anaheim-gazette 1950-06-19

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 $5 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatchs. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BESLER Assistant Publisher ROBERT FUNSETH Managing Editor WILLARD GREGORY City and Sports Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager Little bunny, big cop There are some ways of making a living which it seems to us require men who have strong stomachs, good nerves, plenty of patience—and, to withstand abuse cheerfully, have plenty of love for their fellow man. In this category, we would include: Truant officers. Dog catchers. Chamber of Commerce managers. Second hand car dealers. And COFS. The reason this all came up was because we got to thinking about that Anaheim cop who last week put on a stern face and "booked" a most attractive (but lost) rabbit for the Gazette cameraman. It was patrol the dark streets so that you may sleep in undisturbed slumber. Up to now, everything is swell. The cops are okay. But, how about that poor cop who has to hang it on you when you overstay the parking meter? Your remarks start off something like this: "$?%$&—'&½-, etc., and end up with the cop's name. Then there's the cop who has to call you down for speeding. He's a blankety-blank. Of course, it doesn't make you want to embrace the cop who asks you to move along in traffic when you want to linger over something. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago Sailing and steam vessels are becoming quite frequent visitors at Santa Monica. The revenue cutter Rusk paid a visit there Thursday. M. Calisher, Esq., has returned from a short business trip to San Francisco. The new lock boxes in the post-office will be ready for use early next week. G. L. Russell, Esq., of Santa Ana informs us that he is a candidate for the office of assessor of Los Angeles county. 25 Years Ago J. M. Kluthe and son, Hubert, left this week for a two month's visit with relatives in Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Kluthe lives on the Garden Grove road. He is making the trip to attend the golden wedding of his parents. He has not been home since coming to California 25 years ago. John A. Eymann is engaged in the pleasant task of distributing orange money, having disposed of his fine crop of Valencias at fancy prices. He informs us that growers are netting as high as $1300 per acre for their fruit, and that the crop has come to be the backbone of Southern California. The yield this year is not so large, but you overstay the parking meter? Your remarks start off something like this: "$?%$&—'&½-, etc., and end up with the cop's name. Then there's the cop who has to call you down for speeding. He's a blankety-blank. Of course, it doesn't make you want to embrace the cop who asks you to move along in traffic when you want to linger over something. In fact, you should have heard what we said when we caught a $2 fine in almost the first hour we turned up in Anaheim—all on account of a "misunderstanding" over the parking meters. Well, that is what makes the job of being a cop tough. That's where he catches all the abuse. That's what makes him long for the day when he'll be running a little chicken farm. So, if you ever have a brush with the law, just ease your own temper and make, the occasion pleasanter for all concerned by gritting your teeth and thinking of the lost bunny, the kids being escorted across school crossings, and the late night prowl car. You know, it makes so much sense, that we almost forgive the cop who hung the two-buck ticket on our car. Though Secretary made some high-sounding announcements that he was a break to small business office did just the opposite water-cooler deal. Her unfortunate facts in time and no excuse for the Army has recently completely unwarrantedism toward Westinghouse company in the buying coolers. When the Chicago termasters office required $100,000 worth of waft it received 16. One W bid did not come up to tions, which under regulations should have Westinghouse from th contract. This was protested byroc Refrigeration co Glen Riddle, Pa. How Sunroc protested, the M. Calisher, Esq., has returned from a short business trip to San Francisco. The new lock boxes in the post-office will be ready for use early next week. G. L. Russell, Esq., of Santa Ana informs us that he is a candidate for the office of assessor of Los Angeles county. It is said that Chavez, the bandido, is lurking in the vicinity of Elizabeth Lake. County Recorder Gillette has been busy lately with the mortgages of this (Los Angeles) county. The sum total of mortgage indebtedness last year was $12,000,000. On the basis of a San Francisco assessment it would be over $25,-000,000. 