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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

Pin telegram that the $4,000 fund
had been released to the depart
ment of architecture, which will
carry on construction work.
When the newly authorized work
is done the grandstand will be in
reality two-story building, with al
upstairs room 40 by 200 feet III
which will be housed womens, All
club, Boy. Scouts, school and SINH
lar exhibits. The second story will
extend 20 feet over the driveway
now traversing the rear of the
grandstand The downstairs section
will be devoted to concessions. as
in sthe past, but will have con-
crete floor.
Two more entrances will be added
to the grandStand proper, one at
the south and another at the north,
while the space between the grand
stand structure and roof will be
closed in. The entire structure will
remain fireproof and, as nearly as
possible, earthquake proof. All ad-
ditions will be of reinforced con-
crete.
Release of the funds followed q
visit to Sacramento last week by
Stewart and c. E. Pitzer, Imperial
county fair board president, or
which they conferred with Killion
and A. G.. Snyder, chief of the state
division of fairs and expositions,
with request for immediate action
Killion's authorization for release
of the funds. was made on Snydcr'S
recommendation.
The money represents funds pre-
viously allocated to the Imperia.
county fair, but thus far unavail-
able for a variety of reasons in
cluding collapse of WPA work in
the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

An otherwise quiet and harmon
jous city council meeting was en-
livened Wednesday night in Ell
Centre bv. a complaint directed at
Mayor r. w. Hatton, in which the
city's chief executive was likened
by innuendo to Hitler.
The charge, lodged by Henry A.
Harris of Ell Centre. accused the
mayor of interfering with free
dom of speech. 1t was based up
On a telegram dispatched last week
to state highway commissioner in
which Hatton sought to counter
act sporadic opposition to pro-
posed Main street undcrpass.
IIatton's telegram treasured the
commissioners that a large majori-
ty of Ell Centrans favored the un-
derpass and that opposition was re-
stricted to a small minority. Har-
ris was mentioned by name as an
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Deferl,lent of ALI
Men Over II Asked
By Draft Official
Army Plans Release of
Selectees Needed in
Vital Industries

WASHINGTON, June 5.
(UP)-Deputy Director Lew
is B. Hershey of the Selective
Service system today asked
congress to enact legislation
permitting group deferment of all
men who had reached their 27tn
birthday by Oct. Is, 1910.
Brig. Gen. Hershey addressed his
request to the senate military af-
fairs committee as Secretary oil
War Henry l.. Stimson announced
the army is prepared to- release
regular army men, national guards
men and selective service trainees
who would be more valuable in
skilled civilian defense jobs.
A war department official dis
closed that the release of 10 skilled
craftsmen from selectiVe service
ranks already had been approved
and that many more applications
were awaiting action.
Hershey appeared before the SEN
ate committee to endorse bill by
Chairman Robert r. Reynolds, D.,
N. c., that would permit President
Roosevelt to issue executive orders
dcferring men in special age groups.
Hershey testified at an executive
session of the committee, but Rey-
nolds said afterwards that Hershey
had said the sole purpose Of the
legislation would be TO enable the
deferment of men who had passed
their 9th birthday anniversary be-
fore the first peacetime selective
service registration day, last Oct.
16.
Reynolds said that according to
Hershey the deferments would apply
to men who had reached the requir-
ed age and have been classified in
group la (subject to immediate in
duction but who have not already
been inducted into the army.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
History's Second
Biggest War Dept
Outlay Requested
Over Nine Billions to
Finance Preparations
Okayed by Committee

WASHINGTON, June 5.
(UP)-The house appropria-
tions committee today asked
congress to appropriate $9,-
26,509,492 for the army for
the year beginning July 1.-The Sec
ond largest single appropriation in
history.
The bill-$648, ,158,334 above Pres
ident Roosevelt's estlmates-carries
cash for 1886 airplanes, would
push aircraft production in 1912 to
10000 craft eayeag and increase the
army and navy air strength to
$4,000 planes.
1t also authorizes for chief of
staff Gen. George c. Marshall un-
precedented authority to order tanks
and equipment for the armored
forces to whatever limits he thinks
justified "by the state of world
affairs, and recommends granting
Marshall $25 100000 blank check
Not since the World war has
congress been asked TO appropriate
so much money in one lump. The
war department received $1,345,.
915,222 less for operations this year
The committee reported this bill
would swell defense appropriations
authorizations and recommendation
for the period from July l, 1910
to June 30, 1912, including the ST.
900, ,000, 900 lend-lease fund and $6,-
600, 100000 for completion of the
two-ocean navy, to S43,115, ,051, ,142.
The bin contemplates no increase
in the size of the U. s. army but
made funds available to maintain
an estimated average force of about
100000 men.
Largest single item for equip
ment in the bill was the S2,65O,-
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05


