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Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
COLONEL KNOX
LAUNCHES new
DEAL ATTACK

WATERBURY, Conn,
September l. (UP)-Frank
Knox Republican vice-pres-
idential nominee, last night
assailed the Roosevelt ad-
ministration's "misdeal' and called
for a return to "the old principles
of economy and simplicity in gov
ernment." -
Knox's speech at a party rally
here climaxed rear-platform ap
pearances in Massachusetts, and
Connecticut during the first day
of campaign swing that will carry
him into 80 states before Oct. 20.
"The Republican party offers a
definite program" he told Con
necticut Republicans. But even
if it did not it's promises to stop
experimenting, to stop squandering,
TO stop substituting, to stop class
legislation would be enough"
Knox said a group of political
opportunists" at the bottom of the
depression in 1882 went "to the
people with explanations that were
.unsound, with promises that were
empty"
"They deceived stricken people, "
he, said. From the day this group
took office they defaulted on their
promises, violated their pledges" "
Enroute to Waterbury, Knox
spoke at Business park in Hartford,
1.-The new administration expects
to do the job of balancing the
budget the first day it takes office"
he said.
He was cheered when he said
"the new administration intends to
take off it's coat, roll up its sleeves
and go at the job of recovery"
Knox pledged the party to con-
tinue federal aid for relief "in
full measure-by reducing the costs
of administration of relief, not
relief ITSELF" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

Dy the supervisors counted the
absentee ballots Monday after the
supervisors made their official can
vaSs.
The board was scheduled to meet
at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon to
complete their canvass and certify
election returns This was impos-
sible Monday as the law required
the board to wait until midnight
Monday for absentee ballots not
yet received.
District Attorney Elmer Heald
picked up 378 votes over what he
had been credited in Imperial
county in the unofficial count be-
fore the absentees were added.
1t will be noted that the alb
sentee ballots followed the general
trend of the voting at the polls
election day.
Hugh Osborne, who was elected
supervisor from the Ell Centro dis
trict over his opponent, Romeo
Smith, picked up 222 votes as a
result of the canvass and count.
Smith increased his vote by 154
Continued on Page 6, Col. 50
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
PLANE RAJ D
7 { R R | F IL s
MADRID AREA
Residents Scurry To
Cellars as Ships
Drop Bombs
Copyright 1896 by United Press

Copyright 1896 by United Press
MADRID, Sept. 1. (UP)
Rebel airplanes dropped two
bombs on Madrid early to-
day. .,
1t was impossible to ascertain at
once what damage had been done
or whether there had been casual
ties.
The raid was expected and every
precaution had been taken. Only
yesterday the government warned
all planes to keep to the ground
after dark because any which flew
over the city at night would be
regarded enemies.
A little before $3.50 am. the faint
hum of rebel planes were heard
1t was a bright moonlight morning
with clear sky, but the rebels
flew too high to be visible to most
watchers.
The air alarm was sounded. Pc
lice cars raced at top speed through
the streets, sirens screaming. In {
few minutes scores of thousands o.
people, the greater part in nigh
attire, were running from theil
homes to crowd into cellars, base
ments, subways and other places o
refuge, in compliance with govern
ment air raid orders. +
Then, punctuating the unceasinl
shrek of the sirens came the roa
of anti-aircraft guns from all side
of the city. e
Next came the terrifying crash o
| two aerial bombs,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
BROTHERS DIE
IN GAS FILLED
MISSOURI MINE

FULTON, Mo, Sept l. UH-
Bodies of three brothers were found
today in gas and water-filled coal
mine near here. They died in a
futile effort to save a fourth broth
er.
Louis Metz, 80, died of deadly
monoXide gas, but it was not known
whether the acthal cause of the
deaths of Earnest Metz, %, Freddie
Metz, 81, and Harry Metz 10, was
gas poisoning or drowning.
N. j. Wolfe, Fulton city employe
and father-in-law of Louis Metz,
was the only survivor. He was un-
conscious when taken from the
shaft. but later recovered conscious
ness at hospital. 1t was expected
he would recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
lAND0N WILL
GO BY AUTO
FOR MEETING
Plans Drawn Up For
Conference With
Roosevelt

