anaheim-gazette 1938-02-03

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. ANAHEIM'S NEW INDUSTRY It has long been thought among many citrus growers that at least part of the future of the industry was bound up in the successful canning of juice and other by-products. Much experimentation, privately and by the co-operatives, has gone on in the last several years. Many private enterprises have flourished and made money in this field. The co-operative marketing groups, until now, have not gone into juice canning seriously. Cal-Juices Inc., was recently organized, as a subsidiary of the Mutual Orange Distributors, to go directly into the canning of citrus fruit juice and other products of the citrus industry. The force behind this incorporation came from a group of local M. O. D. citrus growers who were far sighted and courageous enough to go ahead and attack their problem. We are very proud that this industry has chosen Anaheim as the site for their factory. We feel that this decision was highly proper as the 'Mother Colony' is the center of the Valencia orange. May success and achievement follow their For want of a better name, let's call him "Big Hearted Harry"! In almost every community you'll find him—a generous, whole-souled chap, with a heart as big as all out doors, who has never been known to turn down anyone in need, even when hard-pressed to keep up his own end. "Big Hearted Harry" can be depended upon to lead off in any call for subscriptions, either for charity or community betterment; more than that, he usually excels his pro rata; he reaches for the check, at luncheon and dinner; he gives so liberally to his church, that even his pastor, knowing his financial status, sometimes worries about it; he makes personal loans to friends, knowing that eventually he will be forced to say, "Forget it." But when Harry dies, or gets ill, or loses his job, or goes broke, quite frequently it develops that he took care of everyone but his wife and family! And even the friends who borrowed from him are likely to say, "It's too bad about Harry; he let his heart run away with his head." Cal-Juices Inc., was recently organized, as a subsidiary of the Mutual Orange Distributors, to go directly into the canning of citrus fruit juice and other products of the citrus industry. The force behind this incorporation came from a group of local M. O. D. citrus growers who were far sighted and courageous enough to go ahead and attack their problem. We are very proud that this industry has chosen Anaheim as the site for their factory. We feel that this decision was highly proper as the 'Mother Colony' is the center of the Valencia orange. May success and achievement follow their efforts. 20TH CENTURY "BLACK PLAGUE" A new scourge—"the Black Plague of the Twentieth Century"—has swept over much of the civilized world during the last few decades, destroying personal liberty, engulfing democracy and bringing mass tragedy to millions of liberty-loving people. The story of this new scourge—a controlled press, compelled to distort and suppress news and robbed of its right of free editorial expression—is graphically told by Carl W. Ackerman, veteran Dean of Journalism at Columbia University, in his twenty-fourth annual report. And accompanying the Ackerman report is a chart of the world, indicating the extent to which "The Black Plague" has spread—tracing the rapid loss of freedom of speech, freedom of action and popular government in every nation which has succumbed to governmental press censorship. It is an illuminating document, worthy of the consideration of every American citizen who values his personal liberty and his citizenship. Dean Ackerman, out of the wisdom of his years, has drawn a vivid picture. A controlled press, he points, is the first step in the establishment of any dictatorship; an essential step in crushing opposition and halting freedom of expression. And dictators—to remain dictators—must ever be at war, or on the verge of war; their reign, born of violence, is dependent on violence to maintain its virility. American fathers and mothers, with sons who would answer the call to arms if this nation engaged in war, should ponder the Ackerman report; American citizens when they hear some bureaucrat demand a muzzled press, should recall what the "Black Plague" has brought elsewhere. An independent press, as Dean Ackerman declares, "should be the highest expression of human liberty". Sometimes, because of human frailties, it may fall short of its high mission. But if one newspaper abuses its privileges, there will shortly be some other newspaper to accept the challenge. For this is FREE America, land of a free press. Let's guard it—if we value peace and liberty! LET'S TAKE THE WHEEL When our Ship of State is calmly breasting the long swells of good times, we are often lulled into a false sense of that somewhat commonplace story has vital application today in California. Instead of applying to an occasional, lovable, improvident citizen, it may well apply to the entire state—unless California voters realize that only disaster can come from being thoughtless, prodigal Good Samarans. Government, in the last two years, has assumed two obligations heretofore unknown to government—relief and old age pensions. No one can deny that relief was a necessary outgrowth of depression; men and women and children cannot be allowed to go hungry. No one can deny, either, that old age pensions represent a splendid humanitarian effort to meet the problems of the aged. Banishing