anaheim-gazette 1938-06-16

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. HALF-MILLION APPROPRIATONS Two weeks ago, when the United States Senate was debating the new "spending-lending" bill, an interesting moment of debate occurred in which our own Senator, Hiram W. Johnson, took a prominent part. It was proposed, in that bill, to increase the appropriation, among others, to the National Resources Committee, from $250,000 to $750,000—in other words, an increase of a half million dollars in this one item. One by one, such changes, for the most part, increases, in appropriations, were passed, with rather limited debate on any of them. Then, the Senate took up the increase to the National Resources Committee. To understand the brief remarks of Senator Johnson, it is necessary first to state what is meant by asking for the "yeas and nays." If a parliamentary body desires to pass unanimously upon any question, and if, therefore, there is no need to take the time to call the roll, or to record the vote, then the question is decided at once "without objection." Sometimes, however, when there are a few conscientious objectors, they may demand a roll-call (yeas and nays) vote so that there may be preserved the record of their objections. The above proposed appropriation was about to be passed without any roll call. It was then when Johnson arose and To understand the brief remarks of Senator Johnson, it is necessary first to state what is meant by asking for the "yeas and nays." If a parliamentary body desires to pass unanimously upon any question, and if, therefore, there is no need to take the time to call the roll, or to record the vote, then the question is decided at once "without objection." Sometimes, however, when there are a few conscientious objectors, they may demand a roll-call (yeas and nays) vote so that there may be preserved the record of their objections. The above proposed appropriation was about to be passed without any roll-call. It was then when Johnson arose and addressed the Senate in the following: "I intend to ask for the yeas and nays when I shall have finished the three or four minutes which I wish to devote to the pending amendment." "The item reads as follows: "To the following agencies for administrative expenses: (a) National Emergency Council— "That item was raised from $250,000 to $750,000. Last night by viva voce vote we disposed of that matter— "'National Resources Committee— "Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars raised to $750,000. That is the particular matter which is now before us. "I congratulate the Senator from Arkansas (Mr. Miller) on presenting this matter, and the fashion in which he did it. He showed conclusively that there is no more reason for increasing this appropriation by half a million dollars than there would be for me to attempt to describe the transit of Venus to the Senators who sit before me. "The sum involved is utterly and absolutely inconsequential. I recall when half a million dollars in the matter of an appropriation was considered of some moment, and when we would hesitate about appropriating half a million dollars. Now we pass, with a supercilious sheer, an appropriation of half a million dollars, and nobody thinks it is of sufficient consequence to occupy the time of the Senate for a quarter of a second. Half a million dollars! Just think of it. This is a relief measure. In this relief measure we are asked to add a half a million dollars for the National Resources Committee. "Last night we added $600,000 for the administrative expenses of agencies whose existence really is in doubt, if we judge from what has been said here today, and those duties during all the time they have been in existence have been practically nil. So far as relief is concerned, they would not amount to a last year's bird's nest. "These particular appropriations for administrative expenses are in joint resolution, for what reason no man knows. No one will say. No one will discuss the particular need for the increases, and what is to be done. If anyone dared interfere with the head of this particular administrative relief, Mr. Harry Hopkins, he would find himself out the" MORE ONIONS IN THE POLITICAL STEW The political plot thickens. Not only are candidates springing up all over the place, but various deep-dyed rumors are lingering spread as to reasons for some of them. Basically, the reason why a candidate runs for office is that (or she) wants the job. In the county campaign it also is suggested as an additional reason that somebody else wants them in race. As reported in this column couple of weeks ago, an organization of democrats has been active in arousing ambitions in breasts of various candidates. The announced purpose of it was see to it that every office-holder had competition. The funny thing is that in some instances the office holder and the proposed competition are both democrats. At least a person who hangs around court house get that impression. But now comes an addition hint as to the why. The feline was let out of its sack when a prominent San Anan called a prominent long-time officeholder and said "If anybody tells you I'm planning to run against