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Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28
House Committee
Demands Probe
Of Store Grab
lContinued from paee

NSOllllIluSO from rage i
mlnlstration move since the tax
veto.
Reaction was vigorous in the SEN
ate as we'll as IN the house. Senator
Robert A. Taft, (RD. Ohio, charged
that if congress accepts Attorney
General Francis Biddles opinion
juStlfying the Montgomery Ward
seizure, congress might as we'll &c
home and let the President run
the country"
Dewey, in whose district the main
office OF the company is situated,
sale in a telegram to Attorney
General Francis Biddle that the
latter'S opinion justifying the seiz-
ure was amazing"
NOT IN WAR WORK
/ Montgomery Ward & Co. is not
engaged in war work" the tele-
gram said. "and as a representative
of the district wherein it is located,
l propose to see that the company
ana its employees are given every
protection umo er the constitution
and the bill OF rights.
Il am offering a resolution in the
house asking that a special COM
mittee be Immediately appointed to
investigate this high-handed and
unamerican procedure, which saw
orS strongly of Gestapo methods,
and l can assure you that nothing
will be left unc one to give the
American people all the facts"
Dewey Scoffed at Biddle's find
ings that the company was engag-
ed in war work.
If that is the case, the woman
who does a little extra canning
and sells a few jars of jam to a
neighbor is in war work." he said.
The sugar she used was rationed
and she got it through the office
of price administration so under
this Interpretation she was in war
industry"
JOINS IN CRITICISM
Representative Howard w. Smith,
DO, Va, co-author of the war la
Dor disputes act, also disagreed with
Bic die. He said he doubted that
any member of congress believed
the act was intended to authorize
anybody to take over a retail store" +"
Smith said Montgomery Ward
did not fit the bills description of
seizable plants as any plant, mine
or facility" equipped for the man
ufacture, production or mining of
any article" used in the war ef-
fort.
Biddle cited the Presidents war
powers as well as the war labor
disputes act as authority for Mr.
Roosevelt's action.
In time of war when the exist
ence of the nation is at stake, this
aggregate of powers includes auth
Gritty TO take reasonable steps to
prevent nation wide labor cisturb-
anceS that threaten TO interfere
seriously with the conduct of the
war" Biddle said.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28
HERRING NAMED EDITOR

c. Ben Herring, secretary OF the
Ell Centre chamber of commerce,
was notified Thursday of his ap-
pointment as associate editor of the
Service Bulletin of the California
Association of Chamber of Com
merce Managers. The appointment
was made by John G.. Brooks, Ala
media, president.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28
PARENTS NIGHT CHANGED

Parents night at the meeting Of
Fire Department Boy Scout troop
73 has been postponed one week
from May 2 to 9, according to
Clyde Lott, scoutmaster. At that
time films will be shown and stunts
presented by the troop, he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28
ORDERED TO TRIAL

Fred Southmayd Thursday was
ordered to trial in superior court
ON a charge of car theft. He ap-
peared for a preliminary hearing in
FL Centre Justice court.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28

Association, Of the Treasury Departments Schools-at.
War program. It written by Barbara Brown Oney High
School, Philadelphia, for the OLNEy HIGHLIGHrS, and
selected from thousands of editorials which were submitted
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28

This advertisement presents the prize winning editorial in
nationwide among high school and college pblca
tons conducted by the Education Section Of the War Finance
Division in cooperation with the Columbia Scholastic Press
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28
Word Asks Court
To Void Seizure

