anaheim-gazette 1946-03-28

COLONY QUIPS By the time you read this the "Eastside" annexation campaign will have been settled and the results a matter of history. The 117 votes will have cast their ballots and made their decision. We cannot help feeling that from a "long pull" standpoint both parties, the city and the outside people concerned, would have benefited by annexation. From a purely economic point of view one must consider several things that come automatically to citizens of Anaheim. Fire protection, police protection and garbage and trash collection are worth more than the entire added cost in taxes. Street lighting and a place to connect their sewer line if one is ever added are a couple more tremendous advantages that would come. We admit to being prejudiced but see ahead much territory that will be added to the corporate limits of Anaheim. To use an old commercial phrase, "Eventually, why not now!" Some of the returned servicemen (boys to the rest of us) are amazed at the looks of the old town they have not seen for a couple of years. They can't find those vacant store buildings and they also fail to find vacant houses to rent. Not a day goes by but what we here in the Gazette office are asked time and again if anything to rent is on the horizon. We have to smile (though it is no laughing matter to them) and say that they are the 10th or 15th that day. Anyway they Gazette Now Compiling New Business Book A classified directory and booster book of Anaheim is now being compiled by the Anaheim Gazette. The business directory book is being compiled with the object of providing a ready reference guide to businesses, professions, officials and institutions of Anaheim and vicinity and to enable new residents as well as old to better acquaint themselves with the progress and development of their city and business people who serve them. First publication of the classified list will be made in the columns of the Anaheim Gazette. The directory will then be issued in book form, classified and alphabetically arranged so that the information may be had at a glance. The first pages of the book will contain up-to-the-minute figures on statistical data and useful information. Thomas H. Kuchel Welcome Daughter Karen Christine Kuchel was introduced to her new parish State Controller and Mrs. Therese H. Kuchel, at the Huntington Memorial hospital in Pasadena last Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock. The little girl weighed seven pounds and ounces. This is the first child Mr. and Mrs. Kuchel. Tommy, as he is known to residents of Anaheim and Orlando county, and his wife are receiving well wishes of their friends. Mrs. Kuchel is the first Miss Betty Mellenthin of adena and formerly resided her parents, in Santa Ana. Kuchel is a native son of California and was born and reared Anaheim where he practiced law. He has represented Orange county in both the state assembly in the senate and only received was appointed to the office state controller by Governor Warren to fill the position held by late Harry B. Riley. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kuchel on their fine daughte are extended from many friends in this city county. men (boys to the rest of us) are amazed at the looks of the old town they have not seen for a couple of years. They can't find those vacant store buildings and they also fail to find vacant houses to rent. Not a day goes by but what we here in the Gazette office are asked time and again if anything to rent is on the horizon. We have to smile (though it is no laughing matter to them) and say that they are the 10th or 15th that day. Anyway they all say Anaheim looks good. They mean it in more ways than one. There is one sure way to get a person to quit writing a column and that is to get him to run for office. For many years a column entitled "Oil" has appeared in the Huntington Beach News every week without fail. Then the pulisher of the paper, James Farquhar, decided to run for the state senate. Last week the Huntington Beach News appeared with no column. Politics has upset the normal course of a good many households. Word from around the county has it that the various campaigns for city council are very quiet in fact, are almost in the doldrums. In Anaheim very little seems to be going on and the "common man" hardly knows who is running. That may be a slap at the newspapers or it might simply mean that almost everyone is busy and does not care in whose hands the city government is placed. As a matter of fact the city is the largest corporation we have and everyone should vote for the people he feels confident can handle the job for the best interests of all the people. We feel that personalities should not enter into this type of political campaign. The "big name" round-up is on with a bang in the gubernatorial campaign ... and during the weeks just ahead voters may view with pop-eyed wonderment some of the strange faces that will be fitted into the political jig-saw picture. Governor Warren's forces, on a hectic hunt for liberal names and faces to decorate the Warren bandwagon, will feature labor leaders ... while Attorney General Kenny, shying from the labor-label, will try