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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19

WASHINGTON, June 10. (UP)-
Great Britain has turned over to
the United States its outstanding
secret weapon"-a radio plane de-
tector which is expected to Shattcr
the menace of night bombing
British Air Commodore George
Pirie made the disclosure in an
appeal for American volunteers to
help operate the device as mem-
bers of the British civilian techni-
cal corps.
IF at am time the United States
government should require the SER
vices of any member of the civilian
technical corps Pirie said, "the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
America TO Take
French Islands,
Report Declares
Continued from Page l


Thursday.
It was a picture of a German
soldier in steel helmet on sentry
duty The caption said "On Guard
in East Prussia
SYRIA ACTIVE
The only active fighting front
was in Syria. The British, having
called off their offensive in the
western desert. turned full atten-
ton to the French in Syria and
the tempo of the British attack was
stepped up.
Reports in Cairo and London
said Kuneitra had been recaptured
from Vichy forces and the French
were surrounded at Mardjayoun
The British said they had cap
tured more strong points around
Damascus and there were indica-
tions a full scale attack on that
city got under way early this morn
ing after expiration of an ultimatum
for peaceful surrender of the an
cient metropolis.
Free French sources believed oc-
cupation of Beirut and Damascus
should be completed in a few days,
possibly by this weekend.
A new demand arose in the Brit
ish parliament for a statement by
the government on the strange af-
fair of Rudolph Hess. AS on past
occasions the government rejected
it.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
Gems Missing in
i. v. Jail Bre0k

Deputy Sheriff A. T. Lyons caught
the last one, a Mexican named Con-
cepcion Aguilera. The Mexican
found friends soon after he escap-
ed from the jail and went to work
at $50 am. Wednesday in a field
south of FL Centre As Lyons drove
along the highway shortly after
noon Wednesday he saw a car drive
out of a sideroad.
In passing the machine Lyons saw
a hatlesS Mexican staring into the
sunlight 1t was peculiar, Lyons
thought, Tor a man to turn his face
into the sunlight away from a
passing car. Lyons turned his car
around in the highway and stopped
the car in which the Mexican rode.
20. X" the Mexican said. L do
nothing" The friends with him did
not know Aguilera was a fugitive
and were taking him back to work
for the afternoon SHIFT.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
u. s. Gets British
Secret Weapon

British government has agreed that
they should be Immediately releas-
ed"
Officials said the technical work.
ers would receive training under ac-
tual combat conditions.
The British need electrical tech
nicians, instrument markers and
repairers, skilled engine filters,
metal workers machine tool settlers
and operators, motor mechanics and
engine room repairmen between the
ages of 18 and So Pirie said.
The secret weapon is a device
which detects the approach of air.
planes far beyond the range of hu-
man faculties.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
|. A. Japanese Spy
Trial Delayed

LOS ANGELES, June 10 CUP)-
At the request of the state depart
ment. court proceedings against. two
japanese charged with espionage
were delayed today.
Itaru Tatibana, lieutenant com-
mander in the Japanese navy, and
Toraichi Kono. former chauffeur for
Charles Chaplin, were brought be-
fore u. S. commissioner for ar
raignment. but a postponement un-
til next Thursday was requested by
u. S. Attorney William Fleet Palm
er.
Palmer explained he was ready to
present his case but was holding
the matter in allegiance because of
word from the state department in
Washington, ID. c.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
We'd Rather Die
On Feet Than Live
On Knees Says FR

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June l9
CUP)-PreSident Roosevelt asserted
today I'VE and all others who be-
lieVe as deeply as we do woul
rather die on our feet than live on
our knees
Mr.. Roosevelt's statement climax
ed a brief speech read for him by
Maj Gen. Edwin M Watson. his
military aide and secretary, at an
unprecedented convocation at which
Mr. Roosevelt received in absentia
an honorary doctorate of civil law
from oxford university.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL,
no. 3016

