anaheim-gazette 1936-06-11

OLDEST PAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY Anaheim, California, Thursday, June 11, 1936 THE "BONUS" Next week there will be many ex-service men who will collect their long demanded debt from Uncle Sam. The issue which, through the effort of propagandists for those opposing the granting of the funds at this time came to be known as a "bonus" in reality it is but "an adjusted compensation." To explain how it became an adjusted compensation. If you who remember the hectic times during the war, will but think that wages of the average laborer, unskilled at that, were in the neighborhood of $5 per day and for skilled labor industry was paying as high as $12 per day. In the trenches of France were boys who faced the greatest task any man is ever asked to confront, that of dodging bullets and gas. For this nerveracking business he was paid $1 per day. The workman at home put in his 8 hours—at the most—and was then able to follow "his pursuit of happiness" while the man over there didn't dare relax. The so-called "bonus" therefore amounts to this. An increase in pay of $1.25 per day for each day in France, making the "salary" of the boy in khaki $2.25 per day and for the boy who was ready and willing to do his bit but didn't get to France, but who did drill, dig trenches, build cantonments and generally did menial labor as well as stood a 24-hour guard at least every three days he is allowed—with the "bonus"—$2 per day. Not much of a "bonus" when you analyze the issue, is it? However, explanations are a little super- HERE COME THE STRIKES Field labor, that is, work done by men harvesting the several agricultural crops in California, receives higher wages in the state than in any other state in the United States. Further than that, the people aiding in harvest of our citrus crops, make more money than those engaged similarly in other crop harvests, and also enjoy a long working season than those working in other crop harvests in California. Yet the odious information seems thorny that strikes have been called, and are to be called, among the orange pickers, in Orange county, as well as in other parts of the state. Only the other day, in a neighbor Orange county city, two imported cutthroats accosted a group of Orange pickers with ugly, un-American threat that if the picker came to work this week, they would retaliate in the evening to find their homes in ash. In the minds of many good people, question might well and logically rise: "If there, perhaps, some good reason which pels our laborers in the fields to strike?" The reason is best expressed by one of the leaders of this strike-mad, state-ward band of hoodlums. Communicating with friend, after a successful strike was carried through in another part of the state, he served that sufficient 'man-hours' had been lost to the farmer in question, so that a stantial part of the farmer's profits had lapse been lost. And, thus, was his heart filled with joy. The reason strikes occur is found in for each day in France, making the salary of the boy in khaki $2.25 per day and for the boy who was ready and willing to do his bit but didn’t get to France, but who did drill, dig trenches, build cantonments and generally did menial labor as well as stood a 24-hour guard at least every three days he is allowed—with the “bonus”—$2 per day. Not much of a “bonus” when you analyze the issue, is it? However, explanations are a little superfluous at this time. Within a few days now the boys will be getting the balance of their pay earned some 18 years ago—we hope they will not enter upon a spending spree, but will purchase those things which they have needed for years. OUR FEET ON THE GROUND Three years ago, when times began to get better, the “viewers with alarm” and the “prophets of despair” told us it wouldn’t last. Since that time the per capita income in America has risen some $100 annually, and industrial production is back to the level of 1927. One would get the idea from this that the upswing is no more temporary bulge, but is actually sound at the core. And the other day a report came out that pretty well clinches the argument. Real Estate values are going up. Now these seldom move during short-term flurries in the level of economic activity. Yet today in California land values are figured at around six per cent better than at the first of the year, and thirty per cent higher then depression lows. Moreover, the national survey remarks, "given an increase of ten per cent in general business activity, the continuance of easy money and no material change in real estate taxes, it is reasonable to expect further improvement in real estate values." Of course the adoption of any such tax THE FARMER’S CORNER By RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California