anaheim-gazette 1946-01-17

COLONY QUIPS Suppose it will not be long before the hum of politics will become audible to most of the posts around here. (Even being deaf as a post will not help.) We might as well indulge in a bit of political gossip, lead with the old chin and bet a nickle we are right. Here it is and, if you will read to the end, we believe we can make ourselves clear—maybe even right—no guarantees. Governor Warren, of course, will run for re-election. Houser definitely will not run for re-election as lieutenant governor. Assemblyman Chas. Lyon of Los Angeles, and Superior Court Judge Goodwin Knight want to run for election to the lieutenant governorship. Warren, elected on the Republican ticket, nevertheless called for a "non-partisan" administration. Many Republican big-wigs agree that is what to do. So, whoever runs for lieutenant governor, on the Republican ticket makes no difference to Warren. Now, it appears that Atty. Gen. Bob Kenny will run for governor on the Democratic ticket. If this is so, Superior Judge Knight will change his plans, and run for attorney general on the Republican ticket. This would leave Assemblyman Lyon the lone GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, though other Republicans might file. It would also bring District Attorney Fred Howser of Los Angeles, Pat Brown of San Francisco and Hoyt of Alameda counties into the wide open attorney general scramble. Kenny probably would be the long democrat. Movement of 1946 Navels Starts; Peak Size of 200 Being Predicted Southern California navel oranges have begun to move market, but volume will not be heavy until late January, cording to the current crop condition report of the Santa railway. Seasonal rains and normal growing condition give rise predictions that fruit sizes, now small, will increase the peak of 200 to the box. Some of that celebrated "unusual" weather that has provided considerable "grist for the mills" of comedians for many, many years, struck the southern part of California during the week just past. High winds caused considerable damage to small ships along the coast, and to trees in various sections surrounding Anaheim. NO DAMAGE HERE This city, however, escaped damage more severe than having sand distributed over streets and sidewalks, and sifted into homes and other buildings, through windows and doors. Wind damage to fruit in some areas, bringing losses through down-grading because of blemishes and punctures, is not conducive to growth. An increasingly tight situation in the nation's supply of lives and poultry feeds is beginning pinch in the Anaheim area. Local dealers are refusing sell any grains unmixed with ers, and mills are threatening put a system of rationing into effect. Animal and poultry feeders being urged by Dave David state director of the Field Ser on the Democratic ticket. If this is so, Superior Judge Knight will change his plans, and run for attorney general on the Republican ticket. This would leave Assemblyman Lyon the lone GOP candidate for lieutenant governor, though other Republicans might file. It would also bring District Attorney Fred Howser of Los Angeles, Pat Brown of San Francisco and Hoyt of Alameda counties into the wide open attorney general scramble. Kenny probably would be the lone democrat running for governor. For lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket, State Senator Jack Shelley will run. Shelley is president of the Central Labor (AF of L) Council in San Francisco. But many CIO people like him. Shelley is quoted first, as saying that he'll support Warren for governor, and, second, of denying that he said it. Assemblyman Lyon and Governor Warren are not the closest of political friends. Some people feel that Shelley and Warren are rather close politically. But Shelley and Kenny are, unquestionably, close politically. Shelley would have the backing of the leaders, at least, of AF of L, and maybe, the CIO too. Kenny would get the CIO support without a question. It is presumed that Warren would receive substantial AF of L support. So what? So its plenty mixed up, and on a statewide basis, the Democrats are better organized than are the Republicans and have a tremendous advantage in registration. No one can tell what will happen—but it will be quite an election year. What the average Anaheim or Orange county voter is interested in is good and honest government. He does not want to be kicked around by government—he wants to do some kicking around himself. All we hope is that the honest independent citizen will have the opportunity to have a candidate that he can shout out loud for, who stands for the things that Orange county needs and stands for. Sherman said: "War is hell" and to this Editor Remsburg of the Vista Press adds: "The hangover isn't exactly a pleasure." Many people have not let their thinking catch up with what is going on today. The yardstick they try to apply has the 1939 date-marked on it and the answer they get is not correct. Its a matter of bringing