the fear of want and privation in old age is a worthy objective of an enlightened society. But California, unless it wants to invite bankruptcy, can ill afford to play "Big Hearted Harry" to the rest of the nation. Already heralded throughout the United States as the state with the biggest relief payments and the most liberal old age pension benefits, it needs to take account of stock and think about "the wife and family." The need for getting back to fundamentals and not permitting our hearts to run away with our heads is given new emphasis by the results of a recent nation-wide survey to determine whether needy people preferred "work relief" or "direct relief." In the nation as a whole, it is reassuring that the great majority preferred to give their labor in return for government aid. But it is also worthy of note that California reported a greater percentage preferring "direct relief"—or a government dole, with no labor required—than any other state in the union! In short, California already has become the haven for thousands of shiftless indigents who have nursed the idea that "the government owes LET'S TAKE THE WHEEL. When our Ship of State is calmly breasting the long swells of good times, we are often lulled into a false sense of security. But in troublous times we must select as master, mates and crew, men who are capable of driving safely through buffeting and crashing seas. There are tides and currents, reefs and shoal water in the sea of economic, political and social affairs; forces strong enough or treacherous enough to wreck our Ship. Hurricane warnings are hung for 1938; lowering clouds appear, scudding winds and angry combers show on the course for the coming year. And we who ride on the Ship must carefully select the crew which will carry us through the dirty weather ahead. As voters we choose masters and mates—men and measures. This year let every voter take individual responsibility for navigating the vessel. Let's not travel by dead reckoning, but carefully study the ballot, which is the chart by which we set our course. Let us determine what's under the surface waters. On doubtful measures like the "Single Tax", the Garrison Bond Act and others on which taxpayers' groups and civic organizations already have issued warnings, let's take soundings of discover hidden reefs which might rip the hull and beach our craft. Let's study the tide and current tables of authority and opinion; the character and experience of the men who will steer the Ship. By intelligent study and careful analysis the voters can bring a trim craft to safe harbor; and at the year's end, Quatermaster 1938 can shout "eight bells and all's well" as he turns over the watch. While the New Dealers were drawing up their plans for a newer and more prosperous America we believe it would have been better had they eliminated that part of the plan which called for a recession. Great Britain, according to cable dispatches, is cheered by the increase in the number of new babies and building permits. Maybe they planned it that way. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Oh, he floats through the air with the greatest of ease. This daring young man on the flying skis is taking a high jump on one of the excellent ski slides right here in our own West. Every year more people are learning what glorious fun Winter sports can be and discovering how pleasant and easy it is to reach the West's wonderful snow playgrounds by warm, comfortable Greyhound bus them a living" and who look upon California as the ideal "Big Hearted Harry." Numerous schemes, without doubt, will appear on the November ballot this year to boost relief payments, or increase old age pension benefits: California's present old age pension—$35 per month—is the highest in the nation. Admittedly, no old person can have many luxuries on $35 per month. But California, already big-hearted, as compared to other states, must face realities: If this state should boost its old age pension to $50 or $100 per month (as many advocate), it would naturally become the Mecca of old people from every section of the country. And if California's influx of needy and indigent aged continues, California taxpayers will break under the load—and will themselves become applicants for relief and old age benefits! Sponsors of bigger relief payments and more liberal old age pensions fall into several categories. There are sincere idealists, seeking to improve life for "the submerged classes" — but often blind to practicalities. Then there Somewhat commonplace vital application today in California. Instead of applying professional, lovable, improvise, it may well apply to state—unless Californiaize that only disaster from being thoughtless, good Samarans. In the last two assumed two obligations unknown to govern-ief and old age pensions. An deny that relief was outgrowth of depres- and women and children not be allowed to go. No one can deny, either, age pensions represent a humanitarian effort to problems of the aged. The fear of want and in old age is a worthy of an enlightened society. California, unless it wants bankruptcy, can ill affay "Big Hearted Harry" of the nation. Already throughout the United State with the big-payments and the most old age pension benefits, it take account of stock and out "the wife and fam-ied for getting back toitals and not permitting us to run away with our given new emphasis by so of a recent nation-wide determine whether needy referred "work relief" or relief." In the nation as it is reassuring that the