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Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
3.Day Cavalcade
Schedule Set Up
By CaIexico Group
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better ones TO Take their places"
The Cavalcade attracted five con-
ventions, the International -Four
States highway association, the XII
wants district convention, the south
ern district of the Japanese -Ameri-
can association, the Imperial Valley
Pioneer association, and the Impe-
rial Valley annual Masonic get
together. Many valley residents are
planning house parties to entertain
guests who will arrive for the
event.
Ben de Dici, who played the role
of De ANA SO effectively last year
again will play the part. Manage
ment of the Fox West coast COM
pany gave him a four-day leave OF
absence from a San Diego theater
so he may take part in the show
The show will take place Feb. 81
Max Brents, grand marshal, will
have charge of the historical par
ade scheduled for Feb. %. More
than 200 horses will be in the line
of march along with the costumeo
residents of the valley and ancient
vehicles. Automobiles, unless of his
toric value, will be barred.
The school children'S parade will
take place Feb. 20. A costume dance
will come that night. The festival
maids will stage a dance for the
Kiwanis club members Feb. 81, and
the big formal-costume ball will
be presented by the junior women's
club the last night.
Valley communities were invited
to send one or two young women to
assist the festival maids in welcom-
ing guests to the border city and
to ride on a float the Associated
Chambers of Commerce will be
asked to enter. Floats will be well
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
Hitler Fails In
Plea to Spain

LONDON. Jan. "a. CUP)-Accord-
ing to news which reached respon-
sible British authorities today, Adolf
Hitler made strong but unsuccess-
full attempt at the beginning OF
this month to persuade Spain to
enter the war on the side of Ger
many and Italy.
1t was reported that Ramon Ser
rano Suner, Spanish foreign min
ister, was favorably inclined toward
the Hitler proposal but the Spanish
generals were opposed and Gen
hFrancisco Franco, the Spanish lead
Ter. sided with the generals.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
i. Y. Men Honored
By Company Head

Fred Huston of Brawley and 0.
M. IngerSoll of Ell Centre were
among IS employees of the Coast
Counties Gas and Electric COM
pany who received honors for ser.
vice to the company at a meeting
iE Santa Cruz last week, according
to H. l.. Farrar, president of the
organization
Huston received a pin for ten
years of service in the company
Farrar said, and IngerSoll received
a five year service pin
Louis Wollenberger, district man
ager for the company, also received
a 10 year service pin.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
Raj Battles for
Mediterranean
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from moving heavy reinforcements
of supplies and troops to. Greece.
The RAFl attacks on Sicily were
only part of far flung series of
actions in which British planes at
tackled their foes in Albania, Ital-
ian East Africa, and western Libya.
From the Netherlands came indi-
cations of increasing Dutch opposi-
ton to Nazi rule. The German au-
thorities announced that sweeping
reprisals would be taken unless
what were described as minority
Dutch elements cease the spread of
rumors and instigation of terror
and sabotage" A Holland-wide reg
istration of all Jews and persons of
Jewish ancestry was, ordered for
the next four weeks.
German bomberS picked Plymouth
as the chief point OF their attack
on Britain Monday night. Damage
was great but casualties were re-
ported light. Some 10000 fire bombs
were estimated to have been drop
ped on the city. Lady Astor whose
husband is lord mayor of the city
toured the stricken region and aided
in setting up shelters and provid-
ing food to the homeless and in
jured.
The Bulgarian telegraphic agency
at Sofia issued a denial at the au-
thorization of the government that
foreign troops had entered Bull
garia or that the Bulgarian gov
ernment had made representations
to any foreign power.
This followed an Istanbul report
that German troops might move
into Bulgaria but stop short of
the Greek border. Then, by threat
of further moves, Turkish quarters
suggested, Germany might bring
pressure on Greece, Jugoslavia and
possibly Turkey.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
Operation Costs
Sliced $4,000
Under 81 Figure

