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Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
GIVE EN- A BREAK

FOLKS who feel as though they would
like to do something worth while in
order to get their minds off the heat. the
so-called depression, the runaway race of
the Athletics or the heavy death toll over
the last weekend, are invited to direct
their attention to the preventorium camp
at Hipass.
The camp is full of Imperial Valley
Kids. We can call them children, but
kids always seems more home-like and
adults usually think of themselves as
having been kids once, and not children.
These kids up in the mountains are
having the time of their lives. For some
of them, their parents are contributing
enough to pay for their keep at the camp.
Many other youngsters are there through
the good will (not charity of various
Imperial Valley organizations.
The camp is not money-making
scheme. There is not person connected
with it who is not going to be a little
poorer in dollars and cents, when the
season is over, but whole lot richer in
the knowledge that good deed has been
done.
A flock of so or 60 kids, turned loose
in plenty of fresh air and sunshine, can
eat more groceries lIan lLe eHllTe "A Z.
F. could. Well, that may be exaggerat-
ing little bit, but kids surely can eat.
None of them at the camp is going to go
hungry for a single moment, but there is
no large commissariat fund back of the
camp.
The Anti-Tuberculosis committee, with
the help of the other organizations, is
doing the best it can to make its limited
funds stretch as far as possible. And
the public can help in the stretching.
Valley folks going up into the hills over
the weekend can throw ham, few
eggs, a couple of roosters, cantaloupes,
watermelons, flour, sugar-almost any
thing edible, in their cars, and take 1t to
the camp, where it will be received with
gratefulness. If they haven't got time to
go to the camp we feel certain donations
can be left with the folks at White Star
who will see that the camp is notified
and the provisions taken to their destl-
nation.
There should be no feeling of charity
in connection with the camp. It's just
an opportunity for US older folks to give
the kids a break-the sort OF break we
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
WORK NEEDED ON DETOUR

A / LEAST one serious accident, involv-
n ing local residents, and several mar
row escapes from what might we'll have
been tragedies, have caused considerable
comment in Ell Centre and other valley
cities about the condition of the detour
on the San Diego highway, in the vicinity
of Live Oaks.
Complaints have stated that the de-
tour is unusually rough and contains
many soft places where cars travelling at
even normal speeds are in danger of be-
ing thrown from the road.
Generally speaking, the highway de-
partment keeps detours in good shape
and seldom is it necessary to complain
about them any more than is customary
with the average motorist concerning any
detour.
With the heavy traffic between San
Diego and Imperial Valley at this period
of the year it is essential that something
be done to reduce hazards on the detour.
We have understood it was to be oiled and
placed in good condition. Certainly some
thing should be done with as little delay
as possible, if nothing more than drag
ging and sprinkling.
Westward bound conditions are not as
bad as they are for those coming east.
In the latter case considerable momen-
tum is required to negotiate the grades
on the detour. The rough condition of
the road makes it difficult to acquire any
momentum at all, with any degree of
safety.
The marriage bug seems to have bitten
the Mcpherson family with a vengeance.
No "Banzai" for Robbins and Jones.
So we'll say Better luck next time
We can almost imagine those profess
sional golfers praying that Mr.. K. 1.
Jones will not hear the call of the dollar.
There are so many nice things being
said about the U. S. in Europe these days,
that we feel rather suspicious.
Redistricting? Yes, wonder what be-
came of it!
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

conviction for carrying a blackjack
The jury retired at 1880 yestef-
day morning, to end their delibera-
tions at 9:12 last night by the YER
dict.
The verdict was seen as COM
promise between jurors who wished
to free jenkins and those who
thought him guilty of robbery in the
first degree
jenkins, according to testimony
introduced during the trial, was one
of two men who held up patrons
in his establishment with a shot
gun. He had been losing money
heavily at gambling tables, and
could not get any more beer after
using up his supply. according to
states testimony.
The amount of money lost by pa
irons in the holdup has never been
estimated. One man lost $50
another s75, and others smaller
amounts. Twenty-Five or thirty
patrons were in the place when the
robbery took place.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
JURY DECLARES
JENKINS GUILTY
IN ROBBERY CASE

