The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 68

DECEMBER 4, 1932. PART VI.l 4 SUNDAY HORNING Auto Manufacturers Express Qptimism Over Prospects for Business as SCENIC WONDERLAND IN LOS ANGELES BACK YARD 1933 Nears ONE MONTH LEFT OF DUCKSEAS0N Shooting Broken Up Due fd fjong Warm Spell RAY TAKES OVER NEW Mt. Pacifico Offers Motorists Panoramic View of Scripts of future motion pictures MHMHemMMv ii ii ii Himm ii "fcrTnrmpr, i i r'r i mm an i i i i.ir 1 1 Many Quail Still Being Found by Nimrods Fresh Water Fishing Ended Last Wednesday BY FRANK M. BOCK WAY Storms up north during the last week, which sent new flights of ducks and geese south, and considerably cooler weather in Southern California should make the final month of the duck season good. There have been plenty of birds in Southern California since the season opened on November 1, but they have never been stirred up enough, due to unusually warm weather throughout" last month, to make duck hunting anything more than average.

True, some shootert have returned with limit bags. But the general rule has been fair hunting only. MANY DUCKS RESTING A report, accompanied by photo- graphic evidence, indicates that due to the lack of storms and cold weather up north there were practically countless numbers of ducks and geese resting before starting their southern flight. One report '( 1 tAr rt 1 stated that tens of thousands of aucics and geese were resting in the Tule Lake region. From Crystal Wells.

Pete Peter-. son of Dyas's learned that, due to cooler weather, better shooting was predicted the remainder of the season. Fair to good shooting has been 4 had at that club. I III Great numbers of ducks are re ported at the Mecca Duck Cluh in the Salton Sea area. A good shoot was had last week-end and on Wednesday.

QUAIL SHOOTING GOOD Quail hunting continues eood. It has been good since the season started November 15 Peterson, ac companied by Dr. Fred J. Fitzger DUTY HERE Buick-Olds-Pontiac Manager Returns Visit to Detroit Zon From Announcement of the appoint ment of Thomas M. Ray as Los Angeles zone manager for the xiuitft.

vjj.ua A1J. Pontiac Sales Corporation was made last week in Detroit by R. H. Grant, vice president and general manager in charge of sales 'of the B. O.

'organization. R. Jones, who had held this position here since the formation of the B.OP. organization last spring, has been named as zone manager for B.OP. in St.

Louis, one of the most important sales divisions of the corporation, ana nas already as sumed his new duties in the east ern city. Ray, who is widely known among automotive men in Southern Call fornia, is thoroughly familiar with his new duties, as he served as as sistant zone manager here for B.OP. since last spring. He joined the Gen eral Motors sales forces five years ago as zone manager in Ban Fran cisco for Oldsmobile and a little more than a year later came to Los Angeles as zone manager here for Olds, continuing ln that position untu tne consolidation of the Buick, uias. ana Pontiac zone offices here last spring.

Returning last week from Detroit, Ray brought word that an aggressive lea and merchandising program will be carried out in 1933 by jbuick, oias and Pontiac. "There was an encouraelnir note of optimism in. the convention of B.OP. zone and regional executives wnich I attended." said Rav yes terday. "We are hard at work now in the zone office here to carry out ine plans that were outlined to us.

There will be few if any cnanges in personnel at the Los Angeles zone office and we are confident that all three lines of cars will make an excellent showing during the coming year." Fire Fighting Cost Less in 1932 Season Fighting fires in the national for ests during the season just passed cost $3,000,000 less than In 1931, according to reports reaching tho Automobile Club of Southern Califor nia. Up to October 31, $986,888 was spent, as Compared to $4,219,174 for the calendar year of 1931, The burned area so far this year is acres, compared with 605,738 of last year. One fire in California was re sponsible for more than half of the burned area. This was the Matillja fire, which swept over 220,000 acres In the Santa Barbara National Forest during a period of cyclonic winds and low humidity. Unfavor-able weather conditions caused the California forests to suffer almost three-fourths of the total damaee suffered for all of the 148 national forests in the country.

The outing bureau of the Auto mobile Club of Southern California is continuing to warn campers, hunters and recreation seekers that the danger for the season is not yet over and the utmost care should be exercised in fire prevention by for est visitors. ivJi BY THE "TIMES SCOUT The Angeles National Forest, literally In the back yard of Los Angeles, holds more delight for the scenic-minded motorist than any other similar playground in America. There are winding side roads a few hours from the city streets that beckon one off to many pleasurable jaunts, Mt. Pacifico, north and east of Los Angeles and far back In the forest, offers a panoramic wonderland worth traveling many miles to see. It is easy enough to motor into this country during the dry season, but it Isn't advisable during the rainy season.

