anaheim-gazette 1939-11-09

ANAHEIM GAZETTE Established 1870 ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Publisher 1887-1935 The Anaheim Gazette has been owned and edited but 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. AVALANCHE OF VOTES Last Tuesday's election seems to have been victory for the people all down the line. On the Ham 'n Egg proposal a tremendous number signified their acceptance and belief in the plan—but a still greater number indicated that they wanted no part of it. The chiropractic failed to gain a majority vote. Still the members of that profession lost nothing and are in as good condition as they were before. On numbers three and four the people really spoke out and clearly indicated that they believe the small borrower should have protection from usury. The defeat of the Atkinson oil control act came about from a combination of factors a discussion covering all would require many pages. The two main reasons, we believe, were the exportation of petroleum on the west coast and the manner in which the campaign was handled. The defeat of this last measure in no way means that the people of California are against the ideal of conservation in any sense of the word. It is a fact, however, that the average citizen feels a growing resentment to any sort of government regulation, especially when the interpretation of the law is left with a politically appointed commission. Taken as a whole the election shows clearly what a majority of California citizens think is best for the state. We believe it is one case where an excursion into pure democracy has not failed. RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS was handled. The defeat of this last measure in no way means that the people of California are against the ideal of conservation in any sense of the word. It is a fact, however, that the average citizen feels a growing resentment to any sort of government regulation, especially when the interpretation of the law is left with a politically appointed commission. Taken as a whole the election shows clearly what a majority of California citizens think is best for the state. We believe it is one case where an excursion into pure democracy has not failed. RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENTS Pat McCarran, one of the western democrats in the United States Senate, sounded a warning, a couple of days ago, that the time had come when something should be done about this reciprocal trade agreements law. To that, many Americans will say a fervent amen. The right of the executive branch of the government to raise or lower tariff barriers under reciprocal agreements with the particular countries affected is not in keeping with the spirit, if not the letter, of the constitution, since the United States Senate has the right of advice and consent—under the constitution—with the president in treaty making. But, beyond that, as was stated in the debate when the reciprocal trade law was adopted, it is not the chief executive who works out these international trade agreements. It is, in fact, the secretary of state who does this; and that is Cordell Hull. As a member of the United States Senate, Secretary Hull, years ago, made his position clear upon the tariff question. Mr. Hull—as Senator Hull—believed in the theory of free trade. What, then, is the philosophy now of the person who makes the reciprocal trade agreements for the United States? No one has accused the secretary of changing his position; he still is a free trader. If the people of the United States want free trade, they may have it. But we believe they still desire protection against the cheap labor products made abroad. If they do, much of the reciprocal agreements should be altered. Senator McCarran is right in his feeling that something should be done. 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 Cosatine Dispatch La Habra Star Anaheim Gazette Brea Progress Placentia Courter Tustin News Seal Beach Post West Orange county has had more limelight in the last year than ever before in the history of the county. The organization of new chamber of commerce groups and the election of Wm. Crofoot of Los Alamites to the presidency of the Associated Chambers of Commerce are the chief reasons. Much of the agitation has concerned the flooding of Los Ala- been surprised this week to see how many people there are in the county who were not worried about the Ham and Egg plan going over. Tax bills were sent out the last of the week. Beginning the next day after their receipt, taxpayers began calling at the collector's office and planking down cash money in payment of taxes. The Inasmuch as they have a job to do providing holiday fare for millions of dinner tables, California farmers, during the weeks just preceding Thanksgiving day, are usually too busy to spend much time counting their blessings, or contemplating what they should be thankful for. This year, too, the farmer's holiday marketing problems are a bit more complicated than usual—due to the fact that half the nation will be celebrating Thanksgiving way on Nov. 30 (the traditional last