anaheim-gazette 1938-01-13

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. TRADEGY IN ANAHEIM Sometimes, it seems, fate metes out tragedy which it is difficult for poor humanity to understand. Into families living, for all the world, in bliss and contentment, there sometimes comes—we know not why, nor how—a blow which seems to take away everything that has made life worth while. The heart of the city goes out to two Anaheim families: The one, now overwhelmed at the loss of as fine a young American boy as any family could have; the other, tragically sorrowed at the circumstances which made their son an unwitting part of the sorrowful occurrence. We can only hope for the couple whose loss now must be so overwhelming that they may take solemn pride in the thought that their son was loved by all who knew him; and that, some day, some way—they know not how or why—they will meet him again. For the other family, we give thanks that their own son was spared. Time—the healer of all things—should fashion him into all they hope that he may be. Accidents, terrible accidents, might come to any of us. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by For the other family, we give thanks that their own son was spared. Time—the healer of all things—should fashion him into all they hope that he may be. Accidents, terrible accidents, might come to any of us. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspaper of the County: Huntington Beach News Newport Beach News Garden Grove News Costa Mesa Globe Westminster Gazette Coastline Dispatch South Coast News Buena Park News Yorba Linda Star Placentia Courter Anasheim Gazette Seal Beach Post La Habra Star Tustin News Brea Progress UNION RACKETEERING MEETS OPPOSITION IN ORANGE COUNTY Not much has been said about it but Orange county business and industrial leaders are expecting to have to fight the battle for free and unmolested conduct of their businesses and for the free use of the public highways. The battle will be part of the war which already has been raging around Los Angeles and will continue to rage for some time to come. In Orange county the citrus and dairy interests expect to be the center of the fight. However it inevitably will drag in almost every other business to some extent especially those which have to depend on truck transportation for their supplies. The aggressor in the fight will be the Teamsters union, the organization headed by Dave Beck of Seattle which already has been active in and around Los Angeles. In a statement last week Beck claimed his organization has 23,000 members in the L. A. area, and he has given it out that they propose to see that every truck is driven by a union member, even if the truck owner owns but one truck and undertakes to drive it himself. He does not even except the rancher who drives his own equipment to deliver his own produce to his own market. The ranchers of Orange county already are organized to combat this situation. An organization of business men also is being formed to work with the farmers. Both already have had a hand in the fight over delivery of hay to the dairy markets around Hynes, over in Los Angeles county. Both also had a hand in settling a labor dispute in a Santa Ana market. So far they have been successful in selves. Which may be too much to expect. The matter popped up in connection with the excitement over the juvenile home matter. John Mitchell is committeeman for the home and as such has had numerous clashes with Juvenile Court Judge Ames and the county group which acts in an advisory capacity. Mitchell has found it increasingly difficult to get along with folks and when Harry Riley of the Third district ventured the opinion that he thought he could get these people together and discuss matters without getting into a fight. Mitchell wanted to know if he was fishing for the job of juvenile committeeman. Riley said he was not, but indicated he would take it over if necessary. At the same time comes up the rumor that N.E. West of the Fifth district would like to be committeeman for the welfare department. This position is now held by Finley of the Santa Ana district, and the department is his sole interest in life, both personally and professionally. If moved out of that place it is hard to figure what Finley would find to do. But the welfare department offers the best chance of any in the court house to distribute patronage in the form of jobs. Hence a supervisor who likes to pass out plums hankers for the place. It is probable that nothing will come of this move, but it indicates something of the situation within the board of supervisors, where harmony and unity of purpose seldom get more than a bare majority. NOTES Inquiries were made at the court house recently regarding the second in a series of articles by Ralph H. Taylor, veteran farm leader and representative of California's major farm operatives, dealing with farm labor problem. In an article, Taylor discusses "Farmer's Answer to 'Cargo'" The newspaper headlines read: "Three Shot in Ford St Riot!" "Trucks Overturned in Blue Strike