anaheim-gazette 1933-10-05

City Officials Study Unemployment Relief Problem at League of Municipalities Meet County Welfare Director Curry Estimates 30,000 Will Need Aid In Orange County This Winter; Work of Self-Aid Organizations Receives High Praise From Director of State Relief Unemployed problems in Orange county's incorporated cities were discussed at length at the meeting of the League of Municipalities in Seal Beach late last week. President Leo J. Sheridan, Anaheim councilman, stated. Speakers for the gathering were Director of County Welfare Byron V. Curry, and Director of Co-operatives Harry Jones of the State relief administration, who were secured by Mayor Paul Witmer of Santa Ana. Wahlberg Invites Water Users For Inspection Tour Interested Persons To Meet At Olive at 8:30 A.M.; Lunch At Mill Creek An inspection tour to view the progress of the spreading works in the upper Santa Ana river basin will be made next Friday for the benefit of water users of Orange county. The trip is being organized by the agricultural extension service at the instance of many requests from various parts of the county. Extensive spreading works have been constructed during the past year or two by various water organizations. The tour will visit some of the major projects in the basin that are designed to influence the conservation of water. A general invitation is extended to any person or group that is interested in the water development program of Orange county, according to Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg, who has charge of the tour, which is designed purely as an educational event. Curry estimated that there would be 30,000 persons in Orange county this winter who would be dependent on charity. He said there are 8000 men and 1100 alien families who will need assistance. Under new federal financing plans, a three-way fund matching government will raise $348,000 after October for use during the winter. Curry lauded the humanitarian work of the Community Chest and citizens unemployment committee of Santa Ana and urged that the other cities formulate some type of assistance. He pointed out that with seasonable employment and work relief projects, the 4000 persons who worked on projects during July had been reduced to about 1600 for this month. During the three-month period of July, August and September, $125,000 was spent as compared to $202,000 in April, May and June. Aid For Women Questioned as to relief measures being taken for widows and women supporting families, Curry said that the only proposal approved to date calls for a large allotment of cloth for garments. The cloth and clothing will be distributed by the Red Cross. Jones explained the function of the cooperative unemployed groups in Southern California and lauded the Stop Signals For Motorists' Safety Check On Traffic On Heavily-Traveled Road Shows High Percentage of Accidents Numerous accidents occur every day because motorists fail to observe traffic signals and boulevard stop signs. The man on the boulevard is justified in assuming that a motorist approaching a cross street will obey the stop rule before entering the boulevard. When the stop is not made and the violator suddenly emerges from a cross street into the path of vehicles on the boulevard, a smashup is very likely to occur. Traffic checks show that over 80 percent of the motorists comply with the law. Those who do not, create a hazard for themselves and endanger others. One of the heaviest traveled boulevard stop streets shows a very high percentage of accidents which are caused in a large measure by the failure on the part of a few to obey the stop rule. Starting before the green traffic signal is shown has caused a substantial number of minor accidents. The traffic stop and go signals are an excellent means of preventing traffic tie-ups and insuring safety at congested intersections. Obey them! Police Looking For 2 Suspects Anaheim police this week were on the lookout for two suspects who are believed to be tampering with telephone calls. Aid For Women Questioned as to relief measures being taken for widows and women supporting families, Curry said that the only proposal approved to date calls for a large allotment of cloth for garments. The cloth and clothing will be distributed by the Red Cross. Jones explained the function of the cooperative unemployed groups in Southern California and lauded the Fullerton and Santa Ana organizations for their ingenuity and willingness to work. He pointed out that the movement is in the experimental stage but that national leads held big hopes for its success on the basis of preliminary progress. The state director stated that money given to the cooperatives under the Wagner Lewis bill is a 100 per cent grant and that 50 per cent of the total amount was coming to California. Of the sum, 75 per cent will be spent in Southern California and 50 per cent in Los Angeles county, where 30,000 families are now on the "self-help" plan. Although the county cooperatives want groceries, working capital and permanent land and improvements, the federal