anaheim-gazette 1952-02-06

King Committee Given Report On James Smyth SAN FRANCISCO — The King committee was told today that James G. Smyth was appointed San Francisco collector of Internal Revenue despite three unfavorable intelligence reports on his character. Special Treasury Agent William E. Frank of Seattle described the three reports in testimony to the House Ways and Means subcommittee of which Rep. Ceoll King (D-Calif.) is chairman. Smyth, 1944 Northern California campaign manager of the Roosevelt-Truman ticket, was fired by President Truman last November on mismanagement charges. Later Smyth was indicted on a charge of conspiracy to defraud the government. Frank told the committee that a routine character investigation made of Smyth in 1935 was "distinctly unfavorable." At that time Smyth was appointed a deputy tax collector for a short period. Under questioning, Frank said the investigation dealt with Smyth's "income tax returns, his filing records and his drinking." Frank testified that again in 1941, when Smyth was up for appointment as administrator of a defense savings program here, Treasury Intelligence agents made an unfavorable report. Asked if it also concerned failure to keep proper income tax Troops Battle See-Saw Fashion In Korea War SEQUEL, Korea UN—For the second time in 48 hours Allied infantryment today recaptured a hill position on Korea's western front without firing a shot. Reds seized the vantage point northwest of Yonchon Monday night. Allied troops regained it Tuesday without opposition. The reds took it again Tuesday night. Wednesday morning U.N. troops again marched to the top without seeing a single communist soldier. In other ground action Wednesday, the Allies threw back three light red probes in the mountainous east. Nine B-29 superforts hit rail lines and industrial targets in North Korea Tuesday night. Light bombers knocked out 35 to 700 vehicles spotted on North Korean highways during the night. Allied Naval headquarters said Navy planes and warships killed or wounded 1022 red troops in the week ended Feb. 3. Division Four Official Visits Anaheim Kiwanis J. Frank Sullivan of Buena Park, Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division Four, made his official visit to the Anaheim Kiwanis club on Tuesday noon at Under questioning, Frank said the investigation dealt with Smyth's "income tax returns, his filing records and his drinking." Frank testified that again in 1941, when Smyth was up for appointment as administrator of a defense savings program here, Treasury Intelligence agents made an unfavorable report. Asked if it also concerned failure to keep proper income tax records and drinking, Frank replied "yes." In 1945, the agent said, there was no formal investigation conducted when Smyth was up for appointment as collector, which is not a civil service job. Kuchel Warns Employers on State Income Tax Returns Thomas H. Kuchel, chairman of the Franchise Tax Board, warned employers that they should turn their attention to filing information returns. Forms 509 relating to state income tax. Deadline for filing Form 509 is Feb. 15, he pointed out. The form is to be filed for all single-employees who earn $2,000 or more and married persons whose combined income is $3,500 or more. These forms as well as Summary Forms 506 may be secured from the Los Angeles office of the board at 206 State Bldg. JCC MEETS TONIGHT John Steffy, Anaheim Buick dealer, will be the guest speaker tonight at 7 o'clock at Mother's Kitchen when Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its regular dinner meeting. Steffy, for 30 years an executive of General Motors Corp. before coming to Anaheim, will speak on the topic "Free Enterprise." Windup reports on the March of Dimes and American Relief for Korea drives, both sponsored by the JC, will be given. Division Four Official Visits Anaheim Kiwanis J. Frank Sullivan of Buena Park, Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis Division Four, made his official visit to the Anaheim Kiwanis club on Tuesday noon at the Elks club. President A. J. Schutte presided over the meeting and Ted Payne was program chairman for the day. Mr. Sullivan gave an inspiring talk on Kiwanis ideals and objectives, urging the membership to get behind their church and the schools and give them their utmost support, in this way materially aiding the furtherance of Kiwanis objectives and ideals. He stated that if ever there was a need for Christian ideals in public life, now is the time. President Schutte announced that Division Four is holding a dinner meeting on the evening of Feb. 21 at Knott's Berry Farm. Mr. Stary Gange of Lindsey, Governor of the Kiwanis California-Nevada-Hawaii District will be the guest of honor. He also announced that next Tuesday Duane Pedlar will give a resume of the important changes made in the 1951 Income Tax Law; with a question period to follow. $267,415 Tax Cut Given to County An apportionment of $14,156,-266.36 from the Highway Users Tax to counties of the state was announced today by State Controller Thomas H. Kuchel. Of the total apportionment due this month, Orange County receives $267,415.76, Kuchel said. Payments to the counties from the Highway Users Tax are deposited in the special road improvement fund and are expended for road construction and maintenance on the county highway system. The payment does not include, Kuchel said, unrefunded taxes on preliminary bouts in the Anaheli department's Yo-Yo Tournament, uses this week. Shown exhibiting Korean Major Has Nerves Of Cold Steel WITH THE 7TH INF. DIV., KOREA (UP) — If commanding a battalion of the 31st Infantry Regiment didn't take all of Major Young O. Kim's time, he could search around the countryside for relatives. Major Kim, described by other officers recently as "the best damned battalion commander in Korea," is the son of Korean parents. His mother was born in Suwon, and his father, now dead, was a native of Seoul. The family emigrated to Los Angeles in 1914 where Kim was born. The major, a bespectacled student-like person, has been with the 7th Division for a year. The men he leads are awed by his ability and icy nerves. Sgt. Tom Sheehan, Sangus Mass., said Major Kim would walk about during heavy artillery fire, completely oblivious of the bursting shells. The major's World War II record shows that his bravery isn't a new-found trait. For almost a year, the slim Korean led a company of the famous 442nd Infantry "Go For Broke" regiment in Italy and France. Stanton Postal Report