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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

his arrest at the Mexican DOrder
by two Imperial county officers.
The German is prisoner in the
county Jail where he was placed
Wednesday night by Undersheriff
Rodney Clarke and FL Centre Spe-
cial Police Patrolman Raul Mateus,
He was arrested on warrant from
New Jersey. Sheriff Robert w.
Ware telegraphed New Jersey Of
ficers Thursday morning that Rit-
ter was in custody.
He was loaned" to authorities
for prosecution on the New Jersey
charges, immigration officers said,
When the case is settled he will
be deported again. to Mexico If
Mexico will accept him. If not, he
is scheduled to return to his native
land. He wants to return to Mex
leo, seek readmittance to the Unit
ed States. and apply for citizenship,
he said Thursday.
Ritter denied that he is guilty OF
the charges against him and said
they were brought by Ward Krem-
er, his former attorney and city
attorney of Ashbury Park, N. j.,
whom he dismissed when he dis
covered he was Jewish. The amount
mentioned in the complaint was
about $4,000, he said.
He has nothing to do with the
$33 100000 credited to him by his
secretary Charles Winters, he said
repeatedly Winters was arrested at
Brawley March II at the time Rit-
ter eluded capture and slipped
across the border into Mexico. He
refused to comment on the money
and would not answer questions
about it. Winters said the money
was supposed to be used for Nazi
propaganda in the United States.
Fantastic tales of intrigue and
financial deals with entanglements
in many countries sprinkle Ritter's
conversation. He speaks with a
German accent but is easily un-
derstood He is a doctor of laws and
gave his profession as manager of
a coal business. He said he was
an officer in the German army
corresponding to colonel in the
American army, and served with
a cavalry regiment at the front
during the World war.
His manner is pleasant and his
conversation convincing. when
booked at the county Jail he had
10 cents in United States money
and 1920 in Mexican money.
Ritter said he was not a Nazi
but conservative and was not a
Nazi spy. He insisted he did not
Continued on Page 6, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

GDJldllY ClldIdCJtlAAcQ DO q ihNi"S'
to peace and security, Chamberlain
indicated he felt that Italy's action
was unjustified
Chamberlain declared that on
Sunday, the government learned
from Athens that it was 1taly's in
tention to attack the strategic
Greek Island of Corfu in the Aeg-
can sea, and that the Greek minis
ter here subsequently confirmed the
information.
The prime minister said that the
Italian minister to London told
Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax that
although the Italians we're not GO
ing to threaten Greek independence
any British occupation of Corfu
would produce dangerous reactions.
Lord Halifax, Chamberlain said,
told the minister that Britain was
not occupying Corfu and warned
Italy not to occupy it.
Chamberlain declared that the
government attaches the greatest
Importance TO the avoidance of dis
turDance by force or tnfeatS OF
force of the status quo in the
Mediterranean and the Balkan
peninsula.
He recalled that Italy had agreed
to respect the status quo in the
Mediterranean area. and emphaS-
lied that the Adriatic Is part of the
Mediterranean
In making his pledge to Greece
and Rumania, Chamberlain said:
"The government will lend Greece
and Rumania, if their independence
is threatened, all the support in
their power
Implying that Italy had clearly
Continued Oh Page g. Col. -
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BY UNITED PRESS

Temperature rose throughout the
middle west Thursday as an un-
soasonable cold wave moved east
ward toward the Atlantic.
Freezing temperatures dotted the
eastern coast with accompanying
snow flurries in New York ano
Pittsburgh. Warmer temperatures
prevailed in the southern Atlantic
and gulf states and slight showers
were expected.
Temperatures were higher in the
Rocky Mountain region and ex-
treme upper Mississippi Valley
Cooler weather extended over the
north Pacific states.
Farmers reported that the cold
which averaged 10 to Is degrees
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

w OOtdHl btlc TWO bIllIQS necessary
before a federal court will allow
the districts petition under the
Federal Municipal Bankruptcy Act.
According to reports here, CO.
operative efforts of district off,
cials and friendly west coast bond
holders have brought approximately
100000 of the districts $14,250,-
600 outstanding securities into the
fold. The goal is approximately $10,-
100000. Roughly, the difference
must come from large holdings in
New York still undeposited or from
securities widely scattered over the
nation.
Latest addition to deposits came
from New York following "sales"
"trip conducted by w. d. Courtright
f San Francisco, representing
K4riendly bondholders, and Evan T.
Hewes, district president. Their
object was approximately $2,000,000
sleld by a fairly centralized group.
Their efforts were at least so per
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

