process which will work out toto late for the ex-serv- iceman to get the place in the sun" which he deserves.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Hell, for fat and faithless Eomeos, will be a place where they watch jures snicker over their love letters
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

On the east coast Of Florida the palms lean inland. except at the hotels, Of course, where they are horizontal.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

The rotten decisions given by some juries at last reveal how umpires spend their winters.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

republic in ten years has earned monarchy did in its entire history.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Moving the furniture not only gives mother an apparent change of | environment, but gives dad new bark on his shins.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Americanism: Popularizing com modities, fads and candidates by means ot advertising. and yet won- derins how 10 make the people law conscious"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

The Herald is sale daily Tn New York It Holdings Newsstand. Times Sauars: schultzs Newissnd. Entrance Grand Central. lind Street
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

As the owner Of dog who puts his paw into the handle of a draw CT. pulls it open and takes out a gentleman who writes from Phil l. delphia that his dog. after Hn auto ride, rushes up 10 the front porch and pulls down 8 switch that turns on the electric lights.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

People say: Hello. Doctor" Why not say: Hello, Morticiano"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Member of ike ASsueiatsd tsre.s

Member ot ths Associated rre,s The Associated PreAs is exclusively en. titled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not othsrwi.e credited In this paper and al,o local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Certain crops are associated with certain tools, like hay and the ,scythe. corn and the cultivator, wild oats and tho rake.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

You aren't really old until you are reconciled to symptoms as a topic Of conversation.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

This is tho era Of steam. and now the only big ship driven by wind is the ship of state.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

The only profitable advertising medi1m in ths City. Circulation books and pren room Always opsn to adysr,isers
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Capsule novel: They were talking of one Of Broadway's good fellows.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Florida has conquered the fruit fly pest. but hasn't yet been able. to do anythings about srits.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

A wire-haired fox terrier living in a hotel a few blocks away. without being told, takes the elevator down morning at nine o'clock and returns with his masters morning paper in his mouth. He never varies more than five minutes timing his dspar- ture.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Manufacturers are trying hard to improve photograph music. One method that impresse% a lot of peo- pie consists in sending it by radio.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
Facts andFancies

Fifty million dollars can't be wrong, either.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

pie consists in sending it by radio. If is doubtless a happy marriage lf men feel sorry for the groom and women pity the bride.
 How fortunate that all the peo- Die who know how 10 solve race problems should live where there's only one race.
 Times will be normal again as soon as the men laid of have been deprived Of enough wages to make up the losses.
 But Of course that s5,00n Texas bankers pay for a dead bank robber doesn't apply to one who rohs il from the inside.
 Small town people shouldn't ob- 1ect if the talliies aren't clear Most everything they hear is twisted or distorted a little.
 Correct this sentence: My we'll to-do patients are so happy and sen slble. said the doctor they never brood over imaginary ailnents.'
 'Copyrieht 1930. Publishers
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New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Accounting these dog didoes was inspired by cable interview with one Of those talI-domed Niennese scientists who is blabbing again that dogs have no reasoning powers whatever.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

tCopyrieht 19G0. Publishers
 Syndicate).
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

Will Cuppy. after reading the tab loids. finds a great many people arc suffering from axe trouble. Copyright. 1880. McNaught Syndi-
 cate, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1930-03-08
New Britain Herald
TELEPHONE CALLS

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New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

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New Britain herald., 1930-03-08

u mas just occurred 10 me that no actor has ever been able to ham: his hat and cane 10 butler with tho superb indifference Of the lat John Drew. Nor do l thinl; any tc- ton chara cter is so well named as Ociavus Roy Cohen's Flerien Slap pcN.