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Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Dogs Know Their
Riqhts, Police Say

SAN JOSE. Aug. 80 (UP)-San
Jose police know that ordinarily
dogs have no conception of prop
erty Sr boundary lines but in the
case Of H. A Weigand's pack OF
racing sreyhounds they're not SO
certain.
San Jose residents have complain
ed that the Weigand dogs keep
them awake nights With their bark
ing .-.---- -.--..-..
Police have gone out to the ken
nels, on the boundary line between
San Jose and Santa Clara, several
times to do something about it.
But, they reported, each time they
try to seize the dogs, the animals
run over into the Santa Clara part
of their yard and there San jose
police have no jurisdiction.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Nationwide
Theatre Strike
Threatened

NEW YORK, Aug. 80.
(UP)-A nationwide theatri-
cal strike appeared imminent
today.
1t will be a jurisdictiopal
war between actors and stagehands.
1t is expected to start not later
than Monday, when the show Leave
it to Me" reopens.
/ Stagehands probably will picket
the show. Then actors and stage
hands everywhere will refuse to
work together. 1t might close every
theater in the country and pat
million dollar movie stars in the
picket lines.
The stagehands union-Interna-
tional Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employes-has chartered a group
of night club and vaudeville per-
! formers that the actors union
Associated Actors and Artists OF
America-had expelled. That group
is the American Federation of Ac-
tors, presided over by Sophie Tuck
er, and with Ralph Whitehead serv-
ing as executive secretary.
The executive council of the
American Federationf of Labor, to
which both stage hands and actors
belong, ordered the IATSE to give
/ up the AFA. The IATSE failed to
/ do SO. The AAAA offered to take
the AFA back if Whitehead were
removed from office pending a new
AFA election in 80 days. The trou-
Bile centers about Whitehead The
AAAA expelled the AFA on charges
that union charity funds went to
buy Whitehead new automobile.
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 80. CUP)-
Edward Arnold, vice president of
the Screen Actors Guild, today said
organized film players will strike,
II necessary, To prevent IA bunch
OF racketeers from taking over the
entertainment industry"
In jurisdictional war between
actors and StagenandS which may
close every theater in the nation,
the organized screen actors of Hol-
lywood asked the American public
to support honest unionism" and
made preparations for the impend-
ing strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Arbitration Urged In Waterfront
Dispute But Employees Spurn
Services of Federal Mediator

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 30 CUP)
Settlement of working contract
differences between the Information
al Longshoremen's and Warehouse
mems union and the Waterfront
Employers association by permit
ting Wayne L. Morse, Pacific coast
arbitrator. to arbitrate the dispute
was again urged today by the en-
ployers.
The operators renewed the arb|
tration proposals in letter an
swering one from Harry Bridges,
union president, in which he re-
jected a previous proposal to have
Morse decide the issues.
Bridges had written, 1--WE refuse
to consider stepping backward by
rearbitrating the six-hour day, the
present hiring hall structure and
the present production standards. "
The employers letter in answer
said, Our offer OF renewal shows
that we have no desire to take
anything away from the men"
The employers referred to their
offer to renew present contracts
without change.
Signed by F. p. Foise, president
OF the Employers association, the
letter said the operators again
offered the union chance to re-
new existing contracts, negotiate
new ones, or submit all issues to
Morse.
I'VE heartily concur III your
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Grand Jury
In kidnap Probe
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he is accused OF kidnapping Yama-
toda. A complaint was issued against
Yamatoda but Sonoda failed to ap-
pear TO press the charge and it
was dismissed.
Msteus was arres:ed in Ell Centre
July 81, at the same time that five
japanese were arreSter at Lodi and
Bakersfield. Some time later two
more japanese ware arrested at
Lodi and charged in the case. Mean
while. Yoshida gave. himself up
when he heard federal officers had
warrant for his arrest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Boys Band to
Re1earse at
Hipass Camp

