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Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Arab Gridders
Smooth 0ffense
For Phoenix Tilt +

A squad of Ell Centre junior col
lege football players, who Coach
Armstrong expects to surpass. even
the accomplishments of last years
so-called dream team, began to
smooth it's attack in practice ses-
Sions this week.
The Arab machine, somewhat rus
ty on offensive maneuvers in Sat
urday nights game against Citrus
junior collegians. meets Phoenix
junior college next weekend and
Armstrong anticipates the toughest
game in two seasons.
FL Centre walloped Phoenix on
two occasions last year but the
Arizonans have come uD with a
stronger ball club this season ana
are planning little revenge party
at the expense of the Ell Centrans
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Ambers Returns
ToFiqht Wars

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 CUP)- The
confusing welterweight boxing di-
vision was tangled even more to-
day by announcement that Lou
Ambers, former lightweight king,
shortly will launch a campaign for
the Welter crown.
AmberS is cunning for a title
shot at the new 147-pound cham
pion, Fritizie Zivic of Pittsburgh,
but he is willing to tangle with eX-
champion Henry Armstrong or con-
tender Al Davis of Brooklyn as a
starter.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
High School Grid
Stars Join Army

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10 up
Three high school athletes who
were the center of a controversy
when barred from playing football
at use. of U.C.L.A. by Conference
Commission Edwin Atherton, to-
day were members of the National
Guard and eligible to compete in
the Army Navy football game in
Memorial Coliseum Armistice Day
The are John Petrovich, Tharen
Hodges and Charles Petrie, Alham-
bra high school football players
Their former high school coach
George Hobbs, viii handle them as
coach Of the Army team.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10

moderate oven. Bake until done.
Then remove them from the oven,
cut the potatoes in half lengthwise
and remove the centers. Mash,
season and beat, slowly adding
heated milk, until potatoes are
fluffy. Fill potato shells with
mashed potatoes decorating the
top by forcing the mashed potatoes
through a pastry tube. Return
them to the oven for long enough
to brown slightly. Serve with Swiss
steak.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Rifle Shoot
Slated Sunday

The Swiss Rifle club Thursday an
nounced a shoot at the club house
near Holtville on Saturday and
Sunday.
Los Angeles and San Diego will
send teams and individuals to COM
pete in the contests for medals
ana trophies The shoot is open to
anyone who wishes to take part.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
L. A. LIVESTOCK

Los ANGELES. OCT. TO IIFJ--
Hogs 400. rather slow, about STEADY
medium to good lights 1920, few
head topped at 725, Idahos held
higher. deck 161 lb. easterns 6.75,
other off weights 5.75-6.75, pack
ing sows 5-5.25.
Cattle 300. steady, few fat steers
unsoId held considerably above 3
short fed heifers S.25, cows SO
35. cutters TO common $3.50. Can
ners down to 4.25. odd bulls to $50
calves so. steady. odd vealers TO II
choice lights lacking.
sheep 500, steady, two loads most.
ly good 113 ID. woOled ewes Al
/ and 4.25. Good to choice wooleC
| lambs quoted around $50 and
o a bOVe
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
MARKET QUOTATIONS
l.. A. STOCKS

Los ANGELES. Oct. 10 (UP(-
PPrices contiued a general decline
on the Los Angeles stock exchange
today with six issues making frae-
tionaI drops while but two ad
vonced and five remained uh-
changed in trading of 1000 snare.
down O5: RoRberts Public Marx
cts 9 down =; Security. company
units 29i, down -; Southern Cali
fornia Edison per cent 29A up
u: Standard Oil 162 down Y
new low: Goodyear Tires 141s down
= vega 60, up i.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
BEARS HOLD LONGEST DRILL

BERKELEY. Oct. 10 IUPJ-CarI
Hoberg was shifted from right half
to fullback on the University of
California squad today against the
chance that Bill Huters will not be
able to play against Washington
State Saturday. Huters still in the
hospital, Will be given another eX-
animation for a slight conclusion
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10

A record number of football con-
test entries were expected this week
as the valleys grid experts began
to flood the Post-Press with selec-
tions. with which they hope to win
tickets to the El CentroH Holtville
game next Friday and grab five
points in the Rose Bowl race.
Selections, which must be handed
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
HUsKIES TO MEET OREGON

SEATTLE, Oct. 10. tUP)-Coacil
Jimmy. Phelan voiced disappoint-
ment at Washingtons handling OF
a wet football following yesterday S
workout in a steady drizzle. He
believed the Huskies would have to
depend on ground play against Ore
gon Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
HERON ESTABLISHES
SWIMMING RECORD

