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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24

was SlIuCK Dy Cdl driven Dy u.
Gross, rancher, in front of the Eu-
calyptus school west of El Centre.
Cooper, carrying jug of wine, was
walking along the highway when
struck, officers said. Henry Shroyer
of Live Oak Springs was struck and
injured while tagging traffic at Mt.
Springs Monday morning. Mike Par
edez, Yuma, said he passed string
of cars and did not see Shroyer in
time to avoid striking him. 1t was
believed his injuries were not crit
ical.
Six persons we're killed instantly
and two critically injured in an acci-
dent at Garnet, 30 miles north of
Indio early Monday. Officers said
it was impossible to identify four
of the victims and only tentative
identifications were possible for the
other two dead and the injured.
None of those tentatively identified
was from the valley. A light sedan
swerved onto the wrong side of the
highway while travelling north and
sideswiped a truck and trailer. The
dead and injured were taken to
Banning.
Eddie Hopper, %, Ell Centre baker,
was injured at am. Monday when
he drove a car off the highway four
miles east of Ell Centro and struck
six foot high cement embankment
on the Acacia canal. His coupe was
demolished. His wife, Mrs. Helen
Hopper, and a friend were in a car
travelling behind Hopper and reach
ed him first She said she refused
Continued on Page 6. Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Federal Court Puts Final
0kay on Program Ending
Years Of Bond Disputes
Modification Of 1882 Refundins Plan
Puts District on Sound Financial
Basis. Closes Dark Chapter

Judge Ralph E. Jenney approved the lmper al lrrga-
ton districts $15,000000 refunding plan Monday after
and it will into effect as slight technical
changes have been made, probably within AZ hours.
The changes Judge Jenney requested purely tech
ncalties of wording and had effect upon the plan it
self
Before courtroom filled by attorneys, friendly bond
holders and district officials, Judge Paul j. Mccormack
read 27page statement for Judge Jenney who was pre-
ment reviewed legal background and the arguments ad
vanced by counsel.
Immediately after the statement read attorneys
to work revise their findings accord with the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Drunk on Bicycle;
Was He 'Drivinq' n?

A question Of legality of a drunk
driving charge caused postpone
ment of a case against Martin Dun
can. ice cream vender. in Ell Cen
tro police court Monday.
Duncan admitted he had been
drinking, but Police Judge Lee Nuf-
fer wasn't sure about the charge,
because Duncan was riding a BIZ
cycle!
Duncan claimed it was the first
time he had ever ridden a bicycle,
and that was the reason for his
gyrationS.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24

Pegler said that Burton, who was
mayor of Cleveland until recently.
could give considerable facts con-
corning union racketeering."
Pegler said we have no satisfac-
tory definition of a labor union, as
far as I know" He said that at
Herrin. Ill, 26 members OF a union
were "massacred on the ground
that they were scabs."
He said that in New York five
ex-members of the American News
paper Guild (CIO) we're being de-
nounced as renegades for attempt
ing TO join an AFL union, while In
Chicago the Guild Is denouncing
the AFL union for refusing 10 open
its membership 10 Guild members.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24

Melting Pot
Imperial Valleys symphony or
chestra really has a tough time
playing the Unfinished Symphony.
If it isn't firecrackers, it's wind
Down at the Cavalcade the or
chestra fired away but the wind
was blowing so that it whipped the
sheets of music here and yon. The
flute player confided there was a
time when he played the drum
part and the fiddler did a coronet
solo,
Sounded fine to us, though
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
PegIer ellis Of
Union Ruckets

WASHINGTON Feb "a. (UP) = Westbrpok Peger,
newspaper coumnist told the house judiciary committee
today that under present federal labor laws he govern
ment drives into unions and gives them protection
from union BOSSES" Testying at the committees inquiry
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Weuthermun SuVs
More Rain Coming

Imperial Valley began its second successive week OF
murhy skies and intermittent rains Monday, and the
Weatherman gave little hope for immediate relief
The forecast Monday was, CLOUDY Monday and Tues
day rain Monday night" Two hunoredths of inch of
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Strike Of 10000
Seen in Steel

A threat Of strike which might involve walkouts by
10000 steel workers Monday hghghted 16 strikes at
plants holding national defense orders The strikes
involved about $4,000 workers and than $4,000
worth of materials. The Steel Workers Organizing COM
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Hitler Pied 9es
Spring Offensive
BY UNITED PRESS

Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussoln laid down oratorica
barrages Monday preparation for the great spring Of
fensve against Great Britain which may start within
few DAYS Hitler said "the at begin IL
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
One Killed. Four
Hurt in Valley
! rdffic Mishups
Pedestrian Struck Down West of &. c.;
Six Perish in Accident Near Indio
When Lis ht Sedan Sideswipes Truck

