anaheim-gazette 1950-05-15

ANAHEM GAZETTE Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1879, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: 50c per month by carrier or $5 per year by carrier or mail. Officers: Mrs. Henry Kuehel, Theodore B Kuchel, Max Bealer, Thomas Kuchel THEODORE B. KUCHEL ... Publisher MAX BESLER ... Assistant Publisher ROBERT FUNSETH ... Managing Editor WILLARD GREGORY ... City Editor NEIL STANLEY ... Display Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND ... Classified Advertising Manager More Civic Interest The congress of planners convening in Anaheim for Civic Progress Week proved many things. Among them is the fact the officials and committeemen of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce are on the ball in offering the public a program of civic planning and achievement; a program in which the entire community can participate and support. The city, indeed, owes a vote of thanks to Clyde Nickle, E. W. Moeller, Warren Ashleigh, Clyde Cromer, Oscar Solter, Joe B. Collings, Don Derr, John Stranahan, and the others who worked so hard to bring Civic Progress Week to Anaheim. The speakers were excellent. The forums well presented. Only immediately contacting the large parking area. The parking lot is landscaped and funnel-shaped so that all pedestrians alighting from parked cars are "steered" by the shortest route to the buildings without even so much as an alley to cross. The venture has been an overwhelming success. In Anaheim, we have had the same thinking. Instead of allowing our business district to become a "diminishing factor", as in some other cities where there is inadequate parking, Anaheim has free, off-street parking as the result of clear thinking and leadership in our City Council, City Planning commission, and in the Chamber of Commerce where the proposal originated. The city, indeed, owes a vote of thanks to Clyde Nickle, E. W. Moeller, Warren Ashleigh, Clyde Cromer, Oscar Solter, Joe B. Collings, Don Derr, John Stranahan, and the others who worked so hard to bring Civic Progress Week to Anaheim. The speakers were excellent. The forums well presented. Only thing missing was a huge (and we mean huge) turnout of local citizens to hear the speeches and to get fired up about what a swell place Anaheim is. Limitations on space to seat people was the big factor in restricting "huge" community participation, another was the lack of proper publicity and explanation on the part of local newspapers in building up the real and serious purpose of the week, and a third was the impossibility of presenting the type of program which attracts the public to such affairs. This latter point can be traceable directly to space limitations. Talking to some of those folks who had a hand in the backscenes management of the week, we find there is plenty of realization of the necessity for overcoming the shortcomings listed in the paragraph above — in order to achieve fuller community participation. One idea—and an excellent one—is to hold some of the meetings in the Greek Theatre, complete with music and entertainment in keeping with the serious and useful purpose of the week. That, combined with good speakers, would attract and hold widespread interest and participation in the project. Some of the most serious and dignified public causes in this nation of ours are solidly put across with attractive entertainment supplementing an interesting and informative public service program. And, that type of program would be a natural for the newspapers in "building up" interest in the affair. Now, here are some notes on the Civic Progress Week doings: Harry S. Anderson, general manager of the Broadway-Crenshaw store in Los Angeles, addressed the luncheon meeting at the Elks club Thursday. He told the story behind the huge Crenshaw operation. Congested business districts, he said, with no adequate parking facilities are not desirable as locations for stores. In Anaheim, we have had the same thinking. Instead of allowing our business district to become a "diminishing factor", as in some other cities where there is inadequate parking, Anaheim has free, off-street parking as the result of clear thinking and leadership in our City Council, City Planning commission, and in the Chamber of Commerce where the proposal originated. Gordon Whitnall, dean of planning engineers and the outstanding man in his field, addressed the same luncheon group. He pointed out that cities are now suffering from "traffic erosion". Shopping districts that used to benefit from high traffic count are now suffering from traffic congestion. In many cities—the dollars that used to be spent by people who came "down town" to shop, are now being forced into the outer perimeters where parking is possible. The highlight of the planners' Civic Progress week was the address given by Dr. A. M. Zarem, outstanding scientist, to the Community Planning banquet, Thursday evening. He emphasized that wealth must be produced by growing it, digging it out of the ground, or manufacturing it. In California, it is impossible to grow or dig enough wealth to support our swelling population. The only answer is manufacturing. It is a matter of industry or short rations with a lot of unappeased hunger. Dr. Zarem told the story of two men who pooled their money to go into business. They bought a barrel of wine and started out into the desert to sell it. They had just 25 cents left of their original capital. The man who held the quarter got thirsty in the desert heat. He bought a drink from his partner and paid for it with the quarter. Presently the partner bought a drink and passed the quarter back. Of course, they eventually wound up with a hang-over and no wine. They still had the quarter between them but were bankrupt of goods. The story illustrates the situation of Southern California without industry. Only a producing manufacturing economy can bring in enough wealth and job opportunities to support the population increases that are taking place. It is a matter of providing jobs after a three day's boutique gripe. Tom McFadden and Arley have graduated from University after a four course. Miss Marie Horstman leed week for an extended week friends in San Francisco. Miss Ruth Smith, date Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith angelthorpe avenue, is he Berkeley for the summer. 