anaheim-gazette 1933-03-02

ALTERNATIVES OF CUTTING COST OF GOVERNMENT OR PAYING NEW TAXES FACED BY CALIFORNIANS Riley’s Pyramiding “Painless Tax” Lauded by Merriam But Held “Dangerous” by Other Speakers; Munroe, Cobb, Bush- and Vandegrift Expose Organized Minority Rackets Two alternatives face the people of California in the matter of a $60,000,000 deficit that looms for the next biennium. The first is to “let things ride” as they are and permit an ad valorem tax of approximately 52 cents on the $100 valuation, or of levying new taxes sufficiently confiscatory to raise the needed amount. REPORT ADVISES SHIPPING LESS, REDUCING CROPS Agricultural Outlook for 1933 Recommends Elimination of Marginal Acreage Elimination of marginal acreage, reduction in production and marketing costs where possible, and restriction of shipments, are among the recommendations made to California agriculture in the 1933 agricultural outlook, recently released by the agricultural extension service. Agriculture is in a difficult situation, the report states, because prices of farm products have fallen much more... Recommends Elimination of Marginal Acreage Elimination of marginal acreage, reduction in production and marketing costs where possible, and restriction of shipments, are among the recommendations made to California agriculture in the 1933 agricultural outlook, recently released by the agricultural extension service. Agriculture is in a difficult situation, the report states, because prices of farm products have fallen much more than prices of most all other commodities. In 1932, comparisons show, farm prices averaged 57 percent less than the 1922-29 average, whereas during the same period prices of commodities that farmers buy declined only 28 percent. By eliminating unprofitable acreage, and restricting shipments in many instances, California farmers would gain additional advantage over the slight increase in domestic demand for the farm products of the state, anticipated before the end of the 1933 crop marketing season, it pointed out. No improvement in foreign demand this year is seen, unless international trade barriers are lowered or money exchange rates of foreign countries improve before shipment of California farm products begin. The fifth annual agricultural outlook report, prepared by H. R. Wellman and associates, contrasts factors working toward recovery of business activity with those retarding it. "Certain factors," states the report, "are now operating toward an early recovery of business activity. The price level is declining at a slower rate than during recent years. Part of necessary adjustments, both in fixed and operating costs, have already been made. Many industries have placed themselves in a position to produce at a lower cost per unit. Credit is plentiful and interest rates low for those in a position to avail themselves of it. Replacement of commodities used by consumers and producers is becoming more and more necessary." "On the other hand, a number of unfavorable factors still remain to retard business recovery. Volume of both private and governmental debts remains unadjusted. Extreme nationalistic measures are restricting international trade. Monetary problems have arisen from abandonment of the gold standard by many countries. Number of unemployed in the United States and abroad is still very large." Twenty-seven of the most important California farm commodities are covered in the 1933 economic forecast, including alfalfa, almonds, apples, apricots, asparagus, barley, beans, beef cattle, cherries, cotton, dairy, grapefruit, grapes, hogs, lemons, olives, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, poultry and eggs, prunes, rice, This would not interfere with the education of the young people of the state, especially those under 21 years of age. These findings were unanimously agreed upon by prominent speakers at the annual meeting of the California taxpayers' association in Los Angeles last Friday. Every speaker stressed the necessity of reducing state expenditures which, since 1912 have risen 910 per cent, while assessed valuations have trebled and population a little more than doubled. The wide discrepancy between proportionate state disbursements and population offered an avenue to every official except Lt.