anaheim-gazette 1937-01-21

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 Orange County’s Oldest Newspaper HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited by the same family since 1875. Published every Thursday at 259 East Center Street, Anaheim, Calif. MRS. HENRY KUCHEL — THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers THIS YEAR'S OUTLOOK With the icy hand of Jack Frost pointed straight at our valencia crop now hanging on the trees many growers are having a pessimistic feeling. Although our pioneers picked the site of the city equi-distant from the hills and the sea shore and so find the spot most favorable to agriculture some misgivings are bound to rise when the mercury dips to dangerous levels. The fact remains that we are not frozen out and many of the old timers are still betting on our location. If we will remember back to the freeze of 1913 taking into consideration all of the factors that entered into the picture our spirits are bound to stay above 32 degrees. In that year the weather was much more severe than any we have had this year. The valencia crop as well as the trees were badly hurt. Many young orchards had to be replanted. On the other hand, however, oranges brought the highest price to the grower that year than they have before or since. We recall an instance of one grower living south of town who, seeing his crop after the cold had hit the trees thought that they were ruined. He told his sons to pick off the ripe fruit so that the trees would get a good start for the next season's crop. They stripped the trees of the ripening fruit. His neighbor thought the idea was good but having some other work to do, could not get around to the job of removing the fruit. That fruit brought $8.00 a box. Imagine the chagrin of the grower who had picked his fruit and thrown it on the ground. Then it is well to think of the man who grew potatoes years ago but who now raises oranges. His experience has been that when a farmer produces a bumper crop very little money is realized; half a crop brings a good return; a 25 STATE OF THE UNION— WASHINGTON — Through cheering throngs President Roosevelt last week drove to the capitol, entered the crowded chamber where house and senate had assembled a half-hour earlier to count the vote of the electoral college. Instantly the chamber rose with thunderous applause as the President firmly gripped the sides of the lectern to speak: "For the first time in our national history a President delivers his annual message to the new congress within a fortnight of the expiration of his term of office. It is my belief that under this new constitutional practice the President should in every fourth year, insofar as seems reasonable, review the existing state of our national affairs and outline broad future problems, leaving specific recommendations for future legislation to be made by the President about to be inaugurated." Having thus expressed himself on precedent, President Roosevelt said he would ask congress for quick action to extend the expiring life of certain authorizations and powers (example: RFC lending); to pass a deficiency bill for relief funds. Then, expressing his belief that "our administrative machinery needs comprehensive am confident, continue to meet the demands of democracy . . . So, too, the executive branch . . . The judicial branch also is asked by the people to do its part in making democracy successful. We do not ask the courts to call non-existent powers into being, but we have a right to expect that conceded powers of those legitimately implied shall be made effective instruments for the common good." As many a republican observed, President Roosevelt's message was "a strong document," delivered in a dispassionate tone and asking only that legislative and judicial action be brought "into closer harmony," that the supreme court put aside prejudices. As an appeal to the judiciary it would hardly carry weight, but it was the best possible preparation of the public for such a constitutional amendment or limitation of the court's power as other New Dealers had hastily proposed, since now the court itself rather than the President will appear to be forcing the issue. LUMP SUM— CLEVELAND — First. United States wage earner to be registered for a Social Security act pension at 65 was a 23-year-old Insidious attempts to discredit California farm cooperatives—spired, in most instances, by middlemen and private commission houses, or sundry other gentlemen with an ax to grind—have occurred sporadically ever since the success of cooperative markets first endangered the profits of speculators. But California's farm co-have grown stronger with years, forming an economic work which helped tremendously in bringing order out of chaos during the depression and in stabilizing markets during the worst economic upheaval in the history of agriculture. Yet today the attacks on farm cooperatives still continue with only the nature of the attack having changed. The original law that farmers couldn't possibly manage their marketing as well others could manage it for them has now changed to the cry that they have managed too well—they have become "big operators" and the "landed interests"! Typical of this type of attack, the recent charge of N. D. Alger of San Francisco that the Agricultural Council of California, which represents some 40 of the state major farm co-ops, is the representative of "the big-landed big-operator interests" and "no possible relation with working farmer of California." Before considering Alger charges, however, it is pertinent to consider Alger—to look for motive which