oc-plain-dealer 1925-01-24

ASCOT TRACK REOPI APPLICATIONS NUMBER 200,000 Rush On For 1925 License Plates; Pink Slips Save Delay Applications received by mail by the State Motor Vehicle Dept. for 1925 motor licenses have already reached the 200,000 mark, according to the touring department of the National Auto club. Will H. Marsh, chief of the division of motor vehicles, in a recent communication stated that delivery of the plates for these applications will be made about Feb. 2. In mailing in applications to Jack Petticord Can Drive Again Jack Petticord can drive again on A. A. A. tracks. The American Auto Ass'n has removed the disqualifications against him and he is now a recognized driver. This is not a reinstatement, says Val Haresnape of the Contest Board. Leon Duray and Frank Lockhart, however, were both reinstated a few days ago. DIVISION OF REVENUES IS UNSETTLED STORM R AGAIN TAX Breed 3c Gas Introduced Yes Roundly Sce A storm of objection crease in the gasoline two to three cents a yesterday in a bill in Senator A. H. Breed o is rising all over the For once, the oil con the general public are rebellion against a pro Applications received by mail by the State Motor Vehicle Dept. for 1925 motor licenses have already reached the 200,000 mark, according to the touring department of the National Auto club. Will H. Marsh, chief of the division of motor vehicles, in a recent communication stated that delivery of the plates for these applications will be made about Feb. 2. In mailing in applications to the state vehicle department motorists are urged to send the pink ownership slip with the white registration blank. When pink slips cannot be located the applicant may forward white slip on which places will be mailed after proper verification has been made. It is obvious, however, that this method will be much slower, as considerable time will be needed to properly verify ownership where pink slip is missing. According to the department, the state highway commission has given its hearty endorsement to the new constrict pay law placed in operation under its direction. Discussing the constrict road camp situation the report received by the club goes on to say "Much greater relief could be given the prison situation and far more benefit accomplished for state prisoners by getting more prisoners into road camps. If this method of construction is to be extended, it should be by direct legislative appropriation to finance each camp for a two-year period, or the highway funds used for this purpose should be relieved to the extent of the saving to the prison funds." USED CAR LOT OPENED BY GROVE H. R. Grove has leased part of the big lot opposite the showroom on East Center-st and is using it for used cars. The lease was made from William Sperber, Jr., who still has ample room for parking cars. Grove has a good variety of used cars, particularly of the smaller makes, which are being offered at attractive prices. Taxes to raise $10,000,000 annually in combination with a $25,000,000 bond issue were recommended this week by Gov. Richardson's highway committee of nine. However, four methods of raising revenue are suggested: Successive bond issues to the amount of $200,000,000 over 15 years or more; ad valorem taxes on the state's general property to produce at least $10,000,000; direct legislative appropriations of at least $20,000,000 each two years, and increased taxes on gas, licenses and weights. The committee finds itself unable to agree on the proper apportionment of future expenditures between the 13 southern counties and the northern 45. In the former group 57 per cent of the registration is found, while 60 per cent of future expenditures will be required in the latter group. The highway between Orange and San Bernardine will not be accepted by the State Highway Commission as a state highway. The request of the three counties concerned has been denied by the committee. Arrowhead lake may be reached by the Waterman canyon or the route via Cajon Pass and Heasler at this time but skid chains are necessary via both routes. Ice skating is to be had. Two or three inches of snow reported at this lake. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Confidence Comes First The market is literally flooded with Radio Equipment. Prices apparently representing great bargains and claims of alluring accomplishments are held out on all sides. In such a situation it must be noted that there is no reason to believe that any of these factors will affect revenue. Taxes to raise $10,000,000 annually in combination with a $25,000,000 bond issue were recommended this week by Gov. Richardson's highway committee of nine. However, four methods of raising revenue are suggested: Successive bond issues to the amount of $200,000,000 over 15 years or more; ad valorem taxes on the state's general property to produce at least $10,000,000; direct legislative appropriations of at least $20,000,000 each two years, and increased taxes on gas, licenses and weights. The committee finds itself unable to agree on the proper apportionment of future expenditures between the 13 southern counties and the northern 