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Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
BY RONALD WAGNER


United Press Staff Correspondent
SAN FRANCISCO, July 16. =
Strange workings of a psuedo die
tatorship we're watched by citizens
today as the city girded to face the
third general strike in the history
of organized labor.
More than $4,000 union workers
in essential industries have laid
down the tools of their crafts.
Traffic in the streets practically
had stopped and-over this incon-
gruous situation-hovered the mys-
terious finger of the general strike
strategy committee of 25 labor
leaders. Calmly and without fanfare,
this committee issued from the
central labor temple instructions
as to what citizens may and may
not do during the emergency.
State and city officials under
the direction Of Governor Frank
Merriam and Mayor Angelo Rossi,
respectively, deal with this COM
mittee as the representative of
embattled labor. Its dictates, to
date, have carried weight.
The committee promised that
pickets would not disturb food
trucks - particularly mentioning
those hauling milk and bread.
The next move was to release
a list of 10 restaurants in strategic
parts of San Francisco where bach
elors, tourists and others without
homes and kitchens may procure
food. The culinary trades walked
out at midnight.
Newspapers published this list
on the front pages of todays edi-
tions. One large publication headed
the article: "19 restaurants per-
mitted to operate during the
strike"
Capacity Outlined
The article gave the capacity of
each restaurant and the street ad-
dress. For instance, the H. Leighton
Cafe, at 7 Market street, will ac-
comodate 700 diners. It's the largest
in operation. The smallest eating
house left open under union sane
ton is Olson's at 1929 Haight street
which feeds rs persons at capacity.
No official comment was forth
coming with the labor announce
ment of authorized restaurants.
Unofficially it was said that while
labor expects to feed families of
its members, it did not wish to
starve out the general public and
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
>IrkefS
New York Stocks

NEW YORK, July 16. W.D -
Nervousness over the Pacific coast
strike and a disposition to sell rail-
road shares, in view of difficulties
surrounding that industry, served
to depress stock prices today.
Bonds were irregular with specu-
lative rails under some pressure.
Some western stocks slipped frac-
tionally while American Can, partly
on account Of possible damage from
the tie-up, dropped more than 2
points.
Rails started the day weak, prob
lens of the roads in obtaining fresh
revenue to meet increasing costs OF
operation bothering traders. The
selling in this division picked up
in momentum as prices slipped.
Southern Railway dropped to a new
low Of the year at 1875, off 11s.
Atchison, despite favorable car load
ings, dropped to 59A, off "a.
In the general list American
Telephone declined almost a point
around 1135s, u. S. Steel was OF
more than a point below 80, U. S.
Smelling after making another new
high at l391a, dropped to around
137 for more than a point loss, Du
Pont dropped 2 points to around 81
and oils generally showed losses OF
a fraction to more than point.
Stock sales today approximated
$4,000 shares against $4,000 shares
Friday.
Dow-Jones preliminary closing
prices showed industrial 9704, of
1913; railroad 1928, off 0.88, utility
22.59, off 065.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16

hazards will, as they must, and to
the best of their abilities, preserve
the peace of San Francisco and
protect the rights and lives of her
citizens" -
Neither those who are sworn
to uphold the law, nor those who
are citizens interested in its gen.
eral welfare can tolerate for a
single instant a city mob-ruled
or where unlawful acts overawe
peaceful people," he said.
Charges were made by labor
leaders San Francisco Industrial
association secretly had mustered
private army" of men and trucks
which would attempt to break
the blockade of deliveries of food
and other goods.
Leader Makes Threat
"If they carry out the PLAN
announced Harry Bridges, left
wing strike leader, "our men surely
will try to stop them"
Thus a community of million
and a half people, in four counties
comprising an area probably 40
miles square. was sternly embat-
tied.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
MAYOR SHAW
WILL RETAIN
PORT BOARD

