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Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05


and some applicants We're unable
to obtain any space.
Shortage OF stalls may limit the
scope Ct the annual horse show.
Stewart said in urging exhibitors
To make reservations at the earliest
possible moment Premiums Of
fcred in this years horse show
total S2755. John j. Elmore, prom
meut northend rancher and sports
man. designated as director in
charge OF this years event, with
\. G Mcintosh. Wcu-known Melo-
.and rancner slated TO act as as
.!>tant director. The horse show Is
scheduled lor March Il, Is. ana
viii feauut - classes exclusive OF
tnc alaud parade, which viii be
held each Gas.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
1q41 Sees Biggest
U.S.. Buying Spree

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-IUPl-
Americans went on the greatest
buying spree in this nations his
tory in 194l, spending 100000, :
900 in retail stores, according 10
commerce department reports.
Retail sales in 1871 were IL per
cent more than in 1929, the prey
ious record, and II per cent greater
than in 1910.
Nearly half of the national in
come of $922OO,000 ,0O0-also q rec
ord-was spent for retail articles
Per capita sales scared to a rec
ord $403. compared with the pre-
vious high of S399 of 1883.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
Jail Fire Starter
Held for Murder

SAN DIEGO. Feb. 5. up -Thom-
a, Kelly, "a year old aircraft worker,
was held today on five counts OF
suspicion of murder in connection
with a city jail fire which fatally
burned 10 death five prisoners.
The fire started in Kellys cell
and swept TO the cellblock above,
cremating three persons. Two other5
died later. Two moro prisoners were
burned severely. but 1t was believed
they would recover.
Victims were identified as Roy
Nessler. J. E. Rimer, Frank Porter,
Jesus Martinez and Al Williams,
a Negro.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05

time secretary. Mrs. Rcse Karant.
who said she mad invested 5000 on
one of his real estate tips"
Mrs Karant told Asst. States
Atty. Vernon Thompson 1hac Abra-
ham claimed to be the nephew Of
Bernard Baruch. New York Fl =
nancier, and the close friend oil
several government officials who
kept him advised of real estate
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
Cut Ordered in
kvIon Prices

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5. up.
Price Administrator Leon Hender-
son today ordered a cut in the
wholesale price of women's nylon
hosiery, and said retail prices are
"as high as they will be permitted
to co."
The ceiling, effective Immediately
is set at the highest price charged
by manufacturers, wholesalers and
iobbers during the period from o..
| through Oct. 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
|, L,AND SWlNDLER SOUGHT

CHICAGO. Feb. Sup Police
sought Julus Dewey Abraham, 81.
tlashily dressed real estate brokes
today on warrant charging INN
with operating Il confidence game
which may have cost his invest
or" S5000O0 or more. He has b2ea
missing since Jan. 26.
Criminal Court Judge Harold q.
Ward issued the warrant on COM
plant signed by Abraham's part
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
Cadet Killed When
Trainer Crashes

PHOENIX, AriZ., Feb ). TUPJ-
Cadet Homer w Goode, 26 OF
Moody, Tex, was killed last night
when his training plane crashed
near the Luke Field army air corps
advanced flying base, army officers
announced.
An army spokesman said GooGc
was engaged IN night fIyng when
the accident occurred but would
not discuss the cause. The cadet was
scheduled to graduate carly next
month. An army board was appoint
cd TO investigate.
He is survived BY Els mother,
Mrs. Maude E. Goodc ol Route /.
Moody, Tex.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
Traffic Deaths on
Increase in Calf.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 5. up
The final count of auto traffic
deaths in California was 36l4 rs
compared to only 3O34 in 1910 the
department of motor vehicles an
nounced today.
A large part of the increase came
in December, when 429 persons were
killed as compared TO only 343 in
December of 1910, a gain Of s..
There were 211 rural deaths in
December, as compared to 1863 TIE
month of the previous year, and 2l7
in cities, as contrasted to ia
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
"RISING sun" VILLAGE
MAY CHANGE NAME

RISING SUN, Ind, Feb. s. CUP,
Mayor Albert B. Cooper today ar
dered an informal poll Of the village
inhabitants TO test sentiment for
changing the towns name to some
thing with no japanese connota-
tior6 Taunts of radio commentators
n comedians, Cooper said, wcl"
100 much 10 take
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05

designated by the government for
defense projects
Playing this role, Mrs. Karant
said. Abraham was able to convince
his clients, including close rela-
tivcs. to invest their money IN
syndicate which he said would pay
six per cent interest and return
one twelfth part Of the principal
each month.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
RARN. REET DIVISION

