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Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
PRESS
TELLS VIVID
WAR STORY

Editors Note: After four days
of silence from the Italian front,
Webb Miller has been able to
deliver the following picture of
what is happening in the Aduwa
region, sent to the cable head
from the interior by native run
ner.
Copyright, 1885, BY United Press
ADUWA, ETHIOPIA, Oct. 3 and
9.-(By Courier to Asmara, Eritrea,
Oct. 11D-UP)-The Italians are
in control on the northern Aduwa
front, masSing their forces for a
steady drive into the interior, via
Aksum on the west and towards
Makale on the east.
Scattered sniping by the Ethiop-
ians is the only sign of resistance.
I was surprised to hear in a
Berlin trans-ocean news broadcast
a story datelined Adds Ababa pur-
porting to give Italian casualties as
1000. Everything I have seen here
indicates that the figure probably
would not reach 100 dead and
wounded. of whom only few are
dead. I would be surprised if the
casualties exceed 81 Italians and
their native ASkari troops, with the
Askaris predominating.
I visited several hospitals. The
largest number / saw anywhere in
them was from Is to 100 mostly
under treatment for illness.
Likewise l was surprised to hear
of desperate battle" for Aduwa,
which it was not. AduWa was cap
tured with virtually no resistance
and the town itself was not visibly
damaged by bombs, most of which
were dropped in the surrounding
hills.
Reports here are that the prin-
cipal Ethiopian concentrations on
a line between Gondar. just north
of Lake Tana, and the Takazze
river, which flows northwest
towards the Sudan, below Aduwa.
Gen. Pietro Maravigna is delay
ing the capture of AkSum pending
improvement in his line of COM
municationS.
Reconnaissance airplanes contin-
ually are circling the mountains
seeking concentrations OF warriors
in order to lombard them.
Gen. Villa Santa, commanding
the Gavinana division of regulars
which Stormed Aduwa told me to-
day that the EthiopianS left II
dead in a fight Saturday north of
Aduwa.
Aduwa is a great disappoint-
ment, although Italians say it is
the third most important town in
Ethiopia. 1t consists only of a few
hundred acres on two ridges of
circular thatched huts with a
palace" and a Coptic Christian
church on the higher ridge.
From my observation of the
town from both ridges very few if
any bombs hit the town. I could
get no details of any civilian cas-
ualties.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11

hauls the gasoline, oil and other
necessities for the airplanes, sets
up and breaks the camp, and does
everything possible for the COM
fort and convenience of the actual
flying group.
1t has a fleet of army transport
trucks and a flock of motorcycles
with sidecars, in which officers
and men are hauled between the
three bases. Major Orin c. Bushey
is in charge of the 64th.
How are flying conditions in
Imperial Valley" the reporter
asked Captain Wadman.
Fine" he replied, except that
We find it a little-Well, warm"
The captain was duly assured
that he didn't know what he was
talking about.
"Hows the airport?" was the
next question.
Swell, except that those power
wires just east of the field could
make trouble for some flyer COM
ing into the field" he answered
They will have to be watched and
we are hoping for no trouble"
The captain took a turn at ask
ing questions. ANY chance of rain
here" he wanted to know.
Not much" he was assured. "It
might come but it is very doubt
full"
"That's fnie," he said. I'D hate
Continued on page g.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
RESOLUTION ORDERS EMBARGO
AGAINST ITALY AND REMOVAL
Of ONE PLACED ON ETHIOPIA
League OF Nations Goes Ahead With Drastic Punish
ment Against Mussolini AS Italian Army Pushes Its
Way Slowly Through To Caravan Routes

