anaheim-bulletin 1953-10-13

Barbara Graham to Die For Part in Murder Plot LOS ANGELES UP — Blonde Barbara Graham, buxom killer of an elderly Burbank widow was sentenced to death in the gas chamber today for her part in a "murder for money" plot that backfired. The 30-year-old mother, who earlier said she would rather die than face life in prison, got the same sentence her two men accomplices received a week ago today for the March 9 bludgeon staying of Mable Monahan, wealthy 62-year-old widow. Sentence was imposed by Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke. Judge Fricke deplied an appeal for a new trial on grounds of "no new evidence" after a defense counsel argument. If Mrs. Graham's automatic appeal to the state Supreme Court is denied she will be the fourth woman executed in California's history and the third to die in San Quentin's gas chamber. Judge Pricke read the death verdict last Tuesday to the two men members of the "unholy trio" Jack Santo 47 and Emmett Perkins 44 both now lodged in the San Quentin death row. The trio killed Mrs. Monahan during a search for a non-existent $100000 believed hidden in her home. During a sensational six-week trial complicated by missing witnesses and contradictory testimony Santo and Perkins were implicated in six other crimes. One of these was the Chester payroll robbery-slaying of grocer Guard Young and three children last October. The two gas executions in California were given to Juanita "The Duchess" Spinelli in November 1941 and Louise Peete in April 1947. "The Duchess," leader of a reorganization plan also wiled seven regional offices or department's soil conservation vice at Upper Darby, Pa.; T. tanburg, S.C.; Milwaukee; Linn Neb.; Fort Worth, Tex.; Albueque, N.M., and Portland, Ore. MOBS Benson Se To Abolish Agencies WASHINGTON — Secrets of Agriculture Exxra T. Benson day announced plans to abolish agencies, the Production Bureau of Agricultural Economics by assigning their functions other existing agencies and or be created. As previously disclosed, Bens reorganization plan also wiled seven regional offices or department's soil conservation vice at Upper Darby, Pa.; T. tanburg, S.C.; Milwaukee; Linn Neb.; Fort Worth, Tex.; Albueque, N.M., and Portland, Ore. State's offices of the Soil For 16 years," McKittrick added, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis has fought polio through its programs of patient care, research and professional education. In a sense these were defensive, but now we have added an aggressive new fourth program — polio prevention." The developments were revealed during a two-day regional pre-campaign meeting of March of Dimes Chairman and leaders, held in Los Angeles, in which McKittrick participated. The result of the 1853 drive—a new high record of $51 million—not only provided care for the thousands of polio patients but made possible the widespread inoculations of gamma globulin during the epidemics of the past summer. New polio cases have decreased this year from the all-time high of 1602. It was estimated that 66,000 polio patients of this and former years will be receiving financial aid from chapters of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis by the end of 1953. Those attending the conference will begin at once to build their organizations and get ready for the raising of funds during the month of January. One feature of this will be "Mothers' March on Polio" which is expected to more than double the number of 7,500-400 mothers who participated last year. The 200 delegates attending the conference represented the states of Northern Arizona and Southern California. Tab Thomas Burke To Replace Taft OLEVELAND, O. (NR) — Mayor Thomas A. Burke said today he feels that taking over the job of the late Robert A. Taft in the U. S. Senate is like "following Babe Ruth to bat." Burke, a Democrat, was appointed last night by Gov. Frank J. Lausche to fill out the unexpired term of the "Mr. Republican" who died in New York July 31 of cancer. The soft-spoken mayor, who retires from his city post Nov. 3, said the appointment came as a "great surprise." He said he knew he was under consideration but "never in my fondest dreams" did he think he would be appointed. Burke issued a brief statement saying he would not attempt to force a reorganization of the Senate when he takes the Taft seat. The new Senate will include 48 Democrats, 47 Republicans and Independent Sen. Wayne Morse of Oregon. During a sensational six-week trial complicated by missing witnesses and contradictory testimony Santo and Perkins were implicated in six other crimes. One of these was the Chester payroll robbery-shaying of grocery Guard Young and three children last October. The two gas executions in California were given to Juanita "The Duchess" Spinelli in November 1941 and Louise Peete in April 1947. "The Duchess," leader of a gang of hoodlums that preyed on the San Francisco Bay region, died clutching at family pictures she had taped to her breast. Murderess Louise Peete met the same cyanide fate in the state's last execution. The first woman executed was an obscure Mexican beauty of 20 years who stabbed her miner lover during the gold rush days in Downleville