anaheim-gazette 1932-12-15

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPT PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS From congress and state assemblies to county boards of supervisors, the elected representatives of the American citizens now have the greatest opportunity in history to serve their country. The opportunity is an outgrowth of the depression and consists of paring down to skeleton from the governmental structure of the United States, relieving the strangle-hold of bureaus on the public purse, and allowing the money saved to enter trade channels where it could be used to pay labor, buy materials and encourage a return of prosperity. The cry of the taxpayers for relief is no idle gesture. Taxation has grown to the point where it virtually is confiscation. Experts figure that direct and indirect taxes in the United States — for federal, state, county and municipal governments—amount to one dollar out of every $3.50 of earned money. Out of every five men employed in the United States, on the average one is employed directly or indirectly for governmental service. In other words, for maintenance of government alone, the earnings of four families on the average must be split with a fifth family. Such a drain inevitably leads to financial disaster. The wonder is that the American people have permitted such tremendous governmental bureaucracy to develop, reaching out its octopus-like arms to envelop every industry and smother individual initiative. An aroused public opinion cries for tax relief. Until now the manipulations of politicians have thwarted the desire for econ- dollar out of every $4.50 of earned money. Out of every one employed in the United States, on the average one is employed directly or indirectly for governmental service. In other words, for maintenance of government alone, the earnings of four families on the average must be split with a fifth family. Such a drain inevitably leads to financial disaster. The wonder is that the American people have permitted such tremendous governmental bureaucracy to develop, reaching out its octopus-like arms to envelop every industry and smother individual initiative. An aroused public opinion cries for tax relief. Until now the manipulations of politicians have thwarted the desire for economics. Selfish interests of a few minorities cannot forever halt the wishes of the majority, and the sooner our elected representatives learn that they are in office to serve their country and all their people, and not for the privilege of a few, the quicker we will have real tax relief and a real chance for economic recovery. Therein lies the greatest opportunity for our officials, lame ducks and all. The public will applaud every effort to cut down governmental costs. Eliminating useless bureaus, creating efficient departments out of others through slashing of unwieldy personnel, and consolidation of the remaining to eliminate red tape and delay, will make special private business pay its own way, instead of subsidizing it with public money. Governmental leeches must be killed. Their fumigation is not a pleasant job, but a necessary one, and affords an unequalled opportunity for the various governmental bodies now meeting to set a record of balancing the budget and serving their country. PONDER THIS, MR. GROWER Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde's 1932 report to President Herbert Hoover contained the following excerpt which may prove of interest to citrus growers of Orange county. "A promising new and noncompetitive crop is the early ripening strain of the Satsuma orange. The department's plant explorers introduced this orange from Japan into the Gulf coast region. In the warm climate the early ripening strain grows more vigorously and produces heavier crops of large fruits with better shipping qualities than it does in Japan. In the Gulf coast region the so-called Wase Satsuma oranges ripen between the middle of September and the last week in October. This is a period in which almost no other tree-ripe oranges come on the market." HUMAN, BUT WRONG Coach Howard Jones of University of Southern California Friday evening at the homecoming football rally before the famous S. C.-Notre Dame football game called attention of sportsmen throughout the land to an unjust condition which persists in the football world, despite efforts of thoughtful persons everywhere to eliminate it. This unjust condition — sicking alumni wolves on a coach because he cannot win every game — is brought about by the desire to win, a human weakness we all understand. Headman Jones studiously refrained from mentioning "Pop" Warner's case at Stanford. He did plead for sportsmanship in general, and for "Hunk" Anderson in particular. "Just because 'Hunk' was unfortunate enough to lose to Pittsburgh there has been some rumor that he should be removed." Coach Jones said. animously in favor of the There is considerable support to belong to the League for strong in Germany, Italy in France if at any time which it now has on the Occasionally we hear the League and in this triot, a publication which League, is worthy of re- "On September 1 we culled from the official showing the amazing Nations plays a part. Post has carried these that, among other or League are: The Intersection of Linear Cities; The International Bookleighing and Tobogganing." "To this list must be of which the League isference of Catholic Entrance International League for tantism; The Internation" "The avowed object spread Freethought as All these various and request to give the Technical organization petence.' The League retaining any institution as Sir H. Campbell-Ba it is 'time to end this Governor Roosevelt declaring that the war but he is apt to have publicans found it on to live with it ever sim-A Wall Street this Can't tell just how whether the $500,000 One way we Repu is to remember that it We are looking fo- Friday evening at the homecoming football rally before the famous S. C.