The current California parade of governmental reforms, cure-alls active action, simplify legislative procedure, etc. The reason is best expressed by one the leaders of this strike-mad, state-wise band of hoodlums. Communicating with friend, after a successful strike was carried through in another part of the state, he served that sufficient ‘man-hours’ had been lost to the farmer in question, so that a stantial part of the farmer’s profits had wise been lost. And, thus, was his heart filled with joy. The reason strikes occur is found in fear under which the workers in the area are bludgeoned into submission — the which is engendered by foreign mongrels on the self-annointed Lenins and Trotzki which our misinformed country suffers remain within its borders. Some of the workers, foreigners themselves, have little sympathy with the American business man. Others among the workers, lean toward radicalism of one kind or another. For the rest, we may well have compulsion. Fear for their loved ones and their longings coerces them, many imes, into mission. But it’s time this yearly recurring problem be dealt with, and dealt with with fidelity. It’s time the house be cleaned of foreign spiders, and our home-grown broods broken. American laborers, with American ideals working in American fields, and under protection of American government should be the picture to replace the trouble, anxiety and loss of money, which this annual eruption strike hazards has been causing. change as the Single Tax to put the entire State tax load on land would complex nullify that promising prediction. But we half a chance, land values will come back something like a normal level. And the best part of it is that this me we're advancing soundly all along the line with our feet on the ground. THE FARMER'S CORNER By RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California The current California parade of governmental reforms, cure-alls and panaceas—one of the natural aftermaths of a period of economic stress and dissatisfaction with the established order—has brought many proposals into public review, some good, some bad, some more visionary than practical. And this much, at least, can be said for all of the proposals—that they serve to stimulate public interest in public affairs, and emphasize that the price of good government is alert, intelligent citizenship! Challenging to rural California, especially, is the attempt to revive interest in the so-called Unicameral legislative system, or One-House Legislature, which would abolish the present "balance of power" between rural and urban districts, and inevitably result in a Legislature dominated by the cities. Although it is improbable that the measure will qualify for a place on the November ballot, sponsors of the proposal, led by Senator Culbert L. Olson of Los Angeles, have asked the Attorney General's Office to prepare a title for an initiative constitutional amendment, embodying the One-House Plan, and there is general discussion of the plan in many sections of the State. The proponents of the plan contend, in its support, that the establishment of a One-House Legislature would prevent deadlocks between houses, speed up legislation, simplify legislative procedure, etc. Superficially considered, the One-House Plan appears attractive, but careful analysis reveals disadvantages which far outweigh its advantages—at least to agriculture and rural California. And any program which would deny the rural areas proper representation in the Legislature would eventually be injurious to the cities as well, for California's great cities—despite their seemingly dissimilar interests—are directly dependent on "the back country" for the raw materials which have made their trade and commerce. At the outset, it should be noted that one of the objectives of sponsors of the plan—the speeding-up of legislative procedure—is unsound and undesirable. Virtually every able student of government today recognizes that the need is for slowing-down legislative processes, rather than speeding up the legislative machinery. With the critical problems now confronting California, and the country at large, there is imperative need for MORE DELIBERATION and less experimentation with ill-considered and hastily-enacted legislation. In a Legislature of two houses, one set up on the basis of area, the other by population (the plan now in effect in California), there is a system of "checks and balances" which, to be sure, slows down legislation, but which has the effect of sifting the way from the chaff. California's biennial output of laws would doubtedly increase tremendously probably double—with a One-House Legislature, but California need is for less legislation better legislation, rather faster and more abundant legislation. Most