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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
ASCAP Music Row
Settlement Seen

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (UP)-The
department of justice was expected
today to announce soon a consent
decree terminating the federal gov
ernment'S antitrust suits against
the American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers.
The consent decree was expected
TO result in a resumption of ne
gotlations to settle the radio music
war.
ASCAP was reported to have ap-
proved the decree yesterday. al
though its officials declined COM
ment, preferring that the an
nouncement be made by the justice
department. The only disputed
point in the decree. relating to
ASCAP serving as an exclusive per-
forming agency for a composer, was
reported to have been settled with
the provision that a Songwriter
may make a separate deal with the
user of his music. with ASCAP
collecting his fees.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Fourth Draft Call
ToPut $4,000 Men
In Army Service

SACRAMENTO. Feb. rs GUP)-
California will have more than 26,-
600 draftees in the military service
when the fourth call is completed
at the end of next month. Selective
Service headquarters announced
today.
1t appeared that most of the re-
naming 1900 men necessary tc
complete the states quota of ap-
proXimately $4,000 for the first year
OF the Consumption program will be
taken from those who already have
received their official question:
aires.
The state headquarters disclosed
that local boards in California have
listed 1916 men as IA regi-
strantso subject to immediate call
for service. and 1885 more have
been placed tentatively in that
class, pending the outcome of ply
sical examinations.
The fourth call was for 1880 men.
CT this total. POOP will report to
each CT the two Los Angeles induc-
ton stations. 1926 will be inducted
at Sacramento and 1900 at San
Francisco. during the period from
March II TO March 81
Induction of l2,00l men included
in the third call was started yester-
day in the three cities. A total Of
approximately 1900 draftees have
been sent to training camps pre-
vlously.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
School for'Maids
Slated TO Train
|I.V. Domestic HeIp
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available, the board was informed
The proposed course of training
would last between three and six
months, be operated by National
Youth Administration funds as well
as state financing, and train girls in
all the intricacies of cleaning a
modern home.
Slated to start in about two weeks,
the first class will be made up of
Is girls between the ages of 18 and
25 who will live in the Holtville
home and be paid $50 a month out
of NYA funds. OF this amount
$40 will go for room and board.
The instructor will be supplied by
the state department of education.
Girls will be guaranteed employment
after they graduate.
Points in the course will include
washing and ironing, child care,
cooking and cleaning and sewing.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Extortion-Wrecker
Still Believes
Plan Pretty Good

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 10 (UP)-
Officers who questioned the three
men accused of attempting to
wreck a Southern Pacific train in
an attempt to extort $4,000 from
the railroad said today that one
Of the three. 20-year-old Kenneth
A. Lennon. still thinks the plan
was pretty good
The questioning has disclosed, ac-
cording to the officers, that Lennon,
Berna Carter, also 20, and Owen
McHenry, 33, had not only removed
A rails from the Southern Pacific
main line near Colfax but planned
to kidnap a wealthy Sacramento
resident and carry out an eXtortion-
wrecking program against the Paci-
fic Gas and Electric company.
The Investigators said that the
plan to get $4,000 from the Sou
thern Pacific. in which Lennon
apparently was the brains, con-
templated that the money was to
be wrapped in a bundle and thrown
from moving train.
The men are accused of attempt
ing to wreck a train, extortion and
interfering with a national defense
industry, for which they face posi-
BILE maximum prison terms of SO
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
By UNITED PRESS

Fourteen strikes were in progress
Tuesday in defense industries.
Work was delayed at shipyards,
steel mills. automotive and aviation
parts plants. radio and heavy ma
ehinery factories. Strikers were de-
manding a greater share of defense
spending or union recognition and
improved working conditions.
A congressional investigation of
the defense labor situation was be-
ing made by a house committee
which has under consideration bills
that would outlaw strikes and lock-
outs in plants working on orders
for the army, navy or marines.
Other federal government officials
at Washington reported that the
strikes affected only a small per-
centage of the total number of
men employed on defense work and
only a fraction Of the government S
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Imperial Valley Press

Estab bllshed April 20, 1901
published every afternoon except
saturday and Sunday (Saturdav
afternoon issue now succeeded
by the Sunday Post-Press, es-
tabiished 1880 by the Imperial
Valley Publishing company. 625
State Street. Ell Centre, Calf.
Paul jenkins, publisher; A. c.
Johnston, vice-president and gem
eral manager; e. A. Fitzhugh,
secretary and managing editor.
west Holiday Co., Inc. National
Advertising Representatives.
Entered, at El Centre, California
post office as second class mat
ter.
Subscription rates: In California,
&c per copy.
In conjunction with the Post
Press tSundays), per month 75c;
paid in advance, 8 months, S2.10;
6 months. $4.00; one year, $3.50:
outside California 81 90 per month.
M m b er. California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
No Sir. u. s. Navy
Not Duck Hunting

