anaheim-gazette 1951-06-13

Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1901 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2208. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1869, 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: $5c per month by carrier or $5 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 MAX BESLER LEONARD KREIDT NEIL STANLEY O.E. MELLEN MARY ROULAND RALPH ROULAND LUCY HUBBARD Publisher Assistant Publisher Assistant Editor Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Classified Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Money comes west... War contracts go West, too. The West is capturing the most—apparently, all a part of its striking growth in employment, labor force and industrial expansion. California leads the nation in the dollar total of military prime contracts awarded in the first seven months of the defense program. She got 18 per cent of the nearly $9 billion total—thanks in large part to her aircraft industry. Count in Washington and Oregon and the West Coast has almost one-fourth of the nation's total. New York is second state with 16 per cent of the total. The contract awards include aircraft, ships, tanks, weapons, ammunition, clothing, and military construction. The awards are only the prime contracts. Much of the actual production will be subcontracted and may An increase of 11.7 per cent in the decade was chalked up by the labor force in the 16 Southern states. An 11.5 per cent labor force increase was recorded in the 12 North Central states. Trailing with a 6.5 per cent increase was the Northeastern region—composed of nine states. These figures are percentage growths in the decade—and no indication of the total workers employed in each region. The West had even more impressive gains in industry by industry employment. For example, in the West construction employment increased by 107.6 per cent; manufacturing by 64.9 per cent; durable goods by 77.4 per cent; non-durables by 49.5 per cent; transportation and utilities by 60.2 per cent; trade by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; service industries by 58.2 per cent; WASHINGTON — Murray Camel" Humphrey, a gangster of the Capone still one of the nation's top guys, snarfed defiance at a Crime committee that day in what was probably most shocking show of all in Senate history. The Chicago hoodlun summoned behind close after ducking a Senator poena for six months. He showed the same lack of spect for the lawmaker he has shown for law enforcement all his life. With a sneer lips, he snapped back Senators but refused to their questions. "You know, the long fellows work, the better understand what our right taunted the man who among the big 5 of the underworld and who used Al Capone's finance office. Finally Wyoming's not rilled Senator Lester H enough of Humphrey's in Hunt's patience snapped started questioning Hu about his family, including daughter's schooling. "I could answer that," the mobster, "but I am refuse to answer because you are asking the wrong questions." "What is your daughter name?" Hunt inquired e... IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago A messenger came up from the Landing yesterday bringing the information that the barkentine Ella was floated off during the night. The particulars have not as yet been received but it is on the shop, which was run up to $3000 and knocked down to Joseph Jordan at the price. Two lots adjoining the shop were sold to Wm. Crowther for $155 and $165 respectively. Five acres in Anaheim Extension were purchased. 25 Years Ago Every old-timer who has sided in this section for years or more will be an LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago A messenger came up from the Landing yesterday bringing the information that the barkentine Ella was floated off during the night. The particulars have not as yet been received, but it is presumed that the high water of Thursday night floated her out of the mud in which she was stuck. San Diego is raising a subscription to induce the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company to extend their line from Anaheim to that city. Mr. Gray, music publisher, 195 Kearney st., San Francisco, has sent us the following pieces of music: "When the Roses Bloom Again," a song and chorus; "That's Where I'd Like to Be," song and chorus, and a couple of operatic selections. The Anaheim Literary society met at Kroeger's hall last evening, and adopted a constitution and by-laws. There were about 20 persons present who took an active interest in the business of the evening, and we may safely conclude that the society will not be as ephemeral as other organizations which have from time to time had existence in Anaheim. The second auction sale of the effects of the late Adam Hill took place yesterday. The chief tone of contention among the bidders was the shop, which was run up to $3000 and knocked down to Joseph Jordan at the price. Two lots adjoining the shop were sold to Wm. Crowther for $155 and $165 respectively. Five acres in Anaheim Extension were purchased by A. S. Addis for $112.50. McDermott bought the most of the blacksmith tools; etc., and Grimshaw bought the lumber. The prices realized on the property were considerably larger than at the previous sale. J. H. Short officiated as auctioneer. We were informed yesterday that Fairview Grange intends to discontinue using the Masonic Hall for their meetings. 50 Years Ago Military boys are preparing to leave on Friday afternoon for the state encampment at Santa Cruz. Orders from headquarters are to the effect that all guardsmen must attend the encampment or resign. Khaki uniforms have arrived and company E will turn out its full complement of 55 men. The company will go north on the 8:50 p.m., Santa Fe train, aboard which will be the Santa Ana and San Diego companies. The Wintersberg company (Talbert) will go north on the afternoon Southern Pacific. Company E will assemble at the armory, at 1:30 sharp in heavy marching order. Following is the company roster. All members are expected to attend the encampment. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFarren entertained the "Four-Friday club at their meeting on Tuesday evening last. They enjoyed fine dinner at the California Inn in Fullerton; after which evening was spent in plaid whistle. Mrs. John Wallop and Bonney won the prizes. WASHINGTON — Murray "The Camel" Humphrey, a graying gangster of the Capone era but still one of the nation's top tough guys, snarled defiance at the Senate Crime committee the other day in what was probably the most shocking show of contempt in Senate history. The Chicago hoodlum was summoned behind closed doors after ducking a Senate subpoena for six months. However, he showed the same lack of respect for the lawmakers that he has shown for law enforcers all his life. With a sneer on his lips, he snapped back at the Senators but refused to answer their questions. "You know, the longer you fellows work, the better we understand what our rights are," haunted the man who is rated among the big 5 of the Chicago underworld and who used to be Al Capone's finance officer. Finally Wyoming's not-easily-rilled Senator Lester Hunt got enough of Humphrey's insolence. Hunt's patience snapped as he started questioning Humphrey about his family, including his daughter's schooling. "I could answer that," growled the mobster, "but I am going to refuse to answer because I think you are asking the wrong questions." "What is your daughter's first name?" Hunt inquired evenly. "I don't see where my daughter as anything to do with this hear- DO YOU THINK IT'S EASY? contempt. I can tell you that," snapped the Wyoming Senator. started questioning Humphrey about his family, including his daughter's schooling. "I could answer that," growled the mobster, "but I am going to refuse to answer because I think you are asking the wrong questions." "What is your daughter's first name?" Hunt inquired evenly. "I don't see where my daughter has anything to do with this hearing," snapped "the camel." "It is not for you to pass on the type of questions I ask," bristled hunt. "If you don't care to answer, just say so." "Would you like to have people asking questions about your family?" Humphrey flung back. "You are not questioning the senator. The Senator is questioning you. You are the one who is one witness." Hunt replied sharply. "I still resent the line of questioning," grumbled "the camel." Family Causes of Crime "You are going to be cited for contempt. I can tell you that," snapped the Wyoming Senator. "... we are trying to find out something about your home life. We are not going to solve this problem until we get to the very basis of what causes crime in the United States." "Then you are under the impression that I am a criminal, is that right?" snarled Humphrey sarcastically. "I refuse to answer the question because it might incriminate me," Hunt mocked the mobster's favorite phrase. "The camel" was even more surly in tangling with New Hampshire's god-fearing Senator Charles Tobey. "Some of us think you could open up and tell us an interesting story if you would," prodded Tobey. "Isn't that your opinion?" sneered the mobster. "It's not mine." "With all this crime business that is going on in Chicago and across the nation, don't you think you ought to tell us all you know about the sordid character of the underworld?" pressed the New Hampshire Senator. Don't you think that Chicago is just as clean as any other city? Are you insinuating that our city is not clean?" blurted Humphrey. "That was just an illustration," explained Tobey, then tried again: "Won't you take the opportunity to tell this committee all you know about crime and the criminals that are carrying on illegal business in our country?" "You heard my statement," snarled Humphrey, referring to his opening statement to the committee that he wouldn't answer questions that might incriminate him. Persistent Tobey "I heard it, but isn't it our enough money to buy television. We always wore old costumes, so pictures aren't dated by the And the foreign potter tremendous. When we Europe, we saw theatre would take three of our edies and run them together. In Italy they were leasing one of our picks the 12th time." Laurel and Hardy enjoy New Popularity from Television By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD (P)—"Why," exclaimed Oliver Hardy, "it's just like the old days!" Hardy, the man-mountain member of the comedy team of Laurel and Hardy, was speaking of their new-found popularity. Their old comedies have been running on television and have created a wholly new audience for them. "It's hard to believe," said Hardy. "When Mrs. Hardy and I used to go shopping, I might run into a few friends who would say 'Hi, Babe!' And that was all. But now I go in the grocery store and I notice the kids staring at me. Then their parents come and say, 'Mr. Hardy, my children would like to meet you.'" "Right now we're getting more fan mail than we ever got in the old days. And it's all due to television." Their TV popularity has brought them a variety of movie offers, including a possible deal with Director Billy Wilder. And there are numerous offers for TV. But the boys are not rushing into anything. In the first place, we can't do anything for two months or so, because Stan has had an operation," said Hardy. "And we're in no hurry, anyway. We want to find the right thing before we jump into TV." "Lots of my friends come over to the house and tell me they have just the right formula, for a Laurel and Hardy TV show. When I try to pin them down as to stories, they say, 'don't worry about that.' But I do worry about it. We quit making pictures in Hollywood because the studio..." 