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Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Labor Opposes
Wage Reduction

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., Aug. 70.
U.P)-The executive council of the
American Federation of Labor has
reiterated its opposition to wage
cutting in strongly worded reSo-
luton adopted after an entire days
session devoted to the wage queS-
ton.
The purchasing power OF more
than 100000 wage earnerS has
been totally destroyed because they
have been forced into unemploy-
ment. e.. Unemployment will con-
tinue just as long as the purchasing
power of the masses of the people
rests below and beneath the ability
to produce manufactured goods.
The council condemns in the
most vigorous way the action of
those employers who have taken ad-
vantage of human distress and hu-
man suffering to impose and force
wage reductions in spite of the pro-
test of the workers involved as well
as those who represent them"
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
SON CONFESSES
BRUTAL SLAYINC
OF HIS FATHER

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. Aug.
y. UP)-Because his wealthy father
refused him S4 to buy a pair Of
shoes. a "a year old son shot his
parent in the leg, tortured him for
hours and then took him on a fatal
automobile ride. it was revealed to-
day in an asserted confession by
w. E. Howard, Jr., following the
death of his father, 54
The older man died following the
wreck of an automobile in which
his son forced him to ride. Be-
sides the buIiet wound, he was suf-
fering from a fractured leg and CLAW
icle and possible skull fracture.
While authorities deliberated on
whether murder charges would be
filed against him. young Howard
calmly admitted his amazing facts
police said.
Howard became angered yester-
day when refused the S4. police
said. and charged favoritism for a
younger brother. He then shot his
father in the leg. AS the man rar
! SCI edIIlIls 4IlAO Nllt Nul u AsiOiA ASCA
Wood, 81 a hired man, ran to his
aid.
The son forced the two back into
the house, made them sit side by
side in two chairs while he piled
his father with liquor at guns
point and occasionally fired shots
at him to sec how close he could
come without hitting him.
After several hours of this police
said the son forced Wood to carry
his-father TO the rumble seat of q
coupe, where ne was showed down
and the lid locked. Al high speed
the car struck another was wrecked
and the son fled.
The older man was released from
the locked seat seriously injured
and died in a hospital The sons
arrest followed shortly.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Nautilus Fails
To Answer Calls

TROMSOE, Norway. Aug. IL. WH
The polar submarine Nautilus was
feared in further difficulties today
after failure to respond to radio
calls.
The Nautilus, commanded by Sir
Hubert wilkins on a projected un-
der-ice expedition into the Arctic,
left Tromsoe Monday night after
rewriting a broken rudder part. 1t
was forced to halt by valve trou-
BILE In the motors and laid to seven
miles north of here to repair the
trouble.
1t drifted for several hours while
adjustments were being made and
then proceeded a mile and a half,
when another stop was forced.
Subsequent efforts to get in radio
communication with the Nautilus
failed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
BORDER STIRRED
BY ATTEMPT TO
KIDNAP EDITOR

Although Calexico cucles have
been considerably stirred up by the
alleged attempt on the part CT Mex
ican police officers to kidnap J. S.
Castillo Monday night, nothing new
had developed in the case today.
Castillo. editor OF "El Regional
printed IN MeXicah, has been con-
ductinG a crusade in his paper
against alleged graft and incompe-
tonce among officials of Lower
California. His paper has been sup
pressed on several occasion but
this has not halted his writings.
According to his story, as told to
the Press. last night he was walk
ing on Heffernan avenue about s
O'Clock Monday night, when he was
seized by J. CanizaleS and Eliglo
Nojorquez, members of the MeXi-
cali police. who attempted to rush
him into an automobile al the curb
ing and headed toward Mexico.
Castillos struggles and cries at
tracted a crowd and some Specta-
tors went to his assistance. but the
Mexican officers had already given
up their attempt and returned
across the line.
Calexico officers put Castillo un-
der arrest. despite his protest that
he had done nothing but protect
himself. and his words were sup
ported by many witnesses. After an
hour ne was released with no charge
placed against him.
Castillo, who Is a Mexican citi-
zen. lives in CaleXico and has been
a resident of that city for many
years. He bears an excellent repu-
tation though it is admitted his
fearlessness in writing and exposing
evils has made him persona non
grata on the other side of the line.
He stated at first that the Off
GERS were armed. in violation OF
the federal law, but other witnesses
said the officers were unarmed,
and that Castillo's excitement evi-
IDENTIFY led him to believe they were.
Il am not a radical or a Com
munist, as Mexican officials
charge" Castillo said. And I claim
I am entitled TO the protection OF
the laws of the United States while
I am in its jurisdiction and am
obeying its precepts. The incident
was flagrant violation of Ameri-
can territory and a bold attempt to
kidnap me-
He declared it is his intention to
present the facts in the case before
District Attorney Eeald and ask for
an investigation. He had not ap
peared at the district attorneys
office up to noon time, and District
Attorney Head said no facts in the
case had been presented to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
QUNTlBRlEFS QTll

