anaheim-gazette 1937-03-18

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 OUR REPUBLIC— IF WE ARE WISE ENOUGH TO KEEP IT There are many shades of political thought and activity going the rounds these days. At one extreme we find people who dislike Herbert Hoover because, to them, he is too much of a liberal. At the other end are the ones who bemoan the fact that Leon Trotzky is not an American citizen and therefore cannot aspire to the presidency. If the question were put to individuals in either group as to their party affiliation the answer would be one of the two major political groups. Yet, we believe, neither one of these schools of thought rightly belong to either political group. The fundamentals and responsibilities of citizenship in our great republic are many times lost sight of in the efforts of organized minorities to get what they want. This fact holds true in the radical labor defense groups as it does in the activities of the Liberty League. The Mooney question, which our state legislature sought to put its nose into, is a case in point. This outside minority, the leaders of which have made a fat living for themselves these twenty years out of contributions of the gullible for the 'cause', finally got their pardon plan in front of our law makers. Although having no jurisdiction the assembly passed the Mooney pardon and the senate, after listening to legal advice, turned it down. In the senate only five votes were cast in favor of giving unwanted advice to the courts and the governor. These five knew what they were doing. Our own senator was one of them. We believe he made a grave error. In reference to the question it should be stated that Tom Mooney Announcement is made on final plans for organization of Agricultural Workers' Union California, a proposed state-union of farm labor, will be permitted to the executive council the California State Federation Labor at Sacramento on March Foredoomed to failure, if outcome of previous efforts to organize farm labor may be accepted as a criterion, the movement nonetheless of vital concern California agriculture, for it is most certain to foment labor turbances during the coming vest season. And California farmers, the bitter battle with depressure are in urgent need of a peril undisturbed production, and a fitable marketing of their crop agriculture is to win back a measure of solvency. The history of previous attempts to unionize farm workers is unhappy record of "direct act unreasoning class hatreds, fostered by unprincipled agitators; losses and bitter disappointment for the workers and terrific losses for the farmer. Invariably Communists and radicals wrested control of the unions bona fide labor organizations, disastrous results for ever concerned. And invariably, unions have finally collapsed, in California and throughout nation. The handiwork of Comm organizers shows up even in HATS OFF TO THE LADIES Women have made "a place in the sun" for themselves in the business world. In recognition of this, Governor Merriam has proclaimed a Business Womens Week for the period of March fourteenth to twentieth. He cites the fact that the business women of our state are working actively "on behalf of the equality of opportunity for women" and commends their efforts "to make good citizenship more effective by improving personal, business and community relationship through the medium of mutual understanding and helpfulness." Business women in national affairs are sponsoring a program for better educational opportunities and facilities; they are urging the extension of the merit system in Federal and State employment and they are advocating the ratification of the child labor amendment to the United States Constitution. These are all worthy objectives and it is highly significant that women are promoting movements of this kind. We of course will take our hats off to the ladies during any week in the year—but during this particular week, perhaps we had better lift them just a wee bit higher to our business women. THE FORTRESS The federal government may secure power which it does not now possess in one way only, through the ratification by the people of the several states of an amendment to the constitution. We of course will take our hats off to the ladies during any week in the year—but during this particular week, perhaps we had better lift them just a wee bit higher to our business women. THE FORTRESS The federal government may secure power which it does not now possess in one way only, through the ratification by the people of the several states of an amendment to the constitution. In declaring a law in violation of the Constitution, the Supreme Court is not thwarting the will of the people. If Congress enacts legislation approved by the President which is in excess of their powers, it expresses the will of Congress and the President only. If the constitution is to stand and the elected representatives of the people are to respect its provisions and exercise only the powers therein granted, we must have a Supreme Court to check and restrain the executive and Congress from performing acts or passing laws in excess of their powers. The Supreme Court is necessary to prevent the invasion of rights of the individual, and the enforcement of laws by Congress that the Constitution expressly forbids. In view of the long, able and patriotic service of the judicial branch of our government since its very beginning, we should take no hasty action tending to curtail or prevent the Supreme Court from exercising its present powers and functions. Time has repeatedly justified the past decisions of the court which have occasionally disappointed certain political or economic interests. Time will reaffirm this viewpoint in the future. The Supreme Court was established as a barrier against the necessity of revolution if either the executive or the legislative branch attempted to take their rights from the people. The court is the fortress, the arsenal, the standing army of the American people in the protection and enforcement of the inalienable rights which lovers of liberty in every civilized land poured out their board and treasure to enjoy. From a speech in the Senate by Senator David I. Walsh, Democrat, of Massachusetts. Mr. Riley explained that