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Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Immigration LalUS
Bar Many Aliens

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. UP
Restrictive immigration regulations
now enforced all over the world by
American consular officials have
kept more than 100000 aliens from
coming to the United States since
the start of the depression three
year ago, Secretary of State Slim
son reported to President Hoover
today.
The report emphasized that en-
forcement of extraordinary pro-
visions in the immigration laws
applicable in times of widespread
unemployment, had resulted in
sharp reduction of quota and nom
quota immigrants.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
HOOVER WILL
PROCEED WITH
DEBT PROGRAM
To Name Commission Without
Waiting For Cooperation OF
President-Elect.
JOHNSON PROPOSES BAN
California Senator'S Bill Would
Prohibit Sale OF Defaulters'
Bonds.
BY HENRY F. MISSELWITZ
United Press Staff Correspondent

BY HENRY F. MISSELWITZ
United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Pres-
ident Hoover was believed today
to be considering the early ap-
pointment of members of his pro-
posed commission TO go into the
intricate war debts problem.
There were strong indications
that the President was determined
TO proceed with his plan despite
the apparent refusal of President
elect Roosevelt and congress to CO.
operate in it.
Mr.. Hoover in his special mes
sage to congress Monday left no
doubt about his firm desire to have
such commission start work
shortly. He believes that time is
the essence of this problem, and
that it is an error to let it slide
for the next two months merely
because of a change in admins
tration in Washington.
Mr.. Hoover, it was generally be-
lieved, looks for no cooperation
from President-elect Roosevelt in
handling the debts crisis between
now and March 4. He was said
in well Informed quarters to have
communicated with the New York
governor concerning the scheme
outlined in his depts message, and
| to have had reply.
The White House persiSted in
maintaining silence on the entire
debts situation. All queries wheth-
er Roosevelt had been consulted
or whether he had replied met with
| the response: ''There is nothing
further to say on that at the pres
ent.'
The President has continued in
almost hourly touch with both Sec
! retary of State Stimson and Sec
retary of the Treasury Mills con-
cerning the next move in his pro-
| gram for a commission.
1t was understood he wanted to
get it cleared up before the Christ
mas holidays, and that he was
bringing pressure to bear in all in
terested quarters for quick action.
fIe is desirous of leaving here Fri
day evening, If possible, for a 10
Gay fishing cruise off the east
coast of Florida.
Whether the chief executive
would be able to make the ap-
pointments this week remained
conjectural.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Good May Sprout
EUen From EUil

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2I.
W.P)-Lead from piping con-
fiscated in prohibition raids
is being nodded into toy SOL
diers which will delight the
hearts of needy children on
Christmas morning.
The prohibition bureau do
mated 100 pounds of lead af-
ter Lotion Cobb, seventh
grade student, originated the
idea. Lotion and his school
mates have been spending
their afternoons with a hand
ladle and a mold, melting and
casting the little soldiers. Then
the toys were painted and now
1000 of them are ready for
distribution.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
By LYLE c. WILSON
United Press Staff COrresponden

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Sena-
tor Johnson, Republican, Califor-
mia, moved today to penalize de-
faulting France and other nations
which have failed to pay their OBJ
legations to this country.
Johnson said he would try to
force to the senate floor a bill pend
ing in committee which would bar
from the American market bonds
or other obligations of foreign
government which had defaulted
on obligations to the government or
the investors of the United States.
The bill is one of three introduced
almost year ago by Johnson af-
ter his spectacular investigation OF
foreign bond flotations in the Uni
ted States. Defaults on South AM
erican securities prompted john
son to sponsor the senate inquiry.
Famous Wall Street investment
bankers including representatives of
j. P. Morgan and Co., and Kuhn.
Loeb and Co., testified to details of
profit and methods of distribution,
NLCNlOuo4y uliAAiONll w IliC aiICtA-
can public.
Johnson's bill would prevent de-
faulting government or the politi-
cal sub divisions from offering Sc
curities in this country. The pro-
hibition would be enforced by a
maximum $4,000 fine or a five
year prison sentence upon any per-
son offering the foreign paper for
sale.
II am going to seek action on
these bills before this congress ad-
journs,' johnson said. II shall
urge the subcommittee to meet
and report them to the judiciary
committee defaults at the earliest
moment and I hope to get action
before adjournment"
Chairman Norris of the judici-
airy committee said he would assist
johnson in getting the bills re-
ed to the senate, remarking I'm
for them"
Senator Austin, Republican, Ver-
mont is chairman of the sub-com-
mittee which has had charge of the
bills since last February without
making a report.
The legislation is not aimed spe-
officially at France since it would
apply to all defaulting nations.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Officers Searching
For Lees Slayer

