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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
TAXABLE GOVERNMENT BONDS
Wall Street JournaD

wall Street JournaD
Secretary of the Treasury Morgen-
thau's decision to issue taxable federal
securities in connection with the defense
financing is cormendable. There has
been talk of issuing taxable government
securities for a number of years, but the
idea appeared to have little chance to
get beyond the discussion stage without
affirmative action.
The plan undoubtedly will meet some
objection, not because the taxation of fu-
ture issues is considered inadvisable, but
because holders of outstanding federal
and municipal bonds fear that taxation
of new federal issues would be merely
the beginning of a campaign to apply
taxation to all issues which are now eX-
empt.
The Wall Street Journal believes along
with many others that tax exemption is
inconsistent with a system of graduated
income taxation. 1t does, however, also
believe that any effort to apply taxation
to outstanding exempt issues would con-
stitute an immoral if not an illegal act
on the part of the government.
There is also, no question but that the
federal government should have the right
to tax income of future issues of state
and municipal securities, but that right
should be granted by the states through
a constitutional amendment. An amend
ment granting the federal government the
right to tax future issues of state and
municipal bonds, should specifically as
sure the local governments the right to
tax the yield Of federal obligations In
addition, it should plainly bar any at
tempt to tax those already marketed as
taX-exempt.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
by Paul Harrison :.
HOLLYWOOD S Fads, Fancies and Foibles

HOLLYWOOD. Dec. q There is
a startling and Wondrous contrap-
ton on one of the movie sets here
which should serve as the topper
for this era of slot-machine amuSe-
ments. The name is Fickle Fanny
and it's a life-size and lively look
inc dummy combining some OF the
best features of oldtime saloon art
and modern inventive Whimsy.
She's languorous, scantlly-
draped. red-headed. long-lashed
dame posed on a stump, holding a
gilt cornucopia, wearing a lot OF
Jewels and holding her left arm in
sort of beckoning gesture. You
put a dollar into the slot in the
pedestal, grasp Fickle Fanny's hand
and pull on it as you would the
lever on a "one-armed bandit
slot machine. If you win anything,
the money tumbles from the Horn
of Plenty.
But like most slotties, Fanny sell
dom pays off. Instead, on a lighted
drum behind her head flash phrases
such as Sorry. dear mot this
time. darling" or you're not my
type" Meanwhile she shakes her
head.
But when lucky player hits the
Jackpot, coins shower from the
cornucopia while Fanny mods eager
ly and exclaims, oh, boy!".
FLOODS OF QUERIES
This is a gag for a gambling
joint sequence in Las Vegas Nights
Phil Regan goes from one game
to another, losing his own money
while bringing luck to everyone
else. Finally he changes his luck
by following the superstition of
kissing pretty stranger Connie
Moore and proves it by playing
Fickle Fanny and getting the jack
pot.
This moody mannikin is the brain
child of one of the script writer's
on the picture, but property, art,
electrical. and plaster departments
collaborated On her creation. And
the studio already is resigned to
getting lots of letters about her af-
ter the picture is released.
There were dozens of letters on
the Dayenola, the super-couch sold
to Dick Powell in Christmas in
July" Hidden compartments con-
tanned radio, reading lamp book
shelf, carafe, cigarets. and l can't
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Did You Know?

IN the process of manufacture,
shoes go through $50 different OPP
erations.
The Dominion Of Canada IS al
most as large as the entire Euro
pean continent.
Sea serpents do exist, in plenti-
full numbers, but they are only
ordinary sea snakes.
Although bind, Ivar Johnson,
Stambaugh, Mich, is an expert
wood cetter.
A shaddock is a pear-shaped,
i-tropical citrus fruit. 1t has
bitter rind and a finely favored
pulp.
Films depicting war episodes are
forbidden in Italy.
The entire continent OF South
America lies east of Detroit, Mich.
Mount Vesuvius. one of the most
famous eraters. is not the worlds
largest volcanic crater.
There are about 10000 nudists
in England They are known as
members of the Sun and Air Bath
ing Association.
Women constitute approximate
" 40 per cent of the half million
stockholders in the American steel
industry.
The average English household
consumes three tons 0t coal an
in normal times,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

