anaheim-gazette 1943-12-23

All the casualties of war are not counted on the battlefields—not by any means! All too often, there are serious casualties on the home front. Truth goes into eclipse. Straight thinking becomes a lost art. And the Nation suffers accordingly. Recently, for example William L. Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, came out with the wholly absurd and untruthful announcement that food prices would treble in six months if the President's two-billion-dollar subsidy program was not put into effect. Said the hysterical Mr. Green (and we quote him exactly): "Only the millions of dollars in food and non-food subsidies now in effect have kept prices as low as they are and the line is not being held. "Those seeking to outlaw subsidies say let the law of supply and demand rule. They thus preach the complete abandonment of price control—a doctrine which is not only destructive on its face, but dishonest. "If subsidies are outlawed, there will be an immediate increase in the price of milk, butter, bread and many fruits and vegetables. The prices will double in three months and treble in six months, if subsidies are abolished." What Mr. Green is actually seeking, of course, is a wage increase for his men—without calling it that! For if he can artificialize and let prices go sky high—is wholly untrue and unfounded. Actually, American farm organizations never have advocated any such procedure, but have consistently supported real price controls, rather than imaginary ones. Admittedly, prices of milk, butter and meat may be a little lower (but only a few cents lower) because of government subsidies. In the course of a year's purchases, that may mean $6 or $8 in savings to the average householder—so far as his grocery bill is concerned. But then, of course, we come back to the basic truism that government has no magic funds, nor no ability to raise magic funds. The money must come from the people! If we spend two billion dollars (through the government) this year to peg the price of beefsteaks and a few other commodities, we must get ready to give two billion dollars, plus interest, plus extortionate administrative costs, next year to pay off the debt. There is simply no escape from that conclusion, no matter what Mr. Green may say about it. Mr. Green, to be sure, is a wise man and knows that—but Mr. Green figures apparently that what his union men don't know won't hurt Mr. Green, but may even advance him in their estimation. And that, unfortunately, is the attitude of far too many of our pressure-group leaders, whether they represent union labor or some other group with an axe to grind. Truth isn't important; the important thing is to show apparent results. If the results are more apparent than real, what difference? Tomorrow will take care of tomorrow's headaches. That's the philosophy. But we can't help but wonder what the boys on our fighting ships and the leaders of our Welcomes Return Of Lieutenant Son Reaching Los Angeles this morning on the Challenger, Lt. Herbert Lee Archibald was due to receive a glowing welcome upon his arrival this afternoon to spend Christmas with his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Archibald, 303 East Alberta street. The young man received his medical degree on Monday from Creighton University, Omaha, Nebr., and that same day was commissioned as first lieutenant in the U. S. Army Medical corps. He has been placed on inactive status in order to serve his interneship at Hollywood hospital, where his duties will begin on New Years Day and continue for nine months. Lt. Archibald was born in Calcutta, India, where the Rev. Mr. Archibald spent many years in missionary work. High school studies were in Darjeeling, and then with the return of the family to the United States, the son of the home matriculated at University of Southern California where he took his AB degree before starting his medical education. for $50 a month, feel about that! To Mr. Green, and to all other Americans, we would say this: "Let's stop dealing in half-truths and untruths. Let's deal in facts. We owe that to the men who are risking their lives to defend us!" of price control—a doctrine which is not only destructive on its face, but dishonest. “If subsidies are outlawed, there will be an immediate increase in the price of milk, butter, bread and many fruits and vegetables. The prices will double in three months and treble in six months, if subsidies are abolished.” What Mr. Green is actually seeking, of course, is a wage increase for his men—without calling it that! For if he can artificially hold down food prices, and postpone payment of the bill to some future date, the wages that his men get will buy a little more—temporarily—and wage workers won't worry too much about the inevitable day of reckoning. Why? Because they don't think too far ahead! The labor unions have trained them that way. But let's analyze Mr. Green's