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 81. U.P) -
Police intensified their search to-
day for an ex-convict whom they
suspect of mortally wounding de-
tective Lieut.. Paul T. Lee as the
latter sought to arrest him for ques-
tioning.
A murder warrant was issued
against Andrew N. Holeman after
Lee died in a hospital from a bull
let wound in the heart.
Police made a systematic search
of a number of apartment dwell
ings in Alhambra, a suburb, after
two persons reported seeing a man
officers said fitted the description
of the suspect.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
No Probation
Officer Named

Imperial County Probation COM
mittee met yesterday afternoon in
the court house to take up the
question of a probation officer to
succeed E. d. Griffin, but made
no appointment.
The board has received a large
number CT applications and in order
to do justice to each must take
considerable time in considering
them before making its decision.
1t will continue to meet this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
STORM RACES
IN NORTH AREA

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81. UP)
Northern California was drench-
ed by rain that followed an cleo
trical and windstorm early today
In San Francisco, one of the
loudest cracks of thunder ever
heard here heralded severe wind
hail and rain storm that lashed
the city and bay region.
Considerable damage was caused
by the wind, which blew down
sign boards and trees and tore
shingles from roofs.
Intermittent showers today, fol-
lowed by clearing, cooler weather
tonight and tomorrow, was the
weather bureau forecast.
RICHMOND, Calf, Dec. 81. U.P)
High winds which neared the
proportions of a tornado swept
through Richmond early today
damaging buildings, uprooting trees
and blowing down signboards.
One house was moved four feet
off its foundation and dropped a
foot. It's occupants were thrown
from their beds and threatened
with asphyxiation by gas fumes
which spread through the demol-
ished structure.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Madison
and their son and daughter, Leo
nard and Lula, were in the house
when the house broke in half
They escaped through windows as
gas fumes from broken pipe
spread through the rooms.
Three garages were moved from
their foundations and one roof was
demolished.
No injuries we're reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Asks Moratorium On
Irrigation Districts

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. U.PJ-
Rep. Smith, Repn.. Idaho, today
asked congress to declare a mora
torium on government irrigation
project charges for the next two
years.
Smith said that "the low price
being received for their products
by the farmers on IRRIGATION pro-
iects makes it absolutely impossi-
BILE for them to meet construction
charges in addition to charges for
operation and maintenance
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Bakery Wagon Raid
Staged By Hungry

TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 81. tU.n, -
A band of approximately so men
and women today stormed a bakery
company truck, and carried away
$50 loaves of bread.
The driver, Lawrence st. John,
was making delivery TO a gro-
Gerry store when the mob surround
ed his truck.
We're going to meet you every
morning" one of the mob shouted.
Armed deputy sheriffs we're Or
dered to accompany the driver on
his later trips.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
Maybe We Are To
Houe More Snotu

Acting as pinch hitter for F.
A. Baughman, local weather
forecaster, The Press is brash
enough to advise that it may
snow in Imperial Valley tonight.
A United Press report, on
which the advice is based, states
that snow was falling on Mt.
Wilson this afternoon and "may
extend into Imperial Valley"
If 1t doesn't snow tonight. we
trust no readers will feel disap
pointed, for we have no faith
in our own prediction.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
By WILLIAM F. KERBY
limited Press Staff CorresDOnden

