anaheim-gazette 1950-06-13

ANAHEIM 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. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. 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 Anaheim Elks Observe Flag Day, June 14 Flay Day, which is celebrated come June 14, is one of those days which appears in red figures on some calendars but rarely make much of a ripple as far as an observance is concerned. It is heartening to note, therefore, that the Anaheim Elks will again honor the United States flag with an observance on Flag Day. The program, which will be held at the Elk's lodge on N. Los Angeles st., is open to the public and will begin at 8 o'clock in the evening. We urge all of you to take note of this event and go around to the Elk's lodge and help them pay tribute to our flag. The Los Angeles Times yesterday printed information on the display and treatment of Old Glory. Here in part is the story: DISPLAY The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset, hoisted briskly and lowered slowly; flown every day of the year, weather permitting, particularly on national and state holidays, on or near all public buildings. In procession with another flag, the flag should be on the marching right, but in the center if a line of flags is carried. When flown from the same-staff with other flags, the flag must al- It is necessary to have therefore, that the Anaheim Elks will again honor the United States flag with an observance on Flag Day. The program, which will be held at the Elk's lodge on N. Los Angeles st., is open to the public and will begin at 8 o'clock in the evening. We urge all of you to take note of this event and go around to the Elk's lodge and help them pay tribute to our flag. If our adding and subtracting holds up, it was 173 years ago that Congress assembled at Philadelphia to adopt a resolution to the effect: "The flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field representing a new constellation." Tradition (often disputed) tells us the original design of the flag was worked out by a committee consisting of George Washington, Robert Morris and George Ross. This same tradition then has it that the flag was made by Mrs. Betsy Ross. It received its baptism of fire at Fort Stanwix, New York, around August 3, 1777. There were alterations in the arrangement of its integral parts as recently as 1912, but despite these necessary changes it now commonly is regarded as the oldest ensign in the world. Yet, it also is the symbol of one of the youngest nations of the earth. It's connotations are those of energetic youth. Through more than a century and a half the recognized standard of the Republic, it is no mere fetish of a distant or alien past. Instead it signifies a constantly expanding democratic civilization. Great wars occur, parties and causes wax and wane, issues develop and decline, great leaders come and go. The continuity of the flag in American history, however, remains a living force; and the flag typifies the bond which links generation to generation, citizen to citizen, in perpetual unity. The flag is a principle of harmony and fellowship, a magnetic power of cohesion for all Americans. Commonplace as the waving of a flag becomes there still are many folks who do not know the main do's and don'ts of flying the flag. The writer is included in this group. The flag should be displayed only from sunrise to sunset, hoisted briskly and lowered slowly; flown every day of the year, weather permitting, particularly on national and state holidays, on or near all public buildings. In procession with another flag, the flag should be on the marching right, but in the center if a line of flags is carried. When flown from the same staff with other flags, the flag must always be at the peak. Against a wall with another flag, the flag should be on the observer's left, its staff in front of the other staff. FLAG IN MOURNING From a horizontal staff, the flag's union must be at the peak of the staff unless it is flown at half-mast. When suspended from a rope over a sidewalk, the flag must be hoisted out from the building union first. In a church or hall, the flag should be placed at the speaker's right. To fly at half-mast, the flag should be hoisted to the peak briefly, then lowered to the half-staff position. When used to cover a casket, the flag's union is at the head and over the left shoulder. When its condition makes the flag no longer fitting for display, it should be destroyed privately, preferably by burning. TREATMENT When being hoisted or lowered or when passing in parade, all persons present should face the flag, stand at attention and salute. Those in uniform should render the military salute. Civilians should stand with the right hand over the heart. The flag must not be permitted to touch the ground or trail in the water. It should never be used as a drapery. Never festooned, drawn into folds, but always allowed to fall free. It should not be draped on any vehicle. When displayed on a motor car, the flag's staff should be affixed firmly. Old Glory must not be used as a costume or part of an athletic uniform, nor should it be embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, or printed on paper napkins or boxes. It must not be lettered, nor used in any form of advertising. Nor should it be permitted to be soiled or damaged or used as a receptacle or wrapping. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago We have received with the compliments of Al Smith, a number of splendidly executed views for which he has our thanks and we would here hint to the public that, as this artist will remain in Anaheim only one month longer, it would be well to call on him immediately. His prices are low and his work unexcelled. Views from all parts of California are for sale. Richard Heiman was kept busy during the early part of the week receiving the assessments levied by the hotel association. They all pay promptly. Shippers of wine and brandy for Goodall, Nelson & Perkins line of steamers are requested to send memoranda of number of gallons capacity of the packages shipped. Frank Ey has returned from his visit to the metropolis and can be interviewed at his tonsorial establishment. 50 Years Ago The fourth annual commencement of the Orange County Business college will be held Tuesday evening, July 3, at the Santa Ana opera house. A fine literary and musical program will be given. George Nelson Briggs, the well-known humorist, will appear. The musical program will include Miss Molly Adella Brown, the famous soprano, Miss Blanch Rogers, pianist, H. Russell Ballard, cellist and Henri C. Babize, mandolin. Max Jacobson, the well-known Santa Ana merchant, was married to Miss Flora Davis, at the residence of the bride's mother at Santa Ana yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rabbi Hecht of Los Angeles officiated. Mr. Jacobsen is one of the most popular young men in Orange county, and his bride, who was formerly a resident of Anaheim, is one of the most charming of young ladies. We join the many friends of the young couple in wishing them a long life of happiness and prosperity. Mrs. Lloyd Bailey and two children arrived on Monday from Mazatlan, after an absence of nearly a year. She will remain during the summer and will return to Mazatlan in October. 25 Years Ago There was a beautiful wedding at St. Boniface church at 8:30 Monday morning, June 22. Miss Kathryn Montenyohl married the bride of Michael C. Rev. Father Browne office. The bride's attendant was Mrs.ola Lensing, while the grooms supported by Dr. George Mattis. The bride wore a white crepe trimmed with lace and a veil caught under brilliants and ribbon showers carried a bouquet of lilies in valley and brides roses in bridesmaid wore a dress of georgette, with hat and bow to match. The bride was given away her father, Frank Montenyohl, wedding presents were numerous and valuable, so them being a substantial Liberty bonds, a present from groom's father, George C. Shortly after the ceremony young couple left by boat for future home in Berkeley, Mr. Mattis is employed, and Mrs. Mattis expects to co-operate with her studies at the university; bride and groom have a friend in Anaheim and good wishes will follow there. BITING THE HAND THAT'S FEEDING HIM...TAFFY Colonel Quips No. 7 of Bill Abbott's the Florida citrus in years today and we icularly to call your t is reference to Minu he way it operates end of the article. The piling up that the co exchange signed with M is bad for the grower. cheaper fruit contract not announced in Cali only by Minute Maid. After this newspaper in the word from a news there and printed the Exchange now owes contract had been sigue that the $50 per ton ese of Minute Maid made contract for the California We think differently. T that any ton of Californi cias having 120 pound solids to the ton should $60 a ton ON THE TR grower. It can be dona that the exchange is a group doing any worry the concentrates deal a have more to say on th but here is Bill Abbott: The American housew only person who holds t to the future of the Flo industry and the tr WASHINGTON—It’s a peculiar thing about Congressman John S. Wood, the Georgia Democrat whose office took a $1000 fee from crippled boy for getting a $10,000 compensation bill passed by congress after the boy was hit by a U.S. Army truck. The peculiar thing that financially Wood is well off. As most Congressmen go, he is affluent, and his wife is a member of one of the big textile families of North Georgia. Yet, on top of the fee from Ralph Stanfield, the Congressman also enjoys a neat arrangement whereby he put his colored servant on the Congressional payroll. In other words, the servant served in the home of Congressman Wood while paid $50 a week by all the taxpayers. This is a way to solve the servant problem which every housewife wouldlish. Here is how the Congressman manipulated this piece of gravy. The servant’s name is William Bowler and he has been attached to the Wood family for years. When the Congressman became chairman of the Un-American activities committee in July 1945, he promptly shifted Fowler from his personal payroll to the payroll the committee as a janitor. Fowler’s salary—paid by Uncle Sam—was $191.86 a month, which is not bad pay for a janior, especially since he spent most of his time at the Wood home rather than at the capitol. However, he did appear at the committee rooms from time to time. Fowler stayed on the Un-American Activities committee payroll until Jan. 4, 1947. This was exactly the date that Congressman Wood ceased to be chairman. The Republicans took over and after that the post of janitor was abolished. The Republicans apparently felt that a janitor was not