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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
DEMOCRATIC
CHIEF ENTERS
RACE FOR GOV

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June 30
uJP)-John +. Dockweiler, congress
man and southern California Dem
ocratic leader, unofficially entered
the race for governor today when
he approved the reservation of
the name "DockWeiler for Gov
ernor, Inc"
The reservation was asked by
William K. Young, Los Angeles
attorney, and granted by Secretary
of state Frank c. Jordan. On
Young's letter was the postscript:
approved. John +. Dockweiler,"
Other Democratic prospects for
the gubernatorial race included
Safe Senator Culbert l.. Olson and
J. T.. r. O'Connor, United States
comptroller of currency.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
Bruce Cation SayS:>-
Balancing the Costs Of Hauling Freight

payers have put up, since 1908, more
than 1895 900 mile on the state
barge canal, a figure three times
greater than the investment in the
average mile of railroad in the
United States. In addition. 1t Is
claimed the canal costs nearly $4,000
yearly per mile in maintenance and
operation.
Another example cited is that of
the Paducah- Knoxville section of
the Tennessee river. If the new
canalization there were carried
through as authorized by Congress
in 1890, the estimated cost would
be $74.OOO.00O. with additional oper-
ating and maintenance expenses of
81 100000 annually. Plus previous
expenses, it is claimed, this would
average $135,000 a mile, or 25 per
cent more than the investment per
mile of Glass i railways.
Federal taxes bore nearly 30 per
cent of the cost of river freightage
in 1890. with rising percentage in
the years since then, the railroads
say.
Apparently the railroads are not
trying TO disprove the principle of
federal subsidy. Their citation
mentions the competitive advantage
given river carriers through free
use of government-kept channels,
freedom from rate restrictions, and
negligible taxes. They see, as con-
sequences, increased burdens on the
taxpayer and greater total cost OF
hauling the nations freight.
y II
Out of these Ciaims-and doubt
less there are or will be counter
claims-comes the thought that
since both railways and waterways
are necessary to the national well
fare. there ought to be legal room
for fair treatment to both of them.
To each of them falls certain
classes of freight which the other
can not we'll handle. And anything
that disturbs this natural division
of traffic, by excessive cost or any
other means, also disturbs the ma
tional pocketbook.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
AMERICAN PUBLISHERS MEET
THE LABOR QUESTION

1t would be interesting to go behind
the scenes of American newspaper pro-
duction in one of its many phases this
week by attending the convention at
Chicago of the American Newspaper
Publishers association, meeting to con-
slider the question of the American News
paper Guild.
The guild is a labor union organization
of newspaper reporters, recently affil-
lated with John L. Lewis CLIO, Will
this affiliation change impartial report
ers into labor partisans? This is the
question the publishers want answered.
1t is a question of vital interest to every
American who reads newspaper, and
depends upon it for impartial news of
what is happening.
Upon the outcome of the Chicago con-
vention, and upon the development of
the guild, may rest the integrity of Amer
lean newspapers-not in their editorial
columns, which are given over to opin-
ion and are expected to be wrong now
and then, but in their news columns
which are guarded jealousy against
error in presentation of facts. 1t is
subject of interest to every newspaper
reader
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
New York Day by Day

had stamped on their silverware,
stolen From Blank Hotel" in the
effort to frustrate the souvenir
hunters. Instead. it increased the
pilfering. House detectives say such
purloiners do not regard this sort
of thefting as moral issue any
more than does J. p. Morgan in
come tax evasion I have heard of
an otherwise respectable gentleman
who has a complete dinner service
for six pillaged from hotels all over
the world. Indeed, I've hooked a
few towels and ash trays here and
there myself.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30

The testimonial dinner racket has
been striking snags recently and
several on the fire have been post
poned," which means they have
been called Off One of the testi-
mony dinner outfits operates from
an opulent set of offices in one
of the skyscraper spires. Their stunt
is to secure the sponsorship of a
few choice names, the consent of
the celebrity honor guest, and then
put on high pressure sales cam
paign If the promoters can put
the dinner over in a big way they
can clear several thousands. But
those who attend such affairs have
grown skittish. They have got TO
know that such dinners are spon-
taneously inspired by friends and
not high pressure boys
Anna Helds daughter. known as
Anna Held. Jr.. has retired from
her experiments in conducting res
taurants. Her first place was open
ed on the Bronx Parkway with a
dining verandah overlooking an ar
tificial lake aSwim with ducks. Later
she opened winter cafe on upper
Lexington avenue. She did fairly
we'll in both spots. but her great
occupational love is for gardening
and she is now raising peonies on
refurbiShed estate near Quinby.
Virginia During her leisure hours
she fishes with her husband. j.
Dodd Martensen. golf pro. Anna
Held. Jr., while a bit plumper than
her celebrated mother, has the same
rolling eyes which the original Anna
Held in her most famous song
could not make behave"
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Two of the largest hotels recently
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30