WASHINGTON Dec. 21 --Presi-
dent Roosevelt is not going to come
out for repeal of the Johnson act
nor is he going to exert any pres
sure on Congress to relax the neu-
trality laws. Not for quite a while,
anyhow.
Administration experts figure the
British have enough liquid assets
in the United States to finance
purchases for another six months.
Meanwhile, it is hoped Congress
will begin aiding Britain on its
own hook.
That explains the Presidents
maneuvers in recent weeks. While
the late Lord Lothian and sundry
others proclaimed Britain needed
money and needed it badly, FDR
stayed very quiet. He also refrained
from applying any behind-the
scenes pressure in the House or
Senate. He did all this with such
a straight face that the ald-the
British people got very worried;
some of them recently have Won
dered aloud if the President, need
led by Joe Kennedy, had given up
on Great Britain.
But the whole idea is to have
Congress produce the next batch
of aid for Britain under its own
steam.
TWO OTHER
ANGLES
Even if this fails to work, the
administration has two other things
to try before asking repeal OF the
Johnson act or the neutrality laws,
1t will suggest that the British
liquidate their South American
holdings before asking for U. S.
cash, for one thing. Much more
important, it is prepared to sug-
gest that Britain transfer to the
United States (or agree to share
with the U. s. military and naval
bases on all British possessions
in the Atlantic and Pacific which
are readily accessible to the new
world. Es.
TANKER TRANSFER
BOOSTS FUEL BILLS
Transfer of those two dozen odd
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
THE BATTLE
OF PRODUCTION
(ChriStian Science MOnitOr)

Americans are apt to be too cocksure.
Many thought they could turn out with
one hand the extra production of thou
sands of planes, tanks. and guns needed
for defense while the other hand carried
on business as usual
William s. Knudsen, production mem
Der of the National Defense Commission,
has thrown salutary jolt into such
complacency through his address deliver
ed to the National Association of Manu-
facturers and through them to the nation
at large Airplane production, which
was scheduled to reach 1000 planes per
month by January l, is falling short OF
that figure by 30 per cent. he declares.
At the same time Henry l.. StimSon,
Secretary of War, announces that delays
in construction of cantonments have set
back the National Guard training pro-
gram.
Americans could not understand last
June how people could still be playing
tennis and thousands be unemployed IN
Great Britain while the Battle of France
was being fought across the channel. Yet
something very comparable seems to be
taking place in the United States while
the Battle of Britain is being fought.
Mr.. Knudsen deplores the idleness OF
factory machinery over long weekends.
For some time it has been suggested that
the work week should be heightened from
five days to six. But until several mil
lions more of unemployed are trained
and absorbed, this full-time operation
should be accomplished by shifts of add
ed workers rather than lengthening in
dividual hours.
The difficulties from strikes, from
union initiation fees, and from haggling
over details of contracts indicate that all
have yet great way to rise in recogni-
ton of the emergency. Not by watching
lest some compatriot gain a slight advan
tage, but by pride on the part of every
element capital, labor, and management,
in how much it can contribute, is the bat
tie of production won.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL

In IHE SUfEhIOh SOOHA 'Or
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
Notice of Time and Place Appointed
for Proving Will and Hearing APP
pIicatiOn for Letters Testament
AIRY.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
w. Fl. BROOKS. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that a peti-
ton for probate of the Will of w. II.
BROOKS, deceased. and for the is
suance to GRACHIE A. BROOKS
of letters testamentary, has been fill
ed in this court, and that Friday
the goth day of December, 1940 at
2 o'clock pm, of said day, at the
courtroom of said court, in the City
of Ell Centro, County of Imperial,
State of California, has been set
for the hearing of said petition,
when and where any person inter-
ested may appear and contest the
same, and show cause, if any they
have, why said petition should not
be granted.
Dated December 9th, 1910.
w. j. McCLELLAND.
County Clerk.
BY MAXINE CONSOLE,
Deputy Clerk.
D. Il. ROBERTS,
Attorney for Petitioner.
(Dec. 9-19 inclp
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
by Willis Thornton
Thin Ghost Of an Eaq|efs Shadow

