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Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
EINSTEIN GIVES
GIVES THEORY ON
NATURAL LAWS
BY LEICESTER WAGNER
UNITED Press Staff CORRESPONDENT


PASADENA, Jan. %. W.P)-What
scientists hailed as the most revolu-
tionary theory ever propounded -
the Unified field theory-was made
public by Dr. Albert Einstein, noted
German scientist, in lecture at the
California Institute of Technology
late yesterday.
Here. in one fundamental equa-
ton, the whole field of light, grav-
ity and electro magnetism was COW
cred by the modest, self-effacing
figure who is in Southern California
for three months to study.
DR.. Einstein explained at length
that he believ6l he finally has re-
duced all major laws of nature in
this one theory which, he cautioned,
must not be accepted in full until it
developed by study and additional
experiments.
"Dr. Einstein does not dare as
sumo that this is the final solution
of his work." Professor Paul S. Ep-
stein, theoretical physicist and close
friend of the scientist, said. Nov
mathematicians must derive from
this equation, solutions and conclu-
sions that will develop and prove it, >
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
Clearing Title
For P. 0. Site

Present activities on the new
post office project consist of clear
ing the title to the property at
Fifth and Olive streets, this work
being done here by the Security
Title, Insurance and Guaranty
company
A survey required by the gov
ernment is under way here by in
terested parties and will be for
warded to governmental officials
as soon as completed.
THE government requires a full
abstract" said H. r. Anderson of
the title company today, "and this
work is being rushed to completion.
This abstract is expected to be
forwarded to headquarters within
the next few days. The attorney
general will pass upon it before any
decision is made or further action
taken"
Interest in the new federal
building is declared to be greater
today than it was at the time the
selection of the lot was in its first
stages.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
EARLY DECISION
EXPECTED UPON
CLARK RULING

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. W.H -
An early ruling sustaining or inval-
idating the 18th amendment was ex-
pected today from the United States
supreme court, which yesterday
heard arguments on the issue raised
when Federal Judge William Clark
of New Jersey held the amendment
unconstitutional on the ground 1t
was improperly ratified.
There was a possibility the high
court would make known its decl-
sion at next Mondays session, al
though such course appeared un-
like unless the court elected to re-
verse the Clark ruling without
opinions"
Because of the manner in which
the court has expedited disposition
of the case, however, it was believed
the ruling would not be delayed
beyond February 16. The tribunal
is scheduled to reconvene on that
date after a three week recess be-
ginning next Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
COUNTY WILL
COOPERATE ON
BROADWAY WORK
City Council Advised Of
Decision To Bear Share
OF Expense

Cooperation OF the county with
the city of Ell Centro in improve
ment of Broadway from the South
ern Pacific railroad tracks to I'm
periaI avenue was assured the city
council last night in a letter from
the county clerk.
The letter notified the council
that the county board of Supervis-
ors has passed a resolution to the
effect that the county is willing to
cooperate with the city government,
standing a proportionate amount OF
the expense involved, on the ccndi-
ton that all property owners on
Broadway join in the move for i'm
provement.
Expense to be borne by the coun-
| ty will be taken from the 1922
budget, stated the letter.
Proposed improvement of Broad
way will include paving, lighting
and other badly needed features
which are expected to add to the
value of property on that street.
| Other matters taken up by the
city council last night may be
listed as follows:
The council passed resolution
to make available to the Red
Cross groceries and supplies at an
Iexpense not to exceed $45 a month
for a period of six monts, if nee
essary.
A contract to furnish general
liability and property damage in
surance for Ell Centro in it's oper-
ations as municipality was let
to the Maryland Casualty company
on bid of $3.50 for the total
premium.
The city attorney was directed to
draft an amendment to the city
ordinance governing the control of
sale of milk in Ell Centre, to make
the ordinance cover cream as well
as milk. This was asked by a COM
inittee of local dairymen headed by
Walter G. Mcdonald.
} A proposed ordinance submitted
by Judge Kendall B. Perkins for
control of itinerant wholesale ped
dlers in order to protect local deal
ers was referred to the city attorney
, Tor his recommendation.
The report of Dr. Warren F. Fox,
city and county public health Off
Ger, was read to the council. The
report covered work accomplished
by the health department during
the past month.
Application for appointment as
dog catcher was filed by DIR. H. S.
Maxwell and Harry Stewart, and
the applications referred to the po-
lice commissioner.
The council took action to aid
the Red Cross after a committee
had appeared to request support of
the council in raising funds to
carry through until the next roll
call.
A full attendance was present at
last nights city council meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
BRISBANE MAY
COME HERE TO
SEE BIG FAIR
Noted Writer Will Make
Visit If Circumstances
Will Permit

