anaheim-gazette 1950-12-20

Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1950 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 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 8, 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. 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 BEESER Assistant Publisher WILLIAM GREGORY Editor ERNEST BEYER Assistant Editor MYLEN BRADCEY Picture Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager MARY HOLAND Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULANS Classified Advertising Manager Does history repeat itself? This country stumbled around here at home before and during World War II with the agencies that were created to handle the billion details connected with mobilization for war. An agency was set up, didn't work quite right, had to be succeeded by another agency, and in turn that was succeeded by another. That went on for several years. That happened with a number of agencies. It's all well - known and a matter of record. Now as we begin preparations for what may be another war, President Truman must make an effort to avoid some of those old mistakes. He's setting up a new central coming into conflict with OPM and SPAB. Finally, the supply job was taken away from OPACS, put under SPAB and WPB, and OPACS became OPA. Finally, Congress gave it power to control prices. These were just a few of the many pre-war and wartime agencies, and inflation was growing in many directions. At last, in an effort to pull together all the loose ends connected with inflation and living cost controls, President Roosevelt created the Economic Stabilization Board. Still there were problems, conflicts among all the agencies and their various fields. For instance, "SHE BROUGHT FORTH HER" While Mary and Joseph in the stable, the time came Mary to be delivered. She brought her first born son, wrapped him in swaddling cloth and laid him in a manger. In the same country, shepherd were in the field, watching... It's all well - known and a matter of record. Now as we begin preparations for what may be another war, President Truman must make an effort to avoid some of those old mistakes. He's setting up a new central agency to direct industrial mobilization with Charles E. Wilson as head of it. Wilson is president of the General Electric co. Maybe this will give some idea of what happened before and what some of the problems are now. Take just two of the big problems which confronted the nation back in the pre-Pearl Harbor days when it wanted to turn out weapons, leave some materials for civilian goods, and control inflation. In January, 1941, the Office of Production Management (OPM) was created to get defense production going. This didn't work well and in August, 1941, a new agency was put on top of OPM, called SPAB—the Supply Priorities and Allocation board. (It's job was what the name implies: it was supposed to get the necessary materials into the hands of war manufacturers and decide what firm should get first crack at what materials, in the order of their need.) But this didn't work perfectly either. So in January, 1942 the War Production Board (WPB) was created as a successor to OPM and SPAB. Meanwhile, in April, 1941, OPACS was set up. This was the Office of Price Administration and Civilian Supply. It was supposed to keep prices down and decide what materials, after defense needs were met, should go into civilian goods and what kind. In the price field, OPACS was under a handicap. It couldn't impose price controls. And in the supply field it was constantly These were just a few of the many pre-war and wartime agencies, and inflation was growing in many directions. At last, in an effort to pull together all the loose ends connected with inflation and living cost controls, President Roosevelt created the Economic Stabilization Board. Still there were problems, conflicts among all the agencies and their various fields. For instance, war production, price control, wage controls, manpower controls, defense transportation, and so on. At last as boss of the whole show President Roosevelt set up in May, 1943, the Office of War Mobilization with James F. Byrnes—he's just been elected Governor of South Carolina—as boss. Take what's happening now. In the field of inflation control, the president, by act of Congress, has created the Economic stabilization agency, with power to control price and wages. Its two arms are a Wage Stabilization board and a Price Control agency. But in the other fields of production, priorities, supplies, defense transportation, controlling fuels, and so on, the authority for handling the various items is scattered in agencies around the government. In setting up a new super central mobilization agency under Wilson, the president may be able to pull together and coordinate