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Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
AttIee Retains
Alexander in
Admiralty Post

LONDON. Aug. 3. DUP-A. Y
Alexander. first lord of the adj
mirulty III the Churchill coalition
government. was renamed to that
post Friday IN the Labor govern
ment Of Prime Minister Clement
Attlee.
Additional appointments to Att
lees cabinet were announced after
he called on King George VI at
Buckingham Palace. He nance
some key members OF his govern
ment last week before hurrying TO
PotSdam for the conclu: ion Of the
Big Three conference
James Chuter Eue was named
secretary OF state for the home
department. Lord Addison became
dominions secretary.
Frederick William Pcthick-IaW-
renee was appointed India and
Burma secretary. George Henry
Hall became colonial .ecrrrary
John James lawson VAS appointed
war secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
Auburn's S Cafes
May Get Points
And End Strike

AUBURN, Cal, Aug. g. UP)-A
possible end to a sit down strike >
of IS restaurants, closed since We'd
nesday in a dispute over ration
points, appeared in sight Friday
following negotiations between the
national office Office OF Price Ad-
ministration and Representative
Clair Engle.
Engle planned a telephone call to
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles
after telling Deputy Administrator
Max Mccullough that scarcity Of
ration points allotted TO Auburn
and other northern California res
taurants had created a critical
situation.
The congressman said that itin-
Grant fruit workers here and in
other communities threatened with
mass closures Of restaurants were
leaving at the heighth Of the sea
son when their work is Sd badly
needed because of their inability
TO get food.
Restaurant operators. who said
tuesday the closure would be for
80 DAYS, Thursday told Engle their
minimum" needs of reOpening
Engle told the OPA official the
terms included increase in point al
lotment, a point subsidy and mOdi-
fication Of a requirement that new
business increase 20 per cent before
new points can be allotted.
Mccullough said the OPA would
lower the figure for business gain
TO 10 per cent but fatty turned
down the request for increased point
allotments and said he would con-
slider other demands, Engle de-
clared.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
= AMBlINe
A4FfoR1ER
And He's Rig ht,-

And He's Right
The circulation department ot
tins newspaper is accustomed To
complaints. What With he boyp.W I
shortage, uncertainty d. the mails.
ctr. and KNOWS that things viii
eventually srraiguten out. But here
j., complaint from q reader Of -
years man ana boy that cot qui K
action. My name is Francis no
tlce that il and nv paper comes
addressed to Frances and the whole
darntd station wants TO know when
| Joined the WAVES. I hope YOU
can see nv point and take some
quick measures for relief because
have been needed 50 much now that
I look like 2 PIN cushion and feel
much worse"
YoW worries are OYER. Francis
from noW uu III our files YOU arr F
Nr~Dilt Sk2c. with the ships COM
pany supply department.. ar the
Port Hucucm' naval base.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
DooIi+tIe Calls for One
Commander i'm Pacific

TENTH ARMY HEAD
QUARTERS. OkINAWA.
Aug. ,. CUP)-Lt. Gen.
James III. DOolittle. com
mander of the Eighth Air Fore
called for the appointment Of d
single supreme commander for fht
Pacific war in an Army Air Pore
DAY speech Wednesday.
He told soldiers Of Gen. joseph
w Stilwells Tenth Army he wle
convinced that unity Of command
through the naming Of 4 .ngle
overall commander for ground. sr4
and air forces was essential for
victory over Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
Child Neglect
Count Faces
BrawIey Woman

Helen Martinez. 81. Brawley Mex
lean mother. is being held in the
county Jail awaiting hearing on
-harges of contributing to the de-
linquency of minors when she alleg-
adly neglected her two children.
The youngsters, aged two and
three. are in the county hospital
where they were taken when proba-
ton officers said they found them
dirty and covered with serious skin
infections from heat and neglect.
Justice of the Peace J. B. Miller
set bail at $4,000 and the mother
will appear for her preliminary
hearing on August Is
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

