anaheim-gazette 1952-07-22

ANAHEIM Daily GAZETTE 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: 500 per month by carrier or 14 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 dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL MAX DESLER LEONARD KREIDT MEIL STANLEY G. E. MELLEN RALPH ROULAND DON YOUNG Hal Boyle CHICAGO. (AP)—Well, Wilbur, I still say all the Democrats need is a woman's touch. No group of people I have met before has been so disorganized. The place is full of Democrats who believe in being Democrats. But they don't know who should lead them. They are like a bunch of boys at a camp when the director has gone, and the kids run around yelling at each other—and no one to take over responsibility. For 20 years they have been used to playing follow the leader, and now they must pause and say: "Well, but, who is the leader now?" Wilbur, I never felt so sorry for men since I first told you what shirts to send out to the laundry. lamps in the White House, fascinating looking devil, though." "THE BIG ADVANTAGE of Senator Russell is that he is a bachelor and he would not have to watch how his progeny took advantage of the White House address—1600 Pennsylvania avenue." "We ought to save Vice President Barkley for the 1956 Olympics instead of wasting him on the 1952 presidential race." Averell Harriman is in favor of so many things I am worried because he hasn't said what he is against. He simply can't be in favor of everything the New Deal stands for—Herbert Hoover proved that." Wilbur, the way the girls I have talked to figure it is this way: Adlai Stevenson must be the best candidate because he simply shrugs off the presidency. CHICAGO. — You don't go any farther than Chicago 24th ward, sometimes called west side "terror ward" to stand some of the paradoxes problems of the Democratic city. Democratic committeeman the 24th ward is one Arthur Elrod, who is also commissioner for Cook county, over which grimy, unkempt city of Chicago spreads in man-made disarray. Commissioner Elrod is a genial, likable politician who sometimes known in Chicago the friend of hoodlums. Since the 24th ward is where hoodlums flourish, it is obvious that they have to have friendly someplace. But he is known in Chicago as the friend of some of the biggest Democrats in Washington, and with Vice President Barkley come to Chicago for a Jackson dinner, Artie Elrod is personally on the reception committee to welcome him. He has pictures of himself with President Truman and Barkley to prove his friendship. This is where the paradoxes and problems of the Democratic party come in. In Chicago part of the support for the Democcrats comes from Artie Elrod. His sport in turn comes from the hoodlums. He has been so successfully and otherwise, that a few short years he has parted his income up to $50,000 year, though his visible means... gone, and the kids run around yelling at each other—and no one to take over responsibility. For 20 years they have been used to playing follow the leader, and now they must pause and say: "Well, but, who is the leader now?" Wilbur, I never felt so sorry for men since I first told you what shirts to send out to the laundry. I just talked around among the girls here—honey, you know I know nothing about politics—and we all came up with the same answer: "The ONLY DEMOCRAT who can best General Eisenhower is Adlai Stevenson." He is the only Democratic possibility who has unmpphh—the others only have promises. I talked to some of the older girls I met here and this is what they said about the other fellows: "Estes Kefauver—his coonskin cap is shedding, and too many honest horse players who can't get to the track can't lay down an honest $2 bet because of his moral crusade." "Senator Kerr has so much oil he would want to put kerosene Averell Harriman is in favor of so many things I am worried because he hasn't said what he is against. He simply can't be in favor of everything the New Deal stands for—Herbert Hoover proved that." Wilbur, the way the girls I have talked to figure it is this way: Adlai Stevenson must be the best candidate because he simply shrugs off the presidency. You take Eisenhower. He shrugged in 1948. Now he is shrugging the other way. Some of the girls I have talked to here—of course they are Democrats—say now that Ike actually would like to put Mamie in the White House. Somehow the Democrats here don't feel they will ever grow Kansas sunflowers on the White House lawn. They feel that the campaign needs a woman's touch. And that Adlai Stevenson—for a politician—certainly does have a lonely face . . . so wistful. Well, dear, all I have had so far is fun and frolic. Your loving wife. TRELLIS MAE. P.S.—Please send more money. I had to buy a new pair of shoes after dancing with that dubious delegate from Texas. Employment Insurance Controversy Rages on, Employers versus CES By H. C. ManArthur SACRAMENTO (CNS) — Ever since a revision of the California unemployment insurance act went into effect last September, having been adopted by the 1951 legislature, an argument between employers and the state department of employment has been under way as to who is responsible for establishing that an employee left his work voluntarily, with or without good cause. Although the question may seem trivial to those unacquainted with the procedures of the Department of Employment, it does, nevertheless, involve large sums of money, both in the form of benefits to our employees. left work voluntarily through no fault of the employer. For the opinion says in part: "It is impossible to say what facts presented by an employer would be insufficient or so lacking in detail as to justify the department of employment in making a determination adverse to the employer. "Likewise, it is impossible to say