anaheim-gazette 1940-09-05

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. WHEN ARE SPEECHES NON-POLITICAL? President Roosevelt's two Labor Day speeches, both presumably 'non-political,' provoked some controversy on Tuesday among Republican leaders and it may well be that they have something there. The bone of contention is the free radio time, which is given in equal amounts to the two major political parties during the months of presidential campaigns. The Labor Day speeches, so far as radio time was concerned were, we understand, given free passage over the air, on the theory that they were not political, but were addresses by the nation's chief executive. This being true, the Republican campaign leaders have no objection at all. Congressman Joe Martin, Republican national committee chairman did, however, make an objection to the speeches, did contend that they were of a political nature, and did demand that his party be given equal free time. In other words, Martin contended that the speeches were made by Candidate Roosevelt rather than by President Roosevelt. It is true that neither speech contained such political indices as the phrases "if I am re-elected," and the like, and, so, if they are, nevertheless to be defined as campaign propaganda, the question arises what kind of a campaign Mr. Congressman Joe Martin, Republican national committee chairman did, however, make an objection to the speeches, did contend that they were of a political nature, and did demand that his party be given equal free time. In other words, Martin contended that the speeches were made by Candidate Roosevelt rather than by President Roosevelt. It is true that neither speech contained such political indices as the phrases "if I am re-elected," and the like, and, so, if they are, nevertheless to be defined as campaign propaganda, the question arises what kind of a campaign Mr. Roosevelt is going to have. Pity the poor radio chains who, if they err in either direction, are going to run into serious trouble. If they mistakenly decide that the speeches were non-political, then the federal government may later reprimand them in one fashion or another; and the same result probably will occur of the opposite result is reached. What then are the guides to determine the kind of speeches and the kind of campaign of Mr. Roosevelt? It is true that he has said he is 'too busy to campaign.' Without differing with him in the statement, it may also be contended that this position is the best, if not the only method of making a third-term campaign. Indirection may be used, where direction would prove ineffective. The whole picture of the 'draft' convention lends itself to the campaign strategy of 'extraordinary times' to overcome such handicaps as that of the third term. At any rate, Congressman Martin has the complete right and duty to raise his point and justify his position. Honesty of purpose, and fairness—particularly in these days when radio plays such an important part in national campaigning... are necessary for an informed electorate and intelligent choice; American style, next November. A Woman Looks On BY MARY ROUTT PATTERSON It is not yet clear whether Harry Hopkins’ resignation as Secretary of Commerce was prompted by ill health or by political expediency. Mr. Hopkins was seriously ill when President Roosevelt rescued him from the WPA administratorship and appointed him Secretary of Commerce. His physical condition did not justify his cabinet appointment and during his twenty months’ period as a member of the Cabinet he has used in any manner that will fulfill Mr. Roosevelt’s needs. Hence it seems that he is stepping out of the secretaryship of Commerce in order to make way for Jesse Jones to step in. Mr. Hopkins probably will act as Presidential advisor and confidante and will help in the campaign as his strength permits. In the event of the New Deal victory in November he will be taken back into the official family if he so desires. ARKANSAS PICNIC The semi-annual picnic reunion of former residents of Sebastian county, Arkansas, will be held next Sunday at Recreation park in Long Beach. Coffee, sugar and cream will be furnished. One hears some pretty things. these days, as one usually does in election campaigns. For example, perhaps you noticed the item in the morning papers, the other day, started by some that I call “woolly brained” citizens to the effect that if war comes to this country the national election would be postponed. I heard men arguing this strange theory in several California towns within a few hours, and not one thought of examining the good old Constitution. Nothing can postpone the national election. In the event of the war the President may at once assume almost dictatorial powers under the provisions of certain "emergency" laws. He may take over the railroads or certain necessary industries, and the owners of these industries would not object because they would know they would be reimbursed for their property. A war might very definitely change the attitude of the people toward that candidates, but that is all it would do—except what war always does. Don't listen to idle talkers in the market or the postoffice. They talk loudest who know the least. And if anyone asks you how you intend to vote tell him it is none of his violent adjective business. "The Table Talks". A stirring novel of thrilling incidents and sustained suspense by Jonathan Stagge, well known author. Begin this dramatic story of exciting escapades and diabolical deeds in The American Weekly, the magazine distributed with next week's Los Angeles Examiner.