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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
HEADLIGHT GLARE
BELIEVED BEATEN
Safety in Night Driving Is
Predicted as Result of
New Method.

After years of unsuccessful study in
an effort to overcome the dangers OF
glaring headlights on automobiles, Fed
eral authorities now are turning their
attention to new field, which, 1t is
claimed, will Tevolutionize the methods
of present highway illumination and as
sure safety in night driving, according
to B. B. Fortney, Illumination engineer
of Louisville, KY
Mr. Fortney. who is in Washington
comforting with Government research
and safety agencies regarding this new
method of illumination, declares that
safe lights on cars is one of the greatest
safety problems confronting the Nation.
Importance Is Cited.
Citing its Importance. he said:
Il There Will be a toll of 1880
deaths, 100000 injuries and a property
loss of S340 900 900 in 1880 due to glar-
ing and binding lights
- Fully 20 per cent of the Nations
car owners now avoid night driving due
to the present dangers involved.
- The speeding-up of traffic makes
action imperative. During 1929 10
States increased, the maximum speed
limits, while two abolished them alto
gether
THE ineficiency of the present meth
Cd of illumination" said Mr.. Fortney, is
due to two reasons. First, manufae-
turers have been unable to produce a
400 per cent effective reflector. Second.
the short axis between the light source
and the distribution lens results in an
uncomfortable beam and consequently a
binding and dazzling light AS a result
radical changes IN the makeup Of the
lights now used, including the elimina-
ton Of the present large open-face lens.
IS essential.
Method Eliminates Glare.
Actual experiments with this new
method. which obscures the sources of
light and all rejecting surfaces from
view, have proved that it entirely elimi-
mates glare. The reason is that the
light is kept down on the highway,
where it belongs. instead of being scat
tered, partly on the road and partly in
the air" He continued:
THE question of safety will be to the
forefront at the Forthcoming session of
the National Conference on Street and
Highway Safety. The intervening years
since the last meeting have failed to
bring any solution of the headlight
problem. All admit that regulation has
not curbed the evil and it is one for the
engineers.
'"This national conference will do we'll
TO consider the scientific angle from a
safety standpoint, rather than from
that of legislation to require periodic
adjustment of lights. built on an erro-
neous principle in the first instance
Projection of light below the car own
er's line of vision is the solution.
THE method of keeping the entire
beam focused on the roadway also
eliminates the necessity of constant
switching from bright to dim lights, and
in itself an argument for safety
THE headlight is the only feature of
the automobile that has not kept pace
with the general progress in the auto
lights on 1880 models is almost as bad
as it was on those Of 10 years ago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
MARYLAND BRIDGE
CONTRACTS GIVEN
A. c. Conway Is Awarded Four
Jobs Preparatory to Widening
of Highway.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE. March 29.-In prepa-
ration for starting work of widening
the BALTIMORE Washington Boulevard
south from Laurel to Hyattsville from
20 to 40 feet, the State roads COM
mission awarded contracts for extern
sions to the five bridges on that section
of the pike.
Contracts for four of the bridges
were awarded to A. c. Conway on
his bid of S12,086, while the contract
for the bridge over Paint Branch at
College Park was given to w. c. Bird
dell. who was the low bidder at $12,696.
The commission awarded contracts
for the surfacing of 41417 miles of
lateral roads in every county in the
State with coating of either tar or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
EDUCATION URGED TO CHECK
GROWING TRAFFIC MISF1APS
Effective Handling of Congestion Problem
Would Be Aided by Study, DR..
Parmelee Believes.

traffic and safety rules, and that pos
sibly three fourths of the drivers of the
country have no violations noted on
their records.
THE accident problem then would be
clearly one of dealing effectively with
a small part of the total number of
persons who are driving automobiles
and responsible for the reckless driving
factor
ut is difficult, indeed. to say what
proportion of the drivers of automobiles
are responsible for reckless driving &C
cidents until we are In possession of de-
pendable and comparable statistics on
this point"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
O. KS A. A. A. PROPOSAL.
Outdoor Advertisers to Cooperate
in Preserving Scenic Views.

The recent statement issued by the
American Automobile Association with
respect to highway advertising met with
an immediate response from the Out
door Advertising Association of Amer
lea. That association has informed the
A. A. A. that it fully Endorses the stand
for the elimination of advertising
structures which interfere with scenic
views and that the A. A. A. program
harmonizes fully with its own cleanup
campaigns that have been in force for
three years throughout the United
States Excellent results of periodic
cleanup campaigns have been had in
Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
BALTIMORE WAY AHEAD.

