anaheim-gazette 1937-12-02

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. SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR $2.00 SIX MONTHS $1.00 MRS. HENRY KUCHEL — THEODORE B. KUCHEL Editors and Publishers Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 8, 1879. YOU CAN'T PASS THE BUCK Few of us have any adequate realization of the amazing progress that has taken place in making our modern automobiles mechanically safe. Inventors and engineers have literally shot the works, all the way from major improvements in brakes and bodies, to relatively minor safety additions such as the elimination of projections on instrument boards. Similar progress has taken place in highway design. Non-skid surfaces have been applied, curves made into straight-aways, hills flattened, and turns banked with slide-rule accuracy. And what are the results of all this expenditure of time, money and ingenuity? A soaring accident record, and a death toll that approaches the 40,000 mark annually. The motorist can't pass the buck. Individual carelessness, individual incompetence, individual ignorance—these are the prime causes of accidents. The most withering commentary that can be made on our driving habits is the fact that the great bulk of fatal accidents occur on good modern roads, under favorable weather conditions, and involve cars in excellent mechanical condition. The proportion of accidents that are honestly caused by mechanical failure of vehicles or bad road conditions, is microscopic. Figures indicate that the 1937 toll will be even greater than the all-time record established in 1936. The most dang- individual incompetence, individual ignorance—these are the prime causes of accidents. The most withering commentary that can be made on our driving habits is the fact that the great bulk of fatal accidents occur on good modern roads, under favorable weather conditions, and involve cars in excellent mechanical condition. The proportion of accidents that are honestly caused by mechanical failure of vehicles or bad road conditions, is microscopic. Figures indicate that the 1937 toll will be even greater than the all-time record established in 1936. The most dangerous months are just in the offing, bringing with them shorter daylight hours, and snow and ice and rain. There is a very definite chance that you or one of your family will be the victim of a reckless motorist—or that someone else will be the victim of your driving. We will never reduce the accident toll until every motorist realizes the vast responsibility that devolves on a man at the wheel of a car, and takes the simple precautions that will avoid 90 per cent of all accidents. WILL YOU WADE OR RIDE? You have witnessed the inevitable result of political and labor radicalism—a definite slowing up of business. Whether the present recession develops into another depression, depends upon labor leaders and Congress. For some years it has been considered good politics to berate capital and industry. Nothing has been too drastic to heap on industry, in the way of legislation, regulation, taxation,, government competition, political dictatorship, labor dictatorship and countless artificial restrictions and penalties for this, that or the other thing. Under such a bombardment, industry and investors are supposed to smile, turn the other cheek to be slapped, and dig up the taxes to finance government expenditures. Well you see the inevitable result. The wheels of the Coach of Progress are mired in a man-made economic quagmire. The horses that pull the load have been flogged until they are balking. The passengers (all of us) who have tickets on the Coach of Progress are becoming fearful it will be stuck in the mud, and are wading ashore. The owners of the Coach (millions of stockholders in American industries) are seeking a way out of the quagmire. New investors to furnish capital for the horsepower necessary to pull the Coach out of the mud, are afraid to put up money for fear their horses will be abused, as have those now hitched to the Coach. Political radicalism and labor radicalism have been taking a free ride on the Coach of Progress. They have overloaded it. If the Coach is pulled out of the mire, some of the dead-heads will have to be dumped off. Congress is the driver who will have to do the job. It Most of Washington's best givers are willing to bet that special session of congress will journ without having passed single major law. The onesible exception is that it may some extremely necessary change in taxes. There are many contribut reasons for that forecast, but biggest is that basic human tion—fear. When the last session congressmen were supposed back home and get the "feel" the country. Then they were summoned into special session finish up the legislative procla laid out for them last January. They did go home and then get the "feel." But the effect just the opposite of what had hoped. It strengthened rather weakened the tentive convict of many members that they been playing with dynamic approving economic experin which few people understood. According to their stories biggest thing the congress found "back home" was a suring lack of real optimism. Just before they headed Washingtonward, the business recer began to make itself felt. With individual optimism ing, and with businesses forby taxes to build up reserve carry them through a recession is only natural that the legislis should wonder. Now, for time in years, they are due about such things as the hour bill, the "little TVA's," sum appropriations, and so the president virtually unite power to reorganize the fo government. Close Testimony In Eden Oil C No further public hearings be held in the suit now pending superior court between the city of Orange and the Edenery, it was indicated last end. The case started about months ago with Judge B Warner of San Bernardino ing the evidence. Action by counsel forthe county and the Eden con in stipulating that the report tries) are seeking a way out of the quagmire. New investors to furnish capital for the horsepower necessary to pull the Coach