anaheim-gazette 1937-02-18

Plans Complete For Club Tour The first 1937 4-H tour will be held Saturday, February 20, for all Orange county 4-H club members, leaders and parents, and farm bureau members. Arrangements have been made to visit the observatory and planetarium in Griffith Park, where an interesting demonstration will be given the group on astronomical phenomena. After having lunch in the park, the group will go to Alhambra to visit the United States Department of Agriculture entomological station, where the work of this station in developing controls for vegetable insects will be explained. A visit is also planned to a large greenhouse in Montebello where tomatoes are grown in a nutrient solution, which was developed after 20 years of research by Dr. Gericks of the University of California. Due to a large increase in interest in 4-H club work this year by boys and girls interested in country life and agriculture, a record attendance is expected, according to Ross E. Crane, assistant farm advisor. Expenditures for Veterans are High Veterans' Administration expenditures during the fiscal year of 1936, amounted to $47,405,464, according to a report received by Donald Renshaw, state director for the National Emergency Council. This sum did not include payments made to veterans on bonus certificates. Living veterans of all wars received the sum of $29,099,379 in compensation and pension pay. Father of Radio Still Experiments Dr. Lee De Forest, "Father of Radio" and brilliant research expert in many fields of advanced electrical science, is still on the job. Here he is shown in his Los Angeles laboratory, where he is making new tests in the use of radio short waves. Dr. De Forest expects to develop these waves as important aids in medical science. Inducement of artificial fever is one project. Youth Political Advance is Seen by Rosicrucians An uprising on the part of modern youth against party politics and intrigues during 1937 is predicted in the annual booklet, of prophecy issued by the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Modern youth, it is declared, has become aware of the tyranical methods frequently employed by party next generation in wars, economic strife and social upheaval. Centers throughout the world will be formed by progressive young people to analyze every bill presented to their respective governments. This youth alliance, it is asserted, will become a board of political censorship which will threaten the power of all existing parties. Charles W. Dorr, 507 S. Lemon street, a member of the order, declares the hostilities offence. Veterans' Administration expenditures during the fiscal year of 1936, amounted to $47,405,464, according to a report received by Donald Renshaw, state director for the National Emergency Council. This sum did not include payments made to veterans on bonus certificates. Living veterans of all wars received the sum of $29,099,379 in compensation and pension payments, while payments to 17,277 dependents of deceased veterans of all wars amounted to $6,899,361. Youth Political Advance is Seen by Rosicrucians An uprising on the part of modern youth against party politics and intrigues during 1937 is predicted in the annual booklet, of prophecy issued by the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. Modern youth, it is declared, has become aware of the tyranical methods frequently employed by party leaders to gain their ends without consideration of the consequences which may involve the strife and social upheaval. Centers throughout the world will be formed by progressive young people to analyze every bill presented to their respective governments. This youth alliance, it is asserted, will become a board of political censorship which will threaten the power of all existing parties. Charles W. Dorr, 507 S. Lemon street, a member of the order, declares the booklet offers prophecies based on a study of human cycles and not by any method fantastic prognostication. President's Supreme Court Plan Revives Historic Issue Brandeis 80 Van Devanter 77 McReynolds 75 Hughes 74 Sutherland 74 Butler 70 EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW Most powerful tribunal in the entire world, the United States Supreme Court daily comes to grips with mighty issues. And now the court itself becomes an issue. Will the six justices shown here be supplemented by six new and younger appointees if the president's proposal is approved by Congress? Will they resign? What will the president's plan mean to New Dealism? WASHINGTON, D. C.