anaheim-gazette 1948-08-12

Now!! President Advocates Thrift President Truman in his address to Congress told the Legislative body that it should "take strong, positive action" to check inflation and avert another great depression. He asked for authority to ration "those few products of short supply" which affect the national welfare. He intimated that he might do a few Roosevelt stunts and snap down with price control, rent controls, etc. He did observe that the situation was so critical that "we cannot afford to wait for the next Congress to act"—to which he added his opinion: "High prices are not taking time off for the election." He repeated most of his old objections to the Taft-Hartley labor law. He rebuked Congress and said that if it had done what he told them to do, "we would have lower prices today." He admitted what everybody knows—that "the cost of living is now higher than ever before in our history." The President is playing personal politics. His political alibi for the special session was: "We cannot risk the danger, or suffer the hardship of another eight months of doing nothing about high prices." He proposed to restore the excise profits tax which he said was necessary "to provide a brake in been banished for many years, if not permanently. But things have changed a lot since 1945. In fact, the change which has taken place in the last three years has been almost as startling, when one looks back, as the which occurred in those fateful 8 days that followed Hiroshima. Our confidence toward peace has vanished. Our fears of war have increased. The work lives in more or less of a state of constant emergency. The aggressors of yesterday are gone, but a new aggressor has arisen. It is an intensely trying situation. In it, however, we must exercise the same skill, courage and intelligence that brought us successfully through the war. We must meet the challenge of peace as we met the challenge of war. In the interest of self preservation and the preservation of humanity we dare not do less. The Spy Investigation Much of the steam has been taken out of the spy testimony given before congressional committees because virtually all of it was presented to a federal grand jury long ago. What tends further to diminish the impact of the testimony is that the grand jury did not indict the federal workers named... ley labor law. He rebuked Congress and said that if it had done what he told them to do, "We would have lower prices today." He admitted what everybody knows—that "the cost of living is now higher than ever before in our history." The President is playing personal politics. His political alibi for the special session was: "We cannot risk the danger, or suffer the hardship of another eight months of doing nothing about high prices." He proposed to restore the excise profits tax which he said was necessary "to provide a brake in inflation." Congress opposes this campaign talk. "I have said before, and I repeat," he challenged, "that many profit margins have been adequate to absorb wage increases without the price increases that have followed." His vetoes of labor laws were overriden by Democrats and Republican. He explored many phases of the inflation, and practically admitted that he, as President, has lost most of his control over the economic affairs and troubles of our own Nation. He did not furnish any practical remedies that would bring about a recovery from what is now recognized by the American public as a period of "terrific inflation." The Republican Congress shows contempt for the President. Of course, there is no use of discussing the so-called "Civil Rights" program or "Dixiecrat" state rights. Those issues have not been settled at any time since the end of the Civil War, more than 80 years ago. Congress is not going to recognize those issues. The voters may express themselves about those ancient quarrels. Just save your breath and forget it until after the next Presidential election in November. And again the 19-billion dollars that the United States has spent to help many nations hasn't turned the trick.—J. E. Jones, National Industries News Service. Tomorrow's Trend The old saying that "whatever goes up must come down" is pretty hard to believe in these days when the price spiral keeps moving higher. Yet, there will come a time when the trend will be reversed and the cost of things will drop to an appreciable extent. Economists have long predicted that this adjustment in prices is bound to come. Because it has not yet come in spite of many predictions that it would be here before this, does not mean that it will be indefinitely delayed. It could come at almost any time. This eventual development should prompt people to prepare for it. Instead of spending their money as fast as they earn it they should start saving as much as possible. This will give them at least two advantages. The first is the financial reserve it will build upervation and the preservation of human we dare not do less. The Spy Investigation Much of the steam has been taken out of the spy