anaheim-gazette 1940-05-02

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. STILL POTENTIAL PRESIDENT From the offices of the Vandenberg Movement, in Michigan, comes a letter explaining the position taken by the friends of Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg of that state, with respect to their sponsoring him for the Republican Presidential nomination. The letter points to the fact that Senator Vandenberg has remained "on the job" in Washington, and has refused to absent himself from his seat in the Senate, to conduct a campaign in the state for delegates. The letter offers no criticism of any man who is, or has been, engaged in an active campaign, but merely commends the Senator for presently doing the job to which he was elected: representing Michigan in the upper house of congress. Vandenberg's friends further point to the fact that, in spite of his not turning a hand, Republicans in the states where his name was entered voted for him in excess of 40 per cent of the total Republican votes cast. They take the position, therefore, that the author of the bank deposit insurance law should still be considered as a very great potential candidate. And well they may. It may come to pass, as they say, "Vandenberg at Philadelphia—Victory to November." RELIEF PICTURE CLEARING It is encouraging to note that the State Relief Administration today announces a drop in relief rolls of 4,178 aliens RELIEF PICTURE CLEARING It is encouraging to note that the State Relief Administration today announces a drop in relief rolls of 4,178 aliens out of 15,700. These people are affected by that section of the present relief law providing that an alien unemployed must have entered the United States legally to be eligible for relief from California. Job holders under SRA have been cut from 7,300 to less than 5,000, and the total monthly cost for SRA is about $3,500,000. Likewise 53 applicants for state relief were rejected because they had more than one automobile. The legislative provided, in its February session, that no one on relief should have more than one automobile. Apparently, the whole picture of relief in the State is clearing up for the reason, of course, that our legislature took hold of it itself and began the elimination of many of the abuses of relief funds prevalent in the last year and four months. Gains to the state's welfare under the present system must further be consolidated and remaining errors in relief administration must be liquidated. It must be held in mind that none of the betterment would have been possible unless the legislature, over the taunts and threats of Governor Olson and the Workers' Alliance, did the job it accomplished at the special session. All Californians are coming fast to the belief that the next, and most important step, is to return the administration of relief to the several counties, where welfare laws are already administered, and where the overhead cost is sometimes as much as 400 per cent less than the SRA overhead. Things are definitely improving, legislatively, in our state. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H.TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Under the California Unemployment Insurance act, agricultural labor is specifically declared exempt from the terms of the act. That's the law, as the legislature wrote it, in conformity with similar provisions in the Federal Social Security act. But under a re-definition of "agricultural labor," just recently announced in new rules and regulations of the California Employment Commission, farm managers, farm foremen, supervisors, blacksmiths, time keepers, cooks, agriculture, the service does not constitute "agricultural labor" even though the service may be performed on a farm by an employee of the owner or tenant thereof. Typical of such services are those performed by managers, supervisors, foremen, carpenters, painters, blacksmiths, mechanics or engineers, timekeepers, book-keepers or other clerical workers, watchmen, janitors, cooks and gardeners." Just when gardening ceased to be part of a farming operation, NOT LIKELY TO SPEND MORE FOR ADVERTISING An effort was made by chambers of commerce secretaries in the county to get the board of supervisors to budget a much larger sum for county advertising next year. For several years past this total appropriation for this purp employment Insurance act, agricultural labor is specifically declared exempt from the terms of the act. That's the law, as the legislature wrote it, in conformity with similar provisions in the Federal Social Security act. But under a re-definition of "agricultural labor," just recently announced in new rules and regulations of the California Employment commission, farm managers, farm foremen, supervisors, blacksmiths, time keepers, cooks, gardeners and sundry other types of farm workers are held to be not "agricultural labor"—the facts to the contrary, notwithstanding. In this era of rampant bureaucracy, administrative bureaus and commissions often seem to be more skilled in circumventing and "interpreting" the law to suit their own ends, than in administering it. Certainly