S T A n F Q r D UNIVERSAL
Cal. Oct. 10 UP)- Paul Her
ron. Long Beach. Cal, sophomore
at Stanford University, held the
worlds 55O-yard free-stlye swim
ming record of 6 minutes 5.3 sec
onds today.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
EXHIBITION TENNIS
MATCHES PLANNED
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 10 CUP)
- Bobby Riggs ard Enrol Flynn
will be paired against Frank Ko-
vacs and Gilbert Roland in the
feature doubles match of the Brit
ish War Relief Fund tennis match
es to be held in Oakland on Sun
day, Oct. 20, it was anniunced to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Record List of Grid Contest Entries
Expected in Post-Press Competition

in before 7 p. NJ. Friday, can also
be left at the following contest
headquarters: Laniers stand in Ell
Centro Schneiders Drug in Holt
Vile, Dunn's Pharmacy in Imperial
Hoffman's Drug in Calipatria, john
ny's Place in BraWley and Interna-
tional Drug in Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
RETURNS TO LINEUP

10. CUP)-The Stanford Indians
were bolstered today by the return
to the lineup of Hank Norberg, 215-
pound end. who has been out all
season with cracked ribs.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
OREGON DRILLS

EUGENE, Ore, Oct. 10. tUP)-
Halfback Buck Berry, who received
a conclusion in the Stanford game
last week. was back in uniform to-
day but Coach Tex Oliver of Ore
gon played safe and is grooCing
Tom Robin to start in Berrys PLACE
against Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Fl Centre Bow|ers
Defeat CaIexico

Ell Centro's traveller league bowl
ing team Wednesday night defeat
ed Calexico keglers, 81, ira league
match at the Ell Centro alleys.
Bill Foss of Ell Centro was high
man with 643 series. Harrison
topped CaleXico with 588.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
LOCAL BUTTERFAT
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO. oct. 10 OCP) Prices
gained farctionally higher levels IN
The board Of trade wheat market
today after an early advance Of
around a cent a bushel Other
grains were steady 10 strong.
Wheat closed = to y cent high
er Dec. s27s 81 Corn was up e
eeut. Dec. rs ~ - oats q IL =
cent higher. tee. S2i4. ana rye up
= 20 3 cent Dec 44a.- SOY bean-
were up 1as To 2 cents, Oct 7GA
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
o. s. TO PLAY PORTLAND

CORVALLIS-A new Oregon state
backfield built around halfbacks
Bob Dethman and Don Durdan
may start against Portland Univer-
sity Saturday. Coach Lon Stiner
temporarily relegated Bob Olson and
Gene Gray to the second string.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Turnac TO Return
To BWCC Sunday

Johnny Turnac, new Barbara
Worth golf pro who was called to
Chicago last week because of his
mothers illness, will return to El
Centre Sunday, according to a tele-
gram received by the Post-Press
Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Del Rio Opening
Set on Oct. 70

The official opening of the De-
Rio country club in Brawley has
been set for Sunday, Oct. 20, ac-
cording to Joe Calwell. new De!
Eio pro.
Sweepstakes will be run and a
lunch served to first day guests No
green fees will be charged.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
STUDY PASS DEFENSE

FRESNO, Oct. 10. UP)-Anticl-
pating a barrage of passes from the
West Texas State team, Coach
Jimmy Bradshaw gave his Fresno
State Bulldogs a new series of pass
defense plays today. The teams
meet here Saturday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
L. A. HA y

LOS ANGELES oct. 10 OUPJ-
II < No. ... S13.0O-14. 90
l. s. No. 2 leafy 49,. SI1.5O-12.5C
/ V. and Antelope 80. S13.00-13. 81
L 8 No. 2 .. S10.00-10.50
Barley hay. new crop S16.00-17. 90
oar hav .............. S19.0O-20.00
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Markets at a Glance
ny UNITED PRESS

STOCKS irreEuIar and quiet.
Bonds firm: L. S. government
over.
Curb stocks irregularly higher.
Foreign exchange about steady
Cotton easy.
Wheat up Is lzcent; corn up Il
a.
Rubber steady
silver unchanged in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
l.. A. POULTRY

