anaheim-gazette 1951-07-12

4 Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1951 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 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: $0 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 publication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX HESLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT City Editor HOWARD HALL News Editor STANLEY JONES Sports Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager DON YOUNG Circulation Manager Our Soapboxers... Anaheim's Soap Box Derby has really taken root. Last year was the big record year for the number of Anaheim entries. But, this year is really a corker with 30 entries, almost double last year's effort—and about 30 more than two years ago. The Cone Bros. Chevrolet people—especially Abe Cone and Hursel, Snyder—the Optimist club, and the Gazette have been pushing the affair this year to make it really stand out. The Derby exemplifies good sportsmanship and good craftsmanship. In the way of cooperation and good sportsmanship, we are pleased to note that Tex Middleton, DeSolo dealer, and Leavitt Ford, Studebaker dealer, have strong entries in the derby, even though the Chevrolet the Chevrolet people back in 1934 in Akron, Ohio. In those days, kids were making derby racers and running them down the nearest hill or decline at break-neck speed. A reporter from a Scripps-Howard Syndicate thought a couple of the races he saw were worth a story. Chevrolet folks saw the story and thought it would be an excellent show for the kids if it were handled by responsible WASHINGTON (C)—The House was considering to send Supreme Court Justilam O. Douglas to Iran a mediator, when two items suddenly knocked plans into a cocked hat. O. was in Winchell's collar other an article in Life magazine. The Winchell item "Personal memo to Tito alslavia, Nehru of India and chiefs of foreign nations" a 'Bill Douglas' (of Oregon Washington, D. C.) calls soon — all courtesies e will be appreciated by the unn. Mr. Douglas will f exclusively to us . . . It relied on all DNS client the by-line: 'By Bill I' special correspondent Dally Winchell.' " This did not go down the White House. Nobody believed that the Supreme justice was going to send per dispatches back froand Yugoslavia where Denow traveling through Winchell. Nevertheless, is not popular around the House, and even a remote tion between him and Do not help. On top of this, the State ment learned that the Iran was blazing mad ovcent article in Life magazine which Justice Douglas什 Tran as a land of crooks a IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anabeim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago Mr. H. S. Austin met with severe injuries on Sunday afternoon. While endeavoring to assist some ladies to alight from his buggy, the horses started, throwing him down and breaking one of his legs below the knee. He also School: F. G. Athearn, principal; A. J. Remmel, Miss Perl E. Bottomes, Miss E. Kate Rae. The trustees awarded the contract for supplying 1392 feet of blackboard to a Chicago house at 16 cents per foot. In those days, kids were making derby racers and running them down the nearest hill or decline at break-neck speed. A reporter from a Scripps-Howard Syndicate thought a couple of the races he saw were worth a story. Chevrolet folks saw the story and thought it would be an excellent show for the kids if it were handled by responsible people and controlled so that nobody would get hurt. Highly appreciative of young America's love for anything with wheels on it, the idea was considered and approved—and there was the birth of the all-American Soapbox Derby. Since 1934, the Soapbox Derby has grown into a national event—with "elimination races" being run in Los Angeles and many other cities throughout the nation. All with local prizes for winners. The final winner receives a $5000 college scholarship and a brand new Chevrolet, among other things. Beside that, there is, of course, the pride a youngster has in building something which "works," something other people take notice of, something he knows in competitive and well done. It's a pretty fine thing. The Gazette is happy to have had a hand in it. We hope it grows and grows. King Farouk's Honey Bulbous King Farouk got sore and cut short his moon in Sicily the other day—a most interesting reason. He was gallivanting around another woman—not his and Italian photographers—take his picture. The king's strange behavior on his honeymoon shocked his most loyal follower when the Italian paper wind of it, Farouk gave 24-room villa, boarded him and sailed away. The Egyptian press hit the escapades, and as a king ordered three of Cairo's newest newspapers temporarily pressed. Egyptian censors to allow any foreign reprintable word of this out of trouble. Acheson humor—As the Arthur hearings drew to a friend asked Secretary Dean Acheson how he felt broadly, the patrician replied: "I'm like the story drunk who was thrown over bar by a tough bouncer." came to, out on the door, and shouted, lick any 10 of you guys." Soviet arms to Italy—Ian government has unceasing gigantic plot to send armies shipload to communists inern Italy. Four big pleasant loaded with Russian machine and bazookas have been inflicted in the Adriatic. The brand new and worth $20,000. 