Given Mrs. Mary Jane Davis, Stanton postmistress, has just made her annual report revealing the sale of $3702.41 in stamps in the last quarter of 1951. Money orders grew from a total of 2553 in '50 to 2951 in '51. The office now houses 739 rental boxes, a growth of 664 in 16 years. Under Mrs. Davis the post office came up from 4th class in 1936 to 3rd class in 1944 and, with the increase in population, in July Kitchen when Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce holds its regular dinner meeting. Steffy, for 30 years an executive of General Motors Corp. before coming to Anaheim, will speak on the topic "Free Enterprise." Windup reports on the March of Dimes and American Relief for Korea drives, both sponsored by the JC, will be given. Mennonite farmers from Europe and Canada have followed a mass migration path since the war, going to the swampy wilderness of the Paraguayan Chaco. Of the total apportionment due this month, Orange County receives $267,415.76, Kuchel said. Payments to the counties from the Highway Users Tax are deposited in the special road improvement fund and are expended for road construction and maintenance on the county highway system. The payment does not include, Kuchel said, unrefunded taxes on aviation gasoline which are returned in a separate apportionment when unclaimed. For Health, Eat California Fruit If You Drink! Don't Drive READIED FOR GAMES — A cantilever roof towers over stadium being completed at Caracas, Venezuela, for Balletian Games, an Olympic festival for northern South America youth. ARTISTS—Anaheim kids shown above led at Washington school yesterday for arry bouts in the Anaheim Recreationnt's Yo-Yo Tournament, which contin- week. Shown exhibiting the Yo-Yo form which, they hope, will take them to the finals are, left to right, in front: Jeffrey Bates, Jackie Farless and Bob Hatfield. Recreation Leader Johnny Cyprien stands at extreme left. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) SANTA ANA COLLEGE Players Present Two One-Act Plays A night of one act plays will be presented by the Santa Ana college players in Studio A, Feb. 5 through 9 on the Santa Ana college campus, announced SAC drama instructor C. L. Ford, today. Curtain time is at 8:30. The plays to be presented are "A Phoenix Too Frequent" by Christopher Fry and "The Boor" by Anton Tchekov. The plays are similar in nature, and concern the mourning of a wife for her dead husband, with a subsequent romance with a male intruder providing the plot for each. However, Chekov's drama is set in the period before the Russian revolution, while Fry's play setting is ancient Greece. "The Boor," beginning at 8:30, will be the curtain raiser for the planned night of one acts. Ronald Marker of Santa Ana the male lead of Smirnov, while Nada Phillips Main of Tustin plays Mrs. Popov. John Dowden of Orange plays the supporting role of the servant, Luka. Leading roles in "A Phoenix Too Frequent" will be portrayed by Carol Baker of Santa Ana as Dynamene and Clyde Wilson of Orange as Chromis, the soldier, Havermale of Santa Ana plays Doco, the maid in the play. Reservations for the performances may be secured by calling the college at Kimberly 2-7228 before five p.m. Tickets are one dollar each. SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — Some price improvement was made in early trading on the stock exchange today, with selected issues rising fractions to a point. More stocks sold unchanged, however, than at high prices. SACRAMENTO (UP) — Legislators have given a first approval for money to help stop the moving of narcotics into California from Mexico through San Diego. For Health, Kat California Fruit! Frequent will be portrayed by Carol Baker of Santa Ana as Dynamene and Clyde Wilson of Orange as Chromis, the soldier. Havermale of Santa Ana plays Doco, the maid in the play. Reservations for the performances may be secured by calling the college at Kimberly 2-7226 before five p.m. Tickets are one dollar each. has just made her port revealing the sale in stamps in the last 1951. ders grew from a total 50 to 2951 in '51. The houses 739 rental wth of 664 in 16 years. rs. Davis the post ofup from 4th class in class in 1944 and, wth in population, in July 2nd class, one of the offices to make such ix years. The U.S. Government does not pay for this advertising. The Dresor for their patriotic donation, the Advertising Council Anaheim Gazet Stanton Chamber Committee Heads Named by Dubbs Carbon C. Dubbs, president of the Stanton Chamber of Commerce, presided at the first open meeting since taking office Tuesday night at Savanna school. Further plans for the forthcoming special public election on the County Water Act to form a sewer and water district were discussed. The proposed plan is now in the hands of the Orange County Boundary committee. Anthony P. Parra, who was installed last month as secretary for the second term, resigned because of the pressure of personal business and Mrs. Harold F. Lewis was elected to succeed him. Committees were appointed for the coming year; Mrs. King Rutledge is chairman of the membership; Mrs. Julian P. Black, building committee chairman, to be assisted by R. Don Langmo, Lewis C. McBratney and Donald L. Davis. Sanitation chairman is G. W. Irwin with members Alfred W. Stock and Martin Lee Benson. The fire committee with Irwin, Conna E. Pollack and Davis was reappointed to carry on work already under way. Dubbs and Davis are representatives to the Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce. Morland William Schuman and Andrew Limon asked that the chamber assist them in improving conditions on their property east of Stanton ave., between the Income Tax Course Still Open at AUHS A short, four lesson course in "Income Tax." being presented each week on Thursday night at the Anaheim Union High school, still is accepting enrollment, according to instructor Ralph Wines. Presented under auspices of the high school's adult education program, the course will treat in detail all phases of income tax preparation, both private and business. The course, Mr. Wings reminds, is in no way connected with a bookkeeping course presented each Wednesday evening. Mr. Wines, who is instructing the course, has served as a practicing accountant in the Anaheim area for many years and is a commercial teacher at Anaheim Union High school. The group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Persons interested should contact Evening school principal W. 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