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The Washington times., 1933-12-19

must of got around that corner
you and Pop allus talk about.
Judge-Aren't you ashamed
to be seen here in court 90
often?
Culprit-Why, no sir; always
thought it was very respectable
place.
Where are you 60
ing, mamma?
Mother-Papa and I are 60
ing to a surprise party.
Harold-Can't l 60 too-and
can't we take Bobby and Susie
along too?
Mother-No, you were not In
Vited.
Harold-Well, don't you think
they'd be lots more surprised
if you took us all?
The Washington times., 1933-12-19
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Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
WATER PROJECT BOND ACT
APPROVED BY LEGISLATUR URE

SACRAMENTO, July 27 U.P)-
Right of way for possible inclusion
in the federal public works program
had been granted today to the great
Central Valley water project by a
legislature unable to resist the ar
gument it could not block a federal
gift to a California enterprise.
Legislative clearance was achiev-
ed by passage of the $l60,000, ,00O
water project revenue bond act.
It's approval was fought bitterly
but futilely in both houses. Two
groups-one, Sacramento valley leg
islators, and two, the anti-public
ownership block-spoke five words
to their opposition's one, but could
not check the measure.
The bill passed 24-14 in the sem
ate and 58-11 in the assembly,
The great Central Valley pro-
ject contemplates construction of a
dam at Kennett on the Sacramen-
to river and at Friant on the San
Joaquin river, and diversion of wa
ter from the former into the water
shortage areas in south San Joa-
quin valley.
Sponsors cited benefits to inclufde
flood control, water storage, power
generation, elimination of saline
water conditions in the delta re-
gion, supply of needed fresh water
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
Wheat GrouUers
Meeting Tonight

All wheat growers of the valley
are earnestly urged to attend the
mass meeting to be held at the
court house at 8 p. m. tonight,
Frank Beyschlag, farm advisor, said
this morning.
Beyschlag said that this invita-
tion is extended to all growers, even
those who think they cannot CO.
operate in the wheat production
control plan offered under the
terms of the agricultural adjust
ment act. Much information of an
important economic nature will be
given at this meeting and it is for
this reason that the farm advisor
hopes every grower will be present.
The program tonight will include
a discussion of the present econom-
ic situation of wheat which led to
the introduction of the production
control program; details will be CIV
en- on the proposed domestic allot-
ment plan as applied to wheat and
the methods by which growers may
enlist under this plan will also be
outlined.
This meeting was decided upon
by a wheat growers committee COM
posed of: Robert Sperry, Calipatria,
j. L. Taecker and H. E. Gates;
Brawley; John Scott, Westmorland;
Dave Vencill, Holtville; John Fiala,
Calexico, and Harley Hunick, Bonds
Corner.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27

for industrial areas in the Car
quinez Straits area, and salvage OF
fertile lands in the San Joaquin
valley going back to nature because
of lack of water.
Opponents Labelled the scheme
as economically unsound," assert
ing Sacramento valleys future de-
velopment would be jeopardized by
signing away its surplus waters and
attacking the measure because OF
its public ownership features.
Telling, and probably decisive ar
guments for the revenue bond act
passage, were that the state would
not obligate itself one cent and
that passage would merely qualify
the project for federal gift-un-
der the federal public works pro-
gram-totaling 80 per cent.
If the federal government APP
proves the project, it will mean, 1t
was claimed, virtual public owner
ship. Federal inspired amendments
to the act provided: state construc-
ton of transmission line from
Kennett dam to Antioch; where
private and public agencies bid the
same for Kennett dam power, the
latter to be given preference; es-
tablishment of an all-powerful "au-
thority'' with power to govern the
project and negotiate contracts with
the federal government.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
BY H. o. THOMPSON
United Press Staff Corrcspondent

Unlted Press starr correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 81. - Vol
untary agreements to shorten
working hours and establish min
imum wages were placed in the
hands of employers throughout the
country today. Attached to the
printed forms, was personal mes
sage from the President of the
United States urging prompt sig
nature and compliance with the
unemployment drive now going for
ward with all the fervor of war
time appeal to patriotism.
Postmen were given the task of
distributing the agreement forms
to every one of the 100000 large
end small employers in the nation
The agreements provide work
week of 35 hours and a wage of at
least 40 cents an hour for factory
workers and Industrial labor. For
clerks, store employees and other
"white collar' workers the max
imum work week is 40 hours, with
minimum wage of $12 to SIS a
week depending on the size of the
city
The administration wants the
agreements to go into effect at
cnce SO there can be quick spread
of employment and increase in
paign for signatures, however, will
continue in full force for five or
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27

