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Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
FBI Opens Probe
On Mill Fire

PITTSBURG, Cal, June 6. 'UPl
Federal bureau OF investigator
AGENTS are investigating a $2,500,000
fire which RACED TIE Redwood
Manufacturing company plant. re-
portedly the largest lumber YARD
in the world before 1000 fire fight
ers brought the wind-Whipped in
ferno under control.
The FBI probe was ordered be-
cause CT the yards value to the
war effort and its nearness to i'm
nortant industrial war plants which
could have been destroyed by a
sabotage plan.
Endangered by the flames were
the Columbia steel mill, the Dow
Chemical company plant, and the
pittsburg Barrelling company plant
of the Union Oil company whose
tanks were filled with highly in
flammable fuel oil.
All but one of the yards II build
ines we're burned or completely de-
stroyed. Early estimates of the
damage listed buildings and plant
property losses at $2,000,000 and
lumber at 100000. The yards, Gov
ering 100 acres, contained 5000, 900
feet of lumber, plant officials said.
Over 100000 feet CT the lumber
were reported reduced to smolder-
ing ruins.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Session Studies
Black Mart Act

Moncay by AsSemblyman Walter j.
Fourt RI Ventura, was expected
to cause more controversy than
any other measure in the 36-item
special session agenda of the legis-
lature. The judiciary committee is
headed by Harrison Call tRD Red
wood City, who has announced his
opposition to the bill.
Also introduced in the opening
day session were measures reorgan-
izing the state war council and
the state teachers retirement fund.
WARREN'S POSITION
Gov Earl Warren, in his OPEN
ing address to the joint session of
the two houses, earlier limited his
request for legislation to the out
having of counterfeiting coupons
or stealing and selling genuine
ones.
Enforcement of price ceilings
and the regulation of the sale of
rationed commodities is a federal
activity too complex for the state
to attempt now to supplement, -
Warren said.
The assembly ways and means
committee late Monday night refer
red to five-man subcommittee for
further study a bill appropriating
ST ,0l4,882 to the California farm
production council to supplement
biennial appropriation of 81 ,8OO,-
900.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Electric Railway
Employees Eye
Ballot on Strike

LOS ANGELES, June 6. CUP -
The grievance committee Of the
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
said they will begin circulating a
strike ballot among 260C employees
of the Pacific Electric railway IN
an effort to bring action from the
national mediation board on a
wage controversy.
A strike would disrupt service =:
the spraying 100 miles OF bus ana
rail lines of the Pacific Electric
linking SIS communities in the Los
Angeles area.
Don H. Sheets, chairman of the
commit &C, said the ballot would
determine whether the trainmen arc
willing to strike if the NMB dec
not appoint a mediator in the wage
dispute over which it assumed juris-
diction early this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Senate Passes
Price Control
Act With Curb

WASHINGTON, June 6. up
The senate has approved, so to %,
an amendment to the price control
eXtens ion bill which would ban the
payment of consumer food subSi-
dies after June 30. l945, unless
specifically authorized by congress
sional appropriation.
The amendment, offered by Sen.
Robert A. Taft, (R), O., provides
that after that date neither tie
price administration nor the re-
construction finance corporation
nor any other government corpora
ton" shall pay subsidies or buy any
commodities for the purpose Of
selling them at a loss and thereby
giving an indirect subsidy without
congressional action.
Senator Francis Maloney ID,
Conn, and Democratic leader Alben
Barley, CD, KY, opposed the
amendment on grounds it would
destroy present subsidy programs
and threaten the sterilization pro-
gram.
Taft maintained that the issue
was whether congress should make
the decision or whether subsidies
should be paid.
Chairman Robert F. Wagner, Cd
! N. Y, of the senate banking. COM
mittee, had urged that the price
control law be extended without
restrictive amendments. He warn
ed that any attempt to weaken the
Sterilization program would re-
! lease forces that will threaten the
entire structure of our free society,"
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Dry Gas Pipeline
Contract Awarded

LOS ANGELES, June 6. up -
Contracts for installation of the
first two sections CT the S4,0OO,OOO
pipeline connecting the La Goleta
dry gas field near Santa Barbara to
Los Angeles have been awarded the
Pacific Pipe Line Construction Co,
gas company officials announced.
One of the sections to be built
for the Southern California Gas &C.
comprises SIS miles of Is inch pipe
while the other section includes 50
miles of 16 inch line for tie South
ern Counties Gas Co. and Pacific
Lighting corp.
The project is expected to carry
an additional 100000 cubic feet an
hour at the time of completion next
November.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Complaint Heard
On Railway
Crossing in E. {.