Owns One-Third of Automobiles
Registered in Maryland.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, March 29.-One-third
of the automobiles registered in the
State are now owned in Baltimore, and
the number of city cars jumped from
17790 in 1920 to more than 10000 this
year.
Figures obtained from the Office of
E Austin Baughman. commissioner Of
motor vehicles. show that in 1920 there
were 101.l2 cars licensed in the State
The 1880 figures show total of
306054 automobiles registered of which
1l3240 are owned by BaltimoreanS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
Buses Used by Railways.

A total of u steam railroads now
use 2,l15 busses. according TO the Dis
trict OF Columbia Division of the
American Automobile Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
Traffic Jam Costs
Five Cents an Hour
In Gasoline Alone

Traffic delays in congested busi-
ness districts cost passenger car driv-
ers an average of 5 cents an hour for
gasoline alone, according to detailed
studies Of congestion costs made by
the Albert Russell Erskine Bureau
for Street TRAFFIC Research. The
same studies place the cost to motor
truck operators as high as so cents
an hour for all items, including
wages
The estimates are based on extreme
conditions are found in Boston, where
surveys revealed that delays of various
types consumed an average Of nearly
40 per cent of the running time of
motor vehicles operating in the con-
gested districts.
Speaking of Popularity!
From Iowa Frivol
rs your daughter POPULAR"
Popular! Why I can't park within
three blocks of my house"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
Don't Forget Differential.

Don't overlook the differnetial when
you oil and grease your car. 1t doesn't
require attention as often AS other
running parts, but when ii does need
fabrication it needs. it badly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
The TarrY Tavern

Two Miles From Mt. Vernon
On the Richmond to Washington Highway
Famous for its Fried Chicken & Wat
fle Dinners, Hot Biscuits & Honey
Mrs. VI. f.. Brown, Hostess. Phone LOrt0n 3-H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30

There is no industry, from pins to
bridges whose products are not carried
on motor cars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
WHERE TO MOTOR AND DINE
PETER PAN INN

At Urbana. Md, : mi. south of Frederick,
80 mi. from Washington.
Country Ham, Steak and Chicken
Dinners, Sl.JO
Week day Luncheon. 75c
Weekday Dinner. 55c-SI.O0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-30
A FeaV Outstanding
Nash Features

80 Models Ranging from o. b. factory
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
City Items
Bowling is a real game at Rogers

Bowling is a real game at Rogers
 -advt.
 Frank A. Johnson, student at the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance of Boston, will return home on Friday and will spend the Christmas and New Year holidays with his mother, Mrs. Anna G. Johnson of 35 Columbia street.
 Open alleys, bowl now at Rogers Recreatlon.-advt.
 The voters meeting scheduled to be held at St. Matthew's Lutheran church tonight, will be postponed until tomorrow night.
 White Rose Camp, R. N. of A, will hold a. meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at Red Mems hall.
 The Women's Auxiliary to Loren Penteld Camp, S. U. ", will meet at the home of Mrs. Ernest Pierce, 10l Pleasant street, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to prepare boxes for the G. A, R. veterans and widows.
 Anna E. Schwab of Adams. Mass. and William Schneider of 164 West street have applied for a marriage license at the office of the city clerk.
 A. G. Hammond camp. United Spanish War Veterans, will hold regular meeting in the camp meet ing room at the state armory at 8 o'clock tomorrow night.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Smith Post Appeals
 For Used Clothing

The relief committee of Private Walter J. Smith post, No. 511. V. F. w, through Commander Dewey O. SeIander. has issued an appeal for old and serviceable clothing which is needed immediately for re lief Of the needy. Underwear, over coats shoes, stockings and other wearing apparel will be accepted suitable for adults and children.
 The committee has list Of needy families that are in dire need of warm clothing. Efforts are being made at the present time 10 provide enough foodstuffs and fuel for heat but clothing has been found to be essential
 Articles will be collected if either Commander Dewey Selander or Abraham Georges. chairman Of the committee, iz notified. Com mmander Solaudor's telephone number IS 4G59-W and that Of Chairman Georges is ITO.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
ST|MS0N REFUSES
 SOVIET EVIDENCE
Declines to Have State Depart
 ment Testify in Case

