anaheim-gazette 1933-01-05

Gasoline Tax Change Hinted Proposed Law Gives Equal Distribution Between State and County Orange county would gain 50 per cent more state gasoline tax money for its county highways under terms of a measure now being prepared for introduction in the 1933 state legislature. Under the present law, 2 cents of California's 3-cent gasoline tax goes to the state for highway purposes, and 1 cent is distributed among the various counties on a basis of their automobile registration. No county receives less than $5,000. Senator Frank L. Gordon of Napa county and Senator William E. Harper, San Diego, now propose an equal division of this money between state and county, which would give each county an additional one-half cent. Gordon also would provide a minimum of $50,000 for counties to outlaw special district county road taxes. Senator Harper, on the other hand, would give cities one-fourth of the county share and provide that this revenue could be used to pay off street bonds if desired. These are only two of the many measures designed to change the method of administering the gasoline tax. Another proposal slated to have bitter opposition is by Rolland A. Van degrift, state director of finance. He would use gasoline tax revenue to pay interest and retire old state highway bonds, which would require about $8,000,000 a year. Opponents of his plan claim that such "diversion" would break down the gasoline tax law. Based on recommendations of the California tax research bureau, plans are also under way to abolish gasoline tax refunds altogether. In a general sense this refund is granted on gasoline not used in motor vehicles operat- Hollywood’s Baby Stars Fifteen youthful screen aspirants were chosen for wood. Nine blondes are in the group, personality, beauty choice was based... Seated, left to right: Dorothy Wiley Layton. Standing: Toshia Mori, Boots Mallory, Buth Bond, Evalyn Knapp and Marian Shockley. Will Rogers Guest At Convention Editor “Kids” Humorist On Politics, Gets Spirited Rejoinder Will Rogers will be a guest of the California Newspaper Publishers’ Association at its annual convention at Marysville January 20, 21 and 22—all because an editor “kidded” the humorist and got a rise out of him. The editor is Horace E. Thomas of the Marysville Appeal-Democrat, who Another proposal slated to have bitter opposition is by Rolland A. Vandegrift, state director of finance. He would use gasoline tax revenue to pay interest and retire old state highway bonds, which would require $8,000,000 a year. Opponents of his plan claim that such "diversion" would break down the gasoline tax law. Based on recommendations of the California tax research bureau, plans are also under way to abolish gasoline tax refunds altogether. In a general sense this refund is granted on gasoline not used in motor vehicles operating on highways, such as tractors, and other farm equipment and construction machinery. The refund has increased from 4.09 per cent or $400,000 in 1923-24 to as high as 10.67 per cent or $4,500,000 in 1930-31. "In view of the great number of claims it is virtually impossible to check the validity of these claims," the tax report said. If fraud and evasion result from allowing such refunds, and that can scarcely be controverted, it would seem that the only feasible method for eliminating such fraud and evasion is to discontinue allowance of refunds." CHRISTMAS IN STORAGE R. T. Christmas is in the storage and transfer business on Holly street in Pasadena. W-A-N-T A-D-S RATE: Five cents the line (count five words to the line) for each insertion. Phone 2414 for want ads that bring results. REV. COMMIE I. DAVIES Ordained Medium — Reading Daily 621 E. 5th St., Phone 4066-W Santa Ana, California Painting & Paperhanging Painting, paperhanging. J. E. Saylor, $40 S. Los Angeles St., Phone 2761. Situations GENERAL repairing and odd jobs Genie Adams, 416 S. Olive. 2954. Planos For Sale 100 PIANOS to choose from; Knabe, Bischstein, Steinway, Chickering, Kimball, etc., new and used, $35 up. Danz, Anaheim. $10 FREE! Send name of friend who Editor “Kids” Humorist On Politics, Gets Spirited Rejoinder Will Rogers will be a guest of the California Newspaper Publishers' Association at its annual convention at Marysville January 20, 21 and 22—all because an editor "kidded" the humorist and got a rise out of him. The editor is Horace E. Thomas of the Marysville Appeal-Democrat, who printed an editorial wondering why Rogers made his airplane trip to South America just at the time the recent presidential campaign was the hottest. He hinted that maybe the syndicate that employs Rogers had received a lot of kicks from papers "whose political corn" had been stepped on." So Rogers wrote to Thomas as follows: "You notice I was back here in plenty of time to get into plenty of arguments. The New York Times let out some of my articles because they were not in favor of the Democrats, and the San Francisco Chronicle got letters of kicks about what I said against the Republicans, so I must have not been so biased after all. "No sir, don't you worry about Mr. Rogers. I will do and say what I please as long as I think it's fair, truthful and entertaining. I owe no allegiance to no one. I am the worst writer in the world, but none are more independent. What is your paper anyhow, Democratic or Republican? And where is your town. I will come and see you some time." Editor Thomas was out of town when Rogers' letter