The roads, although safe enough when dry, would be slippery and dangerous after a little wetting. The route into this section at the present time is rather circuitous, but it is an interesting one and will more than repay the motorist look ing for a change of scenery. The Times scout party in a Hockne "sixty-five" sedan from the Paul O. Hoffman Company recently made this trip, going by way of Saugus, up Mint Canyon to Soledad Canyon, thence to Acton and then turning almost due east into Allso Canyon. LARGE COTTONWOOD GROVES Soledad Canyon, has some of the largest Cottonwood groves in Southern California, which in the fall of the year produce a gold and yellow color scheme that draws artists from all over the State.

The road is very good along through here and the motorist will encounter no LARGE COTTONWOOD Picture No. 1 shows lookout tower sedan on Mt. Pacifico, (3) K-jf h- rL -rr ald, hunted last Sunday in Ven- tura county and found plenty of game. S. W.

Jackson hunted around Winchester, bagged a limit bag and reported -the game plentiful According to Peterson, the best shooting for quail is being had on private property, which, of course. calls for permission from the own ers. The bandtailed pigeon season of fifteen days opened on the lstinst. Most of the shooters state that it is too early for really good shooting 4 at bandtailed pigeons in Southern California. However, good shooting j.

i -s- i fc, ji' A af jyin fjnww T-- XXXltic SHOWS POftBST 4 -4 tWIWHt SEWVIC6 ROAO tVjfo 1 W0V SHOWS CONTJNUWTON HOPEFUL VIEW OF TRADE TAKEN Dealers Well Stocked With Latest Car Models Millions Expended on New Output of Factories More Than 300 Factories to Exhibit at Parts Show DETROIT, Dec. 3. (Exclusive) It has been several years since the month of December has shown such encouraging prospects as the one just entered by the automobile In dustry. Manufacturers are Joyously onti mistic over the outloolc ahead, and are preparing for what they believe will be a rapid return to activities that will again place the Industry at a near normal position not later than the early weeks of spring, Satisfied that they are right In their individual and collective be liefs, manufacturers have willingly spent millions of dollars In produc lng complete lines of new cars and long before the close of the current month dealers, representing every company, will be stocked with cars for their showrooms as well as be ing busily engaged in filling orders already booked. PRODUCTION BEING SPEEDED 1 During the second week In De cember automobile employment will be at the highest point of the year.

In both General Motors and Chrys-1 ler corporation plants, production is now virtually at normal Plymouth reports orders for immediate delivery of about 15,500 of the new six-cylinder cars, which will necessitate capacity production schedule for the remaining weeks of the year, with a continuance Into January. The curtainwas drawn today for the first public showing of the new 1933 Buicks. The Buick plant in Flint is working at peak production to fill dealers' orders for cars for advance orders already booked. The new line includes a variety of wheel-base lengths, each equipped with a distinct line of body types. The line Includes models.

The manufacturing and merchandising program of the Chevrolet company for next year is a very ambitious one. Introduction of the bw models will be made early in the current month, and the present schedule calls for an initial output of 50,000. The Chevrolet is a unit of the big three triangle-Chevrolet, Ford and Plymouth where the automobile battle of 1933 will be, fought. MILLIONS EXPENDED The industry entered the final month of the year with the belief that the upturn in business in general and that of the automobile in particular has In this outstanding leaders have been willing to stake their beliefs with the expenditure of millions of dollars and with the arrival of a new year every automobile company will be pre pared to battle on even terms with any competitor. The field is a large one and ths replacement market was never greater than it is right now.

The advance guard of close to 10,000 manufacturers and wholesalers of automobile parts, accessories, reached Detroit today for the annual convention of the National Standard Parts which, with the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers' Association, will hold its annual meeting here next week. The exhibition is one of the largest trade shows of the country. More than 300 manufacturers will display their wares. PLYMOUTH PURCHASES MATERIALS Raw, Finished Supplies Valued at $12,000,000 Bought for New Car DETROIT (Mich.) Dec. 3.

(Exclu sive) Material purchases amount-inn to more than $42,000,000 will be made by Chrysler Corporation to be used In, the manuracture oi t.hp new low-Drlced Plymouth six, according to a statement authorized here today by Walter P. Chrysler. This sum will be expended for raw and finished materials within the next six to eight months, it was stated, and will be divided among some seventeen basic industries and many dependent manufacturing lines. Thousands of American workmen and their families In these industries will be directly benefited by the purchase of these materials, according to Mr. Chryaler, who stated that deliveries on this tremendous amount of material had already begun several weeks ago.

