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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
SEVEN DIE IN
TRUCK CRASH

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Aug. 10. U.H
Six persons were killed near here
today when truck loaded with
farm folks returning to their homes
after a holiday at the Worlds fair
in Chicago was struck by another
truck.
Seven other persons were injured,
all seriously.
The dead were: Kenneth Liech-
litner, 16, Wakarusa, Ind; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Berkey, Wakarusa;
Mrs. Mary Wisler, 27; Wayne Piv-
penger, Is; Gerald Messmore, l6.
Leesburg.
The victims were members of a
party of 80 that left their homes
near Wakarusa yesterday. They
left Chicago shortly before mid
night.
The driver of the other truck,
westbound toward Chicago, did not
stop. His vehicle sideswiped the
Wakarusa truck, forcing it into a
ditch.
The victims. most of them asleep
or doing, were riding on make
shift seats placed in the read of
their vehicle. The impact ripped
their truck apart, strewing dead
and injured along the highway for
80 feet.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
FLUME BREAK
ACROSS BORDER

Water was turned out Of the West
Side main canal at 2 o'clock this
morning when a 30-foot break in
the 3O0-foot flume across New Ri
yer six miles below Mexicali, was
reported by the Imperial Irrigation
district Waterman.
Slight damage resulted from the
break and water was diverted to
the West Side through the Cerro
Prieto and Solfatura canals, accord
ing to w. E. Hartzog, assistant gen.
eral superintendent of the irriga-
ton wistrict.
Water was escaping through the
bulge in the wooden structure,
Hartzog said, when the Waterman
discovered it. Quick action averted
damage and crews began repairs
shortly after 2 a. m. Repairs are
expected to be completed within Y
hours
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Passengers On
Yacht Rescued

HUNTINGTON PARK, Calf,
Aug. 10. tU.Pj-A story of the rescue
of crew and passengers of the $40
900 yacht Alma which ran aground
on the rocks of Point Vincente was
told today by H. B. Meals. one OF
the eight persons aboard.
Meals said they were stranded on
the rocks for eight hours before be-
ing rescued by japanese fishermen.
They split up and went to their
homes to rest, Meals, yacht bro
ker, said.
Although the SO foot yacht was
beached early Wednesday, author
tiles lost trace of crew and passen-
gers after they had reached the
docky shores. The vessel was own
ed by w. j. Walker, San Francisco
lumberman, who chartered it to
Capt, Alex johnson.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
At
POLLS TODAY

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 10. UP
Dry leaders conceded a wet victory
today as Missouri voted on the 2lst
(repeaD amendment. Political OBJ
servers geenrally agreed that the
state would be the 22nd to repud-
late national prohibition.
A light vote was in prospects with
the total expected to be 100000, a
third of the ballots cast in the No
vember election. The Kansas City
Journal Post predicted all Ia Mis-
souri, counties would vote wet.
After futile efofrts to halt the
election by court action, dry lead
ers urged adherents to amass as
large vote as possible to insure
dry representation in legislation af-
ter repeal.
Postmaster General James A..
Farley, Governor Guy Park and Ru-
hey Hulen, state Democratic chair
man, urged large wet vote.
st. Louis, Kansas City, st. Jc.
seph, Springfield and Joplin were
expected to cast the bulk of the
vote. Wet leaders expected to win
| by at least to l.
Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann said
st. Louis, a brewery center, would
mote wet by approximately ia to
L."
Gus C. Nations, attorney, and P
A. Tote, superintendent of the state
Anti-Saloon league, saw no hope OF
victory for the drys but said they
still hoped through an appeal to the
supreme court to have the election
nullified. The state supreme court
refused Nations an injunction last
week.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
LABOR LEADER
is PROMOTED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. up -
Edward F. McGrady, trouble shoot
er for Hugh S. johnson, recovery
administrator, today became assist
ant secretary of labor by appoint
ment of President Roosevelt.
In addition to giving the Nation
al Recovery Administration close
hookup with the labor department,
the appointment of McGrady COVE
the American Federation of Labor
long sought representation in nigh
administrative councils. McGrady,
legislative representative of the A..
F. of l.. for many years, was loaned
TO the MIRA to be assistant admins
trotor for labor.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Naval Chieftain
Visits Studios

