anaheim-gazette 1948-02-26

Where Else Would You Want to Live? Should anyone feel ashamed at boasting about this country? William Henry Chamberlin, one of our most distinguished historians and foreign correspondents, doesn't think so. In a recent newspaper column, Mr. Chamberlin wrote: "It is easy to sneer at the slogan, 'against every ism except Americanism' as unsophisticated, uncouth, lacking in proper cosmopolitan spirit and whatnot. But, when due allowance has been made for wisecracks . . . the fact remains that Americanism is something pretty distinctive, and is a pretty good ism to live by. . . "Perhaps the most decisive proof that Americanism, with all its faults, is a pretty good ism, lies in the question: Where else would anyone familiar with American and world conditions wish to live, or see his children live? Thirty-five years ago, even fifteen years ago many European countries might have offered attractive alternatives. That this is not the case today is in considerable part the result of the new isms to which Europeans have surrendered part, or all of their freedom." The new isms of which Mr. Chamberlin speaks are not milestones in the march of mankind. They mark a desperate and tragic turning back of the clock, and the hands are This is another straw which shows why way the wind is blowing. Coming back to the question of universal military training, it may be assumed that the legislation will not pass the present Congress. That doesn’t affect the fact that some measures, aside from the Marshall Plan, will be taken by the American government to meet any Russian or Communist movement. And that means that our government going to maintain its position as the greatest military power in the world. With the atomic bomb ready for defense, it would not be all strange to find some measure like the of Senator Taft’s whipped into shape—just to help make sure. Your correspondent in Washington does not hesitate to assure the people of the country that the United States will not caught napping in case there are any military movements against us by Russia and its puppet partners. The Red Cross Drive Mark a cross in red pencil on your calendar for March 1st. On that date the annual Red Cross drive begins. Out of 3,755 local Red Cross chapters throughout the nation, three chapters—two of them in Texas—made a little news story recently, by protesting that their local quotas were exorbitant. Other Texas charities would anyone familiar with American and world conditions wish to live, or see his children live? Thirty-five years ago, even fifteen years ago many European countries might have offered attractive alternatives. That this is not the case today is in considerable part the result of the new isms to which Europeans have surrendered part, or all, of their freedom." The new isms of which Mr. Chamberlin speaks are not milestones in the march of mankind. They mark a desperate and tragic turning back of the clock, and the hands are moving steadily toward another dark age. For two thousand years, peoples fought for freedom, and millions of lives were sacrificed to the ideal. Now freedom is being thrown away as if it were a cheap and useless thing. Where else but here would you want to live, or want your children to live? That question bears repeating, and every American should answer it. A Real Showdown In the opinion of some of the best statesmen in Washington "Midas never treasured his gold with half the greed a handful of selfish butter interests are trying to 'protect' the interests of butter." It is pointed out that unlike Midas' hoard, butter's color is not pure gold but has artificial color added about eight months of the year. Furthermore, butter doesn't have to be labeled that its color is the same as that used for coloring margarine yellow. Despite the "privileges" of butter, these selfish butter interests have lobbied, and successfully, to prevent modern margarine from being colored by the manufacturers, thereby saving American homemakers the added chore of mixing in the little color wafer. It's a ridiculous position in these days of labor-saving devices. It's fantastic to claim that a good and nutritious product, endorsed by leading doctors and nutritionists, should be the only food product to bear discriminatory federal taxes. Congress can and the public seems to feel that the lawmakers should repeal unfair margarine taxation. The high price of butter and the fact that the butter boys can't supply the demand should be enough to convince them that these laws should come off the books—not to mention the most important fact that margarine is a good and nutritious product, perfectly capable of standing on its own merits. There is a generous response to the movement that citizens should write, wire or telephone Congressmen and tell them to repeal unfair margarine taxes. The Red Cross Drive Mark a cross in red pencil on your card endar for March 1st. On that date the annual Red Cross drive begins. Out of 3,755 local Red Cross chapters throughout the nation, three chapters—two of them in Texas—made a little news story recently, by protesting that their local quotas were exorbitant. Other Texas chapters promptly rebuked the recalcitrants by reminding them of the enormous sums of money the rest of the country had poured into Texas over the years, through the Red Cross, for disaster relief. At all times, the Red Cross is alerted for disaster—and there is no such thing as an "economical" disaster. Even the countless individual emergencies to which the Red Cross assiduously lends its helping hand would, if rolled into one, assume the proportions of disaster. Remembering