"The same factors that made it possible to bring out a six-cylinder car of the quality of the new Plymouth six and still sell down in the lowest-price bracket also made pos sible the purchase of such a vast amount of material." Mr. Chrysler said. "I am referring to the reasonable prices at which materials are offered today by every source and to our firm belief that American motorists will be quick to sense this value and buy our product." Dealers throughout Southern California report a large Influx of sales orders. This Is a certain berometrlc indication of business conditions. STRETCH OF COAST HIGHWAY FINISHED Approximately four 'and one-half miles of the Coast Highway between Rose Canyon' and.

Sorrento Creek in San Diego county has Been paved and open for travel, it is reported by the Automobile Club of- Southern California touring bureau. A recently completed stretch another section of the Coast Highway is the new pavement between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, about six miles, in Orange county. Unusual Beauty vember as having set a new record In desert travel. Ideal weather conditions, excellent roads and the many opportunities for exploration in this weird valley of purple shadows and shifting sand dunes are cited as partly responsible for the ever-increasing interest in Death Valley. The drive from Los Angeles via Mint Canyon, Saugus, Mohave, picturesque Red Rock Canyon and turning off either at Olan-cha or continuing on "to Lone Pine for a glimpse of Mt.

Whitney, the highest peak in the United States, can readily be made in from seven to eight hours, or less than a day's drive. Mrs. H. W. Eichbaum, owner and manager of Stove Pipe Wells Hotel reports an unprecedented number of advance reservations for the Christmas holidays.

The idea of awaiting a visit from Santa Claus on the sand dunes of Death Valley is society a fancy this season. LAUNCH TRIP POPULAR The clear, crisp autumn days are made doubly enjoyable at Lake Ar rowhead, according to visitors re turning from the mile-high resort, by taking the excursion trip around the lake in the launch Blue Jay. The launch excursions are particularly popular at this time of year because of the view they offer of the vivid autumnal colorings of the slopes surrounding the lake. opens for the issuance of new 11 cense plates. "Two certificates are issued for each vehicle.

One is the certificate for registration and the oUjer, the certificate of ownership. "To obtain new license plates, a motorist must present the certi ficate of registration with the proper fee. This certificate must be properly legible and not mutilated. In case it is not, a duplicate must be procured at extra cost." In conjunction with new license co-operation, the sales and service crews of. the organization are em phasizing safe driving to Auburn owners, it is declared.

based on commercial air transporta tion will be given the once-over by a new subcommittee of the Chamber of Commerce aviation committee. If it's Mi to be a true portrayal of how an airline oper- ates line. The committee, composed of representative aviation leaders, will offer faciliUe of airlines and airports and flying men as "props." If not, and a studio Is found to be unwilling to cut oat the superthrills, there will be no cooperation; rather, active Dudley M. 'Steele, chairman of the chamber's committee, brought about a compromise on Warner Brother's forthcoming air picture when it was learned the original script called for close-ups of transport victims and crash shots. Ihe new committee Is a result of this, although Warner Broth-erg have agreed to tone the pic- ture down and have announced the Intention of making It "a credit to the aviation industry." Contact will be made here by the committee on future air films through Fred Beetson, in charge of Hollywood headquarters of the As sociation of Motion Picture Pro ducers, Steele explained.

Committee members are: Steele, Richfield Oil Company; Fred Denslow, United Airport; Tommy Thomas, Pacific Airmotlve; Arthur Beggs, Western Air Express; L. O. Kennedy, Airlines; F. K. Bemin, Transcontinental and Western Air; Norman (Pat) Lyon, American Legion and Airsurance Company; Richard Barnltz, Municipal Airport; Cat SmaJley, American Airways, Nine Pass Tests Local flying ranks were swelled this week with nine more students passing their Federal tests for nri vate pilot licenses, according to the record or Charles Rowe, super.

vising aeronautical inspector. De partment of Commerce. Here they are: Bcrnle L. Herrer. lost Ceroiw venae, Lai Aniclex.

Lewii Holme ISSH South Vermont avenue, Lo Antelea. aull F. BridltT. Pier nn. Lon Bemeh.

L. CIKtoa McMiUam, 1100 ShcrVMi TCnoe. AUumbra. Clrne S. P.

1477 North Rnlliitoa OTenne, Pasadena. John C. Herbal. 1281 North Hamilton Drive. Beverly Hill.

Benlano 1. E. Talaw. 15 North Chestnut avnnt. Glendale.

Gale D. Prer, H5 South Breed -Wav, Let Ancelrs. William P. Miller, IMS Weal Slai-n venae, toe Antele. They take no chances with the $50,000 in cash that goes from Riv erside to March Field on pay day, it is observed by Retta E.

