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Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Central Valley
Contracts Let

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3. CUP)-
Secretary OF the Interior Ickas
today announced award OF two
contracts totaling $1,717361 for re-
location of the Southern Pacific
railroad between Redding an d
Delta. Calf. in connection with
the Central Valley Reclamation
Project.
Granfield Farrar and Carlin of
San Francisco received an 1912 $3.50
contract for constructing roadbed
culverts, drains and highway cross
ings on 1875 miles of the relocation.
The West Construction Company
of Monrovia. Calf. was awarded
S904,981 contract to construct two
tunnels, 2l65 feet, and 26lO feet in
length respectively, and roadbed.
culverts and drains on a is mile
stretch.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Embassy Building
Struck by Shell

MADRID, Nov. 3. CUP)-A six
inch Nationalist shell tore a three
foot hole in the American embassy
building last night, wrecking the
bedroom normally occupied by the
American ambassador and destroy
ing valuable pictures and furniture.
A guard at the street door of the
building was wounded in the head
by shrapnel.
The American embassy building
has been abandoned for many
months by the ambassador, Claude
c. Bowers, who maintains his head
quarters at Hendaye on the French
frontier. Other American diploma
tic representa- tives make their head
quarters at Barcelona.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03

with second period expenditures of
$86, ,871 80, making a total for both
reports of $102 ,593.48. Comptroller
C. Riley did not itemize the pro-
positions on which money was
spent.
Glenn Whitaker, San Francisco
publicist, filed three reports, as
follows: Against No. 13, Garrison
Revenue Bond Act, receipts ST. ,O64,
disbursements $70,143; against No
10, Tideland Oil, for shoreline plan
ming association, receipts 1922;
disbursements. $12,622; against No.
20. repeal of sales tax (single tax
bilD for California association
against the single tax, Sis 5,351, from
San Francisco real estate board,
and disbursements of $13,534.
Other reports:
Against No 25, retirement life
payments, by southern California
division of the Citizens Federation
to Vote No on No. 25, receipts
$42,511, disbursements $33,389
Against No. 20, by independent
dealers and property owners tax
league, Inc. 1888 receipts and dis
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Townsend Flags
Thursday Plan
As Absurd Scheme

NEW YORK, Nov. 3. CUP)-Dr.
Francis Townsend, originator of the
Townsend 5000 a month old age
pension plan, said today that the
$50 every Thursday proposition to
be presented California voters in
next Tuesdays election was wholly
impractical and absurd"
He expressed my entire sympa-
thy" with motives behind the cur
rent pension scheme but said that
its hackers were like drowning
people grasping at straws."
"Straws won't help Them he
said.
Townsend, here on business, said
the California pension plan. which
would give all residents over So $50
a week in scrip, was doomed be-
cause banks and business houses
would refuse to accept the scrip.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Free Mail Ad For
Single Tax FIayed

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 3. CUP)-
The Sacramento County Republi-
can Coordinating Council today
protested to U. S. Senator Hiram
johnson concerning endorsements
of California Proposition No. 20,
the single tax proposal. mailed into
= he state in the franked envelopes
If U. S. Senator Henrik Shipstead
Of Minnesota.
Roland A. Vandegrift speaking
for the council. said that Shipstead
had 'perpetrated mWarranted, ILL
advised, and Objectionable use of
franking privileges" in mailing
postage Ilee envelopes to thousands
of registered voters.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03

bursements
Against No. 2, regulation of
pounds, by California society for
promotion of medical research, re-
ceiptS $1,000, disbursements $4,626;
total both periods, receipts $2l ,942,
total disbursements $18,85O.
Against No. 2, Los Angeles county
medical association, receipts $4,000;
disbursements $2,756; northern Cal
ifornia medical association, receipts
$3.50. ..
Favoring No. 13, San Diego con-
solidated Gas and Electric Co., San
Diego, disbursements $3,489; against
No. 20. (single tax 5000.
Favoring No. l Qabof) Ventura
County for Peace in Employment
Relations, receipts 81 ,O65; disburse-
ments SAT-.
Favoring No. 2 (pounds) Califor-
MIA Citizens committee on state hu-
name pound legislation, $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Twice the Features for Half the Price