her own tragedies of earthquake, flood and fire, California can be expected to meet her Red Cross quotas cheerfully. In an ugly mood, nature can mete out disaster to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Our donations to the American Red Cross provide the best insurance against it. Charge It! For several years, credit managers have had it easy. No hardboiled phone calls to make; few terse letters beginning, "Deal Sir: You promised to make a substantial payment on your account by the first of the month . . . But today, credit men report, bad debts are running 50 per cent ahead of last year and collections are steadily getting slower. When you say "charge it," the clerk phones upstairs before wrapping your package. Like the falling commodities market tighter credit is generally considered a sign of returning ability. Booms ride along until the easy money runs out, and indication are many that the days of free and easy spending have come to a close. To the economic planners, this natural functioning of supply and demand comes as a disturbing blow. As payments start lagging behind, credit control becomes superfluous, for banks automatically tighten up credit. And as prices fall, the case for rationing and price control falls right along with them. Inflation appears well on the way to being checked by natural means, but in Washington circles where unnatural controls are favored, there is sadness and shock. butter and the fact that the butter boys can't supply the demand should be enough to convince them that these laws should come off the books—not to mention the most important fact that margarine is a good and nutritious product, perfectly capable of standing on its own merits. There is a generous response to the movement that citizens should write, wire or telephone Congressmen and tell them to repeal unfair margarine taxes. How to Save the World One of the live issues facing the Government for many months has revolved around pending legislation to create universal military training. It has been one of many measures to keep the nation from being unprepared to face another war. The latest suggestion that has been dropped out of political skies is the statement of Senator Taft that the United States shall set up the largest air force power in the world and keep it ready for any future emergency. Of course the Marshall Plan holds the floor and the probabilities are that Congress will pass it within a few weeks with modifications as to the amount of money to be set apart for European relief. The Administration and Congress are agreed that iron walls must be raised against the Communist movement that has spread out from Russia, and which everybody in the national capital knows is a challenge to the restoration of world peace and the end of wars. President Truman has made a flat statement that "if the guerilla menace should increase as a result of greater outside assistance that a new situation will be created which would have to be dealt with in the light of circumstances prevailing at that time." In any case, the President reported, additional military funds will be given Greece and Turkey, Secretary Marshall has already foreshadowed a request for funds estimated at two-hundred-million dollars. Growing Interest in Latin America There have been signs of improvement in relations between the United States and Latin American nations—particularly within in the last twelve months. Evidently American capital is being invested in Mexico and other Republics clear down to Venezuela. That country shows a friendly disposition toward the United States. Latin America had profitable business relations with foreign countries over the years. But those Republics joined the United Nations and they have lived up to its high purposes. Its statesmen have shown increased interest in the affairs of all America. We are naturally "brothers and sisters under the skin." It seems perfectly natural that we should bury the hatchet with Mexico, Venezuela and all other southern partners. When It Happened Before In view of the fact that business activity in the United States seems to be on the down grade it may drop about 25 per cent before recovery sets in. It is interesting to recall that in 1920-21 business activity fell about 33 per cent. But in 1929 through 1933 there was a real crash due to bank failures and stock market "busts" of about 50 per cent. It took more than five years before business activities began to crawl uphwards. Remember the old proverb: "History repeats itself." Millions of Americans "lost their shirts" in those bitter days. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago MARCH 8, 1873 The trustees of the Presbyterian church held a meeting last Sunday for the purpose of taking some decisive steps toward the building of a church: The offer of Messrs. Heimann and George to donate two building lots (112x120) was accepted. It was also agreed to purchase an adjoining lot from Mr. J. Keller (30x120) which he had generously offered at a price much below the market value. The trustees passed the following resolutions: Resolved that the thanks of the Presbyterian church and congregation are hereby offered to Messrs. Heimann and George and Mr. J. Keller for their kindness and liberality in donating lots on which to build a church. Resolved that the thanks of the Presbyterian church and congregation are hereby tendered to Mr. Charles Geddes of San Francisco for the plans and specifications for the church building, prepared by him and given gratuitously. The board of trustees are Messrs. Pierce, Higgins, Bancroft, Hunter, Tompkins and Mrs. P. C. McKinnie. The gentlemen