anaheim-gazette 1943-08-05

Board of Equalization Reveals Gain in California Treasury Funds Since State Sales Tax Become Legal William G. Bonelli, Fourth district member of the State Board of Equalization, revealed today that almost a billion dollars has been paid into the state treasury from the state sales tax since it became a law ten years ago this month. The sales tax, passed at a time when the state faced bankruptcy, was designed to yield $40,000,000 annually to meet school costs and to relieve the local property taxpayer. In the fiscal year just closed, stimulated by federal spending, defense payrolls and rising prices, sales tax collections reached $135,970,672. More than any other factor, these collections are responsible for the surplus of $62,830,000 which now replaces the 1941 deficit of $66,000,000 in the state treasury. The Board, according to Bonelli, faced a most difficult problem following the outbreak of the war — whether sales of material to government contractors were taxable. The question was finally settled by a U.S. Supreme Court decision which authorized the collection of sales tax on materials for the construction of war plants and army camps, but exempted materials for the manufacturing of airplanes, ships and other vital war material. Because of the state's industrial expansion, it is not generally realized that more than half of the counties of the state show losses in retail sales volume for the last year and a half. Mining counties such as Amador, Calaveras and Nevada show sharp losses, while does not compensate for losses due to rationed agricultural equipment. Except for a few bright spots where priorities permit expansion, dealers in supplies for commerce and industry have also suffered. These losses however, have been offset by the unprecedented dollar volume of unrestricted sale of clothing, jewelery, personal supplies and luxury goods. Year’s Shipments Of Valencias Reach High Level "Southern California shippers moved 20,400 cars of valencias through all distribution channels up to the Fourth of July, exceeding all totals to the comparable date in former years," states Sales Manager T. H. Powell in a report from the California Fruit Growers Exchange to its 57 sales offices in the United States and Canada. The amount shipped to that date for consumption as fresh fruit also breaks all volume records, he states. This total of 16,589 cars is nearly 4,000 cars more than a year ago and approximately 3,400 cars greater than the three year average. In spite of the fact that total shipments are running substantially ahead of previous years," Powell explained, "They are not adequate to satisfy the tremendously increased consumer demand. Every cent of county reduction which the Ortey board of supervisors fixing the county tax 1943-44 means about $1 taken out of the porpoise pockets in county tax fornia Taxpayers' associated today, studying sibilities of local tax relations in California county. The association's based on the county's assessed value for 1942-43-44 valuation in goes up, the amount ea tax rate will take from will likewise increase,ation pointed out. Local taxes are set as a ratio of assessed valuation. For the year ending 1943, the county's tax county current purpotalled $1,598,916, comes a levy for these same period the 1941-42 fiscal year 444. Levies for the city and other districts, and not included. With the county's storage assistance cut from mum of $10 to $5 per election costs cut in ha ductions of the amounts materials and supplies will purchased, and with many county employees armed services, ways ing county expenditure ting the county tax never been better," tion declared. "Major forces working lection of sales tax on materials for the construction of war plants and army camps, but exempted materials for the manufacturing of airplanes, ships and other vital war material. Because of the state's industrial expansion, it is not generally realized that more than half of the counties of the state show losses in retail sales volume for the last year and a half. Mining counties such as Amador, Calaveras and Nevada show sharp losses, while agricultural counties without war plants or army camps show a moderate decline. Business casualties of the war began to appear in January 1942, when for the first time in several years the number of retailer's permits fell below 204,000. The mortality rate continued to climb through the first months of 1943, but levelled off in April when they reached the low of 170,000. Automobile dealers were the first to suffer because of the war. Next came small grocery stores and restaurants which closed in large numbers, although the dollar volume of sales from them has soared, due principally to advanced prices. The war has brought declining sales volume in farm and garden supplies since victory garden trade date for consumption as fresh fruit also breaks all volume records, he states. This total of 16,589 cars is nearly 4,000 cars more than a year ago and approximately 3,400 cars greater than the three year average. "In spite of the fact that total shipments are running