anaheim-gazette 1935-11-21

ANAHEIM GAZETTE MRS. HENRY KUCHEL THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers ESTABLISHED 1870 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPT PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California Postoffice as second-class matter. WHAT WE NEED Says the Syracuse Post-Standard: "The Government will not put men back to work. "Industry and business will not put men back to work. "The taxpayer is the one who will, finally, overcome unemployment. "The taxpayer is the man who buys goods. He has an income, as his taxpaying shows. When he spends more money for goods, he will put more men to work. "All of this public spending of money has not returned men to jobs. As many men are out of work today as there were without employment a year ago or two years ago. It shows that taking money from taxpayers does not pay. Substitute private for public spending. "The fact that men are not going back to work as rapidly as they should is evidence enough that something is radically wrong. Why not recognize the truth and set off on a new and better course? Practice thrift and more thrift in government, give the taxpayer a little relief and he will begin to buy more goods. And more buying will solve the problem." More and more it comes to be realized that the taxpayer of the United States is the real forgotten man. Money is being spent on every hand to "prime the pump" and yet the pump refused to be primed if we are be guided in our judgment by the number of the unemployed and the number of persons who are on relief. The fact is, as the Post-Standard has pointed out, that it is up to private industry to restore the country to normal, and this can only be done if the taxpayer has enough money to purchase the produce of private business. Public con- More and more it comes to be realized that the taxpayer of the United States is the real forgotten man. Money is being spent on every hand to "prime the pump" and yet the pump refused to be primed if we are be guided in our judgment by the number of the unemployed and the number of persons who are on relief. The fact is, as the Post-Standard has pointed out, that it is up to private industry to restore the country to normal, and this can only be done if the taxpayer has enough money to purchase the produce of private business. Public construction may be necessary for a time as a stop-gap, but even at best it is an unsatisfactory remedy. Sooner or later, it is recognized by all economists, it is up to private industry to carry the burden of business revival. The more public money is spent to try to create employment, the more burden there is for the taxpayers to shoulder, and it is, after all, the consumer who must restore normalcy in this country. But the effects of tremendous federal spending and unbalanced budgets cannot be counted entirely in dollars. We have been told time and again that what this country needs is restoration of confidence that our so-called heavy industries can go ahead. Until these industries really pick up there can be no permanent improvement in the country at large. Uncreate lack of confidence. Until we do get confidence there will be no prosperity. Curtailment of expenditure and balanced budgets are necessary. When these things are effected there will be a chance for tax reduction and then business can go ahead with some confidence. Unfortunately the goal does not seem to be immediately in sight. MR. BALDWIN'S INVITATION Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, of Great Britain, in a speech to the International Peace Society, according to cable dispatches, again expressed the wish that Uncle Sam were in the League of Nations. "I wish they were in it—I hope before long they will be in it," Mr. Baldwin is quoted as saying. In the present state of garbled affairs in Europe it might be inferred that the Prime Minister was expressing this vain hope for the reason that misery loves company. But giving him the benefit of the doubt on the question, some of his other statements are subject to analysis. Speaking of the policy of what he called "splendid isolation," Mr. Baldwin asked, "Why is it more splendid to be by yourself than with others?" Mr. Baldwin ought to know the answer to this one. It might depend on who the others were and what they were doing. Even if it is not splendid to be alone it is often safer and more comfortable. We are still suffering from the effects of a depression brought on by the fact that back in 1917 we thought it would be a real splendid thing to send billions in money and millions of boys across the briny Atlantic. "Let us keep our feet out of these adjectival enticements and walk in the way of truth unwarnished," Mr. Baldwin is quoted as stating. This would be an excellent thing for the nations now leading the policies of the League to do. Varnish is used pretty thick by European diplomats sometimes, often so thick that we can smell it on this side of the Atlantic. Turning the spotlight on New York racketeers who have preyed on fruit and vegetable growers and other farmers by levying factional charges against products shipped to the Eastern market, the California Fruit Growers Association and Farmers Convention, which will be held at Sacramento, Dec. 4 will probably demand that the federal government intervene in stamp out the trucking rackets. The expose of