anaheim-gazette 1925-08-13

Orange County Adds To Paved Highways Good Work Reported During the Past Year Fourteen miles of new paved road were constructed in Orange county during the last year. In addition to this new paving, more than four miles of road were thickened or widened. All of the new paving was done under assessment districts and county aid, while the work of remodeling the old highways was financed by special bond issues. The longest stretch of new road built last year by the department was on West Seventeenth street. Five miles of concrete paving were laid in this job. North street, northeast of Anaheim, is another new concrete road which was built in the last year. It is a mile in length. Tustin avenue and Santa Clara avenue also were paved with asphaltic concrete to the widths of 16 and 18 feet, respectively. The Buena Park road and Placentia streets were among the larger contracts let during the year. Fairview avenue and the Hansen road add more than two miles to the total. Increased traffic necessitated the widening of 6000 feet of Santa Ana canyon highway from a 16 to an 18-foot thoroughfare. Likewise, the Santiago boulevard was widened for a length of nearly two-thirds of a mile. Verano street, which approaches Garden Grove from the south, was one of the roads exposed to heavy traffic and required thickening. All the construction work was done under contract, two inspectors from the county road department being kept busy most of the time. About the same amount of concrete and asphaltic concrete was laid last year. Although authorities disagree as to just what is the best all-around paving material, concrete is the favorite material material. According to J. L. McBride, county engineer, the concrete pavement constructed this year will not have the objectionable feature of rough tar connections. These, he says, although they cone where the river breaks out into the valley, and by the commencement of check dams in the mountains. The tri-counties reforestation committee and the conservation association, under the leadership of Francis Cuttle, have pioneered in this good work; but in view of the tremendous importance of the waters of the river and the growing value of all water supply in Southern California, the time has come when the problem should be tackled by state and, if possible, by federal agencies. We have not had occasion to worry much about floods in Southern California for several years; but a cycle of wet winters will come again, and then the problem of flood control will be vital. The problem of irrigation and a domestic water supply is more urgent. The water plane almost all over Southern California is being lowered by increased pumping and insufficient rainfall, and looking to the future, we can only hope to maintain the supply needed for our present population and for that which we should and can have by means of extensive conservation works. That fact may as well be faced frankly and preparations made to meet the issue. It will no doubt cost the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange money in the future for water conservation on the Santa Ana river and elsewhere, but unless we are satisfied to see our growth checked, we should make the expenditures cheerfully. The preservation of what we have and the development of the future depend on more water, and it is none too soon to lay the foundation for future action. That is what we are doing by the appropriation of $25,000, and we should face the fact cheerfully that this is only the beginning—Riverside Press. Automobile Notes Although the motorists of the country paid nearly $80,000,000 during 1924 in the form of gasoline tax, it is estimated that the amount will approximate $100,-000,000 in 1925. Thirty-five of the 48 states and the District of Columbia imposed taxes last year ranging from 1 to 4 cents a gallon. Arkansas was the only state having the 4-cent tax last year. Most of us are counties reforestation have been interested some time and lowering of water. "We realize that we need to protect this territory and our climate because the general it is facing. Then in every way to realize that..." All the construction work was done under contract, two inspectors from the county road department being kept busy most of the time. About the same amount of concrete and asphaltic concrete was laid last year. Although authorities disagree as to just what is the best all-around paving material, concrete is the favorite material. According to J. L. McBride, county engineer, the concrete pavement constructed this year will not have the objectionable feature of rough tar connections. These, he says, although they may be only a quarter or an eighth of an inch above the surface of the concrete, are sufficient to make heavy vehicles bounce over them and damage the pavement on the further side. Inspectors have been instructed to allow any rough connections in this county. All the roads constructed by the county are financed by a segregated budget, which provides for the maintenance of the main strip of paving itself, and also the "shoulder." This term, in road department parlance, means the curb, or the cement or dirt binding at the