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Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
weNes Sees Pope
Sunday Morning

ROME. March Is. tUPD-Authori-
tative Vatican circles said tonight
that it was practically certain"
that Sumner Welles, President
Rooseyelt's ENJOY to Europe, would
have an audience with Pope Plus
XII Sunday morning.
Al the United States embassy 1t
vas announced that tomorrow
WeNes would see King Victor En-
manuel at 9 am. and Foreign Min
lster Count Galeazzo Ciano an hour
.tter. He was scheduled TO see
Premier BenIto Mussolini between
) and pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Citizen Class to
Open Monday Eve

Dean Glenn kieffar will start hi,
eleventh annual citizenship class
az Central Union High school next
Monday night to prepare % alien
to become United States citizens
The applicants for citizenship seek
TO join the 385 persons who success
fully passed citizenship eXamlna-
tons after attending the Kinffer
classes.
Glasses Will bo held every Monday
and Wednesday night from : UNTIL
8 O'Clock 10 prepare the applicants
for the examinations in superior
court June IA
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Sweden. Norway. Finland May Use
One Equipment Standard in Future

20 the present Finnish guns are
of Russian calibreS. This was an
advantage in the early days of the
Russo Finnish war when the Firms
we're capturing large quantities OF
war materials. But when the tide
turned and Sweden'S aid was need
ed. Sweden had 10 send rifles, artil-
lcry and anti-aircraft guns along
with any ammunition il gave the
Firms. The Firms needed the NUM-
tons more than they did the weap-
onS.
Particularly as regards Sweden.
it was proposed that there should
be permanent collaboration between
general stats and il was forecast
that each country, if the alliance
came into effect, would confide it,
defense plans fully 10 the Others.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15

STOCKHOLM, Sweden. March IL.
UPl-Swcden. Norway and Fin
land would coordinate their gun
calibreS. munitions and equipment
under their proposed defensive al
lance. il was forecast today. ~
that all their weapons would be in
terchan@cahle for mutual defense.
Under a common standard agree
ment. any arms factory could pro-
ducc weapons for any of the three
armies, and any repair shop could
recondition arms or equipment. Thus
If one production area we're affected
by war. production for all three
armies could be continued at all
other factories.
The importance of >tandardiza-
lion was shown by the TACT that up
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Club Hears Expert
On SaIesmanship

Dr. Frank Warren who is conduct
ing q course Of lectures on sales
manshIp and merchandising. was
guest speaker at the FL Centre RO-
tary club luncheon meeting Thurs
day noon in the Barbara Worth
hotel, speaking on those topics.
Dr.lWarren Is member of the
state ADULT education department
Which Is sponsoring the lecture
curse IN salesmanship.
Warren Currler was chairman If
the daV.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15

BERLIN, March Is. tUPD-Nazls
reported today Germany was RAPID
" consolidating its position IN
southeastern Europe anc limited
that there would be important sur
prlses" for the Allies N the next
10 days.
The viewpoint emphasized N
German sources was that lmpenQ-
ing developments either would pre-
pare the way for subsequent mill
tary action - presumably IN the
west-or would make such action
unnecessary
Neutral sources believed signifi-
cant activity was IN progress, CEN
tering chiefly around Bucharest
Rome and MOSCOW but sad the
outcome appeared to depend on
future developments in an inter-
national diplomatic poker game.
Both official and reliable private
sources in Berlin energetlcaLy de-
med reports that Russia had gwen
any pledge or any formal aSSur-
ance TO Germany that the frontiers
Of Rumania would be respected.
Russian sources also denied the
reports.
Germany obviously WOULD vel
come a Russian guarantee Of the
frontiers of Rumanla TO assure H.
ture supplies from R.I.an-a for
the Reich. but Ctsp!ts consider
able wlshtul thinning - Berlin
there is Stlll a GUcstcn as 10 now
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Gem Society to
Entertain Visitors

