anaheim-gazette 1938-04-07

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. TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN A news story of last week tells of a flood of letters addressed to Governor Merriam from residents of the State of Minnesota asking what qualifications the state requires in order for one to receive $100 a month pensions. Of course, there is no such pension law in California, although our state does have one of the most liberal laws respecting aid to the aged of any place in all the world. The news story serves to illustrate a problem pending in our state at the moment. The theory upon which the present state law is conceived is aid to bona-fide Californians. Of course, residents in any part of the country can remove to California, take up their residence here and, after a comparatively short period of time, qualify for state aid, assuming, of course, that the other requirements have been met. That is exactly what has been happening. In too many cases this state has received new residents whose sole and only desire was ultimately to obtain the benefit of our liberal aid to the aged law. As the Governor said, Minnesotans are welcome to come to California, but they must come with the understanding that there is not now any $100 per month pension law awaiting them. This state's first concern is the care of its own elderly citizens. Spring heals the scars of water! It is nature's law of compensation—a law of greater importance than all the man-made laws of congress and the state legislature. And King Winter's devastation which broke all bounds and records during the torrential rain season just ended, already is looming less devastating. California's farmers in hardest-hit flood areas, even they take inventory on the rife havoc wrought by the most "unusual" weather in the state history, are finding some unscheduled assets to stack up against the storm's aftermath of liabilities. Most important, in cash value perhaps, is the fact that hundreds of thousands of acre feet of water have been added to underground reservoirs, guaranteeing an ample supply for irrigation purposes and greatly reduced pumping costs. Dr. George P. Clements, head of the agricultural department at the Los Angeles chamber of commerce, reports that citrus growers and ranchers in Los Angeles county, where flood damage was exceedingly heavy, will benefit years to come as a result of replenishment of their water sources. "Enough rain was harvested our dams and by natural percolation." That is exactly what has been happening. In too many cases this state has received new residents whose sole and only desire was ultimately to obtain the benefit of our liberal aid to the aged law. As the Governor said, Minnesotans are welcome to come to California, but they must come with the understanding that there is not now any $100 per month pension law awaiting them. This state's first concern is the care of its own elderly citizens. The other states should care for their own. STATE CAPITALISM The "brain-trusters" and political phrase-makers have coined a new term. Or perhaps we should say that they are seeking to give an old term new significance. The new trickphrase is "state capitalism" and we should all get familiar with it, for we are doubtless destined to hear a great deal about it. But even thought the term is comparatively new; the system for which it stands is as old as politics. Stripped of its window-dressing, "state capitalism" means subjugation of the individual to the state, with government control and operation of business, agriculture and industry. Russia has it; Germany and Italy have it. There is little new about it, except its American name. With more than 2000 top-flight economists in the government's bureaus in Washington—all vigorously determined to leave their mark on the pages of history—it is inevitable that we should have a constant flow of catch-phrases and reconditioned theories submitted as sure-fire panaceas for our economic ailments. But it becomes increasingly important that we cut through the camouflage of words and inquire into the merits of the each "cure" submitted. Bureaucracy is still bureaucracy, no matter by what name we call it. And it is a short step from bureaucracy to the fascist state which represents government operation of business in its final stage of development. Here, in California, we have an evidence of the trend in a proposal on this year's ballot to let down the bars to the creation of nnumberable city and district boards and commissions, empowered to engage in the railway business; the operation of gas systems, pipe lines, telephone systems, electrical systems, water systems, wharfinger services, warehouse services, heat services, etc. The bill in question, the so-called Garrison Bond Act, not only paves the way for wholesale invasion of private