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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
LOCAL OFFICERS TO TRAIN

Fifteen peace officers in Imperial
county will be selected to attend q
civilian defense training school III
San Diego June 2, 3, and 4, Sheriff
Robert w. Ware said Wednesday.
The school will be sponsored by
the statewide civilian defense or
ganization formed by Attorney Gen
eral Earl Warren. The Imperial
county men have yet to be selected
decided to rob the small village
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
WATER PIPE CLEANING
METHODS PROBED

Possibility or developing new
means of water pipe cleaning and
rehabilitation was expected to come
out of scheduled visit by Ell Gen.
tro Public Works Director Walter
Heinecke at Vista. Heinecke will
confer there Thursday with authori-
ties of the Vista irrigation district
regarding operation Of new clean
ing eQuipment.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21

HUNTLY. Va, May 81. (UP)--
Thomas Dewey Cameron, jr., 16-
year-old mountaineer, today told
now he shot and killed the three
members of a family while robbing
their store because they recognized
him as a neighbor living five miles
down the road.
Cameron wanted some money
bad" he told Huntly police, and
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
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broken through the British naval
screen and landed reinforcemenfs
by sea.
The Germans in Berlin merely
said they had formidable forces IL
Crete and had occupied "impor-
tant" points.
The British announced at Cairo
that the italian surrender at Amba
Alagi had been completed with the
formal surrender OF the Duke OF
AoSta, supreme commander n
Ethiopia. five generals, number OF
staff officers and between $4,000
and 10000 men.
Fighting continued in southern
Ethiopia but British forces were
said TO be closing in Iapidly on the
Italians.
There was patrol action only on
the western Egyptian front and in
Iraq the British reported they were
consolidating their positions after
advancing to within 35 miles OF
Baghdad.
AMERICANS SAFE
The unprecedented air-borne inva-
sion of Crete, 10 miles from the
Greek mainland, overshadowed 9TH
er war fronts, but in Berlin it was
disclosed 140 Americans as well as
other passengers from the sunken
Egyptian liner Zamzam had been
landed at st. Jean dc Luz. on the
French coast near Spain, presum-
ably by the Nazi raider that sank
their ship.
The Germans hinted they might
hold the "a Americans who were
enroute to Africa to drive ambu-
lances for the Free France forces
of Gen. Charles De Gaulle. They
may be regarded temporarily as
war prisoners, the Germans said
and an investigation probably will
be necessary to determine their
future status. Other Americans from
the zamzam probably will be in
veStigated, too, but 1t was indicat-
ed they might be permitted to con-
tinue without much delay to "neu-
trail territory-presrmably unoc-
cupied France.
ENGLAND hAlDED
The German high command said
the luftwaffe made scattered raids
en- air fields where big fires were
started, in southern England.
In the Mediterranean, Axis planes
again attacked Malta and Rome
reported that hit had been scored
on 10,000-ton British cruiser.
Fighting in north Africa was
mostly patrol action, although the
Italians said British forces besieg-
ed at the Libyan city of Tobruk
had suffered severe casualties in
attempts to break through the Ger
manhattan lines.
Details Of the British land and
air offensive against the pro-Axis
Iraqi army were meager except for
previous reports that the British
had crossed the Euplrates to with
in 35 miles of Bagh.ad, but from
1stanbul and Palestine came re-
ports that the Turks were taking
a firmer attitude toward Axis pene-
tration of the Near East and haG
closed the railroad running from
Syria along the Turkish border to
1raq as far as German tourists"
were concerned.
There did not appear to be addi-
tional movement of Axis aerial
forces through Syria to Iraq.
CRETE BATTLE UNIQUE
The battle for Crete appeared
to be a long and severe struggle
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
WRAP PACKERS
PLAN ELE CTION

BRAWLEY, May q = Members
Of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Packers association of California,
familiarly known as the Wrap
Packers union, will hold their an
nual election of officers at their
headquarters in Brawley Friday
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
AIR CORPS PROMOTES
VALLEY MAN

j. V. Stewart who is in the United
States Army air corps and stationed
at Fort Hamilton has just been pro-
NOTED from corporal to sergeant
according TO word received by his
mother, Mrs. Bernard Schaeffer of
FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
FLOWERS SERVE TO
LOCATE GIRL

