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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
Mills Wins Speech
Contest at Club
Meeting Friday

Eddie Mills, making his first
speech for the Laconian Toastmas-
ter's club. was awarded the vote of
best speaker of the evening for
his talk on Flour of Tomorrow
at the club meeting Tuesday night
at Sherwoods.
Jack Wright was voted the most
improved speaker, others on the
program being: Louis Slee. Don
Mayfield, Louis Moore, George Led
erman. with Howard Mclean as
toastmaster.
Guests were: Jack Thomas, Har-
ry Hovey, M. o. Briggs. Al Jordan,
Hans Merklein. Mark McMahan.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
Phe asant Eggs
Received Here

Sixty dozen pheasant eggs arrived
at the agricultural commissioners
office in the court Louise Wednes-
day and will be distributed to farm
ers desiring to arrange to hatch
them on their farms.
The eggs should be taken im-
mediately," Agricultural Commis-
Sioner B. A. Harrigan said WedneS-
day. All the farmers have to do
is call at my office in the base
ment of the court house in Ell Cen
tro.'
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
Counties Can Aid

SACRAMENTO, May Il. UP)-
Gov. Culbert Olson today an
nounced he has sigEed a bill by
Assemblyman Hugh Burns of Fres-
no, authorizing boards of super
visors to contribute to the acquisi-
ton and construction of airports
when owned and opel ated by cities.
The bill contains an urgency
clause and the governor listed it
as a national Glefense program
measure.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
Respect Pickets.
Servicemen Told

picket line again, Smith returned
and ordered him out of the park.
The unidentified soldier refused to
leave and Smith seized him by the
collar and rushed him to the White
House guard room. He later was
turned over to Fort Myer, Va, mill
tary authorities.
The pickets, meanwhile, contin-
ued their march Today they begin
their sixth day of around -the-clock
picketing.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14

flow of gastric juice. That's the
way it improves digestion; and thus
helps build up so many rundown
undernourished women. That's ar
other way it often helps relieve
periodic distress.
CARDUI'S 61-year record of pop
ularity invites your confidence.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
ACTRESS WEEDS
SOCIALTTE SINGER

BEVERLY HILLS, Cal, May IA
Olympic Branda, French-born movie
actress, and Douglas Woods Wilhoit,
socialite singer of Montecito, Cal,
were married today in the Church
of the Good Shepherd. Among the
approximately 100 invited guests at
the wedding were film stars Jane
Wyman, Ronald Reagan, and Dennis
Morgan.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
New Water Safety
Drive Mapped

Ell Centros water safety campaign
will take place June 16 to %, in
elusive, Red Cross officials an
nounced Wednesday,
Russell Yeager was appointed
chairman of the water safety COM
mittee at a Red Cross chapter
meeting in Ell Centro Tuesday night
Chapter members hope to get Nor
man Thompson to conduct the wa
ter school again this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
WO NJ EN- Get
2-Way Relief!

Periodical headaches, NERVOUSNESS
cramD-like pain, when due only to
functional causes, are relieved for
so many women who start on CAR
DUI three days ahead of the time"
and use it as directed
But CARDUI has another impor-
tant use. 1t is tonic intended to
stimulate appetite and increase the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14
DRIVE OUT
BOWEL WORMS
Before they cause Trouble

Your children - and you. too may have
roundworms without even knowing it. And
these pests. living inside the body. can cause
real trouble. Watch for these warning signs:
fdgeting, uneasy stomach, itchy nose and
seat, nervousness, paeness.
If you even suspect roundworms get
Jayne's Nermifuge right away! Jayne's Is
Americas leading proprietary worm medi-
cine, Scientifically tested and used by millions
for over a century. II acts very gently.
EXpels stubborn large worms without 'dyna-
miting." If no worms are there it Is just
mild laxative. Demand Jayne's Vermifuge
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-14