Thursday in November) while the other half will want its turkey and fixings a week earlier on Nov. 23; the new Thanksgiving day proclaimed by the president. In California, Governor Olson having chimed in with President Rocsevelt in favor of a new Thanksgiving day, the official feast day will be Nov. 23—thereby adding a week to the shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, as desired by merchants anxious to lengthen the Christmas buying period. But as California's happens to the biggest turkey producing state in the union, thousands of California turkey growers will probably be working under full pressure on California's Thanksgiving day getting ready their final shipments or birds to other states which will celebrate Thanksgiving a week later. It's all a little confused, but in the turkey market is firm—and growers are able to achieve a fair margin of profit. — California farmers will take it all in stride with out worrying too much about the mixup. Farmers are one class of citizens who still recognize that work is the source of income. And if work interferes with holidays, they skip the holidays! But California farmers—the Californians as a whole—have every reason to be thankful this year, more than at any other time that they live in the United States free from bombings and slaughter. Free from the tread of dictators. There have been difficult times... West Orange county has had more limelight in the last year than ever before in the history of the county. The organization of new chamber of commerce groups and the election of Wm. Crofoot of Los Alamitos by Coyote creek. Fires have been built under the supervisors and various charges and demands made. The fact is that Coyote creek will be taken care of as part of a plan being developed by the federal engineers for the control of floods all along the San Gabriel river. The project became part of the general government plan several years ago, but the conditions are peculiar and have required a great deal of engineering work. The principal factor complicating the situation is that at the point where Coyote creek is supposed to flow into the San Gabriel the creek is about eight feet lower than the river bed. At least three plans are under contemplation. None of them could be developed by Orange county on its own hook. It will have to be a federal project. No intimation is given as to when action can be expected but it is hoped for by next year. Conditions along the West Orange county line are about the same as for years past, and a flood this winter would get that section pretty wet. TAXPAYING STARTED ABOUT AS USUAL DESPITE HAM AND EGGS Court house observers and the numerous deputies who aid the tax collector at this time have been surprised this week to see how many people there are in the county who were not worried about the Ham and Egg plan going over. Tax bills were sent out the last of the week. Beginning the next day after their receipt, taxpayers began calling at the collector's office and planking down cash money in payment of taxes. The office folks say there was no apparent difference from other years in collections during the first few days. It had been expected that uncertainty over the Ham and Egg scheme would influence taxpayers to wait and see. Most of the tax money comes in during the last week before December 5 — the final date before penalty attaches. STATISTICAL REPORT ISSUED, BUT FEW TAXPAYERS READ IT The annual statistical report compiled by Miss E. G. Hellis, county statistician, was delivered for distribution from the county auditor's office the last of the week. This book contains the story of the finances of the county and its numerous districts for the preceding fiscal year, ending June 30. It is made up almost entirely of figures and a directory of county officials. In a county with about 65,000 taxpayers hardly a thousand of these books ever are distributed. Many of them go to county officials, banks, loan and title companies. Very few people are willing to give the book the study and attention necessary to get out of it the immense amount of statistical information it contains. Hence the extensive lack of understanding of county financial affairs generally. But California farmers—the Californians as a whole — have every reason to be thankful this year, more than at any other time that they live in the United States free from bombings and slaughter. Free from the tread of dictators. There have been difficult times in the United States; hard times in California which have tried the souls of farmers and business men workers and professional men. But California, as Thanksgiving day approaches, reeds to take a look at stricker. Poland, ravished by Hitler's war machine; at the German people, ignorant of what lies ahead and facing death a traitors if they seek information other than the government-censored news dispatches fed to them at England and France, calling their young men and their middle-aged men to the colors again—die on the same battlefields when millions died only two decades ago; at Italy, surrounded by possible enemies, wondering with which side