anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-15

The Bulletin Editorial Page Wednesday, April 15, 1958 Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin—C-5 And Where They Stop... UP WENT INCOME TAXES . . . UP WENT CIGARETTE TAXES . . . and now UP WILL GO PROPERTY TAXES, that is if Mr. Governor Brown has his way. His latest proposal is to build $100 million dollars worth of low-cost housing for the aged and the physically handicapped in the state. The bill has been introduced by Democrat Senator Hugh Burns of Fresno and has been approved by the Senate Governmental Efficiency Committee. It all sounds wonderful, but you and I know who will pay the bills. Presently the aged and the physically handicapped are better taken care of in California than anywhere in the United States, all at the expense of the taxpayer. It isn't that they should not be cared for, within reason. But the tendency is for those families who economically could well take care of their own, to throw burden on the state as a whole, a shifting of responsibility that should never land on the shoulders of the taxpayer. In cases where there is no care available then the state should be responsible. But under the present system, many a wealthy person and family are living it up at the taxpayer's expense. And, with the welcome mat out in such a lush fashion, California is attracting every aged individual in the United States that wants to get in on the free buffet. There is only one outlook for California under our present State Government, BANKRUPTCY. Governors Brown, and Soapy Williams of Michigan, can be classed as twins and may be responsible for the ruination of two Assignment: Washington by Ed Koterba WASHINGTON — Of all lawmakers, perhaps the No. 1 booster of the Marines is Representative Dan Flood (D., Pa.) He's so wrapped up in the Marine cause that when he gets up to root for the Leatherncks at appropriations hearings, the other Congressmen chant, "From the Halls of Montezuma." Flood, a snappy dresser and a man of dashing demeanor, hopes that those Leatherncks look up to him. He's done a lot for them, but his pet project is championing measures for their safety — especially on the highways. Not long ago he told a Marine officer that "this fellow Ford and his friends, with their lethal instruments, caused more trouble with the Marine Corps than the Japa ever did." He referred to the mayhem on the highways when Marines speed off on 72-hour leaves. Leatherncks should be more careful, he said. Then, the other day it happened. And since Flood is The Hill's most masterful reconteur, I'll quote him directly. This he rattled off to Major General D. M. Weller, Marine Corps assistant chief of staff at a defense appropriations hearing. "Two weeks ago Mrs. Flood and I were driving from here to Wilkes-Barre, and I was driving the car. Of course, maybe something should have been done about that in itself, but it was bad weather and from around the left end of my car, like a bat out of you-know-where, came this motor vehicle. "It went by me like a pay car passing a bum in the snow, sleet and rain. You never saw anything like it. He must have been doing" "So, later on I saw him loom up on the horizon and there was a Marine Corps sign on the back of the car. I said to my wife, 'Well, here are four more casualties.' "I started following this guy, crazy as he was. That fellow gave a performance that made my mustache stand right up on end. "I got in front of him on this highway. He had a Pennsylvania license and I had a Congressional sign on the back of my car, and I thought maybe this half-wit might catch on. "So I pulled in front of him and I stayed in front for a while so that he might see what I was trying to do. "Then he slammed down on his horn and tore around my left end again. If he had held his doors open, he could have used them for wings and taken off right over the mountain." This breathless tale intrigued me and I went around to get further details from the Congressman. His mustache was still on end, but it's always that way, waxed on the tips. Upshot of it all was that the law-maker traced the Marine's tags to his home address, just out of his district. He called the youth's mother. The woman, flabbergasted, promised to scold the boy. This was probably the first recorded case in history where a Congressman called a stranger long-distance to give a lecture for reckless driving. At that, those boys were lucky to get off with a lecture. The Congressman could've cut off their appropriations. (Copyright, 1950, by United Feature Syndicate Inc.) Two weeks ago Mrs. Flood and I were driving from here to Wilkes-Barre, and I was driving the car. Of course, maybe something should have been done about that in itself, but it was bad weather and from around the left end of my car, like a bat out of you-know-where, came this motor vehicle. "It went by me like a pay car passing a bum in the snow, sleet and rain. You never saw anything like it. He must have been doing 75 to get by me. He called the youth's mother. The woman, flabbergasted, promised to scold the boy. This was probably the first recorded case in history where a Congressman called a stranger long-distance to give a lecture for reckless driving. At that, those boys were lucky to get off with a lecture. The Congressman