anaheim-gazette 1946-12-19

COLONY QUIPS Twenty-five years ago we were studying, among other things, a bit (and we mean bit) of economics under the tutelage of Dean Rockwell D. Hunt. The good Dean was putting in some hard licks to ground the class in the fundamentals of the subject. It was a hard job and for the effort he was putting out we are sure he was underpaid. However when Dean Hunt now looks back on that class one bright spot must stand out and make him forget all the trials and tribulations most of the students gave him. That bright spot was one of the better students who in that early day showed the promise that now has come to full flower. His name is James Mussatti. He is now President of the California State Chamber of Commerce. Jimmy is now one of the leaders in business circles and perhaps the leading tax analyst of the state. There follows a story by James Mussatti giving the highlights of some of the problems with which the State Legislature will be confronted when it meets in Sacramento next month: When the California State Legislature convenes next January, it will be on an annual basis, instead of a biennial basis. The people of California, at the recent election, by a substantial majority adopted the proposal to establish annual sessions. There were three basic economy arguments advanced by supporters of the measure: 1. Annual budget sessions would save money. 2. Annual budget sessions would put the State on a sound business basis. 3. Annual budget sessions would keep financial controls closer to Meat Market Operators Vote For Arbitration Meat market operators at their meeting in Long Beach Wednesday morning, voted to offer to arbitrate the remaining issues involved in the strike of butcher shops in Orange county, Long Beach and the Harbor areas. Dick Hefferon, Phillip R. Melnick and O. G. Lawton, spokesmen for the employers, explained the action as follows: "Employers have made what we consider to be a fair offer. We are willing to submit to arbitration. If the union will accept arbitration, the markets can reopen immediately and the final decision on the terms of the contract will be left to an impartial arbitor." Shortly after the meeting, Commissioner Lyman Sisley wired Frank Krasnesky, president at San Pedro, telling of the employers' agreement to arbitrate, asking if the union will follow suit. Mrs. M. Ledbetter, Wife of Local Managers There were three basic economy arguments advanced by supporters of the measure: 1. Annual budget sessions would save money. 2. Annual budget sessions would put the State on a sound business basis. 3. Annual budget sessions would keep financial controls closer to the people. Regular sessions of the Legislature in odd-numbered years (1947-49-51, etc.) will be known as "General Sessions of the Legislature." Such sessions will convene as at present, on the first Monday after the first day of January, and will continue for a period not exceeding thirty days, with the usual February recess period of not less than thirty days. All other provisions with respect to these General Sessions of the Legislature are the same as present legislative sessions with two principal exceptions: a. The State budget is placed on an annual instead of biennial basis. b. The 5% expenditure increase limitation will apply to the current year's budget rather than the previous biennial budget. All regular sessions of the Legislature in even-numbered years (1948-50-52, etc.) will be known as "Budget Sessions of the Legislature." At these sessions, the Legislature shall consider only: a. The budget bill for the succeeding fiscal year. b. Revenue acts necessary therefor. c. Urgency measures requiring a two-thirds vote. d. Acts calling elections. e. Proposed constitutional amendments. f. Approval or rejection of charters and charter amendments of cities and counties. g. Acts necessary to provide for the expenses of the session. It now becomes the responsibility of every citizen of the State to see to it that its Legislature puts into practice the three basic economy arguments advanced by the proponents of the annual sessions. If, after a few years of experience, we find that the annual session device fails to meet the ends claimed by its proponents, we should then return to the biennial system. Yule Holiday for Mrs. M. Ledbetter, Wife of Local Merchant, Passes Mrs. Myrtle Irene Ledbetter, beloved wife of Marvin Ledbetter, owner of the Ledbetter Jewelry store at 127 East Center street, this city, passed away very unexpectedly at Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles last Friday. On Wednesday she was taken to the hospital for treatment and according to reports, the physicians removed a blood clot from the lung and the resulting hemorrhage caused her death. Born in Nebraska 35 years ago, she had been a resident of Anaheim for the past three years. Left to mourn her passing are her husband, Marvin Ledbetter; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Debby of Santa Ana; four brothers, Jesse, Charlie, Enos and George Derby, all of Santa Ana; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Wilson, Mrs. Cleo Igo, and Miss Annie Derby, all