anaheim-gazette 1950-07-05

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 dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BESLER Assistant Publisher GENE DE'PORIS Managing Editor WILLARD GREGORY City and Sports Editor MYLES BRADLEY Picture Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager What about Russia's future in the U.N.? Five years ago the representatives of 51 nations signed a piece of paper which expressed the noblest of intentions. It began this way: "We the people of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war ... and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security." This was the beginning of the Charter of the U.N., which has had a very unhappy life. And now, five years after the Charter was signed in San Francisco, the next item in the book is a question: What's going to happen to the hoping to survive by staying in the middle. That noble Charter of the U.N. mentioned that the members would set up some kind of international police force to keep peace. In five years it hasn't been able to do so. The North Koreans were overwhelming the Southerners so quickly that, if the U.S. hadn't stepped in, the fight would have been over before the U.N. itself could do anything about it. But the U.N. Security Council backed the U.S. and called on its members to give help to the South Koreans to restore peace thus "We the people of the United Nations determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war ... and to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security." This was the beginning of the Charter of the U.N.; which has had a very unhappy life. And now, five years after the Charter was signed in San Francisco, the next item in the book is a question: What's going to happen to the U.N? If the United States as a member of the U.N., hadn't stepped into the fight between the Northern and Southern Republics of Korea, the U.N., would be a joke and might just as well be dead anyway. No small nation trying to stave off communism could have any hope of help from the U.N., if its members stood idly by while the North Koreans—communist-run and Russian sponsored—invaded South Korea and wiped out the Southern republic which the U.N., itself had blessed. The U.S. move to bomb and block the North Koreans had the approval of the U.N. But now that the U.N. has acted, to the discomfort of communists everywhere, will Russia stay in the U.N.? If Russia and its satellites decide to get out, the U.N. may still try to carry on under the name of "United Nations" but it won't be the same U.N. Russian withdrawal would split the world into two—maybe three—parts: 1. The United States and its Allies. 2. Russia and its allies. 3. And maybe India, Pakistan, Burma, and a few other countries might get out of U.N., trying not to offend either side, IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHFL 75 Years Ago Married—In Los Angeles on July 7, by Judge Frefford, Mr. Weinburg of San Francisco to Mrs. Margaret Metz of Anaheim. The grading of the Southern Pacific to Indian Wells will be completed in about four weeks, and the work of ironing the track eastward from Colton will go straight 25 Years Ago Building permit was granted Tuesday to E.C. Vary for a frame residence and garage to be erected at 612 South Dickel street at an estimated cost of $3000. Mrs. Joseph Helmsen spent several days the past week with relatives at Riverside. She found mentioned that the members would set up some kind of international police force to keep peace. In five years it hasn't been able to do so. The North Koreans were overwhelming the Southerners so quickly that, if the U.S. hadn't stepped in, the fight would have been over before the U.N. itself could do anything about it. But the U.N. Security Council backed the U.S. and called on its members to give help to the South Koreans to restore peace, thus living up to the opening paragraph of the Charter, mentioned above. The Russians didn't take any part in this vote. And, since no one can read Stalin's mind from here, a couple of guesses could be made about the future: The non-communist Western countries are standing together against communism in this struggle, as they've stood together in others. So while this crisis is greater, the situation is essentially not new. Therefore, Russia, which has rocked along in the divided U.N., so far—with the Russians and their satellites on one side and the Western world on the other—may decide to stick along for a while, if Russia can see any benefit from doing so. It seems clear that Russia's only effectiveness in the U.N. now is that of obstruction for Russian purposes. But so long as it stays in, the West at least can have some direct dealing with its representatives. If it gets out, the split will be deep. And that kind of contact may be pretty much lost. Some political philosophers might regret Russia's withdrawal on the grounds that it would make of the world two armed camps. But the world is in two armed camps already. WASHINGTON—A raging trophy of great importance being threshed out secretly in the National Security Council involves the cutting off of British, French and Western European exports to Russia, which in turn would cost Uncle Duck nearly three billions a year. The issue was brought to a by letters from Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer and Mines Board Chairman Hubert Howard to the Security Council. These notes ask the State Department to demand that Attic Pact allies enforce a trade embargo with comm nations. At present the Atlantic nations undertake to cut shipment of strategic materials to Iron Curtain countries, non-strategic materials have shipped in normal trade operations for some time; and Western economists point that it would throw their economy completely out of gear these shipments were cut off. They point out that Western Europe depends on the East for goods and raw materials, and market for its manufactured goods. In a normal prewar year, 1938 West-East trade amounted $3,000,000,000. Last year there was $2,000,000,000, despite embargo on key munitions equipment. Secretary of State Acheson ECA Administrator Paul Hofler laid before the Security Council data to show a shut-off of trade would bring widespread employment, rationing, and physical instability in Western Europe For example, communism is licked in Northern Italy, ironically because the shipbuilding dustry is making and selling boats to Poland and Russia. 