out of the mud, are afraid to put up money for fear their horses will be abused, as have those now hitched to the Coach. Political radicalism and labor radicalism have been taking a free ride on the Coach of Progress. They have overloaded it. If the Coach is pulled out of the mire, some of the dead-heads will have to be dumped off. Congress is the driver who will have to do the job. It can start by throwing off the malignant capital gains and surplus profits tax that crowds a pay-load off the Coach. It can balance the national budget by spreading the tax base instead of miring the nation's horsepower by a confiscatory tax load. It can adopt a constructive railroad policy which would be a mighty boost to labor and every industry which sells rail supplies. This would help pry the Coach out of the quagmire. It can drop its socialistic program of government competition with the electric industry, thus releasing from $500,000,000 to $750,000,000 a year for improvements, which this industry would make if not fearful of subsidized government competition. It can announce a determination to institute a "square deal" policy for both capital and labor—equality of consideration for both. It can announce a policy of encouragement rather than discouragement of private enterprise. It can announce that government will stand as the impartial umpire in the affairs of its citizens rather than adopting the attitude of master. These are a few things Congress can do that would help pry the Coach of Progress out of the mud and send it down the paved road of normal activity. Such a program would result in millions of jobs and tens of millions in increased earnings and dividends to workers and stockholders in industries. THE POCKETBOOK'S LAMENT OH, I'M OLD AND I'M WORN, I HAVE TROUBLES GALORE, I'M SO EMPTY I ECHO INSIDE; AND THE TAX POISON'S EATING MY HEART TO TH' CORE, AND MY SOUL FEELS AS IF IT HAD DIED. CHORUS BUT I'M TRUDGING ALONG WITH THIS LITTLE OF A SONG, TO THE LITTLE OL' POORHOUSE — TAAT'S WHERE I BELONG! THE TAX PAYERS' POCKETBOOK. WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS Most of Washington's best guesses were willing to bet that the final session of congress will adhere without having passed a major law. The one possible exception is that it may make extremely necessary changes to taxes. Regardless of what else might be said about these things, they do not stimulate confidence because all of them are experiments and nobody knows for sure what they will do. Opening day of any legislative session is just another day to a lot of congressmen. They know it takes about a week to get the congressional machinery into operation. Prune Purchases Urged This Week Every family in California was urged this week to buy a 25-pound box of prunes to aid in saving the state's great prune industry from ruin in an appeal by Edward D. Vandeleur, executive secretary of the California State Federation of Labor, and Charles W. Real, president of the California State Council of Agricultural and Cannery Workers. "The prune industry, and particularly the small growers, are in dire straits," the appeal said. "Many thousands of boxes of choice prunes have been packed and are overflowing warehouses throughout the prune belt." "Foreign situations and other economic factors have stagnated the market, and the grower is suffering. If the grower does not sell his product he cannot pay his workers, buy other commodities, pay his taxes or his banker, or improve his properties." Real Estate Frauds Outlined by Speaker Private citizens are often unaware of the benefits they receive from the state real estate commission. It was said by Thomas J. Murphy, assistant commissioner, in speaking to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Monday noon. One of the chief functions of the commission is to guard against the invasion of out-of-state real estate promoters using questionable and often illegal methods, the speaker declared. Murphy was presented by Joe Souder. Guide to Winter Sports Availability Just off the press, the Sports Guide for California 1937-38 is now readily available. Accoding to Chairman Fisher, winter sports in California State Chamber merce, "our guide this more complete and more than ever before." It is designed to furnish all information necessary for each have a good time in it. Not only does it tell things that young and old but it gives accurate information on where to go and how the snow areas, from Los Angeles and the type and price night accommodations. For the better than skier, maps of the ski different areas have produced. For the average skier, a well-course in ski instructed. A winter sport furnishes information for tournaments and special for the season. A list clubs with their homes gives a wide list to clerks for membership. These guides are for publication and may be obtained from leading departments in goods stores, the companies, transportation chambers of commerce, winter sports committees, state chamber of commons. COFFEE ON THE APPROXIMATE 1,000,000 of coffee and 250,000 tea are consumed annually in cars operated by railroad cars. At Christmas Time, Heart Is Not Through WHO COULD IN THIS DRESSING ROBES Silk, wool or flannel. new patterns PURE WOOL SWEAT All colors. Sport back coat style MEN'S HANDKERCHAIR Fancy patterns or plaid initials HICKOK SUSPENDED In Buffalo leathers or another pair?