to surround himself with blue bloods and capitalists. Avocado Tour First publication of the classified list will be made in the columns of the Anaheim Gazette. The directory will then be issued in book form, classified and alphabetically arranged so that the information may be had at a glance. The first pages of the book will contain up-to-the-minute figures on statistical data and useful information concerning the city and county in general, followed by a handy guide and reference to the business, officials and institutions of Anaheim. There will be no display advertising of any kind in the book. All type will be uniform, alphabetically arranged as to classification and name. These directory books will be given general free distribution in Anaheim, and surrounding towns in trade territory. A nominal listing charge is being made for including business card in this work. No personal solicitations will be made; however, an invitation will be extended by telephone to cooperate in getting out this representative directory. Call Anaheim 2206 to insure the insertion of your name and business in this book. Heffron Game Anaheim Hail And Farewell Anaheim on Wednesday saluted the memory of Jimmie Heffron, late editor of the Anaheim Bulletin, with the St. Louis Browns-Hollywood ball game at La Palma park. The score on the official records was 5 to 3 in favor of the Browns; but according to those attending the game, the actual score was a victory for the community in carrying through a gesture in memory of a beloved citizen. During the past days service clubs, sundry citizens and groups have joined hands in selling tickets to the game to raise the funds for the benefit. In brief ceremonies before the game, William Webb, first commander of Anaheim American Legion Post No. 72, delivered an eulogy of the departed adjutant and past commander. He told of Jimmie's life and of his coming to Anaheim, and how he rose from reporting bowling scores to be Opening with the finest mening yet held of the yearly YMCA pre-Easter dinner sessions, noon meeting of this group of terested men saw a capacity crowd at the Church of Christ Wednesday. The meeting was charged of Warren Ashleigh, chairman. This is the first of four such meetings to be held this year. With Tex Middleton at piano, the song session was by Bob Quast. The introduction of the guest speaker, Rev. L. White of Santa Ana, was by James A. Baker. Rev. White is an ex-chapel and spent four years in service 37 months overseas where he much action in Africa, Italy and England. In his talk he stated "war is an evidence of the detachment of society. Our conscience has been placed too long skills, wealth and in material We have been wise but deprived of spiritual values. Our Gods technology have left us barren." "The number of people killed over the world," continued R. White, "adds up to the staggering amount of 22,060,000 while there wounded accounted for an additional 34,400,000. The war cost estimated at $1,154,000,000 and property damage is said have added another $230,900,000." The next meeting will be Wednesday of next week, April 31st, at the same place and the same time 12:05 to 12:55. Guest speakers for this session will be Dr. W. Liam Jones, president of Whittier college. The ladies of the Church Christ served 79 men at luncheon with Mrs. J. A. Baker charge of the committee. Avocado Tour A field tour for avocado growers to observe and study commercial avocado production in the Fallbrook and Vista districts of San Diego county will be conducted by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg on Friday, April 12, according to announcement made today by the agricultural extension service. Many growers have requested an opportunity to see the new developments of the avocado plantings in that area and to visit some of the older plantings there. Growers interested in attending the educational tour are invited to assemble in front of the Tustin union high school on 101 highway at 8 a.m., April 12, where cars may be consolidated to reduce the number in the caravan. The Tustin high school is located about a mile south of Tustin on 101 highway. The caravan will leave promptly at 8:15 a.m. Growers are asked to bring their lunch baskets with them. The entire population of the South Orkney islands, southernmost inhabited land in the world, is being changed—all nine persons. The islands, belonging to Argentina, are well below the Antarctic Circle and heir only population is the crew of a government meteorological station. This is changed annually when a government ship takes a new crew to the islands and brings back the old ones. During the past days service clubs, sundry citizens and groups have joined hands in selling tickets to the game to raise the funds for the benefit. In brief ceremonies before the game, William Webb, first commander of Anaheim American Legion Post No. 72, delivered an eulogy of the departed adjutant and past commander. He told of Jimmie's life and of his coming to Anaheim, and how he rose from reporting bowling scores to be editor of the Anaheim Bulletin. He was introduced by Len Bonnat. Among the crowd at the game were disabled servicemen from Corona and Long Beach