the old mind up to date and doing a bit of thinking. That is the hardest job the human race has to do along the coast, and to trees in various sections surrounding Anaheim. NO DAMAGE HERE This city, however, escaped damage more severe than having sand distributed over streets and sidewalks, and sifted into homes and other buildings, through windows and doors. Wind damage to fruit in some areas, bringing losses through down-grading because of blemishes and punctures, is not considered extensive in the district surrounding Anaheim. Some damage to citrus trees resulted in sections which received the main force of the wind. In fact, the wind was welcomed ORANGE SIZES SHOWN ON OPA PRICE LIST Grading of oranges evidently will be taken into consideration in arriving at future retail prices on fresh fruit. The weekly release to newspapers for the week of Jan. 17 to and including January 23, lists "market basket prices" on large, medium and small oranges. Previously one price only had been shown for oranges; without mention of size. Large oranges are to be sold at five pounds for 44 cents, down 1 cent over a week ago, according to the list. Medium oranges which, like small oranges, are shown as a "new item," are to sell at five pounds for 35 cents, and small, five pounds for 31 cents. Tangerines, another new item, are priced at 14 cents a pound. by ranchers here, as insurance against cold damage. WIND WELCOME "When the wind blows all day, taking the warm air out, then lays in the evening—look out," is how one orange grower of long experience summed up the matter. A few growers, whose crop was endangered by water rot because of recent rains, were benefitted when the wind dried out the fruit, thereby eliminating the threat. Last week's low temperatures were not as severe as those experienced in December, when the mercury dropped as low as 26 degrees one night and remained there several hours. At that time, the fruit was greener, and therefore more susceptible to frost damage, although it was not believed that real damage to the crop resulted then. VITAL WEEKS AHEAD Good growing weather during the remainder of the season will increase tighter suitability in the nation's supply of lives and poultry feeds is beginning pinch in the Anaheim area. Local dealers are refusing sell any grains unmixed with others, and mills are threatening put a system of rationing into effect. Animal and poultry feeders being urged by Dave David state director of the Field Service branch of the Production Marketing administration Berkeley, through the Orange County AAA committee, to cooperate with the feed conservation program by culling least profitable units and limiting grains protein of others at least feast rates. Feeders also are warned to gear future operations to supplies on hand or available with reasonable surety. BEGAN IN AUGUST The situation has been grown worse since August, according Ted B. Karcher, Anaheim sales and feed dealer. Cotton seed meal is non-existent on the local market, he said, virtually all bran reaching dead locally goes into mashes, which are selling around $3.75 a hickory dredge pounds, up about 5 cents over the price at the beginning of the year. Scratch feed poultry sells at about $3.50 hundred, retail, and dairy feed $3.20. The current feed supply problem arises from a number of contributing factors, according Davidson, who issued the following statement: "Although the 1945-46 supply feed grains and protein, which compared with the estimated number of units of livestock a poultry appears fairly satisfactory, supplies are disappearing an alarming rate. It is apparent that feed will be very difficult." Gazette Ads Pay; Here's the Proof "I should go into the business of buying and selling old buildings," remarked an Anaheim man, calling the Gazette to cancel an advertisement offering for sale an old shed. "Take that advertisement out of this week's issue, for goodness sake! People are driving me half crazy, calling at the office and at my home." Sherman said: "War is hell" and to this Editor Remsburg of the Vista Press adds: "The hangover isn't exactly a pleasure." Many people have not let their thinking catch up with what is going on today. The yardstick they try to apply has the 1939 date-marked on it and the answer they get is not correct. Its a matter of bringing the old mind up to date and doing a bit of thinking. That is the hardest job the human species ever did. With all the delays due to reconversion problems, strikes, shortages and getting "bugs" out of new products, merchants shelves are showing some signs of being better filled to meet the long pull demand. The enterprising merchant is out getting the "goods" and advertising to let the people know where to go to buy. Yep, the place to trade is right here in Anaheim. We have been saying that for over seventy-five years—and still believe it. Tax Collector Don Mozley reports that his office has received more money in first installment taxes than ever before. Over 72 per cent of the total