anaheim-gazette 1939-12-14

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. ANAHEIM PREPARED TO SERVE With a splendid assortment of new stock for holiday buying, merchants of Anaheim are to be roundly commended for providing the people of this city with an available supply of Christmas gifts comparable in quality to any of our southland communities. Indeed, there are several added inducements for shopping at home. Not the least of these is the favorable comparison of prices set on many gift items. Standard articles are sold locally without the hazard of increased overhead costs such as the metropolitan stores have to face; and, as a result, the thrifty shopper can actually save money on the amount he or she pays for such articles. Aside from that, it is easy to trade with local merchants. Parking facilities are not at a premium, and our merchants are maintaining several parking lots to aid their customers. And it isn't necessary to drive for miles to find the right store. The best and the wisest thing to do, when Christmas shopping, is to buy in Anaheim. LUTHERAN HOME DESERVES PRAISE Not everyone is acquainted with the fact that this city has within its confines a home conducted by the Lutheran Home association for elderly members of the Lutheran Church. This city was chosen as a site for such an institution, now established in the southwest part of Anaheim. It is conducted on the highest scale, and no little credit for its establish- LUTHERAN HOME DESERVES PRAISE Not everyone is acquainted with the fact that this city has within its confines a home conducted by the Lutheran Home association for elderly members of the Lutheran Church. This city was chosen as a site for such an institution, now established in the southwest part of Anaheim. It is conducted on the highest scale, and no little credit for its establishment and maintenance go to the local leaders of the Lutheran congregation, and their minister, Rev. H. G. Schmelzer. It is particularly fitting, as Christmas draws near, for Anaheim to pay its respects to the Lutheran Home, the establishment of which represents the highest kind of Christian labor. 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 Bueha Park News Coastline Dispatch La Habra Star Anahala Gazette Brea Progress Placentia Courier Tustin News Seal Beach Post OUTFALL TROUBLES ARE PARTLY POLITICAL While preliminary moves looking toward an appeasement of the state board of health and toward future remodeling of the sewage treatment plant have been made by the representatives of the outfall sewer system, the real job has not yet been tackled. The real job has to do with reorganizing the political set-up under which the affairs of the outfall are administered ed. The outfall is owned by four cities and four sanitary districts. Each city council or district board of trustees has one man on the outfall board. These eight men have no authority to act in any important matter, except as they go back and get their respective boards to pass the necessary resolutions. It is a very slow and very awkward arrangement. Furthermore, there is no one responsible head to the actual operating of the outfall. Three engineers have charge of three different sections. Neither is superior to the others. They all have to get along together and keep from stepping on each other's toes. Nearly all the outfall board members and engineers are sold on the necessity of having a governing board which has full power. turns it in, and it is checked and entered in the records of that office. It then goes through the auditor's office, then to the tax collector, then back to the auditor, while the money goes to the treasurer. Each of these offices spends considerable time on each tax description. Some accounts take a good deal of extra time. It is probable that the $1 minimum estimate is plenty low. A careful check might show it costs more than that to handle. But the tax collector is like everybody else — he has to make the profits cover the losses. This year's tax payments are keeping even with last year's, despite the lowered income in most lines of business. The indications are the final delinquencies next June will be no larger than last year's; which were the lowest in many years. NOTES Byron Curry, formerly head of the county welfare department, has taken the southern California territory for the L. C. Carlisle company of San Francisco, which furnishes blank books, elections supplies, etc., to cities and counties, and has gone to the bay city California vitally needs a basic declaration of public policy with regard to labor relations; a new Magna Charta of so fundamental principles which safeguard the rights of the public at large, as well as those of workers and employers! In that statement, almost every thinking, unbiased California will concur, for public peace has worn thin under a constant battering from selfish morities, contemptuous of the principle's rights and the state's well-being. It has become painfully apparent; however, that both the Western act and the National Labor Relations board, instead of edying a bad situation, have seemed to aggravate it—due to the fact that both are one-sided and capable of protecting the public interest. And it is even more parent that labor czars of Harry Bridges stamp, desiring public indignation, still arrogantly determined to trample on the rights of other pursuit of what they consider their own rights and the rights of their followers. The recent tie-up on the Francisco waterfront—one long series of labor wars in bay area which has exacted his toll from agriculture, merchants buying public and tens thousands of others who are party to the disputes—is a curious example of the condition that must be remedied if California ever to re-achieve any measure of property and security. Representatives of California farm groups, in an effort to deal with the problem, recently drew up a tentative declaration policy for submission to their respective organizations, which charts a course toward a definite "bill of rights" that recognizes rights of everyone concerned. Basic principles of this new clarification