Members of the Imperial Valley
Boys band were scheduled for a
weeks intensive rehearsal at Hipass
Health camp beginning September
3.
During the week the band will
be reorganized and preparations
made for the winter musical seas
en-. N Novak, director, said We'd
nesday. Regular rehearsals were
discontinued this summer.
Any boy who plays band instru-
ment and wants to give time to
the band may join and make the
trip to Hipass with the regular
members.
Winter plans include more fire.
quent public appearances for the
band, Novak said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Defense Hopes To
Recall Knowles
In Bridges Case

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 80 (UP)
The defense hoped today to re-
call Harper Knowles, American
Legion anti-Subversive leader, as an
adverse witness in the Harry
Bridges deportation proceedings at
Angel Island.
Knowles. scheduled to testify yes
terday, had not completed search
of his files for letters which the
defense had requested. Earlier the
defense had produced copies OF
certain letters in its attempt to
prove conspiracy existed to de-
port Bridges on the grounds he Is
Communist and member of an
organization seeking violent over
throw of the government.
Instead Of Knowles three other
witnesses were called yesterday, a
shingle weaver from Washington,
lawyer from Los Angeles and a
steward from Alcatraz prison.
IlC "CdNCl,
roe Sweeney AFL union vice pres
ident and shop steward, testified
IN behalf Of Bridges, the CrO
leader, that Gordon Castor, a gov
ernment witness. had told him he
never would have to work in q
mill again after he testified against
Bridges. Castor had declared he
attended a Communist meeting with
Bridges.
The lawyer, Reuben Licker was
called by the government in an
attempt to discredit defense wit
ness, Spencer Austrian, also Los
Angeles attorney. Licker attempt
ed to show that Austrian was
Communist, but admitted to Dean
James M. Lands, presiding exam
iner. that he was showing personal
animus toward Austrian. Lands Sc
veIely reprimanded the witness for
making political speeches filled
with personal prejudice
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Vessels Warned
of Mine Field

WARSAW. Poland, Aug 30. up
The Polish radio warned all YES
sells approaching the Polish coast
at the mouth of the Gulf of Denzig
today to beware of danger point
about three miles off the coast, The
warning was sent both verbally and
in Morse code in French, English,
German and Polish.
The ships were advised to request
the services of Polish pilots from
Gdynia in approaching the coast.
It was assumed the warning meant
the Poles are planting mines to
counteract possible action by Ger
many against Gdynia, Danzig and
the Hell Peninsula of the Polish
corridor on the Baltic coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
10000 Reported
Drowned in Flood

SHANGHAI. Aug 80. UP)-The
Domei News Agency in a dispatch
rom TientSin estimated today that
10000 persons had been drowned in
the Hal river flood
The report said that 10000
houses were wrecked in Tientsin and
5000 300 civilians affected. Six
hundred thousand persons were re-
ported destitute N the Tientsin area,
and damage within the city was
set a S40O,000,OOO.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30

opinion of Dean Morse" the letter
said, and are gratified to learn
that if We should later agpee on
arbitration the question of who shall
act will not constitute a problem. ="
The letter said the employers
want "a fair and workable contract.
completely observed by both parties.
AS we do not seem to be able TO
agree how this may accomplished,
we again urge immediate arbitra-
ton before Dean Morse. BY SO
doing we will avoid a hardship
upon the men and severe losses
to the industry and to the Pacific
coast"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
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CONTINUED from Page II
be reasonable and generous, and
also that the new RuSSo-German
non-aggression pact was not one
OF the usual paper agreements about
non-a ggreSsion' but that Germa-
ny and Russia had common inter
eStS in the Polish situation.
The Polish problem whether
viewed from the Oder or the Dnie-
per rivers looks as like as two peas, 90
it said.
We should regret if the western
powers. including Warsaw. would
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
MRS. JAMES PENMAN
OPERATED UPON

Mrs. James Penman, sos State, is
reported recovering satisfactorily
from a major operation performed
Monday at the California hospital
IN Los Angeles. Her husband, James
Penman, and her son, Charles
Crawford are with her as Is her
sister, Mrs. James Eeronio.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Gasoline Tax
Boost Souciit

