anaheim-gazette 1945-12-20

Cleared from west coast Army ports of embarkation to meet the requirements in the Pacific were two and one-half million troops and more than 44 million ship tons of cargo during the 45 months prior to V-J day. VOLUME LXXV COLONY QUIPS Christmas—what a wonderful sound it has to the children and grown-up children, too. And what a challenge to humanity. What a challenge to mankind to learn to live together in peace with very little success. But how many of the human species will see an inner meaning in this festival of the birth of Christ except just a festival. Surely Christmas should be a time of rejoicing and good cheer. Especially this year with the war over in both theaters, many of our servicemen home (not enough to suit everybody) and at least a bright outlook for prosperity. But, wait a second, where did you say the peace treaty had been signed? What are the final conditions between victors and vanquished? And still more important what are the exact conditions and ideals that will hold the victors together. Are we still friends with our gallant allies? Do we still have to see them over the conference table every day or two in order to call them friend? If we do then we may as well get down to the bus guest or pay a tax on the "extra" room. No French family may occupy without tax more rooms than the number of persons in the family, plus one, according to the latest housng rule. In millions of homes this year, old fashioned Christmas trees will shine again, if surveys of the meager ornament supply mean anything. But people learned during the war Christmases, when new, bright, fragile baubles weren't available, that strung popcorn, gold and red paper, gilded nuts and dancing cut-outs were beautiful—and poignantly reminiscent. All things considered, the bauble shortage probably will not be too sorrowfully lamented either by old or young this Christmas. We wish all our friends and enemies a very Merry Christmas and hope with bated breath that you all get some butter for the Christmas table. Hope we get some too. 45,000 Attend SAAAB Display Of Air Power Forty-five thousand spectators including many children, witnessed a thrill-packed exhibition of aerial daring and air force power Sunday at the Orange county airport where the Santa Ana Army Air base played host to the civilian community. Most spectacular event was an aerial demonstration of the jet-propelled P-59 that thundered across the field at a speed in excess of 400 miles per hour there demonstrated various maneuvers. Another high point was a spot jump by 14 paratroopers, who floated down in a perfect execution of precision jumping. From 9 in the morning until late afternoon more than seven thousand cars poured into the giant airdrome to create one of the biggest traffic jams in Orange county. Spectators came from points as far away as San Diego and Palm Springs. On the line were 23 plains and at least a bright outlook for prosperity. But, wait a second, where did you say the peace treaty had been signed? What are the final conditions between victors and vanquished? And still more important what are the exact conditions and ideals that will hold the victors together. Are we still friends with our gallant allies? Do we still have to see them over the conference table every day or two in order to call them friend? If we do then we may as well get down to the business of making more and larger atomic bombs that can be handled by remote control ready to destroy the rest of the world at the drop of a hat. If we cannot give our confidence and some assistance to a faltering world the same as we would expect, then we had better renounce our faith in God and bow down before a great big automatic bomb. And change Christmas day to the day when that first bomb wiped out Hiroshima. A week from next Tuesday there is going to be a football game in the Pasadena Rose Bowl and some pinety thousand people will be there on the inside. The matter of tickets is a little on the tough side. We haven't got any now—but hope to have by game time. If this plea reaches the eye of a lucky person who has one or two too many please let us know as we know one or two who have too few. A few more attempts and we could make that last sentence rhyme. We'll sing for the tickets, too. Heard an interesting question propounded and answered the other night. How do you measure a man? By the money he has? In answer to this question the speaker, Rev. Ledbetter, formerly of Anaheim, told he heard Rev. James Whitcomb Brougher, Sr. say he knew the exact amount of money John D. Rockefeller left when he died. Rev. Ledbetter asked how much that was and Rev. Brougher answered: 'All of it.' So, a better way to measure a man should be used. Here are three that really mean something: By his attitude toward God, his fellow man and the things he comes in contact with. When you know these things about a man you can measure him. They are the eternal things that live on. The first real magic carpet since the fabled Arab sent his pixilated gilded nuts and dancing cut-outs were beautiful—and poignantly reminiscent. All things considered, the bauble shortage probably will not be too sorrowfully lamented either by old or young this Christmas. We wish all our friends and enemies a very Merry Christmas and hope with bated breath that you all get some butter for the Christmas table. Hope we get some too. NEW RED CROSS FIRST AID TEXT HOT OFF PRESS "The knowledge of first aid is not merely a war time must . . but an every day essential, as necessary to community welfare as three meals a day, especially now with accidents skyrocketing at such a terrifying pace." These are facts in a nut-shell, as interpreted from a discussion given by Miss Madge Sproul, first aid and accident prevention chairman, who urges all citizens of Anaheim and surrounding communities to sign up now at the Anaheim chapter office. It seems there are ample instructors available if only there were a class. This new, revised