anaheim-gazette 1948-04-01

Army Day The annual observance of Army Day on April 6—the date we declared war on Germany 31 years ago—finds the American people more keenly aware than ever before in peacetime of the importance of strong military forces. The wishful thinking of other days, the belief that we could maintain peace simply by being unprepared for war is gone. The desire for peace is as strong as ever, but recent events have driven home the realization that military might is necessary to back up our demands for a cessation of Communist aggression. The present moves by our government to strengthen the armed forces through a re-establishment of the draft and the inauguration of Universal Military Training are finding strong public support. Other measures designed to put us in a position of preparedness are also meeting with approval. Through this program we shall at least have the assurance that our Army, which has always acquitted itself with distinction, will not have to start from scratch once again should an emergency arise. Register Now! In 1944 there were approximately 85 million eligible voters in the United States. Yet, it is clear from this that socialized industry cannot produce rain or perform miracles in a crisis. The California problem is the result of many factors—relatively few rivers of large flow, intense agricultural development, big-scale irrigation of arid regions never before considered agricultural land, a gradual lowering of the underground water table, and so on. It now becomes a question whether the land is being utilized beyond the ability of nature to provide sufficient water even in normal times. Whether or not that is true, it is ridiculous to blame the power companies for a condition which is completely beyond anyone's control. And it amounts to gross misrepresentation of the truth to argue that socialization of one of the most progressive of American industries is the solution. Free Enterprise in Hawaii There is no lack of evidence that the free enterprise system has achieved a higher standard of living for the masses of the people than has any other system. And that evidence isn't found within the continental limits of the United States alone. A fine example of it exists 2,000 miles out in the Pacific—in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii, with a population of 525,000, produces 90 per cent of our pineapple products. Register Now! In 1944 there were approximately 85 million eligible voters in the United States. Yet, only 48 million of them went to the polls in the Presidential election. Because of this negligence we do not have majority rule in our country. Franklin Roosevelt received approximately 25½ million votes in 1944. In other words, he was chosen by the support of less than one-third of the qualified citizens. This is not to say that he would have been defeated if 85 million votes had been cast. But, at least, a true expression of the majority preference would have been manifested. Next November, as we know, the Presidential election will be held again. The results of that election can have a tremendous effect on the lives of the American people. It is vital, therefore, that every citizen vote. And in order to vote he must register. Registrations for the June Presidential Primary in California close on April 22. So, if you are not now registered or have moved recently or did not vote in 1946, register at once. Then don’t fail to vote in every election. Tax Reduction Well, in spite of war fears, Presidential vetoes and a plan for increased military expenditures it appears that the American people are going to get the tax cut that has been dangled before their collective noses for a year or more. No general protest from the people is expected. With family budgets groaning under the strain of the current cost of living—a large part of that cost is due to the tax burden—the reduction will ease the load somewhat, particularly in the lowest income brackets. But the beneficial effect should be felt all along the line. Even the 5 percent cut in the tax on top incomes will have a generally helpful influence in that it will make more money available for capital investment—and capital investment is what creates jobs. Another group that will cheer the cut are the employed men and women who are approaching retirement age. The efforts of many of them to provide more adequately for their families and themselves when their regular incomes stop have been hampered by the high taxes over the years. In other words, much of the money that might Free Enterprise in Hawaii There is no lack of evidence that the free enterprise system has achieved a higher standard of living for the masses of the people than has any other system. And that evidence isn’t found within the continental limits of the United States alone. A fine example of it exists 2,000 miles out in the Pacific—in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii, with a population of 525,000, produces 90 per cent of our pineapple products and one-seventh of our sugar. It is primarily an agricultural region. And it pays the highest farm wages in the world—over $8.00 a day. It maintains a