anaheim-gazette 1950-12-18

Anaheim Gazette MONDAY DECEMBER 18, 1950 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons; Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center; Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2208; Entered or 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 45 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 BEGLER Assistant Publisher WILLARD GREGORY Editor ERNEST BEYER Assistant Editor MYLES BRADLEY Retiree Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Advertising Manager MARY ROULAND Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager Solid Anaheim Citizens : One of the duties of a home-town newspaper is to call to the attention of its readers the events which have deep significance as well as news value. These events, when analyzed, have profound effects on the human and economic standards of the city. The projects, although dealing in human relations, actually are exciting when you take time to think about them. One of these events which has significance as well as news interest was described in Friday's Gazette thus: "Kwikset Asks Employees to Discuss Jobs" (headline). "Some 500 employees of Kwikset Locks today had the opportunity to tell the bosses what they think point where the end product begins to take the shape and evolves into a valuable commodity for some consumer. This program of surveying the employee's personal relations to his job is only part of the employee-relations system of a progressive company. There are sick and insurance benefits, profit sharing plans, morale programs, employee suggestion provisions, new employee orientation systems, employee grievance programs, employee evaluation plans, and other personnel relations idea. Well, we think when this progressive type of human relations practice is in operation right here in our midst it not... The projects, although dealing in human relations, actually are exciting when you take time to think about them. One of these events which has significance as well as news interest was described in Friday's Gazette thus: "Kwikset Asks Employees to Discuss Jobs" (headline). "Some 500 employees of Kwikset Locks today had the opportunity to tell the bosses what they think about their jobs at Kwikset" (first paragraph). The story then tells of an employee survey made by Kwikset to determine the employees' attitudes on their jobs and the management of Kwikset. The piece ends up by saying: "Dr. Robert Hartman discussed the profit sharing and cost savings sharing plans of Kwikset." Not very exciting, you say? Well, consider this: We all know in a vague way, perhaps from experience, that the worker wants, fairness in pay, in opportunity, and in the small events of the day on the job. He wants security. He wants a sense of importance and recognition, a chance to show what he can do. He is not satisfied to be just an uncounted cog in a wheel. He desires to know what his job is; what it means in the end-result. If his work is not essential, then why should he try to be a useful part of the work-team? Then, too, of course; he wants a good boss. People respond in a crisis often in a superhuman manner. Any front line soldier can tell you that. But, how often do employers consciously try to create conditions which draw forth these hidden powers in our everyday jobs? And, don't overlook this: Few of us can be effective working alone. The editor of this page is only a small beginning of the effort of several people required to place these words before your eyes. We work in groups, which form a part of still larger groups. Teamwork has become an absolute essential of accomplishment in this day and age. We get better results when all of us understand our respective positions in the end-result. Now, please think of all this as it applies to the few words we quoted about Kwikset at the be- There are sick and insurance benefits, profit sharing plans, morale programs, employee suggestion provisions, new employee orientation systems, employee grievance programs, employee evaluation plans, and other personnel relations idea. Well, we think when this progressive type of human relations practice is in operation right here in our midst, it not only is significant but completely newsworthy. And, these programs have a bearing on Anaheim. Some 500 employees in Kwikset—and dozens of employees in other companies—know pretty well where they stand in the organization. Security, you might call it. And, security enables a man to buy a new home, a new car, and raise a fine family. He knows he will be around for a good long time if he does the job in the manner expected by his employers. Contentment on the job; it not only helps make a better employee, but darned if it doesn't improve his general behaviour and usefulness to his fellow-man. He doesn't scowl at his neighbors or throw shoes at a crooning cat. He realizes the value of "satisfaction" and wants to practice it generally. Sociability. In too many organizations there is some person or persons who continually criticize or whine about their co-workers. It seems from jealousy or frustration. But, in a company which is careful with its employee relations, and which is careful with the relations of one employee to another, frustration seldom gets a head start. Result: more productivity in the