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The people's voice., 1944-05-19
FOREIGN C0-OPERATIVES
extend GREETINGS AT
philadelphia MEETING
Six |. L. CAPITOL lae''tsssssl ass Library Attending
Conferences in PrII,s,, la Tell of
Development and Accomplishments of
Co-operatives in Their Countries; Co-ops
A Bulwark for Peace They State.

PHILADELPHIA (CLNS"Unless real cooperation of the
increases and becomes
going have another which would be the end of
cooperation Dr. Jan Masaryk deputy prime minister and
of foreign affairs of the republic told
four cooperaors the Philadelphia the
The people's voice., 1944-05-19
NATIONAL

the national political front obscurng at all times the
real issues have ranngs about ree enterprise in the
world condemnation without facua analysis of the
foreign domestic policies by the opposition
party seeking get n of political hooey to
of practical suggeson vficaon without tangible
explicit, factual support.
What be carefully weighed it to this writer
determining what candidate support for the presidency
president congress- his possible probable
stand such questions
Postwar production; shall be abundant shall
the practice of scarcity production for proft
the latter how shall provide employment for the
returning soldiers production workers and for all others
needing employment at wages?
Will he permit the development of cartels controlling
production distribution and prices of goods and materials
necessary to mode of living?
A. Will he favor oppose destruction by the government
the tremendous stores goods and commodities which
will hand when the ends order not to interfere
with private enterprise production will he favor sale of
these goods private distributors at the proverba song
prices be sold by them vast profits to the
suing public? Or will he favor sale direct to of
these goods?
Will he favor disposition of government war produc
plants private industry at tremendous loss and call
the retaining these plants and
verting them to constructive public socasc communsc
or crackpot?
g. definite better plan than the at present in
he win the WARP What better foreign policy
presently pacced has he to offer? What better
policy? What definite postwar foreign policy?
Study present administration and what offered up
present by the opposing party and make decision
your decision by logic and analysis and not by
prejudice.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Head|ess Body
Unidentified

Efforts to identify a hcadloss
body found west CT Calexico last
Friday thus far have been unsuc-
cessful, Deputy Coroner A. T. Lyons
said Wednesday.
The body, at first reported tc
have been in the All American
canal west of CaleXico, was found
by United States and Mexican
officers lying in a clump of arrow
weeds about $50 feet north Of the
Mexican border. II first had been
found by boy living in the neigh
bcrhood He reported his find to
Mexican officials.
Officers said the body, that of q
Mexican man about 81 years of age
Wac garbed in a WCman's navy blue
crepe sleeveless evening gown which
was covered by a suit of Womans
underwear. He wore Woman's bobby
soX but nc shoes. It was believed
he had been dead two or three
weeks
Fingerprints were taken and sent
to Washington az part Of Identified
ticn efforts. His head has not been
found.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
COP. Congress
Candidate Wins

Continued from Page II
policies in his campaign and had in
dorsed the election of President
Roosevelt to a fourth term.
Gillespie had attacked BUREAU
cracy and bungling' of the New
Deal and had called for private
business to be given an opportunity
to show what it could do in the re-
employment of an estimated 20,000,-
600 servicemen and women and war
workers after the war.
COMPLEXION OF HOUSE
Gillespie's election gives the Re-
publicans 2l0 delegates in the house
against PIT Democrats with minor
parties holding four places. There
are four vacancies.
The victory gave Colorado a solid
anti-New Deal bloc in congress. The
state now has five Republican con-
gressmen and one Democrat, Sem
ator Edwin c. johnson, who is
bitter New Deal opponent.
The special election was necessi-
tated by the death last November
of Representative Lawrence Lewis.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Officers Seize.
Loot, Three
Robber Suspects

Part Of the loot and three men
accused of robbing an aged. Grip
pied woman near Mcfarland were
located in Imperial county this
week, officers said Wednesday.
Two of the accused are nephews
OF the aged woman. They are Juan
bacio, II, and Esequiel Bacio, "a.
The other suspect is Brigido Villar-
real. II.
Approximately $4,000 comprised
the total loot, Deputy Sheriffs En-
met Smith and Charles Scott of
Bakersfield said Wednesday. They
were assisted in their search for
the wanted men by Deputy Sheriff
Peter Klyne of FL Centre.
In the recovered loot were a
large quantity CT Mexican money
and several American gold coins CT
varying denominations. The Of
ficers have recovered between $500
and S40O thus far and assert they
found where the men spent vary
ing sums for clothing and jewelry
III Imperial county.
Officers said their Investigations
indicated that Fsiquiel Bacio en-
gineered the robbery. stayed out
side the ranch house while the
other two menaced his aunt with
knives, and forced her TO give them
the $4,000 The officers said Esi-
quiel gave Juan Bacio s400, Villar-
real $500, and kept the remainder.
The men were believed to be head
ed for Mexico when arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
U. S. Airp|ane
Output Hits
10000 Mark

