anaheim-bulletin 1953-10-06

KNIGHT MAKES FIRST Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM FOURTEEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY Anaheim Broils Through Heat Sets Three-Year City Record Anaheim broiled again today as hot desert air kept the city and the rest of the Southland baking in 100-degree temperatures for the fourth consecutive day. Despite the 94-degree reading made this morning at 11 am, today's temperature was not expected Report Ransom Contact Made in Greenlease Kidnap KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UP)—Contact has been made in the Green lease kidnap case, reliable source. The report came on the heels of a Chicago newspaper report that Bobby Greenlease's kidnap had demanded $500,000 ransom from the boy's wealthy parents. Reporters immediately went to the door of Bobby Greenlease house and asked Seewart M. Johnson for comment. As a familial spokesman he said: City Record Anaheim broiled again today as hot desert air kept the city and the rest of the Southland baking in 100-degree temperatures for the fourth consecutive day. Despite the 94-degree reading made this morning at 11 a.m., today's temperature was not expected to hib the mark of 105 degrees set yesterday afternoon. Yesterday's high was the top October temperature recorded since 1930 when the same temperature reading was marked by the Agricultural Laboratory. Both 105 readings are marked as the highest temperatures recorded since September of 1930 when a blazing 109-degrees cocked the city. Yesterday's low was 56! The United States Weather Bureau forecast only a one degree drop for the Anaheim area today. It was expected to be slightly cooler 88 at the beaches, however. The present heat wave is caused by a high pressure area over the desert and Nevada plateau forcing desert air down to the coast, the weather bureau said. Other Southern California highs yesterday included Glendale 108, North Hollywood 102, San Gabriel 94, and Santa Ana 103. Slightly cooler weather was forecast for tomorrow by the weather bureau. Court Has Parade Of Drunk Drivers Parade of drunk drivers through the Anaheim-Pullerton Municipal Court today listed two women, both nailed by Anaheim officers for driving while intoxicated on Sept. 27. These included Vera Rachell Jenson, 23, of Fullerton, who on her plea of guilty, was fined $150 or 30 days in jail by Judge Ronald Tiday. Also fined by the court was Gwynne Darlene Menges, 23, of Cypress, arrested on the same day. In addition to the fine of $150, her driver's license was suspended for 90 days with the exception of traveling to work and to a physician. Archa Lee McKinzie, 65, 114½ North Palm St., arrested by Anaheim officers Sept. 26 on drunk driving charges, pleaded guilty today to the charges and was fined $150 or 30 days in jail by Judge Tiday. McKinzie's license was suspended for term of 90 days. Kenneth Odell Brown, 23-year-police at 8:45 p.m. yesterday on drunk driving and hit-run proper CHIEF JUSTICE—Former Governor Earl Warren of California waves on arrival at the Supreme Court in Washington, where he was sworn in as Chief Justice of the United States, succeeding the late Fred M. Vinson. Hallowe'en Parade Near Capacity Only one more float can be added to the Anaheim Hallowe'en Parade, between now and parade time, Saturday night. Oct. 31, is the word today from Harold Smith, parade marshal. All of the divisions of the parade have been closed to new floats except for the lone entry, which will balance out the parade. Each division of the parade previously had been limited to six floats. However, a clamour went up, and a space was provided in the park for more floats. Parade marshals, Al Marcoux, Ed Hawkins, O. E. Hanson, Oscar Schultz, Burr Williams, and Alan LaMont, now are weaving comedy stunts, gags, bands, and horsemen into various divisions of the huge night spectacle. Parade entries of all types may be entered at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce office. Bob Wurgaft, festival chairman has announced that an entertainment committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Jim Perris. Wurgauft also announced that Chuck Chandler and Harold Daoust would be in charge of organizing a spirited Downtown Jamboree for the morning of October 31. Both men are of the Anaheim Exchange Club. Other Exchange committeemen are George Reed, stunts, gags, and Greenlease Kidnapping KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UP)—Contact has been made in the Green lease kidnap case, reliable source. The report came on the heels of a Chicago newspaper report that Bobby Greenlease's kidnap had demanded $500,000 ransom from the boy's wealthy parents. Reporters immediately went to the door of Bobby Greenlease house and asked Stewart M. Johnson for comment. As a family spokesman, he said: "It is absolutely not true. There