anaheim-gazette 1935-01-31

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPT PER YEAR ... $2.00 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. OUR SCHOOLS USED AS TOOLS We heartily agree with Mrs. Susan M. Dorsey, chairman of the California Commission for the Study of Educational Problems, who recently reported the following conclusion in regard to the question of dealing with radio advertising in our public schools: "It has always been a fundamental principle of American education that the schools must protect their children from exploitation; that no interest shall be permitted directly or indirectly to advertise in the classroom. The commission regrets to report that this principle is being flagrantly violated in many California schools and that the regular work of the children is being interrupted, largely because modern methods of advertising have insinuated themselves into the school system." Mrs. Dorsey takes the stand that no matter what the educational value of the radio program, so long as it is used either directly or indirectly to advertise a firm or a product, it should not be permitted in our public schools. Her stand brings to mind a recent effort of an advertising agency in a large western city to use the public schools of the state to create a radio audience. The agency's letter to the National Education association is quoted in part: "We are planning a Library of the Air for intermediate grades, presenting 'life-sized' dramatizations of books appearing in the intermediate reading lists. . . . The program goes on the air . . . from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. . . . In view of the fact that this program is designed to give the best of literature to children in a very digestible form, I am taking this liberty of asking for your assistance in the matter of getting this information into the schools. The cooperation offered us by the public schools has been very little owing to the fact that the program is sponsored and "We are planning a Library of the Air for intermediate grades, presenting 'life-sized' dramatizations of books appearing in the intermediate reading lists. The program goes on the air from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. In view of the fact that this program is designed to give the best of literature to children in a very digestible form, I am taking this liberty of asking for your assistance in the matter of getting this information into the schools. The cooperation offered us by the public schools has been very little owing to the fact that the program is sponsored and there might be some danger of subsidizing the schools. Could you give us any assistance in this matter or instruct us as to the channels through which we might work?" Although this particular program was not to be given till after school, and the name of the sponsor in this case would not be announced in the schools, an effort was being made to assemble a radio audience from the school children, and then surfeit them with advertising, which constituted a portion of the program. The Standard Oil company of California for years conducted a symphony of the air and succeeded in getting the name of the company as sponsor announced in hundreds of public schools of the state. This was an abuse of our school system and while the programs of music in themselves were worthy, there was a breach of faith with the public in capitalizing on our schools to "put over" a radio advertisement. GROPING IN THE DARK California agriculture, highly specialized and dependent upon tariffs for its very existence, is groping in the dark again. Just why our agricultural units cannot be given a chance to defend themselves, or even an opportunity to learn what sort of unproven scheme might be hatched in the minds of impractical professors guiding reciprocal tariff negotiations at Washington, is a mystery that is unjust and damaging. From a recent press release from the department of state at Washington, Chairman T. C. Tucker of the Growers Tariff League learned that persons representing commodities likely to be affected must file their briefs in Washington by March 4, and prepare for verbal hearings on March 11. What proves astounding, however, is that no procedure is set down for these representatives to follow, nor is there any attempt to let these representatives know their rights. Furthermore, there is no indication as to what commodities might be affected, other than the mere hint gleaned from knowledge that the negotiations are with Italy. That one word, "Italy", is the only real warning California growers get. From this we surmise that California lemons, walnuts, almonds, olives, wines and possibly oranges may be affected. What rights or considerations growers of these products might expect must be assumed; the negotiators are so close-mouthed that had not officials of farm organizations pounced upon the word, "Italy", contained in the official announcement, there might never have been the slightest knowledge that the very existence of agriculture in this state was at stake. Frankly, carrying on negotiations with foreign countries without giving our own agriculturists an opportunity to adequately defend themselves is un-American, and unworthy of continuance. It marks a typical "behind closed doors" policy that bodes no good. HOW MUCH CAN UNCLE SAM OWE? How much money can the United States government owe before its credit becomes impaired and it can't borrow any more? We don't pretend to know the answer, but the latest estimates we have seen from Washington place the figure a great deal higher than used to be thought possible. At the beginning of the depression the national debt was about 16 billion dollars. That was about 10 billion dollars less than the peak of war-time; we had paid off more than a third of the national debt in ten years. At the end of 1934 the national debt was about 28½ billions, or 2½ billions above its previous highest level. At the present rate of