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Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

Imperial. first town in Imperial
valley, has figured prominently in
local history from the earliest days.
1t was in the Mother City" that
the first printing press was set III
in the valley. the first church built.
the first PENTHOUSE hotel construct
ed even the fire was an event
in Imperial's history
First settlers set up dwellings in
the town that was long to reign as
center of activity in 1900 and by
1907 the population had leaped to
the staggering figure of 700. This
represented 10 per cent of the val
leys total of 1909 Since 1907 to the
present the population has increased
slowly until there are now approx
mately 1000 people within the city
limits
PRESENT ACTIVITY
Right now considerable activity
is being carried on in Imperial. An
aviation cadet training school has
Eeen established at the former
county airport on the edge Of town
A new detention home has been
constructed within the city by the
county and more recently modern
sewage disposal plant has been add
ed to the city's possessions.
Across the highway from the air
port is the home of the Imperial
county fair, where every year thou
sands of people pass through tho
'urnstiles to view the exhibits on
display
DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS
Also within the city confines are
the main offices of the Imperial Ir-
ligation District, the county's larg-
est business. In April, 1925 the dis
trict moved into its newly completed
imperial office building and has
zen there ever since.
No other city in Imperial Valley
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

the county seat, which might be
likened to the hub of a gigantic
wheel. are the industrial plants and
packing sheds that form the spokes
A large flax mill, a modern cream
cry, bottling works have all chosen
Ell Centre as a site for their opera
tiOnS.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Central Union high school and
junior college are Offering. through
he sid Of the federal government,
several special defense courses open
Continued on Page 7; Column s.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-03-04

to meet the emergencies, they a'C
themselves taking the various Ro@
Cross courses to prepare t.r dis
aStcrS, they are acting as fire ward
ems. ar RAID CJaelNcrS. and Dlln
arc. in their spare time. t"aClul-
various Red Cross classes School.
throughout the county arc equip
ped to meet fire reaultiug lruu
inccndiary bombs. and the S'hoo'
PLANTS arc being made available ~
meeting places where Cltilru, nj
the respective communities u'nE
meet for instruction in do,cuHc
work.
RURAL, SCHOOLS
In tAC rural schools ol no DN-
I" cvarY clG"H., deelued U"m"H
IS b ing made to aear tu" h"..
program with the defense rrAMn
and special projects are underway
in the seventh and cl-h.M grades
of all schools CT tie ceUNtN stud
ents are being given first aid ~
StructiOn, first aid kits are N'H'R
made for all students for use IN
disasters, and emphasis Is also E.,,'n
on a prOgral. which Will cn"oIe
these older children to assist WIN
the harvest. lreeiue adults for other
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
Peace Pledge of 1881

Through the which followed Germany Japan
reached an understanding time their aggression
common advantageand bring about the ultimate
OF the rest Of the world
In 1884 the japanese minister for foreign affairs
note 10 the United States stating that he firmly believed
question existed between the
mentally incapable OF amcable added
had no intention whatever provoke and
any other power Our secretary Of state Corde Hull
in kind
But In spite Of this exchange of friendly
almost Immediately thereafter,
Japanese belle
far the rights nations China
concerned.
Our government thereupon expressed Japan
the American people and of the American
nation has the right thus override the rights legitimate
interests OF other sovereign
The structure OF which had been founded upon
Washington conference treaties began
Indeed IN December Of 1884 the japanese
OF us intention TO terminate the naval treaty Of Feb 1922 which
had limited
sihed and multiplied her rearmament program
In 1886
Germany by entering the ancomintem pact
This pact all know. nominally
the Soviet Union but Of
faScn against the free world particularly Britain
France and the United States
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

To the OF the Philippines Japan violated the mandate
under which she received the custody OF the Caroline Marshall
and Mariana Islands after the World War by forfyng them
and closing them 10 all commerce but her but Tor
bidding foreigner 10 visit them
japanese statesmen after their custom. coaked these
quests with Notwithstanding They talked Of the new
order ASIA and then Of the co-pospery sphere
Asia
What they really intended the ensavement every
nation which could bring within their the enrich
meni-not of all Asia the
OF te lords had
Here too, they following the Nazi pattern
by tins course OF Japan made il necessary for
various countries, including the Pacific
Sedense large armed forces and OF material
when Hitler. That Of
course exactly what Hitler wanted them do The diversion
thus created by luers japanese ally forced the reaceovng
nations 70 establish and maintain huge front the Pacific
throughout this and program OF Japanese
e government ~ the United
persuade the government OF Japan that Japans best interests
Would o IN maintaining and Cuvatng friendly relations with
Ctcd states all
and peaceful processes Following the
between Japan and China in 1887 this made known
20 me japanese government and TO the Chinese that
whenever both those considered IL desirable
ready to exercise our good Offices During the following years
on our mar aned nchan
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

