anaheim-bulletin 1954-05-13

OFFICERS CAPTURE Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM EIGHTEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Four Gunmen Fail in Attempt Adams Admits McCarthy Sped Monmouth Probe WASHINGTON (UP) — John G. Adams testified today that Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens wanted to end Senate hearings on Fort Monmouth but favored continued investigation of possible security risks at the New ersey radar center. Adams, Army counselor, said he and Stevens were "disturbed" and "not happy" over the kind of hearings conducted last fall by Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy (R-Wis) and felt they were producing headlines which had "a bad effect on Army morale." They wanted McCarthy to let the Army take over, he said. Russ Advisors Aid Indo-China Reds WASHINGTON (UP) — Intelligence reports reveal for the first time that four gunmen failed to stop four soldiers from shooting down a plane carrying American troops in India. The attack was carried out by two Russians, one of whom was identified as a member of the Russian intelligence service. But Adams, testifying under cross-examination in the 16th day of the Army-McCarthy hearings, credited the Wisconsin Republican leader, William J. Welch, as a public figure. Russ Advisors Aid Indo-China Reds WASHINGTON (UP) — Intelligence reports reveal for the first time that swarms of Russian advisers now are helping guide Communist military strategy in embattled Indochina. The Soviet "advisers" or "supervisors" work with Vietminh rebel officers down to the division level. They also are helping train Chinese Communis officers for the war. The facts were disclosed last night in a long summary of "The New, Colonialism in Asia: Sino-Soviet Penetration of Indochina." The document was "based on hard intelligence facts," official informants said, but the exact source was not revealed for security reasons. "In the Vietnam itself there are Soviet and Chinese Communist 'advisers' and 'supervisors' in the militant organization down at least to the division level," the report said. "Communist political control continues down to the company level in the military and is spread throughout the administrative hierarchy." The report also listed these other signs of Soviet assistance for the Red rebel forces fighting in Indochina: 1. Training of Chinese Communist officers for the war. 2. Supplies and equipment from Russia and other satellites, including telecommunications devices, explosives, heavy caliber guns, trucks, gasoline, tires, machine tools, and other "military devices." Arms from Czechs "A sidelight of Soviet support of the Viet Minh is that its currency is printed in Czechoslovakia" which also has been supplying Skoda, built automatic rifles, the report said. Santa Anan Nabbed for Slashing Woman SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Twenty-three-year-old John Gilbert Thomas was arrested in Santa Ana last night on charges of assault with a Nab Local Check Theft Suspect in Tucson SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Santa Ana police arrested 28 - year - old Robert Higuera Maldenado in Two OUTSIDE CALL—Army Co. Joseph Welch uses a public phone booth in the Senate Office Building to call Army Secy. Ro Stevens for his reaction on Dirksen proposal to curtail Army-McCarthy open hearings. Stevens was excused by the hearings to take penile shots. His objection to the apparently doomed the property. Late Bulletin SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (P)—Superior Judge Thomas F. Keen ing today granted condemnation San Quentin convict Carr Chessman a write of habe corpus which will delay execution scheduled for a.m. PDT tomorrow. Ashleigh Named To Head Campaign For White Temple Warren Ashleigh has been elected general chairman if the "For in Faith" campaign being launched by White Temple Methodist church for $175,000 with which to constrain a new Fellowship Hall and modify its main building. The new building will be located on ground east of the pre-church. It will have a seawater capacity at tables of 350 and equipped with a complete kitchen stage and dressing rooms. Other members of the Campa Executive Committee are Dr. Mrs. Ben Klaumann, vice chieves responsible for the Camp Organization, Wilbert Bonney, H. Demaree, Fred C. Edwards, Elmer Hamilton, Edward S. Hkins, Mrs. J. S. Kerr, Frede T. Krein, Herschel Roberts, M. Arthur Roquet, George E. Strack Santa Anan Nabbed for Slashing Woman SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Twenty-three-year-old John Gilbert Thomas was arrested in Santa Ana last night on charges of assault with a deadly weapon after he reportedly slashed 21 - year - old Josephine E. Thomas because she refused to give him $10. Police say the woman told Thomas she wouldn't give him the money and he became violent. He whipped out a pocket knife which police say was 3-inch long and stabbed the woman in the leg. Doctors say the wounding required eleven stitches to close. Weather Considerable low cloudiness and local