borrowing the debt is increasing at the rate of about 4 billions a year. A year ago we were told from Washington that the nation could stand a debt of 35 billions and not be harmed. Now from the same sources we are told that a federal debt of 50 billions would not be unbearable or result in harsh taxation to pay the interest. At the present rates of interest on government loans, it would take about 1½ billions a year to pay the interest on 50 billions, and the tendency of interest rates is downward. If we add to the possible 50 billion of federal debts the 20 billions of state and municipal debts, the burden upon the entire people of the total load of 70 billions would be about $560 for every man, woman and child. The present per capita federal debt is about $225. In Great Britain the national debt burden is about $973 a head; that of France is $470, while Germany, which repudiated and liquidated most of its debts by inflation, carries a debt load of only $94 a head. How large a debt a nation can carry depends upon how confident its people are that they can pay the interest. It also depends upon how soon the bonds fall due. England has some bonds which run for 99 years, requiring only a trifling percentage annually for sinking fund purposes. There are some railroad bonds outstanding in this country which run for more than 100 years. We recommend the idea of very long maturities for future federal borrowings. SCHOOL DAYS — By DWIG VINEN YOU GORNA, GIT THE HONEY, FROG? SOUNDS LIKE A SAWMILL DOES JUST DRIVIN' THAT STAKE IN THE GROUND AN VIRIN' IT TO THE TREE MAKE THE TREE YOURN, FROG? IT SARTIMLY DO! SAME'S STAKIN' CFF A GOLD MINE. NDEBODY CAN'T TETCH THIS HERE TREE NOW, LESS THEY WANT TO SLEEP IN THE HOOSGOW- LOOKS LIKE A FORTY POUNDER—TOO STAHIN' THE BEE TREE TEACHER-LOBBY CHALLENGE SHALL NOT GO UNANSWERED For generations the newspapers of the United States have championed the schools and espoused the cause of the public school teacher in every forward and progressive school movement. The press will not recede from that traditional stand. It is pledged to the highest standards of free American education and it is proud of its record and consistent in its course. But the press of America can and will defend itself against insidious attacks that may be or have been launched against it by teachers or their representatives. It stands four-square on its record when it is made the object of an unfair, unethical attack, and it is unafraid of the consequences of a vigorous offensive against unwarranted political activity such as has been fathered by the California Teachers association and directed at the life-blood of the newspapers. The reference is to the association's recommendation for a tax on advertising and the criticism is directed not only at the fallacy of the association's argument, but particularly at the insidious propaganda campaign that is intended to fortify its demand. In a recent bulletin issued by the association and distributed to members of the state legislature, among other things, were these statements: "A tax on advertising. The tax is reasonably sound. In the long run, advertising adds nothing to social wealth. As a method of educating the consuming public it is grossly abused." The statement is a direct challenge to the newspapers of the state because it singles them out for vicious and unwarranted attack. It leaves no room for doubt as to its intended victim, for it names the newspaper, periodical and "dodger" as the vehicles of advertising. In effect, the teachers' association has declared war on its best friend. It has slapped the publisher's cheek before and got away with it, but its latest offensive has aroused the fighting spirit of the press. Don't think for a minute that the fur will not fly from here out! The newspaper fraternity, from publisher down to printer's devil, is proud of the American system of public schools and ready to defend that system to the last ditch, but it can find no cause for pride in any clique of professional people who flaunt their prestige in the face of common sense and economic logic. It can find no cause for pride, for instance, in the powerful teachers' lobby that uses every political trick at its command to "influence" legislation at Sacramento, to manipulate measures which fatten its own pocketbook. Let the teachers' association bear in mind this very serious situation, that the school costs of California are approximately 70 per cent of all its governmental expenses. Let that association lend an ear to public clamor for economy in government, listen to the groans from overburdened taxpayers, then turn its talents to our purpose of reducing costs of education. OBSERVATIONS STRAW SHOWS WHICH WAY WIND BLOWS An election was held on January 1st over in what is called Saar territory Europe, a strip of profitable land between Germany and France. There are $800,000 inhabitants there. They voted on whether or not they should remain under France or German dominance. They voted to stay with Nazi-Germany. The situation is momentous over there and in fact the event might mean either peace or war. The Saar country is composed of Nazi-Germany in large majority. But many of the maining harasser German people are opposed to Hitler, and he controls Germany at the present time, owing to the phenomenal prestige of the Nazis. They are strong now in Germany and also in Austria. That man Hitler is radical, and many Germans hate him but they are afraid to say so. What will happen there in the next year two might be the dividing line—storm center. SEEING IS BELIEVING A man might smile and say he is going to spend four billion dollars this and that and for what all you but yet and still it's maybe just a dream. WENT TO HIS HEAD A patron at a restuarant got to talk about the way they are going to spend billions to bring back prosperity, and when he was ready to go he handed over two buck nickles instead of one customary two dimes for the stack hats. GRASS WILL BE GROWING