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. - DEM
ocratic leaders today crowded ar
angry and restive house toward q
decision on the Collier bill to leg
alize foaming beer with 3.2 per
cent "kick".
Majority Leader Rainey was de-
termined to bring the measure to
a final vote before adjournment to-
night.
Members nerves were on edge
from hours of bitter debate and
unceasing political pressure that
kept the issue in doubt.
A Democratic poll forecast pas
sage by only five votes-a margin
so scant that the slightest turn of
the tide might definitely kill pro-
hibition modification at the short
session.
Before the final roll call the bill
faced gauntlet of amendments
anv one of which would riddle the
committee draft. Six hours OF
stormy debate demonstrated that
the Collier measure in its present
draft has few friends except within
the ranks OF the real wet bloc.
Congressman after congressman
demanded changes in everything
from taxation to alcoholic content.
Many leaders believed the major
fight would center around three
proposed amendments. Success of
any one of them would constitute
devastating reputation for
Speaker Garner and his organiza-
ton.
Thev were:
1. Reduction of the alcoholic
content from 40 per cent to 2.75.
2. Strict federal regulation of
distribution and sale.
3. Higher taxation. The present
draft provides for a IS per barrel
levy. 81 less than the pre-prohib-
ition levy.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS
WEST WITHOUT ANY DAMAGE

| parently is resuming activity, he
said.
Dr.. Newlin declined to predict
whether further shocks might be
anticipated from the fault.
Flee To Streets
Chandeliers in the state capitol
at Sacramento swung to and fro
fer five minutes after the shock.
Buildings trembled with such force
that occupants of hotels and the
atres fled into the streets.
Farmers reported that chickens
were sent squawking from their
:oo;ts.
Only slight shocks were felt in
parts Of Southern California. Res
idents Of Pasadena and Long Beach
reported that dishes ratified but
police had no reports of damage.
Tulare, in Central California, ap-
parently was the center of the
Quake in that region. Citizens said
the earth seemed to rock from east
to west for more than q minute
A few minutes before the quake
shook Nevada, government work
ers completed unloading. nine
freight carloads of explosives at
the Hawthorne, New, naval am
munition depot. Officials believed
heavy damage might have resulted
had the quake occurred while the
explosives were being handled.
Eureka, Calf, damaged in the
last general earthquake felt in
California two months ago, did not
feel last nights shock
The slight earth shock felt in
the vicinity of Salt Lake City was
the first felt there in many years.
Several El Centrans are in deep
study today in an attempt to de-
termine what caused water in set
tling tanks at the water works to
spill out some time during last
night.
The water, according to men at
the plant, splashed 18 inches to
spill out of the top of the tanks.
Earthquakes in other parts of the
country led some to decide that an
earthquake was the cause of the
splash. Others contend that such
a thing did not happen during
other earthquakes and therefore
could not have happened last night.
Reports from observatories that
last nights shocks were recorded
on both the horizontal and verti-
cal seismographs finally led to the
decision that the two-way shake
was responsible for the water spill
ling from the tanks.
Barometers maintained by Fred
a. Baughman, valley representative
Of the United StaJes weather bu-
reau, recorded no drastic changes
last night. He said the barometer
was falling rapidly during the early
morning hours but otherwise show
ed no particular change 1t is Gus
tomary for the instruments to in
dicate the occurrence of an earth
quake.
Prior to midnight last night many
residents reported detecting a Slight
quake. No damage was reported,
however. Light chandeliers swayed
and pictures shifted slightly, it was
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
McFADDEN DISCIPLINED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. UP
The Pennsylvania Republican del
egation in the house today admin
istered a further rebuke to Rep
resentative McFadden, one of it's
members, by removing him from
the position of secretary of the
delegation and electing Representa-
tive Swick of Beaver Falls to the
post.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
SOUNDS LIKE TECHNOCRACY'