no. 3016
NOTICE OF HEARING OF
PETITION TO EXTEND TERM OF
DEED OF TRUST AND CHATTEL
MORTGAGE.
In the Matter of the Estate of
MARY E. BLANKS, Deceased.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that
Annette Fades. as Administratrix
with will annexed of the estate of
Mary E. Blanks, deceased, has filed
her verified petition praying for
an order authorizing the extension
of the term of an obligation owed
by said estate and an extension of
the deed of trust and chattel mort
gage securing the same on the real
and personal property hereinafter
described; and that Friday the 9th
day of June, l94l, at 200 PM, in
the Superior Court of the State OF
California, in and for the County
of Imperial has been fixed as the
time and place for hearing said
petition when and where any persons
interested in said estate may appear
and object to granting said peu-
ton.
Reference is hereby made to said
petition for further particulars as
to the terms and conditions of the
proposed extension agreement.
The real and personal property
affected by said extension agree
ment is situated in Imperial Coun-
t., California, and is described aa
follows:
l. Lots II, 13. IA, Is and Is OF
Block 73 of Sub. of Keystone ROAD
in the City of Brawley, according
to Map No. 2ll on file in the
office of the County Recorder of
Imperial County;
2. Lots l6, II and l8 of Block
"a of the townsite of Ell Centre
in the city of Ell Centre, as per
map thereof No. 953 on file in the
office of the County Recorder OF
San Diego County;
3. Hotel furnishings located in
the Roberta Hotel on Lots l6
II, and 18 of Block 43 of the
townsite of FL Centro, California
w. J. McCLELLAND,
County Clerk and Clerk OF
said Superior Court
BY MAXINE CONSOLE,
Deputy.
(J17-26 inc)
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
Scriven Heads
Cotton Committee

Gordon r. Scriven of Ell Centro
recently was elected chairman of
the cotton industry committee for
Imperial county and will serve with
other Imperial county residents in
helping put over the cotton stamp
plan of the government.
This committee will cooperate
with the United States department
of agriculture in releasing surplus
cotton products to relief recipients
along the same lines as used in
the federal food stamp plan.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19

play piano selections; Swiss club
musicians will play and yodel; and
a boxing show will be presented.
This show is going to be one OF
the best ever presented in Imperial
Valley" Charles Farrell, program
arranger, said Thursday.
Imperial Valley residents will
have an opportunity to see good
show and at the same time help
with one of the valleys most popu
lar institution, Hipass Health camp.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-19
WE:A Their

Southern California - Night and
morning low overcast coastal areas.
otherwise fair Thursday. Somewhat
cooler coastal valleys and interior
Thursday night and Friday.
u. S. Weather Bureau FL Centre
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
Two Years of War

The land it becomes more ustfable every day
TO speak OF what at Smoensk at Tobrk north
our two old 1t has moved with such giant strides,
changed direction and pace often that is worth while
TO back to August and reve the days which marked
|" the end of peace in our time"
nu Evening of Aug %, 1899: In Berlin a bombshe ex-
All ploded the that Russia and Germany had
concluded 10year non-aggresson pact guided by the
.h desire to strengthen the of peace between them
pp The countries agreed to refrain from any of force
aggressive act any attacks against each other
The shock made the world reel because then
that Germany at last free to make any aggression it
wished free of fear of attack by Russia War had become
y almost inevitable.
On the day, Britain warned Germany clearly that
Poland were attacked Britain would stand by her
antee merely encouraged the Poles to resist his Danzg
demands, and began to mobilize.
On Aug 2425 there border clashes the German
Polish frontier. and the 25h President Roosevelt APP
peaed both to Hitler and to President Moscc of Poland
Va to settle their Danzig dispute in peace
Now events began to gaop and in those last few days
oil Europe cawed and scrambled desperately to avoid the
that loomed By the end of August all Europe
10 modified; London Paris Rome Berlin and Warsaw
- were BACKED out the night of Aug 31-Sept. At
DAD in the morning OF Sept J. without declaring
sr Hitler sent his legions across the Polish border
- On Sept. 8, President Roosevelt in a radio address
soemny warned the nation that could not be indifferent
: to the new war You must master at the outset, he
relations. When peace has been broken anywhere peace
of all countries everywhere is in danger"
Warning that no man could predict what would be
the of the he closed with the solemn promise
AS long 1t remains within power to prevent there
will be no blackout of peace in the United States"
Two years have passed. Peace has been BACKED out
in country after country; not in the United States.
peaceable people still cngs to peace but 1t has already
seen in full the vndcation of the presidents
procurement that when peace has been broken any
! where, peace in all countries is in danger"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY, ADJUST 10