plant and in the home. Well, you can go to some length in giving out with advantages to the community of stable, contented, informed employees, who know they have an important role to fill not only in the product or services of their company, but also in the community. But, one thing which is MOST, MOST important is the sense in this next little paragraph. ANY HUMAN BEING LIKES TO WORK UNDER SOMEONE WHOM HE CAN RESPECT AND IN WHOM HE CAN HAVE said, "Fear not, Mary: for hast found favor with God." shalt conceive in thy womb bring forth a son; and shall and budded nuts was dispair early in November by Walter manager of the Anaheim W Growers Association. Mr. Rose received a gracious letter from White House thanking him for gift and signed by the President secretary in behalf of the ident and Mrs. Coolidge 50 Years Ago The following directors were elected by the Placentia ange Growers Association to for the ensuing year: Major C. Klokke of Los Angeles, p dent; A. S. Bradford, A. Pie Theodore Staley, J. H. CH A. McDermont, A. T. Pendil The directors appointed A Staley; secretary and Arthur Dermont; manager of the j ing house. Henry Hansen has receive letter from his brother G who is on the Oregon in Ch waters. He was on the ship she went on the rocks, and meritorious conduct was remended by the captain for motion to ship's carpenter. will give him the rank of lieutenant at a salary of $ per year. The position will b life. John Everhardy was in on Saturday talking oil when Mott, the well known theatre manager who was billing the for the Coon show tonight proached. John remarked that ought to know that little fat his face was familiar as a o The two renewed their acqance. Everhardy used to r hotel here and Mott; while porarily out of theatricals, restaurant in Los Angeles. This how they used to know other. Each had stood the off for a board bill! 75 Years Ago The press of other duties the effect of his recent se illness has compelled Mr. F to place the lands on the Joaquin Rancho which have offered for sale into the h of agents who will attend to We work in groups which form a part of still larger groups. Teamwork has become an absolute essential of accomplishment in this day and age. We get better results when all of us understand our respective positions in the end-result. Now, please think of all this as it applies to the few words we quoted about Kwikset at the beginning of this editorial. Here is a company, right here in Anaheim, which is doing its utmost (and at great expense) to be on-the-level with its employees, to help them be happier in their jobs and community, to make them satisfied workers with a future in an organization they know and understand; and to give them the free and unbiased opportunity to tell the management what they sincerely think about the company. From these surveys often come not only real adjustments of benefit to the employees, but the management is enabled to utilize hints and ideas developed by the employees while actually working with their hands and minds at the very close of school for the summer vacation. Lack of playground was the reason for purchasing the new site. Some of the finest walnuts produced in the Anaheim district graced the table of the President and Mrs. Coolidge when they enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner this year. A twenty-five pound bag of carefully selected Eureka restaurant in Los Angeles. The press of other duties the effect of his recent illness has compelled Mr. Fry to place the lands on the Joaquin Rancho which have offered for sale into the hand of agents who will attend to disposal. The new Methodist Episcopal church on Fort street, Los Angeles was dedicated Sunday. The plan announced that a debt of $6000 was remained on the church and ed for subscriptions to liquor the indebtedness. $6000 was scribed in the morning and balance in the evening. J. Potts gave $1000. A suit for damage by treasure in which Bailey Bros., are pitted and Bastanchury is deprived will be tried before Clait on Friday. Fritz Fischer arrived from Francisco yesterday for a visit with the folks at home. Corn meal from the new at Gospel Swamp is offered sale in town. Now is the time for our party to attend to constructing description of town or city errment. Talk won't do, a must be instant. Frank Lafaucherle will raise splendid gold watch on Year's Eve at the Mechanic's change. How Christmas Began The Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary Angel Gabriel was sent to God to a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin, who was espoused to a man whose name was Joseph. The angel said to her, "Hail, thou that highly favored, the Lord is thee: blessed art thou among men." He was troubled, but the angel "Fear not, Mary: for thou found favor with God." Thou conceive in thy womb, and forth a son, and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." Then Mary said, "How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?" And the angel answered, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. "And thy cousin Elisabeth has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible." Mary went into a city of Juda and saluted Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard the salutation or Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Chost, and