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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06


Official sources refused to discuss
scandinavian reports that the Firms
had broken up the Russian 18th
infantry division in that area and
were Withholding the news because
they had still to deal With another
division. which they likewise hoped
to smash.
1t wa said only that Russian
attacks in the area, which had been
daily matter for weeks. had lost
their punch ard lacked coordination
II was pointed out that cOmmuni-
ques covering operations up TO Sun
day night hat, mentioned the con-
tinuanCa of Russian attacks.
Unofficial reports were that an
important Russian force had been
naneuTered into a trap. with its
communications cut. ana that if the
Firms managed to complete their
operation they might be able to an
nounce victory which would rank
with their biggest of the war.
Strong Russian attacks in the
Kuhmo area. It's miles north OF
Lake Ladoga. We're regarded here
as meaning an attempt to counter
balance setbacks suffered both
northeast of Lake Ladoga and along
the Mannerheim line.
In the isthnlus. which the Man
nerheim line crosses. the Rus
slams lave adopted new tactics
Whenever they make a thrust and
II fails they hastily dig themselves
in as closely as possible to the Fin
nish lines. The Firms are retaliat-
ing by following through after each
fight. Reports here are that in
most instances they have driven
the Russians back to their original
positions.
Judging from the preparations
the Russians have made. and the
desperation of their attack III
waves, it was indicated that they
were trying seriously to break the
Finnish lines and make up for their
failures, Because of the great depth
OF the Manncrheim line it would
seem risky and costly job.
An official war communique to-
day said the FlnnS had turned back
powerful new Red army attacks on
the Mannerhcim line, on the central
Continued on Page = Col g.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
District Meets
With Full Board

Directors of the Imperial Irriga-
ton district met Tuesday with q full,
BOARD for the first time since w. j.
Gregg OF Holtville division went to
Los Angeles for a hand operation.
His hand was still bandaged Tues
day.
Routine of business included: de.
NAL of lease on 80 acres of land
near Salton Sea to the Imperial
Salt company; The land falls with
in a large section where the fed.
eral government may eventually
create a game preserve); notice Of
completion of two schedules at the
Brawley diesel plant and receipt OF
permission from the Nev-Cal Elec-
tric for crossing the Holtville in
terurban power line.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
PeIIey Located.
Deni Letters

committee today. His Dies COM
mittee testimony was secret, but
the rules session was public.
The rules committee is considering
resolution tC eXpuN2e from the
congressional record an attack on
Dies by Rep. Frank Hook, D., Mich.
who had made use of the con-
troverted letters.
Gentlemen. said the slight
none CT these letters were written
by me. composed by me or signed
by me-"
David Mayne, former Washington
aide OF oelley, then testified publicly
that he manufactured" the letters.
They are net genuine" he said
II traced each and every one of
them myself" He previously had
given Gimi,ar testimony in secret
to the Dies committee.
Hook, after hearing Pelley and
Mayne. conceded that the letters
were forged. He announced he would
ask unanimous consent of the house
TO remove his entire speech from
the record. He said he proposed to
reWrite it, eliminating the Pelley
material.
The committee then recessed with
out acting on the resolution to
expunge. SO as to permit Hook to
remove the material himself.
Acting Chairman Joe StarneS OF
the Dies committee announced Pei
ley would be questioned at public
hearings concerning the Silver
Shirts. his alleged Fascist activities
and charges made against him by
Dies Investigators.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Morrow RecaIIer
Says John Lewis
Don n'tLike II
Brawley Man Objects to
Linking CIO in Move
To Gust Director
By LOGAN JENKINS

BRAWLEY. Feb. GA
chubby. round-faced gentle
man who is at least one of
the leaders in a recall move
ment against Charles Morrow, I'M
perial Irrigaticn district director,
paced nervously beneath the arbors
of his bungalow hotel here yester-
day afternoon and registered these
points:
Il am not . member of the CO..
Il am against this bunch now
running the district
mo organization is backing the
recall -"
Edgar Nelson declined to 60
much further in an explanation OF
a petition filed by him last week.
asking that Morrow be recalled.
Apparently referring to Post
Press accounts that called him q
CIO member and chairman at a
meeting when Lieut.. Gov. Ellis
Patterson visited the valley, Mel
son said:
Sure I know Patterson II had
lunch with him. I know Olson, too,
and I'm liable to go up and meet
them anytime :"
Later in the confused conversa-
ton he said.
They don't like this mention
of me and the CIO."
Asked who he meant by they"
he explained:
John L. Lewis There's q
man coming down from Los An
eeles in few days He's q lot
smarter than you. young fellow,
and got lot better education"
Nelson touched lightly upon his
objections to district management
before launching with rare consis-
tency into a discussion of street
paving and assessments.
Nelson claimed that no organi-
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
A. Red ReIiefer Probe Ends With
Threats Of Indictment for Perjury