-Notre Dame football game called attention of sportsmen throughout the land to an unjust condition which persists in the football world, despite efforts of thoughtful persons everywhere to eliminate it. This unjust condition — sicking alumni wolves on a coach because he cannot win every game — is brought about by the desire to win, a human weakness we all understand. Headman Jones studiously refrained from mentioning "Pop" Warner's case at Stanford. He did plead for sportsmanship in general, and for "Hunk" Anderson in particular. "Just because 'Hunk' was unfortunate enough to lose to Pittsburgh there has been some rumor that he should be removed," Coach Jones said. "I believe the psychology which demands his removal is wrong. Coach Anderson has developed a mighty fine team, one of the best if not the best in the country. Notre Dame's teams always show true sportsmanship, on and off the field. After all, it is the spirit in which the game is played and not the winning streak a team enjoys, which counts most." The point is well taken. Coach Jones, who had just received another five-year contract with the University of Southern California a year before his present one expires and before the Notre Dame game was played, graciously took occasion to remark that Trojan officials apparently were not guided by the one impelling motive of beating Notre Dame. The noted coach wants the same kind of consideration shown other men of his profession. He stressed fair play and sportsmanship, team unity and self-sacrifice. These are the principles which make football great. Properly inculcated into the boys, the lessons last them through life. Is not that the sensible attitude? It is not the fact that Anaheim union high school beats Brea-Olinda's Wildcats for instance that counts. It is the spirit in which the game is played, the cooperation of the boys in working in unison toward a single goal, and the fair play shown opponents which really develops the character of the players. Character development is permanent. Football victories are ephemeral. Let us not look upon victory as the sole excuse for hiring a coach. We should pay attention first to the type of character he builds in the boys who are placed in his charge. If he develops true sportsmanship his task is well done. Turning out winning football aggregations is incidental. LEAGUE ACTIVITIES Americans who rightfully oppose the membership of the United States in the League of Nations are apt to think, unless they are in touch with the situation that sentiment in countries across the Atlantic, which are members of the League is un- Right On His Front Porch By Albert T. Reid VACANT THE FIRE A former office in a dicted for money, and counts of each offer. Should the gets out Dickens. P-H-S-S! DON'T W The high every year but try and to your no continuous DEAR ORDER A man moaned at two years live?" he with my torched SAD TALE A man defeated up for re-hall of lee for 12 year speech, but sitter—did leak our were on t THOSE W HOUSES DOWN T In a brewer county man who vineyard lady: "He was bourne where au have been and gave ... (He and hid imously in favor of the League. Such, however, is not the case. here is considerable sentiment in most of the countries which long to the League for withdrawal. This sentiment is especially strong in Germany, Italy and Great Britain, and it will be strong similarly in favor of the League. Such, however, is not the case. There is considerable sentiment in most of the countries which belong to the League for withdrawal. This sentiment is especially strong in Germany, Italy and Great Britain, and it will be strong in France if at any time that nation should lose the stranglehold which it now has on the policies of the League. Occasionally we hear of some of the international activities of the League and in this line the following, from the London Patriot, a publication which does not favor British adherence to the League, is worthy of reproduction: "On September 1 we published some interesting information, called from the official handbook of international organizations, showing the amazing futilities, or worse, in which the League of Nations plays a part. The political correspondent of the Morning Post has carried these researches further, and has discovered that, among other organizations, under the direction of the League are: The International Associations for the Development of Linear Cities; The International Society of Retail Grocers; The International Bookbinders' Union; The International Bobbeighing and Tobogganing Federation. "To this list must be added religious irreligious organizations in which the League is patron, such as: The International Conference of Catholic Employers; The Baptist World Alliance; The International League for the Defense and Furtherance of Protestantism; The International Union of Proletarian Freethinkers. "The avowed object of the last-named organization