anaheim-gazette 1947-08-21

THE REFUSAL of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to grant a scaling down in the top-heavy capital structure of the Fontana steel plant does not mark the end of the fight for such an adjustment. As far as western businessmen are concerned there is a great deal more involved in this matter than so many millions of dollars. To them the Fontana steel plant is a symbol of the west's fight for industrial freedom. They know that unless some fair reduction is made in the Fontana capital structure the west will not get the cheap steel it must have to forward the growth of its budding industrial empire. For years the west has been more or less at the mercy of eastern steel interests. For years it has paid a stiff price for steel. Now it has a fighting chance to break the eastern stranglehold and to get steel at a more reasonable cost. It must win this fight in order to free itself from the colonial status under which its economy has labored. As far as the Fontana plant itself is concerned, it should be remembered that Henry Kaiser-asked the government to build it in 1941 and to let him operate it in order to provide steel then sorely needed for west coast ship construction. But the RFC refused on the grounds that Kaiser had no ex- For years the west has been more or less at the mercy of eastern steel interests. For years it has paid a stiff price for steel. Now it has a fighting chance to break the eastern stranglehold and to get steel at a more reasonable cost. It must win this fight in order to free itself from the colonial status under which its economy has labored. As far as the Fontana plant itself is concerned, it should be remembered that Henry Kaiser asked the government to build it in 1941 and to let him operate it in order to provide steel then sorely needed for west coast ship construction. But the RFC refused on the grounds that Kaiser had no experience in steel making. Yet, later on the RFC offered to lend him the money to build it himself. One requirement was that he pledge certain anticipated ship yard profits as security. In view of the desperate need for steel Kaiser accepted in the hope that a reasonable capital adjustment could be worked out later. Now the RFC wants every penny back. If the RFC maintains this stand Fontana and western industrial freedom are virtually doomed. The west simply cannot afford to let this happen. DESPITE ALL KINDS of minority pressures, the elected representatives of the people passed the Taft-Hartley labor bill over a “political” veto in an effort to provide equal treatment under the law for both unions and employers. It is a tradition of our American democracy that we accept the will of the majority of the people, whether we personally, like it or not. Some of our labor “leaders” however, still benumbled with dictatorial power bestowed on them for the past twelve years, are showing signs of rebellion. First, John L. Lewis forced the coal operators to include a non-penalty clause in his contract with them, despite the fact that the new labor law specifically defines the responsibility of unions to carry out their part of a contract or face a suit in the courts. The operators submitted to this imposition to avoid an industry-wide shutdown. The United Automobile Workers, CIO, executive board told its 950 local unions that it will not confirm any new automotive industry contract that does not include a non-penalty clause and provisions for mediation machinery that would keep disputes out of the hands of the National Labor Relations Board. And they seem to have won round number one. Shortsightedness and a complete lack of labor statesmanship by many union leaders was, in a large measure, responsible for the enactment of the Taft-Hartley bill. The American public does not like to be disregarded by any rebellious minority. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The willingness—we might say the eagerness—of the Democrats to hold their national convention in California next year must have something more behind it than the mere desire to look over our scenery. Their attitude is a recognition of California’s importance in the 1948 campaign. If the race next year is close—and it may be remarkably so—they apparently hope that the Golden State will turn the tide in their favor once again as... DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION The willingness—we might say the eagerness—of the Democrats to hold their national convention in California next year must have something more behind it than the mere desire to look over our scenery. Their attitude is a recognition of California's importance in the 1948 campaign. If the race next year is close—and it may be remarkably so—they apparently hope that the Golden State will turn the tide in their favor once again as it did in Wilson's hairbreadth victory over Hughes in 1916. Probably another angle in the matter is their concern FULLERTON'S First Annual Aqua Parade Fullerton J.C. Plunge FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd 8:00 P.M. ADMISSION 75c (Including Tax) All Proceeds to Be Donated to the Fullerton Living Memorial Fund ANAHEIM GAZETTE The support Wallace appears to have in California. By the convention here they could undoubtedly counter-attack of that support. Since 1920 has California had a national political convention. At that time the Democrats met in San Francisco nominated James Cox for the presidency. They were young chap in his late thirties for the vice-president's name was Franklin Roosevelt. Remember him? HAVE BEEN LOTS OF WORSE