SACRAMENTO. Feb. 6. tUP)-
Grand jury investigation of asserted
perjury by witnesses before the as
sembly special investigating COM
mittee which inquired into alleged
communistic influences in SRA ad-
mlniStration at Los Angeles was
predicted by members of the COM
mittee here today.
"UnqueStionably some of the wit
nesses testified falsely during the
questioning yesterday" Lee BaShore,
Los Angeles Republican said. De
spite their Identification as members
OF the Communist party by wit
nesses under oath some of those who
testified umqualifiedly denied amy
connection with the Red organlza-
tion."
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

III. SllllVef, accompanied by DT.
Paul Z. WarnShuis of Los Angeles,
will be met by a committee of
church and business leaders at the
railway depot Thursday and taken
on short tour of the valley be-
fore attending dinner at the
Presbyterian social hall. Both Wis
itorS will speak and engage in
round table discussion.
Friday morning the guests will
make an extensive tour of the val
ley to observe working and living
conditions and in the afternoon a
committee from Brawley will take
them to the World Day of Prayer
meeting at the Methodist church
and later on tour of the northend
that will close with dinner at the
Presbyterian church.
The FL Centro committee will be
made up of DR.. Thomas. G.. G. Ben
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

Tuesday.
Brawley, Westmorland, and I'M
perial CouncilnIen read Healds re-
cent letter placing responsibility of
enforcement OF state gambling laws
on the councils and Immediately
ordered their chiefs of police to
follow fhaldS instructions.
Ell Centric councilmen read the
letter at thci. last meeting and
took it under consideration but took
10 further action. Calexico. Holt
vile and Calipatria councilmen have
rot met since receiving the letter
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Husband Jailed,
Wife Asks Divorce

While her husband was held in
the county Jail on :. charge that he
threatened to kill her, Mrs. Alice
Fletcher Tuesday filed a divorce
suit against him.
She previously signed the COM
plant charging Leonard B. Fletch-
er, 40, with threatening to take her
life. She said her husband fired a
shot through the window of a home
% which she fled to escape his wild
ness and cruelty.
In her divorce complaint she ask
ed the court to enjoin her husband
from moleSting her and asked for
the Fletcher ranch g.. miles north
west of BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

Barton was fined $4,000.
Indicted last November after q
month-long federal grand jury In
vestigation OF building costs In the
Pittsburgh district. the defendants
were charged with conspiring 70
destroy competition In the electrical
industry.
The unions part In the alleged
conspiracy, the government charssd.
was In its refusal TO supply workers
to contractors who failed % "go
along" with the contracting asso-
cations bid-rigging methods, IN
which bids were compared and aver;
aged before being substituted,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
License Plates
Bring Huge Sum

Motorists palo Sl32,657.2l for 1910
license plates. the largest amount
ever collected in the annual re-
newal period, clerks at highway
patrol headquarters said Tuesday
The annual renewal period closed
Monday night Hereafter motorists
must pay double for the plates.
This years collections topped last
years by $l8,064l9. A total of H.
S35 sets Of plates for pleasure cars
were issued during the renewal
period.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
FIRE RAZES FAMOUS
RESORT IN HAWAII

HILO, T. H., Feb. 6. CUPD-Fire
today destroyed the Volcano House,
well known hotel overlooking the
Kilauea crater The fire started
about 4:34 and the roof caved in
two hours ia,er. The hotel was
operated by George Lycurgus and
its guests during the years in
cluded some of the worlds most
famous persons.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
BrawIey Joins in
Health PROGRAM

Imperial county's seven cities all
are included under the county
nealth department since Brawlev
Monday night voted for inclusion
IN the county wide health set-up.
Brawley councilmen voted to go
in with the county for the re-
mainder Of the fiscal year and also
passed q resolution to enter the
free county service at the beginning
OF the fiscal year next July.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