arrived, and it was a few days before it was printed. Meanwhile he got a telegram from Will, saying: "Why didn't you print the letter I wrote you and tell 'em nobody sends me anywhere or dictates to me what to write. I will come up there if I am in the country and not making a picture, so remind me later." So, both by letter and editorial, Thomas "reminded" the humorist that he was wanted in Marysville, particularly for the annual dinner of the association on the night of Saturday, January 21. And he was assured that Rogers will be there, acts of God and "shooting" of movies permitting. In his editorial, however, Thomas commented as follows: "There was one line in Mr. Rogers' letter that we cannot quite forgive. That was his inquiry. Where is your town?" Shades of history! Why, Marysville, Mr. Rogers, was the center of the greatest gold exploration that the United States has known, at a time when Claremore, Okla., was still in possession of the aborigines, and since then, with its neighbor, Yuba City, has become an exceptionally progressive community, in one of the most productive agricultural regions of your adornment." Situations GENERAL repairing and odd jobs Gene Adams, 416 S. Olive. 2954. Pianos For Sale 106 PIANOS to choose from; Knabe, Bechstein, Steinway, Chickering, Kimball, etc., new and used, $35 up. Danz, Anaheim. $10 FREE! Send name of friend who wants piano and get $10 Free when we sell. Danz, Anaheim. City Boy Corn Champ Wilfred Schaller, Chicago Heights Ill., didn't let the fact that he lived in town dwarf his corn-raising ideas so at a cost of $13.75 he raised 56.92 bushels per acre and was crowned Cook County champion. In his editorial, however, Thomas commented as follows: "There was one line in Mr. Rogers' letter that we cannot quite forgive. That was his inquiry, 'Where is your town?' Shades of history! Why, Marysville, Mr. Rogers, was the center of the greatest gold exploration that the United States has known, at a time when Claremore, Okla., was still in possession of the aborigines, and since then, with its neighbor, Yuba City, has become an exceptionally progressive community, in one of the most productive agricultural regions of your adopted state." Auto "Snow Ferry" Over Sierra Range With highway travel over the mile-high Sierra summit rendered hazardous again by winter snows, the Southern Pacific company has resumed operation of its novel "snow ferry" for the transportation of automobiles between Sacramento and Reno, it was announced recently. The service is the same as that provided during the winter months last year, autos being checked either at Reno or Sacramento and carried over the mountains at low cost on passenger trains in specially constructed cars. Motorists who use the "snow ferry" may ride in Pullmans or coaches on the same train. Eastbound, the automobiles will be carried on the train leaving Sacramento at 10.10 p.m., arriving in Reno at 3.55 a.m., it was stated. Westbound, the service will be given on the train leaving Reno at 10.25 p.m., arriving in Sacramento at 4:15 a.m. Machines must be checked by 8:30 p.m., at Sacramento and 8 p.m. at Reno. Stole Coat, But He Does Not Need It Joe Mendez of Stockton was cold, so he stole a coat to keep warm. Fifteen minutes later the judge sent him to jail, where he won't worry about the cold for 90 days. ANAHEIM GAZETTE God's Baby Stars for 1933 Achievement aspirants were chosen for 1933 achievement in the 11th Annual edition at Hollygroup, personality, beauty, youth and flexible talent being the points upon which left to right: Dorothy Wilson, Mary Carlisle, Lena Andre, Eleanor Holm, Dorothy Hori, Boots Mallory, Buth Hall, Gloria Stuart, Patricia Ellis, Ginger Rogers, Lillian Marian Shockley. Walnut Acreage Increase Showed Yield Shows Steady Increase Over Former Years; 9,456 Acres in Orange County "Nuts" may be only a slang word for many persons, but to California's agr cultural industry it means plenty of particularly walnuts. In other words California's walnut industry is one of the state's steady increasing activities in the light of survey just completed by the Californi cooperative crop reporting service. According to this report there are 107,198 acres of bearing walnut trees in the state at the present time, and 27,596 acres of non-bearing trees. Of the total acreage of bearing tree 9,456 acres are located in Orange county, the report revealed. A steady increase in the state's w alnut acreage is shown in the report ranging from 81,118 bearing acres in 1927 to the present total of 107,198. The peak of the non-bearing acreage was reached in 1928 with a total of 47,3 acres. While this year's crop was slight below that expected earlier in the ye estimates prepared by E. E. Kaufman, agricultural statistician, show a s stantial increase over previous year. "The total crop, including comma cial merchantable unshelled walnuts, those sold locally or on roadside, a those for cracking, is estimated 40,000 tons," a report stated. This production compares favorably with 29,000 tons in 1931, 30,000 tons in 1930 and 39,000 tons in 1929, a partilarly favorable year. Los Angeles county, with a total ac age of 27,384 is credited in the rep with being the leading walnut prod ing center, with Ventura county section with 20,374 acres. There are only 11 California's 58 counties which do produce walnuts commercially, the port revealed. Washington to release all Income Tax Forms for 1932 on January 3, 1933. In accordance