anaheim-gazette 1940-01-11

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. ON BOTH SIDES It sometimes seems that the Olson administration occasionally follows the program of not letting the left hand know what the right hand is doing. Today, from Sacramento, the state director of finance, Mr. John Richards, stated that an analysis of SRA shows the following facts to be true: 1. 24 per cent of the relief load is composed of Mexicans and their families. 2. 65 per cent of the Mexican population in California obtains some type or other of public assistance. Mr. Richards accurately states that something must be done about this. He suggests a program of repatriation. It will be remembered that last year the state legislature passed a bill to provide that no alien should be eligible for relief until he had signified his intention to become an American citizen by taking out his first papers. But Governor Olson vetoed this bill. The bill contemplated a choice for the alien in California who was unemployed: He could either become a citizen of the United States and thereby obtain relief; or he could remain a citizen of his native land and be unable to obtain state aid. In the latter event, he could be repatriated, and return to the land to which he owed allegiance. With the Olson veto, figures such as those now made public by Mr. Richards come into being. Almost one-quarter of the relief load, then, is composed of people from one foreign county! There is, apparently, some little conflict between the sug- But Governor Olson vetoed this bill. The bill contemplated a choice for the alien in California who was unemployed: He could either become a citizen of the United States and thereby obtain relief; or he could remain a citizen of his native land and be unable to obtain state aid. In the latter event, he could be repatriated, and return to the land to which he owed allegiance. With the Olson veto, figures such as those now made public by Mr. Richards come into being. Almost one-quarter of the relief load, then, is composed of people from one foreign county! There is, apparently, some little conflict between the suggestion of the state director of finance to repatriate unemployed aliens and the veto, by the governor, which had, as part of its purpose, repatriating unemployed foreigners. The left and right hands ought to get together. It is a crying shame to make the people of the state carry a relief load, one-quarter of which is composed of people who owe no duty at all to this government. ECONOMY WAVE CONTINUES Evidently . . . and for this all may be dutifully thankful . . . the economy wave in American government is here to stay. Pat Harrison, Democratic Senator from Mississippi, announced last week that congress ought to have a two-house congressional committee to study President Roosevelt's 1940 budget, and prepare its own report of what our country now needs; and most of the leaders in congress approved the idea . . . Democratic leaders as well as Republican. In more ways than one, this augurs well for the people of California; for, on January 29, the special session of our state legislature will meet mainly to debate Governor Olson's additional budgetary proposals and new state taxes. A year ago, when a group of legislators, principally from the rural districts, determined to pare the state budget and defeat the Olson tax program, some administration leaders vehemently protested. After an exceedingly long and bitter debate the "economy bloc" of assemblymen had their way, and no new revenue measures were passed. The Olson administration began to talk "purge," and stated that a special legislative session would be necessary again to consider new taxation. The "economy bloc" was accused of being motivated by political concern alone. Bi-partisan congressional revolt against the Roosevelt tax-and-spend program has, however, put a little different slant on this theory of spending and taxing. It demonstrates how, over a wide front, there is a demand for retrenchment. Leading Democrats in congress are lending support to Harrison's call for careful scrutiny of the budget message. Public budgets and tax laws are of vital concern to all, and are not in any sense partisan or political matters, and our public officials should not attempt to make them so. The revolt in the legislature against the Olson tax program was not made on party lines. And now, with the Harrison suggestion of economy in our federal government, none can accuse this of being a Republican plot to embarass the Roosevelt administration. It may be that there are arguments in favor of more government spending and higher taxes, but that is earnestly doubted. On the other hand, there are many reasons why economy in government ought now to be practiced in all branches of government, federal, state, and local. All praise to those legislative representatives in congress and in our state governments who are demanding reduction in costs wherever possible. The theory of economy has been nation-at-large—are outgo, rather than income. They are produced by taxpayers, not by the state. Then, too, the federal expenditure part of the expected upflow to the European war, which taken millions of men out of production and placed them on labor lines. But that kind of prosperity as the United States lead during the sad years that follow the World War, is bought at terrific price later on. Most helpful aspect of the federal department's forecast is that improvement business conditions in the U.S. states, with improved national come, will boost consumer chasing power. That kind improvement is the only kind improvement which will bring a return to agricultural prosperity. Another optimistic forecast 1940 comes from W. Fink Mitchell's pre-view is deserving serious consideration for two sons: First, his forecasts of 1938 and 1939 were noteworthy reason of their accuracy; he saw the recession and warm its approach; when condition he saw them, warranted perilism, his New Year forecasts candidly pessimistic. Second, chell qualifies his forecast w number of vital "if's". "Our