anaheim-gazette 1940-03-21

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. THE MIGRANT PROBLEM Kern county, according to the Bakersfield Californian, is not only heartened by the fact that the number of automobiles bearing migrants from the dust bowl and the rest of the country, fell from 57,307 in 1938 to 54,717 in 1939. It points out that this means 2500 less cars-full, but that, nevertheless, the record for the past year shows that 147,000 individuals crossed the border bearing all their household goods in their family cars. This represents a total of 46,182 families while there were 8,535 single men in the trek. "It is idle for State authorities or Federal authorities to discuss the question of housing the flow of migrants into California. That is not the problem involved. If the half-baked plan of building 5,000 new houses under State direction were to be placed in effect, it would mean nothing. The 5,000 would be occupied almost overnight and we should be in exactly the same position as we are today. The proposal to establish these newcomers upon small acreages of land would likewise prove futile. The majority of them, in that case, would still be on relief and would gain residence which would entitle them to the generous California allotment made for the needy." "The migrant problem is one that must be dealt with by the Federal authorities. If there are allotments of land to be made to those who are homeless, such distribution should be in the States in which they live. If there is housing to be provided, it should be constructed in Oklahoma and Arkansas and Texas and other States from The migrant problem is one that must be dealt with by the Federal authorities. If there are allotments of land to be made to those who are homeless, such distribution should be in the States in which they live. If there is housing to be provided, it should be constructed in Oklahoma and Arkansas and Texas and other States from which the migrants begin their trek to the West. "It must be obvious to all that the condition which threatens California is a menacing one; it can be ameliorated only by a sane policy which must stem from Washington. The Federal relief granted in Oklahoma and California must be the same; migrant State relief must be measured by the relief in the States which were the former homes of the newcomers. A 3-year limitation will, of course, be helpful but not unless the Federal Government cooperates with the State. If the Farm Security Administration is to continue its policy of placing upon relief all those who cross the borders into California and thus aid them in establishing residence here, it is difficult to see how this State can maintain itself through the years to come. "The fact that 46,000 families came to California in 1939 and must find subsistence in this State, whether there is employment or not, is a menacing problem and if history is repeated in 1940, the government of the counties which attract most of the migrants and the government of the State will be bankrupt. There should be enough influence in California, which makes heavy contribution to the Federal Government in the matter of income and other taxes, to secure action at Washington to bring some relief from the situation which now exists and which threatens the very future life of the State. To all of which, of course, Orange county agrees. But it seems to us that the last month's debate in the legislature, and the resultant relief bill which is now the law, all are combining to help California from becoming the haven for the unemployed of all the country. The statement has been made that in the three weeks immediately following the action of the legislature, 3200 out-of-state families, which were living on California relief, picked up and went back home. The problem is a vitally serious one. But it should not be made the more serious by having added to our own unemployed, the unemployed of other parts of the country. The Kern county newspaper is correct, so was the legislature. Given the opportunity to solve our own problem of California unemployment, we will be successful. The FARMERS CORNER RALPH HAYTLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California EDITOR'S NOTE:-This is the second in a series of four few weeks ago, served notice that purse strings had to be tightened EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second in a series of four articles by Ralph H. Taylor, farm leader and veteran legislative observer, analyzing the relief and taxation problems, now in sharp focus as a result of the stand of the bi-partisan economy bloc in the legislature against politics and extravagance in relief, and against any further increases in state tax burdens. Any effective program of governmental retrenchment, designed to eliminate political racketeering and chiseling and to prevent unfair impositions on the taxpayers, inevitably encounters stubborn resistance from both the government administrators who have doled out the bounty, and from the various groups and individuals who have enjoyed cash benefits at the other fellow's expense. The present hue and cry against the action of the bi-partisan economy bloc in the legislature, which has sought to take the racket out of relief and to put an end to continuous and ruinous