Returns From NiSit-MrS. John
SalaSSi of the American Typewriter
company has returned from a short
visit in Blythe. Cal. where she
visited her sister. Mrs. Margaret
Howard.
At the FL Dorado Drug Co they
IRE specializing on evening curb
service. Real drinks and sand
wicheS. City limits. 2ts
Burke On Chronicle-Clair Burke
is temporarily filling Y. c. McKen-
7ic's place as operator on the CAL
CXico Chronicle. Mckenzie was
called to the bedside of his mother
near Taos Junction. n. NJ.
The Coolest Eating pIoce IN town
California Hotel Coffee Shop-air
cooled. Open all night. l5tf
Perishable Shipments YeSter-
days shipments of melons went
cast. with six carloads Of honey
dews rolling, according to B. A.
Harrigan, Of the agricultural dc
partment
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
At Chicago
Store Burned By
Food Raiders

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Aug.
IL. WP)-Food raiders looted and
burned the r. o. Williams grocery
today, after hauling away an un-
determined amount Of groceries.
Awakened by the starting Of q
truck engine parked at the side Of
the grocery, Miss Mary Bradley,
who lives near the grocery. dis
covered the store building was In
flames.
A moment later an explosion tore
out part of the small buildings s
walls.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
PORJER'S MAN REJECTED

LOS ANGELES, Aug u. U.P)-
The reapportionment Of Joseph M.
Berkeley as a member of the city
health commission was rejected to-
day by city council by vote Of
II to 2. It marked the third time
in eight days that council rejected
an appointment by Mayor John
Porter
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

cabin cruiser Omar" more than
| "a hours overdue from a pleasure
cruise, spurred coast guard cutters
and police launches to search the
outer harbor today for trace of the
craft.
The possibility that the boat en-
countered a mishap in the storm
which swept the lower bay Monday
night was seen when it was learned
the Omar apparently did not reach
its destination, Atlantic Highlands.
| N. j.
Another possibility-that the en-
gine was disabled and the craft had
drifted out to sea before a strong
northeaster also was suggested.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Court Dismisses
Cannon Appeal

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL up
District Supreme Court Justice Cox
today dismissed Bishop James Can
non, Jrs. suit to restrain the Nye
senate campaign funds investigat-
ing committee from investigating
his disposition of s63,500 given him
TO fight Alfred E. Smith in the 1928
presidential campaign.
Cannon's attorney, Robert II. Nc
Neill. Immediately notified Justice
Cox that he would appeal the rul-
ing to the district court Of appeals,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
TWO KILLED AT RENO

RENO, Aug. u. W.P)-Police in
vestigated two mysterious deaths
here today. Frank w. Monty
Montgomery was found dead at the
foot of ventilator shaft of the
Ritz hotel, and an unidentified mar
was found dead in a clurnp Of
bushes by the lire station. Cause
of the deaths was undetermined.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
MAIL MUSCLE SHOAL BIDS

WASHINGTON, Aug. IL. UP)-
invitations to bid for the lease ana
operation of the Muscle Shoals
power and nitrate project were
mailed today by President Hoover S
Muscle Shoals commission. Bids
will be received September l at 1874
New York avenue, Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
DISMISSAL PLEA DENIED

WASHINGTON. Aug. IL. (U.P)-
The interstate commerce commits
sion today denied in effect the mo-
ton of six western states that the
plea of railroads for Is per cent
freight rate increase be dismissed
without further hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
OLD SPANISH COINS FOUND

BIDDEFORD, Me. W.P)-Digging
in their garden, Ralph Liable and
Ovila Bouthot unearthed 60 gold
and silver Spanish coins more than
a century old,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

