anaheim-bulletin 1953-09-08

CHIEF JUSTICE Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM FOURTEEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CA Labor Day Traffic Toll Under Figure Predicted The three day weekend holiday claimed 376 lives in crowded traffic but the total was lower and the fewest for the last three Labor Days, a survey showed today. The National Safety Council had forecast that 440 persons would be killed on highways between 8 p.m. Friday and midnight Monday. In addition to those killed in traffic, 70 persons were drowned, nine died in airplane crashes, and 101 in miscellaneous mishaps for an overall total of 556 accidental deaths. Below Forecasts Ohio led the nation with 25 traffic deaths. Michigan had 22, Illinois 22, New York state 19 and California 23. Ned H. Dearborn, president of the council, expressed satisfaction over the fact that traffic fatalities fell below expectations. The all time Labor Day record for traffic deaths is 468. Committee to Bare Secret Testimony WASHINGTON (UP)—A House subcommittee said today it will publish secret testimony on Warren L. Stephenson, socialite Republican, to show that Washington "is not a good climate for influence peddlers." In addition to those killed in traffic, 70 persons were drowned, nine died in airplane crashes, and 101 in miscellaneous mishaps for an overall total of 556 accidental deaths. Below Forecasts Ohio led the nation with 25 traffic deaths. Michigan had 22, Illinois 22, New York state 19 and California 23. Ned H. Dearborn, president of the council, expressed satisfaction over the fact that traffic fatalities fell below expectations. The all time Labor Day record for traffic deaths is 468 set in 1951. Last year 432 persons were killed. This year's safety record was encouraging in that an estimated 40 million motorists took to the highways, a new record. A Navy transport plane carrying 50 military men from England to Florida crashed and burned in Bermuda, but the passengers managed to escape the plane. One passenger suffered a sprained ankle. Chicago was the scene of the worst single Labor Day tragedy, a fire that whipped through a Negro slum tenement, killing at least 18 persons. Rescue squads were still searching for 10 other persons who may have been trapped in the four story building. One of the worst auto mishaps took place at Plant City, Fla., where seven women were killed when their car was rammed by a Seaboard Railway passenger train at a crossing. Carpenters Back In Fold of AFL WASHINGTON (UP) — The 822,000 member Carpenters Union has reaffiliated with the AFL, the AFL announced today. The action ended a one month revolt by the carpenters, who withdrew from AFL at an Executive Council meeting in Chicago. The union blasted the federation's system of handling jurisdictional problems and its current negotiations leading to possible merger with the CIO. In a joint statement, AFL President George Meany and Carpenters' President Maurice A. Hutelinson said AFL leaders will seem "some policy definitely designed to precent raids" among AFL unions. The AFL Executive Council will develop the policy and present it to the organization's national convention, opening Sept. 21 at St. Louis, for adoption, the statement said. The carpenters' decision to return to the parent organization resulted from several meetings between AFL leaders and carpenters' officials. When the union pulled out of the Committee to Bare Secret Testimony WASHINGTON (UP)—A House subcommittee said today it will publish secret testimony on Warren L. Stephenson, socialite Republican, to show that Washington "is not a good climate for influence peddlers." Informed sources previously disclosed that the subcommittee received sworn testimony Stephenson offered in a 4 per cent deal to help a California manufacturer sell launchers for the Navy's "Mighty Mouse" rockets. Chairman William E. Hess (R-O) said his Armed Services Subcommittee will publish all closed door testimony as soon as it is readied by the public printer. The testimony will be accompanied, he said, by a separate report giving the subcommittee's "own opinion" of Stephenson's transactions. Hess urged business, both large and small, to help the subcommittee "keep business with the government above the table." Stephenson played a role in President Eisenhower's election campaign and later became executive secretary of the inaugural committee and secretary of the Republican Club on Capitol Hill. It has been disclosed that he was questioned about the 4 per cent offer to the California manufacturer and his reported claim of contracts in the Navy, and reports that he obtained information on competitive