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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08

SAN QUENTIN PRISON Calf,
Jan. 3. CUP)-Gilbert H. Beese-
myer, who almost wrecked the film
colony of Hollywood by looting the
Guaranty Building 81 Loan asso-
cation of S8,OOO,OOO, left san Quen-
tin prison today.
on his back was coarse prison
going out" suit. In his pocket was
check for work performed at the
prison sufficient to take him to
Chicago where new job awaits
him.
He had been fitted to the suit
last summer when the state parole
board ordered his release but pub
lie clamor from those who had
lost their investments caused Gov
Culbert l.. Olson TO order him kept
behind the bars until the protes-
tants could be heard.
Once a suave, we'll dressed finan-
cier. Beesemeyer, now 81. appeared
to have aged 20 years in the nine
years and four days he spent be-
hind the bars. He is tall stopped
shouldered and bald, a shadow Of
the figure who startled the state
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Governor Protests
Slash in Federal
Aid for Migrants

SACRAMENTO, Jan 8. CUP)-
California cannot hope to provide
for the 350,000 dust bowl migrants
depend upon federal funds for aid
in feeding, clothing and housing
them. in the opinion of Gov. Gull
bert L. Olson.
The governor has urged upon
President Roosevelt the necessity
for reconsidering the Substantial
reduction" in the ALLEGATION to the
Farm Security Administration out
lined in the presidents budget for
194l.
1t was learned today that Gov.
Olson addressed lengthy telegram
to Mr.. Roosevelt on Jan 5 point
ing out that any reduction in the
FSA budget would result in a cur
tailment of its program in Califor-
nia--a "highly unfortunate" pro-
cedure.
I'VE in California are concerned
not only with maintaining to the
fullest extent the operations of
the FSA in this state" the COVER
nor said, "but feel that this federal
agency, if given sufficient .appro-
priations could do important work
in the Dust Bowl area to curtail
and restrict their migration.
Il therefore strongly urge upon
you the desirability of making no
cuts in the BUDGET of the FSA at
IRIS session "
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Anti-Lynch Bill
Voted Into House

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. (UP) -
The house voted today to take up
the federal anti-lynching bill. The
vote, discharging the judiciary and
Jules committees from passing on
the bill, indicated it will be passed
by the huose, probably on We'd
nesday.
Senate opposition will lead to fill
buster and probable defeat of the
anti-lynch bill there.
Rep, Joseph E. Gavagan, D., N. Y,
author OF the measure. called it
up on motion signed by 2l8 house
members to discharge the rules
committee from further considera-
ton of the bill Adoption of the
motion made the bill the order of
business in the house.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08

TOKYO. Jan. 8. CUP) - Japan
regards the time propitiouS for es-
tablishment OF a Chinese regime
under former Chinese Premier
Wang Ching-Wei and will do all
It can TO aid in formation and ex-
panSlon of such a government, it
was announced today.
The statement came Immediately
after a cabinet meeting at which
a carefully prepared outline of
policy toward such a regime had
been approved. High army chiefs
and the Imperial China affairs
board previously had approved the
outline.
In an official statement after the
cabinet meeting, the cabinet secre-
tariat said that Wang had emerged
as the dominant" Chinese leader,
and added:
The time is now ripe for eS-
tabliShment of a new central gov
ernment of China. Careful study
reveals that the obiectiveS of Wang
Ching-Wei are conSonant with
Japan'S manifest intentions. There
fore the japanese empire will di-
rect all possible efforts toward
helping in the formation and ex-
pansion of the proposed new gov
ernment."
An intimation of the terms on
which Wang might establish a
Japanese dominated regime was
given when the cabinet secretariat
pointed to Japan'S consistent
policies in keeping with the pro-
gram advanced by former Premier
Prince Fumimaro Konoye a year
ago. This program involved recog-
milton of Manchukuo by China as
separate state under japanese
domination; recognition of Japan's
special position in China. economic
cooperation between Japan and
China.
Japan has long sought a central
Chinese regime which would tie
together its puppet regimes in
occupied territory in northern and
central China. and seek to under
mine the influence of the Chinese
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
State Production
Above Last Year

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. g. CUP)
General California business IN
1899 showed little change from that
of 1898. but gains were recorded
in employment and payrolls in the
state factories and in the volume
of business construction, the state
chamber of commerce reported to-
Gay.
The chamber estimated the total
value of production in the state
for the year would be $1,000, 100000
as against l,930O00,000 for 1888
and S2,2l9,000,000 for 1887.
It's study indicated farm income
would be close to the $540,0OO,0OO
recorded in 1888.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08

