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Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
VALUABLE DATA
LOCKED UP in
INSTRUMENT

WHITE LAKE. S. d., Nov. 13.
U.P) - Secrets of the stratOsphere
opening, up a hitherto scantily ex-
plored field of sciences were be-
lieved locked today in instruments
carried to the greatest height ever
attained by man.
The instruments were carried IA
miles above the earth yesterday in
the worlds largest balloon by Capt.
Albert w. Stevens and Orvil An
derson of the U. S. Army. The un-
official peak of their climb was
IA 1877 feet The official world rec
ord is 61237 feet.
Stevens and Anderson, none the
worse for their adventure into a
violet purple sky, to heights where
the earth appears as little more
than plaid blanket, planned to
return today to their stratocamp
near Rapid City, S. D., where their
adventure began. They landed on
the prairie II miles from here late
Monday, eight hours and II min
utes after the take-off. The hor-
izontal distance they travelled was
approximately $50 miles.
Hover in Space
Their instruments first will be
taken to the stratocamp and then
shipped to Washington to be check
ed by the bureau of standards and
studied by scientists of the Ma
tional Geographic Society, sponsors,
with the Army, of the ascension.
Stevens and Anderson fingered at
the ceiling" more than an hour.
They lowered in empty, soundless,
bitterly cold space. They were
above the earth's envelope of at
mosphere, which makes the sky
appear blue from the surface. Their
element was dark, almost black.
"One horizon was black, over
hea dwas darkest purple and the
other horizon was dark blue"
Stevens said. 1--WE were high
enough to see the earth's radiance,
its reflection of the suns rays"
If all the great array of instru-
ments carried in the air-tight oxy-
gen-fed metal gondola functioned
perfectly, Stevens and Anderson
may have contributed the follow
ing knowledge to science:
How far outward the earth's at
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
TR0PIC ANIMAL
NOT CLASSIFIED

SYDNEY, N. S. W., Nov. 13. UP)
Three specimens of an animal
which has not yet been introduced
to scientists are in the possession
of Prof. Wood Jones Of Melbourne
University
Two of the specimens are dead
but the third is lively little ball
of fur which has been living deli
cately for weeks on bananas, bis
cults, milk and honey, with an
occasional tropical pawpaw or a
nibble of carrot or apple.
The specimens are the only three
in the world outside their native
home, an island northeast of New
Guinea, where an attempt is being
made to capture a mate for the
little epicure.
The animal is a cuscus, a mar
supial similar in some respects to
a rare species in tropical Austria
liza, but instead of being gray, with
Whitish blotches, it is a creamy
white, with beautiful fur and a
disarming countenance.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
New Style Trends
Seen Optimistic

CHICAGO, Nov. 13. UP)-The
long predicted vogue for color in
mems apparel that finally has ar
rived this season is an encourag-
ing sign of business revival, accord
ing to leading manufacturers of
mems wear in the Merchandise
Mart.
They say it is an axiom of the
clothing business that the average
man wears dark, conservative suits
and accessories when conditions are
bad, and bright, bold colors and pat
terms when he has more money to
spend and the mental ease necessary
to full indulgence of sartorial fan
cies.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
Conservation OF Nations Oil Supply
Urged AS Possible Shortage Threatens

United States, having less than 20
per cent of the known reserves of oil
and gas in the world, is furnishing
from so to 10 per cent of that con-
summed; that when this domestic
supply is gone or unreasonably di-
minished, we shall pay dearly for
that taken from foreign soil; that
with the later-day discoveries, it is
only a question of time-unless these
resources are conserved-until they
will be wasted and gone.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
Explore Stratosphere

Captain Albert w. Stevens
(left) and Captain Orville
Anderson are pictured in
the gondola of the strato-
sphere balloon in which
they broke all previous
records when they reached
a height of $4,000 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13

The two army fliers as
cended from Rapid City,
S. D., and, according to
ground crews, had report
ed a temperature of 67 de-
grees below zero at a
height of IA miles into the
stratosphere.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-13
Letter Writer Covers World