Roebling, wealthy retired business
man and member of the famous
Roebling bridge building family. He
thought they would be the answer
to duck hunters prayer.
Navy officials watched a Demon
stration of the amphibian tractors
last summer and decided to eX-
pertinent with them i'll the national
defense program. They gave Roeb-
ling a mass production order, max
ing necessary changes in his orig
inal design so that they could be
capable of tangling with more for
midable game.
'.' "0eemble a stIbby railroad
flat Ca, - pilot ; seat in front
protected by an red shield. An
undiSclosed number of fighting
forces could be accommodated in
the open section IN the rear. They
would have protection from enemy
fire ashore through the same armor
plate.
The neither fish-nor- fowl con-
traption could travel through the
water at a speed OF about 10 knots.
propelled by devices similar to pad
die wheels attached TO its tractor
like under-surface. Once on land,
the tractor tread would do the work
of maneuvering the tank" back
into the water to pick up anoher
landing force unit.
If the navy likes Roebling's init
ial armada" it probably will give
him additional orders. Meanwhile.
duck hunters will have to be con-
tent to follow their usual practice
of remaining hours on end in a
stationary blind to stalk their game.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
War Food Supply
Surveyed in U.S..

29,894 900 pounds, an increase over
a year ago but 17,304,0 900 below Feb
l averages; cheese stocks, l23266,-
900 pounds, 28,917,000 pounds larger
than year ago and 35,825 900
pounds above average.
There is some sentiment in and
cut OF congress to make American
food available to Britain under The
pending BritlShaid bill. Admin
stration leaders believe the bill, as
written, is broad enough to cover
food: farm bloc senators, however,
will seek to make the language
more specific.
President Roosevelt went over the
food situation in a general way at
a conference yesterday with Harry
L. Hopkins, budget director Harold
d. Smith and the secretaries of
agriculture, war, navy and treasury.
Hopkins. who returned this week
from Great Britain, was said to
have reported on the British food
situation.
Britain's first food need is ex-
pected to be for dairy products,
especially powdered milk and
cheese. Fresh and dried fruits may
be high on the list. Canada has
sufficient wheat to meet British
needs for more than year as well
as large quantities of pork. No ap-
preciable demand for cotton is ex-
pected.
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
officials said the time and extent
of British food needs probably will
depend largely upon the success of
Germans war of attrition. De-
struction of British shipping will
tend to force concentration of
available shipping on the shortest
route for supplies-North America.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Vandenberg F|ays
Lend.Lease Bill
As War Measure

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report presented by Sen. Hiram w
Johnson, r., Calf, charging that
the bill would make the president
"a dictator with powers to take us
into war"
There is no need now for addi-
tional aid to Britain" the minority
said. Britain is receiving-and will
continue to receive-all aid neceS-
sary that can with a due regard TO
our safety be accorded"
The report characterized Wendell
L. Wilkes testimony in favor OF
the bill as "one-man circus intend
ed to influence our citizens"
The report then listed these spe-
cific objections to the bill:
q. 1t is successful only in con-
cealing its purpose. 1t is not a bill
for aiding Britain nor bill for. the
national defense of our own coun-
try.
y. If read realistically, it grants
extraordinary powers to the presi-
dent, such as have never been
granted to a chief executive.
'3. 1t makes of the chief execu-
tive dictator, and, worse, die
tator with the power 10 take us into
war.
a 1t transfers the war-making
power from the congress to the
president.
IS. It leaves to the president (a)
the determination of aggressor ma
tions, and (b) what punishment
shall be meted out to them.
IS. 1t commits the American peo-
pie permanently to support the
course he takes, for once embarked
on course it will be necessary for
the people to follow through"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18

