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Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
Autopsy Planned
On Body of Pilot
Ir Airlirer Crash

ST THOMAS Cnt.. Nov. IT.
Smiley lawson. .mef Ontario
coroner s1a ;oday that he would
perform ar autopsy upon ,he eody
OF Pic, David I. Cooper. "a. to de
termrnc wnc;Ncr there VAS : physi-
ca, reason tc~ he crash and sub
seQucu, explosion Of an An"ric 4
air,.ucs plans which KILLED Cooper
and II ,,hr' PERSONS.
The top O, the planes control lever
was >tll clurneu n nis right hand
The hca, lad melted tie meta.
around tine bones
we know only tins. That the
plane was flying IL bad weather.
il spun into the ground There Is
no indication as to the eaHse of the
tragedy" said Lawson Who was
conducting a separate investigation
with a jury ot 10 E,gm county far
merS
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
COMMUNITY NEWS
ALAA40-VERDE
news NOTES

Ms. Roy E3der ana daughters
D1rl> and Johnnie Sue and Mrs
BuG MeKep7.e ana TWO children
per- Sunday visiting Mrs. MCKen-
&c sister. Mrs larson o. Verde
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
S0ufhIands Phone
Operators to Wore
On Strike Project

LOS ANGELES, Nov. l fUPl -
Four thousand telephone operators
from Ventura to San Diego prepar-
ed today to take a strike vote in a
demand for higher wages.
Delegates representing the girls
voted to l TO hold a vote. The
delegation represented local units
of the Traffic Employees league of
Southern California [ independent .
The request was a compromise
from an original demand for $50
The company offered an increase to
$27 but the league rejected the
proposal
A strike of operators would paral
lyze communications, in this vital
area of defense industries, military
and naval bases. and it was under
stood the union expected the dis
putc to be certified to the defense
mediation board in the event an
affirmative vote is obtained.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02

The longest trip from the cncamp-
ment Was = miles and !hcn they
were within L quarter OF a mile
of forest ranger station when they
turned back.
Each night they returned to the
camp and fired from their Very
pistols a few Of their precious sup
ply of signal rockets. It was one OF
these, spotted by a farmer, which
led To their rescue
They parachutcd from their
planes when fog forced a flight Of
l9 P-4O fighters to oreaK up over
the mountains en- route from March
Field 10 Mcclellan Field Sacra-
mcnto. Neither knew that the other
had lett his plane but Miller saiG
thcr momtalnside meeting was rs
casual as thc famous African intro
duction of David Liylngstonc anG
his rescuer. Henry Stanley
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
CODE OF THE FILLS
Ir Saves Lives of Lost Pilots

FRESNO. Cal. Nov. l up Al
anzrrVn m6ntaiuccr-- prospeetor
O. .raupcr o. hunter who obeyeG
TIE code of the hills was credites
today with saving the lives of tive
Amy Hers who spent week lost
N A Sierra Nevada Canyon, two
mic. high
lIeutenants Jack c. West and
LEONARD Lydou, who jumped from
der tiny fighter planes high over
tat Sierra Neyadas Oct "a Wert
spared starvation and exposure be-
caase the mountaineer kept his
iarGer full and his latchstring out
They found canned beans and
sarned beef, matches. some fire
wood. fishing pole and a tent
W4th the food and equipment they
existed a week and today physicians
Il. Il Fresno hospital said they Snt-
lercd only exhaustion from their
adventure.
They were sleeping around the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02

clock i'll their FIRST sustained rcst
since they jumped. Major G. $
Miller. who led the reScU" party uD
Barton Peak in King Canyon Ma
tional Park yesterday to bring then,
out. said they told him they haC
kept each other awake throughout
the week because they feared that
they would freeze to death if they
fell asleep.
PITCHED TENT
He said they pitched the tcnt
because they believed it would be
warmer than the SNOW banked ga
bin. In front they built 4 bonfire
They also were protected by their
flying suits.
They spent their days fishing il
the mountains streams and tramp
ing through the canyCn scc';uG :"
way out. Their excursions however.
were limited because they wore o"iN
oXfords and their lect grew cold.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
(: Inn
Notes

