anaheim-gazette 1948-02-05

The Business Story A New York advertising firm declares that American business should spend $3 billion annually to tell its story to the public. Pointing out that that amount is spent each year to advertise its products "and a lot more billions in direct selling costs," the advertising firm asks, "Isn't it about time we used some important money to sell the system which makes the products possible?" That's a good question—a question which business as a whole can no longer afford to ignore. Of course, some industrial leaders have tried to inform the public on the facts of business life. But the job to be done in this respect is so vast that they have been able to do little more than scratch the surface. At the present time industry is being criticized in some quarters because the overall profit volume is substantially higher than in previous years. Yet, little is said of the facts that workers still take home ten times as much as stockholders get, that today's earnings come from a greatly increased production volume, that not all businesses are making what appear to be large profits, and that the stockholders' dollar has been cheapened by inflation just as much as the worker's dollar. Many persons have yet to realize that business prosperity is essential to their own prosperity. Yes, business has a story to tell the public. And the sooner and more completely it tells that story the better it will be for business—and the public, too. Wall Paper's Proud History Since March has been officially designated as National Wallpaper Month, it is a good time to look back into the history of this in dustry. It is a proud history, as old as gracious living; its traditions date back more than four centuries. At the present time wall paper is in the midst of a great revival of popularity because of its many advantages in providing a beautiful background in the home. During the long-ago days of the Middle Ages, kings and nobles lived in lofty stone castles, which, despite their magnificence were dark and drab. As a result, they constantly sought new means of achieving warmth, color, design and livability. For a time they depended entirely on costly hand-woven tapestries, but these took a lifetime to make. Late in the fifteenth century, however, there was developed in France a paper wall covering, undoubtedly adapted from century-old paper panels with which the Chinese used to decorate their homes. Almost miraculously, these wall papers provided a feeling of warmth, color and design which was in welcome contrast to the drab monotony of the plain walls of that day. These papers were made in small square and were decorated entirely by hand. Consequently, they were prohibitively expensive for all but the nobility. Within the past twenty years American technical ingenuity has developed washable wall paper printed in lightfast colors. Today tines as much as stockholders get, that today's earnings come from a greatly increased production volume, that not all businesses are making what appear to be large profits, and that the stockholders' dollar has been cheapened by inflation just as much as the worker's dollar. Many persons have yet to realize that business prosperity is essential to their own prosperity. Yes, business has a story to tell the public. And the sooner and more completely it tells that story the better it will be for business—and the public, too. Vets Are Good Risks When the G.I. Bill of Rights was passed by Congress two or three years ago with its provisions for low-cost loans to veterans, some people were afraid that Uncle Sam was going to get stuck with a lot of bad debts. They seemed particularly concerned with the provisions that would enable a vet to finance the purchase of a home without making any down payment. Well, on the basis of what has transpired thus far these fears were groundless. At least, the experience of California financial institutions which have advanced funds to ex-servicemen has been very favorable. In appearing before a joint congressional committee on housing not long ago, Mr. E. A. Mattison, executive vice-president of Bank of America, revealed that out of 78,000 loans to veterans totaling more than $600 million only 42 defaults had occurred involving about $25,000. And he expressed the belief that even on these defaults it was quite probable that the Government would not suffer a loss. These statistics are a good indication of the responsibility and sincerity of the men who fought in World War II. A little calculating shows that only one ex-G.I. in about 2,000 has been unable to meet his obligations. A congressman remarked that the record was really phenomenal. It is just that. Speaking Out of Turn It isn't very often that one of the Moscow stooges get out of line. But it does happen occasionally. Take the case of Georgi Dimitrov, the Bulgarian Communist Premier. Ordinarily he speaks or acts only when Stalin pulls the string. But not long ago Georgi must have suffered a lapse and started to do a little thinking on his own. Before he woke up to the error of his ways he had made a comment about the possibility of a federation of the Balkan and Danubian states at some future time. Almost immediately Georgi got his ears slapped down in an editorial in Pravda. The century-old paper panels with which Chinese used to decorate their homes. Almost miraculously, these wall papers provided a feeling