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Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
IS OWN LAWYER
Worker Questions His Wife

Imperial county superior court
was in an uproar Monday while
Ivan Miller. 41-year-old fruit and
vegetable laborer, acted as his own
attorney in questioning his wife
concerning her charge that he fail
ed TO support their small child.
Isn't it true, Mrs. Miller" Miller
asked his wife, that even before
we were married l told you it
would be necessary to save money
l made during the good seasons for
the times when l was out of work?"
"NEVER HAD ANYTHING"
Yes" said Mrs. Miller. Il un-
derstand that, but I never had any
thing to save" The jury sat up
with a snap.
isn't it true, Mrs. Miller" Miller
went on, that l borrowed $40 and
gave it to you?"
Yes, you did she agreed, but
we went to a cafe for dinner, you
had no money, borrowed the $40
from me, and l never saw it again.
Jurors and court attaches began
to laugh.
Judge r. D. McPherrin dismissed
the jury at this point, and told
Miller all he was interested in was
seeing that the child was supported.
Judge McPherrin permitted Miller
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
0CD City Test
Set for FRIDAY

Ell Centres civilian defense test
this week will be held on Friday
night, it was announced Monday by
Chief Air Raid Warden Herb Faw-
cett.
1T was necessary for us to
change our plans twice. Fawcett
said, because of the conflict with
the bond rally Wednesday night and
because of a warden training school
on Tuesday night. We finally set
tied on Friday night"
The test this week will comprise
Sector No. 4 only. This sector is
composed of the area from Holt to
Ross and from Fourth to Eighth.
There are two sector wardenS in
charge, Harold Tyler and Harry
MadduX. Additional details of the
test will be announced later in the
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

$4,000 men killed, wounded, or cap
tured in North Africa from Jan. l
to April Is, exclusive Of losses in
naval action.
The British reported that bodies
of SIS storm troopers, among the
ablest of German fighters, we're
found among 200 Nazis killed in
fierce bayonet fighting.
FIRST TIME
1t was the first time storm troop
erS ever had been seen outside
Europe and indicated the import
ance Hitler places on maintaining
the ever-dwindling Axis bridge
head in North Africa.
American troops forced a general
German withdrawal on the northern
front, storming eastward four more
miles to seize four key hills dozen
miles from Mateur, Axis outpost
guarding the approaches to Bizerte.
A great tank battle was raging
in the Pont Du Fahs sector at the
southwestern extremity of the battle
arc, with British and German armor
engaged in full force. The smash
ing of the Axis defenses there
would tend to force an enemy fall
back to the Notifications immed-
lately before Tunis.
AERIAL ONSLAUGHT
The Allied offensive was accom-
panied by massive aerial on
slaught, its strength indicated by
the fact that 72 Allied bombers
were over a single target twice in
a short time.
American troops, rolling back the
Axis northern flank, surged east
ward against diminishing German
resistance yesterday, seized four
strategic hills, and drove to within
a dozen miles of Mateur, 20 miles
southwest of Bizerte
The U. S. war department dis
closed that Lieut.. Gen. Lesley J.
McNair, commander of ground
forces, was severely but not crit
ically'' wounded by shell fragments
in TuniSia last Friday.
Lieut.. Gen. Ben Lear commander
OF the second army, will exercise
temporar- command of the ground
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Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

The group, numbering 38, crossed
the international boundary line at
CaleXico FRIDAY enroute to the coast.
They will be used to fill vacancies
created by the current manpower
shortage.
NONE IMMIGRATED
The Chinese, none of whom are
immigrated to the United States,
came into the country under bond
after arrangements had been made
with the government by officials
of the railroad company
A majority of those in the initial
lot had previously resided in Mexi-
cali and had many years experience
as restaurant cooks.
All came into the United States
under bond and, under the ar
rangements, must return to Mexico
following their temporary employ
ment with the company
1t was reported that a number
of other Chinese will be imported
from Mexico for identical purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
holtviI|e Tops
Quota at Rally

