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Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Riverside Press
Acquires Control
OF Morning Paper

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Nov. Il. U.P)-
The Riverside Press has announced
the purchase of a half interest in
the Riverside Morning Enterprise
and the association of Howard H.
Hays, business man, with the Press
and Enterprise.
1t was said that a consolidation
of the physical properties of the
Press and Enterprise would be made
eventually
The other half interest in the En-
terprise is held by the Sun Publish
ing Company of San Bernardino,
publishers of the San Bernardino
Telegram and the San Bernardino
Sun.
Under a reorganization of the En-
terprise. Hays becomes president,
Harry S. Webster, of the Sun Pub
fishing Company, ice-president,
and Harry w. Hammond, of the
Press, secretary-treasurer.
1t was said that the transfer Of
Press stock that went to Hays was
the first in 80 years.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
PUBLISHERS GET
WARM GREETING
FROM PRESIDENT
Los Angeles Convention
Given Praise For Aid
Rendered.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. II. up
Metropolitan newspaper publishers
of the United States, delegated to
the convention of the American
Newspapers Publishers Association
were extended an official welcome
to California today and began the
first of three days of business meet
ings.
Three technical addresses fol-
lowed the welcoming address OF
Harry Chandler, president of the as
sociation, read to 5ne group by his
son. Norman Chandler. The pres
ident, who is publisher of the Los
Angeles Times, was unable 70 at
tend because of illness.
The addresses were "newsprint,
by w G.. Chandler, Scripps- Howard
newspapers, chairman of the news
print committee; New Sources OF
Revenue for Newspapers" by S. r
Winch, Portland, Oregon, Journal
and What the A. N. p. A. Means
in Dollars and Cents" by L. B.
Palmer, New York, general manager
CT the association.
AS the addresses were technical
the meetings were closed to the
public. No business was scheduled
to be transacted this morning.
President Hoover in a 200 word
telegram addressed to Chandler
and read to the convention, called
upon the publishers to 'align them
selves with the constructive forces
which are promoting recovery
President Hoover's message was
as follows:
will you please present my most
cordial greetings to the American
Newspaper Publishers Association
at their fall meeting in Los Angeles
I deeply regret that the pressure
of imperative duties prevents my
acceptance Of your kind invitation
to address the meeting. I wish es-
pecially to express appreciation for
the generous and immeasurably
helpful cooperation of the press OF
the nation in promoting an under
standing of unemployment relief
needs in their respective commun-
tiles and supporting efforts to pro-
vide for all those in want.
ut is natural that the economic
dislocation through which we have
been passing should elicit diver
gent views as to causes and rem
edies Recovery and stability car;
return only through return of
confidence and no agency can make
SO great a contribution to the re-
storation of confidence and a re-
turn of normal activities as the
newspapers I hope that your meet
ing will be productive of sound pol
icies within your own profession
and industry and that the publish
ers of the country will align them
selves with the constructive forces
which are promoting recovery"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
ITALIAN MINISTER DELIVERS
ARMISTICE MESSAGE TO WORLD

who fell fighting, who never again
will see the sun.
Their memory commands all peo-
Piles to forget the differences divid-
ing them. The ideal of peace and
justice, for which our peoples made
so many sacrifices, should become
a living reality.
Humanity suffered greatly. 1t
still suffers today from a profound
uneasiness. 1t is necessary that all
men of the firm purpose unite their
efforts to overcome this difficult
moment, to assure peace to the
world and give prosperity and hap
piness to all nations. Nothing
should be overlooked to attain this
purpose. Thus only the sacrifices
made and the puin undergone will
be fecund for the good of humanity.
ABOARD S. S. Conte Grande,
Nov. IL. U.P)-Armistice Day and
the birthday of the King of Italy
were jointly observed aboard this
liner today with ceremonies in which
memories of the cead were linked
with patriotic tribute to the ruler
of Italy.
Foreign Minister Dino Grandi. on
his way to Washington, visited the
third class quarter and made an ad-
dress to the passengers.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
SMALL HOPE IS
HELD IN SEARCH
FOR CASTAWAYS

