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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
PEACE AIMS AS
WAR WEAPONS

christian Science Monitor)
The need-nay the inevitabllty-of
thing toward peace even while fighting
toward victory finds further illustration
in the declaration of the American Secre-
tary Of State concerning Albania's fu
ture. The problem of Albania is repeated,
with variations, in several European
countries 1t is the problem of reconcil-
ing conflicting elements within each ma
ton, or. failing 10 do that, OF recognizing
and supporting those elements most like
~ to restore order and promote liberty.
4 clear choice is not everywhere open
at this moment, but it is possible to apply
the principles OF the Atlantic Charter to
such confused situations as that which
exists in Albania and this Mr.. Hull has
done Because Of the peaceWard think
ing that went into the Atlantic Charter,
Mr. Hull has been able to assure the AL
banians that their status after the war
will be that Of an independent nation II
they so desire, under q government of
their own choosing. The inspiration this
provides for popular resistance to AL
banias Italian overlords may become OF
military importance to the United Ma
tons. The peace aim stated by Mr.. Hull
is also a war weapon.
But beyond this, the very fact that an
American statement on Albania seemed
required because of presSureS from dis
senting Albanian groups in London and
Washington is a warning to Americans.
They must prepare themselves to take a
decisive part in many extremely complex
problems. and their action on these prob
lens cannot wait until after the war.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
AND FOUR TO GO

civilian Allen White)
For 10 months this country has been
spending a lot of money in terms of bill
lions, upon the great offensive which is
now almost ready to start in northern
Africa. For three weeks we put on a big
show at the African landing. For the last
ten days we have been carefully getting
ready there in Tunisia.
We have been assembling from the
west while the British assemble from the
east, putting on an International parade
that has not been equalled in Africa,
since the gaudy barge of Cleopatra sailed
down the Nile in indecent splendor to
meet the war ships of Rome and greet
Mark Anthony.
SO we have it now: One for the money
the billions that have been spent; two
for the show, when Eisenhower came;
three to make ready when the parade to
Tunis started and now, within few
days or few hours it will be four to go.
Then watch for the fireworks.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
BY BRYDON TAyES

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTERS IN AUSTRALIA Dec.
CUPD-American forces have
made significant advance in North
eastern New Guinea and now
threaten to cut the Japanese Buna
beachhead in two, a spokesman for
Gen. Douglas Macarthur revealed
today.
The American advance was on
the western end. They drove to-
ward the coast through government
gardens, southeast of the Buna Mis-
sion, on Thursday.
Gen. Macarthur described activ-
ity yesterday in one of the short
est commrniques he has yet issued
in Australia: On Christmas Day,
our activities were limited to rou-
tine safety precautions. Divine
services were held throughout the
command where possible"
JAPS THREATENED
The importance of the advance
is that it secures a bigger bridge
head across the entrance of the
(SinemD creek and threatens OF
cut off japanese positions at Buna
Mission from those at Gairopi
point ana the coconut grove dis
p2rsal bavs at the northwestern end
Of the main airstrip," the spokes-
man said
The japanese have been com
pressed INFO a small. highlv-forti-
fled coli. mile Ions and 500 yards
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
PARDONS UNPARDONABLE

Governor Olson's lame duck appoint
ments are excused by precedent, but
nothing can excuse another manifesto
ton of his radically inclined administra-
tion-the moving up of pardon and com
mutation applications so that Olson, IN
stead of his successor, can pass upon
them.
Scores of cases have been moved up
on the calendar. at Olson's specific re-
quest, so that they can be passed on be-
fore he leaves office. Were it not for
this unusual procedure normal opera
ton would bring these applications to the
governors desk after Earl Warren is in
augurated.
The reason for Olson's action in this
respect is bit befogged. Perhaps he
believes Warren has not the proper So
Geological viewpoint, in spite OF the tact
that Warren has had far more to do with
criminals and law enforcement than OIL
son ever dreamed Of having. Or perhaps
there are some special cases, and Olson
wants them to go more or less unnOtlced
among the scores of others.
To our mind, pardons granted to two
criminal syndicalists within the last few
days deserve special attention. One Of
those men was convicted in Imperial
county after trial which brought revel-
atoms to rock the nation. He was Oscar
Erickson. Along with several others, he
was convicted of the technical charge Of
criminal syndicalism. In plain words
that means plotting to overthrow the
United States government by force and
violence.
Defendants at the trial made no secret
of their Communist ambitions. They even
boasted of their desire to bring about
bloody revolution in this country, and
told how Imperial county was to have
been testing ground for their revolt.
One of the men Olson pardoned in his
pre-dated action was one of those defend
ants.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
THERE OUGHT TO BE
A LAW AGAINST IT

