anaheim-gazette 1949-07-14

Warren 'Regrets' Legislature Failed To Establish Gov't Efficiency Comm. By HENRY C. MARTHUR Western News Service Sacramento, July 14 (WNS)—One of the many "regrets" Governor Earl Warren has over the 1949 session of the state legislature was its failure to establish a commission providing for a study of state government with a possible view of sweeping reorganization. The governor expressed his opinion on this subject in a recent press conference when he asserted: Expresses Need "It is important to look into the broad governmental program every 20 or 25 years, especially in a state that is growing as fast as California. I had hoped that a legislative and lay commission, somewhat on the basis of the Hoover Commission which looked into the federal picture, would be provided for." The legislature had several measures before it providing for various types of committees to look into governmental organization. The assembly adopted one of these, a resolution by Assemblyman James Silliman of Monterey county, and at least one committee will go into governmental organization. A resolution by Senator Randolph Collier, of Yreka, which provided for a commission to delve into the subject, was not adopted. 22 Years of Inaction The governor called attention to the fact that no major governmental re-organization program has been effected since 1927, when the late Governor C. C. Young then provided for a closer knit functioning of state departments. State Chamber To Make 5-Day Highway Tour Leading figures in California's expanded state highway development program will inspect current and proposed state highway projects in seven southland counties during a five-day highway tour sponsored by the California State Chamber of Commerce, Howard L. Way, chairman of the Southern California Highway Committee announced today. The state chamber's highway projects subcommittee, under chairman Ernest East, will begin the tour in Los Angeles at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 25, and complete it on Friday afternoon, July 29. Accompanying the party on the entire tour will be Charles H. Purcell, director of public works, George T. McCoy, state highway engineer and members of the California State Highway Commission. The tour, as outlined by the highway projects re-entry for immediate construction projects on which plans were urged in the current status of funding minimum expenditure volume, accident frequency economic development. 3. To expand highway project recommendations the second five-year that engineering surveying may be undertaken Division of Highways' latest possible date. Following the high the State Chamber will before the Highway to make highway pro-mendations for the budget. Itinerary of the tour day, July 25, will include in Ventura, Santa Barbara Santa Maria; on Tuesday 26, the touring party will Pasadena, Claremont, nardino, and Riversidenesday, July 27, the tour will stop in Escondido Diego; on Thursday, J party will meet with great county and the o Beach. The final dinner will be held at the Club in Los Angeles station with the Los Angle's Metropolitan Transit Committee. July 25, the group will Hollywood, Harbor, parkways with Los Angeles resentatives. Local chambers of and other business groups visited by the touring cooperate with the state of commerce in bridging highway problems to test of the highway inspection. A resolution by Senator Randolph Collier, of Yreka, which provided for a commission to delve into the subject, was not adopted. 22 Years of Inaction The governor called attention to the fact that no major governmental re-organization program has been effected since 1927, when the late Governor C. C. Young then provided for a closer knit functioning of state departments, and a governor's cabinet to meet monthly for a discussion of the affairs of state. The state government still is being operated along the principles laid down by Governor Young, but the monthly cabinet meetings have evolved into a short session which Governor Warren attends when in Sacramento, but which rarely has a full attendance of department heads. Very few issues are discussed at these meetings, which for the most part consist of reports from heads of various departments on their accomplishments during the past month. Save Money Some observers have expressed the view that even though extensive re-organizations in individual departments have taken place during the last 20 years, that a general overall re-organization would save the taxpayers money through the elimination of duplicate functions of government, a better delineation of the powers and duties of each of the state's departments and a possible reduction of personnel through elimination of duplication and modernization of procedures. On the other hand, some fear that further