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Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
ARZ0NAS ARMY ENR0UTE TO RIVER front
DATA ON RIVER

An increase of 100 second feet
in the flow of the Colorado riy-
er is noted for the Grand Can
yon station since Saturday, ac-
cording to readings posted at ir-
rigation district headquarters to-
day. The reading for today is
5000 second feet with 5000 for
yesterday and 2840 for Sunday.
A corresponding increase is
noted for the Topock station
with the reading for today be-
ing 1870 second feet. a rise of
$50 second feet over the week.
end figure. The diversion was
dropped from 1000 second feet to
100 second feet today.
Light showers are reported in
northern Arizona fior yestesday
according to telegram from
the Yuma office Of the weather
bureau. The remainder of the
upper basin and watershed en-
joys fair weather the telegram
states with little change indi-
Gated in these sectior6 over Wed
nesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
Seek Arizona Car
In Local Crash

County officials are searching for
a Ford roadster bearing an Arizona
license plate following an alleged
hit and run accident which hap
pened here last night.
Both police and the sheriff's of
flee were notified by Mr.. and Mrs.
Mace Henry, of Brawley, that while
they were driving through Ell Centre
at 6:15 o'clock last night they were
struck by the hit and run car at
the intersection of Seventh and
Main streets.
No one was injured nor were the
cars badly damaged but the offend
ing machine is said to have hurried
from the scene of the accident with.
out stopping. Henry was able to get
the license plate numbers of the
other car and turned them over to
police.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
HOME OWNER
LOANS To Be
DISCONTINUED

WASHINGTON, Nov. l3. (UP, 1890
The board of directors of the Home
Owners Loan Corporation today
voted to stop accepting applications
for loans until further notice.
In statement issued after the
meeting. tine board explained that
applications now in the hands of
the corporation are far in ex-
cess Of the present resources OF
the organization.
THE corporation has already dis
burSed approximately S2,0OO,OOO.0OO
to refinance mortgages on $4,000
homes" the statement said. The
remaining 81 ,200000,000 at the dis
posal of the corporation is ex-
peeted TO care for some 100000
applications now pending
"a large part OF these applica-
tions are we'll advanced in The
process of examination and ap-
proval. and will probably be com
pleted and the loans closed by
February or March, next. The new
applications now being filed could
not be reached for many months
in view OF the accumulation CT APP
plieations previously filed
Under these circumstances the
board feels that II Is unfair 70
applicants and TO the mortgage
lending institutions 70 continue the
acceptance Of applications on the
supposition that they may ulti-
mately be considered
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
FILE ANSWER
TO ARIZONA'S i.
RIVER CLAIMS

A brief prepared by Interested
California irrigation districts, par
sicularly the Imperial Irrigation
District, in answer to the protest
raised by Arizona relative to the
Colorado river water contract, has
been presented to U. S. Webb, at
torncy general, and received his ap'
proval, it was learned at irrigation
district headquarters this morning.
M. J. Dowd, chief engineer and
general superintendent of the local
district, has Just returned from a
conference with Webb which was
also attended by Phil d. Swing and
other attorneys in theinterests OF
the California districts.
The brief will also be submitted
to Nevada for its approval and then
sent Oh to Secretary IckeS, it was
further learned. II was said that
the four states of the upper basin
have already completed their briefs
in answer to the Arizona suit and
have submitted them to 1ckeS in
Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
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0lsssMcNaught Syndicate. Inc
BUILDERS Of
CANAL To Be
GUESTS HERE

AT tomorroW'S luncheon of the
chamber of commerce, according to
President w. H. Tyler, Jr., guests
OF the chamber will be those mana
gers, superintendentS and foremen
engaged in building various sectors
Of the All-American canal, under the
various construction contracts let
recently. Invitations have been
sent by the chamber of commerce
to these officials, asking them to be
srreSent at tomorroW'S noon n-day lun-
cheon and to meet the business men
OF Ell Centre
I'VE very much desire that all
heads CT business should be at the
luncheon tomorrow said President
Tyler. These men who are building
the canal have done and can do
much for Ell Centre and Imperial
Valley. To date they have shown
splendid cooperation in using our lC-
cal labor and buying materials 10.
cally. If we could make them feel
that they are indeed welcome, and
f the business men CT El Centre will
extend friendly hand Of greeting,
am sure much good can result.
Y, therefore, ask" said Tyler,
that every business firm in Ell Cen
tro be represented at tomorrow S
luncheon. We have learned that
these men Woh are building the can
al are fine. splendid fellows, desiring
to be helpful to us, and if we can
tell them while they are here in per
son that we are grateful for what
they have done, it will help to ce-
ment and hold these friendships
Let there be a large attendance at
tomorrow's luncheon and let us
greet these visitors cordially, and
tell them that we are glad they arc
here, and that we appreciate what
they are doing for Imperial Valley
and California business"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
Charge Theft Of
Wine From Friend

