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Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
Famous Sayings

The Illinois House of Represen-
tatives the other day passed a
new statute designed to fill in
some of the gaps in our legal de
fense against the so-called sex Of
fender.
This statute, if it finally becomes
law. will make it possible for the
authorities to lock up a person of
criminal sex propensities before
any criminal charge has been filed
against him. And while this looks
like the most obvious kind of
common sense, it nevertheless is a
power which the authorities do
not have now and which they need
very much
For, as things stand, the man who
suffers from one of those dark
and tragic urges which lead to the
most frightful of sex crimes cam
not be put away until he has ac-
tually committed crime.
Time and again this sort of story
has been told. A man will be ar
rested for sex crime of the foul
est sort, and the officers will eX-
anime his past. They will find
that The authorities had their
hands on him before the crime,
that his tendency toward that
kind of offense was perfectly clear,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
Bruce Cation Says
A Move to Lock the Door Before the Nag is Gone

that psychiatrists and plaln po
licemen knew perfectly well that
some day he would succumb TO MS
urge and take the life of some
helpless woman or child; yet be-
cause he had not then actually
done anything there was no law
by which he could be put perma-
nently under lock and key.
The law, in other words, was
bound to a policy of locking the
stable door after the horse was
stolen; to carry the metaphor a
bit farther, it was not allowed to
lock the door before hand even
when it knew that a theft was
about to take place. 1t could act
only after the offense.
In ordinary criminal law, oil
course, it would be monstrously
unjust to imprison a man be
cause he might some time in the
future commit a crime. But the
sex criminal is a creature OF
different stripe. He is driven by a
tragic tangle in his brain or in his
emotional set-up How infinitely
much better for everyone-in-
cluding himself-to get him out OF
harms way before he gives way TO
this urge and makes monster oil
himSelfl
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
/ MODERN FABLE
Arponaut1

(The Argonaut)
Once upon time there was a farmer
who sold tive chickens and with the pro-
ceeds bought two shirts.
SO the farmer had two shirts and the
city man had two chickens.
Then along came the New Deal and
told the farmer he should get more money
for his chickens by making them scarcer
he must not raise so many and then he
would get more income The New Deal
also told the Workingman in the city that
he must work fewer hours and get more
money. That, Of course, caused manufac-
tured products to cost more money.
Now the farmer brought one chicken to
market. He got as much money for it as
he had previously gotten for two chick
ems. He felt fine.
He went to buy some shirts, but found
that shirts had also doubled in price. So
he got one shirt.
Now the farmer has one shirt and the
city man has one chicken, whereas with
out the New Deal, the farmer could have
had two shirts and the city man could
have had two chickens This is called
the more abundant life
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
THE TROUBLE WITH
THESE INVESTIGATIONS

Now that the Sacramento grand jury
investigation into legislative graft and
malpractice is well under way, the un-
escapable charge of politics has appear
ed in no uncertain terms. A San Fran
cisco lobbyist, threatening to "blow the
lid off, contends the investigation is
nothing but a political scheme to dispose
OF state administration enemies
Governor Merriam hotly denies the
charge, with the comment that pig
caught in a gate always squeals.
The lobbyist may be right, or Gov
Merriam may be right. Only events will
tell. The fact remains, however, that
election year is a poor year to hold legis-
lative inquiries, because such inquiries
invite the politicians to an open house of
skullduggery.
1t is evident that politics already has
taken hand in the Sacramento hearings.
Either Gov. Merriam's enemies are try
ing to turn a straightforward investiga-
ton into a political weapon against him,
or, if they are right, it is a political weap-
on against them.
We only know that the first indication
of outright politics came from a lobby
ist, whose trade makes him suspect.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