-Governor Frank F. Merriam, who evaded issues of economy by saying that "whatever the legislature does about balancing the budget or whatever the people of the state wish is all right with me. Increase the taxes if we must. I'm willing to pay." Merriam spoke in favor of the Riley plan, admitting that taxes would pyramid. The question of lobbys was viewed with a varying degree of alarm. Merriam virtually approved them, holding that a man is elected to represent his district above the interests of the state, while every other speaker contended that loud-mouthed minorities were the real problem when it comes to reducing state expenditures. State Director of Finance Rolland A. Vandegrift, Chairman David F. Bush of the senate fact-finding committee, Chairman Lawrence Cobb of the assembly ways and means committee, Fredrick J. Koster of the State Chamber of Commerce legislative tax program committee, and Professor Joseph Munroe of the California Institute of Technology called attention to threats held over legislators by organized minorities, and sounded a warning that unless state governmental costs are cut drastically, California is headed either for an ad valorem tax or bankruptcy. The chief problem in cutting expenses is minorities. Speaker after speaker told how the moment the expenses of one department are questioned, selfish interests begin "log rolling." Whether it was in the highway, agricultural health, education, social welfare or any other department, any attempt to reduce costs is met with an organized opposition. Vandegrift summed up the situation thusly: "You are the government. If you wish to let organized. (Continued on page 8) All California Banks Forced to Close Anaheim's three banks were compelled to close Thursday morning for a three-day period as a result of Governor James Rolph's monotony announced. Dixson W. Tubbs, for several deputy this week was elevated county board of supervisors of county agricultural co., He succeeds A. A. Brock, ww day was appointed by Gov. Rolph to the position of district department of agriculture. Brock, who accepted Rollment Friday, submitted his as agricultural commission county to the board of super questing that the board gave quest at once, or as soon as or could be found. Upon Supervisor W. C. Jerome he that the board express its for Brock's services, there was accepted. Supervisor frey moved that Tubbs be successor. Applications for the co ship were received from two puties; W. H. Wright and Johnson, and a telegrapher from S. A. Hunt, agriculturist of Monterey county. Tubbs stated after the thai that no changes in the would be made, and that purposes no other deputy named at present. The other had agreed with him that was appointed would receive support of the others within policies. Brock succeeds Dudley director of the state agr department. Moulton was f sign following criticism since his appointment two Weekly Newspaper Revive Fruits Weekly newspaper publication range county Monday night movement to revive the Valencia Orange Show and resolution favoring the legal posal to levy a three-cent tax rets in order to balance budget. Two members of the group structured to appear before County Coast association range County Associated Commerce to promote orange show. No location mended although in the place has been held in Anaheim retary George Reid of th chamber of commerce de "big show." The published belief that a three-c Monetary problems have arisen from abandonment of the gold standard by many countries. Number of unemployed in the United States and abroad is still very large." Twenty-seven of the most important California farm commodities are covered in the 1933 economic forecast, including alfalfa, almonds, apples, apricots, asparagus, barley, beans, beef cattle, cherries, cotton, dairy, grape-fruit, grapes, hogs, lemons, olives, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, potatoes, poultry and eggs, prunes, rice, sheep, walnuts and wheat. The report also reviews the general price level, and the demand situation in this country and abroad. Copies of the outlook report may be secured from Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg. Baby Starts Life With Two Teeth A 9-pound son, born to Mr. and Mrs. Drans Mohr of Alturas last week, came into the world equipped with two teeth. All California Banks Forced to Close Anaheim's three banks were compelled to close Thursday morning for a three-day period as a result of Governor James Rolph's moratorium, announced Wednesday night. Purpose of the moratorium, according to Governor Rolph, was to permit the California legislature to act upon certain proposed legislation within the three-day period, without any damage being done to the banking institutions of the state. Anaheim's banks, the Bank of America branch, Southern County and Anaheim First National, are known among financial authorities to be in an unusually good condition. However, the moratorium was compulsory, and they were closed, not even admitting persons to their safety deposit boxes. The Savings, Building and Loan association of Anaheim, and the Anaheim Building and Loan association were open for business Thursday, apparently unaffected by the moratorium. Adopt System of Change of Checks Anaheim merchants, holding a hurried caucus at the call of Secretary George Reid of the Anaheim chamber of commerce, Thursday morning decided that