cent successful. They returned with
an additional million pledge.
Prior to their trip east the west
coast picture appeared dark. Short
ly after Imperial Valley voters ap-
proved refunding plan by a three
to one vote on March % friendly
bondholders representing about
half of the total deposited their
bonds promptly. These included,
according to unofficial reports,
Robert Fullerton jr., chairman of
the bondholders committee, the
Pasadena bank in which Fullerton
is a director Walter H. Field,
Charles j. Lick, Hector Geiger, A.
o. Stewart, Ed. Haas, M. E. Oswald,
the Bank of America, the Security
First National bank, the Wells
Fargo bank of San Francisco, the
Beverly Hills bank and others.
After the initial burst deposits
Jagged and it became apparent that
Continued on Page 6, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
2b Dead, 80 Hurt
In Rail Crash

MEXICO CITY, April l3. CUP)-
at least 26 persons were killed to-
day and more than 30 others in
jured when a train from Guadala-
jara crashed into a stalled pas
senger train near Quetataro, about
1870 miles north of Mexico City.
Both trains, running on the main
Mexico City-Laredo. Tex, line, were
en- route to the capital
The collision occurred at 4 am.
A relief train carrying emergency
equipment and physicians was dis
patched from here. Fifteen bodies
we're removed to San Juan Del Rio
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Germans Say Pledge Mere
Bluff Against Dictotors

BERLIN, April l3. (UP) = An
authoritative source close to the
foreign office denounced tonight
the British French guarantee to
Greece and Rumania is "a mere
bluff designed to carry the British
encirclement policy against the
axis powers a step farther"
The British French pledge was
regarded in well-informed Nazi
sources as certain to increase Ger
man anger and probably intensity
the Nazi counter measure against
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Paper Says Borah
Denounces Leaders

SEATTLE, April 49, CUP)-The
Seattle Star in a copyrighted news
story today quoted Sen. William E.
Rorah as denouncing leaders in all
the countries" who can talk OF
nothing but war
The senator asserted that any
involvement OF the United States in
European war by It's leaders would
be stark treason to the American
people His statement was in reply
to request from the Star.
Borah warned that this constant
talk about American intervention
in the European controversy viii III
evitably drag us in If war comes
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Flag Salute in
Schools Mandatory

SACRAMENTO, April l3. CUP)-
without recommendation the as
sembly education committee today
sent to the floor a bill making the
flag salute mandatory in all Cali
fornia schools.
The committee voted out the con-
troyersial bill by to vote after
previously defeating a do pass
recommendation 5 to A. Authors
were Chester Cannon, D., Sacra-
mento and Seth Millington, D.,
Gridley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Zero Wave Moves Eastward After
Severe DAMAGE TO Midwestern Crops

below normal for the season, DAM
aged crops in belt from Texas
to the Canadian border and from
the Rockies into the Mississippi
Valley The most serious damage
was reported in southern Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio. Farmers said
wheat, early apple and pear crops
had been bitten by heavy frosts.
Indiana growers said peach, apple
and cherry losses would total 30
per cent of anticipated crops.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Bill Cracks Down
On SRA ChiseIers

SACRAMENTO, April l3. UP1
"A bill to allow easier prose-
cution CT relief chiseiers and re-
covery of the money given them
today went to the assembly with
favorable report from the
committee on county govern
ment.
The measure makes it mis-
demeanor for persons not eligi-
BILE for state relief to take aid
and provides money recovered
from them would be paid back
into relief administration funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

they condemn with such indigna-
ton have taken place with ap-
proval of the supposed victim" the
agency said.
Official spokesmen refused W
comment today on the announce
ments Of Premiers Neville Cham
berlain and Edouard Daladler
pending "close study OF the official
texts" They we're unable 10 con-
ceal their irritation and dlsap-
pointment, however. over the prog
ress of "encirclement.'
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Wind Velocity
Reaches Il Miles