LONDON, Jan. 8. tUP) - Forty
seven million Britons including King
George and Queen Elizabeth went
on war time rations today as regards
butter, sugar, ham and bacon.
Government control will be I'M
posed on the purchase, slaughter
and distribution of meat next week
as a preliminary to meat rationing,
probably this month.
Under the war time ration plan
which became effective at midnight
each person in Great Britain may
buy four ounces of butter, II ounces
of sugar and four ounces of bacon
and han a week.
King George and Queen Elizabeth
will use travellers" ration cards so
that they can get their allowances
at buckingham palace, Windsor cas-
tie outside London, or Sandringham,
their private estate in Norfolk. They
are identical with the cards issued
to travelling statesmen.
Rationing was the fourth momen-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Extension Service
Staff Returns
From Farley

Imperial county's agricultural cX-
tension service staff returned Mon
day from the annual state confer
ence in Berkeley. loaded with ad-
ditional information to aid valley
farmers in 1940
Frank Beyschlag, farm advisor,
Lee Landerman, George Winwright
and Florence Glenn attended the
Weeklong conference to hear the
nations outstanding agricultural cX-
pertS stress the Importance Of cdu-
cation in farming and the practical
application OF scientific research
in farming.
Development Of Il long-range pro-
gram to include leadership train
ing of youth, principally through
All clubs and vocational agricul-
tural courses. was urged, as we'll as
adult leadership training courses.
Progress reports for the year in
cluded indications that the educa'
tional and practical applications of
headWay throughout California.
There were 40 per cent moro field
demonstrations and an equal in
crease in field demonstration plots
in the state in 1889 and more than
10000 persons attended economic
lesson meetings sponsored by the
extension service.
Most important among the "ad-
ditional information" notes brought
back to the county by the extension
service staff were;
Importance of phosphorous in dc
yelopment of plant life.
Modern development to aid in
curing and prevention of disease
in plant and animal life.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
One Time Financier, Self Confessed
Dirty Crook Leaves San Quentin

by calmly confessing Il am q dirty
crook"
The last obstacle TO Beesemyer's
release was removed yesterday when
State Parole Officer Charles c..
Coke was notified by Illinois au-
thorities that the position offered
the one-time financiar was suffi-
cient to support himself and his
wife, who remained faithful to him
through the long years of waiting.
Mrs. Beesemycr and their Is
year-old son who have lived in
four room cottage during that
period were at the prison gate to
greet him. They went to Coxe's of
flee in San Francisco for the final
release.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Japanese Set u .
Puppet overIords
70 Govern China

under a peace program.
Wang has long been known as
the incorrigible revolutionary. In
December. 1898. he fled Chungking.
temporary capital of China, and
arriving at Hong Kong made it
known he was for peace and was
ready to deal with Japan He had
previously broken from other gov
ernments. When he left Chungking
he was vice leader Of the Kuoming-
tang. the dominant governmental
party of China, Negotiations with
Japanese agents lasted for months.
Recently. there had been signs
that Wang was baking at accep-
tance of Japans full program and
the nature of the agreement finally
worked out was not known.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
British King, Queen, Go on Rations
For Wartime ALONG with Rest of Folks

tous measure in Britain's moblllza-
ton ard conservation of its man
power and resources. The others
were the national air raid black
out. evacuation Of women and chill
dren from air raid target areas, ana
CONSUMPTION.
The rationing was accepted with
the numerous grumbling character
istic of the Briton. Its itler,' said
the Cockney.
1t was insisted officially that the
German submarine and mine cam
paign mad nothing to do with the
imposition of rationing, and it was
pointed out that limitation of food
consumption was. envisaged before
the war started,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Out of Job, Man
Requests Pardon

SACRAMENTO Jan. 8. GUP)--
Pacifico Del Rosario. who served a
sentence in San Quentin prison for
robbery in Orange county and was
parolec, to return to the Philippines,
today applied to Gov. Culbert Olson
for a pardon.
Del Rosario said he was employ
eci by the municipal treasurer Of
flee at Batan, Philippines but was
discharged ana is unable to obtain
an0her respectable position because
of his lack of citizenship.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Powell and Bride
On Honeymoon

