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Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Tank Truck In
Road Accident

Jose Duran of Brawley, driver for
fruit company, was blamed by
officers for an accident last night
in which a gasoline tanker and
trailer were thrown from the high
way a mile and a half north of
Imperial, but no one was injured.
Sheriff George L. Campbell and
Ernest Clay, deputy, were witnesses
to the accident.
According to a report made by
Clay, Duran started to back his
sedan across the highway in the
path of the tanker, driven by r.
w. Locke of Holtville. The tanker
struck the front end of the sedan,
and left the highway. 1t was
stuck in the soft dirt beside the
road. The sedan was damaged con-
Siderably.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Couple Sought
By Local Police
On Check Charge

Because one El Centre merchant
refused TO sign a complaint against
n Negro arrested for investigation
of bad checks, other merchants
today were losers by several dol
lars, and police were searching
again for the Negro and a woman
described by them as his accom-
plice.
After giving a bad check for
$3.50 to a local merchant in pay
;nent for a shirt, and taking the
difference in change, Charles
Long, 80, registered at his hotel as
Jesse James, was arrested for in
vestigation, and at the request of
the merchant, according to Frank
P. McCaslin, police chief.
The merchant wanted his money
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
FEDERAL LOANS
NOT MUCH help
HERE in VALLEY

Federal loans to farmers for
crop production under the pro-
visions of the reconstruction fl
nance corporation act will not be
of great assistance to Imperial
Valley farmers, according to
Frank Beyschlag, farm advisor. He
has been in formed that applica-
tions for these loans will be made
I through his office. He has re-
ceiyed from B. II. Crocheron, di-
rector of agricultural extension, an
abstract of a circular on "Regula-
tions Relative to Loans for Crop
Production During the Year 1882"
This was dated February 10 and
signed by Arthur M. Hyle, secre-
tary of agriculture. The following
regulations are included
mo loans for crop production in
1892 will be made to any appli-
cant in excess of $400.
THE total amount of loans to
the tenants of any one land owner
in a single county shall not eX-
ceed $1,000.
mo loans will be made to any
applicant who has a means Of
livelihood other than farming, nor
to a minor.
mo loans will be made TO any
applicant who did not operate a
farm in 1881.
Loans will not be made for
Of in nf
the average of the acreage planted
by the borrower in 1880 and 1881.
Loans will not be made for the
purchase of machinery or livestock,
or for the feeding of livestock,
other than work stock used in
crop production, or for the pay
ment of taxes, debts, or interest
on debts"
Applications will be made on
forms provided by the secretary of
agriculture. Borrowers will exc
cute promissory notes of a pre-
scribed form payable to the secre-
tary of agriculture on or before
November 80, 1882, with interest
at 5l2 per cent. The farm advisor
has been informed that these
blanks and other forms are now
being printed and will be dis
tributed to county agents at the
earliest possible date.
Although he does not yet have
complete information it is Bey-
schlag's understanding that these
federal loans will be made only
for the purposes of buying seed;
and either such feed for work
stock or tractor fuel as is required
to put in the crops; and for pur-
chasing such fertilizer as needed
by these crops. He points out that
these small loans will be the sal
vation for many farmers in
drought-stricken sections of the
middle west, or in other areas
where farmers are absolutely de.
void of seed and feed for work
stock, and where because of bank
failures no credit is available
These loans will be very timely
for middlewestern farmers since
their planting season is concen-
trated in the coming spring
months. In Imperial Valley g
major portion of the years crop;
are already planted. The farm adj
visor states, however, that thess
loans may possibly benefit a few
Imperial Valley ranchers who arc
planting milo, late melons, sweet
potatoes, late alfalfa, or Sudan
grass during the coming months
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
FEBRUARY %

