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Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
Head OF Blind
School Accused

BERKELEY, Cal, Aug. 8. up
A complaint charging cruelty on the
part of Harold SharplesS, boys su-
pervisor at the state school for
blind in Berkeley was sent to Gov
ernor Rolph today by w. S.Pierce,
Oakland attorney, with a request
for an investigation.
Pierce said he had been told that
Richard M. Mccoy, 20, blind son of
Mrs. L. A. Mccoy of Berkeley had
been made i'll because of blows given
him by Sharpless.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
FRANCE ADHERES
TO FIRM POLICY
ON DISARMAMENT
By ROBERT J. BENDER
Vice President and General News
Manager, United Press

Copyright 1881 BY United Press
PARIS, Aug 8. U.P)-France to-
day is doggedly resolved to accept
limitations Of armaments at the
1882 world arms conference only in
proportion to pledges other powers
will give to guarantee her security.
This statement was made to me
by Premier Pierre Laval. The pre-
mier is new to the chanceuories Of
the continent, but already has be-
come one of the most powerful
figures in Europe. He said the
world can be assured that France
will neither seek to defeat limita-
tionS of ornaments nor take neg
ative stand at the Geneva confer
ence
The nations, however. will find
this country determined to stand
by it's policy of demanding guar
anteeS against the possibility Of
future attacks. France has not
forgotten that her territory has been
invaded and many of the richest
departments laid waste twice with
in the last half century.
The premier insisted that France
already has gone far along the
path toward disarmament. But h,
added that other nations had not
followed Frances lead.
He said he believed France now
has arrived at a minimum of armSd
power compatible with national Sc
curity.
Laval said 1t was not yet GER
tain who would represent France at
Geneva. 1t was believed that IL be
is still in power, he himself will
head the delegation.
AS premier, Laval has found him.
self head of government of
"prima donnas" There are several
ministers far better known at home
and abroad than Laval. including
Aristide BRAND and Andre Tar
dieu. Yet the short, dark attorney
has become the real master o.
France. He is premier in fact as
well as in name.
His success al the Paris and Lon
don conferences this summer is
now referred to as the first French
statesman 10 return from a post
war conference without sacrificing
some OF the interests ot his coaa-
try.
ROME, Aug. 3. tU.P>-Sx hours OF
conferences between Germany's and
Ttaly's leading statesmen here re-
suited today in agreement on eco
nomic points and the need for
world disarmament, and acceptance
by Premier MussOlini of an invita-
ton TO visit Berltl.
Everyone concerned emphasized
that the 36-hour Rome visit Of
Chancellor Heinrich Bruenlng and
Foreign Minister Julius Curtis had
eliminated In perfect Italo-Getman
cordially
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
Liner Unharmed
AS 1t Hits Rock

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 8. U,P)-
The MunSon liner Western World.
enroute to Buenos Aires, from here.
lost direction in a fog and hit a
rock at Ponta Do Boi near Santos,
according to word today Slight
damage was suffered and there were
no casualties.
The passengers were taken aboard
the steamship General Osorio, af-
ter the crash.
The Western World of the Mum
son Steamship Line of New York is
a SIT foot passenger steamer of
1912 gross tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
Four Killed In
Mine Quarrel

POTOSI. Mo, Aug. 3. WP)--
Mental arrangement due to quar-
rel over ownership of a mine was
blamed today for the running amuck
Of Elliott Missey, As. who killed his
wife and two miners, and then
committed suicide.
The slain miners were John Pit
ger and James Coleman. A third,
Clarence Leach was critically
wounded. After the death of his
wife. Missey used the shotgun on
himself.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
AVIATOR KILLED

RIVERSIDE. Cal, Aug. q. W.p)--
The body Of Lieut.. Albert Dybecker,
"a. who was killed yesterday In the
crash Of his plane, WAS 20 be sent
today to his home, Cottonwood, Cal
Lieut.. Dybecker's mechanic. Ser
geant Fred Fulkrod, suffered a
broken arm.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
TEXAN ENDS LIFE

