anaheim-gazette 1940-06-13

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. CLEAN OUT 'FIFTH COLUMN' Californians were glad to hear Governor Olson's announcement of a few days ago that he was opposed to fifth column activities in the United States, and particularly in California. But, perhaps the people of this great state, would be far more appreciative if immediate steps were taken by the governor, together with the present state administration, to rid the state of the known radicals and alien sympathizers who are presently working for the government of California. The recent investigation by the legislature of the administration of relief in our state demonstrated the amazing lengths to which that department of government had embraced downright un-American principles, and, in many instances, to which it had gone in hiring members of the Communist party themselves. But it is not alone in that state department that the appointment of starry-eyed visionaries has taken place. It is true, of course, that the family on relief represents the most easily malleable group for the agitator to work upon; hence the agitator's desire for employment in that department. A person who is forced upon relief for his very livelihood is ripe for the unctuous drivel of the radical's tongue. The recent investigation by the legislature of the administration of relief in our state demonstrated the amazing lengths to which that department of government had embraced downright un-American principles, and, in many instances, to which it had gone in hiring members of the Communist party themselves. But it is not alone in that state department that the appointment of starry-eyed visionaries has taken place. It is true, of course, that the family on relief represents the most easily malleable group for the agitator to work upon; hence the agitator's desire for employment in that department. A person who is forced upon relief for his very livelihood is ripe for the unctuous drivel of the radical's tongue. Take a look at the appointments which were announced a few days ago from the intelligence unit of the national guard. This is the part of our home defense which has to do with investigation, military intelligence, and confidential reports. When the names of the several individuals mentioned for that service were first made public, rather severe denunciations were heard; demands were made that the matter should be made the subject for investigation. Yesterday, the governor announced that the appointments, or at least, some of them, would not be made. It may well be that none of the men suggested for appointment to the intelligence service are alien sympathizers at all. But it seems to many patriotic people of California that men who are suggested for that type of public service—particularly in these trying days—ought to be so uncompromisingly loyal to the nation and so fully known for their views and feelings in that regard, that no man or woman in all the state could even midly suggest their unfitness—either on the basis of military experience, or on the more important basis of love to country. No one should impugn the motives of any citizen, in or out of public life, in the absence of clear and convincing proof. But, in these days, or in any days, for that matter, men in the state government who are known to hold alien ideals, ought to be summarily removed by their department heads, or by or through the governor. And in the future, none such ought to be appointed to state positions. AMAZING LABOR LAW If anyone around here is still of the opinion that the federal labor laws don't need considerable overhauling at once, the news out of Washington this week ought to settle, with finality, the imperative necessity of their immediate revamping. What should an American employer do when he finds that, among his employees, there are alien agitators of any kind or description? All Americans, particularly in view of the horrible hours through which Europe is now passing, would quickly say that such employees, when discovered, ought to be immediately discharged by the employer, and that, thereafter, they ought to be dealt with one way or the other by the government. Any firm which continued to employ a foreign agent would rightly be termed either childishly foolish and weak, or un-American itself. But a leading Washington writer this week confirms the dreary truth that there is only one course open, legally, for the employer of such a person. Nothing can be done! It seems that an American aviation manufacturer has given the G-men of the federal department of justice free access to his plant for several months, some of them working there as employees. A few days ago, he received informa-tained by Allied agents abroad giving the names of... Any firm which continued to employ a foreign agent would rightly be termed either childishly foolish and weak, or un-American itself. But a leading Washington writer this week confirms the dreary truth that there is only one course open, legally, for the employer of such a person. Nothing can be done! It seems that an American aviation manufacturer has given the G-men of the federal department of justice free access to his