anaheim-gazette 1937-05-20

ANAHFIM GAZETTI 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 WORLD'S THRIFT RECORD— Probably the world's most powerful object lesson in thrift is the extraordinary ranking of America as the leading nation of life insurance owners. This country contains only seven per cent of the world's population. But Americans own 70 per cent of all the world's life insurance. Equally astonishing is the growth in popularity of life insurance in this country in only a few years. For instance, in 1900, only one American in every eight had made provision for his dependents and himself through life insurance. Today, every other American is numbered in the ranks of life insurance owners—64,000,000 of them. And this army of provident people have pooled their resources to the extent of creating $104,500,000,000 of life insurance in force. These figures give added emphasis to Life Insurance Week, being observed throughout the United States this week. They also lend powerful emphasis to the slogan of the week—"The sooner you plan your future, the better your future will be." A TOUGH JOB— At best, the Secretaryship of the Treasury is a hard job. Under present conditions, say observers, it is a major headache to its occupant—Mr. Morgenthau. The failure of Federal revenue to measure up to predictions makes it essential for the Treasury to issue more bonds at the end of this fiscal year. It is up to Mr. Morgenthau to assay the market, get the money at as low an interest rate as possible. This takes plenty of figuring, in the light of the substantial drop in government bond values occurring this year. At best, the Secretaryship of the Treasury is a hard job. Under present conditions, say observers, it is a major headache to its occupant—Mr. Morgenthau. The failure of Federal revenue to measure up to predictions makes it essential for the Treasury to issue more bonds at the end of this fiscal year. It is up to Mr. Morgenthau to assay the market, get the money at as low an interest rate as possible. This takes plenty of figuring, in the light of the substantial drops in government bond values occurring early this year—drops that have been but slightly recovered. No authority thinks the decline was due to doubt of Government's credit. It was due, instead, to more private financing, offering higher interest rates than government bonds, to profit taking for the raising of money with which to pay income taxes, and, highly important, to the Federal Reserve Board's order to its members to increase their deposit reserves, which necessitated heavy liquidating of governments. Treasury long-term issues have been paying around 2½ per cent, on par value. New bonds will have to pay about 3 per cent, which means that carrying charges will cost the government millions more than formerly. CHANGE OF HEART— When the proposal to increase the membership of the Supreme Court was first made, it was widely believed, by the bill's opponents as well as backers, that it would be endorsed in the Senate by a handsome majority. Today, the most authoritative surveys and estimates indicate that the majority in favor of the bill is extremely slim—two or three votes. A number of senators originally believed to be for it have recently come out in opposition. What has caused this change? Several elements are involved—but the most important of all is the force of public opinion. It is no secret that every congressman's mail has bulged with letters discussing the proposal, and that the majority have opposed it. The metropolitan and rural press is overwhelmingly opposed. So are most of the nation's most respected political and economic commentators. More and more, partisanship is disappearing in regard to packing the high court. The people and their representatives are realizing that here is one of the most vital issues the country has yet faced, and that it must be debated on grounds of principle, not politics. That is a heartening sign. POLITICAL WASTE CAN BE CUT— Apologists for government extravagance claim that it is impossible to balance the budget now and that we must submit to still higher taxes and national debts. If a ten per cent cut were made in all appropriations approved or pending in this Congress, a saving of $732,500,000 would be effected—enough to balance the budget next year. Congress is ending the five-months sit-down strike. More than 100 working age, the present system. Only two major laws—the trality Resolution and the G Vinson-Lewis coal control plus three appropriations have been enacted. The National Resolution was just through and signed the night before the old law expired; the fey bill was rushed through the face of a threatened coal stricter. Usually, if Congress does not for five months, it means all is well and that there are problems to be solved. But isn't true this year. To cite one problem, millions are still unemployed (alt until a census is taken now knows the truth of this situation and billions are being asked them. Most Congressmen are in agreement that there is work done. But up to now they have held back by word the Administration's Supreme Bill must be passed before other major legislation is enforced. For a time, nothing came of the Congressionalness. Now, though, many tensions are being asked for: Why does not Congress something about child labor could, legally, at least protect states which have anti-child laws by barring from inter commerce goods produced into those states in lation of the laws of those states? But it hasn't, for the very ple reason that everyone on child labor, and therefore the clusion of child labor bans in law would make that law popular. The scheme is to in POLITICAL WASTE CAN BE CUT— Apologists for government extravagance claim that it is impossible to balance the budget now and that we must submit to still higher taxes and national debts. If a ten per cent cut were made in all appropriations approved or pending in this Congress, a saving of $732,500,000 would be effected—enough to balance the budget next year. And then if the proposal made by Senator Byrnes, one of the Administration leaders, to cut $500,000,000 from the proposed $1,500,000,000 relief bill, were accepted, we could start reducing the debt and start on the long road toward sound fiscal policies. During recent years, millions of families have been forced to cut their budgets ten, twenty, or fifty per cent and they have come through without undue hardship, and paid off debts. Thousands of businesses have been forced to do the same thing to escape bankruptcy. Based on visible evidence, it is not unreasonable to believe that at least ten per cent of all government spending represents pure, non-productive political waste. A bill to make the ten per cent cut in expenditures a reality, has been introduced in the House. In the name of governmental sanity and solvency, and in the interest of recovery and stability, it should be passed. A major defect in both state and national income tax laws is that exemptions for dependents end at the age of eighteen years. It is opposed to the educational aims of the country and an unjust hardship upon parents. There is plenty to talk these days about adding to income taxes by lowering exemptions or raising the rate. It is a sound tax based on ability to pay and is direct, but if changes are to be made in it, one of them certainly should be an exemption for dependents whose parents are still paying for their education.