anaheim-gazette 1948-12-30

Oriental Fruit Fly Protection Asked by LA Chamber of Commerce Fearing possible disaster to many crops if the dread Oriental fruit fly should invade California from Hawaii, the Los Angeles chamber of commerce has called for multi-pronged action at state and federal levels to protect against the insect pest. Chairman Roy M. Hagen of the agriculture committee said the chamber will ask the legislature to authorize a state study to determine: 1. Which crops and plants would support the fruit fly. 2. Treatment necessary for commercial crops to permit their shipment to other states in event of an infestation. 3. Effects of any such treatment on crop quality. Directors of the chamber also reaffirmed a proposal instituted a year ago that the U.S. department of agriculture provide "all possible protection for the mainland against the Oriental fruit fly through quarantines and control investigations" and that congress provide adequate financing. Hagen said the fly, which has been found to damage 104 Hawaiian plants since introduced into the Territory in 1945, is known to be injurious to oranges, grapefruit, deciduous fruits, avocados, dates, figs, tomatoes and probably many other crops. "Because of 'imminent danger of introduction of this pest, the chamber urged that quarantine efforts be expanded and the USDA division of fruit fly investigations transfer headquarters from Mexico City to Honolulu." Almost every ship from Hawaii carries fruit fly larvae in intercepted fruits, Hagen reported. He urged that federal officials consider "dis-insectizing" surface ships, in similar fashion to airplane spraying, before vessels arrive at mainland ports. Present protective measures and research were termed inadequate "to promptly provide the necessary information . . . needed immediately if the pest were discovered on the mainland," Hagen said. Work now under way includes a search for a parasite capable of destroying the fly; a hunt for chemical controls; and studies of crop treatment and emergency suppression procedure, he added. In view of the "many millions of dollars" spent in Florida after 1929 to fight the Mediterranean fruit fly outbreak, other organizations' recommendations that the federal government add $50,000 to current Oriental pest funds of about $100,000 "would not seem out of line," Hagen declared. He pointed out that current funds were carmarked from regular USDA appropriations. May your every dream come true—your every wish be fulfilled in the days ahead. Happy New Year to one and all. WALBURG'S Towne Toggery 181 W. CENTER Anaheim Phone 4041 LET'S LOOK INTO THIS! Mimeographing Vari-Typing Stencil & Art Work Direct Mail Advertising Typing JOHNNY ON THE SPOT LETTER SHOP 509 N. Sabina - Anaheim To Hold Keck Rites Friday Funeral services for Erwin Victor Keck, 65, 182 West Center street, Anaheim, who died suddenly on the way up Mt. Wilson, assertedly from a heart attack, will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock at the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars with the Rev. Al Casebeer, pastor of the Christian church, officiating. Born in Germany, the deceased had lived in California for a total of 13 years, the past seven of which he spent in Anaheim. He was a foreign representative of the Mutual Citrus Association and enjoyed mountain climbing as a hobby. He is survived by relatives in Germany. Interment will be in Fairhaven cemetery. Factory Outlet Ceramics - Pottery - Dishes ANAHEIM MODERN (Open Eve's & Sun. by Appt.) Come In and Get Your Chance on 3 Lovely Gifts Gives Woes of Orange Growers Mr. Frank Belmont, owner of the Granada Packing House reported today that final payments for the 1948 Valencias were sent out this week from his house. Figures show that an average of $1.424 per field box delivered at the packing house or $1.112 per field box net on the tree, were received by growers. It was pointed out by Mr. Belmont that the field box used by the Granada Packing House is approximately 10 per cent larger than the standard field box and so the return computed on the basis would show a $1.282 per box delivered at the packing house or $1.001 net on the tree. Although this average is higher than last year’s actual return is less because of the decrease in the per acre yield which this year was 178 field boxes per acre as compared to last year's yield of 258 field boxes per acre, according to Mr. Belmont. “Never in our history has there been such a variation in sizes,” declared Mr. Belmont. He said that the growers who had small sized fruit were hit so hard that he doubts if they have enough capital to raise another crop. Mr. Belmont reported that only locations that had decent sizes, “generally speaking,” in Orange county were the Placentia and Tustin districts—“just as in previous years, due to deeper and better soil.” He feels that the outlook for the small size orange is bad but that the further development of the frozen concentrate should be of some help. Mr. Belmont stated that if it weren’t for skyrocketing expenses, the growers would be realizing a profit even with the small oranges. He