WASHINGTON, March 8. tUP)--
The United States, from March OF
l941 through December of 1943, pro-
duced 100000 airplaneS of all types.
of which some 28,000-approximats-
ly 10 per cent-were sent to allied
nations. Foreign Economic Admins
traitor Leo T. Crowley reported to-
day.
His report was based on total u.
S. shipments since the lend-lease
act was passed, March IL, 1941.
''Since March, 1941, the United
States has created the greatest
army and naval air forces in the
world" Crowley said. That We have
at the same time been able to send
such great numbers of planes and
engines to our allies :. is informa-
ton that will not be of any aid and
comfort to our enemies :"
OF the planes going to the allies,
81 900 were in lend-leaSe and the
remaining 1000 in cash sales, prin-
cipally to the British, Crowley said.
He also revealed that the British
commonwealth bought and paid
for over $500 planes since Sep
tember, 1885,
The figures showed that since
March, 1943, Russia received 1900
planes; 1000 went to allied forces
in the Pacific and the Far East:
and the remaining 10000 to all
other combat and training areas
abroad
Cash value of all planes sent was
$780, 100000 of which lend-lease
transferrals. comprised $l,70O,OOO
900. The United States also sup
piled $l,60O,O0O,O0O worth of air.
craft engines and parts, $2,5OO,OOO.-
600 worth of ammunition and s67O.-
100000 worth of petroleum products,
including hundreds of millions OF
gallons" of aviation gasoline.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Board Studies
farm Deferment

Investigations OF deferments and
agricultural ratings of 1877 Imperial
Valley agricultural workers were
made in February by the Fam
Labcr office, according TO George
w. Garrigues. e Centre, manager
The Investigations are made for
the Selective service board and the
information is used by the USDA
War Board in arriving at their
recommendations of raings and
status.
Investigations reveal many changes
of employment and the farmers to
whom the men were given agricul-
tural defermentS had failed to re-
port their change of status or re-
lease. nor had the men made any
report. This often leads to the
men being recommended for Ia
classification.
Due TO the increased calls for the
draft. carelessnesS, changes of c.
cupation and any ignoring of the
rules of notification may cause
these men being reclassified, Gar
rigues said.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
E! Centrans Safe
As Jap Captives

Coco news came to Imperial VAL
ley from Tokyo Wednesday in a
short-wave radio broadcast giving
information about Lieutenant La
Mar Gillett and Pfc. Hollis Small
ing, Ell CentranS now held prison.
ers by the japanese.
Father James Mckinley of the
Catholic church in Holtville heard
a message from Smalling, who was
captured by the japanese at Guam
December 8, 194l. Apparently Small
ing had written the message for his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Small
ing, anC family. The gist of the
Marie, and Ralph: I received your
letters. I am well and hope the
folks at home are we'll. 1 love you
a lot. Why doesn't somebody else
write. Please tell Mrs. CNellie) Gil
lett of 500 FL Centro avenue in III
Centro that her son, Richard LA
Mar is here Love, Hollis
Other friends in the valley heard
a message from l.. Gillett n
which he said he was working, was
in gooc health, and had plenty to
eat. This message was for his moth
er.
Gillett was a pilot and was CAP
tured by the japanese when Bat
aan fell. He was held prisoner in
the Philippine Islands first and
later word was received that he was
in Japan. Smalling was in the
marines.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Charges Hurled
In FEC Probe

was neither supported by reason
nor justified py apology"
He charged the following specific
attempts tc "stifle" the investiga-
ton into the WMCA sale and other
FEC activities:
l. That committee chairman
Clarence Lea, D., Calf, had con
ferred in secret" with FEC chair
man James L. Fly and general
counsel Charles R. Denny imme-
diately after his appointment and
on other occasions.
q That Lea's efforts to under
mine the morale" CT the committee
staff had led to the recent resigna-
ton of committee counsel Eugene
l.. Carey.
3. That former presidential adj
viser Thomas Tommy the Cork
Corcoran, seeking protection fer
himself and others high in ad<
ministration councils" had in
fluenced postponement of the
WMCA sale Miller said Corcoran
may have shared in fee estimated
to run as high as $4,000" for aid
ing Noble.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Officers Trail
Gunman Pair