ready been completed.
The picket lines of between 1900
and 1000 strikers made way for three
taxicab loads of aviators who took
delivery upon nine combat training
planes and a -engined bomber.
The CIO union, after negotiat-
ing nearly two months over demands
for higher wages and other con-
cesSions called out its 5000 members
on strike and the company prompt
ly closed the plant. The factory,
subsidiary of General Motors cor
poration, employees 10000 persons.
Maj. Donald STAGE, air corps rep
resentative at the plant, said to-
days delivery consisted of nine COM
bat trainers which would be flown
to Kelly Field in Texas and one OF
the new BIS bombers bound for
the air base at New Orleans, Ia.
Other crews of pilots have been
called in, he said, and approximately
Is more ships will be flown away
within few days.
North American announced the
plant would be closed pending word
from the National Defense Media
ton Board in Washington, D. c.
The strike was called by the nego-
tiating committee of the union S
local at the plant. The union MEM
bers previously had voted a blanket
strike authorization to the COM
mittee by a vote OF some 5000 to
200.
Three members of the negotiat-
ing committee including Lew Mich
ener, Pacific coast director of the
union, had gone to Washington,
D. c., along with company officials
to confer with the mediation board
However, six members remained
here and these six voted the walk
out.
1T was case of have to- The
men had become restful of the con-
tinued Stalling and they demanded
action" said William P. Goodman
acting chairman OF the committee.
We've been negotiating almost two
months and today we arc still as
far apart as ever.
For five weeks ou: committee met
with the company IN Los Angeles
and received neither cooperation
nor satisfaction. Now our commit
tee has received the same treat
ment in Washington. Full blame for
Continued on Page 2; Column u
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Japanese SIashes
Neck Amid Flames

With the scene lighted by flames
from blazing buildings and made
eerie by the bowling of frightened
dogs, Ikutaru Kawano, IL, japanese,
was found slowly bleeding to death
Wednesday night as he rested on
a cot in ranch yard 1l4 miles
southwest of Ell Centre.
The Japanese died in the county
hospital early Thursday after at
tendants found farewell letters hid
den in his shirt.
A wine jug, a razor, and tablet
were beside the dying man, Deputy
Coroner Herbert Hughes said. There
was slash across the right side
of the aged mans neck.
Pedro CorteS, alone on the ranch
with the japanese, was awakened
by the bowling dogs He found the
bleeding man and called help.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

free to extend ms lrOnJ "a SIdle-
ment that seemed to apply clearly
to Syria.
There was hint Gen. Charles
De Gaulle, Free French leader who
is now in Palestine, may be engaged
in negotiations seeking to persuade
Syrian authorities to allow a peace
full occupation of the country by
the British.
This arose from statement that
De Gaulles mission in Palestine
was much more important than
mediating differences between his
lieutenant, Gen. Georges Catfoux,
and Wavcll which Turkish reports
alleged have arisen.
A brief dispatch from Bucharest
said Rumanian shipping has been
made available to the Germans for
troop transport.
This report appeared to confirm
Middle Eastern rumors in circula-
ton for several days that the Ger
mans have embarked or are about
to embark troops at Constanza for
transport through the Black sea
and possibly the Dardanelles en-
route to new Middle Eastern fight
ing fronts.
Turkish reports spoke of Axis
control" of the Black sea, giving
rise to speculation as to Russia S
attitude concerning German oper-
ations in. this water area.
The Royal air force engaged in
Continued on Page 2; Column ID
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Imperial County Civilian Defense
Units Will Be Set Up Next Week on
Lines Drawn at San Diego Meeting

