anaheim-gazette 1930-05-08

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. MORE NEW SHIPS Our merchant marine is still looking up. A few days ago the Postmaster General at Washington signed five contracts with the United Fruit Line and Grace Steamship Company for carrying the mails by water. These five contracts mean that in due time $25,000,000 more will be spent in the American shipyards for new tonnage which will add to the size and importance of the American merchant marine. Under the terms of the contract ten new passenger and cargo vessels will be constructed and this work will be commenced in the near future. Three of the contracts are with the United Fruit Company and provide for the building of eight passenger and cargo vessels of not less than six thousand tons each with a speed of not less than sixteen knots an hour. Three of these vessels will run between San Francisco and Puerto Armuellas, three between New York and Port Limon and two between New Orleans and Puerto Columbia. Two of the contracts are with the Grace Steamship Company and they provide for two passenger and cargo vessels of not less than eight thousand tons with a speed of not less than eighteen knots an hour. One of these ships will sail between New York and Valparaiso and the other between Tacoma and Valparaiso. It will be noted that by these new contracts ports on the Atlantic, the Pacific and in the Gulf of Mexico will benefit. It is, of course, the policy of the United States government to aid the United States merchant marine through mail contracts. The news regarding our new merchant marine has been altogether encouraging during the past few months. It is to be hoped that Two of the contracts are with the Grace Steamship Company and they provide for two passenger and cargo vessels of not less than eight thousand tons with a speed of not less than eighteen knots an hour. One of these ships will sail between New York and Valparaiso and the other between Tacoma and Valparaiso. It will be noted that by these new contracts ports on the Atlantic, the Pacific and in the Gulf of Mexico will benefit. It is, of course, the policy of the United States government to aid the United States merchant marine through mail contracts. The news regarding our new merchant marine has been altogether encouraging during the past few months. It is to be hoped that it will continue to be encouraging. Of course if the merchant marine is to be a success it must have the cooperation of American travelers and shippers as well as the aid of the government. When you go abroad, use American ships, and when you ship abroad use the American merchant marine wherever possible. FOREIGN ADVISORS America is never without expert political advisors of foreign nationality willing to teach us just how we ought to conduct our international affairs. Typical examples of recent note are M. Andre Geraud, noted French writer better known to the reading public as "Pertinax," and H. Wickham Steed, British publicist, who appeared recently in Washington at the annual banquet of the American Society of Newspaper Editors, at which President Hoover was the guest of honor. Although the two noted visitors were to speak on French and British journalism, both of them decoded the greater part of their addresses to international affairs in which Uncle Sam came in for a great deal of advice and criticism because of his supposed aloofness from the trials and tribulations of Europe. The League of Nations and its Court were not specifically stressed. What was particularly urged was that Uncle Sam take some sort of hand in the international game. There was nothing new nor startling in the messages of Pertinax and Mr. Steed. They were only parts of a general attack on the American fundamental policy, some coming from abroad and some from within our national gates. The ultimate object is in itself not to get us into the League or a League Court but to secure some sort of an internationalization so far as possible of national resources and the wealth of nations. Uncle Sam because he has the most wealth and the greatest resources is naturally required to do most of the international liquidating and so the immediate object is to get him into a liquidating frame of mind. If getting him into the League by the front door or by a back door or even a cellar entrance can accomplish this, all well and good. But getting him into the European combination is not the end, the end being a super-government which will control not only international political policies but international resources and wealth, to an extent at least. FARMERS ON TAX REFORM Candidates for office at the coming elections might well be interested in the announcement by California farm organizations of the farmers' policy on tax matters. After study of the situation, executive committees of the California Farm Bureau Federation, California Farmers' Union, and the California State Grange, have formulated a definite tax program. Issuance of tax exempt securities is severely condemned by the organisations and appears to be the leading thought in con- FARMERS ON TAX REFORM Candidates for office at the coming elections might well be interested in the announcement by California farm organizations of the farmers' policy on tax matters. After study of the situation, executive committees of the California Farm Bureau Federation, California Farmers' Union, and the California State Grange, have formulated a definite tax program. Issuance of tax exempt securities is severely condemned by the organizations, and appears to be the leading thought in conclusion of those who have made the study. Exemption of