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Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
TEACHING COMMUNISM
(HanfOrd SentineI)

Wisely expressing apprehension of the
alleged teaching of Communism in Cali
fornia schools and universities the exec
utive committee of Associated Farmers,
representing the counties of Fresno, Ma
dera, Kings, Tulare and Kern, meeting
in Fresno recently, adopted resolution
urging an immediate Investigation as TO
such teachings in Fresno State college
and other state universities and schools
with a view of stopping it.
Adoption of the resolution was sug-
gested by O. L. Baker, president OF the
MADEIRA County Farm Bureau, and a
member of the Associated Farmers exec
utive committee.
He stated that his son, formerly a
student at Fresno State college, had
withdrawn as a student and Baker init
mated that the cause was the objection
able teachings"
The resolution recites that the Asso-
ciated Farmers "are apprehensive Of the
er isms in colleges and other schools and
calls on the trustees of such institutions
to make an immediate investigation OF
the teaching staffs, "to avoid the pitfalls
which entrap the people of European
countries"
It is apparent the resolution sets forth
that certain teachers have crossed the
line of pure knowledge and in fact actu-
ally are promoting and propagandizing
principles which are against the Amerl-
can way of life and will result in the ultl-
mate undermining of democratic institu-
tions if allowed to continue. Such here
sy should be prevented.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
WHAT IS FREEDOM?

A L. Wirin, Of 1884 memory in Impe-
rial Valley, has filed suit in Fresno
charging MADEIRA farmers with suppress
ing liberty and denying freedom to labor
ers in the MADEIRA cotton strike.
Now somebody should file suit charg-
ing Wirin and his friends, together with
the strikers, with denying the right to
work to those who want to work, deny
ing property rights to those who own
property, and advocating that all en-
ployes ignore the right of an employer
to peaceful possession of his personal
property.
If freedom has been denied in MADEIRA,
it is highly possible that the farmers are
not the greatest offenders. When gang
of men threatens bodily harm to one who
wants to continue working, surely that
is denial of freedom. But Wirin would
Mt think of that.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
MEMBER
POLITICAL DICTATORSHIP
IN LOUISIANA AND HERE

Were taking over this office on the
governors orders
Thus seven uniformed officers Of the
Louisiana state police explained their oc-
cupation of the attorney generals office
in Baton Rouge this week.
And thus Gov. Earl X Long of Louis
lana drove home telling blow in his
campaign to elect City Attorney Francis
Burns of New Orleans to the attorney
generals position now held by David NJ.
Ellison, who is running as an indepen-
dent candidate to retain his office.
In a tangled skien of politics. the gov
ernor declared that Ellison had been
illegally appointed attorney general. Ell
lison, fighting against one of the strong
est political machines in the United
States, denied the governors contention.
And behind it all was the shadow of a
political dictatorship from which the
California electorate can learn a valu-
able lesson before the people go to the
polls in this state Nov. Z.
The Louisiana dictatorship was set
up by the late Huey Long, brother of the
new governor Of that state. When Long
was assassinated, many believed his die
tatorship had been broken. But Dictator
ships do not die that easily. 1t still goes
on, directed by new hands, but striving
for the same old obiective-control of
the state, the people and the public
pocketboOk
Hardly noticed in one proposition to
be voted upon by the people of this state
Nov. is a clause which would set up a
political and economic dictatorship with
out equal even in Louisiana. AT least the
people in that state, if sufficiently arous-
ed. can oust from office any public Off
cial they do not like. Under the so-called
Ham-and-Eggs act, the people would be
powerless to control or even to express
displeasure at the acts of one of their
Servants, the administrator himself.
The Retirement Life Payments Act,
embodying the Ham and Eggs plan,
makes its administrator a dictator over
the destinieS Of thousands Of people. He
would not be responsible to the governor.
He could not be called upon to answer in
the courts for his acts. He could not be
guided, directed, influenced or punished
by the legislature He would, in other
words, be responsible to nobody but him
self
Could he be recalled? Technically, yes.
Actually, no. For, if a recall election
were successful in ousting him. he would
under the act have the power to appoint
his own successor If his successor were
recalled in turn, he, too, could appoint
the man to follow him.
Seeing what happens in Louisiana un-
der political dictatorship, the people
of California should be resolved more
firmly than ever that no act will pass
which would set up such a dictatorship.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
Famous Sayings

