anaheim-gazette 1942-05-21

The Inside By the Outsider OUR SUNSHINE Ever since the ancients put wheels on their "go-carts" to make the pulling easier on their wives, people have been buzzing around on wheels taking the process as much for granted as tomorrow's sunshine. Today the sunshine is gone from many a lovely scene, simply because it is becoming so dogged difficult to keep the wheels rolling unless you are in A-1, first class standing with your Rationing Board, have a stack of recommendations in one hand, and the blessings of your congressman, your lawyer, your doctor and your minister in the other. Otherwise you no longer can get tires, you no longer can get cars, and soon, they say, you can no longer procure unlimited amounts of gasoline, the juice upon which carburetors are propagated. You've heard all this before in many different ways and from many different sources, and have probably concluded that you'll drive until you run out of ration cards, then ride the bus or train, cabbage on to a bicycle, or walk, or maybe the war will be over by then. What you may not have heard, if you plan to go any place out of marching distance in the future, is that you're liable to have to sit on someone's lap for the nation's transportation problem is one of the most vital, and certainly one of the most critical facing the US. ANAH THE OLDEST NEVEN VOLUME LXXII ANAHEIM, ORAL Lack Of Riders Threat Officials, Youth Leaders Featuring Boy Scout Home Court Of Honor To Be Held Dedicatory ceremony and Court of Honor featuring addresses and presentations by a number of well-known Boy Scout and civic leaders will feature a program beginning this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the new Scout home, 119 West Chartres street. According to Ronald Brandon, Anaheim manager for the Automobile club of Southern California, and secretary of the Fourth Boy Scout district, Principal Paul Demaree of the high school will deliver the address of the evening, for scouts, parents, and invited that you'll drive until you run out of ration cards, then ride the bus or train, cabbage on to a bicycle, or walk, or maybe the war will be over by then. What you may not have heard, if you plan to go any place out of marching distance in the future, is that you're liable to have to sit on someone's lap for the nation's transportation problem is one of the most vital, and certainly one of the most critical facing the US. According to figures released by a large transportation company, over 85 per cent of you and I depend upon our own passenger automobiles that are gone, going, goners as long as the shooting lasts. The other 15 per cent of the transportation in the past has been absorbed by railways, motor busses and airlines—now they'll have practically all of it to do, with the added burden of transporting the implements of war, and its too big a job for present facilities. So far too big that one motor line has already hollered "uncle" recommending that non-vital civilians postpone their traveling and buy war bonds. They have more than they can take care of in a month of Sundays. Which all winds up on the same sermon which the Outsider preached last week: When you have a bus line through your city as Anaheim has. When you have men going the same place it goes. When the fares are fair and you can still watch it go by nearly empty every day, its time someone was informed and humbly asked to please act accordingly. DOOGADGETS If you've a mathematical mind and are inclined to doogadgets the Auto club says you can figure out how many miles you have left in your tires by measuring the tread—each 1/32 of an inch of rubber in a first grade tire represents 2,500 miles of wear. In addition, tire authorities claim, there is 15,000 miles in the basic treadless covering, except that after you get past the tread, a blowout will blow up the entire calculation and probably you right along with it. Yes, and one good skid on the corner, and bang goes 500 miles. Sugar For Canning Not Yet Released feature a program beginning this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the new Scout home, 119 West Chartres street. According to Ronald Brandon, Anaheim manager for the Automobile club of Southern California, and secretary of the Fourth Boy Scout district, Principal Paul Demaree of the high school will deliver the address of the evening, for scouts, parents, and invited guests, while formal dedication and acceptance will be made by William P. Webb and Mayor Charles A. Pearson. SCOUTING AWARDS Presentation of scouting awards will be made by Harrison White of Santa Ana, with the possibility today that Lieut. Col. Ray Smith may be able to be present from Camp Roberts to assist in the ceremony. The awards were approved this week by a board of review composed of Clyde Nicholl, Fred Fredrickson, Charles Greenwood, Royal Marten, and Frank Kellogg. COMPLETE PROGRAM Complete program is as follows: Opening ceremony in charge of Scoutmaster Bob Harvey of Masonic Troop No. 71. Playing of "America" by David Alsip. Invocation by the Rev. Stanley Frederick George. Formal dedication by Webb. Acceptance by Mayor Pearson. Address of evening