statements. What is truth? And what is propaganda? Mr. Green's charge that farm groups want to take off the lid — attitude of far too many of our pressure-group leaders, whether they represent union labor or some other group with an axe to grind. Truth isn't important; the important thing is to show apparent results. If the results are more apparent than real, what difference? Tomorrow will take care of tomorrow's headaches. That's the philosophy. But we can't help but wonder what the boys on our fighting ships, and the leaders of our bombing missions, and the lads risking their lives to take Jap islands in the Pacific, will think when they come back home, at the war's end—if we present them with a tax bill that represents, in part, our own grocery bill! “While you were out there fighting,” we'll have to tell them, “we couldn't stand the high price of milk, or meat, or butter, so we decided you wouldn't mind paying for it when you came back.” We wonder—How will those boys, who are working night and day, Business and world affairs and the good people of pause to observe a season good fellowship. In other parts of the w Season is also being observed." Business and world affa and the good people of pause to observe a seas good fellowship. In other parts of the w Season is also being obser not believe that it is poss realize the full significance is in evidence in our own A had our reverses, too. We disappointments that have bear. Yet we do not for much for which to be thank Mr. an PATRONIZE YOUR HOME OWNED BUSINESS GREATER October 23, 1943 James Return Sultenant Son Los Angeles this morning on the Challenger, Lt. Lee Archibald was due to a glowing welcome uprival this afternoon to Christmas with his parents, and Mrs. C. H. Archi-East Alberta street. Young man received his degree on Monday from U.S. University, Omaha, and that same day was enclosed as first lieutenant of S. Army Medical corps. He been placed on inactive order to serve his in-unit at Hollywood hospital, his duties will begin on Mrs Day and continue for months. Archibald was born in California, where the Rev. Mr. Spent many years primary work. High school were in Darjeeling, and in the return of the famine United States, the son some matriculated at Uni-of Southern California who took his AB degree beating his medical educa-month, feel about that! Green, and to all other us, we would say this: Up dealing in half-truths truths. Let's deal in facts. What to the men who are their lives to defend us!" Driver Of Truck Has Tragic Fate In Blazing Wreck Tragic death from the flames of his blazing truck following a collision late Friday afternoon at the south end of the Yorba bridge, came to Lloyd Wendell Marshburn, 21, a native Californian, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester L. Marshburn of Yorba Linda. The young man, well known in this community, and acclaimed as a cautious and careful driver, came to an untimely death when his heavy truck skidded to the left side of the narrow Yorba bridge, according to reports of M. P. Brown, California Highway Patrolman. In skidding the vehicle collided with an empty hay truck and trailer operated by Lewis F. Stout of Westmoreland. Marshburn's truck immediately caught fire from gasoline when the tank exploded, officers stated. Stout succeeded in smashing the glass of the cab and extricated the imprisoned man from the flames, but the latter fell back into the blaze and it was impossible to rescue him. Despite efforts of state forestry trucks, called to the scene, the Marshburn truck, valued at $3300, was consumed. Damage to the other truck was estimated at $1100, officers stated. Funeral services were conducted for the unfortunate victim on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hilgenfeld chapel. The Rev. W. W. Orr, pastor of Calvary church of which he was a member, officiated. Burial was made in Fairhaven cemetery. In addition to his parents, the young man is survived by a sister, Norine Marshburn of the home, and other close relatives. BANK OF AMERICA DECLARES DIVIDENDS Directors of the Bank of America N. T. & S. A. have declared regular dividends for the current semi-annual period on both the common and the $2 cumulative preferred stock. Payment is to be made on December 15. The dividend declared on the common stock was $1.20 for the current semi-annual period, at the regular annual rate of $2.50 per share. Sell your surplus articles through a Gazette "For Sale" ad. Drivers Uninjured In Two Accidents Two automobile accidents Saturday involving drivers of Anaheim area, resulted in property damages only, acceding to California Highway Park reports. In one of the accident Thomas Lunsford Quinn, Route Box 219-C, attempted to push car to safety at the roadside Cerritos avenue when his tery went dead. James Dunn Hawkins of Water road, crashed into the rear car. He asserted that lights were so dim that he unable to see the stalled vel in