anaheim-gazette 1951-12-19

Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1931 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 250 East Center, Anahiem, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1889, 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: 50c per month by carrier or 14 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 dispatchers. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BEBLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT City Editor STANLEY JONES Sports Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager GEE SELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager DON YOUNG Circulation Manager School improvements ... Whether the people of Californiya may be hit once again for a staggering new bond issue to build more classrooms for the increasing number of school children may depend largely on the activitier of the Assembly Interim Committee on Education, headed by Francis Durn, of Alameda county. The committee has decided to "study" the problem, to determine whether there is a need for such a bond issue, as large as the $250,000,000 fund voted a couple of years ago and now used up or perhaps in a smaller amount. The fact that additional classrooms are needed in various sec- stems back to the fact that school districts are supposed to furnish quarters for their students. However, the influx of population during the war filled up many districts with low assessments and state stepped in with aid to these districts, in the construction of new quarters. The legislature appropriated $55,000,000 and the need continued to grow, so the $250,000,000 bond issue was submitted to the people. Now that the money is expended, the needs still are not filled, so the state faces the problem of another bond issue. It's a foregone conclusion that the educators will say the need for Hoover and Coolidge of Charles E. Mitchell, proof of the National City Bank. Of $6,387,137 was also co-funded from Benedum Trees, the burgh oil millionaire, and attention was called to the tax-dodging schemes of Forrestal and various J. P.gan partners. Today, Washington ha The committee has decided to "study" the problem, to determine whether there is a need for such a bond issue, as large as the $250,000,000 fund voted a couple of years ago and now used up or perhaps in a smaller amount. The fact that additional classrooms are needed in various sections of the state is uncontroverted, and the equity in dealing with school districts no doubt will come into the picture, as many districts, qualifying as "distressed" were able to secure state funds, while others, still within their bonding capacity, were forced to use their own funds to bring the classroom need up to par. The method of financing more buildings, however, is a subject which may receive a working over in the next legislature; as many senators and assemblymen are unhappy over the fact that a good portion of the state money was expended for what they term desirable, but unnecessary construction in the light of the need in all sections of the state. Some of this included rather fancy equipment for the benefit of the teachers, large rooms called "multi-purpose" rooms, which in reality are small auditoriums and in some instances are being used for folk-dancing instead of activities for the children, as well as expenditures for furniture and other materials which appear to be divorced from classroom needs. The concern of these legislators IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago December, 1876 A meeting was held on Sunday at the Planter's hotel for the purpose of taking necessary steps towards organizing a dramatic association. Mr. A. G. Beebe presided over the deliberations of Helmsen brings news that his condition is improving and his physicians promise that he may be able to leave the hospital soon. He will be absent some weeks. Man Wo has been in town for some days past from Los Angeles, visiting the scenes of his cation of Andrew Mellon, entrusted with collecting under Hoover and Coolidge of Charles E. Mitchell, president of the National City Bank. Of $6,387,137 was also co-founded by Benedum Trees, the burgh oil millionaire, and attention was called to the tax-dodging schemes of Forrestal and various J. P. Gan partners. Today, Washington had famed Mellon art gallery by the former secretary of theury realized he would have a public support with a mere cent gesture if he were to criminal prosecution for tax sion. Morgenthau's Tax System Following this tax clean-up Roosevelt administration down to a long period of relatively honest tax-collecting, were some tax cases fixing Roosevelt's day—to be discussed in a later column. But he beaver Henry Morgenthau such a squawk about them even FDR was reluctant to hear his ire. Furthermore, Morgenthau up the most efficient tax-counsel system this country had seen. His counsel of Internal Revenue was Robert Jackson, did such an outstanding job he was later elevated to the prime Court; while the chief intelligence unit was an ruptable old tyrant named Irey. In Jackson's old place, Trane appointed weak-sister Chance Oliphant, recently a pa witness before the King court; and in Irey's place he pointed W. H. Woolf, honest not vigilant. As commissioner of Interior Revenue, Truman appointed mediocritly named George Schoeneman, who previously been mixed up in a mish which could not bear the day; while as deputy missioner he appointed Bollch, who, when he took oath of office, received so many