75 Years Ago Mr. H. S. Austin met with severe injuries on Sunday afternoon. While endeavoring to assist some ladies to alight from his buggy, the horses started, throwing him down and breaking one of his legs below the knee. He also received some severe injuries about the head. The straw on Los Angeles street took fire yesterday afternoon, but was extinguished without calling upon our efficient fire brigade. Our sheriff and posse took to the water on Monday to escape the vengeance of an irate Angel of the Swamp where they were serving writs of ejectment. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the undersigned for the painting with Avenil chemical paint (two coats) the outside of St. Michael's Episcopal church. By order of the committee—W. R. Olden, secretary. Bidders will state what amount if any, they are willing to donate to the church. Proposals will be received until 10 o'clock Tuesday, July 18, 1896. 50 Years Ago The school trustees Messrs. Darling, Clabaugh and Sheldon, have appointed the following corps of teachers: Central school, F. E. Little, principal; Miss Carrie E. Roberts, vice principal; Miss M. E. Rector, Miss Adele Mossemann, Miss Adele Wallop, Miss Jennie E. Burton, West School; Robert E. Fraischer, principal; Miss Pauline Nemetz, High School; F. G. Athearn, principal; A. J. Remmel, Miss Perl E. Bottomes, Miss E. Kate Rae. The trustees awarded the contract for supplying 1392 feet of blackboard to a Chicago house at 16 cents per foot. 25 Years Ago Anaheim's assessed valuation this year is $68,400 greater than the figure for a year ago, according to the report of County Assessor James Sleeper, submitted to the Supervisors Tuesday. The total assessment of non-operative property in the county is $152,-404,265, being an increase of $5,-676,635. The greater part of this increase came from the oil industry. Santa Ana's valuation this year is $18,854,835 compared to $17,862,875 last year. Fullerton's valuation this year is $13,133,435 compared to $12,591,380 for 1925. Anaheim this year had a valuation of $7,817,865 as compared to $7,-749,465 last year. Sleeper announced collections of personal property taxes for 1826 as $1,100,598 as compared to $1,083,209 for 1925. Miss Winifred Melrose entertained the Four-Fours club on Thursday evening last at the Southern-Seas clubhouse, in Balboa. The guests and members motored down to the beach, arriving in time for dinner at 7:30, after which the usual game of whist was enjoyed. Mrs. D. Singleton and Fred Zeppenfield were awarded the prizes at cards. The next meeting will be in September at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J." W. Wallop. WASHINGTON (C)—The White House was considering a plan to send Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas to Iran as special mediator, when two published items suddenly knocked these plans into a cocked hat. One item was in Winchell's column, the other an article in Life magazine. The Winchell item read: "Personal memo to Tito of Yugoslavia, Nehru of India and other chiefs of foreign nations; when a 'Bill Douglas' (of Oregon and Washington, D. C.) calls on you soon — all courtesies extended will be appreciated by this column. Mr. Douglas will file copy exclusively to us . . . It will be relayed to all NS clients under the by-line: 'By Bill Douglas, special correspondent of the Daily Winchell.'" This did not go down well at the White House. Nobody really believed that the Supreme Court justice was going to send newspaper dispatches back from India and Yugoslavia where Douglas is now traveling, through Walter Winchell. Nevertheless, Winchell is not popular around the White House, and even a remote association between him and Douglas did not help. On top of this, the State Department learned that the Shah of Iran was blazing mad over a recent article in Life magazine in which Justice Douglas portrayed Iran as a land of crooks and graft- On top of this, the State Department learned that the Shah of Iran was blazing mad over a recent article in Life magazine in which Justice Douglas portrayed Iran as a land of crooks and grafters. Though many agree with Douglas, the Shah apparently doesn't. For last week an urgent cable sent to the State Department warned Douglas to stay out of Iran if he valued his life. Obviously he was not the man to mediate in Iran. King Farouk's Honeymoon Bulbous King Farouk of Egypt got