WASHINGTON. Feb. 6. up
William Dudley Pelley. will O the
wisp Silver Shirt leader. emerged
from hiding today to deny author
ship of iel;t:s which purported to
link him with Chairman Martin
Dies of the house committee in
vestiga:ing m- m-American activities.
Pelley, his Van Dyke beard shaven
Oft appeared before both the Dies
Committee Itself and the house rules
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Arizona Seizes
Delinquent Autos

PHOENIX. Feb. 6. CUP)-True to
their warning Of last week, Arizona
highway patrolmen today seized
more than so automobiles not equip
ped with 1910 license plates.
William T. Allen, patrol superin-
tendent. said the cars would not be
released until their owners showed
they had purchased the 1910 plates.
Allen said the seizures were being
made in all parts of the state. The
deadline for purchasing the new
plates expired Jan. 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

nett, Paul jenkins, Harold Hunt
The Rev. Mr.. Chester White and
Earle c. Welliver will head the
3rawley group.
1T is Is no denominational
meeting DR.. Thomas comment
ed. I'VE are merely trying to in
form the world of true conditions
in this much misrepresentation val
ley and to do our utmost to pre-
serve democracy here and else
where"
Previously. Dr. Thomas said DR.
Shriver was requested to visit I'M
perial Valley SO that he coult
be shown the "other side of the
Grapes of Wrath.
The dinners are open to the
public and reservations may be
made through DR.. Thomas Wed
nesday night is deadline.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

VoIICeU III tIIc UIlIleU SCHCtS JUStlCe
departments nationwide investiga-
ton of alleged high building costs.
Biggest Of the fines, which totaled
S5l,l50, was imposed on Michael p
Gordan, business agent of local S
International Brotherhood of Elec-
trical Workers, an AFL union. He
was fined $1,000 William G.. Shord
financial secretary of the union.
was fined $4,000.
Robert c. Carmack, secretary of
the Electrical Contractors associa-
ton of Pittsburgh. was fined $4,000.
and William F. Hess president OF
the association, and of Hess & Bar
ton. company. was assessed
similar fine, In addition, Hess a.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Lower Temperature
Forecast inI.V.

A storm which brought rain
thunder and lightning to southern
California late last week and lasted
through Monday. broke Tuesday
the U. S. weather bureau reported,
TO brig clear skies and lower tenn
LcratureS.
Occasional high thin cloudiness
will prevail in Imperial county
tuesday night and Wednesday, ac-
coldlne to Woodrow C. Jacobs fruit
frost meteorologist Lowest tenn
peratures will be at least three de-
greeS above freezing.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
X EPORTER

First Blood
Dreams troubled by the recur-
ring vision OF furry face with
hurt brown eyes . .
That is why Jean Robinson has
taken the oath never again TO raise
a firearm against furry friends.
She shot a rabbit
tDoes that bring back memories
to you? 1t does to RR, of the re-
morse and heartbreak that fol-
lowed the first staying and an over
powering desire to line up with
Irene Castle Mclaughlin. Some
how we outlived it, howeverD
High Wagering
At the risk of sudden u:lcmp!oy-
ment. here is a bit Of gossip con-
cerning a weekend air jaunt to
Punta Penasco that Al Cage and
S. A. Cundiff of Riverside and Paul
jenkins OF FL Centro made, osten-
sibly for fishing.
On the return trip Cages cur
iosity regarding good gooSe-hunt-
ing territory led the trio far afield.
Finally they noticed spot to land
near where the geese were feed
ing. After hedge-hopping and care
full reconnaissance Cage put the
planes nose down for a landing
Six bits its soft mudr Paul
remarked.
Six bits it's hard!" said Al.
Paul lost.
up in the air again the trio
headed the plane for Mexicali and
were within 40 miles of the air
port when the gasoline gauge
showed Yearly empty. The minutes
went by and the gauge dropped
steadily until the three men were
anxiously watching the ground for
q good spot to land
six bits we make it" said
Paul
six bits we don't" called AL
They did make it, and all bets
were even.
Now the thing that occurred to
RR was why didn't Paul bet q mil
lion? If he lost it wouldn't make
any difference.
No Extra w
It's bit late to clear this up,
but better late than never.
For four years reporters have
not been doing right by George
Winright. They've been calling
him Winwright.
For two years" remarked Frank
Beysch!ag, "I've been trying to re-
member to tell the reporters"
Why not speak for yourself,
George?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
British Recruit
Troops for Firms