Members Of the Imperial Valley
Com and meteorological society Will
bt hosts SATURDAY night TO officials
o. The California Federation Of Min
eralogIca societies al special
meeting il the court house in FL
Centre.
6 F Chapman Of South Pasa-
dena, president; and r. A. Garner
Of San BernardinO. secretary were
scheduled to discuss semi-precious
gems and minerals. The meeting will
be- open to the public.
The valley society recently affil-
lated with the state group so mem
bers planned TO attend the state
convention IN Santa Barbara April
20 and q Dr. Warren F. Fox, pres
iuent, and A. /. Eaton, Holtville
member. were appointed convention
delegates.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15

HELSINKI Finland March -.
tUP)-Finland' war worn soldiers
began Withdrawing today from the
snowy forests and ice covered lakes
and rivers CT the front they mai
defended so stgbbolnIy tor 3
months against Russia
Ahead Of them moved thousands
of civilians. Old men women and
children. who-ilke some OF the
soldiers themselves -- were leaving
TO the Russians. under the peace
treaty. homes which they had known
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Davis District
Agent in Valley
For Occidental

Earle G. Davis, insurance
broker, has been in the life in
surance business since Jan. l,
1880, and is district agent in
Imperial county for the Oc-
cidental Life Insurance Co.
Associated with him in repre-
senting the Occidental are Fred
Miller and Oscar l.. Hill.
Occidental at the close of
1889 had S49O,142.709 of in
surance in force, which repre-
sents an increase Of 225 per
cent in the past ten years, a
figure probably exceeded by no
other American company. Its
income in 1889 of S18,29O,673
was in excess of disbursements
by S5,776,911. The cOmpany's
total assets increased 1917 per
cent in the past year.
Davis Is the only insurance
broker in the valley writing life
insurance exclusively.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
INFANT SUCCUMBS

Friends in Ell Centre received wore
Friday of the death of Sylvia Lafon
McMullen, 5-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice McMullen,
former Ell CentranS.
The little girl. who was born in
Ell Centre in 1885, died last Sum-
day in San Diego. She was buried
at Mt. Hope cemetery after funeral
services at Bonham Brothers at
1870 pm. Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
Ranch Resu|tsin
Refrigerator Firm
For E|Centro

A ranch turned into refri-
geratOr.
Well, not exactly, but that's
part of the story behind the
Shelburne Refrigerator COM
pany at 1247 Main street in Ell
Centre, operated by r. A. Shell
burne formerly of Taft, Calf.
For IA years Shelburne own
ed a ranch near FL Centre and
year ago he decided to see
what the country was like. lie
stayed, and the refrigerator
business Is the result!
Shelburne handles KelvinatOr
products, both commercial and
domestic, and complete line
of electrical products and air
conditioning plants. He has
the KelvinatOr distributOrship
for both Imperial and Yuma
counties.
A complete service depart
ment with all work and materi-
ais guaranteed is maintained
at the Shelburne plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15

ed to the British government dur
ing Welles' visit or just before he
arrived in London. but informantS
said they realized that any state
ment to that effect would bring a
denial.
The British would hate to put
themselves into the position of re-
buffing the president. But there
was every indication that they
would reject his good offices to me-
diate if he offered them.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15
YUMA SHERIFF RECOVERING

YUMA. March Is. tUP)-Sheriff
T. H. Newman of Yuma county was
reported recovering today from ann
illness of more than two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15

Chester =. Duryea, 60. must
stand trial for the murder, 26
years ago. of his father. Brig
Gen. Hiram Duryear, famed
Civil War hero. Behind that
recent New York Supreme Court
decision lies a drama OF patrl-
eide, of young Duryea's 26-year
confinement in asylum for the
criminal insane. and Of his grad
uai recovery from apparent
iunacy, leading TO tight for
release.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-03-15