financial and business dexes," reports Mitchell, again promising the full depth paid to business and labor. fully this promise is realized the "if"), depends to a large gree upon the extent to government interferes with business during 1940. However business and financial work looking forward to a presidential election year with faith, hope charity—faith that 1940 will revolt in the legislature against the Olson tax program was not made on party lines. And now, with the Harrison suggestion of economy in our federal government, none can accuse this of being a Republican plot to embarass the Roosevelt administration. It may be that there are arguments in favor of more government spending and higher taxes, but that is earnestly doubted. On the other hand, there are many reasons why economy in government ought now to be practiced in all branches of government, federal, state, and local. All praise to those legislative representatives in congress and in our state governments who are demanding reduction in costs wherever possible. The theory of economy has been lost too long. The Farmers Corner by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Crystal balls are no longer part of the equipment of the up-to-date soothsayer, but for several weeks past government officials, business analysts and experts in economics have been consulting their graphs and tabulations—and then handling down their pre-views of 1940. Most of the forecasts have been optimistic in tone, but while there are doubtless some reassuring signs in the horizon, it is only prudent that the farmer, the business man and the run-of-the-mill householder should recognize that there are many imponderables and unknown quantities still to be reckoned with—and that New Year's predictions are seldom good security at the bank! That small note of caution, however, need not be interpreted as pessimism. There is good likelihood that the national income for 1940 will exceed that of 1939. And 1940 well might mark the start back toward real recovery—if the American people and their leaders are ready to recognize that they must work their way out of the wilderness, instead of attempting to borrow their way out; if government ends its foolhardy efforts to support half the people and pauperize the rest; if private initiative is once more given the "go sign" to develop trade and build industries, instead of being sandbagged by political disciples of regimentation. From the national capital at Washington comes a forecast by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics that farm income for 1940 will reach a gross of ten billion dollars as against approximately $9,500,000,000 (the bureau's estimate) for 1939. Figured into this prospective "income," however, are government benefit payments which will total around $750,000,-000. And such payments—considered from the standpoint of the "Our financial and business dexes," reports Mitchell, again promising the full dailypail to business and labor. fully this promise is realized in the "if"), depends to a large degree upon the extent to which government interferes with business during 1940. However, business and financial work looking forward to a presidential election year with faith, hope charity—faith that 1940 will peace on the labor front, and democracy's profit system survive; hope that the closing of the New Deal will bring a and permanent breathing space business; charity for the ill-advised experiments and political ing of the past. "With the public as we formed as it is today, it is conceivable that our present newly elected leaders will in us in war. England, Germany, Russia, Japan, and many other countries are longer competing with us in trade. It is obvious that Arnold will become the foodstore, ing shop and major manufacturing source for a world at Rising prices are inevitable remember the "if's"), bring farm centers the first real perity in several years." "If" government's senseless on business is relaxed; "if" comes on the labor from private initiative is encouraged and the profit system is reto its place in the sun—if "if's" become realities, as M apparently believes they then his optimism is undoubled well founded. But every-day California and every-day Americans—a challenging job to do if conditions responsible for "if's" are to be eliminated the major job of 1940. THE HEAT IS ON CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION BOY! THAT SUN IS A SCORCHER! NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS Who Owes Who and How Much is a friendly game. No one get shot over a division of stakes. Both sides know the pretty well for a game of kind is played every year in it becomes necessary to map a new budget for the federal to move its chess men over the fiscal checker board to show that congress gave this money to the farmer and made no plans for repaying the treasury. Congress has issued no official statement. But it is known that some members of congress felt that the farmer was entitled to his share of the federal money just the same as the city reliefers. By WARREN BAYLEY DALLAS, TEXAS—Just north of Austin, Texas, on the Dallas-San Antonio highway is the little town of Round Rock. Outwardly there is nothing about it to distinguish it from any other small Texas town. However, it has one claim to glory—it was the scene of the killing of Sam Bass, one of the frontier's greatest outlaws. No doubt but that outside of the southwest the name of Sam Bass has died away with the years (he operated from 1860 to 1878) but down here he is still a great topic of conversation, when the bad men of Texas are discussed. In Round Rock the leading cafe is the "Sam Bass" and many old timers will gladly pass away your time relating tales of his misdeeds. To the average tourist no doubt but that the scene of an outlaw death will prove a little dry. However, the town attracts considerable number of the curious who wander from place to place reconstructing the famous battle between the "Bass Gang" and the forces of law and order. Chief of the forces were the Texas Rangers, and the sad part