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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Willis Thornton's Editorial on:
A Disciplined VS.. a Free Press

talitarian regimes and their leaders.
But they have never done SO Win
one-tenth the vigor with which the
German press assailed Soviet Russia
for 10 years, taking their cue from
Hitler's own words, I'VE must never
forget that the regents of present.
day Russia are common blood-Stain-
ed criminals; that here is the scum
of humanity, which, favored by con-
ditions in a tragic hour, butchered
and rooted out millions of its lead
ing intellects with savage blood
thirstiness e. nation which COM
bines a rare mixture of bestial hor-
ror with an inconceivable gift for
lying - And they never have
done so with the unanimity COM
pulsory to the German press.
Agitation for war? 1t is too short
a time ago to have forgotten the
uniform and simultaneous cam
paigns of the German press against
oppression of Germans in Austria.
in Czechoslovakia, in Poland, and
against the leadership of each
country. In each case the cam
paign was obviously staged to whip
up enthusiasm for the invasion
which promptly followed.
No, it won't do. Under freedom,
unquestioned abuses do happen. But
under discipline, when an entire
country's press is simply great
pipe organ on which the ruler plays
a war theme whenever he wishes,
the possibilities and the actual
performance of the press as an
"agitator for war" is infinitely
greater.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL

SUI Soo"I vi
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL
SUMMONS
GRACE WILHOIT, Plaintiff.
VS..
PHILIP WILHOIT, Defendant.
LEE NUFFER, Attorney for
Plaintiff.
The People of the State of Cali
fornia send Greetings to PHILIP
WILHOIT, Defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to APP
pear and answer the Complaint in
an action entitled as above, brought
against you in the Superior Court
of the County of Imperial State
of California, within ten days after
the service on you of this Sum-
mons-if served within this county;
or within thirty days if served else
where.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plalntlf1
will take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the COM
plant, as arising upon contract,
or she will apply to the Court for
any other relief demanded in the
Complaint.
Given under my hand and the
seal OF the Superior Court of the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, this 18th day of September,
1899.
w. j. McCLELLAND,
(SeaD County Clerk
BY ELEANOR McGIRK,
Deputy Clerk.
IS 20-27; o 4-11-18-25; N 1-8-15)
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

WASHlNSIlo WdSfllIlS IOIl
resident called the Federal Bureau
of Investigation the other day and
implored the G-Men to have gan
der at queer goings-on in the flat
next door to his, in a rather tony
downtown apartment building.
There are no lights on in that
flat until o'clock and after, al
most every night" he announced.
"Whoevers in there talks German
all the time. Must be a bunch of
spies. You people ought to look in
to it."
The FBI sighed and went forth
to check up.
In the end, it found as it had
anticipated-no cause for alarm.
The flat, it developed, was occu-
pied by a gentleman of German
birth who was very fond of card
games-penny ante, pinochle, and
what-not He had a number of like
minded cronies, also of German
ancestry.
Four or five nights a week they
would come in ana play cards,
eat Everwurst sandwiches, snd
maybe drink a little beer.
They talked in German because
that was the language they grew
up with; but the most careful in
vestigation failed to show that any
of them were anything but good
Americans or that ANYTHING more
sinister than a little friendly card
playing and beer drinking was
Matched there.
This is just sample of the sort
of thing the FBI is getting these
days. AS the nations first line of
defense against foreign espionage,
il is getting a perfect flood Of COM
plants from the citizenry. AS a
matter of duty, it runs each one
down; as a matter of policy, it
doesn't go around telling everyone
what it learns. But the huge per-
centage of the complaints are pret-
ty woozy
FBI is in good shape to fight
any genuine spies that may appear.
1t now has a force of 800, soon to
be increased by $50.
In addition, it has what practi-
cally amounts to a Oman Re
serve Corps" consisting of slightly
less than 500 men who have been
graduated from the three-month
training courses which the bureau
conducts.
Practically all of these graduates
are members of the police forces
in different American cities. The
FBI keeps in touch with them,
keeps them informed about what
is going on-and knows that in case
Of need it has. in all of these diff
ferent cities, regular police officers,
trained in FBI methods and thor
oughly sold on cooperation with
the FBI, who can go into action
if needed.
The bureau checks all complaints
thoroughly even if it is morally
certain in advance that everything
is okay.
1t is a trifle disturbed at the
number Of people who seem to be
willing to work off personal grudg-
es by trying to turn in innocent
people as spy suspects, but it takes
no chances.
Right now it is keeping a watch
full eye on all persons known to
have overseas connections, and is
bending every effort to prevent any
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

