anaheim-gazette 1952-03-28

All good advice...but... "What is the biggest problem facing California's state government in the future?" That question was put by an Associated Press reporter to four senior state Senators who have served during California's war and post-war growth and now plan to retire. "The tightening grip of the federal government on the state," said Senator Roy E. Cunningham (D-Hanford), a state legislator for 16 years. "Having enough water and making sure we conserve it," replied Senator H. E. Dillinger (D-Placerville), with 19 years of legislative experience behind him. "Cutting down on the soaring costs of government," was the "answer of Senator Clyde Watson (E-Orange), a lawmaker since 1857." Senator H. R. Judah (R-Santa that basis. Don't just elect a man because he is a good fellow." Cunningham, who plans to devote full time to his insurance and real estate business on retirement, declared: "The increase of federal controls in California is one of the most serious things facing the state. Zealous attention should be given to the preservation of state rights." The white haired Dillinger, who retired from an active law practice years ago and built up a sizeable department store business in Placerville, has several of California's key Sierra watershed counties in his district. "It in not too many years," he said, "California is going to double its population and badly need water to sustain it. We're already pinched for water but other installment in the amazing story of how to make a fortune while working for the government." It tells the story of ex-Interstate Revenue Commissioner Joe Nunan, once in charge of the nation's taxes but who collected fat fees from companies that sought favors even while he was still working for the government. The press and public shooed out when Nunan was called on the carpet by the King to fraud subcommittee, but the column is able to report exactly what happened. Here are the high lights: 1. Nunan admitted receiving $25,000 worth of stock from Brown and Bigelow corp., a St. Paul calendar manufacturer, while sought a special tax ruling in 1947. Internal Revenue files on the case contained a special card, "co-missioner interested." Of course the commissioner at the time was Nunan. After he resigned from government in 1947, he promptly hired by Brown and Bigelow. 2. The committee also cross-examined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him by the Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn't registered in Nunan's name at all, but the street names, Nunan also failed to report the stock on his income tax returns until the committee started investigating. 3. The House probers also questioned Nunan sharply about $25,000 per month by carrier or $4 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatchers. THEODORE B. KUCHEL Publisher MAX BESLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT City Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Classified Advertising Manager DON YOUNG Circulation Manager "Having enough water and making sure we conserve it," replied Senator H. E. Dillinger (D-Placerville), with 19 years of legislative experience behind hi. "Cutting down on the soaring costs of government," was the answer of Senator Clyde Watson (R-Orange), a lawmaker since 1957. Senator H. R. Judah (R-Santa Cruz), a veteran of 12 years, concurred with Watson that "true economy" is the biggest job ahead. Watson, an Orange grower, and Judah, a one-time newspaper publisher, also had a word of advice to the 11 million people of California: "Take more interest in what your state government is doing." "The citizen should ever be on guard," Judah declared, "there is a close alliance in a money way between the state and all local governments and the citizen should take interest on how the money is spent." His home county, for example, gets about four million dollars in state grants annually and it is one of the smallest recipients, he said. Watson said he got very few letters from his constituents. He chose to interpret this as an indication that they liked the way he votes. "But the people must look at what their legislators are doing and saying, and elect them on The white haired Dillinger, who retired from an active law practice years ago and built up a sizeable department store business in Placerville, has several of California's key Sierra watershed counties in his district. "In not too many years," he said, "California is going to double its population and badly need water to sustain it. We're already pinched for water but if we plan for conservation we can fill the needs of the future." Watson said he is concerned over the free and easy way government is spending money. "When I entered the legislature in 1937 we had a state budget of 440 million dollars to pay for two years of government. "While it's true the state has increased in population, it hasn't increased in proportion to the costs of government." The 1952-53 budget proposes expenditures of over one billion dollars. Only Watson of the four, really plans to retire in the true sense. He plans a trip to South America and then "a nice easy life of hunting and fishing when I get back." Judah, who once served as a state highway commissioner, and who is still active as manager of the Santa Cruz civic auditorium, says he is thinking of making a bid for the Santa Cruz city manager's job. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago March, 1877 We understand there was a live-little little scrimmage on Centre street yesterday. Our reporter attended the ball and the result was that his head was a little too large for his hat, his feet sore and his legs stiff, so he arrived on the scene a little too late for the particulars, but if the parties conThe white haired Dillinger, who retired from an active law practice years ago and built up a sizeable department store business in Placerville, has several of California's key Sierra watershed counties in his district. "In not too many years," he said, "California is going to double its population and badly need water to sustain it. We're already pinched for water but if we plan for conservation we can fill the needs of the future." Watson said he is concerned over the free and easy way government is spending money. "When I entered the legislature in 1937 we had a state budget of 440 million dollars to pay for two years of government. "While it's true the state has increased in population, it hasn't increased in proportion to the costs of government." The 1952-53 budget proposes expenditures of over one billion dollars. Only Watson of the four, really plans to retire in the true sense. He plans a trip to South America and then "a nice easy life of hunting and fishing when I get back." Judah, who once served as a state highway commissioner, and who is still active as manager of the Santa Cruz civic auditorium, says he is thinking of making a bid for the Santa Cruz city manager's job. Grand Jury Probe At first, Nunan tried to duel out of the hearing on the ground that a federal grand jury is also investigating him. "I think that I should be allowed to let the grand jury complete its investigation before this committee should go ahead with a hearing," he pleaded. But committee members turned him down after talking it over among themselves. Astute chief counsel Adrian De Wind then proceeded: "Mr. Nunan, while you were commissioner, you personally considered the 1946 application Brown and Bigelow for a (special) ruling, did you not?" fired De Wind. "I didn't personally consider it. It was considered by the Income Tax division," Nunan replied. May have seen the letter that went out." "The action record card in the Bureau of Internal Revenue bear the notation 'commissioner interested,' observed De Wind. "I never had any knowledge that they put those cards on file," proexamined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him by the Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn't registered in Nunan's name at all, but the street names. Nunan also failed to report the stock on his income tax returns until the committee started investigating. 3. The House probers also questioned Nunan sharply about $2000 in cash that he paid for stock in the Gaylord Container corporation, a St. Louis manufacturer tin containers. The interesting fact is that he bought the stock while still the nation's tax chair and about the same time he signed a favorable tax ruling for Gaylord on an income tax case. The files of the Gaylord case show a special note: "Mr. Rall. Please send special message to the commissioner this afternoon, sure—J.M.O." The note dated June 26, 1946—two days before he signed the favorable ruling for Gaylord. Grand Jury Probe At first, Nunan tried to duel out of the hearing on the ground that a federal grand jury is also investigating him. "I think that I should be allowed to let the grand jury complete its investigation before this committee should go ahead with a hearing," he pleaded. But committee members turned him down after talking it over among themselves. Astute chief counsel Adrian De Wind then proceeded: "Mr. Nunan, while you were commissioner, you personally considered the 1946 application Brown and Bigelow for a (special) ruling, did you not?" fired De Wind. "I didn't personally consider it. It was considered by the Income Tax division," Nunan replied. May have seen the letter that went out." "The action record card in the Bureau of Internal Revenue bear the notation 'commissioner interested,' observed De Wind. "I never had any knowledge that they put those cards on file," proexamined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him by the Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn't registered in Nunan's name at all, but the street names. Nunan also failed to report the stock on his income tax returns until the committee started investigating. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago March, 1877 We understand there was a live-little little scrimmage on Centre street yesterday. Our reporter attended the ball and the result was that his head was a little too large for his hat, his feet sore and his legs stiff, so he arrived on the scene a little too late for the particulars, but if the parties conThe white haired Dillinger, who retired from an active law practice years ago and built up a sizeable department store business in Placerville, has several of California's key Sierra watershed counties in his district. "In not too many years," he said, "California is going to double its population and badly need water to sustain it. We're already pinched for water but if we plan for conservation we can fill the needs of the future." Watson said he is concerned over the free and easy way government is spending money. "When I entered the legislature in 1937 we had a state budget of 440 million dollars to pay for two years of government. "While it's true the state has increased in population, it hasn't increased in proportion to the costs of government." The 1952-53 budget proposes expenditures of over one billion dollars. Only Watson of the four, really plans to retire in the true sense. He plans a trip to South America and then "a nice easy life of hunting and fishing when I get back." Judah, who once served as a state highway commissioner, and who is still active as manager of the Santa Cruz civic auditorium, says he is thinking of making a bid for the Santa Cruz city manager's job. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 50 Years Ago March, 1902 Mrs. Fletcher has returned from a visit to Illinois. She was a resident for some time of Phoenix, A.T., but for several months past has been in the east. Prof Little, principal of the public schools, hands in a report giving the total number of pupils examined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him by the Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn't registered in Nunan's name at all, but the street names. Nunan also failed to report the stock on his income tax returns until the committee started investigating. 3. The House probers also questioned Nunan sharply about $2000 in cash that he paid for stock in the Gaylord Container corporation, a St. Louis manufacturer tin containers. The interesting fact is that he bought the stock while still the nation's tax chair and about the same time he signaled a favorable tax ruling for Gaylord on an income tax case. The files of the Gaylord case show a special note: "Mr. Rall. Please send special message to the commissioner this afternoon, sure—J.M.O." The note dated June 26, 1946—two days before he signed the favorable tax ruling for Gaylord on an income tax case. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago March, 1877 We understand there was a live-little little scrimmage on Centre street yesterday. Our reporter attended the ball and the result was that his head was a little too large for his hat, his feet sore and his legs stiff, so he arrived on the scene a little too late for the particulars, but if the parties conThe white haired Dillinger, who retired from an active law practice years ago and built up a sizeable department store business in Placerville, has several of California's key Sierra watershed counties in his district. "In not too many years," he said, "California is going to double its population and badly need water to sustain it. We're already pinched for water but if we plan for conservation we can fill the needs of the future." Watson said he is concerned over the free and easy way government is spending money. "When I entered the legislature in 1937 we had a state budget of 440 million dollars to pay for two years of government. "While it's true the state has increased in population, it hasn't increased in proportion to the costs of government." The 1952-53 budget proposes expenditures of over one billion dollars. Only Watson of the four, really plans to retire in the true sense. He plans a trip to South America and then "a nice easy life of hunting and fishing when I get back." Judah, who once served as a state highway commissioner, and who is still active as manager of the Santa Cruz civic auditorium, says he is thinking of making a bid for the Santa Cruz city manager's job. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 50 Years Ago March, 1902 Mrs. Fletcher has returned from a visit to Illinois. She was a resident for some time of Phoenix, A.T., but for several months past has been in the east. Prof Little, principal of the public schools, hands in a report giving the total number of pupils examined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him by the Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn't registered in Nunan's name at all, but the street names. Nunan also failed to report the stock on his income tax returns until the committee started investigating. 