anaheim-gazette 1940-07-25

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. COURT APPOINTEE REJECTED Californians, generally, will look with favor on the almost unprecedented action of the state qualifications commission in refusing to confirm Professor Max Radin's appointment to the state supreme court. By reason of the provisions of our state constitution, each appointment of the government for membership on any of the appellate courts of the state must first be approved by a constitutionally created three-man committee, composed of the state attorney-general, the chief justice of the supreme court, and the senior presiding judge of the district court of appeal. That committee has the right to consider what it deems pertinent when it is called to pass upon the qualifications of an appointee to a vacancy. Professor Radin has been a law school teacher for many years, and has been a member of the California bar for about twenty years, although his active practice has probably not been very extensive. The main objections, however, which were voiced against Governor Olson's choice for the present supreme court vacancy, dealt more with Professor Radin's philosophy of government and his recent activities in connection with the relief investigation, than with his erudition in the law. Protests were lodged with the committee from at least one bar association in the state and from many other groups, all of which felt that Radin's alleged attempts to insinuate himself into the investigation stamped him as one who should not be placed upon our highest state court. Indeed, one of the members of the legislative committee accused Radin of counselling witnesses, called before the committee, against freely answering questions propounded to them; and of later interceding in behalf of those witnesses when they were charged with contempt in the refusal to testify. vacancy, dealt more with Professor Radin's philosophy of government and his recent activities in connection with the relief investigation, than with his erudition in the law. Protests were lodged with the committee from at least one bar association in the state and from many other groups, all of which felt that Radin's alleged attempts to insinuate himself into the investigation stamped him as one who should not be placed upon our highest state court. Indeed, one of the members of the legislative committee accused Radin of counselling witnesses, called before the committee, against freely answering questions propounded to them; and of later interceding in behalf of those witnesses when they were charged with contempt in the refusal to testify. If Professor Radin's patriotism is at all questionable, then he should not be confirmed; indeed, he should never have been appointed by Governor Olson. But it is a stimulating indication that democracy is alive and working, when the qualifications committee acts independently, conducts its own investigation, makes its independent and uncontrolled decision, refuses to bow to the Governor's request where it believes him to be wrong, and demonstrates that some men in public office today are capable of standing up and acting for what they deem the best interests of that state of California. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Communists and other radicals, who have been busily sowing the seeds of class discord in the United States for years past, have taken to cover, to a certain extent, since developments in Europe have shocked this country into a realization that disaster follows in the wake of disunity. The "fifth columnists" have neither departed nor been converted to American principles, however; they have merely ducked until the barrage passes over—and adopted a new propaganda technique, which calls for more subtlety and less direct action. The radical propagandist has learned that untruths and half-truths, assiduously repeated—reiterated and re-told, no matter how often they are denied—soon take on the semblance of truth by the very frequency of the repetition. A striking example of this type of propaganda—and its effectiveness, even in the fact of disproof and denial—is the story that farm ownership in California is rapidly drifting into the hands of a few "land barons," and that the small farmer is being squeezed-out by 70 per cent more farms than it had 25 years ago, although its farming acreage has increased less than nine per cent. Yet this is the state, according to the propagandists, where individual farm ownership is on its last legs and where the "land barons" are taking over. But let's get on with the facts—facts vouched for by Uncle Sam. The United States census reports for 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1935 show a consistent reduction in the percentage of California farms in each bracket above 100 acres. Here is the record for the period from 1910 to 1935 (the 1940 census figures are not yet available): Farms ranging in size from three to 49 acres each increased in number 80.85 per cent. Farms of from 50 to 99 acres increased in number 10.36 per cent. Farms under three acres increased 8.73 per cent. Thus, 99.94 per cent of the increase in number of farms in California was in farms of less than 100 acres each! Various propagandists, who follow the communist "party line," also have launched a vigorous project on various flood control projects in northern Orange county has been so rapid as to insult more or less complete control run-off waters next winter. We already done is in addition to construction of the Fullerton and Brewster dams. At Fullerton the concrete link channel for Brea creek will soon have the finishing touches applied to it. This will conduct the swathes of the little arroyo through the business section and past darer points for homes built close its banks. The