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Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
EXPERT CITES VALLEY
CROPS FOR ALCOHOL

In recommendations accompany
ing a survey of the power alcohol
possibilities in Imperial Valley, q.
M. Hebbard, chemical engineer, said
the project in the valley is IA
vorcd particularly as compared to
other agricultural enterprises un-
dertaken for like reasons
In a letter to the power alcohol
committee, Hebbard said:
You have more than adequate
water, power and acreage and d
very favorable transportation situ-
alton. The statistics of crop yields
per acre as determined for the val
ley are we'll above national aver
ages
Your indicated costs of produc-
ton, allowing proper credits for by
products. are materially less than
any operation of the same type with
which I am acquainted. Although
l cannot state that your probable
net costs of alcohol production will
be as low a5 the cost from alternate
sources, I believe that you may
compete favcrably with both mOlaS
ses and synthetic alcohol in your
area
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
Pilot Runs Amok
In Plane, With
Final Death Dive

VANCOUVER, British Columbia,
Dec. 7. CUP)--An air force pilot
crashed and killed himself late
wednesday after running annex in a
Mitchell bomber and spreading a
terror through the skies. and on the
ground for four and half hours.
The western air command said
the airman. whose name was not
disclosed, evaded. through seem
ingly impossible maneuvers,' the at
tempt of other planes to force him
down, but finally crashed on Til
bury island.
The command said the pilot, un-
der training at Boundary Bay, ran
amok at a. m, while the city was
still shrouded in darkness. For four
and a half hours he beat up" aero
dromes and civilian areas in the
vicinity of Vancouver, seriously
jeopardizing the lives of persons on
the ground, both civilian and serv-
ice.
Time after time he put the air.
craft into what appeared to be im-
possible maneuyers, below hangar
height, missing by inches people
buildings and parked aircraft.
Finally, air force officials de-
cided to attempt to drive him on tc
an aerodrome by the use of fighter
planes. The pilots were given strict
instructions not to fire, but to at
tempt to maneuver him down.
The crazed pilo ignored the ef-
forts of the fighters and continued
zcoming through the skies.
Finally, at height of about 1000
feet. he appeared to half roll ano
dove straight into the ground on the
island. He was instantly killed anc
the aircraft was wrecked COM
pletely.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
THREE YEARS SAILING,
THEN THE WHITEWASH

No more shameful document ever has
been issued by government officials than
the report of Secretary of the Navy For
restal and Secretary Stimson of the war
department in the Kimmel and Short
case. These two high officials, holding
at the present moment the most import
ant posts in the Presidents cabinet, may
be satisfied to apply the ''white-wash"
but the American people will not condone
such action.
The very essence of the officials re-
port convicts them and the administra-
ton of attempting to write off this most
disgraceful incident in our history. They
agreed that "blunders had been commit
ted in Washington and Pearl Harbor"
and that neither of the accused men
should be brought to trial.
Who blundered at Washington? Was
it the navy or war secretary or both?
Was it Secretary Hull? Was it the COM
mander-in-chief?
Since Mr. Forrestal and Mr.. StimSon
went counterwise to the report of an in
vestigation committee, named by the
President. and headed by Supreme Court
Justice Roberts. which laid the Pearl
Harbor tragedy at the doors of kimmel
and Short. and admitted blunders at
Washington. the people are entitled to
know who blundered at home. when and
why.
And most certainly Kimmel and Short
are entitled to full information on who
blundered at the capital. They have
borne the brunt of what appears more
and more a plot to protect someone high
up at Washington. If they are guilty it
should be shown clearly through prop
er trial or court-martial. If they are not
guilty, it doesn't size up with American
Justice that they should suffer all the
dishonor while others are protected. All
the guilty should be exposed. All the
innocent cleared.
This much stands as unrefuted. NeIth-
er Kimmel nor Short had anything to do
with or say about the policy in the Pacl-
fic. That policy was determined at
washington. They were under direct or
ders of the commander-in-chlef. They
could not have been derelict of their
duties prior to Pearl Harbor because
they were only following orders Surely
Kimmel had nothing to do with the or
ders that bottled the entire fleet in the
harbor-a perfect target for Jap planes
That was part of the pre-attack policy.
The public has borne with patience the
delays in calling trial because of the
possibility of any hearing being an aid
Ito the enemy and of the inconvenience
of calling witnesses from the Pacific war
theater These contingencies no longer
prevail nor have they prevailed for
months.
Premeditated or not, a monstrous
smear act has been committed. Decency
and Justice call for full and fair trials
of these two officers and Of those who
blundered at Washington
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

