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Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
HITTING THE BULLSEYE
OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE

To the shocking revelations made by
an Oakland grand jury investigating So
called pardon sales in California state
government has now been added a post
indictment incident that reflects very
little credit on either courts or officers
under whom the inquiry was carried on
One of two men indicted last Satur-
day is an Oakland attorney. The other
is a former secretary of Ex-Governor
Frank F. Merriam The former secretary
was placed under arrest about half an
hour after the indictment was returned.
Not so the other man.
He believed he might be indicted. Off
cials had cause to think he might be
indicted They had every excuse possible
to have him watched. They evidently
did not do so.
He Disappeared
Friends said he planned to spend the
weekend enjoying winter sports in the
High SierraS, and, incidentally, raising
money to furnish bail so he would not
have TO remain in Jail after his arrest.
Had this man been laborer or some
other obscure figure, there is little doubt
he would have been clapped in jail even
before the grand jury returned its in
dictment At the very least, he would
have been watched 1t is safe ten-tO-
one bet that, had he been less prominent
in social and political circles, he would
have been in Jail matter of very few
hours after the grand jury returned a
true bill.
AS it is, he spent the weekend playing
in the snow, while friends raised money
to make sure he would not suffer the
disgrace of a night behind bars. And
officials, evidently, did very little to in
terfere with his plans. Yet all the while
he was under indictment in case that
made mock of the laws of society and
rocked officialdom to its base.
This man, because of his supposed in
telligence and actual social position de-
serves far less leniency, if guilty, than
another person who might not have had
his advantages Yet, such is special privi-
lege, he already receives greater favors
than another would obtain. The fact is
not credit to the state nor to the law.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Bruce Cation in Washington
Dissetts the News

big Boeings will carry from 40 to
so passengers.
No schedules have been fixed, so
far. Flying the northern route be-
tween New York and Southampton,
the probability is mat a clipper
would leave the Long Island port
at noon. or thereabouts, stopping
at Sheoiac, N. B., about pm. for
refuelmg 1t would take off i'm
mediately, spanning the Atlantic in
the night and arriving at Foynes.
Ireland, shortly after daybreak to
refuel again. Then it would go on,
reaching Southampton probably be-
tween 10 and II in the morning.
The American State Department
some time ago negotiated a l5-year
reciprocal agreement with Great
Britain. under which American
planes may use British ports and
British planes may use American
ports.
Just recently a hitch developed.
Imperial Airways announced that
it would begin service in June and
would fly from England to Mon
treal. not New York. Under the
original agreement this would have
kept Pan American out OF England
entirely. The State Department
promptly put through six-months
renewable agreement with France,
under which American planes could
have set up service to Marseilles,
via the Azores and Lisbon fan
agreement with Portugal. by the
way. previously had been negotiat-
ed.
This more or less left the British
ing from New York could land
either in England or France and
still 90 a big business: a company
flying from Europe, however, must
go to New York to tap the lucrative
trade After some more neeotla-
tions the British extended permis-
sion for the American line to begin
service ahead OF Imperial. and it
appeared that Imperial would use
the New York terminal after all
Pan-American can fly either to
Southampton or to MarseilleS. 1t
can Use either the northern route,
via Newfoundland and Ireland, or
the southern route via the Azores
and Lisbon.
Before long-pIobably within the
month-the first Of the new clippers
will be brought to the Atlantic
coast.
The world will get its first heavi-
er-than-air Atlantic CONNER
cial service-just 20 years after the
navy laboriously got one seaplane
ever in the first Of all trans-A Allan
tic flights
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
CRAZY QUILT POLICY
IN FOREIGN RELATIONS
New York PoSt)