75 Years Ago Married—In Los Angeles on July 7, by Judge Frefford, Mr. Weinburg of San Francisco to Mrs. Margaret Metz of Anaheim. The grading of the Southern Pacific to Indian Wells will be completed in about four weeks, and the work of ironing the track eastward from Colton will go straight on. Indian Wells, it will be remembered, is 100 miles east of Spadra. Mr. Hall, the contractor, informs us no delay in pushing the road on to the Colorado need be anticipated. 50 Years Ago Harris & Falkenstein have rented the Kellogg warehouses at West Anaheim and will us it for storage of produce and shipping. They are doing quite a shipping business and are able to handle anything in the line of produce. D. Bertsch, one of the progressive farmers living east of town, made us a call the other day. Prudendio Yorba was in town from Yorba Monday on a short business trip. Alex Wright and William Crowther left yesterday for San Jacinto on a two week's outing. Mrs. Konig returned home on Monday from Los Angeles where she spent last week visiting friends. Mrs. J. W. Landell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hargreaves, in Fallbrook. Mr. Neff is delivering 8 tons daily of A-1 apricots to the dryer. The crop is turning out well and is of superb quality. 25 Years Ago Building permit was granted Tuesday to E.C. Vary for a frame residence and garage to be erected at 612 South Dickel street at an estimated cost of $3000. Mrs. Joseph Helmsen spent several days the past week with relatives at Riverside. She found the weather warm and was delighted to return home. Isaac Barman was in town a day or two ago from his ranch at Orangethorpe. His family is spending the summer at Balboa, and he drives down to see them every day. Miss Mable Ford and Mrs. Bentley of San Diego were visitors last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Loly on South Palm street. Bill Cook and Al Clayes have returned from San Francisco where they attended the A.A.U. meet as members of the Hollywood Athletic Club, which won first honors. The Fullerton Daily News has discontinued its daily publication and will henceforth appear twice a week, publication days being Tuesdays and Fridays. NEWTON, N.C., OBSERVER: "As other countries have found out, we can't surrender just a little bit of our Independence! In this world of nations, you are either grown up or you are a child. Your government is either your hired servant—or it is your boss! It may be a kind boss at first, but there is never any guarantee, human beings being what they are, that it may not be a very severe boss later on—when it is too late to do anything about it." OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS U.N. KOREAN WAR not have the space to run Some of Mr. Wilcox's reprinted down in Florida are told it got the homeland and although we do not admit him we would hardly go. With the money the deal is bringing the grower our mouth is turning so far it would take time anyone the horse laughs laugh, period. When you realize that growers will average $72 a ton, not on the t year for their fruit it gets harder and harder to scam formula growers about centrate business. Growers don't care if fruit moves into the hard consumer—Whether in or glasses, just so more turned to the tune of 5 pound, net on the tree, solids. This can be done have the right boys doing ing. If the growers insist try will get 'em. Anaheim County Future in Do Will Anaheim township new 1950 census count population, acquire Class for its justice court? Or will action be delayed after the general election ber 6, when the Com amendment providing the cipal courts in any city having more than 40,000 tion, probably will quae heim township for such WASHINGTON—A raging concern of great importance is threshed out secretly inside National Security Council. It leaves the cutting off of all Irish, French and Western European exports to Russia, which, upon would cost Uncle Sam three billions a year. The issue was brought to a head by letters from Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer and Muni-State Board Chairman Hubert E. Hardy to the Security Council. The notes ask the State Department to demand that Atlantic allies enforce a complete embargo with communist nations. It present the Atlantic Pact on undertake to curtail movement of strategic materials from Curtain countries, but strategic materials have been used in normal trade changes for some time; and West German economists point out it would throw their economy completely out of gear if shipments were cut off. They point out that Western Europe depends on the East for grain, and raw materials, and as a set for its manufactured goods, normal prewar year, 1938, the East trade amounted to 20,000,000. Last year the figure was $2,600,000,000, despite an embargo on key munitions equipment. Secretary of State Acheson and Administrator