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Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
HEROIC EFFORTS
AVERT DISASTER
HALFM0ON BAY

HALFMOON BAY, July Is. WP)
Demolition of several blocks of
property and death or injury to sevc-
raj score persons were averted to-
day by the heroic efforts of the
employe of a large store that was
raZed in spectacular fire that be-
gan at dawn.
Signaled by blast that aroused
the entire town, fire of unknown
origin broke out in the Halfmoon
Bay Mercantile company store, a
large building covering half u
square block. The blaze had made
deep inroads before the town s 80
volunteer fire fighters arrived.
, Amid a wild bombardment from
rifle and revolver cartridges,
touched off by the blaze, it was
learned that 900 pounds of dyna-
mite-enough to blow up half the
town--was stored in the blazing
building.
Manuel Below, truck driver, made
three trips into the structure, load
ing warehoues truck with eXplo-
sives and wheeling it to safety.
For time the fire threatened the
entire town, and an appeal was sent
to the San Mateo fire department,
but the appeal was cancelled before
they started.
At a late hour, the blaze had done
5000 damage and was still burn
ing, but under control.
Gasoline and oil stored in the base
ment were thought to have ignited
to cause the first deafening blast.
Although balls from the exploding
ammunition whistlcd about the ears
of volunteers for almost am hour, no
injuries were reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
New Heat Record
For Southland

Los ANGELES, July 1j W.P)--
Southern California continued to
swelter today under II blazing sun
that has set new heat records for
the year in the past two days.
Because of scattered clouds in the
sky, Colonel Hersey, of the United
States weather bureau, predicted
that today would be cooler than yes
terday, when new high tempera-
ture record was set. The mercury
had reached 81 degrees shortly be-
forenoon.
Yesterdays heat wave broke all
records for the year when the mer-
cury scared to @S degrees in the
afternoon. Low temperature for the
day was - degrees.
Cooler weather was predicted for
Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Happy Days Are
Here For Men

Happy days are here to stay.
Yes, sir, they sure are and the
originators Of this movement of
emancipation for poor, down.
trodden mere man, deserve an
everlasting vote of thanks from
every male in the city. Happy
days, hastened by the advent of
shorts for men during these
hot and sultry days, is what we
are talking about.
This morning several heads of
various Ell Centre homes, threw
off the shackles of slavery, put
their foot down firmly (but not
too firmly, got out the trusty,
or rusty shears and did a Won
ierfully artistic job on pairs of
old trousers, reducing them to
length just above the knees.
Then, out onto the streets to
give the old town a thrill it will
never forget. They were follow
ed by envious gazes from other
linen" who were lacking in this
red-blooded courage.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Strength Shown
BY Transamerica

Los ANGELES, July l5. W.P)-
Transamerica corporation today
again featured activities on the Los
Angeles stock and curb exchanges.
Opening at 2l1s, up materially from
the new low touched yesterday.
Transamerica sold steadily today at
that figure with new support indl-
cative of substantial gain on the
close.
Other stocks were practically idle.
Oil prices were about steady to yes
terday's close. Standard strength
ened when 500 shares were ex-
changed at 63l2.
New York money was at -. per
cent with little demand.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
CABINET HEARS
HOOVER DISCUSS
WHEAT CRISIS
BY PAUL r. MALON
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, July -. UP
The crisis of declining wheat prices
was discussed at length by President
Hoover with his cabinet today after
Secretary of Agriculture Hyde had
reported on the situation disclosed
during his western tour.
Various methods of coping VITA
the problem were debated, WIN
Hyde known to be in opposition to
the plan of Senator Capper, Repubh-
can. Kansas, to have the federal
farm board purchase millions of
bushels of wheat in order to peg -
the price before it dips further.
There was no indication the ad-
had any intention Of
the Capper idea.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Judge Suspends
Jones' Sentence

j. W. Jones drew a suspended so
day sentence in the city jail IN po-
lice court this morning, on Il charge
of disturbing the peace. Jones had
an alteration with \. c. Deaton
over some money matters and is
alleged to have threatened the lat
ter when payment was asked.
Francisco Rodriguez, 45. and NJ.
Marian, 40, were each sentenced to
pay fines of $40 or spend . days
in the city Jail when they pleaded
guilty to being drunk in public.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Note Decline In
Oil Production

