anaheim-gazette 1953-03-05

WILSON ADDS A NEW NOTE — Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson (left) contributes a new note to formal military protocol by keeping his hat on and bringing his hand up to a salute during ceremonies at Washington airport welcoming Gen. James A. Van Fleet (center), former commander of the Eighth Army in Korea. Van Fleet is at right. The standard civilian salute calls for removal of the hat holding it over the chest. New Legislators Find Indecision In Curtailing Expense on Highways By LE ROY E. LYON, Jr. State Assemblyman Regardless of a new legislator's conviction about curtailing expenses and holding the line on new taxes, he will find himself with some indecision when it comes to the problem of California highways. New Legislators Find Indecision In Curtailing Expense on Highways BY LE BOY E. LYON, Jr. State Assemblyman Regardless of a new legislator's conviction about curtailing expenses and holding the line on new taxes, he will find himself with some indecision when it comes to the problem of California highways. A few statistics might help to clarify (or maybe the word should be "confuse") the problem. At the conclusion of World War II there were registered in California approximately 3,000,000 automobiles and trucks. It is estimated that the registration of cars and trucks in California in 1952 plus out of state cars using our highways will total approximately 6,000,000. The problem this creates is obvious. Regardless of what direction you travel in California, the cry is for more adequate highways. The fact that 3,600 people were killed in traffic accidents in California during 1952 drives home the seriousness of the problem and provides a clincher for the argument. If you care to lay with figures, these might be of interest: Assuming all of the 6,000,000 cars were on the California roads at once lined up bumper to bumper, and each car were allowed 20 feet of space, it would require 24,725 miles of road to park them. At present there are 14,223 miles of state highways in California. Therefore, it would require double lines on two thirds of the state highways just to park the cars. This does not take into consideration, of course, the county road system, nor the city streets. The estimate of the joint interim committee on highways is that it would require $3,000,000,000 to make our highway system adequate to carry the traffic load, and handle it with a reasonable degree of safety. The problem facing the legislature is complex, and raises the following questions: (1) How much of that expenditure is necessary? (2) How should the money be raised, and over what period of time? (3) Should there be consideration given to toll roads? (4) How much can our present highway organization expend and still operate efficiently? (5) What new taxes. If any, should be levied? (6) Do we pay as we build, or do we ask for a bond issue for a portion of the amount? (7) How rapidly must the program be accomplished, if at all? At present the state is spending approximately $115,000,000 yearly for new construction and rights of way. The estimate of the department is that they can efficiently expand their operations. GRAM would only need to be augmented by a bond issue of five times the difference in the above figures, or $350,000,000. At present it would seem to this legislator that to embark upon more than a five-year program. Thus, if we accept the estimate of the interim committee that the amount of $3,000,000,000 is necessary to modernize our highways, it would take double the present yearly spending for 13 years to accomplish the goal. Who says all the spenders are in Washington? Dealing in this size of figures is slightly beyond this Smeltzer share-cropper's comprehension. To meet the present situation, the legislature has three bills under consideration. One proposal is for an increase of one and a half cents per gallon in gasoline taxes and $1,000,000,000 bond issue, and a 35 per cent increase in all other highway fees. Another proposal is the same as the above, but without the bond issue. A third proposal is for an increased tax of 1 cent per gallon on gasoline. Assuming that some expansion of our highway program is necessary for the best interests of the state, it would seem that the next decision to make in analyzing the problem is whether we should "pay as we spend" or ask for a bond issue and allow the citizens who will be using these new highways for the next 20 years to help pay their original cost. Under the present circumstances it would appear that a combination of both plans would be most workable. The department figures that they could efficiently spend $225,000,000 annually. If we would accept their own figures, it would appear that the first proposal is extremely ambitious and unnecessary at this time. An increased tax of 1 cent per gallon of gasoline will yield an estimated revenue of $39,000,000. This amount added to the present yearly spending and available funds of $116,000,000 would total $155,000. This would leave a deficit of $70,000,000 per year. If our department can only spend $225,000,000 would project us too far into an uncertain future. Economic conditions How much can our present highway organization expend