county tax levy was paid before the penalty date of the first installment. We always knew that Don was a very efficient young man but to coax that much money out in the first period is no small feat. Some private businesses will now probably be offering him a job—we hope he stays with the county. LOCAL YOUTHS ENLIST Fredrick W. Curran, 18, son of J. W. Curran, 754 North Paulina street, and Pedro Delgado, Jr., also 18, route 3, Anaheim, were among Orange county youths who recently joined the navy at the recruiting office in Santa Ana. Last week's low temperatures were not as severe as those experienced in December, when the mercury dropped as low as 26 degrees one night and remained there several hours. At that time, the fruit was greener, and therefore more susceptible to frost damage, although it was not believed that real damage to the crop resulted then. VITAL WEEKS AHEAD Good growing weather during the remainder of the season will have a great deal to do with the final result, growers declare. Orchard heaters were lighted when temperatures dipped to the danger mark during early morning hours Thursday. Some areas in the district reported temperatures as low as 28 degrees, but smudging was confined largely to lemons and tender nursery stock. Harvesting of the navel orange crop in the San Joaquin valley is (Continued on Page 6) Pacific Fruit Express Buys 2000 New Refrigerator Cars Purchase of 2000 new railroad refrigerator cars at a cost about $12,000,000 has been authorized for Pacific Fruit Express company by its joint owners, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. The new cars will have latest devices to make them the most modern of their type in the world, according to K. V. Plummer, vice-president and general manager of Pacific Fruit Express. Last year, despite car builders' difficulties, the company obtained delivery of 1,000 new cars, costing $5,296,000, to help haul an all-time record volume of perishables. This all-time volume is expected to be approximated again in 1946. Hope is that most of the 2,000 additional cars will be delivered in time to help speed crops of next fall and winter to market. Refrigerator cars of the nation carriers have been pooled in an endeavor to bring about equitable distribution among all shippers. The number of such cars available has declined 2,756 since Pearl Harbor, because many of cars wore out in wartime traffic but the Pacific Fruit Express company which claims to operate the world's largest refrigerator fleet, has more than maintained its contribution to the pool, states. As of recent count, the PFE had 36,528 serviceable cars in the pool, compared with 36,260 shortly after Pearl Harbor. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1946 Navels Starts; Predicted have begun to move to wy until late January, acon report of the Santa Fe ing condition give rise to small, will increase to a cute Shortage of Feed Grains reported Here increasingly tight situation nation's supply of livestock poultry feeds is beginning to in the Anaheim area. real dealers are refusing to ny grains unmixed with othand mills are threatening to system of rationing into efmal and poultry feeders are urged by Dave Davidson, director of the Field Service Los Angeles Man New Shrine Head VIERLING KERSEY Shrine Potentate Educator Chief Of Southland’s 12,500 Shriners Permits Call For Building 16 New Homes Anticipated building activities in the post-war era "got off to a running start" here during the first two weeks of 1946, with issuance of 23 building permits, calling for total investment of $185,-000. Included are 16 residences, in construction of which $100,600 will be expended. Twelve range from $6000 to $8500 each. The fruit packing industry tops the list of January's first-half permits, with two permits calling for construction costing $20,000 each. One was taken out by the Orange Belt Fruit Distributors, which recently purchased the Arena packinghouse at 805 East Center street and now has an addition to that plant under construction. WAREHOUSE PLANNED The other, issued to Winckler & Smith Citrus Products Co., covers a new warehouse adjacent to BENN “Just Call Me ‘Your Honor’” JACK BENNY, slated to political history by holdi office of mayor of three—Anaheim, Azusa and monga—all at one time. Educator Chief Of Southland’s 13,500 Shriners Dr. Vierling Kersey, superintendent of Los Angeles city schools, has taken his newly-elected office as illustrious potentate, Al Malaikah temple of the Shrine of North America, with jurisdiction from San Luis Obispo to the San Diego county line, and from the Arizona border to the shores of the Pacific. Potentate Kersey is chieftain of 13,500 nobles in southern California. A native son of California, Dr. Kersey was a member of the first graduation class at Polytechnic high school, Los Angeles, in its first class. He attended U. C. L. A. with the class of 1911, and was awarded his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees by the University of Southern