Russian demands their far greater gains
iIh,strated Russia: LEASE on
ngo hmls; 3uge section of land and rail-
Before the they could nave
settled for A frontier 25 miles north of Lenngrad b
to fofy Hango and Aaa
Islands, c. o Sredni and Rybach Penmsuas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
HAIL THE CLIPPER,

tf Beainning of the fast Clipper plane service be- tween the States and Alaska is of consuming im- portance and interest to the people of Juneau, as
 the traffic jam around the Aux Bay anchorage last eadght testified Hundreds out to greet the big
 plane, even though public reception had been
 organized for this first shakedown flight and though ,he time arrival of the Clipper uncertain up lsto the time it in sight
 s. 9' Pan American Arways is enriching the lives of
 all Alaskans by opening up this fast air highway to rthe rest of the Nation Alaska inevitably is drawn closer to the States by winged messenger which
 delivers mail the day it leaves Seattle and
 brings among us people fresh from the world Out ssde
 Aai Yesterday morning the Clipper was on Lake Washington in Seattle. Last night she was riding /, the tide at Aux Bay. Today she is back again in qeSeatte This is the tempo of Alaskas newest means of transportation.
 .l, Behind the smooth and uneventful flight o yesterday and behind the payoad flights to follow
 lay years of planning, organization and preparation so To Pan American Airways to the Civil Aeronautic
 Authority, to the Weather Bureau to our public of m ficias who have fought unceasing battle to have w the service instituted and all the many others who 2 had part in the bringing about of this modern aa tiiracle Alaska owes everlasting thanks
 The coming Of the Alaska Clipper signifies 3 proud day for the Territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15

across to the Channel ports. The e3planaton mus be sought in the uniform asslnnpuon from last Sep tember until fortnight ago, that the Allies would win the war no mattershow long it might take Now that it may possibly be too late public opinion is ready for policy of active nonmtary aid to the Allies All this indicates one very inter esting and important fact-that events, not words form American public opinion. In cold logic it was obvious last autumn that we had vast stake in an Allied victory.
 But logic persuades very few human beings. Now the lightning thrusts of Hters panzer dvis- with amazing swiftness It is what happens, not what is said by anybody, which shapes the policy of such a nation as ours guided severely by popular opinion.
 This is one of the handcaps of democracy. Britain has learned it. MT. Chamberlain im- mense popularity by his policy of peace at almost any price Then when Germany struck, Britain still was nsufficiently prepared, and the English people turned to Churchill to save them-Churchi who had been pleading for five years for rearmament and for firm policy against Germany rather than appeasement
 The least we do is to recognize this weakness of the democratic way of life. and attempt to com bat it by a conscientious attempt to foresight.
 But the war is not yet whatever the present outlook.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
Clipper Folk Eat We'll
 And Periodically

Alaskans are used to airplaneS, and there isn't great deal that's exciting about even giant Alas ka Clipper, but there's an old sour- dough saying that when you're talk ing food, any Alaskan is interested. and any Alaskan would be inter- ested in PAA's big Alaska Clipper and Steward H. La Porte's excellent cuisine.
 Yesterday noon, La Porte and his assistant. who have had five years of air stewardship on the Hong Kong run out of San Francisco threw together a meal at two thousand feet over international waters while the ship logged along smoothly at 150 miles an hour.
 A martini was served first, fol- lowed by crisp combination lettuce and tomato salad which was in turn followed by chicken a la king and coffee.
 To top it off. and to celebrate Flag Day, Chief Steward La Porte served ice cream in the shape of clipper ship topped with the Stars and Stripes.
 And any time you want snack, coffee and sandwiches, La Porte says Right away, sir"
 That's a far cry from dog teams and sailing vessels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
MONDAY. JUNE IT

Benefic aspects are active today after the early hours. The rule, is favorable to constructive work and especially fortunate for organizing. There is a promising sign for con- tracts made under this configura- ton.
 Heart and Home: The stars smile upon the young today which is lucky for students. Graduates from schools and college now should come under influences that preSage success in social service and in novel vacations. Women are fairly well directed where household tasks are involved. There should be much attention given to the conservation of food. The wise will store their cupboards generously for coming months. Caution in taking on new responsibilities is given by the Seers who foretell nasty romances and marriages.
 Business Affairs: Harbors on both coasts of the United States will command national attention as new problems develop affecting com merce Foreign ships will find safe havens, but will face economic dif- ficulties as home ports continue to be inaccessible. Trade east and west should be good Hotels and restaurants will profit through the summer when there will be much travel
 National Issues: Peace advocates will arouse opposition as subversive | influences work secretly to prevent the United States from entering the war. Danger from organizations inspiring radical views will increase this month. Sensational occurrences are forecast. A prominent woman will become involved in a sinister l plot to enlist writers in a move- ment of political aims
 International Affairs: Venus cul- tninating at Capetown is fortunate Tor south Ali.ca. Poland snouid benefit through unexpected events before autumn. The East Indies will be subject to numerous dis turbing influences including earth 1 quakeS this summer The Allies come under more favorable plane- tary direction but there will be blunders due to slow action by naval and military forces.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of rapid advancement. Inventors should be especially fortunate, as should those who are connected with the Navy.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be extremely magnetic in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
For Belgium to Judge
(New York T'imes)