has been no contact with the kaper nor any go between." He would not comment on the whereaboutof 69-year-old Robe Lederman, earlier spokesman for the family. Spokesman Unavailable Tension grew out of the fact that Robert Lederman, who first acted as spokesman for the soaring family, now has not been seen for more than 48 hours. Speculation cast the 69-year-old Tulaa, Okla., man in the role intermediary. Lederman, a business partner of the 71-year-old millian fire ther, Robert C. Greenlease, last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday when he stepped outside in the rain to look for a newspaper on the lawn. Priest Vists Home Speculation was heightened further by the longer than usual vigil of a priest and a Chicago newspaper story that Bobby's abduction had asked payment of $500,000 ransom for his return. The ransom report got only a terse "no comment" from the family and law enforcement agencies. But it was the heavy silence that most impressed the community and newsmen outside the great brick house. A trim nurse answered the bell at 8:30 a.m. after told newsmen that "they are asleep" when asked if the reporters could see Lederman. Permits Issued for 56 New Homes Here Anaheim's fast-expanding building industry took a large jump Tuesday with the issuance of permits for construction of 56 units in the Garden Homes tract on Lombard and Hermosa streets. The project is under direction of Contractor Douglas Ewards of Santa Ana and will contain when completed homes valued at a permit price of $487,600. Inspector Homer Wallace said Tuesday that the project, with homes of both five and six rooms, contain 27 homes at $800; seven homes for $880; 16 houses in t $10,500 class and six homes for $700. Cypress, arrested on the same day. In addition to the fine of $150, her driver's license was suspended for 90 days with the exception of traveling to work and to a physician. Archa Lee McKinsey, 65, 114½ North Palm St., arrested by Anaheim officers Sept. 26 on drunk driving charges, pleaded guilty today to the charges and was fined $150 or 30 days in jail by Judge Tidy. McKinsey's license was suspended for term of 90 days. Kenneth Odell Brown, 23-year-old police at 8:45 p.m. yesterday on drunk driving and hit-run property charges, pleaded guilty today in court to the charges and was fined $175 or 35 days in jail. His license was suspended for 90 days. Police charge Brown with striking the car of Harry Walter Johnson of Norwalk at the corner of Manchester and Lincoln, and then fleeing the scene until nabbed by a passerby and police. Clyde Arthur Fletcher, 54, of Montebello, arrested by La Habra officers Oct. 5 on charges of drunk driving, was fined $150 or 30 days in his court appearance today. His driving privileges were suspended for 90 days. In a grand-theft auto charge against Frank Trimino Moreno, 19, of Compton, Judge Tidy fined the defendant $250 or 30 days in jail for the alleged theft of a car belonging to Gilbert Moreho of Placentia during the weekend. Moreno was nabbed by Pullerton Police for Placentia officers. Tract Maps for 326 Lots Approved by Planners Two tentative tract maps for a total of 326 lots were approved yesterday by the City Planning Commission subject to engineering and, in the case of the map submitted by Carl M. Buck company, subject to annexation. Buck Company's planned subdivision contains 247 lots and is located in the northwest section of the city. It is bounded on the west by North Euclid avenue, on the south of Romney Drive and on the north by Houston street. The second tentative tract map, submitted by Delle Parker, subdivides 79 lots, and is bounded on the south by Manchester Blvd. on the north by Houston street. FINAL REHEARSALS—Anabeim High School girls go through first Miss Hallowe'en Ball to be held at 9 p.m. in the Elks Club to be chosen to head the local festival. Working out with Coordination Spicer, 17, of 10641 Lexington St., Anaheim; and Rella Joyce of the 28 girls competing for the honors of Miss Hallowe'en Tickets are on sale for the ball at the Chamber of Commerce school girls. (Bulletin photo) FIRST SPEECH AS GOVERNOR -Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ M Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN CALIFORNIA. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 6, 1953 VOL. XXXI NO. 39 through Fourth Consecutive Day port Ransom tact Made in enlease Kidnap SAS CITY, Mo. (UP)—Cons been made in the Greenkidnap case, reliable sources report came on the heels Chicago newspaper report bobby Greenlease's kidnaper commanded $500,000 ransom the boy's wealthy parents. terers immediately went to por of Bobby Greenlease's and asked Seewart M. John comment. As a family Greenlease Kidnap BAS CITY, Mo. (UP)—Conditions been made in the Green lease case, reliable sources report came on the heels of Chicago newspaper report Bobby Greenlease's kidnaper demanded $500,000 ransom on the boy's wealthy parents. Porters immediately went to police of Bobby Greenlease's and asked Sewart M. John for comment. As a family man, he said: "I would not comment on the outfit of 69-year-old Robert Ledterman, earlier spokesman for family." Would not comment on the outfit of 69-year-old Robert Ledterman, earlier spokesman for family. Priest Visits Home Relocation was heightened furiously the longer than usual visit to the priest and a Chicago news story that Bobby's abduced payment of $500,000 for his return. The ransom got only a terse "no com from the family and law agency." It was the heavy silence most impressed the community and newsmen outside the brick house. A trim nurse treated the bell at 8:30 a.m. and newsmen that "they are all when asked if the report should see Ledterman." HITS Issued for New Homes Here Elliott's fast-expanding build-industry took a large jump to the issuance of permits construction of 56 units in the Homes tract on Lombard Hermosa streets. The project is under the direction of Contractor Douglas Eddison Santa Ana and will contain completed homes valued permit price of $477,800. Contractor Homer Wallace said to meet the project, with homes five and six rooms, will have 27 homes at $800; seven for $880; 16 houses in the class and six homes for Silver Bonus Jackpot Hits $347.19 Total! --Turn to Page 9 If you are a newcomer to Anaheim and are not familiar with the big jackpot offered by Silver Bonus merchants in the city be sure to check page 9 of today's Bulletin! Anyone who shops in Anaheim can qualify for a jackpot of $347.19—one of the largest ever given away. Be sure to mother and her five children were hurt, all but one of the seriously, when her car ran on Lincoln Blyd. near Euclid Avenue and hit a tree at 12:05 a.m. Mrs. Elizabeth Doughty, 32; lizabeth Jeane, 15; Jessie A. 10; Carolyn Joyce, 9; George O. 6; and Charles Phillip, 4, we taken to St. Joseph Hospital in ange. Only Carolyn Joyce escaped with minor injuries, all other having hurts described as maiden and possibly including broken bones and head injuries. California Highway Patrol said Mrs. Doughty's car b Weather The high cloudiness today h Wednesday but mostly sunry. Early morning fog along east Wednesday. High today 100. Cooler Wednesday afterning. School girls go through final stages of rehearsal for Saturday's pain in the Elks Club at which time "Miss Hallowe'en" will Working out with Coordinator Marie Wilkie, center, is MonSt., Anaheim; and Rella Cherry, 17, $29 North Citron St. Honors of Miss Hallowe'en, were present to prattle routines. the Chamber of Commerce, Mercury Stationers or from the --Turn to Page 9 If you are a newcomer to Anaheim and are not familiar with the big jackpot offered by Silver Bonus merchants in the city be sure to check page 9 of today's Bulletin! Anyone who shops in Anaheim can qualify for a jackpot of $347.19—one of the largest ever given away. Be sure to make your purchases tomorrow from a silver bonus store and don't throw away that chance at the giant jackpot! Turn to Page 9 Right Now! Local Community Chest Board Meets Tonight Anaheim Community Chest board meets tonight to hear a complete report on the progress of the campaign, which entered the clean-up phase this week. The meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce board room. Mrs. R. W. Marvin, secretary-treasurer, announced that Century Club and 6-4-6 Club memberships are continuing to come into the chest headquarters at 117 W. Char-tres St. Mrs. J. W. Truxaw's name was added to the Century club list yesterday. Shiptey and Pearson Oil Co. home office staff and Anaheim Truck and Transfer both joined the 6-4-6 club and North Orange County Credit Bureau joined the 100 percent employee participation group. Firemen Answer Call To Local Laundry Firemen were called to the Anaheim Laundry for the second time within a week when rags being cleaned by the firm caught fire. The laundry located at 400 South Lemon St. suffered a fire late last week in which two laundry carts were destroyed including several hundred towels. In today's blaze which broke out at 1 a.m. burlap valued at some $10 was destroyed. Hearings Held on Two New Industrial Areas SANTA ANA — The board supervisors today was to have two public hearings on proposed new industrial areas, but the county fathers may not announce their decision pending further study. One zone, largest proposed, southeast of Santa Ana, partly city and partly in county territory. It is bounded generally by Main St., the city limits at D.Rd., and Delhi Rd. and Newp Ave. Buffer strips would be all both Main St. and Newport A major arteries. Carnation Milk Co., planning plant at Dyer Rd. and Newp Ave., asked for the rezoning proved thus far by both City Santa Ana and County of Oran planning commissions. Another