Weekend traffic accidents took heavy toll in Imperial
county with pedestrian dead another injured, and
three passengers and drivers injured
E. N Cooper, 75-year-old dairy aborer employed at
the Forester dairy died from injuries suffered when he
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24
Melting Pot

Melting Pot
Next time these three Central
high school seniors interfere with
a MeXicali parade they'll wear foot
ball helmets!
Bill CTiger Reid, Jim Moose and
Earl Rex went to MeXicali Satur-
day evening to eet some tacos for
a school party. The tacos weren't
quite ready, so the trio went sight
seeing. The sightseeing coincided
with parade during MeXicali's s
celebration of the Burning Of Bad
Humor".
During this traditional ceremony
the citizens carry cans with small
fires in them. Bill, Jim and Earl
decided they'd get INTO the spirit
of things and tried to climb into
a wagon loaded with young Mexi-
cans That's about as far as they
got. The MeXicanS lads thumped
them on the heads so that at the
school party later the trio displayed
trio of lumpS
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-24

/. V. Lettuce: Demand better
market weak; carloads fob. cash
track 5s ST.; Is $500.
L. A. hay u. $. No. I, I.Y. SIG
S16.50, u. 5. No. 2 Nv. leafy S15.50;
No. 2 S12.50- 1850; Mpls Sept. flax
$780,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

Labor Commissioner
 girls were forced to drink. He did not provide paper cups, although this would have been a comparatively modest investment.
 Scared For Life
 A 13-year-old girl will be per- manently scared because of one employers custom of herding his worker children into truck to transport them to the farm. No seats were provided and the chil- dren had to stand erect, crowded to- gether. Passing under a tree, a low hanging branch ripped open the side of the girls face. She was for- tunate she didn't lose her eye.
 A 12-year-old boy was attacked by the owner of one farm and a serious cut inflicted on his leg. In this instance, State Police were called in by this department and charges were filed against the owner, but the case is still pending.
 Morals: State Police were also called in by this department to file charges against a foreman accused of making improper advances to small boys employed on the farm. These boys were offered a position as straw base" if they acceded to his demands.
 Obviously, while the owner of this farm was not directly blamable, he was careless in the protection of the very young boys and girls working on his farm.
 In another instance a 12-year -old girl was found working in a covered field with a group of 60 boys. Num- erous instances of this kind illus trated callous disregard for the minimum obligations that devolve on any employer of human labor.
 General Welfare: Although this department has voluntary agree ment with many tobacco growers to the effect that children under IA will not be employed this year, ob- servance of this rule is the excep- tion. We are inclined to be sym pathetic because of the labor strin- gency existing and would not be par ticularly condemnatory if only borderline infractions occurred. But on the farms where sanitary condi- tions and working conditions are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Alderman Reiner In
 'Bloodless' Encounter
Alderman Refused to Name Party Complaining Against Supernumerary Policeman; Sick Leaves
 Discussed No Casualties

these charges He refused to divulge any names and at one point in the hearing, said: T can't tell you who said it."
 Deputy Carson, Commissioner Cross and Commissioner Black were laudatory in speaking of the work done by Little in the accident bur- eau and extended an invitation to Reiner to avail himself of a few hours and pay visit to the de- pertinent where this supernumerary works and note the volume of work he does.
 The deputy stated to Reiner and the board that no other officer could do the job SO efficiently as Little and the alderman asked if another man on the department would not be as good. Carson replied that he believed the supernumerary was well fitted for his job because of his education and his willingness to work, adding that not only Little but some other slpernumerarieS put in a lot of overtime.
 He cited some of the duties which Little does, in addition to compiling the reports of the motor squad and coordinating them on 8 large sheet and the handling of the accident bureau the extra work consisting of conducting the traffic safety school in the police headquarters base ment, safety lectures to school children in addition to the adults and numerous safety talks at vari- ous gatherings.
 Chairman Verriker before the ad- journment said to MT. Reiner:: You are in the right place now to give the facts" as no further remarks were made by Reiner, the police body adjourned.
 Verriker added a rejoiner as Rein CT was leaving the room of the po- lice board by saying T hope you have a good opinion now of the po- lice department
 Reiner without hesitation, shot back, T always had" and "If I hadn't I would not have introduced resolution 10 give more pay to the policemen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
PRIEST-EXPLORER
 ON LONG JOURNEY