comprising the building committee are J. B. Pierce, W. M. Higgins and F. S. Miles. The estimated cost of the building, according to the plans and specifications adopted by the trustees will be about three thousand dollars. Two thousand dollars have already been subscribed, and the finance committee will at once proceed to canvass the city a reservation either in Arizona or the Indian territory. The proposition was accepted by Capt. Jack for himself and his warriors. Reports on the 8th inst. however are more warlike. The peace commissioners suspect treachery on the part of the Indians who now refuse to accept these terms and demand that Meacham, Applegate and six other unarmed whites meet the whole Indian force near the lava beds. We cannot help but believe that as the Modocs have refused to accept the humane course, we shall have to pursue the war of extermination. Following is a list of freight, with names of consignees, per steamer Orizaba, which arrived at Anaheim Landing February 28th: Empty pipes to Lorenz, 2; C. R., 10; J. P. Zeyn, 2; P. Hammes, 5; H. Boege, 2; H. Kroeger, 1; H. Meese, 5; F. Korn, 2; D. Strodthoff, 2; P. Davis & Bro., 3. Following is the list of outward bound freight per steamer Orizaba which sailed from Anaheim Landing February 28: To San Francisco—11 pipes of wine and brandy, 8 bales of wool, 525 sacks of corn. To San Diego—150 sacks of barley. To New York—5 puncheons wine, 9 pipes wine, 6 casks wine, 18 bbls. wine to B. D. & Co. Don Roberto Ashcroft came up from his ranch near San Juan Capistrano on Thursday morning. He is spending a few days in town. There is a joking said that considering the hand under which we must read about this incident, about a year ago. Thetration of a phase of a ganda, as incidents like a flood of letters (very District, I'm proud to saygress "not to cut nation. What had happened inermaster Corps had c161,172 chairs for office not intended to be a pum quarters. The chairs could stock designs at not over but the army required chair, with such compliments that they would have implications look like basic E. I wish I had space for FOUR PAGES of close tions. Go to the library or sional Record for Febr them, on page 1386. Here Drive Red pencil on your calendar. On that date the annual runs. Real Red Cross chapters run, three chapters—two made a little news stirring that their local unit. Other Texas chapels the recalcitrants by the enormous sums of one country had poured years, through the Red relief. Red Cross is alerted for no such thing as an error. Even the countless lies to which the Red hands its helping hand, in one, assume the proclaimed tragedies of earth, California can be exchanged cross quotas cheerled, nature can mete out anywhere, anytime. Our American Red Cross prosecute against it. The board of trustees are Messrs. Pierce, Higgins, Bancroft, Hunter, Tompkins and Mrs. P. C. McKinnie. The gentlemen comprising the building committee are J. B. Pierce, W. M. Higgins and F. S. Miles. The estimated cost of the building, according to the plans and specifications adopted by the trustees will be about three thousand dollars. Two thousand dollars have already been subscribed, and the finance committee will at once proceed to canvass the city for the one thousand dollars necessary to complete the edifice. Those having already subscribed will also be called upon for the respective amount of their donation. Lost—On Thursday last, the horse of Ed N. Miles got loose from where he was tied and took a spin around the block. On his return for supper it was found that the saddle and bridle were missing. Mr. Miles offers $5 reward for their recovery. Advices of March 3rd stated that the Modoc was about ended. The peace commissioners made the proposition that the Modocs should surrender to the United States Authorities and should allow themselves to be removed to 25 Years Ago MARCH 8, 1923 The ball game for the semi-pro championship of southern California between the Anaheim Merchants and the Standard Oil bunch of Huntington Beach, which was to have been played here last Sunday was called off on account of rain. It will be played next Sunday and the fans will witness one of the greatest contests ever pulled off on an Anaheim diamond. The Anaheim Building and Loan Association with offices at 114 North Lemon street, is now transacting business. Its officers are Mayor William Stark, president; William Falkenstein, vice president; S. P. Reverson, secretary; Louis Dermi, treasurer; Dr. A. H. Dorman, O. A. Ingram and D. C. S. O'Toole, directors. Some of the best known men of the city are at the head of the organization which is ample assurance that it is safe and sound. It is the purpose of the company to assist men of small means in building homes. County Clerk J. M. Backs and the Orange county board of supervisors left yesterday for Sacra-sailed from Anaheim Landing February 28: To San Francisco—11 pipes of wine and brandy, 8 bales of wool, 525 sacks of corn. To San Diego—150 sacks of barley. To New York—5 puncheons wine, 9 pipes wine, 6 casks wine, 18 bbls. wine to B. D. & Co. Don Roberto Ashcroft came up from his ranch near San Juan Capistrano on Thursday morning. He is spending a few days in town. Don Juan Forster passed through town on Sunday en route for Europe. Ben Dreyfus and Adolpho Rimpau left for San Francisco per steamer Orizaba on Feb. 28. J. Q. A. Stanley of Los Angeles was in town Thursday. For the very best photographs go to Bradley & Rulofson's gallery without stairs. Ascend in the elevator, 429 Montgomery street, San Francisco. There will be a meeting of the shareholders in the Aiaheim Water Company on the 5th day of