Arthur Brisbane, nationally ia
nous columnist of the Hearst news
papers, may visit the Imperial coun-
ty fair this year.
Advices to this effect were received
today from Brisbane's ranch on the
Mojave desert which is located Is
miles west of Barstow. The owner
has been stopping there briefly, in
cident to his travelling back and
forth throughout the country.
The noted writer has said that he
would be pleased to visit the valleys
midwinter exposition and would do
SO unless unexpected business en-
gagements in Los Angeles and San
Francisco intervened.
Latest word from Brisbane was to
the effect that he would come to the
valley, surely, for Governors day at
the fair, February 7, If conveniently
possible.
II would like to see the fair and
would like to see Imperial Valley"
the great columnist is reported as
having commented.
Among valley pioneers who will
be in evidence February Z, opening
day of the fair, to greet Governor
Rolph and possibly three other gov
ernors will be DR.. w. T. Heffernan
of Calexico who aided in financing
the early irrigation enterprises in
the valley and C. N. Perry, early
valley canal engineer. These two
men have been invited to escort r.
D. McPherrin, chairman OF the
Rolph entertainment committee, to
the stage at the fairgrounds and
there introduce him to Governor
Rolph.
The fair premium list is now in
the mails. It contains blanks for
entries and persons receiving it are
requested to fill in at once if they
contemplate exhibiting in any of
the numerous lines in each of
which upward of 1000 first premiums,
1000 seconds and 1000 thirds will be
awarded.
The fair committee of the asso-
ciated chambers of commerce of the
country has decided to cooperate
to make the fair big success this
year. Accordingly, publicity mate.
rial will be given tourists entering
the state via Yuma.
Children Admitted Free
The fair management has decided
to admit free to the fair all valley
school children under II years, il
accompanied by their parents OF
others acting with parental author
ity.
The board of directors of the I'm
perial Irrigation district has decided
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
DRINKING PARTY
ENDS IN SHOOTING

LOS ANGELES, Jan. %. U.P)-
One man was killed, his woman
companion critically wounded and
a third man suffered possible fatal
injuries as the aftermath of a
drinking party early today.
George Cunningham, 80. taxi
driver, was the dead man. With
Rose Matwick, %, who may die, he
went to the apartment of friend
and spent several hours drinking
with her.
Later two men. one of whom was
believed to be the woman's husband,
called. and Cunningham, police
learned after an argument, shot
one of the men in the stomach.
turned the gun on Miss Matwick,
and then killed himself. The, visit
ors fled.
At the Georgia street hospital,
where an emergency operation was
performed upon the woman today
she told police "it wasn't my hus-
band who did the shooting, but
Cunningham" This was the only
clue investigating officers had to
the identity of injured man.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
H0OVER'S
POSITION
unknown
Opinions Differ on Atti-
tude Toward Wicker
sham's Dry Report
WHITE HOUSE MUM
Senator Hess Says Presi-
dent Is Not Opposed To
Revision of Law
by RAYMOND CLAPPER
Ifs.iloA Da.occ CAncG (osr.uc M n Il dar

Unlte0 PRESS StalI correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. W.P)-
A second quandry in connection
with the Wickersham report arose
today when President Hoover was
represented in some quarters as be-
ing not necessarily opposed to re-
vision of the 18th amendment, but
only to the specific changes condi-
tionally suggested by the commits
sion.
Mr.. Hoover's letter transmitting
the report to congress was gcner-
ally interpreted at the time as a
definite stand against any tamper-
ing with the amendment. Today
however, a number of his friends
insisted that the President still Is
open minded on the whole prohibi-
ton situation.
The first mystery developed when
1t was found individual members OF
the commission, in their separate
statements attached to the report
had expressed disagreement with
recommendations which on inspec-
ton of the report, seemed to be
non n-existent. These sections, pre-
sumably, had to do with recon-
mendation for revision Of the 18th
amendment. The United Press was
informed by source close to the
President that such recommenda-
tions had been removed from the
report at the Presidents insistenct
and although denials have beer
made by Chairman Wickershafri ol
the commission. no other explana
ton of the conflicts have beer
forthcoming.
When the President transmitted
the report to congress his language
was Immediately interpreted as
placing him on record against tht
revision of the amendment.
Senator Fess. chairman Of the
Republican national committee. IN
u published interview today which
followed closely the lines of an ed
itorial in at least one pro-admin-
istration newspaper this morning
said:
THE President is only opposed
to the form of revision recommend
cd in the Wickersham report. He
does not wish revision that would
throw the whole wet and dry ques-
ton in congress to harry congress
men for perhaps another 100 years.
Other friends of the President in
sisted that Mr.. Hoover still was
open minded on the subject OF pro-
hibition and the revision OF the
18th amendment.
No amplification as to the Presi-
dents exact position, however. was
forthcoming at the White House
this morning when newspapermen
sought an expression.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
DOCTORS UNABLE
TO ACCOUNT FOR
WOMAN'S DEATH
Cause of Spark During
Operation Inexplain-
able, Says Physician

