anaheim-gazette 1944-03-02

WASHINGTON As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS After signing the UNRRA pact at the White House, the 44 nations went to Atlantic City to work out details. The United States was ready committed. The organization was completed; the details worked out. Members of the House and Senate committees on Foreign Affairs were, I understand, invited to certain of the general meetings. That was congress' first official knowledge of UNRRA. Following Atlantic City, for 8 days between December 7th and January 11th, the House committee held hearings. Were these full hearings? No. This was an agreement written by those who wanted UNRRA, in the State Department. Only the State Department was heard. Information was asked for by members of the committee, from the War Department and other agencies. This was obstructed. Reports on the hearings show that the chairman and the ranking minority member both attempted to push the bill through with the fewest questions and that attempts to get detailed information were made difficult and treated with sarcasm. With this background the bill to put the United States into the greatest relief agency ever conceived in the history of the world came to the floor on January 12th. Why not use existing agencies? We create a new world agency here; train new personnel. The Red Cross for years has been equipped to handle this sort of relief. An amendment to place the distribution in the hands of the Red Cross was defeated. The want information to which I think the people are entitled. Maybe I am pro-American! Churchill is pro-Britain; Stalin is pro-Russia, and Chiang is pro-China, and nobody seems to think that is odd. The people of the distressed nations should be helped to help themselves. There is no record available of their having asked for more than that. If that is the object of UNRRA, why the secrecy; why the pressure; why the opposition to limitations; why the large appropriation limits? This is the bill which passed the House at 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25th, 1944. It goes to the Senate. If the Senate accepts it, we are in! If we are to continue constitutional government in the United States, I have only one way to do it; work under the terms of the Constitution. If Congress is refused information about so fundamental a matter as this; with such far-reaching possibilities for the people of the United States, I know only one way to meet that issue. I voted No. I have given this column for 5 weeks to a discussion of the UNRRA argument and vote because this is an illustration of the problems constantly today before the people of the United States and consequently before their elected representatives in the Congress. Fullerton Teacher Summoned by Death Held Saturday afternoon in Fullerton First Methodist church EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first of several articles by Ralph H. Taylor, executive secretary of the Agriculture Council of California; representing the State's major farm cooperatives, on the challenging question: "What Does The Future Hold For American Agriculture — After The War?" Whether you agree with Mr. Taylor's forecast, or disagree, this series will stimulate your thinking on the problems ahead in our post-war world. American agriculture, in the writer's opinion, can weather the storm of the post-war reconstruction period and avert a repetition of the disastrous farm depression that followed the last war, or can be plunged into economic chaos on a scale that will endanger the very life of the Nation. Which it will be—success or failure, a sound economy or an economic catastrophe—depends on how this country handles both its domestic affairs and its international relations during the years just ahead. It depends both on the nature of our leadership in Washington—and on the peace conference tables—and on the ability of rank and file citizens to think straight and find the right answers, when they leaders stray or falter. At the outset, let it be said: This article, and those to follow will not make a case for isolationism. But on the other hand, neither can this writer make a case for the grandiloquent schemes of visionary internationalists as Vivian Lippincott. With this background the bill to put the United States into the greatest relief agency ever conceived in the history of the world came to the floor on January 12th. Why not use existing agencies? We create a new world agency here; train new personnel. The Red Cross for years has been equipped to handle this sort of relief. An amendment to place the distribution in the hands of the Red Cross was defeated. The pact will prevent other agencies, including the Red Cross and religious organizations from relief work without UNRRA approval. Why was an amendment to prevent UNRRA from carrying on educational and religious activities voted down with heavy administration pressure? This is a relief agency; not a propaganda agency. Why was an amendment to place the spending of the money under the supervision of the Department of State refused with the same opposition? That is a Constitutional department. It now administers similarly some 26 items including Lend-Lease. Why must we always create new agencies? Who will supervise UNRRA? This question was never answered. Perhaps FEA, which once was BEW and still earlier OEW; perhaps a new agency. How much for relief and how much for rehabilitation? Are we to rebuild the other nations physically? No reply. We spent billions after the last war to "rehabilitate." We got a lot of unpaid notes and the hatred of some of the nations. We then spent a few millions for relief and for considered help, and we got lasting friendship. Which is it to be? No details available. The next week's column will conclude "UNRRA." The column is still using UNRRA as an illustration of an ever-recurring problem. The