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Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

an improvement as compared with
February.
General industrial conditions In
this region displayed the same ten
dencies as IN previous months, the
most favorable records being made
by concerns supplying consumers
goods. Unusual activity developed
in the local brewing trades as a
result of the legislation of beer by
congress. Producers of bottles, re-
frigeration machinery and asso-
ciated equipment are also bene-
fitting from this development.
Prices Some Better
Prices Of a number of agricul-
tural products, important to South
ern California, registered advances
during March. Among these were
beans, wheat, barley, lettuce, lem
ons and livestock. While specula-
tive buying following the banking
holiday produced some of the in
creases, other factors more stable
in character were influential in
several instances. Weakness in Or
ange prices was one of the less
favorable features of the period
"Agriculturalists are disturbed by
the prospective shortage of rainfall
this season, the total for Los An
geles to date amounting to 1864
inches as compared to a normal ex-
pectancy of 1851 inches. Excepting
a few light showers, no precipita-
ton has occurred since January
with the consequence that range
grasses are drying prematurely, ir-
rigation of citrus and other or
chards is being resorted to earlier
than usual and the planting of GER
tain crops such as beans is being
delayed.
After the heavy volume of tran
sactionS which naturally followed
the ending of the holiday period,
financial activity returned to nor
NAL levels throughout Southern
California and public confidence, in
the opinion of observers through
out this region, has shown marked
improvement as compared with
February"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

WASHINGTON, April 4. - The
drastic government secrets resolu-
ton jammed through the house
with such startling suddenness
brought excited whispering about
the capitol today concerning leaks
in official information, codes that
went astray and delicate diplomatic
situations which required the ut
most privacy,
The bill, providing a maximum
penalty of $4,000 fine and 10 years
Imprisonment, or both, was de-
signed to protect American diplo-
matte codes. 1t was passed in an
atmosphere of mystery under sus-
pension of rules at the urgent soil
citation of the administration.
From government spokesmen on
all sides, including those who in
voked the familiar warning Of
Don't quote me-" came assurances
that the resolution was not intend
ed as a censorship Of the press.
The wording Of the resolution,
however, caused hurried formation
Of a press lobby which worked with
speed and vigor comparable TO the
dispatch with which the admins
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press 30

tration sent the measure spinning
through the house yesterday.
Hatton Summers, chairman Of the
house judiciary committee, went up
to the press gallery to talk 1t over
with the boys" after word reached
him that the newest of Washing
tons lobbies was in full hue and
cry.
Summers sat on a comfortable
divan and in his gentle, kindly way
told the correspondents not to wor-
~. He is a Texas lawyer, a former
prosecuting attorney. But he list
ened to the non-legal group ringed
about him as if it constituted the
country's leading constitutional ex-
perts. He promised help in get
ting the measure modified in the
senate.
Introduction Of the resolution
caused so much excitement on the
/ floor of the house that the bill
room exhausted its supply of copies
both of the resolution and the COM
mittee report which accompanied
it. Pages were rushed to the bill
room in droves by congressman
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

suddenly aroused to interest and
action.
In 1880 an interior department
employee sold for $4,000 "a dis
tortion of certain records" in the
interior department. The present
legislation was presented to fore
stall publication of a book purport-
! ed to be based on government COM
munications at the time of the
! Washington arms conference. Ac-
cording to private information here,
J it was feared that publication OF
| the book might disturb America S
| foreign relations.
A similar book was written in
1881 by Maj. Herbert o. Hardley
translated into japanese, it was re-
ported to have caused a strong an
ti-American sentiment in the far
| east.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
MARCH MADE
GOOD SHOWING
IN BUSINESS

