anaheim-gazette 1946-10-17

PROPOSITION ONE FOR VETS' HOUSING "For years to come, housing will be a most serious problem for our discharged veterans. Proposition No. 1 is the most effective means at our command to give World War II veterans an opportunity to own a house or farm." In a brochure to veterans just put out by Frank M. Jordan, secretary of state, this paragraph leads off a powerful argument in favor of the $100,000,000 bond issue up for the approval of California voters at the November 5 election. Signed by Irwin T. Quinn, senator for Humboldt county; George J. Hatfield, senator for the 24th district; Walter J. Fourt, assemblyman for the 38th district, and Don A. Allen, assemblyman for the 68rd district, the statement continues; That Proposition No. 1 is the most desirable and soundest method of providing farms and homes for veterans has been proved by experience. By five previous bond issues, California has made available $80,000,000 for World War I veterans. Under these issues 22,000 veterans have acquired homes and farms, of whom 3000 are World War II veterans. The latter are about six times those of World War I. This new bond issue will make available a sum equal to that of all the previous bond issues and yet the amount is small in comparison to the number of eligible veterans. "These bond issues have never cost the taxpayers of California anything. Records show the individual loans are promptly repaid and that almost two-thirds of the loans have been paid and the balance will be retired within 10 years. Loans to veterans are safe investments in California, as the title to the veterans' property is held by the state until paid for. The administration has been prudent and efficient." "The greatest good that we can do for the veteran is to encourage him or her to acquire a home or farm. Such a program will also promote and develop small farms and the cultivation of large undeveloped farm areas in our state." "While the Federal Government provides farm and home loans, through the GI Bill of Rights, it does not fill the whole need. The advantage of the state loan is that it can be spread over a long period of years and needs no other financing. It supplements and does not compete with the federal program." "This measure will, more than any other thing that the state can do for its veterans, solve for him or her their present housing needs. If California neglects to do this, it will have failed in its obligations and promises to those who helped keep the war from our shores. In every way let us show our appreciation to the veterans of California. Help them acquire their own farms and homes in the country they saved." Headed by Ed W. Bolt, chairman, the Veterans' Homes and Farms Committee has an active group of mroe than 4000 volunteers carrying the drive for Kiwanis Endorsement Proposition 3. The California-Nevada of Kiwanis Internationally adopted a resolution Proposition 3 on the general election ballot. The resolution states standards of education nia are threatened by scarcity of teachers quate classroom facility face of unprecedentments." Proposition 3 would mum salaries for pu teachers in the state year, financing the recreasing state support school districts. The Kiwanis resolutes the present sch "the inability, because arles, to attract to t profession the young p ed to staff the school inability of local sch to finance badly ne rooms and other schoo The resolution was aded to the general conv ly by the Kiwanis D and Girls Work Com mithe District Committe Affairs. State's Property Value Increase The total assessed property in California local taxation increase 495 while the total f of the 58 counties de 065,397 during the pa cording to figures rel by Thomas H. Kuchel troller. 3000 are World War II veterans. The latter are about six times those of World War I: This new bond issue will make available a sum equal to that of all the previous bond issues and yet the PRINTING THAT'S A CREDIT TO YOU The printed matter that goes out of your offices reflects your standards. We do a good job for you. Stock, ink and design in the modern manner — at moderate cost. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Theo B. Kuchel, Gen. Mgr. 259 E. Center — Ph. 2206-2207 It California neglects to do this, it will have failed in its obligations and promises to those who helped keep the war from our shores. In every way let us show our appreciation to the veterans of California. Help them acquire their own farms and homes in the country they saved." Headed by Ed W. Bolt, chairman, the Veterans' Homes and Farms Committee has an active group of mroe than 4000 volunteers carrying the drive for a "yes" vote on Proposition No. 1 into every precinct of California. Proposition No. 1 has been indorsed by both the Republican and Democratic state groups, by all six districts of the State Chamber of Commerce, by Governor Warren, and by many individuals and societies. "Vote 'Yes' on Proposition No. 1." Consumer purchase studies show that families with incomes of $1,000 or under spend somewhat under six per cent of their incomes for automotive transportation. Nearly 