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The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23

got arrested. After those incl dents, all was quiet along the Potomac until Abe Tikotsky start ed picketing the pickets.
 TikotSky came from Spring field, III. He is an electrician, a member of the AFL Electricians Union and was in the American Merchant Marine during the World War.
 He said his one-man campaign against the White House picket line just came to him all of a sudden when he read a story about it in the newspapers and got mad. He says his picketing will be as nearly perpetual as his job will permit. "I'l keep at it all my spare time until my legs give out" he explains.
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23
TICKETS PICKETED

The American Peace Mobiliza- ton pickets who have been walk ing 24 hours a day in 3 hundred yard long oval ia fr2 Il of the White House have been having troubles.
 On two occasions soldiers, and CT ano.her occasion, a Marine have charged into their midst With fists flying, momentarly dis ruptng the perpetual peace wig H." Oae soldier and the Marine
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23
GHOST SHIPS BEING PUT IN COMMISSION; TICKETS ARE PICKETED
By Jack Stinnett
WASHINGTON, June - Notes

WASHINGTON, June - Notes from the Capital scene:
 Imagine the surprise of the gents in the Maritime Commits sion the other day after spending hours on press releases telling how the last of their ghost fleet of World War merchant ships had been put back into commits sion, then discovering one skele- ton still in the closet.
 The original story said that the motor ship West Grana, last of that old fleet, which slid down the ways for conveys to the AL lies more than 20 years ago, was being lowed from its berth in the James River, near Norfolk, Va, for recondtitioning at Mobile, Ala.
 The West Grama's log was ccmbed for romantic items. Then Maritime discovered the steam ship West Hematite was still ted up at New Orleans.
 IL isn't hard to understand how the Maritime press relations di- vision almost jumped the gun. When the commission set up shop five years ago it took over from the old shipping board a ghost fleet of 196 vessels - row after row of old tubs that had been gathering barnacles and rust in ports all over the country. The commission junked or chartered 63. Then, to avoid glutt:ng the shipping market, it quit selling them and came into the presen, world crisis with 113.
 h recent months, the commis- sion has been getting rid of these ghosts, It really doesn't matter much whether the West Hematite (5,62l gross tons, with a speed of l2 knots) Or the West Grama is the last ghost to ride the waves again. It matters a lot that all of that old World War merchant fleet which wasn't junked now IS back in Cor is being recondition- ed for) service.
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23
FISH'S IDEAS TAKE"

About a month ago, when the House of Representatives voted down legislation 17l-117) for a Iblackout rehearsal in Washing ton, Rep. Hamilton Fish, the ir- repressible anti administration congressman from New York kept the House roaring with laughter for minutes with his mock Substitute bill"
 Spreading the satire thickly, MT. Fish suggested sandbags for the Capitol, White House, and Su prene Court, gas masks for con- gressmen, air raid watchers on the Washington monument. and air raid sirens on all public buildings with exception of the Department of Labor"
 Now, with Fiorello LaGuardia in the saddle at the Office of Ci- vlllan Defense, almost everything Mr. Fish suggested in his mock legislation is being considered. The District of Columbia local Council of Defense already has before it report recommending acquisition of air raid sirens and special compliment for combating lncendiary bombs. Another re- port being prepared will outline plans for evacuation of civilians. Plans have been completed to re- move 600,00O rare and priceless Items from the Library of Con gresS. Thousands of Washington ians will register shortly as vol unteer in civilian defense set up not at all unlike London's. And air raid shelter possibilities Ii the build .ngs on Capitol Hill nave been surveyed.
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23
Finnish Reserves
 Are Called Up