seizure of its Chicago property is
in violation of the fourth and
fifth amendment of the constitu-
ton of the United States and that
the complaint fails 10 state a claim
upon which equitable relief can be
granted
Wherefore. defendant prays that
the complaint be dismissed for want
OF equity.
COURT OPENS HEARING
As soon as Wards presented its
answer to the federal complaint,
U. S. District Judge William H.
Holly opened a hearing on the
federal action.
H. A. Smith, attorney representing
Wards, tolc the court that in the
Montgomery Ward ease for the
frs, time III the history of the
republic the executive officers of
the country saw fl to take over a
retail store under the guiSe of war
powers"
Il have every official in court
to prove the Chicago facilities Iof
Montgomery Ward are not in the
war effort" Smith said.
If this allegation IS not proven,
the case falls like a balloon that
was pricked by a pin.
He said the only thing Ward
does is sell things which are man.
ufacturec for the company.
The injunction issued by Judge
Holly Thursday night named the
company. Avery, and Is other Off
cialS as defendents.
AS the company prepared counter
court action, Sewell Avery. million
aire head of the mail orcer and
retail store firm, gave his version
of his forcible custer from the
company offices yesterday.
LIKE TOTING CORPSE
1t was just like a street car ac-
cident. a corpse being dragged
out" he said.
In an interview Thursday night
after the government had filed its
injunction suit, but before the in
junction was issue6. Avery predict
ed that executives and employees
would continue TO furnish ''practi-
cally 100 per cent resistance" to
efforts of amateurs" TO run the
company.
Fine" Avery SAID when inform
ed the government was asking
Judge William H. Holly for the in
junction.
That indeed is good news. 1t
shows that the government recog-
nizes the constitution OF the United
States, and realizes that congress
is the sole laWmaking authority.
We have contended this from the
start, and planned to file suit for
an injunction ousting these gov
ernment trespassers today. Now we
can take our time
ORDERS RECORDS SEIZED
In addition TO forbidting inter-
ference with government operation,
the injunction ordered the defend
ants 70 turn over 10 Wayne :.
Taylor, undersecretary of commerce
who was placed in charge Of the
firm, all corporate recort5, account
books and other facilities neceS-
sary to carry on the business.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-28

For over holf century formers and growers
hove depended upon The known qvaiify
freshness end vcrieiy of aose'er husss'
Seeds. Remember yovr eroP viii be ne behef
fhon the seed you pl1af Why not Sei tho .a-:
Ash for AcCElEe & KussFa SEEDS in rccLei-
or bulk AT YOUR GARDEN SuPFiY DEALER CT
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PERSONAL
FARM LIGHT PLANTS
TOOLS

SAVE TIME AND LABOR. 5o-pound de-
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PHOTO CLUB

JOIN PHOTO EXCHANGE
CLUB. Membership 81. Send 8
snapshots and negative of your
best pose. Also descriptive letter.
Photo Exchange Club, 306 Thayer
Bldg, Oakland, Calif.-Adv.
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RANCHES
GOOD STOCK RANCH

GOOD STOCK RANCH
10000 Acres Deeded-17 sections leased
plus permit on public domain. Well wa
tered: some very good reservoirs: wells
and springs. Fair improvements-build-
ings, fencing, etc: 125 acres in crop. Some
good hay land that can easily be developed
by flood irrigation. This tract is suitable
for both cattle and sheep. Good shelter for
stock. Would run ne arly 900 head of cattle.
Priced at S2G,500
WELL IMPROVED COW RANCH
6,471 Acres decided sections leased.
Same additional land can be leased and
purchased. Very good 5-room house, barns.
granaries. shed. garage. corrals and feed
yard. Plenty waters reservoirs, 2 springs,
! drilled well, l other. windmills: 100
tons or SO of hay-more can be cut. Light
snow in winter. Good summer and winter
range-hard to beatl
Price S3.15 Per Acre
SMALL COW RANGE
For zoo Head Of cattle. 2 sections decided
3 sections leased. Fenced. some improve
ments. some feed equipment worth 81 500.
one team Of horses goes with place for
quick salel. 100 acres in crop. 90 acres 9f
with engine and windmill. 2 reservoirs.
This Is a Bargain at 1850
AL HAWKINSON. Jordan, Montana.
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Somebody Else