testimony given before congressional committees because virtually all of it was presented to a federal grand jury long ago. What tends further to diminish the impact of the testimony is that the grand jury did not indict the federal workers named Elizabeth T. Bentley in revealing her activities during the war. It is apparent, nevertheless, that too many who are much too pro-Russian have held important government jobs. This will make many Americans wonder if there still are a considerable number of this breed on the Washington payroll. To what extent the loyalty check has succeeded in weeding out the undesirables is pretty hard to tell. But the check, especially of those in responsible posts, should be pushed without abuse or hysteria until they can be no doubt as to the loyalty of those who work for Uncle Sam. Certainly it is not too much to require the workers put the welfare of their own country ahead of that of a foreign power. Population Problems Growth in California's unincorporated areas is reported to be three times as great as that of the incorporated communities. This may result in the expansion of city limits in some places to take in the surrounding areas. Before this can be done, however, both the city and the area to be annexed must agree to the change. Most cities favor annexation in order to gain new sources of revenue to offset the greatly increased strain (a cost) on facilities such as roads which must serve the entire territory around the city. It remain to be seen how many of the unincorporated areas will be willing to merge with their neighbors. Citizens in many these areas object to it because they'd lose much of the direct control over their civic affairs which they now enjoy. But in some instances the merger plans may prove sufficiently attractive to both sides to win the necessary support. Progress in Greece At long last it appears that all the monetary and moral support we have been giving to Athens government is beginning to pay off. After several false starts, the campaign against the Greek guerrillas is really rolling. The Greek territory held by them has been reduced to a fraction of what it was six months or a year ago. While it may be fair optimism to expect a complete collapse of the rebel resistance reports from Athens hilly Economists have long predicted that this adjustment in prices is bound to come. Because it has not yet come in spite of many predictions that it would be here before this, does not mean that it will be indefinitely delayed. It could come at almost any time. This eventual development should prompt people to prepare for it. Instead of spending their money as fast as they earn it they should start saving as much as possible. This will give them at least two advantages. The first is the financial reserve it will build up for use in case the economic going gets rough. The second is that when prices drop the dollars they have saved will have greater purchasing power than they would if spent now. Avoiding trouble in the future is largely a matter of exercising common sense in the present. And common sense will convince anyone who uses it that now is the time to make ready for tomorrow and its conditions. This Week in History - V-J Day The armistice with Japan was announced to a waiting world at 4 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on August 14, 1945. But the war had really ended 8 days before. The precise moment was 8:15 a.m. Japanese time on August 6. That was the moment the atomic bomb burst over Hiroshima. The sudden conclusion of the fighting with Japan was one of the great miracles of modern times. True, it was a ghastly miracle in that it cost the lives of tens of thousands of people at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But it saved the lives of other untold thousands—both Japanese and American. Those were the lives that would have been lost in an invasion of Japan by our troops. Even though the Japs were already reeling under the impact of our B-29 attacks and the steady advance of our armies, there was little doubt in the days before Hiroshima that an actual invasion would be necessary to complete the job. Yet in 8 days the whole outlook was altered and the war was over. When the news came that Japan had surrendered, most of us felt sure that war had Progress in Greece At long last it appears that all the months and moral support we have been giving to Athens government is beginning to pay off. After several false starts, the campaign against the Greek guerrillas is really rolling. The Greek territory held by them has been reduced to a fraction of what it was six months or a year ago. While it may be fair optimism to expect a complete collapse of the rebel resistance, reports from Athens hint that this is not too improbable. It is rumor that the guerrilla leader, General Mark Vafiades, may withdraw into Albania. Weeding of the rebel forces may have been done not only to the heavy pressure from the Greek regulars but also to inadequate support from Yugoslavia. One of the points friction between