anaheim-gazette 1949-02-03

Senator Kraft Claims His 44 Bills Revising Unemployment Insurance Laws Will ‘Result in Major Savings’ By HENRY C. MACARTHUR Western News Service Effect of the series of 44 bills on unemployment insurance introduced by State Senator Fred H. Kraft, of San Diego, on employers throughout the state would in many instances result in major savings as far as contributions are concerned. This was Kraft’s observation. He said that one of the most important bills on behalf of the employer is the provision that an employer may make a voluntary contribution to bring up his reserve ratios and thereby take advantage of merit rating provisions. In other words, a new employer at the present time, must wait more than three years before his contribution rate could possibly drop below 2.7 per cent of his payroll. Under the Kraft legislation, he could contribute a certain amount to the fund, bringing his reserve deposits up to the required percentage of his average payroll, and thereby enjoy a reduction in the contribution rate. Similarly, an employer who has had a drain on his reserve as the result of payment of unemployment insurance to his former employees, could contribute sufficient amounts to bring his reserve to the required percentage, and thereby secure reduced contribution rates. On the other hand, the Kraft bills, he said, are so drawn as not to endanger the overall status of the unemployment insurance fund, which now totals more than $700,000,000. The legislation calls for a “pooled payment” of the unemployment insurance tax, and for a system of pro-rates reports each quarter to the department, and substitute a separation notice. 6. Strengthen penalties for refusing suitable employment. 7. Substitute specific disqualification periods for the present discretionary periods fixed by the department. 8. Rewrite merit rating sections on employer tax payments, fixing a pooled payment plan under certain conditions. 9. Provides employers accounts not to be charged with insurance in cases of voluntary quits. 10. On disability insurance, pay pregnant women after seven months on the ground they are disabled. 11. Revise provisions for the appeals board, divorcing this group entirely from the department of employment, also requiring they be attorneys. 12. Provide for an audit of every covered employer at least once every three years. Other and more technical amendments make the Kraft program one of the comprehensive introduced on unemployment insurance since inauguration of the program in 1936. Raymond A. Canton Passes on Sunday Optimists to Hear Former FBI Man Monday Thomas E. Hefferman, Santa Ana attorney and former member of the FBI, will discuss his experiences “in peace and war—afoot and on horseback” at the Anaheim Optimist meeting next Monday night at 7 o’clock at Mother’s Kitchen, president J. W. Stephens announced today. This week at the regular meeting at Mother’s Kitchen, Charles Eagle Plume, noted interpreter of American Indian lore, entertained members with Indian dances and Indian lore. He told about the various languages and the universal sign language employed by Indians, in addition to illustrating several dances including “Love Dance” and “The Dance of the Eagle.” Climax of his presentation was his plea for better understanding between various races. As an Army scout during the recent war, Eagle Plume studied peoples of the Solomons and other Pacific islands. In his comprehensive talk he illustrated how stone age man developed music, dancing, language and social organization. Final plans for the ladies night Valentine party to be held at Hacienda Country club, February 17, at o’clock under the general chairmanship of the Rev. Philip Selfridge, were discussed during the business session. The Junior Optimist club staged a gymnastic act at the Anaheim Union high school gymnasium, Tuesday night, under the able supervision of Louis Larson and Marvin Mason and members of the senior advisory board. Batis Services This Afternoon Funeral services for DeWitt Cyrus Batis, 63, who died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home. On the other hand, the Kraft bills, he said, are so drawn as not to endanger the overall status of the unemployment insurance fund, which now totals more than $700,000,000. The legislation calls for a "pooled payment" of the unemployment insurance tax, and for a system of pro-rates so that if the fund drops to dangerous levels, the rates of all employers may be brought up to maintain a sufficient reserve to meet insurance payments. New System for Payments In addition, Kraft proposes to fix a new system for payments for employers who hire eight or fewer employees, and who as a result, are not subject to pay the Federal Unemployment Insurance Tax of three tenths of one per cent. He would combine this class of employers in groups, based on an industry classification, providing that each group shall be considered for experience rating as if the group were a single employer. The tax rate for the group, therefore, would be the tax rate for each individual employer in the group. Important Feature One of the most important features of the Kraft series, is the proposal that employer accounts shall not be charged with payments where the claimant has left the employer