eventh Annual University of Southern California Institute of Government
Special Edition For SC Institute Of Government
Volume XXVI
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
DAILY
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United Pre»s World Wide New* Service
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, June 1 2, 1935
Number 154
Armistice Will Stop Fighting In Gran Chaco
hree 'l ear \X ar Between Paraguay and Bolivia Will Be Finished
nd To Come Friday Noon
onflict Was Bloodiest One Since 1918; 125.000 Killed. Wounded
Three Faculty Members
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Compromise on Tax Bill Made By Legislature
Broad Levy Program Set As Houses Hit Rapid Pace Near Close
Arlin Stockburger To Be Speaker on Civic Affairs Council Program Tonight
Count of Vote Is 41 to 31
BUENOS AIRES. Argentina, Wednesday. June 12 — <U.P> —-Three years of bloody fighting in se "green hell” of the Gran haco will end for Paraguayan Bolivian troops at noon Fri-y, 48 hours after a peace for-ula is signed here by represen-es of the bedligerants.
opyrigbt. 1955. by United PreiS. BUENOS AIRES. June 11 —KT.P> The three-year Chaco war in the hell” border lands between raguav and Bolivia will be end-beiore dawn, an official corn-unique indicated tonight.
An agreement ending t he blood-~t conflict since the World war.
which 125.000 men have been Jl’ed or wounded, will be signed ic 11 p.m. <EDT>, it was announc-
Bolivia accepted without reser-ations the truce plan of the Chaco fdiators. including the United tates and neutral South American c.tions. Paraguay already had ac-Jptcd the plan last Sunday — the irsl step toward end of the war hich had baffled League of Na-ions' efforts and Washington's acc moves for years.
The formula provides for ;mmedi-tc convocation of a pcacc con-^rcnce and definite cessation of (Utilities, with security guarantee for both sides.
Major points in the peace plan ciudr:
1.	Bo‘h armies retain their preen! positions until demobilized.
2.	Fivp thousand men on each >dc is the maximum allowed in J;; “truce forcr."
3.	Recognition by Paraguay and Olivia of the Pan-American de-Jaration of Aug. 3. 1S32, that [territorial conquest by arms con-
no sovereignty."
4.	A neutrpl peace commission all fix the ’ines separating the
rmies during the truce. The commission already is on the way to
ie war front.
5	A peace conference wil] be held ^mediately by direct negotiations tween Paraguay and Bolivia *o
,ttle finally all the outstanding rcblems — chiefly a definite bor-erline in the Chaco betveen the a tions.
6	Demobilization of both armies ithin 90 days after the separating "es have been established by the eutral commission.
Buenos Aires as well as La Paz. ‘livian capital, and Arunrion. Par-guayan. prepared gsla celebrations arkinr the armisticc.
Dr. Henry Reining Jr.. instructor in politics, Princeton university, who is in charge of the section on the Fundamental law; State, County. City. He lectures this morning at 9 o'clock on "The Charter for the Sixth Class City” in 303 School of Law.
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Dr. Elmer D. Fagan, professor of economics at Stanford university. In charge of the Taxation section of the Institute of Government. the topic for his lecture in 303 Law building this morning at 9 o’clock is “An Evaluation of the Sales Tax.”
Dr. Walter H. Brown, director of University Health service, Stanford university, and president-elect of the American Public Health association. He heads the Institute of Government section on public health.
Old Age Pension Laws Discussed
Public Vt elfare Section Is Addressed by O’Dwyer And Louis Bloch
By Edna Dewey Harkins Public Welfare Editor
“Old Age Pensions” and some of the various state laws governing them was the subject of the lecture delivered yesterday morning by the Right Reverend Monsiegneur Thomas O'Dwyer to the public welfare section.