TODAY appears to be deserving of spe-
cial mention, not that it is really any
different from other days, but because
there will not be another like it until
1886
Nothing much can be said about it.,
except that some folks who are cheated
out of their birthdays on three other
years, get one this year.
This makes it of interest to newspaper
folks who like to find out those having
birthdays, while a close watch is kept
for Old Doc Stork to see if he makes any
deliveries on this particular date.
February is bob-tailed month under
any condition, and adding an extra day
to it every four years doesn't help great
DEAL for it still falls short of the average
month. Nevertheless it is quite an i'm
portant month in our calendar, contain
ing among other anniversaries the birth
days of Washington and Lincoln, st.
Valentines day, "GrOundhog Day, and
the anniversary of the destruction of the
battleship Maine in Havana harbor. Such
a string of notable dates proves the old
saying about good coming in small pack
ages.
Among some moderns, the old belief
that any day in leap year was good for a
proposal by a maiden, has been discard
ed for new one that feminine propos-
ais are not legal after February 20. If
this be SO, the gals have a few hours
left in which to do their best. The tip
should be sufficient for any eligible
males who may feel the need of hiding
OUT until the storm blows over.
We might add the somewhat cheering
word that having an extra dav in Feb
ruary this year postpones the inevitable
March l bills for one day, but any who
can obtain comfort from that short re-
spite are welcome to it.
There is also the thought that we have
to work an extra day this year, and that
is nothing to kick about in these times.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Motorists Asked
To Aid Sweeper

Cooperation of Ell Centro motor
lists in cleaning the citys streets
of dust and dirt collected after re-
cent rains was asked by Frank P.
McCaslin, chief of police, today.
McCaslin's request was that mot
orists refrain from parking their
cars in the business district between
2 and 4 o'clock in the morning, SO
that the street sweeper may work
without interference.
The police chief also pointed out
that a city ordinance makes it il
legal to park in the business dis
trict between those hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Yearp
TWENTY YEARS AGO
February 20, 1912

The day of the tent house and
the brush shack is fast disappear.
ing from Imperial Valley while
comfortable, modern homes are
arising on all sections. This season
will bring about a great change in
the general appearance of the farm
ing districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

one burglar or one group of
burglars.
Residences of Roy Thompson
and l.. T. Moorehead were entered
between and 9 o'clock. Stolen
articles included mostly expensive
clothing. The report in the sher-
ifs office said the burglars ap-
parently were without an auto
mobile.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Two Burglaries
At Calipatria

Two burglaries in Calipatria,
netting the burglars loot valued at
several hundred dollars, we're re-
ported to the sheriff's office last
night, apparently as the work OF
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Edgar Brothers company will
open a new implement store at
Seeley within a few days The
company now has stores at Braw-
ley, Imperial, Holtville and CAL
eXiCO
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Farmers are said to be deeply in
terested in the proposed First
Monday Trade Day" in Ell Centre
next week. Business men are Of
fering prizes to farmers residing
outside the city limits for attend
ing the First Monday" sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Some may not believe it, but the ping
of the old ash hitting the horsehide at
the baseball training camps, is welcome
sound to distract the mind from politics,
depression and all our other aches and
palms.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February 20, 1917

Another beauty spot is being add
ed to Ell Centro's many civic attrac-
tions. The new city park grounds
are being rapidly transformed by
a force of landscape gardeners.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
TEN EARS AGO
February 20, 1922

Prices for most of the principal
farm products of this district have
risen materially since the first OF
the year. Citrus fruit prices in
creased because a killing frost cut
down the crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Now the Firms have the revolutionary
fever. We might add the hope that this
is the Finnish, but we refrain from
such a horrible pun.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Sewing Machines

Clearing our stock for year we have some won
derful buys in used Treadles and Electric machines
All styles, and prices at great savings-while they
last We repair all makes of machines work guaran-
teed: y145 So. 7th ST. Ph 1880, El Centre. White
Sewing Machine Co. -.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Five vine planting demonstrations
have been arranged by the extern
sion service for different parts of
Imperial Valley the first week in
March. Lectures will be given in
connection with the planting.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

We can imagine the Los Angeles Times
staff writhing in agony as VIII Rogers
dispatches come in from the Hearst
ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at
the Post Office, at
FL Centric, Calf, as
Second Class Mat
ter.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29
Stone Insurance Agency

Thanks folks for the nice lines that have been
coming in. The nsurng public is certainly finding it's
way to door and being helped to rates that are
reasonable, both fire and automobile, in times like
these. 1t pays to bring your insurance problems to
- W. l. Stone, 831 Main ST., Phones 248 and 3S7,
81 Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-29

We hope by the time February % rolls
around again that the State street cross
ing will be a reality.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
P. A. CARD PARTY

The Parent-Teacher Association
of the Glen Echo-Cabin John
School will give a card party
Thursday at 8 p. m. Mrs. J. E.
Shoemaker Is chairman of ar
rangementS.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
8 ASSOCIATES
ALREADY HELD
BY POLICE
Kreuger Did FaIsifying, Say
Handwriting Experts After
Stockholm CheCk-up

