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Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Nazi Spy Caught;
Pleads Guilty to
Sending Messages
Naturalized American
Sent Information on
War Effort to Germany

NEW YORK, June 28.
(UP) ERNEST Frederick
Lehmitz. 81, naturalized cit
izen and air raid warden
pleaded guilty to being a
German spy today when arraigned
before us. Commissioner Martin G.
Epstein.
He was charged with violating
the espionage laws by transmit
ting vital United States war infor-
nation to Germany.
He was held in $4,000 bail pend
ing action by the federal grand jury.
The penalty for wartime espion-
age is death or Imprisonment for a
maXimrn of 30 years.
TRAINED IN REICH,
Lehmitz, tall and thin and wear
ing steel-rimmed glasses. had re-
eived extensive espionage training
in Germany and joined the air raid
warden service to cover up his ac-
tivitieS in gathering information on
troop movements, conveys, arma-
ment production and civilian de-
fense, according to E. E. Conroy,
special agent in charge of the New
York office of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation.
He transmitted this information
TO his superiors in Germany, Con-
roy said, by writing messages in
invisible ink between the lines and
on the reverse side of apparently
innocent letters to friends" in neu-
tral Europe.
His reports, Conroy said, includ-
ed comments on American public
opinion and civilian morale and
through his air warden capacity
he was listed as an "active work.
Continued on Page 6, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Giraud Will Visit
United States Soon

ALGIERS, June %. CUP)-Gen.
Henri Honore Giraud expects to
leave for three-Week visit to the
United States late this week, it
was understood today, and Gen.
Charles DeGaulle will have full
charge in North Africa during his
absence.
Final plans for Giraud's trip in
response to an invitation from
President Roosevelt were expected
to come from meeting of the
French Committee for National Lib
Grafton Tuesday.
Girauds followers stressed that
the plan to leave DeGaulle in charge
shows complete trust in him as CO.
president of the committee and the
North Africa Set-up designed to
unity the French war effort pend
ing liberation of the homeland
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

tabliShing brldgeheadS unoer H.
tense artillery fire, the Germans
said.
1.-The most important commune
cation lines of the enemy from the
other side of the DonetS" were re-
ported smashed by the shelling.
Another Russian thrust north
west of Belgorod above Kharkov
was reported repulsed.
On another front the Ninth Unit
ed States air force announced that
its Liberator bombers had ham,
mered two airdromes near Athens
by daylight in the second attack
on Axis bases on the invasion route
to the Balkans within three days.
The explosive Mediterranean Sit
uation picked up new tension with
a Nazi-controlled report from Ber-
lin that American battleships had
entered those waters to reinforce
British naval forces preparing to
escort Allied landing forces to
southern Europe.
On the western side of the con-
tinent, the Royal air force wrecked
a German convoy off the Dutch
coast, sinking two vessels, setting
fire to a third and damaging three
more. Though the Allied offensive
from Britain had lulled, an Eighth
air force service command officer
said it was ready to step up its
part of the campaign b. as per
cent as soon as Washington gave
the word.
The United States raid on occu-
pied Greece Spearheaded a two-Way
air offensive against Nazi Europe
which over the weekend saw Brit
ish bombers hurting block busters
at Italy's second port, Naples, while
the record assault from Britain
eased off under the handicap of
bad weather
NINTH DAY
The Royal air force carried the
most successful aerial offensive of
the war through it's ninth straight
night with relatively small scale
attacks on air fields and railway
targets in France. The Germans
said from Paris that British bomb
ers were over western Germany
Iring the night, but the report
lacked confirmation.
The United States Ninth air
force sent it's Liberators from the
Middle East to hammer the Athens
area two days after they had hit
Salonika. The targets were the
Eleusis and Hassani airdromes, west
and southeast of the occupied Greek
capital.
Fighting off sWarms of Axis planes
Continued on Page 8, Col i
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
-Four BurgIaries
In County Noted