the New York produce racket, which has plummeted farmers of millions of dollars with California and other Western growers as easy victims because their great distance from markets is expected to result in demand on both New York city officials and federal authorities to proceed against racketeers with indictments and prosecutions. Charles S. Brooks, of Salina secretary of the Grower Shippper Vegetable Association of California, who has investigated the racket, will report his findings about the farm convention and open up discussion of steps to be taken freeing California farmers of paying further tribute to the racketeers. According to the inquiries conducted by California farm organization representatives, the racketeers are in charge of New York trucking combines which have seized complete control of handling of California fresh produce commodities and, /in fact practically all commodities arriving in New York, whether by racket, or truck. to be alone it is often safer and more comfortable. We are still suffering from the effects of a depression brought on by the fact that back in 1917 we thought it would be a real splendid thing to send billions in money and millions of boys across the briny Atlantic. "Let us keep our feet out of these adjectival enticements and walk in the way of truth unvarnished," Mr. Baldwin is quoted as stating. This would be an excellent thing for the nations now leading the policies of the League to do. Varnish is used pretty thick by European diplomats sometimes, often so thick that we can smell it on this side of the Atlantic. We have a recollection that a few years ago the Japanese did things with the province of Manchuria in China and that Great Britain and France overlooked the fact that sanctions might be needed, and the League subsided. But Great Britain and France had no interests at stake that were worth quarreling about with a first class power. Now the case with Great Britain is different. Italian invasion of Ethiopia means danger to the water supply of the Nile and the British route to India. Therefore, the League must act and we ought to be there to help. France, that stalwart defender of the League's honor still doesn't see where her interests are affected and is perfectly willing to let Mussolini have as much of Ethiopia as he wants, in spite of the fact that the latter country is a League member. But if French interests were in danger somewhere—well that would be different. The League would have to act and Uncle Sam would be implored to "come across." Perhaps by that time again Mr. Baldwin wouldn't be so determined to uphold the hands of the League as he is today. Surely the diplomats at Geneva ought to walk in the paths of truth unvarnished—but varnishing is the best thing they do. "We cannot bolt ourselves in an armed citadel and survive," Mr. Baldwin is quoted as saying. That is undeniably true as far as Great Britain is concerned. But why pick on us? Perhaps it wouldn't be comfortable for Uncle Sam to live bolted in an armed citadel—but it does seem comfortably pleasant to sit on the peaceful side of a 3,000-mile ocean. A writer on our insular affairs reminds us that the Philippine Islands cost Uncle Sam twenty million dollars. Well, that's nothing. It costs the government nearly that much now to keep the grass cut and the trees trimmed in Central Park. It is said that the earthquake in Washington, D.C., recently was caused by the vibration of the adding machines of the government clerks who were busy figuring out the latest peak of the national debt. According to the inquiries conducted by California farm organization representatives, the raccoons are in charge of New York trucking combines which have seized complete control of the handling of California fresh produce commodities and, /in fact practically all commodities arriving in New York, whether by rail or truck. The direct action by the commission against any firm or organization who refuses to pay has virtually eliminated opposition, the investigators learned, and appeals to the New York police brought in relief. Mayor LaGuardia, however, recently has taken cognizance of the situation and named a fact-finding commission to inquire into it. The racket is carried on by means of "charger" for mythical hauls. The current rate of uptake for example, is 15 cents per crate on lettuce and carrots and 7 cents per crate on cauliflowers and tomatoes. And the net result that shippers must stand the expense of unnecessary or faulty hauds averaging from $25 to $45 per car. Explaining the operation of the racket, all these terms and vegetable tables are at well known levels on New York City, the railroad yards of Jersey City, or the New York Central yards, and delivery is taken there by the wholesale or retail buyer and hauler directly to his place of business. In some instances, goods are sold at the cars and delivery takes there by the receivers' customers. But regardless of the method of sale, or delivery, the illegal trucking combine demands its toll for handling the goods. In some cases, the trucks of the combine actually insist on hauling the goods at the end of the dock, where they are transferred to the buyer. SCHOOL DAYS By DWIG WHAT? TRADE YOU THIS ALL FOR THAT OL' KITE? DAY! WHAT YOU TAKE FOR? THIS IS THE BEST I EVER HAD! SEHUJIME CEDAR, IS IS! RAZOR EDGED— THA SAND PAPER— BOB HAMILTON DE IT. IT'S TOO