reorganization would mean nothing but bigger and better jobs for the governor to fill. Legislators who favor an investigation of government, however, point out that if the committee functions properly and fairly, much can be accomplished toward achieving the ultimate objective, which is to cut governmental costs and still maintain as good or better service to the public. Trace Possible Clue to Killing A possible clue leading to the tiller of Victor Reuther, 37, Detroit union education director, and to the $200,000 reward being offered for information concerning the shotgun murder, arose in Anaheim when three detectives from The state chamber's highway projects subcommittee, under chairman Ernest East, will begin the tour in Los Angeles at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 25, and complete it on Friday afternoon, July 29. Accompanying the party on the entire tour will be Charles H. Purcell, director of public works, George T. McCoy, state highway engineer and members of the California State Highway Commission. The tour, as outlined by the state chamber, has three purposes: 1. To view firsthand the development made to date by the Division of Highways with special attention devoted to the state chamber's highway project recommendations of last year. 2. To review the 1948 project recommendation (consisting of 48 STARTING SUNDAY, JULY 10 The Million-Dollar Train with the Million-Dollar View Shasta Daylight SAN FRANCISCO • PORTLAND Now, on your trip to the Pacific Northwest, you can its spectacular scenery by daylight;...with the comfort of train travel, too. SOUTHERN PACIFIC is happy to announce it: The Shasta Daylight—the country's newest and most beautiful—goes into daily service between San Francisco Portland, Sunday, July 10th. EASY—only 15½ hours en route. Leaves San Francisco 7:45 a.m., arrives Portland 11:15 p.m. Similar school southbound every day. BRAND NEW—from stem to stern: adjustable chairs cushioned with foam rubber,...huge picture dows...coffee shop...tavern car...dining car...p observation car. LOW FARE—San Francisco-Portland, $12 one way,$ roundtrip (plus tax) in reserved seat chair cars (no cost for seat reservations)...and a special Daylights-a-way, Los Angeles-Portland combination ticket (see SEAT RESERVATIONS NOW BEING MADE for all dates. See your near-by Southern Pacific Agent.) Trace Possible Clue to Killing A possible clue leading to the killer of Victor Reuther, 37, Detroit union education director, and to the $200,000 reward being offered for information concerning the shotgun murder, arose in Anaheim when three detectives from Detroit, Michigan, questioned Bob Williams, local sporting goods store owner, 131 West Center street, last week concerning a gun sale. According to Williams he handled one of 20 12-gauge double-barreled Stevens shotguns which were released on retail market in October 1947. Ballistics determined it was with one of these weapons which a person or persons unknown killed the union man, the eastern officers told Williams. The reward is being offered by the UAW-CIO union which also desires information leading to the individual or individuals who wounded the dead man's brother, Walter G. Reuther of Detroit, earlier in the year. W. G. Reuther, who suffered partial disability of an arm due to the gun wound, also is affiliated with the UAW-CIO union. TO LEAVE SUNDAY FOR ST. LOUIS The Rev. L. E. Eifert, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, 118 North Emily street, this city, will leave for St. Louis, Missouri, where he will join his wife who is visiting her parents there. He plans to begin his month's vacation after officiating for the regular Sunday services at the church this week. A guest preacher will be in charge of services during the five-Sunday interim. The National cemetery at Vicksburg; Miss., contains 119.75 acres. highway projects recommended for immediate construction and 29 projects on which surveys and plans were urged in light of the current status of funds available, minimum expenditures, traffic volume, accident frequency, and economic development. 3. To expand highway construction project recommendations into the second five-year period so that engineering survey and planning may be undertaken by the Division of Highways at the earliest possible date. Following the highway tour, the State Chamber will appear before the Highway Commission to make highway project recommendations for the 102nd fiscal budget. Itinerary of the tour on Monday, July 25, will include stops in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria; on Tuesday, July 26, the touring party will meet in Pasadena, Claremont, San Bernardino, and Riverside; on Wednesday, July 27, the touring group will stop in Escondido and San Diego; on Thursday, July 28, the party will meet with groups in Orange