50 Years Ago Mr. Asher of the firm of Harris and Falkenstein has rented the Lewis home on Center street. He will move into it with his family of wife and two little daughters early next month. Miss Mamie Witte returned to Los Angeles after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Fred Crist. On Monday C. H. Nickey was awarded the contract for plumbing the new Masonic building in Fullerton. While Henry Albrecht, the young son of our fellow townsman of that name, was standing on the fence, looking at some pigs, a few days ago at his father's residence on Lemon Street, he slipped and fell and sustained a serious laceration of his hand from a protruding nail. He is recovering and will soon no doubt be ready to look at some more pigs. John A. Eymann is engaged in the pleasant task of distributing orange money, having disposed of his fine crop of Valencias at fancy prices. He informs us that growers are netting as high as $1300 per acre for their fruit, and that the crop has come to be the backbone of Southern California. The yield this year is not so large, but quality is the best for many years, and eastern prices are very good. John Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bradley of 805 South Citron street, graduated with high honors with the class of 1925 at Harvard University. He received the degree of medical doctor with "Cum Laude" honors. He will spend some time in the Boston City hospital where he was assigned as an interne. Bradley graduated from the Anaheim high school with the class of '16. His mother and brother, Eugene, were present at the commencement exercises at Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cackett and their daughter Miss Nellie Sackett are automobiling in Oregon and other points in the North country. Mr. Sackett spent some of his youthful days in the region of Mt. Hood and is looking over his old stamping ground. They will return in September. Falling of the ancient bell tower of Santa Barbara Mission was one of the irreparable disasters caused by the temblor Monday morning. For 150 years it has stood a monument to its builders who carried Christianity into the region and its bells have daily rung out their message to the people. But now they are buried under the wreckage of the tower which for a century and a half upheld them. I may be rebuilt but it will never be the same. SUMMER'S FOUR HORSEMEN POISON IVY SUNBURN SORE MUSCLES HAY FEVER VACATIONLAND AFFAIRS OF EARL G. WATER SACRAMENTO (Washington) July 1st a drastic new of regulation for state mobiles will be instituted to result in usings to the taxpayer in several millions of dollars. For the abuse of state has been flagrant and there has been tremendous usage and a complete management of the stronger rolling stock. The increasingly true overreaction. At the present time has a capital investment than $10 million in it. It owns over 5,000 pass an average of one for state employees. But the large percentage employees are clerks,ographers, institution others who have no need Eliminating these world fact is that almost employee outside of the brackets has a car assis. Many of these employees desk jobs and seldom their offices. However had a state car and use to which cars, stances, have been put transportation to and for employees' home. It has not been unstate cars to be used errands, transportation aters, family outings, week-end trips. And even been instances employees have loaded car and gone off on. WASHINGTON—It looks as if small business was getting the same old run-around from the Army-Navy, and that big business was getting the juicy plums, some of them illegally. During the war, the brass hats contended that the urgency of placing orders forced them to concentrate on big companies. Result was that six corporations handled 60 per cent of all war contracts. Now, however, with plenty of time and no excuse for favoritism, the Army has recently shown completely unwarranted favoritism toward Westinghouse Electric company in the buying of water coolers. Though Secretary Johnson made some high-sounding speeches when he took office, announcing that he would give a break to small business, his office did just the opposite in the water-cooler deal. Here are the unfortunate facts in the case: When the Chicago Army Quartermasters office requested bids on $100,000 worth of water coolers, it received 16. One Westinghouse bid did not come up to specifications, which under procurement regulations should have barred Westinghouse from that part of the contract. This was protested by the Sunroc Refrigeration company of Glen Riddle, Pa. However, when Sunroc protested, the Army brazoned round and permitted Westinghouse to change its specifications. This change was made even though the bids already had been closed. Army Is Overruled Orville Morrison, president of Sunroc, took his case up to the office of Secretary Johnson, but got nowhere. Secretary Johnson's speeches about a fair deal to small business apparently meant