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Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18

Holzer in reference to the district
matter was to the effect that hold
ers of five per cent of the warrants
and bonds affected by the refihanc-
ing plan would have to join before
they could be heard as to the al
legations in the petition.
1t was against this order that the
power company appealed yesterday
at which time they also asked an
order from the court granting a
stay in all proceedings in the dis
trict court. Both appeal and mo-
ton for the order were denied
after Horizons arguments.
A further hearing Of the case
known as the municipal refinancing
petition will be heard on Thursday
of this week in federal court in San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
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TWO JUDGES
COMMENT ON
JURY SYSTEM

recommendations as to the per-
sonnet of future jury panels are
contained in letter signed joint
ly by Judge Thompson and Judge
McPherrin and read before the
board of county supervisors at a
recent meeting.
"The jury system today, as it
forms a part of the structure of
our system of jurisprudence, the
letter states, "is to a great extent
on trial in the mind of the public.
Many of the failures by juries in
individual cases to uphold and en-
force the laws in an unbiased and
dignified manner by returning prop
er verdicts are directly traceable to
the fact that the personnel of such
jurieS did not and do not represent
true type of American citizen
possessing a full realization and ap-
probation of his or her duties of
citizenship
So, above all else, persons select
ed for jury service should be truly
representative citizens, with suffi-
cient understanding of, and exper-
fence in the affairs of life to enable
such persons to act with mature
judgment and intelligence in per-
forming jury service"
"In almost every jury panel
are a few who do not possess their
natural faculties of hearing or see
ing and observing OF. hearing wit
nesses when testifying upon the
witness stand. Others, on account
of old age or poor health have
reached such a decree of decrepi-
tude as to be physically unable to
serve"
The letter makes mention of the
fact that occasionally persons are
summoned on panel who have
served as trial jurors or grand jur-
ers within the year, preceding
which should not be done, and rec
ommends that the proposed list be
checked with the county clerk
against his records before being
submitted to the court.
Members of the various county
school boards. the judges say, are
not exempt from jury duty but
should cases arise where such men,
bers would be placed under undue
burdens, this fact should be con-
sidered. The law does not exempt
irrigation district employees but it
is usually necessary to SO excuse
such employees because of the ma
ture of their work. Women with
small children deserve special con-
sideration, according to the letter.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
IN
KIDNAP CASE
UNDER ARREST

OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. 18. O.p)
james G. MatherS and Ben B.
Laska, who played prominent roles
as defense counsel in the trial here
more than year ago of the kid
napers of Charles F. Urschel, were
held today on indictments charg-
ing that they accepted part of the
ransom money in fees.
Laska, the indictment charges,
received $4,000 of the 100000 paid
to the Harvey Bailey gang for Urs-
chefs release. Mathers allegediy
was paid 81 900 of the ransom mon
ey.
A warning Of Joseph B. Keenan,,
assistant U. S. attorney general,
that defense lawyers accepting ran
som money would be prosecuted
was recalled here. keenan,, who
prosecuted the Bailey gang. issued
the warning during a court session.
LaSka made light of it.
''Why, look, he said, pulling a
roll of bills from his pocket. "that
bill is Boettcher ransom, that bill
is Bohn ransom and here Is q
Hamm ransom bill. -
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18

OPENS DRIVE
ON SHYSTERS
BY FREDERICK c. OTHMAN
United Press Staff Correspondent

OHutcu IIcSS Stdi1 SOITcSpuHuCIIt
WASHINGTON. Dec. IS. - The
department of justice threw its full
force today behind national drive
against shyster lawyers, whom it
considers as dangerous as the un-
derworld figures they represent.
Attorney-General Homer S. Cum
mings described as lawyer criminals
attorneys who defend gangsters for
a share of robbery cash or connive
with outlaws to help them evade
arrest.
He commissioned j. Edgar Hoov-
er, chief of the bureau of inveSti-
CATION, to inquire into the activities
of such gentry and bring charges
against them whenever possible.
Three lawyers have been arrest
ed. They are Louis Piquett, we'll
known Chicago barrister, charged
with aiding the late John Dillinger,
and Ben Laska and James c. Math-
ers, accused of accepting part of
the Charles Urschel ransom cash
as their fee for defending the kid
napers.
The attorney general believes
that physicians who aid public en-
emies are almost as dangerous as
the lawyer-criminals. He has in
stituted proceedings against DR..
Clayton May of st. Paul, charged
with treating Dillinger for gunshot
wounds inflicted by federal agents
and against doctors who performed
plastic surgery on Dillinger.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
DISTRICT WINS IN POWER CASE
Horton Succeeds In Blocking Appeal And
Stay Of Proceedings