Charged with having stolen a bot
tie of wine from the home of a
friend, T. Inman pleaded not guilty
in police court this morning and
The case was set for trial on Novem-
Der 10. Inman was released on his
own recognizance to appear in
court on that day.
Leo Carrillo, pleaded guilty to a
charge of drunkenness and was Civ
EN- a term of l2i5 days in the city
Jail. Eddie Ames and E. Huerto
we're found guilty of having been
drunk and disturbing the peace.
They drew Jail terms of l51a days
each of which were suspended on
condition of their future good be-
havior.
T. Rexton, j. o. Brien and r. Des-
brow, entered pleas of guilty to
charges of vagrancy. They were Civ
en- 10 days each in the city jail
which sentences were later suspend
cd on condition of future good be
havior.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13

ecutive and had persuaded him
not TO make a party statement.
1t could not be judged from Re-
qua's remarks what. if anything,
Mr.. Hoover had been about to an
nounce. and the committeeman did
not enlarge upon his remark.
After another election we may
get rid of lot of this fancy busi-
ness and get down to few fun
damentals," Requa said. "Or by
that time the treasury may be ex-
hausted, or we'll have inflation-we
may have initiation anyway"
The Roosevelt administration
seems to be pretty much a one
man show" Requa said. He said no
President ever had been the victim
of so much bad advice.
Il hope Mr.. Roosevelt can pull
the country out" he said. After
all, I'm an American before I'm a
Republican"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
Three Killed In
Airplane Crash

RITzVILLE, Wash, Nov. 13. U.P)
The bodies Of three victims of an
airplane crash lay in morgue here
today awaiting definite identified
ton.
1t was believed the occupants OF
the old-fashioned open cockpit type
plane were Arthur Beneman and
two brothers named Aker of Wen
atchee, Wash.
The bodies were burned badly af
ter the plane plunged into York
Cculee and burst into flames late
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
Board Starts To
Count Ballots

The checkup of the ballots cast
in the general election through the
county last Tuesday was started
by the board Of county supervisors
at the court house this morning.
This perusal by the board is re-
uuired by state election law and
when completed the results of the
| election will be officially approved
by the board.
Following this checkup the board
will commence the counting of 644
absentee ballots cast by county res
idents for the general election
The board will be assisted in this
task by special election board
approved for this purpose. 1t is
expected that this count will be
completed late this afternoon after
which the entire results of the
election will be approved by the
board
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
INVESTIGATION
ADM|T 7 TED BY
JURY LEADER
Buckley Asserts Auditors Have
Unearthed Evidence Of Gross
Corruption.
STILL GETTING EVIDENCE
Big Commissions Reported Be-
ing Paid City Officials By
Contractors.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13. UP =
"Our auditors have discovered what
appears to be some of the worst
forms of graft and corruption that
ever infested a political body
Thus foreman John P. Buckley
of the county grand jury gave
startling confirmation today to re-
ports of the widening scope of the
jurors paving graft scandal" in
vestigation.
Our sole purpose now is to put
our finger on the guilty party" the
grand jury foreman declared.
I'VE hope the public does not
conclude that all of our public
officials or even the majority OF
them are dishoneSt-but far too
many of them seemingly are.
This forces those who are con-
scientiously endeavoring to do
their duty to swim upstream-if
you know what we mean.
1T is easy to fall in and float
down. 1t requires effort to battle
the force of the downward cur
rent. This the grand jury had tc
do from the start"
AS the result Of publication OF
the sensational paving graft scan
dial" investigation. Buckley said,
many volunteer informantS have
given us valuable leads and in
Ssormation."
After the jury had been secretly
questioning witnesses for 10 days,
the paving investigation was re-
yealed when books and records OF
high city and county officials were
subpoenaed in an effort to check
commissions believed to have been
paid on sales of $2500O0 year by
a paving mixture company to city
and county.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
AAMlLL--o
EWYR9e!1Rs R|S}!;