45. In the former group 57 per cent of the registration is found, while 60 per cent of future expenditures will be required in the latter group. The highway between Orange and San Bernardine will not be accepted by the State Highway Commission as a state highway. The request of the three counties concerned has been denied by the committee. Arrowhead lake may be reached by the Waterman canyon or the route via Cajon Pass and Heasler at this time but skid chains are necessary via both routes. Ice skating is to be had. Two or three inches of snow reported at this lake. The most economical little salesman is a Class Ad in this paper. Introduced Yes Roundly Scroll A storm of objection creases in the gasoline two to three cents a day yesterday in a bill introduced Senator A. H. Breed or is rising all over the country. For once, the on command general public are rebellion against a protest. Assemblywoman Grissis of Bakersfield says: "As I see it, the result is not how to raise money funds, but why. The public have stood for tax on gasoline, but I will follow the action of Massachusetts in any legislation increase present gasoline tax shected. In Massachusetts vember the people vote increased taxation as reported a 2 cent gas tax by a rate of 270,000." "The present gasoline effect a sales tax, and we are many advocates of taxation, the extinction which I have ever heard for that sort of tax was per cent, whereas this is if increased to 3 cents or equal to 20 per cent or al price. The present is equivalent to 12 1-2 pts. the value of the commute This is a high ad valorem ennouncement in the government in terms essentials such as these considers ten per cent of of the tickets sold suffice online is a staple common necessity and a higher tax is unwarranted and uneconomic principle." "Using 1924 revenues mated 1925 revenues as total gasoline tax imposed on existing law amount $263,803,422 would be during the ten year period with 1926. For a period registration recurrent an additional revenue $134,916,599. Federal per year to $2,750,00 per year and stage revenues of per year, a combined total 500,000 for ten years, are included in the foregoing c." "The total revenue from foregoing sources would be $220,021, or an average $43,000,000 annually." "If a gasoline tax of 1 gallon should be added to ent tax an additional reduce $131,907,711 would be from 1926 to 1935. If an proposed, $2 is added to institution fees, an addition reduce of $50,311,880 would rived." "In addition to these it has been suggested that it has been suggested tha..." Confidence Comes First! The market is literally flooded with Radio Equipment. Prices apparently representing great bargains and claims of alluring accomplishments are held out on all sides. In such a situation you must look for those characteristics—sound and assuring—that command confidence—confidence not only in the merchandise, but more particularly in the dealer, whose judgment and recommendation must be depended upon. My knowledge of radio—based on long experience and a policy of exhaustive test of all apparatus, justifies the unreserved confidence of a multitude of satisfied customers. LET ME SERVE YOU ON THIS BASIS Remember that my business has been established in Anaheim since March, 1912. I have been experimenting with RADIO since 1914, and have been handling RADIO apparatus since 1919. It has always been my policy to handle only the best radio merchandise, irrespective of price or dealers' discount. My laboratory is second to none in Orange County. I Will Give My Personal Advice on Any Radio Matter Anaheim Ignition Depot A. BEVILLARD, Prop. 218 S. Los Angeles St. Phone 489 PARAGON CROSLEY GREBE KENNEDY USED FORDS ON AND EXCEPTION Manager McNelly of the Sales Co.'s used car department reports that the concern hand an exceptionally good of used Fords, from which act, including coupes, and a sedan. These Fords have been pleately overhauled, repaired furnished with good tires tras including in some cars stall axles, motomotor springs, etc. Mussey's grade, on the San Diego, is now being and no traffic is permitted. Travel to Ramona or Juvised to go either by mad condido and San Pasqual by way of Descanso and maca, both routes being condition. The work on grade is scheduled to be plied by March 15. Tea and coffee are be not nourishment. Plant Dealer Automobile Sect Anaheim, California, Saturday, January 24, 1925 REOPENS TOMORROW WITH STORM RISING AGAINST TAX Breed 3c Gas Tax Act Introduced Yesterday, Roundly Scored A storm of objections to an increase in the gasoline tax from two to three cents as proposed yesterday in a bill introduced by Senator A. H. Breed of Piedmont, is rising all over the state. For once, the oil companies and the general public are united in rebellion against a proposed state act. PEOPLE WE HAVE NEVER THE YOUNG MASHER IN THE BPO WHO ALWAYS INSISTS ON PURCHASE ELDERLY LAIDES Introduced Yesterday, Roundly Scored A storm of objections to an increase in the gasoline tax from two to three cents as proposed yesterday in a bill introduced by Senator A. H. Breed of Piedmont, is rising all over the state. For once, the oil