The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 3

WASHINGTON Merry-Go-Round Senate Investigation Threat Forces Canada To Reverse Policy on Survey for Air Route By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN i WASHINGTON, March 8. Here is the inside story on how the army finally got permission to improve and develop a new shortcut air route over the prairies of Canada to Alaska. Last Sunday night Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois telephoned to Undersecretary of War Robert Patterson. "If the army doesn't act on this immediately," Senator Lucas said, "I'm going to start a senate investigation within 24 to 48 hours.

It's about time we knew whether the Canadians were with us or not. I'm a friend of the president's and a strong administration supporter, but if he doesn't act, the senats is going to." The senator from Illinois was referring to the fact that two days before a Northwest Airlines plana had left to pioneer the new air route over Canadian prairies, had been stopped by Canadian officials, Impounded for 48 hours and then forced to return to the United States. Lucas' threat was sufficient. Early next morning Whits House Secretary Marvin Mac-Intyre phoned him to "hold his horses," that everything would be O.K. A few hours later the Northwest Airlines plane flew back to Canada to begin setting up ground crews, radio equipment, and technicians, not for a commercial route but on behalf of the army.

Canadian Yankee The man who has caused countless delays to the army in getting a commercial airline to pioneer this route Is C. D. Howe, Canadian minister of munitions and supply, and acting minister of transport. C. D.

Howe is a native American, born In Waltham, and educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Later he migrated to Canada and applied his New England shrewdness to building grain, elevators and pulp mills. Today he and Premier Mackenzie King are the two strong men of Canada. Hows has no objection to the, U. S.

army flying over Canada, but like good many U. S.British businessmen he is looking beyond the war. And he seems adamant against a U. S. commercial airline getting a foothold over any part of Canadian territory especially a route which after the war will be the short-cut over Alaska to Asia.

And he haggled for several weeks, while precious time passed, vital to the strengthening of Alaska. On the other hand the army finds that a commercial airline, accustomed to flying under winter conditions, can develop air routes quickly and efficiently, permitting the army to concentrate on other things. That is why Northwest Airlines finally will do the job for the army. (NOTE: On the American side of the negotiations, the air corps got only the most dignified and circumspect help from General Stanley Embick, a coast artilleryman, who feels toward the army's ground forces as the admirals do toward the battleship.) 'Office of Good Grammar' Archibald MacLeish, noted poet, librarian of congress and chief of the office of facts and figures, now has the job of censoring all (Continued on Page 5. Column 5) What Snnta Ana Thinks: 'THEY'RE SWELL! THEY'RE A OPINIONS VARY WIDELY ON PARKING METERS But Most of Drivers Interviewed Don't Like New Plan (Editor's note While San Bernardino's city council was debating whether or not to install parking meters on a trial basis, the City of Santa Ana adopted the use of these devices.

Because Santa Ana is comparable to San Bernardino in size, and has a downtown parking problem of equal seriousness, The Sun assigned one of its reporters to visit the neighboring city and conduct a survey of the effect of parking meters there. He studied their Influence on the volume of parking, on business and on the public mind. Here follows the account of his findings.) By JAMES K. GUTHRIE "They're swell!" "They're a nuisance!" "They are of great benefit to busi ness!" "They drive our customers to other towns!" So it goes the discussion of the merits of parking meters in the City of Santa Ana. The meters have been In opera tion in the Orange county seat for a full week now, and have accom plished at least one thing the solution of the problem of finding a parking space in the downtown shopping area.

CURBS DESERTED Santa Ana, prior to the estab lishment of the meters, was known in the words of business men as "the city without a parking space." Since that time it is almost always possible to find parking spaces anywhere in the downtown section. Customers of most stores seem to appreciate the ability to find convenient parking spaces, according to the majority of business people of the city. Employes of stores and offices object to the plan because it keeps them from parking on streets Immediately adjacent to the heart of the business district. Store owners themselves seem to like the plan because it provides a faster customer turnover, and cuts down the amount of time a clerk must spend on each customer, since buyers are less apt to stand around in indecision if they have a limited amount of time. Some stores and businesses are even capitalizing on the plan by offering to furnish the coins for their customers' parking meters.