VERIFY HILLS, Nov. II.
(SpeciaD-Well, you actors and
politicians can have all the race
horses and cigars and perfumes
named after you, but I got some
clippings from down in South
Carolina that was mighty graft
flying to me. Will Rogers, an old
pot hound, was voted the best
hunting dog in the state, and he
took another prize for the finest
looking dog.
So my regards to the champion
of South Carolina. There amt no.
thing better than a ride up on a
little hill at night and stop and
hear EN- running. You don't need
tc see EN-. You know who is
ahead. who's running second and
third and just how close they are
to old man fox.
Yours
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
BRYAN WARNS AGAINST EPIC PLAN
Sees Recent Campaign AS Opening Wedge
In Communistic Drive

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13. U.P)-
The proposal Of Upton Sinclair TO
extend his program to END Pow
erty In Civilization is the enter
ing wedge of a great Communistic
campaign in the United States, in
the belief of William Jennings
Bryan, Jr., son Of the "Great Com
moner.'
Bryan said he planned to con-
tinue to call attention to what he
believes is the menace of a nation
wide and eventually worldwide
EPIC movement following his ad-
dress to an Armistice day crowd in
the coliseum yesterday.
"Now that there is hunger in a
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13

land of plenty; now that cycle Of
depression holds the world in its
grip; now that poverty and unem-
ployment have distracted the minds
OF our people. the Communists
seize upon the moment to capitalize
on misfortune and prey upon dis
treSS.' he said.
California won a great victory
for the cause of liberty when she
turned back the tide of Commun-
ism that was sweeping her to des-
truction. -
Bryan said that .'other states
all may profit from the experience
Of California. for this campaign,
incubated under our own noses, is
going on everywhere. -
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
Boy Uninjured As
Car Strikes Hin,

II. M. Armstrong reported to po-
lice yesterday tlat while he was
driving east on Olive street near
the pest office, Walton Clay, the
young son of C. B. Clay. 563 Brigh-
ton, ran from behind building di-
rectly into the path of the car and
was knocked to the pavement.
The boy was taken to the office
of a physician where it was found
that he was not seriously hurt and
after treatment was removed to his
home
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
HELD AS SPY

LONDON, Nov. l3. U,R)--Ludwig
Andrei, arrested as a spy in the Roy
al castle at Barsov, Roumania, was
armed and possessed detailed
plan of the castle including maps
of secret entrances, the Morning
Post Bucharest correspondent re
ported today. King Carol frequent
lY visits the castle.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
PLANE CRASH
INQUEST HELD
Fred Davis Unable To Tell De-
tails Of Accident Which Cost
Life Of Wife.

That Mrs. Fred Davis came TO
her death late Sunday afternoon
by "falling in an airplane from
approximately 500 feet elevation,
said plane being piloted by her
husband, Fred Davis" was the
verdict reached by a coroner's jury
this morning holding an inquest
into the cause Of the woman IS
death.
Fred Davis. who was but Slight
ly injured in the crash which cost
his wife's life, testified at the in
quest. He. stated that he was still
hazy as to many details of the ac-
cident. At first. he said, he
thought it was caused by the con-
trolls refusing to operate. Then
Oh further consideration he learned
that there exists a So-called dead
air space in the vicinity where the
crash occurred which had caused
trouble to other planes on previous
occasions. He said the first real
ization he had of the impending
accident was when the nose of the
plane dipped downward. After
that, he told the jury, he did not
know what happened. He told the
jury he is a licensed pilot.
Mrs. Davis, formerly Georgia
Royce, died at La Solana hospital
Sunday evening following injuries
she received when the plane in
which she was riding with her hus-
band crashed about $50 feet north
of the northeast corner of the fair
grounds at $50 O'Clock Sunday af-
ternoon.
Funeral services will be held
from the Lemons undertaking par
lors tomorrow afternoon at 3
o clock with the Rev. A. j. But
ters of the Methodist church Off
ciating.
H. V. Duckworth of San Diego
representing the department of
commerce, bureau of air commerce,
was here today making an in
vestigation of the fatal crash,
which happened in his territory,
comprising San Diego and Imperial
counties.
MY investigation of the crash
has convinced me emphatically that
it was not caused by an air pocket
as reported" Duckworth said. THE
probable cause was that the plane
was being flown at insufficient
speed at too low altitude. A plane
loses its lift when 1t is moving
slowly. Had 1t been flying a few
hundred feet higher there might
have been time for the operator
to pull the ship cut of trouble. AS
it was there was not sufficient
altitude to do this. I would like
to correct this theory of air pocket
as being responsible for the ac-
! cident"
Duckworth stated that Paul
Blenkiron, owner of the plane,
who had given Davis permission
to operate it, was in no way re-
sponsible for the tragedy. His re-
port will be filed with the bureau
of air commerce, with which Davis
is listed as licensed student pilot
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
ANTI-ITALIAN RIOTING

