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Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
FLOODS RACE
IN MIDWEST
DROUGHT AREA
Heavy Rains Replace High
Temperatures With Heavy
Damage To Property.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, June 8. W.P)-
Flood warnings replaced drought
reports in portions of four states
today as rivers and creeks roared
over their banks after two days Of
heavy rain.
The fall averaged nearly an inch
in depth over Wyoming, Montana,
Minnesota, the Dakotas, western
Iowa, northeastern and northern
Nebraska and parts of Missouri.
Southern and eastern sections of
the region burned to the brown of
a desert by five months of drought
were unrelieved, but were encour-
aged by weather bureau predictions
Of possible general showers.
At several Iowa points where less
than q week ego farmers and even
town dwellers were hauling drink
ing water .he rain yesterday reach
ed 1.56 inches, Merrill, Akron and
Hinton, Iowa, were flooded by 4
inches.
Perry creek, flowing through Sioux
City. inundated an area three
fourths of a mile wide. Scores nf
families fled to high ground on the
eastern edge of the city while po-
lice and iiremen moved household
goods in city trucks.
The Big Sioux river rose six feet
in two hours to the highest stage
N 25 years. Telephone and tele-
graph service was crippled by col
lapse of poles washed away in the
flooded roadside bitches.
Wheat-Oats Gone
Precipitation in Sioux City sincs
Monday has been 4.04 inches, hall
an inch more than fell in the pre-
ceding five months
Agricultural experts agreed that
no amount of rain can revive wheat
and oats crops to anything like
normal production, but hope was
held that corn will be saved. A
state agricultural department Off
cial pointed out that rainfall now
is only slightly behind that Of 1925
when bumper corr. crop was pro-
duced.
The downpour probably will re-
Iard Matching of grasshopper eggs
and decrease the ravages of cinch
bugs, which have devastated hun
dreds of fields of oats.
Forage crops, potatoes and fruits
will be benefited immeasurably.
Farmers planned to embark i'm
mediately on late planting Of corr
TO retrieve losses of grain.
Government buying of cattle for
slaughter in districts where short
age of feeo and water created a
crisis slowed down almost overnight
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
REFUSE DELAY
FOR BIC BOUT

NEW YORK, June .. U.P)-The
New York state athletic commission
ruled today that the Carnera-Baer
heavyweight championship fight
must be held Thursday night, as
scheduled.
This decision followed a report to-
day by three commission physicians
that Make was in excellent physi-
cal condition.
Commissioner Brown, after hear
ing the physicians report at today's
meeting, did not place his postpone
ment proposal before the two other
members of the commission, Chair
man John j. Phelan and D. Walker
Wear. Brown said he was willing to
let the fight go on as scheduled,
since the physicians found him ply
sically fit.
General Phelan announced the
commissions decision and made
public the physicians report. He
had appointed three doctors who
reported that Baer's blood pres
sure was 1924; his pulse 81; and
his pulse after exercise "a with a
return to normal within a minute.
This was an excellent showing,
they said.
Primo Camera also was in splen-
did shape with pressure 1874, pulse
64 and Sc after exercise with re-
turn to normal in less than a
minute.
The examiners signed a written
statement that both contestants
were fit to fight the full IS
rounds.
Baer was accompanied at COM
mission headquarters by his man
ager, Ancil Hoffman, and Jack
Dempsey. Louis Soresi, Cameras S
manager, also was on hand.
Both camps were pleased at
the commissions decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
SPECIAL
SESSION Of
LEGISLATURE