TULSA, Okla, July Is. WP)-
Daily average production of crude
oil in the nation took the most
drastic decline last week in more
than year, the Oil and Gas Jour
nal reported today.
Further voluntary curtaiment in
face of adverse marketing condi-
tions and impending crude price
cuts resulted in a net decrease of
6S,S53 barrels to national daily
average production of 2,54l, ,430
barrels.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
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Truck Driver
ExOnerated In
Highway Deaths

YUMA. Ariz., July Ii. W.D-Dc'
claring the deaths of John Hud'
gems, "a, of Los Angeles and his
brother William, 81, of Tempe,
Ariz., accidental, coroner's jury
cxonerated William Self, Los An
gclcs truck driver, of all blame.
The Hudgens brothers died of in
jurics received when their motor
cycle crashed into Sclf's truck
which was stalled on highway
near here.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
RETURNS VERDICT IN
FRESNO GRAPE DEATH

FRESNO, Calf. July Is. W.P)-
The shot that killed AR. Matignon,
grape campaigner, was fired with
"homicidal INTENT and William
Aglio, whose house was being Wis
tied by campaign workers at the
time of the shooting, was respon-
sible for the death. This verdict
was reached late yesterday by the
coroner's jury after an investiga'
tion of the shooting.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Bandits Stage
Daring Holdp

WILLMAR, Mimi, July Is. WH
Shooting their way out of town
after sensational $4,000 holdup of
the bank of Wilmar, six bank raid
crs escaped in the direction of the
twin cities shortly before noon to-
day.
AT least two women were wounded
by stray bullets fired from sub-ma'
chine guns carried by the raiders
and one gunman was thought to have
been hit by police, who shot 1t out
with the raiders.
The robbery was one OF the most
sensational in Minnesota in years.
The raiders entered the town in
large black curtained sedan.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
COMMUNISTS ARE JAILED

Los ANGELES, July 10. W,P>--
Three asserted Communists tc"ay
began serving Today jail sentences
following their conviction of remain
ing at the scene of riot when
ordered to leave by police. The de-
PENDANTS. Miss Johanna Reed. %;
George HoXie, 5S, and Martin Sha'
piro. Is. chose Jail in preference t9
fine of $50 each, imposed by
Municipal Judge Caryl sheldon.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Will File Suit
Against Project

PHOENIX, Ariz., July Is. W.Rl--
X. Berry Peterson, attorney gener-
al of Arizona, said today he will
leave for Washington, d. G., tomor
row in connection with filing suit
in the U. S. supreme court against
the Boulder dam act.
The suit will protect Arizona's
rights in the dam project, he said,
and contest the constitutiouaiity OF
the bin passed by congress several
years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
Several Deaths
From Paralysis

Los ANGELES. July -. W,P)-
Three new cases of infantile paralv-
sis were reported here today bring
ing the total for the month of July
to 80. In five instances the disease
has caused death.
City health officers said the
spread of The disease apparently was
checked, pointing out that cases
now are being reported at the rate
of three day, against a rate of six
or seven day at the start of the
month.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15
CITY IN
GRIP OF
RIOTERS
Alexandria Is Scene OF
Grave RiOting; Many
Reported Killed.
TROOPS SUMMONED.
Mobs Surge Through
Street Burning And
Pillaging.

