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Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Rolph Will Not Be Candidate For Reelection
BELGIAN MINE
BLAST. TAKES
MANY LIVES

MONS, Belgium, May Is. (U.P) -
Thirty-nine men were entombed to-
day in the Fief De Landbrechies
mine near here, and IL charred bo-
dies were at the surface, after a ter
rifle explosion. Five survivors, res
cued before fire made further
search impossible, suffered broken
limbs and burns.
Fire damp was believed to have
caused the explosion. 1t shattered
mine galleries and reverberated
through the entire district. Rescu-
ers brought out the five injured and
the 10 bodies before the fire drove
them back.
There was little hope of rescue for
the trapped 80 men. Great stones
blocked the galleries and timbers
were shattered 1t was thought that
the mine would have to be sealed.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
K|DNAPERS Of
GETTLE GIVEN
PRISON TERMS
Life Sentences Imposed Upon
Trio Following Sudden Plea
Of Guilty Last Night.

LOS ANGELES, May 16. UP) -
Barring possibility" of parole,
three confessed kidnapers of Will
liam F. Gettle, Beverly Hills oil mil
lionaire, will spend the rest Of their
lives in prison.
Justice was swift for James F.
Kirk, Larry Kerrigan and Roy Will
liams when they entered pleas of
guilty before Judge Charles w.
Fricke last night, less than "a hours
after they were captured and their
kidnap victim liberated
Under the new California kidnap
law as interpreted by Judge Fricke
the trio will be doomed to life i'm
prisonment but with the possibility
of parole" They agreed to plead
guilty to escape a possible death
penalty, permitted only if a victim
has been harmed. Gettle said he
was not.
The wealthy retired oil man was
(COntinTed On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
MODIFICATION AND RETRENCHMENT
BELIEVED DUE IN NRA PROGRAM
Difficulties Under Existing Set-Up Expected
To Be Cleared Away AS First Year
Draws Near Close.

electrical manufacturing-employ-
ing 100000 persons met in whole
Or in part the NRA plea for 10 per
cent wage increases and 10 per
cent weekly hours reductions; a
few smaller industries also.
Labor complains NRA has not
provided enough jobs for the job
less. There is dissatisfaction with
administration and Interpretation
of the NRA clause which guaran-
tees workers the right of collective
(unionizeO bargaining. NRA tenn
porized for months before sane
tioning prosecution for alleged vio-
lation of that section. Labor con-
|. tends NRA is too lenient in per-
mitting recognition of employer
controlled company unions.
The famous Budd Manufactur-
ing company case was dropped
when employees belonging to a
company union boycotted an NRA
sponsored election to determine
whether they wanted other repre-
sentation.
The mushroom organization is
under a cross fire of official and
unofficial criticism. Many of its
codes have been found to be i'm
practical because unenforceable.
NRA is charged with fostering
monopoly. The federal trade COM
! mission recently made a slashing
attack on price fixing in the steel
industry.
Chairman Clarence Darrow and
his national recovery review (small
business) board laid on President
Roosevelt's desk detailed complaints
again monopolistic practices. The
board has investigated eight codes
and has complaints against 100.
1t charges that big business -
Continued On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Ry LYLE C, WILSON

United Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright, 1884, by United Press)
WASHINGTON, May Is. - Ap-
prcximatcly 21,000,0O0 workers are
under NRA codes today as the re-
covery organization enters its
twelfth month. A period of modi-
fication and retrenchment appears
inevitable.
The MA record SO far:
l. 427 codes in effect covering
2100O,00O workers, representing 90
per cent Of the 24,000,000 original
objective.
2. 200 codes in process, many of
which probably will be abandoned
under prospective new policies.
3. Unemployment of 100000
workers and increased payrolls of
approximately $3,000,000,000 are
claimed by NRA.
4. NRA has spent $5,185, ,795.
5. -Four major industries steel,
automobile, bituminous coal and
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Kentucky Governor
Receives Threats

FRANKFORT, KY, May l6. W.p
Gov. Ruby Laffoon Of Kentucky
today had received second death
threat. National guardsmen were
posted at the executive mansion
Governor Laffoon recently receiy-
ed a threat, signed in red ink by
"the Dillinger squad" It demanded
release of Neal Bowman, Ohio fugi-
tive who awaits trial at Harrods-
burg KY, charged with killing a
member of his criminal band. De-
tails of the second threat we're
withheld.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16

