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Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31
JUSTICE ACHTEVES
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IT'S ENDS

ITS ENDS
Four years ago Charles Augustus
LiRdbergh, jT., JCdS kidnapped and DUr-
dered in crime that stirred the en-
tire UOrld into resentment against the
criminal and into sympathy Uith the
boby's family. A long trail has been
tr0Ueled since that date. Justice
those IChO hare foIIOIUed closely the
complicated Developments of the case
feeI-haS been done.
The Lindbergh kidnapping case is
closed book-and yet not a closed book
AS long as men write of crime mysteries,
the Lindbergh mystery will be written of
A hundred years from now, sensational
writers will review all the wierd angles
of the crime and its subsequent inveSti-
cation, and in the minds Of casual read
ers will be left a doubt, perhaps Yet
there is little enough room for doubt!
The strongest case in the history of
modern criminal jurisprudence was built
up and presented against Bruno Richard
Hauptmann as the kidnaper and slayer
of the Lindbergh baby Only Haupt-
manns confession and eye witness testi-
mony were lacking to make the case
what a layman would consider alright.
The layman is prone to forget that con-
fessions, under many circumstances are
not reliable, and that an eye witness ac-
count of crime very often differs more
greatly from fact than does so-called
circumstantial evidence. Circumstantial
evidence, jurists and investigators know,
is the more reliable of the two most of
the time.
All the Investigations, all the doubt,
all the mystery that has been thrown
about the case since Hauptmann's con-
viction, has failed to shatter the firm
ness Of the case against the former Ger
man machine gunner That evidence
stands as firmly now as it did in the be-
ginning
Publicity seekers and maudlin off
cials have had their day in the limelight.
They have made the most of incomplete
public knowledge of the Lindbergh
crime. They have delayed the ordained
action of the law, and the delays have
done little to increase faith in the haste
with which that law can be enforced.
Yet, after all this, the original case
against Hauptmann remains as strong
as it was in the beginning.
Out of the Lindbergh crime, however,
has come a far broader benefit than can
be achieved by the punishment of one
man for one crime Hauptmann pays the
price for that one crime-but through
out the United States other criminals
find it more difficult to evade the law,
because Of the crime Hauptmann COM
mitted. The Lindbergh kidnapping law,
In addition to numerous strict state laws
on the subject has resulted in deterring
other criminals from similar acts. Laws
have been made stricter more easily en-
forced, since the Lindbergh baby disap-
peared from his nursery window four
years ago.
The Lindbergh case is a closed book,
but it will not be forgotten as long as
crime remains 1t was the beginning of
the end for one of the most vicious
phases Of modern crime. One man pays
the penalty; others find that they, too,
must pay if they elect to follow the same
path. "a n
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31
Words of Wisdom

Correctly Speaking
Do not use a pronoun, or pro-
nominal expression, seeming to re-
fer to a word or a phrase that has
not been expressed.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31

Answers to Foregoing Questions
/. Homer's Odyssey.
2. 10,100 square miles.
3. Jan. l8, 1871.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31
GRAB BAG

From what literary work is the
line "a faultless body and a blame
less mind" taken?
What is the approximate area of
Palestine?
90
What is the date of the restora-
ton of the German empire?
90
Words of Wisdom
A great mind becomes great
fortune Seneca
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31
TGdaY'S HnrnScOne


Persons born on this day should
make keen observers and commen-
tators. They are usually alert, and
quickly understand the gist of a
situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-31

The A. T &, T. provides patent rights, spe-
cial knowledge standardized equipment capital
and expert help TO the regional operating COM
panies it owns Those relationships are very
complex and one point the commission
wishes to understand better
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