Battle!" "Northwest Lumber Indu Paralyzed by Strikes!" "Martin Orders Oregon To Out Labor Terrorism!" "Sailors Mutiny in Wage Putte!" "Pickets Drag Court Order Street!" "Green Warns of Impenance Strife!" "Lewis Threatens: No Querer!" "Coast Ship Lines Abandoned" "Beck and Bridges Battle Control of Shipping!" There's another headline, to a more recent one. It reiterates "1937 strike losses cost America five billion dollars!" Scan the headlines in the citing any day's headlines. Then yourself: "Can agriculture afford to submit?" Thugs who seize factories plants, who hold up the United States mails, who fire on peppers and terrorize peaceful workers willing to accept their dictators are also capable of setting first grain fields, firing on prods laden trucks and calling strikes peak harvest seasons—if they get control of farm labor and balked in their demands for orbitant wage scales! And even all demands should be met, who would mean bankruptcy for thousands of farmers, if crops may still rot in the field while the C.I.O. and the A.F. engage in a ruinous battle supremacy—while Lewis or Griff Bridges or Beck, seeks to become the American Stalin or Mussolino." Can agriculture afford it? The ranchers of Orange county already are organized to combat this situation. An organization of business men also is being formed to work with the farmers. Both already have had a hand in the fight over delivery of hay to the dairy markets around Hynes, over in Los Angeles county. Both also had a hand in settling a labor dispute in a Santa Ana market: So far they have been successful in preventing the union organizers from carrying out their threats of boycott intimidation and violence. Leaders in both these organizations have made it plain that they are not opposed to men joining a union if the men wish. They do object to the use of threats to compel unionization, and they object to any restriction of the use of the public highway by those who do not see fit to join a union. What will come of it in Orange county cannot yet be forecast, but there seems to be no question but that the coming valencia orange season will see efforts made by union organizers to press their activities here. The farmers' organization is opposed to union racketeering, and appears to be well enough organized to back up its attitude. As time goes on there will be considerable news about these activities. Some of it will center around the board of supervisors. And some of it will really be "hot." Some dissatisfaction with the committee arrangements within the board of supervisors have been made evident of late, and there is some prospect of a shift, providing those most interested can get together among them- It is probable that nothing will come of this move, but it indicates something of the situation within the board of supervisors, where harmony and unity of purpose seldom get more than a bare majority. NOTES Inquiries were made at the court house recently regarding the legal requirements for a petition for a recall election on a supervisor. The action was directed at Harry Riley of the Third district. The inquiry was made by one of those who regularly have been opposed to any incumbent supervisor and in favor of somebody else, off the theory that a new man might give them jobs. It is reported that this inquirer remarked he could get enough signers from Townsend club members alone. It is not expected anything will come of it. A good deal of publicity has been given in Orange county during past years to George Stinson, "The singing cop." Last week George left for Italy to study voice training, having attracted the attention of Madam Schuman-Heink a few years ago, she smoothing the way for him to go abroad, and encouraging him greatly. Considerable notice was given Stinson's departure in the California dailies, and there was a sizeable item about him in the magazine "Time" last week. They all referred to Stinson as a member of the California highway patrol, but not one of them mentioned Orange county in connection with him. Maybe the Associated Chambers of Commerce should do something about it. LIFT THE FOGI REGISTRATE ANCERTIVE NEW JOBS MORE EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS EXPANSION BETTER TIMES The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California EDITOR'S NOTE:—This is second in a series of articles Ralph H. Taylor, veteran leader and representative California's major farm co-ordinates, dealing with the brand farm produce as 'hot cargo' in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and all principal markets when their demands are rejected. And 'hot cargo' means that no union teamster would dare to haul School Methods Will Be Studied Conference Planned Here Next Monday Night By Educators Modern school methods, evolved to meet the new demands of present day society, will be outlined to Orange county teachers and citizens at the Anaheim high school library Monday night, January 17, at 7:30 o'clock in the first of a 1938 series of education conferences to be conducted by California Teachers' association, southern