flowers that the swearing ceremony looked like a gaster's funeral. Obviously a lot people were overjoyed Bolish should be collected 75 Years Ago December, 1876 A meeting was held on Sunday at the Planter's hotel for the purpose of taking necessary steps towards organizing a dramatic association. Mr. A. G. Beebe presided over the deliberations of the body which was addressed by Messrs. Stagg and others in favor of organizing an association which would serve to rescue the writings of the late lamented and gifted William Shakespeare from the oblivion which threatens them, if the latest talent of Anaheim does not do its share in perpetuating the loss of the "legitimate" in the human heart. These sentiments were loudly and vociferously applauded and the movement was put in shape by appointing a committee to prepare a constitution and by-laws for the guidance of the association. To Messrs. Woodruff, Lynill and Montgomery was delegated this task with instructions to report at a meeting to be held this evening. In the language of the immortal bard of Avon, "Well done, good and faithful servants." Thou hast established upon a solid basis a literary society and several other things, and I promise the success in the present scheme and in many other things. Enter into the undertaking of fearing naught." 50 Years Ago December 1901 H. W. Chynoweth is in Chicago, undergoing treatment in a German hospital for his knee, which recently been giving him trouble. A letter written by him to Joseph Helmsen brings news that his condition is improving and his physicians promise that he may be able to leave the hospital soon. He will be absent some weeks. Man Wo has been in town for some days past from Los Angeles, visiting the scenes of his former habitat. He has been engaged as a French cook in one of the leading Angel burg hotels. Charles Meinradt Allseits is still in the land of the missing. A report current some days ago was that he was seen in Santa Ana, but nothing authentic has been heard since he dropped out of sight more than a month ago. 25 Years Ago December, 1926 Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Walls have returned from a tour of Alaska, going as far north as Dawson. Johnny informs us that he feasted on all kinds of game, reindeer, caribou, bear and other meat. He now tips the beam at 222 pounds. More than 200 Rebekahs were present Friday evening to greet Mrs. M. R. Seeley, president of the Rebekah assembly, and other grand officers, among them being C. J. Mauerham, formerly of Anaheim, Roy Bishop, H. A. Mang, Mrs. Prather. Officers elected at the meeting are Mrs. Grace Ahlstrom, N.G.; Mrs. Charlotte Hodges, V.G.; Mrs. Maggie Meyers, recording secretary; Mrs. Elsie Borth, financial secretary; Miss Hanna Horwitz, treasurer; Mrs. Etta Tuma, trustee. When Hannegan was promised from commissioner of Intl Revenue to national chairman appointed as his successor Joan Nunan, who had been collected New York. Nunan, in turn tired Hugh McQuillen, forthright chief of the New York intelligence unit replacing him Dan Bolich. In this key spotlich had the power to tax life over big-shot gamblers business, or anyone else in New York. Later, Nunan stepped out practice law, leaving behind his friend Dan Bolich, who came deputy commissioner Washington—the No. 2 spot collecting the taxes of the nation. Among Nunan's clients dentally, were the night-owners of New York, which cludes the king of the gambler Frankie Costello. At about this time, Harry Anslinger, Narcotics commissioner, was watching Frankie Costello for possible connection with the dope rackets, but, because (Ed. Note—This is another of Drew Pearson's penetrating columns on the subject uppermost in the nation's mind—graft in the collection of income taxes.) WASHINGTON—Almost every administration when it first takes office uses a new broom when it comes to tax evasion. It cleans up at the expense of the administration which preceded it. Then it leans on the broom. Part of this broom-leaning, of course, is because the graft it would have to clean out later is its own graft; and the clean-up would hurt people in high places. Thus, just as Roosevelt came into office, an important start was made toward a tax-fraud cleanup. Actually, it was started by Republican Progressive Senators Maine of Wisconsin and Brookart of Iowa two months before Roosevelt was inaugurated, but continued by FDR with the prosecution of Andrew Mellon, the man entrusted with collecting taxes under Hoover and Coolidge; and Charles E. Mitchell, president of the National City Bank. A total $6,387,137 was also collected from Benedum Trees, the Pittsburgh oil millionaire, and public attention was called to the legal drug-dodging schemes of James Murrestal and various J. P. Morrison partners. Today, Washington has the Today, Washington has the named Mellon art gallery because its former secretary of the treasury realized he would have to win public support with a magnificent gesture if he were to escape criminal prosecution for tax evasion. Morgenthau's Tax System following this tax clean-up, the Rosevelt administration settled down to a long period of reasonably honest tax-collecting. There are some tax cases fixed in Rosevelt's day—to be discussed later column. But eagerover Henry Morgenthau made such a squawk about them that on FDR was reluctant to arouse his ire. Furthermore, Morgenthau built the most efficient tax-collect system this country had ever seen. His counsel of Internal Revenue was Robert Jackson, who such an