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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
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WillimantiC. Jan. 11 tP)-Danivl Marra and William A. Kirkpatrick, aviation pilots who had been miss ing from Farmingdale, l.. l.. since Friday morning. crashed to their death in the woods at Lake Amston, If miles west Of here. the bodies having been identified last night. Two watches, each bearing initials of its owner. were recognized by Kenneth Frazer as soon as he arriv- cd here.
 The watch of Kirkpatrick had stopped at l0:1S and that of Marra at 1O:20. Frazer said the plane left on it's flight at 9 o'clock. He thought the pilots went up 13,OOO or 14.000 feet and then lost their way when they entered the fog on the down. ward trip. The plane was heard at Bethany flying field and many places in the Lake Amston section. Tho
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Nationwide Refrigerating System
 To Preserve Dead Part of Cult Plan

who testified that Ms. Blackburn more of her cult secrets.
 Resurrection of the dead was one of the secrets, however, which she promised to reveal when her book, The Great Sixth Scal,' was pub lishcd. Shc testified she asked hlm to turn over a valuable oil lease that the final concord of her book might be written.
 Investigation of the cult started several months ago when officers found the body of Q young girl packed in ice beneath the floor of Mrs. BlaCkburnS residence. The body had been preserved for months.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
FIVE MORE DEATHS
 OF PARROT FEVER
26 Have Disease at Present, h.
 Cludin6 5 in New Haven
EPIDEMIC 10 HALT SOON
Government Doctors Think Few Mere Cases Will Be fcpOrtcd- Everyone AdNi-cd to Shun Recent ly Imported Bird-.

Washington, Jan. 15 tP}-With a growing list of fatalities from the mysterious disease Of parrot fever. or psittacosis, federal health authorities concentrated today on an effort to prevent any further spread Of the malady.
 Five deaths were reported within the last 24 hours, bringing the to.1l number 10 date to eight. The most recent victims were: Roger BuChan- on. Nonllers, New York: Mrs. Leon r. Swcars, Johnstown, New York; one person in Quocnsborough, New York. whose identity was not "@- vcaled; Miss Catherine Tierney, Toledo, Ohio; and Mrs. William Burns, Baltimore.
 Previous Deaths Reported
 The deaths of Mrs Percy .. W'l- Hams, of Toledo: Mrs. William Shields of Pittsburgh. and Ms. Louise Schaclror. of Baltimore. wel c reported previously.
 In addition .6 cases were reported n New York. Connecticut, Maryland, and Ohio-thr"c at Brooklyn. one at Workers. four ill QuoonsborouS". one at JohnstoWn. thrcr at Toledo. two at Pittsburgh, five at New H2- ven. three at Baltimore. and four at Aberdeen. Maryland.
 Several other cases in these states
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
Only Essentials In City Budget
 Mayor Warns School Commission
 And Heads of Other Departments
Estimates of Expenditures for 19303l Must Be Pared Down to Maintenance Costs, Excluding New Work, Paonessa Tells Government
 Bureau Officials.

Mayor Paonessa today addressed letters to the chairmcn of all boards and to the school committee asking that all budgets be pared down to maintenance costs. excluding new work, and reminding; This is q year when retrcnchmcnt is necessary if No are to lift the burden of our taXpaNcrs.'
 In this letter 10 the school com mittce, he calls attention 10 the fact that d proposed increase in that boards appropriation, together with principal and interest payments on the Senior High school addition, al ready forecast an increase of nearly one mill.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
BASSETTE BIANES ' FOR CIGARETTES
New Britain Man Says Red Gross Also Spread "NeDace"
PASSED OUT WAR SMOKES
Two Organizations ">nccumbcd to Tobacco Trusts'-Dcplorcs Ger man Philorophy's spread in United States.

