anaheim-gazette 1940-12-12

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. A HOT FIGHT Three R's—relief, retrenchment and reapportionment—promise to become three of the fundamental issues at the 1941 session of the State Legislature, which convenes at Sacramento in January. And around those issues, it is quite probable, will rage battles which will echo and re-echo in every county in California, for we home-folks have very decided opinions on each. Return of relief to the Counties—approved by the Legislature a year ago, but yet owed by Governor Olson—will again be made a red-hot issue. As it raises the issue of "home rule," this subject is one the folks at home take seriously. Generally speaking, county boards of supervisors will favor the bill, but they will probably keep an eagle eye on proceedings to make certain that only administration is returned to the counties—not any increased burden of costs. Relief, in most counties, however, is now at an all-time low for any period since the start of the depression and the Legislature plans to write into the act a guarantee that the State will foot its full share of the bill. Retrenchment, the issue which the bi-partisan Economy Bloc in the Legislature has kept constantly in the spotlight, will still be sharply at issue, but the situation has changed radically from that of the past two years. Governor Olson, who demanded $50,000,000 in new taxes at the 1939 Legislature—but got only a reprimand—may try to turn the tables on his opponents by paring department budgets to the bone in the hope that the Legislature will be forced to increase... Retrenchment, the issue which the bi-partisan Economy Bloc in the Legislature has kept constantly in the spotlight, will still be sharply at issue, but the situation has changed radically from that of the past two years. Governor Olson, who demanded $50,000,000 in new taxes at the 1939 Legislature—but got only a reprimand—may try to turn the tables on his opponents by paring department budgets to the bone in the hope that the Legislature will be forced to increase them. The lawmakers, however, have heard of that strategy before—and might be inclined to let the minimum subsistence budgets go through, or cut them further, and let the Governor get the back-fire. At any rate, it is improbable that there will be any serious demand for new taxes; soaring revenues from existing sources, due to national defense spending, promise to supply all the money necessary. Reapportionment of legislative districts on the basis of the 1940 census—the last of the three R's—bids fair to develop the bitterest battle of the whole legislative session. Southern California expects to reduce northern California’s representation in the Assembly by at least three seats in the proposed new redistricting act—and the Civil War is likely to be fought all over again. Ten years ago the reaportionment issue resulted in such bad blood that State division was openly and heatedly advocated. And veteran lawmakers, who went through that fight, have their fingers crossed as they consider the one impending. The opening gavels will fall on January 6. Drum, Bugle Corps Again Wins Honors New honors were won last Friday evening by the Anaheim Drum and Bugle corps when it won first prize among bugle corps at the first annual band contest staged in connection with the Salute to Christmas program sponsored by the Compton Chamber of Commerce. Additional glory came to Anaheim with the awarding to Miss Betty Colster, majorette with the local crops, of the special trophy offered for the best drum majorette in the parade. Anaheim Townsend Club Picks Council Re-election of Mrs. Ida Freeman as president and selection of a council of 12 members featured the meeting of Anaheim Townsend club No. 1 Tuesday night. Members of the council chosen are E. B. Segerstorm, C. E. Lane, Will Hendrickson, Mr. Mae Witcher, J. S. Freeman, Loreta Ferris, Mrs. Mae Griggs, Mrs. Fred Heving, Fred Heving, Miss Maude. Airline Official Speaks to Lions Review of the progress made by commercial air lines along safety lines and in the reduction fo fares was given at last Friday's meeting of the Anaheim Lions club by Gil Leiendecker, traveling passenger agent of the United Air Lines. He reported that the airline had a record of 17 months without an accident, during which time more than three million passengers had been flown. He also discussed briefly the new landing beam which is now being perfected and will increase safety in landing. Merritt Comstock Injured in Mishap Merritt W. Comstock, 35, of 446 Jacaranda place, Fullerton, suffered slight injuries early Saturday afternoon in an automobile accident at the intersection of Los Angeles and La Palma streets, according to police reports. Comstock was hurt when his car and vehicle were struck while driving into a parking lot. Re-election of Mrs. Ida Freeman as