POLICE URGED

SAN FRANCISCO, July 81. (U.P)
President Roosevelt was petition
cd to speed organization of fed
eral police force to combat kidnap-
ers and other criminals, by gover-
nors of 25 states who adjourned
their annual session here and left
at midnight for Yosemite National
Park.
The conference disregarded an
''unwritten law'' of Is years
Standing-a rule that the execu-
tives should not jointly ask anyone
to do anything-when the resolu-
ton was approved.
Shortly before the governors ac-
lion. the California state senate
passed bill providing penalties OF
death or life imprisonment for
extortion kidnapers who maltreat
their victims"
kidnapping, mutilarion and slay-
ing of Dalbert Aposhian, seven
year-old San Diego boy, speeded
action of the senate, which also ap-
propriated $4,000 for rewards IN
the apprehension Of kidnapers.
The governors accepted the M
vitation of President Roosevelt 70
visit him next winter In Washing
ton, but did not indicate when
they would convene there.
After day of sightseeing and
entertainment in Yosemite Park,
the executives will continue 10
Hollywood tonight. The conferences
will adjourn Saturday at midnight.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
WEATHER MAN
RIGHT On job

Summer settled down to business
yesterday and apparently decided
to try for an all-time heat record
by registering 116 degrees. This
was considered a fair start.
Residents went about the bust
ness of the day but sweltered as
they commented upon the dis
comfort.
The summer of 1888 will go down
in history as a period of "gen-
uine Imperiai Valley summer
weather." Since June 8, the tenn
perature has registered over 100 de-
grees every day except July 5,
when the thermometer marked up
so degrees These figures are pro-
vided by Howard Emmons, local
weather observer for the United
States Weather bureau.
Today made good start toward
the peak of yesterday by reaching
a height of los at noon. At press
time the temperature still was
soaring
Many residents took to the yard
iOA oiSCPiAAS Eul POoNo iuob Aii6Aie
and an early morning trip through
Ell Centre revealed a great variety
of startling devices designed for
comfort.
The old reliable mosquitoe net
ting draped many a bet, cot and
couch. The ideal outdoor sleeping
room constructed of screen and
canvas presented the ultimate in
sleeping quarters for valley resi-
dents. The roar of fans was heard
through the town as the hardy at
tempted to gain rest indoors.
And as for sleeping costumes!
Volumes could not describe the
types and varieties exhibited as
John j. Citizen, wife and children
sought the house soon after sun
UP.
Some of them we're startling even
to old time residents accustomed
through long years to the informal
ity of valley summer attire. A
large percentage of the population
has Joined the nudist movement
and doesn't care who knows it.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
MITCHELL TO
BE RETAINED
FOR PENSION

SACRAMENTO, July 81. W.P)-
Governor Rolph today held the res
ignation of El Forrest Mitchell as
state insurance commissioner, eff
fective next month.
Inasmuch as the senate ad-
journed before the resignation was
effective, Governor Rolph will be
able to appoint a successor to
Mitchell without the confirmation
OF the upper house of the legisla-
ture.
State officials expressed the be-
lief today this would pave the way
for the possible appointment of Ro-
land Tognazzini, Los Angeles at
torney, whose nomination to the
important position was not favored
by senate members while the legis-
lature was in session.
Rolph indicated he would retain
Mitchell long enough for him to be
eligible for a state pension, mat
ter of few months.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
NATIONAL RECOVERY PROGRAM
OPENS NATION WIDE CAMPAIGN
Circular Letters Sent To All Employers To-
day AS Opening Gun In Drive To Aid
Unemployment.