—Adv. It is not yet clear whether Harry Hopkins' resignation as Secretary of Commerce was prompted by ill health or by political expediency. Mr. Hopkins was seriously ill when President Roosevelt rescued him from the WPA administratorship and appointed him Secretary of Commerce. His physical condition did not justify his cabinet appointment and during his twenty months' period as a member of the Cabinet he has been physically able to do little more than draw his salary. Mr. Hopkins was confined to his home for many months, able to see few visitors. As soon as he improved sufficiently he was taken to the White House where he and his small daughter, Diana, have lived since. Most of his work during this period has been shouldered by Under-Secretary of Commerce Noble, recently resigned to take an active part in Wendell Willkie's campaign. Almost the only real work which Harry Hopkins has undertaken in the past two years was the management along with Mayor Kelly Mayor Hague and senator Byrnes, of the third term presidential draft which culminated successfully at the Chicago convention in July. Since Mr. Hopkins has retained his cabinet portfolio for almost two years despite his physical disability, it does not appear that his health would now suddenly become a cause for resignation. Rather it appears that President Roosevelt was in need of reconciling the South, particularly Texas, to the treatment it received at the Democratic convention in Chicago and to the nomination of a politically unwelcome vice presidential candidate. Jesse Jones was the ideal conciliator and the Commerce department was the ideal location for him. Since Harry Hopkins is the president's closest friend and most loyal aide, it is natural that he is willing to be into the official family if he so desires. ARKANSAS PICNIC The semi-annual picnic reunion of former residents of Sebastian county, Arkansas, will be held next Sunday at Recreation park in Long Beach. Coffee, sugar and cream will be furnished. HE KNOWS HIS JOB AND LIKES TO SERVE YOU WELL The Bell System is mainly people—about 300,000 of us. We take pride in giving you courteous, dependable service. DEPENDABLE! Sometimes it's fair weather. Sometimes it isn't. But R.A. Kimball is up there keeping the nation's voice highways in good repair. There are hundreds of linemen in our Pacific Coast organization, thousands in the nation-wide Bell System. All are part of the friendly army of alert, skilled people who want you to have the best telephone service they can provide. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Street Telephone Anaheim 2101 ERRILY (?) THEY ROLL ALONG! MEBBE WE SHOULD HAVE TURNED IT IN BACK THERE IN CHICAGO! Talburt, in the Washington Daily News. The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Do you pay too much for freight? Are shipping charges eating up the farmer? If so, why? These questions are answered, in part—but only in part—by the U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics in a recent bulletin listing a series of indices of railroad freight on perishable farm products, covering the last 25 years. According to the federal bureau, the figures show that rates on fresh fruits and potatoes average lower now than during the decade. I feel certain likewise appreciate such an attitude on the part of newspapers. It is only fair that I acknowledged this fair play on the part of the several newspapers within the district together with the splendid work of my many friends and constituents who labored in my behalf, as being responsible for my renomination. I trust that I will always merit such confidence and support in all of the things which are required of your Representative at Washington. Sincerely yours, HARRY R. SHEPPARD, Congressman, 19th District. KANSAS PICNIC The annual fall picnic reunion of the 1920's, but continue relatively high as compared with the prices received by the producer of these products. Rates on true crops other than potatoes are the highest since 1920. Admittedly, according to the bureau, the trend in freight rates during the years, has been toward an increase in the relative cost of transportation to market, everything considered. But giving the railroads their dues, and being fair about the matter, railway labor costs have shot upwards, without regard to the ability of the roads and the patrons to pay the higher wage scales; railway taxes have increased tremendously, and rail tonnage has dropped sharply, due to increased competition from ships and trucks. The writer is making no defense of the railroads, but merely