SACRAMENTO, June 8. {U.P) =
Requests for special session of
the legislature occupied acting
Governor Frank F. Merriam's at
tention today as he attempted to
go through stacks of letters and
kilograms received during the past
few days.
None of the legislators with
whom I have conferred thus far
has disapproved of calling ses-
sion," he said. Il have not form
ed an opinion in the matter. but
wish to decide it soon. If we
are going to extend a moratorium
of tax delinquencies, it seems to
me we should do it as soon as pos
sible.
It am perfectly willing to ex-
tend such a moratorium. The
question is whether the session
would cost too much, and whether
the issues involved are important
enough to call the legislators to
Sacramento. A five-day session
would cost about $4,000. Those who
desire a session think it should be
called Immediately"
Merriam declined to discuss what
other subjects were suggested as
emergency measures which should
be considered at a special session.
"There has oeen no progress eX-
cept talk he said.
Justus Craemer, prominent Or
ange publisher, was said to be un-
der consideration as private secre-
tary to Merriam. Clarence Morris,
San Francisco attorney, and Joseph
A. Beck, Balboa, secretary of the
senate, also were mentioned for the
position. Beck later told the Unit
ed Press he would not consider the
appointment. Merriam said he
had made no selection.
81 have been too busy trying to
go through my mail and discuss
ing special session to give much
thought to my personnel he said.
When asked whether he intend
ed to keep Earl Lee Kelly, director
of public works, he said:
~ haven't decided to keep or fire
anybody
Merriam said his mail carried
suggestions and advice on every
subject "from my diet to important
state affairs. "
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Helen
Weeks. administrative Of the estate
of VIM. L. Gooch, deceased, to the
creditors or all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after
the first publication of this notice,
to the said administrative at 108
Rehkopf Building, Ell Centro, Cali
fornia, the place selected for the
transaction of all business Of said
estate, or to file them within six
months after the first publication
of this notice in the office Of the
Cerk of the Superior Court of the
State of California, County of Impe-
ria.
Dated this 18th day Of May, 1884.
HELEN WEEKS,
Administrative.
GLASSFORD g. SMITH.
Attorneys for the Administrative.
May l6-23-30. June 6-13
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
WOMAN LOST
AF TER CRASH
Of A|RP[ANE
Passenger On Wrecked Liner
Reported Missing In Woods
While Seeking Help.

SELLECK, Wash, June 8. U.P)-
A woman passenger of a United
Airlines plane which crashed in
the high Cascades late Thursday
was feared lost in the dense woods
of the mountains today.
P. c. Beezley, Seattle. one of
the passengers, was found today
about a mile from the plane by
Allard Shipman forest ranger.
Beezley said all aboard the plane
were safe but that Daisy Mooney,
who started for aid with co-pilot
Dwight Hansen, but turned back,
had never returned to the plane.
A party of United Airlines Of
ficials, loggers and newspapermen
were nearing the crashed plane
where three persons remained in
jured.
Beezley said Robert c. Clark,
Wenatchee, a passenger, suffered
q back injury; Ellen Curren, Seat
tie, leg injury, and pilot Ben
Redfield a compound fracture OF
the arm.
Miss Mooney left the plane with
~ nSen. But after they fought
their way through the dense un-
derbrush for a mile, she could not
maintain his pace. He told her to
go back to the plane.
The country in which Miss
Mooney was feared lost is preci-
pitous and covered with a heavy
growth of timber and thick under
brush.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
ATTACK MADE
ONPRES|DENT
Of NEW UNION
Head OF Longshoremen's Group
Center OF Violence At San
Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 8. U.p)-
Lee Holman, former 1. l.. A. official
and now organizer Of rival long
shoremen's union here, was arrest
ed today shortly after he and two
companions were attacked by a
gang of men believed to be strikers.
Holman was charged with car
rying revolver without permit
and discharging firearms within the
city limits.
Holman told police he fired the
gun through a window of his auto
mobile after three cars containing
men forced his machine to a curb.
Holman and his two aides were
rescued by police after a fight dur
ing which stones were thrown.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8. W.P)-
First violence against newly
formed longshoremen's union here
came today when Lee j. Holman,
ousted local I. L. A. president and
organizer of the new union, was at
tackled with two companions by q
gang OF Z0 men.
Police and Holman said that one
shot was fired during battle in
which fists flew and rocks were
thrown. Only minor injuries were
reported
Holman and his two aides were
in an automobile when three cars
forced the machine to a curb at
Eighteenth and Church streets. The
three men were dragged from their
automobile.
1--WE started to blow police whis-
ties we had for just such an occa-
sion," Holman said. I'VE had
plainclothes officers nearby to con-
vey us. I won't say who they were,
but we had the protection OF Off
GERS.
"There was some action. Fists
were used and rocks were thrown
through the windows of our car. 1
heard shot, but I don't know who
fired it."
Holman said he recognized his
attackers as I. L. A. members, prob
ably a bunch of the Communist
gang that caused most of the tror-
BILE before"
Admits Firing Shot
Captain Michael Riordan, OF the
Mission station. said he was under
the impression that. Holman drew
a revolver and fired a shot through
the window of his automobile as
the gang rushed the car.
Later Holman told police he had
had fired the shot. He said Re
thought one of his attackers was
reaching to a hip pocket for a gun.
1T fired through the car window
to scatter the gang" Holman said.
The outburst against Holman
came as I. L. A. officials were coll
sidering a new federal plan for Set
Ting the strike by organizing a Ia
Dor, capital and government" triple
partnership in the control and op-
Grafton of labor halls.
While union leaders would not
say so, it was learned that the en-
tire Pacific coast membership OF
I. L. A. may be asked to vote on
the government plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
SENATE GETS
ANOTHER NUT

