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The Nome nugget., 1930-03-29

J. D. Harlan. superintendent of the Hammon Consolidated Gold Fields operations in the Nome sec ;ion,' and who with Cal Sears, made the trip to the states this winter via plane. are reported to be enroute from Seattle to Nome today and will again travel via plane between Fairbanks and Nome.
 C. R. Jackson president of the Miners and Merchants Bank, who with his wife recently made the trip to Seattle, on business, is now enroute to Nome. Mir. Jack son will arrive at Fairbanks Sun day evening and Mrs. Jackson will te passenger on the first incom- ing Victoria.
 The marriage of Harry GeTberg . nd Miss Dolly Bessie Snyder was solemenized Saturday March 22, at the groom's residence on B St. Miss Ida Martin acted as bridesmaid and Harry Knutson as best man. The ceremony was performed by the Hon. Chas. w. Thornton, U. $. Commissioner.
 Tonight will wind up the three day program of the first annual fair of the Northwestern Alaska Fair Association at Eagle Hall. To attempt to give a detailed account Of this most surprising and ex- { eeptionally successful affair with its fine and numerous exhibits patronized by practically the en- tire population of Nome and visi- tors from surrounding sections, would fill an eight page paper, therefore, We have under consid-
The Nome nugget., 1930-03-29

Mrs Henry Burgh and infant daughter were brought home the forepart of the week from the hospital Mother and baby are do i.g nicely.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
BANNING THE BATTIESHIP

The first class powers have been regarding the battleship with sus- picious eyes for many years. These floating Actresses of power, once re- garded with pride. have now reached the point where there seems 10 be almost universal agreement that they should be banned.
 The reason has something in com mon with economics. Battleshlps grew too expensive. Dreadnoughts came to cost in the neighborhood of s4O,000,00o each. And that was merely a beginning in the bill Of costs.
 England. through Prime Minister Macdonald, practically admits she no longer can afford the cost Of constructing battlcships. The United States could afford few, perhaps easy enough, but Washington is in- clined to be as economical as the other capitals.
 The tendency nowadays is toward crffisers of 1000 tons, which mount big guns and are speedy at the same time. Even these, in these days of regarding the Swiss navy as a model, face curbing.
 If it keeps up long enough the largest ships in the navy will be those operated by the Coast Guard.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
25 Fears Ago Today

The national board of fire under writers has presented report to the city in which the formation of two additional fire companies is urged. The report also states that more hosemen are needed here.
 More than zoe attended the ladies' night program of the Wentworth club last evening. The club is plan Ling to establish new quarters in the Sovereign building on Main street
 Hartford high has cancelled it's game with the local team. The reason the Hartford manager gave was Trouble with the team.' The locals do not wish to think their Hartford friends arc "crawlers" and :eel sorry for thcr present predca- :ncnt.
 It is very apparent that the city is in urgent need Of public scales. Coal companies appear to be in favor of them.
 William H. Judd, treasurer of the high school athletic association. has submitted his report for the football season of 1904.
 W. l.. Hatch was elected pre~i- dcrt Of the New Britain board Of fire underwriters at a meeting held yesterday.
 Joseph N. HaIloran, treasurer of inc '. NJ, T. A. E. society. has re- ceivcd a chcck for $25 for the build ing fund from an unknown friend
 RcpI cs1ntativc Moore of New Britain has been appointed clerk oi ! the education committed.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
MARRIAGE PUBLICITY

Front page marriage publicity usually is reserved for the great and the near-great. One resident of this city, however, has found that such publicity is attainable under some circumstances without being great or threatening to be numbered among that circle. Of course, he is the young man who obtained a mar riage license in order to wed in order 10 qualify for one Of the municipal employment jobs reserved for mar ried men only.
 Estrino Tucci is said to have op- posed the publicity, possibly the front page variety most especially. Inquiry by a reporter. through an interpreter, elicited the further fact that the young man himself was not adverse to it so much as his intend- ed-who by the time this sees print may be his wife.
 That is good beginning. What the little lady likes or dislikes comes first to every married man. Young Mir. Tucci, regardless of publicity, is 10 be congratulated upon letting the ideas of the better half take prece- dence so early in his married career,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Jan. 17.-Forocast for Southern New England: snow late tonight and Saturday; with slowly rising temperature; moderate to fresh shifting winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Snow tonight and Saturday; not quite so cold tonight; colder Satur- day in west portion; moderate 10 fresh shifting winds becoming west or northwest.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Light snow late tonight and Saturday; slowly rising tenn pcraturc.
 Conditions: Pressure is high over the Middle Atlantic states and New England Pressure is low over Florida and slight disturbance is over Lake Michigan.
 Temperatures are below zero southward to Oklahoma. Light snow furries were reported from a number of stations.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
RENANPING AIR MAIL COMPENSATION