A southwesterly wind, that reach
ed a velocity of Al miles per hour
at 1850 am. Thursday blew sum-
mer weather from Imperial Valley
for at least one more day.
Noon temperature in Ell Centre
was 73 as compared TO Wednesdays
noon temperature of 80 degrees.
Minimum temperature Thursday
was SO.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Paragraphs from
European News
LABORATORY EXPLOSION
REPORTED IN BERLIN

BERLIN April l3. CUP)-An ex-
plosion occurred today at the ex-
perimental laboratory at Friedrich
shafen airport, home of German
Zeppelins, it was reported. The ma
ture of the explosion, the damage
and casualties were not known i'm
mediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

"encirclement" of the Reich.
Nazis took the view that the
developments in Paris and London
could only cause further deteriora-
ton of the international situation
The semi-official diplomatic po-
litical correspondence emphasized
that German and Italian conquests
recently had been only with the
consent" of the conquered.
ut is the misfortune of secret
and open enemies of the authori-
tartan states that all acts which
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
p AMBLING
IMPORTER

Out of Caste
Crowds six deep milled about the
refreshment counters at the Bar
bara Worth golf club Wednesday
night at the Calcutta dinner and
with sympathy for the perSpiring
workers Jim Carson donned an ap-
ron and helped dispense drinks.
A visitor, not acquainted with
Jim and thinking him club en-
ploye, left a tip. Jim threw the
coin into the cash register and went
on about his business.
First time | ever saw waiter
give a tip to the boss" said the
CHRzed visitor. Someone explain
"a that Jim was not an employe
but banker. The visitor looked at
Jim with a different expression and
then remarked profoundly:
yep, you're right. He looks just
like seven per cent?"
Beats the Rap
While we're on the subject of
drink dispensing, John Kelly ano
b. A. Mackey were. throwing horse
dice for the honor Of buying choco-
late sodas the other evening and
Mackey screamed with JOY when
Kelly threw five natural fours
olive naturals, in case you've never
heard, mean that the unlucky
thrower must buy drinks for the
house)
Quite blandly John denied ever
hearing of the ancient custom and
IT'S still sore spot with Mackey,
Plenty F1Owery-
This seems like a terrific lot OF
marigold to RR, but nevertheless
it's the real Mccoy Mr.. and Mrs.
Earl Miller of 1913 North Sixth
street have marigolds in their gar
den that measure six incheSl
From here it looks as though
Mrs. Fred Swanberger will be quite
popular with garden enthusiasts,
She furnished the seed!
Quite Change
Speaking of professions of the
past, here is one that is a far cry.
Deputy U. S. Marshal T. A. Egg
gleston once was an undertaken in
Mississippi.
A Reception
Cliff Upton, one of the visiting
Phoenix golfers, may not remem-
ber the golf he played in the val
ley but he will never forget the
spectacular drenching he received
on No. II green. Playing with
Bob Mcnamara, a sprinkler nozzle
was between Cliff and the pin. Bob
halted play with:
wait a minute, I'll fix that"
He walked over and jerked the
nozzle off. A geyser of water shot
up and hit Bob square In the pants
and ricochetted off onto Cliff.
Wage the G of c.
Harry Carlson of the State EN-
Continued on Page 6, Col. D
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
ARAB REBEL
LEADER SURRENDERS

JERUSALEM. April 13. up
Abdul Rack, regarded as the lead
er Of the Palestine revolt of Arabs.
has surrendered to French author
tiles in Syria with so followers. it
was reported today
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
OIL TANKER AGROUND

ROCKPORT, Mass, April l3.
(UP)-The Philadelphia oil tanker
Passaic Sun. carrying a crew of
nine and cargo of $4,000 gallons
of gasoline, piled up on Avery's
Ledge in Sandy Bay, about a mile
off Rockport, today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
THE WEATHER

LONDON, April 13. cUP)-To-
days weather report, reflecting the
political trend, said: Pressure is
now highest in the Mediterranean.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Albania Seizure
Stirs Anger Of
Prime Minister
Italian Action Menace to Peace. Says
Neville Chamberlain in Historic Talk
Before House of Commons at Lond on

LONDON April 13 (UP) - Prime Minister Neville
Chamberlain today pledged full power of Britans support
to Greece Rumania if their independence is threat
ened Making historic declaration to the House of Com
mons in reply to tays seizure of Albania which he infer
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Ritter to Fight
n. J. Extradifion
Alleged Confidence Man Denies
Charges He is Spy. Wants Deportation
To Mexico SO He Can Return, Be Citizen