incomes under personal income taxes is also considered as a menace by the farm representatives, excepting only the extremely low income brackets. Discussing tax exempt securities, the report said: "With probably one-fifth of the property of America tax free and an even greater portion of the securities of this nation tax exempt in their formal owners' hands; the unjust shifting to the remaining property of burden of taxation creates a menace to agriculture's prosperity and national stability which must be removed. The further issuance of tax free securities must be stopped." Exemption of all incomes, whether subject to national or state taxes should be relatively low, the study announced, perhaps so as not to exceed $500 net earnings annually, with a very low tax or perhaps a filing fee on those below $2,000 for husband and wife. A flat declaration in favor of a state personal income tax in California is avoided in the report, although it is intimated that this would not be an undesirable plan. Exemption of taxation of publicly owned public utilities has unjustly shifted a large and rapidly increasing burden of cost of our state government from urban to rural life, the survey declared. Inheritance taxes are given approval of the farm organizations as a "proper and justifiable manner of raising some revenue for conduct of government." But this tax should be reasonable and not confiscatory, the report declared, with due consideration given to the dependency and relationship of beneficiaries to the deceased. Those states which do not care to claim inheritance revenues for their own governmental purposes should not be allowed to "offer isles of exemption to inhabitants of other states which do desire to impose this form of taxation," in opinion of the report. National legislation to prevent citizens of one state escaping inheritance taxes by establishing their residence in states not levying this tax is recommended. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Which Way?——By Albert T. Reid ELECTION TRAIL WET DRY Albert T. Reid A Farm Tempest Chairman Legge of the federal farm production with the use of paper mulch which indicate possibilities of profitable control distribution. The fundamental weakness of agriculture has been that are tobacco, sweet corn, melons, peppers, cauliflower, onions, celery, lettuce, nursery stock, fruit and nut trees, vine crops, flowers and flower bulbs. A Farm Tempest Chairman Legge of the federal farm board broke all the established conventions the other day by rising up in a chamber of commerce meeting and spitting out some truths. The shock of the thing was rather great; national chamber of commerce meetings are primarily for the throwing of verbal bouquets and the passing of innocuous resolutions, and the heaving a few solid bricks of fire is bound to be disquieting. What Mr. Legge told the national chamber was/that the business and industrial interests of the country, having ignored the farm problem for some ten years and finally having ignored the farm problem for some ten years and finally having passed a perfunctory resolution recommending co-operative marketing, are now set against the efforts of the farm board to accomplish something in behalf of agriculture. The response fro mthe chamber members was prompt and biting; in substance it was an accusation that the farm relief effort was putting the government into business and attempting to repeal the sacred law of supply and demand. There is no doubt that a showdown had to come on this issue sooner or later and it is perhaps just as well that Mr. Legge went to headquarters to get it. Everybody who has observed the farm question broadly for the past ten years has recognized the blindness if the industrial and business interests and their intelligent indifference toward the status of agriculture. It is no secret that a large element in the business and industrial world has been opposed to any action which might advance the price of farm products, for the simple reason that higher prices might mean higher cost of living for employees and consequently higher wages. The imbecile thing about this viewpoint is that industry and business could not see that in keeping the farmer poor they were cutting off their own best market; undoubtedly, whatever the expert analysis may say, a large factor in the depression which has prevailed in the country over the past several months has been due to the culmination of long years of farm adversity. The plains of Mr. Legge's adversaries that the government is undertaking to interfere with the law of supply and demand are rather amusing, coming from interests which have specialized on this very thing for a generation through the use of combinations that limit production, a pool on prices and production with the use of paper mulch which indicate possibilities of profitable control distribution. The fundamental weakness of agriculture has been that it has been unable to do the very things by which industry and business, to a large extent, have thriven. The protest against "putting-the-government into business" is equally amusing, in view of the fact that the government has been subsidizing industry indirectly to the amount of millions annually through the imposition of high protective tariffs and the further fact that the Grundy bill now pending will impose nearly a billion dollars more subsidy expense upon the consumers of the country. We have confessed doubt as to the ultimate success of the farm relief program and are still dubious about it. But protests against it from interests which have remained indifferent to the desperate state of agriculture, uncompanied