Paul Hoffman before the Security Council to show a shut-off of this would bring widespread unrestment, rationing, and politic instability in Western Europe. Example, communism is being led in Northern Italy, ironical because the shipbuilding industry is making and selling small ships to Poland and Russia. and running a temperature during the recent White House and Blair House meetings. Finally ordered to the hospital by the president, his illness was diagnosed as food poisoning. The destructive morsel was a piece of lemon meringue pie the general ate at Anchorage, Alaska, en route home from Japan. When Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson heard this diagnosis, he gulped: "General Bradley only had one piece of that pie," he said. "I ate two." SACRAMENTO (WNS)—Some members of the legislature have now recognized the need for a more stringent handling of the state's school construction money for which the voters last year approved a $250 million bond issue. The realization was brought home here last week when the state allocations board approved applications from 41 school districts for funds totaling $29 millions. This was the first bite out of $250 millions. And all indications at the board meeting is it will be the last of its kind. In the future applications will be given priority on a different basis. For only six of the 41 districts which benefitted by the state grants received funds in strict accordance with the thinking of the legislators. That thought was the money would be spent to build additional classrooms in the overcrowded school districts. But, as it developed, of the 929 classrooms provided for by the state funds, 415 of these were to Colony Quips Here we sit in sunny California with a good crop of valencias getting ripe and full of soluble solids. They are much better than last year in appearance, size, taste and everything that goes to make them bring good money as fresh fruit. Even the quantity is short so there seems to be no last year's alibi you could get out, dust off and explain why the grower need not expect a return. commensurate with the cost involved getting the fruit ready to pick. Our big Exchange, through its Mr. Wilcox, warms us on frozen concentrate (his is the only group which is worried from all we hear) and tells growers that fresh fruit is still best for California. He goes on to say that growers should look at the entire return picture and not place all their output in a single commodity. That is what the man said. He and his organization are, however, placing the bulk of their growers fruit into one channel (fresh) and the rest into by-products, which they seem to still regard as a salvage operation. Here are two divergent schools of thought on the sale of oranges. In this big co-operative the same group runs both. The group in the saddle depend upon fresh fruit for their salary and future so which department do you think would get the short end? We are afraid of that very thing. At the same time Mr. Wilcox is warning California growers Will Anaheim township new 1930 census count population, acquire Class for its justice court? Or will action be delayed after the general election ber 6, when the Com amendment providing the judicial courts in any city having more than 40,000 trialion, probably will quash him township for such If the municipal cour ment carries in the fall as seems probable, all Ch tice courts would be so some quarters feel would be well to wait until taking any action be well along in the summa class A court could be ing, and it might be so soon as not to be worth whith ing with. Moreover, there has b official suggestions that township might lose so population and territory alignment of boundaries the township's southerly form to the third sur district's southerly lines. That would take from township considerable and population, including idly growing Garden Cau which is situated in th supervisorial district. If that came to pass township could not qualify municipal court under posed amendment, and it questionable whether it tam the 30,000 population for a Class A justice court event the municipal cour ment loses. Anaheim justice court a heavy volume of business ordinary justice court now to the volume of San Class A court, which has jumsdiction, up to $1000 limit for Anaheim J. C. The Anaheim court bus well ahead of Newport township court, even the court is Class A, with jurisdiction. Thus, there was not surprise when the census Anaheim township with 40,000 population, while Beach township, with Cl ing fell several thousand 30,000 population it is re show for Class A rating. Port Beach seems de lose its Class A court, t of next fall's election res If the municipal cour adopted Newport Beach Secretary of State Acheson and Administrator Paul Hoffman before the Security Council to show a shut-off of this would bring widespread employment, rationing, and politic instability in Western Europe. Example, communism is being led in Northern Italy, ironical because the shipbuilding industry is making and selling small boats to Poland and Russia. The State Department has been initiating for two years to shut down the export of critical items, Great Britain now has a priority list known as "group 17" banned exports to communist countries. But U.S. military leaders take vigorous view on the sale of various other commodities. They stand, for instance, that duck farmers be placed on the protected list, because they are also aviators' suits. The officials also demand that all bearings, including those used in ball-point pens, be barred from the Iron Curtain. Averell Harriman, the new war coordinator, who got the fight