Small Building Pormits-A build
ing permit for alterations on prop
erty at 7S9 Brighton street, amount
ing to $50, was granted today to R.
Q. Orr. r. H McKibben. super
intondent of the water department.
took out a permit to build a S100
garage at 1879 State street.
Dr. 4. y. Hanson. Dentist. Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Taken To Coast-Mrs. Joe An
derson of Holtville. who recently
underwent an operation in the To-
cal hospital, was taken to San
Diego this morning in Lemons am
bulance. Physicians advised her re-
moval to the coast during her period
of convalescence.
Have you tried the wonderful
dinners at Liberty Cafe7 Nice Juicy
steaks or fried chicken Csc. $50
Main Street. 7t6
Plan Hawaiian Trip-Miss Mar
garet Lanier and Miss Mildred Cole
will sail Saturday from San Pedro
for trip to Hawaii, aboard the
City of Los Angeles" Miss Lanier
went to Los Angeles this morning,
accompanying Miss Isabelle Ross
and her brother, Gordon Ross. who
have been her guests for the past
few days Miss Cole will join her
in Los Angeles Friday
Bulletin Ready The Striped
Bass of California" fish bulletin
No. %, is ready for circulation and
anglers in the valley should read up
on this subject in order to properly
avail themselves next year when
fishing at Salton Sea. This bulletin
is issued by the Bureau of Com
mercial Fisheries of the Division of
Fish and Game.
DIR. L. W. Jensen, Dentist - no
North Sixth st. Phone 3S2. Spe-
cializing in iniays and porcelain
jacket crowns. i6mwf
Specder Jailed-James P. O'Ban-
non, colored despite the Gaelic
name, is serving out a Today Jail
sentence imposed by Judge Lorenz
of CaleXico, O'Bannon being unable
to pay a SIS fine.
You will enjoy the pleasant cour-
teous service combined with good
food at Liberty Cafe. $50 Main
Street. 7t6
Undergoes Operation-John Sa-
1assi is recovering from an opera
ton performed Monday in which
finger was amputated. Cancer of !
the bone was given as cause for the |
operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
FAN MAIL FROM NEW ZEALAND

ST. LOUIS, U.P)-Radio station
KNOX here recently received in
one day % fan letters from New
Zealand, commenting on the clarity
of reception.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Daily Report Of
Stock Markets

NEW YORK, Aug 12. UH-A
wave of selling of equal intensity to
the wave of buying late yesterday
swept over the stock market in the
last half hour today and turned the
whole list definitely downward.
Just as there was no definite
reason for yesterdays rapid rise,
there was no tangible item which
would cause selling today.
During the greater part of the
session the list moved back and
forth without definite trend. For a
time in the late afternoon a fair
rally was staged under the lead of
United States Steel which reached
9Oi2.
Trading turned active on the de-
cline after tagging along at a 1924
pace in earlier transactions.
In the late selling Steel was
driven down more than two points
from its high. and net losses of ono
to four points were recorded III
Westinghouse Electric. Case. East
man Kodak. Montgomery Ward,
American g. Foreign Power and Au-
burn Auto
Railroads ran into selling pressure
again with New York Central and
Union Pacific breaking two points
each. The decline in this group
was cause of unsettlement of the
whole list late in the day, just as
steadinesS in carriers yesterday
brought the shorts into frame OF
mind where they covered commit
ments.
LOS ANGELES. Aug. 10. U,P)-
Trading was slow on the Los An
geles Stock Exchange today with
some interest being taken in the
financial issues.
Transamerica topped the morn
ing's sales with a turnover of 270O
shares at 67s, off Is. 1t had reached
high of previously in the morn
ing. Security First National Bank
sold $50 shares at ia, down ~;
Pacific National Bank reported 200
shares sold at 10. unchanged.
In the petroleum issues, Standard
Oil was the most active selling 500
shares at 36a,. unchanged; Union
Oil of California was unchanged at
1915 on sales of 100 shares; Union
Oil Associates was off II at 1875
on sales of 100 shares: Bolsa Chica
Oil was also unchanged at 81 with
a turnover of 300 shares.
San Joaquin Light and Power
rs we're unchanged at l30 on sales
OF 100 shares: Southern California
Edison Common was down y at AZ
on turnover of 300 shares: s. C.
E. rs were unchanged at 30's, al
though 200 shares were sold.
Pacific Mutual gained J., on a
sale of 100 shares at 50i2.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Baseball Scores
National
First Game