by any practical suggestions for a better plan, display a spirit which is not flattering to the intelligence of business or industry. We said when farm legislation was pending, with the East and the West divided in congress, that any measures which offered real relief to the farmers would arouse the antagonism of the industrial sections. The outbursts of industrial and business spokesman in the national chamber of commerce indicate a fear that something actually may be accomplished for agriculture. Stimulating Crops For six years the United States Department of Agriculture has been experimenting with paper mulch on its farm at Arlington, Va. The scientists in charge believe that they have figured out pretty closely its advantages and where-and-how it can be used best. "The major economic function of paper mulch," says Dr. L. H. Flint, physiologist in charge of the trials, is ordinarily its stimulation of the plant crop. The practical tests with a view to the economic utilization of paper mulch are now well under way throughout the country, even though the knowledge of the methods of obtaining the maximum benefits under different conditions is far from complete." An important factor to consider in connection with the use of paper mulch is the relative value of the crop itself. The actual cost of the paper varies widely, but with the usual practice followed in the production of annual crops, it runs around $35 per acre. Crops are tobacco, sweet corn, melons, peppers, cauliflower, onions, celery, lettuce, nursery stock, fruit and nut trees, vine crops, flowers and flower bulbs. Besides increasing the yield, paper mulching has been found. In a number of cases, to improve the quality of product. In flower production, larger blooms and longer stems were reported from the use of the paper. The use of paper mulch for weed control promises much, according to Dr. Flint. This is an item to be considered in the matter of relative costs. It may be used for the extermination of noxious weeds, regardless of the profit made directly from the crop. Reports from growers indicate that the use of paper mulch sometimes has a decided effect on hastening maturity of plants. In some regions, certain crops have matured more than three weeks earlier, but such cases are exceptional. Paper mulch first came into general use in United States in 1923, although it had been in use for a number of years on pineapple plantations in the Hawaiian Islands. Initial sales of mulch paper in 1928 were limited by the manufacturers to a few rolls per person and amounted to only enough to cover about 500 acres. Most of it was utilized in home gardens. In 1929, the total coverage ran above 5000 acres. Daily Agricultural Program Beginning each day at 12 p.m. and continuing 10 minutes, talks of interest to farmers, growers and producers will be given during the week beginning May 12, under the auspices of the Agricultural Extension Service, cooperating with Radio Station KFI, as follows: May 12—"Walnut Question Box." N. H. Kimball, Assistant Farm Advisor, Los Angeles County. May 13—"The Value of Poultry Cutting." L. D. Sanborn, Assistant Farm Advisor, Los Angeles County. May 14—"Production of Vegetables in Santa Barbara County." E. S. Kellogg, Agricultural Commissioner, Santa Barbara County. May 15—"Fire Prevention." M. H. Davis, U. S. Forest Ranger. May 16—"Irrigating Citrus." M. B. Rounds, Farm Advisor Los Angeles County. May 17—"Peach Culture—A New Circular." W. H. Williamson, Assistant Farm Advisor, Los Angeles County. Man wants but little here below; and if he lives in Russia that's all he gets. may say, a large factor in the depression which has prevailed in the country over the past several months has been due to the culmination of long years of farm adversity. The plains of Mr. Leggo's adversaries that the government is undertaking to interfere with the law of supply and demand are rather amusing, coming from interests which have specialized on this very thing for a generation through the use of combinations that limit production, a pool on prices and crop. The practical tests with a view to the economic utilization of paper mulch are now well under way throughout the country, even though the knowledge of the methods of obtaining the maximum benefits under different conditions is far from complete." An important factor to consider in connection with the use of paper mulch is the relative value of the crop itself. The actual cost of the paper varies widely, but with the usual practice followed in the production of annual crops, it runs around $35 per hectare. Crops OK PINKY! YOU PITCH AND LET YOUR DAD SHOW YOU HOW TO SWAT 'EM OUT, EH? <'MON DAD! YOU BE BABE RUTH SHOOT OVER A HOT ONE! ILL GIVE THAT PILL A REAL RIDE! CRASH! SWAT! BANG! IT WENT RIGHT THROUGH A WINDOW PANE! PINKY! OH, PINKY! WHO BROKE THIS WINDOW? TERRY GILKISON Pinky Dinky JINGLES! LITTLE JOHNNY, TOKEN STARTED EATING A PANCAKE HE ATE AND ATE AND ATE - NOJOKE TIL HE GOT A HORRID STOMACHACHE! OBSERVATIONS MAKING THE TAIL WAG THE DOG To go after the buyer, with a view of making the law effective, (to a man up the tree) would only fill up the prisons just that much more. Because you know as long as the stuff is made there will be fellas ready to take a chance. RUNNING AROUND IN CIRCLES If the big manufacturers are too powerful to be arrested, of what avail would be the pinching of a person who happened to have a thirst—or a hangover? EVERY CLOUD HAS SILVER LINING If they go after the buyer, in all probability that would result in "more responsible" bootleggers, because the "ultimate consumers" would hesitate before buying for fear of the frame-up