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Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
TAX DODG|NG
SCHEME TOLD
BY WITNESS
Van Sweringen Admits Subsid-
iary Company Formed To
Evade Income Tax
PLAN COMES WITHIN Law
Pecora Exposes Plan As Weak
ness In Federal Governments
Machinery.
BY LYLE c. WILSON
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, June 7-Organ-
ization of special subsidiary COM
panies to take advantage of income
tax exemptions was revealed today
in the questioning of o. P. Van
Sweringen, Cleveland railroad mag
nate, during the senate Morgan
inquiry.
The information regarding Van
Sweringen income taxes was dis
closed during questioning Of Van
Sweringen regarding the purpose
behind formation of the General
Securities Corporation in May,
1927.
The inquiry was recessed at 12:45
Until p. m.
The inquiry turned to the income
tax matters after the senate bank
ing and currency committee draft.
ed a resolution under which 1t
could proceed to investigate secur-
tiles sales of partners in j. P. Nor
gan and company, with special ref
erence to tax payments.
Van SWeringen, a more willing
witness than during his two days
of previous testimony, began the
session by disclosing that the vast
Van Sweringen railroad organiza-
ton was built up from an original
"shoe string investment of ST.
900, 1000.
Ferdinand Pecora. committee con-
sui, said during the luncheon recess
that the taxes escaped by the Van
Sweringens through organization of
subsidiaries as mediums for ex-
changing stocks ran into millions
! of dollars although he had not been
able to compute the exact amount.
Acknowledges Purpose
Van Sweringen acknowledged
that the purpose was to avoid by a
legal means the payment of taxes
"This is the first time we have
been able to show from a witness
that the purpose of these subsidi-
aries is in many cases to avoid pay
ing taxes,' Pecora said.
"It is legal. This inquiry is de-
signed to bring out such weakness
es as this in the tax laws passed by
congress.
The instance Of the General Sc
curities Corporation was developed
by Pecora as an example of how it
is worked, his aides said later.
"This process is typical of nu-
merous holding companies. They
organize third company and then
by transferring stock through it
avoid showing any profit on the
books Pecora said.
In the General Securities trans
action to which Van Sweringen
testified 225,0O0 shares of stock
were involved, carrying a large
margin of potential profit, the ex-
act amount of which had not been
computed.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
Veteran Film
Actress Dead

HOLLYWOOD, June 7. UP
The death of Julia Swayne Cor
don, "a, pioneer screen actress, in
her home here May %, was revealed
today by her husband. Cremation
services were held the following
day under her legal name of Sarah
Victoria Swayne.
Miss Gordon, a native of Colum-
bus, o., studied dramatics under
Jessie Bonstelle in Denver. She
worked for SO a cay Tor the old
Edison film company in 1905 and
in 1907 became a star for the now
defunct Vitagraph company. She
played the leading role in "Scara-
mouche' her last starring vehicle
in 1917. Recently she did a bit
part in a picture starring Kate
Smith, radio singer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
Eight Shot In
Coal Mine War

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, June 7. W.P)
Seven miners and special dep
uty were shot, one probably fatally,
and a score Of persons were injured
in pitched battle in which 1000
pickets attempted to halt opera
tions at the Peerless mine of the
Peabody Coal company today.
Thomas Urban, 25, Springfield,
employed at the mine, was shot in
the abdomen and physicians be-
lieved he would die.
Both men and women were in
the concentration of pickets which
marched on the mine as employees
entered the shaft.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
BY WILLIAM F. KERBY
United Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON, June 7. - Insur-
gent leaders of the house today re-
jected flatly President Roosevelt S
compromise in the bitter dispute
over veterans economies.
New executive regulations. esti-
mated to restore between $50, j.
900 and $70,O00,000 of the previous
S420,000000 reduction effected by
President Roosevelt, were attacked
as inadequate by Representa-
tive Patman (Dem) Texas and
others of the powerful soldiers
bloc.
This group, anticipating COM
plete victory, will press on for
house acceptance of a senate rider
to the independent offices appro-
priation bill which adds $l70, 900, 900
to x-servicemen' allowances
Scme administration supporters,
however, believed the President S
action might bring many revolving
congressman back in line. Speaker
Rainey expressed belief Mr.. Roose-
velt would not sign the bill if the
senate provisions were retained
The house Democratic steering
committee, which had been ready
to kick over the administration
traces and go on record in favor
of the senate rider, will meet with
the President today. The chief ex-
ecutive will seek to bring into line
this key group of congressional
leaders, who have considerable in
fluence with the rank and file of
members.
Upon the results Of this meeting
may depend the success or failure
of the compromise. Many of the
policy-forming group have been
leaders in the congressional revolt
against the White House. Original
murmurings against alleged "injus-
tices' to veterans were conveyed
to the White House through a SUBJ
committee of the policy group.
Critics of the administration
compromise, among them Repre-
sentative Connery, Mass influen-
tial member of the steering COM
mittee, still were dissatisfied with
the treatment accorded Spanish
American war veterans and also
World war eX-servicemen with
disabilities merely presumed to be
traceable to war service.
The President S new policy liber-
alizes previous cuts ordered for
veterans whose injuries are directly
due to wartime service, but the
"presumptive' class numbering
thousands, still is subject to dras-
tic reductions.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
DOG HAD BIRTHDAY PARTY