Hartford, Jan. 15 UP-BueU E, Bassottc, Of New Britain, newly elected president of the Connecticut Temperance Union, in his speech of acceptance at the annual meeting this morning. blamed the Red Cross and the Y. M. (. A. for the popu- larization of nicotine ia this country by distribution of cigarettes from their cantccns during the World War.
 He claimed that in doing so thcs" two organizations aided the spread of one poison while in this country the fight to stamp out another poi son Intoxicating liquor) was prov ing successful through the passage of the Nolstcad act
 SuccumEcd to Tobacco Trusts
 He said the two organizations ha,, SuCCumbcd to the tobacco trusts in their war work. The new executive of the union, cited as strange the spread of German philosophy or modernism in this country which he considered by all reason should have been stamped out by the de- feat of Germany in the war.
 He pointed out how the modcrnis- tic thought and spirit has been gaining hcadWay in the higher cdu- cational institutions of the country and in some pulpits. At the pres cnt time, however, he said, this spirit is losing ground and is being replaced with Il more widespread desire for old-fashioned religion.
 Mr. BaSSettc said that he looked on the future with confidence, be- cause he claimed that prohibition ;s gaining ground in the United States and other countries are looking to this nation for leadership along that line.
 Refuting tn" contention of many people that the Bible sanctioned in toNicatinG liquors. Mir. Ba@scttc aaiI that the Old Testament advised against the Use of such intoNicants. while at the same time it spoke favorahlN of non-fcrmenting drinks.
 l.. Stanley Wcllcs of Newington, who has been president of the or gani2ation for ten years, was pre- scented with a fountain pen desk set by his associates.
 The officers of the united elected at this mornings meeting were as follows:
 Mr. Wcllcs, vice president at large; James II. Mansfield, West Cheshire, secretary; Winifrcd A. Spooner. Ken sin9ton, treasurer; William B. BaX-
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
PARROT FEVER IN HAWAII

Honolulu, Jar. 15 (UP)-Mrs Lena +. Pope inc, Los Angeles business woman, was confined in a hospital today with an illness which believe was psittacosis, or parrot fever"
 She became ill while en route here by steamer from Los Angeles. It was found she had brought along q pct parrot med while on a re- cent South American tour.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15

Texas" she said.
 Wells at first was thought 10 be J. w. Crawford, Irene Schroeder's brother but Sheriff Wright said he believed that Wells was identified correctly as q former Texas convict who was released Christmas day.
 My brother is long gone" the woman said. "thoy'u never catch him."
 Pittsburgh authorities tclegraphcd that the woman, DaGuc and CraW- ford are charged with the murder of Corporal Brady Paul. state high way patrolman. after holdup at Butler. Pa, on December 27.
 Sheriff Wright said the woman contendcd she and Dague were mar ried, although Pennsylvania reports described Daguc as her sweetheart.
 The woman and two mon, dusty
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Los Angeles, Jan. 15 tUP)-Thc charge that Mrs. May Otis Black burn, cult leader, planned Il nation wide rcfrgcrating system whereby the dead might be preserved until life could be restored. through the rites of her religious cult, was made here when Clifford Dahncy, wealthy oil man, testified.
 Mrs. ElackbUrn is charged with grand theft, based on the alleged re ccipt of $45,000 which DabnCy, com rlaining witness, asserts she took from hlm to carry on her religious work.
 Details of the rofrigerating plan could not be given by the oil man
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
COLCHESTER HOUSE BURNS

Colchester. Jan. 15 tPl-A house used for summer residence, the property of Joseph Cohn ot Long Island. which for 75 years has been a local landmark on Falls Hill, was burned last night. The owner closed the house in October. There were evidences that someone had broken into the place ot late and had stay ed there. The loss was about $S,000 on house and furniture.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15

Hartford. Jan. 15 R)-Safc ar rival without incident except for weather delays. at Miami of the state planes flown by Major John son and Captain Generous of the observation squadron of the national guard has been reported by wire, Each plane had a passenger.
 The planes rejoincd others which were there ahead of them.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
WHEELER CHARGES
 RADIO IN POLITICS
Says Commission Merely Politi-
 cal Football Of Republicans
LAWYERS INEXPERIENCED
Montana Democrat Declares Party Affiliations of All ippointccs N,rutinilcd by President HooNcr'> Secretary.

