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Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Only Huge Fleet
Can Protect j. s.,
David Walsh Says
Armies, Planes Cannot
Endanger America While
Sea Controlled, Claim

WASHINGTON, May Is.
(UP) = Without the assis-
tance of surface vessels, air.
craft have failed to prove
that they can deny an enemy
control of the sea, Chairman David
l. Walsh of the senate naval affairs
committee said today.
In a formal report urging passage
of the houSe-approved VinSon bill
for an IL per cent expansion OF
the U. S. Navy, Walsh said that
a strong fleet remains the bull
Wark of our defense.
The armies of Europe and Asia
do not menace us" he said. ITO be
a menace, they must be transport
ed across the sea in ships. Air
planes based on the continents of
Europe and Asia do not menace us
Continued on Page 8; Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

WASHINGTON, May Is. tUP)-
The house appropriations committee
today reported a $1,lll,754,9l6 re-
lief bill for fiscal 1871. including
1915 5000 for the Works Project
administration. The bill authorizes
WPA to spend this money if need
ed, in eight months beginning July
l.
The total relief fund is $543. OTIS 084
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Negroes Invade
Home, Ask Money

Two Negroes were hunted by po-
lice Wednesday after they forced
their way into home at BIT Main
street, Ell Centro, Tuesday night
and demanded money. In a scuffle
that followed Rose Alvarado was
SlaShed in the hand.
Miss Alvarado told officers that
one of the men grabbed her around
the throat and choked her. When
she bit his hand the man pulled
razor and inflicted a deep cut
on one of her fingers.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Mercury Touches
Years Peak Again

Again the mercury edged up to
the seasons high point of l06
Tuesday afternoon in Ell Centro and
threatened to do it again Wednes-
day.
At noon wednesday it was los
with a humidity of 1G AT 5 a. m.
it was rs, humidity u and at 5
p. m. Tuesday it was 104, humidity
15
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
BEE GROWERS URGED TO
REGISTER COLONIES

Imperial county bee growers were
urged Wednesday to register their
colonies at the agricultural COM
mission office in Ell Centre before
summer crop busting gets under
way.
Bee growers who are registered
are notified of busting operations
in their area, Art Sinclair, assist
ant commissioner, pointed out and
can take steps to prevent losses
in colonies.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

cally named a proposed subject of
deportation and that name was
that of Bridges. The bill, itself, did
not state why the action was sought
against the union leader, but it's
author, Rep. A. Leonard Allen, D.,
La, said that Bridges was a Com
munist and as such should be de-
ported.
Chairman Samuel Dickstein OF
the committee, who was not present
when this action was taken, said
that no person ever had been de-
ported by means of such special
legislation. Allen said that he in
tended to make q test case Of the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

Bridges incident and his law.
Labor department deportation
proceedings against Bridges on the
grounds that he was a Communist
and was attempting to subvert the
government were dismissed several
months ago. Dean James M. Landis
of the Harvard University Law
School, appointd to make q special
inquiry in the case, concluded that
Bridges was not a Communist ana
did not advocate overthrow Of the
government.
Present law provides for dspor.
tation Of aliens who advocate that.
Bridges Is subject Of Australia,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