funds are only used for working capital. Jones said. This includes gasoline, oil, trucks and other means of securing crops, food, distributing supplies, and similar material. With this aid, the self-help organization tries to maintain sustenance by bartering labor for food crops and working two or three days per week. Called upon to explain the work of the representative of the United State Department of Labor who is in Santa Ana registering men for work, Curry said that under the terms of the $3,300,000,000 fund for industrial relief, this county would build roads. The registrar will also take names of young men for C.C.C. camps, he said. The office will act as an employment agency and will contact all employers of large groups of men and place the applicants on jobs. Curry said that the quartermaster at March Field had also promised to use 30 carpenters from here. The office is in the basement of the courthouse and is closely connected with the bureau of welfare. Following the talks, various city officials told of unemployment relief measures taken in their cities. Mayor Witmer said that 3500 people in Santa Ana were cared for last year at a cost of $2.50 a month apiece. Brea got around the legality by giving charity by hiring men on the city payroll and then having the money turned over to the association. Fullerton has furnished gasoline, fruit cans, rent, building and other items, while Anaheim and other cities have contributed in various ways. Attendance at fair is averaging 82 daily compared with Chicago World's Fair Exposition. White nationally... Police Looking For 2 Suspects Anaheim police this week were on the lookout for two suspects who are believed to be tampering with telephone pay stations in this vicinity, Los Angeles officials of the telephone company notified local police of their suspicions. Following the talks, various city officials told of unemployment relief measures taken in their cities. Mayor Witmer said that 3500 people in Santa Ana were cared for last year at a cost of $2.50 a month apiece. Brea got around the legality by giving charity by hiring men on the city payroll and then having the money turned over to the association. Fullerton has furnished gasoline, fruit cans, rent, building and other items, while Anaheim and other cities have contributed in various ways. W. J. Tway, associated with Curry in the welfare department spoke briefly on the assistance cities can lend in the unemployment situation. Stanford 'Takes' U. C. L. A. -- Maentz Arquitecto In the first major conference clash of the 1933 Pacific Coast gridiron season, Stanford University ed U. C. L. A., 3-0 at Palo Alto Saturday. In above photo, Don Maentz, Stanford back, carries around end while Moscrip, stellar end, takes out two linesmen. Keeble, Bruin fullback, is coming Trade Pushing Oranges The display pictured above is Logan Bros., Fairfield, Conn., store, one of a New England chain. They sold 1,510 boxes, or 3½ cars of oranges in a month by featuring this fruit in their windows and in newspaper advertisements as shown. Thousands of displays and local ads like those shown here prove that leading chain and independent stores are pushing Sunkist fruit at reasonable prices. Smart dealers know that their prices must be right to get business today. The Exchange since 1914 has been continually educating retailers to the importance of display and proper margin of profit to increase sales. Tourist Traffic To State Heavy 94,436 Out-of-State Motorists Arrive In 30,463 Cars During Month of August During the month of August a total of 94,436 out-of-state motor tourists arrived in California in 30,463 cars, an increase of 3.2 per cent over the corresponding period last year. It is announced by H. D. Ivey, first vice-president of the All-Year club, Southern California's non-profit tourist bureau. Figures filed by the California state department of agriculture as a result of actual count at the border gateways show that during the first eight months of this year a total of 464,866 out-of-state tourists entered California in 163,126 cars. "While these figures do not include California residents returning by motor from trips elsewhere, local travel across the state line or arrivals by rail, steamship, air or motor stage, they indicate that travel to California has been better than to other major resort areas," said Mr. Ivey. "Proof of this may be gained from the U.S. state department report which shows that for the first seven months of this year a total of only $8,225 passports were issued and renewed for foreign travel, a decrease of 32.3 per cent over the corresponding period last year. The department of the interior reports a total of 1,404,981 persons visited the 21 U.S. national parks this season, a decrease of 8.3 per cent over 1932. "Compared with other areas the number of motor tourists entering California during the first eight months of this year has dropped only 4.6 per cent behind the corresponding period a year ago." "Attendance at the Chicago World's fair is averaging $2,000 paid admissions daily compared with 177,674 at