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 81 (UP)-
Police announced today bouquet
Of flowers received by Mrs. Joseph
Ruszkowski on Mothers Day had
resulted in locating her daughter
Clementina, Is, missing since jan
uary. The girl, police said. was in
custody in Los Angeles where she
had been working as a domestic.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
Scanning L.V
News Horizon
TWO JURlES RETURN
NERDICTS

Verdiets of not guilty were re-
turned in superior court late Tues
day by two juries. Walter Johnson
Negro. was found not guilty of rob-
berry and Elma Lynn Reed was found
not guilty of drunk driving.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
BOARD MEETS

Members of the executive board
of the Imperial Yuma Boy Scout
council met at headquarters in El
Centre Tuesday night to make
plans for coming events and to dis
cuss finances.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
INTEND TO WED

Louie Leonard Stone, 25, Somer-
ton bartender, and Dolores L.
Smith. 25, also of Somerton, Tues
day filed notice with County Clerk
w. J. McClelland that they intend
to wed.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
DECREE GRANTED

An interloeutory divorce decree
was granted in superior court Tues
day TO Dollie Long in her suit
against Vernon B. Long. She ac-
cuSed him of wilful neglect
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
DECREE GRANTED

An interlocutory divorce decree
was granted in superior court We'd
nesday to Francisco Ayala Alvarado
in her suit against Ysabel Alvarado.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21

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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21
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Extra large 80x90 in. 1907 pure
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-21

Portland Woolen Mills special
"Woolray" wool, rayon and cotton
blankets combination-72x84 in.
Satin bound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
THOMASE. WALSH TO BE APPOINTED
Win Succeed James E, Sheehan as Supt. of
 Garbage Collection ]

Thomas F. Walsh, of Luke street, prominent member of the Wash ington Hill A. c. and active among younger Democratic party workers, is slated to be appointed Super intendent of Garbage Collection and Disposal, it was learned today. The appointment will be voted by the board of public works at it's meet ing next Tuesday night.
 MT. Walsh, an employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, will succeed James F. "Shimmers" Sheehan, of South Elm street. MT. Sheehan, former president of the Tribune A. C., who yesterday was appointed member of the fire department by the board of fire commissioners.
 The post pays a salary of S2.- 900 year, plus $540 a year for use of a personally owned automo- bile. MT. Sheehan has served in the position for several years, being appointed to succeed the late Roger ODonnell. MT. Walsh has been mentioned often for political norn- ination or appointment. Two years ago he was strongly backed for tie nomination for city clerk but was reported not to be interested. The nomination went to Joseph M. Happy" Shea, who was subss- Quently elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
Some Facts About Mystery Conference At Sea Are Finally Being Made Public

to keep a rendezvous in those wa ters if the speedy Prince of Wales had been his means of transport. President Roosevelt took to sea in the yacht Potomac. The pictures re- vealed that he transhipped twice to the Prince of Wales and to the Augusta. He could have transhipped at sea or he could have changed ships in some Canadian port.
 MT, Roosevelt was presumed to be back on the Potomac and was ex- pected to come into port today or tomorrow. The prime minister was believed to be back in England, though he could still be aboard the Prince of Wales en route there.
 The pictures revealed that the presidents sons, Franklin, jr., q naval ensign. and Elliott. an army air corps captain, were aboard the Augusta. His other sons. James. a Marine captain. and John, who is studying naval supply methods, were not shown.
 The picture taken aboard the Prince of Wales, which participated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15

in the sea battle in which H. M. S. Hood was sunk by the German bat tleship Bismarck and the Bismarck was sunk by torpedo planes, showed the president. and prime minister sitting on deck, side by side, each with a prayer book in hand. MT. Roosevelt Is turned toward Mir. Churchill. speaking to him, and the Prime Minister is listening intent ly.
 The second group picture taken aboard the Augusta showed Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles, Lend-Lease Coordinator Harry L. Hopkins. Presidential Secretary Ma Jor General Edwin M. Watson, Ad- miral Ernest J. King, commander of the Atlantic fleet: Admiral Harold R. Stark, chief og naval operations; Dr. Ross T. McIntire, the presidents personal physician; and w, Aversil Hartman, the pr%sident's lend -Ieasg sexpediter" in London. General sll John c. Dill, chief of the nrisisl, Imperial Staff. and Admiral Hil Dudley Pound, first sea lord ol Great Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15