Law enforcement officers Mon
day investigated four burglaries
which occurred in Imperial county
in the last three days.
The Calexico skating rink was
burglarized of several bills of $40,
SIS and 81 denominations. The bur-
glars went in and out the building
through a rear window Calexico
police said. A fan and blower were
stolen from the j. w. Rossen home
in Calexico after the burglars cut
a window screen to gain entrance.
Tedro's store at Grays Well on
Highway 80 near the sandhills in
eastern Imperial county was looted
of beer. cigarettes, car OIL beer
and wrenches while the proprietors
we're away. Burglars gained en-
trance through rear window. They
drank eight bottles of beer while
in the place.
A portable radio and $85 in cash
were taken from the j. M. Brown
home near Calipatria. The bur-
glars rode bicycle around in the
house, leaving the place in sham
bleS.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28


back of the head with push broom,
Deputy Sheriff Frank Raney said.
DIES INSTANTLY
Pablo P. Ruiz, 38, of Sonora, Mex
leo, was killed instantly when a
truck in which he was riding crash
ed into the back of machine load
ed truck on highway 80 six miles
south of the Riverside county line
late Sunday night. The driver of
the truck, j. S. Mercardo of Los
Angeles, was critically injured and
taken to the Indio hospital, Deputy
Sheriff Robert Parrish said.
Manuel Rivera, so, BraWley Mexi-
can laborer, died in the county
hospital at Ell Centre Sunday from
infection in his foot. A train ran
over Rivera's foot June 20 while
he was asleep along the railroad
right of way near the K street in
tersection in BraWley, with an emp
ty beer bottle by his side, BraWley
police said
The Suggs killing took place in
the Alabam Cafe operated br Milt
Green, Negro, and B. M. Bailey
Hindustani Holts told officers that
Suggs kicked and scattered dirt
after he, Holts, had swept it into
pile as he was cleaning the place
Holts gave himself up
TOTAL NOW 13
The fatal traffic accident this
week end brought the traffic death
total to 13 for Imperial county
since Jan. l.. Deputy County Coro-
ner A. T. Lyons ,said Monday
An army truck ran OFT the high
way six miles south of the River
side county line. The highway was
blocked by wrecking equipment and
soldiers had been posted to stop
traffic. Flares were blazing on both
sides of the blocked section of the
highway, Parrish said. j. H. Rose,
trucker of Los Angeles and Hous-
ton, Texas, stopped his machine
loaded truck and posted flares, Par
rish said. He also said Mercardo
ignored the flares, the military
guard, and frantic signals from
Roses flashlight and drove into
the back of the Rose truck, whicn
had air brakes set but the impact
forced it forward between three and
three and half feet. and sent one
of the dual wheels spinning down
the highway.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
laps Spokesman
Boasts New Blow
At Allies Is Near
Gen. Yahagi Declares
Enemy Will Strike at
Our "Centers" Soon
BY UNITED PRESS

Japan has completed "all
preparations" to strike a de-
cisive blow against the allies
in the Pacific, Maj. Gen. Ma
kao Yahagi, japanese Imperial
headquarters army spokesman, told
an audience in Kyoto Monday. A
summary of Yahagi's. speech was
broadcast by Tokyo radio and re-
orded by United Press, San Fran
cisco.
"The most effective method is
to strike decisive blow into the
enemy's center by surprise and
dauntless assault" Tokyo quoted
Yahagi.
For this end Japan has COM
pleted all preparations. The Japa-
nese forces will swing into the open
ing stage of a fresh, major cam
paign"
Yahagi's promise of a new often
sive in the Pacific was contained
in a general statement on the
present stage of the war;" accord
ing to Tokyo.
Yahagi stressed that it is air.
craft that will decide the future
of the war, and that command of
the air means the command of the
whole war situation" the broad
cast said s'r
THE greater part of East Asia
has been converted into military
bases. The concentration of the re-
quired strength for the coming op-
e.ations has been finished.
Full tactical supremacy against
the Anglo American nations has
been established throughout East
Asia"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Six CAP Members
Win Conmissi

Six staff officers of the imperial
Valley squadron of the Civil Air
Patrol received their commissions
last weekend after completing their
and advanced training.
Peter j. Schartz of BraWley and
Ell Centro. squadron commander,
was commissioned a first lieutenant.
Five of the staff officers were COM
missioned second lieutenants. They
were John c. Raymond, Ell Centre,
executive officer; Harry w. Horton,
Ell Centro, personnel officer; Donald
C. Sadler, Ell Ccntro, training and
operations officer; Frank Gonzales,
Ell Centre. transportation officer,
and +. J. Gunterman, CaleXico,
equipment and supplies officer.
AWARDED FRIDAY
The commissions were awarded
by California wing staff officers in
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

of bombs on the enemy's base at
Munda, north of Guadalcanal.
The other five attacks were deliv-
cred Saturday and yesterday.
At Munda one large explosion was
seen. Several guns were believed
silenced and hits were scored on
the air field runway.
Villa, on Kolombangara island,
was hit with 20 tons of bombs and
fuel and supply dumps blown up
Saturday. The raids were made
the next day by Liberators and
Avengers against Munda, Kahili. on
Bougainville island, Balalle island
in the Shortlands, and Rekata Bay.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Victory Soon Is
Seen By Executive

