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Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
0PA Cuts Value
Of Meat Stamps

WASHINGTON, Feb. 30. CUP) -
The office of price administration
promising eight per cent more
meat for American tables in March,
Tuesday announced sharp reduc-
tions in point values for all pork
and reduction for many beef cuts
beginning Sunday.
Point values for butter, cheese,
and other dairy products as We'll
as veal, lamb and mutton, how
ever, will remain at the February
levels OPA administrator Chester
Bowles said. He explained that an
ticipated record production of pork
and five per cent increase in
beef during March made possible
the lowered point values for March.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
Bombs Awaited
On Black Mart

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20. CUP)
Sensational Developments" at
the federal grand jury meeting
here Wednesday were expected in
the black market counterfeit gaso-
line coupon probe as the office of
price administration continued it's
investigation into the alleged
coast wide conspiracy
While OPA officers questioned
motorists and gasoline station op-
orators, United States assistant
district attorney Valentine Ham
mack said he expected to file a
large number of criminal informa-
tions within a few days against
the suspected members of the black
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29

public interest" for him to discuss
matters having to do with his
confidential relationship" to the
president.
II the subcommittee decides on
contempt action, it will send its
request to the full senate. If the
senate approves, it will call on the
attorney general to institute action
in the federal courts.
Smith and Senator George T
Aiken, (Ro. Vermont, said the is
sue was basic whether the executive
department can circumvent con-
gression5l Investigations.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
Billions Asked
For Road Work

WASHINGTON, Feb. %. (UP) -
President S. C. Hadden of the
American association of state high
way officials Tuesday urged con-
gress to approve a record appro-
priation of $3000,000,00O for post
war highway construction.
Hadden told the house roads
committee that $l,000,000,000 a
year for three years is considered
a minimum by the association, and
that a program calling for $780,
100000 would be more in line to
meet economic needs if the ma
tional income is maintained at
$l0O,O00,0O0 annually.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
Argentina Spy
Ring Exposed

BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 20. (UP>
:. Police announced Tuesday that
y seized documents of the German
Transocean news agency proved 1t
was connected with spy rings in
countries bordering Argentina.
A police announcement said that
investigation of axis espionage was
continuing, and had resulted in
the recent arrest of one Spaniard
and two Argentines.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29

ring.
Meanwhile in a court action un-
related to the counterfeit coupon
investigation, 0. K. McClain, Al,
gasoline station operator of Oak
land pleaded not guilty in federal
court here yesterday to charges O:
illegal possession of 65 CO cou-
pons, and sale of 40 coupons
McClain was released on $500
bail and his trial set for March %.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
TEMRLOR RECORDED

PASADENA, Calf, Feb. 20. CUP
The California Institute of Tech
nology seismographical laboratory
today announced it had recorded a
large earthquake last night in the
vicinity of southern Peru and one
of indeterminate intensity Tuesday
in the neighborhood of the Indian
ocean.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
Army Ends Control Over
Los Angeles Utilities

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20.
(UP) = Secretary of War
Henry l.. Stimson Tuesday
ordered the army to relinquish
control of the Los Angeles depart
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
Death Summons
Pioneer of
Imperial Valley

Mrs. Malisa Anne Taggart, II,
wife of j. V. Taggart, known as
Mother Taggart, died in a Holt
vile hospital Monday.
Her health had been failing for
year and half. She was taken
to a hospital a week ago. She was
believed to be gaining somewhat
but suddenly became worse and
died early Monday.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the First Christian church of
Holtville at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday
with the Rev. Lloyd N. Means, pas
tor of the church, officiating
Burial will be in Artesia cemetery
beside her daughter, Mrs. Charlotte
M. Tyner.
Pallbearers will be Walter Rey-
nolds, James R. Mackie, Gene Lott.
John Kavanaugh, Carl Morford,
and Hugh Conroy. S. c. Black
man son-in-laW, will be honorary
pallbearer. Funeral arrangements
are in charge Of the Fields NOR
tuary.
NATIVE OF TEXAS
Mrs. Taggart came from pioneer
stock. She was born in Lampasas,
Texas, November II, 1866, and at
the age of six years went with her
family to San Angelo, Texas. She
met Mr. Taggart in 1881. They
were married the following year.
Two of their children, Charles ".
Taggart and Charlotte M, Taggart,
were born in San Angelo. The
family moved to Big Springs,
Texas, where j. V. Taggart, Jr.,
was born. In 1890 they moved to
Ell Paso where their daughter,
Bertha Irene, was born. In 1898
Continued en- page 6, col. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29