naval hospitals. They were guests of the American Legion Anaheim post and of the Anaheim 40 et 8 club. RAIN Some uncounted tons of welcome rain fell on Orange county early this morning, with an official reading of a half inch for the shower. Records of the Associated Laboratories in Anaheim show that with the current reading this morning Anaheim has received 15.02 inches of rain since last August. As to the forecast for the future, the Weather Bureau in Los Angeles predicted cloudy weather with scattered showers. But from other sources the Gazette learned that the Weather Bureau is not always exactly on the beam in future predictions. A passing Indian who was questioned as to his belief in the weather said: "Ugh." A Chinese with a reputation for weather forecasting declared flatly: "Bow Yee Mow Din How!" There was a half inch of rain this morning. There are about $5,000 miles of Federal airways in the United States. The next meeting will be Wednesday of next week, April 31, at the same place and the same time 12:05 to 12:55. Guest speakers for this session will be Dr. William Jones, president of Whitte college. The ladies of the Church Christ served 79 men at the luncheon with Mrs. J. A. Baker charge of the committee. Men are invited to attend and are requested to make reservation by calling the YMCA office phone 4202. League of Cities Meeting Tonight The Orange County League Cities was scheduled to conduct meeting here tonight at the Elliott club. Howard Gardner, assistant secretary of the League of California Cities, was listed as principal speaker. Acting Secretary G. Milla Parks of the league, said that it will be a ladies' night affair, with a near-record turnout anticipation for the meeting. Youth Orchestra Plays at Redondo Playing before a capacity audience, the Orange County Youth Orchestra scored another successful performance, in their series concerts, at Redondo Beach later Saturday night. Anaheim Kiwanis member sponsors of the orchestra, entertained the group with a gala tour of the Redondo pike preceding this varied program. "Night blindness is not always due to the other fellow's malaise justed headlights," declares Ben Stewart, Jr., public safety director of the National Automobile Club. "Your own dirty windshield maze most of that glaring effect." ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1946 Thomas H. Kuchels Welcome Daughter Aren Christine Kuchel was inducted to her new parents, the Controller and Mrs. Thomas Kuchel, at the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena Monday morning at about o'clock. The little miss shed seven pounds and ten es. This is the first child of and Mrs. Kuchel. Jimmy, as he is known to the parents of Anaheim and Orange city, and his wife are receiving well wishes of their many ds. Mrs. Kuchel is the formless Betty Mellenthin of Pasand formerly resided, with parents, in Santa Ana. Mr. Kuchel is a native son of Californdia and was born and reared in Anaheim where he practiced law. as represented Orange counboth the state assembly and the senate and only recently appointed to the office of controller by Governor Warto fill the position held by the Harry B. Riley. Ingratulations to Mr. and Mrs. el on their fine daughter extended from the many, friends in this city and y. City Will Quiz Water Consumers On River Water Following strenuous objections to the continued use of Colorado river water, supplied to homes in Anaheim, the city council at their Tuesday evening meeting moved to take the question directly to city water users. A questionnaire will be prepared and mailed to all water users in the city, the council decided. The move to question water consumers in the city was prompted when a group of 15 protesting citizens appeared at the council meeting. The group declared that the Colorado river water was unfit for human use and in addition contained salts which were injurious to plant life when used for garden and farm irrigation. The suggestion was advanced that Anaheim return to its original source of water pumped from underground storage. Mayor Charles A. Pearson issued a statement after the council meeting explaining the purposes of the questionnaire. School Tax Rate Increase Proposed Looking towards the future when more favorable building conditions may make possible desirable improvements, the board of trustees of Anaheim Union high school at their regular monthly meeting voted unanimously to submit to the voters of the district the proposition that the school tax rate be increased 25 cents per $100,000 valuation for a period of three years. The people of the school district will have the opportunity to vote on the board's proposal at the time of the regular election for school trustees to be held May 17. Proposed improvements for the Anaheim Union high school campus include, a combination bus garage and bleachers for the athletic field, covered walks between buildings to protect students from rain while going from class to class in inclement weather, a care-taker's residence and other improvements on the school farm, balconies for spectators in the gymnasium and music classrooms near the auditorium. According to law, the tax rate of any school district