NEW YORK, June 18. up
Victory at the earliest possible date
is the only product that the Ameri-
can people have to merchandise,
President Roosevelt said today in
a message to the 39th annual meet
ing of the Advertising Federation
of America.
1.-The members of the Advertising
Federation of America already have
given evidence that they appreciate
this fact" Mr.. Roosevelt said.
Splendid support has been given
to many campaigns in the war eff
fort, for which your organization is
to be congratulated.
1--WE can, however, in this day
and time always do more than we
are already doing"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
4ChiIdren Die
from Plane Wreck

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calf -,
June %. (UP)-Four children-tWo
pairs of sisters-died today from
injuries received when a flaming
P-38 fighter plane crashed onto a
crowded beach area and exploded,
hurting blazing debris and gasoline
in all directions.
Mary Silva, 10, FRANCES Silva, 4,
Faith Borrega, and Rosalva Bor-
rega, 5, all Garden Grove, died at
Orange county hospital. They were
critically burned when the pilotless
plane struck the sand short dis
tance away from where they were
picknicking.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Sparks Cause of
Munitions Fire

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo, June
28 tUPp-Railroad officials said to-
day sparks from a brakeshoe touch
ed off the spectacular explosions in
two munitions laden freight cars
which yesterday put the city of
Grand Junction under a three
hour bombardment of battlefront
proportions.
An inspection disclosed sparks
from the brakes, applied as the
train reached the Grand Junction
yards, set floor timbers of a wooden
car sloaded with munition on fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

of selecting the allowances In lieu
of the $3.50 Communication of quar-
ters" fee they now receive when
they are not furnished living quar-
ters.
The bill would not change the
$50 a month now set aside for
wives of service men-$22 from the
mans pay and $28 from the gov
ernment. But 1t would boost from
$40 to S42 the monthly allotment
for child of service man with
out wife, and from $40 TO sll the
allotment for additional children
in such cases.
The bill also would have the gov
ernment pay the entire allotment
for mans first month of service,
eliminating the normal deduction
from his pay for that month.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

A spokesman said that a Hudson.
bomber on a search mission last
Friday attacked Sub on the sur
face 200 miles southwest of the Fiji
islands with depth charges. The
enemy underseas boat disappeared
and an oil slick swelled up. Anoth-
er submarine was bombed by planes
in the Coral Sea yesterday but re-
suits were not ascertained.
More slamming assaults against
the Japanese Solomons bases were
revealed. On Saturday, a sizable
force of Dauntless dive-bombers
and Avenger torpedo planes cover
ed by Wildcats, showered Is tons
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28

additional child would be increased
from $40 to Sill
Reynolds said he introduced the
bill on behalf of the committee,
and said it was endorsed by war
and navy department officials
Sen. Edwin c. Johnson, D., Colo,
a member of the committee, esti-
mated it's total cost at 1898 900, 900
year.
1t was introduced in expectation
that pre-Pearl Harbor fathers
might be drafted into the armed
forces.
The bill also would boost govern
ment allowance for dependent par
ents, grandchildren. brothers, and
sisters of enlisted men. 1t would
give technical, master, and staff
sergeants in the army-and the
comparable navy ratings-a choice
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Firms Accused Of
Axis Conspiracy

WASHINGTON, June % (UP,-
Attorney General Francis Biddle
announced today the indictment by
a federal grand jury at New York
of three major chemical companies
and four of their officers on charges
of engaging in a Cartel conspiracy
with Axis and other foreign firms
to divide world markets for titanium
cOmDOundS.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
LONDON SAYS GERMAN
GUERILLA DRIVE BROKEN
v UNITED ppEcc

Germans major offensive against
guerilla forces in Southern Jugosla-
via has been broken, London radio
said today in broadcast beamed at
Germany.
Axis fCrces consisted of eight
German and vassal divisions, in
Guiding the SIS. Prince Eugen" di-
vision which suffered especially Sc
we're losses, the broadcast reported
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
u AMBl|Ne
u EpoR1ER