LOS ANGELES, Jan. %. UP
A mysterious electric spark ignited
! anaesthetic gases in the lungs of
Mrs. Nina Maude Branton, A, as
she lay on Hollywood hospital op-
Grating table late yesterday, and
the woman's death resulted, a COR
oner's jury decided here today.
Although the Jury fixed the
cause of death, the members were
unable to determine what was re-
sponsible for the forming of the
| spark, which was not seen by
doctors and nurses in attendance
at the operation.
Mrs. Branton, wife of Rev. Har-
ry Branton, Chino, was being op-
Grated upon by. DR.. Charles A.
Warmer of the Detwiler Bldg, for
an abdominal condition, the cor
oner's jury was told. The anaes-
thetician, applying a mixture OF
ether, oxygen and nitrous oxide to
Mrs. Branton's face, was DR.. j: T
Stout, specialist.
DR.. Cora King, director of the
physical therapy department of the
hospital, handled an electro-ther-
apy machine, an auxiliary to the
surgery.
'Drs. Vernon Andrews and james
Bozarth were also in attendance as
assistants to DR.. Warmer, or, as
guest" physicians. Rev. Brantor
also witnessed the fatality.
Testimony at the inquest devel-
oped the belief that the explosion
OF the anaesthetic gases in the
lungs of the victim resulted from 8
spark of static electricity in the all
possibly produced from friction
caused by the movement of some
fixture in the operating room anc
possibly with atmospheric condi.
tions aiding in the formation of the
spark.
Noted Explosion
DR.. Stout gave graphic descrip
ton of the explosion, said to b,
almost unknown in the western
part of the United States.
The doctor said he had been ap
plying the anaesthetic, a substitute
for chloroform and widely used il
the profession, for about 20 minutes
then he lifted the edge of the mas
to determine from Mrs. Branton'
face the state of relaxation.
The explosion lifted the mas
about two inches from the patient
face in a sudden jerk, according II
the doctor. A whisp of smoke float
ed away from her mouth.
DR.. Stout declared that the stoo
on which he sat near Mrs. Brantol
was equipped with rubber covering
to prevent rubber sparks. He wa
of the opinion the mystery sparl
may have sprung from Mrs. Bran,
tons hair.
DR.. Warmer, who was operating
testified briefly. He said he looked
at the patient when he heard the
Slight conclusion and saw she was
beyond aid.
I'VE could talk here all day, anc
am sure no one ever will know
where the spark came from thai
caused the explosion" DR.. Warmer
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
BY HOMER l.. ROBERTS
United Press Staff Correspondent


SACRAMENTO, Jan. %. W.P)-
A comprehensive state water pro-
gram, involving the expenditure of
ST 80, 100000 upon five major pro-
jects, was being completed here to-
day by the joint legislative water
committee for recommendation to
the legislature. II.
The projects recommended are as
follows:
/. The $85 100000 Kennett or
Coram dam on the upper Sacra-
riento river.
2. A $5,00o,0O0 industrial fresh
water canal to run along the in
dustrial areas of the upper San
Francisco bay. taking the place of
Il salt water barrier.
3. A $25 100000 system of boost
CT dams at the mouth of the San
Joaquin river, designed to lift sur
plus. water from the Sacramento
river and transfer it to the parched
farm lands of San Joaquin valley.
4. The s50000,000 Friant dam on
the San joaquin river in Fresno
county.
S. State aid of SIS ,000, 900 toward
construction of flood control works
on the Santa Ana river, affecting
Orange, San Bernardino and Riv-
erside counties.
Supplementary reports will be
filed by two members of the COM
mittee, Senator Will r. Sharkey of
Martinez and Assemblyman Robert
P. Easley Of Antioch, it is under
stood. Both legislators feel that
q salt water barrier should be made
part of the main program, even
though it is not constructed i'm
mediately.
The only projects recommended
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22

