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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
AWAKENING
TO ACTUALITIES
(Chrlstlan Science Monitor)

II China, Spain and Poland had not
weakened the belief that freedom from
international responsibilities could be
achleNed merely by passing a law Fin
land should shatter it, Surely the United
States giant cf a S10000.000 credit for
agricultural and other civilian supplies"
is an object lesson. This is precisely the
sort of "entanglement" supposed to be
avoided by legislated neutrality" \
loan to Finland by an American citizen
would appear much less involving. And
it would escape being illegal only by a
hnieality-RuSsia' noXious claim that
she Is not at war because she does not
recognize the Finnish government.
Yet this official loan is heartily and
universally upheld. Moreover it express
es not only American idealism but solid
American interests which are threatened
by the spread of anarchy in the world
That interest can almost be counted in
the number of extra warShipS Americans
would consider necessary were the Soviet
to conquer Finland and march on to a
port on the Atlantic. Legislated neutral
lty, arose from a distrust Of popular
opinion. Granted that emotions may be
unWlsely stirred. it yet appears that the
people and their government will break
through any artificial barriers.
The ultimate safeguard is cuIighten-
ment, better understanding Of actual
national interests, ideal and material.
The impact of events is proving to Ameri-
cans that those interests are larger than
was ever conceived in the hermit philos-
Ophy which so greatly influenced the
attempt to legislate foreign policy in
advance.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
THE LAW GETS TECHNICAL
Nevada State JournaD

1t makes little difference to the public
whether the savOry sweet potato popular
article on the holiday menu, is a fruit or
vegetable, but in a New York police court
the other day it became a matter of law.
with policeman charging a licensed
vegetable peddler OF breaking the city
ordinances in selling sweet potatoes,
which he maintained are variety of
fruit
The court. on the authority of Web
ster, ruled the sweet potato a vegetable
and discharged the peddler The latter
in triumph heard the decision, based on
a dictionary definition, handed down in
court that the sweet potato is "a tropical
vine, related to the morning glory, the
fairnaceous tuberOus root Of which is eat
en- as a vegetable" He had not thought
there was any question about it, but his
information was based on hearsay, not
scientific evidence.
1t is to be feared that if the law gets
too technical, drags in the fine points of
botanical disputes in the Interpretation
Of peddling laws, it may take more than
a police court decision to straighten out
the matter. For the same authorities
which declare the sweet potato a veget-
able warn that the line between the fruit
and vegetable is sometimes rather poorly
defined, that there is a sort of natures
no-man's land in which several cOmmodi-
ties Of daily consumption lie. Particu-
larly it cites that the tomato, melon and
rhubarb are variously interpreted as fruit
and vegetable. The peddlers, who deal in
all these commodities. under whatever
heading they come in the ordinance, may
take heart over the New York Judges
common sense decision.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
STAIN is COMMUNISM,
BUT WHAT IS STALIN?

On the occasion of Josef Stains Goth
birthday, celebrated throughout Russia
last week. the official Communist news
paper at Moscow declared that when
we say Stain We mean the Communist
party"
So this, then is the yaunted party of
the people" the boasted union of work.
ers,
At least it is comforting to know that
even the Communists themselves have
been forced 10 admit that theirs is a one
man show-a dictatorship, in short, such
as that of Germany and Italy, only
stronger
The Germans and Italians. at least,
do not think that Hitler and Mussolini
are Gods. The Russian Communists are
traitors unless they do admit that Stain
is a god
There can be nothing Of democracy in
a belief which recognizes one man as the
true embodiment of political theory.
There can be nothing of freedom under
the rule of sGcn man.
Where is there any difference between
Russia under Stain and Russia under the
CZars? Under the Cars, Russians were
ruled by one man, subject to his whins
and orders, dependent for life on his
decisions. Under Stain, well-the Rus
slams are ruled by one man, subject to his
whims and orders, dependent for life on
his decisions
Yet, perhaps, there is one difference.
The Cars were taught to rule. Stain was
not. The CZars were taught that they
owed a duty to their people Stain be-
ieves he owes nothing to anybody but
himself.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

