anaheim-gazette 1939-07-27

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. VANDENBERG ON NEUTRALITY Last Friday Arthur Vandenberg arose in the United States Senate and indulged in a rather interesting two or three minute talk. We quote from the Record: POSTPONEMENT OF NEUTRALITY LEGISLATION AND BUSINESS Mr. VANDENBERG. Mr. President, I wish to read into the RECORD two headlines from an evening paper, merely "to keep the record straight," as they say down the street. The first headline says: Senate killed boom, says President. And the explanatory opening sentence is: President Rocsevelt today asserted that the Senate's action in failing to act on neutrality had killed off a fine little business boom. On the back page, the headline says: Stocks spurt one to three dollars in fast trading. And the first explanatory sentence says: The stock market resumed its advance in a sharp run-up of 1 to more than 3 points today, after absorbing profit-taking through the two preceding sessions. So I am not clear what "boom" it is that the Senate is about to deflate unless it is the third-term boom. LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE Out of the welter of charges and counter charges that have marked the deportation trial of Harry Bridges, comes the most revealing disclosure of Communism's major weakness that is on official record. It is the story of witness John LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE Out of the welter of charges and counter charges that have marked the deportation trial of Harry Bridges, comes the most revealing disclosure of Communism's major weakness that is on official record. It is the story of witness John L. Leech, former Communist Party worker, that he was converted to Communism when an uneducated, callous-palmed house painter, was considered "good material for leadership," and given an excellent academic education in the Communists' underground school system. There, along with his lessons, he learned of Communistic hate, injustice and cruelty, and left the Red school and the Party forthwith. In Russia, Communist strategists may mold a neophyte's mind so that he clings more strongly to Marxian doctrine as his "education" goes on, for all knowledge to which he is given access may be colored and rigidly censored. But when that is tried here, they cannot keep their convert from some acquaintance with Democratic doctrines of Jefferson and Washington and Lincoln. In a country of free speech, free press and free libraries, a student inevitably comes in contact with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights—and when he does, if his mind is still unwarped, he ceases to be a Communist, just as Mr. Leech ceased to be one. Communism wastes time and effort turning an ignorant follower into an educated opponent. Probably the case of Mr. Leech is one of hundreds, where the elaborate underground Red school system has been ignominiously defeated by the tenets and principles of another Litte Red Schoolhouse—American style. UNCLE EMPTIES THE TILL The truest barometer of business conditions in the United States has for years been the steel industry and its subsidiary, contributing industries. Last year, according to the American Federation of Investors, steel earned $83,727,000 after meeting payrolls and other overhead. But those earnings weren't divided among the half million stockholders. The tax collectors demanded $96,000,000—almost $15,000,000 more than the whole industry earned; and steel was deep in the red. Uncle Sam and his lesser State and local tax levying rivals not only cleaned the till, but swiped the cash register. Last year, from the net earnings of 163 major American business concerns, tax collectors took 62 cents of every dollar lar. Many had a deficit before paying taxes, and the earnings of others were wholly tax consumed. Those 163 companies met payrolls for approximately three million workmen. Highly significant, then—particularly in the light of employment declines—the facts in but two major cases of the 163: the tax bill of American railroads last year was the equivalent of a full year's wage for 183,000 employees; and that of the steel industry the equivalent of a year's wage of 83,000 employees. Year by year, the pittance left for sharing among investor, management and wage earner shrinks as government scoops a larger share from the tills of industry. As Dr. Harley L. Lutz, public finance expert, recently asserted: "The stake of the businessman in government finance quickly be- California grapefruit health. Yemen have CITRUS, And as the thinkmittee's vote was close: 12% It was particularly painful because one of those who against him was his old Walter George of Georgia whom he had exerted long prayerful suasion. If Hull was worn and down his chief was furious. Georone of the senators whose Roosevelt tried to "purge year. To his mind this just ed.how right he was in seek rid his party of such obstruits. And a senator who with George was Iowa's Guette, another purge-marked Gillette denied that his now was revenge for 1934 that made Roosevelt feel no about his worst defeat of a session. He conferred with about what they should do. Two days passed and the