25 Years Ago Every old-timer who has relied in this section for forty years or more will be an invited guest at a basket picnic to be given by Mother Colony Chapter, daughters of the American Revolution, at the city park on the evening of Friday, June 18, at no clock. Invitations are being used for the happy event, and if any old-timer shall fail to receive it, this is to notify him or her at he or she will be most welcome. Do not stand on ceremony, come with your families. Each is expected to bring a basket each. The ladies of the chapter I serve hot coffee and cream. Ladies who are interesting themselves in the picnic are Mrs. A. Bode, regent of the chapter. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McFadden entertained the "Four-Fours" at their meeting on Thursday evening last. They enjoyed a dinner at the California hotel Fullerton; after which the ning was spent in playing st. Mrs. John Wallop and Mr.oney won the prizes. You heard my statement," snarled Humphrey, referring to his opening statement to the committee that he wouldn't answer questions that might incriminate him. Persistent Tobey "I heard it, but isn't it our duty to divulge these things and give all the information we can so we can make a decent America?" Tobey kept on with evangelical fervor. "You have my answer. I think I have heard you make those speeches before," Humphrey snarled contemptuously. "I am making them again," persisted Tobey. "Yes, you have trained on that," rasped the hoodlum. Still contemptuous, "the camel" later informed the committee which plane had brought him to Washington. "I was on that plane, too," blurted Tobey. "You were? well, we had a distinguished guest on it, didn't we?" sneered Humphrey. "If I had seen you there, maybe we could have settled this before we got to town," suggested the Senator from New Hampshire. "Well, if I had seen you, Senator, I would have tried to get off," retorted the racketeer, jutting out his jaw. "The camel" flatly refused to discuss his criminal past, or to explain his income tax returns which the committee read into the secret record. These returns showed that Humphrey reported a "miscellaneous" income of $45,000, both in 1948 and 1949. However, Humphrey may not only face a contempt citation but also a perjury rap. For he denied the kidnapping of a labor leader in the 1930's, though the court records show that he received $50,000 ransom and was actually forced to pay taxes on the ransom. This was during the income tax trials that broke up the old Capone mob and sent both Al Capone and Humphrey to jail. "The camel" got out after only 18 months, but performance before the Senate Crime committee is almost sure to land him back in jail again. OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD BY WALDO HUNTER WE CAN'T HELP wondering why all the uproar about the disappearance of two British diplomats. It is this column's considered opinion that things by and large would be better if all of the so-called diplomats would turn up missing some morning. The nations of the world are getting nowhere WITH the diplomats. Why not give it a whirl WITHOUT them? After all the fine talk and high-sounding platitudes of the "diplomats" we invariably resort to guns anyway. Let the "diplomats" shoulder the guns and use their $20,000-a-year salaries to buy cartridges with. When all is said and done, there is nothing quite so diplomatic as a small, round hole between the eyes of your country's enemy. And it might be added that the U.S. B-29 bomber is unsurpassed as an instrument of persuasion. WELL, WE SEE by the papers that Douglas MacArthur (a general) has opened offices in New York City; that he has a staff of several officers and enlisted men to do his bidding for the rest of his born days; that he is now taking a flyer to the great State of Texas for a series of appearances and speeches in that state's leading cities; that 40 tons of his personal belongings have been shipped to the U.S. from the East Coast. Can't something be done to keep this old soldier from fading away in such abject fashion? THERE IS SOME wonderment as to why Gen. MacArthur chose Texas as the state in which to deliver a series of speeches. I will tell you why. Some Texan has collared him in New York and convinced him that Texans won the wah, suh! FUNNY THING about these Texans. The only ones I ever heard brag up their state were the ones living far, far away from it. I spent a lot of time in Texas in the army, and never heard one native Texan say anything in favor of that state. And small wonder. Nothing there but tumbleweeds, hot (very hot) air in summer and cold (very cold) air in winter. Great, barren wastelands, sparse settlements dotting the desolate wildernesses, wheeling vultures, jack rabbits and prairie dogs who would a lot rather be in New Jersey. The only thing I ever found in Texas that I liked was a ticket in the depot at a wind-battered, isolated and dejected spot called Mineral Wells. The ticket was for a one-way trip way up no'th, podnuh. IT MUST BE admitted, however, that the Texas State Chamber of Commerce is one of the most potent organizations of its kind in this country, bowing to no peer in the field of propaganda. When Enjoy New Television enough money to buy them. "Our comedies are ideal for television. We always wore the same old costumes, so the pictures aren't dated by the clothes. And the foreign potential is tremendous. When we were in Europe, we saw theaters that would take three of our old comedies and run them together as a feature. In Italy they were releasing one of our pictures for the 12th time." Laurel and Hardy recently returned from France, where they made their first picture together in several years. "Atoll K." They planned to stay 10 weeks but remained 11 months, due to Laurel's illness. "Atoll K" is a fantasy about a mythical island. It