The tormented Belgian people will be the judges, when this war is over of the wisdom the folly, the rghtneSs the evil, of King Leopolds surren- der The Belgian Premier has proclaimed from Paris that the act of one man does not commit the entire nation;" but the Premier was not with his nation when he spoke The King was at the front, with the sufferings of his soldiers and civilians before his eyes his grave responsibilities to his Allies on his conscience. It is not for any one distant from such a scene certainly not for the American people, to throw blame on a man who had wrested with his soul and had come to an unimaginsbly hard and bitter choice.
 Alternatives of equal horror must have flashed across the Kings mind in the final hours. In the last war the battle rolled swiftly across Belgium and left the country relatively unharmed; in this war the battle line gashed the country from north to south pulverized the cities and ground the civilians into state approaching what German dis patches have called a insanity of terror. A surrender would bring an end to the immediate Sut- fering; yet it might also condemn to imprisonment or death hundreds of thousands of brave British and French troops who had fought in answer to the Kings own appeal for help. They too, were trapped with the Belgians; they faced the dangers and fought The King must have known that his choice would involve more than the fate of human beings more than the immediate future of Belgium; he must have known that surrender would strike a blow at the whole Allied cause which he had sworn to defend.
 The long night" will descend upon ravaged Belgium again; the same people who endured an undeserved slavery for four years in the World War will again become serfs of the nation which brutally struck them three weeks ago. Whatever happens the Belgian people hold their heads high They could easily have capitulaed at the first blow, or after a few days of feeble resistance They sprang to arms instead and their country shattered for the second time, and fought bravely with all their might rather than choose the path of dishonor They and their King and Government made terrible mistakes in the years when this storm was brewing They the consequences of those errors, but the blood of tens thousands of Belgans has atoned for them. For Belgium there is glory enough. She must await her redemption by the sufferngs and sacrifices of others
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not C cnnpep'
SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Aspects of mingled good and evil portent are discerned in the horo- scope for today. The stars, do not encourage confidence in leaders, re- ligious as well as political and niili- tary guides. The aged may be per culiarly sensitive and should guard their health.
 Heart and Home: Women are under stimulating, favorable sway which is most fortunate for their households. They should be efficient and diplomatic in whatever pertains to the welfare of the family. Nfili- tary training for boys will be ad- vocated in way that makes spec ial appeal to mothers. Girls should prepare for public service, especi- ally in first aid stations and hos pitalS.
 Business Affairs: Activity in new phases of production and distribu- ton is forecast for manufacturers and merchants. The effects of the war will be felt by agriculture, but food preservation will be helpful in diSposing of this seasons crops. Wholesale demands for meats. and grains are likely to exact the so- lution of transportation limitations.
 National Affairs: AS this month will determine the nominees who are to contend for highest office in the United States Government. international developments will em- phasize the need of a President who combines experience with fear less courage in leadership. New problems involving neighboring Governments are prognosticated. Canada is to be more closely inter eSted in the United States power to adjust difficulties rising out of war.
 International Affairs: The stars seem to presage sudden coups in diplomacy as well as in war poll  cies. Spread of conflict may be retarded by surprising develop ments, but the planets bode evil days. There is to be ultimate ylc- tory for democracy, but there will be times of anxiety. Threats will continue to alarm all parts of the world tbic month ac hitter battles take place on sea and land. ,
 Persons whose birthdate it .,, is have the augury of a year of fair prosperity. The young may incline to romances not approved by their parents.
 Children born on this day may be keen in mind and varied in talents. Many may be emotional and critical, but able to win great success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
20 YEAPs AGO f fir HE EMPIRE
JUNE g. 1920