BALBOA, c. a., Nov. II. UP) -
Wind and rain storms off the coast
of Colombia today dimmed hopes
for the rescue of 13 persons sighted
last Saturday adrift in a rowboat
and raft.
Officials said vessels in the area
where Pilot Frank Ormsbee of the
Pan-American Always reported
sighting the men had failed to re-
port sign of the lifeboats.
1t was said without confirmation
that the shipwrecked men might be
from the steamer Baden Baden OF
Costa Rican registry, which was en-
route from Colombia to Colon. 1t
had no radio.
The United States air craft ten
der Swan, and the steamers Costa
Rican and Geisha were searching
for the men.
Meanwhile, the Panama canal re-
manned blocked at Gaillard cut by
the greatest slide since 1924
Sixty ships, whose idleness is
costing their owners huge sums
were unable to pass through the
canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
BANKERS URGE
GOVERNMENT TO
BOOST TAXATION
BY THOMAS l.. STOKES
United Press Staff Correspondent

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w.
Va, Nov. II. U.P)-A moderate in
crease of taxes at the coming SeS-
sion of congress was urged today
by the Investment Bankers Associ-
alton of America.
The increase should be mostly
an emergency measure until reve-
nues return to their normal level and
should be SO spread out that the
burden will not be heavy upon any
particular industry or class, the
association held in adopting a re-
port of its federal taxation commit
tee.
The association advocated i'm
mediate repeal of the federal estate
tax on the ground it was an emer-
gency levy originally, had served
its purpose and "at the present
time is involving hardships that
amount almost to confiscation.'
The association reiterated its ad-
vocacy of repeal of the capital gains
and losses tax, which it held con-
stituted direct levy on capital,
but recommended this should not
be eliminated for another year in
order to permit writing off of losses
of depressed business.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Dictator For
Oil Industry

CHICAGO, Nov. IL. U.P) - The
petroleum industry acquired "vir-
tual dictator" today when Amos L.
Beatty, a director of the Phillips Pc
troleum corporation of New York,
was elected president of the Amer
ican Petroleum Institute.
Spokesman for the organization
used the term "vir.uai dictator" in
explaining that Beatty will become
the institutes first paid president
in an effort by the petroleum indus
try to curb the evils of production
and distribution which have had a
depressing effect during the last
year.
In addition, Beaty's election. it
was said, disposes of rumors cur
rent recently that Vice-President
Charles Curtis would resign to be-
come the industry's dictator The
rumors had persisted despite Cur
tis' denials.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
VICE-PRESIDENT
PRAISES HOOVER
IN COAST TALK
Says President Hard
Worker And Has Met
Difficult Problems.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. II. UP
Charles Curtis, vice-president Of the
United States, put aside politics and
the problems of his position today
to begin a strenuous program of
official and private entertainment
as the guest of Los Angeles.
He refused to discuss politics at
any length, telling interviewers he
would have a statement within a
few weeks as to whether he would
accept nomination for second term
as vice president, or would return
to his home state of Kansas to seek
reelection to his former office of
United States Senator.
Curtis was accompanied to Cali
fornia by his sister, Mrs. Edward
| Dolly Gam. Mrs. Mabel Walker
Willebrandt, former assistant Unit
ed States attorney general, joined
the party at Albuquerque, NJ M
They were greeted upon arrival by
Governor James Rolph, Jr., Mayor
!
The Vice president would only in
directly touch upon politics with
praise for President Hooyer's service
! to the nation.
mo man has ever put in more
hours or worked harder than Pres
ident Hoover for the good of his
fellows" he said.
I'm my official position I cannot
discuss national politics, but I dc
feel justified, as one with intimate
personal knowledge, to say that
President Hoover has been faced
with greater number of more COM
plex problems than has any other
President in peace times.
These veXing problems are o.
vast Importance not only to us a!
individuals, and as a nation, bu
to the people of the entire world.
President Hoover has met then
fairly.
HE has worked and slaved at q
task which is admittedly the most
wearing and the most worrying 6
( man could have"
! Curtis spoke at a motion picture
awards banquet last night, and was
guest of honor and speaker at the
breakfast club today. United States
Senator Samuel M. Shortridge Of
San Francisco was another speaker
at this affair.
His program included a review
of Armistice ceremonies in Olympic
stadium, luncheon with newspape,
publishers of the American News
paper Publishers association, atten-
dance at a stag banquet of tht
I Chamber of Commerce tonight anc
a visit to the American Legion ball
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
AWAIT VERDICT
FROM JURY in
Staying TRIAL