Recent events have shaken our faith
in isolation. We hoped that by pulling
away from the troubles of a distant
world, we could keep out of it"
But we have found Fascist aggression
crowding us in Central and South Amer
ica we have found the totalitarians de-
vising subtle new instruments of a pow
derless war fought with trade penetra-
tion and propaganda; we see the pressure
that tore a Munich settlement from Great
Britain and France tearing concessions
of another sort from the governments
of this hemisphere; we see each Fascist
victory in Europe followed by increasing
Fascist brazenness on this side.
In the name of safeguarding our coun-
try, let US here and now give up the
crazy-quilt policy we are pursuing of a
little bit of isolation, little bit of col
lective security, a little bit of lip-seryice
to a neutrality act on the statute books,
and little bit of evasion of that act
Let's either enter the door Of world
affairs or get off the doorstep.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
TEACH BOYS TO USE
WEAPONS PROPERLY

To a boy, whether he be six or sixty
years old, there is something fascinating
about a gun.
This fascination was fatal at Sacra-
mento this week when a high school
student went hunting with a crude,
homemade weapon manufactured by
himself and his friends. The breach Of
the gun was blown off and smashed
into his head.
Tragedy could have been prevented if
this youngster had been taught how to
handle gun. Nobody respects the dan
ger of pistol or rifle so much as the
man who uses them constantly. Nobody
is more careful with firearms than the
men whose business they are.
1t is natural that parents should
shrink from allowing their children to
play with guns, but it is mistake to
believe that, because he cannot have
gun at home, the child is never going
to handle one.
Intelligent parents teach their children
intelligent use of guns. Once taught, the
child learns that it is wiser to be careful
than to be sorry. He learns to look be-
fore he snaps the trigger, he learns that
an "unloaded" gun is dangerous, and he
learns that infinite care is the only safe
guard where any gun is concerned.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

WASHINGTON. - As soon as a
little more red tape is shipped.
scheduled commercial air transpor-
tation across the Atlantic will be-
come a fact
Out in the Pacific, Pan-Ameri-
can Always is putting n spanking
new 42-ton BCeing clipper through
its PAGES. Two sister ships are
berthed at Seattle ready to go.
Three more will be coming down
tae ways curing the spring. All
to2ether. the six comprise the fleet
a0m which Will be chosen the
beats that Will span the Atlantic.
Before these boats can carry any
passengers anywhere, they have to
have The official ok8y OF the Civil
Aeronautics Authority
once that is done. Pan-American
must apply for 4 foreign air car
r:er'S permit. similar to the certiii-
cate OF necessity which is issued
for domestic air travel Under the
ordinary cause. the CAA will then
hold Il public hearing TO determine
whether the proposed air service
is really needed and whether Pan
American locks like the kind OF
outfit that can provide it.
These things done, still another
step must be taken. American
must file with the CAA a schedule
OF its tariffs. both for express and
passengers. If the CAA finds these
rates reasonable, 1t approves them.
The mail allowance Will be by no
means big enough to enable PAN
American cor any other company,
for that natter to pay its way.
Whether the line operates at a
profit or a loss Will depend on the
commercial business it gets. The
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Willis Thorntons Editorial On:
Americas Will to Keep the Peace

And when ne was quoted as having
said something to the effect that
"the Rhine is now our frontier,
there was such a storm of indigna-
ton that he was forced to explain
three days later that he said no
such thing.
Let no one misinterpret Americas
will to peace. Some of the American
colonists. before the revolution, used
a flag with a coiled snake and the
motto Don't tread on me-
Not Don't tread on Joe Doakes!"
or Don't tread on our particular
conception of democracy but
Don't tread on mel
There has been considerable
thrashing in the bushes near us.
Some heavy footprints have clump-
ed down perilously close, But as
yet no foot has trodden on us.
Until something like that happens
let us remain cool, unhysterical,
and vigilant
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