plant for several months, some of them working there as employees. A few days ago, he received information obtained by Allied agents abroad, giving the names of foreign agents working in his plant. Stunned, the manufacturer went to Washington to see what could be done. The answer was: nothing could be done. To discharge some of these men would cause a strike in his plant, and there is no law which permits a discharge for suspected political activities. If the FBI agents report that a certain employee is a communist, the matter ends there. Not until the communist commits some act of sabotage, can he be removed. Perhaps congress would do well to take care of a few of the matters of this kind which have been brought to its attention before it thinks of adjourning and going home. Dillon An important point, apparently overlooked by critics, is the very natural inquiry: Who or what organization paid for the radio time used by Charles Lindbergh recently when he said "powerful elements" and "a small minority" are trying to push this nation into the European war. One thing certain, no broadcasting company gave Lindbergh the time on the air without pay. Such time is far too costly, and might, instead, have been used for the cultural entertainment provided by Charlie McCarthy for twelve-year olds. Lindbergh is still a hero in the minds of many Americans, but they seem to have forgotten that his successful flight across the sea did not suddenly endow him with the wisdom needed to discuss our foreign policies. A year or so ago he addressed the nation airly dismissing the world's convulsions as none of our business. We admire Lindbergh, of course, as a fine example of American young manhood, but we must remember that, after all, he is not an oracle; he is simply a remarkably expert flier. And that is about all. His association with a great scientist in developing the "iron lung" shows him to be a serious-minded young man. But he is scarcely competent to advise a nation. If you chance to be an average American to whom a hundred dollars is a very important matter; if it gives you a twist of the heart to read about the billions we are now spending, or soon will spend for defense; if also, you fear the country may be bankrupted soon, it will give you a feeling of new courage to hear that in March, this year, the 5148 active national banks in the U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands had assets amounting to nearly 36 billion dollars, the highest ever reported in the national banking system. Deposits had jumped to nearly 32 billions, nearly four billions more than in March a year ago. True, Hitler's legions—and in the case of Finland, Stalin's communist comrades—blew out the torch of liberty in those countries. And there is at least no immediate likelihood, so far as we know that either Hitler or Stalin is planning a frontal attack on America. Equally true, the United States is at last aroused and is preparing her national defense so that if and when the totalitarian powers launch a blitzkrieg against us, we shall be able to match planes with planes, and tanks with tanks. But the war stricken countries of Europe have been "softened up," long before they were invaded, by treacherous and poisonous propaganda; by an easy tolerance of "isms" and vicious termites, which weakened their foundations—and made them an easy prey to the invader. The United States has been "softened up," too; California has been "softened up"; our whole economic and social system has been under constant attack for more than a decade. And it is time that we stopped deluding. You don't need to worry about our country going broke. You and I may not have pockets sagging because of silver and gold but our country — the United States of America—has more wealth and more available money whenever it may be needed than any other nation on this earth. We are so rich that in 1939 the automobiles users consumed—they is the engines did—more than 7 billion 500 million gallons of gasoline, an increase of nearly six percent over 1938. Broke? Not much... KEEP YOUR MIND ON OUR BUSINESS! TOY STORE SALE POLITICAL PLAYTHINGS A Woman Looks On BY MARY PATTERSON ROUTT The resignation of Secretary Edison of the Navy Department, effective June 24, is a welcome event. It is to be hoped the vacancy will be filled by a bona fide appointment. The navy has had no real functioning head for years. Secretary Swanson's illness covering most of the period of his incumbency and finally his death left the duties of the office to be performed by subordinates. Mr. Edison's term of office has been merely a stepping stone for his personal ambitions—an inexcusable use for so important a post as the Secretaryship of the United States Navy. Mr. Edison's resignation should be the signal for several other Cabinet retirements, voluntary or otherwise. This column has grieved for years over the weakness of the personnel of President Roosevelt's cabinet. Even in tranquil and easy going days the official family of the United States government should be built from the strongest timber available in the nation. But now that days have come upon us which are anything but tranquil the fact that the Vocation