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Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Finland Believes
Peaceful Solution
Near with Russia
Foreign Minister Says
Nation Determined
To Preserve Peace

HELSINGFORS, Finland,
Oct. IA. (UP)-Foreign Min
lister j. E. Erkko today ex-
pressed confidence that a
peaceful solution" of prob
lens between Finland and Soviet
Russia would be achieved shortly.
In an interview with the United
Press, Erkko said that Finland
which has strong defense lines fac
ing the Soviet frontier-was de-
termined to preserve peace and
that he believed Russia had the
same desire.
"A peaceful solution of the Soviet
Finnish question will be reached
within a few days." he said Fin
land will do everything within her
power to preserve peace and I have
firm belief that the Soviet gov
ernment also, as regards Finland,
has the same desire"
Erkko said that defensive ALI
ance or any kind of an alliance
with any power was out of the
question for Finland, regardless of
its provisions.
Such an alliance, he said in re-
jecting any idea OF concluding
with Russia a treaty similar to the
Soviet-Baltic states treaties, would
be opposed to Finland's policy Of
complete neutrality.
Finland has a non aggression
pact with Russia, he pointed out.
The present negotiations, Erkko
said, are of such a delicate nature
that only the special war cabinet
of four members, the president and
the chief of the general staff know
the proposals that are under con-
Continued on Page 8, Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
II U.Boats Sunk
By Allies. French
Statement Says

PARIS. Oct. ID. UP)-Authori-
tative French sources said today
that the Allied fleets had sunk II
or 18 German submarines since the
start of the war and that several
others had been attacked and their
fate could not be determined.
Several German patrols appear
ed east of the Moselle river and in
the Chrenthal Salient southeast of
Zweibruecken and German artil-
lery Shelled French positions on a
hill west of Saarlouis, it was an
nounced, but elsewhere on the west
ern front it was generally quiet be-
cause of rain and fog.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15

attacking Llndbergh's proposal to
place a distinction between offen-
sive and defensive weapons in set
ting up an arms embargo program.
Pittman said that Lindbergh zap
parently cannot see that the present
law not only Injuries Great Britain
and France but gives great aid to
Germany, Italy and Russia
"He can't see," Pittman contin-
ued, that one of our domestic laws
which aids one of the belligerents,
is unneutral but he thinks if we
had no law at all then that would
be unneutral.
1.-THE most unfortunate part of
Col. Lindbergh's statement is that
it encourages the ideology of the
Continued on Page 8, Col. 20
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Three Separate Quizzes
@ pen on Prison FIoqQinq

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. ID. CUP)
- Public hearing of conflicting
charges was ordered today by Gov.
Culbert Olson as three separate
Investigations opened into the as
serted flogging of 43 prisoners at
San Quentin prison last March %.
The state board of prison di-
rectors went to the prison today
to question Warden Court Smith
on statements made by nine guards
that lead-weighted straps and a
garden hose were used to beat con-
victs as a disciplinary measure.
Warden Smith acknowledged some
prisoners had been punished but
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Stolen Airp|ane Plans Just Taken
Home as keepsakes, Suspect Says

LOS ANGELES, Oct. IA. CUP)-
A young craftsman accused of Steal
ing airplane plans from the Douglas
factory, where hundreds of army
planes are under construction, in
sisted today he made no attempt
to sell the drawings to any foreign
power and only took them home as
sentimental keepsakes" of his own
work.
The craftsman is Edward w. NC
Donough, 27, well-dressed, polished,
and soft-spoken graduate of the
Armour Institute of Technology. He
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15

of San Francisco to hold public
hearings soon. The committee re-
Gently visited the prison.
District Attorney Albert Bagshaw
of Marin county said he would
conduct separate investigation TO
determine whether state laws we're
violated.
The flogging followed a rebellion
against food served by the prison.
The men supposedly we're forced
to stand in 18-inch circles painted
on the floor, motionless and silent.
with arms raised In the air. When
they refused, relays OF guards as
sertedly flogged them.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Fireman Dangling on End Of Rope
Saves Stage-Struck Girl from Leap