ment of water and power which
military officials took over last
Wednesday to end ten-day strike
of employees.
Order for termination of the
army's operation of the huge mu-
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
jap Force Routed
In Burma Battle
Gen. Moun+e ba+ten Announces Total
Victory in Clash in Jungle Tilt;
Original Army of 5000 Wiped Out

NEW DELHI, Feb. 20. (UP)-Shattered remnants Of
Japanese field army fled in disorder from the Arkan
front in western Burma Tuesday, leaving almost
ter of their force dead in the unges behind them and
Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten declared in order
the day that complete victory" has been won.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-29
County, Prepares
To Seize Lands
Held by Aliens

Approximately $4,000 of Imperial county lano
valued $2 100000 will be involved in the IA civil suits
against aliens holding land by having themselves appoint
ed legal gardans of their minor children.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-03
Iron Lung
Tip Wins
SD Prize

The FIRST. prize Of 50 In This
weeks Detroit Times -neWsup
contest goe< 10 The woman whose
sense for the dramatic led hor 10
call the Times with The mp which
led TO slorl of how a devoted
wife applied artificial respiration
10 her husband for months keep
ing him alive cycn after the doc
tors had given hum mp. y
other persons knew OK this I'M
usual and tender situation but
only one recognized ms news
value She dialcd the ncWstip edi-
tor AT CT. $500 and Is being re-
Wardcd for "a ieW minutes work.
Tho informant who called about
the l5-ycar-old youth who raised
a muSiache So he could deceive
authorities and De acccplnd for
tho naNN WINS Ihe Mgek Sin
aware.
The third TrIZC 81. goes - thC
woman VINO caitpd about The acci-
dent ear lnkSier and SoNcn-Mllc
roads in which one person was
KJtfcd
The Times ncVsiip desk &, open
- hours dalN Dial Gil $500
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-03
FEATU RES or Plan

Principal features of the coal
t4etf ft444ff5
The loderal ballot would be-
authorized only 10 Dec. 3D.
TTfJ-
. The federal ballot would not
be allowed for the resident of
any state which prior 10 June !
provided an absentee voter law
WllNlng registration and setting
up machinery to have ready -
days before Nov. Z ballots en-
vci0pcS and voting INSTRUCTIONS
Weighing moi more -1han-l.--2
ounces
. Voters would have 10 write
IN the name of their choice fer
president, senator and con
gresham and would be forbid
den 10 write I'M only HE name
of the party they favored
. 10 absentee voter would re-
ceiVe either the federal or state
ballot. however, without apply
ing Tor " through a postcard 10
bc supplied by the soldiers and
sailors war ballot commission.
A specification that only INC
individual states shall deter
NINE voter qualifications and
ballot validity
. State ballots would have
equal priority with federal bal
lots m transmission 10 and from
the war fronts.
The section on voting by state
ballots was almost Identical to- the
administration opposed measure
pending in the House.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-03
Senators Seek
Compromise on
Soldier Ballot

WASHINGTON Feb. 3 Ad-
mi0Srat.on foes n inc Senale
today trel, their strength behind
ancV soldier NoiepIan permitting
p Hrrral haI,0t only Whcre states
lul fo enact adequate absentee
voting laws.
Tho prouos7l j1 the form Of an
amendment io The Senale.S adj
mi0.straUo0 backed Luca>-Grcen
federal ballot bun. was injected
into The soldier vote dispute as
tbc House and senate continued
debate under limitations which
may hung q DECISION tomlhroW on
the federal as. state ballot fight
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-03
BEAT AMENDMENTS