BY compromise verdict return
ed at 8:12 last night superior court
Jury found Lonnie "Alabam"
jenkins guilty of second degree rob-
berry in the holdup OF patrons in
his own bootlegging establishment
near Brawley.
The verdict was a signal victory
for D. H. Wolford, chief criminal
deputy district attorney, who was
chief prosecutor in the case. Ernest
r. Utley and Lee Nuffer, defense
attorneys, viii ask for new trial,
they indicated last night.
AS a result Of the jury's finding
jenkins viii probably be sentenced
to Folsom prison as a two-time
loser. Against him is a previous
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

through the woods, stand by the
road and, when he comes along I'll
ask him for a ride. And when he
gives me a ride, all of a sudden,
when we get to a lonely place, I'll
nibble him.
But If Uncle Wiggily sees you
standing by the side of the road
juggling your thumb and asking for
a hitch hike" said the Fox, ''he will
never stop and ask you to ride.
He'll go along fast and leave you"
"Oh, no he won'tl" said the Wolf.
"I'll make myself look like a tramp
dog and Uncle Wiggily loves dogs.
He always gives them a ride"
So the Wolf tore his clothes and
stuck some dried leaves on his head
and he looked much like a tramp
dog beside the road. Pretty soon
along came Uncle Wiggily. The
Wolf begged for a ride.
Hop ini" invited the rabbit and
the Wolf make-belieye dog got in
the rabbits automobile TO have a
ride.
Now if the shoe will stick out its
tongue SO the roller skate can see
if it wants a ride down to the cor
ner, I'll tell you next about Uncle
Wiggilys big bump.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
Supplies Needed
At Hipass Camp

Residents OF Imperial Valley who
plan to visit Vacation camp at Hi
pass this weekend are asked to
take a supply of fresh fruits and
vegetables for the children who are
enjoying the comforts of the noun
tain resort.
c. S. Thatcher made gift of five
hens to the camp this week and
plans are made for chicken in va
rious guises such as fricasseed,
creamed and with noodles.
Dinner will be served on Sunday
at o'clock instead of at noon as
has been the custom in recent years.
Entertainment for children on
Sunday afternoon will be provided
by members of the Eight and
Forty.
Ohio is growing 80 per cent more
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

Judge Griffin had no jurisdiction in
the case.
Chavez had been senteced to
80 days in the county Jail. He es-
capped April 20, and three days later
was brought back on a petty theft
charge, for which he is now serving
q sentence.
Ernest r. Utley, defense attorney,
brought up the question of legality
OF Chavez Imprisonment before he
escaped.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
COURT DECIDES
CHARGE AGAINST
CHAVEZ ILLEGAL

Because he was convicted of a
felony in a justice court, and so
not legally held IN Jail, charge of
escape against Manuel Chavez, ufias
Richard Virgil, was dismissed by
Judge A. C. Finney yesterday after
noon after a jury had already been
chosen to hear evidence.
The case was dismissed on mo-
ton of D. H. Wolford, deputy dis
trict attorney. Chavez, however,
will remain in the county Jail until
a justice court sentence for petty
theft has been served.
After beginning the trial it was
found Chavez was convicted oil pos
session of marijuana by Judge H.
B. Griffin in the Brawley justice
court. Since possession of any drug
is felony, Judge Finney ruled
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
TEN YEARS AGO
luIy IN 1921

Imperial county is the third
largest producer Of butter in the
state of California, and California
is the fourth largest butter pro-
ducer in the United States. Impe-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

County officers are being subject
ed to an audit by order of the grand
jury. The accountant doing the
work paid a high compliment to
Sheriff C. M. Applestill and COM
mends him for the efficiency and
order with which his office is con-
Quoted
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post office, FL Centre,
Calf, as Second Class
Matter.

got when we were youngsters, and which
all kids are entitled to merely because
they are kids.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

rial produced 5,648,099 pounds of
butter and 1,lll,663 pounds OF
cheese last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

A cannery at The Dalles, Oregon,
recently received so tons of sugar
from Cuba.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
Film Actor Dies
I'm Auto Crash

LOS ANGELES, July 10. U.P) -
Dick Hatton, 40, actor in western
films, was killed, and D. l.. Brown,
of Bakersfield, injured slightly
when their automobiles collided
here last night.
According to police, Hatton's au-
tomobile crashed into one driven
by Brown, and the two machines in
turn were struck by a third car,
driven by Mrs. Elizabeth Knell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
July 10 1915