tCOIlUlIlueQ lIOIIl fdSt oIlc)
falling $l,24O,775. Water sales or
both sides of the line brought in
$859,335 and coupled with other
sources of revenue such as rental on
lands and interest on bank deposits
the revenue total was $2,546,20l.
Operating expenses in the irriga-
ton division totaled $1497,67 leav-
ing a total operating revenue OF
S1048,531 This surplus was ac-
counted for: $593, ,438 for interest on
refunding bonds, $46,l10 for inter-
est on registered warrants, $5,620 for
expenses of refunding plan.
Taking into consideration reduced
total valuation of property, district
taxpayers during the 1940-41 fiscal
year pay a rate nearly four cents
under the 1939-40 levy, Hewes said.
This was made despite the added
expense of earthquake damage, he
pointed out.
The tax rate remained the same,
at $3.77 per $100 valuation, despite
a reduction of $332,376 in valua-
ton. Hewes estimated that the 1910
Al rate would raise $4,000 less than
the 1899 levy, which was in turn
$4,000 less than the year before.
Allowing for Is per cent delin-
quency, the 1940-41 rate was eX-
pected to raise: $725,000 for re-
demption fund to pay bonds and
interest, $l50000 for drainage fund,
$4,000 for emergency maintenance,
$4,000 for annual installment on
Laguna dam contract, and $232, 900
for operation and maintenance. The
last figure is $4,000 below last
years figure.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
Farmers, Groeers
viii Study Plan

Imperial Valley farmers and gro
GERS prepared Tuesday to meet
Wednesday night at the Ell Centre
chamber of commerce to discuss
the federal food stamp plan for
marketing surplus food products.
The meeting, scheduled for 8 p,
m, will be open to all grocers and
farmers of the valley. r. J. Graves,
assistant regional director of the
federal surplus marketing admin
istration, and w. r. Alssetter, reg
ional representative, will be present
to explain the plan now used in 10
California counties.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14

chase, which resulted in the cap
ture of the party the RAF said.
Hurricane reconnaissance planes
still were searching for large par
ty of Italian generals and senior
Officers who were in the vanguard
of troops which escaped from Bar
dia before its surrender to the Brit
ish.
This party. believed to include
Gen. Annabale Electric Whiskers)
Bergonzoli, was understood to be
attempting to reach Tobruk along
coastal paths.
Hurricanes are flying low, some
times skimming the cliffs at so feet,
spotting for lurking Italians who
take refuge. in caves" a commun-
ique said.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
Foes Given Chance
To Present Views

NOOIlIlIlucu lICIl rage OiiCJ
foreign affairs committee said he
would be "overjoyed" to have Will
kie as witness if the committee
desired. Other members indicated
after Willkie had supported the
bill provided it included a time
limit on the powers to be granted
the president, that they We're con-
sidering inviting him to testify pro-
badly before he leaves for his trip
to England.
The senate foreign relations COM
mittee which meets tomorrow to
plan procedure ON the bill, may be
confronted with several attempts
to call Joseph P. kennedy and
William C. Bullitt, former ambas-
sadors to Great Britain and France,
respectively, to testify. Sen. Ar
thur H. Vandenberg. r., Mich, pro-
posed at a meeting last week that
Kennedy be called, but no action
was taken. Sen. Bennett C. Clark,
D., Mo-, was said to be ready to
make q similar motion for calling
both Kennedy and Bullitt.
Vigorous rebuffs and hints of the
administration willingness to mod
ify its version of the bill came
from Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, D.,
Mont, co-leader of the opposition
lists, and Sen. Robert A. Taft, r.
O., who may be chosen to help
him organize the fight. Both an
nounced that they were out to de-
feat the bill and would not COM
promise.
Wheeler said he was definitely
and positively opposed 10 the United
States buying an interest in this
war"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14

les; and four Firestone Tire and
Rubber company employees and the
wives of two of them.
The 4,839-ton American West AT
rican line freighter Otho, which had
been hove to in heavy seas for three
days 400 miles off Cape Hatteras,
and which also messaged for aid,
reported last night that she was
safe and would reach port in due
course" She was bound for New
York from Freetown, West Afriul,
with IL passengers, crew of SO
and cargo of cocoa palm oil, tin,
ivory and rubber.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
MODESTO SUSPECT
ARRESTED AT BORDER

CALEXICO, Jan. 15.-Patrolman
Fred Roberts OF the Calexico police
force arrested r. j. Rollins, whom
he recognized as man wanted in
Modesto on q charge of assault with
deadly weapon. Deputy sheriffs
teletyped Modesto officers to take
the prisoner north to face trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
AmiraIty Admits
Carrier DAMAGED