—Syracuse Post-Standard. ANAHEIM GAZETTE BOY, WHAT A RELIEF THE ELECTION YEAR PROSPECT CONGRESS NO NEW TAXES RIGHT NOW 1937 BUDGET PROBLEM The H Executive Co Balancing the books on state legislature, now closing hours, is a future—when debits fully and correctly taxed. But some general can be drawn, even files are still clogged in finished business." First, California though it sought little of new legislation, was in protecting itself from sound, extreme and proposals which, at the session, constituted threat to the farming. Defeat of measures we have sharply increased head, aggravated farm difficulties and required tax increases, both for and general taxpayers some of the "negative elements" of primary imme Second, California are still responsive to action, when the public is aroused to make its den over the clamor of speculations or the ability to pack the load, was, due to the fact that spoke in emphatic tele-ters and personal inter- A third general WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS congress is ending the forced months sit-down strike. Before than 100 working days, the present system began. By two major laws—the Neutility Resolution and the Guffey-Lewis coal control act—three appropriations bills have been enacted. The Neutral-Resolution was jammed through and signed the night before the old law expired; the Guffey-bill was rushed through in the wake of a threatened coal strike. Usually, if Congress does not for five months, it means that its well and that there are no problems to be solved. But that it true this year. To cite just one problem, millions are said to still unemployed (although all a census is taken no one knows the truth of this situation) billions are being asked for. Most Congressmen are inclined agree that there is work to be done. But up now they have a held-back by word that the administration's Supreme Court must be passed before any major legislation is enacted, or a time, nothing serious of the Congressional idle-ness. Now, though, many questions are being asked, for example: Why does not Congress do something about child labor? It did, legally, at least protect the ones which have anti-child labor laws by barring from inter-state commerce goods produced and shipped into those states in violation of the laws of those states. But it hasn't, for the very same reason that everyone opposes labor, and therefore the intention of child labor bans in any way would make that law more regular. The scheme is to include good plan, because it would let Congress pass the new taxes this year instead of next, when all of the House members and one-third of the Senators will be up for election; the other group insisted that the thing to do was to go to work now, instead of loafing, and adjourn by mid-July. Those who favor the "work now" idea appear to be breaking loose. The next few weeks will tell whether the sit-down has really ended or just recessed. One problem still worrying many legislators is how to make the Social Security Act workable. A recent statement by the Social Security Board emphasized a basic flaw by pointing out that the act was intended to extend unemployment benefits to 18,520,000 workers. The statement did not mention the 18,884,000 workers who are outside the act. Oklahoma Reunion to be Held May 31 The annual picnic reunion of former Oklahoma residents will be held at Sycamore Grove park, Los Angeles, Monday, May 31, it was announced this week. President J. E. Shoemaker and his co-workers are planning to make it a great event in the history of the Oklahoma State society of southern California. Musical Phantasy Planned Saturday "Hansel and Gretel," the musical phantasy based on the fairy tale, "Babes in the Woods," will be given at the Santa Ana high school auditorium. Saturday evening, May 22, at 8:15 o'clock, by the players and musicians of the Federal Music Project. Presented by the Orange county federal music unit, the three-act Fairy Opera, by Humperdinek, with a cast selected for their acting as well as their singing talents, promises an evening of high enjoyment. Lighting effects and stage settings authentically carrying out the true charm and color of the opera will form a fitting background for the players. The entire stage action will be under the direction of William T. Stewart. The full forty-piece federal symphony orchestra will play the accompaniment with Julius Lieb conducting. 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First, California agriculture, though it sought little in the way of new legislation, was successful in protecting itself from many unsound, extreme and extravagant proposals which, at the start of the session, constituted a serious threat to the farming industry. Defeat of measures which would have sharply increased farm overhead, aggravated farm labor difficulties and required exorbitant tax increases, both for the farmer and general taxpayers, are among some of the "negative accomplishments" of primary importance. Second, California legislators are still responsive to public opinion, when the public is sufficiently aroused to make its demands heard over the clamor of special interests and selfish minorities. In too many instances, however, the public is not alert in its own defense. Defeat of many extravagant efforts to have the state assume responsibilities of the individual, without regard to reasonable limitations or the ability of taxpayers to pack the load, was, in large part, due to the fact that the public spoke in emphatic telegrams, letters and personal interviews. A third general conclusion—of the departments — carefully segregating necessary services and eliminating non-essentials, as they would in their own business—and then submitted their recommendations to legislators in intelligent, orderly fashion, it would pave the way for millions in economies and greatly increased governmental efficiency. Nor is the task impossible. California farm co-ops, through their legislative board, the Agricultural Council of California, have conducted studies of the needs, expenditures and proposed expenditures of the state department of agriculture and the University of California, particularly with regard to the college of agriculture, for the past 16 years, with beneficial results both for the farming but the council is the only public or semi-public body which has thus far undertaken the job of reviewing the work and proposed expenditures of any governmental agency during the time when budgets are in course of preparation. Incidentally, the department of agriculture and the university were two of the very few state agencies which took deep budget cuts, voluntarily, during a period of emergency. Legislative approval of a special appropriation for the coming biennium to a parity with other governmental departments which resisted cuts during the depression—dependent, of course, on signature of the bill by the governor. 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