Il hate tc complain Don Cruick-
shank said at meeting of Imperial
County Farm Bureau directors in
Ell Centre, but something should
be done about the rough condition
Of the railroad tracks on Main
street in Ell Centro."
whats the matter?" Cruick-
shank was asked
"A week ago I lost windshield"
Cruickshank said. when I drove
across these tracks. This week I
lost a tire. Please have the Farm
Bureau road committee see who is
supposed to keep this crossing in
good condition. This is no time y
damage cars ard trucks. Besides
it is terrible to have to haul eggs
across that rough place. Cruick-
shank Is an egg producer.
Directors told the road commit
tee to get busy On the rough spot.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06

Directors of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau decided to devote
considerable time to studying the
Frazier-L empke bill and hcw it af-
fects farm loans.
The bill, part of the bankruptcy
act, is of paramount Importance to
all farmers Secretary Scott B.
Foulds of the Farm Bureau said
at the board meeting Saturday. 1t
has affected federal and private
loans to farmers and will continue
to do So
After a brief discussion, j. E
Harshman, Farm Bureau director
to the California federation, recon-
mended that the directors take no
action before carefully studying the
bill and its affect upon farm loans.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Bureau Returns
Favor Given
By Grange Unit

Imperial County Farm Bureau di-
rectors have instructed Secretary
Scott B. FouldS TO write all Farm
Bureau members to credit the Cali
fCrnia Grange with war bond pur-
chases they make during the COM
ing bond drive.
The Grange members helped the
Farm Bureau during the last war
bond drive" President Baxter Love-
land of the Farm Bureau said a
the directors meeting Saturday.
land we want to help them curing
this drive. If there is a place tC
credit the Grange on tie applica-
TONS" Loveland continued, he GER
tain to do So We appre ciate thell
help and want to do as well by them
as they did by us
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06

Farm Unit Scans
j. s. Loan Act

I'VE don't want to make a mis-
take by deciding something in
haste" Harshman said, Il, for one,
do not feel qualified at this time
to make decision. Let's get copies
of the bill, study it, and discuss it
with informed persons so we will
know more about it," Other dircc-
tors agreed so the matter was
tabled for the time being.
1t was pointed out that some farm
loan agencies had refused to lend
money to farmers because CT the
F'razier-Lempke bill allows farmers
to take refuge in the bankruptcy
act. Some directors felt that the
bill was a disadvantage to every
one concerned in a loan tranSac-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June 6.
UPD-An assembly judiciary COM
mittee TUESDAY was studying an
anti-black market measure which
would make it a state crime to buy
or sell rationed commodities with
out ration stamps and to deal in
forged or ALTERED" coupons.
The measure, introduced late
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Hospital Aid
Kills Self

SAN FRANCISCO. June 6. tUP)
Funeral services were being ar
ranged today for Maj. Wayne NC
Henry Akers. as, finance officer at
Ietterman General hospital in the
preside of San Francisco, who shot
himself in his office Monday.
Authorities said Akers, himself
patient since March 81, had been
respondent. He died from his
wounds two hours after the shoot
ing. Akers' widow and two chill
dren reside at Eugene, Ore.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-06-06
Escort Carrier
Sunk at Sea

WASHINGTON, June 6. CUP) -
The U. S. escort carrier Block Isl
and was sunk last month in the
Atlantic as a result of enemy ac'
ton, the navy announced.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19

Casa Linda were Mrs Hattie
Fowler Of Lynn; Mrs Adrienne
Elliott, Mrs Hattie Frances and
Mr. and Mrs Dixon of Boston;
Mr. and Mrs Huston of Ran
dolph. Ensign and Mrs Rober.
Allen and daughter from Que
bee, who spent two weeks
here; DR. and Mrs r L Gilbert
and Mrs Susan Roberts from
Toronto. La Casa Linda is the
only cottage of its kind in this
exclusive section. Just opened
this summer for the first
time for the accommodation
Of yacationistS it attained al
most instant popularity as
shown by its list Of noted
guests. Reservations are still
available for the rest Of the
season. But hurry; call KEN
1858.
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J. w. Chandler of Boston, Mrs.
Grace Hocutt, Paterson, N. j.,
Mile Celine Tabary and L oils
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell
Of Kenilworth st, Boston, are
guests of Mrs. Martha Robins
Williams, here from New York
in her summer cottage. 1t is
reported that DR.. Mae Chinn is
here the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Turner Of New York, and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson are at
the Maxwell House. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Dabney are at the Home
stead.
The opening Of Miss Lois
Jones' studio on Elmwood Hgts.,
was celebrated on her mothers
birthday and christened with
champaign, the gift Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Leatherwood. Present
were: Mrs. Watt Terry, Lillian
Tynes, Nellie Smith, Lydia Ais
ton, Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Chand-
Ter and Bessie Daniels of New
York and many other visitors.
Mr.. James Hogans, Hilman Jones.
T. g. Duvall, J. E. Russell, of
New York were guests of Mrs.
c. D. Jones cottage. Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Henry Of Polar fame
were guests on Thursday with
four friends from Nantucket.
Mrs. Frank Thomas and mo-
ther, Mrs. Till, of Brooklyn in
their cottage with their relatives,
Prof. and Mrs. Amille Holly. Mr..
and Mrs. Flood Of Brooklyn are
with Mrs. Floods nephew, DR..
Kenneth McClane and Mrs. Nc
Clane on the Highlands. Miss
Louise Terry Is at the Terry
home on East Chop Drive. Every
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
OAK BLUFFS, MASS.