Washington, Dec. 16 P,--A sur Nes'igation of communist activities halted today after Secretary Stim- sons refusal to let d state depart ment official testify at a public ses- sion
 Contrary to public interest" was the meat of the objection relayed to the committee by A. Dana Hod gd on chief of the departments visa of fee, when he was called to the wit ness stand. He was willing to go on in secret session, but the com- mittce refused and asked it's chair man, Representative Fish. repubii- can, New York, to ask Stimson to indicate what in particular he ob- jected to having presented publicly.
 In an earlier executive session the committee had obtained data on the operation of the visa system from former official of the office. It sought amplifcation of this from Hodgdon.
 Just before Hodgdon was called, the investigators had heard Boris E. Skvirsky, of the soviet information office here, assert that Russian mon- archists "are permitted easy entry tinto the United States) for some reason" and are carrying on anti soviet propaganda activities.
 By contrast, he asserted, his gov errilcnt did not encourage emigra- ton of soviet citizens, and estimat- ed there were less than 1000 of them in this country. , He said all labor was needed at home to put over the five year industrialization program.
 Hodgdon had come before the committee under subpoena because Fish explained. Stimson had previ- ously refused to permit that pub licity be given the testimony of John F. Simmons, former visa chief and Robert F. Kelley, head of the east ern European division Of the state department.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
LONG SENTENCED
 IN FORGERY CASE
Sent to Jail for 8 to 5 Years
 on Check Charge

Putnam, Dec. 16 P>-Ralph $. Long, of Allentown, Pa, was given state prison sentence by Judge New ell Jennings today to run from three to five years on a count of forgery of an endorse ment on a bank check The story related in court told how Long. described as a man without an education, obtained money on bank orders from several institu- tions and then departed, intending to open store in his home town.
 Long was arrested week ago in Allentown and brought back for trial. He was charged with utter ing checks on the accounts of his employer, George M. Payne of Kill ingly. These orders were on the New London Savings bank. the Peo- ple's bank of Providence, the Dan ieison Trust Co. and the Brooklyn Savings bank. It was shown that at New London he got sl50 on q check at the Peoples bank S550 and at the Danielson Trust Co. $l50. At the Brooklyn Savings bank he got d cashiers check for $500 payable to Mir. Payne and then he forged the endorsement and secured the money
 Long went to Allentown. A rela- tive was surprised that Long had done so well in Connecticut and, re- calling that Long had forged checks cn his fathers account, wrote 10 Mir Payne. A state officer went to AL lentown and got Long after Mir. Payne had checked up and found that the orders had been uttered and an endorsement forged.
 In court Harry F.. Bak, the public defender, said Long was without ed ucation and made a plea for leniency on the ground that the man prob ably did not understand fully the seriousness Of his crime.
 The court imposed q sentence on the forgery count and suspended the three other counts.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
ORPHANS LOOK FORWARD
 TO SANTA CLAUS VISIT
K. Of c. and C. D. of 4. to Provide Tree at Polish Institution
 Next Sunday.

One hundred and one orphans, ranging from two to 16 years in age, are patiently waiting for Sun day for one of the happiest mo- ments of their lives-the annual Christmas party at Polish orphanage at Burritt street.
 The Christmas tree arranged year. ly by Daily council, Knights of Co., lumbus and Catholic Daughters of America will be held in the after noon at 5 o'clock with a number of guests, including representatives of the organizations.
 The orphans, accompanied by members of the Daughters of Mary O. the Immaculate Conception of the Sacred Heart church, will be pre- sented with toys. food and candy by Santa Claus, who is discussed throughout the year by the children.
 A program Of music, declamations and singing has been arranged by the nuns. A banquet for the guests will follow.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Cellar Blaze Calls
 Bremen at 2:29 a. m.

Two fires which did slightly more than s200 damage occurred today.
 The first occurred at 2:29 d. m.. when No. hose company answered a still alarm for d fire in the eel lar of a house owned by Anton Brown at 31 Beacon street.
 When the tiremen arrived they found d pile of rubbish in the cellar afre and before the blaze was eX- tinguished damage to the extent of S200 was done.
 The second blaze was in an au- tomobile owned by J. Denunizo and occasioned a still alarm at 1885 d. m. which called the headquarters company to 75 East Main street, The fire, which fremen claim was caused by defective wiring, was put out after approximately s15 dam = age had been done.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
KINGSTON C0. CASH
 AFFAIRS UNDECIDED
Brokers in ReceiYership, May
 Realize on Holdings