Washington, D. C., Aug. 2l-(Spe- ciaU-On his eleventh expedition to the Canadian Arctic regions, the Rev. F. Artheme Dutilly, O. M. l., research associate in botany of the Catholic University of America, has reached Churchill, terminus of the railroad, and is now proceeding in land for explorations of the Hudson Bay Land, Baffin Bay, and Central Arctic Canada, according to word reaching the Most Rev. Joseph M. Corrigan, rector of the university.
 Father Dutilly informed the uni- versity rector that he plans to win- ter in Lelly Bay, near the scene where Sir John Franklin, celebrated Arctic explorer, and 120 men per- ished about a century ago. He will travel by boats and dogsled as far inland as time will permit, in quest of native artifacts, flora, and fauna, and samples of minerals, soils, and other geological formations of the region which will be added upon his return to the Arctic Institute, es- tablished year ago at the Catholic university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
No Tobacco Road Wanted In Connecticut Says DanaheI
Commissioner Cox
 Praised By Hickey
Tribute Paid in Course of Police Commissioners
 Address Before Chiefs Conference at Buffalo, N Y.

illumination" He praised the Gov- ernor's Highway Safety Commission as an important cog in Connecticuts traffic control machinery, and pointed out to the use of specially trained officers in traffic research.
 Throughout the country it is the same story, new problems in traf- fic control" the commissioner con- cluded. State and city police are shouldering a large burden of the work. All are pulling together in g wholehearted, conscientious and laudable effort to meet and solve rcoblems as they arise. Much is being done, much more is desired. These problems can be, met intelIt- gently with trained officers. A trained unit to handle your traffic problems is national asset today. Tomorrow, it will be necessity."@ ?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
WPA ORCHESTRA IN. CONCERT TONIGHT
Attractive Program Ar. ranged for Fulton Park
 Playground Event

The Hartford WPA orchestra uf- der the direction of Henry Busse, heard here yesterday afternoon at the playground pageant at Hamil- ton Park, will give a concert of classical and musical comedy selec- tions this evening at 8 o'clock at Fulton park, to conclude the play ground season there.
 The program which the 28-piece band will present will be as follows: March, Daughters of the American Revolution" Lampe; Overture '.Stradella," Flotow; selection, ''Vic- tor Herbert Favorites," Herbert; Speciality, "The Yankee Warbler, , DeMare, (piccolo solo, Howard Ev- arts); waltz, Voices of Spring, Strauss; march, "The Stars and Stripes Forever" Sousa. Intermis- sion. During intermission, Fred Bredice, guitarist, will play several solors.) March, National Defense, Lampe; selections, Blossom Time, Romberg; Country Gardens, Grainger; narration, Michael Ball Trees and Gettysburg Speech" Valse Intermezzo, "Naila," Delibes; Grand American Fantasia" Her. bert; finale, Star Spangled Ban- ner," Key.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

Connecticut is meeting vast in- creases in automobile traffic and manifold traffic problems by suc- cessful anticipation of future needs and improved training of police per- sonnel, State Police Commissioner Edward J. Hickey told delegates to the forty eighth annual Interna- tional Police Conference at Buff falo, N. r., Wednesday morning.
 Tn an address prepared for the Wednesday morning session at the Hotel Statler in Buffalo, the conn., missioner described Connecticut's new attack on new traffic control problems through imagination, an- ticipation, cooperation and partici- patton" With more than 2800 miles of road in its state highway system, he revealed, Connecticut registered this year 561, ,682 cars, or 49,761 more than last year, an in- crease of about 10 per cent. Also, gasoline gallonage increased by 21,- 100000 gallons in the first six months of 1941.
 Forty of the states 169 towns have organized police departments, MT. Hickey pointed out, making it man. datory for the State Police to en- force traffic regulations, in addition to other police duties, in 129 towns with a force of 225 State Police patrolmen," with radio-equipped motorcycles and automobiles.
 Assembly COOperated
 Last January, we presented more or less this picture to the General Assembly," the commissioner con- tinued. "They recognized our ef- forts and enacted legislation grant, ing our department an increased personnel of 52 patrol officers and 43 civilians as radio dispatchers, thereby releasing 8 like number of policemen for patrol service. Thus, we anticipated, and the Legislature cooperated."
 The State Traffic Commission, composed of the heads of the de- partments of motor vehicles, high way and state police, assures uni formity of traffic regulation and assigns trained investigators to study traffic hazards, the commis- sioner said. Incompetent drivers have been kept at a minimum though 50,043 more operators n- censes have been issued this year ] than last.
 MT. Hickey characterized High way Commissioner William J. Coz as Ian energetic, tireless worker ir the interests of highway safety and an ardent advocate of highway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
ST. THOMAS UNIT| TO HOLD OUTING
Seventh Annual Event to Be Featured By Soft
 Ball Battle

The seventh annual outing of St. Thomas Holy Name Society will be held on next Sunday at Sulivan's Grove in Southbury. This social event is the hightlight of the so- ciety's summer activities and it is looked forward to by the members.
 The annual softball game between the married men and the single men will take place in the forenoon. The single men must defend the Barney Burns" trophy which they have held for the past four years. Leo Conway the director of the ath- letic program has arranged varied program of events listing 8 volley- ball game, three-legged race, pie eating contest, balloon race, sack race, fat mems race, egg catching contest, shoe race and tug of war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
REV. DR. CURRAN
 SPEAKS TONIGHT.
Public Invited to Open
 Meeting at Wilby High School

