anaheim-gazette 1949-10-27

Pacific Coast Port Trade Charged $6 Million Annual Toll at Panama The life line of trade in Pacific Coast ports pays over $6 million annually in tolls on commodities passing through the Panama Canal to markets in eastern U.S., Europe and South America. This burden on Pacific trade could be reduced by half or more, with commercial shipping, and the trade it carries, still paying to the government. The full cost of providing Panama Canal transit to commercial ships. These were two major conclusions in a "Commodity Cost Survey of Panama Tolls" released today by the Pacific American Steamship Association. "With two out of three tons of Pacific Coast cargoes paying tolls at the Panama Canal, an equitable tolls formula would be a definite lift to our waterborne commerce," said Albert W. Gatov, president of the steamship group. Sixty-four per cent of all Pacific Coast tolls, according to a PASSA pamphlet on the subject, whereas only 20 per cent of Gulf cargoes and 14 per cent of Atlantic cargoes pass through the Canal. The Survey deals with the Coast's ten leading intercoastal commodities—lumber, fish products, animal and dairy products, fruits and vegetables, petroleum, wood pulp, grain, sulphur, iron and steel, and chemicals and fertilizers. Ten year tolls bill on the Coast's top ten commodities was $63 million from 1930 to 1940 and is expected to be the same in the post-war decade 1946 to 1956, unless tolls are adjusted. Overall tolls on all Coast trade was $90 million. Petroleum leads the list, with a $30 million tolls bill. Pacific to the Bureau of the Budget an organizational study of the Canal which is now underway. This study should be completed not later than December 15, 1949. Rotarians Hear Avocado Man The "Anaheim," an avocado perfected here, is the third largest seller on the market. Phillip Newman of the Calavo Association told members of the local Rotary club at the Monday noon luncheon meeting at the Elks club. Introduced by Lloyd Nichols, program chairman, the guest speaker presented a colorful resume of the early history of avocado culture. The Orange county area is one of the best avocado raising sections in the country, he remarked. Fruit Fly Threat Although avocado trees are fairly disease free, the industry will be faced with disaster if the Oriental fruit fly ever invades the west coast. Newman warned. Rotary president John Bovee, Jr., presided over the business session. Joe Thompson installed into the club Jack Hartfield, Anaheim jeweler, who was sponsored by James Morris. Politics Topic Of Toastmasters All propositions on the November ballot received a thorough airing when the Anaheim Toastmasters featured an open forum political meeting at the regular weekly dinner session Monday evening at La Palma Grill, program chairman Louis Taylor presiding. Joseph E. Ersek who left native country, Hungary, months ago to come to the United States, was special guest speak After stating that he found new home wonderful, Ersek compared the political situation Hungary with that of this country. Toastmaster of the evening Fred Rusch, introduced the speakers. The Patterson trophy went to Ken Heuler for his presentation of "We Must Lead the Way," commentary on the Day Life Saving Time Proposition No. 1. Winner of the Optimist cup w C. J. Stillson who gave his visit on the Blind and Aged Pension stated in Proposition 2. Marie Pickel discussed the opposite side of the question. W. E. Dixon, Jr., opened the rum following these speedies in the invocation which was given by Stillson. Quenton Ressler ported on the El Toro meeting October 18, which he attended with Dr. Ken Heuler of the local club Both men represented this under the current exchange speakers program. Evaluator for the Anaheim session was John Knutzen. Respect was grammarian and Royal Mint, time keeper. Because of the coming low'e'en festivities, no meet will be held next Monday even At the November 7 session spee Petroleum leads the list, with a $30 million tolls bill. Pacific Coast lumber is second with $13½ million. Iron and steel "imports" from the East Coast paid $10 million and the Coast's fruits and vegetables another $1 million. Tolls are levied against and paid by the ship, the Survey explained, but are a substantial factor in the ocean freight rate. Now in a deficit accounting status, the Canal capitalizes virtually all costs from toll receipts. The PASSA Survey shows three alternate proposals, which would put Canal operations in the black for the entire period from 1914 to 1948. The alternate steps propose elimination of interest charges on Canal building funds as a minimum acknowledgment of the Canal's defense value; discontinuance of present tool-free transits to U.S., Panamanian, and Columbian government vessels; and a fifty-fifty split between the government and commercial shipping on "dual purpose" cost items, such as schools, sewers, post office, etc. A special congressional committee on Panama Canal tolls issued its investigative report on last August 23, recommending a corporate reorganization of the Canal with segregation of defense and commercial costs. The President followed a subcommittee recommendation, and has assigned To Farmers and Small Business Firms Your bookkeeping can be done by mail. Our service will . . . 1. Keep your books. 2. Furnish you with trial balance and profit and loss statements each month. 3. Provide you with necessary business figures for your Federal and State income tax returns. We can keep your books for you cheaper and better than you can keep them yourself. If you are interested, we will be pleased to call and explain this method to you. There is no obligation. C. E. Holcomb State Centennial Exhibit to Open In Washington Senator William F. Knowland of California will be speaker of the day when the Library of Congress opens an extensive exhibit commemorating the California Centennials in the national capitol on November 12. The dedicatory meeting will be held in the Coolidge Auditorium, with members of the California State Society of Washington, D.C., in attendance. The junior Senator from California, son of Chairman Joseph R. Knowland of the California Centennials Commission, will point out the historical significance of the birth of his native state in his address. The exhibit assembled by the Librarian of Congress includes early maps, prints, drawings, photographs and books from the Library of Congress