3. The House probers also questioned Nunan sharply about $2000 in cash that he paid for stock in the Gaylord Container corporation, a St. Louis manufacturer tin containers. The interesting fact is that he bought the stock while still the nation's tax chair and about the same time he signaled a favorable tax ruling for Gaylord on an income tax case. The files of the Gaylord case show a special note: "Mr. Nunan, while you were commissioner, you personally considered Brown and Bigelow for a (special) ruling, did you not?" fired De Wind. "I didn’t personally consider it. It was considered bythe Income Tax division,” Nunan replied. May have seen the letter that went out.” “The action record card in thhe Bureau of Internal Revenue bearthe notation ‘commissioner interested,’ observed De Wind. “I never had any knowledge that they put those cards on file,” proexamined Nunan about some stock that was paid to him bythe Unexcelled Chemical corporation. The peculiar fact that the stock wasn’t registered in Nunan’s name at all, but thhe street names. Nunan also failed to reportthe stock onhis income tax returns untilthe committee started investigating. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago March, 1877 We understand there was a lively little scrimmage on Centre street yesterday. Our reporter atttended the ball and the result was that his head was a little too large for his hat, his feet sore and his legs stiff, so he arrived on the scene a little too late for the particularials, but if the parties concerned will favor us with the notes we will issue an extra. Some months ago, Don Pio Pico, of Los Angeles, a Republican among many Democrats, bet with two ladies a silk dress each against some trifle, that Governor Hayes would be the next president. He also made a bet with a gentleman as to the same result. He is now in San Francisco and we send those ladies and the gentleman notice that the venerable and gallant gentleman claims the bets.—San Francisco Alta. The Southern Pacific is running to Dos Palmas, within 70 miles of the Colorado river, and 31 miles beyond Indian Wells. Sleeping cars will at once be put on the route to connect with the Arizona stage which leaves every other day. Hayes, the new president and Morton and Spurgeon, the new supervisors were all peaceably installed on Monday. General Phineas Banning has gone to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Col. Crocker and party made a flying trip to Anaheim yesterday. Mrs. Fletcher has returned from a visit to Illinois. She was a resident for some time of Phoenix, A. T., but for several months past has been in the east. Prof Little, principal of the public schools, hands in a report giving the total number of pupils enrolled for the month ending March 7, 1902, as 365. In the Central school the teachers are: Professor Little, Miss Rector, Miss Wallop, Miss Mosseman, Miss Bowland, Miss Burton. At West Anaheim: Professor Fraiser, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Nemetz. At Katella, Miss Lovell. 25 Years Ago March, 1927 Hon. Wm. H. Stephens is a prominent candidate for the state Senate from this county. A portmonnie, containing a small sum of money and some papers was found on Center street on Sunday. The owner can obtain it by calling at the store of Cahen & Willard. A paper was in circulation last week to procure members for a volunteer fire company. Fifty-six names were enrolled. A meeting will be held at Kroeger's hall this evening to perfect an organization. Messrs. N. Bolan and Adolph Rimpau start today to hunt pasture for their sheep. With no more rain, but a small number of sheep can be maintained in this country throughout the year. "I didn't personally consider it was considered by the IncomTax division." Nunan replied. may have seen the letter they went out." "The action record card in the Bureau of Internal Revenue bearthe notation 'commissioner interested.'" observed De Wind. "I never had any knowledge that they put those cards on file," protested the former commissioner. "That is not the point," interjected De Wind. "But you had expressed a personal interest in thacase?" "No doubt I must have to sombody," acknowledged Nunan. De Wind then brought out that after Nunan became Brown and Bigelow's attorney in 1947 he had expedited a second ruling by phoning a few old contacts in the Internal Revenue Bureau. Nunan modestly denied that he had done anything except arrange some appointments for the company's regular attorney, Mr. Leach. Mr. Leach's firm expressed the view that your expeding efforts with the Bureau of Internal Revenue had enabled them to get ruling they could not otherwise get, and it was considered by them to be well worth the $25,000 fee, commented De Wind. Unusual Stock Payments But Nunan protested that the $25,000 in stock was for his legal advice on a Securities and Exchange commission matter. Previous to that time had you appeared before the Securities and Exchange commission?" demanded Wisconsin's sharp-eyed Congressman John Byrnes. "No, sir," answered Nunan. "Did you have any familiarity?" NOT AFRAID—JUST CAUTIOUS! CANDIDATES PRIMARY TESTS TV-RADIOLOGIC TV-RADIOLOGIC 'Sons of the Pioneers' Are Being Eyed for TV Show By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — I watched the rehearsal and the noon hour air show of the popular musical group, "Sons of the Pioneers" at the ABC Vine street studios yesterday, and in the audience, noted the presence of several ABC-TV execs, along with several agency "wheels." Later questioning revealed a great interest in