substantially ahead of previous years," Powell explained, "They are not adequate to satisfy the tremendously increased consumer demand brought about by greater consumer buying power plus an increased appreciation of the health value of citrus fruits." Powell's report shows that in addition to the civilian demand a substantial portion of the valencia crop is being purchased by the government for the armed forces. By July 15th, shippers in the Exchange had furnished the Quartermaster procurement office in Los Angeles with nearly 500,000 boxes of valencias for the Army and Navy. The report emphasizes that if the present rate of shipment was to be maintained the valencia crop would be shipped before the end of September leaving the markets practically bare of oranges in October. Eastern district sales managers have been instructed to WHERE IS THAT Edison Meter Reader? ★ If the Edison meter reader misses your home or place of business this month or next, don't think he (or she) has forgotten you. The Edison Company is now on With the county's age assistance cut from mum of $10 to $5 per election costs cut in ha ductions of the amount materials and supplies will purchased, and with many county employ- armed services, ways ing county expenditure ting the county tax never been better," tha tion declared. "Major forces working county tax rate reduc demands for war b county employees and set aside reserves for expenditure. "Any war bonus for ployees should not be to increase the total a for wages and salaries isdiction," the associat "Such bonuses, whe should come from f would otherwise have to pay employees who armed forces or who into war industries. "Post-war reserves are not necessary. A serves set up sho strictly to real needs." distribute the available equitably throughout tory so that the great number of consumers plied with oranges. Nine County W Enlist in Nav Roger Paul Frank Richard High and McKemy of Fullerton Monroe Sasseen of B ed the four North Or youths enlisting for service during the fi July, at the Navy Re station in Santa Ana There were nine e gether, the group in Clyde E. Cave, Ralph Santa Ana; Richard Orange; Charley B Costa Mesa, and Vine Balboa Island. DEADLY FISH Production by nav this year is expected 1942 output by appro per cent. If the Edison meter reader misses your home or place of business this month or next, don't think he (or she) has forgotten you. The Edison Company is now on an every-other-month meter reading basis, made necessary by emergency war conditions. The meters of almost 90% of the users of Edison service are being read and statements issued bi-monthly, effecting a valuable war saving in manpower, tires, automotive equipment and paper. No change in your method of payment is involved. Your electrical service bill is still payable in the customary manner. The only difference is that it covers your use of electricity for two months instead of one. If you desire, you may make a budget payment monthly to be credited to your next bill, but this is optional on your part. You save, too, by the new plan. If you pay your bills by mail, you will find your postage and cost of checks cut in half. If you pay in person, you will enjoy a saving in time and transportation. Thank you for cooperating in this war-time measure. WASTE IN WAR IS A CRIME...DON'T WASTE ELECTRICITY JUST BECAUSE IT IS NOT RATIONED August 5, 1943 Association Gives Information On Reduced Tax Rates "Every cent of county tax rate reduction which the Orange county board of supervisors makes in fixing the county tax rate for 1943-44 means about $19,600 less taken out of the porperty owners pockets in county taxes," California Taxpayers' association estimated today, studying the possibilities of local tax rate reductions in Californja counties. The association's estimate is based on the county's $195,677,345 assessed value for 1942-43. If the 1943-44 valuation in the county goes up, the amount each cent of tax rate wil ltake from hte people will likewise increase, the association pointed out. Local property taxes are set as a rate per $100 of assessed valuation. For the year ending June 30, 1943, the county's tax levy for county current purposes only totalled $1,598,916, compared with a levy for these same purposes for the 1941-42 fiscal year of $1,650,-444. Levies for the cities, school and other districts, and bonds are not included. "With the county's share of old age assistance cut from a maximum of $10 to $5 per case, with election costs cut in half, with reductions of the amounts of materials and supplies which can be purchased, and with relatively many county employees in the armed services, ways for decreasing county expenditures and cutting the county tax rate have never been better," the association declared. "Major forces working to defeat People, Spots In The News REAL *** MAN—This photo of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., affectionately known as "Old Blood and Guts," shows the iron will which led him, while commanding the U. S. Seventh Army invading Sicily, to jump from a landing barge and wade ashore to personally