Nowhere will you find so beautiful range
But best of all it has the speed, the economy
and the performance not dreamed possible a
short while ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03

VACANCIES Cost Money, Rent
Through Post Press Want Ads!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03

If you desire to turn in your old range
we will give one of these beautiful
three-piece sets of new "Wear-Ever"
Electric Range Utensils, regular sales
price of which is $14.OO.
f.!. r.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Mrs. Roosevelt on
Olympic Board

NEW YORK, Nov 8. CUPJ-Mrs,
Franklin D. Roosevelt established
a precedent today by accepting the
honorary chairmanship of the 1940
Olympic women's track and field
team. She is the first wife of a
president to fill all Olympic office!
President Roosevelt is, honorary
president OF the American Olympic
association. t .-.-..
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
French Colonies
Closed to Wheat

PARIS, Nov. 3. CUP)-The gov
ernment closed the French colonial
empire to foreign wheat imports to-
day and gave the national wheat
office monopoly on the markets in
its overseas possessions.
Two DEGREES were published in
today's Official Journal, which de-
clared that the measure is being
taken to strengthen economic ties
with the empire
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
INSPECTION COMPLETED

Walter E. Carr, district director
for the immigration and naturaliza-
tion service, this week completed a
routine inspection CT this district
and a conference with Chief Rich
ard Wells at patrol headquarters
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
j. v. Horse Show Sunday
Offers Stellar Events
For Local Ndgs. Riders

Imperial Valleys horses and riders will take the.
spotlight in six stellar events at the third annual horse
show at the county fair grounds Sunday
The largest entry list in the history of valley horse
shows is lined up for the attraction planned give
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
Money Spent on Propositions Shown
In Reports to Secretary of State;
Chamber of Commerce Heads List

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 3. (UP)-Californa organza-
tons and individuals taking part in campaigns on PROPOSE
tons appearing the Nov. ballot today filed their sec
ond financial statements with the secretary of state
The California chamber of commerce headed the list
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03
SIS Reward

viii be paid by the manufacture,
for any Corn GREAT CHRISTIE.
PIER POSITIVE Corn Cure can.
not remove. Also removes Warta
and Callouses. CSC at Clements
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-03

Finished in glass-like porcelain, this electrically
welded range will endure forever. Why not
buy tomorrow's range today and benefit from
the healthful, economical cookery that this
range will give you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

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 you all about it yet because we want to surprise you during the next few days, but anyway we'll give you ar idea. Thereu be a feature movie starring those favorites, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland and Freddy Bartholomew; there1l be Western feature picture, also Mickey Mouse cartoon and a new Our Gang com edy. And there'll be more on the screen, too.
 As for the stage show, one of the stars will be none other than Tony Sacco, famous Waterbury song writ CT and musician, who is now home from California for vacation. Also featured will be the Three Sizzlers whose music starts your feet tap ping. There1l be others, too, includ- ing some of Waterbury's best known juvenile radio and stage entertain CTS. And that isn't all, either, for several surprises are being arranged.
 Uncle Harry, Of Course
 HISIlG Ou Clc SLdSC 4oA tllC oIo6S show will be Uncle Harry, who reads The Democrat funnies every day over Station WATR. With him will be several of the favorite musicians and singers who often appear as guests on his program.
 So get ready, boys and girls, for this great Christmas party, and be sure to read the paper tomorrow, when we'll tell you more about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
MOTHER MAY HAVE
 SAVED DAUGHTER