Governor Culbert L. Olson deserves no
more censure than most other California
governors Of the past for his lame duck
appointments to state offices at a time
when the voters have thoroughly repudi-
ated his administration.
If Olson has any special condemnation
coming, it is because he is going back on
his word, instead Of because he is follow
ing political precedent. When he defeat
ed Governor Merriam, and before he took
office, Olson was loud in mis- public pro-
tests against Merriam's action in filling
appointive jobs which, Olson said at that
time, should in all fairness be filled by
the incoming governor.
We agreed with Olson then, that the
appointments should be left for the IN
coming governor. We still agree with
the idea, although today Olson is repeat
ing Merriam's performance, backshding
on his own protests in doing So
The practice of lame duck governors
in making these appointments, to ludic-
ial positions, boards and bureaus, has
long precedent in California. Practical
ly every governor, Republican or Demo-
crat, has done it. 1t is part Of the polit-
ical spoils system.
Precedent is not always good, however.
In this case, it is definitely bad. 1t re-
suits in partially defeating the expressed
wishes of the voters, by continuing in Of
flee a segment of the administration
which has been turned down at the polls.
We should like to see a legal provision
made by the California legislature that
none but temporary appointments shall
be made by any governor after he has
been defeated, and before he leaves Of
flee. The provision could not apply to
Olson's appointments, of course, but it
could prevent the practice in the future
and make the peoples voice bit more
effective.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27

incident" the communique said.
1t reported that Royal air force
fighters yesterday made several
low-level attacks on enemy objec-
tives in the Toungee area OF south
central Burma, and damaged Japa-
nese planes on the ground at Toun-
goo airdrome, inflicting casualties
on personnel, damaged railway
trucks on the siding at Kyaukpad-
aung. and an oil tank at Chauk.
Other Raj fighters shot up gum
posts and buildings at Akyab, ma
chine gunned locomotives and q
train near Mony~a and damaged
o large river steamer and other
craft on the Chindwin river.
TST JAP ACTIVITY
The japanese counterattackS in
the Chin Hills were the first re-
ported since the British began their
drive. The japanese previously had
offered practically no resistance
ana in the southwestern part of
Burma were. believed to have holed
up at Akyab.
Lieut.. Gen. N. NJ. S. irwin, In
diar-b born commander of the east
ern army in India, told his command
in a Christmas message that he was
preparing the da" to "set in motion
great armies against Burma. We've
assured the integrity of midas east
ern frontier, and our advanced
forces are steadily, if slowly as yet
moving forward in Burma. It's q
satisfactory first step"
The japanese raid on Calcutta
Christmas eve was the fourth in
a week, and observers had no doubt
they were reprisal for Furnishing
British raids on detectives in Bur.
ma.
The first three raids, it was of.
ficial!y announced, killed 25 ano
injured less than 100 civilians.
There was some evidence of ma.
tiyes evacuating Calcutta, but ne
panic such as followed bombings o.
Rangocn last year.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
0PA Sets CEILING.
On Dairy Items

vthSprNC'TCT no. DC '7i--
The Office of price Administration
To-Day act s9e"ific d7ll"r~- '1d-o'o.- 8
ceiIino ,-ionc o"' dol r'..o-'"''G
ct the who'oso1r 9nd '7"c"o"s"' Wv
els but the or,'er did ~Ot ~ff@"' re-
f?n 7ricca 10 housewives.
Butter. Cheddar, eVaOorated milk
and bulk wondered r'k were IN
cl,aad in the order. which becomes
effective Decer1Ner IN The row
maxim ne will be approximately tn
avorocr If "rnVio"G "piii'0"e w"i~N
bad boon set IN individ""l eol'a''s
10 :. r#t~os f"Gr7 Seo.crl' er % TO
Oceber -
While the OpA nro'riec1 that rc-
tail prices will remain about the
same. some adjustment will be
made soon when retail ceilinss will
be figured on the basis of a per-
ccntage markup from'- wfolrsaie
costs.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
9Th Army Enters
Sirte as Advance
Force Pounds Foe