LOS ANGELES. Oct. 10 (UPl-
Hens, legh orn "a 10 81 lbs. 12c
Hens. leghorn, ga to lbs. 13c
No aver lbs. ......... lac
Hens. colored, 81 to 4 lbs. -. 21c
Hens, eolored. over 4 lbs. -. 21c
Broilers, over 4 up to l y lbs. 19c
Broflers, over Ia up 10 Pa lbs. 1sc
Fryers leghorn, 2l5 to 3A lbs. 16c
Fryers. colored, over 3A lbs up lsc
Frvers colored. over SA lbs up 19c
Roasters. colored ........ zoe
old ROSTERS, colored ........ lie
old roosters leghorn ...,.......O .Osc
stays lac
Ducklings, over 5 pounds 15c
Dueklings. under pounds .-.- l5e
young geese 15e
To,n fukevs 13c
I4en turkeys 15c
Capons lbs. and up .....:.. z4c
Rabbits. No. VIII. 3i2 Az lbs. l2c
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
l.. A. BUTTER & EGGS
L.. A. GRAIN

Los ANGELES. Oct. 10 up
Malting harzey $500. LOO l.lo
Wheat No. hard or
80 v-hftE .... sl4l 1.Sa
Rarll, Na 4 bright s1.0a sl-e9
N#lo - YetlaW -. 10 1to
Corn. NJ. yellow 80 lsoi lsoV
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
Otis King Carries.
Ir1periu| Chances
In CentrQ Came

Imperial high schools varsity football team It's ls'
league encounter in two decades only one day away
day placed its chances against Ell Centre on the shooer
of Otis King pound Negro halfback who trahs1erreo
from Calexico at the start of the season. IA, ,,-,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
NPLS. FLAX FUTURES

lFIax quotations courtesy the
Southwest Flaxseed assoeia ttoH.l
December ........... 81 At
NAV ................ S1.50A
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
THE POST-PRESS
SPORT S
Horse Of the Year To Be Chosenat
Fourth Running Of PimIico Special
In November: 7 Animals Invited

(UP-A sheaf OF thn whte caoS was Ai'A'
today thoroughbeds to come along
settle their claims to the title the OF 1910 IN h
our Pimico Special Nov i. '#
The cards were addressed all but Alfred Gwynn
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10
l.. 4. BANKS

Los ANGELES Oct. II up
Iranssmerica .ttrt..tt.t.r ~ =
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-10

Have round steak cut thick.
Dredge with flour and brown on
both sides in hot lard. Season with
salt and pepper. Slice onion rings
over the top, if desired. Add one
half cup water or tomatoes. Cover
tightly, and cook in a moderate
oven (350o F. until the steak is
done, about two hours.
Special Baked Potatoes
Wash and rub large baking pota-
toes with lard, and place them in a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
Looking Ahead on Defense

The first six months of defense effort being past
the United States look back without either compacency
or encouragement.
We have laid the foundations of army; have be-
gun to existing industry to support it have started
to build munitions industry.
Let no man think that have made more than begin
ming The real effort is to Only about half of the
national guard has been called up for training selecye
service has called up rcke After the first of the
year the real mass army will begin to assemble.
Let fool himself that merely rock
along business usual basis. 1t is simply not in
the cards What do we face in the coming months the
defense effort gathers speed and momentum?
More and homes will feel the direct impact of the
drive and indicted into servce-the
total will be million and half by next midsummer More
and more offices and industrial plants will feel the effect of
productive workers withdrawn for the army.
Ever increasing demands for materials will
shortages That will mean that authority must decide
during the World which industry is to get this ship
ment Of steel that shipment of copper If there is not
enough steel for the effort for instance there only
two solutions: less steel in normal civilian fe in
productive facilities. You may like the thought
of increased centralized control but shortages
will be either that slow down the program. You know
which the people will choose.
Increasing pressure is going be applied to both labor
and to put aside personal advantage for the
national interest
The only possible way to avoid centralized control of
both rs for both TO reasonable with
out compulsion
Longer working hours may come. Industrial leaders
like Sloan of General Motors and Robertson of Westnp
house believe they are not now necessary long there
il labor pool of unemployed. But when mathematical
formula OF facilities available times three
eight-hour shifts fails to produce what is needed in five
days. then six days must be worked until additional
facilities be provided II is almost matter of pure
mathematics
Prices be subject to great efforts keep them from
rising in the face of every tendency to rise Taxes
certain to increase not only for the wealthy but for every
man. and child.
In short, we have only the preliminary beginnings
Of defense effort We have to be discouraged
with what has been accomplished But every must
realize that is only beginning great defensive force
cannot be built with business usual" with life
usual" either.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
Stamps
Greece Fought Rome
In Third Century B. c.
CREEcE'S heroic defense again,