Weekend visitors in San Diego
were Mrs. Ruby Carlton accompan-
icd by Miss Edwena Bransom"
While there they attended the
teachers meeting
MI and Mrs. Burl Waldon Of
Fresno we're visiting in the valley
with the Lee ThomaSons. The
Waldons motored to San Diego for a
few days.
Wilbur Rosenbaum and Philip
Bone were home from San Diego
over the weekend
Mrs Iva Lee Higgins, one o: the
4H club leaders. spent the week
END at the Seeley Camp at San
Bernardino.
Recent visitors from Hilltop were
Mr. and Mrs. Fred La Rue.
Mr. and Mrs. Brinton Gallaher
enjoyed a pleasant weekend in San
D!egC.
Miss Anna Collins of Los Angeles
visited over the weekend III the
valley with her mother. Mrs. Vio-
let Collins.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02

Nj. and Ny Ca.,>,:- e.o-C. g.
leave .or BaKsrs..e.- :" ..c'
tine.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02


D1r> and Johnnie sac and Mrs
Bua MeKep7.e ana TWO children
paG. Sunday visiting Mrs MCken-
&c sister. Mrs. larson 0. Verde.
NJ Joe Hammer Who has beer.
very II al The Valley hospital il,
HC.tN.Na. returned to her home il
the Alamo district Saturday where
She IS convalescine
NJ. Fred Strauhen called at tne
nOme Of her parents. Nj and Mrs
NJ A I. BerashouSe Sunday were
: 7 Hall Of Date City, Sunday.
V.sl,orS a. t. homo of A1r. anG
NJ anG Ms Eye"t Warren OF
Er~1.ev aad len Bernshouso Of
S2!. DECO
Niece. Williams e San Dle-c
>p-n, tte weekend a :he home o.
LIS .a'hs.. F. 4 Williams Of Alamo
=. 6 f Tu-,le called on Mrs.
r Ryc.-oa e HoitYil,e Saturday.
" Do4 K!tchine and baby
d-Ich.nr ot L., Angeles are visit
II. a. - hcme q. Mrs. Kitching :
p2rcr.s. NJ. ana Mrs. R Ryer-
sc.
VI aad aIrs. Claude supes Of
Sau d. wee recent visitors at
Tho n-mo = Nj and Ms. :. z
Pree,e.
Joy May1eId ard Elaine Roger
:r-tored ron, Los Angeles Satur-
da, 9 p-nd weekend with joys
parents VI. aad Ms Curtis May
.-0'- e Eorde
". &C .,rs. :. " Brooks Of IN
.. sp-at soveral GAYS at the
hcno . der zon-.n-law anG
d&u-s.e. II. anG Mrs Carl Han
-:'-Ql.
NJ ! / Bensaagsc aud Gau.a-
'~o. L5s~l-ss. 'He'or7d to Ontly.9
-ercn'l" % v.sa VIII 1geHdz.
i. 4na Il. ia Tuttlc ~or-
.:.ao~ ~ucs5z SaaaT Of NJ. and
u O : T4.tle
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
W elders 10 Vote
On Plane Strike

So FRANCISCO No. :. Up
-U".degs =. /. <l-eiee and San
L.ee2 alrcraft p.at.s today ar
.r.aces ,arv @o4.d taEe d ,tnEc
.,'o = llscc 4 co..es..@c bargain
...a = "eeICl..
- ~. ur:.D,ss o. 'ac Uu!'"l
s...sa:. H't.aas. seeH a-,0L0my ~.
'.--s ..1arelae... a..sa Il tn
i.5... - L9cEieez- - aaG co.,
.-n,Ica'ed Alrc~s1. where tney nos
az ~sr!NseEteo D. .he Intcynauon
q. Z. oel-t.on q Machnls,e 'AFL D..
T." s's3Er tsses. came a. $3.50
Yridor ca.p.g' - Il Pacific cOas;
'r.pFa~o a,ga..ec ord from their
i.ades- Il Washington that will
.eYc mon. oae,. % work. They have
pen lc.c t1r aear.y two weeks IL
i've P42a. .5osaa ard and toi
live CaEs a. 10 Aaoclcs. delaying
Won: =. $2gsoo5 900 II defense co".
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
Ri K Al 7IlIL C.iRRIERS
HOLD BANQUET

H.-a. H.. carriers =: 80 saI.e.
I'D .he.s .aaic- az having ban
o'r. Saturday n.er' 4. - Ca..:9.-
..-a .c'r.. : af.gc.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
WESTk0RLAND
news NOTES

