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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

Imperial liquor dealers already
have felt the effect of the new
war tax bill in a way that takes
figures to illustrate. Imperial deal
ers are reported to have had to fur
nish the government with nearly
100000 in revenue tax in addition
to the tax already paid. One deal
er said his tax bill was s35, 900 on
the stock he had on hand.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15
Seeley Church
Meeting Monday

The members and friends of the
Seeley church are asked to meet at
the church Monday night, October
II, at 7:30.
The treasurer of the church, Mr.
Knight, is moving away and sue
cessor must be chosen.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
AN OLYMPIC ECHO

WHILE it is probably nothing to be-
W come excited over, the charges of a
Dutch swimmer that she was "doped"
so as to prevent her winning in the
Olympic Games is to be regretted.
Particular care was taken during the
games to prevent anything arising which
might givec olor to such rumors, and in
particular the committee in charge of
the games wished to prevent anything
that would even remotely SAVIOR of dis
elimination against foreign stars.
Several American athletes were given
bad breaks rather than give any founda-
tion to charge of discrimination. Hill,
the American runner, was an outstand-
ing example of this.
Marie Braun, a member of the Meth
erlands team, makes the charge that she
was prevented from appearing in the
Olympics by reason of drug admins
tered by someone who wished her forced
out of competition. At the time of the
games it was reported that infection
from a mosquito bite had made it nee
essary for her to withdraw.
In view of the fact that teams from
every nation participating have had
only the greatest praise for the fairness
and hospitality accorded them, it is not
likely that Miss Braun's story will be
given much credence. The fact that the
time for reporting such an occurrence
as she alleges was during the course of
the games, is another factor that will
discount her story.
But there is also the possibility that
it may gain considerable circulation in
Europe and would certainly do little to
offset anti-Americanism there.
Fairness to the Olympic officials
should have prompted Miss Braun to
make her charges at the proper time, or
remain silent about her suspicious.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15
TEN YEARS AGO
October Is. 1922

Total registration of voters in
Imperial county for the November
elections is 12,070. A total of 992
changes and new voters was re-
corded at the county clerks Of
flee.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Octoher IL. 1917

Official notice was received yes
terday by Postmaster c. w. Collins
that the new postal rate of three
cents for letters in place of two
cents is to go into effect November
.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

SUBSCRIPTION RATES-Delvered by carrier,
per month. SIS cents; by mail. so cents per month
In advance. Entered at El Centre, California post
office second-class matter. Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association M. G. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

Imperial Valley bakers will not
raise the price of bread as pre-
viously advertised, but will keep
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

A 60-car lemon POOL of the Col
.ege Heights Association, Clare
mont, Los Angeles County, paid
the growers SO a field box recent
ly
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

Well, Hiram certainly told US news
paper boys just what is on his mind.
There is an indication that he has not a
very high opinion of Mr.. Hoover.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

The bankers recently told us that the
country needs confidence and Mr.. Gar
ner also says it needs confidence, so it
must be true.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

During the laying Of the corner
stone for the supreme court build
ing. a cold drizzle began to fall
John w. Davis was speaking. Pre-
sident Hoover, after some hesita-
ton put on his high silk hat to pro-
tect his head from the pelting
drops. Secretary of State Stimson
noticed the move. After glancing
surreptitiously around he put his
silk hat on.
Others in the distinguished gath
ering did likewise. But Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15
Looking Backward
fhat the Press Files Tell Of
ImperiA Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
October Is, 1912

Dixieland is opening in most
lively shape for the season and con-
siderable property has been sold
recently. Construction of six new
homes is to get underway soon.
The first bale of Egyptian cotton
ever to be grown in the valley was
ginned today by w. E. Townsend,
government representative. 1t was
grown by S. M Bixby and grand
son, DeForest Bizby, on the fa-
nous farm of the former between
Ell Centro and Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

the local product at the old price of
13 cents.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15.-This
Coolidge story isn't new, but 1t IS
still funny. A newspaper reporter
tapped the former president on the
arm apologetically and said, Mr..
Coolidge, l hate to bother you,
but"
Then why do it," Coolidge
said as he walked on.
This column was first to report
on August 20, that Alice Roosevelt
Longworth's autobiography would
start serially in one of the lead
ing magazines. The item added
"she dictated it herself. no ghost
ing" That doesn't mean, however.
that she didn't consult with we'll
known newspaper correspondent,
particularly as to some Of the pas
Bages in the first installment which
has just appeared.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