of independence are: 1. That every individual should be free to join or not to join an organization without coercion any kind. SOME TAXES YIELD LESS THAN COLLECTION COSTS Orange county collects a good many tax bills which cost more to assess, collect, apportion and audit than the tax amounts to. Probably the same thing is true in all the other counties. Running through stacks of bills waiting to be checked, the tax collector showed there are hundreds of them in which the amount of tax is less than $1. He says that if it is less than $1 then it is handled at a loss. A good many of them amount to around half a dollar. Most of the bills represent taxes on lots in subdivisions which once boomed and then went boom. Many of them are assessed at more than they are worth, yet the amount of tax received is too small to pay the costs. A piece of property has to be assessed, which means that a deputy assessor writes it up and June will be no larger than last year's; which were the lowest in many years. NOTES Byron Curry, formerly head of the county welfare department, has taken the southern California territory for the L. C. Carlisle company of San Francisco, which furnishes blank books, elections supplies, etc., to cities and counties, and has gone to the bay city for a course of instruction. County Auditor Lambert has been the defendent in two lawsuits this year and has had judgment entered against him in both instances. The matters had to do with private business affairs which he got into. The grand jury has been poking into the affairs of the flood control office, not necessarily with homicidal intent but to find out where the money goes. Eucle Hillis Visits Anaheim Yesterday Private Eucle S. Hillis, base headquarters and 4th air base squadron, GHQ air force, March Field, who formerly resided in Anaheim, returned to his old neighborhood yesterday attired in the uniform of the United States army, as a representative of the service, on temporary recruiting duty. Having chosen an old and honorable profession, Private Hillis returned home on a mission, the purpose of which was to stimulate recruiting in the vicinity. He also served as a connecting link between the service and members of the public who are interested in the army and its possibilities as a career or as a means of obtaining educational and vocational advantages. Basic principles of this new clarification of independence are: 1. That every individual should be free to join or not to join an organization without coercion any kind. 2. That every American citizen has the right to work with the opportunity offers, with paying tribute to any individual organization, unless he freely without coercion chooses to do. 3. That the people of the state have a major interest in strife because of the economic crisis upon the lives of all the people and have a right to know the facts about strikes and a responsibility to see that fundamental justice adhered to in all settlements. 4. That the owners of any business have the inalienable right manage their own business, from dictation by workers or others not responsible for the successful outcome of that management. With these basic principles mind, the farm representatives including leaders from the F.B.I. Bureau federation, Agricultural Council of California, agricultural committee of the state Chamber Commerce, the Associated Farmers, Consolidated Milk product California Wool Growers association, and other farm groups—drafted three specific recommendations, which will be submitted to their memberships for conference and as a basis for an annual campaign of education. These are: First—No compulsory shop or hiring hall. Second—No secondary boy or "hot cargo." Third—Free flow of commuting farm groups, in an effort to deal with the problem, recently, downup a tentative declaration policy for submission to their respective organizations, which charts a course toward a definite "bill of rights" that recognizes rights of everyone concerned. HAPPY LANDING? Washington Snapshots by JAMES PRESTON A mass of legislative problems is building up for the regular session of congress convening in less than a month, and one of the most troublesome is the federal farm program. Washington privately finds that the present hodge podge of soil erosion, crop insurance, export subsidy, production control, and so on and on, is not satisfactory. The major reason, government experts say in secret, is that the present plan doesn't allow enough leeway for natural factors. Wars, droughts, dust storms, floods, and the like don't seem to pay much attention to laws. About the time the program begins running smoothly, one of these, or some similar factor, upsets things. More and more Washington is beginning to wonder whether the real trouble now isn't "controlitis"—too much control too many details. Since it would be politically unwise to admit in an election year that the present program isn't all it should be, chances are against any recommendations to congress for an easing of "controlitis." But congress may take things in its own hands. It came within inches of prolonging the special session, and would have if the president hadn't found several million dollars to use for drought relief in the southeast. Among the other big problems are debt, taxes, national defense, creases despite higher taxes, er wages, and the war. commodities under study are imported in United States and over which body in the United States I price control. But the Newers figure the fact that these do rise will create a scare help them get price controls. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H.TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California California vitally needs a broad, declaration of public policy regard to labor relations—new Magna Charta of soundimental principles which will guard the rights of the public large, as well as those of work and employers! That statement, almost every thing, unbiased California citizen will concur; for public pati-has worn thin under a combattering from selfish min-ness, contemptuous of the pub-rights and the state's welfare. Has become painfully apparnowever, that both the Wag-tect and the National Labor unions board, instead of remgain a bad situation, have served aggravate it—due to the fact both are one-sided and in-pled of protecting the public test. And it is even more apt that labor czars of the Bridges stamp, despite being public indignation, are arrogantly determined to plea on the rights of others in suit of what they consider their rights and the rights of their owners. The recent tie-up on the San Francisco waterfront—one of a series of labor wars in the area which has exacted heavy from agriculture, merchants, buying public and tens of thousands of others who are not to the disputes—is a current example of the condition that must be remedied if California ever achieves any measure of pres-ty and security. Presentatives of California groups, in an effort to cope with the problem, recently drew a tentative declaration of pay for submission to their re-ceive organizations, which is a course toward a definite right" that recognizes the rights of everyone concerned. Basic principles of this new detion of independence are: That every individual should be able to join or not to join any organization without coercion of mind. Doubtless there are other planks which could be properly added to this platform designed to promote better human relations and to terminate violations and abuses of the public welfare. Perhaps some of the principles listed need clarification or amplification. But the fact remains that a start has been made in the right direction—and not only California farm groups, but the much sinned against public at large, should aid in seeing that such a code is put into effect. Public opinion, once aroused, can end the disgraceful debauch of labor excesses in California more effectively than any other force. And it is high time for the public to assert itself. Hearing Set for Suspect in Theft Clifford Goodlett, 25, also known as Edwin C. Abbay, Monday was arraigned in Santa Ana justice court on a charge of grand theft. He was ordered to appear at 9 c'clock December 19 for preliminary hearing and bail was set at $2500. Goodlett is charged with being an accomplice in the alleged bancoing of a 50-year-old Santa Ana widow of $2500 in cash. The prisoner was returned to Santa Ana from Salt Lake City by Santa Ana police. His common-law wife is a daughter of William Haygood, second man wanted for the bunco charge. Haygood asserted "married" the Santa Ana woman through a matrimonial bureau, borrowed $2500 and left the city. It is charged that Goodlett was involved in the sequence of events. Among the other big problems are debt, taxes, national defense, federal labor laws, prices, and annuities. The administration has declared it will not ask congress to raise the present $45 billion debt limit. There is, therefore, talk of economy. But the president conceded that expenditures cannot be cut enough to balance the budget, so with a $3 billion deficit at least in sight for next year, congress will be forced either to raise the debt limit or enact a whopping tax bill. And legislators don't like to levy new taxes just before they go home for an election campaign. Labor law changes will be sought vigorously, too. An experience in Washington is being cited as an example of the kind of thing that should be stopped. The story is this: In the many government buildings of the national capital, a private organization operates 27 restaurants and cafeterias. Threatened with a strike recently, this private organization signed a new contract with the United Cafeteria Workers' local union. And the contract stipulated that if cafeteria and restaurant workers belong to the union, their employer must deduct union dues before paying them. But if they do not belong to the union, then the employer must deduct an amount equal to union dues and turn it over to charity. The effect of this is to penalize workers who do not belong to the union; in fact, it is almost a device to coerce them into joining the union. This is an object lesson that congress will not overlook. Prices are coming in for scrutiny before the monopoly (news-papermen now call it "monotony") committee. New Dealers will attempt to show that there is no justification for any price in- "You remembered!" A few words spoken into the telephone may gladden a day or a life. Is someone wishing you'd call? Our part is to take your voice-message there, quickly, clearly, dependably—to serve you at low cost, and in the spirit of a friend. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Street, Telephone Anaheim 2101 Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 14, 1939 Heads Drive Katella 4-H Club Selects Officers The Kattela Farmers 4-H club met at the home of Ted Peters on Euclid avenue, Thursday evening. The meeting was in charge of Club Leader Richard Igou and Assistant Leader John Hastings, jr. Bob Kettler was chairman of the meeting. Election of officers for 1940 was held, with the following being elected: President, Cliff Hutchinson; vice-president, E. Kettler; secretary, Don Douglass; treasurer, Mel Burdick; reporter, Ted Peters. Club members reviewed their projects of 1939, and discussed projects for 1940. Visitors at the meeting were Edward and Oliver Bielefeldt, Russell Bonney, Robert Lay, Milton and Lloyd Andres, Albert Peters and Mr. Paul Andres. Tourists in California have five days from date of entering the state to obtain free non-resident permits valid for the period home state license plates are issued. New Bowling Green Formally Dedicated First official balls to roll over the Newport greens were sent by Mayor Harry Williamson of Newport Beach and Mayor Fred Rowland cf Santa Ana, in a match judged by former Mayor H. G. Heisler of Laguna Beach. The match was part of the opening ceremonies at the new green on the bay front at Newport Beach early this week. JOIN THE BANK OF AMERICA CHRISTMAS CLUB NOW AT ANY BRANCH. SAVE 50% OR MORE REGULARLY EACH WEEK. YOUR MONEY WILL EARN SAVINGS INTEREST. ANAHEIM BRANCH O. E. HANSON, Manager GEORGE W. BAKER, JR. 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