was filmed largely on the Riviera and Laurel and Hardy were the only Americans in the cast. The other actors spoke French and Italian. Hardy said they all had difficulty picking up cues and so developed a system of signals to indicate the finish of a line. Last year, Hardy performed a couple of film roles without his partner. I asked if they planned to make any separate appearances in the future. "I don't think so," he replied. "I took those jobs frankly because I needed the money. I called up Stan and asked him about it and he said I'd be foolish not to take the roles. But now, thanks to television, we have all the offers we can handle." IT MUST BE admitted, however, that the Texas State Chamber of Commerce is one of the most potent organizations of its kind in this country, bowing to no peer in the field of propaganda. When one stops to consider the fact that that body, through shrewd publicity, has made a mountain out of a mole hill, you must agree that their performance is amazing. It will be but the matter of a few weeks until word will be bandied about that General MacArthur, although born in Milwaukee, spent four weeks of his babyhood in Wichita Falls, Texas, and the story will gain authenticity as Texas' army of fifth columnists in every state of the union keeps whispering it. Be not too surprised if the Texas State Legislature (or do they have a parliament?) passes a law to the effect that four weeks is a sufficient period of residence to confer citizenship. 'Twon't be long until Texas will be claiming MacArthur as a native son, mark well these words. Dallas? Houston? Galveston? Make mine Peoria. = Colony Quips = By the Gazette Farm Editor RECALL, IF YOU PLEASE, the story of your big-shot "hired help" who sit proudly in the Kremlin, gave California valencia growers last year to the effect that their fruit was not good enough to return the producer much money. Nobody else in the industry took a cut but the grower. But to get back to the propaganda line of a year ago, The fruit, we were told was not good, and they could not get much money for it as far as the grower was concerned. They were right about the fruit for some of it was quite poor—but somehow a lot of bad fruit was shipped to market. And by the lily-white packing houses of the sacroscant Exchange, too. For this fault the whole industry, including a lot of crying growers, deserve a big kick in the panties. But the bellow from that tower in the Kremlin was strictly to take growers from getting too hot. It was soothing syrup designed to keep the hit-wit from thinking any deeper into his problem. Does anyone doubt that? Wonder what we will hear this year? That our fruit is too good? That is just about what they are going to tell us. To good to return much to the grower. Don't worry about those expenses—the fruit will have to pay all the elaborate charges and the grower will have to take what is left. UNLESS A FLOOR is set under the fruit which will go into cans. A thing the Exchange could do this afternoon. If the California grower was assured of getting, say 2½ cents a pound, net on the tree, for that part of his valencias which are earmarked for "juice" the whole industry would become sound. The question of soluble solids would have to enter this picture—but, the fact is it COULD be done, this afternoon and don't let anybody fool you. If our fresh fruit is handled half-way right it will sell up to our expectations, and, we hope, that is not too much to ask. As of the end of May there remained about four million boxes UNLESS A FLOOR is set under the fruit which will go into cans. A thing the Exchange could do this afternoon. If the California grower was assured of getting, say 2½ cents a pound, net on the tree, for that part of his valencias which are earmarked for "juice" the whole industry would become sound. The question of soluble solids would have to enter this picture—but, the fact is it COULD be done, this afternoon and don't let anybody fool you. If our fresh fruit is handled half-way right it will sell up to our expectations, and, we hope, that is not too much to ask. As of the end of May there remained about four million boxes of fruit in Florida. The canners and concentrators have been using fruit at the rate of better than a quarter-million boxes a day. But in Florida there is FLOOR under the price structure. For fruit that has enough taste to make frozen concentrate the grower is paid NOT LESS THAN $2.35 net at the plant which equals a little better than .024 cents a pound, net on the tree, and translated to a 55-pound California box equals $1.32 a box, net on the tree. Remember that in Florida, under Mutual, this is the lowest price for "juice" fruit that will make frozen concentrate. The cull fruit brings the grower $2 a box but there is less than 10 per cent of the fruit in this category. THE CALIFORNIA grower would be overjoyed to get this price for his good "juice" fruit. And remember this: A large percentage of Florida fruit was sold for much more than this $2.35 floor. Of course, the fresh packed stuff brought much more, but we are talking here about "packing house rejects" and "juice fruit" not the choice, beautiful stuff. Don't let your big-shot "hired help" get away with telling you your fruit is too good this year. Their reduction capacity to frozen concentrate is too small because they are too small. How long are you growers going to stand still for that sort of treatment? Who me? Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower. REPRESENTATIVE PRICES BY SIZE: SUNKIST (First Grade): Size 100 126 150 176 200 220 252 288 314 7.40 7.90 6.21 4.75 4.17 4.18 4.00 4.11 CHOICE (Second Grade): Size 100 126 150 176 200 220 252 288 314 5.87 5.78 4.93 3.94 3.60 3.60 3.52 LOS ANGELES, June 13—UP—The Federal State Market News service reported today oranges, lemons and grapefruit steady, prices unchanged.