HCLTVILLE, April 26.-A spirit
cd bond rally here Saturday sent
the city of Holtville soaring far past
its April quota of $116,766, Roy
Thompson, chairman of the second
war bond drive here, said certifi-
Gates valued at $1O7957 were sold
at Auction during the ceremonies.
Previous sales placed the city's to-
tai at $149,638 for the month, or
$32,872 over the figure set by the
county war bond committee for the
commCnitys quota.
During the rally a number of
modern war implements were dis
played and planes from the Ell
Centre Marine Air Training station
winged overhead in a number of
spectacular maneuverS.
Milton Zinn served as auctioneer
for the affair which was conduct
ed in the city playground.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Imperial Valley on
Yellow Alert for
5 Minutes Sunday
Los Angeles Has Total
BlackOut as Unidentified
Planes Come Into Area

Imperial Valley was on
the yellow alert signal from
8:2O pm. to 1926 pm. Sum
day.
The Los Angeles area was
subjected to a 56-minute blackout.
The army reported unidentified
targets later identified as friendly
and ordered the blackout in the Los
Angeles area and the yellow alert
in the areas further inland.
FIRST WARNING
The Yellow alert signal is the
first warning, the blue signal the
second, and the red signal orders
a blackout,' Sheriff Robert w.
Ware, chief of civil protection in
the Imperial county defense coun-
Gil. The whole system was ordered
to standby Sunday night when the
yellow alert came" Since Pearl Har-
Dor there have been two blackouts
and four alerts in Imperial county.
AT S:19 p. M.
In Los Angeles the yellow alert
was ordered at 8:19 pm. The blue
at 1926 pm. and red, insuring radio
silence and blackout at $3.50 pm.
The all clear was given at 9:26 pm.
Civilian defense authorities said
the blackout was the most complete
and efficient of any previous and
that civilian defense workers we're
at work Immediately following the
blackout signals.
AT the city hail. police discovered
lights burning brightly on the sec
Continued on Page 6, Col. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Rommei Left on
18th, Says Report

WITH THE BRITISH EIGHTH
ARMY IN TUNISIA, April 23.-
CDelayedD-CUPO - Reliable sources
said today that Adolf Hitler with
drew Field Marshal Erwin Rom
mel from Tunisia on or about
March 19-the day before the
British assault on the Mareth line
to save one of his best generals
from the stigma of defeat rival
ling that at Stalingrad.
"a Geneva dispatch to the Lon
don Daily Express said Rommel
was due to reach Berlin last Fri
day and would be offered a post in
South Russia or Commandership of
Axis forces in Bulgaria. Previous
reports have stated that Rommel
would be given supreme Axis COM
mand for the entire Mediterranean
theater)
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Property Loss for
Burned Bui|dinu
Eciimated $1,000
Frame Building Ruined
Totally Despite Effort
Of Firemen, Servicemen

e c. S. Reed, Ell Centre fire
chief, estimated Monday that
property valued at $4,000 was
lost S a turd d ay afternoon
when fire of undetermined
origin completely destroyed the
Coates apartments, $40 Adams street.
abode of 10 families.
Famed by high wind, the
blaze, which firemen report
ed started shortly after 2:3O D. m.
quickly consumed the en-apart-
ment frame structure and before
equipment reached the scene the
fire was beyond control. Reed said
the entire roof collapsed only a
minute or two after his men arrived.
SEVEN STREAMS
F1remen turned seven streams of
water on the burning edifice in an
effort to extinguish the fire as
quickly as possible and prevent it's
Sp 'ead to nearby buildings.
So rapidly did the flames rush
through the structure that no ap-
preciable amount of furniture or
belongings of tenants was saved
A small garage slight distance
east OF the apartment building re-
ceived some damage but nearby
residences were not injured.
Excitement ran high among the
crowd of watchers as it was re-
ported that two small children of
tContinpad on Page 6, Col. y
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Grew Says laps
May Invade U.S..

