anaheim-gazette 1939-06-01

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. NO LEFT TURNS HERE Speaking at luncheon in honor of Postmaster General James A. Farley, Governor Olson was quoted as saying: "If the Democratic Party is to survive, it must keep along the left-hand road to progress and not be swerved to the right!" It was an unfortunate remark, and one that has brought a great deal of unfavorable comment. But somehow we can't help but believe that it was a slip of the tongue, rather than a serious statement of conviction. For both California and the nation are fed up with irrational southpaw politics—and the Governor, if he heeds the signs of the times, must know it. The road signs of America read: "No Left Turns Here!" We want no "isms"; we want none of the Old World's "new philosophy". We just want to get back on the right road—and stay American! IS IT "REACTIONARY" TO PROMOTE RECOVERY? More than 75 per cent of investors have money available that could be used to promote new enterprises, according to a recent survey. But the money is not forthcoming for the following reasons: 62 per cent of the investors covered by the survey said that the Government takes too much in taxes from the individual taxpayer. Sixty-three per cent feared the possibility of labor troubles, 73 per cent feared the possibility of new taxes in industry, 77 per cent cited legislation IS IT "REACTIONARY" TO PROMOTE RECOVERY? More than 75 per cent of investors have money available that could be used to promote new enterprises, according to a recent survey. But the money is not forthcoming for the following reasons: 62 per cent of the investors covered by the survey said that the Government takes too much in taxes from the individual taxpayer. Sixty-three per cent feared the possibility of labor troubles, 73 per cent feared the possibility of new taxes in industry, 77 per cent cited legislation restricting industry, 83 per cent complained that the government takes too much in taxes from corporations. Here, in black and white, are some major reasons for upwards of 10,000,000 unemployed men and women, soaring relief costs, industrial stagnation. Impartial authorities have frequently pointed the way to a correction of abuses which have destroyed investor confidence in the future. The Brookings Institution, for example, has recently set forth a complete tax revision program that should serve as a model for Congress. And as a matter of fact, as Arthur Krock of the New York Times, observes, many congressmen and treasury officials would undoubtedly support a conservative tax reform program—privately. Yet, political reasons—probably for fear of being called "reactionaries"—many have so far refused to support such a program publicly. One can only ask, "Since when has it become 'reactionary' to promote jobs and recovery? ROCHESTER TAKES A TEST "Prices drop—sales soar!" Those terse headlines, appearing in newspapers the country over during the past week, give the first indication of the results of the new stamp scrip plan for abolishing farm surpluses. Rochester, N. Y., is the "guinea pig" city in which the plan is being put to the test as part of the new joint effort of business and government to meet the dual challenge of a nation which produces too much food and has too many people without enough to eat. Now in its third week in Rochester, and to be launched in five other cities this week, the stamp scrip program has sprouted unexpected results. Competition between Rochester merchants for relief clients' orange stamp money, exchangeable only for surplus foods, brought prices lower, but prices paid to producers were not lower a cent. Good news, too, for Mr. Average Citizen, who was not on relief! He could use the foods—eggs, fruit, dairy products — designated "in surplus." So he bought more. The plan's first five days brought merchants $16,633 worth of new business. What was equally significant, Mr. Average Citizen had received a first-hand lesson in economics. To his oft-stated demand, "Something ought to be done about high living costs!", events in Rochester provided an answer, the same time—tested antidote to high costs applied by mass retail distributors: large scales volume, small profit per item. With others discovering the merit of that scientific cure for high price, fewer attacks should be made on those who practice it to the public's benefit. Furthermore, if the new plan succeeds in bringing aid, through the distributive systems of private enterprise, to distressed farmers and undernourished citizens, a long step towards economic recovery will be achieved. What was equally significant, Mr. Average Citizen had received a first-hand lesson in economics. To his oft-stated demand, "Something ought to be done about high living cost!", events in Rochester provided an answer, the same time—tested antidote to high costs applied by mass retail distributors: large scales volume, small profit per item. With others discovering the merit of that scientific cure for high price, fewer attacks should be made on those who practice it to the public's benefit. Furthermore, if the new plan succeeds in bringing aid, through the distributive systems of private enterprise, to distressed farmers and undernourished citizens, a long step will have been taken in the upbuilding of the nation's general health, economically as well as physically. FHA Discourages Unsound Building "One of the advantages of the Federal Housing administration plan to a borrower is that unwise and unsound steps are discouraged," said M. E. Beebe, chairman of the Anaheim better housing committee. "Some persons diligently try to incorporate an unusual feature into the design of the house which in many instances proves a distinct block to its ready; re-sale possibilities should they wish to sell at a later date," said Beebe. "This does not mean that a house must be built to stock plans