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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
German Farmers
Herded 10 Radios
To Hear Goering

BERLIN. Feb "A. cUP1-Waither
Darre. agriculture minister. ordered
peasant leaders today to assemble
all peasants. farmers. their wives
and farm workers in groups rang
ing 10 community size for mass
listening Of a speech which Field
Marshal Hermann Goerlnc eCono-
mic dictator and Nazi No. ? IS tc
broadcast by radio tomorrow
No details were made public Of
the nature of the speech. 10 be
started at noon. EST ,6 pm. Ger
man tlmel but il will be addressed
TO the German agricultural! popuia-
ton and apparently was o. more
than usual Importance.
Announcement OF the speech came
immedlately after the Signature OF
a new RuSso-German trade agree
ment and considerably increased
official Nazl activity.
Paul Gocbbeis. propaganda min-
istCr, in 3 hint presumably directed
10 small neutrals bordering Ger
many. SAID III a speech last night.
IT Is not possible and II docs rot
correspond 10 the meaning Of tho
conception Of neutrality Of set up
a distinction between public opln-
ION and the opinion of state. IOr
example one can not maintain a
spirit of neutrality toward Ger
many through the state While per-
mitting every excess of press and
public against the German people
The world must realize that this
war is an affair which simply has
to be settled between the German
social and the English plutocracy
The clash was inevitable as long
as England did not want to give
up her world hegemony IN favor of
a reasonable settlement.
If England contests our CLAIM!
10 the space we need for life Il as
an Englishman recently wrote III
a private letter the world is not
big enough TO hold both England
and Germany and one must sink
then England. you shall sink
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Fair Fund Grab
On Table After
Committee Vote

SACRAMENTO. Feb. a. up
Diversion of portion of the rev.
enueS from horse racing from agri-
cultural exhibits and fairs to the
state general fund appeared a dead
issue in the legislature today.
The assembly revenue and taxa
ton committee tabled two diversion
measures. by Asscmblylnan Ben
RoSenthal. Los Angeles Democrat
They would eliminate a preferred
earmarking for citrus fairs and
make q general 25 per cent cut in
the amount allotted to these and
other agricultural and district fairs
and other agencies set up by the
horse racing act
Annual appropriations Of $125,0O0
each to the state fair and Los An
GCleS county fair, however, would
remain unchanged under the bills.
One objection was pointed out by
Arthur Carlson. Piedmont Republi-
can. who said that the building
funds of tho University Of Callfor-
r,a and the California Polytechnic
school would be included i'll the
D per cent CHt.
The committee left on file with
out action a "bookic bill to regu-
late and license off-track betting on
horse races between 10 a. m. ON
race days Author Paul Peek. Olson
leader in the assembly. argued the
bill would raise millions Of dollars
in new revenue.
A bill to pay the chairman of the
state racing commission $500 an
nually, the other two members OF
the committee $4,000 and increase
the salary of the secretary from
$4,000 to $4,000 was held in COM
mttec for amendment after OBJ
jcCtionS the proposed salary tor the
was too high.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Secrecy CIoaks
FIR Fishing Trip

Continued from Page u
by Brig. Cen Edwin M. Watson
secretary and military aide. Capt
Daniel j. Callaghan, naval aide
Rear Admiral Ross T. McIntire
White House physician; and William
D. Hassett. presidential secretary.
They drove to the station through
a severe wind and snow storm. A
squadron of motorcycle police leo
the way and secret service men
barred all visitors from the entrance
Dy which the party drove into the
station.
At White House orders, absolute
secrecy was maintained around his
plans. Virtually the entire en-
touragc which will cntrain with
Mr.. Roosevelt, including secretaries,
secret service men, and newspaper
men, was kept in absolute ignorance
as to where he would embark. where
he would go. and exactly how long
he might stay
Mr.. Roosevelt described his trip
as a fishing cruise to require about
10 days. But the secrecy surround
ing todays departure had no prec-
tdent in other spring fishing trips.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Roosevelt Leaves for Vacation With
Third Term Question Still Boiling

port or nearby on that date.
There was Il SCATTERING OF other
fire on the political front.
Vice President john N. GarnerS
associates said he would enter the
MAY 7 California preferential pri-
mary and might enter Ohio'S May IA
cont st if prospects were good. Ar
rangements have been made TO put
Garner in the May II Oregon prl-
mary. In Illinois and Wisconsin he
will oppose Roosevelt states unless
the presidents name is withdrawn.
In Californla candidates for dele
gates must be endorsed by the can
didate they pledge to support Tor
the nomination or be endorsed by
state campaign committee which has
not been repudiated by their presi-
Dental candidate. Garner came TO
the 1892 convention with the Cali
fornia and Texas delegations pledg-
ed to him. 1t was when he releaeA
item to Mr.. Roosevelt that the 4
servative democratic stop-Roosetn
front was smashed.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
z Police, Others
Hurt in Riotinq
Over Prisoners
Continued from Page -


