anaheim-gazette 1951-11-23
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Legion position on book screening...
In this column recently—
1. Reference was made to scatterbrained newspaper editorial writers who are trying to read the communist line into "Orange county school textbooks." The Gazette suggested the writers to get off dreaming up sensations and try to evaluate the school system fairly.
2. And, reference was made to the American Legion thusly: "And, the Un-American activities group of the American Legion says it will spearhead a drive to search out the "subversive" books in school reading lists and libraries. These books, then, will be labelled as 'subversive' — but allowed to remain in the libraries.
"As to screening the library books and labelling them as 'sub-minist conspiracy are no different than the patriots who revolted against taxation without representation by dumping tea sent over from England in the Boston harbor; no different than efforts of people all through history who have sought to rid themselves from oppression, this is the propaganda theme they would establish. Hitler used it on the people of France prior to the last war and the French folded up in the first year as a result.
Now as to the subject at hand: In 1947, a determined effort was made by a group of individuals to put in use in the elementary schools of this state a series of textbooks for the 7th and 8th grades, entitled "Building America." They had enlisted in their
2. And, reference was made to the American Legion thusly: "And, the Un-American activities group of the American Legion says it will spearhead a drive to search out the "subversive" books in school reading lists and libraries. These books, then, will be labelled as 'subversive' — but allowed to remain in the libraries.
"As to screening the library books and labelling them as 'subversive.' That in itself won't hurt anything. (But, who is the omniscient fellow who knows all things about all library books?) It might even start open discussion on communism, which would be a good thing.
"But, we suggest the American Legion make sure it knows what it is doing—and then do it quietly. No use needlessly getting folks stirred up (although it is doubtful it can be done) over whether or not we should instruct students to read 'Grapes of Wrath' or 'Literature For Our Time' with care because the books might turn a high school lad into a ranting red."
After re-studying the article in which Points 1 and 2 above appeared, we can see where the two points could be confusing to readers, and might not appear to be separate and distinct points as was the Gazette's intended purpose.
And, so, the Gazette received the following letter from the local post of the American Legion. It was prepared by the Un-American Activities committee which is chairmanned by Tom Hoag. Mr. Hoag also is vice-commander of the local Legion post.
The letter follows:
Your editorial description of our effort to check up on the textbooks used in the schools of Anaheim as being something that "Somebody dreamed up as sensational news" and which you think is "As scatterbrained a proposition as we have heard," we feel calls for an opportunity to reply.
First: let us make our position clear. Our investigation in no way is a reflection on any member of any school board or their administration or any teacher in Anaheim. They are all citizens
Now as to the subject at hand: In 1947, a determined effort was made by a group of individuals to put in use in the elementary schools of this state a series of textbooks for the 7th and 8th grades, entitled "Building America." They had enlisted in their effort the assistance of the Superintendent of Schools, Roy E. Simpson. They had sold the idea to the State Curriculum Commission of the State Board of Education. WHICH IS THE STATE BUREAU THAT SELECTS THE TEXTBOOKS THAT SHALL BE USED IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE. A number of gullible individuals had been enlisted in the campaign to put these books in the schools and the program was all set had it not been for the State Senate which refused to appropriate the money to buy the books. Extensive hearings were held by the State Senate Investigation Committee on Education headed by Senator Dilworth in which the infinite pattern of Communist propaganda was shown to exist in many subjects. It was established that much of the text had been written by persons who affiliated with dozens of organizations who have been declared to be subversive by the Attorney General of the United States and our own State Un-American Activities Committee. The general pattern of this whenever possible, unpleasant occurrences in our past history such as depressions, poverty, slums, labor disturbances, alleged discrimination against minority groups, were over emphasized and played up as permanent conditions continually existing. All the sordid parts of our national life was given the full treatment of exaggeration. On the other hand, our accomplishments as a nation in providing our people with the highest standards of living in the world were passed lightly by. By comparison, it was pointed out that everything in the Soviet Union was milk, honey, and general happiness for all, while ev...
Anaheim as being something that "Somebody dreamed up as sensational news" and which you think is "As scatterbrained a proposition as we have heard," we feel calls for an opportunity to reply.
First: let us make our position clear. Our investigation in no way is a reflection on any member of any school board or their administration or any teacher in Anaheim. They are all citizens of unimpeachable integrity and entitled to the thanks of the community for the time they give to this important civic duty.
Second: this effort on our part is not a local idea that originated within our post but is part of the program of the American Legion in combating communism throughout the nation. A campaign that we have carried on longer than any other organization in the United States. We take pride in the fact that our efforts have been rewarded by our being classed by the American Communists as being within the top three organizations in this country whom they consider their greatest enemy. We are proud of our place on that list and hope that we might enjoy the distinction of being first in the near future.