Seeking a dependable barometer
by which to ascertain general busi-
ness trends, America has acquired
the habit of turning to the rail-
roads. Throughout the depression,
especially, their condition provided
a valuable index to our economic
health.
AS one of the broad, foundational
elements in the national life, any
public carrier is an essential ele-
ment in the everyday existence OF
every citizen. Thus. when the rail-
roads come forward with what they
feel is a problem of public concern,
they at least deserve to be heard.
The point at issue is over the
spending of public moneys for the
establishment of cheap waterway
transportation. To begin with, the
railroads say, the cost of waterway
subsidy is far out of proportion with
the cost of railroad service, meas
ured mile for mile and ton for ton.
As an example, figures are quot
ed to show that New York tax
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
News Behind the News
Organized Labor in Washington g..
Closer Contacts Established L, S.
Employees Join c. /. o.

WASHINGTON.-The national capital has
slightly closer contact with the labor movement
than derives from the fact that Bill Green,
John Lewis, Frances Perkins, Ed McGrady, Bob
LaFollette and Warren Madden live here. But
not much.
Local industry means little more than the
few breweries, ice cream plants roach powder
and patent medicine factories needed to take
care of the city.
But now the fact that the ACIO is going to
take governmental employees into its ranks is
causing a certain amount of excitement-not to
say concern. The specter of an army of federal
employees owing allegiance to taking orders
from John L. Lewis is calculated to give the
wiles to anyone who normally spends much
time worrying about John L. Lewis.
There are two unions of federal employees
already formed Neither bears close resem-
blance to labor union and both bar strikes
and picketing weapons. although one-the
American Federation of Government Employees
is affiliated with the A. F. of l..
Perhaps the most interesting point of the
proposal of some government employees to get
into the CLIO is the fact that this group has
been conspicuous in campaign against govern
ment economy The A. F. G.. E. suspended seven
of its lodges because they staged mass meeting
against what they called foolish false economy
Officials of the lodges have asked Lewis to
help them in their campaign.
Lewis, apparently after considerable cogita-
ton, acted He selected Jacob Baker, former
assistant administrator of WPA and chairman
of group sent to inquire into European CO
operative industries, to organize government
workers into new branch of the CLIO. IT will
be called the United Federal Workers of Amer
lea
This brought fresh worries to many viewers
with alarm who easily conlure up visions
of militant labor movement demanding more
pay closed shop and dismssals behalf
of its members in government service.
letter circulated among members of the
suspended lodges says in part:
Foolish False Economy in 1888 fired eff
cient government employees to money, and
then wasted more than had been saved by
employing other unframed workers to replace
discharged efficient workers. Foolish False econ
omy reduced salaries, eliminated leaves enacted
Section 2l3 and yet, after the hysterical drive
over. the government was spending more
money than when the drive was initiated. All
that survives of the Foolish False Economy Act
of 1882 is Section 2l3."
Section 2l3' is the So-called married per-
sons clause which in effect bars husbands and
wives from both holding government jobs.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30