Attorney General Frank Murphy
has assigned himself one of the
most difficult of all tasks. The best
hope for earring it through lies in
the fact that he recognizes in ad-
vance the difficulties, is prepar-
ing for them, and is determined to
see them through.
He has assured the National
Conference on Civil Liberties in
the Present Emergency that I'VE
can prevent and punish the abuse
of liberty by sabotage, disorder,
and violence without destroying
liberty itselE" Murphy left no
doubt that he intends to squelch
at the outset any illegal activities
which violate or abuse American
neutrality or tend to drag the
United States into war via the in
ternal outrage route.
The United States proposes to have
its laws obeyed, by citizen and
alien. Any repetition of the plot
tings and sabotage, the reign of
terror attempted by alien influences
in 1916. must be vigorously pre-
vented Not only are such incidents
violations of law and internal peace
in themselves, but they rouse war
passions and destroy the chance
of sane appraisal of war issues and
events.
Nevertheless. that is no license
for engaging in an indiscriminate
witchhunt, creating panic furor
of deportations and prosecutions
instead of prosecutions. In war
time, and this is wartime in the
world generally, even if not in the
United States, many bitter injus-
ticeS can be done in such a CAM
paign. So Murphy is right in pro-
missing and preparing to avoid the
mistakes and wrongs against Ii
berty that were done in the name
of patriotism in the World War"
Murphy was Detroit lawyer
during the first part of the World
War era, until he enlisted to go
to officers training camp at Fort
Sheridan and later overseas and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
Willis Thornton's Editorial on:
The First Step is to Realize the Difficulty

into the army of occupation. He
undoubtedly has clear personal
recollection of some of the Things
done by misguided and overenthu-
siastic patriots. This time, enforce
ment will be carried on mot by
overzealous, inexperienced laymen,
but by men who have been equip
ped for their work by careful train
ing"
Il do not believe that a demo-
cracy must necessarily become
something other than a democracy
in order to protect its national in
terestS." he said, promising prompt
action against all subversive ac-
tivities. But, he emphasized that
such action would be within the
law, carried out by trained and
properly authorized law officers,
and not by vigilante groups, anna
teurS, or industrial organizations
which nigh The tempted to use
such a situation to strike against
labor leaders who seem to them
personally troublesome.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24

after the evening AASal' We IL soy
your destiny very likely is settled
right then"
Most people dawdle around after
that accomplishing nothing. They
listen to the radio and read a news
uaDer at the same time. they tin
ker at this and that; and when bed
time comes, have accomplished
nothing whatsoever The people
who have found their way to
leadership have not done this.
They have made every moment
count. At this daily crisis they
make use of minutes that other
people suuander. When Theodore
Roosevelt was President of the
United States. with all the cares
and responsibilities of the country
on his shoulders, he kept a book
on his desk which he snatched up
and read while waiting for the
next appointment.
A boy living on ranch in Idaho
knew what TO do at seven O'Clock.
He had to work on the farm, and
he was tired when he came to the
house in the opening, but he got
something more out OF his time
than sitting around idly gossiping.
He studied electricity, with special
interest in radio.
When he was 10 his father died,
and he had to support the family.
He went TO Salt Lake City and got
an office Job. In the evenings, az
ter dinner, he worked for himself.
No idling; he must get something
out of every evening. And he did
exactly that, for he learned about
other things than electricity. He
learned about electro chemistry and
metallurgy. and he experimental in
televiSion. That boy was Phllo T
FarnsWorth, who now owns his
own television company. If he
hadn't made use of his spare time
he wouldn't be where he is today
a leader in television in America
II Columbus, Ohio, there was
a German-Swiss family with sew
en- children. The puniest, most de-
licate child was named Edward
He had a job sweeping floors ir
an automobile factory. When sthe
day was over, The other boys loafec
and frittered away their time, but
Edward didn't. He wanted to gel
something out of every moment
He took a course in engineering al
a correspondence school. After
while ne became an expert auto.
mobile driver-and was Genera
Pershings chauffeur during the
World War. Who was that man.
Eddie Rickenbacker! Now presi-
dent of the Eastern Air Lines
And he got his start by making
use of his spare time. While others
loafed, he studied and advanced
himself. It's a practice any one
can follow. Tonight, instead ol
loafing around, why don't you dc
something useful? Try it, not just
for a few nights, but for a yeal
an check up on yourself at the
end of that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24