president and selection of a council of 12 members featured the meeting of Anaheim Townsend club No. 1 Tuesday night. Members of the council chosen are E. B. Segerstorm, C. E. Lane, Will Hendrickson, Mr. Mae Witcher, J. S. Freeman, Loreta Ferris, Mrs. Mae Griggs, Mrs. Fred Heying, Fred Heying, Miss Maude Comstock and Mrs. Virginia Rasmussen. Committees will be selected at the next meeting. Merritt Comstock Injured in Mishap Merritt W. Comstock, 35, of 446 Jacaranda place, Fullerton, suffered slight injuries early Saturday afternoon in an automobile accident at the intersection of Los Angeles and La Palma streets, according to police reports. Comstock was hurt when his car and one driven by W. H. Whitaker, 70, of Fullerton collided, police were informed. ORANGE COUNTY'S LEADING THEATERS "THE PLACE TO GO" $ All Theaters Thursday Nite "Super-Pay-Me" It Pays To Play WEST COAST Santa Ana Phone 858 Now Ends Tuesday (Dec. 17) Action! Comedy! Thrills! CLARK GABLE-HEDY LAMARR in "COMRADE X" Plus Comedy Hit! ANN SOTHERN (Maisie to you) in "DULCY" with Ian Hunter—Roland Young FOX FULLERTON Phone 267 Ends Tomorrow (Sat. Dec. 14) "SPRING PARADE" also "SANDY GETS HER MAN" Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. "TIN PAN ALLEY" also "LADY WITH RED HAIR" Thurs. Fri. Sat. (Dec. 19-20-21) "BITTERSWEET" also "MEN AGAINST THE SKY" Broadway Santa Ana Phone 300 Now Ends Saturday (Dec. 14) MARX BROS. — in "GO WEST" Also—"CHARTER PILOT" with—LLOYD NOLAN Sunday to Wednesday (Dec. 15-18) MARLENE DIETRICH — in "SEVEN SINNERS" with—John Wayne—Broderick Crawford Mischa Auer also — W. C. FIELDS in — "THE BANK DICK" FOX ANAHEIM Phone 3602 Ends Tomorrow (Sat. Dec. 14) "TIN PAN ALLEY" also "THE GAY CABALLERO" Sun. Mon. Tues. (Dec. 15-16-17) "ARISE MY LOVE" also — "HULLABALOO" Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. (Dec. 18-19-20-21) "The LETTER" also — "TOO MANY GIRLS" NEW ANAHEIM PHONE 4212 Today & Tomorrow (Dec. 13 & 14) "NICK CARTER, MASTER DETECTIVE" also "RANGE WAR" Sun., Mon., Tues., (Dec. 15-16-17) "GHOST BREAKERS" also "MARYLAND" Wed. & Thurs., (Dec. 18 & 19) "MY LOVE CAME BACK" also "TWO GIRLS ON BROADWAY" 500 Thurs. Nite If Not Won ADULTS 15c Any Time MUSSOLINI ON THE ROAD—Hore-Belisha, one time secretary for war, has been ing for the concentration Italy of all Britain's army military and naval power effort to deliver a knock Il Duce, already tottering result of the vicious blows received from Greek fist cently, in the House of Co in London, a spokesman British government made a significant statement that the of British shipping being to the importation of food from America is being red order that the armies of may be transported overseas the war may be waged Britain's foes across water This can mean only one that the British are int reinforcing as speedily as their already very powerful in the near and middle East several months now reiments have been flowing Egypt and Palestine in large bers, but now, almost ce preparations are being made major operation, and an op of an offensive nature. On the moment is becoming this. The crippling of the Mussolini's battleships at together with the torpedo scored on another Italian nough in a later engagement so reduced the Fascist fleet ing power that British mass the waters of the Mediterranean can be considered complete for the present, unchalleng It has been clearly demo in recent days that Italy is to maintain anything like stant stream of supplies and forcements to her troops bania. If this is so, then th of General Graziani in Between the Headlines By Fleetwood Lawton MEXICO'S NEW PRESIDENT. After the story compaign, the disturbance and bloodshed on election day, and the many threats made since then by the defeated Almazanistas, the uneventful inauguration of Mexico's new president, General Camacho became as something of a surprise to many people. It seems highly probable that the followers would have attempted to prevent the installation in office of Camacho had it been for the formal recognition accorded Camacho even before his selection by the government of the United States. Mexico cannot continue at cross purposes with Washington, her economy is badly in need of support. Camacho's recognition, therefore, was decisive. Almost at once the agitation of the Almazanistas began to die away and shortly afterwards General Almazan himself returned to Mexico protesting his pacific intention, and all danger of an uprising appeared past. That the supporters of Almazan resent what they regard as Yankee intervention was made clear by their demonstrations outside the United States embassy, but there can be not the slightest doubt that Washington's well-timed diploma- Almost at once the agitation of the Almazanistas began to die away and shortly afterwards General Almazan himself returned to Mexico protesting his pacific intention, and all danger of an uprising appeared past. That