anaheim-gazette 1948-02-12

ABRAHAM LINCOLN There is little, if anything that can be said about Abraham Lincoln that has not already been well said. But in noting the 139th anniversary of his birth on February 12, we might well ponder some of the things he has said, which, like most of his utterances, are peculiarly applicable to our times. On March 21, 1864, in speaking to a committee from the Workingmen's Association of New York he declared, "The strongest bond of sympathy outside of the family relation, should be one uniting all working people, of all nations, and tongues, and kindreds. Nor should this lead to a war upon property, or the owners of property. Property is the fruit of labor; property is desirable; is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another, but let him work diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built." On March 30, 1863, in setting aside a day for "national prayer" as requested by Congress, he said, "We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown; but we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom of our own." Yes, after 85 years Lincoln's words are they deliberately destroyed the "Maine" In 1912—14 years after the traitors appeared in the New York State Boston Herald which gave what was owed to be a detailed account of how the Sons planted the mine. According to these stories, it was tention that the mine be set off only war was declared between Spain and United States. Cuban rebels learned mine, but thought it was anchored from the ship to damage it. They set believing that the "harmless" exe would be recognized as a Spanish act to destroy the "Maine," and would re- more vigorous American support of Cuban cause. The rebels miscalculated the mine's location and the disaster for All this, remember, is a version that never been proved. Anyway, as far as its effect on the American people, the sinking of the "Maine" the "Pearl Harbor" of the Spanish-American War. FORWARD MARCH In a recent statement Secretary Interior Krug went to some length in wi the nation that it "must do a better housekeeping with its natural resource it will find the cupboard bare." He sai we must reclaim more soil, find more leum, save more coal and in general better use of the things we have. "The ed States is losing 500,000 acres of to a year—enough to support 175,000 per observed Krug, and he explained tha On March 30, 1863, in setting aside a day for "national prayer" as requested by Congress, he said, "We have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown; but we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom of our own." Yes, after 85 years Lincoln's words are as timely as the day they were spoken. Prices and Peace The recent decline of the stock and commodity markets can serve a good purpose both here and abroad. On the other hand, it could lead to a bad situation. Let's consider the possibility of a bad situation first. It's no secret that although we have been experiencing a boom there has been a haunting fear of a bust. A real depression seems very improbable in view of domestic and foreign demand for goods, however. Nevertheless, if the American people were to allow the market downtend to stampede them into a "depression attitude"—causing consumers to sharply reduce their normal buying and businessmen to curtail their operations—they could produce the very economic conditions they now seek to avoid. This would put a crimp in things here at home and seriously limit our ability to aid western Europe. The Russians hope for just such a development. Now, for the brighter side. A substantial, but not drastic, price decline would largely eliminate labor's new demands for higher wages and would thereby avoid further disruption of the national economy. At the same time it would enable our foreign relief dollars to buy more food and products. In other words, we could give Europe the needed help with less strain on our own economy. The degree to which we are able to help Europe will have a direct bearing on stopping Communism and maintaining peace. The price level figures strongly in that aid. Hence there is a vital relationship between prices and peace. "Send One Box Top . . ." The person who hasn't sent in a box top along with a statement of "25 words or less" telling why he prefers superduper soap flakes or cracky-whacky breakfast food is a strange person, indeed. He is one of the fast diminishing group that has not yet been swept into the whirlwind of prize contests that cause millions of Americans to compete. Forward March In a recent statement Secretary Krug went to some length in writing the nation that it "must do a better housekeeping with its natural resources it will find the cupboard bare." He said we must reclaim more soil, find more leum, save more coal and in general better use of the things we have. "The United States is losing 500,000 acres of land a year—enough to support 175,000 per observed Krug, and he explained that great loss is caused by the depredation wind, water—and man. Mr. Krug says that new oil fields be developed, and that synthetic fuels be brought into