of Santa Ana; and Mrs. Josephine Yount of Anaheim. Funeral services were conducted Monday noon at H. R. Brown mortuary with the Rev. Louis A. White, pastor of the Church of Christ of South Santa Ana, officiating. Interment was in Fairhaven cemetery. Cypress Magnolia Farm Bureau to Sponsor Dinner It was announced this week that a big turkey dinner will be given at the Cypress Magnolia Farm Bureau this (Thursday) evening, at 6:30 p.m. Carl Korn, chairman, stated that the Center will furnish the turkey, dressing, potatoes, dessert, rolls, butter and coffee. All who attend are requested to bring a vegetable or salad "and your own table service." A special Christmas message will be given by Chaplain Howard Stansberry and Christmas music in keeping with the season will be played. Shortly after the meeting, Commissioner Lyman Sisley wired Frank Krasnesky, president at San Pedro, telling of the employers' agreement to arbitrate, asking if the union will follow suit. Get Yer Gun! It's A Cuguarcuarana! Harken children! Beware Cuguarcuarana, for it stalks spirit o'er the streets of Anah...at night! The dread cuguarcurana, grit as the native Brazilian name G. Marcgraf (Historia rerumuralium Brasilae, appended Piso, De Medicina Brasilie 1648) and Guarani guacu arra. All cannot be well, with language such as that appearing It now becomes the responsibility of every citizen of the State to see to it that its Legislature puts into practice the three basic economy arguments advanced by the proponents of the annual sessions. If, after a few years of experience, we find that the annual session device fails to meet the ends claimed by its proponents, we should then return to the biennial system. Yule Holiday for Anaheim Schools Doors of Anaheim Union high school swung shut last Friday afternoon for the annual Christmas vacation which will end Monday morning, December 30, in marking one of the earliest Yule vacation closings on record. The move was made in order that students could gain additional work at downtown business stores during the holiday rush. Classes will be adjourned for one day, January 1, and classes will resume again the next morning, Paul H. Demaree, superintendent, announced. Anaheim elementary schools will mark their Christmas vacation beginning Friday of this week to January 6, M. A. Gauer, superintendent of city schools, disclosed. POT LUCK DINNER TO HONOR REV. FORRESTER Welcoming Rev. James Forrester back to his post at the Calvary Baptist church, a family pot-luck dinner will be held after the 10:50 o'clock morning service next Sunday at the church under the direction of Mrs. Walter Jungkelt and Brs. Henry Meger, social chairmen. Rev. and Mrs. Forrester will be the special guests of honor. He has just recovered from a serious illness and major operation. Carl Korn, chairman, stated that the Center will furnish the tirdkey, dressing, potatoes, dessert, rolls, butter and coffee. All who attend are requested to bring a vegetable or salad "and your own table service." A special Christmas message will be given by Chaplain Howard Stansberry and Christmas music in keeping with the season will be played. Added attraction of the affair will be the presentation of door prizes sometime during the evening. Paid Parking Area Opened Approximately 24,000 feet of parking area was opened to local drivers last Tuesday, where, for a slight fee, automobiles can be left by the hour, day, week or month. Proprietor of the city's newest type of business venture is Patrick Fitzgibbons of the Central Hotel, 115 South Los Angeles street. The lot is under supervision from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fitzgibbons claims that supervised parking will aid in keeping local cars "in good shape." "When you park your car at our place," he said, "you can rest assured that its fenders will be quite safe for the day. We'll keep our eye on it and when you return from your shopping tour, or from a hard day's work, there'll be no tickets for overtime parking suspended from the door handle!" The lot is situated between Chestnut and South Los Angeles street, with one entrance on Chestnut street and another leading into the alley-way directly behind the J. C. Penney company. Gazette want ads bring results. Acclaim Xmas Pageant at AUHS Stage lights dimmed as tables by tableaux, "Child of Peace" this year's annual Christmas pageant was staged by students Anaheim Union high school in school auditorium last Thursday night. Featured was a background chorus of more than 50 voices, cluding the glee clubs and other standing Mozart choir. Under a star studded sky tableaux unfolded in a beautiful pastoral setting. Augmenting a school orchestra, directed by William Cook, was interpretations of the organ by Doralyn Hoch-Soloists included Bonnie Rhode soprano, and Virginia Casey, contralto. Miss Ruth Phelps, draught coach, and Miss Ruth Swanson vocal instructor, were co-directors of the pageant which was greeted by enthusiastic applause from large audience. Everybody reads the Gazette. YOUNG CAROLERS THROUGHOUT ANAHEIM HERALD CHRISTMAS Reminiscent of the carolers of yore who gave voice to Christmas rejoicing, intown