she should make friends; at Russia's, ruled by it power-crazed Stalin, and China and Japan slitting each other throats on a hundred battlefields. If there are bumper crops here. Last year Assessor Sleepee found that not a single member of the grand jury had seen a copy of the report or knew anything of what it contained. The work on this report is done by Miss Hellis, who as statistician has been employed for years on the job. She is an employee of the board of supervisors direct and responsible only to them. She works in the auditor's office because that is the source of the statistics with which she works. YEAH! MAN! WHOOPS! HEY! PUT THIS GUY IN! Washington Snapshots by James Preston Armistice day this year will be celebrated in peace only in America. This announcement from the White House failed to receive the headlines accorded the latest bulletins from Europe. But the story back of that announcement is one that has a strong appeal to every American home. It means that America is at peace: that it intends to celebrate that peace, and that America has no intention of breaking that peace. Such is not the case in Europe. In France and England this November 11, men will march. Flags will wave. Drums will rattle and bands will play. But this European military display will be in hope of a new Armistice yet to come. In America it will be for an Armistice already achieved. This is significant in the light of the unpublished debate which is going on in the cloak rooms of the capitol. More and more the off the record talk is to the effect that this is not America's war and that the only sure way by which America can become involved is for America to talk herself into war. To some, at first, the thought of the United States talking itself into war, was ridiculous. But after some six weeks of war this statement provokes few laughs. It is now recognized by many in Washington as the most dangerous war factor with which the country Santa Fe Trailways Will Display Coach A modernized, streamlined Santa Fe Trailways coach will be displayed and open for inspection at various cities of California during November and December, it was announced by Lloyd S. Neal, general passenger agent. Santa Fe operates a unique ordinated bus-rail travel service in California in addition through bus service with continental connections to but-state points. The bus which will be on display here on Nov. 10 from 9 to o'clock is the latest type we every modern convenience comfort for passengers, Neal said to the senate that war is chronic in Europe. And military experts in Washington are snickering quietly about Americans who are worried over a possible Hitler victory. The point out that the crushing of world's greatest Empire (the British) and the world's Empire No (the French) is accomplish more easily on paper or vocally than on the battlefield or the sea. To the Americans who are fearful of a Hitler-Stalin invasion, the event of a doubtful German Russian victory they recall to Chinese parable that: He wreaks two giants is himself wrecked. These same military experts laugh outright at those who apprehensive of American safety in the event of the surrender of the British fleet. The reason for the laughter is, they say, that British fleet will never surrender. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H-TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California such as they have a job to holiday fare for mildner tables, California during the weeks just Thanksgiving day, are too busy to spend much unting their blessings, or dating what they should ful for. ear, too, the farmer's holiketting problems are a bit implicated than usual—due act that half the nation celebrating Thanksgiving Nov. 30 (the traditional sunday in November), other half will want its and fixings a week earlier 23, the new Thanksgiving claimed by the president. California, Governor Olson himmed in with President it in favor of a new giving day, the official will be Nov. 23—thereby a week to the shopping between Thanksgiving and as desired by merchexious to lengthen the buying period. But as a's happens to the the Turkey producing state in, thousands of California rowers will probably be under full pressure on a's Thanksgiving day getly their final shipments of other states which will Thanksgiving a week a little confused, but if they market is firm — and are able to achieve a fair of profit. — California will take it all in stride, worrying too much about up. Farmers are one class ens who still recognize k is the source of income. work interferes with holisky skip the holidays! California farmers—and ans as a whole — have reason to be thankful this are than at any other time. live in the United States, bombings and slaughter; in the tread of dictators. have been difficult times vests in Europe, there are no profits for the farmers—for the governments of Europe confiscate income by ruinous war-taxes, even as they confiscate the food for armies that must fight on full stomachs. In California, to be sure, farmers are beset by difficulties that seem to baffle solution; labor strife flares in many