anaheim-gazette 1937-12-23

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. "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" In the heavens, there are stars that shine—as radiant as the Star of long ago that changed the course of man and the rolling tides of history. In the air—if you listen carefully—there are happy harmonies; carols of Yuletide ecstasy. In the store and the shop, office and the bank, there's a cherry bustle of unprecedented activity. And in the houses of men, there are cupboards closed; closets locked; rooms forbidden—mysterious packages suddenly whisked into mother's room or father's den. There are eager eyes that peer up the chimney! All California, in festive mood, blazes with light. There are the gay-colored lights of a million Christmas trees. There are street lights, beaming through the night with festooned brilliancy. And there are the eyes of children, quickly illumined like candles on a tree! There's sudden shrill laughter; then a hush of expectancy. There's father coming home, trying to act stern, but looking like a benevolent St. Nick, shorn of his whiskers. There's life and laughter, good-fellowship and banter. And on every hand, there's a strange air of mystery! If we could fathom all this, we would be supermen, indeed. But no man can fathom it., for the Ruler of the Universe hath fashioned it. The spirit of Christmas is part of that unfathomable mystery which we happily accept, only illumined like candles on a tree! There’s sudden shrill laughter; then a hush of expectancy. There’s father coming home, trying to act stern, but looking like a benevolent St. Nick, shorn of his whiskers. There’s life and laughter, good-fellowship and banter. And on every hand, there’s a strange air of mystery! If we could fathom all this, we would be supermen, indeed. But no man can fathom it, for the Ruler of the Universe hath fashioned it. The spirit of Christmas is part of that unfathomable mystery which we happily accept, only half understanding. If men and children can be like this once a year—why not always? But even as we long for the eternal Christmas—with the brotherhood that could banish wrong and blot out fear—we are devoutly thankful that at least we have it, once a year. And so now we say, with every good wish for the coming New Year, the words we wish might be timeless and universal: “Merry Christmas!” “ISMS” AND PAYCHECKS There are those in America who contend that the American scheme of things is out-worn and out-moded; that we should throw out the profit system, individual initiative and popular government ant get us a good, hard-fisted dictator, or perhaps some Stalin-trained expert in Communism. Even in California we find them—these champions of “isms.” And invariably they seek to sow their seeds of ditsrust and dissatisfaction in the ranks of labor. But how well does labor fare in the lands of “isms?” Forbes Magazine, using data compiled from International Labor Office records, has published a paycheck comparison that should be read by workers and employers alike. And having read, there should be far fewer champions for “isms.” Here’s the record: | Hourly | Average | | :--- | :--- | | Wage | Annual | | Rates | Income | Russia (Communism) ..... 18.87c $ 552 Germany (Fascism) ..... 24.5c 718 United States (Democracy) ..... 61.6c $1,275 United States (Democracy) ..... 61.6c $1,275 So California repudiated “single tax” by increasing ties each time it was offered an offer to repeal a tax—different! So the new bait, now avail on almost any California corner, reads like this. “Sign this petition which bold red letters) Repeals the Tax, prohibits future sales... YOUR GIFT-HUNTING DAYS ARE NUMBERED . . . Choose an ELGIN now! Ask about our convenient budget or lay-away plans of purchase! ● Christmas is "just around the corner!" That means it's high time to come in and see our Elgin watches—the most beautiful timepieces we've seen in many a year! Ask especially about the remarkable new 21-jewel Lord Elgins for men and the 19-jewel Lady Elgins for women. They're bound to be America's Number 1 gifts this year! Elgin prices: $18.50 to $750. Try Our Budget Payment Plan Our Name on the Box Adds Much to the Gift But Nothing to the Cost. E. C. KENDRICK 155 W. Center Street YOU SAID IT, BIG BOY! HOLY SMOKE! LOOK! SOMEBODY'S BEEN RAISING PRICES! Edison Employes Promote Safety A safe driving program designed to promote safety on city streets and the open highways has been adopted by employees of the Southern California Edison company, according to William May Garland, of Los Angeles, president of the California Safety Council Under the leadership of Fred B Lewis, Edison company vice president and general manager, men and women employed by the Edison company have personally subscribed to the safety program, which represents the voluntary effort of 3,500 persons to help reduce traffic accidents. Simple and practical, the Edison safe driving program was designed especially to promote safety during the crowded holiday season, and will extend on throughout 1938. Edison employees have volunteered to: Faithfully observe all traffic regulations, both as motorists and pedestrians. Extend every courtesy to other motorists. Freely give right of way to pedestrians. Cooperate for better conservation of life and property on streets and highways as a personal every-day and continuing obligation of a good citizen. "It is gratifying to the California Safety Council that the employees of the Southern California Edison company have pledged their efforts toward reducing traffic accidents," Garland said. "The number of large companies in California whose men and women have enlisted in this year-around safety campaign is growing." WASHINGTON The ways of Washington citizens are sometimes to the uninitiated. The stance, the recent missions by congressional that they did not intend pass the farm and wage in the special sessions get them into conference at the regular session. Actually, the leader tention of letting the stop at that stage. After trying to do was win some members who were full about the bills but vote for them now if they would have another them at the next session. After all, the wage farm bills were two in the special session was to end the special session final action on either complete admission of the program. And the program, incidentally, program which was the regular session with January a year ago. The National Labor board doesn't know what jump these days. American Federation of nurses it of showing toward John Lewis and O. So the board begins its viewpoint slightly. And then one of the Steel Workers committee—set up by—takes the board to tening to the "sabre" the A. F. of L. Wild-time "confidence games"—money-making machine race—the unclaimed estate in Spain, magic elixir that its barkers would make old men sing, and young men wise—gone the way of the world. Perpetual Motion and The attainment of Youth, gold