One little boy
held up his hand,
Dinner time"
And of course
there was a laugh,
then Mr.. Wiggam
told them some
thing that is pro-
foundly true. The
most important
moment of the
day, he said lis
the moment right
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24

Statesmen face great problems
in this world of today. Chamber
lain must try to win the war;
Roosevelt must try to keep the
United States out of it, and Gov
ernor James of Pennsylvania must
climb Sc steps every night to go
to bed.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24

Although peasant costumes" are
disappearing in all countries, wood
en- clogs will continue to be worn
by farmers of the Netherlands. The
soil is SO wet and soden that it is
impossible to wear leather shoes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
Dale
CARNEGIE

One day Albert Edward Wig
gam. writer and lecturer, address
ing a group of students, said
What is the most important mo-
meut of the day9"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
Photographs

September is second only to June
in popularity as month for mar
riage. Farmers prefer TO marry after
harvest when they have time to
relax.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-24
THOUGHTS for the Day

Also Judah kept not the commandments of the Lord
their God but walked in the statutes of Israel which
they made-Kings 1919.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
until that promised auditorium ma

until that promised auditorium ma
terializes.
Last nights performance was also
the occasion for the Washington
public to hear for the first time
Emma Redell, who began her musi-
cal career in this city, and has sung
in opera with outstanding success
all over the world except in her ma
tive city. Already having received
wide acclaim for her Interpretation
of the role Of Elsa, she added that
Of yesterdays audience to the long
list. The exceptionally sweet quail
ity Of her voice is perfect for the
tender music assigned to Elsa and
Miss Redell's artistry and poise
made much Of every scene. Her
singing Of the well-known aria in
the first act. and her scene with
Ortrud in the second was finely
done and Immediately established,
with the infections which she used,
the character Of this most womanly
type which Wagner immortalized.
The noted tenor Of the Metro
poltan Opera, Frederic Jagel, was
the Lohengrin, role which he made
noble and impressive. His voice Is
especially we'll suited to the part,
for it has all the clarity and fineness
of quality necessary for the trying
Nun Sci Bedankt, Mein Leber
Schwan" and at the same time .
robustness that brings dignity to his
announcements later in the scene.
Evening star., 1939-02-16

He u forceful In his acting and In
every way fulfilled the picture of the
shining knight. Numerous curtain
calls indicated the success OF Miss
Redell and Mr.. Jagel.
Two. powerful voices were heard
IN the Ortrud Of Elizabeth Wysor
and the Telramund Of Francis Row.
Miss Wysor has q most ringing con-
tyalto, rich and full except when
reaching to the limit Of its range,
and she managed to invest her por-
trayal Of the part with the proper
sinister aspect. Mr.. Row was q
clustering Telramund, stressing the
evilness Of this character In q con-
fncing way.
Francis Barnard was rather q mild
King Henry I, while the role Of
the Royal Herald was we'll taken
and well sung by William Fletcher
Smith. The chorus was large and
anxious to do its best, but suffered
from the smallness Of the stage,
which prevented It's members from
seeing the conductor when the
whole cast was present.
A very special word Of praise
should be given the orchestra, ex-
cellently conducted by Maurice de
Abravanel. It is q splendidly toned
group, expert in the business Of
playing opera. It proved how, with
q little effort, it is possible to have
flrst-rate players who play In tune
and in the spirit Of the opera, and
that there Is no need for the audi.
ence to suffer from the kind Of
orchestra usually assembled for local
operate presentation.
Evening star., 1939-02-16

