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Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Arizona Governor
Plans Counsel to
Probe Subversion

rIIOENIX. June 5 cUP) Gov.
Il +. Jones said today he would
9. representatives of war veterans
ORGANIZATIONS and civic groups to
form a civilian defense council to
investigate un-Amercan activities
III Arizona.
His announcement came after he
WaS told that group of 90 persons
including several women and chill
dren. had been forced to flee from
lhe town Of Cottonwood IN north
ein Arizona yesterday by toWnsflok
WEo seized and burned their re-
lalous pamphlets denouncing the
practice of salutine the American
lla9.
The governor said his defense
council OF American Legion mem
hers and representatives of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars and buS!-
less mems organizations would CO.
operate with federal authorities in
preventing such things as happen
cG IN Cottonwood and to investi-
cate any other I'm American prac-
tees III the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
It's French Job
70 Hold Germans

on a small part of the long Allied
front. 1t has ample supplies, since
the main British expeditionary
force bases we're in its territory,
not III that of the northern army.
But as regards offensive activity,
competent British quarters said
that the British army as a whole
will not be in position for several
months to make any offensive on
land, due to the loss of 1000 guns
and all transport and armored ye-
hlcleS by the army in Flanders. Any
offensive action by Britain must
of necessity be confined to the
royal air force and the navy.
An informant who has just re-
turned from the British southern
front said of the southern army
Every officer and man has been
inspired by the magnificent fcats
of the northern forces. Each is de-
ternined to live up to that stand
ard. Everywhere you so You see the
same cheerful grins. the same ex-
preston of philosophic doggedness
on the faces, of the men in battle
dress, such as were seen in the
north right through the bad times.
what is more, everyone has
been strengthened in this resolution
still further by the appalling suf-
fcr1ng of helpless women and chill
drcn refugees caused by the ad-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Associated Farmers Renews Drive
AGAINST Fifth Column Elements

cused of climbing on the band
wagon with these activities the
statement said, for it has pioneer
ed in fighting subverSive activities
even though accused of red batting
when that term was used 70 sneer,
before public consciousness of dan
Ger from traitors awakened 81
Our strate2ies VIC naturally can
not reveal" the committee contin-
ued, but within three days IN
every rural county in California
farmerS-qulet men dong their
bit-wlll be at work. There will be
no hysteria. our men will try To
halt any outbreak of that anywhere.
for it could slow down the effic-
lent operation of the drive
I'VE are not going TO pull our
punches but when VIC hit we will
be sure. Our men will utilize those
methods described by law with
which the American people can
protect themselves in such emery
encies as this we face now.
These traitors must be found
out and driven out That will be the
creed of CALIFORNIA; farmers"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

Beth these French attacks. ac-
eo.ding 10 the high command, were
enulSed With the air force giving
particular AID IN meeting the drive
IL the vicinity of Abbeville.
There was no mention of Great
Britain by the high command to-
Gay. but competent observers here
telt that an offensive against Brit
ain was very likely to be launched
simultaneously with that against
France under the stimulus TO Ger
man morale provided by the victory
in Flanders.
The German press emphasized
that completely fresh German dlvi-
lions. held in reserve during the
sweep through the Low Countries
ard northern France. were being
thrown into action to carry the
brunt of the new campaign.
The high commands announce
mcnt followed the proclamation by
Chancellor Adolf Hitler in his or
der of the day that Germany will
continue its war for the freedom
af our people" and that beginning
today the west front goes back
INTO action
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 up
The Associated Farmers of Cal
ifornia. Inc, today renewed It's
campaign against SubverslVe elc-
ments with a promise of the most
intensive American Drive eyer dl-
rected at fifth column
II placed the drive III the hands
OF a four man committee composed
Of State President John Watson.
Petaluma; Col. Walter E. Garrison,
Lodi. past president; Philip Ban
croft, Walnut Greek, and Don SteV-
ming, Riverside.
In q lengthy statement, the COM
sl1ittee said it was declaring
stotal war" ON behalf OF more than
aoOO0 California farmers, and
there will be no peace until the
ut of the Trojan horse traitors
- not only exposed. but IN such
y position that they cannot sabo-
80 etther our American way OF
4 & the production OF farm COM
111aas 10 vital TO the national
3lpAs organization cannot be ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