voluntarily. Under the present law, employer accounts are charged with such payments, although the employer has no control over the leaving of employment. Many employers have felt this is an injustice, Kraft said, so provision is being made in the legislation to provide that such charges will not be made in cases where proper protest has been filed with the department of employment by the employer affected. The rule would also apply to persons discharged for cause. Highlights of Program Some highlights from Kraft's program follows: 1. If new eligibility and disqualification provisions are adopted, to increase benefits from $25 to $30 per week. 2. Eliminate the one week waiting period for insurance and substitute a "fortnight" for same. 3. Provide that a claimant has four weeks to find employment in his own line of work, after which he will take a proffered job or get off insurance. Raymond A. Canton Passes on Sunday Raymond A. Canton of West La Palma road, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan. 30, at the age of 67 years. Born in London, Ohio, he had resided in Anaheim for 35 years. The deceased was a member of St. Boniface Catholic church. Surviving are one brother, Thomas Canton of Columbus, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Flynn of Columbus, Mrs. Louise Farrell of Springfield, Ohio, Miss Helen Canton and Mrs. Gertrude Hagerty, both of Anaheim. Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock with Mass this morning (Thursday) at St. Boniface Catholic church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. A baby daughter weighing six pounds and 15 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Franklin McDonald, 12682 Pine street, Anaheim, Sunday at Santa Ana Community hospital. TELL EGGERT-BELL ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Miss Bonnie Mae Eggert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eggert, 1608 West Ocean Front, Newport Beach, to James Douglas Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George G. Bell of Garden Grove was disclosed during a party given recently by the bride-elect's parents. BLUE RIBBONS A baby son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hardin, 132 Orangegrove avenue, Placentia, Monday at St. Joseph hospital. Anaheim Your Shopping Center The Junior Optimist club staged a gymnastic act at the Anaheim Union high school gymnasium, Tuesday night, under the able supervision of Louis Larson and Marvin Mason and members of the senior advisory board. Batis Services This Afternoon Funeral services for DeWitt Cyrus Batis, 68, who died suddenly Tuesday morning at his home, 10011 Hansen road, Anaheim, are being conducted this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at Hilgenfeld chapel. A native of Missouri, Batis had been a resident of California for 31 years, the past four of which he spent in Anaheim. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Marie Batis; three daughters, Mrs. Erma L. Grabauf of Fullerton, Mrs. Wanda M. Dixon of Cypress and Mrs. Mildred U. Salter of Canoga Park; one sister, Mrs. Roy Miles of Pasadena and six grandchildren. Interment will be in Westminster Memorial Park. The promotion of Cadet Major Richard W. Davenport of the Anaheim Union high school's unit of the California Cadet Corps, to the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel was announced this week by the California Cadet Corps headquarters in Sacramento. Because of the influence of the Japanese current, long sections of the coast of Alaska have temperatures that seldom fall below zero in winter. Some highlights from Kraft's program follows: 1. If new eligibility and disqualification provisions are adopted, to increase benefits from $25 to $30 per week. 2. Eliminate the one week waiting period for insurance and substitute a "fortnight" for same. 3. Provide that a claimant has four weeks to find employment in his own line of work, after which he will take a proffered job or get off insurance. 4. Halt payment of insurance to high salaried, short-period workers, a move affecting the movie industry. 5. Eliminate the work by employers of supplying wage LET'S LOOK INTO THIS! Mimeographing Vari-Typing Stenell & Art Work Direct Mail Advertising Typing JOHNNY Phone 2418 ON THE SPOT LETTER SHOP 509 N. Sabina - Anaheim Wines AND LIQUORS PIUMA WINES Fifths . . . .54 ½ Gal. . . . 1.29 Gallons . . . 2.49 SPECIAL While They Last Deep Spring WHISKEY 6 yr. old straight whiskey Reg. 6.85 Fifth.....4.99 Phone 4438 FIVE S.WEST LIQUOR W.CENTER 1119 Lincoln Income Tax Help At Anaheim City Hall on February 7 Archie N. Vance, chief field deputy for the Los Angeles office of the Collector of Internal Revenue in southern California, today announced that a regular deputy collector will be at the city hall in Anaheim on February 7 and at the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce on February 4 to advise and assist people in filing their income tax forms. The collector will be available for consultation at each of the two places from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the days specified. New Doctor Takes Over Revell Office Dr. L. L. Megenity, D.C., has recently purchased the office of Dr. Walter Revell, D.C., at 108 North Emily street and will continue his practice