anaheim-gazette 1938-10-13

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. CREDIT FOR REPAIRING RIVER On Tuesday, the county board of supervisors opened bids on the Santa Ana river contract, and work on repairing the river's levees and restoring its banks will get under way almost immediately. The county flood control engineer, N. M. Thompson estimates that the job will be completed before the wet weather of winter is upon us. And once again, since the disastrous flood of last March, the people of this community may thank Assemblyman Thomas H. Kuchel for his work in our behalf. Alone of all our representatives, state and federal, Assemblyman Kuchel introduced at the legislative session of last March the bill to bring state aid to our flood-damaged property. First, our outfall sewage system, severely hit by the flood waters, was repaired by state aid under that bill; and now the river — which, at the moment, has little or no banks and channel — is to be restored by state moneys available under the Kuchel bill. Naturally, this newspaper takes pride in knowing that here is one public servant, who performed a splendid service in a time of need for Orange county, and especially for Anaheim where the river waters did their greatest damage. First, our outfall sewage system, severely hit by the flood waters, was repaired by state aid under that bill; and now the river — which, at the moment, has little or no banks and channel — is to be restored by state moneys available under the Kuchel bill. Naturally, this newspaper takes pride in knowing that here is one public servant, who performed a splendid service in a time of need for Orange county, and especially for Anaheim where the river waters did their greatest damage. SOUND CONSERVATION PROPOSAL Every voter in this vicinity — not to mention the southland should give a vote to the so-called "sardine control bill," given place number 5 on the November ballot. Too long has the Orange county sea-coast been the prey of foreign owned purse-seiners scooping up all available sardines for reduction proposes on board the floating reduction plants, conveniently located on boats off our shore-line. Despite the well financed opposition, the proposed law is simple, easy to understand, and strikes at the heart of a problem which must be solved if California conservation is to be carried forward. It merely compels the off-shore reduction plant to submit to state regulation. The text of the proposal follows: FISHING CONTROL. Initiative measure presented to, and not acted on by, Legislature. Adds new section to Fish and Game Code. Prohibits operation in State waters of fishing boats which deliver fish, mollusks or crustaceans, wherever caught, to points beyond State waters, unless such delivery is permitted by State Fish and Game Commission. Authorizes Commission to issue revocable permits for such delivery; declaring it shall issue no permits which will tend to deplete the species or result in waste thereof or obstruct the operation of any law. Provides for penalties, seizures and forfeitures for violation. If proposition No. 5 is read, it will be understood. And if it is understood, it will become law, a sound addition to the state's endeavors to conserve its natural resources. AMENDING THE WAGNER ACT From many sides comes evidence of the need for amending the Wagner Labor Relations Act at the next session of Congress and straightening out the tangle of employer-employee relations which the act and its confused administration has caused. In one day's newspapers came the demand of the head of the Metal Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor for a change in the law. "Both the law and the personnel (of the Board) must be changed," said John P. Frey, one of the Federation's spokesmen. And, at the same time the Federal Court of Appeals at Portland, Ore., was refusing a petition of the Labor Relations Board because of its queer ways of reaching conclusions. The Court remarked that the Board had relied for its conclusions on a "novel method" of procedure consisting of work and several committees and busy with details. Headquarters have been opened in Santa Ana, Arnheim and Huntington Beach, and further local efforts will be made in various communities. Meetings Planned The first big meeting for the republicans will be next Monday evening at Huntington Beach where Phil Bancroft, the nomination winner for United States senator, will appear as principal speaker. As fresh, new timber Bancroft has aroused much enthusiasm among the republicans and has caught the imagination of many others, partly because of his remarkable race in the primaries and partly because he represents the injection of new blood into the party's veins. Next Wednesday, October 19, Santiago park, north of Santa Ana, the republicans will have a bounty all-county barbecue and rally with Joe Scott as the main speaker. Scott is an orator who has made great reputation as a speaker. He has promised to put on a re-raising number at the rally. Phil Bancroft will be at the meeting, as will Mayor Johnson of San Bernardino, congressional candidate. Governor Merriam and Dr. Franklin, candidate for lieutenant governor, have been invited to attend. Several other meetings are progress of organization. Altogether it looks as if Oran County would get a dose of real-time political excitement during the three weeks yet remaining before election. PAMPHLET GRAND JURY GETTING NOWHERE Unless the criminal action brought by the district attorney against the printers of the "For Rush In" pamphlet jars loose from