CREECES heroic defense against
" Italian invasion ADDS another
chapter 10 the 2l-century-old
strife between the peninsulss. But
there is variety in this 1890 war.
Rome has usually been victorious
in previous conflicts.
Greece was at the height Of its
power when the Temple Of Apollo
al Corinth. ruins OF which are
shown on the Greek airmsil stamp
above. was built in $40 B. c.
Greek colonies had been esisb-
liShed in southern Italy. Greek
culture was in its golden age.
Two hundred years later, ex-
banding Rome drove the colonists
out OF Italy. but Greece did not
become q Roman province until
after the defeat Of the Macedonian
kings in l4s 3. c The Greeks
backed losers IN wars against
Rome when they helped Mitnri-
dates, Pompey, Brutus and Marx
Antony. Rome's hold on Greece
was not broken until the TURKISH
conquest IN the 18th century
Rome has made more recent a.
tscks. In 1912 Italy seized ne
Dodccanese Islands. ana n 1913
Mussolini bombsrded and occ1-
pied Corfu 70 obtain indemnity for
the assassination q an A-a--an
general
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
HOROSCOPE
Tuesday, December II

Benefic aspects rule today.
The morning should be mort
favorable for intellectual work
and lucky for making plans re-
gardine the future. Whatever
promotes pleasant ventures in
the way of recreation should be
lucky. Theaters should profit.
Heart and Home: Women are
under the influence of kindly
stars which encourage hospital
ity. holiday preparation and
Christmas shopping. Girls may
expect much romance. for suit
ors are to be many among
young men preparing for ser
vice in the army. navy and avia-
ton corps. Quick wooings and
nasty marriages may be nu-
merous this winter. This is
favorable sway under which to
discern the true character Of
men and women.
Business affairs: Public health
should concern employers, for
the stars presage much illness
as the winter progresses. Trade
will be brisk following the holt
day season. There will be
widespread demand for men and
women trained in mechanical
vacations. Unemployment will
become a dead issue as those
who are not able TO work are
accepted as charges to be well
supported from public funds.
Science Is 10 make progress in
caring for the unfit and pre-
venting the increase OF the men
tally weak.
National Issues: Foodstuffs
are 10 be in great demand for
war victims in Europe and Asia.
Relief policies will be widely
discussed from opposing points
Of view. but care OF helpless
children TO be advocated by
Americans of all classes. Canada
u 10 be even more Of good
neighbor in the friendly rela-
tons maintained with the
United States as unity of demo-
cratic aims is recognized. Dis
tinguished visitors from abroad
will be entertained in Washing
ton.
Foreign Affairs: Russia con-
tinues under 4 sinister rule OF
the stars. The chart Of Moscow
places Neptune in an aspect be-
heved TO remove foreign points
Of view from the possibility Of
sympathetic under tan ding.
Stain has an III omen in his
horoscope. This may presage
Illness or accident which inter-
feres with the secret plans Of
the dictator who should not be
trusted by Uncle Sam
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the sugury OF a year Of
average good fortune, but il will
be wise TO obtain longer rest
and TO refrain from worry.
Children born on this day
probably viii be strongly indi-
vidusl. ambitious and intuitive.
II born in the morning they viii
be especially fortunate all
tARoagh liza
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
After the War

The United States is in the peculiar position that al
though ii is not in the European it has been forced to
adopt defense economy and will be faced with all the
problems of defaon of that economy when the emergency
ends, even if it succeeds in keeping out.
The fact that viewpoint not yet clouded by active
belgerency makes it possible to give attention that
eventual shift back to economy which must
time. Hence the suggestion is especially valuable
that has been placed before the American Society of Me-
chanica Engineers by William L. Bait former president
Bait wants board set right plan how industries
expanded beyond normal be geared to produce better
living in time of peace
We know, well know anything, that such a
problem will If anything could be sensible
than to set about solving far possible in advance
We don't know what il would be.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of
these test questions Turn to
womans page for the answers.
l. Name the days of the week
in alphabetical order
2 Which state is nicknamed
Granite state
3. Which famous American
naval hero was killed in a duel
with Commodore James Bar
ron.
4. The power required 10 lift
a weight OF 5000 pounds l foot
in l minute is called ....?
s. What sum was recently
suggested by Secretary Morgan
thau as the limit for the public
debt Of the United States?
6. VIII a body weigh more or
less immersed in water than in
the air.
Z. What Is the annual allow
ance OF the President OF the
United States for travel and Of
ficisl entertainment
s. Who wa. known as the
bow orator o. the Platte
o. Name the capital Of Saliva
dor.
10. Who wrote The Nil or
- TloaG'7
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17
Mr.. Fixlt: What IL the cause
Of tine high and low tide I.M.