BLACKWATER, Mo. UP)-Har-
old Esser corresponds with 10 pen
pals in foreign countries. He esti-
mates he has written 367 miles
of words since he started in 1927.
, 1935-07-05

debate somewhat. That Is. he be-
lieves there are some fields In
which CRATER production can only
be obtained by offering a cheaper
product so people car buy IL. That.
he admits, might mean temporary
lower wages In that field until pro-
duction rose, enabling wages 70
rise again. But he feels this situa-
ton applies only In certain In
dustres.
Oddly enough. the president OF
the II. q. Chember OF Commerce
today Is a farmer. AT least one OF
Sibley's principal business inter-
ests is farm management, and ne
usually programs himself aS Man
ager. Sibley Farms. 5ibley. ILL.,"
For years he has been a leader
Of the chambers agricultural COM
mittee. Sibley farms Is N big opera
ton: he once sold O.000 bushels
Of wheat at a crack. He went
along with the government reduction
program and collected substantial
benefits but was opposed 70 the ex-
tension Of AAA power recently u
thorized.
Just short on SO years old. SIbley
has a lean. athletic look. with a fine
eolfing tan. He has a 4000-acre
ranch at Santa Rita. Calf, and a
35O-acre farm nc S~ibleyville, near
Rochester, N. Y. his city home.
, 1935-07-05
A Safe and Sane Fourth

Once again the Valley territory may congratulate
Itself on having passed through a safe and sane
Fourth Of July. Early reports Friday were to the eff
feet that not one fatality, not one serious accident
that could properly be blamed to the celebration Of
the national holiday, had occurred.
And once more this section may thank its natural
resources for the safety Of its children and it's en-
thusiastic parents who help the children celebrate
these events.
A trip to the beaches, to the lake resorts. TO the
private picnic grounds gives the answer.
Probably more than 5000 people enjoyed the hos
pitality Of Boca Chica beach for all or part Of Thurs
day. Fishing, bathing, and just good old fashioned
loafing in the sand furnish the best sort Of amuse-
ment to the crowds that dotted Brazos Island from
early morn TO late at night.
The jetties we're swarming with fishermen, big and
little, and all reported some sort Of good luck. the
proverbial "fisherman's luck" being conspicuous by
its abNnce.
In casting up the assets Of the Valley, never fail to
include near the top Of the list the beaches. the
lakes, the nearby resorts that enable US to play with
safety.
, 1935-07-05
Livestock at Large

Brownsville residents have heard plenty during the
limits. .......
Bstified complaints regarding the manner in
which horses. cows and other four footed species
either run at large or are tethered to the discomfort
Of neighbors have been made.
The city commission hit q happy solution Of the
question by proposing strict enforcement Of an cx-
isting ordinance which specifically prohibits the
lettering OF livestock in city alleys and which
makes other provisions for the rights and comforts
Of all concerned.
A little more care and caution on the part OF
children. a few wisely delivered parental hints, and
the question would seem to be settled.
, 1935-07-05
Zeppelins Fly On

A cable from Amsterdam announces that Yep
pelins soon may replace steamships as the principal
means Of communication between Holland and the
Dutch East Indies.
The chief steamship line. 1t seems, has been run
ming at a substantial loss. Dirigibles, the steamship
directors feel, could cover the distance between Am
sterdam and Java in far less time and could convert
this loss into profit.
OF them from the Zeppelin people to be placed In reg
ular service under Dutch control.
All this has a strange sound 10 an American pub
lie diSillusioned by the loss OF the Akron and Macon.
But the Dutch are reported 10 feel that the Germans
know Just enough more than we do about building
giant airships to make them safe and reliable.
Are we, after al. being Just a little hasty in giving
up on these huge sky liners?
, 1935-07-05