SACRAMENTO. Dec T. CUP)--
State finance officials look for
relaxation of gasoline use restric-
tions in California resulting in from
5 to 70 per cent more gas being
available to civilians in the two
year period beginning July l than
during the present two-year period,
they disclosed Wednesday.
In reviewing a division of high
ways budget for the coming two
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
GHOST CITY HONORED

VIRGINIA CITY. New, Dec. u
tUP)-Historic Virginia City, whose
gold and silver mines have been a
bulwark to the nation in past years.
will be hcnored by having one OF
the new Victory ships bear its name.
The u. S. maritime commission says
the vessel will be launched at the
end of this month at Richmond,
California. Miss Mildred Pope OF
Virginia City will christen the ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
CURRENT QUOTATIONS

Assuming the global war lasts three
more wears, it Is extremely unlikely that
the American government will start issu-
ing passports for foreign pleasure travel
until at least two years after the last
shot has been fired.-A. l.. Simmons,
president Simmons Tours.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
STUDENTS PLAN DANCE

Central Union High School stu
dents are locking forward to the
night of December l6, when the
Varsity &C" formal dance will take
place in the school gymnasium. The
dancing will begin at $3.50, with mu-
sic by the school orchestra.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
CERTJFIES DISPUTE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7. 6UP)-Sec-
retary of Labor Frances Perkins
certified to the War Labor Board
Wednesday dispute between
Lockheed Aircraft Corp, Burbank,
California, and $4,000 employees rep
resented by the international AS
SOCiation of MachinistS fAFL.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
Editorials and Comment

EDITORS NOTE: The foiiouing edit
0rials are presented as interesting oPin-
ions Uoiced by editors elsewhere. Ihey
do not necessarily reflect the opinion or
this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

The rather general impression that
Tokyo is a tinder box city which could
be destroyed by incendiary bombs is one
of the most inaccurate Of popular fallac-
les. the Army reports Metropolitan
Tokyo has been prepared for years
for earthquakes and fires.-OWl report.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

Some Of these boys are hurt SO badly
] don't know how they ever will get well,
but they are always thinking Of some
thing funny to say.-Lt. Julia Bland
ford, 9th Army nurse in Germany
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07
SENIOR PLAY SLATED

"Best Foot Forward" is the title
of the senior play to be presented
by students at Central Union High
School auditorium at 2:15 the alter
noon of December ID.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

Sixty thousand OF the 100000 Aus
tralians who enlisted in Wcrld War
| were killed.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

The London metropolitan area
had 1l3,361 registered aliens in 1929.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-12-07

The first big problem that fathers
and mothers have to meet is with
their high school boys. Society. too
must met and deal with these uu-
lick'd cubs of condition all oveI
again as every generation rolls
round. This is what we call tht
probf M Of juvenile delinquency. W.
hear enough about il now.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
join her husband, Mr.. Clifton Ler-

join her husband, Mr.. Clifton Ler-
ner.
Mrs. Walter Souter enjoyed a
visit from her son, Jimmie Souter,
who was home on furlough from
Camp Green, Okla, recently.
The Rust College Singers pre-
sented most enjoyable program
here last Friday night, which was
enjoyed by a large crowd.
The many friends of Mr.. Nelts
Childs are sorry to hear of his
illness and wish for him a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Willie Mae Cameron and at
tractive little daughter, Margaret
Ann, spent last weekend in Ecru
visiting Mrs. Cameron's sister-in-
law, Mrs. Margie ONeal.
Rev. S. F. Givans, pastor of Pom
totoc Church, preached in Oxford
Sunday.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
PORO CLUG NEWS

A card of thanks was received
from the soldiers of the General
Foster Hospital for presents sent to
them by the Poro Club members
during the Christmas season.
The Poro Club will meet Monday
night, Feb. IA, at the home of Mrs.
Hattie Jones.
A delicious turkey dinner was en-
joyed by the members of the Poro
Club.
Out of town guests for January:
Mrs. Margaret Hill, 1885 Cottage
Grove, Chicago; Mrs. Flora Lenor
of Jackson, who is attending the
Poro Beauty School of New Or
leans; Mrs. Rosie Lee Wolfe, Bal
timore, Md; Mrs. Addie Gadson,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. c. Langston attended Poro
School Graduation Exercises Sun
day and Monday, Jan. 30-31, visiting
other schools there.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
CHOIRS GIVE ENJOYABLE
PROGRAM