serious of all is the fact that the One-House Plan will vest control in the cities, at expense of country districts. Cities would have full power determine what taxes rural California should pay; what guards should be given its products; what governmental services it should have, and what obligations it should assume. The "cure" for present legislative ills must come from an avowed and more intelligent intention in government and its problem: the part of the citizens who owe praise to the government, rather than a new legislative framework. More intelligent analysis of issues with a greater recognition than privileges of one group end with the rights of others begin; more frequent and more outspoken statements from constituents; their legislators, and more care selection of legislative timber election time—will go far toward solving the problem. If the proposals now being mitted to California voters require more public thinking on policy issues, they will have served good purpose. California government, in the final analysis, reflect what the voters want; they want it ban enough to be actual partners in government rather than "silent partners!" ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 STRIKES work done by men in national agricultural crops of higher wages in this other state in the Union. the people aiding in the crus crops, make more engaged similarly in our and also enjoy a longer those working in other california. Information seeps through seen called, and are to be orange pickers, in Orange other parts of the state. day, in a neighboring two imported cutthroats Orange pickers with an threat that if the pickers week, they would return and their homes in ashes. many good people, the and logically rise: "Isn't good reason which imthe fields to strike? st expressed by one of strike-mad, state-wide, Communicating with a successful strike was carried part of the state, he obnt 'man-hours' had been question, so that a subfarmer's profits had likethus, was his heart filled they're off! "13 HOURS BY AIR" He's going back again," cried Palmer in the cabin. Stephani, who had recovered consciousness, lost his smile of satisfaction and began to groan. Yeah, I know all that," Jack was arguing with Pete over the radio. "If it looks bad South, I'll come back." He reached for a pad and pencil and started writing down a message for Dr. Evarts. "PATIENT JUST DIED," IT READ. "COMMITTEE WILL MEET YOU IN SAN FRANCISCO. (SIGNED) DR. GULLIVER." For fifteen minutes the plane proceeded smoothly through clear skies until, far to the South, it reached a dip in the mountain range. This is the place," said Jack. "Two or three times before I've sneaked through here when I couldn't make it farther north." Hardly had they entered the pass, however, when a bank of black clouds started pouring into it just ahead of them. No good!" Gordon's voice showed his acute disappointment. "Got to go back." He pulled the plane up to a quick, climbing turn which threw the passengers into confusion. As he completed breaking out on his face, Jack kicked the ship out of its slip and started to step back on the wheel—literally feeling for the ground in the darkness. The plane settled—settled—hit the ground with a gentle bump and a hissing sound as the tires crunched into the snow. It taxied and came to a stop, practically on the edge of the field. Well, m'lad here we are," gasped the pilot, mopping his dripping face and turning off the switches. Wherever 'here' is," sighed Freddy. Aw, this isn't bad." Jack peered through the window. "We can get out of here when the storm blows over." Yeah—three months from now—on snow shoes." was the glum reply. "But Boy, howdy! I gotta hand it to you—you sure put her down!" The two pilots entered the cabin to find the passengers sitting in ominous silence. They were just recovering from a bad fright, except Stephani, who grinned in triumph. Thanks for saving me a lot of talk fast. You're a Fed ployee—so am I." He tilted small leather case and opened, not noticing that who was watching from in the plane, seemed nearly interested in what doing. (To be concluded) Mr. Editor: Only a short time unday, that act of faith shows every American proud for these men. How we will use that money for ourselves and loved ones, how we hope they will John Barleycorn down they forget this dear one of the man who trains with corn is loaded down with today he's seedy and for be the same tomorrow. no sympathy for him, great his troubles; his name his eyes are dim, from It serious of all is the fact the One-House Plan would control in the cities, at the house of country districts. The would have full power to mine what taxes rural Californians should pay; what safes should be given its farm acts; what governmental services it should have, and what