75 Years Ag It is rumored that a bar established in Anaheim be fall. John Fischer has rem dwelling house to hi where he will hereafter The Episcopal Sunday will meet as usual in hall at 10 o'clock. J. F. Guirado announces self as a candidate for c sessor. John P. Zeyn has returned a trip to San Francisco. WASHINGTON — Short Congressman Parnell Republican, went to jailary kickbacks, this column ed to a Democratic Convict Victor Wickersham of O who seemed guilty of monkey business withgressional payroll. Specified that: 1. Wickersham was paid employee, James W. Taylor a year, though aforesaid actually worked as sales the Herd Equipment co Oklahoma City. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 25 Years Ago Colors popular in the French Renaissance period, 400 years ago, royal, red, white, black and gold—greet the eye of the visitor to the Fifth Annual California Valencia Orange show now in progress, while his ear enjoys the seductive strains of Italian melody, rendered by the Santa Monica Italian band. Many thousands have visited the show and gone away, declaring that this festival in honor of King Valencia is the most beautiful thing that ever happened and many more are yet to come who will render the same verdict. The entertainment features are under capable management and are all that can be desired, embracing the best in music, both instrumental and vocal, dancing, etc. Uncle John and Uncle Remus, of KHJ and Mary of the juvenile and other artists assisting appeared on Monday. They were greeted by a nice crowd and their entire program was most pleasing and varied. 50 Years Ago Edward D. Marion and Miss Addie E. Hunt of this city were married at Santa Ana on Monday morning. Lewis & Zeus have purchased a new open buggy from Max Jacobson, the Santa Ana vehicle dealer. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church will meet with Mrs. Fay Thursday afternoon. John Hartung was out yesterday Nothing Too Big for Us By Doug Ryan NATIONAL DEBT IT'S AN OPTICAL ILLUSION! I DON'T BELIEVE IT'S REAL! TAXPAYERS DOUG RYAN after a three day's bout with la grippe. Tom McFadden and Arthur Stailey have graduated from Stanford University after a four year's course. Miss Marie Horstman leaves next week for an extended visit with friends in San Francisco. Miss Ruth Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Smith of Orangethorpe avenue, is home from Berkeley for the summer vacation. 75 Years Ago It is rumored that a bank will be established in Anaheim before next fall. John Fischer has removed his dwelling house to his vineyard where he will hereafter reside. The Episcopal Sunday School will meet as usual in Enterprise hall at 10 o'clock. J. F. Guirado announces himself as a candidate for county assessor. John P. Zeyn has returned from a trip to San Francisco. WASHINGTON — Shortly after Congressman Parnell Thomas, Republican, went to jail for salary kickbacks, this column pointed to a Democratic Congressman, Victor Wickersham of Oklahoma, who seemed guilty of certain monkey business with his Congressional payroll. Specifically, I showed that: 1. Wickersham was paying one employee, James W. Taylor, $7,720 a year, though aforesaid Taylor actually worked as salesman for the Herd Equipment company of Oklahoma City. Wickersham's secretary, Aubrey Witt, at that time in Oklahoma. Matthews was the man who worked in the Congressman's real estate office but drew money from the Congressional office. "Mr. Wickersham finally reached me tonight after several efforts and undying persistence," Matthews wrote. "He told me to do exactly what I had planned to do anyway, keep my mouth shut. Amazing how a man's magnanimity increases in direct proportion to the duress under which he is subjected. He, out of the clear blue sky, asked me how I would like to help with the Census . . . his remark was plainly forced, but he said it . . . adding whipping cream to the dessert, he continued: 'How would you like to go to West Point?' These sudden offers to Matthews came "out of the clear blue sky" the exact day this column exposed Wickersham's queer salary setup. The proffered Census job meant extra money for Matthews. He had also long dreamed of going to West Point. The Congressman knew this. Maybe he was afraid his young clerk would talk. Four days later—December 16—real estate employee Matthews wrote Witt another warning letter in Oklahoma: "Be discretionary in conversing with my folks," he said. "The information I've doled out to them is meager, and I don't want a lot of explaining to do about various matters . . ." SACRAMENTO — How much does government cost? Based on California's estimated 10 million population federal, state, county and city government costs each person $462.46 per year. Colony Quips Over the titters of the staff (sic) this column reached out and pulled the following yarn out of the AP machine. (We are getting up-to-date too, thank you, and find it much easier to clip the stuff right off the machine where all the