bruised where he was kicked. Sew
oral olhCr troopers were knocked
about. but none was badly injured.
I don't know how many men,
bclS Of the mob were hurt but
there WCro several.
4 S2W several guns III the hands
OF mobstCrS. but no one fired any
bot 81 far as | know. | think
they were all carrying guns, either
rifles or rcvolvcrS. The fight lasted
for about 30 minutes.
Weber finally got tnC women to
his car and drove away. Some of
the mob started to follow, but VIC
stopped that. They began TO break
up then. Some went home anC
others continued their search for
Collick." Baker said.
Baker said the mob did not
injure the Negroes and that he
did not believe it intended to lynch
them. They were after informa-
ton as TO where Collick might be
hiding he said.
Police said at least two Negroes
entered PilchardS home and de-
mardcd money. After it was given
them ono of the men shot Pill
chartl critically wounded and rap
cd lis wife. She climbed to the
roof OF their home and attracted
the attention Of ncighborS.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Marriage Of Movie Actress to Man
She Despised is Valentine Problem

HOLLYWOOD. Feb ia tJpr-
The marriage of Artie SHAY and
Lana Turner became a Valentine
today TO several people and comic
one to some
1t wasn't funny TO tn non.yNcds
They gave up trying to explain
What's the use?" demanded the
19-year-old Lana. who was q high
school student until a year ago. when
she suddenly became a movie star
There isn't any" agreed her
husband. 10 years her senior and
until a couple Of months ago one
OF the hottest iitterbue bandsmon
IN the business.
In one-tWo-three order here's
what happened and If II makes any
sense to anybody. he gets grateful
kiss from the bride:
l. Miss Turner and Shaw CO.
starred in a movie here last fall:
Lana said Artic was the most ego
tistical man she ever met. he Didn't
even speak TO her
q She accepted a ring from Greg
Bautzer Hollywood attorney. ard
announced her engagement 70 HIM.
3. She said she intended Ia have
a church wedding. with f;1ls and
bridesmaids
A. Artie announced tha. ho ~
through with swing music, SAID i
hurt his ears. and anyway he was
sick Of looking al utterbuFs
S. He repeatedly became engaged
to blonde Betty Cradle eX-Wlfe Of
Jackie Cooean, the millionaire KID.
In New York
6. I. and 8. Miss Turner e!oped
to Las Vegas. Nev.. with tie man
she said she despised and when
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Big Navy Bill Up
For House Action
As Debate Goes On

Continued From Page One
dent POo,cEc'tS recommendations
II carries a Total OF S966,7772 SIS
funds for - new fighting ships.
including start or Two more 5000
ton sHpcydrcadHaughts, and 352
naya. a..p.aroS.
Tie expansion authorization
would add 10000 tons OF fighting
ships to the nayy's total, THIS
comprises p warsnlps. none OF
them battleshlps. This number IS
the total which the navy said the
nations private and government
s!-prards could accommodate in
the next two years.
The bill originally projected IS
per cent. 100000 ton fleet increase
- bc ,alG down over six years al
Il cost ot $1,000 400 900 but was
whltt,cd to i TWO year program by
thc committee
Great Britain hae 2oa3.12o tons
Of fighting ships Including under
aCe" ar modern vessels. over age"
or less efficient ships and war
ships NOW building or approprlat-
oG tor. The United States navy to-
:c.s ..72-Q2Q tons II the same
categores
This IS a :ailo Of 594 for Great
Britain 10 : :oy the United States
\ similar comparison of existing
strength gives Japan ratio OF
2 ~ With the United States, France
a ratio OF 2.32. Italy 2.O6. Germany
Il. and Russia l.32.
Comparing strictly modern fight
ing strength. but including new
vessels actually being constructed
the disparity between the United
States and Great Britain is even
greater. Figuring the United States
navy's I.472,065 tons as 5, Great
Britain's l,847599 tons would give
her a ratio Of S28.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14

tHcv rctuyncd Ter husband an
rounoed thai nc was organizing a
new sWln1 band
Q Baut7sr wished them well.
10 Miss Cradle said il was mighty
GuH1 >l, lccYVcd on cndearins let
tor from Artie day before yesterday.
u. Nj, shaw returned 10 work
at Metro whore she was a w. Q. l.
for a day from the cast Of Two
Girls or Broadway"
-. Artio sat home and nursed a
foot. which he said he injured
while rcSculng a drowning woman
from The Ssrf at Guay,naS, Mexico,
q itT weeks ago.
That adds up 10 dozen facts,
none Of which match. and the bride
wishes people would stop asking
her. Why. What? HOW When?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Scout Charter
Awarded TO New
Troop in SeeIey