Gradually, one by one as war
hysteria grows, Americans seem to
be slipping away into the resigned
belief that there is going to be
European war; we can't keep
out of it; and maybe it's just as
well because somebody has to stop
the aggresSor nations. Besides, may
be it would be good for business. y
Bruce BliVen, a keen observer,
has gone SO far as to say that the
American attitude toward Germany
is now about what it was in Feb
ruary, 1917.
This is, therefore, exactly the
time to sit back, light a cigaret
or eat a gumdrop, according to
preference, and think a minute.
True, a chorus of loud and angry
voices make the United States at
the moment seem very bellicoSe,
Certainly the people are deeply
concerned, puzzled, angry, at the
way the world goes. But the coun-
try is not nearly as angry, not
nearly as bellicoSe, as some of the
voices would indicate.
Behind every voice demanding
"a strong stand, firm measures, -
being armed to the teeth stand
ing for no more nonsense tax
ing up our place in world leader
snip" and all those ringing phrases,
there are thousands of silent, in
articulate men and women who
cling to peace. They saw the re-
suits of the last great crusade in
1917-1918. They look on q world
tottering to ruin largely as a re
suit of that war. They see today's
wars more destructive, more ruin
Gus, more ruthless than of old.
These same people would fight
to the death any imminent menace
to our country, its lands and people
its vital interests.
But war is still hated and de
spised in this country as in nC
other. When President Roosevelt
said Il hate war; a murmur oi
appreciation swept across the Who'll,
country. When he said "quarantin'
the aggressors, there was no
unanimous applause, but division
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
You re Telling Me-

Don't the Italians and Germans
realize all that name-calling OF the
President and Democrats is reseIV-
ed for the Republicans?
No stage play concerning Hitler
has succeeded. Nothing can be made
unbelievable enough.
Farmers appreciate the recent
moisture-but they don't have to
wait on street corners for buses.
Rail and bus fares will be down
for the worlds fairs-but indica-
tions are that a sandwich will cost
as much as the Empire State build
ing.
U. S. is building so freight and
passenger ships a year. To carry
protest notes back and forth?
Family down Cur street bought a
beefsteak yesterday. They inher-
tied some money from an uncle.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

What would you do if you had
million dollars? | have often asked
that question, and the answer al
most always is travel
If you want to travel. do it, if
possible, while you are still young
and excited about life. Don't put
it off until you get sciatica and a
sacro-iliac Sprain. Haven't the
money now? Well, travelling takes
far less money than you probably
imagine. The really important
thing is how much curiosity AID
spirit and love Of adventure you
have in your head and heart. Iban-
ez. famous Spanish novelist, au-
thor Of The Four Horsemen of The
Apocalypse, travelled through It.
ally when he was a poor student He
travelled third class, slept in the
cheapest hotels, economized on
food, often walked to save a Ira.
Yet he was in paradise He climbed
over the romantic slopes of Capri;
walked in rutS worn by chariot
wheels in the streets of Pompeii;
locked down into VesuViuS. With a
cheese sandwich in one hand, he
strobe through the Roman Forum
with Julius Caesar, eXulted with
Michael Angelo in the Sistine
Chapel; and glided silently through
the canals of a little fifth rate city
that was once the glory of the
earth, Venice in Italy. Years pass
ed, The novels Ibanez wrote became
world famous. Royalties poured in.
Hollywood showered him with
wealth that once would have ran
somed a king. In the heydey of his
glory and riches, he again visited
Italy. This time he rode in his
own car driven by a uniformed
chauffeur; and dined on filet migon
and champagne. But, he confessed,
he couldn't recaptue the mental
intoXication, the exquisite joy that
had thrilled him when he tramped
through italy as a poor student
with youth in his blood and a lust
for life in his heart. -..-.-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
/ Autographs

Bright red is barred in women's
wearing apparel in Chungkin3,
China, provisional capital of that
land. It is a precaution against air
raids.
The modern Olympic games were
started at Athens in 1896. Orig
inally, in the old Grecian Olympic,
here was only one ConteSt-a foot
race in a meadow near Olympia.
CorCebus won the first race-a 200
meter dash so was the first
Olympiad winner. This was in
776 B. C.
Since the World war, it is said
approximately $4,000 divorces have
been granted in England.
The first Pullman railroad cars
did not use the name Pullman
In letters II inches high they were
labeled sleeping cars
In the Turmenian republic, Rus
sia, three women recently were
made justices of the supreme court.
The president of the United
States is allowed $25 900 annually
for travel and entertainment.
Each Pullman railroad car has
as many as 100 light bulbs, in ad-
dition to fans and r-conditioning
apparatus. One standard car gen.
crates for its own use enough cleo
tricity to supply approximately four
average homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Hints on Etiquette