gram said that Henry Miller would
produce play of his called The
Sabine Woman
Moody nearly dropped in his
tracks. It was his first play To
attract any attention. and he had
not dreamed of such a quick ac-
ceptance
Aflame with excitement. he can
celled his sailing and rushed back
to Chicago to see Miss Anglin.
We will drop the play Mis-
Anglin is starring in and produce
your play Moody was told. Just
say. Go ahead"
IN the haste Of the moment they
failed to get the authors name
ON a contract. The first perfor-
nance was interrupted more than
an hour between the second and
third acts before an agreement could
be reached.
The next day every newspaper
in the Windy City blasted the
drama from curtain to curtain. The
piece was a tremendous flop!
Later, Henry Miller suggested
changes. which Moody made.
On Henry Miller's advice, he
changed the title to The Great
Divide.
With Miss Anglin playing Ruth
Jordan and Miller himself filling
the role of Stephen Ghent, the COW
boz desperate. the season of 1867
was opened in Washington. Again.
with a single exception. the news
papers tore the play into tatters!
William Vaughn Moody was in
hopeless detection when the dress
rehearsal took place in New YORK.
Catastrophe stalked the drama, ac-
cidents happened. When the cur
tain fell. Miller said. I'm through
with this thing. We don't open
tomorrow night
But kind friends induced Miller
to change his mind The play
opened to a packed house. It was
received in breathless silence. There
were more minutes Of silence after
the final curtain. Then a shout,
a roar, mad thunder that again
nearly caused Will Moody to drop
dead. His play was not only ac-
cepted by the audience t was a
smash hit! The greatest Of Miller'a
career. and the one and only Sic
cess Of Moody's.
Picturesque names Of the buck
ing broncos ridden by the cowboys
when I was at the Fort Worth
Rodeo:
Hamn What Am. I Wonder, Coun-
try Butter, Grapevine. Popeye. Sage
Brush, Free Wheeling. Honky Tonk,
Wally Simpson. Goodbye Dan,
Moonshine. Eagles Nest. Wild Fire
Sunup Morning Glory, Rock Pile,
20 Below, Squaw Chaser, Singing
Sam, Sin Sin. Painted Lady. Don't
Disturb and Tar Baby.
The worst outlaw horse in the
Southwest. the orniest bGcker of
them all. has the unforgettable
name Of Five Minutes to Mid
night Sixteen years old and an
outlaw for twelve years. If you or
7 should mount him. it probably
would be lights out for Us.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

In a diseourag-
ed naood, he plan
ned trip 10
Spain. and was 0n
the point of sail
ing when he WIS
stopped by 4 sllot
straight to his
hear The shot
was in the form
ofa telegram
from Margaret
Angina prolni-
nent actress Of
4a..#.1+,, T,o fn1p-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
DALE
= n
CARNEGIE
Author of How 10 Win
Friends and Influence
People

William Vaughn Moody, American
poei and playwright, had an ambi-
ton which had never been salts
fied-to have one of his numerous
plaxs produced ON BroadMaY.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
Editorials and Comment
SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE l9, 1888
Photographs

Chewing gum is made from a
base of ehiele, a gum resin similar
To rubber. 1t is obtained from the
sapota tree. which grows in Cen
trail and South America.
Columbia is the worlds principal
source for emeralds and in plati-
nun production it is surpassed
only by the Soviet Republic.
During the late 90s. many U. s.
cities enacted eieht-mile-an- hour
speed laws to curb street horse
racing.
The city of Herat, Afghanistan
has been burned to the ground Sc
times in its long, checkered his
tory.
Approximately one-half of the
worlds total population lives in
one-twentieth of the earth's area.
Annie Laurie, immortalizcd in
song, was one of the most bcauti-
ful women in Scotland.
There are more than 300 Cath
olic churches in Rome.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

The average woman, some sta
tistician has figured spends year
Of her life looking in mirrors. Size
spends lot more looking in shop
windows.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

The toy railroads in this section have
streamlined rolling stock, block signals,
electric eyes and everything, in fact, but
the holding company and receiver.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

A fellow says walking is a lost art in
this country. Is that so? How does he
think most of Us get from where we park
to where we're poing2
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

The depression exists only in the minds
OF the people. Jesse Jones. Don't you
believe it. The minds of the people aren't
anything like that deep.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
You re Telling Me --.-
BY WILLIAM RIFT