six weeks. Every block OF every
city will be canvassed
Unemployment of 100000 OF
100000 men by Labor day is the
goal.
Events in Washington strength
ened previous indications of the
strong hand which is at the tiller
in this greatest of all American
economic adventures.
Administrator Hugh S. Johnson
declaring that "the necessity for
moving quickly is obvious" took
an active part in formulating a
code of fair competition which can
be applied to the chaotic oil in
dustry.
The tactics were successful in the
code for shipbuilders, approved by
President Roosevelt yesterday in a
form varying greatly from the
builders original proposals. John
son apparently intends to pursue
the same hard driving course with
the oil men.
Keeps Factions Conferring
In the case of the shfpbuilders
johnson kept the opposing factions
in conference until he got the type
of code he wanted--one materially
reducing the working hours anc
granting higher minimum pay
The hours were fixed finally at 81
per week on the big naval build
ing program and 36 on private
work.
1t was estimated that the nava,
construction and the shorter work
week together would boost employ
ment in the shipbuilding industry
to about 10000 compared with the
present low Of $4,000.
In the oil code Johnson faced 9
more difficult task. Not only were
these controversies between the OPP
orators and the workers, but dis
pute after dispute between the oil
men themselves. The hearings have
been suspended until Monday and
committees representing the clash
ing interests are going to be kept
hard at work in the meantime.
The oil situation probably will
develop into a rigid control tc
which all elements involved viii
subscribe The alternative has beer
pictured as ruinous competition
from which only the most powerful
could emerge whole.
Local organizations will be set ur
along military lines, with generals
coloncls. captains and privates car
rying the messages of the blu'
eagle, emblem of cooperation in the
President S drive, into every fact
ory, store and household.
The gospel of MIRA will be
preached through the press, radio
and motion pictures and by thou
sands of speakers. Toward the enc
Of the campaign, probably about
the last week in August, there viii
be a door-to-door canvass. 1t viii
be sort of "mopping up' oper-
alton, to detect slackers and direct
housewives to the shopkeepers whc
are keeping faith with the blue
eagle.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
MARTIAL LAW
THREAT MADE
IN SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, July "a. {U.Ps-Po-
lice search for the slayer of Dali
bert Aposhian, seven-year-ol mu-
tilation victim, was further compli-
Gated today by a new outrage as an
investigation was opened into the
stabbing of Marion Welcher, 81,
sailor aboard the U. S. s. Whitney,
on a downtown street late last
night. assertedly by a degenerate.
Welcher was found in coma
tose condition in Newtown park
with eight deep knife wounds in
the face, shoulders and hands. He
regained consciousness at Navy
hospital long enough to say that a
man in large car had offered him
a ride. and had accosted him after
he entered the machine.
The resultant dispute, he said,
brought on lightning attack from
the assailant who stabbed him eight
times and threw him from the NOV
ing car.
The new crime gave fresh ammu-
milton to Parent-Teacher associa-
ton leaders who today were to
march on city officials and demand
an immediate roundup of all de-
generates in the city. The women
declared that the only alternative
would be an appeal to President
Roosevelt for martial law if their
demands were not met.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
APPROPRIATION
BILLS BEATEN

SACRAMENTO July 81. W.P-
An abrupt about-face by the SEN
ate during the closing hours Of the
midsummer session early today
proved fatal for a series of spe-
cial appropriation bills that threat
cned for time to add red ink to
an already badly unbalanced bud
get.
Consideration of an omnibus ap-
preparation bill calling for expendi-
ture of approximately 1854, 900 saw
the acceptance of a series of a
mendments that brought the total
near the $1,000,000 mark.
A bitter attack against the AS
serted "pork barrel' legislation
led by Senator David Bush, Oak
dale, who termed the bill "Christ-
mas tree with gifts for everyone,
led to final defeat of the measure
by vote of 16 to %.
The original bill called for $134,-
O00 for the state department of So
cial welfare; $4,000 for narcotic
enIorcemenL; $Iz,U0O for judicial
council and $4,000 for the state
bureau of criminal Identification IS
teletype system.
Amendments added, mostly by
action on the senate floor, brought
the total up to almost $928,0O0, in
Guiding $4,000 for the railroad
commission; $4,000 for the divis-
ion of personnel; 100000 out OF
special funds for the fish and game
commission, and $4,000 for SUR
vey of Salton Sea to determine its
suitability for a state park.
The additional amendments made
the bill so "top heavy that the
attack against 1t was successful and
the original appropriations on
which general agreement had
been reached once were buried in
the wreckage.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
STRIKE STILL
TIES Up FILMS
Union Representative Says
Producers Are Guilty OF
Breach Of Faith.