AT one time a man removed his
glove when shaking the hand of a
woman acquaintance or apologized
for keeping it on. The gentleman
now may extend his gloved hand to
the woman who has offered him
hers, and shake without either TAX
ing off his glove or apologizing for
wearing it
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

l. Who was the Polish general
who fought for the colonists in the
American War OF Independence, and
was killed?
2. What is the meaning Of The
word "lachrymose"
3. In boxing circles which is the
lightest weight classification?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
TOday'S Horoscope

Persons whose birthday is today
will enjoy a successful and happy
year. A great and unexpected piece
of good fortune will come to them.
Children born today also VIII enjoy
success in life. They will be fortu-
nate in speculations, and will make
happy marriages.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

truSty and two OF his pals Smuggled
some reVolvers into prison and
tried to shoot their way out. Warden
Lawes sent fol the trusty He'd
been shot in several places and
blood was flowing from his wounds.
The warden said: You amaze me,
You could have escaped almost any
day while working ON the docks
and without bloodshed Why didn't
you? Why did you gang up with
your pals and try to shoot your way
out?"
The convict replied, Warden. I
didn't have any right to escape
when you trusted me. But l did
have a right to match my wits
against yours and try to shoot my
way out of here
Human nature is much the same
whether it's in Sing Sing or ON
Broadway All of us like TO feel
that we are trusted. Another's
trust gives us the feeling OF import
ance. We all so ardentiy crave.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Words of Wisdom

Happiness consists in activity
Such is the constitution OF our ma
ture-It is a running stream and
not a stagnant POOL. NJ Good.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

dock outside the
prison walls al
most every day
fer years. He was
u S u all Y alone,
and could have
escaped almost
any time. But he
kept faithfully at
his job. Then
one day a dram
attic and unbe-
lieVable e We II t
occurred. This
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Dale
Carnegie

Few men are so low as to betray
o man who trusts them. Warden
Lawes of Sing Sing Illustrated this
philosophy for me. There was a
1rllstV who had hnnn Mnrkinn ON Il
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Thoughts for the Day

For we are made partakers of Christ if We hold
he beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the
and.-Hebrews 3:l4
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
One-Minute Test Answers

/. Casimir Pulaski, who was kill
cd at the seige OF Savannah in
1779
2. fearful.
3. FlyWeight.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14
Famous Sayings
Let JOY Be Unconfined

ITEM
HERR GOGe8ELS IS
CONDUCTING a CONTEST
FOR Jokes AND FUNNY
ExPERIENCeS" TO PROVE
THAI we STILL REALLY
HAVE HOrNOR" ~ NlAZi
GERM ANY
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

Since the World war, it is said
approximately $4,000 divorces have
been granted in England.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

The president of the United
States is allowed $25,000 annually
for travel and entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-14

In the Tumenian republic, Rus
sia, three women recently were
made justices of the supreme court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-23

finds German military power far less than rumol would suggest. Indeed, he goes so far as to insis faty that the German Army could not defeat that o France in a straight fight between the two alone
 Major Eliot points out the serious shortage oi trained officers and the lack of experienced non- commissioned officers. These cannot be produced in adequate numbers in four or five years And il precisely here that the superiority of the French Army is manifest. The German Army today is by means to be compared with the magnificent mili- tary machine of 1914, polished to perfection after 3 half century of uninterrupted effort.
 Cermanys best trained arm is the navy Major Eliot says for there the temptation to fill up off, cers ranks with poorly trained has been resisted But Germany's most formidable weapon is her air Britain backed by larger facilities for turning out in the air, and decision in terms of airpanes still seems improbable for the future
 But after all this is recognized and the superior ity of Germanys opponents is accepted a fact, we cannot overlook the ways in which time is on the side of the Reich With roughly twice the pop ulation of France, Germany will have in time an army twice powerful. Her greatest weakness the lack of strategic materials is partly remedied every time she acquires piece of territory without having to fight for it.
 British rearmament may outdistance Germanys naval building and close the gap between the British and German air forces. But neither British conscrip- tion anything France do will prevent the gradual emergence of the German army into posi- tion of unchallenged primacy Only the pending alliance with Russia compensate for that growth in Hitler's military power on land
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-23
FRIVOLOUS OBJECTIONS

