anaheim-gazette 1963-01-23

---Letters to The Editor--- Since the effective date of the nickel letter, January 7, I believe all users of the mail should dedicate themselves to help the Postal Service modernize its operations, a step-at-a-time, but without delay. Big mailers have already adopted many modern mechanical devices to speed the mail and cut handling costs, but postal developments have lagged far behind what could have been done. How high are postal costs? This year total appropriations for the postal establishment are 4.5 billion dollars. How much is that? Well, the whole Government of the United States, including national debt service and veterans benefits, was run on only a little more than that amount in 1923-33 — approximately 5 billion dollars. Costs Quadrupled People were cussing about high taxes even then, of course, but the point is that this upward sweep has taken place in such a short span of time. Just since the end of World War II, postal costs have about quadrupled. With only one slight interruption, they have risen from $1.1 billion in 1945 to an estimated $4.5 billion for fiscal 1933. If that postal cost experience were to continue and postal technology remain largely unchanged, budget requirements in the next 17 years would reach an appalling level. The Postmaster General himself is the source of that view. Can the Postal Service cut its costs per unit? I say it can. Look what has been done by at least one major communication service, and by some of the outstand country. Done about it? There are other ways to communicate than by mail, and other ways to distribute papers, magazines, packages and information. Another rate hike or two will greatly increase the attraction of alternate means. Even the banks can now sort and distribute checks, coast to coast, despite the infinity of illegible signatures, on a virtual "no hands" basis. The advance of electronics makes possible adoption — on a step-by-step, progressive basis — of means which will lift the load from people's backs, which will relieve them of visual and manual sorting — and slash costs. We can help their offices get most of the mail out early in the day, and spread their own personal mail, payments of bills, etc., throughout the month. We can be more accurate in the use of zone numbers and more careful to address mail legibly. We can support the many mail user groups that are encouraging the post office to modernize. We can also have something to say when we talk to our Congressmen, and we can support our Senators in any coming studies. John K. Herbert 420 Lexington Ave. Dear Sir: For a school project I am doing a notebook on narcotics, alcohol, and tobacco. If you do any newspaper articles on the subject, would you kindly them to me. Thank you very much for time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Lynda Wragg Dear Lynda: Thank you for your letter. Plaud your teacher for assisting you a notebook on this most important subject. Too youngsters are getting involved too young an age in the habit use of one of these. I understand that at least fourth of our high school students drink and or smoke. J. Edgar Hoover says that per cent of all major crimes year were committed by students 18 years old and younger. May I suggest you use my school library's Reader's Guide your search for articles. My zines have many stories on big three you mentioned. Research from city newspapers you must do yourself. Few professional newsmen have the time find your materials for you; sure your teacher wants you develop for yourself one of scholar's best tools, the ability do disciplined research for self. Thank you for your letter. Richard W. Boh If that postal cost experience were to continue and postal technology remain largely unchanged, budget requirements in the next 17 years would reach an appalling level. The Postmaster General himself is the source of that view. Can the Postal Service cut its costs per unit? I say it can. Look what has been done by at least one major communication service, and by some of the outstand country. A long-distance telephone call from coast to coast that can be made today for $2.23 cost $16.50 in the nineteen twenties, just before the telephone company began to automate its service, gradually, progressively, a stage at a time until now from almost any phone in the country you can dial direct to almost any other. In this time, by the way, telephone employment has multiplied 2½ times to 730,000 men and women. The A.T.T. could not have tackled it all at once; it could not have done it all unless the changes had been made a step at a time. Few Improvements The Postal Service, by contrast, having also obtained its first mechanizing equipment in the twenties, has not spent any important amount in improving basic processes of sorting, handling and distributing mail. The Post Office reported to Congress in 1962 that from 1961 through 1962, a period of 12 years, it has spent