anaheim-gazette 1933-01-19

Agricultural Groups Must Take Matters Into Own Hands for Their Own Salvation Director Moulton of State Agriculture Department Declares That Agricultural Industries Must Be Grower-Owned and Grower-Controlled In Order to Bring Order Out of Chaos California agriculture can look forward into 1933 with a greater regree of hope and optimism than at any time since the start of the world-wide economic disturbance more than three years ago. Such is the prophecy of Dudley Moulton, director of the state department of agriculture, based upon a careful recapitulation of what the growers themselves have accomplished during the past year in their determined fight for rehabilitation. "It is not my purpose to hold out a false promise of any immediate return to prosperity for our agriculture," said Moulton. "But the upward swing of the agricultural pendulum has already started, and with the same grower-motivated momentum as was displayed last year, there cannot help but be a vast improvement in our general agricultural condition." Moulton pointed out that the depressing situation which has faced California agriculture during the past few years has been a valuable as well as an expensive lesson to the growers. It has convinced them, he said, that they, themselves, must take the initiative and must display sufficient strength and courage to take matters into their own hands and work out their own salvation. "Group study to analyze a common problem and group action to work out a proper solution has been the outstanding contribution by California growers during the past year," he said. "In many of our farming industries some growers for more than a year have been fighting with their backs to the wall. They have faced almost certain bankruptcy. They have faced the loss of their farms after a lifetime of effort. They faced, in many instances, dismal defeat. But for the most part they have not faltered. Neither have they whimpered. They have faced a 126 Aged Getting $1,263 From State County's Old Folk Helped By Measure Attacked by Groups Seeking Economy The fate of California's old age pension act rests in the hands of the 1933 legislature. More than 11,000 aged men and women throughout the state are watching with keen interest the results of an attack on this law in the name of economy. Some factions demand the law be abolished entirely. Others insist upon drastic reduction in expenditures for relief. Last year the state spent a total of $1,445,800 in extending aid to 11,061 needy persons more than 70 years old, according to Rheba Crawford Splivalo, director of social welfare. Orange county receives an average of $1,263 per month from the state for this purpose, providing aid to 126 aged men and women. The county matches the sum with an equal amount from the county treasury. The outcome of this question will have an important effect upon future policies of California state, county and city administrations in governmental "Group study to analyze a common problem and group action to work out a proper solution has been the outstanding contribution by California growers during the past year," he said. "In many of our farming industries some growers for more than a year have been fighting with their backs to the wall. They have faced almost certain bankruptcy. They have faced the loss of their farms after a lifetime of effort. They faced, in many instances, dismal defeat. But for the most part they have not faltered. Neither have they whimpered. They have faced a distressing situation with a courage unparalleled in any other line of business activity. And this fighting heart, coupled with a vision that would not be denied, has brought them into 1933 with a greater opportunity to emerge into the sunshine of returning prosperity. "As we enter across the threshold of a new year, permit me to cite just a few outstanding examples of group cooperative effort to prove the soundness of my prophecy. It is now a matter of record that California milk producers are saving many thousands of dollars a month as a result of group action. Working with our division of markets, milk producers have formed arbitration boards and councils and have brought stability to one of our largest agricultural industries. Altogether, seven so-called milk wars have been settled as a result of the requested intervention of the state department of agriculture. "In the San Francisco milk shed alone more than $750,000 was saved to producers last year because of this willingness to cooperate. In the Los Angeles area where we set up a milk arbitration board and conducted a thorough study of the situation for both producers and distributors, our settlement of the milk controversy brought about a saving of $1,400,000 during the four closing months of 1932. These are figures compiled by the producers themselves. "The citrus industry of California has evidenced the same desire to get together, and our division of markets, under the leadership of Dr. Theodore Macklin, is now making an intensive study for both the orange and grapefruit growers. The same is true of the fig and apricot growers, the almond