FLUMSY— LEMME HEART OF IT The Letter to Editor of Anaheim, California, Dear Sir: Having been responsive most of the organization's opposition in Northern County to the Water Board held last month and observed frantic efforts of our supervisors to find safe loophole, which would allow to call another election ately instead of complete the law and waiting the six months, I feel justified questing you to publish as I believe my opinion matter coincide with that a great many other people assisted me and who will assist me again if necessary. In order to be as briskible, I am not going to the claims of either the Union Water Company, Irvine Ranch as they are more capable of expressing opinions themselves than I believe it sufficient to heartily agree with many facts presented by Mr. W. Mr. Browning on the matter further that if Mr. Irvine financial assistance to pay off to defeat these bounties alleged he did, the Orange County should w medal for his action! Anyone who has the welfare of Orange county years at heart will some action must be replenish our underground basin in the near future. THE FARMER'S CORNER By RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. The spotlight on New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Expose of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Exposure of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Exposure of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. Exposure of the New York racketeers who have preyed on vegetable growers and farmers by levying fake charges against produce to the Eastern markets, California Fruit Growers and Convention, which will meet Sacramento, Dec. 4-6, probably demand that the government intervene to put the trucking racket in. OBSERVATIONS NO USE TO WALK THROUGH FIRE IF YOU CAN GO AROUND IT The impression prevails that the president forbid all Americans They tell me that Harry Campbell called out his ambulance last Thursday night... but alas and alack the "injured" man demanded the return of his watch... yep he got fighting mad when they tried to put him aboard the traveling hospital and now they're all wonderin' "how come" etc... ask John Morgan if he knows anything about the deal... Leo Friis disclaims any knowledge of anyone getting hurt or fainting or something. Anyway, they say it was a lot of fun even if it did nearly end up in a "buggy" ride at the expense of Harry Campbell. What's this all about? Ask any Elk. Ed Frazee's dog house may have an occupant yet. Ed heard from a man who raises wire haired fox terriers in town and the matter was explained in detail as to how he could "keep out of the dog house" but Ed says, "Ah what the heck, I'm in it so little that I should take another mouth to feed." (Jim Kilduff of the butcher shop says that's a heck of a way and here he's been saying all the soup bones for Ed's dog house). Ed retaliated with a bunch of onions, Mr. Browning on the next further than if Mr. Irving financial assistance to pay to defeat these bids is alleged he did; the Orange County should wear medal for his action! Anyone who has these welfare of Orange county久时年 at heart will some action must be replenish our underground basin in the near future:ibility of disastrous warrants some preventaures being taken, how damage in past years has grossly exaggerated both of lives and property day it is difficult to arrive at conclusion on this engineer's opinion may wrong as no man has able to predict the rain period of years and never will. However, there are which are easily under any voter and which given careful consideration average citizen is vitally ed in a correct answer to of questions such as: 1. County actually in floods? 2. How long present underground waist last? 3. What is meant cal dams? 4. Would Anees do the job. 5. Have projects in other local assured a Federal grant percentage of cost and if 6. What is the difference a WPA project and a project? 7. Which is the Orange County? These and many more are puzzling many people would like to go to their express themselves after eration of these facts much as it appears we w do this again, I am go tempt to answer some questions for those who ested. The answer to num would be: Your guess is mine. We have had no 20 years and may not for another 20 years. Question number t matter that can probable swered by our water engineers so I will leave to them. To my opinion, question three, is really the "microcoanut". It is a matt NO USE TO WALK THROUGH FIRE IF YOU CAN GO AROUND IT The impression prevails that the president forbid all Americans from taking transportation upon vessels flying the Italian flag. Fact is only, the warning has been given that Americans do so at their own risk. KEEP HOME FIRES BURNING A piece in the paper says a congressman in a downeast state gets a salary of $10,000 a year, has a secretary who gets $275 a month, and its alleged has three sons and a nephew who have nice positions in various branches of the government family tree. TAKEN TO THE CLEANERS One coercive financial expert, in commenting on this government going into a conference with the smart diplomats of Europe, to endorse the Old Age Pension plan. He replied that congressmen usually are born with a silver spoon in their mouths and they don't know what it is to be hungry. SITTING PRETTY A local speaker at a Townsend club meeting was asked why the last congress