only $41.9 million on research and development and only $80 million on major mechanization, or a total of $122 million. The department said it had 183 machines in 85 offices. Contrast these figures: Of every $100 in appropriations, the Post Office spends only 33 cents for research, development and mechanization. Private industry, on the other hand, spends an average of $3 out of every $100 for research alone. And these: The Post Office has told Congress that its investment in mechanical equipment per employee is $700. For all U.S. industry, the average is $2,000 per employee. Distribution Adifferent story of handling distribution costs is found in the food chain business. One example: The A&P had 15-700 stores in 39 states in the 1930s and found the numerous small locations eating up profit opportunities. By 1962 it had consolidated its stores to 4,400 supermarkets. $8 Years Ago This Week The local paper of Longmont, Colorado, has this to say about some Anaheim fruit taken there by Dr. Bardill: "Samples of California fruit left in our office and also at Bemis jewelry store, are beautiful enough to capture the heart of an anchorite. There are two varieties of oranges, lemons, limes, raisins, two varieties of figs and some others, the names of which we do not now recall. The "seedless orange" which is larger than the common orange and never reaches the northern market, is a perfect beauty." The assignees of the Santa Ana Bank have placed the Olden ranch in the hands of Mr. John Hanna for sale. The tract consists of 440 acres of very fine land and will be sold in small tracts at reasonable figures. Mr. C. A. Blackman has sold his Westminster place and removed with his family to Anaheim. He has bought an interest in the blacksmith shop on Lemon Street, the firm now being Arthur and Blackman. By a vote of $1 to 21 the stock holders of the Cajon Irrigation company refused to entertain the offer of compromise made by the Anaheim Water company. As a result the suit in which the latter company is plaintiff has been set for trial before Judge Rolfe on March 5th. It rained on Wednesday at Napa, Vallejo, Petaluma, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Chico, Yreka, Marysville, Colusa, Salinas, Merced, Healdsburg, Stockton, Watsonville and other points. It was but a light storm. Mr. Louis Schorn of Anaheim has purchased a half interest in a German opera company to row evening at Kroeger's Admission 50 cents. The artiste the company are said highly complished musicians. $5 Years Ago This Week Engineer H. Clay Kellogg in town on Monday in connection with the meeting of the W Board. He said there was over feet of water in the Yorba voir is completed and will be led to its height of 46 feet due to the next two months. Th ese has decreased to less than inches. An abundance of water now being run from it for driigation in this part of the trict. Mrs. Grank Gates has predeed the public library with selection of handsome plants, have been placed in the front door of the room in the building occupied by the life on Los Angeles Street. The consist of poinsettias, palm other varieties of ever plants, and make a most attractive display. Why is not the time ripe for ing up the discussion of lishing a well-equipped house? Other towns not so laud Anaheim have these necessary adjuncts to civilization, and seems proper that this city should be similarly equipped. A total costing from $10,000 to $15 will fill a long felt want and obviate the necessity of carriage sick out of town for such ment as could be given them. It would moreover be a point investment. Why not agitate subject and see what can be engaged in announcing Louie Kroger to Miss Pine Windshield? The engagement is announced of Louie Kroger to Miss Pine Windshield. Distribution Adifferent story of handling distribution costs is found in the food chain business. One example: The A&P had 15,700 stores in 39 states in the 1930s and found the numerous small locations eating up profit opportunities. By 1962 it had consolidated its stores to 4,409 supermarkets in the same 39 states. In doing so it multiplied its floor space, the volume of business done and the number of customers served. Employment tripled in the same period. By contrast, the Postal Service in this motor age maintains 35,000 distribution points. In Westchester county, famous as the "bedroom community" for commuting New Yorkers — overwhelmingly the two-car family type — there is on the average one post office for each 4,040 residents. The county has 59 post offices and 150 branches where mail is handled almost precisely as it was in 1890. What's more, these 200 postal service stations are less than 2½ miles apart. With such a history, why should we expect anything different in the future? But can anything be It rained on Wednesday at Napa, Vallejo, Petaluma, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Chico, Yreka, Marysville, Colusa, Salinas, Merced, Healdsburg, Stockton, Watsonville