HELSINKI, June 20 - Finnish reserves were called ino active service at midnight last night and the Government sharply cur tailed civilian train traffic soon afterward to facilitate military preparations.
 A Presidential decree made all reserve officers into regular army officers, and stated that all army and navy cadets are to be grad uated immediately and will be- come lieutenants. It was announc ed previously that years active service was requisite for new officers.
 The Finnish people are calm, quietly obeying measures to safe guard their independence as they did in 1889 when the war with Russia was started. Finnish news papers discussed what was called 2 Russian-German crisis. The Hel sinki Sanomat observed that "causes, independent of our con trol, may give events turn and can jeopard.ze our sovereignty, peace and liberty. To this extent we are forced to defend them with everything in our power"
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23

Gothenburg, Sweden, quoted a message from Stockholm saying travellers from Russia and Fin land have reported frantic mo- bilization" along the railway line from Moscow to Leningrad. The line is reported blocked by troops and material.
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23

These Boy Scouts using the revised Handbook for Boy with by Norman Rockwell among the Scouts and Leaders America Who since l9o have found the volume
 friend helpful partner In 31 69OOOOO copies have The edition contains color supplement the Flag Code Scout Uniforms and Insignia for Scouts of Oath by Scouts alike the Handbook contains valuable we'll many phases of nature study
The Nome nugget., 1941-06-23
FRANTIC MOBILIZATION"

LONDON, June 20 - An Ex- change Telegram dispatch from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
BY HARRY CRIMSON NEA Service Sports Editor


 There is not yet 8 demand for 6 new manager in Cleveland.
 It must be that the boys are still too stunned.
 But, after all, the Indians are 8 well-balanced club. They have a one-man pitching staff in Teller and one-lnaI1 attack in Heath.
 It remained for the BrooklynS to demonstrate that the Cubs require more than a point job.
 When three sections of the center field bleachers at Wrigley Field were cleared of spectators and the seats daubed deep maroon to give batters @ more favorable hitting back ground, the Bruins threatened to become something of a power at home.
 Things went along fine until the Flatbushers took a liking to the decorations, too-to the extent of A hits and 24 runs in a three-game sweep.
 There were times when Jimmy wilson's pitchers wished they were still pitching out of white shirts.
 Casey Stengel, greatest aouthority on the subject, insists Pete Reiser did not become 8 bonafide Dodge by passing Billy Herman on the bases in Chicago.
 Stengel contends that the become 8 full-fledged Dodger an athlete has to pass two mates on the bases. Why, once in Cincinnati" ex- plains the inimitable Casey, . Dodger at heart, 'Lonne Frey and another Dodger passed each other going in opposite directions"
 While Doc Protho secuted, either for another job or some one to make the Phillies less futile, old Hans Lobert took the club on its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
TOM STIDHAM PREP ARES
 FOR "T" PARTIES

Milwaukee, Aug. T.--Suspicious Tom StidhaTn won't be surprised if his Marquette university football team runs into quite few TT" par- ties this fall.
 Because of the success of the sys- tenn last year, st1dhann expects TT" formation plays to crop up in the offenses of possibly -as many as five Marquette opponents Wisconsin. Michigan state, Duquesne. Missis- sippi and Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
SNEAD, SMITH CHOICE
 FOR CANADIAN OPEN

Toronto, Ont, Aug. T~-(UP) -- A field of 126 golfers including g United States players, topped by defending champion Sammy Snead, starts competition today in the Canadian Open golf championship over the Lambton country club course.
 Snead rules as favorite with Hor- ton Smith, winner of the recent St. Paul open, close second choice.
 Other name" golfers included Jug McSpaden, 1889 winner and runnerup last year; Ralph Guldahl, 1899 runnerup; Gene Sarazen; Bobby Cruickshank; Ray Mangrum; John- ny Bulla; Ky Laffoon; Lloyd Man. grum, and Dutch Harrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
NEW B. U. COACH

Boston, Aug. T-(UP)--Russell E. Peterson, athletic director and for seven years head coach of football, baseball and basketball at Ameri- can International college, Spring Held, today was appointed varsity football line coach ct Boston tlni- versity.
 Paterson succeeds Al Kawal who resigned to coach at Michigan State college this fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
ST. LUCY'S WIN