Hartford, Dec. l6 P-Offices of F. l.. Kingston & Co.,, investment brokers, in Connecticut, were closed Trust Co. of this city had taken over the concern as temporary receiver under appointment made yesterday by the superior court.
 Application for the receivership was made by Bank Commissioner Lester l.. Shippee to Judge Edwin l.. Dickenson of the superior court through Assistant Attorney General John II. King. The receivers dp- pontment was ordered on knowledge that the brokerage firm was una ble to eXtricate itself from financial dlt- faculties. The first act of the receiv- CT today was to discharge the King ston company's employees, about 2o0 in number, F. L. Putnam of Boston, who has opened an office here, took over some of the employes.
 The critical state in which the Kingston company found itself had existed since November 25 when the bank commissioner made his first examination. Other examinations were made as the company sought to strengthen itself, only to be fac ed with falling security market in which the weekend slump carried values below those quoted for se- curities which the concern had as frozen assets"
 The examination of the company since last Saturday was one of the most exhaustive ever conducted Dv his department, Commissioner Ship pee said last night, in telling of the last minute efforts to avoid court action. Many hundreds of thou sands of dollars were put into thu company in an effort to save il from going into the receivership, but the slump in stock values all last week made the searching examination Of Saturday and Sunday necessary. The depreciation in values the past few days were estimated to have been fully 15 per cent in the value of the securities held by the Kingston company.
 When there seemed no further hope of reinforcing the position of the company, MT Shippee took ac- ton, going into court at ?. m. yes- terday and securing the court order,
 Today the receiver vas unable to give out a statement as to the assets and liabilities Of the Kingston con-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16

pany The bank commissioner said that the company was technically solvent" The assets appeared to be about $S00,000 in which the chief items are the home building of the company here, furniture and some other fixed items. What can be realized of the securities held will depend largely upon the future or the stock market.
 It was stated with authority that no one can say at this time how much money the company owes or how much is likely to be salvaged.
 The Guardian Investment Trust, it is stated, is intact. This company is not affected by the receivership, it was stated by Commissioner Ship pee and Edmund s. Wolfe of Bridge port, it's president, also said last night that examination by the con- missioner indicated that the portfo- lio was entirely separate from that of the brokerage concern.
 The Kingston company had nine offices in the state. two in New York state and had equity interests il companies having the Kingston title in Massachusetts and Montreal. In Connecticut the offices were at New Haven. Bridgeport, Meriden, Middle town, New London, Waterbury, Dan- bury, Willimantic and here. Those in New York state were at Schenec- tady and Syracuse.
 The company also sponsored and had trading accounts with the Con- necticut Utilities Go. and the Con- necticut Trading company. It is stated that the extent to which these figure in the receivHrship will de- pend upon the examination which the Phoenix State Bank & Trust company will undertake at once, 10 be ready for a court hearing on January 9th ,on the question of per manent reccivcrship.
 It was stated this morning that the situation was not yet clear enough to determine what the pros. poets arc for reorganization of the company. Much money has been put into the company to save it and those close to the situation were un- able to say whether other money would be found to rchabiitate the Kingston company after the receiv- ership has strengthened out &C., counts
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Finnish Diet Changes
 Beer Alcoholic Content

Helsingfors, Finland, Dec. 16 P1The Finnish diet has passed an amended bill to increase the percentage weight of alcohol in beer from 1,6, which is the limit under the pl esent law, to 2.25.
 The government had proposed to increase the content of "A per cent. The bill is regarded as the first serious step toward modifica- tion or abolition of prohibition il, Finland.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
BANKRUPTCY MATTERS

The accounting of Judge J. Lam bert Degnan of Southington, trus- tee of the bankruptcy estate Of Pe- ter Pernat. doing business in South ington as the Peoples Market, was accepted at the final meeting of creditors held in the office of Saul Berman, referee in bankruptcy. n Hartford yesterday. Pernat was ad- judicated q bankrupt on October Is. listing assets of s1.20a 56 and liabilities of S2.859.7S.
 No trustee was appointed at the first meeting of creditors Of Her bert Parsell of New Britain, a clerk. He has no assets and liabilities of s1,541.24.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
300 ATTEND FUNCTION
 OF HOLY CROSS CIRCLE
Successful Card Party Held in Par ish Hall-Priests Congratulate
 Members of Society.

One of the most successful social functions of the year at the Holy Cross parish was charity carI party given last night by the Holy Cross dramatic circle at the church basement. About $50 members and friends attended.
 Rev. Stephen Bartkon ski, pastor. and Rev Victor PiaskOwski, who Is director Of the club, made short addresses, praising the members for their work in making the organiza- ton one of the largest Of the parish
 During the evening selections were rendered by seven year old HedWj2 Zdanuk who was followed by q toe dance by Adcline NoWin- ski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lu- clan Nowinski. Miss Florence Mor. uska. popular sooist among the younger set. sang two selections be- ing accompanied by Miss Marie Sza-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-16
Two Lads Drown When
 Thin Ice Gives Way

Fairfield, Dec. 16 (UP) - The drowning of two small boys in a pond glazed with thin ice was dis covered when motorist found a girl weeping because her brothers had deserted her.
 Sobbing, she said her brothers, Paul and George Boros, aged six and five respectively, had chased a ball across the ice and disappeared.
 Two bodies were recovered from hole in the ice.