England, and caused tlny SWltZer-
land to suspend railway travel into
Germany because of the fear she
may be next.
The Sedan breech in the Maginot
Notifications shows German strik-
ing power cannot be stopped, Ber-
lin boaSted.
In addition to closing down rail-
way traffic with Germany. Switzer-
land took other extraordinary pre-
cautions in the belief Germany
may attempt a smashing drive
through that nation to flank the
other end of the Maginot line in
a pincers movement.
The French threw thousands Of
fresh troops against a foothold
won by the Germans in their forti-
fications across the River Meuse
from Sedan.
Belgian troops were evacuating
their positions along the Albert
canal, one of the nations main de-
fenses. The battle of Brussels start
ed with a terrific German lombard
ment of Louvain, historic cathedral
town Is miles from the Belgian
capital. Entire streets in the town
were afire. German heavy artillery
laid down what was believed to be
a preliminary bombardment for a
mass attack on Brussels.
The desperately resisting Allies
gained slight hope from a Radio
Brussels report that the Belgian
fortresses of Namur and Antwerp
were intact and that the Liege
forts still were resisting the Ger
mans.
Big guns roared along the Bel
gian front as the main Allied
forces set themselves to withstand
the whirlwind German offensive to-
ward Brussels.
Allied and German armies met
in battle on a 200 mile front from
the bastion of Antwerp to LongWy
at the Luxembourg corner.
Mechanized forces and airplanes
on a scale never before employed
were locked in a struggle which
the British high command called
'one of the great moments in the
history of our empire"
The battle line was joined from
positions protecting Antwerp-key
to the Belgian coast line-south
along the Dyle river to Louvain
and the River Meuse through Bel
3ium to the Maginot line, Sedan,
to Longwy.
The most imminent threat to the |
Allies appeared to be at Sedan.
Here the German high command |
claimed their troops had broken
through the Maginot line after
the MeuSe.
A terrific battle was raging al
'eady and before nightfall it was
expected to get more intense when
heavy German reinforcements at
tempt to smash through Maginot
for a possible thrust
at the heart of France.
A million men or more were be-
ieved to be closing in warfare on
both sides of the line.
If the Germans can hold their
foothold and press on through the
heavy Maginot Notifications they
could thrust quickly west and
slightly north, severing rail COM
with Belgium and cut
ting off the Allied armies there
from their bases.
Division after division was being
Continued on Page 8, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Shotgun Vigil
Held for Burglar

Seated on his doorstep with a
shotgun resting across his knees,
an Ell Centre Mexican kept a lonely
vigil Tuesday night that drew the
attention of a passing police Off
GER.
questioned Fred Romero explain
ed that man had earlier in the
evening tried to burglarize the home
ana Romero was afraid he might
return
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
GERMAN BOMBS STRIKE
ITALIAN STEAMSHIP

LONDON, May Is. CUP)-The
Italian steamer FoscOlo of 3O59
tons en- route from Antwerp wire
lessed today that it had been bomb
ed by German aircraft off the Dutch
coast and asked immediate assist
ance. The vessel said it was sinking
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
'FEDERAlS' AHEAD
IN w. VA. VOTING

CHARLESTON, w Va, May 16.
UP)-Candidates supported by the
federal wing of West Virginia's
Democratic party held small leads
today in the tabulation of votes
cast in Tuesdays primary election.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Baseball
BY UNITED PRESS
NATIONAL. JEACIrC

NAIIONAL LEAGUE
PITTSBURGH 100 100 0O0-2 8 4
New York 80. 002 010 20x-5-7-0
M. Brown, Lanahan & Berres. Da-
Wis; Hubbell & Danning.
Cincinnati - 500 900 OO0-5 8 l
Brooklyn -. 0O2 900 OOO-2 /
Thompson & Hershberger; Wyatt,
Mungo, Kimball & Franks.
Chicago ,.,..... 600 600 02O-2 7 3
Boston -. 900 600 OOO-O 2 4
French & Todd; Strincevich, Err
rickson & Lopez.
st. Louis - 900 030 000-3 IL 2
Philadelphia 06O 900 OOx-6 8 l
Lillard. Bowman, Russell. MCGEE
q Padgett; Higbe & Atwood.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Bribery Charges
Feature End Duv
Of OsWuIt Trial
LA. Detective Was Offered Big Sum to
Protect Gambling House. Witness
Saws; yamatoda Linked d With Marc otics

LOS ANGELES, May Is. (Special) )-"Musclers in" on
the lucrative Little Tokyo gambling racket offered $4,000
to Police Lieutenant Louis Henry of Los Angeles police
protection witness testified here today federal
where nine defendants including former Ell Centre Police
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