STOCKHOLM, April 16
(I.N.S.).-Further arrests may
be made shortly as a result
of the discovery of more than
$1O0,O00,0O0 in forged Italian
government bonds in the safes
of the Kreuger and Toll Com
pany.
Police charged that the forged
bonds were included in the falSi.
fled balance sheets of the com.
pany, whose director, Ivar Kreu.
ger, committed suicide in Paris last
month.
Lord Justice Hellner, special
Government representative ap-
pointed to investigate Kreuger'S
match combine, announced today
he had received communication
from Premier Benito Mussolini Of
Italy stating that Kreuger had
not bought a single italian bond.
Three Already Arrested
Three men were arrested last
night charged with aiding Kreu-
ger in Justification of his COM
pany's reports.
Police declined to divulge the
identity of others under suspicion.
Arraignment of the three pris-
oners has been deferred until Mon
day to permit a more detailed ex.
animation of the company's in
volved financial affairs.
1t was claimed there was ample
evidence that Kreuger himself
had ordered the forged bonds to
be included in the company's bal
ance for 1881.
The men arrested we're Karl
Lange, an auditor for Kreuger
and a director and accountant
Of the Garanta Company of Am
Sterdam; Sven Huldt, an inspec.
tor for Kreuger and a director Of
the Nederlanska Bank for Scan.
NAAA~NA0AA commence AGA4SOC1 AdI11S
and Victor Holm. former Swedish
postal official, described as a
secret representative for several
of the affiliated Kreuger com.
panieS.
Records Guarded
Police established heavy
guard about buildings and rooms
where the records being investi.
gated are kept. It was feared
an attempt might be made to
destroy the records.
A final draft of the audit made
of Kreuger's alleged forgeries was
handed to police by investigators.
It showed that AZ fraudulent
Italian treasury bills, each Of
$2,500,000 denomination, were
found in his safes.
Police said a handwriting ex-
pert had reported that Kreuger
falsified the names on
the fake bonds.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
Wife Grabs Pie:
DarrOw Sadly
CewSPrunes

HONOLULU, April is
GN.SD.-"Pie isn't good for a
little sick boy" said a trim,
alert woman to a bulky, shaggy
man in a fashionable hotel
dining room last night.
The woman was Mrs. Clar-
ence Darrow and the man was
her husband, whose illness from
gaStritiS yesterday caused a
days poStponement in the
Fortescue-MaSSie trial.
The waiter had served mush,
prunes and custard to the "a
yeGr-old lawyer, and when a
luscious piece of cherry pie ap-
peared, Darrow eyed it hungrily.
But Mrs. Darrow took charge
of the situation, and the vet
eran of many legal battles
bowed in defeat.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
DGOBSN HAVING SWELL TINE AT TRIAL
Jones and Lord Have
Nothing to Worry
About, Lots to Eat

HONOLULU, T. H, April 16
TO the happiness twins" the
ForteScue-Massie honor Staying
trial is just a fine vacation.
The happiness twins" are Al
bert S. Jones and E. j. Lord, the
two naval enlisted men on trial,
along with Mrs. Grace Hubbard
Fortescue and Lieut.. Thomas H.
MaSSie, charged with killing a
native to avenge an attack on
Mrs. MaSsie.
InwardIy Serious
Close friends of Jones and Lord
admitted they are deadly serious
about the case, but outwardly the
"gobS' are the most unconcerned
of the four defendants.
The trial is a new experience
for them, and they have found
ray of humor in everything.
Jones constant grin has proved
most disconcerting to Prosecutor
John C. Kelley, but Kelley's
froWns of disapproval have only
brought fresh smiles from the
sailor.
Keeps Secret Diary
Jones says:
"We're just a couple of 'gObs'
having a swell time-nOthing
to worry about, lots to eat,
plenty of sleep, no work."
Lord adds:
wonder what the home folks
in Milford, Mass, are thinking
about me now"
Jones opineS:
"I'll bet 1 am famous in
North Adams, Mass"
Jones is keeping diary of the
trial which he has refused to
show to anyone, claiming it is a
secret.
Prosecutor Kelley has con-
tended that the circumstania1
evidence shows that it was Jones
gun that killed Joseph Kahaha-
wal. Jones answers:
"Try and prove it,"
The evidence against him has
plled up curing the course OF
the trial, but his nonchalance
is unshaken.
Bullets Testimony
A prosecution expert has fitted
a steel jacketed slug taken from
Kahahawai's body into an empty
cartridge shell found in Jones
pocket the day he was arrested.
In another pocket, the police |
found a revolver magazine with
a bullet missing.
But despite all this, never a
trace of worry has crossed the
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
j. s. REPR|SALS
DUE IN TARIFF