prompts his attention on both the farm cooperatives and the State Farm Bureau Federation. Only a few short months after Alger was one of the leaders in California ("Single Tax") movement, busily engaged in attempting to inflict the ("Single Tax") land tax) on California farms. The movement came to an abrupt end when the ("Single Tax") proposal was barred from being by the state supreme court, due to the fact that it had been decisively presented as a Sales Repeal act. But nonetheless, it is well keep in mind that Alger is avowed single taxer, embracing the discredited theory of Ho George that "the private owner ship of land is against natu recommendations for future legislation to be made by the President about to be inaugurated." Having thus expressed himself on precedent, President Roosevelt said he would ask congress for quick action to extend the expiring life of certain authorizations and powers (example: RFC lending); to pass a deficiency bill for relief funds. Then, expressing his belief that "our administrative machinery needs comprehensive overhauling," he soon approached the question of whether or not the supreme court would continue to stand in the New Deal's way: "Sober second thought confirms most of us in the belief that the broad objectives of the National Recovery act were sound. We know now that its difficulties arose from the fact that it tried to do too much . . . The statute of NRA has been outlawed. The problems have not." Because they had plumped for a constitutional amendment to solve these problems, congressional New Dealers were surprised to hear President Roosevelt say: "During the past year there has been a growing belief that there is little fault to be found with the constitution of the United States as it stands today. The vital need is not an alteration of our fundamental law but an increasingly enlightened view with reference to it. With a better understanding of our purposes, and a more intelligent recognition of our needs as a nation, it is not to be assumed that there will be prolonged failure to bring legislative and judicial action into closer harmony . . . The legislative branch of our government will, I LUMP SUM— CLEVELAND — First, United States wage earner to be registered for a Social Security act pension at 65 was a 23-year-old Princeton graduate who remarked: "It's a long way off." Last week the first United States wage earner to apply for a pension was Earnest Ackerman, for 33 years a Cleveland Railway Co. motorman, who became 65 on Jan. 2, had earned on Jan. 1 (day the pension plan went into effect) $4.96, of which he paid 5c as the social security tax. For his pension he claimed 17c, 3½% of his total wages since the plan went into effect, thus making a profit of 12c. Asking a "lump sum" payment, Motorman Ackerman announced: "I'll blow it on my friends." $35,026,000,000— WASHINGTON — From a large leatherbound volume last week House Reading Clerk Alney Chaffee read Franklin Roosevelt's dullest but most significant budget message to date, in which the President declared: If relief expenditures for fiscal 1938 (June 1937-June 1938) can be held down to about one and a half billions, the government's revenues and expenses will that year be brought into balance for the first time since fiscal 1930. The comparative expenditures (Continued on Page 8) The movement came to an abrupt end when the "Single Tax" proposal was barred from being by the state supreme court, due the fact that it had been decisively presented as a Sales Tax Repeal act. But nonetheless, it is well kept in mind that Alper is avowed single taxer, embraces the discredited theory of Hot George that "the private owner ship of land is against nature." Under Alper's property California farmers would robbed of their farms by tax-fiscation and would have given the dubious privilege of coming tenants of the state. But regardless of the source, to put an end, once and for all to the malicious charge that council and its farm cooperate members represent only the operator" and not the worst farmer, let's inquire into the facts. The Agricultural Council California embraces in its membership some 40 farm coops in farm associations, with a combined membership of 70,000 farmers. More than 75 per cent of membership is composed of "sisters" who joined co-ops fact, to gain the advantage cooperative marketing so that could stabilize their flow of products to market, prevent glutts shortages, eliminate speculators and compete on an equity big operators. Most of the biggest operator the farm business, as a matter fact, handle their own markets and are not co-op members, the co-ops came into being Central Figures in Big Birthday Party President Franklin D. Roosevelt, whose birthday January 30 will be occasion for a series of 5,000 celebrations to be held throughout the country to raise funds for the nation's war against infantile dyslexia. Right, Colonel Henry L. Dohery, for the fourth time national chairman of the world's biggest birthday party. The Farmers Corner by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Several attempts to discreditonia farm cooperatives—in most instances, by mid- and private commission or sundry other gentlemen on ax to grind—have occurred radically ever since the end of cooperative marketing and dangered the profits of the farmers. Result of the demand for an organization which would enable the small farmer to compete with the big farmer on an equal basis, rather than being "milked" and bled by middlemen and speculators. California's largest and most successful farm cooperative—the California Fruit Growers exchange association. Fiesta