command bitter fighting against German tank units opposing the landing. SEND-OFF—Pretty Ann MacDonald, atop a newly assembled tank, prepares to present it with an American flag, a send-off given every tank, armored car and tank destroyer leaving the Richmond, Calif., tank arsenal. Financial Stories Appreciated by Girl Scout Expressing the life ciation of the man Anaheim merchants and women, house teachers had aided summer financial care bers of Anaheim Girl Scout today said that early summer drive ed their expectation. In ordinary years program of the Girl Scout en care of with fu the annual cookie year's various food made such a sale in the emergency, he ed by Mrs. Roy G. missioner, institute drive which was du first of July. However response erous, today stated Jackson, Council the books were n the end of the mo erous gifts made 59 local Girl Scout in the full summer cluding three week Santa Monica Girl Scout at Big Pine, at Man Three Anaheim Misses Marilyn Heying and Elain spent five weeks in bers of the county From time to time maining summer Council will hold events such as "coo ling trips and a w projects. Girl Scout Coun "With the county's share of old age assistance cut from a maximum of $10 to $5 per case, with election costs cut in half, with reductions of the amounts of materials and supplies which can be purchased, and with relatively many county employees in the armed services, ways for decreasing county expenditures and cutting the county tax rate have never been better," the association declared. "Major forces working to defeat county tax rate reduction include demands for war bonuses for county employees and pressure to set aside reserves for post-war expenditure. "Any war bonus for public employees should not be permitted to increase the total appropriation for wages and salaries in the jurisdiction," the association declared. "Such bonuses, when justified, should come from funds which would otherwise have been used to pay employees who are in the armed forces or who have gone into war industries. "Post-war reserves, in general, are not necessary. Any such reserves set up should be kept strictly to real needs." distribute the available shipments equitably throughout their territory so that the greatest possible number of consumers may be supplied with oranges. Nine County Youths Enlist in Navy Roger Paul Francis, James Richard High and Robert Earl McKemy of Fullerton, with Wayne Monroe Sasseen of Brea comprised the four North Orange county youths enlisting for U. S. Naval service during the final week of July, at the Navy Recruiting substation in Santa Ana. There were nine enlistees altogether, the group including also Clyde E. Cave, Ralph O. Clayton; Santa Ana; Richard D. Frevert, Orange; Charley H. Jennings, Costa Mesa, and Vincent E. Rhea, Balboa Island. DEADLY FISH Production by naval torpedoes this year is expected to exceed the 1942 output by approximately 360 per cent. TOMORROW'S KITCHEN will be transformed into a playroom when meals are not in preparation, according to the above conception, designed by Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company "to cooperate with manufacturers and designers and help point toward building a better post-war world." The model has been erected in Toledo, where it is to be displayed indefinitely. ""RISE TO REMARK" By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS A few months ago we had quite a flood in the Mississippi Valley. At the peak a little short of 3,000,000 acres were under water and about 1,000,000 of these had already been planted. An interesting side-comment on the situation is the fact that the House Committee on Agriculture actually had to meet and discuss whether or not it would be necessary to put a bill through congress, or whether the Secretary of Agriculture had sufficient power without new legislation, to let the farmers of the inundated area replant their own farms to the same crops lost by the flood. When the disaster seemed at its worst Congressman Bennett of Missouri went to work to see what he could do about financial help for the farmers of his district whose money had already gone into the crops which were lost. He discovered, as he says, in the Department of Commerce an organization known as the Disaster Loan Corporation. It was created in 1937 to provide quick loans when these were made necessary by floods or similar catastrophes. The corporation has a capital stock of $40,000,000 and it has branches in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Little Rock. Loans are made where it is impossible for the borrowers to obtain credit from private sources. California farmers have taken advantage of this help in recent years, in times of catastrophe. Congressman Bennett brought away with him from the Washington office a set of the necessary application blanks. They consist of 18 sheets of paper, legal length in size, 9 x 14 inches. The first four sheets must be executed in triplicate and contain thirty-three questions, besides the necessary space for a sworn affidavit. The applicant must fill out blanks answering, among others, the