The Farm Bureau at its last
meeting endorsed plan suggested
by Chief Engineer lockwood to al
leviate the water shortage by the
construction of a weir in the Colo
RADIO river. The secretary Of the
bureau was instructed to call upon
the district directors to extend the
cooperation OF the bureau in plans
to prevent the shortage.
Next Sunday an excursion will be
run from Indio for the purpose Of
allowing the people of Coacnella
Valley to visit Calexico and El Cen
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10
Locking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Ip,perial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
July 10, 1911

A special election on the PROPOSE
ton as to whether the proposed I'm
perial Irrigation district snail be
formed in Imperial Valley will take
place July -. Officers of the pro-
posed district will be elected also.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

An informal opening of the Ell
Centre Country clubhouse, at the
northwest corner of Sixth street
and Holt avenue took place last
night. The club has membership
of 60 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

Ohio is growing 80 per cent more
of soy beans than it was last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-07-10

We can almost imagine those profess
sional golfers praying that Mr.. X. 1.
Jones will not hear the call Of the dollar.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
SPOUSE OKEHS HOOVER DEBT
 HOLIDAY PLAN
D emo crat Characterizes Proposed Moratorium
 as Statesmanlike

ATLANTA, Ga, June 27.-Jouett Shouse, Chairman of the Demo- cratic National Executive Commit tee, last night endorsed President Hoover's plan to suspend for one year payment of war separations and debts. The endorsement was given before a group of Georgia Democrats at testimonial dinner for Coy. Elect Richard B. Rus sell, Jr. He said:
 The Presidents position shows statesmanship, courage and decis- ion. If followed, the plan out lined would give the world a breathing space, and Germany in particular will be relieved for the time being of burdens that have been pressing her and which con- ceivably might have led to collapse. Such a result would have reacted with terrific force on the political and economic structure of the en- tire world"
 Shouse took the Republican Ad- ministration to task for the Gov- ernment deficit, the National un- employment, the depression an the difficulties of the farmers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
49 LIVES ARE LOST IN HEAT
 WAVE TO DATE
Temperatures Still Sizzling at One Hundred De-
 grees and Over
RAIN, WIND STORM
 TAKES DEATH TOLL
Lightning Responsible for Casualties-No Gen.
 eral Relief in Sight

CHICAGO, Ill June 27-- Forty nine lives have burned out since umner went on rampage last Thursday.
 The path of destruction is across the country from the Ohio River Valley to Southern California.
 Temperatures are sizzling at 100 degrees and over today and no gen aral relief is in sight over the week end.
 Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were swept by storms and 12 lives were lost
 A storm whipped across Lake Erie and lashed the shore line from Toledo to Cleveland.
 Lightning killed two h Cleve- land, including one woman.
 One boy was drowned in Maunee Bay near Toledo, when waves knocked his boat to pieces.
 A score of persons were injured as the wind and rain damaged buildings and homes and automo- piles.
 One woman in Pittsburgh died from fright where the rain was the heaviest since 1903.
 A tree was blown down at Son. erset, Illinois, and one woman was crushed to death.
 Heat deaths in Chicago have reached eight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
Chilearls See Gai1s for U. s.
 and Cur1ada in Customs Union

1892 Pan-American Congress, in Montevideo, or perhaps at the Pan-American Commercial Confer ence in Washington next October.
 Canada is not member of the Pan-American union, but that need not stop it from entering Pan- American customs union.
 The Canadians are known to be much interested in commerce with Latin America, and have many trade commissions already in the field boosting Canadian products.
 Under the Planet plan, products of all American nations would flow plentifully across each others bord- CTS.
 This would not necessarily mean the elimination of tariffs But the duties would be ninimized and made subject to the interlocking customs agreements established by the nations in mutual study.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
SHARE PRICES PUSHED UP TO
 HIGH RECORDS
Seven Days of Upturn EndedEFin
 History Made
SOME ISSUES GAIN
 FROM 1 TO 4 POINTS
Wall Street Relieved at Confidence Expressed
 in Laval Ministry