of this story is the report that this great organization is gradually passing into obscurity. Back in the dry days when speakeasys dotted every corner and more often than not overridden were called upon to enforce liquor laws. To say did a good job of it" is put mildly. Without fear of a they would suddenly descend wayward town and before sheriffs or residents knew was happening, would clear and close the various places methods were most effective. I recall being in Galveston few years ago when the raided a very ultra-modern bling house that had been a land office business. When had finished it wasn't a place to see. Thousands of equipment and furnishings been reduced to shambles haps not the most polite closing a place but to say th-it got results. This type of rough made the force very unhappy with the local sheriffs. Residents also were much deed when their pet nite-spelled so effectively. In 1943 force was reorganized with state highway patrol; 40 m 140 patrolmen. The commonion is that the rangers will usually pass out of the picture. It seems a shame that society should be deprived of over a century they play leading role in taming the western frontier. Once they were disbanded but were organized when our troops WASHINGTON SNAPSHOTS Who Owes Who and How Much the theme of a little game being used between the White House Capitol Hill. It is a friendly game. No one get shot over a division of stakes. Both sides know the pretty well for a game of kind is played every year it becomes necessary to map a new budget for the federal government. The only winner in the game to be the farmer. He already has money — and probably has not it. Now the White House is trying to move its chess men over the fiscal checker board to show that congress gave this money to the farmer and made no plans for repaying the treasury. Congress has issued no official statement. But it is known that some members of congress felt that the farmer was entitled to his share of the federal money just the same as the city reliefers. Boiled down the situation is this: The federal debt is $41.5 billion. Under present law $45 billion is the maximum the federal government can borrow. Federal spending exceeds federal income by such a proportion that this will make the administration operate on a close margin. And, in addition to last year's expenses the administration wants another half billion for military preparedness. The administration claims that in the last two years congress voted $550,000,000 in benefit payments. Now the administration says congress shall repay this money. That will mean new taxes and congress does not wish new taxes in an election year. If the president insists that congress vote this money the legislators have two ways out. They can approve Secretary Wallace's certificate plan which is the 1939 name for processing taxes, or it can vote a national defense tax. Note: The proposed certificate plans would work this way: Farmers who comply with acreage allotments would receive special certificates for the difference between the market price and parity prices. Processors then would be required to purchase certificates along with the purchase of farm commodities. Presumably this extra cost to the processor would be passed along to the consumer. But no matter by what name a tax is known it means taking money out of somebody's pocket and even in a nation, now accustomed to talking of billions, the procedure is not painless. U. S. navy officers are among the closest observers of the European war. At present the navy has a huge new ship construction program underway. Before completing this program it wishes to make sure that there is no new development in naval warfare that would make this program out of date. However, the town attracts considerable number of the curious who wander from place to place reconstructing the famous battle between "Bass Gang" and the forces of law and order. Chief of the forces were the Texas Rangers, and the sad part of this story is the report that this great organization is gradually passing into obscurity. Back in the dry days when speakeasys dotted every corner and more often than not operated under local protection, the Rangers seem to be shaken by their disbandment but they were organized when our troops did not do the job. Maybe they needed again. Here is the description of them I have heard—"They combine the ing qualities of three races could ride like Mexicans, the Indians, shoot like Tennies and fight like the devil." Tuberculosis is a common disease spread from the well. It is no responder persons. It appears ever Protect your home and your munity by purchasing Ch Seals. They must often change would be constant in happiness.—Confucius. Our financial and business interests," reports Mitchell, "are on promising the full dinner to business and labor. How may this promise is realized (note "if"), depends to a large degree upon the extent to which government interferes with business during 1940. However, the business and financial world is being forward to a presidential election year with faith, hope and charity—faith that 1940 will bring peace on the labor front, and thatocracy's profit system will survive; hope that the closing days of the New Deal will bring a real permanent breathing spell for business; charity for the ill advised experiments and political bait of the past. With the public as well in mind as it is today, it is not receivable that our present or newly elected leaders will involve in war. England, France, Germany, Russia, Japan, China and many other countries are no longer competing with us in world war. It is obvious that America will become the foodstore, clothshop and major manufacturer source for a world at war. King prices are inevitable (but remember the "if's"), bring to our own centers the first real prosperity in several years." If" government's senseless war business is relaxed; "if" peace zones on the labor front, "if" private initiative is encouraged and the profit system is restored its place in the sun—if these "is" become realities, as Mitchell parentally