California, from which he later received a Doctor of Padagogy certificate. In addition he holds LLD degrees from both Whitier college and Redlands university. WAS STATE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Kersey was superintendent of public instruction for the state of California from 1929 until 1937 when he took the position he has held continuously since, with city schools of Los Angeles. The new potentate has been active in Masonic circles the last 28 years, first affiliating with Elysian lodge No. 418 in Los Angeles. He is a member of the Los Angeles Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons, holding the degree of knight commander court of honor. His Knight Templar affiliations are with the Los Angeles Commandery No. 9; and he served as orator of Al Malaikah temple of Los Angeles for several years, before becoming oriental guide, high priest and prophet, assistant rabban and chief rabban. He “makes the San Fernando valley his home,” residing with his family on a ranch between North Hollywood and Van Nuys. His son, a marine corps officer, was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received on Iwo Jima. WAREHOUSE PLANNED The other, issued to Winckler & Smith Citrus Products Co., covers a new warehouse adjacent to their present plant at 408 South Atchison street. Bids are being asked and construction will start as soon as contracts are let. The company also has plans for a new building to house its dehydrator equipment. Work was to have started last month on that project, but now has been postponed, at least until late summer. Next on the list, in relation to amount of investment, is a new store and market building to cost $16,000. It will be constructed for David Claussen at 722 North Los Angeles street. Other projected construction for business-purposes includes a service station at 350 East Center street, to be constructed by the Union Oil Co. at a cost of $8000; alteration by Don Frank of the store front at 241 West Center street, $5000; and construction by L. F. Lowrey of a building at 900 North Los Angeles to house a malt shop. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Victor J. Bonnat took out three permits Monday for as many residences at 522, 526 and 560 North Bush street, two of which will cost $8000 each and the other $7000. Other permits for residential construction, as listed by City Building Inspector R. Nyboe, are: L. E. South, 500 North Bush street, $7000; James Duton, 118 Elm street, $5000; Eunice C. Pool, 114 Elm street, $5000; Harry L. Shofer, 914 North Palm street, $8300; A. C. Moran, 741 and 745 North Sabina steret, two dwellings, $6000 each. Mr. and Mrs. K. Vilott, 951 North Helena street, $8000; Edward Laufman, 805 North Sabina street, $6500; M. J. Blair, 855 South Claudina street, $7000; Fred A. Maas, 516 East South street, $1500; Rex Construction Co., 707 South Olive street, $6000; T. B. Kirkhart, 911 North Palm street, $8500; and Russel Dunn, 121 Santa Fe, $2800. In addition, six permits were issued up to January 15 for minor construction, alterations and re-construction. JACK BENNY, slated to political history by holdout office of mayor of three counties—Anaheim, Azusa and monga—all at one time. Am Honored Benny Wires G Following is text of newspaper early this week: one of the leading politics. Mr. Jack Benny, National Broadcasting Co. Los Angeles, Calif. Please advise, not exceed—will you accept duties Cucamonga, being current acceptance be conditional County Youth Symphony. S15 NL PD—LOS ANGELES CHET BURKE—NEWS EDITOR ANAHAM HONORED AND DEFINED ANAHEIM AZUSA AND HAVE VIOLIN POST IN WOULD BE A GREAT IN ORCHESTRA ADDRESS REGARDS— Preliminary War Is Under Way G-E Plant Site Activities preliminary to ginning of actual construction work on the new General Electric plant here got under way week, with start of erection temporary frame building house offices of the contract field forces, and with drilling a well to provide water for the plant. No estimate is obtainable regarding when construc tion of the manufacturing bus will begin. However, it is apparent absence of material supply the building site, and from key edge of general conditions material industry, that succivity is not imminent. Officer Miranda Not Just a 'Cop' Their minds full of a Christmas eve cutting affray at the same spot, which sent one participant to a hospital and the other to superior court to await trail on a felony count, Officers Bowen and DeCock lost no time Monday midnight in responding to an SOS from a pool hall in the 100 block on North Los Angeles street. This time it was but a scuffle among four Mexican Nationals. The quartette faced Judge Frank Tausch in city court Tuesday morning, pleading guilty and being fined $25 each. Booking of the prisoners was deferred until morning arrival of Officer Miranda, when it developed none spoke English, and the night sergeant, about the same amount of Spanish. Miranda then doubled in the role of interpreter for the court at the trial. AIR MAIL LETTER 4 