in 1851. Known only as Juanita, she was hanged after a speedy trial. Way Clear for Confabs With "Reluctant" POWs PANMUNJOM, Korea (UP) American engineers cleared the way today for the "counter brain washing" of war prisoners and both the Allies and Communists were asked to start talking to the men Thursday. The United Nations Command announced that the engineers, who have been working continuously in shifts, will complete explanation sites to be used by, the Communists by midnight tonight. A U.N.C. spokesman added that the hard-working engineers had refuted Communist charges of "stalling" by constructing the 32 permanent booths demanded by the Communists in one-fourth the allotted time. The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission then requested both sides to begin attempting to talk the prisoners into going home at 8 a.m. Thursday. Another neutral commission charged with supervising the armistice ordered one of its teams to go into North Korea since the armistice signing in answer to a request by the United Nations Command. Maj. Gem Blackshear M. Bryan, senior U.N.C. delegate on the Joint Military Armistice Commission, charged formally yesterday that the Communists had transported created planes from Mandhuria to Ulm field in North Korea since day announced plans to abolish agencies, the Production Marketing Administration and Bureau of Agricultural Economics by assigning their functions other existing agencies and one be created. As previously disclosed, Benson reorganization plan also woboli seven regional offices or department's soil conservation vice at Upper Darby, Pa.; Tanburg, S.C.; Milwaukee; Linneb. Fort Worth, Tex. Albueque, N.M., and Portland, Ore. State's offices of the Soil Serviation Service would "strengthened." Benson told news conference announcing long-awaited reorganization. One New Agency Most of the other existing cities in the department would tain their major functions, there would be administrative groupings and many change agency titles. A new agency, the Agricultural Marketing Service, would coordinate all marketing activities spread out among several caucus. The Agricultural Research Service, also takes over duties now handled by agencies. Benson said he is hopeful that changes will result in "greater service to agriculture and greater economy." He said no estimate budget or personnel reductions available yet. Reactions Invited Benson pointed out that the nouncement of "intentions to organize" will be followed by two-week period in which listed persons may send him reactions. Assistant Secretary J. Coke, who headed the reorganization team, said it may be and a half to two months ago. I before the reorganization goes into effect. Under the plan, the Product and Marketing Administration long a point of GOP attack, become the Commodity Stabilization Service. It will be strik off its regulatory duties, market research, commodity markets like grading, classing, and mass news. Direct Reports The PMA community, county and state committees would tinue. But they would report directly to an assistant secretary instead of to the new stabilization service. Duties of the Bureau of A cultural Economics would be carried out by the Agricultural Search Service and the new A cultural Marketing Service. Coke said some of the Conservation Service regional office employees would go to Washington and some would be fined. He had no specific figures. The soft-spoken mayor, who retired from his city post Nov. 5, said the appointment came as a "great surprise." He said he knew he was under consideration but "never in my fondest dreams" did he think he would be appointed. Burke issued a brief statement saying he would not attempt to force a reorganization of the Senate when he takes the Taft seat. The new Senate will include 48 Democrats, 47 Republicans and Independent Sen. Wayne Morse of Oregon. The appointment of the 55-year-old Burke, an old political friend of the governor, was met with immediate criticism by some Ohio Republicans. Rep. George H. Bender (R-O), a long time Taft man, called the appointment "absurd." "To replace the leading Republican in the United States Senate, Ohio will have another New Deal Democrat," Bender said. "The voters of Ohio elected Robert A. Taft. Now, because of his untimely death and thanks to the governor, we have a man of completely opposite viewpoint. He will not represent the majority of Ohio, he will substantially misrepresent us." Decision Due on Sewer Ruling for Subdivisions SANTA ANA — The board of supervisors may today decide whether to enforce their rule that no subdivisions will be authorized for development unless sewers are provided. Before the board are two peals, both from developers in Santa Ana's northeast area. Burt Huff of Santa Ana said that his proposed subdivision is three miles from the nearest sewer lines, serving Orange, and that he cannot lay lines that far. He also objected to county demands for extra-strong road, holding that the county's own standards are not so severe. Jack S. Raub of Tustin objected to a sewer demand for his tract on south of 17th St., near Holt Ave., claiming that he would have to lay between two and three miles of sewer lines and then