SCHENECTADY, MP, April 90
tUP)-The Japanese have an over
weening ambition eventually to in
wade and conquer these United
States and will attempt to do SO If
allowed to consolidate their present
gains, former ambassador to Japan,
Joseph C. Grew said today.
Addressing the students of Union
College, Grew declared that he was
worried by the attitude of many
Americans who look on the Jap
anese as an inferior race of little
men" and by the soaring spirits
which follow current successes In
the Pacific.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
AXIS AFRICA LOSSES &C. 1000 FOR 4 MONTHS
Bizerte-20 Miles

WITH AMERICAN FORCES, IN
NORTHERN TUNISIA, April 26
UP)-German forces we're falling
back northeastward on the road
from Beja to Mateur, 20 miles
southwest of Bizerte, today after
American infantry crashed forward
four miles and seized four key hills
about IL miles from Mateur.
There was no indication where
the Germans might make a new
stand on the north Tunisian front
but the Americans were moving
forward cautiously, alert against
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Schools Announce
Graduation Dates

Ell Centro schools will close on
Friday, June 4, and dates for the
various commencement exercises
have been announced by Guy A.
Weakley, district superintendent.
First of these annual exercises is
Central Junior colleges commence
ment on Tuesday, June /; Wilson
and Washington schools will have
their graduation programs on We'd
nesday June 2, with Wilson's in the
evening, and Washington's that aft
ernoon; Central and Douglas High
schools will have their commence
ments the evening of Thursday,
June g.
Detailed plans in regard to
speakers and other program items
have not been completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

Russia.
The Polish soldiers actually were
killed by the Germans when they
occupied the Smolensk area, the
Soviet note to the Poles said.
The Russian note charged that
the Poles and Nazis have contract
ed an agreement to carry on "a
hostile campaign against Russia.
There was more behind the break
than the Staying of the soldiers.
Recently the Russians established
a Moscow newspaper called Free
Poland" devoted largely to attacks
on the Polish refugee government
and upholding Russian claims to
former Russian territory which was
part of Poland before this war.
The Poles also have allegedly en-
couraged underground newspapers
attacking the Soviet Union.
1t was not believed that the Rus
slams would stop with severance of
diplomatic relations. The next step,
some observers believed, may be
announcement that free Polish
army" has been formed by hun
dredS OF thousands of Poles still in
the Soviet Union.
The Soviet Union-culminating a
controversy with Poland over post
war frOntiers-WaS the first formal
break in the United Nations diplo-
matte front.
The Polish government not only
did not oppose the mean slander
against the U.S.S.R. but even did
not find it necessary to approach
the Soviet government with any
questions on the matter or ask for
any explanation" the Russian note
said.
Soviet Foreign Minister Viaches-
Law Molotov, in a note, charged the
Poles with using German propagan
Ga in an effort to snatch Soviet
territory in the Ukraine, in White
Russia and in Lithuania.
Opinion in British sources de-
Continued on Page 6, Col. II
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Two Cities Given
Fire Equipment

Westmoriand and Winterhaven
have been allotted emergency fire
fighting equipment, County Fire
Marshal Hugh Osborne announced
Monday.
Imperial county now has four
pieces of such equipment. one piece
being stationed in the Ell Centre
area and one in the Brawley area.
The equipment is used as reserve
or standby equipment to be called
out only after all other equipment
is in use at a fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Return Trip for
Jimmy Cramped

