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New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
AUTHORITY
 WILL FACE TEST
Commissions Legality to Be
 Taken Before Court

Washington. Dec. LPl - A po- tential test of the authority Of the Federal Power Commission came up for argument today in the District of Columbia supreme court
 The issue was on an injunction sought by the Clarion River Power Company Of Pennsylvania. to re- strain the commission from disallow ing some sG.00O00O of the com- pany's reported net investment cost.
 The company, backed by a num- Der of power utility concerns. chal- lenged the authority Of the commas sion to cut out items included by the concern in the cost Of developing it's plants. The legal division of the commission contends it has powers similar 10 those of the interstate commerce commission in determin- ing valuations which may be used for recapture or ratc-making pur- poses.
 Hundreds Of millions in valuation Of power plants built under federal license, would be affected. by the decision commission attorneys have said.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
20 SENATOR'S WILL OPPOSE PROJECT
Root World Court Compromise
 Likely to Strike Snag

Washington. Dec, UP)-Presi- dent Hoover was advised today that at least 20 senators will oppose the Root world court compromise.
 The word came as the president was making ready to transmit a message 10 the senate enclosing the Root treaty and asking it's ratifica- ton.
 IL meant to the president and his associates almost complete abandon ment Of whatever feeble hope they might have had that the treaty would be ratified before the present congress expires in March.
 As minimum figure it also fore boded the possibility that enough lukewarm senators might be con- Nerted by the opposition to defeat the measure when it IS brought up. \ two-thirds ma jority is necessary for ratification.
 By far the greater danger, how ever, lies in the prospect that 20 senators could delay a vote indef nitely. The London naval treaty was held up for three weeks in this same senate last summer and only seven senators cast heir votes against ii. Opposition 10 the Yer sailles treaty was not as strong as opposition to the court at this stage of that fight decade ago. Yet the treaty ultimately was rejected.
 Being fully advised Of this situa- ton, the president has been repre- sented in rumOrs circulated at the capital as having decided to delay submission of the court. formula. These rumors have been denied at the White House. It is said there that MT. Hoover's message would go forward without any unnecessary delay probably today
 Most of the proponents of the court do not desire to bring the matter up at this session. It was expected, therefore, that the presl- dent would temper his message in order 10 permit the leaders to lay the project over until December and proceed with their program for un- employment relief, Muscle Shoals and other problems.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
TABS RENON|NA7E
 LEADING OFFICERS
Thomas K, Grove Declines to
 Continue aS Treasurer

Thomas I. Smith Was nominated for the presidency of the Y. VI. T.. A. tT B. society for the third success slyo time at meeting Of the organ ization held in th" society home NrS- terday. Practically the same group of officers that worked with him through the past year was renomi- hated.
 Thomas W Grove. who combined the duties Of treasurer and purchase ing agent and who caused the -O- cicty to come ont Of a financial rout, declined the trcasurcr's posi- ton when it was tendcred him by President Smith, He will continue 10 supervise the societys finances but will not be burdcned with the rou- tine work of treasurer. Francis Me incrncy was nominated for treas Uror.
 Other officers nominated Wcr" the present vice president. Thomas toylc; financial secretary, William Forsythc: recording secretary James r. Gilbert; chaplain, Rev. Mathew J. Traynor; librarian, Ed ward \. bOnahuo.
 New officers nominated Wcrc .Jo- scph cl}nos for sergeant at arms and John J. Riley for marshal. They succcod John McG3ail and Michael Connors.
 The scmi-annual meeting al which the election will take place will b" held in two weeks,
 Operating Loss Low
 Although several Improvements were made in the society during 'h' past year, the organization for In" frsr time since it occupied tn" new building, was ahlo 10 carry itself for tho year without a large loss Of money
 The report Of Treasurer Gro" ." and purchasing agent indicates that the net operating loss was $&1$.21. The receipts were $&t.476.17 and the cApcndituros were s&1.Nta.3S. of tn" projects attempted during the past year. losses were reported on a minstrel show, a smoker, and tine anniversary. Profit was mad" on pool bow ling, dues. store rcnls, large hall. small hall, socicly'S store and dances
 According 10 Mr, Grove if cost the society s17,492.S6 for the main tenance Of the building. During the past year sIS9G.HS vas spent in Improvements, including the tllins Of the shower room, building of incincrator. electric fixtures and golf course. Since october IS when the course was open the receipts have been S7&2.94.
 The bills receivable including, dues. show tickets, programs, hall and store rent amount 10 S3."24.H5 and the bills payable amount to SG,- 32j.11. The last group includes in- tcrcst. insurance and taxes.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Stamford Man Jailed
 On LiuuOr Sale Count