Three hit pitching by Jamele and some timely clouting by St. Lucy parish baseball team batters, gave the north end CYO league entry 8 6 to 0 shutout victory over Sacred Hearts last night in the only game played. Farraro of the winners hit a three-bagger and 8 single against Reardon who was reached for nine hits though he famed seven. Score St. Lucy's ......... 101 4X-6 g c Sacred Heart ...... GOO 00-0 2
 Jamele and D'Augustino; Rear don and Blondeau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
PENN STATE ATHLETES
 CAUGHT IN THE DRAFT

State College, Pa, Aug 7.-Penn state College loses two athletes to the army.
 Bobby Baird, boxing captain elect and rlnner-up for the l45- pound national collegiate cham plonship, has been drafted.
 Barney Ewell, negro sprinter named on the N. c. A. A. All- America track team, will report to his selectiye service board, Sept. 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
DUSTY SOFTBALL

Industrial League softball games carded for tonight include the fol- lowing:
 Chase Metal vs. Waterbury Man ufacturing, Hamilton No. 1 (Ray and Grudzinski)
 Farrel vs. Waterbury Tool. Ham ilton No. 2. (Stanco and Crichton.)
 Somers Brass vs. Scovill. Fulton No. 1. (ZingarelM and Crocco)
 Chase once vs. Watertown Un- dergaTTnent. Washington No. l. (Kenny and Philibert.)
 (Paper Box forfeit winner over defCnct BIake-J -Johnson.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
1|[a N E7 |H|Ia|[N|E 0|Ia|s LalllLa)Ll[ [@ll
Cleveland Too Stunned to Hop on Manager Toothless Cubs Need More Than Paint Job; Dodgers Must
 Pass Two on Base to Qualify

most successful road trip in years.
 It will serve Han Lobert right if Gerry Nugent makes him manager.
 An outdoor basketball game at Manhattan Beach, N. F., was in- terrupted Il times by fights between players.
 That Is the one reason why box ing doesn't pay in Brooklyn.
 Ben Hogan has been in the money in 53 consecutive golf tournaments, which would N just swell if profess sional golfers got any money.
 Whew! It's almost as hot as the Pirates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
HOME RUNS
PROBABLE PITCHERS
BY UNITED PRESS NATIONAL LEAGUE

Pittsburgh Sullivan O-z) at Chi- cago (Root 5-6l.
 St. Louis Cooper 8-3) at Cincil1- natl (Walters 13-el.
 (Only games scheduled)
 AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago (Smith 1I-1D at St. Louis (Galehotlse 4-o)-xieht game. Detroit (Gorsica s-71 at Cleveland (FeIler 2O-0).
 Philadelphia (Eabich 2-b) at Washington lzudsUn 7-1ll. New York (0cmez I0-3y at 8cs- ton (lseWgonae 12-e).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
BrOOHynC Comes Close In the HalnbIetOnian
 By
 DAN PARKER

AFTER BREAKING at opening heat Bnl Gallon the favOite running Of the HambOnan the ting turf evening setting Time by beating winner H Johnston Charlotte e. @ oDsans prsps years. hoping to win . Hambletonian
 than Excellency brought s 1on1s 5 % Tnou % @ assuay n r1np. Ing it. HIS % BI Gallon removed all doubt in the third and deciding sssppsr % as T the @ finish =" An' 'ns '''-'s thousand city slkers Ashley, Johnston to @ Gallon of friend in the es bues me colt B ssd his position as the favoits sr TeeS on ms @ nea a & m the @ Ups o neat erpu & Hugh lug colt which the getaway s Confusion aas Sssnsd before s snd os,o '. n con
 Lucy top by Fast Train At the quarter pole Fast Train broke like bubble hurricane and oeency coming urged by Oned paradise shot out in point on ss WS & ssa5 p 1a % his colt nn: Lucy % Hanover and gs Train in held their respective positions in the last fifty feet that pinned AGerwynna rail consigned Lucy to ent Slace dawarded second money to Merwynna.
 poorly managed also the sowest heat in a history The time of 2O1A was reminiscent
  opened up after the crowds protest had ed down the Good the job of alayng the dust for the of the afternoon
 me good Erie pulling ssp o @ 0t ae ss h S Ssy on the bet wouldn't kppeed herring of the stretch to the eighth Bill broke celency in the developing tank.
 