bricks bargain-counter sales of the Hall are too crude to fool up-and-coming Californian of twentieth century. But man, it seems, is no lessIBLE. Like a trout that has been suspicious of salmon eggs, seen too many of them, hears away from the too-often-red round, red lures, but takes water to strike at a skillily rest fly. A change of bail he's ready for the hook. Cynical philosophy, perhaps, a truthful appraisal—for at least a goodly proportion of California's citizenry. California voters for example, have repudiated old, discredited "single tax" (orbitant land tax) at no less than a half dozen elections—by overwhelming majorities. The story that "the private owner-of land is against natural price," as expounded by Henry urge, was a little too much for independent farmers and homeowners. And the idea that they should bear the whole load of governmental support, merely because they had, by frugality and lack of struggle and privation, acquired a piece of property, was patent-remedy that tasted bad, matter how glib the spieler. California repudiated the single tax" by increasing majorities each time it was offered. But offer to repeal a tax—that's parent! So the new bait, now available almost any California street-seller, reads like this: Sign this petition which (in red letters) Repeals the Sales prohibits future sales taxes, Repeals the Use Tax, the Private Car Tax, the Riley-Stewart Property Tax Limitation for State Purposes; Exempts immediately $1000 of assessed value of improvements occupied by owner as a home and all remaining assessed value of improvements and personal property from taxation in nine years at the rate of 10 per cent per annum." The taxpayer who wouldn't be interested in all that "relief"—all wrapped up in a single package—wouldn't be tax-conscious. It sounds like Santa Claus in one of his grander moments. But California voters, by this time, should have learned, of course, that the only real way to "recal taxes" is to lower the cost of government. And when nothing is said of reduced governmental expenditures, it would be wise to inquire what tax is proposed as a substitute for the taxes to be repealed. In this instance, it's the same old tax in a new wrapper—the "single tax," masquerading as a repealer. Last year, the state supreme court barred the "single tax"-sales tax repeal act from the ballot for the same type of deception, except that last year the attempt at misrepresentation was incorporated in the title of the act, while this year the bait comes in a handbill (to evade court action), with the handbill more conspicuous than the joker-laden petition accompanying it. Tens of thousands of California citizens already have succumbed to the lure and signed these initiative petitions—petitions for an L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. KUCHEL Attorneys at Law 410-11 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim Phone 2523 Merry Christmas! Assuring You, One and All, of Our Sincere Appreciation for your friendliness. We Extend Our Wish For A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year! Johnnie Cyprien's Paint Store 239 West Center Street Anaheim, California WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS The ways of Washington's politicians are sometimes mystifying to the uninitiated. Take, for instance, the recent "private" admissions by congressional leaders that they did not intend to finally pass the farm and wage-hour bills in the special sessions but just to get them into conference between the house and senate for consideration at the regular January session. Actually, the leaders had no intention of letting the two bills stop at that stage. All they were trying to do was win votes from some members who were doubtful about the bills but who might vote for them now if they thought they would have another crack at them at the next session. After all, the wage-hour and farm bills were two reasons why the special session was called, and to end the special session without final action on either would be a complete admission of defeat of the program. And the legislative program, incidentally, is the same program which was put before the regular session which met in January a year ago. The National Labor Relations board doesn't know which way to jump these days. First, the American Federation of Labor accuses it of showing "favoritism" toward John Lewis and the C. I. O. So the board begins to change its viewpoint slightly. And then one of the leaders of the Steel Workers Organizing committee—set up by the C. I. O.—takes the board to task for listening to the "sabre rattling" of the A. F. of L. Most Washington observers believe that the trouble could have Forest Supervisor Goes to New Field A B. Everts, assistant forest supervisor on the Cleveland forest since July 1, 1936, has been transferred to the regional forester's office in San Francisco. Everts, who was transferred to the Cleveland from the division of timber management, took up his new duties in the division of fire control on December 15. Norman J. Farrell is taking Everts' place on the Cleveland as staff man in charge of fire control. Farrell comes from the Klamath national forest where he has been district ranger on the Siskiyou district for a number of years. Previous to this, he worked out of the regional office on timber stand improvement. Tests in Colorado for Drivers Strict Colorado car owners who are involved in accidents hereafter will be forced to take a new driver's examination, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Examinations for new licenses have become stricter and failures to pass tests have risen to 12 per cent as compared to less than one per cent previously. MR. AND MRS. A. W. CLEAVER: MR. IVORY SOAP: MRS. ZERO SOFT WATER: MR. AND MRS. A. W. CLEAVER: MR. IVORY SOAP: MRS. ZERO SOFT WATER: And all our faithful and efficient help: wish all mankind a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. Incidentally don't forget our telephone number is Anaheim 4503. Call us up and start the New Year right by having us do your laundering and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the beautiful work we do. THE SANITARY LAUNDRY RELIABLE RESPONSIBLE WILLIAM T. WALLOP, President DR. W. L. BIGHAM, Vice-President FRED A. BACKS, Secretary ELMER E. BRUCE. WILLIAM T. WALLOP, President DR. W. L. BIGHAM, Vice-President FRED A. BACKS, Secretary ELMER E. BRUCE, Assistant Secretary H. M. ADAMS, Vice President, Gibbs Lumber Co. A. E. SCHUMACHER, S. Q. R. Store H. H. BENJAMIN, Banker JOHN W. PRICE, Inspector MISS FLORA LAUBER MISS MADELINE LUMSDON WE, of the Savings Loan and Building Association, of Anaheim, take this opportunity to express our Sincereest Appreciation for your friendship and to extend Our Most Cordial Wish For a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! The Savings Loan and Building Association of Anaheim 211 East Center Street Anaheim, California