Blow down." warns one sign. Speed up" says
the IS miles hour, IS, 10, IS Slow, FAST slow
again. Changing speed limits wherever you 60. And
of these varying speeds, some motors fail to
respond with ordinary gasoline. And all motors are
different. One motor balks at 10 miles an hour but
works OK at higher speeds. Some motors cough and
hesitate only the hills. Another motor chatters at
IS. But the problem is solved. You can have
motor smootb at epery speed.
Use sosoInes in one. Seven proved fuels scientif
ically blended give you smoohness every speed.
Polymeized gasoline in there. Craeked is another.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

to and are working for the defense
program and the successful Gull
mina,ion Of the war. The working
mar in defense industry. anxious
T. do his share in winning the war,
can join no better organization.
ready made. with loyal patriotic
leadership committed to victory.
than the Clio labor union.
We give that message parti-
cularly to the tens OF thousands
of young men employed by the
Glenn l.. Martin corporation who
are loyal patriotic and are look
ing for good bona fide outlets Of
their patriotism. We extend this
message to the ever increasing
army OF tens Of thousands Of
federal workers in the District Of
Columbia who are devotedly work.
ing in different departments OF the
federal government in Washing
ton, d. c. The unorganized de-
tense workers OF all industries,
when joining a labor union OF the
clio during this war period are
making patriotic contribution to
the welfare OF the entire nation.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

We all know that organized
labor has a special contribution to
make and We intend In this con
vcntion TO record that contribution
and provide the basis for making
II possible our special contribu-
ton Is in the field Of production.
This convention OF ours represents
workers in the major defense in
dustries Of our nation. We are re-
solved to use our best abilities
our creates, energies. and our long
experience on the assembly line.
in the machine shops. in the coal
mines and in the steel textile mills
and in every part of the defense
work in the state 81 Maryland to
sec TO it that we produce. produce
and completely and thoroughly out
produce the Axis nations. We have
the technical genius. we know
what We are fighting for. and we
have the will TO win Organized
labor in this area is committed to
doing its utmost to maximize pro-
duotion. The brothers and sons Of
those OF US who are doing our
share Of the battle in the work
shops will produce all the material
necessary for those who do tho
actual fighting We in this con-
vention. as did Philip Murray in
Detroit. offer to business and to
government the extended hand OF
cooperation so that our common
objective can be speedily obtained.
Everyone here knows the fate
oi organized labor under the heel
o: the tyrannical gangsters who
are attempting 10 conquer the
world. II is = fate far worse than
death and one which American
labor will never permit for itself.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

Put that Is not MI which We
must contribute to the defense d:
our nation. As working people Of
Maryland and the District Of Col
'umbia. we are going to roll up our
sleeves and ioin with all other
citizens in our communities IN
playing our role in the community
civilian defense program. am
sure that all our members are 60
ing tn volunteer their services
for every single type Of activity in
the protection Of their neighbor.
hoods. for which they are quail
fed. am also confident that the
wives Of our members. either rs
Individuals or as members Of ClO
Womens Auxilaries will make n
major contribution 10 the civilian
defense Of their cities towns. and
counties
There is no doubt but that labor
will do its share in the purchase OF
defense bonds and defense saving
stamps. Already there is a move on
foot in the District Of Columbia
to purchase enough defense bonds
for the government TO be able to
buy a tank
When We get hack home after
the deliberations Of this cOnven-
ton. il will he the duty Of the
leaders Of organized labor 10 make
good our determination and our
promise ~ that every man and
woman will fit into some import
ant niche in our nations defense.
We are all important. each and
every living soul. and the defense
program must have u.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
Clio Aids Defense

We are determined to continue
10 extend and strengthen our or
ganization during the war without
in any way interfering with or in
terrupting industrial defense pro-
duction. That goes without saying.
But even more than that. a strong
er and bigger labor movement In
our nation will provide better
avenue through which to increase
double and triple the production
in defense industries. That is so
because our unions. and our lead
ers from Mr.. Philip Murray down,
are committed to the policy OF in
creaSing production. Our unions
represent an important segment
of the organizations OF the Amcri-
can people which are committed
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
More Production