may be in- Materials And Handles Child Care HiIn Grand Jury Recommendation Further details of the gation conducted by the county grand jury were this week with comment handling of children in tention home. The grand port termed the facilities f care were inadequate. Extracts from the repo low: SHERRIFF "A complete survey of fice shows this department been operating under a h during the past four years." MCA Pre-Easter Meetings Off to Good Start Wed. In meeting with the finest meet-eet held of the yearly YMCA Easter dinner sessions, the meeting of this group of in-ced men saw a capacity at the Church of Christ on Tuesday. The meeting was in-ee of Warren Ashleigh, chair. This is the first of four of meetings to be held this week. Tex Middleton at the song session was led by Quast. The introduction guest speaker, Rev. Louis of Santa Ana, was by A. Baker. White is an ex-chaplain spent four years in service, ninth overseas where he saw action in Africa, Italy and ad. In his talk he stated is an evidence of the deter-ment of society. Our confi-ness has been placed too long in wealth and in materials. We have wise but deprived ritual values. Our Gods of logy have left us barren." The number of people killed the world," continued Rev. "adds up to the staggering cost of 22,060,000 while those accounted for an addi-34,400,000. The war cost is tied at $1,154,000,000,000 property damage is said to added another $230,900,000,- next meeting will be Wed- of next week, April 3, at the place and the same time, to 12:55. Guest speaker's session will be Dr. Wil-ones, president of Whittier ladies of the Church of served 79 men at the on with Mrs. J. A. Baker in of the committee. All cil meeting. The group declared that the Colorado river water was unfit for human use and in addi-tion contained salts which were injurious to plant life when used for garden and farm irrigation. The suggestion was advanced that Anaheim return to its original source of water pumped from underground storage. Mayor Charles A. Pearson issued a statement after the council meeting explaining the purposes of the questionnaire. The statement said: "For sometime the city council has been discussing the matter of continuing the use of Metropolitan water. Many problems have presented themselves in this study. The council is desirous of learning the wishes of the people and is preparing a questionnaire to be submitted to water consumers. In the meantime as much publicity as possible will be given to the public so that they will be well informed when they are asked to express themselves by means of a written ballot." Other business taken up by the council included the special election of East Anaheim precincts 1 and 2, which will be held today in the Lincoln Grammar school. Credit Club to Meet in Long Beach District convention, a joint meeting of the National Credit Association, known as the Credit Grantors, Credit Women's clubs and Credit Bureau managers, is slated for April 8 and 9 at the Hilton hotel in Long Beach. A tri-state affair, the district is comprised of California, Nevada and Arizona. Eleanor Gardner, president of the local Credit Women's club, will officially represent the group, with Carol Prentiss elected as alternate. Al Raymond, manager of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau of Anaheim, will attend the board of directors' meeting of the Associated Credit Bureaus' of California, Sunday, April 7, at Long Beach. INFORMATION PLEASE Draw a thin, wavering line out of the Puente hills, west and south to the sea; then let the line sweep back through the southern end of the county where it will disappear in the Santa Ana mountains. With Anaheim as a hub that line will enclose one Anaheim Union high school campus include, a combination bus garage and bleachers for the athletic field, covered walks between buildings to protect students from rain while going from class to class in inclement weather, a caretaker's residence and other improvements on the schol farm, balconies for spectators in the gymnasium and music classrooms near the auditorium. According to law, the tax rate of any school district may be increased by a majority vote of the lectors of the district for a specified period of time after which the rate must revert to the for-Continued on Page 8 Election Today To Decide Plan Of Annexation One of the ballot boxes in a special election will come late tonight an answer to the question of the annexation of an additional area to the city of Anaheim which includes the districts known as East Anaheim and the Coffman addition. The area includes the residences of some 75 families who already have been assured by the Anaheim city council that their merger with the city will provide new facilities for their comfort. In exent, the area covered by the proposed annexation, includes some 225 acres and in addition to residences, encloses also the Lincoln school and the Anaheim cemetery. New facilities which will be acquired by the residents of the area, in the event of a favorable vote, will include city water, police and fire protection, street lights and refuse collection and disposal. Acquired also will be a share of the bonded indebtedness of the