anaheim-gazette 1950-07-18

ANAHEM GAZETTE Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entrusted 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 mall. 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 WILLARD GREGORY City and Sports Editor HOWARD HALL News Editor MYLES BRADLEY Picture Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager RALFH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager Three lemons and tinkle . . . no more Orange county "lost" a thriving industry last week when the ban on slot machines became effective under a state law passed some months ago by the Legislature. Nobody knows just how many such machines there were in the county but reliable estimates place the figure over 1500. In any event, they were not unprofitable. Consequently, there were some soft tears and a few sad words when the blow fell. Many private, and not-so-private, clubs received a major part of their income from the money "earned" on the slots—which were thing he can't afford to lose. The new law, which makes mere possession of a slot machine a criminal offense—no payoff need be proved—is calculated to make operation of a slot machine in Orange county a bit of an occupational hazard. Sheriff Musick has said: "If they operate, I'll pick them up and arrest the owners and operators, wherever they may be in the county. This is the law I've wanted and have been waiting for. Now I'm going to use it. There will be no Nobody knows just how many such machines there were in the county but reliable estimates place the figure over 1500. In any event, they were not unprofitable. Consequently, there were some soft tears and a few sad words when the blow fell. Many private, and not-so-private, clubs received a major part of their income from the money "earned" on the slots—which were just a part of the club's furnishings. Now with that income gone some of them face a financial predicament. Some machines may be operated "underground," but the number is expected to be very small even though the penalty is not heavy—$500 or six months in jail. A real deterrent is the warning from the State Equalization board that any liquor licensee caught operating the one-armed bandits will lose his precious license. That's one The American Legion and Bingo While we are on the subject, we should put in some good words for the Anaheim American Legion post and the other posts throughout the county who repudiated the American Legion. Orange county council's action in allying Legion-paires with a bingo parlor's operations. The county council had permitted a Seal Beach establishment to advertise that the bingo games were sanctioned by the American Legion. When the local posts found out about it they called the county organization on the carpet. The tie-up was severed. The action is all the more commendable when it is considered that the means of getting money into the treasury is as limited to the American Legion as it is to most any other organization. When a "soft touch" appears there might be some reluctance in turning down the money. The Legion, however, has well-developed and highly useful youth programs. These programs are a credit to any community and to the young folks who participate in them. The Legion realized that it would scarcely be setting the proper example for these youngsters to have it generally supposed that it condones games on the order of bingo. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago If anybody sees a double-nosed purp whose Christian name is Rusty, running around loose and takes him to Mitchell's livery stable he will not only bring joy to the heart of the bereaved owner, but will receive a reward of $10. Site from Stephen Kistler at the corner of Center and Claudina sts. The directors later decided to change their plans, moving the First National into the new quarters and giving up the old building to the savings bank. The First National is the pioneer bank of Anaheim or the legitimate descendant of the pioneer. More 75 Years Ago If anybody sees a double-nosed purp whose Christian name is Rusty, running around loose and takes him to Mitchell's livery stable he will not only bring joy to the heart of the bereaved owner, but will receive a reward of $10. Those persons desirous of getting their names on the printed Great Register are notified to give in their names to the County Clerk before the first of August. A pastry board was lost on Thursday on Los Angeles street between Brennermann's vineyard and Third North street. The finder will confer a favor by leaving it at Heimann and George's store. 50 Years Ago Miss Melanie Cahen entertained a number of her young friends in honor of her birthday on Saturday afternoon. Music, games and refreshments served to while away a very pleasant time. 25 Years Ago One of the important functions of the year was the reception tendered the people of Anaheim and vicinity by the officials of the First National Bank, on the occasion of that institution taking possession of its new home at the corner of Center and Claudina streets. All the officials and employees of the bank were on hand to welcome the visitors and pilot them through the spacious rooms. The six-story building in which this bank is situated was erected by Samuel Kraemer, who began it as a home for the American Savings Bank, which was established in the First National Bank building. It being evident that the old building