you it's a lie." Then the fellow said he had been called on by certain people urged to run, "because we got have somebody against him keep him busy. If he doesn't help to campaign for himself he have time to campaign again." It seems that some of those who have plenty of competition in their own campaigns don't like see the others getting in furthermore, they do not realize the possibility that those who unincumbered might spend time and money against those wives. Yep; politics is (are?) get thicker—and funnier. judge from what has been said here today, and those duties during all the time they have been in existence have been practically nil. So far as relief is concerned, they would not amount to a last year's bird's nest. "These particular appropriations for administrative expenses are in joint resolution, for what reason no man knows. No one will say. No one will discuss the particular need for the increases, and what is to be done. If anyone dared interfere with the head of this particular administrative relief, Mr. Harry Hopkins, he would find himself out the door so quickly that it would make his head swim. "So, Mr. President, we are here now, asking an increase of only half a million dollars. That is all. Half a million—what is it? What do we care for a half million dollars? Half a million dollars amounts to nothing, when we consider the amount appropriated by the pending measure. Give it; but let us have a yea and nay vote upon. I ask for the yeas and nays." X MARKS THE SPOT Some of the most public-spirited organizations in the state that are wont to study every ballot proposal submitted to the people, and to list their recommendations accordingly, steered clear, at the last state election, of a number of lengthy, garbled and involved bills, feeling, perhaps, that the voter, taking one look at such a ballot, would need no urging to mark his "X" in the "No" Column. This year, however, even the longest, most complicated proposals are coming in early for attention from the watchdog organizations. By unanimous vote last week, the Central Coast Council of the California State Chamber of Commerce went on record against the Garrison Revenue Bond Act, to appear on the November Ballot. Their objections were manifold, but chief among theme were simply the "ambiguities, uncertainties and doubtful features" of the proposal. "To recite all the objections would make this report too lengthy." In the growing opinion of many of us, when a proposed law outreaches the bounds of clarity and understanding even to experts, it's usually not worthy of a place on the ballot—and certainly not a place on the statute books. DOESN'T TALK OF SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION A few weeks ago the county perintendent of schools, Ray kinson, made a talk to a school group. Adkinson does this quietly. He is much in demand as a speaker at such affairs, is relied on as an authority on phases of public education. After the meeting a report started asking him some questions about school consolidation. kinson gave him some facts figures. Next day the interview showed up as a statement by a superintendent advocating unification of districts in Oran county. Adkinson is much too wise start any such project. He knits it is not his job. He knows cational factors, and also knits the human nature side of it. arbitrary plan to unify district dynamite. However, it is his business have the dope if and when a body wants it. Any unilateral movement must come from people of the affected district themselves, but the superintendent thinks he should be able and ready to answer their question which he can do without prompting anything himself. Do not look for many proper for district consolidation in any county for a while yet. NOTES The Second and Fifth super NO NEAR AND YET SO FAR STRIKES FEDERAL CONTROLS GOVERNMENT COMPETITION POLITICAL ATTACKS BUSINESS THE DREAM OF REEMPLOYMENT ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Binghamton Beach News Newport Beach News Westminster Gazette Buena Park News Mesa Globe Tucson News Garden Grove News Brea Progress Yorba Linda Star Seal Beach Post Coastline Dispatch ONIONS THE POLITICAL STEW Instructor Studies Farm Activity Here Dr. William H. Chandler, recently appointed assistant dean of the college of agriculture, to be located at the U. C. L. A. campus, spent a full day in Orange county recently with Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg to secure first-handed information on the present activities of the experiment station and the extension service of the county and to learn farm problems needing attention of the research staff or other departments of the University of California. The morning conference was attended by L. P. Halderman, president of Orange County Farm Bureau; R. W. Hull, vice-president; J. W. Crill, State Farm Bureau delegate; Dr. Chandler, W. R. Schoonover, and members of the farm advisor's staff. believe that reforms can best be put through while the patient is sick. This group is already preparing the defeated governmental reorganization bill for the next session. It would not be surprising to see a new drive on the supreme court urged from this quarter. The