fact, il has been said that the re-
turn of the body of Napoleon l
to Paris provided the spiritul back
ground for establishment of the
brummagen empire of Napoleon III.
Perhaps, the Republic having fallen.
Napoleon worship has resurrected
itself in France; perhaps there are
-, 80 were wiling TO trade
something to Hitler for this pitiful
symbol.
Unhappy and restless in life, the
little Duke could not be allowed to
sleep in his Hapsburg catacomb.
A pawn while breath was in him,
his very dust would seem now again
to be used in some obscure move on
the European checkerboard.
Could they not have let you
rest. Eaglet, who found no rest in
life.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

remembers what all. At the touch
of button, the couch unfolded in
to double bed and in the morn
ing it shook up the pillows and
aired the blankets. The studio
promptly got wire from a New
Haven man who collects odd
pieces of furniture and was sure
the Davenola would be the piece
de- -beWilderment of his treasures.
They had to tell him the Daven-
ola really was manually operated,
although they sent along some still
pictures and duplicate blueprints
of the plans. rt.
1T TAKES TWO MEN
TO HANDLE FANNY
That's the catch to most of the
gag props produced by the Major
Hooples of Hollywood-they aren't
finished and completely mechanical.
That's also the reason the props
never are patented.
Fickle Fanny cost about $500, but
she's still at the mercy of man
who hides in the pedestal Waggling
iiCl iiN'o e'iiN pun iAio AiiCiiNy
through the horn while another on
the sidelines works a switchboard
controlling the lights and signs.
When Preston Sturges wrote
Christmas in July he lodged de-
tails of the Davenola merely by
saying, This davenport battles de-
scription." But for LAS Veges
Nights the script was more help
full 1t said, This slot machine is
beautiful wax girl, cross be-
tween Venus and the Goddess of
Plenty, who holds a golden horn
in her arms" -.
Director Ralph Murphy made only
one change in the plans, had 'em
put up the likhted drum on which
F'ieklc Fannys responses appear,
originally these flip phrases were
TO have been flashed through a
translucent panel in her stomach.
The HAS Office Wouldn'a have
liked that at all
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Thoughts for the Day

Therefore to him that knoweth do good and doeth
it not, to him it is sin-James AIT.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Barbs

Funny world! A wife usually
gives her husband wallet at the
most inappropriate time-Christ-
mas!
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
So They Say

+ We must look forward to a soci-
ETY. that is rid of the extreme pests
Of extreme riches and extreme pov-
erty.
Herbert Morrison, British minis
ter of home security.
How fast industry diverts its ef-
forts from production for normal
needs to armament depends upon
how seriously government regards
the immediate future.
H. w. Prentis, jr., president Ma
tional Association Manufacture
crS.
Let's win this war smartly!
FROM a shoe advertisement in
Lon6cn.
Ultimately it rests with industry
rs well as labor. what path we shall
lolloW voluntary collective bar
gaining or a means Of Industrial
tasCiSm rs
Matthew Vol, A. +. of l., vice
president.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

The most serious mistake you
can make is the one from which
you learn nothing
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

Regardless of how modern a
model home, it really isn't one un-
less it houses the same sort Of
family.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

Now women can breathe easier
about house cleaning. A new mask
serves as a protection against dust.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

London's newest, smallest movie theater, seating 24, has been opened m the Ministry of Information. There government experts will see propaganda films before they are generally released
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

First precinct boiling place al City Fire Hall'-G. Edward Knight Charles E. Rice, and Helen Beist- line, judges; Helen Friend and John Cauble clerks.
 Second Precinct polling place at 139 South Franklin Street'-Mrs. R. A. Peterson, Esther OLoughlin and Agnes Manning, judges; Mrs. C. E. Hooker and Nellie Simpkins, clerks.
 Third Precinct polling place at 704 E. Street'-Mrs. Gudmund Jen- sen, Mrs. E. L. Gruber and Mrs. w. H. Burns, judges; Nellie Kirk patrick and Grant A. Baldwin, clerks
 Annual audit of the CitS's books was ordered by the Council.
 It was voted to purchase from Ali Olson for S45 50 square foot piece of property at the corner of Irwin and Evergreen to allow widening of the road to the Scatter Tract.
 Empire Want Ads Bring Results,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
Fishing Fee
 Sci by |tkes

