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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
JUNE 4, 1918

JUNE 4, 1918
 The Americans had been trying for some time to draw the fire of certain enemy units. Leave the Fritz to me" said young Amer ican, who putting an alarm clock under his arm disappeared into No Mans Land under cover of darkness and fasteend the clock to a wire. The wire had been so ar ranged that the alarm rang in- termittently and at each ring drew a violent fire from the enemy; while the Americans rested in their trenches and enjoyed a he arty laugh.
 Casting 113 votes, the members of Local No. 4 Alaska Labor Union, elected the following officers, trus- tees and committees: E. M. Policy C. A. Chamberlain, Robert Ken nedy. Herbert Rogers and Hans Berg. Walter Johnson and Henry Lempkins.
 H. L. Faulkner and L. P. Shackle- ford withdrew their names from the list of candidates for election as delegates to the Republican convention. Royal A. Gunnison and Nose MerriWeather also withdrew and in their places L. L. Harding, Capt Harrigan, H. s. Graves, Ed. Hurlbutt, Joseph Museth, Lockie MacKinnon and H. R. Shepard were nominated.
 Miss Hazel Jaeger, daughter of MT. and Mrs E. R. Jaeger, who had been attending school in Cali fornia for the past several months, had returned on the steamer City of Seattle to spend her vacation with her parents.
 Father Rocatti and Father O'Mal- ley and the Sisters managed a picnic for the pupils of the Paro- chial School at Grindstone Point. The Alaska Juneau powerboat Amy took the picnickers for the days outing.
 Weather: Highest, 68; lowest, 59. Partly cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Is corn on the cob appropri- ate to serve at dinner party?
 A. No; there are so many other things to choose from, that it is not necessary to serve the guests any thing that might be difficult to eat.
 Q. When should wedding guests call upon the bride?
 A. Soon after she has returned from her wedding trip.
 Q. Is there any traditional color that one should wear on a tennis court?
 A. Yes; white
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
JUNO MAID

Brick Ice Cream 75c quart at Holl- manns Drug Store. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04

Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
NICK BEZ IN TOWN
 ON WAY TO TODD

Nick Beg, president of the Peril Straits Packing Company, arrived in Juneau on the Aleutian today and will leave tonight from Aux Bay for Todd, aboard a company tender.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What is myopia- 9 Why was there never a George the First of England?
 3. How many ribs area there n the human body?
 4 As measured at the equator what mileage does one degree of longitude and one degree of lati- tude represent?
 5. What is known as The FL dorado of the North?"
 ANSWERS
 1. Nearsightedness.
 2. Because when he ruled he was merely called King George 3. Twenty-four.
 4. One degree of longitude is equal to 692 miles; one degree of latitude, about 687 miles. 5. Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04

The recession" seems to have hit His Majesty King Sishowath Monivong of Cambodia He has been forced discharge half of his 200 wives There will be that many fewer to ask him why he late get ting home last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04

Weather: Highest, 68; lowest, 59 Partly cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04

The thing that depresses us most as head of about the that there's still 7800000 900 metric tons of coal in the earth how much ashes are yet to be carried out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-04
H A P P -
 B 1 R T HID Y

The Empire eTtends conqratuIa- lions and best lUtshes today, thetr birthday anntUerSary. to the tolIo1o- ing:
 JUNE 4
 Jetta H. Gray
 Harvey Clark Mrs. Walter Sands Elmer A. Friend
 JUNE 5 Mrs. Robert Fraser Nicky Savovich Leslie R. Hogins Frederick J. Fisher
 Edwin Sutton Mrs. August Aalto
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
EDEN RESIGNS
OVER BRITAINS
ITALIAN STAND
England Must Assume
Sterner Attitude,
He Declares

LONDON, Feb. 21. (UP)
= Captain Anthony Eden
told a crowded, attentive
House Of Commons today
that he had resigned as for
eign secretary because he could not
agree that Italy's attitude makes
it advisable to hold a conference
on better relations between Italy
and Britain at present.
Eden implied that he feels Italy
and Germany are violating inter
national agreements.
Eden, speaking earnestly and de-
liberately, told the house:
Recent months, recent weeks and
even recent days have seen success
sive violations of international
agreements and attempts to secure
political decisions by forcible means.
Agreements that are worthwhile
are never made on the basis of
threats"
Denouncing ItalyS attitude. Eden
said that after the exchange of
letters last summer between Cham
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21

