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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

Chairman Walter F. George, D..
Ga, of the senate foreign relations
committee and pilot of the bill in
the senate, Senate Democratic Lead
er Alben w. Barkley of Kentucky
vice leader John w. Mccormack oi
Massachusetts conferred for approx
imately 80 minutes with Mr.. Roose-
velt.
we hope to get through by Sat
urday," Barkley said, but Of course
We can't be sure of it.
81 haven't seen any evidence OF
filibuster."
Open threats by opposition sena-
tors to filihuster have been directed
thus far against suggestions py
Barkley to hold longer senate ses-
sions to speed up action, rather than
against the bill itself.
Barkley said he hoped the senate
could be gin considering amend
ments on Thursday.
There might be one amendment
offered as a test" Barkley said
indicating that if the administra-
ton could show its strength in such
test there might be shorted con-
troversy over other amendments.
The test" amendment to which
he referred probably will be that by
Sen. Allen j. Elldender, D., La.
which would provide that nothing
in the bill could be construed as
authorizing the president to Senc
troops abroad.
Administration forces, while point
ing out that the amendment would
not interfere with the president s
existing authority, have resisted the
proposal.
Sen. James f. Murray, D., Mont.
in a speech prepared for delivery
in the senate during the afternoon,
called for enactment of the bill. He
said Hitler victory would mean
the end Of free enterprise and lead
TO totahtarianism. Communism or
Socialism III the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Husband Pleads
Unwritten Law

GLENDALE. Cal, Feb. 25. CUP)
A coroner's jury today holds an in
quest into the death of Clinton
Thompson, q, for whose shooting a
quiet, bespectacled carpenter, R. L.
Hawkins. plans to claim the "un-
written law" of an outraged hus-
band.
Hawkins told police he came home
two weeks early from a trial separ-
alton" from his wife, Winnie Jean,
"a, and found her in bed with
Thompson. In struggle that fol-
lowed, he shot Thompson four times.
Hawkins was arraigned yesterday
on charge of murder, and his
preliminary hearing was set for
next Thursday. A murder COM
plant was signed by Sanford S.
Thompson, brother of the slain
man.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Ross Restrained
From Law Practice

j. Edgar Ross of Brawley Tues
day was permanently restrained
from practicing law in California.
"A temporary injunction asked by
the state bar association was made
permanent at the close of a trial
in Imperial county superior court
before Judge L. M. Turrentine of
San Diego. Ross asked that local
judges be disqualified
Ross, white haired and VIII t e
bearded, has been a familiar figure
in Imperial county for many years.
He failed to appear in court Tues
day. The state bar association al
legged that he was not qualified to
practice law or give legal advice to
laymen.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Protect Men from
Unions Discharged
Man Asks Congress
Ex-FOreman Reveals
Loss of Job Because
He Wouldn't Pay Up

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.
(UP) - A discharged fore
man of a company helping
construct Camp San Luis
Obispo, Calf, asked congress
today to pass legislation that will
protect the men in the unions from
the unions
r. B. Wickiser, who was shovel
foreman for the L. E. Dixon COM
pany on the Camp San Luis Obispo
job until he refused to join Local
No. II, International union of Oper-
ating Engineers (AFD, told the
house judiciary committee that un-
ion men who "step out of line" are
''beat up"
He testified at hearings on the
defense labor situation after Rep.
Toward w. Smith, D., Va, had urged
that the closed shop be eliminated
in defense industry to take away
the racket that has been a disgrace
to the country" in the cantonment
construction program.
Wickiser defined stepping out of
line as talking. too much, or pro-
testing" or voting in the union
against the will of the leaders. He
said he had seen union "goon
squads beat up men who stepped
out of line"
Two years ago, when he was help
ing build the Pennsylvania turn
pike he witnessed a goon squad"
in action at Berlin, Pa.
The witness, presented by Rep.
Sam Hobbs, D. Ala, said he was
told by his company that he would
have to belong to the AFL union
to hold his job
II filed an application and gave
them $780," he said That was the
down payment. I was supposed to
pay So week until I had paid
$63.85. When I found I had to pay
81 a week l refused. I worked four
months until a new business agent
for the union came on the job. He
told me I would have to pay and
I told him I wouldn't"
Wickiser said he was told by the
company he would be discharged
unless he made peace" with the
AFL. Subsequently he was discharg-
ed he said, with a notation that it
was because of union difficulties"
but he said he had a recommended
Continued on Page 8, col. %
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
No. 4Hydro Plant
Begins Generating
Power for Valley