priority preferred to give in return for govern-ief. But it is also worthy that California reported a percentage preferring "diligence"—or a government dole, labor required—than any in the union! In short, already has become the thousands of shiftless who have nursed the "the government owes Sponsors of bigger relief payments and more liberal old age pensions fall into several categories. There are sincere idealists, seeking to improve life for "the submerged classes" — but often blind to practicalities. Then there are those who desire to share the benefits of society without contributing equivalent benefits—"the government owes me a living" contingent. And finally, there are the political opportunists and professional racketeers who seek to make such causes serve their own selfish purposes. But regardless of how and where such movements are "inspired," if California goes off the deep end in a spree of unthinkin sentimentality, California farmers, merchants, workers, homeowners—California's hard-working citizenry generally—will find themselves in the role of the community sentimentist who generously takes care of everyone but his wife and family. Soil Conservation Tour is Announced An opportunity to view soil conservation practices in the La Habra and Cucumonga demonstration areas is given to all who are interested on Tuesday, February 8. Those attending are asked to assemble at the Murphy ranch pumping plant near Page's service station on 101 highway, west of La Habra, at 9:30 o'clock. Work in the La Habra area will be inspected in the forenoon and in the Cucamonga area in the afternoon. Points of interest to be seen on the trip will include contour furrowing, annual and permanent cover crops, controlled terrace outlets, pipe overfalls, basin listing, concrete and earth-filled dams and bank protection, according to W. M. Cory, assistant farm advisor. The itinerary is such as to permit those who wish to bring a lunch to stop at a park in Ontario and those who do not to eat one of the restaurants. The tour is under the joint auspices of the agricultural extension This daring young man on the flying skis is taking a high jump on one of the excellent ski slides right here in our own West. Every year more people are learning what glorious fun Winter sports can be and discovering how pleasant and easy it is to reach the West's wonderland snow playgrounds by warm, comfortable Greyhound bus. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWEEN A Compilation of Observation and Commentation and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County Huntington Beach News Newport Beach News Westminster Gazette Buena Park News Anaheim Gazette Seal Beach Post Brea Progress SO MANY CRIMINALS ARE MERE BOYS Those who visit the court house often and roam around the corridors of the main building frequently observe deputies taking prisoners back and forth between the court rooms and the county jail. Handcuffed together sometimes in groups of four or five, they march along in varying styles, some defiant, some downcast, some just stupid. But the thing that strikes the observer is that nine out of ten of the prisoners seem to be little more than boys. Practically all are young men, many not out of their 'teens. Judge James Allen, handling much of the criminal work in superior court, has had an exceptional opportunity to note this youthfulness in the prisoners brought before him, and over a period of years to conclude that the average age of the offenders is getting lower and lower. Last week he was led to remark upon the subject when a group of 13 prisoners were before him at one time, most of them on felony charges. He stopped the proceedings to take a census of ages. This census revealed that the average age of the men in the dock was 25 years and 4 months and that of the 12 men before him 7 were accused of burglary, four of grand theft, two for isuing fictitious checks and non-support. The youngest prisoner was years old and the oldest 29 years. With the exception of two those accused of burglary under 21 years of age and two accused burglar were for additional accusation of theft. "The reason I am taking census." Judge Allen told sporn in the court, "is to call attention to crime conditions today want the people to know that majority of crime in California committed by men under 30 years of age." Later in commenting on revealed in the census Judge pointed out that of the men accused of burglary, five them were under 21 years of age. Two of these youths were years old, two were 19 years old, and one had recently passed his 20th birthday. NOTES After the first couple of flurry over the accusative Supervisor West by the jury, things quieted down rapidly. By the first of this there was not much discussion about the matter around the seat. Most people seem content let the affair take its course. In West's own district chief result is to clinch the viction already held that W. L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. KUCHEL. Attorneys at Law 410-11 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim Phone 2523 In the nation as it is reassuring that the priority preferred to give in return for govern-mental support, California reported a percentage preferring "di-affect" or a government dole, labor required—than any other in the union! In short, already has become the thousands of shiftless who have nursed the "the government owes." Pol Enforced Valley Highway Planning to enjoy its plans in Yosemite valley are to observe the controls affect on the