Somebody Else
docs this r~ckage belong to your
The name is obliferafed."
Nc. that isn't my name. My name
& OBrien.
Tho girl Of today Is as good as
the one of 40 years ago-provided
she isn't the same girl.
Time Changed That
care you the man who was mar
ried in cage of lions?"
"I'm the man."
"Did it seem exciting?"
cit did then, but it wouldn't
now."
Rather Inviting
Fond Pop-What makes you
think the next door neighbor
doesn't like Tommy's beating on
his drum?
Suspicious Mom-Well, he gave
Tommy little pocketknife the
other day, and then he asked him
If he knew what was inside Of
his drum.
Man of His Word
He swore-f you refuse me, I
shall die.
She refused him.
Sixty years later he died,
Evening star., 1944-01-13
DRESS AND
Suiting Fabrics
s1.95 y.

. Checks . Twills
. Plaids . Herringbones
"A grand assortment Of new
Spring weaves and colors. 81
inches wide! Lovely fabrics for
suits, classic dresses or separates"
All properly labeled as to nbre con-
tent.
Kann's Street Floor.
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Sharp Rise Reported
In War Fraud Cases
In Last 90 Days

A sharp rise in Federal inveStiga-
ton OF war fraud cases has occurred
within the last 80 days, according
to Tom G.. Clark, Assistant Attorney
General in charge of the criminal
division of the Justice Department
Whereas normally an average of
1873 new investigations into war
i frauds have been started every
month, Mr. Clark told luncheon'|
meeting yesterday of the Federal
Bar Association, inquiries started
recently increased 181 per cent, and
completed Investigations increased
90 per cent.
Emphasizing that fraud had been
detected in only per cent of the i
billions of dollars spent by the Gov
ernment during the war, Mr.. Clark
declared that only small percent
age OF Americans have shown them
selves to be chiselers. He pointed
out that the Nation had experienced
what he called "paytrioteers" in ALL
of its wars.
One Sabotage Case Lost.
OF 1876 war fraud indictments
through last December, Mr.. Clark
said, only IL cases had been lost
In the 1876 cases which were dis
posed Of. He added that only one
sabotage case had been lost out of
16O cases returned by grand juries.
Mr.. Clark pointed out that in the
last war fraud prosecutions were
neglected and did not start until |
1922. In contrast, he said, fraud |
prosecution in this war has been
active since the Attorney General
set up a special unit in. 1912, so that
the routine is now "streamlined."
He complimented the FBI, Army
and Navy for cooperating by set
ting up special war fraud units also.
Mr.. Clark said he was impressed
particularly by the fact that neither
the Army nor Navy ever had re-
quested that the Government hold
of prosecution on a suspected fraud.
He said he had not found a similar
attitude when it came to prosecut-
ing antitrust cases.
Soldiers Protected.
BY prosecuting war frauds, Mr.. |
Clark continued, protection is af-
forded soldiers from losing their lives
because of inferior material and. the
tax payers dollar is protected. /
Among the varied types of fraud, he
said, are padding of items in ex-
pense accounts, filing of collusive
bids, conspiring with Government
officials, diverting materials, kick
back of salary practices and delivery
Of defective materials.
The meeting, held at Schneiders
Restaurant, 427 Eleventh street NV,
was presided over by Marguerite
Rawalt, president of the association.
Judge George D. Nelson, pro-
gram chairman, announced Senator
McCarran, Democrat, of Nevada,
chairman of the Senate Judiciary
and District Committees, will ad-
dress the meeting next week.
Evening star., 1944-01-13

action in the Mediterranean area"
according to an Associated Press
dispatch from Algiers.
He received his A. B. degree from
the Louisiana College, Pineville, in
1886 and then came here to study
law. He entered the service with
a reserve commission of second
lieutenant in May, 1941.
Maj. Allen was sent overseas a
year later and took part in the in
vasion of North Africa. His home
is in WINFIELD, La.
His parents live here at 2801
Pennsylvania avenue Sc. A brother,
Capt. Lyndon C. Allen, is now in
Northern Ireland with the field ar
tillery.
Evening star., 1944-01-13

