anaheim-gazette 1946-02-21

COLONY QUIPS National Brotherhood week, now being celebrated, is a challenge to every individual calling himself an American. The idea of the brotherhood of man is certainly not new and certain has not been overworked in the last few thousand years. Americans, in their more introspective moments, like to think our form of government has given more liberty to the individual, regardless of his creed or color, than any other we know about. And this is perhaps true to a great extent. However, when you read and hear some of the stories of racial intolerance here in America it makes one wonder just how far the human species has advanced from the days when the Caesars were making whole nations slaves. Four young college graduates, all war veterans, are doing a fine job in telling this story to many of our service clubs. They cite the injustices to the families of American veterans of Japanese ancestry, the beating of Jewish children on Boston streets and the election of a Detroit mayor in which the major issue was the Negro question. These things are happening in America where we live under the Bill of Rights, where we have financed a war to determine, among other things, if there were really "super" races living on this earth. We realize that no race or creed has a monopoly on individuals who do not measure up to the better things we all were taught. The thing to do, we believe, is to sit right down before a mirror and look yourself right in the eye and determine World War I. The family hides in southern California 1939, and in Anaheim more five years. The condition of the youth was noticed by his parents he was 6 months old and they still resided at Fort Sark., where Vernon was An older sister was standing him on the porch of their awaiting return of their from work. When she seated baby in a chair, his hip broken. TREATED BY SPECIALIST His parents have had him amined and treated by specimen over a wide area of the U States, and to date none has much hope for his recovery. Vernon's condition attracted attention of the cartoonist, These things are happening in America where we live under the Bill of Rights, where we have financed a war to determine among other things, if there were really "super" races living on this earth. We realize that no race or creed has a monopoly on individuals who do not measure up to the better things we all were taught. The thing to do, we believe, is to sit right down before a mirror and look yourself right in the eye and determine just where the gleam is located. Be true to yourself. Truth in itself is a wonderful tonic. Truth in yourself will do your neighbor good, too. That great religious teacher, Jesus Christ, gave mankind this injunction: "Love thy neighbor as thyself." If Brotherhood week would make just a few of us try to live up to this maxim this old world would truly be a batter place in which to live. YOU try it. President Truman announced the other day that all flour would henceforth have to be milled from a larger percentage of the wheat. That means our bread will not be as white but will have a light brown color. We don't know what this brown bread will do to the average person. A friend told us it would tend to bring on delirium-trumens. Most folks have presence of mind; the trouble is absence of thought ... "A mosquito will always bite a rabbit in preference to a human being," we are told. The trouble may be that the mosquito can't catch a rabbit ... Some persons are so curious about where the wicked are going that they follow them to see ... when you ask a friend for an honest opinion, don't be angry when you get it ... A man can have the last word with his wife, but it better be "Yes, my dear" ... The reason we are denied the gift to see ourselves as others see us is that we wouldn't believe our own eyes ... Just around the corner is spring; the season of the year when the davenport and the plano change corners ... We begin to reach the age of discretion when we wonder if sin is worth what it costs ... Freedom of speech is a poor excuse for folks talking when they have nothing to say ... A man makes the first faint beginning of wisdom when he becomes convinced that he really doesn't know much. G-E Excavation, Concrete Work Are Under Way Considerable construction activity at the site of the new General Electric plants, to be erected at a cost of an estimated three-quarters of a million dollars in Anaheim's rapidly developing industrial district, is apparent to the casual visitor to the area. Excavations have been made for concrete footings, apparently of both the varnish ingredient plant, first scheduled for construction, and for the larger plastics plant, to come later. Forms are in place, or in process of being placed, and apparently some concrete has been poured. A tunnel is being driven under nearby railroad