anaheim-gazette 1938-09-22

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. SINGLE TAX PROPOSAL HAS DOUBLE DANGER Delegates at the meeting of the California School Trustees' association in Los Angeles properly went on record as opposing an initiative proposal, which will appear on the November election ballot, to repeal the state sales tax and establish the single tax. It is unthinkable that anyone who has at heart the interests of the California school children would vote at this time for the repeal of the sales tax. Approximately $100,-000,000 annually is now raised by means of the sales tax, and of this amount fully 75 per cent goes directly toward the support of the public schools in California. However, back of the appeal to reduce taxes by elimination of the sales tax is an even more serious menace so far as the welfare of the state is concerned. Proponents of the single tax plan again have seized upon the sales tax repeal as a ruse for foisting upon the people of this state a dangerous system of taxation which if actually put into practice would bankrupt every farmer and land owner in California. Under the proposed measure, which would upset completely the present tax structure, 73 per cent of all the state's revenue would be raised by taxes on land. At the present time the Constitution provides that not more than 25 per cent of the total revenue shall be raised by land taxes, and fortunate it is such provision is made, for the land today pro- as the welfare of the state is concerned. Proponents of the single tax plan again have seized upon the sales tax repeal as a ruse for foisting upon the people of this state a dangerous system of taxation which if actually put into practice would bankrupt every farmer and land owner in California. Under the proposed measure, which would upset completely the present tax structure, 73 per cent of all the state's revenue would be raised by taxes on land. At the present time the Constitution provides that not more than 25 per cent of the total revenue shall be raised by land taxes, and fortunate it is that such provision is made, for the land today produces only about 10 per cent of the state's total wealth. Obviously, if the single tax measure were inaugurated, rentals would skyrocket, homes would become insecure and eventually the state would become the owner of all land within its boundaries because the former land owners would not be able to pay their increased taxes. That, of course, is just what Henry George, originator of the single tax idea in this country, wished for when he urged the adoption of the single tax theory years ago. "I would bring about instantly if I could," he wrote, "such changes of laws all over the world as would confiscate private ownership in land." Such confiscation of all land in California would mean absolute State Socialism, or, to use the word more common nowadays, Communism. When the voters go to the polls in November they should remember that the initiative proposal for the "repeal of the sales tax" actually means voting for the single tax, which is to say, the confiscation by the state of all land in California. MORE NEIGHBORLINESS Latest reports from Mexico, with whom we have one of the just "good neighborhood policies," is to the effect that the Mexican government is now selling oil, confiscated from wells belonging to American citizens, to the German government. Here is a fine kettle of fish. The Cardenas government in Mexico is supposedly sympathetic with the so-called democratic nations against the fascist powers. It has been especially friendly to the United States. Yet now, after the Mexican government has confiscated oil properties and lands belonging to citizens of the United States, we see the Mexican authorities selling the confiscated oil to the chief of the fascist countries. Here is an evidence of how much dependence can be put in the promises and statements of many governments of the world, especially those who prate so much about the purity of their intentions. It is only another indication that George Washington was right in his discussion of foreign entanglements. But this is not all of the story. The prime purpose of Secretary Hull's policy is to promote foreign trade between Uncle Sam and his good neighbors. Now Germany has no money with which to purchase this confiscated oil: So a system of barter has necessarily been arranged and we will THINK GRAND JURY REALLY INVESTIGATING Chief interest around the house this week naturally center in the grand jury investigate the Fools Rush In pamphlet, speculation on the final outcome and its political effect. The grand jury is expected undertake an independent investigation of the whole matter for the beginning, not being conjoined to act on only that informational already dug up by the district torney's office. Who will do undercover work for them is course, not known. Some profess to believe a grand jury will conduct a whitwash. Others wonder when the proceedings are to be stalled until after election. Most sober judgment, however, to the effect that the jury composed of a big majority level-headed men who will hear the matter as honestly and expeditiously as possible, with regard to anything but getting the truth. HOW GRAND JURY IS MADE UP A county grand jury is on the direction of the presiding perior court judge, so far its formation is concerned. One year he makes up a list of names of sound citizens from over the county. The regd grand jury at the beginning the year is drawn from this list. When this group has finished its work it turns in a report, that is the end of its work, less reconvened for some special purpose. The present occasion the first one in years wherein grand jury has been called or acted after its annual session ended. When called in the entire pari of 30 persons must respond. 12 who can present an excuse acceptable to the presiding judge (this time Judge Allen) are let. When this jury was assembled several members of the panel w Here is an evidence of how much dependence can be put in the promises and statements of many governments of the world, especially those who prate so much about the purity of their intentions. It is only another indication that George Washington was right in his discussion of foreign entanglements. But this is not all of the story. The prime purpose of Secretary Hull’s policy is to promote foreign trade between Uncle Sam and his good neighbors. Now Germany has no money with which to purchase this confiscated oil: So a system of barter has necessarily been arranged and we will doubtless hear more about it in the near future. Instead of money, Hitler will send goods to Mexico in payment for the oil. And the more goods Germany barters to Mexico the less the trade will be between Uncle Sam and his Latin neighbor. In fact, it is stated that we are now sending only about thirty per cent as many goods to Mexico as we did a year ago. Here we get President Cardenas’ idea of neighborliness. It is to confiscate the property which belongs to his neighbors and then sell it to a European power, cutting down with the United States the foreign trade which was to be a result of our kindliness. Is there a Santa Claus? FRANKLIN'S FALLACY The worst thing that can be said of the Roosvelt administration is that it has encouraged large numbers of the American