the various and perhaps conflicting ideas and interests of the many defense agencies. If this is successful, it will save the government some of those years of stumbling that hurt that last war effort for it wasn't until 1943, as mentioned, that the War Mobilization Board under Byrnes was set up. Byrnes wound up as home front czar in the Second World War. Wilson seems slated to be czar now. The word czar may seem offensive to a lot of people. But the records show a great many people shouted for a czar last time. WASHINGTON — A united backstage difference of opinion has developed between two most important policy-makers—the cabinet—Secretary of State Acheson and Secretary of Defense Marshall—over hostilities in Orient. The difference is that Acheson accused by Republicans of being an appeaser, is far more belligerent than Marshall, a military man. Marshall's view—and it's shared by other military men—is that he must let no hysterical cries or Congress or irresponsible actions in Asia embroil us in what Marshall and his military staff fear is that some suicides move by us may convince Russians we are about to attack thereby causing them to run first. Our best intelligence is theretofore causing them to run first. 50 Years Ago The Order of Fraternal Brothood at its last meeting eleven the following officers to serve in the ensuing year: R. C. M. president; Mrs. Littlefield, vice president; F. C. Rimpau, secretary; Mrs. W. M. Cooper, treasurer; Mrs. Joseph Backs, chapman Herman Stock, sergeant; Mr. Cooper, M at A; Fred John I.D.K.; Alfred Seale, O.D.K.; B Athearn and J. S. Hatfield, treeses; G. S. Eddy and J. P. Granges, finance; Mrs. Geo B supreme president; Miss N Weaver, pianist. We are printing in and column an interesting letter from Gerald Sandilands who with wife are in Kingston, Jamie Mr. and Mrs. Sandilands are returning shortly to New York their many friends will be able to know they are well and perous. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Viv have moved to Anaheim for Santa Ana and have taken their residence here. 25 Years Ago Mrs. S. Littlefield, mother Mrs. Eva Boyd, was seriously jured at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lillian Elford at Wister on Saturday when she IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY EUCHEL 75 Years Ago Sweet strains of music rang out on the midnight air, and our reporter proceeded to investigate. The choir was practicing in Enterprise hall, for the festival on Thursday night. We can safely say that the music for the occasion will be excellent. We would again call attention to the fact that Theo. Risser has been commissioned Inspector of the 28th Masonic District. Nixon is proving himself the Prince of Caterers. He imported fresh oysters from Los Angeles to tickle the palate of the Anaheimers. Mr. T. H. Shelly was the fortunate winner of the beautiful musical album which was raffled at Cohen's Cigar store last evening. The state legislature is getting down to business—In the assembly, McConhell introduced a bill to regulate the practice of medicine, and one to abolish the State Board of Equallization and transfer the business to the Controller’s office. Lambourn introduced a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate and report the feasibility of printing all books for the use of schools within the state. Referred to the committee on education. Several novel carriages made their appearance in town yesterday. Among which we notice the coach of the Planter’s Hotel, whose chief attraction was its redness, and another was a green, one-horse affair, whose chief attraction was the wonder it excited as to how in blazes it hung together. An election will be held in Spring School district (Santa Ana), on January 10, for the purpose of voting on the question of levying a tax of $4000 to build two school houses. Fairview district will also hold an election, for the purpose of voting a tax of $4000, to build a Grammar school house. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Vinn have moved to Anaheim for Santa Ana and have taken their residence here. 25 Years Ago Mrs. S. Littlefield, mother Mrs. Eva Boyd, was seriously jured at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lillian Elwood at Winters on Saturday when she stepped on a hardwood floor and sustained a fracture of the hip. She was brought to the Community hospital in this city where her condition is reported as critical. Mrs. Littlefield is aged years and has resided in this 38 years. The Girls League of high school gave a Christmas program in the auditorium of the high school Wednesday. A one act play symbolizes Christmas legends was the principal feature of the program following girls took part: H.Grafton, Puritan Seitz; Cathee Shay, Juanita Lopez, Frank Keogh, Laveda Cheatum. Mr. was