tracks, probably for the purpose of carrying pipes intended for such uses as gas, sewage, etc. THEY WON'T TALK While representatives of the Blaw-Knox Construction company, general contractors for the project, are reticent to discuss plans and progress of the work, it is apparent from absence of stock piles of material, that rapid progress of actual above-continued on Page 2. Gazette Cities-Counties Figure Prove Accurate With but slight variance preliminary estimates given newspaper two weeks ago by Thomas H. Kuchel, then a member of the state senate, who has been appointed by Gov. Warren to succeed the late B. Riley as state controller California Taxpayers' association has released figures on amends to be received by Orange county and its cities under the 90-mile dollar construction and eminent act. Originating in the assembly Field bill and popular known as the "cities-counties-bill," it was passed over Governor Warren's veto earlier month, and will become a law days after the present special session of the legislature adjourned. Adjournment of the legislation last Tuesday night means that the cities-counties bill will come a law on May 21. CITY'S SHARE $98,867? Orange county and the city this county stand to receive 596,987, of which the county will get $849,000, and Ana $98,867, the association says. Youth Symphony To Appear in Fullerton Mar. 5 Announcement is being made of the appearance of the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Miss Norma Perkins, organizer of the group of artists, at Fullerton on Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 8:15 that evening. Appearing in that city last summer, the recreational commission of the city of Fullerton has requested that the orchestra arrange another appearance there, requests from citizens prompting the commission to forward their request to the Anaheim Kiwanis club, sponsors of the orchestra. Organized in 1942, the Orange County Youth Symphony orchestra has gained national recognition through the Kiwanis International Magazine and through their appearances in the southland, being received most enthusiastically in each of the cities where they have appeared. Commission members in Fullerton have announced that admission charges are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students of all schools, including junior college. Red Cross Fund Campaign Will Begin March 1 Anaheim’s goal in the annual Red Cross fund-raising campaign, which begins March 1, has been announced by A.J. Schutte, chairman of the drive, as $23,600. However, but $8200 of that amount must be raised this year, as a result of more than $15,000 remaining in the local chapter’s treasury from last year. A combination of reduced expenses because of the war’s end, economical operation of the local chapter, and the fact that all fund workers are unpaid volunteers is responsible for the treasury surplus, Schutte declares. The national goal is $100,000. This is less than half the amount raised last year, as a result of the end of the war, which has curtailed Red Cross expenses materially. The city’s share in 1945 was set at $28,500, but this was almost doubled, with almost $50,000 finally being raised here. Red Cross leaders stress that, although the war is ended, it did not entirely remove need for humanitarian services performed by the organization. While those demands are materially lessened, they are just as real in reconverting for the purpose of carrying pipes intended for such uses as gas, sewage, etc. THEY WON’T TALK While representatives of the Blaw-Knox Construction company, general contractors for the project, are reticent to discuss plans and progress of the work, it is apparent from absence of stock piles of material, that rapid progress of actual above-continued on Page 2. Roy G. Helsing Reenlists in Army Roy G. Helsing of 706 N. Zeyn street, this city, whoceived his honorable discharge from the army lost month, has enlisted in the service for an additional 13 months of duty in regular army. At present he unassigned. Enlisting on June 28, 1944 spent his service period at McClellan, Ala., his reenlistment post. He was attached to C. 14th training battalion, L. N. C., in the infantry. ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL time in an electric wheel 2 South Olive street, with ernon. He has had broken World War I. The family has reced in southern California since 9, and in Anaheim more than years. The condition of the youth first noticed by his parents when was 6 months old and while still resided at Fort Smith, where Vernon was born. older sister was standing with on the porch of their home, biting return of their father in work. When she seated the by in a chair, his hip was kken. RELEASED BY SPECIALISTS His parents have had him exnued and treated by specialists or a wide area of the United ies, and to date none has held tho hope for his recovery. ernon's condition attracted the mention of the cartoonist, Robert Benny Postpones Local Radio Show Bob Wachsman, publicity chairman for the Jack Benny radio show, has informed the local chamber of commerce that the Benny broadcast scheduled for Anaheim for Feb. 25, has been postponed until a later date. Benny is now at Palm Springs recuperating from a recent ill-ness. The program now is being broadcast from there. Wachsman promises, however, that the Benny radio show will be staged here before the end of the season in May. Valencia Hotel Building Sells; $110,000 Involved Acquisition this week of title to the Valencia hotel building, at the southeast corner of Center and Lemon streets, by the propitorier of the Valencia, his father and his brother, highlights recent local real estate deals. Cash involved in the transaction is reported to be $110,000. Purchasers are William C. Mc- Grand Jury Score: Hospital DelWould Abolish County Counsel Simultaneous with unanimous adoption of a resolupressing "disapproval of indifference of the board ovisors of Orange county" for failure to report whait will take to correct existing conditions at the counpital, the county grand jury has "respectfully" submthat board: Recommendation that the board abolish the office of county counsel, and reassign its duties to the office of the district attorney; Another recommendation that the court house, hall of records and court house annex buildings be painted and renovated immediately; A report that the "office of county purchasing agent is in capable hands," complimenting Mrs. Glad Bower "on the effeclent handling of her office;" A statement that "we have checked the Fair Funds and they appear to be in order, handled as are all county funds by Mr. Eckel; And concluded, "We have checked the advertising funds and they appear to be in order. The county has increased the budget for the fiscal year. We Three Entries: Start Political Pot to Boilim With but a week left filings close next Thursdorfor election April 9 of thrubers of the city council, three "hats" already in in rumor is rife in local circles regarding whose will appear on the final P Oscar W. Heying and H. Boney, incumbents, a Lee Laird filed nominations with City Clerk CliffGriffith Monday. They w entrants in the race for REATED BY SPECIALISTS His parents have had him exposed and treated by specialists for a wide area of the United States, and to date none has held with hope for his recovery. Vernon's condition attracted the mention of the cartoonist, Robert Ley, a decade or more ago, and picture appeared in one of hey's cartoons in many newsers in this and other counsels. At that time, however, he suffered but 15 fractures. He felt uneasy and philosophical but the whole matter, Vernon is looking forward to returnto his classes. He even hopes he may be allowed to return the chair and to the odd jobs— ends, newspaper delivery and like—with which he earns his net money, as he trundles out the city's streets in his only nuns of locomotion. AZETTE CITIES-COUNTIES FIGURES PROVE ACCURATE With but slight variance from minary estimates given this spaper two weeks ago by Hon. Miss H. Kuchel, then a memof the state senate, who since been appointed by Gov. Earl ren to succeed the late Harry Riley as state controller, the formeria Taxpayers' association released figures on amounts he received by Orange county its cities under the 90-millionair construction and employt act. Originating in the assembly as Field bill and popularly own as the "cities-counties" it was passed over GoverWarren's veto earlier this th, and will become a law 91 after the present special session of the legislature adjourns. Journment of the legislature Tuesday night means that cities-counties bill will be a law on May 21. Y'S SHARE $98,867? Orange county and the cities in county stand to receive $1,-987, of which the county itself get $849,000, and Anaheim 867, the association says. ACQUISITION this week of title to the Valencia hotel building, at the southeast corner of Center and Lemon streets, by the proprietor of the Valencia, his father and his brother, highlights recent local real estate deals. Cash involved in the transaction is reported to be $110,000. Purchasers are William C. McDermott, Jr., who has operated the Valencia since August 15, 1944; William C. McDermott, Sr., of Santa Ana, and Dr. A. M. McDermott of North Hollywood. The sellers are listed as Lee Sax and Lora Pack, both of Beverly Hills. BUILDING 75x150 FEET The four-story building, of brick and concrete fireproof con­ruction, fronts approximately 75 feet on the south side of Center street, and extends south along Lemon street 150 feet, with a private alley at the rear. In addition to the Valencia, one of the leaders among Anaheim's hotels, the building houses the Southern Counties bank and