Harry w. Horton, chief counsel
for the irrigation district, won
another skirmish in the battle being
waged between the district and tho
power company forces, according to
word received at district headquar-
ters today.
In San Francisco yesterday, in
the U. S. Circuit court of appeals,
Horton argued successfully against
an appeal made by the Southern
Sierras company and allied interests
against a ruling made on Novem-
ber 27 by Judge Holzer of the fed
eral court in Los Angeles. A stay
of proceedings which had also been
asked was denied by the court yes
terday.
The order as signed by Judge
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
MORE SH|F FTS
BY GOVERNOR
Numerous Requirements Made
In Positions Not Under Civ
il Service

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Dec. Is
U.H - Additional requirements in
state non-civil service jobs were
made today as the Merriam ad-
ministration fastened to complete
its reorganization plans as much as
possible before the new civil serv-
ice act becomes effective Thurs
day.
Seven varied appointive positions
were filled and II replacements
made among branch managers, in
vestigators and registration clerks
of the motor vehicle division.
Included among the changes.
Edward L. Nolan, San Francisco,
became state labor commissioner
succeeding Joseph J. Green, Rolph
appointee. He will receive $4,000
annually.
Clarence E. Tucker, Modesto, re-
placed Jack S. Casey as chief of
the division of weights and meas
ures, a $4,000 job.
Charles C. Coke, San Francisco,
was appointed state parole officer,
succeeding the late Ed Whyte. Coke
was head of the motor vehicle de-
partment under Gov. G. C. Young.
Mrs. Ruby Overholtzer, Los An
geles, replaced Katherine Michael,
Los Angeles, as chief of the division
or the blind.
John S. Lay, Ventura, succeeded
Charles Dietrich as deputy build
ing and loan commissioner.
A. E. Monteith, Temple City, was
named chief of the immigration
and housing division. a $4,000 posi-
ton, succeeding Vincent S. Brown,
San Francisco.
Among the new motor vehicle de-
partment branch managers were P.
H. Kelly, San Francisco; Edward
Polhemus, San Jose; Harry Roserf.
shal, Hollywood; Herman Noll,
Pasadena; Edward Deems, Long
Beach; A. Anderson, San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
SEWELL AIDS
Fits CASE
Judge Declares Fellow Jurist
Sought To Get Control OF
Present Grand Jury

LOS ANGELES, Dec. l8 U.P) -
Superior Judge Fletcher Bowron
was accused of planning a grand
jury dictatorship" in surprise testi-
mony of fellow judge, the first
witness summoned today in the
fight of District Attorney Buron
Fits to set aside the perjury indict-
ment against him.
Hailed as the trump card of the
defense, Superior Judge Harry F..
Sewell, center of a bitter court feud
recently in which he had battled
presiding Judge Frank g. Collier and
Judge Bowron, gave the surprise
testimony, relating a conversation
which occurred early this year.
In it, he quoted Judge BoWron as
declaring he intended to upset the
customary domination" OF grand
juries by the district attorneys Of
flee. He said Judge Bowron him
self planned to dominate the 1884
grand jury" with promise of in
vestigation of Fits office if the
prosecutor caused any trouble or
objected"
Judge Sewell declared the con-
Versation occurred during an all-day
automobile trip ne made with Judge
Bowron to the Tehachapi women's
prison in January or early Febru-
ary.
Over the objections of Clyde
Shoemaker, special prosecutor,
Sewell said they discussed the COM
ing political campaign, Sewell COM
planning on the lack of issues which
made election or judges a matter
of personality.
Quotes Bowron
Judge Bowron said he proposed
to have an issue and that it would
be the selection of the grand jury"
Judge Sewell testified. HE said
that heretofore previous grand
juries had been dominated by the
district attorneys office. Judge
Bowron declared he proposed to
dominate the 1884 grand jury him
self.
"'I imagine Buron Fits will not
relish it, Judge Bowron said. Fits
will not have friend on the grand
jury and if he causes any trouble
or objects, will have the grand
jury investigate the district at
torney's Office"
Judge Sewell said Judge Bowron
told him that, from conversation he
had had with deputy district at
torney, he was convinced the
prosecutors office was being run in
good manner.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18