Brockton, Mass, Dec. Is = (U.P) A five-year-old girl, hospitalized for three months by burns, was be- lieved recovering today after hav- ing skin-taken from her mothers body -grafted to her scared stomach and legs.
 When Lorraine Stankus' burnss suffered when a playmate fired her clothes while igniting matches, fail- ed to heal, the mother Vera, 26s offered skin from her own body.
 The operation was performed Tuesday at Brockton hospital. Doc tors removed 18 pieces of skin from the mothers thighs and transferA red them to the daughters body. Neither mother nor daughter was given anesthetic since physicians feared it would damage the skin.
 Doctors said the daughter prob- ably would be recovered enough to go home within two months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

stance, are not published, and, for this reason, the amount of the Reich's deficit is unknown. It may be assumed, however, that the deficit is unknown. It may be as- sumed, however, that the deficit thus far has averaged about 7,000,- O0,000 Marks ($2,800,000, ,000) an- nually, since this seems to be the rate at which the Reich's debt has risen.
 Regardless of the amount of the budgetary deficit, it is generally considered as certain that the emer- gency methods used in financing rearmament and other public ex- penditure have been unsound. Pre- sumably. the government may eventually try to balance the bud get. A vital problem will arise in regard to the effect of such move upon economic life.
 Much of Germany's industrial prosperity thus far has been due to state orders. Whenever the Reich's leaders decide to balance the bud- get, these orders will have to be cut. If the consolidation of the floating debt were attempted today a yearly interest and amortization sum of nearly 2,500,000.000 Marks ($1, ,000,000) would be required.
 What Reich Needs
 That means that the Reich would need a budgetary surplus of $1,0o0.- 100000 instead of today's deficit of probably $2,8o0, 100000.
 Such a drastic reform of financial policy would seriously affect Ger many,s government-financed pros perity and for that reason reforms have been put off so long,
 And they may be postponed still further, as economic dangers can be controlled to a certain extent by the Nazi governments firm grip on all credit facilities.
 It is estimated that it may be pos sible for years to come to cover the deficit by making new loans. The neutral experts believe that the greatest difficulty may come, not while Germany is borrowing, but after she has ceased borrowing.
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 published debt figures that might aid neutral experts in analysing the situation, recently spoke optimistic ally of Germany'S prospects. He said that it was hoped these con- cealed figures could be published in the not too distant future and that when they were disclosed the world was going to get a surprise that would not please the Reich's foes.
 On the basis of published figures, the Reich's debt situation has changed completely in comparison to pre-Nazi days.
 In 1882 the total debt was about Il ,000, ,000, ,00O Marks ($4, 400, ,O00, ,000. A large part = 29 percent = of this total was foreign debts.
 Domestic Debt Growing
 Today the Reich's foreign debt amounts to only 1900, 100000 Marks ($48O, ,0O0O O0O) or 5.2 per cent of the total. Thus the new Nazi indebt- edness is almost entirely internal; loans which have been made to the government by the German people.
 That officially recorded domestic debt is steadily increasing, but 1t is still below the pre-war figure Of 32,000, 100000 Marks or $12, ,000,- GOO. It is also true that the per capita debt of Germany is lower than that of Britain, France or the United States. Thus the internal indebtedness is of secondary con- cern to the Nazi experts.
 The real problem is the Reich's unpublished floating debt. This debt. now is estimated by neutral experts at 25,O0O ,O0G 900 Marks. thus bringing the .ReichiE total indebted- ness to more than 5O,O0O, 900 900 Marks. It is assumed that bor- rowing is still going on.
 The question whether . point will soon be reached where any further increase of the public debt will be impossible without causing dnfla- tion is difficult to answer because some of the vital facts are not known
 Tue Rsi6l's expenditures. for ls
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Continued from Page D specified sums were to be trans- ferred to its account.
 Banking experts said that Jews for several days had been instruct ing their banks to prepare the trans fers. 4
 In cases where stocks and bonds were transferred, early preparation was not possible because banks in big cities received instructions only this morning that the value of stocks and bonds must be calcu- lated on the basis of quotations for November 30. These quotations hap pened to be approximately the same as those today. However, most pro- vincial banks had not even received these instructions, which were for- warded by ordinary mail yesterday.
 Forced to Obey Edicts
 Even if Jews had desired, they would not have been able to take stocks and shares to the Nazi auth critics direct. They had been in- structed to deposit sums assessed against them in banks, and the banks were instructed not to return any such deposits to the depositors.
 Recent edicts had made it pos- sible for Jews to transfer securi- ties, land titles, mine royalties and otherassets to satisfy today's install ment.
 The newest anti-"non-Aryan'' move was made today by Heinrich Himmler, secret police chief. He ordered his men to combat gypsy plague. Policemen were ordered to refuse entry into Germany ot foreign gypsies and to expel foreign gypsies found in Germany, to break up gypsy bands and force their members to travel as indivi- duals, to refuse arms permits tc gypsies and to restrict gypsy camp ing permits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