he Mar.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

disputes.
The war has also helped bring
government acceptance Of the CIO
proposal for . voluntary confer
ence Of labor, industry and govern
ment TO work out the problems
Of all.out production and industry
labor relations. The regrettable
display Of anti-labor venom by
people who were willing 10 hurt
labor even though Il hurt the
defense program nj the same time,
which took place In the House Of
Representatives . short time ago.
may now become . thing Of the
past. Enlightened leaders In
American political life who are
willing TO give more than lip serv-
Ice 10 the idea that free labor IL
stronger than slave labor. may
now be able 10 overcome those
dissident elements In our nation
Who would sow the seeds Of dis
unity and weaken the fighting
fibre Of the American working
people by anti-iabor legislation. II
must be so-the Clio will tolerate
no shaclsling Of labor.
Equally important to the success
Of Mr.. Murray's leadership In ad-
vGncing the idea OF industry coun-
ellis and Of voluntary cooperation
between labor and industry with
government. Is his emphasis on the
need for an improved attitude on
the part OF certain elements in
the ranks OF big business. At a
time when true loyal Americans
are striving for national unity and
cooperation among all groups. II
Is indeed regrettable that there
are forces within our nation who
would profiteer at the expense OF
the defense program. The Price
Control Bill pushed by the Admin.
istration. supported by the clio.
suffered difficulties within the last
few months from which II may
new emerge. The crisis Of a nation
at war has demonstrated the need
for Price Control legislation which
may shortly become reality. A
more aggressive attitude by the
administration and by organized
labor in demanding price control
may serve to push an improved
Price Control bill through the Sem
ate.
The Murray Industry Council
Plan would tend to solve one Of the
major wartime production prob
lens Of American industries. That
problem in one Of using to the
utmost the technical skills OF
labor and converting the machin-
cry Of the greatest industrial
nation on earth from peacetime
to wartime production.
With labor right In there bait
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

their standard OF living and by
preventing increased living costs
from playing havoc with the
morale Of workers in the defense
industries. Organization OF the I'M
organized working men and wo-
men is therefore a great contri-
button to the defense program OF
cur nation and the successful pro-
sccution Of the war effort and
that contribution CTO unions In
Maryland and In the District Of
Columbia stand committed to con-
tlnue.
Only a few short months ago.
President Roosevelt very wisely
convened what was called Nat
lonal Nutrition Conference. one Of
four or five conferences national
in character ever called by any
President in the entire history Of
our nation.
One of the fundamental con-
illusions arrived at by the govern
n,ent experts and the peoples
organizations who participated
with them was that u IL against
the interest Of the defense pro-
gram IL even one man. woman or
child goes undernourished. Econo-
mic conditions. which we here
frankly call low wages. was des-
cribed ~ n major factor In the
poor and inadequate nutrition OF
millions Of Americans. We need a
strong and healthy nation to fight
this war against the Avis powers.
We need men and women with
plenty Of caIories and lots Of vita
Minis in the job Of the celebrating
Hitler and IIitlerism. Labor. IN
continuing Its effort 20 Improve
wages and working conditions dur
ing the war. makes the war effort
that much stronger.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

do everything possible. to take all
treasures necessary so as TO see 70
i that the people who were then
receiving our aid in their fight
agalnst the AXIS power could get
their materials Of war through
absolute and uninterrupted pro-
cuction The organized labor move
mont Of Maryland and the Dis
ttct Of Columbia supported that
pledge then. and 1t seals that
pledge today
We recognize that great con
tr,bution can he made aud shall he
made by the labor union in this
vital defense area in Maryland and
the District 81 Columbia to the end
that there he increased production.
Increased efficiency. bigger and
hotter production and everything
that il necessary for the success
ful prosecution Of the war effort Of
the American people.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
National Unity

The nation needs above every.
thing else a spirit Of national unity
IN order to put this defense pro-
gram over and in order TO win
the war. For US II means greater
efforts Of cooperation among the
various groups Of organized labor
following and improving upon the
pattern OF labor cooperation estah-
l.shed al Annapolis this year be-
tween our organization. the in
dependent bona fide unions ~ the
Railroad Brotherhoods and the
American Federation Of Labor II
means that We must help create
an atmosphere through this state
in which all citizens of all classes,
groups. nationalities. creeds. color.
End affiliation work together as
Americans united with a common
purpose against common foe.
Certainly with the danger TO our
national security greater than any
time in the past we must leave no
stone unturned TO see to it that
we all OF us. all the American peo-
pie. unite in order to defend that
national security
Our every pronouncement, our
every deed. our every little act
must each he motiyated by the
supreme purpose and objective Of
the American nation, namely. the
winning Of the war against the
Axis powers. II we are Ia he sue
cessful in developing national
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

ling In the heart Of the defense
program, in policy making posi-
tions. the obstructionist elements
representing some portions Of big
business would not be able 10 stop
the necessary conversion Of our In
dustriai strength into n nightly
power for n successful war.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
Murray's Plan