Copyright, 1885, BY United Press
Adds ABABA, Oct. 1l.-One of
two Italian planes which flew over
the Wabeno region in the province
of Issa, on the eastern frontier of
Ethiopia, was brought down by
rifle fire from Issa tribesmen,
government communique said to-
day.
It's crew and two dogs carried as
mascots by the Italian flyers were
killed, the communique said, ado
ing that the second plane escaped
the fire of the defending tribes
men.
Reports that Aduwa had been
recaptured were diScredited in Of
ficial circles here in the absence of
any confirmation from command
ers in the north. They also said
there was no confirmation of the
fall of Gorrahei yesterday as re-
ported to them by the Italian lega-
ton.
ROME, Oct. II. U.p)-Italian
troops, flanked by heavy detach-
ments of Askaris (native soldiers) +,
are pushing their lines deeper into
Ethiopia along the Aduwa front
preparatory to a concerted ad-
vance, Italian newspaper bulletins
said today.
A general advance, in the direc-
ton of Makalee to the southeast
beyond the Edaghamus and Debra-
Sion, was regarded as imminent.
The Italian and Askaris detach-
ments, it was reported on the
basis of warfront bulletins, have a
prime objective of controlling the
caravan routes and advantageous
mountain positions between their
bases around Aduwa and Makale.
ROME, Oct. II. U.P)-Thirty
Italians have been killed and 10
wounded SO far during the Ethiop-
ian campaign which started Oct
ober 3, it was announced officially
today.
OF the dead, it was said, five
were Italians of the Metropolitan
army and 25 were native Askari
troopers with the Eritrean colonial
force.
THOUSANDS of Ethiopians, 1t was
asserted, had surrendered both on
the northern and eastern fronts
since the start of the campaign.
The casualties were affirmed in
an official communique covering
yesterdays activities on the fronts.
1t was asserted that one "Degiac
Halle Selassie GugSa, chief of vast
region in eastern Tigre province" +"
presented himself to the Italian
advance posts and placed himself
together with his men, amounting
to several thousand, at the orders
of Gen. Rugglero Santini."
Dedjazmatch commander in the
field Halle Selassie Gugsia is the
Ethiopian governor of southern
Tigre province and a prominent
Ethiopian leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
BURGLAR GETS
PRISON TERM

His application for probation de-
MED by Judge Thompson in su-
perior court this morning, Fred
Anthony was sentenced to San
Quentin prison on a charge of sec
ond degree burglary.
E. F. Alexander, charged with
issuing fictitious checks, was Civ
en- probation for 18 months with a
six month term to be served in the
county Jail
w. G, Gott, charged with con-
tributing to the delinquency of a
minor, entered plea of guilty to
this charge and applied for proba-
ton. Hearings on the applications
for probation entered by Ramon
Campos, manslaughter, and C. G..
Miller, possession of an unregister-
ed still, were continued for one
week by the court.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
Adjourn rial In
Conspiracy Case

An adjournment until Monday
morning was ordered late yester-
day in the trial of Rene Rambout
and Manuel Avalos, charged with
conspiracy to commit murder. The
men are charged with having con-
spired to secure the death of Mrs.
Rambout.
Following the empaneling of a
jury about O'Clock yesterday, the
state opened its case calling Mrs.
Rambout, Don Nice, state traffic
officer and H. M. Yates, employed
ON the Rambout ranch, to the
stand. Testimony yesterday was
confined principally to the identi-
fication of. Avalos who is said to
have told Calexico police officers
that he had been offered $50 to do
the killing and also Identification
of the hammer he was to have used
in the act
Defendants are represented by
Edgar Hervey, Hugh MacKinnon
and r. B. Whitelaw with R. L.
French conducting the prosecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
By FREDERICK KUH

United Press Staff Correspondent
GENEVA, Oct. IA sub
committee resolution providing
for an arms embargo against It
ally and lifting of the embargo
against Ethiopia was approved
tonight by the leagues sane
tions committee of so.
GENEVA, Oct. II. U.P) - The
powers, led by Great Britain,
launched a drastic three-fold pro-
gram Of sanctions (penalties)
against Italy today, designed to
halt her war against Ethiopia.
Moving swiftly and decisively, the
subcommittee of 16 prepared the
following plan for approval of the
main sanctions committee of so:
l. Worldwide arms embargo
against Italy, while Britain, France,
Belgium, Czechoslovakia and Swed-
en- lift their embargo against Eth
iopia.
2. A worldwide boycott of Ital-
ian goods.
3. Worldwide refusal to extend
loans or credit to Italy.
The arms embargo is expected to
go into effect tomorrow, although
some league members may find it
necessary to delay because of leg
islative difficulties.
The three-fold measures may be
supplemented by others, such as
yIrit 11f 1rat o1 of a 6c nf t,o
sizes and legations from Rome, de-
signed to impress the Italian people
with their moral isolation.
The embargo against Italy would
be based on the list of supplies
considered to be war material, as
compiled by President Roosevelt.
Proposed BY England
Capt Anthony Eden of Great
Britain proposed the embargo ac-
ton and received the unanimous
support of the other powers, led by
France.
The list embraces only actual i'm
plementS of war. So far it does
not include basic war materials
such as cotton and metals.
The entire committee agreed
that President Roosevelt's embargo
list furnished the most satisfactory
basis for the leagues embargo.
Eden's action definitely revealed
the significance which the British
and other delegations attach to
President Roosevelt's recent proc
lamation placing an embargo on
shipment of arms and ammunition
to the belligerents. Although the
American embargo applies to both
Italy and Ethiopia, league commit
tee members regarded it in effect
as the first sanction" against It
ally.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
YUMA INDIANS PLAN ANNUAL FAIR
Valley Residents Invited Provided They Do Not
Bring Cameras With Them

