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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-04
Honored BY Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Woodside en-
tertained at dinner Sunday in honor
Of Private Guy Y. Averill, who was
in the city over the week end with
his mother, Mrs. Florence Baldwin,
and her daughter, Miss June
Averill. Mr.. Averill has been in the
army since November and was sta.
toned at Fort Brady, Sault Ste.
Marie. but has now been trans
terred to Camp Grant, Rockford,
III.
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
ITS UP TO THE FARMER
TO CARRY ON

Drainage experiments at the Meloland
Experiment Farm have exceeded even
the anticipations of L. G. Goar, who is
beyond doubt Imperial Valleys foremost
expert on agricultural developments.
The news, conveyed by President Evan
T. Hewes of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict last week to the Associated Cham
bers of Commerce, means lot of things
to the valley. But chiefly it means the
difference between agricultural Stagna-
ton and progress.
Added hope derives from the fact
that the district is within $50 miles of
its goal that will bring deep surface
drains within reach of every parcel of
Land in the valley.
Unless the valleys farmers partici-
pate 100 per cent in battling the men,
ace of undrained lands, we might as we'll
fold up. Without prosperous agriculture,
there will be no business of any kind in
Imperial Valley. And without drainage,
there will be no prosperous agriculture
in a matter of very few years.
Grave as is the situation of the valley
as a whole, that of the individual farmer
is graver. 1t is made even worse by the
attitude of few who scott at the neces-
sity of drainage, closing their eyes even
to the declining productivity of their own
land. Like bad apple IN barrel, one
undrained piece of land can cause extern
sive damage to all those near it.
This is not project in which the fann-
er as an individual can ride along mac
lively, depending upon the irrigation
district to solve the whole thing. No mat
ter how we'll the district does its part of
the job, drainage will not be effective
until the farmers, as individuals, look to
the state of their own farms. The dis
trict can cooperate, it can make equip
ment and expert advice available, but it
cannot do anything at all unless the
farmer realizes his own difficulties and
acts to overcome them. 1t is up to the
farmer to make the drainage program a
success. Nobody else can do it for him.
Installation of proper drainage will
mean money in the pockets of valley
farmers through increased productivity
and essened expense. But before the
cash can come in, the drains must be
laid. That's the farmers job.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Wi|Ikie Reveals Plans to
Coordinate Production

over to the foreign office where
he conferred with Foreign MINIS
ter Anthony Eden. Then he was 10
lunch with Prime Minister winston
Churchill and give Churchill a per-
sonal letter of greeting from Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
He announced that he might go
to Fire to talk with Prime Minister
Eamon De Valera. Britain urgently
needs naval bases in Fire, to replace
those she returned to Fire before
the war. There have been reports
in the United States that the AM
erican government has aided Brl-
tish efforts to persuade Fire to let
her have them.
Willkie said he planned to stay
liz Britain for two weeks. He re-
fused to comment on American or
international politics.
Il am here strictly as a private
citizen to get all the information I
can he said. You know the peo-
pie decided in November that
should not have anything to do
with the government"
Willkie had an appointment to
see Minister of Labor Ernest Bevin.
He told the newspapermen he
wanted to talk to everyone from
officials to the man in the street,
that he wanted to talk to the
heads OF other democratic govern
mentS such as Queen Wilhelmina
of the Netherlands and King Haa-
kon of Norway which are establish
ed in London because their coun-
tries are in the hands of Germany.
Il want to find out what they
are thinking about the conditions
of today and after your victory, so
l can tell the people of the United
States" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
TALL GIRLS LUCK
Riverside Press J

Just to get our minds off events i'll
Europe we might say a few words about
tall girls. For tall girls it seems are
coming into their own.
Not many years ago tallness was sup
posed to handicap girl socially, if not
otherwise. Then more tall girls appear
ed on the scene and the idea that it was
freakish to approach five feet ten inches
or even six feet was forgotten in most
circles, although it fingered somewhat
in the stage and screen world.
Today, tall girls are in demand in
films, not for the leading roles but for
many other parts. Tall girls in Holly
wood are all specialists, and in the movie
colony, specialists usually keep busy.
For example, they are wanted for the
pleasant role of making glamorous
gown show off to best advantage on an
expensive set. Clothes always look smart
er on a tall girl, movie people explain.
So tall girls are wanted in scenes in
which small actresses are supposed to
look tiny, fragile and delicate. When
there are more tall leading men, the tall
girls will even get leading roles.
This, of course will be hard on the
''shorties." They've always been as un-
comfortable in the midst of people of
average size as their tall sisters, and
they're painfully aware of the popular
notion that they are "cute" and helpless
What do they get out of this vogue for
height, when they can do nothing about
it.
After all we've known many tall as
we'll as meditm and short. and have al
ways been at loss to know which to
admire the most.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27