Walsh-Healey act amendment proposal strengthened the smoldering sentiment for revision of the National Labor Relations act. The labor act is notoriously lop-sided, almost all groups in the capital admit, but sufficient support has not "jelled" for actual legislative action in that direction. The amendment proposed to the Walsh-Healey act will therefore, make the unbalanced labor act more deeply felt by the already hamstrung businessmen, those seeking the labor act revision believe by making compliance with budget time is the time test high taxes—not when tax bills become payable. And budget time, in most formia counties, is during July August, although in some the preliminary hearings start month. The warning gong is early for the need for publicance this year is part great. California, during 1937, terrific relief load, swollen continuous influx of refugees other states—with increased generation costs and increase in conceivable nature—hit tax bill of nearly three tens of a billion dollars. The per capita tax, hit the state's history, reach sum of $114 for every man and child, with many contributing—directly to federal, state and governments—one-third their earnings! That, it would seem, limit beyond which there limits, but the demand for governmental services at tax funds still continues only aggressive, determine can call a halt. Farmers, howe-owners, men and common property payers of all classes have ONIONS THE POLITICAL STEW political plot thickens. only are candidates springall over the place, but deep-dyed rumors are beread as to reasons for some n.a. rally, the reason why a canrun for office is that he wants the job. In this campaign it also is suggest an additional reason that body else wants them in the reported in this column a of weeks ago, an organizademocrats has been active housing ambitions in the of various candidates. The paced purpose of it was to it that every office-holder competition. The funny thing in some instances the officeand the proposed competiboth democrats. At least, on who hangs around the house get that impression. now comes an additional to the why. feline was let out of the when a prominent Santa called a prominent and some officeholder and said: "my body tells you I'm planrun against you it's a lie." the fellow said he had been on by certain people and to run, "because we got to somebody against him to him busy. If he doesn't have campaign for himself he will time to campaign against emms that some of those who plenty of competition in own campaigns don't like to the others getting in freemore, they do not relish possibility that those who are membered might spend some and money against those who politics is (are?) getting —and funnier. WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS By JAMES PRESTON The old question of whether we are to concentrate upon immediate recovery and getting people back to work or let long-term "reforms" come first at the risk of blocking reemployment is again agitating Washington. It will unquestionably figure in the coming congressional elections. On one side of the lineup are those who believe that the first job is to get men to work and let wait measures which create uncertainty and, therefore, are a hindrance to industrial progress. In this category falls the wage and hour legislation, the Walsh-Healey amendments to bar from government contracts any business which is at odds with the labor board, and taxation aimed at forcing reforms instead of raising revenue. On the other side are those who smouldering sentiment for revision of the National Labor Relations act. The labor act is notoriously lop-sided, almost all groups in the capital admit, but sufficient support has not "jelled" for actual legislative action in that direction. The amendment proposed to the Walsh-Healey act will therefore, make the unbalanced labor act more deeply felt by the already hamstrung businessmen, those seeking the labor act revision believe, by making compliance with NLRB orders compulsory by those who wish to do business with the government. They believe the labor act should be amended before the Walsh-Healey act. Announcement has been made that the federal government may make a detailed study of Great Britain's labor law, as contained in the British Trade Disputes and Trade Unions act of 1927. Many hope that the purpose of the study is to make the English law the basis for changes in our own poorly drafted labor law—the National Labor Relations act. Here are a few of the provisions of the British law: 1. Sympathy strikes which inflict "hardships upon the community" are illegal. 2. Lockout strikes (forcefully keeping non-striking workers from their jobs) are illegal. 3. Strikes are connected with disputes over hours, wages or other conditions of employment are illegal if calculated to coerce the government. For example, a national coal strike to obtain a minimum wage law. 4. Criminal liability is imposed on all union officials, members of strike committees and individual pickets who take part in an illegal strike. 5. In the case of illegal strikes, the union is liable for damages to employers or others. 6. Persons expelled from a union for not participating in an illegal strike may claim damages payable out of union funds. 