MACON, Ga. U.P) - Mrs. Mary
Ayres Harris recently entertained
25 children at her home here to
celebrate the 18th birthday of her
big collie dag, Possum. Possum
strolled down the front walk to
greet each guest. Among the gifts
were four soup bones, a blue plate,
a stick of candy, a can of salmon,
and 65 cents in silver coins.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
BY RICHARD d. MCMILLAN


United Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1888, by United Press
PARIS, June THE French gov
ernment does not propose to pay
either the defaulted Dec. Is war
debt payment to the United States
or the one due June Is.
Although the cabinet has not for
mally made its decision, the United
Press learned the governments at
titude from an unimpeachable Of
ficial source.
The government, especially Pre-
mier Edouard Daladier, opposes
payment for the following reasons:
Firstly, they know they would be
overthrown by the Socialists and
Nationalists in the chamber of de-
puties if they paid.
Secondly, they have been led to
believe that Washington would
prefer the debtor nations to default
than voluntarily grant them revis-
ion.
1t was understood the French
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
SCHOOLS WILL
TRY TOOBTA|N
R. F. {. LOAN

Resolution instructing B. M. Cru
well, district superintendent of
school, to make a survey of the var
ious school needs which might be
recommended as relief work pro-
jects coming under the heading of
the emergency relief project, was
passed by the elementary school
board Of trustees at their meeting
yesterday in the Wilson school.
The federal government has made
available to the various states the
sum of $50,000,000 for emergency
relief under which school projects
may be included. The money is to
be spent on work projects, not ma
terials and supplies. This informa
ton wGS sent to the board of trus-
tees in a letter from Vierling Ker-
sey, state superintendent of public
instruction.
The trustees felt that permanent
improvements for the schools such
as lawns for Mckinley, Lincoln and
East Side, we're worthy of inclusion
| and of more value to the commun-
ity than just projects to create
work. Gruwell will make a survey
of school needs, present it to the
board of supervisors who in turr
will forward the request to th'
state emergency relief administra
ton.
Postpone Appointments
Discussion of teachers appoint.
ments and salary schedules wa'
postponed until June 20 when &
special meeting of the board vii
be held. At that time the tax col
! lections will be in, the tax mora
torium will be over, and by thai
time the vote on the Riley-Stewart
| plan will be over SO that the boarc
then will have concrete knowledge
as to the amount of money thai
will be available.
Gruwell gave his complete fin
ancial report for the year. Mrs. Oti!
Tipps appeared before the boarc
! to request that the school cafeteria
be turned over to her next year a!
a private project. The board queS'
toned the legality of this move anc
furthermore felt that it would, un
J der such plan, be difficult to ar
range for the free lunches such a
have been given in the past for need.
school children. 1t was decided tina
the cafeteria will be run next yea
/ according to this years arrange
/ ment.
Others who appeared before tn
board we're Mrs. Mildred Smith ant
Mrs. Nilla Harris.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
INDIANA QUITS
WATER WAGON