Survey Forces Assembly Miss Irene Case is Chairman of the Committee for Anaheim Area Local chairmen this week assembled their forces for the first survey of occupations ever made in Orange county. Miss Irene Case heads the Anaheim committee; it was announced today by Genevieve Humiston, chairman of the Occupational Survey committee of Orange county. Every employer in this area will be contacted, and questions will be asked regarding each occupation in his business. A few samples of the question follow: Whether the occupation is permanent, part-time, or temporary; age preference, experience required; training required at beginning and average wages. The peak and slack months of employment will be determined together with information regarding school subjects which are most important in the business. Employer will be asked from what principle sources they secure workers whether from vocational schools, junior colleges; high schools; private employment agencies; public employment agencies, recommendation of friends; personal contact of applicant; unions; or other sources. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California OR'S NOTE: Crisis faces the nation; crisis faces the nation with the rest of the world on its foundations, what country do to keep on keel and avert disassemble particularly, what farmer do? What must if he expects to stay in town; if he wants to be run by own farm—instead of in a regimented society years hence? These vital issues are discussed by H. Taylor, farm leader, heran student of governmena series of four chal- articles for this news of which this is the first. New York harbor, the Statue of liberty still holds aloft its freedom—lighting the entry to a nation where a religion, his political opinion, his choice of an occupa- his own private business, to be tampered with. Is nothing news-worthy statement, you may relate Statue of Liberty has ever since we can re- This is the United Statesica. The subject can't be dis- that easily. Finland was racy—a splendid, progres-ocracy — just a few ago. Demark has been a lofty, inoffensive nation, trou- one and untroubled by so many generations. In when disaster came, the mere laden with the beauty time, just as they had years before. And Bel- vished in the World War wars ago, had done nothing be a new attack on her but Belgium; today, is pet state of Nazii Ger-her farmers working to ourselves admitted the worst, and made preparations to see that it doesn't happen again—for this country, not yet through its crisis of depression, is now entering on a new crisis; a period of national emergency, in which billions will be spent for defense, and in which other billions may be wasted by power-drunk, bureaucratic officials, unless the American people refuse to be hoodwinked. Every farmer, who has been amazed at the gradual encroachment of bureaucratic government on his business—who has been inkied by constantly mounting restrictions of government bureaus and departments—needs to pause now, and take account of stock. Strong nations, like the United States, are not overthrown in a day, nor a month, nor a year; they are slowly gutted and emasculated. A bit of liberty is clipped off here—for a promise of greater security there; a new tax is levied on top of other taxes, usually in the name of an emergency; then another tax,' and another—and finally, perhaps, the farmer finds himself regimented, not by some foreign dictator, but by his constant caller, the tax collector. There is no disposition on the part of this writer to decry or oppose the war taxes, or preparedness taxes, which are well on their way to enactment. This country must take out insurance against Europe's firebrands—adequate insurance. That, undoubtedly, means sacrifice. And California and the nation are prepared for sacrifice. But the economic depression, which started in 1929, and which still endures, has been used as an excuse for the most unbridled, unwarranted era of governmental extravagance in America's history. Because farmers and business Mr. Edison's resignation should be the signal for several other Cabinet-retirements, voluntary or otherwise. This column has grieved for years over the weakness of the personnel of President Roosevelt's cabinet. Even in tranquil and easy going days the official family of the United States government should be built from the strongest timber available in the nation. But now that days have come upon us which are anything but tranquil the fact that the country's Cabinet is not equal to the terrific responsibilities which it must assume becomes a matter of concern to all American citizens. At least three additional changes in the Cabinet should be made immediately. War, Commerce and Labor. Since conditions have arisen which make it imperative that the War Department should function with one hundred per-cent efficiency and harmony the situation which has existed in the war portfolio for more than two years should not be tolerated another day. Mr. Woodring's appointment was little more than a political reward in the first place and President Roosevelt himself never has regarded his war secretary as anything more important than a chair or a footstool in the War