The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 11

WASHINGTON Merry-Go-Round Bickering of Experts Delays Production of Rubber Substitute, So Civilians Must Wait By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN WASHINGTON, May As the tires on your car wear smoother, you are wondering what has happened to the ambitious plans for production of synthetic rubber announced so reassuringly by Jesse Jones months ago. Well the unfortunate answer is: "There just ain't going to be more rubber for civilian use until 1944." Reason is the big war program, the long time required build factories, but also the inexcusable bickering of rubber experts, over contracts and processes--especially over the use of alcohol or petroleum as a base for synthetio rubber. And behind this is a basio three-way struggle among (1) the oil companies, (2) the farm belt, which wants to turn its surplus grain into alcohol, and (3) the big eastern alcohol companies which don't want to jeopardize their investments in Cuban molasses as a source of alcohol. To get the full picture, examIne the background of the government's two leading rubber experts, R.

Weidlein, advisor to Jesse Jones and the Rubber Reserve comes from the Mellon institute of Pittsburgh, with a big business viewpoint and an bias to whether petroleum or alcohol is the better raw material for synthetic rubber. The other chief rubber expert is Arthur Newhall, coordinator of rubber for the W.P.B., formerly with B. F. Goodrich, and indoctrinated with the viewpoint of the big rubber companies. Newhall was pointedly criticized by the Truman committee this week.

Now take a specific example of delays in rubber. Smuggling a Polish Inventor A Polish inventor, Stanislaus Szuckiewicz, invented process for making butadiene (ingredient for synthetic rubber) from alcohol and had a plant in full scale operation in Poland for two years. So two enterprising young O.P.A. economists, William S. Lacy and Lawrence Brown, arranged smuggle Szuckiewicz out, of Poland, on the pretense of a trip to Brazil, then brought him to the United States.

But after the Inventor had taken out a patent and begun operations in a department of agriculture laboratory in Peoria, the O.P.M. slapped a secrecy order on his process. Supposedly this was to protect the government's interest. Actually, it prevented a commercial company from developing this type of rubber. All this was before Pearl Harbor.

Weeks passed. The Japs struck. British rubber resources in Malaya were lost. Dutch supplies in the East Indies were about be lost. Finally, to.

on Feb. 14, young Lawrence Brown got conservative Mellon institute's Weidlein to admit he was not interested in the formula, and persuaded him to lift the secrecy order. As soon as this was done, a deal was made between Szuckiewicz and Publicker Commercial Alcohol Co. in Philadelphia with Lacy and Brown sitting in to be sure that the contract would serve the purposes of the government. Rubber From Alcohol This was accomplished on March 4.

Publicker agreed to build a pilot plant to make butadiene out of alcohol -using its own money. on Page 19, Column 7) I SULLIVAN WILL GET POSTMASTERSHIP PUPPET SHOW ARRANGED TO RAISE CAMP FINANCES INLAND EMPIRE Daily SECTION TWO Sun Bernarhino Sun SECTION TWO INLAND EMPIRE AND THE DAILY ORANGE BELT NEWS FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 29, 1942 STEEL MILL TO BE PERMANENT, SAYS ATTORNEY Great Kaiser Plant at Fontana Under Construction Not to Be 'Fly-by-Night' Project Although the chief concern durthe emergency is to produce steel plates for battleships, the Kaiser company's iron and steel mill at Fontana is not "a fly-bynight industry," Walter R. Farrell, resident legal adviser for the company at Fontana, told the San Bernardino Argonaut club yesterday. In an address before members of club at a breakfast meeting at the California hotel, Mr. Farrell said that the plant will probably be in operation in December and "steel will be rolling out in January, 1943." Cornelius DeBakcsy, Fontana newspaper publisher who served as program chairman, introduced Miss Clair Enscoe, head of the supply department for the Kaiser and Frank Backman, superintendent of construction.