edition of the American Red Cross First Aid textbook is based on sound and accurate research information, compiled by medical scientists of national eminence. Due to factual knowledge gained from medical experience during our war-crisis, completion of the course will require fewer hours of study. Elks Will Play Santa to 400 Kids Saturday Over 400 saucer-eyed children of the surrounding vicinity will assemble in the Elks club gala decorated auditorium Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock to view the capers and comical antics of clowns direct from Hollywood, who head the entertainment cast of the three-act vaudeville show. Bill Stedman, leading knight, Fullerton resident; is general chairman of all arrangements, with Del Wilkinson, this city, chairman Another high light of the show was the dropping of a small bomb on the field by a B-25. The bomb was equipped with the same type of fuse carried by the atomic bomb. It fell on the target without exploding and did not go off until the bomber passed over the field again and set it off by a radio impulse. The morning part of the program was devoted to a demonstration by the chemical warfare ordnance sections of the Air Force. For two hours demolition experts demonstrated various explosives. The chemical warfare experts showed the latest in smoke bombs of all colors, the use of a flame thrower in destroying a pill-box and various types of incendiary bombs. Combat films, released to the public for the first time, were shown in one of the hangers. One was made during the campaign for Munda in the Pacific. The other showed the complete execution of a mission by the 8th Air Force: The other hanger on the field was packed with a score of exhibits including a cut-away jet engine; all kinds of guns and small arms; air-seas rescue rigs and displays that illustrated the work of the Physical Training department of the base, the Convalescent hospital and the Red Cross. Even before the gates were scheduled to be open a steady stream of cars headed for the base outdoing even the most optimistic expectation of the base officials. Brig. Gen. John DeKorter, commanding general on the base, was on hand all day greeting hundreds of guests. Among the distinguished guests were Brig. Gen. Walter G. Farrell, Deputy Commander of Mae- Rev. Brougher answered: 'All of it.' So, a better way to measure a man should be used. Here are three that really mean something: By his attitude toward God, his fellow man and the things he comes in contact with. When you know these things about a man you can measure him. They are the eternal things that live on. The first real magic carpet since the fabled Arab sent his pixilated rug flying over the parapets 10 centuries ago, is the unwieldy freighter, Otto Mears, as far as several score California lads just home from the wars are concerned. The Mears, of course, is the Liberty ship that turned troop transport to bring them home, when the military command said it couldn't be done. Today (with the 240-ship flotilla officially designated "magic carpet" still slow materializing to carry two million men home) word comes that in a dozen South Pacific harbors, reconversion crews are working—unofficially—on Liberty ships—building their own transportation home—following the lead of the Otto Mears. The normal recoil of the home front from four years of war is not evidenced solely in veterans' troubles or civilian tears. Book stores report that sales of humorous works are reaching giddy heights. Best selling titles include: Stop or I'll Scream, Water on the Brain, I Could be Dreaming and Webster, Unabridged. John Q just wants to laugh for a change! For whatever comfort it may provide, Americans may reflect that whatever the housing pinch is in Anaheim—it's worse some place else. In France, any couple having a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bath must invite a Over 400 saucer-eyed children of the surrounding vicinity will assemble in the Elks club gala decorated auditorium Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock to view the capers and comical antics of clowns direct from Hollywood, who head the entertainment cast of the three-act vaudeville show. Bill Stedman, leading knight, Fullerton resident, is general chairman of all arrangements, with Del Wilkinson, this city, chairman of the show. John Ardaiz, exalted ruler, will greet each child as they enter the lobby, resplendent with a huge sparkling tree. Jolly St. Nick, portrayed by Harwood Larson, Anaheim, will treat the kids with candy, apples and surprises, with other Elk members in the greeting line, Lyman Packard, loyal knight; Del Wilkinson, lecturing knight; Leavitt Ford, esquire; Warren Ashley, chaplain, and Carrol Christie, inner guard, all of this city. Extensive planning by the Elks for the merriest frolicing occasion ever staged, has been in the making for sometime, with all children, to be accompanied by parents, cordially invited to participate. Holiday Schedule For City Library festive this season with gay decorations, and programs for the children are planned with Miss Elva Haskett, Junior librarian reading them the "Christmas Story" at their story hour, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Following the Christmas holiday, reading hours scheduled for next week will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 3 p.m. Miss J. Elizabeth Calnon announced the library will close at 6 p.m. Christmas and New Year's eve. Even before the gates were scheduled to be open a steady stream of cars headed for the base outdoing even the most optimistic expectation of the base officials. Brig. Gen. John DeKinder, commanding general on the base, was on hand all day greeting hundreds of guests. Among the distinguished guests were Brig. Gen. Walter G. Farrell, Deputy Commander of Marine air station for the 11th Naval district, and Capt. M. A. Pierce commanding officer of the Navy Lighter than Air Station. Twelve mayors of Orange county cities accepted