Editor. Journal OF The Amertcmm medac@A AsBoc&mktoms
and Of Hygsia. Inc Health h1aCAx4ns
More than rs years ago . famous French doctor
observed that the type OF sick headache called mi
graine Is. like certain cases Of asthma and eczema,
associated with sensitivity to certain food substances.
More recently. since means have been found for test
ing out such sensitivities scientifically. this impress
sion has been confirmed.
Moreover. Il has been established that In some
cases it is possible 10 free a person from these head
aches by finding the substance to which he is SEN
sitive and eliminating that substance from the diet.
OF course, there are some cases OF sick headache
which are not definitely Of this type but which may
be related to nervous disturbances or to disturbances
Of various organs within the body.
AS a rule, when the headache Ia due to a sensitivity,
the pain begins in or near one eye and spreads over
one side Of the head. Occasionally also 1t passes
around to the back OF the head.
The beginning OF the headache may be associated
with confusion and forgetfulneSs, with sweating o.
flushing Of the tissues. with a feeling Of numbness
I'm the tongue. the lips, or the nose. Occasionally
also there may be a feeling Of nausea. the eyelids
may become puffy, and canker sores may break out
in the mouth.
All Of these symptoms are known TO be indica-
tons that q disturbance Of the body is about to take
place, and may be a warning to the patient that the
sick headache Is coming on
1t has also been found that excessive fatigue,
worry, excitement or constipation may initiate the
symptoms or intensity them, and It Is certainly ad-
visable for people who have sick headaches to avoid
this series Of associated factors.
People generally have observed that sick head
aches are likely to run In families, and the studies
Of investigators have shown that q considerable per
centage OF people whose parents have migraine may
have migraine also.
Equally interesting Is the fact that q good many
relatives Of the person who has this sort Of migraine
win have some OF the Otter conditions that are due
to sensitivity. such as asthma. hay fever. or skin
~eruptions.
When a study Is made Of the foods that are most
frequently responsible for sick headaches Of this
type, We find the foods TO be the same as those
which most people report as being distressful. Those
which lead the list are chocolate. onions, cabbage.
cucumbers, apples. pork. and melons.
However. there Is hardly q single food to which
some person cannot report himself sensitive.
It Is interesting to realize that the individuals
own observations as to the foods which cause him
trouble are likely to be just a. valuable ~ the skin
tests which are made by the physician. In 80 per
cent Of cases. the skin test did not indicate. where
as the patients own observation was able 70 select
the food causing the trouble.
, 1935-07-05

Of cold blooded realism on the part
Of the British Admiralty. The navy
IL q mighty important factor behind
the scenes when It chooses TO be.
The French army will be deficient
in both quantity and quality for
the next few years. The classes be-
ing called to the colors are those
born during the World War. The
British navy and the French army
are no longer on an equal trading
basis - 50 what's the point OF go
ing farther with such an ally? In
herently England has closer Ger
man contacts than French. More
over. the German agreement TO re-
strict its naval strength TO $50 OF
Britain's takes quite a load OF the
Admiraltv's mind.
New York experts prochesy the
Anglo-French breach will turn out
more serious than II yet appears.
II would make q lot OF difference
to Hitler If he could count on Eng
lands benevolent neutrality.
Middle - No wonder Mayor La
Guardia was irritated at Robert
Moses insistence on q formal reap
pointment rs head OF the III
borough Bridge Commission The
mayor had no choice but to continue
Moses in office. He'd have been In
for q fearful razzing II he hadn't.
But he wanted to do Il as quietly
as possible 90 as not to offend his
New Deal friends tn washington.
It's no fun being the middleman In
such q bitter argument.
UNIQUE - More than 10000 photo
graphs formed the basis for the Sc
lection Of pictures in Ewes OF the
World" edited by NJ Lincoln
Schuster - a new type OF photo
graphic record Of history during
the past two years which was pub
lished last week.
II the public response u sufficient
II encouraging this striking volume
viii be the advance guard Of q uni
que publishing venture OF which
much will be heard In due course.
, 1935-07-05
News
Behind the
News

- - - -
Capital and world gossip events
and personalities. In and out o.
the news. written ny q group OF
fearless and informed newspaper
men OF Warrington ana New York.
This column Is published % The
Herald "a q news feature Opinions
expressed are those OF the writers M
individuals and should not b8 In.
terpreted rs rejecting the EDITORIAL
policy Of this Newspaper.
, 1935-07-05

It has become the Joke Of Europe that u ID the
easiest thing in the world Tor a spurious member OF
European aristocracy to grab off q gigantic fortune
by imposing upon a mentally weak heir Of an Amer
lean industrial baron-Representative r. J. Cannon,
Wisconsin.
, 1935-07-05
Barbs

Longevity in italy has doubled IN
the last SIS years statistics show. II
Duce may ask the statisticians TO
skip the period OF the Abyssinian
unpleasantness.
One rice thing about bridge +
that It recalls courtship days; for
instance. when a man squeezes hts
partner, then gets a grand slam.
Sun sets in Alaska. rises four hours
later. The crux Of the Matanuska
Valley uprising may be the l4o-hour
week
Massachusetts, woman finds human
skull II golf sand trap. Moral: Give
IL I'D and have your caddy pull you
out after the i000th stroke.
Wiley Post Is reported TO be get
ting rid OF Winnie Mae. He was
her man. but she done him wrong.
There has been a rs per cent
decline in the birth rate Of the
United States since 1921.
, 1935-07-05
Chamber of Commerce Leader
Sees Hope i'm Post>NRA Era
By WILLIS