With many new property own
ers added to the summer colony
and many new visitors, this is
the most glamorous season in
so years.
The Shearsr House, the Max
well and Reid cottages are filled
to capacity and many turned
away. The private homes enjoy
house parties with Mrs. Teixtira
entertaining 10 ladies in honor
Of her house guests Mrs. Hailing
of Trenton, N. j., and Mrs. Caro-
lyn Jones giving a bridge party
in honor Of house guests from
N. Y, Patterson, Brooklyn and
Rochester. Those present were:
DR.. and Mrs. Bullock, Prof. and
Mrs. Holly, DR.. and Mrs. Walter
Potts, Miss Essie Fitzgerald, Mrs.
Portia Daniels Of Washington,
D. c., Grace Racker Of Brook
tyn, Mrs. Teixeira and Mrs. Har-
ling, Mrs. Lydia Allston, Mrs.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19

doomsday) into war bonds. He
wants to send his baby sister
and his brother to college A
bond costs $18,75 It's interest
ing to note that David's salary
as a singing commando" with
other little boys is less than
what one bond costs. It should
be about $35. but Chorus Equity
hasn't caught up with producer
Billy Rose yet. In his all-out ef-
fort to get to Congress, dynamic
Adam Clayton Powell made rs
speeches. Hattie Mcdaniel is
well represented, she is current
ly in two maid roles on Broad
way in Al pictures. Dorothy
Maynor, Mrs. Shelby Rocks in
private life, has her husbands
church youngsters thrilled over
2 little plays they'll present.
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BeSS", refused to let film mag
mates tamper with it because,
she said, they play tricks with
your music Brother Ira had
talked her out of absolutely re-
fusing to sell rights to them, but
it seems that that is as far as he
got While Philadelphians were
making public their racial hat
red Bob Montgomery and Beau
Jack were battling it out for the
benefit Of war bonds in New
York war bonds to help bring
back white boys as well as col
ored. A young member Of Gar
men Jones' " cast, bright-eyed
David Lee, 7, is in the papers
this week for a great decision i.
David decided to turn over all
his earnings from now on till
the show closes (perhaps on
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
Army And Navy Recreation Center
Sponsored BY
Boston Soldiers And Sailors Recreation Committee

During this week, events az
the Service Club have been
as follows:
August Is - Lomax Quartet,
movies August IA - Sketch
ing. August Is CroSson's
Orchestra. August 16 - Whist
Tournament, VIEW Auxiliary,
Isaac w Taylor Post of Cam
bridge. August II - Broadnax
and his orchestra. August 10 -
Voice recordings. August 10 -
Crosson'S orchestra.
The previous week, events
included:
SATURDAY. AUGUST 5
Weekly Saturday Night
Dance Music was furnished
for dancing by Crosson's Or
cheStra. The usual crowd
gathered for dancing and In
spite of the humid weather,
dancing continued through
out the evening and all of the
participants enjoyed them
selves Immensely.
SUNDAY, AUGUST s
The Royal Lights quintet
royalty entertained the serv-
icemen at a VeSper Hour Mu-
steal held in the Auditorium
from $50 to 8 p m. The quin-
tet sang with guitar accom-
paniment by Mr. Harrison. Mrs
Gladys Langford, assisted
them, singing a group of ball
lads and receiving along with
the quintet generous applause.
The staff members graciously
thank the group and urge
them to return again in the
near future. The members OF
this very entertaining group
sreS Joel Davis lst tenor;
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19