3,UUU people year, SO you VIII geC
an idea of how ambitious his hos
pital is.
If you cannot afford to pay, you
can receive treatment without cost.
II you wish private instruction,
you will have to pay for it.
1t is located at 81 Irving Place,
New York.
One Gay, when the ink was still
wet on his medical diploma,
young man about 90 years old
came into DR.. Greene's office and
said he wanted to be cured of
suffering. He was respondent, said
he had suffered untold agony in
school. The other students had
Knocked him and made fun of him.
He was now looking for a job. but
no one wanted to employ a slut
terer.
DR.. Greene told him frankly that
he didn't know anything about
suffering but that he would find
out. and he invited the young man
to come back in a few days. The
doctor read everything he could
find on the subject,-but there
wasn't much. He could not learn
what caused suffering, nor any
c,re for it,
He waited for the young man to
come back, but he did not return.
Then DR.. Greene wrote him a letter
at the address given. A few days
later a woman in black came in
the young mans mother. The
Joung man mad committed suicide.
DR.. Greene was shocked. There
must be many others afflicted as
this young man had been. He de-
cided to see what he could do about
it. After a great deal of study, and
consultations with other men, he
had learned little He went to Eu-
rope to study. He was now COM
rietely absorbed in his work, and
when he returned he opened a cli-
mic. 1t was Incorporated in 1917 as
the National Hospital for Speech
Disorders, and is today the only one
OF its kind in the United States.
1t takes both adults and chill
dren into its kindergarten for slut
tererS, and the day I was there y
saw man who must have been 60
The walls are lemon green, ana
the tapes for the Venetian blinds
are cherryrust in color. Dr. Greene
has found these colors to be the
most restful for his patients.
The sufferers are brought to.
sether in classroom and taught by
an instructor who takes on a slow,
eyen-paced monotone. The students
are encouraged to go to sleep in
class whenever they are inclined
This helps them overcome their
speech defects, says DR.. Greene.
l haven't told you anywhere near
all l want you to know about this
remarkable speech hospital. Yet my
space is up. III tell you more in
another article and give ten rules
for parents to use to break their
children from suffering.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
willis Thorntons Editorial on:
Learning To Unmask Propaganda

racy liberty, social justice, the Am
erican way. ,.,
Transfer-trick of shifting
the authority, sanction or SYM
bols of something we accept and re-
we're to something the propaganda
lists would have us believe. mus
the American flag, symbols OF our
religion and cartoons of Uncle sam
as representing the mass OF AM
ericans may be superimposed on new
ideas to give them dignity and pres
tige.
4 Testimonial-A means of get
ing people to believe in policy OF
q man by getting someone with
wide reputation to say few Klnu
things about the idea or the man.
This machinery would start to work
if President Roosevelt could be m
duced, for example, to place MS
blessing upon a new political party.
5. Plain Folks-A widely used
device to convince people that
. person seeking their favor is really
one of them. Around election time.
rolled-up shirt sleeves. old-faShlon-
ed suspenders, candidates pitching
hay, jouncing babies on their knees.
smoking corn-cob pipes suddenly
appear in great proiusion.
6. Card Stacking of all
known methods TO cut off the truth
by deception, wilfull lies, diversion
of thought. So have dictatorS con-
vlnced people that the little Caesars
have been destined to lead them to
salvation.
7. Band Wagon-another fav-
orite method of inducing people to
believe everyone else is following
certain leader or principle and ap-
pealing to them tC follow the
crowd" This is why candidates al
ways parade about confidently
just befroe the election, spreading
the idea that they will win and en-
couraging the people to put their
money on q winning horse"
There are other methods, more
subtle. These are the most COM
mon. They are easy to see through
il The persons toward whom they are
directed are prepared to analyZe
them. Especially in an era such as
the present one, it is important to
differentiate between Fact and
Falsehood in sleeps clothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Famous Sayings