county and the city of Long Beach. The final dinner meeting will be held at the University Club in Los Angeles in conjunction with the Los Angeles Chamber's Metropolitan Traffic and Transit Committee. On Friday, July 25, the group will inspect the Hollywood, Harbor, and other parkways with Los Angeles representatives. Local chambers of commerce and other business groups in each of the cities and counties to be visited by the touring group will cooperate with the state chamber of commerce in bringing local highway problems to the attention of the highway inspection group. Santa Fe to Operate 'Del Mar Specials' Beginning July 26 and continuing through September 10, Santa Fe railway again this year will operate its special trains to Del Mar race track, daily except Sunday, from Los Angeles with flag stops at Fullerton, Santa Ana and Occanside, it was announced today by C. C. Thompson, passenger traffic manager for the railroad's coast lines. First section of the Del Mar "specials" will depart Los Angeles daily at 10:45 a.m., making flag stops en route, arriving 1:15 p.m. Second sections will be run when necessary, departing Los Angeles at 11 a.m. and making through runs with no flag stops, arriving 1:20 p.m., Thompson said. Returning to Los Angeles, the Del Mar "specials" will depart from the track 30 minutes after the last race. Each train will carry a colorful snack car serving beverages and sandwiches. Lions Will Tour Marine Base Jet planes and the entire El Toro Marine Base will be viewed by members of the Anaheim Lions club who will be guests of officers at the base tomorrow (Friday) beginning with a luncheon. Last week the Lions toured the KwiKset Locks plant, 518 East Santa Ana street, this city following luncheon in the KwiKset cafeteria. President Joe Critchfield and his wife left Anaheim recently to attend the Lions' International convention July 17-21, at Madison Square Gardens, New York City. Unemployment Insurance Claims Rise Slightly Sacramento (WNS) — Unemployment insurance claims made to the State Department of Employment for the week ending June 30 showed a slight rise over the previous week, according to a report issued by the department today. There were 321,919 claims made during the week, compared to 321,900 the previous week. In the Santa Ana office, 3814 claims were filed, and 2584 paid, plus 531 payments to unemployed veterans. Comparative figures for the state showed 36,309 new claims filed during the week as compared to 24,141 for the corresponding week a year ago. Only about 4 per cent of Brazil's area is under cultivation. July 25, the group will inspect the Hollywood, Harbor, and other parkways with Los Angeles representatives. Local chambers of commerce and other business groups in each of the cities and counties to be visited by the touring group will cooperate with the state chamber of commerce in bringing local highway problems to the attention of the highway inspection group. SMALL FRY Mr. and Mrs. William Fry, 513 South Illinois street, Anaheim, became the proud parents of a baby son who arrived Saturday at Santa Ana Community hospital. The newcomer tipped the scales at eight pounds, six and one-half ounces. Everybody Reads The Gazette NDAY, JULY 10 Dollar Train with the Dollar View Daylight CO • PORTLAND Pacific Northwest, you can see daylight;...with the comforts py to announce it: The Shasta newest and most beautiful train between San Francisco and th. route. Leaves San Francisco d 11:15 p.m. Similar schedule to stern: adjustable chair car rubber...huge picture win-ern car...dining car...parlor- Portland, $12 one way, $21.60 reserved seat chair cars (no charge and a special Daylights-all-the-d combination ticket (see box). BEING MADE for all future southern Pacific Agent. Y...LOS ANGELES-PORTLAND On one combination bargain Jet planes and the entire El Toro Marine Base will be viewed by members of the Anaheim Lions club who will be guests of officers to 24,141 for the corresponding week a year ago. Only about 4 per cent of Brazil's area is under cultivation. "I Don't Want to" THOSE who unfairly attack General Electric—or seek to damage the good name it tries so hard to deserve—may shake the faith of the customer in the Company and its products and, by so doing, rob men of their jobs and futures. "Those who rise to the Company’s defense—who seek to help the Company deserve its good reputation—make jobs better and steadier not just at General Electric, but in every community where the Company buys, or makes, or sells products." (The above are excerpts from the G. E. Commentator of May 6, 1949.) THOSE who unfairly attack General Electric—or seek to damage the good name it tries so hard to deserve—may shake the faith of the customer in the Company and its products and, by so doing, rob men of their jobs and futures. "Those