city. Although the polls will not close until late tonight, the opinion expressed in Anaheim business and political circles was that the election would determine that the area would become a part of the city. SHERRIFF "A complete survey of all office shows this department been operating under a hale during the past four years; many other departments. Operation of the officers ww sheriff is exceptionally good record bureau under the supervision, is well operated at a high de-ficiency. We recommend all police departments county clear each case bn in city courts through ther ord bureau so that second third offenders in others might be handled in acco- with the offense. "We find that deputies been required to use cars are unsafe for emergency speed greater than 50 Recently, while answering emergency call, one of threw a connecting rod tthe side of the motor at 50 We feel that law enforcement officers should be given good arn, fast, reliable cars se will be capable of meeting emergency which calls forth in apprehending criminal law violators. "In conclusion: In consider- of the increase in population Orange county, and with ther responding increase in crim well as juvenile and parent linquency, we recommend additional deputies and car assigned to night patrol in unincorporated areas of County for added police pro- tion to these areas. FULLERTON "The committee called on December 5, 1945. We found it is a model jail which cities could well afford to it is light, well-ventilated clean." ANAHEIM "The committee called on January 7, 1946. The jail was in condition. It was dirty, was no light, and there was fically no ventilation. DETENTION HOME "The committee called times at home, and on May 5, 1946, met with the boa supervisors to discuss their INFORMATION PLEASE Draw a thin, wavering line out of the Puente hills, west and south to the sea; then let the line sweep back through the southern end of the county where it will disappear in the Santa Ana mountains. With Anaheim as a hub, that line will enclose one of world's most curious areas. The superlative of countless "booster" organizations have long since worn thin extravagant phrases and words. Today there is indeed no need for imagination. Here are the facts and a challenge. The be-whiskered, sturdy pioneers who founded Anaheim as an agricultural colony; gave more than a name to an area. The men and women who founded Anaheim set a pattern for work and industry that has been reflected in the wealth of Orange county. The dream of the colony founders has been realized, for here is the citrus empire, the cities, the schools, the churches that make American communities. But very suddenly a new "gold rush" has struck the old colony—SMALL INDUSTRY. By the dozen and the score, leases have been taken on vacant store spaces; new small factory buildings are springing up each week. On some, construction moves along with a speed unmatched even in the most hectic war days; flood lights burn at night while workmen pour concrete and drawings take shape into buildings that will house industry. Men who brought the war with tyranny to a successful conclusion with precision machine work, with ingenious American factory technique now turn to the Anaheim area. They have brought with them machines and tools and men and they are working. And here is the challenge. It would be a miracle of successful survey work for any one organization to compile a list of new Anaheim area industry. Neither the chamber of commerce, nor any of the federal agencies, nor any of the banks or the credit associations or even the trade or labor associations have all the facts. In a few years a part of the story may be known, for them it will be discovered that quietly operating on full work schedules are small manufacturing units, completely unknown to the majority of the community. The ANAHEIM GAZETTE will open its columns week-by-week to a description of any new industry within the area. All that this newspaper asks is the reasonable cooperation of the management of any new industry in the preparation of accurate description, and if possible, a good photograph. The reason for the offer is clear. The arrival of new industry and new jobs and new wealth is news and all of these things are good for the community and for us. ANAHEIM "The committee called on February 7, 1946. The jail was in condition. It was dirty, was no light, and there was literally no ventilation." DETENTION HOME "The committee called times at the home, and on May 5, 1946, met with the board supervisors to discuss theirposed plans. "On our visits to the home found that the physical equipment was inadequate for the chapel there. At the present time shortage of rooms is such boys are sleeping in an court, exposed to wind and There seems to be no vocational training and no equipment such training, which to us is important. With the exception of the school teacher who is certified for his position, the employee not seem to have the training education necessary for work with juveniles in this impulse phase of their rehabilitation talked with two persons employed by the California Youth Authority, Dr. Ruth Tolman and Clarence Studt. They inform us that they are