received BRUSH
decorations by
order of King
George vi Tues
day, it W a S
learned yester-
day.
Maj. Allen, 81,
q 1910 graduate
of the school of
law at George
w a S h / n g t o n
University, W a S
awarded mem
bership in the
Order of the
British EmDire
for Uy,,oritorio,1c
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Sister and Brother
Handy for Sick Sailor
By the Associated Press.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.-Esther Waters
nursed Danny Smith, a sailor from
North Carolina, at Burnham City
Hospital year ago when he had
an appendectomy while training at
the University of Illinois.
Now she's received a letter from
Danny il Australia. He's sick again
and says Miss Waters brother Rob-
ert, Navy Medical Corps man, is
taking good care of him.
Evening star., 1944-01-13

Clearance! TOiletrieS
Is Three-pc Wood Dresser
Il GAda womens Utility Bag Sets
II Polished Wood Musical $7s5s s4ss
II scentan Pine bottles Were 81 50 - .sse
IS Quart Mason filled with
50 CoEmaa Friction Cream 14oz
Is Four-pc Glass Vanity powder bo v;s
II 18th Century Talcum .a5e
70 18th Century Bath Of Were .4sc
81 Mems UNITED Utility Were s15s --- sse
10 Boys Military Brush Soc
IS Castor arisT Were 81 go.
81 Anita OF Paris Wild Flowers Cologne
~ Anita Of Paris Lavender 1856
Starred items 1917 Federal tax
Kanns-Street Floor
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Timely Clearance Of
BLANKETS .

os Gibboney Blankets-75%
wool, $50 cotton. 72x84". Were
$l0.95 ---------------------$7.9S
. White Navy Blankets. 500
wool, 2o% cotton. 66xs4" size.
Seconds of $9.95 grade -$7.95
. 8 Springfield Blankets. Rayon
bound. 800 wool. 2o% rayon.
Size 72x9o". Were $10.95-- $S.95
IS Puma Seconds of Purrey
Blankets. 8S% rayon and 1870
wool. 72xoo" size. Were $5.s5,
s4.ss
Q 10 Beacon Blankets. Seconds.
$50 cotton, SO wool. 7ox80" size.
Were $2.49 $1.68
Q Comforts. Filled with 500
reprocessed wool and 500 cotton.
72x84" size. Were $299$1.S9
Q 1S White Cotton Blankets.
72x99" size. Were $1.39
. S Comforts. Filled with 500
reprocessed wool and 500 cotton.
72x84" size. Were $495--$3.99
ot8 Pepperell Blankets. Plain
colors. Rayon bound. 500 rayon,
121a% wool, 37lzeo cotton, 72x90".
Were $5.95------------------A -A.99
Q Orr Health Blankets. All
wool. 72xs4" size. Were 1885,
1885
Kann's+Street Floor.
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Mai. H. |. Allen Wins
British Decoration

Maj. Harwell L. Allen, son of
Representative Allen, Democrat of
Louisiana and Mrs. Allen, was listed
among American Army officers who
Evening star., 1944-01-13
3QE9{1z3l lz}

1z-Sl5.50 and Sl5.95 AdmiroI Byrd
Wool-ned Joekets
-Waterrepeent gabardine outside. 1907 heavy wool
lining and collar. Sizes IL to 40 in 61n 90
group ---- 1IU.00
9-Boys' Army Shade Mockinow
Double breasted coat with warm cotton flannel -
line linen looso Reputable wool Sizes 8, IL, So .88
166 "Hones" Athletic Shirts
-Irregulars of Hanes cotton athletic shirts Full 9E
cut. Well made. Sizes % to "a. - Z0C
65-$1.50 Wool Helmets
Army tan with visor and cotton flannel 00
lining Sizes, small, medium and large---------- ]1C
Boys Sl2.95 Leother-front Jockets
Leather front with 1000 back
Knit cuffs and bottom. Blue OF brown 10.
combination. Warm flannel lining Sizes d ~ q q
8 to ---- 1IV.00
u Students $2l.o5 Suits
Sizes 38 80 and 40 1000 wool, others d ~ ~
4o% Virgin wool and 500 reprocessed wool 9I 0.>S
Students S2.95 All-wool and Muaer SetsSl
22-S1.75 Khaki Tie, Belt and Pin Sets-------- 79c
$500 finish Jeep Hats---------------5 $50
10-S1295 to $15.95 Reversible Coats Mackinaws
Sizes and only
. 1-s3s9 Brown Twill Riding Breeches las is). Size
2-s1ss White Neckband Shirts soiled Sizes 10 and
1871 observation-disclosures -- 79c
Kann's-Prep and Boys store-second Floor
Evening star., 1944-01-13
Mems 27ET12323171GD