HOLLYWOOD, July 81. U.P)-A
strike of technical workers still
hamstrung the motion picture in
dustry today despite reports from
producers that the workers had
agreed to return to their positions
this morning while their wage prob
lens were arbitrated.
The strikers, through Richard j.
Green, international representative
of the International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees, yes
terday agreed to what they con-
sidered a reasonable plan for a
settlement of their problems, and
were told they could return to work
today.
Shortly before midnight, how
ever, a lengthy statement was is
sued on behalf of the five affiliated
unions whose members walked out
last week.
"In spite of statements made last
night regarding the l. A. t. S. E.
strike in the film studios, the strike
continues in fun effect and will
continue until fair settlement has
been reached" the statement said.
"The producers abused a promise
to negotiate settlement as a pre-
text for issuing statements that the
strike had been broken.
From the commencement of this
dispute the union leaders have full
ly realized the need for cooperation
with the Presidents national re-
covery program. They have at
tempted from the first to reach 4
reasonable, peaceful settlement.
Not Factional Fight
"In discussion with Louis B.
Mayer, representing the producers,
union representatives were promised
that the producers would enter into
negotiations for settlement if the
I. A. T. S. E. men would return to
their posts and permit production
to resume.
after the union leaders had been
induced to agree to what they con-
sidered a reasonable plan, and In
ternational Representative Richard
j. Green had agreed to meet with
Pat Casey, producers representa-
tive, the producers went back on
their promise and refused to treat
with the men, except individually
Before this time, the producers
have sought to convince the general
public that the dispute was over a
! jurisdictional fight between two
unions. Such is not the case.
"In spite of this demonstration oi
bad faith by the producers, Mr.
Green said he will be prepared tc
meet Mr.. Casey and discuss fair
settlement Thursday.
"(Signed) Harold v. Smith, How
ard E. Hurd, Lew Blk, E. w. APP
person, Carl j. Jountz."
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
FEDERAL MEN
HERE TO MAKE
LOAN SURVEY

At a well-attended dinner meet
ing last night of the chamber of
commerce, at which w. H. Tyler,
Jr., presided, Paul A. Ewing, asso-
ciate irrigation economist, U. S.
bureau of agricultural engineering,
H. F. Blaney, irrigation engineer;
j. H. Mccormick, assistant civil
engineer, and Prof. w. w. Wier,
drainage engineer, were present as
guests of the chamber, and were in
troduced to the assemblage by Pre-
sident Tyler. These engineers are
in Imperial Valley for the purpose
of making a survey to determine
the eligibility of valley lanvs for
federal farm land loans, and were
sent at direction of Secretary of
Agriculture Wallace for this pur-
pose.
All the visitors are familiar with
Imperial Valley, their work having
necessitated frequent trips to this
area in the past. Prof. w. w. Wier,
in particular, has made many visits
here, and was largely instrumental
in having adopted the present
drainage plan, under which large
drainage mains and laterals were
constructed. He spent much time
here when the construction of the
drainage system began, about ten
years ago, and has returned fire.
quently since then.
Evan Hewes, president of the
farm bureau and director of I'm
Derial Irrigation district, told the
gathering of pending legislation at
Sacramento, explaining particular
ly the proposed income tax measure
and outlining its effects if adopt
ed.
Frank Beyschlag, county agent,
at request of Chairman Tyler, gave
a short explanation of the wheat
situation. He explained the pro-
cessing tax by which it sought to
increase the returns to the grower.
Beyschlag told his auditors that
cnly about five-eighths of the
wheat produced in this country can
be used domestically. Our exports
he declared, are now exceedingly
small, leaving three-eighths of the
crop to go into surplus.
European tariffs, on wheat, the
speaker affirmed, had practically
ruined our export trade. A few
years ago our exports to Europe,
he averred, were about 100000, ,00O
bushels annually. This year our
exports will not exceed 10000, ,000
bushels, he predicted. Our surplus
wheat piles up, it was explained
until, as of July /, we had an ap-
parents surplus of 360,O00,000 BUSH
els. Government agencies are at
tempting to combat this situation,
and restore normal prices as well.
The attendance last evening was
the largest of the summer season.
Chamber directors expressed graft
fication at the interest shown in
the Wednesday dinners, and COM
mended program chairman Mark
M. Munson for the success of these
weekly gatherings.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
AWAITS
AIMEE s MOVE
Attorney Issues Statement That
Evangelist Can Have Hot
Court Fight.

