anaheim-gazette 1951-03-19

The school trouble ... Obviously, there is trouble in the elementary school system administrative setup. Trouble! —What else can you call it when a superintendent with 26 years experience in the school system is sacked just a few months before he qualifies for a retirement pension? —What else can you call it when statements are released to the press on the pros and cons of the situation ... when the citizens begin to take notice ... and to take sides? So, perhaps it is time to call a spade a spade—time to clear the air—time to get the train on the track. (1) It is no secret that school circles have buzzed for years that a certain group has wanted Superintendent Gauer replaced ... apparently not for professional reasons" which have been issued certainly don't give compelling reasons. Apparently, there is no criticism of Mr. Gauer's record as a school official during his 26 years in the job. So, many people are inclined to write the trouble off as due to personality clashes in the upper strata of our school administration. If the trouble is politics and personality clashes, then publications which have been issued certainly don't give compelling reasons. Apparently, there is no criticism of Mr. Gauer's record as a school official during his 26 years in the job. So, many people are inclined to write the trouble off as due to personality clashes in the upper strata of our school administration. If the trouble is politics and personality clashes, then pub- IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette So, perhaps it is time to call a spade a spade—time to clear the air—time to get the train on the track. (1) It is no secret that school circles have buzzed for years that a certain group has wanted Superintendent Gauer replaced... apparently not for professional reasons. (2) It is no secret that the group is said to have tried to influence selections of school board candidates in order to accomplish Mr. Gauer's replacement. (3) It is no secret that many citizens of Anaheim thought it a mistake when the board approved building Thomas Jefferson school "between the railroad tracks". Mr. Gauer was a member of the Planning commission at the time the preliminary work was done on locating the school. (4) It is no secret that many citizens of Anaheim considered that education became the handmaiden of pressure politics when the school was built in the path of a proposed light-industrial zone in Anaheim. (However, the site can be considered to have public backing since the public voted the money which went into construction of the school.) (5) And, it is no secret that, generally, too little interest has been shown by the Anaheim electorate in school board elections over the years. All of these things have had a big part in leading to the present trouble in the elementary schools administrative setup. Of course, hindsight is easier to conceive than foresight. But, in the interests of our children, every situation named above should have been skillfully handled and resolved at the time of their appearance by a strong, well-supported school board. That is what school boards are for. What could have caused the present trouble? The "state- Apparently, there is no criticism of Mr. Gauer's record as a school official during his 26 years in the job. So, many people are inclined to write the trouble off as due to personality clashes in the upper strata of our school administration. If the trouble is politics and personality clashes, then public opinion should take note and point the finger... clear the air... Anaheimers should make their views known to the board. And, if an injustice has been done in not renewing Mr. Gauer's contract then steps should be taken to correct the situation. The main considerations in a case like this must be: How well managed is our school system? What is the condition of the school plant? Are we getting good teachers? Are the children being properly prepared for adult life? Apparently the public is satisfied that these considerations have been properly fulfilled. So personalities must be subjugated to the public interest, to the good of the school system. Why not express your views to the elementary school board members? After all, you are their bosses. The public can take a hand to help prevent future controversies of this type. On May 18, a proposition will be presented to the voters of Anaheim calling for the expansion of the elementary school board from three to five members. Present circumstances would indicate that the measure should be given careful consideration by the voters for two reasons: (1) A larger board would permit more room for discussion, compromise, and carefully weighed actions. (2) Permit the utilization of more manpower in the board to rule Anaheim in administering the growing school system. Here are a few examples how German big business ting its country's own aiding the communists: Up to May 10, 1950, all of German machinery were controlled by the Allied high mission. On that date, the orders were relaxed by Bonn government was given port control. Significantly, the first 21 days after More ball bearings and more ber compounds were sent Russian satellites than had smuggled out in the previous months. Also huge quantities carbon black, precious lead, crude iron and pig iron exported—much of it got communist Hungary. These shipments continued June, totaling twice as much May—even though May had record and even though the man government had agreed to ban these ships. Finally, High Commission Cloy caught one barefacement of American army trust communist Hungary. Nine sand