by Principal Demaree. Presentation of awards by Commissioner White, with special recognition for John McKim, recently retired Scoutmaster of the local American Legion troop. FHA Regulations Available Today Chamber of Commerce and Anaheim banks and Building & Loan associations today had available for inspection terms released by the Federal Housing Authority office in Los Angeles under which construction of homes for war workers may be undertaken here. According to the regulations left here this week by H. V. Davidson of the government housing office, any construction must: ANAHEIM'S newly constructed Boy Scout house, to be dedicated through formal ceremony in conjunction with Court of Honor ritual this evening at 7:45 o'clock. Main speaker of the evening will be Principal Paul Demaree of Anaheim City Transportation Support To “Ride to Charles H. Mann, executive Defense organization, and coordinator for the US Office today pledged his efforts and to the campaign here to excivilians to ride the new Citrus Belt Bus line to and from Douglas Aircraft and other destinations. In accordance with national recommendations that whenever possible commuters ride buses or railroads in preference to driving personal cars, Mann had this comment to make this morning: “With the promised restriction of gasoline, along with present curtailment of tires, it is obvious that personal automobile transportation should be kept to a minimum and mass transportation to a maximum. “Coming regulations on gasoline will provide the necessary legal teeth to force commuters to consider the fact that is more economical from every stand.” Recruiting Starts For State Militia With Dr. C. A. Burrows of the Sugar For Canning Not Yet Released Housewives here, planning on canning and the support of the government in securing additional sugar for the purpose, suffered a setback in the form of delay from the Los Angeles board headquarters today, who advised Mrs. Hetty Hurlburt, clerk of the local office that pending further notice, no sugar purchasing permits could be released for any purpose. The Los Angeles office had promised Mrs. Hurlburt instructions and procedure by which housewives might obtain 5 pounds additional sugar per consumer per year for canning purposes over and above regular sugar rationing quotas. The information, along with authority to issue War Ration Book One to anyone failing to secure same in the registration recently, were expected, however, to be forthcoming momentarily. It was also learned that the local board has but 22 more retreads available on May quotas, with 30 applications from defense workers alone pending, and more coming in daily to face the eventuality that restrictions will soon be made prohibiting their issuance. Chamber of Commerce and Anaheim banks and Building & Loan associations today had available for inspection terms released by the Federal Housing Authority office in Los Angeles under which construction of homes for war workers may be undertaken here. According to the regulations left here this week by H. V. Davidson of the government housing office, any construction must: 1. Be made within two miles radius of a pickup point of the Citrus Belt Lines. 2. Must be constructed for rental or sale to defense plant workers and held for them a period of 30 days after completion following which dwellings may be offered to anyone. 3. Must not be constructed to cost more than $6,000 for house and lot or to rent for more than $50 per month, unfurnished. 4. Must be built after successful application to the FHA office in Los Angeles through local banks on government forms provided therefor. Student Body Names Next Year's Leaders The student body of Anaheim high school named this week leaders for the next term and the retiring leaders are making plans for an installation ceremony to take place next Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Raymond Yelkin was elected president, Vincent Morris, vice president, Betty Fins, secretary, Lester Jones, boys' athletics commissioner, Marjorie Metzger, girls athletics commissioner, Warren Heckman, student affairs commissioner, Norma Tompkins, safety welfare commissioner. Jim Power, retiring president, is in charge of the installation. Recruiting Starts For State Militia With Dr. C. A. Burrows of the Anaheim Isaak Walton league and the Anaheim Farm Center established as contacts for anyone interested in enrollment in the volunteer state militia, recruiting for the force will start throughout the county within few days, according to Harold E. Wahlberg, county farm advisor just returned from Sacramento commissioned to take charge of this district's signup. Patterned after volunteered home guard organized in England following the heavy bombardments in 1940, the state militia is open to male citizens between the ages of 16 and 6 years, particularly those possessing hunting rifles and shotguns and who are skilled marksmen. They will be organized in squads and companies, Wahlberg said, for the protection of their own homes and communities, and will be called only if the event of enemy attack invasion and then only within the boundry of their own county. The