with a loud voice, "Fell thou among women, and the fruit of thy womb." After about three months returned to her own home Elizabeth's full time brought forth a son and shall be called John. An grew, and waxed strong and was in the desert day of his showing to Liz (Adapted from St. Lucian (Tomorrow: "No Room Inn.")) Budded nuts was dispatched by November by Walter Ross. Manager of the Anaheim Walnutvers Association. Mr. Ross read a gracious letter from the House thanking him for the sign by the President's WASHINGTON — When Congressional and cabinet leaders filed into the White House to the fact that he had just been defeated for re-election. "You go right ahead, Scott," interrupted the president. "You're still the majority leader." "You Republican gentlemen have a large following," continued pushed, heckled, many whipped them all over 15-mile shopping jump even causes adults to snap at each other at cross-sections.) But now, that horrific "Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. Thou hast conceive in thy womb, and forth a son, and shall call man?" And the angel answered, "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore and saluted Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard the salutation or Mary, the babe leaped in her womb. Elisabeth was filled with pushed, heckled, maud whipped them all over 15-mile shopping junction even causes adults to snap at each other at cross-sections." WASHINGTON — When Congressional and cabinet leaders filed into the White House to hear the president's report on the national emergency, Secretary of State Acheson happened to take a seat just opposite a row of his GOP critics — Senators Taft, Bridges of New Hampshire, and Wherry of Nebraska. "Here is your opposition across from you," remarked Bridges, in an effort to break the ice. The Secretary of State did not quite know how to take this, whereupon Wherry interposed: "We mean your constructive opposition." The meeting that followed was about the nearest approach both political parties have made toward war co-operation. Republican Senators Wiley of Wisconsin and Millikin of Colorado, with ex-Speaker Joe Martin of Massachusetts, seemed especially sympathetic; and even Taft, though he disagreed with the president; offered to submit his dissenting statement to Mr. Truman for his O.K. Russian War Moves The meeting was opened with a grim intelligence report indicating that while things were slightly better in Korea, tension had increased in other parts of the world. Russia seemed to be preparing to chop off new portions of Europe and Asia, the report indicated, while we were engrossed with China. After the explanation of the military perils facing the nation, Mr. Truman invited the Senators to ask questions. He seemed especially anxious to get the co-operation of Senator Taft, and directed many of his remarks toward him. Taft and Wherry, however, demurred at Truman's proposed "national emergency." "We shouldn't rush into this," cautioned Taft. He went on to say that he still didn't know what the program was which the president proposed, and that he doubted whether the public was prepared 50 Years Ago The following directors have elected by the Placentia Orgrowers Association to serve the ensuing year: Major E. F. Klokke of Los Angeles, presiding; A. S. Bradford, A. 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use of the noun "prejudice" 75 Years Ago The press of other duties and effect of his recent severe loss has compelled Mr. French place the lands on the San Juan Rancho which have been used for sale into the hands agents who will attend to their resale. The new Methodist Episcopal Church on Fort street, Los Angeles dedicated Sunday. The pastor announced that a debt of $8000 owed on the church and call-up subscriptions to liquidate indebtedness. $6000 was sub-dued in the morning and the price in the evening. J. W. Gave $1000. Suit for damage by trespass which Bailey Bros., are plainly and Bastanchury is defended will be tried before Judge Fischer arrived from San Francisco yesterday for a short time with the folks at home. Corn meal from the new mills Gospel Swamp is offered for sale in town. Now is the time for our people to construct some scripture of town or city government. Talk won't do, action will be instant. Bank Lafaucherle will raffle a gold watch on New York's Eve at the Mechanic's Exchange. Senators to ask questions. He seemed especially anxious to get the co-operation of Senator Taft, and directed many of his remarks toward him. Taft and Wherry, however, demurred at Truman's proposed "national emergency." "We shouldn't rush into this," cautioned Taft. He went on to say that he still din't know what the program was which the president proposed, and that he doubted whether the public was prepared for all-out mobilization. "Does it have to be done this week?" he asked. The president replied in the affirmative. Days, even hours are precious when total war might be approaching, he added. "Does this mean wage and price controls?" asked Colorado's Millikin. "It does," replied the president. "Unhorsed Cavalryman" Millikin, Wiley and Joe Martin were inclined to agree that Truman's declaration was poorly timed, but Martin urged that "we forget politics and work together as Americans." When the president urged the