surplus trucks had been required by Truck and Spare Vehicles ltd., for $314 each was a legitimate sale by the agency which sells Army surplus. But Truc Spare Motor Vehicles ltd., around and sold 356 army to Hungary, making the sale an official O.K., from the C government, despite the fact this was against the regular surrounding the sale of U.S.erty. Fortunately, alert An troops on the German border suspicious and stopped their shipment. It never reached gary. "Soft and Sentimental" In the winter of 1945, Russian and American were advancing toward Be happened to be talking to Patterson, the undersecretary war, when he remarked: "the red army gets there first executes about 20,000 of many's top leaders. If we get first we'll wait, get soft and mental; and then let them free." The other day the same Patterson came to Germany IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of the Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago We are informed that Hemmel & Denker say they are ready to commence the work of building the street railway as soon as a willingness to buy some certain portion of the stock is manifested by outside parties. They propose to organize a stock company and issue 100 shares, at $100 each, making a capital of $10,000, which will, it is estimated, cover everything. It is proposed, at first, to lay the track, from the depot, along Centre street only to the Planter's Hotel corner, and so it would not be necessary for stockholders to pay up in full for some considerable time. The project commends itself as a means of building up our future city. The appearance of Anaheim and the surrounding country will soon be even more beautiful than at present. When the vineyards and Lombardy poplars and other at present leafless trees clothe themselves with foliage, it will hardly be recognized as the same place as before. Why can we not have rows of trees on each side of all the streets? Lombardy poplar or Eucalptus would be admirable for the purpose and in a very few years, grow so as to be a charm and delight, and such a feature as would attract visitors and increase the local attachment of the inhabitants of the town. The peculiarly rapid growth of the Eucalptus and its anti-miasmatic qualities recommend it powerfully for this use. 50 Years Ago Lawrence Boldt has been in town during the week, settling up the affairs of the late Lorenz Guenther, whose properly was bequeathed to him. He has negotiated a sale of the property to Chas. Bauer and will sell the Boldt property on Center street to Mr. Nemetz. Lawrence is an old time Anaheim boy, but for many years has been in business in San Francisco. He contemplates returning to the metropolis in a day or two. Mr. and Mrs. Judd Blick have returned from Dawson City and are visiting Mrs. Blick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. B. Lovering of Orangethorpe. After a brief sojourn they will go to England to remain permanently. 25 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. N. H. McDroye over from Redlands yacht day to look over property interspersed here: They are pioneer rests of Orange county, and Mr. McDroye was among the first to visit Anaheim. He knows South California as few men now having driven over every foot many times. He states that heim Landing offers more advantages for the creation harbor than Newport bay and James McKaiden devoted time and money to the crest of a harbor at the latter point informed him the opinion of best engineering talent against such a project. If had a vote in Orange county says he would be agin' the b (Ed. Note: Drew Pearson is on a flying tour of Europe and the Middle East, surveying the world situation.) FRANKFURT — At the same time that the West Germans want more American troops to protect them against the threat of the red army, a steady stream of strategic materials is rolling out of Germany to help arm that red army. This secret aid to Russia does not represent the real sentiment of the West German people or their new Bonn government. But it does represent the self-both-sides-down-the-river attitude of the big industrialists. These are the same industrialists who coiled up to Hitler and made his rearmament possible, also the same industrialists who now want to sabotage the Schuhan plan for cooperative operation of the Ruhr iron and steel industry—the most peace-insuring proposal ever made for Europe. Here are a few examples of how German big business is cutting its country's own throat by hiding the communists: Up to May 10, 1950, all exports of German machinery were controlled by the Allied high commission. On that date, however, the orders were relaxed and the Bonn government was given export control. Significantly, during the first 21 days after May 10, Here are a few examples of how German big business is cutting its country's own throat by hiding the communists: Up to May 10, 1950, all exports of German machinery were controlled by the Allied high commission. On that date, however, the orders were relaxed and the bonn government was given export control. Significantly, during the first 21 days after May 10, more ball bearings and more rubber compounds were sent to the Russian satellites than had been muggled out in the previous five months. Also huge quantities of carbon black, precious nickel, lead, crude iron and pig iron were exported—much of it going to communist Hungary. These shipments continued in June, totaling twice as much as in July—even though May had set a record and even though the German government had previously agreed to ban these shipments. Finally, High Commissioner Meloy caught one