time to avoid the crash. No was injured. Nor were any physical injury sustained when cars driven John H. Hile, Route 4, Box and Cruz Ortega, 1544 East Ter街, collided Saturday ternoon at the intersection Ria Vista and South street Anaheim township. GREETINGS TO EACH OF YOU, OUR FRIENDS MAY YOU ENJOY A TRULY GREETINGS TO EACH OF YOU, OUR FRIENDS MAY YOU ENJOY A TRULY AMERICAN CHRISTMAS BONNIE CLEANERS East Center St., Anaheim — 110 South Spadra, Fullerton OF THE YULETIDE SEASON We can think of no better way to express our appreciation for the many favors you have afforded us in the past. Since we cannot see each of you personally, this message is sent with a sincere feeling of friendliness to all. We wish you the Season's best. E. C. KENDRICKS JEWELRY CO. 155 West Center St., Anaheim Merry Christmas To One and All and world affairs are forgotten, good people of a free America serve a season of cheer and ship. parts of the world the Yuletide so being observed, but we do country! Free thinking, freedom of religion, and press is the American life, and we, as its citizens, apprehappiness and contentment result these freedoms. Christmas takes on a newer me and world affairs are forgotten, good people of a free America serve a season of cheer and ship. parts of the world the Yuletide so being observed, but we do that it is possible for others to full significance of Christmas that ce in our own America. We have erses, too. We have experienced ments that have been difficult to we do not forget that we have ich to be thankful. We are a free country! Free thinking, freedom o religion, and press is the America life, and we, as its citizens, appre happiness and contentment resul these freedoms. Christmas takes on a newer me season. It gives us an opportunity our cares and to lose ourselves in ious atmosphere of sociability of lo and the associations of friends t proven. Our Christmas Greeting genuine feeling, and we wish for yours all the happiness of the occ Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hagan ER ANAHEIM MA 225 EAST CENTER ST. Divers Uninjured Two Accidents Automobile accidents of today involving drivers of the heim area, resulted in minor durty damages only, according to California Highway Patrol ats. In one of the accidents, James Lunsford Quinn, Route 1, 219-C, attempted to push his to safety at the roadside on tos avenue when his batwent dead. James Dunn Hawkins of Websoad, crashed into the rear of car. He asserted that tail were so dim that he was able to see the stalled vehicle ne to avoid the crash. No one injured. Or were any physical injuries mined when cars driven by H. Hile, Route 4, Box 67, Cruz Ortega, 1544 East Censtreet, collided Saturday afon at the intersection of Vista and South street, in theim township. WELCOME TO GRANDSON The name of James Harold Hall is to be bestowed on the small son born December 18 in Fullerton General hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hall, 601 South Philadelphia street. Mrs. Hall, the former Ruth Lindsay, has been an employee of Mutual Citrus Products company. Mr. Hall is with Calship. His father, Arthur Hall, now lives in Oregon, but Mrs. Arthur Hall, the former Mrs. Lucille Lindsay, mother of Mrs. Harold Hall, came south to welcome her new grandson, and is staying at the home of the young couple. Everybody reads the Gazette. VICTORY'S SONS ONE OF THE BOMBERS of the India air task force was miles high over a Jap target when Sgt. Goldstein heard over the intercommunication phone that three out of five of the 1,000-pound bombs could not be released. Instantly he left his gun position, attached an oxygen mask to a portable bottle and climbed out on the catwalk of the bomb bay. Then, with a screw driver, he proceeded to release the tripping mechanism of the bombs. He was working in a tight spot and his mask became torn. He grew dizzy and his strength waned. With a last supreme effort he freed the bombs, saving the mission. Then he fell over unconscious. Had it not been for his heavy clothes, which wedged him against the racks, he would have fallen through the open doors. For gallantry in action Sgt. Goldstein was awarded the silver star. Nathan S. Goldstein Chicago We can think of no better way express our appreciation for many favors you have affirmed us in the past. Since cannot see each of you personally, this message is sent with a sincere feeling of friend-ess to all. We wish you the season's best. Nathan's Goldstein of Chicago (WNU Services) Keep 'Em Flying — Buy War Bonds and Stamps! Heying's Pharmacy THE REXALL STORE 101 W. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. freedom of speech, the American way of citizens, appreciate the ment resulting from on a newer meaning this opportunity to forget ourselves in the glorsociability of loved ones of friends tried and Christmas Greeting is full of we wish for you and ess of the occasion. Hagan MARKET PATRONIZE YOUR HOME OWNED BUSINESS