anaheim-gazette 1944-05-18

Anaheim — "The City of Beautiful Parks" VOLUME LXXIV A Legal Newspaper ANAH We Rise to Remark by JAKE PROCTOR In and About "The Orange Capitol of the World" Hitler started the European war with 24,000 air planes, which he thought would overwhelm the world. His reasoning at that time was not so bad, because the United States had only 1,500 planes of all types, including trainers. Britain probably had about the same whileences of this war. If money was as freely spent for constructive purpose as it is for war, then all the rivers could be controlled, all the roads could be paved, all the swamps could be drained, and anything else man can imagine could be done and there would. Hitler started the European war with 24,000 air planes, which he thought would overwhelm the world. His reasoning at that time was not so bad, because the United States had only 1,500 planes of all types, including trainers. Britain probably had about the same while China had practically none, except the few obsolete models we let them have. It looked as if Hitler had guessed right for a while, but he had failed to find out how many planes Russia had, and he had failed to make a proper estimate of America's power of production. Starting from scratch this country has produced 127,000 planes in the past year. They are now coming off the assembly lines at the rate of half as many each month as Hitler had when he started the war. In the meantime we have wrecked his factories and destroyed his planes until he probably hasn't made much of a gain on his original number. When the real invasion comes it will be nothing short of pitiful the way allied planes will swarm over Germany, dropping sure death and destruction. If Hitler was not crazy he probably would now surrender unconditionally, as he will eventually have to do. Small town newspapers force so much free publicity upon their local business men, with all good intentions, that the average business man perhaps loses appreciation for the favorable comment that appears from week to week in the newspaper columns about him and his business. In the big cities this type of free advertising is not so easy to get. For instance, in Brooklyn a hospital hired a publicity man on a contingent basis, paying him $50 for each time he could get the name of the hospital published in a news story in any of the newspapers. Small town papers freely publicize the ambulance, the hospital, the undertaker, the mausoleum, and everybody else, and sometimes are made to feel as if they were a pest to some of those they are promoting with such valuable news mention. In California where the rivers run upside down it is hard for those who have never been there to realize the destruction of propences of this war. If money was as freely spent for constructive purpose as it is for war, then all the rivers could be controlled, all the roads could be paved, all the swamps could be drained, and anything else man can imagine could be done and there would be plenty of money left. If humanity ever becomes civilized enough to quit having wars the world could be made into a real nice place in which to live. I have usually been able to do a pretty good job getting along with people and I like everybody well enough to try to make them like me. Of course there are a few people who won't let you like them and in that case you have to pass them up. I don't hate anybody on account of their race or religion, or because they do not think the way I do about some things. At one place where I was in the printing business the customers had to walk by all the other print shops in town to get to my place, but I did the printing for the Catholic church and schools, most of the Protestant churches and the public schools, the Christian Science church, the Masonic lodge, the Knights of Columbus, the Ku Klux Klan, the American Legion, the Jewish Welfare society, the Japanese Fraternity, the Mexican Society, and other organizations, none of whom were particularly boosting each other. You can't work for that many different trends of mind and hate anybody. If you haven't been getting much out of life, why don't you try learning to like people. I went into Farmer's second hand furniture store on First street in a certain city one day and "Old Liz" came strolling in, apparently for no reason at all. Old Liz was a familiar character in the First street district but nobody seemed to know why she lived there, or how. As she walked down the aisle she suddenly hesitated, reeled a little and plunged to the floor, dead as a door nail. The fire department brought the pulmoter and tried to bring her back but she was out for good. She wore a big mop of dirty red hair done up on top of her head and durances of this war. If money was as freely spent for constructive purpose as it is for war, then all the rivers could be controlled, all the roads could be paved, all the swamps could be drained, and anything else man can imagine could be done and there would be plenty of money left. If humanity ever becomes civilized enough to quit having wars the world could be made into a real nice place in which to live. President Clay Kellogg of Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county nounced this morning that a unusual program is in store for members and friends of Orange county group. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning, May 23, at Sam's Sea cafe, Seal Beach. Dave Olmsted, public relations executive of Long Beach and liam Gallienne, secretary of Huntington Beach Chamber Commerce have arranged an offer of the new $20,000,000 Naval Finance Depot at Seal Beach ceding the dinner at 5:30 p.m. The party will meet office charge at Anaheim Landing. In California where the rivers run upside down it is hard for those who have never been there to realize the destruction of property and wealth and the utter helplessness in which the residents find them selves when the Mississippi river goes on a rampage. It is hard for those not familiar with the situation to be enthusiastic about appropriations for flood control in that area. So much flood damage has resulted over the years that only this war's expense can eclipse the amount. Besides the flood loss, millions upon millions of dollars have been spent for temporary flood control, but Old Man River just keeps rolling along. When you see the vast expanse of country that is inundated where the Missouri river joins the Mississippi at St. Louis, and again where the Ohio river joins the Mississippi at Cairo, Illinois; and again where the Arkansas river brings a fourth of the lower river flood waters into the big river north of Lamont, Miss., the task of harnessing this great volume of flood water staggers the imagination. But it must be harnessed in some manner. Levies and dykes have been made higher and higher until the silt has built up the river bed until the river flows in an earth flume 27 feet above the ground level at New Orleans. The best way to control floods is to hold the water where it falls—make it crawl off the land instead of letting it run—but the complete control of those rivers is an engineering feat that may be accomplished out of some of the experi- When sugar rationing first went into effect the news was heralded that the west's great sugar beet industry would be revived. Visions of many huge but idle beet sugar factories again in operation with thousands of men working in the annual "campaigns," came to many westerners. But when that prospect loomed the sugar trust went into action and the sugar beet industry made only a feeble come-back. In Orange county, for instance, where one of the large sugar plants is located, not a sugar beet was grown this year, although the plant will make a run from beets shipped in from Imperial Valley. In the meantime sugar rationing goes on in this country while the sugar trust has vast warehouses filled with surplus sugar in Cuba and elsewhere, produced with cheap labor, from which enormous profits are now being made. The claim is that there are no ships to bring the sugar across the narrow stretch of water. But, The Christian Science Monitor calls attention to the fact that there are ships available to apparently for no reason at all. Old Liz was a familiar character in the First street district but nobody seemed to know why she lived there, or how. As she walked down the aisle she suddenly hesitated, reeled a little and plunged to the floor, dead as a door nail. The fire department brought the pulmoter and tried to bring her back but she was out for good. She wore a big mop of dirty red hair done up on top of her head and during the pulmoter operation her hair came down and $750 in greenbacks rolled out on the floor. Maybe she didn't care whether she went to the Potter's Field or not, but with that much money you could get a pretty nice funeral in those days. She lived in poverty but was buried in style. The party will meet office charge at Anaheim Landing Bay boulevard and Electric Avenue, near the old bridge and house at Seal Beach where caravan tour will start. A complete tour of the base will be marked and members and friends of the Associated Chamber Commerce will be guests on occasion. This will be the first official visit of the base and Orange county citizens will get a eye view of the great development now coming into the city. Following the tour the will meet for an extravaganza ranged for 6:30 p.m. at Sam's Food Reception room and dinner will start promptly at p.m. Guests of honor for this session will be Lt Commander. bring millions of gallons of from Cuba and the Carribean lands, with the sanction of Sugar is unrationed in Mint but they claim there is no ping facilities to bring it here sides a heavy duty is imminent under those conditions these syrup manufacturers have syrup plants in Mexico to use the syrup, on which there are duty while shipping facilities provided to bring in the syrup there are ships and trains to rum and syrup, how come they no way to move the sugar? It like we are about the only part in the world that are continuing out to gyp each other. "The Orange Capitol of the World" AHEIM GAZE Est. 1870 "In The Heart of the Valencia Orange District" ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1944 Meet The Winnahs!... Navy Ordnance Depot at Anaheim Landing Enlarge Enlargement of origin for the navy's $20,000 finance depot and harbor heim Landing is seen with nouncement this week of total allocation of $287 to be for buildings and facilities not included in plans. Indications