available consultation on the subject modern planning in the field detention homes. They also say that there are funds available from the State of California maintenance of places for juveniles. This should be investigated as Orange county might be In any event, we recommend the new California Youth Authority be consulted by the supervisors for their planning for Detention Home. "We discussed the above mentioned matters with the supervisors on March 5, 1946. We do not await their action on theDetention Home before our reis completed." ZETTE 3, 1946 EIGHT PAGES NUMBER 22 Material Freeze May Boomerang And Halt Local Home Building Child Care Hit In Grand Jury Recommendation Further details of the investigation conducted by the Orange county grand jury were released this week with comment on the handling of children in the detention home. The grand jury report termed the facilities for child care were inadequate. Extracts from the report follow: HERRIFF "A complete survey of this office shows this department has been operating under a handicap during the past four years, as has Sharp reaction to the new federal restrictions on commercial building were given in Anaheim this week, with the fear expressed that the stringent regimentation of construction would only benefit the large housing projects in metropolitan areas. One Anaheim builder said he believed the immediate result would be to dry up the trickle of materials now available, with a torrent of lumber and other items turned to wholesale home building in large cities. The fear of a boomerang on the smaller cities and farm communities was aroused as soon as details of the Washington order limiting construction. Listed on the new prohibited list is new commercial construction,—unless approved by the government, and a limit on repair and renovation. H. G. Merrill, Anaheim manager for the Patten-Blinn Lumber Company, said this week that his company, which maintains extensive lumber yards throughout southern California, saw no immediate improvement." SHINGLES Celing prices on applied red cedar or redwood shingles today were increased from $13 per square of 100 feet to $15—a rise of about 15 per cent—the Southern California district OPA announced. At the same time the agency ordered higher ceiling prices HERRIFF "A complete survey of this office shows this department has been operating under a handicap during the past four years, as has any other departments. The cooperation of the officers with the seriff is exceptionally good. The record bureau under the present supervision, is well organized and operates at a high degree of efficiency. We recommend that all police departments in the county clear each case handled by city courts through this recidive bureau so that second and third offenders in other cities might be handled in accordance with the offense. "We find that deputies have been required to use cars that are unsafe for emergency use at needs greater than 50 M.P.H. recently, while answering an emergency call, one of the cars drew a connecting rod through the side of the motor at 50 M.P.H. We feel that law enforcement officers should be given good, modern, fast, reliable cars so they will be capable of meeting any emergency which calls for speed or apprehending criminals and new violators." In conclusion: In consideration of the increase in population in range county, and with the corresponding increase in crime, as well as juvenile and parental deprivacy, we recommend that additional deputies and cars be signed to night patrol in the incorporated areas of Orange County for added police protection to these areas. ILLERTON The committee called on December 5, 1945. We found that it is a model jail which other sites could well afford to copy. It is light, well-ventilated and air. AHEIM The committee called on February 7, 1946. The jail was in poor condition. It was dirty, there was no light, and there was practically no ventilation. ENTION HOME The committee called many times at the home, and on March 1946, met with the board of advisors to discuss their pro- SHINGLES Celing prices on applied red cedar or redwood shingles today were increased from $13 per square of 100 feet to $15—a rise of about 15 per cent—the Southern California district OPA announced. At the same time the agency ordered higher ceiling prices on five commonly used types of composition roofing—also as installed or applied. The increase ranged from 16 to 2 per cent for an average of about 7 per cent, OPA said. 7. Work in excess of $200 on virtually any other type of structure. "Commercial or industrial structures prohibited by the government, were listed as factories, plants, or other industrial structures used for manufacturing, processing, or assembling, logging lumber camp, pier structures, commercial airport or carrier terminal, railroad or street railway building, research laboratory, pilot plant, motion picture set, utility structures including telephone and telegraph, or oil, gas or petroleum or distribution plants. "The order does not forbid or require authorization for the continuance of construction work already begun. It provides materials for the structure must be incorporated in it on the site