NEW YORK, Oct. IA. CUP) -
Blonde, 16-year-old Helen Kawalek
determined to have a Broadway
career or die, stood on a hotel WIN
dow ledge for 20 minutes early to-
day threatening to Jump if her
father and brother did not 60 back
home to Bayonne, N. j., and let her
alone.
She was saved by Fireman Rich
ard Oliver who tied a rope around
his waist, jumped from the win
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Earthquake Hits
Near Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Oct. ID. (UP)-
An earthquake of sufficient inten-
sity to rattle windows and dishes
was felt today in beach cities and
towns southwest of Los Angeles.
The temblor was recorded at 9:56
a. m. on the seismograph at Cali
fornia Institute of Technology. The
Quake was not felt in Los Angeles
Long Beach residents reported that
brief but sharp earth movement
was felt there. Experts at California
Institute of Technology said the
quake was not of sufficient strength
to have caused damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Braw|ey Burglars
Loot Water Firm

BRAWLEY, Oct. 14-Burglars
forced their way into the triple A
Water company offices at $50 1
street Friday night and made away
with $50 in cash and $13 in checks,
Brawley police said.
They gained entrance to the Of
flee by thrusting a wire under a
window screen hook and lifting it
to release the catch. The cash and
checks were taken from a small
filing cabinet standing on a desk.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
HlKER IN GRAND CANYON

GRAND CANYON, Arizn Oct. IA.
(UP)-Berle Putnam, the hiking
postman of Prescott Ariz., descend
ed onto the floor of the Grand Can
yon today in a renewal of his 200
mile walk to Boulder Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Lindber9h Talk
Starts Fireworks
Filler Urges Distinction Between Arms
For Defense and Offense; Pit+man
Charges Indy Favors Aggression

WASHINGTON, Oct ID. (UP)-Chairman Key Pitt
d. Nev of the senate foreign relations committee
charged today that Col Charles A Lndbergh apparently
approves of the brutal conquest of European democra
ces by otataran governments. In formal statement
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Sympathies, Joe

Sympathies, Joe
If 13 is unlucky, Joe Lizarraras
Is about as safe as man shooting
off firecrackers in an ammunition
factory.
Joe technically EdwarO was 26
years old Friday the 18th. He was
born Oct. 13, 1913, and unless our
mathematics are off he has now
reached the age of twice 13. The
80 of 1889 is three times 13 and we
could probably keep this up for
ever.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
By Accident, Mistake, Gosh

By Accident, Mistake, Gosh
When reporter fell down on
the job of covering the Holtville
game, the sports editor did some
tall telephoning for details. Gordon
Schneider finally located a girl who
had been to the game and the con-
versation was as follows:
@. when did Holtville score?'
A. EARLY in the game
@. How did they score?"
A. by touchdowns.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Prisoner Fasting
To Prove Theory

Fasting for fun for fifteen days the record estab-
lished Saturday by an Imperial county jail prisoner in
self imposed no-food- for month experiment.
E. Braxton Dodd, 45year-od shoemaker successfully
passed the half way mark his test pet theory that
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
MexicaIi Faces Crisis As
Feud Victim Succumbs
u AMBLINe
X EPORTER
i-UniOn?-

Anti UniOn?-
That blush on Jack Tackett's face
was real Saturday.
Jack policed the football park last
night and every time he passed the
group of volunteer policemen (on
strike because the football job does
MT pay) they shouted:
"Scab!"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
ScOrns to Shoot

ScOrns to Shoot
This is going too far.
Doyle Stewart is now accused OF
knocking doves out of the air with
a gun barrel.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Waitress Killed by Hit.Run Driver
North Of Ca|exico; Two Mexicans
Held; Battered Death Car SOUGHT
frankie Martinez, Police Character, 33rd to
Die in Imperial County Traffic Accidents
Since Jan. 1st; Inquest Slated Monday