what other information in the possession of the department of employment would be sufficient to justify it in considering that the facts presented by the employer were refuted and making a determination adverse to the employer." This is where the paradox and problems of the Democrat party come in. In Chicago pts of the support for the Democ comes from Artie Elrod. His support in turn comes from the halls. He has been so successively politically and otherwise, that a few short years he hasPartyed his income up to $50,000 year, though his visible means of support is chiefly from the most salary paid him by County. PROBED BY KEFAUVER Commissioner Elrod's reputation was such that during the Kefaucer crime committee probe he was cross-examined by Kefaucer agents. Now as a member of Illinois delegation naturally he pulling every possible wire and Democratic leaders to block nomination of the man who investigated him. Commissioner Elrod is not like some other Democratic stiffs from the crime - ride sections of Kansas City, New York and Miami. They have more in common with the Democratic leaders of the agriculture south than Estes Kefauver with Artie Elrod. They disagree on evething from civil rights oleomargarine to the St. Lawrence seaway—everything except the Democratic label. Their situation is not unlike that which confronted the Republican in Chicago two weeks ago, when the old guard leader of the Taft wing of the GOP had local control of the convention. The corruption issue was not involved. But they held sway over the passes, the tickets, the users, and the convention machinery. However, the Eisenhower Deweyites in the end took over. In Chicago today, it's the blue city wing of the Democratic party with its Commissioner Elrod and others whica controls the local mechanics of the convention. And though Senator Kefauver swept the Illinois primary, the Elrods and others who were probed by Kefauver will stop at nothing to block him. employers and the state department of employment has under way as to who is responsible for establishing that an employee left his work voluntarily, with or without good cause. Although the question may seem trivial to those unacquainted with the procedures of the Department of Employment, it does, nevertheless, involve large sums of money, both in the form of benefits to an unemployed worker, and also to the reserve accounts of employers. Michael B. Kunz, chairman of the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, which adjudicates the decisions made by the department on the payment of benefits in cases of controversy, consequently asked Attorney General Edmund G. Brown to rule on the subject. Specifically, his question was "is the burden of proof upon the employer or the department of employment to establish the circumstances surrounding a leaving of employment in order that a decision may be made as to whether such leaving was with or without good cause?" BROWN'S OPINION, written by E. G. Benard, assistant attorney general, holds that the burden primarily is upon the employer, but he also holds that the burden of going forward with the evidence may shift, depending on the facts and circumstances of a particular case. Although the conclusion does not appear too definite, nevertheless some of the statements made in the opinion will be welcomed by employers whose accounts have been charged by the department of benefits paid workers whom they contended department of employment in making a determination adverse to the employer. "Likewise, it is impossible to say what other information in the possession of the department of employment would be sufficient to justify it in considering that the facts presented by the employer were refuted and making a determination adverse to the employer. "GENERALLY speaking, if the facts presented by the employer reasonably show that the claimant voluntarily left his employment without good cause, or was discharged for misconduct, and the department has no other information in its possession or the information it has does not reasonably refute the facts presented by the employer, the determination should be in favor of the employer." Further, the opinion points out that if the employer presents a prima facie case, the burden of going forward with the evidence shifts to the department. If the department can produce no evidence, or if the evidence is so weak as not to refute the prima facie case, then the decision should be in favor of the employer, the opinion says. Gasoline consumption has increased 10 times since 1920, although motor vehicle registration has increased only five-fold in that time, says the Automobile Club of New York. Kentucky purchased Federal Hill, site of the composition of "My Old Kentucky Home" by Stephen Foster, and made it into a state park. One ton of bituminous coal is equal to five barrels of gasoline in energy content. The word "flasco" comes from the Venetian glass blowers. It meant "flask," although it means "failure" in English. "Old Black Joe" was written by Stephen Foster in 1860 in New York City. CHICAGO. — You don't have to any farther than Chicago's ward, sometimes called the side "terror ward" to under some of the paradoxes and ills of the Democratic pardemocratic committeeman for 24th ward is one Arthur X. who is also commissioner Cook county, over which the unkempt city of Chicago ends in man-made disarray. Commissioner Elrod is a conal, likable politician who is times known in Chicago as friend of hoodlums. Since 24th ward is where the flours flourish, it is obvious they have to have friends place. But he is also in Chicago as the friend of the biggest Demo- in Washington, and when President Barkley comes Chicago for a Jackson day- er, Artie Elrod is peren- on the reception commit- to welcome