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 81. U.P)-
o. L, Holbrook of Casper, Wyo., was
in Los Angeles today, unable to ex-
plain how he got here. He said the
last thing he remembered was buy
ing food at a roadside inn, the To-
cation of which he could not re-
call. He suddenly lost conscious
ness, he said, and awoke to find
himself lying in downtown alley,
minus $3.50 in cash
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
COLLIER BEER
REVENUE BILL
PASSES HOUSE
Victory Marks First Success In
Decade Long Fight Against
Prohibition Law.
FATE RESTS WITH SENATE
May Not Pass Upper House And
Faces Possible Veto By Pres
ident Hoover.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 81. (U.P)-
The house of representatives today
passed the Collier beer bill, mark
ing the first successful move to-
ward liberalization of the prohi-
bition law since its enactment
more than decade ago.
The bill now goes to the senate,
where its fate is in doubt.
Reports have reached the capi-
tol that President. Hoover would
veto the beer bill if it reached him
but thus far no official word OF
the Presidents attitude has been
given.
The house voted on the Collier
beer for revenue" measure after
a tumultous session devoted largely
to attempts to amend the bill. The
senate recessed in mid-afternoon
and many came from that wing of
the capitol to see the first direct
house vote on modification of the
Volstead act to permit 32 per cent
beer.
Bishop James Cannon, Jr., was
among the gallery spectators
A ringing cheer swept the house
as Speaker Garner announced pas
sage of the modification bill.
The galleries, despite house rules
against public demonstrations, join
ed in with brief furry of hand
clapping.
Both chamber and galleries emp
tied swiftly after announcement of
the outcome.
Rep. Burtness, Repn., NJ D., a
leader of the defeated prohibition
section, attempted to amend the
title of the Collier bill to strike out
the word mon Intoxicating. He
was shouted down by great Choir
us of noes" from the jubilent anti
prohibitionists.
The house adjourned for the day
a few minutes after the vote.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21. U.P)--
The Collier beer bill survived its
first vital tests of house sentiment
today, under the impelling force
of the Democratic leadership's
drive for it's passage in its original
form. The vote is expected late
this afternoon.
Amendments to reduce the alco-
holic content from 3.2 per cent to
2.75, and the S. tax on barreled
beer to SO failed as the leadership
sought to speed up final action on
the modification measure.
The initial victories of the bills
proponents led to an effort by Ma
jority Leader Rainey to cut short
debate on further amendments in
order to insure an early vote on
final passage.
Representative O'Connor, Demo-
crat, New York, withdrew his
amendment to increase the excise
tax to $3.50 at Rainey's request.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-12-21
@.NILl--. Ll-.e
EHSQOGERS
V eSoys:

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20.
(SpeciaD -"Technocracy" - is
it a new mouth wash, a corn
plaster or has the scientist
just hired a press agent?
It says you only work four
hours a day and there will be
no politicians. That last is
the best selling clause it has.
There is not a man in the
country that can't make a liv-
ing for himself and family,
but he can't make a living for
them and his government, too.
Not the way his government is
living.
What the government has
got to do is live as cheap as
the people. Then you don't
need "technocraey."
Yours,
Mx& Ro7~<
q ss,i- MsN.asAs sssssssa~. -
Evening star., 1932-03-11
100 MORE RESCUED
FROM ICE FL0ES
300 Fishermen and Horses Still
Are Adrift in Gulf of
Finland.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HELSINGFORS, Finland, March Ii
A second group of 100 fishermen, whose
lives have been imperiled on an ice
foe in the Gulf of Finland since early
this week, was rescued today.
Approximately 300 others still re-
main on the foes, upon which they
had been fishing earlier in the week
and which broke away and drifted out
to sea. A large number of horses also
remain adrift.
An icebeaker picked up the group
OF 100 today near Suursaari Island
and brought them back here Another
group of 100 was rescued yesterday.
The condition of those who still re-
main on the foes was reported to be
fairly good, but the horses we're said
to be suffering extremely Three air.
planes left Viipuri this morning, carry
ing sacks of oats for the horses.
The group which still is adrift is
somewhere in the extreme eastern por-
tion of the gulf.
Evening star., 1932-03-11
BORDER LAW LAxITY
CHARGED TO OFFICER
Representative Swing Warns Col
lector of Customs at San Diego
Of Alleged Violations.
By the Associated Press.

