anaheim-gazette 1952-01-14

A pinch is slated... Last week the government gave us the low-down on what it means when it says you're going to be pinched in 1952. And the pinch for civilians after the military gets the metal it needs is going to be a lot sharper than many expected. Makers—and buyers—of autos and household gadgets got the first word as to how much can be produced in April, May and June. And the word is "less than new." But for the makers of such accessories to living as umbrellas, pianos and venetian blinds the word is "you can have more metal than now, so you won't go out of business." Builders—and would-be owners—of new homes get a shock. Fewer can be started after April than was first expected. The trouble here isn't in lumber, expansion program by April 1, you're going to have a tough time proving it's essential enough for the government to let you have building materials. Business expansion is going to slow down after April—except defense plants. Here is what some of the cutbacks the government is ordering for April mean—if they aren't revised later on: Only 660,000 new homes are expected to be started this year. Before Korea, Americans were building at an annual clip of 1,400,000. From 1,730,000 to 1,860,000 new cars (depending on how good auto makers are at stretching their copper and aluminum supplies) can be made in the first six months of this year. They made 3,160,911 in the first six months of 1950, before Korea. In June, 1950, we made 250,190 WASHINGTON—Though garet Truman got her radio because she's the predecessor at first wouldn't take a call on Margaret past the 1953 election, carefully dated her tract to expire November 1955—one week after the president is elected. How Margaret has made such with radio fans that NBC ready dickering to extend contract to July 1854. The original contract, NBC tried to pawn off on garet, was full of jokers. Only abruptly cut her off if she was no longer the presiding daughter after November; out gave NBC the right her on any program or to use any product. In other NBC could have used her cheap comedy hours and her to advertise a product passing to the White House. Before Margaret signed, ever, the president suggested that she let his former truster, Clark Clifford, over the contract. Clifford pens to draw a large retraction from the Radio Corporation America, owner of NBC, put him in the position of being both Margaret and garet's employer. Nonetheless he examined the small and red-lined certain point the contract with the result NBC toned it down, gave But for the makers of such accessories to living as umbrellas, pianos and venetian blinds the word is "you can have more metal than now, so you won't go out of business." Builders—and would-be owners—of new homes get a shock. Fewer can be started after April than was first expected. The trouble here isn't in lumber, cement, plumbing fixtures or workmen. There's no scarcity yet. But the brass, copper and aluminum items that are a small but essential part of any new home aren't going to be handed out freely. Unless your contractor is a good hunter, he may have trouble finishing some homes later on this year. Businessmen get this advice from the government: If you haven't started that new plant or IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anselm Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January, 1877 We clip from the New York Sun the following item: Governor Stanford of California stopped in at Charlie Blackman's breeding establishment. Stanford, after looking over the horses, picked out thirteen, asked the price and then said concisely: "I will take the lot." The lot came to $41,500. The highest single price $12,500, was paid for "Electioneer," an eight-year-old stallion by Risydick's "Hamiltonian" dam, "Green Mountain Maid," the dam of "Prosper." Mr. Blackman made Stanford a present of three yearling fillies. The stock is bought for the Governor's 180-acre breeding farm at Palo Alta, California. We understand that the hall over the bank has been engaged for a Christmas tree and dance on Saturday. niece, Mrs. Lola Tate of San Jose are guests of Mrs. Cora Browning and will remain probably a month. Miss Zelma and George Bailey, after a pleasant six weeks visit with relatives here, departed on Saturday for Phoenix, A.T., where their parents Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Bailey reside. Mr. Wallop has erected a neat fence in front of his property on Center street. Improvements are the order of the day. Santa Ana wiped up the earth with the Oil Wells at baseball on Sunday afternoon on the Lemon street grounds by a score of 18 to 4. The biggest crowd of