tax increases, is typical. California, for some years past, has played Santa Claus with a lavish hand—so lavish, in fact, that hundreds of thousands of men and women from other states have stamped to get here and share in the bounty. It has been called the greatest migration of destitute and unemployed in the nation's history. And when the legislature, at its emergency session a few weeks ago, served notice that purse strings had to be tightened to avert bankruptcy and ruin, the state administration and thousands of relief recipients—together with the professional pressure groups which have grown fat on "dues" exacted from relievers—immediately denounced the new relief measure as a "famine bill," and charged that its restrictions violated their civli rights and privileges. Under the circumstances, California's working citizens, who pay the freight, need to know the facts—so that they may judge, intelligently and fairly, between the statements of the legislature and the statements of Governor Olson and the various pressure and propaganda organizations which are supporting the governor in his demands for more money and more freedom in its expenditure. The relief bill passed at the special session over Governor Olson's opposition and veto appropriated $12,200,000 for relief needs during the coming three months, or more than $4,000,000 a month. That happens to be $1,-000,000 a month more than Governor Olson had requested for relief during the same period in his biennial message a year ago. But in the meantime, the beneficiaries of governmental bounty had moved in, with bigger demands—and Governor Olson, at the recent special session, doubled his request of a year ago, asking for the enormous sum of $6,000,-000 a month. The legislature, CONFUCIUS SAY— MAN IN BARREL IS LUCKY--TO STILL HAVE BARREL. Mitchell Caverns On Mojave Desert Interesting Spot A sensonal and most interesting trip is to Mitchell's Caverns, located in the Providence mountains, 22 miles northeast of Essex, Calif., on the Mojave desert, according to the touring department of the National Automobile Club. Total distance from Los Angeles is 264 miles by way of U. S. 68. Limited accommodations and emergency meals are provided at the caverns. During the month of March and early April the desert wildflowers are in bloom and the weather unusually ideal for this two or three day outing. The trip through the caverns takes about two-hours and outing clothes with strong shoes or boots should be worn. Although at present the caverns are not developed to the extent of Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico or Oregon Caves, the beauty and interest of a trip to Mitchell's Caverns is to see the underground chambers in their natural state without the touch of modern lighting effects and paved stairways. A nominal charge is made per person for courteous guide CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal." This verse from Mathew is the Golden Text in the Lesson-Sermon on "Matter" on Sunday in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. A Scriptural citation in the Lesson Sermon includes these words of the Psalmist: "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful reving the governor's $6,000-a-month budget wholly un-arranged, over-rode his veto and led by its appropriation of 100,000 a month, which still lies this state one of the most serious states in the nation in all of relief allocations. But there were other provisions on relief bill, intended to cure piles and to stamp out chiseling or racketeering, which are now under violent attack both the state administration and the pressure groups. Every taxpayer should know these provisions, for stubborn resistance to them is the best evidence that they were needed. Here they are: - Limit of 15 per cent on SRA administrative costs. Heretofore, head costs had run as high as 35 per cent of all relief funds appropriated. - Limit of 3 per cent for works of projects, designed to prevent the production-for-use schemes competition with farmers and workers in private industry. - The Hatch bill" provisions, adding political activity by employees. - Limit of $58 per month on fully relief budget; previously fully budgets had ranged as high as $135 per month in cash, extensive commodities and special services. Three-year residence requirement in the state to make a person able for relief. This provision, apparently needed, was written into the bill to save California from becoming the poorhouse of the nation. Other restrictive provisions, in the new act, prohibit the SRA from spending relief funds for publicity or propaganda; prohibit relief to aliens who have entered the country illegally; limits payments on conditional sales contracts (by relief families) to $5 per month, except for food and clothing; prohibit more than one car to a family, and prohibit expenditures by relief recipients for non-essentials, such as dues to the Workers' Alliance. Those safeguards, in the opinion of this writer, were vitally needed, if California is to matser its relief problem and avoid state insolvency. They are a major bone of contention in the present controversy, and taxpayers should know them—and let their legislators know whether they approve them. (Next: "Are Additional Taxes Necessary?") Tuffree