At the Detroit convention Of the
clio. President Philip Murray
showed his great foresight and
leadership not only in the strong
advocacy OF all-out aid to Britain.
Russia and China. full and I'M
qualified support of our defense
program and all-out uninterrupt-
ed production: but also in the able
manner in which he dealt with
promoting the Industry Council
Plan and the settlement OF labor
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
Continue To ORGANIZE

Labor unions are organized and
devoted to the objective Of improv-
ing the conditions of employment
for their members and for the
working people Of our nation. That
type of activity is in the public
interest and the laws OF our nation
have so recognized and reflect Il.
With our nation at war. we con-
tinue with our program Of raising
tire morale Of the working men
producing the material Of war BY
continuing our efforts to better
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
We Must Win

The winning Of the war Is labor's
paramount problem The members
~ organized labor At our Detroit
CTO convention were pledged by
the leaders of this great organi-
cation and our great and inspiring
President. Mr.. Philip Murray. TO
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
NAM Halls SMITH BILL

NEW YORK. - FTP - Hailing
passage OF the Smith bill by the
house as a victory In their about
offensive against labor's rights,
employers attending the 18th an
nual convention OF the Ntal. AS
ISOLATION OF Manufacturers enthu-
siastically cheered an announce
ment OF the house vote.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
Produce To Aid u. s. War.
Kotz Urges State Body

The following report supple
mented a report made by John r.
Jones. state Go President in the
opening day Of the convention:
The outbreak of the
war a few short days ago
has changed everything
for organized labor. as it
has changed everything
for all of America. For
that reason the Secretary
Treasurer felt il incum-
bent upon himself. in the
Presidents absence-Ow-
ing to an unfortunate ILL
nesS-tO present a supple
mentary report that takes
into account the drastic
ally changed situation in
which we find ourselves.
We assemble IN this couven Ion
ut the most critical period in the
history Of our nation and At Il
decisive point in tho history % Tho
world The most damnable cor
spiracy ever pcrpctratcd against
mankind. namely the brutal. ~
rannical aggression and attempt
A. world conquest 81 Nazi Ger
many and her puppets presents
= challenge to all working people
who hold dear their labor union.
their country ard It's way Of lie
A week ago the cmissarics u \
treacherous dictstorial japanese
monarch pretended 20 he ncgotia-
inE with our government with
view towards settling tho crisis In
the Far East. While these alleged
overtures we're in progress their
fleet was steaming away and their
planes we're being warmed up for
vicious assault upon American pos
sessions. our American fleet our
American troops and our American
institutions And then as We know.
a few short days later he who had
pulled the strings Of his puppet
Japan. Hitler. the worlds most in
famous tyrant. arranged for
declaration Of war against orr
United States Of America along
with his other puppet Italy
We are free men and women
and We know only one course.
Those things we hold dear are he
ing threatened. we accept the chal-
Ienge. We are in the war fully and
thoroughly. We are going To fight
the war vigorously and with ut
rost energy. And. what 10 more.
we are going TO win the war by
thoroughly and completely de-
Vastating and annihilating the
enemy--that we shall.
We are joined in this titan.ic
worldwide struggle with nations
whose people have demonstrated
their hcroism and their ability 10
defend their land ard their in
stitutionS. We are fighting side bv
side. With the millions OF British
men and women who recovered
from Dunkrk and successfully do
Tended London. We are fighting
side by side with the millions OF
heroic Russian men and women
who have recovered from the same
surprise bitz attack which We re-
ceived in the Pacific and who have
not only stopped the enemy from
capturing Leningrad and Moscow
hut who are now beginning 10
push back the hordes Of Hitlerism
And we are fighting side by side
with the valiant Chinese people
rho for years nave resisted Hes
sian hirelings Of Japanese aggres-
SIGN and We are fighting with the
people Of the Dutch East Indies.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

the municipal election next March.
Frcmming Is former president Of
the Oil Workers Init. Union.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18

unity and American patriotism 60
heights never before attained. we
must put first and foremost the
considerations Of the winning Of
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-12-18
ORGANIZES FOR POLITICS

