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Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10

way to favor visitors who need
advice or assistance.
Recently he and his staff were
honored guests of General Brown
at Camp Lockett and while on a
visit there reviewed a military par
ade staged for their benefit. With
his ready smile, humor and general
good nature he has won countless
friends among United States mill
tary officials and others of high
rank.
Col. Cara spent most of his
working years as an officer in the
Mexican army. When only 19 years
old he was graduated from the fed
eral military academy in Mexico
City. He has been temporarily re-
tired from military activity on sew
eral occasions to take over import
ant government positions.
Well known throughout Mexico, he
has countless friends in high gov
ernment positions, all of whom have
high regard for him. He has done
much for his country but perhaps
the highlight of his entire career
was his recent achievement in Or
ganizing MeXico's first and best
home defense army.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10
Guard Not Secret Military Group

formed into one company Fl Cen
tro has three platoons and Gu
lexico has two.
Drilling with the Brawiey COM
panies are the members CT the
Spruce Magnolia militia company
The Jasper Rifles of the Jasper
militia and the Mt. Signal militia
drill with the Calexieo State Guard
platoons.
Head of the Calipatria platoon
is Lieut.. Roy D. Kuns and Lieut..
r. P. Ostrander. heads the West
morland platoon. The first pla-
toon at Brawley is headed by Lieut..
Eugene II. Imler and the fourth
at BraWley by Lieut. Allen Witter.
The first platoon at Imperial Is
headed by Lieut.. Dorman v Stew
art and the third at Imperial. by
Lieut.. Howard X Roben. Lieut..
George Perry is at the head of the
Holtville group, and Lieut. Harold
B. Glithero heads THE Calexico
group. Lieut.. Harvey K. McCli-
mans heads FL Centro platoon No.
/, and Lieut.. Harold f. Betz the
No. , company of Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10
Mexican Boys Go To War

Pride of MeXico's entire civilian
defense organization is the colorful
and highly-trained home guard unit
which has been whipped into a
state of great efficiency in a few
short months by its commanding
officer, Col. VillanueVa CARA who,
in civilian life is chief of the MeXi-
can immigration office in the bor-
der city.
A military man by career, Col.
Cara was quick to recognize the
need for a home defense Set-up
when his republic was plunged into
war against the axis.
Knowing the patriotism that flows
through the veins of his country
men he was certain he could recruit
q Sizeable group of volunteers in
MeXicai alone. He also knew well
that the undertaking would be hard
and one that would require much
time and great effort. But his love
of country oVershadoWed his vision
of sacrifices and he set about his
self-imposed task with a zeSt few
men possess.
VERY POPULAR
His great popularity among resi-
dents Of the line city resulted in an
enthusiastic response to his first
call for volunteers and hundreds of
MeXicans from many walks of life,
including Whitecollar bankers and
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CONTINUED from Page Six

Continued from Page Six
unit, and the unit composed of
platoons from Brawley Westmor-
land and Calipatria.
The Ell Centro company drills in
the Ell Centro stadium, the Calexico
company at the Calexico Union
High school. the Imperial platoon
at the Imperial county fair
grounds, the Holtville platoon at
the Holtville municipal stadium, the
two BraWley platoons at the BraW-
ley Union High school, the West
morland platoon at the city hall,
and the Calipatria group at the
city hall park, near the city hall.
The north-end company is COM
posed of four platoons. There is
one platoon in Westmorland, one
in Calipatria and two in Brawley.
One BraWley platoon is composed
of businessmen, professional men
and farmers. The other is COM
posed of BraWley junior college
students.
TWO PLATOONS
Imperial has TWO platoons and
Holtyille ore platoon, all three
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10
MEXICALII IS STRONG LINK IN MEXICO
DEFENSE CORPS; HAS STRATEGIC SPOT

Disclosure that the territory sur
rounding Mexicali, directly south
of the international border from
Imperial Valley is a powerful link
in Lower CALIFORNIA; neWly-forged
and amazingly strong civilian de-
Tense corps was made recently by
ranking officers of the Mexican
regular army.
The "Defensa Civil as the home
guard is called in Mexico, operates
as an entirely separate unit of
Mexico's armed forces, and has de-
Veloped SO rapidly during the four
months since its inception that u.
S. army and navy officials on the
Warmest congratulations TO Mexican
army men.
FIRST DEMONSTRATION
First public demonstration by the
civilian defense group, in which
three fully equipped "batallones' or
battalions, from MeXicali, Tijuana
and Ensenada marched, was staged
a short time ago at an impressive
military observance CT MeXico's "Dia
de la Bandera Flag Day.
Those three battalions-represe
ing only tiny portion of the total
manpower strength of the civilian
defense army in Baja California
staged full-scale sham battle.
Modern rifles, grenades, and auto
matte weapons were skillfully util-
lied by seasoned volunteer "solda-
dos.
The battle problem, which was
worked out on typical battlefield
terrain, was witnessed by 5000 cheer
ing spectators, including represen-
tatives from both the U. S. army
and navy.
Visiting military leaders were high
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10