Baia California is bounded on the
east by the Gull Of California, and
on the west by the Pacific ocean.
The country is mountainous for the
most part, sloping coaStWise, ana
broken by arroyos and washes. In
the northern part Of the northern
district are numerous fertile val
leys. where good crops are raised.
The Lower Colorado Delta IN the
vicinity Of Mexicah IS the farming
center Of Lower California Thou
sands OF acres Of cotton, barley,
wheat and vegetables are farmed in
this district.
Along the coast in the vicinity Of
Rosarito and IN the fertile valleys
south Of Ensenada winter Vegeta-
bles are successfully raised and
shipped to the mrakets at San Di-
ego and Los Angeles
Santo Tomas Valley is located 29
miles south of Ensenada and is not
ed for the excellent wine II pro
duces from its vineyards. From
here. on south 10 the end Of the
peninsula the country is dry and
is more OF less an arid desert, brok-
en- here and there by fertile valleys.
the most important being San Do
mineo Valley. in which is located
the famous Hilton Guest Ranch,
and the Guerrero Colony: the Santa
Maria Valley Plains and the Valley
0I Rosario
Rocky Ridges
From Rosario south 70 San Ig-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

nacio. a distance Of $50 miles. the
road follows the course Of least re-
Misunderstanding up dry washes.
over rocky ridges, and through mile
after mile Of cactus covered desert.
San Ignacio is veritable oasis
in the desert; it is a village located
il a small valley, surrounded on ey-
cry side by mountains Of lava rock.
This small valley is well supplied
with water and the shaded date
groves O1Ier d peasant relief IRON
the surrounding desert.
Santa Rosalia. a copper mining
town. is located on the Gulf Of Cal
ifOrnia on bleak, barren mountain
side From Santa ROsalia to Com
ondu IS mountainous, covered with
giant cactus and boulderS and from
that point en- south TO San Jose del
Cabo, the country flattens out in
broad gravel and sand plans, heav-
ily covered with thornbrush and
cactus
The road traYersing the PENN
sula from Tijuana TO Cape San
Lucas crosses ana re-crOsses The
peninsula from coast 10 coast. thus
eliminating the heavy grades
through the more mountainous sec
tons. In the vicinity Of Chapalla
Dry Lake. an elevation Of 2.9OO feet
Is reached.
Peninsula Divided
The peninsula is divided into Two
districts or territories-the north
eru district extending from the In
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
BAJA CALIFORNIA HAS
LURE FOR ALL VISITORS

ternatiOnal Boundary south 10 lhe
26th degree Of latitude. with the
government seat at MeXlcah, and
the southern district extends south
Of and includes the Troplc OF Can
Ger. with the government otflcea at
La PaZ.
Lower California is presided over
BY two military goYernOrs-0ne Ior
the northern district and one for
the southern district.
Contrary TO the general impress
sion. little or no tropical growth Is
seen. A rank growth Of cactus. and
plants Of the arid and semi-ar-d
lands cover the peninsula.
The seasonal rains, which are
scarce. occur in the northern dis
trict during the winter months,
while the southern district has its
rainy season in the summer months.
These rains at times reach tOrren-
tial proportions.
Roads throughout the peninsula
are Of o pasaaDle type with. how
ever, little or no maintenance below
Ensenada. 50 that during The rainy
periods when the Washouts occur
AID the unabridged arroyo5 ana
washes are filled with water. the
roads. OF coul ! become impossible
Ia this section.
Anyone travelling into the terri
tory south Of the Hamilton Ranch
should. therefore. be equipped for
an emergency and plan 10 carry cz-
ira gas. water and provisions, as
Weu as camping equipment.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Cons Not COddIed
At Alca traz Prison