is 'to spread Freethought as based on Atheism and Marxian Socialism.' All these various and varied bodies are apparently required 'on request to give the Council or the Assembly or the League's technical organization opinions coming within their special competence.' The League seems to have collected a menagerie containing any institution which calls itself 'International.' Surely, Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman once said in another connection, 'time to end this foolery.'" Governor Roosevelt has been reported in some dispatches as declaring that the war debt problem is not his baby. Maybe not, but he is apt to have to adopt it within a few months. The Republicans found it on their doorstep back in 1921 and have had to live with it ever since. A Wall Street thief stole $500,00 in bonds the other day. Can't tell just how serious the loss is because we don't know whether the $500,000 represents face value or market value. One way we Republicans can cheer ourselves up nowadays is to remember that it is always darkest before the dawn. We are looking forward with a great deal of anticipation to TODAY and TOMORROW FRANK PARKER STOCKBRIDGE KATHARSIS . . . G.O.P. got it The ancient Greeks had a word, "katharsis," meaning a thorough cleaning out which might apply to the human organization needs so badly, every once in a while, as a complete "katharsis." It is the inevitable tendency of all organized groups, once they achieve power, to become arrogant and to lose sight of the primary purposes for which they were organized. That is true of religious, political, financial and all other classes of human organizations. All human effort to be effective must be organized. But all organizations must be reorganized every once in a while. The old leaders must be deposed and fresh blood taken in to the councils, and any organization which does not do this voluntarily is sooner or later forced to do it by pressure from without. That, it seems to me, is what has just happened to the Republican Party Organization in America. The time has come for re-organization. Under our two party system the public welfare is best served by the best organized party, which ever it may be. The remedy for the ills of the Republican party is the old Greek one, "katharsis." TRAVEL . . . and metal mike I am writing this just an hour or so before sailing on the Italian Liner Rex for my first visit to Europe. Sixty-two is still young enough for a man to go adventuring, if he has the spirit of adventure in him, and I never got over that. I am very curious to see whether the foreign cities and peoples that I have read about and studied about all my life look anything like the way I have pictured them. I have knocked about the American Continent and up down the coasts in ships a great deal but never before had both the time and the opportunity to cross the ocean. What particularly interests me is the ship on which I am coming back, the A Wall Street thief stole $500,00 in bonds the other day. Can't tell just how serious the loss is because we don't know whether the $500,000 represents face value or market value. One way we Republicans can cheer ourselves up nowadays is to remember that it is always darkest before the dawn. We are looking forward with a great deal of anticipation to seeing just how Huey Long will perform on the majority side. Cheer up. There won't be any more political speeches on the radio for nearly two years. Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Charles E Dunn. The Christian's Use of Leisure One of the greatest needs of the American people is to know how best to use their abundant leisure. With a reduction in the number of hours of work, this problem has become of vast importance. To its solution the Church must resolutely address itself. There are certain phases of the present situation that are not reassuring. The motion picture largely operates in the direction of undermining the taste and thought of the nation. The automobile makes us a vast company of speeding gadabouts in restless motion. And the radio places us at the mercy of jazz bands, crooners, and similar vulgarities of high-pressure salesmanship. On the other hand, there are unhobbled possibilities for good in these machine-made sources of recreation. The movie theatre is certainly preferable to the saloon, and there are pictures beyond criticism both from the standpoint of art and character building. The automobile has revived the old-fashioned family outing, promoting shared recreation in the out-of-doors. And the radio enables us to listen to symphony concerts, addresses, and inspiring church services. The problem, then, becomes one of choice. We must learn to discriminate between the wholesome and the unwholesome. One is always on safe ground if he keeps Jesus and the Christian ideal in sight. The Golden Text urges us to do all we do "to the glory of God." If we follow this admonition, we can never wander far. Instead of high-powered exhausting amusement, we shall choose simple, restful, health giving fun. Like our Master, we shall seek contact with nature as often as possible, and cultivate a few kindred spirits, whose friendship can heal and restore our jaded selves. Moreover, we shall seek recreation that demands personal participation rather than passive inspection. "Come away, all of you," said the Master, "to a quiet place, and rest awhile." We all need to escape from the strain of life. God help