have no disposal—for the area has no main disposal trunks. BULLETIN PROGRESS—As the Anaheim Bulletin grows in circulation and popularity throughout Northern Orange County, so mechanical developments keep pace with progress. Here, press specialists George Lewis, on press, and Arnold Ratzlaff staff a new ink feeder into the press. Complete rebuilding of press is being done as a new section is in the process of being added, thus enabling larger papers to be published in a short length of time. (Bulletin photo) ANAHEIM BU FOURTEEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER MOBS RIOT AS TRIESTE CRISIS Benson Set to Abolish Agencies WASHINGTON — Secretary Agriculture Exxra T. Benson to announced plans to abolish two agencies, the Production and Marketing Administration and the Bau of Agricultural Economics, assigning their functions to existing agencies and one to created. Previously disclosed, Benson's organization plan also would push seven regional offices of the Department's soil conservation ser., at Upper Darby, Pa.; Spartburg, S.C.; Milwaukee; Lincoln, N.M.; Fort Worth, Tex.; Albuquerque, N.M., and Portland, Ore. First Rain of Season Expected Tomorrow LOS ANGELES — Light rain is expected to fall in the Los Angeles area early tomorrow, the Weather Bureau reported today. In its fire-day forecast, the bureau said there also was a possibility of some widely scattered showers near the end of the week. Foreign Ministers Set Meet Friday WASHINGTON, (UP) — The foreign ministers of the United States Britain and France will meet in London Friday to discuss the Trieste situation, possible Big Four talks with Russia, and other world problems, the State Department announced today. Secretary of State John Foster Return Kidnapers To Kansas City KANSAS CITY Mo. (UP)—The man and woman who dug Bobby Greenlease's grave even before they kidnapped and murdered him were returned in chains today to await their fate in the courts. Federal authorities used the blackness of night to move Carl Austin Hall 34 and his heavy drinking partner Bonnie Emily Brown Heady 41 from St. Louis City Prison to Kansas City. Mrs. Heady wore a dark blue suit with red trim. The facial bruises she received in a beating by Hall more than a week ago appeared to have healed. Drink Hot Coffee Jackson County Sheriff Arvid (Hippo) Owsley had pots of steaming coffee ready for the travelers. The two prisoners drank with relish. Fifteen minutes after the transfer from St. Louis was competed U.S. Dist. Edward Schuemann. previously disclosed, Benson’s organization plan also would wash seven regional offices of the department’s soil conservation service at Upper Darby, Pa.; Spartburg, S.C., Milwaukee; Lincoln, N.F., Fort Worth, Tex., Albuquerque, N.M., and Portland, Ore. State’s offices of the Soil Conservation Service would be strengthened.” Benson told a conference announcing the awaited reorganization plan. One New Agency most of the other existing agencies in the department would re-enter their major functions, but would be administrative re-applications and many changes in agency titles. New agency, the Agriculture Marketing Service, would coordinate marketing activities now laid out among several burdens. The Agricultural Research Service, also takes over some areas now handled by other agencies. Benson said he is hopeful that theages will result in “greater access to agriculture and greater comomy.” He said no estimates on interest or personnel reductions are available yet. Reactions Invited Benson pointed out that the announcement of “intentions to reorganize” will be followed by a week period in which interpersonal persons may send him their instructions. Assistant Secretary J. Earl, who headed the reorganization team, said it may be one half to two months after 1 before the reorganization into effect. Under the plan, the Production Marketing Administration, a point of GOP attack, will name the Commodity Stabilization Service. It will be stripped as regulatory duties, marketingarch, commodity marketinggrading, classing, and marketing. Direct Reports The PMA community, county-state committees would convene. But they would report directly to an assistant secretary head of to the new stabiliza-service. Utilities of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics would be paraded out to the Agricultural Research Service and the new Agricultural Marketing Service. Like some of the Soil Conservation Service regional employees would go to state sites, some would come to Washougain and some would be fired. had no specific figures. WASHINGTON, (UP)—The foreign ministers of the United States Britain and France will meet in London Friday to discuss the Trieste situation, possible Big Four talks with Russia, and other world problems, the State Department announced today. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and two top diplomatic aides will leave Washington tomorrow night by plane for the Big Three talks expected to last about two days. Dulles will return to Washington Monday. State Department officials said no agenda had been set for the hastily called conferrence. But informants said proposed Big Four talks with Russia on Germany and Austria, the explosive Trieste situation, possible non-aggression guarantees to Russia, Korea; Indo-China and other key world issues would be discussed. Deny Emergency Although the meeting was arranged only a few days ago to be held this Friday, officials deemed that there was any “emergency” need for the Big Three meeting. Nevertheless, Yugoslavia’s violent reaction to American-British proposals to turn Zone A of Trieste over to Italy was believed (to have played a key role in holding the meeting at this time). Dulles will meet with British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and French Foreign Minister Geckes Bidault. The State Department announcement said Eden had invited the American and French diplomats to meet with him in London about Oct. 15 “to discuss problems of common interest.” Following Custom “This invitation has been accepted and it has now been agreed among the three ministers that the talks will commence on Oct. 16 and last about two days.” The State Department said. The announcement added that the meeting was in line with the practice of the Big Three foreign ministers to meet together “at frequent intervals in one of the three capitals.” The last Big Three meeting was held here last July when Lord Salisbury represented Britain while Eden was convulsing from a serious illness. Auditor. Finishes ‘53-54 County Tax Bills SANTA. ANA — Orange County auditor Leslie H. Eckel today completed the job of computing the attendance of the job of computing the Mrs. Heady wore a dark blue suit with red trim. The facial bruises she received in a beating by Hall more than a week ago appeared to have healed. Drink Hot Coffee Jackson County Sheriff Arvid (Hippo) Owsley had pots of steaming coffee ready for the travelers. The two prisoners drank with relish. Fifteen minutes after the transfer from St. Louis was competed U.S. Dist Atty, Edward R. Scheufer arrived and went into conference with Owsley. The confessed killers of the six-yearold son of Robert C. Greenlease millionaire Cadillac dealer who fultely paid them $600,000 rason were heavily shackled with handcuffs locked in front of them. Automobile Trip Authorities revealed that the two kidnappers were whisked from the St. Louis jail at 10 p.m. last night and the trip to Kansas City made by automobile. The prisoneress booked into the jail on the extortion charges originally filed against them in St. Louis. Acting U.S. Marshal William (Bill) Tatman here said Lindbergh law warrants would be served later. Scheuferler be would seek the death penalty under the law passed after the kidnaping and death of the infant son of Charles A. Lindbergh 21 years ago. This allows a sentence of death for the kidnappers if the victim suffers bodily harm. McCarthy’s Group Probes Reported Espionage Charge NEW YORK (UP)—Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s perdament investigating Subcommittee holds a closed session today into alleged espionage at the Fort Monmouth, N.J., radar laboratories. The Wisconsin Republican said preliminary evidence “had all the earmarks of sextremely dangerous espionage.” He said the findings thus far were so important that Army Secretary Robert Stevens will attend today’s closed session. McCarthy, who cut short his honeymoon to fly here, questioned five witnesses yesterday. He said he would question at least 30 more witnesses in closed sessions this attend all the hearings. “If this develops as it has been developed,” McCarthy said. ON THE ALERT—U.S. Infarmment on the “Morgan Linn silvia’s Marshal Tite that Zone “A” if the U.S.-Britain is carried out. Local Couple Head Of Fortune Tellers SANTA ANA—An Anahek arrest of a woman fortune tried to buncote them out of Police jailed Mrs. Links their fortune-telling booth, 24 a fantastic story was recounted by Raymond O. Hernandez his swife Betty of 216 North delphia St., Anahelm, who gone to the fortune telling last June. At that time Mr. and Mrs. nandez told police the young man identified as Lora A read his palm for a $1 fee allegedly told him that there a “curse” which could be elicited if the elder fortune teller burn $18 worth of candies and prayers. It was on July 28 that police legged that Mrs. Adams contended the Hernandez couple and sued they “burn money in large nominations” to chase away curse. The fortune teller apparently learned, police said, that their aheim couple had taken a loan on their residence and gestted that two $500 bills be sacrificed. The authorities arranged Hernandez couple would have $100 bills for the supposed “fice” over the candle flame the officers staked out their as the Hernandes couple there last night to keep an appointment. The arrest of the fortune tellers was thus engineered. Officers said that the chief will be grand theft and compay to commit grand theft, arrangement may be today in ta Ana Municipal Court. Three More Children Witness of Dolls Weather considerable cloudiness today high Wednesday with some afternoon sunshine. Scattered drizzler sprinkles Wednesday morning. A change in temperatures. High year 70. Auditor Finishes '53-54 County Tax Bills SANTA ANA — Orange County auditor Leslie H. Eckel today completed the job of computing the 1953-54 fiscal year tax bills—which show that more people