Postmaster General Brown, in proposing changes be made in the method of paying airmail contract ors. incidentally uncovered deal Of interesting information regarding the prosperity-or lack Of it--that has come to the airplane industry. That the government has been Nir- tuallv paving a substantial subsidy 10 air mail companies has become quite generally known, and at the beginning Of air mail transportation the public seems 10 have regarded this as legitimate Ciiort to stimu- late air mail routes. The time has come. in the estimation Of the post master general, when something approaching sweet reasonableness must obtain in the service, the bet ter to avoid heavy deficits in the postal department, The public as whole will agree with Mir, Brown.
 The present system of paying by the pound regardless Of distance travelled, might have been good in
 theory when the lines were first
 established, mamfesty is unsound today, although probably an adran- taGe to the comparatively short Colonial hne in New England. The postmaster generals scheme for payment on a mileage and weight basis may be an improvement to some of the lncs notably those fly ine between the metropolitan cen- tors and which carry heavy cargoes ] Of mail. But to the lines in less
 fruitful territory the loss admittedly 1 would be so heavy as 10 insui
 speedy termination of the service.
 The government is lavish in it's out
 lays when it is in helpful mood.
 but hard person to do business
 with when the mood is one or
 "trightful economy"
 Another point or exceptional ln- tercst announced by the postmaster general nas to do with aviation in
 general and 1t is ratheT a discon- ccrting picture. We quote his words for the benefit Of such readers as
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
COMMUNICATED
SITUATION IN CHINA DISCUsSE

SITUATION IN CHINA DISCUSSED To the Editor of the New Britain Herald:-
 I noticed with appreciation the editorial in the Herald on January i 9th, calling attention to news dis patches from China reporting appal- ling loss of life due to the severe famine which is raging over large areas in the northern part of the country.
 May I point out one or two mat tcrs that should be made clear? Grover Clark, whose trip of nSpcC- ton was reported, is an American newspaper man of years of cXperi- ence in China. The famine-arca which he visited is only one of the areas severely affectcd-this one is in the province of Shcnsi, which lies west of the province of Shans. It is this latter province (not ShcnsD which Governor Yen Hsi-S Shan con- trolS.
 While Mir. Clark correctly pointed out that the difficulties of transpor- tation make it almost impossible to meet in any adequate way the needs of the two millions of people whom he says are doomed to die from cold and starvation in the area he visit ed, it should be made clear that there are other areas to which this obstacle to effective relief does not apply. For instance, in the area around Fcngchcn and Suiyuan, where there was heavy loss of life due to the extreme cold reported ten days ago, no insupcrable obsta- clc exists to carrying on relief work. This area is served by railroad which can readily transport grain in quantity.
 The greatest obstacle to effective relief in at least some Of the areas being ravaged by this severe famine, is the attitude taken by the Amcri- can National Red Cross following the report of q special commission sent last summer to investigate con- ditlOnS. This report, while present. ing truly many facts, draws ConClu- slons which arc quite unjustified in the opinion of many people of years of residence in China. It. is chiefly this report which has block ed the way to an effective present. ing of the dire needs of the people
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
TEN YEARS OF PROHIBITION

The noble experiment has been in operation for ten years-a long time for an experiment still to be termed such. When it began, of course. there was no thought that it might be call cd an experiment.; it was to be an absolute fact with nothing of the eX- perimen:al about it. We doubt whether the President did much for the cause, nearly ten years after it was in operation, by branding it as q noble experiment.
 The situation today remains an experiment. largely because those who originally advocated this method oi combating the drink evil are not satisfied with the results. Those who had no faith in it from he beginning have apparently had no reason to change their views. There is little likelihood that their views will be changed ten years hence, either. The evils Of drink are still discussed simply because drink int continues.
 It was the quintcssence of ideal ism 10 suppose that a prohibition law would work perfectly in com ,trl1 arn existed a large proportion Of cit- zenry who favored the right to drink whatever they liked They arc still doing so. The drYs say they will stop them with the assistance Of the f"d- rral government But that is what was said Tn confidence ten years ago.
 IL has become increasingly cNi- dent that in order to make prohl- bition more successful it will be necessary for the federal government 70 vastly enlarge is enforcement machinery and accelerate it's court procedure. That is what is being suS- sested. The result would be a large federal police force operating Tn the states, and such force might not inconceivably come into con- flict with the local police who repre- sent local sentiment.
 The outlook, ten years after pro hibition started, IS for a vast ill., crease Of trouble along with a large increase in expense Ten years from now, if the l Sth Amendment and the Volstead act remain there will re- main the same sort O. argument we have today, If not more Of il. The genuine optimist is he who thinks lh. noble experiment ulti.Nately will b.. success.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
BOLD THIEF STEALS MAIL
 AND SECRET DOCUMENTS
British Air Ministry Papers and Money Contained ill Bags-Car
 Used in London Getaway.

