anaheim-bulletin 1953-10-07

GREENLEASE Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM TWELVE PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Anaheim Area Youth Vict Four Held For Attack On Student An Anaheim area youth, Kenne Clair Arant, 17, is in Communi Hospital today suffering with maf injuries incurred in what poli ANAHEIM'S BIG INCH—Work was started Monday on the new 18-inch water line to be run from Palm street to Magnolia avenue which is to become part of the water distribution system in Anaheim. The line will ultimately be tied into the MWD feeder line being extended down Dale avenue. The pipeline will serve the newly annexed areas and is part of the Anaheim master plan for water distribution. In the near future, work will begin on a three-million-gallon reservoir between Citron and West streets. Shown at the left watching the progress are Emil Blankmeyer, inspector for the city, George Oelkers, superintendent of Anaheim's Light-Power and Water department and Max Moody, assistant superintendent of the water department. (Bulletin photo) Atomic Energy Official Says Threat Of Russ H-Bomb Attack Is Imminent WASHINGTON — Chairman W. Sterling Cole K-NY of the Congressional Atomic Energy Committee said today he is "standing firm" on his assertion that the threat of a Russian H-bomb attack is "real and imminent." His appraisal of Soviet capabilities was directly at odds with that of Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson, who told a news conference yesterday it will be "perhaps three years" before Russia is equipped to launch an H-bomb attack against American cities. Wilson said he thinks it will take that long for Russia to produce "a reasonable number" of H-bombs and "airplanes that could deliver them." He acknowledged that "the Russians do have the H-bomb" but said they "certainly are not going to deliver one bomb with one plane and having nothing to back it up." U.S. Has Bombs In this connection, he hinted broadly that the United States already is prepared to deliver a deadly H-bomb counterpunch if war should come. He said there is "no reason to think the Russians want to precipitate a war at this time" because "they ultimately could not win." New Industry Zone Here Gets Okay SANTA ANA—Under advisement today is a proposed industrial zone change for territory southeast of Santa Ana, while the board of supervisors voted approval late Tuesday of an industrial zone southeast of Anaheim. The Anaheim tract is only 52 acres and is between Hwy. 101 and Southern Pacific Railway, between Ball Rd. and Midway Dr. Its rezoning to industrial from the present agricultural classification met with no opposition. Supervisorial decision on the 150-acre industrial zone southeast of Santa Ana lying roughly from Dyer Rd. to Delhi Rd., and from Main St. to Newport Blvd., was set over a week pending study of what road An Anaheim area youth, Kennet Clair Arant, 17, is in Community Hospital today suffering with major injuries incurred in what police term one of the most "brutal beating" on record here. The high school student, who also known as Kenneth Clair Ellsworth, was victim of a gang attack yesterday at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Resh and Center streets in which four youths, one 17, the leader of the alleged gang; and his three cronies, 15, 16, and 15 years of age brought about major injuries to the youth. Young Arant, who is the son of Mrs. Bonnie Ellsworth of 8362 Gate St., Cypress and the son of Kennet Arant of Long Beach, was said to be a local physician to be sufferer from a fractured skull, a fracture left cheek bone and a factur law. Whether an injury to his eyes will prove permanent, was known by press time today. The attack upon the youth came as the result of an alleged argument over Arant assertedly leading against a car belonging to one of the alleged attackers. Police who were called to the scene, said they found Arant in the rear seat of a friend's car, bleeding badly from the mouth and nose. He was rushed to the hospital when emergency treatment was given. Officers were forced to round members of the asserted gang from their homes and places of employment after witnesses identified the attackers. The examining physician told officers yesterday that the skull fracture "apparently was made by an instrument of some nature." The however, was denied by the you held for the severe beating giving young Arant. Police, plecing together the event leading up to Arant's injury, said after a brief argument between the principals, three of the gang attacked the single youth, inflicted a severe beating. Later, a nearby householder took the bloody you into their home and helped him clean up. As he emerged from the