WASHINGTON. Feb. 18 (UP)-
Government officials prepared a
survey of food supplies today in
event President Roosevelt decides
to make the United States the
larder as well as the arsenal of
democracies.
Available supplies include a sur
plus-in excess OF domestic needs
CT 100000 bales of cotton, 1885,
000,000 bushels Of wheat, 100000, 900
bushels of corn and large quanti-
ties of meats, dried fruits and dairy
products
On Feb. l, sold storage supplies
of frozen and cured meats totaled
s52 $4,000 pounds; lard, 300,50600
pounds: frozen poultry, 19l ,648, ,00C
pounds; apples, 22,932,0 900 bushels
frozen egg meats, 1886, coo pounds.
shell eggs, 3ll,O00 cases.
Butter stocks in storage totaled
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Turk-Bulgarian
Pact Slams Door
On British Hopes
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japanese fleet concentrations in the
Gulf Siam have been strengthened
by units arriving from Formosa.
From the African battle front
came word that Ethiopian patriots
have forced the Italians to abandon
important posts only It's miles from
Adds Ababa. The German Official
news agency, DNB, reported heavy
air attack upon the British central
Mediterranean fortress of Malta.
The next step in Nazi Balkan Dip
lomacy was expected in Jugoslavia
Berlin offered a broad hint that
the Bulgarian Turkish agreement
was expected to have repercussions
in Jugoslavia and it was suggested
that Jugoslavia shortly might agree
TO take a bystander's position in
event of Balkan military moves.
Belgrade was said to be faced
with choice of positions suggested
by Germany. One is a position of
complete neutrality whatever may
develop around her borders. The
other is a position of "collabora-
ton" with the Axis. The rewards
for collaboration" it was hinted,
might be a slice of northern Al
bania and gateway to Salonika.
Germany offered the suggestion
that the Bulgarian-Turkish agree
ment ultimately would undermine
the Anglo-Turkish military alliance.
There were Balkan reports that
Russia had advised Turkey not to
intervene in Bulgaria. The Balkans
believed this advice indicated an
understanding between Russia and
Germany whereby German inter-
ests in Bulgaria were recognized in
return for acceptance of Russias
paramount concern over the Dar-
danelles and Turkey.
Russia's position on another front
also aroused interest. The Soviet
was expected to reply shortly to
Japanese trade proposals and the
noticeable tnawing of Russo-Japa-
nese relations raised the possibility
Of a RusSo-Japanese non-aggres-
SION pact.
Japan's latest move IN the war,
tense Far East was TO offer herself
IS 3 peacemaker to the world. She
accompanied the offer with sug-
gS-lon that the best way for the
United States TO avoid war would
De TO restrict American interest TO
the western hemisphere.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Negro Confesses
Killing Woman

PHOENIX, Feb. 18. CUP)-Police
said today that Andrew James, SO
year old Negro, had confessed to
the fatal shooting of his next door
neighbor, Miss Cassie wilkins, 81
year old Negress, as the climax OF
a dispute with another man over
the girls affections.
James said he met Miss wilkins
on the street a few moments before
the Staying and asked her about
reports she was going to meet
another man"
The girl became angry and James
admittedly slashed at her with a
knife before she fled to her home,
badly cut.
James said he Immediately went
to his room, grabbed his loaded rifle
and returned TO the wilkins home.
He saw the girl in the kitchen and
Tired the gun. The bullet struck
the girl above the. heart, passed
through her body and seriously in
jured her brother, Gus, 18.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Doctor Sued by
Accident Victim

Damages totaling $113,5OO were
asked of DR.. Philip Hodgkin of El
CentrO and others in a complaint
charging them with malpractice and
breach of warranty.
The case originally was filed
in Los Angeles county by Edward
Geltzeiler but was transferred to
Imperial county Tuesday at the re-
quest of DR.. Hodgkin and the other
defendants.
Geltzeiler alleged that he was
not treated properly for injuries
suffered in an automobile accident
Jan. 4, 1899. The suit was filed
in Los Angeles Jan. 4, 1910.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
20.30 Club Gets
Five New Members

Five new members were initiated
into the Ell Centro 20-30 club at the
recent meeting in the California
hotel. Jim Bloom, Bob DAILY, Dave
Ross, Bill Dubois, Dave Lee.
Cub Scouts of Harding and NC
Kinley schools gave an entertain
ing program. These two packs are
sponsored by the club.
Thursday of this week the 20-30
and Rotary clubs will have a joint
luncheon meeting at the Barbara
Worth hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. up
The United States navy may be
going duck hunting, but the admir-
ais say definitely not
The navy decided yesterday to
spend S3,24O,OOO to acquire 200 odd
looking going tanks"-origin-
ally designed as movable duck blinds
for lazy sportsmen.
These craft, which can be used
to Send landing parties from ship
to shore in a hurry, are the product
of the inventive Genius of Donald
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Defense Strikes
Increase to IA