but it does mean that the home builder has the benefit and advice of FHA experts who have made a study of what constitutes good construction, good design as to convenience and livability, and determination of real value in a dwelling," he said. "The minimum construction standards as set up by the FHA are designed to protect the inexperienced home builder against making mistakes of this kind and will be readily recognized as such," concluded Beebe. MOTOR CHECK UP Insure the pleasure of safe, uninterrupted vacation driving, by having a complete motor check-up before you start. We tell you the truth about your car—and service it completely...at low cost. HENRY J. DUBOIS GARAGE & BRAKE SHOP "IF YOU CAN'T STOP DON'T START" 129 N. Lemon Street Phone 31 Anaheim, California THE BARRIER STATE TRADE BARRIERS RETAILIORY TAXES USE TAXES SALES TAXES DISCRIMINATORY TAXES STATE TARIFFS TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS STATE LINE INSPECTIONS. Lee Shippey Comedy is Given Extra Week Into a fifth and final week goes "The Great American Family" as the Lee Shippey comedy leaves a trail of broken records extending back over ten years in Pasadena Community Playhouse history. Folding chairs and standees have failed to solve the attendance problem and the clamor for a seat in which to enjoy the gay and human doings of the Seymour family has forced the popular play into a fifth stanza, May 29 to June 3. Saturday, June 3, will see the final curtain drawn on "The Great American Family" and the Play-American Family" and into the Playhouse record book will go a deserved gold star for entertainment value. palign of four years ago and the Townsend and "Ham and Egg" pension movements, both of which stemmed from California. 3. Letters sent home to relatives and friends by early migrants here urging that they come to California. To many of the first migrants, living and employment conditions in California seemed far superior to conditions in the states they had left—and their letters to the folks back home helped to bring the influx to flood tide. 4. Action of distracted relief workers in other states, at least for several years, in encouraging relief applicants to migrate to California on the theory that there was greater opportunity for employment here. But regardless of the causative factors which contributed to the unprecedented migration, there is now general recognition that effective action must be taken to Washington Snapshots by JAMES PRESS A senator shouted during bate on the senate floor: "reference of opinion that horse racing." So it is the reference of opinion appeal to make another kind of Washington before congregally goes home for a rest. The difference of opinion case will be over the taxation. In congress there is growing that taxes mustuced if recovery is to be plished. But in "downtownington—that is, in the city of the brain trust and the uppers—the opinion is still fast that America can stay way out of debt and do with the taxpayers footing. First indication that considering along the lines the tax burden came w house ways and means c voted to recommend a p ment of the increase in the security tax. This recommen was predicated on the b the American worker and er are already overburden taxes. The idea seems to be set at the capitol, and observa had doubted the possibility consideration of gen revisions at this session revising their predictions ing: "The outlook is bright. But, as in horse racing, the difference of opinion administration circles th still persists that more must be undertaken.and t The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California The action of the Associated Farmers of California in adopting resolution urging that the migration of farm workers to California and discouraged is of more than using significance. California's migrant problem is one of the most serious problems fronting the state. Hundreds thousands of refugees from the West Bowl and other impoverish areas have poured into California during the past decade of decession, greatly aggravating the state's relief burden, creating economic social problems and seriously contributing to labor unrest in the cities and in rural districts. California, in fact, at the crux of the tremendous inrush of penitence and destitute, seemed deserved to become "The Poorhouse of Nation." And although theod of migrants has subsided to one extent, thousands will continue to flow across our state borders every month. The Associated Farmers' decision to do everything in its power, cooperation with other farm organizations and public agencies, halt the stampede of the homes, and unemployed to California doubly important in that it offers new refutation of the unended but oft-repeated report that California farmers are deliberately encouraging the migration secure cheap labor. Representatives of radical labor and relief organizations have been most persistent, in spreading the story that California agriculture is advertised for farm workers other states and is therefore responsible for the migrant invasion. Farm organizations have repeatedly checked the story and found utterly groundless. In all the years of the depression, there has been no attempt by California farmers to import farm labor from other states; in fact, there has been consistent effort to discourage the influx. But "pressure group" organizers, seeking to place back home helped to bring the influx to flood tide. 4. Action of distracted relief workers in other states, at least for several years, in encouraging relief applicants to migrate to California on the theory that there was greater opportunity for employment here. But regardless of the causative factors which contributed to the unprecedented migration, there is now general recognition that effective action must be taken to stem the influx before California's financial resources are completely exhausted by the unnatural