! care for milcSlOneS.
Tuesday Will be the 32nd anniver-
Sary of Neal CaVns arrival in I'M
perial Valley.
Perpetual Motion
Larry Hanson and Bill MaXW ell
between them, have what is prob
ably the best double -barreled, TWIN
cylinder alarm clock in Ell Centlo
Larry, who is staying at the
Maxwell home, owns a spaniel nam
= ed Ruffy. Bill is owner of a police
dog called Queenie. Every morning
promptly at Gas o'clock the dog
make their entrance into the house.
The entrance is unique. Ruffy. Ell
ther too small or too unimaginative
to open the door, makes scratches
on the screen. That is the sigma,
for Queenie to do her stuff. She
opens the door and the two dash
inside to leap upon the beds of
their respective masters.
"A fine alarm clock" remarked
sLarry The big drawback is that
there is no way to turn them Off"
Lot of Territory
Letter received at the county jail,
postrnarked Arkansas:
ITO the Shareff of Imperial Cal.
ifornia Ell Centre"
Well Spent
The current campaign on over
time parking in Ell Centro'S busl-
ness district has brought a number
of laughs and amazingly few grum.
bleS. One housewife, after paying
fine:
,, 1T was worth it! That's the first
time I've been able to find a good
parking place in the center of tow
in long, long time!"
Gust warning: Remember, the
side streets, Fifth, Sixth and Sev-
enth are included in the two-hour
limit, tooD
Almost ALL
In For Sale want ad we notice:
Auto trailer. morse trailer and
tractor trailer E"
What, no DicjC.e trailer?
Bit BY Bit
1t took just three days for the
visitors from Eugene, Ore, called
to Imperial Valley to testify in the
Richards-Litt case, to "go native.
The first day in court they wore
heavy suits with vests and coats
.,
minus the vests.
The third day they came in shirt
sleeves, just like everyone else.
Maybe next day it will give
shorts!
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Bill to De port
Bridges Approved

WASHINGTON, May Is. (UP)-The house immigra-
ton committee today recommended passage of specific
bill to deport Harry Bridges, coast leader of the
Congress of Industrial Organizations.
For the first time in the memory of members of the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
John LittIe's flush Monev
Boast Named Clerk. Police
Chief, Witness Declares
Rex Richards Tes+ifies Step-Fa+her
Told Him tombstone. OswaIt Would Pay
Biz Sum to Cover Water Dept Thefts

twenty-five thousand dollars for hush money.
John Little told me he going to get $25 600 from
Roy Johnstone and Sterling Oswa in order keep his
mouth shut about money disappearing from the Ell Centre
water department" Rex Richards testified Wednesday
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Bic Guns Shell Brussels:
French Rush Thousands to
Plug Breech: Swiss Afraid
Germany Warns Great Britain She's
Next But Switzerland Fears New Thrust
In Effort TO Turn Other End of Line
= BY UNITED PRESS

German blitzkreg armies smashed Belgian deenses to
Brussels Wednesday, Hammered hole in the Mag
not line Sedan warned Great Britain the Nazs
driving closer to umpngoff place for attack
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15

Butter: Los Angeles 27c; but
terfat, Imperial Valley I. o. b. ranch.
grade A 36c; manufacturing milk
3Oc; route gathered cream 2ec.
L. A. hay: u. s. No. 1 $14-s14.50;
U. S. Ne. 2 leafy S13-14; U. 8. No.
2 S11-$11.s0; Mpls. Sept. flax
S1.73.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
d AMBLING
EpoR7fR

Three Decades and Two
Here's a milestone for you, if you
care for mleSlOneS:
Tuesday viii be the 32nd anniver-
Sary of Neal CaVln'S arrival in I'M
perial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Almost ALL

Almost ALL
In For Sale want ad we notice
Auto trailer, morse trailer and
tractor trailer E"
What, no DicjC:e trailer?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-15
Lot of Territory

Lot of Territory
Letter received at the county jail
postmarked Arkansas
ITO the Shareff of Imperial Cal
ifornia Ell Centre"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
BIG OFFENSIVE
 BY RAF FLYERS
(Continued from Page D

(Continued rom Page D cording to messages reaching Lon don.
 Hitler's speech at Munich, in con- nection with the l7th anniversary of the Vain Nazi Beer Cellar Putsch, touched of furry of dec- larationS by Axis spokeSmen aimed at the United States.
 The Nazi F'uehrer said that-re- gardless of American industrial out put-Germany was welding Europe into a vast productive machine that would stand up against any combi- nation of foes and would fight this war to a victory without compro- mise.
 In Berlin, this statement was be- lieved to mean that Hitler was try ing to gear up the continents wal production machine by coordination of the efforts of all European na- tions, including the Balkans, France and probably Soviet Russia. Nazis declined to comment on questions whether Soviet Premier Viacheslav Molotov was expected soon in Ger many, but 1t was pointed out that economic negotiations were in prog ress at Moscow.
 In Rome, the Fascist spokesman Virginia Gayda, apparently refer ring to the United States. said that any intervention of new allies in behalf of Britain would fail to change the final result of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
HAYWOOD RESIGNS
 AS OF DECEMBER 1
COP. State Central COm= mittee Members Are Inc
 formed By Mail