Masterson's women's wear shop, both fronting on Center street. In the rear of the bank is a retail store room, fronting on Lemon, which has not been occupied in recent months. A basement extends entirely under the building. The site was occupied by the old Commercial hotel in early days of Anaheim. The present building replaced that building, a frame structure, in 1916. It was constructed by the late John Ziegler. Both the Valencia hotel and the Southern Counties bank have occupied the building since its completion. Mrs. Ted Masterson, the former Mabel Ziegler, daughter of the builder, operates Masterson's women’s wear shop in the building. The hotel contains 58 rooms, of which 18 are equipped with baths. William G. McDermott, Jr., resides in the hotel with his wife and four children. The latter attend local schools, Don being a student at Fullerton Junior college; Billy, Anaheim Union high (Continued on Page 2) COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT IS IN CAPABLE HANDS," complimenting Mrs. Glad Bower "on the effe­fficient handling of her office;" A statement that "we have checked the Fair Funds and they appear to be in order, handled as are all county funds by Mr. Eckel; And concluded, "We have checked the advertising funds and they appear to be in order. The county has increased the budget for the fiscal year. We do nont have any recommendations for change." The grand jury's chiding resolution expressing disapproval of the board's "indifference" on the hospital matter recalls that it made a report January 15 to the board, containing recommendations "deemed necessary for improvement in the condition of and the conducting of the Orange county hospital, and . . . requested said board to acknowledge receipt of said recommendations before Feb. 14, 1946." NOT IN SYMPATHY? The original report, the resolu­tion points out, also requested the board to indicate what action it would take to correct conditions and administration of the institu­tion. It adds that the board has not acknowledged receipt of the recommendations or taken any official action on them, "and said grand jury now unanimously feel that said board may not be in sympathy with improving conditions existing at, or improving the manner of conducting said hospital." The recommendations are not generally considered to have force in law, and so far as has been learned, the body has not issued any indictments as a result of its stinging criticism of hospital matters. Dr. Harry Zaiser, county superintendent, resigned suddenly only a few days before the grand jury's report was made public. He had been head of the institution since its founding 31 years ago. WHEELS IN MOTION Reports are that the newest blast by the grand jury has left the supervisors outwardly unruffled. Members explain that, while the original report of the jury was not acknowledged, as (Continued on Page 7) Now It Can Be Told: Pilot Helped For Low Flying A low-flying plane whiz­zed" housetops in Anaheim various occasions last D brought protests from ir­zens. Newspapers were critic­ ignoring the matter in the columns. Such action was at re­city, county and military cities who warned that William G. McDermott, Jr., resides in the hotel with his wife and four children. The latter attends local schools, Don being a student at Fullerton Junior college; Billy, Anaheim Union high (Continued on Page 2) WHEELS IN MOTION Reports are that the newest blast by the grand jury has left the supervisors outwardly unruffled. Members explain that, while the original report of the jury was not acknowledged, as (Confined on Page 7) Expand Hospital Program Dr. John R. Moore, left above, chief surgeon of the Shriners' Hospital in Philadelphia, explains a new type of brace for treatment of crippled children to Imperial Potentate Woodfield (center) and W. Freeland Kendrick, chairman of the hospitals' national board of trustees. NEW YORK CITY—The fight against all crippling diseases affecting children will be accelerated on a nation-wide scale through the 15 Shriners' Hospitals for Crippled Children, it was announced here by William H. Woodfield, Jr., of San Francisco, Imperial Potentate of the Shrine of North America. The new program has been approved by Dr. J. Albert Key, president of the American Orthopedic Association. The Shriners are awarding three fellowships in orthopedic surgery, and three scholarships in orthopedic nursing. A research project is underway. Convalescent homes at all Shriners' Hospitals will provide occupational therapy courses. Present facilities and equipment of the 15 hospitals are being expanded. During the past twenty-five years more than 100,000 children, admitted without regard to race; creed or color, have been either healed or greatly improved in Shriners' Hospitals. "It is our hope," Imperial Potentate Woodfield said, "that eventually no