Walter Lyons, End tenor;
Enoch Sutton, baritone; Char
lie King, bass; James Har-
rison, guitar accompanist; G
G Quaker, pianist; Judah
O'Neil, master Of ceremonies.
The hostesses decorated the
tables with vases of beautiful
flowers which added beauty
and loneliness to the occasion.
Delicious punch and cookies
we're served to the guests
during internission an d
throughout the evening.
MONDAY, AUGUST 7
VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA
Hopeton Johnson and his
Royal Ambassadors played for
dancing much to the delight
of those participating.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 8
Tasker Crosson's Orchestra
played for dancing, offering a
variety Of numbers that were
especially enjoyed,
LODGING
Lodging is still a grave
problem. As many servicemen
and wives, relatives, and
friends regularly weekend in
Boston we need added accom-
modations. Civilian Public,
here is a chance to give real
service!
CANTEEN
The Volunteers are taking
time out for vacations. We
need help to fill vacancies.
Ladies having spare time
please call at Center and sign
up for service in the Canteen.
Report has come to us from
Pvt G Scott Of West Fozbury
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
1T. VIOLET W. AsKINS

Parkway that our Canteen
serves the most delicious
sandwiches. They are the best
he has tasted, having Travelled
and eaten at q, large number
of Canteens throughout the
country.
DEDICATION OF
ERvICEMEN's HOME
The Calanthe Auxiliary Of
the Knights of Pythias dedi-
Gated a Home for servicemen
on Thursday afternoon, Aug
10. There will be ten rooms
available for Servicemen'S use.
Mr. Joseph Douglass, Director
Of RuggleS Street USO Service
Center, was one Of the speak
ers at this meeting and spoke
on Community Cooperation"
There is a great need for it in
our work at the Center.
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one Is congratulating Rev. Adam
Powell on his grand success in
the New York election. A sur
prise party for Mrs. Marie Holly
Thomas in honor Of her birthday
was a grand success. Jack Jones
and his son and daughter, Bob
bic and Jacqueline, will spend
their vacation with mother and
grandmother. at the cottage on
Pacific ave, Mrs. Ednah Sannicks
OF New York, cousin Of Mrs. G.
D. Jones, is expected for a two
weeks visit. Mrs. Thelma Gar
land and children are here with
DR.. and Mrs. Garland, Mrs. Lii
Ian Williams has returned to
Boston in time to put the finish
ing touches on the William H.
Richardson Testimonial which
comes Wednesday, Aug. %, in
Columbus A. M. E. Zion Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L Tynes of BoS-
ton are established in their cot
tage, Mrs. Tynes having been
here from the beginning of the
season and Mr.. Tynes being here
for the month of August.
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her back into acting, as charm
ing an daS modest as we are
sure she must be We have
always boosted this nimble-
footed lass, possessor Of two I'M
iversity degrees and established
danseuse - one of the races
greatest But now we hear, of
our faVorite hip-tossing artist
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19

that her behavior on the coast
is not so hot A learned Holly
wood critic openly criticizes pert
Katy and refers to her as a
gushing and "a girl with a
wonderful mind and a splendid
background, but so selfish that
she takes every road that will
bring her the most money, no
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
Patronize Our Local
Merchants and Get
ACT IN

matter whom she hurts in the
process" "Porgy and Bess" is
honored to be one of seven
shows to be sent overseas by
Camp Shows, Inc Their offer
to go into movies is a little dark
at present Some time ago,
Rose Gershwin, mother of
George, author Of "Porgy and
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
ON THE CAPE

FALMOUTH HEIGHTS -
Among recent guests at La
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-08-19
The Foe Within

In our battle for Justice We
must realize that there are
thousands Of traitors within
Dur ranks-nlen and women
who, having mortgaged their
own craven souls to our en-
elaies. are willing and al1x-
louS to sell out our group for
a mess of pottage. In myriads
Of instances they have al
ready done so, Many of these
beings are like moles which
burrow beneath the surface,
and they have by their perm
iciouS activities placed the
entire structure of our rights
in peril. The vileSt, crueleSt,
most brutal, craftiest, most
cold-blooded outspoken en-
envy is far less dangerous
than the vile, crafty, sinking,
snake-like burrowing foe
within!
-LLEWELLYN LEWIS
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SEEM STARS
With DOLORES CALVIN

NEW YORK. (C) - Whoever
talked Miss Katherine Durham
INTO changing her gear as far as
success with her public is con-
eerned, had better start talking
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
FAREWELL MESSAGE
 OF pETA|N
By DON WHITEHEAD