business by political bureaus, but would reduce the required vote for bonds to finance the enterprises from two-thirds to a bare majority. This scheme, we suppose, comes under the heading of "state capitalism," too. The joker, of course, is that California taxpayers are expected to provide the capital! tems, wharfinger services, warehouse services, heat services, etc. The bill in question, the so-called Garrison Bond Act, not only paves the way for wholesale invasion of private business by political bureaus, but would reduce the required vote for bonds to finance the enterprises from two-thirds to a bare majority. This scheme, we suppose, comes under the heading of "state capitalism," too. The joker, of course, is that California taxpayers are expected to provide the capital! WE CAN HEAVE SAFETY We'll get highway safety—when we want it! That is the opinion of W. Earl Hall, president of the Iowa State Safety Council. "When nine will turn to the educator, the engineer and the enforcer—the personalities behind the three E's of safety —and say this: 'We want this problem solved. We're willing to pay the price and we're willing to cooperate in the fullest measure'." We have all the essentials of safety at hand. Our road builders have made remarkable strides in giving us streets and highways designed to eliminate as many of the hazards of driving as possible. Our automobile makers have worked miracles in improving lights, brakes and other mechanical safety factors. Over a long period of time, our state traffic codes and standards of law enforcement have tended to steadily improve, even though much remains to be done. Where, then, is the fault? Why did last year's automobile death toll reach an all-time high in excess of 40,000? The answer is plain. We talk about safety—but a great many of us aren't willing to do the things that create safety. It's easy to pan the other fellow—and at the same time to excuse worse faults in ourselves. We condemn recklessness—and then go out and drive at high speeds. We argue convincingly that courtesy in driving is vital—and then hog the right-of-way. We have nothing but condemnation for the drunken driver—and then we go to a party, drink all evening, and drive home. Yes, we can have safety—when we really want it. It's squarely up to us all. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H-TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Healing the scars of winnature's law of compensalaw of greater import to than all the man-made congress and the state ure. King Winter's devastation, broke all bounds and all during the torrential rainy just ended, already is lookdevastating. Gornia's farmers in the -shit flood areas, even as take inventory on the tervoc wrought by the most al" weather in the state's are finding some unscheddsets to stack up against arm's aftermath of liabiliimportant, in cash value, is the fact that hundreds sands of acre feet of water seen added to underground irrs, guaranteeing an ample for irrigation purposes and reduced pumping costs. George P. Clements, head agricultural department of Angles chamber of comreports that citrus growers machers in Los Angeles counere flood damage was exply heavy, will benefit for to come as a result of the ishment of their water reough rain was harvested by ms and by natural percola- unprecedented winter can be chalked up: Livestock men are assured of the finest stock range in years, with an additional month's green feed for their cattle in many distriticts. All dry-farming areas, where the drainage is good, profited by the deluge. Grain and bean crops will be the best in years, it is indicated, and hay fields will produce bumper yields. Underground natural storage reservoirs both in southern California and the San Joaquin valley, where water levels have been falling, are now being replenished. Hydraulic engineers of the Los Angeles county flood control district, for example, report that key wells in the main San Gabriel valley have shown rises of from 12 to 25 feet. Run-off from the mountains will be unusually heavy during the summer months, with better irrigation supplies in streams. Federal and state foresters report that the heavy rains will also enhance the covering of burned-over areas in the watersheds and furnish new protection against erosion in the future. Higher water levels generally will greatly reduce irrigation and pumping costs. And last, but not least, the state has had a forceful demonstration of the need for protecting its watersheds and taking con- DILLON The President said several very important things to the newspaper men in a recent press conference. Knowing Mr. Roosevelt's long experience as a speaker, one wonders at his leaving so many loop-holes where he is left exposed to what the opposition calls a "come back". The President, for example, said "The old ship of state is