Armistice Day was a day of hope
and fear for j. W. Head as he wait
ed impatiently in the county Jail
for the verdict of a jury which
early this afternoon seemed destined
not to reach a decision whether
Head murdered Ernest Puryear, or
killed in self-defense.
A number of unusual angles de-
veloped after the four women and
eight men jurors were given the
case at $50 yesterday afternoon.
Although large group of specta-
tors waited in the court room until
late last night, and smaller group
composed mostly of Heads relatives
waited through the morning hours
today for the jurys verdict, an un-
usual absence of court room rumors
on the standing of the jurors was
noticed.
When the jurors were taken by
Bailiff Tom Adams to breakfast
this morning, and again when they
were escorted to lunch, no division
of sentiment could be traced in the
grouping of the jury.
AS the hours passed Head and his
family, at first cheerfully confident
Of immediate acquittal, became
more and more anxious. Fred
Thompson, associated with M. w.
Conkling in defense, waited in the
court room this morning with men,
bers of the Head family.
The case was given into the hands
of the jury yesterday afternoon af-
ter District Attorney Elmer w.
Heald closed his arguments and
Judge A. c. Finney read to the
jury his instructions.
Head, in his talk, contended
Head laid in wait for Puryear in
Brawley September 8, fully intend
ing to kill his former son-in-l law
If Head had not intended to kill
Puryear, the district attorney as
serted, he would have waited with
his daughter in her house for the
coming of Puryear instead of wait
ing in a wash she'd
He pleaded for justice to Puryear,
whose character was blackened by
defense witnesses, as well as justice
to the man on trial for his slay
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
IRISH CAPITAL
IN DISORDER AS
RL0TENG STAGED
Government Move Against
Radicals Brings Bitter
Retaliation.
BY w. G. QUISENBERRY
United Press Staff Correspondent

DUBLIN, Nov. II. UP)-Rioting
has again gripped Dublin.
The fury of political feeling was
unleashed here overnight as crowds
of several thousand surgcd through
the center of the city in retaliation
for a ministry of justice prohibition
of a mass meeting of Empire I'm
perialists" scheduled for Armistice
Day today.
The crowds today still were de-
fiant, but held in check by strong
patrols of civic guards, under or
ders to prevent demonstrations
against enforcement of the govern
ment's drastic public safety act
This act, passed by the dial las
month, provides severe penalties for
carrying arms, disseminating pro-
paganda, joining illegal organiza-
tions and acts of terrorism. Tri-
bunals to try offenders under the
act were empowered to impose death
sentences.
Resentment against this Act and
coincident measures was the cruS
of the demonstrations in which the
crowds repeatedly were charged by
civic guards armed with batons. The
repulseS were followed by a re-as-
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Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
VALLEY JOINS IN
ARMISTICE DAY
LEGION PROGRAM
Celebration At Imperial
Fair Grounds Attracts
Large Attendance.

Hundreds of Imperial Valley res
idents participated in Armistice Day
festivities at the county fair grounds
today and Immediately following
the parade we're greeted with cold
winds and showers.
While the rain caused a tenn
porary delay Calipatria post, in
charge of the American Legion val
ley-wide celebration, mobilized for
ces and handled the emergency
admirably.
A most interesting and impress
sive parade assembled in Imperial
at 10 o'clock this morning and
wound its way to the fair grounds
where the participants disbanded.
Elaborate floats depicting various
activities of valley organizations,
historic vehicles, bands and musical
| organizations combined to make the
parade one of interest and amuse-
ment.
Allan Daily, member of Glendale
American Legion post and Los An
geles attorney, spoke at memorial
services at the fair grounds. He
talked on the subject, "Armistice
Day-Its Significance" The sub
ject was given American Legion
Armistice Day speakers by the De-
partment of California. He dis
cussed the subject in an able man.
ner and his remarks were well
lreceived on the part of the audience
He was introduced by Hugh Os-
borne, commander Of Boyce Alter
post.
Appropriate memorial service:
were conducted from the platform
before the grandstand.
Sunshine broke through overhang'
ing clouds shortly after noon, ap'
pearing just in time to warm tht
scene so that the barbecue luncheon
might be served.
At press time it was uncertain
whether the afternoon program
would be staged or not as the wealth
er was threatening and unsettled.
The big ArmiStice dance will take
| place in the exhibit hall as sche-
duled, a new floor having been in
stalled for the occasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
PLEA FOR
PEACE BY
HOO YER
Armistice Day Speech Is
Delivered At Dedication
In Capital.
OUTLINES DANGERS
World ExhOrted To For
get National Hatreds
And Armament Race.