militia is to use their rifles and ammunition and provide a single low cost uniform to conform to military regulations. AHEIM GAZETTE THE OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN ORANGE COUNTY — NOW IN ITS 72nd YEAR ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1942 Threatens Abandonment Of Necessary Readers Feature Program About Home This Evening; To Be Held In Connection One Man’s Opinion Appearing in last week's issue of the Gazette under the title "Unmasking the Bible and Un-Christian Christianity: An Article by a Thinking Layman" was a paid advertisement, written and entered for publication as such by Paul Meyer, 424 East Adele street, Anaheim. The Gazette knew him only by that name and address and by no other previous acquaintance or reputation. As was clearly stated at the beginning of the article, was and still is the expression of ONE MAN'S OPINION entered as an advertisement in this newspaper at the regular rates therefore, and does not in any way represent the policy of this newspaper. It was and is to be read or left alone praised or criticized as the case might be with the individual reader. On such a controversial subject as religion, it has been for the past 72 years the policy of this newspaper in the interest of justice and equality to remain editorially impartial when such a matter as an individual's creed comes up for discussion. Neither, however, is it consistent with a policy of fairness that we prohibit any individual from purchasing space, speaking their mind in the columns of this paper, providing they do so without resorting to profanity, provided the remarks be confined to facts, OR PROVIDED (SHOULD THE ISSUE UNDER DISCUSSION BE A CONTROVERSIAL ONE), THAT ANY REMARKS BE LABELED ON OPINION IF THERE ARE SUCH. Even the most casual reader could not help noting Transportation Committee Pledges Port To “Ride the Bus” Campaign Charles H. Mann, executive chairman of the local Civilian organization, and appointed last week as Anaheimrator for the US Office of Defense Transportation, led his efforts and the support of his committees in campaign here to encourage defense workers and commuters ride busses in preference to drive personal cars. Mann had this intention to make this morning: on the promised restriction line, along with presentiment of tires, it is obvious that personal automobile transportation should be kept minimum and mass transportation to a maximum. Mining regulations on gasoline will provide the necessary teeth to force commuters to use the fact that is more practical from every standpoint to transport 40 to 60 men on one set of bus tires than to carry from one to five on passenger car tires.” Mann pledged the support of the local transportation committee to the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce and business leaders encouraging patronage of the bus line now operating three times daily through the city. Sunsuits, Straw Hats Appear On Streets; “My, ain’t it hot!” That just about covered the situation here yesterday and Tuesday, as Anaheim blossomed out in a multitude of strawhats, sunsuits, and with as little and light clothing as is permissible—or stayed out of the sun entirely. Yesterday afternoon at 2 p.m. the outside thermometer at the Association Laboratories West Union high school, while the program will feature scout leaders from local District No. 4, and city officials. The building is located on West Chartres street between Lemon and Los Angeles. Neither, however, is it consistent with a policy of fairness that we prohibit any individual from purchasing space, speaking their mind in the columns of this paper, providing they do so without resorting to profanity, provided the remarks be confined to facts, OR PROVIDED (SHOULD THE ISSUE UNDER DISCUSSION BE A CONTROVERSIAL ONE), THAT ANY REMARKS BE LABELED ON OPINION IF THERE ARE SUCH. Even the most casual reader could not help noting compliance in the case of the aforementioned article. It was printed in space purchased by Paul Meyer, who gave evidence of his sincerity, his name and address which would plainly attached to the insertion. He paid the same rate that anyone else would pay under the circumstances. If any of the complaints directed at this newspaper are accepting and publishing this article are predicated upon justice—what could be more just than that. Is it conceivable that in complying with a policy freedom of speech, press, and worship that this or any other newspaper should silence one man while allowing another speak? This and every other newspaper is a public service financially dependent upon the revenue obtained from advertising. Every week this and every other newspaper are advertising about one or more brands of toothpowder, roads, clothing, groceries, etc. Practically without except each advertisement sincerely conveys the idea that the product or service is without peer, the finest you can obtain. THAT THEIR IDEAS, THEIR METHODS, THE KNOWLEDGE, AND MATERIALS ARE SUPERIOR ANY OTHER. (Please turn to page 5) Right of Way Agents On Freeway Site Advise That Purchasing Will Continue Denying reports that purchase of right of way for proposed