which would undermine the nation
al defense program; by Sen H,
styles Bridges. r., N H, to create
a home defense force; and by Sens.
Carl \. Hatch. d. New Mex, and
Gerald 2. Nyc N D.. TO prohibit
private military organizations from
wearing uniforms similar To those
oil foreign nations.
Other fifth column Developments
included:
l. The American Federation of
Labor and the Congress of Indus
trial Organizations denounced sub
vcrSlye elements, while CIO PrcSi-
dent John l.. Lewis asserted vigor-
ouSly that he was not member OF
the Communist party and is not
sympathetic to its objectives.
,. Hans Thomson, charge DAT
flares of the German embassy, has
told the state department, it was
learned that alleged Nazi activi
ties in Latin America actually are
the work of British and French Sc
cret agents seeking to discredit
Germany
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
kazi News Agency
Quotes Leopold

s BERLIN. June 5. tUP)-The Of
1icial German news agency DNB
hid today that in letter to Presl-
Dent Roosevelt. King Leopold OF
Belgium, explaining his surrender
aid that mo one has the right
ttselessly to sacrifice human life
The Brussels correspondent OF
the Amsterdam Telegraaf. DNB
added, reported that in his last
order of the day TO his troops Leo
pold said:
Exhausted by uninterrupted
| struggle against an enemy superior
"a numbers and arms, Belgium has
been forced to surrender Through
your discipline and bearing in the
'Dkruggle you Belgian soldiers have
earned the respect of th/ rest o1
1.-THE world will not abandon you
1ly duty is to watch over the fate
0f the Belgian soldiers and theil
families.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

retreated TO the beach after their
ammunition had been exhausted
only to learn that there would be
no more rescue armadas from the
opposite shore.
Thousands were stranded on the
beach waiting for the German
bombs and guns. he said 1t Was
terrible
The captain and 81 other French
men. and all the others who coul6
find them. utilized abandoned Ito
boats. skiffs. canoes and bullet
riddled motorboats to flee from thc
oncomine Germans who were spray
ing the beach with machine sun
bullets.
The SO Frenchmen. believed tc
br tho last of the city's last-ditch
defenders to escape. and other
stragglers arrived at south coast
English ports in as motley a fleet
as ever piled between the Two
shores
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Mason Says River
Gives Advantage
To Allied Troops
B> J. W. I. MASON
United Press War Expert

Gclmanxas start 81 4 neW oilen-
Slvr directed AGAINST Pars Is coli
fronted With the strongest part oi
the new Neyemd defense inc
marked bN tie SoAnlc INef. laiS
natural water barrier gives an m
itlal ADVANTAGE II the Allies. ell
trenched alnng the south bank. aha
II some places haiau@ bGdeeheadS
IN the narla slae. There l. ho
stronger protective river shelter iol
a defend1ns M1n& III Europe. The
Snmnle's snakellke course alone gives
General WeHsand cNezpeIonal oP-
fortunIl"S fer flanklns movements
against German attempts IL eros
the stream.
The Germans hair selected THIS
},art of tie battlefront ior then
rev operations because ot TIE STRAIT
eele advantage HEY would acquire
hV atraightenns ther line. The
German front funs III ialflN
straight inc from lnNembufs To
SCISSORS Here II SWIM nerthWard
aid then Wnds IN and cat III Il
poTthWcst direction IL Abh2Hlllc
II drlle asanst PARIS Wefe 10 be
started from SolsSnns the nearest
Dmnt IL the Pre- e'l earllal, before
the BATTLEFRONT Nfre moro or leas
Strengthened. a dangerous Salient
would b. developed. nylnns flank
attack from eli and @est by the
Allies
Hitler would be r.Skms grave re-
prisal by such Il maneaNar. So. II
appears that he Has hid 10 Start
his offensive alone tie heavily
fortified Somme. He Germans de-
scribe their movement Is '1e@res-
slve action. . WEleh Is more nearly
accurate than 10 call i i blt2kyieg
II appears II be Il feeling out oper-
alton of considerable force 10 de
termine tie strength and dispose
ton of tie Allies 5ogla ot The
Sommc
There is considerable difference
between the German tactics nov
a3d when they drove INTO Belgium
The offensive against the Belelan
MAS a mass attack. crashing init
the Belgian defcnScS With Gfea
mcehani2ed forces. which moved for.
ward under Il tremendous impetus
That operation cannot be repeated
as an INITIAL movement IN tht
present case.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

