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authorities TO handle the case.
The revelation came as Presi-
dent Roosevelt personally directed
utmost federal effort to solve the
case, and Attorney General Homer
S. Cummings offered $4,000 re-
ward for information leading to
apprehension OF the kidnap-sla
largest such reward ever offered
by the federal government.
G-MEN TRACE
ALL CLUES
Copyright 1887 by United Press
TACOMA, Wash, Jan. II. (U.R)
The Federal Bureau of Investi-
cation, serving to maintain it's rec
ord of kidnapping convictions, to-
day Sifted multitude of clues
which they hoped would lead to
the abductor-slayer of Charles
Mattson, 10-year-old Tacoma school
boy.
The body of the youth, found
frozen and battered in a snow
drift 60 miles north of Tacoma IL
days after he was Snatched from
the living room of his home, fur
nished scientific minded G-mer
with at least four definite leads.
Federal agents were reported as
I knowing the identity of the actual
kidnaper, and whether there was
more than one person involved ir
the crime, which shocked the en-.
tire northwest.
But it was known that the feder.
al men will open their manhuni
with long sessions in chemical lab
oratories, where they can analyz,
blue clay, strands of hair, crushed
flesh and bone, and fingerprints
The following clues were avail
able:
l. Footprints found in fresf
snow of the field where Charles
body was found. Casts of the print;
Continued on Page 6, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
BIG SHAKEUP
FORECAST IN
GOVERN MENT
President Seeks
Direct Control
OF Agencies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.
(UP) - President Roosevelt
asked congress today for al
m ost unlimited power to
give the executive branch of
the federal government the most
complete reorganization since it's
founding-the right to weld 100 diff
ferent agencies into II major de-
partments under direct control of
the White House.
The plan was presented in spe-
cial message. 1t contained five
chief points, all providing greater
presidential executive management
than ever before in American his
tory. They were:
l. Creation of a new department
of social welfare and a new de-
partment of public works, making
IL cabinet posts instead of 10. The
governments 100 boards, commits
sions administrations, authorities,
corporations, committees, agencies
and activities would be placed un-
der the dozen departments.
g Assignment Of six executive
assistants" TO the president so he
may devote more time to his office.
The White House secretariat would
continue as presently manned MAX
ing Mr.. Roosevelt's son. 29-year-old
James, White House liaison man
with congress. Fiscal, personnel,
and planning activities would be
placed directly under the president
8. Development of the present
bureau of the budget into the pres
ident's right hand agency. It's func-
tions would be enlarged to include
direction Of a central information
and publicity bureau. conducting
government research, drafting and
issuing executive orders and study
ing legislative recommendations in
line with coordinating federal activ-
ities-all in addition to formulating
and executing the federal budget.
4. Extension of the civil service
system to all government workers
except top-rank, policy making job
holders. The civil service commits
sion would be abolished, replaced
by an administration appointed by
Continued on Page 6, Col. %
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12

of Alaska.
Searching parties sought trace
OF Bob Swiger, %, Los Angeles,
who disappeared Sunday during
zero weather in mountains near
Alturas, Cal. Several motorists
were SnoWbound in southern Cali
fornia. Two persons were killed
in an automobile accident near
Woodland, Calf.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 70. U.P)-
Gentle rains, which are expected
to last at least "a hours, today
ended threat of further crop dam
age in southern California.
Temperatures rose sharply as
the rain began falling shortly after
midnight while citrus growers
were smudging orange and lemon
groves for the fifth straight day
to ward off heavy frostS. The wea-
ther bureau said the precipitation
definitely ended all frost danger.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
POPE SUFFERS
GREATER PAIN

VATICAN CITY. Jan. II. U.P)-
Intensified pain in Pope Plus right
leg again disturbed his rest, it was
reported today, despite the admin
istration of a harmless sleep-induc-
ing potion calculated not to affect
his heart.
Prof. Aminta Milani, Vatican ply
sician, visited him at GAS a. m. and
was reported to have said that his
condition was stationary.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12

mas 52nd legislature today.
Newest Of the proposals to reach
the lawmakers was a program spon-
sored by organized labor which
planned a series of bills for intro
duction in both houses.
7 Edward Vandeleur, executive Sec
retary of the state federation of
labor, said his organization would
seek passage of bills designed to:
Eliminate employees contributions
to the state unemployment reserves
fund; protect the principle of COL
lective bargaining; guarantee to la
Dor the right to engage in peaceful
picketing; curb the activities of
Wgilant groups and the use of tear,
nauseaus and other types of gas in
labor disputes; give labor represen-
tation on the state civil service
commission; abolish the sales tax;
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Members of Scout
Council Convene