The duty of society to eliminate the work-until-they-die sort of society which we have by means of social legislation establishing some satisfactory, form of old age security was pointed out. and that progress is being made in this direction by the states as veil as by the federal government was shown by the ffcr that there are now 33 states providing old age pensions. Fourteen of these having enacted legis-lation in 1933 W'th five others fol-lcwine thus far in 1935.
The imperative need of such legislation was stressed by figures showing that th?re are now 7.500,-000 persons over 65 years of age in the United States, with an increasing number of these aged being thrown upon relief rolls of the country daily. Irsis'ators. generally. welcome the interest of the f“d-eral eovernrrent in this problem which has become of such paramount inmorfsncc.
Officers Yet To Be Chosen; Meeting Set
Assistant editors and vice-presidents have been elected in each group with the exception of the following;
Crime Detection.
Governmental Relationships.
Financial Administration.
Recreational section.
Taxation.
If possible, the information that these officers are expected to attend a committee meeting of all representatives at 1.30 p.m. Wednesday. in the east end of the Social hall, should be given these new representatives.
Marion Jacobson Editor-in-Chief
Vines, Wife Hurt In Auto Accident
CLINTON. Ia.. June 11 — 0J.P>— Ellsworth Vines, professional tennis player. ex-American champion and former University of Southern California star, was badly shaken in an automobile accident near here late today.
His wife, who was driving while Vines slept in the rear seat, was injured, perhaps internally.
Their car collided head-on with a machine driven by William Crampton, of DeWitt, Ia.. who was injured seriously.
Program Today by Class
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Schedule of Lectures, Discussions
apping’ Talk Is Given Section hy Division Engineer
Bv William C. Hogoboom Public Enfinwinj Editor
H. H Iiodeeson. division engin-er of ihe United States Geological urvey at Sacramento, gave an in-t resting talk on “Topographic :pping" at the public engineering tction yesterday morning.
'Mr. Hodges on illustrated his talk 1th charts showing how the maps e made and the flame table, tribulation. and other surveying itthods used in the field to obtain a1 deiaiiei. data necessary in pre-ing topographic maps.
At the noon luncheon. Command- I
r Thomas J. Maher, inspector for Coast and Geodetic survey at cn Francisco, and leader of the ' ruolic engineering section of the | n. titrne of Government, spoke on “oast and Gcodetic Survey Work {,plied to Seismological Investiga-
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Commander Maher described the ientilic methods used by the sur-in measuring movement of the arth’s crur.t in connection with the Ludy of the cr.uses and effects of arthquakes.
At the afternoon session of the ublic engineering section, papers -re presented on “Steps in Preration cl Topographic Maps.” by A. Ecklund. topographic engin-r. United States Geological sur-ey; “The Uses of Topographical aps,” by O. D. Keese, office en-eer. Los Angeles County Sur-vor's office, and “Geological Map-by Dr. Thomas Clements, ite professor of geology at S.
IXjday the sessions of the public gineering section will be devoted ^ ciiscussion of aerial photo-phic mapping- with speakers the Fairchild Aerial surveys ngineers of southern California.
City Clerkship Administration
10-11 a.m.—• Public Relations," George Hjelte, superintendent, department of playgrounds and recreation, citv of Los Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
2:15-3:35 p.m.—Round Table and Discussion—Chairman. Dr. Henry Reining jr.. instructor in politics. Princeton university. Women’s Residence hall.
4:10-5:30 p.m.—"Administrative Accounting." Herbert Payne, auditor, county of Los Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
“Administrative Deviccs." Roy A. Knox, director, bureau of budget and efficiency, city of Los Angeles. Women's Residence hail.
City Council Administration
7:30-9:30 p.m.—“Selecting and Training of Personnel, Civil Service, Why or Why Not." Speakers: Clifford Amsden. secretary and chief examiner. civil service commission, county of Los Angeles: Lieut. Ross R. McDonald, training division, police department, city of Los Angeles; J. L. Gowell. battalion chief, fire department, city of Lo6 Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
Crime Detection
9-10	a.m.—Lecture: “Photography." Robert Smith. Eastman Kodak company. Los Angeles. Musical Organizations building.