Stamford, Dee. x tP, - Joseph ro,ilton. g. Of Washington av- .1uc, was sent 10 jail for ten days on each count when he pleaded guilty to possession and salo of liquor before Judge Ahra ham WOf- y in city court, this morning. Co>ilhon claimed he had no money to pay a fine.
 He was arrested Saturday night ny local and state police when his apartment was raidcd and several q.;+rs or liquor found The police took the names Of four mon and one woman, who were sitting about the apartment Michael BorkOWsk, 49, arrested in 8 raid on a restaurant at inc Rock)and hotel hy local and state police. Saturday night, pleaded guilty to q charge Of sale and was lined S100 and costs.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
IMPORTER FAILS
 AT SUICIDE TRY
Domestic Difficulty Blamed by
 Partner for Act

New York. Dec. CUP) - James Meecklcy Potts, silk importer and director Of several large corpora lions, was in a serious condition in 9 hospital today after attempting to commit suicide by shooting himself in the temple.
 Potts was found unconscious in his apartment in the Plaza Annex yesterday by chambermaid. He has been separated from his wife, tn" former Agatha T. Gerli. and their three children. for ten months,
 Paolino GerIi. Potts partner in the firm of l.. Gerli and Company raw silk importers, said he believed the arrangements from his wife was the reason for Potts act. Mrs. Potts, notified of the shooting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Joseph Gerli, 270 Park avenue, went to her hus- bands bedside.
 Potts is a director Of the Amalga- mated Silk Corporation. Phoenix silk Manufacturing Company. Allen town Silk Company, Georgetown Silk Company. and California Crushed Fruit Corporation.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
.S0V|ETS EXPLAIN ENGLISH INCIDENT
Britain's Name Only Mentioned
 in Confession Texts

London. Dec. (P)-Britdln' $ protest to the Soviet government against reflections cast upon the present and previous governments at London in the conspiracy trial Of eight engineers just closed at Mos COW has drawn from the Soviet for eign office an explanation that Brit aims name was brought into the case only in the confessions of the accused.
 Arthur Henderson. the foreign secretary, told the house Of com- mons today about the Soviet note. the Moscow government itself, the note said had withheld any views of it's own on these references 10 England.
 The Soviet commissar for foreign affairs in his reply to the British ambassador at Moscow said that the references Ito the possibility of par ticipation of British circles in inter ventionist plans were made in writ ten dispositions by the accused per ooil9 Nho Solitii llSu lileHl idlSl III court.
 The public prose. utor, it was cx- plained, would naturally base his in dictment upon the confessions which he was unable to ignore.
 However the reply continued. the court and public prosecutor at the time of the trial paid almost no attention to the reference of Eng land nor did the prosecutor dwell on the accusations in his prosecu- ton. Neither did the government at any time express any views on these references to England"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Skiff Load of People
 Describe Battle of Life

San Diego. Calif., Dec. s (UP'-- The battle of skif load of men and women to keep from being swept out to sea while the yacht IIola, which they had abandoned, battered itself to pieces against the rocky shore of Guadalupe Island. was told today by members on the party brought 10 San Diego aboard a naval destroyer.
 Nine of the ? persons who were stranded for several days on Guada- lupe, which is 200 miles south of here. were brought into port by the destroyer |. s. S. Aaron Ward.
 Three others remained on the Mexican owned island to carry on duties in connection with a plan .o commercialize the raising of 6O.OOo wild goats which roam the barren land
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Cardina O'COnnell Is
 T Years Old Today

Boston, Dee. S UP)-William Cardinal O'Connell, archbishop of Boston and dean Of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in America, was observing his list birthday anniver- sary today, the feast of the Immac- ulate Conception.
 Upon arising the cardinal ccle- brated mass in his private chapel at his residence in Brighton. Later he was celebrant at a pontifical mass at Holy Cross cathedral
 The cardinal did not deliver a for Hal sermon. but addressed the con- gregation briefly from the sanctU- ary thanking God for continued good health and thanking the peo- plc for their prayers.
 Cardinal O'Connoll was to spend most Of the day at his office attend ingto affairs of the diocese.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Smith College Girls
 Taller and Heavier