Washington Jan. -tP,-mvcs- tigation by the senate interstate com mcrce committee of reports that an attempt was being made 10 make a political football" out Of the federal radio commission. was demanded hy senator Wheeler, democrat, Mon tana. as the committee continued hearings on the Couzons communica- tions bill.
 says Attorneys Beginners
 The Montana senator said he had received report from a newspaper man that man had been appoint cd attorney for the commission who had had no experience in the radio field. and that it was the purpose 10 appoint two negroes from Ohio 10 assist him. The latter. he added had had no experience either. He did not name the neWspaporman.
 Thad Brown, Columbus, Ohio, at torney, was recently named attorney for the radio commission.
 "If the radio commission" Wheeler said. is to be made q po- litical football then we are wasting our time trying to pass new laW."
 He suggested that Charles x. Saltzman member of the commis- sion be called before the committee, but no immediate action was taken, Chairman Couzens announcing the matter would be considered later.
 Asked Political Lcanin9s
 Wheeler also said he received q report that Lawrence Richey, s"cre- tary 10 resident Hoover had askad for information about the political affiliations of all persons connected with the commission who were drawing salaries of more than $3,U0u.
 "It,s time" he told tho commit tee that we look into what's going or and ] suggest General Saltzman ! be called"
 Senator Dill, democrat Washing ton. observed that the situation re- spccting the commissions attorneys was ''vcry bad" explaining that two Of them had retired while an inI- portant case was pending in the su- prcmc court.
 "If the republican party" Whocl- CT said, wants to pay its debt 10 the negro race it ought not 70 put them in a place where they are going 10 break down the efficiency of the radio commission
 Brown. former attorney for the federal power commission. succeed ed B. M. Webster. Jr.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
NAIR AND PAJEWSK|
 OPPOSE INCREASING CITY SALARY SCALE
First Ward Alderman Will Move Rejection Of Entire Con-
 mittee Report
FIFTH WARDER WILL NOT
 SIGN HIGHER SCHEDULE

Precedent of Long Standin" to Be Broken at Council Meeting To- niGht-Judd Reports Finding Many Shades of Opinion Among His Aesociat atcS-,JoIin>On Declines to Make Prediction on Outcome. Alderman David L. Nar of the first ward announced this afternoon that he would move rejection Of the entire report of the salary com mittcc when if comes before the common council for consideration tonight
 The alderman profcsscI q desire to sec certain city employees receive |highcr compensation. but declared prevailing conditions dictate that no Increases D" granted this year, He pointed ont that those favored by | tn" councils committee are Salartcd |Cmploycs who do not face the pos Sibility of l"sS,nod earnings during slack periods and that they arc ap- |parcntly amply paid to meet living |conditions.
 Alderman Nair expressed a desire to have the report rejected in it's entirety, rather than taken piece meal, since such q procedure might result in inequalities.
 
 pajcw>ki Opposes Raises
 Alderman Peter J. PaicNski of the fifth ward. chairman of the sal . tries committee of the common council. will break a precedent ot long standing when he will decline 10 move adoption of his commit- tees report which recommends in trcaScS for nearly H score or -ity employ c5, and will vote against the | report
 It has been the practice for chair. man of committees 10 move adop- ton of all reports coming from the which they preside. Alderman Pa JcWski today declared he is not in accord with the idca Of salary in- crcascs in view of prevailing cOndi- lions and for that reason would not support the projected raises.
 Confusion Of Opinion
 Alderman William H. Judd of the third ward. recognized leader in the council, said today he is 'very Goubtful' of the passage of the pro. ! posed increases. He has found, he said, nearly as many opinions as there are council members on the matter of increases. X very few hay" told hlm they favor the entire report, some tavorins H portion of the list and disappearing others. and bee: use Cf this condition he looks for a picking 10 pieces of the en- tire report, d situation which, he pointed out, usually results in no one getting a raise.
 The fourth ward alderman, J. Gustavc Johnson, who has been a dominating figure in the settlement of salary disputes in the past. would lot forecast the outcome of tonigh $ discussion on this subject. Indicat- ing q likelihood that the report will be rejected, he predicted that de- crying cases not provided for at to. nights meeting may be considered individually at a later date.
 Increases Recommended
 Recommended for increases are the following: Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods, $500; assistant prose- "utor $50: Miss Kathryn Dalton, aastssors' clerk, $20O; Misses Mar
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
BAY STATE FILES
 VIGOROUS PROTEST
 ON POWER RULING
Massachusetts Declares Federal Regulation Of Electric Cur
 rent Dangerous Proposal
BUREAUCRACY PLAYED,
 STATES RIGHTS CITED