D0ol.itles remarks made him the
first general officer IN the Pacific
campaign tl criticize publicly the
present divided command in that
rhcater
Under the present -etup. Gen
Dougl4s Macarthur commands all
ARMY forces IN the Pacific and
Admiral Chester w. Nimitz all
Navy forces Each has a numb "
Of air forces under lis command
This dispatch was relayed
through Manila. and presumably
WaS approved BY censors in Mac
Arthur'S CCmmand.l
DOolittle said unity Of command
had proved itself in North Africa
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

ley Diesel plant filled in. In e
Centre there were only intermittent
flashes Of off-poWer.
Wind and rain contributed to in
terruptionS in the Northend area
III addition to lightning, while in
other affected areas lightning was
the sole cause of the trouble. Cali
patria was out of power for a period
OF SIX minutes Thursday evening.
The Parker dam line. Reclamation
Bureau set-up, had lightning trou-
Bile. and, this together with an op-
eratiOnS error caused five minute
total interruption.
AT Westmorland lightning cut off
rural areas for brief periods.
Wind made travel in the Yuma
desert hazardous as the sand piled
up on Highway 80. Motorists had to
wait out the windstorm and could
proceed only after highway equip
ment had cleared the SAND drifts.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
P0TSDAM TALKS hint RUSS AID lN>PAC|F|C
Laval Gets jeers
From Petain Jury
As Crowd Laughs
Denies Charges That
lie Acclaimed
End of the Republic"

PARIS. Aug, 3. (UP)-
Pierre Laval was charged
Fri day with eXclaiming
"Thrre goes tln Republic.'
when he affixed his signature at
N.clv 70 tire new French consttu-
ton.
IN 2 dramatic Interpolation Of
Laval oNn testimony III the trial
# Marshal Henri Philippe Petain
nn a charge Of treason the man who
was called Frances evil genius"
wa, said TO have proclaimed the end
u. Republican Fran e when he sign
ed thc constitutions! documents.
TURNS on ACCUSTR
Laval. fire flashing from MS dark
eyes an2rily turned To his 2Ccuser.
Pierre de Ia Pomerlye. former Secre-
t9ry general Of the French -enate.
Il am not a Fascist he shouted
n cracked voice II am not a Nazi.
! love tile republic"
The court room rocked with slr-
'donic laughter.
Enraaed, Lava. turned TO the
nertators ana >houted
You can Taught"
Laval insisted he did nJt rcmem-
Der making any such remark but
Pomarlye insisted that hr had sat
ii the table in the hall ol the Maj
cStic hotel in VicLy where Laval
signed the three acts Of :ne con5tl-
tuition.
REPEATS CHARGE
AS YOU >igncd them. Pomerayc
-lid Solemnlv YOU aid. There
Car- the ReDublicl"
The charge IH1t Laval had signed
the constitution in fun knowledge
trat he Was affiXing his name to
the death warrant Of the Third Re
public came in the midst of 4
lengthy story by Laval of his pre-
war Diplomatic maneuverings which
ne insisted was motivated by 4 de-
sire for peace"
When he said: I hate war. I
l11the war War does not pay. even
when You are victorious" the Jurors
At the Petain trial jeered openly
1t him
In his dnl0matic searChinqs for
peace. laval said, he went to the
Duke Of Windsor. then the Prime
o. Wales and urged that Britain
make 4 deal with German similar
r. the one laval had made with
italy at the time Of the Hoare-Laval
NEGOTIATIONS.
Laval speaking in a rasping voice
with his tobacrO-stained teeth
showing under his Srragglv mus
tache. testified as a witness in the
. treason trial Of Marshal Henri Phil
ippe Petain
The ewes OF the old marshal and
ne man who has been called the
evil genius" of Franco did not meet
rs Laval nervoU1ly StrCde into the
courtroom. Pcta'u SlumDed in hi
chair. his eyes staring into space.
Laval p.m7ed into an account of
Continued on Page 6. Column f.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

pork. lard, butter, sugar and even
soap, as well as chickens, until the
spring Of 1916 at least
The nations food boss said the
fear Of being caught with food sur
plu5eS on VI day was the "basic
cause" Of present shortages.
The farmer is "hesitant to pro-
duce" after his experiences in 1914
with market gluts in pork and eggs.
Anderson said, and his confidence
must be strengthened with price
support.
Anderson disclosed that more U. S.
butter than ever now is being Ship
ped to our Allies" under some new
supply arrangements necessary to
The strategy of the war"
Il am not privileged to reveal the
facts OF the case, but. believe me.
The end is worth the price" he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
Heat Gets Blame
For Death of
BrawIey Resident