standard of living unparalleled on plantations anywhere else. This wasn’t the result of a happy accident of abundant natural resources. The Islands are of volcanic origin, are not very fertile, and present special and difficult development problems. Nor was it the result of an influx of foreign capital—until relatively recently the islands were not attractive to mainland investors. It was, instead, the result of local free enterprise. Most Hawaiian businesses have been developed by saving and hard work, and by plowing profits back in. The great bulk of them are locally owned. We’ve heard a great deal of talk about domination of the Hawaiian economy by a few concerns. Yet there are 1,000 different corporations in the islands, owned by 35,000 stockholders, and new enterprises are warmly welcomed. Admittedly, many social and economic issues have yet to be solved. But free enterprise in the islands is doing what it has done on the United States mainland—raising the living standards of the people to the highest known level. Anaheim’s Junior Chamber of Commerce What is it? . . . What is its purpose? . . . How does it operate? HISTORY: Action! Youth! They’re practically the same. Young men have always burned with enthusiasm, glowed with desire to achieve, held high the flying banner of idealism. The idea originated in 1915 in St. Louis. The young men formed an organization that gave to young men as a group a voice that they never before had. This organization gave them immediate expression that said, “This is your city . . . what are you going to do about it?” Here was the organization that would teach them leadership and responsibility. From them came the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1920. Today it is a major force in American life. More than 140,000 young men are at work on its The Drought Problem The severe drought in California has provided an opportunity for political criticism of the power industry in this state, accompanied by demands that the Federal government build more and bigger power dams in order to impound water and to provide vast additional quantities of electricity for pumping from deep wells in the dry areas. This is in line with the Federal power socialization program. However, it is difficult to see how any supplier of electric power, whether it be private or governmental, can anticipate a catastrophic drop in rainfall. A parallel situation has existed in Toronto, Canada, where the government-owned Hydro-Electric Commission has a complete monopoly of the power supply. There, as in California, low water conditions have prevailed. It has been necessary for the Commission to ban electric heaters, to demand that factories and offices reduce their use of electricity—and, finally, to cut off all home service for thirty minutes each morning and thirty minutes each afternoon. It The idea originated in 1915 in St. Louis. The young men formed an organization that gave to young men as a group a voice that they never before had. This organization gave them immediate expression that said, "This is your city... what are you going to do about it?" Here was the organization that would teach them leadership and responsibility. From them came the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1920. Today it is a major force in American life. More than 140,000 young men are at work on its projects. Junior Chambers are busy in 35 nations. A world-wide organization and headquarters was established in Panama in March, 1946, called Junior Chamber International. The Junior Chamber International became an organization in Dallas in February, 1947, when representatives from Junior Chambers from 19 nations adopted a constitution. (Next week: What Is a Junior Chamber of Commerce?) Editor's Note: This is the first of a series of articles to appear weekly in the Gazette, explaining the Junior Chamber of Commerce functions. "Very Serious" When the Senate of the United States gave its approval to the Marshall Plan and the huge appropriations that went with it, just before the middle of March, the reason was that Secretary of State Marshall, with his usual care and definite manner had said, in part: "The situation is very, very serious." Secretary Marshall had voiced that same idea of ERP more than 9 months ago at Harvard. The Senate support for ERP was the result of the persistent efforts of Marshall and the skillful management of the ERP measure in the Senate by Arthur H. Vandenberg. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman. ANAHEIM GAZETTE IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago APRIL 12, 1873 Although the vineyards were seriously injured by the frosts of last week, the damage to the vines will not be so great as was it first anticipated. Already in many places new shoots are springing from the parent stock, and in a few days it will be difficult to see any remains of the devastation caused by the late cold weather. The vintage for 1873 may now be estimated at half the usual number of gallons. It is worthy of note that the effects of the frost were less perceptible in places lying immediately under the foothills. Richland and the Yorba vineyards suffered to a very slight degree whilst Anaheim and Santa Ana, with apparently the same temperature, experienced severe injury. While we can, with perfect truthfulness boast of the superiority of our climate, our immunity from excessive heat as well as excessive cold, and all that sort of thing, we must acknowledge that the Santa Ana winds that prevail for a few weeks at this time of the year are extremely parching to the soil and physically disagreeable. In an article published in the Overland Monthly some time ago Dr. Widney, in enumerating the blessings that could flow from diverting the Colorado river from its present bed into the desert, claimed that it would stop these withering blasts which have their existence in that huge furnace, so that at some future time, when Dr. Widney's scheme is carried out, we will he him and the Seventeen Mile house was accepted, but on the petition of other parties a new board of viewers, consisting of the county surveyor, H. D. Polhemus and J. B. Pierce, were appointed upon whose report the board will finally act. The public road has been laid out from the head of Los Angeles street to the "Coyote house" by order of the board of supervisors. Mr. Douglas Gunn, of the San Diego Union made us a five minute visit yesterday. We hope that Mr. Gunn will visit Anaheim again and remain a little longer. A hearty welcome awaits him at this office. We understand that the Odd Fellows Building Association have contracted for 1,000,000 brick, and are making other preparations for the erection of their hall at an early date. During the prevalence of the epizootic in this place, Gaddy, Wiley & Co., proprietors of the Planter's stable, occupied themselves in making improvements in their stable. They are now prepared to furnish as stylish a "turn-out" as any outside of San Francisco and have the most ample facilities for boarding and taking care of horses. These gentlemen since their advent here have proved themselves deserving of patronage by their low tariff of charges and uniform courtesy to all with whom they have been brought in contact. Our Atom Bomb There is a smart magazine smart New York City uncle "The New Yorker." It covers subjects from the sublime musical events, popular real pages to the hush-hush atom bomb. It casually mentions "officials are unenthusiastic idea of letting the public information because, as one 'people will get worried.'" But it is rather startling New Yorker so much informatively has been carefully President of the United States members of the Senate and sentatives. "A Reporter at Large," ienthal, head man of the Commission as saying: "International affairs are, we are making weapons. The atom is the center councilor tables all over seem to know 'what's our world can make decide without thinking of the attack.' Mr. Lilienthal told The during a war no one hesitated fices, but that such sacrifice necessary if the man got those of us who work here hopeful group of people." The above is merely a scene. Whew! The administration and discuss the atomic bomb in a circumstance which makes "wonder why." This wry to peep or speculate on the vails in the American Government most remarkable case in hundreds of thousands of men with secrets pertaining to war are not saying a word Public Ear. Personally, I be In Hawaii Evidence that the free market achieved a higher mass of the sugar system. And that within the continental states alone. A fine ex-100 miles out in the Hawai Islands. ation of 525,000, pro-pineapple products sugar. It is primarily And it pays the high-world—over $8.00 a standard of living unless anywhere else. Result of a happy accidental resources. The origin, are not very special and difficult door was it the result capital—until relations were not attractors. It was, instead, the enterprise. Most have been developed by and by plowing profits of them are locally dealt of talk about Hawaiian economy by a few are 1,000 different kinds, owned by 35,000 enterprises are warmly, many social and yet to be solved. But islands is doing what United States mainland standards of the people level. merce It is its purpose? . . . Youth! They're practicing men have always glowed with desire the flying banner of 1915 in St. Louis. An organization that group a voice that This organization expression that said, that are you going to the organization thatorship and responsiUnited States Junce in 1920. Today it American life. More are at work on its APRIL 12, 1923 The Odd Fellows hall association at a meeting held Monday evening paid off the remaining portion of its debt, and now own its holdings free of indebtedness. The property consists of the Odd Fellows building on West Center street, the monthly income of which is about $1000. There are about 1250 shares of outstanding stock, 95 per cent of which is owned by the Odd Fellows lodge. The remainder is held by a number of individual members. The par value of the stock is $10, and now the book value is placed at a figure not less than $100. The board of trustees of the association have in contemplation the remodeling of the upper floors of the building and making club rooms there. The lodge association has an enviable record of