Pennsylvania in the, afternoon.
An invitation also came from the
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
to the FL Centro Chamber today,
asking that any valley residents Wis
iting Los Angeles this weekend
participate in Harbor Day, being
celebrated Saturday, May 10, in that
city in connection with foreign trade
week. Complimentary tickets for
the harbor boat excursion in con-
nection with an inspection tour of
harbor facilities are available at Ell
Centre Chamber headquarters for
any interested persons who plan to
participate in this celebration.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Canadian Prison
Damaged By Fire

KINGSTON, Ont, May 16. U.P)-
A double force of guards was on
duty at Portsmouth penitentiary
and the Royal Canadian horse ar
tillery stood by for instant action
today following 100000 fire
which converted the south wing
into smouldering stones and twisted
metal.
Authorities refused to comment
but it was understood the fire was
set by convicts following a week of
unrest and minor disturbances.
Flames for while threatened the
entire prison. They were discovered
last night few moments after pri-
soners had been returned to their
cells from supper.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Growers To Hold
Meetings Tonight

Asparagus and watermelon grow
ers are both holding important
meetings tonight at 730 o'clock in
the court house.
Asparagus growers at their meet
ing will take up the report of the
marketing committee, and at the
watermelon growers and shippers
meeting, the question of inspection
and discussion of other matters will
take place.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16. U.P)
"A complete tieup of ali shipping
on the Pacific coast for an indefin-
ite period impended today through
the action of the Sailors Union of
the Pacific in voting to join the
strike movement initiated by 10000
longshoremen.
AS paralysis spread steadily over
ship movements and over industries
dependent on ships for raw mater
ials and supplies, 1000 union sail
orS here voted strike action. Similar
action was taken in other coastal
ports, affecting about 5000 men,
leaders said.
Other union organizations affili-
ated with the shipping trades pre-
pared to join the movement, max
ing the walkout general.
Among the unions reported to be
considering a sympathy strike are
the Ferryboatmen's union, Mates
and Pilots union and the Marine
Engineers union of the San Fran
cisco bay district. Should these two
groups walk out, ferry traffic in the
bay area would be halted, interfer-
ing greatly with the extensive trans
bay committing of thousands of
workers.
The Ferryboatmen's union was to
meet today to consider action.
To avert this situation, powerful
interests, business and public, ad-
dressed pleas to President Roose-
velt and the National Labor Board
for immediate intervention. The
governors of California, Oregon and
Washington personally wired the
President, recommending arbitration.
They pointed to the setback the Ma
tional Recovery movement was Suf-
fering from general disruption of
freight and passenger service in the
far west.
The strike was called last week
from the headquarters here when
negotiations over wage demands OF
the longshoremen collapsed They
want a scale paying 81 an hour for
30-hour week, and $1.50 an hour
for overtime.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
SAN DIEGO CALLS OFF PROGRAM
Change I'm Arrival Time OF Steamer Causes
Cancellation OF Friday Visit.

The Ell Centro Chamber of Com
merce has been asked to notify the
people of Imperial Valley through
The Press that arrangements which
had been made in San Diego for
Imperial Valley day on Friday of
this week have been cancelled. Fri
day had been designated as Imper-
ial Valley day, in connection with
the celebration in San Diego of for
eig:l trade week, and an invitation
had been extended to all Imperial
Valley persons to be present on Fri
day, May IS, and elaborate plans
had been made for a tour of the
harbor and tea on board the liner
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
More Pheasant
Eggs ReceiUed

Another shipment of pheasant
eggs has been received by B. A. Har-
rigan, agricultural commissioner,
and will be available for valley
ranchers wanting them, some $40
eggs having been received.
The eggs werI sent by the state
fish and game commission and
ranchers are being encouraged to
raise pheasants to combat insect
nnctc
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
FAyORS TRADE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, May 16. U.P) =
President Roosevelt feels that ad-
ministration of the stock exchange
control measure should rest with the
federal trade commission instead OF
a special agency as proposed in the
senate bill, the White House re-
vealed today.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
Baseball Scores

National League
No games, teams travelling,
American Leunue
No games, teams travelling.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
SAILORS JOIN
IN STRIKE Of
STEvEDORES
Other Marine Unions Plan To
Join In Sympathy With Walk
out OF Longshoremen.