BELGRADE, Nov. l3. U.P) - Vic
lent anti italian demonstrations
have occurred at zagreb in connec.
ton with the anniversary of the Ra.
pallo peace treaty and the Italian
and Hungarian copsulates are un.
DER police guard, dispatch said to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13
THANK FIRST LADY

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 13. ,U.P}
The California wine institute eX-
prcssed its formal appreciation to
Mrs. Franklin d. Roosevelt today
for her decision to serve only
American wines at White House
dinners.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-13

S4O,531.37
BUILDING PERMITS
S96,726.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
NOLLE FOR MECCA
 GIVEN BY COURT
Complaining Witness Fail to Prosecute Man on
 Double Charges

Charges of assault and breach of the peace against Joseph Mecca. S3, of 62 Fleet street, were nolled in city court this morning when Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Neaglc informed Judge Mascolo that Deputy Sheriff Samuel E. Lucas, complaining witness. did not care to prosecute the accused.
 Mecca was arrested following his attack upon the sheriff Mon- day afternoon when the court of. ficial attempted to take possession of the car in which Mecca was seated by means of a replevin writ.
 Mecca is said by police to have struck the sheriff several times, causing his nose to bleed and tear ing the sheriff's shirt. The writ was given to the sheriff to serve by a car dealer from whom. one Mitch- ell, had purchased the automobile in which Mecca was sitting.
 Edward Catalina. 21. of 378 Mill street was given a>nolle on charges of shooting crap. Max Dinnerstein of Springfield. Mass, paid $5 to have a charge of passing red light nolled.
 Frank Stanton, 49, of 20 Easton avenue was given a weeks con tinuance on non-support charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Legion Delegates Leave To-day for Stamford Convention
D. A. V. to Meet
 at Legion Home

Waterbury Chapter, Disabled
 American Veterans, will meet at the Legion home on Holmes ave- nue until other quarters are selected it was decided at q meet- l ing of the chapter in Columbus hall last night. The chapter has Ireceived notice it must find an- other place to hold it's meetings because Columbus hall is to be in steady use from now on by the owners.
 The committee appointed to find new quarters consists of James Martone, chairman, Edward Cass and Michael Callahan. A cont mittee appointed to investigate and | find work for the unemployed members of the chapter includes John J. Mulligan, chairman. James F. Martone and John T. Barry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
WILSON A. (. PLAN
 PINOCHLE GAMES
Club Tournament to Start MOnday-Prizes to Be
 Given Winners

Plans for pinochle tournament were discussed at a meeting of the Wilson A. c. at their clubrooms last night. Competition will get under way Monday evening. There will be both singles and doubles events with prizes to be awarded the winners.
 The tournament IS open to mem bers only and it is believed that such a program will be an inspira- tion to prospective future mem- bers. New entries will be received daily at the clubrooms and those who possess a desire to participate in the contests are requested to signify their intentions at an early date so that proper schedule ar engagements can be made.
 Young and old will participate in the tournament and the official opening Monday is expected to be a colorful event. The Wilson A. c. maintains club rooms on South Wilson street and the organization IS rapidly becoming a community institution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Past Commander