growers, the pear growers and other agricultural industries. Our plum growers last year effected a voluntary curtailment after they had sought and received our assistance. Their group effort will show even greater progress this year. The prune growers made marked strides in their efforts toward stabilization. Our alfalfa growers are showing definite results in their steps toward organization and unity." "Other industries which have sought our assistance and which show a definite inclination to work in unity toward a general betterment include growers of pink beans, potatoes, raisins, avocados, Orange county receives an average of $1,263 per month from the state for this purpose, providing aid to 126 aged men and women. The county matches the sum with an equal amount from the county treasury. The outcome of this question will have an important effect upon future policies of California state, county and city administrations in governmental charity efforts, according to political observers at Sacramento. Is government becoming too paternalistic? "Yes," answers the California Taxpayers' association, which wants the old age pension abolished or its cost cut in half. This group points out that in the 12 months ending June 30 of this year there was an increase of 4,684 persons receiving state and county aid under the act. The total cost since the program went into effect in 1930 has been $5,720,000. "Repeal of the old age pension law would be a calamity," declares the social welfare section of the Commonwealth club of San Francisco. More than 11,000 dependent men and women over 70 years old are now living in comparative comfort and security outside of poorhouses and other institutions as a result of the act, it was pointed out. Between these two extreme views is Rolland A. Vandegrift, state director of finance, who believes the age limit should be raised from 70 to 75 years for eligibility to receive the pension. "If the present system is continued for the next two years, approximately $5,000 will be spent by state and counties for aid," he said. Raising the age qualification to 75 years would save the state at least $2,175,000." Banquet Fires Girl's Ambition Business and civic leaders of Minneapolis hold a get-together party with 4-H club members of the state every year. State club leader T. A. Erickson always has a group of 4-H members at the state fair and sometimes during the week the affair is held. It has got to be a great honor to either a business man or club member to be invited. The inspiration which one girl got from such a meeting is contained in a letter to Mr. Erickson. It was written by Barbara Malnen of Fillmore county. She writes that the banquet of 1929 she agricultural industries. Our plum growers last year effected a voluntary curtailment after they had sought and received our assistance. Their group effort will show even greater progress this year. The prune growers made marked strides in their efforts toward stabilization. Our alfalfa growers are showing definite results in their steps toward organization and unity. "Other industries which have sought our assistance and which show a definite inclination to work in unity toward a general betterment include growers of pink beans, potatoes, raisins, avocados, poultry producers, berry and apple producers, vegetable growers, fishermen and others. "California agriculture has learned a vital lesson during the past few years. It has learned that there must be unity of thought and action. It is now seeking that unity. It has learned that agricultural industries must be grower-owned and grower-controlled. It has learned, too, that if California agriculture is to win its place back in the sun, the growers themselves must take the lead. "The spirit of cooperation—of getting together—has impregnated itself into California's agricultural structure. It is a hopeful and healthy omen. It is a spirit that is certain to produce beneficial results before the page is closed on this year of 1933." All Californians Not Like Achilles Not all Californians are like Achilles, who, legend tells us, had only one vulnerable spot—and that was his heel. Take a peek at an anatomical accident chart in the state department of industrial relations, recording to the 11-month experience of a plant in which there were 644 accidents. It showed: Fingers, 112; eyes, 108; hands, 60; legs, 51; feet 48; back, 46; arms, 35; body, 29; face, 28; scalp, 26; wrists, 24; knees, 17; groins, 15; ankles, 13; shoulders, 13; toes, 12; ears, 6; and neck, 1. Finger and eye injuries led by a wide margin, it was noted. Ears were comparatively safe, while only one person got it in the neck. Business and civic leaders of Minneapolis hold a get-together party with 4-H club members of the state every year. State club leader T. A. Erickson always has a group of 4-H members at the state fair and sometimes during the week the affair is held. It has got to be a great honor to either a business man or club member to be invited. The inspiration which one girl got from such a meeting is contained in a letter to Mr. Erickson. It was written by Barbara Malmen of