April. The Catholic charities campaign which ended Sunday collected $850 for the week, $150 above the quota for this city. The campaign throughout the diocese was very successful, $100,000 being raised, although only $70,000 was asked. The committee supervising the campaign was composed of C. J. Nenno, Mrs. M. J. Bradley, W. A. Dolan. Among the solicitors were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kluthe, A. D. Erickson, Ben Dauser, Frank Baum, B. J. Dresser. The home of Ramon Montana, in the sugar factory section, was raided by Sheriff Sam Jernigan, Deputy Sheriff E. E. French and Constable Joe Ryan Friday. The officers found a very efficient little still, 50 gallons of mash ready for the still and two gallons not intended to be a pump quarters. The chairs could stock designs at not over but the army required chair, with such complications look like basic E.E. I wish I had space to FOUR PAGES of close-ups. Go to the library or social Record for February them, on page 1386 Here. "Side frames (legs to posts, aluminum tubing ed) and to conform to the analysis: Silicon 0.20 t0.45 to 0.85; chromium per 0.10; titanium 0.10; each." Here's the one I physical properties: 22,000 16,000 pounds PSI; elon subcommittee chairman ered if they wanted a chic circus. One requirement was the chairs, instead of bakers thought bolting easier. Several offered now quote the officer in "As long as he had any other chair would be specified." And at another man who attempts to seize because they are cheap wrong approach." The appropriations said Congressman Engel as matter such publicity that were withdrawn. Instead at $26 each, the Army body good chairs (some thin each). The taxpayers saved the Congress was urged and demand comes as payments start lag-control becomes super-digitically tighten up in fall, the case for ra-trol falls right along well on the way to be-el means, but in Wash-natural controls are less and shock. Signs of improvement in the United States and nations—particularly with deaths. Evidently Ameri-invested in Mexico and down to Venezuela. A friendly disposition states. Profitable business in countries over the publics joined the United States lived up to its high can have shown increas-sirs of all America. We wars and sisters under perfectly natural that hatchet with Mexico, ever southern partners. Named Before that business activity items to be on the down about 25 per cent before is intersting to recall less activity fell about 29 through 1933 there to bank failures and of about 50 per cent. Years before business awl uphwards. Remem-History repeats itself." "lost their shirts" in dent; S. P. Reverson, secretary; Louis Dermi, treasurer; Dr. A. H. Dorman, O. A. Ingram and D. C. S. O'Toole, directors. Some of the best known men of the city are at the head of the organization which is ample assurance that it is safe and sound. It is the purpose of the company to assist men of small means in building homes. County Clerk J. M. Backs and the Orange county board of supervisors left yesterday for Sacramento. Backs will attend the state convention of county clerks and the supervisors will take part in the county supervisors state convention. The Godess of Fortune appears to be smiling on Mrs. Nellie E. Terry. When the Lohman tract was opened in this city some weeks ago and the purchasers drew lots for a four thousand dollar residence given as a premium by the promoters, Mrs. Terry won the prize. The same company has opened a tract in Burbank. Mrs. Terry was one of the purchasers and in the drawing she won second prize, a Ford sedan. Victor Browning, prosperous orange grower of the Brookhurst section was in town this week transacting business and greeting old friends. Johnny Pfenniger was in town this week from Fullerton meeting friends and getting the glad hand on every side. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion made a trip to Camp Kearney Sunday. They took with them a quantity of clothing for the invalid boys in the hospital in the camp. Miss Lena Bentzen of this city, and Paul Scott were married at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Nenno, Mrs. M. J. Bradley, W. A. Dolan. Among the solicitors were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kluthe, A. D. Erickson, Ben Dauser, Frank Baum, B. J. Dresser. The home of Ramon Montana, in the sugar factory section, was raided by Sheriff Sam Jernigan, Deputy Sheriff E. E. French and Constable Joe Ryan Friday. The officers found a very efficient little still, 50 gallons of mash ready for the still and two gallons of good brandy ready for the market, all being contrary to the provisions of the Volstead law. The whole was confiscated and Montana taken to the county jail. Anaheim had three alarms for fires turned in on one day last week. The first was from West Anaheim about noon Wednesday when the old frame store house of Charles Lange was found enveloped in flame when the engine arrived. The boys could do nothing but prevent the spread of the flames. The loss was $3,000, no insurance. The same day another alarm called the fire boys to N. Philadelphia when a residence owned by Phil Steafather and occupied by C. V. Ward was in flames. Loss on the building was $2000 and on the contents $1000. Another alarm was for an automobile on N. Alberta. Damage was slight. Rubbish Truck Cargo Blazes Anaheim's fire fighting equipment is not supposed to go to fires outside the city limits. But it did yesterday. The cargo of a city rubbish truck had burst into furious flame on its way to the city dump and sent for help. To save his truck the driver had been foreced to jettison his cargo in the