Continued from Page u
Oaks clubroom with a single burst
from the machinegun.
Davilla said the two men tagged
his cab outside Emeryville. They
ordered him to drive west, toward
Emeryville. Davilla said he became
suspicious and stopped the cab.
You keep going or I'll cut you
in two one Of the gunmen said.
resting the machinegun muzzle on
the ledge of the cab partition.
TOOK DRIVER ALONG
Davilla said he drove them to the
Oaks club. They forced him into the
back seat, bound his hands and feet,
then changed their minds. They re-
leased his feet and legs and ordered
him to enter the club ahead of
them.
One man rifled the cash till at the
club while the second ordered pa
irons to raise their hands. When
they were slow to do so, the gun
man fired a burst from the ma
chinegun, wounding Walker.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Mrs. Pinksfon
Rites Arranged

Funeral services for Mary Ann
Pinkston, "a. resident of Imperial,
will be conducted Thursday after
noon at o'clock at Lemons chapel
Burial will be in Evergreen ceme-
terry.
The Rev Mr. Fisher Of Yuma,
Ariz., Foursquare church, will con-
duct the services. ASSISTED by the
Rev. Mr.. r. C. Rogers of the El
Centro Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Pinkston died on March
after a lingering illness. The widow
of George w Pinkston, Mrs. Pink
Ston had made her home in the
county for many years and was
widely known.
Survivors include eight sons and
daughters: Lucy j. Hunga Of Impe-
rial, Nancy A. Triplett of Abilene,
Tex; Essie Myles of Monhans. Tex :;
G. R. Pinkston of San Angelina,
Tex; Manola Conell of Abilene; H
S. Pinkston of Abilene, E. w. Pink
ston of FL Centro. Mary H. Whit
lock of Beaumont: 80 grandchildren,
IS grandchildren and four
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
TWO DRAW SENTENCES
AS DIRECTORS

LOS ANGELES, March 8 up
Two members of the Jehovah's s
witnesses were sentenced Tuesday
to four-year prison terms after re-
fusing to join a conscientious OBJ
jectors camp or become members
of the armed forces.
Edward Planey, 10, and Clayton
3. Church, %, were convicted of
failure to report for induction after
jury trial. Federal Judge James
A. Fee offered to refer each case
back to the draft boards with the
recommendation that the two men
be sent 10 a conscientious objec-
tors camp.
Both men said they would refuse
10 report tc such a camp and Judge
Fee sentenced them both to i'm
prlsonment.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Scouts Receive
Awards at
CaIexico Court

Twenty-four Boy Scouts received
advancement and awards at court
of honor held in the high schooi
at Calexico Tuesday evening ant
charters were presented TO TWO
units.
The Court of Honor chairman
was the Rev. George thinner ana
Allan Mains, advancement chair
man, made the awards. Ernest
Steimle, Brawley, gave an indoor
archery demonstration.
awards were as follows: Troop ],
American Legion, David Kinc,
Scoutmaster Andrew Ahlquist,
first class, 1-year service, 20-hours
civic service, 100 per cent duty pin,
and merit badges in handicraft,
woodwork and electricity. Travis
H. Calvin-second class. l0-hours
civic service, 100 per cent duty.
Charles Chavez-seconC class. War
rem Johnston-second class, year
service, 100 per cent duty pin.
Billy Kimbrell-1 year service, 10
hours civic service. Wallace MauSir
first class, l year service, re-
u lulO, ~ llOulo Clslt otlNlCt, IucIlI
badges in handicraft, electricity,
stamp collecting. Eric Rice-second
class, year service. j. B. Stages
l year service, 10 hours civic serv-
ice, 100 per cent duty pin. George
Vandiver-2 year service, 10 hours
civic service
Troop 5, Methodist church, Hen
ry Webster jr., Scoutmaster: Gene
Vremsak-1 year service, year du-
ty, merit badges in first aic and
personal health. Oce Dotson-6 re-
cruits, l year service, duty pin Earl
Cavanaugh jr-Recruit bar, 2 years
service, 2 year duty pin. Tony Har-
per- recruit bars. Jerry Reed and
Michall Branz-1 year service stars.
Jimmy DoWe-First class, / year
service, merit badges in swimming
and life saving.
Troop 2, Mount Signal citizens,
Charles Montague, Scoutmaster:
Carroll Middleton, Dean Burche.t,
Bobby Feaster, Edoie Barnes, Paul
Raul Hernandez and Ben Furrer
all advanced to second class scout.
Special awards were: Commits
sloner'S pin to Isaac Stratton. 100
per cent Boys Life banner to Troop
l. Charters were given to Troop 2
and Pack los, the latter is spon-
sored by the CaleXico P.-T.A.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08

