anaheim-gazette 1944-12-14

Thursday, December 14, 1944 WASHINGTON As Seen By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS "It is to be regretted that a completely ordinated course of action cannot be anticipated from all concerned because the myriad of divergently affected interests inhibit a common perspective." What? Don't you understand what that means? Why, that's just the OPA saying that there is confusion in the OPA! Just because the OPA hasn't gotten in this column recently doesn't mean it hasn't been busy. These are a few of its recent activities: It has raised the ceilings on frames for women's umbrellas (OPA-3489); it has set ceilings on the bodies of imported Panama hats (OPA-MPR-56); it has set ceilings on goat meat (OPA-3960); it has allotted sugar for apple sauce (OPA-3173) and I do not mean for politicians only; it has adjusted the provisions for horse collars (OPA-WPB-1750); it has decided to permit hog ceilings to stand (OPA-T-1352); and you will be pleased and relieved to hear that the OPA has met one of the really vital problems of the war with courage and determination and has issued a regulation controlling "leather from slunks." I had to look that one up myself. "Slunk" is the past tense of "slink," and "to slink" is to produce prematurely; thus the noun is the "prematurely born young, especially a calf." The OPA, I judge, is setting seilings on the hides of prematurely born calves. do nothing for smaller businesses. They now soft-pedal socialism, and talk about "social control"—"with public interest uppermost." They think up new phrases, like, "Business is not an end in itself, but a means of serving the public," or "Production is the thing, profit is incidental." Well, I rise to remark that if we must have the slide rule boys for another four years, we might as well get a little amusement out of them. A little of this and a little of that: General Hershey reported to a Congressional committee a few days ago that, as of October 1st, the approximate net strength of the armed forces of the United States was 11,859,000. Agriculture, as an industry, has grown to half again its earlier size, between 1940 and 1944. From $50,-000,000,000 to almost $80,000,-000,000. Farmers will buy, when manufacturing begins again, a quarter million each of plows, harrows, tractors; a third of a million cultivators, and all sorts of household and farm appliances. Three times the number of farms have electricity today that had that service in 1935, and many of these have not yet had the chance to buy the equipment that goes with electrification. I rise to remark that there is one thing I have noticed, down here in Washington: conditions me: The tri-weekly bulletin the Soviet Embassy has just sent to my desk. This issue has strong article on "The Strong of Humanism." Among things it says, "True humanism day consists in absolute mercy. There must be no mercy the fascists. There are some people today who are inclined to give and forget." And so on more than a page. I wonder if the sentiments be generally approved in the United States. Officers Elected For 1945 Campaign The Executive Committee of Orange County Chapter for fantile Paralysis met in the H Department December 8. Planning the coming March-of-Dimes Campaign were discussed. Mrs. Lliam Cook of Santa Ana was elected Campaign Chairman for new year. Election of Officers resulted in following: Chairman: Mrs. T. Kirven, Garden Grove; Secretary: Mrs. E. S. Gilbert of San Ana; Vice-Chairman: Dr. Ed Lee Russell; Financial Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs. Eva Good Anaheim. Mrs. George B. Hibberd of Guna Beach was introduced representative from the south end of Orange County to attend with the March-of-Dimes campaign. Miss Helen Paull, Physiothrist of the Health Department was requested to present slides of poliomyelitis cases, treatment and technique to the District Parent-Teachers. I had to look that one up myself. "Slunk" is the past tense of "slink," and "to slink" is to produce prematurely; thus the noun is the "prematurely born young, especially a calf." The OPA, I judge, is setting seilings on the hides of prematurely born calves. Now that we've got that settled, let's get on with the war. It is amusing to see the mental struggles of the bright young men of Washington. They had been taught that government must do everything; that national socialism, in some form, was the ideal. They taught it in turn and to the best of their abilities and opportunities, they practiced it. Then came the war. Did the government save the day? No. The power and the ingenuity and the organization ability and the courage and the patriotism of the people of America, given expression through private industry, saved the day and the country. So I sit here in Washington watching the boys and their mental trails. They have an increased respect for business, but as yet farmers will buy, when manufacturing begins again, a quarter million each of plows, harrows, tractors; a third of a million cultivators, and all sorts of household and farm appliances. Three times the number of farms have electricity today that had that service in 1935, and many of these have not yet had the chance to buy the equipment that goes with electrification. I