that appears to be the case in this instance, for the California commission has steadfastly refused to accept the federal government's definition of "agricultural labor"—and boasts that 60,000 more farm workers have been brought under the provisions of the Unemployment Insurance act than are covered by the Social Security act. Here are two pertinent paragraphs from the newly promulgated rules and regulations of the employment commission: "The services hereinabove set forth (farm services) do not constitute agricultural labor unless they are performed by an employee of the owner or tenant of the farm on which the materials in their raw or natural state were produced. Nor do such services constitute agricultural labor if they are carried on as an incident to manufacturing or commercial operations." "Where the nature of the service is such that it might be properly said of the individual performing it that he is pursuing a special trade, calling, or occupation not closely connected with constitute 'agricultural labor' even though the service may be performed on a farm by an employee of the owner or tenant thereof. Typical of such services are those performed by managers, supervisors, foremen, carpenters, painters, blacksmiths, mechanics or engineers, timekeepers, book-keepers or other clerical workers, watchmen, janitors, cooks and gardeners." Just when gardening ceased to be part of a farming operation, the commission doesn't explain. Neither does it explain why a farm foreman, working with his men, isn't a farm worker—nor how it happens that a cook, working with a harvesting crew, isn't part of the crew. One of the worst evils of bureaucracy, in its present state of development, is that scores of departments, divisions, bureaus and commissions have been permitted to usurp functions of the legislature—and can issue rules and regulations in confusing profusion, all with the full force and effect of law. Farmers, probably, have been plagued more by too much regulation than almost any other class of citizens, due to the nature of their business. But merchants and manufacturers—in fact all employers, big and small—have been victims of the same system. Under present conditions, the average farmer doesn't know whether he's a foot or on horseback. The federal government has one definition of "agricultural labor." And the state has another. One state supervisor will tell the farmer his successor may come along a few weeks later and tell the farmer that the workers aren't exempt—that he has to pay the back tax, with penalties! It is to be hoped that the state commission will finally come to its senses and help to remedy a condition which is wholly unjustified and intolerable. Agricultural labor is agricultural labor—and no liberties taken with the dictionary can change it, so far as the farmer's problem is concerned. And if farmers could spend more time farming, and less time making out reports and forms for government clerks, they would do more to solve the unemployment problem than they can possibly do by paying a tax on the payrolls. COURAGING PRIVATE ENTERPRISE ALL RIGHT! LET'S SEE YOU LAY AN EGG! BUREAU-RATE DICTATORSHIP THREATS OF GOVIN'T CONTROL Carlisle, in the Buffalo Evening News. ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER Washington Snapshots by James Preston A lot of Washington's bureau bosses are on needles and pins these days, fearful that congress is about to limit their powers over American citizens. Everybody knows that scores of new bureaus and agencies and commissions have been created in recent years to administer new laws. Everybody realizes, too, that it would be impracticable and impossible for congress in passing these laws to stipulate in great detail how they should be enforced. For example, congress hardly could specify the kind of books which should be kept to record payroll taxes for social security. Therefore, some leeway has been allowed all these agencies in the issuance of rules and regulations telling those affected by the laws what they must do to comply with them. But with the type of people who are running some of these bureaus, there naturally has been bad administration mixed with the good. In 1927, for instance, a special commission appointed by the president found that there were 134 such agencies, constantly increasing in number. The commission added in its report to the president: "They (these bureaus, agencies, etc.) constitute a 'headless' fourth branch of the government, a haphazard deposit of irresponsible agencies and uncoordinated powers. The congress has found no effective way of supervising them." By WARREN BAYLEY VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK AND CEMETERY VICKSBURG, MISS.—This is a National Park that every American citizen should be privileged to see. National, state, city and even private contributions had made it the world's best mark battlefield. Here today, visitors can still see the remains of earthworks and trenches occupied by the Confederate and Union forces. Even a crater formed during the explosion of a Union mine still visible. The story of the campaign seige and defense of Vicksburg well recorded in bronze, in marble and granite. 