munities for the generous hospi-
tality bestowed upon the newspaper
fraternity to the north during the
All-American canal celebration.
AS one of the publishers expressed
at the banquet in the Planters hotel
Saturday evening, "A town is judg-
ed by the newspaper it supports. -
The Imperial Valley merchants
may well feel proud of their news
papers. 1t is through these med
iums that the outside world is
learning and keeping in touch with
the development of your farming
district and your progressive COM
munities.
Also please express our apprecia-
ton to Mr., Evan T. Hewes, chair
man of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict board of directors.
(Signed) LLOYD E. TIERNAN,
President.
Riverside-San Bernardino Coun-
ties Unit CNPA.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
. xMTLK INSTITUTE
DIRECTORS GO :.
TO SAN DIEGO

Earl v. G. Northrop, r. B. White
law and w. c. Macdonald, direc-
tors of the Milk Institute of I'M
perial Valley, left early this morn
ing for San Diego to be present at
a meeting there at which will be
considered an AAA milk license for
San Diego. The cream supply of
the coast city comes largely from
Imperial Valley, and directors of
the Milk Institute realized the ne
cessity for representation Of valley
interest, at this federal milk hear
ing at San Diego.
"This emphasizes, said Presi-
ldent w. H. Tyler, Jr., of the Ell
Centre Chamber of Commerce, "the
need which exists for the Milk In
Stitute. This federal milk license
hearing is being held today in San
Diego, and most of that city S
cream supply comes from the dair-
les OF Imperial Valley, yet Imper-
ial Valley was not invited to parti-
cipate, although cream prices to
the producer here, and rules and
regulations for its shipping, are to
be considered and fixed by govern
ment representatives Certainly we
are necessary parties at such a
hearing, unless the rights of I'M
perial Valley dairymen who have
been sending sweet cream to San
Diego for years are to be ignored.
,Agly, our dairymen can do Moth
: irg, but fortunately we have the
Milk Institute, already fairly well
organized, and ready for just such
an emergency. The Milk Institute
will stand back of our cream pro-
ducers, and see that their rights
are not trampled upon at San Di-
ann
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
YANKEE SPIES
FACE FRENCH
MAGISTRATE

PARIS, Dec. 49, U.P)-The clos
ing act of one of the greatest es-
pionage dramas of modern times
approached today when 90 persons,
including two Americans, received
a final hearing before an eXamin-
ing magistrate preparatory to their
trial next month.
Around the figures of the Amer
leans revolved the whole story of a
spy plot which had ramifications
all over Europe and in the United
States-one so great that its full
extent probably never will be known
even if it is suspected.
The Americans are Robert Cor
don Switz, 80, of Orange, N. j., and
his 22-year-old wife, Marjorie
Louise Tilley SWitZ, of New York.
A year ago today when they were
arrested, they pleaded frame-up.
But three months later under mer-
cileSs cross examination by Magis-
trate Ernest Benon they disclosed
an almost unbelievable plot to OBJ
tain military information in behalf
of foreign governments.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
DISCUSSION
ON SALARIES
OF OFFICIALS
Seek To Regulate Compensa-
ton Of Offices Not Under
Supervisors Jurisdiction
SET FEES FOR ATTORNEYS
Attempting To Adjust Scale OF
Wages With SERA Now Con-
sidered Too High
SET FEES FOR ATTORNEYS

With Supervisors Graham and
Best attending, the county grand
jury yesterday afternoon discussed
and recommended items of legisla-
tion to be brought to the attention
of the state legislature at the meet
ing of that body in January. The
county grand jury has been work.
ing on these measures for some
time past and with the near ap-
proach of the legislative session it
was thought best to bring these
matters to the attention of the
supervisors at present.
The principal object of discus
sion at this meeting was the county
government act. According to exist
ing legislation the grand jury is to
make recommendations to the
supervisors each year relative to
the salaries of those county Of
ficials over which the board has no
control.
These salaries are as paid to the
county auditor, district attorney,
the supervisors, grand jurors and
trial jurors. In respect to the
salaries of all other county officers
the board has regulatory powers.
I'm a recommendation approved by
the grand jury yesterday and ad-
dressed to Senator Hulse and As
semblyman Walker concerning the
county government act, it is rec
commended that the salary of the
county auditor remain at $2400 per
year; that of the district attorney
at $4,000 year and of each super
visor at $1,000 per year. For jurors
a. stipend of SO per day with mile
age at Is cents per mile is de-
termined.
In a new subdivision added to
this county government act it is
recommended by the grand jury
THAT compensation III GIen coJa-
sci appointed by the superior court
to defend persons charged with
crime. The present method of pro-
cedure is that an attorney is ap-
pointed in each instance but with
out assurance of being recompensed
for his work.
This recommendation provides
that in a case of murder a fee of
$50 shall be paid the attorney de-
Tending the accused. In cases other
than murder the fee shall be $25
and in cases other THAI murder
where the defendant pleads guilty
without having gone to trial the
compensation 81 all - SIS. 1t is be-
Continued On Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
Hulse And Walker
Meet Supervisors