Business activity in Southern
California during the last week in
March was generally equal to and
in many instances in excess of that
during the comparable period in
February, according to the latest
monthly summary of business con-
ditions compiled by Security-First
National Bank of Los Angeles and
released for publication today.
While the local trades and in
dustries were adversely affected by
the nation wide bank holiday dur
ing the first part of the month and
experienced an abnormal furry of
activity following resumption of
banking operations, business to-
ward the close of the period was
again on a normal basis" the sum-
mary reports. Moreover, a per-
ceptible improvement in public
sentiment, expressing itself in a
more hopeful attitude toward the
future of economic affairs, has been
noted by many observers through
out the southern counties during
the past two weeks"
Satisfactory progress in the work
of reconstruction is being made by
the communities affected by the
earthquake of March 10, according
to the business review. and in most
instances business affairs are now
proceeding as if no interruption
had occurred. In some localities
the building industries have been
benefited by repair work occasioned
by the temblor The value of build
ing permits issued in Los Angeles
which was only slightly affected by
the shock, showed an increase of
$256,362 over the total of February
and amounted to $958,441 the sum
mary reports, continuing in part
as follows:
While it appears that the aggre-
gate volume of retail trade in
Southern California cities during
March was not equal to seasonal
expectations, the showing is not
unfavorable in view of the unusual
occurrences which featured the
month. Data for Les Angeles de-
partment stores covering the last
week in March when conditions
were again near normal indicate
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

- i~N~AS "a - wa
hoped beneath each tree he was
going to be april ShoWered for a
Joke. Only he didn't know it.
Buster was the first to dribble
down water on his Daddicums and
when Uncle Wiggily had put up his
umbrella, had hoped out from un-
der the tree and had heard the
whistling noise, Mr.. Longears saw
that the sun was shining.
This is very queer!" exclaimed
Unce Wiggily and again he heard
the whistle. 1t wasn't loud enough
to have come from a railroad en-
CINE nor from a fire engine and il
didn't sound like a traffic cops
whistle. Besides, Uncle Wiggily
wasn't in his automobile.
Il wonder who is whistling?" ask
ed Uncle Wiggily out loud.
Il ami" grunted voice which
the rabbit gentleman well knew and
out of the bushes waddled Mr.
Twistytail, the fat pig gentleman.
why, Twistyl" said Mr. Long
ears. You don't mean to tell me
you were making that Visiting
noisel"
Eyes, 1 did it, grunted the pig.
Il never knew you could whistle,
said Uncle Wiggily.
"I didn't either, until I tried,
said Mr.. Twistytail. "One never
knows what one can do until one
tries. 1 think I'm pretty clever at
it. Listen!" Again sounded a louc
whistle. but Uncle Wiggily was sur
prised not to see the pig pucker uI
his lips as you do when you
whistle.
why, Twisty! How can you whis-
tie without puckering your lips?'
asked the bunny gentleman.
ITS my tail" laughed the fat
pig. Look" He turned around
and then Uncle Wiggily saw thai
Mr.. Twistytail had fastened on hi;
tail a cute little wooden whistle
When the pig made his tail whizs
around fast, like Fourth OF July
pinwheel, the whistle gave out G
loud sound as If 1t had been bloWI
In the regular way. Mr., Twistytai
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Rudy And Wife
In Nelv Spat

SANTA MONICA, April 4. U.P)-
Police Chief Clarence E. Webb was
enroute to New York today, re-
portedly to restore marital hap
piness to the home of Rudy Vallee
and Fay Webb Vallee.
Mrs. Webb, mother of the Groom
er,s wife, said that her husband
left hurriedly for New York last
night after a long distance tele-
phone call from Vallee and his
daughter.
1t appears Mr.. Webb is going to
act as peacemaker again." Mrs
Webb said. II don't know what
the trouble is-just some little diff
ficulty."
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
HEADS QUAKE RELIEF

LOS ANGELES, April 4. U.P)-
Charles S. Henderson, earthquake
relief dictator of Long Beach, to-
day assumed the duties of presi-
dent of the Unified Rehabilitation
corporation.
Headquarters of the corporation
have been established in the cham
Der of commerce building here. with
branches in Santa Ana, Bellflower,
Long Beach, Compton, San Pedro,
and Watts.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Adn1iraI's Family
Enroute To East