and other points. It was but a light storm. Mr. Louis Schorn of Anaheim has purchased a half interest in the Buruel Point Flouring Mill. It is understood that he paid $7,500. Mr. Schorn is an expert miller and will doubtless do much to enhance the fame the mill has already acquired. Dr. Henry D. Cogswell of San Francisco has offered to donate a drinking water fountain to the city of Los Angeles. A committee of the council has been appointed to confer with the doctor's attorney, Mrs. Clara S. Foltz. Although 6086 votes were cast in Los Angeles county at the last election, only 3100 poll taxes were collected for the year ending March 1, 1882. A more rigid syste of collecting this tax seems to be indicated. A performance will be given by ANAHEIM GAZETTE TELEPHONE: PR 2-1800 Published Wednesday of each week at 259 East Center Street Anaheim, California Legal Adjudication No. A 22441 VIRGIL PINKLEY, Editor and Publisher Entered as second class mail matter under the act of March 2, 1979. All rights herein are reserved. SUBSCRIPTION: $3.00 per year, payable in advance. Member, California Newspaper Publishers Association Editor--- and tobacco. If you have any newspaper articles on this subject, would you kindly send them to me. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Lynda Wragg Dear Lynda: Thank you for your letter. I apologize your teacher for assigning you a notebook on this most important subject. Too many youngsters are getting involved at too young an age in the habitual use of one of these. I understand that at least a quarter of our high school students think and or smoke. J. Edgar Hoover says that 43 per cent of all major crimes last year were committed by students aged years old and younger. May I suggest you use your school library's Reader's Guide in your search for articles. Magazines have many stories on the three you mentioned. Research from city newspapers you must do yourself. Few professional newsmen have the time to read your materials for you. I'm sure your teacher wants you to develop for yourself one of the scholar's best tools, the ability to disciplined research for one's self. Thank you for your letter. Richard W. Bohrer "My teacher talks about that new approach, but it's the same old one to me." The basest of all things is to be afraid. William Faulkner Aristotle For Y President John F. Kennedy engaged in the political fight his life today as he drives to cure passage of his sweeping legislative program. The success or failure on the score with the 88th Congress will have major effects on the 1960 election when Mr. Kennedy hopes to win another four years in the White House. Leading "must" legislation with the President includes the following: 1—Tax reforms and a large tax reduction to individuals and corporations. 2—Federal aid to education. 3—Medical care for the elderly financed through Social Security. 4—New farm controls for dairy products, cotton and feed grains. 5—Foreign aid. 6—Assistance to unemployed youths. 7—Expanded unemployment compensation. 8—Changes in labor laws, especially those dealing with strikes. There will be other bills introduced for the Administration too, but the foregoing head list. What is the outlook at the moment? The President has high hope that tax reductions will stimulate the nation's economy. Campaign Promise He hopes that it will lead greatly reduced unemployment, bring a boom in investor capitals and really "get the country moving ahead." The latter was a campaign promise in 1960 which h Sheim Memories German opera company tomorrow evening at Kroeger’s hall, admission 50 cents. The artists of the company are said highly acclaimed musicians. 55 Years Ago This Week Engineer H. Clay Kellogg was town on Monday in connection with the meeting of the Water Board. He said there was over 30 feet of water in the Yorba reservoir is completed and will be filled to its height of 46 feet during the next two months. The seepage has decreased to less than three inches. An abundance of water is now being run from it for day irrigation in this part of the district. Mrs. Grank Gates has presented the public library with a collection of handsome plants, which have been placed in the front window of the room in the chamber building, occupied by the library at Los Angeles Street. The plants consist of poinsettias, palms and other varieties of evergreen plants, and make a most attractive display. Why is not the time ripe for taking up the discussion of establishing a well-equipped hospital here? Other towns not so large as Anaheim have these necessary adjuncts to civilization, and it seems proper that this city should be similarly equipped. A hospital costing from $10,000 to $15,000 will fill a long felt want and willivariate the necessity of carrying the sick out of town for such treatment as could be given them here. Would moreover be a paying investment. Why not agitate the subject and see what