Statement on Proposed Couzcn> Bill
 Declares Ncighboring state Can
 Hun Own Utilities bs It Has in
 Past-Dclays, Lack of Jndcr-
 standing Forcsccn If New scheme
 Is Adopted.
 Washing on. Jan, L. P)-Nigorous to federal regulation Of the interstate transmission of cleo tric power was expressed in made public here today. of the Massachusetts department Of public utilities.
 The statement, made to John l.. Benton. general solicitor of the Ma tional Association of Railroads and | tility Commissioners, for prcscn- tdtion to the senate interstate com mere" committee, which is holding bearings on the Couzons bill. said:
 "Thc regulation of public utilities should never be undertaken except where there is no other way of ob- taining effective regulation"
 No Necessity for Ruling
 'So far as We are aware" it con- tinued. there is no necessity at the present time for placing under federal jurisdiction the regulation Of the electric power companies. or the state rates charged thereby"
 Tn" statement also asserted that substitution of ineffective long dis tance regulation of public utilities for effective state regulation was toresccn it the Couzcns bill were enacted. This measure would pro- vide for government control of radio and telegraph companies as well as electric power.
 "Thc field being so wide. it is im- possible for any federal board To- catod at Washington 10 give tho question involved anything like adc- quate consideration" the statement continued. Moreover, such a board is slow 10 act when the interests of the public or the utilities require quick and decisive acton This is no reflection upon the personnel ot the federal commission, IL follows from the nature of the undertak. ing
 Regulation which is cumbersome and slow is no regulation at all, tho department said.
 Experience Against Plan
 Tn" statement asserted that cx- porioncc with federal "burcau- cracy" had not been such as to warrant thinking people in adyocat- ing it's extension unless there is nc other way left for regulation.
 "Oncc the federal power enters a field it constantly enlarges its scope of Operation.' the statement added, until that which is left for state regulation is so small as to become Of little importance"
 "Only q small percentage of the electric power used is transmitted from one state to another" the statement added. As this is almost entirely electricity in bulk. to be sold at wholesale, it must find a market in large users Of electricity 1 Thus it comes in immediate compc- tition with generating plants that arc or can be located within the state. As q consequence, the price of electricity that is so transmitted across state lines must be a com pctitivc price 10 the large users. as
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
Letter to school Board

'77- -f0'E FV FNTIV'JI Ts'7sITW
 His letter to the school commit tee rcad@: "Mr. r. r. King, Pres, School Committee, "City. 'Doar Sir:
 "I have addressed letters 10 all commissions which, under the terms of the city charter, are appointed by the mayor, asking their assistance in keeping the municipal budget for l930-l@3l at the lowest possible fig ur". This letter is sent 10 tho school committee in the hope that the same
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New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
SCRANTON HOUSE IS ROCKED BY EXPLOSION James Arigoni's Home Damaged-Wife and
 Daughter Escape

Scranton, Pa, Jan. l9 tN-Ihe homo of James Arigoni, former di- rector of public safety. was dyna- mitcd at 2:55 o'clock this morning.
 Mrs. ArigOni and her daughter, Anne, were the only occupants of the house at the time. They escaped injury. The former director, it was said. was in New York city.
 The dynamite charge was planted under the front porch of the dwell ing and the force of the blast tore away the porch, but otherwise did little damage to the structure.
 Arigoni is a prominent figure in local political circles. and just prior
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
SAYS HUSBAND DROVE AT HER

Cambridge. Mass, Jan. 15 CUPo- Mrs. Henry J. St. Jean was award- ed q divorce here after she had testified that her husband had at tempted to run her down with q motor truck.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL

Curling. \. r., Jan. 15 LP-Firo destroyed the Davis hotel here last night with loss estimated at about $20.000.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
THE. WEATHER

New Britain and vicinity: Cloudy tonight and Thurs day; probably rain, changing to snow: colder tonight; much colder Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
Refuses Indictments

Providence. R. l.. Jan. i ) P--A state grand jury reconvened to hear evidence in the staying of three men aboard the rum runner Black Duck by Coast GuardSmen had finished it's work toady and no indictment had been brought.
 Twcnty-tWo witnesses. eight Of
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15

Desperadoes who dnamited mine pay mountanside near WkesBare, Pa killing four and njung six the scene pictured here in futile attempt to steal $5000 pay To became the object of widespread search throughout the east The photo shows how the car literally blown to spliners. Harry Powell left youthful operator of the electric engine which drew the mlracuouSy escaped death
 when the engine ran wild
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Average Daily Circulation For %SsN Sa": l1'S hH''"s '': l5,691
New Britain herald., 1930-01-15
PLANES ARRIVE S.AFELT

