anaheim-gazette 1948-03-25

Easter Our Easter celebration is a strange combination of the sacred and the frivolous—solemn church services on the one hand, gay fashion parades and jolly Easter egg hunts on the other. Yet; each has its place. The lighter phases of Easter are as much a part of the occasion as are the toys and trees at Christmas time. Much of the color of Easter—literally and figuratively—would be lacking without the proverbial Easter bonnet, without the display of finery on the "Fifth Avenues" in towns and cities throughout the land. And what would Easter be to the little ones without the Easter bunny and the thrill of searching for the brightly colored eggs he leaves for them? On the serious side, the crowds of worshippers at sunrise services and in great cathedrals and tiny churches, gathered to commemorate the Resurrection of the Prince of Peace are always impressive. In song and sermon the ageless story of the Resurrection is told again and with this story comes a renewal of hope to the hearts of men. Today humanity needs that hope more than ever. The frustrations of the past, the problems of the present and the fears of The Draft However wise it may be at this time reinstate the draft there shouldn’t be expectation that through it we would have a well trained army ready for battle few months. Here are some points to consider. If Congress goes to work on Select Service legislation immediately (it probably won’t) the bill would hardly get through less than two months time. A minimum amount of additional three months would be needed to set up the draft machinery. Then it will take all of five months to get the first ductees trained for service. Add those all gether and you’ll see that the very best can be done is to have some men read January of 1949. But even this would require swift action from Congress, and action is not likely on a measure still controversial in spite of present world ditions. The immediate value of the could be in its psychological effect on Stalin & Co. It would show Joe and comrades that we aren’t fooling. The language Joe can understand. You Have to Make a Profit For some reason or other, not traced, the word “profit” has grown On the serious side, the crowds of worshippers at sunrise services and in great cathedrals and tiny churches, gathered to commemorate the Resurrection of the Prince of Peace are always impressive. In song and sermon the ageless story of the Resurrection is told again and with this story comes a renewal of hope to the hearts of men. Today humanity needs that hope more than ever. The frustrations of the past, the problems of the present and the fears of the future weigh heavily upon it. But if men are to find a deep and abiding hope they must practice more earnestly the teachings of the Master Christian. They must rise above the sordid and selfish and improve the world by improving themselves. In this way they will grasp the deeper meaning of Easter and they will commemorate Christ and the Cross in a more practical way than ever they could by mere words or ceremonies. Baseball The season for normal hysteria and the sudden death of grandmothers is with us once more. And the world looks brighter because of it. Politics, national problems and international controversies, short of actual war, just have to take a back seat momentarily, at least, while the annual pennant races get under way. The Pacific Coast League, still denied any immediate hope of major league status, starts the parade early in April with the Eastern leagues following shortly after. Whether the dramatic struggles that marked the 1947 season will be repeated is anybody's guess. Last year, it will be remembered, San Francisco and Los Angeles wound up the regular schedule in a tie—something about as rare as quintuplets. In the National League, Brooklyn's drive for the pennant was one of the most thrilling in years. Well, no matter who wins it's a grand sport and we can be sure there's a lot of exciting games ahead. A Wise Senator Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg made the greatest speech that has been delivered in the U.S. States Senate within the memory of the national capital for long, long years. He spoke for an hour and fifteen minutes in urging swift and full approval of the European Recovery Plan to "help stop World War III before it starts." He traced the march of Communism which has already "gutted Czechoslovakia by subversive conquest, with Finland in hourly danger of being the next victim." Although there are wide differences in the Congress as to the wisdom and ability of the United States financing European re- You Have to Make a Profit For some reason or other, not really traced, the word “profit” has grown to a naughty word in the vocabularies of Americans. Too many people seem to think making a profit, especially on the part of a corporate business, is akin to making away with pennies from a blind man's pocket. Fact of the matter is that if there were no profits made, soon there would be jobs. Money would not be available for tools, construction and equipment that are necessary parts of each job in modern One major industrial corporation, General Motors, has estimated that such investment runs up to about $7,000 per worker for its 350,000 employees. Thats' a low money and came out of profits. If General Motors had not been able to make a profit from the time it counted only 10,000 employees, back in 1910, not one of the 350 would be working for General Motors today. It has been rather rough going for some of the big corporations at times recently. The cost of living for business had gone up for General Motors, as an example, prior taxes in 1946 failed by $21,000,000 cover dividends. There had been a massive strike, and the regular dividends came due the “cushion.” That was the time GM began to borrow money. Its 1947 dividend rate was 18 per cent below the average rate of three years just before the war. No, the word “profit” is not an ugly word. It is just as good a word as “bread,” or “potatoes.” If profits disappeared one would need to be self-sufficient. wouldn't be able to BUY even a shoe—let alone the shoes. Telling the Bad News The unpredictable President Truman sued orders to Federal officials a few days ago, to reject “any subpoena or demand from Congress or the courts for material loyalty program files. This order seeks to explain as being “in the interest of our own national security and welfare.” In order words he tells Congress and courts to go way back and sit down—he has no right to do, as the Congresses are not subordinates subject such a drastic demand. A wave of strikes is beginning to swirl... the U. S. States Senate within the memory of the national capital for long, long years. He spoke for an hour and fifteen minutes in urging swift and full approval of the European Recovery Plan to "help stop World War III before it starts." He traced the march of Communism which has already "gutted Czechoslovakia by subversive conquest, with Finland in hourly danger of being the next victim." Although there are wide differences in the Congress as to the wisdom and ability of the United States financing European recovery with terrific sums of money and credit, nearly all the Senate cheered Vandenberg in a way that has not occurred for many years. In all the past years your Washington correspondent has never reported such an ovation as that given the Vandenberg speech. At least one-half of the entire Senate members jumped to their feet and gave a standing ovation to their fellow member, thus giving approval to his statement that we now face "the turning point of history for a 100 years to come" which might well become "a beacon in the world's dark night... but if the beacon is to be lighted at all it had better be lighted before it is too late." Many statesmen have openly expressed their feeling that the Marshall Plan can be carried out at less expense to the American government thus avoiding the dangers of our own economic collapse. Those are honest differences that face the American government. Nevertheless, the United States is about through with its efforts to appease and remain tolerant with Communism and the Russian rowdy government. The European situation is being mapped in every way by Congress which bears any hope to "help stop World War III before it starts." If it starts we'll have to win it just the same as the American forces succeeded in winning previous World Wars. America is going forward! It may change its present route but it will win the peace, some way. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago APRIL 5, 1873 Complaint after complaint has reached our ears of the tardy delivery of inward freights, and the general absence of all systems in the shipping operations at Anaheim Landing. Our attention has been particularly called to the fact that during the past week the town has been deprived of coal oil because it pleased the agent to leave outside a lighter, loaded with kerosene and other merchandise whilst there was being discharged a lighter, laden with empty pipes which are to be used sometime during next Fall. The Anaheim Lighter company, in its capacity as common carrier, owes certain duties to all its patrons, but more particularly to the merchants who make use of it to obtain their goods. It is the servant of the people and should instruct its servant—the agent—whilst using perfect impartiality to all, to so perform the duties incumbent upon him as to best protect and subserve the interests of the shipping community. We believe that at present the only fault to be attributed to the company is an ignorance of this inattention. We would advise the agent to bestow less attention to his own hard worked condition and give more attention to the affairs of the patrons of his employers. In a word, growl less and work more. In this way he can probably silence the complaints continually made concerning delays in receiving their freight and concerning the propelling apparatus attached to Dravsen and Boege's wagon ran away last Monday, broke one of the shafts and damaged his shins. Don't pay your butcher until he presents his bill. It is a pleasure to receive such an elegant specimen of the typographical art. We printed 'em. A petition is being numerously signed by residents of Santa Ana in favor of retaining the present county road from Anaheim to Los Angeles. The town lots in Bremmerman's addition to Anaheim are in great demand. Don't all speak at once. A straggling remnant of civilization, in the form of an organ-grinder has found his way to Anaheim. The "Heathen Chinee" retails strawberries around town at twenty-five cents a pound. Henry Watson has sold to J. F. Barham 447 acres in Los Angeles county for $5000. A valuable horse belonging to Mr. W. R. Olden died of the prevailing disease, on Monday last. The burning of the midnight lamp may now be resumed. Coal oil is again plentiful in the market. County Water Increases Rate Water Rates of the San Juan-by-the-Sea communities of Capistrano and Dana Point, a few miles San Juan Capistrano. Although the commission that the water company meets its current expense $1,121 in 1947 and thus a rate increase, the rate also said that "the rates requested by the commission is higher than the uncle territory warrants or the number of consumers required could be expected to abolish." The commission added schedule of rates establish the following order showing sufficient revenues to meet reasonable and necessary operation, and depress charges, and under efficient economical management provide some small net investment." New annual minimum start at $27.00 per year by 3/4 inch meter, while minimum rates start at the same size meter. Rates begin at $2.25 for 500 cubic feet or less; flat rates vary for different dwellings and differ from irrigated. IOWAN ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Frank D. Carr of Desert father of Mrs. Celia Boron entertained at dinner last Mr. and Mrs. Paul Da Make a Profit On or other, not readily "profit" has grown to be the vocabularies of many many people seem to think profit, especially on the part business, is akin to making jobs from a blind man's cup. It is that if there were no soon there would be no job each job in modern life. Serial corporation, General stated that such investment 17,000 per worker for each employees. Thats' a lot of out of profits. If General been able to make a profit counted only 10,000 em-10, not one of the 350,000 for General Motors today. Other rough going for some situations at times recently. For business had gone up. As an example, profits 16 failed by $21,000,000 to There had been a major regular dividends came off that was the time GM had its 1947 dividend rate was the average rate of the before the war. "profit" is not an ugly one. Word as "bread," or "air," profits disappeared every day be self-sufficient. You do BUY even a shoe-shine shoes. Bad News able President Truman is federal officials a few days my subpoena or demand" the courts for material in am files. This order, he has being "in the interest real security and welfare." The tells Congress and the back and sit down—which do, as the Congress and subordinates subject to mand. Lakes is beginning to sweep ping community. We believe that at present the only fault to be attributed to the company is an ignorance of this inattention. We would advise the agent to bestow less attention to his own hard worked condition and give more attention to the affairs of the patrons of his employers. In a word, growl less and work more. In this way he can probably silence the complaints continually made concerning delays in receiving their freight and concerning goods received in damaged condition. An election for school trustees will be held the latter part of this month, Mr. John P. Zeyn's term having expired this month. Mr. Zeyn has been an efficient school trustee for the past six years, and no better selection could be made, if he can be induced to again accept the position. Telegraphic advices from Yreka say it is believed that the Modoc force now numbers only eighty-three renegades. The troops of Gen. Canby have surrounded them and they are expected to surrender shortly. Paul Rickman has sold his interest in the "Ocean House" at Anaheim Landing to Martin Classen, who with Otto Evers will continue the business. Mr. Goodman of the dry goods firm of Goodman & Rimpau contemplates a visit to San Francisco for the purpose of replenishing their stock. 25 Years Ago APRIL 5, 1923 The rainfall for the storm beginning Saturday night was .42 of an inch up to Monday morning, as measured by the Anaheim Orange & Lemon Association gauge, making a total of 7.60 inches for the season. A couple of showers during the day increased this a fraction. Last year to this date the precipitation was 16.80. Malcom A. Fraser, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, who again has been chosen manager of the Valencia Orange show, has announced that Charles E. Harbeson and Sidney E. Prince will act as associates to Chairman Stern of the executive committee while the advisory committee will be made up of Joseph Carroll, Anaheim; Fred J. Mueller, Corona; Gaston A. Bastan-the dance hall and conducted a general cleanup. Several persons were given tickets for traffic violations, others, in various asserted stages of inebracy were sent home and cars were searched for liquor. When the officers attempted to arrest Stevens, the defendant attempted to break the bottle of liquor, but he was prevented from doing so. The penalty imposed was the most severe ever meted out in a lower court in the county, it was said. Rate Collector W. A. Wallace states that nearly 2500 customers for light and water are now on his list and that there is a substantial increase each month. A year ago Wallace boasted that his list had grown to 1800. A family reunion and Easter minimum rates start at the same size meter. rates begin at $2.25 for 500 cubic feet or less. flat rates vary for different dwellings and differ to be irrigated. IOWAN ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Frank D. Carr of Des father of Mrs. Celia Borentained at dinner last Mr. and Mrs. Paul Day their home on South Other guests included M daughter and grandson, M Bonney and son, Billy, Mrs. Ted Kuchel and the ters, Dorothy and Elaine bur Bonney could not ad to a strep throat. HAVE BABY GIRL Proud parents are Mr. Theodore Haxton of 106 cis street, Garden Gro welcomed a baby daughter Joseph hospital, Oran weighed seven pounds ounces. throughout the year the reach almost $3,000,000. ber of permits taken on the three months was 2 ing March 64 permits we the cost aggregating $1 Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Co-tertained the five hundred their residence Thursday Prizes for high score w by Mrs. Thompkins a Shipkey. The West End Coun was entertained Wedne Mrs. Ralph Maas. At a party given Saturday noon at the home of her Miss Emma Owens annov engagement to Kenneth The wedding will take pl abily in June. What did you thi speech to the Congre this week's letter u Malcom A. Fraser, secretary of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, who again has been chosen manager of the Valencia Orange show, has announced that Charles E. Harbeson and Sidney E. Prince will act as associates to Chairman Stern of the executive committee while the advisory committee will be made up of Joseph Carroll, Anaheim; Fred J. Mueller, Corona; Gaston A. Bastanchury, Fullerton; Dr. J. D. Thomas, Olive; C. C. Teague, Santa Paula; B. O. Crawford, Tustin, and Dr. I. G. McBeth, Whittier. The estate left by Walter Crowther was appraised at $173,785, according to figures compiled at the office of the Orange county clerk. The principal item is a ranch of 136 acres on Placentia avenue which is listed at $136,000. A note for $21,000 given by the Anaheim Union Water Company, is part of the assets and the balance consists principally of money in the banks of Anaheim and Fullerton. A building permit was issued Monday to E. A. Harker for a frame apartment house on North Lemon street, the cost being $12,000. D. W. Anderson & Son were also granted permission to build two residences, one on South Resh street to cost $2500, the other on South Citron, the estimated cost being $3000. Levying the heaviest fine so far imposed in Orange county courts under authority of the Wright act, Justice J. B. Cox Saturday sentenced E. D. Stevens, arrested for alleged possession of liquor at La Habra Friday night, to pay $500 fine or serve 180 days in the county jail. Stevens was arrested when a flying squadron from the sheriff's office swooped down on from doing so. The penalty imposed was the most severe ever meted out in a lower court in the county, it was said. Rate Collector W. A. Wallace states that nearly 2500 customers for light and water are now on his list and that there is a substantial increase each month. A year ago Wallace boasted that his list had grown to 1800. A family reunion and Easter party was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. F. A. Backs, Sr. on North Claudina street. Besides Mrs. Backs and daughter Frances those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jackson and family, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Walbridge and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Backs, Jr., and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Backs and family. Threatening rain and occasional showers did not prevent the churches being crowded Sunday, and a wonderful display of new Spring millinery being exhibited at each place of worship. Orange county officials issued a warning Thursday that automobiles used for transporting liquor will be confiscated. "Because the situation has became so serious," said Sheriff Jernigan, "We are going to take advantage of this legal right, provided under the Wright act." The cars seized will be taken over by the county and sold, after the sale anyone having a lien on the car, providing it was not used for transporting with his knowledge may present these claims. The mere fact that the car may not be owned by the driver will not prevent its confiscation. Building permits for the quarter ending March 31, issued by J. W. Price, inspector, totalled $700,-000. If this record continues What did you think speech to the Congress this week's letter, using thinking I might have standing importance to sage had been sudden the news came down us expected an announcement to the critical world approaching discussion the so-called Marshall Incidentally, I had before with Secretary who came in together have met every Tuesday ever since, and had bar of the Administrators from the agencies, to talk strictly "off the dinner meeting had working more from the President." I'll admit I was sad It wasn't the delivery "reads" better than it to be Pennsylvania-Du my friends in the 22nd from Penn's Woods. We find strong parts. It says are through with appearthe Congress has warrant to say, for month statement, from the President a good effect on peace chickens hatched fromments at Yalta and have recently been coThe President said shall Plan passed quite only sent us its version County Water Co. Increases Rates Water Rates of the San Juan Water Company are to be increased under a decision of the California Public Utilities Commission today. The utility provides water in the townsite of Serra, also known as San Juan-by-the-Sea, and the communities of Capistrano Beach and Dana Point, a few miles above San Juan Capistrano. Although the commission held that the water company failed to meet its current expenses by $1,121 in 1947 and thus required a rate increase, the regulatory body also said that "the schedule of rates requested by the company is higher than the undeveloped territory warrants or the small number of consumers reasonably could be expected to absorb." The commission added: "The schedule of rates established in the following order should yield sufficient revenues to meet reasonable and necessary costs of operation, and depreciation charges, and under efficient and economical management should provide some small net return on the investment." New annual minimum charges start at $27.00 per year for a 5/8 by 3/4 inch meter, while monthly minimum rates start at $2.25 for the same size meter. Quantity rates begin at $2.25 for the first 500 cubic feet or less. Annual flat rates vary for different types of dwellings and different areas to be irrigated. IOWAN ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Frank D. Carr of Des Moines, father of Mrs. Celia Bonney, was entertained at dinner last week by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davidson at Ask Extension Of Quarantine Extension of the quarantine now in effect in southern California on citrus stock was asked by the Assembly last week as a means of halting the progress of the citrus disease known as "Quick Decline." The House adopted a resolution by Assemblymen Harry J. Johnson, Porterville, Lloyd Lowrey of Rumsey and Sam Heisinger of Fresno county, which asked the Department of Agriculture to fix the quarantine boundary at the Tehachapi mountains. "Some 50,000 acres of citrus groves in northern California are threatened by the Quick Decline," said Johnson, "and extension of the quarantine may halt the spread of this disease." The quarantine would not affect citrus fruit, but only root stock, Johnson said. Sheriff Returns Pleased With Crime Conditions Here Upon his return from a three-day sheriff's association convention, held in Santa Barbara, Sheriff James Musick reported himself well pleased with the position of Orange county on the state's criminal record map. As far as organized crime is concerned this county is classed as a 'white spot.' Organized crime is believed to be non-existent in Orange county, the sheriff said, and reported facts from the talk delivered by John H. Hanson, chief investigator of the organized crime commission would bear out this statement. One of the principal issues dealt with in Hanson's talk, Musick said, was the elimination of the bookmaker and doing away with Counties Seek To Remedy Tax Base Another move to seek remedial action by congress to preserve the tax base of California counties from encroachment by the federal government will be made by the County Supervisors Association, it was announced here today. Orange county lost approximately $660,140 during the 1946-47 tax year as the result of federal tax exempt property within the county, the association said. Total land acreage in the county is 500,480, and of this total acreage, 48,673 are federally owned, or 9.73 percent. The association plans to make a presentation of these facts to a congressional committee through a delegation headed by Harry Bartell, chairman of the Alameda county board of supervisors and also chairman of the legislative committee of the national association of county officials. Purpose of the appearance will be to have congress take some action to reimburse counties for their tax losses. Ramona Pageant Rehearsals Start Rehearsals for the famed pageant "Ramona," will get underway next Saturday when the cast of 350 persons will begin a program of intensive training for the first presentation on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, April 17 and 18, and again on April 24 and 25 and May 1 and 2 at the Ramona Bowl near Hemet. The play is being presented for its 21st season in the very locales where the historical events of the story took place and written by Helen Hunt Jackson. The pre- HOWAN ENTERTAINED AT DINNER Frank D. Carr of Des Moines, father of Mrs. Celia Bonney, was entertained at dinner last week by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davidson at their home on South Illinois. Other guests included Mr. Carr's daughter and grandson, Mrs. Celia Bonney and son, Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuchel and their daughters, Dorothy and Elaine. Mr. Wilbur Bonney could not attend due to a strep throat. HAVE BABY GIRL Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Haxton of 10602 Francis street, Garden Grove, who welcomed a baby daughter at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. She weighed seven pounds and eight ounces. throughout the year the total will reach almost $3,000,000. The number of permits taken out during the three months was 203. During March 64 permits were issued, the cost aggregating $186,000. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Collings entertained the five hundred club at their residence Thursday evening. Prizes for high score were won by Mrs. Thompkins and Mrs. Shipkey. The West End Country Club was entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Ralph Maas. At a party given Saturday afternoon at the home of her parents, Miss Emma Owens announced her engagement to Kenneth Nagel. The wedding will take place probably in June. ENJOYING EASTER WEEK AT PALM SPRINGS Ten days in the desert sunshine of Palm Springs are being enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shoupe, 543 South Resh street, and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Shoupe, and her twin sons, of Inglewood. The party left here last Thursday. PINK RIBBONS Welcoming a baby daughter who tipped the scales at five pounds, eleven and three-fourths ounces, were Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Chavez, Route 1, Box 78, Garden Grove, Tuesday evening last week at Santa Ana Community hospital. VISITING RELATIVES Rev. and Mrs. O. L. Underwood and two children are visiting with relatives and friends in the northern part of the state this week. Rev. Underwood is pastor of Anaheim Four Square church on West Broadway. HAVE BABY BOY Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weatherford of P. O. Box 122, Yorba Linda, became the parents of a baby son, Saturday, at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. The newcomer weighed seven pounds and seven ounces. PROUD PARENTS A six pound, 11 ounce baby daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomason of Box 794, Garden Grove, Sunday at St. Joseph hospital, Orange. WASHINGTON AS SEEN BY CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS What did you think of the President's speech to the Congress? I delayed writing this week's letter until after the speech, organized crime is concerned this county is classed as a 'white spot.' Organized crime is believed to be non-existent in Orange county, the sheriff said, and reported facts from the talk delivered by John H. Hanson, chief investigator of the organized crime commission would bear out this statement. One of the principal issues dealt with in Hanson's talk, Musick said, was the elimination of the bookmaker and doing away with the direct telephone service from the tracks to bookmakers, many of whom enjoy immunity in their respective cities. The sheriff pointed to arrests of bookmakers made by city and county officials recently as indications that the "bookies" will continue to be arrested if operating in this county. The group of assembled sheriffs heard lectures by such men as Richard B. Hood, Los Angeles FBI chief, George H. Brereton, chief of Criminal Intelligence and Identification bureau of the state department of justice; Charles W. Dullea and Ervis W. Lester, both of the Adult Authority offices; Sheriff John Loustalot of Kern county; Judge Isaac Pacht, and others. ENJOYING EASTER WEEK AT PALM SPRINGS Ten days in the desert sunshine of Palm Springs are being enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Shoupe, 543 South Resh street, and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Shoupe, and her twin sons, of Inglewood. The party left here last Thursday. PINK RIBBONS Welcoming a baby daughter who tipped the scales at five pounds, eleven and three-fourths ounces, were Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Chavez, Route 1, Box 78, Garden Grove, Tuesday evening last week at Santa Ana Community hospital. day, and on Monday and Tuesday, the majority leadership had met to determine the House program. The speaker has announced, Tuesday, that the House bill would be brought to the floor, for general discussion, on the 22nd, if not on the 18th, and that would mean reading the bill for amendments by the 29th, and a final vote on the 31st, or the 1st. Incidentally, that kills the trip to California of the house committee on agriculture and the subcommittee on agricultural appropriations. California will have to wait another year. California is used to waiting! What did you think of the President's speech to the Congress? I delayed writing this week's letter, until after the speech, thinking I might have something of outstanding importance to talk about. The message had been suddenly announced to us; the news came down on Monday, and all of us expected an announcement directly related to the critical world situation, and to the approaching discussion of foreign aid, under the so-called Marshall Plan. Incidentally, I had dinner the evening before with Secretary Marshall. Those of us who came in together in the 78th Congress have met every Tuesday evening, for dinner, ever since, and have invited some member of the Administration, the Cabinet, or from the agencies, to meet with us and to talk, strictly "off the record." Perhaps that dinner meeting had worked me up to expecting more from the President's message. I'll admit I was somewhat disappointed. It wasn't the delivery, although the speech "reads" better than it "listens," which ought to be Pennsylvania-Dutch enough for any of my friends in the 22nd district who came from Penn's Woods. When you read it, you find strong parts. It says to Russia, that we are through with appeasement. That is what the Congress has wanted the State Department to say, for months. The effect of that statement, from the President, can only have a good effect on peace possibilities. The thickens hatched from the secret agreements at Yalta and Teheran and Potsdam have recently been coming home to roost. The President said he wanted the Marshall Plan passed quickly. The Senate had only sent us its version at midnight Saturday. The President said he wanted the universal training bill passed. There has been misunderstanding about this bill, and many people thought it meant military conscription, so I see the President left out the word "military," often used. As I have remarked before, not one boy or girl would get into the army or into war, one day sooner if we had that bill, than if we did not have it, but a lot more of them would come back from war whole, if it were in effect before another war hits us, which God forbid. I really don't agree with the war shouting commentators, that we will have war right away, but I do say, with considerable authority, that we face little outbreaks any moment, anywhere, and the danger lies in one of these getting out of hand. That makes the "crisis," not the danger of a big outbreak. Some people think the election year helps make the "crisis!" The other thing the President asked for was a "temporary draft." I'm not too sure about that "temporary," and I'm much less sure about the urgency. To speak frankly, only a few weeks ago, our committee to which such matters are referred, asked about voluntary enlistments, and was told they were coming along satisfactorily. Today, the President says they are not satisfactory, and asks for the draft. I rise to remark it would be a little easier for the members of the Congress if the administration would change its mind less frequently, both in domestic matters, and in connection with foreign policy.