general use to fortify security. He tells the public that the phate-bearing strata of the western "represents the greatest known reservation of the world." The Secretary goes over the entire nation including the sugar, tobacco and resources of Puerto Rico, which he describes as very hopeful. The Virgin Islands and Alaska have plenty of natural resources but nothing much is being done to reap harvest. One thing must be said about the report and that is that it is the most urgent summing up of the possibilities using our natural resources that has come from any quarter during the last year. On Capitol Hill in Washington, Congress jumps up and down from one political order to another. Up to the middle of February record of Congress was "getting now fast." — J. E. Jones, National Indus News Service. How About the Marshall Plan One of the strongest arguments against going all the way with the Marshall Plan is that it costs too much money any event some of the strongest supporter of European relief are in favor of trimming General Marshall's famous measure making necessary appropriations to periods of two or three years, instead gambling on whether the United States be able to finance the full Marshall Plan a long period of time. Of course money lected from taxes must be used to pay Marshall Plan across. The House of Representatives took to insure tax reductions, and surely than a crimp in all plans for "going all the way on the ERP. This is one time that Congress has saving some of its natural resources. Any and all money that is saved by gress will be kept in a good place—pricing that place is at the United States' "Send One Box Top . . ." The person who hasn't sent in a box top along with a statement of "25 words or less" telling why he prefers superduper soap flakes or cracky-whacky breakfast food is a strange person, indeed. He is one of the fast diminishing group that has not yet been swept into the whirlwind of prize contests that cause millions of Americans to compete every year for everything from homes to harmonicas. The craze has reached new heights—or should we say depths? Recently there were 20 national contests running at the same time, besides hundreds of smaller ones. Increasing sales competition is making it easier for these grandoise give-away companies a sure-fire method of keeping a brand name before the public and of stimulating sales. One radio comedian suggested a contest to end all contests. It would work this way: each contestant would send him $10,000. He would then write a letter of 25 words or less telling how much he appreciated the money. This Week in History Fifty years ago this week on February 15, 1898 the U.S. battleship "Maine" was blown up in Havana harbor killing 260 of its 354 officers and men. The ship had been sent to Cuba to protect Americans in the Cuban rebellion against Spanish rule. The explosion blew the American people into a rage against Spain and the Spanish were blown out of both Cuba and the Philippines within a few months. It is known that the Spanish resented the presence of our battleship in Havana harbor, but it has never been definitely proved that... IN THE-DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago FEBRUARY 22, 1873 The following telegram from John Forster, dated San Diego, February 18th, 1873, was received on Wednesday: "Our poor friend Strobel died in London yesterday. He was attended by my old friend Thompson of La Paz." Max Frantz Otto Strobel was born at Munich, Bavaria, on February 1st, 1826, of Roman Catholic parents. He was educated as a soldier and in 1848 was a lieutenant in the Bavarian army. He joined the Liberal party and was exiled. He spent some time in England, then in Canada, then came to Washington, here he met John C. Fremont and came to California with him on Fremont's second trip across the plains. He was a member of the staff of the Walker expedition which ended in the defeat of the Americans at Granada. A second time an exile he returned to California and resumed his profession of civil engineering. In 1865 he came to Anaheim where he has since resided. Five months ago he was sent to Europe in order to effect the sale of the island of Santa Catalina, a valuable mineral deposit lying off San Pedro bay, and it was whilst engaged in completing negotiations that he received the inevitable summons which must come to all. Concerning his last hours we have no information further than the brief telegram which announced his decease. Mr. Henry Bremmerman, late proprietor of the Anaheim hotel, met with a serious accident last Wednesday evening. In examining his gun, preparatory to a day's hunting, it went off, the charge entering his left side. The wound boast of Anaheim. Precisely at twelve o'clock a large bonfire, which had been previously prepared, was lighted, and a salute of twenty guns ushered in the natal day of George Washington. After the salute the guests adjourned to a supper prepared by Mine Host of the Challenge restaurant and the fact of its being under his supervision renders euconium unnecessary. On Sunday we had our weekly shower, and on Wednesday the Clerk