will be taxed more money than ever before. The charges total $26,744,624.30 on the secured property tax rolls as represented by 121,700 tax bills. Last year the total tax charge was almost $3 million less and there were 7200 fewer tax bills. Charges on the unsecured personal property tax rolls are 1,831,627.96 about $300,000 more than last year. Auditor Eckel handed over the taxrolls to tax collector Don S. Mozley who said that the bills will be mailed out for the first installment collection period beginning Nov. 1 and becoming delinquent Dec. 10. Santa Anan Found Dead in Automobile SANTA ANA — The body of Mack Chester Blakeley, 36, a civilian electrician at El Toro Marine Corp Air Station was found last night in his car in a garage at 1010 West 6th St. Blakeley had lived there recently since estrangement from his wife, Winnie, of 1548 West Commonwealth, Fullerton. Blakeley apparently had been dead since a neighbor saw him drive into his garage Sunday night. A vacuum cleaner hose had been used to pipe carbon monoxide gas from the exhaust to the interior of the car where Blakeley was sprawled on the back seat. Clifford Dobson of Santa Ana, Blakeley's foreman, found him last night when he checked to find out why Blakeley had not reported to work yesterday. The man's body was taken to Brown's Colonial Mortuary. Century Club Newest members of the Century Club, those who contributed $100 or more to Anaheim Community Chest during the drive which concludes this week, have been announced by chest headquarters. The gifts arrived too late to be published in the daily column which the Bulletin published during the drive. CENTURY CLUB Mr. and Mrs. Don May Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Silzie Silzie Corp. Bonded Homes, Inc. 8-1-6 CLUB Anaheim Elementary Teachers Anaheim Police Dept. 100% EMPLOYE PARTICIPATION City Parks Dept. Anahelm Recreation Dept. Magnolia School No. 1 Faculty Magnolia School No. 2 Faculty Three More Children Victims of Polio SANTA ANA — Three new children, including one from lerton, one from Brea and one from Santa Ana, are polio tipped today. Jerry Johnson, 3, of 221 Basque Ave., Fullerton and 9, of 515 South Poplar Brea are in the County Hospital polio pavilion with illnesses not completely diagnosed. John Beatty, 7 of Santa Ana non-paralytic type of polio. Suspect Spends Without Facing LOS ANGELES (P)—John Higgins, 45, was free on bond day after spending three and two years behind bars without facing trial on a charge that ried a maximum penalty of one year. Higgins, a civil engineer he his strange prison life b posted $250 bond yesterday. On March 8, 1950, Higgins indicted by a federal Grand Jury on charges of sending "defectory and scurrilous" mess through the malls to U.S. J Piererson M. Hall. Divorce Action Hall had awarded "Higgins' a divorce with alimony 10 before. Higgins was also accused of sending postcards to law involved in the case. He was arrested in Kansas Mo., and returned here for trial that never came. U. S. Judge David Ling him insane and committed h Orange County Plain Dealer BULLETIN JESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1953 VOL. XXXI NO. 45 CRISIS GROWS HOTTER Crowds in Protest for Sixth Day BELGRADE UP—Yugoslav demonstrators besieged the U.S. and British Information Centers for three hours today and wrecked the British reading room after breaking into it through locked doors. British authorities protested strongly to the Foreign Office and demanded police protection. Earlier in the day, mobs chased an American student into the U.S. Information Service office and beat up Yugoslavs who tried to get copies of the Daily American News Bulletin. THE ALERT—U.S. Infantrymen man a machine gun emplacement on the "Morgan Line" in Trieste following threat by Yugoslavia's Marshal Tito that he might send troops into Trieste's Zone "A" if the U.S.-British plan to turn the area over to Italy carried out. Local Couple Help Police in Arrest of Fortune Teller in Alleged Bunco SANTA ANA—An Anaheim couple helped police last night in the arrest of a woman fortune teller and her daughter who allegedly led to bunco them-out of their life's savings. Police jailed Mrs. Linka Adams, and her daughter Lora, 21, at their fortune-telling booth, 2206 North Main St., Santa Ana. A fantastic story was recounted by Raymond O. Hernandez and Sawife Betty of 316 North Philadelphia St., Anaheim, who had come to the fortune telling parlor at June. At that time Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez told police the young woman, identified as Lora Adams, and his palm for a $1 fee and allegedly told him that there was course" which could be elimination if the elder fortune teller would win $18 worth of candles and say they were on July 28 the ploice alled that Mrs. Adams contacted Hernandez couple and suggested they "burn money in large denominations" to chase away the fortune teller apparently arrested, police said, that the An-ilm couple had taken a $1533 bill on their residence and suggested that two $500 bills should be sacrificed. The authorities arranged that Hernandez couple would have two bills for the supposed "sacri-"" over the candle flame and officers staked out the place the