All-Year according to the National automobile club. Due to reason under way between and the valley, the road iceburg to Arch Rock is control. In-going controls iceburg promptly at 7, o'clock in the morning 4:44 in the afternoon. Cars are station when the convoys must wait until the control. No traffic is per-fer 4 o'clock on this route. Miles from Merced to and the conservative will allow two hours for leaving the valley are 3:30 and 11:30 o'clock and 4:30 o'clock. No cars permitted to leave the valley All-Year highway after clock. Blanketing ten counties of Central and Southern California... feeding the great power arteries of crowded cities... seeking out a tiny isolated mountain cabin... penetrating the oil fields... the wires of the Edison System are an essential factor in the well-being of every human being living in this territory. Electricity is the servant of the individual—of industry—of agriculture—of commerce. It serves a million masters, willingly, faithfully and economically. It is a community servant. The Edison Company is a com-munity enterprise—owned by 108,000 stockholders and operated by 4,000 employees for the benefit of the entire population of this Southwest Empire. Its revenue is redistributed to the people in the form of wages, payment for material, equipment and supplies, interest to the shareholders and taxes to the government. Physically, economically and in virtually every other sense, the Edison Company is an integral part of the territorial it serves. It is built into the very structure of Central and Southern California. Those wires over the Southwest, then, are a connecting link between the constituent members of the Edison Company—consumers, stockholders and employees. This "Company," working together, will continue to provide an electric service fitted to every need of our community. L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. KUCHEL. Attorneys at Law 410-11 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim Phone 2523 Tunneling Record Set On Aqueduct Driving through solid granite at a rate of nearly 30 feet a day, hard-rock tunnel crews in the Cabazon heading of the 13-mile San Jacinto tunnel established an all-time record when they excavated 920 feet during the month of January, according to tabulations received this week in the office of F. E. Weymouth, general manager of the Metropolitan Water district. Bettering by 61 feet the previous record which had been established in November, 1937, the January record is said to be the best that has ever been established in a single heading of the San Jacinto tunnel. Complete progress reports for the month also indicate that the 1433 feet total progress made in all main headings of the tunnel is the best month's progress since February, 1936. With more than ten miles of the 13-mile tunnel now excavated, work is being pushed forward at four working faces. The new headings recently placed in operation at the Lawrence access adit of the tunnel have materially added to the excavation progress, according to water district engineers. Approximately 1100 men are now engaged in the construction of the San Jacinto tunnel, which is one of the last major links in the 202 mile metropolitan aqueduct. QUESTIONS COLLEGE MATHEMATICS—First Year 1—What is the algebraic scale? LITERATURE—Second Year 2—For what is Samuel Pepys noted? SCIENCE—Third Year 3—What is food? HISTORY—Fourth Year 4—What is the mourning color in China? HIGH SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY—First Year 5—At what spot on earth are all directions south? CHEMISTRY—Second Year 6—What makes milk sour? PHILIOLOGY—Third Year 7—What major languages are used in Belgium? MATHEMATICS—Fourth Year 8—One meter equals how many inches? ELEMENTARY HISTORY—Second Grade 9—Give another name for Fourth of July. GEOGRAPHY—Fourth Grdae 10—What is the equator? ASTRONOMY—Sixth Grade 11—Do Eskimos ever see the sun overhead? CHEMISTRY—Eighth Grade 12—What is the silvery liquid in a thermometer? ANSWERS 1—The algebraic scale extends indefinitely in opposite directions from Anaheim, Calif., Feb. 3, 1938. Public School Week Starts on April 25 Public schools week this year will be observed during the week beginning Monday, April 25, according to a proclamation issued here today by James T. Fraser, grand master of Masons of California, and addressed to the 130,000 members of the order in the state. The celebration this year marks the nineteenth annual observance of the event, which was originally established to call public attention to, and aid in correcting a critical condition in the public schools due to a shortage of teaching personnel because of war conditions. politically "through." The sudden end of the frozen fruit case at Anaheim was a welcome, especially in that community. There was quite a lot of downright bitterness in connection with the whole affair, starting away back in the last valencia season. The two principals involved pleaded guilty and were fined $300 each. Disappointed Convict (back on the rock pile after several years): "Taint altered a bit, 'as it? I thought all these years they'd have introduced some labor-savin' devices." Every shoe in our stock Every style in our store SALE FLORSHEIM SHOES $8'45 A few styles higher We haven't held back a single style —or a single famous Florsheim feature from Flarewedge shoes that won't "run-over," and Flexole shoes cushioned for comfort, to Feeture Arch shoes that flex with your feet as you walk. Don't delay your visit. YUNGBLUTH'S 145 West Center Street, Anaheim