NEW YORK, April 26-tUP)-
MajorGen. James Doolittle, in the
second leg of his return after
bombing Tokyo, rode out of Burma
in a hail of gunfire as one of II
persons crowded into a 21-passen-
ger plane, Pan American Always
disclosed today
Ragged, unshaven and looking
like one of the American refugees
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

to plead guilty to miSdemeanor
and apply for probation, and re-
leased him to Mrs. Miller until the
probation hearing scheduled for
Tuesday.
And you'll pay $50 a month for
support of your child or this court
will take drastic action" Judge
McPherrin warned.
When Mrs. Miller stepped down
from the witness stand, she and
Miller threw their arms around
each other and began to Sob
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

ca , SAID Ia kunB PaO. "EVen II
the present campaign in North
Africa can be concluded at the
present date, it will take months
for the Allies to clear the Mediter-
ranean of the enemy.
Suppose the landing on the
European mainland materializes
after that? How long will it take to
reach Berlin?"
Hitler, said the newspaper, may
be crushed in the new few years if
he can be beaten at all, "but can
Japan be easily disposed Of after
this interval?"
This is the question which de-
serves cold and calm deliberation
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Points for Fat
Is New 0PA Plan

WASHINGTON, April 26-CUP)
The Office of Price Administra-
ton is considering a plan for
granting extra meat points in ex-
change for kitchen fats, it was
learned today.
An authoritative source said that
the War Production Board was dis
couraged with results of the fat SAL
wage campaign. WPB was said to
have informed OPA that if the pro-
gram is not stepped up under its
own power, extra steps will have to
be taken. 1t was suggested that
extra meat points might persuade
more housewives to save fats.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
New Carrier Goes
Into Action Soon

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. April 26.
|UP)-Launching of the navy's
newest aircraft carrier. The Intre-
pid, was marked by quiet ceremo-
nieS here TO-DAY.
The fourth ship to bear the name
Intrepid and sister ship to the Es-
sex and the new Yorktown, the flat
top was christened by Mrs John
Howard Roover of Washington, wife
of Rear Admiral Hoover, at the
Newport News Shipbuilding and
Drydock company ways.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

on the part of Americans. Japan
announced she plans to decide the
war this year, and America un-
doubtedl" is Japan's main opponent
in the Pacific.
But what preparations have
Americans made? Even if America
is in position to meet the Japa-
nese onslaught, how strong will Jap
an be after Hitler finally is smash
ed? Japan is fully prepared to
strike. Execution of the American
flyers is an expression of this deci-
sion.
1T indeed is a great danger for
America to take Japan lightly"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

the Tunisian campaign. Whenever
a regimental commander asks that
a certain hill position be touched
Up" American A-20 Boston attack
bombers usually are bombarding
the target within an hour.
Today the sky was SO full of
American bombers and fighters that
it looked like the national air races
back in the United States.
Capt. Bidwell Moore of Staten
Continued on Page 6, Col. u
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

The 3 cards entitled thelr hOlderS
to drive a maximum of 470 miles
a month. The order, in effect. revis-
es the definition of "in-course of
work" driving SO that a greater
number of drivers will be able to
qualifY for C books
APPLICANT MUST:
To qualify for the additional gas
oline rations an applicant must
l. Show that he needs it entire
ly for courSe-of work travel. Pre-
viously, many persons who used
Continued on page 6, Col g.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Assembly Votes TO
Repeal RR Law

SACRAMENTO, April 26.-CUPD
The State Assembly today passed,
As to 26, and sent to the Senate the
Waters bill (512) repeating the rail-
road full crew law" for the dura-
ton of the war.
An amendment inserted in the
bill Saturday permits the state rail-
road commission to restore the
practice where instances are shown
it is needed. The law, passed in
1918, affects only freight trains and
requires the use of extra brake
men.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Navy Denies Ranger Sunk
BV Axis Underseu Raider

WASHINGTON, April 26.-(UP)
The navy today denied that the
us. aircraft carrier Ranger had
been torpedoed and sunk in the
North Atlantic, as reported by the
Berlin radio.
Neither the Ranger nor any 9TH
er us. carrier has been sunk or
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

damaged in any ocean," navy Of
ficial said.
The German radio. with fanfare
of trumpets, had broadcast the
claim that the Ranger exploded and
sank in the North Atlantic early
yesterday after a U-boat had scored
four torpedo hits on 1t.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

