anaheim-gazette 1952-01-11

4 Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Breaking even...? Statisticians for Time Magazine have come up with a simplified chart whereby American families can figure whether their income has kept pace in buying power with what it was in pre-inflation 1940. The man (who wife and two children) who was earning $8000 in 1940 has to earn $8072 today to be as well off as he was then. Of his $6072, income taxes take $816 (he paid no income tax in 1940), and it takes the remainder, $5256, to buy exactly as much as $3000 bought 12 years ago. The man earning $5000 in 1940 paid $75 in income tax, leaving him $4925 in take-home pay. To have that same take-home pay today, he must earn $10,542. Of his $10,542, income tax takes $1913, and dollar depreciation accounts for $8704—leaving him the exact buying power that $4925 gave him in 1940! Millions of Americans have not managed to increase theircomes to the break-even point—and so are losing in the battle of inflation. Perhaps the most dismaying thought is that the average-income groups are being hit even harder by dollar devaluation than by the income tax. It is all too evident that the combined drain of excessive taxation and inflation visited directly upon the Nation by the most profligate government in the history of the world, is perilously undermining the security and the living standard of every family in the land. WASHINGTON — Insider son for the governmental Stuart Symington, one or three men to serve the Truman administration, is the soul-conscious jealousy of the White staff. It's also the reason why Gifford, the best staff member Truman had, left the W House, and why it's difficult get good men to work for president these days. The little band of mediators around the president just can't want brainier men than they close to him. It shows up own inadequacy. This little of mediocrity is: 1. Matt Connelly, and ex-ex investigator, and former street clerk, who, whenever enjoys a convivial evening, re-typed type. 2. John Steelman, a country schoolteacher, who put the skids under his boss, Secretary of Labor Fri Perkins, and made life insurable for the late Secretary of Labor, Lew Schwellenbach. 3. Donald Dawson, who had wife in the RFC, pulled wires get RFC loans, and accepted pittality from a Florida which was applying for an loan. 4. General Harry Vaughan deep-freeze fame, who has it is his job to tell the news. Football for fun... It came as a blow to students and alumni of the University of San Francisco and Loyola, as well as to football fans over the State, when those schools were obliged to drop football because of increasing costs of the modern game—as did St. Mary's a year ago. Big-league football takes big league money—and only major colleges, which can afford two-platoon squads of recruited stars and half a dozen coaching specialists, can pull big league crowds at the gate. But is all that essential to exciting, colorful football? Anyone who follows the fortunes of his local high school team or junior college has enjoyed all the thrills of hot rivalry and inspired play that the Rose Bowl or any traditional Big Game can provide. It is inexpensive football—and it is something more: It is football for fun. There seems no valid reason why the boys of any school should be deprived of any healthy sport solely because the institution cannot "keep up with the Joneses." Development of a new league of their own by the smaller independents—forgetting the competition they cannot afford—would give new color to California football and with it new dignity to the spirit of true amateurism. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January, 1877 The Anaheim Literary Society met in regular session on Monday. The library committee made a report and were discharged. The number of books collected amounted to about one hundred and twenty-five dollars has been subscribed. Messrs. Montgomery, Beebe and Barkam were appointed to take charge of the books and money and were authorized to take charge of any further donations. A declamation was given by E. T. Cahill, after which the following was discussed: Resolved That the right of franchise shall The Olinda Oil Well baseball club defeated El Toro on the Lemon street grounds on Sunday afternoon by a score of 9 to 4. A large and enthusiastic crowd of rooters watched the game. Mrs. William Lawrence is here from Cochise, A.T., visiting her mother, Mrs. Robison. Bill Lawrence is seriously with a lung affection. Louis Betz, son of George Betz of West Anaheim, had part of the middle finger of his left hand shot off by the bursting of his shotgun while hunting at New York. Naturally Symington's clean-up incurred more resentment from the White House mediaHitles. "Little Lord Fauntleroy" was their sneering name for him. And they dropped hints that Symington, who father-in-law, ex-Congressman Jim Wadsworth of New York, Republican, was playing in GOP hands. Tired of the sniping. Symington finally quit. Not long ago, an old Sen friend of the president, worm over the corruption issue, remamed: "There's no use going to Harry and urging reform, because number of books collected amounted to about one hundred and twenty-five dollars has been subscribed. Messrs. Montgomery, Beebe and Barkam were appointed to take charge of the books and money and were authorized to take charge of any further donations. A declamation was given by E. T. Cahill, after which the following was discussed: Resolved. That the right of franchise shall be given only to those who can read the constitution of the United States. A. G. Beebe opened the debate followed by his opponent P. W. Athearn. The discussion was given in favor of the affirmative. Messrs. Frank Wolf and Wm. Pendleton of Downey City, who have been hunting in the vicinity of Fort Tejon for the past 10 or 12 days, killed and brought home 25 deer and antelope. 