he got a job surveying railway
through the tiger infested jungles
of Malay. Six years in the jungles
left him an invalid, broken physi-
cally, and financially and almost
depleted mentally. He had suffered
from malaria fever snake bite. dy-
sentery. colitis and pernicious an
emia. He drifted to Portland, Ore
gOn and applied for a position
with the Northwest Steel Shipyard.
That company offered to pay him
SO a month as an engineer-or 5000
month as iaborer. So this erst-
while college professor, who had
written a book on surveying and
astronomy. and who had had nine
years practical experience as a ci-
vii engineer, took a job as a day
laborer. Then he hurt his hand
and found himself on the street
discouraged, not knowing which
way to turn.
Recently I crossed the Pacific
with the man. He told me that
he now regards that accident which
caused him to lose his job, as one
of the most fortunate events in
his life. He is now the author of
several books. and gets S400 for a
lecture. His name? Carveth Wells,
author of Six Years in a Malay
Jungle" In Coolest Africa" "Ka-
poot.' Carveth Wells has lectured
to more than 5000 audiences. In
Denver. 10000 people crowded into
the immense auditorium to hear
him.
The day after he had to give
up his job, he attended a lecture
on birds at the public library. The
lecturer showed a picture of a ro-
bin. Carveth Wells told him that
bird wasn't really a robin, but a
thrush. The lecturer dared him to
stand up and talk about birds. He
accepted the dare, and told about
the strange birds and animals that
he had seen in the Malay jungle.
The head of the organization was
so impressed that he suggested Car
veth lecture on his experiences. So
CarVeth went from one church to
another in Portland, offering TO
tell about his jungle experience.
No go. The first fifteen churches
he approached didn't want to hear
his talk. But he kept right on. The
sixteenth church gave him date
and half of the collection, S3.44.
Later. he spoke to more than sixty
church audiences in Portland, with
his half of the collection amounting
to as much as $50 a night. Next
came a weeks engagement at the
local vaudeville house. Since then,
ne has devoted all his time to lee
turing and writing. He declares it
is much more profitable to talk
about engineering than to practice
it,
If you want to become a lecturer
or a writer, led colorful, exciting
life. Find something interesting TO
talk about Offer your services for
nothing, if necessary; and climb
steadily upward through the years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

cident, was badly
infected; and he
had only 81 be-
tween himself and
hunger. Years be-
fore he had been
an assistant pro-
fessor of engin-
eering in London
University at a
salary of $17.50
per week. Seeing
no future in that,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
You re TELLING Me-

In Europe during these war ra-
ton times it not only is uncom-
Portable to be too fat but downright
dangerously unpatriotic.
NaZi leader arrested in Germany
report. And we thought purging
was only a peacetime pastime.
A New York farmer, aged 102,
refuses to give up active farming.
Maybe he still hopes to raise vege-
tables as big as those in the seed
catalogs.
The man at the next desk says
perhaps the reason a fellows rela-
tives by marriage like to talk about
him is because, naturally, they are
his chinfolks.
An editorial asks: Can we stand
prosperity" We don't know, mis-
ter, but we'd sure like to give 1t
try.
Germans make sausage out OF
wood-headline. Golly, that's q real
invention! A hot dog that's vir-
tually all bark!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Tpday's Horoscope

Today's birthday celebrants should
not allow themselves to be too much
disturbed by a certain public mat
ter, as it will cause a change for
them to their benefit. Business will
prosper through a novel method OF
secret association. A child born to-
day will be refined, artistic and mu-
sical. A kind disposition, good ma
ture, intuition and originality will
make for popularity, although such
child may be to impressionable.
He or she will be fortunate in most
things.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Barbs-

This invasion of Poland from
the east was the sour note we'd
been expecting to hear after all
the harmonious accords Russia had
been striking with Germany and
Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Dale
CARNEGIE

Cne morning in November, 1918,
man thirty-one years old walked
through the strets of Portland, Ore
gon. discouraged, respondent. No
Job: bis left hand. hurt in an ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

Robot observers in the North
American wilderness regions may
soon report the weather. We're
willing to give it a trial, as they
could do no worse than our present
weather observers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

A young British flyer reports a
colossal explosion when he bomb
ed a submarine. Trouble with him
is he goes to too many American
movies.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Photographs

Only about 5000 stars are visible
to the normal human eye, but the
1OO-inch reflector on Mt Wilson
is capable of photographing more
than a billion.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

One Minute Test
l. What is meant by Davey Jones
locker?
2. Who is the president of Yale
university?
3. Where is the Isle of Wight?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

About 70 per cent of the cheese
eaten In the United States is Ched-
dar, a type that was originated in
Cheddar, England, during the six
teen hundreds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

Words of Wisdom
One of the most important truths
in the world is that there is worth
enough in any rascal to cost the
spilling of the precious blood
Austin OMalley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Hints on Etiquette

Hints on Etiquette
When you shake hands make it
brief. Clasp the other persons hand
firmly and warmly while you utter
a greeting then release it.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
One-Minute Test Answers