Government is machinery. Nat
urally, the purposes for which the
machinery is used come first. The
direction in which it is set going,
the fuel and upkeep in the form OF
taxes and other support-an these
are CT first Importance.
But there is another matter, less
dramatic and interesting, but also
important-the redeSign and re-
placement of worn-out parts in the
machine itself. That is the way you
might describe the congressional re-
apportionment due in 194l.
The Constitution provides that
each 10 years, when The census is
taken, the president shall report
its results to congress, which shall
then determine the number of rep
resentatives each state shall have,
according to their respective num-
berS." The only restrictions are
that each state must have at least
one representative, and that their
total shall not exceed one for every
10000 people.
Obviously, if congress were TO
have one member for every 10000
people today, it would have more
than 1900 members. To cut down
the size of the house, the present
arrangement is based on about one
for every 250,000-435 members for
something over 1C0000,000 people.
The present census will show
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27

family having to do with defense
production. Before he left the
United States, he endorsed Mr..
Roosevelt's "all out" aid to Brit
ain bill and saw Secretary of State
Cordell Hull and the president.
Il want to see where your short
ages and strength are and study
your methods and see how they can
best be combined with American
Methods he told more than 300
British and foreign correspondents
at press conference at the minis
try of information this morning.
After the conference Willkie went
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Red, White, Blue
Panties Pay Honor
To Bu||fiqhter

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 27. UP)-
Never said Verduguillo, the FAM
GUS bull fight authority today, 'has
anything like it happened at a bull
fight"
He was referring to the compli-
ment paid Matador Carlos Arruza by
beautiful American girl at yes
terday's bull fight.
Arruza had just finished killing
a bull. The young woman raced
down to the edge of the ring from
the seventh row, shrieking her ad-
miration, removed her panties and
flung them at the matador. They
were a flaming red
Arruza had no time to recover
from his amazement, for she had
removed another pair, which were
white, and they were sailing through
the air in his general direction.
Even before they hit the ground, she
was taking off third pair, a blue
pair, and they came sailing out after
the other two.
BY this time, the crowd which
had been applauding Arruza, began
applauding the girl. Police rushed
down to escort her back to her seat
but the crowd objected SO furiously
they desisted.
Her identity was a mystery, but
all Mexicans in the crowd were
convinced she was an American and
patriotic American. They thought
so because of the colors of her
panties.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
by Willis Thornton
1941.. Year Of Reapportionment

close to l32,0OO,000 people. II the
same proportion OF representatives
to population were to be kept, it
would mean a house of represen-
tatives of more than 500 members.
If the house is kept the same size,
it would mean that each member
will be representing more than
100000 people.
Certainly the house of represen-
tatives, with 435 members, is large
enough-if anything, it is too large
Many students of governmtnt be-
lieve it would work better with few
er members, and that the quality oi
members would improve if each hac
to convince a larger block OF dis
trict voters of his worth.
All this puts congress in the un.
happy position of surgeon abou
to operate on himself. 1t alway!
does this with reluctance. In fact
the reluctance was so great in 1872
that it violated the Constitution
by failing to do it at all.
Despite all grave major problems
that face congress in 194l, reappor-
tionment must not be neglected
Congress must demonstrate that il
can keep the machinery of govern
ment itself in repair; it must have
the courage to make an appor-
tionment of its membership which
Will not increase the total. but de-
crease 1t If possible. Perhaps that
is good deal to expect, but there
must surely at this time be no
repetition of the failure of 1921 to
carry out a clear constitutional
mandate.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Rome Admits Biz
Gains by British
In Desert Warfare

ROME, Jan. 27. (UF)-The Ital.
ian high command admitted today
that British empire forces were
driving straight across the Libyan
plateau toward Benghazi as fight
ing was reported east and south Of
Derna, Italian base on the Libyan
coast.
The main British offensive in
Libya, italian military experts said,
had left the Mediterranean coast
and pushed into the desert. Ben
"he2i dispatches reported heavy
.glLin1 in the Mechili region along
the inland road between Tobruk and
Benghazi, 60 miles from the sea.
The Italians claimed to be holding
strategic positions in the Mechili
region, where fighting was said to
have been going ON for two days.
BY driving into the desert, Italian
military experts said, the British
. weakened their offensive because
they lost the support of the British
navy, which heretofore has prepared
advances with heavy artillery bar
RACES.
Italian troops, long trained in
desert fighting, were expected to
benefit as the war resumed a more
colonial nature, the experts said.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
By REYNOLDS PACKARD