ALLIED HEhoQUARTERS, South
west Pacific, March CUP)-U. S.
marines. in a l10-mile jump from
their Cape Gloucester base, have
landed on the north coast CT New
Britain near Talasea to capture
positions less than 10 miles from
the Japanese stronghold at Rabaul,
it was announced wednesday.
American forces also won control
of Los Negrcs in the Admiralty
islands, across the Bismarck Sea
from New Britain and prepared to
start using Momote airfield which
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08

WASHINGTON March UP
Representative Louis E. Miller, (R)
Missouri. charged Tuesday that the
administration is trying to block
the inquiry into the federal COM
munications commission to cover up
instances of corruption whose
disclosure would bring the Demo-
Gratis certain defeat in the coming
elections.
Miller, one cf the two Republican
members of the embattled house
FEC investigating committee. de-
clared that obstruction, intimica-
ticn and underhanded tactics were
being employed to halt the study
IF il is stopped, he warned, it will
close the door Ito the shady cor-
ridor which leads to the real truth
about which men are really re-
sponsibe for the horror at Pearl
Harbor.'
He vigorously protested the de-
cision by the Democratic majority
CT the committee to postpone hear
ings into the alleged forced sale
of the New York radio station,
WMCA, by Donald Flamm to
former undersecretary of ccm-
merce Edward J. Noble. Flamm,
according to committee testimony,
was pressured into making the sale
under threats that the FEC would
otherwise take away his stations
wave length.
Miller said the reasons given for
halting the hearings - that their
continuation would be prejudicial
to a related case before the New
York supreme cCurt-Was without
Drecedent and that the deci1ion
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Death Summons
Woman at 50

Mrs. Martha Weeks of Holtville.
S3, known affectionately to many as
Grandma Weeks. died suddenly
Wednesday morning at her home
from a heart ailment.
Arrangements for the funeral
services are to be announced.
Survivors include six sons and
two daughters: Charlie Weeks of
Holtville, with whom she made her
home: j. w. Weeks of Holtville.
Grady Weeks of El Centre, Wade
Weeks of Ontario. Philip Weeks of
Ontario, John Weeks of Long Beach.
Mrs. Myrtle Covey of Pomona and
Mrs. Maude Carey of San Bernar-
dino; by 80 grandchildren and IA
grandchildren.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
1000 u. S. Planes
Fire Berlin

Continued from Page II
supplies and reinforcements Tor
German forces defending the Bay
of Biscay and the Brest peninsula.
Twin-engined Mosquitoes simu.-
taneously attacked objectives IN
western Germany. presumably war
factories. also without loss.
The attack on lie Mans followed
by only "a hours another heavy
night raid on railway marshalling
yarcs on Trappes, Is miles south
west of Paris.
1t was believed possible that al
lied reconnaissance planes may
have spotted heavy rail movements
toward the Brittany peninsula,
where the Germans have built some
of their strongest anti-invasion de-
fenses, with the result that the
bomber command diverted its at
tack during the full-moon period
to obtain maximum obstruction III
the shortest time.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Marines Flank
Japs on Isle

they captured in the initial landing
last week
The marines. in landing near
TalaSea on Willaumez peninsula
Monday morning, met only light
opposition when they went ashore
in small landing craft, and head
quarters spokesman said no Ameri-
can casualties were reported.
In the deepest penetration yet of
New Britain, the marines skirted a
wide expanse of enemy positions,
placing the new American line 80
miles from Rcttock Bay, where the
ground forces last were reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
RITES CONDUCTED
FOR FARMER II

Juan B. Arguilez, II, for 81 years
farmer in the Imperial district
died Tuesday and funeral services
were conducted Wednesday after
noon at st. Mary's Catholic church
with burial in Evergreen cemetery
Survivors are two sons anC, a
daughter: Jesus Pedro AYES. D.
Arguilez and Mrs. Eva Zarate.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
From where | sit
Joe Marsh

We had a real old-time church
supper the other night. Bert
Cbilders played the fiddle, and
the ladies brought refresh
ments. OF course, we missed the
boys who were away-but all in
all IL was mighty pleasant.
Only sour note was Doc Nc
Ginnis. "Shucks," says Doc, 1--WE
oughtnt 10 be enjoyin' ourselves
when American soldiers are
over there fightin' a war"
Now from where I sit, Docs
absolutely wrong. All of us are
working overtime to help the
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
FACE HEARINGS

R. L. Roy, 80, unemployed, pleaded
not guilty in police court Wednesday
morning to charges of disturbing
the peace. His hearing was set for
March and he was released on
SIS bail. w. L. Johnson, 81, Negro,
charged with battery by Harritt
Brown at the international Mar
ket, was arrested Tuesday and his
hearing set for Friday morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
FOUR DIE IN CRASH