PROGRAM
OUTLINED
Division Engineer Gives
Details. of. Work
Planned on Local Roads
BETTER PAVEMENTS
'SaltOn Sea Route Being
Widened To 20 Feet
To County Boundary

Highly satisfactory progress on
highway matters of interest to I'M
perial Valley residents, is reported
by E. @. Sullivan, engineer of the
Division of Highways, District No.
s, in the following letter received to-
day by the Press.
The work under way on the Los
Angeles route from Arroyo Salad0
north, will extend to the Imperial
county line which is at Travertine
Rock. The work being done will
be on the same standard as that
done two years ago between Kane
Springs and Arroyo Salado. An as
phaltic concrete pavement is to be
laid 20 feet wide, bridges or cul-
verts will be placed at the various
washes and all the dips will be elt-
minated. The work will be fin
ished before summer.
Bids are to be opened today for
the link of highway between Trifo-
! lium Canal and Kane Springs. This
link will be on the same standard OF
work and when it is completed the
road will be 20 feet wide all the way
from Imperial Valley to the north
Imperial county line at Travertine
Rock
The old pavement which is being
corrected by these projects Is in bad
condition due to several reasons. It
was built in the early days of road
building before any large trucks had
been constructor and therefore too
thin for the large trucks that have
developed in later years. It was
also built too narrow for the wide
trucks and stages of present day
| traffic In the old days also 1t
| was considered sufficient to provide
! dips for floods in desert areas. Ex-
| perience has proven that when the
floods sweep across the country II
they are allowed to cross over pave
mentS they injure them greatly. The
| new pavements we are constructing
| are approximately twice as thick as
the old pavements and they are 70
feet wide instead of Is feet or IL
feet WIDE We are also providing
bridges and culverts to avoid floods
sweeping over the pavements. Where
! necessary we are placing protection
works to control floods.
| A contract has been let for inn
, provement of the road in the Yuma
Indian Reservation. This work will
be on the same standard as the
two jobs described above. A 20 foot
! asphaltic pavement will be laid
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
BROOKHART wins
RECOMMITAL OF
MEYERS NAME
Senate Committee Again
To Consider NOmina-
tiOn For Bank Place

WASHINGTON. Jan. %. U.H-
Nomination of Eugene Meyer, Jr.,
to be governor of the federal re-
serve board was recommitted today
to the senate banking and currency
committee for further considera-
ton after Senator Erookhart, Re-
publican. Iowa, complained on the
floor of the senate he had been re-
fused an opportunity to question
Meyer prior to The favorable COM
mittee report.
The nomination was re-commit-
ted by unanimous consent. Sena-
tors who said they would vote to
confirm Meyer insisted 1t would be
his desire, in view of charges
brought against him. to "excu!pate"
himself.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
By LYLE c. WILSON

OubtCu IICSS otdIi OOAtCoPVAuNAAs
WASHINGTON, Jan. %. WR)-
AS house Republican leaders sought
a compromise today on the SEN
ate's $25, ,OO0, 900 hunger relief fund,
Senator Brookhart. Republican, To-
wa, opened his long-delayed attack
on the nomination of Eugene Mey-
er, Jr., to be governor of the fed
eral reserve board.
Brookhart proposed that Meyers
nomination be referred again to
the finance committee for further
inquiry. Meyer conferred at the
capitol today with Chairman Smoot
of the senate finance committee.
Republican leaders made no move
for house action on the interior
department appropriation bill. with
the $25 900 900 Red Cross relief fund
rinder, when it was received from
the senate.
The controversial measure went
to Speaker Longworths table, there
to remain until SOME decision is
reached as to the course OF proceed
ure. which is expected tomorrow.
Brookhart aroused furry of in
dignation when he charged he had
been denied an opportunity to
question Meyer in committee, be-
fore the nomination was favor oiably
reported.
Senator Ashurst. Democrat, Ari-
zona. who supported Meyer, said:
THAT is the most shocking, as
founding thing have heard in 10
years in the senate" He said if
the charge should be substantiated
he would support Brookhart's mo-
ton to recommit the nomination
to the committee for further con.
sideration.
Administration leaders cor ii =
dence was somewhat shaken by
Brookharts allegation.
Brookhart began his speech with
a formal motion to recommit the
nomination. He said there was "a
close association between Mr.. Meyer
and j. P. Morgan e. Co.." for which
firm. he continued, Meyers BROTH
erin law is attorney. He asserted
that Meyer and Morgan attended
I meeting of the New York Federal
Reserve Bank last summer.
Brookhart repeated charges that
Meyer had engaged in a conspiracy
to destroy certain Joint stock land
banks.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
FOUR TAKEN IN
KIDNAPPING PLOT