of warmth, color and design which was in welcome contrast to the drab monotony of the plain walls of that day. These papers were made in small square and were decorated entirely by hand. Consequently, they were prohibitively expensive for all but the nobility. Within the past twenty years American technical ingenuity has developed washable wall paper, printed in lightfast colors. Today wall paper is practical as well as beautiful. Thanks to modern methods of production its great advantages are accessible to each and every home—no longer limited to the wealthy. There is a wall paper to fit every color scheme, every taste and every mode of living. This is a good time to congratulate the wall paper industry. Its members have done a good job in educating the American public in good taste and style in decorating. They realize that it is a long-term program, but it pays off in the increased numbers of beautiful homes. Wall paper is indeed the fashionable background today—and will continue to be so tomorrow. Mahatma Gandhi When Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi finished his recent six-day fast which had forced Hindu and Moslem leaders to promise peaceful settlement of differences, he declared: "If today's solemn pledge of peace is fulfilled, it will revive my intense wish before God to live my full span of life, doing service to humanity. That span, according to learned opinion, is at least 125 years." But India's sainted Mahatma was not to achieve his "full span of life." This man who had so often tempted death through his fasts did not die from hunger. Instead death came from an assassin's bullet—a violent end to the great apostle of nonviolence. Ironically, it was Gandhi's insistence on non-violence that led to his assassination. Tens of thousands of Hindus whose families have been slaughtered or abducted by Moslems are bitterly opposed to peace. They want revenge. He was killed by a Hindu. It remains to be seen what will happen now in India. At first glance, it would appear that his stabilizing influence has been lost. Yet, it is not improbable that his spiritual prestige will remain undiminished and will continue to have a sobering effect on the dissident factions. The world must earnestly hope that it will. Bulgarian Communist Premier, Ordinarily he speaks or acts only when Stalin pulls the string. But not long ago Georgi must have suffered a lapse and started to do a little thinking on his own. Before he woke up to the error of his ways he had made a comment about the possibility of a federation of the Balkan and Danubian states at some future time. Almost immediately Georgi got his ears slapped down in an editorial in Pravda. The Russian newspaper made it clear that the federation scheme was frowned upon by Moscow. Now, why should Moscow oppose any cooperation among its satellites which would help to strengthen them economically? Diplomatic observers say the reason is that the Politboro wants to follow the scheme of divide and rule. In other words, if the satellite countries worked together too closely they might grow rather independent of the Kremlin. And that wouldn’t fit into the overall Communist plan of things which aims to make as many countries as possible dependent on Moscow. That makes it quite clear that the comradery of the world proletariat which Communism espouses is not for the benefit of the proletariat but for the Kremlin. Comrade Dimitrov had better not forget that fact again or the next time his neck, and not merely his ears, may be affected. Have We Reached a New Level? In the judgment of some of the best authorities in the National Capital the production of most things has reached practical ceilings. This is interpreted to mean that pay increases now are not essential because the net effect is that price tags are marked up. At the same time the national rate of production has been speeded in the last year and the price levels are not apt to be increased very much this winter. Government Housing Programs Ever since the close of the war the National Administration at Washington has been doing its level best to speed up longer range Government housing programs. That seems to be a fine intention. It is stimulating building towns and cities—but—at prices that have never been heard of before in the history of our country. Isn’t it a fact that what this country needs most is one-story inexpensive houses outside the borders of thickly populated cities? Think that over. Stalin, Take Notice The best people of the world live today in the western state of Europe, and they have joined together to oppose the illiterate and backward eastern blocs of Russia—where civilization has been kept on the downward grade ever since the Russians shot their emperor and his family. The world has suffered too much to yield any further to Communism and the rules and regulations of government in Moscow. California light and power companies report that a serious shortage of electric power is not likely to develop in spite of the drought. Both their hydro and steam generating capacities have been greatly increased and will be sufficient for maximum requirements. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago FEBRUARY 15, 1873 But a short time will elapse before politics will again become the absorbing topic of the day. Already the aspirants for the various offices are canvasing their friends to prevent them from committing themselves too hastily, and are using every effort to have their names brought prominently before the public as "the coming man." In this county the political parties are so evenly divided that the contest will be a very close one, and any strictly local measure will possess great weight in deciding the election. The citizens of Los Angeles county living south of the San Gabriel river have been for several years in favor of county division. Petitions were presented to the Legislatures of 1870-72, asking that the division be made but were acted upon unfavorably. Until this coming campaign the people south of the river have never been in a position to compel either party to nominate on their regular ticket a candidate in favor of county division. They consider that in this election they hold the balance of power, and will therefore demand the election of a member of the legislature in favor of county division, and also that the member shall be selected from amongst themselves. Let Los Angeles bear this in mind: "We are more united than ever before and we will ignore politics to insure the success of this measure." W. J. Gunnett of Oakland, grand instructor of the order of Odd Fellows, in a letter thus explains himself regarding his reception in Anaheim: "I hardly know what to Los Angeles." Considerable interest was manifested in the suit of Langenburger, Blockman & Co. vs. S. Goldstein, and during the trial which took place yesterday before Judge Clark the court room was crowded with spectators. The jury selected were Messrs. E. Evey, D. Evey, J. M. Gibson, J. Guinn, J. Taylor, Captain H. M. Smith as attorney for plaintiff and J. G. Howard for defendant. L. Halberstadt and Lew E. Smith on behalf of the plaintiffs, testified to the delivery of lumber to the amount of $157.41. Defense brought forth a counter claim of $312.50. After a display of forensic eloquence the case was submitted to the jury, which brought in a verdict for the defendant, awarding him $102.50, being the amount claimed as balance due him. Deeds filed—A. B. Chapman to Richard Egan, 40 acres in the Santa Ana rancho for $400. John J. Weglein to H. D. Polhemus, 66 acres in township 43, range 10 west, for $13.17. Mrs. E. Ross to William Bush, 20 acres in the vicinity of Santa Ana for $500. George Miller, proprietor of the Star restaurant has been sued by Isaac Calisher for defamation of character. The damages are laid at $10,000. Married—At the residence of the bride's father near Richland on January 29, by Rev. Thomas Brown, James Huntington to Virginia Bowers At Richland school house, Feb. HOW ABOTHER By HENRY C. M. (Western News) Belief that the 100 federal unemployment pass Congress was expired James G. Bryant, directed Department of Employment While passage of the mean that California employs would escape paying the percent payroll tax they government annually, it this three-tenths would be In turn, the state would of the three-tenths which would be used for the unemployment insurance now in federal government The sum involved, Br 18 million dollars annually hangs a story of administration and employment insurance in theington bureaucrats three away. For, as Bryant has pnia stands to get back on lion dollars this year of employers will contribute money goes into the ge United States. When the Social Security by Congress back in provided that the then society which now is the Federal institution, should provide its ministration, and this pro effect ever since. Congress the board shall have, and appropriation. The board the money to the states, California has fared badly about 50 percent of what contributed. Consequently, the D twenty years American has developed washable lightfast colors. Today, it is well as beautiful. Methods of production are accessible to each longer limited to the wall paper to fit every stale and every mode of use to congratulate the members have done the American public in decorating. They long-term program, but it used numbers of beauti- is indeed the fashion-—and will continue to be to congratulate the members have done the American public in decorating. 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Mahatma was not too of life.” This man who lost death through his dom hunger. Instead, an assassin's bullet—a great apostle of nonGandhi's insistence on to his assassination. Hindus whose families or abducted by Mossosed to peace. They killed by a Hindu. seen what will happen at glance, it would aping influence has been probable that his spiritain undiminished and sobering effect on therarnestly hope that it FEBRUARY 15, 1923 Judge Richard Egan, pioneer settler of this section and one of the most prominent and colorful figures in the early history of the county, died Friday after a short illness. Judge Egan had lived in San Juan Capistrano for more than half a century, settling there when all the inhabitants were either Mexicans or Indians. Because of his education and ability he became by common consent the "Alcalde" of the village. He was also advisor and executive for Don Marcos Forster, who owned vast ranches. For many years he was justice of the peace and his word was law.