thirty-three county departments of which fifteen are elective eighteen appointive, and have some outline of the public duties and responsibilities of his county officials, including gene Fenelon, the new purchasing agent. "His experience in construction work and wise, his knowledge acquainted hard knocks, qualify him Riley said. Mr. Riley expressed the opinion that there should be four county attorneys, each one good salary, instead of five outside practice permitted my opinion four would be under such a set-up and the results would be better," he clared. Another Radio Car— He commended the radio up with sheriff department mobiles and has recommended there be another added, thereby prosecution to some of the incorporated communities. "There has been considerable criticism recently," he said regard to the work of these constables, of which they Twelve, in that they have been doing a sufficient ample police work. This is not all of them, of course, but dentally some of them have not too active, preferring to re- their offices until the term calls them." The fact that the Orange hospital has a Standard A was given by Mr. Riley as of the fine results being there. "There is none be the entire state. We are fine hospital service to those are in need of it," he stated. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Announcement is made that plans for organization of the Cultural Workers' Union of California, a proposed state-wide farm labor, will be submitted to the executive council of California State Federation of Agriculture at Sacramento on March 21. Needomened to failure, if the time of previous efforts to ordee farm labor may be accepted, a criterion, the movement is without of vital concern to California agriculture, for it is al- certain to foment labor dis- tances during the coming har- season. And California farmers, after bitter battle with depression, an urgent need of a period of disturbed production, and pro- ce marketing of their crops, if culture is to win back a fair cure of solvency. The history of previous attempts unionize farm workers is an appy record of "direct action"; seasoning class hatreds, fostered unprincipled agitators; wages and bitter disappointment the workers and terrific crop is for the farmer. Invariably, communists and radicals have ruled control of the unions from outside labor organizations, with obvious results for everyone harmed. And invariably, the unions have finally collapsed, both California and throughout the nation. The handiwork of Communist organizers shows up even in the newspaper. 3. Greetings and sympathy to the Modesto dynamite prisoners. 4. Recommendation that the criminal syndicalism act be repealed. 5. Recommendation that all anti-picketing ordinances be repealed and that state police be prohibited from keeping order during labor disputes. If the farm labor movement is to be ushered in by resolutions extending "fraternal greetings" to dynamitters and murderers, there can be little doubt as to the sponsorship of the movement. The hand of the Communist and revolutionary, bent on stirring up class warfare as a preliminary move toward the overthrow of American government, is all too evident. To both farm worker and farmer, it is a forbidding prospect. Farmers, who are also workers—and who work more hours, in most instances, than any of the members of organized labor—have a friendly interest in the welfare of all workers, born in their own experience. They likewise appreciate that as wages and standards of living improve for workers, the demand for farm produce will improve, helping the farmer to get on firmer ground. And California farmers, for years past, have consistently paid the highest farm wages in the United States. When wages have been low, the farmer's income, in most county supervisor is called upon to do many and most things, including fixing a man's home roof during a storm and hauling off a dead horse. I have done about everything excepting to act as a Demonstrations Students Plan An impressive, national strike of college students, lessors against war, will begin on April 22 by the United Peace committee, according announcement received day at national headquarter the Emergency Peace corps youth section. The strike calls for all and faculty members in college and university in try to assemble from until 12 noon on that day which time demo will be staged on every protest against the folly. Violations of Warnings are Illegal practices in c omp with the social security covered lately in compla- internal revenue offices sharp warning today Rogan, collector of intre enue for southern Californi all misrepresentations prosecuted to the fullest the federal statutes. Employers who add a 2 per cent of their sales their bills or invoices as social security tax, in The handiwork of Communist organizers shows up even in the primary stages of the present day conference, held in San Francisco to map plans for the union program. The resolutions, for example—had of considering ways and means of bettering conditions or one for either farm labor or the other—were as follows: Fraternal greetings to Moon- and Billings, the San Francisco armedness Day bombers. Expressions of sympathy to recently-convicted East Bay murderers. Orange County Weekly Watchtower A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Montgomery Beach News Newport Beach News Westminster Gazette Buena Park News Anahiem Gazette Habra Star Tustin News Flood Control Work— Orange county is the only one in this congressional district doing flood control work," the supervisor explained. "Henceforward our efforts will be to make each job a complete one, taking them on in line with their present demands or requirements. We have found that to do the jobs haphazardly does not pay. It is better to do a job well and then go to another. "As regards the flood control program, wherein the aid of the federal government is being expected, it covers eight dams, each of which must be approved clear down the line by the proper authorities. They have been approved by the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices of the government but must be approved also by the army engineers and then included by Congress in its settlement. Administration announced that nearly $1,000,000 had been paid back to