Northampton. Mass. Dec. $ tiP) The girls at Smith college are getting taller, heavier, and healthier.
 Dr. K. Frances Scott Of the de partment of hygiene at the col leGe. and authority for the state. ment, said that two pounds in weight and more than an inch in height have been added to the Smith college freshman since 1902, when measurements were first taken.
 recent survey made by the department of physical education showed the following averages at Smith:
 1ao2-l21.44 pounds; } feet, inches.
 1a%o-123.5 pounds; 5 feet. 4 inches.
 pr Scott gave as the chief fac tors in the mproNement. the hcalthtul results Of summer cGrps and improvement of nu- tri1ion."
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Youthful Pliers Reach
 Jacksonville On Trip

JacKsonville Beach, Fla. Dec. s tP-En route to South America on an aerial argosy, two youthful avi- ators hopped off from the beach here today for Miami, their next overnight stop.
 They are Joseph Jones, 19, of Riverside, Conn, and Edward Win gertcr, D, Newark, x. J.
 Leaving Caldwell, N. J., last Mon Gay, the fiiers arrived here yester- day after several forced landings.
 From Miami. they will proceed 10 Key West for their first over-Water hop 10 Havana
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
RAILWAY MONS MEET

Washington, Dee. s UP)-EX- ecutivcs Of the Big Five railway hrothorhooIs and representatives of 1G other railroad labor organiza- tons met here today in secret ses- sion. While all the delegates de clinod to discuss plans for the meet ing, if was understood they would consider ways Of obtaining q six hour working day as a means o' solving inc unemployment problem.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08

bek after Iaskowski admitted re- sponsibillty for the trouble which occurred Saturday night at the cor ner of Broad and High streets. Las kowski was fined s5 and costs by Judge Traceski.
 The two men were arrested about 10 o'clock Saturday by Po- liceman William Politis when found engaged in a fight in the rear of the above address.
 Girl Aids Police
 William Ostcr Of 416 Slater road pleaded not guilty 10 a charge Of evasion Of responsibility in polio. court today and at the request Of was granted a continuance by the court until Wednesday morning.
 Oster got himself into trouble when he failed 10 stop to determine what damage had been done to fence which he backed into in front Of residence at 20 Rocky Hill ave nue earlier Saturday evening.
 His number plates were observed by little girl who resides al tn" address and these were turned over to the police. When the latter learn ed that the auto in question Was registered in the name of Oster Pc iceman Edward Musczynski was sent 10 his home and found him out.
 Musczynski left word at the mans home to have him call at the police station on his return. Instead of doing this Oster on learning that he to the Rocky Hill avenue address and made an attempt to settle for the damage. Failing in this course he telephoned headquarters and was told to present himself at headquar ters. He did and a fter being qucs- toned by Lieutenant Rival was booked on the above charge.
 Alleged Spceder Pays
 A nole was granted in tine case of Arne A. Ahlin Of l@5 FairrieV stIttl NH'Il US pdIi tue Co5lo ii'- cdcntal 10 his case upon recom- mcndation of Prosecutor Curtin n police court today. Ahlin was book d on charge of speeding follow ing his arrest by Policeman Edward MusczNnski yesterday.
 Albert kasica Of 566 North Man street, Bristol was granted another continuance, this time until next Thursday morning.
 The man is charged with reckless ney B. J. MonkieWicz.
 When the case Of Edward Der quist, charged with non support Was called this morning the prosecutor informed the court that recon cIiation was effected between hus- band and wife and recommends ton that the case he turned over to Probation Officer Edward C. Con- molly was accepted by the court.
 The continued case of Fred Yer illo who was placed on probation in police court on November S vas again continued for a month under Probation Officer Connolly.
 stephen Mellon, 2S, of lo9 Gold street, failed to answer to his name when 1t was called in court today and inquiry into the reason dlsclos- ed the fact that notation had been made on the orrcst blotter request ing the continuance of the case until tomorrow morning.
 Judge SaXe granted the continn- arCc after remarking that It would be better if all arrested persons be forced to present themselves n court. Mellon was notified 10 ap- pear at tomorrow 5 session.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
BUSINESS DECLINES . WITH EUROPEANS
Exports and Imports Both Fall
 OI in October