LOS ANGELES. Aug. 8. U.Pl-
H. w. Kitson, 48, of 5O4 Yanell
boulevard, FL Paso, Texas, commit
ted suicide here last night by Shoot
ing himself through the head. po-
lice reported. Police said they
could learn no motive for his act.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
WILL TRY AGAIN

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8. WP)-
King G, Gillette, son of the safety
razor manufacturer, will be mar
ried early next week to Mrs. Mar
garet j. Proctor, he announced here
today They filed notice of inten-
ton to wed late yesterday just
few minutes after Mrs. Proctors
divorce decree from Ralph o. Proc
tor, screen executive was made
final.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
Flyers Announce
Change In Plans

ISTANBUL, Turkey, Aug. 8. U,P)
Russell Boardman and John Po-
lando, American Trans-Atlan /
flyers. announced today they had
abandoned plans to fly to Calcutta,
India.
The flyers said they would fly to
Genoa, Italy. tomorrow, and ship
their plane back to the United
States.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08
COPENHAGEN. Denmark A

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug.
8. U,P) - Parker Cramer. American
flyer on route mapping tour, left
the Farce Islands at noon today
for Berlin or Stavenger, Norway.
He reached Sydero Island last night
after forced landing at sea on his
way from Reykjavik, Iceland.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-08

Continued on page g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-17
ARTILLERISTS PLAN
TO JOIN IN 80 FETE
Ancient and Honorable Company
of Massachusetts, Accepts Bid
to Visit Capital.

An invitation Of the George Washing
ton Bicentennial Committee of the local
American Legion to participate in the
Am1sttce day celebration and parade
here during next year has been accept
ed by the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Company of Massachusetts,, 1t was
announced today.
The invitation was presented by Col
M A. Winter of Washington during the
recent annual cruise Of the Ancients to
Nassau. Representatives Of the historic
Boston FuSiliers also have decided to
participate in the ceremonies here.
The Massachusetts, Artillery company
was organized in Boston In 1888. and
functioned as a West Point during the
Colonial period. It also served as a
training organization for the officers
who participated in the French and In
dian Wars prior to the Revolution.
The list of notable members of this
ancient organization includes the names
of Israel Putnam, Gen. Warren of
Bunker Hill fame, Paul Revere, John
Adams, John Quincy Adams. Daniel
Webster and Maj. Gen. Daniel DenniSon.
The present organization Of the Ancients
includes many high-ranking officers Of
the regular Army, some Of whom serve
as sergeants and corporals in this his
toric organization.
There are a handful of persons who
hold membership in this organization
by right Of descent, among whom are
Charles G. Dawes, descendant of
Rufus Dawes of revolutionary fame, and
Col. NJ A. Winter, who is descendant
of John johnson, charter member Of
the Ancients.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-17
Friends and Lovers"
Well Acted 1T Keith's.

BEAUTIFULLY impressive in its
- theatrical quality, but utterly
devoid Of moral purpose is the mo-
ton picture Friends and Lovers" at
R-K-O Keith'S., It offers the privi-
lege Of viewing actors Of capacity
In a play which has the unmistaka-
BILE merit Of holding the attention in
all its development. with the added
point of high commentator that in
the quieter portions of the plot 1t
enforces that rapt attention which is
the goal Of all wise playwrights.
There are four well trained play
ers-Adolphe Menjou. Lily Damita,
Eric Won Stroheim and Laurence
Olivier-nobly assisted by the wholly
convincing Frederick Kerr. in a
forceful tale in which the central
feminine contributor is an example
OF imperturbable falsehood. 1t sur
passes the customary triangle in its
sweep. for there are four corners and
o few other angles in this geometri-
cal figure which carries the observer
onward to the most remarkable de-
velopment-the lady really falls in
love. She Is apparently not entitled
to happiness, but achieves it because
of the onrushing course of events.
And as the final partner of the wom-
an is Mr.. Menjou, recognized expert
in affairs Of the heart. 1t is easy to
conclude that he took her with all
her defects, and that she found his
phase of devotion an inspiration to
honest affection.
Miss Damita performs with dis
tinction in the representation of this
enigmatic character. and, with the
others, offers the privilege of view
ing the development OF a striking
tale without intrinsic Importance
Mr.. Won Stroheim has in the injured
but relentless husband an unusual
task, which he performs in such a
way rs to convey the impression
that he has the conception Of an en-
tirely new film personality. Various
other members Of the company give
force to the experience of a plausi-
ii. vampire who may be said to have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-17