First Game
At New York
Pittsburgh .... los 900 000-6 ii 0
New York ....... 300 l0l 000-4 9 :
Kremer and Phillips, Hubbell,
Parmalee and Hogan.
First Game-Cincinnati at BoS-
ton postponed rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Second Games

at Phllaoelpnla-
Chicago ........- 100 26l l0l-l2 IL 0
Philadelphia . 100 900 600 l 10 4
Smith and Hartnett; j. Elliott,
Schlesler, Fallenstein and Davis.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
American
First Game

At Cleveland
Now York 305 n73 000-lS 10 |
Cleveland ..... 900 100 600 Q 3
Gomez and Dickey: Hudlin, Jab-
lonowski, Lawson and Sewell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
Second Game

Pittsburgh ..... 900 900 000-0 2
New York .. 30l 200 30x-9 10 0
Meme. Swetonic and Phillips:
Walker and Hogan, OFarrell.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

At Philadelphia
Chicago 0l0 010 900 ST 10 !
Philadelphia 0l0 010 900 1-3 8 0
Root and Hartnett; Watt, Blake,
Dudley and McCurdy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12
First Game

At BrOOkIyn-
St. Louis l02 900 o02-5 II o
Brooklyn .......... 900 900 000--0 IL !
Haines and Wilson; Clark and
Lopez.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

First Game
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

DIR. a. n. Hanson. Dentist. Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-08-12

Have you tried the wonderful
dinners at Liberty Cafe7 Nice juicy
steaks or fried chicken Csc. $50
Main Street. 7t6
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
Fewer Children

A T any rate, we definitely are
L n approaching an era of COM
parative childlessness, to let the
statiSticians tell it.
According to one, who thinks
that dieting, or social pressure, is
the cause, we have six times as
many childless marriages in this
country today as we did 100 years
ago.
According to another, if the birth
rate continues to go down as at
present, it will equalize the death
rate and cause the population to
become static at not more than
100000 half a century hence.
According to still another, this
tendency which pervades western
civilization indicates nothing so
definitely as the ultimate control
Of human affairs by those Asiatic
races which show no signs Of sue
cumbing to it.
Such predictions and conclusions
would justify a most pessinistic
outlook we're it not for the one
great weakness of statistics.
Statistics can reveal only prevail
ing tendencies, and calculate results
on the assumption only that they
will continue, all of which is quite
contrary to human experience.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19

cupational silicosis. South Africa
has recognized the prevalence of
the condition among gold miners.
Great Britain, Australia, and
Canada, and most recently Ger
many, have provided for compen-
sation for workers in other indus
tries in which silica is hazard.
So important is this subject, til
an International conference was
called to consider the situation in
August, 1880.
Very fine particles Of d. can be
inhaled just like smoke or vapor.
Large particles get into the breath
ing tubes and become entangled in
mUcus.
They may be swept out by cough
ing or they may become entangled
in the tissues, whereupon degenera-
ton ocUrs and Inflammation Of the
bronchial tubes follows.
Very fine particles Of dust con-
tanning silica ara taken UP by cells
in the spaces Of the lungs and set
up a reaction leadi-.-- to death of
the cell, f1brous changes and the
formation of nodules in the lungs
which represent very small tumors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
More Wheat

Farmers Of the southwest have begun to harvest
bountiful crop Of wheat. Kansas, Texas and Okla
horaa alone viii produce 37O0oOOoO bushels it is esti-
mated.
Time when this would be cause for much re-
jocing. But rot this year at todays July options
in Chicago, the farmers wheat is worth only little
more than 40 cents it leaves the combines and
threshers In most instances this is below cost of
production. Since the prices Of livestock and other
commodities are low and still declining, the hard
pressed farmer has little relief in prospect
1t is likely that grain will be stored in the hope
Of higher prices because CT adverse conditions in
spring wheat states and Canada, and other factors.
The outlook, however, is not promising This
years crop is estimated at 100000 bushels more
than is required for domestic needs The carryover
from last year is greater than normal and export de-
mand is light
This is the situation after two years experimental
ton by the federal farm board in stablizng prices
The board is out OF the market, but it faces the
biggest task Of adisposing Of what remains of the
2oo0oO0OO bushels Of grain it acquired at prices weL
above dollar in the biggest grain operation in
history.
Marketing of new wheat, foreign crop conditions.
export demand and the action of the federal farm
board will affect the future trend of prices Whatever
happens it seems clear that any material improve
ment will be slow and difficult
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
Still More Speed