could've cut off their appropriations. (Copyright, 1950, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) Strange As It Seems By Elsie Hix INTERNATIONAL OFFICER— CHARLES LEE, English soldier, was a major in the British and Portuguese Armies, a major-general in the American and Polish Armies and a general in the Turkish Army! - 18th Century- TO WARN WOULD BE COUNTERFEITERS OF THE FATE OF A COUNTERFEITER WHO WAS ARRESTED IN HISH, THE HUGE COPPER POT, IN WHICH HE WAS BORED IN OIL, STILL HANGS ON THE WALL OF THE WEIGHING HOUSE, DEVENTER-OVERUGSEL, NOLLAND! THE AVOCADO WAS A STAPLE FOOD IN LATIN AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBIA DISCOVERED THE NEW WORLD! Baby Sitter FUTURE GENERATIONS INFLATION THE Family Scrapbook Your Birthday Cap WASHINGTON people may the Congress thing at the will put an e in labor un conceded pr on both side Actually, measures, e eliminate th been exposed ducted by H his committe One of the ments has s Meany, pre In an inte issue of "D ern Industry out that th stop the al cerpt: "Q. Do yo legislation Congress w power to c "A. Adeq these abuse by the uni union move what it can we have so to do this. no legal re ruption in a law-enforc don't have e We couldn't union office and say, "dont like i ing." Certain tate to tak proof of wr But we mu we haven't go out and Your Birthday by Stella WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 — Born today yours is a rather complex personality. In some things you are eminently practical and businesslike. Yet you have strong institutions and a rather firm belief in the mysterious and the unknown, which causes you to act at times without due deliberation. You are impulsive when it comes to helping others and seldom inquire into reasons, if you feel aid is needed. This tends to permit people to impose upon your good nature. Musical and artistic, you have a real gift for literary expression. You have a talent for understanding people and their motivations. There are times when you thoroughly enjoy social life and will overdo it. Then, just as suddenly, you weary of all that and withdraw into your shell, seeing no one at all. You like to pick and choose your close associates carefully and often prefer the company of a good book to people who bore you! Deeply emotional and affectionate, you are not the type to show your feelings and sometimes even those you love the most may never be aware of your devotion. A little more spontaneity in your personal life might bring you much more happiness. Among those born on this date are: Bliss Carman, poet; John Motley, diplomat and historian; Henry James, author. To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. Thursday April 16 ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)—Another key day for all your efforts. Press every opportunity for advancement now. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21)—Offer to help in some community enterprise by volunteering your services today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21)—Afairs pertaining to children and their activities take the spotlight. LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)—A fine day to spring a new idea and act upon it at once. You will benefit substantially. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—Important persons can further your job and your success potential. Your personality aids you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)—Romance and a journey appear in today's prospects. A honeymoon, perhaps? CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)—Business affairs, involving either a marital or business partner, should bring good profits. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)—Friendliness and cooperation appear to be the keynotes for continued success. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)—Be on your toes to seize a new opportunity today. Your whole future could depend upon it. (Copyright, 1959, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.). The Family Scrapbook Tips on Travel The months immediately ahead are ones during which the American family will be traveling the highways and byways in the family car. Of course, it will be fun, but long trips can be hard on children and their reactions equally on parents. One of the ways to guard against irritation is to have some ideas for car games in mind. If there is a variety on hand much of the boredom that children naturally feel can be avoided. Several of the companies whose business is automobiles and what it takes to keep them going have material that will be useful. Here are a few suggestions for places to write for free material: Shell Oil Co., 50 West 50th St., New York City — "Touring Can Be Child's Play." Ford Motor Car Co., 3000 Schaefer Rd., Dearborn, Mich. — "Ford Travel Games." Tidewater Associated Oil Co., 17 Batter Place, New York City — "The Trip Record Book." (Copyright, 1959, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.). The Lighter Side by Frank Eleazer WASHINGTON (UPI) — Even in this town, where there are 754 newspaper and wire service reporters and almost as many publicity agents, it was a little surprising to hear that Lassie had called a press conference. It took a half hour and a half-dozen phone calls to confirm my impression that this was utterly