LOS ANGELES, July 81. GU.p;-
If Aimee Semple Mcpherson Hut
ton has any inclination to throw
tsones, her rotund husband, David
l.. Hutton, Jr., has plenty of am
munition himself, he declared to-
day.
"Dimpled Dave" who deserted
Angelus temple for career in
vaudeville and brought suit for di-
vorce against the temple leader, ap-
parently took particular objection
to two statements attributed to Mrs.
McPherson- Hutton in Baltimore.
One was that there was mo room
in the temple for hypocrites," and
another that Dave is on the slide
and can't last"
In between such statements,
Aimee had sandwiched remarks
about her dear hearted Dave"
Hutton's attorney, Jerome Mayo,
today issued a carefully drawn
statement which intimated that If
Aimee wanted a good court fight
over the divorce, it would be well
coined with open arms.
"We do not wish to appear in the
role of prosecutors of woman who
is ILL.," the statement said, land we
have endeavored to date to be con-
ciliatory, I believe. But the inter-
ests of my client, Mr.. Hutton must
be safeguarded. While I, personally
feel that it is my duty to effect a
reconciliation between estranged
couples whenever possible, and
shall endeavor at all times to do
SO, in this instance I am prepared
to amend the Hutton complaint to
suit whatever exigencies may arise,
however sensational the amFnd-
ments may be.
1--WE do not want to seem hard
on Mrs. MsPherson- Hutton, partic-
ularly in view of the fact that she
has at various times recently been
reported as i'll. We have received
many letters from persons in SYM
pathy with her, pointing out that
this illness has been reported. We
had in tlind such circunfstanceS as
we filed our complaint, and still
bear it in mind, but should the oc-
casion warrant it, much more ex-
plicit and detailed complaint can
be substituted for the one filed"
BALTIMORE, Md, July 27. W.pi
The money came from Angelus
CONTINUED On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1933-07-27
DECREE DEATH
! FOR K|DNAPER
Extreme Penalty To Be Melted
Out To Abductor Of Kansas
City Woman.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 81. (U.P)
Death was decreed by jury here
today for Walter H. MCGEE, con-
victed of the ransom kidnapping of
Miss Mary McElroy, daughter of
Judge H. F. McE1roy, city manager
of Kansas City.
The jury returned verdict find
ing MCGEE guilty of plotting and
leading the abduction and recon-
mended he be hanged for the
crime.
The recommendation is manda-
tory under Missouri law.
The verdict was the first case in
which the death penalty has been
| invoked in the war against kid
napers.
MCGEE received the verdict with
out emotion. He was seated in the
courtroom with his mother and sis
ter when the members of the jury
filed in to report the decision.
| Conviction came just two months
after the daring abduction of Miss
McElroy, who was seized at her
home while other members of the
family were absent.
She was taken to an isolated
house a few miles west of Kansa.
City and chained to a basement
wall for more than "a hours while
negotiations for her ransom were
in progress.
The abductors demanded 100000
from Judge McElroy, but she was
released upon payment of $4,000,
most of which was recovered after
arrest of MCGEE and the others
charged with participation in the
abduction.
Defense attorneys offered no evi-
dence at McGee's trial. He made a
confession Immediately after his
arrest, and no effort was MADE H.
set aside the confession.
Fight Death Sentence
His attorneys concentrated Oh a
plea to the jury not to recommend
the death penalty. They argued that
Miss McElroy had not been mis-
treated during her captivity, and
asserted her captors had shown her
every possible consideration.
The case was given to the jury
at 5:15 p. m. yesterday with a plea
by prosecuting attorneys that the
death penalty be imposed as a sure
means to stamp out the rising men,
ace of kidnapings.
All members agreed to McGee's
guilt Immediately after the jury re-
ceived the case.
Trial of George MCGEE, brother
of the convicted man, on charges
of participating in the kidnapping OF
Miss McElroy was postponed two
weeks.
1t was to have begun today, i'm
mediately after conclusion of Wal
ters case.
A third man, Clarence Click, is
under arrest and awaiting trial and
officers are hunting Clarence Ste
veins, accured of participating in
the abduction plot.