minimum privileges
Ill steel used in the construction
CT the prison is tool proof and praC-
ucally impreenable. Relatives who
visit the inmates ere forced to have
their contacts through bullet proof
glass. All conversations are carried
on in an ordinary conversational
tone, While q guard stands by to see
that there are no violations OF this
rule.
Letters Censored
Every letter entering the prison IS
censored and the original commun-
icatiOn is never given to the prisoner
for whom it is intended Instead,
Objectionable passages are deleted
and typewriter excerpts handed the
addresses. This arrangement renders
impossible the smuggling of mar
cotlcs. or the receipt Of code mes
sages.
Cleanliness and ventilation Of .he
prison are perfect but there are nc
radios, moving pictures or neWspa-
perS. A splendid library, though, is
available for those who wish to take
advantage CT it.
When the judge visited the prison,
there We're $50 inmates and 81
guards, all Of the latter being u S.
police, well trained for any emergen-
cY that might arise.
Obviously bearing in mind that
many riots have originated in the
dining rooms of prisons, the eating
quarters at Alcatraz are so equipped
that Such an OCcurrance there could
be instantly suppressed. Torpedo
like appliances suspended from the
ceiling hold effective tear gas bombs
that can be released one at a
time Or simultaneously: Supervising
guards with the prisoners are un-
armed but other guards who patrol
the Cat-Walks above, carry machine
guns. fully loaded and ready for
action. After the two doors which
lead into the dining room are locked.
the key is pulled up by the upper,
armed guards who keep it until the
prisoners are ready To file back tG
their quarters.
Food Is Good
The prison food is wen cooked aud
plentiful but no waste is tolerated.
Silence is one of the most stringent
rules OF the prison and only five
hours a week are allowed for recre-
alton
Industries within the walls keep
the inmate occupied A runbcr mat
factory whore old automobile tires
are manufactured into rubber mats,
keeps tae navy supplied with these
rfr5ssific. a shoe factory. laundry
and other enterprises. supply the
wants of numerous sailors and
rCldiers in the transport service but
there l. absolutely no competition
with private industry
hculd the prisoners rebel at the
severe restrictions imposed and auc-
cced in threatening the security Of
the guards. a short wave radio could
eummon coast guardsmen, sailors
and soldiers to the rescue within
few nnmcrr re-such is the efficiency
g modern communication.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Small Displays To
Feature Grammar
School Activities

Due to the limited space allotted
th' elementary schools Of the val
ley, IS feet for - schools. tha en-
tries must of necessity DC limited,
pCss bly, one or two displays from
esch school being all that there
will be room for this year.
Accordingly the city elementary
zchccls arc planning to enter Il few
pieces Of art work representing
something Of the activities in this
line A unit of work in early
California life and history has been
chosen, featuring a ranch home
typical of the early days OF this
state, the exhibit being the work
Of one of the city fourth grades.
Rural schools will enter art work
also, their participation in the fair
being a voluntary matter. All con-
triputions were sent to the county
office at the court house and as
many entered as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Splendid Mountain
Resorts Nearby

But a scaut hours drive over
paved highways brings you into one
Of the most delightful mountain
resort regions 10 be found any
where.
Jacumba Hot Springs, less than
30 miles from the county seat, is
cool in summer, is provided with
good hotels, apartments, homes and
cottages. and if offers a variety Of
entertainment including swimming
riding, tennis and hiking
Between Jacumba and San Diego
there is a succession Of restfUl and
attractive resorts which are well
patrOniZed
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Largest Irrigation
Project in World

Imperial county is located in the
southeastern corner Of California.
Within the 1000 square miles COM
priaing The county, lies the largest
irrigation DrCj ject in the world, a
project which brings ample water
supply the year around to serve
more than GO0DO0 acres of land. or
an area about half the size Of the
state Of Rhode Island
The greateD part Of the county is
q broad. cvGi plain Of remarkably
fertile SOIL which sustuius an agri-
cultural development unequalled
anywhere else in the nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
1000 CHICKS ORDERED
FOR McCABE RANCH

McCABE-As evidence of faith in
the future of the poultry industry
in Imperial county, J. A. Balm of
McCabe has ordered a shipment Of
1000 white leghorn chicks for de-
livery in a few days. The Balm
ranch handles between 1000 and
1000 chickens annually.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

Administration. and a growing
movement back TO the soil we're
pointed out as reasons.
heretofore Imperial Valley has
been largely a place of big-scalc
farming operations. A definite trend
has developed in recent months
toward more intensive cultivation
of smaller tracts, meaning an in
crease in population and produe-
ton. and resulting prosperity.
Dairying operations, too are re
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT

Imperial Valley is uneXcelled in
the opportunities it offers for re-
turns to careful investors, in the
opinion of realty dealers and farm
experts here
That the valley has not passed its
peak, but is Just entering upon its
era of greatest development. was
the belief expressed by one realtor.
Efforts Of The Federal Resettlement
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

turning to The fiyst rank among ag-
rieultural activities in The valley.
Important Deals
Careful investors from other
parts of the country. ii was pointed
out. are beginning to see the op-
portunitics here, and TO take ad-
vantage Of them. "Duing the last
year several important real estate
transactions involving FARMING 9
property have been placed ON rec
ORD. Each has added materially TO
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

the valleys potential wealth.
The valleys ideal climate loI
eipht months each year. rs Wen as as
ity accessibility to coast markeCS
and recrcational resorts. make II
desirable place for home owners
whether rural or urban. ProductiV-,
ilv OF the soil, absence Of uSual
farming hazards such as drought
qnd frosts. end the surety OF return
for crops planted. make the valley
ideal tor agricultural operations.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