this week, commented: "Instead of trying to oversee the economy of Western Europe we ought to look at our trade with Russia. Dollars for Russian furs are used to armaments and strategic models in South America." Secretary Johnson blames Secretary Acheson for hexing the ever plan to cut off West-East European trade. But what John-neglects to say is that Truman self said "no," on the ground it would cost the U.S. treasury $2,600,000,000 to compensate for upsetting this commerce. Atomic Pie A piece of lemon meringue pie must put the nation's top general of commission during the height of the Korean crisis. Sen. Omar Bradley was weak For only six of the 41 districts which benefitted by the state grants received funds in strict accordance with the thinking of the legislators. That thought was the money would be spent to build additional classrooms in the overcrowded school districts. But, as it developed, of the 929 classrooms provided for by the state funds, 415 of these were to be replacements of existing classrooms. In one instance, the Needles School district in San Bernardino county, the district was not applying for additional classrooms at all. In fact, they asked funds for only 20 classrooms where they already have 28 rooms. But their proposal to abandon the existing structure and build a modern school was approved and the district was granted $184,000 of state funds. In another San Bernardino county district, Running Springs, the same situation existed. But here the district asked for $34,000 of the state funds to house 43 pupils in a new two room schoolhouse and abandon the present one. This was also granted. For Dimona, where their application showed the increased population made necessary only three new classrooms, state funds of $862,212 were granted to build a new school of 41 classrooms so the district may abandon 38 classrooms now in use. At the Aromas Joint school in Monterey county the need for only one classroom was shown on the basis of increased enrollment. But that one classroom will cost the state $150,621 because the district was granted funds to abandon an existing five room building and construct a six room schoolhouse. Legislators and representatives of various interested groups were severe in their criticism. Assemblyman Julian C. Beck of seem to still regard as a salvage operation. Here are two divergent schools of thought on the sale of oranges. In this big co-operative the same group runs both. The group in the saddle depend upon fresh fruit for their salary and future so which department do you think would get the short end? We are afraid of that very thing. At the same time Mr. Wilcox is warning California growers about the dangers of frozen concentrate, the growers in Florida carry a big smile when they contemplate their best year in history. The smile on the Florida grower's face gets even brighter when next year is talked about. Here is the opening paragraph of a dispatch from Winter Haven, Florida, printed in the Orlando Sentinel, June 25, 1950: "Prospects for an even more prosperous citrus season than the one just past looked bright this week as Florida citrus leaders forecast bigger and better crops of fresh fruits and improved marketing conditions...the concentrate deal...became a big factor." (Note: We have the rest of this article and anyone is welcome to see it as we do) San Fernando cautiously stated: "I can see where we are taking care of some inadequacies but I still do not see where we are providing additional classrooms." Assemblyman Francis Dunn, Jr., of Oakland, one of the authors of the bond proposal, said, "the replacement of existing facilities was to be only incidental." And Senator Chris N. Jespersen of San Luis Obispo, immediately announced a Senate investigation into the entire program. "We are going to see that the money is spent for the purposes the bonds were voted. To build more classrooms." not have the space to run it all.) Some of Mr. Wilcox' stuff was reprinted down in Florida and we are told it got the horse laugh, and although we do not agree with him we would hardly go that far! With the money the fresh fruit deal is bringing the California grower our mouth is turned down so far it would take time to give anyone the horse laugh. Or just laugh, period. When you realize that Florida growers will average close to $72 a ton, not on the tree, this year for their fruit it gets harder and harder to scare California growers about the concentrate business. Growers don't care how their fruit moves into the hands of the consumer—Whether in canns, skins or glasses, just so money is returned to the tune of 50 cents a pound, net on the tree, for soluble solids. This can be done—if you have the right boys doing the selling. If the growers insist the industry will get 'em. Anaheim Court Future in Doubt Will Anaheim township, with a new 1950 census count of 42,311 population, acquire Class A rating for its justice court? Or will action be delayed until after the general election November 6, when the Constitutional amendment providing for municipal courts in any city or district having more than 40,000 population, probably will qualify Anaheim township for such a court. place designated by it, within five days after reaching his 18th birthday. But he can't be drafted until he's 19. 2. Every youth between 19 and 26—and all between those ages must be registered—can be drafted into the Armed Forces for 21 months' service, unless deferred or exempted for one reason or another. Actually, although this Draft law has been on the books since 1948, no one has been drafted in the past 18 months. Why? Because enough youths have voluntarily enlisted to make drafting others unnecessary. Enlistments are running about 34,000 a month. Some will be exempted from the draft because they are: 1. Ministers and students studying for the ministry. 