PARIS, Aug. 28.-Marshal Henri Petain, Pierre Laval and Edouard Herriott, former Premier of the French Republic, were arrested by Gestapo and taken to Germany a few days before the American and French troops entered Paris.
 Before leaving, Petain sent 2 clandestine message to the people of France urging them to unite, stating that all he has done was submitted for their best welfare.
 The message stated that when "this reaches you will no longer be free. Tn the extreme condition now find myself I have nothing to reveal to you except simple confirmation of what motivated my conduct during the past four years. I have but one object, to protect you from the worst. All that I have done, whether willing ly or by force, has been solely for your welfare"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28

 WEEKEND
 FOR PARIS

PARIS, Aug. 28-A new French Government is being set up in lib- erated Paris after a frenzied week end in which Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was given a great well come.
 The Germans bombarded Paris, Gen. DeGaulle escaped death and injury from sniper's bullets but the Paris radio today said all is quiet today.
 Two additional nests of enemy resistance have been wiped out.
 Nearly all Directors of the French resistance movement will have prominent parts in the new Gov ernment.
 Saturday afternoon snipers fired on the victory parade and this started other firing. A short time after the shooting, DeGaulle sped along the parade route at 40- mile clip, his victory address, how ever, was postponed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
LETTER THAT NEVER
 SAW LIGHT

They staged their operation n s chiefly through ex-Justice James Byrnes, who sits at the Presidents right hand as War Mobilizer. Byrnes and Baruch, both from South Carolina, are old friends. Baruch has helped Byrnes in his election campaigns. advised him, has been lifelong intimate.
 So at the height of Round 1 of the WIPE battle, shortly over a year ago, Byrnes persuaded the President to sign letter appoint ing Bernie Baruch as head of the War Production Board, superseding Nelson.
 That letter never was published, for the Nelson forces heard about it and were galvanized into action. Nelson himself is kindly, com promising, sometimes vacillating. But on big issues he can fight. This time, a series of Senators supporting Nelson called on the President. Simultaneously, Nelson made the unprecedented move of ------------------- -
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
Gen. DeGau||e Estapes
 Death as Snipers Fire
 On parisians in Parade
By HAL BOYLE

PARIS, Aug. 26.-CDelayed-Gen. Charles DeGaulle escaped death and injury today as thousands of Paris ians were thrown into a panic as the French capitals great Libera- ton Parade broke up in wild flurries of gunfire along the four-mile line of march.
 Several spectators were killed and dozens wounded.
 French Patriots began firing at roof tops from which French Fascist Militia had been sniping.
 The crackle of gunfire quickly spread along the line of march from the Arc de Triomphe to the famed Notre Dame Cathedral.
 The French claimed Nazi sym pathizers hid in a strategic spots along the route of the march to disrupt the parade and perhaps kill De Gaulle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
EIGHTH ARMY IS FIVE MILES FROM pE5AR0
Germans Withdrawing for Last Ditch Defense as
 Allies Forge Ahead

ROME, Aug. 28.-Attacking fierce ly against German forces with drawing slowly to their Gothic line defenses for a last ditch defense in northern Italy, Polish troops punched a path through Nazi strongholds behind the Metauro River and fought on across to Ar zilea, Allied headquarters an- nounced.
 Advances placed Eighth Army units in the Adriatic sector within five miles of the important port of Pesaro and only little more than 20 miles from Rimini, on the south- ern edge of the broad Pc Valley.
 Substantial gains were made by the Eighth Army, further inland. They crossed the Maggiore River in the mountains and captured Eos sombrone on the main lateral road to Fano.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-08-28
NEW RAID
 0NpADANG
 IS M ADE
Industrial Installations Hif Fires Stdrted-Ves-
 sells Sci Afire

COLOMBO, Ceylon, Aug. 28.-Al- lied carrier borne aircraft with the heavy support of Arranging East 'ern Fleet smashed again at Japan's industrial installations near Padang, on the west coast of the island of Sumatra, Dutch East Indies.
 This is the fourth blow against the islands installations since taken by the Japanese in March, 1922.
 The attack was carried out in the early hours last Thursday.
 The. chief target was the great cement and manufacturing plant at Indaroeng, near Padang, which SUD- plies the Japanese with material for Notifications of much of the occu- pied territory.
 A large number of heavy bombs were dropped on the plant and flames and smoke rose 1000 feet into the air.
 The planes also plastered Padangs Port Emmahaven airfield and Pa dang itself. Padang is the chief city on the western coast. of the island.
 In Emmahaven one merchant ves- sel of about $500 tons was hit four dimes and a vessel of about 2,500 tons was hit twice. Both were left burning fiercely.
 Wharves and warehouses at the coaling jetty and also the railyards were hit heavily, the communique states.