Belgrade and Moscow reported to be over Tito's failure to ban the rebels as strongly as he was expected to do. If and when the guerrillas are cleaned out, a clean up of the present Greek government would be very much in order. Lost Million Are you a fugitive from a fortune? Are you one of the million or more "lost" individuals in the United States for whom corporations are holding vast sums in unclaimed dividends and unredeemed stocks and bonds? The average person who owns securities on any kind doesn't forget about them. But there are plenty of un-average people around. According to an article in Forbes Magazine there are hundreds of millions of dollars being held by banks and corporations for persons who for one reason or another have disappeared without claiming what we due them. One large company is trying to locate 35,000 people—just to give them money. Another company has $3 million it wants to give away—to the right people. Instance where $10,000 or more is owed to one person are said to be common. It just isn't right for all those fine American dollars to be left without a home. Will someone please offer to take them in? IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO 75 Years Ago August 23, 1873 Messrs M. Calisher & Co. have brought suit against the Anaheim Lighter company to recover from them the sum of $37.12. Sometimes ago we noted the fact that our merchants were complaining that the cases of merchandise consigned to them were in many cases broken open and then part of their contents abstracted. The complaint in this case alleges that a box of boots consigned to the firm mentioned had been opened and nine pairs stolen therefrom as the steamship company held the receipt of the Lighter company for the delivery of the merchandise in good order, they refused to pay the claim of M. Calisher & Co., when presented, and no other recourse was left these gentlemen but to sue the Lighter company. As there are several other firms who have suffered similar losses, this suit is probably a prelude to many more. It will be tried in Judge Clark's court. An effort is being made by certain gentlemen in Anaheim to form a "TurnVerein." A large hall has been leased and negotiations entered into for purchase of gymnastic apparatus. The initiation fee is $2.50, and the monthly dues will probably not exceed fifty cents. It is to be hoped that many citizens will come forward and become members of the organization. On Sunday last a fatal accident occurred at the ranch of Joaquin building recently erected by the Presbyterians of Anaheim was filled with a large and appreciative audience to witness its consecration to the worship of the Almighty. The Rev. Dr. Rot Patterson of Chicago delivered an eloquent and impressive address. At the close of his remarks the trustees submitted their report, showing a debt of $300 remaining on the building. An appeal was made by the pastor, Mr. Webber, to the public and in a few minutes the building, unincumbered with debt, was consecrated to the service of God. In this connection we can not refrain from speaking a few words of commendation, regarding the board of trustees—Messrs. Higgins, Pierce, Tompkins, Bancrost and Mrs. McKinnie, to them may be attributed in large part the flattering exhibit made on Sunday, and we believe we express the feeling actuating the Presbyterians of Anaheim in thanking them for their valuable aid in the erection of the first Protestant House of Worship in this place. Mr. Martin Gaddy has sold a half interest in the popular Planters' stable, to L. F. Lewis, and the firm name will now be Gaddy & Lewis. We understand that a large addition of blooded stock and stylish buggies will soon be made. Episcopal services will be held at 11 o'clock a.m., tomorrow in Enterprise hall. Rev. M. Loop of San Gabriel will preach. All are invited. Pays Dearly for Eye Treatment A strange woman drove the home of Andrew E. Lea 203 South Kroeger street Friday and said she could help poor eyesight by a massagement. She talked convincingly enough that Mr. Leonard did to let her try. After the treat Mr. Leonard's eyesight seem much improved. Me "five or six" $20 had disappeared with the lady. The only he Leonard could give the poor looking for the woman man was that she was dark conditioned, as was the man who her companion in the auto-in which they traveled. Will Daughters Martin Estate Under terms of the will owe E. Martin of Anaheim who Monday of last week, the her property was left to her daughters. The document would be fered for probate in suicd court, Santa Ana. The deceased woman beeded $500 to a son, John P. 728 North Olive street, Ana and the rest to the daughter Kathleen Morehart of Weand Grace Taylor of Lemond. The estate consists of a mated $6000 in personal property and a lot with four dwelling Anaheim, the court was inflicted CORRECTION PLEASE!!! It's Mrs. Warren Hodge Mrs. Warren Ashleigh, who Girl Scout agency represen on this year's Community board here as announced Gazette last week. Social Security in the States became effective