barefaced shipment of American army trucks to communist Hungary. Nine thousand surplus trucks had been acquired by Truck and Spare Motor vehicles Ltd., for $314 each. This was a legitimate sale by STEG, the agency which sells American army surplus. But Truck and Spare Motor Vehicles Ltd., turned round and sold 356 army trucks to Hungary, making the sale with an official O.K., from the German government, despite the fact that this was against the regulations surrounding the sale of U.S. property. Fortunately, alert American troops on the German border got spieless and stopped the truck shipment. It never reached Hungry. "Soft and Sentimental" In the winter of 1945, as the russian and American armies were advancing toward Berlin, I appended to be talking to Robert Peterson, the undersecretary of war, when he remarked: "I hope we red army gets there first and executes about 20,000 of Germany's top leaders. If we get there we'll wait, get soft and sentimental, and then let them go scotch." The other day the same Bob Peterson came to Germany to Mrs. Vincent W. Borden is vacationing in Palm Springs. Mrs. Sam Madley has had safety catches put on her car since daughter Susie bounced out and had to have two stitches taken in her head. Children are unpredictable, that is true, but Mrs. Charles Rinehart finds them fascinating and always has. She raised three of her own and took a hand in the upbringing of many others as a public school teacher. Now she teaches Sunday school. Children are her hobby, she says. She loves 'em. Most everyone enjoys mealtime, everyone but Mrs. Bob Prior and Mrs. Jack Logue that is. Their bubbles are serving Uncle Sam and they say it is no fun cooking for one. Mrs. Prior and Mrs. Logue live at opposite ends of town. They met recently when one overheard the other telling of her struggles to eat properly. Do you other gals who live alone have some tricks for making mealtime more enjoyable? We can not have these war wives wasting away, you know. NEW HOUSES If you are in doubt about the thrill that comes with moving into a brand new home, ask Mrs. Avon Carlson. She and her family have just settled into a three bedroom lifetime home over on Citron it has hardwood floors, garbage disposal unit, tile in kitchen up three sponge cakes for the occasion. MAPLE CHARLOTTE Sponge Cake (one 8-inch cake) 5 eggs 1½ tablespoons lemon juice 1¼ tablespoon lemon rind 1 cup sifted cake flour 1¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks, rind and juice until thick and lemon colored. Beat the egg whites until stiff and add the sugar ¼ cup at a time. Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Slift hour and salt four times and gradually fold into the first mixture. Four into an ungreased angel cake pan and bake at 850 degrees for one hour. Invert the pan and cool slowly. Maple Topping— ½ cup maple syrup 3 egg yolks 1½ tablespoon gelatin 2 tablespoons water 1 cup whipping cream Heat the syrup and pour over the egg yolks while stirring. Cook until the mixture coats the spoon, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin that has been dissolved in the water. Cool. When the mixture thickens, fold in the whipped cream. Cut an eight inch sponge cake in half and spread with the maple mixture. Put the layers together and frost. big stuff to you, because money in your pocket out of it. And quite a range county people interested in orange grape agriculture generally need to be sure, it can't with golf. Besides, it's always important to watch a scientist who problem. The difficulty with present methods in pest has been the alternating peaks and deep valleys graph of pest control. Of course, is a straight line, or complete control. But that can be expected, present aim is a gentle line, peaks and valleys, far apart, which indicated successful control. The reason for deep vigh peaks, agriculture says, is that present spray is a sharp drop in the peak down to low valley the parasite enemy of it also gets hurt, or starves there aren't enough pests fill his stomach. Then makes a comeback and ruins a high peak before the can get into action again comes another spraying, most wiping out pest and another deep valley. One insecticide that into high popularity may have been used in with terrific effect up pests—and equally terrific effect upon parasites. Lingered so long on the afterward that no mosquitoes could be introduced wake for a long time. Two approaches are best to the pest control problem. 25 Years Ago Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell over from Redlands yesterdays to look over property interests there. They are pioneer residents Orange county, and Mr. Milch was among the first to locate Anaheim. He Knows Southern California as few meh now living, being driven over every foot of it many times. He states that Anaheim Landing offers more natural antages for the creation of a pool than Newport bay and that McKaiden elevated much money to the creation harbor at the latter point, but primed him the opinion of the engineering talent was not such a project. If Michaela vote in Orange county he would be agin' the bonds. If you are in doubt about the thrill that comes with moving into a brand new home, ask Mrs. Ayon Carlson. She and her family have just settled into a three bedroom Lifetime home over on Citrón. It has hardwood floors, garbage disposal unit, tile in kitchen and bath and a nice size yard. 