jor Miguel Hidalgo.
The home defense soldiers strut
through their drills in the Mexican
city each Sunday morning and on
that day receive instructions on
modern combat methods. Unlike
many soldiers these newborn mill
tarists take great pride in their
organization and individually do
their utmost to perfect its opera
ton.
IN PARADES
They have participated in numer-
GUS parades and have been review
ed By scores of dignitaries, includ-
ing Gov. Earl Warren of California
and Brigadier General Thoburn K
Brown, commanding officer of Camp
Lockett.
Col. Cara has, in addition to his
work in organizing the defense unit,
done much to create better under
standing between people of his
country and the United States.
Many knotty border problems have
been ironed out by this ambassador
of goodwill who accepted the Mexi-
cali immigration post at the re-
quest of President Camacho. He is
widely known as a friend to for
eignerS and he always has a hearty
welcome for those who call at his
office. He is highly accommodating
and frequently goes far out of his
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10

executives, turned out for the first
official drill of the "DefenSa Civil"
organization
Thus was born the republics first
home defense unit and since that
time the movement has spread to
embrace practically every city and
village in the land.
Col. Garza's far -sightedness and
untiring efforts have been rewarded
with warm praise from President
Manuel Avila Camacho of Mexico,
close, personal friend CT the i'm
migration chief.
CAMACHO INTERESTED
President Camacho has taken
great interest in the development
of the now national organization
and has provided these units with
modern equipment including motor
lied pieces.
The popularity of Col. Cara is
attested by the fact that in his
border army are many of MeXicali's
highest ranking citizens including
lawyers, doctors, judges and other
professional men who march side
by side with the peon who tills the
soil.
Numerous other military minded
men have contributed to the train
ing program and now Col Cara
is being assisted by Col. Esteban
Cantu, Lt.-Col. B. Sanchez and Ma
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10

in their praise for the military lore
of the volunteer soldiers who re-
ceive no pay for their services and
train during spare time. Felicita-
tions were extended by the u. S.
military men to General de Division
Juan Felipe Rico Islas, commander
of Mexico's second military zone
and nominal head of "Defensa
Civil" activities. General Rico was
the honor guest at the maneuvers.
Explaining the rapid growth Of
the volunteer civilian army, aides
of General Rico said that Mexi-
cans consider affiliation with the
"Defensa Civil as a major civic
honor.
Our country has provided excel
lent equipment and uniforms for
these farmers and business men
who guard our home front" one
officer pointed out. The weapons,
of the most modern design, are
built in MeXico's own armament
plants az Mexico City"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-03-10
MANY UNITS

In addition to number of large
battalions of fully-armed troops the
civilian defense set-up involves
many separate organizations of first
aid workers, ambulance units, COM
municatioIls workers and similar be-
hind the Lines organizations.
At the new Mexican industrial
school which operates in the Roc
occo halls of once -glamorous Aqua
Caliente hotel and casino, a mod
ern radio and communications
school is turning out many highly
skilled Mexican young men and
women, all trained in radio and
telegraph sending, receiving, repair
and maintenance.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-20

ahovcb Here
Is the eNpla-
nation
The only
people who
call me Mis-
ter are one
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-20
Jack Pickering
Here
and
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Jack Pickering

TIE FOLLOWING letter has.
IuSt arrived
Dear Jack ! like Your col
uu,u. but not the name under
your picture. Mr.. Pickering,
mean. sounds too stuttN.
Make il Just Jack.
cor Pickering OR Jack
Pickering. Any way, ~ YOU
leave off the MIR Or are YOU
guy who has TO he called MIR. ?
JUST \ READER"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-20