The German statement seid tre~
mendous flames shot up from the
$40, 0,000, 900, l4,400-ton carrier and
that II blew up and sank.
The navy spokesman declined 70
make an other comment about the
ship or give any clue TO It's where
abouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

any traps. They had previously ad-
vanced against rapidly-diminishing
opposition.
The Germans were unable to
withstand the heavy artillery ham
mering which the Americans have
kept up ceaselessly for 65 hours
now, blasting the enemy's positions
in the hills and cutting off his line
Of supplies from the rear.
In addition, the Americans are
obtaining the best air support of
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Chinese Advise
Strategy Change

CHUNGKING, April 26. OP)-The newspaper Ia
kung Pao today recommended that the United States
wise the goba strategy reached by President Roosevelt
and Prime Minister Winston Churchill the Casabanca
conference Three months have elapsed since Casaban
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
More Are Eligible
For Extra MILEAGE

WASHINGTON, April 26, (UPl-The Office of Price
Administration today revised gasoline ration regulations
outside the eastern that persons previously
eligible only for cards become eligible for
cards permitting them to drive 72O miles month.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
38 Chinese Cooks
Enter U.S.. Here
MANY MeMcaI Residents to Be Hired by
Railroad Company+o Take Place Of Men
Gone into Service; Not Immigra+ed

First contingent of number of Chinese residents OF
Mexico, many from Mexca, employed by the Southern
Pacific railroad company cooks has reached Los An
gees and will be placed into service regular pas
senger trains, it was learned in El Centro Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
TuniSiun Battle
In Crucial Stage
AS Allies Attack
British Meet Elite Storm Troopers,
Fighting out Of Europe for Is+ Time.
InFierce Hand-to-Hand Engagements
. BY UNITED PRESS =

The final battle of Tunsa went into its crucial stage
Monday Allied forces advanced slowly but steadily in
bitter fighting.
An Allied announcement declared that the Axis lost
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
Reds breuk Off
Relations with
Poi eS in Exile
Russian Note Charges Nazis and Poles
Working Tose+her TO Smea Republic of
Soviet States; Action De cIared Traoic

LONDON, April 26 (UP)-The Soviet Union today
broke off diplomatic relations with the Polish government
in exile, the Moscow radio announced charging that the
Poles had taken up and stirred up in every way false
Naz propaganda charge that Russians had slain about
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
D AMBl|Ne
(\EpORTER
The Easter Party

The Easter Party
Servicemen had a great time at
the Easter egg party at the Ell Gen.
trO free canteen Saturday night.
They consumed dozens of colored
eggs along with all the rest of the
refreshments provided for the par
ty.
The party was especially nice be-
cause so many children colored
eggs and took them to the canteen.
Among them was Roger Easley, 9,
who tucked this note in with his
gift:
Il live two and a half miles east
of Ell Centre. Please give my dozen
colored eggs to the boys in serv-
ice. I have two brothers in serv-
ice. One is overseas. l hope and
pray, as my mother does, that
somewhere some other little boy
sgirl or. mother will remember my
brothers and color them some eggs
and help them to have nice East
er. Tell all the boys at the cam
teen hello for me. Thank you,
Roger"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
REMEMBER THESE DATESl
Gasoline

"a Book Coupons
No. .5-Valid March 22-May %.
Shoes
Stamp No III pair til June 16.
Coffee
Stamp No. 26-1 ID. TO April IS.
Sugar
Stamp No. 12-Good for 5 pounds until
May 81
Canned Goods
Blue Stamps ID" e. and - In Book
No. good tin May 1.
Meet
Red Stamp A. B, c, d good tin April 30
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26

Very Obliging-
There is such a thing as being
entirely too generous In showing
the Easter spirit.
Mrs. Percie Thacker, who is
known far and wide as Canteen
Thacker, hurried away from church
Sunday to look after things at the
Ell Centro free canteen. She left
the keys in her car and went inside
for just a minute"
When she came out again she
was ship one automobile, one set
Continued on Page 6, Col. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-04-26
WEATHER