Power totaling more than $1,000
kilowatts was available for the lines
of the Imperial Irrigation district
Tuesday as Drop on the All Ameri-
can canal started generating.
The latest addition to generation
facilities to start operations brings
1000 more XIV. Last week Drop 8
started operating, giving out 1000
XIV. Added to the total capacity of
the Brawley diesel plant, this brings
1880 XIV to the district lines.
Drop is designed to produce
5000 XIV by itself with present equip
ment, when running at full capacity.
Capacity will not be possible until
the All American canal is carrying
full load.
Drop was "cut in" at 4:22 am.
and picked up slowly until the 1000
XIV mark was reached.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

ed States swamp land in Trinidad,
Walsh said, but the matter has
been adjusted satisfactorily The
British government. he added, has
agreed to give this country a more
desirable site" there.
Moreell testified that the navy
is building underground fuel res
ervoirs near the Pearl Harbor base
at Hawaii. Responding to sugges-
tions that this subject, too. be dis
cussed privately, Sen. Ralph o.
Brewster, r.. Me. observed.
Il can personally guarantee that
the fact is known all over Hawaii
and probably In Japan as vel"
The naval base bill Is one OF two
before congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
= AMsL'Ne
~ Ep0RTER
Inside and Out

Inside and Out
Although Rose-MeSqulte f a m
Center's fair exhibit will be re-
markable unto itself, that Will be
as nothing to the feat OF its con-
structioa.
Because of the materials used,
the exhibit must be constructed IN
doors to protect it from possible
showers. 1t is to be about elght
feet high and gosh knows how wide
Now we know the house where the
exhibit will be built, and what puz-
zles us is how Frank Maynard S
going to get it outside, once he
builds it inside!
Only suggestion we might make
is that he use hinges at various
points. so the exhibit will collapse
or he might make the whole thing
out of rubber Then it will squeeze
through the doors.
Of course he could just take the
house to the fair!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

MOlludy Dul dohSN O4iht Sii6iiO >iioAiS
es be made, alterations that do not
in any way affect the plan itself.
Attorneys completed the minor
changes requested and the final
decree was ready for Judge Jenney
to sign.
In 27-page statement Judge Jen-
ney gave the plan his blessing. The
statement closed with:
Except as hereinbefore express
ly indicated, all other objections
afe overruled." The form of decree
last submitted is approved
Judge Jenneys statement dealt
at length with the various objections
presented by dissenting bondholders,
and refuted them one by one. He
dealt with considerable emphasis
upon the clause providing that rs
per cent of the bondholders, in
agreement with the district board
and with approval of voters, may,
if it is found necessary, modify the
plan further.
This modification clause &. has
given the court some concern :.
the statement read.
THE evident intent of this was
to provide power and flexibility for
meeting unforeseen contingencies.
In arriving at its final decision to
approve the plan OF composition
containing this provision, the court
has taken into consideration a num-
Der of factors, which indicate to it
that the plan, containing the
amendatory clause, is a more work.
Continued on Page 8, Col -
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

for the bases being leased from
Britain in return for so American
destroyers. The bill would authorize
S66,050,000 for work at these bases.
Chairman David 7. Walsh, D.,
Mass, later announced that Moreell
had explained that the United
States would have to pay mot
more than" $2,O0O,00O for the leases.
This money, he added, would be
paid to British subjects. All crown
lands involved in the deal Walsh
said, quoting Moreell, would be de-
livered to the United States with
out charge. The Newfoundland
base, he added, is on crown land
but the other base sites are not.
The British had offered the Unit
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
BRITISH BOMBS ANSWER NAz| THREATS
Valley Caught
Between Storms

Imperial Valley enjoyed a
weather interlnission Tuesday
as one storm moved eastward to
Arizona and still another in the
series of rain storms shifted in
land from the Pacific Ocean.
The weather forecast for I'm
p3rial Valley was Increasing
cloudiness Tuesday night and
Wednesday with possible show
crs Wednesday night. The coast
area, from San Francisco south,
however, was due to receive
mere rainfall before Wednesday.
Drenching rains continued in
Arizona, improving the farm and
livestock outlook fer the ccming
year. A record storage of water
was reported at dams of the
Salt River system.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Lettuce Shipments
Up Tuesday