furnished under the direction of Joshua Williams. The play directed by Lucille Bickley, matic instructor. This week Anaheim’s school teachers are attending institute Los Angeles. Miss Catherine Betzsold, sister of the late Henry Betzsold, died at the home of her sister-in-law S. Philadelphia Tuesday. She was 65 years old and has made her home in Anaheim for many years past. How Christmas Began The Saviour Is THE BROUGHT FORTH HER FIRST BORN" While Mary and Joseph were stable, the time came for them to be delivered. She brought her first born son, and piled him in swaddling clothes, laid him in a manger. In the same country, shepherds in the field, watching over their flock by night. And the angel of the Lord Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them: and they were afraid. The angel said to them: "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." Suddenly with the angels appeared a multitude of truly host praising God, "Glory to God in the land on earth peace, good ward men." (Adapted from St. Luke's Tomorrow: The Shrove Come to Worship.) WASHINGTON — A unique vintage difference of opinion developed between two of the most important policy-makers in cabinet—Secretary of State Johnson and Secretary of Defense Small—over hostilities in the skirt. The difference is that Acheson, led by Republicans of being Russia does not want a major war, though she could be stamped into one. Therefore, Secretary Marshall, in meetings of the cabinet and the National Security Council, has pleaded for calmness. He has also warned General MacArthur against any move which would bring on World War III, and he was opposed to MacArthur's troop movements near the Manchurian border after it had been agreed that we would keep a 40-per cent raise. In the five months of government management of the roads, Steelman had yet to bring the union heads and railroad presidents together in the same room. When the president asked Morse what he would do, the ex-Chairman of the War Labor Board replied: "I'd do exactly as I did in the 1941 dispute—bring both sides into a hotel room and keep them there until they get together. It took me 69 hours, but we settled Oblong V FROM AN EGG-SHAPE By WALDO HUN (The Poor Man's Drew) THE TIME HAS 1 passed when our streets ways should be cleared odd specimen the "he WASHINGTON — A unique stage difference of opinion developed between two of the important policy-makers in cabinet—Secretary of State Sesson and Secretary of Defense Marshall—over hostilities in the war. The difference is that Acheson, led by Republicans of being appeaser, is far more belligerent than Marshall, a military man. Marshall's view—and it's shared with other military men—is that we let no hysterical cries from press or irresponsible military us in Asia embroil us in war. Marshall and his military fear is that some sudden by us may convince theans we are about to attack, by causing them to move our best intelligence is that 50 Years Ago The Order of Fraternal Brotherhood at its last meeting elected following officers to serve during ensuing year: R. C. Mills, agent; Mrs. Littlefield, viceagent; F. C. Rimpau, secretary; W. M. Cooper, treasurer; Joseph Backs, chaplain; Ian Stock, sergeant; M. N. Mar, M at A; Fred Johnson; Alfred Seale, O.D.K.; F. G. Corn and J. S. Hatfield, trustee; G. S. Eddy and J. P. desges, finance; Mrs. Geo Boyd, one president; Miss Nellie er, pianist. are printing in another on an interesting letter from Sandilands who with his are in Kingston, Jamalca, and Mrs. Sandilands are reing shortly to New York and many friends will be glad how they are well and prosus. and Mrs. Johnny Vinson moved to Anaheim from Ana and have taken up residence here. 25 Years Ago S. Littlefield, mother of Eva Boyd, was seriously inat the home of her daughter Mrs. Lillian Elcid at Whit Saturday when she sin- war, though she could be stamped into one. Therefore, Secretary Marshall, in meetings of the cabinet and the National Security Council, has pleaded for calmness. He has also warned General MacArthur against any move which would bring on World War III, and he was opposed to MacArthur's troop movements near the Manchurian border after it had been agreed that we would keep a 40-mile neutrality zone this side of Manchuria. War Can Be Averted Secretary Marshall points out—and it's no secret to the rest of the world—that we are in no position to fight World War III and cannot be for at least a year. He also believes that if we live through the next 12 months without war, there is a chance of averting it altogether. That is the reason President Truman's recent speech emphasized that peace, not war, is our goal. Though Marshall and Acheson are warm friends and worked together in the State Department, Acheson is perhaps the most militant non-appeaser in the administration—perhaps the natural reaction to unfair attacks against him as a commie sympathizer. Acheson has proposed a naval blockade of the China coast, urged the bombing of Chinese cities, and favors keeping a military bridgehead in Korea. These measures were opposed by Prime Minister Attlee during his recent visit, and are also opposed by top U.S. military men. Three Rearmament Dangers These military men warn against three dangers in the present rearmament period: 1. Politicians who clamor for all-out military aggressiveness. Governor Dewey's speech was regarded by the Pentagon as too aggressive, though it was secretly encouraged by the State Department. 2. Military men who clamor for a preventive war. General MacArthur is placed in this category. 3. State Department officials, including Acheson, who insist on aggressive action. Note—Military chiefs point to another domestic danger in connection with rearmament—namely, drafting too many trainees be- months of government management of the roads. Steelman had yet to bring the union heads and railroad presidents together in the same room. When the president asked Morse what he would do, the ex-Chairman of the War Labor Board replied: "I'd do exactly as I did in the 1941 dispute—bring both sides into a hotel room and keep them there until they get together. It took me 69 hours, but we settled it. You need a good mediator, one that both sides have faith in. A strike is not justified, but you're going to have one as sure as shooting unless Steelman produces something." Morse argued that, when the government took over management of the roads, it should decide the merits of the dispute and make a positive finding. Mr. Trueman's reply was, "talk to John (Steelman) about that." Note 1—Union chiefs who have been living out of suitcases in Washington hotels for weeks are privately burned up at Steelman. One of them said bitterly: "Steelman has told Mr. Truman there was great progress and a settlement was in sight, when all we've had is an offer to raise pay five cents an hour, if we'll sign a three-year, no-strike contract. We haven't even seen a railroad president, nothing but lawyers and clerks. Steelman told the president a few days ago we had agreed not to strike. That was not true." Note 2—There is a backstage move to ease Steelman out as mediator and bring in a really top-flight labor conciliator like Cy Ching or Mrs. Anna Rosenberg. Pact Army Continued from Page 1 for taking part in an international military organization to protect the western world. The Atlantic Council decision will go before the West German government soon, and the Germans likely will drive a sharp bargain. Bonn dispatches said the three Allied high commissioners for Germany probably would meet tomorrow with Konrad Adenauer, the West German Republic's chancellor (premier), to inform hard on the nerves of wodx (shall we say) drive don't mind it so much of them flashes past at m.p.h., but when they join you, that's something else. Crouched in the cram-pit of his go-buggy and through the narrow slit of shield he conveys the image of a Nazi Panzer obeying squinting through the fire his tank, and can be as dangerous. Ah! but youth must learn young America's crush speed must be sated. Hard on the nerves of wodx (shall we say) drive don't mind it so much of them flashes past at m.p.h., but when they join you, that's something else. "Curley" Couch and Mrs. Johnny Vinson moved to Anaheim from Ana and have taken up residence here. 25 Years Ago S. Littlefield, mother of Eva Boyd, was seriously injured at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lillian Elford at Whitman Saturday when she slipped on a hardwood floor and fell into a fracture of the left hip he was brought to the Connell hospital in this city where condition is reported as critical. Littlefield is aged 72 and has resided in this city since. Girls League of the school gave a Christmas program in the audition of the high school Wednesday. One act play symbolizing Christmas legends was the principle of the program. The singing girls took part: Helen Bonn, Puritan Seitz; Catherine Juanita Lopez; Frances Laveda Cheatum. Music furnished under the direction of Shua Williams. The play was led by Lucille Bickley, draught instructor. This week Anaheim's schoolers are attending institute in Angeles. Catherine Betzsold, sister of late Henry Betzsold, died home of her sister-in-law Philadelphia Tuesday. She was 65 years old and has made home in Anaheim for three past. Military men who clamor for a preventive war. General MacArthur is placed in this category. State Department officials, including Acheson, who insist on aggressive action. Note—Military chiefs point to another domestic danger in connection with rearmament—namely, drafting too many trainees before the Army has enough camps and