7,000 gallons of paste are used daily at one Georgia plant in the high-speed sealing of side seams and bottoms of paper bags. There is no place like Home Small things—light bulbs, for instance—make such a pleasant difference in the appearance of a home! Put a few bulbs in the right places, and rooms glow with a cheerfulness and hospitality that make evenings at home a pleasure! "Pardon me, I'm looking for an extra bulb" State's Property Value Increase The total assessed property in California local taxation increased 495 while the total of the 58 counties decreased 065,397 during the period according to figures released by Thomas H. Kuchel troller. The total assessed value 100,823,858, as of September 1946, amounts to $983,917. This shows an increase of 84.91 per cent over the past 25 years ago; but the values have declined from 78 during this same period responding to the reduced valuation per capita the past 25 years, the has decreased from $298 per person. The edness of the 58 counties consists of funded deremainder represents debt. Kuchel pointed out the value of land in California established by county officials $3,535,576,147, and provements on land were at $4,001,075,187. Pererty and money was $896,671,858. Property exempt from jumped 42.82 per cent to reach a total of approximately 2/3 of what was due to exemption non-profit religious charitable organization vided for in a Clerm Amendment adopted on July 1944. Veterans o $1,000 property tax to which veterans w total less than $5,000 accounted for the increase. Orange county v $122,158,435. Improved land, $98,478,435. Pempt from taxation, Grand total for the comment subject to local approval of the board visors upon recommen ings at home a pleasure! "Pardon me, I'm looking for an extra bulb" Good light means no eyestrain...no stumbling over things in the dark. It means evenings of added comfort that prove "there's really no place like home when it's well lighted!" KEEP A SUPPLY OF LIGHT BULBS ON HAND There is no place like Home ...when it's well lighted! FILL EMPTY SOCKETS Now that light bulbs are becoming plentiful once again, you can fill those empty sockets, or replace undersized bulbs with brighter ones. 100-watt bulbs are recommended for general lighting, 150 watts for reading, and floor or table lamps that combine 100-200-300-watt lighting in a single bulb can be used for sewing, reading, and general illumination. Keeping a few "spares" on hand will assure your home of always having that pleasant, well-lighted appearance. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY 2-1046 Kiwanis Endorses Proposition 3 The California-Nevada district of Kiwanis International, meeting in annual convention here, has adopted a resolution endorsing Proposition 3 on the November general election ballot. The resolution states that "high standards of education in California are threatened by a serious scarcity of teachers and inadequate classroom facilities in the face of unprecedented enrollments." Proposition 3 would raise minimum salaries for public school teachers in the state to $2400 a year, financing the raise by increasing state support of local school districts. The Kiwanis resolution attributes the present school crisis to "the inability, because of low salaries, to attract to the teaching profession the young people needed to staff the schools, and the inability of local school districts to finance badly needed classrooms and other school facilities." The resolution was recommended to the general convention jointly by the Kiwanis District Boys and Girls Work Committee and the District Committee on Public Affairs. State's Property Value Increases The total assessed value of all property in California subject to local taxation increased $559,651,-495 while the total indebtedness of the 58 counties decreased $5,-065,397 during the past year, according to figures released today by Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller. Time-Saving Plan For Vet Buyers Veterans planning to purchase property under the California Farm and Home Purchase Act at some time in the future may save time in completion of their contracts by filing in advance a preliminary application to establish eligibility, Edward J. Neron, deputy director of the State Department of Veterans Affairs, announced today. Neron explained that once eligibility is established, property which the veteran desires to purchase can be submitted for immediate appraisal without necessity of determining whether the applicant is qualified as a California veteran. Processing of the preliminary application normally takes about a week. Approximately 25,000 farms and homes have been purchased for veterans of the two world wars under self-liquidating bond issues totaling $100,000,000 which were approved by the people in five separate elections during the past 25 years. An additional $100,000,000 bond issue will come before the people at the November 5 general election as Proposition No. 1. Preliminary applications have been filed by approximately 75,-000 World War II veterans. Possibly triple that number are expected when home building gets in full