the season saw the game and declared the drillers were not in it with the pumpkin rollers across the stream. From 1,730,000 to 1,860,000 new cars (depending on how good auto makers are at stretching their copper and aluminum supplies) can be made in the first six months of this year. They made 3,160,911 in the first six months of 1956, before Korea. In June, 1950, we made 250,190 vacuum cleaners, 325,200 washing machines, and 240,283 gas and coal kitchen stoves. Only 45 per cent of that amount can be made this June under the new rules. But there are plenty of stoves, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, TV sets and autos on hand now to fill present civilian demands. In fact, some of them have been pretty hard to move. The sales executive may be getting a break. When the general threw hat in the ring from Paris Eisenhower booster called A and said happily: "Now I like really in, we'd like you head the Southern Democrat for Eisenhower." "Look," he said, "I'm a Docrat, born and bred one. I go around shifting parties one of these restless Republicans Hungarian Communist Envoys. While American diplomats the U.S. government are trying to back-talk and shake-down from the government or commit Hungary, the United States has done nothing about the Hungarian minister in Washington Dr. Emil Well, whose record is mainly justifies his recall. Dr. Well, whose wife is one of the doctors of communist premier Haakosi, not only directs the drugging of Cardinal Meszzenty but is one of the most trusted members of the small group of communists now running Hungary. He is so trusted that he We understand that the hall over the bank has been engaged for a Christmas tree and dance on Saturday. There will be a Christmas tree and ball at the Fairview Grange hall on Monday evening next. The school at Fairview is closed for want of funds to pay the teacher. Dr. Hardin was rejoicing yesterday over a very nice pair of boots made in Baltimore and presented to him by Ed Schubert. Nine gentlemen and nine ladies have applied for teachers certificates to the examining board now in session in Los Angeles. 50 Years Ago January, 1902 Welborn Wallop is home from Stanford University to spend the holidays with his parents here. He is improving each shining hour by filling a position in Stern Brothers store. Welborn is a hustler and is not afraid to work. Mr. Carver has purchased the first electric car in North Street. He is sinking a well and will install a gasoline engine and pumping plant. He contemplates many other improvements. Mrs. Wood, Miss Tate and their Santa Ana wiped up the earth with the Oil Wells at baseball on Sunday afternoon on the Lemon street grounds by a score of 18 to 4. The biggest crowd of the season saw the game and declared the drillers were not in it with the pumpkin rollers across the stream. 25 Years Ago January, 1921 That this is to be a joyous Christmas for most people in this section is indicated by the heavy buying of holiday goods at the various business houses in Anaheim. Practically all merchants report unusually big business during the past week or two. All the churches in the city are preparing the usual Christmas entertainment and judging by the number of trees that have been sold by the merchants, hundreds of them will be erected in private homes. All signs indicate that it is going to be an exceedingly Merry Christmas for a vast majority of the people, both young and old. Plans are being made by the Alumni association of the Anaheim high school for a 6:30 o'clock banquet program in the cafeteria of the school, December 28, Miss Lois Dyer, Spanish teacher at the high school is arranging an enjoyable program. The affair is primarily as a reunion for the many former students of the school attending college who are now returning to the city for the Christmas holiday period. Next diplomat to take charge of the Hungarian underground is the U.S. was Hungarian Minister Imre Horvath, a Moscow-train agent of the Hungarian secret police. Despite this, when it came to organizing an underground Harvath was a flop. Under his circulation of the Hungarian communist newspaper in the United States, Magyar Govo, dropped from 40,000 to about 3,000. So Minister Horvath was recalled, and in his place Dr. Emil Weil, whose record certainly justifies his recall. WASHINGTON—Though Margaret Trump got her break in radio because she's the president's daughter, she'll stay in the big-time whether her father remains in the White House or not. Inside fact is that the National Broadcasting Company first wouldn't take a chance on Margaret past the 1952 election, carefully dated her contract to expire November 12, 1953—one