remainder of way the channel is earth lined protected by revetments at dam points, but from the time stream enters the city until leaves, no spot in the future shows overflow with or without the dams above. Fullerton creek, often referred to as the east barranca, is being curbed and will no longer dump its tons of oozy silt in law and porches in the east and south sides of the city in time of rafall above normal. Starting at Cypress avenue If this country gets into active war trouble in the next months it is perfectly safe to take the chief aggressor will be Japan. That country's attempt to establish an Asiatic form of the Mondoctrine is almost certain to cause disturbances. Certain it is, men believe who know that reg well, the United States can scarcely permit Japan to try taking East Indies, Singapore or any other land in that distant part of globe. It seems incredible Japan should attempt to touch Philippines, but that is precisely what it is likely to do. During a radio program: a nights ago, in which university teachers of history and politics telephoned to them it was preciable what it is likely to do. A striking example of this type of propaganda—and its effectiveness, even in the fact of disproof and denial—is the story that farm ownership in California is rapidly drifting into the hands of a few "land barons," and that the small farmer is being squeezed-out by corporation-controlled "factories in the fields." Originally, the story was hatched in communist party headquarters—and openly spread by communist agents. Now, however, with things getting too hot for them, known agents of the Soviet are staying in the background—and the propaganda against the farming industry is being spread by "respectable liberals," whose membership in the communist party is unknown, or who have been duped into believing their own propaganda. But just what are the facts? California needs to know them, for California needs to wage a campaign of truth to offset a flagrant campaign of untruth and misrepresentation which has damaged this state and its farming industry in every state in the nation. Here are some of the basic facts, as revealed by the United States census: The total number of farms in California, during the period from 1910 to 1935, increased from 88,197 to 150,360, or 70.48 per cent. California's total farm acreage, during the same period, only increased from 27,931,444 acres to 30,437,-995 acres—or less than nine per cent. In other words, California has farms ranging in size from three to 49 acres each increased in number 80.85 per cent. Farms of from 50 to 99 acres increased in number 10.36 per cent. Farms under three acres increased 8.73 per cent. Thus, 99.94 per cent of the increase in number of farms in California was in farms of less than 100 acres each! Various propagandists, who follow the communist "party line," also have launched a vigorous campaign, during recent months, against the farm cooperative movement. Charges have been made that the Agricultural Council of California, legislative board of the co-ops, does not represent the small farmers, but the so-called "corporation farmers," or those presumed to have large acreages. To get the facts, the writer requested from each of the farm co-ops which are members of the council a record of the number of farms comprised within its membership, and their classification by size. Out of a total of 18,218 farms listed by 14 different cooperatives which have replied to date, and which include fruit, nut, cotton, poultry and dairy farms, the segregation as to size is as follows: Under 20 acres 13,339 farms 73.22% of total 20-39 acres 2,712 farms 14.89% of total 40-59 acres 1,064 farms 5.48% of total 60-99 acres 635 farms 3.49% of total 100-299 acres 389 farms 2.14% of total 300-499 acres 58 farms 500 acres and over 21 farms .12% of total In short, 94 per cent of the farms represented in cooperatives are less than 60 acres in size—and During a radio program, a night's ago, in which university teachers of history and politics try to answer questions telephoned to them, it was astounding to note the almost owlming flood of questions from many points on the Pacific Coast. It was enough to remove the depression some may have that great common people isn't studying these questions. The questions were exceedingly intelligent and well thought out. The Morroe Doctrine was by long time the uppermost question in public's mind. Formal dedication and opening of the new San Clemente municipal pier is scheduled for o'clock next Sunday afternoon. Governor Clubert Olson has invited to deliver the address. 97.44 per cent less than 100 acres As a matter of plain fact, "corporation farming" in California where it has been attempted usually proved to be a final headache, and has been one dwungrade for years past. The individual farmer who tills his acreage and seeks to make decent living for his own family the backbone of California's farming industry, and can more hold his own with the would-be "city farmer" who tries to come with him by mass production. California farm is still a far and not a factory! FINE ART OF DEMOCRACY THANKS FOR THE PICTURE AND I PAINTED IT ALL BY MYSELF! THE PEOPLE Goldberg, in the New York Sun. NORTHERN END OF COUNTY WELL PROTECTED FROM FLOOD WATER gress on various flood control efforts in northern Orange county has been so rapid as to insure that no less complete control of flood waters next winter. Work done is in addition to construction of the Fullerton and Brea dams. the city limits, a wire-pipe revetments binds the channel south to East Chapman avenue. From East Chapman to Highland the spreading stream will be confined to a concrete channel adequate for any estimated flow from heavy rains. From Highland westward through A Woman Looks On BY MARY ROUTT PATTERSON