anaheim-gazette 1950-03-02

Colony Quips Filing for the city election of April 11 was completed this noon and now it seems clear that most of the candidates are running on their own. No concerted effort of the citizenry have drafted a set of men and proposed them as a ticket to all the voters. This practice of putting forth a ticket has occurred many times in the past and from a political point of view has, at times, elected the picked group and at other times, it has failed. The citizens of Anaheim know that there is no "skulduggery" going on in our city hall. From time to time, many things are decided and resolved which do not suit all segments of the population. But we would like to see any political subdivision where everyone is in complete accord with all that is done. Anaheim at the present time has a bad case of growing pains and complications come up at every hand. These create problems that at times appear to have no solution, but they will be solved and followed by others which will seem even harder. Amid all this, and in the heat of a campaign, one fact stands out to any thinking, honest citizen. The last thing this city needs is a session of name calling and needless controversy. Issues, capabilities and platforms can be argued, evaluated and resolved in an objective way without acrimony and name calling. That sort of thing is the hallmark of selfishness and ego-mania. That sort of thing does not Growers Hear Speakers on Citrus Plight "Industry and agriculture are out of balance because the ECA is selling agriculture down the river." This was a statement of Clark Donmyer, chairman of the National Citrus Merchandising Committee, in an address before some 50 grower members of the California Citrus Producers' Association at Anaheim high school Monday night, February 27. The merchandising chairman laid responsibility for the growers' plight at the door of the state department in Washington, D.C. Donmyer deplored the state department's tariff policy enabling Italian imports to undermine the price level of growers in this country but spoke encouragingly of new methods in the mechanization of the citrus industry. "The introduction of a picker boom will lower the costs of production for Amid all this, and in the heat of a campaign, one fact stands out to any thinking, honest citizen. The last thing this city needs is a session of name calling and needless controversy. Issues, capabilities and platforms can be argued, evaluated and resolved in an objective way without acrimony and name calling. That sort of thing is the hallmark of selfishness and ego mania. That sort of thing does not resolve problems, it merely accentuates differences and thus makes living together in a community more difficult. It is simply the antithesis of civilization. What Anaheim needs is constructive thought, action and accomplishment all keyed to our hope of the future. While the California Valencia grower is still being told of the 'largest' this and the 'greatest' that he is looking at the coming season with the same feeling as a dog with his tail between his legs. This may not be a very apt expression or even the right description to use but anyway optimism is certainly not rampant in the ranks of producers. He still has his hopes but what farmer does not have these year after year. The 'baloney' mills are still turning out the stuff designed to keep him happy but he has taken to reading between the lines and the stuff does not work as well as of yore. Now let us take a look at what is going on down in Florida. All the quotes we are going to use come out of an AP story from Lakeland, Fla., and do not come under the heading of 'baloney' and you can bet on that. Here we go: 'If figures mean anything, the Florida orange grower will keep right on eating high up on the hog for the remainder of the season... All signs point to the fact that there aren't going to be enough oranges to go around. This makes the grower a mighty important guy in the citrus industry.' We would interpret that as the exact opposite of the position the California grower finds himself in. Down there Mr. Grower now calls the turn up here he receipts for the bills and takes what is left—if any. Now some more quotes: 'Present indications are that Florida will have its most prosperous season in history. That prediction takes in the high flying war days when the Govt. was a ready buyer of the growers fruit—either in fresh or canned form—at glittering prices. Donmyer deplored the state department's tariff policy enabling Italian imports to undermine the price level of growers in this country but spoke encouragingly of new methods in the mechanization of the citrus industry. "The introduction of a picker boom will lower the costs of production for the grower," Donmyer said. He stressed the great potentiality of "bagging" and commented on MOD's work with the low temperature concentrate. Grower Encouragement Encouragement for the growers present that something is going to be done to remedy the citrus growers' plight was indicated in an address by C. E. Shultz, president of the state board of CCPA. Shultz said that a tentative proposal for the formulation of a marketing agreement to stabilize the citrus industry in California will be submitted in the form of a petition to authorities in Washington. D. C. A Lindsey, Californit, resident, Shultz