10-11	a.m.—Lecture: “Surveying." E. C. Williams, police surveyor, crime investigation laboratory, police department, city of Los Angeles. Musical Organizations building.
2:15-33:35—Round Table and Discussion—Paper: ‘Communications,” F. T. Hawtrey, communications division, police department, city of Los Angeles. Musical Organizations building.
4:10-5:30 p.m.—Round Table and Discussion— Papers: “Report Writing.’-Lieut. Ross R. McDonald, training division, police department, city of Los Angeles, and B. E. Sackett. acting special agent in charge, federal bureau of investigation. United States department of justice. Los Angeles. Musical Organizations building.
Federal. State, and Local Governmental Relationships
9-10	am.—“The Problem of Unemployment Relief.” Chairman. Harold Pomeroy, director, public relations. Los Angeles county relief administration. Porter hall. Law building.
10-11	ajn.—Lecture: “Direct Relief and Its Administration.” Porter hall. Law building.
4:10-5:30 pjn.—Round Table, Papers, and Discussion—"Work Relief (C.C.C.. S.E.R.A.) and Its Administration.” Porter hall. Law building.
Financial Administration
9-10	a.m.—“The Future of Civil Service,” Fowler Jones, efficiency engineer. bureau of budget and efficiency, city of Los Angeles. Women’s Residence hall.
10-11	am.—"Public Relations,” George Hjelte; superintendent, department of playgrounds and recreation, city of Los Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
:15-3:35 p.m.^Round Table and Discussion—Chairman. Dr. Henry Reining jr.. instructor in politics. Princeton university. “Administrative Accounting,” Herbert Payne, auditor, county of Los Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
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Palmer Speaks On Land Grants
Right-of-Way Section Hear Ogden, Lathrop Talk On Record System
By R. I. Plomert Jr.
Right Of Way Editor
Probably one of the most interesting talks ever presented on the subject was given to the right of way and land section by Palmer Conner, assistant secretary of the Title Insurance and Trust company, yesterday morning.
Mr. Conner spoke of the Spanish and Mexican land grants, and stated that the largest grant ever made in California was the Rancho San Fernando, containing approximately 120,000 acres, which was sold by the Mexican government for money to be used by the government in equipping its army to repel the American invasion of 1846. Mr. Conner stated that on July 4, Governor Pio Pico of California granted the island of Santa Catalina to Captain Robbins.
MExican Grant#. Invalid
All grants made by the Mexican government after July 6. 1846 were declared invalid by the United States congress by act set up for the proceedings for settlement of all land grant claims in California.
It is interesting to note that in the early California days entire rar.chos containing thousands of acres were conveyed to parties in settlemen of grocery bills, wine, or other merchandise. No titles in the country have been the subject of so many attacks as have been the Spanish and Mexican land grants. Even today, people under false impressions are still attempting to homestead portions of these early ranchos.
Ogden Also Talks
Melvin B. Ogden, assistant title officer of the Title Insurance and Trust company, also presented a talk on the establishment of a recording system. He gave a complete history of the evolution of our present day decording system. Torrens titles were also in the subject of his discussions.
At the afternoon session. Mr. A. L. Lathrop. vice-president of the Union Bank and Trust company of Los Angeles, spoke on trusts and estates and the discussion of land titles was continued by Mr. Ogden.
Ep ic-Dfmocrats Engage in Shaip-Shooting; Report Finally Approved
SACRAMENTO. June 11 — <ULP) —Acceptance by the assembly of a $22,000,000 compromise income tax bill and virtual assurance that similar action would be taken oy the senate tonight paved the way for completion of a broad taxation program as both houses hit a rapid pace toward adjournment by the end of the week.