can b done? The engagement is announced Louie Kroger to Miss Pauline Kinchmer, the rivacious cashier. at Fischel's candy kitchen. The wedding takes place after lent. Miss Clara Moseman was here this week from Los Angeles visiting friends and relatives. She was a guest of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Lewis. Ben Kraemer was in town Tuesday from his ranch at Placentia. He reports a fine rain and says prospects are bright for all kinds of crops. Bobby Mills was out Sunday driving his spirited team of reservoir which he pronounces in blacks. He drove to the Yorba first class condition. Roman Wisser is out again after being confined at home several days with inflammatory rheumatism. CLUB DATES OWN FIESTA Western’s Spanish Club will hold a Spanish Fiesta on Friday, Jan. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. Spanish food will be served and games will be played. Games will include darts, breaking a pinata, a money toss, fortune telling, bowling pins, and a cake walk. Prizes will be given to the game winners. The Spanish Club officers are Sharon De Zemplen, president; Sharon Fairchild, vice president; Sheila Chaney, secretary; Melaine Hatch, treasurer; and Frank Cabral, publicity chairman. Mr. Ventura Cornejo is the club sponsor. After the festival Western will play a basketball game against Anaheim High. 20 Years Ago This Week A total of 51 of an inch of rain up till Wednesday evening brought the season’s total rainfall to 6.91 inches, according to gauges maintained by the Anaheim Union Water company. This was compared with 8.80 inches at this time last year. Five vacancies in appointive office two on the library board and three on the planning commission, were made by Mayor Charles C. Mann and confirmed by the city council Tuesday evening. Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Reid, wife of the Anaheim chamber of commerce secretary, who died Saturday morning following a six-month illness, were held from the chapel on Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. Thomas Walker of the Presbyterian church officiating. Requiem high mass was held from St. Boniface church Thursday morning for Peter Weber, resident of Anaheim since 1907 who died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Schumacher Monday afternoon. Twelve Anaheim residents attended the special cooking class of the Southern Counties Gas company Monday evening at Santa Ana. Mrs. Clem Backs and Mrs. Blanche Epstein of this city won prizes. A son was born yesterday at St. Joseph hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lawrence. Miss Lilah Schulte of West Orangethorpe and Miss Laura Handcock of this city were weekend guests of friends in San Bernardino list. What is the outlook at the moment? The President has high hopes that tax reductions will stimulate the nation’s economy. Campaign Promise He hopes that it will lead to greatly reduced unemployment, bring a boom in investor capital and really “get the country moving ahead.” The latter was a campaign promise in 1900 which had not yet been met. Undoubtedly there will be some tax reductions, but there will be much pressure from Republicans and conservative or Deep South Democrats to effect non-military spending cuts by the Federal government to a substantial degree. If tax reductions of say 8 billion dollars are made, many Congressmen feel that cuts in federal spending should be made something in the order of 3 to 4 billion dollars as a minimum. Alas some will favor making the proposed tax reductions effective later this year, or at the beginning of 1964. There will be much debate about tax cuts, but they will be made. They are essential. They are too high in many categories and really serve as a gigantic brake on business and expanded investments which provide more jobs. Mr. Kennedy is off to a good start with his legislative program by having the House Rules Committee number 15 instead of 17. This should mean that most measures will be passed out of the committee on to the floor of the House which is somewhat more conservative than the preses Senate. Education Aid There probably will be some additional federal aid to education, but not as much as Mr. Keene. juncts to civilization, and it seems proper that this city should be similarly equipped. A hospital costing from $10,000 to $15,000 will fill a long felt want and willivariate the necessity of carrying the sick out of town for such treatment as could be given them here. It would moreover be a paying investment. Why not agitate the subject and see what can b done? The engagement is announced Louie Kroger to Miss Pauline lineberger, the vivacious cashier. WHAT DO YOU SAY, OLD GIRL? — American playboy, Clive, played by Leigh Gutteridge, cheerfully offers a disdainful Mrs. Watson-courtnidge (Shirley Moll) a drink while good-furred Franlein Schneider (Sally Brown) hands ready with the glasses. The three supporting actors help to create the