Al that time the japanese suggestion
that the responsible heads government
government OF the United States personally discuss
Tor bringing about an adjustment of relations between the two
countries should have been happy thousands Of miles
10 meet the premier OF Japan for that purpose felt
able before doing to obtain there could
be agreement basic principles This
but without obtain Japanese
The various proposals Of the Japanese government and the
attitude taken by this a
which the secretary Japanese
Oct. 2. 1911
Thereafter discussed
the Japanese continued upon
conquest. i
Finally Nov. 10 1e4I the presented
and by he
United
for of freezing
the United States China.
provision for abandonment her operations
Such proposal obviously offered peaceful
ent for temporary adjustment TIE American
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
Chinese Fighting With Renemcd Faith

Other countries host OF themhave declared
Japan Some OF them attacked by
been. China vaany resisting Japan
undeared forced her Japan After and onehaf
stubborn Chinese
fight with renewed confidence and confirmed Of victory
All members OF the great British Commonwealth themseve,
fighting heocaly fronts Germany and her Allies
the Battle of Pacific
with them in the Battle OF the Atlantic.
All but three Of the Of nations by
have declared Japan The other three
relations
In our hemisphere many Of sister republics have
DECLARED and the others
OF their solidarity with the United States
The following the countries which have TO date declared
against Japan:
Australia Canada. China Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican
public Guatemala Haiti Honduras The Netherlands Nicaragua,
New Zealand Panama FL Salvador, South Africa United King
dom and Poland
These and other peacelovng will be fighting
we first to end Japans OF
second TO make good the right OF nations and Of mankind live
in peace under conditions OF security and justice
The people OF this totally united in their deter
ninaton to national strength and power
bring concusivey end the pesence
which has long menaced the world which has
deliberately and directly safety Of United
FRANKLIN d. ROOSEVELT
EDITORS NOTE-Prssdent Rooseueb's unite paper
issued Tuesday, Dec. IS I94T White sooied
because they bound the usual coiored diplomatic.
Of foreign offiees) ny ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
Stage Ser for Conquest Campaign

Following this association Of Germany Italy and Japan the
stage for unlimited campaign conquest In
July 1887 feeling themselves ready the armed Japan
opened new aGe-Scae military operations
emily her leaders dropping the mask of hypocrisy publicly
caed their intention 10 seize and maintain for Japan
position tho Of Eastern
and the Southern Pacific
They thus accepted the German thesis that 20 million
Germans were hy training ability and superior
every other Euoye-Superor about 400
million other human beings that
And Japan following suit announced that the 20 million
JHparee people were also the
million cf inhabitants ~ Tho Orent-ncarV all
infinitely older and developed and civilization
than themselves Thor would make OF
region containing almost Hha The popuat0Uo earth !:
WOULD thn complete control
routes ~ importance 20 the entire world
The military operations which followed China nacrantly
sregao.d American rights japanese armed forces killed
leans They wounded or abused American and children
They sank American teSeS1Cildng
They bombed American hospitals churches and missions
They destroyed American property They and in some
/. -
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the Declaration Against Japan, Monday Dec 19il

TO Brussels TO consider the situation the Far East In conformity
with the and to endeavor bring about
difficulties
and Germany only Of all the invited declined
itself original Sgnaory Of the
China of the and the Soviet Union not signatory
attended After the conference opened the countries attendance
made further attempts persuade Japan participate In the
conference. Japan again declined.
On Nov "a 1897 the conference adopted declaration urging
that hosttieS be suspended be peaceful
processes"
Japan scorned the conference and ignored the
1t became clear that this OF affairs the
East halted the Pacific doomed the
horrors which have devastated Europe.
Therefore, in this OF 1941 this
peaceful while
the United States entered into discussions Japan
For months these
purpose OF arriving at understanding acceptable both
countries.
Throughout all OF these conversations government
INTO account not only the legitimate interests of the United
put also those OF Japan and cher When
relating TO the legitimate rights and interests OF other
came up thus government kept in appropriate with the
representatives Of those countries.
IN me course OF these negotiations the United States stead
lastly advocated
national relations. These
The principle of invoabiy territorial integrity and
sovereignty OF all
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

Further the ambassador the foreign minister
an oral statement Textualy the oral statement began
His majesty has expressed his gatefunoss and
for the cordial message of the President"
The further continued 10 the effect that
inquiries the subject Of increase OF japanese forces
French ndoChna his majesty had commanded his
state its views to the American The message
concluded, texually, with the statement:
Establishment Of the Pacific,
the world has been the cherished desire his
realization Of which he hitherto made his
continue Its endeavos His
President IL fully of this fact"
Japans real reply however made by Jspans warlord
evidently formulated days before took the form Of
attack which had already been made without
territories at various points in the Pacific.
There the record, all history read
In sorrow In horror and in disgust
We are now at war We are fighting In sedefense We
fighting In defense OF national existence right
of right enjoy the blessings peace fight
defense of principles Justice against
effort OF unprecedented ferocy overthrow those
and to impose humanity regime OF ruthless domination
unrestricted and arbitrary force
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
Greedy Designs in Pacific