With the exception of some sharp-shooting from the Epic-Dem-ocrat bloc, the “free conference” report on the controversial income measure was approved by the lower hcuse without difficulty. The vote was 41 to 31.
Levy Rat? Set
The compromise provides for a one-fourth the federal levy with no exemptions for dividends or earned income. The bill now provides a single rate structure instead of a surtax provision as originally included.
Originally the assembly had favored the higher levy of one-third the federal rate, while the upper house voted for a onelfourth rate including exemption of income from dividends.
Tax Compromise
The compromise also provides that the tax shall be administered by the state franchise tax commissioner instead of the board of equalization.
In explaining details of the bill, proponents said payments could be estimated on the basis of one-fourth the federal rate, all exemptions included.
Minor Senate Changes
While the income tax question was being settled, the senate started the Jines mortgage moratorium toward final enactment.
While the senate made minor changes in the measure, which must go back to the assembly for concurrence, the measure remained unaltered insofar as major points were concerned. It provides that property owners who have maintained their insurance and tax payments may appeal to their superior court for determination of the amount of principal and interest to be paid. The measure would be effective for a two-year period.
The moratorium bill was set for a special order of business in the assembly tomorrow.
In view of fast action on the income tax bill by the lower house, the senate planned to take the conference report under consideration later tonight along with the controversial bill proposing a state tax on automobiles.
New Deal Seen In Japan-China Area Disputes
Chinese Republic Names Military Officials As Nippon Demands
Copyright, 1953, by United Press.
TIENTSIN. Wednesday. June 12 — (U.P) — A “new deal” in eastern Asia with the Japanese in complete control of the Peiplng-Tientsin area below the great wall was inaugurated today.
The Chinese republic named military and civil officials designated by Tokyo’s military chieftains, and bowed to the demands which placed the Japanese in power in a buffer zone between nationalist China and Manchukuo.
Party Branches Close All Koumintang (People's Party) branches in Tientsin and Peiping were closed this morning, ln compliance with explicit orders from Nanking, dictated by the Japanese.
The party offices were abolished throughout Hopei province. Archives were shipped to Nanking. Underlings received two months’ pay on dismissal from government service.
The move definitely ends Nanking's semblance of control in the northern zone and utter compliance I with Tokyo’s dictates, as predicted.
Troops Disgruntled Thousands of Chinese troops streamed out of the northern zone toward the south. They were disgruntled but obeyed orders and withdrew in view of Japan’s threats at violence and Nanking’s determination to avoid war with her imperial neighbor.
Major-General Kenji Doihara, chief of Japanese intelligence in Manchukuo and "mystery man” in the Manchurian adventure, arrived from Mudken by airplane for a conference with Japanese chiefs in the newly controlled zone here.
He refused to be Interviewed here but. advices from Mukden quoted him as saying:
•'The ultimate solution of the north China situation depends on the manner in which these demands are fulfilled.”
Finance Head
Financial Chief Will Give Talk On Civic Duty
Relationship of Citizen to State To Be Stressed At Dinner Meeting
Arlin E. Stockburger. head of the finance division of the state of California, who will speak tonight on “Civic Responsibility" at the dinner program sponsored by the civic affairs council. The meeting will be held at 6 pm. in ehe social hall of the Student Union.
Meeting Adjourned By Grass Rooters With Whoop, Holler
COLISEUM. SPRINGFIELD, HI., June H — fU-P* — Grass roots Republicans from 10 middlewest states adjourned their conference here today with a whoop and a holler of acclamation for a program of 10 principles to guide the party’s 1936 national convention.
The program, presented by the resolutions committee through the chairman. Edward A. Hayes, former national commander of the American Legion, was passed unanimously.
It endorsed “collective bargaining’' for labor, “stabilization of the farm market” and demanded “ a sound currency based on gold," as chief points of its proposal, which will appear in some form in the Republican presidential platform.