TUESDAY, ADJUST 10
Adverse planetary aspects rule
today. which may be fortunate,
especially where relations be-
tween industry and labor are
involved. A sterilization or
government agreement that will
obviate obstruction of the man
ufacture OF war machinery and
other necessaries is indicated.
Heart and Home: A general
unification OF national charac-
teristics will take place through
mingling OF youths from all
parts OF the country and their
transfer to camps distant from
their own homes. Mothers
should stress the wisdom of
strict adherence to conventional
standards.
Business Affairs: Handicaps,
especially taxes, affecting our
prosperity will balance the sense
OF well-being caused by wide
spread employment and plenti-
ful circulation Of money. Warm
ing is given that there will be
events about this time Of the
month that cause fear and anx-
iety. Men who head big cor
porations will be apprehensive in
the contemplation of the vast
and increasing expendi lures
caused by defense preparations
and probable participation in the
world conflict. However. the
planetary aspects for Great
Britain and the United States
are fairly fortunate.
National Issues: Certain as
trologers warn that our support
OF Russia in the World war will
increase the number of Com
munists in the United States.
The stars are read as presag-
ing dangers from within for the
United States when peace finally
Ii achieved. Clear thinking and
careful study OF democratic
principles are recommended.
Persons whose birthdate Ii is
have the augury of q year of
happiness. but warning is given
that friendships due 10 war as
socistions or contacts should be
avoided.
Children born on this day
probably will be independent.
generous and aspiring. They
should be gifted and may be
temperamental and difficult TO
direct.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to wom-
ans page for the answers.
/. Pharmaceutical ingredients
are pounded or rubbed in a NOR
tar with a p.
2. What is General Pershing's
full name.
5. Who was the author Of
Peter Pam
4. A ship travelling westward
is heavier than when travelling
eastward because Of the earth's
rotation: true or false?
5. Diesel engines are named
after a man. a fuel. or me-
chanical principle?
8. The names of which two OF
the nine planets in the solar
system begin with the same
letter?
7. Parson Weems was a fol-
lower OF Martin Luther. the in
ventor OF the legend about
Washington and the cherry tree.
or a foe Of witchcraft in early
New England?
s. Godfrey Of Bouillon fought
in the Wars OF the Roses, the
Crusades, the crimean war. or
the Wars Of the Huguenots?
Q. Pax is the Latin word
10. Germany's chief military
campaign Immediately proceed
ing the Russian conflict was the
invasion of -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes Things

To receive attention IN this col
/ umn letters must give name and
address OF writer Only initials
vii be published uhsn requested.
Mr.. Fixit: To settle an arFu-
ment please let rs know by your
column the hottest and coolest
Temperatures ever reached In
this city and the dates for same +.
y. VI. H.
Highest ever recorded was
es4 on June IS, 1925: lowest,
7 degrees above zero on Dec.
Is, 1928.
Mr.. fixit; I would like 10 find
out N could get my birth Ger
tificate. Being born In Canada,
how would I get its Whom do I
write to? Would II cost any
thing: MRS. W. y. =.
Write 30 the Registrar OF
Births. Deaths and Marriages. at
the government houses in the
capital Of the province Of Cam
ada In which you were born.
You will have TO inquire in your
letter about the cost of a copy.
Mr.. Fixit: Not long ago In
The Times there was a question
which read what country was
this directed at: Millions for
defense, but not one cent for
tribute The answer In your
paper was France. but accord
Ing TO my history II was Eng
land. Which Ia right?
q. NJ. o.
II re-resding your history
book doesn't show you misinter-
preted IL the first time, your
history book Is in error. That
statement was toast by Con-
gresham Robert Coodloe Har-
per at dinner June is, 1898.
honoring John Marshall on his
return from France. IL grew
out OF the discovery that French
government officials expected
brides from the United States
to give this country's interests
proper consideration in interna-
tional affairs.
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here may prove quite as helpful.
The aged have grown up with
the automobile. As time goes
on we all note deterioration in
the machine especially a lack OF
coordination in its working
parts. Corrections and replace
ments are made in the one but
when the aged driver. because OF
wear and age, lacks alertness.
nerve and muscle coordination.
failing vision, hearing, etc. he or
she should keep we'll out of the
line of traffic as it may hurt.
Trained from his youth To the
slower tempo Of the older cars
this sudden speed-up finds the
majority who are past so quite
unfit TO mix with the mad, whirl.
ing, blitz traffic of these DAYS.
Trouble is they oppose the con-
seriousness Of failing powers and
hang onto the wheel till seri-
Gus accident confirms il.
A man Of 20 years or more,
driving another mans auto re-
Gently crashed into the writer's
car which was taking the green
light for a left turn. Then get
ting out OF his car 10 apologize
he approached and said. I'm
sorry. l couldn't stop" This
spontaneous confession would
indicate lack Of self-eontrol for
his highly rated 1871 car is noted
for excellent brakes and for 10
10 Is feet before crashing mine
dead-center in the side il was
not going fast. Although il may
be allowed that he may not have
been well broke in on the
other mans car. still the point
OF age inefficiency Of the human
element il there.
Il surely hurts 10 refuse
license 10 an old-time driver but
others may see in US what none
OF US wish 10 aeknowledge-the
eroding inroads of time. Al
though many incapaciues will
get by anyway every person so
or over should pass a test every
year before renewal OF drivers
license and thereafter report
physical injuries and specified
diseases occurring in the mean
time. c. w RANSOM.
Box 2s6, So. Tacoma
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19