CHICAGO—In the press section, Our rostrum was elevated six feet above the convention floor and we looked out over this mass of humanity gone wild with political fervor. Alabama, the first state on the roll call, make the nomination of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the magic name was the signal for the letting loose of all the vocal power compressed in this huge auditorium. The Chicago police, aided by Pinkerton men, struggle valiantly to control the crowd, to keep the aisles open and preserve some element of safety, but it was as easy to stop Niagara with a toy soldier. The national broadcasters worked against gigantic odds to report to the people over the country exactly what was going on here. Fulton Lewis, Jr., wearing dark glasses to protect his eyes from the strong lights, and with ear phones clamped on his head, talked into the mouthpiece with a door-die expression, the prespiration running in little river all over his face. Elliott Roosevelt sat with the Texas delegation and kept a score as the balloting went on. The demonstration subsided, then we were on our tip toes when Arizona announced that she would yield to Virginia, which we knew meant Mr. Farley's nomination by the 82-year-old Senator Carter Class. The Postmaster General knew all along that he would not get many votes, but at his press conference during these bitter days, he insisted that this first ballot must be Six Persons Hurt On County Road Six persons were injured seriously, in five automobile accidents reported over the week by the California Highway Patrol. No injuries were reported two of the five crashes. Poor visibility resulting in fog was blamed for a head crash between machines opened by George W. Aldstadt, 33, Thomas B. Haverfield, 19, both Los Angeles, Saturday midnight on Highway 101 near La Hacienda Aldstadt, Haverfield and Julia Canoop, 18, passenger Haverfield, also from Los Anza were taken to the Cottage house in Fullerton for treatment. Her field and Aldstadt both received serious injuries. Emil F. Sanchez of San Capistrano was held for investigation by patrolmen following crash at the Irvine over crossing about 8 o'clock Saturday night. He was given emergency care at the county hospital. Rt. C. Gilliland, 27, of Lakeside, the driver of the other man He suffered head injuries. Orin K. Maynard, 25, of Ana, was treated at the county hospital early Sunday morning after his machine blew out and crashed into a power pole the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Ball road, near Ana Attendants say he was not seriously hurt. District Officers Named at Caucasus-first district office the American Legion posts auxiliaries were elected last year and during the annual pre-campaign NORTHERN END OF COUNTY WELL PROTECTED FROM FLOOD WATER gress on various flood control efforts in northern Orange county has been so rapid as to insure that less complete control of rain waters next winter. Work done is in addition to consort of the Fullerton and Brea dams. Fullerton the concrete lined canal for Brea creek will soon be finishing touches applied. This will conduct the swift flow of the little arroyo through business section and past dangers for homes built close to banks. The remainder of the channel is earth lined, rated by revetments at danger, but from the time the enters the city until it no spot in the future should flow with or without the darn erton creek, often referred to the east barranca, is also curbed and will no longer its tons of oozy silt in lawns orches in the east and south of the city in time of rain-bove normal. Setting at Cypress avenue at Dillon this country gets into actual trouble in the next few days it is perfectly safe to say chief aggressor will be Japan. Country's attempt to establish asiatic form of the Monroe one is almost certain to cause bances. Certain it is, as believe who know that region the United States can scarce permit Japan to try taking the islands, Singapore or any other in that distant part of the It seems incredible that should attempt to touch the pipines, but that is precisely it is likely to do. During a radio program, a few years ago, in which universityers of history and political my try to answer questions about the city limits, a wire-pipe revetments binds the channel south to East Chapman avenue. From East Chapman to Highland the spreading stream will be confined to a concrete channel adequate for any estimated flow from heavy rains. From Highland westward through Buena Park to the mouth in Coyote creek the flow will be impounded between earth walls varying from nine to 26 feet. This work is slated for the late summer months and will be rushed to completion before the fall rains. The entire stream is being cared for by the county flood control setup and workmen are already at Highland avenue in Fullerton with preliminary work done below that point. Rights of way are holding up progress to some degrees, according to M. N. Thompson, county flood control engineer. Dredging of Fullerton creek to the mouth will relieve Buena Park of practically all flood threat, since the Coyote creek bed is already dredged to a width of from 40 to 44 feet from where Los Angeles county workmen left off three years ago to the mouth of Brea creek. The small section between Fullerton city limits and the Brea creek mouth will go untouched for a time, but affords little if any threat, engineers assert. Time, money and effort have all been freely expended on these projects which now are nearing completion. And the program is late by at least two years because the Santa Ana burst its levees in the spring of 1938. Because of the delay the cost of the county has been light. Brea creek channel work with Fullerton as sponsor has been done entirely under WPA. The Fullerton creek project from start to