WASHINGTON, Nov. IL U.P)-A
world "more heavily armed than
even before the great war" and in
which men can secure public at
tention and even a living" by STIR
ring hatred, was exhorted by Pres
ident Hoover today to give CON
elusive demonstration that progress
is being made in relieving stress
and strain which now SO oppress
the atmosphere Of the family OF
nations"
Mr. Hoover was making his Arm
istice Day speech, at the dedication
of the Washington memorial to the
soldiers and sailors of the World
war
He pointed to the dangers fac
ing the world and emphasized that
peace is the product of prepared
ness for defense"
"The backwash of forces loosened
by the great war" he said. "has
grown until during the past two
years the stability of many nations
has been greatly shaken"
He expressed belief that prog
ress was being made toward the
building of good will and the re-
storation of confidence among ma
tions.
The text of President Hoover S
speech follows:
"Great shrines in our national
capital mark reverent remembrance
of those who have given sacrifice
and glory to the nation. Marble
and bronze, in their eloquence of
silence and beauty, tell the death
less story Of heroic deeds done for
our country.
ut is particularly fitting that
these services should be held on
Armistice Day, when, throughout
the nation, our citizens pause to
honor all those who gave their lives
in the greatest conflict which has
ever engulfed the world.
Thirteen years to the day and
hour have passed since the guns
ceased their destruction of life. and
nations began their march back to
peace and reconstruction. That day
was a day of rejoicing in victory,
a day of pride in the valor of our
army and navy, a day of hope for
peace in a better world. With
each succeeding year. Armistice Day
has come to be a day to pay tribute
to the millions who yaliantly bore
arms in q worthy cause and to re-
new resolves that the peace for
which these men sacrificed them
selves shall be maintained"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
United Press Staff Correspondent


MUKDEN, Nov. II. (U.H - The
Japanese military announced today
the possibility of withdrawing their
Nonni river expedition within four
days
Such withdrawal would end for
the present the grave threat of war
in Northern Manchuria, close to the
sphere CT Russian influence, where
a force estimated at close to $4,000
Chinese has been opposing some
1000 japanese. The Japanese an
nounced the withdrawal might be
effected after repair of the Nonni
bridge, recently destroyed. but en-
phasized that the expedition would
be sent back if the Chinese again
destroy the bridge or interfere with
traffic.
The japanese clarified their poll
icy of protecting all railways built
by the japanese and of dispensing
all Chinese irregulars near the rail-
ways, who have been threatening
to combine into dangerous strength.
The immediate warfare therefore
appeared likely to be with the ir-
regulars rather than against or
ganized Chinese armies with the
irregulars have been almost COIL
stant in the last 10 days, and more
than 1000 casualties have resulted.
The japanese held an Armistice
Day celebration in Mukden today.
Other foreigners held separate cell
ebrationS.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Mx& R7e1~
q 1850 NeNsusht syndleats. Ina
BROTHER
OF HOOVER SAYS
HE IS INNOCENT
Department OF Justice Is
Said To Be Probing Lii
quOr Charge.

SANTA MONICA, Cal, Nov, IL.
U.P)-Because he was left holding
the sack" C. V. Leavitt, retired
plumber and brother in law OF
President Hoover, must face court
next Monday on charge Of pos
session of liquor.
The sack which Leavitt was found
holding when federal officers ap-
| pretended him Monday afternoon
contained 10 pints of whiskey, they
said.
Il grabbed the bag-and now I'm
holding it," Leavitt said today, i'll
explaining the unusual situation in
which he found himself.
Il was in Cliff Dailey's store
weighing myself when somebody
shouted here comes Tommy Carr. 4"
Leavitt added.
"A minute later, somebody hand
ed me a sack and said get rid
of this. I didn't know what was
in the sack, but tried to be good
fellow and started out the back
door.
Just as I stepped into the alley,
the federal men stopped me, opened
the sack and found it full OF
whiskey pints.'
Daley told reporters he thought
the Officers got the wrong man.
"Leavitt is a victim of circum-
stance" he said I think the Off
GERS were chasing a bootlegger who
entered the store just before the
raid occurred"
Although Leavitt, who is the hus-
band of Mrs. Mary Hoover Leavitt,
only sister of the President, was
arraigned in court short time af-
ter his arrest, he was not booked
until a. m. Tuesday, when he de-
posted $3.50 bail. Daley also was
arrested on suspicion of violation
of the liquor laws.
Gave Wrong Name
Leavitt gave the name of M.
Jones when first booked. He ex-
planned that one of the officers rec
ognized him and whispered that
he should give the name of Jones.
"I objected to this procedure, but
he insisted" Leavitt said.
Leavitt declared he and his wife
had been careful to avoid any
thing which might bring unfavor-
able publicity upon his brother in
law. Il don't exactly agree with
Hoover on the dry question: he
said, but I wasn't drinking
"a truck driver was standing at
the sink taking a drink of liquor
+, when I went back to weigh myself.
and he offered me one. refused
it, however"
Department Of justice agents were
reported making quiet investiga-
ton of the circumstances surround
ing Leavitt's arrest. although no
confirmation could be obtained.
Leavitt has retained Roscoe Dow,
former mayor of Santa Monica, to
represent him at his preliminary
hearing next Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Flag Dedicated
By Legion Post