Past Commander
 having served as a corporal in the U. $. marines during the World war. She was secretary in one of the headquarters offices.
 Rev Charles Richmond of Stam- ford will seek the office of chaplain, now held by Rev Harold c. Bur- don of Newington. MT Richmond was defeated on two previous at- tempts but intends to remain m the race this time until the fina! vote is counted.
 Miss Liebreich Candidate
 The auxiliary will elect officers Friday. Mrs Magic Potter of Nor wich. president of the fifth dis trict and Mrs Pauline Finer, wife of Department Commander Finer are the principal candidates for the state presidency. Mis- Victoria Lei breich, president of the local unit, is candidate for the office of pres ident of the second district; which would also include state vice presidency.
 The local 40 and 8 society will be represented at the convention also. From all indications F. Bartram Towle of Seymour will be the next grand chef de Care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Three Day Sessions Open Tomorrow; Big
 Parade On Saturday
Cross and FOulOis to Review Procession New State Commando, Looms Auxiliary Election Friday;
 Rev Charles Richmond Seeks Chaplain Post

the various contingents pass the re- viewing stand.
 From all indications Arthur L. Baldwin of Milford, present senior vice-dommander will succeed Sid ney Finer of Clinton as state com mandef. Up to the present no other candidates have appeared in the field to offer opposition to MT Bald wins advancement. Patrick Ha- vens of New London and Patrick Mctdahon of Norwich are the out standing contenders for the posi- ti5n of senior vice-commander. Edward A. Stillman, deputy con- ttoller of the city of Hartford, is the "dark horse" of this particular tace.
 Armstrong Sure of Post
 Captain Eugene Armstrong of Waterbury past commander of the local post, will not be obliged to run this year for the office of state treasurer. His election in New Lon don last year was for a term of two years.
 Edward F. O'Connor of the Wa tertown post present department historian faces battle for re-elec- tion, with Mrs Peggy Cheney of Hartford as his opponent. Mrs Cheney holds the distinction of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

CTS this evening a,d will extend courtesies to othef visiting dele gations.
 A series of meetings, conferences and caucuses, around of social activities and the customary visits to the headquartrs of other repre- sentations will keep the Water bury delegates expectionally busy for the next tree days. Several contests are expected for the var ious offices aid Waterbury with four votes raiks among the larg- est units in Stendance at the ses- sion. The loal post has no can didates in tle field for any honors this year.
 1000 to March
 The city of Stamford has made elaboratearrangem for the re- ception nd entertainment of the legionnares and their friends. It is expeced that more than 15,000 persons will march in the big parade the closing feature of the convection. Governor Wilbur L. Crossand BriSadier General Benja- min ). Foulois, chief of the United Stats army air corps, will review theparade.
 A large delegation of members of tie Waterbury chapter, Disabled american War Veterans, and the ,ost's drum corps will be included in tho Waterbury section when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22
Gymnastic Exercises
 To Feature Program
Junior Classes to Compete for Public Favor With
 Senior Groups at German=American Gathering

A revival of public interest in the gymnastic exercises which in for mer years made the Turner's of Waterbury" outstanding perform CTS in state athletic circles, is ex- pected to result following next Sundays gathering at Lakewood park. "German-American" day will bring, so it is expected, 1000 or more visitors/to this city. Not only will the general public ne treated to exhibitions of skill, strength and endurance in gymnas- tic performances. but they will be privileged also to hear, one of the states outstanding musical organi- zations-the Concordia Singing so- ciety.
 Girls to Stage Exhibitions
 One of the juvenile features of the day will be the appearance of the Turner's girls gym team which is equally as competent in stag ing drills or folk dances. They will appear under the direction of their director, Fred F. Wiedorn. A jun for boys class will also be fea- tured It is expected that several senior teams including Fritz Klambt and his state champions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-22

from Naugatuck will be on the program. A meeting of the general com mittee, representing the various German societies of the city. will be held in Concordia hall this eve ming. Reports from all delegates are expected. Attorney Emil Hum- mel, general chairman, will pre- side.
 Varied Program
 It has been formally announced that the festivities will open at II o'clock Sunday morning and will continue until late in the evening. The musical program will includ-, selections by the Concordia Sing ing society, amixed chorus of 125 voices and the Concordia's wo- mems chorus. Fulton's American band will stage a concert during the afternoon; Marks orchestra will play for old fashioned danc- ing while Timmie Crowe's Colon ials"5 will do the honors for mod ern dances.
 The chief speakers of the day will be Mayor Frank Hayes and Congressman F.. w. Goss.
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