swing, and the premium market on used houses begins to subside, Neron said. Application forms (DVA-1) may be obtained from offices of the department, or from county veterans service offices in most county seats. to buy U. S. Savings Bonds, Fred H. Johnson, director of sales for the eleven southern counties, reports. Last month's sales for the whole area totaled $20,213,347, of which $13,027,988 were Series E, or "people's bonds." Aggregate sales for the first nine months of the year were $219,482,188. Total purchases by individuals in Orange county in September were $6,029,224.15. Of this amount $352,507.50 went into Series E. Bonds. In making public his sales report, Johnson emphasized that U. S. Savings Bonds still are the "best and safest securities in the world" and urged their regular purchase by everyone with surplus income as a "sound and sure" means of building future security. Ballot Measures Receive Attention At Meeting Propositions on the ballot at the fall election on November 5 received a major portion of the attention given to matters at the monthly meeting of the board of directors of the Orange County Farm Bureau at the bureau's offices in Orange, and positions were expressed by the directors on the seventeen measures as recommendations to the membership of the organization. Included in the business transaction also was the election of Wm. Chas. Armstrong, long-time leader in the Orange area, as treasurer of the organization. Armstrong replaces John Cozad, Tustin, who was unable to serve. Concern was again stated about the dangers of allowing the U. S. Realm Service to enter into WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS Most Americans with George Washington in his farewell our country "to steer manent alliances wof the foreign wo not to "entangle prosperity in the pean ambition (...) But our first long before the time at atom bomb, there and the airship with non-stop range. We er "detached and rest of the work in 1798. Were Washington would first to acknowledge was sound foreign wof and a half ago can maintained in the But in observing tennial of Washington address this week, overlook the fact what he said on September 17, 1796 applicable to our day his. Consider these e: "Against the will fluences ... the jealous people ought to awake. But they be useful, must be it becomes the insider very influence to stead of a defense. "The unity o which constitutes is also now dear justly so: for it is edifice of your read support ... oferty which you s But it is easy to State's Property Value Increases The total assessed value of all property in California subject to local taxation increased $559,651,-495 while the total indebtedness of the 58 counties decreased $5,-085,397 during the past year according to figures released today by Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller. The total assessed value of $9,-100,823,858, as of September 2, 1946, amounts to $983.87 per capita. This shows an increase of 84.91 per cent over the valuations of 25 years ago, but the per capita values have declined from $1,327,-78 during this same period. Corresponding to the reduction in assessed valuation per capita during the past 25 years, the county debt has decreased from $26.56 to $13,-98 per person. The total indebtedness of the 58 counties is $129,-343,823 of which 92.05 per cent consists of funded debt and the remainder represents the floating debt. Kuchel pointed out that the value of land in California as established by county assessors totaled $3,535,576,147, and that improvements on land were assessed at $4,001,075,187. Personal property and money was listed at $1,-896,671,858. Property exempt from taxation jumped 42.82 per cent over 1945 to reach a total of $332,499,334. Approximately 2/3 of the increase was due to exemptions granted non-profit religious hospitals and charitable organizations as provided for in a Constitutional Amendment adopted on November 7, 1944. Veterans claiming the $1,000 property tax exemption, to which veterans whose assets total less than $5,000 are entitled, accounted for the remainder of the increase. Orange county valuation is $122,158,435. Improvements on land, $98,478,435. Property exempt from taxation, $14,961,560. Grand total for the county assessment subject to local tax rate is $244,857,665. County indebtedness is $71,168,39. Co. Clerk kIssues Seven Permits County Clerk B. J. Smith issued a total of seven new business permits for new business places in rural areas yesterday following approval of the board of supervisors upon recommendation of preliminary applications have been filed by approximately 75-000 World War II veterans. Possibly triple that number are expected when home building gets in full swing, and the premium market on used houses begins to subside. Neron said. Application forms (DVA-1) may be obtained from offices of the department, or from county veterans service offices in most county seats. 