which all members are justly proud. A continuous procession of autos passed up Los Angeles street for this time of the year are extremely parching to the soil and physically disagreeable. In an article published in the Overland Monthly some time ago Dr. Widney, in enumerating the blessings that could flow from diverting the Colorado river from its present bed into the desert, claimed that it would stop these withering blasts which have their existence in that huge furnace, so that at some future time, when Dr. Widney's scheme is carried out, we will be rid of about the only disagreeable feature of our climate. We can scarcely find words to express our feelings in regard to the dust which generally accompanies these winds, so we find relief in the following: POICKRY O the dust, the horrible dust, Covering the type like a coating of rust, In through the crevices, In through the floor, In through the windows, In through the door, Covering the press, just lately been "iled." By our over-worked devil, that innocent child, Who, gazing around with a maniac glare At the ruin, indulged in a good hearty swear. The board of supervisors met on Tuesday. The report of the viewers for a new road between Anaheim resembles a Texas village. The streets are blockaded with bull teams. Mr. D. W. Field has gained thirty-five pounds in weight during his few months residence in Anaheim. Proof that Anaheim is a natural sanitarium. Capt. Glassel has handed us a report of the proceedings of the Richland Farmers Club, which will appear next week. Davis sells milk for 20 cents per gallon. The wind has shifted and the grain crop is saved. No rain yet. 25 Years Ago APRIL 12, 1923 The Odd Fellows hall association at a meeting held Monday evening paid off the remaining portion of its debt, and now own its holdings free of indebtedness. The property consists of the Odd Fellows building on West Center street, the monthly income of which is about $1000. There are about 1250 shares of outstanding stock, 95 per cent of which is owned by the Odd Fellows lodge. The remainder is held by a number of individual members. The par value of the stock is $10, and now the book value is placed at a figure not less than $100. The board of trustees of the association have in contemplation the remodeling of the upper floors of the building and making club rooms there. The lodge association has an enviable record of which all members are justly proud. next week. The wedding of Miss Esther Pember and John Kemper is announced to take place at the White Temple on Wednesday, April 25. It is planned to have Rev. R. W. Planette, former pastor of the Presbyterian church at Hecla, S. D., assist Dr. Geissinger in performing the ceremony. The wedding will be an elaborate affair and a large number of invitations have been sent out. Permits to construct residences have been issued to the following persons: William Wallop on North Clementine, $4500; H. E. Pratt, North Clementine, $4500; Mrs. Cecyl Coffman, Emily street, $3000; Ernest W. Reid, Diamond street, $2800; Oscar Christianson, Janss street, $2000. Several permits for minor buildings were also issued. The Entre Nous section of the scenes. Whew! The administration and discuss the atomic bomb in a circumstance which makes "wonder why." This wry to peep or speculate on the vails in the American Government most remarkable case in hundreds of thousands of men with secrets pertaining to war are not saying a word Public Ear. Personally, I believe is absolutely right. House, the Congress, they and trusted officials at Alamos and Hanford can mechanical weapon for O must agree with the Atom "I don't mean to sound smug believe that right as well as side." So far as a war is concerned that there is one certainty to a point where "might arise to battle the United States any part of the world quite took to flaten out Hiroshima National Industries News The Tax on Margarine There has been a known Congress during recent years against the margarine industry newspapers are given of news and editorial space. The Washington Post stated that: "The original offer levy on the manufacture of margarine was to protect from fraudulent sales of matter ...the levies on margarine degenerated into an unfair signed to aid butter production petitive fight against the importer, and adequate substitute get of appeal is a 10-cent tax on colored margarine." The Post reports that pronounced and quite universally of margarine, and quotes Treasury Department in all Federal taxes now levied because these taxes "distort position of two domestic industries with the optimum utilization sources, and unnecessarily affects far in excess of the taxes." But, the fight extends borders of the national cap 19 states impose excise duties and the manufacture and margarine is prohibited in 27 quently—according to the W editorial mentioned above. United States Justice in 1920. Today it American life. More are at work on its busy in 35 nations. In and headquartersema in March, 1946, International. The national became an ordebruary, 1947, when Junior Chambers from institution. is a Junior Chamber the first of a series likely in the Gazette, number of Commerce the