sore and cut short his honeymoon in Sicily the other day—for a most interesting reason. He was gallivanting around with another woman—not his bride—and Italian photographers tried to take his picture. The king's strange behavior on his honeymoon shocked even his most loyal followers. And when the Italian papers got wind of it, Farouk gave up his 24-room villa, boarded his yacht and sailed away. The Egyptian press hinted at the escapades, and as a result the king ordered three of Cairo's biggest newspapers temporarily suppressed. Egyptian censors refused to allow any foreign reporters to cable word of this out of the country. Acheson humor—As the MacArthur hearings drew to a close, a friend asked Secretary of State Dean Acheson how he felt. Smiling broadly, the patrician secretary replied: "I'm like the story of the drunk who was thrown out of the bar by a tough bouncer. When he came to, out on the sidewalk, he doubled his fist, shook it at the door, and shouted. I can lick any 10 of you guys." Soviet arms to Italy—The Italian government has uncovered a gigantic plot to send arms by the shipload to communists in northern Italy. Four big pleasure yachts loaded with Russian machine guns and bazookas have been intercepted in the Adriatic. The arms were brand new and worth nearly $2,000,000. DR. LINDSTROM LEAVES INGLEWOOD (UP) — Dr. Peter Lindstrom, former husband of actress Ingrid Bergman, and his daughter, Jenny Ann, 12, left by plane last night for New York, en route to a meeting in Sweden with Miss Bergman later this summer. Dr. Lindstrom and Jenny Ann—who used to be known as Pla—will sail Saturday on the Queen Mary, visit England and then go to Sweden. NEW COMPANY MANAGER Joy G. Jameson, president of Exchange Lemon Products company today announced the appointment of D. F. McMillen as the company's general manager, replacing H. W. Hall, who is retiring under the company's retirement program on Aug. 1, following more than 22 years as general manager. By HAL BOYLE NEW YORK (UP)—An habit-forming? The evidence is that world—they are to the man. One way or another halter leads to another. The two most popular between men and women age and day are marriage divorce. Some deep stupefy our society worry because voices have increased in century. Well, so have dogs, pet nics, marriages, and the cases of poison ivy. It honestly look over your or those of your parents easily see why. There be more opportunities to have Everything else follows. Marriage is the formal bond between adolescence senility. It is the poor vice for sharing his love and responsibility and being so pitiful. The best tribute to is that those who dive again to marriage. Certain men I know do. If they of one woman they can't with, they immediately the problem of trying to with another woman with problems. An example: A friend of mine, de wife's proven charms—hair, her dull eyes, her viory, her complaining man's voice—threw their attractions over for th Soviet arms to Italy—The Italian government has uncovered a gigantic plot to send arms by the shipload to communists in northern Italy. Four big pleasure yachts loaded with Russian machine guns and bazookas have been intercepted in the Adriatic. The arms were brand new and worth nearly $2,000,000. TWO-PURPOSE TOPPER—This novelty black Summer hat serves two purposes. Self-sustaining untrimmed crown becomes evening urban-cloche when garlanded brim is removed. ANY PORT IN A STORM’ — Jeff Henson shows he knows adage “any port in a storm,” as he mounts ropes to avoid Steve Fletcher’s blows in Naval Academy children’s boats. - Colony QuipsBy the Gazette Farm Editor WHEN A RAZOR BLADE ceases to cut whiskers even a dumb guy heaves it out the window. When the battery of an automobile gives out even the rankest amateur gets a new one. And you can go on in like vein for days and days, even getting into the subject of "falsies" and whether they work or not. But we only want to talk about our prorate. At a recent OAC meeting a letter from a local packing house was received and read. This letter told of the writer's great confidence in the prorate and the prorate board and also took a slap at the farm editor of the Anaheim Gazette. It urged the continuation of proring and attacked us for saying things about volume prorate. Now let's get down and see how smart this whole "attack" on us seems to be. We have been saying, and will continue to voice our opinion, that volume prorate was a complete "bust" BECAUSE it failed to increase the growers' DOLLAR return. We say that if it won't bring the GROWER more money then why spend the extra money to administer the "thing?" THIS MANAGER of a Sunkist house, hired by the growers who belong to it, attacks another grower for saying that if the prorate will not increase grower returns then it is no good. All the growers and executives in the Exchange are not in favor of the