in An effort is being made by certain gentlemen in Anaheim to form a "TurnVerein." A large hall has been leased and negotiations entered into for purchase of gymnastic apparatus. The initiation fee is $2.50, and the monthly dues will probably not exceed fifty cents. It is to be hoped that many citizens will come forward and become members of the organization. On Sunday last a fatal accident occurred at the ranch of Joaquin Sepulveda about five miles from Anaheim. It seems that a vaquero named Jose had received a kick on the face from a vicious horse, and had gone to the well for the purpose of obtaining water to wash off the blood. While drawing the water he lost his balance and fell to the bottom of the well—a depth of sixty-two feet. On being drawn out it was found that the fearful fall had killed him. Punctually at eleven o'clock on last Sabbath, the new church from a two months visit with friends and relatives east. They spent some time in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and other states and are glad to be home again. Chicken thieves stole forty hens from the yard of Judge Smith at Stanton Thursday night. It appears there is an organized gang of chicken thieves in that neighborhood. A permit has been issued to Ray Fisher for the construction of a residence on South Clementine street to cost $3500. Permit to build a residence and garage on South Lemon street was issued Monday to E. E. Heinze, the cost being $5000. Henry Bremmerman of Vancouver, Wash., formerly a well-known resident of Anaheim, is visiting here after an absence of many years. He is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wright of Balboa. Mrs. Wright, the former Miss Katie Bremmerman is a sister of Mr. Bremmerman. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Grim, Miss Ruth Grim, Walter Quick and Harry Horn motored to Santa Monica and Topanga Canyon Sunday. F. A. Yungbluth and family returned the latter part of the week... Years that all the money we have been giving the is beginning to pay off. It starts, the campaign guerrillas is really rolling. We held by them has been on of what it was six so. While it may be false complete collapse of theorts from Athens hint, improbable. It is rumored leader, General Markos draw into Albania. Weak forces may have been dueavy pressure from the also to inadequate supra. One of the points of Tito's failure to backy as he was expected to the guerrillas are cleaned the present Greek governmuch in order. Miss Sue Danser, formerly of this city, but now a nurse on the government service, has returned to her post at the Maré Island Navy Yard. Miss Danser was assigned to duty with the Harding party and went to Alaska with the president. She was one of the two nurses in the room when he died, and accompanied Mrs. Harding to Washington and back to Marion. Miss Danser was a Red Cross nurse and was on duty at the front during the war. The Los Angeles Express in its 50 years ago column, stated Monday that, "the orators of the whang doodle party are due to spout in Anaheim tonight." Will some old-timer please rise up and explain who the whangdoodles were, and what their orators spouted about. The Motor Transit company is making preparations to build a substantial station house on the yards new occupied by the company on Lemon street in the rear of the Valencia hotel. Drawings for the building have been made by the architect. Miss Beryl Kennedy entertained at a bridge party Thursday evening in honor of Miss Irene Fransioli, of Memphis, Tenn., and Miss Marie Fazendin, of Hollywood, who are visiting at the Kennedy home. First prize was won by Miss Ruth Grim and second by Mrs. Fred Yoern. Mrs. Leo J. Shindan and little daughter, Kathleen, have returned Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Grim, Miss Ruth Grim, Walter Quick and Harry Horn motored to Santa Monica and Topanga Canyon Sunday. F. A. Yungbluth and family returned the latter part of the week from a ten days motor trip through the north. They visited friends in San Francisco and other bay cities and report a most enjoyable trip. Wiley Bidwell and Miss Glenn Goff of Long Beach were married Thursday by Judge Brown. The bride being only 16 years of age was accompanied by her parents, who gave their consent. The S.Q.R. store force went down to Huntington Beach for a weiner bake Monday after closing hours. Architects drawings of the new Knights of Pythias clubhouse are being exhibited: The building will be an imposing three story structure. Work on it will begin at once. Downs First Deer In Mt. Pinos Area Lawrence Paul Allec, 16 year old Anaheim youth, downed the first deer of the deer hunting season at Mt. Pinos, Ventura county. He brought his two-point buck, in at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning. The local sportsman disclosed that it was his third deer. Last year he brought in a four-pointer and when 14, shot a three-point buck. Tea was introduced as a beverage into England in the 17th century and in America in the 18th century. 