week after the next president is elected. However, Margaret has made such a hit with radio fans that NBC is already dickering to extend their contract to July 1954. The original contract, which NBC tried to pawn off on Margaret, was full of jokers. It not only abruptly cut her off in case he was no longer the president's daughter after November 1952, but gave NBC the right to use her on any program or to advertise any product. In other words, NBC could have used her on cheap comedy hours and forced her to advertise a product embarrassing to the White House. Before Margaret signed, however, the president suggested just she let his former brain-tumor, Clark Clifford, look over the contract. Clifford happens to draw a large retainer from the Radio-Corporation of America, owner of NBC, which put him in the position of serving both Margaret and Mar-ret's employer. Nonetheless, he examined the small print, and red-lined certain points in the contract with the result that NBC toned it down, gave Mar- IN ROUND FIGURES NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET NEXT YEAR'S PROBABLE INCOME - Colony QuipsBy the Gazette Farm Editor THE FLORIDA CITRUS deal is showing quite a bit of improvement, thank you, and we wish them well. They (Florida growers) had the gumption a few years ago to "clean house" and establish Florida Citrus Mutual which has been a practical miracle to the Florida citrus grower. Mutual has brought the Florida grower a great big pile of chips. So many, in fact, that a whole lot of Florida processors and canners have been reaching for the "crying towel." But they still stuck with Mutual, AND much more important, they paid growers not less than the floor price. Yes they did, you can believe that or not but we have had it from a reliable Florida source. This information did NOT come from the California Exchange for they NEVER give out information EXCEPT that which they want the California grower to have. Their "news releases" give out "information" which is slanted (truths untruly told) and designed to sharpen the Exchange's axe, the better to use on the grower's neck. A couple of years before Florida Mutual was formed the citrus picture down there was very bad. There was no money being made and as citrus is a large percentage of Florida's income something had to be done. And it was done. Mutual was formed and today even the California Fruit Growers Exchange cannot discount the tremendous job Mutual has done for the Florida grower. THE ONLY REASON, of course, that the Kremlin Gremlins would like to run down Florida Mutual is because it points up the pitiful job they have done for the California grower. The Sunkist Exchange has only topped Florida in one respect: They have spent more money per box and have less to show for it. Maybe that is a little unfair to the "hired help" because if California Exchange growers were better informed and more on the ball they would see to it that the operation was not only more efficient but was designed to get more money into every grower's pocket for every orange raised in California. After all, an organization that controls three-quarters of California's citrus industry should be called to account when the largest portion of that industry is economically sick. Who else can be to blame? With this control together with their dominance of the prorate the Exchange is the only unit in the California citrus which can set the marketing picture up as it sees fit and force every other California shipper or processor to dance to the tune they choose to play. Right or wrong? Then why not hold the Exchange to account for the ills and mistakes of the California citrus industry? Hal Boyle By ED CREACH (For Hal Boyle) WASHINGTON (UP)—"I worry," my wife said. "We have a bad connection. I try for a minute you said you going to a party with a karaoke." Not with a kangaroo, kangaroo," I said. "Oh," she said. "*A pair a kangaroo. That makes things perfectly clear." "Look, are you feeling all You're not feverish or any You haven't had a blow head?" So I explained that some people, who have just fired shooting a picture called "garoo," had flown a couple the beasts in from August One kangaroo took to take after a few hours of Warbonnet, but the Australian Advisor was giving a party the other one. "All this," my wife said, "a little giddy, even for this Go ahead, though. Try to home early. And I don't wanna hear any stories about you getting to sit up with the sick garoo." Well, the party at the Emily was more fun than a hard Kangaroos. This Percy Spender, the bassador, is a ruddy, gusty who sets out a fine buffet. Out he's a great kangaroo far Mrs. Spencer can take