THINGS that areandalous than the sensational investigation of Howe, Nash, tycoon of the airways; with Elliott Roosevelt as the "star" in the show. Elliott and his wife were alleged to have been entertained by the Hughes organization to the tune of more than $5,000 in a period of two years. Elliott denied that John W. Meyer spent that much money on him and his wife. The story doesn't prove that Elliott put the Hughes deal at the White House, or even talked to his Father. Angely enough, this sensation was kept in cold storage. Congress adjourned. It is easy to agree with the expressed in a leading Washington newspaper that hearing indicates that the whole affair was conceived out of burlesque-curtain-raiser for the next year's camelot that viewpoint the timing was masterful. We are some bad spots in the affairs of our own Nation long its people, but the money that has been ruthlessly donated to nations over old, whose wars we won and financed, are of more importance to the American people and our country's future in the airplane monkeyshines and tragedies in all the course, Elliott Roosevelt always makes a fine spot picturesque situations, but he doesn't do very much because his influence in Washington seems to have IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago AUGUST 31, 1872 vate ball at the Anaheim district. The state apportionment was made upon last year's census Misses Sarah and Ruby Crowther returned home last week from a very enjoyable outing at Catalina. Clarence Groat and family are camping at Laguna. 25 Years Ago AUGUST 31, 1922 The hot spell which began last Thursday and continued over into this week, caused the oldest inhabitant to rack his brains in an attempt to recall a similar experience. Thermometers varied, owing to the spots where they were exposed, but most of them reached 95 and some climbed as high as 98. Hot air expended by orators during the campaign may have been responsible for the extraordinary temperature. Work of remodeling the Anaheim National Bank will begin in a few days. The improvements which will cost between $10,000 and $20,000 will greatly enlarge the floor space of the bank, an improvement that is badly needed. Radical changes will be made in the present arrangement of the bank. The Anaheim Ebell society is making elaborate preparations for a lawn fete to be given at Concordia Park Friday and Saturday, September 22 and 23. Dean Hasson and wife returned the latter part of the week from their trip to San Francisco and other points north. Dean attended the national convention of fire chiefs while in the north. Harry I. Horn was elected secretary of the Kiwanis club Tuesday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. G. R. Mes- Army Recruiting Trailer Set Up In Business Here Following up the visit to Anaheim of the big Army Recruiting Service caravan which displays some of the Army's most modern weapons last week, an Army cruiting trailer has set up on the Boney used car lot, West Center street. T/Sgt. L. Caulfield who is on duty at trailer from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., accepting enlistments by ex-service men for the ETO commend for 3,4 and 5 years. He says many young men in southern California are taking advantage of the opportunity offered by the Army learn a trade during service can be highly useful in civic life. Sgt. Caulfield says he has some choice assignments on the W Coast to offer to ex-service men. Record Throng Expected When Legion Convenes The annual state convention of the American Legion will be held in Los Angeles on September 24, with a total attendance over 50,000 expected, it is noounced by William J. Schueer of Los Angeles, convention rector. This will be the first scale convention of the CaliforniAmerican Legion since World War II, with all of parades, pageants, contests and other colorful features of pre-conventions. Local Legionnaires are planned to have a full delegation at convention, which will be largest ever held, with 5000 gates accredited to the Legion. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago AUGUST 31, 1872 Private ball at the Anaheim one off last Saturday evening according to announcement of one of the pleasant affair of the season—a sort of it were, looming up and pleasantly from the art of every day business to give a happy relaxa- ne mind, and "drive dull by." A large and pleasant assembled, good music did, and a splendid sup- bremmermann is famous up the vacancies in the sun. Following is a list of notices in attendance: L. W. Kirby, W. S. Adolph Rimpau, Theo. John Carlin, Manuel Garrique Garfias, Alberto Geo. F. Miles, Ed Pollobt. N. White, Capt. Wm. Hall, Gustav Heiman, W. I. Dr. Wm. N. Hardin, Richman, D. E. Miles, Peter Frank R. LaFoucherie, Impau, Fred Langenberger, J. Backs, T. J. Swayne, theearn, Arthur Heiman. Miss Bessie Hardin, Mrs. Hardin, Miss Stone, Mrs. Mrs. Theo. Rimpau, Mrs. Heiman, Miss Salome Miss Laura Garfias, Miss Hon Carrillo, Miss Natalia Miss Sophie Heyerman, Gina Langenberger, Miss Langenberger, Miss Adenenberger, Miss Annie Mann, Miss Ettie Breman, Miss Claudina Rimpau, Wilda Rimpau. McFadden has just appor- and $1,543.25 of county among the various dis- 55,137.59 state school districts. The state apportionment was made upon last year's census and is $1.07 to each child. The county apportionment was made upon this year's census and is 25 cents to each census child. Anaheim gets $294.25 from the state and $77.50 from the county. Santa Ana gets $223.72 from the state and $54.75 from the county. We regret to say that our fellow townsman