USE COUNTY ORE Mr. DeBakcsy paid tribute to Representative Harry R. Sheppard and C. E. Grier, chairman of the county board of supervisors, for "their part in bringing the steel mill to Fontana." "Iron ore to be used at the plant will come from San Bernardino county, while the coal will come from Utah," Mr.

Farrell said. "Government engineers have informed us that there is some 2,000,000 tons of iron ore available in the county, which we estimate is enough to permit operations for 50 years." He briefly outlined the process of manufacturing iron and steel. Coke, raw iron, limestone and air are the principal ingredients of the pig iron product, he said. A by-products coke plant will be erected at the Fontana mill. Among the by-products to be manufactured will be crude tar and crude benzoil.

90 COKE OVENS Ninety coke ovens, comprised of two batteries of 45 each, will erected at Fontana. Other units will include a blast furnace, hot blast stoves which will be operated in conjunction with the blast furnace, open hearth furnaces and the rolling mill. Capacity of the blast furnace will be 1,200 tons of pig iron daily, Mr. (Continued on Page 19, Column 6) Joseph Oberley, Former Santa Fe Employe, Taken Joseph H. Oberley, resident of San Bernardino for 37 years and widely-known retired Santa Fe railroad man, died yesterday at his home, 103 East Fourth street, at the age of 80 years.

Mr. Oberley had been in ill health for some time. A native of Aurora, Mr. Oberley came to California and San Bernardino 37 years ago. For many years he was employed in the car department of the Santa Fe railroad, starting in Topeka, before moving to San Bernardino.

He was a member of St. Bernardine's Catholic church, and was prominent in Catholic affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Oberley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary only two years ago.

Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Sophie Oberley of San Bernardino; two daughters, Mrs. Winfield W. Scott of Los Angeles and Miss (Continued on Page 19, Column 5) War Work Given Ethyl Engineer Michael M. Remondino, 1921 Fifth street, research engineer of the Ethyl corporation, will leave on Saturday for Detroit, where he has been summoned to undertake important war work in the new Ethyl laboratory there.

Mrs. Remondino will follow on Friday of next week. John S. Wintringham of 3201 Valencia avenue, also research engineer of the Ethyl corporation, left last week on a similar mission. What's Doing Today 9:30 a.m.-Church leaders' all-day school, First Methodist church.

12 noon- -Exchange club, California hotel. 7 p.m.-Civil air patrol, junior college. 7:30 -Eagles lodge, Eagles hall. 7:30 p.m.-Woman's Ambulance Defense corps, Sturges Junior High school grounds. HONORED H.

Floyd Brown, top, who was elected president of the San Bernardino Lions club yesterday, and, below, Ellis Spackman, who was named vice- Lions Elect Officers For Year; Arrange Military Party H. Floyd Brown, dean of automobile dealers in San Bernardino, was yesterday elected president of the Lions club, succeeding Jesse W. Curtis Jr. Mr. Brown has served during the past year as vice-president.

Ellis Spackman was elected vicepresident. Other officers elected include: Walter Pitts, secretary-treasurer; Donald Jordan, tail twister; Carroll Judson, lion tamer; Al Harmon and Leo Honrath, directors. The club accepted the invitation of M. C. York to hold the annual installation ceremony at the York.

ranch home at Highland. On next Thursday night the Lions club will entertain a group of officers of the army at a picnic at the ranch of Senator Ralph E. Swing. Truman Wiggins heads the committee. Dr.

John L. Lounsbury, president of the San Bernardino Valley Junior college, was the club's speaker at yesterday's luncheon. He explained the place of the junior college in the war training program. CITY CURTAILS PARK PROGRAM Although the program will be curtailed this summer by the reduction in W.P.A. recreation personnel, plans are progressing for the opening of San Bernardino's summer playgrounds, it was announced yesterday by James Sims, city recreation director.