898 historic tablets, 274 markers and monuments mark the positions of the various military organizations engaged. Each marker faces same direction as the troops who activities are thus recorded. Nineteen beautiful memorials, the equestrian statues, and more than 150 busts and relief portraits have also been erected in memory. the bill up in the senate. They must succeed in doing so, until there is substantial demand for the bill from the "grass roots constituents back home." ORANGE COUNTY WEEKLY WATCHTOWER A Compilation of Observation and Comment by and for the Weekly Newspapers of the County: Gazette Boston Beach News Coast News Westminster Gazette Buena Park News Yorba Linda Star Coastline Dispatch Brea Progress Seal Beach Post Garden Grove News Tustin News OUS VOTERS AND SAMPLE BALLOTS A lot of people who got mimes on the voter registration did not receive sample Some of them could not find it. Some took the mime to inquire why. They found out. Double with these people is by declared their affiliation political party which does not, so far as this presidennary is concerned. Some refused to state any party on at all. Voters cannot take part in every election in one of the parties. The primary is a party affair, and a socialist independent has no more help the democrats select candidates than a republican ave. The presidential primary tuesday only two parties but there are people registers in one or another dozen other parties. Some may have tickets in the August primary. will not. Persons who claim allto a party which does not qualify of candidates in a primary have no voting to do until November, so far as state national elections are condicated. KNELLY TO SPEND FOR ADVERTISING Fort was made by chammerce secretaries in the to get the board of superto budget a much larger county advertising next. For several years past the propriation for this purelections this year. In the Third district there is practically nothing doing, and a good many think Supervisor Riley will not have serious opposition for reelection: He has been doing a great deal of effective fence-building all over his district the past year. In the First district (Santa Ana) the incumbent Steele Finley is considered a certain candidate for reelection. He will have opposition. It is said that one or more "gimme" groupers will be in the field. However, the more substantial folk seem to be pinning their faith on Fred Rowland, present mayor of Santa Ana, who is an avowed candidate though not formally announced. They are hoping the field on his side of the fence will not be devided against him. Some pressure was put on Tom Gowan of Fullerton to run for supervisor before he announced for assemblyman, but he couldn't see it. Rumors persist that Sam Collins is very anxious to run for something, including superior judge. It is a good guess that Clyde Watson, assemblyman from the south district, will be a candidate, but that he will run as a republican instead of a democrat. He changed, but now has the Olson democrats sore at him. Robbie Anderson, Anaheim woman lawyer, has been much in the public rumor as a possible candidate on the democratic ticket. The stories about who is trying to persuade her to do what are somewhat conflicting. Safe guess—if she does run she will put on a whale of a campaign. No wind makes for him that hath no intended port to sail into. the good. In 1937, for instance, a special commission appointed by the president found that there were 134 such agencies, constantly increasing in number. The commission added in its report to the president: "Thethey (these bureaus, agencies, etc.) constitute a 'headless' fourth branch of the government, a hapl hazard deposit of irresponsible agencies and uncoordinated powers. The congress has found no effective way of supervising them, they cannot be controlled by the president, and they are answerable to the courts only in respect to the legality of their activities." To set up some control over these agencies, the so-called Walter-Logan bill was written. It is very simple. It would do nothing but establish uniform methods by which these government agencies go about the business of writing rules and regulations and enforcing laws. It would require bureaucrats to hold hearings on proposed regulatory orders. It would establish simple mechanisms by which any citizen who felt he had been harmed by a regulation could appeal for change or redress. It would permit the supreme court to direct that all agencies who try citizens for alleged law violations follow accepted court procedure. In submitting this bill to the senate, the senate judiciary committee unanimously agreed that the time has come when some of these regulators consider themselves above the statutes and when they show contemptuous disregard for both the congress and the courts." The house judiciary committee, with only one member dissenting, also approved the bill. And the dissenter said that something was necessary to control these various commissions or "we shall drift into some sort of executive domination if not totalitarianism, with a complete subordination of