LONDON, June 5. eUP)-British
military experts said that it was
up to the main French army today
10 hold off German blitzkrieg
attack which Adolf Hitler startet,
at dawn on a 90 mile front from
the channel coast to the Aisne.
British experts had received i'll
formation last night that the Ger
man attack was imminent.
Confidence was expressed that
The French after two weeks OF H.
lensive preparation, would make a
firm stand.
They viii bc aided by what Is
how called the southern British
eXpeditionary force, as opposed TO
the northern one which was cVacu-
atcd from Flanders.
This southern army is made up
OF some of the finest units of the
British army II Is cntrenched and
IN active contact with the Germans
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Berlin Declares
Swiss Fighting
Over French Soil

BERLIN. June tUPl-German
sources asserted today that SWiss
planes had attacked German plane
over French territory and that the
matter was being investigated
through diplomatic channels
Authorized German sources as
serted that four Swiss planes had
been shot down in the encounter
and that one German plane WI
brought down.
The encounter was said To have
had the character of regular ar
battle. A statement relative to the
fight by the German high command
was expected shortly.
German sources emphasized that
the combat occurred over France
and that both the German ant,
Swiss planes were shot down over
France rather than over SWitzer-
land.
lSwiss army headquarters prey
iously had announced that two or
three German planes had been shot
down when they violated Swiss ter
lltory and that one Swiss plane Was
LOST
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
PC. Defense Radio
Funds Provided

WASHINGTON. June 5 up
A total Of s2000,oOC to improve
Pacific radio communications for
national defense was included IN
President Roosevelts special ST.
46O 100000 defense budget, study
~ the budget showed today.
e The fund was requested for con-
otruction of radio facilities, build
1hgs and accessories at Mare Island,
Calf. and Pearl Harbor. Hawaii
naval bases.
For Mare Island there was also
105 900 asked for transportation
Equipment and cranes, 100000 for
extension of subassembly facilities.
125O, 600 for improvement Of the
administration building. 100000
m electric shop; and S8G.o00 for q
Submarine storage and 5erylce build
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
US. Bans Amateur Radio
Link with Other Nations

WASHINGTON. June ). up
The federal communications COM
mission today placed an immediate
ban on radio communications be
tween United States amateurs and
foreign stations.
The commission did moi elaborate
on It's order. which Will affect ap-
proximatcly $4,000 amateurs llccnS-
ed in the United States. II Va BE-.
lcVcd the action WAS prompted by
= desire In check any possible use
that subverslVe clements might hc
making of the amateur network.
The commission sad that the
prohibition does not apply to com
municatlons fetNecn amateurs III
the continental United States and
its territories and possessions. nor
TO United States citizens authorized
TO operate amateur stations in the
Philippine Islands or the Canal
Zone. when such persons are COM
munlcating with amateurs IN the
United States.
One of the first steps to increase
control of aliens in the govern
ment's drive against subgersiye ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05

tlyities will be the flngcrprlntlng of
all incoming aliens. a justice de-
partment spokesman said.
Such an order Will be issued by
Attorney General Robert II. Jack
son when the immigration and
naturalization service. tranSicrreG
10 the msllce department by a
presidential order signed yesterday
comes under his jurisdiction, Juno
IA the spokesman said
Identification OF incomno aliens
Will be made. Il Was said. When
appllcatlon Is made ior a visa To
enter the United States. The fin
9crprints obtained then will be
checked with the criminal files Of
his country to determine whether
the applicant has Il criminal rec
ord.
The senate military affairs COM
mittee. meantime. began consider
alton of d number of fifth column
bills pending on its calendar They
include proposals By Sen. Robert
F. Reynolds, d, N c. to inyesti-
gate possible suDEcrsive activities
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Rome Release
Charges Atrocity

ROME, June ). lUPl-The Of
ficial Stefani news agency, in IA
o:spateh from Brussels, today
said that before the German oc-
cupatlon al Belgiumy French
military officials executed seven
italians at NicuN Campinairc on
charges of espionage.
The report on the executions,
received, it was claimed, from
he Italian consulate at Char
leroi. said that they were order
FL after a drumhead court mar
tial.
The dispatch said this is not
the only crime committed by tho
French in Belgium against Italy.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Army Strengthens
Medical Force
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. juno ). tUP)-
War department officials sad today
that revision of the armys medical
/ department setup al Carlisle Bar
tracks. Pa, eventually mag lead to
IN increase III personnel tAcrc.
The first medical regiment sta
EttDned at Carlisle Is scheduled 10
fte transferred to Camp Ord, Calf.
nut skeleton battalion OF the medi-
k6al field service school viii be sta
toned permanently 4. tn PannSyl-
vania post.
Officials SAID that only person
incl not needed for thc skci"tou
Battalion VIII be transferred t.
Camp Ord,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
french Artillery Captain, Last Of
Dunkirk Defenders to Escape, Tells
OF Thousands Left Stranded on Beach