United States Marshall Plan and that went with it, March, the reason State Marshall, with the manner had said, is very, very seri had voiced that than 9 months ago for ERP was the efforts of Marshall ment of the ERP by Arthur H. Van-Relations Commit- A continuous procession of autos passed up Los Angeles street for two or three hours Sunday evening. The machines were returning from the Capistrano hill climb. It is said that fifty thousand persons witnessed the race, and the Anaheim police believed that every one of them passed through this city on returning home. Shades of the Nile will cast a shadow over the myriad of colors which will go into the scheme of decorations for the third annual California Valencia Orange Show to be staged in Anaheim May 23 to 29, inclusive. Artists are now employed designing a decorative scheme with an Egyptian motif and a thorough campaign of search work has been inaugurated to insure a faithful reproduction of the most charming views from the land of "King Tut." Miss Elizabeth Walker, daughter of the Rev. Thomas H. Walker, pastor of the Anaheim Presbyterian church was slightly injured Thursday afternoon when she fell while skating on the Alhambra skating rink, according to word received by her parents. She was with a group of friends from Occidental college, where she is a junior student, when the accident occurred. The injuries were slight and she will continue her studies Permits to construct residences have been issued to the following persons: William Wallop on North Clementine, $4500; H. E. Pratt, North Clementine, $4500; Mrs. Cecyl Coffman, Emily street,$3000; Ernest W. Reid, Diamond street,$2800; Oscar Christianson, Janss street,$2000. Several permits for minor buildings were also issued. The Entre Nous section of the Ebell held a card party at the Elks club house Monday afternoon, the hostesses being Mrs. M. E. Canby, Mrs. W. E. Duckworth, Mrs. A. K. Dahl and Mrs. W. M. Chambers. In the games Mrs. William Jackson won first prize and Mrs. F. A. Backs, Jr. captured the second. Bandits, burglars and highwaymen have been extremely active for some time past, and now a tree thief has appeared. A ranch at Tustin some nights ago was looted of a large number of persimmon and walnut trees. Mike Reagan of Los Alamitos was in town on Monday and informed us that a large acreage has been planted to sugar beets in that section. The recent rains have been a boon to beet raisers and prospects are good for a bountiful crop. Mr. Reagan has lived here for more than 85 years, and is one of the prosperous citizens of the county. The cantata "Golden Legion" will be presented at the White Temple church tonight. Mrs. A. L. Knipe will sustain the leading part, "Ursula." Herbert Janss of San Francisco is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Janss in this city. But, the fight extends borders of the national capitals 19 states impose excise duties and the manufacture and margarine is prohibited in frequently—according to the W editorial mentioned above, consumers of margarine will from the removal of Federal less the states are prepared ways margarine will, accordiStates Treasury, continue to consumers in many parts. Half an inch of rain fell Sunday night and Monday, bringing the total precipitation for the season to 8.10 inches in Anaheim This is just half the rainfall last year. A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Stern. Import Labor For Valencia Harvest With the valencia harvest less than two months away, the labor supply to handle the fruit be comes increasingly important. Reliable sources report that it will again be necessary to import Mexican nationals under the newly signed agreement with our neighbor to the south. All available locals, some Navajo Indians and as many of the Nationals as are needed to supply the requirements will be brought in. The new agreement with Mexico differs with last year's arrangement Thursday, April 1, 1948 Atom Bomb There is a smart magazine published in New York City under the name of "The New Yorker." It covers interesting subjects from the sublime to the ridiculous: local events, popular records, on-and-off-revenue, feminine fashions, the race track finally the March 20 issue devoted sev-pages to the hush-hush subject, the atom bomb. It casually mentioned the fact that officials are unenthusiastic about the use of letting the public in on such macabre information because, as one man put it, "he will get worried." People shure doo! but it is rather startling to find in The New Yorker so much information that prev-iously has been carefully deleted by the student of the United States, and by 533 members of the Senate and House of Repre-atives. A Reporter at Large," quotes David Lilienthal, head man of the Atomic Energy Commission as saying: "International affairs being what they have are making weapons—period!" The atom is the center of reality at the Teller tables all over the world. They need to know "what's ours." No nation in the world can make decisions these days about thinking of the atom. Mr. Lilienthal told The New Yorker "that if a war no one hesitates to make sacrifices would be unnecessary if the man got