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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-03-20
GOOD AFTERNOON

The late unlamented hard win
ter permits US to pass on to our
children what our fathers passed
on to us-baloney.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
SAYS PRISON
BREAKS MUST
BE STOPPED

MILWAUKEE,, Aug. 30 UP)--
The ghost of John Dillnger stalked
before the nations outstanding law
yers today as J. Edgar Hoover de-
manded a halt in prison escapes and
wholesale" pardonng of desperate
characters.
Hoover, head of the criminal in
vestigation bureau of the depart
ment of justice which ended Dill
fingers bloody career, made the
demand before the criminal law
section of the American Bar asso-
citation
MalfeaSance or nonfeasance on
the part of prison officials too often
is responsible for the escape of
major criminals, he declared. Con-
Gitions that render escape possible
should be remedied Immediately, he
added.
He also denounced lawyers and
psychiatrists who work to free Grim
inals.
He said the government has
sharply answered gangdom's chal-
lenge by its drive against kidnap-
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30

Notice has been received at the
Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce
that the traffic controversy in Ell
Cajon against Earl R. EdmundS of
Calexico, in which chamber OF
commerce directors have taken a
part. has been terminated by the
dismissal of the case. There were
two charges brought against Ed
munds by Traffic Officer Menke
and the El Centro chamber, with
interested groups, protested against
Edmunds' apprehension and the
stopping in and near Ell Cajon OF
many Imperial Valley residents
whose license plates bear the w
insignia.
The Edmunds case was dismissed
without a trial following the pro-
tests of Edmunds, the chamber and
other groups. Judge Richardson of
the Ell Cajon city court considered
the matter and in dismissing the
case wrote to Edmunds as follows:
your case was duly considered
by the court and the officer. There
being some reasonable doubt in the
mind of this court as to the suf-
ficiency of the evidence in connec-
ton with the alleged violation with
in the city limits, we requested the
officer to go over the ground per-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
SUN REMOVES
. RAIN TRACES

Under a bright sun the area
around El Centro deluged by q
severe storm yesterday, was rapidly
drying up. occasional pools OF
water and decided brightness to
trees and shrubs, being evidences
that it had rained at last. Other
evidence existed in the form OF
mud.
The wind accompanying the
storm did some damage, blowing
down between rs and 30 eucalyp-
tus trees on the San Diego high
way between here and Seeley.
L. A. Thomas, maintenance su-
perintendent for the state high
way commission, Immediately put
a crew of men at work removing
the debris and traffic over the high
way was not interrupted.
The garage in the rear OF the
home of Assessor Frank G. Weir,
at 1866 Adams, was lifted up about
four feet from its foundations and
was pushed back toward the rear
alley.
Big Bertha" the fire siren, let
a fey yelps out of her system When
the lightning flashed and thunder
roared.
These were incidentals and did
not detract in the least from the
desirability of the good ducking
received here,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
CASE AGAINST VALLEY MOTORIST
DISMISSED IN FL CAJON COURT

sonally with us in order to discov-
er the nature and the sufficiency
of the evidence Upon doing so
we were satisfied as to the insuffi-
cheney of the evidence to convict,
and so dismissed that portion of
the complaint accordingly. The
complaint referring to the viola
ton outside the city limits was like
wise dismissed, it occurring outside
the jurisdiction of the officer"
1T behooves Imperial Valley peo-
pie to drive carefully when passing
through Ell Cajon," stated Manager
Hays of the FL Centro Chamber of
Commerce today. There is un-
questionably a purposeful campaign
to apprehend Imperial Valley mot
oristS who violate the law in the
least degree. 1t were better not TO
stir up further antagonism by vio-
lating the speed laws in Ell Caion,
That city can be avoided if the
Imperial Valley motorist desires by
turning north about three miles
this side of Ell Cajon and going
through Bostonia and on the
Fletcher road, which skirts FL Ca
jon valley to north. In this way
some time is saved and the distance
is shortened and complications at
Ell Cajon are avoided
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
DOWD DECLARES WATER SITUATION
in VALLEY HAS BEEN IMPROVED