VI MIS-
Settlement of the strike of 1900
United Automobile Workers (CIO)
at the Milwaukee, Wis, plant OF
the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing
Co. was delayed again because OF
negotiation details still to be COW
cred in conferences between union
and company executives. The strike
has delayed production of defense
orders totaling s40,0Oo00 for % days.
negotiators announced at Wash
mgton Saturday that a settlement
had been reached after a week Of
negotiation under the direction OF
federal officials. but at Milwaukee
union leaders said several import
ant points had been ommitted by
the Washington negotators. The
union demands wage increases and
union security.
A third strike was called against
the International Harves Co.
whose chain of eight Middle West
plants holds defense orders totaling
sl0.000.000 The firm S Chicago
tractor plant has been strike bound
almost a month. keeping idle $500
workers. Another strike at the
Rock Falls. H., plant affecting $50
workers. The third strike. like the
other two. was called by the Farm
Equipment workers organizing
committee (CIO) against the Rich
mond. Ind, plant employing about
1900. Wages and union contracts
are the issues involved.
The Moore Drydock Co.. Oakland
Calf. and the Union Iron Works
San Francisco. were affected by
strikes called by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor pattern makers de-
manding higher wages. A union
spokesman said further walkoutS
were likely. The two firms hold
defense contracts for shipbuilding
and other works.
The situation in other cities:
Carteret. N. J.-Strike of 90t
members of Electrical. Radio ano
Machine Workers (CIO) union de-
manding contract holds up produc-
ton on navy defense contracts
worth sl5,000,0 900 at Foster Wheeler
Corp. plant.
Lansing, Mich. - Motor Wheel
Corp. plant. with defense orders
for airplane propellors and shell
cases worth 81 100000. closed by
strike Of 1000 UAW-AFL workers
demanding closed shop.
Bridgeville. Pa.-Vanadium Cor
poration of America plant. vital to
defense steel industry. closed by
strike of 400 which CIO local de-
scribed as unauthorized.
Lackawann, N. Y.-Walkout of
steel workers organizing committee
(CIO) keeps two plants of Beth
lehem Steel Co. shut down, three
others on reduced schedules. Five
hundred strikes demand union rec
ognition
Marion, Ind.-Intenational Bro
therhood of Electrical Workers GA
FIJI strike against Farnsworth Tele-
vision and Radio Corp. Delays pro-
duction of radio equipment for
army while union demands clarifi-
cation of status.
Cleveland, O-Strike of Standard
Tool Co. continues with 600 UAW-
CIO members out. Strike of less
than 100 in progress against Hert-
ner Electric Co. where United Elec-
trical Workers (CIO) demand high
er wages.
Cincinnati, 0. - Eight hundred
workers in strike at Powell Valve
Co. which has sub-contracts for
defense material
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
WALLET LOST

Ell Centre police Tuesday were
asked to search for a wallet lost
by Mrs. Lois Hight of GOA Olive
avenue. The wallet contained 30
cents, and some personal effects
including baby photograph.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
WEATHER

Southern California: Partly clou-
dy Tuesday and Wednesday except
cloudy with rain coastal and noun
tain areas late Tuesday night and
Wednesday; little change in tenn
perature.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Ell CENTRIC CABIN
Is BUKGLARIZED

A cabin in Pete Shenas' auto
court in Ell Centre was burglarize1
Monday night of $50, deputy sher-
IFS were informed Tuesday. The
money disappeared from letter
packed in a suitcase.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
OFFICER is HOME
FROM HOSPITAL,

Highway Patrolman William Nit
chell returned to his home in FL
Centre this week from San Diego
hospital where he went for an
operation last month. He will have
to rest at home for q while but is
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
MEXlCALI PLANS
PISTOL SHOOT

Mexicali peace officers Tuesday
invited all peace officers of Imperial
county to attend a pistol shoot in
the Mexican city March. 2.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
BORROW WITH PROFIT..

Low cost of our Loans offers a
practical method of borrowing-to
advantage. Have you a Business Op-
portunity you wish to snap up? Then
look us up. Let us provide the cash
capital you need. We make it easy
to borrow-and just as easy to re-
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Were AIreadyin
War; Jesse Jones
Tells House Group
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ing excessive rents.
Clifford expressed apprehension
that such an expansion of FILA for
temporary needs would drag down
the whole real estate" price struc-
ture in areas surrounding defense
projects after the emergency.
We've got to have housing if
we're to have defense" Jones re-
piled.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
Scanning l.V
News Horizon
ATTENDS CONVENTION

Sheriff Robert w. Ware left El
Centro for Sacramento Tuesday to
attend the annual convention of the
California Sheriffs association.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-18
MASONIC CHAPTER
TO CONFER DEGREES

