anaheim-gazette 1952-12-16

CHRISTMAS RUSH—It's on again, in Anaheim post office as well as in every other one across the nation. Above, long lines of package and greeting-bearing Anaheimers await their turns at the local office. (Gazette) Anaheim Post Office Staggers under U Of Christmas Packages, Letters and Yu By JOAN S. WHITE "Do your Christmas mailing early," is advice handed out not so much to help the post office department as to help your packages and letters reach their destination by Dec. 25 in the best possible condition. Multiply the 16,000 packages handled by the local post office in 20 days last year by the number of post offices across the country and you have some idea of the bottlenecks which may ensue. This year Christmas promises to be a $40,000 business at Anaheim's first class post office. Our post office is first class not only from the standpoint of size but from the high quality service rendered by 55 regular employees and some 50 temporarily on duty for the Christmas rush un- 000 packages handled by the local post office in 20 days last year by the number of post offices across the country and you have some idea of the bottlenecks which may ensue. This year Christmas promises to be a $40,000 business at Anaheim's first class post office. Our post office is first class not only from the standpoint of size but from the high quality service rendered by 55 regular employees and some 50 temporarily on duty for the Christmas rush under the very capable direction of Postmaster L. H. Hoskins. Here in Anaheim the volume of outgoing and incoming mail each Christmas has been larger than the previous one. Due probably to increases in Anaheim's population, October and November have already shown a 22 per cent increase. Since the peak day for letters last year showed a count of $4,010 on Dec. 17, the count is expected to go well over 100,000 on at least one day this week. And this figure does not take into consideration the "meter" letter used by 15 large industrial concerns whose volume of business rates a special stamp that does not require the use of the cancelling machine. Additional Floor Space Our local post office is fortunate to have floor space sufficient for the increased needs although are arrangement of cases and racks has been necessary to make additional space on the floor to handle the volume of packages. "It is gratifying," says Postmaster Hoskins, "that in recent years there has been a tendency for early mailing of both Christmas cards and packages and it is hoped that this will be the case for this Christmas period. Patrons of the post office in greater numbers have come to know that if all Christmas mail goes in late, the terminals become so congested that delivery of part of the mail has to be made after Christmas is over." As always, there will be no mail delivery on rural or city routes on Christmas day but all Christmas packages that have arrived prior to Christmas day will be delivered. Stamp Windows There are now two stamp windows open and three employees receiving packages at the parcel post counter. Although this means even faster service than last year, postal employees note that the best time to make use of these facilities is either in mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Noon time is bad presumably because so many people try to do Christmas mailing. ON THE WAY—J. K. Haines, mail messenger, throws one of the last sacks of a load of packages on the truck before taking off for the depot. There are about 130 insured, a claim is made and the sender reimbursed accordingly—but the gift does not make the Christmas deadline. What becomes of letters addressed to Santa Claus? These are sorted from the other mail and sent to the local newspapers for publication. Are there any temporary jobs still available at the post office? More applications for this work have been received that can be used so there are no more jobs to be given out at this Christmas period. Holds Yule Party LONDON, Dec. 15. UP—Queen Elizabeth II tonight threw a real family and staff Christmas party at Buckingham palace. The queen, wearing a gown of silver and gray lace and a diamond tira, gave her first waltz to the yeoman of the glass and china pantry at the palace, Percy Benhalm. The queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, stepped out on the fancy floor with Miss Isabel Ross, palace housemaid. And Princess Margaret, the queen's sister, glided across the cance floor with Inspector F. A. Kelly, the duke's personal police officer. Nation's Official Truman Dedication WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 UP President Truman dedicated magnificent new shrine for Constitution, the Declaration Independence and the Billions Rights today and warned that ideals of liberty they represent in a world struggle for vital. Freedom, the president said is menaced both by Communists and by some who hate Communism yet "want the government to regulate matters the mind and spirit." Chief Justice Vinson of the Supreme Court joined the paired in hailing the three historic documents as living and vital, just treasured relics of the past. “This is a time for sharper to the glistening point their inspirations which we have them,” Vinson said. The president and chief justice were the leading figures in a ceremony at which the newly inaugurated papers were installed formally in a marble, bronze and glass shrine in the Nation's Stamp Windows There are now two stamp windows open and three employees receiving packages at the parcel post counter. Although this means even faster service than last year, postal employees note that the best time to make use of these facilities is either in mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Noon time is bad presumably because so many people try to do Christmas mailing during the lunch hour. The rate on Christmas cards, unsealed with no written message on them, is the same as last year—the 2 cent third class. This may be satisfactory if you have a complete address. However, if there is any doubt do use the first class 3-cent rate. Cards sent first class may contain a written message, may be sealed, and will be forwarded on to a new address if the addressee has moved. Weight Limits By now everyone should be familiar with the different weight limits from Anaheim to different classes of post offices. Keeping in mind these restrictions will save inconvenience in repacking to smaller or lighter packages if the post office is unable to accept them within their regulations. From Anaheim to another office of first class, it is possible to mail 40 pounds to the first and second zones and 29 pounds to the third through the eighth zones. From Anaheim to offices of second, third, and