Although we are by no means to
be considered out of the woods
yet. I do believe the worst of the
drought period is past us and that
we have passed the danger point"
was the cheering statement made
today by M. j. Dowd, chief engi-
neer of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict, commenting on recent rains
in the Colorado river basin.
A peak of $500 second feet at
Grand Canyon Tuesday night,
dropped down to 5000 second feet
yesterday and was close to, 5000
second feet today.
This flash flood will not be due
to reach the valley for at least a
week and we can expect to lose
nearly half of it on the way down"
Dowd said. However, we are just
ified in expecting good flow OF
water next week. Rains have been
more or less general in the south
ern part of the river basin and
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
By GEORGE III. BEALE
,.fal Dr,ee Cfaff Cnr~oeDnrI

united PreSS Staff correspondent
PASADENA, Aug. 80. Upton
Sinclair, who broke all known po-
litical traditions to win the Dem
ocratic nomination for the COVER
norship of California, intends to
keep on breaking them when he is
elected to the office.
The slight, vital, former Socialist,
for years symbol of radicalism in
the United States, admitted no
"if" when he talked today of the
November runoff election when he
will oppose two strong political fig
ures in Gov Frank Merriam, Re-
publican incumbent, and Raymond
Haight, leader of the Common
wealth party.
The internationally known auth
or spoke of when 1 am elected, y
evidencing the same confidence
that led him to give out at noon
Tuesday-seven hours before any
primary vote was counted-a state
ment accepting the Democratic
nomination.
He pointed out that he received
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
NEW MEXICO
FAVORABLE TO
HEARING DATE

In a telegram received at irri-
CATION district headquarters this
morning, Frank Patton, attorney
general of New Mexico, advised the
board of directors that September
20 was satisfactory for the hearing
in Washington on the proposed con-
tract for the division of Colorado
river water.
kilograms had been sent by the
local board to officials of these
different states, following their
meeting yesterday afternoon. The
directors here favor the September
20 date although Phil Swing ad-
vised them by telegram that Utah
and Colorado wish the hearing on
September 10.
The hearing in question is to be
held before Secretary Ickes relative
to the action taken by the Arizona
Colorado river commission in en-
deavoring to secure new contract
covering the division of the water
rights.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
MxA Ro7eAe-
eissI NeN.usht syadissts. iaa
REVOLT
PLOT HATCHED
BY MEX|CANS

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 80. U.P)-
The newspaper Hoy today asserted
that a plot was being fomented in
Los Angeles to overthrow the Mex
lean government by attacking the
northern Mexican states with a
large force of we'll armed men, and
assassinating General Lazaro Car
denas, president-elect.
Little credit was given the report.
The government dismissed it light
ly.
Hoy alleged that several promi-
nent revolutionists, living in exile
in Los Angeles, were involved.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30. U.P)-
Informed by the United Press that
his name had been mentioned in
an asserted plot to overthrow the
Mexican government, Adolfo De La
Huerta today declared his friend
ship for the government Of that
country.
II am good friends with the
Mexican government" the exiled
Mexican said. II have no connec-
tions with any generals or former
generals from Mexico and know OF
no plot against the government.
MY only wish is for the happi-
ness of the Mexican people and the
success of the Mexican govern
ment."
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
WEBB FORCED
INTO CONTEST
IN NOVEMBER
Attorney-General Will Be OPP
posed By Former Calexico At
torney.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30-(U.P)
The tremendous popularity with
Democratic voters of Upton Sim
clair's platform to END Poverty in
California was borne out further
today by the figures showing that
Sheridan Downey, Sacramento, the
gubernatorial candidates running
mate, had won the Democratic
nomination for lieutenant governor
While the return of the voters in
this contest came in slowly, avail
able reports showed that Downey
had 144,162 votes in almost 5000
precincts, as against 52,463 polled
by Martin WEIGH and 1885 for
Seth Millington, his principal op-
ponents.
George Hatfield, San Francisco,
was an easy winner of the Re-
publican nomination for lieutenant
governor. With predictions that
his total will surpass that of Gov.
Frank F.. Merriam in the guberna-
torial race, Hatfield had 1875, ,842
votes from 5907 precincts. Others
in the contest stood as follows !:
Goodcell, 56.O45; Sherman, 1915;
and Treadwell, 25907.
Voters of both major parties
Democratic and Republican-select-
ed Ray L. Riley state controller
as their nominee for return to Of
flee by tremendous majorities
Charles G.. Johnson, state treasurer
swamped his opponent, John
Franklin Johnson, for the Republi-
can nomination, but was not a
candidate on the Democratic ticket.
1t appeared that William A. Ward,
Sacramento, had won the Demo-
cratic nomination for treasurer.
Vierling Kersey, state superin-
tendent of public instruction, out
distanced two competitors in a
Continued On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
POST PLANS
HIGH FLIGHT.