200 Attending Canteen Dances More than 200 young dance fans are attending the Saturday night dances at the Teenage Canteen, enjoying the smooth rhythms of Joe Bill's 16-piece orchestra, Richard Glover, canteen director, revealed. Approximately 80 youngsters of junior and high school age are taking advantage of the varied ballroom classes now being conducted by Mrs. Berenice Hargrove, versatile artist of this city, each Friday evening at the canteen headquarters. near Thurin avenue, Costa Mesa; Maurice Zimmerman, prefabricated homes exhibit lot, Newport Blvd., near 21st street; and W. G. Howell, produce market, 17th street near Tustin avenue. Buena Park: Robert M. Mertz, motel of 24 units, Stanton avenue near Ninth street. Stanton: J. E. Pruett, new and used automobile parts and repair shop, Stanton avenue and Main street. San Juan Capistrano: E. J. Kastorff, lumber yard, Los Indos street. Barber City: malt shop for Virgil F. Rose, Westminster Blvd. and Edward place. People Are Still "Bond Conscious" Over bank and savings and loan association counters, also at post office windows in communities large and small throughout southern California, thrifty individuals by the thousands are continuing "I am... shocked by the growing indifference and apathy toward our returning veterans..." —GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY, Chief United States Veterans Administration Co. Clerk Issues Seven Permits County Clerk B. J. Smith issued a total of seven new business permits for new business places in rural areas yesterday, following approval of the board of supervisors upon recommendation of the county's planning commission. Following is the list of permits issued: Costa Mesa: Irene J. Schaefer, trailer park of 34 units, Bay street For Honest, Efficient Progressive Government in California Elect FRED HOWSER ATTORNEY GENERAL "I am... shocked by the growing indifference and apathy toward our returning veterans..." — GENERAL OMAR BRADLEY, Chief United States Veterans Administration Here's California's Answer to Apathy, General! California has the answer to apathy, General! Proposition 2 will give the veterans of this State an assistance program second to none, supported NOT from legislative appropriations, NOT from new taxes, but from A GUARANTEED PER-CENTAGE OF THE PROCEEDS OF STATE-SUPERVISED GREYHOUND RACING. That makes sense to us, General, as veterans and as taxpayers. California veterans want to see Number 2 win. They know California is not going to let her veterans down. THIS STATE'S ANSWER TO APATHY IS "YES" on 2 (General Election, Tuesday, November 5) VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS Most Americans are familiar with George Washington's warning in his farewell address for our country "to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world..." and not to "entangle our peace and prosperity in the tolls of European ambition (and) rivalship." But our first President lived long before the time of the radio, the atom bomb, the guided missile and the airship with a 10,000 mile non-stop range. We are no longer "detached and distant" from the rest of the world as we were in 1796. Were he alive today Washington would probably be the first to acknowledge that what was sound foreign policy a century and a half ago cannot be wisely maintained in the world of 1946. But in observing the sesquicentennial of Washington's farewell address this week, we should not overlook the fact that much of what he said on that occasion—September 17, 1796—is still applicable to our day as it was to his. Consider these excerpts: "Against the wiles of foreign influences... the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake. But that jealousy, to be useful, must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided instead of a defense against it." "The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so: for it is the pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support... of that very Liberty which you so highly prize. But it is easy to foresee, that, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden, which we ourselves ought to bear. The execution of these maxims belongs to your representatives, but it is necessary that public opinion should co-operate." John Quincy Adams served as a member of the lower house of congress after he retired from the office of President. FACTS FOR THE AREAS OF THE COUNTY WHICH HAVE PROTESTED LACK OF PROTECTION BY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE Your taxes are being spent for protection. You SHOULD have it. You CAN have it. It's merely a matter of proper organization. You CAN have it. It needs no more men or money. It does need attention. You CAN have it. JAMES A. MUSICK Your taxes are being spent for protection. You SHOULD have it. You CAN have it. It's merely a matter of proper organization. You CAN have it. It needs no more men or money. It does need attention. You CAN have it. JAMES A. MUSICK Veteran of World War II Candidate for SHERIFF AUSTIN STUDIOS $100000 in PRIZES AND A CHANCE FOR FAME AS A SCREEN GUILD CHILD GIVEN AWAY TO CALIFORNIA'S PERSONALITY CHILDREN! NO COST TO ENTER! JUST LOOK AT THESE PRIZES FIRST PRIZE...$500.00 Bond, Plus a Membership in the SCREEN CHILDREN'S GUILD! SECOND PRIZE...$100.00 Bond. 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