anaheim-gazette 1932-06-16

10TH OLYMPIAD HAILED AS BEST IN ALL HISTORY Complete Program Titantic Is Announced, Begins July 30, Ends August 14 What looms as the greatest athletic contest of all time is scheduled between July 30 at noon and ending on the afternoon of August 14, when the Tenth Olympiad will be held at Los Angeles. Thousands upon thousands of visitors from all over the world already have sent in reservations and otherwise notified officials that they will attend the athletic titantic. Other tens of thousands of visitors will come unannounced to attend the spectacular events scheduled for ten different places in and near Los Angeles, and several other places yet to be selected. Portions of certain athletic teams have arrived and are preparing for exhibitions. The Japanese team of horsemen were the first to arrive, bringing with them a dozen of the most famous mounts in the world. Finland is hopeful of breaking into the long distance race column so heavily that the threatened lead of the United States in the shorter events will be overcome. The first event on the program is the opening ceremony scheduled to start Saturday afternoon, July 30, with President Herbert Hoover officially Portions of certain athletic teams have arrived and are preparing for exhibitions. The Japanese team of horsemen were the first to arrive, bringing with them a dozen of the most famous mounts in the world. Finland is hopeful of breaking into the long distance race column so heavily that the threatened lead of the United States in the shorter events will be overcome. The first event on the program is the opening ceremony scheduled to start Saturday afternoon, July 30, with President Herbert Hoover officially opening the Olympiad. The ceremony will be held at the Olympic stadium, Los Angeles. Data Summarized First competitive event will be weightlifting, to be held at the Olympic auditorium in the evening, Saturday, July 30. Completion of this event is scheduled for the following afternoon and evening at the same location. Other events, dates, times, and locations follow: FENCING: July 31, a.m.; Aug. 1, a.m. and p.m.; Aug. 2, p.m.; Aug. 3, a.m. and p.m.; Aug. 4, p.m.; Aug. 5, a.m. and p.m.; Aug. 6, a.m.; Aug. (Continued on page 6) Nation’s Ideals Lauded In Talk "We want our flag to stand for the finest ideals, for free schools, a high standard of literacy and freedom of worship. We must guard against influences which would undermine those sound principles erected in support of the flag." Thus spoke Attorney Thomas L. McFadden to the Kiwanis club at its Tuesday luncheon-meeting in the Elks clubhouse. He warned against setting up tyrannical conditions in contradiction of expressed constitutional rights which might eventually lead to revolt in order to lift such a burden. Treacherous propaganda injected into American life by organizations foreign to American ideals eventually will be offset by an aroused American public opinion, McFadden believes. Program Chairman Ted Kuchel introduced the attorney, while Dr. Homer Nelson, vice president, presided due to absence of Dr. Max Henderson, president. Boys’ Pranks Draw Bouldin’s Warning Playful pranks of schoolboys suddenly released from their studies worried police not a little this week, resulting in Police Chief James S. Bouldin warning the lads not to break street lamps, destroy orchard signs, break windows, Thomas Kuchel Rotary Speaker Spirit of world fellowship as expressed by the peoples and not by their representatives in international conferences eventually will break down the barrier of selfishness which in the past and at present mar world peace and economic programs. Thomas Kuche told members of the Rotary club at their luncheon-meeting Monday. Modern means of communication—airplane, radio, telephone —break down prejudices and make love of country strong Eleven Anaheir Receive D Eleven former Anaheir school students received training from the Santa Ana junior commencement exercises day afternoon. Those getting their awards were Black, Eleanor Crill, Freddie Nelle Grafton, Clifford Hushman, Thomas Ma Romoff, Florence Rundschlehly and Rex Woodward. License Fee Charge Effective Boys' Pranks Draw Bouldin's Warning Playful pranks of schoolboys suddenly released from their studies worried police not a little this week, resulting in Police Chief James S. Bouldin warning the lads not to break street lamps, destroy orchard signs, break windows, disturb gates at irrigation ditches in efforts to get a mid-day bath, or get too frisky with guns. Complaints by the score were registered with police this week. Half a dozen lads were cited to appear in police court. "If this rampage keeps up, the juvenile court will find work for them to do," the chief announced. QUESTIONS ANSWERED Dr. H. A. Johnston, leader of the Y. M. C. A. Bible class, was unable because of time to answer all questions put to him Monday night by the 76 young folks attending the weekly session. The meeting was a continuation of the question and answer period of the week before. Confidence of the READERS of any publication is a tremendous asset to the advertiser in that medium. For 62 years the Gazette has built up and now enjoys the full confidence of its readers. Spirit of world fellowship as expressed by the peoples and not by their representatives in international conferences eventually will break down the barrier of selfishness which in the past and at present mar world peace and economic programs. Thomas Kuchel told members of the Rotary club at their luncheon-meeting Monday. Modern means of communication—airplane radio, telephone — break down prejudices and make love of country strong enough to observe rights of others. thus pointing the way to a new era of world progress, he said. Speaker Kuchel was introduced by H. E. W. (Doc) Barnes, program chairman, who said