the legislative and judicial branches of the government to the executive branch." It is perhaps only natural that the bureau bosses should object to anything which would limit their powers and authority. At any rate, some of them openly and some secretly are lobbying against the bill, despite a law which forbids any government agent or agency to attempt to influence the course of legislation. Engaged. Each marker faces same direction as the troops who activities are thus recorded. Nine teen beautiful memorials, the equestrian statues, and more than 150 busts and relief portraits have also been erected in memory. the bill up in the senate. The must succeed in doing so, unless there is substantial demand from the bill from the "grass roots constituents back home. Examples of bureaus and commissions and "emergency bodies which would have a walk with softer step if the Walter-Logan bill became law are manifold. the single government body which exemplifies best the type of attitude that the proposed legislation is seeking to correct is Wagner Labor Relations board. Those acquainted with the Washington scene are well aware this fact, and so they knew what was meant when an observer formally remarked: "If you want to see the most complete presentation of reason why the Walter-Logan bill should be passed, you can find it simply by reading the records of our records of the Wagner board decisions." THE MONEY WE LEND belongs to You and You and You BECAUSE most of the money we lend belongs to our depositors, we must exercise great care in making loans. But borrowers who can make sound use of bank credit, and who are able and willing to repay, will always find a ready welcome here. Loans are available for constructive purposes, at attractive terms. Come in and discuss your credit needs. THE SOUTHERN COUNTY BANK Anaheim, California Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BY WARREN BAYLEY KISSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK AND CEMETERY, KISSBURG, MISS.—This is one final Park that every American citizen should be privileged to. National, state, city and private contributions have made it the world's best marked field. Here today, visitors will see the remains of the works and trenches occupied by Confederate and Union forces. Even a crater formed by explosion of a Union mine is visible. The story of the campaign, and defense of Vicksburg is recorded in bronze, iron, steel and granite. 898 historical markers mark the positions of various military organizations. Each marker faces the direction as the troops whose names are thus recorded. Nine-beautiful memorials, three civilian statues, and more than 100 rusts and relief portraits have been erected in memory of those up in the senate. They succeed in doing so, unless there is substantial demand for pill from the "grass roots"—students back home. the troops and officers who served here. One hundred and twenty-eight cannon are mounted in the park, of the same type and in the same position as those during the battle, varying from the light field pieces to the heavy Columbiads and mortars used principally in the siege operations. Of the 28 states represented by troops in the siege of Vicksburg, 19 have erected state monuments. Of these, three are outstanding: Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. They rate in cost and beauty in the order named, however Wisconsin's is the most unusual. It is a tall, graceful shaft with a bust of "Old Abe," Wisconsin eagle mascot, atop the shaft. From the standpoint of morale, the Confederate army would rather have captured "Old Abe" than 10,000 Union soldiers. The National Cemetery is on ground partially occupied by the Union forces during the siege of the city. It was established as a last resting place for soldiers who fell in battle or died of disease in the field and in hospitals during the Civil War. Subsequently, it has been used for the burial of any United States veterans, whether of the Civil War, the War of 1898 or the World War. No Confederate veterans are buried. Pastor Proposes Novel Method of Reducing Mishaps Rev. Gerald S. Bash, pastor of the First Christian church of Santa Ana is credited with the following plan which he believes will bring a revival in the popularity of the church, hymn and materially reduce traffic fatalities: "Our traffic problem has become so critical of late," he said, "that the motorist venturing upon a public highway should begin to sing—softly at first and rising in crescendo—hymns which are indicated by his speed. If this does not slow him down, it should at least improve his reception in his future abode. "As the motorist ventures from the haven of his driveway," he continued, "he should hum softly 'A Little Lamb Went Straying' followed immediately at 20 miles per hour by 'I Often Say My Prayers', just to jog his memory: "At 30 miles per hour, just as a reminder, 'A Time to Watch—A Time to Pray,' while at 40 'I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus' and 'I Want to Be an Angel' at which time the finance company will undoubtedly chime in with 'How Much Owest Thou?' "When the needle bumps 50," he continued, "the