Senator Ben Hulse and Clarence
Walker, assemblyman-elect, met
with the board of supervisors this
afternoon to discuss suggested legis-
lation concerning Imperial county
to be taken up at the forthcoming
session of the legislature in Janu-
ary.
1t was also expected that dis
cussion of the proposed county
hospital set-up would be taken up
by the board, Supervisor Osborne
having returned from a visit to
Kern ana other northern counties
where he made survey of county
hospitals for the purpose of obtain
ing information for the Imperial
county supervisors.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
TWenfy-Eight More
Excused By Soviet

MOSCOW, Dec. Is. U.p)-A grim
government campaign against its
political enemies accounted for an
other % lives today-a total of 1903,
including two women, since Sergei
Kiroy, a veteran leader, was assas-
sinated December 1.
In all, 124 arrests have been an
nounced and only 81 of those ar
rested remained alive.
All those executed have been
tried in secret by the military COL
legium of the supreme court on
charges of terrorism. None has
been accused, or suspected, of COM
plicity in Kiroy'S murder.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
Christmas Sales
Best Since 1929

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. U.P)-
The largest retail Christmas busi-
ness since 1929 was reported to the
cabinet today by Secretary of Com
merce Roper.
Roper told President Roosevelt
and the cabinet that statistics gath
cred from all sections of the coun-
try showed that holiday sales were
exceeding expectations. They are
the highest since the depression
started, Roper said.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
STRIKE APPROVED
BY RAIL UNIONS

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18U.P)-Un-
ion trainmen representing all rail-
roads operating in Los Angeles to-
day voted authority for a sympathy
strike should employees of the
Pacific Electric Interurban system
walk out in a wage dispute.
D. A. Mackenzie of Cleveland,
international vice-president OF. the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
was given full. authority to call out
trainmen and Signalmen of the
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and
Santa Fe lines at any time.
The resolutions authorizing Mac
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
VALLEY TROUBLE MENTIONED IN
HOUSE HEARING ON COMMUNISM
Legion Representative Says Growers Indi-
rectly To Blame For Disturbance
Of Last Spring

"Some of the literaNlre was pass
ed out by children of school age at
army posts" he said.
Turns Over Pamphlets
Smith said he would turn over to
the committee in a secret session
data on Communist efforts includ-
ing arious pamphlets which he
bills. One pamphlet which he
quoted referred to the maritime
strike of last summer as raising
the question of penetration of the
army" Another called on Com
munists to visit the fleet while in
New York and spread the germ of
class consciousness"
Earlier Michael F. Shannon of
Los Angeles, grand exalted ruler of
the Order of Elks and Homer Chail-
laux, national director for Ameri-
caniSm for the American Legion,
had cited Communist activity on
the Pacific Coast in urging legis-
lation to stamp out organizations
advocating overthrow of the gov
ernment by force.
Chaillaux charged Communists
were active in the San Francisco
Longshoremen strike and sponsored
the Imperial Valley food strike.
ChaillaX blamed the growers in
the Imperial Valley indirectly for
the situation. He alleged they made
agreement with a Mexican labor
leader to hire cheap Mexican labor
susceptible to the influence of agi-
tatDrS. -s.
The committee received from Ray
Klineberger, police commissioner of
Los Angeles, various documents
purporting to show Communist ac-
tivities in that area.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
Main Street To
Be Cleaned Up

Cooperation of Ell Centre
residents was asked today by
Councilman Fawcett, in charge
of city streets, in Kidding
Main street of the dust and
dirt following last week S rains.
The councilman stated that
the city sweeper will be put to
work on Main street late to-
night to put that thorough
fare in good condition. Resi-
dents are asked to have all
automobiles off the street by
midnight so that the sweeper
may have an opportunity to
give it a thorough cleaning.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
PROBATION GROUP TO MEET

Members of the county probation
committee and of the department
will meet Wednesday, December 10
at the detention home, Imperial,
where they will be guests at lunch
con.
After luncheon the committee
will hold its business meeting, dis
cussing matters relative to the pro-
baton department and its work.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
SOLDIER KILLED

HONOLULU, T. H, Dec. 18. U.P)
-Sergt. Homer c.. Wommack. u.
S. A., 80, was killed in an automo-
bile accident here yesterday. His
mother resides in Phoenix, Ariz
Wommack was a native of Girard.
Alabama.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
nhN!uLIL-. L.