Maximum Sunday 30, minimum
Monday So; 5 am. Monday SIS, hui
midity 48; noon Monday 83, humid
ity 81; pm. Sun. SO, humidity 81.
BANK DEBTS
La gaceta., 1943-09-21

En- la noche del domingo fu@
festejada la Srta. Mercedes Con
zalez, con motive de su cumplea-
nos.
La fiesteita Sc la ofrecieron
sus carinosos padres, esposos
Francisco Y Felicia Gonzalez, do
miciliados en- ell 27O9 de la calle
Veintiuna.
Mercedita recibio muchos rega-
los de u familiares y amistades.
Entire las personals que Sc encon
traban ALI pudimos anotar las ST.
guientes:
Srtas. Mercedes Gonzalez; sus
amantes padres, Francisco y Fe-
licia; Carload Garcia, Grace Con-
zalez, Violeta Rodriguez, Maria
Rodriguez, Julita Alvarez, Kathe-
rine Suarez, Benito Diaz y Sra,
Heriberto Fernandez Y Sra, Julio
Alvarez Y Sra, Salvador Coma
lez Y Sra, Dolores Garcia, Mary
Fernandez, Sandra Lopez, Jennie
Rodriguez Y otras muchas mas.
Los presentes rueron obsequia-
dos con dulces Y ~refrescos.
La gaceta., 1943-09-21
10 DE oCTUBRE

Para Ell domingo 10 de 0ctubre
la sociedad Circulo Cubano anun-
ella una gran fiesta bailable, Ia
que Sc verificara en- TODD ell edifi-
clio social.
Con esta fiesta la sociedad Gu
bana desea conmemorar Ell "Grito
de Yara", o una lucida recep-
cion EN- su sala de sesiones.
Seran invitadas distinguidas re
presentaciones de la localidad.
La parte bailable sera ameniza-
da por las cuatro mas populares
orquestas de Tampa, a saber:
don Francisco, manuel San
chez, LA Sonora" y LA Tropi-
cal'. Las dos primeras orquestas
Sc turnaran en- la planta alta y
las segundas en- ell Patio-Jardin.
Este festival, sin lugar a dudas.
Sc vera de 10 mas concurrido.
Continuaremos dando detalles.
La gaceta., 1943-09-21
BoDA D%ISTINGUIDA
so. 9lla,;o Rod.;q..,

En- la tarde del domingo tuvo
lugar la boda de la encantadora
Srta. Olga Alfonso v Ell correcto
caballero Sr. Armando Buria.
En- la Residential de los padres
dc la gentil desposada, los estima-
disimos esposos Ernesto v Luisa
Alvarez, establecida en- la Catorce
avenida ndmero 2OO7 tuvo lugar
ell acto civil, estando a cargo la
representation de la ley del como
edo notario pGblico Sr. Candida
Perez. Firmaron ell acta matrimo-
NAL, en- calidad de testigos, la Sc
nora Rosa Alfonso Y ell Sr. One
lilo Alfonso.
La novia vestia un elegante ira
je de seda blanco, con corona y
ramo de gardenias blancas, sien-
do la admiration de todos los pre-
sentes cuando hizo su aparicion
en- la sala donde tuvo lugar la ce-
remonia.
Entire la selecta c~oncurrencia
que ~presenci6 ell acto Sc encontra-
ban las siguientes damas Y dami-
tas: Mrs. 1. Ferlita, Mr.. Y Mrs.
R. Verdeal Y familia, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Gutierrez, Mrs. HUI Buria,
Miss A. Gutierrez, Mr.. and Mrs.
R. Alvarez, Miss C. Alvarez, Mrs.
S. Casal Y familia, Mrs. A. Blu
ria, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Berdeal.
Muchos valiosos regalos recibie-
ron los nuevos esposos.
Estableceran su Residential en-
Tampa.
Felicidad.