In Santa Ana 1,004 parking meters have been installed on the principal business streets. They are In force from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on week days and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

on Saturdays. They do not operate on Sundays. The meters are adjusted to re ceive either pennies or nickels. A penny will buy 12 minutes' time and a nickel a full hour, A dial and clock hand show the amount of un- elapsed time, at the end of which a red sign bearing the word "via lation" flashes into view. Patrolmen and motorcycle officers make hourly checkups on all meters under the supervision of Sgt.

E. B. Sherwood, of the Santa Ana police department. This Sun reporter, assigned to investigate the reaction to the park ing meters in a city of comparable size to San Bernardino, interviewed 57 automobile drivers chosen at random on the main streets of Snnta Ana. A small majority of i.

secede from the union?" I V. GRIN AND BEAR IT ByLichty CrOT AW "Any of yo' folks care to SECTION TWO INLAND EMPIRE MORROW AIRCRAFT LEASES piiiiiaii nil I if DitifcsK Wt hi A mid-day scene along Fifth street, Santa Ana's principal thoroughfare in the downtown shopping district, shown in the top photo. Note that virtually all parking space is occupied. At the lower left, Sgt. W.

E. B. Sherwood of the Santa Ana police department writes out a ticket for a fair motorist who, it seems, has over-parked, and may have to settle with the court. At the lower right is a scene along Main street, just two blocks from the main downtown intersection, where employes of stores formerly parked their cars. Notice the meters.

them, 30 to be exact, expressed approval of the meters, the consensus of their opinions being that in tho long run they save substantially on tires and gasoline by alleviating the necessity for driving around blocks repeatedly in search of a parking space. The others, 27 in number, were quite emphatically opposed to the plan, branding it as a nuisance, "a municipal graft," and an unfair added expense for already heavily taxed automobile operators. In the principal business district "A furlough from worry" is the keynote of the Santa Fe railroad's program for protecting tourist travel to San Bernardino county and the rest of California, one of the Btate's most important all-year industries, T. B. Gallaher, passen ger traffic manager, said yesterday upon his arrival from Chicago.

"Each of the Santa Fe's eastern agencies is acting as an outpost to impress upon the public the fact that the attractions of the golden state are more Important to them this year than ever before," he said. "We feel that a furlough from worry Is going to mean a great deal to the nation during 1942. For that reason, Santa Fe has expanded its advertising schedule in the Interest of travel for recrea tion, health and morale, "Our national loaders have urged that the United Slates should profit by the experience of our allies who learned early in the war that too long hours at high pressure work resulted in decreased production. "Periodically we all need revital izing, and California provides an infinite variety to suit individual needs." S. F.

IKS FOR TOURISTS 'is AND THE the blocks between Fifth and Seventh streets and Main street and Oak street every businessman, banker and professional man interviewed expressed complete satisfaction with the parking meter plan, although nearly all of them admitted that their employes objected to being forced to put their cars in lots or else park them as far as seven or eight blocks away during business hours. All agreed that on the first day that meters were in operation business was at one of the lowest MONDAY 1 WHITNEY POINTS TO CITY'S ADVANTAGES FOR INDUSTRY Transportation, Other Assets to Defense Projects Cited Advantages of San Bernardino as an industrial area, particularly in regard to national defense industries, are reviewed In detail by Clyde C. Whitney, manager of the San Bernardino office of the Security Title Insurance Guarantee Co. in an article appearing in the company's financial and statistical bulletin. Mr.

Whitney calls attention to San Bernardino's network of railroad and highway facilities, water resources, Industrial sites and other industrial attractions. He evaluates also the importance of San Bernardino county as a whole to the defense effort, citing Its wealth of minerals and the newer advantage of housing priorities in many of its communities. The article follows: "As California is becoming pro gressively more Important in its part in the war activities of the United States both as a producer of war materials and as the commercial center through which most materials and arms must pi'ss before reaching the battle areas of the Pacific, the relative advantages of various California counties are being evaluated by progressive Industrialists. "The County of San Bernardino, DAILY ORANGE BELT NEWS MORNING, MARCH 9, wet points in years. The downtown streets were virtually deserted as motorists and customers apparent ly staged a short-lived revolt against the idea.

