anaheim-gazette 1948-03-18

Why We Have Inflation A number of excellent anti-inflation programs, which were designed to attack basic causes and not spar ineffectually with symptoms, have been proposed. These programs have varied in detail, but they have all dealt with the same conditions — government spending, tariffs, subsidies, the wage-price spiral, etc. They have been widely praised by leading newspapers and magazines. Yet, their chance of adoption, at this time, is so remote as to be non-existent—politics may be played at the expense of the country. The reason for this is the pressure groups. We all want to fight inflation at the expense of the other fellow—and to make none of the sacrifices ourselves. The farmers don't like to pay high prices for feed and machinery—but they are all for policies which may artificially keep the prices of farm products high. Business men talk about excessive demands by labor—but they vociferously favor policies which protect the price of whatever they produce. Labor blames industrial profits, even as it demands more and more wage hikes which will inevitably become a part of the selling price of goods. And public officials blandly ignore the direct relationship between government spending and inflation. The Boys' Clubs of America "The success of Boys' Clubs in combating juvenile delinquency is no secret or magic formula. It boils down to merely absorbing youth's idle moments into moments of pleasure, moments of construction, and moments of education—without their realizing why it is done," observes J. Edgar Hoover, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Boys' Clubs of America have successfully molded the citizens of tomorrow by just such a procedure. With juvenile delinquency one of the foremost problems on the nation today, the organization is rendering yeoman service for the future of America by steadily raising the standards of our youth in an atmosphere of cleanliness friendly rivalry, and healthful activity. Again this year, on April 12-14, the Boys' Clubs of America will hold their national pocket billiard tournament, with over 40,000 boys competing. The lucky eight survivor in each of two age divisions will receive all expenses-paid trips to New York City for the championship finals, with all sixteen ladies then entraining for Washington for a complete tour of the capital city. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Institution, and Mount Vernon will ers don’t like to pay high prices for feed and machinery—but they are all for policies which may artificially keep the prices of farm products high. Business men talk about excessive demands by labor—but they vociferously favor policies which protect the price of whatever they produce. Labor blames industrial profits, even as it demands more and more wage hikes which will inevitably become a part of the selling price of goods. And public officials blandly ignore the direct relationship between government spending and inflation. In time, a real anti-inflation program, which will call upon every segment of the economy to do its share, may be forced upon us by dire necessity. In time, we may learn that abundance is possible only through work, and that big cash earnings which are more than offset by ever rising pric do us no good. Until then, inflation will remain the most ominous domestic problem. Those who rail at storekeepers or producers or any other group for jacking up prices are the viction has much in common with fighting a war—everyone must take his place somewhere in the lines. Europe Eyes California Although California is now the second most populous state in the Union and one of the most important economically, we get the feeling that some easterners (who haven’t been here) still find it difficult to picture California as anything other than Hollywood surrounded by a wilderness. But if some Americans—in spite of our publicity—are not yet aware of what goes on out here it should be noted that a good many Europeans are. A leading editor from Denmark, for example, had heard so much about California that he made a special trip here to see for himself. Bankers from Norway and Sweden have been spending considerable time here studying the methods of our statewide branch banking system which they evidently rate as one of the finest banks in the world. A London publication sent a correspondent to California to write an eye-witness account of the fabulous developments, and businessmen from the Old World are visiting here in increasing numbers. One visitor pointed out that in past years most European business contacts in America were made almost exclusively through New York bank and companies. Now that’s being changed as more and more contracts are being made directly with the west coast. With the economic as well as the population center of the country moving steadily westward it is not unlikely that in the years not far ahead the distinctive position held by New York in regard to foreign trade will have shifted to the Pacific coast. Again this year, on April 12-14, the Boyle Clubs of America will hold their national pocket billiard tournament, with over 40,000 boys competing. The lucky eight survivors in each of two age divisions will receive all expenses-paid trips to New York City for the championship finals, with all sixteen ladies then entraining for Washington for a complete tour of the capital city. The Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Institution, and Mount Vernon will be visited on the tour, as well as famous government buildings. Trips to these hallowed shrines cannot help but make better Americans of these lads, to whom such a journey would ordinarily have been impossible. It is not hard to imagine the glowing reports of the trip they will deliver when they return home. For their untiring activity in behalf of thousands of American boys, regardless of race, creed, or color, we salute the Boyle Clubs of America and say “Keep up the good work.” Very commendable, BUT, why not send the winners to California instead of New York? They would get a bigger kick out of the history of the discovery of gold at Sutter’s fort and a chance to visit the spot. Also the way in which California was worked Fremont for the United States; the missions at Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Juan Capistrano and San Diego. There is also the great collection of animals at the San Diego zoo, which one the greatest in the world, and they should not miss Olvera street in Los Angeles. How about some promotion along this line, you Chamber of Commerce men, the winners would like it better than some of that ancient stuff that they have had to learn whether they wanted to or not. Political Picture One of the greatest free-for-alls in history is shaping up on the American political scene. Things are already moving so fast it’s hard to keep up with the development. In one week’s time General MacArthur announces that he will accept the nomination (he doesn’t say whose) if it is offered him President Truman tosses his hat into the ring, Stassen and Dewey slug it out in New Hampshire for delegates—and both come out strong, and the southern revolt road louder. While the MacArthur boom—real or artificial—is already well under way the General’s chances of getting the GOP nod do not appear strong. The veterans-against-MacArthur groups aren’t going to help him either. One visitor pointed out that in past years most European business contacts in America were made almost exclusively through New York bank and companies. Now that's being changed as more and more contracts are being made directly with the west coast. With the economic as well as the population center of the country moving steadily westward it is not unlikely that in the years not far ahead the distinctive position held by New York in regard to foreign trade will have shifted to the Pacific coast. Get Together It is anything but reassuring to the American people to learn that the different branches of the armed services have been quarreling among themselves on the duties of each in case of another war. Representative Carl Hinshaw of California, vice-chairman of the Congressional aviation policy board, brought this situation into the open when he charged that the strength of the national defense is being "frittered away by confusion, neglect and failure to provide the comprehensive, overall planning implicit in the policies laid down by Congress." Secretary of Defense Forrestal has confirmed Hinshaw's charges by calling the military heads together to work out their differences. With the world situation as it is we can't afford the luxury of internal squabbles in our armed forces. Of course, the chiefs of staff, when asked to coordinate the work of the Army, Navy and Air Force might properly ask: What Army? What Navy? What Air Force? Do you mean the ones we had during the war, or the ones we ought to have now—but haven't? That's something to think about, too. United States Air Force schools offer more than 40 different courses. In the U.S. Army Technical School Plan there are over 60 different courses. While the MacArthur boom—real or artificial—is already well under way the General's chances of getting the GOP nod do not appear strong. The veterans-against-MacArthur groups aren't going to help him either. President Truman's declaration that he is willing to run was apparently made at this time as his answer to the southern opposition within the party. There is no question now that he will stick by his guns on the civil rights program and take his chances on what the south will do. The Stassen-Dewey tussle in New Hampshire gave the New York Governor 6 of the 8 delegates, but the Minnesota's showing was considered good, nevertheless. A more crucial test for both Dewey and Stassen, and one that may make or break MacArthur, was the Wisconsin primary next month. It will be remembered that the Wisconsin primary in 1944 finished Wendell Willkie politically. Welcome, Spring Taking the country as a whole, the coming of spring was seldom more welcome than it is this year. Throughout most of the nation, especially east of the Rockies, Old Man Winter has been in one of his nastiest moods in decades. One intense cold wave after another has come out of Canada and swept across the Dakotas to New England and even deep into the south, pulling the bottom out of the thermometer and piling snow to record heights. The arrival of spring on March 21 is not expected to ease the situation immediately, but at least the well-frozen people of the east and mid-west will know that relief is in sight. Spring in California will be welcome mainly because it will bring us nearer next fall's rainy season—at which time we hope to have rain. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago MARCH 29, 1873 Anaheim public schools—Report for the month ending March 28, 1873. Number enrolled 50, average daily attendance 44, J. M. Guinn teacher. Primary school—Number enrolled 80, average daily attendance 73. Miss D. C. Marquis, teacher. Total enrollment 130, total attendance 116. From a letter written by W. M. McFadden, we learn that the apportionment of state moneys are as follows: Spring District $155.72, San Pedro district has $212.69, San Gabriel has $422.47, Santa Ana $415.89. On Saturday night some person or persons unknown, effected an entrance into the store of M. Calisher & Co. Either on account of their inexperience in such affairs or from fear of being interrupted, they disturbed nothing but the money drawer. Two dollars was the extent of the damages. Charlie Wright, on arriving from San Juan on Thursday, found his relay of horses sick with the hippo-sniffles. He immediately procured an extra team and went on his way despite the epizootic. He says that the San Diego stage is bound to run even if he has to borrow a locomotive to pull it. The rancho "Lamas de Santiago" was granted to Teodosia Yorba by Gov. Pio Pico in May, 1846. On the 26th day of October, 1852 Yorba filed a petition with General Gordon, senator from Georgia was temporarily called to the chair by Vice-President Wilson this morning. This is the first time that an ex-Confederate has filled the vice-president's chair. The Evening Express of Los Angeles has been enlarged. A sanitarium is about to be started in the town of Los Angeles. The Presbyterian church holds religious services in Enterprise hall every sabbath (excepting the 2nd of each month) at 10:30 a.m., Rev. L. P. Webber, pastor, officiating. M. E. Church, South, services held in Enterprise hall on the 2nd sabbath of each month at 10:30 a.m., Rev. J. E. Miller, officiating. The Republican City Central committee of Sacramento have brought suit against the Union on account of remarks reflecting upon them. Married—In San Francisco on March 27th, Benjamin Dreyfus of this city to Miss Lea Wiel of Baltimore, Md. J. M. Guinn will deliver a lecture before the Teachers Institute next month. Monday will be the fourth anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth amendment. Column of Quotes: "The cost of government high that we pay more for food. Food costs have since 1939, which is bad, ment has gone up 450 per was $330 per person in the cost of government was per individual than the from the "Congressional letter by Congressman B." "European socialism being as much money, in Europe the so-called Marshall Plan United States." The above from Senator Malone of neer, and a good friend of Congressman Pettengill, a weekly news letter, sues "We furnish a hiding place of rich Europeans, and thus including our poor people can send our monuments so they can stay continue to scare into hiding money than Mr. Marshal American taxpayers send figure it out! "In 1933, Federal ex-billion, 325 million dollars; dent estimates they will million dollars, an increase In 1933 our public debt dollars, today it is 258 billion crease of 1,073 percent." 572 thousand Federal In April 12-14, the Boys' will hold their national meeting, with over 40,000 lucky eight survivors provisions will receive all New York City for calls, with all sixteen lads Washington for a committal city. The Lincoln Monument, Smithsonian Mount Vernon will be well as famous government allowed shrines cannot for Americans of these a journey would ordinance. It is not hard to reports of the trip they may return home. But, why not send California instead of New York a bigger kick out of discovery of gold at chance to visit the spot. Which California was won United States; the old Bay, Santa Barbara, Sanibel, San Juan Capistrano is also the great collection of San Diego zoo, which is in the world, and they were street in Los Angeles promotion along this list Commerce men, the better than some of what they have had to warrant to or not. The rancho "Lamas de Santiago" was granted to Teodosia Yorba by Gov. Pio Pico in May, 1846. On the 26th day of October, 1852 Yorba filed a petition with the land commission, claiming four square leagues, which was allowed by them August 15, 1854. On December 11, 1856, the district went affirmed decision and confirmed title to 11 square leagues, on January 10, 1867, the certificate of survey authenticated by the signature of L. Upson, U. S. Surveyor General for California, was approved by the General Land office and patent for the ranch was issued to the present proprietors Irvine, Flint & Co., on the 1st day of February, 1868. Don Juan Forster are in Amsterdam to endeavor to conclude arrangements inaugurated by the late Max Strobel for bringing colonies of agriculturists to settle on the Santa Margarita ranch. Freighting is lively between Anaheim and the Landing. The wine crop is being shipped to San Francisco. 25 Years Ago MARCH 29, 1923 With the idea of providing several "white ways" in Anaheim, committees from the Chamber of Commerce will interview property owners along a half dozen of the principal thoroughfares in regard to the type of ornamental light posts desired for the various streets. Two types of ornamental poles have been approved for use in the city. One provides two lights on each pole, while the other carries a single globe. Numerous petitions have been received by the city council and the property owners have agreed to pay for the improvement. The Anaheim baseball team gave a farewell dinner in honor of Billy Knott, manager of the team, who has resigned, and Vic Ruedy, who is leaving for Danville, Ill., to play professional baseball. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Buster Callan, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pickle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Arons of Los Angeles. The wedding will take place in June. The automatic signal for the purpose of regulating traffic at the Los Angeles and Center street intersection will soon be in operation, it is stated. It will be given a six months trial. Harry D. Riley desires to sell an automobile passenger stage line operating between points outside this city to A. B. Scott and O. C. Dwy and has applied to the railroad commission for permission to do so. Consideration given was $4000. In the last distribution of state school funds Anaheim high school gets $10,185.92, the total for the eight high schools in the county being $72,085.28. Anaheim's share of the elementary school fund is $5675. Mrs. O. W. Schumacher, of Placentia, one of the prominent ladies of the northern end of the county. For Luxury Economy The Anaheim baseball team gave a farewell dinner in honor of Billy Knott, manager of the team, who has resigned, and Vic Ruedy, who is leaving for Danville, Ill., to play professional baseball. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Buster Callan, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pickle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ramage Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cordes, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Downs, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Knott, Mssrs. Lynch, Herbert Salveson, John Pendleton, Donny Busch, Vic Ruedy, Bill Schrott, R. F. Coffman, Ray Busch. O. B. Baxter last week sold his 2-acre orange grove in the south part of town for $17,000. This is $8500 per acre and is considered a record price for orange property. The Oil Tool Service Manufacturing company have been displaying samples of its industry in the S. Q. R. show window. The company is turning out an excellent list of necessary articles. The new foundry is now running full blast and there is ample market for all the products of the institution. Shipping of valencias will begin soon and it is expected many cars will be shipped next week. The navels and miscellaneous fruits are cleaned up by the Anaheim packers and the season closed last week. At a party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sparks Thursday night, announcement was made of the coming marriage of Miss Philura Sparks to Jack Clem. In the last distribution of state school funds Anaheim high school gets $10,185.92, the total for the eight high schools in the county being $72,085.28. Anaheim's share of the elementary school fund is $5675. Mrs. O. W. Schumacher, of Placentia, one of the prominent ladies of the northern end of the county, died Monday night. Harry Yantz is preparing to erect a business block at Five Points. It will join the Molt flat iron building on the west, with frontage both on Center street and Lincoln avenue. It will have a 37 foot frontage. Eldon Stark, son of Mayor Stark was authorized to practice law by the district court of appeals Tuesday. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California and recently passed a successful examination. Not since 1900 has California experienced as dry a season as the present one. Up to Saturday 7.50 inches of rain had fallen and not more than 1.68 can be expected during the remainder of the season which ends on June 30, based on previous statistics, says Dr. Ford Carpenter head of the Department of Meteorology of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. Dry and gloomy is the prospect for bean growers this season, declared H. E. Walberg, Orange county farm advisor. Grain crops are drying out and turning yellow. We seldom have rain after this month. It is more than seventeen years since we had rain in April. Anaheim merchants offer the greatest in values! WASHINGTON AS SEEN By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS Column of Quotes: "The cost of government has become so high that we pay more for it than we pay for food. Food costs have gone up 16 percent since 1939, which is bad, but cost of government has gone up 450 percent. The food bill was $330 per person in 1947; the per capita cost of government was $371, or $41 more than individual than the food bill." Adapted from the "Congressional Front," a weekly paper by Congressman Bennett of Missouri. European socialism has driven into hiding as much money, in European nations, as so-called Marshall Plan calls for from the United States." The above is quoted, briefly, from Senator Malone of Nevada, an engineer, and a good friend of California. Former congressman Pettengill, who now publishes weekly news letter, sums it up this way: "We furnish a hiding place for the money rich Europeans, and then tax our people including our poor people—so our government can send our money to their governments so they can stay in power, and conduce to scare into hiding more European money than Mr. Marshall would have the American taxpayers send over there." You sure it out! "In 1933, Federal expenditures were 4 billion, 325 million dollars; in 1949 the president estimates they will reach 39 billion, 669 billion dollars, an increase of 817 percent. In 1933 our public debt was 22 billion dollars, today it is 258 billion dollars, an increase of 1,073 percent. In 1933 there were 2 thousand Federal employees; today "Nineteen states have ratified the amendment restricting the president to two terms. Housing shortage forces 2 3/4 million married couples to live in doubled-up accommodations. Tourists from the United States spent $690 millions abroad during 1947." Copied from "What's Happening?" a digest which comes to my desk weekly. "Using depression and war as an excuse, President Roosevelt worked ceaselessly to build an all-powerful central government, thus strengthening patronage but simultaneously destroying the vigor of local self-government in the process. So the split which is now out in the open was inevitable. It was bound to come after Mr. Roosvelt's death, and after the end of the war, even if the successor to the throne were a great deal more sagacious than Mr. Truman has proved himself. A wiser man than Mr. Truman would have concentrated on saving either the city machines or the "Solid South" for his party. The distinctive achievement of the present president is very likely going to be the loss of both." From "Human Events," a weekly analysis for the American citizen, so its masthead says, edited by Felix Morley and Frank Hanighen. We Are Too Soft It is perfectly plain that one traitor member of the United Nations is Russia—the country that murdered its Czar and the last royal family; the country that liquidated the Ukraine; the country that sneaked its way into the United Nations in order to oppose world peace. The United States has never faltered in its efforts to restore normal conditions among the nations that were crushed in World War II. Russia has been a traitor—in taking over Czechoslovakia, and in reaching out for Finland and other countries. Russian Communists have somehow wormed into many positions in the government of the United States—not by connivance of American citizens, but by trickery In 1933, Federal expenditures were 4 billion, 325 million dollars; in 1949 the president estimates they will reach 39 billion, 669 million dollars, an increase of 817 percent. In 1933 our public debt was 22 billion dollars, today it is 258 billion dollars, an increase of 1,073 percent. In 1933 there were 2 thousand Federal employees; today there are over 2 million, an increase of 250 percent. In 1933 these employees earned $22 dollars annual wage; today the payroll of Federal employees approximates 6 billion dollars, an increase of over 500 percent." From a statement by Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire, chairman of the Joint Committee on the Legislative Budget, a committee of 102 members, of which your congressman is one. "Department of Labor statistics show that 1947 recorded 81 million fewer man-hours lost because of strikes, making an approximate average of $72 wage gain for each worker. Compare the billion dollar wage losses, sustained through strikes in 1946, with the $290 million in 1947. The laboring man has begun to reap dividends from the much maligned labor legislation." Quoted from the weekly letter of Congressman Millof Nebraska. Your own congressman has observed that labor organization papers no longer refer to the act as the "slave labor law." That didn't go over when the people damned it for themselves. The United States has never faltered in its efforts to restore normal conditions among the nations that were crushed in World War II. Russia has been a traitor—in taking over Czechoslovakia, and in reaching out for Finland and other countries. Russian Communists have somehow wormed into many positions in the government of the United States—not by connivance of American citizens, but by trickery and treachery. The hysteria that some of our important American officials are sympathizers with the communists is about 95 percent nonsense. This correspondent has studied conditions in the national capital since before World War I and up to date; he is certain that there should be definite action by the United Nations to give Joe Stalin a kick in the pants. It is also clear that the great sacrifice by the American people involved in the financing of the Marshall Plan will not stop with Russia. 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