reported that expenses all along the line have tripled since the war began. “In 1928-29, a box and lid cost 30c—the same box and lid costs 50c, not including nails, labels, wraps, etc. Freight and refrigeration is now costing over $1,000 a car.” Mr. Belmont feels that the government is allowing certain segments of the agricultural industry “to get rich” at the partial expense of the citrus grower. “The expense incurred by the government in carrying out its subsidies on other crops and its Marshall Plan purchases is being... SAVE up to 50% Factory Outlet Ceramics - Pottery - Dishes ANAHEIM MODERN (Open Eve's & Sun. by Appt.) Come In and Get Your Chance on 3 Lovely Gifts 714 N. Los Angeles ALICE RILEY, Prop. 4589 RAY & OSCAR CLEANERS THREE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS MAIN OFFICE-PLANT 630 So. Los Angeles - Ph. 4014 VALENCIA HOTEL AGENCY 182 W. Center - 2281 1104 Lincoln - 60931 For the Busy Down-town Person For Your Convenience CORRECTION Please LET US check your car’s front end for: TIRE WEAR, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, HARD STEERING LEAVITT FORD Your STUDEBAKER Dealer SALES -- SERVICE 226 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 2284 Mr. Belmont feels that the government is allowing certain segments of the agricultural industry "to get rich" at the partial expense of the citrus grower. "The expense incurred by the government in carrying out its subsidies on other crops and its Marshall Plan purchases is being borne in part by the citrus grower," said Mr. Belmont. "I do not believe there is any portion of the agricultural industry that needs help as badly as the citrus industry. In stronger words, the citrus industry positively needs help; and needs it now, rather than just helping pay good profits to other agricultural commodities," he said. Mr. Belmont said that he would like to ask the citrus grower, "what are we going to do about it?" "Are we going to just sit and wait and see whether or not the leaders of our citrus industry do something or should we growers raise our own voices? I do not believe governmental or any other relief will be prompted by anyone unless expressions from the individual grower are heard. Isn't it true that you, the individual growers, are the ones hurt? The only way to be heard, the only way to do something about it, is to shout as loud as you can, stop waiting for that well-known 'someone' to do it for you," he declared. PLAN TO MARRY Robert Springer Benson and Betty Lou French Daniels obtained a marriage license at the county court house in Santa Ana late last week, Governor to Ask For Disability Insurance Raised Governor Earl Warren's plans to ask for legislation which would increase the disability benefit fit of $25 per week for 26 weeks; the increase possibly taking form of additional moneys hospitalized cases. The disability insurance fund now has a surplus of 85 million dollars of employee contributions and the federal government holding 107 millions more that can be drawn on for disability payments. Where the program may back fire is in the statistical data gathered by private insurance concerns, which are carrying voluntary disability plans as provided by state law. These concerns, it was revealed today, have information that the last two years, in which the hurdle surplus was built up, have been "exceptionally favorable" health years in California, with no epidemics, nor any unusual amount of sickness. Whether the fund would start an increase in benefits under more adverse health conditions or something nobody knows at the present time, and undoubtedly this will be one of the issues come before committees when they consider the governor's proposals. Additionally, an increase at the present time in disability benefits could dislodge a lot of private plans, in that some concerns operate these plans are moving... Roger B. Hollenbeck was an art instructor at Michigan State University when he painted a prize-winning poster last year for the March of Dimes to fight polio. Here, stricken by the same disease he helped combat, he is comforted by his wife Patty as he lies in an iron lung at Los Angeles General Hospital. The couple has three small children. $1,644,000 Cost to District 2 for Sewerage Sanitation District Two's share in the $8,308,000 estimated cost of the proposed county-wide sewerage program was set at $1,644,-000 by Engineer Vinson Bacon last week when he reported to sanitation district directors and the board of supervisors at a meeting held in Santa Ana. Mr. Bacon disclosed that the eight million will provide funds for construction of major trunk lines, a new sewerage treatment plant and a 7,000-foot-long ocean outfall. It is proposed that the money be raised by bond issues in seven of the eight districts with property owners voting February 28 in their respective districts. Public hearings on the proposed bond issue would be held in each of the districts late in January. District 2 including Anaheim, able for about two months according to Mr. Bacon. Highest estimated tax rate was in Santa Ana where the rate was estimated at 34 cents at