industrial zone property is between Hwy. 101 and South Pacific Railroad track, and it tween Ball Rd. and Midway southeast of Anaheim. VERNOR IN ANAHEIM New State Head Delivers Major Policy Talk Here Condemning unemployment insurance cheating, the snarled traffic conditions, and the impounded tidelands oil royalties, Gov. Goodwin Knight delivered a major policy address in Anaheim yesterday, his first official speech as Governor, before an estimated 280 persons jammed into the main dining room of the Elks Club. Removing his coat and mopping his brow occasionally, the Governor said, "I greet you warmly," to the combined membership of the Anaheim Rotary, Klwanis, Lions and Exchange Clubs and other persons from Orange County in the more than 100-degree heat. Lashing out at the snarled traffic problem in the state, Knight said, "We can expect six million cars on the highways in California before Jan. 1. Car snarled traffic problems must be solved even if monorail, subways, buses and more highways are necessary," he said. He said he plans no "house-cleaning" in the State government and he hopes to keep all 18 departments of the Governor's Council in operation. The State now has 53,000 employees, he revealed, and increasing population may force an even larger staff. "There are 430,000 new people moving into the state every month," he said, "and they are calling for more schools, highways, better public transportation and more buildings." Instead of hiring by any spoils system, the new Governor said that Polio Toll Hits 143 in County SANTA ANA — Orange County's polio total for 1953 was boosted to 143 cases today with the report of a new victim, Mrs. Patricia Hennessy, 22, of 448 South Madrona St., Brea. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, County Health Officer, said Mrs. Hennessy has a "mild non-paralytic" type of the disease. She is being treated at her home, having been ill for about three days, Dr. Russell said. A child from Brea and a young housewife from Seattle, Wash., were victims of polio yesterday. Lynne Rae Patterson, 2, of 333 South Laurel St., Brea has a mild non-paralytic attack and is at her home for treatment. Her brother, Stephen, 5, got polio several weeks also and is under treatment at the home. He said he plans no "house-cleaning" in the State government and he hopes to keep all 18 departments of the Governor's Council in operation. The state now has 53,000 employees, he revealed, and increasing population may force an even larger staff. "There are 430,000 new people moving into the state every month," he said, "and they are calling for more schools, highways, better public transportation and more buildings." Instead of hiring by any spoils system, the new Governor said that he will hire only by merit. Instead of "aristocratic" control of governorship, he will consider brains, ability and ment, he will consider brains, ability hard work. Striking out viciously at the State's "give-away" program now in operation, Knight quoted Capt. John Smith's famous phrase of "He who won't work, won't eat," and said that he is willing to help the needy and the helpless, but he will insist that those who can work must do so. "I don't stand with the Left Wingers or those with rigor morals, reaching back 50 or 60 years to put a block in the way of progress," he stated. He revealed that unemployment insurance cheating has totaled $22,-000,000 and said, "I have no use for such traitorship." "All-nefarious practices will be stopped by ruthless vigilance," he expounded. "California's $52,000,000 in impounded tidelands oil royalties may be released in a few days, or weeks at the most," he reported. He blasted the Truman vetoes to return control of tidelands to the States and pointed out that the Supreme Court for 50 years has held the State rights inviolate. Knight said an Arkansas suit to block California from the oil money has no merit. "The attorney general of Arkansas should look into his mirror and own conscience and withdraw the stupid suit," he said. He promised that the money would be spent wisely and ripped the rumor apart that "oil companies" and "big oilmen" were behind Federal control of the tidelands. Actually, he said, these companies and men don't care who their landlord is. Knight concluded his address by saying, "I have no obligations except those I took in my oath when I was sworn in as Governor in Los Angeles this morning." "I am free of ownership of properties and personal obligations of any type and free of any promise (Continued on Page 6) $100,000 Asked By Boy in Damage Suit Health Officer, said Mrs. Hennessey has a "mild non-paralytic" type of the disease. She is being treated at her home, having been ill for about three days, Dr. Russell said. A child from Brea and a young housewife from Seattle, Wash., were victims of polio yesterday. Lynne Rae' Patterson, 2, of 333 South Laurel St., Brea has a mild non-paralytic attack and is at her home for treatment. Her brother, Stephen, 5, got polio several weeks also and is under treatment at the home. Mrs. Betty Marsland, 23, of Seattle, also has polio it was confirmed. She had become ill enroute from Seattle and entered a hospital at Los Angeles last week. She was released shortly afterwards however, only to become ill again with what was diagnosed as a mild non-paralytic type. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, the County Health Officer, reported that an Anaheim woman is in the hospital with a rare type of infection which affects the blood and brain. She is Mrs. Evelyn Daniels, 42, 839 Redondo Drive. Her aliment is described as meningococcemia. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. Youthful Bandits Rob Cafe at Buena Park BUENA PARK — Two youthful bandits their faces shiled in sheer silk stockings and both appearing calm as one of them reinforced his demands with a revolver, early today held up and robbed a cafe here of $18.50 cash. Owner Philip J. McLaughlin, 35, of Cypress; waitress Jean Bell, 32, of 1620 West St., Fullerton and chef Francis P. Luchhese, of Cypress were in the cafe at Lincoln Blvd and Grand Avenue when the pair of bandits came in at closing time. Outside, in a phone booth, was Thomas H. Murray of Compton, but he said he was not award that anything was wrong until the bandits ran from the cafe. They escaped in a waiting car. One youth, who had the gun, appeared about 16 or 17-years old, and the other being probably 19-years-old, the victims told officers. Feces... The gunoting boy was pulling his stocking disguise over his face as he entered the cafe and found Luchhese sweeping the floor and the others busy at their clean-up chores shortly after midnight. Knight concluded his address by saying, "I have no obligations except those I took in my oath when I was sworn in as Governor in Los Angeles this morning." "I am free of ownership of properties and personal obligations of any type and free of any promise (Continued on Page 6) $100,000 Asked By Boy in Damage Suit SANTA ANA — Damages of more than $100,000 was asked today in a Superior Court suit filed on behalf of Don Grayson Boynton a young boy whose parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grayson Boynton were fatally injured in a Coast Highway traffic crash near El Morro Bay last May 3. Mrs. Hulda E. Ryblicka of Los Angeles brought the action as a legal guardian of the boy, naming as defendant Wilma I. Stacy, individually and also as administratrix of the estate of Elbert J. Stacy, 18, of Camp Pendleton Marine. The complaint alleges that young Stacy, driver of a car loaded with Marines drove across the center line of the highway at 2 a.m., causing a collision with the car in which Mr. and Mrs. Boynton were passengers. The sum of $50,000 damages is asked for the death of each parent and $1933.14 for burial expenses. Four other persons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Shaffer of Fullerton and two Marines; Robert J. Sprague and William E. Ayres were killed in the crash. Two servicemen were seriously hurt. Inquest Slated in Death of Woman Here Inquest will be held Friday at 3 p.m. into the death Sunday night of Mrs. Jennie Quier, 78, struck down by a car driven by Richard Garcia, 19, of Anaheim as she crossed Center street at Los Angeles street in downtown Anaheim. The probe will be conducted at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Mortuary, the coroner's office announced. Two Variance Petitions Denied by Planners Of three variance petitions submitted to the City Palmning Commission yesterday, the Commissioners granted only one and denied the other two. Charles G. Johns and Fred L. Bowden, both of Orange, requested permission to divide their property, located on the north side of Romneya Drive between Boden Drive and Liberty Lane, into five lots; four which were to be 54-feet wide and 116 feet deep. The fifth lot, which has a house on it was to be 82.88 feet wide and 116 feet deep also. A property owner appeared before the Commission and objected to the variance on the grounds that the size of the lots would not permit the construction of homes the size of other homes already in the neighborhood. The variance was denied. The second variance denied was submitted by Manuel and Aurora Alonza, 9221 Placement Ave., who requested permission to build a grocery store on property on the north-west corner of Placentia avenue and East Vermont avenue. Thieves Rob-Furniture Firm Here of $6 Thieves using heavy metal cutters broke into the Villa Furniture Co. at 524 East Jullanna St. during the night and raided the coin box of a soft-drink machine for a total of $6, police said. A check of the premises showed no furniture or tools missing, of ficers learned.