LONDON, Jan. IA. (UP)-The ad-
miralty reported today that German
dive-bombers inflicted damage and
casualties on the crack 23,OO0-ton
aircraft carrier Illustrious and the
9,1O0 ton cruiser Southampton off
Sicily last Friday in one of the
wars greatest tests of air against
sea power.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
YOUR LOAN PROBLEM

can be quickly solved here.
Specializing in personal financ-
ing, we are always willing and
able to cooperate Wholeheart-
edly with worthy individuals who
require the aid Of cash loans.
Your application will have our
prompt attention. You will be
accorded every courtesy. All
negotiations will be conducted i'll
strict privacy. Call today
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
WEATHER

Southern California - Partly
cloudy over coast Tuesday and
Wednesday, cloudy with showers
in mountains Tuesday; partly clou-
dy interior valleys, except cloudy
with occasional light showers east
and south portions. Slightly cooler.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14
NAVY AWARDS CONTRACT

WASHINGTON. Jan. IA. CUP)--
The navy today awarded a $685.
208 contract to the Midvale CO..
Philadelphia, for the manufacture
Of armcr.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14

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Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-14

Record for "a hours ending al
5 a. m. Tuesday:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
WORST FISHING
 FLEET DISASTER
Drive Is Making Search of Sunken TraWIer in BOs=
 ton HarbOr for Bodies

Boston, Jan. 22-UP)-A triple search-by plane, ship and deep sea diving-was underway today for bodies of the Boston haroor's worst fishing fleet disaster in history.
 Government investigators, mean time, pressed an inquiry into the sinking of the Boston schooner Mary E. O'Hara with loss of 18 crey. members after 8 collision win a moored barge in freezing weather early yesterday.
 Seventeen of the fishermen,S s bodies still were missing as a coast guard plane joined the search at down today and the body of another seaman, lost from a second barge in another accident besore the col lision, also was sought. One body was recovered last night.
 The story O. the tragedy was pieced together slowly from the tales told by five crewmen, recov- ering at hospital, of how the crash caught all but three of the schooner's g seamen below decks, how those who could scrambled to the ice-coated rigging and watched their mates drop one by one into the water as the cold numbed their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

that the terms of recess appointees shall end on the sixth Wednesday after the rising of the General As- sembly, which will be Feb. 19, but the practice has been to allow the appointees to hold over until July 1. Recess Appointments
 The contention supported in some assembly circles this year is that all recess appointments made by Gov. Baldwin expire next month and that the new appointees must be named by that date. This ruling would affect not only Judges Calf ney and Conway but also the mem bers of the court staff appointed by them.
 However, both parties seem agreed in principle that recess appointments should be extended though there is sharp disagreement as to the method to be followed in achieving this end. Rep. William L. Hadden, Republican majority leader in the house, is of- fering a bill extending recess ap- pointments to July 1, but Demo- cratic senators fear that his bill might be a fast play" to pre- vent Gov. Hurley from making re- cess appointments if the assembly should not fill the places before adjournment. The Democrats will introduce bill of their own which will definitely give the governor power to fill the posts if the legis- ature gals to make the apponit- mentS.
 No Agreement Here
 Waterbury was one of number of cities and towns on which the legislature could reach no agreement on judgeshipS, in 1899, and adjourn ment came without any action being taken. Judges Conway, Republican. and Gaffney, Democrat, were then appointed by Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin.
 Both Republicans and Democrats seem disposed to postpone consider ation of patronage until at least some of the important legislation coming up at this session has been disposed of.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
FATHER, SON SHOW
 MOUNTAIN FILMS

Alfred J. Green and his father Walter J. Green showed natural Polor slides of scenes taken on a mountain climbing trip in the Green, White, and Adirondack mountains n Vermont, Mass, New Hampshire, md New York, at last nights meet ng of the Waterbury Naturalist plub held in Mattatuck Historical Society Hall.
 The pictures were taken last sum- ner by MT. Green and his son dur ng a ten days trip through the mountains. MT. A. L. Davis, who yas scheduled to speak before the group. is now in Florida on vaca- ion:
 Miss Helen Stoddard. president of he club, presided at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
FORMER CANADIANS
 SPONSOR BENEFIT

A card party will be sponsored by former Canadians who are now liv- ing in Waterbury for the benefit of the Greek War Relief association at the Maple Leaf fund headquarters in the Steele building at 51 West Main street tonight. Prizes will be award and refreshments served.
 Members in charge of the com- mittee are: Clark w. H. Newton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

