anaheim-gazette 1950-02-09

Lima Bean Growers Oppose Gov't Support Lima bean growers of Orange county again have stated their opposition to being included in any government program for sale of their beans, and to the control and support prices which would be a part of the deal. At a meeting called by the county farm bureau and held in the Irvine Community Hall, 150 growers representing a cross-section of marketing outlets voted unanimously to shun the government program and to work out their own problem. Several recent events had caused consideration of the matter to become necessary. The bean growers of the nation appear to favor beans being included as a basic crop along with several other crops which have been in that privileged class for several years. Raymond Griset, Santa Ana, had gone to Berkeley where he consulted with bean growers from all over California and found that growers of other varieties seem to favor inclusion as a basic crop in the nation's agricultural program. Basic crops are assured of floor prices, although somewhat below parity, and are subject, in turn, to acreage controls to prevent overproduction of that particular crop. The picture for 1950 is a national reduction in bean acreage by twenty percent. Consider State Act Consideration had been given also, to a statewide marketing act as provided in the laws of California, which would allow the lima bean growers to establish their own program for their variety and WASHINGTON AS SEEN By Congressman JOHN PHILLIPS Last week I wrote about the proposed and much publicized change in the rules. I was trying to call your attention to a curious phase of present-day Washington; the fact that many reports on the actions of Congress do not tell what actually took place here. After I mailed that letter, I received my copy of "Not Merely Gossip," which is a supplement to "Human Events," previously mentioned, (and recommended) in this letter. Frank E. Hanighen, the commentator, was reporting the action on the rule change so much better than my last letter that I asked him to let me repeat it for you. "You would never know it from the press," said Hanighen, on January 25th, "but this last week has seen the second coming of Uncle Joe Cannon to the House of Representatives. Uncle Joe was the old party who, for many years, kept the House well disciplined by rules which enabled him as Speaker to determine whether any bill would be debated or passed. Back in 1910, a coalition finally overthrew his power, and Uncle Joe has been dead for years. Last year he came back—in spirit—in the person of that great 'liberal' Sam Rayburn, bosom pal of Consider State Act Consideration had been given, also, to a statewide marketing act as provided in the laws of California, which would allow the lima bean growers to establish their own program for their variety and to have a committee of growers work with the state director of agriculture in assisting to sell the crop and to dispose of the surplus. Rather wide and elastic powers are given to growers to control their own crop under this state program, sometimes called to "little AAA." But the growers, in what has been considered as one of the most representative meetings of bean growers ever held in the county, expressed themselves as confident to do their own marketing as they have in the past under the leadership of the cooperative which handles a large majority of the lima beans grown in the U.S.A., the California Lima Bean Growers Association. Several growers said "the answer is in cooperative marketing." In the meanwhile, lima bean growers who wish to accept a 20 percent reduction in acreage and be assured of a support price of 75 percent of parity can do so through the Production and Marketing Administration. Growers at the meeting stated that such a price would be too low to consider. Regular lima beans are grown almost exclusively in the United States within five coastal counties of California from San Diego to Santa Barbara, with a large majority grown in Ventura and Orange counties. John Murdy, Smetzer, acted as chairman of the meeting. Raymond Griset was chosen to represent the county on a statewide farm bureau bean committee, and chairman Murdy was authorized to choose a committee of seven members to continue work on the matter. Of this group two members will be from San Diego county. A note of optimism was introduced into the meeting with the announcement that the movement of lima beans into trade channels during January by the association were the largest of any January in its history. The surplus of regular limas is assured of floor prices, although somewhat below parity, and are subject, in turn, to acreage controls to prevent overproduction of that particular crop. The picture for 1950 is a national reduction in bean acreage by twenty percent. County Comment By GEORGE E. HART Orange County Press Bureau Harmonized affairs of the joint county sanitation districts justifiably rated the headlines in newspapers this past week. Hardly anything could compare in importance with rescue of the vital sewerage program at a time when it appeared to be as good as dead, after being kicked around for almost a year. Small wonder that when the reconciliation of opposed factions took place, at the last meeting of the joint district boards, Chairman Virgil Reed extended a fervently congratulatory handclasp to Willard Smith, the county supervisor from Orange, who had just broken the deadlock and brought the two groups together. Reed and Smith had been on opposite sides of the year-long stalemate and observers hope that the handclasp will stand as a symbol of the new unity. The sanitation districts are together for the time being at least. Unity can be reasonably expected while Administrative Officer Nelson M. Lamar of La Habra directs negotiation of joint agreements that must precede the sale of the $8,308,000 bond issues. Then will come important decisions of procedure, dealing with organization and construction. Whether the hands will remain clasped then is in the lap of the future. Sign on a construction fence around a big new bank building, partially completed, in Santa Ana, intrigues passersby. The sign reads: "Watch our progress." What intrigues is the fact that watchers have watched for fully a month, without seeing a tap of work done on the structure. It may be a somewhat dehydrated subject, but Orange county rivers are so dry that they can't hold water, even in rainy spells. During the season's heaviest storm, a good-sized stream was running down the Santa Ana river from the Fifth street bridge at Santa Ana. But, according to Flood Engineer Jack Bradley, it disappeared before his eyes be- Southland Traffic Deaths Down in '49 An estimated 1,631 traffic fatalities, including 39 in Orange county were reported in the 13 Southland counties