anaheim-gazette 1953-03-19

Small Electrical 'Traffic Cops' Police Sounds in Telephone Sets Electrical "traffic cops," some of them no bigger than pennies, take up where the voice leaves off in certain telephones served by Pacific Telephone. These devices—called varistors—are used where voice transmission problems exist, in public telephone and in operators' headsets. They also are being used in new telephones gradually replacing older types in Southern California, and in the Army Signal Corps' new field telephones. Works Automatically The varistor automatically subdues shouts and amplifies whispers. It controls the flow of current just as a policeman controls traffic. In telephones distant from the central office where the voice level is weak, the varistor permits a relatively large amount of voice current to be transmitted. On the other hand, in telephones near the central office the varistor absorbs part of the voice current, smoothing out sounds to a more easily understood level. This teleponic common denominator has been used many years to arrest clicking sounds in operators' headsets. But controlling voice transmission levels is a brand-new development, for the varistor. The device was developed at the Bell Laboratories. It is manufactured by Western Electric. Made By Pill Press A reworked medical pill press stamps out the discs, three-fourths of an inch across and a little thicker than a penny in some types, at the rate of 18,000 per hour. Previous methods limited production to a mere 300 per hour. Varistors are made of a composition of silicon carbide crystals, graphite, clay and water. The mixture is pressed into discs, fired in a special furnace, coated with copper and equipped with wire terminals. The varistors then are shipped TELEPHONIC "OOPS" — Penny-sized varistors in telephone equipment subdue shouts, amplify whispers, acting as telephonic "traffic cops." Hourly Wage Rates Adjusted Upward At Northrop Upward adjustments in the rate range structure and wage schedules of hourly paid personnel at Northrop Aircraft's Anaheim division will become effective March 23, Richard R. Nolan, Northrop-Anaheim manager, announced this week. Nolan said changes will increase by five cents per hour the maximum paid to Northrop-Anaheim's factory personnel in labor grade one and establish new and higher labor grades and rate changes in certain job classifications. In addition, continued Nolan, the adjustment makes permanent two of the three cents per hour cost-of-living bonus currently held by Lions Club Richard' by burden of Benjamin wisdom and experience; ebrated almanac; s Anaheim Lions club through a student or writings of Franklin B. Baker of Long college. Dr. Baker, who superseded leg in the infant war II and had died in 1948 through polio, was introduced Chairman Ball Franklin, Dr. Baker. Last American own life and best ever writer from rags to riches international eminence. Appearances In: To Franklin," the industry and frugal enough to apply to (1) Keep our or debt, legally; (3) be industrious, Of the paid quipped: "Men are not fatain, but by the laud. Dr. Baker pointed Franklin was not only sharp man of business had his human side named him as the ap-ter of the service club first service club was adelphia Junto, or Franklin to promote of businessmen. Promoted Useful Since Franklin retired he had ample time to many useful projects, being the paving of streets and the orgi-the first police and nents, a hospital and city of Pennsylvania. Religiously, Franklin Dr. Baker termed a "erican—a skeptic, but finally he was a De Governor Loses Assistant to Sen. Tom Kuchel SACRAMENTO (CNS)—M. F. Small, Governor Warren's department secretary, has resigned to become U.S. Senator Thomas H. Kuchel's administrative assistant. Warren, in announcing the resignation, said: "Senator Kuchel has requested me to release Mr. Small from state service. I have agreed to do so as soon as his work can be taken over by a successor." "I regret losing Mr. Small who is a very able and conscientious public servant." However, I recognize the need of Senator Kuchel to have someone in Washington who is thoroughly familiar with the government of our state, and the problems confronting it. Although it will be a personal loss to me, I am happy to cooperate with the senator." Anaheimer to Defend Speaking Title Today Roland Hiltscher of Anaheim is one of the students representing Fullerton junior college in the first conference forensics meet at San Bernardino valley college today. He is entered in the radio speaking division of the contest. Other defending champions from Fullerton are Lalira Lee Bowie, Fullerton, in women's extemporaneous speaking, and Ronald Thaheld, Brea, in oratory. Jeri Hendrix of Buena Park is entered in the woman's extemporaneous division also. Sensational Savings Opportunity TIRES TIRES 33 1/3% OFF ★ TRADED FROM BRAND NEW CARS ★ DRIVEN LESS THAN 500 MILES ★ MOST MAKES AND SIZES SPECIAL EASY CREDIT TERMS — COME IN TODA AT ALL UNION OIL DEALERS FISHER & HANSEN, Distributors 413 South Vine — Anaheim 3225 Lions Club Hears Talk on 'Poor