that the young man recently was graduated with honors from the University of Southern California, and will return in the fall to pursue studies in law. Mrs. Reah Kendrick, pianist, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses in honor of her birthday, while others whose natal anniversaries were observed were P. J. Weisel, E. P. Hapgood, Sam Kraemer Jr., and William LeVecke. Balboa Boatman Is Seeking Probation Petition for probation of J. E. Gore, Balboa boatman who was found guilty by a jury of criminally slandering Newport's Chief of Police R. R. Hodgkinson, will be heard Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. This action was scheduled when Attorney A. P. Nelson for Gore filed the petition, following Judge H. G. Ames' refusal to grant a new trial. Gore was taken into custody under bond was provided. Gore was convicted of saying "your chief is a bootleger and in league with the bootleggers" before a public gathering in Newport. Seeking a new trial, Nelson relief upon new evidence, but Judge Anas ruled that the chief of police, who declined to issue a warrants with the responsibility of finding what evidence in which a charge is based before issuing a complaint. The Gazette this week letter from Charles O'fathar of Valencia or California's most noted letter was written in print stand this newspaper has Phil Swing, who deserted the interests of good governors on every occasion barrel measures that no taxes but endanger the marty system with which is in hearty accord because prevent a vast army of sons seeking public office encourage responsible and enter politics. Mr. Chapman follows: "ANAHEIM GAZETTE, Anaheim, California. My dear Editor: "I read with much pity very strong condemnation tical actions of Congress I am pleased that we paper a sturdy champion Old Party. You have true to the party and now..." ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1932 NO. NO, JUDGE SWING! The statement issued by supporters of Judge Swing, who are in all probability his appointees to office, that he will not be a candidate for United States Senator from California, but suggesting that he be drafted into this district and become a candidate to succeed himself, is quite superfluous if not ridiculous. While Judge Swing has made the statement a number of times the past two years, that he would come out for United States Senator, it was not believed by those in close touch with politics here that he would do so for it was known that his brother, Senator Ralph Swing of San Bernardino, was trying in the last legislature to create a congress district comprising Imperial, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Of course, this was with a view to helping Swing in his efforts to succeed himself this year, for it was perfectly well known by the San Bernardino man that in a district comprising Imperial and San Diego, the congressman would have no chance of going back to Washington. Swing's airy talk that he would be a candidate for senator while his brother was setting up fences for him in a district which might favor him was mere comouflage only that and nothing more. He was at all times and is now a candidate to succeed himself in the lower house. Senator Edwards of Orange knocked Senator Swing's bill in the head as he wanted nothing to do with the proposal to throw this county into a district with San Diego. Orange county is politically "pizen" on San Diego, and unanimously nominated President Herbert Clark Hoover, who was o the first ballot and unanimously named on the day to again be standard-bearer of the republican's platform contains a plank for resubmission of the eight County with the many favorite resorts both of Tourists. Eleven Anaheimians Receive Diplomas Eleven former Anaheim union high school students received their diplomas from the Santa Ana junior college at commencement exercises held Thursday afternoon. Those from Anaheim getting their awards were: James Black, Eleanor Crill, Frederick Davis, Nelle Grafton, Clifford Hannah, Hazel Hushman, Thomas Mackay, Ester Romoff, Florence Rundstrom, Charles Stehly and Rex Woodward. License Fee Change Effective In Week Senator Edwards of Orange knocked Senator Swing's bill in the head as he wanted nothing to do with the proposal to throw this county into a district with San Diego. Orange county is politically "pizen" on San Diego, and so, it might be said in passing, is San Bernardino. After San Diego republicans had supported the Democrat Kettner because he was securing large appropriations of federal money for San Diego during the war, and had ambushed republican candidates for congress from this county and San Bernardino we wished to have nothing further to do with them politically. Senator Edwards was successful in forming the nineteenth district so that it would comprise Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino, this, of course, left Imperial, and San Diego in the twentieth district. Congressman Swing is not satisfied with the district fearing that San Diego will defeat him as it undoubtedly will. His friends seek to draft him into this district and republicans here will set their faces against that all along the line. He has left his party and has voted for every pork barrel bill in this congress. He voted for the Garner bill, and in a letter to this paper said that Anaheim was now in a fair way to have a new postoffice building if the bill should carry. Anaheim wants no postoffice building from the Garner bill. It wants the government to pay its debts, maintain its credit and preserve the dollar at par. President Hoover has vetoed more than a billion dollars of money bills originating in the house during this session. We believe the record shows that Swing voted for every one of these bills and against sustaining the President's veto. These bills would tend inevitably