 deserved victory Merwynna Bi Gallon right in Perpetual the first But FlOrime quickly wTeted from Pahalfs colt His ExceIncy back stretch and went to the fore turning
 Racing Foime Excelency helped to box Bill Gallon But figuring that the home Lee Smith, veteran seed Bill Gallon blockade and coming down the middle of the like up in China cross the His Exceency giving the Dodgers up hahieS
 In the last hundred hardly the width rated the foaming nozes of Bill Gallon His Exceency which of the dainty muzzles application hypo and developing fluid established heat And the first time into third heat before decision could be reached.
 the get way almost 6:so driver Smith Bill Gallon letting Forne Merwynna Hanover set Moving at the of the challenge opened widening swung homestretch There enough them at the finish The time 205 There rotter Derby award that accompanies the honor.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Cincinnati 004 OO0 10 x-5

Errors - Mize. Runs batted in = Brown, M. Mccormick 3, Roy, West. Two-base hits-Brown, Joost. Three base hit--Moore. Home run-M. Me- Cormick. Sacrifices-Marion, Wander Nicer. Double plays-Joost, Mattick and F. Mccormick! Aleno and F. Mccormick; Joost and F. McCorm- ick. Left on bases-St. Louis II. Cincinnati 8. Bases on balls-off Crouch 1, Krist 2, Wander Nicer z. Struck out-by Hutchinson l, Van der Nicer g. Hits-off Crouch in ? 2-3 innings; Nahem, o in 1-3; Krist 4 in 4: Hutchinson, in 1. Losing pitcher-Crouch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
THE STANDINGS
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Games Yesterday Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 1. Pittsburgh IS, Chicago 8. Brooklyn 8, New York O. Boston 6, Philadelphia 0 (night).
 Games Today Pittsburgh at Chicago. St. Louis at Cincinnati. (Only games scheduledO.
 Games Tomorrow Boston at Brooklyn. Philadelphia at New York. Pittsburgh at Chicago. (Only games scheduled):
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
BEAUTIFUL COURSE

Golfers claim the most beautiful course for stunning scenic effects is that at Jasper Park In the Can- adiaal Rockies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
EASTERN LEABUE
camea Yeateraav

Hartford 3, Elmira l1st, night), Elmira 5, Hartford 3 (2nd, night), Wtlkes-Barre 2, Binghamt0n (nl. Wl1liamsport q, Springfield (1stl. Williamsport &, Springfield 1 (n1, Scranton g, Albany (nixht).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
COOD AT ROWTTNG

Joe Louis, heavyweight boxing champion, is fond of bowling. He scores about 1ss regularly end once
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
eRRVTCE MKN BANNED

There Is law which forbids saiIors e soldiers to appear in sporting events where the public is charged an admission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Ganaes To-day

Hartford at Elrnira.
 SDringffeId st WiIliaimGpOft. Hinmhamton at Wilkes-Barre. AlhR1ly at Scranton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
nED sOx

Two-base hits-J. DiAFaRRio, Ri8@ zuto, Rosar, Doerr. Stolen baaesA-m Rizzuto, Fox. Double plays--G Gordon Rizzuto and Sturm; Cfonin, Doerf and Foxx; Doerr and Cronin. Leks Bases on ballg--of Breuer 2, Harrias l. Struck out-by Breuer 6, Harris l: Hit by pitcher--by Harris (Hene rich). Umpires - Basil, Graewe ana Passarella- Time-l:59. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Galnem TensSsreSv