edge of the paved way. The "shoulder," no matter how it may be built, will eventually require additional attention and maintenance, and it is remembered in the road budget. Hundreds of men were employed in the construction of roads in Orange county last year. The new road-building program, as embodied in the plans of the supervisors, will be awaited with interest, one county official said today. "It may be more than 14 miles next year," he said. The road budget, as formulated by Engineer McBride, was presented to the board of supervisors last week. Rubber Factory at Huntington Beach A step toward redemption of the American rubber market will be taken with the start of active operations by the Rubber Products Company of America at Huntington Beach, according to W. H. Yetman, president of the corporation. Yetman, who spoke before the Chamber of Commerce recently, declared that his company is entirely financed and will start operations at once. That the process used by the company in reclaiming old rubber from worn-out tires and other rubber goods will revolutionize the rubber industry and allow the United States to combat the British prices until American rubber plantations are producing, was the declaration of Yetman. The process as followed by the company utilizes every piece of old tire or rubber article. By a secret operation, the rubber is removed from the tires and is given almost as much life as originally, it is said. The success of the plant will demonstrate to other people that the thing is feasible, and it will not be long before many plants of a similar nature will exposed to heavy traffic and required thickening. Automobile Notes Although the motorists of the country paid nearly $80,000,000 during 1924 in the form of gasoline tax, it is estimated that the amount will approximate $100,-000,000 in 1925. Thirty-five of the 48 states and the District of Columbia imposed taxes last year ranging from 1 to 4 cents a gallon. Arkansas was the only state having the 4-cent tax last year, but this year is joined by North Carolina, which raised its tax from 2 to 4 cents. The increase in the total amount to be paid in gasoline tax by motorists this year is indicated by Kansas and Michigan adopting a 2-cent levy, North Carolina and Tennessee raising their levies 1 cent a gallon, and Wyoming 1½ cents. In the figures for the year submitted by the bureau of public roads of the United States Department of Agriculture, it is shown that California, with its 2-cent tax, leads all other states in the amount collected from motorists, with $11,993,222. The only other state approximating this huge sum is Pennsylvania, which collects over $9,000,000 from a 2-cent tax. The next in line is Indiana, with less than $5,000,000 and North Carolina with $4,500,000. These figures are all of interest to Californians, in view of the attempt made by the last legislature to increase the gasoline tax 50 per cent, which move was strenuously opposed by the Automobile Club of Southern California, on the ground that a sufficient amount for maintenance purposes was already being raised by the gasoline tax, and it was wrong to tax the motorist for new construction as was proposed. It is interesting to note that several great states have made exceptional progress in highway building have never resorted to the gas tax. These include New York, leading all states in paved road mileage; Illinois, Ohio and Massachusetts... Forest fires of human origin in the national forests so far this season have shown a material decrease over last year, according to reports received by the Automobile Club of Southern California, which has been among the active organizations in the campaign to prevent these disastrous seasonal conflagrations. Up to July last year there were 556 fires in the national reserves attributed to human carelessness. This year there have been only 176 on this class of fire up to July, and it is hoped to keep the fires at a minimum. According to Paul G. Redington, district forester, the results reflect the excellent co-operation those who are responsible for the protection of the forests are getting from the users of these federal playgrounds. He points out, however, that the worst part of the season is still ahead, as August and September usually are the most critical fire months. It is urged that... Santa Ana River Survey Wise Move Some opposition developed to the appropriation of funds by the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange to match the state allotment of funds for a study of the problems of flood control and water conservation on the Santa Ana river on the ground that the action would commit the counties to a program of far-reaching magnitude. As the Riverside Press views the situation, that is the best argument for action. It would be foolish to spend $50,000 of state and county money for surveys, investigations, and the formulation of plans unless this is to lead somewhere. Just where it will lead, we cannot tell now; but it ought to lead to a comprehensive program of improvement extending over a period of years, financed by the state, the federal government and the three counties interested, probably by a bond issue. The