Mr. Sims said activities would be curtailed at certain playgrounds, but an effort would be made to keep the eight recreational centers and four parks in operation. Last year the program at city recreation centers had 480,440 participants, while the total activity count, including both participants and spectators, was 1,123,020. Mr. Sims reported that the cost of of these recreation centers $38,838, which included operations 35 employes of the W.P.A.

recreational department and two employes furnished by the City of San Bernardino. The per capita cost, Sims, was 3.46 cents. FIRE IN STOREROOM Burning trash in a storeroom at the rear of the Tower market, 262 street, summoned firemen at 4:45 yesterday. Engine 1 and Truck 1 from Central station, Engine 3 from South Mr. Vernon avenue station and Engine 5 from Eleventh and streets station responded.

No damage was caused by the fire, origin of which was not determined. PENNY ARCADE CASE AGAINST CITY REJECTED Action to Prohibit Enforcement Of Pin-Ball Ordinance Is Dismissed by Allison Superior Judge Charles L. Allison yesterday dismissed an action brought against the City of San Bernardino which sought to prohibit the enforcement of a municipal ordinance regulating the number of coin-operated devices in business establishments. The jurist dismissed a sult brought by G. C.

Freburg, operator of a penny arcade, upon motion of City Attorney H. R. Griffin, who maintained that the validity of the ordinance could not be attacked in a suit for declaratory relief. Attorneys for Mr. Freburg, Harry H.

Parsons and A. L. Larsen, indicated that some other type of legal action may be brought to test the ordinance, NUMBER RESTRICTED The ordinance, recently adopted by the city council, restricts pinball machines, claw devices and similar games to one in each business establishment. Under certain restrictions two machines may be allowed. Mr.

Freburg said he has 21 machines operating in the penny arcade. He contended that the city has no right to regulate the number of amusement machines. He said the city threatened to close the arcade and interfere with his business. 'PUBLIC INTEREST' City Attorney Griffin held that the city has the legal right to pass laws in the "interest of public morals and welfare." Mr. Griffin also charged that boys as young as 7 years were playing the coin machines in the arcade in violation of the city ordinance, which prohibits the use of such devices by persons under 18 years old.

Willing to Face Murder Charge Edward Golembiewski, 20-year-old member of the California state guard wanted in Chicago on a charge of murder, yesterday signed a waiver of extradition for his return to Illinois for trial, according to Sheriff Emmet L. Shay. Golembiewski was arrested at the Chino state guard camp Wednesday by Fred A. Tebo, Chino, chief of police. According to Sheriff Shay, Golembiewski was indicted in Chicago for the slaying of Stanley Chlopek, fatally shot last July 12.

Golembiewski has refused to discuss the charge except to say that "it's a bum rap." 20-30 Club Members Mark 'Bosses' Night' Dr. John L. Lounsbury, president of San Bernardino Valley Junior college, addressed members of the 20-30 club, celebrating bosses' night, on the subject, "Are Bosses Human?" at the California hotel last night, Bosses or special guests were J. Russell Bobbitt, Adin Alexander, Woodrow Newton, Carl F. Zulch, Larry Test, W.

W. Fenton, W. R. Coon, W. V.

Tracy, William Hunter, Col. Byron W. Allen, V. A. Cooper and Leonard Coffee.

Who's Who In Our Army MAJOR ERNEST H. FRENZELL Engineer supply and depot utilities officer, California quartermaster depot, San Bernardino branch. Major Frenzell Is a native son, born and educated in Redlands. He graduated from Redlands High school in 1917, from the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, in 1921, and from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, In 1923. He was a member of the R.O.

T.C. at the Colorado School of Mines and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the reserve corps after graduation. By 1934 he had progressed to the rank of captain in the reserves. He worked as a civilian mining engineer in Arizona, New York, Nicaragua, California and Mexico until 1930, when he was appointed engineer for the bureau of reclamation at Boulder dam. He continued in government service in various capacities until Dec.

5, 1940, when he was called to active duty with the army. From December, 1940, to February, 1942, he was engineer property offices, and camp engineer at Luis Obispo, and was promoted to the rank of major in October, 1941. Since February, 1942, he has been assigned California quartermaster depot, Bernarsane dino branch. He is unmarried and resides in Redlands. U.S.0.