'Swonderful says Mrs. Carlson. And speaking of new houses, reminds us of Mrs. Robert Jaynes' new home on Grafton pl. The Jaynes family has been living there just six months and in that time they have started a lovely garden as well as arranged things indoors to suit their fancy. It is a three bedroom house of 1700 square feet and is heated by the new system of radiant heating. The heating pipes are set in the concrete floor and thermostatically controlled to provide constant even heat. The floor is pleasantly warm to the touch. Amazing. Mrs. Jaynes teamed with Mrs. Millard Clark the other night to entertain their club and served a dessert so luscious that everyone wanted the recipe. It is called Maple Charlotte and the basis is sponge cake. Mrs. Jaynes, whose three children and big house rule out much fancy cooking, bought her sponge cake. She split it and covered it with the tasty topping as per directions. The cake became pargy fare in a hurry, a tip for other busy hostesses. Cooking is pure joy to Mrs. Clark who is definitely in Anaheim's "best cook" class. Added and abetted by eight year old daughter, Marlanne, she whipped 1 cup whipping cream Heat the syrup and pour over the egg yolks while stirring. Cook until the mixture coats the spoon, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin that has been dissolved in the water Cool. When the mixture thickens, fold in the whipped cream. Cut an eight inch sponge cake in half and spread with the maple mixture. Put the layers together and frost with the remaining topping. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. County Comment By GEORGE E. HART State Department of Agriculture scientists are reported to be nearly ready with a new formula for orchard spray that will, it is hoped, control insect and scale pests without harm to the parasites that also control such pests. It might be said that they are now taking the bugs out of the bug killer. At the same time there are paid to be premising experiments in development of a parasite to control the purple scale, which is still the weakest spot in the pest control defenses, according to the people working on these matters. There are effective insect enemies of the black scale, and fairly adequate exterminators for the red scale and red spider. But there is still an opening for an industrious young parasite who can put the whammy on the purple scale. All this may sound like a pretty discourse, but if you are a citrus grower or some other kind of farmer it is pretty Southwest Loop Accepts Schedule LOS ANGELES (P)-The western International league's 144-game season from April 10 to Sept. 30. The schedule was approved a league meeting Saturday Vegas, Nev. Juarez, Mex., was acceleree the league's 10th club, are Tijuana, Mex., El Calif., Mexically, Mex., Ariz., Phoenix, Ariz., Ariz., Blsbee-Douglas, Al Paso Tex., and Las Vegas. Rincy Salmon, Phoenix, president of the Arizona league, and Burt King, La were elected honorary vice-presidents. Colony Quips By the Gazette Farm Editor MANY MANY YEARS ago we were forced to take a course in economics. We called it coch then and that is about all it means to us now—some hundreds of years later. It has always been hard for us to realize that a dollar is not always a dollar—in what it will buy. If the price of an article or service went up we always thought of it in terms of higher cost. When in reality it was the change in VALUE of the dollar. Big financial minds have always realized this phenomenon and acted accordingly. They have even caused a change in the value of the dollar by the tightening up of credit. It really is a very simple thing. We were told that in econ, many years ago, and it is still hard to rationalize. Changes in price are, more or less, caused by the operation of the old law of demand and supply. Make a commodity scarce and it will command more dollars for its purchase. And that goes for dollars as well as for cheese. BACK IN THE 30s we got 50 cents for oranges and we could buy a beefsteak for a quarter. And remember the price of automobiles? And taxes? Then in about 1940 we got $1 a box and paid a little less than 30 cents a pound for good steak. In 1951 steak costs over a dollar a pound and to keep up even a rough parity our valencias had better bring over $2 a box, net on the tree. Mr. Wilcox, of the Exchange, told a group of faithful Exchange growers the other day that this year "should see a satisfactory return per acre" and when asked to be more specific and get down to a minimum price per box he could not be pinned down. (It takes our breath away.) To the man who pins down an artist with words like Mr. Wilcox, we will be glad to give a gold watch. It was further reported to us, by some of our readers and by the fifteenth (15) new ones who surreptitiously sneaked over to subscribe to this great newspaper. (We got to say that, nobody else will.) That Mr. Wilcox had something to say about frozen concentrate. Now we report what we heard from growers who were at Mr. Prizer's annual meeting and heard Mr. Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox got up on his blind foot... big stuff to yop, because it means money in your pocket, or but of it. And quite a few Orange county people are still interested in orange growing or agriculture generally, although to be sure, it can't compare with golf. Besides, it's always interesting to watch a scientist whip a tough problem. The difficulty with past and present methods in pest control has been the alternating of high peaks and deep valleys along the graph of pest control. The ideal of course is a straight, level line of complete control. But the best that can be expected, and the present aim, is a gently rolling line, peaks and valleys, not too far apart, which indicates a practical, successful control. The reason for deep valley and high peaks, agriculture officials say, is that present sprays cause a sharp drop in the pest from peak down to low valley, while the parasite enemy of the pest also gets hurt, or stains because there aren't enough pests left to fill his stomach. Then the pest makes a comeback and runs up to a high peak before the parasite can get into action again. Then comes another spraying, again almost wiping out pest and parasite—another deep valley. One insecticide that rushed into high popularity not long ago, has been used in sprays with terrific effect upon the pests—and equally terrific effect upon parasites. Also it lingered so long on the plant afterward that no more parasites could be introduced in its wake for a long time. Two approaches are being made to the pest control problem—one Mr. Wilcox, of the Exchange, told a group of faithful Exchange growers the other day that this year "should see a satisfactory return per acre" and when asked to be more specific and get down to a minimum price per box he could not be pinned down. (It takes our breath away.) To the man who pins down an artist with words like Mr. Wilcox, we will be glad to give a gold watch. It was further reported to us, by some of our readers and by the fifteenth (15) new ones who surreptitiously sneaked over to subscribe to this great newspaper, (We got to say that nobody else will.) that Mr. Wilcox had something to say about frozen concentrate. Now we report what we heard from growers who were at Mr. Prizer's annual meeting and heard Mr. Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox got up on his hind feet and said that in 1951 the fresh fruit shipped from California would have to help pay the way for the fruit that went into cans. IN OTHER WORDS, as the story was told to us, the frozen concentrate made from California valencia at the EOP would not be able to stand on its own feet from the standpoint of return to the grower. Therefore, Mr. Wilcox was reported as saying, there would be another charge against Exchane packed fruit. Can that be right? We don't think so. We think it is fantastic. Of course as it is now past the time for withdrawals the "hired help" think they can get tough. But it is later than they think. They perhaps don't realize the whole picture—yet. There are too many people in the business who now know what makes things tick. The Exchange is "on trial" with them and they will not stand for an artificial "hold down" of prices to make outside shippers look bad. The condition of the present California navel market at around a $5.50 delivered price is pitiful. And to the folks who are holding it down, and more growers are "hep," than ever before, we say think again of the value of the dollar. Anytime a box of California fruit sells, delivered on the eastern market, for less than around $6.50 then the California grower is going to get less than he can afford to take. Don't forget that steadiness in a market is far more important than price. More California growers are getting "hep." It is about time. Sargum Sprout Sez OUR SALT WATER A few years ago our county officials were shocked to find that salt water had filtered into the edge of Orange county. Something must be done to stop such a catastrophe so the officials said. Now salt water has filtered several miles in some areas and still there has been little done to stop it. Every year we have been increasing the outflow of the county's water basin into the ocean through the Outfall sewer lines. We have induced our cities to use Metropolitan or Colorado river water to some extent but we are inviting the salt water into our water basin by not replenishing the water in the underground basin. It appears that we will not miss the water until the well runs dry. It is about time that we start doing something. We are lowering the water table in the county every year. Fifty years ago in the western section of the county the water table stood at no more than three feet. Now it is down to 60. Fifty years ago there was artesian flow now the lift is up to eighty feet. Some day our well is going to run dry if we don't do something about it. One insecticide that rushed into high popularity not long ago, has been used in sprays with terrific effect upon the pests—aid equally terrific effect upon parasites. Also it lingered so long on the plant afterward that no more parasites could be introduced in its wake for a long time. Two approaches are being made to the pest control problem—the control by parasites exclusively, without the use of sprays; the other by development of sprays that will not be toxic to the parasites and will act more militarily on the pests, leaving enough of them for the parasites to feed on, so they can stay on the job. In the case of the red spider, for instance, efforts are being made with organic phosphates to build up "species" that is sprays that will kill red spiders but will not harm parasites that also kill red spiders. In that way it is hoped to get off the pest-control roller coaster. Southwest Loop Accepts Schedule LOS ANGELES (P)—The southwestern International baseball league's 144-game season will run from April 10 to Sept. 3. The schedule was approved at league meeting Saturday at Las Vegas, Nev. Juarez, Mex., was accepted as the league's 10th club. Others are Tijuana, Mex., El Centro, Calif., Mexically, Yuma, Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz., Tucson, Arizona, Blsbee-Douglas, Ariz., El Paso, Tex., and Las Vegas. Riney Salmon, Phoenix, former president of the Arizona-Texas league, and Burt King, Las Vegas, were elected honorary directors and vice-presidents.