AS result of the disaster, the At- lantic Fishermen's union renewed its drive for federal legislation to require such fishing vessels to have water-tigtt bulkheads fore and aft to prevent sudden sinking in event of accident. The O,Hara attempted to reach shoal waters after the crash but sank within thre minutes, according to survivors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

survivors said was one of the last to slip from the frozen rigging before the trawler North Star no9ed under the O,Hara's masthead three hours after she sank.
 Statements of survivors indicated that the Sheridan was anchored properly. with running lights visible, and not in the channel. Federal investigators hoped later to estab- fish the cause of the crash and to place responsibility. An inquiry board adjourned yesterday pending recovery of the survivors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

bodies, until only the five were left when their plight was discovered.
 Two hours before the O'Hara rammed the barge Winifred Sheri- dan, Donald Earl Childs, 27, of (46 Myrtle St) Portland, Me, deck hand on the barge F. J. Bradley which was moored with the Sheri- dan was swept overheard while shortening a towline.
 Diver Is Searching
 Oficials of O'Hara Brothers, Inc, owners of the sunken schooner. hired Diver Thomas Knudsen of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

Winthrop to search below decks for bodies believed still aboard the schooner'S hulk as 1t rested on Finn's ledge in the outer harbor, its mainmast still showing several feet above water
 The five survivors were Stanley Conrad, 54, of Cambridge and Cecil J. Crowell, 54, Frank Silva, 59, Cecil Larkin, 40, and Gabriel Welsh, A, all of Boston.
 The first body recovered was that of Chief Boatswain John Sheen, 42, Gloucester, father of one child, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

You'll be wearing mere VI 'gadgets" this Spring than q ever before with your " tailored suits |. in fact, on everything! So pick up enough of these clever pins, clips, bracelets, necklaces and earrings to keep you going all season!
 STREET FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

Mir. and Mrs. Duncan c. Rose, Jullen Perrault, MT. and Mrs. John D. Blils ger, Mir. and Mrs. Frank La Elnar. Mir. and Mrs. Pherson, Mrs. JoRep1a Bollard and Mrs. Allan Upton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
GOOD WILL BUILDS CAHTN

Littleton, Me. CUP) - When Herbert Sweet and his family lost their home in a fire, neigkbors built 8 log cabin for thepn tn two weeks. They also contributed fur niShings for the new home, which measures IS by IS feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
Legislative Battle } \ On Judgeships Here
Recess Appointment of City Court Judges May Be Subject of Controversy; ExtensiOa May Be Solution
By Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

z State Capitol, Hartford, January p. Waterbury's two city court udgesps among the posts at stake in the battle over extending appointments which opened here today Though the question has not been raised before it is claimed here that unless their
 terms are heightened by act of the legislature Judges Theobad Conway and John L. Gaffney must step down from the bench on February 19 It is provided V statute
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22
WIVES TAKE DIVORCE LEAD

Montgomery, Ala. -UP)- More han twice as many diyorces were yranted in Alabama last year on complaints of wives as on those of husbands, special state health de- |,artment study discloses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-22

The Bahamas Government has employed an American as chief ag- riculturalist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Waves Of Planes
 Sped Over Channel
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sis tons, and g were survivors Of the steamship Trafalgar, 5,542 tons, the Admiralty said,
 Survivors said that nine Of the Rabaui crew and 12 of the Trafalgar crew were killed when the ships were sunk by g German raider.
 Mai Report Of Raid
 Berlin, June 28 - W,P) - Thirty six British planes were shot down during attempts to attack the Ger man occupied French coast yegter- day and last night, the ofiiciai Ger man news agency reported today.
 Five more British planes were shot down by German naval artillery which turned back RAF bomber units attempting to carry out raids against the north German coast, the agency said.
 Of the 36 planes shot down over the Channel Coast, the agency cred tied l4 to German fighters, 10 tc night fighters, six to anti-aircraft batteries, five to naval artillery sgld one to infantry fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
COWDY FACING
 THREE CHARGES
Federal Agents, Maine Pc. lice to Waive Charges for
 Waterbury Authorities

