anaheim-gazette 1951-02-01

A dog-goned good idea... Yesterday a delegation of folks called on the editor of this newspaper and asked that we say something about the high mortality rate of pets in Anaheim streets. They pointed out that during last year more than 75 dogs went to their maker as a result of accidents in Anaheim streets. Said they: this large number of animals killed has resulted in considerable heartache for a substantial number of Anaheim families. Most of these dogs were pets held in affection by mothers, dads, and kids alike. Why were these animals running in the streets, we asked? Answer: their owners were not careful enough with the leash. They permitted the animal to run loose. But, in some cases animals lost their lives due to the indifference of motorists. What then can the Gazette do to help, we asked? Answer: simply ask owners of animals to keep them well leashed. Mothers and fathers should require their youngsters to leash the dogs whenever there is the least chance the animals may stray into the streets. And, they said, perhaps motorists would realize some animals are running loose and sort of drive with an eye cocked for dogs the same as they do for pedestrians and children. Said they: this large number of animals killed has resulted in considerable heartache for a substantial number of Anaheim families. Most of these dogs were pets held in affection by mothers, dads, and kids alike. Why were these animals running in the streets, we asked? Answer: their owners were not careful enough with the leashed. Mothers and fathers should require their youngsters to leash the dogs whenever there is the least chance the animals may stray into the streets. And, they said, perhaps motorists would realize some animals are running loose and sort of drive with an eye cocked for dogs the same as they do for pedestrians and children. And, here's another idea... Sitting at a local cafe this morning we horned in on the conversation of a very learned Anaheim gent who had read in the Gazette that there was a move afoot to get Congress to authorize a United States foreign region. You know what we mean, one of those armies composed of foreigners but armed and supported by the United States. This fellow was all for it. He said to us he thought the "Hessian idea" was a pretty hot one. "Hessians?" we replied softly. Yeah", said he. "You know those German troops the British used in the American Revolution? Their rulers used to rent 'em out in job lots to anybody who wanted their services." "As long as you paid their boss enough and treated his soldiers right they put in some good licks as fighters. They didn't particularly care who they fought for, as long as the pay was right. "Right now, some of our people are trying to get Congress to say that the military forces can draft 18 year old kids or vets of the first war. "I figure the foreign legion idea is a better one. We could hire a lot of troops to do a lot of fighting for themselves and us in Europe if we get into a tangle" IN THE DAYS OF IONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY EUCHEL 75 Years Ago at the home of the latter's father, Mr. J. P. Zeiv. The health of face a serious deficit for defense (steel) few years unless we vast deposits in proposed waterway us." There’s still an suggested President “Canada has been years for us to help the waterway and its patient. If we don’t Canada may go ahead construction of the critical-power developm our partnership. If there will be no joint waterway. Inns will have complete ownership. “Isn’t it a lot betuued the president, the joint partnership ada has offered us an that our interests link to Canadian ore safeguarded in the “I think so,” ago former head of Gen “When electric power main factor of the way, I was against there were other power. But navigation need for Canadian w the paramount consi Texas Tom K Interior Secretary man also supported did two other poten Gen. Lewis Pick, ch Engineers, and GOP under Wiley of Wisconsin jibed: “done a little blocking When the big Texa denial, Wiley conf then you've stacked tees against the bill.” “What you mean th I have refused to go you when you tried to stack subcommittees wents of the St. Lawrence way," shot back Com IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY EUCHEL 75 Years Ago The centennial fever has reached Anaheim. A new sign, bearing the legend, "Centennial Cigar Store," was posted in a conspicuous position on Centre street yesterday. A number of the solid citizens of Anaheim, met together yesterday afternoon and drew up a protest against the issuance of bonds for building the court house and jail in Los Angeles. This protest will be largely signed and sent to Sacramento. The street band was out in full force on Tuesday evening and the newly married couple was treated to a serenade. Married—In Anaheim, Jan. 25, by Rev. J. M. Allis, Frank E. Mieleng to Miss Jessie Pinnocky, both of Anaheim. The believers in Confucius had another big time yesterday and the streets were filled with firecrackers and Chinese bombs. It is fine sport for them, but not so agreeable to persons who are obliged to pass their quarters with restive and timid horses. 