ROME. Jan. 27. CUP)-High Ital-
ian quarters denied today reports
that German troops were pouring
into Italy and that there had been
serious rioting at Milan and Turin
in the industrial north. Italian
informantS at Milan and TURN
joined in a denial that there had
been disorders.
1t was said here that only German
flying units had passed through
Italy in pursuance of the policy OF
Italo-German collaboration in the
Mediterranean.
Enrico Lelli, Italian newspaper
man of Milan whom T. have known
for years. asserted to me by tele-
phone last night that reports OF
rioting or demonstrations there were
ridiculous.
"I have seen no German troops"
he said, "and as for riots, that Is
early. 1t has been n pleasant week
end We had n football game be-
tween Milan and Venice teams to-
day and | am glad to say that
Milan won. La Scala opera house
presents Boris Goudonov tonight.
At Turin, Maria RosSi, telephone
operator. said it was nonSenSlcal
to say there had been either Ger
man soldiers or riots there. She
said that the most really riotous
scenes at Turin yesterday had
been at football game.
1t was announced here that spec
ial interal food control police had
denounced to judicial authorities
eight important textile and clothing
| factories at Milan on charge OF
profiteering.
Giovanni Ansaldo leading poll
tical commentator, wrote in the
newspaper TELEGRAPH OF Leghorn
organ of Count Galazza Ciano, for
eign minister, that the italian rich
! were boarding food supplies. He
| suggested the imposition of genera
food rationing to end this scan
dal"
at must be admitted as regards
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Red Paper Warns
Of China's Dancer

MOSCOW, Jan. 81. CUP)-The
newspaper Pravda warned today
that further fighting between Com
munist troops and Kuomintang
troops in China would mean
spreading the civil war which
would only weaken China"
The newspaper published an ex-
tensive account of fighting between
the Communist fourth route army
IN China and Kuomintang troops
and asserted that the fourth army
had been practically wiped out.
The version of the conflict given
by .Pravda was that large forces of
the Central Chinese government,
unexpectedly surrounded the fourth
army and fierce battle ensued,
lasting several days.
1t was asserted that 1000 members
of the fourth army were killed or
wounded and 1000 imprisoned.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Cranium Crackers

Events that make headlines are
soon forgotten unless there is some
thing in their nature that makes
them outstanding in the memory
of man. A year ago these names
were in the news. Can you tell
why?
/. Kyosti Kallio and Suomus-
salmi.
2. Christian Front.
3. Senator Borah and Lord
Tweedsmuir.
q. United Mine Workers.
Answers:
/. Kyosti Kallio was president of
Finland, and his armies trapped
thousands of Reds In battles at
Suomussalmi, in mid-Finland.
2. An alleged plot TO overthrow
the U. S. government was revealed
with the arrest of II members of
the Christian Front organization.
3. Senator Borah of Idaho and
Lord Tweedsmuir, governor gen.
eral of Canada. both died early in
1910
4. The United Mine Workers
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
KEEP THE PEACE

Many things may have happened be-
fore this appears in print.
There may have been violence in the
lettuce shed strike, or a settlement may
have been reached.
If neither of these things has hap
pened, the public asks only one thing Of
both employers and strikers.
Keep the peace
Even though any strike in any indus
try is bound to touch the roots of all ac-
tivity in a community like this one, the
the people can continue to regard the
walkout as matter chiefly between en-
ployers and employees, as long as the
peaceful life of the community is not
disturbed Once violence breaks out,
that is different matter. 1t is up to
the people then, through their duly con-
stituted legal agencies, to see that the
offenders are punished.
The right of peaceful picketing is so
generally recognized that there is no
need even for discussion. So is the right
of employers to operate if they can do
so without themselves melting violence.
When either side steps over the bounds,
however, then their interests clash with
the public interest-and there should
be no doubt whose interest comes first.
In this strike we are content to leave
the outcome to the ipals-the en-
ployers and employes-but we do insist
upon one thing. The peace must be
kept.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Assault on Derna
Reports Progress

CAIRO, Jan. 81. UP)-The Brit
ish Middle East command reported
today that operations about Derna
are developing satisfactorily ana
that 100 italian prisoners have been
taken in the new thrust into Erit-
rea.
The command reported that the
number of prisoners taken at To-
bruk had now exceeded 25,0O0,
bringing the total italian prisoners
taken in Africa to approximately
100000.
In addition the British captured
% medium and 90 light tanks al
Tobruk, the communique revealed.
British forces were said by the
high command to be closing in now
around Agordat, the important rail-
center on the line leading TO AS
mara and Massala, and Barentu
lust south of Agordat.
The Italians were said to have
evacuated Umm Ha9ar.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Did You Know?