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 9-(UP)- Members of the Republican State Central committee were informed by mail today that State Chairman Benjamin E. Harwood, party head since 1897, has resigned effective Dec. 1.
 Harwood's announcement of his retirement confirmed United Press dispatch yesterday which said he had indicated to the party he would retire after the election-"win, lose or draw"
 He has sought to retire on sev- eral occasions in the past. but was restrained by party leaders who regarded Harwood as an ideal fusion state chairman. Now that he has definitely decided to quit, there was a stir in Republican ranks which may break into open conflict.
 Groups in the party which have not had much influence during the administration of Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin were expected to try to regain strength during the current confusion as to who were the real leaders" of the party.
 Gov. Baldwin has indicated he will not give up his interest in poli- tics when he returns to private business in January. Some quarters regarded this as move to retain control for the faction of the party headed by Baldwin and National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor, Jr.
 In resigning, Harwood indicated he had no intention of trying to name his successor.
 He wrote to party Secretary AL bert s. Bill:
 Through you I wish to express my sincere affection and apprecia- ton to all who have been associated with me-the cooperative under standing that has existed between the chairman and the members of the national committee, the state officials and the party workers and friends all over the state has created what will be lifetime pleasant memory"
 Harwood will retire to his Chester farm.
 Several party men were mention ed in connection with the post, but the field was considered wide open. A meeting of the state central com- mittee probably will be called soon to elect a new chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
STEWIE WILLIAMS
 AT SHE'LL CHATEAU

Stewie Williams and his band will be one of the many featured attrac- tions at Corrigan's Shel Chateau this evening and many Waterburians as well as others from nearby com- munitieS will be treated to one of his greatly popularized programs of dance music. The genial Jimmie" Corrigan will be on hand to extend the official greeting and to see to it that all enjoy the evenings pro- ceedings. Incidentally Stewie Will Hams and his gang will be seen and heard every Friday and Saturday evening at the Chateau until fur ther notice.
 Through a misunderstanding in announcing engagements Stewie was not on hand last Friday evening to the disappointment ol many of his admirers. In error it had been pub lished that he would be there as usual, but a big Halloween party. held the previous evening, one of the biggest in the Chateau's history, made it necessary to omit the cus- tomary Friday night feature. How ever, Stewie will be on hand to- night ard next Friday and Satur- day evenings and that's pleasing news to nay dance or music lover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Earbenders To Elect
 New Officers Sunday
WASHINGTON HILL
Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrah Telephone 4-659O

The Earbenders held their second game of the season last evening at the Community House md the re- suits follow:
 Joyce. 24; Donayon. IS: Murphy. 24: Conway. IS: Dulac. p: O'Don- nell, 20.
 The election of officers for this organization will take place tomor- row afternoon, at 3 o'clock, ct the Community House and all members are asked to be in attendance.
 The Dinty Moore supper sched. uled for tonight should be a great success judging from the way the committee worked for it last even. ing-getting tables In order and the Chefs bringing out the pots and pans and potatoes.
 The speakers for the occasion will be John Derwln. Democrat regis trar. Dan Mahaney, Snpt. of Parks James Curtin, Alderman Dan Drls. coll and several other prominent speakers.
 The committee in charge of to. morrowh .oRfam lnelnoe; Tom Conway, president 0f the 0rganlxa. llon, John Tehhn. Francls J0yee William Dewh. Arthur DuAc. Arthur FrAgeau and James ?. KelliheT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
CIVIC ORCHESTRA PROGRAM PREVIEW