To Mark Bridge Opening The completion next May of the Golden Gate bridge, longest suspension span ever constructed, will be the signal for a spectacular four day celebration in San Francisco, which promises to echo around the world. The Golden Gate Bridge fiesta, as the opening celebration will be known, is aimed to eclipse anything of its kind ever seen in the west, and plans already advanced call for a series of brilliant and colorful land, water and aerial pageantry and other activities for four days and nights. The carnival spirit will reign during the fiesta but at the same time the main purpose and reason for the bridge will not be overlooked—that of bringing San Francisco closer to the outlying areas. The President of the United States will be asked to attend in person, the President of Mexico will be invited, as will be the Governor General of Canada, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the governors of every state in the United States, and representatives of every other foreign government. Printing Display at Huntington Library Unusual interest in the Huntington Library exhibition, "Fine Books," is being shown by visitors because of the observance of national printing education week, January 15-22. This is a rare opportunity to see some of the greatest masterpieces of printing since Gutenberg first put printing on a practical basis nearly 500 years ago. Most highly prized of the exhibits is one of the 12 remaining Hollywood Opera Company to Go "Carmen" Jacket The Grand Opera "Carmen" presented by the Hollywood era Company at the Shriverton on Friday night, will not be the usual high production of this major opera, but will be staged in a unique manner, according to Natale Carossio, stage for the company, who will remember by the opera public for his splendid section of "Aida" at the Santa Thanksgiving night. The last act of "Carmen" Carossio today, will be performed as it is done in Mt. Barcelona. There will be 300 artists on the stage, famous full fight scene, depicted with horses, mullets, capeadores, and just as is seen in a real battle in the arenas of Spain. The special scenery was developed for the production of "Aida" met with heartiest appraisal by musical critics who attained performance and Carossio that again he will use not new and original scenery performance. The cast for "Carmen" ed by Marguerite Namara includes Julian Mario, tenor Saunders, lyric soprano; Hoyos, baritone, and Pedroza, basso. The Serge Oukrainski will again appear, with Cardo as ballerina. The Angeles Grand Opera choir also appear. State Truck Cars Returns Show An increase of $15,500 the annual returns to farmland California's farm co-ops grown stronger with the forming of an economic bulldozer or sundry other gentlemen in ax to grind—have occurred radically ever since the rise of cooperative marketing and dangered the profits of the farmers. Today the attacks on the cooperatives still continue, only the nature of the attack changed. The original cry farmers couldn't possibly be their marketing as well as they could manage it for them now changed to the cry that have managed too well—that have become "big operators" are "landed interests!" Local of this type of attack is present charge of N. D. Alper Francisco that the Agricultural Council of California, which owns some 40 of the state's farm co-ops, is the represeive of "the big-landed and operator interests" and has possible relation with the big farmer of California." Are considering Alper's efforts, however, it is pertinent to consider Alper—to look for the which prompts his attacks on the farm cooperatives and State Farm Bureau Federation. A few short months ago, was one of the leaders in California "Single Tax" move-busily engaged in attempt-inflict the "Single Tax" (or tax) on California farmers. Movement came to an abrupt when the "Single Tax" pro-was barred from the ballot in state supreme court, due to act that it had been deceptively presented as a Sales Tax act. Nonetheless, it is well to mind that Alper is an odd single taxer, embracing unscredited theory of Henry that "the private owner-of land is against natural result of the demand for an organization which would enable the small farmer to compete with the big farmer on an equal basis, rather than being "milked" and bled by middlemen and speculators. California's largest and most successful farm cooperative—the California Fruit Growers exchange is a typical example of small-farmer-organization. Its members, on the average, own less than 10 acres each, but by cooperative effort they have achieved a tremendous bargaining power in world markets—insuring the farmer a fair return on his products. Collectively, that may constitute "big business," but for the individual farmer it constitutes needed protection and some measure of security for his family. At any rate, California farmers will probably be glad to know that they are no longer charged with being unable to manage their own business, but are now charged with doing it too successfully. After all the financial headaches of the last few years, it's a welcome change! Illinois Reunion to Be Held January 23 The annual winter picnic under auspices of the Illinois association will be held all day Saturday, January 23, in Sycamore Grove park. Each one of the 102 counties will establish its own headquarters and will open registers. Hot coffee will be served. A program of music and addresses will follow the basket dinner hour. The "Suckers" are urged to go early and carry basket picnic dinners. All Illinoisans, resident or visiting, are urged to attend and a special call is always made to