anaheim-gazette 1932-02-04

Railways Plead for Equalized Taxation As Transportation Systems Discussed Competition between railroads and truck companies, which in some cases resulting in chaotic conditions, graphically came to the front in the two-day hearing January 19 and 20 at San Francisco, on investigation began by the railway commission on its own motion to investigate present situation of the freight transportation industry of the state. On Wednesday, February 3, the hearing will be continued in Los Angeles, when the railroads will conclude their case, and when evidence will be heard from steamship companies engaged in coastal traffic. At later hearings evidence will be presented by representatives of the trucking industry, including both certificated common carriers and contract haulers. From the railroad point of view the present trouble with the transportation industry in California is due chiefly to what they declare to be inequalities in competition conditions resulting from unequal and unbalanced regulation among the different classes of carriers. The opinion voiced by the railroads resolved itself into a demand for more regulation for the trucking industry, or less regulation for the railroads. Railroad witnesses testified that in their opinion railroads could transport freight cheaper than trucks if both were placed under equal regulatory and tax conditions. Proposed Remedies Among specific relief and regulatory measures suggested and proposed on the stand by witnesses for the railroads were the following: 1. A complete investigation into the tax situation in California as far a sit involves the transportation industry, with a view to imposing a relatively equal measure of taxation upon all transportation agencies. The railroads contended that they were overburdened wit htaxation as compared with both certificated truck companies and contract haulers. Objection was voiced to the franchise fee tax paid by certificat- "Wildcat" Stage Doom Looms Here Complaints of Passengers Indicates Trouble for Non-Permit Operators "Wildcat" stage operators of California—those persons who, without permit from the state railway commission and without protecting their passengers by bond or assurance of financial responsibility in case of mishap—are facing legal action which threatens to land them in jail. Upon complaints of passengers several arrests have been made lately, with one conviction in the case of William M. Beynon, who was found guilty in Judge Franklin D. Swart's court of Redwood City on charges of carrying persons for hire without first receiving proper railway commission authorization. Another case comes to light in Long Beach, where police arrested Ray I. Johnson for investigation on complaint of Leone Nevin, who declared that Johnson had advertised to carry passengers to Chicago and New York, and had made a deal with a woman to take her and her two children to Pittsburgh for $75. Charges against Johnson included his agreeing to take passengers from Denver, Colo., to Long Beach, and then threatening to leave them stranded in Arizona until one of the passengers volunteered additional payment as a loan. Sacramento Centennial Set for 1939 State Fair Plans are being made for the centennial of the founding of Sacramento, to Among specific relief and regulatory measures suggested and proposed on the stand by witnesses for the railroads were the following: 1. A complete investigation into the tax situation in California as far a sit involves the transportation industry, with a view to imposing a relatively equal measure of taxation upon all transportation agencies. The railroads contended that they were overburdened wit htaxation as compared with both certificated truck companies and contract haulers. Objection was voiced to the franchise fee tax paid by certificated carriers as inadequate in that the tax wa sall "earmarked" for state highway use. The contention of the rails was that truckmen whether certificated or operating as contract haulers, should pay a tax sufficient in amount to compensate for the use of highways, and in addition should contribute in taxes to the general support of the state government. Only in this way it was contended, would the railroads and the trucking industry be placed on a tax parity. 2. The establishment by the California railroad commission of a bureau of investigation and inspection, similar to that maintained by the interstate commerce commission, with a view to the more adequate enforcement of laws governing all classes of freight carriers. 3. The suggestion was made that two principles applied in railroad freight rate tariffs on the government owned railroads in Australia be applied here. First, that where a shipper uses trucks to transport his high profit freight, and railroads for low profit shipments, the railroads be allowed to impose a surcharge as a standby charge; second, that railroads be allowed to give a preferential rat eto shippers who use the rails exclusively. 4. A request was made that railroads be allowed to shorten the period in which changes in rates can be made from 30 days to 10 or 5 days allowing the change period of one day for establishing emergency rates to stand as at present. It was contended that the railroads were at a disadvantage in meeting trucking rates for the reason that contract haulers could and do make changes from day to day, and by the time the railroad rates can be legally changed, shipments in question have gone forward by truck, and the business lost to the railroads. Witnesses for the railroads stated that the unsettled condition of transportation had been progressively increasing in California for a number of years due to alleged unregulated trucking competition, and that during the last few years, it has become most acute and critical. Testimony was offered to the effect that truck competition now covers practically every commodity and every section of the state, where an improved highway exists. Sacramento Centennial Set for 1939 State Fair Plans are being made for the centennial