One Minute Test Answers
l. The bottom of the ocean as
the grave of men drowned or buried
at sea.
2. Charles Seymour.
3. Off the southern coast of Eng
land.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
thoughts for the Day

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wis
dom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
Proverbs Al.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27
Famous Sayings

There is certain fascination
about the speeches of Adolf Hitler.
To take one of these speeches and
read it carefully, sentence by SEN
tence, is always absorbing, especi-
ally if one has previously heard the
speech delivered in that hysterical,
emotional voice, tuned with such
Thespian precision to produce the
desired effects.
The Danzig speech, aimed obvi-
ously at shaking British and French
determination as we'll as at con-
vincing his own people that any
general war would be forced on him
by British and French relentless
ness, was about the best conceivable
statement of Hitler's case. It's gen.
eral phases have already been COM
mented upon. But here is pas
sage that really deserves special
attention:
In democracies one may agitate
for war, there foreign regimes,
statesmen, and heads of state may
be attacked, slandered and vilified,
for there freedom of speech and
press reign.
I'm authoritarian states one may
not offer resistance against that,
for there discipline rules, and only
in states without discipline it is
accordingly permissible to agitate
for war;
If these statements were true, it
would certainly make a powerful
case for disciplined press Per-
haps as they were shouted in a
rapid-fire and hysterical voice,
they sounded plausible enough.
Certainly the responsibility Of
agitating for war should not be as
sumed lightly.
But the moment you read them
in cold print, you realize that these
words not only are untrue, but the
precise opposite is the case.
There is certainly some truth in
the charge that the press in demo-
cratic countries has often, with
some violence, criticized the to-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

Paducah, KY, reports the birth
of triplet bulls to a COW, and fin
ally gets back on the map after
a long silence by Irwin S. Cobb.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-27

Sweden has banned rice throw
ing at weddings because of the war
inspired shortage. Too bad they
can't do something about the mo-
ther-in-law problem that also aris-
es at this time of life.
To get the most in musical sound
from castanets they must be play
ed when they are warm.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
SWIMMING NEWS

The Swimming and Life-saving Campaign in the
Greebe1t Swimming Pool is definately under way. The
Recreation Department is running the following
classes from Am. to 1880 M. each week day for
Chi 1dren. and from 1os3o A.M to IL for
For adults employed in the daytime. evening Glasses
ere being arranged.
On Monday. June the 18th. Chi ldren and adults
we're given ability tests to segregate then for
classes. There classe for beginners. inter-
mediates. and advanced swimmers. It is hoped that
there WI be enough advanced swimmers to start
a Life Saving Class.
The Recrestion Department is very fortunate in
having three quail Red Cross Water Safety in
structors to carry the classes. These Instructors
Doris DUNCAN, who just returned from Aquatic
school who're she received 10 days Of intensified
training in all lines Of water sports and safety,
William Norris, who recently completed course at
the District Red Cross Life Guard School, and George
Fair who took the Red Cross ter Safety Instruction
course in Baltimore the past winter. These three
people have also had great deal of experience
winning instructors.
After each swimmer completes the required ski1ls
for his or her class. they Will be given certiH-
cate by the Recreation Department and the Red Cross.
They Will then be to join the next advanced
class. Although there many beginners now. the
staff feels that by the end Of the Will
be many excellent skilled swimmers.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
WOMEN'S SFTBALL NEWS

The Women Softba1l players held practice Tues
day and Thursday last week. June 2oth and 22nd. at
Pm. About twenty players were out for practice.
At the end Of practice Thursday, two captains
elected by the players. They Mrs. Sansone and
Mrs. McAchern. The two captains then chose teams,
and they we're follows
On Mrs. Sensone's team Mrs. DiPietro Hoffman,
Dove, Neb1ett. Pncey, Hess, Goldfadden, Cosby and
1seH. On MRS. McAchern's team Mrs. Platner,
Kyle. Talbot. Mc lliams, Macohio. Bowman, Conkyn,
Underwood and Love1ace.
Practice wt IL continue every Tuesday and Thurs
day at PM, games will be arranged between the
two teams. and also wi tn outside teams. There Is
still room for more players. any else inter
ested in playing oftba1l. report at Pm. Tuesday
the field below the swimming pool.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
REENBELT BOYS CLUB BASEBALL NEWS