sections and markets are still uncertain; taxes are too high and may go higher. But in California, there is still hope, if Californians — farmers and farm workers, business men and business employees, industrialists and industrial labor, public officials and voters — will all recognize that they have it in their power to find security and a decent livelihood for themselves and their neighbors by forgetting petty differences and all pulling together. In Europe, there is little of hope. In California, there is every reason for hope. And California citizens, regardless of their walk of life, should render thanks on Thanksgiving day that they live in California—and then solemnly vow to do their part in saving their home in Calido their part in saving their home State and the United States from the calamity that has come to other. Californians need to extend the right hand of good fellowship to their neighbors and start re-building California. And a goodlook at Europe might help speed the process. Bringing nostalgic memories to those who knew the "golden days" of a romance, a kalaoidescope of color and gaity whirls around the story of light opera's favorite lovers. There are more fur trappers per square mile in American than anywhere else in the world. the record talk is to the effect that this is not America's war and that the only sure way by which America can become involved is for America to talk herself into war. To some, at first, the thought of the United States talking itself into war, was ridiculous. But after some six weeks of war this statement provokes few laughs. It is now recognized by many in Washington as the most dangerous war factor with which the country must deal. It comes about this way: The average American is interested in his wife, his children, his home, his job, his town and his favorite hobby, whether that be the golf course, the fishing tackle or the like. Mr. Average American also is honest. He pays his debts. He goes to church. He gives to charity and he sympathizes with those who have drawn a less favorable place in life than he. This background completely disarms him mentally for an appreciation or understanding of the "power politics" of the restless millions of Europe. He attempts to understand the European in the way that he would analyze a new neighbor in the community and thereby he makes a mistake. During the neutrality debate in the senate figures were placed in the Congressional Record. They impressed more than one in the debonair Capital City. Here is what they revealed: In the some 155 years of American independence, the British Empire has fought 54 wars, lasting a total of 102 years or has been at war with someone for 68 per cent of the time that the United States has existed. During this same period of 155 years the French have fought 53 wars. These lasted a total of 99 years. In other words France has been fighting somebody 66 per cent of the time that American was developing from an infant nation to the greatest and most prosperous nation in the history of the world. And the man who compiled these figures pointed out that during a quarter of a century of this period England and France were fighting each other. More than one agreed that this was the best evidence submitted To the Americans who are fearful of a Hitler-Stalin invasion, the event of a doubtful German Russian victory they recall to Chinese parable that: He w crushes two giants is himself w crushed. These same military expert laugh outright at those who apprehensive of American safety in the event of the surrendering British fleet. The reason for the laughter is, they say, that British fleet will never surrender. They point out that at the end of World War Kaiser's hitherto seas fleet surrendered between lines of British and American men of war—each line of warship being stronger than the fleet ships being surrendered. And, the time of the surrender thereto were two allied ships, with load guns, ready to open up any moat upon any German ship which might show the slightest sign fight. Even though many more Brit warships are destroyed, and many military experts say this will happier Hitler and his Red ally will have no fleet able to enforce a surrendure of the war dogs which fly British flag. California farmers—and rans as a whole — have reason to be thankful this rear than at any other time. live in the United States, bombings and slaughter; in the tread of dictators. have been difficult times United States; hard times in which have tried the farmers and business men, and professional men. California, as Thanksgiving broaches, needs to take a stricker. Poland, ravished war machine; at the people, ignorant of what had and facing death as if they seek information on the government-cenws dispatches fed to them; and France, calling men and their middleen to the colors again—to the same battlefields where died only two decades Italy, surrounded by pcsnemies, wondering with side she should make at Russia's, ruled by its razed Stalin, and China loan slitting each other's on a hundred battlefields. are bumper crops haryear Assessor Sleeper that not a single