William Thomas Leaven, So. Braw-
ley vegetable inspector, who had
been under a doctors care for some
time. was found dead at his home.
26O X street in Brawley Thursday.
and Deputy Coroner Orval Walker
who was called to investigate. said
heat was a contributing factor to
his death.
The body was taken 70 Thornton's s
mortuary awaiting the arrival of
Mrs Leaven who was out OF the val
ley on ! vacation. according to the
Brawley police department.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

Sicily and Europe and added point
cdly.
We had divided command
Ptari HarbOr
He praised raa C1- rdination W.
the various armle navies and si-
forces under Gen Dwight ID Eigen-
hover IN the European. African
and Mediterranean campaigns. He
lauded Eisenhower for his open
mindedneSs' in understanding the
respective functiOns Of the different
services.
Ground. sea and air ccnstitu
members of a team-all Strivinr for
the same goal and each heining
the other Doclittlc aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

Dtei on the market soon. He listed
prospects Of increased production.
NIt-backS in military purchases and
better distribution as the reasons.
Your butcher should be back at
work this fall and winter" he said.
Anderson warned. however. that
the outlook for other foods is not
80 bright
AS things look now" he said.
were going to be short of eggs,
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
StuIin prois es
italys Stond
a oinst Japs
Allied Break With S pain Pends Under
Decisions Announced by Big Three;
Whole Military Outlook Discussed
IN PHIL NVIT

IWNDVN. Aug M 0TF0-TNc T0r-IIum Ir-1IrITInn
>pmred prcuIation Friday tina. Russia may enter the
Putt war And tE- western Allies may break diplomatic
relations Nith Spain.
While Japan was not mentioned IN TIM BIZ, Three COM
munqur tie fact that Russia joined i'm conferences ON
m'"N matters "i common Interest," although the Euro
pean suggested that the Pacific conflict had
been discussed.
Charles Arno United Press correspondent ut Pot>dam
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
HaitIer's Kin
Is Set Free

21ST ARMY GROUP HEAD
QUARTERS, Germany. Aug. 3. up
-Alois Hitler, half-brother Of Adolf
has been given q clean bill Of health
by British security authorities ana
released from custody, it was an
nOunced Friday.
Al0is Hitler was not associated
with Adolf and was blameless for
German war crimes. the British an
nounced. They said he had been
arrested almost a month ago in the
Hamourg area.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
BREAK PREDICTED

He was absolutely scared stiff W
being associated with the fuehrer's
activities in any way" q British
statement said
Alois Hitler had fled to Hamburg
ahead OF the Russians from Berlin
where he kept an obscure tavern in
q working class district He was be-
lleyed not to have seen Adolf in
years except as one Of q crowd IN
Berlin streets during q Hitler pro-
CeSsiJn
He disclaimed lII knowledge of
Hitlers death.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

Radio Tokyo reported that 100
American fighter -bombers carried
forward the relentless assault. shoot
ns up military targets i'll the great
e Tokyo area only a few hours
litter Manila and Guam communi-
ode, Tailed up the results Of three
more attacks Un the Japanese ISL
uudS
hiC SIA\GS FROM TWO
Tokyo lld lU5 Mustangs, preSum-
ably from IWo, had attacked Ut-un-
miya Omiyl Mac1ashi and TAXA
-HkI III two waves about lU am. All
four cities lie on the other rim Of
The greater Tokyo area.
Three Of the raiders We're shot
down and two others heavily dam
.eed. Tokyo claimed.
Radio Osaka confessed that Amer
ian st!ating raids had interrupted
japanese train schedules and Gre
9ted considerable confusion. An
emergency meeting Of railway per
-onnel has been held 10 study means
p Continued On Page 6. Col -
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
Anderson Sees Civilians
Euting More BeefrS Soon