Manchester freeway through west Anaheim ceased pending other disposition of funds, John K. Hess, George Langener, agents for the Department of Public Works, Highways division, today advised that negotiations would continue for property through which the high-speed road will run as the money appropriated for the purpose has not yet been expended. ALSO STATED Hess also stated that until property rights have been acquired for the entire road right-of-way, sale of buildings on land already purchased by the state will not be undertaken. The proposed freeway will parallel the present Manchester boulevard, which will be maintained for use after construction. Motor Line Open To General Public Loren W. Smith, operated the Citrus Belt lines run through Anaheim between tarlo and the Douglas plant; this to say abut his transportation system: “Many have the wrong on the usefulness of the mrouteed line through Anaheim Although it is primarily for fense workers going to and from the Douglas Aircraft plant, a public carrier and for reason open to anyone. Anaheim Boy In Service Writes Home Folk Praising USO; Drive In Second Week Here Just how much good the USO, currently endeavoring to raise $4,000 in Anaheim, is doing for boys in the olive and blue came home to Anaheim in the form of a letter from Eric Baxter made public today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baxter of South Helena street. In his country's service, or Foreign duty, Baxter writes: "San Juan, Puerto Rico's largest and most exclusive club has been turned over completely to the USO and was our main hang-out there . . . The USO certainly is doing its part and more, on these islands, even if a lot of people do squawk about where the money is going. Here it doesn't take long to see where the money is needed. Such yet been expended. ALSO STATED Hess also stated that until property rights have been acquired for the entire road right-of-way, sale of buildings on land already purchased by the state will not be undertaken. The proposed freeway will parallel the present Manchester boulevard, which will be maintained for use after construction of the project is completed in time to come. NO BUSINESS No business or private enterprise is allowed along the new right-of-way as the highway will run straight through to Los Angeles with approaches only at strategic intersections. Anaheim Boy In Service Writes Home Folk Praising USO; Drive In Second Week Here Just how much good the USO, currently endeavoring to raise $4,000 in Anaheim, is doing for boys in the olive and blue came home to Anaheim in the form of a letter from Eric Baxter made public today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baxter of South Helena street. In his country's service, or Foreign duty, Baxter writes: "San Juan, Puerto Rico's largest and most exclusive club has been turned over completely to the USO and was our main hang-out there . . . The USO certainly is doing its part and more, on these islands, even if a lot of people do squawk about where the money is going. Here it doesn't take long to see where the money is needed. Such yet been expended. ALSO STATED Hess also stated that until property rights have been acquired for the entire road right-of-way, sale of buildings on land already purchased by the state will not be undertaken. The proposed freeway will parallel the present Manchester boulevard, which will be maintained for use after construction of the project is completed in time to come. NO BUSINESS No business or private enterprise is allowed along the new right-of-way as the highway will run straight through to Los Angeles with approaches only at strategic intersections. Anaheim Boy In Service Writes Home Folk Praising USO; Drive In Second Week Here Just how much good the USO, currently endeavoring to raise $4,000 in Anaheim, is doing for boys in the olive and blue came home to Anaheim in the form of a letter from Eric Baxter made public today by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baxter of South Helena street. In his country's service, or Foreign duty, Baxter writes: "San Juan, Puerto Rico's largest and most exclusive club has been turned over completely to the USO and was our main hang-out there . . . The USO certainly is doing its part and more, on these islands, even if a lot of people do squawk about where the money is going. Here it doesn't take long to see where the money is needed. Such yet been expended. ALSO ACCEPTED Donations are also accepted at the City Clerk's City hall; Bank of America Southern Counties bank buttons and windshield available to subscribers. ZETTE 2nd YEAR 11, 1942 NUMBER 34 Accessary Bus Line Through City Chamber of Commerce Renews Drive To Encourage Aid of War Workers With riders on the new Citrus Belt Bus line through Anaheim pitifully low and threatening to force abandonment of the route, vital to the city if it wishes to remain a defense building area, the Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen moved today to publicize the line, to gain the assistance of defense workers in patronizing it, and the cooperation of Douglas Aircraft company in recommending use of the line by