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Recommended for increases are the followlng: Prosecutor Joseph G. Woods, $500; assistant prose- cutor, $-50; Miss Kathryn Dalton, aaStssors' clerk, $2oo; Misses Mar
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Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-05

for several years in business here
They also visited Austin's brother,
Walter Austin. who resided here a
short time ago.
On Sunday, Mi and Mrs. Her-
shell Grandey and daughter, Berta
Mae, Mrs. Lottie Grandey, Miss My
ra Bell Spear. Cecil McCurry, and
Miss Viola Robertson drove over to
Mesquite Lake to visit Mr.. and Mrs
Jess Robertson.
Mt. Signal was the rendezvous OF
the following picnic party on Fri
day: Mr.. and Mrs. j. F, Galleher,
their children, Allera, Frank and
Brenton; Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. NC
Bride, from Ontario; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Rave Kramar; E. l.. Sprinkle, his
children, Grace, John and Ruth,
also his daughters, Mary and Eu-
nice, who were down from Ontario
for three days, and Harry Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Veliquette en-
tertained at dinner party last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. William
Simpson and farWly as guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Gibson, whose
home is in Oakland, and their son,
Ronald, spent Thanksgiving day
with Mr.. and Mcs. John Dubois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred SunStron
Frances and William Sunstrom, and
Margaret Layne, were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Hoppm
and daughter, Mary, last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-05
NEWS OF M'CABE DISTRICT

Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert House and
family gave a Thanksgiving dinner
for Mrs. Roy Hayens and her son,
Johnnie.
Thursday Mr. and Mrs. John Bo-
ling were guests at a dinner for
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Wilson and Mar
garet, Merle, Ruth and Echodel.
San Diego is the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Cuddydack who Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Evan T. Hewes
Sunday.
The relatives ard friends OF Err
nest g. Sprinkle, Jr., were immense
ly excited over his winning OF the
cup when he entered his boat III the
races in Salton Sea in the Glass B
division race. Sprinkle was down
from his home in Ontario where
he returned Saturday night, but he
expects to come TO the valley Tor
a short visit the latter part of the
week.
Thanksgiving dinner was enjoyed
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Her
Shell Grandey by the following
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Robertson, their
children. Viola and Elver; Mrs.
Waldrip; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Murphy and son. Roy, all Of whom
came from Mesquite Lake; Mrs.
Lefty Grandey; Miss Myra Bel
Spear: James Coin; Cecil McCurry,
the last two from Ell Centre; the
hosts, and their daughter, Miss
Berta Mae Grandey.
Miss Viola Robertson remained a
guest of Miss Berta Mae Grandey
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Hodge and
family of Ell Centro called on Mr..
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-05
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
HAS ANNUAL DINNER

With an unusually large attend
ance and an exceptionally fine
program. last nights annual din
ner OF the Christian church. may
be considered a highly successful
affair
The California hotel banquet
room was filled to capacity and the
tables presented pretty picture
with their centerpieces Of fall
flowers, Mrs. w I. Stone and Mrs.
r. E. Daniels having been in charge
Of the decorations. The Loyal
Young Peoples class assisted IN the
serving of the delicious dinner.
w. I. Stone made capable toast
master and talks were made by the
pastor, Y. E. Butterworth. ana by
Russell Hoy.
a fine musical program was pre-
sented which consisted of num-
bers by the Jenkins trio, of xyllo-
phone solo by Roy Sweeney, Of a
violin solo by Pollyanna Stone, of
songs by a male quartette COM
posed of Messrs. S. Q. Lingo. Per-
Gle Thacker. Y. E Butterworth,
and Broderick, of readings by Mrs
Harrie Wood, and by Buick Under
wood
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-05
TTLETIDE SEASON
CELEBRATED AT
CLUB CARD PARTY

Christmas decorations in red and
green were featured at the Tel
Thousand club bridge luncheon
held Yesterday in the club house.
The auditorium presented an at
tractive appearance with the bas-
kets of bright colored cotoneaster
the small tables having centerpieces
of the same holly-like berries.
while the attractive prizes were
decorated with graceful SPRAYS OF
contoneaster.
Over so guests were present Ior
the affair. an appetizing luncheon
being followed by an afternoon OF
bridge. Mrs. j. w Donohue won
the first prize, Mrs. J. /. Davis, the
second, and Mrs Elmer Heald. the
third, while Mrs w. A. Tondro re-
oeived the door prize.
The prizes themselves were deli
cacies for the Christmas table:
lars of delicious preserved fruits.
condiments Of various sorts, bas-
kets OF fruits, and luscious fruit
cake.
Committee members responsible
for the success Of the card party
were Mrs. J. c. Neale, chairman OF
the entire group. and the December
section of the committee. MesdameS
Il. c. Diller. w. L. Apple, Norman
c. Deaton, NJ. j. Dowd, Vaughn y.
Thompson and Earl Vencill.