Strip propaganda to its naked
shell and it becomes as obvious and
as the spiel of a cir
Icus barker. To be successful, it must
Ibe disguised as truth.
If everyone recognized propa-
,ganda when he saw it, this weapon
would become impotent, utterly use
less. The difficulty is that some
times its disguise is pretty clever
and can be penetrated only by a
critical analysis
Aimed at breaking down just
such subtle devices to inculcate
opinion among the masses is a
brief supplemental course now in
cluded IN the Cleveland high school
curriculum. Other schools in other
parts of the country are attacking
the problem along similar lines.
These are courses which a lot of
people who nave long since left
school might well study.
High school students are being
taught to be particularly on the
alert for. seven principal devices,
commonly known to propagardists
and widely employed to influence
thought Briefly, these devices are
summarized:
l. Name Calling-the practice of
labelling opposing ideas or persons
with names that have acquired an
unpleasant connotation For in
stance, dictator, Red, economic
royalist, Big Business.
,. Glittcring GeneralitieS-the
Use of Write words" to describe
IDEAS for which the speaker or
writer is propagandizing. For eX-
ample, loyalty, right TO work, democ-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

aitliction. Sever
floors. He ha!
so paid workers
and about the
same number oi
volunteer work.
ers; and all they
do, from morning
till night, is tt
help people cor
rect speech de-
fectS. DR.. Greene
and his staff treat
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Hints on Etiquette

If you are peeved with your hus-
band and have occasion to call him
at the office, don't take out your
mad" on the telephone operator.
She isn't to blame for anything
your husband may have done, ana
such an attitude merely advertises
your own i'll temper and bad man
nerS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

|. OF what material are para
chuteS generally made?
2. The capital of what country
lies almost exactly on the equator?
g. WHAT Roman leader first led
an expedition To Britain?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Dale
CARNEGIE

The other day | visited an out
standing authority on suffering:
DR.. James Sonnet Greene, who
treats suffering in his hospital. A
whole hospital is given over TO this
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Lima, Peru, has a large Indian
colony.
If the youngsters are noisy at their
play, a soundproof room may be
puilt for them of insulating panels
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Words Of Wisdom

Put off thy cares with thy clothes;
SO shall thy rest strengthen thy
labor, and SO thy labor sWeeten thy
reSt.-QuarleS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Barbs-

The French are being urged to
continue smoking as patriotic
duty" EXhale in the direction of
Berlin, please.
The price of mems shirts is going
up. Gentlemen will be less in
clined to lose them on the stock
market.
Gold has been discovered in
Georgia. All that glitter are not
peaches.
A proposal to let pedestrians con-
troll traffic lights by means of a
button is under consideration in
New York. Looks like a long
awaited opportunity for stroners
with vengeance in their hearts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

One hundred million dollars
worth of plastic products were pro-
duced during 1899.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

j. B. Mathews, the Dies commit
tee investigator who drafted and
issued that famous report attack
ing consumer groups as Communist
directed, has been storm center
of the Dies investigation for more
than q year.
He first came into view in Aug
ust of 1898, when he testified as an
x-Communist-he had been "a
sentimental idealist," he explained,
but later had an ethical revulsion'
about various Communicated Or
carnations.
He had been ice-president of
Consumers Research, Inc, at time
when that concern had strike
on its hands: his testimony about
the strike led A. j. Isserman, New
ark attorney, to demand that the
U. S. attorney here prosecute him
for perjury, the demand being de-
MED when it was ruled that the
statements complained of were not
material
AT the beginning Of this year
Matthews became chief investiga-
tor for the Dies group. AS a for
mer member of % different groups
which he says were Communist-di-
rected Matthews has enjoyed the
complete confidence of Chairman
Dies and the deep antipathy of gov
ernmenJ left -Wingers.
If Mr.. Roosevelt aims to run for
third term, and if he wants any
popularity elected convention dele
gates, he will have to declare him
self pretty soon. Filing time for the
various state primary elections is
getting near
First filing date is that of Ar
kansas, where-if there is TO be any
presidential primary at all-some
candidate must file a formal request
by mid-January. If nobody files, the
states delegates are instructed by
the state political committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
TOtlay'S Horoscope

If your birthday is today, you
will find the coming year a mixture
of gain and loss. Your business af-
fairs will prosper, and an elder will
bring you benefits, but you must
be prepared for sudden and uneX-
pected happenings A child born on
this date will possess a fertile i'm
agination and be inventive. Such
a one will be thoughtful, but ra-
ther nervous and Wordy Sufferings
may come to such a one through
deception or fraud.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Mussolini advises students to stu
dy with a rifle by their side. Must
be tough being a teacher over there.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
You re Telling Me-