A senior committee yesterday
looked at samples of graduation an
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-15

The author of "Ex-Wife" has just
been divorced for the second time. Does
that make her a Double X-Wife"?
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
Attack Case To
Be Closed Today

LOS ANGELES, May 8. U.P) -
Closing arguments were scheduled
today in the trial Of Frank New
land, 19-year-old married golf cad
dy, accused of having beaten and
thrown into well his high school
sweetheart, Lois Wade, II.
Charged with attempted murder,
Newland closed his defense by going
upon the witness stand himself to
tell in a dramatic recital his ver-
sion of the asserted attack, reveal
ing an emotional conflict which he
said passed after his marriage, when
he claimed he ceased to love Miss
Wade.
TIE prosecution countered by
producing letters alleged to have
been written by him to the plain
tiff, in which ne profeSSed his love
and referred to an internal bar
rier" between them.
Miss Wade accused NeWland of
beating her with a part of a rail-
road tic and throwing her into a
we'll TO drown after she charged him
with being the father of an expected
child.
NeWland denied he attempted to
murder her, saying he FLEW off the
handle" and struck her with a stick
when she threatened to go to his
wife with her accusation.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
TYPHOON TAKES
NUMER0USLVES
IN IND0- CHINA

HANOI, Indo- China, May o.
U.H-Five hundred persons, all be-
lieved to have been natives, were
killed in typhoon which ravaged
Southern AMMAN on May 4, accord
ing to delayed reports received here
today.
The typhoon devastated a large
region between Bangok and Phan-
THEFT, according to the meagre dis
patches.
LYONS, France May 9.-yU.P)-
Five persons were missing today,
believed buried by landslides which
wrecked two apartment houses, and
i'll which Edouard Herriot, mayor
of Lyons, and victorious radical
socialist leader narrawly escaped
death
A high cliff along the Rhone riv-
er crumbled and buried the apart
ment houses and several smaller
structures. Fire added to the des-
tructiOn.
Herriot, whose party had just
won victory in the legislative
elections was the leader of a rescue
party threatened by smaller slide.
Fire and the tons of water poured
on the ruins left little hope for the
missing. 1t was feared at least 30
we're dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
CURTIS TO LEAVE
ON new VOYAGE
SEEKING BABY

NORFOLK, Va, May 9. U.PN-
The eighth cruise of the yacht
Maroon in search of Col. Charles
A. Lindbergh's kidnapped son was
expected to start some time today
as associates of John Hughes
Curtis remained at the submarine
base off Hampton Roads.
The Maroon returned from n
one-day trip to sea Friday and
since that time the negotiators for
the return of the child, kidnapped
March /, have been inactive. There
has been an admitted hitch in
Curtis plans. Those working with
him attributed it to false rumors
here that were said to have
frightened the supposed kidnapers.
According to this rumor, Curtis
must make new arrangements for
his cruises. He is suffering from
nervous strain and is weary from
his negotiations which have lasted
two months.
It is understood that Curtis
makes each cruise with the hope
that the kidnapers will meet the
Maroon at sea and deliver the
baby to him,
Curtis, 1t was learned, has been
absent from Norfolk since late
Friday night seeking TO persuade
the supposed kldnapers to continue
negotiations. He was not believed
to have returned early today.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
MEANS REMAINS
UNRUFFLED BY
THEFT CHARGE