responsible" for the acts of the Loy- alist war regime, was possible can- didate for premier.
 The San Sebastian (insurgent) newspaper Diario Vasco also claim ed that Besteiro had consulted with Loyalist President Manuel Azana on the political situation, presumably indicating that he might replace Premier Juan Negrin. The Con- munists, however, are attempting to prevent moderate government from coming into power, the news paper said.
 The Nationalist radio commenta- tor praised Besteiro and suggested that his appointment would be a step toward ending the conflict. Ii was the first time that the insur- gents had made any favorable con- mentS about a Loyalist political fig llre.
 Basis of Equality
 The Loyalist government, in the past, has indicated on several oc- casions that it would be willing to talk peace on a basis of equality but the insurgents had always in- sisted that only the complete de- struction of the present Loyalist leadership would be acceptable as 8 basis for peace discussions.
 Delay in starting the scheduled insurgent offensive, aimed at Bar celona or Valencia, added interest to the indirect talk of peace. Italian forces were concentrated to aid the drive.
 Advices from Lima, Peru, telling of suggestions at the Pan-American Conference that an attempt be made to mediate the Spanish war had been received skeptically in insur- gent sources, which said that any such effort probably would be ignor- ed by Franco.
 Loya1ist advices from the from today reported a few new and un- successful attempts by the insur- gents to advance in surprise thrusts by small forces in the Teruel area but there was no sign of the start of the big offensive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
SENATOR ELECT
 MOYLAN FAVORED

(Continued from Page islature leaders until the night of January 3, the eve of opening of the 1889 session of the Geeral Assembly. But the luncheon meeting at the home of President McConaughy, at which Governor Elect Raymond E. Baldwin and United States Senator Elect John A. Danaher, will be pres ent, is expected to see start of the move for control of the senate by discussion of Moylan as president pro tempore.
 At the same time, the name of Senator Anthony J. Rich, of Bristol, has been most prominent in dis cusSion of choice of a Republican floor leader. He will be serving his second term.
 Howe For Speaker
 So far as organization of the Republicans in the house is con- cerned, the choice Representative Walter Howe, of Litchfield, is being supported for speaker, with Repre- sentative Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., of Suffjeld, being mentioned for major ity leader. Colonel Ernest L. Averill, of Branford, former deputy attorney general during the regime of former Governor John H. Trumbull, has been mentioned as clerk of the house.
 Recognition for the strong Re- publicon territory of Litchtield County would result from selection of Representative Howe as speaker, his supporters remarked today and these consider the county should have its due inasmuch as 1t had no representation on the state ticket this year. Howe has served several terms and has been active in Young Republican affairs.
 Some opposition is expected to be the choice of Moylan as sen- ate president, however, as the old line Republicans are considered likely to attempt blocking election of one who was a Socialist candi- date to the third-ranking place in the state government.
 Democrats Up In Air
 Democrats, meantime, still were up in the air regarding their nom- nations for leader, according to United Press dispatches.
 Representative T. Emmet Clarie, Killingly, was believed in the lead for the minority leadership of the house, while State Senator Joseph B. Downes, Norwich, had organiza- tion support for senate leader.
 Senator George T. Culhane, how ever, still was campaigning actively for the leadership. Senator Pierre J. Laramee, Willimantic, was an alternate organization candidate.
 House Democrats will meet later this month to organize. Date of second meeting of Democrat State Senators has not bee set yet by State Chairman J. Francis Smith.
 Final decisions on Republican moves will be made the night of January 3, which is inauguration eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15