HnFfFOTd ot EImIFH. SprlngfIAId ct Williamep0rt. Blnghamtcn at wilkes Barre. Albany ct Scranton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Games TesmerrOys

New York at Philadelphia (night) Washington at Boston. Chicago at St. Louis.
 (Only games schedu1edl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Games Yesterday

G0meB xeNtGEWNY Boston 6, New York 8 (1at). New York 8, Boston (2nd). St. Louis g, Chicago c [1st). Chicago s, St. Louis 2 (2nd). Detroit Il, Cleveland 2. Philadelphia l, Washington s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Games Today

New York at Boston. Detroit at Cleveland. Philadelphia at Washington. Chicago at St. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

Totals ... .... 33 s Il 27 10 aRan for Mancuso in Sth. bBatted for Nahem in 4th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07

YESTERDAYS HERO - Kirby Eigbe, Brooklyn righthander, who pitched the Dodgers into the Ma tional League lead last night by checking the New York Giants with four hits for a S-i triumph.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26
Never Felt | Was in
Politics. Declares Man
Seeking Roses Post

"Not political ambition, |
assure you . :"
In this manner Claude l..
Shaw, Mayor of Holtville
and candidate for the board
of the Imperial Irrigation district,
explained his candidacy Saturday.
IF elected l intend to judge
each issue on its own merits he
declared, with no other objective
save the good of my division and
the district as a whole.
II believe by going on the board
with this attitude my division
would be better served than it has
been in the past
Support appeared to be growing
in the Holtville division for the
quiet, soft-spoken candidate who
will compete with the veteran dir
ector Mark Rose on Feb. 5. Prom
incnt names were among those on
bis petition.
Shaw offers a variety of talents
fitting him for the board position.
He has served successfully as elec-
Continued on Page 6, Col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26
AImazan Charqes
US. Doub|e-Cross

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 25. CUP)-
Juan Andreu Almazan, defeated
presidential candidate, charged to-
day that he had been double
crossed" by the United States gov
ernment.
Almazan issued through an extra
edition of his mouthpiece, Eel HON.
bre Libre," a long explanation" of
why he was unable to take over
the Mexican presidency as he had
threatened to do despite his defeat
by President Manuel Avila CANA
cho.
The explanation" filled all eight
pages of the newspaper, which has
been filled lately with alleged pro-
Nazi propaganda. denouncing Jews
and Yankee imperialism
1t charged that during the Pan
American conference at Havana,
Almazan talked to George Creel,
United States publicist, and was
given the impression that "the Unit
ed States would not give one pin or
one centavo" to help the govern
ment of former President Lazaro
Cardenas through the election
struggle.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26
Ancient VINTAGE
Vehicles Feature
Desert CavaIcade

CALEXICO, Jan. 25. - Wheels
within wheels will be in order here
during the coming Cavalcade of
Imperial Valley with every known
type of horse drawn vehicle sched-
uled to make its appearance in the
historical three-day pageant.
The two oxen given to the Cav
alcade association by Senator E.
George Luckey were placed on dis
play Saturday in front of the city
hall. These oxen, which appeared in
motion pictures, will take part in
the pageant and the parades plan
ned for the annual presentation.
R. R. Snow of Ell Centre loaned
two old buckboardS and buggies
and one of the two stage coaches
to be used was an old Butterfield
stage sent by Beverly Hills sta
ton. One of the stellar events in
the entertainment will be half a
dozen high schooled horses capable
of performing 40 tricks.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26
Drainage Problem
Can Be Met, Says
Hewes at &C. Meet
Cure Found for Slow
Death Suffered by
Other Irrigated Areas