Department's office. The jealous feud which has existed between Mr. Woodring and the Assistant Secretary of War. Mr. Johnson, has become so bitter that the two "gentlemen" cannot tolerate each other's presence. Harry Hopkins received his appointment as Secretary of Commerce as a Christmas present; December 24, 1938, when his health was so precarious that he was unable to be much more than a name for the department's office door. He has been ill most of the time since his appointment and his responsibilities have been shouldered by Under-secretary Edward J. Noble and other assistants. Appointment of Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor was a blunder and nothing she has done in her years of service has altered that fact. Miss Perkins appears to be changing her stubborn attitude toward subversive activities in this country but the pardon comes too late. In the period ahead of us, when labor will be forced to take so significant and heavy a part in our defense preparations it is necessary that the Labor Department be managed by an exceedingly capable man- Editor William O'Connor and other members of the staff of Fullerton junior college Ann Torch are receiving congratulations on the outstanding yearboard issued by the college last week. The annual carries a photo on its cover and has pages with photos in a "candida vein covering all student organizations and notables. O'Connor was assisted in seven months of intensive work by se- members and Wilbur Korsmei publicity man for the school." The result, according to experts, definitely beyond the ordinary Historical news about the World War II and its impact on the United States. The article discusses the economic depression that started in 1929, which led to the establishment of the National Emergency Administration (NEA) to manage the country's finances. It also mentions the war effort in Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and Belgium, where soldiers were deployed to protect liberty in countries like Finland and Stalin's comrades. The article highlights the challenges faced by farmers working in these countries during the war, including the lack of insurance against Europe's firebrands and inadequate insurance. It also discusses the state of Nazi Germany, where Hitler or Stalin is at a frontal attack on farmers. Anaheim Merchants Guests at Banquet More than 150 Servel gas refrigerator dealers and their salesmen were guests of Southern Counties Gas company at a dinner meeting at the Los Angeles Mayfair hotel last Monday night. Dealers' organizations from Anaheim which attended were Anaheim Furniture store, Harry I. Horn, and Smith - Reafsnyder Furniture store. Fred G. Merker, district manager, W. L. H. Gelbert, commercial agent, and C. D. Ferry, special representative attended from the gas company. Miss "Southern California," a Welcomette of the All-Year Club, walks the path of guidebooks that will bring tourists to Southern California this year. The All-Year Club is printing more than 300,000 copies of guidebooks and trip planners. This is 4100 miles of pages of printed matter about Southland sunshine. It would reach from here to New York with a side path to Florida. Anaheim, Calif., June 13, 1940 POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS Primary Election, Aug. 27, 1940 (Candidates Officially Announced in Anaheim Gazette) FOR SUPERIOR JUDGE (non-partisan) KENNETH MORRISON Santa Ana FOR U. S. REPRESENTATIVE L. H. LOUDON, republican Anaheim FOR STATE SENATOR THOS. KUCHEL, republican Anaheim FOR ASSEMBLYMAN TOM GOWAN, republican Fullerton FOR SUPERVISOR (non-partisan) HARRY D. RILEY Anaheim Two Cars Stolen; One is Recovered Two automobiles were stolen in Anaheim last week end, one of which was recovered early Monday morning, according to records of the Anaheim police department. The cars are owned by Joe Kelly, R. D. 2, box 158, and E. C. Heinze, 1114 West Center street. Kelly's car was stolen at 11:30 o'clock Sunday morning in the 100 block on West Center street. It was found Monday morning at Santa Ana and Clementine streets. A blanket had been stolen from Vance Hoyt Walks, Talks With Nature THE GHOST FLOWER—In the vegetable world there is a process known as photosynthesis, to which all plants owe their existence through the ability of their roots and green leaves to mix water from the soil and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into nourishing liquids and solids to form the complex molecules of food substances. True, this is the basic foundation upon which all life stands, for even the animal kingdom is dependant for its existence upon plants foods. Such is the law. But there is always an exception to prove the rule. In this instance it is the white ghostly plant known as the Indian Pipe. The ghost flower, monotropa uniflora, certainly deserves special mention as one of the outstanding freaks in Mother Nature's old curiosity shop. Its white ghostly stems are uncanny to behold, yet handsome, when encountered in shadowy hollows in our deep pine and oak woods. Almost a true parasite, the Indian Pipe does not manufacture its own food, but pilfers the juices from the roots of its self-supporting neighbors. Evidences of its low