of the founding of Sacramento, to be held in connection with the California state fair in 1939. A western industrial exposition is to be included as a part of the program. On the Sidewalks of New York By OBSERVER Religious Tolerance The other night I attended a banquet and saw a Jewish Rabbi present a medal to the Catholic Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco. After the presentation Rabbi Landman clasped the Archbishop warmly by the hand while several Protestant bishops applauded. The medal, an annual presentation, was awarded to the high Catholic prelate for his work in promoting a better understanding between Jews and Christians. "The American Hebrew, a periodical, making the award. Last year Newton D. Baker was given the medal. Henry Morgenthau, former Ambassador to Turkey, was toastmaster. The association is a national one and is devoted to the purpose of "promoting a better understanding" among the religions." It was voiced at the banquet that only in this country could such an organization thrive. It did me more good to be there than to attend church services, I believe. City Garbage One of the biggest municipal problems here is the removal of the garbage every day. The daily collection would fill a dozen long freight trains and most of it is hauled out to sea in canal boats whose bottoms open and allow the contents to sink to Davy Jones' locker. The lighter refuse floats, however, and spoils a lot of the ocean bathing on nearby beaches. Plans are well under way to erect huge incinerator plants and ocean dumping will cease in a few years. Another method of disposal has been to fill up waste spaces. One of the most popular, golf courses here has been created out of a mosquito-laden swamp near Flushing. Few of the golfers realize as they trump over the beautiful course that a few feet below them exists perhaps the most unslightly collection of empty tin cans in the burgh for $75. Charges against Johnson included his agreeing to take passengers from Denver, Colo., to Long Beach, and then threatening to leave them stranded in Arizona until one of the passengers volunteered additional payment as a loan. Daily Agric Radiation Beginning each continuing 10 minute farmers, grower be given during February8 under Agricultural Extension with radio allows: February 8—Wa M. H. Kimball, as Los Angeles county. February 9—The Beans, Asparagus Ernst, assistant Angeles county. February 11—A servation—Judge Lice-president, Los tion association. February 12—Riured Citrus Trees farm advisor, Venture Christian Science Lesson-Sermon "Spirit is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon on Sunday in all branches of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass. The Golden Test is from one of Paul's epistles: "We have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God." One of the Scriptural selections in the Lesson-Sermon cites the incident of the Master's healing of the lunatic whom the disciples had failed to cure. The citation continues: "Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out? And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief; for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove, and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting." A passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, states, "If our hopes and affections are spiritual, they come from above, not from beneath, and they bear as of old the fruits of the Spirit." Christian Science Lecture Radiocast Local radio listeners will be interested in the announcement of the radiocasting of a Christian Science lecture over KNX (1050kc-284m), Friday, Feb. 5, from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m., by Robert Stanley Ross, C. S. B., of New York City, member of the Board of Lecture-ship of The Mother Church. Another method of disposal has been to fill up waste spaces. One of the most popular, and prettiest, golf courses here has been created out of a mosquito-laden swamp near Flushing. Few of the golfers realize as they tramp over the beautiful course that a few feet below them exists perhaps the most unsightly collection of empty tin cans in the world. The plan could be followed to advantage by golf clubs out on the prairies to create rolling courses. Souvenir Hounds New York, more than the citizens of any other towns it is said, are keen hunters of souvenirs. If they are free, so much the better. As an indication how people here go in for souvenirs can be mentioned the opening of the new Waldorf-Astoria hotel last fall. The management had three thousand ash trays made with the initials of the hotel stamped on them. These were placed about the new hotel on the opening day, to save floor coverings and tables. The next morning it was discovered that there was not a single ash tray in the place. Every one had been carried off by the guests. Specialty Shops This city probably has more specialty shops than any other place on earth. Strolling along Fifth Avenue the other day we passed one shop entirely devoted to selling children's spectacles. Another caters only to the blind; others sell dog and cat luxuries. Lots of them carry only one kind of goods, such as cigarettes, orange juice, nuts and son on. Of course, there are the usual haberdashers and lingerie, dealers that one sees in every town of any size. One of the larger department stores here caters almost entirely to children, the lines for grown-ups being sold mostly as an accommodation. Then there is the place where only large women are catered to while the men have one chain that sells only pants. They guarantee to duplicate the material in any coat and vest you wear. They do a rushing business. VERY LATEST by MARY MARSHALL Here is the new shirred evening wrap. It is the sort of thing you would wear at this time of the year merely as an accessory dinner or theatre jacket, but later on in the warmer months of the year it would serve as an adequate outdoor evening wrap. This little wrap with its all-over shirring may not fit into your scheme of things, but if you