anaheim-gazette 1940-07-03

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. THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEES In the nomination of Wendell L. Willkie and Senator Charles McNary, of Oregon, for president and vice-president in next November's election, the Republican party can go to the country with a ticket of which it can be very proud. While, apparently, there was some disposition upon the part of the California delegation to the convention to back Senator Taft for first place, the feeling, generally speaking, among the rank and file of the delegates, was for a man who could appeal to all Americans; and, little by little, the camps of the several rivals for the nomination became convinced that only in Willkie was there such a combination of ability, intellect, and political appeal as could give a good account of himself in the campaign, have an exceedingly good chance of election, and—most important of all—conduct the affairs of our government and of our people as they are going to need to be conducted during the coming four years. Here is an exceptionally interesting and intelligent choice: Willkie, up from the bottom, successful, self-made man; and McNary, one-time member of the bench, long-time Senate leader, beloved by his colleagues. With the passing of each year, it becomes increasingly apparent that one of the major requisites of our chief executive is the ability to choose competent men for particular work. No one man can begin to know even of all the problems confronting the United States; it is, therefore, absolutely indispensable for him to have the faculty of picking the right kind of aides. From his background, and also from his statements, Wendell Willkie appreciates this important qualification and has the experience and the ability to fill it. As for McNary, the years in which he has been his party's leader in the Senate have given him a tremendous insight... With the passing of each year, it becomes increasingly apparent that one of the major requisites of our chief executive is the ability to choose competent men for particular work. No one man can begin to know even of all the problems confronting the United States; it is, therefore, absolutely indispensable for him to have the faculty of picking the right kind of aides. From his background, and also from his statements, Wendell Willkie appreciates this important qualification and has the experience and the ability to fill it. As for McNary, the years in which he has been his party’s leader in the Senate have given him a tremendous insight into the workings of the machinery of the national government, and equipped him in such a manner as to fortell tremendous assistance to his chief, if the Republican ticket is successful this fall. As to the latter contingency, the fact that Willkie lately left the Democratic party, where, incidentally, he has once been chosen as a delegate to its national convention, presents a potent attraction to those millions of democrats who may feel some incination to put an end to the manner in which the new deal has executed, or attempted to execute its many times high-minded objectives. No one can deny that there is a great portion of the democratic party which has had more than enough of Madame Perkins as head of the federal department of labor, the completely one-sided complexion of the federal labor relations board, the occasional condescension to give business a “breathing spell” and the continued failure to relieve unemployment by other than an almost dole. Such members of the party forcefully argue that there ought to be a better way to do all these things and to cure all such evils. This year, it bids fair that such like-minded people, regardless of their political faiths, will be in a convincing majority. If such is the case, the next president and vice-president of our country were nominated last week in Philadelphia. MEXICO’S ELECTION Newspapers dispatches from our neighbor, Mexico, tell us that country’s presidential election, to take place very shortly now, is one of its most peaceful of all. It seems that, thus far, only a few hundred people have been shot or beaten to death, a fact which is definite proof that the citizens of that land are not a bit worked up over the outcome. It is true that when Harold (I’m the only honest man in the country) Ickes starts exchanging verbal hand-grenades with some of the republican devil-dogs, some oratorical casualties may result. But so long as our election does not degenerate into anything of a more violent nature, we may add one other to the long list of reasons why our country is the best in all the world. A Woman Looks On BY MARY ROUTT PATTERSON Franklin D. Roosevelt has been the King Fish had a New Deal program of his own which at the time of his death was gaining incredible popularity. Senator Joe Robinson’s sudden death came at a time to help the President out of one of his most embarrassing situations. Had he been forced to name the Arkansas Senator to the Supreme Court bench the history of New Deal legislation might read differently. Franklin D. Roosevelt has been more liberally favored by Luck than has any President in United States history. The dictionary definition of "to be in luck" is "to receive some good, or to meet with some success, in an unexpected manner, or as the result of circumstances beyond one's control." To such an extent that Mr. Roosevelt been the recipient of circumstantial kindness that there are those supersitious individuals in Washington