WASHINGTON, May 9.-U.p)-
CASTOR B. Means, confined in a
district Jail continues to play soli-
taire while federal agents search for
the 100000 which Mrs. Evalyn
Walsh Mclean gave him to use as
ransom for the Lindgergh baby.
Tomorrow a grand jury will act
on Ms. McLeans charge that she
was swindled by the former de-
partment of justice agant. Means
still contends that he gave the
money to a man in Alexandria who
whispered the secret code signal,
No. H." he thought the man was
Mrs. McLean's agent, he said.
Search for the money centered
around Concord, N. c. Means old
home. where he said he took the
bills after they had been entrusted
to him.
The federal agents are also busy
investigating Means activities since
the Lindgergh baby was kidnapped
on March /.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
THOUSANDS PAY
HONOR TO SLAIN
FRENCH LEADER
Widow Decides Against
Plan to Bury DOumer In
National Shrine.
BY RICARD ID. MCMILLAN
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS, May 8. - Thousands oil
Frenchmen filed through the
death chamber at the Elysee pal
ace today to pay tribute to Presi-
dent Paul Doumer, beloved chief
of state, murdered by Russian
assassin.
The body was clothed in forma
black dress with the Grand Cross
of the Legion of Honor across the
breast. Eight officers with drawn
saberS stood guard at the cata-
falque, covered with the French
tri-color and surrounded by sub
dued lights.
After the Presidents family
kept vigil throughout the morn
ing, the body was taken to the
Elysee ballroom. The public
passed through portals draped in
black, trimmed with a silver
fringe, and bearing the initials
"P.D."
Madame Doumer asked that the
government change its plan to
bury the President In the Pantheon,
French political shrine. 1t was
decided that after the parade of
troops to the Pantheon in the state
funeral Thursday, the body would
be placed in the family vault at
Vaugirard cemetery, in Paris,
alongside the remains of Doumer's
four sons who were killed in the
World war.
The public will continue to view
the body tomorrow. 1t will rest
on the funeral bier Tuesday night
and Wednesday,
Police questioning Dr. Paul Cor
gouloff, Doumer's assassin, said he
had formed a national triumvi-
rate" to govern Russia, composed
of himself, representative of a
German silk stocking firm named
Jakovleff, and a printer named
Krinkine. An associate of Cor
gouloff, Russian named Kritch-
off, said the assassin had requested
his aid in organizing White Rus
slams on Facist principles.
Police released Madame Cor
gouloff and were attempting to
trace the source of her husband S
income. They ascertained he OBJ
tanned $4,000 francs as his wife's
wedding dowry, adding 10000
francs to it from the practice of
medicine.
However, police estimated $4,000
francs would not have covered the
expenses of Gorgouliff's sojourn in
Monaco and his frequent trips TO
Italy, Switzerland and Czecho-
Slovakia.
Berlin police sent to Paris Cor
gouloff's will, written in Monaco
and sent to Berlin publishing
house.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
EXTRA SESSION
SHOWDOWN Up
TO GOV. ROLPH

SACRAMENTO May 8. U.P) -
A Showdown" with Governor Rolph
on the question of whether he will
call a special session of the state
legislature to consider the S375,-
100000 state water program was to
be demanded at conference with
the executive late today.
A delegation from Tulare, Kern
and MADEIRA counties and the salt
water barrier interests had an ap-
pointment with the governor to
discuss the question. They we're to
be headed by Assemblyman r. L.
Patterson of Taft.
This group, it was learned, ex.
pected to insist that the governor
make good on his campaign prom
Use to call a special session of the
Legislature on the water problem
provided the water committees rec
ommend it.
One group. the joint legislative
water committee, mas already urged
the governor to call such a session,
and has offered the draft of a
proposed constitutional amendment
to be discussed at such a session.
Governor Rolph, however, was
believed to be weakening in his de-
sire for SpeCia: session in view
of advice received from several legis-
lative leaders to the effect that it
is now rather late to offer a con-
stitutional amendment to be voted
on at the November general election.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09

Sois and c. o. Hoober, Dubois
as president and Hoober as director,
but the motion was defeated,
A series of designations followed.
Assemblyman S. E. Rbinson Of
fered his resignation as state di-
rector, his resignation being re-
jected; E. T. Hewes offered his as
alternate state director, which was
also rejected, and c. o.. Hoober was
appointed as second alternate state
director.
A resolution endorsing the work
of the water tolls committee, E. T.
Hewes, chairman, was passed by
the board
Tax committees from the differ
ent centerS who hace been confer
ring with school trustees in regard
to reduction in school budgets as
recommended by the grand jury
made their report.
Home department members re-
ported that they would serve lunch
con on May % to directors and
their wives, leaders and their wives,
at the meeting in the Ten TSou-
sand club honoring the president
of the American Farm Bureau fed
Grafton.
Prof. l.. B. Smith, assistant state
leader of farm advisors. and Frank
Beyschlag, farm advisor, spoke
briefly at the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
SECOND HENDRIX
JURY UNABLE TO
REACH DECISION