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June 7.
U.P-Indiana favors repeal of the
18th amendment by a nearly two
to one majority, results of yester-
days election indicated today
Returns from all put a few scat
tered precincts revealed that of the
329 delegates elected to the state
convention June 26, 252 will favor
repeal and II will oppose it.
Unofficial returns from 1866 of
the states 3,69l precincts gave: for
repeal, 532 1888; against repeal. $685.
SOL.
Indiana was the first state in
which there was doubt of the out
come to vote on repeal.
Repealists gained most of their
strength in yesterdays vote from
industrial sections. Rural commun-
tiles put up a stubborn fight but
many farmers were too busy to go
to the polls.
PHOENIX, Ariz., June 7. tU.PJ-
Attempts of dry forces to block le-
gislative action designed to provide
machinery for vote on repeal of
the 18th amendment, were de-
nounced today in the Arizona house
of representatives.
The attack against the prohibi-
tionists came shortly after Rep. L.
S. Williams set off a wave of ora
tory criticising lobbying.
Rep. Nat Dysart, dry, attempt
ed to defend them and prohibition
supporters in the gallery cheered
his efforts, only to be warned by
ushers they would be ousCed if they
persisted in the demonstration.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, June 7.
U.P)-Anti-Salo League superin-
tendentS of several southern states
met in executive session here to-
day under leadership of F. Scott
Mcbride, national superintendent,
tn map plans for an attempt to
solidify the south against the 21st
amendment.
Among prominent dry leaders at
the meeting was Bishop James M.
Cannon, of Washington.
"If the south stands firm on the
18th amendment, Bishop Cannon
said, "repeal will fail. But I offer
no predictions as to what the south
will do.'
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
HEN ADOPTED PUPPIES

MARSHALLVILLE Ga. (U.R -
Deprived of her newly-hatched
chicks, a hen on the farm of Mrs,
Henry A. Lee took charge of the
job of mothering five fox terrier
puppies. The hen drives away the
dogs real mother whenever she
approaches. When the hen clucks,
the puppies rush to her and warm
themselves under her wings.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07

application referred to in your tel
egram as soon as 1T is received.
Mr.. Bestor advised me that he
lived on the edge of Imperial Val
ley at one time and that he is
sympathetically inclined towards
our citizens and hopes very much
that some way can be worked out
to give them relief. He called my
attention, however, to a very re-
cent decision of the supreme court
of Washington holding that the last
acre in the district is liable for the
bonded Indebtedness of the district,
regardless of its pro-rata part hav-
ing been paid.
Mr.. BeStor also suggested that
there is fifty million dollars avail
able for loans to irrigation districts
through the Reconstruction Fin
ance Corporation by which they
could refinance their bonds and
thus make their citizens eligible in
this respect. This provision was in
cluded in the farm relief bill for
this specific purpose, and to aid in
a situation such as ours.
will appreciate it if you will ad-
wise me further in the light of the
above information as am extreme
ly interested in seeing that Imper-
ial county receives its share of any
relief program.
With kindest regards, and best
wishes, I am,
Cordially yours,
Geo. Burnham.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
MIDWEST To
GET RELIEF

KANSAS CITY, Mo, June 7. iUPJ
-Thunderstorms, cloudy skies and
lower temperatures were forecast
today for -parched middle Am
erica where eight have died from
heat since Sunday.
The prediction, welcomed by mil
lions of sufferers, came after the
heat wave was broken by damaging
storms in tie western rim OF the
affected area. .f.F
Temperatures of more than 100
fell to the sixties in western Ne
braska after violent rain and hail
storms swept a wide area where
tornado Wreaked havoc two weeks
ago.
Cooling winds blew from the
storm area and temperatures mod
Grated. The wheat harvest was
speeded up as result of prema-
ture ripening. Thousands of small
fish perished in inland lakes.
Dozens of prostration victims were
treated to keep the life toll down
to eight. Most of the victims drown
ed while seeking relief in streams
and lakes.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, June z. tUyD
Hope was held out for partial re-
lief today from the intense heat
wave which sent temperatures IN
the southwest soaring above 100 de-
grees.
The weather bureau forecast
slightly lower temperatures in Kan
sas, where the mercury touched lit
at Kiosk and ITO or above
at several scattered points. A pos
sibility of thtmdershowers In Mis-
souri, indicated break IN the
three day torrid wave.
All June heat records were brok-
en- at Omaha, Neb.. where tho
temperature reached peak OF LOT.
the same maximum as at Lincoln
and York. The mercury climbed TO
10l degrees at Kansas City.
Eight deaths in Nebraska. Kan
sas and Missouri we're attributed
directly or indirectly TO the heat.
Seven were drowning, for which
the rush to find relief In swim
ming was held responsible.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07