NEA Service Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July a. - Gkep-
tics who wonder II business, freed
from what Is considered the hobbies
OF MIRA, will do any better now
than Y did when equally free be-
tween 1890 and 1882. meet no en-
couragement from Harper Sibley.
The new president OF the u. q.
Chamber or Commerce towers
from his more than Q feet as he
replies:
TITS an unfair comparison. The
accomplishments OF American busi-
ness ought not TO be judged BY any
particular brief period.
They must be judged by the re
cord OF many years. during which
they have brought this country 70
the highest living standards In the
world. The record OF any brief and
abnormal period Is an unfair and
absurd standard OF Judgment"
Little Man" Represented I'm
Chamber Today. Claim
Inclination Is not visible In this
soft reply. Visible indignation o no
part OF the equipment OF Harper
Sibley, whose personality bears the
marks OF q background almost ex-
ectly like that OF the president OF
the United States - Groton and
Harvard.
But 1t comes near breaking out In
discussion OF administration state
ments that the u. .. Chamber does
not really represent American bust
ness.
we have been steadily broad
ening our base Of membership,
which has shown a marked pickup
In recent years. We have field men
travelling the country, constantly
in touch with American business
men Of all kinds. We know from
them what American business men
are thinking. and the rising tide OF
disapproval OF NRA has been quite
clear for q long time.
There Is nothing TO the charge
that the chamber represents prin-
cipally great accumulations OF CAP
ital. In the meetings OF the nation
al chamber the small cities actual
ly outvote the large ones. Our av-
erage member, I believe, comes
more nearly representing manage
ment and the small proprietor than
he does capital and big industry.
Seek To Save Benefits Gained
Through NRA
The first direct effect on our
organization Of abandonment OF
the codes q resumption II volunt-
airy trade association work. which
we had been carrying on for years.
When NRA came along. the gov
eminent codes OF course ~supplanted
what we had been able 70 accom-
plish In trade practice agreements.
Now we are resuming that work In
the expectation that many OF the
advantages that came IN with NRA
will be kept through voluntary
trade association agreements.
Possibly the best and greatest
effect Of the whole NRA expert
ment will prove TO have been edu-
cational. II there ever we're very
many business men who felt at
liberty TO conduct their businesses
without regard for anyone else.
competitor. employe or the public,
there certainly aren't many nov
Says Employers Are Aware
or Social Responsibilities
The social responsibility Of
, 1935-07-05
FIRST AID
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methods viii prove invaluable during
the vacation months ahead. Thn time
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II tells o 20 treat sunburn and sum
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dog bites. poison Ivy burns D to
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ANY reader may obtain N copy uf this
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postage
, 1935-07-05

We have not come to give q guest performance In
German politics. We have come to stay. because We
alone possess intelligence. strength. courage. and
determination to solve the great problems OF the
time.-Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels. Maxi minister Of
propaganda.
, 1935-07-05

In dealing with criminals. man has exalted his
own feelings Of perfection at the expense Of others
mistakes, has characterized them as sinful and bad.
and, BY implication. considered himself as good and
therefore ~worthy-Dr. W.. A. White. Washington,
ID. G.
, 1935-07-05

It may be all good practical horse sense. but 1t
looks like $4,000. 100000 worth Of boon-dosgling 70
me.-Hugh Johnson. on work-relief plan Of banning
Jobs that don't pay sll0O q man
, 1935-07-05

Society has always evinced a marked reluctance to
exchange the realities Of the present for the promise
Of the future. = Dean Paul Klapper Of New York
School OF Education
, 1935-07-05

II we are attacked, you can be sure our army viii be
able to defend the country and repulse the agrees
sorzEmpire Halle Selassie OF ETHIOPIA.
, 1935-07-05
Flashes
Life