necessary, though Parnell Thomas, then chairman, padded the payroll in various other ways and is now in jail. Unique Law Partner It is also interesting that Congressman Wood kept his law partner, Carl Tallant on the government payroll as his office assistant for $7022. Eventhe greenest Congressman knows that it is illegal for a Congressman to take a fee in any case against the government; nor is his law office supposed to take such a fee if the Congressman is in any way involved. Most Congressmen separate themselves from their law offices as soon as they are elected, as for instance, Senator McMahon of Connecticut. However, Wood’s law partner sits right in the Congressman’s office, drawing a $7022 salary from the taxpayers. And enjoying this unique capacity, he exacted a fee of $1000 from crippled Ralph Stanfield, immediately after the latter received his government compensation. No wonder Congressman Wood immediately told the boy’s father to keep the matter very quiet. California Crime One of the most crushing defeats in the history of California politics was administered last week to the Republican attorney general, Fred N. Howser. Not only was he overwhelmingly defeated for the Democratic nomination, but he also ran last for the nomination in his own party. This was a significant fact in the California crime cleanup. For while Governor Warren has done his best to clean up California’s serious crime cancer, he has been powerless to do much because of the fact that his attorney general is independent of the governor and solely in charge of state law enforcement. The attorney general race, therefore, was locally almost as important as the race for governor; and here is one backstage factor responsible for Howser’s crushing defeat. Two years ago this commentator called Howser the friend of the gamblers, and described some of his alleged operations with the gamblers. Howser waited about a year and then sued for libel. Inside fact is that he didn’t want to sue, actually wrote a letter to his Washington attorneys, Herbert Bingham and Roger Robb, pointing out that a California court had indicted some of his agents in connection with the gambling racket, therefore the suit might not be wise. Bingham and Robb, however, wrote back that this should not deter him from suing Pearson; so the suit was filed. Later, however, when Attorney General Howser’s deposition and others were taken, one phase of my charges against him were proved—namely he was a friend of the gambler. With this part of his obviously lost, Howser is court and asked permission drop this part of his case twice Bolitha Laws, of the trict of Columbia courts get away with it. However, the fact that had stuck his neck out during he was not the gambler and then, by waking one part of his suit, we admit, in effect, that he friend of gamblers was not the voters of California; him have it with both and on both tickets. Nomad Prisoner A heart-rending story: 106 Jewish refugees who from the Nazis, then from munists, finally landed in Island, was unfolded to Truman the other day. Manny Celler of New York Fowler's salary—paid by Uncle Sam—was $191/86 a month, which is not bad pay for a janitor, especially since he spent most of his time at the Wood home rather than at the capitol. However, he did appear at the committee rooms from time to time. Fowler stayed on the Un-Ameri-ian Activities committee payroll 25 Years Ago There was a beautiful wedding at St. Boniface church at 8 o'clock Monday morning, June 22, when Miss Kathryn Montenyohl became the bride of Michael C. Mattis, Rev. Father Browne officiating. The bride's attendant was Miss Viola Lensing, while the groom was supported by Dr. George Edward Mattis. The bride wore a dress of white crepe trimmed with point rince and a veil caught up with brilliants and ribbon showers. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and brides roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of orchid borgette, with hat and bouquet in match. The bride was given away by her father, Frank Montenyohl. The wedding presents were numerous, beautiful and valuable, one of them being a substantial sum of liberty bonds, a present from the room's father, George C. Mattis. Shortly after the ceremony the young couple left by boat for their future home in Berkeley, where Mr. Mattis is employed, and where Mrs. Mattis expects to continue her studies at the university. Both bride and groom have a host of friends in Anaheim and many good wishes will follow them. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Oelke, 733 North Clementine street, are receiving the congratulations of their friends on the birth of an eight-pound son, born Tuesday morning. California Crime One of the most crushing defeats in the history of California politics was administered last Later, however, when Attorney General Howser's deposition and others were taken, one phase of my charges against Maim Street by Ralph Stein THE DOCTOR SAID TO HUMOR HIM HE DOESN'T KNOW HE LOST A RACE WITH A TRUCK AT ELM AND FIFTH Travelers Safety Service Colony Quips No. 7 of Bill Abbott's articles on the Florida citrus industry appear today and we wish particularly to call your attention to his reference to Minute Maid and the way it operates toward the end of the article. The evidence is piling up that the contract the Exchange signed with Minute Maid is bad