neers, fire wardens, nurses, ambu-
lance drivers, radio operators, short
wave operators, etc. The Army also
will assist in the civilian plans.
Every type of equipment will be
listed, the lists to include public and
private equipment believed to be
necessary.
I'm making these plans" Ware
said, experts in handling such sit
uations attempted to outline for
the civilian groups what will be
necessary. Each community. of
course, will have to adapt the plans
to local needs and conditions. 1t
is long range program in which
everyone will be asked to assist"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

of electric energy for defense.
The presidents special message
placed the full force of his admins
tration and the contingencies of
the defense emergency behind a
project upon which he was defeated
in one of the earliest battles of
the New Deal.
That defeat resulted when the
senate refused to give the necessary
two-thirds vote to ratify st. Law
renee treaty between this government
and Canada. In he present case,
Mr. Roosevelt has entered into an
agreement with Canada, which does
not require congressional sanction
except by simple majority vote to
provide funds and authorizations
Even so, cne project faces a hard
fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
p AMBL!Ne
EpoRTER
Stick to Pickles

Maybe E. H. Kirby had better
stick to pickles, ON which he is an
authority, and leave other matters
alone.
Kirby came home the other night
after faithfully following his wife's
orders to fetch sack of flour. That
evening Mrs. Kirby baked a cake.
This isn't quite up to standard"
her husband commented mildly and
Mrs. Kirby agreed as they disposed
of the cake. 4. ..
- Later Mrs. Kirby constructed
some noodles and they, too, were
off par. When she baked a pie, how
ever, Mrs. Kirby began to suspect
that there was something wrong
somewhere.
Kirby had purchased a sack of
pan cake flour.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

The propect calls for total out
lay of $285 100000 by this country,
of which the New York power au-
thority would contribute some $685.
100000. In return, New York would
acquire American power rights and
could dispose of the new low-cost
electric energy as 1t sees fit.
Canada would be required 10 con-
tribute a relatively insignificant
appropriation in proportion TO this
country's outlay. Canada would.
however, be required 10 evacuatc
and flood two small towns In the
project area.
The reason for Canada's small
paying share Is that she will be
credited for her previous work on
the Welland canal, vital LINK In
the Seaway.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Fall Guy

RR's nomination for this years
tough luck athlete goes to George
Fleming.
Not long ago George bowled a
299 game. a single point off of a per-
feet score.
Then he knocked in a hole in
one at the Barbara Worth country
clubs No. Is. The Post-Pre sports
department (such as it is) ignored
the feat and he can't convince any
one it true.
Believe us. 1t is true. RR even
heard the hollering half across the
g0&f course!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

his committee. Stimson's call for
quick passage was made at a press
conference in which he accused its
opponents of making "a lot of friv-
olous objections"
One of those who objected vehe.
mently was Sen. Hiram Johnson, r
Calf, an isolationist leader. He
described the sweeping measure as
"the damndest piece of legislation
I've ever seen"
Stimson said the legislation was
needed to aid the defense program,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Atmospheric Addition

Song fest sequel:
Walter Heinecke's missing hat,
that vanished while that gen.
tlsman was yodeling with a few
cronies early this week, reappeared
Wednesday night, but not until
Walter had given it up for gone and
bought another.
When the lost lid was returned
with fitting ceremony at a city
council meeting. Walter took one
whiff and said:
"Oh boy!"
1t had been perfumedt
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

STAMP pIdIl 1f1dugUTdCtu III ImpC-
rial county this spring.
1t was estimated that the cotton
stamp plan in Imperial county an.
nually will provide approximately
S25. 1000 of increased purchasing pow
or for cotton products. About 1000
persons or 1900 households receive
public assistance.
The plan provides for the distri-
button of surplus cotton products
through the regular channels OF
trade. Those taking part in the pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
With Gestures

With Gestures
Just as musicians tapping foot
has always fascinated RR SO that
I'VE ignore the music, so did young
Stanley Drye's tongue during an
accordion solo the other evening
Stanley coasted serenely through
the easier passages but when he
came to an intricate part, out came
his tongue to curl in concentration
like some of Out Our Ways charac-
eiY. During those moments RR suf-
fered with him, bar by bar, and
then relaxed comfortably when the
tongue returned to cheek and STAN
ley coaSted again.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

gram may purchase with cash n
required monthly minimum Of
amount of stamps and receive
Herewith an equal amount of free
stamps. While participation in the
plan is voluntary, most eligible
families will take part in order
to obtain 81 worth of free stamps
for each 81 worth of stamps pur-
chased, said Edwin c. Garwood,
area supervisor for the surplus mar
keting administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Suffers Attack