was not large enough for both. Mr. Kraemer, who is a director in both banks agreed to put up a new building for the Savings Bank and purchased the old Boston Bakery site from Stephen Kistler at the corner of Center and Claudina sts. The directors later decided to change their plans, moving the First National into the new quarters and giving up the old building to the savings bank. The First National is the pioneer bank of Anaheim or the legitimate descendant of the pioneer. More than a quarter of a century ago John Hartung purchased the interest of his partner Hypolite Cahen in the Citizens Bank and applied for a national charter. He interested others in the deal, among them A. S. Bradford and Samuel Kraemer who were on the directorate of the Citizens Bank and are still there. Ten years ago Mr. Hartung disposed of his interests to C. E. Holcomb. In 1918 Mr. Holcomb, owing to other affairs which required his attention disposed of his shares to F. C. Benjamin and W. J. Sieman. Edgar Hartung, who had been cashier for many years, resigned and Horace Benjamin was elected cashier. In 1920, F. C. Benjamin died and W. J. Sieman was elected to take his place. The records of the bank show a steady increase in business. Ten years ago the total resources of the First National Bank were $530,000 and the deposits $364,000. Today the resources are $2,869,000 and the deposits $2,521,000. Ten years ago four people were employed in the bank, today more than thirty are employed. The officials of the bank now are: W. J. Sieman, president; Samuel Kraemer, vice-president; H. H. Benjamin, vice-president and cashier; J. G. Hilliary, vice-president; Arthur G. Porter, trust officer; E. S. Alsip, asst. cashier; O. E. Hansen, asst. cashier; H. L. Jacobson, asst. cashier; S. C. Hartranft, Chas. Eygaboard, A. S. Bradford and S. P. Kraemer, directors. These men act in the same capacity toward the American Savings Bank with the exception that E. Zitzmann is cashier of that institution. WHY WE'RE LOSING Meanwhile, here are some of the blunt cold facts about Korean fighting: 1. The nucleus of the Korean army is Korean veterans trained by the Japanese. After fighting as part of the Japanese army for four years, they were taken over by the Russians following World War II since then, they have been baptized by fire in Chinese fighting, and are now armed to teeth with Russian equipment. American troops are not outnumbered but relatively great. While many of the officers and noncoms have seen combat service, most of the men in ranks are young, and because quick personnel turnovers, not ways well-trained Japan has been considered one of the easy Army berths, where living was cheap servants numerous, and duties rudeous. For instance, the commander of the First Cavalry division Maj. Gen. Hobart Gay, a final officer suffered a heart attack some time ago, and not wanting to retire at the age of 56, Japan was picked for him as a softer berth. The First Cavalry division, now armored, is supposed to be one of the crack combat outfits of the Regular Army. Yet its commander cannot pass a physical. 3. For reasons that the Armys FLYING SAUCERS ARE NO JOKE! SOARING FOOD COSTS Colony Quips Who knows what is in fure? We have a small war Total war is an entirely picture. We would hate business that needed a w it out of the doldrums. armed 'police operation' has had the effect, right Anaheim, to increase the buying of sugar and other People say this is no ing" and we haven't a bo but it is poor business or er's part. One large outf in many special orders and has had delivery w hours. Also representati sugar company thanked the orders and urged the selling as they had plenl That certainly does not l shortage. A good motto would be buy until you need it and price reasonable. At the same time we p terested in the Valenc business must be aware quartermaster division of thinks that some frozen trate would be good for in the "police operation" WASHINGTON — President Truman has received such grim news on the Korean war that not only decided on a special age to Congress asking for but controls, but also under federation, is the following action: A mass retreat, or Dunkle, from Korea. The unleashing of the atomic bomb early last week, military officers warned the White House the tragic possibility of a Ko-Dunkerque and the evacuation of all American men and maids back to Japan. If Chinese junist troops pour into Korea, could force the outnumbered Americans into the sea. There is a plan for wholesale evacuations already prepared. Multaneously, an informal osal has been made to issue ultimatum to North Korea, giving the communists to pull to the 38th parallel or sub-atomic attack. Military advisers to the president considering both measures desperate last resorts. One is not anxious to use the bomb, but they are condemned that Russia is still far off the United States in atom development, and that the men of Kremlin would not risk comic war with us at this therefore, they argue that it will save American lives to the limited local use of the nuclear bomb against North Korea troop concentrations and other group of military ad- cannot adequately explain, our tanks are no match for the 60ton Russian monsters with 12-inch armor. Our tanks were inferior to German tanks in the recent war, and they are still inferior to enemy tanks. Not only were Russian tanks better than ours during the war, but the Russians began improving their tanks after the war, while our biggest tank, the Patton, is only just arriving in Korea now. RUSSIAN SUB SIGHTED. 