regulations it should assume. "cure" for present legislatures must come from an awakening and more intelligent interest government and its problems on part of the citizens who commit the government, rather than new legislative framework. Intelligent analysis of issues, a greater recognition that the pages of one group end where rights of others begin; more intent and more outspoken elements from constituents to legislators, and more careful notion of legislative timber—at once time—will go far toward the problem. The proposals now being submitted to California voters make more public thinking on public policy, they will have served a purpose. California governors in the final analysis, will tell what the voters want—if want it ban enough to become partners in government, or than "silent partners!"" This is the place, said Jack. "Two or three times before I've sneaked through here when I couldn't make it farther north." Hardly had they entered the pass, however, when a bank of black clouds started pouring into it just ahead of them. "No good!" Gordon's voice showed his acute disappointment. "Got to go back." He pulled the plane up to a quick, climbing turn which threw the passengers into confusion. As he completed the maneuver inky clouds spurted into the eatsern end of the valley. "Too late, Freddy," gritted the pilot. "We're caught dead to rights." "We're sitting down," said Jack a monument later as the clouds in and snow and sleet began to hammer on the windshield. "Where?" "That field to the left." He pushed the stick forward sharply. "That's no field. That's a bathmat." "Well, it's gonna be a field from now on ... Tell 'em we're landing." As Freddy crawled into the cabin, Gordon switched on the radio once more and announced, in clipped tones. "Gordon to Salt Lake. Mayday ... Mayday. Landing strange field. Exact position unknown. Details later." The air was full of swirling snow as the plane tipped forward and nosed down. Then it half-circled the field and turned into the wind for a landing. Finally Jack cut off the throttles. As he did so a Klaxon went off with a deafening roar and two red lights on the instrument board flashed on. "The wheels," yelled Freddy. "We forgot to lower them." He tugged at a lever. The noise died away and the lights went out as the retractable landing gear dropped down. The plane side-slipped over trees surrounding the field as the passengers screamed. Sweat over." "Yeah—three months from now—on snow shoes." was the glum reply. "But Boy, howdy! I gotta hand it to you—you sure put her down!" The two pilots entered the cabin to find the passengers sitting in ominous silence. They were just recovering from a bad fright, except Stephani, who grinned in triumph. "Thanks for saving me a lot of money," he said quietly to Jack. "Everything's all right folks," said the other cheerfully. "The weather closed in on us and I thought it best to land and wait for it to clear.." "I suppose you had to land." Felice commented bitterly. "You don't think I'd have plopped down in this cow corral unless I had to, do you?" "Not even for five thousand dollars?" she demanded, thrusting out her pretty chin. "You go take a running jump in the lake, sister," he answered savagely. Then, to Freddy: "Let's see what it looks like outside. Ann, have you got any groceries?" "Plenty of tea and coffee and some stuff for sandwiches, that's all." "Go easy—we may need 'em. Better close the ventilators and pass out blankets. Looks like we're in for a long winter evening." He opened the door and climbed out with Freddy. Evarts looked sharply at Palmer, then came to a sudden decision and also went out. "This don't look so hot." remarked Freddy as he and Gordon scuffed through the snow and otherwise studied the lay of the land. "It's a cinch we won't get sunburned," the other agreed. "But we can get out of here—in the morning if it clears." "I'd like a word with you," every American proud for these men. How we will use that money for ourselves and loved ones. how we hope they will John Barleycorn down they forget this dear owl the man who trains with corn is loaded down today he's seedy and for be the same tomorrow. no sympathy for him, great his troubles; his name his eyes are dim, from stuff that bubbles. He r misfortunes job, but little shoes it; he is the last job, he is the first to lose sober boys save up their money in a jar While Boozer, with his lamps, is cringing to keep. His head is full ofaches, his thirst dem ocean, and when he dreams of snakes that re- here to Goshen. He has for wholesome grub, their warms and tickles; their stand around a tub and slaw and pickles. He has other red-nosed guys at a flag on bliss is, and all and wholesome joys their boozer misses. An arn ingleook, the fires isfaction, a quiet evening book for him