WASHINGTON, May 16. U.P)
Assistant Secretary of Labor Ed
ward F. McGrady boarded a
plane at IL o'clock today for
San Francisco where he hopes
to arbitrate the Pacific Coast
lOngshOremen's strike. He will
arrive there tomorrow morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-16
-NUFFER new ATTORNEYS FOR DISTRICT
AkM!uLlL-, =,

SAN FRANCISCO, May Is.
tSpeciaD-I don't want to
brag, but we got mighty good
policemen in Los Angeles. They
have caught many a bad one.
1t looks like every time you
get one of these notorious ones
now you get about two women
to each man. Looks like about
all the police would have to do
is arrest every man that has
more than one woman along.
Times do change. The old
time outlaw never mixed his
women and business.
Yours,
MG R1~>~.
Oissl. MsNaunht Syndicate. ina
Evening star., 1934-06-15
RETIRED ENGINEER
DIES IN SANAT0RIUM
Samuel Calvin Wolfe, "a, Had
Lived in Takoma Park
II Years.

Samuel Calvin Wolfe, who retired
II years ago as engineer Of crack
Pennsylvania Railroad trains, died
last night at Washington Sanatorium.
He was "a years old, and had been
resident Of Takoma Park, Md, since
his retirement.
Born in Altoona, Pa, Mr.. Wolfe
aved there during most of his life
until moving his family here. After
coming to this vicinity he accepted
employment as q carpenter in the
construction Of several buildings in
the Takoma Park district.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs
Clara Wolfe, and two children, Arm
old Calvin Wolfe and Mrs. Walter
Grifin, both of this city. He also
leaves six grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren, all living here.
Three brothers survive In Altoona.
Funeral services will be held to-
morrow at Columbia Hall in Takoma
Park, and the body will be taken to
Altoona, where last rites and burial
will be held Monday.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
CLYDE D. WILLIAMS,
CENSUS CHIEF, DIES
Woodside, Md, Resident Was
Connected With Bureau for
80 Years.

Clyde D. williams, So, a divisional
chief of the Census Bureau, died of
heart attack yesterday in Emer-
eency Hospital. He had lived for %
years at Woodside, Md.
Mr.. williams Is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Grace o. williams, a
former resident Of Huntington, w.
Va; two sons, Rev. Clyde D. williams,
Jr., Arbutus, Md, and Raymond Will
iams, and a daughter, Miss Esther
Elizabeth Williams, both of Woodside.
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row at 2:30 pm. from the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Woodside, and
burial win be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. Williams was a native of Paul
ding. Ohio, and lived for a number
OF years there, before taking up resi-
dence in Maryland. He had been
connected with the bureau about
80 years.
Evening star., 1934-06-15

pany. as vehicle for partisan propa-
ganda to further his own personal
and political ambitions as well as
those of the political organization
with which he was identified. and
that as q result there was continu-
GUS operating loss.
Judge T. Scott Offutt In his opin-
ion said: For since 1t cannot be said
that it is inherently wicked, evil or
vicious to operate a newspaper as .
political organ, no fraud is committed
on the stockholders Of the corpora
ton publishing it, If 1t Is so operated
with their approval and acquence.
And as the complainant knew of the
policy of the paper, and failed to
protest against 1t, 1t may well have
inferred that he acquiesed In It,"
The court held that Coffman's bill
in respect to relief was too vague,
general and inconclusive to crafty
the plain requirements of sound
equity pleading. and that before the
defendants should be required to an
swer they should first be informed
Evening star., 1934-06-15

ment Of o receiver for the company
and other relief.
II afflrmed a decree Of the Circuit
Court of Baltimore City sustaining
a demurrer of the Mayor and City
Council of Baltimore City, tie Board
of Estimates and the Appeal Tax
Court to action instituted by August
A. Bernhard. a taxpayer. Bernhard
sought to enjoin the civic, bodies
from organizing a bureau Of assess
ment and reorganizing the Appeal
Tax Court.
Coffman, a stockholder In the
Maryland Publishing Co.. asked
among other things that Lee be re-
strained from transferring, negotiating
or in any way disposing Of notes of
the company totaling about $4,000
and that chattel deed of trust to
secure the notes be voided.
Propaganda Purposes Alleged.
The allegations In the bill were
that Lee used and operated the Mary
land News, published by the COM
Evening star., 1934-06-15
THE WEATHER