bids. Alleged Beating Told by Ex-Wife Of Sugar Heir NEWPORT BEACH (UP)-Blond Kay Spreckels, former wife of sugar heir Adolph B. Spreckels, told a justice court today how she was "thrown to the floor, beaten, kicked and called vile four letter words" by Spreckels, who she said planned to disfigure her. The 40-year-old Spreckels is charged with jeonious assault with attempt to produce great bodily harm on the beautiful former actress. She alleged that the beating and cursing occurred on August 20, when she went to visit her children at the Spreckels beach house on nearby Balboa Island. Spreckels, who had a similar charge dismissed Aug. 27 because of a legal technical issue, pleaded guilty. IT'S ALL OVER—The most severe case of child abuse in County General Hospital authorities. The mother, Ms. Mitchell 508 South Illinois aheim, had been admitted hospital polio ward Sat one of the latest victims disease in the county. Mrs. Mitchell, was ad hoc hospital with the serious type of polio. Dr. Edward Lee Russell Health Officer, reported polio total for the year had 11 cases. One patient, Cain, 32, of 129 South Fullerton, was admitted hospital yesterday with a paralytic type of polio. Three other cases were to the Health Department are William Sessions, West Edinger St., Santa Clara ceiving treatment for nortic case at his home. San nell, 9, of Seal Beach acting a mild attack is in Dorothy Brock. Bellflower Housewife Charges Rape, Robbery BUENA PARK—Sheriff's officers today were searching for two men who allegedly raped and robbed an attractive Bellflower housewife they met in a bar and offered to take her home. Instead, Mrs. Roberta Vivian Baker of 16709 Admore St., Bellflower, she was driven to a field near Orangethorpe Blvd. and Miller St., southeast of Buena Park, and attacked by each man. In the struggle, Mrs. Baker lost a shoe and her clothing was disheveled and dirtied when she was thrown from their machine as the pair drove away and left her early Monday. She said she lost $40 cash. Mrs. Baker, who said she met the two men in a Bellflower bar where she was drinking, told authorities that she accepted the ride to her home because the men were "nice" They refused to take her home, she insisted. She gave officers a good description of the pair. Weather Mostly clear today through Wednesday. Continued warm with high today near 90. Laurel School District Renamed Los Alamitos LOS ALAMITOS—As of today, Laurel School District here is no more; it is to be known as Los Alamitos School District. School officials and residents of the community proposed the change, holding that the name Laurel had nothing to do with the town and that there were other Laurel school districts. It was all very confusing, Superintendent Jack L. Weaver insisted in petitioning the board of supervisors for the change, approved after County Superintendent of Schools Limon T. Simmons sanctioned the name change. JUSTICE FRED VIN Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ EIM Evenings Except Sundays ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8., 1953 VOL. XXXI NO. 15 Warren Hinter Vinson Success SACRAMENTO (UP) ington and Sacramento circles buzzed today with his Gov. Earl Warren's formia will be appointed U.S. Supreme Court to Chief Justice Fred M. V. Ever since the election dent Eisenhower last N Warren's name has been California with a Supremo appointment. Refuses to Comment Warren's announcement week that he will not be date for a fourth term nor lent credence to the and the death of Justice today opened up a bert high court. Warren has steadfastly to talk about an appoint the high court. Upon lea the death of Vinson, he brief statement expressi and praising Vinson as IT'S ALL OVER—The months of long waiting and uncertainty came to an end Saturday night when Sgt. Manuel Moreno, 21, son of Mrs. Betty A. Hernandez, returned home after being a prisoner of war for 23 months. The Hernandez's home at 316 North Philadelphia St., still has a festive atmosphere as friends, relatives and well-wishers drop in to welcome Manuel home. Manuel arrived in San Francisco Saturday at 1:45 p.m., and was quickly processed and given leave orders for 30 days. He reports to Fort Ord Oct. 6 for discharge. Manuel looks none the worst for his ordeal, but said he was in pretty poor condition when he was released. The 15-day voyage from Korea to the States gave him a chance to rest and have nourishing meals which started putting weight on him. Shown gathered around Manuel is his family. Seated, from left to right, are Raymond Hernandez, Sr., Manuel's step-father; Bill Moreno, Manuel's brother; Mrs. Frank Mungula of Tucson, Arizona; Mrs. Betty Hernandez, Manuel's mother; Manuel; Ernie Hernandez; Frank Mungula, Tuscon, Arizona; (sitting on the floor) Sylvia Mungula; Eleanor Hernandez; Adele Aquirre; and Frank Mungula, Jr. (Abulletin photo) Anaheim Housewife Taken From Polio Respirator to Give Birth to Child SANTA ANA — Birth of a son to a 28-year-old Anaheim housewife, who was in a respirator at the Orange County General Hospital. was reported Sunday by hospital authorities. The mother, Mrs. Eugenia Mitchell, wife of John Mitchell 508 South Illinois St. Anaheim, had been admitted to the hospital polio ward Saturday as one of the latest victims of that disease in the county. Mrs. Mitchell, was admitted to the hospital with the serious bulbar type of pollo. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, County Health Officer, reported today the polio total for the year has reached 11 cases. One patient, Morris Cain, 32, of 129 South Waldo Ave., Pullerton, was admitted to the hospital yesterday with a mild non-paralytic type of pollo. Three other cases were reported to the Health Department. They are William Sessions, 18, of 404 West Edinger St., Santa Ana, receiving treatment for non-paralytic case at his home. Sandra Darnell, 9, of Seal Beach also suffering a mild attack is in the Los Dorothy Brock, 31, of Garden Council Schedules Hearings Tonight Tonight's session of the Anaheim City council set for 8 p.m. In Council chambers of the city hall, will feature public hearings on the reclassification of the David S. Collins property at the North-East corner of Ball and South Los Angeles street; abandonment proceedings under Ordinance 855; and a reclassification hearing on the Urban N. Hartman property at Harbor Blvd. Palm and Ball Rd. Hearings will also be held on the Curtis McFadden property which is bounded by West Santa Ana St. West South St. and Walnut St.; and on the reclassification of recently annexed territory on Acacia St. Bids will be accepted on cast iron wainscoting and fastening for a discussion. Refuses to Comment Warren's announcement week that he will not be date for a fourth term nor lent credence to the and the death of Justice today opened up a britt high court. Warren has steadfastly to talk about an appointing the high court. Upon leaving the death of Vinson, he brief statement expresses and praising Vinson as American." But on the excuse that too busy working on judicial appointments, cancelled his regular morning press conference fused to answer queries at office. Senate Would Confirm Only last week, a "high administration source"ington said he was "O President Elsenhower point the 63-year-old R to the next vacancy on preme Court. And Sen. Walter F. Ga) said today that if nominated by the Presid Supreme Court "he will promptly confirmed by late." Warren's legal background nearly 40 years. Alasing from the University formia in 1912. Warren law degree from the university school of jurisprudence. He practiced privately years and after brief stint vice in the infant'y in W L. he became deputy city of Oakland in 1919. Liberal Republic Ever since then, Warren been connected with law general-or governor. Warren always has been a liberal Republican political philosophy which to both Republicans and its program. "These—set forth in of social progress," he iscribed not only at elec but in the performance of between elections. It has as a guidepost to me formia and it has assisted can government in this fashion forward lookinggressive laws." Health Officer, reported today the polio total for the year has reached 11 cases. One patient, Morris Cain, 32, of 129 South Waldo Ave., Fullerton, was admitted to the hospital yesterday with a mild non-paralytic type of polio. Three other cases were reported to the Health Department. They are William Sessions, 18, of 404 West Edinger St., Santa Ana, receiving treatment for non-paralytic case at his home. Sandra Darnell, 9, of Seal Beach also suffering a mild attack is in the Los Dorothy Brock, 31, of Garden Angeles County General Hospital. Grove, also has a mild case. Marriage Licenses Decrease During Month SANTA ANA — Decrease in the number of marriage licenses issued in Orange County during August, while passport demand continued brisk, was reported today Mrs. Evelyn Geren, in charge of the County Clerk's marriage license bureau. Marriage licenses during August numbered 215, as compared with 235 during July and 236 in August, 1952. The bureau issued 71 passports in August, as compared 58 in August, 1952. However, the total was below the July mark of 101. Only two declarations of intention to become American citizens were handled during August. The same number as in July. Elks to Induct 25 New Members Tomorrow Twenty-five