anaheim-gazette 1944-02-03

Anaheim Area Has 1040 Workers Now With Douglas. That Anaheim and its adjacent communities of Stanton and Cypress, now send 1040 workers to Douglas Aircraft company's Long Beach plant and to feeder shops, was revealed in a survey made of Orange county's Douglas workers in connection with the county-wide War Chest drive. This survey was made under direction of County Chairman Orlyn Robertson, in order to arrange that such workers might make their War Chest contributions for the support of 17 participating agencies, through the plants where they are employed. It was discovered that there are more than 5000 Orange county residents employed at the Douglas plant in Long Beach, with indications that many thousands more are engaged in war work in the shipyards and other defense industries. The Douglas survey showed that Santa Ana sends more than 1200 workers to Douglas. North Orange county sends in addition to those from the Anaheim area, 653 from Fullerton; 198 from La Habra, and 69 from Placentia. Calship, Vultee and various smaller defense plants are now making similar surveys, it was said, in connection with War Chest contributions. Orange county's allotment in the War Chest campaign was $205,250. Three New Stamps In Book 4 - So The People May Know By Congressman John Phillips The past week has been filled with an experience so interesting that for the third time in more than eleven years I failed to get this column in time to the papers which print it. It is an illustration of what I was saying in my last column. Congress has been discussing participation in the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, familiarly known as UNRRA (as if it were "Un-ra") from the initials. It is an emotional subject. Men in public office soon realize which these subjects are: Education, relief, pensions, are in the group. A suggestion that such legislation be subjected to the same scrutiny as any other, for management, personnel, economy, results, is quite often met by personal attacks. The result, with some legislators, is that it is easier to vote for a badly drawn, or extravagant bill, than to explain the vote afterwards. This column has patiently exposed this situation. It is a growth gnawing at the body of representative government. It is encouraged by selfish interests whose paid representatives want the power supposedly given to the elected representatives under our Constitution. For four days I have been listening to arguments for and against UNRRA. Thursday I casually asked the man beside me if he had decided how he was going to vote. I had decided what my vote would be. His reply aroused my curiosity. I asked other sent down here from the district to sell out the States of America. I lost completely a sense of and a billion dollars is spent of money to the taxpayer to the New Deal. (I don't yet what term to use in "New Deal." Mr. Roosevelt the New Deal is gone; Mr. says the New Deal is very alive and that Mr. Roosevelt Mr. Rayburn says the New Deal never stood for a proscarcity, but always for a productive production. I am a fused at the moment.) I am for relief. It has technical value in war as well as charitable aspect. I am ing with the starving children of occupied countries, chinery for which is seized operating. Among the people cheer so loudly for UNRRA people who are prevent from sending food to the dren. Talk about "sovereigns"; we say we're powerful nation in the world we supply men and they with which other nations sing themselves, but we the power or influence few starving children usolutely airtight condition be realistic as wel las e (To continue next week) Executive Select For County Po In Boy Scout W Three New Stamps In Book 4 Good to March 20 Green stamps K. L. and M in War Ration book 4, which became negotiable Tuesday, will be good for the purchase of processed foods through March 20, states Edwih A. Poehlman, OPA assistant ration chief for the eight Southern California counties. Poehlman has reminded consumers that these are the final green stamps to be used for the time being, since both blue stamps and blue ration tokens will come into use on Feb. 27. Between that date and March 20, green stamps may be used together with blue stamps for the purchase of rationed goods. Tokens will be given in change for both stamp colors, but since green stamps will expire before the blue, it has been suggested that they be the first ones spent by the consumer. WAR BONDS will preserve and protect the American Way! The majority expected to vote for the bill. Not one said he would vote for it because he favored it. They said, “I'm voting for it with my fingers crossed;” or they said, “I'm holding my nose and voting for it;” or they said, “I guess we have no choice; if we vote against it, we'll be charged with being opposed to relief for starving people.” or some said, “I have to, I don't want to be called an isolationist.” Not one said anything like, “Yes, I'm for it, period.” Am I an isolationist? I never was; I have no thought of starting now. I supported the Fulbright Resolution, and I was one of the 26 new Republicans who, before any other evidences of support, wrote to Senators Ball, Burton, Hatch and Hill, commending their Senate resolution. In fact, I took the letter around for some of the signatures. But I don't