who rise to the Company's defense—who seek to help the Company deserve its good reputation—make jobs better and steadier not just at General Electric, but in every community where the Company buys, or makes, or sells products." (The above are excerpts from the G. E. Commentator of May 6, 1949.) Two closing paragraphs which can be read in twenty-two seconds. The second time, I gave it forty-seven seconds. The part which reads—"and, by so doing, rob men of their jobs and futures"—fascinated me. My memories went back to the close of World War I. A returning hero, so they called me, but I had no job. Just a sixty buck "bonus" and not much hope. An odd job here, another there. Was still paying dues as an electrician, but no electricity wandering around waiting to be harnessed. Was 24 years old when we were married. A war bride, you might say. From London she was. 1921—Assets: A war bride, couple of furnished rooms, temporary job, and lots of uncertainty. 1922—Started with General Electric Company. Was told that job would be steady. A ray of hope. Wife and I celebrated by "eating out." 1949—(or 27 years later) Assets: Still have my job, only it's a better one. Still have my war bride, plus—two married daughters—a granddaughter—five room house—a automobile—modest bank account—a few war bonds under the mattress—electric refrigerator—radio—ironer, etc.,—home work shop—Company pension ANAHEIM GENERAL GET MARRIAGE LICENSE From the county court house in Santa Ana Herlindo Berrera, 7451 South Magnolia, Buena Park, and Leonor Abitla, 1030 Patt street, Anaheim, obtained a marriage license early this week. Miss Marjorie Gould, secretary at the Mary Millerick Shop, this city, is leaving on a month's vacation trip to Webster City, Iowa, and to Chicago, Illinois. YOU ARE INVITED Fri. & Sat., July 15-16 to Attend the Grand Opening of Anaheim's Most Complete Houseware Store. EVERYONE WELCOME Mitchell's FREE GIFTS for the Ladies 239 W. CENTER ST. ANAHEIM Featuring Our New and Complete Line of: ● CHINA ● GLASSWARE ● HOUSEWARES The message entitled "I Don't Want to Be Agitated," reproduced below, was forwarded on May 12, 1949, by W. A. Mann, Manager of General Electric's Apparatus Office in Milwaukee, with this note: "Your message 'Jobs Depend on Faith' made a profound impression on E. C. Peterson, Superintendent of our Warehouse. He sat up last night and reduced his thoughts to writing. I have had a copy made and attach it, as I feel sure you will be interested in knowing what reaction some of these articles produce." Neither the title, nor a word, nor a comma, nor a capital letter has been changed. It's just as written by Mr. Peterson, who is shown in the accompanying photograph with Mrs. Peterson, their daughters, and granddaughter. Want to Be Agitated in the offing (which was started about 1912, or long before the agitators 'thunk' it up.)—Free insurance—Additional insurance—Hospitalization insurance—annual vacation—steady pay—a feeling of security. The greatest asset of all. These are the things which I have received from the Company in exchange for my humble efforts. These are the things which I have received through the continued faith of our customers in our Company's products and in the integrity of its Management and employees. The Company has faith in me and I have faith in the Company. in the offing (which was started about 1912, or long before the agitators 'thunk' it up.)—Free insurance—Additional Insurance—Hospitalization insurance—annual vacation—steady pay—a feeling of security. The greatest asset of all. These are the things which I have received from the Company in exchange for my humble efforts. These are the things which I have received through the continued faith of our customers in our Company's products and in the integrity of its Management and employees. The Company has faith in me and I have faith in the Company. I am not yet dumb enough to believe that we can receive something for nothing. If we do, it can only be at the expense of someone else. And that someone else may be me. I have no time or sympathy for "those who unfairly attack General Electric—or seek to damage the good name it tries so hard to deserve—and, by so doing, rob men of their jobs and futures." I asked for a job and it was given to me. If I am dissatisfied, I am free to leave at any time. I am not working in a slave camp. I believe that "Those who rise to the Company's defense—who seek to help the Company deserve its good reputation—make jobs better and steadier not just at General Electric, but in every community where the Company buys, or makes, or sells products." By preserving the Company's future, I am merely preserving my own. Just simple arithmetic. E. C. Peterson Warehouse SUP'T. P.S. I had no rich uncle or a college degree. Milwaukee 5/12/49 ANAHEIM WORKS GE ELECTRIC