house, the leader of the group said to have approached Arant a struck him in the mouth, knocking him to the street between a car and the curbing. Although Arant was unable to test yesterday, he told Det. Lt. Thomas Taylor today in the local hospital. U.S. Has Bombs In this connection, he hinted broadly that the United States already is prepared to deliver a deadly H-bomb counterpunch if war should come. He said there is "no reason to think the Russians want to precipitate a war at this time" because "they ultimately could not win." Cole, who had previously credited the Russiang with "H-bombs—oral," told a reporter he did not wish to engage in a public dispute with the defense secretary and therefore would not comment on Wilson's remarks as such. But he said he had no intention of modifying or retracing his own warning, because he believes the "only realistic assumption" on which U.S. defense plans can be based is that Russia now has, or soon will have, a formidable H-bomb arsenal. Election Set Oct. 6 On Gilbert St. Annex An election to determine whether the proposed Gilbert St. annexation will become a part of Anaheim, has been set for Oct. 6, following action of City Council at an adjourned meeting yesterday at 10 a.m. Although property owners in the proposed area to come into the city were present to oppose the issue, Council members approved the election action after it was made known through petitions that a required number of property owners in the area favored the annexation. Although a wrench had been thrown in the cogs of annexation by an attorney for the minority group last week, charges that the legal description of a boundary of the annexation was a detriment to landowners; this charge was dismissed by City Attorney Preston Turner after lengthy study of the situation. Other action of Council awarded contract for construction of the Houston-Crescent sewer line to the J. E. Popovich Co. of Torrance at a cost of $105,600. NEW YORK (UP)—A telephone caller claiming to be "from outer space" interrupted a local radio show this morning and sent the listening public into one of the biggest spins since Orson Welles panicked the country with his "Men from Mars" broadcast 15 years ago. The caller's warning to "earthmen" to cease preparations for war "or your planet will be annihilated" sent hundreds of panicky listeners to their telephones to try to find out what they had heard. New York Telephone Company officials immediately placed tracers on the call. Jinx Falkenburg and her husband, Tex McCrary, were interviewing Maj. Donald E. Keyhoe (ret.) of the Marines about his new book "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" on their breakfast show at the Waldorf-Astoria when they received the call through hotel switchboard. Heeled Over Air Keyhoe immediately denied that he was in any way responsible for the call. McCrary assured readers to listeners that he und his wife were not responsible. Henry H. & Co., Keyhoe's publisher, also disclaimed responsibility, adding that "we would never consider suing a stunt to obtain publicity." Miss Falkenburg answered because too hysterical to convey with the caller: She turned over to McCryan who inadvertantly held the phone close to the microphone. Listeners heard a thick accented voice speaking in rapt grammatical English. The caller said at first he was calling from a space ship over Los Angeles. He later said he ASE BOY FOUND Hy-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ IM Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN AHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1953 VOL. XXXI NO. 40 With Victim of Brutal Gang Beating ur Held r Attack Student THEY WONT SHOOT—Indian troops will not attempt to stop 22,500 anti-Communist war prisoners if they attempt a mass breakout. Chairman Lt. Gen. K. S. Thimayya of the Neutral Nations Patriation Commission told UN and Red newsmen the Indians could stop a mass escape only if the expense of "horrible slaughter." Above, an Indian soldier stands guard over anti-Communist at Chinese Panmunjom. Reds Infuriated as Rhee Seeks Way To Free 22,500 POWs From Custodians PANMUNJOM, Korea UP — President Syngman Rhee worked today on a plan to free 22,500 anti-Communists from Indian custody and the Reds warned that and attempted to carry it out would lead to "serious consequences." Rhees intentions were made known by his provost marshall, Lt. Gen. Won Yung Duk, who almost wrecked the truce last June by freeing 25,000 anti-Red North Koreans after the president had given advance notice. Infuriated Communists requested a meeting of the Military Armistice Commission and warned that the armistice may collapse if the United Nations Command permitted Rhee to carry out his