50 Years Ago January, 1902 Al Smith was in town from Fullerton on Tuesday, buying Christmas presents for the children. Maccabees at their review last Saturday evening elected the following Sir Knights to be officers for the ensuing year: W. T. Brown, past commander; E. B. Merritt, R and F keeper; W. C. Young, physician; Dr. G. S. Eddy, physician; J. J. Schneider, sergeant; C. A. Norman master-star; C. J. Grause, first M. of G.; Joseph Banks, second M. of G.; A. L. Lewis, sentinel; R. M. Bobst, ticket. Mrs. William Lawrence is here from Cochise, A.T., visiting her mother, Mrs. Robison. Bill Lawrence is seriously with a lung affection. Louis Betz, son of George Betz of West Anaheim, had part of the middle finger of his left hand shot off by the bursting of his shotgun while hunting at Newport a week ago Sunday. Dr. Eddy dressed the wound. 25 Years Ago January, 1927 A surprise party was given by the members of St. Michael's Episcopal church to Dean and Mrs. A. G. H. Bode and family on the fourth anniversary of their coming to Anaheim. The party was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lumsdon, on the evening of December 17. During the evening Christmas carols were sung and a reading given by Mrs. Sears. Dean Bode was presented with a Christmas gift from the members of the church by Mr. Lumsdon and made a little speech of thanks and appreciation of the kindly spirit of Anaheim. The meeting ended with refreshments and "Home Sweet Home." C. H. Robertson, for the past twenty years American Y.M.C.A., secretary, engaged in missionary work in China, was the speaker at Kiwanis luncheon Tuesday. Frank N. Gibbs was chairman of the day, and a splendid musical program was rendered, including violin solos by Alan Rains, accompanied by Miss Ramona Mulligan at the piano. NOTE — Though General Vaughan's influence is usually on the side of the mediocrities, he should be noted in fairness that he has put across some good points. His recommendation of Jiggs Donohue to be District of Columbia Commissioner, though opposed at first by local residents has turned out to be one of the healthiest things happening to Washington, D.C. Likewise Mill WASHINGTON — Inside reason for the governmental exit of Stuart Symington, one of the best men to serve the Truman administration, is the soul-consuming malusy of the White House staff. It's also the reason why Clark Sifford, the best staff member Truman had, left the White House, and why it's difficult to get good men to work for the president these days. The little band of mediocrities found the president just do not brainier men than they are ease to him. It shows up their inadequacy. This little band mediocrities is: 1. Matt Connelly, and ex-WPA investigator, and former Wall Street clerk, who, whenever he boys a convivial evening, reverts type. 2. John Steelman, a former entry schoolteacher, who tried put the skids under his former boss, Secretary of Labor Frances Skins, and made life insufferable for the late Secretary of Law, Lew Schwellenbach. Steelman has wanted the balance of control to remain under his and is probably responsible many of Truman's labor headlines. Donald Dawson, who had his name in the RFC, pulled wires to RFC loans, and accepted hostility from a Florida hotel which was applying for an RFC loan. General Harry Vaughan of no-freeze fame, who has made his job to tell the president OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD BY WALDO HUNTER SENATE INVESTIGATORS watch dogging the armed forces for evidences of waste recently announced that military camps, posts, stations and bases in the continental U.S. maintain a total of 41 golf courses. And the senators found that a military installation in Hawaii boasted two golf courses. (One for officers, one for enlisted men, perhaps?) Just a month ago, while hacking my way around the Willowick public golf course over Santa Ana way in company with the sensational Canadian amateur Jim Slobodian and a civilian employee at El Toro Marine Air Station, I was jolted to learn (from the El Toro employee) that the Marine Corps spent something like $250,000 on the golf course out there. It was originally laid out as a nine-hole course, then expanded to 18. Then they laid an air strip across part of it, all but ruining the set-up. Now, the percentage of civilians who choose golf over other sports is comparatively small, and the same must hold true among military personnel. It seems hardly justifiable for a military post to lay out such huge goats of taxpayers' dough for a sport which appeals to so few. Baseball, softball, basketball, handball, football, and tennis facilities, yes; because they have vastly wider participation appeal than does golf. But a golf course is an expensive operation in real estate, landscaping, engineering and irrigation. The upkeep is terrific! As downtrodden taxpayers we servicemen who must have their golf could arrange a game or two a month at public golf courses, or they could keep in practice