them some information they had thus far withheld, it does not lose as if the special grand jury would get far in its investigation. It had made practically no progress far. Members of the grand jury fled that there are some witnesses who have been before them who could tell more than they have, but there is no way to force any them, except the few known of the Metal Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor for a change in the law. "Both the law and the personnel (of the Board) must be changed," said John P. Frey, one of the Federation's spokesmen. And, at the same time the Federal Court of Appeals at Portland, Ore., was refusing a petition of the Labor Relations Board because of its queer ways of reaching conclusions. The Court remarked that the Board had relied for its conclusions on a "novel method" of procedure consisting of "statements made by dissatisfied employees (which were) quoted to support some of the findings of the board, although, in specific instances, this evidence was modified or eliminated by admissions on cross examination. On the other hand, testimony by company officials which disputed the charges, even where apparently corroborated, was invariably disregarded whereever there was a conflict in evidence." That type of law and that type of Board rulings will never make for security in employment relations. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Huntington Beach News Newport Beach News Garden Grove News South Coast News Westminster Gazette Yorba Linda Star Costa Mesa Globe Buena Park News Seal Beach Post La Habra Star Anahelm Gazette Coastline Dispatch Placentia Courier Tustin News Brea Progress PARTY POLITICS TAKES SHARP UPWARD SLANT IN ORANGE COUNTY Party politics are decidedly on the pick-up in Orange county. With little said or done for weeks on either side of the partisan fence, activity is now becoming more oblivious, and from now until election day there will be numerous meetings, rallies and general hurrah. The democratic forces have been pretty well organized for some time. Local clubs have been formed and headquarters opened in many communities. For the first time in years there seems to be plenty of money on the bourbon side of the fence, and funds have been sent into Orange county from state headquarters to grease the wheels of democracy. Congressman Sheppard already has appeared at several meetings in Orange county and has more on the program. The republicans are stirring their stumps and an organized campaign is on under the direction of the county central committee. Frank Latham of Santa Ana is engaged in organization. ANAHEIM GAZETTE NATIONAL DEBT National Debt Reaches New All Time High, and Still Going Up. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary-Agricultural Council of California "Cooperative marketing has regained most of its depression losses, and from the standpoint of membership, dividend payments and financial condition, agricultural cooperation in the United States appears to be in a stronger position today than at any time in its 70 years of history." That significant appraisal—doubly significant to California, as this state leads the United States in volume of cooperative business—is vouched for by F. F. Hill, deputy governor of the farm credit administration. Reporting on the first-door-to-door check-up on farm co-ops ever conducted, which was recently completed by the farm credit administration, aided by the 13 banks for cooperatives and some 30 state agricultural colleges and universities, Hill finds that: In 1917, when the first official survey of farmers' cooperatives was made, there were 5,424 cooperative marketing and purchasing associations in the United States, with an estimated annual business of $625,940,000. In 1936 (the final year covered in the canvass just completed), the number of co-ops had jumped to 15,573, with a gross business of $2,750,000,000 annually. Back in 1917, one in every ten farmers was a member of a co-op. And today, nearly half of all American farmers are marketing increased $750,000,000 in 1932." In 1936, the nation-wide reveals, farmers received every four of their cash-dollars from cooperative raising organizations (about $000,000 total)—and bought than $337,000,000 worth of supplies collectively. The value of the farm cows finding markets for specialty is singled out for particular sideration in the report of theeral survey. "Cooperatives are finding wide markets for fruits, vegetables and specialty crops which 15 years ago enjoyed only sonal or sectional demand year-around demand for Canada's citrus fruits, raisins, volives, and other products he created largely through creative advertising. Eggs and try from the Pacific Coast regularly marketed in New City, Philadelphia, Baltimore other urban centers," Hill states. California, incidentally, ably furnishes more install luxury products which every-day necessities—dueply, to cooperative marketing advertising—than any other. This state's million-dollar avocado industry—is the most recent examples. and several committees are with details. quarters have been opened Ana, Arnheim and Hunt-Beach, and further local will be made in various cities. Meetings Planned First big meeting for theANS will be next Monday at Huntington Beach Phil Bancroft, the nominee for United States seni-ill appear as principal As fresh, new timber it has aroused much enmong the republicans caught the imagination of others, partly because of his visible race in the primary but because he represents action of new blood into the revolutions. Wednesday, October 