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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07

1mptincSS.'
The morning service was we'll at
tended Monday, but there was 4 de-
cided increase III attendance at th1
$50 service this morning. At this
service Mr.. Reavis spoke On The
Honest Doubter", and said in part:
when John the Baptist sent his
disciples to Jesus asking, Art thou
he tht should come, or do we look
for another?' he was in prison and
is deep doubt. And he is not the
only one OF Coos saints that has
been there. The floors of this
gloomy prison arc damp with the
tears Of some Of Gods choicest saints.
Many Of us have found ourselves
there. Many times we ael: ourselves
what awful thing have we do9e that
God thus permits us to suffer, ant;
often we should ask instead, what
great work is God preparing me for
that he is thus schooling me-"
Tonight Mr.. Reavis will speak on
The subject; Goods Message Through
the Lily" "ConSider the lilies of the
field, how they :roW; they toll not,
neither do they spin: and yet l saw
unto you. that even Solomon in all
his glory was not arraycd like one
of these" Matt. 6:28-29.
Every one is invited to the services
each morning at $50 and each even
ing 1t 7:45 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07
Both Sides Lose
Many Planes On
All War Fronts

London, May 7.-(AP)--Rcuters,
British news agency, today estimated
that Britain had lost 49 aircraft on
all fronts in the last four weeks
and Germany 1873 "for certain lii
the same period.
Reuters estimate said that in adj
dition 81 German planes were ''pr1b-
ably completely destroyed or put
out of action fer some time" The
agency said that machines destroyed
on the ground or at sea during Brit
ish raids on German air bases III
Norway had not been included in
the totals.
Reuters said its figures were baHcl
on air ministry and admiralty an
nouncements, authoritative reports
in the Norwegian and neutral press
and British news agency and news
paper dispatches.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07
CONFIRMED

Washington. May 7.-(AP)-The
Senate confirmed yesterday the APP
pointmcnt Of these North Carolina
pcStmaStcrS: Ca! Y. Bundy, James
Town; Woodrow Mckay, Lexington;
Fred H. Hulcolnbc. Mars Hill: James
H. Mckenzie, Salisbury; Charles o.
Cooper. Saluda: William H. Shan
non. Spencer.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07
April Taxes
Total $4,043

Tax collections for the county's &C
count amounted to $4,O43.63 in April,
F. M. Dorsey, county tax collector,
advised the Board Of County Com
missioners in his monthly report
Monday afternoon. The sum was aug
mented by small amuunts for license:
collected and one O. two other small
er items.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07
TWO REALTY DEEDS
Placed ON RECORDS

".. realty transfers were report
81 ,.c Vance Registry office to-
.. Meta ". Allen. ct al, sold
..- Register Il lot on Hall street
---'
.. r. Dicke.son and wife con-
..-.5 295j acres Of land to A. A.
.. ..r SD and considerations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-05-07
DIR. FEW TO SPEAK
AT BOSTON FINALS

Durham, May DIR. William
Preston Few, president Of Duke uni
vcrsity, will deliver the commence
mcnt address at Boston university
en- June 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Surrender Termed
LeopoIds Second
BIunder as King
Young Rules Cancelled
Military Entente With
Allies, Expert Recalls
BY J. w. L. MASON
United Press War Expert

The precarious situation of the
Anglo-French troops in Flanders
due to King Leopolds arbitrary sur
render is the second tragic military
blunder the impetuous young mon
arch has made to the detriment OF
his country during his brief reign.
In 1896. two years after he be-
came king. Leopold cancelled Bel
gums military entente with France
and Great Britain He showed his
forceful headstrong character by
this act, trusting to his own i'm
mature opinion rather than to ex-
pert opinion, just as today he has
disregarded the judgment of his
ministers, and capitulated on his
own initiative.
Leopold believed in 1896 that his
denunciatlon of Belglum's military
agreement with France and Great
Britain would save his country
from a German invasion in the
event of a new European war. He
trusted the Germans. For that rea-
son when Hitler violated Belgium's
neutrality 18 days ago. the Allies
were unable to assist Belgium quick
ly enough, and the country was
overrun.
After thus jeopardizing his own
country, Leopold, by his wilful sur
render, now has gravely handicap
Continued on Page 2, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Mexico Presidency
Candidate Due
South of Border