a coalition of forces I'm The
Senate Yesterday knncked out hA
au oycrWhcImnC majority three
states rights amendments
ICES gued 10 assure that local
poll TAX and registration laws
would apply in counting soldiers
L4Llnts-- The amendments Mcre de-
fcs'ed respectively 10y IS 10 81
,ln1e.- voice vote and 90 10 l6
vote.
Republicans presented am al
most solid anI-poll tax front
against tho amendments
4 coalition OF >lN Republicans
and nine Southern Democrats
sponsored the peAp Senate plan
Which would place thc emphasis
ON state ballots
senator Lucas ID OF Illinois.
Loading Tho administration fgnl
Tor The GrCcn-LucaS federal ball
lot, which provides a vote only
for president, vice president and
members OF Congress. sand the
coalition amendment was not ac-
ccplable
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-03

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The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
YANKS NEED
MORE SUPPLIES
IN EUROPE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22,-tAp)-
More plentiful and faster flow
ing supplies from the home front
to the American fighting forces
in Europe might have prevented
the powerful German counter
offensive said Representative
Brooks, of the House Military
Affairs Committee.
eff he supplies were kept up
our troops might have reached
Berlin at the first crucial break
thru into Germany He added.
"The lack of munitions Brooks
concluded, s'allowed Germany
respite in which to build up the
current counterblow.''
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
ENEMY DRIVE
INPEDED

PARIS, France, Dec. 22,-(AP)-
The main force of the German
thrust deep into Belgium has be-
dome stalled, and allied forces
swing into action.
While the allied situation is
somewhat improved it is still
confused, however, and the init
iative is still in the hands Of
Field Marshal Won Rundstedt.
Groups of from 20 to 80 Ger
man tanks made slashing penet-
rations here and there along the
lines, and roved behind the al
lied lines.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
PAT BLISS is
FORCED DOWN
ON HOG RIVER

Pilot Pat Bliss, flying for the
Arctic Circle Exploration Comp
any cracked up on the Hog River
during the recent spell of below
zero weather.
Bliss was accompanied by his
wife, and the couple had to spend
two days and nights in the AS
degree weather.
The plane was forced down on
account of a frozen gas line, and
is said to be a total loss.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NIGHT BOMBING
in DAYTIME

LONDON, Dec 22,-(AP)-RAF
heavy bombers struck Germany
last night in a twin blow against
freightyards at Cologne and
Bonn on the Rhine, it was re-
ported today.
British Lancasters made a day
light attack on the German
town of Trier. M
. The weather continues to be
very bad, and bombers are for
ced to use night bombing instru-
ments to reach the targes thru
the fog.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
CHRISTMAS EVE
WORSHIP SERVICE

"A Christmas Eve program is
planned for the Eskimo church
TO be presented as follows:
a. A string quartet will play fam,
liar Christmas Carols.
t...B. Baptisrnal service for in
fants.
&C. Goods Gift A Cantata to
be presented by the choir and
a reader. with illuminated pic
lures of the first Christmas.
ID. Exchange of gifts for ev-
eryone, all are invited.
e. A coroling group will sing
at the homes of those who wish.
Place a lighted candle in the win
dow
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NEW AIRDROME.
ON MINDORO
NOW in USE

GEN MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTERS, Philippine Islands.
Dec. %, -(AP)-Deadly Amer
against the Japanese fHom the
newly built airdrome on Mindoro
Island, about $50 miles from
Manila, today's comnunique re-
ported.
The pincers movement on Or
moc-trapped Japanese forces, on
Leyte island, has nearly closed
as the Japs are fighting desper-
ately 10 keep the escape gap
open to their only remaining
port at Palompon.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
SIS BERINC IS
SUNK ON REEF


WASHINGTON, Dec. 22,-(AP)-
The Alaska Steamship Company
received payment of 100000 for
the SIS BERING, an old wooden
cargo ship, formerly known as the
S. S. ARTHUR J. BALDWIN.
The vessel was purchased sew
eral years ago from the Arctic
Transport Company.
The payment was accepted in
full settlement of all claims ag-
ainst tn War Shipping Admins
tration.
The vessel was destroyed on
a reef in Southeastern Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
RED ARMY
ADVANCES
in SLOVAKIA