us to choose those forms of merry-making that will enrich and beautify our days! CHICAGO ... next year My Chicago friends are beginning to get excited about the "Century of Progress Exposition' which is to be held in the city by Lake Michigan next year. The municipality of Chicago is in serious financial stress, but there is still an awful lot of money in Chicago, and probably the most intense public spirit that exists in any large city in America. Many years ago, Chicago adopted the motto "I will." That is still the Chicago spirit. Regardless of hard times the leaders in Chicago's civic life who VACANT CHAIR AT THE FIRESIDE A former trusted deputy in a public office in another county has been indicted for embezzling a large sum of money, and he is to go to trial on 17 counts of grand theft. The penalty for each offense is 10 years in prison. Should the man be convicted when he gets out he will be as old as the dickens. P-H-S-S! STEP SOFTLY! DON'T WAKE 'EM UP The high legislators go into a huddle every year for a spell, and then retire; but try and imagine what would happen to your nerves if the performance was continuous. DEAR OLD GRANNY A man with a wife and little child moaned and said he hasn't worked for two years. "How do you manage to live?" he was asked. "Oh, I'm living with my mother-in-law," he replied as he torched up another cigarette. SAD TALE, MATES A man from a midwest state was defeated the other day when he came up for re-election to a seat in a high-hall of legislation. He had been in for 12 years, could make a dandy speech, but was classed as a flag-pole sitter—didn't get anywhere. And it leaked out five members of his family were on the government payroll. THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD PULL DOWN THE BLINDS In a breach of promise suit in another county, a comely maid accused a man who labors in the evangelistic vineyard of deceiving her. Said the lady: "He made love to me; he said I was beautiful; he wanted to know where such a gorgeous person could have been all his life; he gave parties and gave me liquor to drink; and then (Here the girl burst into tears and hid her face in a handkerchief). PUT 'ER THERE, PARD, YOU'RE A REAL SPORT A merchant over in Iowa cancelled all debts owing him by his former customers, totalling $75,000. He said he had enough without that. Some wanted to pay up, but he says nothing doing—give it to those who need it! TRIANGULAR THRILLS Tut—What, for the love of Mike, is a breach of promise suit? Hut—Oh, it's one of those things that bob up when you get famous, or something. Of course, if the gal has a good memory, she might tell about things that make you red in the face; but you can rebutt by saying it's all a lotta boloney. CROWDING THE MOURNERS Pork Barrell—Whoops and high low. If those public improvements are delayed for several years and then if some of the sections get them that don't need them very much, why you see, mabbe there'll be nothing left but the barrel. GOOD PALS A Japanese and a Chinese met the other morning and conversed in good English. They wished each other the top of the morning, spoke of prices going up and business in general; but said not a word about the mess over in Manchuria. HEY, BUDDY, THAT'S A DELICATE QUESTION A man was charged with vagrancy it being alleged, he roamed around from place to place without any visible means of support, and the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. ON THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME STEIN When the big parties put wet planks in their platforms a lot of guys all over the country filed applications with the city councils for "permits" to sell THOSE WHO LIVE IN GLASS HOUSES SHOULD PULL DOWN THE BLINDS In a breach of promise suit in another county, a comely maid accused a man who labors in the evangelistic vineyard of deceiving her. Said the lady: "He made love to me; he said I was beautiful; he wanted to know where such a gorgeous person could have been all his life; he gave parties and gave me liquor to drink; and then (Here the girl burst into tears and hid her face in a handkerchief). And the accused says there is nothing to it and the girl's story is all a lot of bo-bo-bunk." BARELY NOSED OUT Of course, most everyone complained except the installment collector; but he got quite a kick out of dodging the swinging door when it elammed in his face. MIGHT FLATTEN OUT LIKE A PANCAKE A film comedian who has caused lots of laughs comes out with a proposition that all the countries in the world use the same kind of money. Now, all the countries might use the same kind of plies to throw at each other, but when it comes to currency they might use the wrong kind of dough. HEY, BUDDY, THAT'S A DELICATE QUESTION A man was charged with vagrancy it being alleged, he roamed around from place to place without any visible means of support, and the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. ON THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME STEIN When the big parties put wet planks in their platforms a lot of guys all over the country filed applications with the city councils for "permits" to sell the suds and sprinkle the suwdust. EDDIE, PAGE MR. VOLSTEAD A prospective juror was asked if he ever was on a jury in a criminal case. He replied that he had been on juries where the defendants were charge with possession of liquor, but he made the further declaration that he didn't "think it was criminal." THE