Congressman Burnham and Phil
D. Swing saw the federal loan
commissioner ana others connected
with the project yesterday urging
direct loans to Imperial Valley
farmers under the agreement set
forth in the relief bill and also
that they use their influence with
the federal land bank to make loans
in the valley.
In response to telegraphic in
structions from Imperial Irrigation
district directors, Swing contacted
Burn. am and the visits in the in
terest of the loans we're made.
Swing reported to the board in a
telegram received at district head
quarters today.
Senators Hiram Johnson and
William Gibbs McAdoo, Swing said,
sent strong letters to Commission
er Morgenthau, governor of the fed
eral farm loan commission, sup
porting the contentious OF Burn
ham and Swing.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
Baseball Scores
National League
At Boston,

Elliot, Peterson and Davis; Can't
well, A. Moore and Hargrave
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07

American League
Imperial Valley press., 1933-06-07
03FR|!S}!s:tR 3FEsa

BEVERLY HILLS, June 6.
(SpeciaD Attorney Pecora is
liable to have to do like RooSe-
velt, go to the radio and tell his
troubles. That old radio is the
greatest club ever invented for
a quick appeal. It's worth so
vetoes. Pecora can make those
senators say uncle" for him If
he tells it to the people. This is
great country. You never
know where our heroes will
come from. This Mattern was
a trap drummer in a jazz Or
chestra. That, I think, is the
greatest reformation in history.
Yours,
M& R1~~
0,s,, M.N.ush, Syndicate. La
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
REVIVAL BEING
CONDUCTED BY
SALVATIONISTS

Try Religion, All Else Has
Failed" is the slogan OF concert
ed effort CT evangelism now under
way throughout the United States
in every Salvation Army corps. Be-
lieying that the religious life OF
the people of the present time has
greatly controlled conditions, Com
mander Eyangeline Booth has COM
manded that special efforts be
made to awaken individuals to
spiritual truths.
Revival services began at the To-
cal corps, 635 Broadway, last Sun
day night, and will continue un-
til March II. Meetings will be held
each night, save Mondays, special
speakers and music having been
arranged
Tonight's service will be conduct
ed by Captain Horace Colby, who
has had.a wide range of service in
the Army throughout the western
territory. Sifce Noyember he has
been stationed here assisting in the
management of the mems shelter
His message is anticipated as a
very interesting one along old fash
ioned Gospel lines.
A street meeting will precede
each service and invitation Is ex-
tended to the public TO attend these
as well as the meetings in the hall
The street service will begin at 7:l5
and inside at O'Clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28

grown Tony Canzoneri.
Rosenbloom is %. and some of
the experts believe these years are
beginning to bear heavily on the
Broadway playboy who does most
of his training on the primrose
path. Make was floored the other
night in st. Louis by Al Stillman,
a virtual unknown. Some regard
his trip to the canvas as tipoff.
During his one year OF fighting
in the United States, Heuser num-
bered among his victims George
Nichols of Buffalo, former N. B. A.
champion, and George Manley of
Denver. He knocked Manley out
and Manley had beaten Rosen-
bloom twice in non-title bouts.
Rosenbloom is recognized a S
champion in New York state. The
N. B. A. at present has no title
holder, having vacated George
Nichols title recently. If Heuser
can defeat Rosenbloom impressive
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
ANOTHER TITLE
BOUT TONIGHT

LOS ANGELES, Feb. %. DIP
The worlds featherweight title
will be at stake tonight when Fred
die Miller, Cleveland, meets Baby
Arizmendi. the climbing young
Mexico City boy, who has won 248
out Of $50 fights in his meteoric
career, in 10 round bout at Olym-
pic auditorium.
Miller won his title from Tom
my Paul in Chicago several weeks
ago, while Arizmendi was recog-
nized formally by thenational box
ing association as logical crown
contender by earning decision
over Paul in Mexico City.
Kid Chocolate of Cuba is recog-
nized formally by the national box
ing commission as the feather
champion California, which usu-
ally strings with the Empire State
decisions, gave formal sanction to
the fight as being for the title last
week.
Arizmendi was on the short end
of the betting today for the first
time since Miller arrived. He COM
planned of sore shoulder but state
athletic commission physicians said
the soreness would not handicap
the Baby.
Included among Arizmendrs VIC
Tins since he came into promin-
ence are Fidel La Barba, Tommy
Paul, Speedy Dado, Claude Var
her, Newsboy Brown and Young
Tommy.
La Barba seems TO be in line for
first crack at the winner of to-
nights battle, although Chocolate
may first meet the winner. Cho-
colatc is demanding $1,000 as his
share of the draw. Miller's guar
antee tonight is only $4,000, but
Olympic auditorium is expected to
be a sell-out, raising the ante on
the figure.
The Miller -Arizmendi battle is
the second title fight in California
in a week, Young Corbett III Of
Fresno winning TIE worlds welter-
weight crown from Jackie Fields
of Los Angeles in San Francisco
last Wednesday.
The referee for tonight's match
had not been officially named to-
day. 1t was expected either Lieut..
Jack Kennedy or Abe Roth would
get the assignment.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
ACTION DUE IN
BOXING BOUTS