Fillmore county. She writes that the banquet of 1929 she attended gave her the first real "send off" in 4-H work. It made her determined to return home and "do something." She did, and the subsequent interest of Minneapolis business people kept her spurred on, so that she did so well in 4-H work that she was named state champion junior girl leader this past year. This time she received not only an invitation to their annual get-to-gether, but they asked her to speak. After it was over Barbara wrote a letter to the good friends of 4-H work in Minneapolis. It is filled with gratitude, and was such a fine letter that the secretary of the business men's group had a copy sent to each member. She wrote this: "Three cheers for the Civic and Commerce Association. It has done so much for me that I can never thank its sponsors and members enough. It has given me a start in life which no money could buy. The more I think of club work and its contacts the more wonderful it is to me. It has brought me closer to my family and our little farm home. It has made everyday tasks interesting. It has made me want an education and promises to show me a way to give it. It has filled my heart with hope, faith and love, and challenged me to become the best woman I can." This is only part of the letter. She tells how her mother and 7 brothers and 3 sisters are working to keep the farm going, and to become useful and self supporting. Bricklayer (first day on the job)—Guess I can't work here—there's no place to park my auto. Boss—No, you won't do. We can only use bricklayers who have their own chauffeurs. 1934 Crop of Candidates for Governor Laying Plans for Giant Political Plum Rolph, Unless He is Appointed Senator by Three-Way Deal Which Looms if Johnson is Appointed to Roosevelt’s Cabinet, Will Seek Re-Election; Merriam Campaigning for Job Although it’s much too early to talk about such a thing, the 1934 crop of candidates for governor are beginning to make their appearance. Everyone knows, of course, that Governor Rolph is going to run again. Since January 1, he is one of a scant half-dozen republican governors left in the United States; which his friends insist will put him out in front, as a vice-presidential possibility in the next presidential election. It has also been an open secret ever since Rolph’s inauguration that Lieutenant Governor Frank F. Merriam would also seek the governor’s chair in 1934. In fact, Merriam has never ceased campaigning in the last 2 years. His biggest threat is a crowded field in Southern California, and judging from the list of aspirants, it is going to be a big job to keep the Republican boys out of the race down here. Supervisor John E. Quinn is regarded as almost a certain starter, not to mention Congressmen Phil D. Swing and Joe Crail, both of whom will be out of jobs next year. It is said that the Rev. Robert P. Shuler of radio fame is dirting with the idea, and Senator Tallant Tubbs of San Francisco, runner up in the last election for United States senator. State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson has told friends he is in dead earnest this time about entering the lists for governor, but he is going to eye the field pretty closely before turning his back on his present position. President Robert Sproul of the University of California is mentioned as a compromise between Progressive and conservative groups on the Republican ticket. Speaking of Progressives, if that wing of the party offers a candidate for governor, such as Former Governor C. C. Young or Bert B. Meek, former director of public works, it is believed likely they will have a complete ticket for all state offices. The old-time corporation war-cry of the Progressives is dead. The new issues will be reorganization of the tax system, economy, in government, and abolition of the “spoils system.” There seems no shortage of potential candidates for lieutenant governor. Fred E. Stewart of Oakland, director of the state tax research bureau, appears to be the outstanding possibility at the moment. But State Senators Arthur H. Breed of Oakland and J. M. Innman of Sacramento are also mentioned. They’re also receptive to suggestions. 14 STATES DROP SPEED LIMITS In 14 states there are no fixed speed limits as the laws stipulate that the rate of travel shall be "reasonable and proper" at all times or that the operator shall be able to bring his car to a stop within the "assured clear distance ahead." These states are Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming. County Will Get Small Proportion $226,000 Out of $61,700,000 Biennial Budget Will Find Its Way to Two Local Projects California will spend $61,700,000 for paving and improving her state highways during the next two years, it was disclosed when the biennial budget was made public by the state highway commission. This sum, which represents a decrease of $8,500,000 over the present highway budget, will be divided on the following basis: Northern California—230 miles of new construction, 130 miles of reconstruction and maintenance, involving 77 projects on 25 different routes. Southern California—245 miles of new