to increase taxes and unbalance the budget irretrievably. Swing has not been a good friend to the people but has voted for every pork barrel bill that came along. If he wishes to return to congress, let him fight it out with San Diego. He cannot run in this district, does not reside here, and republicans here do not want him. He has turned his back on his party. Republicans here have turned their backs on him. POSTAL CARDS STOLEN Miss Mildred Staples, instructor at the municipal plunge in the city park, reported Friday that postal cards she had prepared to mail to prospective swimming students were stolen from her automobile while she attended the ball game at Santa Ana the night before. Unfair and Costly Features Legislation send Taxpayer Views Growing Government As he Delves Into Present Laws and Facts That Eat Up U. S. Income; Lots of noise and jocular objections already levied for next year, but this psychological attack Uncle Sam's voters to the expenses of government eyes open wide and focus on congress when they mately $4,113,000,000 was announced this year. Citizens their pencils and began figuring to see in what proportion their money is being spent and why. And they found a lot of unpleasant facts. Incidentally this study is bringing out in bold relief a new phase in American political life. Mr. Taxpayer is primarily interested in his pocketbook which has undergone considerable shrinkage in the past two years and, until government expense comes down in proportion, he won't be satisfied. Which means that expenses will come down. He is in hearty accord on balancing the budget, but he is considerably alarmed at its present size. When this economic phase is cleared up, Mr. Taxpayer will return his natural interest to candidates as personalities, but until then he will pay more attention to the platform on which the standard-bearers of the republican and democratic parties run than on the candidates themselves. Study the Budget To get down to brass tacks on government expenses, take a look at the estimated expenditures for 1932-33, divided into two classes for easier comparisons: Purpose Amount Veterans' relief $1,072,064,527 National defense 694,805,800 Interest on debt 640,000,000 Principal on debt 496,803,400 Total $2,902,673,727 Contrast the above expenditures with the following: License Fee Change Effective In Week Upon completion of its second reading, an ordinance read first at Tuesday's meeting of the city council, will become effective, making payable in semi-annual installments the yearly business license fee for Anaheim. POSTAL CARDS STOLEN Miss Mildred Staples, instructor at the municipal plunge in the city park, reported Friday that postal cards she had prepared to mail to prospective swimming students were stolen from her automobile while she attended the ball game at Santa Ana the night before. BICYCLE STOLEN Elmer Taylor of 242 South Olive street filed a report with Anaheim police stating that his bicycle was stolen from the high school campus. Charles C. Chapman Praises Stand Against Phil Swing and Urges Return of Old Caucus System of Nominating Officers The Gazette this week received a letter from Charles C. Chapman, "father of the valencia orange" and one of California's most noted citizens. The letter was written in praise of the stand this newspaper has taken against Phil Swing, who deserted his party and the interests of good government when he voted on every occasion for "pork barrel" measures that not only boost taxes but endanger the national credit. Mr. Chapman suggests a return of the former method of nominating party candidates, instead of the present primary system with which the Gazette is in hearty accord because it would prevent a vast army of ill-fated persons seeking public office and would encourage responsible and able men to enter politics. Mr. Chapman's letter follows: "ANATEIM GAZETTE, Anaheim, California. 'My dear Editor: "I read with much pleasure your very strong condemnation of the political actions of Congressman Swing. I am pleased that we have in your paper a sturdy champion of the Grand Old Party. You have always stood true to the party and now when one of those whom it has highly honored, no longer lines up with its policies and with the President of the United States, I am pleased that you have the courage to speak out boldly in condemnation of him. "We are pleased that you say 'No, emphatically', when a suggestion is made that Mr. Swing be chosen to represent the new district, of which Orange county is a part. He doesn't live in the new district and he should not be invited to move his residence into it in order that he might become a candidate. We have others in the district that I am sure can be depended upon, whereas to our very deep disappointment and regret, Mr. Swing, having failed to support the republican administration, does not deserve further recognition from the party. "This chaotic condition of our party by having all sorts of men represent it is the direct result of our present direct primary laws. Not until we get back to the Old Party convention method of selecting candidates will we get good and loyal men who feel their responsibility to the party to present to the voters. We will then have office helders who will also be more keenly alive to their responsibility to the public. "Help us to return to the convention system. Carefully prepared regulations for selection of delegates should be adopted and then our party conventions would select the best available men as candidates for various offices and we would soon find party loyalty, where now we have office holders who ignore responsibility to anybody. We will have higher class men offered for public office and all departments of our government will be run on better business methods, where economy and efficiency would hasten the return of