4. There is no question but that Russia is directing the Korean war. However, no Russians have actually been killed or captured. There have been a dozen reports, chiefly from South Koreans, of Russian officers seen at the front, and the Navy officially reported sighting one Russian submarine, which carefully stayed out of the range of American guns. 5. Nothing is being said about it publicly, but the grim Korean setbacks have raised doubts in the Pentagon building as to whether General MacArthur has the force and vigor necessary for the Korean campaign. Now 71 years old, MacArthur has been absorbed with political problems. While no one blames MacArthur for the difficulty of getting supplies to Korea, there is some resentment at his glowing promise to President Trueman the night before the Korean decision was made, that he would "guarantee" success whether Russia came in or not. WILL MOSCOW MOVE? Most worrisome development in the whole Korean defeat is the effect it is bound to have on other prospective red moves—in Germany, Yugoslavia, Iran, Indo-China and Formosa. There are communist troop concentrations in all these areas. If half billion dollars worth of valuables, principally of bonds in which the state invests surplus cash and holds as security for various reasons. The present vault for some time has been inadequate to house this large amount of valuables. For when it was built in 1929, the state had on hand only $200,000—000 worth of securities to safeguard. Consequently, the plan is to increase the size of the vault from about 200 square feet of floor space to 1000 square feet, at an ultimate cost of some $50,000. Some of the other reasons for enlargement include a change in investment procedure necessary to secure full benefits for the state. Formerly the state purchased U.S. government securities of $1,000,000 denominations. Now, in order to obtain the best return on long term investments, a large volume of municipal and public utilities bonds of $1000 denomination are being purchased in lieu of U.S. government bonds. This means that instead of handling one piece of paper for $1,000,000, the treasurer's office must handle and provide security for 1000 pieces of paper. In addition to the state's investment in its own bonds, it must hold bonds in trust for various reasons as provided by state law. Banks and insurance concerns throughout the state have bonds pledged to the state as security for faithful performance of contracts. Likewise, the state holds retirement fund investments for both its own employees and its teachers. Self-insurers file collateral to assure payment of claims. The result is that the volume of business has increased from seven to eight times what it was in 1929. The actual physical enlargement of the vault is being carried out. the orders and urged them selling as they had plenty That certainly does not shortage. A good motto would buy until you need it and price reasonable. At the same time we interested in the Valencian business must be aware quartermaster division of thinks that some frozen trade would be good for in the "police operation" ing on in the deep south. This is where we would come into the picture. We like to know just who is sell Uncle Sam the stuff. The only thing we are in is what the grower gets fruit that is needed to stuff. If Uncle Sam buys Florida concentrate then we can't eat a holler. For the simple reason the Florida grower receives than $60 a ton, net on the ALL his fruit. That is means that the concentration made to sell at a profit to sumer and still pay the grower three (3) cents a gallon his fruit, net on the t It would sure be fine Wohlwend of the Exchange find out about this Flora The concentrate even had sale of their fresh fruit. We believes in the overall "moving the crop" regular price and that there is "rush of getting" more than prorts. So we keep on heavy in the face of poorer and trade demand tracks east loaded with prices falling we go about ing the crop" by increasing prrate. Would it not be fine to grower could not get cost reduction and a little plus ting down the shipments weeks? We are probably what is the matter with of thing? But to get back to who the money if Uncle Sam frozen concentrate. If Uncle from Minute Maid who is the benefit of the "cheap contract they have with change? The Exchange got Minute Maid? Do you think Mr. Wilcox that most of the Exchange he works for need a retuents a pound for solubility net on the tree, to get by? When enough growers give their hind legs and tell him will happen. Wilcox might tell Wohlwend to give a little consideration to "moving money", then try to WILL MOSCOW MOVE? Most worrisome development in the whole Korean defeat is the effect it is bound to have on other prospective red moves—in Germany, Yugoslavia, Iran, Indochina and Formosa. There are communist troop concentrations in all these areas. If the Korean war had ended in a reasonably quick American victory, the effect on other Russian moves would have been extremely dampening. Now the opposite is bound to happen. With American troops bogged down in Korea, Moscow is sure to be tempted to move in other areas. That is why backstage criticism of the military—including Secretary Johnson, General MacArthur, our lack of tank-planning, et