and shopping organizations
which should be cooperating
intellectually against suspect
ed fifth columnists.
Few weeks ago a radio gossip
friend Of Oman J. Edgar Hoover
announced that the latter was
leaving Washington soon for
Hawaii. II was intimated that
Edgar was going to have look
see into the japanese spy situa-
ton on the islands.
Three days later the Treasury
broke the Hawaiian spy case.
on which Its sleuths had been
working more than two years.
Henry Morgenthau, who has no
use for j. Edgar, was taking no
chance that the latter might
muscle in and get the credit,
rs he often has In the past when
treasury or post office dicks"
did the preliminary work.
]. Edgar himself set an ex-
ample recently in beating the
gun. Mr.. Hoover fumed and
sputtered when it was announced
that William J. Donovan would
be given the assignment OF CO.
ordinating all intelligence and
spy-chasing agencies OF the gov
eminent. IL looked as though
Wild Bill. who has his own sus-
picions OF J. Edgar. was to SUI
persede the Oman. So what
did J. Edgar do but stage his
roundup OF alleged Nazi spies a
few days before Mr.. Donovan
was sworn in.
Speaker Sam Rayburn has
been attacked bitterly for al
legged manipulation of the house
vote which upheld President
Roosevelts veto of the national
defense roads bill. Congressional
mailoags charge that he pulled
a slick one to save the White
House from a major reverse on
an issue loaded with political
dynamite.
Republicans agree that in fact
the speaker showed himself to
be a smart statesman. The roll
call on overriding the veto was
252 10 127. The president was
upheld, but the single vote was
too narrow a margin for comfort.
Had any member challenged
overnight the way he was re-
corded. switching from nay 10
aye. confusion and bad feeling
would have resulted. Rayburn
showed the first tally TO COP
leaders. who were willing that
the speaker should resort 10 the
unusual procedure Of calling for
a "recapitulstion' - that is.
second vote.
Here Is where Sam WAS smart
ss well as statesmanlike. Had
he announced the 252-1f7 re-
espltulsticn." nobody could have
changed his vote on the second
roll call. But on advice Of House
Psriiamentarian Lou Deschler,
the speaker kept the news TO
himself.
On that roll call House Lead
er Mccormack and Whip Paddy
Boland OF Pennsylvania went TO
work 10 save the president and
Sam. They worked hard. and
changed vote during the par
liamentsry intermission. The
final tally was PSI TO l2s, show [.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19