the 1893 Chicago World's fair and Columbian Exposition." "White nationally do have heavy chain. They sold 1,510 boxes, or 3¼ cars of oranges in a month by featuring this fruit in their windows and in newspaper advertisements as shown. Thousands of displays and local ads like those shown here prove that leading chain and independent stores are pushing Sunkist fruit at reasonable prices. Smart dealers know that their prices must be right to get business today. The Exchange since 1914 has been continually educating retailers to the importance of display and proper margin of profit to increase sales." Three States Will Hold Annual Picnics Three states—New York, Oregon and Washington—will occupy different sections of Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, Saturday when they hold their annual picnic-reunions. All former residents of and visitors from each of the above states are invited. No Fear Losing Federal Support California Mistakenly Listed as "Dilatory" In Making Use of 16 Million U.S. Aid California is in no danger of having its $16,000,000 federal road construction allocation, withdrawn, despite reports from Washington. This assurance was given to Earl Lee Kelly, state director of public works, by Thomas H. MacDonald, chief of the United States bureau of publicroads in a long distance telephone conversation. California was mistakenly listed as being "dilatory" in starting its road program, when actually more than $8,000,000 of the federal funds are contracted for. As a part of its program to speed up the state highway program, awards totaling $363,429 were made this week, and bids were opened for other contracts amounting to approximately $600,000. The department's motto is "50,000 men at work by Christmas." STATE OFFICERS FEAR FOR EFFECT OF REPEAL State officers are united in the belief that repeal of the 2½ per cent sales tax would be disastrous at this time. According to Rolland A. Vandegrift, state director of finance and no warm friend of the tax, repeal would throw the state more than $120,000,000 in debt. Such a huge deficit would be difficult to wipe out no matter what tax was chosen to replace the sales levy. An immediate special session of the legislature would be necessary in event of repeal. Many Hanker For Governor's Job Rolph Refuses to Add His Name To List Now, But Writes Down Dozen After Title The law of supply and demand has nothing to do with gubernatorial candidates, and at no time in the history of the state has the potential supply been so great. In glancing over the list it would appear that the republicans are out after the democratic togain of confusion. For instance, it took Governor Rolph only a few minutes to jot down the names of 12 men who reportedly have their eyes on the capitol's corner office. And the governor has been sick and supposedly not in touch with things? This is the governor's republican list with his own parenthetical afterthoughts: Lt. Gov. Frank F. Merriam, State Treasurer Charles G. Johnson (Johnson? I think I've heard before he was going to run); Senator Herbert C. Jones (he sponsored the still act); Rev. Robert Shuler; Former Governor F. W. Richardson; Former Governor C. C. Young; Congressman Bill Traeger; former Congressman Joe Crahl; Major Walter Tuller (they tell me he's the only man who can save the republican party); Mark Requa; Fred E. Stewart; member of the board of equalization (He's pretty busy with the sales tax, isn't he?) Rolph vigorously asserting there was no reason why he should not run, refused to add his name to the list. In Answer to an asserting by Assemblyman Charlie Dempster of Los Angeles that "Rolph was through in the south," the governor said he had "seen no indication I have lost the confidence of the people." In the meantime actual campaign openings were few and far between. Senator James has done little since his formal announcement. Merriam is satisfied to make speeches on the intricacies of state government. Johnson is doing a lot of traveling, and an occasional news release indicates a "public relations counsel" in the background. STATE OFFICERS FEAR FOR EFFECT OF REPEAL State officers are united in the belief that repeal of the 2½ per cent sales tax would be disastrous at this time. According to Rolland A. Vandegrift, state director of finance and no warm friend of the tax, repeal would throw the state more than $120,000,000 in debt. Such a huge deficit would be difficult to wipe out no matter what tax was chosen to replace the sales levy. An immediate special session of the legislature would be necessary in event of repeal. BROCK PLANS TRIP TO PACIFY FLORIDA A. A. Brock, state director of agriculture, is planning a trip to Florida in an attempt to heal a "sore spot" between the two citrus-producing states. His program may pave the way for a modification of the California quarantine against Florida grapefruit, it is believed. ARREST WELCOME, ON OCCASIONS On occasion arrest is welcome. Francis Cochran, Governor Rolph's assistant secretary, recently drove through the new Ridge Route cutoff to Los Angeles. The road is not