and still operate efficiently? (5) What new taxes, if any, should be levied? (6) Do we pay as we build, or do we ask for a bond issue for a portion of the amount? (7) How rapidly must the program be accomplished, if at all? At present the state is spending approximately $115,000,000 yearly for new construction and rights of way. The estimate of the department is that they can efficiently expand their operations to double its present capacity, or to the spending of a little less than a quarter billion dollars per year, efficiently and adequately, it would appear that a five-year proMRS: LUCE BECOMES AMBASSADOR — Mrs. Clare Bootho Luce is sworn in as ambassador to Italy by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson in the office of Secretary of State John Foster Dulles (center), Washington, D.C. Mayor Presented Oranges by Queen Of Orange Show Pretty Donella Dooley, 17-year-old Highland high school girl who was selected California's Orange queen to reign over the National Orange show in San Bernardino called on Mayor Charles Pearson in Anaheim today, presented him with a box of oranges and invited this community to attend the citrus classic March 19-29. Queen Donella, known to her friends and schoolmates as Donnie, told Mayor Pearson of the many projects underway to expand the 38th annual National Orange show into one of the largest and most glittering in its long history. Dedicated to the vast California citrus industry, the National Orange show this year will offer a large automobile show housed under one of the largest tents ever erected on the Pacific coast; an expanded 4-H club junior fair, colorful fruit exhibits carrying out the show's 1953 theme, "Happy Holidays" and almost continuous entertainment for children and adults. She also called attention to the all-Southern California art exhibit in which nearly 150 artists compete for cash awards; the keen competition among growers for the title of "world's greatest orange grower," the hobby and flower shows and the orange packing plant in full operation on the orange shows grounds. Marriage Bureau Business High Although February was three business days shorter than January it did nearly as much business matrimonially speaking, according to records of the county clerk's marriage license bureau. Mrs. Evelyn Geren, in charge of the bureau, reported a total of 140 marriage licenses issued during the month as compared to 142 issued during January. The total, however, fell below the 164 markst by Februaryetaoshrdeu mark set by February, 1952. Lively interest in foreign travel was manifested at the bureau, which also handles passports and naturalization. There were 132 applications for passports filed in February, identical with the January total, and ahead of the February, 1952, mark, which was 116. Only two applications for citizenship in the form of declarations of intention, were filed in February, the same number as in January. February, 1952 eight declarations of intent. INVITATION TO CITY—Standing in for Mayor Charles Parson, Councilman Pete Wisser is handed a poster by Melia Booley, 17-year-old queen of the annual Orange Show, emblematic of an invitation to Anaheim to attend the show, held in San Bernardino March 19-29. Tax Use for Highways Urged CRAIMENTO (CNS) — Senate-Randolph Collier’s senate transportation committee has appended a resolution urging conto to use all federal gasoline oil taxes solely for construc and maintenance of federal highways throughout the counre revenue, he stated, goes a general fund and is not set for highway improvements. MISPLACED RING FOUND Mrs. Mabel Mateer, 216 Cypress ave., Santa Ana, who reported to police yesterday that three diamond rings worth $1250 were missing and that burglars had apparently entered the kitchen where she had left them, while she was watching television in the living room today reported that the rings were found. She had misplaced them, she admitted. Police marked "one burglary solved." FROZEN FOODS Bel-air brand, Featured values for National Frozen Food Week. Lima Beans Fordhook variety 10 oz. pkg. 17¢ Spinach Chopped or Leaf 14 oz. pkg. 13¢ Lemonade Concentrated 6 oz. pkg. 13¢ Orange Juice Concentrated 8 oz. pkg. 13¢ Grape Juice Concentrated 8 oz. pkg. 17¢ Strawberries Sliced 13 oz. pkg. 29¢ BIG BUYS IN GROCERY Check this list of feature buys... then shop SUGAR UNION BRAND 5-lb bag 45¢ Fine granulated. For cooking or table use. CHUNK TUNA BREAST O' CHICKEN 6½ In green label can. For salads, sandwiches. SPAGHETTI FRANCO AMERICAN 15 A national favorite for quick meals. SPECIALI NIBLETS CORN Whole golden kernels, vacuum packed. FRESH EGGS Inspected and cartoned. Cream O' the Crop dozen 63¢ Large size, Grade AA quality. Breakfast Gems dozen 58¢ Large size, Grade A quality. DIG DOT! Be sure...shop SAFEWAY SIR Cut from WILD No. 1 quail BEEF LE Sliced or in rich in vitals BEEF TO Delicious but economical. NIBLETS CORN Whole golden kernels, vacuum packed. FRESH EGGS Inspected and cartoned. Cream O' the Crop 63¢ Large size, Grade AA quality. Breakfast Gems 58¢ Large size, Grade A quality. Oak Glen 55¢ Large size, Grade A quality. Coffee Values Airway 1-lb. bag 72¢ (2-lb. bag, 1.42.) Nob Hill 1-lb. bag 74¢ (2-lb. bag, 1.46.) Edwards 1-lb. can 79¢ (2-lb. can, 