motorist can definitely swing into 'World Farewell! Of Thee I'm Tired,' while at 60 the celestial reply will undoubtedly be 'Come to Me Ye Weary.'" "By the time 70 miles per hour is reached the motorist can be assured he will make no mistake in vocalizing 'Heavenward My..." Each marker faces the direction as the troops whose ties are thus recorded. Nine-beautiful memorials, threearian statues, and more than rusts and relief portraits have been erected in memory of Still up in the senate. They succeed in doing so, unless it is substantial demand for still from the "grass roots"—students back home. Samples of bureaus and commons and "emergency bodies" would have a walk with a step if the Walter-Logan became law are manifold. But single government body which mobilizes best the type of attack that the proposed legislature seeking to correct is the later Labor Relations board. Acquainted with the Wash-on scene are well aware of fact, and so they knew what meant when an observer initially remarked: If you want to see the most recent presentation of reasons the Walter-Logan bill should pass, you can find it simply reading the records of the days of the Wagner board'srons." The National Cemetery is on ground partially occupied by the Union forces during the siege of the city. It was established as a last resting place for soldiers who fell in battle or died of disease in the field and in hospitals during the Civil War. Subsequently, it has been used for the burial of any United States veterans, whether of the Civil War, the War of 1898 or the World War. No Confederate veterans are buried here as they are at some National cemeteries including the one at Arlington, Virginia. The cemetery contains approximately 120 acres, and interments now number 17,519. Of these 12,912 are unknown soldiers, 160 officers, 413 civilians eligible for burial in national cemeteries, 106 wives of officers and five children. There is just one drawback to visiting Vicksburg—if you arrive from the west, you must cross the Mississippi on a privately-owned toll-bridge. The one-way toll for car and driver is $1.25. A park attendant told me of one fellow who became so angry he refused to pay the toll and drove 300 miles out of his way to cross on a free bridge. Buy now and Buy in Anaheim! I Can't Afford To Advertise, Business Isn't Good Enough-- Our Advertising Man has heard this frequently and, now asks us permission to answer this: MR. MERCHANT: You can't afford to advertise. Probably you don't realize it, but if you did advertise consistently, business would be better. Oh, I know, your case is different. So was the case of John Wanamaker, Henry Ford, Marshall Field, R. H. Macy and hundreds of others — 40 years ago. Look around you, Mr. Merchant. Who are the leaders in business and industry today? Name the one that isn't and hasn't been a which time the finance company will undoubtedly chime in with 'How Much Owest Thou?'" When the needle bumps 50," he continued, "the motorist can definitely swing into "World Farewell! Of Thee I'm Tired," while at 60 the celestial reply will undoubtedly be 'Come to Me Ye Weary.'" By the time 70 miles per hour is reached the motorist can be assured he will make no mistake in vocalizing 'Heavenward My Path Still Goes,' and if he reaches 80, he is justified in rendering 'And Am I Yet Alive?' By 90 miles per hour (sheer supposition) the motorist," the minister concluded, "can bellow above the roar of the motor 'Go Dig My Grave Today' and whether anyone hears him or not the tenor at the mortuary will close the episode with 'A Widow, Poor, Forlorn, Oppressed.'" CLUB TO MEET Prosperity Townsend club of Anaheim will hold its regular meeting Friday evening at 7:30, in Ebell clubhouse. One of the late books, "Highways To Prosperity," will be read and discussed. The public is welcome. You can't afford to advertise. Probably you don't realize it, but if you did advertise consistently, business would be better. Oh, I know, your case is different. So was the case of John Wanamaker, Henry Ford, Marshall Field, R. H. Macy and hundreds of others — 40 years ago. Look around you, Mr. Merchant. Who are the leaders in business and industry today? Name the one that isn't and hasn't been a consistent advertiser for years. A few years ago several products were well known to thousands of Americans. Among them were Cream of Wheat, Force, Sapolio, Pears Soap, Sweet Caporal, Helmar, Egyptian Deities Cigarettes, Cole, Chalmers, Pope, Hartford, Mitchell automobiles and many others. When did you last hear of any of them? Not for years. The reason is simple — someone was short sighted to believe it was economical to curtail or stop advertising. The result — they soon dropped out of sight, lost business and today are either struggling along in comparative obscurity or have been forced out altogether by the more up-to-date concern that advertises and keeps on advertising. Name me the biggest businesses today and you'll name the biggest advertisers — automobiles, radios, cigarettes, manufacturers, bus lines, airways. "Yes, my business is different," you say. 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