of tine high and low tide L.w.
Chief cause IL the gravifatlon-
al pull Of the moon which be-
cause Of Its eloseness to earth
fmean distance about 23s 900
miles, exerts the strongest influ-
enco Of any heavenly body. The
sun also exerts enough pull" 10
cause q tide which follows the
moon tide. The considerable
range in tides throughout the
year II the product Of varying
distances and relationships Of
the sun and moon 10 the earth.
The extremely high tides result
when moon and sun pull togeth-
er. This attraction works with
equal force on land as well as
water but the comparatively
rigid land surface yields very lit
tie. while the fluid responds no.
ticeably.
Mr.. Fixit: What fine, N any,
IL imposed on persons not having
a permit 10 repair n home. such
as building n duplex, installing
tub and electric lights:
A READER.
Violations Of the building code
are classed as misdemeanors In
most cases the fine would not
exceed 500.
Mr.. Fixit: Il there n Mr.. Fixit
In Columbus Junction. Louisa
county. Iowa. And please give
me names Of papers there.
EMP.
Columbus junction has no
listed daily newspaper and
there's no information as 10
whether their weekly paper-I
presume they have one - con-
ducts such n column as this
Nearest dailies are In Musca-
tine, Davenport and Burlington.
Can't give you the name of the
weekly at Columbus Junction.
Mr.. Fixit: ] have girl who
apparently seems decided TO dis
obey me. ! wondered n You could
Inform me ~ 10 some sort of
home or institution for such
children, also the charge per
month. A READER.
II seems to me you would do
well TO consult with someone ac-
customed to dealing with incor-
rigible children. You might. for
example. talk your problem over
with Herbert Ward. probation
officer, or Superior Judge Re-
mann. In charge of the Juvenile
department OF the superior court.
at the court house They could
give you sound advice and a rec
ommendation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17

In the judgment of the mill
tary men. rental has most Of the
advantages OF outright posses
sion-and avoids some Of the
serious disadvantages. They are
not eager to cope with the social
and economic problems of addi-
tional outlying territories. Puer-
to Rico and the Virgin Islands
have produced a crop of head
aches and, as they see II. the
genius OF American democracy
doesn't run toward colonial ad-
ministration.
The army officials admit con-
fidentially that they've run into
some petty annoyances in deal
ing with the bureaucrats OF
Britain's Colonial office over the
bases recently rented to us. But
they're inclined to dismiss these
as attributable to the novelty OF
the arrangement and thank their
stars that they don't have to
cope with local prejudices and
the varying demands of the
islard government. They're not
particularly worried about the
possibility that their landlord
may lose his title TO the prop
critics. II that should happen.
the islands are so near at hand
that we could take them over at
will.
Naval strategists don't see
much hope that the Greeo-Brit-
ish combination can keep Mus
solini from sending q fresh ex-
peditionary force to Albania.
Unless they can manage this,
time and the weight of numbers
still favor the Italians.
It's extremely difficult for
British warships to operate eff
feotively in the Strait Of otranto.
They're confronted there by
powerful land batteries domin-
ating narrow passage. The
northern portion OF Albania re-
mains In Italian hands. so that
the seaport Of Durazzo is still
available for the debarkation OF
invading troops. For the Greeks
TO occupy the entire Albanian
seacoast would be a formidable
undertaking and would involve
extended and vulnerable lines Of
communication. Military experts
doubt that they have the men or
the supplies to accomplish il.
The initial Italian failure is
ascrioed here TO laundering and
inadequate preparation. The re-
luctant view OF the best quail
fled American observers 8 that
this fault can be remedied.
The recent monopoly hearings
before the Federal Commurica-
tons Commission were a FUN
bling and uncertain attempt by
the administration 10 check the
control Of the networks over
radio. New Dealers see net
work dominance as a potential
danger to freedom Of the air.
They don't quite know yet how
they can correct Il.
Probably. IN rssponss to The
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-17

ventor included: compactness.
nearness OF driver TO horses
head, whereby he could talk to
the horse in a whisper, and
economy. BY covering most of
the horse. cheaper animal
could be used without loss in
appearance.