Yuma Indians are planning a big
fair to be held at the agency on
November and according to
Milton E. SimmS, farm agent, In
dian service, who visited the court
house this morning
This fair is designed to encourage
agriculture among the Indians,
there being little farming on the
reservation. Exhibits of agricultural
products, of Indian crafts, of home
economies work, sewing and cooking,
will be featured.
1t is hoped to make this fair an
annual event and the public is urged
to attend. There will be special
programs of all sorts and the school
children will have exhibits although
they will not compete for the cash
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
Specifications On
Canal Work Ready

Contractors of Imperial Valley,
who are interested in obtaining
contracts for hauling transmission
line material and other construc-
ton material and supplies for the
American canal, may obtain
copies of the necessary specifica-
tions by applying to R. B. Will
liams, reclamation service, Yuma,
Arizona, in charge of canal con-
struction, President Evan T. Hewes
of the Imperial Irrigation District,
announced today.
A nominal charge of so cents is
made for each copy of the spe-
cificationS.
Hewes has two copies of the
specifications at district headquar-
terS which interested parties may
see if they so desire, or, if they
prefer to leave their names and
addresses with Hewes, he will for
ward them TO Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
LEAGUE APPROVES PENALTIES
City Sewer Bond Election October 80
Press Carriers
Whistling NoJU

Those whistles you will hear
in the afternoon from now on
don't mean a riot call. They
will be the signal that The
Press carrier boys are on the
job, delivering the news to
you.
All carriers we're today sup
piled with whistles similar to
those carried by policemen
and postmen. As they deliv-
er their papers they blow the
whistle so that subscribers
may know The Press has ar
rived.
No, don't worry, The Morn
ing Post boys will have no
whistles. The Post staff has
no desire to be shot by irate
residents awakened early i'm
the morning by blasts from a
carriers whistle.
1t is hoped the whistles will
enable more prompt and eff
cient delivery of The Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11

prizes which will range from so
cents to SIS.
Yuma Indians are celebrating
their annual dance, the Karook,
this week, the ceremonies to close
at Sundown Sunday.
This ceremonial is one peculiar to
the Yuma Indians, SimmS states,
and is an annual memorial service
in honor of those who have died
curing the year Their families get
up the observance which includes
singing and dancing and which lasts
for several days.
Sundays ceremonies will begin
about 10 a. m. at Chino's ranch and
visitors will be welcomed by the In
oians provided there are no cameras
Brought along. the Indians object
ing violently to the taking of pic
lures. .,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
FEDERAL AID
To Be ASKED
FOR PROJECT.
Residents Will Vote On Bonds,
With Government To Grant A
Loan.In Addition
BREAKS PRESENT DANGER
Present Antiquated System Is In
Serious Condition As Result OF
Three Breaks

October 80 was tentatively set by
the city council In special session
this morning as the date upon
which voters of - Centro will be
called upon to vote on bond issue
FOR the construction of the proposed
city outfall sewer system.
The council voted this morning
authorizing Dorsey Whitelaw, city
Ja,ttarney to take such means as are
!" necessary to prepare an ordinance
calling for this special bond cleo
ton for the sewer The amount to
he voted is 100000 with a grant of
$4,000 from the government to
finance the $290,000 project.
Final action on the approval of
this ordinance and definite setting
of the election date will be taken
by the board at its next regular
meeting, October 16. 1t was the
opinion Of the board that there will
be sufficient time between October
Is and October 80 to prepare for the
proposed election.
WhitelaW was also authorized to
draw up an amendment to the
original contract with the Koebig
and koebig company, Los Angeles
conSultant engineers, to include a
provision which would embrace the
storm drain project in the same
contract and under the same pro-
visions. These would provide that
the cost to the city for the sewer
should be three percent of the pro-
Ject, contingent on the receipt of
federal funds fo.. the construction
of the storm drain.
Faces Real Problem
1t was the unanimous opinion of
the board that the city is facing a
real problem in the present outfall
sewer system, one that must be re-
NEEDED in some manner at the earl
lest opportunity. The present sys-
tenn is not giving the city adequate
service. Bad breaks have occurred
In the line north of Imperial and
near the exit into New river during
the past few years necessitating al
most constant expenditures OF
money to effect repairs.
Three men have lost their lives
on the sewer line, due to breaks in
the system. One was foreman Of
the city crew which went out to
make repairs and the other two
were state representatives who had
been sent to investigate the system.
Going into the sewer they were
overcome by gases and dieG ds a
result.
Monday of this week two new
breaks were reported in the line two
miles north of Imperial followed by
another break in the same locality
the following day. A crew of men
IS now at work endeayoring to clear
the line and make what repairs can
be made in the weakened system.
Philip w. Knights. city engineer
brought to the attention of the
board the fact that an entirely new
system is necessary and pointed out
that the present line will not be
able to hold up satisfactorily much
longer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
NEARLY MILLION IN PNA WORK
Projects Totaling S926554 Already Approved By The
District Directors Office