The agricultural GcpalMtn, vi
have baby beel division fer tie
first t.me IN lie history Of the
ta.r. Coy Rite of C1.sX.c.. con-
>idcyeG enc OF tac best aalAoWle=
on beef n ;he southwest. VIII be
superintendent Premiums total
So VII entries divided mto Here
.e.d> aaG ShorthuyHs divisions.
Judgin- Wlll be based cu tat Amem-
tar system
Sues-in. IT,, mp yt1aee # max
4ag early reservations. Stewart said
that last year space Tor al conf
mercial cDothS was Sold out tour
or five days before the fair opened
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
SIMPLE ADVICE
FOR BLACKOIIS

RALEIGH, N. C. Fcb. > up
O.car Pitts, director OF Nsrth Caro-
lima Lenal system. wondered what
would be the best va? - back out
Central Prison here in cycnr of
an air rand. He wrote Alcatraz
prison officials Tor advice Turn
out the lights they replied.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05

III TIE FANNY loo l'ags or more.
tyeu.ue dress in The family l0o
years. stree; dre,S IN the family
lO0 years. family Bible il ;hc lam
I.y lea years. aa5 clcH.az slippers.
ShlWiS. snuff Boxes. eyenu"- WIG.
SPINNING wheels. OLD mu,lCa, NJ
StyumentS ana other items that
have been III re>neluye families ter
q centagy or more Premium, vi.
also be awarded for Civil way 00.-
forms anG Way relics q. 1a3t PEE
lCG
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
STORM WARNINGS FLOWN

SAN FRANCISCO Fe5 Sup
The Weathe. h.rr.G o:cc:e5
small craft Wl.H.uE. displayed t.
day between Cape Blane0 aad
Point Sag oA ;he California c7a>'
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
improvements Give County
Fair New Face This Year


lNpFR1A1 p : NV depart
mcNtS dHG Mp.a&cmcats and ad-
Gi'ion> 10 the alG ones a The IN
Ytual county ar March 10 l.
inclusive Will make We l942 pre-
eH.auaa u> Caie.en; ana interest,"
H. as brand rev discovery
C0e q TIE Most fascinating Ge-
ra.tmeat> .cde6 TO this year 5
r.emim list Is thc antiques anG
heuloemS division classified mae.
domestic ants Mrs John Kuhn.
superintendent ot the dOme>u>
science department., VII hayc Nj.
H Y Gray Of CaleXlco - aS>.St1a.
superintendent; n ch.9ae &! III
antiques and 1SniOON>
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
SOME OF DISPLAYS

-THe antiques and Eeg.ooM> Ge-
Yar,Menr Wi. be ot par;eiular III
ts.c>.. Secretary -Manag,r Dor
man ! Stewart said Wednesday.
since Americans are turning b"ei:
nc pages OF history tor Na".o.4,
aspiration
Cut,taadnE items included IL
.n.> premium - aye ~ pieces Ii.
cd ,hIaa tha, have been II tn
family more han lo1 Years. plel,
Of American made furniture more
than loo years I'd wedding dress
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
Elementary School
District Expenses
Less Than AVERAGE

Current expenses in The Fl Centto
elementary school district aver
aged S7-79 per pupil in average
daily attendance in 1901 rs COM
pared with $7I76 the year before
the California Taxpayers aSSocla-
ZION said Wednesday.
Average daily attendance in the
district in l940-4I was 1908, asSo-
citation statisti2ianS said. A study
OF the costs of 200 larger element
uly school districts ii Calitornl"
included the FL Ccnuo elementary
district.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05
COMPARISONS

Compaling The current eXp'ndi-
turc per pupil by the district with
with The median or average eX-
uenGltsue of district, of similar
>,,c. the association said the dis
trct spent $7279 per pupil for total
current expenditures III l94O-4l,
while mtdian expenditures for dis
rictS III the same size group
amounted TO S83.l2 per pupil. Car
rent expenditures per pupil Tor SIM
liar size schools ranged from a low
of S60.43 to 4 high of $222 80.
Teachers salaries in the district
accounted for S53.47 per pupil IN
l94C-4l. the association found.
Medan expenditures for similar
districts for teachers salaries
amounted to S5934, minimum Wa
S4362. and maximum Sl2s40
Expenditures for auxiliary asen-
cies By the district averaged $l97
per pupil with the median for
other districts in this size group
s24a per pupil. the minimum T.
cents. and the maximum S25.87, the
association said Expenditures un-
der this heading include number
Of services. such as pupil tranSpor-
tation. civic center activities. cafe
terra. and nursing services.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-05