The Allies guaranteed the Communists, however, that no South Korean raids would be permitted. Maj. Gen. Lee Sang Cho, senior Communist delegate, charged that Rhee and his spokesmen have clamored that South Korea will attack Indian troops in an attempt to engineer a mass breakout." "I now serve warning to your side," Lee told U. N. delegates, "that this kind of destructive activity will lead to serious consequences." Communist newsman Wilfride Burchett told newsmen that Lee's statement meant: "If you touch the prisoners of war, you blow up the armistice." Asked what the Communists would do if South Korean soldiers overran the POW's camp, Burchett said he expects the residents of the area to double the amount when all returns are in. Local Chest Drive Nears '53 Goal The Red Feather drive is creeping up on the $31,049 goal, having reached the 61 per cent point. Workers were urged to complete and turn in their kits by next week, as the chest headquarters will close Oct. 17, it was announced last night. Reports on the campaign progress were made in the board meeting held in the chamber of commerce offices and conducted by Barney Jordan president. A new board member, Young F. Hammatt of Orangewood Ave., was elected and made his first report. Katella area was the first rural district to go over the top in its drive, having been assigned a goal of $300. Hammatt reported more than that amount already collected and said he expects the residents of the area to double the amount when all returns are in. First returns on Anaheim schools MYSTIC—Harry Mendoza, who famed magician will provide portion of the entertainment at the Annual Anaheim Halloween Ball, set for Saturday at $8 in the Elks Club at which he will represent the city in the 31st festival and parade. Tickets the ball are obtainable at Chamber of Commerce, Merge Stationers or from contestants the queen contest. up to Arant's injury, said a brief argument between policepals, three of the gang at the single youth, inflicting beating. Later, a nearby holder took the bloody youth their home and helped him up. As he emerged from the leader of the group is have approached Arant and then in the mouth, knocking the street between a car and rubbing. Arant was unable to talk day, he told Det. Lt. Thomas today in the local hospital its attacker struck and kicked the face as he lay in the near unconsciousness. Investigators from the Sheriff's biology department were kept photographing the youth early because of the seriousness of injuries. Stephenson said yes that a full investigation has been launched into the aspects of the attack; though only one later booked. All the involved have lengthy police calls for various types of offenficers said. Space' Panics Hundreds but the Waldorf-Astoria when received the call through a switchboard. Heard Over Air I immediately denied that I am in any way responsible for call. McCrary assured radiometers that he und his wife would not responsible. Henry Holt, Keyhoe's publisher, also named responsibility, adding we would never consider such that to obtain publicity." Falkenburg answered but the tooysterical to converse the caller: She turned the call to McCrary who inadvertently made phone close to the microphone. Listeners heard a thickly used voice speaking in rapid, mathematical English. Caller said at first he was by a space ship over Angeles. He later said he was now over Salt Lake City. Gist of Warning The gist of the call was this: "This is a voice from outer space. I warn you earthmen to stop talking about flying saucers, about bombs and preparations for war, for unless you learn to live in peace your planet will be annihilated. I know this because I am in a position to see and you are not. I am reaching you with difficulty. You cannot see me, and you could not bear the sight if you did. It would be hideous." The Waldorf switchboard was so jammed with calls for several hours after the broadcast that it took 10 minutes to place a call at the hotel. NBC telephone operators also reported "a flood of calls." Many of the callers expressed anger over "that kind of a hoax" and others wanted to know if the call was "real." Dr. Feinberg Accepts Stanton Pastorate Dr. Charles Fainberg, director of the Talbot Seminary at Los Angeles Bible Institute, has accepted the pastorate to the Stanton community church, and will speak at the church, Sunday night. Dr. Feinberg is well known for his radio program each Saturday entitled "The Messianic Hour." He is also one of the speakers for the Bible Institute hour. He obtained his A.B. degree at the University of Pittsburgh; Th.D., Th.M., and his Th.D. at Dallas Theological Seminary. Previous to receiving his Ph.D. from John Hopkins University, he obtained