Hill Scene Of Sunrise Service Tuffree Hill, north of Placentia, will be the scene of Easter Sunrise services next Sunday morning at 5:24 o'clock. President A. P. Patten of the Chamber of Commerce has named L. T. Alldredge and Dr. D. J. Brigham to seek active cooperation of all groups interested. "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal." This verse from Mathew is the Golden Text in the Lesson-Sermon on "Matter" on Sunday in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. A Scriptural citation in the Lesson Sermon includes these words of the Psalmist: "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfies the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. . . He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. . . He sent his word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions. . . Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. . . Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth." Passages from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, state: "Every law of matter or the body, supposed to govern man, is rendered null and void by the law of Life, God. . . In infinite Life and Love there is no sickness, sin, nor death, and the Scriptures declare that we live, move and have our being in the infinite God. . . Let us banish sickness as an outlaw, and abide by the rule of perpetual harmony—God's law." 4 Vital Citrus Needs Those who argue for unsound proposals to "save the citrus industry" fail to realize an important fact. The fundamental ways to improve citrus conditions are well established. We have not begun to exhaust Citrus Needs Those who argue for unsound proposals to "save the citrus industry" fail to realize an important fact. The fundamental ways to improve citrus conditions are well established. We have not begun to exhaust these proved sources of income and saving... 1. Lower marketing costs and lower cost of supplies for growers and packing houses. 2. A more accurate and effective distribution of shipments among the markets and throughout the season. 3. Less price competition among sellers in the markets. 4. Increased consumer advertising and service work among retailers. The job ahead of us is to increase consumer demand, widen distribution, and eliminate unproductive duplication of services and facilities. How Can This Be Done? Industry-wide grower cooperation is the one means of reaching this goal. Cooperation can only be effective through a unified program that gets results. Should any grower complain of present conditions who is not supporting such a program? EXCHANGE members have such a program. Greater grower participation can make it more productive for all. You can do your share—and win your share—in a more stable citrus industry by joining the EXCHANGE. Call at the address below, or at any district exchange or Sunkist packing house. CALIFORNIA FRUIT GROWERS EXCHANGE THE LEADING CITRUS COOPERATIVE FOR 47 YEARS Growers Service Department Sunkist Building, 707 West Fifth Street Los Angeles (MUTUAL 7211) Sunkist ORANGES • LEMONS • GRAPEFRUIT Newport Reveals Dates of Events The annual Easter Regatta heads the list of major events planned in Newport Beach during the 1940 season, dates for which were announced this week by the Chamber of Commerce events committee. The East Regatta is listed for March 23 and 24; finals in the March Dinghey races, March 30 and 31; district flower show, April 27 and 28; official opening of Newport Harbor Yacht club, May 25; dedication of Balboa pier and Newport pier, early in June; Decoration day observance, May 30; kayak meet, June 16; July 4 fireworks display; Tournament of Lights, July 20; bay regatta, July 13 and 14. Annual flight of the snowbirds race will be held July 28; rough water swim around Balboa Island, August 4; Newport Harbor Race week, August 14-18; amateur swim meet, August 24; mile swimming events, August 31; Pacific Discovery day, September 21; Sea Scout rendezvous, November 21-24; and Christmas Regatta, December 27, 28 and 29. Whatever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither, in my opinion, is safe.—Burke. Complete Selection of EASTER FASHIONS at YUNGBLUTH'S HART-SCHAFFNER & MARX The new patterns have been arriving for weeks and are now all here for your Easter selection. You KNOW that Hart-Schaffner and Marx build the best suit values for the money and you KNOW that you owe it to the "little woman" and yourself to get a new suit for Easter. How about it? $30 - $35 - $40 GRIFFON SUITS Proven dependability and quality by the number of re-sales to our customers during the 30 years we have handled these smart, stylish suits. Buy yours for Easter. $25 SPORT COATS Smart! That's what you'll think of our line of sport coats. It's good, cheap way to have a new outfit. $12.50 SPORT SLACKS We have the whole Pacific Coast skinned on slacks this year. See these swell patterns for as little as $5.50 to $8 STETSON HATS Same dependable quality; brand new colors and styles for Spring and Easter. The Kensington by Stetson $3.50 The Stetson Special $5.00 The Stetson Standard $7.50 FLORSHEIM'S NEW SPORT SHOES All the style hits for this season. The ever-popular naturals, two-tones of black or brown and white all good this season. See them! $875 YUNGBLUTK'S 145 West Center Street Phone 4130