Ell Centre chapter No 109 RAM.
will confer degrees at the meeting
Thursday night at 7:30 O'Clock in
the Masonic temple.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15

Here it is-your cotton standby
for spring and summer, Pattern
$685. is a Marian Martin creation,
which accounts for It's smart, SPIRITED
STYLE and its quick, simple making,
The front buttoning IS a wonderful
time-saVer, allowing you to spread
the dress out flat for stitching or
ironing. 1t gives flaterlnG, tall lines,
too. especially with two front panels
for emphasis. Those curved SIDE
bodice sections are soft and becom-
ing-see how they're gathered about
the waist seams and tucked at the
t shoulders. Choose either pulled
sleeves or cool little caps, and we
suggest that you sew rlc-rac at the
tucks for a new and novel trimming
effect.
Pattern 1856 may be ordered only
in misses and Women's sizes IA, TO-
Is. 20, 80. "a. SO. 38, 40 and ~. Size
IS requires 3 81 yards 80 inch fabric
and | l-3 yards ric-rac.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS in ON fo'
this MARIAN MARTIN pattern. 50
sure to write plailly your SUE
NAME ADDRESS, e.-3 STYLl
NUMBER.
Send your order to Daily DISpd1ch
Pattern Department, 222 w. 18Th st.
NeN York, n. 7.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15

s they arc pulling local gags off
fac trees like ripe fruit, and he call
ed attention to variety, with no num-
bcr .ong and everything snappy.
'Wj1dy" Moore and Charles Sellars,
known as the butter balls, will be
nice ladies that night and dressed
+ that Nc one will tell the one twin
from the other. They sing a duet in
4 Tags high voice.
These who have seen the rchears-
ais say the s~iX-year-old birthday
party, with grown people turned
children again. is full of laughs foI
every one.
Tickets are already on sale, and it
is expected that the high school audi
forum viii be filled for the occasion.
Tom Rose wishes the public to know
that the reputation Of the Rotary
club for giving value received is be-
hind this show next Thursday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15
Musical Program
At kiVanis Meet

Miss Mary Harrison and Miss Peggy
Parker entertained members of the
Henderson kiWanis club at their
weekly meeting last night with a
number Of vocal duets. with piano
accompaniment by Al. p. Barnes.
Roy Tolbert, program chairman for
the evening.
Following the musical program,
Mr.. ToIbert called on a number of
the club members to take part in
the entertainment by answering
quiz questions. telling Of a most en-
halTassing situation, or telling a good
joke.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15
FIRST

Rev. L. Nor1leet Gardner will
preach at the morning hour on AL
cohol and Maximum Strength in a
Democracy" and at the evening houl
on "Who Follows YOU" Mrs. StuWgeS
Collins will be guest soIoist in the
morning.
The schedule for the week is as
follows:
Sunday:
9:45 a. m, Sunday school.
II a. M. Worship.
+ p, m. Baptist hour-WPTF. Dr..
John h. Sampcy will speak on
"Chrlot and HIS Resurrection"
$50 p. m, Training Union. The
young people viii have as their
guest speaker, ". ID. Payne. who will
lead them in a discussion Of The
Christian Attitude Toward the
Negro" All young people and vIsI
tors are urged to attend.
7:3O p, M, Evening worship.
Monday:
$50 p. M Woman's Missionary
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15
". NJ. $. Meeting

Rocz Spring Baptist w. NJ. S. Will
meet n the home OF Mrs. ODE Will
son Thursday evening at 7 o'clock.
All members and those wishing to
ION are urged to be present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15
WITH THE SICK
Has Operation

Mrs. john Woodlief has undergone
an operation for appendicitis at
Maria Parh&m hospital, and She is
.ald 10 he doing Nerv nicely.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15

Union Memorial service for Mr.. T.
Norfleet Gardner in the ladies' par
lOr.
7:30 p. M. Young Girls Auxiliav
meets at the home of Misses Edna
and Jeanette Faulkner.
Wednesday:
7:30 p. M, Prayer service.
8:30'p. m. Baptist Training Union
Monthly business meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15
Home for End

Miss Emno Thomas Rose arrived
va,tcrd4v. from Gunston Hall, Wash
.ngton. D c. to spend the Weekend
with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. p, H.
Rose.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-02-15

Mrs Margaret kcsler, mother of
NrS CT z e, underwent am opera
ton at Maria Parham hospital on
IaulsdaN. Her condition is said TO
De satisfactory.