I LONDON. June 5. up "A
French artillery captain, one of the
last of Dunkirk's defenders to es-
eApe from the advancing Germans
feached the English coast today af-
Der "a hours of drifting in the ch .p-
BY channel with story of thols-
nnds left stranded on the clty's
B. o d-stained and bullet-laked
beach.
With his gun crew. the captain
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Admiral in Europe
Ordered Home

WASHINGTON. June 5. up
Rear Admiral Charles E. Courtney,
who has been in command of the
special United States European ma
val squadron since Sept. 5. "as
ordered today to report for duty as
4 member of the navy's policy max
ing board.
C0urtner will be relieved al Lis
Don. probably tomorrow, oy Pear
Admiral David Med. LIE Breton.
who recently completed studies at
the Naval War College, Newport,
R. I. The squadron was recently
strengthened to include two cruis-
er5 and four destroyers. 1t was
created during the Spanish civil
war
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Western bourbons
Plan Get.1ogether

SACRAMENTO. June 5. up
Secretary of State Paul Peek. chair
man of the state Democratic central
committee. today announced tenta-
tive plans for a gathering of the
Democratic delegations from Ore
gon. Washington. California and
possibly Nevada on Treasure Island
prior to entraining for the Chicago
convention IN July.
Peek SAID he Vas written Demo
cratic leaders IN the other three
'tates suggesting that the delega-
sons meet al the Golden Gate EX-
gosltIon ol, July and icayc for thf
"aet the following mornnnE
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Mexico Guarding
Against Sn1uggters

MEXICO CITY, June CUP)-
Mexican naval units are patroling
Mexican waters off the Pacific
coast and in the gulf to prevent the
smuggling of arms into this coun-
try, it was learned today.
Authorities also are keeping a
close watch at strategic defense
points to prevent spying activities
such as map making and the tax
ing of photographs.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
Reynaud Hopes for
Favorable Issue

PARIS. June 5. fUP)-Premitr
Paul Reynaud appeared before the
military commission of the chamber
TODAY and said. according To a COM
munique. there were reasons TO
hope for a favorable issue OF the
German offensive now under VA
Reynaud was said to have given
the commission detailed report on
tbe German offensive as II has -
far developed
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
JAPANESE LAUNCH
NEW WARSHIP

TOKYO. June 5. up HE lln-
anese Warship Tsugaru WAS launch
cd today at the Yokosllka navy
yard. The category ot the Shlp Was
not dlyulgCd.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-05
ITALIANS CLOSE
POIITECAI. SCHO0l.

ROME. JuGe ). up The taS-
clst school for political preparation
has been closed because all Sta
dents have been called to the col
orS, il was announced today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16
PUBLICLY PRAISES TONJON FOR
RELIEF OF KIDNEY TROUBLE
Irritation of Prostate Pains In Joints and Stiffness.
TONJON Changed 1t ALL