Analysis Made Of ‘Tax Dollar’ For Exhibition
Class Program by Hours
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Wheeler Rayburn Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, June 11 — <U.P)
j —The senate late today passed the Wheeler Rayburn bill designed to protect the consumer and the investor against the “evils'1 of the public utility industry by eliminating useless holding companies by 1942.
The vote was 56 to 32.
Forty-five Democrats, Nine Republicans, one Farmer-Laborite and One Progressive joined forces to put across the bill sought by President Roosevelt. Voting against it were 18 Democrats and 14 Republicans.
Final action came after the senate had defeated attempts to weaken and kill the bill.
In a tense atmosphere and with utilities lobbyists looking down from packed galleries, the upper chamber rejected 45 to 44 an amendment by Sen. William Dietrich. D., 111., substituting regulation for elimination of unnecessary holding companies.
Twenty-nine Democrats deserted Roosevelt to vote with 15 Republicans in favor of Dietrich’s amendment.
The deciding vote was cast by Sen. Peter Norbeck, R., S.D., who shouted “no” as the vote stood tied 44 to 44.
By George A. Terhun** Publicity Chairman. L.A. Employes
Featuring a graphic analysis of the Los Angeles tax dollar under the title “Services Your Taxes Buy.” the exhibit of the All-City Employes’ association of Los Angeles, now on display in the Physical Education building, affords the citizens one of the most comprehensive presentations to the extent, magnitude, and itemized cost of the local municipal government.
“Those taxpayers who have taken the trouble to study our tabulations arc- really amazed at the low cost of the services their taxes buy,” a spokesman for the group declared. “They unanimously aver that all taxpayers should become acquainted with the true facts.
“These facts have been compiled by our association and we have published, at no expense to the taxpayer, a four-page leaflet entitled ‘Los Angeles Leads.’ This pamphlet is being distributed to the public at our booth.”
Schedule for lectures in coures in the Seventh Annual Institute of
Government are listed for today:
9-10	aan.
“Photography,” lecture by Robert Smith, Eastman Kodak company, Los Angeles. Musical Organizations building.
“The Future of Civil Service.” Fowler Jones, efficiency engineer, bureau of budget and efficiency, city of Lo6 Angeles. Women's Residence hall.
(downstairs).
Lectures—“Relation of the Fire Department to General Government,” A.
B. Gidley, city manager, city of Compton: Arlin Stockburger, director of finance, state of California. Room 304. Law building.
Lecture—“The Charter for the Sixth Class City,” Dr. Henry Reining jr.
Room%303. Law building.
Lecture—“Hospital Ethics, Publicity, and Public Relations.” L. B. Rogers,
M.D., superintendent, Hollywood hospital, Hollywood. Recital hall,
School of Music building.
“The Technique of Administration ln State Planning,” by Prof. B. M.
Woods, chairman, department of mechanical engineering, University of California at Berkeley. Room 204. Physical Education building.
"Health Insurance,” by Dr. Paul Dodd, director. California medical economy survey. Porter hall. Law building.
“Crafts and Hobbies,” lecture and demonstration, by Louis Orsatti. recreation department, Los Angeles, and assistants. Room 203, Physical Education building.
“Appraisals,” lecture by George Schmutz, appraiser and realtor, Los Angeles. Room 301, Law building.
“The Present Status of Sewage Treatment,” by Abel Wolman. Room 300,
Law building.
10-11	a.m.
“Public Relations,” by George Hjelte, superintendent, department of play- per plate, grounds and recreation, city of Los Angeles. Women’s Residence hall.
“Surveying,” by E. C. Williams, police surveyor, crime investigation lab oratory, police department, Los Angeles. Musical building.
“Direct Relief and It’s Administration.” lecture. Porter hall, Law building.
“Public Relations,” by George Hjelte, superintendent, department of playgrounds and recreation, Los Angeles. Women’s Residence hall
Arline Stoskburger, director of finance for the state of CaUfomia, will be the principal speaker on the dinner program scheduled for tonight under the auspices of the Civic Affairs council, sponsored by the seventh annual Institute of Government, to take place at 6 p. m., in the social hall of the Student Union.