2. Physically mentally, and morally unfit. 3. Aliens who have not declared themselves interested in becoming citizens. 4. State governors or others elected by the people of an entire state; members of Congress and state legislatures; state and federal judges. 5. Soil surviving sons of families which lost one or more members due to service in the armed forces. 6. Conscientious objectors who say, because of their religious beliefs, they can't perform any kind of military service, combat or non-combat. They will have to prove this to the draft board's satisfaction. 7. Youths now in the Armed Forces. Since they're already in military service, they can't very well be drafted for military service. How Far Can Russia Go with Satellite War? (Fred Hampson, AP Bureau Chief in China and Hongkong now in the U.S. on home leave, here discusses possible developments in the Far East as result of the Korean war.) By FRED HAMPSON LOS ANGELES (AP)—If Moscow decides to go all out in forcing the issue in the Far East there are several possible points of attack which could greatly embarass the Western powers. But it will all depend on how willing Russia's Far Eastern stogues are to pull Kremlin chestnuts out of the fire. With the Western powers gradually concentrating their limited Far Eastern forces on the Korean job, the time will soon be ripe for the reds to strike elsewhere. They could strike in any one of a number of places in an effort to make the Western nations spread their strength thin. But the Kremlin can't do it. Stalin can only ask the Far East satellites to do it. In some spots he might be able to give them some help, but not much for awhile. The Chinese reds could make a jab at Formosa. They aren't ready. They would be risking a major disaster if they tried it. But as a diversion to keep the American Seventh Fleet away from Korea a Formosa feint would be useful to the Soviets. Will Anaheim township, with a new 1950 census count of 42,311 population, acquire Class A rating for its justice court? Or will action be delayed until after the general election November 6, when the Constitutional amendment providing for municipal courts in any city or district having more than 40,000 population, probably will qualify Anaheim township for such a court. If the municipal court amendment carries in the fall election, as seems probable, all Class A justice courts would be abolished, so some quarters feel that it would be well to wait until then before taking any action. It would be well along in the summer before a class A court could be functioning, and it might be so short-lived as not to be worth while bothering with. Moreover, there has been some official suggestions that Anaheim township might lose some of its population and territory, by a realignment of boundaries to make the township's southerly lines conform to the third supervisorial district's southerly lines. That would take from Anaheim township considerable territory and population, including the rapidly growing Garden Grove area, which is situated in the second supervisorial district. If that came to pass Anaheim township could not qualify for a municipal court under the proposed amendment, and it might be questionable whether it could retain the 30,000 population needed for a Class A justice court, in the event the municipal court amendment loses. Anaheim justice court now does a heavy volume of business as an ordinary justice court not far below the volume of Santa Ana's Class A court, which has a higher jurisdiction, up to $1000, to $300 limit for Anaheim J. C. The Anaheim court business was well ahead of Newport Beach township court, even though that court is Class A, with a $1000 jurisdiction. Thus, there was not too much surprise when the census showed Anaheim township with more than 40,000 population, while Newport Beach township, with Class A rating fell several thousand below the 30,000 population it is required to show for Class A rating. So Newport Beach seems destined to lose its Class A court, regardless of next fall's election results. If the municipal court set-up is adopted, Newport Beach and Huntsville survive sons of families which lost one or more members due to service in the armed forces. 6. Conscientious objectors who say, because of their religious beliefs, they can't perform any kind of military service, combat or non-combat. They will have to prove this to the draft board's satisfaction. 7. Youths now in the Armed Forces. Since they're already in military service, they can't very well be drafted for military service. 8. War veteran's who served in the Armed Forces at least 90 days between De. 7, 1941 and Sept. 12, 1945. 9. Service veterans who served 12 months between September 16, 1940 and June 24, 1948, when this draft law first went into effect. In addition, anyone reaching 26 is exempt from the draft since only those under 26 can be drafted under the law. There are other youths who can get determent from induction into the Armed Forces for various reasons. (Under the law an exempt person can't be drafted. But a deferred person is one who is kept out of the draft only for the period of such deferment.) Determines: 1. Conscientious objectors whose conscience won't let them fight although they're willing to do non-combat duty in the Armed Forces. 2. Youths who are in important farm work or some occupation considered necessary to the national health, safety or interest and can't be replaced. 