for the grower. This is the cheaper fruit contract which was not announced in California but only by Minute Maid in Florida. After this newspaper had received the word from a news source back there and printed the story then the Exchange acknowledged the contract had been signed and said that the $50 per ton escape clause of Minute Maid made it a good contract for the California grower. We think differently. We believe that any ton of California valencias having 120 pound of soluble solids to the ton should be worth $60 a ton ON THE TREE to the grower. It can be done; it seems that the exchange is the only group doing any worrying about the concentrates deal and we will have more to say on this subject, but here is Bill Abbott: The American housewife is the only person who holds the answer to the future of the Florida citrus industry and the trend of the national concentrate sales were to consumers who otherwise would not have bought any citrus product. At that, however, concentrate in February was slightly under its sales volume in November, leading to one theory that its demand was levelling off, at least, at offered prices. Tomato Juice Price Tomato juice, strongest competitor of orange juice, has remained almost level in price with big sales increases every time orange juice goes up in price. Researchers point out that comparisons between this and last year of necessity must be inconclusive. The big gain in concentrate, for example, was on a completely new and untried market, and bad weather in Northern cities may be a considerable factor in the decrease in overall sales. All of which leaves the industry in a very uncertain position with some declaring outright that prices were too high, and others saying with equal vehemence that they haven't found their new upper level yet. The latter group points to the higher price of California fruit and groves for years over those of Florida, and brings from the former the retort, "Yes, but look at California now. Apparently, there is a counter-answer for every answer the industry seeks. That is why many call it a "crazy" business, and one which reached its highest affluence in spite of what anybody did about it. But one fact seems to be axiomatic, that as prices go up, sales tend to drop. That leaves the big question of how much prices could him were proved—namely, that he was a friend of the gamblers. With this part of his libel suit obviously lost, Howser went into court and asked permission to drop this part of his case, and Justice Bolitha Laws, of the U.S. District of Columbia court, let him get away with it. However, the fact that Howser had stuck his neck out by claiming he was not the friend of gamblers and then, by withdrawing one part of his suit, was forced to admit, in effect, that he was the friend of gamblers was not lost on the voters of California. They let him have it with both barrels and on both tickets. Nomad Prisoners A heart-rending story of how 106 Jewish refugees, who fled first from the Nazis, then from the communists, finally landed at Ellis Island, was unfolded to President Truman the other day by Rep. Manny Celler of New York. The American housewife is the only person who holds the answer to the future of the Florida citrus industry and the trend of the current concentrate situation, and she isn't telling. Maybe she hasn't made up her mind herself, at least, not collectively. Conflicting Factors That could be one interpretation from market surveys and analyses, but many conflicting factors and conditions enter into the summaries that make them far from being completely decisive. The most recent market report of the United States Department of Agriculture showed orange sales in all forms (fresh, canned and concentrate) were down 8 per cent under a year ago, but the overall price was up 13 per cent. Sales of concentrate — dream child of the industry — were up 24 per cent over January of last year, when little of it was being produced, while fresh fruit sales were down 21 per cent and cannot single strength down 22 per cent. The report was made through February and includes all citrus areas. It indicated that half the senhim were proved—namely, that he was a friend of the gamblers. With this part of his libel suit obviously lost, Howser went into court and asked permission to drop this part of his case, and Justice Bolitha Laws, of the U.S. District of Columbia court, let him get away with it. However, the fact that Howser had stuck his neck out by claiming he was not the friend of gamblers and then, by withdrawing one part of his suit, was forced to admit, in effect, that he was the friend of gamblers was not lost on the voters of California. They let him have it with both barrels and on both tickets. Nomad Prisoners A heart-rending story of how 106 Jewish refugees, who fled first from the Nazis, then from the communists, finally landed at Ellis Island, was unfolded to President Truman the other day by Rep. Manny Celler of New York. Florida, and brings from the former retort, "Yes, but look at California now. Apparently, there is a counter answer for every answer the industry seeks. That is why many call it a "crazy" business, and one which reached its highest affluence in spite of what anybody did about it. But one fact seems to be axiomatic, that as prices go up, sales tend to drop. That leaves the big question of how