new members will be inducted into B.P.O. Elks tomorrow night by lodge officers, winners of the South Coast District ritualistic contest. Headed by Exalted Ruler Judge John Shea, this will be the team's final initiation ceremony before entering the state contest, Sept. 17 at the California Elks Convention in Long Beach. The new members will be fested at a dinner party as guests of the lodge where at that time they will be introduced to their brother Elks prio to the ceremony. Six car drivers, arrested over the holiday week-end and prior to today, paraded before Judge John Shea today in the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court on charges of drunk driving. Heaviest fine imposed during the hearings was given Harold Henry Harris, 42, of Rosseau, who was picked up by La Habra police Saturday. Admitting a prior offense, Judge Shea fined the motorist $400 or 80 days in the County Jail in addition to suspending his license for one year. A plea of guilty was entered by John Rangel Negrette, 31, of Placentia on drunk driving charges after his arrest Aug. 30 by Placentia police. He was fined $250. Joe Benjamin Campos, 41, of Placentia pleaded not guilty today to charges of drunk driving and driving without a license following his arrest by Placentia officers Aug. 30. His trial by jury is set for Sept. 30 in the local court. In the meantime, Campos is free on ball of $500. Thirty days in the county jail was begun today by Edwards Padilla Valenzuela, of Fullerton after his plea of guilty today in court to drunk driving. He was nabbed by Fullerton police yesterday at 3:35 a.m. He was fined $150 or 30 days by Judge Shea for the offense in addition to a suspension of driving privileges for days. Jesus Aneso Reynoso, 23-year-old Placentian arrested by Placentia officers Sunday for drunk driving and failure to possess a driver's license, was committed to jail today when he was fined $200 or 40 days by Judge Shea. His license when obtained, was suspended by the court for 90 days. Retailers to Hear Fashion Show Report Retail merchants of Anaheim will hear final reports on the forthcoming Sept. 17 fashion show when they attend the regular breakfast session of the group Thursday at 7:30 a.m. in the Dorothy-Wade Dinner House. Chairman Harold Smith of the group will preside during the meet. Anaheim Day Sept. 22 At L. A. County Fair Anaheim day at the 1953 Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona has been set for Sept. 22. This announcement is contained in a special invitation received by local officials as part of a definite program to increase interest in community-wide participation in the world's largest county fair. That this program is being continued is testimony to its success the past few years. Tevis Paine, public relations director for the fair, continues as coordinator of the special days calendar. Through his efforts the program attained Southland acceptance almost over night and has enjoyed steady growth in community participation ever since. Fair dates are Sept. 18-Oct. 4. FBSNO, Calif., (U.S.) explorer who lay help hours in the dark recapture him, his leg crushed pound boulder, rested on today in Presno Hall after a dramatic rescue. Members of the rescuers Carroll 28, Hollywood, with hat of guts." Otherwise, "would have taken us off him out." The accident took place Canyon National Park night. Slemaker, a mem Southern California Glenn was trying to find a linking Church Cave and Cave. Rock Smashes It At the time, he was feet from the entrance to Cave and 300 feet below face. He slipped and down a muddy incline, number of heavy rock crashing down. One boulder, weighing VINSON DIES IN XXXI NO. 15 Warren May be Named To Fill Bench Vacancy WASHINGTON UP — Fred M. Vinson. Chief Justice of the United States since 1946, died unexpectedly today of a heart attack. He was 63. He was stricken in his suite at the Sheraton Park hotel at 2:30 a.m. edt and died at 3:15 a.m., shortly after a physician reached his bedside. Vinson had not been ill. Mrs. Vinson and one of their two sons, Fred M. Jr., said Vinson retired last night in good spirits and apparently good health. Vinson's death created the first vacancy, on the Supreme Court since President Eisenhower took office. May Appoint Warren: There was immediate speculation that Mr. Eisenhower will name Republican Gov. Earl Warren of California to fill the vacancy. Warren announced last week that he will not seek re-election when his present term as governor expires in January, 1955. With Congress in adjournment, Mr. Eisenhower can fill the vacancy by recess appointment or call the Senate into special session to receive the nomination. In any case, the