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10. U.P}-
A visit to motion picture studio
was crowded in a busy routine to-
day by Henry L. Roosevelt, assist
ant secretary of the navy.
Here on an official tour of the
Pacific coast naval bases, Col.
Roosevelt assured the local cham
Der of commerce yesterday there
would be no transfer OF naval OPP
erations to San Francisco at this
time. He spoke in reference to eff
forts of the bay area to have San
Francisco reappointed a base.
Il have heard rumors OF supposed
changes in fleet base" Roosevelt
said IT can assure you that as
long as tfS fleet remains on the
coast, no tAtnges are contemplated
in the present operating plan.'
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
MAN
CRASH VICTIM

FLORENCE, Ariz., Aug. 10. UE--
Ruben Ramirez, Mexicali, Mex,
customs officer. today was report
ed resting easily" from injuries
suffered in an automobile accident
south of here that claimed the life
of SAVING De La Rosa, fellow Of
ficer.
The two officers were enroute to
Southern Arizona early yesterday
when Ramirez, the driver Of the
automobile, apparently fell asleep,
according to Sheriff Walter Layeen.
and the machine careened off the
highway into ditch and overturn-
ed.
Ramirez is suffering from a skull
fracture, broken jaw bone and
nose, the loss OF five teeth and cuts
about the eyes.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19

PLANNING To
VISIT VALLEY
Head Of Farm Credit Admins
tration To Survey Conditions
For Loans Here.
ATTITUDE Is FAVORABLE
Indications From Washington
That More Lenient Considera-
ton To Be Given.

Henry Morgenthau, governor OF
the farm credit administration: A.
S. Goss, commissioner, and several
assistants in the federal farm cred
it administration will arrive in I'M
perial Valley about September /,
to consult local officials concerning
the possibility of making land bank
loans TO valley rancners.
This information was contained
in a telegram received at Imperial
Irrigation district headquarters this
morning from F. w. Greer, valley
newspaperman representing the
district in Washington.
There is a possibility that Sen
ator William Gibbs McAdoo may
accompany the land bank men
when they visit this section on their
trip through California.
The group of officials will leave
Washington by airplane next week.
Goss expressed the view that he
would like to lend emergency funds
to Imperial Valley with the posi-
bility of opening the entire terri
tory to land bank loans in the fall.
The projected visit of the loan
officials brought renewed hope to
valley residents who have labored
many years to secure government
farm loans. Those most active in
attempting TO secure loans often ex-
press the conviction that this Sec.
ton is being unfairly Disseminated
against and has been so treated for
years.
Making Survey Now
During recent months the plan
to obtain loans and get Imperial
Valley off the black list" has
brought together heads of many
valley organizations. Government
al officials have been interviewed
repeatedly and many letters have
! been written in regard to the loans.
| A group of government investi-
gators is here now carrying on an
intensive study of the local situa-
ton and local organizations lend
every assistance to the investiga-
tors by furnishing all available
data.
When district directors and Off
Gals decided to go to Washington
on All-American canal business,
they decided also to work on the
farm loan proposition. Since their
arrival in the capital they have
conferred with heads of the farm
loan administration and placed the
matter before them.
The visit of the governor and
commissioner Of the farm credit
administration will be the occasion
of wide interest on the part of ali
residents.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
ME- R11~
0,ass Mcknight Syndicate. Inc.
PR0F|TEER|NG
On SALES TAX
To Be CURbED

