anaheim-gazette 1952-01-22

4 Anaheim Gazette TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1968 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons Monday through Friday at 259 East Center; Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1869, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $0 per month by carrier or $5 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.F. news dispatches. FREDDORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX SEBLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT City Editor STANLEY JONES Sports Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager DON YOUNG Circulation Manager Don't count on it... State officials predicted recently that the California state treasury may sport a tax surplus for the year of at least 128 million dollars. A surplus of that huge amount obviously is an open invitation for every pressure group with a pet project to dip in the till. To the credit of four Assemblymen—Republicans Levering, Hollihaugh, and Chapel, and Democratic floor leader Beck—recommendations already have been made to cut state taxes at the March budget session of the legislature. The State Chamber of Commerce, too, is advocating a return to a lower tax base. Tax relief anywhere, whether in form of a lowered sales tax, a reduced state income tax, or both, would be the most welcome gift. Californians could receive from their legislature. After looking at the mountainous (and fantastic) federal tax load, Californians undoubtedly would receive the news of a stale tax cut with dancing in the streets. Let's end the handouts... President Truman's proposals for still greater federal spending along with still higher federal taxes indicate that he has lost touch with the economic realities of today. America does not have an unlimited pocketbook, nor unlimited earning power, nor can it legislature. The State Chamber of Commerce, too, is advocating a return to a lower tax base. Tax relief anywhere, whether in form of a lowered sales tax, a reduced state income tax, or both, would be the most welcome gift. Californians could receive from their legislature. After looking at the mountainous (and fantastic) federal tax load, Californians undoubtedly would receive the news of a stale tax cut with dancing in the streets. Congress. A big factor back of it all is the attitude of individuals and organized groups which are constantly demanding more and more subsidies from the federal government. This sort of thing must stop. We must reverse this attitude and strive again for that individual independence. WASHINGTON—Dozens two big shots derworld have been invisible but under the protection of the Internal Revenue Service one word can be it. The two men are Cuccello and Silvestro Carlo first having served thiranta for selling marigold second, a leader of their tax delinquency being ordered Nevertheless, both are led by official secrecy their tax delinquency carried. What the Internal Revenue states is that if a of tax delinquency or are revealed to the prelative that official would to $10,000 fine and a tecThis strict secrecy is son why tax influence so rife in Washington Also one thing the King fee on tax frauds shows this week. Here is how the secret works in the case of the leans gangsters: Carlos Marcello of Parish, just outside New was rated by the Kefa mittee as the No. 1 barthe area. He is the as Dandy Phil Kastel, the Frankie Costello, got a day for peddling marijuana had a tax lien slapped on his brother Vincent for Only Washington Knows. This tax lien was filed Internal Revenue collecti 19, 1939, in order to pay government in its coli taxes; but there is no Let's end the handouts... President Truman's proposals for still greater federal spending along with still higher federal taxes indicate that he has lost touch with the economic realities of today. America does not have an unlimited basketbook, nor unlimited earning power, nor can it continue its fantastic spending spree without eventually going bankrupt. That can't happen? Don't you believe it. Because we have stretched our national credit far beyond what we once thought possible, it does not mean that the balloon will not break when the pressure becomes too great. And the pressure is at the danger point NOW. Continued deficit spending in spite of the current record taxes will increase the danger and sap our economic vitality. Of course, it is easy to condemn the president for his fantastic proposals but the responsibility for the squandermania is not his alone. Nor is it solely the fault of Congress. A big factor back of it all is the attitude of individuals and organized groups which are constantly demanding more and more subsidies from the federal government. This sort of thing must stop. We must reverse this attitude and strive again for that individual independence which characterized the growth of our country until recent decades. What's more, we must encourage and support leaders of the type which will bring a return to common sense and constitutional government. If we want less spending in government we must forego the handouts. And the way to stop them is to write our Congressmen and tell them to halt them. It isn't easy to stop the gravy train and it takes a lot of willpower to get off once you're a passenger. But stop it we must, and get off we must. America was built by hard working hands—not hands upturned for handouts. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago January, 1877 The father of Gen. Longstreet is visiting in Los Angeles. The hotel at East Los Angeles was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday morning. The carpenter shop occupied by P. C. McKinnie was removed yesterday to its new location near the corner of Palm and Centre streets. Dr. D'Assonville intends make 50 Years Ago January, 1902 Miss Marie Horstman of this city was a passenger on the southbound limited train which collided with the northbound limited at a point in Monterey Thursday morning last. Miss Horstman had gone to San Francisco to attend the funeral of her brother who breathed his last one day last week. Several lives were lost. Both engines were wrecked and many cars smashed. The wreckage took fire and many passengers narrowly escaped with their lives. Miss Horstman escaped uninjured. Dandy Phil Kastel, the Dandy Phil Costello, got a day for peddling marriages had a tax lien slapped on his brother Vincent for Only Washington Known. This tax lien was filed Internal Revenue collection 19, 1939, in order to pay government in its colony taxes; but there is no way to how that lien was set public has no way of whether Marcello's tax paid in full, compromised ped. Local Deputy Collector J. Sehrt, when queried New Orleans Item, said not know. The records had been destroyed; these cases are settled inington. Against the other New gangster, Silvestro Canal tax liens were filed in 1916 $62,024. All were charged on March 28, 1919. Carollo has a lot of pofluence. Though he serves stretches for bootlegging and attempted murder ways got out, and in the murder rap, received don from the governor Iana. Later, 1936, when back to jail on a narcotic the federal government he was an undesirable customer ordered him to Italy, only Louisiana's back-slapping gressman Jimmy Morris to his rescue with several bills to keep him in the U.S. Despite Congressman son, Carollo's record black, and he was d put in time chopping wood says, but of course we doubts about that. John chop wood? Never! 25 Years Ago January, 1921 Restoration of the Miss used to mark El Comino trail of the reader is in The hotel at East Los Angeles was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday morning. The carpenter shop occupied by P. C. McKinnie was removed yesterday to its new location near the corner of Palm and Centre streets. Dr. D'Assonville intends making his residence on his tract of land northeast of Anaheim sometime during January. A change has been made in the firm of J. W. Anderson & Co., of Orange. Mr. W. C. Pendelton has withdrawn and the business will hereafter be carried on by the remaining partners of J. W. Anderson and A. C. Bowers. Examinations were held in the public school on Thursday and Friday. There was no special preparation made for the examination, yet the pupils acquitted themselves very creditably. Our schools are in a very flourishing condition and will compare creditably in scholarship and attendance with any in the county. The Martha Washington tea party at Orange on Thursday evening passed off very pleasantly. Several persons from Anaheim were present. At a meeting of Orpheus Lodge No. 237, IOOF, held on Thursday evening, the following officers were elected: H. A. Boege, N.G.; A. Helman, V.G.; R. Menzel, (re-elected). R.S.; M. Classen, treasurer. Miss Horstman escaped uninjured, except for a bad shaking up. At 6 o'clock, Miss Horstman telegraphed Mr. Korn, her stepfather here, intelligence of the wreck. Mr. Korn received the message at 7 o'clock that evening. The relief train did not arrive until 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Miss Horstman arrived home on Friday, glad to have escaped with her life from the most serious railway smashup ever recorded in the history of the state. Mrs. P. Pfeninger has sold her 20-acre place on Spadra road, a mile and a half north of this city to C. W. Overton, recently arrived from Wisconsin. She still retains 30 acres adjoining the property on the north, and has under consideration the erection of a fine residence. She will spend some time with her daughters in Los Angeles during the holidays. John Bancroft who spent several weeks with his father B. H. Bancroft, at his Orangethrop home, has returned to Santa Barbara, where he is employed as operator upon a typesetting machine in one of the newspapers. John is one of the most expert machine compositors in the state. During a part of his stay at the ranch he put in time chopping wood says, but of course we doubts about that. John chop wood? Never! Restoration of the Miss used to mark El Comino trail of the padres, is a reect of Santa Ana parlor Sons of the Golden West, ed at the last meeting of der. A committee was app determine the number markers in Orange cou whom they were erected gain permission to restore the proper places. Commu were sent to the Los Ang San Diego parlors, aski to cooperate in this ende that the early California will again be connected "trail of the padres." Graete Frank T. Newban of Angeles was a guest of tha and explained the work ambitions of the order. For his talk, the officers ele put through a mock initia instruction and practice. was made up by the mem cheer for homeless children are being protected by tha Miss Beryl Kennedy en ed a number of her young at a delightful pa Thursday evening last, and games served to whil the time until the we hours of the morning w guests bade goodbye to tho ess. WASHINGTON—Down in New Orleans two big shots of the underworld have been in tax trouble but, under the present rules of the Internal Revenue bureau, not one word can be said about it. The two men are Carlos Marcello and Silvestro Carollo, the first having served time in Atlanta for selling marijuana; the second, a leader of the Mafia, having been ordered deported. Nevertheless, both are protected by official secrecy as far as their tax delinquency is concerned. What the Internal Revenue bureau states is that if any details of tax delinquency or tax frauds are revealed to the press or public, that official would be subject to $10,000 fine and a term in jail. This strict secrecy is one reason why tax influence has been so rife in Washington. It is also one thing the King committee on tax frauds should study this week. Here is how the secrecy order works in the case of the New Orleans gangsters: Carlos Marcello of Jefferson Parish, just outside New Orleans, was rated by the Kefauver committee as the No. 1 bad man in the area. He is the associate of Dandy Phil Kastel, the partner of Frankie Costello, got a year and a day for peddling marijuana, and had a tax lien slapped on him and his brother Vincent for $76,800. Only Washington Knows This tax lien was filed by the Internal Revenue collector on May 19, 1939, in order to protect the government in its collection of taxes; but there is no record as Anaheim Gazette Destroyed by Fire; Restored in Record Time - 75 Years Ago By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL The following editorial is taken from the Gazette of February 3, 1877, the office having been destroyed by fire on the morning of January 17. The fire was the most disastrous that had ever visited the town. The newspaper office was entirely destroyed, only the books and files being saved. The building was the property of Mrs. Kuchel, grandmother of Theo Kuchel, present publisher of the Gazette. Mr. Melrose, editor on the paper, left for San Francisco the following day, while the embers of the fire were still smoldering, and purchased a new plant. The paper reappeared again on Feb. 3, which it will be admitted was speedy work: On Wednesday morning the 17th day of January 1877, the most destructive fire Anaheim has ever suffered occurred, and the little town was almost completely wiped out. The "Gazette" which occupied one of the buildings owned by Mrs. Kuchel, lost everything, but the files of the paper. Nothing else was saved. On Wednesday while the fire was still burning Mr. Melrose started for San Francisco arriving in that city at 2 p.m. the next day. By 10 o'clock that day he had selected a complete newspaper office, and during that night men were busy packing type, boxing presses, etc. Friday was devoted to selecting material for a job office, and at ten o'clock Saturday morning the entire outfit was on its way to Anaheim where the major part of it arrived on Monday night. Some days were consumed in putting the massive machinery in place. We are just a little bit proud of the celerity we have displayed in presenting the Gazette to its readers in two weeks from the time the former office was destroyed. We cannot refrain from quoting the following paragraph from the Los Angeles Express of Jan. 23rd: "The Anaheim Gazette office was destroyed by fire last Wednesday morning, not an available type having been saved from the flames. Mr. Melrose, one of the proprietors, started for San Francisco the same day, purchased an entire new outfit of material, and arrived here this morning by steamer. The new material reached Anaheim last night, and on Tuesday next, two weeks from the time of the fire, the Gazette will again make its appearance. This is what might be called quick work." Friend Fisher of the Santa Monica Outlook refers to the news. Anaheim Gazette Destroyed by Fire; Restored in Record Time - 75 Years Ago By GEORGE H Lots of water lakes bring up the question best way to use it. As for using it on there's a difference about that, which is no But there's a new difficulty. The new difference is irrigation, small fruit soil and such. For a number of young experts have been the ranchers that their er-irrigating their orchard that by using less water not only would be an increasingly scarce but also would have been crops and better fruit. This has become possible accepted doctrine and pears to be no reason with it, so far as it dearest of ordinary purity. However, a new crop has been brought forward ren Blakeley, the english specialty is water polo is county consultant orject and his opinion may be regarded as exe. He says that our policy has so much cheer in it that under ordination practices tree roots are affected. It is a fact that the persistently sizes of recent years traced to that condition. The remedy, he says, but in time chopping wood—so he says, but of course we have our doubts about that John Bancroft chop wood? Never! but in time chopping wood—so he says, but of course we have our doubts about that. John Bancroft chop wood? Never! 