NEW YORK. June 30-Trinity
Church ana It's side yard of crumb-
ling graves is the calm which the
scientists tcll Us is the vortex of
every hurricane Coming out of the
rip tide of Wall street so suddenly
into Trinity's benign serenity is
something of an emotional expert
enCc. 10 has moved poets.
ON pleasant days stenographerS
and clerks at noon-day stroll among
the ancient tombstoneS and often
there is a spread of napkins for a
luncheon on the old slabs marking
the crypts of illustriouS dead. One
of the famous monuments is that
of Alexander Hamilton.
Al L. m. when Wall and Broad
streets crupt their hordes, the notes
from the great Trinity organ come
trembling down the nave and float
out on the tumbling roar of traffic.
It is surprising the number OF brok-
ers attending the midday services.
Almost always il Is packed.
But it's at night when the lower
tip of the island is desolated that
Trinity is most impressive. Especial
"a when a thin Scimiter of q moon
hangs in a clear sky and the an
cient cross points so majestically
upward at the very gates of Nam
mon.
In my Park Row days Broad street
and its then busy curb market al
ways had its monday religious
services. They we're conducted by
an apple checked priest known to
the quarter as the Bishop of Wall
street. He talked of spiritual things
for a half hour and never failed to
draw an earnest, attentive crowd.
He passed on several years ago and
SO far no one has supplanted him.
II is little known that disciples
of the Ticker and Tape are fire.
ouently regular church goers and
there is scarcely a big brokerage
house without its quota of Bible
students Indeed. a religious StatiS-
teal survey in New York lew
years ago revealed that among the
most ardent rehgioniSts were the
theatre folk of Broadway and the
bankers and brokers down town.
J. P. Morgan has always been espe-
cialIy active in community church
affairs, as was his father. George
F. Baker attended services regular
". SO did the elder Stillman and
scores of others whose names loom
ed large in finance.
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Big department stores are going
to town in grandeur, speed and
comfort with escalators. One no
longer rides but fairly floats The
new escalator has way of waiting
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
TENNIS JINX HOLDS SWAY

KENT, o. W,P) - Bill Keller. Kent
State University tennis ace, believes
in jinxes. In each of six consecu-
tive matches he lost his first set but
won the match. He won the first
set of his seventh match-and lost
the match.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
BODY FOUND IN
CLOSET. OF HOTEL

LOS ANGELES, June 80. UP
Police said today the body of a
man tentatively identified as Syl-
vester Burns of San Jose, was
found hanging in a closet of a
downtown hotel, apparently sui
eide.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
HITCH HIKER OFFERS CODE

RENO, New. WP)-Arthur Dean
Swift. who after 90,500 miles of
hitch hiking dubs himself the
worlds champion hitch hiker"
gives three rules for success in the
profession. They are cleanliness,
neat appearance and travelling
alone
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
DISTANCE NO RARRIER.

Neville. N. d. Up)-Eileen and
Mildred Thorson, sisters, often
lunch 1000 miles apart and then
have dinner together that evening
in Chicago The girls are steward
esses on the same airline but travel
in opposite directions.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
Editorials and Comment
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30, 1897.
on Sol
FRANK WATANABE
JULY THE 4
ny nd HOLDEN

JULY THE
4th July soon to be So my little neffew
g year age are asking me what are the
translation of same He say: Uncle dear
what are 4th July for?"
'It are for the cracker works" l
jostle.
What cracker works." he counter
balance.
"For the cracker works to blowing up
our Independence" say feeling bright.
what Independence" he snoop.
american Independence quote l.
(Which Americans he asking.
"All of us" | gloat.
Then he scratching his miniature
brains and peep up: Independence from
WHAT Uncle dear?"
independence from taxes" | untoot,
"and to proving same we throwing all
the Tea overheard in 1776.'
But Uncle he infest, I'VE still got
the Tea and the taxes also
"Hi ho!" | crackle as | revolve off on
a snort.
What smatter with kidhood now of
days?
Thank UOu DIeaSe
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
By O. O. Mcintyre

the customer upward with the gid
dy thrill of an aerorlane takeoff
They are modernistic, glittering and
magnificent. In the stores clerks
call them "eScalallas" - folk who
come in solely to enjoy the upward
Scoot.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
TOday'S Horoscope

Persons whose birthday occurs
today are very self-reliant. Their
independence aids them in promot-
ing business enterprises.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
The Grab Bag
Oue-Miuute Test

One Minute Test
l. What state is indented by Pu-
get sound?
2. What is an idiosyncrasy?
g. Who is senior u. S. senator
from Nevada?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
Hints on Etiuuette

Guests at a formal tea are eX-
pected to mingle with each other
and engage in conversation whether
they have been previously intro
duced or not
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
Thoughts for the Day

All the gospels, in my judgment date back to the
first century and substantially by the authors
to whom they are attributed-Renan.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
One Minute Test Answers

7. washington.
2. A popularity of physical or
mental constitution or tempera-
ment.
3. Key Pittman. Democrat.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30
Words of Wisdom

The way of the world is to praise
dead saints and persecute living
oneS.-Howe.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30

Two of the largest hotels recently
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-30

Big department stores are going
to town in grandeur, speed and
comfort with escalators. One no
longer rides but fairly floats. The
new escalator has way of waiting
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
Detroit Housewives
League