child suffering any orthopedic ailment will ever, because of lack of funds, suffer the slightest neglect." ZETTE RY 21, 1946 TEN PAGES NUMBER 17 Hospital Delay; County Counsel Post is adoption of a resolution exerence of the board of superfailure to report what action conditions at the county hosas "respectfully" submitted to Three Entries Start Political Pot to Boiling With but a week left before filings close next Thursday noon for election April 9 of three members of the city council, and with three "hats" already in the ring, rumor is rife in local political circles regarding whose names will appear on the final ballot. Oscar W. Heying and Robert H. Boney, incumbents, and Ross Lee Laird filed nomination petions with City Clerk Charles E. Griffith Monday. They were first entrants in the race for the three Yep, War's Over; But Don't 'Pitch' Ration Book Yet! Housewives are warned by the office of price administrator to retain in their possession war ration book four, now used only to obtain sugar. Although the currently valid sugar stamp No. 39, is the last stamp in war ration book four that is specifically labeled for purchase of sugar, spare stamps in that book will be designated as sugar stamps from time to time. For this reason, war ration book four should be retained even after sugar stamp 39 has been used, OPA emphasized. Sugar stamp No. 40. missing from book four, was used for the 1944 home canning program, OPA reminds. BROWNS BEGIN TRAINING GRIND HERE TUESDAY By CHET BURKE The crack of seasoned ash on sewn horsehide echoes these days in the vicinity of La Palma park, with a professional tang spiced with the "peppery" chatter of the professional baseball player "talking it up" for encouragement of his fellow players—and himself. Members of the Browns, St. Louis' entry into the American league, arrived in force Tuesday morning and "took over"—not only La Palma park for spring training, but most of the available hotel rooms and many "spare" bedrooms in private homes, as well. Not only that, they have "takeen over" the hearts of the citi-zens, as well, for they seem to be as clean-cut a bunch of specimens of verile young American manhood as has breathed the air and enjoyed the vaunted sunshine. Brown Sidelights The Browns' party was complete when Al Connors showed up, like a bell weather leading the flock. Long in charge of big and little league affairs for the Missouri Pacific Lines traffic department in St. Louis, Al has trouped with the Browns and other teams to training sites, varied and sunny. When his charges were unloaded from train to bus at El Monte, rather than being brought closer to Anaheim at Pomona, Connors showed accustomed combined Irish quick-wittedness and railroad quick-thinking by "laying it onto" the Southern Pacific representative. Incidentally, Al is quick to explain that cane he carries. "Early piety affected the old legs; I ain't gone Hollywood!" he exclaims. Seven boys in the Mancusso family, but only Gus and Frank play baseball—professionally, that is. Southern hospitality extends to the Southland, Said Lyman Nisely, owner of the Anaheim-Pickwick taxi line, on meeting those Browns who are stopping at the Valencia hotel: "You fellows don't particularly look like fares to me, what with orders to 'hoof it' to and from the ball park, with the early-to-bed rules, but think up the things you'd like to see around town, then catch the cab I drive, empty, and hop in—it's on the house." "How're you fixed up there," solicitously inquired Bill McDermott, "mine host" of the Valencia, as Trainer Bob Bauman stepped from the elevator to the lobby, after being shown to his room. "Jake," was the reply. "All I need now is some sore muscles to rub." "No Budweiser?" ejaculated some of the "civilian" members of the party, incredulously. "What kind of a country is this?" To folks from the town Anheuser-Busch made famous, it's inconceivable that any section can exist without their favorite brew. Fred Rath, business associate of Secretary Charley DeWitt, isn't so large as some of the Brownie athletes, but he's an automobile- American league, arrived in force Tuesday morning and "took over"—not only La Palma park for spring training, but most of the available hotel rooms and many "spare" bedrooms in private homes, as well. Not only that, they have taken over" the hearts of the citizens, as well, for they seem to be as clean-cut a bunch of specimens of verile young American manhood as has breathed the air and enjoyed the vaunted sunshine of the Southland in many a moon. The vanguard of the contingent, BROWNS GAMES HERE March 3—Pittsburgh Pirates, National League March 6—Pittsburgh Pirates—National League March 7—Seattle Seals, West Coast League March 19—Chicago Cubs, National League March 20 — Chicago White Sox, American League March 25—Chicago Cubs, National League March 27—Chicago