"Civic Responsibility" will be th* subject of Mr. Stockbroker's speech Reservations for the dinner should be made at the offices of the School of Government. 252 Administration building. The cost will be 90 cents per plate.
In his talk Mr. Stockburger will endeavor to Impress the emphasis on the relation of the citizen to his government.
Council in Charge The Civic Affairs council, under whose control the dinner-meeting has been given, was originally planned to stimulate the study of government on the part of all citizens. It is a voluntary association of organizations represented by their appropriate representatives— civic, legislative, citizenship, or public affairs committees, high school civics faculty members, and other groups who may wish to participate. The council endeavors to carry out the stated purpose in cooperation with the various organizations grouped under commercial, women’s educational, religious, service, government-employe, and patriotic leagues.
Activities of the civic affairs league include the publication of “Civic Affairs,” which contains mention of important governmental problems; bcok and periodical notes; government publications; forums, and public meetings discussing public affairs.
Presents Broadcasts Presentation through the Schoo< of Government of the University of Southern California of radio broadcasts of the actual management and administration of government is another activity of the council.
The league cooperates with civic affairs and citizenship committees [ of all types or organizations in the presentation of effective club and group programs, including sugges-' tions as to plan and procedure when desired. It also operates a speakers’ bureau.
Council Arranges Forums*
On request, the council arranges and manages forums and lecture series on a mutually desirable basis. The development of the civic affairs council as a clearing house in the field of government for personnel and literature, idea" clans, and materials useful in ading the citizen in his understanding public administration, and tending to inspire him to continued effort in achieving the goal of better and more efficient government is another plan of the group.
No resolutions or endorsement or condemnation of men or measures are ever considered. The civic affairs council is planned with a single purpose — to stimulate the intelligent consideration of government.
Dr. Baldwin Woods, chairman of the department of mechanical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley, will be the speaker at the luncheon meeting today, also in the social hall of the Student Union. He will speak on “Planning for the state of California ” The time has been set as 12 noon, and the price will be 75 cents
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Theft Loss Becomes Profit
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. Mo.. — (HE)—Robert Wallace is grateful to the man who stole eleven hogs frcm him. The thief sold them on the Kansis City market but became frightened and didn’t claim the check. As a result. Wallace received the money.
By Marian V. Jacobson Editor, Special Daily Trojan
The Fundamental Law for State, County, and City section looks with special interest at the session of
In addition to the tax analysis J and literature, the association also j .-j^e Functions of the Hospital Trustee.” by Reverend Paul E. Elliott, displays a chart showing that the j board of directors. Hollywood hospital. Hollywood, and John C. Dins-City of Los Angeles has the lowest j more. Recital hall. School of Music building.
Srth?19 citte of the c'SmsSS : "Surveying and Mapping a New Area "prepared by Willian. Bowie, chief
of the division of geodesy. United States coast and geodetic survey; j the state legislature, about to be presented by Thomas J. Maher, inspector, coast and geodetic survey, j adjourned, due to the fact that as San Francisco. Room 301, Law building.	jyet the constitutional revision com-
‘The Rabies Situation in California,” by Dr. R. V. Stone. Los Angeles mittee. voted upon last November, county health department. Room 300, Law building.	1 has not yet 1)6611 Provided for
"Social Recreation," Loren E. Mitchell and Glenn O. Grant, board of
All individuals interested in a education, Ixjs Angeles and recreation department. Los Angeles. I
(Session will be held at Exposition playground. 3990 Menlo avenue, constitution.'' published by the from 10 to 12 noon.)	National Municipal league. They
“An Evaluation of the Sales Tax,7’ Elmer D. Fagan. Room 303. Law also have published a “Model City building.	| Charter,” which should be of tn-
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