Jratlc nations OF Europe.
The Fuehrer's speech had invited
Europe's attention again to the fact
that here in its heart were 66,000,-
900 people, strong and proud, who
would be second to none.
1t had demanded colonleS it had
demanded that attacks on Germany
cease; it had emphasized Germany's
new unity, her growing might
more babies, more soldiers, more
steel, more guns.
There had not been a declara-
ton of Germany's respect for Aus
trias sovereignty and integrity,
though Vienna had reported that
DR.. Arthur Won SeySs-Inquart, new
Austrian Nazi minister of interior.
took to Vienna with him marked
copy of Hitler's speech containing
such a reference. There had not
been, as forecast, an announcement
of a more conciliatory attitude to-
ward opposition elements in reli-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Reconstruction
Of City Library
Bldg. Approved
$780, OOCOntractfO for
New Project in
Ell CentrO Let

Reconstruction OF Ine I'll
Centre public library build
ing and addition of a new
wing that will double its
capacity was authorized by
the Ell Centre city council Monday
morning when the council awarded
Fred C. Smith a contract for the
building at a cost of $3O,13850.
Architects fees and building in
spection costs will increase the
cost by about $4,000.
Smith told the city trustees that
he will be able to begin construc-
ton within 10 days, and hopes to
complete the job within four
months. 1t is his intention, he said,
to use local help and local mate
rials wherever possible.
The project will be financed
jointly by the city library board
and the city councils Approximate
ly $4,000 is available in fund
set aside by the library board, and
additional funds are available in
the city treasury without making
an increase in the tax rate for
1899 necessary, Mayor Roy Womack
said.
Hollow Wall System
Discussion by the council of solid
concrete and gunite hollow wall
construction systems led to the
decision, based on the recommen-
dation of the city engineer and
the architect, to specify the hol-
low wall system. This system pro-
vides more square feet of room for
library purposes, the architect said
Any one of several types of molds
may be used to shape the gunited
concrete walls, he added. No ac-
ton was taken on Councilman H
w. Fawcett's suggestion few min
uteS later that the council might
specify the ribcrete process of hol-
low wall construction.
The contract figure was arrived
at after additions and deducuons
from Smiths original bid of $29,6l1
which covered only bare construc-
ton of the new wing and rein
forcements. Additions, including a
drinking fountain. stair landings
metal shelving and other details
brought the total TO $31,511.50, and
deductions from that figure left the
final sum at $50. 1880. Deductions
were made through ommission OF
air ducts, substitution of Douglas
fir for maple flooring. and other
similar items.
The contract as finally approved
was recommended by the city IL
brary board, the city engineer and
the consulting architect.
Includes Old Wing
The revamped library building
will include the old wing, strength
ened to become earthquake proof
Continued Gu Page 2; Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Hoover in Tears
At Belgian Meet

BRUSSELS. Feb. 21. CUP)-
Former President Herbert Hoover
shed tears of happiness today
over the impressive changes in
Belgium since he was chairman
of the commission for relief in
Belgium during the dark days
of the World War.
Il have known Belgium when
she was unhappy, oppressed and
in despair" he said with tears
in his eyes. Now l find a happy,
free and active country.
When in Belgium during the
World War, I appreciated her
courage.
My trip is a Pilgrimage to
InoWn and unknown friends.
am most happy to be here"
Mr.. Hoover spoke to 100 mem
ebrs of the committee who serv-
ed under him. They recalled
starvation conditions.
On the trip from the French
frontier, instead of ruined and
burned villages in Flanders bat
tlefileds, Mr. Hoover saw homes,
factories and we'll kept farms.
During the war many of these
villages were mere heaps of
brick
All the newspapers this week
published long articles recalling
Mr.. Hoover's work during the
war and expressing thanks sell
dom accorded any king or head
of state
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
FOUR BOYS
TO TESTIFY
BEFORE JURY

Four small boys are scheduled to
take the witness stand against
Thomas w. Carleton in superior
court Monday during his trial on
charges of attempting to molest
them.
In his opening statement to the
jury, Deputy District Attorney d. H.
Wolford said the state would at
tempt to prove Carleton accosted
the boys near an Ell Centre school
last Dec. %. The defendants eff
forts to get the boys to accompany
him to the eastside district, VOL
ford said, we're frustrated when one
of the boys summoned officers. The
case went to trial shortly before
noon Monday before Judge r. d.
McPherrin. E. B. Patterson is ap-
pearing for the defense.
The jury selected to hear the case
is composed of Mrs. Edith Bey-
schlag, Ernest r. Long, Joe Kin
naird, A. L. Drummer David II. Beth
urum. Effie A Keating, Earl B.
Hunter, Charles Malan, Wesley An
derson. Frank H. Wallace, Mrs. Muir
garet B. Kirby David H. Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Plans Abandoned
For Fairgrounds