WI anu -NL D A~CII OlEllLL. vi LOS
Angeles. were weekend guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs O. G.. KlllingsWorth
Mrs. Stentz is a sister of Mr.. Kill
lngSWorth.
ROLAND Ostrander spent last
weekend in San Diego renoWin =,
school acquaintences
M and Mrs. Melvin Holman
nave moved into the Martin home
on Fifth street which was recently
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs w. D
Cranston. The Cranstons moved
OTCr on Sixth street.
The American Legion and Auxih-
cry had their regular meetings
Monday night at the Legion hall
a delicious pot luck dinner was en-
jCTed before the business routine
EC.h the Post and Auxiliary will.
'O!n in with the other Posts OF the
|alley At the Armisticc day ccle-
DrarOn II T. Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
NJIE AUTHORIZED

lna..@ O.. 1.slncsa a2c!. a. IL;
t..e.o- =. ,ae aIrcra., We.ucrs
#..l.aceQ at,e' q conference VIII
.,.paaf representatives. mat union
aaro.rs Lac granted authority ~:
'rsre Yote i agreeable 70 CON-
l2,- s'.s.a.e aud ,ue machlu.,.
..o. It Ion areadI ho.d
~. .rs,'s - ! .s.3s Rtan EyrI
tl-s...a. G..'se NJrhreD auc
S,..t a..e:a.. s.a.'. Il .J.,ier,
Ca..g.aia
j. Sa. 3.e-g + [ brown c..-
.Ic' tcss a,a..p l. .Ae macn.a
...s .t4a.. 80 al. macEIn.sJ
rc: -. .alselIea" - re ,trH'
..lr9r a. CyasGudatcC Uu,cr
.c.1ea "a ea.H naye petuDn,C
1.c .agys Dcaae .or an election at
o,. a..ca'.a AID been turned do"i
.ct. ,H.c l.. sad.
H'oNa# csp4=s.ee nc bpmc he 90
-... s.g9a VOID %caEen The pow.
r .1 H.. ha.ana MM Hh.rI f
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02

Nj and Ny Ca..,.:- e..o-c- g.
leave .cr Baksrs.-c.. =. ..ur'
time
Mrs NeIie Dari~. Ralph Osy.,
and Mrs. J 7 Cf.cIe speH; SUNDAY
ct tho h5me q Nj. and M. Lon
nie Murphy a COscho!l5 OK.
guests a tbs Murphy home Wy
Mss Edith DaN.s. Ms, EG.,. ANIL
son and Nj. ana NJ, LJ..> CI-
prani and Nc d,IE",e. 0: L.
Angeles
Miss Irene W..aam- Is =:
D-ego i-s.tu. - ..'...
Mrs Bonnie PA" anc NJ A.o"~'
Foster Of San Do P-,e Hcc.",.-
visitors Al tn p .,.., .!c.t =.
Sesley
Bert Of,clo r!,..ea t,.""c- ia Los
Angeles tbs WeeseuG a.G a.~r
drove 10 Xonu.a - 500 IT,. .ra-n-:.
Herman OftaAe aad r. :"..t
Mr.. Rossl. C"e... a.G ~.
Ruby Womaci; #e,r ealv,..s.e- .a
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
SeeIeV
Notes

Mrs Nilhe Mcdowell ala Ms
Dorothy Hevne We're o2.20s:",>o> -
4 party given II honor e NJ N3H-
othv Canostre al The ior.- q Nj
Mcdowell Monday a.tcyuo0'.
Games We're PLAYED which Great
Cd a erea; deal Of m.rrImen: NJ
Ada Foster W.nnng anG MIS- Nau1t
Pcsenbereer Winning prizes i, c.:
fGrcnt games.
just before coffee and caEc "a.
served a basket OF .andK Icul.i.
GaintilE wrapped va presented <
Mrs. Canestra from invited friends
Those present were. Mo>Ga-?c
Ada Foster Bea CalSnS. Allc-
Walker. Helen Ba-llct; IA.ei.,
Dean. Maude RoSeDbe.-er. DCyy'E,
CaneStra. Wm Buns. c J. ~
Coy. Sybl keyes ed Louise R.,."-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02
SEEK AUTONOMY