Dr. J. A. F. Heyerman, has been dangerously ill this week from the effects of an attack of apoplexy last Sunday morning while walking in his garden. He is improving and hopes to leave his bed today. A. Bittner is building a very large and substantial wine shed at his vineyard on Center street. It is 69x34 feet with 10 foot walls and 32 feet high over all. The walls are of adobe which have proved cooler and better for wine than bricks. The building will store about 30,000 gallons. Presbyterian services at Enterprise hall at 11 a.m. next Sabath, Rev. L. P. Webber officiating. Text, Ezekial XVIII:2, "The fatheads have eaten our grapes and the children's teeth are set on edge." Rev. Philip Farley informs us that he will hold Catholic services here on Sunday, September 29, at 9:15 a.m. Messrs. Dravsen & Co., the enterprising butchering firm, have much improved the appearance of their new shop lately by painting it and putting up a fine large sign, "Anaheim Market," the handiwork of Payne Bros. 50 Years Ago APTEMBER 2, 1897 Announcement of the death of Van Gulpen, which oc- ct his home in Alameda day last calls up manyences regarding him and yy, who were among the of Anaheim. Van Gulpin McFadden, W. H. Spurgeon, E. A. White, D. H. Thomás, George Minter and J. C. Joplin. A special train was run to Newport Beach where the visitors spent some time viewing the wharf and landing facilities. This was Mr. Huntington's first visit to Santa Dean Hasson and wife returned the latter part of the week from their trip to San Francisco and other points north. Dean attended the national convention of fire chiefs while in the north. Harry I. Horn was elected secretary of the Kiwanis club Tuesday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. G. R. Messias. S. P. Mullen, driving an oil car, smashed into Ralph McFadden's car Monday at the corner of North street and Placentia avenue. McFadden's car was damaged considerably but neither driver was injured. Art Kneip and Mr. Dunham of the Dunham and Kneip music store returned last week from a two months visit to their old home in Iowa. Nicolas Theodore, president of the Anaheim Laundry, was in Los Angeles Tuesday attending the industrial exposition. Tuesday was laundry day at the pageant and Nick represented the Anaheim laundry. Dr. Paschal is going extensively into the raising of goats, his thoroughbred nannie having given birth to three little kids on Sunday night. Indications are that Hiram Johnson has been renominated by the Republicans of California for United States senator and that Friend W. Richardson has defeated Wm. D. Stephens for the governorship. Latest returns were that Johnson was 25,000 ahead of Moore in the count and that Stephens and Richardson were running neck and neck. In the county twelve thousand votes were cast. Jim Sleeper polled every vote, Joe Backs, J. C. Lamb and Miss Justine Whitney also going through without opposition. Sheriff C. E. Jackson and Sam Jernigan were the two high men for sheriff. The Anti-Saloon league of America was founded at Washington, D.C., December 18, 1895. Curtain and Blanket 50 Years Ago SEPTEMBER 2, 1897 Announcement of the death of Van Gulpen, which occured his home in Alameda today last calls up manyences regarding him and by, who were among the members of Anaheim. Van Gulpin of the original settlers died the 20 acres now occupied Theo. Rimpau on Palm after disposing of the lot, and the Anaheim hotel, loft here Ferd Back's furniture now stands. Here the gathered in the early morning an occasional hop, for down that along with the encountered by the man who made the desert as the rose, there were moments of pleasure sandworn between those early toil. During the season nominal large ball would be attended by the beaux and am the entire countryside, ning as far as from Los then a pretentious and town. At these parliies a midnight supper was the features. Here the hoped early at noon on its in Los Angeles to San ing mail for the resi- all the settlements. The hotel was a preten- bined frame and adobe and was torn down in make room for the Crick at present standing on Huntington and son and Hood, of the Southern company, visited Santa Thursday. They were met by attee of the Chamber of the consisting of James McFadden, W. H. Spurgeon, E. A. White, D. H. Thomas, George Minter and J. C. Joplin. A special train was run to Newport Beach where the visitors spent some time viewing the wharf and landing facilities. This was Mr. Huntington's first visit to Santa Ana. A surprise party was tendered Henry and Otto Strodthoff by the Misses Minnie and Dora Zeyn at their home Friday evening. George Wagner, Claud Means, Archer and Theresa Fay, Stephen and Fred Rimpau, Poldie Heiman and Welborn Wallop will attend the Fullerton high school which begins Monday next. The school begins with upwards of forty scholars and will have a corps of four teachers. Ella Rae, Edith Bannerman and Alfonse Fossech will attend the Santa Ana high school, which begins September 20. Mises Pauline Nemetz, Adella Mosseman and Ava Evans left for Los Angeles yesterday to take up their studies in the Normal school. Miss Nellie Browning, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Browning, has the thanks of the editorial household for a very fine watermelon, the biggest one in the patch. Miss Bertha Oefinger, who has been visiting in Los Angeles for some time has returned to her home in this city. Arthur Staley, Tom McFadden and Dewitt Montgomery left Saturday for Stanford to resume their studies at the university. 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