The American Government as
Sumed a fighting pose today to
defend its foreign trade and the
investments of its citizens in
foreign government bonds.
Irked by the increasing number
of import quota" restrictions
imposed against American prod
uctS by France and some other
European countries, this Govern
ment has taken out the big stick
of retaliatory tariff measures to
wave in the faces of the offend
efs as a warning.
simultaneously the State De-
partment called upon American
bankers, financiers, and economic
experts to help formulate some
plan for protection of American
bondholders' interests in $780,
100000 worth of foreign bonds
floated in this country during
recent years, most of which are
in default.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
FRIENDS CHEER
UP MASS|E

PEARL HARBOR. HONOLULU,
T. H., April 16 U.N.SO.-Whethef
court is in session or not, the
daily routine of life goes on un-
disturbed at the Pearl Harbor
Naval Base for the principals in
the Fortesque-Massie trial.
Relief from the strain of the
drama has been found by the
four defendants in a quiet round
of activities among their friends
Of the Navy, anxious to ease the
nervous tension to which Mrs.
Grace Hubbard Fortesque, Lieut..
Thomas H. Massie and the two
Naval enlisted men have been
subjected.
Still Living on Ships
The four defendants still oc.
cupy the quarters on the receiv-
ing ship Alton. to which they
were first assigned when they
were surrendered by the Terri
torial authorities into the hands
of the Navy.
In the privacy of their quar-
ters they would then tell the eager
Mrs. Thalia Massie about the
days proceedings.
Barred From Trial
Mrs. Massie has been disap-
pointed by the refusal of Clar-
ence Darrow to permit her to at
tend the trial.
The young lieutenant some
times wanderS down to the sub
marine base, where he has been
attached, and chats with COM
panionS.
Mrs. Massie, her health gradu-
ally restored after the brutal at
tack by five natives, is often seen
walking about the yards with her
husband and mother, anxious to
divert thei:' minds from the trial.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
. IN FAMILY DIE
IN n. !. BLAZE
MRS. RIPLEY

NEW YORK, April 16 G.N.SJ.
A father, mother and two chill
dren were burned to death
today when flames trapped the
victims in Bronx tenement
house.
The dead were Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Gabromil and their two
sons, both aged IL. Firemen res
cued the terror-stricken members
of II other families.
Firemen rescued the terror
stricken members of IL other
families.
A pyromaniac was believed to
have set the fire, which was
similar to one which claimed the
lives of six members of one fam
lily in an East Side tenement
house few days ago.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
7 RIAL CROWDS
UNDER CHECK

HONOLULU, U, T. H., April is
QN.S0 0.-Strict police regulation
Of the crowd seeking admittance
to the tiny courtroom where the
Fortescue-Massie trial is being
held was ordered by civil authori-
/ ties today.
Couriosity seekers have begun
to interfere with the regular
courthouse business, and as a re-
suit, Chief of Police Charles
Weber decreed that no one would
be allowed to line up for seats
until after 6 o'clock in the eve
ming.
Earlier in the week the would
be spectators started gathering an
hour or so before midnight, but
the time was gradually advanced
until yesterday the line began
forming at 3 in the afternoon.
The crowd, a good-natured
orderly group Of 100 or more men
and women, spent the long hours
OF the night playing bridge and
plnochle and wearily doing.
A uniformed policeman and a
police matron were assigned to
take care of the nighthaWks, who
include in their ranks an increas-
ing number of white women.
Many of those in line brought
musical instruments and played
the soft, tantalizing native Ha-
waiian music.
Places in line have been bar.
tered at from $5 to as high as
$50.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
WARNS COLONEL
NOT To MEET
CAPTORS
ManiacaI Malice Prompted
Deed, He Says; Others
Agree in Appraisal