Zone of the wisest decisions was
when | began taking TONJON and
let it prove it's merits in my stub
born case" said Mr.. John Hynus,
now retired, residing in New Lex
ington, near GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
For years l have suffered with
kidney and prostate trouble, get
ting up nights four and five times
with pain when urinating was a
burning, smarting sensation. At
times / was constipated from this
condition, my back was stiff and
sore and I had terrible rheumatic
pains in my joints, every muscle in
my body was SO stiff and sore
could hardly get around and l felt
wOrnout from the pain and suffer
ing.
II had tried everything with no
lasting results and when / learned
of TONJON and what it has done
for others who had suffered as / did,
l gave it trial and found it to be
even more effective in relieving my
suffering, it has been a wonderful
relief to find true remedy for my
condition. Now the irritation,
aches and pains have disappeared
from my body and l get around as l
please. No wonder TONJON is SO
popular-its action is deserving lots
of praise
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Have you had an invitation,
To the wedding of the pair?
If not you'd better get one,
Cause the whole towns going
there.
For Seth Thomas Clocks for their
home,
They'll go to Ralph r. Bakers
Jewelry Store,
His china and glassware,
And attractive things galore.
There's nothing in the hardware
line,
That Stockport Hardware Com
pany doesn't carry,
Here's the first firm you should see,
You young chaps going to marry.
From the Elliott Lumber Company
they'll buy wall board,
Their lime, cement and sand;
The quality of this firm s materials,
Is what makes them in demand.
EveIand's Red & White Store is
their grocer,
AS you already know
Though they sell much nicer grocer
les.
You'll find the prices low.
There's nothing IN the beauty line,
Malta Beauty ShOppe (fOrmerly
the Steffy Beauty Shoppe)
doesn't do,
They'll manicure your finger nails,
And dye your eyelids too.
When yen need help you always ask
Advice of successful men,
The Citizens National Bank gives
this service (member Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Then make this bank your friend.
The Malta Monument Works,
Puts up monuments of every
kind,
And for real reliable workmanship,
It's the best firm that you'll find.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Atty and Mrs. H. H. Webster and
daughter Miss Sue Webster, OF
Lakewood, and Mr. and Mrs. John
Brooks, of Columbus, visited here
Sunday with relatives. Those named
and the following composed din
ner party at the Kennebec hotel.
Mrs. Matte Weber, Mr.. and Mrs.
James E. Huffman and Miss 10 FL
len Cochran Of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16
Morgan Grange Active

Morgan grange at McConnelsville
is taking nice strides forward. A
group of fine young folks recently
joined the grange and at the meet
ing last Saturday evening, degree
team was started with Edward
Hum. Katherine Greer, Virginia
Barkhurst and Mary Barkhurst as
the leaders
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Mrs. Stella Durbin left today for
Columbus where she will join her
daughter, Miss Margaret Durbin
They will go to Cleveland on Friday
to attend the wedding of Miss Lydia
Virginia Smith, of Lakewood, and
Edward Taylor of Philadelphia, Pa,
which will be solemnized at the
Lakewood Methodist church Satur-
day evening at $50 o'clock. Miss
Durbin will be a member Of the
bridal party
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Elmer Steward Joined his wife
and son John at Lancaster for a
week end visit On his return
home he was accompanied by his
wife and son who had visited for
two weeks in Lancaster with Mrs.
Stewards parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Rarick.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16
MalcOnta Garden Club

The Malconta Garden club, May
II. Hostess, Mrs. Haven Ham
mond; annual business meeting
discussion, "Plans for Our Spring
Garden Tours" Plans for Our An
nual Flower Pageant" "Sprina
Blossom Arrangements" members.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Erwin and lit
tie daughter of Gallipolis, visited
the week end with relatives at
Stockport. and with Mrs. Erwin s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs L. r. Jen-
kins of Meigs, and in Malta with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Messrs. Carl and Ernest Scott
local carpenters, are engaged in
house building in Newark. They re-
port much building activity going on
in that place. Mrs. Ernest Scott is
in Newark temporarily while her
husband is employed there.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Mrs. George Harding and chill
dren, Mary Jane and Billy, of De-
troit, Mich, are making two
weeks visit with Mrs. Harding's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Leeper,
of Mountville, and here with her
brother, Frank Leeper, and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

VIM. Bell and Ulric Allen, stu
dents of O. w. L.. Delaware, visited
here the week end with their re-
spectiye parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gene
Bell and Fl. G. Allen, and other rel
atives. Mr.. Bell returned to Della
ware Sunday morning. accompanied
by his mother for brief visit.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Zone Of the fine things about
Pyrofax gas service is the growing
list of satisfied customers" SO say
Morris Hardware. To have Magic
Chef gas range, the same as in town
is now possible.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

The road projects scheduled to be
sold May 2S, by the state highway
department includes state route
555, the Flatiron-Malta road in
York township; construct cOntin-
uOus steel beam bridge with con-
crete deck and substructure Length
of the project is 0.014 miles and the
engineers estimate is $13.346. Date
for completion of the work is Oct.
81. The roadway width will be "a
feet and the spans in the bridge 35
feet, over Dry Run. The legal ad-
vertisement appears in this issue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs Robert Ford of Co
lumbus were week end guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Ford. Mrs. Ford accompanied her
son and wife home for few days
visit, Sunday.