tourists and visitors to meet friends this way. Unnatural interest in the Huntington Library exhibition, "Fine Books," is being shown by visitors because of the observance of national printing education week, January 15-22. This is a rare opportunity to see some of the greatest masterpieces of printing since Gutenberg first put printing on a practical basis nearly 500 years ago. Most highly prized of the exhibits is one of the 12 remaining examples on vellum of the Guttenberg Bible. In the Huntington copy, the stately beauty of the printing is enhanced by rich illuminations in gold and colors by fifteenth-century artists. No other book in the Huntington Library exhibitions stirs so many visitors as does the Guttenberg Bible. Railroad Seeks to Discontinue Track The Southern Pacific railroad company recently petitioned the interstate commerce commission for permission to abandon approximately 2.16 miles of track near Santa Ana. The line is the so-called Santa Ana branch, and extends from a point near West Anaheim to a point near Miraflores, both in Orange county. The railroad proposes to abandon not only the stretch of track but also "all sidings; spur tracks, and appurtances." Permission is sought to give up service on the line immediately. According to a map of the line included in the petition, the short stretch would be replaced by a more circular route now extending from Tustin Junction to West Anaheim. The railroad gives as its reasons for the proposed abandonment the fact that it would be in the public convenience since the territory is at present adequately served by other lines of the road. Action on the petition is expected within a few weeks by the commission. State Truck Crest Returns Show An increase of $15,500 will again appear, with Cardo as ballerina. The Angeles Grand Opera choir also appear. Tomatoes were in seco in the value ranking, hau turned $11,927,000 to 103 ers. Asparagus ranked $9,146,000; cantaloupes for $80,000; and peas, fifth, $ followed closely by celery rots. In the heart of DOWN-TOWN San Francisco HOTEL DRAKE-WILTSHIRE STOCKTON STREET • AT UNION SQUARE Convenient to Every Point of Interest. 250 newly decorated rooms with bath and shower and many with panoramic view EXCELLENT COFFEE SHOP Rates from $2.00 Single • $3.00 Double GEORGE T. THOMPSON Managing Director Hollywood Opera Company to Give "Carmen" Jan. 29 The Grand Opera "Carmen" as presented by the Hollywood Opera Company at the Shrine auditorium on Friday night, Jan. 29, will not be the usual hackneyed production of this magnificent opera, but will be staged in a new and unique manner, according to Matale Carossio, stage manager or the company, who will be well remembered by the opera loving public for his splendid stage direction of "Aida" at the Shrine on Thanksgiving night. The last act of "Carmen," said Carossio today, will be presented exactly as it is done in Madrid or Barcelona. There will be a cast of 300 artists on the stage, and the famous full fight scene, will be depicted with horses, mules, matadors, capeadores, and picadors, just as is seen in a real bull fight in the arenas of Spain. New and special scenery was devised for the production of "Aida" which met with heartiest approval of musical critics who attended that performance and Carossio says that again he will use nothing but new and original scenery for this performance. The cast for "Carmen" is headed by Marguerite Namara and includes Julian Mario, tenor; Laura Saunders, lyric soprano; Rodolfo Moyos, baritone, and Alphonso Pedroza, basso. The Serge Oukrainsky ballet will again appear, with Paula de Cardo as ballerina. The Los Angeles Grand Opera chorus will also appear. State Truck Crops Returns Show Gain An increase of $15,565,000 in the annual returns to farmers for the state truck crops. Large Crowd Sees "Along Came Alec" Approximately 150 persons witnessed the showing of the motion picture, "Along Came Alec" at the Knox Motor company's show rooms last night. The film deals with facts concerning the Oldsmobile proving grounds. Liquor Sales Gain During Last Month California enjoyed a merry holiday season if the sale of excise tax stamps for liquor by the state board of equalization may be taken as indicative. Liquor tax stamps totaling $1,017,817 were sold during December, it was announced by Fred E. Stewart, board member. The total represents an increase of $256,065 or 33.61 per cent over the stamp sales of December, 1935, which amounted to $761,751.93. The December sales brought the total for the fiscal year to date up to $4,252,136, a gain of $132,335 or 3.21 per cent when compared with the same period of 1935. Workers Check Losses of Soil Through Rains Enrollees from nine CCC camps assigned to the soil conservation service in California, are strenuously working to prevent soil loss from farms on demonstration areas from winter rains, officials of the service at Santa Paula announced today. Farms worked on by enrollees under direction of SCS technicians withstood soil washing from recent heavy rains, whereas similar hillside farms on which erosion control measures are not practiced suffered considerable soil loss. Camps in Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, San Diego, Solano, and Santa Cruz counties are doing conservation work. During the winter months enrollees concentrate on tree planting, pasture improvement, gully control, and maintenance work. During December these camps built 44 permanent dams, 120 terrace outlet structures and over 15 miles of terraces. "The CHIEF IS CALLING" "The CHIEF IS CALLING US TOGETHER!" 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