NEW YORK, June 27. Share prices pushed up again marking a seven-day upturn of magnitude rarely experienced in financial his tory.
 Stocks today gained from one to four points or more in the two hour session. despite fair volume of profit taking.
 Closing prices were close to the top although there was little recession in the final dealings.
 The Street was distinctly relieved that the Laval Ministry was up- held by large majority and there is no impairment of confidence.
 The Street continued in strength.
 The Berlin Boerse trading is re- garded as highly encouraging.
 The London markets are not open on Saturday.
 Some steels went up today after sagging 1A points, pushing to new high.
 Sales were 100000.
 Advances were recorded by Allied Chemicals, American Telephone and Telegraph, Dupont, Eastman, Johns- Manyille. Industrial Alcohol, Mo Keesport, Missouri Pacific. Pre- ferred Pere Marquette and Isolated gains were made by Columbian Carbon and Crucible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
TODAY'S STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June 27-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 13A. American Can ll3%. Anaconda Copper 31M, Beth lchem Steel 537s, Fox Films 22A General Motors 39A, International Harvester 48ss, Kennecott 24ss Checker Cab l2as, 12, 1928, Curtiss Wright 37s, Hudson Bay 5, Pack ard Motors 8%, Standard Brands 1873, Standard Oil of California 39A, Standard Oil of New Jersey 41A, Trans-America 8A, United Aircraft 301s, U. s. Steel i04ss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
CAN. NATIONAL IS TO FEATURE ALASKA VOYAGE
Director of Tours and Pub licity Makes Trip to
 Obtain More Data

The Southeast Alaska tour is to be featured in the national and in- ternational advertising of the Can adian National Lines beginning next winter, according to Arthur Burns Smith, Director of Tours and Publicity, with headquarters at Montreal, who was here Thurs day night gathering photographs and conferring with local interests on the most desirable angles of publicity to be followed.
 His present trip, which is the first he has ever made north of Prince Rupert, is mainly the result of correspondence between the companys publicity office and the local Chamber of Commerce anent two mislabled pictures appearing in advertisements carried last win ter in it's national campaign.
 Sold en Iour
 Tt is one of tke greatest at fractions in any part of the world" MT. Smith said, referring to the Southeast Alaska cruise. Tt is the purpose of the Canadian National Lines to bring that truth before the travelling public, not alone in the United States and Canada, but in all parts of the world. Last year we began to advertise information ally, and next winter we will ex- tend this campaign on a much larger scale.
 Our plan is to find out the things you have which will inter- est other people, and to sell it to them through advertising and other publicity. The story will be told in pictures as well as in words"
 While here, MT Smith made a study of pictures in local photo graph shops and obtained num- Der of striking scenes. Some of these will be used in company pam
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
CORDOvANS
 ARE TO FLY
Flight to Be Made to Fair banks Opening of
 New Air Service

CORDOVA, Alaska, June 27.-As guests of the Gillian Airways, delegation of the Cordova Chamber of Commerce will fly to Fairbanks Monday morning to mark the open ing of new era in Alaska trans portation, regular scheduled air route from Cordova to Fairbanks.
 Selected for the flight are w. J. Mcdonald President of the Cham Der of Commerce; Dr. W. H. Chase, Mayor of Cordova; F. A. Hansen, Superintendent of the Copper Riv- CT and Northwestern Railway; H. I. O'Neill, pioneer merchant, and A. c. Faith, of the Cordova Daily Times.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
By HAROLD BRAMAN

SANTIAGO, Chile, June 27.- That the United States andt Can ada would derive much benefit from a American customs un- ion, as suggested by Antonio Plan ct, foreign minister of Chile. is the opinion in international trade cir cles here
 Plante's idea, though suggested at first as primarily the need of Latin America, would be to in- clude all of the American nations, bringing Canada as well as the United States into the scheme.
 He has not said so definitely, rather waiting for reaction to his first suggestion, but he has left the inference he would like to see the entire Western Hemisphere united by economic ties.
 He hopes the project will come up in an official manner at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
DIR. FIRESTONE IN PRIVATE
 PRACTICE AT SEATTLE

Announcements have been re- ceived in Juneau from Dr. Charles Firestone, formerly in charge of the Government hospital at Juneau and in the Government service else- where in the Territory, announcing that he has opened an office in Seattle and will specialize in ear, nose and throat practice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
MAJOR FRANCO
 IS DISMISSED
Reports of Revolt at Span ish Airdrome Caus-
 es Action