nothing. Finally, however, Congressman Manny Celler of New York, in charge of the House monopoly inquiry, got busy, placed the matter before the General Accounting office. There, forthright Lindsay Warren, watchdog of the treasury, promptly declared the Army's acceptance of the Westinghouse bid illegal. It took great patience and a lot of work to unravel all this red tape, however, which is one reason Congressman Buchanan of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Lobbying committee, has sent a questionnaire to big corporations asking the cost of their offices in Washington. What Buchanan has in mind is that big companies spend millions maintaining not only Washington offices, but hotel apartments where they entertain Army officers with a view to getting contracts. Small companies such as Sunroc can't afford this "entertainment" expense. Yet when Congressman Buchanan, Democrat, sent out his questionnaire it brought immediate protests from Congressman Brown of Ohio, O'Hara of Minnesota, and Halleck of Indiana—the Republicans on his committee. Base-Fiddle Ching Cy Ching, who, at six feet four inches, towers above most of his fellow men and has hands like hams, has the thankless job of trying to settle Uncle Sam's strikes. At the age of 72 he left the U.S. Rubber company to try to help his government with its labor relations and though he gets kicked around by both sides, has done an amazingly good job. If Ching wanted to, he could write a fascinating book about stroking John L. Lewis's mane, coaxing U.S. Steel, and trying to get milk for Washington babies. But probably he will never write the book. The orther day, however, he was telling a close circle of friends about trying to settle the coal strike, and of going up the back stairs of New York hotels trying to avoid newsmen during his talks with John L. Lewis. "I imagine," said Mrs. Ching, as she looked up at her 250-pound husband, "trying to hide a bass fiddle." Backstage Apology Real facts seldom catch up with the headlines, especially when so much is done behind closed doors. However, a former OSS agent, Archbold Van Beuren of New York, contritely apologized to the Senate committee investigating the McCarthy charges last week. This fact was little known. Much better known were the earlier headlines, spread by Senator McCarthy when he read a sensational telegram from Van Beuren on the Senate floor. In the telegram Van Beuren charged that Senate investigators probing Amerasia were not interested in getting the true facts, and that when they met with him, they chiefly tried to discredit McCarthy's witnesses. Dewitt MacKenzie AP Foreign Affairs The parliament of many has under conspiracy measures might well be studied nations of our trouble. That is a proposal by Chancellor Adenaian Democratic party would prohibit the sale or sale of warlike tern Germany. It aims at the Allied High Command forces it gives German children. This odd measure... Maim Street by Ralph Stein USED CAR VALUE THAT'S FOR ME! THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF THE USED CAR LOT... ON THE ROAD... H'MM, NO BRAKES, NO LIGHTS, COCKEYED STEERING, NO ETC.ETC. Carthy charges last week. This fact was little known. Much better known were the earlier headlines, spread by Senator McCarthy when he read a sensational telegram from Van Beuren on the Senate floor. In the telegram Van Beuren charged that Senate investigators probing Amerasia were not interested in getting the true facts, and that when they met with him, they chiefly tried to discredit McCarthy's witnesses. Later, however, the author of this telegram came to Washington, appeared before the committee and completely revamped his story. He admitted that the telegram had been cooked up by McCarthy himself, along with Scripps-Howard newspaper reporter Frederick Woltman who is chiefly behind the Amerasia probe, and by Robert Morris, the bitterly partisan Republcan counsel for the Senate committee. Van Beuren testified that Morris and Woltman first proposed that he send McCarthy the telegram accusing Senate investigators of whitewash. Then McCarthy himself sent a telegram suggesting certain ideas, which Van Beuren then sent back as his own. Later McCarthy read to the Senate the telegram which he himself had inspired accusing the Senate committee of prejudice and whitewashing. It was for his part in this plot to mislead the public that Van Beuren apologized. Ignoring Senate Subpoenas A somewhat similar attempt to mislead the public was made when McCarthy brought a former FBI man, John Huber, to Washington with the promise that he would give sensational evidence against Owen Lattimore. Then the FBI agent suddenly backed out, disappeared, and hasn' shown up since. The whole thing fizzled. Real fact is that Huber had no real evidence. He knew presumably McCarthy undoubtedly that van beuren flew to