by chipping away at the little pellet on the drill field after "retreat" or on Sundays. There is another way to look at this, of course. Perhaps the big brains in the Pentagon at Washington feel that golf produces better soldiers. The game calls not for stamina or great strength. It demands a high degree of concentration, hear-perfect muscular and mental coordination, almost super-human powers of self-control, and utmost patience. All these are much-desired attributes in the modern American fighting man. But golf does something else. It can be so exasperating that the lust to kill is fanned into flame by a single rotten fairway shot or a shot from one sand trap over the green into another sand trap. This killer instinct must be developed if the soldier is to prove an effective fighting machine when the chips are down, and golf will do it. There is scarcely a golfer who at one time or another during TV-HADIOLOGIC Clete Roberts Plans Tour; All Films to Be in Color By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — After better than once-and-a-half around the world in an eight-month tour, the wandering newsman, Clete Roberts is now preparing another tour, which this time will keep him away for a year-and-a-half "Last August," I decided against shooting in color." Clete told me "but on this next tour, starting in about six weeks, we will shoot in color exclusively." Roberts explained that there was no particular problem in their shooting in color, as they will use specially constructed light units made just for color. During the last trip to foreign countries all over the world, Clete and one cameraman shot 240 15-minute films, which they never edit, but present exactly as filmed. "We want this to be exactly like a live TV show." Clete said, "so if an error is made, we pull out of it right on camera, like any other TV show." The 240 films, if spliced together, would be equal to 40 full-length feature motion picture films. Clete says he works as a columnist, but works with a camera and microphone on film, instead of a typewriter. He terms his film it can be so exasperating that the lust to kill is fanned into flame by a single rotated fairy shot or a shot from one sand trap over the green into another sand trap. This killer instinct must be developed if the soldier is to prove an effective fighting machine when the chips are down, and golf will do it. There is scarcely a golfer who at one time or another during his game doesn't get mad enough to take a No. 5 iron and beat his best friend to death right on the spot. Did you know, for instance Rep. Mike Mansfield (D-never went to high school became a history professor Montana State university? Or that Senator Langer ND), by his own account, "only person ever arrested in English-speaking country for ing an affidavit of pre-against a judge." Or that Rep. Fogarty (R) is president of Bricklayers No. 1 in his native state? There's inspiration to be found too, in the new directory. You may think the time past when a poor boy can lift up to make his country's law until you learn that Sen Hoey (D-NC) started out as printer's devil, Senator Farland (D-Ariz) was a gery clerk, Senator Plander (Vt) was a machinist's apprentice, and Rep. Irving, a Deptat from President Trump home town of Independence Mo., was a railroad call boy the age of 13. Without the directory, might never know that Rep. U.Burdick (R-ND) could make speech in the Sioux language he wanted to do, or that Rep. Locki (D-Wis) is an organist choir director. Or that Rep. (D-NC) is "the only man American history who, in than 10 years, served in a house, state senate, three and half years in the Army, United States Congress, and made strong race for the U.S. Senate." General Harry Vaughan of no-freeze fame, who has made his job to tell the president badly: the press abuses him viewing the news, Vaughan reeks: "that sob-sister... faker pure lies ... new deal whiner." The Lord Fauntleroy Symington's first troubles bewhen he was put in the high-important spot of chairman of National Security Resources, hitherto temporarily unseen. This made Symington for advisor to the president on utilization matters, with Steel-on the side-lines, a place he did not relish. So it was him, who little by little becutting Symington down to finally convinced Trumanization should be complete under Charles E. Wilson. After when Symington was on the tough job of cleaning the RFC, he fired, among others Mrs. Donald Dawson, together with Dawsons' closest pal, Don Dawson. Dawson had made Smith of RFC personnel which gave him a pipeline into the RFC on robots. Naturally Symington's clean-incurred more resentment in the White House medico-naa. "Little Lord Fauntleroy was their sneering name him. And they dropped us that Symington, whose der-in-law, ex-Congressman Wadsworth of New York, is publican, was playing into hands. And of the sniping. Symington quit. Long ago, an old Senate member of the president, worried the corruption issue, remarked there's no use going to Harnd urging reform, because there's no use going to Harford urging reform, because Jim. Since Clark Clifford's the staff capable of following him carrying through that form. Since Clark Clifford's the Harry Truman's about as to reach as Joe Stalin." is what has happened to Jim's good intentions in trying to get Judge Tom Murphy to stop corruption. There has no follow-through, and has gone since Clark Gifford'sure. lord's reason