Washington Times-Herald lined: "NEUTRALITY SPLITS F. D., HULL." The over a United Press story effect that Mr. Roosevelt was blast at the senate, that H restraining him lest he irrewiden the gulf between his senate opponents, and antagonize the Rome-Berlin Those 163 companies met payrolls for approximately three million workmen. Highly significant, then—particularly in the light of employment declines—the facts in but two major cases of the 163: the tax bill of American railroads last year was the equivalent of a full year's wage for 183,000 employees; and that of the steel industry the equivalent of a year's wage of 83,000 employees. Year by year, the pittance left for sharing among investor, management and wage earner shrinks as government scoops a larger share from the tills of industry. As Dr. Harley L. Lutz, public finance expert, recently asserted: "The stake of the businessman in government finance quickly becomes the stake of business existence." And, as the thinking workingman is beginning to realize, also the stake of job existence. The MARCH OF TIME Prepared by the Editors of TIME The Weekly Newsmagazine REBELS & RIPSNORTER— WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hull trudged into the White House one day last week looking glum and tired. Despite his reiterated warnings that war abroad was imminent, and that if it came the president of the U.S. should have a hand more free than he is allowed under the present neutrality act, the senate foreign relations committee had just voted finally not to revise neutrality at this session of congress. The com- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN I say your hotel because you will find here just what YOU want—at rates as pleasing as the service. Easily accessible garage in the building—smart, modern coffee shop—restful rooms with bath from $2.50. Waiting to serve you! TROY E. HIMMELMAN, Manager Your Hotel in Seattle FIFTH AT VIRGINIA IT'S GETTING CLOSER AW, DON'T BE A FRAID-CAT! THERE AIN'T NO SUCH ANIMAL! RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! ITEE's vote was close: 12-to-11. Was particularly painful to Hull because one of those who voted against him was his old friend Walter George of Georgia, upon whom he had exerted long and fiery suasion. If Hull was worn and downcast, chief was furious. George was one of the senators whom Mr. Roosevelt tried to "purge" last year. To his mind this just show right he was in seeking to be his party of such obstruction- Anger that he had not publicly vented on the senate now poured out of Mr. Roosevelt upon the United Press. In a special statement that marked a new high in bad blood between him and the working press, he called the U.P.'s story false. The U. P. stuck to its guns and, when Mr. Roosevelt's next neutrality move did come, had the satisfaction of noting that it was a moderate statement by Hull, not a Roosevelt ripsnorter. For the record, Hull patiently try of non-involvement, so as to make less likely the outbreak of a major war." —M-O-T— WPA STRIKE— WASHINGTON—The spectacle of U.S. labor making war on the U.S. congress last week flourished wildly, then faded into minor outbreaks under a cold congressional and public reception. WPA protestants straggled glumly back to work, their ranks depleted by pikk-slip recipients. The arena of the war widened to include New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, as well as New York, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The high command of the American Federation of Labor—200 heads of affiliated unions—met in Washington at the call of President William Green. They manifested to congress, sent a committee to the White House, talked big about fighting to a finish. But the week's end they were talking compromise, much wind having gone out of their sails when the president of the United States bluntly announced: "You cannot strike against the government." —M-O-T— BILL— DENVER — Colorado's supreme court decided in May that the privately owned retail outlets of Gable-Skogmo, Inc. (auto parts) were not a "voluntary" chain of stores and therefore fair game for the state's chain-store tax. Right then U.S. motormakers began to anticipate trouble. Last week to General Motors, Colorado sent a bill for $234,655; to Ford went one for $102,470; to Chrysler, Hudson, Studebaker, Nash and Packard went others totaling $193,995. Grand total; $531,120, billed to the seven motormakers for four years' chain-store license fees ($2.50 to $300.50 a store). Grounds: their traffic laws are clarified by Clarifying the intent of law, a measure enacted recent session of the levy and becoming effective in ber will require all forms to obey traffic signals, the Automobile Club of S California. The action was prompt doubt as to whether or not car operators were required law to obey traffic signal point has been definitely by the new enactment. The same measure esta uniform definition of traffic and standardizes the use yellow, and red lights signals. The measure provides that a flashing rash shall require traffic to stop only when such a used in conjunction with sign. Another new law will illegal to cause a traffic signal to operate for a purpose than that