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 80. CUP)
Larry Barrett, San Francisco,
chairman of the California state
highway commission, today proposed
a two-cent increase in the state
gasoline tax to bring in additional
revenues which he said were need
ed to keep highways in good con-
dition and make needed highway
and bridge Improvements.
Barrett said that highway re-
placements were falling behind at
the rate of ISL miles of road and
90 bridges annually.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Insect Pests

No matter what kind Of insect pest
you want to get rid of-ants, reaches,
bed bugs or mosquitoes around the
house-feas on your cat or dog--lice
on plants and poultry-RUHACHw will
put an end TO them or money back.
BUHACH--known for 80 years
is sure death to insect pests--get full
protection this easy odorless way.
In Handy Sitter Cans 25c up at Drug.
Grocery. Seed Stores and Pet Shops.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
S750O Fine imposed
On Truck Driver

Vernon Copeland, Eos Angeles
l.uck criyer, was fined $500 in
superior court Tuesday for operat-
ing without a state Railroad COM
mission permit, according to re-
ports from the coast.
The penal.zation OF Copeland
opened a campaign against truckers
who have violated the commission
ruling. according to Superior Judge
Emmett H. Wilson, who imposed the
fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
Poland Calls
More Troops

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eide what will be requisitioned and
will reimburse the owners.
Placards were posted in the
streets calling the reservists. The
government announced over the
radio that German aggression"
made adequate defense imperative.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-30
HiHer's Terms
Held 'InlDOSSibIP'

WARSAW Aug. 30. CUP) -- Pol
itical leaders studying reports from
I ondon sf Adolf Hitler's latest pro-
posals said today that they appear
ed to be completely impossible and
"an insult to Polish sovereignty"
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Cannot Guarantee 100 Per Cent Perfection

Ar OTHING THAT OUR COMMISSION, ANY OTHER
~ COMMISSION do will guarantee 100 PER CENT
4 SATISFACTION IN FIGHTS There are going to be
bad fights when pretty good boxers each other in
fighters instance might dismal when opposed each
other either against rushing leading fighter and they
might well be sensational. BUT MISMATCHES CAN BE
STOPPED with the aid Of his associates intends
to stop them.
CHARLIE BERRY, ONE TIME ALL.ANdERICA END AT
LAFAYETTE currently coach Of pitchers for the Athletics
football last fall BERRY recognized
one competent gdion officials in this sector Of
the land National Boxing Association will drive
to match LEO and JOEY ARCHIBALD. the winner
meet PETEY SCALZO the title Which is the it
should be DONE :. LEWIS wanted to sign GALENTO
TOMMY FA2R a battle in Chicago But FARR is off
Springs and then Miami THE BRITISH PUBLIC IS
FED WITH TALES EFFECT THAT FARR HAS BEEN
JOBBED AND ROBBED OVER HERE. They should chant
hymns Of thanks for the regal which their
treated.
HERE'S HOPING THAT GLENN CUNNINGHAM is at his best
when STANLEY WOODERSON, the British ghost Of
the cnder paths here in June Of ten
Cunningham and the Briton match strides. LESLIE Mac
MITCHELL Of New York University heralded the most
likely successor to Cunningham.
JIMMY DYKES OPENED ANOTHER BOWLING ALLEY IN
CHICAGO Among his kilograms from CONNIE MACK
egretng that he could lost for
Of 1889 on the spot WELL MAKE FOUR FOR
COL RUPERT" said D Maggie in interview in
cisco. GABBY HARTNETT talking about umpres
them called strike which thought said
so Gabby related The umpire asked: WHAT WAS WRONG
WITH Hartnett said TT WAS TOO HIGH" . . . The
Jumps took off his cracked WELL. KEEP QUIET
ABOUT IT. NO ONE BUT THE CATCHER AND WILL.
KNOW THAT YOUR EYES ARE BAD"
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
BERG GAINS IN
WOMEN'S GOLF