much prices could go up before the economic house topples as it did two seasons ago. Clues, but no answers, may be found in these latest reports from retail centers: Reports Cincinnati-Buyers and brokers of canned citrus are buying from hand to mouth so as not to get caught with a lot of high priced juice on their hands if the price takes a sudden drop. Portsmouth, Ohio—All whole sale grocers praised frozen citrus concentrate even though in some cases it has been taking citrus juice business away from them. Many indicated a desire to get into distributorships on the frozen deal. Typical of the present trend were the figures of one large chain handling both canned and frozen concentrate: Canned juice volume, off 30 per cent; tomato juice volume, up 28 per cent, concentrate, up 18 per cent. Chicago—One produce manager of a small chain reported his fresh fruit sales were off 40 per cent this year as compared to last year. He attributed this drop to frozen concentrate. He reported the recent price increases on frozen concentrate had stimulated sales of fresh citrus, and fresh fruit was moving very well now. Boston—Orders for canned citrus continues on a small lot basis. The volume for frozen concentrate is lower. Retail prices were averaging 33 cents. Limited cabinet space has all brands fighting for choice space with the exception of distributors and packers who are putting their own cabinets in stores. Prices at retail have risen along with prices of fresh fruit. Baltimore—Canned citrus juice sales are about as reported in the last few weeks with higher prices slowing down movement. New York—It is obvious that higher frozen concentrate prices are definitely slowing sales and causing Mrs. Shopper to become more price conscious than ever. And, finally, he comes down into the backyard again and constructs a wooden shack as a kind of clubroom for his pals. He posts a sign on the door: "Grownups — stay out! This mears you!!" He usually has a lock on his shanty, too. And that shows he now has a personal sense of property. For a few years he doesn't to any more building. He is busy with finishing school and going through the cocoon agony of becoming an adult. After he gets a job and marries, he starts dreaming again of place really his own. Whether he actually does buy a home or stays a renter the rest of his days, he never forgets the thrill of that first jungle lean-to in his parents' living room, the cave, tree house and shanty in the backyard. The yearning is there, inherited across the ages. For home stands for security much more than it does for mere pride of possession. And the longer he goes without his own home the more he wants it—in his heart, no matter what his mouth says. My trouble is I can't make up my mind what kind of a home I really want. At first all I wanted was a log cabin like he one Thoreau lived in at Walden pond. But this was impractical. I couldn't build it. I knew if I went into the woods and cut down a tree—it would fall on me. That's how inept I am. Once I even was run over by a milk wagon. Later came the grandoise period. I wanted an estate with formal gardens and a huge 46-room mansion with 47 hathrooms — something crawling with 17th century draperies and Italian Renaissance marble. I didn't give up this dream merely because it would require $3,000,000. Who knows—a kind millionaire might leave me that. "Why, it would take 30 servants to staff a place like that," a friend told me. Well, that ended that. Who wants 30 maids and butlers pad-padding about his halls? Every Sunday for the last 13 years I've spent most of the day going through the real estate sections, mentally buying a home one moment, discarding it the next. There's something wrong with them all. It looks now as though my dream house—if I ever get it—will be quite difficult to achieve. Nomad Prisoners A heart-rending story of how 106 Jewish refugees, who fled first from the Nazis, then from the communists, finally landed at Ellis Island, was unfolded to President Truman the other day by Rep. Manny Celler of New York. The refugees escaped Nazi tyranny before the war and settled in Shanghai. Then a new terror beset them as the red army overran China. Again they fled—this time hoping to find sanctuary in the United States. However, immigration authorities at San Francisco couldn't clear them since they had no passports. So the 106 Homeless men, women and children were put aboard a "sealed" train and taken across the continent to Ellis Island for deportation back to Germany. During the trip they looked out of the train windows at what to them was a land of dreams. They could see the majestic Rockies, the broad prairies, the fertile, well-kept Iowa farmland, the Mississippi, the great industries of the East. But they couldn't leave the train. The doors were locked and guarded. "The tragic thing is that they are so close and yet so far from the one thing they seek—freedom," Celler explained to the president. "Though in the greatest home of liberty, they are still prisoners." The New York Congressman urged that the 106 nomads be allowed to remain in the United States until his Displaced Persons bill becomes law—after which those who passed a "screening" test would be allowed to make permanent homes here. Much moved, Truman said: "These people are not sacks of potatoes. They are human beings. We've got to help them."