New Britain herald., 1930-05-05

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washing ton, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be under taken. All other questions will re- ceive a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters~ar confdential.-Edit
 c. Is an old postage stamp of more Value cancelled than uncan- celled?
 A. To collector, the value Of a postage stamp does not dcpen l upon whether it is cancelled or un- cancelled, but rather upon which kind is most rare. With some issues the cancelled specimens are more valuable, while with others the un- cancelled stamps comman: the highest price,
 Q. Are there any states that do not have state worhmcn's compen- s.tion laws?
 A. States which do not have such laws are Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi ani South Carolina,
 c. Who played the part of Mar jorie Whites boy friend Eddie, in Sunny Side Jp"?
 A. Frank Richardson,
 Q. What does the place name OberammeIgau mean?
 4. Over and across the Ammer river in Bavaria, Germany.
 q. What kind of bird is q clar- net?
 A A Mexican bird Of inc mock ing bird family.
 a What makes trees grow crooked and symmetrical?
 A. Under normal conditions trees grow upright, but when part Of q tree is shaded if leans toward the sunlight. In the north Atlantic coastal regions, where there is a constant wind from the cast. tha limbs of the trees will invariably point in the opposite direction. If part Of the tree is shaded or other wise injured. that portion will not thrive as well as the rest.
 c. Where vas the motion pie ture The Lone Star Ranger" filmed?
 A. In Rainbow Arch. desert and mountainous region in Utah.
 c What are dreams?
 A. Functioning Of the mind dur ing sleep.
 c. What is the record for flying upside down?
 A. A little over ten minutes.
 .. Was the Sharkey- Scott fight at Miami, last Fehruary, broadcast from the ringside7
 A. The ony broadcasts, were those given from radio studios from telegraphic reports
 c. Does the President of the United States sign an amendment to the Constitution
 A. Amendments must be adopted by 8 tHo-thirds vote of both houses Of Congress, and ratified by the legislatures Of three fourths Of the states, and are not subject to Pres idential approval or veto
 ,4. Who appeared with Ramon Novarro in the screen version O.. The Student Prince"?
 A Norma Shcarer.
 Q. Why does cold water frccz. quicker than lot Hatcrn
 A. Because the temperature is already lower than that of hot va ter. Cooling a substance 10 it's freezing point simply means reduc- ing it's temperature.
 c. What is broadtaiI and what color is 1t?
 A. The name is applied 10 the skin Of the nintcr-killcd BokarI lamb. IL IS nearly always black. and is much smaller than ordinary Per- sian lamb and has q silky moire appcaraAc
 q What do the names Helen, John. William Catherine, Uamos, Robert Lloyd and Lcona mean?
 A. Helen. light; John. gracious gift Of God; William, defense: Cath crime. pure and good; Robert, bright in fame; Lloyd, gray and Lc- ona, lon"ss.