Santa Ana watershed is the largest and most important in Southern California; and the water supply of three of the richest and most important counties in the state—San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange—comes largely from that source. By co-operation on the part of the three counties some important work has already been done by surveys, by the construction of diversion and water-sinking works on the debris. Up to July last year there were 556 fires in the national reserves attributed to human carelessness. This year there have been only 176 of this class of fire up to July, and it is hoped to keep the fires at a minimum. According to Paul G. Redington, district forester, the results reflect the excellent co-operation those who are responsible for the protection of the forests are getting from the users of these federal playgrounds. He points out, however, that the worst part of the season is still ahead, as August and September usually are the most critical fire months. It is urged that all campers, hunters and other visitors in the national forests will exercise every precaution in preventing fires. Yosemite National Park is experiencing the greatest travel year in its history, according to reports from the park superintendent to the touring bureau of the club. Visitors numbered 128,907 to last week as compared with 108,110 to this time last year. It is expected that this gain will continue constant until the close of the year. The most noticeable increase, according to the report, is made by motorists. BADGERS TO PICNIC All who ever lived in Wisconsin are invited to meet for the great picnic reunion, all day Saturday, August 22, 1925, in Sycamore Grove Park, Los Angeles. Come as early as you can and spend the day with friends. Registers and headquarters for each county will help you find the old neighbors, even with 10,000 present. There will be a brief program opening, about 2 o'clock, but the main purpose will be to have a good time. All the tourists and visitors from the old home state are wanted, as well as residents, so as to make this our greatest picnic. Coffee will be served free to all who buy the silk souvenir badges. Each one who learns of this picnic is asked to pass the word along. Further information may be had of C. H. Parsons, secretary of the Federation of State Societies, Continental National Bank, 901 S. Main street, Trinity 3511. Committee Surveys Santa Ana Channel Gathering Data for Conservation Campaign Responding to J. W. Newell's call to action (which will be found on another page of this paper), an independent examination of the river has been started by a group of prominent private citizens. The group, operating apart from official investigation, seeks to educate the general public on needs and possibilities of water conservation, and has the incidental purpose, it is said, of placing Francis E. Cuttle of Riverside at the head of whatever work is undertaken. A party of 17 conservationists, including Horace C. Head of Santa Anna, H. Hale, William Birkenstock, John Tuffree and J. W. Newell of Placentia, and others, traversed the territory from Santa Ana canyon to Riverside last week as the initial step toward gathering data for their campaign. The party followed the water course and adjacent ground, studying water sources, and was met at Riverside by Cuttle, who conducted them over the territory in and about Riverside, explaining salient features of the watershed that controls the water supply of three counties: Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino. This watershed, it is said, is larger in area than the watershed of Los Angeles county. J. W. Newell, a leader in the movement, commented upon plans of the group interested. The survey is in no way connected with the co-operative survey just financed by the three counties and the state, he said. "Most of us are members of the tri-counties reforestation committee, who have been interested in this work for some time and have noted the serious lowering of water levels," said Newell. "We realize that something must be done to protect the future of this territory and our chief purpose is to educate the general public to the necessity it is facing. Those of all professions and in every walk of life must be made to realize that their own personal fu Convicted Man Is Given Probation His excuse that he was intoxicated when he entered a house in Ankheim and stole a coat and vest was not the reason why G. Bustillos, Los Angeles Mexican, got probation Friday from Superior Judge Z. B. West. Judge West made that plain when he sentenced Bustillos to not less than five years a San Quentin and then suspended execution of judgment for five years. "This excuse of being drunk when committing crime runs off me like water off a duck's back," remarked the court. "However, I am going to grant probation in this case." Bustillos was given to understand that during the five years of probation he must walk an exceedingly straight and narrow path, neither touching a drop of liquor nor violating any law of any city, county, state or the nation. He must report to Probation Officer L. A. 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