until the three-day moratorium declared for banks of the state by Governor James Rolph was lifted, a system of making payment by checks would have to be adopted. The merchants decided that when a check is presented for merchandise, change would be made by the firm's check. This expedient is necessary. Secretary Reid points out, because closing of the banks prevents the stores from securing currency with which to make change. Terry Stephens To Address Terry E. Stephenson, well known newspaper monger Ana, will address members range County Historical "Early Day Reminiscence Marquis" at the meeting of the Santa Ana Ebell clubning. March 3, at 7:30 o'c. County 4-H Club See Old It Orange county 4-H climbed into 25 automobiles the Santa Ana courthouse and motored to San Pedro boarded Old Ironsides, the upper reservation of Fort San Pedro where they saw pearing 14-inch cannons; way homeward stopped at where Mrs. Bixby shows gardens and let them look The Orange county group Point Fermin. ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1933 D HENRY TWIST, IS PLACED UPON OLD, OLD STORY There's nothing new under the sun. The following clipping proves it: "It is a gloomy moment in history. Not in the lifetime of most men has here been so much grave and deep presentation." "In our country there is universal commercial prostration and panic. Thousands are turned out against the approaching winter without employment." "In France the political cauldron methes and bubbles. Russia hangs as vual, like a cloud, dark and silent upto the horizon of Europe. . . relations China are disturbed." With a few changes, it might be an editorial from yesterday's newspaper. But it appeared in Harper's Weekly October 10, 1857—just 76 years ago! Dixson W. Tubbs Succeeds Brock Supervisors Name Deputy After Commissioner Accepts State Agricultural Post Dixson W. Tubbs, for several years a deputy, this week was elevated by the county board of supervisors to the post of county agricultural commissioner. He succeeds A. A. Brock, who last Friry was appointed by Governor James Polph to the position of director of the state department of agriculture. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Dixson W. Tubbs, for several years a deputy, this week was elevated by the county board of supervisors to the post county agricultural commissioner. He succeeds A. A. Brock, who last Friday was appointed by Governor James Lolph to the position of director of the state department of agriculture. Brock, who accepted Rolph's appointment Friday, submitted his resignation to the agricultural commissioner of this county to the board of supervisors, requesting that the board grant his request at once, or as soon as a successor could be found. Upon motion of supervisor W. C. Jerome, who asked that the board express its appreciation for Brock's services, the resignation was accepted. Supervisor George Jeffey moved that Tubbs be appointed successor. Applications for the commissionership were received from two other deputies, W. H. Wright and Ethelbert Johnson, and a telegraphic application from S. A. Hunt, agricultural commissioner of Monterey county. Tubbs stated after the appointment that no changes in the department would be made, and that for economy purposes no other deputy would be named at present. The other deputies agreed with him that whomever was appointed would receive the full support of the others, with no changes policies. Brock succeeds Dudley Moulton as director of the state agricultural department. Moulton was forced to resign following criticism of his office since his appointment two years ago. Weekly Newsmen Revive Fruit Show Weekly newspaper publishers of Orange county Monday night began a movement to revive the California Valencia Orange Show and passed a resolution favoring the legislative proposal to levy a three-cent tax on cigarettes in order to balance the state budget. Two members of the group were instructed to appear before the Orange County Coast association and the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce to promote the idea of an orange show. No location was recommended, although in the past the show has been held in Anaheim, with Secretary George Reid of the Anaheim chamber of commerce directing the big show." The publishers expressed belief that a three-cent tax per supervisors Name Deputy After Commissioner Accepts State Agricultural Post THIRTY-FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Gilbert Landell Dead From Crash Former Anaheimer Dies As Result of Auto Accident In Colorado Gilbert Stuart Landell sr. is dead. Friends of "Gib" Landell were shocked to learn this week that he was fatally injured in an automobile accident at Brightan, Colorado, on the night of February 22. He died Thursday morning at 5 a.m., February 23, and was buried in Denver at 1 