formAnceS, IN the matter OF prompt
beginning and short waits between
acts, did not hold last evening, the
opera starting half an hour behind
schedule, with only the second act
completed by 1880.
In spite of these drawbacks, the
management is to be congratulated
for the valiant attempt that was
made to give 'Lohengrin" with all
Its traditional pageantry. It was an
almost superhuman undertaking,
with everything against its success
from the material angle, but it was
managed somehow and no indica-
ton was lacking that was needed to
give a proper idea Of the scene.
Wagner seemed never to consider
the difficulties Of staging his operas,
and did not hesitate to include many
tricky bits Of scenic effects that
taxed the ingenuity Of the stage
force in getting them to work with
out mishap.
The arrival Of Lohengrin in q
swan-drawn boat is the problem of
this opera, and doubly so on a stage
that has no mechanical equipment
Of theater type. But the swan "a
painted one) moved with even tempo
last evening and, with q little stretch
Of the Imagination, Lohengrin's en-
trance was as thrilling as it was
expected to be. The narrow stage
area interfered with the display,
usually elaborate, in the second act,
but here again the illusion was given,
which is all that can be hoped for
Evening star., 1939-02-16

Fourteenth street and Colorado ave-
nue. NV. The association, having
been successful In having . police
man stationed at the latter corner
during afternoon rush hours,
thanked No. 8 police precinct ON
GERS and asked that q policeman be
stationed at Sixteenth and Kennedy
streets NV. on Sundays.
Filling In Of part of Beach drive
just north Of Park road In Rock
Greek Park was urged In q motion
by Mr.. Pawling after George M.
Gooch, vice president. reported flood
waters covered the road and forced
its closing after heavy rains.
A proposal by Mr.. Pawling that
drivers be required to have photo
graphs on their permits as an aid
to Identification and to prevent
loaning permits was opposed by
Evening star., 1939-02-16

ANN PAGE BAKING POWDER y: lie
Thoroughly reliable. Guaranteed.
Evening star., 1939-02-16

Haviland Hobbs ~ unnecessary.
Mr.. Hobbs said drivers had enough
regulations to abide by now.
Mr.. 0ooch appointed John Gull
foyle chairman Of the newly created
Safety Committee.
Mrs. Florence B. Bonos was ad-
mitted a. 4 new member.
The meeting was held IN the
Brightwood School,
Evening star., 1939-02-16
More Traffic Lights
Urqed 10 Reduce Toll

Contending that some Of the lives
lost at unregulated Intersections are
worth saving. Jesse Pawling, CHAIR
man Of the Sixteenth Street High
lands Citizens Associations Streets
and Alleys Committee, called for $50
additional trafic lights throughout
the city instead Of the Is which the
$25, 900 item in the budget could
provide.
In the associations area, members
were told, lights are needed par
ticularly at Sixteenth and Kennedy
streets NV, 1t Colorado avenue
and Sixteenth street NV. and at
Evening star., 1939-02-16

fair for the drst time in ths history
OF tho association, according 70 T.
Ormonde Nichols Of Bethesda, Nd,
secretary.
Among the guest speakers wi1l bs
Maj. Mel d. Burgee. new prin-
cipal OF the school. The senior class
as well as the faculty Of Charlotte
Hall will be represented.
Evening star., 1939-02-16

Made from ingredients fevad only h Ne
finest mse.'oni Produe.s :. +sssy. delicious
and low IN eost. Am Page MseAreni and
Spaghetti srs nsds from Ssmo|ina-a fine
wheat -four Met makes superior product.
Ann Page Noodles are made Of Durum
wheat flour and egg yoks.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
School Plans Benefit

Sponsored by the Parent Teacher
Association Of the East Silver Spring
(Md0 School, bingo party will be
held tomorrow at pm. at the
school.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
Miss Redell Is Acclaimed
In 'Lohengrin' Elsa Role
Wagner Opera Effectively Staged
Despite Limitations of
Constitution Hall
By ALICE EVERSMAN.