mitted that he mistook counsel in the case for group of newspa- permen.
 Had Fixed Opinion
 The court excused Walter N Scranton of West Haven when he admitted having a fixed opinion about the trial. He knows none of the defendants but has read about the case in the papers.
 He is now retired, but has been superintendent of West Haven parks superintendent of highways in the same town, a sergeant of Savin Rock police and a dairyman.
 Although acceptable to the defense after brief questioning. Robert P. Lee of Meriden was dismissed by the state.
 He was followed on the stand by Hiram D. w. Darlington, who ulti- mately became juror number 2.
 Derby COP. Nominee Fails
 Walter H. DeForest of Derby, who ran for mayor of Derby on the Republican ticket recently because they couldn't get anyone else to take the nomination and I didn't want the ticket to be blank" was excused by the defense. For II years he was postmaster of Derby, and prior to that he was a poStoffice clerk for 30 years. He is now re- tired.
 No questions were asked Domenic BarbierO, Naugatuck StOrekeeper. and he was challenged by the state.
 Ladder Maker Excused
 Robert Tyler, Wolcott ladder mak- CT was excused by the court after defense lawyers stated that they had business relations with him. Tyler, who was grand juror of Wolcott for three terms said that he would not be prejudiced. embarrassed or sympathetic, merely because of his business with the counsel.
 It was related that Attorney Cas- Sidy had written a letter for the man upon one occasion.
 Attorney Sidney s. CaSsel assisted the veneirman in making out his will. "But that's not important. the man commented, because there's not much involved"
 T haven't paid him yet" volun- teered Tyler. "But he hasn't told me yet what his bill was."
 Naugatuck Man Dropped
 Harry Stephens of Naugatuck, an electrician, was excused by the court when he said he had formed ar, opinion which would require evidence to remove. It was recalled that Steph- ems attempted to be excused bv by Judge Inglis before the start of court yesterday.
 The defense disqualified Robert Fulton, 69, of New Haven. retired commercial representative for the SN.E.T. co. The state did not uues- ton him. He told Attorney Slade that he was an acquaintance of Arthur Doolittle of Bethany, a nem- Der of the grand jury. It was not | until last week, however, that he | learned of the grand jury afiiliation l of Doolittle, he said.
 After Fulton had been disuuali- I l1eds the jurors oath was administer 1 sd to Darlington by Clerk George H. Freeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
oLp PosTMAsTER DIES

Mystic, Conn, Dec. 15.-(UP)- Courtland c. Potter, 79, who recent- ly retired as postmaster, died last night after an illness. He leaves a son and daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
IRISH LABOR PARTY PROTESTS

IRISH LABOR PARTY PROTESTS
 Dublin, Dec. 15.-(UP)-The Council of the Irish Labor party urged the government today to withdraw its minister to Berlin in protest against the treatment of Jews and Catholics. The Council decided to hold a public protest meeting in Dublin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-15
'$lOO,OOO,OOO IS
 PAID TOCERMANY

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SPANISH REBELS
 HINT AT PEACE

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GERMAN DEBTS
 ARE INCREASING

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DEMOCRAT, ELKS
 THEATER PARTY

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Evening star., 1938-10-18

years, and almost wrecked the morale
of the whole Nation
In 1908 we owed Europe for over 80
bonds to build our railroad system.
Americans owned less than 20 per cent
of the bonds. We owed Europe for al
most every development in the land.
Europeans regarded American railroad
stocks as proflt-sharing coupons, not as
investments. Until 1914 Europe con-
tinued to pour billions into American
investments. The World War destroyed
'250' billions of dollars of accumulated
capitalize flood of cheap money dried
up in the war. The whole economic pic
ture was changed. The Importance of
the railroad center or hub cities Of
America ceased; warehouses were no
longer crammed with goods to the burst
ing point; the big, slow-moving train
was rendered imperative and obsolete.
Business was shunted direct from the
door of the factory to the dbor of the
consumer, at q higher unit cost, and
this enabled the public to get down to
trucker stood ready to supplant old rail-
way methods.
The issue is plain, the remedy ex-
tremely simple: Labor. investor and
shipper must bury their differences.
They absolutely must get together and
solve this interdependent problem.
Otherwise the railroad will and must die.
A diScredited mechanism, fallen into
stupid hands A. G. LIEBMANN.
October 13, 1898.