and hamlet here and abroad, children's robed priors of Anaheim began singing traditional songs last Monday. The musical feature, which is under the direction of Mrs. Helen G. Nel- will conclude December 23. In the downtown area St. Michael’s Episcopal church Junior Choir may be heard at J. C. Penney company, 124 West Center street, Morrow (Friday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Choir director is Mrs. Nita Ross. Next Monday the White Temple chapist church robed Junior Choir will sing at Mahaffey-Fitzsimmons company, 129 West Center street, at 4 o’clock under direction of Mrs. Warren Ashish. The young singers also may be heard over the city trucks furried by the retail division of the Chamber of Commerce; to-mat, Thursday. The Presbyterian Church choir will sing from 7:45 to 9 o’clock in the southeastern, of the city and the carolers in the Zion Lutheran church, in 9 to 11 o’clock in the middle eastern section of Anaheim. Choir members of St. Boniface Catholic church will sing in the middle and northern part of Anaheim tomorrow (Friday) night. Rerouting of PE Bus Run Causes Traffic Problem Shortly after the rerouting of the Pacific Electric busses through Anaheim, it was noticed by the City Council that a peculiar situation resulted, serving to inconvenience the public in general. Three Chamber of Commerce committees were immediately detailed to make an investigation and survey the situation from the angle of safety for the pedestrian and convenience for all concerned. Following a meeting of the three committees at Mother’s Kitchen this week, the following recommendations were made to Library Private Driveway To Be Closed to Public Following a meeting of the board of trustees of the Anaheim Public Library last Monday evening, December 16, the library private driveway was closed to use by the public. Signs will be erected to that effect and flares will be placed by the enclosing fence, according to Miss E. Kate Rea, secretary, in an announcement Tuesday morning. The motion to close this driveway was passed on the advice and recommendation of Preston Turner, city attorney. Main reason for the motion arose when the Pacific Electric company discontinued the use, on a rental basis, of the private property. Local Concern To Sue for $52,000 For damages involved in breach of contract, the Radio Electronic Engineering Company, 117 East Center street, Anaheim, is pressing civil suit for $52,000 against Local Trade Marks Incorporated, New York City. The issue is in connection with “Peck’s Bad Boy” radio show presented last fall over the Don Lee Network. PUBLIC RESERVE ‘MISUNDERS! On the heels of last opinion of the city’s new offered by Ernest W. of Commerce to those m understanding of the act. Basically, metered parking space turnover. City Offers Parking Area To Drivers Anaheim has become the few, if not the first, southern California to provide citizens with free, off-street facilities, according to nouncement made this City Clerk Charles Grin. With an army of parking flooding the downtown section, persons who desi all-day parking are now ed with the means and t compliments of the city. City Engineer E. P. Hap ported that city workme th process of grading on West Chartres street. M who desire space during Anaheim, it was noticed by the City Council that a peculiar situation resulted, serving to inconvenience the public in general. Three Chamber of Commerce committees were immediately detailed to make an investigation and survey the situation from the angle of safety for the pedestrian and convenience for all concerned. Following a meeting of the three committees at Mother's Kitchen this week, the following recommendations were made to the City Council: "That the City Council recommend that all the bus companies be requested to take on and discharge passengers in the alley platform at the rear of the building during the period which the busses operate; that all of the facilities of the station be open to the traveling public at all times in which the busses are operated; that the Council grant the bus companies no stops in the middle of any of the blocks within the city limits; that parking meters be installed on both sides of the street in the block between Chestnut and Broadway with the exception of providing one loading station for the Pickwick Hotel, one for the bus station and one for the Hockaday and Phillips company; that the Yellow Cab company be provided with space for two, rather than one, cab stands in this block providing the City Council is disposed to the rerouting of the bus through the alleyway; that, as an inducement to the bus companies to the usage of the alley, the City Council request the Library Board to reduce the alley rental to a very minimum rental charge." (Continued on Page 2) 'Alibi Ikes' Fail To Sway Judge; 'One Dollar, Pliz!' When the little red sign pops up in that meter in front of your car, and you return awhile later to find a courteous note from the city police requesting your presence at their headquarters, prepare to pay one good American dollar. If, however, there's a good reason behind your late arrival, permit the judge to weigh it on his scales of justice. Chances are, unfortunately, that he's "heard that one before!" From the first day of metered parking in Anaheim, the local desk sergeant has bent a kindly Local Concern To Sue for $52,000 For damages involved in breach of contract, the Radio Electronic Engineering Company, 117 East Center street, Anaheim, is pressing civil suit for $52,000 against Local Trade Marks Incorporated, New York City. The issue is in connection with "Peck's Bad Boy" radio show presented last fall over the Don Lee Network. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson of Santa Ana will set the date of trial. The engineering company is being represented by H. Thomas Comstock of Allied Credit Incorporated, Long Beach California. MCP Heads Return From Florida Tour The return of three prominent citrus men from an inspection tour of Florida's groves and caneries brought disheartening news to California growers. Clarence C. Taylor, secretary of Mutual Citrus Products, reported yesterday that he, along with H. T. Leo, president of the company, and F. A. Beck, vice president, journeyed by car to the Peninsular state in order to make a personal study of the situation as seen at close hand. Number two cans of orange juice are being quoted at 60 cents a dozen; orange prices are drifting steadily lower. "We don't have anything to report that hasn't already been announced before", said Taylor when interviewed. "We merely took it upon ourselves to inspect Florida's groves, caneries, and markets. Things don't look very good." Although the trio set out on the trip by car, Beck and Taylor returned by air. "We were anxious to get back to California's 'sunshine'," said Taylor. Special Session To Discuss State Highway Problem Governor Earl Warren will call a special session of the state legislature "early in January" to provide the solons with an opportunity to "give undivided attention" to flooding the downtown section, persons who deprived all-day parking are now ed with the means and compliments of the city. City Engineer E. P. Happeported that city workmen the process of grading on West Chartres street. He who desire space during (and foggy) hours of the a lighting system has stalled. At present, the lot is being graded, with no attaching made to blacktop until on or after January expected that, with a fair of rushing, the job will be completed in time for Christmas pers to avail themselves space, which is suitable proximately 50 cars. Entire lot, according to Happeprovided from the alley, or Los Angeles street and or Lemon street. Two driveways located in the 100 block of Chartres street. All citizens and shopkeepers are asked to mow off the new lot. It is striking the benefit of those who only require a free, long parking site. Citizens need a minute or two for an may now find it a great deal easier and more convenient to a metered space in the downtown business section. Community Charge Drive Continue As Donations Latest contributions to the 1946 Community Chest brought the total up to $28,665 has been reached. Contributions which were, at first, large frequent, have dropped off mere trickle. "We'll never admit fault said the Reverend," "the drive will go on until the attained. The quota must be reached before we can carry day. Mayor Charles P Cuguarcuarana! Boken children! Beware the cuguarcuarana, for it stalks in o'er the streets of Anaheim at night! The dread cuguarcurana, given the native Brazilian name by arcgraf (Historia rerum natim Brasilae, appended to De Medicina Brasiliensi, and Guarani guacu aral cannot be well, with lansuch as that appearing in newspaper. Before everybody their baggage and heads for moniga, it should be said that read cuguasomethingorother rely a stuffed cougar barfangs in Aggie Agajanian's shop show window. If anycatches it stalking by night; onto its ears and turn it to the nearest Kilroy. Claim Xmas geant at AUHS The lights dimmed as tableaux tableaux, "Child of Peace," year's annual Christmas pagwas staged by students of Sim Union high school in the auditorium last Thursday. Featured was a background of more than 50 voices, inting the glee clubs and outing Mozart choir. Over a star studded sky the lux unfolded in a beautiful real setting. Augmenting the orchestra, directed by WilCook, was interpretations on agan by Doralyn Hochull, has included Bonnie Rhodes, no, and Virginia Casey, conMiss Ruth Phelpa, drama and Miss Ruth Swanson, instructor, were co-directors of pageant which was greeted chusliastic applause from the audience. Yebody reads the Gazette. Special Session To Discuss State Highway Problem Governor Earl Warren will call a special session of the state legislature "early in January" to provide the solons with an opportunity to "give undivided attention" to the highway and traffic safety problem in California. The Governor's announcement was made during a meeting of the join legislative fact-finding committee on highways, streets and bridges headed by Sen. Randolph Collier of Yreka at Sacramento last week. Pointing out that 4,000 persons are dying every year on California highways and streets, Governor Warren declared that delay in