and other federal collections. Arrangements are being completed through the State Library at Sacramento, to show portions of the exhibit in a number of California localities. About 29 cubic feet of poisonous gas is created with each pound of ported on the El Toro meeting October 18, which he attended with Dr. Ken Heuler of the local clerk. Both men represented this order under the current exchange specialists program. Evaluator for the Anaheim session was John Knutzen. Respect was grammarian and Royal Mint time keeper. Because of the coming lowe'en festivities, no meet will be held next Monday evening. At the November 7 session speakers will include two officers for the El Toro club, and secret Ed Wright and Louis Taylor, Toastmasters. Other program assignments as follows: C. O. Garshwiller, topic master; Hank Allen, treasurer; Aubrey Van Verst, evaluator; Victor Huber, grammarian McLain Wants Governorship Irefutable evidence that George H. McLain contemplates using "pension machine" to put himself into the governor's chair. Sacramento has been brought light in the form of a slate next year's State elections where he wrote himself. The slate, which represents pension promoter's ideas of should run for what offices, only names McLain for the high executive office but relegates to other gubernatorial aspirant James Roosevelt and E. Ge Luckey to relatively minor positions. Roosevelt is tossed the post State Senator from Los Angeles county, while Luckey, now chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, is granted job of controller. While McLain, who supposes Dewey and Bricker in 1944, now attached himself to the Democratic Party, his 1950 ticket not entirely Democratic although the latter himself had it be known that he intended run for State Senator. Incumbents Frank Jordan, Charles O. Johnson would beLOWED by McLain to retain respective posts as secretary state and state treasurer. 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The master of the evening, Rusch, introduced the speakThe Patterson trophy went Heuler for his presentation We Must Lead the Way," a century on the Day Light Time Proposition No. 12. Inner of the Optimist cup was Stillson who gave his view the Blind and Aged Pension as in Proposition 2. Marion discussed the opposite side question. E. Dixon, Jr., opened the fofollowing these speedes and invocation which was given Willson. Quenton Ressler red on the El Toro meeting Oct18, which he attended with Ben Heuler of the local club. Men represented this city the current exchange speakprogram. Evaluator for the Anaheim seswas John Knutzen. Ressler grammarian and Royal Marine keeper. Because of the coming Halten festivities, no meeting held next Monday evening. November 7 session speakinclude two officers from his slate for the 1950 general elections." After giving the list, the affidavit concludes; "McLain suggested that I feel out, for him, all those listed to seek their reaction to this lineup and to inquire if they would go along with it." State Starts Snow Survey Sacramento, (WNS)—The state division of water resources is getting ready for winter. Already, according to a report made to the governor, the division has prepared equipment and cabins throughout the Sierra Nevada in anticipation of the snowfall. The division said that the snow survey work this year is being supervised by Fred Strauss, who succeeds the late Fred Paget, senior hydraulic engineer. Results of the snow surveys are used in computing the water supplies for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys for the ensuing year. Still on foot, observers have crossed another river and are now nearing the disputed outpost. The altitude here is more than 10,000 feet and much of the footing is ice. The lead man uses the staff of his U.N. identification flag as a walking stick. McLain Wants Governorship Refutable evidence that George McLain contemplates using his vision machine" to put him into the governor's chair atamento has been brought to in the form of a slate for year's State elections which wrote himself. The slate, which represents the election promoter's ideas of who would run for what offices, not names McLain for the highest executive office but relegates such gubernatorial aspirants as Jes Roosevelt and E. George key to relatively minor posts. Roosevelt is tossed the post of the Senator from Los Angeles city, while Luckey, now vice-man of the Democratic State General Committee, is granted the role of controller. While McLain, who supported Rey and Bricker in 1944, has attached himself to the Democratic Party, his 1950 ticket is entirely Democratic although dominately so. For United States Senator, McLain gives the nod to incumbent Bridan Downey. For lieutenant governor he names Oliver J. Carr-chairman of the Democratic Central Committee, and to post of attorney general he would return Robert W. Kenney, though the latter himself has let known that he intends to for State Senator. Decumbents Frank Jordan and Charles O. Johnson would be almed by McLain to retain their directive posts as secretary of state treasurer. His can-do it now I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it—for I shall not pass this way again IF YOU VISIT A TOWN, YOU CAN GO BACK TO IT...If you enjoy a book, you can read it again...Even a memory can be recalled...But time can never be brought back...Remember this when your Community chest volunteer stands at your door. He rings your bell but once a year, asking you to do one generous act for thousands who may not pass your way again. If it is in your heart to do it—do it now! NEW DAUGHTER A baby daughter weighing six pounds and 12 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Holt of 13351 Taft street, Garden Grove, Monday, at St. Joseph hospital. SUGAR AND SPICE A baby daughter, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rees of 13271 East Romneya drive, Anaheim. The tiny miss arrived Monday at the Fullerton General hospital. The Red Feather is a symbol of unity! When you give to the Red Feather campaign — you not only contribute to the aid of those in need—but you add to the unity and good spirit of our community. Be a binding link in the important one-ness of our community — give to the Community Chest fund, today! J BEN KAULBARS ny Everybody benefits... Everybody gives COMMUNITY CHEST MANY CAMPAIGNS IN ONE PLUS THE USO Sponsored by: ANAHEIM GAZETTE 259 E. Center Street Anaheim