CALEXICO, Oct. 14.-Frankie Martinez, TO- waitress
and police character, killed by hit-andrun driver
who left her battered body beside the highway 25 miles
north of Caeco early Saturday. Deputy Coroner Her.
Hughes said Her death brought the Imperial county
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Haunting Her

Haunting Her
Earlene Northrop, touring a farm
with city-bred members of her uni
versity class, had to demonstrate
how a COW is MIXED
"They weren't sure where the
milk came from nor how it got
out.
Here l go off to school to get
away from cows, and this happens,
You can't win
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
War Bull etinS
SINK SUBS, SENATOR URGES
WASHINGTON Oct IA Uu

SINK SUBS, SENATOR URGES
WASHINGTON Oct Ia. (UP)-Sen Claude
urged today that
marines and vessels entering the limits the
TANKER SURVIVORS SAVED
NEW YORK. Oct H. (UP)-The Black Diamond
reported today that its freghte
survivors of the French
sea Thursday and was believed to have with
ROOSEVELT WANTS WAR;" CLAIM
IOkfO Oct a. UP-TOshiO ShiratOi. former 10
Italy said today that
against participation
would like to the
his election for third
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
ColOrful HOwdy-

COIOrful HOWdy-
This happened a number of years
ago, but it's still worth a laugh
A schoolgirl, assigned to learn
Good morning in as many lam
guages as possible, called Ed Rau
to find out how to pronounce the
phrase in Polish. At 6 am. her call
was bit untimely and Ed was
awakened from deep sleep.
HE told me a lot of Polish, but
I don't think it was Good Morning. y
she recalled
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
800 Lives Lost.
Admiralty Fears:
1900 on Vessel
Germans Score Second Major Triumph
In North Sea Naval Maneuverins; English
Announce Three Submarines DESTROYED

LONDON, Oct. IA. (UP)-The admiralty announced
today the sinking of the 20 150ton bateshp Royal Oak
presumably by German U-boat, with possible loss of
more han 800 officers and
The death toll remained uncertain pending further
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
WEATHER

Maximum temperature 81, minimum So; am.
temperature 81, humidity 5O noon temperature 95,
humidity 26; 5 p.m temperature SO, humidity 4S.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15
Markets IN BRIEF

"'NNNCiS uN DNiCT
L. A Hay: u s. No. $16-16.50; U.s. No. 2 leafy S14-
1450; u S. No. S13-13.5O; MINI. Flax, Dec $780,.
Butter: Los Angeles 31c Butterfat, Imperial
Valley, fob. ranch grade A, 4Oc; manufacturing
milk 33c; route gathered cream, 2919c.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-15

uncertain pending further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
PARTY AND DDANCE
 PLANNED MAY 3l
Community Players Are Obliged to Cancel Next
 Weeks Date
lITCHFIELD Correspondent: Nellie 5. tair- grieve. Phone SIS

Litchfield, May 19.-The card party and dance to be sponsored by the Litchfield Community Players at the Playhouse is scheduled for the night of May 31, instead of May 26, in crder not to interfere with the pop concert to be staged on May 26 by the Litchfield High school musical organizations. The committee for the players that will have charge of the card party and dance includes Mar guerite Bissell, Josephine ComporeSi, Tony Casadei, Dan Dobie and Frances August.
 Clifford L. Martinez of Bantam Lake, member of the sophomore class at Rensselaer, Polytechnic In- stitute, Troy, N. Y, who is taking the mechanical engineering course, has been named counselor for Rensselaer's next freshman camp. Counselors are selected for their scholastic records, general qualica- tions and success in extra-curricular activities. Martinez is the son of MT. and Mrs. Charles J. Martinez of Deer Island, Bantam Lake.
 The Misses Marion and Isabel Macy of New York city are at their summer residence on Old South road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
List of Donors
 To s. A. Appeal Posted Today.
Additional donations towards the