19, at no park, north of Santa Ana, publicans will have a big city barbecue and rally, Scott as the main speaker, an orator who has made a reputation as a speaker. He im-ised to put on a real number at the rally. Bancroft will be at this day as will Mayor Johnson Bernardino, congressional state Governor Merriam and Franklin, candidate for lieu-governor, have been invit-tend. All other meetings are in lieu of organization. Whether it looks as if Orange would get a dose of real political excitement dur- three weeks yet remain more election. HILET GRAND JURY NG NOWHERE is the criminal action by the district attorney in the printers of the "Fools" pamphlet jars loose from some information they have withheld, it does not look like special grand jury will win its investigation. It has practically no progress so overs of the grand jury feel there are some witnesses who before them who could more than they have, but no way to force any of except the few known to have a hand in printing and distributing the pamphlets. The action against the printers is on a charge of criminal libel and conspiracy, and combined with them are the mysterious "J. M. Paulson," and two or three "John Does." Meanwhile, the head of the distribu-ting agency seems to have disappeared. Whether he could have identified "Paulson," or anybody else who paid him for the distributing job is a matter for guessing. SHERIFF HITS BACK AT DETRACTORS Finally losing patience with the vicious attacks made on him, and the slanderous innuendo marking the present campaign, Sheriff Logan Jackson this week struck back. In return for the whispered rumors that he had something to do with the infamous pamphlet Jackson' lossed the hot potato right back and openly declared the pamphlet was the work of a lawyer. He did not go so far as to say what lawyer, but he quoted bits of legal phraseology from the booklet itself and declared the writing had all the carmarks of coming from such a source. The sheriff minced no words in his attack on his opponent and the latter's supporters. He declared that gamblers, would-be gamblers, liquor interests and vice promoters are for Elliott solid, and suggested that the Elliott ranks be searched for county leaders in education, church work, civic betterment etc. What all the sheriff said, however, is not to the point. The point is that for the first time he is aroused enough to start fighting, and to give a plain indication that from now on the bricks are going to fly from all sides in the sheriff race. OTHER CAMPAIGNS NOT SO NOISY The only other local campaign so far generating any warmth is that for the district attorneyship, and there again the fight (so far as it can be seen from the outside) is coming mostly from one side. The incumbent, Wm. Menton, has was made, there were 5,424 cooperative marketing and purchasing associations in the United States, with an estimated annual business of $625,940,000. In 1936 (the final year covered in the canvass just completed), the number of co-ops had jumped to 15,573, with a gross business of $2,750,000,000 annually. Back in 1917, one in every ten farmers was a member of a co-op. And today, nearly half of all American farmers are marketing their products or purchasing farm supplies and services through cooperative farmer-owned organizations. Due in the main, to falling price levels, the business of farm cooperatives declined during the depression, according to the survey, but there was a sharp turn upward as recovery began. Highlighting the upturn, Hill reports: "The actual value of farm products sold and supplies purchased cooperatively by farm-plenty on his hands trying to get somewhere in the pamphlet case before the grand jury. His opponent, George Holden, is making all the thunder he can out of it, although he and Menton were treated about alike in it. This race does not get the publicity nor interest that the sheriff fight gets, but what noise there is comes from the Holden side. That should not fool anybody into thinking that the Menton forces are asleep. The d.a. surprised everybody with the vote he got in the primary, and you can look for a tight race an election day. There has not been much activity in either judgeship race, all hands sort of lying doggo to see what the other fellow does. Ames is well out in the lead for No. 1 office and Morrison for No. 2. The splendid, high-type ship in the cooperative mode in California has just receive recognition in the well-d promotion which has come E. A. Stokdyk, president Berkeley bank for cooper who has been transfer- Washington as deputy governor to the farm credit administration. Whether Dr. Stokdyk in Washington permanent chooses to return to Berkele-imaterial. His presence inington at this time should tremendous help in achieving better understanding of our california problems in the partement of the federal ment which has earned an able reputation for doing with a minimum of politica farm credit administration; the leadership of Governor Myers, has been a business tuition rather than a politi-situation—and Governor and his staff are entitled gratitude of the whole industry for their fine, work in behalf of agricul- Curved banks or dunes sand, apparently differing in desert sand, shift or move prevailing wind on the plain of Islay, near Ar-Peru. The average working Japan is 62 hours. MODERNIZATION MAGIC! Transform that old-style home Carefully planned modernization will workonders with old houses. Bank of America now offers convenient long-time modernization financing under F.H.A. Modernization loans on existing structures