section, "for the purpose of increasing teachers service to society by constant improvement of class room technique." The conference here will deal with the subject; "What Has Modern Education to Offer to the Schools of Today?" William B. Brown, director of high school curriculum of the Los Angeles city schools will open the conference with a discussion of the planning and organization of a modern school program. Dr. F. C. Wootan, professor of education of Claremont colleges, will outline methods by which local community resources may be utilized in a school program. Dr. C. C. Trillingham, assistant superintendent of Los Angeles county schools and who, as chairman of the teachers' association modern education committee, arranged the conference, will preside over a group discussion of modern school methods. In announcing the conference here Dr. Trillingham particularly urged parents to attend. "Parents as well as teachers," said Dr. Trillingham, "should be acquainted with the program of WASHINGTON From what one heard congressional offices thru the big "trust-busting" isn't likely to be such a campaign after all. On surprisingly, is that they seem to be as many big be "busted" as some formally think. By pure coincidence wise the anti-monopoly has launched just a few days the unemployment ceased made public, showing that 000 persons were jobless public reaction wasn't hoped it would be. Fe were inclined to blame "monopolies" for unemp Casual conversationington before and just regular session started what congressmen in general thinking. One person w "Isn't it a shame what monopolies are doing another would reply: "but name me a big monopoly is doing these things." The original critic, after local utilities and railroad communities and phone system would say that all these alleged rigid regulation by both federal agencies. Then the critic, forget stiff competition that exists suggest: "Well, how about automobiles?" And tioner would reply: "W mobiles are certainly b chines today than 10 ye- yet the average price is than a decade ago. I monopoly there?" And EDITOR'S NOTE:—This is second in a series of articles by RALPH H.TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California newspaper headlines read: Three Shot in Ford Strike Bucks Overturned in Bloody Battle! Northwest Lumber Industry wzzed by Strikes!" Martin Orders Oregon to Wipe Labor Terrorism!" Torons Mutiny in Wage Discrimination Kets Drag Court Order in Green Warns of Impending Lewis Threatens: 'No Quartz East Ship Lines Abandoned!' Back and Bridges Battle for Sale of Shipping!" There's another headline, too—there're recent one. It reads: "strike losses cost America billion dollars!" In the headlines in the cities; day's headlines. Then ask itself: "Can agriculture afford it?" Gigs who seize factories and mails, who hold up the United States mails, who fire on police terrorize peaceful workers uniting to accept their dictation, so capable of setting fire to fields, firing on produce-trucks and calling strikes at harvest seasons—if they once control of farm labor and are held in their demands for extant wage scales! And even if demands should be met, which mean bankruptcy for tens thousands of farmers, farm may still rot in the fields of the C.I.O. and the A.F. of L.A., in a ruinous battle forracy—while Lewis or Green, or Beck, seeks to become American Stalin or Mussolini! Agriculture afford it? brand farm produce as 'hot cargo' in San Francisco, Chicago, New York and all principal markets when their demands are rejected. And 'hot cargo' means that no union teamster would dare to haul such produce; no union store would dare to handle it; no union member would dare to buy it. That is a serious threat, as California turkey growers—who were given their choice of ruin or union dictation, shortly before Christmas, know from experience. But agriculture has two possible defenses against such "rule or ruin" practices. Each, however, requires aUnited industry, ready to pool its funds and resources and to act as a unit to fight off disaster. Agriculture might, for example, capitulate — invite the "beef squads" and the organizers to come in and take over; it might make Dave Beck president of the Farm Bureau and Harry Bridges head of the Grange; it might grant the five-day week and double pay for over-time; gladly pay all wage scales demanded. Then it might sit back and let food prices soar until the general public stepped in to demand an end to it. That, of course, would invite national disaster; it might well end in a Fascist dictatorship! But agriculture wants no part of Fascism; nor does it want Communism, with its reign of terror like that experienced in Soviet Russia. There is, then, another defense—a drastic, but thoroughly American defense against injustice. If labor despots, drunk with power, declare California farm products 'Hot Cargo', then—as has been proposed by several organizations—agriculture might boycott any city which permits the 'Hot Cargo' Dr. C. C. Trillingham, assistant superintendent of Los Angeles county schools and who, as chairman of the teachers' association modern education committee, arranged the conference, will preside over a group discussion of modern school methods. In announcing the conference here Dr. Trillingham particularly urged parents to attend. "Parents as well as teachers," said Dr. Trillingham, "should be acquainted with the program of the modern school. The purpose of these conferences is twofold: To improve teaching methods and to bring about an understanding by parents as to what the schools are trying to accomplish and why." Teachers attending the conference will be granted institute credit, County Superintendent of Schools Ray Adkinson, has ruled. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS Latest banking figures show that there are now approximately 42-500,000 savings accounts in all types of banks throughout the United States, with total deposits of about $23,500,000,000. The average sum in each account is $691.62. embargo. It could go still further and boycott all union label goods, or at least those of the offending unions. It might say to its home-town merchants, who know its problems, "So long as you handle the goods manufactured by members of that union, which is seeking to destroy our business, we must trade elsewhere." It might say to San Francisco—if San Francisco "beef squads" are terrorizing the rural areas—"We are exceedingly sorry, but until our workers are safe from intimidation and our trucks are safe on your city streets, we must trade in some other city." It might say to public officials who fail to maintain law and order, "Sorry, but we're voting for the other fellow!" (Next:—"Farmers Don't Like Boycotts, but . . .") On January 28 the NEW Telephone Directory closes for printing On January 28 the NEW Telephone Directory closes for printing If you have no Telephone ORDER NOW and be in the new book Be in the new book’s Yellow Pages of business information and display advertising. FOR SERVICE, LISTINGS OR ADVERTISING— Just Call BUSINESS OFFICE 217 N. LEMON ST. ANAHEIM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY Anaheim 2101 WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS From what one hears around congressional offices these days, the big "trust-busting" campaign isn't likely to be such a vigorous campaign after all. One reason, surprisingly, is that there doesn't seem to be as many big "trusts" to be "busted" as some folks apparently think. By pure coincidence or otherwise the anti-monopoly drive was launched just a few days before the unemployment census was made public, showing that 10,000-000 persons were jobless. And the public reaction wasn't what some hoped it would be. Few people were inclined to blame vague "monopolies" for unemployment. Casual conversation in Washington before and just after the regular session started showed what congressmen in general were thinking. One person would say: "Isn't it a shame what these big monopolies are doing?" And another would reply: "Sure it is; but name me a big monopoly that is doing these things." The original critic, after naming local utilities and railroads in certain communities and the telephone system would stop. And the questioner would point out that all these alleged monopolies already were subject to the most rigid regulation by both state and federal agencies. Then the critic, forgetting the stiff competition that exists, would suggest: "Well, how about steel—and automobiles?" And the questioner would reply: "Well, automobiles are certainly better machines today than 10 years ago and yet the average price is $200 less than a decade ago. Is there a monopoly there?" And he would add: "Do you think that if there had less to do with forcing prices upward than any other group in society." "After all," as one congressman put it, "when unions force the cost of labor up and when the government forces the cost of raw material up, the only thing the producer can do is raise his price to meet the increased cost. If he doesn't, he goes out of business." Despite this general attitude, there will be a lot of talk before the session is over about "strengthening the anti-trust laws." But it will be largely talk. And whatever amendments are put through won't be very stringent. Because Washington, in and out of congress, knows that if any weakness exists it is not in the law but in the enforcement of present laws. In this connection, the National Association of Manufacturers, in a statement commenting on the monopoly chatter, asked: "The question naturally arises if there are such offenders, why were they not brought to trial? Who are they? What are their offenses? Why have they not been prosecuted? Why are they tried on the radio and not in court?" Students Urged to Seek Scholarships Senior students in Orange county high schools, who expect to enter the University of California at Berkeley in the fall of this year should consider applying for one of the many scholarships available to freshman students entering the university, according to Ross E. Crane, assistant farm advisor. 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