ALEXANDRIA, Egyp', July II.
U.P)-Rioters, inflamed by the po-
litical situation and by anti-Eur-
opean sentiment, held sway in the
streets of Alexandria today, killing
and wounding many, including
Europeans.
An official announcement late In
the day said IA had been killed,
including one Italian and seven
other Europeans. The wounded
numbered $50, of whom many were
in serious condition.
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, July 10.
U.P)-Grave rioting broke out here
today.
Mobs surged through the streets,
burning motor trucks and commit
ting other acts of violence.
Europeans took refuge in the
Bourse.
British troops were summoned.
Numerous fatalities were report
ed, as the rioting continued.
The political unrest OF the last
few weeks flated here when police
tried to disperse demonstrators par
aiding the main streets.
The mobs stoned police and fire
men who tried to disperse them.
Shops along the main streets closed
their doors and barred the windows.
1t was reported the demonstra-
tions which preceded the rioting
were organized by wafdists as pre-
liminary to starting a strike.
Police fired on the mob from the
roof of the law courts. Dead were
| removed in carts.
Rioting broke out in Munsurah
| a week ago in connection with the
visit there of Nahas Pasha, former
premier, whose followers are cam
paigning against the existing gov
ernment, and six or more persons
were killed. Nahas and his min
istry resigned several month ago,
charging the king with suspending
parliament illegally. AS leader of
the powerful wafd party, he de-
manded the government appear in
! parliament before the 2lst of this
month and ask vote of confidence.
If his demands are not met, he
has threatened to start general
movement of non-cooperation in the
country.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-07-15

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The Washington times., 1930-12-02
NEW BILLS HIT
1. I l. RACKETEERS
A~Asz- HHhHHN h
ssszass b

Among the scores Of bills intro
duced in Senate and House as
Congress reconvened were several
directed at rum and rackets."
Representative Woodruff, Mich
igan, offered a bill proposing that
the Federal Government shall
have power to punish racketeers
engaged in interstate operations.
Present Hoover recently said he
thought the States should handle
the racketeering situation.
Although he was unable to
attend the session yesterday be-
: cause of injuries sustained last
week in an automobile accident,
Representative Mcleod, Michigan,
acting chairman of the District
Committee, sent up three bills
dealing with the prohibition prob
lem. Mcleod proposed, respec-
lively, a national referendum on
. prohibition, constitutional con-
/ vention to assemble in April of
next year to consider the
:. Eighteenth Amendment, and an
a amendment to the Volstead act
legalizing sale of liquors for home
consumption only.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
CHM RETIRESAS
NJ CARL AIDE

Lurtin r. CHM. retiring yester.
day as Assistant Comptroller Gen.
eral of the United States at the
age Of 10. was named as the
first appointee to the position of
special counsel to the Comptroller
General, a post created by Comp
troller General McCarl.
In conformity with an act of
Congress, stipulating mandatory
retirement of the Comptroller
General and the Assistant Comp.
troller General upon reaching 10
years, Mr.. Ginr was forced to
drop his duties at that age limit.
Reports were in circulation that
Mr.. Ginn's place will be filled by
a prominent lame duck" member
of the House of Representatives.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
JEWEL THEFTS
LAID To TWO

Jewelry valued at more than
5000 was recovered with the arrest
of Trabbs E. jackson, 20, and But
Ter P. Carey, SO, both colored, po-
lice announced today.
The jewelry, police said, had
been stolen from the homes of
Newbold Noyes, Fairfax, Va. and
Howison E. Hoover, 1925 Potomac
Ave. N. W., November %.
Becoming suspicious when he
noticed Jackson and Carey carry
ing a sack through an alley in the
14O0 block of Connecticut Ave. N.
W., last week, Policeman Charles
Dwyer questioned the pair and ar
rested them on charges OF house
breaking and bringing stolen prop
erty into the District. The sack
contained articles alleged to have
been stolen from the two homes.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
Farmers to Discuss
Credit nt TUSke0ee

The fortieth annual conference
Of negro farmers will convene to-
morrow at Tuskegee Institute,
Ala.
The outlook for credit arrange
ments for planting crops and
the best way to make the farm
advance itself are to come in for
careful consideration. Several
delegates and farm owners in the
vicinity of this city who live in
Maryland and Virginia are ex-
pected to attend the conference.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
e. ". u. Alumni VIII
Lunch on Saturday

With physical education and
sports as the theme of their
meeting, the Alumni Association
of George Washington University
will meet at 1890 o'clock Saturday
at a banquet at the Lafayette
Hotel.
- Charles E. Pixlee, director of
physical education for men, and
Ruth Atwell, director for women,
will address the organization. A
quartet of the Mems Glee Club,
which was the winner of the Ma
tional intercollegiate Glee Club
competition held last spring, will
entertain.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
Legion Post Plans
Annual Card PGrty