Lettuce shipments from the I'M
perial Valley were expected to reach
90 cars Tuesday, according to the
Federal-State market news service
as compared to 76 cars shipped
Monday.
Meanwhile shipments from Yuma
and Phoenix continued to increase,
holding the market around 80 cents
to 81 for best quality 5S.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
TIL Never Do 1t Again, Sobs
Ex-Convict Before Court for Beating,
RobbIng Companions on Freight Car

him to nine months in the county
Jail. This was not Gray'S first ap-
pearance in court as ne served a
term in federal penitentiary for
violation of the Dyer act. He was
said to be out on parole and to have
violated parole terms.
Grays companion, Virgil r.
Moore, 81, was given a three-month
county Jail sentence. Both men
pleaded guilty to beating and rob-
bing George Stafford, Is, Yuma,
William Klawukn, Detroit, William
L. Tracy, Phoenix, and Roy w.
Lawrence, Negro, Seattle, while all
were aboard q freight train en-
route to Winterhaven from inland
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Rancher Injured
In Auto Accident

j. N. Barrett, "a, of the White
Post ranch near Seeley. was injured
early Tuesday when his car collided
at the Dahlia canal-Main street
crossing west of Ell Centro with a
machine driven by William Samuel
Collins, 68, of Ell Centre.
The cars sideswiped each other.
Highway Patrolman Tillman Daley
said. Both machines were damaged
Barrett apparently suffered only
minor injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Naval Expansion Bill
Starts Through Congress

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 CUP)-
The senate naval affairs committee
Today unanimously approved a
S242 ,O0O,O00 naval expansion bill. in
cluding authorization for $4,7oO,O0
of limited fortification work at
Guam.
Sen. Guy M. Gillette, D., Ia, in
telling reporters that the commit
tee had approved the Guam prof.
ect, was asked whether he feared
1t might have repercussions in the
Far East
Il don't give a DAMN" Gillette
said. You can quote me on that"
Admiral Ben Moreell, chief of the
bureau of yards and docks, de-
scribed to the committee in closed
session details Of the negotiations
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Speak of the Devil

Speak OF the Devil
You can't fool Geraldine Dickey
There ARE ghosts!
Driving from Calexico to Ell Cen
tro the other evening Geraldine
and her escort, Bill Ladd, were
discussing old legends and Bill re-
marked about the ancient ship that
was supposed to have been wrecked
somewhere in the vicinity of I'M
perial Valley
That's fairy story!" Geraldine
scoffed. Il don't believe there ever
was such a ship!'
Bill went on, undaunted, however
and discussed the stories of the
Flying Dutchman and St Elmo's
fire. About that moment the car
rounded a turn and there, big as
life and twice as natural, illuminat-
ed in the headlights flood was a
Shipl
1t was really spooky and Geral-
dine can be forgiven the whoop OF
fright she gave. The ship was
a float in the Calexico Cavalcade
parade, going home!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
NAZI INJURED BY
u. s. MINISTER

SOFIA, Feb. 25. CUP) - RumorS
originating in a Jugoslay source
said today that German who was
injured in cafe alteration Satur-
day night with United States Min
lister George H. Earle was in a
serious condition.
Neither the Bulgarian police nor
officials at the American legation,
however, knew the identity of the
man nor his whereabouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

When induction of this call is
completed California will have more
than 10000 of its first years quota
of $1,000 conscriptees in military
service.
Induction of 12,00l men included
in the third call was started last
week. Previously, 1900 draftees had
been sent to training camps.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

I'll never do it again. I'll be
good Floyd E. Gray, 81, sobbed
on the witness stand Tuesday when
called up for sentence on charge
of beating and robbing four &C.
cupants of box car Feb. 3.
Still sobbing bitterly. Gray heard
Judge r. d. McPherrin sentence
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

periaI county VIII supply 81 men
and the northend board 1853.
The United Press reported from
Sacramento that the calls will be
sometime between Mar. II and Mar.
81.
Los Angeles induction centers will
get the bulk of the new men. There
will be 2002 inducted at each of Los
Angeles two centers; 1,126 at Sacra-
mento and 1900 at San Francisco
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
UnionIess-

Unionless-
Heard, also, that we had a strike
at an Ell Centre root beer stand.
The mattresses waited until there
were flock of motor cars around,
their occupants demanding service,
and then walked out!
Asked if the mattresses had a
union. the proprietor retorted:
mo, just a peeve."
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Aid Bill Possoqe
! Ioped Soturd doy
Democratic Leaders Driving TO Break
Threatened Delay Throush FiIibuster
By IsoIationis+s Among Senators