On the afternoon of the fifth
Sunday in January at three o'clock
the Senior Choir of st. Peters
Baptist Church on South and Mar
tin Streets presented five choirs in
program of gospel singing.
The church was filled to its ca
,pacity, with hardly standing room.
AS the choirs litter their voices
and sang praises to God, each per-
son present was made to rejoice
to the very depths of their souls.
The following choirs were present
and reported as follows: st. James,
$410; Whites Chapel, $500; Pearhe
Groves Gospel Choir, $500; New
Strangers Home, $500; College Hill
Mission Chorus No. 3, $1,000. To-
tai sum raised was $32.13. A first
and second prize was given the
choirs raising the highest amount
above $780,
We deeply appreciate the pres
ence and cooperation of these
choirs, for without their effort the
, program could not have been a
success. Mrs. Stella Joiner-Lucas,
President; Mrs. Eunice Course, Sec;
Miss Ethel w. Woods, Pianist and
Reporter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
JOHNSON-BUCKLEY
MARRIAGE TOLD

Of interest to their friends and
acquaintance will be the an
nouncement of the marriage of
Mrs. Myrtle Buckley and Jackson
Johnson which took place, Monday,
January IT, Mrs. Johnson is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Comic and Mr.. Johnson is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Johnson of
Raymond. Mrs. Johnson is one of
the efficient BARRIERS at the Super
Tor Barber Shop. Mr.. Johnson is
employed at Asher Brothers Com
pany.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
NsIsl.5slsy z sIsgIsIaLsI,sY
TEA AT USO LOUNGE
DRAWS LARGE CROWD

On Sunday evening, January 80
from 900 to 700 o'clock, the USO-
7. A. Volunteers were hostesses at
a Tea given in the Lounge at the
Illinois Central Station.
Using the patriotic colors in dec
Grafton the ladies made the lounge
a place of beauty and a very fit
ting background for the type OF
program that had been planned.
Guests artists were the Jackson
Harmonaires, a group of blind sing
ers under the direction of Mrs. Es-
ther Roebuck, and Mrs. Unetta
Hardman Thomas who recited beau
tifully. Miss Dorothy Ellis, Direc-
tor, USO Travellers Aid, was guest
speaker, explaining the program OF
the Lounge and stressing the great
need for more volunteers.
Among the volunteers and guests
present were: Mesdames E. Will
liams, B. James, M. Washington, B.
August, E. Roebuck, L. Davis, A
Wells, L. Patton, T. Colemon, c.
Davis, R. Owens, M F. Taylor, H
Smith, Unetta H. Thomas, M. c.
Collins, R. P. Tillis, L. Smith, L.
P. Stevens, B. Henderson, o. NJ
Adams, D. Wilson, NJ. Starr, L. No
nan, ~ Green, M. Banks, L. Rob
inson, r. Lovett.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
Intentions To Wed

Mr.. Eddie Allen Bowman, 2949
Bishop ST., Miss Johnnie Mae Lucy.
Mr.. Guy Dobson, 1884 High, Miss
Margie Harper, 1449 High.
Mr.. James Coleman, Russville,
Ala, Miss Delphine Carter, 1899
Wicks.
Mr.. Charlie B. Robinson, Miss An
ME M Harper, 2411 Lynch.
Mr.. Charles Reed Smith, Hay
mond, Miss Willie M Jackson, $40
Canal.
Mr.. C. w. Tobias, 1853 Subway,
Miss Matte Jones, 313 Lemley.
Mr.. John Mccoy, Jr,, 933 Master,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Cpl. Charles Martin of the city,
was home on a 10-days furlough
from Foster Field, Victoria, visit
ing friends and relatives. On Fri
day he was entertained by his
friends in the home of Mrs. Massie
Hawkins where a delicious Tur-
key dinner was served and cards
and other games enjoyed. He left
Saturday for Foster Fields, where
he is in station in the Air Corps
His many friends were happy to
welcome him home and will miss
him very much.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
GIVES BUFFET SUPPER
FOR NEPHEW