dealing with the problem "would be putting a premium on death" as well as on injuries from accidents, congestion in cities and inconvenience. The special session in January, Warren said, will enable the Legislature to study and act upon highway problems immediately instead of having to delay action until after the February recess of the regular legislative session. Although anticipating "difficulties when the Legislature gets into the question of who is going to pay for our modernized highway system," the Governor pointed out that "the cost will be much more dear if we fall to build an adequate system." WELCOME SON Greeting a new son were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd M. Hatfield, Route 2, Box 415, Anaheim. He arrived at Fullerton Cottage hospital last Thursday. As things stand at the pthe goal of $28,665 has sbeen reached. Contriwhich were, at first, large frequent, have dropped omere trickle. "We'll never admit fasaid the Reverend, "the drive will go on until the attained. The quota mureached before we can caday. Mayor Charles P. chairman of the fund drive, all the committee workercontinue their efforts unhave exactly $28,665 in the coffers. Until then, all w ask is the cooperation of th zens. Ours is a worthy That is our only reason an best reason for continuincampaign." CPA Approves Non-Housing UIn Ten Counties Non-housing applications southern California counties nied and discouraged duriweek ending December 5, to 142 with a valuation of $2,8 compared to 120 projects v at $2,051,356 approved, Lou Dreves, chairman of the C. Production Administration, struction division citizen's ory committee announced week. Listed among the appprojects were four fire stain Orange county, valued at 000, located at West AnaheuAlamitos, Santa Ana Garden, Oceanview. Dreves stated th approvals were given or basis that the communities situated in new residential and at present do not have ficient fire protection. PUBLIC RESENTMENT CALLED 'MISUNDERSTANDING' BY C. OF C. On the heels of last week's printing of a survey concerning public opinion of the city's new parking meters, a detailed explanation was offered by Ernest W. Moeller, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce to those not in favor of metered parking due to misunderstanding of the actual reason for the project. Basically, metered parking in a community serves to increase the parking space turnover. Where all-day parking was, at first, hindering those who required only minutes for shopping, metered parking is now preventing the long-term parkers from holding up space in the business area. The proceeds gained by the meters is being used directly for the good of those who are in need of parking space, according to Moeller. For the past few months the city has been planning an off-street parking program that will provide free space to all those who require it. The first lot has already taken shape, due mainly to the finances offered by merchants, landlords and tenants in the area surrounding it. The lot, which is expected to be entirely completed in time to accommodate 50 vehicles at a time is situated so that entrances can be made through an alley, one from Los Angeles street and one from Loma Valley street. Out of The Fog Comes Santa, Via New Cabriolet Out of the fog that shrouded Anaheim last Friday the 13th, Santa Claus came, rolling along in a streamlined Buick Cabriolet past a jam-packed crowd of nearly 10,000 along Center street. Shortly after 7 p.m., the city's union high school band high-stepped into view, preceding a stream of brand-new cars. The junior high school band passed in review next, followed by Santa in all his glory, accompanied by Robert Rossberg, president of the Chamber of Commerce. The absence of St. Nick's sleigh and famous reindeer, Flasher; Dasher, Donder and Blitzen, proved to be mildly perplexing to several youngsters until it was explained that pavement, instead of snow, is hard on the runners. The big gift hunt followed the parade, with nearly 5,000 members of Anaheim's younger set touring the city in search of winning numbers pasted on merchants' windows. Due to the fact that many of the prizes were not located, many of the merchants left the numbers pasted on their win- With an army of parking meters flooding the downtown business section, persons who desire free all-day parking are now provided with the means and the space, compliments of the city. City Engineer E. P. Hapgood reported that city workmen are in the process of grading off a lot on West Chartres street. For those who desire space during the dark (and foggy) hours of the night, a lighting system has been installed. At present, the lot is merely being graded, with no attempt being made to blacktop the area until on or after January 1. It is expected that, with a fair amount of rushing, the job will be completed in time for Christmas shoppers to avail themselves of the space, which is suitable for approximately 50 cars. Entrances to one lot, according to Hapgood, are provided from the alley, one from Los Angeles street and one from Lemon street. Two driveways are located in the 100 block on West Chartres street. All