his A.M. degree from Southern Methodist University. The Rev. Charles White, who has served the Stanton Community church for the past four years, studied under Dr. Feinberg at BIO-LA. He has accepted a charge to the Conoga Park church. Next Wednesday night the Stanton church congregation is honoring the pastor and his wife at a well meeting. MYSTIC—Harry Mendona, wom famed magician will provide portion of the entertainment at Annual Anaheim Halloween Ball set for Saturday at 9 in the Elks Club at which Miss Hallowen' will be cheered to represent the city in the 31 festival and parade. Tickets the ball are obtainable at Chamber of Commerce, Merge Stationers or from contestants the queen contest. Suspect Convicted Of Robbery of Two County Store SANTA ANA — Manuel Vila Ayala, 29, was convicted late Tuesday of dual counts of armed robbery of a Westminster grocery store on a Stanton liquor store, and to the same jury will determine sanity. The jury in Superior Court berated only an hour before retiring the two verdicts which can mean that, if Ayala is found sane, he be sentenced to prison for life. He was found guilty of participating in the holdup Feb. 4 of O'Ernest Edward Shaw in a Westminster grocery store; Shaw was born with a sash cord and the robe looted the cash register of $220.33. The other count involved holdup May 2 of Kenrhle Takayu in his Stanton liquor store; he $50. Ayala is under hold for Bernardino County for armed berry with three other men; already have been convicted; is under hold for both Riverside Los Angeles counties; also for any robbery. Weather Hazy sunshine today and Thursday. Fog near the coast during night and morning hours. High day about 89. UND SLAIN Nab Man, Woman After $600,000 Ransom Paid KANSAS CITY, Mo. UP — The nine-day-old Bobby Greenlease kidnap case ended today with discovery of the boy's decomposed body in a shallow grave in St. Joseph, Mo., and the arrest of two persons in St. Louis. Reports that the six-year-old boy's body had been found were at first denied by local law enforcement authorities in St. Joseph. Within minutes, the FBI here and in Washington confirmed the discovery. Director J. Edgar Hoover in Washington identified the two under arrest in St. Louis as Carl Austin Hall, 37, and Bonnie Brown Heady, 41. Dr. Donald Black said the father "had a brief interval of collapse but has regained composure." He administered no sedative, either to the father or the mother. Hall was arrested in a room at the Congress Hotel in St. Louis by Lt. Joseph Shoulders on a tip from a cab driver. In his room police found $293,972 of the ransom money and a snub-nosed .38 caliber revolver. Ransom Stolen On information obtained from Hall, officers arrested Mrs. Heady in an Arsenal St. apartment which she and Hall had rented after arriving in St. Louis Monday. City Cools Off As Heat Breaks A high of 89 degrees was predicted for Anaheim today, the fifth day of a heat wave which has blistered Southern California. Temperatures would be above normal for the next five days, dropping to normal or slightly above this weekend, the Weather Bureau reported. Although Anaheim was the hottest spot in the nation Sunday with a sweltering 104.5 degrees, some relief came yesterday when the temperature only climbed to 98 degrees at about 3 p.m. Monday's reading Hall was arrested in a room at the Congress Hotel in St. Louis by Lt. Joseph Shoulders on a tip from a cab driver. In his room police found $293,972 of the ransom money and a snub-nosed .38 caliber revolver. Ransom Stolen On information obtained from Hall, officers arrested Mrs. Heady in an Arsenal St. apartment which she and Hall had rented after arriving in St. Louis Monday. Hall said most of the remainer of the ransom money was stolen from him by a prostitute with whom he spent Monday night in a tourist court in St. Louis County after he fought with Mrs. Heady. Officers identified the prostitute as a Sandra O'Day and said she was reported to have been arrested in Kansas City this morning. Hall said he had thought about the kidnapping for two years and talked Mrs. Heady, with whom he lived in St. Joseph, into taking the boy from the school, telling her the Greenlease boy was a son of his by a former marriage. Bursts into Tears Mrs. Heady burst into tears when Police Chief Jeremiah O'Connell of St. Louis told her the Greenlease boy was dead. She said she hadn't seen the boy after turning him over to Hall in the Kansas City parking lot and hadn't known it was a kidnapping until she read about it in the newspapers. She said she and Hall drove to Kansas City Sunday night but she said she was dozing most of the time and remembered Hall stopping the car only once. Officers said that presumably was