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.
DUP)-S 'crctYry Of Agri-
culture Clinton p. Anderson
Friday offered civilians the
char.I. uN- th4t Beef -.,Iks ana
IlJ-t. tr- ,anns lack this fall
auJ winter
Wr.ims IN thc current issue Of
American magazine. Anderson said
there should be- "apprcciLbly more"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

President Truman aboard the
Cruiser Augusta Ell route home frCm
his first Big Three meeting. is pre-
pairing personal report on the con-
ference He will deliver it to the
nation by radio and may be pre-
pared to give more details Of the
decisions reached-and of the many
unmentioned issues.
The major unanswered question
is: What role does Russia plan to
play IN the closing days Of the war
against Japan? Few had antiCi-
pated that the Big Three commun-
iQue woul dgive more than a hint
On an issue of such tremendous i'm
port, 50 that lack of specific men
ton of it was not a surprise here.
But there was little doubt that
the military matters of common
interest" discussed by the chiefs Of
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
B. 29 aid Mines
Isolate Jops
From Continent
Blockade Shuts Off Homeland as
Hundreds Of Thousands Tons
Of Shipping Is Lost in Sea Lanes

GU AM. Aug. ,. tUF)-The relentless air offensive
aRan Japan numbered around the clock Friday and the
20th Air Force announced that E-29S have blocked
pIetcy shipping hrWrcn the Japanese home islands and
continental Asia.
Every haboI o any consequence the Japanese home
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

Idulj'u lilJl significance also WIS
seen in the fact that Premier Stain
saw fit to sign declaration Obli4ue-
y cOmplinenling Italy Tor joining
the war against Japan
KIS IS ASSISTANCE
This might indicate that the mii-
tary matters under discussion by the
Big Three included future Russian
assistance. if not participation III The
Far Eastern war, ArnOt said
tCBS Correspondent Edward Mur-
row broadcast from London that II
had become clear during the Pots
dam conference that 1T is the pur-
pose 1t Generalissimo Stain TO en-
ter the war against JAPAN
William Ragsdalc, head Of the
British foreign office press section.
declined a press conference TO an
swtr questions regarding the uomr-
ct me military matters mentioned
in the cOmmuniduc.
Almost in the same breath. how
ever. ne conceded thar Admiral Ori
Louis Mountbattcn supreme Allied
commander in southeast Asia. "hIl-
pened tu return tO Britain % Ir.l.
by roundabout route tnlIu.E
Po-Sdam during the big Three r--
sIOns
TOKYO HOPEFUL
Radio Tokyo hopefully u.rra .u
ltS illst comment uu tur PJt.dlm
declaration that The 81 Three con-
spicuuusly failed tU make auy rri-
crcnce 10 the Pacific ur the var
against Japan.
Tokyo broadcast The Cpmmuu-
iqucs reference I'd military discus
sIons without comment
Spanish exile sources hailed the
Big Thrce's blunt denunciatiOn of
Spain as u death blow to the Franco
government. Madrid dispatches said
the warning had brought mrasiness.
though not panic. in responsible
Spanish circles.
Ralph Forte, United Press CORE
Sponuent in Madrid. cabled that
millions Of Spaniards were wonder
ing whether the declaration would
be followed by restrictions Oh ex-
ports to Spain and severance of re-
lationS.
BREAK PREDICTED
Luis Araquistain, London delegate
% the anti-FrancO Spanish junta
flatlY predicted that the United
States and Britain viii break rela-
tions with Spain Russia never has
recognized the Franco government
Continued en- Page 6, Col. J.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03