who insist that his is a charmed life, invulnerable to misfortune. Mr. Roosevelt's physical misfortune which would have ended the political career of the ordinary man became an asset rather than a liability. This was true in large measure to his own courage and indomitable will power but also because he chanced to have a friend, Louis Howe. It was Louis Howe who suggested that the bedridden patient start the letter writing habit which habit actually became the beginning of Franklin Roosevelt's campaign for the presidency. Even death and war have seemed to connive toward the Roosevelt success chart. Mayor Cermak of Chicago received the assassin's bullet which was meant for the President-elect. And had Huey Long lived the New Deal would have had plenty of trouble. For the King Fish had a New Deal program of his own which at the time of his death was gaining incredible popularity. Senator Joe Robinson's sudden death came at a time to help the President out of one of his most embarrassing situations. Had he been forced to name the Arkansas Senator to the Supreme Court bench the history of New Deal legislation might read differently. And then came the European war at the lowest period of the Roosevelt popularity. In the country at large and on the legislative floors the President was losing ground so fast as to alarm the New Dealers. The war not only has restored the loss but increased the gain by so large a percentage that if Mr. Roosevelt desires he can be nominated by acclaim at the Democratic convention. One of the greatest favors which a kindly Luck has brought to the President has been the almost uncanny manner in which his blunders have been forgotten, or at least laid aside. Early in his first administration he decided to put the airmail service into the hands of the army. The resulting tragedies would have been more than most executives could have lived down in several terms of office. But in less than a year Mr. Roosevelt had almost obliterated the mistake from the country's memory and it rarely is referred to now even by his enemies. The tourist industry is southern California's second biggest business. It brings more money here than the Hollywood movies, the airplane factories, ar citrus. Only oil brings in more. DANGERI INCOMPETENT PEACETIME SPENDING HAS LED TO THIS BUT INCOMPETENT DEFENSE SPENDING MAY LEAD TO THIS Goldberg, in the New York Sun. The Guard Service for Public Beaches guard protection will be ex- only to publicly owned beaches, the board of superdecreed last week in order of Jess Elliott to withhold protection to all private cases for which admission is used for use of facilities. How Goes The World? BY AUSTIN CONOVER THE GLORIOUS FOURTH—Was there ever an Independence Dillon The tiresome charge that advertising is dishonest, adds to the cost of living, and causes people to buy things they don't need is as certain to show up periodically as the flowers that bloom in the spring. Still, no matter how it may irritate mature minds, the subject must be discussed because a new generation is coming up the road, and it doesn't know the facts. In more than fifty years of my connection with newspapers and magazines, country weeklies, and small town and big town dailies, this hoary old charge has been a regular visitor. To clear myself of the suspicion of self-interest, however, I shall quote a recent report of the Federal Trade Commission, a body not characterized by friendliness for newspapers. This report details the commission's work in the interest of honest advertising. The Washington staff examined 875,483 advertisements. Of this number 56,092 were set aside as worthy investigation—6½ per cent. From this added study 723 cases were selected as needing further inquiry. Out of 723 cases the staff selected just 236 advertisements, 3-1000 of one per cent, requiring careful study. Advertising is the life of trade. And it is, actually, 99,997 per cent honest. which a century before kings had not enjoyed. And for the first The Farmer's Corner by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Office of California EDITOR'S NOTE: The concluding article in a series by Ralph H. Taylor, farm leader and veteran observer of government, on the current wartime crisis and what this country can do to safeguard popular government and the system of state enterprise. The California national guard with Adjutant General Richard Mittelstaedt back at his old directing the vital work of organization, is rapidly being streamlined. In every other state in United States, national troops are getting intensive training and new equipment. America's "home guard" girding for defense, just as army and navy and the corps are making ready in the nation's big preparedness program. From the military standpoint there is every indication that United States is fully armed. The stunning successes of His Legions have sounded an alarm in every corner of the nation. But what of America's "home guard"—its rank and voting citizenry; the men women who must, by their manners and mandates, prove them worthy of the liberties for their fighting men are willing fight and lay down their lives that be requested of them? The strongest linger in den 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 consistent advertiser for years. A few years ago several products were well 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 advertisises 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. Oh, Yeah! ANAHEIM GAZETTE Orange County's Oldest Newspaper 259 E. Center St. Phone 