Members of the Scout council
iamboree committee met Monday
noon to discuss the annual national
jamboree to be held June 30-July 9
in Washington. D. c.
Members of the committee are:
DR.. Norman E. Dupont. Ell Centre,
chairman: George Cutshaw, Braw-
ley; j. w. Mckinney, Calipatria;
Carl NJ Helmick. secretary.
Regulations, eligibility, expenses
were among the topics discussed
and Scouts wishing information
may obtain it at headquarters in
the court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
D D|REC 7 0 R s
OF DIST RICT
REJECT PLANS
Salary Proposal
Turned Down as
'UnWOrkable'

Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict directors Tuesday turn
ed thumbs down on two leg
islative proposals of the I'M
perial county grand jury,
terming both "unworkab,e.
One was for approval of the
salaries of all irrigation district
employees by the grand jury; the
other was that all delinquent tax
property bought by the district
from the county be advertised for
sale and sold to the highest bid
der.
The vote against both proposals
was unanimous. 1t came in an
swer to a letter from State Sena-
tor Edward H. Law asking for an
expression sof the boards opinion
on the grand jury proposals. which
had been forwarded to him. Di-
rector Mark Rose moved to diSap-
prove the proposals, and Director
w. E. Young seconded the motion.
OF the salary proposal, Director
Ira Aten said: How can you ex-
pect Is men to agree on some
thing five can't agree on?"
II move We diSapprove it." said
Rose. What's the use of pussy
footing around about it? If it
was workable, I'd be for it-butI
it isn't"
Speaking of the proposal to-
advertise for sale and to sell to
the highest bidder all delinuuent3
tax lands in which the district
had purchased the county's in
terest, Young commented on the
possibility that such system
might force the district to sell
lands for less than had been paid
to the county.
Under the present system. de-
linquent tax lands are held un-
til buyer appears who offers
what the district board considers
fair price for the property, or
at least enough to clear I'D most
tax Indebtedness. If forced to sell
to the highest bidder after adver-
tising, it was pointed out, the dis
trict might lose money on the
deals.
The proposals had been forward
ed to Senator Law by the grand
jury with the request that they
be introduced as bills in the cur
rent session of the state legisla-
ture.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12

establish a satisfactory method of
mediating agricultural labor dis
putes
Although Assemblyman william
Hornblower's bill to make the "in
lieu" tax a permanent part of the
states revenue system passed with
out dissenting vote yesterday. it
was scheduled to create a prolong-
ed fight on the floor as a result of
Earl D. Desmonds motion to re-
consider the vote before sending
the bill to the senate.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. II. CUP)-
The 18th Arizona legislature moved
slowly into action today as the
senate received an administration
bill providing for segregation OF
criminals in the state prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Selection of Jury
Slated to Start
In ExtOrtiOn Case

Selection of jurors to try Chester
and Mary Martin York on charges
OF extortion was scheduled to begin
in superior court here Tuesday
afternoon.
Beginning of the trial was delay
ed until afternoon when j. T. Hous-
er. attorney for Mr.. and Mrs. York,
failed to appear because of delay
in train service between Los An
geles and here. A derailed freight
car held up his train three hours
at Palm Springs.
Presentation Of evidence is not
expected to begin until Wednesday
afternoon.
The Yorks are charged with ex-
torting $4,000 from a Brawley sheep
rancher, and with attempted eX-
tortion.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12

sons were believed TO have perlShed
A searching party in an airplane
yesterday saw an abandoned auto
mobile miles from any habitation.
Prettyman identified the automo-
bile as that which had been kept
at the mine.
Prettyman expressed the belief
that the party had attempted to
flee from the snowbound cabin
and the automobile became mired
in the snow. He said the party
probably then set out on foot and
may have perished in the heavy
snowsGorm which ragged near here
over the weekend.
90
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. IL. U.P)-
Heavy rains and SHOWS which
soaked California and other Pacific
coast sections today marooned sew
eral persons, accounted for heavy
damage and foretold a new cold
wave moving south from the Gulf
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Thieves Twist Off
Car Door Handles

There weren't enough unlocked
automobiles in Ell Centro Monday
night to please one pair of petty
thieves-they had TO pick on lock-
ed car, Don Mayfield told police.
AS proof he exhibited the door
handles of his automobile, twisted
partially off by thieves who at
tempted to rifle the car while it
was parked in lot near the United
Artists theater. They did not sue
oeed.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
FEB. [ SET FOR
ROBBERY TRIAL