WASHINGTON, June g. U.P)-A
man dressed like Mahatma Gandhi
strolled into the senate gallery to-
day.
In sandals, loin cloth and white
cape-and nothing else-the man
almost paralyzed with astonishment
the staid capitol police and Ser
geant-at-Arms Chesley Jurney be-
fore he was elected.
There's a naked man in the SEN
ate" a clerk shouted, rushing up to
Jurney.
With the tails of his frock coat
flying in the breeze, Jurney dashed
to the gallery with half dozen po-
licemen. He reached and elected the
naked man" before senator's even
knew such thing was transpiring
over their heads.
The man said his name was w.
H. Goodell but he wouldn't give his
address.
In one hand he carried a staff
and in the other several books en-
titled Mature" Life Under the
SUM-" and others which indicated
he might be a member of nudist
colony.
II cannot talk" was his only COM
ment as police escorted him from
the Capitol grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
May Compromise
Districts Suit

That a $4,000 Judgment against
the irrigation district will be set
tied for $4,000 was made known at
the meeting of the board held this
morning.
This judgment was one rendered
by the superior court against the
district in the matter of the Farm
ers and Merchants Bank of Imperial
now in liquidation. The district had
money deposited in this bank COW
cred by liberty bonds at the time
it went into liquidation. The court
ruled that these bonds should not
have been put up as security and
gave judgment against the dis
trict.
In letter to the bank some time
ago the district had offered to set
lie for $4,000, but in a reply re-
ceived today the $4,000 figure was
suggested.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
BY DWIGHT HANSEN
As told 10 the United Press

SEATTLE. June 8.-We were fly
ing from Wenatchee to Seattle and
Ben tBen Redfield, the pilot en-
countered a low ceiling. He throttled
down.
Through a break in the fog l
could see the side of hill. I don't
know whether Ben saw it or not. l
told him to pull up-pull up" He
did but we were too close to the
hill.
The next thing I remember I was
lying on the ground outside the
ship. I saw Ben standing On the
wing holding one of his arms. He
was asking If any of the passengers
was hurt.
We made a quick inspection and
found the cabin intact. All but one
of the passengers was able to get
out alone. My head hurt pretty bad
and my arm ached.
I thought Ben had broken arm
and knew he couldn't bleak through
the underbrush with it that way.
I knew / had better start to the
nearest town before it got dark.
While the stewardeSs and Ber
locked after the passengers dis
connected the compass and left. A
woman passenger came with me but
the going was too hard for her ano
1 told her she had better go back
I dent know how long I walked
or how many creeks I waded across
but it seemed an awfully long time
I kept dropping the compass on the
ground and had TO stop and look for
it.
My head felt like a buzzsaw and
the underbrush hurt as I had to
make my own trail.
I arrived at Selleck, I don't know
what time, and got phone. You
know the rest.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
VALLEY FLAX
GROUP NAMES
NEW OFFICERS

Argyle MacLachlan of Calexico
was appointed secretary-treasurer
and temporary manager for the
Southwest Flaxseed association at
last nights meeting of the board
of directors held at the court house.
MacLachlin will receive salary of
500 per month.
An executive committee was
elected to act for the Is directors,
a representative being chosen from
each district as follows Ernest Ed
wards, Holtville; Harry Stewart,
Brawley; j. D. Huston, Imperial;
j. D. Adams, El Centre; Fred Gum
terman, Calexico. Powers of this
committee svere discussed and
adopted.
Resolution was passed asking the
county board of supervisors to as
sist in preventing impure seed from
being brought in to the valley. An
appeal was also made that in re-
gard to those fields designated
previously as suitable for seed, the
association be permitted to handle
the seed, the directors recommend
ing a minimum price of five cents.
The possible shortage of seed
was also discussed and MacLach-
Ian was authorized to attend the
meeting in Los Angeles on June IL
when the linseed crusher's code
will come up for consideration.
The directors decided to do all
in their power to eliminate the
'evil" of furnishing sacks to the
purchaser.
Importance of this non-profit as
sociation to the producer was dis
cussed by the directors who urge
valley flax growers to join the or
eyo ri1afiop
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
LIST DAMAGE
To GRAIN IN
DROUGHT AREA