construction and 265 miles of reconstruction and maintenance, involving 74 projects on 21 different routes. "Under the law," it was pointed out, "highway revenue may be spent only for specific construction, reconstruction and maintenance according to the manner in which it is obtained. With the exception of federal aid, all funds are derived by direct taxation of users of the highways." "These are obtained as follows: "Motor vehicle registration fees; highway transportation tax; the original 2 cent gasoline tax, half of which goes direct to counties; and the additional 1 cent tax made effective in 1927, for construction of new paved highways only." The 1-cent tax of 1927 is divided 75 per cent to primary highways and 25 per cent to secondary highways of the state. Funds for primary highways are divided between the north and south on the basis of mileage of primary highways in each section. For secondary highways the money is equally divided, north and south. Orange county projects to be benefitted by the biennial budget include the bridge, Trabuco creek, for $26,000; grading and paving of portions of the Santa Ana canyon road, $200,000. Bicycle Riders and Skaters Rounded Up Children violating the ordinance against riding bicycles or roller skating on city sidewalks were nabbed by policemen this week and taken to the police station where they were lectured by Police Chief James A. Bouldin and held for their parents. Instructions for rounding up violators of the ordinance were issued last week. Bicycle Riders and Skaters Rounded Up Children violating the ordinance against riding bicycles or roller skating on city sidewalks were nabbed by policemen this week and taken to the police station where they were lectured by Police Chief James A. Bouldin and held for their parents. Instructions for rounding up violators of the ordinance were issued last week. A Pole-Cat Pet "Cute little fellow, this pole-cat," says Miss Ruby Knight of Atlanta, Ga., who has him for a pet. His name is "Stinky"—which is unfair, inasmuch as he has long since been denatured and is the sweetest and most loving "guy" imaginable. Mrs. Housewife, the real public every home in the Anaheim a great advantage to be "up at ties at all times. She gets ing descriptions of new art reads in her favorite home Gazette, which has earned devotion to integrity in city battle on behalf of local 62 years. If you want to get her att know of your store, then, vertising columns of the Anaheim And We Governor of Political Plum Way Deal Which Cabinet, Will bring for Job going to run again. American governors left in front, as a shortage of potential lieutenant governor of Oakland, director of research bureau, appears pending possibility at the State Senators Arthur Island and J. M. Inman are also mentioned. Receptive to suggestions. ROP SPEED LIMITS There are no fixed speed laws stipulate that the shall be "reasonable and times or that the operation to bring his car to a assured clear distance Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Idaho, Oregon, Tennessee, Indiana and Wyoming. Connie Mack at 70 Cornelius McGillicuddy ... better known as the beloved Connie Mack, boss baseball man of the Philadelphia Athletics and dean of the great American game, looks hopefully toward winning his 10th pennant in 1933, as he turned the 70 mark in birthdays on December 92. Boise—Did you see that pedestrian who was struck by the auto dare the driver to try it again? Noyes—No; did the autoist take up the challenge? Boise—No. He said it nearly broke his heart to pass up the chance, but that he had to meet a train. The FACT FINDER Why the Barber's Pole? Nearly every barber shop has a red and white striped pole outside its door. Why? In ancient military times the functions of barber and surgeon were united to one person. The barber-surgeon was known by the pole in front of his tent. This pole was used for blood letting. The patient grasped the pole to steady himself. Usually these poles were snaresed with blood and hence came the modern red and white barber pole. Tractor Stubborn, Farmer Shoots It Despite the fact the farm tractor is considered a modern improvement over the farm mule, the two have much in common. In fact the tractor can be the most stubborn of the two according to Tom Shinonishi, of Hollister, California, who tried to start one on a cold morning recently. Instead the tractor caught on fire and Shinonishi had to shoot it—that is, fearing the gasoline tank would explode and set fire to adjacent buildings, holes were shot in the tank the fire extinguished as the fuel soaked into the ground. Boise—Did you see that pedestrian who was struck by the auto dare the driver to try it again? Noyes—No; did the autoist take up the challenge? Boise—No. He said it nearly broke his heart to pass up the chance, but that he had to meet a train. Instead the tractor caught on fire and Shinonishi had to shoot it—that is, fearing the gasoline tank would explode and set fire to adjacent buildings, holes were shot in the tank the fire extinguished as the fuel soaked into the ground. 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