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show which is
certainly h S
best, and which
goes along at a
tempo almost
u II p a r a ! leled
along F street.
Mr.. LIE W i S,
whose high
hat" methods of
drollery remain
true to the orig
inal, brings with
him this season
a troupe which
plays rim G S
around m o S t
fr0ilneS and for
various reasons,
large and small,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-17
KIWANIS DETECTIVES
ANNUAL MEETING TOPIC
Rev. E. H. Roach and Several
Others Address Educational"
Meeting of Club.

The Washington Kiwanis Club held
its annual "educationaw meeting in
the. Washington. Hotel yesterday. at
which the purpose and detectives Of the
Kiwanis International were outlined
Rev. E. H. Roach, pastor Of st. Mat
thew,s Catholic Church, addressed the
luncheon session.
Talks on Kiwanis detectives were
made by Charles W. Pimper, T. Hardie
Seay, z. D. Blackstone, William N.
Freeman and George H. Winslow, men,
bers of the club. Harry G. Kimball,
chairman of the Educational Committee,
discussed administration policies Of the
organization.
Dewey Zirkin, a member of the club,
urged cooperation with the Washington
Halloween Celebration Committee In
providing suitable prizes and arranging
the event
Plans for the formation of a bowling
team were outlined by Earl D. Krewson,
chairman Of the bowling group, which
IS meeting tonight at the Racquet Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-17
Ted Lewis and Co.
Come Back TO the Palace.

"%HOSE who like their entertain
ment noisy and fast and furi-
Gus and full of us everybody
i happy" and Yes Sir! and
the dronings Of SaxophoneS
and the howlings Of clarinetS will
find Loew's Palace just the place to
90 this week. There may be found
Ted Lewis and bunch of the best
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
.CHURCH-STATE
BATTLE CROWS
AT VERA CRUZ
Mexico President Urged to
Block Law Aimed at
Catholic Priests.

BU Unitee Press
MEXICO CITY, June 19.-The in
creaSingly bitter controversy be-
tween the Catholic church and the
government of Vera Cruz state over
the so-called anti-priest law threat
ened today to assume national
significance.
An appeal to the federal govern
ment to intervene and prevent en-
forcement of the law in Vera Cruz
state was made by Bishop Rafael
GUITAR Valencia, of Vera Cruz. The
bishop said he hoped President Pas
cual Ortiz Rubio personally would in
tervene and stop enforcement, which
is to become effective by immediate
publication in the Vera Cruz official
gazette.
The bishop declared that en-
forcement of the new law would
compel immediate closure Of all
Catholic churches throughout the
state.
He held little hope that his ap-
peal to the federal government
would prove successful.
He telegraphed the vicar Of Vera
Cruz, instructing all priests to COM
ply with the orders Of civil officers
in regard to the new law, but to re-
main as caretakers Of church prop
critics, without exercising religious
duties.
The Vera Cluz law reduces the
number of priests in that state to
one to every 100000 inhabitants
which would limit the number OF
curates there to eleven, with but
one for the city of Vera Cruz itself
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
HOOVER FROWNS
AT HINTS HE'S
BEGUN 80 PUSH
Shakes Head at Mention of
His Close Link With
Party.
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER
TTnfted Presa STAFF Correr,o,,d.,.,