costing not less than 20 cents.
Thank you. Please send IL To
Capac High School, Grade 8,
Capac, Mich"
We will send something worth
20 cents-although we don't
know what. Maybe two 10-cent
war stamps or couple of dime
cigars.
We can't imagine how this
will result in outfltting the foot
ball team, but any kids who can
put the slug on you as tactfully
as the Capac ones undoubtedly
will, work il out somehow.
We have another letter we
want TO print part Of. It's from
Frank Gagen who took his or
chestra. Ethel Howe and Diam
Dale over 20 Percy Jones Hos
pital to play for the wounded
soldiers. The following are ex-
cerpts:
when we went In the audi
forum was filled with soldiers
wearing a red coveralI uniform
marked USA-MD.' and when
the girls walked In the boys
whistled and gave the wolf cry
which started US out with a
very much at home feeling
AS we passed through the
lobby there was gang of BOYS
around a 1880 model radio that
was giving out hell OF n lot of
static Then, as the girl.
had 10 comb their hair before
the show, Pvt. Chuckley an
nounced 10 the boys that they
would show n l0-minute movie
One OF the boys In the front
row remarked. What, another
Mickey Mouse and, sure
enough. II was
I'VE played request number.
and there are three tunes ever,
one OF the BOYS wants. 'PistU
Packin' Mama. Paper DoIr and
Sunday, Monday or Always
After the show we asked II W.
couldn't 20 10 the wards Ant
play for those boys who oouI,
not get out of bed.
''Most all the BOYS had thei,
families, sweethearts or som,
friends (this was on Sunday
and we went from bed to bee
and asked for requests.
Jack, many people like q
say what A depressing sight II
II, but, from the heart. car
tell YOU the fellows without
exception are In wonderful spir.
its, despite the loss OF an arm
or leg. NJ. -. n
"One fellow had his Ieg tied
up In the air and when "a,
played his request. something
hot, he almost did dance with
the tied-up leg II was Just one
wonderful dan for us Ca see
what a kick the fellows got out
Of what little We had 10 offer.
FRANK CAGLN."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-20

Dear Mr. Reader Il suspect
Pete Wemhoff of AutomotNe
News OF having written the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-20

this Mister stuff got started.
When / finish writing a column
] send il 10 the copy desk. The
copy readers draw a funny bent
line near the top and write:
"Indent for column cut"
The linotype operators Just
automatically set the Mr..
Pickering" line but if they de-
eide 10 set something else, l
guess they can.
Its all right with me If they
make il Jack, Pick, Pickering.
Guess who?, J. p or This is
Him.
So. just look under the pic
ture today and see If they've
fixed it up.
From Edna VI. McFadden OF
44l2 Fourteenth:
Dear Mr.. Pickering: We are
asked 10 save more and more
tin cans but will somebody
please tell me where l can buy
a can opener? l have worn
out two already and, unless
can get another, wilF not be
able TO save any more cans"
Unhappily, l cannot give this
lady any advice. The can
opener at oID house Is still
working. However. 1 can't see
any reason why some inventor
can't contrive can opener that
can be resharpened, like a knife
or ice skates.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
Hopes Rise As
Italian Premier
Plans Radio Talk

BERN, Aug. 18.-(UP)-
Announcement that Premier
Marshal Pietro Badoglio
would speak tonight by radio
was enthusiastically received
by the peace minded Italian people,
frontier reports said today.
tRadio Rome broadcasts heard in
London said Badoglio would speak
at BIS p. m. and that the broadcast
would be directed to Sicily)
The Italians repeatedly expected
an important statement from Bad
oglio, who will make the first broad
cast of his life, but well-informed
quarters here believed he would
limit himself to asking the people
to remain calm and orderly at this
difficult moment.
1t was significant, however, that
Vittorio E. Orlando, former Premier
and head of the italian delegation
to the versailles peace conference
after world war I, also was sched-
uled to speak.
Orlando, native of Sicily and a
former teacher in Sicilian Univers-
tiles, retired from public life after
the Fascists came to power in the
early 1905. He was Premier in
1919 and is close to King Victor
Emanuel.
Badoglio for years has refused to
make radio speeches although he is
noted for his oratory to his soldiers.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
girl
Is Found Slain

A letter addressed to Dear Tessa"
was found in the room and asked
forgiveness.
II am going to church and pray
for you and your mother, brother
and sister," the note read. Il have
been to the house and seen the
things we planted together. Thy
are beautiful, especially the toma-
toes, the way they cling together. 1
wish you would forgive me-"
The letter bore the signature
Guy"
John Panushka, manager OF the
apartment house, told police he
heard someone breaking into the
apartment basement about 3 a. m.
He investigated and found Fal-
ciani clambering through a window.
Il am not a burglar Don't be
frightened" Falciani told him, Il
want to get to my sweethear's room
and kiss her goodbye"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
Leaving Keys in
Autos Moy Be
MSSdcmeun