finish is financed by the flood control from joint federal-county funds. Only on Coyote creek were county funds alone expended. The job cost between $30,00 and $35,000. Elliott Roosevelt sait with the Texas delegation and kept a score as the balloting went on. The demonstration subsided, then we were on our tip toes when Arizona announced that she would yield to Virginia, which we knew meant Mr. Farley's nomination by the 82-year-old Senator Carter Class. The Postmaster General knew all along that he would not get many votes, but at his press conference during these bitter days, he insisted that this first ballot must be regular. He stood out determinely against Harry Hopkins' plan for a nomination by acclamation because he believed that democracy should give each state its opportunity to register its independent voters. Mr. Farley has told the press many times that he wished the President to have his nomination made unanimous, but not until after the first ballot had been completed. Mr. Farley was really the convention hero. Always beloved and respected by his friends and colleagues, he rose to new heights when he gave evidence of his supreme sportsmanship by stating frankly to his fellow Democrats, his honest convictions concerning the fundamentals of our democratic form of government, and then releasing his few straggling delegates and requesting that the Roosevelt nomination be made an unopposed one. He deserved the spontaneous tribute with which the convention responded to him. Those of us who have watched him suffer during this most trying week of his life prayed that the audience would give him the tribute it did. Surely Jim Farley must have known what the audience meant when it burst forth and sang "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling." INDIANA PICNIC The annual summer Indiana picnic reunion will be held all day Sunday, July 28, in Sycamore Grove park. Los Angeles. E. Raymond Cato, chief of the California highway patrol, will be the speaker of the afternoon. Buy Now and Buy in Anahcim! All his life Boyhood messages now. Man's affairs tomorrow. But whoever he wants to talk with, the telephone will be ready. Growing, like himself, in usefulness. Matching strides with him. Bell System scientists and engineers are working hard to develop a service that will be tomorrow's miracle. Some day he'll say to his sons, "Why, in 1940 it sometimes took my Dad, on the Pacific Coast, a whole minute and a half to get New York!" SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Street, Telephone Anaheim 2101 San Clemente Club to Receive Charter San Clemente Kiwanis club will observe Charter Night next Tuesday evening, at which time Boyd Sturgis, president of the club will receive the official charter from Joseph C. Tope, Kiwanis International district governor. The meeting will be held at the Casino San Clemente. Kiwians from all Orange county clubs are expected to attend, as well as many from other surrounding cities. Four Boys Confess Stealing Bicycles Four young Mexican boys, 13 to 15 years of age, were arrested yesterday by Anaheim police and lodged in juvenile home at the close of an investigation regarding bicycle thefts. The boys confessed stealing three bicycles recently, one of them owned by L. A. Vandiver and another the property of Joe Cortez, 1118 North Los Angeles street. It is motive alone that gives character to the actions of men. —Bruyere. District Officers Named at Caucus Twenty-first district officers of American Legion posts and militaries were elected last week during the annual pre-convention. District Officers Named at Caucus Twenty-first district officers of the American Legion posts and militaries were elected last week during the annual pre-convene-caucus held at Huntington Beach. Heading the two groups Robert McFall of Banning and Clara Noble of Riverside. Other major officers for the nation were Art Ecklund of Santa Ana, first vice commander, and Robert Cowan of Riverside, second commander. Mrs. Adah Patrick of Huntington Beach was named district vice president of the auxiliary, with Mrs. Helen Ismore of Riverside selected as secretary. Routine resolutions were discussed during the business meetings of both groups. Highlight of convention gathering was an address on "Americanism, National Defense and World Conditions," delivered by State Comander W. S. Dunn. He spoke in outdoor beach bowl to an audience of more than 5000 persons. CARS RECOVERED An automobile owned by H. E. Barnes and stolen Tuesday night from his residence, 623 North Zeyn street, was recovered afterday afternoon by police officers on Commercial street. 39 Chevrolet DeLuxe Coupe $195 38 Chevrolet DeLuxe Town 185 37 Chevrolet DeLuxe Sedan 150 38 Chevrolet Master Town 160 37 Chevrolet Master Coupe 150 36 Chevrolet Master Coupe 125 35 Chevrolet Standard Sedan 100 34 Chevrolet Standard Sedan 100 CONE BROTHERS Easy G. M. A. C. Terms 215 N. Los Angeles St. Phone 2215 Clubwoman: Wagewoman: Homewoman------ She's the same person, when she goes to a store. At her club meeting, it's kind of fun to hear some radical lecturer "prove" She's the same person, when she goes to a store. At her club meeting, it's kind of fun to hear some radical lecturer "prove" that most manufacturers are slickers, most store cheese is chalk, and most advertising is ballyhoo. But watch the clubwoman when she starts buying., She wants her money's worth and she gets it. How? By first consulting the advertisements. Then by choosing the products she knows—the trade-marked, nationally advertised products that have been on the market for years. Those trade-marked, advertised articles are the ARISTOCRATS among all the things she buys—or that any of us can buy. USE THE GAZETTE'S Advertising Columns FOR THE BEST RESULTS Phone 2414—or call at 259 E. Center St.