fourth class, you may still send packages that weigh up to 70 pounds. The 70 pound weight limit also applies to packages to military installations and to men in the armed forces overseas. Information, Please What happens to the packages that break open because the sender did not visualize the condition to which they would be subjected in ordinary course of handling and did not use adequate packing? If silver and gray lace and a diamond tira, gave her first waltz to the yeoman of the glass and china pantry at the palace, Percy Benhalm. The queen's husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, stepped out on the fancy floor with Miss Isabel Ross, palace housemaid. And Princess Margaret, the queen's sister, glided across the cance floor with Inspector F. A. Kelly, the duke's personal police officer. Two Tugs to Try To Free Yorkmar ABERDEEN, Wash., Dec. 15. (P) The tug Sea Lion reached here tonight from San Francisco and prepared to team with another powerful tug, the Salvage Chief, in a dawn attempt tomorrow to free the grounded freighter Yorkmar. The Yorkmar, a liberty ship, ran around a week ago at the mouth of Grays harbor, 24 miles west of here. All efforts to pull her loose have failed. The crew of 37 remained aboard. NEW GM PLANT—This is an artist's sketch of the new battery plant Delco-Remy division of General Motors Corp. will build at Manchester ave. and Magnolia ave., west of Anaheim. at their turns at the stamp and parcel post windows of local office. (Gazette photos). is under Usual Avalanche rs and Yule Greetings SORTING—The thousands of greeting cards and letters sent out yesterday had to be sorted out acco to destinations. Shown above at the job are, from Donna Barnes, Theresa Littrell and Marquita Dixe Anaheim post office. U. S. Entering Era of Empire, U. Political Scientist Tells Group RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 15. UP —A political scientist told the 29th Institute of World Affairs today that the United States is entering into an era of empire. "Western Europe is already a ward and protectorate of the United States," said Dr. Criticised partisan con- U. S. Entering Era of Empire, U.S. Political Scientist Tells Group RIVERSIDE, Calif., Dec. 15, (UP) — A political scientist told the 29th Institute of World Affairs today that the United States is entering into an era of empire. "Wesern Europe is already a ward and protectorate of the United States, as are also Japan, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand," said Dr. Grover Blumberger of the department of political science, University of Utah. "America's productive capacity is now far greater than our normal peacetime needs," said Dr. Rich. "We are no longer self-sufficient in a number of critical materials. Our surplus capital seeks foreign outlets. Our military commitments cover the globe. These conditions express themselves in such policies as the Marshall plan, the North Atlantic treaty organization, and point four, all of which are signposts along the path to empire. Dr. Norman A. Graebner, professor of American history at Stanford university also addressed the meeting, sponsored by the University of Southern California in cooperation with universities and colleges of the Pa- Nation’s Officials Attend as Harry Truman Dedicates Archives Building WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UP) — President Truman dedicated a significant new shrine for the institution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bills of rights today and warned that the freedom he president said, ennacced both by Commuand by some who hate communism yet "want the government to regulate matters of mind and spirit." Def Justice Vinson of the U.S. Supreme Court joined the presidin hailing the three historic events as living and vital, not treasured relics of the past. This is a time for sharpening the glistening point the assons which we have for "Vinson said. The president and chief justices were leading figures in ceremony at which the three waved papers were installed literally in a marble, bronze shrine in the National U. S. CONSTITUTION MOVED TO NATIONAL ARCHIVES—A military escort carries the Constitution of the United States into the National Archives building, Washington, D. C., after its transfer from the Library of Congress. In background is the armored car in which the priceless documents were transported under military guard. The documents are encased in six helium-filled cases and will be permanently housed in what is believed to be the World's largest safe. (AP Wirephoto). 5 Anaheim Gazette TUESDAY MORNING, DEC. 16, 1938 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA County Airport Opens Paint Shop Equipped with the latest safety features, a new paint shop for aircraft has just been opened at the Orange county airport, latest facility added in the airport building program. The new $10,000 building, measuring 40 by 60 feet in dimensions, has sufficient size to house most small private planes, according to Airport Manager William Nichols. As a safety measure, all electric switches have been sealed off from the interior of the shop, and a 48-inch blower is installed at one end of the shop to draw off gaseous fumes. The St. Louis Cardinals came up with four fine rookie pitchers last season in Stu Miller, Ed Yubas, Harvey Haddix and Wilmer Mizell. HILGENFELD MORTUARY 20 r Broadway Anahiem PHOTO: C. A. BURKE The EASY-DOES-IT CORNER By AL ROHRS A Few Tips on Mailing Christmas Packages First of all, we want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! A milk carton makes handymailing container for cookies. Cut top of milk carton on three sides. Pack cookies together with a few marshmallows which act as humidors to retain moisture, keep cookies fresh longer. When filled, seal top of milk carton with tape. remain legible if you give them a coat of clear nail polish, before sending. Thanks very much for your patronage of our local business during this past year. And Happy 1953! NOEL NOEL Wet cord before wrapping packages for mailing. As it dries, cord shrinks, making tighter, safer package. Names and addresses on packages will Distributed by of Empire, Utah Wells Group He said President-elect Eisenpower will begin his administration with good prospects for interparty harmony on foreign affairs. In advocating bi-partisanship on foreign matters, Dr. Graebner criticised partisan congressional debates on this subject. He said partisan debate miseducates and misleads the public, that it can as easily mislead and confuse our Eupean allies. Wet cord before wrapping packages for mailing. As it dries, cord shrinks, making tighter, safer package. 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