anaheim-gazette 1947-01-16

Citrus Growers Hope for Rise In Orange Mart It was learned early this week that orange growers of this state are in hopes that the bottom of the orange market slump has been reached and that the present low prices will stimulate retailer and consumer interest in fresh citrus, resulting in improved demand for California navels in the near future. Presenting strong competition to fresh citrus at present, are the now low prices of canned juice. Many eastern store advertisements are offering 46 ounces of canned orange, grapefruit or blended juice at prices as low as 19-25 cents per can or about one-half a cent per ounce. According to recent surveys made of eastern markets, there are indications that the overall retail orange price structure has, in general, been adjusted downward and prices are more in line with the current market than they had been in past weeks. It is reported that 176s are averaging about 45 cents a dozen with 200s to 252s ranging from 19-30 cents a dozen. The Orange Administrative committee has set the prorate on oranges for the week ending January 18 at 1150 central-northern; 150 southern; and unlimited from Arizona. After the present week, only about 3,000 cars of central-northern navels will remain for interstate shipment. Growers in the Peninsula State, Florida, expected to ship approximately 2,750 cars of oranges, 750 cars of tangerines and 625 cars of grapefruit during the week ending January 11. Shipments from the southern state estimated for the following week show a slight Growers in the Peninsula State, Florida, expected to ship approximately 2,750 cars of oranges, 750 cars of tangerines and 625 cars of grapefruit during the week ending January 11. Shipments from the southern state estimated for the following week show a slight reduction to 2,500 oranges, 625 tangerines and 500 grapefruit. On last week's prorate of 250 cars, lemon growers shipped 211 cars. Prorate for the week of January 11 was also on the basis of 250 cars and that amount, plus the carry-over, would see a movement of about 289 cars. Due to immaturity of lemons in some districts, however, it is probable the prorate will again be undershipped. Trade supplies of lemons are generally on the light side and only in line with current demand. With California lemons down to a more reasonable level, orders are now being booked in Canadian markets where recently only the cheaper Italian fruit was wanted. Auto Club Warns Car Owners To Avoid The Rush Warning that many of California's 3,300,000 registered car owners may be forced to pay a penalty of 100 per cent more for their 1947 licenses if they wait until the 'last minute' or after before applying for their registration renewals, the Automobile Club of Southern California today urgently appealed to all motorists to take care of this important business now—and avoid the rush. "After a little flurry the first day, we have had a minimum of delay and no waiting lines here during the first week of the renewal period," attendants at the License Bureau of the Club stated yesterday, "and we are told this situation exists throughout the State at all stations where license renewals are being accepted. Unless a high percentage of applications are handled in the first half of the renewal period, congestion, wearisome delays and penalties are inevitable." Regardless of excuses, and despite the fact that car owners may be in line to apply for plates but are unable to do so because of the great road motorist The opening of a Congress is always an interesting event to watch and the opening of the 80th session, on January 3rd, was of more than ordinary interest. For the first time since 1929, the Congress elected a Republican speaker. Joseph W. Martin, Jr., of Massachusetts received 244 votes, Sam Rayburn, the candidate of the Democratic party had 182, the two candidates did not vote, there were two vacancies, and 5 members were not here yet, including one member of the California delegation, Mrs. Douglas. That was a good margin, 62 votes. Even such an election sometimes hangs on a slender thread. In the November election of 1930, with President Hoover in office, the voters elected 218 Republicans, 216 Democrats, and 1 Farmer-Labor member. Those were the days of the "lame-duck sessions" and the new Congress did not convene until December 1931, 13 months later. In the interval, there had been fourteen changes in the elected group, by death, resignation, or some other cause. There were still 2 vacancies in December 1931 and two Republicans had been succeeded by Democrats. The trend which resulted in the landslide of 1932 was beginning. John Garner received 218 votes; B. H. Snell, the Republican candidate, had 207, and 8 votes went to two minor candidates. Garner became the Speaker. Joe Martin is the 45th speaker of the House of Representatives in its history. It is the second most powerful and influential position in our government. Two years ago the House passed a bill (which the Senate did not pass) to change the line of succession to the presidency, and make it first the vice-president, then the speaker of the House, and then the president pro-tempore of the Senate. It is a more representative succession than the present one, which would give the presidency, in some unexpected case of extreme emergency, to successive cabinet members, whose positions come by appointment and signments, but we have the Reorganization Act, which consolidates committees. I had a tough decision to make, but it has resulted in what I look upon as another honor to the 22nd District. I'll write about that another time. THINGS TO COME Although the 80th Congress has been in session but a brief time the general course it is determined to follow, with or without the approval and support of the White House, has already become quite apparent. For instance, a cut in personal income taxes seems definitely in the cards in spite of President Truman's request that present levels be maintained. A strong, and probably successful, effort will be made to put an end to filibustering in the Senate. The many labor bills introduced indicate that the Wagner act is in for considerable revision and that labor unions are likely going to be shorn of much of their present power and privilege. Economy, it appears, is not only going to be talked about but actually practised—and that's going to be a mighty painful experience for many Washington bureaucrats who