By the second day, however, business had returned practically to normal and has remained at normal or better than normal since. Officially, the City of Santa Ana is well pleased with the results of the first week of operation. According to Earl Lentz, chief of (Continued on Page 11, Column 7) Clyde C. Whitney, manager of the Security Title Insurance Guarantee Co. In San Bernardino.

because of Its many obvious advantages, is receiving special attention as an industrial area as evidenced (Continued on Page 11, Column 2) ry 1942 County Selected for National Educational Test; Federal Expert to Be Present The advisory committee of the San Bernardino county demonstration center, one of two centers designated in California to promote inter-American solidarity, will assemble today for its initial meeting, at which the county program will be launched. The committee will be addressed by Miss Helen Heffernan, field representative of the national ln-ter-Amerlcan cultural program, through which the United States is fostering friendly relations with J'-iin-American nations. The committee will meet at 4 p.m. in the office of the county superintendent of schools, at the courthouse in San Bernardino. Mrs.

Ruth Reed, county school supervisor who is serving as coordinator of the program, will preside. DELEGATES INVITED Miss Heffernan was granted a leave of absence as chief of the division of elementary education, state department of education, to function as field representative for the program In the western states. Prominent citizens in San Bernardino, Redlands, Colton and Ontario have been asked to serve on the advisory committee. The San Bernardino county school system is one of two selected in trie state as demonstration centers for the program, and one of 20 chosen in the nation. Inter-American cultural programs will be drafted and tested In the demonstration centers and then introduced in schools throughout the nation.

TO VISIT SCHOOLS Miss Heffernan will spend three days this week in San Bernardino county, visiting schools and attend ing meetings to aid in launching the program. The program is sponsored by the (Continued on Page 11, Column 4) Two Shorthand Classes Opened Two shorthand courses are being offered at San Bernardino Valley Evening Junior college. An advanced class, with Mrs. Virginia Holmes Moses as instructor, meets Wednesday at 7:30 o'clock in Room 20 of the administration building. This class was organized as a refresher course, open to new students at any time at the consent of the instructor.

The speed required is 80 to 120 words per minute. A class in which dictation is given at the rate of 50 to 60 words is offered on Monday and Thursday nights by C. E. Christopher in Room 18 of the administration building, at 7:30 o'clock. This class is using Leslie, Book II, and is open to new students this week.

Both instructors are members of the commerce division of the junior college. Youth Severely Hurt In Automobile Crash Fred Munoz, 16-year-old Redlands High school student, suffered a pos sible fracture of the pelvis in an automobile collision near his home, 1132 Calhoun, street, county hospital attendants reported yesterday. What's Doing Today 10 a.m. County board of supervisors, courthouse. 12 noon Real Estate board, Elks clubhouse.

12 noon American Legion past commanders, Eichenberg's cafe. 4:30 p.m. Advisory committee, county demonstration center, superintendent of schools office, courthouse. 7:30 p.m. General Welfare card party, 748 Third street.

7:30 p.m. Carpenters' local, Labor temple. 7:30 p.m. Redwood auxiliary, Carpenters' local, Labor temple. 7:30 p.m.

Elks lodge, Elks club building. 7:30 p.m. Phoenix lodge, Masonic temple. 7:30 p.m. Damascus lodge, Odd Fellows temple.

7:30 p.m. A.Z.A., Temple Emanu El. 7:30 p.m. Women's Ambulance Defense corps, Sturges Junior High school. 7:30 p.rrf.

San Bernardino Com munity chorus, high school Cafeteria. 8 p.m. Pioneer society card party, Log Cabin. PAN-AMERICAN AMITY GOAL IF SCHOOL GHDUP SECTION TWO INLAND EMPIRE NEW IN U.S. NAVY Griffith Thomas Clark, 18, of Highland, who has enlisted in the U.

S. navy and is now in training at San Diego. Highland Youth Sent To San Diego for His Training Griffith Thomas Clark, 18, of Highland, has enlisted in the U. S. navy and is now in training at San Diego.

Clark is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Clark, of North Palm avenue, Highland. He attended Highland schools and was graduat ed from San Bernardino High school in February, 1941, complet ing his high school course in two and one-half years.

Clark majored in agriculture, and was a prominent member of the Future Farmers of America, serving as president during his junior year in high school. His purebred sheep took many trophies at the Los Angeles County fair and other exhibits. Since his graduation, Clark had been studying mineralogy at night school, and at the time of his en listment he held a position with the General Paint Co. A charred body, identified tentatively as that of Robert Morrison, 36-year-old Beaumont rancher, was found in the smouldering ashes of his ranch home early yesterday fol lowing a fire which destroyed the structure. Possibility of foul play was investigated by Deputy Sheriffs Harold Simpson and C.