fog night and morning hours and hazy afternoon sunshine today and Friday. Some local early morning drizzle. Little change in temperature. High today about 72. Nab Local Check Theft Suspect in Tucson SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Santa Ana police arrested 28 - year - old Robert Higuera Maldanado in Tucson yesterday on multiple bad-check charges. Maldanado was reportedly trailed to the Arizona city from his Laguna Beach home. Police say Maldanado stole seven checks from the Patio apartments in Anaheim, forged them, and cashed them in Santa Ana stores. Later, he reportedly burglarized the Louis Henning Paint Shop in Anaheim of a check protector and a check book. In addition to the check charges, Maldanado is being held on violation of parole from a previous felony conviction. Police say the total amount of forged checks cashed was over $500. Maldanado was returned to Santa Ana last night and lodged in the county jail. News of the World in Brief 359 JAP VESSELS MISSING OR DAMAGED IN STORM TOKYO (P)—A new storm today moved toward the seas off Northern Japan where rescue planes and ships were seeking to save 359 vessels missing or damaged in the disastrous early week gales. 41 INDICTED FOR TRANSPORTING WETBACKS LOS ANGELES (P)—Mass indictment of 31 persons on charges they illegally transported Mexican aliens into California has been disclosed by the federal grand pury. Of the 41 indicted, 18 were arrested on a roadblock operation conducted by the U.S. Immigration Service three weeks ago near Bakersfield. CAPITAL MOURNS DEATH OF SENATOR HOEY WASHINGTON (P)—A saddened capital today paid tribute to the courteous old man in the small-tailed coat, Sen. Clyde R. Hoey, whose sudden death removed one of the Senate's most colorful and beloved figures. The white-maned veteran of 50 years in politics died in his sleep in his Senate office Wednesday. He was 76. Funeral services will be held Saturday in the Central Methodist Church, in Hoey's birthplace and hometown, Shelby, N.C. Paint and Varnish Firm To Build in Fullerton FULLERTON (OCNS) — Planning commissioners yesterday approved plans for the location of paint and varnish plant in Fullerton. A. F. Sterbenz, co - owner of the Olympic Paint and Varnish Company in Los Angeles, said that entire Los Angeles plant will move to the Fullerton location. The company employs about 50 persons. TURE 86 WETBACKS IN Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ EIM Evenings Except Sundays ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 225 Attempted Seal Beach Jewel Robbery Bandits Search Home of Salesman For Two Hours SEAL BEACH (OCNS) — Four grim faced gunmen barged into the home of jewelry salesman Joseph Boyd in Seal Beach this morning in what police say was a well planned attempt to make one of the biggest jewelry hauls in Orange County history. However, the bandit's plan bore little success. Seal Beach Police Chief Lee Howard says the four gunmen came to the home of Boyd's neighbors about 6 o'clock this morning and asked "Does Joe French Office Fly to Fort To Set Up Air HANOI, Indo-China (P) officers flew to Dien by helicopter today to dis the Communists the sett a mercy airlift to fly 70 wounded French Union to freedom. The medcial and staff lef Luang Prabang, the vital of the Kingdom of L today on the 115-mile fli ward to Dien Bieh Phu scheduled to land on SIDE CALL—Army Counsel Jeph Welch uses a public phone in the Senate Office Buildto call Army Secy. Robert Evens for his reaction on the ksken proposal to curtail the Boyle-McCathy open hearings. Stevens was excused from hearings to take penicillin. His objection to the plan recently doomed the proposal. Late Bulletin N RAFAEL, Calif. — Sutor Judge Thomas F. Keattoday granted condemned Quentin convict Caryl Gessman a write of habeas cus which will delay his execution scheduled for 10 PDT tomorrow. Shleigh Named Head Campaign For White Temple Ren Ashleigh has been elected chairman of the "Forward th" campaign being launched by Temple Methodist church 25,000 with which to construct Fellowship Hall and modern-main building. New building will be located round east of the present building. It will have a seating capacity at tables of 350 and be used with a complete kitchen, and dressing rooms. Members of the Campaign Committee are Dr. and Ben Klaumann, vice chair-responsible for the Carwassization, Wilbert Bonney, Paul Marree, Fred C. Edwards, Mrs. Hamilton, Edward S. HawMrs. J. S. Kerr, Frederick Stein, Herschel Roberts, Mrs. Roquet, George E. Strachan. Seek Continuance Of Trial on Annexation Row SANTA ANA — Superior Judge John Shea will hear a motion next Friday to continue the trial of the complicated annexation letigation between Fullerton on one side and Brea and LaHabra on the other. The trial now is scheduled to start next week. Motion to postpone the trial will be made by City Attorney Harold McCabe representing both Brea and LaHabra. The motion was made on account of the fact At-grim - faced gunmen barged into the home of jewelry salesman Joseph Boyd in Seal Beach this