outstanding job that was later elevated to the Supreme Court; while the chief of his intelligence unit was an incorruptable old tyrant named Elmer Jackson's old place, Truman pointed weak-sister Charles Epiphant, recently a pathetic illness before the King committee and in Ireys place he appointed W. H. Woolf, honest but vigilant. As commissioner of Internal Revenue, Truman appointed a didactic named George McNeeman, who previously had been mixed up in a matter which could not bear the light day; while as deputy commissioner he appointed Dan Ellich, who, when he took the third of office, received so manyowers that the swearing-in ceremony looked like a gangster's funeral. Obviously a lot of people were overjoyed that fish should be collecting his limited staff, he had the help of 12 Internal Revenue agents. This was a natural cooperation, since both narcotics and revenue are under the treasury. But suddenly Bolich demanded that the 12 revenue men be taken off the Costello assignment. Anslinger protested, but it did no good. I had been following Costello for some time, and reported Bolich's lack of interest in Costello to Tom Clark, then attorney general, who promised to see that the agents were kept on Costello. However, the Justice Department has not even moved to deport Costello for prejury in connection with his naturalization; meanwhile, Bolich played a part in delaying prosecution of one of the biggest gambling cases—the Guaranty Finance company of California. Shot Morale Naturally, all this makes for discouragement among the many tax agents whose job it is to collect the nation's taxes. Backbone of the tax organization is the intelligence unit, made up of some of the highest type men in Internal Revenue. It is their job to detect fraud. These men are trained in the rules of evidence and know their business. When they have finished an investigation, and when their recommendation for prosecution has been OK'd by the senior special agent and the special agent in charge of a division, it is almost inconceivable that they have recommended prosecution of an innocent man. Yet during the Truman administration of Andrew Mellon, the man trusted with collecting taxes under Hoover and Coolidge; and Charles E. Mitchell, president of the National City Bank. A total $6,387,137 was also collected from Benedum Trees, the Pittsburgh oil millionaire, and public attention was called to the legal sex-dodging schemes of James Murrellal and various J. P. Morgan partners. The Sacramento Scene By Henry C. MacArthur (Capitol News Service) EXECUTIVE: Governor Warren remained at the executive mansion, continuing to recuperate from an operation. It was expected, however, that he will soon be back at his desk in the State Capitol. LIQUOR: Orders to crack down on bowling alley where people "operate with a bowling ball in one hand and a highball in the other," were issued by the State Board of Equalization. The Board also adopted a new rule prohibiting issuance or transfer of licenses to areas around military establishments. One member, James H. Quinn, said the Board would continue to refuse liquor licenses to persons convicted of major crimes. SCHOOL FUNDS: Possibility that the people of the state may be hit with a huge new bond issue for building schools for distressed districts was seen as the Interim Committee on Education, headed by Francis Dunn, Alameda County Assemblyman, started its investigations. The committee will study the problem to determine the need for such a bond issue. All funds for new schools out of a previous $250 million bond is unaffected by any current year largest crop on record. "BOOTLEGOING" Ration Although state laws require importation and sale of certain materials which are highly inflammable, State Friars shall Joe R. Yockers said uncovered a "bootleggger" in Los Angeles involved the sale of a made out of synthetic material. Office fiscated 400 of the articles are attempting to apprehend the refellers; who operate automobiles and at services. Yockers said there ports five persons were burned when sparks came on the articles. MORE "OPPOSITION": Federal Bureau of Ice has gone on record against construction of the Sacramento River development which is proposed by Assistant Francis C. Lindsay, county. The Bureau's order is not to project itself in construction by the American River Project. The Bureau last week announced it is making further investigations on the Keathe Project, which the State formates proposes to build, these investigations may involve two couples of years." HERE AND THERE: General ruled marriages roled felons whose rights have not been realised void in California, but in the wedding too place in states: new unemployment rate regulations will give When they have finished an investigation and when their recommendation for prosecution has been OK'd by the senior special agent and the special agent in charge of a division, it is almost inconceivable that they have recommended prosecution of an innocent man. Yet during the Truman administration about 60 per cent of the tax-fraud cases later have been quashed in one of three places: 1. The chief counsel's office under Charles Oliphant, now resigned. 2. The Justice Department's Tax division, under Lamar Caulle, also resigned. 