concede that I was aged by selfish interests whose paid representatives want the power supposedly given to the elected representatives under our Constitution. For four days I have been listening to arguments for and against UNRRA. Thursday I casually asked the man beside me if he had decided how he was going to vote. I had decided what my vote would be. His reply aroused my curiosity. I asked other members. Executive Select For County Poor In Boy Scout W From among several m recommended by the E Personnel board to fill of Orange County Boy Scoutive left vacant by the death of Harrison E. Whi centered on Hugh M. V El Centro. This announcement recently by Warren K. president of Orange Couni cil Boy Scouts. The new who will enter immediate his duties, has held a sin tion in the Imperial-Y since 1937: Prior to tha served Santa Barbara a Scout executive, and Obispo as executive. Scout Executive Wildtive of Pennsylvania, ha school training at Redo and his college work He comes to his new p county with high rections of Regional Boy S quarters. Everybody reads Th WHAT WOULD a wounded soldier think of you if he could hear you say: "I can't afford to buy an extra War Bond?" He might remind you that he couldn't "afford" to go to warl But he went, and now he's making more sacrifices...for you. No wonder he expects you to do something that will help him! Especially when all you're asked to do is to buy an extra $100 War Bond this month. So check over your budget...see if you can't swing at least an extra $100...or $200...or $300...or even $500 for extra War Bonds. You'll find that you can...and it's no sacrifice either, for War Bonds are the best investment in the world today! Let's all BACK THE ATTACK! ANAHEIM LUTHERAN HOSPITAL 118 North Claudina Street, Anaheim May Know - John Phillips Sent down here from the 22nd district to sell out the United States of America. I have not most completely a sense of values, and a billion dollars is still a lot of money to the taxpayers, if not to the New Deal. (I don't know what term to use instead of "New Deal." Mr. Roosevelt says the New Deal is gone; Mr. Wallace says the New Deal is very much alive and that Mr. Roosevelt is it. Mr. Rayburn says the New Deal never stood for a program of scarcity, but always for a program of production. I am a bit confused at the moment.) I am for relief. It has a practical value in war as well as a charitable aspect. I am for starting with the starving children of the occupied countries, the machinery for which is set-up and operating. Among the people who cheer so loudly for UNRRA are people who are preventing us from sending food to these children. Talk about "sovereign nations"; we say we're the most powerful nation in the world, and we supply men and the material with which other nations are saving themselves, but we haven't the power or influence to feed a few starving children under absolutely airtight conditions. Let's be realistic as well las emotional. (To continue next week). Elementary School Operating Costs In Tax Study Report Current expenditures per elementary pupil for Anaheim elementary school district averaged $116.91 per pupil in average daily attendance for 1942-43, compared with $110.06 for 1941-42, California Taxpayers' association stated today, releasing its study of pupil expenditures in 211 of the larger elementary school districts in California. Elementary average daily attendance in the district totaled 1,203 for 1941-43, compared with 1,302 for 1941-42, the association found. Expenditures for teachers' salaries per pupil in the elementary schools averaged $81.20 for 1942-43, compared with $69.91. 1941-42. Expenditures for other current purposes in the district averaged $35.71 for 1942-43 and $40.15 for 1941-42. A general upward trend in school district expenditures per elementary pupil for 1942-43 compared with 1941-42 was noted by the Taxpayers' association. Of the 211 districts studied, 136 showed increases in total current expenditures of more than $2.00 per pupil, while 47 declined more than that amount. Expenditures for teachers' salaries went up $2 or more in 125 districts and decreased more than $2 in 41 districts. "Population shifts and war-time bonuses in teacher pay are already in effect," the Taxpayers' association pointed out. "The school years 1942-43 and 1943-44 brought many changes in the school problem — some districts showing great increases in average daily attendance; others — good sized decreases. Administrative readjustments to the changing conditions are already in effect and per pupil expenditures of the districts for the coming school year should be held to a minimum consistent with a good school program." DEATH SUMMONS PIONEER OF COUNTY Funeral services were conducted this week in Huntington Beach for Mrs. Sarah Marie Overracker, whose death at the age of 91 occurred Sunday in the beach city. Mrs. Overacker was born in La Port, Ind. but had been an Orange county resident since 1897. She was the mother of Ray Overacker, city attorney of Huntington Beach, and is survived also by three grandchildren, Pvt. Clifford S. Overacker of the U.S. Army, Ray H. Overacker, Jr., of Artesia, and Mrs. Gladys Stowe of Lancaster, and two great-grandchildren, the small sons of Mrs. Stowe. Former Analyst Now at Perk's Calls On Fires Down from his near