may be made up to 10,000. See any branch for details. Bank of America NATIONAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATION UNDER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION W. L. DOUGLAS America's Best Known SHOES SOLID LEATHER Black or Brown — Wing Tips or French Toe Every Pair with Factory Retail P Stamped on Each Sole $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 YUNGBLUTH' 145 WEST CENTER ST., ANAHEIM in 1936, the nation-wide study reveals, farmers received one in every four of their cash-income dollars from cooperative market organizations (about $1,762,000 total)—and bought more than $337,000,000 worth of farm supplies collectively. The value of the farm co-op in finding markets for specialty crops was singled out for particular conservation in the report of the federal survey. Cooperatives are finding nationwide markets for fruits, vegetables and specialty crops which 10 or so years ago enjoyed only a seasonal or sectional demand. The war-around demand for California's citrus fruits, raisins, walnuts,oves, and other products has been created largely through cooperate advertising. Eggs and poultry from the Pacific Coast are regularly marketed in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other urban centers," Hill said. California, incidentally, probably furnishes more instances of luxury products which became everyday necessities—due, large- to cooperative marketing and advertising—than any other state. This state's million-dollar baby—the avocado industry—is one of the most recent examples. There was a quickening of pulses in the department of agriculture the other day when press wires brought news to Washington that Farmer Otto Gray, of Stillwater, Oklahoma, had developed a breed of midget cows. Tere at last, it seemed to some AAA planners, was an answer to all their prayers. If Farmer Gray could breed bovines one-half the size of normal Jerseys, surely the idea could be extended to other farm products, they joyfully reasoned. "Why not midget cotton plants to eliminate the annoying surplus of cotton; half-sized hogs, ears of corn, potatoes and grains of wheat?" they asked themselves. Here, indeed, seemed the answer to the ever normal granary problem without the red tape of referendums, marketing quotas, export subsidies and farm regimentation. But lo! The cloud with the silver lining suddenly drenched their hopes with rain. Farmer Gray's midget cow only eats half as much hay and actually produces more milk than her full-sized competitors. So now it seems that Farmer Gray is to be accused of nothing short of treason against the AAA, for just when the government's agriculture experts were wrestling with the problem of making two-thirds of a crop now where a full crop had grown before, this incorrigible non-cooperator points the To wit: "Experience is the best teacher" and "mighty oaks from little acorns grow. The cause of the whole thing is an election just held among waiters and other employees of the National Press club on the question of whether the CIO should represent them as sole bargaining agent. It was a routine labor board election, with about 50 employees involved, but it has planted an acorn from which a mighty legislative oak may grow. The Press club is an organization exclusively for newspapermen and selected associate members. The associate membership includes a large percentage of congressmen, and although the congressmen, passed the National Labor Relations act and the newspapermen write almost daily stories about it, the recent election was their first personal experience with the law and its operations. And that experience proved a bitter teacher. Briefly, the experience revealed that although CIO organizers were permitted to electioneer on the sidelines, and even coerce the wives of employees, members of the club (the employers) were forbidden by the labor act and the labor board to even answer questions about the election when asked by the confused workers. That would have been "coercion". So the newspapermen in Washington, to whom the labor board looks for help in forming public opinion in support of the board, have a new and intimate insight into the problem that has beset employers for more than three yeafs. The capital's "liberals" are beginning to think that it was an ill-advised election, which incidentally, resulted in a rejection of the CIO in favor of individual The splendid, high-type leader in the cooperative movement California has just received new cognition in the well-deserved promotion which has come to Dr. A. Stokdyk, president of the Berkeley bank for cooperatives, who has been transferred to Washington as deputy governor of the farm credit administration. Whether Dr. Stokdyk remains Washington permanently, or joins to Berkeley, is material. His presence in Washington at this time should be of tremendous help in achieving a better understanding of our California problems in the one department of the federal government which has earned an enviable reputation for doing its work with a minimum of politics. The firm credit administration, under the leadership of Governor W. I. Myers, has been a business institution rather than a political institution—and Governor Myers and his staff are entitled to the attitude of the whole farming industry for their fine, unselfish work in behalf of agriculture. Curved banks or dunes of white sand, apparently differing from the desert sand, shift or move with the prevailing wind on the desert rain of Islay, near Arequipa, Peru. 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