member grand jury had seen a the report or knew anywhat it contained. work on this report is done Hellis, who as statistician, employed for years on. She is an employee of the of supervisors direct and able only to them. She in the auditor's office benat is the source of the with which she works. Bringing nostalgic memories to those who knew the "golden days" of a romance, a kalaoidescope of color and gaily whirls around the story of light opera's favorite lovers. There are more fur trappers per square mile in American than anywhere else in the world. Instead of wondering— telephone and know! LONG DISTANCE "Puts you there" so quickly. The aim of the Bell System is a telephone service for the nation, free so far as humanly possible from imperfections, errors or delays...enabling anyone anywhere to pick up a telephone and talk to anyone else anywhere else, clearly, quickly and at reasonable cost. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Street, Telephone Anaheim 2101 Anaheim. Calif., Nov. 9, 1939 The Fe Trailways Bill Display Coach Modernized, streamlined San-Trailways coach will be on duty and open for inspection by public at various cities in California during November and December, it was announced by S. Neal, general passenger. The Fe operates a unique coated bus-rail travel service California in addition to bus service with transient connections to but-of-points. Bus which will be on dishear on Nov. 10 from 9 to 11 is the latest type with modern convenience and art for passengers, Neal said. Senate that war is chroniccope. Military experts in Wash.-are snickering quietly at Americans who are worried over possible Hitler victory. They out that the crushing of the greatest Empire (the British and the world's Empire No. 2 French) is accomplished easily on paper or vocally on the battlefield or the high American who are fearing a Hitler-Stalin invasion in event of a doubtful German victory they recall that parable that: He who has two giants is himself well used. Same military experts outright at those who are intensive of American safety in event of the surrender of British fleet. The reason foraughter is, they say, that the fleet will never surrender. The Letter Box Editor, The Gazette: We have discussed prorate, our cull problem, and nearly every other phase, but without exception transportation is the most vital issue now confronting the American people. It still is the chief instrument for the distribution of food, fuel, and clothing, but the rates are prohibitively high. Our standard of living depends upon the inter-exchange of goods from one locality to another for our prosperity. The Hon. William Lemke, congressman of North Dakota at Washington, will present a bill before this coming session of Congress which will postalize the railroad rates. In other words, this bill will put our railroads in the same position as our postal system and eliminate the unjust discrimination in rates based on distance, as it is at present, and not on volume of trade. The men who control the railroads know very little of that business and are only interested in its profits. Due to their mismanagement and unreasonable freight rate charges, Congressman Lemke has introduced a bill, number H. R. 5579, which should be of vital interest to every citrus grower and citizen in our nation. This Lemke bill, if enacted, will save for the citrus grower 50 to 75 cents per box on freight rates. Raw materials and manufactured goods can be shipped at a fraction of their cost, which makes for better distribution and prosperity. I exhort every citizen and co- Officers Renamed by Farm Bureau Officers who served the Orange County Farm Bureau during the past year were reelected at the annual meeting of the board of directors of the organization held at the offices in Orange. Officers reelected were R. W. Hull, president; F. C. Latham, first vice-president; A. D. Smiley, second vice-president; S. W. Stanley, state delegate; and H. H. Gardner, treasurer. Also chosen by the board as directors-at-large were L. P. Helderman, J. W. Crill, J. A. Murdy, Jr., Frank Plaven, A. D. Smiley, L. A. Bortz and Vernon C. Heil. These directors will serve with those chosen by farm centers and commodity and service departments during the ensuing year. Seated also on the board were center directors Walter Bech of La Habra, Herbert Warren, Yorba Linda, and W. L. Vose, West Orange. Walter L. Schmid of Garden Grove was seated as director of the sugar beet department. operative organization to get acquainted with this Lemke bill and give it their wholehearted support. This bill is our best chance for an early and lasting prosperity. VICTOR E. BERGHOFER, FEDCO LAYING COOP Houses 20 layers. No nests, no roosts. Cuts housing labor and feed 50%. Better result, less disease. For Copyrighted Blue Print send $100. Lit free. FEDCO COMPANY Rosewood, California FAMOUS FIELD GROWN PANSIES are now ready for your garden—you select your own colors from finest pansies ever sold in Anaheim. 35c per dozen Also fine Line of SEEDS and BULBS at REASONABLE PRICES. 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