the group for a Tversion of their show, however, at this writing, the deal is far from set. The "Sons of the Pioneers" is a group composed of Ken Curtis, Tommy Doss, Hugh and Carl Farr, Shug Fisher and Lloyd Perryman. It is a corporation with all of the boys holding an equal share. "If any man gets sick, or enters the service, he still continues to get his weekly pay check," Lloyd told me. "All the time I was in service, I got my check regularly," he said. I asked Lloyd about making decisions when so many thoughts and voices enter into the picture, with his reply, "This is sometimes a little slow in being able to arrive at a decision, with six different opinions to consider, but when it's finally decided it's usually better than it would be with a one man decision." The group first organized in 1932, and played over radio stations KFWB for many years. They also were featured in the programming of the old KTM station, which was housed in the now extinct Rainbow Gardens on Verde. Since starting the radio show," Lloyd said, "we have been pointing toward TV, but have kept away from it until we find something fresh to present. As on our radio show," he went on, "any characterizations we do, we hope to keep them believable." According to Perryman, the group is happy with the radio show and the time of day (12:30 to 1:00 p.m.) it is presented. They do not want to do another show for TV. If this can be a simulcast—they'll do it. Otherwise, (???). DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... New Yorkers have been waiting for this. Starting in mid-April Manhattan's WQR-TV will present hour-and-a-half versions of cording to a recent survey, 15 million people listen to auto radios. Broadway plays each week... Ac... There's talk the Groucho Marx TV show will be continued during the summer months by reairing some of Groucho's previous shows... When Imogene Coca takes her TV hiatus, Bea Lillie is expected to fill in for her. TELE-TIPS ... Lillian Gish will portray Grandma Moses at the ages of 80 and 90 in the dramatic version of her recently published autobiography, during the "Playhouse of the Stars" from KNXT (2) at 6... Johnny Bratton meets Rocky Castellini in a 10-round bout over KNBH (4) at 7... Joe Gray Hal Boyle NEW YORK (AP)—Speaker by the poor man's plight. It is such a beautiful Lord, that everything budding earth and beast should share thine own passion. Teach us to understand eternal why of all unloved Such as— Poison snakes, biting poison ivy, puppies in zoo the thorn upon the roost the stinging thistle use gossips and witches and too big for their bites. Yes, such as toll roads; road hogs and gay tourists traps and weasel daubs of paint upon martyrs' easels. Show us thine own existence in dealing with vexations and frustrations Such as— Falling hair and rising doors that jam, slide that stick, relatives and drugs that won't work, sets that work too often clerks who trp to sell tants and lotions, and with weird political notions. Grant us, O Lord, the mercy in judging these shirts of our time. Such as— Pontifical columnists mentators, sanctimonious people who measure you standing by the length motor car, radio master mony smarties, and the led intellectuals who try the world at cocktail party. Let us, O Lord, even as thou dost forgive Such as— with the SEC and the problems of security registration?" De Wind chimed in. "Not too much, no, sir," admitted Nunan. "If you were not familiar with the SEC, you were unable to give any advice," snapped De Wind. "Only advice as a lawyer might give," acknowledged Nunan. As for his stock in the Unexcelled Chemical corporation, Nunan explained this was payment for legal work on a labor case. "What discussions led up to the decision to take stock instead of cash for your fee?" inquired De Wind. "As I recall, Mr. Carl Waller (corporation president) said their cash position was rather bad, and would we take stock instead of cash, and I said, 'yes'," Nunan shrugged. "As a matter of fact, didn't Mr. Waller go out and buy this stock?" demanded the committee counsel. "It was Mr. Waller's personal check that was used to buy the stock." "I don't recall whether Waller went out and bought it or not," grunted Nunan. TELE-TIPS . . . Lillian Gish will portray Grandma Moses at the ages of 80 and 90 in the dramatic version of her recently published autobiography, during the "Playhouse of the Stars" from KNXT (2) at 6. . . Johnny Bratton meets Rocky Castellini in a 10-round bout over KNBH (4) at 7. . . Joe Graydon returns to KLAC (13) tonight for a 15-minute period of warbling and whispering at 7:15. . . A matching of mates and children will be the gag used on "Life with Linkletter" from KECA (7) at 7:50. . . Mischa Auer will be the guest tonight on the KTTV (11) showing of "Twenty Questions" at 8. . . Hilo Hattie is to continue as a regular performer on the Harry Owens show from KTLA (5) at 8. DIAL-LITES . . . Paul Masterson bows in with a full hour of foreign and domestic recording with guests and interviews tonight over KNG at 6. . . The Bratton-Casellini bout, to be seen on TV will also be heard, when aired from KECA at 7. . . Richard Webb stars when the "Crime Does Not Pay" feature airs the story, "Giddap Horsie," over KHJ at 8:30. This, of course, is a racing story. . . Martin and Lewis play host to Ann Sothern on their radio show tonight when the zany two hit the air over KFI at 9. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY . . . Attention Bing Crosby: Roses are red, violets are blue; horses that lose are made into glue. Copyright, 1952, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate Such as— Pontifical columnists mentators, sanctimonious people who measure your standing by the length motor car, radio mastery, mony smarties, and the led intellectuals who try the world at cocktail party. Let us, O Lord, for even as thou dost forgive. Such as— The fellow who passes counterfeit $5 bill, those us a small favor and courting a big brag about the idealist with a mini dimension, bill collector won't grant us just one tension, and the butcher last war didn't give breaks when we asked steaks. Seal our lips against a big gripe about our own troubles. Help us to with them. Such as— The spoiled kid next to walls half the night, the bor that won't lend us lawnmower just because he his old one, complaining husbands that stop off one more—and then come and try to kick their way the door. Yes, such as the broth who comes to visit for and stays on through the mosquitoes in the kitchen, small pains, and the garbage insists upon clogging drains. Teach us, O Lord, beautiful spring to take tile and the big in stride, preciate the shower as the flower, to look at boots... AUHS ANGLES By JoAnn Faust FOUR STUDENTS and their adviser, Howard Hall, journalism teacher, will attend Newspaper Day at the University of Southern California tomorrow. They will leave Anaheim at 9:00 a.m. and will enjoy a full day of films, awards and lectures. THE FUTURE Nurses regular meeting was held on Tuesday. The entire meeting was the discussion of what their club pin will be. The members chose a triangular shaped pin with a nurse's scroll in the middle with F.N.C. on each side. Toward the close of the meeting the result of the past cake sale was brought up. The amount taken in was $4.70. They also talked of a trip to the hospital in Norwalk. Meeting was then brought to a close, with more discussion to follow next week on the trip to Norwalk hospital. MONROVIA DUARTE high school is the location for the FHA section meeting tomorrow. Mrs. Barbara Walker will be adviser of the Anaheim girls. Anaheim has asked eight La Jolla junior high school girls to go along. Their adviser is Mrs. Mable Anderson. There are also four Future Farmers and a photographer, Glen Kaminsky, going. Going as a guest will be Mrs. Evangilene Davis, advanced clothing teacher at AUHS. cisco will be Robert Van Dyke. DUE TO THE warm weather here in Anaheim, it has caused many students to eat on the lawns, and then forget to pick up their papers. It makes the campus look like a junk yard. The penalty is great for any student who so absent-mindedly forgets to pick up his bottles and paper. AUHS is trying hard to keep its campus the cleanest in the county. The reward for a clean campus is getting out one hour early on Friday. A NEW DANCE step being tried at the AUHS dances is the "Bunny Hop." This dance was first shown at the P-TA dance last Friday night. Though this dance is not entirely new, it is the first creation of this sort of thing in the history of local dancing. MORE ABOUT ... Narcotics (Continued from Page 1) found growing in a Westminster garden and all because 'a lady thought the "little tree" was very pretty. It filled the back end of a pick-up truck and the sheriff's office estimated the plant's illicit value was some $20,000. Though marijuana does not make addicts of its users, many in seeking greater thrills become victims of heroin from which drug the victim is seldom cured. "We need 100 expertly trained narcotic inspectors in California," concluded Mr. Campbell. "There are about 28. We should urge our state representatives to provide greater protection against this Hal Boyle NEW YORK (P)—Spring prayer by the poor man's philosopher: It is such a beautiful season, Lord, that everything upon the budding earth and bending sea should share thine own vast compassion. Teach us to understand the eternal why of all unlovely things. Such as— Poison snakes, biting dogs, poison ivy, puppies in zoot suits, the thorn upon the rose's stem, the stinging thistle underfoot, gossips and witches and people too big for their britches. Yes, such as toll roads and taxes, road hogs and gay old dogs, tourist traps and weasels, and the daubs of paint upon modernistic artists' easels. Show us thine own endless patience in dealing with our daily vexations and frustrations. Such as— Falling hair and rising prices, doors that jam, slide fasteners that stick, relatives and wonder drugs that won't work, television sets that work too often, drug clerks who trp to sell us deodorants and lotions, and statesmen with weird political notions. Grant us, O Lord, thine own mercy in judging the stuffed shirts of our