50 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Holcomb have moved over from Fullerton and have taken up their residence at the home of the latter's father, Mr. J. P. Zeyn. The health of Mrs. Holcomb and her little child has not been good of late, but their friends will be pleased to learn that an improvement in their condition is reported. Mrs. John Hartung and son, Edgar are visiting relatives in Los Angeles. Major Klokkeua was in town with a party of friends from Los Angeles some days ago. Judge Ord of Los Alamitos has returned from a prospecting trip through southwestern Nevada. Frank Baum has purchased the barber shop latest conducted by O. S. Davis and is now giving attention to the customers of the shop. Mr. Davis contemplates removing to Fresno. Frank Bustamente came over from Redlands on Saturday in response to intelligence informing him of the illness of his mother. He returned yesterday, having a painting contract that required his attention. His mother is improving. Major Kayandio was in town this week from Monterey, Mexico. WASHINGTON — President Truman and top advisers decided last week that the St. Lawrence Waterway a raging issue in Congress for two decades, must no longer be delayed if the United States is to maintain a strong defense in the future. Most surprising endorsement of the seaway came from mobilization boss Charles Wilson, who once opposed it. However, even such implacable foes as Sen. Tom Connally of Texas, chairman of the Foreign Relations committee, and Rep. Charles Buckley of New York have now promised not to impede the proposed canal joining Detroit and Chicago with the Atlantic Ocean. Citing the need for quick action, two-fisted Rep. John Blatnik of Minnesota, leading House crusader for the St. Lawrence waterway, told the White House meeting: "There is no need for long hearings on this. We know the whole story from previous hearings. We also know that we face a serious deficit of iron ore for defense (steel) in the next few years unless we draw on the vast deposits in Labrador the proposed waterway can bring us." "There's still another reason," suggested President Truman. "Canada has been waiting 41 years for us to help her construct the waterway and is getting impatient. If we don't move now, face a serious deficit of iron ore for defense (steel) in the next few years unless we draw on the vast deposits in Labrador the proposed waterway can bring us." "There's still another reason," suggested President Truman. "Canada has been waiting 41 years for us to help her construct the waterway and is getting impatient. If we don't move now, Canada may go ahead with the construction of the canal and electric-power development without our partnership. If that happens, there will be no joint control of the waterway. Instead, Canada will have complete control and ownership. 'Isn't it a lot better,' continued the president, 'to accept the joint partnership control Canada has offered us and make sure that our interests in this vital link to Canadian ore deposits are safeguarded in the future?' "I think so," agreed Wilson, former head of General Electric. "When electric power was the main factor of the proposed seaway, I was against it, because there were other ways to get power. But navigation and the need for Canadian ore are now the paramount considerations." Texas Tom Yields Interior Secretary Oscar Chapman also supported Truman, as did two other potent figures at the closed-door conference, Maj. Gen. Lewis Pick, chief of Army Engineers, and GOP Sen. Alexander Wiley of Wisconsin. Wiley remarked that if Truman "held a few more meetings like this one, I'll bet you could convince the railroad owners who have been blocking the seaway." Turning to Senator Connally, the Wisconsinite jibed: "Tom, you've done a little blocking yourself." When the big Texan growled a denial, Wiley continued: "Well, then you've stacked subcommittees against the bill." "What you mean to say is that I have refused to go along with you when you tried to get me to stack subcommittees with propositions of the St. Lawrence Waterway," shot back Connally. However, Texas Tom made it clear that he wouldn't stand in the way if the majority of both picture, the Wisconsin Senator wisecracked: "I see you've shifted to my side." Truman's Old Crony It is now pretty well agreed that one of the best things Sen. Harry Byrd of Virginia ever did was to stop the appointment of the president's crony, Mon Wallgren, to be chairman of the National Security Resources Board. Thanks in part to Senator Byrd, the ex-Senator from Washington was shunted from the vitally important war board to what was considered a safe roosting place, the chairmanship of the Federal Power commission. Here, however, Wallgren has been such a flop that even his old friend in the White House is reported disappointed with him. Wallgren's latest dilettantism is a move to transfer the Federal Power commission to Colorado Springs — because the climate is better. Also Mon would be nearer his home state of Washington where he wants to run for the Senate again. Finally, Mon has some real estate in Southern California and he wants to be closer to it than Washington, D.C. County Comment By GEOGE E. HART Switching from last week's discussion of new congressional district prospects and likely candidates, to the more local item of Orange county assembly and senate redistricting, it may be mentioned that leading political observers of the county do not think there will be any. Orange county has been staggeringly to none other than Speaker Sam L. Collins of the assembly. With three consecutive speakerships in his crown, a record for the state, Collins, who also has served in congress, is reported "available" for the county's seat in the upper house. Whether he could get it without a contest, in the event he should try for it, remains to be seen. The post might