London, Jan. l7 (JP)--Mailbag containing secret documents of the British air ministry were stolen by a sensational method today from messenger who had just left the ministry offices in kingsway.
 Two mailbags, containing not only important air ministry papers but a sum of money, were being taken from the offices by an Cmploye.
 As he wheeled his cart away from the entrance, a dark blue ar- toWobile suddenly sWcrvcd around nearby billboards and ran up 10 the sidewalk. X young man lcapcd from the car. seized the two bags. and lcaped back into the automobile.
 Before the daZcd cmployc could get assistance, the car was out Of sight.
 Numerous mail rohbCries have hecn reported in London recently
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
THE PROSPECTS OF AN EARLY
 SPRING

Though today is scarcely one upon which to be anticipating the return to warmer weather. remarks of ice dealers to the effect that they dare not hope for a harvest of natural ice this year. prompt a desire to take stock of the weather conditions O. the winter season, already well along.
 Numerous indications have been pointed out by those who pretend to be weatherwise that we are to have a warm February and an early spring. The traditional dandclion has appeared upon the lawns, the early robin has been seen and several other omens have been described, all of which may or may not world of green leaves and multi Colored blossoms. Nature knows. the birds and the flowers have a sense which we do not understand that tells them when it is safe 10 prepare for the summer. prophets point out They are, of course, generally cor rect in assuming that forerunners of warm weather appear in nature. but often the application of a rule leads to a mistaken assumption.
 Lnquestionably there are occasion al robins which, for one reason or another, do not join the migration of their kind 10 the southland. A few Of the remaining ones survive the winter here if it has not been too cold and they have had an op- portunity 10 pick up sufficient food to keep body and soul together Occasional bears, hibernating ani- mals, are driven from their winter dens by an accident. such as a snow slide or blow down. Omens are not always correct.
 But man is a cheerful animal. he welcomes the summer, and antici- pates iY And signs Of it's return are received with joy, slim as they may
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
the murder was predicated.

The policeman has an enviable record for bravery, his Valor is un- questioned, he proved it in a recent capture of three burglars, he being alone. Last night he did not hesitate, but we venture 10 assert that he had not the slightest idea that his ap- parently youthful prisoners were so- ing 10 wield a gun in an attempt to escape from arrest as automobile thieves. They did and today life is gone with the very probable result that one or several other lives, use less as they may be 10 society, will flutter out at the end of 8 rope at Wethersfeld.
 The details of the tragedy are proba biy well known by all news paper readers; a car stolen from Dr.. Morrissey, here in New Britain. was recognized at filling station in Forestvillc. Officer McNamee on his beat. happened along and took the occupants into custody. As he at tempted o get into the machine to have his prisoners drive him 10 the Bristol police station he was shot in the back by one of them, dying not long afterward. Trained in observ- ing he might have described his killers had he lived long enough to collect his wits. The filling station attendant, thoroughly flustercd. re- members no details of their appear ance beyond the fact that they seem cd very young. Other persons who saw the boys and can describe them were lacking at this writing.
 Consequently the man, or boy, hunt is on. Some day soon one of the youths or all of them. will make a slip and be discovered Their cap ture will probably follow and they will face a murder trial, with hang ing as a penalty, instead Of jail sentence for stealing a car, if they arc not killed at capture.
 Youths of the type which will steal cars may be excused, occasion ally as merely mischievous, but those who prove themselves ready and willing to shoot upon the slight est provocation should be eliminated from the scheme of humanity as quickly and as thoroughly as pos sible, which will probably be the outcome Of the shooting of the po- liceman.
 We certainly hope it is.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
ESTATES SHARED BY LOCAL WOMEN Marion ". Hill Gets S8,O00 and
 Helen Hull S5,0OO
Special to the IIerald)

New York, Jan. 11-Marion w.. Hill of New Britain, Conn.,, is the recipient of q share Of the estate left by her aunt, the late BlanCho M. Creighton. according 10 the tcrms of the will filed for probate in Sur rogate's court here. She receives $S.000 and q contingent interest i'm q half the residuary estate. Florcnce| V. Battcy, another niece, of New Rochelle, x. Y, receives q sinllar bCQucst.
 The Jecedent died December 16, leaving an estate estimated at S50.- 900 in personal property. Friends and charities receive gifts.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
SJ,O00 BcQucst for Mrs. Hull