morning in what police say was a well-planned attempt to make one of the biggest jewelry hauls in Orange County history. However, the bandit's plan bore little success. Seal Beach Police Chief Lee Howard says the four gunmen came to the home of Boyd's neighbors about 6 o'clock this morning and asked "Does Joe Boyd live here?" The neighbor pointed to the house next door. When Boyd answered his door, the bandits, with weapons drawn, forced their way into the home. The Police Chief says one of the gunmen held a revolver against Boyd while the other three ransacked the house. "I know the stuff is here," one of the bandits reportedly said. After searching for almost two hours, Howard says, the bandits gave up the search. They took $180 in cash from Boyd's person, a $250 movie cmaera, golf clubs and other personal possessions. They did not get the jewels. Howard says that Boyd is usually in possession of huge quantities of gems. He covers three states as a jewelry salesman. The police Chief did not reveal where Boyd had hidden the object of the gunmen's search. Police have issued an all - points bulletin for the men and their getaway car. "This was a well - planned job," Chief Howard said. "We're going to investigate it a lot further." Reds Open Major Attack Near Hanoi HANOI, Indochina (UP) — The Communists have opened a major attack against the French defense post of Phuly, 35 miles south of Hanoi, and heavy fighting still rages, the French High Command announced today. Losses were described as "serious" on both sides. Phuly, 10 miles west of the Red River Delta, is 21 miles west of Nam Dinh, the third important city of the delta. If the outpost falls to the Communist onslaught the way will be open for a rebel Viet Minh drive on Nam Dinh itself. French authorities said the red attack began Tuesday night with Viet Minh regulars and guerilla reserves attacking the French post under a barrage of mortar fire. There was no official indication how many men were involved but military sources here estimated "several thousand." Observers said the atticak was by far the biggest the Reds have launched in the delta since the fall of Dien Bien Phu last week. It appeared part of a determined rebel Viet Minh drive to isolate Hanoi from the sea and cut off its supplies. Silver Bonus Pot HANOI, Indo-China (UP) officers flew to Dien Ngo by helicopter today to disband the Communists the settler a mercy airlift to fly 700 wounded French Union to freedom. The medical and staff left Luang Prabang, the vital of the Kingdom of Laos today on the 115-mile flightward to Dien Bieh Phu scheduled to land on the pocked airstrip at noon. French military source immediate agreement with the Communists 20 helicopters would begin flights this afternoon to the men in critical condition others would be flown out balance planes once they is repaired. The Communists have had serious evacuation from Phui's underground hospice was believed here about 1,300 or more wounded Frie Viet Nam troops would be for repatriation. There still was no office here whether Genevieve ard-Terraube, French nurse and only woman Bien Phu, was still alive so whether she would be able fly out with the prisoner tended for many weeks. Nab Dope Suspect In Fullerton City FULLERTON (OCNS) — On police tody held an vict, Frank Perala Aranda charges of narcotics possessor he was arrested in a night. Two half - smoked cigarettes, wrapped in a napkin a box of hypodermic needles found in the suspect's rooftop local hotel, according to St Stock, investigating office. Aranda told police he was a seven-year sentence to St tin for burglary. When he years old, he killed his fath-30-30 rifle, according to He has a record of several of assault with a deadly fire. The man has been under surveillance for some time. It will have a seating ity at tables of 350 and be with a complete kitchen, and dressing rooms. Members of the Campaign ative Committee are Dr. and Ben Klaumann, vice chairresponsible for the Canvass ization, Wilbert Bonney, Paul naree, Fred C. Edwards, Mrs. Hamilton, Edward S. HawMrs. J. S. Kerr, Frederick Bein, Herschel Roberts, Mrs. Roquet, George E. Strachan, Winding and Mrs. C. C. Whittermen of the following commands are Mrs. Kerr, arrangement Allen Rees, auditing; Dr. Mrss. Klaumann, canvass; Mrs. prayer chain; A. W. Wr. promotion; C. W. Ahlprospects; and Demaree, gifts. Four division leaders in the US Organization are Msrs. Times, Bonney, Wayne Held, E. Strachan and Wesley Sixteen captains in charge thems comprising five couples Msrs. and Mmes. Lyman Ernest Leonard, Don William Rowe, A. Stenger, Len, Charles Rinehart, Carl on, Ray Damerell. Intensive canvass will be held with a kick-off dinner at church at 6:30 Monday. May continue until May 30. of the church is Rev. Frank Perworth. and Varnish Firm build in Fullerton LERTON (OCNS) — Planmmissioners yesterday applans for the location of a and varnish plant in Fullerton. Sterbenz, co-owner of Olympic Paint and Varnish by in Los Angeles, said the Los Angeles plant will move Fullerton location. The conploys about 