believes they will, then his optimism is undoubtedly well founded. But every-day Californians—all everyday Americans—have challenging job to do if current conditions responsible for those "is" are to be eliminated. It's a major job of 1940. U. S. navy officers are among the closest observers of the European war. At present the navy has a huge new ship construction program underway. Before completing this program it wishes to make sure that there is no new development in naval warfare that would make this program out of date. For this reason work has been held up deliberately on the 10,000-ten cruisers Cleveland and Columbia. The navy was waiting to see how effective the 10,000-ton German pocket battleships would prove. What happened to the Admiral Graf Spee is a partial answer. Much is being printed these days about breaking the British blockade. Naval experts say this may be done, but in the same breath add that in several centuries only one man was ever able to win out in the end against British sea power. The name of this one man was George Washington. It has been announced that since the beginning of the present administration in Washington no fewer than 2,358 "executive orders" have been issued from the White House. These range from orders creating ambassadorships to others changing the date for observance of Thanksgiving. Upon learning of the 2,358 figure, one Washington writer commented: The one order a lot of us would like to hear is, "As you were!" Epsilon Aurigae is one of a pair of giant suns, discovered as a result of the 38-year search of Prof. Edwin B. Frost, begun in 1899. more devestating than negro slavery ever was. Are such parties worthy of eternal life? Then sooner they are sent to oblivion the better for the world. What of the citizens who support those disloyal parties. Dare they pray "Thy Kingdom come on earth." We have a Savior and we are commanded to work out our own salvation. Shall we obey that command or shall we listen to hypocrites who try to lead us back to the times of Moses and the Prophets instead of trying to help us rightly settle the issues that demand our action today. We are not responsible for the times of Moses but we are responsible for 1940 and onward. While our Savior has been scorned, reviled and crucified between two disloyal parties, and largely by the very people who should be its supporters, the church people, its principles are still sound and we have the promise that it shall come forth to rule the world. It will be whenever we play our part as loyal citizens of this republic. Let us arouse to action and in defiance of those hypocrites who come as a wolf in sheep's clothing to lead us astray as in the days of Adam, let us march with the Spirit of Truth as our guide to that mercy-seat where the majority is always heard and there let us place in power a party that stands for "Justice to all and special privilege to none," a platform long enough, wide enough and strong enough to sustain every citizen of this republic. Nothing more is needed and nothing less should be accepted. When we support a loyal party with loyal citizenship this can become as its founders designed, and not a rendezvous for false teachers who lead us astray. Truly yours for a loyal America. O. U. HULL, Orange, California. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO. TO SPEND HUGE SUMS THIS YEAR The Southern California Edison company plans the expenditure of approximately $1,178,000 in this division of its service territory in 1940, according to R. E. Bacon, division manager for the company here. This budget for the division is in addition to the taxes the company will pay locally, and will be spent for improvements to the electrical service system, operating expenses and payrolls. Announcement of the company's program for the new year was made at the recent annual meeting of Edison officers, department heads and division and district managers at Los Angeles. Bacon represented this portion of the company's territory at the annual meeting. Harry J. Bauer, Edison company president; W. C. Mullen-dore, executive vice-president, and Fred B. Lewis, vice president and general manager, addressed the meeting. The Edison company this year will make expenditures of nearly $26,900,000 in southern and central California. This is approximately the same amount as budgeted for expenditure last year. This amount to be spent during the year is exclusive of bond interest and other payments for the use of capital to be made in the present 12 months. Approximately $8,500,000 of the 1940 total will be paid in federal, state and local taxes during the year. Other expenditures will be for new construction, payrolls, the operation and maintenance of the company's properties and improvements to plants, lines and other service equipment. In addition to the amount allocated directly for expenditure in this division for operation, maintenance, new construction and payrolls, this area will be benefited directly by the system-wide improvements scheduled for 1940. The company's present business development program, designed to benefit this and all other areas of Edison service, will be continued energetically this year, officers and department heads said at the annual meeting. The industrial sales department and domestic sales department development programs anticipate greatly increased activity. "We have adopted a forward-looking program for 1940, designed to meet maximum demands for our service," Bauer told the Edison officials at their yearly meeting. "We have abundant generating capacity in our Big Creek hydro and Long Beach steam-electric stations to meet all existing demands from our customers; installation of generating units at Boulder dam recently has been made and our Boulder transmission line, a new major link in our high voltage transmission system, has been completed. The new year, therefore, finds us additionally equipped not only to extend our service to new customers and to increase service to existing customers but to care for any..." 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