the outset, reducing to an estimated 19 cents within ten years. District 5 would have an estimated maximum tax rate of 20 cents, dropping to 13 gents in 10 years; District 11 would have a starting rate of 14 cents which would have a 12 cent rate and Districts 2 and 7 a rate of 10 cents. It was pointed out that rates in Districts 1 (Santa Ana) and 5 (Newport Beach) would probably drop even more with the return of their share in the sale of the Joint Outfall Sewer works which in the case of District 1 would be $700,000 and for 5 a return of $205,000. Orange County Sugar Beet Acreage Is 500 California again led the nation in production of beet sugar this year and produced 29 per cent Orange County Sugar Beet Acreage Is 500 California again led the nation in production of beet sugar this year and produced 29 per cent of the total U.S. output, the California Crop and Livestock reporting service said today. The state production was from 173,000 acres, 500 of which were located in Orange county. California production was 2,768,000 tons, the county contributing 8000 tons and returns to growers in the county approximated $80,000. While acreage planted to sugar beets this year was higher than in the preceding year, value of the crop was slightly lower, the service said. Yield per acre was 16 tons this year against the higher 18.6 tons in 1947. Likewise, the price of $10 per ton this year was less favorable than last year when growers received $12.30 per ton. California is the only western state to show an increase in sugar beet plantings this year, according to the service, chief output was in the counties of Monterey, Yolo, Sacramento, Solano, San Joaquin, Kern and Imperial, although the crop is raised in 31 of the state's 58 counties. Colorado was second to California in production of sugar beets. PINK RIBBONS A baby daughter was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Slagel, 1617 East Center street, Anaheim, Sunday at Fullerton General hospital. Governor to Ask for Disability Insurance Raise Governor Earl Warren's propresent to California workadditional moneys for disinsurance may backfire it comes before the state tature. governor announced he to ask for legislation which increase the disability bene- $25 per week for 26 weeks, increase possibly taking the of additional moneys for alized cases. disability insurance fund has a surplus of 85 million of employee contributions, the federal government is 107 millions more that are drawn on for disability ents. the program may backon the statistical data gathby private insurance conwhich are carrying volusability plans as provided the law. the concerns, it was revealed have information that the two years, in which the huge was built up, have been rationally favorable" health in California, with no epinor any unusual amount ness. other the fund would stand in benefits under adverse health conditions is ing nobody knows at the time, and undoubtedly will be one of the issues to before committees when consider the governor's proionally, an increase at the time in disability benefits dislodge a lot of private that some concerns oper- weeks, if unemployed, in any one benefit year. Or, the program may work the other way around with a claimant drawing 26 weeks of unemployment insurance, following with 13 weeks of disability insurance if he is sick. Both programs are administered by the State Department of Employment. It's Easy . . . So Easy to Shop and Save in Anaheim. IT'S A BOY! Proud parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Cabral of 1026 Patt street, Anaheim, who welcomed a baby son Christmas day, Saturday, at the Orange County hospital. A baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Esqueda, 202 Romneya drive, Anaheim, on Christmas day, Saturday, at the Orange County hospital. Willie Klapper of Five-Point Bakery an Anaheim boy is here to give you real bakery goods, following his fathers footsteps who conducted this business for 23 years at 1106 Lincoln Ave. WILLIE KLAPPER, Your Baker He was reared in Anaheim and, after learning the bakery trade from his father, followed his profession in the Army during the recent war, serving in the Pacific Theater. After his discharge he traveled extensively in the east, rounding out his knowledge in the trade, working for some of the finest bakeries. Returning, he was ready to take over the business left him upon his father's death. He is married to the former Miss Nadine Geren, also of this city, and is the proud father of three fine boys who he hopes will carry on the business . . . is a member of the American Legion . . . Elks Lodge and the Jr. Chamber of Commerce. He is trying to please Anaheim folk and carry on his Dad’s bakery, founded 25 years ago. (adv.) YOUR HOUSE AND OUR PAINTS GO WELL TOGETHER! Try a new color scheme for your house this Fall! Come down to the GIBBS LUMBER COMPANY and look over the rainbow of colors we carry in nationally advertised paints! Paint to beautify and protect your house at the same time! It is our wish that the coming New Year be the happiest ever. 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