The annual charity card tourna-
ment, dance and reception Of the
James e. Walker Post Of the
American Legion will be held to-
night at Murray's Casino.
The arrangement committee is
headed by George Hunt, chair
man.
All clubs of the city have been
asked to enter the tournament.
Prizes will be given the winners.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
PSYCHOLOGISTS MEET

The sixty-second meeting of
the Washington Branch of the
Society of American Bacteriol-
ogists will be held next Tuesday
night at the Naval Medical
School, Twenty-third and E
Streets Northwest. The speakers
will be DR.. Charles Thom, DR..
Charles Armstrong and DR.. Alice
Z. Merrill
The Washington times., 1930-12-02
PLANS BOOK REVIEW

A review of important books
will be given Thursday night in
the auditorium of the Mt. Pleas
ant branch of the Public Library,
Sixteenth and Lamont Streets.
Mrs. Helen Steinberger will be
in charge.
The Washington times., 1930-12-02

ira of 115 men arrived here today
for the concert tonight at Consti-
tuition Hall as part of the fiftieth
anniversary Beethoven Festival.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
CHURCH TRAINING
 SCHOOL GROWING
111 Students Enrolled for Stud
 ieS in Current Semester

Beginning it's fifth year with the largest enrolment in it's history. the Community Leadership Training school opened on Monday evening. The sessions are held this year in the South Congregational church.
 For the first time since the found ing of the school, the enrolment in one of the courses has exceeded the limit of 50, which is set as the maximum number that can be ac- commodated in any class in standard leadership training school of the International Council of Re hgious Education. so students have had to be turned away.
 The first semester continues for six successive Monday evenings. throughout the entire month of No vember. Each class meets for two 50 minute periods each evening, with an assembly period for wor- ship, recreation and administrative business between the two class ses- sions. A second semester will be held in February and March,
 The students making up the en- rollment of Ill for this semester come from l4 churches in New Britain and vicinity, including sev- eral from Ken:ington, Plainville and Bristol.
 Three courses are offered during the present semester, one by Miss Edith Welker of the Hartford Coun- try Council of Religious Education on materials and methods for teach ing children of grade four, five, and six; a second course is being taught by Rev. J. Roy Wilkerson, pastor of the Plainville Congregational church on Principles of Christian Service" Professor Harold B. Hunting of the United church in New Haven, is teaching course on the New Testa- ment. All three courses are we'll filled.
 The Community Leadership Train ing school was organized in 1926, and has been conducted each year since that time. under the auspices of the New Britain Council of Re- ligious Education. The work offer cd is designed to fit students 10 serve as teachers in Sunday and weekday church schools. and to as- sist parents in equipping them- selves for the religious training of their children, as well as to help Christian people equip themselves for other service in the churches
 
 been increasingly popular, and Is believed to be meeting genuine need in the community. It is non-
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
FREE HAIRCUTS LOOM
 FOR NEW MILFORDITES
Union Barbers May Have to Forget Tonsorial Charges in Price
 War.

New Milford, Oct. 21 (UP)-Free haircuts were in prospect for New Milford residents today as Theodore Skasko, independent barber, contin- ued his war with five union shops.
 The conflict began more than a week ago when union barbers an- nounced a price of 65 cents for q haircut. Skasko opened a barber shop charging 50 cents. The union met the price.
 Skasko cut the price successively to 35 and 15 cents and the union shops followed.
 Paul Cambone of Danbury, union spokesman. said today the union would give free haircuts if necessary to meet Skasko's competition.
 Let 'em," was Skasko's comment I'm out to give them a trimming"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
YALE NEWS RAPS DEAN
 CHARGING PATERNALISM
Last Years Ban Regarding Students On Probation Becomes Sub
 ject of Controversy.