The regular Monday evening 'Learning-to-Listen" class, which meets at the Bronson Library, will not be in session next week. due to Armistice Day, on which the library will be closed. The class will be resumed Monday. November 18th.
 The Tuesday evening group will meet as usual in the library at 7:15 Wednesday evening, the popular Pops" concert will be devoted to a preview of the Waterbury Civic Or chestra's first concert of the season, to be given under the able direction of Mario DiCecco, on November l4th at Buckingham Hall. The preview of MT. DiCecco's concert program presents an opportunity for the au- dience to increase their knowledge and enjoyment of the music to be played by Waterburys talented musicians, who have been studying and rehearsing zealously to bring the worlds great music into the hearts of Waterbury music lovers. Those attending the Pops" progrars Wednesday night will be given an annotated program to take along to the concert Thursday night, which will include Tschaikowsky's Sym phony No. in E Minor and the Tschaikowsky Concerto for Violin in D Major.
 Those interested in securing a copy of the annotated program, who cannot attend Wednesday nights preview, may obtain copy by call- ing at the WPA office in Crosby High School on Wednesday. The Pops" concerts are offered without charge each Wednesday night. un- der the sponsorship of the library and the WPA Adult Education Pro- gram of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Nov S-(UP)-Inflation considerations overwhelmed Wall street disappointment over election returns this week and small gains were registered in stocks in the heaviest trading of any week since May 25.
 The market registered a minor gain on Monday. It was closed Tues- day. On Wednesday, transactions amounted to 100000 shares and the industrial average broke 3.23 points.
 On Thursday, Secretary of Treas ury Morgenthau announced he would request a rise of $15,000, ,000, 900 to $20 ,000 ,000, 900 in the debt limit. Im- mediately the market shot ahead Sales totaled 2,080,000 shares, largest since May p. The industrial average gained 5.77 points, the best advance since September 5, 1889, a few days after the European war broke out. Commodities advanced, the United Press index reaching new high since January 20. Thereafter, prof1t-taking developed, but the market yielded grudgingly.
 Bonds advanced in the face of i1- fation psychology. but this was ex- plained by another Morgenthau arl- nouncement requesting elimination of the tax exempt privilege on fu- ture issues of all government, state and municipal bonds. In that event outstanding bonds would be more att tractive and they were bought so heavily that longer term U. s. go- ernment bonds rose to new highs for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
Years Leave

The board of public welfare has voted a One-year leave of absence for J. Benedict MaIOney, welfare department investigator, who has been selected as a U. s. Army Flying Cadet.
 Mir. Maloney and 12 other Con- necticut young men will begin their training Nov. 27 at Darr Are0 Tech, Albany, Georgia. They will remain there three months, and then go for ad- vanced training to Randolph Field and Kelly Field, in Texas.
 Places as flying cadets are open only tO men between 20 and 27, unmarried, who meet extremely high physical stand ards and who have had at least two years of college education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
WOMAN RELEASED
 IN $6.OOO BAIL

Providence, R. l.. Nov. 9.-CUP)- Mrs. Pauline Eleven, 45, of West Newton, Mass, was free in $6000 bail today pending hearing Novem- Der 19 on dangerous driving charges resulting from the deaths of two city highway workers.
 Frank zangarri. 52, and Joseph Cahir, 48, were killed late yesterday and Robert J. Johnston, 70, was in- jured when Mrs. Kleven's car ca reened out of control down one of the city'S steepest hills. The vic- tins and three others who escaped injury were working at the foot of the hill.
 Mrs. Eleven, who pleaded inno- cent at a special police court ses- sion, told police that the brakes of her car failed to hold. She said it was her first accident in 23 years driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-09
ALBERT DOUGLAS FINED S25 TODAY
Two Charges Against Vail Street Resident NOlIed
 By Judge Conway

Albert Douglas, 2S, of A Vail street, charged with breach of peace, drunkenness and resistance, was ar- raigned in city court this morning before Judge T. E. Conway and secured a stay of execution after the judge imposed $25 fine on the last charge. The other two counts were nolled.
 Charged with reckless driving, Walter Langston, g, of 40 Chatf1eld avenue, was granted a nolle on payment of $25. Other cases were: John Andrikas, 9, of 497 Highland avenue, charged with drunkenness, breach of peace and resisting an officer, obtained a nolle on the first two counts. The court fined the accused $25 without cost on the resistance charge.
 Arrested again after he was in court yesterday, John Gamble, of 87 State street, Bridgeport, was charged with vagrancy. Judge Con- way nolled the case after ordering him out of town. A fund was raised by the court so the accused would go to his friend in Hartford Gamble received suspended sen- tence yesterday and was ordered out of town. According to the accused he was ready to start when he was arrested by Lieutenant Hobart and Patrick Moylan of the vice squad.
 A violation for parking in a re- stricted area was charged against Guiseppi Lombardi, A, of 433 West Main street. The accused took the stand and entered not guilty plea Patrolman Chris Luddy testified Lombardi was parked more than half an hour. The court ordered Lombardi to pay the parking charge of $l.