made no move to endorse the Old Age Pension plan. He replied that congressmen usually are born with a silver spoon in their mouths and they don't know what it is to be hungry. TAIL WAGGING THE DOG The report now comes that Federal spending for public works must stop and a warning is given an occupant yet. Ed heard from a man who raises wire haired fox terriers in town and the matter was explained in detail as to how he could "keep out of the dog house" but Ed says, "Ah what the heck, I'm in it so little that I should take another mouth to feed. (Jim Kliduff of the butcher shop says that's a heck of a way and here he's been saying all the soup bones for Ed's dog house). Ed retaliated with a bunch of onions, and . . . a bronx cheer. And did you see Jim Bouldin with his admiral's suit all pressed up Tuesday morning. He says there wasn't gonna be any parade but he had to drag'it out and shake off the moths . . . or something. (Personally I think he was just putting a few sergeants in their places on the force . . . you know the display of gold braid kinda get's 'em down. Wondered where all the cops were hiding out these chilly nights. Found out that once every two weeks on a Monday night you'll find one (or plenty more) in the Legion hall kitchen. Yep the whole force showed up for sandwiches and. Lager last Monday night . . . even Teed. Once again the city is going to save some money on street corner lighting. Teed Wilder is again on night duty and his luminous lemonzine is once more gracing the side of the city hall. We all have to admit that at last it lends color to the police department. Heard a young lady say that "Steve" Stephenson was too good looking to be a cop . . . Whaddayu think girls? Or don't you? private industry must take up the burden of continuing the drive to prosperity. The government has piled up a colossal debt and now wants the individuals to put their shoulders the wheel to prop it up. The answer to numb would be: Your guess is mine. We have had not 20 years and may not for another 20 years. Question number three, is really the "more cocoanut". It is a matter mon knowledge that the grees appropriated $4,849 for the construction of public government, to many of the unemployed sible. However, any Democrat knows this matter be spent in localities when do the most good in getting for the present administration November, 1936. Consequently all right to where and what this means to be spent for, leaving entirely in the hands of public dent and his political Orange County has known as a staunch County and therefore a great monies MUST be in order to get more votes out of Orange County do they care as to the demersits of the project being to lay out a big some kind and it is fortunate that our Flooring project should have political football in this Further proof of corroboration this analysis is shown by that it was turned over instead of PWA. Under WFA, all superintendent and administra-tions would be filled by of supervisors and would give these gentlemen an chance to build up a sturc cal machine for their po-when they come up for rall All labor would be taken relief rolls and prefer doubt would be given to 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, Anaheim, January 21, 1882. The Board of Directors of the Anaheim Water Company met in regular weekly session. Present all except Dreyfus. The Vice-President, Mr. Hartung, presided. The minutes of the meeting held on January 7th and of the meeting held on January 14th were read and approved. A bid was received from H. Knapke offering his services as Zanjero for the year ending February 1883 for $72.00 per month. The bid was rejected and the secretary instructed to give notice that the bids for the position of Zanjero would be received up to January 28, 1882 at 3 o'clock p.m. The petition of T. Carroll for a bridge was rejected. A communication from W. M. McFadden, secretary of the Cajon Irrigation Company, was read. The substance of said communication was that this Co., having abandoned the Cajon Ditch, the Cajon Company would maintain it and charge this company with one-half of the cost of such maintenance. On motion of Mr. Barr, seconded by Mr. Korn, the Secretary was instructed to serve upon the President and Secretary of the Cajon Irrigation Company, a notice acknowledging the receipt of their resolutions as above and to say that the Anaheim Water Com- of the Cajon Irrigation company to proceed in the manner indicated in said resolutions; nor do they recognize the right of the Cajon Irrigation Company to make any charge of any kind against the Anaheim Water Company or impose any obligation on said Anaheim Water Company; or that the said Cajon Irrigation Company can bind the Anaheim Water Company by any act or proceeding whatever. The motion to adopt the above notice was carried unanimously. The application of K. Luedke to take up 13 of the 15 shares returned by him was rejected. Warrants were ordered drawn in payment of the following bills: C. A. D. Hall, Bill 191, $22.50; C. Liau, Bill 192, $1.20; A. Smith & Co., bill 193, $235.35; Various Workmen, bill 194, $3.05; Time checks, 109, 149, 150, $3.00; A. Novarro, bill 195, $4.20; J. P. Zeyn, bill 196, $163.50; E. Barr, bill 197, $4.50; F. A. Korn, bill 198, $6.00; G. W. Rogers, bill 199, $8.25; L. F. Lewis, bill 200, $46.00; H. Knapke, bill 201, $39.10; Total, $571.65. The receipts