importance of the psychological effect on the public, Senator Taft made this observation: "One big headline, one flash in the newspapers isn't enough to condition the people for the job they must shoulder in a national emergency. They will be better prepared both to accept the situation and do the job if they have some advance notice." However, Majority Leader Scott Lucas of Illinois put in some persuasive arguments on the other side. "I feel like a cavalryman who has had his horse shot out from under him," Lucas said, referring Note—President Truman has made it clear that he won't order the atomic bomb dropped unless Russia makes the first move. He has also agreed that, barring a surprise attack, he will first consult with the British. Oblong Views FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD By WALDO HUNTER (The Poor Man's Drew Pearson) I SYMPATHIZE WITH the department store Santa Claus but not very much. It used to be that Santa would merely ask your kid if he or she had been a good boy or girl, ask the child what was expected for Christmas (thereby obligating the child's old man clear up to his ears), mumble some indistinct promises through his beard, and everyone was happy. Everyone, that is, except Santa, who by four o'clock in the afternoon was perspiring mightily in that ill-ventilated costume and who at that hour was wondering if there were no end to this frightful procession of grim housewives and their traipsing broods of walling brats. (In defense of the children I add here that you can hardly expect them to present their best front to Santa after mommy has dragged, HUNTER Clements, a very lively as well as a highly businessman, seems to getting a fast shuffle underhanded way. It is likely illogical to suppose poultry ranch (which he edly received a clean bird from authorities) and incidentally, patronized a very great number of citizens, is anymore menace than the other Mr. Martin, who, by lives between Mr. Clever another large ranch, winess is also poultry. This writer was and the impression that tha Home-Makers' Forum By JOAN B. WHITE Gazette Home Economist ELISABETH GIVES BIRTH the Holy Chost, and she spoke with a loud voice, "Glessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb." After about three months, Mary returned to her own house. When Elizabeth's full time came, she brought forth a son and said, he shall be called John. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing to Israel. (Adapted from St. Luke, 1, 1-80) (Tomorrow: "No Room at the Inn.") pushed, heckled, mauled and whipped them all over town on a 15-mile shopping junket which even causes adults to snarl and snap at each other at crowded intersections. But now, that horrible thing and the one we are now highlighed are basically centered on democracy—freedom of enterprise is a large element of democracy. Yes, I think this "below-the-deck-out" bears a whole lot of looking into by someone non-prejudiced in the case. James M. Webb. To the Editor: Friday night the students at Anaheim high school put on a Christmas program. It was well executed, beautifully staged and one which could have done much toward instilling the spirit of Christmas in each and every member of the audience. I say "could have" because for some of us it didn't. The reason wasn't due to any shortcomings in the program. Rather, it was due to a number of inconsiderate individuals who persisted in setting up a distracting racket whichore the attention of those nearby away from the handsome spectacle on the stage and the lovely music from the orchestra pit, and later, from the balcony. Friday's program was one which demanded and deserved minimum disturbance. For many, It is no news to Anaheim home-makers that the price of eggs has jumped almost 20 cents in the last four weeks. The price seems to hike every time we go to the store. What is the reason for the rise when December is normally a month when the price declines? According to the Department of Agriculture, this price rise is due to the war and the mid-western storms which caught the wholesalers with short inventories. Whatever the reason, the budget-wise are buying less eggs as they market this week. Luckily the price of bacon is low—and I do mean low. Alpha Beta's grade A bacon is an excellent value. It is a smart idea to buy twice as much bacon to help take the place of the eggs we aren't having. Cheese makes a satisfactory substitute, too, for the protein, mineral and vitamin content is there. Time to talk turkey again as both Safeway and Alpha Beta stores are taking orders for delicious broad breasted birds like the ones that delighted Anaheimers at Thanksgiving. These are all Grade A birds, eviscerated and ready for the oven when you buy them. The hens will weigh between 10 and 15 pounds and the toms pushed, heckled, mauled and whipped them all over town on a 15-mile shopping junket which even causes adults to snarl and snap at each other at crowded intersections. But now, that horrible thing called "commercialism" has crept into the once innocent picture of Santa talking to a little child. Take Junior to the department store Santa now, and what happens? Santa puts the kid on his knee and assumes a fatherly pose. Floodlights go on, and a picture is snapped. Santa then gives the kid a balloon and you want to go on