MOSCOW, Dec. %. --(AP)-Red
Army shock troops today we'd
ged deeper into southern SLOW
aka, while new operations by
Russian Army groups threatened
off beleaguered Budapest from
the west.
Red forces of, Malinovsky's
army have seized 80 more local.
tiles.
The Germans have admitted
alarm over the resumption of
Soviet pressure on the west side
of the Danube.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
AT FEDERATED CHURCH

The Christmas Eve tradition of
a candle-light service will be OBJ
served Sunday evening at 7:45, in
the Federated Church. Special
music will consist of violin sell
ections by Mrs. Joyce Strausel,
a choir from the armed forces,
the Federated Church choir, and
the junior choir.
The Mother, and Babe in the
manger, will be portrayed by a
living mother and child.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
GERMAN NEWS
RADIO FLASH

LONDON, Dec. %, -(AP)-A Ger
man military spokesman said to-
night that s'fierce' fighting of
General Patton's Third Army,
has succeeded in slowing DOWN.
the Nazi offensive. -.
The DNB news broadcast,
dramatically interrupted its news
transmission, for an operational
message from the Eastern Front
to flash this report of opposition
to Won Rundstedt's advance.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
1EFTISTS MASS
ON RIDGE

ALIENS, Greece, Dec. 22,-tAP)
The Elias amry, about 10000
strnog, are reported to be moving
into the territory now held by
General Edes guerillas.
The general informed the Brit
ish authorities that the Leftists
were massing forces on the high
Dhriskos ridge, overlooking the
town of Yanina, which is his
headquarters.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NAILS GAMBLE ALL

PARIS, Dec. %, -(AP)-"The
Germans are making their last
and biggest gamble of the war;
said General Dwight D. Eisen-
hover, in his orders of the day.
He called upon his armies to
destroy the enemy who IS rushing
out from his final defenses.
The Supreme Allied Command
err said that the enemy may yet
give us the chance to turn his
great gamble into his worst de-
feat.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NAGOYA ROOF
BURNED OFF
BY BOMBERM

21st BOMBER COMMAND, ON
SAIPAN, Dec. %, -(AP)-A siz-
cable force of 'Superforts' yes
terday bombed Nagoya, Japan
for the third time in 10 days.
This big manufacturing center
was kept ablaze for hours, as
different formations kept coming
over the city.
The reports claim that the
fires burned off $4,000 miles of
roofing.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NoT1cEl

Polet's Store will be open
Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day evenings from 700 to $500
p. M. for Christmas shoppers.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
GHANDI ILL BUT
IMPROVING

LONDON, Dec. %, lap
Mohandus K. Ghandi has been
suffering from severe attack
Of influenza. However, today
he is reported to be improving,
but is still in acriticalcondtion.
The reports came from the In
dia radio.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NOTICE

Owners of dogs are requested
TO keep their dogs tied up.
loose dogs shall be picked up
and disposed of. after 48 hours
irnpounding. If not called for.
and fine paid.
City Of Nome.
BY Carrie McLain. City Clerk.
The Nome nugget., 1944-12-22
NOTICE

Car owners are requested not
TO park their cars on the streets
or in front Of buildings while the
streets are in the process Of snow
removal. $685.. ..... ...... $685.. .... see.
City of Nome. ...... ...... ...... $3.50. :.
BY Carrie McLain. City Clerk.
Evening star., 1944-11-04