KANSAS CITY. Mo. - Harvey
c. Fremming. new clio regional
director here. is organizing CLIO
unions for an effective role in
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-18
Greybeards Of Big Leagues
All Bot Over 500 Mark

NEW YORK, June 10 up -
One of the high spots of the base
ball season is the success of that
little group of Greybeards who are
defying Father Time out there on
the pitching mound.
There are six of them. Charlie
Root of the Cubs is the oldest at
AZ. Ted Lyons of the White Sox
has been the longest term of ma
jor league service, 10 years Lefty
Grove of Red Sox has won the
most games, 297, and lost the few
est, 1875. and has the best record
this season, four victories against
one loss. The other three oldtimers
are Carl Hubbell of the Giants,
Red Ruffing of the Yanks and
Freddy Fitzsimmons of the Dod-
gers.
King Carl Hubbell, who'll be 80
next Sunday won his third
straight and his fifth of the sea-
son yesterday by pitching the
Gians to 6-3 victory over the Pi-
rates. Much of the speed and cum
ming is gone from Hubbell's arm
but if he gets few runs he's
still tough hombre to lick. Thc
Pirates flayed him for 10 hits, in
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-18
BY UNITED PRESS

Well, it couldn't last forever. The
R-game winning streak of the Sac
Rmento Solons was ended today
\ the last-place Oakland Acorns
ho scored a humping 7 to | win
st night by scoring every run in
be seventh, or stretch, inning.
Five hits off Bill Schmidt and
20 Sacramento errors turned the
ick. Cecil Dynamite) Dunn'S dou-
e drove in three runs. Mike Chris
ff connected with a pair of doubles
mself. Although Schmidt gave up
ply nine hits, it just wasn't his
Ight.
On the other hand, Hollywood
st its eighth straight, San Diego
+pping out 7 to 0 win behind
kally Hebert's five-hit pitching.
III Salkeld cleared the bases with
home run in the fourth inning,
nishing Frankie DaSSo who had
hlked Art Garibaldi, given George
+cDonald a single and hit Hal
htchett, Roy Joiner gave up the
y her three runs in the sixth and
venth
Portland's Beavers nipped San
'ancisco 10 to 8 after trailing 9
2 until the eighth. Home runs by
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-18

Guiding Elbie Fletcher's homer but
old Hub was at his best when ducks
were on the pond. Ten Pirates
were left stranded.
All members of the Greybeard
club are over the 800 mark this
season. Some of them like Grove,
Lyons and Root pitch only once a
week. Fitzsimmons doesn't pitch
that often. He's made only two
starts, winning both but he had to
have relief in his first start.
Paul Derringer, the Reds dig
Highlander who promises to some
day join the Greybeards (he won't
be 35 until Oct. 10, turned in a
typical Derringer game to pitch
the Reds to a 5-3 victory over the
Braves. He gave up 10 hits but
was at his best in the pinchd |
leaving 10 Braves left on base. Har-
ry Crafts single which drove ir
two runs in the first was the de-
Gliding punch.
The Cardinals held their 2-gamt
National league lead by humping
the Phillies, l1-3, with a 13-hit at.
tack on three Quaker pitchers
Morton Cooper, who hasn't won ;
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-18
Fresno Climbs to
Within a Game
Of Loop Leaders
BY UNITED PRESS

F'resno's Cardinals climbed to
within game of the league leading
San Bernardino Stars last night by
scoring a 8 to 3 win over the Stock
ton Fliers while Santa Barbara was
nipping the Stars, 6 to 5.
A five run rally in the eighth
inning assured Fresno of its win
over the Fliers, whose pitchers, No
yak, and Frazier were generous with
walks although giving up only seven
hits.
The Saints came from behind to
overcome a $40 0 lead to beat San
Bernardino with two runs in the
sixth. three in the seventh and the
clincher in the ninth Santa Bar
bara got only seven hits off Soder-
burg while Conklin gave up II to
the Stars.
Bakersfield had three big innings
to wallop Merced, IL to 2, scoring
four in the first, five in the fourth
and three in the sixth. The Bears
were guilty of eight errors.
Riverside blanked Anaheim to
behind Swit2ers four hit pitching
and pulled full two games on
of the cellar,