do any home dress-making you will doubtless find other ways of using shirring. The work may be done on chiffon, georgette, silk, crepe, chiffon, velvet or any other soft material. It can be used on yoke, cuffs or collars and if you are working with a paper pattern you do not need to have a special pattern for the shirred part as Federal Aid Roads Advance Rapidly Total of $3,000,000 Available During 1931 for National Forest Roads Federal-aid road work in the national forests of California progressed more rapidly in the fiscal year 1931 than in any previous year, according to a statement by Regional Forester S. B. Show. A total of approximately $3,000,000 was available for construction and improvement of roads and trails in national forests, in California—the largest amount in any previous fiscal year. For the fiscal year 1931 California received $1,425,000 for major roads which form part of the state and county highway system and $470,000 for minor roads within the national forests. An emergency appropriation for the relief of the unemployed added another $500,000 for major highways and $615,000 for minor roads. The total Federal forest road money spent to date in the national forests of this state is approximately $19,000,000. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that C. S. CROOKSHANK and C. W. RAIRDON, as trustees under that certain deed of trust recorded February S. 1930 in Book 344, page 445 of Official Records of Orange County, California, to which reference is hereby made for further particulars, and pursuant to that certain notice of default and election to sell recorded on the 23rd day of October, 1931, in Book 517, page 108 of Official Records of Orange County, California, to which reference is hereby made for further particulars, (in which notice is declared that there was $2330.81, secured by said deed of trust, due and payable, together with interest as in said deed of trust, provided).—WILL SELL, at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States of America, on the the shirring may be done before the piece is cut. In order to get the best effect you should measure and mark the material carefully to start with, making small marks with tailor's chalk along the lines where you want the shirring to appear. The shirring is done with fairly fine sewing silk threaded double and the stitches should be small and even. When you have finished one line of shirring leave the double thread slack knot the end. When you have all the lines of shirring complete lay the shirred piece on your work table and carefully adjust the fulness. If the shirring is placed on a foundation or lining take a blind stitch here and there to keep the fullness evenly distributed. Daily Agricultural Radio Program Beginning each day at 12 m. and continuing 10 minutes, talks of interest to farmers, growers and producers will be given during the week beginning February 8 under the auspices of the Agricultural Extension Service, conferencing with radio station as follows: February 8—Walnut Question—M. H. Kimball, assistant farm advisor, Los Angeles county. February 9—The Outlook for Potatoes, Beans, Asparagus for 1932—F. H. Ernst, assistant farm advisor, Los Angeles county. February 10—How to Plan a Lawn—E. S. Kellogg, agricultural commissioner Santa Barbara county. February 11—A Talk on Water Conservation—Judge Huroid Ide Cruzan, vice-president, Los Angeles Conservation association. February 12—Rebuilding Frost Injured Citrus Trees—V. E. Blanchard, farm advisor, Ventura county. FOR GOOD—Paint or Wallpaper VARNISH OR LACQUER; OR A GOOD PAINTER OR PAPER-HANGER, CALL National Lead Co. OF CALIFORNIA Successors to BASS-HUETER PAINT COMPANY 121 EAST CENTER ST. ANAHEIM PHONE 2703 February 9—The Outlook for Potatoes, Beans, Asparagues for 1923—K. H. Ernst, assistant farm manager, Los Angeles county. February 10—How to Plan a Lawn. E. S. Kellogg, agricultural commissioner, Santa Barbara county. February 11—A Talk on Water Conservation—Judge Harold Ide Cruzan, vice-president, Los Angeles Conservation association. February 12—Rebuilding Frost Injured Citrus Trees—V. E. Blanchard, farm advisor, Ventura county. Expert Watch Repairing 115 East Center St. EYES EXAMINED—GLASSES FITTED HOMER A. NELSON, Opt.D. Optometrists TEUTONOPHONE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING Phone 3104. 114 N. Lemon St, Anaheim, Calif. National Lead Co. OF CALIFORNIA Successors to BASS-HUETER PAINT COMPANY 121 EAST CENTER ST. ANAHEIM PHONE 2703 Dr. Flagg Dentist 105 East Center Street (GROUND FLOOR) A careful dentist, using painless methods at a price that is reasonable—an honest effort to render the best type of dentistry. EXTRACTIONS $1.00 PLATES $10, $15, $25 FREE EXAMINATION Remember, the only dentist with a ground floor location in Anaheim. Open Evenings—Phone 4527 RADIO REPAIR SERVICE WARREN DOLLER Formerly with Wiley B. Allen Co. 847 S. Philadelphia Street PHONE 5858 Anaheim, Calif. Atwater Kent REARN—Easy Parking Golden Voice Compact $72.50 273 E. Center St., Anaheim Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 4, 1932 Indian Schools Will Exhibit at State Fair The Indian schools of California have been invited by the California state fair to enter exhibits in the educational department of the exposition at Sacramento Sept. 3 to 10. Prizes totaling $210 have been offered exclusively for these schools. Oscar N. Brower, piano tuning and repairing. $2.50 and up. Phone 4685. DR. HENRY C. VOGT Chiropractic Health Specialist 19 years' experience Licensed Palmer Graduate Phone 4223 317 N. Los Angeles Anaheim, Calif. KELVINATOR— $905.00 and np. $10.00 down. FEARN, 273 E. Center St., Anaheim THE FINEST ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR EVER BUILT Easy Parking Phone 811 BUYING with YOUR EYES OPEN MONEY TALKS— You can use it to good advantage, Mr. Merchant, in purchasing saleable merchandise. You can use it in buying ornaments for your store, or in getting goods that clutter up your shelves. Yes, money talks! 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