F. McCracken, when authorities were unable to locate the dead man's automobile. Dr. John Miller yesterday studied records of dental work, seeking positive identification of the victim. Lysle Jacobs, acting chief of police at Beaumont, said there was no doubt the body was that of Morrison.

Mr. Morrison, member of a well-kvown pioneer family, lived alone at the ranch, four miles from Beau mont and two miles south of High way 99. His brother, Herbert W. Morrison, is a bank teller at Beaumont. The ranch is one of the oldest in the district, its surrounding acres being planted to grain.

Neighbors saw flames coming from the ranch at about 2 a.m. and summoned equipment from the forestry fire station, but the house was almost destroyed before the blaze could be extinguished. The body was taken to the Emmerson mortuary in Beaumont. Deputy Coroner Seymour Cash is assisting in the investigation. Guild to Stage Costume Drama The Guild players of San Bernardino will present "Aaron Slick From Punkin Crick," a rural comedy by Lieut.

Beale Cormack, on March 25, 26 and 27, at their studio of the theater, 1339 North Mount Vernon avenue, under the direction of Billy Wise. The comedy is written in the style (Continued on Page 11, Column 1) RUBBER RUBBER RUBBER RUBBER RUBBER RUBBER STAMPS STAMPS STAMPS STAMPS STAMPS STAMPS Sun Printing and Publishing House 430 Court St Ph. 2121 1 viV Mm 1 1 msm 1CB IS HIE HNS SITES PLANT ON ARMY i BASE LAI TO BE VACATED Plane Production Will Continue At Rialto Store Buildings And Tri-City Airport Removal of the Morrow-Aircraft corporation's production machinery to store buildings in Rialto and to the Tri-City airport southeast of San Bernardino will be started today, Howard Morrow, president of the corporation, said last night. The $75,000 Morrow plant, erected more than a year ago on East Third street between San Bernardino and Redlands, occupies land on the site acquired by the government for the new $20,000,000 army air corps repair depot. Mr.

Morrow said the army has asked him to vacate the premises this week. The Tri-City airport was leased as a final assembly field the wood-plastic Morrow planes, and as a flight test and experimental base. Most of the Morrow production machinery will be set up in a number of store buildings leased in Rialto. BRIEF INTERRUPTION Abandonment of the East Third street building and moving of equipment will not delay production more two or three days, and will not affect the status of any of the company's 100 employes, Mr. Morrow said.

No plans for constructing a new factory have been made as yet, he said, indicating that the use of the structures in Rialto and the Tri-City airport might be temporary. The airport is owned jointly by Miss Evelyn (Pinky) Kilgore and Joseph A. Brier. They operated a C.A.A. flight training school there (Continued on Page 11, Column 7) Argonauts Will Sponsor Comedy Drama March 13 Professional and non-professional actors will appear together Friday in the "Cat O' Nine Tails," to be presented at the San Bernardino Valley Junior college auditorium by the Argonaut club.

The play Is a comedy featuring Miss Ruth Wells as Mrs. Gordon; Miss Marie Vanouse as an agent for the federal bureau of investigation; Bryson Amos, comedian; Miss Muriel Hasting and Miss Marcella Marcey, who supply the love interest; Milda Heifetz, in the role of Bridget, the cook; Louise Speler.her daughter; Hardie Hardenburg, playing Mr. Gordon, the hard business man; Ernie Speier, son of the Gordons; Floyd Wells, the old caretaker. Miss Vanouse, as a G-woman, demonstrates the female sex can do other things than make a home look brighter. Miss Hastings and Miss Marcey are given the task of showing what the young set is thinking, while Speier, as the son (Continued on Page 11, Column 2) Art Group Will Hear Bachmann Barton Bachmann, widely known Riverside musician who has won distinction as an amateur photographer, will speak at the San Bernardino County Art association's meeting Tuesday night at the social hall of the junior college.

Mr. Bachmann whose photograph "Mexican Pottery" is permanently on exhibit at the Royal Salon in London, will discuss artistry In photography. He Is the author of an article in the current Issue of the Photo Art Monthly, a magazine devoted to photography. Another of his pictures will be added to the permanent collection of the Brook lyn museum. Mr.

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