New Haven, Oct. 21 P - Yale News, undergraduate daily today took issue with the dean of the col lege on last years ban forbidding fraternity holdoffs to students on probation.
 The rule is still in force.
 The News calls this action 'the most far fetched of any paternal- istic restriction placed upon the un- dergraduate body" It said a stu dent on probation receives sufficient paternalistic punishment in being deprived of his cuts and in being continually reminded that he may funk out.
 ''The college has nothing to do in fostering his friendship. What ethi- cal right has it to impose a social thou shalt not? They (fraternities) are the one place where a man can go on pro, like a gentleman"
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21

adaptable in acquiring better ac- cent and style of speech than men.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
HARVEST CARNIVAL,
 AT SOUTH CHURCH
TableauX in Costumes to Be
 Given Thursday Night

Parents of pupils of the South church school are invited to an en. tertainment and social Thursday evening, the teachers and education committee being hosts and hostesses The entertainment will be in the form of an international harvest car nival. About 50 persons will take from various countries. Many gay charming costumes will appear in the colorful tableaux.
 The program will include the fol- lowing tableauX and songs:
 Grape picking in Persia-folk songs. in charge of Mrs. M. Carib and Mrs. Elisha Adams.
 The Watch On the Rhine and other German songs, rendered by Miss Helen Hiltpold.
 Harvesting corn in Poland-folk songs, by school girls in charge of Miss Lily Calmbach.
 Swedish scene in charge of Mrs. William Fay.
 Scottish scene in charge of Miss Mona Yochem.
 A scene on the grand canal in Venice. Italian songs by chorus in charge of Miss Anna Valenti. Solos by Mrs. Natale Nicciardi.
 Candle lighting service-The Spirit of Thanksgiving: Herald, Barbara Lasher; Spirit of Thanksgiving, Anna Cannamela; Old Testament repre- sentatives, Julia Ella and Nancy Jacobs; New Testament representa- lives Virginia Zetterman, Muriel Jacobi; Pilgrim, Helen Kieffer, America today, Martha Noren, brotherhood, Mabel Woodruff; :; others, Margaret Ella, Clara Bru- netto, Mary Yonan, Daisy BoyaJian
 Rev. Theodore Dunn will bring greetings and be the speaker of the evening. Admission will be free.
 FOR BEST RESULTS
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
Vance School District
 Mothers Have Meeting

The Mothers club of the R. J. Vance school Held its annual meet ing last evening with a large at tendance. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. c. J. old c. Peck; secretary, Mrs. F. q. Schaefer: treasurer, Mrs. C. $. Hart. The club voted to hold it's annual candy and cake sale Thursday after noon from 1:30 to 3:30 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
TELEGRAPHER KILLED

New Haven, Oct. 21 P-Burt T. Roynter. 61, railroad telegraph operator. who worked at the North Haven station of the New Haven road. was killed on the trestle half a mile from his office this morning. He was on his way to work and was caught on the trestle by train No. 412 at 6:59.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
BABY" VISITS DOCTOR

Bridgeport, Oct. q R>-When Dr. M. V. B. Durham, veteran physician observed his 90th birthday anniver- sary yesterday at his home in Greenfield Hill one of his callers was l. Banks of Southport, the first baby brought into the world by him when he began his practice in Fair field. The "baby" is now 60 years nld
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
City Items

Mrs. A. M. Knight of 200 Ire mont street has returned home after three weeks at New Britain Gen eral hospital
 The St. Rose of Lima society O. the Sacred Heart church will hold card party tonight at 8 o'clock at the clubrooms in the Sacred Heart school
 A masquerade party will be given Saturday night at Dudjack's hall on Sexton street by the Holy Trinity Choral and Theatrical club.
 Rev. William A. Harty branch, A. o. H.. will meet tonight at o'clock at Judd's hall on Main street.
New Britain herald., 1930-10-21
Jewelry Salesman Held Up, Robbed in Sudbury

Sudbury, Mass, Oct. 21 (UP)--. AS he was about to change tiressr, that went fiat on the Boston poste- road near the home of Police Chief Seneca Hall here last night. three bandits stole jeWelry and watches valued at $25,000 from; Samuel Sisholce, salesman for the Flora Watch contpany of Newy- York city. ~
 Sisholce believed the men hai~ followed his automobile fromss Boston. Two of the bandits held. the salesman at gunpoint whiles the third transferred Sisholce'sSs valises from his car to that in which they escaped.
 Sisholce started to pursue the bandits, but found this imprac-
 ticable with the fiat tire.