AUGUSTA, Ca, Jan. 18 G.N.S0.
Patty Berg, of Minneapolis, 49,
year-old national women'S golf
champion, was well on her way
today to victory in her first start
of the 1899 campaign.
She was four strokes in front at
the halfway mark in the 72-hole
Augusta women's golf tourna-
ment.
Duplicating her over par IS in
the first round she finished the
first SO holes with 156 to stretch
her lead over Marion Miley,
of Lexington, KY, who posted 100.
Tied for third place at 1862 were
Kathryn Hemphill, of Columbia,
S. c., and Mrs. Whitney Harb.
Miss Dorothy Kirby, Atlanta, Ca,
followed with 1853. Other low
scorers included Laddie Erwin,
of New Jersey, 1859; Mrs. Opal Hill,
Kansas City, lit; Mrs. Myron
Davy, Of PinehurSt, N. c., 1873, and
Lillian Watson, of Scotland, 1874.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
MRS. PAYNE TO
REPRESENT MD.
GOLF IN D. c..
BY LILLIAN RIXEY

The Maryland State Golf ASso-
citation, which holds its annual
meeting Friday evening at the
Baltimore Country Club, appears
to have adopted policy Of greater
recognition for Washington men,
ber clubs, wise move in view OK
the fact that eight local clubs fall
within Maryland territory.
One indication of the new policy
is the plan to add another vice
president to the executive COM
mittee who will be chosen from
among Washington club members.
That viii make two executive COM
mittee members from the District.
ENTENTE CORDIALE?
Another rumored recognition
for District golfers is the appoint
ment of Mrs. Ralph Payne of Con-
gresSional, president emeritus Of
the Women'S District Golf ASSo-
citation, as the District representa-
tive for all Maryland State Wom-
ems affairs. Thus Mrs. Payne will
act in a dual golf role for the COM
ing season. She remains honorary
vice president in an advisory ca
pacity to the w. D. G. A. and will
represent Maryland State in all
intercity women's golf competi-
ton.
If Mrs. Payne should accept
the appointment. it will do much
to further the entente cordiGle be.
tween the Baltimore and WASH
ington women golfers which at
times in the past has hung by IL
very slim thread, indeed, what
with differences in handicap rat
ings and conflicts in civic pride.
TOURNAMENTS FOR D. C.
Last years Maryland State
event for women at Elkridge in
Baltimore was one of the few
tournaments in which Washing.
ton and Baltimore feminine link
Continued on Page "a, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
FingersCrossed
Cubs Contracts Are
In Mails

CHICAGO, Jan. 18 G.NSD.
Twenty-four members of the Chi.
cago Cubs team approached their
mail boxes with their fingers
crossed today.
Contracts to the 20 players un-
signed and 2 coaches were posted
yesterday by the management.
Some called for raises, some for
cuts and some for "as was" in the
line Of salaries.
Pitcher Clay Bryant was ex-
pected to get a raise, while Cap
tain Billy Herman was probably on
the list for a reduction. Manager
Gabby Hartnett has already signed
along with Pitchers Bill Lee and
Dizzy Dean.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Boiling Field Cagers
Crush A|exandrians

Boiling Fields cagers today
have registered one Of their most
crushing defeats Of the season,
blasting the Lyle Florist quint Of
Alexandria, 62-20, in the Boiling
Field gym.
Joe Fusco and Joe Zwisle paced
the winners offenSe with IA and
IL points, respectively.
Rural Identification Admins
tration girls team topped the
Federal Trade laSSies, 29-19, in
the preliminary.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Pulls 'Corrigan,' Wins
Game for Other Team

ASHLAND, KY, Jan. 18.-"Cor-
rigan" HobSon, a forward on the
local Merchants basketball team,
today was being hailed as the
hero" of a game with an inde-
pendent team at Flatwoods.
1t seems that the game was in
the final quarter and Hobson
hadn't scored a point. Finally he
had a chance to bag Snowbird
and did-in F1atwoodS goal-giV-
ing them q 31-29 victory.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Boxing Public viii Be Protected
DID NOT SEE THE MAZZA-