Washington, Aug. l5- CUP. > One question at least about the Roosevelt Churchill conferences was answered today. They conferred aboard the British Battleship Prince of Wales and the American Cruiser Augusta. Where the ships were when they conferred was not known. Nor was there any hint where the President and the Prime Minister now are.
 The White House issued a photo- graph showing President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill aboard H. M. s. Prince of Wales, taken after church services last Sunday. Another shows them in a group aboard the Augusta taken after dinner" last Saturday.
 There was no hint of where the ships were, but Lord Beaverbrook, one of the ccnferees, arrived at New Brunswick suggesting that they were somewhere near the Canadian coast. Churchill disappeared from London early last week. which would have given him ample time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
British Radio Carried Hope to All Beaten Nations in
 40 Languages SPECULATION ON
 U. s. ENTERING WAR Joint Organization of Brits ish, American Experts
 Will Be Seen Soon
BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE, JR. United Press Staff Corresnondenth'

BY EDWARD w. BEATTIE, JR. United Press Staff Correspondentl
 London, August IS. - (UP) - President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill agreed on closely co-ordinated war production, maintenance of a steady flow of supplies to Britain despite the German counter blockade, and effective op- position to the Japanese threat in the Pacific, it was re- ported authoritatively today.
 Political and diplomatic quarters, circulating these reports. emphasized their importance over the bare peace aims statement issued in Washing ton, Ottawa and London yesterday.
 The government aware of the moral value of the eight point Anglo American declaration with its promise of a free and better world, started the liggesb propaganda campaign of the war to make sure that the declaration reached tho remotest parts Of war-torn Europe with its message of hope to people now kept in subjection at the point of German and Italian bayonets.
 In 70 Languages
 Hour after hour throughout the night and this morning, British ra- Sfn Sfoffny1s I,rna doa rk %laa Sar1nv-nL j tion in 40 languages over all wave : lengths, and printing shops worked at top speed to make ready hum dreds of thousands of leaflets to be dropped on Germany and Italy, and German and Italian occupied teFfis {, tories by British and Russisn planes.
 It was understood that orders already had been issued to secret agents to spread news of the declar- ation by word of mouth and other wise in continental cities.
 Until 4 a. m. today, British sta- tions broadcast continually the full text of the peace aims declaration i in all European languages and such other languages as Arabic, Burmese, Tamil, Hindulstani, Iranian, Turk ish, Chinese and Thai. At four a. m. stations started on 24-hour program of broadcasting the deelGr. ation in summary.
 The natural tendency h4re was 1. to emphasize the material; results of the Roosevelt Churchill confer ence rather than its purely moral implications.
 100 Percent Guaranteed
 Wilson Broadbent, the we'll in- formed diplomatic correspondent of. the Daily Mail, asserted that the American and British leaders had agreed con the basis of a compre- hensive war production plan which will ensure Britain's military, naval and air strategy 100 per cent
 "There will be other and later developments in the diplomatic fields as well as ne wlneasures for ensuring Britain's complete victory in the battle of the Atlantic,n he write "But for the time being Americas role will remain that ea "the ersenal of democracy.
 Broadbent reported that creation
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
BRITISH YOUTHS
 ENDED TRAINING
Will Pilot Fighter Planes in England When They
 Complete Work

Americus, Ga, Aug. 15.-UP)- Twenty-nine British youths who ex- pect to pilot fighter planes and bornbers for the Royal Air Force completed 10 weeks of preliminary training at Southern field here to- day.
 The fiedgling airmen are among the first of hundreds of RAT pilots trained in the south through the cooperation of the United States,
 During the TO days here they have soloed and learned the rudimentary principles of flying. Sunday they be- gin another 10 weeks course at Ma con where they will learn formation flying. Then they will go to an ad- vanced school for 10 more weeks of advanced training in combat flying.
 Described as extremely keen stu- dents" by Flight It. Gordon Speck, RAF officer in charge of their train ing, the cadets hope to be dropping bombs on Germany or fighting of the Luftwaffe over the English Channel by Christmas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
Twelve Americans Die In Second Plane Crash
Atlantic Ferry Plane Just Taking Off for America Second Fatal Crash in Days-22 Killed in
 Each Tragedy