of pedestrians or motorists the roadway. Traffic signals are operated either or by running over a mo It has been found that stodors, hitch hikers, and other used these signals as a using motorists to stop. Orange Man In Fall from Thrown from a horse suddenly shied, Robert H of Orange, suffered a bark Friday afternoon. He feared a walnut tree along LaV near Santa Ana boulevards injuries are not serious, a There Is No Better Health Investment Than Citrus Fruits California CITRUS FRUITS—oranges, lemons, and grapefruit — have become synonymous with good health. Your doctor, your dentist—these professional men have told you, over and over, of the value of CITRUS FRUITS in your daily menu. Anger that he had not publicly vented on the senate now poured out of Mr. Roosevelt upon the United Press. In a special statement that marked a new high in bad blood between him and the working press, he called the U.P.'s story false. The U. P. stuck to its guns and, when Mr. Roosevelt's next neutrality move did come, had the satisfaction of noting that it was a moderate statement by Hull, not a Roosevelt ripsnorter. For the record, Hull patiently reiterated once more that, in his view, with war threatening, the president should be relieved of the necessity of declaring an embargo on "arms, ammunitions and implements of war" at war's outbreak. The need to preserve a neutral's rights under international law was his formal argument for revision, but he restated Mr. Roosevelt's interventionist intentions to the satisfaction of the isolationists who had blocked them, when he said: "I profoundly believe that the first great step towards safeguarding this nation from being drawn into war is to use what ever influence it can, compatible with the traditional policy of our coun- were not a "voluntary" chain of stores and therefore fair game for the state's chain-store tax. Right then U. S. motormakers began to anticipate trouble. Last week to General Motors, Colorado sent a bill for $234,655; to Ford went one for $102,470; to Chrysler, Hudson, Studebaker, Nash and Packard went others totaling $193,995. Grand total; $531,120, billed to the seven motormakers for four years' chain-store license fees ($2.50 to $300.50 a store). Grounds: their licensing and supervision of dealers made them members of a chain. Auto manufacturers saw more trouble ahead: 19 other states with chain-store taxes may take the cue from Colorado and submit their own bills for license fees. If such taxes can be made to stick they will play hob with the entire system of automobile distribution, not to mention other articles similarly merchandised. War will never yield but to the principles of universal justice and love, and these have no sure root but in the religion of Jesus Christ. William Ellery Channing. California CITRUS FRUITS—oranges, lemons, and grapefruit — have become synonymous with good health. Your doctor, your dentist—these professional men have told you, over and over, of the value of CITRUS FRUITS in your daily menu. Do you know of any other food, year after year and pound for pound, that is more reasonable in cost; more delightful in flavor; or which combines within itself all the health-giving qualities of California's Golden Crop? Use More Citrus Fruits ORANGES GRAPEFRUIT LEMONS This advertisement is the fifth of a series to be run by the Anaheim Gazette in the interest of Orange county's greatest industry—THE ORANGE. Traffic Laws are Clarified by Act Clarifying the intent of existing law, a measure enacted at the recent session of the legislature and becoming effective in September will require all forms of traffic to obey traffic signals, reports the Automobile Club of Southern California. The action was prompted by doubt as to whether or not street car operators were required by law to obey traffic signals. This point has been definitely cleared by the new enactment. The same measure establishes a uniform definition of traffic signals and standardizes the use of green, yellow, and red lights in such signals. The measure further provides that a flashing red signal shall require traffic to come to a stop only when such a signal is used in conjunction with a stop sign. Another new law will make it illegal to cause a traffic-actuated signal to operate for any other purpose than that of permitting pedestrians or motorists to cross the roadway. Traffic-actuated signals are operated either by hand or by running over a metal plate. It has been found that street vendors, hitch hikers, and others have used these signals as a means of using motorists to stop. Orange Man Injured in Fall from Horse Thrown from a horse when it suddenly shied, Robert Holmes, 25, of Orange, suffered a back injury Friday afternoon. He fell against a walnut tree along LaVeta street near Santa Ana boulevard. His injuries are not serious, attendants... Orange Man Injured in Fall from Horse Thrown from a horse when it suddenly shied, Robert Holmes, 25, of Orange, suffered a back injury Friday afternoon. He fell against a walnut tree along LaVeta street near Santa Ana boulevard. His injuries are not serious, attendants at Santa Ana Valley hospital, said. 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