anaheim-gazette 1931-01-29

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PL. YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS 1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. DIG THE NICARAGUA CANAL There could be no better time than the present to begin the work of constructing a canal across Nicaragua, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It would provide work at good pay for tens of thousands of workers for years to come, and it would benefit every part of the United States. The Panama Canal has proved a great success. It is earning more than its upkeep, and in time will have repaid its cost. But it is already being used almost to capacity and shipping men are wondering how long it will be before it is inadequate. Some people are talking of a plan to dig the Panama Canal deeper, to make it a sea-level passageway. But that would take as much time as to build a new canal across Nicaragua, and would cost as much money. Under a treaty between the two nations, the United States and Nicaragua, ratified in 1916, we have the perpetual right to construct the Nicaragua canal and to operate it, as well as to fortify its approaches. Army engineers who have been surveying the route have finished their task and will shortly make a report which will indicate that it is entirely feasible. As soon as that report is in its hands, Congress should authorize the beginning of construction. The Nicaragua Canal will be 350 miles shorter—a whole day's steaming—than the Panama route between New York and Pacific ports. It will save 550 miles and two days' time between New Orleans and Los Angeles. It will further reduce the cost of transporting passengers and merchandise between our two coasts, and will expedite the transfer of our naval forces from one ocean to another in case of war. Moreover, it will bring the five Central American republics into closer touch with the United States and thereby tend to remove much of the ill-feeling, born of ignorance, which will indicate that it is entirely feasible. As soon as that report is in its hands, Congress should authorize the beginning of construction. The Nicaragua Canal will be 350 miles shorter—a whole day's steaming—than the Panama route between New York and Pacific ports. It will save 550 miles and two days time between New Orleans and Los Angeles. It will further reduce the cost of transporting passengers and merchandise between our two coasts, and will expedite the transfer of our naval forces from one ocean to another in case of war. Moreover, it will bring the five Central American republics into closer touch with the United States and thereby tend to remove much of the ill-feeling, born of ignorance, which exists toward us in those regions. Those are some of the arguments in favor of the Nicaragua Canal. We cannot at the moment think of a good argument against it. MUST AMERICA RESORT TO THE DOLE? Two million able-bodied Englishmen are "on the dole." That is, they are living at the expense of the taxpayers of Great Britain, being allowed enough money from the public treasury every week to keep them and their families in idleness. That the dole has produced a new class of paupers is the testimony of every impartial observer. Once a man goes "on the dole" he becomes unwilling to work, even if work is offered. The excuse for the dole which is offered by the Labor government of England is that the government must support these unemployed men or face a revolution. That may be true in England, but it is certainly not the case in America. That there is much suffering among the people of certain parts of Arkansas and other regions which were ruined by the drought of last year is undeniable. Every good American wants to do what he can to help relieve this distress. And, fortunately, we have a great national organization already set up and trained in the work of relieving human suffering, already actively on the job of providing food, clothing and shelter for those in the stricken regions who are unable to fend for themselves at the present time. That organization is the American Red Cross. Its officials have surveyed the need and report that ten million dollars is needed at once for this work of mercy. President Hoover has appointed a distinguished committee of private citizens, headed by Calvin Coolidge and Alfred E. Smith, to help raise the money. The American people will give the Red Cross the ten million dollars, and as much more money as may be needed, if the politicians in Congress who are trying to make political capital out of human misery will keep their hands off. What is being proposed in Congress is that the United States Government—that is to say, the taxpayers of the United States—shall contribute the money with which to feed those who need it this Winter and Spring. In other words, those members of Congress who advocate this would establish the British dole system in this country. That is a British system, but it is not, as President Hoover points out, an American system. The American principle of government is to give to every man, so far as possible, the opportunity to work out his own salvation, to protect him in his rights as an individual, but not to feed or clothe him at public expense except as payment for services performed. Never in our history has the Federal Government assessed the taxpayers for such a purpose. It has, however, authorized the Red Cross to carry out the American dole system. shall contribute the money with which to feed those who need it this Winter and Spring. In other words, those members of Congress who advocate this would establish the British dole system in this country. That is a British system, but it is not, as President Hoover points out, an American system. The American principle of government is to give to every man, so far as possible, the opportunity to work out his own salvation, to