“The free and independent principality of San Juan Capistrano,” was the way lawyers and judges all over the state spoke of the mission town, and Judge Egan became famous for his western wisdom and justice. He was born in Waterford, Ireland in 1842 and came to this country at the age of 10 years. He went south and when the Civil war broke out he joined the confederacy, he was one of the men who manned the Merrimac in the historic battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at and Louis Everding of Eureka are making a tour of southern California. They were in Anaheim Monday. Plans for the new M.E. church at Fullerton, which will cost $250,000, have been approved by Bishop Leonard and the work of construction will begin shortly. It will be the finest church building in the county. Services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal church every Wednesday during Lent. The pastor, Rev. Bode, will conduct the service. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday and Rev. Bode preached to a large congregation. Wm. Falkenstein has just received a beautiful new line of millinery fresh from New York at remarkably reasonable prices. This line of goods is sure to prove an added attraction to Mr. Falkenstein's popular department store. A number of friends of Mrs. Fred Weisel gathered at her home on Sunkist avenue Friday in honor of her birthday. A dainty luncheon was served at 5 o'clock. Among the guests were ladies The State of California with the ending of this Californians realize now. a loss, because of this unof us who may have to load in the Congress, if back, are troubled about Congressman Clarence a year ago that he would this term. I made a special cisco, to attend a dinner farm leaders, shortly affement His reasons are his clusion of 32 years of coorHouse. He was born graduated from Stanford served as district attorney before he came to Washington represent The First District. A few weeks ago, Co. J. Elliott, of the Tenth H that he would not run foe reasons are personal, and standable language, he is a political situation which Juan Capistrano," was the way the lawyers and judges all over the state spoke of the mission town, and Judge Egan became famous for his western wisdom and justice. He was born in Waterford, Ireland in 1842 and came to this country at the age of 10 years. He went south and when the Civil war broke out he joined the confederacy, he was one of the men who manned the Merrimac in the historic battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac at Hampton Roads. After the war he came around the Horn in a small boat and landed in San Francisco. Desiring a life of peace and quiet he later came to southern California where he bought 500 acres of land at San Juan Capistrano paying $1.25 per acre. When he died his estate was estimated at $250,000. He had many intimate friends among the old timers in Anaheim and was a frequent visitor here where his death is regretted by thousands. A party in honor of Miss Eleanora Parker was given Monday night by Miss Beryl Kennedy at Ramona Villa. A long list of guests were present. Card games were indulged in and lunchon was served by the hostess at a late hour. Rev. Father Robert Byrne, for seventeen years chaplain at St. Cathérine's school, died Saturday at the age of 85 years. Funeral services were held at St. Boniface church on Tuesday morning, Father Brown officiating. Supervisor N. T. Edwards has been appointed a member of the state highway commission by Gov. Richardson. He, in company with other members of the commission, Harry M. Toy of San Francisco Wm. Falkenstein has just received a beautiful new line of millinery fresh from New York at remarkably reasonable prices. This line of goods is sure to prove an added attraction to Mr. Falkenstein's popular department store. A number of friends of Mrs. Fred Weisel gathered at her home on Sunkist avenue Friday in honor of her birthday. A dainty luncheon was served at 5 o'clock. Among the guests were ladies from Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Fe Springs. Earl Steadman, sales manager for the Carroll tract reports lots in that subdivision selling like hot cakes. Dr. Fred Dugdale and wife of Lowell, Mass., are visiting at the home of R. J. Dugdale, the doctor and Richard being cousins. Architect M. Eugene Durfee, who has been transacting business in Arizona, returned to his home Tuesday night. BLUE RIBBONS A baby son was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Webster, 121 West Eighth street, Buena Park, at the Fullerton Cottage hospital on Monday. The infant weighed seven pounds and eleven ounces. HAVE BABY BOL Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Burch, Jr., of 6761 East Ball road, Anaheim, whose baby son arrived Saturday at the Anaheim Community hospital. The newcomer tipped the scales at four pounds and eight ounces. Copper has replaced gold as Siskiyou county's most valuable mineral product. A few weeks ago, Colleen J. Elliott, of the Tenth House that he would not run for reasons are personal, and standable language, he is a political situation which attacked, in his own party Hollywood-Democrats, all factually Communistic, who recognize the principles of son. On the other hand, his district, who are equally courageous, his farm knows years experience, have perhaps recurring Congressional issues. I am not discussing these two. Al Elliott was born in a corral," and he full farmer and livestock owner. For the past 19 years has been of the Tulare county fair. Age which often could not family newspaper which water, but which could be used the darkest days of the bureaucrats and the would-be man had his