Walt the same plane virtually held his hand he would testify after McCarthy depicted at the Carlton hotel back to his office, witness ducked. Some newspapers story as if mysterious rounding Lattimore Huber out of town—true. Actually he was in contempt of the ignoring a subpoena strange reason the mittee countinues authority be flouted. SACRAMENTO (WNS) — On July 1st a drastic new program of regulation for state owned automobiles will be instituted. It is expected to result in ultimate savings to the taxpayer running into several millions of dollars. For the abuse of state property has been flagrant and widespread. There has been tremendous excess usage and a complete lack of management of the state's passenger rolling stock. This has been increasingly true over the years. At the present time the state has a capital investment of more than $10 million in automobiles. It owns over 5,000 passenger cars, an average of one for every five state employees. But the large percentage of state employees are clerks, typists, stenographers, institution workers and others who have no need for a car. Eliminating these workers the actual fact is that almost every state employee outside of the low salary brackets has a car assigned to him. Many of these employees have desk jobs and seldom go outside of their offices. However, they have had a state car and the principal use to which cars, in many instances, have been put was simply transportation to and from the employees' home. It has not been uncommon for state cars to be used for shopping errands, transportation to theaters, family outings and even week-end trips. And there have even been instances where state employees have loaded up a state car and gone off on a vacation. result of the Hitlerian aggression, the most popular toys on sale last winter should have been implements of war. These include tanks, warships, bombing planes and submarines. It was the Prussian tradition carrying on. Hitler—the last great exponent of Prussianism—recognized fully the advantage to be gained by beginning militaristic training among the very youth—both boys and girls. Thus we saw him organizing them and taking over their training to adapt them to his evil designs. From boyhood Hitler was a vast admirer of the Prussian race, and as a lad used to dream of the day when the Prussians would rule the whole world. Later he came to regard himself as the chosen leader of this master race, and the Prussian warloards were quick to give him their support when he developed signs of outstanding leadership. In days not so long past Prussian militarism showed itself in many walks of life, even in peace time. We saw the little boys graduate from their war toys to student days at the great universities, where the necessary badge of valor was a nasty scar across the face from dueling. Often youths deliberately disfigured themselves to get this distinction. The Prussian army officers were lords of all they surveyed. Many of them were arrogant, swashbuckling individuals who pushed humble folk off the sidewalks, or even struck them with swords so get quick action. These were the fellows who had cut their teeth on toy guns. This Prussianism, which was largely responsible for both world wars, was strongly in IS THE YOSEMITE TOO FAR? This was not our first visit to the Yosemite. After the several years, we were as eager to enter it as the earlier time. There are advantages and disadvantages in not waiting longer. At this time the streams are full and generous. Also the crowds are not quite so great. To have people swarming like ants on every trail and round every corner vitiates the joy of Nature. One is thankful that so many can share its glories. But actually to receive the gifts of scenery, there must be freedom from noise and confusion. Even now there were great crowds at times. A disadvantage is the chilliness of the evenings. On our first day rain came, forbidding the usual evening amusements. And to go to bed was a fast scramble through the biting air. To rise in the morning took Sparton courage. Can the loftiest fancy conceive a nobler Garden of Eden? Where in so brief compass are there assembled so many marvels of form and shape in water and rocks and trees? To move on to climax, enter the Valley at El Portal. So you rise from the dazzling and heated plain. The hills receive you. Deciduous trees are succeeded by pines and sometimes by redwoods. The rushing Merced is your companion. The Gates open to you and close behind you. Al- However, they have had a state car and the principal use to which cars, in many instances, have been put was simply transportation to and from the employees' home. It has not been uncommon for state cars to be used for shopping errands, transportation to theaters, family outings and even week-end trips. And there have even been instances where state employees have