; Making it a misdemeanor
for anyone to leave keys in
parked automobiles or trucks
is Imperial county's latest
plan for checking the un-
precedented increase in car thefts
noted this year.
Imperial county supervisors are
contemplating passing an ordinance
which will make it a misdemeanor
for anyone to leave their car keys
in their cars and trucks so they
are available to thieves.
THE cost of searching for stolen
cars, the arrest of the car thieves,
the prosecution of the thieves,
and the cost of keeping them in
jail II convicted has mounted
alarmingly this year" District At
torney Charles G.. Halliday said
Wednesday,
Car owners are guilty of gross
carelessnesS and negligence when
they leave their keys in their cars
They provide a temptation when
they make it easy for their cars to
be stolen. No one should Steal a
car, of course, but the owners start
the chain of events which result
in the thefts and they have a
definite responsibility III the deal"
Continued on page 6, col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
British bombers
In New ThruSts
BY WALTER CRONKITE

LONDON, Aug. 18. (UP)
= British bOmbers raided
Berlin and a big research
station near the Baltic
coast last night and other
Allied planes sent the now continu-
Gus aerial offensive against Adolf
Hitlers. European Fortress into its
second day with new attacks in day
light today.
While twin-engined Mosquitoes
struck at the German Capital, hun
dreds of four r-engined Raj bombers
dumped great weight of explosive
and fire bombs on research and
development station, described as
the largest of its kind in Germany,
at Peenemuende, go miles North
west of Stettin.
TWIN RAIDS
The twin night raids, i'm which
al bombers were lost, rounded out
"a hours of unparalleled Anglo
American air blows against Europe
with Germany bearing the Brunt of
the assault.
British fighters inaugurated the
second day of the offensive with
sweeps over Northern France and
favorable weather foreshadoWed in
Continued on page 3, col. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 18.-(UP)--
The nude body of Violet Van
Fomerin, pretty Hollywood secre-
tary, was found in the bed of a
fashionable apartment today with
two bullet holes in her head.
Seriously wounded on the floor
Lay Gaetano Falciani, 38. who had
entered the building Ito kiss my
sweethear goodbye" -
Miss Van Somerin, 33, reportedly
former secretary to comedienne
Oracle fields, died few minutes
after police broke in the door of her
apartment and found her sprawled
on the bed with blood streaming
from the bullet wounds
Falciani suffered bullet wound
in his ear which police said ap-
parently was self inflicted. He was
taken to General hospital prison
ward and booked on suspicion OF
murder.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
Battle Of Italy Opened
With Ciqantic Air Raids
RUSSIANS TAKE
GREAT VICTORY

persistent counterattack which was
beginning to assume the propor
tions of a counter offensive.
The German blows failed to dent
the Soviet lines, front reports said
while the unslackened Soviet Of
fensive thrusts improved the Red
army positions in several sectors.
NAZIS STRUGGLE
Military sources said the re-
inforced German army fighting on
the KharkOv front was struggling
to break the solid semi-circle en-
veloping its positions as far as as
miles west of the city.
Recoiling after being driven back
into the outskirts of Kharkov and
to the outer defenses of Poltava,
80 miles to the southwest, the
Germans were counter attacking
with tens of thousands OF infantry
men and hundreds of tanks i'll a
desperate effort to stem the Rus
sian onslaught.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18

MOSCOW, Aug. 18 (UP-Russian
troops have won bitter battle
southeast of Kharkov, breaking
German defenses, and materially
bolstering the left flank of the
Red army hammering the Ukrain-
ian stronghold the Soviet military
journal Red Star reported today.
CRUCIAL STRUGGLE
A crucial struggle that had ragged
for several days in the forested
area below Kharkov ended in a
clearcut Russian triumph which
may prove a vital factor in the
greater battle of the northeastern
Ukraine.
Red army units continued ham
mering at the northern, north
eastern and eastern gates of Khar-
kov, where the German defenses
were found to be stronger than
anticipated.
In the general Kharkov area the
Russians beat Off widespread and
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-18
DESTROY
Many
Vessels
Railroad. Highway
Life|ines Ripped
In Heavy Blasts :
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD

ALLIE d HEADQUAR-
TIERS, NORTH AFRICA,
Aug. 18. - (UP) = Allied
planes have opened the bat
tie of Italy with heavy raids
on railroad and highway lifelines
into the Southern provinces after
destroying or damaging 306 exacua-
ton boats in the final round of the
Sicilian campaign, it was announc-
ed today.
All resistance on Sicily has end
ed. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's
commCnique said, and American
and British forces have joined
hands in Messina, whose capture
yesterday officially wound up the
conquest of the island.
ABANDON COAST
Can Italian communique said the
last Axis guard units have abandon
ed the Northeast coast of Sicily and
reached the Calabrian coast)
American and Allied bombers and
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