Trial of Ralph Gorilla and loren
20 Rivera on charges of robbing
Gurdel Singh was set by Superior
.hidge r. D. McPherrin Tuesday for
the Feb. / calendar in superior
court.
The MeXicans are CHARGED with
beating and robbing the Hindiu in
a Brawley saloon last Dec 81. Their
attorney is w. I. Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
TEMPERATURE ES
WILL STAY UP
IN VALLEY AREA

Warmer weather, for the present,
is predicted for Imperial Valley by
Fred A. Baughman, local meteorol-
ogist for the U. S. frost service, the
present southerly winds causing a
rise in temperatures and increased
cloudinesS.
Minimum temperature Tuesday
morning was 80.
Northern California is expecting
a second cold wave, a storm NOV
ing southwark and bringing with 1t
snow, frost and low temperatures.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
RAIL MISHAP
DELAYS TRAINS

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10. 0p)-A
derailed freight car tied up the
Southern Pacific main line at Palm
Springs early today and delayed
PASSENGER trains three hours. Trains
delayed were the Californian. the
Imperial, and the Golden State
Limited.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
GAS ATTACK ON
MADRID SEEN

MADRID, Jan. 70. W.P)-Ioyalist
defenders, erecting new fortifica-
tions, feared today that the next
general attack on the capital might
bring into play the wide use OF
gas.
1t was said unofficially that tear
gas was employed extensively dur
ing the latter part OF the insurgents
seven-day offensive last week.
Loyalist officers expressed concern
lest the use of tear gas might not
presage the use of deadlier. toxic
gases.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Accident Victim
Reported Better

Oliver Royce of FL Centro. In
ilIred in an automobile accident
Saturday night that took the life
of George Smallines. TODAY was ru-
ported improving by his father, VA
Royce. Royce was given on even
chance 10 live after the accident.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Twenty Missing in
Boat After Wreck

LONDON, Jan. IL. WP) = Twenty
persons aboard a lifeboat, including
some women, were missing today
after the sinking of the Finnish
motor vessel Johanna Pharder in
Pentland Firth, Orkney Islands.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
sos Signals Sent
Out by Flashlight

SAN DIEGO, Jan. ~. WP)-SOS
signals flashed from an unidentified
fishing boat with flashlight were
picked up early today by the radio
station at Anacapa Island. $50 miles
northwest of here. the coast guard
station at San Diego reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
LABOR PROTECTION
PROPOSALS TAKEN
UP BY ASSEMBLY

SACRAMENTO, Jan. IL. (UP)-EXtenson of recog-
milton to labor renewal of the mortgage moratorium act
and proposal to make the automobile Sin lieu" tax
permanent fixture in the states revenue system were
standing the varied subjects considered by Cafor-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Barrymore Faints
While Making Film

HOLLYWOOD, Jan. -, Up =
John Barrymore. apparently upset
by his marital troubles, was con-
fined TO the home of his trainer
today after fainting on movie set.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Five Feared Dead
Lost in Blizzard

LAS VEGAS New, r. WA searching
for the Groom mining district attempt find
have died a blizzard
The equipped with
mining per-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Junior 10000 Club
Group to Convene

Junior Ten Thousand clubs We'll
fare section win meet Tuesday night
at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Miss
Lillian Shawley. 478 Sandalwood
Drive.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
PLANE CRASHES 13 ABOARD
C-MEN FOLLOWUP
ABDUCTION CLUES
Tiny Traces Put Federal Experts Trail of MattsOn
Killer; Roosevelt Urges Utmost Effort
In Hunt for Murderer
Copyright 1887 by United Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. r. (UP)-Ransom notes were
sent through the mail to the family of Charles Matson
slain 10-yearold kidnap victim it revealed today,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Outbreak IsOlates
Tiny Arizona Town

McNARY, Ariz., Jan. IL. Up) -
This small lumber town was isolat-
ed today after an outbreak of spinal
meningitis which caused three
deaths.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Noted Explorer
Hurt with Wife
In Ia. Accident
Luxury Liner En- Route From Salt Lake
Long Overdue; Wreck Found
In Saugus Mountains
40

LOS ANGELES Jan. II. (UP)-A Western Air Ex-
press plane crashed mountain top north of Los An
gees today repeatedly njurng all of the 13 passengers
and One passenger, Arthur Robertson himself
hurt said Mr. and Mrs Martin Johnson famous big game
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
MARITIME STRIKE
BLAMED ON FEW