London, Aug. 15.-UP)-Twelve Americans were killed yesterday in the crash of an Atlantic ferry plane taking off for the United States, the second disaster of its kind in SIX days. Twenty-two per- sons, including Arthur Purvis, 51, head of the British purchasing com- mission to the United States, died in the latest crackup.
 Last Friday another Atlantic plans crash killed 9 ferry pilots and crew members, including seven Americans.
 Authorities admitted today that they were Investigating the possi- bility of sabotage. London, August 15 = (UP) = Arthur B. Purvis, chief of the Brit ish purchasing commission to he United States, 12 Americans, eight Canadians and one other Britor j were killed in the crash of an air. plane taking off from Great Brit 1 ain for the United States, it was announced today. The Royal Air Force ferry com- mand said that among the Ameri- can victims was Joseph c. Mackey of Kansas, pilot of the bomber in which Sir Frederick Banting, CO., discoverer of insulin, was killed when it crashed in Newfoundland last winter.
 Other Americans killed were:
 Flying Officer E. w. Watson, Terrence, Cal.
 Flight Engineer R. F. Davis, Seattle, Wash. \
 Capt. M. D. Dilley, Kansas City.
 Capt. J. J. Kerwin, Oakland Calf.
 Capt. E. B. Anding, Merrick, N. Y.
 Flying Oficer W. L. Trimble, Fort Worth, Tex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
Propaganda Blast Sounded Through War Iorn Europe
French Families Will Be Split Up, |Deported to Germany By Nazi Edict
Males Sent to One Part of Germany, Females to
 Different Section
BY RALPH HEINZEN United Press Staff COrresp0ndent)

(U01Ee0 FfeSS SGA11 COTFeSpOnuentD
 Vichy, France, August 15.-(UP) German Authorities announced today that families of all French Youths who had fled to unoccupied France from Lorraine Province would be deported to Germany starting to- morrow, males being sent to one part of the country, females to another.
 News of the order was received here shortly before dispatch from Nice, on the Riviera, reported two men and woman killed in a bomb explosion in the public square this morning. Police said the three per- sons killed were sitting on a bench in the square when a parcel which they were holding, containing the bomb, exploded.
 Only yesterday news had come from Paris of serious riots in which shots were fired - it was not said by whom and several were wounded"
 The news of the deportation or der was amplified also by German complaints taht Catholic priests in Lorraine were stoutly resisting Ger man authorities.
 Josef Buerckel, German admin istrator for Lorraine, which ths Germans have sought to annex along with Alsace, announced to- day the grim order for deportation of those families whose sons have fled the Province.
 Sons Must Return
 He gave the sons until midnight tonight to return.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
United Press Is
 Congratulated

New York, Aug. 15.-(UP)- CongratulatOry messages from newspaper editors throughout the country were received at the New York headquarters of the United Press today for its news beat of August 5 on the possibility of meeting at sea between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill of Great Britain.
 On that day the United Press reported that the sudden un- explained absence of Churchill and the fact that President Roosevelt was cruising in the Atlantic meant ..that Churchill may be en route for a confer ] ence with President Roosevelt" During the next nine days censorship and official secrecy shrouded the movements of both leaders, but the United Press continued to emphasize the possibility of a meeting such as was finally announced yes- terday in Washington, London and Ottowa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
EDWARD P. KICKER TAKES HIS LIFE
His Family Had Operated Poland Spring House for
 Half Century

Portland. Me, Aug. l5-(UP)-A medical-examiner ruled suicide to- day in the death of Edward P Kicker, Jr., AT, whose family oper- ated the famed Poland Spring House at Poland for more than a half century. E
 Kicker was found by hL second wife yesterday slumped on Q bed in his Portland home with e bullet wound In his head and an automatic pistol at his side.
 Ofiicials at the state unemploy- irlert compensation commission Of- flee where Kicker was employed said he telephoned Monday he wal Il. and would not report this week
 4 Yale graduate who served ai aai artillery oiileer during the World war, Kicker was associated for many years with hls father in managing the Poland Spring Hotel and e sub. Eidlary bottled mineral water buNI. ness which passed from family con- tFel several years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
JAPAN CALLEDIT
 ALL HICHHANDED
Crafty Attempt Being Made to Alienate Japan From
 Axis Friends
BY ROBERT BELLAIRE