Senate eventually will have to confirm the choice. With Vinson's death, the lineup on the high court is seven Democrats and one Republican, Justice Harold H. Burton of Ohio, appointed by former President Truman. President Decrees Mourning Period For Chief Justice DENVER UP — President Eisenhower today decreed a 30-day period of national mourning for Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson of the U.S. Supreme Court whom he hailed as an "outstanding citizen" with a national service record of "efficiency, dignity and integrity." The chief executive, in a formal mourning proclamation, ordered flags on all public building of the United States here and abroad flown at half staff for a period of 30 days. The President, genuinely saddened by the death of an old and close personal friend, cancelled Refuses to Comment Warren's announcement last week that he will not be a candidate for a fourth term as governor lent credence to the rumors, and the death of Justice Vinson today opened up a berth on the high court. Warren has steadfastly refused to talk about an appointment to the high court. Upon learning of the death of Vinson, he issued a brief statement expressing regret and praising Vinson as a "great American." But on the excuse that he was too busy working on a batch of judicial appointments, Warren cancelled his regular Tuesday morning press conference and refused to answer queries sent to his office. Senate Would Confirm Only last week, a "highly-placed administration source" in Washington said he was "confident" President Eisenhower will appoint the 63-year-old Republican to the next vacancy on the Supreme Court. And Sen. Walter F. George (D-Ga) said today that if Warren is nominated by the President to the Supreme Court "the would be promptly confirmed by the Senate." Warren's legal background goes back nearly 40 years. After graduating from the University of California in 1912, Warren obtained a law degree from the university's school of jurisprudence in 1914. He practiced privately for three years and after brief stateside service in the infantry in World War I, he became deputy city attorney of Oakland in 1919. Liberal Republican Ever since then, Warren has been connected with law either as a district attorney, state attorney general or governor. Warren always has been considered a liberal Republican with a political philosophy which appealed to both Republicans and Democrats program. "These—set forth in a doctrine of social progress," he said. "It is a doctrine to which I have subscribed not only at election time, but in the performance of my duty between elections. It has served as a guidepost to me here in California and it has assisted Republican government in this state to fashion forward looking and progressive laws." FBI to Hold Confab With County Officers SANTA ANA—Local FBI officials today announced that a conference will be held with all Orange County city and county law enforcement officials for a discussion of a theft. Luxury Liner Runs Aground in Fog LE HAVRE, France (UP)—The 51,840-ton French luxury liner Liberte, carrying 1075 passengers including many homewardbound Americans, ran aground in dense fog today as she sailed for New York. The liner, fourth largest in the world, was under command of a substitute skipper when she ran aground while leaving her home port here. All her passengers were booked for passage to the United States. French Line officials ordered three tugs to stand by, but said the Liberte, pride of the French merchant fleet, probably would remain hung up on a mud-bank, half a mile from her berth here until tonight, the next high tide. The luxury liner, formerly the German ship Europe," plowed into the mud bank near buoy B3 at low water, French Lines officials said. It reported itself stuck fast only half an hour after a gay sailing from its dock here for Southampton. With Congress in adjournment, Mr. Eisenhower can fill the vacancy by recess appointment or call the Senate into special session to receive the nomination. In any case, the Senate eventually will have to confirm the choice. With Vinson's death, the lineup on the high court is seven Democrats and one Republican, Justice Harold H. Burton of Ohio, appointed by former President Truman. Long Active Career Leading Americans poured out expressions of sorrow at the passing of the silver haired Kentuckian whose 30 years of public service took him into the inner councils of all three branches of government. National Mourning President Eisenhower vacationing in Colorado, issued a statement expressing "shock and grief" at the death of the man who was his close personal friend and longtime bridge playing companion. The