KISSINEST GUY WHO EVER KISSED When the girl in a breach of promise case was testifying she said her lover, was a bear when it came to kissing. She said he kissed her eyes, ears, hair, cheeks, mouth, and even kissed her knee. Then she ups and stops him, and says, says she, this has gone far enough. BRUCT BARTON writes of "THE MASTER EXECUTIVE" Supplying a weak-to-week inspiration for the heavy-burdened who will had every human trial paralyzed in theexperiences of "The Man Nobody Knows." TO BE CHEERFUL AND HAPPY Jesus was the center and soul of a glorious existence; a bringer of news so wonderful that those who received it should be marked by their radiance as by a badge. Of course he disregarded the narrow code of the Pharisees. "You shall walk only so far on the Sabbath," said the Code. He walked as far as he liked. "These things you may eat and these you shall not," said the Code. "You're not defiled by what goes into your mouth," he answered, "but by what comes out." "All prayers must be submitted according to the forms provided," said the Code. "None others are acceptable." It was blasphemy to him. His God was no Bureau, no Rule Maker, no Accountant. "God is a spirit," he cried. "Between the great Spirit and the spirits of men—which are a tiny part of His—no one has the right to intervene with formulae and rules." around his dusty shoulders, kissed his forehead. "Bring a fatted calf," he cried. "Make a feast; call the neighbors to celebrate. For this my son which has gone has come back." There were high doings in that house that day, and every one enjoyed them except the older son. He was sullen and self-pitying. "Here I work and save and have never had a good time. When he comes home, they give him a party. It's wrong." The father did not defend the younger son, but he rebuked the elder. That was what hurt the smugly complacent members of the audience to whom Jesus told the story. The implication was too plain. "There are two ways in which a man may waste his life," the story said in effect. "One is to run away from your responsibilities, causing sorrow to your parents and hurt to your associates, killing your finer na- These things you may eat and these you shall not," said the Code. "You're not defiled by what goes into your mouth," he answered, "but by what comes out." "All prayers must be submitted according to the forms provided," said the Code. "None others are acceptable." It was blasphemy to him. His God was no Bureau, no Rule Maker, no Accountant. "God is a spirit," he cried. "Between the great Spirit and the spirits of men—which are a tiny part of His—no one has the right to intervene with formulae and rules." He told a story which must have outraged the self-righteous members of his audience. He said that a certain man had two sons. The elder, a perfectly proper and perfectly uninteresting young man, worked hard, saved his money, and conducted himself generally as a respectable member of society. The younger son was a reckless ne'er-do-well, who took his portion of the estate and went into a far country where he led a wild life and presently was penniless and repentant. In that mood he proceeded to work his way back to his father's house. The father saw the boy coming a long way down the road, ran to him, threw his arms "But the other thing is equally wrong." They who neither laugh or sing are out of tune with the Infinite. Those who find no pleasure and give none offer Him a constant affront. Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees. You are painfully careful to give exactly one-tenth of your incomes to the Temple, but you neglect to leave the world a little more cheerful. This message—a happy God, wanting His sons and daughters to be happy. Next Week: A Man, Sure of Himself. Copyright, Bobbs-Merrill Co. set out to build the world's greatest fair for 1933 have succeeded in raising the necessary millions, and from what I am beginning to hear about it I get the impression it will be the most wonderful showing of the resources, the peoples, the art and the scientific and technical development of the whole world that has ever been brought together. At least, that is what my Chicago friends say that it will be, and I have never known Chicago to fail when it really set out to do something. MONEY ... and prices Thirty years ago W. J. Bryan nearly captured the Presidency with his economic theory that farmers would get more for their products if there was more money in circulation. In a new book published by the Century Company of New York, F. M. Huntington-Wilson, who was Under Secretary of State in the Wilson Administration, handles the same theme, although along different lines. The book is called, "Money and the Price Level." The author points out exactly what President Hoover meant when he suggested that the European debts of this country might be settled in the currencies of the debtor nations, clearing up that point so that any layman can comprehend the subject. Briefly, Mr. Huntington-Wilson argues that the alarmingly low price levels of wheat and cotton, and all other farm products, are now being caused by the high value of the American dollar as compared with the low values of other countries. The book has been written after consultation with many of the leading experts on finance in both Occidental and Oriental countries, among them being Mr. Rene Leon, widely regarded as the leading foreign exchange and metallic money expert in this country.