of the meeting were: On account of 17th assessment, $1648.00; on account of back assessments, $50.00; certificate, $.50; Sale of water, $79.00; total, $1777.50; which amount was paid over to the Treasurer at the close of the meeting. Adjourned. Mr. Browning on the matter and further that if Mr. Irvine lent the financial assistance to the campaign to defeat these bonds as it is alleged he did, the people of Orange County should vote him a medal for his action. Anyone who has the good and welfare of Orange county in future years at heart will agree that some action must be taken to replenish our underground water basin in the near future. The possibility of disastrous floods also warrants some preventative measures being taken, however, flood damage in past years has been so grossly exaggerated both as to loss of lives and property damage, that it is difficult to arrive at a definite conclusion on this point. Any engineer's opinion may be right or wrong as no man has yet been able to predict the rainfall over a period of years and probably never will. However, there are some facts which are easily understood by any voter and which should be given careful consideration. The average citizen is vitally interested in a correct answer to a number of questions such as: 1. Is Orange County actually in danger of floods? 2. How long will our present underground water supply last? 3. What is meant by political dams? 4. Would Army Engineers do the job. 5. Have similar projects in other localities been assured a Federal grant of higher percentage of cost and if so, why? 6. What is the difference between a WPA project and a PWA project? 7. Which is the best for Orange County? These and many more questions are puzzling many people who would like to go to the polls and express themselves after consideration of these facts and in as much as it appears we will have to do this again, I am going to attempt to answer some of these questions for those who are interested. The answer to number one would be: Your guess is as good as mine. We have had no floods for 20 years and may not have any for another 20 years. Question number two is a matter that can probably be answered by our water company engineers so I will leave that one to them. To my opinion, question number three, is really the "meat of the cocoanut". It is a matter of comdemocrats and those who could be converted into such by a job. Any mechanic or laborer desiring work on the project, would have to go on relief to get it unless he were fortunate enough to be hired as a foreman or superintendent. The absolute control of jobs is apparent, on this type of project, and the reason for placing this project under WPA is obvious. Had the construction of the project been proposed under PWA, an entirely different setup would have been possible. Very little control, if any, over giving out jobs, would be possible and the proponents evidently hope the voters would not know the difference. The smoke screen of "Army Engineers will do the job" was supposed to cover this up so Mr. Voter could not see the "nigger in the woodpile." One has only to compare the government work on our harbor and the workmanlike manner it has been carried along with the long drawn out dilly dally methods used in the early part of the Anaheim High School construction, in order to see the difference between the two types of projects. Can we trust the construction of such an important project in our county to an agency that does not have available the labor to complete it. Would not the possibility of floods with a number of partially completed dams in the county be a greater hazard than no dams at all? I believe they would. Getting back to the subject of PWA construction: On this type of job, politics are practically eliminated, a workman does not have to go on relief to get a job, the prevailing wage scale is paid instead of relief wages and workers make enough to have a few dollars to spend for clothes, etc., instead of putting it all in rent, groceries and light. This makes a far more equitable distribution of the employed in the county would be given work; from what source is the fariner and grower to obtain labor to harvest and work his crops? Will he have to compete with the relief authorities and pay more than the usual 50c per hour in order to get his men or do you think this worker is going to voluntarily quite his 50c an hour job and go to work in the fields for 25c per hour? Better think it over, Mr. Farmer! It is indeed strange that a smaller, similar project in the San Bernardino mountains has been assumed of an 80% grant instead of 45% offered Orange County. Perhaps there are enough "high powered" democrats in San Bernardino so that so much money isn't needed up there. This doesn't speak very well for the ability of some of our democratic leaders in Orange County. I don't believe many ranchers and growers however worried they may be have become as a result of the large doses of scare-need propapanda during the last election, will look at their increased tax bills and the wind damage to their groves and then go out and vote any more taxes on themselves. In view of these facts, I am of the opinion that a board of supervisors who will deliberately at this time, put the county to the expense of another election on this matter should be removed from office by the voters at the first opportunity, in