Jasper Travers, we'll known FL
Centran, was recovering in the Ell
Centre hospital Thursday from a
slight heart attack suffered early
this week. His physician ordered him
to the hospital for rest but said
his condition was not critical.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

and to provide the government with
powers to take over needed proper
ty patents, and materials.
ut is one of the most important
pieces of legislation 10 expedite de-
fense," he said "It ought to be
passed as soon as possible. On the
one hand. we are being bounded
for not getting along fast enough,
and. on the other. we are being
held up by lot of frivolous objec-
tionS."
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
ONE TIME SLAVE DIES

ALAMEDA, Cal, June S (UP) -
Mrs, Silvia Hoover, who started
life cs a southern slave and watch
ed American history unroll during
four generations, was mourned to-
day by nine children, 35 grand chill
dren, 70 great grandchildren and
one great great grandchild.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
$4,000 Released
For County Fair
Funds Will Complete Grands+and With
Second Story for More Exhibits; Action
Follows Conference at Sacramento

Twenty thousand dollars ready Thursday to bring
the Imperial County Fairs grandstand to par with any
similar structure in California.
State Finance Director George Killion told Secretary
Manager D. " Stewart of the Imperial County Fair Board
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Stamp Plan 7 Takes
In Cotton Goods

The surplus marketing administration Thursday ex-
tended the cotton stamp plan to Imperial county and after
July relief recipients purchase designated cotton
products at retail stores with stamps.
This plan follows the lines the federal food
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Draft Property
Hearing Slated

WASHINGTON, June s. (UP)-The senate military
affairs committee voted today to begin hearings 16
on the draftproperty BILL which Secretary War Henry
L. Stimson said should be enacted as quickly possible
Committee Chairman Robert r. Reynolds D.. ~ c.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
WoveI| Ready to Extend
Front Says communique:
Syria Campaign Hinted
IDe GauI|e in Middle East Possibly to
Pave Way in syria for Peaceful Move
BY British; Maxi Troops on Move
By UNITED PRESS

Middle Eastern front Thursday appeared ready u
open in Syria at almost any moment
British reports emphasized that Gen Sir Archibald
Wavell British Middle Eastern generassimo, now fee
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
North American
Await on Shuts
Off Production
IS Cen+-Per-Hour Wage Rate. I0Cent
Blanket Increase Demands Lead to New
Defense WaIkou+ After Long Bickering

INGLEWOOD, CAL, June 5. (UP)-A strike by the C1O
United Automobile Workers union closed down the North
American Aviation plant which produces oneffth of the
nations military airpanes u S. army air corps pilots
entered the struck factory within few hours fly
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
BASEBALL
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York .................... 900 002 002
Detroit .......-...................-. coo 003 010
Donald Brewer and Rosar; New
houser, NeWsom and Tebbetts.
Boston ........... 103 033 040-l4-l6-
Cleveland 49,. 600 900 010-1-6-2
Harris and Pytlak; Milnar, Heving,
Dorsett JungelS and HemSley.
Philadelphia 49,. 060 600 030-9-9-3
Chicago .............. 010 900 002-3-7-1
Knott and Hayes; Smith, Hallett
and fresh.
Washington ....................... ........ 900 900
~ bouio uUl Ouu
Hudson and Early; GalehouSe and
Ferrell.
All National league games post
poned, rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
CANTALOUPES

Imperial Valley: Demand good
market firm. Carloads fob. cash
track, jumbo 36s, S2.10, Ass $2.35.
Pony ass and 54s $1.15-1.25.
L. A. Hay US. No. l $16.- 1850;
U. s. No. 2 leafy $3.50. No. 2
Sl4-15; Mpls. ept. flax $1.791z.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
20 YEARS AGO {yfm f Hr Emp1RE
JANUARY 2a. 1921