loaded up a state car and gone off on a vacation. As if this was not enough, state cars have been spotted at resorts with house or boat trailers attached. However, under the new program all this misuse of state property is expected to be stopped. State Deputy Director of Finance A. Earl Washburn has appointed Ellsworth Scammon head of a small agency to administrate the new regulations. Henceforth cars will be garaged by the state when not in use, state employees will sign sworn statements certifying automobiles were used for official business only, and only cars in the light class will be purchased. Already the new regulations which will not be enforced until July 1, have shown results. A number of state employees have turned in cars assigned to them and are now riding the bus to and from work. And the new light car order has resulted in some agencies, which had received budget approval for the replacement of the Buicks, Packards and other heavy cars, changing their minds. Now they believe maybe the old car still has some good miles left in it. Dewitt MacKenzie AP Foreign Affairs Analyst The parliament of Western Germany has under consideration an extraordinary measure which might well be studied by other nations of our troubled world. That is a proposal introduced by Chancellor Adenauer's Christian Democratic party, which would prohibit the manufacture or sale of warlike toys in Western Germany. It also asks that the Allied High Commission bid the members of the occupation forces give such toys to German children. This odd measure obviously is youth's deliberately disguised themselves to get this distinction. The Prussian army officers were lords of all they surveyed. Many of them were arrogant, swashbuckling individuals who pushed humble folk off the sidewalks, or even struck them with swords to get quick action. These were the fellows who had cut their teeth on toy guns. This Prussianism, which was largely responsible for both world wars, was strongly in evidence in the first global conflict. We saw much of it along the fighting fronts, and later among Prussian officials after the surrender. Small wonder that the Allies swore to smash Prussianism as the mainspring of Germany's transgressions. They failed to succeed after the First World War, and they now are faced with the same problem again. From here it looks as though the suggestion to abolish warlike toys in Germany is a good and hopeful sign, especially since it comes from Germans themselves. So this column casts its vote for adoption of the resolution in the Bonn Parliament. And maybe it wouldn't harm some other countries to overhaul their toy departments a bit. No need for mamas to look at the calendar... Stubbed does to bandage, bee stingers to remove, lemonade to make, sand to brush out of beds and beach towels galore to wash prove summer's here. Lucky you take advantage of the happy hours your city has planned for you and your children in the park... Remember to use your library for additional interest hours... And for the wee ones there's the sprinkler to run under, magazines to cut up and holes to dig. With or without a vacation trip, here's wishing you have a funful summer. Along with the fun there'll have to be time set aside so that mom can can! If you're oversupplied with fruit jars and jelly glasses, chances are the newcomer in your Can the loftiest fancy conceive a nobler Garden of Eden? Where in so brief compass are there assembled so many marvels of form and shape in water and rocks and trees? To move on to climax, enter the Valley at El Portal. So you rise from the dazzling and heated plain. The hills receive you. Deciduous trees are succeeded by pines and sometimes by redwoods. The rushing Merced is your companion. The Gates open to you and close behind you. Almost you gasp with amazed awe: "Why, this is Paradise" There is the exquisite Bridal Veil Fall in its modest wistfulness and on the opposite wall, the roaring Yosemite Falls, calling your eyes to the summit of 2000 feet. El Capitan stands guard as it has stood for many thousand years. We come to noble North Dome, and across from it the curious Half-Dome which dares intrepid spirits to climb it. One easily reaches Mirror Lake with its appeal to the fancy. Another day you linger at the series of Happy Isles and then continue up the mighty mountain river to the bridge which gives a clear view of the lovely Vernal Falls. If you wish, you can climb to their base and then go to the crest of Nevada Falls. Choosing some beautiful spot, you need go no further. Each day gives a new unveiling of charm. At our camp, we were in the bend of the lively river, with the inspiring forests, and beyond, the fantastic boulders that are mountains. However, if you choose to wander, your sinuous path shows each striking object in a thousand shifting points of view. What is the