—The supreme court issue, which first sprang into prominence with the death of NRA in 1935 and has grown steadily more heated with each New Deal reverse on constitutional grounds, can no longer be sidestepped. The president has brought the question squarely before Congress. He has proposed that the president be empowered to appoint one new justice for each member failing to resign within six months after reaching 70, the court not to exceed a membership of 15 justices at any one time. Therein lies a proposition fused with dynamite—a central problem for Congress. For six of the nine justices would automatically be affected should Congress approve Mr. Roosevelt's recommendation. Chief Justice Hughes is 74; Justice Van Devanter, 77; Justice McReynolds, 75; Brandeis, 80; Sutherland, 74, and Butler, 70. The remaining three are approaching 70. These are Justice Stone, 64; Roberts, 61, and Cardozo, 66. THE time has come, the president pointed out in his surprise message to Congress, to broaden the whole system of federal courts in the interests of efficiency and in "accord with modern necessities." Accordingly, he also urged presidential power to appoint a maximum of 50 new judges in the lower federal courts to supplement judges past 70 who refuse to resign. "Modern complexities," he wrote, "call for a constant infusion of new blood in the courts. A lowered mental or physical vigor leads men to avoid an examination of complicated and changed conditions. Little by little, new facts become blurred through old glasses, fitted as it were, for the needs of another generation; older men, assuming that the scene is the same as it was in the past, cease to explore or inquire into the present or future." PROMPTLY introduced into Congress in the form of a bill, the president's recommendation had immediate and wide repercussions. Charges of "packing" the court came from the opposition. Proponents pointed out the proposal is the only one which does not weaken the power of the court. Increasing the size of the court, for that matter, is by no means a new idea. As originally constituted in 1769, it had only six members. In 1801 there were only five members. Exactly 100 years ago the number rose to nine. At the outbreak of the Civil War, however, the membership was raised to 10 because one justice was a Confederate, and was not sitting. Later it was reduced to seven and increased once more to nine under Grant. And, like Roosevelt, he was accused of "packing." He had appointed two new justices who, he knew, would reverse the 4-3 legal tender decision. Acts and Facts of Townsendism By Walter R. Robb (This is a non-political, non-partisan column dealing in Townsend news and views, and written by a prominent Townsend leader. Any opinions which are expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Gazette). This week this column returns to its discussion of the new Townsend bill which was introduced in Congress February 2, under the title of "The General Welfare Act of 1937." The bill was introduced by Representative Charles N. Crosby, Democrat, of Pennsylvania. Congressman Crosby campaigned last fall in his district as a Democrat who favored the adoption of the Townsend plan into law and was elected by a vote that exceeded the vote received by President Roosevelt in the 29th Pennsylvania district by more than 30,000 votes. The new Townsend bill was formulated by Arthur L. Johnson, attorney of Los Angeles, who is claimed to be one of the ablest writers of legislation in the United States. The bill was given the number — H. R. 4199 after having been referred to the ways and means committee. The name of the bill should be indicative of the fact that it has been modeled with the idea in view of making become true, the ideals for the social order which is embodied in its preamble which was quoted in this column recently. Roosevelt Invited to Bridge Opening A formal invitation was delivered to President Roosevelt at the White House this week to attend and participate in person at the Golden Gate Bridge opening and attendant Fiesta in San Francisco from May 20 to 23. The invitation was presented personally by Supervisor Arthur M. Brown, Jr., general chairman of the Golden Gate Bridge fiesta, and Supervisor James B. McSheehy, delegated by the San Francisco board of supervisors to represent the city with Brown. Members of the California congressional delegation joined in the invitation ceremonies. of more than 50,000 votes. All these things speak volumes for the possible success of the Townsend plan in this session of congress. To be continued next week Social Security Tax Office Opens At County S Indications were reported day by U. S. Internal Revenue Collector Nat Rogan, that original estimates of the volume Social Security tax transaction would be exceeded by at least percent. Latest figures revealed by the internal revenue bureau reveal that more than 65,000 ployers in southern California file their returns before the line which has been set at January 28. First approximated 40,000 returns. Unlike income tax which are filed yearly, employees are required to pay their own pension social security tax. Court Issue This youth alliance, it will become a board censorship which will power of all existing W. Dorr, 507 S. Lemma member of the order, the booklet offers pro-posed on a study of huss and not by any methic prognostication. The name of the bill should be indicative of the fact that it has been modeled with the idea in view of making become true, the ideals for the social order which is embodied in its preamble which was quoted in this column recently. A careful reading of this portion of the bill will bring a startling fact to