7. The statutory right of trade unions to use their fund for political purposes is taken away. Our own labor law does not contain any of the above provisions for protection of public interests and individual rights. Farmers, howe-owners, men and common property payers of all classes have need this year to sit in on hearings of their board of visors and keep strict taboos expenditures. Spenders and the dependent government are bound to ent, with demands for its appropriations, and public who recognize the need for trenchment will need support from those who bills. On the favorable side ledger, it should be not there is rapidly increase dence of a public revolt free-handed spending a rocketing tax rates. But miss protests are not end protests must be made to Telephone abead. Resorts and hotels are eager to please you and appreciate knowing about your coming in advance. Just Call BUSINESS OFFICE 217 N. LEMON ST., ANAHEIM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY Anaheim 2101 The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Budget time is the time to protest high taxes—not next fall when tax bills become due and payable. And budget time, in most California counties, is during July and August, although in some sections the preliminary hearings start this month. The warning gong is sounded early for the need for public vigilance this year is particularly great. California, during 1937, with its errific relief load, swollen by a continuous influx of refugees from other states—with increased pension costs, increased general government costs and increases of every conceivable nature—had a total tax bill of nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars. The per capita tax, highest in one state's history, reached the sum of $114 for every man, woman and child, with many families contributing—directly and indirectly, to federal, state and local governments—one-third of all their earnings! That, it would seem, is the limit beyond which there are no limits, but the demand for new governmental services and new tax funds still continues—and only aggressive, determined action can call a halt. Farmers, howe-owners, business men and common property taxpayers of all classes have urgent notice officers charged with budget approval and fixing tax rates. Indicative of the fact that tax increases can be checked—if public support is forthcoming for the movement—is in the recent action of the Los Angeles county board of supervisors in adopting a resolution declaring that "No additions will be made to the budget by the board of supervisors except those by demand of the taxpayers at public hearings." In announcing its economy program, the board called attention to the fact that "budget requests of most of the county departments for salary and wages, maintenance and operation, and capital outlays are higher than last year." To that it appended: "Taxpayers of Los Angeles county are already too heavily burdened and any increase in the tax rate would be detrimental and, in some cases, might confiscate the property of small taxpayers." Boards of supervisors which have the courage to take a stand against additional increases cer- Delay Inauguration of Rail-Bus Service The inauguration of Santa Fe coordinated one ticket rail-bus service in California has been unavoidably postponed to July 1. The service originally scheduled to begin on June 17 has been deferred to July 1 due to legal action taken by the Southern Pacific and Pacific Greyhound before the supreme court of California. Tainly are entitled to militant support from the taxpayers in their districts. And California agriculture should lead the way in demanding relief for taxpayers, rather than increased burdens. And the time to act is budget time—not tax paying time, when the damage has been done! Hardwood Floors Laid and Finished We use the best American hardwood applied by local labor whom we can recommend. Estimates and inspections free. GIBBS LUMBER Phone 2271 417 South Los Angeles St. Anaheim, California L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. KUCHEL Attorneys at Law 410-11 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim Phone 2523 ORANGE COUNTY TOWNSEND Farmers, howe-owners, business men and common property tax-yers of all classes have urgent need this year to sit in on budget hearings of their board of supervisors and keep strict tab on proposed expenditures. For taxpayers and the dependents of government are bound to be present, with demands for increased appropriations, and public officials who recognize the need for re-enchment will need vigorous support from those who foot the bills. On the favorable side of the edger, it should be noted that there is rapidly increasing evidence of a public revolt against free-handed spending and sky-rocketing tax rates. But hit-or-miss protests are not enough; the protests must be made to the pub- L. W. BLODGET and THOMAS H. KUCHEL Attorneys at Law 410-11 Bank of America Bldg., Anaheim Phone 2523 ORANGE COUNTY TOWNSEND MASS MEETING Greek Theater, Friday, June 24, 7 P. M. SPEAKERS OTIS J. 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