S9e Borroek-Run-A-Round Slippers
Warm slipons for servicemen cvians-l00% cotton
asls sss-'o. ray0n and s..s wool backing Wash 69c
lrreg. Mems Knitted Tee Shirts
ALI white cotton in this group Short sleeves. 30.
Mems $2.95 Washable Pieskin Gloves
sehy 1zs shessnt ssaf,sa but in coed condition
For Men in Serice-$f.5o FurIoush Bsss
-Furlough Bag in khaki that can be around 20
Mems Khaki Athletic Shirts
Khaki Athletic Shirts reduced at this low price q -
Mems Block 49e IrreguIor Hose
Black mercerized cotton with Dupont Nylon = q
body Broken sizes Z/&
Evening star., 1944-01-13
SAMPLE
FABRIC
GLOVES
69c

Sample gloves of rayon, cotton
and few wool broadcloth styles.
Black. brown and colors. Some
slightly imperfect. All sizes from
to 712.
Kann' 's-Street Floor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
Bereaved Entitled
to American Flag

New York, Dec. 16-INS-All the
families in the United States of
men of the armed services who
are killed in action are entitled TO
al American flag.
To get this flag. a member OF the
family of the deceased must apply
TO the United States government.
Upon approval of the request,
service flag will be issued which IS
six feet and twenty-five inches long
AM three feet and six inches wide.
1t is given as memorial for our
men who have died in battle.
The next of kin or the member Of
the family applying for the flag
must make the .uest to the near
est Veterans Administration Of
hce" or to any general post office.
The person applying must present
the following: the notification Of
death: the mans service number;
the date when he went into ser
vice; the unit he was assigned to;
and the address OF the next OF kin.
The flag thus issued by the Unit
ed States becomes a permanent me-
mortal to the family OF the man
killed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
Late Start
Overcome bv
Good Bouts

Friday nights wrestling show got
under way after a short delay due
to travelling conditions which maGe
the wrestiers late but the show that
followed made up for it. Gil La
Cross, one of the first to arrive,
was pitted with Rene La Belle and
took the second and third falls af
ter losing the first when La Belle
caught him with series OF drop
kicks and a cross-body pin. La
Cross won the second fall with
hammerlock and took the third
with a crab hold.
Tex Reilly and Buddy Knox pro-
vided plenty OF fireworks in their
but and Knox got mixed up with
the referee in breaking a hold and
lost a surprise fall to Tex. In the
second fall Knox was well on the
way to winning when Reilly caught
him with his famous alligator
clutch" to win the second and de-
Gliding fall.
The last bout between Steve
Nenoff and Jackie Nichols estab-
lished Nichols as top-notcher by
his winning both falls from Memoir.
The first fall was won by Nichols
when the referee disqualified
Nenoff and Jackie came back to
win the last fall with a flying tack
lie.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
Roll Out 81
to Is Tally