Richard' by Long Beach State Prof "Poor Richard," who bore the burden of Benjamin Franklin's wisdom and experience in his celebrated almanac, spoke to the Anaheim Lions club last Friday through a student of the life and writings of Franklin, Dr. Clarence B. Baker of Long Beach State college. Dr. Baker, who suffered a crippled leg in the infantry in World War II and had the other crippled in 1948 through an attack of polio, was introduced by Pro-Man Chairman Bill Walker. Franklin, Dr. Baker said, wrote: "Last American success story is own life and, to date, it is most ever written. Franklin has from rags to riches and international eminence in 42 years." Appearances Important "To Franklin," the speaker said, industry and frugality were not enough to apply to business. He believed a businessman should avoid the appearance of lacking industry and frugality. Four precepts included in the almanae as ways to wealth were (1) Keep our or debt; (2) live frugally; (3) be industrious; (4) be smart. Of the past, Franklin quipped: "Men are not saved by faith, but by the lack of it." Dr. Baker pointed out that Franklin was not only the razor-sharp man of business—that he had his human side, also. He named him as the apostle of American business and the originator of the service club idea. The first service club was the Philadelphia Junto, organized by Franklin to promote the interests of businessmen. Promoted Useful Projects Since Franklin retired at 42, he had ample time to promote many useful projects, among them being the paving of Philadelphia streets and the organization of the first police and fire departments, a hospital and the University of Pennsylvania. Religiously, Franklin was what Dr. Baker termed a "typical American—a skeptic, but pious." Originally he was a Deist. Optimists to Hear Talk on Insurance "The High Cost of Automobile Insurance", is the title of a talk to be presented tonight at the dinner meeting of the Optimist Club at the club house in Anaheim. The principal speaker will be Hugh Symington, underwriting manager of Farmers Insurance. NO FASTER TRAIN UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD EAST GO DIRECT—GO UNION PACIFIC SALT LAKE CITY CHICAGO CREYNENE DEVER OHANA LAS VEGAS Streamline "CITY OF LOS ANGELES" Earliest arrival in Chicago...convenient for connections to all the East! Go Pullman—choice of accommodations, finest of Lounge Car and Dining service. Go Coach—reserved seats with leg rests, special Cafe-Lounge Car. UNION PACIFIC STATION—ANAHEIM Telephone 3519 To The Public SOUTHERN CALIFORNI To The Public SOUTHERN CALIFORNI The following is copy of a letter which we have sent to all The wage issue in this continuing Strike, and the explanation of why it is impossible for Management to go beyond the offer of liberal increase already accepted by the C.I.O. Union, is further dealt with in ads appearing in the papers on Monday, March 16th or Tuesday, March 17th. In this letter I want to return to and to deal, I hope finally, with the compulsory Union membership or "Union Security" issue. We continue to hear from some of you who have not returned to work, as well as from others, the fear expressed that Management may yet "give" on this issue and that you will be confronted with the danger of penalties which these Union Leaders might then have the power to impose upon you for your loyalty to your job. The purpose of this letter is to remove once and for all any doubt or fear that the present management of this Company will ever consent to the imposition upon you of compulsory Union membership. First of all, we refuse to do something which we do not have the right to do, under the excuse that we "could get away with it"; that "it is the easier way out"; that "the public would rather have you impose Union membership on your employees than to be bothered, threatened and inconvenienced by a strike"; and that "the governmental authorities will O.K. the Union Shop if you say the word." All of those arguments have been made to us. Then they were backed up with the force, the threat of violence, and the great public injury which this strike represents. THAT WHICH IS DEMANDED IS WRONG AND THE USE OF FORCE AND VIOLENCE (THE UNCONTROLLABLE POWER OF A STRIKE), TO GET IT, MAKES IT DOUBLY WRONG. The great majority of Edison men and women, and we are sure that (under a secret ballot) the great majority of the Union's members, are and would be against being compelled to join a Union. As for the Managers of the Edison Company, we realize it would be much easier at this moment to say yes and thus get rid of the strain of this Strike and purchase a little more time at the expense of the freedom of our fellow-employees. We would still have our jobs. For years now, business managers have given way in the face of threats of force. The managers could always rationalize and justify their action by arguments which essentially are sure that (under a secret ballot) the great majority of the Union's members, are and would be against being compelled to join a Union. As for the Managers of the Edison Company, we realize it would