On Tuesday evening, the home
of Mrs. Laura Collins, So. Roach
Street, was the scene of a very en-
joyable Buffet Supper given in
honor of her nephew and niece,
Cpl. and Mrs. Curtis Lux who have
been spending Cpl Lux's furlough
here in the city as guests of Mrs.
Collins and other relatives. AL
ways a charming hostess, Mrs. Col
Inns left nothing undone to make
this affair one that would long be
remembered by all present. Thru
out the evening the guests en-
Joyed Pokeno and other games.
Climaxing the affair, they were
ushered into the dining room where
they served themselves from ia
BILE packed with the most delicious
food and drinks. Sharing the
pleasure of this evening with Cpl.
and Mrs. Lux were: Monroe AL
len, S. &c of Camp Robert Small,
Great Lakes, Ill, and Mrs. Allen;
George Bracey, S. T. M. lie and
Mrs. Bracey; Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie
Williams, Mesdames Charlie B.
Newsom, Florence Robinson, S. M.
Harvey, Ann Lenoard, Misses Essie
Terry, Eddie M. Butler, Mildred
Mathews, Messrs. Jeff Marsh, John
ny Willis, Silas Buchanan, Wallace
Spann, Earl Thornton, Joe Gray
son, Rosa Terry and Charlie Brown.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
CONCERT ARTIST AT
PARISH ST. CHURCH

Emanuel Mansfield, tenor and
concert artist, Morehouse and At
lanta University graduate and
foremost artist Of the Negro race,
will appear in varied and uni
versal program that will please the
most severe critic at Parish Street
Baptist Church, February 7, 1914,
at 800 p. m. The public is cor
daily invited to attend. Patrons
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mrs. M. L. Martin of Pleasant
Avenue, is in Forest and Hillsboro,
Miss, where she is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Malcolm Smith, other rel
atives and friends who are making
her visit most pleasant one. Mrs.
Martin was reared in this section.
being a member of one of Scott
county's best known and respected
families. She is a popular seam
stress and has Travelled consider
ably.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Miss Elizabeth Washington.
Mr.. Sam Chambers, 232 E. Bell,
Miss Jessie Washington, 232 E. Bell.
Mr.. Deloriri Ellis, Miss Frances
CHATTER, Clinton.
Mr.. Price Hill, 1919 E. Bell, Miss
Lille M Hitler, 219 E. Bell.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mrs. S. ". Myers was a week
end visitor in Hazlehurst where she
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bins, cousins, other relatives and
friends, including Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Calhoun, Jr. She was &C.
companied by little Laverne Par
ker, daughter of Mrs. Ruth B. Par
ker.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
Tidbits of News
About Folk We
Know

Mrs. Carrie Anderson and son,
George, from Los Angeles, were
called to Memphis to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Anderson's niece,
Mrs. Anderson's niece, Mrs. Bar
bara Henderson. She also visited
her sister in Jackson, Mrs. Hannah
Sherrod and another sister, Mrs.
Hamp Jones in McComb, where
she joined her brother, Mr.. George
Minor, from Baton Rouge, La. She
enjoyed a most delightful visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Miss Mary A Banks and Mr. Bur
nard Banks, children of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Banks Of this city have re-
turned to New York where they
are no wmaking their home. They
were accompanied by Misses Vera
l. Jones and Gertrude Washington.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
Pontotoc News
Mrs. Mildred Bate, Reporter

Mrs. Mildred Bate, Reporter
Mrs. Dolly Wilson of Beloit,
Wis, was called to the bedside of
her mother, Mrs. Lena Souter, who
is seriously i'll.
We are sorry to lose Mr.. Rich
ard Smith and family from our
community. They have moved to
Chesterville.
Mrs. Mamie Lou Lerner is leav-
ing soon for Cleveland, Ohio, to
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Pvt. Joseph Henry Darden is
here visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. c. Darden, 800 Power Drive.
He also visited his uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs Robe Darden, 1874
Whitfield st. Many special cour-
tesies are being extended to Pvt.
Darden. He is stationed at Camp
Beauregard, La.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Guess, 1905
Dalton Street, returned to the citv
Wednesday after spending several
days in Clarksdale where they were
guests of Mrs. Maggie Moore.
mother of Mrs. Guess. They re-
ported an enjoyable visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Pfc. Frank G.. Robinson was in
the city last week on ten days
leave from Camp Ellis, H., visiting
his wife, Mrs Lucille Robinson and
mother, Mrs. Henrietta Robinson
of Tougalo, and brother and wife,
MIR. and Mrs. Otis Robinson, 258
E. Bell Street. He expressed him
self as having an enjoyable visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John Powell had
as their recent guests their daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. L. j. Powell from
Alabama, and their son, First Sgt.
Thomas Powell, who is stationed at
Fort Hauchuca, Arizona. The young
couple also visited other relatives
and friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. M. c. Chase, for
merly of 1920 Prosperity Street,
have been in the city for the past
five weeks. They are returning to
Cleveland, Ohio, by the way of New
Orleans, La, Jacksonville, Fla,
Washington, D. c., and New York
City. They will reach Cleveland
week before time for Mr.. Chase
to sail.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mr.. Frank Roliton is reported
resting nicely after being attacked
by five soldiers Tuesday evening
while he and his wife were on their
way home from the theatre. Ac-
cording to both Mr.. and Mrs. Roll
ton, the attack was entirely unpro-
voked and was just another exam
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
By SARAH McNEANIER HARVEY