MAYBE THE reason the Japa
nese pay no attention to our pro
tests is that they are 50 bus,
bombing helpless Chinese thel
haven't time to read their par
mail.
All this controversy over the
shirt Of Pitcher Johnny Allen of
the Cleveland Indians must GER
tainly interest the man on the
park bench who wishes he had one.
The lammergaier, which can fly
10 miles an hour is said to be the
worlds fastest flying bird. Well,
how about the dove of peace.
which can vanish from Europe in
the tWinkling of a dictator's eye?
The earth, rotating on its axis.
is gradually slowing down. But
don't worry the bombing planes
IN Spain and Asia are doing their
best to streamline the old globe
again.
zadok Dumbkopf, who has been
reading that book, The Rains
Came, says he found it so realistic
he got up in his own sleep last
night and borrowed his own UNI
brella.
u.r.Ayr ,Yo1rcU o,o.,. -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19
Thoughts for the Day

Neither LET Us tempt Christ as OF them also
tempted. and were destroyed OF serpents.-I Corin-
thans 1919.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

A VACANT HOUSE Won't Pay
Taxes-Adyertise II in The
Want Ad Section,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-19

BRINGING
ALL TIE NEWS
10 IMPERIAL
VALLEY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03
M The Local Theuters
POLI'S

The rivalry between a famous pi- lot and a student flyer over a girl forms the romantic basis of Sky Giant" RKO Radios exciting new picture of modern aviation.
 With Richard Dix sharing star ring hOnOrg with Chester Morris and Jean Fontaine, the film is laid against g background of a big flying school, and reveals interesting side lights on the training of student pi- lots. Harry Carey and Paul Gull foyle play the chief supporting roles.
 Carey is the strict commandant of the school and Dix his right-hand man, an old-time flyer with little sympathy for Carey's stern ideas of discipline. When Careys son, Ches- ter Morris, comes to the school AS a student, the romantic and temper mental conflict begins The stirring climax comes during an attempted mapping flight across Alaska for g new air route to Europe, and fur nishes countless new thrills in l "~s r'ssh IfbbSs
 Sharing hOnorg on the same pro- gram are Victor McLaglen and Oracle Fields in We're Going To Be Rich," one of the most hilarious tales of the current season.
 Once again this evening the Loew PoIi theater will be the scene 0f a big Broadway stage show. made doubly outstanding this week due tO the fact that Manager Ed FitZpat- rick. after encOuntering much diff culty to their previous engagements has booked in the finest colored show ever to be presented to Brass City" theatergoers.
 Vaudeville devotees, will be unan- inous in welcoming to this city such outstanding personalities of the en- tcrtainment world, as Ted Lewis Jr.. the much written. and much talked about "BhadOW of Ted Lewis"
 The grand performers who make up the surrounding show includes the sOuth's greatest sOngbirds. Chap belle and Reed, who thousands re- member as the stars of Black birds, the increasingly popular Bristol x Gay. coming direct to you from Duke Ellingt0n's band, the sensational opponents of the famous 'Lindy Hop. Bubbles and Millle give you their version of this dance: Also Loyejoy, singing star of EtheI Waters radio show; Leona Johnson hailed AS the "cOlored Sophie Tuck CT" and George Rollins, Harlem'i pet 1uggler, who will show you some- thing new and amazing in thi' difficult art
 Furnishing the musical back. ground once again Is Gus Myers leading the LoeW Poll theater or chestra.
 The regular double-feature screer program will be shown in addition to this great show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03

The Newtown (ConnecticuD Choral Society presented of their customary fine concerts in that town last week and at the request of the NeWtoWn Bee the towns newspaper Pierre Key editor of the Musical Digest viewed the concert Pierre Key is of this countrys well known commentators affairs musical and once contributed column to this paper Mario D Cecco we'll known in local musical circles, who has been conducting the NcWtoWn orchestra for years led the group in his usual efficient manner MT D CeccoG concert held al Buckingham hall last spring was the source Of favorable criticism for the professional banner in which this con ductor and members of the ca orchestral group pre- scnted the various program numbers Concerning the NcWtoWn orchestra and their performance MT Key said regard to getting together symphony orchestra such
 The foregoing facts sufficient to enlist my interest in the undertaking sponsored by the civic minded resi- dents of NeWtOWn and of the ncighbOring places and which is under the guidance of Mario Di Cecco. Ii cOrreSpondingly stimulating to learn that of the forty seven young and women comprising the personnel Of the NcWtoWn Orchestral Society that only pro fessiOna and that ten of the fortyseycn playing bcrS are amateur music residents of NeWtoWn
 Judged by the standard of measurement fitting to apply the accOmpaEimcntS of the NcWtoWn Orchestral Society reflected the utmost credit upon the players and upon Conductor Di CeccO For there present at all times degree of prai8cWOrthy excellence in the spirit of the orchestra members in their responsiveness to MT D Cecco's demands, and in general there much in sheer music accomplishment that the sponsors we'll the nanfesty enthusiastic dcmeanor of those present n dicated must have experienced sense of pride in the outcome"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03