time. Such as— Pontifical columnists and commentators, sanctimonious parsons, people who measure your social standing by the length of your motor car, radio master-of-ceremony smarties, and the long-winded intellectuals who try to save the world at cocktail parties. Let us, O Lord, forgive all even as thou dost forgive. Such as— ANAHEIM HAD a short scheduled week, with two assemblies and having school dismissed at 1:30. Thursday's assembly was presented by Santa Ana Junior college. Bringing to Anaheim a one-act play called "The Bore." The second part of their presentation was the Gordon Wheatley swing choir. Singing a gay selection of popular tunes and receiving a big applause from the students and faculty of Anaheim. Friday's assembly was "Wings over Jordan," presented by the all Negro choir. This is the choir's 12th consecutive year traveling on good will tours throughout our nation. The group is directed by the Rev. Glynn T. Settle. Both assemblies were well chosen, judging by the whispers of the many students enjoying the presentation of both groups. TOMORROW NIGHT will be a big night for the Tri-Hi-Y members of Anaheim. It is the night for the annual "Cinderella Ball." This dance, being formal, is for couples only. The price is $1.50 per couple. It will be held in the Ebell club of Anaheim. SEVERAL FFA members of Anaheim will show their talents Saturday at 'the Kellogg ranch in Pomona.' Among the many students competing will be Jerry Fishbeck, Charles Holland and Robert Van Dyke. Also taking his two heifers to the Grand National Livestock exhibition at San Francisco value was some $20,000. Though marijuana does not make addicts of its users, many in seeking greater thrills become victims of heroin from which drug the victim is seldom cured. "We need 100 expertly trained narcotic inspectors in California," concluded Mr. Campbell. "There are about 28. We should urge our state representatives to provide greater protection against this evil. But even a greater preventative is a thorough understanding of the consequences and the exercising of good common horse sense by our young people." Headed by Optimist painting contractor Sven Harberg and skilled building supervisor Leo Lansdown, the Optimist's Boys' clubhouse is fast being completed. Today saw the outside of the big building completely painted. Using a desert adobe tan in the newly prepared silicone fibrous paint, materials prepared by Lund and Sons, the thick material was applied under extremely high pressure by the Harberg paint crew. The big compressor was loaned free of charge to the Optimists by John Blystone Co. The first asphalt tile will be laid this coming weekend when Ernest Owston generously donates both time and material to lay the first floor covering in the building. A restaurant range, up until recently used in the Ghost Town steak house, was donated to the youth project by Walter Knott. Kitchen cabinets were designed and made in the shop of John O'Kane. "It is the generous folks of Anaheim who are to be thanked for making the Optimist Youth Center possible," stated Optimist president, Harwood Larson. "For the Optimists — they will continue building but with the clubhouse completed they will be substituting boys for concrete blocks. We dare not lose sight of the fact that building boys is better than mending men." Pontifical columnists and commentators, sanctimonious parsons, people who measure your social standing by the length of your motor car, radio master-of-ceremony smarties, and the long-winded intellectuals who try to save the world at cocktail parties. Let us, O Lord, forgive all even as thou dost forgive. Such as— The fellow who passed us a counterfeit $5 bill, those who did us a small favor and couldn't help making a big brag about it later, the idealist with a mind of one dimension, bill collectors who won't grant us just one more extension, and the butcher who in the last war didn't give us the breaks when we asked for more steaks. Seal our lips against making a big gripe about our own small troubles. Help us to put up with them. Such as— The spoiled kid next door who vails half the night, the neighbor that won't lend us his new downmower just because we broke his old one, complaining wives, husbands that stop off for just one more—and then come home and try to kick their way through the door. Yes, such as the brother-in-law who comes to visit for a week and stays on through the years, mosquitoes in the parlor, cockpaches in the kitchen, sudden small pains, and the garbage that exists upon clogging up the drains. Teach us, O Lord, in this beautiful spring to take the little and the big in stride, to appreciate the shower as well as the flower, to look at both sides of the wonderful gold coin of life. Among the many students competing will be Jerry Fishbeck, Charles Holland and Robert Van Dyke. Also taking his two heifers to the Grand National Livestock exhibition at San Francisco building but with the clubhouse completed they will be substituting boys for concrete blocks. We dare not lose sight of the fact that building boys is better than mending men."