Dedication of the new flag pre-
sented by Boyce Aten post of the
American Legion to the Imperial
Valley B. p o. E. w. for their new
hall, took place last night at i'm
pressive open air services conducted
at the lodge site.
Boyce Aten drum and bugle corps
provided the music, the ceremony
opening with the singing of Am
erica" by the gathering. Music
and prayer followed, after which
P. A. Thaanum, for the Legion,
made the presentation speech.
w. A. Payne, member of the COL
ored Elk's lodge, delivered splen-
did speech of acceptance after
which the colors were dedicated ac-
cording to the Legion ritual. AS
the flag was slowly raised it made
a thrilling picture, the brisk wind
blowing it out straight and free,
while flood lights played upon it.
The service ended with the singing
of the national anthem.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Sheriff Closes
Las Vegas Bars

LAS VEGAS, Nev Nov. II. U.D
Prohibition apparently has come
to this oasis in the southwest desert
country
Whiskey bars formerly sprinkled
throughout the town, were closed
today through the threat of Sheriff
Joe KeaJe to turn all liquor law
violators over to the federal gov
ernment for prosecution.
Inasmuch as Nevada has no state
law regarding liquor law enforce
ment. periodical raids by federal
officers from Los Angeles have
been the only control over the sit
uation. The bars miraculously re-
opened the minute the raiders lett.
The move was made by Sheriff
Keate IN cooperation with federal
officials striving 10 keep the health
of Boulder Dam workers good.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Eastern Blaze
Fatal To Five

NEW YORK, Nov. II. UP)-Five
persons were burned to death, some
were injured in thrilling rescue at
tempts, and many were overcome
when fire tripped so residents of n
frame building in Brooklyn today.
About IS persons were overcome,
four of whom were taken to q hos
pital.
The fire, officials said, apparent
ly started in three baby carriages
in the first floor hallway of the
building, and probably was of in
cendiary origin.
The structure, an outmodel wood
en- type, housed so tenants. Only
heroic work by firemen saved o
number from death.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Fishing Party
Not Wet One
ELECTION NOVEMBER >. tsa,
We Will Appreciate Your Support

REDLANDS, Cal, Nov. IL.
(U.P-Gird Levering is not
drinking man yet when he saw
a hippotamus spOutting In
Sherwood Lake as he was fish
ing with Dan Tilllcatti, he
shifted again at his thermos
bottle of water.
As his gaze reverted to the
water, he saw two more hip
pos and an elephant.
The pair pulled for the shore
with all the drive of exper-
fenced sailors, to be met by
stranger who informed them
he was looking for animals
escaped from a movie set where
an animal picture was being
filmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
UNION
WINS 60 TO @
over HOLTVlLLE

Central's football team maintained
its valley record when at Holtville
this morning the county seat team
came out victorious in a go to 0
game.
Ell Centre has not been scored
against by a valley team this seas
on and go is the largest score rolled
up in a game this fau.
Coach Armstrong utilized his Sec
ond string players at the beginning
of the second half and used substi-
tuteS literally throughout the game.
At one time an entire lineup OF sub
stitutes was in play.
A large crowd Of Ell Centro foot
ball fans joined with Holtyille fans
in watching the game. Play was
completed before rain fell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-11-11
Slayer's Parents
Go To Phoenix

DARLINGTON, Ind, Nov. Il.
U.P)-The Rev. and Mrs. II. j. Nc
Kinnell were enroute to Phoenix,
Ariz, today where their daughter,
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Judd, will be
arraigned next week on charges of
Staying two former women friends.
Funds for the trip were provided
by neighborS.
Rev. McKinnell said he did not
hope to obtain his daughters free
dom but was certain he could save
her soul"
In Phoenix, the aged parents will
live at the home of Rev. Reynolds
of the Free Methodist church.