attract others too. Joseph Beek of Balboa, Tong-time secretary of the senate, is one figure being suggested for Watson's place. So much for the senatorial district and 75th assembly district. As for the 74th assembly district, it is known that Assemblyman Earl Stanley of Newport Beach as stated in this column last week, has his eye on Washington and would wear the mantle of congressman from the proposed new district. If he tries it, that leaves another opening at Sacramento. Word is going round that James B. Utt of Santa Ana, who formerly represented the 75th district, would like to get back there. He retired voluntarily and has no defeat on his record. At present he is a state inheritance tax appraiser. Like Stanley, he is a Republican as are Collins and Senator Watson. Death of Vernon Hell, whose private business was bean growing at Smeltzer, where he was born and lived his entire life, but who was better known for his contribution to public affairs, is regarded by water conservationists of the county as a severe blow to their endeavors, as well as to agricultural interests. Fortunately for the county... When the big Texan growled a denial, Wiley continued: "Well, then you've stacked subcommittees against the bill." "What you mean to say is that I have refused to go along with you when you tried to get me to stack subcommittees with propositions of the St. Lawrence Waterway," shot back Connally. However, Texas Tom made it clear that he wouldn't stand in the way if the majority of both Houses favored the waterway. He even managed a smile when sitting close to Wiley for a news 25 Years Ago Wanton waste of water by the gun clubs strung along the Orange county coast must cease if the district attorney and his aids can put a stop to it. Acting on a complaint filed by H. E. Carner of Anaheim, criminal proceedings against fourteen gun clubs were instituted Friday. The complaints sworn to by Carner, who is a member of the 1925 Grand Jury, charge that the 14 gun clubs allow wells to flow unchecked, the water draining away into ditches and out to sea. The criminal complaints created an unmistakable sensation, the question of the gun club wells having been regarded as a problem for the agricultural interests of the county for some time. A committee of farmers appeared before the County Supervisors some weeks ago, urging steps be taken to curtail the use of water on the gun club preserves, but opinion at that time leaned to the view that nothing could be done. A majority of the members of the clubs and the officials are prominent Los Angeles men. By GEORGE E. HART Switching from last week's discussion of new congressional district prospects and likely candidates, to the more local item of Orange county assembly and senate redistricting, it may be mentioned that leading political observers of the county do not think there will be any. Orange county has been staging a very rapid growth, and might qualify for at least one more assembly district, making three for the county, but there is said to be no local inclination to push the matter. In political circles there is more favor concentrating on a new congressional district, as outlined last week, covering Orange county and northern San Diego county. As for trying to get greater representation in the state legislature, there is said to be an inclination to let well enough alone. Orange county, by itself, has a senatorial district, the 35th, and two assembly districts, the 74th and 75th. While that set-up may not be disturbed, there is bound to be quite a reshuffle of the county's representatives from these three districts, perhaps a new face in each one, if everybody's plans work out. State Senator Clyde A. Watson of Orange, veteran legislator who served the county for a decade in the assembly and then stepped up to the senate some years ago, being re-elected with monotonous regularity, has made no secret of his intention to retire from the legislative arena at the end of his present term next year. That leaves an opening that is understood to be appealing - Colony QuipsBy the Gazette Farm Editor THE WEEK ending January 27 saw the end, in the east, of one of the large promotions of citrus fruit carried on by the large regional and national chain stores as well as hundreds of independents. These people, who are in the food distributing business to make a living, spent their own money to advertise and sell more oranges to the customers they serve every day. The chief concern of these large outfits is that their supplies of the products they are going to push are large enough to take care of the expected demand. The large chain operator hates, above all else, to run out of an advertised item. Above all they want the customer to be satisfied. That, of course, goes for almost all stores and the reason we mention the large chain operators here is the fact that they buy big chunks of citrus and deal on an fob basis a great deal. A prorate gets in the way when it does not make it possible to buy supplies ahead for a big sales event. DURING THE week of January 27 there simply was not enough fruit, California oranges that is, to wad a shotgun. Tracks were the lightest they had been in years—from the California orange side. So that week when the OAC met even the "bird brain" we mean "big brain" boys from the kremlin thought they should have shipped heavier a couple of weeks agb. Does that remind you of what went on last summer? The thinking is just as antiquated. And we have a suspicion that if we want to think about the whole deal