Personality-irsplred prints especial
y for YOU Exciting big splashes
OF color discreet; medium size
pattern, small. figure whiting
designs These luxurious Crown
Tested I"Sons are hHG washable,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Chat Highighfs

WASHINGTON, oct. IS (UP)-Here are the high
lights of President Roosevet's fireside chat
DRAFT believe 1t will be necessary lower the
present minimum age limit for seecve service from 20
down to Is.
SECOND FRONT-Many major decisions of strategy
have been made One of them relates to the necessity of
derting enemy forces from Russia China other
theaers of by oensves against Germany Japan
VICTORY-We Americans and Allies are going
to wjn-0nd do not let any tell you different.
PRODUCTION-We getting ahead of enemies in
the bitter battle of transportation getting ahead of
enemies in the battle of production
UNITY-t plain fact that the American people are
united before.
CONGRESS - The efectire and rapid manner in
rhch the Congress met the serious problem Of the rising
cost Of Hrn9 splendid example of the operation
Of democratic processes in maritime.
PROPAGANDA-The "war of nerves" is now turning
into boomerang. For the first time propaganda
machine the defensive. They begin apologize
people.
CRININALS-The (Axis) ringleaders and their brutal
henchmen must be tried in accordance with the judicial
processes Of criminal law.
STRATEGY sag one thing about our plans:
They not being decided By the typewriter strategiss
,cW continue to leave the plans to the military
leaders
PROGRESS-The strength of the United Nations is on
the upgrade The Axis leaders the other they
have already reached their full strength that their
steadily mounting losses materials cannot be fully
replaced.
AIMS-The objective Is clear and realistic II Is to
destroy completely the military power Germany Italy
and Japan such good purpose threat against us
and all the other United Nations revived
hence.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Admiral Ninitz
Visits So|onons

PEARL Dor. Oct. 10
GNS1.-Admiral Chester w.
commandments of the
Pacific fleet, personally visited the
Solomon Islands TO observe the
progress made by United States
naval and marine forces in the
first Y. s. offensive against the
Japanese, is was revealed today.
Announcement OF the visit by
Admiral Nimitz was made in a
communique from Pacific fleet
headquarters here which said that
the commander had personally
decorated Ensign F. r. Register
OF Detroit and 20 other officers
and enlisted men. a
Register, who was given the
Distinguished Flying Cross for
gallantry in the Solomons, was
told by Nimitz:
Good work--more power 20
you"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Churchill Offers
Deal onChdininq

LONDON, Oct. - (UP).-
Prime Minister Churchill revealed
today that Great Britain had
urged Germany. through Switzer-
land, TO stop shackling British
prisoners and announced that if
Germany yielded. Britain would
at once stop Stacking German
prisoners in reprisal.
Addressing the House of Com
mons, Churchill denied the Ger
man charge that the British
government had countenanced a
general order 10 tie German pris-
oners captured in the recent raid
on Dieppe, France.
"Such process, however, may
be necessary from time TO time
under stress OF circumstances
and may he in the best interests
of the safety of the prisoners
themselves" he said.
Churchill announced that the
government had protested 10 Ger
many through the neutral Swiss
government against Germany's
breach of Article ii of the Geneva
for the protection of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13

himself to three-quarters of his
usual coffee consumption there
would he no difficulty.
After all, sugar rationing
shows us we do not need 10 eX-
perience any hardship. There Is
no critical shortage OF coffee.
We must realize though, that IL
is share and share alike"
Coffee is periShable, and de-
teriorateS even though vacuum
packed, dealers point out, in an
other argument against boarding.
Meanwhile, the lines continue to
form at the grocery entrances
when the word gets around that
a certain dealer has a supply OF
coffee and in other stores there
is an atmosphere reminiscent Of
speakeasy days when the clerk
slips a pound Of Java from beneath
the counter to his better custom.
ers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
The War Fronts

SOLOMONS-Navy announces
sinking of three American
heavy cruisers. page u
MIDDLE EAST-Land armies
still inactive but air battles
rage night and day over Malta.
Malta defenders claim Al Axis
planes since Saturday.
LONDON-Britain seeks COM
promise with Germany on
lettering of war prisoners.
Page u. Raj again raids
Germany. page u
NEW UNI A-Australians.
pursuing Japanese atop Owen
Stanley mountains, defeat
patrols. page p
RUSSIA-Winter comes to the
Mozdok area as Russians
drive back Germans. Fight
ing RACES in Stalingrad. page
p
CHILE - Diplomatic relations
between the United States
and Argentina and Chile near
breaking point as United
States lists spy charges.
Page 81
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Danish Troops
Wait Ndzi Move