A Boy Scout charter was awarded
to the newly organized Troop 80
of Seeley Thursday, according to
Hugh Wilcox. scout executive.
Dan Sheldon was appointed scout
master of the Sceley troop by the
Troop committee, composed of S.
T. Robinson, w. r. Wilkerson and
Cecil Huff.
Charter members of the troop arc !:
Richard Hui, Jim White. Haskell
Wilkerson, Virgil Wilker5on, Jerry
Womack, Nicholas De Ruiter The
troop will meet in tho Seclcy Com
munity church each Tuesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Imperial County's
SRA Passing Out
S45,000 Each Month

Continued from Page One)
case workers and Sl30 for full
flcdged workers. Three supervisors
receive $3.50 and Mrs Stanley"
salary is $40 Holmes receives $2OC
a month
The present total of 44 employee
is about twice normal, Holmes said.
Procedure for applying for re-
lief is TO call at the office and fiji
out a QUESTIONABLE inquiring into
nationality, names and aliases and
previous relief experience. Then
an interview is arranged with a
welfare worker, who dclves fur
ther into the applicants history
and arrangcS home interview
Meanwhile the applicants story Is
checked, The applicant is then rc-
fcrred to the State Employment
office and If referred TO a Job must
present proof that the job was not
available.
Grounds for refusal of relief in
clude residence in the state tcse
than a year, refusal of employment
at any time, adequate outside in
come, eligibility roI at>tc aid, refu-
sal TO return to legal residence.
One department, Fred Tucker
and Orval Coats. is directed at a
constant check of valley payrolls
to trap "chiselers' who may be on
relief and holding down jobs at
the same time. Holmes estimated
that about one per cent are caught
chiseling,
Mortality rate among applications
runs fairly high, Holmes said. He
estimated about IS per cent fail
to pass the first examinations.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Assembly to Argue
Relief Proposals.;
Other Bills Pass
Continued From Page Onc)

and self help coopcrativeS.
The senate voted 81 TO IL against
an administration bill allowing the
governor TO transfer gasoline tax
monies now idle in special funds
10 the general fund w. P. Rich,
Marysvilie. said the bill was merely
a temporary borrowing measure by
which the state could borrow money
tied up in special funds without
paying interest
The bill. introduced by Robert w,
Kenny, Los Angeles Democrat,
limited the amount of gasoline tax
monies borrowed to $5,000000.
Major development as the as
sembly met was a long argument
on whether q radio speech against
Communism made last night by
Sam Yorty, Los Angeles Democrat,
should be printed in the journal.
Before the debate ended with a
favorable vote of 55 to Ii. the
GaWdlins lawmakers defeated a
motion 20 print all speeches by the
governor and aS5emblymcn and re-
Ger the matter 10 committee. YOrl%
emphasized he was -commlttal
A. F.. Hawkins. Los Angeles. III
trC.iuced a bill setting up state
lending agency similar to the re-
construction finance corporation to
lend money to private groups for
amortizing mortgages. The COM
mittee would be appointed by the
governor with the consent OF the
senate, with the chairman receiy-
ing S75G0 and members $4,000.
The assembly unanimously passed
bill providing extension of ex-
emption of state tax to importation
of foreign liquors for exhibit pur-
poses at the San Francisco world S
fair during 1910.
An assembly bill creating a Joint
legislative committee to Study motor
vehicle legislation during the in
terim WAS passed, so to 9, and sent
to the senate. Lee Bashore, Glen
CORA, said he intended to offer 6
resolution directing such com.
mittee to go into the matter o
! 27,000 cars now owned by state
county, and city governments which
ne said clutter up the highway
on Saturday nights, Sundays. holi
days, to the detriment of Othc
motorists
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Reds Gain Hold
In Finnish Line
cContlnueo ;.'om Page One)