words are even spelled right.) As a matter of fact, you all know what we mean: Anaheim has been conditioned to wire news until the Gazette started daily and you can believe us when we say that only a minimum of this stuff will be used—but, doggone it sure is easy. This story that follows made us sort of mad. We want to see someone do something for the orange grower except give him a line of talk—and we don't mean Uncle Sam either. Most any grower you meet and talk to these days is wise to what his sales department lacks—except overhead. He can't be kidded any more. He knows that Florida is going ahead with every intention of putting out that 20 million gallons of frozen concentrate this year, if they can get the fruit, and that the product is moving out and that there is no backlog. He knows it now if he reads the last sentence. But here is the article by Ovid A. Martin, AP Farm Writer: "Go and see Europe for yourself!" "So the world-minded American Farm Bureau Federation is advising its members. Even better, it is arranging a special tour, taking in Great Britain, France, Western Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium." "This offer of a travel service buildings) ..... 6.10 SACRAMENTO — How much does government cost? Based on California's estimated 10 million population federal, state, county and city government costs each person $462.46 per year. The cost of federal government amounts to $310 out of every citizen pocket. State government takes $89.60; county government $43.19; and city government $19.86. How is this money used? On the federal level the $310 is spent in approximately this manner: For national defense ... $13.43 International aid ... $5.40 Interest on public debt... $5.72 Veterans affairs ... $6.76 Agricultural aid ... $2.83 Social security ... $1.97 Public works ... $1.81 Housing ... $4.99 Atomic energy ... $6.67 On the state level the $89.60 is spent in the following manner: Education— Apportionment to public schools ... $18.50 School building aid ... 2.71 Teachers retirement ... .76 Miscellaneous ... .72 University of California ... 2.76 State colleges ... 1.50 Social welfare and public health— Aid to aged ... $10.32 Aid to blind ... .50 Aid to children ... 1.51 Tuberculosis ... .34 Miscellaneous ... .39 Social welfare agencies ... .53 Public works— Projects including county roads ... $2.08 Veterans housing ... .16 Miscellaneous ... .04 Public works including highways ... 12.82 Capital outlay (state A. Martin, AP Farm Writer: "Go and see Europe for yourself!" "So the world-minded American Farm Bureau Federation is advising its members. Even better, it is arranging a special tour, taking in Great Britain, France, Western Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium. This offer of a travel service buildings) ..... 6.10 Subventions— County payment from gas, liquor and motor vehicle taxes ..... $ 6.97 City payments from same sources ..... 4.23 State hospitals ..... 3.18 State prisons ..... 1.47 Agriculture ..... 7.44 Fiscal affairs ..... 2.06 Veterans affairs ..... .47 National Guard ..... .19 Natural resources ..... 1.59 The county spends your $43.19 as follows: General government ..... $ 5.15 Personal and property protection ..... 4.60 Health and sanitation ..... 1.87 Highways and bridges ..... 4.87 Recreation ..... 4.33 Charities and corrections ..... 22.37 Education ..... 35.75 Miscellaneous ..... 15.25 The cities spend your $19.86 a follows: General government ..... $ 2.87 Protection to person and property ..... 9.32 Public health ..... 6.22 Sanitation ..... 2.26 Streets ..... 4.48 Charities and corrections ..... 1.85 Miscellaneous ..... 2.75 Education ..... 2.80 Recreation ..... 2.62 These, then, are the costs of government. Are you paying your share and are you getting your money's worth? The above figures are prepared from the reports of the U.S. secretary of the treasury and state controller Thomas H. Kuchel. may appear outside the scope of a big farm organization, whose main object has been to sponsor government policies designed to help farmers solve their economic problems. "But President Allan B. Kline says the day has come when the American farmer can no longer afford to let his thinking be limited by the boundaries of his farm or country-side. "Since he became head of the special department devoted to the Farm Bureau, Kline has set up a study of foreign affairs and interpretation of overseas developments to bureau members. "Advertising the European tour in its monthly magazine, The Nation's Agriculture, the Federation says: "This trip offers you the opportunity to study for yourself conditions abroad that have puzzled you. "How does the British farmer fare under the 'Welfare State' of that nation? (Kline charges that the Truman administration is attempting to 'regiment' American farmers with the Brannan farm plan.) "Have our ECA funds been effective in restoring the economies of Western European nations?" (Kline has been a warm advocate of the administration's foreign aid program.) "The Farm Bureau tour will start from New York May 23 with an airplane trip to London. It will end June 21 with return flight" TEMPERATURES YESTERDAY High Low San Francisco 52 47 Oakland 58 51 Sacramento 74 46 Los Angeles 66 58 Hakerfield 59 60 Portland 66 38 Spokane 71 42 Reno 79 36 Phoenix 95 59 Salt Lake City 78 50 Fort Worth 84 59 Chicago 80 52 Washington 74 56 New York 64 49 New Orleans 84 65 Pensacola 77 69 Seattle 63 40 from Frankfort, Germany. It will cost $1,390 per person." Ed's. P.S.: Where does this put the orange grower? The way we sell our oranges only the guys who handle them get to go on trips. 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