rise to remark that there is one thing I have noticed, down here in Washington: if conditions get better in the United States, the government takes credit for it; if conditions get worse, that is due to "the emeregency." How old is Communism? What do you think? Three hundred years ago a rhyming dictionary was published in England and it contained this definition: “What is a Communist? One who hath yearning For equal division of unequal earning: Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing To fork out his copper, and pocket your shilling.” The movement has gone a long ways in three hundred years. Certainly I wouldn't call the adherents of communism today either idlers or bunglers. Not after the recent elections. Writing of that subject reminds This Christmas GIVE CLOTHING In selecting a clothing gift for him be sure you choose a brand that is nationally known and accepted by all well-dressed men. In selecting a clothing gift for him be sure you choose a brand that is nationally known and accepted by all well-dressed men. Listed below are a few of the well-known nationally accepted brands: - HART-SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS and OVERCOATS - STESON HATS - FLORSHEIM SHOES - INTERWOVEN SOCKS - MANHATTAN SHIRTS, TIES - HART-SCHAFFNER & MARX LOAFER JACKETS, SLACKS - KINGS MEN and OVED TOILETRIES - SWANK and HICKOK JEWELRY and NOVELTIES LAST BUT NOT LEAST — A SWANBERGER GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR A SUIT FOR MOM OR DAD. Swanberger's 145 West Center Street - Anaheim ANAHEIM GAZETTE The tri-weekly bulletin of the Soviet Embassy has just come to my desk. This issue has a long article on "The Stronghold Humanism." Among other things it says, "True humanism consists in absolute mercilessness. There must be no mercy for fascists. There are some peo today who are inclined to force and forget." And so on, for more than a page. I wonder if the sentiments will generally approved in the United States. Farm Conference Asks for Water, Soil Conservation; Farm Debt Reduction With a background of agricultural and price statistics and economic trend data provided by specialists of the University of California, coupled with local experience before and during the great depression, 65 farm leaders and representatives from all parts of Orange County in their 7th Annual Conference last Friday at Santa Ana cautioned, "prospective buyers against incurring heavy mortgage indebtedness since prices of farm commodities will likely have lower purchasing power following the end of the present war." The conference passed several recommendations on land use and water conservation. They recommended a study of the soil erosion problem be made in every community and that the Orange County Farm Bureau investigate the possibility of county or community soil conservation districts in order to maintain soil fertility and protect future agricultural production in Orange County. In connection with future water supplies, the conference proposed and unanimously approved the recommendation that "we urge the use of Metropolitan Water District water wherever possible and feasible, by all cities, industries, and governmental projects, and in development of agricultural land not now under irrigation within Orange county. Such use will become more imperative as population increases in the county." While the water supply problem in Orange County is not yet solved, although temporarily re- BONDS FOR VICTORY Neither the armchair generals among us nor the military men whose business is war can tell at just what point on which day the battles in Europe and the Pacific will end. Conceivably, the Germans could capitulate before this editorial goes to press, or the Japs could come out in the open with peace feelers. But until the day arrives when our troops are back on home soil again, their days and nights of horror and bloodshed behind them, we have duties to perform fully as important, if not as dangerous, as theirs. Until then we must continue to put into the hands of our fighting men the tools that Goering today is telling the German people mark the sole reason our iron-willed forces are being pushed back." The Sixth War Loan drive, launched Monday, November 20, will furnish funds for the needed weapons, the ships and planes, the ammunition, transportation, food and supplies in stupendous quantity to speed the war to victorious conclusion. War bonds are receipts for interest-bearing loans—not gifts. But if they did represent outright contributions to the war effort, the money would be well spent indeed. From General Dwight Eisenhower himself comes this appeal: "The fighting man still faces a grim task and he urgently needs your help." Local Minister Is Speaker at Lions Meeting Guest speaker at Friday's luncheon meeting of the Lions club was Rev. C. H. Archibald pastor of Anaheim Wesley Mottist church, who brought an interesting story of the people to the other side of the world." Archibald served for many years in the foreign missionary field has traveled extensively in Great India and the Orient. Ray Hamilton was proclaimed chairman for the day and introduced the speaker. Press Thayer Chapman presided and announced a directors meeting held the following Monday at the home