The reason Is the widespread adoption of health insurance plans designed to take care of the work ing man and his family in their hour of need.
 It all began in Germany, where the great Iron Chancellor, Bismarck, killed two birds with one federal law by establishing health insur- ance. He not only thought 1t 8 good thing that the people be pro- yived with adequate medical care, but at the same time made political capital of the measure by stealing one of the main blanks of the Ger man Social Democratic party.
 Today more than 100000 per- sons are covered by compulsory health insurance acts in Germany where, under Chancellor Hitler, the government medical program Is one of the greatest props of the tOtalita- rian state.
 Spread Over Europe.
 Many other European nations have followed the German lead with NNhhS ANht NA tNhAhit hAhhAHiSNS NS signed to provide medical care dur ing periods of unemployment caused by sickness.
 The plans in the various coun- tries differ greatly in method, al- though not 50 much in general ob- jectives. In Germany, the plan works like this:
 Both employees and employers pay into the funds, the rates of con- tributi0n varying according to basic wage. Tn case of sickness, each insured person and his family re- ceives medical attention for period not exceeding % weeks. If the ill., ness is serious, hospital care Is sup- piled, usually by state hospitals at somewhat less than cost of opera tion.
 From the fourth day of illness and through 26 weeks thereafter, the workman gets a cash payment not more than half his basic wage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03
RELIEF MODEL OF U. s. HAS NO
 RIVAL FOR SIZE
Great Scientific Project Will Represent Seven
 teen Years Work

Wellesley, Mass, Aug. 3. CUP)- The worlds largest curvature re- lief model of the United States is being built at Babson Institute by corps of geographical experts.
 The project is one Of the biggest and most difficult scientific jobs ever attempted, comparable to the construction of the mammoth glass ] telescope lens for Mt. Wilson 1 Observatory or the erection of l00- 1 ton atom -smasbing cyclotron at 1 Harvard university.
 Work on the model began in | 1923, but various obstacles ham pered work during the depression. On Jan. of this year, Dr. Wallace | W. Atwood, Jr., Clark University CWorcester) geographer, was placed in charge of the project. Since then rate of construction has increased about fifteenfold.
 Under the present program, com- pletion IS scheduled for January, 1940.
 Building Especially Erected
 The model is in the Coleman Map building, erected specially for the model on the BabSon Institute campus. There q giant, domeshaped, steel framework feet--has been constructed by Bethlehem Steel corporation. It reproduces in exact proportion the earth's curya- lure.
 On this framework Is placed 6 plaster base may on which Is paint ed the outline of the United States.
 Because of the size of the model, it is being constructed in small sec tions 10 be placed in their proper position on the curved framework. Each section is one degree of lati- tude long and one degree of longi- Jude wide. The finished model will contain 1,2l6 such sections, of which more than 400 now are completed.
 Systematic mapping of the United States did not begin until 1885 when certain sections of New England were surveyed. These first efforts were unsatisfactory, and A new start was made. Until now, only about s per cent of the country has been covered by the official tOpo- graphical survey maps of the Ped eral government.
 In areas having no tOpOgraphical survey, stream maps must be used. These are combined with airplane photos and supplemented by all ob- tainabIe spot-eleyation figures.
 Many Sources Used
 From this Is created tOpo- graphical map that serves as a guide in construction of the model. Sources being used by Dr. Atwood and his staff include the regular U. $. Geological Survey maps. coast and geodetic survey charts, geologi- cal survey bench marks, state geo detic surveys done by the WPA, maps by chief engineers of railways and by War Department and county and state highway engineers. Among the most important sources of information are the sec tional aeronauticaI charts of the Bureau of Air Commerce, designed primarily 10 show airline pilots the location Of radio beams and beacOns
 Search for elevation statistics and preparation of contour maps needed for the model require con- stant attention of q research staff. This work is being carried out by 4 trained geograDher. Richard Logan of Clark university
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03
NOLLE GIVEN ON
 PAYMENT OF $lO
Young Driver Charged With Violation of Rules
 of the Road