ON THOSE STREETS In recent months the old prospectors have "discovered" several new mines, and it is said all the towns miles around have been depopulated. TAKING THE BULL BY THE HORSE If Uncle Sam will get after the holding companies with the big stick... to defend that system to the last ditch, but it can find no cause for pride in any clique of professional people who flaunt their prestige in the face of common sense and economic logic. It can find no cause for pride, for instance, in the powerful teachers' lobby that uses every political trick at its command to "influence" legislation at Sacramento, to manipulate measures which fatten its own pocketbook. Let the teachers' association bear in mind this very serious situation, that the school costs of California are approximately 70 per cent of all its governmental expenses. Let that association lend an ear to public clamor for economy in government, listen to the groans from overburdened taxpayers, then turn its talents to a program of reducing costs of education. On sober reflection, neither press nor public should feel regret that the association has shown its true colors in attacking the newspapers, for in that attack lies ample justification for a vigorous drive by an aroused public on the most notorious lobby inflicted on this state. The public is long suffering, but it is not yellow! — Handford Sentinel. OUR RUDE AWAKENING Take a big, deep breath of fresh air, folks. Governor Merriam cannot figure how to put a tax on it. In some ways the governor's budget message was a masterpiece. Although he managed to bring in a little of the old reassuring bunk about "economy" along toward the end of his speech, it doesn't appear as if he really meant it. However, there is one excellent point to his message. He wants us to pay for our governmental services as we use them. This suggestion adds a lot of discomfort to numerous persons living in the make-believe world of public indebtedness, dreaming they can go on indefinitely drawing from our state treasury without replenishing the fund. From another viewpoint the message showed a fundamental weakness. Governor Merriam unquestionably had a lot of intestinal fortitude to propose a whole bevy of new taxes, and add fire to the ever-present political bugaboo of public ownership of utilities. He told us we must pay for our cake when we eat it, but he lacked the courage to tell us we couldn't have the cake because it isn't good for our financial cramps. He should have told us that unless we cut out the starches and some of the excessive sweets to take off the bloated look from around our budget's jowls and tummy, the unbecoming offspring of spend-thrift parents would always possess a death-like pallor. Since we still believe in free, fresh air, we would like to suggest another tax to the governor's long list. If this new tax were imposed, especially during a year like the last one, we could wipe out public indebtedness in one biennium. It is a one-cent-a-word tax on political hot air. History of Anaheim Officially Recorded In Minutes of Anaheim Water Company, Which are Copyrighted, 1932, by Anaheim Gazette, and Printed In Weekly Installments Town Hall, July 3, 1880. The board of directors met in regular weekly session. Present, a full board. The minutes of the special meeting held on June 21st, and of the regular meeting held on June 26th, were read and approved. President Reiser stated that in accordance with the action of the board in tabling his resignation, he would continue his duties as director, and perform them to the best of his ability. The report of the special committee appointed at the special meeting of June 21st, was read and ordered spread upon the minutes, and the committee was discharged. The report was as follows: "To the board of directors of the A. W. Co.—In pursuance of the resolution of your board, passed at a special meeting of the board held on June 21st, we proceeded on June 22nd to meet with the directors of the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co., in response to their invitation. We could not, however, in justice to this company, accede to their proposition to place the division gate at the point they insisted upon placing it, and left them without arriving at any understanding or agreement. (Signed) F. A. Korn, Marshall Haight, committee." Zanjero Knapke reported that he had settled the claim of the Mexican to which reference was made in the minutes of the last meeting, by agreeing to pay him $5 in full of all damages. The report was accepted and the committee discharged. Commissioner Haight reported that he had asked the officers of the Cajon Irrigation company to bring in their amble were presented: "Whereas: The officers of the Cajon Irrigation company have been repeatedly asked to render to this company a statement of the expenses incurred by them in cleaning and repairing the Cajon ditch, and have failed to do so; therefore be it "Resolved, that the secretary be and he is hereby instructed to write to the officers of the Cajon Irrigation company, informing them that they must render such a statement, to include all items of expense up to July 1st; and if such statement is not handed to the secretary on or before the 16th inst., legal steps will be taken to enforce a settlement and balancing of accounts." The above resolution was adopted by the following votes: Ayes, Korn, Hartung, Melrose. Noes; Dreyfus. President Reiser stated that he has had a conversation with Mr. Holman, president of the Cajon Irrigation company, in relation to effecting an arrangement similar to that which was had last year, to-wit: Allowing each company to have all the water in the ditch on alternative weeks, as with the present scarcity of water but little could be done by irrigators. Mr. Holman had promised to lay the matter before his company and acquaint Mr. Reiser with their decision on tomorrow. He, therefore, asked the sense of the board in regard to entering into the arrangement