of the Weather threw in another soaking rain by the way of "pilou." Rainfall this week, three-eighths of an inch. It must be apparent to the minds of our citizens that we woefully need protection in case of fire. We revel in the possession of an alarm bell, a truck, two dozen buckets, two ladders and half a dozen axes, but the probabilities are that should they be wanted we would find the truck wheels refusing to revolve, never having been "doped" since it was first built, the buckets leaking, the ladder borrowed by some industrious white washer. We had a fire company of forty members, organized during the excitement caused by the burning of the Planter's hotel in June 1871. The almost miraculous escape of the entire business portion of the town and the effects of misdirected and undisciplined energy were so apparent that no difficulty was found in obtaining subscriptions to a fund for purchase of fire apparatus and a fine organization was effected under the name of "Anaheim Fire Company No. 1." But that is about all that happened—about the only effective assistance we now provide to world peace. Chenault Orte Shall we stand aside aid to China while we take over complete Shall we ignore them in Asia while we ignore them in western Europe. Major General leader of the Flying that to do this war. In an article Howard newspaper States does not have assured triumph in inspired Russian-added rebellion within friendly to us. We initiative we now pertain remains of world peace. He believes that if sent to China read the situation in May Chenault is correct not take the big plush is secure in the east Moscow is now seen can prevent that act "cheapest and easiest against World War." As a man who saw the Japs and did before the American danger, General Chan grave menace to the World in Russia's Near His warning out. Valentine's Day ly to the kids. At least for them to enjoy their love messages and reason why the grief into the act. What we have injured couples should kindle the flame of mourning on the husbands wife a box of candy taking her out to die direction and would pleasantly remember... 25 Years Ago FEBRUARY 22, 1923 Three oil wells were brought in at Santa Fe Springs Saturday and Sunday which will add 20,000 barrels to the daily production in that field. C. C. Julian brought in a 6000 barrel well, the Petroleum Midway a 7000 barrel well and the Superior Oil Company a 7000 barrel gusher. All the oil is of high gravity. Building permits were issued in Anaheim to the amount of $363,-185 in January, leading all Orange county cities. The permits in Santa Ana for the month were $339,134, San Bernardino $226,225, Riverside $216,486, Fullerton $125,000 and Orange $38,000. Anaheim stood eighth among all the cities of southern California. A post of the American Legion with twenty charter members, was organized at La Habra Monday. Guy Wells is commander, R. Vanderberg, first vice; Harold Peabody, second vice; Ned Bishop, adjutant; J. C. Lumsden, treasurer; R. M. Evans, sergeant-at-arms; William Smith, county committeeman. As the first step in making Fullerton one of the best paved cities in southern California, a petition containing the names of half the property owners of that place and during the excitement caused by the burning of the Planter’s hotel in June 1871. The almost miraculous escape of the entire business portion of the town and the effects of misdirected and undisciplined energy were so apparent that no difficulty was found in obtaining subscriptions to a fund for purchase of fire apparatus and a fine organization was effected under the name of “Anaheim Fire Company No. 1.” But that is about all that happened—about the only effective service we have seen the Fire Company render was the able and determined manner in which they consumed gallons of lager on the occasion of their last parade. We hope that some effort will be made to revive this so much needed organization. Theo. Reiser and lady are among the passengers on Steamer “Pacific,” due in San Pedro this morning. Mr. Crowther and family and Messrs. Hanna and Adams returned from San Francisco by the steamer Orizaba. 25 Years Ago Charley Stone was in town this week shaking hands with his many friends. Charley is considerable of an old-timer himself, having come here in the '60's. He could lick any boy of his inches in school and still looks as if he could put up a pretty nasty scrap. Charley has two sons working in the oil fields. One draws a salary of $400 a month and the other receives $350. When Charley was their age he got a dollar and a half a day, and sometimes didn’t get his money. Call again Charley. The domestic science section of the Ebell society met at the residence of Mrs. F. A. Backs, Sr., on Claudina street Monday. A business session was held following a luncheon served by the hostess. Work in the city schools is hampered this week by the prevalence of flu among the pupils. The disease appears to be widespread, but none of the cases are serious. Schneider Bros. have sold the Peerless Meat Market in the Réuther Market to Glenn DeLapp of Fullerton. The new proprietor took charge