t Additional donations towards the Salvation Arrny's financial drive were received by Philip yon Tobel from Miss Lucie Bischert, Nathan Miskin, Jerry Scarpion, J. Harold Root, Mrs. c. A. Hamilton, Rob- ert Liddell, Elizabeth M. Weeks, Clarence J. Bartlett. Gunnar A. Schlander, F. w. Judson, Robert s. Herr, George A. Harper, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Davis, James Con- long, Harold B. Post, Florence Sellew, Mrs. c. G. ,Penniman, George R. Leggett, Orton P. Camp, Miss Adele Barrow, Walter L. Wood, Edward s. Sanderson, 1T. Everett Allen, Bunker Hill Bridge club. Helen sperry, Miss Elizabeth A. Somers, Miss Josephine H. Somers, Miss Alethea R. Puffer, E. Louise Coe, William B. Price, c. R. Yales, Fred s. an Valken- burg, John P. Elton, James R. Coe, Samuel P. Williams, Jr, AL bert D. Smith, Mrs. Metilda J. Ball.
 Adjutant Hugo Wiberg spoke over station WATR last night on the character building work for young people that Is being carried on by the local corps through its Sunday school, Boy Scout troop, young peoples legion and Corps Cadet brigade. Tonight Lieuten- ant Charles Crispell, assistant to Adjutant Wiberg, will give a brief talk over the same station at 5:15 on the social service activities of the army.
 The employees of the Lux Clock company turned in their contri- buttons yesterday to Adjutant Wiberg in the amount of $87.90. which is little over the amount Subscribed last year. Donations were also received from the work CTS at the Waterbury Clock Co. Others from whom financial aid was received yesterday were the Larson Furniture Co, the Litsky Pharmacy, Dr. Charles, Engelke and MT. James s. Martin. ? %"'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
BON FIRE BANS ! WILL CONTINUE
Marshal Lahey Prohibits All Until Grass Condi-
 tions Change

All bon fires have been prohibited by Fire Marshal Dennis Lahey as a result of the outbreak of grass and brush fires in fields and woodlands now dry as finder.
 The ban will continue until the condition of the grass and brush changes, the marshal said.
 Brush fires yesterday were report ed twice at the Horan property on Highland street, the first time short ly after 12 o'clock noon, and later at Mid-afternoon. Three companies extinguished the blaze. The fires were caused by children playing with matches, according to author ities. and Marshal Lahey and Lieu tenant Eugene A. Legge, of his staff. conferred with Miss Sadie F. Rigney, principal of Henry s. Chase school, requesting her to warn chil- dren against playing with matches.
 The companies and state fire wardens fought an extensive brush fire on the Tracy estate on Wooster street at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. A vacant house on the property was threatened by the blaze for time, but firemen suc- ceeded in saving it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19

Sickmund, James Abercrombie, Mrs. William SigIior, Mrs. Lillian Wildman, Mrs. Willir = Book, Mrs. Kate Matthews, H. Wilson. W. Flisher, F. P. Lancaster, J. Field, MT. and Mrs. c. w. Lancaster, Mrs. Mabel Atwood. Mrs Ida Deschene, MT. and Mrs. Howard Arde, MT. and Mrs. Ralph c. Clinton, Mrs. Oliver Hill, Mrs. D. J. Grenier, Mrs. Will liam. Jerman, Mrs. G. Held, Mrs. Charles Book, Loren Chase, Mrs. stephen Halloway, Mrs. Thomas Gibbons, Mrs. Fred Mason, Mrs. Felix LeBouf, Miss Marjorie Wild man. Mrs. William Busi, Mrs. George Troendly, Mrs. James Kielty, Mrs. Earl Reynolds, Mrs. William Reid. Mrs. Merrill Forton. Mrs. Sam Fenn, Mrs. Harry LaVigne. Mrs. Raymond Beach. Rev. and Mrs. Edward Mer- Till, Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Locke, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Corcoran. MT. and Mrs. George Budge, and Mrs. Clar- ence Anderson. r
 Briefs
 The members of the Mothers Club of the Congregational Church. will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Chalres Andrews of Frederick street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
HEALTH OFFICER
 FILES PROTEST
Joins Opposition to Bill Prohibiting Charging of:
 Fees at Abaftoirs
Especial to The lDenocrat)