intersection of Anaheim-Olive and Rio Vista roads. WASHINGTON AS SEEN By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS There is a joking saying in the Congress that considering the handicaps and pressures under which we must work, every member entitled to one bad vote, and to one democratic vote. I rise to add that I think every member is entitled to one chortle each session, and I'll take mine now. The Washington papers came out the first of the week with banner heads, over a story of how the Committee on Appropriations had saved the taxpayers $2,567,000, on the purchase of chairs for officers' clubs. My friends at home will remember that they had about that incident, in this weekly letter, about a year ago. I used it as an illustration of a phase of administration propaganda, as incidents like this had resulted in flood of letters (very few from the 22nd district, I'm proud to say) urging the Congress "not to cut national defense." What had happened was that the Quartmaster Corps had called for bids for 11,172 chairs for officers' quarters. That's not intended to be a pun: I don't mean headquarters. The chairs could be procured from stock designs at not over $12.75 per chair, but the army required a specially made chair, with such complicated specifications that they would have made some OPA regulations look like basic English. I wish I had space to include the entire PAGES of closely printed specifications. Go to the library and get the Congressional Record for February 16, and read them, on page 1386. Here are a few samples: made in the budget for "national defense." We used to hear a lot about the "standing army"; apparently the Army Brass thought we ought to provide for a sitting army, and on good, strong seats, at that. It was only one item of dozens and dozens, and I'll take my chortle in reminding you that you knew about this months ahead of the people in Washington, D. C., who are just now reading about it in this week's papers. The Moscow Answer It should be noted that the Russians in replying to the secret documents which revealed the conniving between Hitler and Stalin in the 1939-41 period do not deny the authenticity of these documents. Instead, they contend that the records give a distorted picture of Soviet-German relations because they cover only a two-year period, and that the real cause of World War II lay in British-French appeasement and the revival of German industry with American dollars. On the first point, the fact that Stalin and Hitler cooperated for only two years doesn't make their treachery any less damning. That their temporary agreement provided the green light for World War II remains unchanged and unchallenged. On point two, however, there can be no denying that the miserable diplomacy of France and England made it possible for Hitler to rearm Germany, fortify the Rhineland, over-run Austria and exact concessions at Munich. It is also true that American money helped rebuild Germany in the 20's and our unrealistic attitude in the 30's did nothing to retard the hideous pattern then developing in Europe. But these facts, though painfully true, have always been known. Reciting them now doesn't alter the fact that Stalin went into partnership with Hitler and got part of the loot. (Later, he got it all). The Russian reply seems to boil down to the claim that if Hit- intended to be a pun: I don't mean headquarters. The chairs could be procured from stock designs at not over $12.75 per chair, but the army required a specially made chair, with such complicated specifications that they would have made some OPA regulations look like basic English: "I wish I had space to include the entire PUR PAGES of closely printed specifications. Go to the library and get the Congressional Record for February 16, and read them, on page 1386. Here are a few samples: "Side frames (legs to you, bud) and backrests, aluminum tubing to be 63S as extruded and to conform to the following chemical analysis: Silicon 0.20 to 0.60; magnesium 0.55 to 0.85; chromium 0.10; iron 0.35; copper 0.10; titanium 0.10; other elements 0.05 each." Here's the one I like: "Minimum physical properties: 22,000 pounds PSI; yield 20,000 pounds PSI; elongation 8%." As the committee chairman remarked, he wondred if they wanted a chair for an elephant focus. One requirement was welding the legs to the chairs, instead of bolting them. Most makers thought bolting would make repairs easier. Several offered cheaper chairs. I now quote the officer in charge, who said it was long as he had anything to do with it, another chair would be bought than the one specified." And at another time, "Any salesman who attempts to sell the Army items because they are cheaper, is making the long approach." The appropriations subcommittee (with congressman Engel as chairman) gave the better such publicity that the specifications were withdrawn. Instead of buying chairs for $26 each, the Army bought 161,172 equal-good chairs (some think better) for $9.45 each. The taxpayers saved $2,567,000. Then Congress was urged to return the "cuts" High Cost of Government A cute little editorial in one of our big metropolitan papers says that skidding prices will be checked when Congress puts crops under farm prices. Congress has arranged some of the broadest "cropping" jobbing in all the nations. At home the government will insure wheat, corn, cotton, foods—and back-up a long list of public responsibilities. The government is spending more money in thousands of different ways than at any previous time in history. Well, good luck to you Uncle Sam, we all hope you make it! 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