Cubs, National League which numbers some 80 members, arrived over the week-end. Among them were Bill DeWitt, Brownie vice-president, and Luke Sewell, manager of the team. Those two, and Mrs. Sewell, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lee' Laird on North Lemon street. MANY WERE IN SERVICE The main party arrived by bus from El Monte, where they had disembarked from their train. Most of these are quartered at the Valencia and Pickwick hotels, and others are at private homes in the city. Many lapel buttons—"ruptured ducks," in GI parlance—denoting honorable discharge from the armed services, were in evidence among those who made up the entourage. Names were familiar, some members of and some missing from rosters of recent years. Other aspiring candidates are new to the professional baseball wars. "How d'yuh get from here to the ball park?" was the first question of most of the players; after getting settled in their quarters. They will be served their meals at the Elks club. Serious training won't get underway until late this or early next week. Uniforms were issued yesterday and other preliminaries attended to. Regular drills probably will be Told: Pilot Held For Low Flying A low-flying plane which "buzzed" housetops in Anaheim on various occasions last December brought protests from irate citizens. Newspapers were criticized for ignoring the matter in their news columns. Such action was at request of city, county and military authorities, who warned that mention of the matter would hamper efforts to apprehend the offender. Now the story can be told: the navy is holding Lt. Richard H. Wilson, naval pilot, for court martial on charges of "flat-hatting," naval parlance for illegal low flying or acrobatics over congested areas. The pilot, whose home is at Pasadena, is based at El Toro Marine Corps air station. He is being held at San Diego pending one court martial proceedings, date of which has not been set. Wilson is alleged to have dived low over the vicinity of Palm Street and La Palma avenue on at least four different occasions in early December. He also is charged with repeating the offense over Orange and El Moena. His antics sent local police on many a "wild goose chase"—or "wild plane chase" a better expression? Calls jammed the police phones for many minutes after each of the pilot's visits, jittery housewives declaring they feared he would "take off the roof" on his next visit. School teachers and angry parents protested the effect on the nerves of children at nearby schools or play in yards at home. His reason? Unknown. What is that French expression—something about "search for the female?" "No Budweiser?" ejaculated some of the "civilian" members of the party, incredulously. "What kind of a country is this?" To folks from the town Anheuser-Busch made famous, it's inconceivable that any section can exist without their favorite brew. Fred Rath, business associate of Secretary Charley DeWitt, isn't so large as some of the Brownie athletes, but he's an automobile-driving champ, according to Equipment Custodian John Hanley and Batboy Darwin Zimmermann, who made the 2500-mile overland trip with him. Neither blizzards' blow nor icy pavements—nay, not even persistent tire trouble, could stay Demon Driver Rath. State Funds Up Over Last Year Revenues in the state's general fund at the end of the first seven months of the current fiscal year total $181,044,376, which is $40,-806,413, or 29 per cent more than on the corresponding date last year, according to a statement released in Sacramento by State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel Monday. Sales and use taxes account for the major portion of the increase, Kuchel said, having increased $10,267,734 over last year to date. Corporation franchise and income taxes are up $3,336,597; insurance company taxes, $2,050,-247; inheritance taxes, $1,938,540; liquor taxes and licenses $1,749,-020. The only decrease was a $597,550 drop in personal income tax receipts. Over 80 per cent of the telephones in the United States are operated by one system; the other 20 per cent are operated by some 6,500 independent systems. Soldier Dies; Four Injured In Auto Crash A soldier died and four civilians were critically injured in an automobile collision at Manchester road and Broadway at 9:15 o'clock last night. Both drivers, Clarence Smith of Fullerton and John Onson of Huntington Beach, were injured, as were Smith's passengers, Wesley Smith of Lincoln avenue, Anaheim, and Lloyd Gould of Fullerton. All were taken to the county hospital. The soldier, Cpl. James Katsaromitsos of SAAAB, was dead when he arrived there in an ambulance. Both drivers first denied, according to police, that the soldier was in their cars, but Onson later is reported to have admitted to Deputy Coroner Couden that Katsaromitsos was riding with him.