placeional picture. What will Colleen lose the ranking-minority Committee on Interstate commerce, which hears all communications bills and interstate provisions of the reproduces and acts on more... HOW ABOUT RETURNING THE TAX MONEY TO CALIFORNIA? By HENRY C. MacARTHUR (Western News Service) Belief that the 100 percent offset for federal unemployment insurance taxes will pass Congress was expressed recently by James G. Bryant, director of the California Department of Employment. While passage of the measure would not mean that California employers subject to payment of the unemployment insurance tax would escape paying the three-tenths of one percent payroll tax they now pay the federal government annually, it would mean that three-tenths would be paid to the state. In turn, the state would control disbursement of the three-tenths of one percent, which would be used for administration of the unemployment insurance act, a control in federal government hands. The sum involved, Bryant said, is about $2 million dollars annually, and therein lies a story of administration of unemployment insurance in this state by Washington bureaucrats three thousand miles away. For, as Bryant has pointed out, California stands to get back only about nine million dollars this year of the 18 million its employees will contribute. The rest of the money goes into the general fund of the United States. When the Social Security Act was adopted by Congress back in the thirties, it proved that the then social security board, such now is the Federal Security Administration, should provide funds for state administration, and this provision has been in effect ever since. Congress decides how much a board shall have, and make an annual appropriation. The board, in turn, doles out money to the states, and in the grants, California has fared badly, getting back only 50 percent of what its employers have contributed. Consequently, the Department of Employment has taken a slice out of the sum requested. Whether the cuts have been justified or not is largely a matter of opinion, and the last cut, for the present six month budget period, Jan. 1 to July 1, was 30 percent of the sum requested. California asked $6,291,-167, and the board granted $4,378,004. If Congress adopts the law providing for the 100 percent offset, the bickering would be over, or transferred to the state where differences of opinion would become an internal government matter instead of between the state and federal government. Also, the possibility would exist that the three tenths of one percent might be increased, as this state would collect some 18 millions from employers, while under present conditions, the department is requesting slightly more than 12 million. Whether the additional six million would be used by the state to strengthen unemployment insurance administration, which would mean the thinking up of more ways on the part of the Department of Employment to spend money, or whether the legislature would consider returning the money to employers in the form of a reduced tax, is questionable. It is necessary first, officials point out, for Congress to pass the law before a decision can be made on what the state should or should not do with the extra money. Actually, it is pointed out, there is virtually no limit to the amount that could be spent on administration, insofar as the total amount of money contributed by employers is concerned. It is not generally known that Congress is under no legal obligation to return as much to a state as its employers contribute for administration. When the social security act was adopted, it was "understood" that the three-tenths of one percent offset was to be used for administrative purposes. The State of California will suffer a loss, in the ending of this year, which few Californians realize now. It will be no less of loss, because of this unconcern, and those who may have to carry an additional bill in the Congress, if the voters send us back, are troubled about it. Congressman Clarence F. Lea announced near ago that he would retire the end of his term. I made a special trip to San Francisco, to attend a dinner given him by the then leaders, shortly after that announcement. His reasons are his age, and the condition of 32 years of continuous service in the House. He was born in Lake county, educated from Stanford, studied law, and served as district attorney of Sonoma county, where he came to Washington in 1917, to present the First District. A few weeks ago, Congressman Alfred Elliott, of the Tenth District, announced that he would not run for re-election. His sons are personal, and perhaps, in underdable language, he is a little fed-up with political situation which permits him to be realize. When the Democratic party had the majority, then Lea was the chairman of the committee. It was Clarence Lea who went to the White House, under both Republican and Democratic Presidents; respected, liked, and listened to, as spokesman for the delegation. It is Elliott's knowledge of agriculture, and the procedures of the House, as well as his universal friendships, to which the Californians constantly turn. Under the rules, a motion to recommit may be made by the minority party. It has been the Lea amendment, or the Elliott amendment, or the motion to recommit, by one of them, which has more than once saved the day for California. Elliott is the senior minority member