PAClflC GROVE, Cal, Mdrch q
CUP)-A plane tentatively idenCi-
fled as naval torpedo bomber
crashed and burned Wednesday on
the front lawn of a home here
killing all four occupants OF the
plane. Witnesses said the plane
sheared the top of a eucalyptus tree
as it came down. They said the
plane apparently was banking 10
land, but crashed before leveling
off.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
Scanning |. Y.
News Horizon
FARM CENTER MEETING

The Acacia Farm Center viii
meet at the school at pm. Frid2v
in conjunction with the All CLUB.
Assistant Farm Advisor H. Lee
Landerman will discuss Wartime
All Club Records and Supplies"
a motion picture will be shown, and
an old fashioned dancing party
will be held.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
LETTUCE SHIPMENTS SHOW
GAINS OVER LAST YEAR

indication that 1944's lettuce sea-
son will be tops of many years is
seen in the report that 951l cars
had been shipped by March 7 as
compared to 3l45 in 1943.
The report showed that up tc
Monday Brawley had thipped 246S
cars, FL Centre 5293, Calexico 47s.
Holtville 1913 and Sandia 254 cars.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
JURY CONVICTS Ell CENTRAN
ON MORALS CHARGES

An Imperial county superior
court jury Tuesday night found
John L. Lewis, 74-year-old El Cen
tran. guilty Of two morals charges
involving a small girl
Jurors recommended that Lewis
be shown leniency when he is SEN
fenced for the crimes.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
CORONER'S JURY REPORTS

RIVERSIDE, Car, March 3. IUPJ
"A corcner's jury returned a ver-
dict wednesday holding Second
Lieutenant Beaufort Swancutt of
La Crosse, Wis, responsible for
deaths of his sweetheart, a girl
friend and Riverside policeman
in a wild shooting spree Sunday
night. The jury made no recon-
mendations.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
TOULON BOMBED

Clamping an aerial pincers on
France, big force of American
Flying Fortresses from the 18th
air force in Italy blasted the
French Mediterranean naval base
of Toulon, blowing up medium
sized vessel and scoring direct hits
on drydocks, jetties and a NUM-
tionS factory area.
While Fortresses were attacking
Toulon, strong forces of Italian
based Liberators attacked four air.
fields north of Rome and three
railway yards within a l5-mile rad
ius of the big italian communlca-
tions hub of Florence.
The combined forces Of Fortress
es and Liberators numbered in the
hundreds ano their sorties reached
the second highest total ever
achieved by the 18th air force il
a single day.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
DIVORCE GRANTED

A final divorce was granted in
superior court Tuesday to Opal {.
Branden in her suit against Rob-
ert Louis Branden.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08

war. We've got our worries and
troubles. It's a mighty good
thing we can relax with a little
wholesome enjoyment.
And / believe it's what the
men over there would have us
do. keep up the little friendly
customs they remember - like
the evening get-togethers, hav-
ing a glass of beer with friends,
and all the little pleasures then
look forward to enjoying.
&e M~4<
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08

WASHINGTON, March 8. CUP)--
Replying to questions he refused to
answer last week, presidential as
sistant Jonathan Daniels confirm
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
TO The Voters
Sd Supervisorial District
Imperial County, Calf.

wish to announce that will be candidate for election the
office of SUPERVISOR of the THIRD SUPERVISORIAL DIS
TRCT of Imperial County, forthcoming primary election
to be held May 10TH 1914.
AS property ownerRancher-an long time resident Impc
rial County, am thoroughly familiar with both County Road
District problems This combined with my position as head of
successful business end my experience Member Imperial
City Council believe fully qualify the important office
of SUPERVISOR
If successful in being elected will devote necessary time and
study to the problems of this District and the County, so that
may ntelgeny perform the functions of the office in
which will return to the taxpayer MAXIMUM of
SERVICE, with a MINIMUM of EXPENSE.
respectfully solicit your and support at the polls Nav 18th
WILLARD L. (BILL) TOWNSEND.
Imperial CaifY
March 8th 1914.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Hugo Wehsch Tuesday sued Mary
10 Welisch for divorce, Imperial
county superior court records show
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-03-08
TWO FLIERS KILLED

SAN DIEGO, March 8. (UP)-
Two navy pilots who were killed
when their fighter planes collided
and exploded over Mission Beach
on a routine flight Tuesday were
revealed by the Eleventh Naval
district today as Ensign j. NJ.
Drummond, "a. of Lone Oak. Tey
ana Ensign Walter F. Armbruste.,
20, of Queens, N. Y.