One of our greatest difficulties in carrying on this work is the belief on the part of a surprising large segment of our people that this subject of communism is something that need not be taken seriously and if left alone, will probably dry up and blow away. This attitude, we feel, confirms our case in part. After all, if the public mind can be "conditioned" to believe that the whole thing is harmless and that those engaged in the com-
ually existing. All the sordid parts of our national life was given the full treatment of exaggeration. On the other hand, our accomplishments as a nation in providing our people with the highest standards of living in the world were passed lightly by. By comparison, it was pointed out that everything in the Soviet Union was milk, honey, and general happiness for all, while everything American was all wrong.
Even after all this was brought out in these hearings, the State Superintendent of Schools confined in his effort to put these books in the schools and in a public address late in 1947, criticized the legislature for withholding funds to purchase the books. We think the committee's conclusion that Mr. Simpson had not been "intentionally" disloyal was a very charitable view.
We do not hold that members of the State Board of Education or the Curriculum Committee are communists, sympathizers or disloyal citizens. We do contend, however, that it certainly proves the point that an expert in education is not an expert in detecting communist propaganda and that they are just as gullible and easily taken in as are the large segment of the people (including many, many, newspaper editors).
The Senate Investigation Committee on Education has continued it's Inquiry and with the aid of trained investigators and expert researchers in the field of communist propaganda, they have made an examination of textbooks recommended by the Curriculum Commission for use in the public schools. So far, about 125 books on this list have been found to
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about price controls." . . La-A-bomb explosions near Vegas will not cost the government so much money in brook windows. Last January, the government paid $17,000 for mplaster and broken glass. Now damage will be less than $10,000 Worse Than Berlin
American pilots have been rining into worse flak over the Korean village of Sananju they encountered over Berlin during World War II.
Reason for the intense antiaircraft fire is that the communists are trying to build three air strips near Sananju. If they are completed, the communists will move their MIG-15 fighters across the Yalu river for the first time in the entire Korea war and thus be closer to the front. In fact, this will put them in a position to hammer out front lines, whereas hitherto they have only fought defensively.-
Or, in case of a truce and freeze on arms going into Korea the communists would have ther air force already inside Korea. Our planes are paying a terrific cost keep these fields knocked out, but so far the MIGs still have to stay on the other side of the Yalu.
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Jovial, tough-skinned Mike Salle, the government's price warden, has learned that you can satisfy all manufacturers even part of the time.
Di Salle's alces were discussing price controls on stoves and ranges at a meeting with industry spokesmen who kept demanding that prices be fixed by the "historic markup" formula. In other words, they wanted the traditional profit allowance...
WASHINGTON — Exuberant George Bender, the Ohio Convessman, popped the question to general Eisenhower during a two-one-half hour relaxed chat with the general in Paris.
Bender, a rootin'-tootin' Taft supporter, looked Ike in the eye and said with a grin: "general, is you or ain't you, and now?"
General Eisenhower's eyes skinked but he made no direct reply. Instead he emphasized toider and three other visitinggressmen the great importance of his job in Europe. It was due to the safety of mankind to form Europe, the general said, no matter what individual sacrifices were involved.
Young Dick Bolling, the clean-Kansas City Democrat, suggested in half-humorous vein: General, if you do run for presidency, I am sure you will be much easier on the Democratic ticket."
The Republican party is the party of free enterprise," said loudly and firmly. "The democrats are all socialists and would not get along with them."
At another point in the concession, Congressman Bender and Ike: "What about that our Krock story in The New York Times saying you and Presidential Trump talked politics?"
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FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD
By WALDO HUNTER
AS THE 1951 intercollegiate football season grinds to a screeching halt there is reason to believe that college football across the nation is held in even lower esteem than is the national administration.
But movements are under way, apparently, to clean up both of them.
Latest blast at college football comes from no less an authority than New York City's General Sessions Judge Saul Streit who, after sentencing 15 college basketball "fixers" handed down an opinion warning that college football was headed down the same road which ruined the reputation of big-time college basketball.
The judge produced some astounding figures. For instance, he said that the University of Tennessee grossed $1,347,000 from football last year. The university, the judge continued, spends $250,000 a year on football, $100,000 of it in the form of scholarships.
His Honor went on to say that the university's scouting and recruiting program was conducted on a scale unparalleled by any big league baseball club.
The legal brain cited other figures: The University of Pennsylvania showed a $461,000 football profit last year. The University of Kentucky grossed $1,200,000. Southern Methodist, he said, grants 154 athletic scholarships per year; Texas A & M 120, and the University of Texas 100.
A limiting intercollegiate competition to seniors ... to assure the college of using players who have been tested as students."