TOPEKA, Kan, Sept. I.
(UP)-Gov. Alf M. Landon
will motor to the Des Moin-
es drought conference, ar
irving there about noon
Thursday.
The Republican presidential
nominee decided to make the trip
by auto presumably in an effort
to avoid any political demonstra-
ton which might occur if he ar
rived on a definite schedule by
train.
He will leave Topeka early
Thursday on the 250-mile trip and
will be prepared to go Immediately
into conference with President
Roosevelt and mid western gov
ernorS.
Gov. Landon plans to remain
in Des Moines only until after the
dinner to be given that night on
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Building Permits in
Ell Centre Soar to
New High in Aug

Ell Centro building permits thus
far this year zoomed to new high
since the depression era when $172,-
178 was recorded at the close of
business August 81. The building
permits this year are expected to
double those of last year.
The August totals this year WEI 9
$23, 1892, all the permits having been
for alterations, according to records
compiled by Philip w. Knights, city
engineer.
Last year to date the totals were
$52,768 for the year and $5,910 for
August.
Residents permits this year con-
tributed $30,150; business building
$13 AGO; industrial buildings S2,500;
alterations and additions $94,868;
public buildings $4,000; and church.
es and theatres $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

but silent crowd. Mr.. Roosevelt
previously had requested that ad-
mirerS refrain from cheering dur
ing his visit here to attend Dern's
funeral services.
Immediately after arrival of the
presidential party, the body was
of the deceased secretary was re-
moved from the train under super
vision of military authorities from
Fort Douglas, local military post.
Draped in an American flag,
the caSket was born to the state
capital There it will lie in state
until removed at p. m. to the
Mormon tabernacle where funeral
services will be conducted.
The body was taken to the cap
ital building in hearse. The
traditional horSe-drawn gun caiSson
was abandoned in recognition of
Dern'S efforts to mechaniZe United
States army equipment.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Valley Officers on Lookout
For That Strawberry Roam

If anyone light complexioned Mexican wearing
black hat, carrying IL gauge shotgun and riding
roam mare it would be good idea to telephone Sheriff
Robert W. Ware.
Incidentally, the Mexican is five feet, six inches tall
and is wanted for shooting japanese at Cocopah, 40
miles below the border.
MeXicali police asked all officers the American
side of the line to watch for the and provided the
accompanying description. Officers confident Mic
andre Armenia 30 cannot eude them unless he changes
his costume
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Last Minute
FLASHES !!
WOMAN FOUND DEAD
ON LA JOLLA BEACH

LA JOLLA, Cal, Sept. 1. U.P)-
Ruth Muir, 35, Y.W.C.A. worker
of Riverside, Cal, was found dead
shortly before noon today I'm
rocky cove at the edge of the
beach at this fashionable resort.
The woman, well dressed, was said
to have been visiting at the re-
sort. Police said there apparently
had been struggle at the scene,
but did not ascertain Immediately
how she had met death.
The body was said to be badly
battered apparently by some
heavy object. Police believed
this might have been rock.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

The manhunterS, working SyS-
tematically inside "siege line" of
stationed guards, back, tracked "a
cross rugged mountain sides and
made the rounds of all known cab
ms and other buildings in the area.
Chandler believed it possible
that the fugitives are being shell
tered and fed by backwoods reclus-
es.
Our best chance of getting them
will come if and when they go to
a cabin to obtain food" Chandler
said.
While Oregon peace officers and
federal department Of justice
agents were ready to take up the
hunt in the event the fugitives
cross the state line, guards were
stationed at outlet points of the
territory in which the search has
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
VALLEY MILK
PRICES MAY
BE INCREASED


Imperial Valley, housewives NAV
Anticipate a boost in the price of
milk purchased from mercantile es-
tablishments as a result of the in
creased prices paid producers for
butterfat in Los Angeles beginning
Tuesday.
The 10 cent a pound increase in
Los Angeles, the rise from SO to SO
cents, is bound to affect retail prices
in the valley.
Increases are declared to result
from the 100 per cent increase in
the cost of feed which affect both
hay and grain.
Producers and distributors plan to
meet in Ell Centro within the next
few days to discuss the price in
creases.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