LOS ANGELES, July 16. W.P)-
Dismissal of all five members OF
the harbor commission was de-
manded today of Mayor Frank l..
Shaw by the board of directors of
the realty board.
Siding with the property owners
division of the realty board, the
directors urged that the harbor
commissioners be dismissed because
of their failure to provide for the
payment of bond charges of the
department during the current
fiscal year. Their inaction placed
approximately $1,400,000 on tax
payers, the board claimed.
Mayor Shaw reiterated that he
would not dismiss the commits
sioners. He said they were making
every effort possible to make the
harbor department self-supporting
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
CITY WATER
SUPPLY PURE
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NSOIlblIlllCu 1lOlll PdSC ~
ted to conserve water for use in
that city and according to the
city engineers office the levee had
been SO weakened by gopher holes
that it could not withstand the
water pressure. The amount lost is
more than a days supply for the
city.
Another loss of water was re-
ported from the county farm this
morning. There a small reservoir
placed near the hospital build
ing broke through and allowed a
quantity of water to settle about
the foundations of the building.
In a telegram received jointly
by the irrigation district board
and the board Of supervisors, Phil
D. Swing, now in Washington rep
resenting both boards to secure
adequate relief for the county
states that the wire directing him
to investigate and support the In
tercities Water Project has been
received and is being carried out.
The case will be presented to fed
eral officials tomorrow morning.
Today, the wire said, he will
take up the question of obtain
ing funds for the purchase of hay
to feed cattle here. Swing says
further that unless he is directed
otherwise or unforeseen delays
occur, he hopes to leave Washington
tomorrow afternoon.
Tonight the general water COM
mittee will meet at the court
house in order to discuss the sit
uation as it is at present and also
formulate further plans for the
program to be followed in the
future.
Charles I. Schottland who has
been in conference with r. c.
Branion state relief chief over the
weekend on problems affecting
Imperial County, will be present
at tonight's meeting of the water
committee.
He will have complete informa-
ton concerning the number OF
water trucks to be made available
by the state for use here in haul
ing water from tank cars to ranches
as we'll as information dealing
with the general situation con-
fronting the valley in the water
shortage.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
N TIRE DAY
SECTION HIT
BY WALKOUT
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towards San Francisco before noon.
Never before in the citys history
had there been such scenes, save
at the time of the great fire and
earthquake disaster in 1906.
Crowds thronged to the 10 res
taurants allowed to operate by per-
nit from the general strike COM
mittee. Police feared food riots.
Long lines of pedestrians trudged
their way through a light drizzle.
determined to reach their places of
employment. Even the city-owned
and operated street railway system
was closed down.
Over the whole scene there was
strange quiet. The noise OF the
city had been stilled.
Form Committee
Mayor Angelo RoSsi announced
he was forming a committee OF
500 citizens to arrange relief OF the
city from the threat OF a food
famine. great discomfort. and dis
order. This committee will be COM
pleted today. 1t will advise if not
direct the work of police and will
aid city authorities in all their
functions.
Opposite it will stand a. strike
committee of 25 labor leaders, di-
recting their forces with dictatorial
authority. Already they have rat
ioned gasoline to physicians; have
issued instructions that 10 restau-
rants be kept open to serve this
city of 100000 persons; that milk
and bread deliveries continue; and
that hospitals be supplied with
food.
Meanwhile conveys of motor
trucks, escorted by state highway
patrolmen, rumbled along highways
toward the San Francisco bay reg
ion, bringing new supplies of food
to depleted markets. They moved
on orders of Governor Merriam who
promised nothing should stop the
delivery of foodstuffs to the strike
area.
Two riots occurred during the
night, one in Oakland and one in
San Francisco.
In the latter place a grocery
store was wrecked and $1,000 worth
of groceries taken-the first food
riot of the strike.
In Oakland $50 union men and
800 Communists fought with fists
and clubs when the union men
broke up a Communist meeting.
Other violence during the night
was of a minor nature.
Theodore Roche, police commits
sioner, issued an appeal to citizens
to stand by organized government"
He promised that police "at all
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
TRUCK DRIVER
ADMITS GUILT

Felix Torres entered a plea Of
guilty to a charge of manSlaught-
er when he appeared before Judge
Thompson in superior court this
morning. AT the same time he filed
an application for probation which
will be heard next Friday.
Torres, was driver of truck
which sideswiped another truck
near Brawley last month and Leon
Perez was killed at the time. He
was arrested shortly after the ac-
cident and charged with man
slaughter.
James Harper, Negro, who was to
have been sentenced this morning
by Judge Thompson, had his case
continued until this afternoon.
Harper had been found guilty of
manslaughter in connection with
the death of Everett Lawson, an
other Negro, during a quarrel in
Brawley some weeks ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
UNIONS PLEDGE
THEIR AID TO
AVOID HUNGER