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Presi-
dent Herbert Hoover returned from
his mid-western speaking trip en-
thusiastic and encouraged, but feel
ing that he has been misrepresented
by those who regard the journey as
having some political significance.
Mr.. Hoover feels that political i'm
p1cations which he did not have in
mind have been read into his re-
marks, particularly those at Indian
apolis. He would prefer to be re-
garded as president Of the United
States and not as president of the
Republican party.
The president has been pictured
generally as having in effect opened
on this trip the campaign for his
denomination and reelection. It is
q picture he would rather discour-
age.
The picture he would give the
country is that of its President Sit
ting in the White House working.
rather than Of a politician barn
storming about the country con-
irving to get himself reelected.
u Is felt among the Presidents
friends that too much significant
was attached to numerous circurn-
stances Of the western trip. AS the
PRESIDENTS train passed through
various states, Mr.. Hoover took local
algnitaries aboard to ride with him
curing portion of the trip Prac-
ideally all were Republicans.
IN crossing West Virginia. the Re-
publican national committeeman
eand committeewoman, the Repub-
mean Governor and the Republican
senator were guests on the train
puy not the Democratic senator.
IN indianapolis Mr.. Hoover smoke
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

Through a fence, over an en-
bankment and down thirty feet
to the rocks below went a car
driven by Jack Bobkin of Newark,
N. j.
Here you see the car on its side
after the plunge from the en-
bankment. But Bobkin suffered
only a slight scratch on his ear,
and his companion escaped I'M
hurt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
hint US, ASKS
SOVIET BOYCOTT
BY ALL NATIONS
Mellon Reported to Have
Outlined Position on
War Debts.
United Press

BIZ United Press
LONDO1I, June 19.-The pres
ence of Andrew Mellon, United
States secretary of the treasury, in
London was seen today as having
deeper official significance than
Mellon and British officials will adj
nit.
The Daily Express said that the
government privately had invited
Mellon to London to discuss re-
vision Of war debts.
Mellon was reported by the Ex-
press to have said he was willing
to discuss revision only on con-
dition Great Britain Immediately
begin reduction Of ornaments and
"joins an international boycott Of
Soviet Russia"
The questions Of debt revision and
arms reduction have been linked
closely recently, with many states
men seemingly convinced that only
an agreement assuring success of
the forthcoming disarmament con-
ferences at Geneva next year would
open the way for debt readjustment.
The subject, it is recognized, is
delicate one in America at pres
ent, particularly in view Of the
1882 presidential elections.
/ His conferences here conceded
with the announcement that Pre-
mier Macdonald and Arthur Hen
derson, foreign secretary, plan to
proceed to Berlin where they will
return the recent visit of German
statesmen on July II, to discuss pro-
posals for revision of war debts,
particularly German reparations
payments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

Pushmobiles have grown out Of
the age Of store-box hoods and
Wobbly wire wheels with string
hub caps! The speed creation in
the top photo, with Norman
Wade, 1905 Miller street, at the
wheel, is the realization of every
small boys fondest dream. With
at a rally staged by the Republican
editors Of Indiana, 5000 tickets for
which were disposed Of by various
methods when regular sales Jagged.
Mr.. Hoover singled out the Repub-
lican senators and congressman for
mention, but did not mention the
indianapolis congressman, who is a
Democrat.
All this is in accordance with the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

Radio sets equipped with sending
KEYS that automatically produce
distress calls are being put on life
boats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

usual practice and Mr.. Hoover was
regarded as doing the natural and
approved thing because it generally
is recognized that a President has
party responsibility.
Presidents seem to have a natural
constituencies about being regarded
IS active in politics once they step
into the White House,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

The cost Of the World war In
money has been estimated at about
S186. 600 .OCO. 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02
TRANSPACIFIC CABLE
LICENSE is SIGNED
Service Arranged for IA Years by
Negotiation With Chinese
Officials.