Perris, Robert Goyard the popular chef at club and proprietor restaurant, took the offered by a business week to renew many ships here. Mills has some 240 land situated between Elsinore, at an elevator feet. There he has own abundant water a plant to lift the w sufficient height to needed irrigation. His ber of orange trees interests. His son, Pfc. Dow now with the American Europe. After various eastern fiers from Fort Dix and at first in England letters his father to him, he was in Ireland to get to Scotland birthplace of his ancestors. He has been for almost two years. Shipments of green Florida and Texas last November that made up less than the total. Executive Selected For County Post In Boy Scout Work From among several men highly recommended by the Boy Scout Personnel board to fill the post of Orange County Boy Scout executive left vacant by the recent death of Harrison E. White, choice centered on Hugh M. Wilcox of El Centro. This announcement was made recently by Warren K. Hillyard, president of Orange County Council Boy Scouts. The new executive who will enter immediately upon his duties, has held a similar position in the Imperial-Yuma area since 1937. Prior to that he had served Santa Barbara as assistant Scout executive, and San Luis Obispo as executive. Scout Executive Wilcox, a native of Pennsylvania, had his high school training at Redondo Beach and his college work at UCLA. He comes to his new post in this county with high recommendations of Regional Boy Scout headquarters. Everybody reads The Gazette. en all you're asked to extra $100 War Bond check over your budget n't swing at least an extra 00...or $300...or even a War Bonds. You'll find ...and it's no sacrifice, Bonds are the best investorld today! ACK! 4TH WAR LOAN HOSPITAL Mother Col 247 West Cen Former Anaheim Now at Perris Calls On Friends Down from his ranch home near Perris, Robert C. Mills, long the popular chef at Anaheim Elks club and proprietor of a local restaurant, took the opportunity offered by a business trip last week to renew many old friendships here. Mills has some 240 acres of fine land situated between Perris and Elsinore, at an elevation of 1,500 feet. There he has developed his own abundant water supply, with a plant to lift the water to a sufficient height to provide all needed irrigation. He has a number of orange trees among other interests. His son, Pfc. Donald Mills, is now with the American Air forces in Europe. After training at various eastern fields, he left from Fort Dix and was stationed at first in England. The latest letters his father received from him, he was in Ireland, and hoped to get to Scotland to visit the birthplace of his paternal ancestors. He has been in the service for almost two years. Shipments of grapefruit from Florida and Texas were so heavy last November that the movement out of California and Arizona made up less than ten percent of the total. Twelve gallons of the concentrate for military and Lend-Lease purposes often represents as much as which the government is buying a ton of oranges. Welcome these Soldiers of Victory! THE "shock troops" of your Government's 4th War Loan Drive—a drive that must raise $14 billion to put the punch behind the punch that may make 1944 the date of doom for the Nazis—will soon call on you to buy your personal quota of Bonds. For, of the $14 billion that must be raised in this Drive, $5.5 billion worth must come from individuals. Welcome these American men and women—5 million of them—who are not only buying their share of Bonds but are giving their time to call on you, personally. Every office, every plant, every home, every individual in America has a quota to meet. Your personal quota is at least one extra $100 Bond. That's above your regular Bond buying. If possible, buy your extra Bonds during this drive at the plant or office where you work. A volunteer Bond worker will sell you there. Otherwise, welcome him to your home when he calls. Or find one in the thousands of retail stores all over the United States. They want to find you—you must help see that they do. If you are unable to make your purchases from a soldier of victory be sure to go to one of these other quota is at least one extra $100 Bond. That's above your regular Bond buying. If possible, buy your extra Bonds during this drive at the plant or office where you work. A volunteer Bond worker will sell you there. Otherwise, welcome him to your home when he calls. Or find one in the thousands of retail stores all over the United States. They want to find you—you must help see that they do. If you are unable to make your purchases from a soldier of victory be sure to go to one of these other special War Bond stations to buy your extra Bonds: BANK AND TRUST COMPANIES U. S. POST OFFICES SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS BROKERAGE AND INVESTMENT FIRMS MOTION PICTURE THEATRES CREDIT UNIONS CERTAIN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES NUMEROUS CORPORATIONS AND FIRMS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES Remember your job in this Drive is to buy more than your share of Bonds. That’s the only way you can be certain you are still backing the attack. So be ready to meet your War Bond representative with an open check book. Let's All BACK THE ATTACK! Colony Wines 247 West Center, Anaheim