25 Years Ago January, 1921 Restoration of the Mission Bells, used to mark El Comino Real, the trail of the padres, is a new project of Santa Ana parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, instigated at the last meeting of the order. A committee was appointed to determine the number of road markers in Orange county, by whom they were erected and to gain permission to restore them to the proper places. Communications were sent to the Los Angeles and San Diego parlors, asking them to cooperate in this endeavor, so that the early California missions will again be connected by the trail of the padres." Grand Trussee Frank T. Newban of Los Angeles was a guest of the parlor, and explained the workings and ambitions of the order. Following his talk, the officers elect were out through a mock initiation for instruction and practice. A purse was made up by the members for cheer for homeless children who are being protected by the order. Miss Beryl Kennedy entertained a number of her young friends at a delightful party on Thursday evening last. Dancing and games served to while away the time until the wee small hours of the morning when the guests bade goodbye to their hostess. officials also did not know whether tax liens had been paid in full or "adjusted." All such matters, it was explained, were handled in Washington. Accordingly, this columnist called on Deputy Commissioner or internal Revenue Alvin Gross, in charge of accounts and collections. Mr. Gross has been in Internal Revenue for some 20 years and has a good record as a conscientious public servant. I explained the situation of the two New Orleans gangsters and asked whether their taxes had been paid in full or compromised. "I do not know, and if I did know, I could not tell you," Mr. Gross replied. "Under Section 55 (E) it is a penitentiary offense for anyone to give out information regarding taxes." "But these men have served in Atlanta and one has been ordered deported," I remonstrated. "It doesn't make any difference," replied Mr. Gross, "the law is clear against publishing tax returns or tax settlements." "These are two men who have had a lot of political influence," I continued. "How can the public ascertain whether they used their influence to adjust their taxes rather than pay up in full?" Mr. Cross repeated that under the law passed by Congress there was just no way it could be done: That's why Congress should do one of two things: (1) change the law so as to permit public inspection of tax returns and tax adjustments; or (2) keep a vigilant committee similar to the King committee constantly in session as a watchdog over tax-finagling inside the Treasury. cisco the same day, purchased an entire new outfit of material, and arrived here this morning by steamer. The new material reached Anaheim last night, and on Tuesday next, two weeks from the time of the fire, the Gazette will again make its appearance. This is what might be called quick work." Friend Fisher of the Santa Monica Outlook referring to the speedy reappearance of The Gazette, says — "We admire the pluck and energy displayed by Mr. Melrose which is but another form of real vim and grit that has always made The Gazette a wide-awake local paper. We add our sympathies to your misfortune and good wishes for that success which we are certain you will achieve." BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED Edwin M. Odenback, 318 N. Citron st., Anaheim, was issued a permit today to build a duplex and garages at 816 N. Olive st. at a cost of $16,000. RECKLESS DRIVER FINED Carl R. Syverson, 1101 N. Palm st., Anaheim, was fined $100 in city court yesterday after a hearing on charges of reckless driving. He paid $50 of the fine and the other $50 was suspended. WASHINGTON (P)—The State Department said today about 90 more American technicians and administrative experts will be sent to Iran during the next six months to put a new $23,450,000 American aid program into effect. He says that our wily has so much cheek in it that under ordination practices tree roots are affected. It is a fact that persistently sizes of recent years traced to that condition. The remedy, he says, irrigation. The practice ing the ground down and root system extends left accumulate around the tem. They must be wiped below the roots to help tree to remain healthy; the kind of fruit it would normally produce tends. With Colorado river wading down the Santa Ana mingled with native water acre foot of water content of salts. Blakeley notes five water content is at a ton per acre foot. River water carries an average foot, he discloses. "We would never piling all that salt on our ground in our orchard. Blakeley, "yet we was among the tree roots remain there, accumulate each irrigation. What do is wash it on down roots. That will prevent lamination of salts to the pothe tree is affected." Blakeley said that if three acre feet should be used in every tion, to leach the soil the root system. He is a convert from trine of using less water TV-RADIOLOGIC Shirley Dinsdale Gets a Much Needed TV Break By TOM K. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — Just by coincidence, the column dealt with ventriloquism, yesterday, and today, the story concerns Shirley Dinsdale, on of the finest of young professional ventriloquists. Shirley went to New York to sign a contract for CBS color TV and then with the "freeze" got caught in the middle. The first good break to come her way in a long time was her appearance with Garry Moore on his show yesterday. She is one of Hollywood's first "Emmy" winners, an award presented to her by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the "Most Outstanding Personality in Television." She has also been awarded the P-TA plaque "for outstanding service to the welfare of the American family." Back in the early 40's, old-time ventriloquist Lawrence Johnson informed the Dinsdales of San Francisco that there was nothing he could teach their daughter, as she was a natural ventriloquist. He made this remark after a 10-minute talk with Shirley, who was just a child. Three days later, with an oddly assembled Judy, Shirley gave her first performance. Aldice Dinsdale, her father, a commercial artist by trade, had created a perky long-legged doll—the kind whose jaws move and whose eyes perpetually hold a mischievous message. The young one was promptly "christened" DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... Gisele MacKenzie has just turned out her first song, "Quand Reviendras Tu?" a French love song which means "When Will You Return?" ... A new act for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis is being written by Ed Simmons and Norman Lear for personal appearance dates ... Judy Canova has been invited to be Queen of the Annual Fur Festival in Anchorage, Alaska late in February ... A bill will be introduced in the Senate this month to ban beer, wine and liquor advertising from radio and TV. TELE-TIPS ... "Irma" and the gang again pull Jane's chestnuts out of the fire during the "My Friend Irma" show from KNXT (2) at 7:30 ... "The Great John L." will be screened for the second time on KTTV (11) at 8:30 ... "America Votes," a new KECA (7) show which premieres tonight is an audience participation show representing a straw vote in action, with results tallied and made known during the progress of the show. This show will be seen at 10 ... More amateurs on parade, with Ted Mack at the helm, will be Tviewed tonight over KNBH (4) at 10. DIAL-LITES ... Records which have passed the million mark will be spun by "disc jockey" Eddie Comment County By GEORGE HART Lots of water lately, which brings up the question of the best way to use it. That is, if you do use it. As for using it on the ground, there's a difference of viewpoint about that, which is nothing new. But there's a new difference later. The new difference deals with irrigation, small fruit sizes, salty soil and such. For a number of years, farming experts have been telling the ranchers that they were over-irrigating their orchards, and that by using less water they not only would be conserving an increasingly scarce supply, but also would have better trees, crops and better fruit. This has become pretty much accepted doctrine and there appears to be no reason to quarrel with it, so far as it deals with water of ordinary purity. However, a new complication has been brought forward by Loren Blakeley, the engineer whose specialty is water pollution. He is county consultant on that subject and his opinion therefore may be regarded as expert, too. He says that our water supply has so much chemical salts in it that under ordinary irrigation practices tree root systems are affected. It is also opinion that the persistently small fruit sizes of recent years can be traced to that condition. The remedy, he says, is heavier Three days later, with an oddly assembled Judy, Shirley gave her first performance. Aldice Dinsdale, her father, a commercial artist by trade, had created a perky long-legged doll—the kind whose jaws move and whose eyes perpetually hold a mischievous message. The young one was promptly "christened" Judy. Thus, before either Shirley or Judy knew the meaning of the Latin word "video," one of this medium's cleverest acts was born. Between the time of her first appearance in San Francisco and the present, Shirley and Judy worked hard. Shirley attended Los Angeles City College, and UCLA while Judy sat home silently waiting for her. When Shirley came home discouraged, the glib imp who speaks so fluently in her presence, urged her on to harder studies, more singing lessons, and best of all, great optimism. One of the fine points in Shirley's career is the fact that she has never turned down a bentfit appearance, and if we know Shirley's career is the fact that she has never turned down a bentfit appearance, and if we know Shirley's career is the fact that she has never turned down a bentfit appearance, Hal Boyle By SAUL PETT (For Hal Boyle) NEW YORK (P)—How's your schwa? Oh, come on now. You've got a schwa. Truman has a schwa. So has Eisenhower. Likewise Churchill, Yogi Berra, Senator