the U.S. treasury by rural rehabilitation clients in the ninth region—Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah. County supervisor is called upon to do many and most things, including fixing a man's home roof during a storm and hauling off a dead horse. I have done about everything excepting to act as a mid-wife," he said, "and I am called in such a capacity most any time." Very interesting was Mr. Riley's outline of present relief set-ups in the county. There are 2,400 family heads enrolled on WPA jobs, 2,200 families on SERA, and between 1,900 and 2,000 being provided by the Welfare department; or a total of 6,500 families, or including children between twenty and twenty-five percent of the county's total population. He said WPA and SERA wages run anywhere from $45 to $70 a month, requiring a very skilled workman to get the top. Switch to Electric Cookery Mr. Riley explained there are thirty-three county departments, which fifteen are elective and nineteen appointive, and he gave the outline of the purposes, duties and responsibilities of each. Recommended personally numerous county officials, including Eugene Fenelon, the new county purchasing agent. "His experience in construction work and other knowledge acquired by knocks, qualify him," Mr. Riley said. Mr. Riley expressed the opinion that there should be four deputy county attorneys, each one on a salary, instead of five with inside practice permitted." In his opinion four would be enough under such a set-up and the results would be better," he deferred. Another Radio Car— He commended the radio hook-ups with sheriff department automobiles and has recommended here be another added, thus giving protection to some of the unincorporated communities. "There has been considerable criticism recently," he said, "in regard to the work of the county constables, of which there are twelve, in that they have not been doing a sufficient amount of office work. This is not true of them, of course, but evidently some of them have not been active, preferring to remain in their offices until the telephone calls them." The fact that the Orange county hospital has a Standard A rating was given by Mr. Riley as proof of the fine results being attained there. "There is none better in the entire state. We are giving a free hospital service to those who are in need of it," he stated. The letter to do a job well and then go to another. "As regards the flood control program, wherein the aid of the federal government is being expected, it covers eight dams, each of which must be approved clear down the line by the proper authorities. They have been approved by the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices of the government but must be approved also by the army engineers and then included by Congress in its allocation of funds. "We would have had our answer from the government had it not been for the Mississippi valley disaster, which required all the immediate attention of all army engineers. Now they are back in Washington and we expect to get an announcement yet this month. Then the supervisors will proceed immediately with calling an election for the amount of money the county must provide. To Move The Railway— "We are asking the government to include also in their figures $600,000 to move the Santa Fe railway in Santa Ana canyon, which will be necessary if the flood control plans go through. This will make much less money required from the county. We are hopeful this will be done." Mr. Riley explained the county highway department is one of the most important, with each supervisor having jurisdiction in his own district. There are approximately 1,500 miles of highway in the county, of which 400 miles are state. The department has 180 employees and 100 pieces of machinery. Does Most Everything— Mr. Riley explained that a Demonstrations by Students Planned An impressive, nation-wide strike of college students and professors against war, will be called on April 22 by the United Student Peace committee, according to an announcement received here today at national headquarters of the Emergency Peace campaign's youth section. The strike calls for all students and faculty members in very college and university in the country to assemble from 11 o'clock until 12 noon on that date, during which time demonstrations will be staged on every campus in protest against the folly of war. Violations of Law Warnings are Given Illegal practices in connection with the social security taxes uncovered lately in complaints to the internal revenue offices brought a sharp warning today from Nat Rogan, collector of internal revenue for southern California, that all misrepresentations would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the federal statutes. Employers who add an item of 2 per cent of their sales prices to their bills or invoices as a special social security tax, in particular FOX ANAHEIM Sun.-Mon.-Tues., Mar. 21-22-23 Sunday continuous from 2 p. m. GRACE MOORE —in— "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE" Church to Present Spectacular Film Cecil B. DeMille's spectacle, "The Sign of the Cross," will be shown at the White Temple Methodist church Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 o'clock, according to Rev. R. K. Swenerton. "The Sign of the Cross" is a were the subject of Collector Rogan's warning. Employers guilty of this type of misrepresentation are subject to a fine of not more than $1,000; or to imprisonment for one year; or both. spectacle of pagan Rome, reaching its fullest expression in a Roman holiday at the Circus Maximus. It is also a dramatic story of Christian persecution, and a tenderly beautiful love story of a Christian girl and a Roman patrician, whose roles are played by Elissa Landi and Frederic March. The public is invited. No admission will be charged. PLAN PICNIC The Nebraska state picnic reunion will be held at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, Saturday, March 27, it was announced today. FOX ANAHEIM Sun.-Mon.-Tues., Mar. 21-22-23 Sunday continuous from 2 p. m. GRACE MOORE —in— "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE" —plus— "MAN OF THE PEOPLE" Wed. - Thurs. - Fri. - Sat. Saturday Matinee at 2 p. m. 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