comedy relief in "I Am a Camera," a fast-moving drama combining pathos and mirth while telling the story of a confused girl who covers up her frustrations with a flippant manner and one love affair after another. (Daily News Photo) WHY CAN'T YOU BE GOOD? by Jack Arnold, lectures in portrayed by Dee Burns, after fish smile. The scene is from ed by the Orange Theatre G in Berlin of the 1930's at the three-act drama will run Feb Theatre, 172 N. Glassell, Oran calling June Maxwell, 633-2935 For Your Information By Virgil Pinkley Editor and Publisher PRESIDENT'S LEGISLATIVE PLANS SUCCESSES AND FAILURES STATESMEN VS. POLITICIANS TAXES, LABOR, STRIKES, FARMS President John F. Kennedy is urged in the political fight of life today as he drives to seepage of his sweeping legislative program. The success or failure on this issue with the 88th Congress will major effects on the 1964 election when Mr. Kennedy hopes in another four years in the House. Induding "must" legislation with President includes the followTax reforms and a large taxation to individuals and corporations. Federal aid to education. Medical care for the elderly, need through Social Security. New farm controls for dairy acts, cotton and feed grains. Foreign aid. Assistance to unemployed workers. Expanded unemployment compensation. Changes in labor laws, especially those dealing with strikes, are to be other bills included for the Administration but the foregoing head the latter is the outlook at the moment. President has high hopes tax reductions will stimulate nation's economy. Campaign Promise hopes that it will lead to reduced unemployment, a boom in investor capital really "get the country movehead." The latter was a cam-promise in 1960 which has been met. Medical proposals. Advocates will keep pecking away on this score and maintain one of the largest and most effective lobbies in Washington and throughout the nation. The professional educational core is a strong and tough one. It applies psychological warfare at all times! Medical care for the aged probably will be passed in the Senate along the lines desired by the President, but is likely to be rejected by the House. Sen. Humphrey, D., Minn., for example, says that passage of this bill in the House probably will have to wait until 1964. But this does not mean that the White House will lessen its efforts. In fact, Mr. Kennedy sees it as a leading issue now and in the future. Foreign aid, which has a whopping lobby at home and abroad, will be passed, but in somewhat reduced amounts. The nation at long last realizes that there is much waste and inefficiency in this necessary program. In short, we apply the wrong plans in too many parts of the world and the people who administer this program leave much to be desired. New Farm Measures supported by the economic facts of life. Virtually every settlement has led directly or indirectly to inflation despite statements made to the contrary by any source. Jan. 17, 1963 Putting on Play (Continued from Page 1) Jewish girl comes face to face for the first time with the ugleness of anti-semitism, and simultaneously falls in love with a gigolo. A perfectionist in every detail, Sherman Moll spent long hours acquaintying the cast with the personalities of the characters before even beginning to rehearse. Now, with the play well into its fifth week of rehearsal, he never stops correcting, changing and polishing. Besides character portrayal Jewish girl comes face to face for with its many facets of voice inflection, facial expression and gestures, attention must be given to stance, walking, position and handling of props. A Hundred Ways “There are a hundred ways to smile, a hundred ways to say President has high hopes tax reductions will stimulate economy. Campaign Promise hopes that it will lead to reduced unemployment, a boom in investor capital really "get the country move ahead." The latter was a campaign in 1960 which has not been met. Unhappedly there will be some reductions, but there will be pressure from Republicans conservative or Deep South conservatives to effect non-military cuts by the Federal government to a substantial degree. Reductions of say 8 billion are made, many Congressional that cuts in federal spending should be made some in the order of 3 to 4 billion dollars as a minimum. Also, will favor making the pro-tax reductions effective last year, or at the beginning of 2014. There will be much debate and discussion on tax cuts, but they are made. They are essential. Are too high in many categories and really serve as a tactic brake on business and induced investments which promote jobs. Kennedy is off to a good start with his legislative Program driving the House Rules Committee number 15 instead of 12. Should mean that most measures be passed out of the committee to the floor of the House which is somewhat more conservative than the present one. Education Aid Here probably will be some normal federal aid to