State Capitol, Hartford. May is-- The senate yesterday referred back to the committee on public health and safety a bill which would pro- hibit municipal abattoirs from charging fees except for butcheriIlg. It was reported that Dr, Edward ,J, Godfrey, Waterbury health ofncer, was one of several persons writing to protest against the bill. {
 The measure had earlier passed the lower house. At present munich pal slaughter houses charge fees for overnight storage of meat.
 Despite opposition by Senator George T. Culhane, the senate adopted a bill limiting the size of signs used at gasoline station to an- nounce the price per gallon of gas- oline. The Waterbury senator said the bill favored the big oil compan- ies at the expense of the independ- entrretailer. V $s e&f
 The bill provides that figures. in the price signs, shall not be more than 2 l-2 inches high, and that the entire sign shall not have an area of more than f26 square inches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
CENTER OF TOWN AGAIN MOVING
Shifts Toward Main, Hill= side Sts.; Building Line
 Is Still Problem
oAKvILLE
Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin
 1877 WatertOwn Avenue 4

Oakville, May 19.-Oakyille is go- ing through a readjustment period and a relocation of its center which this time may start and keep things going in the right way and place. Older residents recall when the busi- ness establishments of the village were located at the bottom of the Pin Shop Hill at Shields tavern. The drug store and barber shop, also a fruit store run by Rocco Mara, Sr., were all centered at this point and the end of the trolley line was there. Another establish mei1t of memory of that time was a restaurant. operated by Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19

Adams, who at present resides in the glen. As time went on the cen- ter moved to the top of the hill, and development there started in 1917 with the operation of the Byrnes Drug company, which acted as the center of all activities around that point for years. For the last five years, the center has steadily moved to the corner of Main and Hillside which is in the center of the village. This is now the end of the bus line and near South school.
 The new Oakville post office is now getting under way with the steam shovel ready to start operat- ing. The Fulton Market company is also building a one story building consisting of four stores south of the present Byrnes building.
 Although no agreement has been reached about a building line, ac- cording to the owners of the prop critics concerned, it is hoped that a good wide sidewalk will continue to be built in front of the new structure. It was enormously stated in local paper last week that this matter had been settled by the se- lectmen. They however are power- less as the town has no building ordinance or building lines estab- lished. Such matters are clearly now up to the property owners for agreement among themselves.
 It will be recalled that the Main street of Watertown is entirely too narrow, due to just such condition, and the fact that the buildings were not kept back, and the selectmen could do nothing about it. The town of Watertown must face the facts regarding these ordinances SOmeday and the sooner the better.
 During such an expansion as is at present going on it is very es- sential, that out of town owners be stopped from doing as they please both in Watertown and Oakville and depreciating adjoining prop erty. tS
 Civic minded citizens have for years been interested in developing and laying out Oakville and all pres- ent endeavors are directly the re- suits of work by w. Harry Byrnes, property owner and business man of Oakville for nearly 25 years. To him and Congressman J. Joseph Smith must be given full credit for getting Oakville's coming new post office which will be very similar to the one recently erected in Thom- aston. {.
 Congratulations to Mir. Byrnes and may his erdeavors continue for the betterment of the village.
 Card Party Successful
 The card party held at the All Saints Church hall last evening for the benefit of the Church Mission was very successful. Prizes were awarded to each table and lunch- con was served. 4at. fl.
 Those attending were: Mir. anc Mrs. Emil Bussemey IT.. and Mrs Harry Lank. Mrs. Henry Chapman Mrs. William Windcbank, Mrs. Alma Hungcrford. Mrs. Leonard Hunger ford. Mrs. Loren Chase, Mr1. John Murphy. Mrs. Edwin Wells. Mra, Q
 A. Mo1grovc. Mira. Richard Wild man. Mrs Ice Moore. Mfa. Hefl rekc. Mrs. August Reichcnbnch 4Ff William poot. Af4 kdml'n<
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
CHURCH SPONSORS
 MR., MRS. DANCE