Washington. Dec 8 tP-Business between the United States and Eur orn continued to decline during Oc- tober.
 Commerce department reports to- da.- made the following comparisons as to the gcoSra phical character of the October foreign trade:
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
DIVER SEEKS RANSDTLL

Waterboro, Nc. Dec. < tIPl- Bickford Brooks Of kennebunk vet eran diver. was to explore the wa ters of Ossipec lake today in an ef- fort to locate the body of Frank Rsmsdell of Watertown, Mass, miss ing eight days
 Search Of the woods in which Ramsdell disappeared has failed to reveal any trace of him. Last week a submarine light equipped with a periscopic lens was used in fruit. less inspection of the lake waters.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
DOE INNADES LIBR tHN'

Newton. Mass. Dec. ct D. Though this is the open season for deer in Massachusetts a spirited do' cavorted through this City's streets yesterday. spent 45 minutes in th" Newton public library, and escaped unharmcd.
 The deer entered and left tha building by crashing through win dows.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
PRICE DROP SIACkE\S

Ottawa. Dec. s LPt-A report from the Canadian trade commissioner at London says the drop in wholesale price in Great Britain has slackened if not ceased Recent reductions have involved only few commodi ties, notably wheat, the report says
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Britain Best Customer

Britain Best Customer
 Great Britain vas the best custo- mer of the United States during the month. slipping ahead of Canada American exports 10 Great Britain were s71,Hl7.6H1 against s95.129.243 t s;>mc month [ last year; and imports were s1I74l.863 against 5,049,71. For CanaHa exports were $49, 1G4.5"3 against sS3.@46.225: i'm ports s34,306.o96 against s46,o73.- GOO.
 Exports 10 Germany were s31.- 507,443 against s57.552.350, and i'm ports $l7,S51Sl4 against S26.931.- 6SO. Exports to France s2S,6S3, 1g6 against s33.53o.655 md imports sII,- 672,977 against :2o,12S.356.
 Exports 10 Soviet Russia dropped during the month while imports in creased slightly Exports were s4,- 4 .196 again { $S.O09.3S3 and i'm ports SISG6.862 against s1,64O.546.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
WOMAN DIES AT 1o3

Bethel Dec, $ UP)-Mrs. Ade- Hro Bartram Clapp was dead here today. just three weeks short Of hor 1o4th birthday anniversary, She was said 10 have been the oldest mcm- bor of inc Order of the Eastern Star.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08
Admits Iichting

Joseph Golab"k. %. Of 153 Broad street and Nalerian LaskoWski, 25 of 435 North Rurritt street pleaded not guilty to charges of assault and breach Of the peace and judgment was suspended in the case of Cola.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-08

Frank Andreczyk Of II Orange ttreet, was fined s15 and costs oN Judge Tracesk after having plead ed guilty in police court today.
 The man was arrested by Police. men Charles Weare and William Politis Saturday night when those officers found him creating a ds. turbanCe in the rear of the above address. Both policemen testified 10 having found a door and window somewhat battered as a result of the mans hellgerent attitude.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-15
MICKEY BEATS
LOMSKI BADLY

DETROIT, Feb. l5.-tP-Mickey
Walker is one step nearer his third
title today by virtue OF a decisive
victory over Leo Lornski in a ten
round bout here last night.
Walker. worlds middleweight
champion. who formerly wore the
wetlerweight crown, demonstrated
that a disadvantage Of nine pounds
or more means little TO him IN
his invasion Of the light heavy
weight field.
Lomski was little more than a
punching bag for the toy bulldog
throughout the fight. which rob-
red him Of his record of never hav-
inc been defeated twice by the same
man.
After holding Walker even in
only one round. the third. Lomski
saw his rival gradually pile up a
lsad that made the bout lops.de6
in favor OF Walker after il passed
the halfway stare. He could not
beat Walker 10 the punch and was
p badly beaten and very distressed
fighter when the final gong ended
the hcstilities.
Walker conceded nine and three
quarters pounds to the light heavy
weight challenger. scaling 1853 IL TO
173 Ia for Lomski.
The match drew a record-break-
Ing crowd for Olympia. attracting il
excess of 1900 with receiDts around
100000.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-15
DOCTORS SAY
SCOTT SOFT