when he picked up the ransom money. Mrs. Heady said they continued on to St. Louis after that. Like Lindbergh Case The case was shockingly similar to the Lindbergh case, from which the present federal kidnap law grew. Charles Augustus Lindberg Jr., 19-month-old son of the famous filer, was kidnapped near Hopewell, N. J. Ransom was paid but when the boy's body was found it had been reduced almost to a skeleton. Bruno Richard Hauptman was executed for the crime which occurred March 1, 1932. Hoover also disclosed that Bobby's father, Robert C. Greenlease, 71 year-old millionaire Cadillac dealer here, had paid $600,000 ransom. He said a great portion of the money had been recovered. Boy Was Shot Hoover indicated that perhaps the boy had been murdered before the ransom had been paid. He had been shot. Temperatures would be above normal for the next five days, dropping to normal or slightly above this weekend, the Weather Bureau reported. Although Anaheim was the hottest spot in the nation Sunday with a sweltering 104.5 degrees, some relief came yesterday when the temperature only climbed to 98 degrees at about 3 p.m. Monday's reading was 105! Yesterday's low was 53 degrees! Slightly cooler weather is promised today. At 11 a.m. it was 87 degrees with a humidity reading of 40 per cent. Yesterday, San Gabriel had the honor of being the hot spot of the nation with a high of 101 degrees, while Blythe and El Centro reported 100 degrees. Burbank, Pasadena and San Bernardino recorded 98 and Needles 96. Across the rest of the nation, while Southern Californians were seeking the beaches and cool spots, Easterners were pulling out their heavy sweaters, top coats and jackets as a cool mass of air swept down out of Canada to put a nip in the air east of the Rockies. Citizens' Group Holds First Meet More than 40 Anaheim citizens last night met at the Anaheim High school following through the formation of a major citizens' committee as suggested at a public meeting at AUHS last May. At the May meeting the issue of the use cussion, by the high school of possible subversive curriculum and reference material came in for a stormy disarray. From last night's group, all representatives of various organizations within the city, a steering committee was named to set a plan for future procedure. On the committee are the Rev. Berthold Jackstelt, who acted as temporary chairman for the opening discussion period and was later named to this post permanently; Mrs. Alice Schmid, secretary; Mrs. Vernon Starr, Steve Holden and Mrs. Coalson Morris. Arthur Shipkey, president of the high school board of trustees, welcomed the representative citizens and presented suggestive items for study or discussion. Paul H. Demaree, superintendent of the AUHS district, assured the group that he was the servant of the people in the district and called attention to leaflets which briefed procedure Immunization Shots to Be Offered All Children in Anaheim City Schools Immunization against diptheria, whooping cough, tetanus and smallpox will be offered to all Anaheim school children through the thirteenth grade beginning Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson schools Oct. 28. Franklin will be visited at 9:30 and Jefferson at 10:30 a.m. The immunization will be under the direction of Dr. Emma B. Wharton, communicable disease control director of the county health department. A second clinic will be held Dec. 2 at the above schools to complete the immunization, it was said. Otlier school schedules include Abraham Lincoln 9:30 a.m. and Horace Mann 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 with the second clinic set for Dec. 3. Doctors will visit George Washington school at 9:30 a.m. and the Broadway school at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 5 and will return for the second clinical visit Dec. 10. Final school visited this year will be Loara at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 15, with the second clinic to be held Nov. 12. Dr. Wharton made it known in her news release that all children should be protected against these diseases by immunization beginning at three months of age. One booster dose should be given one year after the first series of inspections. The second booster should be given within the first or second year of school. If the child is exposed to diptheria or whooping cough, however, he should receive an immediate booster injection for the particular disease, she continued. Tetanus booster injections, following injury, should be given on the recommendation of the private physician. Cany two injections of the diptheria — whooping cough — tetanus series of three injections will be given at the school immunization clinic, it was announced.