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, March 16.--Information has just been received in the superintend- ent's office from the director of the National Park Service advising that the Acting Secretary of the Interior has established a fee of $3 per season or $1 per week for fishing licenses in Glacier Ma tional Park.
 This policy apparently will apply to all National parks where fish, ing is controlled by the National Park Service and will be placed in effect at the beginning of the 1940 fishing season. In the future all persons desiring to fish within the park must secure fishing I- cense in addition to the regular automobile entrance permit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
GOVERNMENT FLOAT
 TO BE PLACED IN
 NEW BOAT HARBOR

A Government float is to te con- structed in the new Juneau small boat harbor for use of vessels of the Forest Service, Public Roads Administration and Bureau of Fish cries. The three agencies are build ing the float comparatively and sharing its cost.
 Bids for furnishing and driving four hemlock piling and driving P creosoted piling for the float have been called by the Admiralty Dis trict of the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

son for the confirma tion of young people who have received adequate religious instruction. In keeping with this custom group of young people will be administered the Rite of Confirmation at the service to- morrow In addition to this, sever al children will receive Holy Bap- tism, and others will be received into the Church by letter of trans fer and confession of faith.
 The pastor will deliver the mes sage from the subject, Loyalty and Its Rewards" The choir will be heard in the 'Processional to Cal vary" from The Crucifixion' by John Stainer. "The Palms" by Faure will be sung by MT. Ernest Ehler The church will be decorated with live palms in keeping with the oc- casion. This service is open to the general public. Worshippers are ad- vised to attend early as the seating of the church is limited
 Those who will receive the Rite of Confirmat ton are, Lenora Olsen, | Helen Anderson, Erna Meier, John i Allen Lowell, Ethel Loken, and Mary | Loken.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
Invitations Out For Fifth Annual
 SkiC|ub Banquet

Invitations to the fifth annual Ski Club Banquet and dance have been sent according to announcement this afternoon by the social com- mittee.
 The banquet will be held in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel at 7:30 o'clock, Saturday, April 6. Those expecting to attend should make reservations by phcnnig 5O7 not later than April 3.
 The Ski Club banquet will be the highlight of the clubs social season and will wind up all ski affairs for the year. There will be presenta- tion of awards and trophies won at the 1940 Ski Tournament
 The banquet is being arranged by committee composed of Hermie Darnen, Lillian Clements. Jane Vickery, Bud Nance and Charles
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
INTERIOR DEPT. CONFIRMS NEWS
 OF F0LTA'5 JOB
Says Field Agent from Of. flee of Solicitor Long
 Needed in Alaska

The Department of the Interior today verified in Washington, D C., the announcement by The Elm pire yesterday that Assistant U. S. Attorney George w. Folta has been appointed to the office of Assistant Solicitor for the Department of h. terior to act as counsel for the de- partment relative to Alaska mat terS.
 The appointment was made by Secretary of the InteriorHarold L. Ickes, effective when Folta clears up matters of his present office to go to Washington for conferences.
 Folta will return to Juneau, how ever, where officials said he will probably have his headquarters.
 The Department stated it has felt for some time a representative from the Solicitors office was needed in the field" to handle Territorial matters of the Department and it's sub- divisions among which are the Biological Survey, the Bureau of Fisheries, the Bureau of Mines, and the Land Office.
 Folta, native of Braddock, Penn sylvania, has held his present posi- tion since 1927.
 He is A, married, and has two children. Formerly he was Chief Clerk for the Steamboat Inspection Service and was in the office of Governors of Alaska, Bone and Riggs. and was also Court Reporter to Judge T. M. Reed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
OKLAHOMA
 SOLDIERS
 BACK HOME
National Guard Unit Re- called from Pieketing
 Government Work