NEW YORK, April Il
N.S.).-An eminent psychia
trist, who has studied the ran
som note, left in the Lindbergl
baby's nursery on the night O.
the kidnapping, saw evidence il
it today that its writer hope,
to lure Colonel Lindbergh into
a fatal rendezvous. He said
"f 1 were the Colonel l would
not personally go near the kid
naper or his SO-called agents.
Failure to return the baby after
the first ransom amount was
paid over probably was due to
the kidnaper's insane desire to
meet the Colonel face to face
and settle an imaginary ac-
count with him."
This alieniSt agrees fully with
one If two other alienists who
have studied the ransom note,
that the writer is mailman of
the Schizophreniac type.
Malice Is Motive
They find in the curious phras-
Ing Of the missive, evidence that
the kidnapping was done more out
OF malice than desire for money.
They believe the kidnaper acted
alone, but that possibly he was
aided y his wife or another
woman, who probably also is de-
ranged.
Schizophrenia is more COM
monty known as dementia prae-
cox. In the note the two alienists
found evidence that the writer
was of the Catatonic type. the
sort that has alternating phases
Of semi-Stupor and extreme mental
and emotional activity.
In their active phases these
patients are great schemers and
have the power of executing the
most complicated plans.
Second Uncertain
The other alieniSt who has read
the note agrees that the wording
indicates a form of insanity, but
states that subsequent negotia-
tionS of the kidnaper show he is
too clever to be thoroughly in
sane.
Both alienists who assert the
kidnaper is a maniac find their
chief evidence for this in the fact
that there are no direct threats
in the note and a certainty of
success in the kidnapping that
amounts to a sense of omnipo-
tence."
The third alienist, in agreement,
said today:
"Any sane man, or even des-
perate one, would have pro-
vided for the possibility that
the kidnapping of the child would
be discovered within a few min
uteS.
eff he were going to leave a
note then he would put threats
In it, designed to prevent pur.
suit or efforts at capture by the
police. There is no such threat
In the note and apparently no
consideration of this possibility
of early discovery.
THAT seems direct evidence
for the theory the kidnaper is a
maniac with a deIusion of
grandeur about his ability to
execute safely a very dangerous
crime"
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
PARIS T|GHTENS
ON DIVORCES

PARIS, April Is G.N.S0.-The
French ministry of justice today
acted to put a string or two on
that commodity known in
America as the easily obtained
Paris divorce"
In decree which applies to
Americans as well as others, the
department ordered that any at
tempt to obtain a divorce without
the knowledge of the second
party would be liable to imprison-
ment of from six months to two
years and a fine from 100 to
10000 francs (about 81 to $4,000.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
Gen. Fries Describes
WnShingtOn's Genius

Com m emora ting jointly
Founders Day and Army Day
more than 500 members of the
District Society of Sons of the
American Revolution and their
guests last night at the May.
flower Hotel honored George
Washington.
Maj. Gen. Amos A. Fries, U.S.A.,
retired, delivered the principal ad-
dress. He described Washington
as a genius of common sense.
knowledge and courage.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
FIND No TRACE
Of BLAZING SHIP

CAPE MAY, N. j., April II
0.N.SO.-No trace of a vessel re
ported afire 20 miles off the
Cape May Jetties has been found
Comdr. Gordon MacLane, of th'
local Coast Guard base, reported
today.
Five ships are combing the
area in a widespread search for
the ship. They reported no sue.
cess early today.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
c, D. P. SELECTS
'KEYNOTER'

CHICAGO, April 16 0.N.SJ.-
Senator J. L. Dickinson, of Iowa,
today was named temporary chair
man of the Republican national
convention.
AS temporary chairman, Senator
Dickinson will make the keynote
address when the convention opens
here in June.
Senator Dickinson was selected
by the committee on arrangements
of the Republican National Com
mittee with the approval of Presi-
dent Herbert Hoover.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
Ray F. ROhrer Dead;
Was NelUSD1Der Man

HAGERSTOWN, Md, April l6.
Ray F. Rohrer, 48, newspaper man
and real estate dealer, died today
at his home in Funkstown. He
had been i'll for several months.
Mr.. Rohrer was connected with
a Frederick newspaper before his
association with the Hagerstown
Globe. He is survived by his wife,
three daughters and a son.
The Washington times., 1932-04-16
DIVIDE UP JOBS,
HOOVER URGES

If industrialists would work
their employees five days a week,
instead of six and in many cases
seven days, President Hoover be-
lieves they could help the coun-
try to return to normal business
operations.
This plan, Mr.. Hoover explained
today, would distribute the work
available among a greater num-
ber of men and would absorb a
fair percentage of the unem-
ployed.