citizens and shoppers of Anaheim are asked to make use of the new lot. It is strictly for the benefit of those who absolutely require a free, long-period parking site. Citizens needing only a minute or two for an errand may now find it a great deal easier and more convenient to locate a metered space in the downtown business section. Community Chest Drive Continues As Donations Lag Latest contributions to the city's 46 Community Chest drive brought the total up to $22,584.93 Wednesday evening, according to the Rev. H. G. Schmelzer, secretary-treasurer of the land drive. As things stand at the present, the goal of $28,665 has still not been reached. Contributions which were, at first, large and frequent, have dropped off to a mere trickle. "We'll never admit failure," said the Reverend, "the Chest Drive will go on until the goal is gained." The quota must be reached before we can call it a day. Mayor Charles Pearson, months the city has been planning an off-street parking program that will provide free space to all those who require it. The first lot has already taken shape, due mainly to the finances offered by merchants, landlords and tenants in the area surrounding it. The lot, which is expected to be entirely completed in time to accommodate 50 vehicles at a time is situated so that entrances can be made through an alley, one from Los Angeles street and one from Lemon street. Two driveways are located in the 100 block on West Chartres street. To Be Model Moeller disclosed that this lot will be a model for the five others which will be completed in the near future. It will be completely paved and, for the night time parkers, there will be lights installed. A comfort station will be constructed on this present lot. In addition to financial aid being given by merchants, landlords and tenants, a certain percentage of the money gained by the use of the parking meters will be set aside for building the off-street parking areas. As far as is known, Anaheim is one of the first cities in the southland to make such a use of proceeds gained from parking meters: "The off-street parking lots will beautify the city," Moeller declared. "All of that waste space in the city was made up of nothing but weeds and mudholes. Ancient buildings and shacks, many of them abandoned for years, are being torn down. They're nothing but fire-traps and are infested with vermin. In their places, the new paved lots will come into being. They'll be landscaped and beautified. They'll be a godsend to transients who reside in local hotels and they'll be a convenience for the person who requires an all-day site for his car. Police protection will be an added asset to the overnight parker. Construction of these lots will get rid of the worst blighted areas in Anaheim. As the city grows, the lots will become central traffic terminals. Business will be centered around them." Show Windows Many local merchants have already to beautify the rear of their ready agreed to beautify the rear of their buildings. Show windows will replace blank brick walls and rear entrances will be provided. The Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture company has already completed plans to this effect. Many other months the city has been planning an off-street parking program that will provide free space to all those who require it. The first lot has already taken shape, due mainly to the finances offered by merchants, landlords and tenants in the area surrounding it. The lot, which is expected to be entirely completed in time to accommodate 50 vehicles at a time is situated so that entrances can be made through an alley, one from Los Angeles street and one from Lemon street. Two driveways are located in the 100 block on West Chartres street. To Be Model Moeller disclosed that this lot will be a model for the five others which will be completed in the near future. It will be completely paved and, for the night time parkers, there will be lights installed. A comfort station will be constructed on this present lot. In addition to financial aid being given by merchants, landlords and tenants, a certain percentage of the money gained by the use of the parking meters will be set aside for building the off-street parking areas. As far as is known, Anaheim is one of the first cities in the southland to make such a use of proceeds gained from parking meters: "The off-street parking lots will beautify the city," Moeller declared. "All of that waste space in the city was made up of nothing but weeds and mudholes. Ancient buildings and shacks, many of them abandoned for years, are being torn down. They're nothing but fire-traps and are infested with vermin. In their places, the new paved lots will come into being. They'll be landscaped and beautified. They'll be a godsend to transients who reside in local hotels and they'll be a convenience for the person who requires an all-day site for his car. Police protection will be an added asset to the overnight parker. Construction of these lots will get rid of the worst blighted areas in Anaheim. As the city grows, the lots will become central traffic terminals. Business will be centered around