JANUARY 28 1921 Thomas Riggs by telegram Alaska
 
  RoadB Builders Association at the Coliseum in Chicago expected from Ketchikan inspection Chichagoff steamer Northwestern l. north the Admiral Watson saie Seattle this Miss Simpson, who south several months to Admiral Watson. cheatam and Charles Flory the Forest Bureau arrived O Seattle with Alaska Treadwel Gold Company electrician returned here the City of Seattle w. Chace left City Seattle for trip 
 Weather: Highest IS; lowest, IS; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

States Pharmacopoeia)5 potency which is important. One teaspoon capsule of one form of vitamin product may be very different from an equivalent quantity of another vtamin preparation.
 Almost 95 percent of the cod liver oil used in the United States has had to be imported from sources which closed to This decline in imports has been reflected in higher prices The price to the manufacturer of cod liver oil for medicinal pur poses has risen from $20 per barrel in the summer of 1899 to s70 in November 194O The average retail price of a 16-ounce bottle of standard medicinal grades of cod liver oil has increased from 8l cents in September 1889, to 90 cents in November 1940.
 There is also the additional danger that avail able cod liver oil supplies will be exhausted Do nestic production if greatly expanded will fall the development and use of substitutes nec essary
 The fact that prices of all vtamin preparations in the drug market high relative to low-ncome budgets is not due to the defense situation. They were high long before the supplies of cod liver oil have been higher than cod liver oil. If the impor tation of cod liver oil remains curtailed it may well come to exceed other sources of vitamins and D in price
 If consumers realize that vitamin products of the U.SP potency may be used safely substitutes there is expectation that cheaper vitamn preparations may be marketed.
 In which Alaska fish will become more inn portant than ever to the nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
VITAMINS FROM ALASKA

Alaska salmon, habut and sabIefsh may con-
 tribute considerably to the countrys national defense effort if impending shortage of cod liver oil should develop, according to the January IA issue of Defense" the official bulletin Of the National Defense Advisory Commission
 There is no reason, says MT. Knudsens paper why the cod liver oil shortage should result in harm ful curtalment in this nation Of the consumption of vitamns A and D.
 There are two other important sources of vita mins and D from which suitable cod-liver oil substitutes are being derived Other fish oils such as halibut swordtish. sablefish menhaden sardine shark. tuna and salmon are rich in one or both of these vitamns and abundant quantities of synthetic Wtamin D can also be produced by rradation of er- gosterols and cholesterols
 In using vitamin substitutes for cod liver oil consumers must remember that it is the number of vitamin and vtamin D units of USP United
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

plying the role of universal educa- tion and it isn't working out.
 When the program was launched last July l, the schools enthusiastic ally opened their doors wide on all applicants and turned over their vo- cational shops and staffs. They are now learning industry won't take some of the trainees on a bet.
 In one mid Western state, which has become a center of defense pro- duction, check of the first batch of trainees revealed large number who couldn't get jobs because of in ability to meet rudimentary quail fications for physical condition, ap- titude and background
 The schools also have discovered that the program is a lot bigger than they anticipated and is inter- fering with their regular activities. Some now are demurring at keeping their shops open on a 23-hour basis, tNCli II LliC NJONCl pays the freight,
 The Defense Commission is now studying strongly-worded confi- dential report from the Interstate Conference on Defense Employment recommending drastic changes of ne training program. Among them re:
 l. Training should be conducted eparately from regular vocational
 ducation activities.
 2. Type of training and trainees 5hould be based on specific indus rial needs and should be approved " the U. S. Employment Service.
 3 Private defense training" schools and finance companies that are advancing funds for tuition hould be investigated by govern ment agents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
MIR. PRESIDENT AND MIR. SPEAKER

Long service in the Territorial Legislature was rewarded this session in the selection of presiding officers for the House and Senate The President Of the Senate is also the dean of the Senate and the Speaker of the House is the nestor of that body
 Senator Henry Roden, many probably have forgotten was a member of the Senate in the First Territorial Legislature in 1913 Then came a long interval until he became Senator again for the 1923 session to until the present That makes siy Legislatures Roden has seen come and go. The 18th will be his last for at least while the Senator having been elected Territorial Attorney General in the baloting last September He will take office April l. just after the Legislative session adourns.
 Rep Fl. H. McCutcheon is also serving in his sixth Legislature. He has been a member of the lower house continuously since 1931.
 If experience counts for anythng-and of course it doesthe 18th will be ably served by it's President and Speaker