LAS VEGAS, New, Jan. 8. CUP)-
William Powell. The Thin Man"
of the films, and his bride. the for
mer Diana Lewis, continued their
honeymoon here today after spend
ing yesterday touring Boulder Dam.
They were taken on the regular
tourist tour through the dam and
posed for pictures in one OF the
powerhouses. Later they were guests
of Frank Houskey at the Apache
Casino and went for a three hour
ride on Meade Lake and visited
Wishing Well cove
They spent the evening touring
Las Vegas nieht spots and expect
to return TO Hollywood Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Lost Boy May Be
lust Runaway

REDDING, Cal, Jan. 8. tUP)-
Possibility that i4-year-old Billy
Lee Coleman had Intentionally wan
dered away from a friends cabin
near Viola, was considered by
possemen who today continued
searching the heavily wooded sec
ton for the youth, missing since
New Years day.
Led by the boys father, Patrick
Coleman OF Redding. the searchers
dragged a muddy creek in the vicin-
ity of the cahn and covered a large
area of the forest without result.
More than a foot Of snow fell IN
the district during the weekend,
hampering efforts of the posse
men.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
State Hospitals
Called Fire-Traps

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. g. up
State Fire Marshall Lydell Peck
today reported a survey Of nine
state-operated hospitals and insti-
tutions showed them to be virtual
fire traps because Of oyercrowding
and lack of adequate fire protec-
ton.
over -crowding has reached the
bursting point and no state diVi-
sion can longer be held responsible
for the existing conditions nor for
catastrophe should it occur" Peck
wrote in submitting report to
Governor Culbert Olson.
The report covered the first nine
institutions inspected. It was indi-
Gated the deputy fire marshals viii
complete their work at the remain
ing five institutions as soon as pos
sibic
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Senator Approves
OfLodn to Finland

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. CUP)-
Sen. Garter Glass, D., Va, told re-
porters today he would be willing
to lend Finland $60,000000 even if
we have TO borrow it,"
a bill authorizing the treasury
TO give the beleagucred republic
that sum was introduced by Sen.
Prentiss NJ. Brown, d., Mich, short
ly after the state department re-
yealed it had formally advised the
League Of Nations that the Red
Cross and other American agencies
already are helping Finland.
I'm not neutral in thought or
in words Glass said when asked
how he felt about proposed loans
TO Finland.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Mrs. Bertha Combs,
Imperial Woman's
Mother, Succumbs

IMPERIAL. Jan 3.-Mrs. Bertha
J. Combs, 63, mother of Mrs. A. c..
Williams of Imperial, died at her
daughters home Sunday while on
a visit from Los Angeles.
The body was sent to Forest Lawn
Memorial park in Glendale for ser
vices and burial. b. E. Lemons, El
Centre funeral director, was in
charge.
Mrs. Combs was survived by two
daughters, Mrs, Williams of 1mper-
ial, and Mrs, II, S. Williams of Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
ROOSEVELT APPROVES
APPROPRIATION REQUESTS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. (UP)-
George Creel, u. S. commissioner of
the San Francisco Golden Gate ex-
position, announced today that
President Roosevelt has approved
requests for a $3.50 900 federal appro-
priation Tor the lair ending iDlO
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
United States Notifies League Of
Nations II Will Help Finland

countries and South Africa, agreed
TO lend "all possible assistance to
Finland. One of the exceptions was
Peru. which said she was not at
this time in a position to render
effective aid TO Finland.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
Notes from
AIamo.Verde

and her sister, Miss Vera Howard OF
Arizona, motored to Los Angeles
the Sunday before Christmas to
visit their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
@. NJ. Howard They returned the
following Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt Parker enter
tanned as their house guests last
week Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Mark
cnitz of Redondo Beach and Mr.
Markonitz's father. Mr.. Jack Mar
konitz Of Santa Monica.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Mayfield and
family were the guests at New
Years dinner given at the home
of Mrs. Mayfield's brother-in-laW
and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest
Allen.
Mrs. Graham Rodgers Of San
Diego spent Thursday night at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Parker.
Mrs. Matte Alexander of the
1aAailAD A41hA4NN NilIf4 NcllA'h do iAtl
house guests recently Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert Alexander Of Tulare. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellsworth Mills Of Hollywood
and Mr. and Mrs. @. Thomas.
r. II. Williams and son Dick. Mrs.
Evelyn Maring and three children
Edwin, Billy and Margaret, motored
to Descanso carly Sunday TO spend
the day with Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Greenleaf and family
Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Parker en-
tertained at a New Years dinner
given Sunday at their home. Those
present were Mrs. Laura McMullen
Raymond Redfield Of San Francisco,
Mr.. and Mrs Herman Theisen, Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Markinotz OF Re-
dondo Beach and Mr. Jack Markon-
III OF Santa Monica
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-08
TO BE REPRESENTED