Hernandez couple went last night to keep an appointment. The arrest of the fortune teller was thus engineered. OCC Instructor Suspended in Loyalty Oath Row COSTA MESA — Trustees of Coast College last night suspended instructor Henry Clinton St. John and said he will be dismissed because he refused to sign a new loyalty oath. The notice of dismissal handed to St. John, a mathematics and physics instructor for the five years that Coast College has been operating, said that the suspension is in accordance with provisions of the State's Education Code which makes mandatory signing the new loyalty oath. St. John refused to answer the direct question of "are you now a member of the Communist Party?" and so made himself liable for the dismissal. He had refused to sign the loyalty oath which pledged that he was not a Communist. St. John had signed a loyalty oath on Oct. 23, 1950 but refused to sign the new allegiance to which had been added the words "and I do further swear (or affirm) that I am not knowingly a member of the Communist Party." New Census Slated For Anaheim Area Its nose-counting time again in Anaheim. Announcement will be made to City Councilmen at their regular session tonight that census enumerators will be present Monday for the hiring of census-takers to determine the number of residents in the city. Last census was made in April, 1952 at which time the rolls listed 17,267 residents of the city. An- Three More Children Stimps of Polio SANTA ANA — Three more children, including one from Fulton, one from Brea and another from Santa Ana, are polio victims today. Berry Johnson, 3, of 221 North Quogue Ave., Fullerton and Susan Island, 9, of 515 South Poplar St., are in the County Hospital's pavilion with illnesses not yet completely diagnosed. John Beatty, 7 of Santa Ana has paralytic type of polio. Inspect Spends Three Years in Jail Without Facing Trial on Charge OS ANGELES (M)—John M. Higgins, 45, was free on bond after spending three and a half years behind bars without ever being trial on a charge that carried a maximum penalty of only one year. Higgins, a civil engineer before strange prison life began, died $250 bond yesterday. On March 8, 1950, Higgins was arrested by a federal Grand Jury charges of sending "defamatory and scurrilous" messages through the mails to U.S. Judge Person M. Hall. Divorce Action shall had awarded "Higgins' wife divorce with alimony 30 years more." Higgins was also accused sending postcards to lawyers involved in the case. He was arrested in Kansas City, and returned here for the trial that never came. S. S. Judge David Ling found insane and committed him to a mental hospital in Kentucky. Higgins then filed for a writ of habeas corpus and was adjudged sane by a federal judge in Kansas City and returned here again in 1951. Higher Court Rules But, once again, Higgins was ruled insane, this time by U.S. Judge Harry C. Westover, who committed him to county jail temporarily. Higgins appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He remained in jail while the court took his case under advisement. Three months ago, the court reversed Westover's ruling and said the government had no right to hold a person indefinitely on an insanity charge. It appointed attorney Morris Lavine to represent Higgins and Lavine immediately challenged the government's right to hold his client. It was Westover who ordered Higgins freed on bond. For Anaheim Area Its nose-counting time again in Anaheim. Announcement will be made to City Councilmen at their regular session tonight that census enumerators will be present Monday for the hiring of census-takers to determine the number of residents in the city. Last census was made in April, 1952 at which time the rolls listed 17,267 residents of the city. Anexations last year brought the total to 17,846, city officials said. City Clerk Charles Griffith said today that the new enumeration is expected to list more than 22,000 residents to the city. The door-to-door canvass will be headed by Chief Field Enumerator Elijah B. Lewis who headed the count here last year. Between 35 and 40 persons will be hired on a three-week full time basis to take part in the enumeration, it was announced. Other council business tonight will include the calling for bids for construction of a 3,000,000 gallon surface water tank at the corner of Citron and La Palma streets; and the bids for improvement of Liberty Land and Acacia St. High Court to Hear Case Against Trucker Murnest Ervin, 39-year-old Los Angeles trucker arrested Sept. 18 on a manslaughter charge coming out of the traffic death of Charles R. Gift, of Redondo Beach, was held for Superior Court Friday when he appeared before Judge Ronald L. Tiday. Ervin's preliminary hearing brought out the fact that his heavy truck had crashed into the rear of Gift's machine as it was stopped at a traffic signal on Manchester Blvd. at Orangethorpe Ave. He is free on bail of $1000 pending his appearance in Superior Court Oct. 23. James Brown Smith, 44, of Whitier, was jailed today for 30 days as a result of his conviction on charges of drunk driving. He was arrested Oct. 10 by Buena Park police. His driver's license was suspended for 90 days by Judge Tiday.