Last December President Roosevelt announced his intention set up at Hyde Park flor the first time in this country. what might be called source material collection relating to specific period in our history It would include all his papers and correspondence from 1910 besides books. paintings, portraits. The collection to be housed in a building built by private subscription The property was to go ultimately to the Federal Government. MT. Roosevelt also wished that the family house at Hyde Park and the greater part of his estate there should be taken over by Congress after his death. It is hard to see any high motive in the almost unanimous opposition of the House Republicans to the bill to carry out the Presidents purposes.
 Some grounds of objection were patently friv- oous. Why not stow the collections in the Archives Building? It is true that MT. Roosevelt wanted the primary responsibility for the care of his material o rest in the ArchiVist of the United States; but the National Archives of the United States collects only records from Government agencies With his torcal manuscripts of other kinds it has nothing to do Representative Fish said that the measure would be precedent so that papers of future Presidents would be scattered all around the country" Well, the papers of past Presidents are scattered all around the country Those Of Jefferson are divided among the Library of Congress, the Massachusetts Historical Society the Missouri Historical Society the University of Virginia and many other places, as we'll as among private persons
 The papers of the two Adamses are in Quincy. Buchanan's and Pierce's are scattered. Upon the advice of distinguished historians, MT Roosevelt de- cided to keep his collection in place The judg- ment of the historians is sufficient authority. It is hard to understand why most of the Republicans in the House opposed bill evidently mertorous; and the wisdom of the Democratic leaders in suspend ing the rules and requiring two-thirds vote re- mains mysterious. Doubtless the bill will yet be passed in the ordinary Aside from partisan ship the only inteigibe reason for objection is the notion that everything should be piled up in Wash ington. That is a queer notion for Republicans to hold
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-23
Irish Republicans
Cincinnati Enquirer

NClHclIlUdu EilQulrer)
 wave of IT bombings in London, Manches- ter, and Birmingham, with injuries to per sons, testifies to the vgor and careful organization of the outawed Irish Republican Army. Its forces are scattered, but apparently have held together skeleton organization Its operations peculiarly senseless serving possible purpose injuring few innocent and discrediting the serious respon sible leaders of the Irish people
 It should not be supposed that the disorders in English cities indicate any quarrel between the British and Irish Governments. Their relations are reasonably good. being based on certain common in- terests and on the principle of complete autonomy for Ireland. The Irish Government has only recently obtained extraordinary powers to deal with Repub- lican errorsts the better to suppress such fanatca advocates of violence back of the bombngs in England
 The Irish terrorists who stem from time when British policy unjust and the Irish as a whole were bitter, a group whose valid object has been achieved. but who prefer to carry feud rather than devote themselves to the work of building up prosperous state of Fire.
 It likely that Britain will be forced to adopt very drastic policy to root these malcon- tents. But this is done honestly and tactfully it should not any ill will between the English and Irish peoples their governments It is to the interest of English and Irish alike to stamp out such senseless terrorism these bombing outrages exemplify.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-23
THREE BIRTHDAYS FITTED YESTERDAY
 AT PICNIC PARTY

Candles on three birthday cakes were lighted yesterday afternoon at the George Folta summer home on Lena Beach when picnic party was held in honor of Jacqueline Ann Karnes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Karnes; Becky Sharpe, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Sharpe, and Dickie Folta, son of MT. and Mrs. George w. Folta.
 On June 7th, Dickie Folta was four years old, tomorrow little Miss Barnes will be three years old, and Becky Sharpe's second birthday is today.
 Guests of the honorees for the oc- casion included: Claire Folta, Pat sy Oakes. Paula Kay Cook, Norma Dee Cook, Ann Louise Henning Shela Kay and Martha Ann Car michael, Sharon Sharpe, Mary Grisham. Patti Walthers. Carol anc Mary Lou Karnes. Tommie Cashen Jay Finley and Gordon Oakes.