the invitation of Gen. Barker to be his guest for the day at the airport. Veteran flyers were assigned to their parties to escort them around the field. Many of the planes came from distant parts of the country. The paratroopers were brought in from Fort Benning, Ga. The P-59 flew over from March Field. Some planes were furnished by the Second Air Force. Veteran flying personnel explained the planes and equipment including a portable radar set. Even the operations building was open to the public. Thousands trooped up to the control tower and the roof for a complete view of the air port. An estimated 2000 cars did not try to enter the field but were parked as far away as a mile from the field and the occupant either viewed the show from the highway or walked the remaining distance for a close-up. Prof. R. E. Dimick of Oregon State college reports that pain containing DDT completely repelled barnacles on submerged ships. No part of England is more than 100 miles from the sea. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1945 100 Attend AAB Display Air Power five thousand spectators, many children, witnessrill-packed exhibition of spring and air force power at the Orange county airere the Santa Ana Army played host to the civilunity. spectacular event was an demonstration of the jetP-59 that thundered the field at a speed in ex400 miles per hour then dicated various maneuvers. high point was a spot by 14 paratroopers, who down in a perfect execuprecision jumping. in the morning until midnoon more than seven cars poured into the drome to create one of most traffic jams in Orange Spectators came from far away as San Diego Springs. line were 23 plains G-E Building Permit Sets Local Record The largest building permit issued here, calling for $750,000 cover the new General Elecplant to be built in Anaheim, handed by R. Nybee, building spector, to H. E. Keel of Blaw-Knox Construction comp. Tuesday. Keel recently arrihere from his Pittsburgh h quarters, and will serve as a instruction superintendent for contractors. Completion of the legal fority paves the way for work start on the project as quicker materials can be assembled. The plant will be situated tract bordered by Julianna, O mercial, Olive and Patt str. Two units will comprise the p which will manufacture varand plastics. The former, first to be structured, will be of two st and both will be of fireproof struction, steel, brick and astor siding being used thro One icy December, 16 long centuries ago, three young women were very unhappy, because their father was too poor to provide dowries for them. A kindly saint named Nicholas filled three bags with gold and put them in the sisters' rooms. Soon they were happily married! That is a true story, of course; for history tells us that Saint Nick got such a glow of pleasure from his good deed that he decided to give up all the other duties of being a saint, and devote himself to making people happy with gifts. He chose the birth of the Man who gave to men the greatest gift of all, the gift so pure and precious that the groping touch of men sullies it—the Golden Rule. All year round Saint Nick works at gift-making in a factory hidden beneath white snow. It is always Christmas there, and so he never grows old or sad. It is the magic he brings with his invisible sleigh on Christmas eve that brings mankind near to comprehension of the gift of gifts. For under the spell of this magic men and women and children give gifts, too—for the joy of giving. Men in war have been known to cease killing each other on Christmas day. It is the magic he brings with his invisible sleigh on Christmas eve that brings mankind near to comprehension of the gift of gifts. For under the spell of this magic men and women and children give gifts, too—for the joy of giving. Men in war have been known to cease killing each other on Christmas day. Stern judges soften in mercy toward the weak and vicious. People who never speak to each other through the year find themselves exchanging cheery greetings. This is only for a little while. Soon Saint Nick is gone—and the Golden Rule becomes dim in consciousness, and men are selfish again. But for that day intolerance and hatred, which are made of selfishness, cannot prevail. A man cannot hate while the selfless spirit of giving is within him. The joy of all the world at Christmas-time, the joy of men of all creeds, is of itself moving evidence that the weary heart of the world moves, if ever so slowly, toward acceptance of the gift of gifts—and with it banishment of war and injustice and fear from the earth. And so, to all— A joyous Christmas! STAFF OF THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE. NEW NAVEL CROP PROMISES GOOD SIZES-HIGH QUALITY There will be plenty of navel oranges this winter with plenty of larger and the popular medium sizes as well, according to information issued early this week. Although the navel crop is expected to be about 3,000 cars less than last year, a yield of almost 45,000 cars is estimated. However, with lower government purchases and products manufacture, more oranges will flow into civilian market channels. Full of juice, of good flavor and color and high in sugar content, the new crop has materially benefitted from ideal growing weather since mid-October, bringing the fruit to maturity ahead of any recent year. Shipping, until recently when heavy movement of troops to the eastern states caused a delay in the return of empty refrigerator cars, showed improvement. It is hoped this is only a temporary situation. The lemon supply for the coming months is thought to be of sufficient quantity to supply the demand, although there isn't any over-supply. Winter shipments are showing the greatest increase over any recent year. Last year at this time there were 300 cars of lemons in stor- Population of County Set at 170,000 for Jan. 1 Population of Orange county on Jan. 1, 1946, will be 170,000, California Taxpayers' association stated today, making public