ridiculous. Why, Lassie wasn't even in town. It was Rin Tin Tin who was here and was desirous of meeting the press. Rinty, as his friends call him, was registered in 700B, the presidential suite at the Sheraton Park. He had six rooms, in one of which an attendant stood ready considerable temptation to him and imminent peril to herself. Luckily, though, trainer Frank Barnes had admonished Rinty this was a business trip. Nuzzles Binky Strictly in line of duty, Rin Tin Tin nuzzled Binky for the photos, sniffed (but in un-canine deference to orders refrained even from licking) a juicy dinosaur-sized bone served courtesy of the hotel on a big tray by a reluctant white-coated waiter, and for picture purposes tied up the phone for 10 minutes. I guess he's not as smart as he's pictured though, because when the hotel operator asked what was his or- Thursday April 16 ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20)—Another key day for all your efforts. Press every opportunity for advancement now. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21) — Offer to help in some community enterprise by volunteering your services today. GEMINI (May 22-June 21) — Affairs pertaining to children and their activities take the spotlight now. Help out! CANCER (June 22-July 23) — Devote this day to giving pleasure to a group of children. Perhaps one has a birthday. LEO (July 24-Aug. 23) — You will get the spotlight today, so take the initiative and push a project through quickly. VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) — Social affairs seem to be on the agenda for today. Accept an invitation; have fun. ON GUARD ALWAYS! CO. "B" 161st AIB 600 S. Brookhurst. Fullerton Phone TRojan 1-1705 Capt. Ralph E. Comstock Commanding It took a half hour and a half-dozen phone calls to confirm my impression that this was utterly ridiculous. Why, Lassie wasn't even in town. It was Rin Tin Tin who was here and was desirous of meeting the press. Rinty, as his friends call him, was registered in 700B, the presidential suite at the Sheraton-Park. He had six rooms, in one of which an attendant stood ready with hair of the dog, in case anybody got bit. Nobody did, but some of those present possibly had been bit somewhere else the night before. Hire Local Dog Whether it was to guard Rinty, or keep free-loaders out of the bar, I don't know, but a police dog named Tim, hired from a local detective agency, kept watch at the main corridor door. This turned out to be a handy thing as many of the nice old ladies and toddlers who showed up mistook him for the host. This tended to keep down somewhat the population density, temperature, and humidity in the parlor, where Rinty himself was encamped. As everybody knows, Rin Tin Tin is a handsome, king-size German shepherd, allegedly the fourth in a line stretching back to 1918 and one of the Kaiser's trenches. So naturally I had some good questions ready about West Berlin, etc. But I soon gave up trying to ask them. Rinty was being pushed, patted, mauled and admired by a large uncritical group, of average age about 7, and the fact nobody drew back a nub testified to his superhuman restraint. In addition, a 6½-pound maltese ball of white canine fluff named Binky, identified as part of a reception committee, was flirting with Rinty at what I thought was Nuzzles Binky Strictly in line of duty, Rin Tin Tin nuzzled Binky for the photos, sniffed (but in un-canine deference to orders refrained even from licking) a juicy dinosaur-sized bone served courtesy of the hotel on a big tray by a reluctant white-coated waiter, and for picture purposes tied up the phone for 10 minutes. I guess he's not as smart as he's pictured though, because when the hotel operator asked what was his order, please, he just opened his mouth and dropped the phone on the floor. I never did get to ask Rinty what he had in his mind. However, there was a mimeographed announcement on the hall table noting that Rin Tin Tin is appearing currently on ABC television, in the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Also, as I beat my way through the crowd toward the door, a pretty lady named Norton who works for the hotel yelled after me: "Be sure and mention the Sheraton-Park!" So I'm pretty sure I got the message anyway. Farmer McCabe There’s just not much news here lately. Even the movie divorce cases are off of the front pages. Congress is out of session. Ike is playing golf down in Georgia. Nixon is sticking around the house pretty close. Sen. Humphrey has decided not to make Whistle Stop tours at this time. Elliott Roosevelt was not drunk in his car, he was only sleeping—and Governor Brown can't quite make up his mind if he'll run for President or be drafted, or continue to stay behind California's Assemblymen with his Big Stick... Like I said, there's just no news - much. Farmer McCabe (all rights reserved) Capitol Dispatch by David Lawrence WASHINGTON — The American people may not realize it yet, but the Congress isn't going to do anything at this session that really will put an end to the racketeering in labor unions. This is already conceded privately by the leaders on both sides. Actually, none of the proposed measures, even if passed, would eliminate the corruption that has been exposed at the hearings conducted by Senator McClellan and his