on the Committee on Public Works. The delegation will lose two Democratic members, but the Republican members will regret the loss as much as their own party should regret it. Except in rare instances, the delegation knows no party lines, when it comes to California problems. It will mean increased responsibilities for other members of the delegation. Curiously, with these changes, I will move to seventh ranking member of the delegation in point of service, and to fifth ranking Republican member. Seniority is the basis of responsibility, and to some extent, of success here. One older member will shortly retire; two come from districts with disturbingly close election results in recent years. Time may be the great healer, but I rise to remark that time can also be a money. Actually, it is pointed out, there is virtually no limit to the amount that could be spent on administration, insofar as the total amount of money contributed by employers is concerned. It is not generally known that Congress is under no legal obligation to return as much to a state as its employers contribute for administration. When the social security act was adopted, it was "understood" that the three-tenths of one percent offset was to be used for administrative purposes. Actually what happens, is that the money the department claims rightfully belongs in California because it is contributed by California employers, is used in other states where employers do not contribute enough to pay their own administration costs. The theory there was based on the same principle as the unemployment insurance trust fund, that is, all the contributions for benefit payments would go into the common pot, namely U. S. Treasury bonds, and that if they credited to one state fell short of serve, there still would be sufficient funds from the reserve of other states to pay claimants. His reasons are his age, and the condition of 32 years of continuous service in the House. He was born in Lake county, educated from Stanford, studied law, and served as district attorney of Sonoma county, where he came to Washington in 1917, to present the First District. A few weeks ago, Congressman Alfred Elliott, of the Tenth District, announced that he would not run for re-election. His sons are personal, and perhaps, in understated language, he is a little fed-up with political situation which permits him to be locked, in his own party, by that group of laywood-Democrats, allegedly liberals, and usually Communist, who would not even recognize the principles of Jefferson or Jackson. On the other hand, the Republicans of district, who are equal beneficiaries of courage, his farm knowledge and his 12 years experience, have permitted, and sometimes encouraged, opponents in the frequent recurring Congressional races. I am not discussing the political features of the situation. It is enough that Elliott decided not to run again. I am interested in the results, in the Congress. No two men could be more different than the two. Al Elliott was born in Yolo county. Would tell you, jokingly, that "he was in a corral," and he has been a success-farmer and livestock raiser all his life. The past 19 years has been the manager of Tulare county fair. He speaks a language which often could not be printed in the daily newspaper which will carry this let-but which could be understood, even in darkest days of the New Deal, by the laucrats and the would-be regulators. Each man had his place in the Congressional picture. What will California lose? We are the ranking minority member of the committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, which hears all transportation and communications bills and which, under the state provisions of the Constitution, induces and acts on more bills than people It will mean increased responsibilities for other members of the delegation. Curiously, with these changes, I will move to seventh ranking member of the delegation in point of service, and to fifth ranking Republican member. Seniority is the basis of responsibility, and to some extent, of success here. One older member will shortly retire; two come from districts with disturbingly close election results in recent years. Time may be the great healer, but I rise to remark that time can also be the great disturber, and in this instance will lay a heavy hand on California, as the 80th session ends. The future will show what these men have meant to the state. I say now, well in advance of the end of the session, that they will be missed, and nowheres more than in this office. Valentine's Day Idea Somehow from out of the misty, somnolent passages of the past there arose the Valentine's Day legend, centered on the flowery tokens lovers delight in sending one another. Mayhap, as a shrewd bard once observed, it found continued sustenance through the enjoyment the world takes in the antics of lovers. Whatever the source of Valentine's Day—and there's no real agreement on its origins—the occasion this year brings an extra bonus to the girl pining for a hubby. She can include a proposal of marriage with her card (it's Leap Year, you know). To any young lady reading this, the idea is not copyrighted. If the thought fits the circumstances, she's welcome to use it! In 1864 the U.S. Army's Corps of Engineers built in one night a 200-foot bridge across the James River, still one of the longest pontoon bridges in the history of warfare.