desiring to purchase tickets will
kindly contact Rev. c. A. Greer,
Pastor, Phone 2-1298.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

Mrs. Walter Pinson has returned
from North Carolina, where she
visited her husband, who is serv-
ing in the Army.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-02-05

pie of soldiers stationed at nearby
camps molesting civilians for no
reason at all.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09

Suddenly n chill swept the scancc and
the manager declared that Marian spirit
customed To polar temperature, had provided it
in order to survive its brief visit
The outer curtains stirred, and from the
cabinet came the most outandiSh creature have
ever viewed anywhere AT mere sight. II couldn't
have been Marxa for the dainty medium was
twice as tall as this hideous monstrosity.
The thing from Mars was round and SCuattI
with head that seemed a Dubious protubcranCA
OF its body. 1t hoped around on feet that had
practically no legs, andS even in the red light
its horrible features were all too plain.
The face was an ugly saffron color; the eyes
and lips were thin and wide; and the nose was
like bashed-in melon.
Women screamed and men showed backward
as the living horror hoped about the circle
was at end and when the thing glared at me-
July %. 1871
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09

tive streamlincd contrast to the bulky, middle
aged ladies who generally deal in materializationS
The room had a cabinet in one corner, with
curtains across the front. There also thin
inner curtain with elastic cords, to cover any
gap in the center-a promise of coming fraud
The spectators sat in a Scmicircle outside. The
cabinet contained single chair in which the
medium was TO be bound.
TO prove that she used no paraphernalia
Marxa calmly disrobcd After hanging her gar
ments on a chair outside the cabinet, MarXa in
sisted she now had on too little for elaborate
concealmcnt, and no one vcntured 10 disagree.
Wearing shoes and stockings with her scantcs,
she bound in the chair inside the cabinet
with ropes supplied by her manager. was given
the longest rope of all, but the customers insisted
She sufficiently bound, retired 10 the
outside chairs and the manager drew the curtains.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09

REMEMBER how radio listeners were
~ thrown into panic few years ago by
~ dramatic broadcast of imaginary
Invasion from Mars?'
Well. fraudulent spiritualist mediums have re-
membered that broadcast, too.
These takers trade upon public credulty. 1t
is easy to gull people, who have already been
SOftencd up by superstitious beliefs Recognizing
that fact is the chief trick in charlatan's bag.
So it wasn't long before undertaking mediums
were exploiting Marian cults, strictly
scientific basis, of course.
And that was how l came to meet Marxa,
the Marian Medium, who claimed that she could
bring queer creatures from the red planet and
send them back again.
Reliable informants told me that living oddi-
ties had appeared in her seance room, only to
disappear without a trace. SO. when her manager
invited me TO attend one of the materialiZationS,
I accepted with alaCTity.
Marxas was the usual type of spook parlor
but the medium herself young and attrac
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-07-27

and vicinity doing toward post
war planning. In my present
capacity as a personnel officer, I
am in a position to know what is
uppermost in the minds of a
large majority of the men over
seas when they think of the future:
We, overseas, have been entrusted
by you folks at home with the job
of wiping out the armies of Hit
Ter and TOTO from the face Of the
earth. You, at home, have been
entrusted by us overseas with the
dual task of keeping us supplied
with the things we need and also
with planning a postwar world
that will have a place in it for
all of us when we return. We
are receiving the supplies we need.
Fine! Now, what we want to
know is-What are you doing
about postwar planning?"
Now that puts it up squarely