view; namely that after long years there has actually been introduced in the United States congress a bill, which seeks to make become true in the life of the American people the ideals which were formulated in the birth of that historic document—the constitution of the United States of America, approximately a century and a half ago. Representative Crosby who introduced the bill is chairman of the Townsend plan congressional steering committee. The other members of the steering committee are: Congressman Martin F. Smith, (D), Washington; Martin L. Sweeney (D), Ohio; John H. Tolan' (D), California; Joseph Hendricks (D), Florida; Ralph O. Brewster (R), Maine; James M. Mott, (R), Oregon; and William Lemke (R), North Dakota. The committee is made up of five Democrats and three Republicans. It will also be noted that its members hail from almost every section of the nation. It is uncertain as to just what method of getting the bill before the house will be pursued by the steering committee. If the petition route is used it will be necessary to get 218 representatives' signatures before the bill can be brought to the floor for discussion. Some say this number of signatures cannot be obtained. Others are confident that it can. The general opinion seems to be that there are many who oppose the bill, who will nevertheless welcome an opportunity of getting it on the floor for discussion and will support the petition for that reason. There are still other possible strategies which may be resorted to if necessary, including the drafting of a new bill, or the placing of the "General Welfare Act" as an amendment on a bill already before the house for dis- daily comes to grips justices shown here is approved by Consism? TLY introduced into press in the form of a president's recommend immediate and wide ions. Charges of "packcourt came from the opproponents pointed out posal is the only one does not weaken the the court. ing the size of the court, matter, is by no means ea. As originally con1789, it had only six In 1801 there were members. Exactly 100 to the number rose to outbreak of the Civil ever, the membership ed to 10 because one was a Confederate, and bitting. was reduced to seven based once more to nine ant. And, like Roosewas accused of "packand appointed two new who, he knew, would re4-3 legal tender degeneral opinion seems to be that there are many who oppose the bill, who will nevertheless welcome an opportunity of getting it on the floor for discussion and will support the petition for that reason. There are still other possible strategies which may be resorted to if necessary, including the drafting of a new bill, or the placing of the "General Welfare Act" as an amendment on a bill already before the house for discussion, which if resorted to would open the way for some Townsend adherent to open discussion of the Townsend plan and the 'General Welfare Act'." One thing is certain that the Townsend plan is in a much better strategic position in this session of Congress than it was in the last session. There are 103 members of the house who were elected by the help of the Townsend votes and eight members of the senate. This is considered good strength considering the age of the Townsend movement. Another favorable aspect is the fear which the opposition members of congress have of the Townsend forces. They take into account that less than two years hence they may find themselves seeking re-election with the militant Townsend crusaders organized to defeat their election, if they to strongly oppose the Townsend plan. They remember vividly the loud spoken Tom Blanton of Texas, who in the last session of the last congress was outspoken against the Townsend plan, and who in the succeeding election was defeated by a Townsend endorsed candidate with a majority Social Security Tax Office Open At County Seat Indications were reported to by U. S. Internal Revenue Director Nat Rogan, that all or equal estimates of the volume of Social Security tax transactions would be exceeded by at least 50 percent. Latest figures released the internal revenue bureau real that more than 65,000 emmers in southern California will their returns before the dead which has been set at February 28. First approximationicipated 40,000 returns. Onlike income tax returns which are filed yearly, employers required to pay their old age pension social security tax every month. To handle this mountain of monthly clerical detail ten zone offices are established. Deputy collectors will be on hand in each office to receive the forms and to assist employers in their filings. Collector Rogan urged each employer to immediately contact the zone office in his district. The office for this district is located at the Federal building, Santa Ana. Particular emphasis was laid by Rogan on the fact that all employees of at least one employee for any length of time must file the old age pension return, which is known as Form SS-1. This return is not affected by the state of California's ruling that only employers of eight or more employees must file. 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