Mexical was slated Tuesday to
have a first hand look at Gen.
Manuel Avila Camacho, much
talked of presidential candidate,
who was expected to arrive Tues
day afternoon by airplanc for a
tour of several days in Baia Cali
fornia.
According TO Col. Joe Gutierrez,
Mexican consul stationed at CalcX-
leo, the Revolutionary Party'S can
didate was expected to land about
p. m. and would remain over
night to attend a luncheon in his
honor Wednesday before continuing
on to Tijuana.
The general was to come to MeXi-
cali from HcrmoSiilo. Sonora. after
I campaign visit during which he
denied Obligat0n TO labor unions
or any other single group" for his
candidacy Gen Camacho'S re-
marks were in answer to an aSSer-
ton from Salvador Guerrero, of
ficial of the CTM labor union. that
Camacho'S candidacy was born
within" the CTM ana that he was
bound to support the CTM in
local politics
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Valley Banks VIII
Go on 5-Day Week
For July. August
Department Store Group
Opposes Plan Because
OF Week End Rush

Banks in Imperial Valley
with one possible exception
will 90 on a fivc-day week
during July and August, Il
survey Of bankers indicated
Tuesday
Saturday closing will be in ac-
"ord with legislation passed by the
California legislature and will apply
IN many other sections of the state.
rhc plan has alrrady bocn followed
IN Othrr states part icill9r,H III tho
1aSt
Both branches of ihc Bank of
America and 0f thc Security First
National are slated To close Satur-
lays during The two summer months
in Imperial Valley. There appeared
to be some doubt. however, con-
corning the stand of the First Ma
tiona bank in HOltville, the sole
locally controlled institution in the
valley. The boards decision will
probably be forthcoming later.
Walter Havekorst, Bank of AM
erica vice president said the move
was taken in accordance with move
mentS in other sections, brought
on by 4O-hOur-WeGk restrictions. He
Continued on Page. 2, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

death hlOW 10 trapped hlIleu dIllIIoo
in Flanders.
German armies striking through
the Allied left wing after the Bel
gian surrender were reported by
Nazis Tuesday night to have ad-
vanccd so rapidly around British
and French positions - including
the fortified city of I.ille-that the
Allies are row llopeleSSly entrapped.
French military sources said how
ever that the Allies still hold the
channel port of Danknk and Paris
reported launching Of tre.nen-
dous @erial bombardmcnt Of advanc-
ing German forces to cover retreat
of British and French armies in
the north.
The desperate Allies carried tho
war into Germany with British
royal air force raids over Siv big
German industrial cities in what
London described as bombardmentc
of military objectives".
French said the Allied air force
are "furiously' engaged in drop
ping a curtain of bombs in des-
perate effort to protect the re
treat" of the Allied northern army.
Leopold's capitulation at the peak
of the Nazi offensive was repudiat-
ed by the refugee Belgian cabinet
in France. where Premier Hubert
Pierlot announced that Leopold had
been deprived of his throne and that
the council of ministers would carry
on beside the Allies.
Nazi dive bombers, artillery tanks
and maSsed infantry united IN the
assault. designed as a finishing blow
against perhaps half million crack
Allied fighting men as the refugee
Belgian cabinet met in Paris and
declared that Leopold had been de-
privCd of the throne he inherited
from his father, Albert.
The 38-year-old monarch who re-
fused TO desert his battered army
but defied his cabinets demand that
they fight on had violated the Bel
gian constitution and been taken
prisoner SO that he could not con-
Continued on Page ?, Col. u
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Olson Declares He
Favors Earthquake
Relief for Valley