during 1949, public safety officials at the Automobile Club of Southern California today revealed. This represents the lowest such figure since 1944 and is particularly noteworthy because motor vehicle registrations in the state have been increased by more than 1,000,000 cars in the past five years, the club said. It was pointed out that the 1949 fatality totals in southern California indicated a slight improvement over the previous year's figures which showed 1,654 deaths, 38 of which occurred in Orange county. Statewide traffic fatality figures, however, were percent higher than the 1948 marks. Decreases were recorded in six of the Southland's 13 counties last year with Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara bettering their 1948 records, the Club said. New Director Takes Over at County Hospital Ronald Powell, the new administrator of Orange county hospital, took over his post Wednesday, succeeding acting administrator Thomas Douglass, who will now restrict his attention to the welfare department. Powell, 47-year-old former superintendent of the Colorado Memorial hospital, and widely experienced in hospital management, assumes direction of the troubled affairs which have agitated the county hospital for a long period. Currently, he faces the widespread demand among hospital nurses and attendants for the removal of the nursing superintendent, Mrs. Esther De Temple, who aroused a storm in the ranks by dismissing the night supervisor, Nurse Ruth Larson. Another hospital issue is before the employee board of appeals for hearing of Mrs. Anna Feldner's appeal from dismissal as a hospital attendant. The hearing is set for Friday, this week. For results—use Gazette ads. Would Add 2500 People to State Payroll SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—A total of 2,500 persons will be added to the state payroll if the 1950-51 budget as presented here is approved. At present state employees number more than 65,000. This figure includes the personnel of the University of California which numbers more than 11,000 and the nine state colleges which numbers in excess of 1,900. State civil service employees number 48,500. The new budget request is slightly lower than one year ago when 3,500 employees were added and represents half of the 5,000 employees added two years ago. Largest state agency request was that of the department of mental hygiene which proposes to increase its staff by 1,113 persons. Of these only 20 are physicians, surgeons or psychiatrists. Other agencies requesting sizeable increases in personnel include the department of corrections, 211; state colleges, 223; motor vehicles, 100; public works, 83; and the highway patrol, 73. The University of California seeks 389 additional employees. On the bright side of the picture will be the reduction of the total state payroll by 2,478 persons as a result of the repeal of the McLain old age pension program. State Controller Thomas Kuchel will also reduce his staff 150 persons to effect a further savings for the taxpayers. For your best East by South GO "SUN LIMITE SAN ANTONIO • HC NEW ORLEAN PRIVATE RED SKELTON is shown above with a tie blow-up of a $100 United States Savings Bond which with his $75 National Service Life Insurance dividend comic, who served many months in the European Operations, is one of many Hollywood veterans who their insurance refunds wisely—bought U. S. Savings Comment GEORGE E. HART County Press Bureau affairs of the joint nation districts justine headlines in news-into the ocean, he said. Bradley remarked what probably only those familiar with local water habits know—any storm water that flows downstream from Santa Ana's Fifth street bridge is generally considered to be lost. It can't be recovered. State Income Tax to Hit New Taxpayers An estimated 600,000 new tax-payers will be required to file State income tax returns in 1950 due to decreased allowable exemptions, Controller Thomas H. Kuchel, Chairman of the Franchise Tax Board, reported today. The decrease of allowable exemptions effective this year may mean in increase in tax to all individuals filing income tax returns, Kuchel said. Allowable personal exemptions are $2,000 for a single person and $3,500 for a married couple or head of a family. Returns must be filed by a single person or head of a family having a net income of $2,000 or more, or by married Warren Proposes $51,890,480 for U. of C. Operation SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—Governor Earl Warren's budget for 1950-51 contemplates an operating expenditure of $51,890,480 for the University of California. This figure was submitted to the assembly ways and means committee here today as it met to have a preliminary look at state expenditures before the legislative session March 6. Expenditure, excluding capital outlay which has not as yet been given the committee, for the various campii would be: Berkeley, $17,274,487; Davis, $4,205,712; La Jolla, $311,721; Los Angeles, $8,332,854; Mt. Hamilton, $137,780; Riverside, $1,128,143; San Francisco, $5,080,339; Santa Barbara, $2,022,758, and unallocated, $11,230,566. The budget contemplates a total enrollment of 41,895 students, with an expenditure per student cost of $922; with 22,000 at Berkeley; 1700 at Davis; 48 at La Jolla; 15,150 at Los Angeles; two at Riverside; 970 at San Francisco and 2,026 at Santa Barbara. The University budget provides for 10,382.9 positions, an increase over the 10,121.3 in the present fiscal year budget. Eagle Lodge Plans Valentine Party Members of Eagle Lodge, Aerie 2401, 135 West Center street, have announced plans for a most enjoyable Valentine party to be held in the lodge rooms on Friday evening, February 10, beginnig at 8 p.m. A varied program of entertainment to last for about one and a half hours is planned for the evening. Spokesmen have stated that the admission to this event will be at least three Valentines which... Valentine Party Members of Eagle Lodge, Aerie 2401, 135 West Center street, have announced plans for a most enjoyable Valentine party to be held in the lodge rooms on Friday evening, February 10, beginnig at 8 p.m. A varied program of entertainment to last for about one and a half hours is planned for the evening. Spokesmen have stated that the admission to this event will be at least three Valentines which will be presented to polio patients in Orange county. This will be an open house afair. The lodge will furnish coffee and if visitors with other refreshments they are welcome to bring them. This will be a potluck "dunk." The public is cordially invited FIRST... and Finest...at Lowest Cost! CHEVROLET AMERICA'S BE Here's your buy for 1950...for all the things you want in a motor car at lowest cost...the new Chevrolet with Style-Star Body by Fisher! 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