YEARS ARRIVING Lt. Mary Newell received a registered air mail letter at Santa Ana Army Air base Monday, written by a friend, a pilot in the famed Flying Tigers. "The Japs came over today," it stated. The lieutenant glanced at the date—Dec. 2, 1941—and remarked, "Now I know why they called it 'the Far East!'" Mr. and Mrs. K. Vilott, 951 North Helena street, $8000; Edward Laufman, 805 North Sabina street, $6500; M. J. Blair, 855 South Claudina street, $7000; Fred A. Maas, 516 East South street, $1500; Rex Construction Co., 707 South Olive street, $6000; T. B. Kirkhart, 911 North Palm street, $8500, and Russel Dunn, 121 Santa Fe, $2800. In addition, six permits were issued up to January 15 for minor construction, alterations and repair, calling for expenditure of from $200 to $1000 each, for a total of $3600. Council Agrees To Spend $10,300 For Parking Lots The city council voted Tuesday night to invest $10,300 in four lots for automobile parking. Three of the lots, with combined frontage of 140 feet on West Chartres street between Los Angeles and Lemon street, will cost $7300. They are owned by the Backs estate, Southern County bank and August Schumacher. The other will cost $3000. It is owned entirely by the Southern County bank. Situated opposite the city fire station, on the west side of the 100 block of South Claudina street, it is described as lot 14, block A, Center tract, and is 50 feet wide. Work of developing the property for downtown parking is to start as soon as the lots are out of escrow. They will be black-topped and lighted. The action was in line with recommendation of the Parking and Traffic committee of the Anaheim chamber of commerce, the council was told. Felt is a material made from wool, hair, fur or mixtures. No estimate is obtainable legally regarding when construction of the manufacturing building will begin. However, it is apparent that absence of material supplies in the building site, and from key edge of general conditions of material industry, that success is not imminent. Workmen, under direction H. E. Keel, construction superintendent for the Blaw-Knox construction Co., the project's general contractors, began work on day on the temporary building. R. J. Quast & S. Anaheim, plumbing contract are laying water lines and installing plumbing fixtures for the offices. Gilbert and Stern of Ana have the contract for trical wiring, which will be stalled as soon as the temporary structure is completed. In meantime, Blaw-Knox are occupying temporary space in chamber of commercial headquarters on North Los Angeles street. R. F. Cuttle of Norwalk Mo started drilling a 10-inch well provide the plant's water supply. Claude Schutter, General Tric resident engineer, arrived Monday from his headquarters in Schenectady, N. Y., will remain until the project is completed. Schutter augments executives of the Blaw-Knox firm. They are in addition Superintendent Keel: H. G. O. bank, field engineer; William Bycott, field purchasing agent; and C. L. Carlson, field accountant, all of whom represent chemical plants division of company, of which E. W. Fox vice-president, is head. Mrs. O. son is serving temporarily as fice secretary. ZETTE JULY 17, 1946 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 12 BENNY TO ACCEPT "Just Call Me 'Your Honor'" Anaheim-Azusa-Cucamonga Mayor Won't Insist on Soloing With Youth Symphony, but Lauds Idea Jack Benny will accept the combined offices of mayor of the three cities—Anaheim, Azusa and Cucamonga—which gained fame via the train caller on his recent radio program, if and when the honor is offered. With the usual determination which ever characterizes this newspaper's quest of the truth for its readers, the Gazette has obtained the answer to the burning political question of the day: Will Benny accept? Chambers of commerce representatives of the three progressive communities, whose names lent themselves to such lilting rhythm as they rolled from the tongue of the train announcer, gathered here last Friday night and decided to make the offer. PLAIN MUD-SLINGING? Rumor was rife that Benny had been approached previously, as is the custom when political matters are to be settled "in smoke-filled rooms," and that he was holding off for additional honors as first violin soloist with the Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra. A Fred-All en-touch was seen in declarations by some that it was not so much Benny's evaluation of his own musical talent, as the intriguing sound of the 'Am Honored and Delighted,' Benny Wires Gazette Editor Following is text of telegrams, through exchange of which this newspaper early this week obtained for its readers the answer to one of the leading political questions of the day: Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 13, 1946. Mr. Jack Benny, National Broadcasting Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Please advise, not exceed 300 words, press rate—collect, of course—will you accept duties as honorary mayor Anaheim, Azusa and