be much easier at this moment to say yes and thus get rid of the strain of this Strike and purchase a little more time at the expense of the freedom of our fellow-employees. We would still have our jobs. For years now, business managers have given way in the face of threats of force. The managers could always rationalize and justify their action by arguments which, essentially, amount to saying that might makes right, and that the easier SO WILL YOU STAND UP For many years now, the American people have felt the menace and encroaching powerful leaders of pressure groups. Most of us of irresponsible and reckless men. We have declaimed against seeing the burdens of rising taxes and other costs and the loss of "WHAT CAN WE DO? IF ONLY WE HAD A CHANCE TO THIS TREND OF AFFAIRS!!" Well, customers of the Edison Company, here is such a chamore control over your electric service to such reckless and irryour health, welfare and safety, you can let us know that you in their opposition to the imposition of compulsory union menarduous work through long hours in attempting to maintain th of these union leaders who are trying to interrupt it. It is your p which serves you. Exchange, of Los Angeles. Symington's appearance was arranged by Frank J. Doretti of the Optimist Club through the services of Western Insurance Information Service of Los Angeles 12 Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA as part of the casualty insurance industry's state-wide safety and information program. The word "witch" is allied to "wit" which formerly meant "to know." 38th NATIONAL ORANGE SHOW San Bernardino MARCH 19TH THRU 29TH "Happy Holidays" theme depicted in dazzling displays made with millions of golden oranges will thrill everyone! See 4-H Junior Fair, Auto Show, home, farm and commercial exhibits galore. Entertainment day and night. ENJOY SCENIC TRIP VIA PACIFIC ELECTRIC motor coaches in comfort through heart of Orange Empire to San Bernardino. Relax and rest while you ride. No driving strain—no parking fees. Ask your agent or operator about the convenient, economical service from your locality. GO PACIFIC ELECTRIC Public Served By CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Public Served By CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY we have sent to all employees of Southern California Edison Company: BUT ALWAYS THERE COMES A TIME WHEN TO YIELD FURTHER IS TO SURRENDER. IN OUR OPINION, THIS IS SUCH A TIME. HERE IS WHERE WE MUST TAKE A STAND. WE CANNOT AND WE WILL NOT SELL OUT THE LOYAL, HARD-WORKING, CONSCIENTIOUS PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO WORK WITH US IN THIS COMPANY, AND WHO ARE NOW WORKING LONG, ARDUOUS AND VERY TIRING HOURS TO KEEP SERVICE GOING, WHILE THEY ARE SAYING TO MANAGEMENT: "HOLD THAT LINE; DO NOT SELL US OUT TO THIS LITTLE GROUP OF IRRESPONSIBLE UNION LEADERS." OUR ANSWER, WE REPEAT, IS, "WE CANNOT AND WE WILL NOT DO SO." These men have forced this strike, not to remedy any wrong, not to attempt to correct some injustice, great or small; but simply and purely to get more power for themselves. Since, we understand, consent of Management is necessary for this Union to get what it is asking, it is Management who would bear the responsibility for doing this great injustice to our fellow-workers. We cannot give that which is not ours; and the freedom of our employees is not ours to give. To consent to this grab for power by these men who have shown themselves desperate and reckless enough to call this strike, which threatens health, safety and welfare, would be a betrayal which is simply unthinkable. This is not heroics. This is not a grandstand play. This is simple common sense and "square-dealing,"—a stand taken by men who will. I assure you, never give in to these men in face of these threats, and now, speaking for myself only, I will further assure you that I will resign my position as President of this Company before I will give my consent. In other words, if the consent of the President of this Company is required in order to impose compulsory Union membership upon the employees of the Company, that consent if it is ever obtained will be obtained from some President other than the undersigned. STAND UP AND BE COUNTED? We have felt the menace to their liberty from the demands of the advancing re groups. Most of us have deplored this rise of naked power in the hands of declaimed against it; and repeatedly through these years, many of us, costs and the loss of freedom and opportunity for our children, have said: HAD A CHANCE TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED AGAINST Any, here is such a chance. If you want to help prevent the transfer of still such reckless and irresponsible men as those who are now threatening us know that you support the Management of the Edison Company compulsory union membership on those who are now loyally performing apting to maintain this vital electric service for you, over the opposition interrupt it. It is your problem quite as much as it is that of this Company W. C. Mullendore, President Southern California Edison Company