LONDON, Feb. 6. (UP)-VOl-
unteers to fight in Finland are
being recruited in Britain, Sir
Victor Warrender, financial Sec
retary of the war office, told
the House of Commons today.
Warrender said that the Fin-
nish legation in London was su-
pervising the organization for re-
cruiting. His statement was in
reply to a question by William
GALLAGHER, Communist member.
The statement was cheered by
the House.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
WORRY CAUSES SUICIDE

GLENDALE. Cal, Feb. 6. (UP)-
Mr. and Mrs. Charles j. Ruef, both
As. were found dead today in their
automobile which vas parked in
the foothills north OF here. Police
said they had taken their lives by
inhaling carbon monoXide fumes
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Three Valley Cities Order Gambling
C|eanups Following Hea|d S Letter

Councilmen in three cities ordered
their chiefs Of police to follow Dis
trict Attorney Elmer Heald's re-
quest and eradicate illegal gambling
canvass of the cities revealed
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Building Trust
Defend ants Fined

PITTSBURGH, Feb. g. (UP)-Fnes ranging from $50
$1,000 We're assessed in federal today against Sc
union officials electrical corporations their pleas of
no defense to charges of collusive bidding PWA-
aided projects. The defendants the be sem
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Olson Threatens State
legislative Marathon If
Revenue Bills Defeated
Governor Hints Pressure Against Ba|ky
Lawmakers While Relief Appropriation
Bill Nears DeadIine in Senate

SACRAMENTO Feb 6. (UP)--Gov Culbert Olson to-
day threatened to keep calling the legislature repeatedly
back into special session unless the lawmakers new
revenue bills considers necessary balance the budget
While the senate considered the asSembly-apprOved
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Churchmdn to See
Labor Conditions

Preparations complete Tuesday for the visit to
Imperial Valley of DR.. William Shriver, field secretary
of the immigrant and migrant work for the Presby
Board of National Missions Dr. George Thomas of the
First Presbyterian church in Ell Centre announced
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Governor Ignores
Nonpartisan Plea
Bv Leaders Here
GobIe Hurst, Paul Alvey Appoin+ed+o
Replace Northrop. Speny; Division Now
4 TO 4Betwe en- OIsonites, Others

Apparently the head of the state director of fairs
and expostons we'll against the recommendations
of all Imperial county newspapers Governor Olson Tues
day followed recommendations Of the county Democratic
cenr. committee and named Dr. Gob!e Hurst FL Cen
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06
Red Division
n eW Finnish 7 rQp
Russians Fight Desperately to Cut Thru
Surrounding Firms; Officials Mum as
Second Division PuIIe d Into Peril
- BY WEBB MILLER =

1EI.SINk1, Finland, Feb g. (UP)-Groups of Rus
sian soldiers, isolated at certain positions northeast of
Lake Ladoga, attacking desperately in attempt
break through to reach their lines
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-06

Butter: Los Angeles 3ac; but.
terfat. Impei:ai valley (. o. b. ranch.
grade A, 44c: manufacturing mlik
&c: route gathered cream 3i'se.
l.. A. hay: U. s. No. l Sl..ee;
L. S. No. 2 leafy S14.50-15.Oo: U 3 NO
2 S11-S12, Mpls. May flax Sl.S'sh
Lettuce: as & SIS S1.25-S1.5O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
.JEWRY OBSERVING
 8-DAY FESTIVAL

Waterbury Jewry are making final preparations for the eight day Chanukah festivals which begin to- night. The holiday is gay one celebrated with song, pageant and feast, while stories of the Maccabee are told as they have been for cen- turies past.
 The story of Chanukah centers around the invasion of Palestine by the Syrian king Antiochus, who caused the holy places of worship to be replaced with pagan idols. After four years of struggle the Jewish people succeeded in expelling the invaders and restoring the temples.
 Rabbi and Mrs. William P. Green field will be host to a children's Chanukah party this noon at Beth- Fl Synagog. The Young Israel Or ganization of the Hebrew Institute will hold its party at their hail Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
POLICE PROBING
 WEEKEND BREAK
Burglars Failed to Open or Remove Sears, ROe-
 buck Co. Safe