permanent prosperity." "Lend the influence of the good, old, loyal Gazette to aid in the return of the sane and tried methods adopted by our fathers for the selection of candidates to vote for and not have our ballots cluttered up with a long list of self-appointed men who simply want office. The voters know little or nothing about them and are confused and often the one most unfitted is the one selected. "Yours very truly, CHARLES C. CHAPMAN." ENGINEER HITS WATER PLAN OF TWO COUNTIES Conservation Program On Upper Santa Ana Would Rob Orange County Water conservation measures proposed by Riverside and San Bernardino counties for the upper Santa Ana river may be opposed by Orange county on the findings of Consulting Engineer G. A. Elliott of the Orange county flood control district, who reported to the board of supervisors Tuesday. The report is being held over for a week for consideration before final action. Findings of Elliott indicated that any conservation work carried out above the lower Santa Ana canyon reduced the supply of water for Orange county. New work planned, for which this county is asked to contribute $10,000 or more to be matched by funds put up by the state for conservation work, would further diminish if not altogether stop the flow of water left at Bunker Hill dike in Riverside county, the engineer stated. He believes that no conservation project on the upper Santa Ana should be started until an equitable distribution of water is accomplished because experience has shown that conservation projects in that district diminishes Orange county's rightful supply. No part of the stream, he Costly Features of Classification send Tax Rates Soaring Growing Government Expenses With Alarm on Present Laws and Finds Many Unpleasant at Up U. S. Income; New Political Phase Graduates Face Life's Problems Commerce Exercises at City Park Prove Impressive "To go to college or not to go to college. That is the question." Paraphrasing Hamlet expresses the question uppermost in the minds of 132 students who were graduated from the Anaheim union high school Tuesday evening. Many plan to enter Fullerton or Santa Ana junior colleges, some will register in the "Big Three" California universities (Southern California, California and Stanford), while some at once will begin their education in the stern realities of making a living. For the first time in the school's history, commencement exercises were held at the Anaheim city park. The amphitheatre was beautifully decorated as a Japanese garden, forming a colorful background for the exercises beginning at 5 o'clock and attended by hundreds of proud parents, relatives and friends. Graduates marched down the aisle to music furnished by the high school band. Rev. D. Howard Dow offered prayer. Awarded Diplomas City's Cost for Year Cut $15,000 Council Adopts Reduced Budget, Tax $7.56 per Capita Anaheim's tax rate will fall materially during the coming year, following action of the City Trustees Tuesday evening in adopting a 1932-33 budget amounting to $15,000 less than for the present year. The slash will bring the per capita tax of the city to $7.58. Total monies to be raised during the coming year will amount to $395,094.51. This is divided into two classes: Funds to be raised through taxation, $83,-203.39, while funds raised in other ways will amount to $311,891.12. The big cut in expenses was made in the general government account, which this year provided $333,937.38 while for next year it will be $318,937.39. The largest single reduction in this category was for general administrative expense, cut from $12,963.87 to $5,170.02, with slight reductions in most oranches, and nominal raises in others. Estimated receipts for the coming year, in addition to the taxes to be levied, are: Franchises ... $2,728.00 Permits ... 1,825.00 Fines, Penalties ... 10,752.00 Interest ... 2,700.00 Public services ... 267,325.00 Plunge ... 5,000.00 Oranges ... 6,000.00 Park sales (sundry) ... 450.00 Birth death certificates ... 50.00 For the first time in the school's history, commencement exercises were held at the Anaheim city park. The amphitheatre was beautifully decorated as a Japanese garden, forming a colorful background for the exercises beginning at 5 o'clock and attended by hundreds of proud parents, relatives and friends. Graduates marched down the aisle to music furnished by the high school band. Rev. D. Howard Dow offered prayer. Awarded Diplomas "Some Aims in Education" was the subject of Geiffrey Morgan, Santa Monica lecturer and author, who pointed out advantages accruing from proper study. Jessie Falls gave the salutory address, followed by Valedictorian Grace Houck. Musical numbers by the girls chorus, piano solo by Doris Campbell and a violin solo by Jane Deming contributed to the program's effectiveness. After presentation of the class by Principal J. A. Clayes, President Henry Ramm of the school board awarded di-(Continued on page 4) Pest Parasites Are En Route to Spain If some invisible bug wireless system is functioning properly there is a great hub-bub of excitement in the Mediterranean fruit fly kingdom of Spain. For spies of the fly kingdom, if they're as good as spies should be, have warned their nationals that the American Hawaiian Sugar Planters' association, in cooperation with the U.S. department of agriculture, is sending millions of parasites to Spain in an effort to control the fruit fly pest. If successful, more shipments of parasites will follow. Last Friday morning the first shipment of several millions of parasites passed through Los Angeles on a Transcontinental and Western Air transport. The shipment was from Hawaii, where the parasite has reduced by 50 per cent the number of fruit flies. Fruit-growers and government officials hope eventually that the flies will be eradicated through use of the parasite.