IF what Fred Duesenberg says is
L true, we are going to need all
the mind we have and then some.
According to this renowned de-
signer Of racing cars, the time is
not far off when we shall be hitting
the pike at 100 miles an hour.
Interesting as it may sound to
those who get their biggest kick
out Of stepping on the gas, it in
creases the problem of 'Elife, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness" for
school kids, mail carriers and other
people who have to walk.
Maybe the falling birth rate is not
an unmiXed evil, if we are fore
doomed to such speed as scientific
knowledge and mechanical progress
suggest.
Certainly, automobiles travelling
at the rate of 100 miles an hour and
airplanes capable of making 600,
not to mention rockets, appear to
leave little room for children.
It is a pet theory that nature pre-
pares the way for evolutionary
changes.
Maybe she is bringing about
childlessness to clear the road for
JOY riders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
4 Rare Opportunity

Seldom does there come to any citizen
such chance as is that of Arthur Sapp,
Just named member Of the highway
commission.
He was former head Of international Ro-
tary, whose motto of profit as the result OF
service fits so well into the needs of the par
ticular body of which he is a member.
Conditions in the highway department
have not keen wholesome for some time. The
inquiry by the legislature was revealing. 1t
required considerable political and personal
pressure from high places to prevent the abo-
ition of the board itself.
To say that its activities have been under
suspicion is to paint the situation with mild
words.
The passing of member Murden will not
be lanented by any citizen who desires to
have the vast funds Of the highways admin
istered With some regard for public welfare
instead OF political advantage.
That he is succeeded by a man of such
reputation md principles as Mr.. Sapp is the
most encouraging incident in the present ad-
ministration.
The burden upon the new member will
be as enormous as the disrepute of the de-
partnent has been vast. It will require I'M
usual courage to destroy all the influences
that have permeated the department. 1t will
require wisdom to throw light into the dark
spots and drive out the vernAinous evils that
have infested the place.
But such tasks as these are a challenge to
men who devote themselves to preaching
and practicing high ideals. Here is job
worth while. 1t is the job for man.
And n that task every good citizen will
give not only every support but every en-
enlargement to the new member. The state
has all too few of his caliber in its service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-19
REASON BY FREDERICK 32Ea4n
~ - Lands

THESE are the days when commencement o+ors
-. are telling college graduates all about it and
we nave just given the once-over to a sneaker W.
coo the boys and girls to go forth and make Iasti,
impression III the community in which thew are goino
to reside. ' 4-0 SUNG
Which reminds us that once unon q time ma s;d
IlS very tnlng; we made very deep impression in a
city which we were then honoring with our society
u was down at Great Neck, which is on Long
rso Vne valuable piece OF real estate which the
Pa4eIace acquired from his crimson brother in return
Tor jumping jack and little loose change.
1t happened like this. We were driving two of tte
KIDS IN car which had secured by making nav
long wheel base W 'o'S
All three OF US were in the front seat for we didn't
know much about driving and felt that there was
strength in numbers
MIELL everything was Synchronizing perfectly
until suddenly hornet flew into the window
ana commenced to loop the loop around the kids
1t IS a fact now conceded by motorists that q
norhet, so welcome at other times possesses vast
chariot e''0
Instantly the mighty instinct of the protector tool,
possession OF us to the utter forgetfulness of ali other
CONSIDERATIONS, including the navigation of the iron
We concentrated on beating at that hornet with
a hat. '-o'-'V WIN
AUTOMOBILES seldom display any discretion when
left to their initiative and this one was m ~
ceptlon When We finally chased the hornet into the
realms We gazed straight into the broad expanse of
the rear OF the town hack
ME were within six feet of it and it doomed uu
w like mess of buckwheat We smashed it as
BoTan smashed the league of nations the result being
dent into which one could comfortably lay hank
Of pork
1t broke the nose of the auto. but what we are
thinking of now is that dent
1t is still there on the back of that hack as If
cruises up and down Middle Neck road
friend saw it and told us about It today
Not only does it remain, but our credit remains for
the accomplishment for the driver referred to us il
the most intimate terms.
It's great consolation to reflect that we have
made this lasting impression on that community and
SO We indorse al the commencement orator told the
graduates