still on its same course." Many a ship captain has discovered, too late, that "the same course" was wrong. The man on the bridge ought to know, in five years, where his ship is going. His compass may be screwy. When the ship doesn't make fairly good time, it may be that it needs scraping, to rid itself of barnacles. This is a condition that has held back the ship of state many a time under Redamage toll was the heaviest in California's history. The greatest benefit which could result from the floods that have hit virtually every section of the state during recent months would be intelligent, determined action to prevent a recurrence of such losses in the future. QUESTION: COLLEGE GEOLOGY—First Year 1—When did camels roam western North America? RHETORIC—Second Year 2—Correct the followtence: Going down ther HISTORY—Third Year 3—Did President Wils publican as well as Duttic captaincy. The president is anenced sailor, and orknows how to use t anguage. But the greamon people, as Bryan them, may not see any ance of safety, any inc buying power, in Mr. velt's assurance that thashifted the helm "far or keep the ship on its coWhat he really shohas been hinted: Scrthe barnacles. If Brothley doesn't object. Thi sailor for you, folks, o Fulton Market. George P. Clements, head of agricultural department of Los Angeles chamber of commerce reports that citrus growers in Los Angeles count on flood damage was extremely heavy, will benefit from come as a result of the reshment of their water recharge. On a dollars-and-a-half basis, that represents a savings of $3,000,000 in Los Angeles alone. The storm also us the value of cover. There was virtually no rainchers where the cover were good." Telephone Santa Ana 6085-W KING & HOWELL PAINTING-DECORATING SPRAYING First Class Work Guaranteed ESTIMATES FURNISHED 705 So. 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SEE BOULDER DAM EN ROUTE For information, reservation and tickets, apply to R. A. PARKER, Agent, Anaheim. Union Pacific Station. Phone 3519 THE PROGRESSIVE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD $1 to $5 Trade Orders Are Beim Alpha Beta Market No. 12 Anaheim Electric Co. Belmont Cafe Johnny Cyprien Paint Store Crane's Jewelry Jack Corn Al De Witt Service Dutch Boy Paint Store Fisher's Dollar Store Harbeson's Henry Bros. Drugs Heying's Pharmacy Howe's Brown Bilt Shoe Shop Hoffman Shoe Shop Howard & Silvers Garage Jackson Drug Co. E. C. Kendrick Eoly & Jensen Lee's Shoe Store Masterson's NEWSPAPER UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA QUESTIONS COLLEGE GEOLOGY—First Year 1—When did camels roam over western North America? HETORIC—Second Year 2—Correct the following sentence: Going down the street, the fire could be seen. HISTORY—Third Year 3—Did President Wilson sign publican as well as Democracic captaincy. The president is an experienced sailor, and ordinarily knows how to use nautical language. But the great common people, as Bryan called them, may not see any assurance of safety, any increase in buying power, in Mr. Roosevelt's assurance that he has shifted the helm "far aport to keep the ship on its course." What he really should do has been hinted: Scrape off the barnacles. If Brother Farley doesn't object. There's a sailor for you, folks, down at Bulton Market. the Volstead Act? PHILOSOPHY—Fourth Year 4—What does Abyssinia mean? HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH—First Year 5—What is the plural of mono-goose? ZOOLOGY—Second Year Name two diving birds. SCIENCE—Third Year 7—From where did we get the word "ohm" used in electricity? BUSINESS—Fourth Year 8—What is the rate of postage on air mail in the United States? ELEMENTARY NATURE STUDY—Second Grade 9—What animal is considered by some people to be a weather prophet? GEOGRAPHY—Fourth Grade 10—In what season of the year do we have most thunder? ARITHMETIC—Sixth Grade 11—What does "per cent", mean? GRAMMAR—Eighth Grade 12—Give three examples of homonyms. ANSWERS 1—Fossils show that during the Tertiary period camels were plentiful in the western part of North America. 2—Going down the street, I could see the fire. 3—No, this act was passed over his veto. 4—Abyssinia, or Habessinia is derived from Babesch, an Arabic word which signifies confusion or mixture. This name was applied on account of the mixed character of the people who live in Abyssinia. 5—Mongooses. 6—the grebe and the loon. 7—Named after Dr. G. S. Ohm, a German physicist and electrician. 8—Six cents an ounce or a fraction thereof. 9—the wood chuck or ground hog. 10—In the summer season. 11—Per cent means "by the hundred." 12—Two, to; pair, pear; dear, deer. The big job in Los Angeles just now seems to be getting a detective they can trust to detect the other detectives. L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. 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