People are beginning to wonder why football stars are allowed to major in such mentally taxing courses as rudimentary arithmetic, free-trimming and swimming.
Modern college football heroes play for something more than the clean glory of winning a contest. They play to make the cash registers jingle. When big money enters the picture, non-professional sports undergo a sudden change of complexion.
Judge Streit, in pointing a stern finger at college football, has rendered an admirable extra-curricular service.
Step down, football ... next case!
Anaheimer Head County Cripple Children's Asss
The Crippled Children's Asss. of Orange county is annual meeting recently at new officers and directors.
Miss E. Kate Cea, Anaheim head the association for ting year. Mrs. George S. Santa Ana, is second vice president; Mrs. D. Herbert Dean belm, was elected treasurer Mary Jane Anderson, Ana secretary and Mrs. E. D. Santa Ana, is assistant secretaire for this ciation include Mrs. Dean Adelaide Price, Mrs. O. Ncr, Miss Rea, and Mrs. Scott.
Brea-Olinda directors were Dr. C. Glenn Curry Purl W. Harding. Fullertonators are Mrs. Jesse Chilton Nelson Launer, D. Russell Harry V. Williams and Mr Wilsey.
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Apple Valley Phone Failure Recalls Carrier Pigeon Days
By TOM E. DANSON
APPLE VALLEY—With Alice Fave Phil Harris premises. With one bird
TV-RADIOLOGIC
Apple Valley Phone Failure Recalls Carrier Pigeon Days
By TOM E. DANSON
APPLE VALLEY—With Alice Faye, Phil Harris and young Alice and Phyllis, this great "place in the sun" was again visited, and always, I can't keep from raving about this up-and-coming locality. After getting our hats properly "hung" in the beautiful Chartreuse House, just across from the Inn, next step on the agenda was to place a few long distance calls. That complete feeling of isolation suddenly came over the crowd as information came the crowds as information came through that all lines were out because of a construction change-over.
During conversation with genial Newton Bass, big boss of the organization, a story pertaining to communications (which column is usually written about) came to light. Seems that a few years ago, when military demands were so great with the telephone systems, Apple Valley couldn't get a telephone system installed in the wide expanse of cottages and rooms for their guests. This wasn't going to stop the enterprising Newt Bass, however, for within a day's time aload of carrier pigeons was on the premises. With one bird small cage attached to each outlying room, and a ter cage, equipped with a electric buzzer located at Inn, room service carried this unique manner.
Can't think of a more place or better company, mixed up in a "lost world"; however, radio and television kept away that feeling of tion, and the occasional ming or singing by Phil, latest hit, "Rugged, But I helped even more.
A day wouldn't be cool without saying hello to Olenk, maitre d'hôtel, for more of his radio-television sonality stories, and of his cuisine. All employees at Valley wear Western outfit when we caught Charlie in a mess-suit, he was immeiquered. "Can't stand wear over two days in a row, and sides, it's too damn tight!" plied as we pushed back chairs and started home.
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IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO
From the Files of Anaheim Gazette
By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL
75 Years Ago
November 1876
As all public school teachers are required to be present at the session of the Institute, which meets in Los Angeles on Monday next, the schools will be closed next week.
The benevolent countenance of syrups up to yesterday, when it closed down for the season after a very successful run.
George Boyd is putting his packing house in order, getting ready for the orange packing season.
H. Deletsch, prominent Los An
75 Years Ago
November 1876
As all public school teachers are required to be present at the session of the Institute, which meets in Los Angeles on Monday next, the schools will be closed next week.
The benevolent countenance of Mr. M. Kremer, tax collector can be seen at his temporary office at the Anaheim hotel. He came up from San Juan on Wednesday evening, stealing upon us, "like a in the night," with his tax book and receipt. All who wish to save a trip to Los Angeles can interview our unbane friend and have an opportunity to pay their taxes and licenses.
Geese are reported as being very plentiful at the Alamitos ranch. They are very fat at this time of the year and afford fine sport for the huntsman.
50 Years Ago
November 1901
Otto Reist drove to Los Alamitos on Monday and paid a visit to the Clark sugar factory. The establishment closed down on beets some days ago and worked above present production costs, while OPS chiefs argued for pre-Korean price levels.
However, one stove manufacturer was in no mood for bargaining.
"Pre-Korean!" he exploded. "I'm tired of all this gobbledegook. What you government guys want is an antideilluvain price level."
on syrups up to yesterday, when it closed down for the season after a very successful run.
George Boyd is putting his packing house in order, getting ready for the orange packing season.
H. Deletsch, prominent Los Angeles capitalist, was in town yesterday on a short business visit.
An interesting revival began at the German Methodist Episcopal church last Monday evening and will continue until further notice. Rev. Geo. Shroeder of Pasadena will preach. All are invited. Rev. Kohlenberger, pastor.