Ewers. For the convoy of the money' truck along the eight miles between bank and airdrome is no less than a twin-engined bomber fully armed with machine guns and ready for action. The bomber mushes along above the gold-laden pay truck, its crew keeping an eye on all automobiles that approach the truck. And, of course there Is a ground guard that supplements the sky watcn. Express Rates Slashed Slashing its rates for the fourth time since it entered the air ex press field six years ago, Railway Express Agency, has pushed them down IS to 33 per cent.

On coast-to -coast hauls, for Instance, the company announces that Ave pounds of air express now moves for $5.6 cut of $1.16 from the former I rate of $6.80. It now costs $100, to send 100 pounds of express across the nation, the $36 reduction in tbis clase bringing shipments down to $1 per pound for the first time in history of the business, Fifty-pound packages now can be flown from Los Angeles to San Francisco for $8. This sliced off $3. Caught in Slipstream-First pilot in this district receive the new scheduled air transport rating is YVUUam fc. Hottle, American Airways skipper second was Bart Cox, also of A.

A. Mounting engines on live rubber bushings has cut vibration 15 per cent on Transcontinental and Western Air liners ajso cut the noise 20 per cent Ivan K. Olsen and Harry C. Goakeg, former co-pilots for T. A W.

A now are full-fledged skippers Grand Central Air Terminal reports a brisk October B08 passengers arriving and 718 leaving. Los Angeles Municipal Airport also picking up with 15 per cent more flying than in November, 1931 Jerry Vultee about ready to have his new low-wing speed transport test Mown. What It's All About What requirements for a scheduled air transport license are all about will be explained in detail at a public gathering of the National Aeronautic Association next Tuesday evening during the dinner-meeting in the De Weese Mallard Tea Room, 2228 West Seventh street. Charles A. Rowe, supervising aeronautical inspector.

Department of Commerce; Jimmy James, W. A. E. operations manager; W. P.

Balders-ton, Pacific Scientific Company, and other airmen will do the explaining. First Assignment First to be assigned to the Nineteenth Bombardment Group, Rockwell Field, San Diego, two Santa Monica-built Douglas amphibians now are in the air at the southern fighting base. They were flown to Rockwell from Boiling Field. How to Do It Possibility of hopping from5 here to Europe mostly by air is pointed out by T. is W.

A. use airlines and steamers to South America and ride the Graf Zeppelin across tht AUantlo to is expected in the San Joaquin Valley. The game should be found as far south as Warner's Hot Springs. xne last of the fresh water fish ing seasons in California closed last Wednesday. They were the seasons on black bass, crappie and fish.

There is no fresh-water fish-lng to be had now with exception of steelhead, but as steelhead fishing depends on the rainy season to swell the streams, little or no sport along that line is looked for until February. Essex Wins in 4 South Africa The most highly prized cross country record in South Africa, the run from Capetown to Johannes- burg, has Just been captured by Essex Terraplane, according to cabled advices received by the Hud- son Motor Car Company from Cape- town. mi rtrrn j. jic run is wiu nines over Bleep i- fflf IL lit if On map section of road crossed with black lines Is a forest service road and not open to public travel. Black dotted section is continuation of the Angeles Crest Highway which will OLvra STin tabes Z1T 1933 SKI eventually connect with the Opid's Camp and follow that over to Mt.

Islip and down San Gabriel Canyon. mountain passes, rough dirt roads and unbanked curves. It is probably the most gruelling test of its kind in the world and is consequently eagerly sought by sportsmen, dealers and others in that section of the world. SMWMMHMMBRI 7 BABE DIDRIKSON nouncements have not yet been made. urn it ia Kiiuwu Luagc ieaiers wui offer a quality car at a price so low that it will set revolutionary new standards of value in the motor car field.

In the center of what is geologically one of the most Interesting regions in America, Imperial Valley offers a unique haven for the winter Its climate at this season becomes at once healthful and pleasant, rendering a sojourn under Its cloudless skies worth while for that reason alone. The climate, however, merely furnishes a welcome background for the un-equaled variety of recreations and diversions that are at hand. Just across the International line is Mexico with its Old World freedom and amusements. The Governor's Palace at Mexlcall, surrounded by beautiful gardens, provides an interesting, picture of Mexican social and military life. Imperial Valley entertains Its guests In a regal manner.