citing the facts as he sees them. The railroad problem is complicated as the farm problem: Agriculture has suffered because of the financial difficulties of the railroads. And the railroads have suffered because of unstable conditions in agriculture. If either industry was in robust economic health, it would help pull the other through its period of illness and convalescence. But with both sides having added to the burden of the other. The LETTER BOX The following telegram was received this week by Theodore B. Kuchel, publisher of the Anaheim Gazette: Now that the battle is over and the victory won I want you to know how greatly I appreciate what you did for me during the campaign. I feel very grateful to good friends like yourself who contributed so much to the result. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hiram W. Johnson To The Editor and Publisher: May I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere appreciation for your most liberal and splendid cooperation in my behalf during the recent primary campaign. I recognize the fairness of your columns in presenting the news as it effected my campaign for nomination as the Congressman from this district. Therefore, I wish in addition to my expression of appreciation, to compliment you and your newspaper for presenting the issues and statements of all candidates entered in this contest, to your readers, who, To The People of Orange County: Gratefully do I acknowledge the sincere thanks which are mine for the faith placed in me on election day. At all times, I shall endeavor to merit that faith by the public service I hope to perform to the people of our county and of our glorious state. THOMAS H. KUCHEL YUNGBLUTH'S The Store for Young Men Is Ready to Outfit You for "Back to School" FALL SPORT COATS The new Shetlands and fancy weaves for Fall wear are ready for you. Styles that young men like. $12.50 and $13.50 NEW FALL SLACKS Bedfords, garbardines etc., to match or contrast with sports coat make the ideal outfit for school FALL SPORT COATS The new Shetlands and fancy weaves for Fall wear are ready for you. Styles that young men like. $12.50 and $13.50 NEW FALL SLACKS Bedfords, garbardines etc. to match or contrast with sports coat make the ideal outfit for school or sports wear. $5.00 and $7.50 JERSEY T-SHIRTS These are new arrivals and very popular this Fall. Green, blue and tan. The "Champ" Collegiate Fall hats. Also all other new Fall numbers. 2.95 AND 3.50 (Stetsons $5.00 up) Corduroys Cream and dark shades. Pleated, self belt, zipper front. 2.95 TO 3.45 Student Sox The newest thing! Lisle yarn in plain, stripes, plaid. Nationally Known W. L. Douglas SHOES Just the shoes for hard wear. Blacks, browns and the new hand stained. PAIR 25¢ 3.50 TO 5.00 YUNGBLUTH'S 145 WEST CENTER STREET PHONE 4130 1920's, but continue reliably as compared with the received by the producers of products. Rates on truck other than potatoes are the same since 1920. Lettedly, according to the trend in freight rates the years, has been toward ease in the relative cost of transportation to market, every considered. Giving the railroads their and being fair about the railway labor costs have towards, without regard to city of the roads and their to pay the higher wage railway taxes have in tremendously, and rail has dropped sharply, due based competition from ships trucks. Writer is making no deof the railroads, but is citing the facts as he sees. The railroad problem is as stated as the farm problem. Future has suffered because financial difficulties of the roads. And the railroads have had because of unstable conditions in agriculture. If either way was in robust economic it would help pull the oth-ough its period of illness and secrecy, but with both sick was added to the burden of her. mission, were 17 to 51% higher than in 1913. Yet here is another phase of the problem. Some of the increases in rates authorized in 1938 have not been maintained by the railroads, but nevertheless the rail lines have continued to lose traffic to other forms of transportation. Charts of the Inferstate Commerce Commission reveal that rail tonnage of perishables has declined by about 25% during the last ten years. And this decline occurred, moreover, during a period of sharply increased production of some products. Much of the lost business, according to the federal bureau, has gone to motor trucks, and part of it to water carriers. Comments the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics: "The importance of the loss of perishable tonnage by the railroads in recent years is shown by the fact that perishable shipments comprised about 12% of the 95,400,000 tons of agricultural carload shipments originated in 1938, and provided more than 40% of the $527,-000,000 of railroad freight revenue derived therefrom. The average haul for perishable traffic is more than 1400 miles, whereas the average for all rail traffic was only 365 miles in 1938, and less than this in previous years." This writer does not pretend to understand all the ramifications of the railroad problem. But this much is