The Detroit Housewives League
Branch No. met recently in the
home OF Mrs. Mamie Black with
the president, Mrs. L. A. Geter pre-
siding.
Following the brief meeting the
group went on business tour A.
mong the local business places Wis.,
tied we're: the office OF DR.. J. A.
Graham, The Great Lakes Insur-
ance Co., Old Cows Coffee Co., and
Porter's Cleaning Plant. Each
place presented the visitors a love-
ly souvenir. Porter's Cleaning es-
tablishment served the group with
tasty refreshments.
Mrs. Fannie b. Peck, president
OF the Central League made fine
report on Negro business in Maci-
nae Island. The tour was led by
Mrs. Sybil Gregory. 80 ladies were
present.
All housewives and business
women are asked to join this wor-
thwhile organization and help boost
Negro business. For further infor-
nation call Madison 479S.
Mrs. Emma b. Adams, reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
Negro Auto Workers
Choose Head

According TO an announcement
from the headquarters of the Unit
cd Auto Workers of America,
President Homer Martin has APP
pointed Walter Hardin, OF Pontiac,
Mich, to be- the general interna-
tional organizer OF Negro auto
workers.
Mr.. Martins letter, advising Mr.
Hardin OF his appointment, reads
as follows:
Detroit. Mich.
August 3, 1887
Dear Brother Hardin:
I'm line with our conversation
am asking you TO become general
international organizer with special
responsibility for Negro auto work
ers.
1T Is quite clear that we need
your experience to direct our ac-
tivities among Negroes.
Your first task will be to assist
Brother Paul Kirk In preparing for
and carrying through the confer
cnce to be held August and Z.
II Is my concern that this confer
cnce be OF maximum value TO the
Ford organizational drive OF the
United Automobile Workers.
Il am sending copy OF this
letter to Brother Paul Kirk"
Fraternally yours.
(Signed)
Homer Martin
International President
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
JOHNSON HEAD
PAID TRIBUTE
Ends Thirty Years
AS President

Doctor and Mrs. Henry Law
renee McCrorey are at their
home at the Presidents House on
the campus OF Johnson c. Smith
University, Charlotte. n. c. DR..
McCrorey, who has completed
thirty years as head Of the insti-
tuition, received the following tri-
butte from the Alumni recently:
When DR.. McCrorey came to
Charlotte, the University was in
its infancy. A quiet. studious
youth. he began to dream dreams.
to formulate an enduring philo-
sophy of life. which has sustained
and strengthened him through
these many years. Doubtless ey-
en- then he had vision OF a great
future for Smith.
"A true Christian gentleman.
sincere Of purpose, quiet and cour-
teous Of manner, he made many
friends for the institution. AM
ong these were Mrs. Johnson G..
Smith OF Pittsburgh. Pa. and Mr..
James p. Duke OF Charlotte. n. c..
whose large gifts made possible
the institutions great progress in
recent years"
or Mrs. McCrorey the Alumni
Journal said: Mrs. McCrorey.
has been a factor in the cultural
atmosphere not only OF the univer-
sity. but also OF the civic. educa-
tional. and church life OF the city
and community"
The largest class In the history
OF Smith was graduated this year:
group OF It'll from the School
OF Liberal Arts and 6 from the
School of Theology. The class
presented the school with a drink
ing fountain. Calvin Service)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07

could have as much as he or she
wanted. Many OF them said that the
food had been cold during the
time Miss Jenkins was in charge
OF the second floor, but that since
she had left all food was hot when
served.
A visit was also made TO the
kitchen and storeroom OF the hos
pital by the reporter. Plenty OF
fresh food was found in the store
room and the kitchen. DR.. Thomas
stated that both hospitals were
inspected each and every day by an
inspector from the board OF health.
The visit TO the hospital was I'M
anticipated by Or. Thomas and his
staff. There are more than so en-
ployees at the two hospitals.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
JACKSON
BY p. II. Hinton