Kangaroo or leave them alone, but since one romp through her with never a shudder. And Joe, the kangaroo, the show. After all, an organization that controls three-quarters of California's citrus industry should be called to account when the largest portion of that industry is economically sick. Who else can be to blame? With this control together with their dominance of the prorate Exchange is the only unit in the California citrus which can set the marketing picture up as it sees fit and force every other California shipper or processor to dance to the tune they choose to play. Right or wrong? Then why not hold the Exchange to account for the ills and mistakes of the California citrus industry? Who else can rectify these things which stand in the way of decent monetary returns for the California valencia grower? The buck a box story is inadequate. The "hired help" had better begin to understand that Orange county valencia growers need and expect better performance and that means more mazuma for their fruit and less caloney about "higher returns" which simply were not there. THE EXCHANGE did an average job for the valencia grower this past year—not a single bit better than other shippers and not as good as some. Don't be so naive as to think that any one group could excel under the control which tends and is designed to keep each section on a level. Our contention is that in the long run there is little, if any, difference in grower's returns, fruit being equal. The whole point is that the Exchange being in such a dominant position has done the job, for all California growers, it could have done. It sits there now, petrishly, using its INHERITED strength to serve its own selfish ends. It is time the philosophy changed to something bigger and morally better. The thinking must be bigger. To be big you must think big. Patting your own self on the back and telling how great you are—when anyone, not a complete sucker, can see that you are barely average, builds up only your own ego. Why can't the "hot shots" see that 30 cents a box for good valencias which went to "juice" as shown on Exchange returns is not good enough. Even that 30 cents is dependent upon futures that the grower may not get. Good? Are you kiddin'? Well, high up in communist party councils, was appointed as envoy in Washington. Reason for Well's selection was the belief that he would be able to organize the Hungarian intelligentsia in the United States. His instructions were: 1. To organize the Moscow peace movement. 2. To take advantage of religious differences in spirit much discord as possible among Hungarian-Americans. 3. Organize a 1945 bloc. This meant organizing as many Hungarian-Americans as possible into a group which would de- This Percy Spender, the bassador, is a ruddy, gusty who sets out a fine buffet, out he's a great kangaroo far Mrs. Spencer can take Kangaroo or leave them alone, but since this one romp through her with never a shudder. And Joe, the kangaroo, the show. He's the only kangaroo I met socially, but if they're at him I want one. He's grey color and about the size of small kangaroo. He's as cute as an Easter bunny, and tame. Didn't kick a single Ame. Mostly Joe was led around a leash by a pretty Austrian model named Lorgitta Nord. 18-year-old who has been called "Miss Kangaroo," of all titles didn't have anything to do with kangaroos until she won the test, but she learns fast. Out there's a lot to learn, too. "Wonderful animals!" booed the ambassador. "Ought to them jump! Ten yards ee Whole herds of them in the interior of Australia. It's a creare that Hungary's future with the people's demos communist) formed in 1945. After having accomplished Dr. Well was supposed to be officially with the communist gime, declare himself a non-munist and become an ex-meanwhile continuing his unground operations. This is the diplomat who enjoys diplomatic immunity Washington while American fife are arrested and forced to ransom money in Budapest. OBLONG VIEWS FROM AN EGG-SHAPED HEAD BY WALDO HUNTER PRESIDENT TRUMAN is a wily one, make no doubt of it, and if he bows out this year you can bet he will get in his licks while he has time. Evidence of this was revealed at his press conference last Wednesday when he told Washington newsmen he had appointed a committee to make sure that firms holding defense contracts would show no discrimination when hiring employees. All government contracts contain a clause rendering them void if employers discriminate in the choice of help. This looks like a blow at the "Solid South," which is banded together against Mr. Truman. If the factories down there refuse to hire Negroes, those lavish