2. This complex equivor out of telephone bill new money furnished re話phone bill does pla covers wages and taxes iices and—when rates a leaves a few cents prothe use of their money 4. When you make call, your cost averages a nickel. For those few pen hire a mighty servant... servant than ever before will soon be twice as ma phones on the Coast as t ago. More are being add each new one makes your te just that much more valu Pays Dearly for Eye Treatment A strange woman dragged up to the home of Andrew E. Leonard, South Kroeger street, last day and said she could help his eyesight by a massage treatment. She talked convincingly enough that Mr. Leonard decided let her try. After the treatment, Leonard's eyesight didn't seem much improved. Moreover, five or six" $20 had disappeared with the lady. The only help Mr. Leonard could give the police in taking for the woman masseuse was that she was dark complexioned, as was the man who was companion in the automobile which they traveled. Will Daughters Martin Estate Under terms of the will of Mary Martin of Anaheim who died Monday of last week, the bulk of her property was left to her two daughters. The document was offered for probate in superior court, Santa Ana. The deceased woman bequeaths $500 to a son, John P. Martin, 3 North Olive street, Anaheim, and the rest to the daughters; Kathleen Morehart of Westwood and Grace Taylor of Lemore. The estate consists of an estimated $6000 in personal property and a lot with four dwellings in Anaheim, the court was informed. Correction PLEASE!!! It's Mrs. Warren Hodges, not Mrs. Warren Ashleigh, who is the Girl Scout agency representative in this year's Community Chest board here as announced in the magazine last week. Social Security in the United States became effective in 1935. Council Raises Water Rates (Continued from page 1) pumped 107,123,000 gallons. The total used in the city broke this year's record, but lowered the water level in the city wells only two feet, to 142 feet and 10 inches. Chief of Police Mark Stephenson reported his men made 32 arrests during July, handed out 206 traffic citations and 269 parking meter citations. LICENSE TO WED A marriage license was obtained by Dante Joseph Rebai of La Habra and Miss Mary Lou Hupp of Whittier, late last week at the county court house in Santa Ana. HAVE NEW SON Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wakeham, 11402 Magnolia road, Anaheim, became the parents of a baby son weighing eight pounds and four ounces, last Thursday, in St. Joseph hospital. HARRY HORN HAS Refrigerators Yes, the Harry Horn Company has refrigerators... and your waiting is now over! The wonderful, big Servel gives years of economical, trouble-free service. In fact Servel is the ONLY refrigerator with a 10 year UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE. Come in today. ONLY $4275 Down PLUS SALES TAX EASY MONTHLY TERMS ONLY $4275 Down PLUS SALES TAX EASY MONTHLY TERMS It's so simple to buy your Servel with the Horn Company's convenient, easy payment plan. Small monthly installments make it possible for everyone to enjoy the luxury of Servel. Remember -- All Horn Appliances Operate in City or Country -- on Natural or Sol-Gas HARRY I. HORN CO. Highway 101 Between Anaheim and Fullerton CERTIFIED GAS APPLIANCES Phone Anaheim 2173 Who pays for new telephones? 1. This sight represents a lot of money. For the land, buildings, equipment, and wires needed to serve each new telephone cost us far more than prewar ... just as the things you buy cost more. To meet the West's growing telephone needs we're putting more than half a million dollars to work every day. 1. This sight represents a lot of money. For the land, buildings, equipment, and wires needed to serve each new telephone cost us far more than prewar... just as the things you buy cost more. To meet the West's growing telephone needs we're putting more than half a million dollars to work every day. 2. This complex equipment can't be paid for out of telephone bills... it takes a lot of new money furnished by investors. But the telephone bill does play an important part: It covers wages and taxes and other costs of services and—when rates are fair and adequate—leaves a few cents profit to pay investors for the use of their money. 3. Can a housewife pay for new telephones? Many do. For many thousands own telephone stocks and bonds. Money for a vast amount of new facilities comes from such investors. To keep the system growing and improving, we must keep on attracting new money to pay for it. We can do it only if we sell our services at fair and adequate prices. 4. When you make a local call, your cost averages less than a nickel. For those few pennies you hire a mighty servant... a bigger servant than ever before. There will soon be twice as many telephones on the Coast as ten years ago. More are being added. And each new one makes your telephone just that much more valuable. The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company More than 70,000 people working together to furnish ever-better telephone service to the West