feeding of distressed peoples in an area devastated by war is a practical necessity. There is no argument. The army feeds them today, successfully. Specially trained men in another alphabetical agency follow the army. Still later would come UNRRA. How long is this to continue? No answer. An amendment during action on the floor set a time limit of "two years after the cessation of hostilities." That means nothing. We are already giving relief in weeks to a discussion of the UNRRA argument and vote because this is an illustration of the problems constantly today before the people of the United States and consequently before their elected representatives in the Congress. Fullerton Teacher Summoned by Death Held Saturday afternoon in Fullerton First Methodist church were funeral services for Miss Lillian F. Rivers whose death on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at her home, 228 East Wilshire avenue in the neighboring city, removed a prominent member of Fullerton junior college faculty. Miss Rivers had been connected with the commercial department of the college for a number of years until failing health necessitated her retirement a year ago. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Ella D. Rivers of the Wilshire avenue home. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the McCormick and Arbuckle mortuary. Rites were held in the Methodist church of which she had been a faithful member, with the Rev. Ray Ragsdale pastor, the Rev. Mr. Smunden. Information Given For Women Air WAC Enlistees Women desiring active participation in the current war effort and possessing the necessary qualifications, now may enlist in the Women's Army Corps for assignment directly to the Army Air Forces, and may choose the type of work for which they wish to be recommended for assignment, Lt. John A. Walker, Air WAC Recruiting officer for Orange county, pointed out here today. “There is a very urgent need right now for women to supplement the ground work of the men in the Army Air Forces. By working together with the men at this time, women can do their share toward bringing the war to a speedy and victorious end, and also hasten the day when they can return to their normal lives with their husbands and loved ones,” Lt. Walker stated. Under this new recruiting plan qualified women not employed in essential industries, may enlist in the Women's Army Corps and depends both on the nature of our leadership in Washington—and on the peace conference tables—and on the ability of rank and fill citizens to think straight and find the right answers, when their leaders stray or falter. At the outset, let it be said: This article, and those to follow will not make a case for isolationism. But on the other hand, neither can this writer make a case for the grandiloquent schemes of such visionary internationalists as Vice President Wallace. If the conquest of the air has made this “On World,” as Wendell Willkie argues—and there is considerable merit in his thesis—then American can't withdraw from that world, regardless of our desires or traditions but America can safeguard the rights of Americans and still deserve by its neighbors. If it fails in that, then America will have been betrayed! American farmers, for the most part, have thus far avoided many of the tragic mistakes they made during the last war. While there has been a considerable farm land boom, with land prices soaring to high levels, farmers have not over-bought at inflated values as they did during World War I. There are exceptions, of course but most farmers have not plunged heavily into debt to buy new acres at impractical prices. On the contrary, farmers have evidenced a reassuring disposition to pay off their debts and save something for the rainy days they know are certain to come. Again, there are exceptions, but on the whole the American farming industry has been far more prudent than in the past, although, admittedly there is still room for improvement. Agriculture's danger is the post-war period, therefore, will not come from farm mistakes and excesses during the hectic period of peak demands and all-out production, but from outside sources and factors. One of the most serious threats to American agriculture in the after-the-war period, without doubt, will be a drive by impractical theorists and selfish and short-sighted industrialists to remove all trade restrictions and throw the American market open to cheap-labor-commodities from other countries with low living standards. That is definitely not the right answer to better international relations, nor to a better standard of living standards. ing of distressed peoples in an area devastated by war is a practical necessity. There is no argument. The army feeds them today, successfully. Specially trained men in another alphabetical agency follow the army. Still later would come UNRRA. How long is this to continue? No answer. An amendment during action on the floor set a time limit of "two years after the cessation of hostilities." That means nothing. We are already giving relief in Sicily. The Pacific war may continue two years, six years, who knows. Are we to give relief in Sicily, Italy, North Africa, for two years after that? I have personally talked with the representatives of distressed nations. I have yet to find one who feels that this help will be needed for more than one growing season; 6 to 9 months. The countries will need seeds, equipment, perhaps other factors for PRODUCTION. They will have labor. One growing season in most cases will recreate their food supplies; 18 months would allow for a bad first season. A few weeks ago, the President took over the railroads because certain demands of American citizens employed by them were "inflationary." The amount involved was said to be about $100 millions. UNRRA blithely provides for an expenditure by us aboard of 1300 TIMES that amount, with