Friday. It will be called Glenn’s Market. Work is progressing on the rooming house being constructed on the corner of Janss and Center And, incidentally practice, these litter—with or without a Big Republican The Republican passed a big slash President Truman did not discourage the House has justduction measure callar slash. Sixty-three Republicans in passa total of more than ride a prospective ve The Senate will for several weeks unget is passed on. Mr cutting taxes have practical—and this is that the Republican with amendments, weeks. Drive to Repeal Oleomargarine A determined effigine tax which fills color it herself is unget A dozen Senators who have introduced lunch on Tuesday w club leaders to plan bill out of the House and onto the House f The law now prov uncolored margarine by the Federal Government is put in before the l store, the tax is 10 cense fees for both tailers, which tend to margarine, also wound of the measures intr Southern “Rebel” It isn’t likely th will desert the Dem oof President Truman the establishment o Representatives took steps to ensure that the money saved by Congress in a good place—providing it at the United States Treasury—was natural resources. Money that is saved by Congress in a good place—providing it at the United States Treasury—has been dig deep! News with the hopeful faces of bodies have placed their Mrs. America. It's a sacred the shavers have endowed the boys and girls in the are wistfully confident they too will romp and their sandlots. Dimes has helped put new youngsters in the past few future—it's up to us. Each abuted swells to infinite another healthy child rees. Remember, your dime bounded hope with which it treatment. Berry Man may turn out to be President in history. He is a member of more than 100 and has invitations to. The Republicans, including every effort to get him most exclusive group—the Billy Bonkosky has finished fumigating John Cook's fine 98 acre orange grove south of town, and is now operating against red spider and purple scale on the east side where he will complete this season's operations this week. Billy has been fumigating since the middle of August with 127 tents and will operate 200 next year. He has been in the business for 23 years. Tulare county grows a portion of practically every crop grown in California and in 1944 returned growers nearly $150,000,000. Schneider Bros. have sold the Peerless Meat Market in the Reuther Market to Glenn DeLapp of Fullerton. The new proprietor took charge Friday. It will be called Glenn's Market. Work is progressing on the rooming house being constructed on the corner of Janss and Center streets. This place will furnish homes for several families when completed. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons announce an open house on East Chartres street tonight (Thursday). All their friends are invited. T. J. Richardson was granted permission to build a frame residence on South Citron street. By mutual agreement the suit brought by relatives of the late Rosalie Hart Luneberg, seeking to set aside her will was settled out of court. The lady's husband, Joachim Luneberg, will remain in possession of the property during his lifetime. Leonard Evans was attorney for the executors and W. P. Webb for the contestants. The contestants agreed to drop proceedings and accept $6000 as a compromise. The property consists of store buildings on both sides of Center street between Los Angeles and Claudina and is worth about $400,000. Southern "Rebel" It isn't likely that will desert the Democrat of President Truman the establishment of citizens. The cold fact is that crats simply have no They have threatened as recently as in 1942 came of it. These political co are really important and regrettable — is recommendation for action should meet w opposition. That the minority is a difficult one is unity problems are. That have a simple solution nized. But we cannot rights to any group s race. To do so makes it to establish freedom aities in other countries mockery of the very this nation was found. The Army today is work of schools in w trades and skills are Military aircraft out 1330 planes, less than recommended. Chennault On China Shall we stand by and refuse substantial aid to China while a Moscow-supported army takes over complete control of Manchuria? Shall we ignore the spread of Communism in Asia while we try to block its advance in western Europe? Major General Claire Chennault, famed leader of the Flying Tigers, declares bluntly that to do this will hasten a third world war. In an article written for the Scripps-Howard newspapers he says: "If the United States does not help China we shall have assured triumph in Manchuria of Russian-inspired, Russian-armed, Russian-manipulated rebellion within and against a nation friendly to us. We shall have abandoned the initiative we now possess for keeping what remains of world peace." He believes that arms and ammunition, if sent to China right away, can yet save the situation in Manchuria. Chennault is confident that Russia "will not take the big plunge in the west until she is secure in the east." That security is what Moscow is now seeking in Manchuria. If we can prevent that achievement it will be the "cheapest and easiest insurance we can have against World War III." As a man who saw the need for resisting the Japs and did something about it long before the American people woke up to the danger, General Chennault now sees another grave menace to the United States and the World in Russia's Far East aggression. His warning ought not to go unheeded. Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day doesn’t belong exclusively to the kids. At least, it shouldn’t. It’s fine for them to enjoy the fun, to exchange puppy love messages and all that, but there’s no reason why the grown-ups shouldn’t “get into the act.” What we have in mind is that more married couples should use the occasion to rekindle the flame of romance. A little thoughtfulness on the husband’s part in giving his wife a box of candy, or a few flowers, or in taking her out to dinner would go far in this direction and would make the day one to be pleasantly remembered. The first appropriation bill to come to the floor of the House this year was the one for the Independent Offices. We have been working on this, in subcommittee, since early in December. There are 31 agencies whose budget requests come to us in this one bill. The subcommittee decided to bring in the appropriation in two parts. The first part, passed today, covers 27 of the agencies and totals $991,583,551. That is a saving, if I include the cut and also the recissions, of $59,308,071, or about 21 percent of the items over which the Congress has authority. It is $196,686,974 more than the amount given the same agencies for the current fiscal year, but among the items which the Congress cannot control, for example, is one for $204,577,708, for matching funds in the Public Roads Administration, to give federal aid to building postwar highways. I have no thought that the Congress, customarily road minded, would have wanted to cut this particular item, but I do call attention to the fact that here, in one item alone, over which we have lost control, was more money than the entire increase in this budget over last year. In the same way, that little expenditure about which you read in the papers, which the President is making to put a porch on the White House, after the Fine Arts Commission (supposedly vested with authority over Washington plans) had disapproved the idea, and my subcommittee had inquired regarding the money used, was discovered to come from money previously appropriated for repairs, over which the Congress had lost control. Without questioning these items, I think it is poor budgeting for the people, at any time, to lose control of their money. ly to the kids. At least, it shouldn't. It's fine for them to enjoy the fun, to exchange puppy love messages and all that, but there's no reason why the grown-ups shouldn't "get into the act." What we have in mind is that more married couples should use the occasion to rekindle the flame of romance. A little thoughtfulness on the husband's part in giving his wife a box of candy, or a few flowers, or in taking her out to dinner would go far in this direction and would make the day one to be pleasantly remembered. And, incidentally, it's not a bad idea to practice, these litte niceties during the year—with or without a special occasion. Big Republican Slash in Taxes The Republican majority in Congress passed a big slash in taxes last fall, but President Truman vetoed the legislation. He did not discourage Congress a bit because the House has just passed another tax reduction measure calling for a 6½ billion dollar slush. Sixty-three Democrats joined the Republicans in passing the bill, which leaves a total of more than nineteen votes to override a prospective veto by the President. The Senate will hold over the House bill for several weeks until the President’s budget is passed on. Mr. Truman’s plans for cutting taxes have not been popular—or practical—and this gives reason to believe that the Republican bill will become a law with amendments, within the next few weeks. Drive to Repeal Tax On Oleomargarine A determined effort to repeal the margarine tax which forces the housewife to color it herself is under way on Capitol Hill. A dozen Senators and Representatives who have introduced tax repeal bills will lunch on Tuesday with a group of women's club leaders to plan strategy to get a repeal bill out of the House Agriculture Committee and onto the House floor for a vote. The law now provides that each pound of uncolored margarine is taxed a quarter cent by the Federal Government. But if the color is put in before the housewife buys it at the store, the tax is 10 cents a pound. High license fees for both manufacturers and retailers, which tend to discourage the sale of margarine, also would be repealed by most of the measures introduced in Congress. Southern “Rebellion” It isn’t likely that the southern states will desert the Democratic party in protest of President Truman’s recommendation for the establishment of civil rights for all the papers, which the President is