A statement that Governor Olson
will favor ALLEGATION of funds to
help repair Imperial Valleys earth
quake damaged canal system. if
legal obstacles are overcome brought
favorable reaction in the valley
Tuesday.
The governor, according to United
Press dispatches from Sacramento,
expressed concern over the serious
emergency and said he favored
state aid matched by local agencies.
This stand conceded with opin-
ions brough back from Sacramento
by Supervisor Andy Preble who
last week visited the capital in an
effort to obtain Quake-relief funds.
The governor made the following
statement:
1t is obvious that the Immediate
restoration Of a safe and adc-
quate water supply to the commu-
mites of the Imperial Valley is a
matter of statewide concern. I have
requested the department of public
works to investigate the extent Of
the damage and to determine
whether or not | car legally provide
monies from the emergency fund
for the repair of the canal in
Mexico. If such expenditure is
legal. l will favor an ALLEGATION OF
funds from the emergency fund
ON the same basis as that used i'll
flood relief, namely. equal cXpcndl-
turc by local and state agencies.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Directors Oppose
Lease to Young's
brother-in.LaW

Controversy over a lease to a
directors brother-in-laW enlivened a
session of the Imperial Irrigation
district board Tuesday which re-
suited in a threat of "reprisals."
The question arose over renewal
Of a lease on 470 acres of land in
the Calipatria division to Roy Chat
fin, brother-in-laW of Director Bill
Young
"If this lease is not approved, it
is nothing more nor less than
politics - Young said, land there
will be reprisals."
Young and Director Mark Rose
voted favorably but the other three
members opposed the lease and
it was defeated. Discussion indi-
Gated Charles Morrow, w. j. Gregg
and Evan HeWes voted in opposition
on the theory that no lease should
be granted to directors or to men,
berS of their families.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

- STpSSlOIldl ltduclo, lilCluulil6 NiielAA
man Robert L. Doughton of the
house ways and means committee
and Chairman Pat Harrison of the
senate finance committee, and Sec
retary of the Treasury Henry Nor
genthau, j..
The announcement followed a
three hour conference in MOrgen-
'Hau'S office. The statement said
that President Roosevelt had beer
advised of the confcrecS cOnClu-
SionS and had approves the pro-
gram.
Doughton and Harrison said they
would summon their committees in
to early meetings to formulate de-
tails of the national defense finance
program.
Congress will be asked to levy
additional taxes which will yielC
between S60O,Oo0,030 and $700-
100000 annually over a five-year
period. These taxes, it was said
should be sufficient to liquidate
special national defense obligations
which will be sold, with maturities
not to exceed five years
Existing law sets S45 5000, 900 900
limit on the public debt. The debt
now stands at $42,786. .692 992.
The new debt limit of $48000,000,-
600 would leave margin of more
than 100000 that could be
borrowed.
The decision to seek new taxes
this session--instead of waiting un-
til next year as many leaders pre-
viously had desired-almost GER
tainly means that congress will re-
main in session beyond the early
June adjournment goal that hao
been planned.
Treasury experts have Deen max
ing a continuing study of various
types of national defense taxes. 1t
was understood they would be ready
at a moments notice to provide
whatever data was wanted by the
Continued on Page 2, Col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Bone||i, TempIeton
Acquitted atL. A.

LOS ANGELES, May %. oUpa
William G. Boncll, member OF the
state board of equalization. anG
three of fie codefendants were cX-
onerated today of charges OF graft
and bribe conspiracy.
A jury acquitted them Yesterday
after Superior Judge William j.
Palmer advised the aCqulttalS, rlll-
ing that the prosecution had tallci
to establish case,
The other three were Edward +
Levine, lobbyist; Merle Templetoll
Los Angeles liquor control officer.
and William Cook, political asSo-
ciate of Bonelli.
Gilbert Forte, suspended metro,
politan liquor control SUPERVISOR ailo
j. Ray HuntSman, liquor salesman
were the only defendants lelt'
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
onk-Carryins AirPIones
New Nuzi Weopon- Claim

ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y. MAY
%. lUP)-A German refugee tCld
acr0nautical engineers here toda5
that the secret weapon" Adolf Hit
lei was holding in reserve for the
invasion of Great Britain consisted
of a fleet Of the worlds largest
airplancs. each capable of carrying
a 30-tOn tank.
The refugee, who tied Germany
Just before the outbreak of war
said the planes were built in a
camouflaged plant in the Black for
est in the vicinity of his home.
He said 200 of the tank carrying
planes. larger than any of the COM
mercial planes now in use in the
United States, had been PRODUCED
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28


to carry the city'S appeal to Sacra-
mcnto. 1t was hoped that Carey
might induce Governor Olson to
sponsor a direct appropriation, al
though The Governor has indicated
previously that he favored grants
for tho canal system rather than
rrhcf Of any single community.
OVCrturCS also were proposed to-
ward the federal governments WPA
in the hopes that broken city build
in9S might be reconstructed through
that channel. WPA workers already
are assisting in cleaning up debris
and probably will help in later
demolition activities.
Meanwhile, the council Shclved
temporarily recommendation from
the planning commission regarding
a uniform style of architecture toi
rebuilt business houses.
Preliminary estimates of the dam
age to BraWleys school system IRON
the quake ran high. A resolution
introduced by Senator Ed Fletcher
in the state senate, requesting fed
eral assistance, listed school build
ing damage at $4l90O0 in BraWleY
Campaign plans for Red Cross
quake relief took shape Tuesday
after a meeting in Ell Centro that
set $500 as the valleys quota FL
Centre was expected to raise $500.
BraWiey $1,000 and Calexico $1,000.
Included in the Ell Centro area were
floltvil!e and Imperial. The COM
mlttee appointed to direct tie FL
Centre drive was made up of Hugh
Continued on Page 2; Col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

consideration previous reductions to
meet competition.
Official explanation, as quoted
by the United Press from Standard
Oil in San Francisco was that cuts
we're being made to meet competl-
ton, mainly from independents who
have been underwriting the market
in California for several weeks.
Grapevine reports. however, hint
ed that price cutting was not re-
stricted to Independents alone.
A check of oil company head
quarters in Ell Cenero showed that
most of them we're falling in line
Orders were received by Union Oil
General Petroleum, Gilmore, Asso-
ciated, and Standard. The other
comLanles expected reduction orders
momentarily.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

q gallon. following the example set
by Standard Oil of California. Big
companies as we'll as independents
either had already received orders
to cut prices accordingly or were
expecting them.
The new schedule as announced
by Standard and met by the others
called for a reduction in ethyl from
221h cents a gallon to 20 cents IN
Imperial Valley. Regular gasoline
was cut from l9'a to Is and the
third grade fuel from l8 to 10
cents
Schedules varied somewhat IN
different localities. The reductions,
however, extended throughout Call
fornia Oregon, Washington, New
ada, Arizona, Hawaii Alaska, eX-
cept in certain portions of eastern
washington, oregon, Nevada and
Arizona where price cuts TOOK ihVo
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Six Perish When
Bomber Crashes at
Muroc Lake Field
Big Army Plane Carries
Crew to Death as Pilot
Levels Off for Landing

MARCH FIELD, Riverside
May %. (UP)-Two officers
and four enlisted men were
killed, and a seventh critical
" injured last night when a
huge army bomber crashed while
attempting TO land at Muroc dry
lake. army air corps headquarters
announced today
The bomber a B-18-A Douglas
from the 34th bombing squadron
stationed at March Field crashed
as It leVeled off for landing in
returning from a night bombing
mission.
The plane crumplcd in ruins but
did not burn.
The dead
Second Lieut.. jess A. Smith, 80,
Woodrow, Colo, pllGt.
Second Lieut.. Charles A. Nisbctt,
25, Alton, ILL.,, co-pilOt.
Private Wayne 4. Kaufman, Bur-
lmgtOn, Iowa.
Private Doyle ii. Bean, Kirby
Continued on Page ,, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