committee. One of the most significant comments has just come from George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO. In an interview in the current issue of "Dun's Review and Modern Industry," Mr. Meany pointed out that the unions alone cannot stop the abuses. Here is an excerpt: "Q. Do you believe that the labor legislation now pending in the Congress will provide adequate power to curb these abuses? "A. Adequate power? Frankly, these abuses could not be stopped by the unions alone. The trade-union movement is trying to do what it can in this field. We think we have some moral responsibility to do this. But the AFL-CIO has no legal responsibility to curb corruption in union locals. We aren't a law-enforcement agency, and we don't have the power of subpoena. We couldn't possibly call a trade-union official before our council and say, 'We are suspicious; we don't like the way things are going.' Certainly we would not hesitate to take action where we had proof of wrongdoing or corruption. But we must have the proof, and we haven't got the machinery to go out and make these investigations." Labor unions have not only a monopoly power in being able to fix wages in an entire industry, but they have a monopoly power with respect to memberships. In some lines, they can prevent an applicant from getting a job. They can force a member out of a union through various devices and deprive him of his means of livelihood. This type of potential coercion makes it difficult for anyone who is aware of corruption to give testimony to the law-enforcement authorities for fear of punishment by union officials. No such power over the individual is held by any other trade organization or private But the APOLLO has no legal responsibility to curb corruption in union locals. We aren't a law-enforcement agency, and we don't have the power of subpoena. We couldn't possibly call a trade-union official before our council and say, 'We are suspicious; we don't like the way things are going.' Certainly we would not hesitate to take action where we had proof of wrongdoing or corruption. But we must have the proof, and we haven't got the machinery to go out and make these investigations. "So, to answer your question, we don't feel that the requirements of the Kennedy-Ervin Bill would eliminate corruption. We do think it would curb some of these people because they will have to report all their financial transactions. We think the Kennedy-Ervin Bill is a step in the right direction, but the real problem of corruption is the failure of the law-enforcement authorities to act. The juke-box and coin-machine business points it up quite clearly. Here's one of our big industries, in the billion-dollar class, and it's honey-combed with gangsters and thugs operating with the connivance of greedy business men and with the cognizance of the law-enforcement authorities. "It is quite obvious that the real answer to corruption, whether in unions or anywhere else, is better law enforcement. Nobody runs to the American Bankers Association every time a cashier defaults or somebody on the inside robs a bank—they expect the local district attorney to handle that. When companies engage in business frauds, nobody runs to the chamber of commerce or the National Association of Manufacturers and says, 'What are you going to do about law enforcement?' No, they expect the local district attorney to do it." This correspondent read the foregoing quotation to Senator McClellan and asked him for his opinion on it. The Arkansas senator said: "They say they do not have the power, and that is correct. They can't stop a Hoffa. That's why laws are needed. If they had the power, and would be diligent in exercising it, we probably wouldn't but they have a monopoly power with respect to memberships. In some lines, they can prevent an applicant from getting a job. They can force a member out of a union through various devices and deprive him of his means of livelihood. This type of potential coercion makes it difficult for anyone who is aware of corruption to give testimony to the law-enforcement authorities for fear of punishment by union officials. No such power over the individual is held by any other trade organization or private association of any kind. Obviously it is the duty of states to preserve order and punish crimes within their borders. But when wrongdoing is of an interstate character—and virtually all the unions have been placed under interstate commerce by acts of Congress and by judicial decisions—it would appear that ultimately federal legislation will be necessary. In fact, Congress enacted several years ago the first of its antiracketeering statutes, and these have never been held to be an improper exercise of federal authority. (Copyright, 1950, New York Herald Tribune Inc.)" FROM The Mail Box April 13, 1950 Mr. Howard Loudon, Publisher Anaheim Bulletin 232 South Lemon Street Anaheim, California Dear Editor: Congratulations to you and your fine staff on winning one of the Sixth Annual CTA-SS Communications Award for "consistent, positive, balanced, and accurate presentation of school news and features during 19680." These districts wish to thank you, too, for the fine coverage you have over the years given the news of our schools. 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