LONDON, Oct. Is CUP).-The
Danish army is in a state Of alarm.
guards at the palace Of King
Christian and public buildings in
Copenhagen have been reinforced
and all of Denmark is tense in
expectation of German move to
impose a ruthless occupation re-
gime, Stockholm reports said to-
day.
Reports circulated In Stockholm
that the entire Danish cabinet
had been informed, but dispatches
said these reports were denied.
Berlin announced last night
that General Luedke, German
commander-in-chief in Denmark,
had been recalled from his post
for employment elsewhere" and
that one General Won Hanneken,
a general in the notorious Nazi
SIS troops, has been named to sue
coed him.
1t was reported that Luedke
had been dismissed because he
ordered the shooting OF two mem
bers OF the Danish Nazi Free
Corps" for firing on a Copenhagen
crowd October and woundinG
II persons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
WarWOrkersPledge
Ample Gas by Brown

Recognizing that Detroiters are
chiefly dependent upon automo-
biles for their transportation, the
federal government will allow
ample gasoline here for essential
needs. United States Senator
Prentlss NJ. Brown declared today.
Here to open his campaign for
reelection. the senator predicted
there will be no fixed allotment in
this area, such as the basic four
gallon-a-week rule in the East.
II was assured by Price Ad-
ministrator Leon Henderson on
Friday that the government Is
familiar with Detroit's problem
and Is making plans accord
lngly," Senator Brown said.
IL am told. Of course. that De-
trOiters are willing and anxious
To forego pleasure driving IL they
can aid the war effort, but that
IL is imperative that restrictions
do not interfere with highest
possible efficiency in the opera
tion OF our factories"
Because of his authorship of the
anti-inflation act. Brown has been
unable 10 be in Michigan for the
election campaign. He expects now
10 be free until the voters 60 TO
the polls November 3 and he will
open his tour tonight al jackson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Area
I'm Reich
Pounded

LONDON, Oct. 13 CUP).-Brit-
ish four-motored bombing planes
attacked industrial areas of
northern Germany during the
night at the cost OF only two
planes.
Germany, admitting damage to
northern and eastern Germany by
incendiary bombs, said several
planes were shot down.
IL was indicated that Russian
planes might have been raiding
eastern Germany.
The Germans said also. in Berlin
broadcasts. that British planes had
dropped some of their bombs on
western and southern Denmark.
Hear Senator Tom Connolly
WWT-6.O1 m m ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13

Regarding the price and wage
control bill in which he had such a
prominent part, the senator said
there is no question but that il
will end the inflationary trend.
ain the first 10 months of the
last world war, prices jumped
35 per cent" he commented. I'm
this war, prices are now up 10
per cent.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13

phi ase of the man
power problem.
Mr.. Roosevelt, in a half-hour
Fireside Chat. outlined the inn
mediate steps that must be taken
under a voluntary program to. ra-
ton manpower for farm and war
industries. He appraised American
spirit as unbeatable and asserted
that in war production the nation
is forging ahead of her enemies.
OF second front, the President
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
U. S. PAYS HIGH PRICE

The loss of the three cruisers,
plus the Australian cruiser Can
berra. previously announced, was
the worst blow suffered by the
United States fleet since the Jap
snese attack on Pearl Harbor.
There were many casualties, al
though majority Of the person
mel OF the Australian and three
American ships were saved
The United States had paid a
high price for footholds established
ir the Solomons. but the implica-
ton was clear that they we're
worth the price. and more.
The whole Allied strategy in the
South Pacific is involved in the
Solomons operation. To those who
would discount the importance of
the islands, the navy replied that
that is what the japanese could
do IL they controlled them;
. Launch a sea-borne thrust
at Port Darwin and Australia.
. Seriously threaten Ameri-
can supply lines to Australia
and New Zealand.
Seriously threaten island
bases in New Hebrides, New
Caledonia and the Fiji islands.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Detroit FIier's Body
Found After Week

The body of Capt. William +.
Davis, IS, of the Army Ferry Com
mand at Wayne County Airport,
who had been missing since his
fighter plane crashed near Gran
ger, Wyo., on October 6. was re-
covered yesterday, an army spokcs-
man announced today.
Married and the father of two
children. Davis was chief Of the
Fifth Ferrying Command here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
LACKED CONTROL

