anaheim-gazette 1933-03-23

Farmers Okeh Drastic Slash In Expenses, But Ask Other Departments Also Curtail Farm Bureau Federation Commends Findings of Senate-Fact Finding Committee, Although some Hardship on Agriculturists Might Be Expected; Praises Economy Measures The California farm bureau federation believes that the recommendations of the senate fact-finding committee in the matter of proposed reductions for the state department of agriculture would, if adopted, create definite hardships on the farmer, but, notwithstanding this, the farm bureau recommends severe cuts in the interest of economy and urges that other departments accept equally drastic reductions. Economic Shifts Reverse Old Law Anti-Trust Rules Jeopardize New Moves to Limit Production, Boost Prices The economic shifts which have brought an age of plenty in place of an age of scarcity have badly disjointed the existing distribution mechanisms of the latter age and have compelled cooperative agreements which appear to run counter to certain anti-trust laws, Dr. Theodore Macklin, chief of the division of markets, state department of agriculture, stated at Lakeport, at a meeting of fruitgrowers and farmers from all parts of northern California. The laws in question, Dr. Macklin said, were to prevent the monopolization and hoarding of the available supplies by selfish interests in times of scarcity. As a result of the new conditions, it has been found necessary for the agricultural industries and the state to formulate new agreements designed to meet these conditions, Dr. Macklin said. Craig and Utt Bills Approved Win Committee’s “Do Pass” On Walnut and Oriental Persimmon Measures Six bills designed to assist California’s agriculture from the standpoint of standardization had been reported out March 10 by the assembly agricultural committee, with a “do pass” recommendation. Perhaps the most important of these measures was that reducing the standardization tolerance from 20 percent to 10 percent, by count, for walnuts affected by insect injury. This means that, in the event the bill passes, walnuts below this ten percent tolerance for insect injury will not be permitted in the regular marketing channels unless they can be reconditioned to meet these requirements. They can, however be diverted into by-products after proper treatment. This bill was introduced by Assemblyman Edward Craig of Brea, Orange county. Another “do pass” bill, introduced by Assemblyman James B. Utt of Tustin, Orange county changes the maturity provisions for Oriental persimmons to 75 percent orange or red color and 25 percent yellowish green color at the time of picking. The present requirement is 100 percent coloring after picking. Required standardization of avocados would not be seriously affected by insect injury, mould or decay unless such injury covered 16 percent or more of the individual avocado, according to provisions of a “do pass” bill introduced by Assemblymen Utt and Craig. A bill introduced by Assemblyman John P. Phillips of Banning, Riverside county, affects the standardization of dates by adding several additional defects to the quality provisions and by providing compulsory marking requirements designating the country where grown, when the dates are displayed for sale in bulk. The bill also provides that steam processed dates be labeled “hydrated,” or “steamed dates.” It further reduces the tolerance allowed for defects. Another bill carrying the “do pass” adds a new section to the agricultural code setting forth additional regulations. However, our directors feel that the work of the senate fact-finding committee should be commended and that other departments of the state should cooperate in effecting similar necessary economies. It is only by drastic action that the cost of government can be brought within the ability of the taxpayers to support.” Trends of the general organization movement in California have brought the grapefruit industry of the Imperial valley under 85 percent cooperative control from a low of 45 percent, and have resulted in a milk industry combination in Los Angeles which has brought a saving of $2,250,000 to producers, over and above the price levels of August, 1932, Dr. Macklin said. Speaking of the movement as a whole he said: “Under the old conditions there was too small a supply of most of the products which people needed and demanded. Unable to overcome the limitations of the natural forces which caused this scarcity, men formulated an economic organization of production based upon value which grew out of scarcity itself. The whole theme and design of economic life and effort became a mad race to catch up on scarcity by racing down the path of values toward the goal of profits. “During this wide open area of unbridled competition, human energy combined with science and invention caught up with scarcity and changed it to a surplus. But before doing so, laws were created to safeguard the public against those, who, by agreeing together, might gain the power to profiteer in the face of scarcity. These statutes, called the anti-trust laws, both state and federal, prohibited agreement. By obligating people not to agree, the power was taken away which they might have used selfishly. During the age of scarcity, destroying this power was a good thing because the power was not socially needed. But now that the age of surplus is here, the power that can be generated alone from agreement