out, taxpayers will pay more than
they did last year because the
state board of equalization per-
mitted the county assessor to re-
duce the valuations 1853 per cent.
The increase in the tax rate over
that of last year was .1410 per
cent.
Valuation for 1885 was $44,-
837,584 and for 1867 Is $37,-
803 ,633, reduction of $7,033,951
An increase in the 1936-37 tax
rate to correspond to the decrease
in the valuation would permit a
rate of $1.83 plus before cost to the
taxpayer would equal that of 1885,
SO.
Among the major increases in
the budget this year over that of
last year was the $4,000 for social
security aid and 5000 increase
for inmates in state institutions.
These increases alone require a
rate of .06, according to Walter
D. Carey, county auditor.
In arriving at the rates, 100 per
cent of the valuation is used ex-
cept in the cases of high school
tuition which are figured on SO
per cent of the valuation.
The social security last year
Carey pointed out, required so
small a sum that it was carried
in the general fund. This year
it required separate fund for the
social security. After the state
refunds were paid last year this
department actually cost the coun-
ty a little more than $4,000 This
year the actual cost is estimated
at $4,000 after the states refunds
are made. Gross expenditures in
this department last year approx
imated $4,000 while this year they
will be approximately $125, 900.
The county of Imperial has no
outstanding warrants which have
not been advertised for, GareySaid,
due TO the use Of funds in the
general reserve.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

SEEN NEAR IN
LETTUCE ROW

SALINAS, Cal, Sept. l. W.P)-
Cancellation in the working con-
tract controversy between the fruit
and vegetable workers union and
Salinas -Watsonville lettuce grow
ers was seen today following an
offer of the union to open collec-
tive bargaining on all demands
they had submitted.
The contract which the two sides
are seeking to replace expires to-
day.
The move, taken at a union
meeting at Watsonville, was in
terpreted as meaning the union
now was ready to bargain on
clause 81, which provided for pre-
ferential employment of union
members.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
COUPLE STEALS
DOCTORS CAR
AFTER CRASH

AUDUBON, Iowa, Sept. 1. UP
Edward Snow, 28, and Mary
Martin. 20, both of st. Louis, Mo-,
were sought today on charges of
stealing the automobile of ply
sician who had treated them for
injuries after their own car was
wrecked. sujfe
A companion of the couple,
Clarence McLain, rs, Los An
geles. Calf. was captured while
sleeping in a creek bed. He said
the wrecked car had been stolen
in Denver, Colo.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
A
RXN
: - AMBLING
IMPORTER
Says

An Open Season
Fear fastened itself about the
hearts of Bachelor Club members
Tuesday when group of simon
pures counted up the matrimonial
mortality rate. Members of the
captivating sex have led exactly
25 per cent of the bachelors to the
altar in the past year. There's
a chance the surviving members
will take to wearing false boards in
self defense.
The Wars On
Rural residents in the valley
clambered out of bed earlier than
usual Tuesday morning, with a
sleepy suspicion that the Spanish
~swil war had suddenly moved to
Eperial Valley But the first
1iunters to return to Ell Centro with
the limit were John Kepley and
Wallace McClelland. They were
back SO soon after the first guns
doomed that there was some doubt
as to whether the birds executed
were wild or domeSticated.
Tough On Hunters
Purely Tor reasons of scientific
research, RR made tour of dove
hunters hangouts Monday night
and came away firmly convinced
that the doves would be safer than
safe on opening day. No hunters
aim could stand up under some
of the concoctions imbibed. Hang
overs will protect the birds, but
pity the poor huntsmen who have
to dodge their friends shots.
Another Fish Story
Pat Thaanum returned from a
deep sea fishing trip recently with
the following story Gf he caught
any fish he failed to mention ito:
An enthusiastic fisherman told the
Usual story of how the big one
n away. His companion then
-s.sunched into blazing descrip-
tion of his battle with a massive
swordfish. He battled until the
sun went down and the moon
came up. He battled while flash
lights were played over the scene
of the struggle. He fought until
he reached the place where he
wanted to call for the gaff when
darn it all-(or words to that eff
fect-a FREELY lit on the line and
burned it in two!
A Tr0ubadOur-
Ell Centre has acquired travel
ing troubadour. banjo, ten-gallon
hat and all. His name Is Aubrey
Jones. RR Irsticed him the other day
serenading III severaj Main street
establishments, with an enraptured
audience. Shades of "Oh Susan
nah!'
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
SPAIN PROMISES
TO PROBE BOMBING

WASHINGTON, Sept. l. W.P) =
The Spanish government has as
sured the United States that it will
conduct a rigid investigation into
the bombing of the U. S. destroyer
Kane by Spanish airplane off the
coast of Spain last Sunday. the en-
bassy at Madrid informed the state
department today.
Eric c. Wendelin, third secretary
in charge of the embassy, tele-
graphed Secretary of State Cordell
Hull that he had delivered the
vigorous protest which Hull had
instructed him to make to the
Spanish foreign office concerning
the bombing.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
YOUTH, GIRL DIE
IN AUTO SMASHUP