22 1920 steamship lines Alaskan ports Admiral Line recommended the Payne the Interior.
 Sister Mary pioneer the Hospital arrived the Princess Mary Alexandria to visit the of endeavors.
 John of Spokane and brought with him a new car from a Haynes
 J. D Ieedy interested claims formerly owned by J. Cam Straits arrived here on the Princess Alice and at the Hotel.
 Niman returned rom ilp to Fune to inspect mining properties there
 A. been short vacation to the Stka Springs returned here
 United States Naval Academy at Annapolis with high honors arrived the Princess accompanied by his Lockie MacKnnon
 Weather Highest 55; lowest 42 partly cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT

The undersigned having on the 18th day of June, 1940. filed his final account as administrator of the estate of Andrew Palmer, de- ceased, in the Probate Court of Juneau Precinct, Alaska, notice is hereby given to all heirs, creditors and other persons interested in said estate, that. Monday, August 19 1940, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day. at the office of the United States Commissioner, in the Federal and Territorial Building, ir the City and Precinct of Juneau Territory of Alaska, is the time and place set for the hearing o1 said account, objections thereto and the settlement thereof.
 H. B LIE FEVRE,
 Administrator of the estate
 of Andrew Palmer, deceased Publication dates: June 15-22-29 July 6-13, 194O. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: "The audience displayed mutual contempt displayed COMMON con 
 OFTEN MIspRONOUNCED Christian name Pronounce ella first in ASK unSresed second as Ill first syllable
 OFTEN Anonymous. Observe the Y
 glare, glover, stare
 three times and IL IS yours Let us mastering word each day Iooy word point of reasoning That the ea con Consider logical thinker
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
JUNE IS

JUNE IS
 H. J. Yurman J. c. Stromberg Frank F. Heller Ulada Popovich Harry Datoff Valentine Leonoff Jackson Rice Louise l.. Morrison Alma F. Sully Ann Campbell Charles Chase Mrs. B. M. Kraft
 JUNE Is
 M. s. Whittier Ronald l.. Lister Frank Maier James K. McAlister Gussie Ferzick Ben Leaning Mrs. John Pastl Mrs. Peter Carlson Mrs. Lisle r. Hebert Robert Leo Jewett
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
LOOK and LEARN %syy c. GORDON

What a la mode" mean? 3 abe Athens with lantern in search of honest man?
 How fast the time he makes his jump? that but life to give for my country? 5 What is the republic the west coast of 
  fashion" Diogenes
 Between So and no miles an hour depending upon o incline athanH Q7751776)
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EVENTS ALONE PERSUADE

s.& Tn the past few weeks though by a magical Sunannity of interest, newspapers, magazines and
 radio programs have begun to dwell on the impica- tlons of an outright German victory The strategic ratconomic and political disasters which this country m would encounter should Hitler win, are being ana lyzed and dramatized Unfortunately, they are all too true There is amazingly little exaggeration in n them
 sgN The singular thing is that they did not appear s aften until the German sweep into Northern France pop
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
FOOD SALE

Lutheran Ladies Aid are holding food sale at Bert's Cash Grocery Saturday, June Is, starting at 10 am. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15

generation of little girls, grown up, will read with shocked surprise that New York 12- year-old away from home because her mother insists her hair be bobbed It used to be the other way.
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personality and endowed with in- tellectual gifts of unusual quality. Mathematical geniuseS belong to this sign.
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
NOTICE

TO SCOTTISH RITE MASONS:
 Regular meeting Friday evening, 7:30. Election in 30th Degree. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15

The Daily Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest daily circulation of any Alaska newspaper,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15
MODERN ETIQUETTE by ROBERTA LEE

When giving would it be better to have the guests service to them? Bringing the them causes less delay O. How church wedding know what they shoud wear?
 bridegroom should tell them a always hat and gloves to church' A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-15

Weather: Highest 55; lowest 42 partly cloudy.