DR.. Otto Benjamin Leo Ritter A. who insists he is a
political refugee from Nazi Germany will fight exradi
on New Jersey face charges of fraud and conspiracy
and Thursday arranged to sign reputation of the
tradition waiver he signed at Nogaes Wednesday after
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Bond Refunding Drive Turns From
Large Holders to Small Fry When
Deposits Miss Mark by Narrow Edge
Especial TO the POst-Prcss)

Los ANGELES, April 13.--With 60 per cent of Impe-
rial Irrigation district bonds deposited under the current
refundng program emphasis turned Thursday from large
bloc holders to smaller security in spirited drive
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13
Secret Service Rounds Up Suspects
In National Gold Fraud Conspiracy,
Seeks Highgraders in Mixing Areas
Fourteen Jailed In Plot to Melt Old Coins,
Sell Metal to Government at High Price;
Stolen Jewelry Mentioned in Inquiry

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13. (UP) Secret service
agents today rounded up IA suspected of 25OOoo
nationwide gold fraud conspiracy then turned their search
the mother lode mining of the Sierra Nevadas for
alleged hghgraders who supposedly supplied their city
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

Butter: Los Angeles. q; hut
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, 81; manufacturing milk,
2419c' route gathered cream, PC.
L. A. Hay: u. S. No. I, S1a.00i No.
2 leafy, S13.50; No. 2 S1i-12. Min
neapOlis flax May S1.7ilaB.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

(Total cash, checks and drafts sent
through the tive FL Centre banks.)
Wednesday S462,575.09
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

Quite a Change
Speaking of professions of the
past, here is one that is far cry
Deputy U. S. Marshal T. A. Egg.
gleston once was an undertaken in
Mississippi.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-13

Harry Carlson of the State En-
Continued on Page 6, Col. D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

side in the countries most likely to be affected by war; 75,000 in all Europe. In addition, there are many thousands of tourists. Many of them already are en route home, including President Roosevelt,s mother and his son, John.
 An elaborate plan has been pre- pared by the maritime commission to mobilize the merchant marine if 1t Is necessary to move Americans out of Europe faster than normal ship schedules could handle them.
 The navy's European squadron based at Villefranche, France, could be utilized to rescue stranded Amer jeans in isolated ports in threatened zones. The navy, however, will act only when the state department calls for aid.
 The commission was prepared to divert ships from the intercoaStal and South American trade to aug ment the vessels of American lines now operating to European ports if mass evacuation becomes necessary.
 An official said that American merchant vessels could bring back as many as 25,000 nationals within a fortnight. The normal passenger capacities of the ships would have to be increased, however, through the useo f additional beds and cots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

toll to eight Two flyers were killed when their eiyplane crashed; Q mo- torcycle rider wss killed conveying troops to Plattsburg and a musician died of a hea-t attack.
 Lightning killed Corporal Ben Sailla and Private Harry Roberti of company D, 102nd infsntry, New Haven, Conn.,, and Private Rocco Pcstone, medical detachment, Wa terbury, Conn.
 Physicians said Private Gerard Fisher of he 102nd medical regi- ment, Brooklyn, died of a heart at- tack during the storm.
 The Connecticut men were in front line" positions sniping at reg ular army units when sudden thunderstorm came up. The soldiers huddled near a tree for shelter. One bolt struck it squarely, ripping of a limb and stunning the men on the ground.
 More than score were treated at the post hospital, but only one was held overnight for observation.
 The "black" national guard troops, ing an unguarded route to New York theoretically foreign enemy seek city, advanced six miles west of Lake Champlain during yesterdays fighting"
 Virtually all the foreign observers, attending the maneuvers, have re- turned to Washing ton because of the international situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25
stairway windows were painted

stairway windows were painted black.
 Traffic lights operated behind black shields, which had two crossed slits permitting light rays the size of a pencil to gleam through.
 Foodstuffs in some cases were difficult to get, many shops refus- ing to sell large quantities of such basic foods as sugar.
 Morning newspapers carried long articles similar to one in the Daily Express telling: Here are the things to do and how to do them" "
 The article advised people how to screen their windows, prepare air raid shelters, test gas masks, pre- pare for fire and first aid emergen- cies.
 In Piccadilly, the war fever was illustrated by street musicians who revived war songs such as There's A Long, Long Trail A-winding" and Its a Long Way to Tipperary."
 Dozens of big business firms with headquarters in the city of London (the financial section) began clos ing their offices and preparing to move to pre-arranged locatoins out side the city. Trucks piled with books, records, safes and typewrit- CTS rumbled away all night.
 Skeleton staffs occupied these business headquarters in the coun- tryside today, keeping duplicate sets of records up to date to enable a quick and complete transfer when- ever necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