Ell Centre city councilmen agreed
Monday temporarily to abandon
plans for cityWide recreational
and playground program because
OF the lack of finances.
Recreational plans probably will
be considered again at later date
when expenditures for city library
construction and other expenses
have been wiped off the books, the
council indicated.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
FARMERS TO
CONFER WITH
u. S. OFFICIAL

Imperial county farmers and farm
bureau representative will go to
Sacramento Tuesday to confer with
Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wal
lace about soil conservation pay
ment reductions in Imperial county.
Cal MouSSeau announced Monday.
Mousseau. chairman of the In
perial County Democratic Central
committee. received a telegram from
j. d. Lecron, assistant to the scere-
tary of agriculture, informing him
of the meeting
Representatives from this county,
MouSSeau said. will include j. L.
Dubois. Roland Ballou, Argyle Nc
Lachlan, Mac Trentham and Leroy
Hawk.
These men will lay before the
federal official complaints arising
from reductions in payments to I'M
perial county farmers who have
joined the AAA program to cut
down soil depicting crops.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
.LYNCH|NC
BILL PUT
ON SHELF
6-Week Filibuster
Ends in Victory
In Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.
(UP)-A six weeks filibus-
ter against the anti-lynching
bill ended in triumph today
when the senate shelved the
controversial measure to make way
for the $25OO00,000 deficiency re-
lief bill
AS the senate plunged into a
conflict over proposals - unlikely
to succeed - to boost the relief
measure to S400000,000, leaders of
the southern filibuster bloc claimed
that anti-lynching legislation has
been buried for a long time to
come.
The house naval affairs commit
tee heard Admiral William c. Du-
bose, chief OF naval construction,
testify that a reasonable program
for construction of an expanded
navy would require eight to 10
years for completion. He said that
shipbuilding yards would have to
be remodeled to accommodate the
program. In other congressional
quarters activity was slow. The SEN
ate judiciary committee postponed
final action on nomination of Rob-
ert H. Jackson to be solicitor gen.
eral.
The vote to lay aside the lynch
ing measure and take up the relief
bill came after a brisk debate in
which Wagner deplored failure Of
the senate to come to a vote on the
measure.
Senator Hiram w. Johnson, r.,
Calf, criticized this proposal
May 1 say that such a course
will have no effect on one member
of the senate" said Johnson. Il
don't care if every person in Chris
tendon asks me to, I will not vote
to shut the mouths of senators be-
cause there will come a day when
it will be essential to the welfare
of this country to have unlimited
debate.
"On that day, I want to be able
to speak,
Senate Majority Leader Alben w.
Barkley pointed out Johnson had
voted for cloture four times in the
past.
circumstances have changed y
! johnson snapped.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
REUNION WEEK
AS OLD FRIENDS
MEET IN JAIL
Police Characters Come
Up in Court; It's
A Habit

II locked like Reunion week
in El Centre police court Monday
morning.
Five men were arrested Tor
drunkenness, They were:
Al Snyder, Sc, whose 2lst ar
rest il was on the same charge.
Il. Inman. 81, also arrested Tor
the 21st time.
Jim Leonard, "a, in Ei Centre
cnly 80 days. arrested the third
time for drunkenness.
]. A. Littrell, So, whose 18th
arrest il was.
Dick Hansen, So, who was ar
rested for drunkenness Sunday
night after he was released from
Jail Sunday morning on com
pleting a term for habitual
drunkenness.
Thirty-day sentences were i'm
posed OH all but Hansen, who
drew 60-day term.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
B | 0 0 D Y
/ 0 T | N c
F EA R { D
Students TakeOver
University, Defy
Authorities

VIENNA, Feb. 21. (UP)
Nazis and anti-Nazis clash
ed in the streets of Vienna
t o d ay, spreading PAM ic
among Jews. Additional dis
orders were feared as all political
elements, including Communists
and Socialists called their adher-
ents to demonstrations tonight.
At dusk Nazis already had started
new demonstrations in the center
of the city after a day of anxiety
in which students clashed at the
university of Vienna after a bitter
demonstration against the Jews.
At pm. police threw cordons
around the headquarters of the
Fatherland Front-the only legal
political organization and other
public buildings in anticipation that
disorders might take place during
and after the victory torchlight
parade of the Nazis.
The cabinet held an exJraordi-
nary meeting, reputedly to study
/ economic QueSIlOIS Mdlly quar-
ters viewed the move ominously,
particularly Jewish circles, which
fear open resumption of terroristic
activities against them.
Nazi and anti-NaZi students
clashed in front of the university.
Students were in occupation of
the university, defying police, and
and the Nazis were demonstrating
against Jews.
Outsiders joined the Nazi STU
dents, and girl students joined with
boys.
Judah, jump the twig" =" Go
hang yourself, the students shout
ed.
When Jewish blood drips from
our knives everything will go we'll"
Numerous wealthy Jews made ar
rangementS to leave the country,
seeking temporary refuge. Some
Jewish real estate owners began
hastily trying to sell properties.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Council to Permit
Opening Pool Hall