DETROIT, Jan. %. UP) = Four
men, one a former policeman, were
held today as principals in plot
to extort 100000 ransom from a
wealthy Detroiter after kidnapping
one of his children. All have con-
fessed, police say.
Two of the men were seized by
detectives at the home of Horace S.
Maynard, secretary-t treasurer of the
Senior Investment corporation. as
they attempted to force their way
into the house and abduct one of
Maynards children last night. Two
other men and woman were arrest
ed later at their homes.
An underworld tip led to the irJs-
tration of the plot, police said.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
Brothers Death
Kills Little Girl

SAN JUAN, CAL, Jan. %. lU.H -
When told that her 6-year-old bro
ther, Peter, had died, 8-year-old Amy
Senegrin collapsed late yesterday.
Before doctor could arrive she
was dead.
Peter, who was the constant COM
panion of his sister, was stricken
with acute indigestion. The girrs
death was attributed TO shock.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
WHAT'S DOING
TONIGHT


Concert, 8, First Baptist
church.
Eastside- Sunset farm center,
1880, Eastside school, HOltyille.
Americanism meeting, 8, Will
son school.
Night school, 10, high school.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elk's
hall.
RAM. No. l09, 8. Masonic
Temple.
Pythian Sisters, 8, Davis hall.
Troop IA, B.S.A., 1880, Scout
hut.
Fox Imperial Theatre, "Oh,
For A Man.
TOMORROW
Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth.
W.C.T.U., $3.50, SIG Euclid.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22
Cost of Living
Shows Decrease

WASHINGTON, Jan. %. tU.nl -
The cost of living decreased 81 per
cent last year. according to DEPART
ment of labor statistics gathered in
80 cities.
Most prominent in the decline was
food, which showed decrease OF
7.2 per cent In the last half OF the
year alone. The average drop IN
all items in the departments cost
OF living index for that period was
3.5 per cent.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-22

Continued on page 81
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-09-16
GOVERNORS SEEKING
loan RULE CHANGE
Executives Of Dakotas and
Montana Say Measure Will
Not Aid F Farmers

Governors Of North Dakota, South
Dakota and Montana Wednesday
took steps to bring before the United
States department Of agriculture pro-
tests against terms under which
farmers in the drought area of the
northwest can obtain feed loans.
Governor George F. Shafer received
word from Governors j. E. Erickson
Of Montana and w. E. Green OF
South Dakota that they are protest
ing the regulations announced by
Secretary Of Agriculture Hyde in
Washington.
Governor George F. Shafer wired
James Milloy. secretary Of the Great
er North Dakota association, who Is
en- route to Washington, to present
protests to Secretary Hyde. Milloy
advised the governor that he plans
to confer with federal officials in
Washington Thursday.
The governor told Milloy, in his
wire. that the drought relief pro-
gram has been disorganized by the
announcement Of the regulations
which require first mortgage security
on livestock loan applications.
The governor said 1t was apparent
that farmers could not provide first
mortgage security and that 1t would
be impractical for holders of first
mortgages on livestock of loan ap-
plicants to give the government pro-
portionate priority security on loans
Both Governors Green and Erick-
son advised Governor Shafer that
the borrowing farmers in their states
could not comply with the regula-
tiOnS announced.
The Bismarck tribune., 1931-09-16

with Mrs. H. L. Wheeler, 3l4 Avenue
D, with Mrs. s. D. Dietz and Mrs. A.
w. Stadler as assisting hostesses:
Circle No. 2 with Mrs. Andrew Per-
son. sos Avenue A, with Mrs. G. A.
Rust assisting; Circle No. with Mrs.
@. M. Constans, 621 Mandan st.,
with Mrs. r. E. Logee and Mrs. G. A..
Rawlings assisting: and Circle No. 1
with Mrs. F.. 8. Minser, 108 Avenue
@ West, with Mrs. Ralph Sanders
assisting.
* \ \
A meeting. Of the General Aid So
ciety Of the McCabe Methodist Epis-
copal church will be held at 3 o'clock
Thursday afternoon in the church
parlors. Members of the second div
iSion will be hoSteSSeS.