66T GAZZAARCHIBALD AFFAIR Major
Brown said today II read all Of the newspaper accounts
- of it and checked with the officials. have received
calls from fans paid their the fight All
reports that THE MATCH NEVER SHOULD HAVE BEEN
MADE ARCHIBALD would have had far greater competition
in gymnasium bout HAVE NO INTENTION OF TOIERAT
ING ANY SUCH MsNdATCHNG OF FIGHTERS. The interest
Of the fightgoing public will be protected order
deal starting Immediately"
AS MATTER OF FACT, SUCH AFFAIRS AS THE MAZZA
ARCHIBALD asco result from the sucker system that is
boxing Of ranking fighters want keep
their proteges busy will them for bouts in the WHISTLE
of boxing They'll short purses
ENTs. printed yesterdays Washington Times
fighters who operate under the
direction OF MAZAAS manager The public asked TO pay
approach the dignity action gymnasium
workout for the ranking fighter.
THE PATIENCE THE LOCAL. PUBLIC IS EXHAUSTED.
without They out week after week to
fights sometimes they rewarded But not
often justify their enthusiasm for real action Now
with taking situation, fight
fans look forward to IMMEDIATE AND LASTING IMPROVE
MENT.
LIEUT. COL. HARVEY L. MILLER, AN OFFICIAL OF THE
NATIONAL BOXING ASSOCIATION and a member of that
organizations ranking committee KNOWS PRETTY NEARLY
FIGHTER main bout and semifina caiber in the
country of his position in the National Boxing Ass
caon has Of information available that will enable
him to properly catalogue the matches suggested It always
possible boxing commission to hold Of fighters
making unsatisfactory fights COUPLE OF PURSES
FUND COMBATING nFANTILE PARALYSIS and
you'll out the divers and stumble buns in hurry One
sock the pockebok hurts than dozen socks the chin
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Gdlento, Brescid End Trdining
Two-Ton Tony in Perfect Condition

in weight, Brescia will have a
distinct advantage in height
and reach.
Against Galento's 5 feet, 8
inches, Brescia stands 6 feet, 2,
and the formers reach is 70
inches compared with 50 inches.
Nevertheless, because Of his
punch, Galento has been eStab-
nShed as a one-sided favorite
and a crowd Of more than 10000
Is expected.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

be termed official.
It is the All-America track and
field team as selected by Daniel ].
Ferris, secretary-treasurer of the
National A. A. u, and includes 13I
stars honored for the second
straight year or longer.
Once again Joe McCluSkey, the
former Fordham flash, is listed as
the Standout Of the nerve-wracking
steeplechase brigade, making his
eighth straight season so honored.
CUNNINGHAM SELECTED
The Kansas Flyer, Glenn Cum
ningham, who gets sharper as he
grows older, was selected for the
1,500-meter run. This is Glenn's
six season on the team.
Don Lash, who won the Sullivan
award for 1888, given for the out
standing amateur athlete of the
year, is placed at the top Of the
croSs-country group. The former
Indiana runner, now a cop, is on
the team for the fifth year in q
row.
Other repeaterS include Pat Den
gis, marathon, four times: Johnny
Woodruff, Pitts Olympic cham
pion, 800-meter run; Irving Fol
wartshny, 35-pound weight throw
and 16-pound hammer. and Lou
Lepis, 56-pound weight, three
times. The group of two-time re-
.peaters include Ben johnson, 60
and 100-meter sprints; Ray Ma
lott, 400-meter run: Elmo Pentti,
10,000-meter run: Mel Walker,
Continued on Page "a, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

The fat and short Jersey
tavern-keeper concluded one Of
his most strenuous pre- fight
conditioning campaigns and re-
iterated his hope Of knocking
Brescia out within two or three
rounds.
The latter likewise wound up
his training and expected to
enter the ring at his usual 210,
or thereabouts. While he will
give away much the best Of Il
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
NO. | FAN LOSES
FIGHT FOR LIFE