IanQ mas DcCn SOWN MIt-I mlne: tine
20th Air Force reported, as has
every hurbor from K rrl to .he
Soviet Manchgku1 L4Idrr
MANY hundreds %. thousands Ot
tons Of Japlnr-c -hIppin- have been
unk by thr-t mMc and rcpar.
from OEluIWt Mia tLut jNr u 900 y
dp japanese on klu, ,hu were
threatened vish additional disaster
~s t.pAoou- ia,hcd the emma seq.
further iaularin4 Japan from vital
mainland supDlie,
RAIL LINES HARD HIT
PrO1rt >Nr dIslntr2rat.un Of The
Japanese homeland was Intensified
by attack un rai. transportation
which began 10 ever The vital artcr-
Ias on which JupJrr-c~cit!rs depend
for food a.u JspIur-e Ny indus
tries depend 1or shipment Of sup
Pile
The B-29 mlnc-Ilyine program
vas described as The greatest i'll
history ana 4 spokesman aid that
there are now no major shipping
ports or harbOrS remaining tnat Of
Itr safett 70 JupLneSe shipping.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
Senators Give Approval
TO Big Three Decisions

staff Of the United States, Britain
and Russia involved japan. It was
also noted that Generalissimo Stain
had signed CJmmunique Whlcn
praised italy for at least joining the
Allies i'll the struggle against Ja-
pan-nOtice that the Russians no
longer are concerned about offend
inc the .IananpSe
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
TRUMAN TO REPORT

ern Germany contained the seed Of
another war"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
ARE SATISFIED

The senate had recessed for two
months "a hours before the results
Continued on Page s. Column g
Imperial Valley press., 1945-08-03
WEATHER

Maximum Thursday lO7, minimum
, Friday n; am. Friday 70, humid
ity Il; noon Friday 80. humidity IL;
pm. Thursday 50, humidity CO.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07
MoMrnmg,
MRePonltzZ
By M/SGT. KEN MILLER

A first class private and a first
class singer is Ernie Scheen OF
Camp Davis.
Wilmington music lovers have
heard Ernie at various local ap-
pearances, particularly the big
war bond rally couple of weeks
ago. And if your radio listening
habits are right, you heard him
last night on the weekly Camp
Davis broadcast. Johnny Comes
Marching Home,' over WMFD at
Sis.
Ernie was born in Vienna, few
doors away from the home OF
Franz Schubert. And whether this
fact has anything to do with it or
not Ernie's particular pleasure IS
singing the songs of the famous
Austrian composer.
At the age of eight Ernie joined
the Vienna opera company and
sang with it until his voice changed
six years later. Then he switched
10 fiddling and joined the orches-
ira. Years passed and Ernie built
up an enviable European reputa-
ton as violinist and singer with the
Vienna State Opera Company.
When Hitler came into Austria,
Schoen LELAND subsequent events
have proved that Austria would
have been better off keeping Ernie
and letting Adolf go. But Austria's
loss was Czechoslovakia's gaia.
Later Ernie egan travelling
around the world, eventually land
ing in Singapore. When the Japa.
nese invasion of Indo China go:
under way, Ernie joined the Brit.
iSh Army, serving with it until he
was discharged for malaria.
Coming to America, Ernie soon
became recognized as a leading
tenor with the San Francisco Opera
company, and later proceeded On
to Hollywood where he sang and
fiddled for radio and motion pic.
lures.
Then came the war-again.
And back into uniform went
Ernie Schoen. Only this time the
uniform was that of his adopted,
and he hopes-permanent, country.
AS matter of fact, Ernie's big
gest worry Of the moment is that
he still has traces OF an Austrian
accent. He wants to be an Ameri-
can - legally, vocally, and every
other way.
Ernie's career in the Army
brought him to Camp Davis, and
mere he has been featured in mum.
erous musical presentations.
Inc boys at camp go for his
powerful tenor voice, and the citi.
aens Of Wilmington go for it, too.
30 what can we do but predict
mat he'll probably come marching
nome again with Johnny one OF
mese Wednesday nights.
And this in one guy who'll be
listening.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07
u1DCE CONTINUES
CASE OF SHEPARD