1t is estimated that 100000, 900
stars are visible through use of
modern telescopes.
Vega, photographed in 1850, was
the first star to ever have its
picture taken.
Greek farmers can have their
land plowed by the government
at fixed rate per acre.
Perfume dabbed on the clothes
or behind the ear will not last
as long as it will if sprayed on the
hair.
The tuna is said TO be the only
fish having a body temperature
warmer than that of the surround
ing water.
Falcons are able TO see an OBJ
iect so small and distant that man
cannot see II with strong binocu-
lars.
It is said that August is the
worst month of the year for road
accidents.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
2PIead Innocent
ToDrunk Drivinq

Two automobile drivers accused
or drunken driving pleaded not
guilty in Ell Centro police court
Monday.
Jack Marbut, "a, of Somerton,
Ariz., who was accused of manipu-
lating his machine in a reckless
manner in the 400 block on Main
street, despite two flat tires, will
be tried Monday afternoon.
Ben Moultrie, So, Negro will be
tried Dec. 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
wi||oughby Dies
At San Diego Of
Lengthy Illness

Gilbert Willoughby, So, who en-
gagged in large ranching operations
in Imperial Valley since 1913. will
be buried in San Diego Tuesday
after Masonic rites at the Benbough
chapel there.
Death came in the coast city Sat
urday when Willoughby developed
a cold and asthma so severe that
his heart stopped. He had been in
i'll health for more than two years.
Willoughby was born in Ventura
in 1889. He was a member of Delta
Tau Delta at the University of
California at Berkeley and was
graduated from there in 1882. He
was a member of CaleXico lodge No.
412, F. & A M, of the Scottish Rite,
and Al Bahr temple.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Carrie Willoughby; his mother, Mrs.
George Willoughby, sr; his brother
George Willoughby, jr; and a neph-
ew, Laddie Willoughby.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Antonescu Forms
New Cabinet

BUCHAREST, Jan. 81 CUP)-
Gen. Ion Antonescu today formed
new cabinet as army troops loyal
to him strengthened their hold on
this strife torn country.
Official announcement of the new
cabinet followed lengthy confer
ences in which Antonescu met with
the military leaders whose support
enabled him to put down last weeks
violent uprising by the Iron Guard.
Most drastic measures were being
taken today to mop up Iron Guard
pockets of resistance throughout
the country and troops were on
duty on all borders to prevent
Guardists from fleeing Rumania.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27

LONDON, Jan. 81. (UP)-Wen-
dell l.. Willkie revealed today that
he is in Great Britain to study Bri-
tish production methods with a
view of coordinating them with the
United States production.
He specified that he was mainly
interested in airplane production.
1t was his first detailed state
ment of the specific considerations
which brought him to Britain on
a personal inspection" tour and
served to recall United States re-
ports that he might accept a post
in President RooSevelt'S official
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
THE PRICE
OF A JOB
Chicago Tribune)

A Tribune reporter, Mr.. William
Thompson, found that to get job as
common laborer at Fort Sheridan or the
Great Lakes naval station the applicant
must pay a union initiation fee of $40
and 81 dues in advance. To get work as
a carpenter the corresponding charge
was 1922.
This experience helps answer one ques-
ton and raises another. Progress IN
erecting the cantonments around the
country has been disappointingly SLOW.
If shortage of labor has contributed
at all to the delays the union initiation
fee offers an obvious explanation. A
great many men are kept in idleness for
lack of the union fee. To man out of
work $40 is lot Of money.
The question that is raised is what be-
comes of the money? To what use is 1t
put? Does it go into trust fund and If
so, who are the trustees and who the ben
efcaries? Is an accounting of the sums
collected given the union members? II
so, by whom and how often?
The requirement of the initiation fee is
another reminder that unions should be
required periodically to submit their
accounts to public scrutiny. That would
discourage racketeering at the expense
of workingmen and the public at Large.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Bob Fitzsimnons'
Afoul Of Law

A man who gave his name as
Bob Fitzsimmons" and said he had
once fought Jim Jeffries, was given
10 days in the Ell Centre Jail for
drunkenness Monday The sentence
was suspended ON condition he
leave town.
Police declined to confuse the
prisoner with the boxer, because in
o previous arrest he had given the
name of John Holly. The police log,
commented, however, that he had
probably not bathed since the date
Of the FitZsimmons-Jeffr fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Indo China Siam
HostiIities End

HANOI, French Indo-China, Jan.
q. (UP)-Hostilitle between mdo-
China and Thailand will cease at
10 am. tomorrow & o'clock tonight
PST) under an agreement to nego-
tiate peace with Japan as mediator,
it was announced officially today.
Negotiations will start at Saigon,
Indo- o-China, Wednesday. between
French and Thai armistice commits
sioners with Japan taking part, it
was added.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-27
Raj Starts Big
Fires at Hanover

LONDON, Jan. 81. CUP)-The air
ministry reported today that the
Royal Air Force started two large
fines and several smaller confla-
grations in an attack on Hanover
early this morning.
1t was the first British air ac-
ton over Germany since last We'd
nesday, apparently due to an un-
interrupted stretch of bad weather.