companies and the general public are united in rebellion against a proposed state act. Assemblywoman Grace S. Dorris of Bakersfield says of the tax: "As I see it, the real question is not how to raise more highway funds, but why. The motoring public have stood for the 2 cent tax on gasoline, but I am sure they will follow the action of the voters of Massachusetts in the event any legislation increasing the present gasoline tax should be enacted. In Massachusetts last November the people voted down increased taxation as represented by a 2 cent gas tax by a majority of 270,000." "The present gasoline tax is in effect a sales tax, and while there are many advocates of that form of taxation, the extreme limit which I have ever heard suggesten for that sort of tax was about two per cent, whereas this sales tax, if increased to 3 cents per gallon is equal to 20 per cent of the rental price. The present 2 cent tax is equivalent to 12 1-2 per cent of the value of the commodity sold. This is a high ad-valorem tax. Even the government in taxing nonessentials such as theater tickets considers ten per cent of the value of the tickets sold sufficient. Gasoline is a staple commodity and a necessity and a higher ad-valorem tax is unwarranted and unsound in economic principle. "Using 1924 revenues and estimated 1925 revenues as a base, a total gasoline tax income under the existing law amounting to $263,803,422 would be obtained during the ten year period beginning with 1926. For the same period registration fees would bring an additional revenue of $134,916,599. Federal aid amounting to $7,750,000 per year and bus and stage revenues of $600,000 per year, a combined total of $33,-500,000 for ten years, are not included in the foregoing estimate." "The total revenue from all the foregoing sources would be $432,-220,021, or an average of over $43,000,000 annually." "It if a gasoline tax of 1 cent per gallon should be added to the present tax an additional revenue of $131,907,711 would be derived from 1926 to 1935. If as has been proposed, $2 is added to flat registration fees, an additional revenue of $50,311,080 would be derived." In addition to these proposals it has been suggested that there INSPECTIONS REQUIRED OF GUEST CARS No non-resident motor car will be registered or will license plates be issued to any applicant without first submitting the automobile to the inspection of Motor Vehicle Officers or to duly delegated peace officers who will be assigned to this detail, according to a statement issued by Will Marsh, Superintendent State Motor Vehicle Department to the theft bureau of the National Auto Club. This statement was made in the wake of a story printed in various newspapers throughout the state to the effect that cars of non-restrictions would be registered by auto clubs without inspection of motor numbers or titles. This haphazard method of registration, according to Marsh, would pull down the bars to the Ten inches of sand at Big Bear lake area in popular. Motorist trip to this point should be used from the Cushenbury gravey proper as snow in spots. The most economical man is a Class Ad ANY STOLEN CARS IN YOUR GARAGE? Observing the law on the part of one private garage owner has just resulted in the recovery of a high-priced stolen car, according to the Auto Club of So. Calif. License numbers, the number of engine and other data valuable in tracing stolen cars should be placed on blanks furnished by the police department by the owner renting a garage. This enables the authorities to check on the renter and make sure that the garage is not being used to conceal stolen property. One of the first things to be done with a stolen automobile is to hide it until it can be altered, by repainting, defacing engine number, etc., for resale. Usually the thief rents a private garage for a hiding place. This is the reason the city ordinance demands reports from private garage owners. BAIL SCALES FIXED Pedestrians who violate the new Los Angeles traffic ordinance must have $5 ball ready. Drivers' hall fees already have been fixed, scaling from $10 to $100, according to offense. An ordinary cold will run its course in four or five days; anything we may take will cure it "In addition to these proposals it has been suggested that there will be an increase in fees for trucks which would bring in receipts of many millions of dollars. Leaving entirely out of consideration, the other increases would bring the grand total, counting all receipts under the present law to $614,432,812. Increased truck fees, plus probable increases in bus and stage fees, would bring the total revenues to more than $700,000,000. All these millions would have to come out of the pockets of California motorists, again excepting Federal aid. In view of this it seems to me that the motoring public has a kick coming if the legislature attempts to enact the proposed legislation." USED FORDS ON AND EXCEPTIONAL Manager McNelly of the Motor Sales Co.'s used car department reports that the concern has on hand an exceptionally good stock of used Fords, from which to select, including coupes, roadsters and a sedan. These Fords