By the Associated Press.
NANKING, China, January "A
preliminary agreement between the
native government and the Commercial
Pacific Gable Co. granting the latter
landing license in China and continue
ton of its transpacific cable service for
another IA years was signed here Tues
Ga.
w. j. Deegan of New York, vice pres
ident of the cable company, and OH
cials of the communications ministry
signed the agreement, details of which
await further consideration between the
principals.
The agreement gives the government
an equal voice with the cable company
in administering the relationship of
the company with the Chinese public.
Technical operations remain in the
c-mpany's hands.
In the event of a dispute between
the principals the agreement provides
for settlement through mutually
agrees BILE negotiators. The company
agreed to pay a terminal tax to the
government approximately Is per cent
greater than under previous arrange
ments. There will be no change in
rates.
The agreement, terminating negotia-
tions lasting all year, apparently con-
stitutes a measure of success for the
Nationalist government in its long cam
paign to gain control of International
communication,fac facilities touching China.
An agreement between China and
Japan restoring to the former the OPP
Grafton of the Tsingtao end of the
Tsingtao-Sasebo cable also was signed
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02
MEXICAN RAILWAY
AID PLAN .DRAF TED
Reorganization Scheme to
Put Lines on Paying Basis
Is Announced.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, January 2.-Recom<
mendations of the Special Committee
which considered the Monies de Oca-
Lamont debt agreement for the re-
organization of the Mexican National
Railways to put them on a paying
basis were published today.
They include elimination of many
departments, Capitalization OF shops,
round houses and divisional points,
establishment of statistical and economic
departments, strict observance OF puog-
cts, Improvement and Standardization OF
equipment, elimination of parallel lines
and reorganization OF all lines under
the laws of Mexico
The reorganization plan is necessary
under the terms of the agreement
signed in New York last July.
The Reorganization Plan Committee
was composed CT Gen. Plutarco Gales,
Finance Minister Monies de Oca and
Javier Sanchez Mejorada, president OF
the National Railways.
The project for reorganization lists
specifically recommendations for de-
Capitalization of the administrative de-
partment and substitution of the dlVis-
ional system fer a departmental system
Recommendation is made for con-
struction Of new lines when financially
possible. These include lines from
Santa Lucrecia, State of Vera Cruz
eastward to TabaSco, Canpeche, yucca
tan and Quintana Roo, the eastern tip
of Mexico, which is not now inter-con-
nected or connected by rail with the
rest of the country and also new lines
from Tampico to Mexico City over the
short route, and from Mazatlan to
Durango.
The plan likewise recommends estab-
lishment of bus lines where feasible,
and improvement OF the rolling STOCK
The board OF directors in Mexico
would be reduced and the board Of d.
rectors in New York eliminated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02
ADDITIONAL MEXICAN
TERRITORY Is CREATED
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, January 2-The
Chamber of Deputies in it's closing ses-
sion Tuesday night created an additional
territory in Mexico with division Of the
present territory of Lower California
into two separate territories.
The division line will be the twenty
eighth degree of latitude, which splits
the territory into two almost equal units
to be known as the Northern Territory
of Baja California and the Southern
Territory of Baja California.
Mexico now has % states, one federal
district and territories. the little
known land of Quintana Roo being the
other territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02
OIL LEADERS COMBINE

Association Formed for Production
in District in California.
SACRAMENTO, Calf, January q.
R).-The Kettleman North Dome As
ISOLATION filed articles of incorporation
Wednesday for cooperative production
of gas and oil in the Kettleman Hills
District. Directed by a group of Los
Angeles and San Francisco oil leaders,
the association is to operate in Kings
and Fresno Counties.
Articles state the association is to
provide unified development and pro-
duction of oil and gas in such a man
ner each member eventually will receive
his Just share of products or revenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02

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matching jacket banded at the elbow with
white fur. SIS.
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embroidered batiste yoke and jacket. SIS.
F.-Misses' daytime dress of floral printed
green crepe with bow trimming SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02

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SIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-02
1896 RayOn Pajamas

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