that might flare up after furnishing the flasks. CUTTING DOWN THE DEATH RATE And yet again, if the bootleggers formed unions, and had "reputations" at stake, mebbe the stuff would not knock a fella for a row of pall bearers. WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN If you look closely you will notice that skirts are a little longer than they used to be. FILLING A LONG FELT WANT A night club entertainer says, the reason husbands step out at her cabaret is because their wives do not amuse them at home. IF YOU WANT THE RAINBOW YOU MUST HAVE THE RAIN A lot has been said about restoring confidence. But what those unlucky people need (those who lost in the stock blowup) is a message of condolence. Anyway it was a good deal like your operation. It had to be done; and no doubt all will feel better after they get on their feet again. CUTTING DOWN HIGH COST OF LIVING The cities are now making the white mark parking lines shorter; in other words, they are using less paint. TONGUE TWISTERS The names of some of the prize fighters and rastlers when in A lot has been said about restoring confidence. But what those unlucky people need (those who lost in the stock blowup) is a message of condolence. Anyway it was a good deal like your operation. It had to be done; and no doubt all will feel better after they get on their feet again. CUTTING DOWN HIGH COST OF LIVING The cities are now making the white mark parking lines shorter; in other words, they are using less paint. TONGUE TWISTERS The names of some of the prize fighters and rastlers when in print look like the titles of broadcasting stations. BRINGING HOME THE BACON After everything is said and done it appears as though that big lobbyist in one of the down east states believes that charity should begin at home. OH, WELL, MABBE IT WILL BE ALL FOR THE BEST In the absence of harmony it looks like the regular session will resolve itself into a perfect talkfest. IF YOU WANT THE RAINBOW YOU MUST HAVE THE RAIN After looking over the figures posted on the bulletin boards, to a man up a tree, it seems that the prices of certain seats in high legislative halls are darned expensive. THINGS WERE EXCITING FOR AWHILE, YOU BET! A new racket has sprung up over night whereby suckers are separated from their pin money. A man in an adjoining city received a photo of a baby, sent him by a former girl friend back in the states, with a notation that it was his heir. He gallantly remitted about eight hundred dollars for the child's support. Then he found out later it was just a picture of somebody else's child. WHO HIT YOU? The national sport in Japan is a wrestling game, called jiu jitsu or something like that. Anyway a Jap once upon a time challenged any one out of quite a crowd to wrestle. An American took him up. The Jap was thrown. (On the low down it is hinted the Jap let him do it.) Then they went at it again. The American given the jinks and was hurled through space for about 30 feet. When he picked himself up he was in a dazed condition and had two ribs broken. THE GENTLE TOUCH When they get going good in restoring confidence, they should interview the guys who have a jingle in their jeans and caution them to be careful when their friends call—those who flopped when the margin went floie. KERPING THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR Speaking about farm relief, how about helping all those poor persons who went broke when their favorite brand of stock blew up? PASS THE GOOD WORK ALONG Besides studying the crime wave, a committee should be appointed to try and find out why people gamble in stocks. Oh, yes and fall for the honesty words of high priced salesmen. KEEPING THE WOLF FROM THE DOOR Speaking about farm relief, how about helping all those-poor persons who went broke when their favorite brand of stock blew up? PASS THE GOOD WORK ALONG Besides studying the crime wave, a committee should be appointed to try and find out why people gamble in stocks. Oh, yes, and fall for the honeyed words of high priced salesmen. IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY AGAIN After you get the habit of clipping the coupons and have your T-bone steaks smothered in mushrooms, it is derived hard to begin at the foot of the ladder again. STEPPING HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME When some people get a little nest egg tucked away, the palms of their hands begin to itch and they imagine they are Wall street brokers. (And if they can't swim they should not go near the water). VIEWING THE SCENERY A picture in the paper showed a charming young lady, in modern costume, (you know), legs crossed, and holding the first new auto plate, issued for 1930 (in her lap) with the figures in bold relief. But the first ten men who saw the girl could not remember the plate number. RAISED HIS SIGHT A man walked up street the other day. A charming young lady spoke to him. He looked at her in amazement. She apologized, saying perhaps he was confused on account of the long skirt she was wearing, and no doubt did not remember her face. PRICE SITTING PRETTY Some moons past an emotional actress met her prince charm-ing and then wedding bells rang. Later the prince leaped the matrimonial hurdles and ranged out. The actress failed to do the assessment work, and an operatic songstress essayed to jump her claim. The prince mused meanwhile, believing in that age old adage that there was gold in them thar hills. The actress then brought a claim and delivery action. The songstress entered an oral demurrer. The actress recovered her prince; but there may be an appeal to the higher court of Aching Hearts. Ain't love wonderful?