Mrs. Helen Hull of 15l Maple street has been notified of q be- quest of 5000 in the will of her uncle, David C. Wheeler of Bridge port whose estate has been apprais- : ed at $2,H3,94S. Members of the immediate family received the bulk of tho estate. Among the public institutions benefited is the NcUing- ton Home for Crippled Children, whose share is S2,500.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
Gov. Trumbull Pilots
 DirigibIc in Florida

SI T'OlCrSDUrE, FTH.. JIN. I WI-- John II, Trumbull. ConnCcticut's fly ing governor, had a new flying eN- pCrlcnCt yesterday.
 He went aIo(t in the baby dirigi- ble Nigilaute and piIotcd the airship for an hour and a half over the Florida Keys. watching Coast Guard units at target practice below him.
 Later he swung the ship over the Gulf Of Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
missed the paragraph:

The public poured it's hundreds of millions Of dollars into the avia- ton industry. Factories sprang up and air lines were inaugurated, some in accord with the best prac- tice. others less well considered. But the experience of all in 1929 was substantially the same. With a pay ing load Of only 6 to 40 per cent of capacity, all closed the year with operating deficits so great the very life of the passenger transport in- dustry today is in the balance"
 This is an astounding admission. The postmaster general lays the blame to the door of a too quick expansion, and judging by the extraordinary number ot airplane companies organized during the last few years there must have been an idea current throughout the land that there was a gold mine in the phSilltSs. III tue NoluS u lIit OIiI- cial. the American people were pro- Vidcd with facilities of flying from coast to coast without any consid- erable number of them ever having made sightseeing trips over their native towns.
 In other words, in spite of all the hullabaloo and space devoted 10 aviation the people as whole arc not air minded enough to pay the necessary high rates of air trans- portation, except in limited numbers, To change the situation and place the entire airplane industry on a substantial basis is the most serious problem confronting the industry. It is more important than startling flights and front page publicity for a few aviation stars.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
FORMER ANTI-SALO0N
 EMBEZZLER IN ASYLUM
Man Who Is S10.0O0 Short in Church Accounts sent 10 State
 Institution.

Concord, x. M. Jan. r (UP)- Guy II. Cutter, former state audi tor, who suffered a nervous break down after discovery of a shortage in his accounts as treasurer of the South congregational church here was at State hospital today
 As result Of the committal it was believed that he would not be prosecuted.
 An unofficial estimate placed the shortage in the church accounts at about sl0,000. Cutter resigned as treasurer of the New Hampshire Anti-Saloon league when the deficit in the church books was found,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17

Housewives who do their own washing and hang it outdoors to dry are said to have had most un- pleasant week, every day being one of moisture or threat of rain. Seems 10 us | sood opportunity for laun- dry institutions to paint a moral to adorn this tale.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
THE DEATH OF | POLICE
 OEIItII,

In the death oS Officer James McNamec ot the Bristol police force last night occurred one Of those tragedies which law enforcement of ncIals continually face. II was sad case the pathos O. il being greatly enhanced by the comparative trivial ity of the original crime upon which
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
M0TORIST WHO HIT COW
 NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE
Judge SaNc in City Court Suit Rules Drivers Negligence Must Be
 Proved

Cows. which motorists fear mors| than anything they encounter on| the highway. arc not fully protect l cd by the law although t is the| contention and belief of some thad this is the case. In city court lato| yesterday afternoon Judge Norris D. SaNe filed a decision in which he| said q motorist who runs down al COW is responsible only if it can be| proven he was negligent.
 J, F. Scibert & Son. milk dealers brought suit for $350 damaged against Robert l.. HlrsChiield. Id was claimed that the defendant wa H operating his automobile on theI Berlin Meridcn turnpike on October Il %, 1928. when a COW belonging tuI the plaintiff, was struck and injured so badly that it had to be killed Id was valued at S225.
 Judge SaXe based his decision onI the fact that the COW left it's courss| to go in front of the automobile, au| act which proved that the autoisd was not negligent.
 Judge William r. Mangan repre- scnted the defendant.
 Many buyers read the Herald
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17

liable informant, had no memory of visiting q tattoo artist.
 l am indebted 10 telegraph office girl for thWartng an attempt at hu- nor this morning. Handing her what 10 an actor in Hollywood, she read it gravcly and inquired: Do you think that would interest him?" So 1 tore if up and think I'll send her a complete set of my newspaper clip pings for the week in appreciation. Copyright, 19G0, Mcknight Syndi-
 cate, lnC.)
New Britain herald., 1930-01-17
MADEIRA WINE. EXPORTS

Tunchnl, Island Of Madeira, Jan. IT P,- Exports Of Madeira wines from January to October, 1929. amounted to i50.0on gallons. The total value was sl,5uo,0 ,000.