protect him in his rights as an individual, but not to feed or clothe him at public expense except as payment for services performed. Never in our history has the Federal Government assessed the taxpayers for such a purpose. It has, however, authorized the Red Cross to carry out the American method of poor relief, by means of voluntary contributions. If Congress votes money for this purpose, either directly or as a gift to the Red Cross, it will be more than an imposition upon the taxpayers. It will be the beginning of the breakdown of the American system of government, reducing us to the level of Great Britian and our citizens to the pauper level of the beneficiaries of the dole. Moveover, it will deprive millions of generous-hearted Americans of the privilege of contributing to the relief of their suffering fellow-citizens. A REAL NAVY Secretary Adams is appealing for appropriations to build up a real navy. He has just outlined his plan before the House committee, which obviously has the approval of the President. The plan contemplates a "navy second to none" and starts the government on the road to the agreed upon London treaty for parity. Immediate legislation is asked by the Secretary of the Navy so that needed fighting vessels can be laid down during the fiscal year beginning July 1, next. This will represent the first year's installment of a five-year program contemplating the expenditure of more than a half billion dollars in an eight-year period. If the Adams program is adopted in its entirety, the Secretary says the American government and private yards will be working on new naval vessels valued at 300 millions during the 1932 fiscal year, beginning in July. Chairman Britten of the House Committee is doing his part to advance the naval program. Since there has been expressed considerable doubt as to the findings and agreements of the London conference, these activities serve to encourage public confidence in the agents who have represented the interests of America in a fundamentally important relation. Indications at present are that the Nation's first line of defense is much to be improved and strengthened. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Lindbergh, Jr., and His Grandmothers Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., famous flyer's son, who was born June 22, 1930, poses for a photograph with his mother, his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrow, and his great-grandmother, Mrs. Charles Long Cutter of Cleveland, who is Mrs. Morrow's mother. This week WASHINGTON Washington, D. C.—Every school child in every handlet, village and town in the United States will participate in the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The celebration, which will last from February 22, 1932, to Thanksgiving Day that year, is for the country as a whole. It is not for Washington alone, although this city will be one of the centers of activity. But the aim of the bicentennial commission in charge is to place all information and whatever facilities possible at the disposal of local communities. It is felt that this is the more appropriate association, "built from the farmer up, not the top down"; The organization plan must be developed by a majority of the co-ops handling the commodity "without dictation from the farm board"; They must be farm-owned and controlled, and "set up on a sound financial basis"; They should be merchandising agencies for members, "not holding or price fixing organizations"; Once a central body is formed, the board can deal with member co-operatives only through that central; Although the board will recognise only one central sales agency for each commodity, it is "ready at all times to help iron out differences" where individual associations have remained outside the central. The departure of George Akerson, "No. 1 secretary" to President Hoover, does not mean that the two other aides to "the Chief", Walter Newton and French Strother, are going to now fields. On the contrary, each of these and filed it away it would have saved me from making a number of costly mistakes. Also, the record would make rather encouraging reading. It would show that a considerable amount of unanticipated good luck has come into my life. And that many of the bad things which I predicted for myself and the country have never actually happened. Annual Conclave Attracts 140 Men Reports Made On Progress of Y. M. C. A. Activities in Various Towns Y. M. C. A. workers of northern Orange county, to the number of 140, this week recalled the features of the annual gathering held in the Yorba Linda Methodist church last Friday evening. Following the turkey dinner, Ted In the United States will participate in the celebration of the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington. The celebration, which will last from February 22, 1932, to Thanksgiving Day that year, is for the country as a whole. It is not for Washington alone, although this city will be one of the centers of activity. But the aim of the bicentennial commission in charge is to place all information and whatever facilities possible at the disposal of local communities. It is felt that this is the more appropriate in honoring Washington, not only because he is the great national hero, but because he was originally a farmer. Officers of the commission were emphasize that Washington was one of the first "scientific farmers" in the country, citing his skill in engineering as applied to agriculture, the crops raised at Mount Vernon, his interest in water transportation as an aid to farming. Since all the personal interests of the father of his country lay in his Virginia farm, it is believed that only through participation of rural communities can fitting expression be given to the celebration in his memory. The superintendent of schools in each county and city is being questioned