H." s!ML.fancGus move Tcrc fOl =
loving thc ant central pattern D..
complain, already voiced b. ship
ya:c workers - lack Of autonomy
The Wc.dcrs are represented b,
eight or niue different unions ana
have .lcessfulv sought al Or
2aAlzaLlon oi their oTn from the
AL. Tho "irce naYe turned I.
-" .rcerclcert 4nlc&.
Fcrmaucu;c. 40. Aa5 @orEna
a2rccncLt NH the AL Meta
TraIcs Joln 2. Frey, president oI
tAc cDIrcl j. expected here from
S+altle T.fa.a few Gays To review
he cn,Irc situation.
Strike !caders in Los Angeles IL
sIst they Na"c "on their battic anC
aIe getting cooperation Of Il" ship
yayc Tie" withdrew an ordcr fol
picKctn2 tor ards tnere carly
"cs,ero.T.
CrGeIs u !et.IL u WoTk. however
~ ISL come from President Kari V
MOTIF, and V.cr President Dave
Hasyr r the Uu'aa WeIders, WnG
are IN WasMne.lu . confer with
Sidnc. HIl.mau Il sociate-d director
ot the OPM.
Edaor Is occre'al. 9t the Seattle
CoU.c. u Weid"ls ard Bulntrs
a.t a." Won .-t-.A 4rGe. affecting
Los hn2e.cs @a4lc also affect thc
urI'Ir.U ''9ftr. - Gcitflr
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-02

Consolidated :. he MachinIsts IN
ion C9nscllGated employees about 25t
|eldrrS Lockheed Vega $50.
n 'hc San Fr2rcisco pa area
"c.ders omp!o"ed a. Tie sI00G0. Coz
PtrmaAen.e Magnes1m plant an1
i'f W11.c!,dge Tractor Wor.s an
EDlHreG nor withdrawal from the
hFL Me,a.a Trade Council an.
attI-aNon "I.u The independent
Cn!'cc Wc.cers Cgt,ers aad Heit-
pr.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
White Endorses
wilIkie Proposal
On Desfroyers

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 13 CUP
Wendell Wilkes proposal to senc
more U. S. destroyers and bombers
to Great Britain today had the
endorsement of William Allen
White, newspaper editor and former
chairman of the committee to de-
fend America by aiding the allies
In a special Lincoln Day address
TO Tucson Republican club, White
said he had observed with interest
the various opinions on the con-
gressional Lease-Lend bill express
ed by the three honest, intelligent
and courageous leaders of the Re-
publican partly Herbert Hoover,
ALI Landon and Wendell Willkie.' -
To my way of thinking" White
said, "Willkie is dead right"
"If the mad men of Europe win.
four-fifths of the world will come
under Germany's domination. De-
mocracy - this Republic - cannot
survive in a world four-fifths en-
slaved an one-fifth free"
He minimized charges that the
Lease-Lend bill would give Presi-
dent dictatorial powers, saying the
assertions were comparable to SINH
lar charges made against Abraham
Lincoln in Civil War days.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13

treaty rights to build this canal.
II would be a splendid supplement
to the Panama Canal; in addition
to lessening the fleets steaming
time between the two coasts Of the
United States. it would be effective
insurance against the present dam
ger of a total blockade if the single
canal is closed by sabotage or dir
ect attack.
The Nicaraguan canal is perhaps
the one war measure that would pay
for itself. Battleships don't pay divi-
dends, but commercial canals do.
The transit tolls for commercial
shipping, now and in larger meas
ure after the war is over, would
more than reimburse the United
States for its total investment"
Only about IS miles of new wa
terway would have to be dug to
connect the Atlantic and Pacific
across Nicaragua, the president said,
pointing out the route on a large
map in his office at the presidential,
on a hill overlooking Managua.
This new waterway would connect
the Pacific with the great lake of
Nicaragua, 90 miles long and 40
miles across. The lake in turn is
connected with the Atlantic by the
San Juan river.
There is room for the combined
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
Husband Complains
Wife Made Him
Sleep With Monkey