by september of last year
The refugee said he feared re-
DrlSals for himself or members of
his family if his name should be
disclosed.
According to his story. the planes
have wing spread of 200 feet and
are equipped with four motors. each
Of l,200 horsepower. The tanks are
taken aboard through a trap door
IN the bottom of the planes.
The kangaroo" planes, according
to the informant, are similar in ap-
pcarance to the German Dornier
plane and the Pan American flying
boat. The Pan American clippers
now lift a load of ~ gross tons.
The fuselage is a massive shell,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Walker introduces
Bard Measure

Clarence Walker. aSSCmblyman
from Imperial county. this week in
troduced a resolution requesting
Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wal
lace to reconsider proposed aban-
donment of the Bard Agricultural
experiment station.
The resolution outlined activities
OF the station and the service rend-
cred by the station to the entire
southwest.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

the German said. The tank, or light
field artillery piece. is rolled under
the fuselage, then lifted through
the trap door in It's bottom BY
means of portable hydraulic hit
apparatus. The inside OF the fuse
age is equipped with fittings Tor
the anchoring of the tank. or field
piece.
When the tank or cannon IA
aboard, the trap door Is closed. and
the plane is then ready to be flown
whenever needed. Upon landing. the
artillery or tank Is oaaed out.
Aeronautical engineers ~ R0ose-
welt Field said 1t Is feaa1ble Tor =
plane of the size described 70 ceSTy
a 3O-ton tank.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Two Injured in
Auto Crash Here

An early morning automobile
, crash Tuesday in Ell Centro brought
injury to Wilmer Miller %, and Don
Wilkens, 81, of Ell Centre. A car
driven by Wilkens collided with one
driven by K. E. Huckaby Of San
Jacinto.
Miller suffered scalp wounds and
WilkenS an injured shoulder.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Schools TO Close
On Memorial Day

All schools in the FL Centre system
Will close Thursday in Observance
OF Memorial day but Will operate
on minimum schedule Friday.
Glasses are expected to be dis
missed on Friday prior to 1880 y.
M. Superintendent Guy Wcaklcv
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Baseball
BY UNITED PRESS
NTIONAI,

bS UNI ED fkESS
NTIONAL
Cincinnati - 900 100 O1O-2 S
Pittsburgh OlO 300 O1x-5 81
Thompson. Hutchins & Jombardi;
Butcher and Davis.
st. Louis - 900 0O4 lOO-5 8 |
Chicago 900 O00 OOO-O 4 !
Lanier & Owen; Olsen, Page &
Todd.
New York at Boston, postponed,
rain.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn, night
game.
AMERICAN
1St game
Washington 100 90l 020-4 II !
New York 142 lG0 l3x-l2 IA !
Haynes Hudson & Ferrell; Russo,
Murphy and Dickey.
Detroit .............. ............. 021 023
Cleveland @ ....#..#.....#....... 004 col
Newhouser, Benton & Tebbetts;
Allen, Zuber & Hemsley.
1st game
Chicago - 0C0 0l0 5l2-9 Is 2
st. Louis .. 3O2 2O2 l0x 10 IL |
Rigney. Weiland. Turner & fresh;
" Kennedy & Swift.
Boston at Philadelphia, night
game.
2nd game
Washington 300 lU
New York .....##....... 2Ol O0
Monteagudo & Early ;Bruer &
Dickey.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Gasoline Prices
On SkidS in Nv.