is urgently needed for constructive purposes. “The new era is an age of plenty. But abundance brings new problems and requires new power. Business men of all kinds from agriculture, finance, trade and commerce sense this need, but are restrained from creating the necessary power by universal fear of the anti-trust laws. Confidence in the ages of scarcity was based upon the promise of profits from dealing in the power was not socially needed. But now that the age of surplus is here, the power that can be generated alone from agreement is urgently needed for constructive purposes. "The new era is an age of plenty. But abundance brings new problems and requires new power. Business men of all kinds from agriculture, finance, trade and commerce sense this need, but are restrained from creating the necessary power by universal fear of the anti-trust laws. Confidence in the ages of scarcity was based upon the promise of profits from dealing in values. The values were secure because natural scarcity so decreed. Now, however, abundance measured by surpluses in many lines, destroys values. With values destroyed because there is no longer natural scarcity, values must be reasonably created by developing scarcity through the power of agreement. "Under the statutes there is only one adequate opportunity to develop powerful agreement. This is the opportunity presented by the cooperative laws, both federal and state. Agriculture is enabled to do what most other productive groups are denied. Farmers can combine by agreement to better their markets and their prices. They are free to use the power of agreement among themselves, if they will only get together and do it. Other groups do not have this right. If surplus continues, they will have to be given the right or new methods of doing business will have to be discovered." Crown Al Riutcel As "Patron Saint Crowned in green and white for the meeting last Friday, Al Riutcel of the Anaheim Den of Lions exemplified their "patron Saint," as the local club's program observance of St. Patrick's day. Los Angeles' Harry A. James was principal speaker. He stressed the educational value of entertainment, deplored questionable type of jokes and stories being given frequently over the radio, and declared that the people like personal contact with their entertainers. This explains, the speaker said, why stage artists are coming back into popularity. John P. Phillips of Banning, Riverside county, affects the standardization of dates by adding several additional defects to the quality provisions and by providing compulsory marking requirements designating the country where grown, when the dates are displayed for sale in bulk. The bill also provides that steam processed dates be labeled "hydrated," or "steamed dates." It further reduces the tolerance allowed for defects. Another bill carrying the "do pass" adds a new section to the agricultural code, setting forth additional regulations for the transportation or sale of commodities which are below the requirements of the code. This bill requires that a permit must be obtained from the agricultural commissioner in the county where these fruits, nuts or vegetables originate, to divert same for by-products use. This permit is to be issued free of charge. The bill was introduced by Assemblyman Hobart R. Alter of Ontario. The sixth bill carrying the "do pass" recommendation was also introduced by Assemblyman Craig and empowers the director of agriculture to designate color charts for certain standards and the composition of official samples of fruits, nuts or vegetables when being examined to determine whether such samples meet the requirements of the agricultural code. Malibu Lake Trip Pleases Motorists The trip to Malibu Lake and return, by way of Santa Monica, is one replete with beautiful valley, mountain and ocean scenery, autolists report. From Los Angeles, paved road leads via Ventura boulevard over rolling green hills to about ten miles beyond Calabasas. From here, good oiled road is to be encountered to Malibu Lake and through La Sierra Canyon to Seminole Hot Springs. A gradual climb is made over winding mountain road to the summit, where one may enjoy a sweeping panorama of the valley. The route continues through Latigo Canyon to the blue Pacific, where it joins the Roosevelt highway. Good pavement is then traversed along the magnificent coast to Santa Monica. Typical of the long life with good intentions," it measures which would require for a farmer to refuse plus crops at a loss. Devient the unwarranted foodstuffs, the measure have the effect of putting the same category as a highwayman if he possible fruit to protect his livestock. Topping the list of daction, insofar as the farm is assembly bill 1999 to quarantine stations, the between California and and insect pests which states and countries. Qualifications which have saw farmers millions of dollars rendered practically unmeasure were enacted. Also bearing on the question and inimical to agriculture is assembly would exempt auto sequestration at border quarantion. Two bills, one asses and the other senate billing to cripple effective cattle rustlers, are also some opposition, especially men's organizations. The assembly bill would repeal the hide and act—the only effect livestock industry hasting cattle thieves. The senate bill would requirement for brand in cattle were to be shipper range to another. The bill from the scene of tions could operate withAmong other measure aroused opposition from are following: Assembly bill 581 warehouses under the state railroad con bill would greatly rest with which farmers courage of their products. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Changing Presidents GOLD FURNITURE 118 East Commonwealth Avenue Sale Starts Friday March 24th at 2:00 and 7:30 P.M. and Daily thereafter at 2:00 and 7:30 P.M. Until Entire Stock is Sold AUCT Top, President Hoover joins President-elect Roosevelt for historic ride down Pennsylvania Ave. for the inaugural Center, Franklin D. Roosevelt takes oath of office, Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes administering the oath. Bottom, Ex-President Hoover first to congratulate new President. The Farmer’s Corner By Ralph H. Taylor Secretary Agricultural Legislative Committee California's state-wide farm organizations determined to safeguard agriculture from the further handicap of legislative calamities in a period already fraught with economic and natural calamities, have hoisted the danger signal over many unsound and questionable measures pending before the state legislature. The 1933 session, due, without doubt, to the chaotic conditions of the times, has marked by the submission of an unusually heavy crop of dangerous legislation, viewed from the agricultural standpoint. Nor is the danger of the situation lessened by the fact that most of the unwise bills are backed-up by the best of intentions. The greatest threat of the current session lies in the danger of "jumping from the frying pan into the fire." Typical of the long list of "bad bills with good intentions," for instance, is a measure which would make it a felony for a farmer to refuse to market surplus crops at a loss. Designed to prevent the unwarranted destruction of foodstuffs, the measure would actually have the effect of putting a farmer in the same category as a bank bandit or Quake Refugees Come to Anaheim Temporary homes for Long Beach refugees who came here following the earthquake on March 10, partly explains the great increase in new residents who took out permits from the light and water department, according to William Lake. The list follows: Mrs. T. E. Labodie, 324½ East Broadway; Dr. S. G. Chew, 515 West Center; N. Carruthers, South Olive, apartment 10; Jack Hill, 817 North Janss; C. D. McCulloch, 555 South Resh; Mrs. J. E. Stanley, 217½ North Olive; K. E. Bercot, 410 South Philadelphia, apartment 4; Harvey Burrows, 117 South Philadelphia, apartment 8; O. P. Anderson, 109 South Melrose; R. E. Hertel, 218 North Clementine, apartment 4; Katheryn Mitvalsky, 324 East Wilhelmina; Nina Abberderis, 722 North Philadelphia; C. Carpenter, 113½ Mills drive; T. E. Phillips, 760 North Philadelphia; Edmond J. Jones, 1128 West Chestnut; W. D. Reich, 118 South Olive; M. A. Jones, 407 N. Philadelphia; Lloyd F. There is a decided movement among baseball fans to get lowered admission prices to major and minor league baseball games this coming season. With the prices of everything else coming down and with smaller wages paid players, it seems in order to reduce admission prices. In one of the first games of the season the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants by a score of 10 to 2. The Giants will have to do better than that if they expect the support of the New York fans. Of course, a single exhibition game isn't a baseball season. There is a growing agitation to play the men's and women's national tennis Topping the list of dangerous legislation, insofar as the farmer is concerned, is assembly bill 1999 to abolish border quarantine stations, the only barrier between California and guinous plant and insect pests which infest other states and countries. Quarantine regulations which have saved the state's farmers millions of dollars would be rendered practically useless if this measure were enacted. Also bearing on the quarantine problem and inimical to the welfare of agriculture is assembly bill 1738 which would exempt auto stages from inspection at border quarantine stations. Two bills, one assembly bill 1836 and the other senate bill 61, bothending to cripple effective action against cattle rustlers, are also slated for vigorous opposition, especially from cattlemen's organizations. The assembly bill, most far-reachnig, would repeal the hide and brand inspection act—the only effective weapon the livestock industry has had in combatting cattle thieves. The senate bill would remove the requirement for brand inspection where cattle were to be shipped from one range to another. The loophole in this bill from the scene of their depredations could operate with immunity. Among other measures which have aroused opposition from farmer groups are the following: Assembly bill 581 bringing rural warehouses under the jurisdiction of the state railroad commission. This bill would greatly restrict the facility with which farmers could arrange storage of their products. One result, for example, would be to force grain into terminal markets prematurely with a consequent breakdown of prices. Senate bills 984 and 986 permitting single inspection of dairy and egg products. These provisions might be safe in the case of non-perishable produce, but would be exceedingly dangerous if applied to milk and eggs because of their highly perishable nature. Senate constitutional amendment 26 giving extraordinary powers of control over fish