Delegations of members from the various chapters of Mothers of American Sons will throng Water bury this evening to attend the pulp lie mass meeting arranged by the Waterbury chapter In, the audito- rum of the Wilby high school. Rev. Dr.. Edward Lodge Curran, priest, lawyer, editor and lecturer of inter- national prestige, will be the prin- cipal speaker. Dr., Cilrran is presi- dent of the International Truth so- ciety and serves as pastor of one of Brooklyn, N. Y.ss largest par isfles. He will be presented to the audience this evening by Rev. Jo- seph F. Donnelly, assistant pastor of St. Thomas church in this city. Father Donnelly heads the recep- ton committee formed in honor of the distinguished guest.
 The city's greetings will be given by Mayor Vincent A. Scully or his representative. His honor is in Hartford today for the important defense production clinic.
 Father Curran has spoken in Waterbury on previous occasions and has been heard by capacity au- diences. He is regarded as one of the most forceful speakers in Ameri- can public life today. He has trav- eled extensively speaking on current problems of. the day.
 , The East End drum corps will render selections before the meet ing and will provide an escort for Father Curran on his arrival at the Wilby high school.
 The general public is invited te attend. There will be no admission charged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
PASTOR B YEARS
 TAKEN BY DEATH

Rev. Wallace Dwight Humiston, for the past 23 years pastor of the Congregational church in Northfleld died Wednesday evening at his home in that town, after a lingering ill., ness.
 MT. Humiston was. native of Handen, and a graduate of Nauga- tuck high school, New Britain Nor nal school and Yale Divinity school Ordained in 1917, he preached brief ly in Bethany before taking the pastorate at Northfeld which he re- tained the rest of his life.
 He is survived by his mother, Mrs Katie Humiston of Bethany; three sisters, Mrs. w. J. Megin and Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21
Personal < To Fat Girls

Now you may slim down your face and figure without starvation dieting or back breaking exercises. Just eat sensibly and take Marmola under the conditions and ac. cording to directions on the package.
 Marnola Tablets have been sold to the public for more than thirty years. More than twenty million boxes have been distributed during that period.
 Marmola is not . cure-a1l. Marmola is only for adult fat persons whose fatness is caused by thyroid deficiency (hypothyroid. ism) but who are otherwise normal and heal- thy. We do not make any diagnosis as that is the function of your physician, who must be consulted for that purpose Why not try to lose those ugly, uncomfortable pounds the Marmola way Get box of Marmola today from your druggist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-21

MT. Danaher's letter IS as follows:
 T feel that the following matter should be called to your attention aS chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the State Defense Council, < and particularly in view of your zealouS work during the past few months in helping the farmers of the state to recruit labor.
 The reports which I have just received from Miss Edna Purtell, rep- resentative of this department, fol- lowing her personal inspection of a great many tobacco farms lead me to believe that conditions exist ing at many of these tobacco farms are illtoleratble and disgraceful. These conditions are 8 definite threat to the health, morals, safety and general welfare of the many children who are temporarily em- ployed there. Although this de- partmeflt has no ability to invoke legal sanctions in the absence of statutory provisions, weado feel that it is pertinent at this time to bring these matters to light, in an effort to get the tobacco growers of the state to do a more thorough job of self-regulation.
 With Clean Hands
 Before they can with good grace ask for the cooperation of the state through its Employment Service, or through an extension of the vaca- ton period, for the harvesting of tobacco. crops by school children, it seems to me they must come to the state with clean hands.
 May I say at the outset, that the facts set forth in the following communication are not applicable to all tobacco growers of the state. I have the deepest respect for the decent growers, many of whom have tried conscientiously to live up to their agreements and regret that the actions of a few should mar this record. Some of the more progress Sive of these have abandoned the old theory of labor as purchasable chattel and are operating according to modern business practices, not only paying a fair wage, but supply ing q decent and healthful working environment. There are enough exceptions to this rule, however. to warrant genuine concern to all peo- pie who are interested in child welfare.
 As . gentral preface to my speci- fications let me say that the employ ment of children as young as 8 years of age on tobacco farms is not unusual this year. A still greater number are 9 and 10 years of age. To the plaint that older workers are not available, I might point out that on tobacco farms where the employer has B good reputation for considering the welfare of workers, they have little difficulty in secur- ing workers in the older age brackets.
 Under no set of circumstances, short. oS the 'exigencies of desperate warfare, Is 1t possible to justify the use, of 8 year old children in any kind of commercial enterprise.
 Health: At one tobacco farm the owner spoke scornfully of group of colored women as scum of the earth",, complaining of his lack of production. He strongly indicated that many of them were probably afflicted with syphilis. Yet, this employer provided common drink ing cup from which small boys and