their workers in compliance with national transportation regulations. First step in the campaign locally will be the placarding of the downtown section with cards carrying the legend: "Defense Workers—Ride the Bus to Douglas. Information 3508. The Chamber of Commerce announced this morning that it was also negotiating for the opening of parking lots near the center of the city on which defense workers in outlying territory might park their cars free of charge while they rode the bus to and from shifts at the aircraft plant. OFFERED FACILITIES Secretary John Johnston stated that the Uptown Service station had already offered the facilities of their lot just south of Center on Los Angeles for the purpose, and it is hoped he said that others may be secured. LOTUS H. LOUDON, Anaheim publisher, who today declared his candidacy for nomination for congressman from the newly organized 22nd Congressional district. Building Concern Headquarters Here Figuring on a number of National Defense projects, the nature of which cannot be disclosed today, directors and officials of the United States Construction corporation, a $200,000 concern which filed incorporation papers Saturday, announced Anaheim as its headquarters according to Joseph A. Lieb, Jr., general business manager. With the exception of Joe Crail, Los Angeles businessman, all directors are Anaheim citizens, Lieb said, including City Attorney Leo J. Friis, Mary M. Lieb, and Warren L. Schutz. IN CONFORMITY Equipment has been contracted for, Lieb advised, in conformity with the nature of the projects the concern expects to undertake. Final details of organizations, including election of officers are to be perfected at a forthcoming director's meeting, it was stated. OFFERED FACILITIES Secretary John Johnston stated that the Uptown Service station had already offered the facilities of their lot just south of Center on Los Angeles for the purpose, and it is hoped he said that others may be secured. In order to standardize its service, Loren W. Smith, operator of the line said yesterday that he has established the Motor Transit depot in the 100 block South Los Angeles as the main pickup stop here and that Charles Queal, Motor Transit agent, is equipped to furnish tickets and other information. Several other pickup points will be established in accordance with the wishes of riders, it was stated. CURRENT SCHEDULES Smith reiterated his statement that current schedules meet the three main shifts at the aircraft plant, starting at 7:30 a.m., 4 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. but does not and cannot at the present time take in the swing shift beginning at 5 p.m. daily without the operation of an additional vehicle running to and from the factory without passengers. In commenting on patronage given the line, Smith said he is carrying a daily average of 27 riders while driving past about 1,000 potential commuters, over 270 of whom live here. County Filing To Begin Wednesday Filing for Orange county positions and for second, fourth and fifth district supervisors will begin next Wednesday and end June 20, according to the announcement from the county clerk's office yesterday. A declaration of the intention to become a candidate for judicial positions were to be filed at the courthouse from May 18 to May 22. Judge Charles Kuchel, justice of the peace, was the only one who filed for this township. The primary election will take place August 25 and the general election will be November 3, it was announced. THE NEWS IN BRIEF Last Minute Summary of Events SUMMER PLAYTIME Meeting of the Anaheim Recreational committee to discuss plans for summer playtime spent in local parks was called today for tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock at the principal's office at the high school. CHAMBERLAIN MISSING Word was received here that Russel Delos Chamberlain, 25, son of William Fay Chamberlain of 555 South Citron street, is reported missing in action by the government. He is a Pharmacists' mate, third class in the US Navy and was serving in the Manila Bay area. There has been no official report of his death. PRICE REGULATION In connection with general price regulations the local chamber of commerce also announced the issuance today of a second bulletin on price control and regulations as interpreted by the National Retail Drygoods association, and the appearance of a third bulletin soon. VFW To Begin Poppy Sale Friday VFW Buddy Poppies will make their appearance on the streets of Anaheim tomorrow and Saturday when post and auxiliary members of local VFW post 3173 will present their 21st annual appearance on behalf of men now in service, ex-service men and their dependents. The poppies are made by disabled veterans who are still patients in government hospitals and afford a source of income for necessities not included in government funds. Through the poppy sale, the welfare committee of the local post and auxiliary are able to give aid and relief to comrades in distress, to those who are disabled and who have a destroyed source of livelihood. Poppy sale chairman for the post is L. N. Wisser and for the auxiliary is Edna N. Wisser.