no details as to how the amount was determined; how it is to be spent. Are we the "richest nation in the world?" We have the largest debt per family of any nation. Does that make us the richest? Certain of our natural resources are being exhausted while those of allied nations are being conserved. We have ten per cent of the world's resources and carry half the cost of the war. It is our war, jus as much as theirs: I only ment the ground work of the men in the Army Air Forces. By working together with the men at this time, women can do their share toward bringing the war to a speedy and victorious end, and also hasten the day when they can return to their normal lives with their husbands and loved ones," Lt. Walker stated. Under this new recruiting plan qualified women not employed in essential industries, may enlist in the Women's Army Corps and choose their branch of service—the Army Ground Forces, the Army Service Forces, or the Army Air Forces. To qualify for enlistment, women must be age 20 through 49; single or married; of good health and character; without dependents or children under 14; and citizens of the U.S.A. The Air WAC recruiting campaign in Orange county is being carried on by a special team headed by Lt. John A. Walker, previously of the Victorville Army Air Field. Lt. Gladys Fox, Sgt. Joseph R. Gagnon, and Cpl. Irene Pasiewicz complete the team. MOTHER AND SON ASK CHANGE OF NAME An Anaheim mother, Mrs. Ethel Elvers Hochstrassen, and her 13-year-old son, Junius Neil Hochstrassen, whose home is at 118 North Janss street, have petitioned the county superior court to change their last name to Elvers, which was the mother's maiden name. In her plea, Mrs. Hochstrassen explained that the present name is too long and difficult to use. Her son finds that it subjects him to petty annoyances and much embarrassment in his school associations. WAR BONDS will buy security for you and for America! One of the most serious threats to American agriculture in the after-the-war period, without doubt, will be a drive by impractical theorists and selfish and short-sighted industrialists to remove all trade restrictions and throw the American market open to cheap-labor-commodities from other countries with low living standards. That is definitely not the right answer to better international relations, nor to a better standard of living at home. But there IS an answer to this problem, which will be discussed in a subsequent article. Another danger to American agriculture, which is immediate and serious—and which will go from bad to worse, if America isn't alert to its implications—is the constant encroachment of government regulation and regimentation on the farming industry. Agriculture, when the war is done, if not before, wants and must have freedom from dictation by bungling bureaucrats in Washington who have violated almost every economic and natural law in their attempts to establish "a controlled agriculture." Breaking that grip of incipient Fascism in America is an absolute "must," if agriculture is to have any chance to survive on a sound economic basis. But the picture isn't all dark, not by a long sight. The hope of America lies in the good common sense of the American people, which, we believe, is gradually asserting itself. Next: "The Road to Farm Peasantry—and How to Avoid It!" California and Arizona navel oranges are widely known for the high vitamin C content of their juice, but it also contains much more vitamin A than is generally found in the juice of oranges from the other citrus districts. March 2, 1944 FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California R'S NOTE: This is the first several articles by Ralph Taylor, executive secretary of Agriculture Council of California representing the State's farm cooperatives, on the aging question: "What Does Future Hold For American Culture—After The War?" If you agree with Mr. Taylorecast, or disagree, this will stimulate your think-tank the problems ahead in our war world. American agriculture, in this opinion, can weather the post-war reconstruction and avert a repetition disastrous farm depression allowed the last war, or it plunged into economic crisis in a scale that will endanger my life of the Nation. It will be success or failure economy or an economic catastrophe—depends, to tent, on how this country both its domestic affairs international relations the years just ahead. It both on the nature of our trip in Washington—and at the conference tables—and inability of rank and file to think straight and find answers, when their utter or falter. The outset, let it be said: article, and those to follow, make a case for isolation on the other hand, neither writer make a case for deliquent schemes of such internationalists as Vivian. Supervisor Baker To Call Conference On North County Ambulance Situation Taking an important step toward a possible solving of the ambulance problem in Northern Orange county, Supervisor James A. Baker today announced that he plans to hold a conference of Anaheim and Fullerton representatives some time within the week, the exact date to be announced later. This conference will be held with Baker and with Willis Warner, chairman of the county board of supervisors, and Joel Ogle, Orange county counsel. Baker hopes to have in the group, representatives of both Anaheim and Fullerton city councils, a mortician, the fire chief and similar representatives from each city. To this group will be presented results of County Counsel Ogle's study of legal angles of the ambulance question, and the practical ways of putting them into effect. He was instructed to study these various phases following a recent meeting of the county supervisors when the ambulance situation in the northern section of the county was laid before them. City Attorney C. R. Allen of Fullerton pointed out to the board that "criticism leveled against the