of Joe Wilmore. O. E. Hanson, was War Salesman for the day and nounced that to date the members of the Lions club had chased $14,625 worth of bonds on the 6th loan drive. Bruce McDonald, manager of the Anaheim theatre, was induced into the club by Lion Lee Faas as a transfer member from Boone Mass. He was recently released from the U.S. Marine Corps expects to make Anaheim his permanent home. A letter from Clayton A. now serving with the U.S. N. in the South Pacific, than the club for the Christmas page he had already received, read by Lion Sam Hilgenfeld. Fullerton Jaycee Dance Dec. 16 Mrs. George B. Hibberd of Lana Beach was introduced as representative from the southern of Orange County to assist in the March-of-Dimes cammunity. Miss Helen Paull, Physiotheratist of the Health Department, requested to present colored cases of poliomyelitis cases, treatment and technique to the comDistrict Parent-Teachers Assolation in January. A representative of laymen, George Hibbard of Laguna, was appointed to serve on board of directors. A physiciwill be appointed to this board shortly. HERINE MARIE DINGLE and Mrs. John C. Dingle ance the birth of their first daughter, Katherine de, at the Lutheran hospital Wednesday, December 13. The girl tipped the scales at pounds and three ounces. maternal grandparents are Mr. Mrs. W. R. Ward of this city. Aunt, Miss Marie Ward, also exists here. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. grandparents. Lt. Dingle is able of Whittier are the paterseas serving with the Naval Christmas OTHING Nothing gift for you choose a is nationally recepted by all Motorists Urged to Mail Applications For 1045 Licenses While the water supply problem in Orange County is not yet solved, although temporarily relieved by a series of comparatively wet years, we commend the cities of Santa Ana, Fullerton and Anaheim, and the Coastal Water District for their use of M. W. D. water." "We commend the Board of Supervisors and the Orange County Water District officials, particularly, for their work upon the flood control program. We urge the continuation of studies and plans in preparation for essential work to be performed as soon as possible. "Whenever additional major dams are built for flood control purposes in Orange County, we recommend that particular attention be given to the regulated rate of flow rather than ungated openings, such as were made in Prado Dam." Other recommendations included the retirement of farm indebtedness now while returns are favorable; support cooperative marketing as a stabilizing influence for agricultural income; the Extension Service was asked to enlarge their 4-H leadership training program; build hospitals as war memorials instead of building monuments; the home should provide interest and recreation for children; merging of rural telephone exchanges in Orange county; ask War Food Administration for 5000 Mexican Nationals to harvest Orange county crops in 1945; request school trustees to start fall semester in November instead of September in 1945 to give students opportunity to help in the fall harvest. A committee of five was elected by the conference to follow up the recommendations of the conference. They include, E. T. McFadden, Santa Ana; Dion R. Gardner, Orange; Walter Schmid, Garden Grove; C. M. McCullock, Placentia; Mrs. W. L. Everett, Orange. R. R. Commission Orders Reduction In Gas Rates The domestic and commercial customers of the Southern Counties Gas Company in the Orange County District will receive a 7.5% temporary war emergency discount on that portion of their gas bill over and above the minimum charge effective with meter readings taken in and after December 15, 1944. The discount has just been ordered by the California Railroad Commission and is to remain in effect for a period of 12 months ending with meter readings taken on December 14, 1945. The company's gross revenue will be reduced by a total of $750,-000 as a result of the Commission's order. The discount also applies to industrial consumers on the firm rate but does not effect gas engines, oil field or interruptible rates to industry. The discount will be applied to that portion of the bill in excess of the minimum charge. Commenting on the Commission's order, Fred G. Merker, Company District Manager, declared, "This discount brings gas rates to a low level throughout the territory served by our company. Our rates are among the few items in the cost of living which have not been increased since the war began." More Clothing Needed for Russia Mass. He was recently relied from the U.S. Marine Corps expects to make Anaheim his manent home. A letter from Clayton A now serving with the U.S. S. in the South Pacific, than the club for the Christmas paage he had already received, read by Lion Sam Hilgenfeld Fullerton Jaycee Dance Dec. 16 The announcement of the annual Christmas dance has made by the members of Freshman class of the Fulller Junior college and will be held December 16 beginning at 8:30 m. in the Junior college Lounge. All Junior college alumni cordially invited to attend and be welcomed by the member of Freshman class. An admission price of $1.00 couple will be made and tie may be purchased at the door. 6,000 TONS OF MAPS IN YANK LAPS In the 90 days