3. U.S. attorney's offices in different parts of the USA. The details of how this has been done will be told in a subsequent column. But meanwhile discouragement and frustration has spread through the ranks of the many honest tax collectors and special agents as never before. One agent in the field can collect about $80 for every dollar spent on his salary and expenses—one of the biggest untapped sources of revenue in the nation. Yet, thanks to politics and corruption at the top, we have started on the path of the tax-evading nations of Europe where failure to collect taxes is the first step toward inequality and eventually communism. VATICAN CITY (P) — Pope Bius XII receive today the first set of two books on the excavations in Vatican grotto which led to the announcement that the grotto were the burial place of St. Peter, first pope of the Roman Catholic church. HIGHWAYS: An experiment on the re-use of asphalt in roads, performed on the highway west of Sacramento, has been successful, the State Division of Highways announced, and special equipment has been purchased to extend the experiment throughout the state. While no estimate of savings in highway construction has as yet been made, it nevertheless is indicated some can be effected. The process involves ploughing up the old highway, grinding and mixing the asphalt with a solvent, and relaying the road. AGRICULTURE: The attorney General ruled a non-profit cooperative association is not a "producer" in the legal sense of the word, and that therefore dealers securing products from the co-operative must secure a dealers license; members of the County Agricultural Commissioners Association met in Sacramento and heard A. A. Brock, State Director of Agriculture, state that he believes the only course of farm products as far as price is concerned is upward; Crop and Livestock Reporting Services reported decreases in the production estimates for oranges, lemons, and grapefruit for the current season; another estimate of California that the people of the state may be hit with a huge new bond issue for building schools for distressed districts was seen as the Interim Committee on Education, headed by Francis Dunn, Alameda County Assemblyman, started its investigations. The committee will study the problem to determine the need for such a bond issue. All funds for new schools out of a previous $250 million bond issue have been either spent or allocated to school districts, except for a few millions withheld to meet rising construction costs. NEW YORK (P) — Sen. K. D-Tennn says the federal bookmakers is "the worst Congress ever did" and rises up to haunt" the law in the future. NEW YORK (P) — A 35-year machinist was booked for a grand larceny charge for ing his mother-in-law's falsely from her mouth while sitting here; police said. TV-RADIOLOGIC Elaborate Plans Set for KNBH Rose Bowl Show By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — The engineering department of television station KNBH, Channel 4, is humming these days with plans for its forthcoming telecast of the Rose Bowl classic on New Year's Day. For the first time in history, TV viewers will watch the game coast-to-coast when KNBH handles the origination for the micro-wave release. Very interesting fact on the transmission, according to the engineers, is the time differential for the time of play until the picture appears on the TV screens in New York. It seems almost unbelievable, but they claim a time lag of only 1-60th of a second! As engineering field supervisor, Jack Burrell, put it: "We apologize to New York for their being that far behind in the play." Highlight of the plans for this telecast is what has, until recently, been regarded by KNBH as "top secret," their new "black box." This piece of equipment, designed and built in the KNBH laboratory on a hush-hush basis is actually a "walkie-pullie," or, an independent mobile camera unit which is operated completely without cables, using enough six volt storage batteries to supply a large DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... Comedian Alan Young recently came up with a comedy satire on Kenzo Cesana, "The Continental" (now going CBS-TV network). Kenzo, knowing in advance that Alan would do the take-off, went to CBS to watch. During the performance the suave and debonair continental blushed a deep scarlet, and quietly retreated through a side exit. Now he knows how the fellow feels that has to watch HIM! TELE-TIPS ... A young boy has to decide between his mother and father after discovering a murder during "The Man Who Was Always Right" on "The Web" over KNXT (2) at 6:30 ... The TV debut of the wartime intrigue picture "International Lady" will be seen over KTTV (11) at 7 ... Striking through the air like live arrows—not just sudden death, but lightning death — are flying snakes shown on the Osa Johnson "Jungle Adventure" series tonight over KTLA (5) at 7:30 ... Milton Berle and Exio Pinza will be special guests tonight with Kate Smith during her show over KNBH (4) at 8 ... nina cotton production fixes the figure at 1,770,000 bales for the current year, largest California crop on record. "BOOTLEGING" RACKET: Although state laws prohibit the importation and sale of certain materials which are highly inflammable, State Fire Marshal Joe R. Yockers said he had uncovered a "bootlegging" operation in Los Angeles, which involved the sale of sweaters made out of a synthetic, inflammable material. Officers confiscated 600 of the articles, and are attempting to apprehend the refilers who operate from automobiles and at service stations. Yockers said he had reports five persons were severely burned when sparks dropped on the articles. MORE "OPPOSITION": The General Bureau of Recreation has gone on record