WASHINGTON, Feb 25. (UP)-Democratic leaders
after long conference with President Roosevelt said to
day they still driving for senate passage of the Brit
sh aid bill by Saturday despite opposition threats to fill
buster against any speedup in senate procedure.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
invasion Bases
Battered by Raj
I'm Fierce Raids
Lines Drawn for Big Spring Offensive
As English Struggle to Hold Balkans
In Line. Germans Ready in Bulgaria
= By UNITED PRESS -

Great Britain answered Adolf Hitlers threat of unprec
edented warfare Tuesday by smashing hours at
the big Naz submarine base at Brest the Atlantic coast
France The Raj attacked Bres during the night and
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Draft Will Cell
Another 81 Men

Imperial county will add another 61 men sometime in
March to the 3O has already sent away to the for
year of military training.
Of this latest quoathe fourth call for selectees total
ing 1000 men in Cafornia-the southend board in I'M
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Dive Bomber's
Wreckage Seen
One Crash Verified. Another Feared as
Second Craft Fails to Return to Base
At San Diego; Big iSearch Launched

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25. (UP)-Navy officials said today
the wreckage of naval dive bombing plane had been sight
ed from the air five miles east of La Joa the Mira
mar dive bombing field
Crews We're dspatched immediately to the of tn
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Hieh Economy

High Economy
The lad who travels from coast
to coast on shoe string could
learn a lot from Jimmy Sahofield
Jimmy could probably do the stunt
without a shoe string, and end up
with a shoe storel
Last weekend he went to Los
Angeles and returned to brag about
how economically he made the jour
ney His expense account showed
only meals. Biggest saving was on
hotel rates. This cost him Is cents
AS we heard the story he parked his
automobile in a parking lot and
SleDt in the cart
One bet he overlooked, however
He might have got a nights Job rs
a watchman, and shown a profit!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Only One Step
Remains i'm lid
Refundiin9 Case
Alterations Ordered by Judge Do Not
Affect Operation of P Ian, Attorneys
Agree; TechnicaI Changes Completed

Technical amendments to the Imperial Irrigation dis
tric 100000 refundng program mailed Tuesday
to federal in Los Angeles and attorneys waited fof
the last and final STEP the signature Of Judge Ralph e
JenneY Judge Jenney approved of the renancng plan
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25
Chilly

Chilly
Because we are q day late in
getting this, we insist upon having
proof
Jack Tyler reports that 5 am.
Monday snow fell at FoXgloYe head
ing on the Westside main.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-25

I. V. Lettuce: Demand better
market steady; carloads fob. cash
track Is and IS ST.; IS few. 75-s5c.
l.. A. hay u. 6. No. I, ~. sf6.-
s16.50: U. $. No. 2 I.V. leafy s1550.
No. 2 S12.5O-135O; Mpls Sept. flax
$685.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24

The floor plan includes a we'll
proportional living room with a
typical Spanish corner fireplace. A
bed closet is provided so that the
living room can readily be convert
ed into a sleeping room for the
night. A smaller dining room is
conveniently located near the kit
chen.
The rest OF the floor area is ef-
ficiently divided into a bedroom,
bathroom, Kitchen and service
porch.
Either brass pipe or copper tube
is recommended for water lines.
They will give long satisfactory SER
vice because they will not rust
and will effectively withstand cor
rosion.
Bronze windows and either bronze
or brass hardware should be includ-
ed in the specifications. These not
only add to the appearance OF the
home but will not be marred by
rust.
Termites are causing an annual
loss to property owners in this
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
I JoME OWNERSHIP is a valuable

LONE OWNERSHIP is valuable
L asset for any family. This fact
is being proved very clearly every
day. Not that more homes are ac-
tually being built so much as there
are so many real small homes going
up. Many couples who ordinarily
would consider the average apart
ment home. are now beginning to
compare that apartment with the
coy homes that some OF their
friends have built.
This house is a complete little
home along the Colonial Spanish
type. Materials having the Hall
Mark. of Quality which do not re.
quire costly upkeep are recommend
ed. Copper roofs have given centur-
les Of satisfactory service through
out the world and IL is suggested
that copper be used. But, il another
type of quality roof is specified. II is
necessary to protect vital parts from
leakage, therefore the valleys, fash
ings, cutters and downspouts should
be copper.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24