The principle OF nonntererence affairs other
countries " - -
The principle OF equaliy-ncludng equality commercial
opportunity and
The principle of reliance international
Cancellation for the pacific settlement
= "
Inc Japanese government, IL Ii
qualified statements of intention
each Japan modify
In any way her greedy designs
Although she continually maintained that
only the greater
her brutal assault the Chinese people,
Nor did Japan show inclination her unhoy
alliance with Iiersm
In July of this the Japanese government
Hitler 10 force from the Vchy of France
TO place japanese armed forces
sending her troops and equipment into that
The between this
government thereupon suspended
But during the following month
request OF the Japanese government which emphatic
profession poacefu
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

fragrant japanese disregard OF American rights and civilized
standards.
Meanwhile conquest the rampage in Europe
and the Mediterranean
Hitler and Mussolni embarked upon scheme OF unlimited
conquest 1885, without they have
political
independent The machinery for their
conquest included and still includes only
but also huge organizations for carrying plots
intimidation propaganda and sabotage This machine
szehas worldwide ramihcatons and into
plans and operations have been steadily
nterlocked
AS the forces of Germany Italy and Japan increasingly COM
these convinced that
combination ultimately United States and the
the other
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

a n
and
We did then
uyDnus
was determined
mee
December
TO
peaceful delivered
izen N h
OF
tina /
them
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

O United States great free
the American family Of nations
world would be standing challenge to the Axis
make IL clear
States and the world we're included In their
sche O destruction
This they year, I'm 1940 when Hitler and MuSSon
deliberately aimed
the United States
The Of Japan In the Pacific faithful
counterpart used by Hitler in Europe Through ntraon
encrcenent intimidation and finally armed attack control was
extended neghborng peoples Each such acquisition was
starting point for new aggression
Pursuing policy conquest Japan had first worked her
and finally seized Manchuria Next she had Invaded
China and has sought for the past four and oneh years 10
Subjugate her
Passing through the China Sea close to the Philippine Islands
OF lndoChlna Today the
extending this throughout Thaiand
seeking the occupation of Malaga and Burma The Philippines
Sumatra the japanese table;
probable further down the japanese the
Zealand and all the other islands OF the
Paccncludng Hawaii and the great chain OF the Aeutan
clau5g
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

TO NY neasage OF IeCember 3 g washington
December l. il Toxic Of
Vokng his cooperation with further preserve peace
there has finally December q m
ington tmeDecember 10, 1913 p Toxic a reply
Neyed IN Geographic report by the American ambassador
Toxic dated December g. december II Washington
time).
The ambassador reported that Z morning OF
the eighth december Z, Washington Japanese
minister OF foreign affairs asked hun 10 call his official
dence that the foreign minister handed the ambassador
dated December December Washington
text OF which had been japanese ambassador
IN Washington be presented government
was the memorandum which delivered by japanese
aador to the secretary of state 30 Sunday
Der 7 MONDAY, December s, 20 Toxic time: the
foreign minister had been emperor
emperor desired that the regarded the
O NJ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

Section
To
of
Of
Repe OF China with capital temporarily Cunng CD remqsh
other nnens now possessing such rights to give those rights 90 To
n 10 m0ve freezing restrictions imposed by each funds
either concluded
Cd
OF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

wh
all
the nineteenth century the sovereignty OF the Philippine Islands
philippines designed 10 equip them to become Tree ana Independent
nation
China what called the
Of 1900
The solution which
protect all rights
impartial with all OF the Chinese
incUl O.
In
o
all pacific their disposal the Independence and integrity of China and Tho
the
L tL annn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

IN DEC presented 70 the CONGRESS message IN per person asking h is 0P
~, , day uron For The information OF me DoSI
r O Transmitting nus hSoos'
relation 10 the Pacific area ana OF me more
Japanese onaueh upon cur totes suI
osrGth documents and opono'oe ne'
ms NAE ir 100 United States entered into It's mrs.
far with slam IL was i'0'S i''e "
rer51 y
Perry on
and
influence could exert to protect Japan IN h transition
r-.e, ~. ,bo limited States ba. consistently
AN other
OF other nation to en upon me
nd S1e
IT, Dis -rages lch M
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04


a a
The outline
and Japan divided into
poll
or aggressive intentions in that area and that they would active support to
and all
n other
peoples liberal
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IN
competition OF armament and by regulation OF competition the Pacific and far
o to
.
Empire
of naval
a scale
of aWhe
the Of
tried
III
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InHicIing Suffering ON Chinese