summer White House said Mr. Eisenhower would decree a period of national mourning for Vinson, the 13th man to occupy America's highest judicial position in the 164-year history of the Supreme Court. Former President Truman, who appointed him Chief Justice in 1946, called Vinson's death "a ter. (Continued on page 7) Placentian Booked After Donnybrook A free-for-all when some 35 men and women assertedly attacked two Placentia police officers performing their duty Saturday at 9:20 p.m., ended with the booking of Adolph Hernandes Rangel, 30-year-old aircraft worker of 526 Romona Terrace, Placentia. The two officers, Cleo Milligan and Harold Fraker had spotted Rangel jumping a red light in Placentia and FBI to Hold Confab With County Officers SANTA ANA—Local FBI officials today announced that a conference will be held with all Orange County city and county law enforcement officials for a discussion of a theft from inter-tate shipment. The conference, which will be a closed session, is scheduled for Sept. 15 in the Santa Ana City Council Chambers at City Hall. The only open phase of the conference will be initial exercises at 8:15 a.m. to which the press is invited. The conference was announced by Ed Kirby, in charge of the Santa Ana office. Explorer Rescued From Cave After Being Pinned by Boulder 17 Hours FRESNO, Calif., (UP)—A cave explorer who lay helpless for 17 hours in the dark recesses of a cavern, his leg crushed by a 300-pound boulder, rested comfortably today in Fresno County Hospital after a dramatic rescue operation. Members of the rescue party credited explorer Carroll Slemaker, 28, Hollywood, with having "a lot of guts." Otherwise, they said, it "would have taken us days to get him out." The accident took place in Kings Canyon National Park Sunday night. Slemaker, a member of the Southern California Grotto Club, was trying to find a passageway linking Church Cave and Boyden's Cave. Book Smashes Leg At the time, he was about 1500 feet from the entrance to Boyden's Cave and 300 feet below the surface. He slipped and tumbled down a muddy incline, causing a number of heavy rocks to come crashing down. One boulder, weighing an estimated 300 pounds, smashed his leg, causing a fracture. E. R. Simmons of Pasadena, a member of the party, made his way back to the surface and called for help at a ranger station 10 miles away. Then he returned to Slemaker's side. Keep Him Warm Simmons and other members of the party kept the injured man warm during the night with carbide lamps, saving him from shock due to exposure. The rescue party entered the cave at 8:30 a.m. A physician, Dr. Robert Burke of Fresno, descended to splint Slemaker's leg and give him morphine to ease the pain. Using nylon ropes, pulleys and a collapsible stretcher, the rescue party of sheriff's officers and rangers effected the slow rescue. They reported they were forced to take the victim off the stretcher several times to ease him around sharp corners. After Donnybrook A free-for-all when some 35 men and women assertedly attacked two Placentia police officers performing their duty Saturday at 8:20 p.m., ended with the booking of Adolph Hernandez Rangel, 30-year-old aircraft worker of 526 Romona Terrace, Placentia. The two officers, Cleo Milligan and Harold Fraker had spotted Rangel jumping a red light in Placentia and attempted to stop him for a citation. Rangel assertedly drove to his home and when the officers began writing the citation is said to have knocked the ticket book from Milligan's hands. The donnybrook began when relatives and friends of Wrangel entered the scene and knooked Milligan, to the ground. Wrangel is then charged with kicking Milligan in the head before being restrained and arrested. A formal charge of resisting arrest and passing a signal light was lodged against Rangel who was later released on $500 bail to appear for arraignment in the local court Sept. 14. Santa Ana Woman Killed by Automobile SANTA ANA—Mrs. Matilda Moesser, 84, 1101 West Fourth St., died in Orange County hospital at 11:45 last night of injuries received at 6:47 p.m. when she was struck by an automobile while walking across the intersection of Fourth and Birch Streets. Emilio Carmona Rodriguez, 18-year-old sailor of 1329 West First St., told police that as he wae traveling west on Fourth street, sun glare on the windshield of his car blinded him momentarily and he did not see the pedestrian in time to avoid striking her. Mrs. Moesser, who remained conscious after the accident despite a possible skull fracture and a fractured left leg, told officers that she had not observed the approaching car. She was rushed to the hospital but lived only five hours.