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla March 16-National Guardsmen have been called back from the Grand River Dam project following the report of Adjutant General Ledbetter that martial law is unnecessary.
 Gov. Phillips had called out the state militia to halt construction work on the 20 million dollar dam project. He claimed that the Fed eral Works Authority owed Okla homa $850,0o0 in damages for the loss of roads and bridges flooded by the impounded Grand River wa ters.
 A State Court granted the Gov ernor an injunction halting any construction which might submerge additional ta t e property Adju- tant General Ledbetter said the militia therefore was no longer needed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
MISS GODFREY RETURNS

Miss Sybil Godfrey, of The Elm pire staff, who went to the Fair banks Ice Carnival as Miss Juneau" home this afternoon aboard a PAA plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
RECORD HIGH ENROLMENT
 IN SCHOOLS
Increase Over Same Time Last Year 45-PupiIs
 Are PunCtuaI

An all-time record high enroll ment of 93l is reported by the Juneau Schools for the end of the fourth six-w week period of the term.
 Total increase over the same time last year is 45, of which number 35 are in the High School. Com parative enrolment figures for the past three years are as follows:
 193Q-40 1Q32-3a 1a27-38
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

---- -Alsil .~eliOOl, in tie six week period had l05 cases of tardinass and 280 days of absence. The Grade School had no cases of tardincss and l,06l days of absence Percen- tage of punctuality in the High School is 9926 and in the Grade School 99.62.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
BRIT. OFFICIAL
 I55T0RM CENTER
Charges Preferred Against Minister of Supply
 Burgin

LONDON, March 16-There is storm center over the administra- ton of Minister of Supply Burgin, whose resignation has been demand ed
 Charges have been made that Burgin is "exacting heavy commis- sion on deals between the Supply Ministry and contractors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
Dean Rice
 Al Service

Dean c. E. Rice returned on the Princess Louise from the south and vii hold services tomorrow in Holy Trinity Cathedral as usual.
 Last Sunday, on invitation, Dean Rice gave the sermon at St. Marks Cathedral in Seattle and among the worshippers was Bishop Peter I. Rowe, in charge of Alaska. churches and missions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

TodaTs iaers To,-sV 2ase
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
OFFICIALS FOR
 CITY ELECTION
 ARE APPOINTED
Council Holds Last Meeting -Sedter Road to Be
 Widened

PCil officials for the City elec- tiCn of April were named and CSy Clerk H. J Turner designated school tax collector at the final meeting last night of the present Juneau City Council.
 When the Council next meets on April 5, the newly elected members will be in the chairs.
 Election officials are as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
SHKA WOMAN DIES
 AT GOVT. H0SpITAL

Mrs. TiIIle HoosoE. 2. Of sitka died early EKls alGrrlis1e ss the Gov ernment Hospital where sf.e had been patient for seqsvsl days
 Funeral arrangements w3g. be ar ranged when Wsra s received from Sitka from her E.sissr.a. Shorty Hobson The ce,-lsF1s sfe 2. The Charles v Carter Messga.zfY.
 TodaT's asrs T9-aF-Fsn .are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
MISS SKINNER RETURNS

Miss Louise Skinner is a passen- ger for Juneau on the northbound Yukon. She is returning after a years absence to make her home here with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Skinner.
Evening star., 1940-01-10

"And every day when I've been good,
I get an orange after food"
Navel oranges, most OF which
come from California, probably are
the commonest variety of dessert
oranges now on the market. Tenn
Piles and mandarin type oranges,
such as tangerines, are other varie-
ties that are easily. eaten out Of
hand.
The orange in itself makes a per-
feet dessert. But it may be COM
bined with other fruits to make
satisfying fruit cup. Oranges add
sparkle to a mixture of canned fruit,
or they may be used with apples,
bananas, grapes or any other fresh
fruits. AS a novelty try serving the
mixed fruit in the half -orange shell.
Ambrosia is another simple des-
sert. To make it peel the orange
and remove the white membrane
from the outside and between the
sections. Slice the orange and ar
range it attractively on a dessert
plate. Sprinkle with coconut and
garnish with red cherries or almond
halves. If the orange is quite sour
the sections may be dipped in honey
before the coconut is sprinkled over
them
Evening star., 1940-01-10

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