following questions: List the collateral offered for the loan. Can you obtain an endorser or guarantor for the loan? Give a complete financial statement. (There are forty-two subdivisions under this item). Your income? Give complete description of all your personal and real property. Another set of forms, marked Exhibit B, requires a complete statement of the nature and the history of the applicant's business. Exhibits C and D ask for more information about the applicant's reliability. Before the loan can be completed the applicant must sign a note which has sixty- three lines of type ever used in policy. He must stresses and endorse sign a contract, caption of Borrower," while he may spend them it, and the system which it will be no longer set up. He may called a "Stand-with eleven more visions. A few weeks beforeington, Congress $100,000,000,000. It was for the countries. I doubt these countries will fill out eighteen plications, in triplicate any of them were obtain an endorser for the loan?" I sound financial created by the same month of previous credit ratings would borrowers have hitherto. That money was lief of American we feel jokingly been relieved of its willingly and given time of great introspection. It was minimum of redness. I rise to remainegressman Bennett matters the Government have a "double s DEADLY FISH Production by naval torpedoes this year is expected to exceed the 1942 output by approximately 360 per cent. The corporation has a capital stock of $40,000,000 and it has branches in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Little Rock. Loans are made created in 1937 to provide quick loans when these were made necessary by floods or similar catastrophes. Exhibit B, requires a complete statement of the nature and the history of the applicant's business. Exhibits C and D ask for more information about the applicant's reliability. Before the loan can be completed the applicant must sign a note which has sixty- LIFE-LINES to VICTORY UNION PACIFIC "KEEP 'EM ROLLING" THE RAILROADS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OFFENSE Financial Support Appreciated By Girl Scout Council Expressing the liveliest appreciation of the manner in which Anaheim merchants, businessmen and women, housewives and teachers had aided them in their summer financial campaign, members of Anaheim Girl Scout Council today said that results of the early summer drive even exceeded their expectations. In ordinary years, the summer program of the Girl Scouts is taken care of with funds raised by the annual cookie sale. But this year's various food restrictions made such a sale impossible. In the emergency, the Council, headed by Mrs. Roy G. Helsing, commissioner, instituted a financial drive which was due to close the first of July. However response was so generous, today stated Mrs. Earle T. Jackson, Council treasurer, that the books were not closed until the end of the month. The generous gifts made it possible for 59 local Girl Scouts to take part in the full summer program including three weeks spent with Santa Monica Girl Scouts in camp at Big Pine, at Manzanita. Three Anaheim Scouts, the Misses Marilyn Rogers, Agnes Heying and Elaine Schumacher spent five weeks in camp as members of the county staff. From time to time through remaining summer months, the Council will hold other one-day events such as "cook-outs," bicycling trips and a variety of class projects. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Extracts from files of The Gazette Issued Half a Century and a Quarter ago. These files contain the only Authentic History in Print of the Daily Doings of the Citizens of Anaheim and Orange County in the Days of the Ploneers. 25 Years Ago August 8, 1918 Anaheim people will learn with regret that Rev. Father F. J. Dubbel, who has been pastor of St. Boniface's church for the past twenty years has been transferred to a different parish. He leaves shortly for Santa Maria and his place here will be taken by Rev. P. Browne of Salinas. When Father Dubble came here a score of years ago the Catholic congregation worshiped in the little frame building in the rear of the present church on Palm street. The church has grown and flourished under his pastorate, the beautiful building at the corner of Palm and Center being built under his direction. Many transfers were made at Bishop Cantwell's council meeting held Tuesday morning. Another change of interest to Anaheim people was the transfer of Rev. Joseph Truxaw, brother of Dr. J. W. Truxaw of this city. Father Truxaw, who was only recently ordained a priest has been assistant pastor at Oxnard, but was appointed Tuesday assistant pastor of St. Agnes church, Los Angeles. Fullerton has a city recorder who is going to help Judge Cox make Orange county an unhealthy place for speed maniacs and reckless drivers. His name is O. V. Knowlton and he is well known in Anaheim. Two men were before him last week charged with driving their cars while intoxicated. One of them was fined $250 and given a ninety- Since Company G has decided to go into camp at the Landing inhabitants of the beach have