its annual estimate of population of California counties. Population of the county a year ago, the association estimates, was 165,000. The 1940 federal census showed 130,760 people in the county. Since 1940, the county has increased by 39,200 persons, or 30 per cent. Population of the state of California is estimated at 9,250,000 for Jan. 1, 1946, according to the Taxpayers' association. This is a gain of 2,342,600 from the 6,907,-387 persons in the state at the time the April, 1940, census was taken, and is an increase of 34 per cent in less than six years. Population of the state a year ago, Jan. 1, 1945, was 8,917,000. Twenty-six counties in California have had increases 25 per cent or more in population since the 1940 census was taken, the association estimated. Among these are Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Twelve counties have apparently had decreases in population since the 1940 census. The Taxpayers' population estimates are primarily based on the number of children enrolled in the elementary grades of the public schools. Employment records, ration book rolls, etc., are also considered. The estimates include the civilian population; together with Californians in military service. No information is available on military populations located in the state. Butter Scarce? It May Soon be Eastern states caused a delay in the return of empty refrigerator cars, showed improvement. It is hoped this is only a temporary situation. The lemon supply for the coming months is thought to be of sufficient quantity to supply the demand, although there isn't any over-supply. Winter shipments are showing the greatest increase over any recent year. Last year at this time there were 300 cars of lemons in storage, while this year there are between 950 and 1000 cars, thus indicating an extra supply for this winter. Exchange winter shipments last year were up 40 per cent over those of five years ago. Until Dec. 15, shipments were largely 432s and 490s with larger sizes to be shipped after that date. With "old man cold" so prevalent at this time, use of lemons is advocated as a measure against colds and for the treatment of this "inconvenient plague." In the last six years lemons for colds have jumped 152 per cent and the popularity of this pleasant health habit is still on the upswing. Valencia oranges are believed to be another huge crop for the coming harvest with experts predicting that the fruit will be of larger size than the past season. Even though the fruit was small, they were excellent for juicers, being of unusual sugar content and the juice content being exceptionally high. With favorable weather conditions, valencias are expected to yield another bumper crop. Citrus Ceilings To Continue Off For the Present Price ceilings will not be reinstated on citrus fruits at the present time. Stabilization Director Collet announced in Washington Tuesday. The control was lifted November 19. The OPA had requested immediate return of the ceilings. In making his adverse ruling, Collet expressed confidence that higher prices since removal of the ceilings were caused by weather and transportation difficulties. Collet said his department will act promptly if high prices continue, but predicted they will drop soon with the new crop beginning to reach the market. Butter Scarce? It May Soon be Just a Memory Chances that the scarcity of butter may grow worse before conditions improve were seen in some quarters with announcement in Washington this week that release of surplus stocks of the spread has been halted. The government had announced upon ending butter rationing last month that 100,000,000 pounds of government-owned butter would be released for civilian consumption. This was expected to partly fill the breach during the low production period of the winter months. Now the military forces indicate they may need to recall some of that supply. OPA lays the whole situation to the nation's sweet tooth. Much of the cream that should be going into butter is being made into ice cream, where the margin of profit is declared to be more than that of butter. Anaheim grocers admit the situation is serious and that their dealers are unable to assure them just when it will end, probably not until rains bring new pastures in the dairying areas. In the meantime those who had grown accustomed to use of butter substitutes during the days of rationing are finding the supply of those feeling the pinch of a heavy demand. Collet announced in Washington Tuesday. The control was lifted November 19. The OPA had requested immediate return of the ceilings. In making his adverse ruling, Collet expressed confidence that higher prices since removal of the ceilings were caused by weather and transportation difficulties. Collet said his department will act promptly if high prices continue, but predicted they will drop soon with the new crop beginning to reach the market. He also mentioned that Secretary of Agriculture Anderson has urged the industry to move to bring prices to a lower level without government action along that line. Announces Vast Expansion Plan Expenditure of $400,000,000 for new construction over a five-year period was announced today by N. R. Powley, president of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company and its subsidiaries, Southern California Telephone company and Bell Telephone company of Nevada. In releasing this unprecedented program, Mr. Powley stated: "Construction of this program will result in increasing our present investment by almost 50 per cent—this means that our huge undertaking will bring our total plant investment throughout the Pacific coast to an amount aggregating upwards of a billion dollars. "Our immediate task in which real strides are being made is to render service to all who want it and to restore and to take to new heights our prewar service. Execution and speed of the entire program is dependent upon available manpower, materials, money and the level of business conditions."