Already, we understand, num-
Der of leading Republican states
men are undergoing secret train
ing for that most difficult OF featS-
reaching for the nomination while
appearing to refuse it.
The way some radio crooners
murder that hit song, South of the
Border" that's just where we wish
they were.
Thyssen, TIitler's original finan-
cial backer, has to flee TO Switz-
erland. Wonder if he thinks he
got his moneys worth?
Mussolini advises students TO stu
dy with a rifle by their side. Must
be tough being a teacher over there.
The man at the next desk
thinks the blitzkrieg against Hol-
snd might have been called off on
account Of wet grounds.
Eat your dessert first. advises a
physician. Maybe so. but who wants
to wind up a meal with a bowl of
soup?
Molasses has a high content of
iron, we read. First thing we know
someone will invent a sorghum
machine gun.
Quebec, on the St Lawrence RI
yer, and capital Of the Province
Of Quebec. is the oldest city in the
Dominion of Canada.
A bee sting won $4,000 for a man
in a court suit On a proportional
basis, a dog bite should be a gold
mine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

The man at the next desk
thinks the blitzkrieg against Hol-
IND might have been called off on
account Of vet grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Thoughts for the Day

Wherefore comfort yourselves together and edify
another, even also ye dol Thessalonans Sill
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

One-Minute Test Answers
|. Silk.
2. Quito, capital of Ecuador.
3. Julius Caesar.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Thyssen, IIitler's original finan-
cial backer, has TO flee TO Switz-
erland. Wonder if he thinks he
got his moneys worth?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

NAL application for transfer. but
constitutes a step To get Maritime
Commission approval OF the trans
fer in advance OF formal appllca-
ton.
Third. the letter was drafted with
the approval of a high state depart
ment official before it went to Ad-
miral Land.
Having objected to the Panama
transfer. the State Department is
now reliably reported to be sup
porting similar transfer to Bri-
tish, Belgian, Irish or Canadian re-
gistry.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

The way some radio crooners
murder that hit song, South of the
Border" that's just where we wish
they were.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Turquoise, Decembers birthstone,
plays an important part today in
many Indian religious ceremonies,
and is found in parts of western
United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Quebec, on the St Lawrence ri
yer, and capital of the Province
Of Quebec. is the oldest city in the
Dominion of Canada.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25
Photographs

White cats are always deaf
bred from white stock.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

A bee sting won $4,000 for a man
in court suit. On a proportional
basis, dog bite should be a gold
mine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Eat your dessert first, advises a
physician. Maybe so, but who wants
to wind up a meal with a bowl of
soup?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-25

Molasses has a high content of
iron, we read. First thing we know
someone will invent a sorghum
machine gun.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Challenge Mixer = Popular
Challenge" electric food mixer
at less than you'd expect to pay
for a far inferior one! Econo-
mical, dependable. Mixes, whips,
beats and stirs. In white.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Oil Silk Covers-Regularly pric-
ed at 29c. 5 different sizes in
5 smart colors. Easily washed
in soap and water. Attractive
bag to keep them in. Water
proof, moisture proof, sanitary.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Waffle Iron-Sears own Heat
master" waffle iron in a new
matched design. Heat indicator
shows when to bake. Long Life
600 watt heating element. Nat
ural walnut handles.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Electric Food Mixer = Sears
"PoWermaSter" make. Three
speed motor. Portable for mix
ing at stove. Smart ivory and
green combination. Drink mix
ing attachment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Hamper-Easily worth $4.98 &
more. New, colorful design. Up
right or bench style. Smart
pyralin cover. Smooth fiber
body and strongwood frame.
Outstanding gift value at $3.39.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Coffee Maker-Vacuum coffee
maker in smart new style and
design. Large 8 cup size. Heat
proof glass. Chrome bands.
Black bakelite handles and COW
er. Easily worth $2.79 and more!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Twin Waffle Iron-New match
ed design. Two waffle irons in
one unit. Each iron works in
dependently. Heat indicator on
each. Polished chrome plated
finish. Natural walnut handles.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