District Of Colunbia-Fair, some-
what warmer tonight, tomorrow partly
cloudy, possibly local showers, cooler
in late afternoon or at night; gentle
variable winds. becoming northwest
tomorrow night.
Maryland-Partly cloudy, probably
local showers tomorrow and in the
mountains tonight; warmer in ex-
treme west portion tonight, cooler TO-
morrow afternoon and night.
Virginia-Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow, possibly local showers to-
morrow; somewhat warmer in ex-
treme north portion tonight.
West Virginia-Partly cloudy, show
ers tonight and possibly in east por-
ton tomorrow morning; somewhat
warmer in extreme east portion to-
night, cooler tomorrow.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
MRS. DONOVAN is BURIED
Widow Of Washington Merchant
Died Several DAYS Ago.

Last rites for Mrs. Catherine
Theresa Donovan, widow of william
j. Donovan, Washington merchant.
were held this morning at Mount
Ollvet Cemetery. where the body has
remained in the vault pending the
arrival of a daughter, Mrs. James A.
Carhn, from Hollywood, Calf. Mrs.
Donovan died several days ago.
In addition to Mrs. Carlin, Mrs.
Donovan is survived by five other
children. James W., John j., Bryan j.
Mary G. and Catherine E. Donovan
Evening star., 1934-06-15
In Mptnnriart.

BREMERMAN. REBA Z. In sad and low.
Ing remembrance of my dear wife.
REBA z. BREMERMAN. who departed
this life four years ago today. June Is.
1890.
Often to the graveyard I wander. .
Flowers to lay with loving care
On the grave of my dear wife
VINO is sweetly sleeping there.
Although I cannot clasp her hand,
Her face ! cannot see
But let this token show
! still remember thee.
HER BELOVED HUSBAND. CHARLES r.
BREMERMAN.
HURLEY. CHARLES W. A tribute Of love
to the memory Of our dear husband and
devoted father. CHARLES w. HURLEY.
who passed on two years ago today.
June Is. 1882.
Nothing can ever take away
The love the heart holds dear;
Fond memories linger every day.
Remembrance keeps him near
HIS LOVING WIFE AND CHILDREN.
JACKSON. RACHEL F. LANCASTER. In
sad but loving remembrance Of our dear
TER JACKSON. who departed this life
one year ago today. June Is. 1888.
Your spirit is always with US
HUSBAND. ANTHONY JACKSON: DE-
VOTED DAUGHTER. ROSINA VIVIAN
WHITE: SISTER. MARY Z. PINCK-
CHARLES R. WHITE.
SWINSON. EMMA JOHNSON tribute
OF love in memory of our dear mother
EMMA JOHNSON swINSON. who lett
US nine years ago today June Is 1925
HER DEVOTED DAUGHTERS FRANKIE
ROBINSON AND EDNA WINKLER.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
MALLOY is SUPPORTED
FOR LEGION LEADERSHIP
Head of sergt. Jasper Post Given
Back ing as Department Com
mander in Election.

Joseph J. Malloy, Washington at
torney and commander of Sergt.
Jasper Post, No. IS. American Legion,
was indorsed by the post last night
as a candidate for the commander
ship Of the District department in the
election next August.
The post, meeting at the Thomas
Circle Club, admitted 81 new men,
bers and gave a prize to Capt. Will
liam P. Kerschner for outstanding
work IN bringing In candidates.
Members listened to a radio ac-
count Of last nights fight between
Baer and Camera.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
COURT SANCTIONS
THROUGH BUS LINE
Eastern Shore-to- BaItimore
Service Approved
on Appeal.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 15.-Hold-
ing that the fundamental obligation
of the Public Service Commission is
to secure adequate and permanent
service for the public generally at the
least cost, the Court of Appeals last
Evening star., 1934-06-15