3. Youths living with a wife and child; or youths whose drifting would mean a real hardship for someone dependent upon them. 4. Members of a reserve outfit like the National Guard or the Officers' Reserve. But—and this was the only important change made by the new law—the president can call them into active service anytime he thinks they're needed. Also, to get deferment because you're in the National Guard, you must have been in it since before June 24, 1948. Which means: You can't buck the draft, if you're needed, by running to join the National Guard now. 6. College students in advanced courses in the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Each such case will be judged on its merits. A student just beginning R. O. T.C. training couldn't escape the draft simply by being in R. O. T.C. What of a youth who wants to finish his schooling? The boards strength thin. But the Kremlin can't do it. Stalin can only ask the Far East satellites to do it. In some spots he might be able to give them some help, but not much for awhile. The Chinese reds could make a jab at Formosa. They aren't ready. They would be risking a major disaster if they tried it. But as a diversion to keep the American Seventh Fleet away from Korea a Formosa feint would be useful to the Soviets. Or Hongkong They could attack British Hongkong. Hongkong comprises a narrow peninsula and an island. It is ideal for defense and the British—until 1941—are well prepared now. Its success would be doubtful but such an attack probably would force the British to withdraw the naval units they have already placed at the disposal of General MacArthur for the Korean war. They would need them in Hongkong. But again the Kremlin could only ask or suggest that the Chinese reds make this effort, to take some of the heat off Korea. Then the Kremlin would undoubtedly be very happy if prored Ho-Chi-Minh would speed up his war in Indo-China against the western-supported Bao Dai government. There would be immediately a tremendous hue and cry from Bao and the French for men, ships, planes and arms which are now needed in Korea. Or Moscow might suggest that the Chinese reds send their big forces across the Indo-China border, across the Burma border, into Siam and ultimately toward Malaya and Singapore. That would inevitably pull British strength back to Singapore and Tongkong. The communist Huks in the Philippines could speed up their war against the republican government which would bring new pressure on the U.S. for more military help in Luzon. The bandit forces in Malaya, which the British have never quite been able to eliminate, might rise anew. That the British and the British Commonwealth nations are acutely aware of these possibilities is shown by the transfer of Australian ships and troops to Singapore. If the other fronts stay quiet these forces may become available for Korea. But in the meantime a lot of other places have to be watched. It all depends on whether the Far Eastern comrades are willing to come to the aid of Moscow, for there is no possible way for Moscow to get her own forces into these areas. Thus, there was not too much surprise when the census showed Anaheim township with more than 40,000 population, while Newport Beach township, with Class A rating fell several thousand below the 30,000 population it is required to show for Class A rating. So Newport Beach seems destined to lose its Class A court, regardless of next fall's election results. If the municipal court set-up is adopted, Newport Beach and Huntington Beach townships, with a combined population of 46,586 could join for a municipal court district. So could Anaheim and Fullerton townships, if Anaheim lost territory and population through revision of boundaries. But no other examination of township unions in the county could produce the necessary 40,000 population. A municipal court in Santa Ana would be automatic under the proposed amendment. The county supervisors would be required to act to set up such districts outside of cities. The supervisors could, it is said, form the entire county into one municipal court district; the judges of the court then being required to hold court in every incorporated city. GEORGE MART ABC on Draft Law By JAMES MARLOW WASHINGTON — This is an ABC on the new Draft act—the Selective Service act—which Congress okayed last week. It will remain law until July 9, 1951. It is the same draft law which has been in effect since 1948 except for a couple of changes, only one of which need be mentioned here. The new law means: 1. Every youth must register with his local draft board, or a You can't buck the draft, if you're needed, by running to join one National Guard now. 6. College students in advanced courses in the Reserve Officers Training Corps. Each such case will be judged on its merits. A student just beginning R. O. T. C. training couldn't escape the draft simply by being in R. O. T. C. What of a youth who wants to finish his schooling? The boards will defer a youth in high school or college until he has completed a year of school in the year in which he otherwise would have been drafted. This is not really a deferment but only a postponement. Anyone dislilling a board's decision can appeal to the appea board in his state. If turned down there, he can appeal to a three-man final appeal board appointed by the president. ELWOOD, Indiana, CALL-LEADER: "Politics has never yet remedied any kind of a situation and it never will because the ramifications of greed, selfishness, graft and dishonesty are too strong to accomplish any worthwhile end. BOB HOPE, Hollywood — "I gotta keep working because Uncle Sam's been spending it as fast as I can make it."