fBy the Associated Pressl
hard Working Cob
NEW YORK - Herbert Olson
has the easiest Job In New York.
He Is nfeguard for the floating
hospital. the boat that makes
daily trips down New York harbol
with children who need sunshine
and fresh air.
Olson sits I'm a row boat tied TO
the stern Of the vessel 10 be- handy
II one OF the children falls over
board. He hasn't had TO make q
rescue yet, because the children
are under heavy precautions.
Olson's Job II done nc 3 o'clock
n the afternoon. The recreation
he gets into n rowboat end rows
around the harbor.
Bather Gets Cooler
PHILADELPHIA Marvin
Franklin. 65. clad only IN n purple
bathing suit. sauntered past
Patrolmau James Robinson and
headed IN the direction OF fash
icnable Rittenhouse Square.
"Just where" oueried the as
tonished policeman. do you think
you're going7 and no your age.
too"
"I." said the man. "am going
10 Rittenhouse Square for a swim
In the fountain.
He was wr0nv. He went 10 the
house Of correction for 10 days.
LOCK HAVEN. Pa IMAGINE
Earl Hoover's surprise. He picked
10 his coat after work In a lum-
Der camp and found a pocket full
" copDerhead snake.
Hoover let 60 OF the coat-but
fast. The snake crawled out some
minutes later. and Earl recovered
the garment.
, 1935-07-05

The total number OF persons IN
school I'm the United States I'm 1888
was estimated &C 3z,500,000.
, 1935-07-05
Believes Lower Prices Vital
To Some Industries

While SIbley made a personal
appeal 70 the chamber members
to ket) up NRA wage and hour
schedules and protect collective
bargaining. he believes there are
some industries which must first
, 1935-07-05

business has been borne IN on
every business man. and the tech
nique and advantages OF coopera-
ton have been learned as never
before through the making OF the
codes OF fair competition under
NRA. II taught many men 20 get
together who wouldn't even speak
before"
On the point OF leaving for
Paris TO attend the meeting OF the
international Chamber Of Com
merce. Sibley pointed out that the
sweeping decisions OF the u. s..
Supreme Court in the Schechter-
NRA and Frazier-Lemke cases left
the u. g. Chamber scarcely more
sure Of its ground than labor or
other elements OF the country.
The chamber has a committee
studying the decisions 70 determine
whether all the program OF the
chamber itself as recommended
shortly before the decisions. Is now
to be considered constitutional.
, 1935-07-05
NEW YORK
By Jamam McNIulIlu

Harvest - The third extension Of
the coal strike truce &C the last min
ute revealed two elements IN the
siatuation that are worth watching.
One Is the evidence OF serious fric-
ton between John L. Lewis OF the
United Nine Workers and Secretary
Of Labor Frances Perkins. Organ
lied labor has never forgiven the
Perkins appointment. For dtplo-
matte reasons both sides have tried
TO cover up the mutual antagonism
but the veil Is wearing thin. Here
was q major strike definitely adver-
tised for July ! and yet the obvious
government intermediary did no
thing TO head 1t off until the strike
order was already on the wires.
Labor leaders frankly regard Miss
Perkins as q glorified social worker
and their antipathy to dealing with
her when II can be avoided Is likely
70 breed more serious complications
In the future. 1t so happened that
Lewis was glad to have an excuse
TO postpone the strike as long as
there's still a chance for passage OF
the Guffey bill. New York sharps
predict that tests TO come will find
labor IN a less receptive mood.
Federation chiefs can't afford to
be too pacific with 50 much unrest IN
the ranks. Add to that pressure a
deep antagosism for Labor Depart
ment policies and you have the
seeds for a disturbing harvest. Bill
Green needs to play with the ad-
ministration for reasons OF self-pres-
ervation - but his hand may be
forced.
, 1935-07-05

Charting-Appointment OF Thom-
as +. Dewey 20 head the New York
City racket investigation has much
more than local significance. The
move ties back to Tammany OBJ
struction OF FDR's program. Gov
ernor Lehman is helping his friend
In the White House put the Tiger
on the spot. Dewey Is able and fear
less and about the last nan Tam
many insiders care to see on the
Job. Rackets are the target OF the
inquiry but insiders figure it's
also aimed at the invisible gov
eminent" composed Of Tammany.
New York republicans and powerful
financial elements.
II Dewey makes good he will be-
come q national figure. He has OPP
portunity comparable 70 that OF
Charles Evans Hughes IN the New
York State insurance investigation
many years ago. The informed rate
his chances OF success no better
than 40ct. He Is pitting courage
and ability against an extremely po-
tent combination OF talent. money
and self interest. Among other OBJ
stacles is the reluctance Of power
ful leaders to develop another
Hughes with whom they viii later
have 70 deal on his WI terms.
Keen observers comment that
Dewey's task is comparable TO chart
ing the Gulf Stream and analyzing
its effect on an immense territory.
The material with which he must
work is extremely elusive and deeply
hidden. But accurate cartography
would present information Of ma
tional interest.
Breach - Shrewd sources figure
the British drift toward Germany
and away from France Is the fruit