as being against construction of the upper Sacramento River development, which is proposed by Assemblyman Francis C. Lindsay, or Placer County. The Bureau's opposition is not to the project itself, but to its construction by the upper American River Project Board. The Bureau last week also announced it is making further investigations on the Keather River project, which the State of California proposes to build, and that these investigations may just "a couple of years." HERE AND THERE: Attorney General ruled marriages by paired felons whose citizenship rights have not been restored anyold in California, but valid if the wedding took place in other states; new unemployment insurance regulations will give employ- telecast is what has, until recently, been regarded by KNBH as "top secret," their new "black box." This piece of equipment, designed and built in the KNBH laboratory on a bush-hush basis, is actually a "walkie-pillie," or an independent mobile camera unit which is operated completely without cables, using enough six volt storage batteries to supply a large fleet of automobiles. Using a 2500 watt converter, this unit can operate independent of all circuits for an estimated period of two hours. More than 200 man hours will be required to do the telecast, with the use of four cameras. Three cameras will be placed high in the stadium for football action, with one camera in a booth for commercials. According to Bill Bennington, remote telecast supervisor, 11 engineers will be on duty at the bowl, with three program men from NBC, one agency man, two page boys and two highly trained men referred to by Bennington, as messengers. Approximately $250,000 worth of equipment will be stalloned on the field with more than 2000 feet of cable. Bud Cole directs all programming and Don Thompson supervises the program operations. - Colony QuipsBy the Gavette Farm Editor NOW LET US consider a few facts that will once again point up the poor service the California valencia grower gets from his largest shipper. (Three guesses.) This year the valencia grower was forced to "eliminate" some 40 per cent of his crop into what the Exchange refers to as "products" which means "less money" to the grower. In other words California oranges bring good money to the grower—if the quality is good. But, as yet, we have not found out how to return decent money to the grower for that part of the crop which goes into cans. If Uncle Sam puts out the money then it looks better—but would not real business be better? It was not many months ago that the Exchange was crying out loud about huge carryovers of canned citrus juice, frozen as well as single strength. But the loud cry was about the frozen concentrate. So let's take a look at the most recent figures. These figures come from the Florida Citrus Commission, which is an official state agency which does not have to deal in half-truths or "baloney" and the usual national Lady" will be seen over KTTV (11) at 7... Striking through the air like live arrows—not just sudden death, but lightning death — are flying snakes shown on the Osas Johnson "Jungle Adventure" series tonight over KTLA (5) at 7:30... Milton Berle and Exlo Pinza will be special guestars tonight with Kate Smith during her show over KNBH (4) at 8... A phony dollar bill, and a prim 9-year-old young lady send Charlie Wild, private detective on the trail of "The Wild Boys," over KECA (7) at 8:30. DIAL-LITES ... Bing Crosby brings his youngest son Lindsay to his special Christmas radio show, with the 13-year-old youngster joining "Pop" in song over KNX at 6:30... A repeat of the last Christmas' popular "The Snowman" will be performed during the airing of "The Halls of Ivy" over KFI at 6:30... An outstanding half-hour of music will be presented by KECA on behalf of the Salvation Army, tonight at 9:30. The program is titled "Army of Stars." THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... The United States mint makes the money first... it's up to you to make it last! Copyright, 1961, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate HERE AND THERE: Attorney general ruled marriages by pooled felons whose citizenship rights have not been restored are held in California, but valid if the wedding took place in other states; new unemployment insurance regulations will give employers opportunity to protest and escape reserve account charges when employees quit voluntarily or are fired for misconduct, but employers must furnish the facts to the Department; State has a New Aeronautics Director, B. M. Mike" Doolin, of Watsonville; Redwood Empire Association wants to build another two-lane road through redwood groves rather than relocating present U.S. Highway 101 out of groves which they say are a tourist attraction; Highway Patrol asks 200 more men for officers from next legislature; Department of Employment reports heavy increase in unemployment insurance claims despite high employment throughout state; Water Resources said last season's runoff from Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley rivers was heaviest on record,ollo cases totaled 106 for week, according to State Department of Public Health. NEW YORK (UP)—San. Kefauver-D-Tenn.) says the federal tax on bookmakers is "the worst thing congress ever did" and it will rise up to haunt" the lawmakers the future. NEW YORK (UP)—A 35-year-old eachinist was booked today on grand larceny charge for stealing his mother-in-law's false teeth from her mouth while sitting on her police said.