him. He also pictures of himself with President Truman and Barkley love his friendship. is where the paradoxes problems of the Democratic come in. In Chicago part support for the Democrats from Artie Elrod. His sup- turn comes from the hood- He has been so successful fully and otherwise, that in short years he has parlay income up to $50,000 a though his visible means of BED BY KEFAUVER — Missioner Elrod's reputation such that during the Kefauver committee probe he was examined by Kefauver Now as a member of the delegation naturally he is every possible wire among static leaders to block the action of the man who inked him. Missioner Elrod is not unlike other Democratic stalemate from the crime - ridden city of Kansas City, New York and Miami. They have no common with the Democrats of the agricultural than Estes Kefauver has Elrod. They disagree thing from civil rights to garine to the St. Lawrence—everything except democratic label. Situation is not unlike which confronted the Reps in Chicago two weeks when the old guard leaders craft wing of the GOP had control of the convention. Disruption issue was not in. But they held sway over uses, the tickets, the ushers the convention machinery however, the Eisenhoweres in the end took over. Chicago today, it's the big thing of the Democratic with its Commissioner Elrod others whica controls all mechanics of the con- And though Senator ever swept the Illinois pri- the Elrods and others were probed by Kefauver at nothing to block TV-HADIOLOGIC New Television Contract Signed By Band Leader Lawrence Welk By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD—A new contract just signed by the "brass" of Paramount's television station KTLA, here, and Lawrence Welk, keeps the "Champagne Music" in this area until August, 1954. This contract is not just one of the "run-of-the-mill" kind with renewal options every 13 weeks. No, this is one of the better, "king-size" deals that is non-cancellable. All of which pleases Lawrence Welk very much, as he now considers California his home, and intends to stay here permanently. So sure of this fact is he, that just recently, he purchased a lovely new home in Brentwood, equipped with a permanent, built-in, hat hanging hook. Almost at the same time as his television contract renewal, a new contract was drawn up to keep him at the Aragon Ballroom in Ocean Park, which, with total time added, puts Welk in the enviable position of remaining over a year and a half in the same spot. "Funny thing about show business," Lawrence told me, "but every once in a while you get into a place that's just made for you, and the Aragon is it." Welk does not have any ownership or interest in the ballroom as so many people think, however, at one time he tried to negotiate a deal to purchase. A great deal of Welk's success When Stu Erwin and June Collyer finish their "Trouble With Father" current series, which will total 104 films, they will go "home" to New York for the balance of the summer. POLI-TIPS ... The Democratic convention now takes over the majority of the favorite programs, and the "big show" is in full progress. For Viewers, starting at 6 o'clock tonight, KNXT (2) and KNBH (4) telecast the events, with KECA (7) and KTLA (5) coming on at 6:30 p.m. Most all of these channels will carry the programming until approximately 9 p.m. Starting tomorrow morning, again, television will start the convention with KNXT (2) leading off at 7 a.m., followed by KNBH (4) at 7:30, KTLA (5) at 9, and KECA (7) starting at 9:30. Most of these stations will carry the proceedings until noon, with the same schedule of airing for The World TV By JAMES MARSH CHICAGO. (AP)—"Y had it so good." That's the battle Democratic party will voters in the political tween now and November. That was made clear by the keynote speech A. Dever made to the tic convention. Since a keynote speech posed to set the tone of the party's campaign spent a lot of time comm present with the past, too of the Democrats. He cited employment corporate profits, can general and social ben compared with the last regime of the GO has been on the outside since 1932. But, like a man patting on the back with one h waving away unpleasant to other, Dever had to blee-time. While praising the D he had to defend them. In case anyone wonder effect Republican attack Democrats have had, Deved it had made them seious, at least. But hours before De- the platform, Sen. Paul of Illinois addressed tha- tion. Douglas' speech was and explanation of tha administration's policy i- That too was an atten- ply to Republican critic- In the same spot. "Funny thing about show business," Lawrence told me, "but every once in a while you get into a place that's just made for you, and the Aragon is it." Welk does not have any ownership or interest in the ballroom as so many people think, however, at one time he tried to negotiate a deal to purchase. A great deal of Welk's success is attributed to the fact that he is so friendly with everyone who pays him a visit, making a point to talk with anyone who comes to the bandstand for a chat. Another factor is his style of music. His strictly melodic arrangements which are liked so well by his dancing public is proof that most all of us like music on the sweet side, rather than the razz-ma-tazz. Welk considers his nightly dancing programs as a sort of a party ... and most of his fans hate to skip a night for fear they might miss something. He is always featuring new routines, gags and fun devices involving the dancers. Next month Lawrence celebrate his 25th year in the band business, and some gala events are planned, so, if you are a Welk fan, as I am, drop in on the guy and help him celebrate. He loves it! DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... Comedian Frank Fontaine