rbe case of Harvey Shepard,
,, in identified Sunday night by
Veg ,,,hite women as the assailant
w. robbed and assaulted them
WI night, was continued in
Fpta4c T court yesterday morn.
hee mill June "A. He was charged
ln ;sb assault on a female and rob-
WIZ. nr on one count, and with as
ps '.+ nm a female and attempted
sobbery on another.
IO Shenard, who gave his address
a96 S Seventh street, was 1odg-
a, IL, iail Sunday. Following the
essaortification by Mrs. j. L. Ben
I ~. M Grace street, and Mrs.
~" n White, ia Grace street, the
y, " was arrested on technical
ssroe of vagrancy Sunday night
cn pd 9jaced under $500 bond.
'' ue was taken into custody by
officers E. B. Murray and N. J..
UIoIfe and Harry Fales, of the
Bureau Of Identification.
a. according to police reports, Mrs.
paoton said that she and Mrs.
White. daughter of Traffic Officer
J. Hale and wife of Night Pa
+roIman White, were on their way
home accompanied by Juanita
White. 10, and Frances Peretti, g.,
n.aen the robbery and attack &C.
Cured.
grabbing Mrs. Benton's pocketbook
and men attempted to snatch Mrs.
Whites purse. Both women re-
nortedly grabbed the man and tried
N hold him. The attacker was
aid to have fought back, hitting
Mrs Benton on the right side of
her face. and striking Mrs. White
in the mouth. Mrs. White was
Knocked down and dragged several
feet on the ground.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07
MIDDLE EAST NATIONS
FIGHT LOCUST PLAGUE

1ERUSALEM, June 6.-R-
Middle east nations have united in
oatlle against plague of locusts
threatening to destroy crops, in
sualhg one swarm 1875 miles long
which flew into Saudi Arabia.
MODERN anti-locust war, an ex-
ample OF international cooperation,
Aas ended the battle against the
s ulSectS IN Saudi Arabia, but the
TImusgle still is underway in Egypt,
a aaq Syria, Transjordan, and Pal
A4tl-locust steps were drawn up
W caro- conferences Of middle
e sos! authorities, directed by the
anu-locust bureau in London head
~ H. oy the Russian expert, Prof.
'"AOF.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07
Special Features Set
For Carolina Openins

To signal the official OPEN
ing of Carolina Beach, sched-
uled for Friday, Saturday and
Sunday, June 8, 9 and 10,
beach committees have design
ed a series of special features
to mark the occasion, officials
announced yesterday.
The program will. be launch
ed by Baby Parade Friday
afternoon at 5 o'clock, and
prizes will be awarded the win
ming babies by committee
headed by Mrs. Frank Posey.
For the most unique costume
in the costume parade SEIZED.
uled for Saturday afternoon,
judges will make awards.
At 8 o'clock Saturday night,
a street square dance will be
held.
A beauty pageant to elect the
Queen of Carolina Beach will
be staged Sunday, June 10, and
all contestants are asked to
register with Mrs. Gene Rey-
nOlds, Northside Bath House,
who is chairman of the Contest
committee. Judging of beauties
will be in various classes: best
blond, red-h d, brunette,
brownette, the best local girl
and the best out of town girl,
Awards and prizes will be
given to winners in each class,
with a special award for the
queen.
The Carolina Beach Chamber
of Commerce advises that the
beach will have adequate facili-
ties for weekend visitors in its
cottages, hotels and homes.
Riding devices and other
amusement features have nm
dergone complete renovation
and redecoration.
First aid and Nfe-saving
equipment and personnel are
already on duty.
Approximately 100000 pound!
# grease are being salvaged eacl
month in Army camps througl
he use of great interceptors.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07

Glasses will meet five days a
short mid-morning recess. Work
will be given for grades second
through eighth in subjects Tor
which there is a sufficient de-
mand. Small classes, less than Is
students to a teacher, are Planned
to allow more personal attention to
individual pupils.
For those who are unable tc
register on Saturday there Will be
a special registr alton period Mon
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-06-07

day. All must present report cards
upon registering. A fee of $40 is
payable upon registration.
The elementary summer school
VIII be under the supervision of
Mrs. Lucille K. Shuffler, principal
OF Sunset Park school and the
faculty will be composed of regu-