certain: Farmers need all forms of transportation industry forms of transportation—railroads, trucks and waterways—and when any branch of the transportation industry bogs down, agriculture suffers. Two primary factors in the railroads' difficulties, apart from their competitive problems, are: Excessive labor costs and excessive taxation. The tax load, however, is not distinctively a railroad problem; every branch of business and industry has suffered at the hands of the tax collector. But railroad management, in most instances, has been helpful to prevent arbitrary working agreements and artificial wage standards, which have drastically increased railroad overhead and have forced many of the increases in shipping charges. Undoubtedly one of the worst phases of the railroad problem has been that when the roads upped freight rates to defray constantly increasing labor costs, which were forced upon them by short-sighted government officials, the law of diminishing returns set in and much of their tonnage was taken over by the competitors. Railroad lober would render a service to itself, as well as to growers and shippers, if it backed up and took a more reasonable attitude in its wage and hour negotiations. There are thousands of unemployed railroad men walking the streets, looking for work, and there will be thousands more if the law of diminishing returns continues to sap railroad tonnage. SAVE AT SAFEWAY! GRAPES SEEDLESS Thompson 4 lbs. 10¢ variety. LADY FINGERS; BLACK RIBIER or MUSCATES Your choice. 3 lbs. 10¢ OTHER FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES RIPE BANANA lb. 5¢ Control ripened to a golden yellow. Priced low. BARTLETT PEARS lb. 5¢ Lake County. Mountain grown Bartletts. Fine flavor. FRESH LETTUGE lb. 5¢ Crisp, solid. clean heads. Certified First-Morning Fresh. SWEET CARROTS lb. 3¢ Tender, crisp, sweet. Certified First-Morning Fresh. NOB HILL COFFEE Finest Quality per 15¢ lb. AIRWAY COFFEE Ground to Your Order per 12¢ lb. EDWARDS COFFEE 2-lb. can 39¢ 1-lb. can 20¢ can FOLGER'S COFFEE Drip or Regular 1-lb. can 24¢ can GRAPEFRUIT JUICE Town House 2 No. 2 cans 13¢ TOMATO JUICE Sunny Dawn 2 No. 2 cans 13¢ JELL-WELL Gelatin Dessert Assorted Flavors 2 pkgs. for 7¢ MAYONNAISE Nu Made Quart. 37c pint lar 21¢ SALAD DRESSING Duchess Quart. 26c pint lar 17¢ PEACHES Golden City Brand Sliced or Halved No. 2½ can 10¢ CUT GREEN BEANS Briar-Gate No. 2 can 11¢ COUNTRY HOME CORN 2 No. 2 cans 19¢ SUGAR BELLE PEAS Fancy Blended can 10¢ CUDAHY'S TANG All Pork Product 2 12-oz. cans 45¢ CORN FLAKES Kellogg's 13-oz., 7c 8-oz. boxes 9¢ KITCHEN CRAFT FLOUR No. 10 bag (No. 5 bag, 20c; 24½-lb. sack, 80c) Check These Low Prices On Staple Groceries! Compare these prices—effective now at Safeway—with what you have been paying for foods of the same quality. We are certain that you will agree that it's easy to save at Safeway. HERSHEY'S COCOA ½-lb. 8¢ 1-lb. box 14¢ box TABLE SYRUP Sleepy 12-oz. Hollow can 13¢ SOFTASILK Cake 44-oz. Flour. box 21¢ SHREDDED WHEAT National Biscuits' boxes 17¢ MARSHMALLOWS Fluff-1-est 1-lb. brand. Price .09709; tax .00291 SUNSWEET PRUNES Medium 2-lb. size. box 12¢ LARGE RIPE OLIVES Boll's 9-oz. brand. can 10¢ PITTED OLIVES Lindsay 7½-oz. large ripe 35¢ MAZOLA OIL pint 21¢ quart can 39£ WESSON OIL pint 21¢ quart can 39£ Household Items IVORY SOAP Large size. for 17£ Price .08254; tax .00246 SU-PURB SOAP Granulated 24-oz. condensed. pkg. 18£ Price .17475; tax .00525 WHITE KING SOAP Granulated 29-oz. condensed. box Price .22330; tax .00670 DASH SOAP Granulated 35-oz. condensed. box Price .20388; tax .00612 GLOSS STARCH Argo. For clothes. boxes Price .05340; tax .00160 CUT GREEN BEANS Briar-Gate No. 2 11c COUNTRY HOME CORN 2 No. 2 19c SUGAR BELLE PEAS Fancy No. 2 Blended can 10c CUDAHY'S TANG All Pork Product 2 12-oz. 45c CORN FLAKES Kellogg's 13-oz., 7c 2 8-oz. 9c KITCHEN CRAFT FLOUR No. 10 bag (No. 5 bag, 20c; 24½-lb. sack, 80c) CHOCOLATE Nestle's Semi-Sweet 2 7-oz. bars (Price ex-tax, .12136; sales tax, .00364) ROYAL SATIN Shortening 1-lb. can 37c can 14c SPRY Triple-Creamed 3-lb. Shortening can 46c 2 1-lb. cans 33c LUCERNE CHOCOLATE Dari-Drink EVERYBODY LIKES IT! A BIG VALUE! 6¢ FULL QUART BUTTERMILK Lucerne quart 6c churned. carton ICE CREAM Party pint 13c Pride. carton COFFEE CREAM Half Pint ..... 8c Pint ..... 13c Guaranteed Meats...At Low Prices! Frying Chickens lb. 29¢ Fancy quality, colored, milk-fed chickens, to fry. 7-Bone Roast lb. 23¢ Fancy center cut roast from Safeway Guaranteed beef. ROUND BONE ROAST Beef per shoulder. lb. 26c BOILING BEEF Plate per rib. lb. 10c BEEF SHORT RIBS To braise or bake. lb. 13c GROUND BEEF State Inspected. lb. 15c STEWING BEEF Boneless lean. lb. 25c LEG OF LAMB Trimmed waste-free. lb. 30c LAMB SHOULDER No neck, no shank. lb. 18c SLICED BACON Un-x-id. V₂-lb. pkg. ea. 13c PURE LARD 1-pound carton. ea. 9c FRESH FISH VALUES For Friday & Saturday BLACK COD Fancy fresh. lb. 19c FILLET OF SOLE Fancy fresh. lb. 22c SAFEWAY With exceptions noted, these prices are effective in Safeway - operated departments of stores in this area, through Saturday, September 7, 1940