busy now... Yes, all of us who work here are a grim but painful group of people." The above is merely a peep behind the eyes. Whew! The administration and Congress do not press the atomic bomb in public. That is circumstance which makes the whole pub-wonder why." This writer has no wish to speculate on the silence that pre-in the American Government. It is the remarkable case in all history. Hundreds of thousands of men who are trusted secrets pertaining to the new weapon are not saying a word about it to the Ear. Personally, I believe our Govern- WASHINGTON AS SEEN By CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS It is a curious commentary on the world situation that the Congress of the United States should be required to devote Holy Week to a discussion of a plan, only a little short of actual war, to stop the persistent encroachments of a philosophy which destroys the freedom of the individual (our forbears spoke of the "divine right of the individual") taught by the Christ to whom the week is dedicated. After reading the terms of the so-called Marshall Plan, now called the European Recovery Program, increased by other countries than those first named, and gradually re-appearing as a plan to protect the United States, instead of a plan to stop communism, which it never was, I rise to remark that it may be significant that the vote will probably come on April Fools' Day, 1948. This does not mean that I shall vote against the plan. I made one of my infrequent speeches on the floor, last Monday and, very briefly, my plea was to approach the formal discussions, which began Tuesday, with an open mind, and second, to be honest with ourselves. There is an axiom in business that if you want to try to fool your competitors, that is permissible, but only a very stupid business man tries to fool himself. That has been my serious charge against the state department and the administration; they have deliberately tried to mislead the American people on this entire question. The philosophy of the free individual, on which this nation was founded, is incompatible with the philosophy of mass control, which Russia has been trying to impose on The administration and Congress do not press the atomic bomb in public. That is circumstance which makes the whole pub-wonder why." This writer has no wish to sleep or speculate on the silence that prevailed in the American Government. It is the remarkable case in all history. Hundreds of thousands of men who are trusted secrets pertaining to the new weapon war are not saying a word about it to the Mac Ear. Personally, I believe our Governor is absolutely right. When the White House, the Congress, the United Nations Trusted officials at Oak Ridge, Los Osos and Hanford can build-up such a mechanical weapon for OUR country, we agree with the Atom-man who said: "It don't mean to sound smug, but I honestly agree that right as well as might is on our far as a war is concerned don’t forget there is one certainty that if it comes point where “might and right” must goattle the United States can win a war in part of the world quite as speedily as it to flaten out Hiroshima.—J. E. Jones, National Industries News Service. Tax on Margarine There has been a knock-down fight in press during recent months directed at the margarine industry. The Washington newspapers are giving a great deal news and editorial space to the subject. The Washington Post states in an editor-at-latent: "The original of the Federal tax on the manufacture and distribution margarine was to protect the consumer from fraudulent sales of margarine and butter... the levies on margarine long since operated into an unfair imposition desired to aid butter producers in their commerce fight against the inroads of a cheap and adequate substitute. The chief tariff appeal is a 10-cent per pound Federal tax on colored margarine." The Post reports that there has been a pronounced and quite universal turn in favor of margarine, and quotes the United States Treasury Department in urging repeal of federal taxes now levied on margarine, use these taxes "distort the competitive nature of two domestic industries, interfere with optimum utilization of national resources, and unnecessarily burden consumers in excess of the amount paid in taxes," the fight extends far beyond the limits of the national capital inasmuch as states impose excise duties on margarine, the manufacture and sale of colored margarine is prohibited in 23 states. Consequently—according to the Washington Post mentioned above—"Many would be honest with ourselves. There is an axiom in business that if you want to try to fool your competitors, that is permissible, but only a very stupid business man tries to fool himself. That has been my serious charge against the state department and the administration; they have deliberately tried to mislead the American people on this entire question. The philosophy of the free individual, on which this nation was founded, is incompatible with the philosophy of mass control, which Russia has been trying to impose on the world since 1917. There has never been any secret about it; the philosophy is printed and diagrammed for