Old fashioned and modern steps will be exhibited at the MT. and Mrs Dance to be given this evening at 8:15 o'clock in the parish hall of St. Thomas church, featuring music by the Playboys with Ed Parker prompting.
 Edward Coughlin and Mrs. Joseph Delaney are co-chairmen of the af- fair, assisted by MT, and Mrs. John Langley, MT. and Mrs. Michael Grout, MT. and Mrs. Fred Rappelt, MT. and Mrs. John Martinson, MT. and Mrs. Martin Crean, MT. and Mrs. Matthew Tuohy, MT. and Mrs. Penfield McDonough, MT. and Mrs. Bernie Reilley, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Castonguay, Mrs. Florence Coughlin, Mrs. D. J. Healey and Mrs. Thomas McEyoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
Market Is Again Very Irregular At Opening
American Issues Dipped in London Exchange SteeIs Aviation Oils, Coppers All Had Small Losses

eased. while cotton futures opened 1 to g points higher.
 Steel, aviation, oil and copper stocks were small losers at the out set. A number of issued opened lat the previous close and volume continued light.
 United States Steel preferred cas- ed l-4 point to a new low at 100 3-4. while the common lost l-8 to 43 5-8. Bethlehem was down 1-2 at 5I 3-4 and Youngstown Sheet & Tube down 3-8 at 3l 5-8.
 Anaconda dipped slightly.
 General Motors opened at the pre- vious close while Chrysler lost l-8 to 63 3-4. Douglas Aircraft was slightly lower. Small losses were noted in Standard of New Jersey, North American, Sears Roebuck and U. s. Rubber.
 Monsanto Chemical declined nearly | ? points to 95 and Hercules Powder was down a point at 65 Ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19
FORECLOSURE

Judge John F. McDonough grant, ed the following foreclosure judg- ment in the court of common pleas today:
 City of Waterbury against John McClean and others, law day, first Monday of April, 1940.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-19

fled that he had ghost writer" Ford's personal column in the Inde- pendent.
 Following this joint tribuiation, Cameron and Ford grew even closer, and ever since that time Q92D Cameron has been sort of minis ter er-without-portfolio" to Ford. He supervises Ford's personal publicity. He issues statements ill Ford'S name and that of the company. He makes speeches, edits "house organs, writes pamphlets, speaks on the radio and at meetings
 So closely have Cameron and Ford become identified in publicity activi- ties that when Ford speaks, many newsmen suspect that, paraphrasing Genesis, the voice is Ford's voice, but the hands are the hands of Cameron. Certainly there has been a mutual mental influence, one on the other. CONCERNED WITH
 JEWISH QUESTIONS
 Semitism still interests Cameron. He has been active in the Anglo Saxon Federation, curious organi- zation preoccupied with mystical and esoteric speculations on the position of Jewry historically and in the modern world.
 John L. Spivak, left-wing report CT, told the Massachusetts legis]a- tive investigative committee that much of the anti-Jewish naterlal being put out by the Nazi Bund was rewritten from material issued by the Anglo-Saxon Federation. Came ron calls these accusations "absurd' denies that he is more than rank and-file member of the Federation, though once director.
 A brilliant polemicist, Cameron might have been great lawyer. An impressive speaker who speaks with a restraint freighted with emotion, he might have been a great actor. FAMOUS PUBLICLY
 RETIRING PRIVATELY
 But all these talents are now con- centrated on the radio hour when his short siX-minute talks are Sand- wiched with great music to reach through 93 stations an audience of