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 15.-R-Box-
Ing commission physicians have
found the Phil Scott, English heavy
weight scheduled TO fight Jack
Sharkey here In two weeks, Is SOFT,
that his heart is slow 70 return to
normal after exertion. that his blood
Is sluggish and that he lacks proper
coordination Of mind and muscle.
DR.. Frank II. Davis asserted, how
ever. that the report did not in
dicate Scott could not be in perfect
condition in time for the fight.
Sharkey was found by the doctors
Of the fighters examined.
TIE doctors found: That Phil
SCOTS body Is soft and requires a
hardening process: that Phil Scott
heart rate Is not quite normal; that
the heart beat, unlike that of
Sharkev. does not return 10 nor
NAL quickly: that his blood Is slug
Rish and his general reaction is
sluggish; that he lacks proper CO.
ordination OF mind and muscle: that
his blood pressure is good. but not
excellent, probably caused by the
excitement Of the occasion: and that
his chest expansion Is not SO good
as a person Of his height and weight
should he"
Dr. Davis said Sharkev Is so
well-conditioned his trainers are
having their worries n keeping him
from gcinS stale"
Jimmy Johnston. SCOTS manager,
informed Of the report. said: Il
had eYpected II for IL Is exactly
what I wanted so fer as SCOTS
co"dition is concerned.
we have heen WORKING him only
moderately. for this climate Is n
tough one once it gets you. and
c car res. assured that four nr
five days before the fight Phil will
he in more perfect trim than
Sharkey will be-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-15
Daley Will Head
Tennis Association

ST. LOUIS, Feb. I5-tR-Electlon
Of Louis 3. Daley to the presidency
Of the United States Lawn Tennis
association. an action expected late
today at the 49th annual meeting,
will be regarded BY the midwest as
a sectional recognition wen though
Daley Is a resident Of New York
City.
Daley is a native Of Kentucky. a
former resident Of Topeka. Kans,
where he competed on Washburn
college athletic teams, and is re-
garded as a staunch friend Of the
area west OF the Mississippi which
in the past few years has produced
many OF the nations leading play
ers.
With the election OF DALEY. ID IS
expected district associations Will
be given more voice IN the control
OF the National association.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-15
GGHTS LAST
&N

DETROIT-Mickey Walker. world
middleweight champion. outpo!nted
Leo Lonasxi. Aberdeen. Wash, d0).
Charley Retzlaff. Duluth, knocked
out Tony Talarico. Walla Walla.
Wash, ca. Harry DublinSky, Chi
cago, outpointed Dick Landig. Wales
CO.. Gene McCue. New York. out
pointed Tony Cancelo. Detroit, CO..
NEW YORK-Maxie Rosenbloom,
New York, o~utpointed Ace Hudkins,
Nebraska, Q0). Freddy Lenhart,
Spokane, Wash. outpointed Rosy
aRosales, Cleveland, uo). Norman
Tomasulo, Argentine, knocked out
Arthur Bryant. New York, 90. VIM
cent Sereci, New York. knocked out
Tommy McGuiness. Scotland, 90.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Primo Car
nera, Italy, knocked out Big Jim
Sigman. South Carolina, ~.
HOLLYWOOD. Canf.-Fidel La
Barba. Los Angeles. knocked out
Charlie Sullivan, Bakersfield, Calf,
(5).
Observation-Disclosures Spag-
noila, Philadelphia outpointed Syl-
van Bass. Baltimore, Q0).
HOT SPRINGS. Ark Charley
Arthurs. New York. outpointed
James J. Russell. Detroit. 00).
CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia.-Joe Rivers.
Cedar Rapids. outpointed Mel Gar
mon. Wichita. Kas., (l0l.
SAN FRANCIScO-Gorilla Jones.
Akron. Ohio. o%utpointed Wesley
Ketchell. Salt Lake City. d0). Nil
Ito Miletti. Omaha. outpointed Les
Carey. Santa Rosa. 90.
CALIFORNIA; grape production for
1929 IL estimated At l.TT60M tons.