SAN JOSE, Cal, Feb. 13 (UP)-
When monographs are penned on
the sleeping habits of monkeys,
Carl A. Eeckmah wGl be well
qualified to write one.
Beckman, a 58-year-old engineer,
wants a divorce from his wife,
Mary Alice Beckman, 81, who says
she once was know as ,"the great
Delma," trapeze artist, on grounds
she forced him to sleep with her
pet monkey. For ten years, no less.
Mrs. Beckman, in a cross-com-
plant, conceded the monkey slept
with her and Beckman, but only on
cold nights.
The engineer told his tale yester-
day to goggle-eyed Superior Judge
Charles Davidson. Sleeping with the
monkey was his wife's idea, he
said. She thought more of the ST.
mian than she did of him and on
more than one occasion remarked
to friends:
There's more sense in that
monkey than in Carl Beckman."
The monkey eventually became
i'll and he took it to the humantt
society which destroyed it, said
Reckman. And do you know what?
He said his wife accused him of
its murder.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13

PHOENIX, Feb. l3. (UP) - The
state senate today opened the way
to wide de-sweeping investigation
of assertedly "eXorbitant" power
rates in Arizona after Sen. Will
lam CoXon of Pinal county blister
ingly attacked the Salt River val
| lev Water Users Association for
infamous mismanagement" which
he claimed had left Casa Grande
valley farmers in the most per
ilous' position in history.
The small, fiery senator arose to
the floor shortly after the senate
convened for the day and presented
resolution asking that corporation
commission to investigate the pol
icies of the association and to
prescribe fair and just rates for
electricity.
! "Once more" Coxon said, II re-
| luctantly find it necessary to at
tack the association in relation to
its dealings win farmers of the
Casa Grande valley.
I'm the l4th session, introduced
measure which had as its main
purpose the idea of getting the
assurance that they (the farmers)
would not suffer from shortage
of electricity. Guarantees were
made by the association that ade-
quate power would be supplied but
unfortunately they were not kept.
This summer at the peak of the
growing season, the Casa Grande
farmers were told by the associa-
ton that their power would be cut
from a firm base to Sc hours per
week. Ten days later, it was cut
| to % hours a week.
This was in the midst of the
growing season and the resultant
loss to the farmers has been one
of the most astounding disasters
| have seen in lifetime"
He said the abrupt cessation of
adequate power TO operate pump
ing plants had delayed reckoning
of their cotton crops to such an
extent that they were later ruined
by heavy rains. This, he said, re-
suited because the water users
failed to make thorough survey
of power needs so that they might
be met when the time arrived"
i This infamy, this negligence,
will bring about the highest delin-
quent tax list in the history of
Pinal county. I have stated mis-
management in the organization be-
fore and I allege it once again."
Coxon said.
When the power was curtailed,
Coxon said, the farmers at great
expense to themselves installed die
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13


! navies of the world in the lake of
Nicaragua" Somoza said. THE Is
land of Omotepe, in the middle OF
the lake, would make an ideal naval
station-and the United States is
welcome to it. Ships stationed in
the Lake of Nicaragua would be
quickly available on either ocean,
In addition, anchorage in fresh wa
ter sweetens hulls and cleans them
of sea growth"
A major construction job already
undertaken by Nicaragua itself is
the republics share Of the great
inter American highway from north
to south. This road which when
completed will be the worlds great
est. has been surveyed and is under
construction from the United States
to Panama.
In Nicaragua long stretches are
already paved from the capital city
of Managua in both directions,
while work is progressing continu-
ously in the rougher terrain at the
borders of Honduras to the north
and Costa Rica to the SOUTH
we are doing our part OF this
Job as fast as we can, General
Somoza said, but if the United
States could help us with credits
for more modern road building ma
chinery and equipment we could
push ahead a great deal faster, and
Uncle Sans ability to move mobile
artillery and mechaniZed defense
forces up and down Central Amer
lea to the Panama Canal would be-
come an actuality that much SOON
er.
I'VE would repay these credits.
We have a balanced budget in Mic
aragua: in fact we we're able to re-
turn a small surplus to the treasury
in 1940."
The president is large, youthful
appearing man, educated in Phlla-
delphia and proud of what he terms
his second Countrywide U. S.
There is no anti-gringo feeling in
Nicaragua. The presidents own
friendly attitude toward Americans
is a reflection of The general atti-
tude of his people. Most of the
Americans resident In Nicaragua
have made themselves thoroughly
acceptable to the country.
The American colony includes Col.
Irving A. Lindberg, collector gen.
eral of customs for the republic;
Col. Hugh Phillips, chief of the
widespread radio system of the Mic
araguan army, with 81 stations
throughout the republic; Col. Char
les L. Mullins, jr., assigned by the
United States army at the invita-
ton of Somoza to organize and
direct Nicaraguas West Point, the
national military academy which
already has 100 student Officers en-
rolled from all over the nation for
it's strict three-year course. The
president has made Colonel Mullins
a brigadier general in the Nicara-
guam army.
Living costs are currently very
low in Nicaragua, with the Cordoba
which was formerly tied to the dol
lar on an even-value basis now ex-
changeable at the official rate OF
five cordobas to one dollar. There
are no income or sales taxes, and
real estate taxes are practically
nonexistent. The country's revenues
come primarily from customs duties,
certain imposts and the government
monopolies of tobacco. liquor and
matches.
Nicaragua has survived the defla-
ton of the coffee market better
than most of it's Central American
neighbors. due to recent sharp
resurgence of its gold mines. Four
major mines are now operating.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
By FRANK III. BARTHOLOMEW