Public works projects for Imperia
county which will mean the ex.
penditure of S926,554, according tc
engineers estimates, have been ap-
proved by Ralph B. Smith, district
director, Works Progress Admins
tration, it was made known today.
Eight of these projects representing
expenditures totaling $34,72l, have
already been approved by the Presi-
dent and await only release of fed
eral funds by the comptroller of
the treasury for actual issuing of
the work order. Early approval OF
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
CITY SCHOOLS
WILL RESUME
OLD SCHEDULE

Resumption of the normal school
schedule, beginning Monday of next
week, is announced today by Guy A.
Weakley, district superintendent.
During the warm weather the
elementary schools have been run
ming on a minimum schedule but
Monday the winter hours will be
observed.
School will begin at $40 a. m.
Grades l, 2, and 8, will end the
Gay at 2 p. m; grade 3, at 3 p. m;
grades 5, 6. 7, and 8, will close at
$3.50 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
Files Action For
Separate Support

E. V. Grant and the First Central
National bank of Calexico are
named defendants in a suit filed in
superior court this morning by
Chowning Grant.
The complaint asks separate
maintenance and SIS per month
from Grant and an order from the
court restraining the bank from
paying to Grant any money he has
deposited to his account until tho
matter is finally settled Plaintiff
charges desertion and abandonment
in the complaint which states that
they married on December "a, 1923,
and separated on October |. 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
Ask Valleys Help
In Pigeon Race

Any valley residents noting lost,
injured or fatigued pigeons on Sun
day or thereafter, are asked to as
certain, if possible, if the pigeons
have a band on one leg. bearing
initials and a number. If so the
finders are asked to care for the
pigeons temporarily and to notify
Edward Phillips, president of the
San Diego Homing Pigeon club, 1903
Bancroft street, San Diego.
The club is holding its second an
nual young bird race on Sunday and
the cooperation of valley residents
IS asked to help make it success.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11

he remaining Imperial Valley pro-
Iects, either now in Washington or
on the way, is expected shortly,
Smith said.
The proposed Imperial Valley
work. program represent approxi-
mately 10000 man months, which
might mean the employent of 1000
men II months: or 10000 men for
one month; or 5000 men for two
months, but which, because of the
varying types of jobs to be provided.
will keep the employable casr load
fairly active for at least a year.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
PRATT JURY STILL OUT

Returning to the court room to
have further evidence read by the
court this morning, the jury which
received the evidence in the trial
of George Pratt, charged with ar
son, again retired to the jury room
TO continue their deliberations. The
case was given to them shortly be-
fore noon yesterday
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
BY STEWART BROWN
ny . n Y w EhHt Il hINRND " ~
United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
Copyright. 1885, BY United Press)
ROME, Oct. 11.-Premier Benito
Mussolini is contemplating a new
move which may startle the world
and it will be Italy's answer to
League of Nations penalties, an
unimpeachable source said today
AS this statement is made, Mar
shall Peitro Badoglio, chief of staff
of the Italian army, and Alessan-
dro LeSSona, undersecretary of
colonies, were steaming toward
East Africa in the fast liner Conte
Biancamano.
Badoglios departure from Ma
piles last night, without prior hint
of his plan, was believed to fore
shadow new, big scale offensive
in Ethiopia.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
FIRST LADY'S BIRTHDAY

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Oct. IL. U.P)
Mrs. Franklin d. Roosevelt cell
ebrated her 51st birthday today.
Friends said there would be only
a quiet observance at the Presi-
dents cottage at Waikiki.
Members of the family and a few
friends were expected to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
HOLIDAY TOMORROW

Tomorrow, Columbus day, a legal
holiday in California, will be OBJ
served by all departments Of the
county city and irrigation dNrict
governments, banks, title compan-
les and law offices. Business houses
will be open as usual.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-10-11
FORMER RESIDENT VISITS

Mike Liebert. pioneer resident OF
the Seeley section and former
president OF the Imperial County
Farm Bureau, was a visitor IN III
Centro today. Liebert now lives az
Alpine though still retaining hiA
ranch property near 5eeley.
, 1935-04-21
Scout Troop Holds
9Th Birthday Party