Rev NJ. Darlington pastor OF Sec
on Baptist church. 210 + Franklin
street recently returned home from
Saginaw, Mich. whore he attended
the Wolverine state convention.
Mrs. BIackman OF 212 +. Mason
street entertained last week with
tea In honor of Mrs. Logan OF
Houston Texas. Those present we're
Mrs. Opthegrove. Mrs. Williams.
Mrs. Sims. Mrs. Robinson. Mrs.
Duncan and Mrs Taylor. A deli
cious repast was served and an
enjoyable time was had
The Manhattan Friendly club met
Aug. 4 at the home of Ernest Jack
Thomas SOS S. Milwaukee street.
The club. consisting Of men only
organized December 1896. Charter
members are Larvee Bicy. Robert
Pierce. Lloyd Parker Walter Sad
las. Tommie Moore. Ernest Thomas
and Reuben Tpchurch. The club
has announced that II will begin A
series Of parties and other enter
talnments In the near future. Fur
thor METALS will appear in this coll
umn.
Misses Bcanne and Jean Going Of
I-rhana and Padding, Ohio are Wis
ting their mother OF 2o7 f. Frank
lin street. We are hoping them a
most enjoyable visit in our city.
Rev. Jones, former pastor OF the
A. NJ. T.. church and prominent citi-
zen Of Jackson passed away July
q. Funeral services were held at
the A. Nj. f. church Friday. July
30. The rites were very impress
sive and the funeral was largely
attended. The deceased Is survived
by a widow, Mrs. Anna Jones.
The Neighborhood Social Service
club met in the home OF Mrs. 5. A.
Duncan, 31S Eagle street, July Is.
II was an interesting meeting the
club will sponsor social at the
home of Mrs. Lucy Scott, ITO Bel
den road. Wednesday, August IL.
Come and help them out.
Mrs. Anna Parson S39 Burnett
was taken III on her way home
from a vacation in Tennessee and
had to be left in Luray. Tenn, I'M
III she is able to continue her jour
ney. It is reported that she is I'M
proying nicely. Her family and
friends are anxiously awaiting her
return.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
Michigan State
Fair To Open
CONTINUED from Page u

A bigger and better Michigan
state Fair for 1897!
That is the objective OF Frank NJ.
Isbey, general manager. who was
appointed TO the post Of director
OF the State Fair by Governor
Frank Murphy few weeks ago.
In accepting the post OF director
Mr.. Isbey did so with the express
understanding that he would not
accept remuneration In any form
whatsoever for HIS management Of
the state Fair: he also insisted that
his dictatorship would have to he
free from any political bonds. so
that he might conduct the fair as
STRAIGHTFORWARD business propo-
sition.
The price Of admission to the
state Fair this year will be reduce
ed TO CSC each for adults and Toe
for all children. Admission TO the
Fair Grounds az all entrances will
be by means OF coin operated turn
stiles and one OF the steadfast rules
OF the new management will be the
OF all free passes to the
Grounds.
In speaking OF the latter deci-
sion Mr.. Isbey stated that the
Michigan state Fair was operated
for the benefit OF all the citixenrv
Of the state and n one single per-
son had access 10 the grounds
without the payment OF the admis-
sion fee then every other citizen Of
The state had the right 10 demand
that they be admitted without the
payment OF the toll at the gate. The
Fair will be opened officially on
Friday night September srd and
will continue until midnight on
Sunday night Sept 18th.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-07
the morning service.

the morning service.
Mrs. Brooks OF 1850 Peter street.
w. Sandwich, sponsored a farewell
party for their former pastor and
wife, Rev. and Mrs. Plummer.
Brief encouraging remarks were
given by Rev. Penny and Rev.
woodcock. Mr.. Ball, superintendent
OF the b. NJ. +. Sunday School also
made inspiring remarks.
Among those appearing on the
program were Mrs. Monteau, Mrs.
Howell, Kenneth Jacobs. Mrs.
Powell and Homer Watkins. other
guests were: Grace and Theima
Smith. granddaughter OF the hon.
ored pastor; Jeanette woodcock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas, Mr.. Browning
Marianne. Margaret. Orien and
Eleanor Bishop. Winnie Christian.
Mrs Timbers. Mrs. Alexander. Mrs
Scott and many others.
Rev. Penny, pastor of the A. NJ.
T. church delivered an able sermon
from the text lie that drinktth OF
this water shall thirst again, but
he that drlnkeih the water that 7
give shall never thirst, etc"
Tho Grand Lodge will give their
grand setting ON the 18th ~
August and the Eastern stars
i7sh of August bottle affairs viii
be held IT the Masonic Temple,
io2a McDouEall street. Windsor
Mrs Albert wells II visiting Mr.
and Mrs Chatters Of Vancouver
British, Columbia.
We are glad TO know that limo
gene vanDyke. daughter OF Mrs. c.
Il. vanDyke Is back home again
after long illness.
Last week the Windsor colored
stars were defeated by the Patter-
son stars at Wigle Park, Ga.