by LQe hSSOClaLeO FIeSb.
Representative Swing, Republican, Of
California, announced today he would
prefer charges against william H. Eli
son, collector of customs at San Diego,
unless nocturnal entries from Tia Juana
and Mexicali through "holes in the
fence" were promptly stopped.
Swing made public telegram he sent
Ellison, closing with:
Unless you Immediately enG open
countenancing of violation of Treasury
Department orders will prefer charges
against you with the President of the
United States"
The rest Of the Swing telegram read:
February 18th Assistant Secretary
Lowman furnished me copy of orders
issued you prescribing procedure for
customs guards to follow on the Mexi-
can border after official closing hours,
specifically directing you to have your
officers detain all persons entering the
United States at the gates or elsewhere
along the boundary after official closing
hours.
Am advised by responsible parties
you have made no move to enforce
Treasurys orders. Am specifically ad-
Vlsed that at Calexico $4,000 persons
came through the hole without inter-
ference In February and 1900 so re-
turned in nine days in March, in viola
ton OF your instructions"
Evening star., 1932-03-11
CAPONE PROPOSAL
NOT KNOWN HERE
Federal Officials Refuse to
Comment Unless Formal Ap-
plication for Bail Is Made.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Attorney General Mitchell said today
the Al Capone offer to aid in the Lind
bergh baby hunt has not been put be-
fore the Justice Department.
I'VE are not doing anything about
it," he said.
Other Government officials explained
the Chicago gangster leader might en-
ter his offer in plea to the courts for
freedom on bond. Then the United
States Attorney might answer for the
Government.
Officials Are Silent.
Pending an application made to the
courts In the regular legal manner, how
ever, Justice Department officials de-
clined to indicate how such an applica-
ton would be regarded.
The offer by Capone of a reward for
the return of the child has attracted
the attention Of the Internal Revenue
Bureau intelligence unit, which broke
up Capones gang and secured his con-
viction. That unit would like to know
where Capone's money is hidden.
Source Of Money Sought.
The Internal Revenue Bureau has
placed liens on all of Capones prop
erty and bank accounts to secure pay
ment Of back income taxes of which
he was convicted Of defrauding the
Government.
II Capone has any more money or
property, the nearest Internal Revenue
agent is waiting to learn its hiding
place and place lien upon it, The
intelligence unit, however, believes the
gangster chief spent most Of his money
in the last few years trying to keep out
Of jail.
Capone has offered a reward Of $10,-
900 for the return of the child.
Evening star., 1932-03-11
Three-Point Program With
out Opposition, Oriental
Delegates Not Voting.
SHANGHAI NEGOTIATIONS
MAKE LITTLE PROGRESS
Missionaries Protest Occupation of
American Church Property at
Changshu by Chinese Troops.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
GENEVA, March 1.-THE League of
Nations Assembly formally launched
its three e-point program for peaceful
settlement Of the Sino-Japanese con-
flict today without opposition. Japan
and China abstained from voting when
the project came up for formal deci-
sion.
The plan adopted today was de-
cided upon last night by the Leagues
Drafting Commission and presented In
the form of three resolutions.
Chinese Thesis Accepted.
The resolutions declare that agree
ments reached by military pressure will
not be recognized, they accept China's
thesis that the Assembly is competent
to deal with the entire Far Eastern
question and they set up machinery in
the Assembly to pursue the effort to
bring about evacuation Of Japanese
forces.
The last paragraph of the first of the
SAAANN ASoOAASAOAIoy "IllIlI
incumbent on members of the League
not to recognize any situation, treaty or
agreement which may be brought about
by means contrary to the covenant of
the League, was amended on motion of
Sir John Simon, British foreign min
ister, to include the Kellogg BRAND
pact as well as the League covenant.
Plan to Take Recess.
The first resolution also was strength
ened by the substitution of the word
steps" for the word discussions. This
made the paragraph read: Pending
steps which 1t may ultimately take for
the settlement of disputes which have
been referred to it."
The Assembly adjourned at noon
until S pm, hoping that Naotake Sato
and DR.. w. w. Yen, Japanese and Chi
neSe spokesmen, would have their in
structions by that time.
The Assembly planned to recess until
next Monday If 1t is found impossible
to end the discussions tonight, for many
OF the delegates had arranged to go tc
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