before today or work must be going on before a project is considered to be under way. "Applicants for building or repair work may appeal to the decision to the Civilian Production Administration or Federal Housing Administration. The order stipulates dealers may not sell or deliver materials whiche knows will be used in work prohibited by the order. No person may participate in work banned by the order. "It does not apply to painting or repapering, or to greasing or repair or installing repair or replacement parts in existing equipment where no change is made in the structure itself. Work done on roads, streets, sidewalks, railroads, or interurban or plant railwa ytracks or operating facilities; warehouses, silos, bridges, tunnels, subways, pipelines, power lines, sewers, service or underground mines, wells, dams, or canals is..." The committee called many days at the home, and on March 1946, met with the board of supervisors to discuss their proposed plans. On our visits to the home we found that the physical equipment inadequate for the children are sleeping in an open room exposed to wind and rain. We seem to be no vocational training and no equipment for training, which to us seems important. With the exception of school teacher who is certified this position, the employees do not seem to have the training and education necessary for working in juveniles in this important age of their rehabilitation. We need with two persons employed by the California Youth Authority Dr. Ruth Tolman and Mr.ence Studt. They informed that they are available for consultation on the subject of farm planning in the field of ention homes. They also stated there are funds available in the State of California for maintenance of places for juveniles. This should be investigated Orange county might benefit any event, we recommend that New California Youth Authority consulted by the supervisor for their planning for the ention Home. We discussed the above matters with the supervision March 5, 1946. We wish wait their action on the Deon Home before our report completed." "A digest of the regulations issued in Washington this week and issued by the offices of the Associated General Contractors in Los Angeles follows: "Effective immediately the action is designed to curtail non-essential building. The rigid restrictions apply to all structures. The government promised to speedily approve all applications for veterans to build homes. An order issued by John D. Small and Wilson Wyatt prohibits the start of any new commercial or industrial building unless specifically authorized by the government. It also strictly limits repair work on all types of structures. The order bans the following unless approved by the government: 1. Construction or repair work in excess of $400 on houses, including farm houses or other structures or residential buildings designed for occupancy by five families or less. 2. Construction or repair jobs costing more than $1,000 on hotels, resorts, apartment houses or other residential buildings designed for occupancy by more than five families. 3. Work in excess of $1,000 on commercial or service establishments such as offices, stores, garages, theaters, warehouses, radio stations and gas service stations. 4. Jobs costing more than $1,-000 on farm buildings except farm houses. 5. Work in excess of $1,000 on churches, hospitals, factories, public buildings and charitable institutions. 6. Jobs costing more than $15,000 on virtually all commercial or industrial buildings, plants, or factories." "It does not apply to painting or repapering, or to greasing or repair or installing repair or replacement parts in existing equipment where no change is made in the structure itself. Work done on roads, streets, sidewalks, railroads, or interurban or plant railwa ytracks or operating facilities; warehouses, silos, bridges, tunnels, subways, pipelines, power lines, sewers, service or underground mines, wells, dams, or canals is excepted from the order. "This regulation does not apply to military construction or projects of the Veterans Administration or to minimum work in disasters necessary to prevent more damage to a structure or to the rebuilding or repair of a house or farm building when the reconstruction costs no more than $6,-000 and is started within sixty days after the disaster." Bill Morris Back in States Cpl. William "Bill" P. Morris son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Morris, 410 North Lemon street arrived in New York Tuesday when his ship, Marine Raven, out of Antwerp, Belgium, docked. A war photographer attached to the Army Signal corps for the last three years, he saw overseas action for 22 months in France Germany Belgium and England including the London blitz. Morris will be discharged soon and is expected home on terminal furlough. His fiancee, Miss Edith A. Morson, recently discharged ensign in the Waves, has been visiting his parents for the last two years. They have been engaged for two years. A big reunion celebration is planned, his father explained highlighted by announcement of the young couple's marriage date. Babe Ruth was a near-great left handed pitcher before he won fame as a home-run king."