night sanctioned q commission order
permitting through bus service be-
tween the Eastern Shore and Bslti-
more, via the Claiborne-Annapolis
ferry.
The courts decision, expressed by
Judge F. Neal Parke, reversed q de-
cree of Judge Eugene ODunne in the
Circuit Court OF Baltimore City va
eating the commission order allowing
the Red Star Lines, Inc, to operate
the service. George Weems williams.
receiver of the Washington, Baltimore
& Annapolis Electric Railroad Co..
had filed action In the Circuit Court
to have the order set aside.
Eight Cases Decided.
The court decided eight cases be-
fore recessing to meet again In July
Six cases remain on the April docket.
The court afirmed . decree Of the
Montgomery County Circuit Court
sustaining q demurrer filed by the
Maryland Publishing Co. and e.
Brooke Lee against action instituted
by John w. Coffman, asking appoint
Evening star., 1934-06-15

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for the daily Star iDill be accepted
Mondays to Fridays, incluSiue, up
to noon day OF issue. Saturdays
and legal holidays up to 10 Am.
day OF issue. For the Sunday Star
up to II PM Saturday.
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contained notebook. book and .misceila-
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center diamond surrounded by small dia-
monds and sapphires; liberal reward.
DOG--Irish Terrier. male. wearing harness
and leash. Wednesday morning. Notify
FOREST SERVICE PACK. containing 8
raincosts. 3 prs. shoes: IN Washington or
on Lee Hwy; near Cherrydsle moderate
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Evening star., 1934-06-15

clearly and definitely and with rea- |
sonable precision of the facts upon |
which the charges rest"
Evening star., 1934-06-15
RartiHtn.

SPENCE. The infant dauEhter Of Thomas
ano Jennie Graham Spence will be bap-
Of the Epiphany. on SUNDAY .Juns =
1894. at 1890 noon.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, IS, noon today. Year ago, II.
Lowest, 81, Sis am. today. Year
ago, A..
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, s5, on May n.
Lowest, -612, on February Q.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest, SO per cent, at Sis am.
today.
Lowest, "a per cent, at 4:45 pm.
yesterday.
Tide Tables.
Furnished by United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey)
Today. Tomorrow
High ...... 1901 am. 10:40am
Low ...... 4:34am. 5:15am
High ...... 10:43pm. 1l:26pm
Low ...... 5:o6p.m. 5:44 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Rises. Sets.
Sun, today. 4:41 7:35
Sun, tomorrow 4:41 7:35
Moon, today. 7:39 am. 10:19pm
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in
Evening star., 1934-06-15
Coal Control Talked.
FOUND.

Spain plans a commercial organiza-
ton to control its coal industry.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
LOST,

FOR LOST ANIMALS apply Animal Res.
cue League, II o st, ". North $3.50.
Evening star., 1934-06-15
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches ir
the Capitol (current month to date)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-02-15
Birch Lake Again
To Be Damned
County Commissioners Of Todd and
Stearns Making Plans-To Be
Done With CWA Labor.

At a meeting of the Melrose
Sportsmans Club Monday evening
plans for the raising Of lake levels
in the community were discussed.
Commissioners from both Todd and
and Stearns counties were present,
as were representative sportsmen
from Swanville. Grey Eagle, Sank
Centre, Albany, Long Prairie and
Freeport.
After discussing lake levels, II
was decided that Big Birch Lake
was in need Of help, and that the
water level must be raised, 1t Is I'M
derstood that the County Commits.
sioners Of Todd and Stearns are
favorable to the reconstruction Of
the dam at the lower end Of Little
Birch Lake to accomplish this pur-
pose. However, the Stearns County
Commissioners wish to obtain ease
ment rights from two Of the farm
ers before they enter upon this pro-
ject. The work entailed Is to be
done by CWA work and will be UNI
der Federal supervision.
A two foot dam, 1t is thought, win
be necessary to gain the proper lew
ell, which will be a raise of about is
inches. A channel between the lakes
was also proposed.
This dam has been the topic Of
considerable controversy and re-
Gently was decided In court In favor
Of the County.