the supporters of Almazan resent what they regard as Yankee intervention was made clear by their demonstrations outside the United States embassy, but there can be not the slightest doubt that Washington's well-timed diplomatic gesture averted possibly serious trouble and has already provided greatly beneficial to the Mexican people. That the United States has backed the right man appears proven by the statements both of Camacho and of his new foreign minister. Although enjoying the support of the powerful political machine which kept Cardenas in office, Camacho is very much more moderate than Cardenas and many of the serious problems which caused such friction between the United States and the southern neighbor during the Cardenas regime will almost certainly now be solved. The new chief executive of Mexico has declared himself a staunch supporter of democracy and of Pan-Americanism, and his manner carries conviction in both counts. Further, he has made a public statement of his desire to see friendly relations re-established between Mexico and Britain, as a step towards the strengthening of the democracies. These relations were broken off as a result of Cardenas' much depleted exportation of foreign oil properties. No time did Camacho pose in stating unequivocably, and in the presence of the representatives of the axis nations and of Japan, that the democracies are determined to be left alone to enjoy in peace their chosen way of life. And this is a sentiment which will be regarded in Berlin, in Rome, and in Tokio, as the rejection of any possibility of Mexican acceptance of a part inxis plotting for the establishment of a "new order." HUSSOLINI ON THE ROPES.—Hore-Belisha, one time British secretary for war, has been pleading for the concentration against Italy of all Britain's available military and naval power in an effort to deliver a knock-out to Duce, already tottering as the result of the vicious blows he has received from Greek fists. ReAnd its "run" has increased down through the years, even when editors sat down to their typewriters and wrote heated editorials criticizing the thoughts expressed in it. That, in this writer's opinion, is a splendid example of freedom of the press in practical operation—and this columnist, who doesn't know, except by correspondence, more than one-fourth of the editors who run his copy, has good reason to be thankful for the tolerance and understanding of California publishers. No newspaper which publishes this column asked us to write an article on freedom of the press. In fact, no newspaper which sees fit to run our weekly offerings has ever tried to tell us what to write in all the years we have been writing it. That fact, in itself, is really of considerable significance, for there is no other nation on the face of the globe, in all probability, where a columnist would be given such latitude. A few days ago (and that's the reason for this column) we chanced to read an interview with Hans Lachmann-Mosse, former publisher of the once famous Berliner Tageblatt, but now a resident of California, on what happened to Germany's free press when Hitler came to power. And what he had to say of what happened there stirred us tremendously—because, if America is careless and unprepared, there can be no doubt: IT MIGHT HAPPEN HERE! "I can speak freely," he said. "I have no relatives in Germany, and I'm never going to return. We were a very poor country after the World War, but we were free SUSPECT JAIL Vincent P. Elizalda, 2 West Santa Ana street w at the city jail last night spicion of a felony for investigation of a report of a small girl. Get your purse sample fume free at Jackson's whose ad is class: "Drunk" were kidnapped by Him. "I was not unprepared events of 1933. I saw gathering and sent my Switzerland and safety officers meetings were called new leader. Next candidates and warnings; finally I want on about my publishing the truth under the uniformed men carried that you have our suggestions', they saying the confiscation paper me. An army automaton my neck, so I signed. "It wasn't a hard thing To lose a 24-year business compared to losing. And then, this former editor said: "Enough or you have a glorious course You have freedom. I appreciate it!" Hans Lachmann-Mosse complimentary things in California newspapers, and thought your editor put into their daily wonderful," he said. wonderful; everything wonderful." Perhaps you know what this column, dedicated to we have never met, whil publish our writings, countries where the press regimented, agriculture regimented. In country freedom of the press liberty has died. Without sentimental, we say "America." And we re God Save the Ameri- MUSSOLINI ON THE ROPES. Hore-Belisha, one time British Secretary for war, has been pleading for the concentration against Italy of all Britain's available military and naval power in an effort