mentioned, with the understanding that any agreement of the kind was temporary only, and could be dissolved by either of the companies whenever the runs of water were even. The following motion was presented: Moved, that the president be author- SERVATIONS SHOWS WHICH WAY WIND BLOWS was held on January 13 that is called Saar territory in strip of profitable land begany and France. There are habitants there. They voted not or not they should remain peace or German domination. to stay with Nazi-Germany. nation is momentous over the fact the event might or peace or war. The Saar composed of Nazi-Germans majority. But many of the rerasser German people are Hitler, and he controls at the present time, owing to minimal prestige of the Nazis, strong now in Germany and Austria. That man Hitler is a and many Germans hate him are afraid to say so. What there in the next year or be the dividing line—the er. ING IS BELIEVING right smile and say he is gond four billion dollars for that and for what alls you, and still it's maybe just a ENT TO HIS HEAD at a restaurant got to talking way they are going to spend bring back prosperity, and as ready to go he handed the buck nickles instead of the two dimes for the stack of WILL BE GROWING ON CHOSE STREETS months the old prospectors covered" several new gold it is said all the towns for and have been depopulated. THE BULL BY THE HORNS Sam will get after those panies with the big stick he ABRAHAM Most of the pioneers since the world began have lived and died and left no memory of the deeds. They blazed the trails which those who followed trod to paths, and by the time that these had become macadamized highways it Zanjero Knapke reported that he had settled the claim of the Mexican to which reference was made in the minutes of the last meeting, by agreeing to pay him $5 in full of all damages. The report was accepted and the committee discharged. Commissioner Haight reported that he had asked the officers of the Cajon Irrigation company to bring in their bills for work on the ditch, and that they had promised to give them to the secretary of this company on Monday next. The bill of A. Robinson, trustee, for lumber furnished the company at the time the flume was built was presented to the board by Mr. Olden. The board deeming the charge excessive, asked Mr. Olden to inform Mr. Robinson that they could pay at the rate of $27.50 per M feet, instead of at $35 per M feet, the price charged. The following bills were ordered paid: A. Novarro, work on Cajon ditch, $7.22; H. Knapke, work on ditches, $3; Bank of Anaheim, interest on overdrafts, $14.17; Don Pedro, for damage to hay crop by breaking ditch, $5; total, $29.39. The receipts of the meeting were as follows: On account of 12th assessment, $75; refunded by Zanjero from bill, $6; sale of water $61.50; total, $142.50, which amount was paid over to the treasurer at the close of the meeting. R. Melrose, Secretary. Town Hall, July 10, 1880. The board of directors met in regular weekly session. Present, a full board. The minutes of the meeting held on July 3rd, were read and approved. Commissioner Haight reported that the Yorbas were taking one-half of our half of the water. The following resolution and pre- Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee. And he went out, not knowing whither he went. In those two sentences, one from the WILL BE GROWING ON CHOSE STREETS in months the old prospectors covered" several new gold it is said all the towns for and have been depopulated. THE BULL BY THE HORNS Sam will get after those spaniens with the big stick he more money to put in his so says a fella out on the ASS THE GRAVY Is are beautiful on a nice the first of the year, but have to pay $5 for parking the ole boat to see the floats a feels like he's stepping out TWEEN TO FIRES inator of the old age pension hold statement that all the both houses who opposed are headed for the political A LOT OF TERRITORY by advocates of its old pension that it would billion dollars a year to measure. It is said this be raised by a 2 cent tax that is bought and sold. WASHED UP the folks at home incline to that since the houselites have their power to the chief execee is nothing more for them they might as well plug the all it a day. PERSATION COLLATERAL he many ciphers tacked onto billion dollars; and if the was to be borrowed maybe lot of the zero marks will need. ABRAHAM Most of the pioneers since the world began have lived and died and left no memory of the deeds. They blazed the trails which those who followed trod to paths, and by the time that these had become macadamized highways it was too late to find the record of him whose ad venturous feet had first passed that way. Edward Everett Hale found himself profoundly moved by his contemplation of the nameless saints whose heroism we have inherited: What was his name? I do not know his name; I only know he heard God's voice and came. No pealing trumpet thunders forth his fame; He lived, he died: I do not know his name. But a few of the heroić adventurers left authentic records that defy the effects of oblivion. Prince of the pioneers is Abraham. He lived, as his ancestors had lived, in the fertile valley of Mesopotamia, a great landowner and shepherd. Lot, his nephew, was also rich. And there was strife between the herdmen of Abram's cattle and the herdmen of Lot's cattle. More pasture was needed for their flocks, and to their neighbors that was a sufficient explanation of their migration; just as many historians regard "economic pressure" as the whole explanation of the journey of the Pilgrim Fathers and of so many other important movements in history. Now the Lord said unto Abram, SAY, WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THAT! A man rises up in the back of the hall and says they ought to make every state put a special tax on automobiles. DAY DREAM If you borrow a lot of money and spend it in order to make yourself rich about all there is left is the mortgage and a headache.