open to the public and Frank was stopped by the watchman on the south end. The watchman could not be convinced. So Cochran phoned the Los Angeles Sheriff's office. His car was released when officers arrested him. Frank's father is a deputy sheriff. ROLPH MODIFIES PLAN ESPECIALLY SLEEP Governor Rolph has returned to his office in the capitol, but his work in the future must be on a modified scale. A bit thinner, but cheerful. Rolph plans to spend only a few hours at work each day to permit him to recover fully from recent illness. Physicians have ordered a full rest each night, instead of his customary "cat naps." WARNS MERCHANTS OF TAX DEADLINE The state board of equalization has warned all merchants that returns on the sales tax must be made between October 1 and 15. Retailers are subject to a heavy penalty if the tax is not paid within the required time limit. SALES TAX REPEAL IS LIVE QUESTION If agitation of sales tax repeal continues a live question it will prove an important political issue. But the very fact that its repeal would result in a deficit of some $120,000,000 for the state and probably necessitate a state ad valorem tax and a high income tax in all brackets is likely to prove discouraging. State officials seem to think the grumbling gradually will die out. MIGHT BE HARD TO FOLLOW-THIS ADVICE The statement of Vierling Kersey, state superintendent of public instruction, that schools should keep out of politics has been well received. It might be difficult to follow this advice, say, in the event of a vote on sales tax repeal. Success of the repeal movement would mean that the state would have no immediate means of raising the $72,000,000 in annual school costs recently taken from the counties. The schools would not care for that. Too, it is likely that Senator Jones, long a friend of the educators in the legislature, might expect a little active support. LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO FOIL MOVE There has been every indication Governor Rolph will call a special election on the water plan referendum in the near future. Likely the call will be made before the initiative move against the sales tax can qualify. 134 Winter Camps Plan For State This Group Is 33 Less Than Total for Summer; Additional Camps May Be Allotted A total of 134 winter camps for the Civilian Conservation Corps in California has been approved by Robert Fechner, director of the president's emergency conservation program, according to S. B. Snow, regional forester of the U. S. forest service, San Francisco, and coordinator of E.C.W. activities in the state. This number of camps for the winter campaign in forestry work during second six months' period is 33 less than the total number of camps in operation during the past summer, but additional camps may be allotted to California within the next few weeks. Show stated. According to present plans, 63 of the 128 C.C.C. camps operating in the 18 national forests of the state will be retained, and 23 moved to lower elevations. The 22 state forestry camps will all remain at their present sites and 12 new camps will be established. Two existing camps in the national parks will be retained and eight relocated, and the four state park camps will be unchanged. Of the 36,000 C.C.C. boys now in camp in California, it is reported that almost 50 per cent will re-enlist for the second hitch from October to April. Deficiencies in camp quotas will then be filled by the transfer of boys from other abandoned camps or by new recruits. Winter work for the California C.C.C. camps, will be a continuation of the forest conservation program planned by the forest service. In northern California the "Ponderosa Way," an 800 mile firebreak combined with a nine-foot truck trail along the lower edge of the forested areas of the Sierra Nevada and Coast range, with insect control and reduction of fire hazards along roads, will form the largest part of the work. In Southern California the main Rapid Turnover Is Not Aid to Farmer Rapid turnover doesn't always produce a profit, in the opinion of Guy Kilkerson, Oroville rancher. One of Kilkerson's farming activities consists of poultry raising. Actual county lockup time showed he had 1,190 laying hens, he told the sheriff. When he visited the chicken yards next morning, Kilkerson said he found thieves had stolen the entire deck. The Washington Senators certainly seem to have the Indian sign on the New York Yankees. At this writing it looks like a world series between Washington and the New York Giants. Of course, much can happen during the remaining weeks of play. Not since the World War have the people, as a whole, been so united in a love of country, and in promoting her welfare. "A united front, rallying to the National Recovery Act, is in very truth carrying on a national defense crusade, as definite as any war-time necessity. A secure nation is a unified one. Be happy to do your part in deeds as well as words. The voluntary spirit of the public is necessary." "Uncle Sam can put his house in order if the woman power of the country will face the task squarely, will cut the pattern of her daily housekeeping to the reconstruction pattern. Women stood the depression storm with the fortitude that has ever been a feminine characteristic. Out of their storehouse of necessity, women will bring their courage, ingenuity, high hopes, and resourcefulness. Their fearless, frank support is necessary." In these days, fraught with dramatic changes, we have a national service to render by keeping thoroughly posted on the momentous issues that confront us. Let us again be content with common sense language, common sense attitude, same reasoning, plain logic and the homely virtues of renewed faith in God, the preservation of homes, and the promotion of the common good." D. A. R. President Promoting N.R.A. Issues Call to Arms to Members to Back President's Program To Fullest Extent Mrs. Russell W. Magna, president, General National Society, D. A. R., has issued a call to arms to the members of the society throughout the nation to back President Roosevelt's N.R.A. program. Her message reads as follows: "The National Recovery Act (N.R.A.) calls us, the members of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, to a patriotic duty. "The opportunity for effective patriotism is immediate. "Partisanship must be relegated to the background, and patriotic citizenship stepped up to the degree in rendering assistance to President Roosevelt. Government has set up a plan, a formula, a regulation, in truth a line of march, with a marshal and a wielder of a baton, to sound the tempo. Let us march, in tune, in step and in time with those lead the National Parade for Recovery. Faith in the N.R.A. will help it succeed. It is no time for hysteria or for thoughtless enthusiasm; rather the emergency calls for calm judgment and sanity, for reason and intelligent consideration. "Put personal views aside. The sum and substance of the N. R. A. is that the President of the United States asks each one to rally to his call for the good of the country. The cause is national, and each member, with an affirmative, willing, cooperative attitude can help America by saying to herself, "I will do my part." Action is the teristic. Out of their storehouse of necessity, women will bring their courage, magnitude, high hopes, and resourcefulness. Their fearless, frank support is necessary. In these days, fraught with dramatic changes, we have a national service to render by keeping thoroughly posted on the momentous issues that confront us. Let us again be content with common sense language, common sense attitude, sane reasoning, plain logic and the homely virtues of renewed faith in God, the preservation of homes, and the promotion of the common good. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he"—and as a nation-things so it will be. The people make the country. A people with positive character, affirmative thoughts, adhering to duty, with Divine faith, will inevitably stabilize the nation. If the government has policies, they are the nation's policies, and deserve the loyal support of every loyal citizen. This will be given from a sense of good citizenship, in loyalty to the President and the Government. "As the country is now, in parade formation toward economic recovery, I hope every group and member in this Society—national, state and chapter—will join the vanguard of the N.R.A. offensive, with a will to do and dare marching forward for the honor of the Daughters of the American Revolution and for the sake of America." Santa Fe accenture of PROGRESS ENDS NOVEMBER 1ST REPEAL ON sales tax repeal contention it will prove an issue. But the very real would result in a $10,000,000 for the state pressitate a state ad a high income tax in likely to prove discourels seem to think the only will die out. TO ADVICE of Vierling Kersey, cent of public instruction should keep out of the well received. It to follow this advice, if a vote on sales tax of the repeal movethat the state would be means of raising annual school costs in the counties. The care for that. Too. monitor Jones, long a attorney in the legislature a little active sup- SPECIAL MIL MOVE every indication call a special elecplan referendum in likely the call will be initiative move against qualify. PROGRESS ENDS NOVEMBER 1ST the Chicago World's Fair celebrating the most progressive hundred years in the history of man, will close on November 1st. The Fair itself is a step forward—a dynamic demonstration, rather than a static exposition! It has universal appeal—DON'T MISS IT! Don't miss Grand Canyon, on your way, going or returning. AND OCTOBER 31ST is your last chance to buy low round trips "back east" • Now is the time to travel—while Santa Fe round trip fares, rail and Pullman, are low—while all travel costs are low! Nov. 1, fares go up! FOR EXAMPLE • LOW ROUND TRIPS TO THE CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 45-day limit Coach . . $60.50 45-day limit Tourist . . 70.50 45-day limit Standard . . 80.50 Similar low Final return limit on all round trips will be midnight Nov. 15. 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