your way, but a sharpie collars you with a deal to sell you this touching picture of your little boy sitting on Santa's knee. It is only a buck. What can you do? So, you order the picture. At the next store there is another Santa Claus, and the little scene is repeated. This time you are startled to learn from a smiling "assistant" to good old St. Nick that this conversation with your little pride and joy has been recorded and that you can have the record free as a courtesy of the store. A picture was also taken here, and veiled hints are dropped that you should buy one or be considered a heel. In this particular store, Santa, in an aside to my wife, said, "That seems to be a well-adjusted little boy you have there." Whereupon the little boy, who had been putting up a howl for ice cream all afternoon, picked up a soft-ball bat and adjusted Santa's leg so that it will be scarcely usable for at least six weeks. For that, the little boy is liable to get a brand new Schwinn 3-gear bicycle for Christmas from his real Santa Claus, and not from a costumed bargain-basement imposter. So there! Mail Bag To the Editor: It would seem that the nasty use of the noun "prejudice" has wasn't due to any program. Rather, it was due to a number of inconsiderate individuals who persisted in setting up a distracting racket which tore the attention of those nearby away from the handsome spectacle on the stage and the lovely music from the orchestra pit, and later, from the balcony. Friday's program was on which demanded and deserved minimum disturbance. For many, the program was lost amid an ever-rising clatter of banging doors, loud voices in the hallways, and squalling infants within the auditorium itself. Incoming and outgoing persons, with little consideration for those trying to absorb themselves in the program, were the most profane. One individual was able to slam one door and thereby disturb the hundreds of individuals who filled the high school auditorium. Persons in the halls were apparently oblivious to the fact that their heavy footsteps and booming voices waged a winning battle with the musical efforts of program participants. And the little ones inside the auditorium. Granted this is the time of year when infants come to the fore, when thoughts turn to the divine infant whose birth we are all about to celebrate. Were it not for Him programs like that of Friday night wouldn't be. But heavens above, Mr. Editor, Friday night's program almost wasn't thanks to the bawlings of those little bundles of sweetness. Here again, small persons, and this time "small" in the true sense of the word, disrupted a program for a large number of people. I'm certainly not against babies. I have two of my own. But I realize that they do assert themselves noisily and unpredictably. And for that reason, I leave them at home on occasions such as that of Friday night. Actually, I don't think they miss very much. What all of this boils down to, of course, is a plea for a little thoughtfulness and perhaps a little control when community protein, mineral and vitamin content is there. Time to talk turkey again as both Safeway and Alpha Beta stores are taking orders for delicious broad breasted birds like the ones that delighted Anaheimers at Thanksgiving. These are all Grade A birds, eviscerated and ready for the oven when you buy them. The hens will weigh between 10 and 15 pounds and the toms will average 18 to 25 pounds. Marketmen urge shoppers who want lightweight birds to reserve them now and avoid losing them in the last-minute rush. Pricewise, it looks as though Christmas hens will be on a par with their late Thanksgiving sisters. Toms will be sold in halves. The week before Christmas is a good time to utilize some of the less expensive cuts of meat. Spare ribs are a particularly good buy as are the all-meat weiners and boiling beef. Safeway is featuring various cuts of pork, lean and tender. (Continued on Page 6) Mail Bag To the Editor: It would seem that the nasty use of the noun "prejudice" has reared its ugly head in the much publicized case of the Jewel and Ed Clements Poultry Ranch versus our esteemed city council and the alleged gentleman with the all-out ailing health, "due to conditions on said ranch" — citizen, Richard Martin. Wor has it that the "Boys" most interested in excluding a couple of clean hard-working kids and their brood from this fair city, to say nothing of causing unfold hardship in the collapse of all that they have worked for for so many years, have been and are close friends in the Isaac Walton organization. Clements, a very likeable guy as well as a highly successful businessman, seems to me to be getting a fast shuffle in a very underhanded way. It is completely illogical to suppose that one poultry ranch (which has repeatedly received a clean bill of health from authorities) and which is, incidentally, patronized daily by a very great number of our best citizens, is anymore a health menace than the others, even to Mr. Martin, who, by the way, lives between Mr. Clements and another large ranch, whose business is also poultry. This writer was and is under the impression that the last war, "I ALWAYS OPEN MY PREVENTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS! HOW ELSE CAN I MAKE SURE I DON'T SEND SOMETHING BETTER THAN THEY SENT ME?"