Investigation into the theft of merchandising from the Sears Roe buck & Go. store located at 65 Grand street, is continuing. The core was entered over the weekend with theft of merchandise of be- tween $500 and $1 900 taken.
 Thomas V. Stanford. manager of the store, said that the safe was tempered with but the receipts of Saturday were safe. The burglars attempted to cart the safe away after removing boards around it., but abandoned the idea when the weight proved too much for them to move. The safe weighed almost two tons, MT. Stanford said. Money left in the managers office desk was taken.
 Detective Lieut.. Joseph Bender reported yesterday that apparently one of the thieves hid himself in the store was entered over hte weekend urday nighS and later broke the in side lock and let in his companion. The men then stuffed the merchar- disc into suitcaSeS and carried them out into the rear platform where a car was stationed. The robbery, it was theorized, was staged by pro- fessional yeggmen.
 The loot included wearing ap- parel, hunting outfit, rifles shot, gugnS, shoes, radios, tools, such as drills and screwdriverS and other items
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
Early Dental Care
 Checks Tooth Decay
Mouth Hygiene Specialist Issues Statement to Young
 Old on Preventive Treatment of Teeth

Early and regular dental care be- ginning at two years of age and continuing throughout the growth period is the only method now known for controlling tooth decay, according to an article by Frank lin M. Erlenbach, .DMD., chief of the Division of Mouth Hygiene, pub lished in the monthly bulletin of the State Department of Health. Decay of the teeth can be controlled but not prevented. Surveys show that 50 people out of every 100 fail to take advantage of this important health measure even though they can afford it; only 20 per cent re- ceive regular dental care; the other 20 per cent, below subsistence level, cannot afford any health care.
 Pre-school Period
 The basic structures of both the deciduous and permanent teeth are established during the preSchool pe- riod, Doctor Erlenbach explains. At this time 1t is important to supply the right foods Sluch as milk and milk products, green leafy vegeta- bles, fruits and fruit juices, as well as cod liver oil. These essentials contribute to the formation of sound tissue, resistance to decay, and pres ervation of the permanent teeth. Dhen the deciduous or baby teeth appear regular visits to the dentist should be started. These make it possible to find and remedy areas of decay promptly during one of the more active periods of dental disease.
 All too frequently, warns Doctor Erlenbach, the first permanent teeth the sixth year molars = are the first to be sacrificed because of parental neglect in having them examined by a dentist as soon as they appear. Permanent teeth re- place the baby teeth throughout
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24

the elementary school period, the permanent arch assumes it's final form, and. the adult symmetry of the face becomes apparent. The teeth play an important part in this trans formation. They help masticate food, allow distinct speech, and add to personal charm and appear ance. Although the structure of the teeth was built in before birth and during the first year of life ano cannot be changed, regular dentaI care can control areas of decay while they are still small.
 Cause of Disease
 Tooth decay is more likely to ac- cur among individuals who eat Starches and sugars excessively, doc tor Erlenbach informs. It is more active and appears in greater amounts between the ages of two and six years and among high school pupils. The cause of dental disease has not been determined but it is known that once initiated it grows rapidly worse unless treated by dentist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Merry Christmas, townsfolk, one and all To all We extend the Yuletide call Of health, happiness good will to men, That same good sentiment over again. It's the old old story but never bore, So let's say it as never before Merry Christmas! to all those we meet, To our neighbors and the man in the street. Put lot of pep into the greeting, Art is long and time is fleeting," While your voice continues to hold out, Give the familiar well known shout Of Merry Christmas! in world gone mad, Forget for the tmie that things look bad. Merry Christmas! good will to men! Echo ansWers-Same to you, amen.
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-24
RABBI SHEINKOPF TO GIVE ADDRESS

Rabbi Moses B. Sheinkopf will deliver a Chanukah address Thurs day evening at 800 before a group of Young Irsael celebrating the Eol- iday with religious ceremonies, fol- lowed by serving of refreshments. Dancing will follow.
 Chanukah is gay holiday. The custom is to recount stories, hold pageants, and rejoice in banquets.
 Ruben Fucker is president of the organization, and general chairman of arrangements. Howard Mat2kin will be the guide to hte service, and JoSepsh Schulman will be Cantor Freda Bardasch is chairman of the refreShment committee, assisted by E. Hennick, B. Heisler and Rebec- ca Shore. The entertainment com mittee consists of: Frances Cohen, Joseph Schulman, R. Korkin, and Leon Moshowitz.