SAN FRANCISCO, July 16. {U.P
General headquarters of the San
Francisco strikers issued state
ment this morning promising the
public that it would not permit
the city to be starved.
"A definite program is under
way the executive committee OF
the strike committee said, for
the continuance of all food sup
plies.
Permits will be issued for the
transportation of groceries, fruit,
vegetables and meat by the permit
committee, in cooperation with the
local unions affected.
"All union men are urged and in
sttucted to cooperate in every
way to insure that there will be no
hunger in the city of San Fran
CISCO"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
L. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES. July 16. WH-
Trading slowed almost to a stand
still on the Los Angeles stock
exchange today. Volume was neg
ligible and the range barely frac-
tional.
Security First National led in
volume with a turnover of only
$50 shares, opening at 32h, set
tling to 80 and recovering to 1914
up Il.
On volume of 200 shares or less,
Union Oil was down 4 at 16la
Hancock Oil was down a at 8;
Southern Pacific was down 2A at
22A; Edison common was down
4 at 16, and Claude Neon was un-
changed at 10A.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
L. A. Livestock

LOS ANGELES, July 16. U.P-
Livestock. Hog receipts, 100; few
truckins; steady at ATS; grain fed
quoted around 500.
Cattle receipts 2700; steady; me-
dium to good steers 5.25-6.25; one
load 720; heifers 4-5.75; common
to medium COWS 2.65-3.50; cutter
grades 1.25-2.50.
Calves, receipts 800; steady; veal
ers 6-6.75; calves 4.50-5.
Sheep, receipts 5000; lambs
around so cents lower; good tc
choice wooled lambs 7.10-725; COM
mon to medium 5.75-6.50
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
Stratosphere Hop
Again Postponed

RAPID CITY, S. D., July 16. UP)
-Unfavorable weather conditions
today caused further delay in start
ing the stratosphere flight of Maj.
William E. Kepner and Capt. AL
bert w. Stevens of the U. S. army
air corps.
Studying weather maps, Major
Kepner, pilot, said atmospheric con-
ditions still were distinctly un-
favorable" and refused to predict
when, the desired high pressure
area over the middlewest would
prevail.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
OUNIYlBRIEFS OUIlBRI

Cars Reported Stolen-The sher-
nf's office was notified that II
Chevrolet sedan belonging to Maria
Sanchez, MeXicali, was stolen in
Mexicah last night. A report at
police headquarters states that a
Chevrolet coach, registered to c.
Sabio, El Centro, was stolen here
last night.
DIR. A. Is. Hanson, dentist. New
Professional Bldg. Phone IS Off
Water Complaints Filed-Three
complaints against citizens using
water for the irrigation of trees
and shrubs contrary to orders is
sued by the city Saturday, were
reported to police yesterday.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
New Patrol In Service-The new
patrol wagon recently purchased
by the city for the police depart
ment was put into service Saturday
afternoon.
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. 23tf
Thieves Steal Tire-Two uniden-
titled Mexicans stole a new tire
and tube from a local store while
the clerks were busy Saturday
night according to a report filed
at police headquarters.
Medical Supervision of guaran-
teed milk makes it safe, especially
at times like these. Havekorst
Guernsey Farms. Phone Holtville
873o-J4 collect. 12t6
Stolen Towels Recoyered-A num-
Der of towels belonging to the VAL
ley Steam Laundry were found by
police on the front steps OF the
Eastside school early yesterday
morning. They were brought to
police headquarters for safekeep-
ing.
Perishable Acknowledgements
of perishables over the weekend,
according to B. A. Harrigan, agri-
cultural commissioner, consisted OF
IA cars honeyballs. l3 cars honey
oews. eight cars mixed melons, ?
Sues For Divorce-Edna Buster
filed suit this morning against
Leonard Buster charging extreme
cruelty. They married September
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
MINNEAPOLIS
FACES STRIKE

MINNEAPOLIS, July Is. U.P)-
Union labor leaders prepared to-
day for a paraly2ing general strike,
in support of 5000 truck drivers
scheduled to walk out at mid
night.
Efforts of Gov. Floyd B. Olson
and Concilia<or E. H. Cunningham
to stem the rising tide OF unrest
met with failure as the Laundry
Workers union swung into sup
port of the truckmen.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16