The presentation Of Wsgners Iohenn on Cnsuion Han
tunt to hear under evident
evening by the size of the audience which paonzed this third
series being
good
Evening star., 1939-02-16

Argentina is endeavoring to ma
tionalize It's oil resources.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
Charlotte Holl Alumni
To Banquet SATURDAY.

The Charlotte Hall (Nd.) Alumni
Association will hold it, annual mid
winter banquet and dance Saturday
night 1T the Maynower Hotel. La
dies have been invited TO the AZ
Evening star., 1939-02-16

Ann Pose Grape Jelly 8 OF. glass l0e
Made Of real fruit Juices
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
NOTICE Of SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
JOS. 5. Russell has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida he
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 500 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State of Florida, to-wit
Lot 10, Bin. &, Tr. 80. as recorded
in Monroe County Records, Deed
Book ca. Page 173, Deed Book A,
Page 276.
The taxes to he sold are evil
denced by certificate No. " of 271
of 1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1899, both inclusive.
Also, Lot 90, Blk. 6, Tr. so. as re-
corded in Monroe County Records,
Deed Book "A, Page PIG. Deed
Book C-3, Page 173.
The taxes to he sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 273 of
1926 and represent taxes for the
years 1925 to 1889, both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will he sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West, on the 25th day of
May, 1889. at 300 o'clock T.. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of May.
1889.
(SEALD Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
mayIO- I7-24l939-M21S1
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CERTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that
Eugenio Martinez q. w. ShrouD has
med with me written request that
the tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 1876 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State of Florida, to-wit
Lot 20, Blk. /, Tr. 80. as recorded
in Monroe County Records, Deed
Book D-1, Page i57.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 695 of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1889, both inclusive.
Also, Lot 81, Biz. |, Tr. so, as re-
corded in Monroe County Records,
Deed Book d., Page 1877
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 696 of
1880 and represent taxes for the
years 1929 to 1889, both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West. on the 25th day of
May, 1889. at 800 O'Clock =. NJ.
Dated this the 10th day of May,
1889.
(SEAL) Ross G. Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
may10-17 -24,1939-M2171
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
. NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
- CERTIFICATES

VIM. R. Warren e' has e filed With with
me written request that the
tax. certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 1916 of the 1887 acts of
the Legislature, upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State of Florida, to-wit:
Lot 3, Blk. 2, Jacksonville. Big
coppitt,, Plat Book l. Page So. as
recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords. Deed Book Y, Page 81.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1867 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1893. both inclusive.
Also, Lot 4. Blk, 2, Johnsonville,
Big coppitt, Plat Book 1. Page So,
| Jrds. Deed Book Y, Page 81.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1868 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1899, both inclusive
Also, Lot 5, Blk. ., Johnsonville,
Big Coppitt, Plat Book |, Page So,
as recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords, Deed Book Y, Page 81.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1859 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1899, both inclusive.
Also, Lot 6, Blk. 2, Johnsonville,
Big Coppitt, Plat Book /, Page So,
as recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords, Deed Book Y, Page 81.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1860 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1889, both Inclusive.
Also, Lot I, Blk. 2, Johnsonville.
Big COppitt, Plat Book |, Page So,
as recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords. Deed Book Y, Page 3l1.
The taxes to be sold are evil
denced by certificate No. 1861 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to 1889, both inclusive.
Also, Lot s, Blk. 2, Johnsonville,
Big Coppitt, Plat Book 1, Page So,
as recorded in Monroe County Rec
ords Deed Books Y, Page 81.
The taxes to be sold are evi-
denced by certificate No. 1862 of
1927 and represent taxes for the
years 1926 to- 1889. both inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door
in Key West. on the 25th day of
May, 1899, at 500 o'clock P. M.
Dated this the 10th day of May,
1889. .Et
(SEALO Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court, Monroe County,
Florida.
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