LOS ANGELES, April 4. W.P)-
Lieut.. George Moffett, U. S. N. and
Mrs. Janet MacFarland Moore, son
and daughter of Admiral William
A. Moffett, believed lost in the
crash of the airship Akron, took
off from Glendale airport in a
Transcontinental and Western Air
plane for the east today.
Lieut.. Moffett was flown here
from San Diego by a fellow officer,
Lieut.. r. E. Black. The airliner
was held an hour and half in or
der to permit them to reach the
east coast by tomorrow morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
TRAWLER IN TROUBLE

SAN DIEGO, April 4. UR-The
rescue of the trawler Santamaro,
grounded with crew of IL on the
rocks of Ceralbo Island, off the
Lower California coast, was under
way today as dozen small fishing
boats were enroute. Reports re-
ceived by the Mackay radio from
Tom Hopkins, the owner, said the
was not leaking badly.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Mrs. Judd Hopes
To Win Out Yet

FLORENCE, Ariz.. April 4. up
Winnie Ruth Judd, defiant, slender
condemned murderess, today ex-
pressed hope that her fourth re-
quest for a stay Of execution would
be granted next Saturday by the
Arizona board of pardons and pa
roles.
The application, filed yesterday
would delay the hanging until June
2. so her attorneys might carry
her case to the United States SUI
!preme court.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Published every evening Except Sunday by the
Imperial Valley Press, Inc. 625 State street. El
Centre, California. w. C. Costello, business man
ager. Telephone 26. business office; 700, editorial
department. Full leased wire United Press ASso-
ciationA
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Imperial Valley Boy Scouts are
to participate in the summer camp
at Point Iona, San Diego, where
the use of government equipment
has been extended the youth of this
section.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Anril 4 1913

T. F.. Reilly of Pichacho, easter
most city in the county, was in
town today. When asked what the
population of his town was, he re-
piled, There is no population. !
am the only man in the place and
l am away"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

the Bannister Field company,
Los Angeles, will construct the new
$129,00O. -
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
TEN YEARS AGO
Anril a. 1929

Special music will feature Easter
services at the churches in Ell Cen
tro. Extensive programs are plan
ned in observance of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Hurrah for the market basket
and down with the delivery wagon,
is the cry of merchants Of the val
ley. They have agreed to make a
charge of Is cents for every deliv-
cry made whether it is sack of
salt or a months provender.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

The Imperial Valley Gas COM
pany yesterday turned gas into the
mains at Brawley. This is the first
time that city has had the ad-
vantage of this fuel.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
April q. 1913

The Barbara Worth Hotel COM
pany has filed articles of incor-
poration. The capital stock was
listed as 100000. The term was
for 40 years.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Between working in an eastern factory
and getting out in the woods for a dol
lar day, there is no argument-in favor
of the former
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
QUICK RELIEF FROM SOUR
STOMACH. HEARTBURN

Acidity, indigestion, heartburn,
sour stomach often lead to ulcers.
Don't ruin your stomach. Counter
act these conditions with DIR. EmiIs'
Ada Tablets. Clements Drug Store.
adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Aviators have succeeded in flying over
Mt Everest, tallest spot in the world.
And we can almost imagine the old
mountain saying-"What of it?'
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

Wonder will the slogan be changed to
-"As Michigan goes, so goes the ma
ton"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

"One Swallow does not make sum-
mer'. Neither does one hot day, but
yesterday set plenty of US to thinking
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
Editorial Page
and
Features
DOES 1T PAY?