Clement 0owdy, l7, of Waterbury and formerly of Steep Falls, Maine, who stole . car from Oak street and Long Hill road, Waterbury, Wednes- day, and drove to Maine to visit his parents, was involved In on accident ct Qorhafn, Maine, near Portland after 0 spectacular chase by Port. land police. He will be served with warrants by Portland police witt driving Tecklegsly and as being . fugitive from justice. The warrants were Issued after the accident.
 dowdy was admitted to the Maine General hospital Wednesday aftel the acicdent with . fractured skull Tis name Is not on the danger list
 Federal authorities were notifiet by Capt. Joseph ?. Stevens, heat of the local detective bureau, tha the case belonged to them since tn accused took the stolen car ovel the state boundaries.
 The federal authorities reported they would take no action # 0owd, was tried by the state police O Maine who indicated that the reck less driving charge would not b' pressed if dowdy would be returned to Waterbury to face the thef charge.
 The six.mile chase started iron Standish and ended when the ac cuseds car left the road on Q sharpI bend end crashed Into c tree neA the town Of dorhaYa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
OBI7JAR

SISTER M. ALExANDRlNE = (Catherine O'DonnelO died at St. EliSabeth's Hospital, New York City last night following Q short illness. A native of Waterbury, she was the daughter of James 0'Donnell of 257 Hill strtet.
 Sister Alexandrlne was Q grad uate of the Washington Hill Cram mer school, and of st. Elisaheth'a Academy, Allegheny, N. Y. She had been stationed ct tho Immaculate Conception Convent, Jamaica, 3. w, I. for the past twenty-five years. Sis- ter returned to the United States about c month ago.
 She leaves, besides her father, Q sister, Mother M. Solanus of Our Lady of Good Council Convent, Ro- chester, N. F.; and several relatives in Waterbury.
 A solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated this morning at the convent chapel at i0:30 o'clock. Bur- iai will be Monday from St. Elisa- beth's convent. Allegheny, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28

(Continued from Page D iieutcnant to e general--whose re- tention could not be justified for "good and sufficient reason" Re- fnoval would be recommended by Q special board of five general offi- cerg convened by the secretary and it's decision would be final.
 Sen. Ebert D. Thomas, D., Utah, promptly introduced bill contain. ing Patterson,s request. A similar measure Is expected to be intro- cuced in the House.
 Patterson's request for the ouSts ing of officers "unable to stand up under the strain to which they must be subjected if we are to build Up a modern army capable of meeting the present demands of modern combat" is aimed especially at corl- manderg of field units.
 It fits into the recently enunci- ated policy Of Gen. George 0. Mar shall, chief of staff, that every ef- fort must be made to get youth yigor and ability into this phase Wn1Ie UThlDb hHu eApeIIsIlCe VI older officers are used in other less rigorous jobs.
 First Real Move
 The first concrete move carrying out this policy was the promotion Of 286 lieutenant colonels to tenn. porary colonels. This promotion by performance" was 8 departurt from the traditional policy of ele. vating officers on the basis oi seniority.
 A total of 300 such promotioni are expected by next Jan. 1-witt merit playing an increasingly great. CT part in future promotion lists The first promotions were based chiefly on performance over tn, past 10 years. Future lists will bl based more on performance sine, last July. The final list probabl! viii be passed entirely upon per formance during the emergency.
 The War Department said tn, "time has come when rank and re sponSibility should be recognized"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-28
Waterbury Faces Record Breaking
 Heat Mark Today

The hottest meFnlMg tempeFAr eures ee tho year prevailed teddy, with the mercury climbing Co O4 degrees at Q o'clock. This wAs equal Co Che highest tenApefature recorded yesterday Afternoon.
 Showers are predicted later ln she day by WeAthegmAn but Che seasons record of GO degrees may he shattered before they arrive. The prediction ls for cooler weather tomorrow with more thundeFshoweFs.
 Hundreds were leaving Che city today for weekend OF week.lOng vacations. Thousands OR factory workers will have Q respite from work next week, and many ok them are heading for summer re. sorts.
 The city sweltered through An uncomfortable night with the mercury not dropping below tho 7S degree mark and with the hue mldlty remaining high. As soon as daylight arrived the temperA. turO began Q sharp climb, hitting DA Mt 0 o'clock. AG 10 o'clock shls had slipped back enc degree Co vS, but immediately began edging up- ward again.