with these orders Collector Welch mailed on January 3, 1933, about 200,000 Income Tax forms to individuals, corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries who and which made returns for 1931 and are thus on his mailing list. Under the new law, the Act of 1932, there will be thousands of persons liable for returns who will not receive a form by mail, as their names are not on the Collector's mailing list. This is due to the fact that every single person whose net income was $1000.00 or more and every married person whose net income was $2500.00 or more in 1932, must make a return—and pay tax if any be due, and every person whose gross income was $5000.00 or more must file a return regardless of net income. The Collector advises all persons knowing themselves liable under the above stated exemptions, to apply to his office or any of its branches, for the proper forms as failure to receive one by mail will not excuse any person from penalty for delinquency. Under the Act of 1932 the normal tax rates are 4 per cent on the first $400.00 of net income and 8 per cent on all over $4000.00. The surtax attaches on all income over $6000.00 and runs from 1 per cent on incomes of from $6000.00 to $10,000.00, up to 55 per cent on incomes of over $1,000,000. There is no deduction for earned income under the present law. All returns for 1932 Income Tax must be filed on or before March 15, 1933, or be subject to a penalty of 25 per cent of the delinquent tax. If filed on time the tax may be paid in quarterly installments, the first payment when the return is filed and the other three not later than June 15, September 15, and December 15, 1933. Collector Welch urges everyone receiving a form by mail to prepare and file it without delay, and warns those not on his mailing list to provide themselves with the proper blanks. State Handles Real Estate Delinquent Taxes Give State Many Parcels of Land; 20,133 County Sales The state of California is rapidly becoming one of the nation's largest real estate operators. More than a half million parcels of property have been sold to the state for delinquent taxes in the last two years, according to figures compiled by State Controller Ray L. Riley. During the same period $18,727,629 in money was realized by various county production costs for the coming season's vegetable crops can be materially reduced by the liberal application of manure at this time. The unit price for all manures and sludges is lower at the present time than it has been for many years, and those growers who have neglected to provide for the maintenance of the organic matter, or humus, in their soils are especially urged to take advantage of these low manure prices. The application of large amounts of manure at this time will greatly lessen the need for expensive commercial fertilizers during the late spring and summer. In some cases this will be all the fertilization required. For early planted vegetables, however, some quickly available nitrogenous fertilizer, such as Ammonium Sulphate Nitrate of Lime, or Nitrate of Soda is desirable to force the growth until the soil becomes sufficiently warm and aerated to render the nitrogen from the manure and other soil sources available in sufficient quantities to meet the demands of the growing crop. In computing the value of the different manures, the cost per unit of nitrogen should be used as a guide. Unless the actual percentage of nitrogen is quoted, the following figures may be used: Dairy 0.6 per cent; steer or very high grade cow manure 1.0 per cent; poultry 1.5 per cent; hog 0.8 per cent; sheep 1.6 per cent; rabbit 2.0 per cent; horse 1.6 per cent. Expressed in pounds per ton of manure these percentages would give the following amounts: Dairy 12 pounds; steer 20; poultry 30; hog 16; sheep 32; rabbit 40; and horse 32. Divide the price per ton by the above number of pounds and the result is the cost per pound of nitrogen. If the manure is offered for sale by the cubic foot, figure 50 feet per ton as the manure is probably fairly wet at this season. If very wet, use 40 feet; and if very dry use 60 feet as measure of a ton. If the nitrogen quoted as ammonia, divide the percentage given by 1.2 to get the percent of nitrogen, as the chemical addition of hydrogen makes ammonia weigh 1.2 times as much as nitrogen alone. Even fresh manure applied at this season will be sufficiently aged by the time the land is in shape for planting vegetables so that no detrimental effects may be expected. If applied immediately before planting only well-rotted manure should be used, and as this is practically unavailable, ordinarily, the recommended procedure is to apply as large quantities of manure as Delinquent Taxes Give State Many Parcels of Land; 20,133 County Sales The state of California is rapidly becoming one of the nation's largest real estate operators. More than a half million parcels of property have been sold to the state for delinquent taxes in the last two years, according to figures compiled by State Controller Ray L. Riley. During the same period $18,727,629 in money was realized by various county treasurers from redemptions of property. This, however, included redemptions for not only current delinquencies but also any property not previously redeemed. "Without doubt the remarkable increase in tax delinquencies in the last two years has been due to depressed business conditions," it was stated. "During that time the number of sales