"In the last war. prices by the
time of the Armistice had in
creased 10 per cent. There was
absolutely no control at that
time.
Under the new law, we can
hold the Increase TO less than
per cent a year"
The final fight won by Senator
Brown before the measure went
TO the President was an amend
ment holding feed prices to s.
per cent of parity, although other
farm prices were allowed a ceiling
of 90 per cent Of parity. lie was
defeated twice on the floor before
this point.
SAVE $50 MILLION
at MEANS" he explained, "that
meat costs will he held down,
inasmuch as feed Is the basic
factor. BY holding feed TO IS
per cent Of parity, consumers
will save $3.50, 900, 900 this year
in meat prices.
THE bill will mean n savings
TO the public in all commodities
next year of $500, 900. 900"
The senator will tour outstate
this week and next and conclude
his campaign in the metropolitan
area.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
I'd Front Plans Completed;
When, Where UndiS(|osed
By WILLIAM THEIS
international News Service Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Oct 49, President Roosevets declaration
the inevitable and important need for lowering the draft
Congress the signal today for action this military
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
The Weather
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

The sun win set st Tt7 D m today.
and rise tomorrow AZ s:5l a. m.
The moon will set az st2 D. m today.
and rise tomorrow a. ~ % p a.
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Text Of Chat, Page 8

said that major decision Of
strategy had been reached on the
necessity of diverting enemy
forces from Russia and China to
other theaters of war by new
offensives against Germany and
Japan" but he would not disclose
the how, when or where of the
coming onslaughts.
LOWER DRAFT AGE
His statements on the necessity
for amending the Selective Services
Act to strengthen the armed forces
with younger men concerned Con-
gress directly.
II believe that 1t will be nee
essary to lower the present
minimum age limit for selectivs
service from 20 years down to
49, the President said.
I'VE have learned how inevi-
table that is---and how impor-
tant to the speeding up Of
victory"
REACTION FAVORABLE
President Roosevelt's assertion
drew favorable reaction today
from the House military affairs
committee, which heretofore had
been cool toward the idea.
Rep. Andrew May I'D of Ken-
lucky, committee chairman. pre-.
dicted favorable committee re-
spouse but expressed doubt that IL
would be possible for Congress to
act before election.
Senator Robert r. Reynolds (D)
of Kentucky, chairman of the Sen.
ate military affairs committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
Why COffee'S Scarce
Hoardine by Squirrel-Apine Housewives Blamed
May Cause Rationing, OPA Officials Say

Foolish boarding on the part OF
squirrel-like Detroit housewives is
blamed today for the absence of
coffee from most grocery shelves.
Many of the customers who
make up the queues TO be seen at
opening hour in front of many
groceries may he actually down to
their last pound of coffee. but they
are in this predicament because OF
hoarderS, consumer experts say.
Furthermore. this panicky buy
ing probably will force us into
coffee rationing, OPA officials
have warned repeatedly.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
REVEALS NEW BASES

That warning by the navy dis
closed for the first time that the
United States has a base in the
New Hebrides Islands-southeast
of the Solomons and north of New
Caledonia.
The battle in which the three
cruisers went down raised TO nine
Continued on Next Page, Col. 81
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13

ENJOY HEALTHFUL DANCING
rs Charming HoSteSSes Furnished
Hollywood Woodward at Willis.
Learn to Dances. TIE. 2-S972.
ADV.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13

Hear Senator Tom Connolly
tonight-WWJ-6:25 p. m--Adv.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-13
j. ). Loses
; Cruisers
In Solonnons
Nays Worst Blow !
Since Pearl Herbor
Suffered in August
BY SANDOR s. KLEIN
United Press stan Correspondent

-WASHHSGT0&,-Octl 3,-TIhe
navy. having reinforced its feet in
the South Pacific TO replace the
loss of the heavy cruisers Quincy,
Astoria and Vincennes, indicated
today that II intends to hold the
American gains in the Solomon
Islands at any cost.
Rear Admiral John s. Mccain,
who recently returned from the
Southwest Pacific 10 head the
Naval Bureau of Aesonautics, de-
clared today I'VE can hold the
Solomons and expand
McCain's assertion was regarded
as further evidence that the navy
itnends 10 hold on firmly TO AmerG
lean gains in the Solomons.
The loss Of the three warShips
was revealed in naval communi-
que late yesterday moro than two
months after a devastating night
battle.
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Continued on Next Page, Col.
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BOARDING UNNECESSARY

I'VE can't condemn hoarders
strongly enough" said one con-
sumner expert. Detroit Is receiv-
ing approximately IS per cent Of
its normal amount of coffee.
"If each Individual would limit
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