IA LONG silver cigar against a blue
n background, the Akron worlds larg-
est dirigible, and pride of the navy's air
forces, made an inspiring picture as it
drifted across Imperial Valley this morn
ing.
One could not help feeling thrill of
pride at the ingenuity of man who could
produce such machine and defy the
laws of gravity by keeping it aloft Over
20 humans were aboard the airship and
it was difficult to think of them and
their craft without recalling the fate of
their comrades aboard the ill-fated
Shenandoah, which in her day was as in
spring as the Akron is today.
1t looked beautiful and it inspired
pride, but it also prompted the question
why?
The Akron cost several millions of dol
lars. It's life at best will be but seven
or eight years 1t requires a large num-
Der of men to send it aloft and an equal
ly large number to bring it down to
earth. Constant care is necessary to see
that no parts are damaged, for one weak
spot may cause disaster
The helium gas with which the Akron
is provided cost $4,000 to produce.
Graceful as it appeared in its flight
through the air, it also seemed awkward
and cumbersome. What would one small,
fast-flying airplane, costing so much
less, be able to do to it? What would
storm do to it? The reader knows the
answer. The vulnerability of the Akron
stuck out like lighthouse on a coast.
No, while we watched and admired the
Akron, we could not see where it is prac-
tical nor why the government should
build such type of aircraft. Not when
airplanes are as efficient and as cheap
relatively speaking-as they are.
The dirigible is in a class with the
battleship. Against them the airplane
and the submarine are just too effective.
-(ReDTinted from The Press of May III,
1882 at the time of the AkrOn's UisH
here).
The distressing news from the east to-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04
POSTAL RECEIPTS HOLD UP

WHILE the report of El Centro postal
W receipts for the first quarter of the
year showed only a slight increase over
the same period in 1882, the fact that
they more than held their own is GER
tainly gratifying.
Commercial houses and all who deal
in business conditions, recognize postal
receipts as an excellent barometer of
trade.
Ell Centro's increase was S69.86, which
may seem an insignificant sum to the
average man, but when one considers
that receipts show a decided decrease in
many places, the figures assume diff
ferent proportion.
Throughout this whole period of &C.
onomic difficulty, Ell Centro has made
good showing in every line. This should
be fine encouragement to all of us. We
are not as badly off as many others and
we ought to recognize the fact.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-04

The distressing news from the east to-
day, shrouding the fate of the Akron in
tragedy, emphasizes more than anything
that could be written, the truth OF the
claim made almost year ago IN these
columns that the dirigible type OF air
craft is highly undesirable, to say the
least.
In the absence of any definite infor-
nation on the cause of the disaster, con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Claims Code Not Yet Approved At
 Washington, ID. C.
Travisano Says Many Support His CIain-Will Abide
 By 4O-Fiour Stipulation Obeys Only Dic- tates of State Barber Commission

The barbers who adopted regu- lations governing operation or their shops at a meeting last night had no right to take any such acc ton, Patrick Travisano, proprietor of a shop at 48 East Farm street, stated today. He said the barbers in adopting a voluntary code call- ing for the opening and closing hours and the setting of prices for haircuts and slaves, had no sucn authority.
 MT Travisano claims the code under which the barbers of this city hope to operate has not been at Washington and until it is, he intends to be governed by the three man barber commission of this state.
 He said it was agreed that when the code was approved at Wasn- ington it. was to be forwarded to the state commission who would then declare it the code for all shops of the state. When the commission tells me what the code is, then I'll abide by 1t, but not until then." MT Travisano said.
 "I manage a one man shop and starting Sept. 1, intend to put on an extra barber in. order that no one shall work in my shop more than 40 hours. That is the stipula- tion of the MIRA pledge that I signed" Mir Travisano added.
 MT Travisano says there are other barbers in the city who feel the same way he does about the action taken at last nights meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
MIRA Meeting
 in ThOmastOn
Plan Explained By Mrs H.
 w. Minor and Others

A community meeting, which att tracted a large audience, was held last evening nj the Town Hall of Thomaston. John G. Gilmartin, supervisor of local evening schools, and Mrs H. W. Minor, were the principal speakers. E. R. Kaiser opened the meeting and introduced MT Gilmartin, who presided dur ing the session and presented Mrs Minor and others to the gather ing.
 Following the addresses in whcih the purpose of the MIRA were ex- plained, the speakers answered questions propounded by interested persons in the audience.
 MT Kaiser was selected to accept the position of general chairman and direct the organization of a Thomaston MIRA committee. He was assured that the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce would be pleased to cooperate in any way to insure the success of the com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
BARBER PROTESTS REGULATIONS ADOPTION
MRS COSTELLO
 READY TOSTART
 IN DANCE HALLS
Selectmen of Salisbury Must First See Her Act Before She Gets Into Public View