—Other SILK AND WOOL SOFT Interwoven. Lovely 35c to $1.00 pair INTER WOVEN SILK Stripes, plaids and chiffon wearing sock. Other MEN'S BROADCLOTH with or without Trub silk mixture broadcloth. REV. Schauer Is Speaker for Day The Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the Salem Evangelical church, was the speaker at the annual Thanksgiving Day service conducted this year at the Bethel Baptist church. A large congregation, including members of all denominations in the city, attended the joint service. Pastors of the other churches were on the platform with the Rev. Schauer. The speaker's text was from Matthew 11:25 and included the awareness of the benefits they receive from the state real estate commission, it was said by Thomas J. Murphy, assistant commissioner, in speaking to members of the Anaheim Kiwanis club Monday noon. One of the chief functions of the commission is to guard against the invasion of out-of-state real estate promoters using questionable and often illegal methods, the speaker declared. Murphy was presented by Joe Sowder. Regardless of what else might be said about these things, they do not stimulate confidence because all of them are experiments and nobody knows for sure what they will do. Opening day of any legislative session is just another day to a lot of congressmen. They know it takes about a week to get the congressional machinery into operation, so many of the old-timers — unless they hold positions of leadership or committee chairmanships which demand that they be present — deliberately avoid the hullabaloo of opening day. That was as true for the special session as ever. The galleries were packed with spectators, but there were empty seats on the floors of both house and senate. Interestingly, though, the greetings exchanged by members in the cloakrooms and lobbies were less effusive and the talk about legislation was more serious. Illustrative of the changing Washington viewpoint was a conference the other day among some high-ranking office holders. They got around to a discussion of the business recession, and the high spot was reached when one "advanced thinker" suggested flatly that the situation showed the weaknesses of a democratic form of government. He wondered whether socialism wouldn't be the answer — government ownership and operation of all business and industry. He got landed on like the proverbial ton of brick. His two most bitter critics were men who said only a year ago that our system was a bad one. The Rev. U. S. Schauer, pastor of the Salem Evangelical church, was the speaker at the annual Thanksgiving Day service conducted this year at the Bethel Baptist church. A large congregation, including members of all denominations in the city, attended the joint service. Pastors of the other churches were on the platform with the Rev. Schauer. The speaker's text was from Matthew 11:25 and included the phrase, "I thank Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth." These words, he declared, form the basis of everlasting thanksgiving, and embodies a philosophy of life embracing a life of thankfulness. Stinson to Study In Italy for Year George Stinson, for several years a member of the Orange county unit of the California highway patrol and long noted as a singer of ability, leaves in two weeks for a year's study in Italy. It was announced last week. He has obtained a leave of absence from the patrol. Music lovers of the San Francisco area, where Stinson has been stationed recently, raised funds necessary for a year's study. The singer will be accompanied to Italy by Gaetano Merola, director of the San Francisco Opera company, and by his wife and son. Merola predicts a brilliant future for Stinson, declaring that his tenor voice will be ranked with that of Enrico Caruso. Stinson once sang in Anaheim on the same program with the late Madame Schumann-Heink. Guide to Winter Sports Available Just off the press, the Winter Sports Guide for California season 1937-38 is now ready for distribution. Accoding to Chairman R. E. Fisher, winter sports committee, California State Chamber of Commerce, "our guide this year is more complete and more attractive than ever before." It has been designed to furnish all the information necessary for everyone to have a good time in the snow. Not only does it tell the many things that young and old can do, but it gives accurate information on where to go and how to reach the snow areas, from Los Angeles, and the type and price of overnight accommodations. For the better than average skier, maps of the ski trails at the different areas have been reproduced. For the novice and average skier, a well illustrated course in ski instruction is included. A winter sports calendar furnishes information as to the tournaments and special events for the season. A list of the ski clubs with their home grounds, gives a wide list to choose from for membership. These guides are for free distribution and may be obtained from the leading department and sporting goods stores, the major oil companies, transportation lines, chambers of commerce, or the winter sports committee of the state chamber of commerce. COFFEE ON THE RUN Approximately 1,000,000 pounds of coffee and 250,000 pounds of tea are consumed annually on dining cars operated by American railroads. Lois Rebekah Club will Present Play "The Strange Bequest," a three-act comedy drama, will be presented by the Lois Rebekah Thimble club at the I. O. O. F. hall next Tuesday evening. The play was recently offered by Circle Two of the White Temple Ladies' Aid society under the direction of Mrs. Floyd West and Mrs. A. B. Scutt. The theme of the play is that of a strange bequest which brings together heirs and would-be heirs to a fortune. Included in the cast of characters are Warren Schutz, Mrs. B. L. Chandler, Everett Granere, Mrs. A. C. Riuteel, Miss Margaret Nichols, Miss Ruth Shaffer, Mrs. C. W. Anlstrom, Mrs. Lloyd Nichols, Allen Sipple and Frank Flower. Boy Scouts Spend Week End at Ranch The ranch home of William Webb in Silverado canyon was the scene last week end of an outing enjoyed by members of Boy Scout troop 72 of Anaheim. Heading the group was Clinton Hill, scoutmaster, and Dave Proud, assistant scoutmaster. The scouts reached the ranch Saturday morning and immediately established their camp. The remainder of the day was spent in hiking, horseback riding and various games. The boys prepared their own meals. A LONG TRAIN If all the freight cars in service on American railroads were made up into one train, it would reach two thirds of the way around the world at the equator. Ten million dollars worth of buildings are rising for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition at San Francisco. ARTHRITIS Sufferers! 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