MERCEDES. Ap-I 20. BOY
Scout Troop NO. IA. sponsored BY
the J. A. Garcia American Legion
post. celebrated the beginning Of
its ninth year Of service at a troop
meeting held in the chamber Of
commerce building. Friday, April
10, at 1880. AT the close Of the
meeting. Billy Copeland, Warnock
Mcclellan and Ray Tolson were in
vested with the badge Of the Ten
derfoot rank.
The Scout oath was reviewed BY
the officers Of the troop. and the
Scout law by the Scouts after
which the Scout oath was admin
istered TO the candidates and
badges awarded. j. G. Deyo. chair
man OF the troop committee, w.
d. Collier. commander Of the Le-
gion and Ray Schmitte. scoutmast-
er Of the troop. awarded the bade-
es. District Commissioner Hugh
Norris delivered the charge after
the awarding Of badges.
Eagle Scout Bud Van Berg, one
Of the charter members Of the
troop. vas present at the meeting
and received his ninth registration
card. The meeting was attended by
parents and friends OF the scouts
and members of the Legion Post.
Herbert Aston. Jr., closed the
meeting with the Scout Benedic-
ton.
, 1935-04-21
HOOVER SAID
NO CANDIDATE
Former Senator Reeds Says
He Himself Not In
Receptive Mood

PITTSBURGH. April 2O.-PH
Former Senator David A. Reed. q
republican stalwart, Saturday pre-
dicted Herbert Hoover will not be
q candidate for president next year.
Il feel sure that Mr.. Hoover is
not now and will not be a candi-
date" he said.
Asked II he himself might be a
presidential candidate. Reed said:
OF course nobody can say what
he would do If the nomination were
offered him but right nov / have
no intention Of accepting it-even
II 1t were offered.
Its a dogs life. I'VE known ev-
cry president since Harrison and
it's a dogs life for them all. 1t kill
co Wilson. Roosevelt-Teddy, that
iS-had some enjoyment out OF IL.
@oolidge had some too. I don't
think Hoover enjoyed a minute Of
II.
las for me I never intend to run
for public office again. / feel I've
served my country enough. I'm 60
ing TO be selfish from now on and
think Of my family. I'm going 70
vork-practice law-and play"
, 1935-04-21
Wife Snapper
Asks Divorce,
Wife Alimony

LOS ANGELES, April 20.-Pl-
Barton w. Sewell, millionaire prin-
cipal in the Emerson-Sewell wife
swapping" case. sought a divorce
Saturday while his wife remained
here TO plead for temporary ali
mony.
Disclosure that Sewell was out Of
the state IN quest of either a Nevada
or Mexican divorce was made by
his attorney when the millionaire
sportsman failed TO appear az a
hearing on Mrs. Leah Clampitt
Sewell's PETITION for 5000 a month
separate maintenance.
Mr.. Sewell Is at present out OF
the state" said Jay Rinehart, Sew
ellis attorney. And when he re-
turns he will be a free man"
The hearing was continued until
Monday.
Both Seweli and his wife were
named in the recent divorce case
between Mrs. Jane Emerson ana
her actor-writer husband. Walter
Emerson. A divorce was denied by
Superior Judge Ben B. Lindsey.
Later the two men engaged in a
fight and Sewell was instructed by
Judge Lindsey to remain away from
Mrs. Emerson's home.
, 1935-04-21
HUEY LETSLAW
MAKERS QUIT
Kingfish Says Will Air
Opinions On Senate
Floor Monday

BATON ROUGE. La, April 20
P-Huey Longs fifth special ses-
sion Of the legislature in nine
months adjourned sine die Satur-
Gay after passing a new batch OF
dictator" laws and the senator
made plans to return to Washing
ton to renew his attack on the
Roosevelt administration in the
senate Monday.
Long. completing his supervision
over the lawmaking action. an
nounced he would continue the
word battle with the national Of
ficials which waxed vitriolic this
week as the senator dared federal
officials TO withdraw relief money
from the state as he had enacted q
law giving him control OF its ex-
pcnditure.
IN make the speech Monday II
l get there" he said.
Minority opposition burst into
futile excoriation of the measures
Saturday and Rupert Peyton, Caddo
Parish anti-IOng representative OPP
emily announced on the house floor
that he was seeking the coopera bon
OF Secretary IckeS in violation OF
the law giving the state control OF
federal relief money.
Ickes said relief funds would be
withdrawn from LOUISIANA II the
measure was DaSSed and Long told
HIM he could 60 slap damn TO hell