and impossible burden. California farm organizations are cooperating with other agencies in every way possible to acquaint the unemployed and relief recipients in other states with the fact that this state already is overrun with itinerant labor. It is vitally important, however, if the tide is to be checked, that California should put the damper on Utopian schemes and "live in luxury" relief and pension programs which have lured tens or thousands of destitute here on the assumption that California is the promised land of wealth and economic sunshine. Be sure you get both ECONOMY AND SILENCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR YOU BUY SERVEL ELECTROLUX saves in operating cost absence of moving parts means silence The refrigerator you purchase today you'll want to keep for years. Get a Servel Electrolux—it will continue to serve you like new. It's the automatic refrigerator that has no moving parts in its freezing system—nothing to wear out or make noise! You'll save money, too, through more years of better service, and because Servel operates on the fuel that costs little—gas. NO MOTOR, NO FRIC TION, NO VIBRATION! A tiny gas flame circulates the refrigerant. It means longer service. DEPENDABLE COLD FOR SAFE REFRIGERATION! 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First indication that congress is thinking along the lines of easing the tax burden came when the house ways and means committee voted to recommend a postponement of the increase in the social security tax. This recommendation was predicated on the belief that the American worker and employer are already overburdened with taxes. The idea seems to be spreading at the capitol, and observers who had doubted the possibility of serious consideration of general tax revisions at this session are now revising their predictions and saying: "The outlook is brighter." But, as in horse racing, there is the difference of opinion. In inner administration circles the thought still persists that more spending must be undertaken and that pres- They Say . . . CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE We have in our state legislature some solons who really have the interest of the people at heart. We have in mind our own Thomas Kuchel of Anaheim, who has been a thorn in the side of Governor Olson and his left-wing adherents throughout the present session of the legislature. Kuchel has fought consistently for economy in government and against all of the crack-pot legislation that has appeared in the assembly. We, the people, have been great askers. The more we got from the government the more we asked for—and the more tax money we paid into government coffers to cover our demands. In a poll reported by the National Association of Manufacturers the other day, asking, "what is the greatest necessity for the return of prosperity?" the following opinions were given by the majority of the people answering: 1. Government spending must be reduced. 2. Taxes must be lowered. 3. Government must let business alone. If the people really mean what they say; if citizens are anxious to see their tax bills cut and the public budget pared as their private budgets have been, they will go one step further. They will back their representatives in the state legislature who already have voted sharp reductions in a foolishly topheavy state budget, and write to tell them so. They will avoid placing their economy crusaders at Sacramento in an inconsistent position, by reducing to an absolute minimum their own local demands for special appropriations. The idea seems to be spreading at the capitol, and observers who had doubted the possibility of serious consideration of general tax revisions at this session are now revising their predictions and saying: "The outlook is brighter." But, as in horse racing, there is the difference of opinion. In inner administration circles the thought still persists that more spending must be undertaken and that present tax rates must continue or even be increased. The first indication here was the announcement that the administration will seek to continue several "nuisance" taxes—such as the three-cent postage rate — which had originally been levied as "emergency taxes" and which are due to expire this year. If professional gamblers were betting on the outcome of the "race" the odds probably would favor the "downtown horse," but it appears now that the congressional "tax horse" will run a better race than had been expected. Keen observers believe the tax race this session is only a preliminary to a real contest next year, when the congressmen may public budget pared as their private budgets have been, they will go one step further. They will back their representatives in the state legislature who already have voted sharp reductions in a foolishly topheavy state budget, and write to tell them so. They will avoid placing their economy crusaders at Sacramento in an inconsistent position, by reducing to an absolute minimum their own local demands for special appropriations. And maybe when we get the cost of government under control once more, we'll see something funny in the old wheel about the inevitability of death and taxes. S. A. Register. Have a better chance to win the fight to reduce the national tax burden—and reduce government expenses in the same fell swoop. Editorial of the week: "A communist is a person who wants to eat his cake and have yours, too." —The Washington Post. Business and Professional Directory Howard E. Tews DENTIST 503 N. Los Angeles St. Phones Office 3435 Residence 3986 Anaheim, California C. O. Patterson, Opt. D. Optometrist FOR CORRECT EYEWEAR Phone Of. 3607 109 South Los Angeles Street D. C. Brown, M. D. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Phone 2417 Residence Phone 1073 206 West 4th Street Santa Ana California Homer A. Nelson, Opt. D. 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