CHICAO, ILL.,, Jan. 18.-Stricken
last fall with a malignant growth,
Johnny English, one of the Cubs
Staunchest supporters, was in
there swinging until the end but
he struck out.
Death came yesterday at Mercy
Hospital, Sorrowing such friends
as Billy JurgeS and Rip Collins of
the Cubs, and Shirley Temple,
the little movie actress.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
TWO H. S. F|vES
VIE IN SUBURBS

Westerns Red Raiders and
RooseveIt's Rough Riders, Sched-
uled to open their interhigh cam
paign this Friday, will have a last
buildup today when the Raiders
travel to Arlington for a contest
with Washington and Lee and
Roosevelt plays host to Bethesda
Chey Chase. Both tiltS open at
$3.50 p. m.
Episcopal Highs powerful ag-
gregation comes over from Alex
andria to engage st. Adams in an
other outstanding cage clash this
afternoon.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

NEWARK, N. j., Jan. 1s
QN.S0.-Avowedly in perfect
condition and down to perfect
2S5 pounds, two-ton Tony Gal
ento, the National Boxing AS
eociation's No. challenger for
the world heavyweight cham
pionShip, was ready today for
his attempt to defeat Jorge
BreScia, Of the Argentine, TO-
morrow night. and move a step
nearer to an eventual crack at
Joe Louis.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18


for the last time on Monday night until
this edition Of THE TIMES hit the streets,
a constant succession Of telephone calls
came into this department, demanding what
the District boxing board intended to do
to safeguard the sport over which it ex-
erciseS Jurisdiction.
BOXING GROVELS AT A NEW Low,
AND THE BIG CHIEF OF OUR BLUE
COATS has no intention of permitting it
to grovel. He has called a member of
the boxing commission for tomorrow morn
ing at 10:30 O'Clock, to which the PRO
MOTERS and LOCAL SPORTS WRITERS
will be invited. :. Out Of the discussions
will result a HIGHER STANDARD OF
FIGHTS. For the moment everyone is
marking time.
MAJOR BROWN WILL INACCURATE
A POLICY OF RIGID INVESTIGATION
of all fighters brought into the DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. Through sources
of information readily available to the local
board, tankerS and palookas will be barred
fr0ro tho 10col orano Mot o,,1v vxyil1 "A
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Legislators
Bill to Abolish Md.
Race Commission

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan. 18.
Legislators today are consider
ing a bill, introduced by Milton
Tolle 3D., Baltimore) to abolish
the present Maryland Racing
Commission and set up the
office of a single racing commits
sioner who would have unpaid
advisers at his disposal.
Reduction of the number of
racing track employees is also Q
provision Of the measure.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18
Gidnt Jinx Repeats
OTIS Finger Hurt in Door

Hal Schumacher suffered elbow
splinterS; Burgess Whitehead,
nervous breakdown; Clyde Cas-
tleman, cracked vertebrae; Hank
Leiber, beaned by Bob Feller:
Sam Leslie, pulled muscle; Joe
Moore, sprained leg, and Harry
Danning, kidney ailment.
Due to the injury, OFT will re-
port with the clubs pitchers and
catchers at Hot Springs, Ark.
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

NEW YORK, N. Y, Jan. 18.
"Jinx-ed again!" might well be
the cry Of the New York Giants
today, following the informa-
ton that their new captain, Mel
OFT, was the victim of a painful
swinging door accident at his
home in New Orleans. in which
his left hand was fractured.
The jinx reaches back to last
season when Carl Hubbell and
The Washington times., 1939-01-18

printed the fighters checked reports will gath
their actual fighting ability revealed contests
The cooperation of boxing commissions from other commmi
ties will be sought.
FIGHTERS OF MAIN BOUTS AND sEMIF1NALs will be sub
1ected to closest scrutiny will be recommended that they
brought WASHINGTON reasonable time before
fights and that they BE REQUIRED TO WORK before qualified
judges boxing they can't fight requirements
THEY WILL. CHECKED OUT.