MANAGUA. Nicara qua. Feb. 1S.
CUP)-If construction or the long
discussed canal across Nicaragua
from Atlantic to Pacific is under
taken by the United States govern
ment as a war measure, the arabic
lands on both sides of the canal
will be opened TO colonization by
American workmen who wish to re-
main after the construction job is
finished, President AnastaSio Somo-
"a told the United Press today.
1T is going to take the United
States a good many years to COM
plete its two ocean navy" the ener-
getic Nicaragua president said. 1T
seems to me that a canal across
Nicaragua, cutting by days the
transit time from coast to coast by
the Panama canal, would have a
defensive value of obvious merit.
The United States holds full
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
Coxon Recommend
For Ambassador 10
Mexico from U.S..

pHOENIX, Feb. l3. (UP)-The
state senate by unanimous vote
today memorialized President Roose-
welt to appoint Sen. William CoXon
of Pinal county as ambassador to
Mexico in event of the resignation
of incumbent ambassador JoSephus
Daniels.
Ringing voice vote was taken
after Sen. H. H. Baker of Yuma
county and Sen. James Babbitt OF
Coconino county, sponsors of the
memorial. paid glowing tribute to
Senator Coxon for The high esteem
he enjoyed in the eyes of Mexican
president, Manuel Avila Camacho,
and the Mexican people.
I'VE all know that Senator Cox
on is a man of exceptional ability,
Baker said. He knows the president
and men of Mexico, he knows the
people and their temperament and
I know he will be valuable as am
bassador 10 that country.
He is so democratic he can as
sociate with kings and not lose
the common touch" -..
Sen. H. H. DAutremont of Pima
county also joined in the praise OF
CoXon.
Il had the pleasure of accom-
panying the senator to Mexico over
the Weekend he said. Il know
from observation that he has the
sympathetic understanding of the
people and the respect of the high
est and the lowest
After the memorial was adopted,
Senator Coxon arose and thanked
his colleagues for the action.
II had neither cognizance nor
knowledge of this action" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
CAMP ORD PROJECl
WINS APPROVAL

WASHINGTON, Feb. UP)-
Rep. John z. Anderson, y, CALI,
announced today that resident
Roosevelt has approved W WPA
projects for Camp Ord With total
$1,425,612.
One provides $203, ,459 for II con-
struction of a recreation blding
for enlisted men at the caml The
other calls for 81 1,222,l54 foi i'm
proving facilities at the Presto at
Monterey and at Camp OrS by
clearing and landscaping, Tee
surgery, grading, reconuiIiohe
buildings, plumbing. and elecIcai
roads and paths, and rehaplllIang
facilities.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-13
Poisoned Candy
Sends Ex.Boxer
To Hospital

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 CUP)-
Joseph A. Rowland, once world S
middleweight champion prizefighter
was in critical condition today
from eating poisoned candy which,
police said, he forced a woman
friend to share with him.
Mrs. Blanche Van Nostrand, AZ,
said he forced her to swallow two
pieces. Her condition was less SER
ious. Rowland. 62, known in the
prize rings 80 years ago as Joe
Duffy, was given little chance to
survive. He ate seven pieces.
Mrs. Van Nostrand said they
Quarred after drinking a bottle
whisky and bottle of wine in
her apartment. Rowland told her
you're going to die" and pulled
out the tablets which he told her
were candy. She said he grabbed
her throat and forced down two
pieces. then picked up a butcher
knife and slashed her hands.