DEPENDS UPON CIVILIAN Although United Service Organizations is a government-sponsored agency, it must depend upon the generosity of civilians, not upon government financing, for its resources. The point, paradoxical to many contributors, was yesterday clarified by Al Harmon, general chairman of the San Bernardino-Highland U.S. O. drive, in discussing the vital need for generous contributions to the $18,000 local U.S.O. war fund goal.

Mr. Harmon his comment with the observation that the question is often asked: "If the U. S.O. program is for soldiers, sailors (Continued on Page 19, Column 6) What Depot Means: TITLE OFFICIAL SLATED TO ACT FOR THORESON Appointment by Sheppard to Be Effective While Incumbent Serves With Air Corps Harold Harris 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.

Harold Harris, who, with his sister, Harriet, will pull the strings that bring marionettes into action for 'Country to be staged June 3 and 4 under the auspices of the Toy Loan league to raise funds for a summer camp for underprivileged children. Harris Family to Present Marionettes in 'Country Fair' at Sturges School Under the sponsorship of the Toy Loan league, the Harris Puppets, presented by Harold Harris family of Redlands, will give a benefit program at the Sturges Junior High school auditorium June 3 and 4. Receipts from the puppet performances will go into a fund which the Toy Loan league is helping raise for the Council of Social Agencies' summer camp for children. Matinee performances will be presented each afternoon for school children as well as evening shows for adults. The Harris Puppets are appearing with a new show for the current season.

It is called "Country Fair" it features a puppet livestock show and circus midway in miniature. Those who have previewed it say that it has the same appeal as a real early-day country fair and that it will provide grand entertainment for both children and adults. The marionettes and props are authentic in every detail and the tiny performers all have a life-like appearance. One of the feature acts will be the Arkansas trio, a hill-billy band. Tickets for the shows may be obtained from members of the Toy Loan league, at the Harris and at Mack Puthoff drug store.

The admission price is 50 cents for adults, 10 cents for children. Pearl Harbor's Heroes Attend Marine Meeting GRIN AND BEAR IT By Lichty 5-29 1942, Chicago Times, Ine. Reg. S. Pat.

All Rte. Res marines, some of whom still While a group of Pearl Harbor) covering their wounds, bandages, the J. H. Pendleton detachment of the Marine Corps league of San Bernardino was formally presented with its charter in ceremony at the Eagles hall last night. The presentation was made by "But we don't care about the jewelry and sterling--we hired you to keep an eye on the kitchen gadget gifts." Appointment of Walter J.

Sullivan, title company executive, as acting postmaster of 'San Bernardino appeared virtually certain yesterday following conferences between Congressman Harry R. Sheppard and party leaders. Mr. Sheppard arrived in the city Wednesday with the naval affairs subcommittee of the house appropriations committee, of which he is the ranking member. Before he left yesterday for Washington, Mr.

Sheppard reportedly conferred with Mr. Sullivan, chairman of the San Bernardino county Democratio central committee. APPOINTMENT EXPECTED It was understood Mr. Sheppard will nominate Sullivan that. for the appointment immediately upon his return to his offices in Washington.

Mr. Sullivan would serve as postmaster during the leave of absence granted Postmaster Harold P. Thoreson, who was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army air corps and called for duty at the Victorville flying school, reporting tomorrow. Mr. Sheppard conferred with Democratic party figures of San Bernardino county at the Arrowhead Springs hotel Wednesday night following a dinner at which he and his colleagues on the house committee were guests.

OTHERS MENTIONED It was reported that Mr. Sullivan was among those who met the congressman at the hotel. Previously it has been reported that C. M. Burns, long active in the Democratic party organization, was a candidate for the appointment.

Reports had it that Leonard A. Broderick, this year's chairman of the Democratio committee, was possible appointee for the office. Mr. Broderick did not indicate, however, that he was a candidate. He is a Santa Fe shops worker.