7 piecesl Toy Ken
more vacuum clean
er with revolving
brus h, dust mop,
duster, 32-in. broom,
long handle dustpan
and many others.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Speedy, streamlined models for
boys and girls. Use Sears lay-away
plan to take advantage of this low
price. Small deposit will hold until
Dec. 20. Full size standard models
with double bar frame, balloon tires,
double fender braces.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Big, snuggly animals
that little tots adore.
Buy several for the
younger generation
on your gift list -.
Easily worth 79c.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

A grand Christmas gift at grand
saving! This Silvertone has Super
unit that Incorporates the most
advanced and perfected develop
ments in radio. Adaptable for use
witt; television, 9 push buttons,
dual-purpose tubes for 13 tube per-
formance In no other set within
many dollars of its price will you
find such power such tone
such reproduction and such
beautiful styling. Come in, see and
hear it. Actually worth $9950 by
every comparison. Gift supreme!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Luncheon Set-20-piece set in
smart new design. Bright and
colorful. In four attractive COL
ors. This set is ideal for begin
ners, for mountain cabins or
beach homes.
Evening star., 1939-11-02

Clifford Challenge Team Trophy
captained . team which gained 4
leg on the trophy last night. The
other victors were G. w. Stark
I. W. Sheppard ana o. L. veerhof1
They defeated Tom Hamlin, captain:
DR.. Z. B. Conolly. Ray Thurtell and
Gene Herman.
Other results included:
First priority-Mrs. Tom Hamlin,
Mrs. Irene Surguy, Mrs. Rose Rob-
bins and M. r. Reddy defeated
Louis Newman, s. G. Churchill
]. B. Mothershead and DR.. A. J.
Steinberg.
Second priority-Team captained
by Lewis Tubbs defeated team cap
tanned by J. l.. McDonough; team
captained by James H. Lemon de-
teated team captained by Rush
Buckley.
Women's Team Results.
Mitchell Movement: Section l.
North and South, Mrs. Mildred Ros-
son and Mrs. w. s. Athey, first;
Mrs. Lena Browning and Mrs. A. O.
Grimes, second, and Mr.. and Mrs
H. g. Campbell, third. East and
West, Miss Teresa Summerall and
Miss George Armistead, first; Mrs
T. D. Sheldon and Mrs. D. E
Stephen, second, and Mr.. and Mrs
Miles E. Myers, third.
Section 2-North and South. Mrs
Ralph Werner and Miss j. w. Nc
Every, first; George Kathan and
H. Robert Young, second: Mrs. Eva
Milligan and H. S. Klein, third
East and West, Comdr. w. A. Cor
ley and DR.. c. c. Mcdonnell, first:
Paul Henninger and ]. T. Onley,
second, and Mrs. Hubbard Mott and
w. r. Garrett, third.
Section 3-North and South, G. B.
Pennebaker and John Donnelly,
first; E. A. Perkins and A. I. West
rich, second: Mrs. Mary Goodstein
and Miss Thelma Goodstein. third.
East and West, Mrs. Peyton Blamire
and Mrs. c. E. Meissner, first; Mrs.
Catherine s. Tidball and Col. E. B.
Gray, second: Mrs. Hazel Loftin
and Mrs. Jack Bennett, third.
Evening star., 1939-11-02
Mrs. Emmu jane Smith
Dies at Home Here at 81

Mrs. Emma Jane Smith. 81, q resi-
dent Of Washington more than 90
years, died Tuesday at her home.
918 M street NV, after a prolonged
illness.
Funeral services will be held at
2 pm. tomorrow at the Hysong
funeral home. Burial will be In Rock
Creek Church Cemetery.
A native of New York State, Mrs.
Smith was the widow of Charles r.
Smith, veteran employe in the cash
room Of the Treasury Department.
who died In 1904. Mrs Smith was
also employed in the Treasury De-
partment, but retired several years
ago. She was an active member of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, q charter member and for
mer secretary Of Temple Cha pter,
Order of the Eastern Star. There
are no survivors,