Not only is the region noted for its warmhearted hospitality, but the class of accommodations compares favorably wltlf the best to be had anywhere. Visitors will congratuf late themselves on the comfort and service provided in such hostelries as the De Anza in Calexico, the Barbara Worth and the California in El Centro and the Planter and Dunlack in Brawley. DESERT TRAVEL GROWS i Stove Pipe Wells, resort in Death Valley, reports the month 'of No Dallas, Texas Miss Babe Didrikson, record-breaking star of the recent Olympic Games at Los Angeles, was an enthusiastic admirer of the new Dodge Six after a prc-showing of the car nere today. "Day after day I watched the successful contestants at the Olympics," said the sensational girl athlete, "and 1 was impressed by the fact that the winners every one had class and form. "And that's exactly what the new Dodge Six has.

One look at its trim beauty and you know it bas class. A closer inspection of its build and its features and you know it has form. "Speed unyielding strength enduring stamina that's the stuff that makes real champions, whether they're in the athletic arena or in the world of automobiles. 'And those are the things that make the new Dodge oix outstanding, me intngs mat win make America cheer this great winner on to success in 1933." The burning question in the auto mobile industry today is "What is gVHIIg, UUI VU1UN All- GROVES TO BE SEEN on Mt. Pacifico, (2) Rockne 65 cottonwood In Soledad Canyon present forest service road above road into Buckhorn Flats, then headed into the forest toward Buckhorn Plats, twenty miles dis tant.

There are many deserted mining claims in this vicinty and a few navigable roads provide in teresting side trips. It is advised that water be carried if you plan to spend a. great deal of time ex ploring about here. At Horse Camp Flats we discovered an abandoned quarts mine and picked up some interesting samples of ore. Due to the winding nature of the road it took slightly more than an hour to make the drive from Mt.

Pacifico over to Buckhorn Flats. The road followed along high canyon walls and the precipitous slopes left us marveling in amazement at the grandeur of the scenery. At Buckhorn Flats we found a public camp ground with running water and camping accommodations. There is also a ranger station at this point. The road ends here and any further explorations into this country must be made hiking, The speedometer on the Rockne showed just exactly ninety-three miles from Los Angeles.

Forest service signs at a June tion in the road ten miles from Buckhorn Flats indicates that you can set through to Mt. Wilson. It was learned, however, that this road is not open to the public, although it will be opened when the con necting of the Angeles Crest Highway are completed. Buckhorn Flats and the San Gabriel Canyon will be connected and when this is done the motorist will be able to go from' La Canada over the Angeles Crest Highway, connect with the road above Opid's Camp and thence over tfte present forest road to Buckhorn Flats, Mt. Islip, down the San Gabriel to Azusa and Foothill Boulevard.

Every bit of this road when finally opened will bring to Southern California motorists, some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere. difficulties at all. The hills on both sides are extremely rugged and the whole landscape Is typically western. At Acton we found the remnants of a once-thriving min lng community and the foothills about the town are pock-marked with tunnels. The one hotel Is an interesting landmark as- It dates back to the boom days.

It is a two-story-frame. structure that is much in demand by Hollywood studios looking for atmosphere for western thrillers. We left Acton and headed almost due east into the foothills of Aliso Canyon. The road climbs gradually out of the canyon bed and switches back and forth along the lesser hills climbing all the time toward the loftier ranges that can be seen ahead. Tie Camp is the only settlement after leaving Acton.

You can get water here, and there are camping accommodations if desired. This spot is a mecca for deer hunters during the season. After leaving Tie Camp we. reached the big timber the air took on a decided nip. It takes but a short hour's driving time from Tie Camp to the summit Although Mt.

Pacifico is not designated by signs, It is readily apparent because it is the only sizable peak, in this vicinity. MARVELOUS VIEW A marvelous view of hills and mountains and, desert can be had from this point. A short walk from the car brought us to the foot of the look-out towerand the more hardy of our party climbed the steel rungs to the small platform, where an unending panorama was had for'jniles in every direction. The' glistening Mojave was right at our back, and seemed to be directly under our feet although in reality it was many miles away. The road through the forest at this point serves as the north, boundary of the game refuge.

We. then left Mt. Pacific and. AUTO LICENSE RUSH DUE SPECIAL PRE-SIIOWIMG! FOR ATIIRILL DECEMBER 2th BIG NEW mm. In order to avoid last minute confusion and rush, motorists of Los Angeles and vicinity, 1 are ad vised to get their 1933 license plates as quickly as possible, according to Don P.

Smith, general manager of the Auburn-California Company. Last minute attempts result In confusion that is not easily untangled," stated Mr. The California motor vehicle law is very specific and rigid In its requirements for the registration of a motor vehicle and now is the time for motorists to check up and find out whether they can meet the requirements before the season at a sensational Ml LOW PRICE Germany..