In The meantime they inaictng ncalcIlabe damage
upon China and ghay suffering Chinese people
nftg wholesale Injuries other all
the principles Of peace and gopd Vii among men.
There attached hereto lists American nationals killed
wounded japanese forces july Z 1897 81
American property China reported damaged
destroyed seriously endangered hy japanese bombing
inachneetrre of American nationals reported
assault arbitrarily detained or subjected udigres 81 inter
ference @ American nationals interests Ttreo
lists complete However. they eufLs
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

10 the japanese and
would
about by violation of
This barbarc aggression Of Japan Manchuria set the
example and the pattern for the
Italy and Germany IN Africa and Europe 1888 Hitler
assumed power Germany. 1t
Germany would embark policy conquest Europe
ualy-hen still under the domination Mussoinis
resolved policy Of Africa
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
Japan. Germany Refuse Ia Attend

in October 1897 upon invitation by which Belgian go,
fUent made itself the host 10 which neres
n re Ear Mast, Including tc United Siaes renresentaty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

The White House Exposition for Con-
gress and the American Poop e of the
History Of y. S.-Japanese Relations
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

concur eHPhateaiiy IN every word Of thai
For the record OF history reading
always 10 bear In mind that the actual
Islands commenced Sunday. December m. "
% a. m Honolulu TIME OF same day MONDAY Deccmhor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04
S,r,nr strtnh Congress Of The mltd Stzin Of Sm.rin
AZ the first Rssstpu

Begun and held the City Washington on Friday Tia third
d-s d Anu.ry one tso.sand nine hundred and iostyona
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-04

DETROIT SUNDAY yanuaru A.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-02-13
employee in private work.

employee IN private work.
member of the national legislature gets his employment
SUCH directly from his constituents The only competition
ne has to enter the contest against political opponent He
directly employed by the people their representative
definite time While filling that office he paid salary
commensurate with the responsibilities involved and the
of opinion that in they paid far
than they worth representatives of the
common people who employ them When the people decide
they want else them that the
resenatve has not done his they expected him
they discharge him. He isn't retired" except the word be
used gentle expression Actually the people fire him
and hire another in his place His status then if he be
sidered government employee would be exactly the
that of other employee discharged for nefciency He
not entitled to retirement pay pension from the
ment
The question that must to all American people is
Where all of these representatives who always
Tossing such great about spending unds
Where all those who weep crocodile tears of anguish
when appropriation being made to keep American c
from going hungry? Where all those stawart
guardians of public funds who and about the
ty financial condition going to the bowwows if appro
praon made to provide few extra dollars for the aged
who have earned of those dollars thousandod
What has offer for not passing
tional pension measure?
We label this piece of legislation example of arrant
venaty We challenge of those instrumental in en-
acting the providing for this pension to justify on
any grounds.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1942-02-13
A Six-Day School Week?

This sudden splurge for sx-day school week. ostensbly
based for farm labor supply not receiving
this week To be most of them not considering the
question from the standpoint what not be
sary but prone think of the ACCESSIBILITY of the sxday
school week in terms of efficiency in teaching and learning
And these considerations should certainly not be lost sight of
in mulling the question.
1t problematca certainly whether very many the
urban youth would be the least bit interested in working
farm be much good farm workers for quite while if
they could be enticed to go after such work
youth become that work nothing
udgey for long hours each day and that the
ton for such labor is small usually Moreover
of the boys and girls in high school, receiving vocational
training IN some line or anoher and those VINO are taxing
training in mechanical line doubt looking forward
to employment in industry and getting time
also fact that large number of high school stu
dents have employment Saturdays help out their families
budgets to for themselves spending money
which may may be important but certainly
Should sx-day school be inaugurated Saur
day employment will of be impossible else attend
that day will measuraby drop
Perhaps coopng up the young people in schooroom six
days each week will shorten their attendance in terms of weeks
months but there is certainly question whether it will be
conducive to education Cramming effective
from the standpoint of mental development.
From the viewpoint of what the sixday school week
going accomplish the of creating needed manpower
appears to this writer that may finally resolve itself into
another gesture for meeting the farm labor emergency
which undoubtedly in the ong The employment service
has division which work toward providing adequate
labor when the need For this division of the
poyment service plan the sxday school week might
very distinct advantages division will be able
report perhaps the school shortened by adoption
of the sday school week. that such and such date
hundreds thousands of youth made available
work the farm will sound good figures but if the
number who anxious out to the farms to work
tabuated the result might knock hole in the data the
of the employment service insofar it
pertain to farm labor made available from the enghenng OF
the school week.
that curtailment the opportunities for
education action that might concevaby hamper the
youth affect its possible efficiency should be
mandatory at this time. Not to help the employment
service to make showing Other considerations are more
important