board had been ignored on the ground that the cost (of maintaining a north county service) is prohibitive... an inhuman consideration." The action followed recent cases in both this city and Fullerton where accident victims were compelled to wait long periods for ambulance transportation to hospitals. The supervisors asked to take steps to provide ambulance service for the north county district, preferably by having an ambulance stationed in the area. According to Baker, other California counties face a similar situation, complicated for many of them by the much larger area necessary to cover. "It is a far bigger problem than appears on the surface" he declared. He aired this county's difficulties at a recent meeting of supervisors of the seven Southland counties, only to find that all considered Orange county's set-up a far better than their own. It is hoped that a more satisfactory working plan will be developed as a result of the coming conference. WPB Modifies Ruling On Gas Heating Restrictions For Residence, Other Uses Good news for some Southern Counties Gas company customers was contained in a directive issued on February 11 by Office of War Utilities, War Production Board, under which the company will now be permitted to supply gas for house heating to all homesidential customer may now receive up to 50,000 BTU of gas for heating. The order under which the company has been operating up to this time, it is explained, went into effect in the early part of 1942. Big Increase Now In Utility Users During Past Years A substantial increase in numbers of gas, electricity telephone users in California in 1943 as compared to 1942 indicated today by records. California Railroad Company Justus F. Craemer, Commiss disclosed. Craemer reported that there been an estimated 9.95% increase in the number of telephones in California during 1943, as pared to 1942, with 2,320,000 phones in service during 1943. In 1943 there were 2,050,000 customers and 2,670,000 electric customers—an increase of 3.89% respectively. "The increase in the use of telephones, gas and electricity significant," Craemer decried. "They attest to the State in population and to its emergence as a great industrial conglomerate. Another significant feature of the growth in these utilities lies in the fast installations, particularly on phones, were made on an ing basis, although there have been a diminishing source of raw materials. This indicates that War Production Board has to some lengths to see to it war-busy Californians can continue their very vital war effort." WPB Modifies Ruling On Gas Heating Restrictions For Residence, Other Uses Good news for some Southern Counties Gas company customers was contained in a directive issued on February 11 by Office of War Utilities, War Production Board, under which the company will now be permitted to supply gas for house heating to all homes except those having heating appliances using other fuels. The modification of Order U-7, which in general had limited the use of natural gas for residential space heating to installations that were in use at the time the original order became effective, makes it permissable to add to or replace existing gas heating installations with new equipment, F. G. Merker, company district manager explains. Three classes of customers, formerly prohibited from using gas heat in their homes, are benefitted. (1) Those building new homes for which the heating equipment was not on order when the directive went into effect. (2) Those who have no other kind of heating equipment installed in their homes. (3) Those who have gas heating equipment already installed, but who were prohibited from using it under provisions of the original limitation order. Restrictions on the delivery of gas for non-residential heating are also modified by the order. Provided that all other requirements are satisfied, a non-resi- dential customer may now receive up to 50,000 BTU of gas for heating. The order under which the company has been operating up to this time, it is explained, went into effect in the early part of 1942. First known as L-31 and later as U-7, it was aimed at the conservation of natural gas for war industry uses, and specified that new or added space heating installations must utilize a fuel other than gas. The new directive means that gas heating equipment may be included in specifications for new homes, according to Mr. Merker. For new houses already under construction, or for jobs where priorities have already been issued, the local offices of WPB and FHA have indicated that questions concerning heating equipment installations or priorities, either gas or oil should be directed to them. The modification of order U-7 does not affect either the manufacture or distribution of gas space heating equipment, but refers only to the use of gas. Floor furnaces and basement furnaces may be sold by a dealer to a consumer under the provisions of War Production Board order L-79. Portable and above the floor space heaters are rationed by the Office of Price Administration under rationing order 9-A. FHA Loans Available To Anaheim For Increasing Present Housing Facilities Priorities for conversions to be available in this area, it was announced by John E. McGovern, district director, Southern California District, Federal Housing Administration. Conversions apply to existing properties where the structure is adaptable to remodeling for the purpose of providing additional living quarters for war workers, Mr. McGovern said. "It is generally known that there are a great number of existing homes so located that they can easily be adapted to conversion activities, but it is not generally known that priorities for critical materials are available for this loans up to $5,000 are available through most Southern California lending institutions, and these loans, up to $5,000, are repayable in equal monthly installments over periods as long as seven years," he continued. "The simplest form of conversion in this area occurs when enclosing an outside porch, and adding plumbing to provide an apartment. Another simple form of conversion is by adapting a two-story structure to either two or three dwelling units by the use of partitions and an exterior stairway. Many of these FHA-insured conversion loans have been ar- a diminishing source of raw materials. This indicates that War Production Board hard to some lengths to see to war-busy Californians can continue their very vital war efforts." Civilians Needed Navy Dry Docks; Apply at Santa Ana A joint agreement has been entered into by the navy recruiting and induction service and the U.S. Civil Service Commission to make Orange county navy recruiting station, Post Office Bldg., Santa Ana, local headquarters for procurement of civilian workers for naval dry docks, it was disclosed today by F. A. Cochran, recruiter in charge. Civilian workers for which the Navy's need is acute now include sheetmetal workers, electricians, patrolmen (guards) laborers, and helpers in many categories. Skilled workers such as mechanics, copersmiths, pipefitters, riggers, toolmakers, blacksmiths, chippers and caulkers also are required. Under the new method of procurement, men may go directly to the navy recruiting station for complete information about civilian jobs open. Wages, hours, working conditions, and above all, the dire need for workers will be pointed out by Cochran. Read, use Gazette Want ads. Meet Mr. McTavish Oh I'm glad to save fuel for the nation Says McTavish in highest elation. It keeps out the chills And cuts down my bills. Three cheers for this fuel conservation.* *To save fuel at night Draw window shades tight And during the day Raise em only half way. A big Increase Noted in Utility Users during Past Year A substantial increase in the numbers of gas, electricity and telephone users in California, during 1943 as compared to 1942, was documented today by records of the California Railroad Commission, Actus F. Craemer, Commissioner, disclosed. Craemer reported that there has been an estimated 9.95% rise in the number of telephones in use in California during 1943, as compared to 1942, with 2,320,000 telephones in service during 1943. In 1943 there were 2,050,000 gas customers and 2,670,000 electricity customers,—an increase of 3.27% and 3.89% respectively. The increase in the usage of telephones, gas and electricity during 1943 over 1942 are especially significant," Craemer declared. They attest to the State's rise in population and to its emergence as a great industrial community. Another significant feature of the growth in the use of these utilities lies in the fact that installations, particularly of telephones, were made on an increased basis, although there has been diminishing source of raw materials. This indicates that the Air Production Board has gone some lengths to see to it that our busy Californians can conduce their very vital war work." NATOR DOWNEY IS COUNTRY REGISTRANT Senator Sheridan Downey, now residing in Laguna Beach, registered to vote in Orange county during the past week, when he appeared at the county courthouse. Guest at a recent board of directors meeting of the California Fruit Growers Exchange was Senor Salvatore Colin of the Mexican Department of Agriculture, in California to study our advanced agricultural marketing methods for citrus and other subtropical fruits. Introducing Senor Colin to the directors and several hundred Sunkist growers at the weekly meeting in Los Angeles, President C. C. Teague praised the work of over 5,000 Mexican nationals in harvesting the winter crop of oranges and lemons in Southern California. Guest at a recent board of directors meeting of the California Fruit Growers Exchange was Senor Salvatore Colin of the Mexican Department of Agriculture, in California to study our advanced agricultural marketing methods for citrus and other subtropical fruits. Introducing Senor Colin to the directors and several hundred Sunkist growers at the weekly meeting in Los Angeles, President C. C. Teague praised the work of over 5,000 Mexican nationals in harvesting the winter crop of oranges and lemons in Southern California. DAVIS FILES FOR JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT Carrying out his recently announced intention of becoming a candidate, James L. Davis on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the office of judge of the Superior court. Davis, at present occupies the office of district attorney. Mr. Davis has been a resident of Orange county for the last 21 years. He is well known as a successful business man. Though California ranks sixth in number of agricultural cooperative marketing and purchasing associations, it is first in business handled by these groups, with over ten percent of the nation's total. LA HABRA BUILDING CHANGES OWNERSHIP One of the oldest buildings in La Habra, a two-story business house on East Central avenue, has changed hands. Its former owners, the Orange Building and Loan association, disposed of the property to Martin Stanfield, who is said to have made the purchase as an investment. Old timers in the La Habra area say that the building dates back to 1913, and was put up by W. H. Redfern, formerly a well known property owner there. At that time it was one of only two or three business buildings in La Habra. WAR BONDS will back up the men who are backing you up! USE THE CLASSIFIED ----- many a lost pet has been recovered through our Want Ad columns! The cost is so small, when you compare it to the worth of your possible loss! READ THE CLASSIFIED ----- it offers many opportunities for Domestic and Office Help, Real Estate, and many more classifications besides Lost and Found. Call 2206 now—if you want Want-Ad results! 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