in this city. At present he is residing in Maywood. Dr. Megenity has practiced for more than 20 years but had retired from active practice about seven years ago. He has been doing some special work with Sonatone as a hearing specialist and is no stranger to Anaheim having spent a great deal of his time in this city. He liked Anaheim so much that when the opportunity presented itself, he purchased the local office. Dr. Megenity is a charter member of the Anaheim Optimist club, a member of the Masonic lodge, the American Legion and other organizations. The office at 108 North Emily street is excellently equipped with x-ray, colonic and complete physiotherapy and he will specialize in chronic conditions. His office is open Monday through Saturday noon. Local Man to Exhibit at Conference Burdick's Automatic Valve Company will occupy a prominent spot on Feb. 8, 9 and 10 when the 20th National Green's Keeper's Superintendents Turf conference will convene at the Coliseum in Los Angeles in connection with the industrial exposition and will have on display the all automatic sprinkling system especially designed for golf courses and the like. This is the first time the conference has met on the Pacific coast. H. J. Burdick, inventor and manufacturer of this device, has his manufacturing plant at 500 North Vine street. He has had a number of these sprinkling systems in operation for several years and has had excellent results from their operation. The exhibits will close each evening at 9 o'clock. Lions Discuss Ladies Night-Speech Contest Final plans for the Lions sponsored student speakers contest and ladies night dinner program, March 15, at 7 o'clock in the Anaheim Elks club, were formulated at an executive meeting of the nine clubs in zone A, Monday night at the Elks club with Warren Ashley presiding as zone chairman. Special guests at the executive confab included Petty Metcalf, district governor of San Diego, Clarence Manion, club organizer of Lions International; Bob Wheeler of Orange, deputy district governor, and Frank Shufelt of Sea Beach, international councilor and immediate district governor. Eight club presidents and six club secretaries attended the meeting including local president Leavitt Ford and secretary Vic LaMont Sr. A number of committee members also present. It was announced that at least seven clubs in zone A would sponsor a student speaker at the March 15 dinner-program. Clubs in zone A, whose executive members gather periodically to discuss problems, programs and projects, include Anaheim, Fulllerton, Seal Beach, Stanton, Garden Grove, Buena Park, La Habra Brea and Placentia. Tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, the Anaheim club will be the guest of the Kaiser Steel Mill in Fontana. Members will view the entire plant on a specially conducted tour. Anaheim merchants offer the greatest in values! ELHERS KEYS BICYCLES SAW FILING LAWNMOWERS Sales and Service Repairing and Welding 419 W. Center Phone 2759 Anaheim Services Afternoon services for DeWitt Cy68, who died suddenly morning at his home, onsen road, Anaheim, are conducted this afternoon (y) at 2 o'clock at Hilnapel. e of Missouri, Batis had president of California for the past four of which in Anaheim. ing are his wife, Mrs. Mathree daughters, Mrs. Grabauf of Fullerton, Mrs. M. Dixon of Cypress and Alfred U. Salter of Canoga sister, Mrs. Roy Milesena and six grandchildren will be in Westmintorial Park. promotion of Cadet Major W. Davenport of the Anaon high school's unit of Cornia Cadet Corps, to Cadet Lieutenant Coloannounced this week by Cornia Cadet Corps headin Sacramento. e of the influence of the current, long sections of Alaska have temperaseldom fall below zero Stankey Funeral Held Tuesday Funeral services for Adolph Stankey, 78, who died Sunday afternoon, at his home, 126½ North Citron street, Anaheim, after a brief illness, were conducted at Hilgenfeld chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with the Rev. P. G. Neumann, pastor of Bethel Baptist church, officiating. A native of Poland, Stankey came to the United States at the age of 20 and had resided in Anaheim for the past 58 years. He is survived by one son, Harry A. Stankey of Long Beach; two daughters, Mrs. Nettie E. Thompson and Mrs. Hattie K. Horton, both of Stanton; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Lenz, of Anaheim and Mrs. Bertha Sterling of South Pasadena, and three grandchildren. Interment was in the family plot in Anaheim cemetery. Mrs. E. J. Althouse of Kearney, Nebr., is here visiting her mother, Mrs. C. M. Hollingshead of 420 South Ohio street. She arrived here three weeks ago and plans to remain several weeks longer. CONTRACTORS us fill your... BUILDING SUPPLY NEEDS TROPOLITAN MATERIALS, Inc. 1539 Lincoln Anaheim 5343 ANAHEIM Near Manchester MAYFLOWER Blend of Straight Whiskey - 80 Proof 80% 2½ yr. old whiskey CLARICE'S 1st CLEAN-UP SALE WE ARE FOR OUR BY POPULATION WE ARE FORCED TO CONTINUE THE HAVE COMPLETELY CLEANED HOUSE Values to $35 SUITS All wool $5.00 all colors $7.95 all styles $10.00 2 piece Original Wallaby COATS Were $35 grey brown SWEATE All wool slip-short, long sleeves, Cap Sleeve Tors SLACKS Were 9.95 All wool, mostly checks and plaids. 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