Voting 10 to 2 for acquittal from
their first ballot Saturday morning
until their last shortly before noon
today, jurors chosen to hear the
second trial of Andrew L. Hendrix
on a charge of numbering w. H.
Mccoy north of Holtville last jan
uary 19, we're dismissed at 1915
this afternoon when they we're un-
able to reach an agreement.
Hardly had the jurors left the
court room before Fred Thompson,
defense attorney, informed Judge
Vaughn N. Thompson of his inten-
ton to move for change of venue
from this county on the grounds
that Hendrix cannot get fair trial
here because the man with whose
murder he is charged was an en-
! ployee of the Imperial Irrigation
district, and because the Hendrix
case has received such wide notice
He pointed out that Hendrix twice
has been tried, and that each time
the jury could not agree. He will
file formal notice of his intention
soon, he said.
Judge Thompson then tentatively
set retrial of Hendrix for the June
6 term of superior court, ordering
that bail remain as before and that
Hendrix be allowed his freedom.
The jury this morning informed
the court six ballots we're taken
and at no time did any juror
show any indication of changing his
vote. They had been locked ur
since shortly after IL o'clock Sat.
urday morning. All were firmly
convinced today they could no
reach verdict.
D. H. Wolford, chief crimina
deputy district attorney, was unde.
cided as to what course to take
this morning, declaring it is a mat
ter which will require considerable
thought. He did not say he would
oppose change of venue, but nei-
ther did he favor it.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
CANTALOUPE MEN
PLAN TO OPERATE
CLEARING HOUSE

Formation of a clearing house to
operate during the cantaloupe sea-
son, to control shipments and to
raise additional money for extra
inspectors so that all melons sent
to eastern markets may be of the
first quality, were the subjects
discussed at a meeting Of canta-
loupe growers Saturday in the
Planters hotel, Brawley.
With financial conditions such
as they are in the east it was the
consensus of opinion that only the
finest quality melons should go
out, and that shipments should be
pro rated. The clearing house
which operated successfully in 1929
is to serve as a model for the clear
ing house which it is hoped by
those in charge, will be operated
this year.
A committee of II was appointed,
with three of that group to act as
an executive committee. This
group will draw up plans for the
operation of the growers clearing
house and then will present them
later at a general meeting Of
growers.
The executive committee is COM
posed of w. S. Fawcett of El Gen.
tro, A. N. Jack and Tony Arena
of Brawley. Members, in addition
to these three, of tie committee of
II, are George Swink, K. G. Iwata,
A. M. Whipple, Charles Freedman,
Fred r. Bright, Charles Hatfield,
Fred Hilbret and Eddie Kito. Fred
r. Bright Of this city is general
chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
FALL RELEASED
ON COMPLETION
OF PRISON TERM
BY CLYDE G. BYERS
United Press Staff Correspondent

SANTA FE., N. M, May 9.-Up)
Albert q. Fall walked through the
gates of the New Mexico state PEN
itentiary at 1:25 p. m. (MST today
and beaded toward his old Tres
Rios ranch near Three Rivers, af-
ter completing a term of a year and
q day on charges Of accepting a
bribe
Fall rode III a luxurious limousine
Beside him was his wife. Following
in another car were his daughters
Mrs. Jouett Elliot and Mrs. C. C.
Chase and Mrs. Chase's husband.
Before they left Mrs. Chase tele-
graphed John Haven. foreman of
the ranch tc expect them late to-
night. She also wired DR.. H. T.
Stafford of Ell PaSo TO come to the
ranch tonight, ION account of moth
er as we'll as dad"
The party planpcd to take state
road number two through Encino
and Duran. then state road number
three to Carrizozo, thence to Three
Rivers.
1t was not planned to stop en-
route.
Ii was indicated Fall was in good
health. RI. Robert Brown Of Santa
ITe, who examined him Just before
he was released said he would have
accompanied him if he had regard
cd it as necessary.
Fail made no Statement upon his
release. His automobile gathered
speed and passed newspapermen
and photographers at the gate
beyond which they were forbidden
to pass. /.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
FavOrs Vote On
Prohibition Law

NEW YORK, May Q. UPg -
George w. Wickersham, head OF
the commission which investigated
crime in the United States at the
bchest of President Hoover, said
today that he is whole heartedly
in favor Of submitting the prohi-
bition question to the voters.
In his opinion, the matter should
be taken up In state convention
which should be called In an Off
presidential year
In the summary of the commia-
sions finding on the subject Of
prohibition, Wickersham, with four
other members, expressed the be-
lief that the dry Law was not be-
ing enforced properly, but that it
had not been given sufficient time
and opportunity TO prove It's merits
Or faults.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
FARM BU REAU NOMINATES FIVE
FOR ELECTION AS FREEHOLD LDERS