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. II. U.P)
Thomas G. Plant, spokesman for
Pacific Coast shipowners, said to-
day that immediate peace could be
obtained in the western maritime
strike if union leaders would step
aside and let the men speak for
themselves.
Reiterating the employers charge
that few union leaders are block
ing peace, Plant intimated that
the workers were "magnifying mi
nor details" either to discourage
or delay settlement of the huge
walkout which has tied up west
coast commerce and industry since
Oct. 90.
The shipowners' new accusation
followed new breakdown in nego-
tiations, this time involving the
American radio telegraphists and
the steam schooner operators.
The telegraphists rejected a COM
promise wage scale offer submitted
by the coastwise companies. The
union was offered SIS monthly
wage increases, and is seeking $25
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
STATE GUARD
Modified IN
STRIKE FIGHT
Nineteen Hurt in
Michigan Auto
Plant Row

FLINT, Mich, Jan. -12.
(UP)-Gov. Frank Murphy
today mobilized "a sizeable
detachment" Of Michigan
state police and an "ade-
quate number of national guards
men" to prevent further disorders
in the General Motors strike.
He emphasized that he was not
proclaiming martial law.
He acted after 19 men were in
jured last night in fight at Fisher
body plant No. 2. Between police
and strikers. Attempts of union
members outside the plant to carry
food to it-down" strikers caused
the riot.
Today the Shutdown" strikers.
armed with slaves and homemade
weapons. still occupied the plant
and controlled its gates. The
streets, through which more than
500 persons thronged until almost
dawn, were clear.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Too, Too Bad

Too, Too Bad
Mrs. P. F. NJ, Of rural Ell Centre,
lS-Well, one cannot call a lady a
liar, to We'll say she is entitled to
two theater tickets. Here's her en-
try:
Dear RR.
Funny how a Liars Contest
will bring SO many queer happen
ingS to ones mind. Last summer l
lost my watch, and after repeated
ly failing to find it, gave it up for
good. Not many weeks ago / was
crossing Main street, and right in
front of me, behold! there was my
watch-tlatter than a pancake,
I supposed. But do you know? The
asphalt was soft enough when |
lost it to allow the watch to imbed
itself, and it was laid in such q
position that each car that passed
over it wound the stem-and it
was still running when dug it
up.
What struck me as being pecu-
liar Is that it lost a few seconds
and 1 never did have trouble with
1T before"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
MARKETS IN BRIEF

WNnNfiS IN hnltsf
Butter: Los Angeles 34c; Hut
terfat. Imperial Valley 1. o. b.
ranch. Grade 4. 42Iac; manufac-
turing milk. 35Lsc; route gather
cd cream 33Rc.
l.. a. Hays 1. s. No. I extra
leafy. %22.50-23.5O; 4. =. No. L.
TIS-Io; L. =, No. 2 leafy, $3.50
~; 4. =. No. =, S10.5O-17; MInne-
ap0lis flax S2.2--2.4O.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
In The Dust Bowl

In The Dust Bowl
The early-morning dust on the
Main street sidewalks, according
to one who walks them to work
every morning, may show indus
try on the part of the janitors,
but it also brings about the urgent
need for a gas mask on the part OF
the pedestrians. Why not, asks
this one, sprinkle the stores be-
fore they are swept out in the
morning2
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-12
Wouldn't You, TOO?-

Wouldn't You, TOO?-
Don't wonder if sometimes news
paper reporters ask crazy ques-
lions. The scribeS only know what
they hear-and you can hear all
kinds of things. For instance,
there is the entirely unfounded
rumor that John B. McNeece had
to Rescue Mrs. McNeece because
she was showed in at their Pine
Valley cabin, and the equally false
story that l.. r. jefferson is III
the hospital. These things get
started-and there's no telling how
far they go. SO please have pa
tience when a reporter calls up TO
ask about decorations for a we'd
ding party you never had, or some
thing like that. We've just got TO
check up, you know.
.
Queer But Clear
Four Filipinos were arrested for
possession of a deadly butcher
knife and loaded and cooked
automatic pistol, and none would
tell WHICH Olle bllc WCdpOiio w
longed to. Finally Deputy Sheriff
Frank McCaslin hit upon a scheme.
He summoned them all from their
cells and told them that, unless the
owner showed up, they all would
be deported. They were sent back
to their cells. A few minutes later
one sent down a note:
Dear:
I'VE have find out who belong
to the gun"
0
Be Careful, Paul
Not often does RR give advice,
but this once he feels 1t is justl-
fled. Paul Blenkiron is rapidly be-
coming the owner of a motor-sail
boat of sufficient length to be a
lot of fun. You may take it from
one who knows and owes and owes,
Paul, that it is whale OF a lot
of sport and a whale of lot OF
grief. At that, it's probably more
sport than grief--so welcome to
our ranks.
Evening star., 1937-05-10

Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Benjamin
Of Takoma Park are entertaining MI
Benjamin's brother and sister-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. Adrien T. Becjansc Of
Grand Rapids, Mich. for few days
Mr.. Benjamin Is also attending q
meeting OF the Reserve officers OF the
quartermaster's department OF the
Government.
Evening star., 1937-05-10

by Mrs. William Kelley, mother Of
her maid Of honor, at her wedding
and she carried bouquet OF coral
colored rosebuds and lilies of the
valley.
Miss Virginia Kelley OF Silver
Spring was maid OF honor, wearing
gown Of printed sheer in wine, white
and gray over taf1eta, made in red
ingote style, with the grosgrain rib
bon edged In white, trimming the
front Of the dress. Her small hat was
Of grosgrain ribbon and straw, and she
wore wine slippers, white kid gloves
and carried pale blue sweet peas and
cream ro6ebuds.
Mr.. Ralph Sidell Of Takoma Park,
brother Of the bridegroom. was best
man.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidell left ON their wedding trip,
the bride wearing a beige tailored
suit with q swagger coat to match, an
oh-the-face felt hat in London tan
and accessories Of the same shade.
On their return from their wedding
trip they will make their home at 10
Montgomery avenue, Takoma Park,
Nd.
Evening star., 1937-05-10

to Mr.. Hugh Saum, jr. The announce
ment was made at luncheon Satur-
day at the Shoreham Hotel.
Miss Bennett is senior at the Uni
versity OF Maryland and Is . member
Of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.
Mr.. Saum is graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Maryland Of the class of
1886 and is member of Theta Chi
Fraternity He is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Saum of Lanham, Md.
Guests who attended the luncheon
were, In addition to the bride-elect
and her mother, Mr.. Saum and his
parents and Mr.. Robert Saum OF Lam
ham, Md; Miss Jean Dulin of Friend
ship Heights, Nd, sorority sister Of
Miss Bennett; Miss Dorothy Millar,
Mr.. Lyman McAvoy, Mr.. Woodward
Jones of Cambridge, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Goodheart and Miss
Rosella Gingnagel and Mr.. Alfred
Ireland, both of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1937-05-10
Delta Gamma toMeet
Tomorrow Evening

THE Delta Gamma Alumnae Of
Washington will hold their May
meeting Tuesday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Wilbur l.. Gray Of 2110 Ban
croft place, at 8 o'clock. The assist
ant hostesses will be Mrs. Cloyd Heck
Marvin, Mrs. R. H. Tatlow, Mrs. Louis
West, Miss Mary Woodwork, Miss
Ellen Hopkins. Miss Elizabeth Van
Brake, Mrs. H. L. Stevenson, Mrs.
Elmore Whitehurst, Mrs. w. L. Bos-
sart, Miss Virginia Moody and Miss
Mary Elizabeth Hochbaum
There will be short program under
the general heading, MY Work." in
which several Of the members will take
part.
Evening star., 1937-05-10
BY THE Way
CONTINUED from Third Page.)

mead OF the British Embassy Representative and Robert L.
Mr. and Mrs Baise sbour Mr. and Mrs Jasper Du
Borden Hartman United States Minister to Norway
hs r6enGh AmbassadoT and Nine Bonnet Mr. and Mrs Dean
Mr. and Mrs George Sloane Mr. and Mrs David Edward Finley
Mrs John Hay Whitney Mr. and Mrs Arthur White and Mrs.
William Mitchell OF Chicago who with her host and hostess
Mr. and Mrs George Garrett white
in the
We could and with and and would
like to wax enthusiastic could think Of
really good we think that 1t IS enough
that everything
party Saturday night!
Evening star., 1937-05-10

an afternoon dress Of st. James blue
crepe combined with lace Of the
same color and . toast-colored coat
with polo wolf fur collar and blue
accessories for her travelling cos
tune. Upon their return in two weeks,
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham will live tenn
porarily at 10 Sherman avenue, Ia
koma Park, Md, until their new home
In Silver Spring, Nd, Is completed.
Among the ,ut-of-town guests at
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Bias, Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Graham,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Graham, Mr..
Robert Garrison, Mrs. c. L. Massey of
Salisbury, N. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
McAllister Of Weldon, N. c.; Mrs. w.
A. Graham Of Mount Airy, N. c.; Mr..
and Mrs. E. NJ Parker, Mr. and Mrs.
w. B. Rainey Mr.. D. P. Roseman, jr..
Of Roanoke Rapids, NJ c.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Snow, Mr.. and Mrs. Pres
ton Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer B.
Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Chat
wyne of Ware, Mass; Maj. Albert