p.m. Monday, February 27. The accident occurred at a neighboring community to his home at Fort Lupton, where the well known Anaheimer for a number of years has been superintendent of the Carnation Milk plant. Mr. Landell spent his boyhood in Anaheim. He was here several years ago, on the occasion of the death of his brother, Charles Landell. Mr. Landell is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Landell; a son, Gilbert Stuart HAIL THE CHILD No man ever faced a more momentous Delano Roosevelt, who will be inaugurated of these United States Saturday after coming president ever enjoyed greater fame. The nation is expectant, hopeful Roosevelt enters the White House at noon when our president-elect escaped the asylum ago. Mr. Roosevelt, in the minds of his oath of office almost as a martyred predecessor knowledge that his party wields a great house of congress. His party has been enough to unseat some of its tradition thus giving the younger element an outward worth. This inspires confidence on the citizens. Even in the selection of smiles upon the in-coming president. They have the advantage of a reputation-to-ability in their private affairs and so governmental affairs. But none is burdened doing the miraculous. The citizens of this nation, giving Mr. plurality in the general November election, must support in his attempts to wrest control over Two members of the group were instructed to appear before the Orange County Coast association and the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce to promote the idea of an orange show. No location was recommended, although in the past the show has been held in Anaheim, with Secretary George Reid of the Anaheim chamber of commerce directing the big show." The publishers expressed one belief that a three-cent tax per package of cigarettes would go a long way toward raising the amount needed to balance the state budget in the next biennium. They also favored extending publicity aid to Hemet in order to keep the Ramona Pageant alive. Arthur McBride, publisher of the La Habra Star, was elected president, succeeding Frank Rospaw of the Placentia Courier, while Jack Phillips of the Erea Progress was named secretary, succeeding McBride. Terry Stephenson To Address Club Terry E. Stephenson, postmaster and well known newspaper man of Santa Ana, will address members of the Orange County Historical Society on Early Day Reminiscences of W. H. Marquis" at the meeting to be held at the Santa Ana Ebell club Friday evening, March 3, at 7:30 o'clock. County 4-H Clubs See Old Ironsides Orange county 4-H club member climbed into 25 automobiles Saturday at the Santa Ana courthouse annex steps and motored to San Pedro where they boarded Old Ironsides, then went to the upper reservation of Fort MacArthur at San Pedro where they saw the disappearing 14-inch cannons, and on the way homeward stopped at Bixby ranch where Mrs. Bixby showed them the gardens and let them look at the horses. The Orange county group lunched at Point Fermin. California's paternalistic government is doing everything from conducting milk bottle exchanges and operating farms (at a tremendous loss) in direct competition with farmers of the state, to teaching tap dancing and contract bridge. David F. Bush, chairman of the state senate fact-finding committee, Lawrence Cobb, chairman of the assembly ways and means committee, and State Director of Finance Rolland A. Vandegrift, brought out a number of pertinent facts during a discussion of state tax problems at the annual meeting of the California Taxpayers' association in Los Angeles last Friday. Here are some of the facts: State expenditures have increased 10 times as fast as population in the last 70 years. 335 new governmental activities have been added since 1910, as well as proportionate expansion of departments to a point where some departments now hire publicity men to spread propaganda for the purpose of retaining or enlarging those departments. Paid out of state taxes. Department of education likened to the Mexican army. Out of an office force of 200, there are 50 division chiefs. Adult education started out as an Americanization program. Now it includes tap dancing, clay modeling, contract bridge teaching. Nautical schools costs $1000 per year per student. Polytechnic schools costs $428 per year per student. Average cost Anaheim union high school, for comparison, is $264 per student, for grammar school, $84. Social welfare department increased 700 per cent since 1925. Now performs such duplicating services as inspecting fails, licensing boarding halls, places orphans. Old age pensions have increased a hundred fold since 1929. Narcotic hospital costs $900 per inmate per year. Gets one per cent cure. Insane hospitals perform similar service at cost of $300 per inmate per year. State farm at Napa institution went "in red" $100,000 in last 10 years. Paid out of state tax, despite fact that produce sold in competition to state worth. This inspires confidence on the citizens. Even in the selection of smiles upon the in-coming president. They have the advantage of a reputation-to-ability in their private affairs and so governmental affairs. But none is burdensome doing the miraculous. The citizens of this nation, giving Mr. plurality in the general November election, mous support in his attempts to wrest control "worse than war." We know Mr. responsibility that is his. The citizen who wholeheartedly in his "new deal". Let us forget party lines and "put off in a common effort to lift ourselves to n." State Government Does Everything From Conduct Milk Bottle Exchange To Teaching Orange county's paternalistic government is doing everything from conducting milk bottle exchanges and operating farms (at a tremendous loss) in direct competition with farmers of the state, to teaching tap dancing and contract bridge. David F. Bush, chairman of the state senate fact-finding committee, Lawrence Cobb, chairman of the assembly ways and means committee, and State Director of Finance Rolland A. Vandegrift, brought out a number of pertinent facts during a discussion of state tax problems at the annual meeting of the California Taxpayers' association in Los Angeles last Friday. Here are some of the facts: State expenditures have increased 10 times as fast as population in the last 70 years. 335 new governmental activities have been added since 1910, as well as proportionate expansion of departments to a point where some departments now hire publicity men to spread propaganda for the purpose of retaining or enlarging those departments. Paid out of state taxes. Department of education likened to the Mexican army. Out of an office force of 200, there are 50 division chiefs. Adult education started out as an Americanization program. Now it includes tap dancing, clay modeling, contract bridge teaching. Nautical schools costs $1000 per year per student. Polytechnic schools costs $428 per year per student. Average cost Anaheim union high school, for comparison, is $264 per student, for grammar school, $84. Social welfare department increased 700 per cent since 1925. Now performs such duplicating services as inspecting fails, licensing boarding halls, places orphans. Old age pensions have increased a hundred fold since 1929. Narcotic hospital costs $900 per inmate per year. Gets one per cent cure. Insane hospitals perform similar service at cost of $300 per inmate per year. State farm at Napa institution went "in red" $100,000 in last 10 years. Paid out of state tax, despite fact that produce sold in competition to state worth. This inspires confidence on the citizens. Even in the selection of smiles upon the in-coming president. They have the advantage of a reputation-to-ability in their private affairs and so governmental affairs. But none is burdensome doing the miraculous. The citizens of this nation, giving Mr. plurality in the general November election, mous support in his attempts to wrest control "worse than war." We know Mr. responsibility that is his. The citizen who wholeheartedly in his "new deal". Let us forget party lines and "put off in a common effort to lift ourselves to n." EXPLAINS PLAN FOR PROPOSED WATER RIGHTS Co-operation Among All Units In Orange County Secured for Maintaining Rights E. E. Campbell of Orange, chairman of the Santa Ana Basin Water Rights Protective association, Thursday, outlined the work of his organization which culminated last week in the development of the proposed water district for the Santa Ana basin in Orange county. "Two years ago, the southwestern part of Orange county, as well as other groups throughout the county, were very much exercised over the action of the city of Long Beach, in coming into Orange county and taking options on water-bearing land with the intent of augmenting their domestic water supply. A great deal of concern was also felt over the fact that Laguna would soon acquire prescriptive rights on water in the Santa Ana Basin, through use, if nothing was done to check it. The entire coastal area, from Corona Del Mar," said Mr. Campbell, "to Doheny Park, at that time, was looking toward the Santa Ana River basin for its water supply." L. J. Bushard and John Pope of Talbervs, officers in the Fountain Valley Land Owners association, members of the Orange county farm bureau, appealed to the farm bureau to cooperate in trying to protect the water rights of the farmers in the Santa Ana basin. A meeting was called by the water com- HAIL THE CHIEF spaced a more momentous task than Franklin who will be inaugurated thirty-first President States Saturday afternoon. Inversely, no inexperienced greater opportunities. expectant, hopeful. Psychologically, Mr. White