Don Damron will be allowed to
open a pool hall in the 400 block
on Main street as a result of ac-
ton by the Ell Centro city council
Monday instructing the city attor-
ney to change a pool hall ordi-
nance to permit the move.
The ordinance will be altered
to permit mot to exceed two"
pool halls in that block. AS it
exists, the ordinance forbidS more
than one pool hall in any one block
on Main street.
Action by the council followed
an advertised public hearing at
which no opposition was voiced
to Damron's request.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Close Watch on
Betting Urged

Close surveillance of a horse race
betting establishment in Ell Centre
by the Ell Centre police in an effort
to eliminate bookmaking is urged
in letter read to the city council
Monday morning by Mayor Roy
Womack from Mosley Jones, chair
man of state assembly inveStigat-
ing committee.
The letter was referred to the
police commissioner.
BcCkmaking in California could
be entirely wiped out if local police
in all communities would keep rae
ing board establishments under close
scrutiny, the state assemblyman
said in his letter. He inclosed a
list of racing board operators in
southern California which included
one in El Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21

CHaWDerIaIn ,addreSSed a CroWd-
ed, intently listening house after
Capt. Anthony Eden and Viscount
Grabore had explained why they
had split with the prime minister
and resigned as foreign secretary
and parliamentary foreign secre-
tary.
Eden implied that he feels Italy
and Germany are Violating inter
national agreements. He said he
could not agree with Chamberlain
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21

gion
Hitler began his historic speech
with a long review of domestic
affairs from the time of the Nazi
accession to power. He laughed at
reports of disunity; he emphasized
Germany's growing power.
He said that Germany had no
territorial claims against France
and he added that he had no diff
ferences with Britain except as
regards colonies. Then he added:
THE only factor poisoning rela-
tions is the unbelievable press cam
paign.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
STATE, CITY
OFFICES TO
CLOSE TUES

Tuesday will be a holiday for
state and municipal offices post
offices, banks and title companies
to permit observance of the ami
versary of the birth of George
Washington.
A majority of the business estab-
lishments and other concerns In I'M
perial Valley will be open for busl-
ness as usual The Post and Press
will publish as usual.
Elementary schools In El Centre
will close at 1:30 O'Clock and the
high school at l;40 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
EMPTY GUN
WOUNDS MAN

BRAWLEY. Feb. 21.--An empty
gun was blamed for a bullet wound
i'm Vernie Dobsous neck. he told
Brawley police Saturday night.
The l6-year old pea picker told
officers he was playing with the
gun upon the assumption that u
was empty He dropped II. nc said,
it discharged. and a bullet entered
his neck The accident occurred
at a pea camp north OF Calipatria.
He started to drive 10 a hospital
but the machine broke down, offs
GERS said. He went 10 the poiice
station for assistance
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Drivers Escape
Injury in Crash

Drivers escaped injury at Eighth
and Main streets Sunday night
when car driven by Jack Morgan.
715 North Tenth street, struck a
truck driven by Charles Darrough,
employe OF George w. Clark.
Morgan, after turning north on
Eighth street, passed another car
and hit his truck, Darrough told
police,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Roosevelt Names
Maritime Leader

WASHINGTON. Feb. 81 CUP)-
President Roosevelt today nomi-
mated Max O'Rell Iruitt of Mis-
souri, to be a member of the U. S.
Maritime commission, filling the
vacancy caused by resignation of
Joseph P. Kennedy to be ambassa-
dor to Great Britain.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21

that Italy's attitude makes 1t ad-
viSable to hold a conference be-
tween Britain AMI Italy at present.
Before todays statements were
made, Chamberlain received Dino
Grandi, Italian ambassador, and
was understood to have arranged
Continued on Page 2; Col. .
tSee Page for additional stories
on Ihe foreign crisis.)
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Bob Burns Moved
To Editorial Page