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 8. up
Members the state administration
will be represented at Jackson day
banquctS throughout the state to-
night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23

 A. M.
 S:00-Yankee News S:15-Weather; Morning Musicale S:30-Musical Menu 9:00-Morning Devotions 9:15-Shoppers Guide 10:l5-Our Neighborhood. Fay Clark lO:50-Keep Fit to Music 1O:45-American Legion Parade 1:00-Colonial Network News 11:15-Singing Strings II l:30-Ruth Moss Interviews 11:45-Forenoon Frolic 12:O0-Noonday Musicale 12:15--Melodic Moments 12:30-Waterbury Democrat News 12:45-It's Dance Time l:0O-Here's Frank Luther Again 1:15-Yankee News 1:30-Off the Record 2:00-Palmer House Orch. 2:15-First gansett 2:30-Inventors' Day Program 2:45-Second Race-Narragansett 3:00-Baseball: Red Sox vs. Ath-
 letics
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
TODAY'S SPORT PARADE

My speed and my boxing was enough. But don't let anybody ever tell you can't hit if have to,1
 Conn figures, and perhaps rightly. that Louis never has faced an oriest-to-heayen tough guy, one who figures to get on the floor and keep punching.
 Joe has been fighting guys who. the first time they are hit, fall down on the theory that if Joe Louis hit them they have no right to stand up. Let him hit me. That's all right. l want to see what hen do when I get on that floor and call him few names and say come on you so-and. so and let's see you lick a man who hates you. I want to see h0w he re. acts when he stands up with a tough guy who wants to knock his head oil. and willing to get his knocked off in the process. There aint anybody living I'm scared of. That goes for guys with pistols, too I believe if I ever get in there with Louis and 1t comes down to mat. ter of who Is nneanest and toughest, III stay around longer than he will. Maybe I'm wrong. but he's soma have to show me-"
 Do you believe Billy? I might as well admit that he has partially sold me on the idee he can lick Louis. But there's no use fretting about the question now. Let's walt until June-and then we'll see.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
YMCA Volleyball

At 5:l5 today the Central Y Busi- ness Mems Volleyball Glass. meets for the first time this season. The class will meet every Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday ct the above hour throughout the fall. winter and spring.
 This class is designed especially for men who are working oil day sitting ct desk. riding in c car or performing some other duties which require little activity. The first iB minutes of the class will Do given over. 70 6 brief warlm-up period of ealosthenles. This viii be followed by volleyball, seth Goodwin viii eiv9 lnstfuctions to thoso men who have not played tho game before. This Will give the men c chance Co become familiar with the game be- fore the regular matches.
 Men who have already signed up lef tho class ages william Dauni6, Harold Manning. william 0aaeF, Louis Wal1h, Leland clarke, Charles no1engaflen, 5oe MenaanaFo, and Arthur pnrinlon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
College Football
BOSTON COLLEGE

Newton, Mass, Sept. 23+(UP)- All contact work for the Boston col- lege> eleven was ruled out today by Coach Frank Leahy as he groomed the Eagles for their first major clash of 1940 against Tulane. By sheer weight the Eagles defeated Centre of Kentucky, 40-0, Saturday and at no time did they unveil their real offensive strategy. After light work outs here, the Eagles entrain for New Orleans, La., Wednesday and plan numbering up exercises at Att lanta and on arrival at the Tulane campus.
 HAYWARD
 Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 23-(UP> The unexpected shifting of three veterans gave returning Harvard students a chance to speculate on final choices for four positions in the first line of their football squad today. The hottest contest is for right tackle where Don Lowry must fight opposition from Tom Gardiner and Burgy Ayres. Ayres was re- moved from center, leaving sopho- more John Page to battle with Shell don Dietz for. the pivotal post, Left tackle and running guard positions also are contested.
 DARTMOUTH
 Hanover, N. H., Sept. 23-(UP)- Development of reserve power in the Dartmouth football squad was a major problem for Coach Earl Blaik to solve today. Early season prac- tice has shown that beyond the first team and 8 few substitutes, their extra manpower is woefully weak. Blaik said this was decisively shown Saturday when the regulars defeat ed third and fourth-team eleven, 2l-O.
 HOLY CROSS Worcester, Mass, Sept. 23-(UP) A change of pace for the Hciy Gross football team was ordered by Coach Joe Sheeketski as they pre- pared to meet Providence College in their first game of the season Satur- day. Double sessions since practice began will give way to one long ses. sion each day. Well-satisfied with the offensive strength of the Cru saders, Sheeketsh planned to devote most of the 6ay's session to defense.
 BROWN
 Providence, R. l., Sept. 23-(UP}- With their first game of 1940 Sched- uled for Saturday against Wesleyan, the Brown football eleven began its final preseason training sessions to- day. Coach Tuss McLaughry son- tinued to build his first team around Ernie Savignano who had proved superior at hall-carrying and pass ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
KEMP AND KNAPP
 SAVED FOR YALE
Special Brace to Protect Wrist; Pond Undecided
 on Pivot Post