House at a tremendous advantage. His country uttered a prayer of thankfulness elect escaped the assassin's bullet two weeks ago, in the minds of his countrymen, takes the rest as a martyred president. He enjoys the party wields a great working majority in both states. His party has been out of power long some of its tradition-bound, elderly leaders, hunger element an opportunity to prove its confidence on the part of a great majority in the selection of his cabinet good fortune incoming president. The new cabinet members are of a reputation-to-make. All have shown private affairs and some a little experience in politics. But none is burdened with a reputation for us. This nation, giving Mr. Roosevelt a tremendous general November elections, will give him unanimous attempts to wrest the country from a condi- use, if nothing was done to check it. The entire coastal area, from Corona Del Mar," said Mr. Campbell, "to Doheny Park, at that time, was looking toward the Santa Ana River basin for its water supply. "L. J. Bushard and John Pope of Talbervis, officers in the Fountain Valley Land Owners association, members of the Orange county farm bureau, appealed to the farm bureau to cooperate in trying to protect the water rights of the farmers in the Santa Ana basin. A meeting was called by the water committee of the farm bureau. The attorneys of the farm bureau federation were consulted. Officials of the various water companies were consulted, and as a result, the directors of the Orange county farm bureau authorized its presiden, John W. Crill, to cooperate with other interested groups in the establishment of a special committee, who should handle this matter. "The following were appointed: L. J. Bushard, J. H. Pope, Talbert; Ralph A. Chaffee, Garden Grove; W. C. Mauerhan, Katella; J. J. Dwyer, Anahelm; R. J. McFadden, Placentia; E. E. Campbell, Orange. "At their organization meeting, I was elected chairman, and R. D. Flaherty, executive secretary of the Orange county farm bureau, was elected secretary of the committee. Attorneys H. C. Head and A. W. Rutan were employed, and an attempt was made to contact land owners in the Santa Ana basin. Some 60,000 acres were signed, including water companies. "It became evident early in the consideration of the entire matter, that only by filing of suits against everyone who was exporting water or attempting to export water from the basin, would it be possible to arrive at a settlement, and be able to get everybody interested in water in the Santa Ana basin working together towards the protection of water rights. Suits were filed against the cities of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach; Newport Mesa and Fairview Heights Irrigation companies; and the Irvine company. "A protest was filed with the city of Long Beach, and, with the cooperation of the board of supervisors, resolutions of various cities and the Associated Chambers of Commerce which helped (Continued on page 5) Bishop Stevens to Be Here On Sunday On Sunday, March 5, the Right Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens, Bishop of Los Angeles, will visit St. Michael's Episcopal Church to administer the sacramen of Confirmation. While here he will conduct a short Mission, from Sunday to Wednesday evening, inclusive, at 7:45 o'clock. The general public is invited to attend. Bishop Stevens to Be Here On Sunday On Sunday, March 5, the Right Rev. W. Bertrand Stevens, Bishop of Los Angeles, will visit St. Michael's Episcopal Church to administer the sacramen of Confirmation. While here he will conduct a short Mission, from Sunday to Wednesday evening, inclusive, at 7:45 o'clock. The general public is invited to attend. Montanans Picnic at L. B. On Sunday Montanans will hold their annual picnic Sunday, March 5, at Bixby Park, Long Beach, according to announcement of Thad S. Smith, President of the Montana State Society. Lunch and coffee will be served. Waynick Looking for Stabilization Dr. D. D. Waynick, of the Association Laboratories of this city, looks for definite action toward settlement of the valencia industry marketing problems through adoption of a stabilization program, he told members of the Anaheim Rotary club Friday at their weekly luncheon. Dr. Waynick looks for an agreement on elimination of the low grade fruit; regulation of distribution of the entire crop; safeguarding of quality fruit for protection of consumer, with a greater confidence in the market; and extension of markets to care for a natural service. He reviewed present and past efforts toward stabilization. Program Chairman A. H. Kirchmann, manager of the Central Orange County Citrus Exchange, introduced Dr. Waynick. Secretary Conrad Jongewaard of the Anaheim Y. M. C. A. reviewed activities of his organization in a character-building program for the youth of the city.