Gasoline prices plummeted in Imperial Valley and the
rest California Tuesday in what the grapevine indicated
may develop into price war
Most of the maor companies fell into line with reduc-
tions from and half cents to two and half cents
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Roosevelt Asks
New 7 axes, Boost
For Debt Limit
President Would Hike u. S. Debt Ceiling
By Three Billion Dollars. Raise Taxes
To Provide Added 800 Million Yearly

WASHINGTON, May %. UP)-The administration
will ask the present session of for new national
defense yielding up to $7OO0OOOOO year and 3D.
600 OOOOOO increase in the national debt limit
This announced today in Joint statement by con-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
Allies Desperate
AS Nozi Le9ions
Race Down Coast
Northern Army HopeIessy Trapped as
Result of Belgian Yielding, Berlin
Claims; Bombs Cover Allied Retreat
BY UNITED PRESS =

King Leopold III surrendered the Belgian army Tues.
lost his throne decree of his cabinet and opened
the way for Adolf Hitlers mechanical egions to
down the channel coast assault designed to deal
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
BrawIey Moves
TO Obtain eIp
Y TO Rebuild CitV

Brawey took steps Tuesday to obtain direct help from
the state of California well the national government
rebuilding shattered public buildings and homes, broken
by earthquakes.
At meeting of the city council Monday afternoon,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28
q AMBl|Ne
IL EpORTER

Sam Cox is not alone in being
honored on his wedding anniversary
by general closing of business.
The wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs CLYDE Daily also falls on Mem
Orial Day.
In fact, the DailyS 90 Sam one
better. 1t is their 25th anniversary
this year and it is also the third
wedding anniversary Of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ernest Brewer.
In Again, Out Again
Dick Bradshaw, as far as we are
concerned. holds the undisputed
title for rapidity in going into and
out of business.
On a certain Saturday afternoon
Dick acquired a filling station at
Imperial and quit his automobile
job in F;l Centre. Came the earth
quake Saturday evening and Dick
was out of business He went
back to work Monday morning.
Now It's The Deluge
Rubbers were standard equipment
for courthouse visitors Tuesday
morning
A water pipe burst on the second
floor and it required a bit of plain
and fancy Wading to get around.
First an earthquake and then a
flood.
Blocking Himself
What is the blankety blank is
the idea of blocking this alley?'
inquired Charles Bratton of a
truckdriver in the alley between
Fifth and Sixth streets on the
south side Of Main. Charles tone
was not the sweetest. though prob
ably on the theory that truck
driver wouldn't understand other
wise.
The truckdriVer. however. sur
prised him by replying in honeyed
words:
NV deah Mr.. Bratton, if you
would but cast your councilmanic
eye forward to the front of this
traffic jam, YOU might ascertain
the more specific cause for our lack
of locomotion.
Charlie SO cast, and found city
Continued on Page Q, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-28

Butter: Los Angeles Csc; but
terfat, Imperial Valley I. o. b. ranch.
grade A SIC; manufacturing milk
3Ic; route gathered cream 27c.
L. A. hay: U. s. No. l sl4-s14.5o;
u. s. No. 2 Ieafy S12-12.50. u. s. No.
2 S1l-S11.5O; Mpls. Sept. flax
S1.76l4.
The Valley settler., 1940-03-08
DO YOUR BURNING N0,r

DO YOUR BURNING MO1!
 This is good burning woe thor. All farmers who have old unburnod sleshings or dry s tunprows in tho ir fields arc urged to do thoir burn ing c,s soon os possible. Faced wi t the proba bilitios of othor snow and tho ins tollction of . fro per- nit sJs tom, everyone wi tn burning to do should got 1t over wi tn whilo conditions gro right, and Whilo tho chances of star ting forost ftros arc vorJ small.
 Lots mako it cleanup month.
 Roland SnOdgrass
The Valley settler., 1940-03-08
Yer rohouso Nc g
-.rkDELIN2 RUSSELL

r.AY1IE TRZFREu AID .EDELINE RUSSELL hl11-OU..CE -i-CIGG, ZNT
 IF. royno 9rofron, who works in tho Coop offico ond Miss tcdo1 inc Russell, Pc1nor school toachor, took cdvantsCo of special loap yccr pcrtw last wook to announce their engagement. All Of thoir friends ioirod in wishing thcm much happiness end 9uccoss.