Prisoners are not cOddlej at Al.
catraz," the federal governments
fortress-like penal institute located
or q rocky island in San Francisco
bay, according to Superior Judge
/ Arthur MundC of San Diego. Who
was guest speaker at the recent Or
| ganiZatiOn meeting of the Imperia,
County Peace Officers association.
Pointing out that the annual
crime bill costs the taxpayers Of the
United States the staggering Sllo
of ten billions OF dollars, and that
10.500 felons are confined within the
walls of California penitentiari6s,
the speaker stressed the value Of
brains and organization IL combat
inS modern chine.
Visited Alcatraz
One of the few outsiders ever priv
ileged to pass within the forbidden
confines CT AlcatTaz as a visitor
Judge Mundo painted a vivid word
picture of Uncle Sans answer TO
the incorrigible crook, the criminal
whose ill-gotten wealth might OBJ
tain special faVors for him in the
average state or government penal
institute. For example. while the
notorious Al Capone was an inmate
of the federal penitentiary at Allan
ia. Georgia, he was able to carry on
doubtful activities Of his far flung
criminal empire without molestatiOn
and with a security from his enemie5
that he never enjoyed while a free
man. At Alcatraz he is just another
number. where silence is the rule
and Inere are no TRUSTEES or special
privileges.
incidentally, no one IS sentenced
directly to Alcatraz. Inmates there
are the incorrigibles who are COM
mitted from other government pen
itentiaries. The rules and regula-
tions Of the institution ordain that
exceptional merit might prove as an
exit back to the penitentlary from
whence they came but II is signifi-
cant that so far no prisoner has
reached that goal.
Approach Difficult
Outside approach to the prison Is
difficult if not impossible. Guarded
by machine guns and ordnance Of
heavier Calibre. no one is allowed
within three hundred yards Of the
island without special permission
Vcnturesome -acht5mcr and air
plane pilots. VINO have failed 10 oDey
this edict. have been fired upon BY
the prison guards.
Anyone who enters the prison
either a. visitor OF prospective
inmate is carefully Scrutinized 10y
efficient guards and an electro eye.
a cCntrivance that registers any
kind Of metal rom q collar button
10 the metallic eyelet Of shoe. Thus
it is virtually impossible to smuggle
IN any kind Of q weapon
The government plan is faaifes,iy
70 provide maximum security with
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Eleven Projects in
Valley Completed,
Executive Reveals

Works Progress Administration payrolls in Imperial
county approximate $4,000 month and II of the 43
projects which have been in operation already
pete according to J. Kenneth Hckox mead of the WPA
in this countZ Imperal county, sponsor nroiecLs. cities
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Two Hours for Lectures


Two hours each week are de-
voted TO lectures and demonstra.
tions which include special dem
CnStrations in sewing. How to re-
model and renovate old garments
alteration o. patterns. different
types of finishing, how to make set
in pockets and bound buttonholeS
are included in the instructions
and demonstrations given.
Home making is touched upon in
the lectures, including Instructions
in home sanitation. inexpensive
balanced meals. school luncheon
and personal hygiene.
The safety division Of the WPA
was formed to protect the WPA
workers from accident and TO pre-
vent and correct all working con-
ditions which may be dangerous.
A project safety inspector is ap-
pointed to each project. He is pro-
vided With a first aid kit and Civ
en- instructions regarding its uses.
After administering first aid to the
injured, he is told TO send for
doctor when he does not have the
ability to handle the case.
Every accident, no matter how
trivial, must be reported 10 the job
safety inspector.
An education program along
first aid lines vas arranged for
WPA safety inspectors who are in
structed by a doctor suggested by
the Red Gross chapter. All who
complete the course will be pro-
vided with Red Cross certificate.
Compensation of injured workers
also is handled by the safety dlvi-
sion. The accident frequency rate
is very low in Imperial county,
Hickox said.
Bubble Masonry
TIE Imperial Irrigation district
structures project provides for the
construction Of 1855 cubic yards OF
rubble masonry. for a check in the
Brawley area and 3O4 wooden struc-
lures. The wooden structures arc
canal checks which require 49,
COO board feet of lumber.
A total of $4,000 yards of ex-
cavation will be necessary and the
project is set up TO provide work
for 1T WPA workers for five
months
Field stone for the rubble ma
sonry is being gathered by WPA
workmen with the trucks and fore
men provided by the district. At
present 30 men are gathering stone
and % cxcavating the trenches and
laying the rJbble masonry, HlekoH
said
The WPA has purchased 1000
sacks Of cement and 450 tons Of
sand for making mortar to lay the
stone. The WPA also has ordered
200. 900 board teet Of Redwood lum-
Der to be used on the canals. When
the lumber arrives, the crew vii
be increased 10 full quota.
Thousands Of dollars are estlmat-
ed 10 be saved taxpayers BY the
use Of government funds il this
project. according to HickOX.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