have so long tossed the taxpayers money around with the abandonment of an overnight millionaire bent on getting rid of the "filthy stuff." There will be a heavy drive to remove all remaining restrictions, particularly rent ceilings, and while this drive may not completely succeed it will probably result in the approval of some rent increases. The removal of controls on transient rooms is indicative of the trend. Universal military training isn't likely to get by, and there is considerable doubt if the merger of the Army and Navy which President Truman is urging will gain the needed support either. Besides these, there are of course, many other issues for congressional consideration. It is to be hoped that this Congress will definitively tackle as many of these as it can and make decisions one License Bureau of the Club stated yesterday, "and we are told this situation exists throughout the State at all stations where license renewals are being accepted. Unless a high percentage of applications are handled in the first half of the renewal period, congestion, wearisome delays and penalties are inevitable." Regardless of excuses, and despite the fact that car owners may be in line to apply for plates but are unable to do so because of the great crowd, motorists who fail to make application by midnight, Feb. 4, will be subject to a 100 per cent penalty on their plate fee and a 50 per cent penalty on their in lieu tox charges. For example, a motorist whose regular fee amounts to $15.00 will have to pay $24.00 for his 1947 license plates if he allows his application to become delinquent. Be practical, the Club suggests, and don't risk the penalties of extra fees and long exasperating waiting ordeals. Make your application now. 20-30 Club Plans Mountain Party Fun and frolic will mark the mountain party now being planned for members of the local 20-30 club members and their wives, February 15 and 16, at the Kiwanis cabin at Idylwild. Capacity of the lodge, according to club spokesmen, is 60 persons. Two "top-notch" cooks are promised for the weekend event and a possibility of getting the cabin for Friday night also was revealed. Food, lodging and entertainment may be enjoyed for an estimated $7.50 per couple for the Friday and Saturday trip. Job printing. The Gazette. Phone 2206. Two years ago the House passed a bill (which the Senate did not pass) to change the line of succession to the presidency, and make it first the vice-president, then the speaker of the House, and then the president pro-tempoire of the Senate. It is a more representative succession than the present one, which would give the presidency, in some unexpected case of extreme emergency, to successive cabinet members, whose positions come by appointment and not by election. The distinction of being the first Republican name on the roll-call comes to California. John J. Allen, Jr., of Oakland now tops Leo Allen of Illinois. It is not an idle honor. On close issues, or somewhat doubtful issues, a prompt and confident "aye" or "no" can influence succeeding votes. Hobart Alter of San Bernardino county held that spot in the 1933 session of the State Assembly and I recall that he gave strength to what was then called "the Economy bloc" when voting time came. In 1935 we installed an electrical voting system in Sacramento. It would save time here, but we'd have to change the procedures or times of the sessions. The forty-minute roll call gives members who are in committee meetings, or doing necessary office work, time to get to the floor, after the bells ring. With an electric roll call, we could have shorter sessions, and probably better attendance. Having organized, the days will be taken up with assignments to committees and with the customary details of a starting program. This year the difficulties are greater than ever before. Not only do we have the change in party leadership, which means that every committee chairmanship will change, and many committee controls on transient rooms is indicative of the trend. Universal military training isn't likely to get by, and there is considerable doubt if the merger of the Army and Navy which President Truman is urging will gain the needed support either. Besides these, there are of course, many other issues for congressional consideration. It is to be hoped that this Congress will definitely tackle as many of these as it can and make decisions one way or the other instead of putting them off indefinitely. Above all, the people want action! Good Jobs Await Army Enlistees Specific examples of the type of jobs made available by the new Regular Army's intensified manpower drive announced last week run the gamut from air traffic service technicians to motorcyclists and include rotary wing mechanics, automotive repairmen, aerial photographers, munitions workers, radio repairmen, weather observers, supply clerks, cooks and telegraph operators. In fact, the Army has 40,000 good jobs a month for 40,000 volunteers a month. These volunteers have an opportunity for training in scores of skills and trades in special service schools under the world's finest instructors. The new Regular Army not only needs 40,000 men a month to maintain its authorized strength of 1,070,000 by July 1 of this year, but also needs quality, for a high degree of intelligence is necessary to absorb the training required to handle rockets and other scientific equipment of this Atomic Age. ANAHEIM GAZETTE POWER Better Drainage Needed in Local Citrus Orchards According to observations made by Farm Advisor H. E. Wahlberg, the recent heavy rains have exposed the need for better drainage in many orchards. Yellowing of leaves, or citrus chlorosis, has been found to be associated with excessive moisture particularly in portions of the orchard subject to pooling of rain water or irrigation water. Wahlberg stated that chlorotic trees are more prevalent near the irrigation stands or at the end of irrigation furrows that have been blocked off and hold the storm waters or irrigation water for long periods of time. It was suggested by Wahlberg that the ends of orchard furrows be opened up to provide drainage of excessive water might accumulate during the winter rains. He pointed out recent meeting of citrus growers that years of heavy rainfall the winter months have us given rise to root diseases. Three rules are given to the tree maintain good health. 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