13, 1923 and separated May l,
1884, the complaint states.
Asks Lease Payment-The CAL
exico Land company filed suit
against Everett DE Ruiter asking
damages of S4,635.S6 for rent due
and unpaid and also the restric-
ton of the SWl4 of sect. l3. TITS,
R13E, according to the terms of
a lease entered into for the rental
of this property.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
L. A. Banks

McClosky Brothers, Terra Bella,
Tulare county. harvested LOIS sacks
of wheat from 160 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
RIVER READINGS
YESTERDAY

YESTERDAY
Gauge Discharge
Grand Canyon ..-...- 0.8 2180
Yuma mot reporte0
Spill mot reported
Diversion .................... 1850
TODAY
Grand Canyon ........ 0.72 2090
Yuma mot reported)
Spill mot reported
Diversion .................... 500
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
L. A. Hay

LOS ANGELES, July 16. U.p)-
Hay prices higher, Alfalfa COM
parable to U. S. No. l. quoted at
$1450 to SIS. U. S. No. 2 leafy at
S1450, and U. S. No. 2 at $l4. Re-
ceipts equivalent to SIS carloads.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16

Sues For Divorce-Edna Buster
filed suit this morning against
Leonard Buster charging extreme
cruelty. They married September
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16

PerishabIe Shipments-Snipments
of perishables over the weekend,
according to B. A. Harrigan, agri-
cultural commissioner, consisted OF
IA cars honeyballs, l3 cars honey
oews. eight cars mixed melons, 2
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16

g 1884. LIcoETT & MYERS TOBACCO Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
Try Sherwood's it's cooler.

New Patrol In Service-The new
patrol wagon recently purchased
by the city for the police depart
ment was put into service Saturday
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-07-16
Try Sherwood's it's cooler. %

Medical Supervision of guaran-
teed milk makes it safe, especially
at times like these. Havekorst
Guernsey Farms. Phone Holtyille
8730-J4 collect. 12t6
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Falls Church Resident
Returns From Baltimore

FALLS CHURCH, Va, September
l5.-Mrs. s. r. Copper of Falls
Church, Va, has returned from several
weeks visit in Baltimore and has
with her Mrs. w. C. Wiley Of Roland
Park, Baltimore, who will spend sew
eral dfys as her guest.
Mrs. Noble Moore entertained at
bridge and luncheon Wednesday. when
her u ests were Mrs. S. r. Copper,
Mrs. ". C. Wiley, Mrs. H. A. Fellows
Mrs. Louis Woods, Mrs. Edmund
CAN'T, Mrs. John Garner and Mrs.
p. H ismythe.
Mrs. Carson w. Ryan, accompanied
by heI daughter, Flora, and Miss
Eleanol Shreve Of Dunn Loring, Va,
drove to Fredericksburg Wednesday,
where The young ladies will enter the
Teachers College.
Mrs. Winston Jennings of Bound
Brook, N. j., was a guest Of Miss
Franceti Butter%orth, Falls Church,
last week.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Gould Of East
Falls G 1urch entertained at bridge last
night. when their guests were Mr.
and MS. H. A. Fellows, Mr. and Mrs.
Edmun CAN'T, MRS. Noble Moore and
Mrs. p. H. Smythe.
Mr.. Elbridge Church and Mr.
Northrlp p Church, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. G N. Church, Of Falls Church
returned this week from Orkney
Springs Va. where they spent the
Summe,,
Evening star., 1934-09-16