direction? Where are you now? Not only children get lost. You too may not know where you are. There are a million changing pictures, a new world every day. In the evenings, the Bowl at Camp Curry offers pertinent entertainment. There is the jazz orchestra, if you care for that. And some vocal solos that I enjoyed more. However my special reference is to the excellent colored motion pictures which were giving the story of the Valley. "Over sixty million years ago," the narrator would glibly say. Maybe. How does he know? One surmises that it is a guess. But he goes on to give pictures of the river, like a thread slowly wearing out a gully for its course. Long time goes by. Then there are volcanic forces of fire and explosion That is a proposal introduced by Chancellor Adenauer's Christian Democratic party, which would prohibit the manufacture or sale of warlike toys in Western Germany. It also asks that the Allied High Commission ordain the members of the occupation forces to give such toys to German children. This odd measure obviously is inspired by the fact that warlike toys tend to create glorification of war in youthful minds. In that sense such playthings may be breeders of aggression which shows itself in later years. Germany knows all this from harsh experience through many generations. The Prussianism which has been responsible for two world wars, among others, has started its monstrous teachings of militarism with the tiny folk, and the first lessons have been disguised in warlike toys of all sorts. It isn't strange therefore, that despite crushing defeat which Germany has suffered as the real evidence, He knew this and presumably McCarthy knew it. Undoubtedly that was why McCarthy flew to Washington on the same plane with him, virtually held his hand to make sure he would testify. However, after McCarthy deposited Huber at the Carlton hotel and went back to his office, the unwilling witness ducked. Some newspapers played up the story as if mysterious forces surrounding Lattimore had spirited Huber out of town—which was not true. Actually he was and still is in contempt of the Senate for ignoring a subpoena. But for some strange reason the Senate committee countenues to let its authority be flouted. Remember to use your library for additional interest hours... And for the wee ones there's the sprinkler to run under, magazines to cut up and holes to dig. With or without a vacation trip, here's wishing you have a funful summer. Along with the fun there'll have to be time set aside so that mom can! If you're oversupplied with fruit jars and jelly glasses, chances are the newcomer in your block could use your surplus. Folks back East give their away before they venture westward. (Somely out here keeps telling everyone back there that nobody came out here!) If you want to clean your shelves and earn a friend, do make a call on that newcomer... You may have an elegant recipe for stuffed nango pickles. Important household tip to mothers: You average about three more quartes of fruit per lug if you can eat at night... while your little ones and their pals are sleeping. In misuses and callouses on my hands and this red spot between my thumb and forefinger aren't from peeling potatoes or thumping a typewriter. They mark the hands that guided water into rumpled down furrows surrounding over 20 orange trees. Barefooted and covered with mud, sweat, and occasional tears, "helped" by a hoe and two preschoolers, itch- Over sixty million years ago," the narrator would glibly say. Maybe. How does he know? One surmises that it is a guess. But he goes on to give pictures of the river, like a thread slowly wearing out a gully for its course. Long time goes by. Then there are volcanic forces of fire and explosion that blast out a canyon. There follow the glacial periods grinding, polishing the stone walls, scraping out the Valley. Then there is the communication with Glacier Point, the call for a Fire-fall and an eerie answer. Over the lofty edge glides the stream of living coals as a flame. It never ceases to be dramatic and impressive. An easy drive to Glacier Point, gives you magnificent view of the course of the Valley. How different the objects look from that crest. To see things from below and to view them from above is to get perspective and accurate judgment. Your survey will not be complete unless you drive on to the Mariposa Grove of Big Trees. Let your eyes climb their height, walk around the trunk, count the layers of the years, drive through the Wawona bole. The sequoia is as wonderful as El Capitan or the plunging Fall. "Awake, my soul! not only passive praise Thou owest Not alone these swelling tears, Mute thanks and secret ecstasy! Awake, Voice of sweet song! Awake, my heart, awake! Green vales and ice cliffs, all join my hymn." So we bring Yosemite back with us — a volume of beautiful pictures.