regarding his schools' need of pictures of Washington. And the commission will see that all of those who want them are supplied with the picture. To do this it is asking information on the number of schools, the rooms in each school and whether pictures are now available. It has delegated to experts the task of selecting the best likeness of Washington for use. A million pictures may be required for this purpose. Another thing the commission wants to see available for every school is a flag and a real flagpole. Similar information is being requested for this end. The National Education Association is cooperating extensively in this work. The association and the commission will also collaborate in giving each school new data on the life of Washington and on the history of his times. It is hoped that the schools will play an extensive part in this field by placing unusual emphasis upon the Revolutionary period. Chambers of Commerce, clubs and associations in each town will cooperate by naming committees to work with the national body. Mayors, city governors likewise are to name local groups to specialize in the work. As another local touch, the commission has secured the consent of broadcasting stations to allow the governor of each state 20 minutes on the air or a Washington speech. This will be broadcast from the smallest and largest stations in each state. Tips to cooperative sales agencies, as outlined by Chairman Alexander Segge of the federal farm board in his ast talk: "The Way Wrong You've Been" In England I talked with some celebrated economists, who were very gloomy. They said the fundamental trouble with the world goes deeper than war debts or unemployment. It is the shortage becomes much more acute, so these wise men argued, it will overturn all wage scales and debt settlements, and result in economic chas. As I know nothing about economics (and, between ourselves, I often wonder whether the economists know very much), this scared me. The next day I was talking with Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow, who was in London as one of the delegates to the Naval Conference. I told him what I had heard. Instead of replying directly, he took down from the mantlepiece a copy of the autobiography of Lord Comer, and turned to a passage which read something like this: "When I was a young man I proposed to keep a diary, but wise old uncle advised against it. Instead of recording what had happened, he said, I could employ my time more profitably by writing down on a piece of paper what I felt sure was going to happen. Then, he said, 'Put those notes away, and a year or five years later get them out and read them over,' and see how wrong you have been. This will teach you to be cautious.'" What shrewd advice that is! All of us could profit by it. I know that if I had written down my own private forecast at the beginning of each year Y. M. C. A. workers of northern Orange county, to the number of 140, this week recalled the features of the annual gathering held in the Yorba Linda Methodist church last Friday evening. Following the turkey dinner. Ted Corcoran, Hubert Biggs and Dale King were named on the general nominating committee, which revealed that $7,100 is needed for the work this year. H. S. Horn of Buena Park reported 90 boys enrolled in seven clubs: Ross Hodson, La Habra, 75 boys in six clubs; A. V. Sullivan, Brea, 53 boys in three clubs; Fred Johnson, Orangethorpe, 25 boys in two clubs; A. M. Thompson, Fullerton, 280 boys of 16 clubs. "Dividends" reported to President W. D. Shaffer of Brea, who presided, by Archie Raitt included representatives of the Friendly Indians; Pioneers; Comrades; Hi-Y, and J. C.Y. Lois Herschberger sang "Trees" with Valerie Herman accompanying at the piano. Ralph Greer appeared for two violin solos with Mrs. Greer at the piano. Ross Hodson awarded the master pioneer medal to Phillip Morris or La Habra, and Rev. G. C. Ralson gave invocation. Name Directors of History Group Picture of Anaheim Shown By Lawrence Hill at Meeting of Historical Society, Friday Directors elected at last Friday night's meeting of the Orange County Historical society, held in the Santa Ana Ebell clubhouse, are: Dr. C. D. Dall, Mrs. J. C. Travis, T. E. Stephenson, Mrs. J. E. Pleasants, W. T. Brown, William McPherson and S. M. Davis. The meeting was marked by the showing of rare Southern California pictures, and historical data about formation of early California cities, by Lawrence L. Hill, who is connected with one of the large Los Angeles banks. Among the pictures was one of Anaheim. Miss Marlan Parks sang a group of early California songs in Spanish. She gave interesting facts about the songs before singing them. Miss Blanche Sisler accompanied. Most of the bills being proposed for the equalization of state and county taxes are just new schemes to get additional money for the public officials to blow in. Tips to cooperative sales agencies, as outlined by Chairman Alexander Segge of the federal farm board in his last talk: What shrewd advice that is! All of us could profit by it. I know that if I had written down my own private forecast at the beginning of each year AW, GEE, APPLE - S SAUSE ---S- SE / BUNK! WHAT'S THE MATTER PINKY? WELL, PINKY, MAYBE IT'S BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T WILL POWER! YEAH! I GOT WILL POWER ENOUGH, BUT I HAVEN'T GOT WON'T POWER ENOUGH! Pinky Dinky JINGLES! IT'S THE TRUTH THAT I SPEAK — SAYS WILLIE MACREAM MARY LIKE CANDY AND I LIKE ICE CREAM OBSERVATIONS WENT OUT ON HIS EAR Speaking again about unemployment a rancher hired a man to sucker some corn. The owner went away for the day and mapped out a patch of corn that he wanted thinned. There were about seven long rows of corn. When the boss returned he found that the man had suckered only three rows. The man was dismissed. The man was not a good sucker and he believed his boss was a sucker so he did not sucker much corn. Now the boss wonders if he was a sucker to hire that sucker to sucker the corn. MIDDLEMAN BOBS UP SERENELY One reason why there is a depression. It has been figured out that the farmer gets 64 cents for a bushel of wheat when that bushel of wheat is made into flour it brings in about $6.00. ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE A well known car builder, addressing an assemblage of young men, said: "There is no such thing as, 'no chance.'" The plot thickens. Was he directing his remarks to the ambitious student, or to the quick pickup of the gas buggy? HOLY, YUMMINING CRICKETS. THIS IS GOING TO BE INTERESTING An edict has gone forth to get the big violator, while the little fellow will be looked after as a routine. In other words they lookout for barrels, pints will take care of themselves. IT ALL DEPENDS, BUDDY. IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE BENEFICIARIES A newspaper writer says the most beautiful thing he ever read was a "will" left by a big, kind hearted man. HELLO! H-E-L-L-O! One thing about those new desk telephones: A fella has a hard time trying to find out which end he puts to his ear. AMAZING APPARATUS The sound machine is so perfect that when the horsemen go galloping hither and yon in the movies, the mechanical device records the hoofbeats so accurately, that the customers hear them even though the steeds are running in the sand, through the sagebrush or over the bridges. A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE HELLO! H-E-L-O! One thing about those new desk telephones: A fella has a hard time trying to find out which end he puts to his ear. AMAZING APPARATUS The sound machine is so perfect that when the horsemen go galloping hither and yon in the movies, the mechanical device records the hoofbeats so accurately, that the customers hear them even though the steads are running in the sand, through the sagebrush or over the bridges. A STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE Now, about this face lifting fad. Whenever you attempt to change that which nature gave you, it is derned dangerous. Before the double chin gets a neck hold on you, it would be a good idea to cut down the eats. Cut out the veal cutlets, the caviar and the cocktail. Go in for soup, but pass up everything that comes in before the nuts are cracked. Cold baths and brisk walks in the wide open spaces helps a lot, and keep the gas buggy in the garage. PASSING THE BUCK A well known politician blamed the president for that stock blowup. However the executive has not as yet been accused of putting the spots on the sun. AND THEN ALL CAN GO TO SLEEP A lifted face and a lowered nose held the spotlight there awhile back. Now if something can be done to shut the mouth perhaps the public will not hear anything more about it. But if the tongues keep wagging in all probability the folks will be running around in circles. There is no reason why the affair could not be settled amiably in order that nothing else would come up to mar the serenity of the occasion. Bokohontas. EVERYBODY WORKS BUT FATHER There is a wife some where out in the open spaces who does all her own housework, takes in washing, sews and works out to get money to support the family and besides cuts her husband's hair and shaves him. She should be careful not to cut his jugular vein for fear he might bleed to death and she would use care and not let the lather brush slip down his throat for fear he might choke. CONTENTED CONSTITUENTS If you look closely you will notice that a lot of the "boys" look brighter and feel a whole lot better, since bock got the breaks. WHY YES—OH, WHY, NO When some of the men and women who sought high office were cornered and were asked as to their stand on a certain amendment, if you had looked closely, you would have noticed that they invariably passed the buck. EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING Just when the unemployment bugaboo was "acute" in walks Peewee Golf. LIGHTS OUT! A little cracked ice, a glass and a bottle of ginger ale are innocent looking things and are not calculated to cause commotion but what happens? EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING Just when the unemployment bugaboo was "acute" in walks Peewee Golf. LIGHTS OUT! A little cracked ice, a glass and a bottle of ginger ale are innocent looking things and are not calculated to cause commotion; but when you reach for the "ingredients" it brings the padlocks. AND YET AGAIN YOU MIGHT TAKE GAS A scientist says a man craves three things as follows, to wit: Alcoholic intoxication, love and work. If you take them separately you might go cookoo. And if you mix them all together you get your crankcase full of complexes, and might have a heck of a time starting your engine. THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT The league of nations and prohibition can each cause a lot of discussion, but when a candidate favors one and opposes the other it causes the big medicine men to lose a lotta sleep. IS YOUR PADLOCK ON STRAIGHT "Hello, is this Madame Zimbo of the Kalupe Kaffey?" "Yes." "This is Madame Gesuffen of the Sky Line Social Club speaking. I must tell you, you know I threw a swell party last night—cracked ice, ginger ale an everythin'—and those horrid cops raided the joint." Focey! GETTING AWAY TO A FLYING START A new wrinkle appeared in an amusement circle when the husband and wife gave a party to their friends and when everything was going along lovely the host and hostess announced that they had separated, and were going to live apart from each other, and the husband took the airline east. THE AMBULANCE CAME AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE A young damsel stopped to fix her garter. Two cars were passing each other. Both were badly wrecked. The drivers were seriously injured.