what we do think there is nobody that can stop us. And you much know what we think. Yes, Mr. Grower, it stinks to high heaven—and it is your fault. You listen to the stuff handed out by the "hired help" and go right along with it. Why don't you tell 'em what you expect and make it stick. Go to your annual meeting. It will not do you much good. The votes are there to do what the "boys" want done—so don't go getting any ideas. But go anyway and tell them you are sick of it and that your belly is almost full. But let us get back to the big orange promotion week. The results are not in as yet but it makes little difference to us for California did not have enough oranges there to make one of the "big shots" salaries for the week-end. Florida did well—make no mistake. NOW, WITH NO fruit in the east, California navels are going up and up. They are going to be higher than they should be in a few Mr. Heil lived to help with what is generally regarded as the most important economic step ever taken by the county, the formation of Orange County Municipal Water district Jan. 5, to import water from the Colorado river. The Orange County Water district president was a tower of strength in that drive, and it is generally felt that he may have sacrificed himself in the public interest. He had been in weakened health when the project was undertaken and his collapse came two weeks after it was finished. He gave a service that will be remembered. NOW, WITH NO fruit in the east, California navels are going up and up. They are going to be higher than they should be in a few days. They will be up there where the trade can't buy them and pay the rent. So the hot shots here will order them rolled around and the market will settle and before it stops will play dead. In other words, when a market gets too high it settles and goes down—not to a comfortable level—but way below the point where the grower gets anything. There is the way the great brains which operate and control the federal prorate do the job. You know who they are. You know what a good part of the record is. Yes, the California citrus industry is controlled by the government in its shipments in or out of the state—BUT—unlike all other farm crops controlled by the government, it has no government PRICE guaranty. That might be treason but will somebody please point out where it is in error? OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD By WALDO HUNTER ALONG WITH THEIR unrelenting vigilance against encroachment of the festering slime of communism in this country, Americans should also be alert to stamp out any cancerous blot of fascism, for each ideology is equally reprehensible. If you do any thoughtful reading of the current magazines and newspapers, you will find numerous examples of the fascistic principles being put into practice. Most notorious, of course, is the infamous and malevolent Ku Klux Klan of the deep south which now and then intimidates and terrifies private United States citizens in a manner every bit as horrifying as any atrocity devised by the despots of Europe or Asia. But other, more subtle evidences of the dictatorial philosophy ominously crop up occasionally in the day's news. Most recent was the attempted censoring in New York of the movie "The Miracle." This film, directed and produced by Roberto Rossillini of Ingrid Bergman fame, deals with an insane peasant woman who believes she is to bear a holy child fathered by St. Joseph. After playing for a week in New York, the film was ordered off the screen by Edward T. McCaffrey, $15,000-a-year license commissioner of New York. McCaffrey called the film "blasphemous," although it had been passed by the New York state censors, National Board of Review and the Customs Bureau. The film's distributor fought the censor's edict, took the case to court. Finally, New York State Supreme Court Justice Henry Clay Greenberg threatened a temporary injunction against the edict. "I am concerned," he said, "with whether the commissioner has a right to set himself up as a dictator." After this, McCaffrey lifted the ban. The moral pointed out in this little story is quite obvious. One of the most effective weapons of the dictator is thought control, and if this abortive attempt arbitrarily to tell the American people what they can remember... RODEO QUEEN — South Midline, 18, will reign as queen of the 15th annual Palm Springs, Calif., winter rodeo which will touch off the 1951 "Wild West" season. The film's distributor fought the censor's edict, took the case to court. Finally, New York State Supreme Court Justice Henry Clay Greenberg threatened a temporary injunction against the edict. "I am concerned," he said, "with whether the commissioner has a right to set himself up as a dictator." After this, McCaffrey lifted the ban. The moral pointed out in this little story is quite obvious. One of the most effective weapons of the dictator is thought control, and if this abortive attempt arbitrarily to tell the American people what they can or cannot see on the screen isn't attempted thought control, then I am the Grand Sheik of Saudi Arabia. You might say: "So what does something in New York have to do with Anaheim?" It has plenty to do with Anaheim. Such instances as these should be talked about, evaluated and weighed. They concern the freedoms which we all so airily take for granted. Let us not become so complacent that we can't occasionally take a timid peek over the tops of the orange groves at distant horizons. THANKS FOR STOPPIN', BUT CAN YOU GO THAT WAY!