Tokyo, Aug. 15.-(UP)-Japanese political quarters and newspapers which at first belittled the Anglo American peace declaration, charged in concert today that it was crafty attempt to alienate Japan from Germany and weaken the Japanese government. They urged Japanese not to be fooled.
 The government had admitted the importance of 'the statement from the first and had announced that no formal comment on it could be expected until it had been studied.
 The general tendency had been however, to dismiss it as an empty gesture, as designed to forestall a German peace offensive, and as a "despairing democratic move"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
PRESIDENT MAY
 LAND SATURDAY
May Come Ashore Some where in Maine News
 paper Army Awaits Him
NEA Telephoto
By T. F. REYNOLDS United Press White House


 Swampscott, Mass, Aug. 15-(UP) President Roosevelt notified the White House secretariat by radio to- day that he will return shortly to the United States and indications were that the debarkation point would be in the vicinity of Rock land, Me. N
 William D. HasSett, acting White House secretary, informed newsmen attached to the presidential party that he would have a statement for newspapers at 8 p. rn., EDT: The statement, it was indicated, however probably will be little more than an announcement of the Presidents ar- rival plans. The White House Secretariat maintained the same silence on the debarkation points which has been continued during the Presidents historic Atlantic meeting with Win ston Churchill.
 Ashore Saturday
 But it appeared most probably that the President would come ashore sometime Saturday forenoon Facilities suitable for a presidential landing along the Maine coast are limited. Rockland seemed to be the most likely city for such a debarka- ton, although three or four other
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
STATE TO PROBE
 FISH, GAME BIRDS
Report Made That Pnr- chase of Pheasants Was
 Not on Level Basis

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 15.-(UP)- An investigation of purchases of fish and game birds by the State Department of Fisheries and Game will begin within a few days, 1t was learned today.
 A special general assembly com mittee, it was understood, will in- vestigate especially the purchase of pheasants by the State Department. There were reports that pheasants were purchased from breeders who were not the lowest bidders, and that some out-of-state breeders were favored over Connecticut breeders.
 It was reported that employees of the State Department of Fisheries and Game, including Dr. Russell P. Hunter, superintendent. would be summoned before the special com mission for questioning as regards these purchases.
 It was said State Purchasing Dl- rector Edward c. 0eissler has al- ready conferred with some commits sion members. His position, 1t was said, was that purchases of these game birds were made with the rec-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
CELEBRATES HIS
 lO2D BIRTHDAY

New Limerick, Me. Aug. 1s.-- (UP)- Competition cele- hrated his lO2d birthday today by entertaining his ere3t-great-grand- children with 6 uuaverlng rendition of Mlcmac' tribal songs learned us a boy when held captive by the In- dlans.
 A native of Van Buren. Camp heilton was kidnapped when nine years old by Micmacs who pur. dered his parents and burned their home. He escaped when l6.
 Camphellton, blind for 10 years, wes wopdsnaii and gulde.
 Ho married tho late Delena Ar eenauit at Fort Rent when she was ll. They hed 20 children, five ol Whom nt|Il are alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-15
BRITISH BOMBERS
 BLAST GERMANY
300 of Them Went Over Last Night--Many Fires
 Again Started
By SIDNEY J. WILLIAMS

NOAAtCu 4TCSS St1H OUETCSpOMuGHCD
 London, Aug. 15-(UP)-A Royal Air Force fleet of more than 300 bombers, following a daylight sweep of north France in which Polish squadrons bagged IS German planes, blasted German industries at Hanover, Madgeburg and Bruns- wick during the night.
 The air ministry said many fires were started and those at Hanover SO miles from Berlin, were specially large"
 Last nights British attacks cen- tered on central and northwest Ger many and authoritative quarters disclosed that not only were the at- tacking formations strong but they dropped the heaviest bombs the British have. The raids caused an air alarm in Berlin but the Reich's capital was not British target.
 The Royal Air Force attacked Hanover, 60 milse from Berlin, and other points in central and north west Germany.
 Tn yesterdays attacks the Poles lost three planes.
 An air ministry and home Secur- ity ministry communique said Ger man planes during the night bombed several British areas, causing only
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