" .
spiritual-"I want to be Christian
In my heart That haunting line,
which expresses the deepest desire
of all of us, holds the key to the
race problem, and to every one OF
the other problems which so grave
ly beset our day. If In the heart
there Is the master motive of Chris
tianity, there is no room for race
or class bitterness.
once heard Negro leader, after
trip to Africa, cry intensely
Thank God for slavery. which de-
livered our people from the indie
scribable lot of native Africans, and
gave them the Christian religion. u
That was an extreme statement; for
slavery was sin against human
personality. Thomas Fuller quaint
ly described the Negro as God S
image cut In ebony"
The Negro race has a genius for
religion. and the whole world ac-
knowledges its debt to the inspiring
spirituals. Much travel amongst
many races has taught me the pro-
found truth that the colored peoples
Of Asia and Africa have as keen a
sense Of right and of liberty as a
group Of occidental college profess
sors. Slowly, steadily, irresistably
they are pressing on to realization
of these basic human rights: with
the present World War as the critical
turning point. There is need for al
of us to pray, II want to be 4 Chris
ton in my heart"
The Sunday school lesson for
November Is, The Christian
and the Race PrOblem"-Acts
1o:S-16,34,35; l7:22-31.
Evening star., 1944-11-04
Roosevelt War Policy
Praised by Winant
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Nov. 4.-Asserting that
the war lin the European area
has been ably accomplished with
complete disregard of partisan
policies or advantage" John G..
Winant, Ambassador to Great
Britain, last night called for the re-
election Of President Roosevelt.
In a Nationwide radio address,
Mr.. Winant declared, mo one living
can do so much to insure lasting
peace as Franklin Roosevelt if he
continues as President of the United
States"
Mr.. Winant, three times Repub-
lican Governor OF New Hampshire,
in speech sponsored by the Massa-
chusetts Independent Voters Com
mittee for Roosevelt and Truman,
stated:
1T is impossible for me to believe
the charge that there has been in
efficiency at home. The ex-
traordinary skill in coordination
and command, which eliminated In
the Channel crossing and the sue
cessful invasion of France, surpassed
military feats of all times"
Referring to charges by Repub-
lican speakers that the President
had not prepared the country for
war, the Ambassador declared:
''*>' Looking back, am struck
with his courage and vision.
Il remember how he took his po-
htical life in his hands when he sent
a million rifles to England when
France fell And how when Great
Britain was in imminent danger of
invasion and had to have more de-
stroyers, he worked out an arrange
ment for the exchange Of destroyers
for bases.
Shortly afterward, he supported
lease-lend aid to those whose de-
tense was vital to our deefnse.
1T gave arms to our Allies and
RoyAd lives for nc
Evening star., 1944-11-04
On the Other Hand
College Students Appear Confused
By Present Political Arguments

tention from the real threat OF
Fascism overseas to the bogus threat
Of Communism at home, and you've
got campaign.
That's the spectacle the present
campaign must have presented to
the college students who were
polled. II SO, you can understand
why two-thirds Of them are In no
hurry to become voters.
Evening star., 1944-11-04

in every nation
he that feareth
Him, and work.
eth righteous
ness, is accepta-
BILE to HI m -
There Is no col
or line in the
K l n 6 d o m of
Heaven.
All the while
I have b ee n
working on this
lesson there has
be en- running
t h r o u 8 h my
mind the refrain
~ q familiAr
Evening star., 1944-11-04
EvongeIistic Services
At Church of Christ

The Fourteenth Street Church OF
Christ will begin a revival Sunday,
under the direction Of Evangelist
Homer HALEY Of Abilene, Tex. Andy
T. Richie, jr.. associate minister of
the church, will be the song director.
For 10 years Evangelist HALEY was
minister for the Highland Avenue
Church in Abilene.
Services will be conducted at 1890
am. and pm. The public is in
yited.
Evening star., 1944-11-04
Albright Memorial
To Have Guest Speakers

Albright Memorial Evangelical
Church will have three guest speak
ers on Sunday.
At the Mems Bible Glass at 9:45
o'clock Ralph Stoddard will discuss
the question of Federal Union"
The Rev. Herbert Eberhart, super
intendent of the Central Union Mis-
sion, will be the guest speaker at II
am. and at 7:45 pm. the Rev. Philip
Weidenhaus. director Of the depart
ment of research and planning OF
the Washington Federation of
Churches, will speak.
Evening star., 1944-11-04
Christian LIVING

The special speakers at the
Rhode Island Avenue School for
Christian Living at z pm. tomorrow
will include Mrs. j. Warren Hastings,
Love, Courtship and Marriage;
Mrs. E. M. Reese, THE Home and
Christian Living; Chaplain George
l.. Cutton of the convalescent sec
ton OF Walter Reed Hospital, After
the War. WHAT" and DR.. C. C. Hung
Of the Washington Chinese Church,
Religions of China"
A social at s pm. will precede
these classes. AT 8 pm. the Rev.
Charles C. Richardson will be the
guest speaker, using as his topic,
Gods Answer to This Evil Day"