New Haven, Conn, Sept. 23-(UP) A special brace to protect a brok- en wrist bone will permit Frank Kemp to hold down one of the first string tackle posts for Yale, Head Coach Raymond w. Ducky) Pond said today.
 Kemp was believer lost for the sea- son when he cracked his wrist in practice last week. He probably will start in the. opening game against Virginia Oct. 5.
 Another tackle, Bill Knapp, was in danger of being dropped from the squad because of deficiencies in studies but he passed makeup examination and has been assigned one of the first string positions.
 Pond said he had not made a definite decision as to wh0 will pre- side at center. Several candidates have been given t1youts but choice may not be made until late this week when the complete varsity squad is selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
ST. THOMAS BOWLING UNDER WAY TONIGHT

Chairman George Miller of the st, Thomas Holy Name society Oxpccls ono of the largest ezlrollmonks in years for the coming bowling lDurs iiaznent which starts eis this oveEline ct 2 o'clock at the chass Bowling alleys.
 At . meeting held last Monday night. it vas decided hy tho meme bsrs to iisaueuFate the handicap system.
 jnckie 9Foui was aeain selected secretary feF tho ensuing year,
 The captains ~ tho various lsame HeIa else oIosen eA a committee lo es|lct the Dglees l1s Ihe tollrnan1nf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
BY HENRY McLEMORE

 Limited Press Stan Correspondent Pittsburgh, Sept. g - UP.) - This about Conn man who really is | confidence man.
 It's about Billy Conn, the collar ad boy who holds the worlds light heavyweight championship, and who lives for the day when he Can pit his ITS pounds against the 200 ponds of Joe Louis, match his darting left with the sledge- hammer right of the bomber who is brown.
 talked with Billy today, in his home on Shady Fifth Avenue here. We didn't talk loudly, because in the next room his mother lay gravely ill. Downstairs his father, his. bro- thers and his sisters, tip-toed softly lest they bother the one who matt ters most in the home-the one who comes far and away ahead of the champion.
 Billy sat in & deep leather chair. Just above his head was picture showing him and Louis, both in street clothes, sparring.
 T looked at that picture a lot" Billy said, land I never have been able to get scared. He's got two fists. I've got two fists. He wants to win and I want to win. He's game and I'm game. I just keep wanting to bring that picture to life in the ring" ( abut you don't weigh enough; you don't hit hard enough to fight . heavyweight champion" said.
 You're just like everybody else" Bill said. "What do you think I'll weigh this time next year7 Don't YOU think I'm going to grow . bitY This time next June I'll come in ct les. and that's enough weight fer anybody. It was enough for Demp- sYsah." [ sald. but Dempsey ,0uId knock you dead with Q punch. it's all Eieht to bs little t you hsvs lhe puneh.v
 Can SIG fs IIs IIas Ts
 "What makes you think [ east pllnehl" Conn asked.
 "tFoII," l aaid. Hi'ge ooen you ln a iot el fi1his and you never dld look Ike q klIlaF lo me-
 That's flehl, I didn't, nnt i ven, didn't ll 1lloWed enonnh e Nln. up hniIl nos { haven't hnd io klk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23

Touchdowns. made by Sullivan, McCloskey, Farrar. Points after touchdown, made by Sargent (place kick). Substitutes: Indies, backs, Allen, Dundee, Slocum, Sullivan; guards, Yansinshi; tackles, Quintili- ano; center, Krupaitis.
 Referee: Darlington; umpire, Schofield; linesman, Cluney. Time -Four IS minute periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-23
TOMORROW

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