Lincoln Consolidated High School
rolled over Dundee cagers Friday
night. 2l to Is. This was the first
victory OF the season for the Rail-
splitters, who previously tied one
with Milan. but lost to their own
alumnae.
Lincoln led all the way. with
Dundee unable to get the ball into
dangerous territory. The first quar-
ter had lots OF action and ball
handling. but only three points were
scored. Lincoln led at the quarter
2.l. The railspuitters rolled up a
l1-9 lead at the quarter but a rally
by the Dundee FIVE held the Rail-
splitters to four tallies, while MAX
ing six themselves in the final
period.
Lincoln reserves took an easy
victory over Dundee's second sting
ers. winning 1871 The local quin.
tet used a very effective defense,
not allowing the visitors to get
within shooting range Of the bas.
ket.
Dysinger. a substitute Railsplit
ter, took individual honors with
three goals. and one free throw
for seven points.
Breining, second team. led the
scoring in that game with a total
OF seven points, two goals, and
three good free throws.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
Two Battle
Ten Rounds

New York, Dec. capt Those
two ex-soldiers, johnny Greco of
Montreal and Bobby Rufiin OF New
York, had a lot OF bruises and a
pocket full of dough today and
were the center of red hot debate
as 10 which is the better scrapper.
They battled to sizzling 10
round draw in Madison Square
Garden last night. although Ruttin
had to climb off the canvas twice
TO draw even with a late squirt.
The referee gave it to Ruffin, six
rounds to four, but the two judges
called it even for the official YER
dict.
Greco, discharged recently from
the Canadian Army. and Ruftin. ex.
doughboy, picked up about $4,000
e,ch from the gross 81 te of $50, isa
fourth largest for the Garden this
year-paid by 1857 fans.
In November when Greco and
RuiTin launched their international
feud, Greco had Rufiin on the mat
twice in the eighth round and took
the decision by a hair The return
match followed the same pattern
as the first. except that last night's
knockdowns came in the second
round.
Rufiin. a master boxer. hit Greco
several thousand times without
seeming effect. but every time
Greco hit back the balcony shook
Greco weighed 143&. Ruffin 1871.
Promoter Mike Jacobs is consid-
ering matching the boys for third
time early next year over the ~
round route.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
SIIpPORr Union

Grand Rapids, Mich.-Heads Of
city and county clio and ALL
groups threw their support behind
a striking union OF public school
maintenance workers Friday in an
effort to force the board OF educa-
ton into promising wage increases
after the first Of the year. After
school officials reported warm
classrocms in virtually all buildings
despite the four-day strike. Local
lS9 OF the Building Service En-
ployes (AFL) concentrated on an
attempt to halt coal deliveries to
all public schools in the city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
RailSplifferS Defeat Dundee Five
Ypsilanti Braves Bow to
Rouge i'll Hard Fought Duel

lanti held her lead until the final
period. The unexpected faltering
on the part of the local team. gave
the opposition time to pull ahead
on a score of 1881, Ypsilsnti
closed her ranks then but seemed
over-anxious. letting Rouge slip
in another goal while making a
free throw herself Sunder glanced
at the clock, less than 20 seconds
go. The freeze was on, and the
S. nerior height OF the visitors al
lowed them to hold the ball, maxi
ing good their lead.
Bass, Brave center. paved the
home team with seven points.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Fight Way to Tie Score

Roosevelt fought TO a 34.34 tie
Friday night at Saline. The Rough
Riders took an early lead but sur.
rendered it to Saline at the close
OF the first quarter. Coming from
behind, the Riders lead at the half
2ls20. The third quarter was Sa.
lines, however, and Roosevelt was
forced TO come from behind a score
OF 1927 to the game in the last
minute. Taylor and Appl carried
the late rally for the Riders. Appl
sinking two goals, Taylor getting
one free throw. and a basket to
bring the team out OF the hole.
Appl spanked the local quintet.
with score OF IL. all goals, while
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-12-16

The Ypsilanti Braves bowed 10
River Rouge Friday night after a
hard fought duel on the basketball
court here. River Rouge Painters
finally got the range OF the basket
to win 1882.
The Braves outplayed the invad-
ers throughout the game. but lost
their eye late in the last quarter.
allowing the Panthers to oyertake
them
The local five took the lead in the
first Of the opening quarter, with
Olsen sinking a long one for two
points Despite the stubborn fight
ing by Rouge, paced by the captain.
Sunder, who hit the Braves has.
ket for total OF II points. Npsi-