Herbert Cameron. 2s, of Hunger ford avenue, Oakyille. charged with violation Ot the rules of the road, Was given q nolle on payment Of BIO in city court today.
 Ghetto Os0Wicki, 22, of 52 Pied mont street, was fined $5 and costs on 4 breach of the peace charge. He was placed on probation 10 pay the fine. 4 charge of assault was nolled for lack of evidence.
 Mike Zukauskas, Al, of 2eg Per kins avenue, charged with driving | car while his license was under suspension, received 4 continuance tO the l7th.
 Sam Grimuck, ST, of 27 Railroad Hill street, charged with breach ot the peace, was given continuance to Friday.
 Francis Beyins, IT. of 632 Bald win street, charged with driving without q license, received con tlnuance 10 Monday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03
STATE

There are just two days left in which to see the splendid double hit bill which yesterday opened its three day engagement to capacity audiences attending Watcrburys only air conditioned moving picture house, Warner Bros. State theater.
 Headlining the bill is the gripping drama Youthful Fugitiyea." This film has simplicity, homeSpun hu- nor and charming youthful TO- nance. truly delightful picture which you can't possibly help en- toying.
 Harry Davenport, Robert Wilcox and DOrOthea Kent are the princi- pal figures in this story of consum- ing interest which has been trans- ferrcd to the screen with rural background as its setting Here you will meet most of the characters found in every American village. There is the village banker who is also the mayor. There is the sharp Ungued landlady, who considers her paying guests her wards" the gar rulous grocery boy and all the other colorfuI crossroads types
 Into this quick rural environment a bombshcll bursts when old Joel Bentham, splendidIy played by Harry Davenport, receives $50. 900 for being the sole surviving Civil War veteran in that part of the country and pro- ceeds to adopt il pretty girl hobo and the wild young grandson of one of his battlefield comrades. The vil- lage folks who formerly enubbed Joel are pretty rolled at his conduct and phrOphcsy trouble for him which nearly comes to pass in the surprise finish.
 Handsome young Robert Wilcox and pretty Dor0thca Kent are most appealing aS the wild boy and the hobo girl. A standOut in the sup porting cast is Clem Beyans as q hired man. Every role is played just as 1t should be, in this grand picture which no one can afford to miss.
 And in the second big hit the the ater-going public is taken on a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-03
STRAND

Today marks the fourth day of the Warner Bros. Strand theater's new policy of a complete change of program every Sunday. Tuesday and Thursday, therefore today is your last opportunity to See the current attractions which include "The Toy Wife" starring Liise Rainer with Melyyn Douglas and Robert Young: also "The Devils Party with Victor McLaglen in the principal featured role,
 Tomorrow the Strand will pre- sent those two juvenile stars who turned in such grand acting jobs in the screen successes Captains Courageous" and "The Devil Is 4 Sissy.
 These two stars are none other than those fayorites Freddie Bar tholomew and Mickey Rooney. whose exploits together have de- lighted thousands of the tbeater- going public.
 Their new picture Is Lord Jeff" and 1t comes to the Strand for three day engagement starting with performances tomorrow afternoon and closing Saturday evening.
 The film concerns the dramatic story of the training Of boys for Britain's future Merchant Marine and introduces both stars in enter tainingIy new characterizations.
 Sharing hopors in the supporting cast are Charles C0burn. Herbert Mundin and Gale 6ondergaard.
 Included on the same program will be Blind Aiibi' starring Rich ard Dix.