Nomination of five free holders
from the Imperial County Farm bu-
reau who will be that body's repre-
sentatives OH the board to draw up
the county charter, took place at
Saturdays meeting of the farm
bureau directors held in the court
house.
A representative was nominated
from each supervisorial district and
then endorsed by the general board.
Those nominated were John Fiala,
Ben Hulse, Luray Mouser, George
Buffers and Porter Ferguson.
The board passed a resolution in
structing these Representatives to
take no action which would inter-
fere with property qualification
voters in irrigation district elections.
Motion was made to take from the
table the resignation of J. l.. Du
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
CONGRESSMEN NOT ANXIOUS TO
CUT OUT RELATIVES PAYROLL

disclose its location. Inquiry in
Indiana failed to locate the en-
ployee and Woods office refused
to throw any further light on the
matter.
Employees in the house office
building did not recall Woods sec
ond employee. He keeps one clerk
on duty in his office.
1t is possible that later Wood
will take the public into his con-
fidence. At present, the records
are held confidential by the clerk
of the house.
This is not an exceptional case
it is OF news interest only because
Wood is prominent as an economy
advocate.
There is much cloakroom discus
sion of the anti-nepitism bill OF
Rep. ]. R. Mitchell (Dem.)
Tennessee. He was taken aside by
one member and given a bit O!
fatherly advice.
You will only make yourself un-
popular and hurt your standing
around here" this member tolc
Mitchell. when 1 first came here
I thought it was bad practice and
I fought it. But I got nowhere and
it hurt me. 1t cost me friends and
robbed me of influence in con
gress."
Now he has a wife on the roll,
or did until last June.
Mitchell, however, said a num-
ber of members had congratulated
him and promised to vote for his
bill, one of them admitting that
his situation was such that he had
to put his wife on the payroll.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-09
MRS. MASSIE ON
WAY Home FROM
TRAGIC SCENES
Last Minute Summons To
Testify In New Trial
Is Disregarded.
BY DAN CAMPBELL
United Press Staff Correspondent

HONOLULU May g. U.P -
Thalia Fortescue Massie, central fig
ure in HaWaiis famed honor Slay-
ing case, was safe aboard a main
landbound liner today after an
opera bouffe chase in which she
dashed through companion-ways
and slammed doors to elude painting
detectives armed with subpoeneas.
One minute BEFORE the Malolo
sailed Mrs. Massie accepted the
summons to appear in court against
four islanders accused of attack
ing her She surveyed it calmly,
locked her cabin ccoor and the ship
cleared, leaving officers with an
empty victory.
Clarence Darrow. elderly chief de-
fense counsel for her mother, hus-
band and two navy enlisted men in
a murder trial growing out of the
attack shot glance at the receding
dock. The liners white prov was
abreast Diamond Head symbol of
Hawaiian mystery and romance.
TITS all over ncW," he said, smil-
ingly shaking his head.
Also aboard the Malolo, bound for
San Francisco, were 1t. (JG) Thom-
as H. MaSsie and his mother-in-
law, Mrs. Granville Roland Fort
escue two of the defendants con-
victed of Staying Joe KahahaWai
one of the half-castes accused OF
mistreating Mrs. Massie.
Darrow's insistence that Mrs
Massie forego testifying at the
second trial of the shipboard chase
during which passengers shouted
with glee and navy officers chal-
lenged heavy-footed detectives tc
fisticuffs.
The 75-year- barrister insisted
that another trial was futile since
a jury at the first trial had hearo
her story and then failed to agree
after celebrating 81 hours.
Prosecutor conn c. Kelley, who
won conviction of Mrs. Fortescue
Lit. MaSsie and the two seamen
Albert Jones and Edward Lord, was
explosive in his wrath and disgust
He had the Ala Moana retrial SCI
for May 25 and on permission o.
navy officers sent process server:
to Pearl HORROR base with a sum
mons for Mrs. Massie.
Ever make study of Mosques?
ne said on hearing of her escape
Il wish I had Benda the artist here
because I am going to set up ;
Masque of Thalia and proceed will
this trial.