Continued r'om Page One)
repulsed.
A total of II ont Of several hun
drCd Russian airplanes over Fin
land yesterday were shot down and
two more were reported downcd
the communiquc said
At Koivisto, on the gulf of Fin
land coast. the Finnish batteries
Shelled Russians attempting to ad-
vance over the ice of the gulf
Several tanks were sunk by the
Finnish guns, which were under
stood to have dropped explosives
from a high angle in order to break
the ice around the Soviet forces.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Nazis Warn U.S..
OF TORPEDO Peril

BERLIN Feb. Ia. tUP) - An
authorized Nazi Sodrre said to-
day that German submarines
have "a theoretical right" to tor
pedo United states ships If those
en- route TO the Mediterranean
enter Gibraltar, either voluntar-
ily or under compulsiOn.
The source said that German
submarines could treat such ships
as having lost thei' neutrality.
German quarters added, how
ever, that whether such tor
pedoing would occur naturally
would depend on individual cir
cumStanceS.'
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA. up
President Roosevelt departs today
for a SOuthcrr fishing vacation APP
parently content 10 let third term
developments take their course in
Illinois ana other states where his
name has been put up for prefer
ential primary consideration.
He did not know thing about
II. he told press conference ques-
TONERS yesterday when asked
whether he would withdraw his
name from the ballot in Illinois and
Wisconsin. In Illinois he has until
Feb. "a TO request that his name
be stricken. His vacation schedule
is uncertain tut the 10 days ten
tatively allotted would have Mr.
Roosevelt back in some American
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
Japanese Revoke
Shanqhai Curfew

SHANGHAI. Feb. IA. tUPl -
The Japanese navy announced
today that as result of the
maintenance Of good order II
was abolishing ,hc curfew and
'cvokinc tho rule requiring Chi
nese to carry special passes in
international settlement terri
tory under the navy's control.
The Japanese embassy an
bounced that SentrieS would re-
main on duty at Soochow Greek
bridges which connect with Jap
aneSe controlled areas 10 exam
inc Chinese and cargoes only in
exceptional cases.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
RECOVERING

Deputy Sheriff Robert Parrish,
who was in the Ell Centro hospital
for IL DAYS while having a spinal
injury treated. now is at his home
III Holtville His condition is said
to be greatly improved. but he
must remain in bed for some time.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-14
WEATHER

data compiled by observers fo
the official United states Weather
BurenB station at FL CentroD
Maximum Tuesday II
Minimum wednesday rs
Reading at Noon Wednesday
Temperature s.
Humidity ..-.... ...... 40
Reading at : a. m. Wednesday
Temperature a.
Humidity .... A.
Reading at : p. m. Tuesday
Temperature .......-... .-.- .- So
Humidity .......... ............. .... 20
Southern California-Raln Wed
nesday; Thursday showers with
clearing weather in north portion;
slightly warmer wednesday night;
strong southwest wind off coast
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Yonk Greenbocks Take Tar Heel Stirnweiss From Reds
Big Reported Seeking Sutherland; Hollywood Lion Toner

range one of his carnivals for last
nights game. No foot races were
scheduled and no one was to be
shot out Of a cannon. Fact is,
Larry was down to two bands"
Craig Wood, whose record 264
in the Metropolitan Open has
everybody talking, wrote a maga-
zine piece last January entitled
"This Is My Year" When George
Stirnweiss, the North Carolina
football star, joined up with the
Yanks he fooled a lot of people
including the Reds. The Reds
talked themselves hoarse, but
those Yankee greenbacks said
more in fewer words. Had Clyde
Smoll shown better against the
Brooklyns Monday the Phils
would have been willing to talk
turkey for one of their more
coveted fingers, Higbe or Null
cahy. Her tennis coach says Alice
Marble Is 80 points q game better
against man players than all the
other tennis gals, including Helen
Wills-Moody- -Roark. Mebbe so.
Odditorium: Joe Vosmik u
scampering around the Brooklyn
Evening star., 1940-05-29
WI. Nine, Seeking 18th Win
h26 Starts, Has Thrived
In Fine Pitching, Spirit