al—is getting so vigorous. While Mr. Waters is on vacation, "Affairs of State" is being written by prominent Californians. Today's column is by Charles G. "Gus" Johnson, veteran California State Treasurer and oldest Constitutional officer in point of service in the state. By CHARLES G. JOHNSON State Treasurer SACRAMENTO (WNS)—Plans and specifications are being drawn for the physical enlargement of Califronia's State Treasury, a move which is necessary in line with the unprecedented growth of the state itself. This physical enlargement will consist of an addition to the state's vault, in which are now housed approximately one and a CONGRESSMAN NIXON REASSURES DRAFTEES ON JOB RETENTION Assurance of job retention rights, similar to that which was in effect during World War II, is provided for Armed Forces reservists who volunteer for active duty as well as for draftees under existing federal statutes, it was pointed out by Congressman Richard M. Nixon, who said he has received a number of written and long distance telephone inquiries on the subject since the outbreak of hostilities in Korea. "Job protection is provided for volunteers for a period of one enlistment, or until the serviceman is able to obtain his release from active duty," Nixon said. The radio amateur must have a general knowledge of radio principles to pass an examination for a federal license. Colony Quips Who knows what is in the future? We have a small war on now. Total war is an entirely different picture. We would hate to be in a business that needed a war to pull it out of the doldrums. Even an armed 'police operation' in Korea has had the effect, right here in Anaheim, to increase the consumer buying of sugar and other staples. People say this is not "hoarding" and we haven't a better name but it is poor business on the buyer's part. One large outfit has put in many special orders for sugar and has had delivery within six hours. Also representatives of the sugar company thanked them for the orders and urged them to keep selling as they had plenty to ship. That certainly does not look like a shortage. A good motto would be: Don't buy until you need it and keep the price reasonable. At the same time we people interested in the Valencia orange business must be aware that the quartermaster division of the Army thinks that some frozen concentrate would be good for the boys in the "police operation" now going the orders and urged them to keep selling as they had plenty to ship. That certainly does not look like a shortage. A good motto would be: Don't buy until you need it and keep the price reasonable. At the same time we people interested in the Valencia orange business must be aware that the quartermaster division of the Army thinks that some frozen concentrate would be good for the boys in the "police operation" now going on in the deep south of Korea. This is where we would like to come into the picture. We would like to know just who is going to sell Uncle Sam the stuff. The only thing we are interested in is what the grower gets out of fruit that is needed to make the stuff. If Uncle Sam buys Florida concentrate then we can't even raise a holler. For the simple reason that the Florida grower received more than $60 a ton, net on the tree, for all his fruit. That is right. It means that the concentrate can be made to sell at a profit to the consumer and still pay the poor old grower three (3) cents a pound for all his fruit, net on the tree. It would sure be fine if Mr. Wohlwend of the Exchange would find out about this Florida deal. The concentrate even helped the sale of their fresh fruit. Wohlwend believes in the overall policy of "moving the crop" regardless of price and that there is "no chance of getting" more than present returns. So we keep on shipping heavy in the face of poor consumer and trade demand. With the tracks east loaded with fruit, the prices falling we go about "moving the crop" by increasing the prorate. Would it not be fine to see if the grower could not get cost of production and a little plus by cutting down the shipments for a few weeks? We are probably nuts but what is the matter with this sort of thing? But to get back to who will get the money if Uncle Sam buys any frozen concentrate. If Uncle buys from Minute Maid who will get the benefit of the "cheaper fruit" contract they have with the Exchange? The Exchange grower or Minute Maid? Do you think Mr. Wilcox knows that most of the Exchange growers he works for need a return of 50 cents a pound for soluble solids, set on the tree, to get by on? When enough growers get up on their hind legs and tell him that it will happen, Wilcox might even call Wohlwend to give a little more consideration to "moving in some money." Do you think Mr. Wilcox knows that most of the Exchange growers work for need a return of 50 cents a pound for soluble solids, get on the tree, to get by on? When enough growers get up on their hind legs and tell him that it will happen, Wilcox might even tell Wohlwend to give a little more consideration to "moving in some money" than to simply "moving the crop." TRUE ENOUGH BUT I LOVE YOU DELORES—THAT'S WHAT COUNTS! THE AFRICAN CLAWED FROG MUST LIVE IN WATER LIKE A HIGH—BUT IS STRICTLY AN AIR BREATHER... REE FROGS HAVE SPECIAL ADHESIVE DISCS ON THEIR TOES FOR CLIMBING. I WON'T FALL! FROGS CROAK MOSTLY DURING BREEDING SEASON. 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