for getting out of White House jealousy. can made it his business to stories with the press that I was responsible for varunpopular policies while Connelly made presidential comments for politicians like Nock Clifford's ideas down. Lord had brains; and they want brains too close to president. So finally Clifford. Though General McNair's influence is usually on us of the mediocrities, it be noted in fairness that output across some good appents. His recommendation at Donohue to be District Comisia Commissioner, though at first by local residents, need out to be one of the best things happening to Boston, D.C. Likewise Milton Kronheim, Jr., for whom Vaughan helped get a police judgeship, has turned out to be an A-1 appointee. "Live" via microwave, the Durando-Castellani 10-round boxing bout will be seen over KNBH (4) at 7... "Family Night with Horace Heldt" becomes a regular KLAC (13) feature starting tonight at 7:30... The crosstown rivals, USC tangles with UCLA in basketball over KHJ (9) at 8:15... A Calif. TV network has been set up for Viewing the new dramatic-documentary titled "Without Fear" from KTTV (11) at 8:30... Harold Peary will star tonight in the Chevron Theater presentation of "That's My Pop" over KTLA (5) at 9... Check fraud is the theme for "Mr. D. A." over KECA (7) at 10. DIAL-LITES ... An expose of Chicago underworld is the theme for "Night Beat" over KFI at 7... W. Averell Harriman is the "Reporter's Roundup" guest tonight over KHJ at 8:30... It all starts when Harriet buys one of those kitchen gadgets, and Ozzie gets all mixed up with it during their show from KECA at 9... Margaret Whiting and Joe "Fingers" Carr will be the special guests of Paul Weston tonight over KNX at 9. SPECIAL TOMORROW — Pro-Bowl football game, KFI, at 1:15 p.m. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ... Some comedians are like our dollar. A shortage of sense. Copyright, 1926, Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate I am bound to furnish my antagonists with arguments, but not with comprehension.—Disraeli. Burdick (R-ND) could make speech in the Sioux language he wanted to, or that Rep. Locke (D-Wis) is an organist choir director. Or that Rep. NC is "the only man American history who, in than 10 years, served in a house, state senate, three and half years in the Army, United States Congress, and made strong race for the U.S. Senate. Senator McKeenar (D-Tex) contributed the longest autobiography to the directors-lines. Tied for the shortest counts of themselves, on Senate side, are two people we usually aren't that close getter on anything: Senator McCarthy (R-Wis) and Magret Chase Smith (R-M). They limited themselves to less than three lines apiece. Even they were wordy, he ever, compared with some Honor members. Four Congressmen all they wanted to say abc themselves in one line apiece. briefest entry of all, by a man w can throw brevity to the wit when he gets up to make a speci "Dewey Short, Republican," lena( Mo." Houses are built to live in, to look on; therefore, let use preferred before uniformity, cept where both may be had Bacon. The lust of avarice has so tally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to possess them than they possess the wealth—Pliny. That which is striking a beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful—Ninon De Lenclos. Hal Boyle By ED CREACH (For Hal Boyle) WASHINGTON (A) — So you know a thing or two about Congress? Then tell us: (1) Which members of the present Congress have nine children apiece? (2) How many members were born outside the United States? (3) Which Congressman has made a hole-in-one—not once, but twice? (4) What Congressman's wife has "Pochontas" for a middle name? You can find the answers to these and heaven knows how many other questions about your awmakers in the new, 737-page edition of the Congressional Directory, now being distributed. In case you can't wait, here are the official answers to questions above: (1) Reps. Rabaut (D-Mich) and Kelley (D-Pa) are the most persistent parents. Rabaut has three sons and six daughters, Kelley three daughters and six sons. No wonder there are so many Democrats around. (2) Nine members were born outside the U.S., including Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., (D-Y), who first saw the light of day at his folks' summer place in New Brunswick, Canada. (3) The golfing Congressman who has made a hole-in-one twice Rep. McMullen (D-Fla). (4) "Pocahontas" is the middle name of Mrs. Thomas Bahnon Stanley (D-Va). Her maiden name was Anne Pocahontas Atread Church First Baptist Dr. John A. Ramsay missionary promotion secretary of the Southern California Baptist convention, is to speak on "The Gospel According to Christ's Enemies" at the 11 a.m., morning worship service at the First Baptist church of Anaheim, Broadway and Citron. Dr. Ramsey has served as a successful pastor in Colorado and California, his last pastorate being the Arlington Baptist church in San Diego. He served as director of Christian Education for the Colorado Baptist State convention for the years 1944-47, and as Executive Secretary of the Wyoming Baptist convention from 1947-49. Qittawa University, his Alma Mater, conferred upon him the Doctor of Divinity degree in 1950 for his outstanding work in the field of Christian education and missionary promotion within the local churches as well as the American Baptist convention at large. Rev. G. Wayne