CAIRO, Dec. 26. - CU.Po-The
main forces of Gen. Sir Bernard
MCntpomery's Eighth British Army
occl pied Sirte, 315 miles from the
Tunisi9n border. at midday Christ
mas Day, it was announced today.
British advanced elements are
Still in contact with the enemy who
continue their withdrawal west
ward. the communique said.
The communique did not specify
how far in advance Of the main
army the forward units were OPP
Grating.
Allied fighter planes yesterday
successfully attacked two heavily
laden Axis barges moving south
ward along the Tunisian east coast,
the communique said. There was
only small scale aerial activity over
Tic Libyan battle area.
Onc Allied plane was missing
from all operations reported.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
~Jugo slows Win
2 Biz Victories

V for Victory campaign, inaugu-
rated another plan last night to
nettle The Germans. He called upon
The people If occupied Europe in
a dramatic broadcast to chalk up
"l913" everywhere they could to
remind the Germans Of their de-
feat
Great things are going to hap
zen in the coming year. You must
be ready" he said.
Tie Germans revealed more of
their labor troubles. Radio Berlin
said that 100000 girls from Russia
would be brought 20 Germany to
work as hou3emaids-half III the
country and half in cities-but that
number still would not meet the
demand.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27

LONDON, Dec. l3.-GU.PJ-Ra-
djo Moscow reported today that
Jugoslav patriot forces had Won
three new victories over the Ger
mans and Jugoslavs fighting with
them.
GucIillas smashed defense line,
Grove into the town of LiVnO, in
southwestern JagOslaVia, 45 miles
from tire Adriatic, killed 300 of the
occupants. threw The rest out and
caE;t ed considerable booty. Radio
Moscow soid.
%c1r SGnSki. - miles northwest
Of Livno, patriots were reported to
'-1va broken through a German de-
-ferse line and tC hH hlrling tho
&c mans bach steadily, despite wild
RS starc". On another sector, the
.-.r.-cl - rilIr5 200 Germans and
.y~ fl'cd b5oty in fierce fighting.
-, - ~ TThT,"
r.nlr matia Q@arte"5 in Ankara
go oested that the Germans were
afraid something OF this sort was
pcjng to happen in Italy. These
o-arte~~ eaid the German ambas-
sador. Dr. Eans Gcorg Won M7cken-
90, rad sent demarchc TO the
Ia'ian ~oy-rrment abou' anti-Ger-
800 "or,2us rations in Naples, Ge-
=. ~'miu and Milan.
lie was said to have partlcultrly
complained that the governor OF
Zone, Prince Colonna, had made
e,7teIy" suppressed anti-German
oItbursts there.
PIsysC UfAG. GERMANS
Colonel Britton, originator Of the
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
DARRELL BERRIGAN

NEW DELHI, india, Dec. 26. (UP)
The British Indian command an
today that its forces in
Burma had beaten off two Japanese
attempts to retake positions in the
Chin Hills, well north of the area
where the spearhead of the British
drive southwark along the Bay of
Bengal coast is established
eIhis might indicate that the
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
Arizona County
Gets More Sugar

PHOENIX, Dee. 2C-tUF'-Pim-
county has Eeen granted q ten per
cent increase in sugar alotments
10 bottlers, bakers ard other manu-
facturer3 on the basis Of increased
population, the Office of Price Ad-
ministration announced today.
Yuma, Coconino and Greenlee
counties we're granted similar in
crease Aug. 81. z..
The increase will be effective dur
ing the Jan. FEB, period, it was
announced.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
japs Report US.
Raid on Wake Isle
BY UNITED PRESS