stated that the growers wanted a "healthy condition in the citrus industry." The CCPA president, in outlining the aims of the proposal, said it would call for administration of a "fair trade" practice arrangement to set up fair margins and would also regulate distribution of shipments. It authorized withholding of shipments in some cases and would provide control of the export business. In addition it would administer proration of shipments during emergency periods. These provisions and the administration of a "fair trade" practice arrangement for "by-products" of citrus would be handled by a Citrus Clearing House run by "sales representatives," Shultz said. "The sales representatives' would be composed of a group of growers," the president said. The Florida Citrus Mutual organization is a good example of what can be done for the growers, if they band together in sufficient strength, according to Shultz. "It is a matter of eternal vigilance. (Continued on Page 10) Conservation Week Spotlights State Resources California Conservation Week March 7-14, sponsored by the California Conservation Council turns the spotlight on natural resources. Perry A. Thompson, regional forester for the U.S. Forest Service and a vice-president of the Council, points out that every Californian has a stake in the way the forest resources are treated. "As the population of this state nears the 11 million mark and continues to mount," said Mr. Thompson "more and more people will depend on industry for jobs. Industry, in turn, depends on raw materials—and in many cases, the raw materials are forest resources. People should protect the resources, in order to protect their jobs." Almost half of California's land area of over 100 million acres is covered by big timber or woodland growth or brush. Most of this cover is valuable in holding soil and stabilizing the flow of water from high country to points of use in lower elevations. Some of it produces forage for cattle, sheep and big game. A lot of it forms the recreationist's "great outdoors." "It is encouraging to see the growing movement in the West for good forest practice on all private timber land," says Mr. Thompson. "The movement was strengthened by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the state of Washington's Supreme Court decision in favor of that state's forest practice act." KwiKset Workers Donate Blood Generously KwiKset employees donated 90 pints of blood to the American Red Cross last Friday. The Mobile Unit spent the day there and all employees were given the day off, under the direction of Adolf Schoepe, president. This is one of the finest percentages for a company in Orange county. KwiKset is the first plant in this district to donate their plant to the Red Cross Mobile Blood unit and, also, open their facilities to the public. Al Marcoux, first aid man at KwiKset, made all the arrangements and everyone commented on how smoothly the day ran off. The canteen workers also said they had never seen so many "good sports." It is estimated that the Mobile Unit is in Orange county once a week throughout the year and all the blood donated is given free to those in need of it. Many donations are always from people who have benefitted themselves or else have close relatives or friends who have benefitted. Eighteen other pints were given by donors other than the KwiKset people. Mrs. P. H. Nelson was the chairman for the day and Joe Thompson was in charge of the recruiting. Mrs. M. A. Gauer headed the canteen group that supplied the nourishment to the donors after the donation was completed. "It is encouraging to see the growing movement in the West for good forest practice on all private timber land," says Mr. Thompson. "The movement was strengthened by the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the state of Washington's Supreme Court decision in favor of that state's forest practice act. The state of Washington and forest industries there had cooperated in writing that law." The state of Washington's Supreme Court had declared in its decision that a great "unwritten compact" exists between "the dead, the living and the unborn." The decision continued, "Such a compact requires that we leave to the unborn something more than debts and depleted natural resources. Surely, where natural resources can be utilized and at the same time perpetuated for future generations, what has been called 'constitutional morality' requires that we do so." Oil Hazard Seen By Citizens A group of citizens to the north and in the Placentia and Yorba Linda area are passing around a petition to stop the Union Oil company from making it possible for a lake of oil in the rear of their new plant on Imperial highway and Valencia to flow into the Carbon canyon drain. They claim to have contacted the builders of this new plant and to have told them of the danger to the property owners below if heavy rain came. It is claimed by these citizens, that the company is now working on the project again. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY AHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1950 Anaheim Officials Welcome Sacramento Solons Decision on Rests with Planning Com Study of Fre Final decision to build the proposed South street tary board of trustees, an ning consultant. Whitnall cil and the city's planning determine the school's loc capacity only, he said. Hired by the city of Anaheim December to make a zoning vey, Whitnall addressed a g of 100 people at a public meet in the Fremont school auditor Tuesday night, February 28. Layman Specialist Classifying himself, not as expert, but as a layman speci on zoning and city planning, W nall discussed the advent of Santa Ana Freeway and its port upon the city of Anaheim. pansion under effect of the f way across the western part o city would create new probl ALMA PARK, the city's newest and Orange county's most publicized sports playground was one of an official welcoming ceremony extended last week by city dignitaries. Manager Ralph Kress' Solons are here from Sacramento for six weeks of strenuous spring training activity. Led left to right are: Lindsey Brown, coach; Jo Jo White, business manager; Ralph "Red" manager; Oscar Heying, councilman and park commissioner; Robert Boney, councilman; Warshleigh, president of the Chamber of Commerce and George Krumpp, vice-president of the Alma Club.—(Story on page 9.) Conservation Park Spotlights the Resources Nichia Conservation Week, January 14, sponsored by the CalConservation Council, spotlight on natural reforestation for the U.S. Forces and a vice-president Council, points out that California has a stake in the forest resources. The population of this state is 11 million mark and is to mount," said Mr. Kress. "more and more people depend on industry for industry, in turn, depends materials—and in many raw materials are for resources. People should pro-resources, in order to prosper jobs." Half of California's land over 100 million acres is dry big timber or woodland or brush. Most of this covable in holding soil and giving the flow of water from entry to points of use in invations. Some of it pro-age for cattle, sheep and deer. A lot of it forms the mist's "great outdoors." Encouraging to see the movement in the West forest practice on all timber land," says Mr. Kress. "The movement was driven by the recent U.S. Court decision uphold-state of Washington's Suburts decision in favor of its forest practice act. 43 Years of Merchandising Is Celebrated by SQR Store The SQR Store is celebrating 43 years of business with a birthday party where the store gives presents instead of receiving them. From March 2-11 "birthday reductions" will be featured for all customers. Oscar Renner, one of the founders, and Mrs. August Schumacher, widow of Mr. Renner's late partner, are carrying on the traditions of the SQR—part of the background of Anaheim. Mr. Schumacher came to Anaheim in 1887 with his family from Texas and Mr. Renner arrived here during the same year. Both men started their "clerking careers" at the age of fourteen, but it wasn't until many years later that the two men combined forces to open their doors as The SQR Store. And soon after they formed their partnership they were forced to endure one of the worst depressions this country has ever known. At that time there were 1200 people in Anaheim and four other stores. Among Mr. Renner's memories of the "good old days" is his recollection of the town clock in the bell tower striking, the hour, the safety bicycle and the bicycle built for two, the horse and buggy, the huge arch over Center and Los Angeles streets for July 4 (Continued on Page 10) Orange Demand For Navels Holds Thru February 25 Despite strike conditions and unfavorable weather in many encouraging to see the movement in the West forest practice on all timber land," says Mr. M. "The movement was joined by the recent U.S. Court decision uphold-State of Washington's Su-urt decision in favor of its forest practice act. Of Washington and for-ries there had cooper-writing that law." State of Washington's Su-urt had declared in its that a great "unwritten" exists between "the living and the unborn." Vision continued, "Such a requires that we leave to learn something more than and depleted natural re-urely, where natural re- can be utilized and at the time perpetuated for future us, what has been calli-tutional morality' re- out we do so." Hazard Seen Citizens up of citizens to the land in the Placentia and Linda area are passing a petition to stop the oil company from mak-sible for a lake of oil near their new plant on the highway and Valencia into the Carbon canyon. claim to have contacted owners of this new plant have told them of the no property owners heavy rain came. claimed by these citi- at the company is now on the project again. county assessor for the whole busi-ness, partly because his deputy is the only contact you may have with government, and your only tax bill (unless you are in a city with its own assessor) comes from the county, even though it includes your local school and city taxes. If you are average, you prob-ably do not realize that taxes are determined by budgets — the amount of spending authorized by your local school board and city council as well as the county board of supervisors. For example, ir Santa Ana, out of a total tax rate of more than $6, only 90 cents of it represents county tax. The rest is city tax, school tax, Metropolitan Water district and other (Continued on Page 7) Berry '50 Acreage For County at 175 SACRAMENTO, (WNS)—A survey of bush berries in California recently completed by the California crop and livestock reporting service