GRENBELT BOYS CLUB BASEBALL NEWS
The Greenbe1t Boys Club held practice session
last Saturday morning. June "a at II A.M. and
honored by the presence Of Birdie Tebbetts catcher
for the Detroit Tigers Of the American League.
There about 100 Chi 1dren and adults who wit
messed batting exhibition by Birdie, and all
agreed. that he a fine hitter. After batting
for twenty minutes, he had all the team tired
from chasing the balls, that practice had to be
halted. The spectators end players both ioined in
asking for autographs. Birdie very obhging in
signing everything from baseball gloves to scraps
Of paper.
Birdie has promised to return to Greenbe1t the
next time that Detroit visits Washington and handle
practice session of the Boys Club. He also stated
that would try and get Of the other members
Of Detroi1's team out here with him.
Tt is fitting at this time to offer thanks
and appreciation to George Panagoulus, who being
close friend Of Birdie Tebbetts, made all the
ranganents to have him out here to give the boys
some he 1pfu1 hints.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
TENNIS LESSONS

The Recreation Department has been conduc ting
tennis lessons during the past week. for both chill
dren and adults. The Chi 1dren's lessons are held
on every weekday from Am. to 10 Am. The adu 1t
Glasses on the same days from 10 AN. to IL AN.
There were fifteen boys and girls that up the
class for the first week. and l6 that made up
the class Of adults.
Any other Chi ldren adults who are interested
pie ase out this week, because working on
the fundamentals Of tennis and they very impor-
tent. 1t is necessary. however. to bring your own
tennis raoquets and tennis balls.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-06-29
ARCHERY

The first Archery Class was held Friday, June %.
at Pm. for adults. Since the field too wet
to bring the equi pmet the first instruction
held the gym. Classes Will continue every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at II Am. for children Is
years and over. and at Pm. for adults.
All equipment Is being furni she'd by the Recreation
Department and any interested may still join the
classes. TOURNAMENTS Will be held at the end of the
sumner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

Traffic officials report that for driving lcng distances sp.eds be- tween 35 and 50 miles an hour are the least fatiguing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
STRAND OFFERS
 DARK VICTORY
'Torchy Runs for Mayor'' on Same Program Be-
 ginning Sunday

Only two days remain in which to see the fine twin bill which con- cludes its engagement at Warner Bros. Strand theater on Saturday evening. Headlining the program is "Wuthering Heights" with Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, and David Niven; also 'The Kid From Texas" with Dennis OKeefe and Florence Rice.
 Another of the Strands ''big hit' programs arrives at that theater on Sunday with Bette Davis in Dark Victory" and "Torchy Runs For Mayor" with Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane comprising the bill which has been booked for a three day engagement.
 Miss Davis comes to Strand pa- irons in a picture that is said to set new mark in motion picture entertainment.
 Playing opposite Miss Davis is George Brent, marking the seventh time in which the two stars have appeared together. Brent is said to bring to the screen the most sym pathetic role of his career. Hum- phrey Bogart, in a featured part. proves that he is not only an ace bad man" but superb actor. Prob ably the most interesting personal ity in the cast, aside from the star, is the new find" Geraldine Fitz-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02

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 WABc-First Nighter Drama WQxR-All-Schubert Con- s:so-woK.Author's Quiz; Enery Queen; J. Perelman. WJZ-Don't Forget-Quiz. WABC--Burns and Allen. Comedians; Frank Parker. wQXR-Treasury of Music. 9:0o-WEAF-Lyman Orch: Frank Mum. Tenor; Chorus. WOR-Gabriel Heater, Comments.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-02
JUAREZ STARTS
 AT STATE TODAY
Paul Munie and Bette Davis, Academy Award
 Winners, Co-Starred

The local premiere of Warner Bros. greatest achievement to date. the lcng-awaited "Juarez" will be held in the cool and comfortable at mosphere of the healthfully air con- ditioned Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon when it opens a four day engagement.
 Co-starring the two academy award winners, Paul Muni and Bette Davis, the production also includes a host of other film notables. It comes to localities after its recent world debut in New York city at the Hollywood theater. Incidental ly the portrayals given by the two stars were so brilliant that they set the critics raving with such ad- jectives as brilliant, unparalleled, superb, inspired.
 Conceived and executed on scope never before attempted by Warner Bros, the picture relates the att tempt of Napoleon III of France to end the life of the Mexican repub- lie by placing puppet emperor on Aho OAA O3lCs 41lC 1d6lS AaVS VI ANd- poleons haplesS tool, Maximilian von Habsbtlrn, and his beautiful consort, Carlota, who has passed into history as "the mad empress '' are also concerned in the film. The chief concern is the brave and suc- cessful fight of the Mexican presi- dent, Benito Pablo Juarez, born a humble Zapotecan Indian, to rescue his country from the hands of the imperialistic despoilers.
 In the role of Juarez, Muni is given an opportunity to display new facts of the brilliant art which has already established him as the fore most actor on the screen. In a man. ner that is nothing short of amaz- ing, Muni so thoroughly identifies himself with the man he is playing that one forgets he is just acting. How Muni can be denied another academy award for his latest role is hard to imagine.
 Poles apart, though equally tragic from the modern miss is the Car