anaheim-gazette 1950-02-02

The Money Hungry Lion It's no secret that the popular British conception of Uncle Sam is that of a brash, bumptious Yankee trader who worships the Almightly Dollar. In light of Britain's unilateral recognition of the Mao Communist regime in China, Americans may be forgiven for concluding that the British Lion isn't above genuflecting to the Pound Sterling. The hard pressed Chinese Nationalist Government may never make a comeback. Eventually, recognition of Mao's Communists, as the government in fact, may become inevitable. But for the present, America has every reason to withhold recognition. The Communists, by their imprisonment of American consular officials, and seizure of American, French and Dutch consular properties in Peking, have demonstrated a far greater capacity for gangsterism than government. than you could with Hitler. Anything short of our getting off the face of the earth is unacceptable to Moscow. In view of this we are faced with the unpleasant but realistic attitude of continuing to build bigger and more deadly weapons. Some day we may have to use those weapons—and have similar weapons used against us—but it is entirely possible that the very possession of such monstrous things as the hydrogen bomb may serve to keep the cold war at its present temperature. If we develop the H-bomb we may some day regret it, for, sooner or later, the Soviets will learn how it's done. But weighing the future in the light of past experience would indicate that we would more likely regret not having developed it. Way Ahead Maybe the West—California in particular—is further advanced in... Nationalist Government may never make a comeback. Eventually, recognition of Mao's Communists, as the government in fact, may become inevitable. But for the present, America has every reason to withhold recognition. The Communists, by their imprisonment of American consular officials, and seizure of American, French and Dutch consular properties in Peking, have demonstrated a far greater capacity for gangsterism than government. With utter disregard, however, for the interests of her allies, Britain has apparently made a deal to recognize the Mao government in exchange for Communist recognition of Britain's rights in Hongkong. It's a profitable deal, as long as it lasts, for at present almost all trade with Communist China funnels through Hongkong. Mme. Chiang Kai-shek's recent bitter indictment against British Socialist government morally bankrupt" was widely too sweeping for most Americans to endorse. Never-the-less, were it not for American aid, Britain would be perilously close to financial bankruptcy—a circumstance bound to make the Lion's decision to "go it alone" in China for financial gain highly unpopular here. MacArthur at 70 Regardless of the opinion some people may hold of General Douglas MacArthur it must be admitted that he is no ordinary man. At an age when most men have either long since retired or are extremely anxious to do, MacArthur is still vigorous and holds one of the world's most responsible positions. When he observed his 70th birthday on January 26, the general had just completed what was probably the most active decade of his life. Included in that period were nearly four years of service in the south Pacific and 4½ years in the post of military governor of Japan. His military achievements during the war speak for themselves. As to his administration in Japan, observers agree that by any standards he has done a remarkable job. He has established a framework for democracy in that country and with its free elections, women's suffrage free labor movement and land-owning peasantry. Whether or not this framework will prove strong enough to stand after a treaty of peace is signed and the general comes If we develop the H-bomb we may some day regret it, for sooner or later, the Soviets will learn how it's done. But weighing the future in the light of past experience would indicate that we would more likely regret not having developed it. Way Ahead Maybe the West—California in particular—is further advanced in some things as compared to the east than we realize. Recently a great deal of interest was aroused in the canyons of Wall street when the Chase National Bank announced that it would make $10 million available for term loans to small business. This plan apparently is something new in that area. But by contrast, here in California banks have for years been making similar loans to small enterprises. And the sum total of such loans is not small by any means. The states largest bank alone has made nearly $100 million worth of term loans since it started its specialized service in 1945. And each month this one bank lends $70 million to small business in loans of all kinds. These loans, added to those of other California banks, certainly must place our State far in the lead in the service of its financial institutions to the small enterprises who do business here. Maybe that's one of the reasons why the little fellows have especially thrived in California. Berlin—Another Battle? All is not well in Berlin. The fact is, it hasn't been even since the Russians lifted the rail blockade some months ago. American Commandant Major General Maxwell Taylor told visiting American editors recently that the city is actually still under blockade. Soviet tactics, he said, are keeping the western sectors of Berlin isolated and are hampering industry. In other words, the Russians haven't altered their Berlin policy, they have merely modified temporarily the degree of pressure on western