indicates the 1950 acreage in Orange county will total 175 acres. The survey revealed 3,680 acres of land are devoted to bush berries in the state, with the production being used for canning and freezing. In addition to the bush berry acreage, which includes Boysen, Black and Young berries, there are about 630 acres of Loganberries in Santa Cruz county, and planting in Monterey and Orange counties total 20 acres. About 100 acres of raspberries in Santa Clara county will be in bearing in 1950, which will be utilized almost entirely by the fresh market. The 1950 acreage is approximately 13 per cent less than that of the previous year, with the reduction in acreage resulting from an unsuccessful 1949 season. Orange Demand For Navels Holds Thru February 25 Despite strike conditions and unfavorable weather in many sections of the nation, demand for California navel oranges held up well during the week ending February 25. Total sales for the week were only 21 cars less than the previous seven days in spite of the Washington Birthday holiday which closed many markets thu- out the country. The fob average on interstate sales was about unchanged and returns were somewhat easier under increased supplies. The Orange Administrative Committee recommended the pro-rate for the week beginning February 26 be set at 975 standard cars of southern California navels, 25 cars less than the previous week, due to the easier trend prevailing currently. Florida estimates shipments for the week of February 26 at 1625 cars of oranges, 180 cars of tangerines and 1125 cars of grapefruit. The Florida market has declined somewhat from the level of recent weeks, their auction average for the current week being $5.36 or 29 cents less per box than the previous week. The California lemon market was about 30 cents per box higher for the week ending February 25. Demand for top quality fruit in sizes 300s and 360s was strong. Below normal supplies in practically all markets continued during the week. Shipments, however, were expected to total approximately 250 cars or about 20 cars more than the previous week. Anaheim Man At Young Repunishion's Leroy E. Lyon, who was recently elected pres-ident of the Young Republican Orange County unit, was elec- tive to the organization's state exe- tive board as general counsel; the annual state convention of Young Republicans held in Bakersfield over the weekend. Highlighting the conventio- was Governor Earl Warren's key note address welcoming the young politicos. He encouraged the stu- men to take an active part in preservation of world peace. The governor also urged them to to it that the government fostered a sound economy. Republican Congressman Ri- ard Nixon, marked his visit to a convention by a short talk on domestic and foreign affairs. The Congressman deplored the admin-istration's attempt to whitewash built for two, the horse and buggy, the huge arch over Center and Los Angeles streets for July 4 (Continued on Page 10) California's YOUNG REnual convention at Bakersfield officers of the Orange county delegation and program. Le-BR of the county board; Mrs. Be- is her husband, Ray, who whi ter, and Spencer Browning co-delegates. Anaheim Man At Young Repunishion's Leroy E. Lyon, who was recently elected pres-ident of the Young Republican Orange County unit, was elec- tive to the organization's state exe- tive board as general counsel; the annual state convention of Young Republicans held in Bakersfield over the weekend. Highlighting the conventio- was Governor Earl Warren's key note address welcoming the young politicos. He encouraged the stu- men to take an active part in preservation of world peace. The governor also urged them to to it that the government fostered a sound economy. Republican Congressman Ri- ard Nixon, marked his visit to a convention by a short talk on domestic and foreign affairs. The Congressman deplored the admin-istration's attempt to whitewash built for two, the horse and buggy, the huge arch over Center and Los Angeles streets for July 4 (Continued on Page 10) DECISION ON JEFFERSON SCHOOL SITE RESTS WITH BOARD TRUSTEES -- WHITNALL Planning Consultant Urges Study of Freeway Expansion Final decision to build the Thomas Jefferson school on proposed South street site is up to the Anaheim elementary board of trustees, according to Gordon Whitnall, planning consultant. Whitnall stated that the Anaheim city council and the city's planning commission held no authority toermine the school's location. They can act in an advisory city only, he said. Rented by the city of Anaheim in November to make a zoning surcharge, Whitnall addressed a group of 20 people at a public meeting at Fremont school auditorium today night, February 28. LAYMAN SPECIALIST Assifying himself, not as an art, but as a layman specialist in planning and city planning, Whitnall discussed the advent of the Ana Freeway and its imposition on the city of Anaheim. Exclusion under effect of the free-cross the western part of the would create new problems. Council Seeks Approval for Rent Decontrol Rent control will be a thing of the past for Anaheim in approximately 30 days, if the city council's resolution for decontrol is approved by Governor Earl Warren. The council completed the last step of the decontrolling program. Council Race Deadline Set At 12 Noon "Boney — Heying — Hoskins — Wisser — Fox — Knutzen — Ressler." The Anaheim city clerk, Charles Griffith, reeled off names of candidates for three available seats on the city council. Don't crowd. Walk. Don't run. Whoops, what am I saying . . . "don't run . . . Hmmm!" That's what you're doing isn't it. With two nomination papers still out, but with seven aspiring candidates to grace the Anaheim city ballots come April 11 spring elections, the councilman race becomes a serious political affair. Robert Boney and Oscar W. Approval for Rent Decontrol Rent control will be a thing of the past for Anaheim in approximately 30 days, if the city council's resolution for decontrol is approved by Governor Earl Warren. The council completed the last step of the decontrolling procedure by passing the resolution at its regular session Tuesday evening, March 28. Action on rent decontrol had been going on for several months. The action involved a survey by property owners, a filing of a petition, a city appraisal of the survey, and a final public hearing. Forward Approval Governor Warren's approval, if given, must be forwarded to the office of Tighe Woods, Federal Housing expeditor in Washington, D.C. When notice is received from the expeditor's office, the governor's approval has been given rent decontrolls will automatically be in force. Convention Delegates Signers of the nomination papers were: O. E. Hanson, Richard W. Gay, James R. Kilduff, Ervin Wadel, Paul C. Davidson, Earle H. Jackson, Robert L. Funseth, Frank Tausch, Al de Witt and La Verne Roquet. Heying is a druggist, living at 514 North Clementine street. He has served a full term of office and a year and a half of the unexpired term of the late H. E. W. Barnes. Mayor Charles Pearson appointed Heying to the vacancy. He also serves as director of recreation and commissioner of parks. Earnest F. Ganahl served as petition circulator for Heying. Signers of the petition were: Frank N. Bebs, Earle T. Jackson, John J. Dwyer, Elmire Brue, Sarah Inez/Loly, R. J. Quast, Leo J. Sheridan, Glen G. Fry, Oscar H. Renner, Ray D. Reafsnyder. Hoskins is a rancher living at 320 West Alberta street. Chief business activity is dealing in real estate. Ray D. Reafsnyder served as petition circulator for Hoskins. Signers of the petition were: Kenneth F. Hellyer, Mrs. Hildred (Continued on Page 7) CALIFORNIA'S YOUNG REPUBLICANS, who attended the annual convention at Bakersfield Saturday, included newly-elected members of the Orange county unit. The county unit prepared the negotiation and program. LeRoy E. Lyon, Jr., seated, is president of the county board; Mrs. Betty Trizinsky is secretary. Behind her is her husband, Ray, who with George Winand of Anaheim, cen-tral and Spencer Browning of the Santa Ana-Tustin unit, were delegates. Anaheim Man Elected State Exec. Young Republican Convention Anaheim's Leroy E. Lyon, Jr., was recently elected presi-dent of the Young Republican's state County unit, was elected to organization's state execu-oard as general counsel at annual state convention of the Republicans held in Bak-eld over the weekend. Inlightening the convention Governor Earl Warren's key address welcoming the young bos. He encouraged the state to take an active part in the eva-luation of world peace. The honor also urged them to see what the government fostered and economy. Publican Congressman Rich-ixon, marked his visit to the nation by a short talk on do-nd and foreign affairs. The pressman deplored the admin-ion's attempt to whitewash itself and the Hiss affair. The govern-ment, Congressman Nixon said, prohibited any agency to have access to vital records. A program drafted by members of the Orange county unit was offered as a state-wide program for progressive action. The Young Republicans elected officers, appointed committees and sub-committees. Resolutions passed during the convention went on record as favoring widespread implemента-tion of the Hoover committee reports. A resolution also favored a sliding scale reduction on farm subsidies. New state president of the organization is Donald Edward, succeeds Joe Holt of Los Angeles. George Bond of San Diego was elected vice-president. Additional elections and appointments will be held at a later date. Highway, Rail Representatives Speak on Freew'y Talks having significant bearing upon the Santa Ana Freeway controversy raging in Anaheim will be given during a general membership meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at a luncheon held in the Elks club Wednesday noon. The meeting, which is under the sponsorship of the C. of C. public relations committee in conjunction with the transportation committee, will hear Art C. Hugg, district freight agent for Southern Pacific Railway, speak on "Intentions of the Southern Pacific Rail Line Through Anaheim In the Future." Harold Springer, road engineers of Orange county, will discuss "Highways." The Freeway will be considered in both speeches and Springer's talk will bear out plans of the state and county highway commissions. The county highway commission is referred to as the county road department. Interested parties are welcome to sit in on the meeting. Anaheim Resident Shares Honor Roll William M. Poore of 711 S. Lem-on, Anaheim, son of Mrs. Alberta Poore of Big Bear Pines, was among the 92 Whittler college students named on the first semester honor roll.