people to believe that they can grow richer by working less. In ancient Egypt, it is said, surgeons had a way of hitting the patient on the head at a certain spot and then operating while he was unconscious from the blow. Wouldn't it be a good idea to equip our tax collectors with mallets? ALMOST FORGETTEN Whatever became of that old personal line: “He resigned to accept a more lucrative position”? THE MODERN HOME The modern home, we read, is a place where a switch regulates everything but the children. THE BAD NEWS OL' DAY TAX BILL POLITICS ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Meet the "sidewalk farmer"! He is a brand new specimen, born of the machine age in agriculture. And he makes you wonder just what the farming industry is coming to—ten years, or 20 years hence. But let the bureau of agricultural economics of the U.S. department of agriculture describe him. Reports the bureau: "The sidewalk farmer" is another effect of the growing use of power machinery, especially in some winter wheat areas. As distinguished from the 'sultcase farmer', the 'sidewalk farmer' lives in the nearby village or town and drives the short distance to his farm or farms. "The use of power machinery frees him of the necessity of keeping work stock on his farm, and the use of automobiles frees him from the necessity of remaining on his farm except when his presence is needed in connection with the growing or harvesting of his crops." When speculating on the future of agriculture, population trends, as reported by the bureau, are also of interest. For example: Total population of the United States has increased approximately 40 per cent from 1910 to-date, but the farm population on January 1 of this year was slightly decreased by 80,000 persons. No one can accurately all of the changes which affect agriculture during ahead. But it is the writer that agriculturally California will strengthen position as a basic industry than lose ground—California will also hold on the premier position leading farm state of the other opinions (which confound us with 20 years are as follows: The most successful farmers will continue to the farm—not in the city walk farmers" will not be rate in California. Farming will become a business—less of a go. Cooperative marketing operative purchasing on farm materials will exendously. Losses from drought will be greatly imized. Breeding of good farmland will stage a come-back. Herds will be t.b. tester areas will be "accredited." Farmers will have a credit rating—and farm values will be 50 per cent (in California) than today. And California's total towns and cities last this migration was large by the 872,000 persons w 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 Yorba Linda Star Buena Park News Seal Beach Post Anahalm Gazette Constline Dispatch Tustin News Brea Progress STATE PROSITIONE PAMPHLETS DELAYED Persons interested in checking up on the propositions which will be on the November ballot will have to possess their souls in patience for a little while yet before official copies of all of them are available. The booklets provided by the state to give information to voters on these proposals are produced at the state printing office in Sacramento. The state printer was obliged to delay his printing presses until some supreme court decision were made on August 31. It will crowd even so immense a print shop as that operated by the state to get the job done in time. Half a dozen big presses are pounding away night and day on the job and more than 300 people are engaged in the work. The only copy in the county is one in the hands of County Clerk Smith. Those intended for mailing to voters are expected along sometime next week. When speculating on the future of agriculture, population trends, as reported by the bureau, are also of interest. For example: Total population of the United States has increased approximately 40 per cent from 1910 to-date, but the farm population on January 1 of this year was slightly less than the peak figure of 32,076,960 persons reported for 1910! And even as far back as 1930, reports the bureau, the situation was such that for every man engaged in agriculture who died or reached retirement age, there were two young men on farms reaching maturity and ready to start for themselves. Hence, there has been an increase in farm population during the past year. While more than a million persons moved from farms to towns and cities during 1937, births and migration to farms combined to exceed farm population losses. The nation's farm population at the start of 1938 was estimated by the bureau as 31,819,000, compared with 31,809,000 on January 1, 1936, and 31,801,000 persons at the beginning of 1935. States the bureau's analysis: "Approximately 1,160,000 persons moved from farms to villages, PROTECT THEIR EYES FROM Study Strain To Save Eyes...Do This...Provide a modern study and reading lamp for your children. See them at your electrical dealer's today. Ask for the lamp with the special diffusing bowl under shade. Repeated eye-strain caused by studying or reading with inadequate light can seriously harm a child's eyes. If your child holds his book closer to his eyes than 14 inches, the chances are that better lighting is needed. Once young eyes have been weakened, it is hard to repair the damage. Protect your children's eyes with adequate lighting. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY LTD. ERS CORNER PH-H-TAYLOR Secretary Agricultural California decreased by 80,000 persons." No one can accurately forecast all of the changes which will come to agriculture during the years ahead. But it is the opinion of this writer that agriculture, in California, will strengthen its position as a basic industry, rather than lose ground—and that California will also strengthen its hold on the premier position as the leading farm state of the union. Other opinions (which you may confound us with 20 years hence) are as follows: The most successful California farmers will continue to live on the farm—not in the cities. "Sidewalk farmers" will not predominate in California. Farming will become more of a business—less of a gamble. Cooperative marketing and cooperative purchasing of essential farm materials will expand tremendously. Losses from floods and drought will be greatly minimized. Breeding of good farm horses will stage a come-back. All dairy herds will be t.b. tested and all arenas will be "accredited." Farmers will have a preferred credit rating—and farm real estate values will be 50 per cent greater (in California) than today. And California's total product towns and cities last year, but this migration was largely offset by the 872,000 persons who left the cities and towns for the farm. Net migration for the year was from rather than to farms. But a surplus of births over losses from causes other than migration brought atmrf 1000-tninw, ETAN brought farm population in the United States to the close of 1937 with a net gain of 90,000 persons. (Continued on page 8) She SHOPS... By telephone...finds what store has what the wants, compares prices. She PLANS... meetings with friends, good times...arranges her day. She GREETS... the one whose special day it is, near or far away. She SAVES... time, strength, energy—because she has a TELEPHONE! 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