No SOap-
"Please, sub. do you want a little
grip" wee little Negro girl asked
Carl Schooss.
mo, thank YOU" he said, Il have
two little girls
Don't you want one more?' she
persisted.
II already have three children
said Carl.
Don't you need another nice little
girl?" the little girl urged She's a
good little girl
mo, don't need her. Carl said
firmly.
well" said the little girl sadly,
81 guess I'll have 10 stay home,
then"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
The Merry Makers

We might remark that Paul t;g-
gler, Glen Muller, and John Hill
stole the show at the annual Preble
Davis Casner picnic at the Lee
Little ranch Sunday What yodel-
ing!
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Increased Govt
AIIotments Asked

WASHINGTON, June %. (UP)-Charman Robert r..
Reynolds d. N Co. of the senate military affairs commit
tee today introduced bill raise from $12 to SIS the
governments monthly allowance for the first child of any
enlisted in the armed forces The amount for each
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Jup Subs Bombed
While Bases Hit

ADVANCED SOUTH PACIFIC BASE, June 28 (UP)
The probable destruction of Japanese submarine and
an attack second disclosed today by South Paci
fic headquarters along with blows by u S. planes
against Japanese Solomons bases.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Chester e.. Davis
Quits Food Post
War Fod Administrator Resigns After
Rift with President; Marvin Joness
Selected by Roosevelt as Successor

WASHINGTON, June 28 (UP)-Chester c. Davis re-
signed today food administrator because of dssas
faction with the extent of his authority and his opposition
to the administrations policy of "broad general subsidies
His resignation Immediately accepted by President
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
Two Die Violent Deaths in
Valley During Weekend
Third Man Passes on As Result OF
Previous Accident Here; Another IS
In Cri+ica Condition from Wreck

Two men met violent deaths in Imperial Valley during
Weekend critically injured and another deo
as the result of previous mishap. -
Wardow Suggs, 40 Brawey Negro, was killed IN
Brawley cafe at Ninth and streets Sunday when William
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
SUCCEED in CROSSING D0NETS
Berlin Admits Nozis Beaten
Back from Banks Of River
Reds Establish Bridsehead in Izyum
Sector After Violent Bomb bardment of
German Positions; Commune a+ions Hit

LONDON June 49, (UP)-The Berlin radio said today
that Russian troops had forced the Dones river in the
area rs miles southeast of Kharkov and established
bridgeheads on it's southwesterly bank.
The Red army made the crossing and succeeded in
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
EXPIRATION DATES

Coffee stamp No. 2d-June 30
Sugar stamp No. 13-August 15.
Shoe stamp No. 1s-Oet 81.
Gasoline "A" coupon Gully Il.
Gasoline IT. sfemps-June 10.
Auto use stamp-June 30.
Canned goods. stamps X, l., NJ in Book
= July 7.
Meat, Butter. etc. Red stamps J, X. L.
NJ. N-June 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-28
WEATHER

Maximum Sunday l04, minimum
Monday IS; 5 am. Monday 10, hu-
midity II; noon Monday l02, humid
ity 16; pm. Sun. 81, humidity SO.
BANn DEBTS
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-11-13
HE WAS ONE OF US

He was one of us-the man who knet at the edge of
the waered bomb crater and heard the japanese officer
say You are going to die am going to kill with this
japanese sword according to the Samurai code"
We don't know his name where he from. Allied
headquarters said he captain flight lieutenant He
was 70 years old and instructor in Army transport
mand at Port MoreSby.
He might have been American British or Australian.
He might have been any of other Allies He might
have been fellow knew back in the States. neigh
bor maybe or a friend. Or guy Soldiered with
But what is important is that the of us-one
OF the millions of free fighting against hatred and
reachery and tyranny and slavery One of the millions
lighting for better and cleaner and decent world
where might live in peace
He is dead tonight this who was one of us and who
elt at the edge of the watered bomb crater and heard
the Japanese officer "You going to die going
to kill you with this Japanese sword according to the Sam
urai code"
Yes he is dead.
But his spirit and the spirit Of all free dead
1t goes marching 1t goes marching the hearts of
all of us.
And in the death of this who one of US there
is new resolve in hearts to fight harder and with
more determination than until such time the
of Samurai and the codes of Naz German mperastc
Japan have been replaced with the codes decency and
humanity.
That is our promise to this man who was one of us.
(From The Communicate" Camp Livingston, Lay s
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-11-13
Crystal Springs
News
H. ]. Wolfe, Reporter