them." New Atomic Uses To Be Discussed At UC Meeting New atomic discoveries resulting from energies 10 times as great as those that created the plutonium bomb will be described by Luis Alvarez, University of California physicist, to Orange county alumni gathering January 10 in the Elks club in Anaheim to welcome President Robert Gordon Sproul on his first post-war tour of the state. One of the scientists in the B-29 that bombed Hiroshima, Alvarez is now working in the University radiation laboratory on a new type of atom-smasher that may prove even more powerful than the 4000 ton cyclotron unveiled last month at Berkeley. Peace-time uses for by-products of the atomic bomb will be discussed on the same program by Melvin Calvin, associate professor of chemistry at the university, who is experimenting with the use of radioactive particles as "tagged atoms" in tracing disease in the human body. President Sproul will tell alumni how the university is meeting As things stand at the present, the goal of $28,665 has still not been reached. Contributions which were, at first, large and frequent, have dropped off to a mere trickle. "We'll never admit failure," said the Reverend, "the Chest Drive will go on until the goal is attained. The quota must be reached before we can call it a day. Mayor Charles Pearson, chairman of the fund drive, and the committee workers, will continue their efforts until we have exactly $28,665 in the Chest Offers. Until then, all we can do is the cooperation of the citizens. Ours is a worthy cause. That is our only reason and the best reason for continuing the campaign." CPA Approves Non-Housing Units in Ten Counties Non-housing applications in 10 Southern California counties deed and discouraged during the week ending December 5, totalled with a valuation of $2,812,144, prepared to 120 projects valued $2,051,366 approved, Louis M. Daves, chairman of the Civilian Reduction Administration conduction division citizen's advisory committee announced this week. Related among the approved projects were four fire stations Orange county, valued at $30,- located at West Anaheim, Los Mitos, Santa Ana Gardens and Sanview. Dreves stated that the provals were given on the basis that the communities are located in new residential areas at present do not have sufficient fire protection. Show Windows Many local merchants have already to beautify the rear of their ready agreed to beautify the rear of their buildings. Show windows will replace blank brick walls and rear entrances will be provided. The Mahaffey-Fitz Furniture company has already completed plans to this effect. Many other business houses are expected to follow suit. "The first 30 days of metered parking in a city has always caused a certain amount of public misunderstanding", Moeller added. "As the citizens become adjusted to the situation, resentment is replaced by understanding. The traffic becomes dynamic, instead of static." Anaheim is also the first city in California to have an actual survey made of the traffic problem. It is the only city as far as is known, to have a completed financial program set up for its off-street parking. First results of a survey conducted by Gordon Whitnal, known as the best traffic engineer on the west coast, was a clay model of Anaheim, showing the six off-street parking areas in detail. Where metered parking solves the problem to a great degree, the off-street parking program can take care of any left over headaches. Chairman of the traffic committee that has done so much to improve parking conditions in the city is Gone Mahaffey. NEW MEMBER Mr. and Mrs. George Magill of 614 South Emily street, Anaheim, welcomed a son who arrived at Santa Ana Community hospital last Friday tipping the scales at seven pounds and four ounces. Peace-time uses for by-products of the atomic bomb will be discussed on the same program by Melvin Calvin, associate professor of chemistry at the university, who is experimenting with the use of radioactive particles as "tagged atoms" in tracing disease in the human body. President Sproul will tell alumni how the university is meeting problems resulting from its recording-breaking enrollment of 40,800 students, approximately half of whom are veterans. A member of the Veterans Administration board, Sproul also serves with the committee in charge of college training programs for officers and specialists. Last year he spent four months in Russia as advisor to the Allied Commission on reparations. The local meeting is in charge of an alumni committee headed by Edward J. Power, of Anaheim. Careless Santa Jumps The Gun Christmas must surely be just around the corner; for Santa Claus, in his great haste, left a whole sackful of Christmas presents in the middle of the street at the 600 block on Broadway, last Saturday morning. It was a very solid citizen, indeed, who reported the loss to police headquarters. A patrol car was immediately dispatched and officers removed the sack-load to its proper destination... the Anaheim Post Office. During 1940-41, U.S. fire losses exceeded the $400,000,000 damage done by the German incendiary blitz on England during the same period.