training officers. Secretary Marshall wants to move just as swiftly as possible but only as fast as the military machine can absorb men and weapons. He hopes for a steady 385-days-a-year preparedness, not a lot of quick hullabaloo followed by lethargy. Behind the RR Strike Inside fact is that President Truman was warned weeks ago of a railroad strike unless John Steelman, his genial White House aide, brought union and management together. The warnings came from two Senators and two troubled cabinet members—Attorney General Howard McGrath, Secretary of Labor Maurice Tobin, Elbert Thomas, chairman of the Senate Labor committee, and Sen. Wayne Morse, one-time War Labor board member. All pointed out that the trainmen and conductors were restive because: Twenty-two months of negotiations were mutted. The operating railroad employees had been two years without a pay hike, while 1,000,000 non-operating workers for the same bosses had what amounted to a military organization to protect the western world. The Atlantic Council decision will go before the West German government soon, and the Germans likely will drive a sharp bargain. Bonn dispatches said the three Allied high commissioners for Germany probably would meet tomorrow with Konrad Adenauer, the West German Republic's chancellor (premier), to inform him of the results of the conference which placed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower at the head of a projected international army of 1,000,000, to include German units. Members of Adenauer's own dominant party, the Christian Democrats, predicted negotiations over Germany's role in the Western army would be long drawn-out. A press statement issued by the party said it would be some time before the federal government would be able to take a definite stand. BRIGHT LIGHTS LURE EAGER BEAVER BUTTE, Mont.—(AP)—An eager beaver that never had it so good in the woods really had itself a time Butte's Columbia Park for a spell. The critter moved in quietly, took up quarters in a small stream between the roller coaster and the merry-go-round and moved in hungrily on the park's succulent trees. Ted Beach, superintendent of the gardens, soon noticed something was doing his trees a great deal of no good so he called for help from the game wardens who trapped the 45-pound animal and carted it away from the bright lights and music. Labor Demand Continued from Page But if compliance does voluntarily, ESA Adm. Alan Valentine warned, sory price ceilings will be on and the standards "more rigorous" than they set forth. There was ample indication ESA considers the volume mula a stop-gap. If it inflation until March, the agency may be ready to mandatory controls needed. The Saviour Is Born THE SHEPHERDS IN THE FIELD peared a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Adapted from St. Luke, 2, 6-14) (Tomorrow: The Shepherds Come to Worship.) Oblong Views FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD By WALDO HUNTER (The Poor Man's Drew Pearson) THE TIME HAS long since passed when our streets and highways should be cleared of that odd specimen the "hot-rodder," Children Entertain (Continued from Page 3) "Jolly Old St. Nick," and "Christmas Bells" were sung by the combined first grades. Miss Gibson's and Mrs. Cox' second grade presented the recitation "When the Reindeer Ran Away," with Steven Schacht, Pat Parker, Kenneth Taggart, Howard Merrill, Roger Gregg, Dale Coultier, Michael Kirk and Gary Bowrgher. A Christmas greeting was given by Miriam Easton, Judy Dilly, and Mari-Ann Henry. Combined grades sang three numbers "Fairy Snowflakes," Christmas Bells, and "Upon the Housetop." As a final recitation on the program Glenora Peek recited the piece "Good-Bye." Mrs. Connan Grey gave a short talk explaining the Parent-Teachers information course to be given in January. Mr. Chester Powler was introduced and received special congratulations on his new appointment as principal at Broadway school, by Mrs. Korn. Miss Gibson's second grade won the room count taken by Mrs. Marion Henry. The meeting was adjourned by a social hour of viewing items on the bazaar table, sold to complete the budget for the year. Mrs. Godfrey Herbel finance and budget chairman was in charge of the bazaar tables, assisted by Mrs. Byron Dahl, Mrs. J. W. Scapy, Mrs. S. L. Keith, Mrs. John Kerns, Mrs. Wayne Held, Mrs. Leo Oden, Mrs. George Dierberger. Tea hostesses were Mrs. Pearl Burdick, Mrs. C. Flynn, Mrs. R. C. Agren and Mrs. Harry Rocschlaub. The tea-table was WSCS General Meeting Tomorrow General meeting of WSCS is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. Prayer group will meet in Wesley hall with lunchcon to be served at noon. Special features at the table include Mrs. Charles Rinechart's reading "The African Christmas," and Mrs. Harry Fackiner's singing of spirituals. Program speakers are Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Hartzler, African missionaries. They will display a collection of African curics. Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Schope, 1372 N. Raymond, Fullerton will meet Mrs. Schope's relatives at Inglewood airport this evening. Joining the family for the holidays are Mrs. Schope's mother, Mrs. W., D. Sherrill; and her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Davis of Rock Island, Ill. Also planning to visit here are her sister, Miss Mabel Sherrill from West Bend, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Sherrill, brother of Mrs. Schope, and son Thomas Walter from McGregor, Texas; Mrs. Geneva Van Kirk of Glendale and Mrs. William B. Frisbie of San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wittesch and family Walter and Margaret of Anaheim and Lee Avett, also of Anaheim, will join the group. Pretty Cover-All Oblong Views FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD By WALDO HUNTER (The Poor Man's Drew Pearson) THE TIME HAS long since passed when our streets and highways should be cleared of that odd specimen the "hot-rodder," and it is a wonder the State Highway Patrol has not pressed for legislation to make it illegal to drive fenderless cars. If such a law were passed it would deal a mortal blow to the hot-rodder, because he would consider it a terrible breach of ethics to drive a car equipped with fenders. You see, the first thing the hot rodder does on finding a car he wants to "soup up" is to yank off the fenders. At a time when the rest of us are increasingly concerned with keeping fenders ON our cars, toc! After the fenders are taken off, the hot-rodder then cuts the top of the car down about a foot, squeezing the windshield to a narrow slit. With the engine tuned up to the power and precision of one of the hydro-electric generators over at Hoover Dam and a gasoline tank loaded with a mixture volatile enough to explode if you breathe on it, he is off to the races. Crouched in the cramped cockpit of his go-buggy and peering through the narrow slit of a windshield he conveys the impression of a Nazi Panzer oberlieutenant squinting through the fire port of his tank, and can be every bit as dangerous. Ah! but youth must be served, and young America's craving for speed must be sated. But it is hard on the nerves of we orthodox (shall we say) drivers. You don't mind it so much when one of them flashes past at about 120 m.p.h., but when they jump OVER you, that's something else again. "Curley" Couch, the Gazette City Park Club Hold Election of Officers Annual meeting of the Anaheim City Park club was held Saturday afternoon with election of officers for the coming year highlighting the afternoon session. F. LeRoy Marsh was named president for the coming year; Roy Corbelt, first vice president; Walter O'Bannon, second vice and George Trout, secretary and treasurer. Directors are Clyde Walker, Ed E. Smith and Earl Pence. Appointments made by the new president were Ray Corbett, manager; Clyde Walker, custodian; Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Barton, Mrs. Merrick and Mrs. Brown, hostesses. Secretary and treasurer's reports were read and accepted and the club expressed thanks to the mayor and city council for their cooperation during the year. They also issued an invitation to all interested persons to join the group. KOREAN WAR Continued from Page 1 of Seoul and 10 miles south of 38. An Eighth Army spokesman said there had been a two day lull in that sector and all enemy troops there had been identified as North Koreans. Fifteen miles east of Kaesong, west of Chunchon, another South Korean force stopped and turned back 200 North Koreans trying to cross the Imjin river. A two hour fire fight raged there. 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"Curley" Couch, the Gazette make-up man and often referred to in hushed tones by organized hot-rodders as the Poor Man's Barney Oldfield, has offered me a ride in his hot-rod, but I don't know. I showed my true stripe and backed out of the deal when I saw an altimeter in the dash panel. TO CHANGE THE subject just a bit, did you ever stop to think that when you get to be 75 you will have spent about three weeks of your life rummaging around in your pockets for car keys? Labor Demands Continued from Page 1 with its price-profits formula announced last night. But if compliance does not come voluntarily, ESA Administrator Alan Valentine warned, compulsory price ceilings will be clamped on and the standards may be "more rigorous" than those now set forth. There was ample indication that ESA considers the voluntary formula a stop-gap. If it restrains inflation until March, the infant agency may be ready to enforce mandatory controls wherever needed.