been in a state of high expectancy because they know the boys will make things lively during their stay. The ladies of the camp have decided to meet the boys on the hill with a barrel of lemonade and other refreshments. Capt. Halpin and a corps of assistants were here Sunday picking out a location for the camp. Quite a number of new arrivals came last week. Among them are L. W. Kirby and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Hartung, Mrs. Melrose Mrs. Dickel, Mrs. A. D. Porter and their families. Col. Tuffree is here for the season. He is just like a fish in the water, being a very fine swimmer. The camp could hardly get along without the colonel. Misses Retto Smith, May Clark Cora Lewis and Alice Chevalier left on Tuesday for Catalina via Newport. They will remain for two weeks. Oscar Renner and Harry Davi came down to see what the row was about. Arthur Lewis has a sail boat on his own construction and takes delight in having a sail on the bay. A correspondent writes us about the weeds on the streets in town as follows: "Don't you think it would be an excellent idea to have the citrus trees chop down the weeds o Three Anaheim Scouts, the Misses Marilyn Rogers, Agnes Heying and Elaine Schumacher spent five weeks in camp as members of the county staff. From time to time through remaining summer months, the Council will hold other one-day events such as "cook-outs," bicycling trips and a variety of class projects. Girl Scout Council is composed of Mrs. Helsing, commissioner; Mrs. Norman Kester and Miss E. Kate Rea, first and second deputy commissioners; Mrs. Jackson, treasurer; Mrs. H. G. Harling secretary; Miss Adah L. Wilcox, Scout director; Mesdames Ernest Ganahl, Charles V. Schutz, Arthur Roquet, Elmer Bruce, Ted Payne, Oscar Heying, Lee Rogers, H. L. Burden and Everett Wood. three lines of type finer than any type ever used in an insurance policy. He must provide witnesses and endorsers. He must sign a contract, called "Agreement of Borrower," which tells him how he may spend the loan, if he gets it, and the system of bookkeeping which it will be necessary for him to set up. He must sign what is called a "Stand-by Agreement," with eleven more binding provisions. A few weeks before I left Washington, Congress appropriated $100,000,000,000. Quite a little of it was for the benefit of other countries. I doubt very much if these countries were required to fill out eighteen pages of applications, in triplicate, and I doubt if any of them were asked "Can you obtain an endorser or guarantor for the loan?" If good credit, in sound financial transactions, is created by the satisfactory repayment of previous loans, just what credit ratings would some of these borrowers have had? That money was not for the relief of American taxpayers unless we feel jokingly that they have been relieved of it. It was loaned willingly and generously in a time of great international catastrophe. It was loaned with a minimum of red tape. I rise to remark, as did Congressman Bennett, that in some matters the Government seems to have a "double standard." Fullerton has a city recorder who is going to help Judge Cox make Orange county an unhealthy place for speed maniacs and reckless drivers. His name is O. V. Knowlton and he is well known in Anaheim. Two men were before him last week charged with driving their cars while intoxicated. One of them was fined $250 and given a ninety-day jail sentence, while the other went to the county bastile for six months. Soak it to 'em judge. You have our consent to hit as hard as the law will permit. The capping of the artesian wells in the southwest section of the county would be a good thing. Time was in the early days when these flowing wells ran unimpeded for years, but now when thousands of acres have been brought under cultivation in this county, the water supply must be conserved in every way. It is all important that the artesian wells should be capped when the water is not absolutely needed. The will of the late Judge Frank Shanley was filed for probate Saturday by Attorney Leonard Evans. Two-thirds of the estate is left to the widow, Maria C. Shanley and the other one-third to St. Catherine's orphanage The estate is valued at $62,000. Prof. C. R. Prince principal of the high school and Major J. S. Malcolm, head of the manual training department, have returned from the Presidio, where they took a course in military training given to commandants of high school cadets. Otto Rozell of Orange, was killed on the Marne battlefront in France on July 27. He was a member of the Marine corps that covered itself with glory at that great battle in which the Hun drive on Paris was stopped. County Treasurer Joplin took a day off and came over on Tuesday to mingle with his friends in Anaheim. Mr. Joplin was elected for treasurer many years ago and is personally asainted with almost every voter in the county and all his acquaintances are his friends. Arthur Lewis has a sail boat on his own construction and takes delight in having a sail on the bay. A correspondent writes us about the weeds on the streets in town as follows: "Don't you think it would be an excellent idea to have the city trustees chop down the weeds on the streets a little or have someone else do it for them? What are trustees for?" We don't know whether the trustees were elected to choose weeds on the streets or not, but would nevertheless be a good thing for them to have the weeds chopped down. Let them begin in the neighborhood of the school house and see what they can do. The sunflowers there are so tall so dense and so luxurious that we almost lose ourselves in their nights going home. They should be chopped down or guideposts erected at convenient distance apart, so that once a man gets them he would stand a fair shot of getting out again. Yes, sir, the weeds ought to be chopped down morning at 4 for the Landing where they go into camp for ten days. The boys will march down and will make the journey about four hours. The tent equipage and stores have gone down and the boys all look forward to a jolly good time and the resultant good to come them in the tactics cannot be easily estimated. Two buglers and a drum major have been detailed from Los Angeles to go into camp with the company. We suggest that this is the right time for those having fruit or melons to do the right thing by the boys in camp. They will have plenty of rations, but a load of watermelon or contributions will no doubt be highly appreciated by them. The Board of School Trustees have employed the new school teachers for the next term as follows: Prof. Grogan, principal assistant, Miss Cary E. Roberts Mrs. Horr, Miss Emma Lillie and Miss Kate Kerlan for the city schools. At the West End school Mr. C. P. Evans will be vice principal and Miss May Foster and Miss Jennie Burton will teach the lower branches. FOOT COMFORT The U. S. Army now has a new simplified foot measuring machine which measures both feet at once and assures a more accurate fit of soldier's shoes. When Pearl Harbor burst upon us our great expanse of territory was protected by a one ocean navy of about 350 first line ships with an addition of an approximate number building. Now we are in a five ocean war and we are required not only to pay for the building of enough ships of the line but also for hundreds of Liberty ships and auxiliary craft. The amount of money you invested in War Bonds when we had a one ocean navy was all right then, it isn't enough now. Buy more and more War Bonds. U. S. Treasury Department County Treasurer Joplin took a day off and came over on Tuesday to mingle with his friends in Anaheim. Mr. Joplin was elected for treasurer many years ago and is personally asquainted with almost every voter in the county and all his acquaintances are his friends. Ralph McFadden moved his family to Balboa a few days ago for a summer vacation. Mr. McFadden makes occasional visits to the seashore and indulges in surf bathing, which he says is fine. Earl Steadman writes from Camp Lewis that he is having the time of his life and is getting ready to go to Berlin. We think that, given a rifle and a bayonet, Earl will do some splendid execution. Jos. Hatfield has just received a card from his son, Sgt. Floyd Hatfield, announcing his safe arrival at a French port. He hopes to get into the fight before the boys who went earlier chase all the Huns back to Berlin. Governor Stephens arrived last Wednesday evening and was tendered a reception and banquet at Elk's hall at which many prominent citizens from Santa Ana were present. Prof. and Mrs. J. L. Vander Veer and daughter Janey, and Mrs. David Todd Gillmor and young son David Todd Jr., are visiting at Oceanside this week. Mrs. Jos. Carroll and children, who have been spending a week with friends in Los Angeles are at home again. The Board of School Trustees have employed the new school teachers for the next term and follows: Prof. Grogan, principal assistant, Miss Cary E. Roberts Mrs. Horr, Miss Emma Lillie and Miss Kate Kerlan for the city schools. At the West End school Mr. C. P. Evans will be vice principal and Miss May Foster and Miss Jennie Burton will teach the lower branches. Messrs. Littlefield, Morgan Steadman and Walker left Monday morning for a three week outing trip to Warner’s Ranch San Diego county, when they expect to go into camp for a time after which they may push on into the desert and go down into the New river country to note the effects of the summer's overflow and size up the artesian well. It is reported that the Santa Ana Blade has changed hands, Mr. E. F. Cahill being the new editor and proprietor, and Mrs. Peabody retiring. Mr. Cahill is an experienced newspaper man, and will no doubt make of the Blade an interesting and wideawake newspaper. John Everharty is engaged in tseting a quantity of gold quartz that has lately come into his possession from a mine of untold wealth, located somewhere, and the chances are that he will yet blossom out as a big bonanza magnate. Madame Modjeska, Count Bozenta, Miss Freeman of New York and Madame Tucholsky and Mr. Thomas are at Harmony Hall, Capistrano, on a visit of several days. On Sunday the company were royally entertained at the Forster Villa.