Mr. Thoreson was granted a leave of absence for the duration of the emergency under the federal laws which permit postmasters to enter the armed and retain their appointments. was appointed forces, Sheppard, whom he served as secretary, to succeed the late Ernest Martin. Nurses' Aide Corps Interviews Slated Ralph E. Davis, commandant of the Los Angeles detachment of the Marine Corps league, handed the steel-encased 'charter to George Herz, commandant of the San Bernardino detachment.

The guests of honor were eight marines who were stationed at at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked Dec. 7. Most of them were wounded, and since then they have been convalescing at the navy hospital at Norco. Heading the group of guests brought to San Bernardino for the ceremony was Major N. L.

Ballard, of Marissa, Ill. Others in the group were Sgt. B. F. Hoskins, Carlsbad, N.

Corp. E. M. Greves, Santa Clara, California, and Privates Robert L. Wahle, Rice Lake, W.

R. Wisner, Yakima, R. A. Gordon, Chariton, Iowa; G. A.

Eue, Little (Continued on Page 19, Column 4) JUNIOR LIONS WILL CONVENE Richard L. Henry of San Bernardino, district governor of Junior Lions, will preside at the annual convention of Junior Lions to be held at Santa Barbara over the week-end. Members of Junior Lions club in Covina, Redlands, Riverside, Ontario and San Bernardino will attend the three-day conclave, which opens today and will end Sunday. The Redlands and Riverside clubs will be hosts to the convention, headquarters for which will be established in the Barbara hotel. Known as the Federated Junior Lions of district 4, the clubs held their convention in San Diego last year, with San Bernardino as host.

Young Henry was elected to the governorship at that time. Interviews looking toward enrollment in the nurses' aide corps will be conducted and tomorrow at the county hospital by Mrs. Gabriel Mulvane, superintendent of nurses. Mrs. Mulvane and Mrs.

E. Tisinger are co-chairmen in charge of organizing the corps, members of which will assist, registered nurses in administering first aid in times of disaster. A stringent course of training is prescribed for those who qualify for the corps. Interviews are scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.

to noon Saturday, in Mrs. Mulvane's office. SACRAMENTO INVESTORS FINANCE HOMES FOR ARMY'S EMPLOYES the third in a series of were responsible for this big pro- very few new homes not within (This is articles describing results in the gram. the corporate limits of the two Sacramento area of McClellan They organized the program cities. field, huge army air depot similar and financed it through loans In some places new tracts have to the one under construction from the federal housing admin- been opened several blocks in exnear San Bernardino.) istration, and because they did tent, in other sections a row of this, the Sacramento area has new homes will be spotted in By ROBERT L.

HARBISON benefited from the influx of thou- blocks of older residences. In SACRAMENTO, May 28. Sacramento has found that most of the 11,200 civilians employed at McClellan field, army air depot like the one under construction in San Bernardino, have established or sought homes in the city itself, or in its immediate surrounding area. To house this big population, which accounts for over 25,000 residents, a vast home construction program has erected 5,000 new dwellings in the past two years, and 200 new ones are going up every month. It was the people of Sacramento themselves, the real estate brokers, contractors, building and loan houses and individual citizens who sands of new residents, who have become permanent, and who spend millions of dollars annually in trade with Sacramento merchants and other business concerns.

The home building activity has taken place all over the City of Sacramento and in adjacent North Sacramento, with only 8. scores of places individual property owners have utilized single vacant lots, sometimes on a corner, sometimes between old homes in the middle of the block, to erect a trim new dwelling for rent or sale. Hundreds of Sacramentana DAISY OPENER (Continued on Page 19, Column 6) SchA, DIFFICULT SPOTS AND STAINS skilled and experienced craftsmen are in our Highly "spotting" department. You can be sure that difficult cleaning job will get the best care possible, LARSEN DYE WORKS 407 South St. 512 "E' St.

462 Highland Ave. Phone 351-08 Redlands: 112 E. State Street Phone 3151.