government defense contracts go out the window. You've got to hand it to Harry. He's a politician of the old school. BUT AS A house-cleaner, he ain't so hot. His sensational announcement of a few days back that he was going to throw out the corruptors was a fine thing, but there was no follow through. At first he said he would appoint a committee to get to the bottom of the corruption in his administration. Now, he announces that the whole thing will be handled by Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, one of his most trusted cronies. Could it be that the house is in such a state of disorder that the firing of one would lead to another, and another; until the whole crowd was involved? Including the chief? Someone apparently put the brakes on the big housecleaning. Harry acts like the housewife who vowed she was going to get to the house-cleaning; but when she jumped into it she found things in such a mess that she just said: "to heck with it" and went to a matinee instead. THE EGO OF five-star generals is sickening. What gives them the idea that, just because they were successful in running an army of so many thousand uniformed puppets they would be successful in running a country of 150 million free people? Let's keep this a civilian state, administered by civilians. Let the generals either stay in the army or retire gracefully and sit back on their big fat pensions. We don't want a military man in the White House. Look at Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. He was the biggest drunk ever to fall into the Potomic. Hal Boyle By ED CREACH (For Hal Boyle) WASHINGTON (UP)—“I’m sorry,” my wife said. “We must have a bad connection. I thought or a minute you said you were going to a party with a kangaroo. “Not with a kangaroo. For a kangaroo,” I said. “Oh,” she said. “A party for kangaroo. That makes everything perfectly clear. “Look, are you feeling all right? You’re not feverish or anything? You haven’t had a blow on the head?” Do I explained that some movie people, who have just finished shooting a picture called “Kangaroo,” had flown a couple of the beasts in from Australia. One kangaroo took to her bed after a few hours of Washington, but the Australian Ambassador was giving a party for the other one. “All this,” my wife said, sounds little giddy, even for this town. So ahead, though. Try to get me early. And I don’t want to hear any stories about your having to sit up with the sick kangaroo.” Well, the party at the Embassy is more fun than a barrel of kangaroos. This Percy Spender, the Ambassador, is a ruddy, gusty type who sets out a fine buffet. Turns it’s a great kangaroo fancier. Spencer can take Kangaroos leave them alone, but she let one romp through her house if never a shudder. And Joe, the kangaroo, stole the show. TV-RADIOLOGIC Ralph Edwards Starts a New TV Weekly Series By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — I stopped by the Beverly Hills home of radio and television star Ralph Edwards last week to find out just what was being planned for his new NBC television show which started today, and will be seen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. over KNBH, Channel 4. Just to refresh your memories, Edwards is the follow who created and emceed “Truth or Consequences” for 12 years. This was the first of the radio stunt shows . . . It also was the first of the giveaway shows—At this point, Ralph interrupted for a correction. “Why,” I asked, “Isn’t it true?” “It certainly is true,” Edwards answered, “but you have to explain it a little more than that . . .” He continued, “we never had just a giveaway show. The prize giving on the show was secondary. The stunts were first. As an example, if a guy on a pogo stick raced a guy in an airplane from the airport to the City Hall and won, he was entitled to a prize . . . but the fun of the shows was not in what he received, but in the race itself. One man on a pogo stick, the other in an airplane, except that the airplane went to the City Hall by way of around the world.” I asked Ralph why he had decided to do a daytime TV show, and he replied, “Frankly, Tom, NBC’s offer was too good to turn down, and a three time a week or ‘This Is Your Life’.” This new Edwards show is going to be a relaxed, informal program where Ralph casually visits with people in their homes. For the first time, it is not completely audience participation. The show will have an instrumental trio, The Varieteers, and a lovely female vocalist, Carole Richards. Also featured, will be the well-known radio actress, Sara Berner as a regular, and then, since this is a daytime show with the audience primarily women, a male answer