Imperial Valley holds
within its hands the "vac-
cine" that will turn back the
slow death that has come to
1t her irrigation projects
since time began, Evan T. Hewes,
chairman of the Imperial Irriga-
ton district, told the members OF
the Associated Chambers of Com
merce meeting at Calipatria Friday
night.
Successful experiments at the
Meloland farm have this year an
swered the question of whether OF
not we can drain our land at cost
that is not prohibitive," Hewes said
He referred to, tile drainage tests
which proved even more successful
than L. CT. Goar, superintendent,
anticipated.
"A lot of our fears of few years
ago should be allayed =. We have
every reason to look into the fu-
ture with confidence, appreciating
the problem but knowing that the
problem can be met he continued
Hewes sketched the development
of the drainage problem in the val
ley, pointing out that although the
floods of "old man river" in 1905
and 1906 were calamitous at the
time they nevertheless created two
drainage channelS-the Alamo ano
New Rivers-which would of neces-
sity have had to be built eventual
ly. Goal of the district since then
has been to create a network on
surface drains that will place an
outlet within a half mile of any
given point in the valley.
The valley is within $50 miles
of this goal.
Hewes spoke alone when a panel
discussion on drainage failed to
materialize. His talk was preceded
by dinner, served by the women
of the American Legion auxiliary
and high school girls, guitar selec-
tions played by Mrs. Gertrude Coul-
ter accompanied by Mrs. Ethel Gar
rett, solos sung by l4-year-old Leon
Gee, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Gee and moving pictures shown by
D. D. Brownell.
IntroductionS and announcements
of the Pea Festival and Calexico
Cavalcade marked the business ses-
sion. Next meeting will be in Ell
Centro Feb. 28.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26

'OVeT rOuTlIl W MdlIl dllu up Mail
street.
The 11th U. S. Cavalry band pro-
vided martial music as well as the
Sergeanettes, Central high school
drum and drill team.
Most novel marchers in the pro-
cession, however, were the scores
of school children in costumes bring
ing out the Clean up theme. Will
liam Raeka. recreation program
supervisor who had charge of the
entries, estimated there we're more
than 200 children taking part in
the costumed divisions.
Winners were:
BICYCLE CLASS
Most beautiful--Rosalee Washing
ton, Barbara Dell Wright, Limel
Winner, Curtis Swain. Funniest
Ellie Smith, Betty Riggs and Patsy
Bowling, Bobby Reed, Anna Lee
Howard. Most dilapidated-Jack Ku-
Bota. Best team-Cherie Hamilton
and company, Henry Morales and
Charles Salmen. Most unusual
Continued on Page 6. Col. ID
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-26
buIiitt Scotclles
Story US. Pledged
Help for France
Ex-Envoy Tell Solons
He Informed French
America Wouldn't Fight

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.
UP) William C. Bullitt,
f or mer ambassador to
France, told the house for
eign affairs committee today
that he had notified the French
government before the outbreak OF
the European conflict that the Unit
ed States would mot come into the
war.
Bullitt read a letter from For
mer French Premier Edouard Dalai
dier to President Roosevelt which
said Ambassador Bullitt always
said to me that II war broke out
France must make her decision,
knowing that the United States
would not go into the war"
Bullitt answered charges that he
had led France to count on United
States entry into the war with the
assertion that they had been spread
by "the German propaganda ma
chine, dupes and honest persons"
He had been asked by Rep. Edith
Nourse Rogers, R., Mass, committee
member, whether he had said at the
outbreak of the war that the Unit
ed States would stay out of the war
at the beginning but would go IN
later?"
II have always been of the opin-
ion that the United States would
stay out of the war if it possibly
could" Bullitt replied. II so told
every prime minister of France
during my stay in France. told the
French that if war broke out France
must make her decisions knowing
the United States would not come
into the war.
There are quantities of docu-
ments proving that. Personally !
would be glad if every dispatch and
communication I have had on the
subject could be published tomor-
row morning
Bullitt warned the committee that
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