fact, it might not be a bad idea, if we are to have another election, to have a recall at the same time. Federal grants and loans are not going to stop overnight. Any worthwhile project has for many years past been able to get federal assistance and no doubt will be able to get it for some years to come. My advice to the many friends The answer to number one would be: Your guess is as good as mine. We have had no floods for 20 years and may not have any for another 20 years. Question number two is a matter that can probably be answered by our water company engineers so I will leave that one to them. To my opinion, question number three, is really the "meat of the cocoanut". It is a matter of common knowledge that the last congress appropriated $4,800,000,000 for the construction of projects, by the government, to employ as many of the unemployed as possible. However, any informed Democrat knows this money is to be spent in localities where it will do the most good in getting votes for the present administration in November, 1936. Congress re-linquished all right to resignate where and what this money was to be spent for, leaving the matter entirely in the hands of the President and his political henchmen, Orange County has long been known as a staunch Republican County and therefore a good bit of these monies MUST be spent here in order to get more Democratic votes out of Orange County. Little do they care as to the merits or demerits of the project, the idea being to lay out a big project of some kind and it is indeed unfortunate that our Flood Control project should have become a political football in this manner. Further proof of correctness in this analysis is shown by the fact that it was turned over to WPA instead of PWA. Under WFA, all superintendents, foremen and administrative positions would be filled by the board of supervisors and would no doubt give these gentlemen an excellent chance to build up a strong political machine for their personal use when they come up for re-election. All labor would be taken from the relief rolls and preference no doubt would be given to deservingGetting back to the subject of PWA construction: On this type of job, politics are practically eliminated, a workman does not have it go on relief to get a job, the prevailing wage scale is paid instead of relief wages and workers make enough to have a few dollars to spend for clothes, etc., instead of putting it all in rent, groceries and light. This makes a far more equitable distribution of the money spent in the county. Labor, should insist on this type of construction when the project goes ahead. For both types of construction, the Army Engineers would act merely as inspectors on the job with about as much control as a building inspector would have were one building a house. They would not hire any of the men used nor would they have anything to say as to anybody's qualifications for the job. They would not be in charge of construction as has been inferred by the proponents of this measure or either type of project. If the project should go ahead under WPA even an Army engineer could not make a skilled workman out of unskilled labor which is what 90% of WPA workmen are in Orange County. Skilled workmen would be required in considerable numbers. Carpenters to build the forms for the cores of the earthfill dams, truck drivers, tractor drivers, steam shovel and dragline operators, cement mixers, operators etc., etc., all classified as skilled labor. Those familiar with the uenemployment facts in Orange County know that the majority of the unemployed are Mexican agricultural workers who in the past migrated from one section of the southwest to another as crops needed them. This, they have stopped doing as it is as easy to go on relief in one place as another so why move? Assuming the proponents claims that all of the ur-dams at all? I believe they would going to stop overnight. Any worthwhile project has for many years past been able to get federal assistance and no doubt will be able to get it for some years to come. My advice to the many friends who assisted me at the last campaign is to again defeat this project if it is brought up again in the present form. Personally, regardless of what Mr. Irvine or anyone else does, I am going to work against this issue as long as it remains under the politically controlled WPA. Sincerely Yours, G. TED MASTERSON, 205 No. Clementine St., Anaheim, California. HIGH STAKE GAMES N OPERATION When whip sockets were still in rogue and they didn't have laws to stop you for doing this or that or what ails you, there were men here who would pursue the fickle goddess of chance. There used to be a man who was a square shooter who kept a place on the southeast corner of Center and Los Angeles streets where he would serve you a mint julip, a martini, or you could take it straight, and besides there was a room where a poker game was within easy made the place their headquarters when in town, and to see several men around the green cloth with twenty-dollar gold pieces stacked up before them was a common sight. Those men used silver dollars for openers, and the ceiling was the limit. Money changed hands swiftly, and in those days there was plenty of it. Should a player drop his wad, he would retire peacefully, go out and make another raise and come back when the spirit of luck wooed him.