have been completely overhauled, repainted and furnished with good tires and extras including in some cases Ruxtail axles, motometers, side springs, etc. Mussey's grade, on the way to San Diego, is now being paved and no traffic is permitted over it. Travel to Ramona or Julian advised to go either by may of Escondido and San Pasqual grade or any way of Descanso and Cuyanaca, both routed being in good condition. The work on Mussey's grade is scheduled to be completed by March 15. Tea and coffee are beverages, not nourishment." WITH NINE EVENT CARD BAN ON MAGNETO LIGHTS POSTPONED W. H. Marsh, chief of the state division of motor vehicles, announces that his department does not wish to work a hardship upon the thousands of automobile owners in demanding that the changing of their lighting systems from magneto to either battery or Presto-light be done immediately. The time has been extended to March 1. However, this will be the last date upon which a car with lights operated off the magneto will be permitted to operate in this state. The legal department of the National Auto club calls attention to the following state regulations regarding lights on automobiles: Lights must be shown from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Two head and one tall light are required and a red light visible from the front is prohibited. An approved dimming device is required. A tall light is required on all parked vehicles unless the street has sufficient light to reveal objects 200 feet distant. Spot lights must not be adjusted to throw a beam more than eight inches wide. MANY STARS WILL FLASH PAST FANS Schraeder, Ormsby, Davidson and Others at Big Re-opening The Ascot Speedway will be re-opened tomorrow afternoon with one of the old-time bunches of stars and a card that should tickle the spine of every fan who has any tickle left in him. The speed kings will include Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids, In., George Beck of Chicago, Cliff The legal department of the National Auto club calls attention to the following state regulations regarding lights on automobiles: Lights must be shown from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. Two head and one tall light are required and a red light visible from the front is prohibited. An approved dimming device is required. A tall light it required on all parked vehicles unless the street has sufficient light to reveal objects 200 feet distant. Spot lights must not be adjusted to throw a beam more than 2 inches above the roadway at a distance of 100 feet. 1924 VIOLATIONS NUMBER 67,256 During the calendar year 1924, according to a report of Will H. Marsh, chief of the State Division of Motor Vehicles, 67,256 persons were convicted of violating the Motor Vehicle Act, an increase of 35 per cent over 1923, when convictions numbered 49,845. The licenses of 250 persons were revoked and of several hundred other persons suspended. Speeding was the offense of 40,145 and 14,285 were convicted of driving fecklessly. CROWELL'S BUSINESS GROWS H. P. Crowell, whose used car business has grown from a few cheap Fords to 14 machines, including Buicks of recent models, is preparing to receive on his lot on North Los Angeles-st the cars of authorized dealers taken in on trade-ins which he will resell. This business has been allowed to be passed up for some months past, says Crowell. By combining, dealers can save themselves the heavy overhead expense of separate lots. Schraeder, Ormsby, Davidson and Others at Big Re-opening The Ascot Speedway will be reopened tomorrow afternoon with one of the old-time bunches of stars and a card that should tickle the spine of every fan who has any tickle left in him. The speed kings will include Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids, Is., George Beck of Chicago, Cliff Bergue, Floyd Roberts, Ralph Ormsby, Indianapolis dirt track champion, "Fuzzy" Davidson, "Curley" Young, George Howard, etc. The Italian Colony Victory Crown dash, Golden State Sweepstakes, in 15 laps, and seven other events will comprise the card, which Manager Jack White is arranging for the crowd. The track this week was much rougher than before, but Manager White hoped to put it into condition in time for tomorrow's race. One of the interesting figures will be "Speed" Cantlon, of Detroit, who learned the racing game under Henry Ford's speed ace, Frank Kulick. M. Goto, the Jap, who has been seen frequently on the track, will also compete. HIGHER GAS TALK GROWS Talk of higher gas prices in California has been renewed with the announcement that advances have been made or are in prospect through the territory east of the Mississippi. No man has any right to contemplate marriage until his doctor has pronounced him physically fit. When better automobiles are built, Buick will build them For twenty years, the Buick Valve-in-Head Engine has been a powerful factor in Buick performance. It makes a smaller quantity of gasoline give up more horsepower. Valve-in-Head means "Buick ahead"—on hills and in volume of sales Motor Sales Co., Inc. DISTRIBUTORS FOR NORTHERN ORANGE COUNTY 128 S. LOS ANGELES ST, ANAHEIM, CA