Japan reported that American
planes had raided occupied Wake
island, midway between Hawaii and
Japan. wednesday night.
An imperial headquarters COM
munique said that more than 10'
United States planes Of Flying
Fortress type made the raid and
asserted that four were shot down
and six damaged.
It was added that one person
was killed in the raid, that four
were wounded and that four small
fires were started.
There was no comment on the
Japanese report in Washington.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
British Beat Off Enemv
Counteruttuck i'm Burmu

British had broadened their drive,
and were now pushing east, as well
as South)
PATROL ACTIVITY
The japanese counterattackS were
on Thursday, British communioue
said. Only the japanese suffered
losses.
"Patroling activity in the Arakan
district (along the border above
Ak%abD continued without further
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
CURRENT QUOTATIONS.

The difference between victory and de-
feat may lie in labor's willingness to do
a good days work-on a wartime basis,
not a peacetime ard.-Undersecr
tary Of War Robert p Patterson
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27

Appropriate legislation is going to have
to be passed in the nature of national
selective service so that men can be direct
ed into spots where they are needed.
-WPB Chairman Donald NJ. Nelson.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27

The laws we have passed for the pro-
lection of our youth are approaching
breakdown as industry grows more des-
perate for a labor supply.-Dr. David }.
Wiens. Cleveland School Board official
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
Editorials and Comment

EDITOR'S NOTE: The FOLLOWING edit
oriuis are presented as interesting opIn.
;ons roiced BY editors eiselchere. They
DO not necessarily reflect the epinioR ~
this paper.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27

We are ready to deliver some knockout
punches if can believe what | have seen
with my own eyes.-Wendell Willkie.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
>yanks koySIice
jan Beuchheud

wide, centered at Gairopa point,
just east of Buna Mission.
United Press Correspondent Don
CasWell reported in a dispatch from
the front that Australian and
American forces seized another 400
yards of the airstrip on Thursday
and nov control both sides. three
quarters OF the way, cast and west.
The japanese, however, chung to
strong defensive positions at the
western end.
BRIDGE CROSSED
CasWell said American light tanks
crossed a bridge over Sinemi creek
Thursday morning but met stiff
resistance from anti-aircraft guns
the desperate japanese were using
for tank defense.
The spokesman explained the
lack of ground activity on other
sectors by saying that the Allies
attack in spurts, paUsing to mop
Up and consolidate new positions.
During a normal, heavy days
fighting, some crews stay in their
tanks II hours, which is tough
going" in the tropical heat, he said.
Main centers Of japanese resist
arce now were among the dispersal
bays at the northwestern end of
the main airstrip at Gairopa point,
at the mission itself, and in a TRAN
gle, about 1900 yards south Of the
mission, which the Allies bypassed a
few days ago, ne said.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-12-27
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
g.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
No. 1872 In Probate
NOTICE OF TINE AND PLACE OF
HEARING PETITION TO
ESTABLISH BIRTH


In the Matter of Establishing the
Birth of MILDRED HELEN GER
KEN.
Notice is hereby given that James
P. Conner has filed in the above
entitled Court a petition praying
for an order establishing the birth
of MILDRED HELEN GERKEN.
reference to said petition is hereby
made for further particulars.
And notice is hereby further given
that the hearing of said petition
has been fixed by the Clerk OF
said Court for Friday the 9Th day
of January, 1913, at 200 o'clock
pm. Of said day at the Court Room
Of Department No. 2 of said Court,
at the Court House in the City OF
Ell Centre, County of Imperial,
State of California, and all persons
interested are notified then and
there to appear and show cause, II
any they have, why an order should
not be made establishing the birth
of Mildred Helen Gerken.
DATED this 16 day of December,
1912
w j. McCLELLAND,
County Clerk.
fSEAD ,....
BY G.. o. Kenyon, Deputy.
mo. Az (Dl8-29 inc.)
Evening star., 1942-03-08