have no A place among the guzzl- to him is bliss and boo- finally a pauper's shi plantied by the county. No one on earth knows about the sorrow of war boys who were there and home, saying nothing to mothers whose boys need back. Can you imagine I recall the men's mem- men so I want to recall J to Old John Barleycorn dirty cuss. Keep your m spend it honorably—for and loved ones. —MRS. CHAS. 1 THEODORE B. KUCHEL MRS. HENRY KUCHEL Editors and Publishers THOS. H. KUCHEL Legion Women Organize Here In March, 1921 Unit No. 72, American Legion Auxiliary, was organized March 31, 1921. The organization was then known as the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Mrs. Carol Marks, state president, and Mrs. William Crissman state sergeant-at-arms, were present at the first meeting and explained the work of the auxiliary to the new unit. Mrs. H. D. Akerman was installed as the first president. Other officers elected and installed at that time were Mrs. H. E. Carter, vice-president; Mrs. William P. Webb, Jr., secretary, and Mrs. H. C. Sampson, treasurer. About 35 women were present and repeated the obligation. The early meetings of the organization were held in Pressel hall. At first the units gave assistance to the ex-service men in the Crocker St. Hospital. Since that time the work of the Anaheim group has been with Camp Kearney and the veterans hospitals at San Fernando and Sawtelle and with the families of veterans. The first money making project of the Anaheim unit was a booth at the Valencia Orange show. The booth was donated to the auxiliary by Leslie Wilson. Since that time money has been raised by dances bazaars, dinners, card parties and food sales. Republican candidate for the Assembly who was the featured speaker at the meeting of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce Meeting last Tuesday noon. Kuchel spoke on American principles. He was introduced by H. H. Hale, president of the commerce body of the neighboring city. Legion Auxiliary Plans Functions for Coming Weeks There are many activities on Legion Auxiliary Plans Functions for Coming Weeks There are many activities on the business and social calendar of the American Legion Auxiliary these months. Regular monthly visit to Sawtelle hospital was made by President Yuarda Akerman and Mrs. Dennie Black Friday. Besides the usual packages of magazines and cigarettes the Auxiliary women sent 45 place favors to brighten the trays. These favors were of the humorous style, miniature clowns, and were made by the Auxiliary members. They also included silk pieces from which the men make hook rugs as a means of passing the time and helping a bit on the funds. At the present time there are 35 patients in the ward sponsored by the local auxiliary. Another good time is promised the members of the Legion and the Auxiliary this coming week end at Balboa. The annual Pilgrimage, usually held at Catalina by the 19th District, will be staged at Balboa Saturday and Sunday for both the 19th and 21st district members. A grand ball will open the festivities Saturday evening at the Rendevous while King Neptune's Court and a bathing beauty contest will be high lights of Sunday afternoon's entertainment, at Washington street pier. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Akerman, and guests from Ontario, are planning to attend, making their headquarters at their Beach home. With other patriotic organizations of the city, members of the American Legion Auxiliary will participate in the Flag Day exercises at the Elks clubhouse Monday evening. The regular meeting of the Unit for that date has been postponed. At the last meeting the nominating committee, consisting of Mrs. Florence Smith, chairman; Mrs. Josephine Fulfer, Mrs. Betty Liebhart, Mrs. Audrey Starr and Mrs. Jean Gaddis, named the tentative list of new officers. Official election will be held the first meeting in July. On the proposed Crocker St. Hospital. Since that time the work of the Anaheim group has been with Camp Kearney and the veterans hospitals at San Fernando and Sawtelle and with the families of veterans. The first money making project of the Anaheim unit was a booth at the Valencia Orange show. The booth was donated to the auxiliary by Leslie Wilson. Since that time money has been raised by dances bazaars, dinners, card parties and food sales. On July 5, 1921, a sum of $200 was set aside for a Legion clubhouse. Later in the year $100 was added to the fund. The real purpose of the auxiliary is to help care for the disabled veterans, to assist in the care of now compensated veterans' families, to help instill the ideals of true Americanism in the younger generation and to be a credit to the community in which the members live. The membership of the Anaheim unit grew to more than 100 women. During the