Murphy is to bring the message in the 7:30 p.m. evening service. "Lost and Found" is his sermon topic. Rev. Murphy, director of youth work and camping for the Southern California Baptist convention, came to this state seven years ago as director of Christian education in the First Baptist church of Pomona. Rev. Murphy took his seminary work at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Christian Science The earnest and consistent effort to worship God spiritually and to follow the example of Christ Jesus in daily life brings rich rewards, declares the Bible Lesson on "Sacrament" in all Christian Science churches Sunday. The Golden Text is from the Psalms (24:3:4): "Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart." In a Bible selection Peter writes (I Pet. 3:12,13,15). "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: ... And who is he that will harm you if ye be followers of that which is good? ... But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear." A passage from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy reads, "Are we benefited by praying? Yes, the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void" (p.2). Bethel Baptist Are you ready to "Faith Great Affirmations?" This will be the theme for a series of Sunday morning sermons by Rev. Berthold Jacksteit of Bethel Baptist church. In the filling out of a questionnaire on, "Why I Go To Church," a young man answered: "I go to church because I want to be identified with an institution that stands for freedom of the mind and spirit . . . that has brought light into the world and uplifted men through the ages." "I go . . . because when I don't, I have an emptiness and restlessness inside of me." God, alone can fill that emptiness, and quiet the restlessness of any man. Rev. Jacksteit's first message in this series will be on the subject of "God." "Shall the United States Have An Ambassador To The Vatican?" Hear this timely topic discussed in the light of the Scriptures Sunday evening at the 7:30 service, by Pastor Jacksteit. By JOANN FAUST AUHS Staff Reporter After a long week-end from school, the students of AUHS were busy as bees on the campus once again. First in progress this week was the tryouts for the junior play. The cast consists of eleven boys and eight girls. The title of the play is 'Once and for Ali.' And from the looks of the script, the seniors are going to have tough competition; for this play is a well chosen one. The junior class are in the lime-light this week, with so many activities in full swing. Tonight after the basketball game at Huntington Beach, there will be a dance at AUHS sponsored by the juniors. With new hit recordings from ballads to bee-bop to dance to, and refreshments for all, the dance should be a big turn out. The two journalism classes will now move to the "Anoranco room," and will edit the school paper, while the Anaranco staff will begin their work on the year book. Don Nivens from third period journalism and Barbara Reese from fifth period journalism are the new editors-in-chief. After many long ocnventions and meetings, the Future Homemakers of America receive a bonus for their fine work. Feb. 2, they will leave at dawn to spend a day at Snow Valley. Though Easter is three months away, AUHS will sadly disagree with you. Native of Illinois Dies in LA Mrs. Capitol B. Sonntag died Wednesday in Los Angeles at the age of 87 years. She was born in Illinois, but has lived in Anaheim for over 15 years. She moved to Bellflower only a year ago where she lived at 9212 Faywood, with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest W. Kapp. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist church. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Cowee officiating. Interment will be held in the family plot in Westminster. CHICAGO (F)—Robert W. Freimann, 21, was seized by the FBI yesterday and admitted, agents said, registering 40 times for the draft to get identification cards needed to cash $7700 in stolen checks. Begin; to begin is half the work. Let half still remain; again begin this; and thou wilt have finished—Ausonius. In all matters before beginning, a diligent preparation should be made.—Cicero. After many long ocnventions and meetings, the Future Home-makers of America receive a bonus for their fine work. Feb. 2, they will leave at dawn to spend a day at Snow Valley. Though Easter is three months away, AUHS will sadly disagree with you. The Typing II classes have been typing envelopes for Easter Seals for one week now. How long this will last no one knows, but all the students realize that their job is important, and they must finish these envelopes before Easter. Helen Oviedo, AUHS senior appeared Saturday night at the Shrine Auditorium, before an audience of 3000, at the Policemen's Ball. Helen has come a long way in her singing, and she has well represented AUHS and Anaheim everywhere she has appeared. Dwight Gregory Dies in Hospital Mr. Dwight W. Gregory died in the Orange County hospital Thursday at the age of 87 years after living in Anaheim for many years at the Elks club on N. Los Angeles st. He was born in Oswego, Ill., and came to this area 32 years ago. He was a life member of the Santa Monica Elks club as well as a member Here, in Anaheim. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Saturday at 11 am with the Elks club conducting the services in the Woodlong cemetery in Santa Monica at 1 p.m.