already heavy on his heart. He went through
his act like child with well-memorized
recitation.
He didn't know what he was saying. but
it was all 80 familiar, he couldn't forget his
lines - even when the laughter threatened
to drown out his chatter.
He realized by what unconscious rote he
was working when he found himself halfway
through the rabbit act. "You can see, my
friends, that this is merely gentleman's
opera hat. How, indeed. you ask, could
rabbit be concealed within it?" He paused,
and then placed the hat back on the table
nervously. How indeed!" he repeated. And
there was nothing left to him but discourage
ment and the truth There isn't any rabbit"
he said THE rabbit - Gardenia her name is
is home in bed -"
/ HE audience really howled then, and as
Mantelo made his last exit he heard applause
Applause such as his ears had never known
before, even when his name was In big bold
type near the top of the billboard.
In his dressing room, he gathered together
his things. He'd take them home for Birdie.
Birdie could do all the tricks, and loved
them.
They were magic still to Birdie.
Evening star., 1942-03-08

The loud knock on his door startled him.
Come in." he said. He had never before
met the man who entered, but he knew who
he was. Every hoofer, every crooner, every
performer from Broadway to Hollywood who
had ever paved copy of Variety knew
Spencer.
''Mantelo you are magnificent" he said.
Il am ready to pay you $500 tonight for an
option, and if you stop in at my office to-
morrow we'll discuss contract. Glory!
thought the day of magicians was over, but
swear. man, that was the most masterful
burlesque ever saw IL. my life. You're won
derful! Why never saw anything more
corny in the corn belt. It's simply wow!
Here"
Spencer thrust handful of bills at Man.
telo.
Mantelo couldn't lift his hand. He just
stood and stared. The rabbit -" he finally
stammered. ''The rabbit -"
yeah - the rabbit! You're right! The
rabbit act is sure-fire winner! Maybe we
can raise my offer bit when we sit down to
talk it over. Okay? And you'll be around to-
morrow"
Eyes =" said Mantelo. "Yes-I1l be
around tomorrow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

The men came toward him slow. ly from all sides. The soldier he had called a Slav was at the head of the group that came from the steps. dark and heavy. with a broad mouth and narrow eyes. His head was thrust forward. lips drawn taut. showing the large teeth.
 Sixtus turned, as If only hall comprehending and wanting to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02

escape between them. but some- body pushed him back. They for got about the mailboat they had been waiting for. They were all watching the one he had called a Slav. You don't like us very much. do you?" the Slav asked.
 The old man smiled with hls bloody lips. That is right"
 The soldier lashed out and struck him in the face. The blow came like a signal. Their heads all lifted. One or two winced and turned away. The Slav struck him again. That's how VIC treat anil mals like you" he cried. When the old man fell they plunged for ward. and dragged him down the steps He struggled up and started running toward the path. They caught him and kicked at him with their boots.
 They closed in with kicks and blows. like animals long pent up and drove him in front of them, his arms bent up to shield his head His beard jabbered up and down meaninglessly. The red leaves stirred gently in the autumn wind
 (To Be COntinuedI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-02
UNCLE SAM SEEKS
 MORE "SEABEES"
Men Experienced in Steve dOre Work Wanted for
 Immediate Action

Recent actions Of the United States Navy in amphibious attacks fn the Sotomons and upon Algiers, Oran and Casablanca have shown a need for officers to lead new type of sea.fighter - hard hitting. hard working men who are members of the Nays "Seabee Special Battal- ions"
 The Navy needs commissioned and warrant officers with stevedorirg experience for these positions and all applicants may write or apply an person at the Office of Naval Officer Procurement. 8 Pine street New York, N. r., or in Buffalo N. Y., at the Liberty Bank Buildin,
 Candidates for rankings from garrant officer to lieutenant com Faander will be considered. College education is not required. but ap- plicants must have active and prac- tlcaI experience in overall steve goring of general cargo between ships and docks. lighters and barges. xn ether words. they must be able fo load and unload vessels through matches rather than through side ports.
 Those eligible for commissions in clade men who have worked as g1perintendents, hatch bosses. super risors, etc. A limited number oi Rpplicants with bulk cargo. terminal e warehouse experience will also be Bpnsidered.