1.56.) DROMEDARY CAKE MIX WHITE 33¢ DEVIL FOOD 29¢ 16-oz. 14-oz. pkg. EXCITING OFFER! ALL STAINLESS STEEL TVY PLACE SETTING 4 pieces only 60¢ Brands: The Midde MAYONBELLS pl. 35c qt. 63c SAFEW YOUR NEAREST SAFEWAY 300 Outboard Motor Reported Stolen in SA Theft of an outboard motor worth $300 by burglars who entered the private garage of Mrs. William Perry Brown, 1118 W. 27th st., Santa Ana, was reported in police there today. A sport coat valued at $20 was taken from the Santa Ana cafe; here an employee was reported missing at the same time, police said. Three hub caps and two fender skirts, all valued at $40 were removed from a parked car belonging to Bert M. Smith, 609½ N. Ross st., Santa Ana. There were almost 20,000 banks in the United States in 1920, but the number dropped sharply with the depression. Today the total number is under 15,000. January, February, 1952, had eight declarations of intention. Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY MORNING, MAR. 8, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Exam Given for Investigators Several marketing enforcement investigators will be hired soon by the Department of Agriculture to fill existing vacancies. A civil service examination is scheduled for May 2, with April 10 as the final day for filling applications. These investigators make sure that handlers of agricultural products are licensed, and investigate violations of the state laws relating to marketing of agricultural products. Candidates need two years' experience in the wholesale marketing and distribution of any agricultural products, except milk. Graduates in agricultural economics also are accepted. The monthly salary range is $310 to $376. Applications and information may be obtained from the nearest Department of Employment office, or State Personnel Board offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. A Pottsdam, N.Y. man is credited with introducing the first standardized quart milk bottle in 1884. Previously, the milkman poured milk from his can directly into customers' pitchers. REDUCING FREE demonstration with this ad. Cut it out now. Our Reducing Roller Machines help you to lose 1 to 30 lbs safely. Known the world over to have taken more weight from the body than any other reducer made. Men's and ladies' Depts. Bring a friend. It's fun to reduce. Free Dem. with this Ad. Phone Anaheim 4793 at Brackman's Baths, Massage and Colon Irrigation Health Office, 717 S. Los Angeles St. SAFEWAY Guaranteed MEATS ROUND STEAK lb. 79¢ BONE IN. Cut from U.S. Gov't graded CHOICE beef, aged to peak of perfection. BONELESS ROUND STEAK U.S.CHOICE Gov't Graded Beef. lb. 85¢ GROUND BEEF Freshly made from selected lean beef STEAK lb. 79 BONE IN. Cut from U. S. Gov't graded CHOICE beef, aged to peak of perfection. BONELESS ROUND STEAK U. S. CHOICE Gov't Graded Beef lb. 85¢ GROUND BEEF Freshly made from selected lean beef. Cooks up juicy and flavorful. Packed in Visking casing. Special value lb. 39¢ RUMP ROAST BONE IN. U. S. Choice Gov't graded Beef. lb. 75¢ SIRLOIN TIP Cut from U. S. Choice Gov't graded beef. STEAKS OR ROASTS lb. 89¢ WIENERS SOMERSET SKINLESS No. 1 quality, packed in Cello. Special value. 1-lb. pkg. 49¢ BEEF LIVER Sliced or in piece. Rich in vitamins. b. 69¢ BEEF TONGUE Delicious billed. Economical, tasty. b. 45¢ BEEF HEARTS Excellent to stuff and bake. b. 35¢ FILLET OF SOLE Captain's Choice. Ready for the pan. b. 49¢ GROCERY SECTION buys ... then shop at Safeway and save. 5-lb bag or table use. 45¢ 10-lb bag 89¢ NA BREAST OF CHICKEN 6½-oz. can 25¢ sandwiches. FRANCO AMERICAN 15½-oz. can 12¢ meals SPECIAL! ORN 12-oz. can 14¢ m packed. FOR THE KIDS! Get this Space Gun Sheets Flying Seavers! only 50¢ "p 4¼" Full details on SLENDER-WAY BREAD 22¢ Standard loaf Big Buys in Small Type American Cheese 2-lb leaf 95¢ Dutch Mill. For sandwiches. Breeze Cheese Food 2-lb leaf 79£ Lucerne Milk Vitamin D added quart carton 22½¢ Homogenized, Pasteurized, Grade A. Richer than state law requires. (Half gallon carton, 45¢) Lucerne prices in local milk marketing area only. Skippy Dog and Cal Food 15-oz. can 9¢ Comfort Tissue Toilet paper 4 rolls 37¢ 12-oz. can 14¢ Curly BAKERY SPECIAL Chocolate-Frosted Devil's Food Layer Cake Regular 72c SPECIAL PRICE 65¢ ½ cake, 33c Mrs. Wright's Bread large std. leaf 21c White or wheat. Freshly baked Breeze Cheese Food Lucerne Milk Vitamin D added quart carton 22½c Homogenized, Pasteurized, Grade A. Richer than state law requires. (Half gallon carton, 45c) Lucerne prices in local milk marketing area only. Skippy Dog and Cal Food 15 oz. can 9c Comfort Tissue Toilet paper 4 rolls 37c SWIFT'S BABY MEATS Strained or chopped. 3½-oz. can 19¢ BIG BUYS IN PRODUCE SECTION POTATOES IDAHO RUSSETS U.S. No. 1 quality. Packed in paper bag. 10 lbs. 49¢ APPLES WASHINGTON RED DELICIOUS Crisp, juicy, flavorful eating apples. 2 lbs. 29¢ FRESH CELERY UTAH TYPE Crisp, green, crunchy. For salad or to cook. 3¢ lb. ANJOU PEARS 2 lbs. 23¢ Northern grown. Firm, ripe, flavorful. FRESH DATES DEGLET NOOR 1-lb. pkg. 19¢ PRICES EFFECTIVE THURS., FRI., SAT., MARCH 5, 6, 7, 1953, AT SAFEWAY STORES IN THIS AREL. Right to limit reserved. No sales to doctors. Sales tax added to retail prices on takeable items. FEWAY 135 S. LEMON ST., ANAHEIM