25 Years Ago
November 1926
Drs. D. L. and Edna Burgeson have just returned from Montreal where they each took post graduate work in the American College of surgery.
The sacred cantata "Ruth" will be given by the White Temple choir next Sunday evening, Mrs. C. A. McCullough will appear in oriental costume and read the story of the life of Ruth, after which it will be interpreted in music. Mrs. Eugene Durfee will take the part of Ruth, Mrs. A. L. Knipe that of Naomi, Mrs. West that of Orpha, and the solo number of Boaz will be given by Eugene Durfee. The presentation will be given under the direction of Mrs. Visel, musical director of the White Temple church.
DIAL-LITES ... A giant ball rally will be staged at KHJ at 7 giving a preview what's to come in the war football ... Richard Diary yells "uncle" when he tries cope with a case without touch of cops, over KECA at 8 Glen DeBona and his gang somewhere in Paradise Ville and Roy Rogers goes out to him during this show over at 8:30 ... Tonl Arden with the guestar on the Paul We Show over KNX at 9.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY It is easier to play horses if you first remove the horse, Copyright, 1951, by Universal Publishing House and TV Features Syndicate
Anaheimer Heads County Crippled Children's Assn.
The Crippled Children's Relief Assn. of Orange county held its annual meeting recently at Michael Manor, Santa Ana, to elect new officers and directors.
Miss E. Kate Cea, Anaheim, will head the association for the coming year. Mrs. George S. Briggs, Santa Ana, is second vice-president; Mrs. D. Herbert Deane, Anaheim, was elected treasurer; Mrs. Mary Jane Anderson, Anaheim, is secretary and Mrs. E. D. White, Santa Ana, is assistant secretary.
Anaheim directors for the association include Mrs. Deane, Miss Adelaide Price, Mrs. G. H. Renner, Miss Rea, and Mrs. Thomas Scott.
Brea-Olinda directors elected were Dr. C. Glenn Curtis and Carl W. Harding. Fullerton directors are Mrs. Jesse Chilton, Mrs. Nelson Launer, D. Russell Parks, Harry V. Williams and Mrs. L. T. Wilsey.
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Premises. With one bird to a small cage attached to each of the outlying rooms, and a master cage, equipped with photoelectric buzzer located at the inn, room service carried on in this unique manner.
Can't think of a more pleasant place or better company, to get mixed up in a "lost world" story, however, radio and television kept away that feeling of isolation, and the occasional humming or singing by Phil, of his test hit, "Rugged, But Right," helped even more.
A day wouldn't be complete without saying hello to Charlieenk, maitre d'hotel, for a few hours of his radio-television personality stories, and of course, cuisine. All employees at Apple Valley wear Western outfits, and when we caught Charlie in a business suit, he was immediately berried. "Can't stand wearing it over two days in a row, and because it's too damn tight!" he reed as we pushed back our chairs and started home.
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES
No. 298869
In the Matter of the Estate of
ELLA A. McCOY, also known as
ELLA McCOY and ELLA ALBI
McCOY, deceased.
NOTICE OF SALE REAL AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Good cause being shown therefor,
and it being for the best interests of
sad estate, the undersigned, Ben H.
Brown, administrator of the estate
of Ella A. McCoy, etc., deceased, will
at private sale, to the highest
and best bidder, subject to the confirmation of safe Superior Court on
or after Friday, the 7th day of December, 1951, at his office, 808 No.
Spring St., City of Los Angeles, in
the County of Los Angeles, State of
California, all the right, title and
interest of said deceased at the time
of the death, and all the right, title
and interest that the estate of said
deceased has by operation of law or
otherwise acquired other than, or in
addition to, that of said deceased at
the time of death. In and to all of
that certain real property described
as follows, to wit:
Lots 5 and 7, Tract 957, County of
Orange, State of California, as per
map recorded in Book 31, Pages
43 and 44 of Miscellaneous Maps,
records of said Orange County.
APPURTENANT to the above
Land 3 shares of the Shady Brook
Water Company stock.
IMPROVED WITH dwelling locatated at 29421 Canyon Road,
Silverado, California.
TOGETHER WITH furniture and
furnishings belonging to this estate and located at 29421 Canyon
Road, Silverado, California.
SUBJECT TO conditions, restrictions, reservations, and rights of
way of record.
The terms and conditions of sale
are cash in lawful money of the United States upon the confirmation of sale.
Certificate of title at the expense
of the purchaser.
Bids or offers must be in writing
and will be received at the aforesaid
office of the undersigned administrator.
Dated this 15th day of November,
1951.
BEN H. BROWN,
Administrator of the estate of said deceased.
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