Most available substitutes for
the articles barred from entry
are by-products of coal, the pro-
duction of which John l.. con-
trolls through his United Mine
Workers union.
He has started drive to
unionize the workers engaged
in manufacturing nylon. domes-
tic toilet waters and chemicals.
He estimates there are about
100000 persons engaged in these
industries.
II he can add them 10 his
more than 100000 miners, he
will be able 10 rebuff the United
Automobile Workers bid TO dis
place his miners as the most
powerful labor organization in
the United States.
John L. is so serious about the
campaign TO dominate this new
field that he has turned over
his luxurious office in the old
University club here TO the men
in charge of the new drive. They
number about so of the smartest
organizers in the CLIO and the
UNIV. Mr.. Lewis picked them
himself. He makes his own
headquarters in the attic. He
is happy to make the temporary
sacrifice.
President Rooseyelt's great
est problem these days is in find
ing the right man for the attor-
ney generalship. He has plenty
of candidates. but none fills the
bill.
FDR has told his advisers
that he wants in that office an
Irish Catholic with big name
and prestige and an oratorical
flair. The president is looking
for man who can sell his for
eign policy 10 the nation. and
particularly To those groups
which have been critical of the
tieup with the Soviet.
The ideal man for the job
would be somebody like Al
Smith. Except that the now
Unhappy Warrior is not a law
yer, he might find himself a
leading member of the Roose-
Welt administration.
Supreme Court Justice Frank
Murphy meets the qualifications.
and he would like TO return TO
his old post. But the White
House appears content TO have
him stay where he is. Solicitor
General Francis Biddle is the
logical candidate. but he makes
no appeal 10 the audience FDR
wants TO reach. Neither does
Adolph Berle or Dean Aeheson.
a couple Of hot sspirants for the
post.
Former Attorney General
Homer Cummings is backing his
quondam assistant, Bren Nc
Mahon. for the job. In many
respects he fills the bill. An
other mentioned for the place is
William J. Donovan. assistant
attorney general in the Coolidge
administration and now one Of
FDR's confidential agents.
The jealous friction prevailing
among rival agencies at the
capital recently reached a new
high. And the peak was at
tanned by the various detective
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
One in Death

Bruno Mussoni of the Italian Dictator has Joined
in death the dazed Ethiopian natives bombed in their
huts the bewdered Russian peasant boys falling before
Smolensk, the British clerks who wanted nothing of life
but living and garden, but who died fighting for
them.
He wanted to live dangerously. Bruno Mussolin said.
He lived and he died The sad part of it that those
who want to live dangerously and do their dam
living desert island with others of the
instincts, instead Of doing their dangerous living at the
expense of others who want only to be let alone.
1t doesn't matter The swashbucking Bruno court
ing danger with CLEAN of medals and the flash of scarlet
lined cloak is in death with the inofensve Norwegian
youth who died with unaccustomed rifle in his hand.
They today in the democracy of death how each
fare in later judgment is another matter. not
given TO man to know.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
THINKS WE NEED A NEW
CARRIE NATION

Editor The Times: I'VE want
a beer" Some weeks ago Corp.
Robert J. O'Connell, Fort Lewis,
made this statement in letter
to The Times. | am informed
that there are several places at
Fort Lewis where beer is sold
and Corp. o'Connell and those
he represents may obtain a glass
of beer or gallon or several
gallons.
Shortly after Corp. O'Connell's
letter appeared. several persons
were injured. two OF them IA
tally. in a collision between two
cars. one Of them carrying six
McChord field soldiers whose
names were withheld by military
authorities. Why?
The wretched victims Of booze
have reason TO cry out as David
did, mo one cares for my soul"
Church people. including cock
tail Christians" how much longer
must we tolerate these condi-
tons
Statistics show that the nation
spends about five billion dollars
annually for liquor. That is
enough 10 pay for all the battle
ships. tanks and airplsnes We
ever will need, and without extra
taxes.
What we need is Carrie
Nation.
MRS. MARY JOHNSON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19
PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
THAT THING CALLED
"CHIyALRY"

Editor The Times: Late yes
terday afternoon a workman
wearing soiled overalls boarded
a College bus on upper Pacific
avenue and took the seat back
of the driver. At 18th street,
where the bus was filled, an
elderly, well-dressed lady took
the seat beside the workingman,
the only one left, and because
they are short seats there was
barely room for her.
Instantly the workingman get
up. smiled and pointed to his
soiled overalls. l couldn't hear
what he said. but it appeared
that he was afraid the close con-
tact would soil the lady's dress.
Can it be that the thing called
'chivalry". still lives? l can't
imagine any other impulse max
ing a tired working man give up
his seat in a bus so that the
effects of his toll might not soil
lady's dress, particularly when
he was in the seat first.
ARTHUR GRINSTEAD.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19

wanted the heir out OF the way.
The murder brought about an
uprising, sgnaled by the ringing
Of the local church bell. Godunof
quickly held an inquest which
ruled the boy had died by acct
dent, and the revolt was put
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-19

BECAUSE THE BELL TOLLED
In 1891 the Cars ten-year-
old nephew was stabbed to
death at Uglich. Russia. The
boy was probably killed on
orders from the scheming Boris
Godunof, or prime minister, who