resentatives in the debutante ranks
this Winter. Miss Helen Fairbanks De-
frees, daughter Of the commandant Of
the Navy Yard and Mrs. Joseph r.
Defrees. and Miss Marjorie Jane
Dampman, daughter of Capt. Paul E.
Dampman, u. S. NJ, retired, and Mrs.
Dampman, will be presented. Miss
Defrees is a striking blond; Miss
Dampman, vivacious brunette. These
two present perfect contrast and yet
in some respects they are much alike.
Characteristic of Navy life, neither
of these buds have lived at any place
any length Of time and have con-
sequently had to change schools with
each new station of their fathers.
And both excel in athletics. A real
Navy girl, Miss Defrees is lover of
the water. She is graceful swimmer
and is happiest when on a cruise on
the launch which is at the disposal
Of the commandant of the Navy Yard
and his family. Tennis and golf also
have found warm spot in her heart
and she is exceptionally fond of dane
ing. From childhood she has studied
music and has never lost her interest
in this art. While no definite date
has been set for the debut of Miss
Defrees there is little doubt that the
party will be given in the COM
mandant's house at the Navy Yard
Certainly no more fitting surround
ings could be found for true daughter
Of the Navy.
Miss Dampman, whose father is re-
tired, has at last found a permanent
home in Washington, where she has
resided for three years. Like Miss De-
frees, she is a devotee of tennis, but
swimming takes the place of golf in
her heart. Her hobby is collecting
stamps, and in her large collection are
to be found some very rare stamps.
Dancing also holds much of her inter-
est, and the bud is one of the few
who will be presented this year who is
receiving individual instruction to per-
feet herself in the art of the tango.
But all play is not the program mapped
out for herself by this debutante, for
she will enter George Washington Uni
versity this week. With much pride
the family of the interesting bud met
her decision in selecting for a course
the very useful and profitable one of
home economics. Miss Dampman was
graduated from Holton Arms last June
and she will be presented to society at
tea dance at the Mayhower Hotel
December 26.
A newspaper career Is the goal Of
Miss Nancy Benedict Harrison, debu-
tante daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Jones Harrison. This is no recent
fancy of the, popular bud, for during
Evening star., 1934-09-16

her student years at Holton Arms,
from which she was graduated in
June, she took all courses in English
expression to prepare herself for her
chosen profession. November 30. the
birthday anniversary of Miss Harrison
has been selected by her as the date OF
her debut, which will take place in her
parents home in Georgetown. Miss
Harrison comes of distinguished vir-
ginia family and she has inherited all
the grace and charm of the bellies In
previous generations
Two other members Of the debut
tante set who will continue their stud
les during their busy debut seasons
are Miss Mary Ellen Corby. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Karl W. Corby, and
Miss Louise Waller, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Absalom Waller.
Miss Corby will enter Ogontz College
and will only be in the debut whirl OF
activity during the holiday seasons.
Many think that the debutantes who
do take part in the debutante func-
tions only during the holidays enjoy
the parties even more. The gayety Is
a new story to them and naturally they
look forward to festivities with more
fervor than the buds who, from the
beginning of the season. are ever on
the go. With but few exceptions, the
Evening star., 1934-09-16

debutantes this season are fond Of
outdoor sport, and one finds in Miss
Corby no variation. She is q finished
golfer. swimmer, tennis player and
rider, owning her own horse, Scioto.
Not only Is Miss Corby lovely to look
upon, but she has a sweetness in her
disposition which makes her one Of
the most charming of the future host
esses.
Miss Waller. truly one Of the most
beautiful OF the debutantes of 1894.
Is o talented musician, and among the
studies she will continue this year at
Gunston Hall is that Of music. Like
Miss Corby. Miss Waller Is an accom-
plished equestrienne, a graceful SWIM
mer and much at home on the golf
course She Is striking picture on
the dance floor. her ability in selecting
and wearing her clothes adding to her
charm.
Evening star., 1934-09-16
Miss Richardson as Miss
North Carolina to Be Feted

Miss Margaret Richardson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs A. A. Richardson, of
Raleigh, N c., who holds the title of
Miss North Carolina" will be the
guest of honor at a dance Tuesday
evening. September Is, at Wardman
Park Hotel. Miss Richardson will be
introduced at the dance by former
Gov. Angus w. Mclean and will be
escorted by Mr.. Samuel c. Caldwell.
recently chosen as the most repre-
sentative "Tar Heel" in. Washington.
Miss Richardson also will have her
Royal Court Ladies" with her. and
among those who are patrons and
patronesses for the dance are Senator
and Mrs. Josiah Bailey, Senator and
( Mrs. Robert Reynolds, fermer Gov.
and Mrs. Mclean. DR. OvinC. Fpote.
president Of the North Carolina so.
ciety: Mr.. Turner Battle, Miss asnk
Newton, Dr.. Claudius T. Murchison,
Mrs. Helen Ray Hagner. Mr.. and Mrs.