WASHINGTON, June 8. W.P)-
The agricultural department meas
ured drought disaster in terms OF
grain today with an estimate that
winter wheat production would
shrink to 400O00,00O bushels this
year compared to an average crop
of 632,061 900 bushels. The wheat
supply is ample for human needs,
Last year s crop, smallest in 80
years, was 351 ,030,000 bushels.
The crop shrinkage figure defin-
itely placed the 1884 drought in the
rank of national calamities.
The administration will lend at
least $525 100000 for relief of sun
baked states. Extent of drought
damage is illustrated by compar-
ison of the April l wheat estimate
of 491, 1880 bushels with today IS
figures. Drought clipped 100000
bushels day from wheat prospects
in April, reducing the May / es-
innate to 461 All 900.
The department predicted rye
crop of 18,800,000 bushels compared
to 21,184,000 bushels in 1888 and
an annual average production, 1927
81, of 100000 bushels.
On May crop of 27,806,0 900
bushels was indicated.
Peach production this year will
approximate 48, 100000 bushels, COM
pared to 45,300000 bushels last year
and an average annual production,
1927-31 of 57,900,000 bushels, the
department estimated. a,
The. pear crop, the department
said, should yield 21,400,000 BUSH
els compared to 21,200,000 bushels
in 1888 and an average crop Of 22,-
100000 bushels.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
Mooney To Make
NeuU Pardon Try

SAN FRANCISCO, June 8. U.P) =
Tom Mooney, convicted San Fran
cisco preparedness day bomber, will
file a new application for pardon
with Governor Frank Merriam
within a few days, it was an
ncunced here today by George T.
Davis, Moneys San Francisco at
torney.
Mooney. it was said, took heart
from Gov. Merriam's statement
that such an application would re-
ceive consideration. The appeal will
mark the fifth time Mooney has
asked a California governor to par
don him.
Davis said the appeal will be in
dependent of petition before the
United States supreme court.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
Believe Steel
Strike Auerted

WASHINGTON, June 8. U.P) -
Threats OF nationwide steel strike
were averted temporarily late to-
day when steel employers agreed
TO accept the governments medi-
alton proposal.
This consists of board COM
posed of steel. labor and govern
ment representatives who would
seek to bring the steel operators
and union leaders together on COM
mon ground.
II would be modelled after the
industrial relations board which
settled the Detroit automobile
strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
Little Dionnes
To Get Liquor

NEW YORK, June g.. U.P) -
Learning that DR.. A. r. Dafoe had
been unable to secure brandy and
was forced to use rum in keeping
alive the Dionne quintuplets, New
York importing firm today dis
patched shipment of Cognac BRAN
dy to the Dionnc farm, at Corbeil,
Ontario, Canada.
In telegram to Dafoe, the firm
said the shipment, which includes
also old Jamaica rum, was being
sent by special airplane and wished
good luck to Marie, Cecile, Emile,
Yvonne and Annette, the quintup-
let's.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
TUo Killed In
Plane Crash

LOS ANGELES, June 8. U.p) =
Two persons were reported killed
this afternoon when an airplane
crashed in the hills above Holly
wood.
Police and ambulances rushed to
the scene on a telephone call from
woman who said she had seen
the airplane fall with its two pas
sengers.
Due to the inaccessibility to the
region, the report could not be con-
firmed Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
Begin Trial OF
Girls Slayer

LOS ANGELES, June 8. W.P)-Se-
lection OF jury to try Charles
Johnston, 23-year-old Pasadena
chauffeur, for the murder of Dor
othy Smith, 18, was begun today in
Superior Judge Elliot Craig's court.
Defense attorneys announced a
tentative plan to plead guilty had
been abandoned and that the de-
fense would be "momentary insan-
ity."
Johnston is said to have killed
Miss Smith when his place in her
affection was taken by another.
Eight men and four women were
given tentative seats in the jury
box.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
BEST FISH STORY PRIZE

VANCOUVER, B. c., U.H-The
prize for the best fish story of the
season so far should go to Robert
Reid, of Vancouver. Reid reports
that on coming home from work
one day he found every tap in his
home blocked. An investigation,
he says. revealed the pipes were
blocked by fish.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
BEE STINGS FAIL TO HURT

ABINGTON, Mass, U.P)-One OF
the favorite diversions of John Van
de Poele, assistant state inspector
of apiaries, is to let bees sting him
on a wholesale basis. Strangely
immune to such stings, he feels not
the slightest discomfort.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08