PrawleE. Holt1ule and Calipatria
Most of the buildinss and utilities
are furnished by The cities or some
puol.c organization and al sewing
materials are supplied bx the
WPA.
IN the last 20 days a total of 10
7S9 garments have been produced
The average number o. person
employed has been % a day. They
have produced al average o. three
large garments each day. The ear-
mCnts include dresses. shirts. and
overallS In Brawlcy thee IS oas
woman who makes seven pairs O.
bows denim jeans a day. At leas:
o.ght women on the projects can
make five pairs o. jeans a day.
Everything from layettes q
mems overalls in sizes from in
fantS to as are being made. All
scraps are used. The long scraps
are made into carpet rags ana
braided into rugs while the others
are pieced into quilts Outing flan-
mel scraps are used for baby boot
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-19
CALL STRIKE
 AT ELEVATORS
Twenty Terminals in Min neapolis Are Closed
 at Noon Today

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Aug. 19.- A laborers' strike was called on the Public Terminal Elevators at noon today and about 20 elevators are closed with approximately 600 work CTS affected.
 Tickets from the Flour and Ger cal Workers Union are at each elevator
 High pay and better working con- ditions are demanded. No specific demands have been presenteed to the operators. representatives of the operators said, and they will not recognize the union.
 The strike was reflected on the Grain Exchanges. Operators of many of the elevators have notified their agents throughout the coun- try, not to ship any more grain to Minneapolis for the time being
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-19
BANK NIGHTS"
 DRAW FANS ID
 LEAGUE GAMES

DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug. l9-A bank night" plan to attract cus- toners to Western League baseball games here is working like a charm.
 Attendance the first half of the season was so bad visiting teams were asked to waive the customary guarantee.
 Two trials showed the scheme would work. The first game, 1,500 men and women, the latter admit ted free as ladies night guests, spun the turnstiles.
 The second test brought out g. 600, persons largest week-night crowd of the season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-19
MRS F. BOYLE IS BACK FROM SHORT VISIT TO
 INTERIOR, WESTWARD

Mrs. Frank Boyle, wife of the Territorial Auditor, returned on the Yukon after an interesting trip to the Westward. She and MT. Boyle went there from Valdez and thence over the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks. They returned down the railroad to Anchorage and Mrs. Boyle went on to Seward and thence on home.
 She left MT. Boyle with Delegate Anthony J. Dimond and Attorney General James s. Truitt at Anchor age where the three men were en- gagged in campaigning for re-elec- tion. They are expected to return from the Westward on next weeks boat.
 Mrs. Boyle reports a highly en- joyable trip and perfect weather during her entire visit in the h. terior and Westward
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-19
KLONDIKE DANCE

Preparations are underway for Klondike Dance to be held August q at Chilkoot Barracks. The large E and R Hall at the Post will be transformed for the night into the Red Dog Saloon" Dancing, rou- lette, chuckaluck, poker, and a wheel of chance will be offered as amusements. Prizes will be offered for the prettiest local girl and vis- iting girl. Passengers from the steamer Aleutian have been invited to attend the party to gain at first hand some idea of what the gold rush days of 98 were like in Alaska.