VENTURA, Cal, Sept. 1. WR)-
John Elery Butler, II, OF Ingle-
wood, was killed and girl COM
paniOn was injured. perhaps fatal
ly, today when a small coupe
travelling al high speed down q
og-clogged road crashed into
produce truck three miles south
of Oxnard ON the Roosevelt high
way.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

been concentrated, northwest of
Yreka.
A starvation seige might easily
last days or weeks, however, old
time residents pointed out, because
game, fish and other potential
supplies of food abound in the
wild mountain district, whose maze
of canyons, rocky crags and dense
timber gorwth offers a natural
hideout.
Lynch talk still circulated in
this mining town, where feeling
runs high over the killing of Dep
uty Sheriffs Martin Lange, As, and
Joseph Clark, 65, and Fred Sea-
born, 48, former navy officer
Watchers were stationed near the
home of the fugitiYes' parents, Mr..
and Mrs, Archie Bright.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
AIR DERBY FLYERS
REACH BIG SPRINGS

BIG SPRINGS, Tex. Sept. |.
WP - Participants in the Ruth
Chatterton air derby arrived here
today after bucking strong head
winds on the flight from Dallas.
John r. Gaty of Elmhurst, N. j.,
was the first flier In.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Paw Boost Ordered
For Mine Employees

JEROME, Ariz., Sept. l. U.p)-A
five per cent wage increase for en-
ployes of the United Verde EXten-
sion Mining company went into eff
feet today, but, at the same time,
company officials announced oper-
ations at the mine and smelter "in
all probability" would be suspend
ed permanently December l.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Esophagus Searched
In Vain For Pencil

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept l.,
U.P)-A frantic effort to remove a
pencil from the eSophagus of Lee
Bell, 3, proved fruitless, His moth
er later found it under a chair on
the floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
OFFICIAL CANVASS IN
PRIMARY VOTE MADE
Absentee Ballots Fail to Bring Upsets Following
General Trend Closely; Hugh Osborne
Picks Up 222 Votes in Count

Official of the ballots cast at the primary
election and counting of the absentee votes brought
upset in the winners announced in the unofficial check of
Imperial countys S3 voting precincts Members of the
coaY board of supervisors and special board selected
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
ORGANIZING WORLD
COMMITTEE RUSHED

LONDON, Sept. |. WD-The. for
eign office hurried preparations to-
day for convening the information
al committee here this week to
supervise non-intervention in Spain.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Posse of Picked Men
Combs Mountains for
SIayers Of Officers

YREKA Cal, Sept WPSherff w. G. Chandler led
posse picked today
John
believed be hiding within short distance the
assertedy peace
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Roosevelt Arrives in
Salt Lake to Attend
Secy Derns Funeral

SALT LAKE CITY Utah. Sept WP-President Franklin D.
members acting members his
the Utah capital shortly today
Secretary
Pacific station a large
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
Charge Set At
$1.78 per 500
Costs to Average Taxpayer by q Cent Boost
Will Remain Virtually Same Due to
Cut in Valuations

Imperial county's tax rate was set by the board of
supervisors late Monday at $78 per 800 valuation This
represents of % the 81 rate
effect during the current year.
Except isolated supervisors pOinted
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01
MARKETS AN BRIEF

Markets AN BRIEF
Butter; Los Angeles 37kci butter
Fat. Imperial valley Fob, ranch,
Grade A, 45c; manufa cturing milk,
4O18ci route gathered cream, 3719c.
l.. A. Hay-U. =. No. I extra leafy,
$1S.5O-19.OO; u. y. No. I. S15.5O-1O.OOi
No. 2. S13.5O; Minneapolis flax 2O1-
212.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-09-01

oposed formation of leves for Imperial county purposes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
UNDERGOEs OPERATION

Mrs. K. K. Kyler underwent major operation performed yester- day afternoon by Dr. Robert E. Coffey at St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10

Sailors say port wine, which takes it's name from Porto, Portu- gal, gave the name port" to the left side of ships because early red lanterns had the tawny color of port.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
LEAVES HOSPITAL

H. c. McKinny, medical patient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hos- pital yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
CAPITOL FILM
 SHOWS WEIRD
 EXPERIMENTS
Betty Burgess, New l6- Year-Old Star, Seen in
 Coronado Coliseum