occupation forces. They still aim at driving the west out. In view of this, it is not surprising to learn that the Reds are now making what may be a new test of the west's determination to stay in the former German capital. This test has come in the form of a cut in rail service within present temperature. On Monday night an attendant was made to break into the store of Gaillard and Parim, in the Gazette building by two men who were discovered in the ad by Stewart, the well borer. He gave chase to the would-be robbers, but in the darkness they managed to elude him. A. G. Addio, of photography fame, instituted on Monday last a lodge of the new order called "Janissaries of Light." This association has for its object the mutual assistance of its members, and possesses other features peculiar to all benevolent secret societies. For the present meetings will be held in the office of Dr. Jones every Monday evening. The following are the officers: Dr. M. S. Jones, W. C. and Dr. Jones, John Fischer, B. W. Champlin, Counell. The partnership between Dr Hardin and Jones has been solved: Dr. Jones will occupy the old office in the Odd Fellow building and Dr Harin's office will be at his residence. Otto Evers has sold his house and lot on the Helmann and George vineyard to P. Hennefelde. February 15, 1900 S. Kistler has engaged Tommy Diedrich to paint his newly erected residence at the rear of his bakery. Miss Alice Chévaleir of Los Angeles visited with relatives and friends in town on Sunday. Misses May and Irene Cargill two of Brookhurst's prettiest girls spent Sunday with friends in town. Miss Winfred Melrose will entertain the young folks social club at a character party the evening of Friday, March 9th. Miss Stella Lewis visited with friends and relatives in town last week returning to her home in Los Angeles on Monday. Robert Thiele was a visitor in town from Los Angeles on Monday. Mr. Thiele is always a wellcome visitor at our sanctum where in town, knowing that the latch string always hangs without being returned to his home in the evening. Mrs. Mitchell was in town on Saturday. She said she has contemplation the erection of two story brick house on he His military achievements during the war speak for themselves. As to his administration in Japan, observers agree that by any standards he has done a remarkable job. He has established a framework for democracy in that country and with its free elections, women's suffrage free labor movement and land-owning peasantry. Whether or not this framework will prove strong enough to stand after a treaty of peace is signed and the general comes home remains to be seen. But if it should fall it will not be because Mac Arthur failed to do the job right in the first place. If the general's past record is any indication of what the future holds it will be many years before he looks for comfortable spot to settle down in. The H-Bomb Since few of us really grasp the enormous destructive potentiality of the uranium bomb we can hardly be expected to comprehend the immensity of explosive power which it is said can be developed in the hydrogen bomb. Unfortunately, however, this inability to realize the magnitude of the physical forces with which we are dealing will not save us from their effects. If we are to protect ourselves and the world civilization we must either succeed in reaching some understanding with the Kremlin or, failing in this, we must maintain an armed peace until—we hope—the grip of the iron claw of Communism in eastern Europe and China is broken from within. The prospects of ever reaching an understanding with the present rulers of Russia seem virtually impossible. We've tried. We've tried very hard. We've made many concessions. But we have learned only that you can't do business with Stalin any more. In other words, the Russians haven't altered their Berlin policy, they have merely modified temporarily the degree of pressure on western occupation forces. They still aim at driving the west out. In view of this, it is not surprising to learn that the Reds are now making what may be a new test of the west's determination to stay in the former German capital. This test has come in the form of a cut in rail service within Berlin to about one-eighth of normal. "Technical difficulties" is given as the reason. That's the standard excuse which was also used during the big blockade. If the situation continues very long we'll be hard put once again to maintain our position in the city. There is no reason to believe that we'll be any less determined to stay in Berlin than we were a year ago. But the Russians, despite the great psychological defeat they suffered in their previous attempt, may all set to try again. Never Say Die President Truman has paused to remark that "the Democratic party never dies—it is the party of the people." Don't take Harry too seriously. His failure to stop all the strikes that slow down American factories and big business that employs labor is a tremendous mistake. Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt put the Democratic party in power. There is no reason to believe that Harry Truman is living up to his prediction that the "the Democratic party is the party of the people." He does not have dependable support in either House or Congress on capitol hill. Printing is the preservative of all the arts. Los Angeles on Monday. Robert Thiele was a visitor in town from Los Angeles on Monday. Mr. Thiele is always a wellcome visitor at our sanctum where in town, knowing that the latch string always hangs without. He returned to his home in the evening. Mrs. Mitchell was in town on Saturday. She said she has in contemplation the erection of two story brick house on her property at the corner of Center and Los Angeles streets. This is one of the best business locations in town and a building upon it would realize a handsome return upon the investment. Victor Browning was in town a day or two ago from his orange orchard in the Brookhurst district. Vic has been engaged in gathering his orange crop and reports the fruit to be of extra fancy character. During the past week a petition has been in circulation by H.A. Dickel and Herman Stern, asking for the formation of a military company here, and the names of 70 young men secured as candidates for membership in the national guard. The petition was forwarded to headquarters on Tuesday and favorable action will probably be taken on it in a few days. Our old Company G, which Governor Budd mustered out of service some five years ago, used to be called the crack company of the Seventh Regiment. Don David Yorba was a business visitor in town from Yorba on Saturday. Don David is one of the influential caballeros of his section and numbers his friend in town by scores. Si senor! The Liederkranz tender a sere made on Tuesday evening to T.E. Schmidt at the home of h THE DAYS OF DONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago February 13, 1875 of the best wells in the monster colony has just been used on Mr. Edward's place. Pe-8-inch—was level with place of the ground says our ant, and the water rose terrific force 18 inches above ground bringing with it rocks on one to two pounds in The well is only 60 feet high. Saturday last the electors Cajon district held an election the purpose of voting on question of creating a water under the provisions of Irish Irrigating Act. Forty suit of a total of 53 in the were cast, of these 33 in favor of and 7 against. Water commissioners, R.H. Hus, George F. Miles and D. Ed., and an overseer, J.B. were elected. Monday night an attempt made to break into the store ward and Parim, in the building by two men were discovered in the act Stewart, the well borer. He chose to the would-be-robust in the darkness they had to elude him. Addio," of photographic instituted on Monday last, of the new order calledaries of Light." This notion has for its object the late of the firm of M. Frankel & Co., of Santa Ana, Mr. Hennefeld will open a store in Anaheim. Born on February 10, to the wife of W.A. McFadden, a daughter. On February 9 to the wife of J.J. Hinds, a daughter. Married—February 9, at the residence of the bride's father in Westminster, by Rev. Mr. King, James Booth of San Francisco to Miss Martha M. Edwards. Father Sanchez was in Anaheim during the early part of the week soliciting subscriptions for the benefit of the orphan asylum at Pajarr. Quite a large sum was collected for that worthy purpose. The former members of Anaheim Fire Company No. 1, are requested to meet at Enterprise hall on Monday evening at 7 o'clock for the purpose of coming to some decision in regards to the disposal of the apparatus. Dr. J.M. Roberts has his dental office in Langenburger's new building. The doctor is an accomplished dentist and is building up a good practice. Tomorrow is St. Valentine's day and in preparation for that event Clark & Company has received a large stock of valentines. On Monday next Halberstadt of the University Regents when a site for the southern branch will be under consideration. He expects to visit many points before returning to Sacramento and will probably call upon some of his old-time Anaheim friends. Jess Overman our veteran street sweeper, who has been familiar with moon signs from his youth up, declares that old Luna is surrounding itself with a set of rings and wrinkles now that are wholly beyond his powers of interpretation, and they may be of grave portent. Let’s hope for the best. Being a feettotaler, nobody of course, will believe that Jess tasted some of the moonshine before he observed the moon signs. Constable Ed Marlon's ear was bumped into by a machine driven by a Los Angeles man Friday. Both ears were damaged and one man slightly injured. Ed escaped without injury. Frank Tausch's home was ransacked by burglars Thursday evening while members of the household were absent. Mr. Tausch states that according to a check-up, articles totaling $419 in value were taken. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eastman of Santa Ana and Mrs. John Kriebler of Victorville, all former well-known citizens of Anaheim, visited with friends in this city on Monday. Miss Dora Zeyn of Chino, formerly of Anaheim, and a daughter of one of the founders of this city, was the guest of friends in town on Saturday. The gasoline service station at 617 East Center street has been purchased from R.K. Harland by W.C. Watson of Orange and the name changed to the Watson Service Station. 50 Years Ago February 15, 1900 Teller has engaged Tommy to paint his newly erected at the rear of his Alice Chévaleir of Los visited with relatives and in town on Sunday. May and Irene Cargill, Brookhurst's prettiest girls, Sunday with friends in Winfred Melrose will enlarge young folks social a character party the evening Friday, March 9th. Stella Lewis visited with and relatives in town last returning to her home in Angeles on Monday. Thiele was a visitor in Los Angeles on Mon., Thiele is always a wel-sitor at our sanctum when knowing that the latch-ways hangs without. He to his home in the eve-Mitchell was in town on day. She said she has in-lation the erection of a brick house on her son-in-law Herman Dickel. Mr. Schmidt was the first instructor of the Liederkranz in the early days of Anaheim, and Mr. Dickel has in his possession a guitar presented to him by the organization in 1862. Frank Stone is engaged in building a new residence for John Kellénberger in Buena Park. W. G. McPherson was over from Orange on Tuesday, in consultation with William Crowther relative to the disposition of the Durkee property. The stock on the ranch, some 20 head, will be sold at auction on Tuesday, February 27. The ladies of the "Old Maids' Convention" have invitations out for a social dance to be given at the Del Campo tomorrow (Friday) evening. Blanchard & Schoeman's Los Angeles orchestra will be in attendance and cards will be provided in the parlor for those who do not wish to dance. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a new organ for the Episcopal church. Mrs. Konig entertained the Ladies Euchre club very pleasantly to some decision in regards to the disposal of the apparatus. Dr. J. M. Roberts has his dental office in Langenburger's new building. The doctor is an accomplished dentist and is building up a good practice. Tomorrow is St. Valentine's day and in preparation for that event Clark & Company has received a large stock of valentines. On Monday next Halberstadt and Company's teams will commence hauling lumber from Anaheim Landing to the new yard near the depot. F. E. Milenz will occupy his new saloon in the basement of Kröeger's building early next week. He is having it fitted up most invitingly. Lent began on Monday. The horn of the Fisherman is warbled, and his toot may be heard afar off. Reiser's brewery will begin brewing today. Menzel spreads a magnificent lunch tonight. SACRAMENTO (WNS) — The resignation of Lawrence C. Stevens as state director of veterans affairs is unfortunate. Stevens had been director since May 1946. A former USC football star, he served with distinction in the navy during World War II. As director, he has been fearless and California veterans have benefitted greatly as a result. Not one to stand on book rules, he slashed through red tape and applied common sense. He was more concerned with helping veterans than with enhancing his own position. It is because of this quality Stevens in recent months found his post growing untenable. His resignation grows out of a heated quarrel with Governor Warren several months ago. At that time veteran groups were openly criticizing James Bryant, director of employment for not providing a job procurement program for veterans and also failing to give veterans preference in job referrals. When these charges were made the governor called upon Stevens to help Bryant "smooth things over." This, Stevens refused to do. “If there is something wrong,” he told Warren, “it should be brought out in the open and cleaned up.” "He always was smart," section of Beaches and Parks. Each month this state agency published a lively little 30 magazine which it distributes to some 500 persons, mostly employees. It often contains such gem literary and poetic efforts. Also contained in the publication are alert articles entitled "Views on the News by the C" written by A. E. Henning, chic this state division. Other contributions to be fined in this journalistic endeavor "Commission Memoirs," being dissertation on the actions of State Park Commisison 25 years ago. "Barks and Screen from Parks and Beaches," but a gossip column on such tha as how brave posse of state rangers captured a frightened tle bear, and "A Campers Home," an imaginary letter what an imaginary visitor took of the state parks would w vome to his children about fine time he was having. For those who covet the seach each issue has one or more pictures of "Chief" Henning. All this costs the taxpayers aneral hundred dollars per year pended from the State Park f Of all the state owned properties probably the most inefficient handled are the automobiles The overall administration of property is so lax it is scarcous. The state now owns more 5,000 cars representing a car investment of more than $12 million. Few of these cars are aged and most of them are vividly assigned. The result is many cars no more useful purpose transporting a state employee and from work. Others stand days at a time. Many can be upon the highways transport state employees and their f lies on a holiday junket. With the state facing a bu Mitchell was in town on day. She said she has in legislation the erection of a library brick house on her property at the corner of Cen- Los Angeles streets. This is the best business location and a building upon which realize a handsome re-ion the investment. Browning was in town two ago from his orange farm in the Brookhurst district has been engaged in growing his orange crop and re-ion fruit to be of extra fan- meter. The past week a petition been in circulation by H. Stal and Herman Stern, ask- the formation of a military here, and the names of men secured as candidate membership in the na- guard. The petition was used to headquarters on and favorable action will be taken on it in a few years old Company G, which our Budd mustered out of some five years ago, used called the crack company Seventh Regiment. David Yorba was a busi- iditor in town from Yorba Sunday. Don David is one influential caballeros of his land numbers his friends by scores. Si senor! Liederkranz tender a sere- n Tuesday evening to T.midt at the home of his Convention" have invitations out for a social dance to be given at the Del Campo tomorrow (Friday) evening. Blanchard & Schoe-man's Los Angeles orchestra will be in attendance and cards will be provided in the parlor for those who do not wish to dance. The proceeds will be devoted to the purchase of a new organ for the Episcopal church. Mrs. Konig entertained the Ladies Euchre club very pleasantly at her home on Thursday afternoon. The house was beautifully decorated, the large double rooms upstairs, where the card tables were arranged being decorated with smylax and pink roses. Refreshments were served downstairs. The guests being seated at a long table extending through the parlor and dining room. The first prize, a handsome clock, was won by Miss Zelma Bailey, the second, a card tray, by Mrs. Cora Erdman, the third, a bon-bon dish by Mrs. Zeus, and the booby by Mrs. Matthai of Los Angeles. The club will meet with Mrs. A. L. Lewis on the second Thursday in March. 25 Years Ago February 12, 1925 A friendly suit to determine high tide lands on Newport Bay has been decided upon by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. The county expects to receive a considerable area of tide land as a result of this suit. Development of Newport bay will be stimulated considerably by this action. This announcement was recently made by T. B. Talbert, chairman of the Board of Supervisors and director for Orange county for the California Development Association. Governor Friend W. Richardson is in southern California this week and will attend the meeting At that time veteran groups were openly criticizing James Bryant, director of employment for not providing a job procurement program for veterans and also failing to give veterans preference in job referrals. When these charges were made the governor called upon Stevens to help Bryant "smooth things over." This, Stevens refused to do. "If there is something wrong," he told Warren, "it should be brought out in the open and cleaned up." "You don't have the proper attitude," the governor told him. Afterwards Stevens confided in friends informing them he intended to quit. "If I can't run things out in the open and let the chips fall where they may I don't want the job," he said. When Stevens finally told the governor of his intentions, Warren sought to placate him. Before his resignation was accepted the governor spent two hours attempting to win him back but Stevens refused. A student of the great poetic works including Keats, Shelley, Shakespeare and Frost, the following was brought to light remen-tly: In nineteen hundred forty nine I'll not forget that year Christmas came with all its shine "Tho which day wasn't clear." Some said that Sunday was the day But mentioned Monday too It got so bad we had to say "We do not know, do you?" Not satisfied with Christmas twice They made our New Year double Now I don't think it's very nice To cause us so much trouble. This striking example of contemporary verse was discovered and published by the State Divi- The state now owns more cars than no more useful purpose transporting a state employee and from work. Others stand days at a time. Many can be upon the highways transport state employees and their flies on a holiday junket. With the state facing a bus crisis where either spending or be reduced or new taxes added it should be known several million can be lopped off the bus in this one item alone if service steps are taken. The first would be the immature garageing of all state owned automobiles. The estimated cost of operating state cars is about $2 million per year. A 26 per cent reduction in this cost would accomplish by housing the cars. By pooling vehicles rather than assigning each machine to individual employees a 25 per cent savings would be accomplished Present depreciation on state amounts to almost $3 million year. Both of these costs would be reduced through the establishment of a pool. Another savings could be facted through the purchase lighter and lower priced cars present about 30 percent of state owned automobiles are the higher price brackets ring from Buicks and De S Chryslers to Packards, Limits and Cadillacs. If smaller cars were used extensively both depreciation and eration costs would be reduced substantially. LITTLE LUTHER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Luther 702 South West street, this greeted a baby daughter arrived at Fullerton General capital Saturday. "MISTER BREGER" V.A. NATIONAL SERVICE LIFE INSURANCE U.S. SAVINGS BONDS He always was smart, if you recall, at running from one good fox hole to another...!" "He always was smart, if you recall, at running from one good fox hole to another...!" Bank Officials Re-Elected for '50 At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern County Bank held on January 27, 1950, all officers were re-elected. President R. Foster Lamm reported that the usual semi-annual dividend of $3 per share was voted. Officers re-elected were: head office in Anaheim; R. Foster Lamm, president; James A. Baker, vice-president; Wilson W. Phelps, secretary; James B. Griffith, assistant cashier; Jones Heddens, assistant cashier; Faith Wittmer, assistant secretary. El Monte office: Walter K. Thompson, vice-president and H. P. Atherton, Jr., assistant manager. Artesia office: William M. Moore, vice-president and J. L. Johnson, pro-manager. Buena Park office: E. E. Trenam, assistant cashier, and Bert M. Wells, assistant cashier. In the U.S. census of 1800 the city of Washington had a population of 14,093. It will pay you to advertise in the Anaheim Gazette. ANAHEIM OPTIMIST CLUB Presents ... 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