2414 The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the concluding article in a series of articles by Ralph H. Taylor, farm leader and veteran observer of government, on the current world crisis and what this country can do to safeguard popular government and the system of private enterprise. The California national guard, with Adjutant General Richard E. Telestaedt back at his old post, selected the vital work of organization, is rapidly being strengthened and streamlined. In every other state in the United States, national guard troops are getting intensive training and new equipment. America's "home guard" is leading for defense, just as the army and navy and the flying troops are making ready in the nation's big preparedness program. From the military standpoint, there is every indication that the United States is fully aroused. The stunning successes of Hitler's invasions have sounded an alarm in every corner of the nation. But what of America's other home guard"—its rank and file fighting citizenry; the men and women who must, by their votes and mandates, prove themselves worthy of the liberties for which their fighting men are willing to fight and lay down their lives, if not be requested of them? The sentries guarding the most important unit in the nation's defense system are the voters who must determine policies and principles, and select presidents and governors, legislators and supervisors, city councilmen and town hall fathers. There's little of the spectacular about being a conscientious, thoughtful, intelligent, loyal citizen. There are no ribbons given out for loyal defense of America at the ballot box. But there is no job quite as vital to the welfare of the county. The fate of democracy and the future of United States for generations to come may well depend upon the votes which American voters cast this year and in the years just ahead; on the acts of public officials not yet selected; on the measures taken by legislators and congressmen not yet shosen. The desperate need for an awakened, crusading citizenry is evidenced on every hand. Marshal Petain's pitiful explanation of the calamity that overwhelmed his beloved France should serve as a signal warning to the people of the United States. "Since the World War," he said, "the spirit of pleasure has prevailed over the spirit of sacrifice. The people have demanded more than they have given. They wanted to spare themselves effort. Today, misfortune has come!" In California, and in the United States, there has been a similar disposition to take life easier; to let the government provide; to dissipate our resources in buying benefits we haven't earned. And in congress, at least, some of that spirit still prevails. Just a few days ago, the senate defeated the economy amendment proposed by Senator Byrd which would have reduced all government expenditures, except in military categories, a flat 10 per cent, so that taxing its people. But there is still little of the spirit of sacrifice in congress, despite the fearful lessons overseas. Labor still strikes for bigger pay and shorter work hours, unmindful that this country can be prepared against disaster only by sweat and privation. Government leaders still demand that all of the luxuries of government be maintained, even when the money is desperately needed for defense necessities. Relief pressure groups still clamor for bigger bounty; old age pension enthusiasts still want "Twenty-Every-Thursday"; political bureaucrats still want millions for unneeded bureaus and departments. California, at least, is fortunate in this—that its state legislature, during repeated special sessions, refused to vote new taxes and struck with its demands for retrenchment. But California voters have a job to do now; they must back up the members of the legislative economy bloc at the polls this fall, regardless of party affiliations or other considerations. There are both Democrats and Republicans in the economy bloc that defended California's welfare, and the political hats they may happen to wear are of secondary importance. There are both Democrats and Republicans in California agriculture, too. But every California farmer, regardless of his party, wants a return to sanity and economy, so that he can escape tax-confiscation of his property. California, if it is to play its proper part in keeping America on an even keel, needs a great volunteer army for home defense—an army of voters, determined to keep America from getting "soft"; determined to make its government strong, the hard way, by sweat and sacrifice. And no draft can fill the ranks; that kind "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are endowed by their inalienable rights . . ." LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ... These were the principles which made our history-building forefathers the architects of a new future ... Today we honor their courage and their Declaration, more conscious of our birthright than ever LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness . . . These were the principles which made our history-building forefathers the architects of a new future . . . Today we honor their courage and their Declaration, more conscious of our birthright than ever before. In their spirit America marches forward amidst the tumult and the turmoil of a war-torn world. To America belongs the heritage of bringing solace and order to weary men. This is the spirit of America! To that spirit we pledge ourselves. YUNGBLUTI'S 145 West Center Street Phone 4130