CHICAGO, Aug. 30. U.P)-Wiley
Pest, globe circling aviator, expect
ed to take off late today from Cur
tis5 Reynolds airport in his ia
nous Winnie Mae for an attempt
ed flight into the stratosphere in
quest of new world altitude rec
ord.
Post said his equipment was in
shape and that he was amaiting
definite weather reports. He hopes
to attain an altitude of $4,000 feet,
or about 5000 feet above the pres
ent record
He said the Winni5 Mae, which
carried him around the world in
nine days, probably will be able to
attain a speed of $50 miles an hour
through the thin and comparatively
non-resisting atmosphere of the
StratoSphere.
In test flights Post has attained a
height of $4,000 feet, climbing 1000
feet a minute at times.
Post will wear a rubber diving"
suit enabling him to keep warm and
have an ample supply of oxygen in
the thin air of the upper reaches.
The Winnie Mae has been equip
ped with a doubly supercharged
pootor and a eneeiaI contrOlahle pitc
propeller.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
Later Returns Only Increase Sinclair's Total
SINCLAIR INTENDS To KEEP ON
BREAKING POLITICAL TRADITIONS
Has No Thought Of Being Defeated In Run
Off Next November According To State
ment Given Press.

more ballots than any other previ-
Gus Democratic gubernatorial nom
ination seeker in California's his
tory. He was proud also of his
campaign directed by 100000 VOL
unteer workers and financed by t.
funds he collected by charging ad-
mission to every person who came
to hear him speak in support of
his own candidacy.
mo other candidate ever won a
nomination under such condi-
tions," the 56-year- -old, graying
nominee said. II intend to pursue
the same policies until the final
election. I will continue them af-
ter I am elected. I have been NOM
mated without promising, tacitly or
directly, an office to anyone. I
have won without accepting dol
lar of money with string at
tached"
His position, he said, will permit
him to face fearlessly the hostile
Legislature he fully expects.
Expects Opposition
81 expect direct opposition from
Continued On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
Salinas Strike
Brings Violence

SALINAS, Calf, Aug. 80. U.R)-
Two strike pickets in the embat-
tied Salinas -Watsonville lettuce dis
trict were shot and wounded by a
guard today as they assertedly ig-
nored warnings and attempted to
enter a field where strikebreakers
were at work.
The wounded men are Robert
Caldwell, shot in the foot, and
Jose Pinzon, wounded in the snoul-
der.
The gunfire took place at the
Barbin ranch, near Salinas. The
guard, who fired the shots, was
said to be unidentified as yet.
The wounded men were taken TO
a hospital, where they were said to
be not seriously wounded.
Feeling was running high in this
section of the strike zone, author
tiles said.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
HEAVY GUARD FOR GOLD TRAIN
Millions Taken From San Francisco Mint To
Denver, Colorado

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 80. W.P)
"A kings ransom in gold, $70,000,-
900 worth of shining yellow bars,
was moving eastward today in a
special train bound for the U. s..
mint at Denver.
Guns of the u. S. army guarded
the swift passage Of the train
bearing perhaps the largest gold
movement in modern history. 1t
was sent from the San Francisco
mint, which soon is to be razed.
The shipment is the first of the
several which will be necessary to
transfer gold valued at $2,250, ,o00,-
900 to Denver. Treasury officials
at Washington said the transfer
was being made because of the fear
of earthquakes here. Yet the build
ing from which it is being moved
survived the 1906 earthquake. Sup
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
COLONIZATION
PLAN OUTLINED

AS the means of bringing ex-
perienced farmers from submargin-
al lands of the midwest to the
county, a plan was discussed by the
water and relief control COM
mittee last night whereby the
east mesa might be turned over
to these farmers as part of vast
colonization program financed by
PWA funds.
DR.. w. P. Clements of the ag-
riculture department, Los Angeles
chamber of commerce, appeared
before the committee at last
nights meeting and aided in map
ping certain details of the pro-
gram.
1t was decided by the commit
tee, however, that no definite steps
would be taken to secure official
approval of the program until M.
j. Dowd, irrigation district engin-
eer had made a complete survey
of all the land available for this
project. This survey is to consider
such items as the type of soil,
rotation of crops, prices and other
similar factors.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
NOT
TQREC0GN|zE
NEW LEADER
Democratic Chairman Gives Out
Statement Indicating He Will
Support Haight.
WARDELL GROUP SILENT
Attitude OF Chieftains Fails To
Dampen Spirits of Party Nom-
inee.
BY MORRIS DE HAVEN TRACY