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 10. U.P)-
An active campaign to stop profit
teering in the collection of the 2k
per cent sales tax will be opened
Sept. l when field agents will be
sent into every California county,
the state board of equalization an
nounced today.
This action was promised by the
board as result of scores of pro-
tests that the taxing of small pur-
chases had gone as high as 20 per
cent.
The buying public may be assur-
ed that we will stop the collection
of an excessive sales tax" said
Fred E. Stewart. board member.
The board also announced that
all retailers must be licensed by
Sept. l. To date approximately
rs, 900 have paid their 81 license
fee. It is estimated at least 100000
licenses will be issued before the
deadline.
Concentrating on the licensing
and -profiteering campaign, the
board sidetracked for the time be-
ing efforts to work out a system
for the collection of the tax on
small purchases, leaving this prob
lem up to the buyer and seller.
1--WE are studying stamp, scrip
or coupon method OF collecting
taxes amounting to less than cent.
If a practical system can be de-
vised the board will offer it to the
public as convenience" said Rich
ard E. Collins, board chairman.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
CUSTOMS HAVE
FINE INCREASE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 49,. W.P,-
Exports from the Los Angeles Gus.
toms district showed 81 ,208, 7O4
gain last month over July. 1892,
Collector of Customs Howard w.
Saeger reported today. Imports
showed a corresponding gain, at
tributed to a great extent to i'm
ported beer shipments.
Exports from Los Angeles and san
Luis Obispo were valued at S., lO3,-
524 compared with 1894, 783 IN
July, 1892. Imports were valued at
s2,697 ,6O6 as against $l,848,048 IN
1882, an increase of $849,558. Col
lections increased from $3.50, POT to
$378,1O5.
The report showed 1923 vessels en-
tered Los Angeles harbor and 81
cleared during the month.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
PL0TTERS To
BE PUNISHED

TOXIC, Aug. 10. U.P}rSentences
of eight years Imprisonment were
recommended today by the procu-
rator for II army cadets who played
a minor part in a reign of terror
climaxed by the assassination OF
the aged Premier Inukai on May Is,
1882.
The recommendations to the
courtmartial were heavier than had
been expected. They were believed
to indicate severe penalties to the
naval men who were ringleaders in
the amazing plot against Japanese
party government and against the
lives of many notables, including
the American ambassador, Joseph
Clark Grew.
A flood of petitions asking mercy
for the cadets came from all parts
of Japan.
Nine small boys amputated their
little fingers and sent them to War
Minister Sadao Araki as proof of
the patriotic fervor that inspired
their pleas for leniency.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. Some
people call President Roosevelt "Mr.
President" Some call him MIR.
Roosevelt Some still call him "Mr.
Governor"
But Miss Margaret LELAND has
name for him all her own. She
calls his "F. D."
Good morning, F. d." says Miss
LELAND when the president arrives
at the executive offices. This is
ready for you to sign F. D." she says
when she prepares a document for
him.
All of that indicates that Miss
LELAND is closer to him even than
the members of his cabinet. The
indication is correct. AS personal
secretary of Mr.. Roosevelt, Miss Le-
Hand knows more about the bust
ness of the United States than any
other one person, the President OK
cepted.
She lives in the White House
and is regarded by the numerous
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
STATE FOREST
FIRES FEWER

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 10. U.H-
A combination of circumstances
has made possible record low
loss from forest fires in state
protected areas, the state division
of forestry reported today.
Losses during the first six months
of the year amounted to S53,80o
with 45,459 acres burned, most OF
which was grass land. First half
losses last year amounted to ST.
344. and in 1881 the August losses
totaled $601,333.
Aid o. federal forest camps, gen.
orally favorable weather and con-
troll of incendiarism was credited
by w. B. Rider, deputy state for
ester, with holding down forest fire
losses so far this year.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
PASS BUIEDING CODE

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10. U.Pj-
A new building code, designed to
afford residents greater safety from
earthquakes, has been passed by
city council.
Amending the existing building
law, the council voted to require flu
ture structures built on specifica-
lions to resist strong shocks. School
buildings were given added protec-
ton in the new code which becomes
effective within 80 days after pub
LEGATION.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
GUARD FAMILY
OF MACHADO

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10. U.P,--
Detectives were assigned to inves-
tigate a report today that Cuban
refugees planned to bomb the
Pennsylvania hotel where the fam
lily of Gerardo Machado, deposed
president of Cuba, is staying.
Daniel Crawford, Jr., manager Of
the hotel, said he was informed in
telephone call that the hotel
would be bombed unless the Ma
chados left.
"At first I thought it was a
crank" he said, but today learn
ed it was only friend playing a
practical joke
Police declined to take any risks,
however, and additional guards were
ordered to the hotel.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Local Doctor Is
Hospital Patient