Antelope valley shipped 86,046
tons of alfalfa hay to Los An
geles by truck in 1888 while I'M
perial Valley sent 143,380 tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08

erintendent; E. I. Rhodes, Bard
constable: G.. L. Campbell and G..
c. Tucker, sheriff-coroner.
DR.. A. b. Hanson. denGist. New
Professional Bldg. Phone SO. etf
Draws Jail Term-Found guilty OF
petty theft Joe Ortiz was given a
60-day sentence in the county Jail
by Lee Nuffer, police judge, in po-
lice court this morning.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
Files Divorce Complaint-Charg-
ing wilful neglect, Norma Hodges
, has filed complaint for divorce
against John Hodges. They married
June 4, 1882, and separated May 26,
1888.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
Stolen Heifer Reported - D. H.
Clark, living half-mile west Of the
McCabe school notified the sheriff's
office that a black and white spot
ted heifer has been stolen from his
ranch.
Preliminary Hearing Held - Bob
Evans, charged with assault with a
deadly weapon was to have his pre-
liminary hearing in Winterhaven
today it was learned at the county
Jail.
DIR. r. C. Clemons, dentist pro-
ressional bldg. Phone 245.
m VT tt
Humane Society Meeting - Post
poned meeting of the county hu-
name society will take place to-
night ut 7:3O o'clock in the cham
ber of commerce building. 4lc
! Decree Made Final-An interloeu-
tcyy decree of divorce granted
Frank Riebli from Alma Riebli or
June S, 1893 on grounds of desertion
was made final by Judge McPher-
rim in superior court today.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08

Lodge Meeting-El Centro lodge
No. 384, F.. and A. M, will hold a
stated meeting Monday evening,
June II, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Ma
sonic temple.
Perishable Shipments - Accord
ing to B. A. Harrigan, agricultural
commissioner, shipments of perish
ables yesterday consisted of 81 cars
cantaloupes, four cars carrots, 25
car honeydews, IL cars honeyballs,
"a cars mixed melons, 81 cars water
melons.
Rolls 15c dozen; coffee cakes 6 for
25c, doughnuts 20c dozen; pies zoe.
Martin S National Bakery, 635
Main. Th.F.-tf
Nomination Papers Filed-Candi-
dates filing nomination papers at
the court house yesterday after
noon and this morning were: F. G..
Weir, assessor collector; H. j. Burk,
surveyor; c. B. Collins, school sup
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-08
DIR. K. C. Clemons, dentist pro-
tessional bldg. Phone 245.
m W I II

Humane Society Meeting - Post
poned meeting of the county hu-
name society will take place to-
night ut 7:30 o'clock in the cham
ber of commerce building. {c
The Washington times., 1934-11-12
MORE SCHOOLS,
POLICE URGED
BY HAZEN
Commissioner Speaks Before
Rail and Utility Group
at Convention Here

The District of Columbia needs
a greater school system and police
force, Commissioner Melvin C.
Hazen declared today at the open.
ing session of the forty.sixth an
nual convention of the National
Association of Railroad and Utili.
ties Commissioners.
Outlining the development OF
the local government, Commits.
Sioner Hazen in his welcoming ad-
dress said it was erroneous to be-
lieve that the Federal Government
is supporting the city of Washing.
ton. Local taxpayers, the Commits
sioner said, pay taxes on the full
assessment of their property.
Urges Bus Regulation
William E. Lee, chairman Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission,
said that the proposed regulation
of motor buses operating in inter"
state commerce is necessary and
vital to the development of trans.
pO1 GdGIOIl 4dCIllGICo III GA1c COuACA .
Mr.. Lee pointed out that max.
imum of service at minimum
cost can not be obtained by motor
buses unless Federal regulation
are applied to them.
He said the requirements for
motor bus transportation should
include provisions for experienced
drivers. Mr.. Lee indicated that the
recent loss of 10 lives in a motor
bus collision in New York city
could have been averted by stricter
regulations.
Other Speakers
Other speakers at this morning
session included Riley E. Elgen,
chairman of the Public Utilities
Commission of Washington, Frank
P. Morgan, Alabama. James B.
Walker, secretary OF the associa-
ton.
John E. Benton, general solici,
tor, outlined the work of the as
ISOLATION in washington for the
last year.
The convention continues
through Thursday.
The Washington times., 1934-11-12
Weather Seer Looks
For Long, Cold Winter

spells will be longer but not so
severe"
Cold weather, he says, is due
about the first of December.
There will be snow early in the
month and, in all probability,
the Capital will have a white"
Christmas.
Often Correct
Forecaster Browne has a habit
of being correct in his weather
predictions. He frequently has
been at loggerheads with the
U. S. Weather Bureau over the
scientific accuracy of long range
forecast, and as frequently has
proved right.
Amateur forecasters in Wash
ington, basing their predictions
on the nuts boarded by squirrels
and other time-honored indica-
tions of bad weather, have been
predicting an unusually cold
winter. It has been said the
temperature will drop to 20 de-
grees below zero.