making to put a porch on the White House, after the Fine Arts Commission (supposedly vested with authority over Washington plans) had disapproved the idea, and my subcommittee had inquired regarding the money used, was discovered to come from money previously appropriated for repairs, over which the Congress had lost control. Without questioning these items, I think it is poor budgeting for the people, at any time, to lose control of their money. Four agencies are left for future action, which will probably be in May. The Veterans Administration, which has the biggest budget of any government department or agency, has a new administrator, and for his sake, action on his budget was postponed until he himself knows more about it. The Maritime Commission, to speak kindly, is in a state of confusion, and a little additional time may help there. The Atomic Energy Commission, in present domestic and world conditions, should have the most time possible, for its plans and its budget. The War Assets Administration is rumored to be in a state of transfer, probably to the Federal Works Agency (also in this same budget) and therefore needs the extra time to find out what is to become of it. It has been a pleasure to work with this subcommittee, and the House seems to have confidence in it. Last year we took more than a BILLION dollars off the appropriations for these agencies, and the House stood by us, on the floor and after the conference. This year we brought out the bill described in this letter, and the House again supported us, almost unanimously, both majority and minority parties. I think, as I write this, that there was only one “no” vote. Good News Rain. The heavy blanket of snow which has been laid over the mountains of California has provided the first good skiing conditions at most of the favorite winter recreational spots. The snow also provides a substantial reserve supply of water. The decline in prices on the commodity market gives strong indication that the peak of the inflationary spiral has been reached and that retail prices will soon be moving downward. In other words, the high cost of living won’t be so high. The United States Winter Olympic team has made the best showing of any American team in the history of the games. The victory of Mrs. Gretchen Fraser of Vancouver, Washington in the women’s slalom was the first ski event in the Olympics ever won by an American. The figure skating of Dick Button, of Englewood, New Jersey was rated Southern "Rebellion" It isn't likely that the southern states will desert the Democratic party in protest of President Truman's recommendation for the establishment of civil rights for all citizens. The cold fact is that the southern Democrats simply have no place to go politically. They have threatened before to break away as recently as in 1942 and 1944. But nothing came of it. These political considerations, however, are really important. What is important—and regrettable—is that a Presidential recommendation for putting civil rights into action should meet with such outbursts of opposition. That the minority problem in the south is a difficult one is undeniable. Most minority problems are. That this problem does not have a simple solution should also be recognized. But we cannot go on denying civil rights to any group solely because of their race. To do so makes a mockery of our aims to establish freedom and equality for minorities in other countries. To do so makes a mockery of the very principles upon which this nation was founded. The Army today is operating a vast network of schools in which more than 200 trades and skills are taught. Military aircraft output in 1946 was only 1330 planes, less than half the minimum recommended. The United States Winter Olympic team has made the best showing of any American team in the history of the games. The victory of Mrs. Gretchen Fraser of Vancouver, Washington in the women's slalom was the first ski event in the Olympics ever won by an American. The figure skating of Dick Button, of Englewood, New Jersey was rated as the finest of all time in Olympic Games competition. Did you know that the 6th Army's radio program "Sons O' Guns" is broadcast over 150 stations in the west, and is the only all-soldier show of its type in America? Remember! When considering relative strengths of world powers today, keep in mind that the U.S. Army has been demobilized 90 percent of wartime strength. Department of Labor figures show that an Army Private actually will have more money left at the end of the month than a $2500.00 a year civilian. Only the top 50 percent of American youth can mentally, morally, and physically pass today's requirements to become a soldier in the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Forces. Today's U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force is a highly technical organization in which almost every man must become a leader or a skilled specialist. The biggest fact about today's U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force is that it is possible for a man to start as a private and end up his career as a general.