point to the opment of a huge naval station depot and repair bay Anaheim Bay-Seal Beach that will be a permanent ter the war is over. It reported that 22,000 reg ployees will work at the ter the construction is. Original plans called formation of the base by July ever the size of the pr been increased until a lo will probably be required plete the work! Associated C. of C. To Tour Naval Depot Anaheim Landing, Tuesday, May 23 President Clay Kellogg of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county announced this morning that a most unusual program is in store for members and friends of the naval county group. The meet-scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 23, at Sam's Sea Food and Seal Beach. Love Olmsted, public relations executive of Long Beach and Wilmington Gallienne, secretary of the Bingham Beach Chamber of Commerce have arranged a tour of the new $20,000,000 Naval Ordnance Depot at Seal Beach preening the dinner at 5:30 p.m. The party will meet officers in charge at Anaheim Landing on seph White, United States Navy officer in charge; Lt Commander John T. Morton, Lt Milton Shapiro and Lt. (j.g.) Robert K. Boyd, and all officers at the Naval Depot. Lt. Commander White will speak during the dinner regarding the Naval Ordnance Base and give information regarding the general activities and its general value to Orange county and surrounding territory. Other important Orange County matters will be presented during the business session. It is expected that all Orange County Supervisors, County Planning Commissioners, engineers and city councilmen will attend this meeting. Events Planned For Boys Groups This Week-end Two events are being planned for this weekend for the members of the junior groups of the YMCA, the first of these being this evening (Thursday) for the members of the Y Pioneer Club and will begin at 6:30 with a soft ball tournament and ending with a swim in the pool at the Gymnasium. This party will be held at the Anaheim high school. The groups from Anaheim whose leaders are Wilbert Bonney, Ralph Gates, Mike Mayberry, Ed Wright, Earl Berg, Oscar Culpepper, Moody Hazzard and Paul Blocker will be in this group entertained with guests coming from Garden Grove and Laguna Beach. On Saturday evening, Ted Payne and his "Friendly Indians" are mentored of a huge naval training depot and repair base in Anaheim Bay-Seal Beach that will be a permanent ter the war is over. It reported that 22,000 regular employees will work at the ter the construction is Original plans called formation of the base by July ever the size of the pr been increased until a lot will probably be required complete the work. Election Day U.S. Candidates Will As usual the California broke bright and clear on one of the most unpredictable political cloudy elections that ever faced a brace dates for public office. Veterans of the science paigning admitted they had experienced such an attack of uncertainty as had the several weeks of camp which on the whole wav and free from malice, ming and personalities the times creep into the more normal times. The candidates, like else, appeared to be moststd in winning the war winning their own politics, and sometimes appear apologetic for attracting the public mind principal interest of the of getting he war over bringing the soldiers back. Under the law the were all closed through day Tuesday, eliminating sibility of inebriety and voters, and even candid might feel themselves slim attempt to drown them before the polls closed. the banks and all public buildings, with the of the postoffice, were which in itself created a phene of business suspense half-holiday, adding to ness of the occasion. Candidates were consper their absence on the street public places, probably they were tired from thouss work and tension o weeks. They no doubt their work was done signed themselves to thhe majority which they know in due course of With apparent lack o Housing Project May Start June Priorities Granted; Materials In STATE'S CASH EXCESS UP OVER YEAR AGO SACRAMENTO. — State Controller Harry B. Riley today announced that the state's general fund cash excess over current obligations on April 30, 1944, was $137,843,355, as compared with an excess of $128,189,693 at the end of the preceding month and an excess of $126,133,176 on April 30, 1943. General Fund revenues deposited in the state treasury during the first ten months of the present fiscal year, ended April 30, 1944, totaled $219,693,595—a decrease of $22,145,577, or 9.16%, as compared with collections for the same period last year. DAUGHTER BORN Mr. and Mrs. Lattie E. Barnes of Yorba Linda, announce the birth of a daughter at St. Joseph hospital on Tuesday, May 16, Prospects that the new housing project involving 22 new homes in Anaheim may get started by June 1 were brighter this week when Frederick Sanford of the Economy Housing corporation of Long Beach announced that priorities had been granted by the federal agency. Details of the financing plan are now being worked out by FHA and it is also believed that materials to start the building can now be secured. Ross Lee Laird, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, who has been in close touch with the project since its inception, stated today that he hopes to see the construction work under way not later than the first of the month. "We need a thousand houses in Anaheim right now," he said, "but we will be thankful to see even 22 new homes under construction. It will help that much hope there will be no further in getting the work Laird said. According to financial two-thirds of the new home be for rent and one-third sold, with qualifying workers given the pre-fee both instances. The housing project located on LaVerne street Palm avenue, on what was Tract No. 1079. The house be strictly modern bungalow two and three bedroom stucco finishing. The cost will be under the super FHA and the work will according to Federal Home Administration specification cost will be from $4,500 each, it is said. Navy Ordnance Depot at Anaheim Landing Enlarged Enlargement of original plans for the navy's $20,000,000 ordnance depot and harbor at Anaheim Landing is seen with the announcement this week of an additional allocation of $287,500 said to be for buildings and other facilities not included in former plans. Indications point to the development of a huge naval ammunition depot and repair base in the Anaheim Bay-Seal Beach district that will be a permanent base after the war is over. It has been reported that 22,000 regular employees will work at the base after the construction is finished. Original plans called for completion of the base by July 1, however the size of the project has been increased until a longer time will probably be required to complete the work! Thompson, Kuchel, Baker Highlight Interest of Primary Election In County School Election Tomorrow, Friday, Follows Primary On the heels of Tuesday's primary election, Anaheim school district patrons will again go to the polls tomorrow, Friday, to vote for elementary school trustee and one member of the high school board. James A. Baker, incumbent, is unopposed for high school board member, while Earle Jackson, incumbent, will be opposed in the elementary trustee election by Miss Robbie Anderson, Anaheim attorney. Incomplete and unofficial figures on the vote tabulation in Tuesday's primary election indicated Wednesday night that a larger vote was polled in Orange county than had been anticipated during the apparently quiet campaign. Last minute interest developed around the campaign of Superior Judge Raymond Thompson, appointee of Gov. Earl Warren, running for election to the post of superior judge for Orange county; Senator Thomas H. Kuchel, now a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy, running for re-election, and James A. Baker, running for re-election as county supervisor from the third district. Another race which also developed some belated interest was that of Con. John Phillips, Repub- Election Day Uneventful Except For The Candidates Who Won—Those Who Lost As usual the California sun broke bright and clear Tuesday on one of the most unusual and political cloudy election mornings that ever faced a brace of candidates for public office. Veterans of the science of campaigning admitted they had never experienced such an atmosphere of uncertainty as had pervaded the several weeks of campaigning, which on the whole was clean and free from malice, mud-slinging and personalities that sometimes creep into the picture in more normal times. The candidates, like everybody else, appeared to be more interested in winning the war than in winning their own political battles, and sometimes appeared almost apologetic for attempting to distract the public mind from the principal interest of the day—that of getting he war over with and bringing the soldiers back home. Under the law the barrooms were all closed throughout the day Tuesday, eliminating the possibility of inebriety among the voters, and even candidates who might feel themselves slipping and attempt to drown their sorrows before the polls closed. Likewise the banks and all public offices and buildings, with the exception of the postoffice, were closed, which in itself created an atmosphere of business suspension and half-holiday, adding to the quietness of the occasion. Candidates were conspicuous by their absence on the streets and in public places, probably because they were tired from the strenuous work and tension of the past weeks. They no doubt felt that their work was done and resigned themselves to the will of the majority which they were to know in due course of time. With apparent lack of interest in political affairs during the primary election, Anaheim school district patrons will again go to the polls tomorrow, Friday, to vote for elementary school trustee and one member of the high school board. James A. Baker, incumbent, is unopposed for high school board member, while Earle Jackson, incumbent, will be opposed in the elementary trustee election by Miss Robbie Anderson, Anaheim attorney. On the heels of Tuesday's primary election, Anaheim school district patrons will again go to the polls tomorrow, Friday, to vote for elementary school trustee and one member of the high school board. James A. Baker, incumbent, is unopposed for high school board member, while Earle Jackson, incumbent, will be opposed in the elementary trustee election by Miss Robbie Anderson, Anaheim attorney. Another race which also developed some belated interest was that of Con. John Phillips. Republican, running for re-election and filed on both tickets. Without opposition on his own ticket, he was opposed for the Democratic nomination by James Walker, Santa Ana attorney, now serving in the army. Walker was chairman of the Democratic County Central committee and became a candidate for congress on the eve of leaving for the armed service. No complete figures were available as late as this morning but majorities were indicated assuring the nomination of Senator Thomas H. Kuchel on both Republican and Democratic tickets. Unable to make a campaign in his own behalf due to Navy regulations, his friends carried on a campaign for him in his absence. He defeated his Republican opponent by about seven to one and took the Democratic nomination by more than one and a half to one. It is believed that when final figures are totalled Cong. John Phillips will receive the nomination of both parties and will be returned to office without having to make a campaign for the general election. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson was opposed by District Attorney James L. Davis and his election is assured. Clyde A. Watson, 74th district, and Sam Collins, 75th district, will each receive the nomination from both parties for re-election to the state assembly. Lt. Gov. Fred F. Houser, Republican, and Senator Sheridan Downey, Democrat, were the nomination winners in a large field of candidates for the U.S. senate. The race between James A. Baker, incumbent, and Harry D. Riley for supervisor from this district developed considerable interest and incomplete figures indicate that Baker won the nomination by approximately 350 votes. He will have opposition in the general election. In the presidential elector race President Roosevelt was given about a two-to-one vote over Gov- Candidates were conspicuous by their absence on the streets and in public places, probably because they were tired from the strenuous work and tension of the past weeks. They no doubt felt that their work was done and resigned themselves to the will of the majority which they were to know in due course of time. With apparent lack of interest in political affairs during the campaign period, the voters failed even on election day to become enthusiastic, too many of them passing up the duty that devolves upon the citizens of a free democracy to exercise the right of franchise by putting forth the effort to go to the polls and cast their ballots. As results of the balloting be- Day Start June 1 As Materials In View It will help that much and we hope there will be no further delay in getting the work started," Laird said. According to financing plans, two-thirds of the new homes will be for rent and one-third will be sold, with qualifying defense workers given the preference in both instances. The housing project will be located on LaVerne street, west of Palm avenue, on what is known as Tract No. 1079. The houses will be strictly modern bungalows of two and three bedroom sizes with stucco finishing. The construction will be under the supervision of FHA and the work will be done according to Federal Housing Administration specifications. The cost will be from $4,500 to $4,800 each, it is said. Lt. Comdr. Woods was introduced by J. Ben Kaulbars, who spoke briefly of his experiences of his twenty-one months of service in New Zealand and New Caledonia. This talk was pertinent and to the point concerning the situation as it exists and the postwar world that will come. Richard Ryan, program chairman, introduced Rev. Carlson who talked on "The Science of Personology," relating his experiences while working with the Personology foundation at San Quentin in analyzing inmates and assisting in their rehabilitation. The business session was presided over by the president, Fred Robbins. Frank Kellogg announced a "Ladies Night" party next Tuesday evening to be held at Hacienda Country club. HERE FROM GLENDALE Mrs. Arthur Lindell of Glendale was a visitor in Anaheim Wednesday. Party For Boys' Clubs Held Last Friday Evening Seven "Friendly Indian Clubs," comprising about one hundred boys and their leaders met in a pow-wow at the Anaheim high school last Friday evening where they started their evenings activities with a soft ball tournament on the diamond there. The fun started at 6:30 that evening and to conclude the program, the boys enjoyed a swim in the pool. Two groups from Huntington Beach were present. The groups with their leaders from Anaheim were Paul Demaree, Ted Payne, Ted Bourne, Bill Claussen and Harry Moore. Please phone your local, society or personal news items to The Gazette. Call 2206. Newport Beach Boat Builder Passes Saturday Morning Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Brown Colonial mortuary in Santa Ana for Walton Hubbard, Jr., 36, widely known boat builder of Newport Beach, who passed away Saturday morning at a Los Angeles hospital following a three weeks illness. Christian Science services were conducted by John G. Spangler and interment was at Fairhaven cemetery. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Myrna Lou Hubbard, and one daughter, Marilyn of Lido Isle, and his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Walton Hubbard of Los Angeles.