BEVERLY HILLS, Dec. IT
(SpeciaD-The other night over
the radio for the Salvation Army,
I was blathering away about a
short piece I had read in the pa
per that very night, telling of a
plan to give everybody work.
Well, friends been kidding me
since then. "Will, where is your
plan you was telling about?
Well, today it broke out. 1t was
gotten up by the national re-
sources board. 1t plans to spend
10000, 100000. (Now all those
naughts belong on there, that
105 is billions) and its called a
"plan to end all planning"
That will knock these old rich
boys in the creek that have been
hollering about a debt of a mere
% billion. This is a plan to do
away with all small figures.
Yours,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18
FORCE account WORK MAY Be EXTENDED
Grand Jury Recommends Legislation For Count
DATA ON RIVER

almost at normal for this
time of the year" was the Opin-
ion expressed at irrigation dis
trict headquarters about the
head of water reported at the
Grand Canyon station today.
Readings show that the flow at
the canyon jumped 500 second
feet since yesterday to a mark of
4490. A 200 second foot increase
is noted at the TOpOck station
with a decrease of 500 second
feet for the diversion.
Light snow fell over the upper
basin yesterday according to a
telegram from the Yuma office
of the weather bureau which
added that the weather is clear
ing and colder weather is in
dicated for tonight in those Sec
tions.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-18

Continued On Page 81
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-31

AND UP. List price Of Standard Sit Sport
Roadster at Flint, Mich, s465. With bumpers,
spare tire and tire lock, the list price is $500
additional. Prices su1ject TO change Without
NOTICE. Compare Chevrolef's loo deliuered
prices and easy C. M. A. C. terms. A General
Motors Holse.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-31
PUBLIC HEARING FOR STEVEN
son URGED BY FARM BUREAU

State Organization Demands Airing
On Removal OF Farm Credit
Administration Head
Decision to back up the request of
George H. Stevenson, recently re-
moved president of the Baltimore
district of the Farm Credit Admins
tration, for a public hearing on the
reasons for his removal was made
by officials of the Maryland Farm
Bureau Federation. The Farm Blu
reau forwarded demand for the
public airing of the Stevenson case
to j. X. Doughton, acting president
of the Production Credit Corpora
ton of Baltimore and to officials of
the Farm Credit Administration in
Washington. A copy of the Mary
land Farm Bureaus request was
also sent to Senator Tydings and
Goldsborough and to the entire
Maryland delegation in the House
of Representatives.
Mr. Stevenson was removed as
president of the Production Credit
Corporation of Baltimore by reso-
luton of it's Board of Directors last
week. The Board first requested
Mr.. Stevenson's resignation, which
was refused. 1t then passed the res
olution removing him as president,
without hearing.
A request for hearing on the
reasons for his removal has been
made by Mr.. Stevenson. The Farm
Bureaus action in support of such
hearing states, in part;
eve feel that Mr.. Stevenson is
farm-minded man who has always
demonstrated an understanding of
the farmers problems in conducting
the office from which he was remov-
ed. We feel that in all fairness he
should be accorded a public hearing
at which the reasons for his removal
can be set forth"
The Farm Bureau demand for a
public airing of the case is based on
a general view taken by the farm
organization that the reasons for
i Mr.. Stevenson's removal have not
been clearly stated and that the
farmers are entitled to this informa-
ton, according to Charles Il. Wise,
Jr, Secretary of the Maryland Farm
Bureau Federation,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-08-31
PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIFICA-
TON PROJECT

a 1t is announced that the electrlfi-
cation project of the Pennsylvania
railroad, financed by the PWA, is
about half completed. Employed
on the work are more than $4,000
furloughed railroad men, the week
ly payrolls running well around
100000.
Orders for materials and supplies
for the job already placed in Ameri-
can markets approximate $23, $780,
900.
1t is estimated by railroad and
government officials that at least 25,-
900 men have been given employ
mention the railroad and in industry
as result of the Improvement
work.