Taft, Shirley Temple, Frank Costello. Everybody has a schwa because a schwa knows no barriers of sex, politics, class or geography. Before you retire in confusion to the sports pages, let it be explained quickly what a schwa is. A schwa, says the Technology Review, is the sound "produced by expulsion of breath with the vocal organs in a generally relaxed position" and "decidedly resembles a grunt or groan." The Technology Review adds: "The schwa occurs frequently in even the most precisely spoken English. For example, the vowels of 'above' can be pronounced in no other way. If the reader will say this word aloud, he can satisfy himself that both the A and the O are pronounced with the equivalent of a grunt." Readers who try this simple test and do not come up with a grunt are earnestly advised to contact M.I.T., not me. I tried it aloud, 16 times without a single grunt or groan. It was the guy next to me who groaned. Anyway, the Review says, the schwa is replacing more and more vowels in both good and bad English. As a "random" example, the phrase, "Massachusetts Institute of Technology," was cited. "When these words are pronounced with utmost formality," is county consultant on that subject and his opinion therefore may be regarded as expert, too. He says that our water supply has so much chemical salts in it that under ordinary irrigation practices tree root systems are affected. It is also opinion that the persistently small fruit sizes of recent years can be traced to that condition. The remedy, he says, is heavier irrigation. The practice of soaking the ground down as far as the root system extends lets the salts accumulate around the root system. They must be washed down below the roots to permit the tree to remain healthy and grow the kind of fruit it should and would normally produce, he contends. With Colorado river water flowing down the Santa Ana river, mingled with native water, each acre foot of water contains 3 ton of salts, Blakeley notes. The native water content is about 7 or a ton per acre loot. Colorado river water carries an even ton per acre foot, he discloses. "We would never dream of piling all that salt on top of the ground in our orchards," said Blakeley, "yet we wash it down among the tree roots and let it remain there, accumulating with each irrigation. What we should do is wash it on down below the roots. That will prevent accumulation of salts to the point where the tree is affected." Blakeley said that from two to three acre feet of water should be used in every irrigation, to leach the salts below the root system. He is a convert from the doctrine of using less water rather Before you retire in confusion to the sports pages, let it be explained quickly what a schwa is. A schwa, says the Technology Review, is the sound "produced by expulsion of breath with the vocal organs in a generally relaxed position" and "decidedly resembles a than more. He has been following the heavy irrigation plan for years in his own orchard and says he is beginning to see results. According to Blakeley, Ross Shafer, the well known Tustin grower, himself an engineer and water authority, has been practicing heavy irrigation for years and has big fruit to show for it. It will be interesting to note how growers react to the Blakeley theory. They will look at the heavy irrigation proposal and then look at the slim water supply, and shudder at dipping more deeply into it, instead of nursing it. But they also shudder when they look at the small fruit on their trees. Water leaders are agitating right now against the heavy pre-planting irrigation of bean lands in the sections southwest of Santa Ana, near the coastal areas where salt water is crowding in from the ocean. But that, of course, is a different matter. No tree root systems are involved there. In view of the state of the local water supply, the Blakeley theory of heavy irrigation may not gain much headway until after Colorado river water is generally in use in the Santa Ana basin, several years hence. Right now, nobody is thinking about irrigation anyway. When these words are pronounced with utmost formality," the Review says, "the schwa occurs in three additional places: the E of 'Massachusetts,' the second I of 'Institute,' and the second O in 'Technology'." Thus, if we use a question mark for the schwa sound, the colloquial pronunciation of this phrase is "Mass?chus?etts ?f Technol?gy." Such free use of the schwa does not endanger intelligibility, as the consonant framework of many words identifies them fully and the context makes meanings clear. In fact, easy speech with liberal use of the schwa sound has acceptance today as the standard for radio and the stage." A tribe of bushmen who live on the fringes of the Kalahari desert in Africa has its own version of the schwa. Actually, it's more of a click than a schwa. "The language of these people," says the Review, "is described as consisting mainly of clicks made with the tongue against the roof of the mouth... although the English-speaking person employs clicks only in addressing horses or other animals; it is striking to note the predominance in current American speech of a similarly rudimentary sound—the schwa." Feel better now?