everyone to read. Yet we supported Russia and still support her. As Japan was being forced to her knees, Russia insisted on being cut into that game. Mr. Roosevelt at Yalta sold China down the river, giving Russia not only the right to join in the peace negotiations as an equal partner, but actually giving Russia some of the possessions of China to which Russia had no right whatever. No record of that secret agreement, by Mr. Roosevelt, who assured Mr. Stalin that he would guarantee the acceptance of the humiliating terms by China, appears in any state department document. That agreement was considered by Mr. Roosevelt to be a personal document, and is stored at Hyde Park, with other so-called personal papers of the late President. Its terms are known. When the Marshall Plan was first talked of, Russia was invited to join the program. It was Russia who refused, not the United States who barred that nation. President Truman came to the Congress on the 17th and "talked tough" to Russia, for which he was applauded generally by the people, who forgot that the Congress has been asking him to talk that way for months. At the same time, the state department was negotiating a reciprocal trade agreement with Czechoslovakia, under which that little country will ship us shoes, glassware, rubber footwear, while we ship in exchange farm implements, autos, trucks, steel and a long list of critical materials, all very useful in Russia, and more useful in case of war. The Russian ship "Chukotka" is right now reported loading at Jersey City with industrial machinery worth $282,000. It is poor judgment to threaten any nation, and at the same time supply that nation with the implements of war. It was poor business in 1941, and it is still poor business in 1948. The opinion of the majority of the members of Congress, as the debate begins, is that the present administration has led the the fight extends far beyond the limits of the national capital inasmuch as states impose excise duties on margarine, the manufacture and sale of colored margarine is prohibited in 23 states. Consequence—according to the Washington Post, local mentioned above, "Many would-be miners of margarine would not benefit the removal of Federal taxation." Unable states are prepared to reform their margarine will, according to the United States Treasury, continue to be unavailable consumers in many parts of the country. The Russian ship "Chukotka" is right now reported loading at Jersey City with industrial machinery worth $282,000. It is poor judgment to threaten any nation, and at the same time supply that nation with the implements of war. It was poor business in 1941, and it is still poor business in 1948. The opinion of the majority of the members of Congress, as the debate begins, is that the present administration has led the country into an impasse in which there is no choice but to vote for ERP, realizing that our job is to keep up the courage of the people of the nations of western Europe, and that about 60 percent of our help will be in the form of food. That's a very short comment on a very complicated situation. Port Labor Forencia Harvest the valencia harvest less than two months away, the labor force to handle the fruit becoming increasingly important. Resources report that it will be necessary to import Mexicans under the newly agreed agreement with our neighbor south. Available locals, some Navalists and as many of them as are needed to supply requirements will be brought new agreement with Mexicans with last year's arrangement. ment in that Mexico will recruit the workers this time and employers will have to post bond with the Immigration service to guarantee the return of the men to point of recruitment and underwrite transportation and subsistence coming and going. Under the new agreement at least 90 per cent of the Nationals must be new men. The remainder can be those who have worked here before. This ruling is in order to give more men a chance to work. Name State Park After Beach City Rejecting a suggestion that Orange county's new state beach park be named after Thomas H. Kuchel, state controller, the board of the state park commission decided to call the 9,400-foot strang between Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, Huntington Beach State park. This announcement was made by Supervisor Willis. H. Warner who recently returned from a meeting of the commission in Sacramento. The commission said it would not recognize the name of any living person, preferring a designation giving it a name descriptive of its location. A request for the name as proposed by the Huntington Beach leaders was filed by the board of supervisors after the state board declined to name the beach after Kuchel who was the state senator when the site was approved for a state park. Objection to the name chosen was not made by the Newport Beach city officials since another beach park is to be developed within that city's boundaries. APPLICATION WITHDRAWN The application for opening of a branch office in Anaheim of the Southern Counties Bank has been withdrawn, according to the February report of the State Department of Banking, released today.