to Dagmar will be included in the cast. DOWN TV-RADIO ROW . . . Ester Williams and Jimmy Durante have recorded shows for the new radio network organized by 50 veterans hospitals . . . A new NBC-TV giveaway show, ‘The Big Payoff’ will average about $10,000 a week in handouts, according to its producer . . . Sponsors have already been picked up by NBC and CBS for the coverage of Democratic and Republican conventions . . . Bill Stern has signed for a series of 15 minute TV shows. TELE-TIPS . . . Gloria Thompson, the “Female Joe Louis,” will fly from New York to appear on the “You Asked For It” show when Tviewed over KECA (7) at 8 . . . The James boys will be gunning for a win tonight during the wrestling This Percy Spender, the Ambassador, is a ruddy, gusty type who sets out a fine buffet. Turns at he's a great kangaroo fancier. Spencer can take Kangaroo leave them alone, but she lets one romp through her house with never a shudder. And Joe, the kangaroo, stole the show. He's the only kangaroo I ever met socially, but if they're all like him I want one. He's greyish in color and about the size of a full kangaroo. He's as cunning an Easter bunny, and tame, too. I'm kick a single American. Mostly Joe was led around on leash by a pretty Australian model named Loretta North, an year-old who has been chosen Miss Kangaroo," or all titles. She can't have anything to do with kangaroos until she won the contest, but she learns fast. Turns there's a lot to learn, too. Wonderful animals!" boomed ambassador. "Ought to see them jump! Ten yards easily! Noble herds of them in the interior of Australia. It's a picure that Hungary's future lay with the people's democracy (minist) formed in 1945. After having accomplished this, Weil was supposed to break socially with the communist rebel, declare himself a non-cominist and become an exile—until continuing his under-under operations. This is the diplomat who now pays diplomatic immunity in Washington while American fliers arrested and forced to pay from money in Budapest. Remember Speed Kills! One man on a pogo stick, the other in an airplane, except that the airplane went to the City Hall by way of around the world." I asked Ralph why he had decided to do a daytime TV show, and he replied, "Frankly, Tom, NBC's offer was too good to turn down, and a three time a week daytime show gives me an opportunity to do a great many things that did not fit into the format of 'Truth or Consequences'. ture, by gad, to see a whole herd jumping at once. Why, I remember one time..." Just then his son John, who is 16, burst in. He made a bee-line for Joe—and the kangaroo, who had never seen him before, greeted him like a long-lost brother. Talk about a boy and a dog—you should have seen John and little Joe scamper through the Embassy corridors. Joey fell on his face, finally. Besides, he had a tough schedule ahead of him—New York this week-end, then a tour of 30 or more U.S. and Canadian cities. So they covered him with a brown blanket and he took a long nap, right there on the rug. "Has it occurred to you," somebody said, "that with Washington women afraid to wear minh coats, on account of all the scandals, there might be a brisk demand for coats made from kangaroo fur?" I could have sworn that, under his blanket, Joe the kangaroo trembled from head to foot. TELE-TIPS ... Gloria Thompson, the "Female Joe Louis," will fly from New York to appear on the "You Asked For It" show when Tviewed over KECA (7) at 8... The James boys will be gunning for a win tonight during the wrestling matches from KTTV (11) at 8:30... Lucy takes a job as a baby sitter to pay for a dress during the comedy series "I Love Lucy" over KNXT (2) at 9... Robert Montgomery will produce the star in an out-of-the ordinary salute to the New Year, "Class of '67" from KNBH (4) at 9:30... The distinguished panel of experts will appear again on "Teleforum" over KTLA (5) at 10. DIAL-LITES ... Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Young, and Frank Lovejoy co-star in "Good-bye, My Fancy" during "Radio Theater" on KNX at 6... Heavenly music will be heard during the "Railroad Hour" presentation of "I Married An Angel" when aired over KFI at 8:30... Front line reporters air Korean War facts from Gen. Ridgway's Tokyo headquarters during "War Front-Home Front" over KHJ at 9:30... The address of Prime Minister Winston Churchill at a state dinner in Ottawa will be aired by KECA at 10:30 and then later over KHJ at 11:15. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... Let's hope that 1952 will make the dollar less of a chip off the old buck! Copyright; 1951; by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate