anaheim-gazette 1934-12-13

Sociologist Says Railway Crossings Must Be Abolished Prof. Case of U. S. C. Blames Human Nature for Lapses That Prove Fatal Abolition of grade crossings is the only solution in remedying the situation where numerous lives are taken annually at railroad crossings in the opinion of Dr. Clarence Marsh Case, professor of sociology at the University of Southern California, who has been conducting a series of traffic studies. "Human nature is characterized by absent-mindedness, lapses of attention, recklessness, over-confidence, or even conceit in many cases," declared the U. S. C. sociologist. "That is the way a considerable fraction of normal human beings act most of the time, and also the way a still larger fraction acts some of the time. "In others, age or personality traits render drivers incapable of holding the various factors of the situation well in hand or even in mind. When suddenly confronted with the on-rushing destruction it is natural to become confused or temporarily paralyzed in some respects." "The problem has to be solved in the certain knowledge that it will continue to be that way, although much can be done to guide and safeguard it through the perfecting of adequate motorways," Dr. Case continued. "The only solution lies in the separation of grades, even at the cost of many millions. It will never be solved by trying to change the ways of the people. Human nature is against that plan, and it simply won't meet the situation," he said. Girls Compete With Mothers in Baking Cake for Contests Last Friday afternoon local girls competed against their mothers in the art of cake-baking. The contest was sponsored by Mrs. Marie Webster of the domestic science department, Fremont school. Rules of the contest were that girls and their mothers must bake their cakes at their own homes and have them judged at a tea. General Business Gains Over Normal Seasonal Advances State Chamber Survey Shows Big Increase In Farm Prices, and Jobs General business activity beyond the normal seasonal expectations from September to October, with substantial gains shown in prices of farm products, employment, building activity, retail sales and bank debts, according to the monthly economic report prepared by the research department of the California State Chamber of Commerce. Farm prices are more favorable than a year ago, the index of prices at the farm for 24 products standing 20 per cent higher than a year ago, according to the report. From September to October the index of prices for these commodities rose from 78 to 84. Among the specific farm products, the major increases in prices were shown by dairy products, field crops excluding grains, oranges, lemons and apples. Recent weather conditions have been generally favorable to agriculture, the rains having increased soil moisture sufficiently Improper Causes of Eye Fatigue Investigations Can Department of the Ern California Years Have Revealed It has been found that fault is not in over the desk, but in the immediate declared Dr. A. the U. S. C. department small spot on the bright in comparisons and a condition has been seen eye fatigue. "The remedy for to decrease the cause to raise the general surroundings, and entire room, thus trasts," Dr. Nye wrote. Another promising to eye fatigue is the U. S. C. investigation. "Injurious glare like reflections from metal gloss sources," she avoids it, the light diffused as possible should be covered." Dr. von KleinSmid Will Address Big S. A. Meet Dec. 27 Service Clubs of Santa Ana and Two Trojan Clubs Sponsor Event Approximately 500 persons are expected to attend the point meeting of several Orange county organizations at Santa Ana on December 27, when Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the University of Southern California, will be the speaker. Clubs and others sponsoring the big event include the Orange County Trojan Men's club, Orange County Trojan Women's club, the Lions, Kilwaniis, Rotary, 20-30 and Business and Professional Women's club of Santa Ana. The university president returned recently from an extended tour of the Orient; and this week headed the World Affairs conference held at Riverside, where authorities on international problems confer yearly. Dr. von KleinSmid is known as an authority on Pan-American affairs, and has been president of the Pan-American association, and a year ago represented the United States in conferences held in Europe. John Dunlap, president of the Trojan Men's club, and Judge Kenneth Morrison, president of the Santa Ana Lions club, are in charge of preparations. FIND STOLEN AUTO Anaheim police last Friday morning found the stolen automobile of Louis Jacobsen of Placentia and returned it to him. The car was reported stolen by its owner several days previously. ROADS GOOD TO DESERT AREA With the Palm Springs season now open, motorists making the trip have paved road available via Beaumont and Banning. Travel from San Diego may use pavement through Escondido and Elsinore, thence to Banning and Palm Springs. Those desiring to visit Imperial valley enroute can proceed from San Diego via Newton to El Centro, thence by way of Salton Sea and Indio to Palm Springs. ISSUES TWO PERMITS Inspector R. Nyboe last week issued a permit to the Savings, Building and Loan association for re-roofing of a residence at 1115 West Broadway, at an estimated cost of $115. Another permit authorized the reroofing of the Ada Rae court at 117 South Philadelphia street, at a cost of $105. FIND STOLEN AUTO Anaheim police last Friday morning found the stolen automobile of Louis Jacobsen of Placentia and returned it to him. The car was reported stolen by its owner several days previously. For Lasting Pleasure RADIO The Last Word in Simplified, Perfected World-wide Tuning. The Windsor (Stewart-Warner Radio) Model 1264 "Magic Dial" superheterodyne chassis within a Console of perfectly matched and beautifully figured woods. Four separate tuning bands covering 530 kilocycles to 23 megacycles. Receives all American and Foreign stations. 12 inch Auditorium Speaker. THE MAGIC DIAL—an exclusive feature of Stewart Warner Radios—gives you a new ease, precision and ability to tune in both Standard and Short-Wave programs. Magic Dial operation is simplicity itself. You change from one dial to another instantly—you know where every type of station you want to hear may be found. Price $99.50 Easy Terms SUPERIOR RADIO SERVICE Paul Davidson, Proprietor STEWART-WARNER, CROSLEY, ZENITH AND SPARTON DEAL 308 West Center Street, Anaheim Improper Lighting Is Chief Cause of Eye Strain, Claim Experts Find Not Lack of Light Over Desk But Throughout Room Fatiguing Improper desk lighting is the chief cause of eye fatigue among students, investigations carried on in the physics department of the University of Southern California for the past several years have revealed. It has been found that the worst fault is not in lack of light directly over the desk, but lack of illumination in the immediate vicinity of the desk," declared Dr. A. W. Nye, chairman of the U. S. C. department of physics. "A small spot on the desk has been too bright in comparison with its surroundings and a condition of excessive contrast has been set up which results in eye fatigue. "The center of the eye reacts to the high brightness, while the peripheral portions of the eye react to the low brightness, resulting in a continual struggle on the part of the eye muscles to adapt both conditions at once. "The remedy for this condition is not to decrease the desk illumination, but to raise the general illumination of the surroundings, and in some cases the entire room, thus reducing the contrasts," Dr. Nye explained. Another prominent fault contributing to eye fatigue is the presence of glare, the U. S. C. investigations found. "Injurious glare arises from mirror-like reflections from shiny paper, bright metal gloss varnish, and similar sources," the scientist declared. "To avoid it, the light sources should be as diffused as possible and the desk top should be covered with a buff colored Scout Drive Will Continue In City Canvassing of Anabelin will be continued until every person has had an opportunity to contribute to the Boy Scout campaign, for which a goal of $1000 has been set for this city, according to Judge Frank Tausch. The campaign lagged last week, when only half the money reported collected had been turned in. WILL RE-ROOF RESIDENCE Mrs. E. R. Shaffer of 326 South Philadelphia street obtained a permit on Monday for re-roofing of her residence, at an estimated cost of $120. INSTANT blade change The Schick INJECTOR Razor gives you a new convenience in shaving. The Injector, which contains 20 blades is always ready to insert a new blade when needed. A new blade is inserted Instantly, at the same time ejecting the old blade without your hand touching either of them. $1.50 COMPLETE including INJECTOR with 20 blades sealed in it. 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A Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 13, 1934 tion received by the fedreporting service from bureau of the census. muneration is expected to over the first of the year continued until every farm has been accounted for. which is regarded as the best in the history of agricountry, will include the name and address of the farm operator; farm tenure; farm acreage, which includes all crop land, all pasture land and all farm woodland; the total value of the farm; the acreage and yield of each of the principal field crops and vegetables; the number of trees and yield of the principal fruits; the number and value of each class of livestock; poultry and eggs, and farm population. One section is devoted to information concerning farm housing, population and labor. Inventory items will be shown as of January 1, 1935, and production items for the calendar year 1934. A sample copy of the general farm schedule may be secured by writing to the bureau of the census in Washington, D. C. 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