ny MOkklS DE HAVEN TRACY
United Press Staff Correspondent
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30.-Cal-
ifornia's Democratic party stood
shuddering today in fear of a
schism such as it has not known in
recent years as a result of Upton
Sinclairs dramatic victory in his
campaign for the partys guberna-
torial nomination.
The ballots were hardly counted
wher the first strident notes of
discord echoed through the state
John B. Elliott, Southern Cali
fornia Democratic chairman, issued
a militant statement making clear
that he would not support Sinclair
and limiting very broadly that Ray
moad Haight, who failed to win
the Republican nomination but
goes on the ballot as a Common
wealth candidate, would be his
man.
Supporters of Justus Wardell,
one of the original Roosevelt men,
who ran bad third in the Dem
O>A"uS inSC, 81 uiiibicu pliNdJCiy
and said nothing publicly. Theii
silence even went to the extent of
withholding congratulations from
Sinclair.
George Crecl, who was Sinclair's
opponent, congratulated the winner
but made no promise to support
, him.
Two Roosevelt appointees, both
supporters of the McAdoo wing of
the Democratic party. however,
pledged their help to Sinclair. They
were Fl. H. McPike, U. S. district
attorney and George Vice, U. S.
marshal in San Francisco.
Sinclair laughed at the furore of
defeated opponents.
Their discomfort is the peoples
JOY" he said. Meanwhile he pre-
pared to leave for Hyde Park, N.
Y, or Washington, d. c., to meet
President Roosevelt who sent word
he would be glad to see him. And
he did not forget that Postmaster
General Farley had promised ad-
ministration support-although the
promise might have been somewhat
left handed.
Vote Mounts
He also took comfort in the
mounting figures of his vote as late
returns came in. The figures show
ed Sinclair had lead in 25 of the
states SO counties The figures were:
977l precincts out of 10,703 in the
state:
For governor, Democratic ticket
Sinclair, 37l,0 ,064; Creel, 229, 1887;
Wardell, 36,742.
For governor, Republican ticket
Continued On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
VERDE s
BALLOT ONLY
ONE MISSING

Final recapitulation of Imperial
county's vote in the primary cleo
ton, for all available offices, and
with the exception Of the vote cast
in Palo Verde precinct, which is
not available, will be found on page
six of this issue. Palo Verde has
only a score or so of votes.
All returns, of course, are unof-
ficial and will be SO until the vote
has been canvassed by the super
visors and the absentee ballots have
been counted.
Attention of The Press has been
called to confusing statements in
the general election story in last
nights paper. written under the
stress of compiling the vote and
with figures around everywhere.
Henry ]. Burk, county surveyor
is by no means "out of it, as stated
in last nights article. Mr.. Burk
will make the run-off race against
John T. Rice in the November elec-
ton. An apology is hereby extended
Mr.. Burk for any embarrassment
the unintentional error may have
caused him or his friends, though
no complaint was made by either.
There was also a misstatement
relative to the essor-collector
contest. Mont J. Reid appears to be
out of it instead of still having a
chance.
Revised figures today show that
Mrs. Evalyn Boman Westerfield re-
ceived more votes than any other
candidate, and for the second time
has been elected at the primary.
Other candidates elected Tuesday
are George Varney, treasurer; D. T.
Zinn, public administrator; and
Ed Law, county clerk District At
torney Heald and Walter Carey,
auditor, were unopposed and of
course elected.
c. B. Collins, superintendent Of
schools, apparently has a safe lead
though the absentee vote is still
to be reckoned with.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
FLYERS AWAIT
RACE OPENING

CLEVELAND, Aug. 30-fUP)-
The worlds foremost racing and
exhibition pilots went through
dress rehearsal today in prepara-
ton for the opening of the ma
tional air races tomorrow.
Most of the headliners were on
hand. except those gathered at
Los Angeles for the start OF the
Bendix transcontinental speed
dash. The airport resembled a
huge beehive
Downtown Cleveland was TO get
a preview of the military maneuv-
ers that will be offered every day
during the four-day program.
Practicing their exhibition acts
at the airport today were such IA
nous stunt pilots as Gerd Achgelis,
german ace who flies upside down
and completes outside loops only
20 feet from the ground. Flight
Commander r. l.. r. Atcherly, roy
al air corps ace whose crazy fly-
ing at previous air races made him
famous, and AL Williams, American
stunter, the third member Of the
international team.
Interest in the first day of the
races centered around the Bendiz
race in which the flyers viii race
to Cleveland, dive their speedy
planes across the finish line. and
proceed to New York In an effort
to establish a new transcontinent1l
record. Prizes total $4,000 for the
Los Angeles Cleveland leg. with
$500 added for the man who sets
a new transcontinental mark.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
SINCLAIR To
SEE BOSS
Democratic Nominee Will Leave
Tonight For Visit With Presi-
dent Roosevelt.

PASADENA, Aug. 80 U.P)-Cal-
ifornia's Democratic nominee for
governor, Upton Sinclair, long
known as a leading Socialist, will
leave here tonight for the east to
visit President Roosevelt and to
discuss with federal authorities the
availability of relief funds for CAL
ifornia.
He desired to see the President,
he said, merely to pay his respects
"to the man I consider my boss"
The noted author said he expect
ed to see President Roosevelt at
Hyde Park Tuesday.
Il should like, however, to make
it clear that the Presidents con-
venience will dictate the visit.
Hes my boss. / want to pay
him my respects. I want to assure
him of my loyalty. / want him to
know that 1 admire him and his
new deal"
Asked if he intended to solicit a
complete endorsement of his candi-
dacy from the President he answer
ed in the negative.
Il understand he replied, that
President Roosevelt does not wish
to take any hand in various state
elections. I fully realize why he
does not and I respect his wishes.
Il shall be glad to explain to
him. if he so desires, the Epic
plan but 1 have an idea he already
knows all about it. 1 wish to re-
emphasize that the chief purpose of
my visit with him is to permit me
to pay my respects to him.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30

erintendent Peter Haggerty insists
the reason is that the old granite
structure at Fifth and Mission
streets is to be torn down and there
will be no room for the gold until
the new structure is completed at
another site. Besides, since the re-
monetization of silver, an aston
ishing amount of that metal has
been received here, crowding stor-
age space.
The train carrying the fortune
enough to provide $1,000 each for
every man, woman and child in
San Francisco-consists of three
mail cars and two Pullmans. Spe-
cial postal guards and 80 soldiers
from the U. S. army troops at the
Presidio here comprised the guard.
Federal operatives repeatedly pa
trolled the route.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30

have helped the situation consider
ably"
Dowd stated there will be suffi-
cient water for irrigation, Feed and
cover crops next week, though he
was doubtful about enough for
new fields which have been ploweo.
Reports from Topock, the first
received in a long time, showed
306O second feet of water in the
river at that point, which is half
way between Grand Canyon and
Yuma,
The dry condition of the river bed
is the reason for such heavy loss
before the flash flood" can reach
the districts intake.
The district engineer warned
against too much optimism, declar-
ing that there is something to wor-
ry about, but he emphatically stat
ed that in his opinion things are
on the mend.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
Ford Planning
For Expansion

DEARBORN, Mish., Aug. 30-(U.P)
The Ford Motor company today
announced the doubling OF their
expansion program to the point
where capital expenditures will
reach $12,750,000 in the next eight
months.
Several weeks ago an order was
made for $6,OO0,000 worth of equip
ment to generate more power. Add
ed to this is approximately 6,750,00o
for two new steel mills for the op-
Grafton of which the additional
power output will be used.
When the joint powerhouse and
steel mill program is completed
Ford will be independent Of pri-
vate steel mills being able to manu-
facture in his own plants all the
SO kinds of special steel for the
manufacture of his cars. He will
be able to operate at capacity with
out purchasing a pound of steel in
the open market.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-08-30
Los Angeles Bars
Raided By Police

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 80. WP)-
Carrying out orders to "dry up" ex-
elusive bars as well as "speakeasies"
the police vice squad early today
swooped down on three well-known
night life spots.
Invading the lounge room of the
Biltmore hote>, officers arrested
Robert Johnson, manager host, and
James Toolen, waiter, on liquor
charges.
Other places visited were Al
Levy's Tavern in Hollywood and the
Cliff DWeller's Cafe.