Cucamonga, being currently rumored political circles? Also, will acceptance be conditional on additional post as violin soloist Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra? CHET BURKE, News Editor, Anaheim (Calif.) Gazette. S15 NL PD—LOS ANGELES CALIF 13 CHET BURKE—Jan. 14 AM 7 A4 NEWS EDITOR ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM CALIF—AM HONORED AND DELIGHTED TO BE HONORARY MAYOR ANAHEIM AZUSA AND CUCAMONGA NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE VIOLIN POST IN YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BUT WOULD BE A GREAT IDEA PROVIDING EVERY MEMBER OF ORCHESTRA ADDRESSES ME AS YOUR HONOR 'THANK YOU REGARDS' JACK BENNY. Preliminary Work Is Under Way at G-E Plant Site Activities preliminary to beginning of actual construction work on the new General Electric plant here got under way this week, with start of erection of a temporary frame building to use offices of the contractor's aid forces, and with drilling of well to provide water supply to the plant. No estimate is obtainable local-regarding when construction in the manufacturing building begins. However, it is apparent fromence of material supplies on building site, and from knowledge of general conditions of the material industry, that such activity is not imminent. Thumbnail Sketch Of 'Mayor' Benny Destined to flash across political skies with the sudden brilliance of a meteor—yeah, even with the dazzling splendor of a comet hurtling from the outer regions that only radio may reach—a small bit of humanity made its first entrance on this mundane stage via a Chicago hospital, way back in '94. February, it was; February 14, in fact. Now, more than a half-century later, that Valentine Babe—Benny Kubelsky—seems a cinch to upset history's apple cart, by donning with one nonchalant gesture, robes of office tailored for three men. Anaheim . . . Azusa . . . Cucamonga! Synonymous, almost, with the name, "Benny." Their grateful chambers of commerce, with characteristic magnanimity for a plug for "the best little custom when political matters are to be settled "in smoke-filled rooms," and that he was holding off for additional honors as first violin soloist with the Orange County Youth Symphorly Orchestra. A Fred-All en-touch was seen in declarations by some that it was not so much Benny's evaluation of his own musical talent, as the intriguing sound of the musical organization's "middle" name, that was causing the prospective "his honor" to hesitate. The Gazette decided to settle both questions at one fell swoop. A wire was dispatched, as may be seen from the accompanying text. Benny's answer—prepaid, too, mind you!—came as early Monday morning as delivery of night letters permits. Its text also is reproduced on this page. SMACKS OF NEW DEAL! With all the nonchalance of a New Dealer, Jack Benny shatters a precedent that has stood, it is believed, since the nation was founded. He will go down in history, apparently, as the first man ever to hold the office of mayor of three cities, simultaneously. However, the language in which he couches his reply reminds quite familiarly of that famous Republican, Teddy Roosevelt. His "delighted" leaves citizens of Anaheim, Azusa and Cucamonga wondering whether the man they will share as mayor is a member of which party. CLINCHES AZUSA'S CLAIM And, incidentally, Azusa, which is rumored to have received its name because it claims to have everything, from A to Z in the U.S.A., now certainly has just right to that claim! (Continued on Page 6) MAYOR'S FRIENDS DENY HE WILL INVADE RADIO Mayor Charles A. Pearson, confined to his home by illness, is not available for a statement on the Benny matter, as this issue goes to press. "His Honor" bears the reputation, however, of being "a man always willing to give a young fellow a break," but that proclivity has been confirmed, in the past, to his truck and transfer business, rather than associated with the mysteries and dignity of his public office. Pearson's friends vehement... Now, more than a half-century later, that Valentine Babe—Benny Kubelsky—seems a cinch to upset history's apple cart, by donning with one nonchalant gesture, robes of office tailored for three men. Anaheim . . . Azusa . . . Cucamonga! Synonymous, almost, with the name, "Benny." Their grateful chambers of commerce, with characteristic magnanimity for a plug for "the best little town on earth," have combined to lay honors at the feet of the man who has caused them to appear as dots on maps other than those (Continued on Page 6) It COULD Happen Here GET AWAY BOYS-YA BOTHER ME! I'M MAKING MY DEBUT AS SOLDIST WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SYMPHONY NEXT WEEK! LET'S GET IN TH' GROOVE JACKSON...AN...YER HONOR! BUT MR. BENNY! WE WANT TO MAKE YOU HONORARY MAYOR OF ANAHEIM, AZUSA & CUCAMONGA! GAZETTE CARTOONIST HOWARD REITER takes a somewhat cynical view of the value Jack Benney—celebrated star of screen and radio—puts on the two honors he is expected to be offered in the immediate future.