DR.. o. H. Van Eman, of this city,
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis at White Memorial hospital,
Los Angeles, according to informa-
ton received here today.
The report stated that he was
resting comfortably today and all
indications were that he would
make rapid recovery.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Good Actress But
Not Housekeeper

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 10. U.H-
Mrs. Dorothy Huston, 81, former
actress, knew what TO do before a
movie camera but in real life made
a poor housekeeper, her husband,
John Huston, 20, asserted in filing
suit for divorce. Huston is the son
of Walter Huston, the actor.
Young Huston, film writer, pro-
posed settlement providing his
wife with $50 a week for three
wears. They were married in 1926.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Italian Flyer
To Seek Record

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10. W.H -
Lieut.. Tito Falconi, Italian ace who
twice lost the worlds record for in
verted endurance flying to Milo
Burcham of Long Beach, will at
tempt to regain it with an upside
down flight from st. Louis to Chi
cago, he announced today.
Falconi who has remained in Los
Angeles since the National Air ra-
ces last month, said he expected to
make the 800 mile flight some time
next week in approximately four
hours. Burcham set the present rec
ord of 2 hours, 20 minutes, SO Sec
onds Thursday.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Injuries Fatal
To Railroad Man

Injuries received in an accident
Wednesday, when he was crushed
by a load of bridge shims, near
Ruthven on the Southern Pacific
main line, proved fatal last night
to Felipe Cano, Mexican railroad
worker.
Cano, with two other men, were
riding OH a motor car when sudden
ly applied brakes shifted the load
of bridge shims. causing them to
derail the car.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Bet He Dodges
All Ropes NoW

MONTEBELLO, Calf. Aug.
10. W.PSChester Cote is only
two and a half years old, yet
he almost hanged himself.
Play ing alone in the yard Of
his home, Chester found an old
swing rope toying in the
breeze. A moose was in one
end. The boy climbed on
box, placed his head in the
moose and kicked the box out
from under him.
His 5-year-Old brother found
him, unconscious. A physician
revived him and said he would
recover.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
Beer Tax Third
InU. s. Revenue

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. U.P) -
Taxes on the manufacture and sale
OF 80 per cent beer has become
the third largest source of revenue
for the United States government,
internal revenue figures showed to-
day.
A total of $16,644,957 was collect
ed by the government from this
source during the month of July,
the figures revealed. This amount
showed substantial increase over
June total, $l3,753,7 1874.
In come and cigarette taxes were
the only items yielding larger re-
ceipts during July.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
ASKS RUSSIAN AID

VIENNA, Aug. 10. U.P,-Cardinal
Theodore Innitzer, archbishop OF
Vienna, today issued an appeal to
members of all religious faiths to
cooperate in organization Of a COM
mittee for the relief of starving
Russians.
The archbishop's appeal declared
10000 Russians have died of star
walton In the past few months,
mainly in the Ukraine and eau
caSuS.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING

The Epworth league of the Meth
odist Episcopal church will meet at
7 o'clock tomorrow night at the
home of Agnes Pennington at 88l
Commercial street. Members are in
vited to attend.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
SUES STREET RAILWAY

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 49, tU.H--
Mrs. Frances e. Jebb, 80, mother
in-law OF State Comptroller Ray l..
Riley, suffered severe injuries when
dragged go feet by street car, She
alleged in seeking $4,000 damages
from the Los Angeles railway cor
poration. She accused the conduct
or OF closing the door as she was
alightinQ
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
SPORTSMAN DIES

COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 10. U.P-
DR.. Robert S. ,Drury, formerly part
owner of the Boston Red Sox and
n widely known surgeon died at
his home here today of heart dis
ease. DR.. Drury sold his interest
in the baseball club last winter TO
u,o,,, xau,lxa,i -Roston SportSm2p.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1933-08-19
@IHlnLdLzoe
W ,soys:

NEW YORK, Aug. 10. (Spe-
ciaD-I been working day and
night since almost yesterday
with this fellow johnson on a
code for comedians. He claims
that senators and congressman
come under cur code. I claim
theirs is a separate union, that
they are professionals and in
class by themselves and that US
amateur comedians should not
be classed with 'em.
I hate to defy this MIRA but
am going to carry my fight to
the country, because according
to his code it would give work
to more senator's and congress
men, and I claim that's the
only thing We don't want more
of. "i- y
So it looks like I am really
the first one to lock horns with
this tough guy johnson, but l
believe I got the people with
me.
Yours
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
MUSICAL PROGRAM AT
WOMAN'S CLUB PLEASING

The Tuesday meeting of the Libby
Womans Club was most successful.
Reports from the various committees
showed that the Club is actively work.
ing in all departments. A visitor, Mrs.
Chester of Dodson, Montana, spoke
about the Dodson Woman's Club and
their work
The program was a musical treat, IN
charge Of Mrs. Walter Neils. Selections
offered by the Girls and Boys Glee
Clubs were very pleasing. The Club en-
ioyed two violin solos by Archie Minde,
and two piano numbers by Miss
Blanche Fousek.
Mrs. Neils graciously sang several
groups Of songs of various nations,
singing numbers in Italian, German,
Norwegian and other languages Before
each group she explained the songs and
if they were in foreign language she
gave a resume of them. The women
were enthusiastic about the program
and considered it most delightful. Hav-
ing numbers explained and well per-
formed helps lot in music apprecia-
ton.
After the program Valentine cakes
and tea were served by the Mesdames
Barkee, Harris, Dexter, Carleton, Webb
Reid and Miss Anita Harris.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Logging Train
Runs Wild Down
Steep Grade
Six Loaded Cars Piled Up in Terrific
Smash---None OF Crew
Injured

The logging train of the J. Neils
Lumber company caused some excite
ment Friday when it ran wild down
a steep grade in the Swamp creek dis
trict and ended by piling six loaded
cars against a high embankment,
smashing the cars badly. None of the
crew was injured, as they jumped from
the train when it became evident it
could not be held on the steep grade
The train of Ii loaded cars pulled
onto long steep section and Engineer
Bernard Schlumm applied the brakes,
giving the usual amount Of air. Seeing
that the brakes were not holding. he
applied all the air possible but still
without effect, the train all the time
gaining momentum. Seeing that the
brakes would not hold, the men all
piled off, including Schlumm, Firemen
Sturm, George Smith and Jimmy
Reedy None Of them was hurt as they
left the speeding train.
The wild train broke up as it passed
a siding, the six first cars breaking
loose from the locomotive and piling
up against steep embankment The
locomotive ran on down the track
short distance and stopped. 1t is said
the damaged cars can be rebuilt
According to report, the extremely
cold weather was responsible for the
brakes not holding as it is said brakes
have to become warmed to some ex-
tent before they will grip the wheel.
Walter Neils, company manager, says
that train crews have Instructions to
leave a train at any time they find it
cannot be held.
Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1933-02-16
Was Pleasant Affair

The bridge party given last Thursday
evening at the home =ofMrs. Susan
Carleton, under the auspices of the '0e
Club and other Catholic ladies. was
one of the outstanding social affairs
of the. winter season. Twelve tables
were in play, with hostesses in charge
of each table The. hostesses were Mrs
Bertha Crotteau, Mrs. Jos. Kujawa
Mrs. Brouillard, Mrs. H. E. Racicot
Mrs. E. l. Racicot, Mrs. Louis Gamache,
Mrs. Ray Pival, and the Misses Court
wright, Haubrick, Liebe, McGrade and
At the card games Mrs. Dun
gan won high score prize for the ladies
and Sidney Crotteau for the men.
Other entertainment features consisted
of a vocal solo, Because" by Mrs.
DUNCAN, a duet, "The Camel Train..'
by Miss Shave and Miss Fuller; two
piano numbers by Miss Fousek, Sous
Bois," and THE Rosary"