Boxing fans who recall the fine
bouts held at the local arena two
weeks ago, are promised equally
good scraps on Friday night when
80 rounds Of real fighting, without
any set-ups or fancy names, will
be offered
All of the bouts are scheduled
for six rounds, and plenty OF ac-
ton is assured by the management
for each affair.
Pete Bantista, who made quick
work of accepting Alfred Austin's
defy, issued last week, will meet
the latter in the main event. These
boys went a torrid draw two weeks
ago and each is out for a victory
Friday night, making certain that
the fans will see the fur fly in this
one.
Al Gerhardt, who gave Young
David a wild evening of it two
weeks ago, will take on Woodrow
Wilson of Yuma. Wilson is no re-
lation TO the late President. In
fact he is known as Numbering"
Wilson and has fought 20 bouts at
Yuma, ending 16 of them by
knockouts. He will be good match
for Gerhardt.
More slugging is promised in the
, Fred Carrillo-Kid Munoz braWl.
These boys are out to make a
showing SO they may get future
fights here and have served notice
Of putting on a knockout session.
Romo Fernandez, Brawley school
boy, who has made a hit with local
fans, will take on Ben Solomon, To-
cal colored boy, who ought to keep
the Brawley boy hustling.
Ray Vincent Of Holtyille and
Ray Payo of San Diego, welter-
weights, will open the show and
this go is also ticketed for lots of
action.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28

in cauliflower alley that he'll bat
ter the world crown off Make
Rosenbloom's head at Madison
Square Garden March 10.
His performance against Harry
Ebbets in the semi-final to the
Primo Camera Ernie Schaaf bout
was a revelation. The squat, dark
haired German proved a .superla-
tive "crowd-pleaser" in defeating
Ebbets decieively Cor the right to
meet Rosenblo5m. 1t was one of
the most savage battles ever
staged in the garden. He was CIV
en- a tremendous ovation.
While the six-day bicycle riders
are circling the garden arena this
week, boxing fans are busy specu-
lating On the possible reactions of
Champion Slapsie Make to Heus-
er's bombardment. He rains blows
from all angles with the power,
speed and accuracy of an over
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
WANTED BIG sKILLETs

TIFFIN, o. <U.Pf-Four cast-iron
skillets, the largest ever made, have
been delivered to the Junior Order,
United American Mechanics Home
here. The skillets, ordered to re-
place steel flying pans, were cast
especially for the home, as skillets
of cast larger than 14ls inches are
not made for stock. The rlen-
sils will be used for making pam
cakes in the kitchens of the home
for the LOO boys and girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
Funeral Services
For Mrs. Werning

Funeral services for Mrs. Neil
Werning, 36, who died Saturday
night. were conducted from Lem
ons funeral chapel at 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. Interment TOOK
place at Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Werning was the former
Betty Strahan and she was en-
ployed as cashier at Clements
Drug store here for four years
prior to her marriage. Her friend
ly disposition and cheerful smile
endeared her to many residents Of
this community.
While she had not been well for
some time, news of her death came
as a shock to her most intimate
friends and caused many express
sions Of sorrow here.
She was born in Kansas City.
Mo, and had made her home in
EHCentro for six years. She was a
member of the FL Centro Christian
Science church. She died at her
home at 637 Vine street.
Her survivors are her husband
and other relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-28
Local Team Wins
In DoubIeheader

When the Ell Centre Maggie Fat
Boys uncorked a powerful hitting
drive at Brawley Sunday it was too
much FOR the Brawley Colored
Giants, who wilted under a double
header, 10 to 3 and 5 to 2.
Tackett was the individual bat
ting star of the Maggie team, gar
nering four hits in the first game
and two in the second. Carlson's
relief pitching was feature of the
game. Some great fielding marked
the playing of each team.