Few motion pictures of the cur rent season have proven so genu- inely interesting as The Invisible Ray the new drama opened last night at the Capitol Theatre.
 Boris Karloff and Bella Lugols, two of the screens most sinister in- dividuals are co-starred in this un- usual screenplay. Both are scien- lists, but Karloff has struck out into unexplored fields, and before the camera are seen number of his advanced experiments which are ave- inspiring and startlingly pie turesque.
 Judging from her performance .n her first picture Coronado 7 which opens tonight at the Coli ..sam theatre. you are going to hear q great deal about a young lady named Betty Burgess in the future.
 Coronado" is one of the best of the years musicals because of the presence of Eddie Duchin and his popular orches I and the sing ing of 18 year old Betty Burgess, the feminine lead in the picture, Johnny Downs. singing star, is cast opposite the young star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
RARE GLACIER
 BEAR KILLED
 NEAR LITUYA
Fisherman Hunting for Lost Motorboat Shoots
 Unusual Animal

Deputy Game Warden Clarence Rhode. who returned to Juneau yes- terday after patrolling Southeast Alaska in the Seal, brought back word of rare kill in the Lituya Bay district-a glacier bear one of the very few taken in recent years.
 The animal was killed September ? by Pete Lydall of Lisianski Strait, and its skin measured five feet eight inches square. Lydall brought not only the skin and the skull but also the complete skeleton, to his Lisianski cabin and plans to ship them to the Smithsonian In- stitute at Washington
 Lydall had lost his salmon troll ling boat and was walking on the beach near Lituya looking for il when he encountered the bear. The animal apparently was nervous and not of the disposition of many oi Alaska's friendly bears, for he im- mediately turned to attack the fish erman, but was shot and killed
 Distinct Species
 The glacier bear, according to the local Game Commission office, is a distinct species, believed to have developed from the black bear family but now having many diff ferent haracterizations. The feet, for instance, are almost identical with those of the polar bear. The skin of the one killed by Lydall is a bluish gray color. The fact that these bears can climb trees, which feat they can accomplish with re- markable speed, binds them to the black bear family for a brown nor grizzly bear cannot climb after it is two years old
 According to Warden Rhode. only about once in three or four years is one of these animals found. There is nothing superior about the quality of the fur, and the skull is less majestic than other bears and the jaw undershot. But their scarcity, and their habits in fre- quenting glacier country, has made
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-09-10
By ROBBIN COONS

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Sept. 10. - Even the hound dogs and alley cats of Hollywood can achieve that ami nal heaven usually reserved for pedigreed pets: adoption into movie home.
 Scores of them have done so, creeping with ragged coats and de- jected mien into the affections of tender hearted actor folk, and re- maining there sleek, well-fed and happy.
 George Brent has four pedigreed dogs, but he also has Mrs. Mala- prop, mongrel he found at an ani- mai shelter. Another mongrel own CT is Hugh Herbert. Dog -givers have selected Clark Gable as a mark for their generos- ity. He has found six at his front door, each with note requesting "a home He kept two and gave the others away.
 Saga Of Minnie { Minnie used to be an established member of the Virginia Bruce house hold. A striped alley cat, Minnie wandered in one day, was fed, and refused to leave. Soon she pro- duced progeny -quadruplets. When Virginia moved, the cat family mov- ed, too, but Minnie disappeared the second day.
 Claudine West, the scenarist, swings into action at sight of a homeless dog or cat. She now cares for two dogs and five cats in her own home, and boards out" seven dogs and three cats. Another scen- artist, Grover Jones, is especially partial to Old Sport, the only un- pedigreed dog in his kennels.
 Enemy" bright-eyed mongrel, mostly poodle, wandered into film location one day and became the pet of Florence Rice, who says he has more personality than any ribbon winner. Spike" Joseph Cal leia's mongrel, just wandered in too, to join "Whiskers," his pedigreed sheep dog.
 Humphrey Bogart's Manx cat, he admits, is only one-fourth Manx- but the seven-year-old Tommy has been his constant companion through stage tours and is with him in Hollywood.
 Rags" followed Beverly Roberts home from the corner market one evening. He's just pooch, extrac- tion uncertain. In the same man. ner did Ann Preston acquire her two ginger kittens.
 Besides his pedigreed dogs, War ren William has Belinda" and