Peabody, Mass Aug 22-(UP)- Wearing an expensive black even- ing gown. with white cape, which she bought on a/shopping tour of Boston, Mrs Jessie B. Costello was to make her first appearance as a dance hall entertainer tonight, just a week after being acquitted of a charge of poisoning her fire-cap- tain husband.
 The attractive young widow and mother of three children was scheduled to appear at a resort on the Tunton river in Somerest, pro- vided town authorities do not inter- vene. Earlier in the day she will give pre-view of her "act" before the selectmen of Salisbury, who have decided to look 1t over be- fore deciding whether to ban Jes- sie's appearance at a Salisbury beach ballroom.
 The curious sighted Mrs Costello as she shopped in a Bosom de- parment store yesterday and fol- lowed her from the third to the sixth floor, with the result that police were called to restore order. Mrs Costello found haven in a beauty parlor, where she under went three hours treatment. She resumed her shopping after normal closing hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
JUSTICE GIVES
 MARTIAL RULES

Cincinnati, O.. (UP)-Andrew O. Hoefner. who. as justice oI the peace, has become known here as the marrying justice," believes marital happiness can be main tained from the honeymoon to the evening of life.
 Haefner has drawn the following 10 commandments for preservation or welded bliss: .
 ONE. Don't forget little atten- tions.
 TWO. Quickly and amicably set tie minor differences, before they grow.
 THREE. Share work and inter- ests of your mate.
 FOUR. Don't be an isoiationist. Participate in social activities.
 FIVE. Make your home a com- fortable haven for entertainment of congenial friends.
 SIX. Fulfill your obligations as 8 parent.
 SEVEN. Give your mate frequent evidence of esteem and affection.
 EIGHT. Seek spiritual guidance at church and Sunday school. {
 NINE. Arrange regular vacations for yourself and family.
 TEN. Don't have all of your fam lily meals at home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
GERMAN SPORTS HEAD
 REORGANIZES GAMES.

Berlin (UP) - German cinoer tracks, football grounds, and gym nasiums are to be the seminaries for the medication of military and civic virtues.
 This is the keynote of the resu.. lations for the reconstruction or German sports which the Reichs sport commissar, Captain Hams won Tschammer-O Osten. has drait- ed.
 In accordance with these regu- lations, German sports are to be subdivided into 15 associations such as football, track and field sports, gymnastics, winter sports bowling and billiards, swimming, and cycling. The new division also provides for associations for coach- es. and an association embracing ali sports writers. All these asso- citations are national, and must have their headquarters in Berlin.
 Captain von Tschammer's regu- lations also provide for a uniform organization of each Of the asso- ciations to be formed. Heretofore many differed widely in this re- spect each having had it's organ izations as well as its constitution determi7Ad independently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Coming Of New
 Dawn Expected
Professor of Psychology Sees Betterment of Minds
 and Bodies

Binghamton, N. r., (UP)-Im- proved home conditions and in- creased marital happiness among workers and their families, through the National Recovery Act. is fore seen by Prof Donald A. Laird, a leading psychological expert.
 The dawn of a new age" for the man in industry is in sight, Pro- lessor Laird declared.
 In Better Condition
 with fewer hours spent at work the business or industrial employe will arrive at home in far better condition than under previous long hours spent at the desk, bench or machine" he said. He will end his labors of the day less fatigued. and will have additional hours in which to relax, to work about the home, or spend some time in sports or other recreations.
 '"The New DeaP in this respect, to my mind, opens up a world of opportunity for the general better ment of humanity. at least in America. It should mark the dawn of a new age, at least so far as inr dustrial workers are concerned.
 Will Become Depressed
 "Long hours of labor cannot fail