depression years, however, the membership list declined slightly until now there are approximately 70 members. Officers during the past year were Yuarda Akerman, president; Betty Liebhart, vice-president; Dennie Black, second vice-president; Edna Elliott, secretary; Helen Betzsold, treasurer; Harriett Boyd, chaplain; Josephine Fulfer, musician; Audrey Starr, sergeant-at-arms; Emma Johnson, marshall, and Orilla Bigelow, historian. The executive committee was composed of Margaret Boysen, Mabel Masterson, Agnes Hund and Florence Smith. Mrs. H. Burden Reelected Head of D. of A. R. With the recent election of officers, Daughters of American Revolution have recessed until the new term opens in the fall. Mrs. Harry Burden was re-elected to the position of regent, with Mrs. David Toms to serve as vice-regent; Mrs. Ruth Rust, recording secretary; Miss Grace Bailey, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John F. Ritchie, treasurer; Mrs. Ernst Borchert, registrar; Mrs. Estella every American proud and glad for these men. How we hope they will use that money for themselves and loved ones. And, Oh, how we hope they will turn Old John Barleycorn down flat. Lest they forget this dear old saying, the man who trains with Barleycorn is loaded down with sorrow; today he's seedy and forlorn, he'll be the same tomorrow. There is no sympathy for him, however great his troubles; his nose is red, his eyes are dim, from drinking stuff that bubbles. He may of his misfortunes sob, but little boots or shoes it; he is the last to get a job, he is the first to lose it. The sober boys save up the stamps, their money in a jar to keep. While Boozer, with his bloodshot lamps, is cringing to the barkeep. His head is full of racking aches, his thirst demands an ocean, and when he sleeps he dreams of snakes that reach from here to Goshen. He has no use for wholesome grub, the kind that warms and tickles; he'd rather stand around a tub and reach for slaw and pickles. He loafs with other red-nosed guys and thinks a flag on bliss is, and all the sane and wholesome joys the poor old boozer misses. An armchair in the inglenook, the fireside's satisfaction, a quiet evening with a book for him have no attraction. A place among the guzzling crowd to him is bliss and bounty; and finally a pauper's shroud and planted by the county. No one on earth knows more about the sorrow of war than the boys who were there and got back home, saying nothing about the mothers whose boys never came back. Can you imagine them, so I recall the men's memory—they are boys no longer. They are men so I want to recall your mind to Old John Barleycorn. He is a dirty cuss. Keep your money and spend it honorably—for yourself and loved ones. —MRS. CHAS. HABER. With THE LIPS YOU SMILE—WITH THE SAME LIPS YOU CRY Dictator Mussolini gleefully proclaimed to the world that the war in Ethiopia was over and that he won. He rained bombs and posion gas from the air upon those poor defensless people and wantonly slaughtered thousands even when they were kneeling in prayer. He seems happy over the hollow-victory. But it lost his government millions of dollars and thousands of lives with many troubles and with heartaches yet to come. STRAW SHOW WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS Every day in every way it looks like the people have stolen the show in coming out so strong for the Grass Root governor, before the wheel horses, could talk things over in the convention. With the recent election of officers, Daughters of American Revolution have recessed until the new term opens in the fall. Mrs. Harry Burden was re-elected to the position of regent, with Mrs. David Toms to serve as vice-regent; Mrs. Ruth Rust, recording secretary; Miss Grace Bailey, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John F. Ritchie, treasurer; Mrs. Ernst Borchert, registrar; Mrs. Estella Hapgood, historian; Mrs. Eunice Sheridan, chaplain; Mrs. W. M. Chambers and Mrs. Toms, directors. Installation of officers will be held September 18th, which will be the first regular meeting of the organization for the fall term. Mrs. Burden announces that the Pioneer House, on North West street, will be closed for the summer except by appointment. Anyone wishing the use of the house during this time may contact Mrs. Burden of Mrs. Borchert who is the house director. Potluck Dinner Planned by VFW Auxiliary Here Auxiliary of the Anaheim Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a potluck dinner June 18 at 6:30 o'clock at the Knights of Pythias hall, it was announced today. Initiation ceremonies will follow the dinner. The committee in charge includes Mrs. Sallye Clarke, chairman, Mrs. Lillian Martens, Mrs. Opal Walters, Mrs. Margaret Householder and Mrs. Irene Gregg. Mrs. Martens is president of the auxiliary.