is sponsoring the singing career of newcomer Carl Vitale ... Pattl Page is reported to have turned down and cancelled $85,000 in bookings to accept her new CBS-TV show ... Joan Bennett's first husband is making his show business return as an agent for a TV animal marionette series ... San Francisco is now almost up to 400,000 TV sets in the area ... coming on at 6:30 p.m. Most all of these channels will carry the programming until approximately 9 p.m. Starting tomorrow morning, again, television will start the convention with KNXT (2) leading off at 7 a.m., followed by KNBH (4) at 7:30, KTLA (5) at 9, and KECA (7) starting at 9:30. Most of these stations will carry the proceedings until noon, with the same schedule of airing for tomorrow night as is shown for tonight. For radio listeners, KNX and KECA will start their airing at 6 p.m., followed at 6:30 by KFI and at 7 o'clock by KHJ. All of these stations will air the convention highlights and procedure until approximately 9 p.m. Tomorrow morning, radio will start at 9:30 a.m. over KNX and KFI, followed by KECA at 10 and KHJ with spotted time segments. KHJ will run continuously, however, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., with tomorrow night's schedule being exactly the same as listed for tonight. TWENTY YEARS AGO IN RADIO ... Singin' Sam celebrated his second ether anniversary ... George M. Cohan was reportedly working up an interest in radio ... Laurette Taylor, the stage actress, was abruptly cut off the Mutual network for attempting to recite a restricted poem of Edna St. Vincent Millay's. Copyright, 1852, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate Japan and Chile produce sulphur in commercial volume from volcanic deposits. Crude River boats crossing the open sea brought black-bearded Russians to Spitsbergen beginning about 1715. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago June 1877 The mercury indicated 116 degrees at Pomona on Monday. The heat killed scores of sheep in that vicinity. A Spanish boy employed on the ranch of Mr. J. E. Bacon was burned to death on Monday by the explosion of a coal oil can which he was using to kindle a fire in the sheep camp. The Anaheim Literary Society held their usual meeting at Kroeger's hall on Monday evening. W. H. Henderson delivered the anniversary address on "Culture." Readings and declarations were delivered by Messrs. Brown, Montgomery and Leonard. The subject for debate at the next meeting will be, Resolved, "That Genius is Innate." Speakers for the affirmative are Montgomery, Austin, Guinn and Mendelson. On the negative, Messrs. Lynill, Beebe, Cahill and Barham. Declarations by H. Cahen and E. F. Cahill. WHO'S ZOC—ON THE HIGHWAY The World Today By JAMES MARLOW CHICAGO. (AP)—"You never had it so good." That's the battle hymn the Democratic party will sing to the voters in the political wars between now and November. That was made clear last night by the keynote speech Gov. Paul A. Dever made to the Democratic convention. Since a keynote speech is supposed to set the tone and mood of the party's campaign, Dever spent a lot of time comparing the present with the past, to the credit of the Democrats. He cited employment figures, corporate profits, earnings in general and social benefits now, compared with the last years of the regime of the GOP, which has been on the outside looking in since 1932. But, like a man patting himself on the back with one hand while waving away unpleasantness with the other, Dever had to do a double-time. While praising the Democrats, he had to defend them, too. In case anyone wondered what effect Republican attacks on the Democrats have had, Dever showed it had made them self-conscious, at least. But hours before Dever took the platform, Sen. Paul Douglas of Illinois addressed the convention. Douglas' speech was a defense and explanation of the 'Truman administration's policy in Korea. That too was an attempt to re-try to Republican criticism of the DON'T BE A LOVE BIRD. Do your billing and cooling elsewhere. Keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. SLICE OF HAM "NOTHIN'S THE MATTER I'M KEEPING OUT OF THE RAIN." NOTHIN'S THE MATTER I'M KEEPING OUT OF THE RAIN. ing the Democrats. Since one convention follows so fast upon the other, the public's memory of the Republican attacks is still vivid when the Democratic convention opens. This pushes the Democrats into the position of having to defend some of their actions, thus using up time which might otherwise have been used in slam-bang digs at the opposition. Undoubtedly, as the campaign increases in heat, the Republicans will do more attacking, forcing the Democrats into more defenses. But the Democrats, as Douglas disclosed, will not spare the heroes in trying to win the election. Until now the main critics of Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who won the Republican nomination from Sen. Robert Taft, were Tatt people. Democrats kept a kind of hands off attitude, waiting for the Republicans to pick their man. But now that the two political armies are lined up facing each other, Douglas set the pace for the future by lambasting the Republican standard bearer, Eisenhower. As time goes on, Eisenhower, who came home a shining figure, will probably get mussed up. He accepted the Republican nomination and, the reaction of the Democrats seems to be, since he's in a political fight he must accept the responsibility and hardship that go with office-seeking. Douglas' crack about Eisenhower was the statement that the general was chairman of the joint chiefs of staff when it decided, before the Korean war started, that Korea couldn't be defended. FREEWAY EXTENSION—Map shows the way from Santa Ana through Tustin to El Proposed extension of the Santa Ana Free-Torrrd.