following D. in Europe, Army engineers plied combat troops with 6 tons of maps, it was learned to at the Ninth Service Command Fort Douglas, Utah. Read, use Gazette Want Motorists Urged to Mail Applications For 1945 Licenses Motor vehicle owners of Orange county may save precious gas and tires by mailing applications for 1945 registration renewal to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Director Gordon H. Garland announced today mail applications accompanied by the correct fee and proper papers will be accepted beginning December 15 but made a special request that no currency be sent in payment of fees. Renewal fees and the 1944 Registration Card should be mailed by Anaheim vehicle owners to the Departmet of Motor Vehicles, 700 East Broadway, Long Beach. Because of the danger of losses in transit and handling, Director Garland said the Department will not assume responsibility for currency forwarded with applications. He advised the use of postal, express or bank money orders, certified or cashiers checks instead of cash. Personal checks are not acceptable. The correct amount of the fee due is shown on the lower left hand corner of the 1944 Registration Card which should be forwarded with the fee and show the applicant's present address. Applicants who have moved should cross out the old address and print in the new with ink. Over-the-counter applications will be received January 2. Fees become delinquent February 5. You get all the local news in The Gazette. More Clothing Needed for Russia War Sufferers A county-wide appeal is being made for gifts for the Christmas campaign of the Russian War Relief committee, headed in the county by Mrs. Joseph Heifitz of Newport Island. Originally the committee had asked only for children's clothing, but now, because of the scarcity of that commodity here the request has been broadened to include good quality used clothing, condensed or evaporated milk, cocoa and hard candy, dry fruits or nuts. Mrs. Ledia Strother of Newport, executive secretary of the committee, said that donations locally may be turned in at the chamber of commerce. She mentioned also that currently there is a Russian exhibit at the Bowers museum at Santa Ana of relics of Old Russia, belongings of former noblemen and peasant embroidery, among other articles. If you want all the local news order the Anaheim Gazette. Call 2206 and have your name added to the mailing list. Only $2.00 a year. YOU NEED HIM! HE NEEDS YOU! BUY WAR BONDS Local Minister Speaker at Lions Meeting Quest speaker at Friday's noon Buchon meeting of the Lions Bo was Rev. C. H. Archibald, Director of Anaheim Wesley Metht church, who brought an insting story of the people "On other side of the world." Rev. Archibald served for many years the foreign missionary field and traveled extensively in Greece, Araba and the Orient. Day Hamilton was program sirman for the day and introduced the speaker. President Yayer Chapman presided and announced a directors meeting to be held the following Monday night at the home of Joe Wilmore. E. Hanson, was War Bond sirman for the day and announced that to date the members of the Lions club had pursued $14,625 worth of bonds in the 6th loan drive. Ruice McDonald, manager of Anaheim theatre, was inducted into the club by Lion Lee Fabian and transfer member from Boston, Mass. He was recently released from the U. S. Marine Corps and resects to make Anaheim his perpetent home. Letter from Clayton Allen, serving with the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific, thanking club for the Christmas packhe had already received, was received by Lion Sam Hilgenfeld. Telephone Company Declares Dividend Following a meeting of the board of directors of The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, N. R. Powley, president, made the following statement: "The directors on December 7, 1944 declared a dividend of $1.50 per share on the preferred stock payable January 15 to shareholders of record December 30 and a dividend of $1.75 per share on the common stock payable December 30 to shareholders of record Deceber 18. The dividend declared on common stock for the year amounts to $6.25 per share and is no betterment of the amount per share declared for the year 1943." Another big rush on Long Distance lines this Christmas It was a big rush last year. It may be even bigger this Christmas. Fullerton Jaycee Dance Dec. 16 The announcement of the annual Christmas dance has been made by the members of the Fullerton Junior college and will be held on December 16 beginning at 8:30 p.m. in the Junior college Lounge. All Junior college alumni are invited to attend and will be welcomed by the members of Freshman class. Admission price of $1.00 per person will be made and tickets can be purchased at the door. 6 TONS OF MAPS BYANK LAPS In the 90 days following D-day Europe, Army engineers supplied combat troops with 6,000 maps, it was learned today that Ninth Service Command at Douglas, Utah. 6th WAR LOAN LET'S FINISH THE JOB SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE COMPANY 217 North Lemon Telephone 2101 Gifts Galore In Our Store ROBES Yes, you can depend on a robe as a Christmas Gift. They are sure to please! 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