prorate. But they have little voice because, we suspect, the top echelon is for the control. We would be too, if the darn thing would increase the valencia grower's money return. But Orange county and its valencia deal are on the end of the line. We have to take up the slack for the whole business. The prorate, as it is administered, puts this on us. Now then, a week or two ago Mr. Don Street, Sunkist statistician on the OAC board, got up and said that you could NOT increase grower returns by cutting shipments. In other words if we are looking for some way to increase the return to the grower then we can forget about volume prorate. All we get from the prorate is "orderly marketing" and what Hal Boyle By HAL BOYLE NEW YORK (P)—Are women habit-forming? The evidence is that in this world—they are to the average man. One way or another, one halter leads to another. The two most popular habits between men and women in this age and day are marriage and divorce. Some deep students of our society worry because divorces have increased in this century. Well, so have dogs, people, picnics, marriages, and the number of cases of poison ivy. If you will honestly look over your own lives, or those of your parents, you will easily see why. There have been more opportunities to have picnics. Everything else follows. Marriage is the formative period between adolescence and senility. It is the poor man's device for sharing his loneliness and responsibility and blame for being so pitiful. The best tribute to marriage is that those who divorce turn again to marriage. Certainly the men I know do. If they get rid of one woman they can't get along with, they immediately turn to the problem of trying to get along with another woman with fresher problems. An example: A friend of mine, despite his wife's proven charms—her drab hair, her dull eyes, her vixen memory, her complaining longshoreman's voice—threw these tested attractions over for the boyish ever get in this shape anyway?” And then he gave his conclusion: “Never marry a girl, never divorce her, never hire her in your office — in fact, better don't meet her at all—and then you'll never have to trade her for another woman as long as you live.” The real moral is this: LAZINESS KEEPS BUSINESS GOING CHICAGO (P)—J. O. Reinecke, an industrial designer, is happy people are lazy. “If they weren't, we'd starve,” he said. He's designed such things as a foot pedal drinking bottle, automatic cigarette lighter and powered orange juice squeezer. men I know do. If they get rid of one woman they can't get along with, they immediately turn to the problem of trying to get along with another woman with fresher problems. An example: A friend of mine, despite his wife's proven charms—her drab hair, her dull eyes, her vixen memory, her complaining longshoreman's voice—threw these tested attractions over for the boyish pleasure of being alone. For a few great days he felt less like a piece of feminine real estate and enjoyed the sensation of being young and irresponsible again. But what happened? His secretary stubbornly objected it was bad enough for him to pay his ex-wife's allmony demand's, and insisted he demand custody of his child. He did. Then, to insure a mother for his child, he gallantly married his secretary and agreed to care for her three children by a previous marriage. Naturally, of course, he then had to hire another secretary. And, being an ordinary man, this is the problem he says he faces practically every day now: "I am walking along looking in the windows and I meet my former wife and she says she needs $30 to buy a house dress. I peel off the money and she is gone before I realize I am no longer married to her. "My present wife then comes along pulling one of her own sons by his left head. She says she needs $25 to straighten his right dog tooth to make him more acceptable to our neighbors. Well, I give her my last $25 bucks. "And then what happens? I come back to the office and my new secretary wants to write airmail to her boyfriend and complains the stamp account is overdrawn $10, and how did the office ever get in this shape anyway?" And then he gave his conclusion: "Never marry a girl, never divorce her, never hire her in your office — in fact, better don't meet her at all—and then you'll never have to trade her for another woman as long as you live." The real moral is this: Picking up dumb bells in this world is like picking up peanuts. It's hard to stop after the first one. LAZINESS KEEPS BUSINESS GOING CHICAGO (AP)—J. O. Reinecke, an industrial designer, is happy people are lazy. "If they weren't, we'd starve," he said. He's designed such things as a foot pedal drinking Duntain, automatic cigarette lighter and powered orange juice squeezer. "When enough people buy these new gadgets we create to make life easier, we just can't help being happy." Reinecke said.