WELL, I'LL TELL YOU -
Bob Burns is on the editorial
pare today.
One week old i'm the Post
Press. and already one of the
most popular features, Bob
Burns brief daily column has
been moved to a permanent place
on the editorial page.
If you want grin or
chucklc, mixed with a lot of
common sense, turn to Bob
Burns column, "Well, I'll Tell
You"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Europe i'm Turmoil Over
Split i'm British Cabinet
Chamberlain Offers to Trade Ethiopian
Recognition for Adjustment of
Spanish Troubles
= BY UNITED PRESS

to in
with the Berlin France
Anthony
Minister
Italy and Germany.
Chamberlain indicated acknowledge Iays conoues
of Ethiopia if Italy would satisfactory of
Edens resignation
Chautemp to
of Central Europe fixed treaty
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Townsend to Serve
Pardon or No Pardon

CHICAGO, Feb. 81. (UP)-Dr.
Francis Townsend, originator of
5000 a month old age pension
plan, said today that he intends
to serve 80 day Jail sentence for
contempt of the U. S. senate if
offered pardon by President
Roosevelt. Townsend will leave for
Washington tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
National Debt Scars
TO New High Point

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81 UP)-
The national debt touched a new
all time high of $37,61O, ,2230 093, the
treasury daily statement for Feb
l8 disclosed today.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
Killer Pays Penalty

has its quaint dispaching murdere despite
maximum legal penalty years Imprisonment. the
of COmahe,
to escape"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21

It's Bird
Dr. F.. A. Whitaker, whose men,
agerie would convince anyone that
he's without a peer in the realm
of Ell Centro petitioners, has canary
RR would like to have around in
dull moments, just as sort of
chcerer- upper The bird bursts into
song at the slightest wave of Docs
fingcr-and, believe it or not, the
song h" whistles is, Hail, Hail,
Tho Gangs All Here"
Among Uniquitics-
tAnd that's a swell word to coin,
by the way)
Anyway. Tom Whites residence
out Sceley way is one OF the most
unique in Imperial Valley. 1t is
equipped, RR hears, with five fire
places. all build out of Imperial
Valley rocks. Best of all, Tom even
has a fireplace in his bathroom.
RR would want to be sure there
were no popping embers whilst he
was taking a bath.
a Head Start
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Robertson s
young son already has an eminent
position among his associates. Born
on Lincons birthday, the young
stcr is older by half an hour than
any other of the new arrivals at
the hospital. Result is, the nurses
all call him Senior.
WCOing Lady Luck
Willie Pendergast, who's super
stitiouS about his golf, has a pair
of pants he wouldn't part with for
love or money, and-luckily for him
-nobody's going to try to get them
away from him. When Willie ap-
pears on the golf course, he's not
trying to plead poverty-he's just
wearing his lucky pants. One OF
these days, his friends fear, he's
going to stick his foot through the
hole in the knee, and therell have
to be an amputation.
Accidents Will Happen
If you ear anyone asking solicit
ously after the shiny new equip
mcnt Captain Frank OSWalt receiv-
cd this week for the Imperial coun-
ty branch of the California High
way Patrol, get out of the way be-
fore he cxplodes. He has not heard
the end of it since some friends
sent him a package, the contents
of which was intended for an Os-
walt youngster, addressed to him
at the patrol office Insured for
So. the package contained a kiddic-
car.
Hell, Hitler
out around the golf course these
days, they've got new nicknamcS
for Bob Mcnamara and Jim Car
son Bob is Big Hitler" and Jim
is Little Hitler"
Supply Station
An Ell Centro woman thought it
ought to be called to the attention
of police when a SiX-year old boy
called at her door to beg for food.
1t was, and a patrolman returned
to the police station with the little
tyke and his father The father ex-
planned that there are six children
in his family, that none of the
family can get work, and that they
had been living in the hobo jungles
east of town No relief agency
would give them help The family
slept under sacks seWed together
What would you do?
Police Chief j. Sterling OsWalt
and two of his patrolman loaded
the father down with a huge sup
ply of groceries and sent him on
his way
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-21
HITLER DEMANDS RETURN OF
FOREIGN COLONIES TO REICH
Attacks From Abroad Must Cease, He
Tells Nation in Stirring Address on
New Unity of Fatherland

BERLIN, Feb. 81 (UP) - Germans who yesterday
heard their leader Adolf Hitler expound his domestic and
foreign policy awaited today confidently anticipated
approach from Great Britain that would break the ncreas
ngy sharp division between the totaarian and the demo