The many friends of Mrs. Cert
rude Jackson are glad to know that
she is much improved and is able
to attend to duties in her home
after a recent illness.
Miss Matte Jones of Chicago is
la welcome guest in the home of
her sister, Miss Carrie Jones, and
her aunt, Miss Alice Jones.
Warm Springs
Climaxing the Popularity Con-
test between the thirteen contest
ants, we are happy to announce
that little Miss Emma Jean Powell
has been chosen to be the most
popular girl on the Warm Springs
campus.
For Miss Powell's splendid work
she was fortunate to raise the high
est amount Of money, $500, in the
Popularity Contest.
In connection with the contest
we had an Old Folks Concert with
the following persons taking part:
Mrs. Lonnie Bennett of GateSville
Mrs. Carrie Cooper, Mrs. Carrie NJ
Bailey, Mrs. Lee Smith, Mrs. Lucy
Willis, Mrs. Alma Haley and Miss
Eunice Powell, all of Crystal
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Springs. Bill Brent, musician, ex-
tends thanks to all patrons and to
friends who participated in the pro-
gram. We are happy to say that
each one responded we'll and ev-
erything was carried out in order.
After the concern, we served
plates. The total money raised Fri
day night, Nov 5, amounted to
$31.98. We want to thank the men
around Warm Springs community
for their special interest and CO.
operation in helping with the Dor
ing of the we'll
Buy more War Bonds and Stamps.
Crystal Springs Gossip
We wonder why Eddie Lee Jack
son hasn't a girl friend. Is it be-
cause he won't work? Say, fellow,
you had better get hepped to these
girls
Georgia Mae Cooper in planning
to go to Biloxi Christmas with
Brothice H. Wonder if G. c. knows?
F. F. S. is coming home Thanks
giving. Will Iris Virginia be cute?
Tootsie Jackson is getting letters
from Memphis. Wonder who is do
ing the writing?
There is a certain girl in Crystal
Springs, % years of age. The peo-
pie call her an old maid.
The Leaping Lizard is here again.
What would happen if Eddie Jack
son and Mary Bell Ivory were still
in love?
Odell Smiley and Mary l.. are
really in the groove. What will Mag
gle Ords do?
R. H. Jackson is home now and
Maggie Erwin is singing, Don't Get
Around Much Any More" Iris v.
Jackson and Primrose Morgan are
looking sad. Could it be because
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-11-13

Gay B. Johnson seems to be
rocking Percy Halls dreamboat.
What about that Winnie Bell?
Our football manager is really
on the beam We wonder if he
can take on one more chick?
Hazel Martin, Theresa Game and
Patrinella Thadison are really
stepping out. But we just don't
know about it.
Wonder what Robert Daw is 60
ing to do with his two sophomore
chicks, Christine Allen and Aud
reg Levy?
Make up your mind Helen, is it
Dew or Evans?
Vertha Hicks and Simmie Jones
are cute and full of pep.
Myrtle Boarden has gone boy
crazy!
OOIlIl I1CII kOltllS S6SlllS 10 De
really in love but Catherine Davis
seems to love him too.
Bessena Cook seems to be thrill
ed over George Evans. She has
checked once but she should chock
once more.
Johnnie Mae Thomas had better
wake up but Myrtle Boarden has
Joel Caine hepped to her 1--WE.
Have you decided Bertha Batiest
between Albert Digs and FELTON,
Vance?
Francis Bowman and Arthur
Sanders are coming on like the
Gang Busters?"
Who was the very handsome sol
der with Lille Braxton Satur-
day?
Ethel Mitchell says if she gets
close to him Lille would be in the
cold.
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Johnnie S. and Rayford Moncure
haven't had a furlough yet?
Eddie L. Jackson is trying to get
a flame started in Matte NJ. Jones'
heart. Straighten up M. M. and
look ahead of you.
Robert Catchings and Junior
Price are drawing stars over Mary
Margaret Jones, but we think Rob-
ert has the best go.
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were reported for the first two
weeks in October 1913.
Serious trouble is expected from
hits disease if the increased Incl
dence in practically all southern
states continues.
Typhus is transmitted to man by
rat fleas from infected rats which
serve as a reservoir Of infection
for human beings. Prevalence of
the disease in the future will be
determined by the size of the rat
population, which in turn will de-
pend on the intelligent, organized,
and continuous efforts toward rat
control.