SEVILLE, Spain, June 27.-Major Ramon Franco who was dismissed yesterday as Chief of the Spanish Air Force, denied there was any revolt at the Tablada Airdrome or that any such movement was con- templated.
 Gen. San Juro ordered column of infantry, cavalry and artillery to prepare to march against Tablada Airdrome where it is reported the air troops intended to resist the dismissing of Major Franco.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
WASH. STATE
 SAVES MONEY Calls in $5,OOO,O 900 in Vet erans 'Compensa-
 ton Bonds

OLYMPIA. Wash, June 27.-The State Finance Committee, acting under the provisions of an act pass ed by the last Legislature, has voted to call in $5,OOO,000 worth of Vet eran's compensation bonds, ten years in advance of maturity.
 This action will save the state $175. .000 yearly interest, State Audi tor Clausen said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
Juneau C. of C. Pamphlet Attracts Life Termer; He
 Wants to Start Life 4nelU

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June 27.- Howard Nye, aged 80 years. life termer in the Folsom Prison, att tracted by the wonderful oppor- tunities' described in the Juneau Chamber of Commerce pamphlet, wrote Gov. James Rolph, jr., Fri day, suggesting that he and two other prisoners be released to take advantage of them.
 Tt would be wonderful oppor- tunity for the three of us to start life anew. I have read the pam phlet from the Juneau Chamber of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
2 BEARS CHASE !. TRANSITMANUP !. NEARBY SPRUCE
Winston Spencer Charged by Two Brownie s@
 Finds Refuge in Tree

Freed by two big brown bears on hilltop back of Murder Cove south Admiralty Island was the uncomfortable experience of Win ston Spencer, United States Tran sitman, in charge of Public Sur vey party working in that district The incident occurred on June T last, and word regarding 1t was brought to town last night by E c. Guerin, Chief of the local Of- flee of Public Surveys, returning from short trip to the camp.
 Spencer, who was unarmed, was chased away from his transit and climbed spruce when the two brutes charged him. After keeping him on his uncomfortable perch for a considerable length of time, the bears lifted the siege and moved off the scene.
 Fears pig as Cows
 On June T, Spencer had to go up the hill to take a sun observa- tion over corner post. He took with him only his transit. After To- eating his post, he sat his instru- ment up and prepared to take the observation.
 Just then he heard a noise a short distance away and, turning, saw two big brownies emerge from the brush. And they were big, al- most the size of COWS, he told MT. Guerin. One of them raised to it's hind feet and both fastened their eyes on Spencer.
 He stood their scrutiny without moving for a few minutes. Think ing to frighten them away, he yelled at them. Immediately they charged directly at him across a small clearing that intervened. Spencer dashed for a small spruce nearby and clambered up 1t out of reach just ahead of them. They followed him to the tree; wandered over to the transit but did not in- jure 1t; came back to Spencer's tree and settled down for siege
 Give Up Siege
 After a time that seemed all too
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
STEEL MERGER
 IS ANNOUNCED
Republic Corp oration to Absorb Large Cleve-
 land Concern

CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 27- The Republican Steel Corporation, the third largest in the steel in- dustry, will absorb the Corrigan- Mckinney Steel Corporation of Cleveland.
 A merger is negotiated, $110,o00.- 900 being involved.
 The announcement of the deal was made here today by William G. Mather. Cleveland capitalist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-06-27
MAKE ANOTHER LEG


 IRKUTSK, Siberia, June 27.-- Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, out to attempt to beat all records in cirling the globe, arrived here at noon today or II o'clock pm. Fri day, Eastern Standard Time.
 They completed the flight of l05o miles easily from Norosibirsk on another leg of their around the world air trip.
 Off on Another Dash
 Far ahead of their pell mell schedule and well past the half way point in their world flight, Post and Gatty sped out of here for an 85o-mile hop to Blagovest- chensk.
 It took only one hour for the two fliers to prepare for the hop after landing here.
 Over Wild Country
 The hop to Blagovestchensk is over some of the widest country on the globe.
 Post and Gatty planned to go to Khabarovsk but decided to make the shorter hop in order to pick up weather reports.
 Post and Gatty expected to reach their destination tonight and rest until dawn then proceed to Khabaroysk, weather permitting.
 They expect to make a nonstop flight from Khabarovsk straight to Nome, Alaska, a distance of 1,2OO miles.
 Post and Gatty are feeling fine although they have had only eight hours sleep since they started from the United States.