to deliver a knock-out to Duce, already tottering as the result of the vicious blows he has received from Greek fists. Recently, in the House of Commons in London, a spokesman for the British government made the significant statement that the amount of British shipping being devoted to the importation of foodstuffs from America is being reduced in order that the armies of Britain may be transported overseas, that the war may be waged against Britain's foes across waters. This can mean only one thing that the British are intent on reinforcing as speedily as possible their already very powerful armies in the near and middle East. For several months now reinforcements have been flowing into Egypt and Palestine in large numbers, but now, almost certainly, preparations are being made for a major operation, and an operation of an offensive nature. Certainly the moment is becoming ripe for this. The crippling of three of Mussolini's battleships at Taranto, together with the torpedo hit stored on another Italian dreadnough in a later engagement, has reduced the Fascist fleet's striking power that British mastery on the waters of the Mediterranean can be considered complete and, for the present, unchallengeable. It has been clearly demonstrated in recent days that Italy is unable to maintain anything like a constant stream of supplies and reinforcements to her troops in Albania. If this is so, then the forces of General Graziani in Libya can be regarded as utterly cut off from the Italian mainland whence must come their essential stores. For not only is the British blockade of the Libyan coast made easier by the reduction of the Italian fleet, but it is immeasurably helped by the fact that newly established bases on Greek island enable the royal navy to outflank virtually the entire sea lane between Libya and Italy. At this moment it may accurately be said that Graziani, with his army of two hundred and fifty thousand men, is isolated. Unless by some miracle Mussolini can reverse the tide of events, not only Graziani but also the Fascist army in Ethiopia and Somaliland may be docmed. If the Fascist position in Albania is grave, in Africa it is little short of desperate. "I can speak freely," he said. "I have no relatives in Germany, and I'm never going to return. We were a very poor country after the World War, but we were free men. Perhaps we were free and our government too weak. Hitler saw no reason why a man in a free country shouldn't have a private army. "I was busy in those days. Besides my three papers, I leased more than 50 magazines. Hitler was busy, too. He saw no reason why a free reich chancellor in a weak country shouldn't dissolve the reichstag. Next the cabinet meeting was called. It is common knowledge that the two ministers who disappeared the next day." FOR 25 YEARS We have served the people of Orange county with the Highest Quality in Dairy Products Call 4401 POMEGRANATE DAIRY SERVICE THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY Awards Offered For Decorations Anaheim residents who enter competition for prizes posted for outdoor Christmas decorations will be aiming at awards totaling $25, it was announced this week by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. A $10 prize has been posted for the best entry received while the best and second best outdoor decorations will receive awards of $5 and $2.50, respectively. Similar prizes have been posted for indoor displays. All entries must be made with the chamber of commerce by December 17, and lights must be turned on each evening between December 18 and 24, it was declared. Judging will be done on one of those evenings, but the date will not be announced. Anaheim union high school will again decorate the two large conifers on the front lawn with lights, it was said. 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"Druggists." were kidnapped by Hitler. "I was not unprepared for the events of 1933. I saw the clouds gathering and sent my family to Switzerland and safety. Publishers meetings were called by the new leader. Next came suggestions and warnings; finally, threats. I want on about my business of publishing the truth until the day the uniformed men came. "We grieved that you have overlooked our suggestions", they said, spreading the confiscation papers before me. An army automatic was at my neck, so I signed. "It wasn't a hard thing to do. To lose a 24-year business is nothing compared to losing freedom." And then, this former German editor said: "Enough of the past. you have a glorious country here. You have freedom. I hope you appreciate it!" Hans Lachmann-Mosse said very complimentary things about our California newspapers. "The speed and thought your editorial writers put into their daily columns is wonderful," he said. "It's all wonderful; everything here is wonderful." 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