Although Washington-Lee High
School of Ballston, Va, Is about to
end the toughest schedule of any
Metropolitan area schoolboy nine
the Little Generals already have won
the Northern Virginia champion
ship and today were to 60 after their
18th triumph in the seasons finale
against George Washington High.
The game was to be played at
Washington-Lee's field and win or
lose the team will close one of its
most successful seasons.
Wenh the game with Fairfax was
over yesterday, which the Generals
won, 6 to 3, it marked their 25th
encounter since last month. Nine
of these have been lost, mostly to
District teams, but in Northern Vir-
ginia title play they have triumphed
seven times. George Washington
was among the early victims and
also Fredericksburg, Episcopal and
Fairfax. Last year the title ended
in tie among Washington-Lee,
Fredericksburg and George WASH
ington.
Rotates Its Pitchers.
Unlike most teams, which point
for certain games, Washington-Lee
rotates its hurlers, giving each a
chance to star. Substitute players
also see considerable action as the
coaches believe that baseball is
sport to be enjoyed by the entire
squad.
When the season started Coach
Buck Richardson had nine regulars
from last year. All but two of these
will be back next season, when an
other crack squad is expected. Since
illness forced Richardson to stop
active coaching several weeks ago,
Elwood Clements has taken over.
Pitching and spirit have been
telling factors, as the hitting gen.
orally has been below par and the
fielding has not been the best.
johnson, McNabb Top Hurlers.
Half of these triumphs have been
credited to big Ed" johnson and
Rube McNabb. johnson has lost
two and McNabb one. johnson, a
200-pounder with a fast ball, has
hurled two. three-hit games, one
against Central, while Rube's best
was q 4-to-2 win over the formidable
Fredericksburg nine. Andy Clem-
ents, who gave six hits in seven
innings to Fairfax yesterday, before
stepping out for Bo Bowbeer, also
has done good work. Bowbeer and
little Doswel Olsen have been used in
relief roles, and each has shown up
well.
One Of the best players on the
team is "Shanty" Shepherd, catch
er, who starred yesterday with a
double that accounted for half of
the four runs he drove home. He
Is the cleanup hitter.
The inf1eld is composed Of Bernie
Good. first baseman, who Is leading
In batting with $50; Luther Tapp,
second sacker, who needs experience;
Johnny Mcpherson, shortstop, whose
fielding is far superior to his stick
work, and Winnie Kirchner, third
baseman, who Is q hard but incon-
sistent hitter.
johnson is one of those who won't
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Four Tits Tomorrow
In Montgomery Loop

Five league games feature the
sandlot baseball program for to-
morrow with the Montgomery
County Leagues eight clubs showing
the way with full schedule. One
game is booked in the National City
League.
In the Montgomery circuit Ia
koma Tigers meet Kensington at
Four Corners; Four Corners is at
Colesville; Rockville at Friendship,
and Silver Spring at Bethesda.
The lone National City engage
ment pairs Miller Furniture with
Packard Washington on the South
Ellipse at 2:30.
Evening star., 1940-05-29

be back next year and Kirchner Is
winning his third letter. having
shone in football and basket ball.
Jim Robertson has done clever utility
work and has designs on a regular
job next year.
Has to Replace Outfield.
The outfield has been something
of headache. At the start of the
season Jimmy French, Carol Alex
ander and Charley Payne appeared
formidable, but French, who is play
ing his last year, became ineligible
and shortly afterward Alexander and
Payne followed suit. Rushed into
service were Courtney Owens, Larry
McCann and Louie Wilson. Sur
prisingly enough all three performed
in fine style, especially Owens, who
like McCann has two more years.
Using a different lineup yester-
day the Generals had little trouble
beating Fairfax. Pouncing on the
offerings of Bill Butler, the victors
scored three times in the first frame
for lead they never lost.
Owens and Good each made two
hits while Butler led the hosts attack
with a single and a do,Ihie
Evening star., 1940-05-29
Girls in Time TrioIs
At Roller Derby Tilt

Time trials for girls will cofeature
the Roller Derby game at Riverside
Stadium tonight when the WASH
ington Pawnees and Chicago Aztecs
meet In the ninth game Of their
series, now led by the Pawnees, 5-3.
The Aztecs won their third game
last night, 1914. However, both
Bernice Abar and Vera McClelland
of the Pawnees and Aztecs, respec-
lively, must pay SIS and $40 fines
for their pitched battles last night
before being allowed to take the
floor this evening.
During mems time trials last night
Roy GOWN Of the Pawnees set q
world record for the quarter mile
when he skated the distance in 80 2
seconds, $40 second faster than the
old mark.
Evening star., 1940-05-29
.12th Street " Races
Tomorrow Strong
In Home Talent

For the first time in four years,
local colored runners are expected
to provide keen competition for out
siders in the Twelfth Street Y. M.
c. AS 10th annual transcity run
on June 8. Both senior and Junior
runs will be held over 3h and az
mile distances.
In addition to the recreational
centers, both the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Census Bureau are said to
possess formidable threats. The
strongest outside competition is ex-
pected from Baltimore.
Awards will be given the first 10
runners to finish in both divisions,
with team trophy offered in each.
Prizes also will be awarded the
first three Washington juniors to
finish,