Mrs. Leroy Mccartney was Sun
day visitor of Mrs Ella FULLER. Nerl
Arbogast, who makes his home
there left Monday for army train
ing.
Miss Virginia Neubert, with
members of the senior class OF
Roosevelt High School spent Mon
day in Detroit where they visited
the Rouge plant of the Ford Motor
Company.
Miss Lois Corkins, Detroit. who
spent the week end at her home
here. received call from Miss
Linda Atkinson, Stony Greek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Neubert
Romulus. visited at the home of his
brother, William Neubert and fam
lily.
Mrs. Frances Yeckley and Miss
Clsrabelle Rogers Detroit. spent
the week end at the Minard home
here.
Marlene. five year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sampson
is i'll with chicken pox
Arthur Hunt is recovering salts
factorily from an attack o. intestl
nal influenza
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Denoyel
and family were Sunday Dime
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat Conway
In the afternoon they drove to De
troit to view the damage al the Ford
plant caused by the recent explo
sion
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24

Edward Thumm and son. Foster.
Ypsilanti. were Sunday night sup
per guests of Mr. and Mrs. j. W.
Blackmore.
Miss Mabel Blackmore, Detroit.
spent the week end at the parental
home.
Myrtle Schrader who was i'll with
measles has recovered and returned
to school.
Raymond Hoffman. Detroit, Wis
tied at the II. S. Travis home on
Sunday.
Sally Ann Holcomb, Rosedsle Gar
dens. spent the week end with Joan
Travis. small daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Travis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur White we're
at a dinner bridge at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rathburn,
Plymouth. Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Smith, Dear
born. Mr.. and Mrs. F. Wasiel and
Mary. Detroit. were Sunday guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. f Van Meter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hank. Bev-
erly and Marvin. spent Saturday
in Detroit and visited the House
wares Exposition in Detroit store.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Blackmore Wis.
tied Andrew Gladding. Ecorse Rd.
Saturday. Mr.. Gladding has been i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sanderson,
Inkster. visited the formers sister,
Mrs. j w. Blackmore. Friday.
Mrs Ewald. mother OF Mrs. Paul
Simons. Is very Ill at this time.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
pleasure Club Meets

The Pleasure Club was well at
tended Friday evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Jewel, Mrs. Bertha
Vorce, and Mrs. Florence Warner
acted as the supper committee. The
business meeting was conducted by
Fred Minard and plans were made
for party Jan. 81 at the hall There
were several visitors. Dancing was
enjOyed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
Jacksonville
RECEIVE WORD OF DEATH

Jacksonville. Mich. Jan. "a -
Word has been received by Mrs. Az
thur Hunt of the death of her uncle,
Stephen Dupuis at Toledo Ohio
Saturday. He had been an invalid
for some time, having suffered a
broken hip He was IS years of age
and was the father of seventeen
children, eight of whom survive
him. Funeral services were delayed
until Thursday to allow some OF
the children to come from New
York and California.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
underaoes Operation

Lois, siX-year-old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. c, H. Donaldson, is con
valescing satisfactorily at Uniyer-
sity Hospital Ann Arbor, after an
eye operation made necessary by
the after effects of scarlet fever.
The two other children of the fam
ny are quarantined at home with
the disease.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
Canton
Center
MRS. WALTER WIlklE
HOSTESS TO BOOK GU

Canton Center. Mich. Jan. "a -
Cherry Hill Book Club met with
Mrs. Walter Wilkie Wednesday af'
ternoon.
A round table talk Of the tour
through the Detroit House OF Cor
rection taken by the club members
was followed by discussion Of the
part home training played in the
crime situation.
The club will meet with Mrs.
Kruger Feb. 10 and the program
will be a patriotic one.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
Milan Eree Methodisi

Rev. Lloyd Knox, pastor
10 a. m. Sunday School Harry
Taft, uperintendent
II p. m.-PTeachlng.
p. NJ Prayer and Praise
Service
5 p m-freachlnS.
Glass Meeting first Tuesday eve
ming of each month at 1880
Tuesday, 1880 p. N. Cottage
Prayer meeting.
Thursday. 1880 p. m.-Prayer
meeting.
Services at Milan Prison second
and fourth Sundays Of each month.
at 2:45
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24
Saline St. paurs EvanoeIicsI

Rev. c. II. Wittbracht. pastor
10 a. Morning worship. Ser
vices IN German the nrst Sunday
OF each month; in English other
Sundays.
l1:15 a. N Sunday School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-01-24

Mrs. Elan Meyer, Mrs. Edward
Hauk, Mrs. Hurd McClumphia. pro-
gram committee for the Cherry
Hill Reading Club. met at the home
OF the latter Friday afternoon to
plan the club programs for the sea-
son.