educa-but not as much as Mr. KenForeign aid, which has a whopping lobby at home and abroad, will be passed, but in somewhat reduced amounts. The nation at long last realizes that there is much waste and inefficiency in this necessary program. In short, we apply the wrong plans in too many parts of the world and the people who administer this program leave much to be desired. New Farm Measures There will be new farm measures. The Administration knows it is weak in many farm areas. Measures to help dairy products, cotton and feed grains will encompass large segments of the agricultural community. Legislation here will be aimed largely at pure political considerations. Aid in some form to unemployed youths will be provided. Also, there will be minor adjustments in unemployment compensation generally. Here again the legislation will be aimed squarely at the 1964 elections. Any prolonged strikes, or new strikes, will heighten the national demand for corrective legislation. In this field I would hope that our representatives in Congress would indeed be statesmen and not politicians, but this probably is far too much to expect. Some of these strikes not only endanger our national security but their settlement leads to higher wages, and greater costs for articles produced. This makes it more and more difficult to compete with goods and equipment produced abroad. Now if production kept pace with rising costs a proper balance could be maintained, but this has not been the case for many years. Most labor settlements made during the past 18 months have been announced as non-inflationary ones. But this is largely nonsense and cannot be A Hundred Ways "There are a hundred ways to smile, a hundred ways to say no and a hundred ways to stand," says Sherman, "but only one way will do for a specific scene." And he often makes his point by leaping into the scene himself to illustrate. Although a hard driver, Sherman has the respect of the performers, who take his direction seriously and work endlessly to reach the highest point of perfection. A particularly hard worker is Dee Burns who plays the light-hearted Sally Bowles. Dee, a resident of Stanton, is a long-time member of the Guild and has floated among other groups playing both large and small parts. A serious, introspective girl offstage, she is completely at ease when she's "on," and performs with grace and vitality. Cast opposite her as author Christopher Isherwood is Jack Arnold of Garden Grove, also a member of the Guild. An outstanding actor, Jack's clean-cut appearance puts him in demand for many roles. pealing gigolo, Fritz Wendel, is new in acting but has already mastered the German accent his part requires. His natural charm and good looks is sure to appeal to the feminine part of the audience. Elaine Ulbrich, a cast in the role of the sensitive Jewish girl, Natalia Landauer, has done local television work and so portrays Natalia with the ease and realism that comes from experience. A Professional Also experienced, having acted professionally in New York, is Sherman's wife, Shirley, who plays Mrs. Watson - Courtnidge. Sally's anobblish mother. Shirley doesn't act much anymore, preferring to do her playing with their five children, but she offered to fill in when the play lost two Mrs. Watson's in a row. Another role that suffered from "drop-itis" is the part of Fraulin Schneider, the landlady, now Also experienced, having acted professionally in New York, is Sherman's wife, Shirley, who plays Mrs. Watson - Courtnidge, Sally's anobblah mother. Shirley doesn't act much anymore, preferring to do her playing with their five children, but she offered to fill in when the play lost two Mrs. Watson in a row. Another role that suffered from "drop-itis" is the part of Fraullein Schneider, the landlady, now filled for the fourth and last time by Sally Brown, a diminutive actress with a big talent, who has also done considerable acting in these parts. Cast as Clive, an American playboy, is Leigh Gutteridge of Anaheim, a good-natured person who can turn out a superb performance and still find time to provide comedy relief off-stage. No less important are the members of the production staff, the backstage artists who rise money, build sets, sew costumes, peddle tickets and handle publicity. Supporting Sherman in producing the play are John Gent, stage manager; Lillian Leitio, set design; Hal Saltzman and John O'Neil, set construction; Arlene Cummings, publicity; June Maxwell, tickets, and many others. Each job has its share of headaches and catastrophes. But whether it's a dress that won't zip seconds before cue, a tape recorder that threatens to quit, or a leading lady who shows up with laryngitis, it all seems worthwhile when the lights dim, the curtain goes up and the finished proudct goes into operation for the pleasure and entertainment of an appreciative audience. Yes, indeed, even in little theater the play is most certainly the thing.