to the state gained nearly 50 per cent. The total for 1931 was 321,735, as compared with 185,900 for 1929." Orange county showed a total of 20,133 sales to the state for the two-year period. At the same time the county treasurer reported receipts of $278,518 from redemptions. When a taxpayer lets his property be sold for taxes, it takes 5 years before it is formally deeded to the state. It then stands in the state's name until either redeemed by the original owner or bought by a stranger. Under a new constitutional amendment adopted by the voters at the last general election, delinquent taxes cease to be a lien on property after 30 years. In Controller Riley's office are eight large cabinets, each containing 25 bulky books full of deeds. These give some idea of the thousands of pieces of property affected by this new law. Questions of its constitutionality have already been raised, and the controller's office is expecting to get a test suit almost any time now in order to determine its status. Shepherd Nurseaid At Alligator Farm Teddy, a shepherd dog, acts as nurseaid to baby alligators at the alligator farm, Los Angeles. Barrier System Is Debris Control Aid To prevent quantities of sand, gravel, and heavy debris from being washed into irrigation canals by mountain streams at flood periods, a system of stream control by barriers consisting of embankments, a spillway and a control basin, has been devised by the bureau of agricultural engineering, U.S. department of agriculture. Barriers have been installed in several western streams. The barrier is constructed at a favorable location in the stream so as to spread the water and cause the material to be deposited in the basin. As the basin becomes filled the stream is so directed that the burden it drops builds the embankments higher. The embankments and spillway may be made of materials at hand—of timber and rock, rubble masonry, or rubble-concrete. Fire Destroys Big Section of Dyking Fire last week destroyed 800 lineal feet of planking on the dyke about a mile north of the Olive bridge, on the Santa Ana river, exposing for damage a big area just where flood waters hit hardest, according to Fire Chief R. Nyboe, who was called to assist in putting out the flames. At Acreage Increase Shown ows Steady Increase former Years; 9,456 in Orange County Many Voters Lose Franchise Failure to Cast Ballot In Recent Elections Cost 12,000 Place on Registration Lists Practically 12,000 citizens found their names stricken from the registration lists this week. Failure to visit the polls at the August primary or the November general election caused their forfeiture of the right to vote until such time as they re-register. County Clerk J. M. Backs was left no alternative under the new permanent registration law. The other 50,000 voters of the county who did vote at one or the other of the elections specified, will not be required to register again until such time as they fail to exercise their voting franchise at both of the major elections held every biennium. Backs, who has almost completed his check of the registration lists, explained that under the new permanent registration law, subdivision 6 of section 1106, Political Code of California, failure to exercise the voting privilege during an election year involves loss of such privilege and the voter must again register before his rights are reinstated. Under this statute the county clerk is required to weed out the non-voters from the registration lists every two years, following the election. This automatically moves from the lists those who have died or moved elsewhere, together with those who were not sufficiently interested in government to vote. It is the method provided by the statute for keeping the registration lists "live" and up to date without the necessity of discarding the entire registration list and registering all voters anew every two years, which has been the practice up to this year under the old election law. The county's registration of 62,396 will be reduced to slightly more than 50,000. City of Orange Faces Tax Loss Orange officials are faced with an action to compel the city to stand the loss of tax monies embezzled by former City Clerk Paul Clark, now serving a term in San Quentin. Citizens faced with the problem of paying their taxes he second time have served a formal demand on the city council and other city officials in a test case that will probably end in the courts. Angeline Courtney, owner of property against which city records carry a tax delinquency or $414.92, but which taxes it is claimed were paid once and embezzled by Clark, served the notice of demand for a redemption certificate upon Mayor C. A. Watson, Councilmen E. M. Chappman, C. J. Hessel, B. F. Dierker, and A. H. Heim; City Clerk T. H. Elliott; City Treasurer Emma J. Pruitt and S. R. Richards as city tax and revenue officer. The notice filed through her attorneys, Orgy, Reinhaus and Forgy, and Roy V. Sander of Santa Ana, threatens suit unless the demand is granted. The city council: it is understood, plans to allow the matter to go to court as a test case. Other parcels of property are involved. One group of five parcels involves $1206. There are 25 parcels in all, it is estimated. Have to Get Up at Night? Deal Promptly with Bladder Irregularities Are you bothered with bladder irregularities; burning, scanty or too frequent passage and getting up at night? 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