her own blankets and sleep any, where aboard, but the steamship company assured her that would not he necessary.
 Thousands of London residents were leaving for the countryside. The big trunk roads leading out of the capital were filled by traffic.
 Plans were complete for evacua- ton of children and other non-com- batants if necessary, with each child instructed where to report to his school teacher for transportation to rural sections.
 Many residents of London were laying in timed food supplies for an emergency. Flashlights were purchased on a large scale and oil for emergency lanterns was being hoarded.
 Troop movements were reported in many parts of England, many of the soldiers travelling in trucks that apparently had been communicated.
 Caught Unprepared
 The sudden order for all homes and offices to black out or eXtin- guish lights each night as an air raid precaution caught many per- sons unprepared. There was heavy run on black cloth and the supply was exhausted or dwindling rapidly in most shops. The price of the ne- cessary cloth was going up and enough to cover one double window now costs about $5.
 Police said that shops which fail ed to cover their windows properly would have to close. Police were per- mitted to break windows or doors and enter any buildings not blacked out.
 In office buildings black curtains were hung at windows and hall or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-25

to be taken under the wing of Hitler.
 Among those abroad are: Miss Helen Flaherty of 96 Fairview street, school teachcer. Relatives reported that she is due in this country Sat- urday or Sunday aboard the "Georgic." She made the trip with Mary and Julie Crean of Hartford, who visited their father in Ireland. Their father is a former local in- surance man.
 Miss Clark Sails Today
 Miss Rita Clark of 120 Rubber avenue, was slated to sail today from England aboard the s. s. Washing ton. Her mother expressed concern today-but was heartened by the fact that the boat will leave today. Miss Clark has been in Europe since July.
 Michael Flynn, houseman at St. Margaret,s School for Girls, Middle bury, has been in Ireland since July 29 and is not due to return until September.
 MT. and Mrs. John O'Brien of Newton terrace are also in Ireland. They sailed July 29 and are due to return in September. MT. O'Brien is affiliated with the Waterbury Far rell Foundr..' as sales engineer.
 Walter Golfer of 25 St. Joseph avenue, employed by Sake & Floto Co.,, sailed for Germany July 20. He indicated no possible return date.
 Archie MacDermid at Sea
 Archie MacDermid, official of the MacDermid Chemical Co.,, was re- ported at sea, heading home, abroad the s. s. zammdam. His wife and her daughter, Jeannie MacLelland, are remaining in England. They have been in Europe since June.
 Mrs. Michael Feeley of 158 Ward street, Naugatuck, and her son, Thomas, an employe of the U. S.. Rubber Co.,, have been in Ireland since June. Other \Naugatuck resi- dents, both nurses. Miss Anna Ford of 145 Highland avenue and Miss Mary Duffy of Naugatuck, are also in Ireland. Miss McCI0skey in Ireland Miss Anna McCloskey of 273 Co., lumbia boulevard has been in Ire land since June and is due home in September.
 Miss Martha Corr of 475 East Mai nstreet, is reported on tour of France and Greece. Her return date could not be learned today.
 Mrs. Anna Grussinger and daugh- ter Anna, of 416 Willow street, left July 26 for Germany and plan to ] remain until october. :: James RoT,ey of 256 F'airlawn avenue sailed to Ireland July 12. ] Two Are In Italy Antonio Longo of 49 West Liberty street sailed for Italy recently with Vito Gcgliotti of 90 Meadow street. The latter did not Intend to return. He is not an American citizen but Longo is.
 Giuseppe Gugliotti of Summer street plans to sail for Italy Sep- tember 16, and has voiced intentions of not returning.
 | Agnes Gardner of 133 Kelsey street Is in Scotland and plans to leave September 1. Mrs. Sullivan in Ircsand l Mrs. Maurice Sullivan of l68 Mill l street is in Ireland, but plans to