and game to the state fish and game commission which should properly be vested in the legislature. This measure, which was beaten on the ballot in 1930, would give the commission arbitrary powers to open and close seasons, make and re-make districts, etc. Senate bill 808 requiring unnecessarily frequent candling of eggs at heavy expense to both the producer and consumer; apparently sponsored by the candlers' union. Assembly bill 378 regulating outdoor advertising to such an extent that a farmer would probably be prohibited from advertising his products and livestock and directing people to his farm. Assembly bill 686 requiring that all canned food products sold in California be dated as of the day of packing. In one of the first games of the season the Chicago Cubs defeated the New York Giants by a score of 10 to 2. The Giants will have to do better than that if they expect the support of the New York fans. Of course, a single exhibition game isn't a baseball season. There is a growing agitation to play the men's and women's national tennis tournaments on clay instead of on turf as at present. Too much trouble has been encountered in trying to keep the turf courts in condition. With the depression running wild, these baseball players who are holding out for more money than they received last year, seem to be out of order. Many a fan is wondering what he will use for money when he gets it into his head to go to a ball game. Many a college student is participating these days in spring football practice. These days of spring training enable coaches to get a line on players. Eddie Collins, now part owner of the Boston Red Sox, once stole six bases in a single game. Ice hockey fans have been paying an average of $16,000 per game to see the contests in Madison Square Garden, New York. Boxing is having a tough time of it in New York. Even lowered admission prices has had little influence on attendance. So far no date has been set for the open tennis championship tournament. It wouldn't be surprising if no date was decided upon. College crews in many sections of the country have started spring training. This coming season gives promise of being a rough one for rowing. Clark D. (Shag) Shaughnessy, of Loyola University, New Orleans, described as the greatest one-man coaching staff in football, is the successor to FURNITURE Fullerton Fullerton, California Entire $10,000 Stock to be Sold Piece by Piece to Highest Bidder No Reserve Everything Must Be Sold ENTIRE stock will be sold at Auction. Your bid buys. Action is complete. Stock consists of Beautiful Living Room Furniture, a Large Selection of Rugs, Stoves, of Occasional Pieces. NOW IT HAMMERS MA NNIE FEIGENBAUM, Licensed and Bonded Auctioneer Furniture Co. door to Fullerton Post Office" Fullerton, California Citrus Juice Company Locates On State Highway Between Anaheim and Santa Ana Will Produce Concentrates Exclusively for Bottlers' Trade, Using Average of 10 Tons of Fruit Daily; Employes 10 Men; Machinery Cost $45,000; in Old Weber Baking Plant Machinery valued in excess of $45,000 has been installed and production of concentrates for distribution to bottlers throughout the United States is underway at the new plant of the Citrus Juice company, Ltd., in the old Weber Baking company building on the highway between Anaheim and Santa Ana. The company moved into its new quarters several weeks ago, only recently getting into production, according to President H. R. McBride. For three and one-half years the company headquartered in Los Angeles, but in order to be nearer its source of supplies, moved into the county. In its advertising, the firm will use the address, Orange, Orange county, California, capitalizing on the reputation of the county and its name for promoting its own business, as well as advertising the county directly by doing so. Asks Transfer Of Tax Titles Senate Fact-Finding Committee Wants Property Back On Asks Transfer Of Tax Titles Senate Fact-Finding Committee Wants Property Back On Tax Rolls If recommendations of the senate fact-finding committee are followed, Orange county will get title to thousands of dollars worth of property now held by the state as the result of delinquent tax sales. The committee, headed by Senator Davis F. Bush, Oakdale, believes control of the property should be given to the counties so that its disposal and return to the tax rolls would be facilitated. "Approximately 21 per cent of the area of the state has returned to state ownership through tax sales," the report said. "This vast area was once on the tax roll, but because of the increased taxes and consequent delinquencies it has been removed from private ownership. 'It would seem more logical to have these lands sold to the counties in which they lie and placed under the administration of county officials. As the primary sources of county income is taxes on common property, it is thought there would be greater incentive for the county to get this property back on the tax rolls with a resultant benefit to every interest concerned." The committee further recommended that present arbitrary laws prescribing the method of sale be amended to reduce advertising costs and to allow greater latitude in disposing of the property. "It would be better to have these lands sold for a very nominal consideration and returned to the tax rolls than to continue dormant under the control of the state with no tax return," the report said.