50 persons. SANTA ANA — Superior Judge John Shea will hear a motion next Friday to continue the trial of the complicated annexation letigation between Fullerton on one side and Brea and LaHabra on the other. The trial now is scheduled to start next week. Motion to postpone the trial will be made by City Attorney Harold McCabe representing both Brea and LaHabra. The motion was made on account of the fact Attorney Fred Forgy of Santa Ana has recently been added to counsel for Brea and LaHabra and desires time to study the case. Opposition to the proposed postponement will be offered by City Attorney Walter Chaffee, of Fullerton, who objects to the delay because the case has been on file in court for almost a year and attorneys for all parties had agreed to the trial date at a recent pretrial hearing. Fullerton filed an injunction suit to stop proposed annexations of territory by Brea and LaHabra which would cut into the 1766 acres of the Coyote Hills annexation which was voted by Fullerton. Brea and LaHabra in their answer to the Fullerton suit, attacked the validity of the Fullerton annexation proceedings. Elvin K. Wilson, Fullerton taxpayer, got into the case by filing petition for a writ of prohibition against a Fullerton annexation, also claiming that the proceedings were invalid. Parents Ordered to Pay For Broken Windows GARDEN GROVE — Two small boys, who were sharpshooters with rocks are under parental restrictions today, while their elders dig up the money to pay for eight windows broken in a house at 11112 Sherman Way, here. The two lads admitted, sheriff's officers said, that they had peppered the S. J. Arcaris house with rocks, breaking six panes of glass. They knocked two others out of the garage. Observers said the atticak was by far the biggest the Reds have launched in the delta since the fall of Dien Bien Phu last week. It appeared part of a determined rebel Viet Minh drive to isolate Hanoi from the sea and cut off its supplies. Silver Bonus Pot Grows to $165 Failure to obtain a sales slip from a Silver Bonus merchant yesterday, cost Mrs. Martha Greene, 14712 East Anaheim-N. Olive Rd., the giant Silver Bonus jack-pot of $120 this week; however, she was given the usual $5 consolation award for being home when Silver Bonus representatives called. Next Wednesday, the jack-pot will contain $165 for the person whose name is drawn in the weekly merchandising pool provided they can show a sales slip from a Silver Bonus store for $5 or more. Sales slips for less than $5 qualify for half the current jack-pot. Presenting Mrs. Greene with the consolation awards was Dick Snodgrass of the Anaheim Furniture Co. and Bill Bland of the Anaheim Bulletin. Seek Teenage Boy Who Exposed Self Here A teenage boy, who exposed himself to three 11-year-old girls riding their bicycles on their way home from school, was sought today after the children gave sheriff officers a partial description. They said that the youth drove by in his car and got their attention, then drove away at high speed. The incident occurred at Walnut St. and Cerritos avenue, southwest of the city. Car Overturns But Man Only Gets Scrap An Anaheim bartenders held this morning and C Hayes, 30, of 1252 East Sy St. is up and around after failed to make a turn on Blvd., hit a tree near Bua and then upset. Hayes had the wild ride 2:15 a.m. today but got a few scratches in the mishap car was the worse for we tear. Another crash near Anahi 4:05 p.m. on Lincoln Blvd Brookhurst Rd., brought in a woman and her daughter. Mrs. Florence Jacobs, 39, Linda Jacobs, 11, both of Beach, were taken to San Community Hospital as the head of crash of a car by Raymond Jacobs, 39, band and father, with a trip created by Stanley Waronie of Bellflower. IN PLACENTIA RAID Shots Fired in Biggest Single Pickup in County PLACENTIA (OCNS) — Immigration officers, with the aid of local police, arrested 86 Mexican Nationals here early today in a raid through houses, shacks, and chicken coops. It was the largest single pickup ever made in Northern Orange County, officers said. Two warning shots were fired in the early morning quiet to bring escaping "wetbacks" to a halt. Police here said the three state officers knew just where to go in the mass pickup after compiling information on the area for months. The State Department of Immigration loaded a panel truck with 22 Mexican Nationals at 4:45 this morning, then continued the raid that filled the Placentia jail to capacity several times as the panel truck shuttled back and forth to Santa Ana and the Orange County jail. Officer Danny Sanchez, who fired the shots, aided the state lawmen along with Chief Albert Simmen and Officer Cleo Milligan. The authorities said most of their information came from Mexican-Americans in the city who were irate because the Nationals had taken their jobs. Most cities in Northern Orange County have made at least twice as many "wetback" pickups this year as in 1953. French to Cast Confidence Vote On Laniel Today PARIS — Premier Joseph Laniel today placed the future of his shaky government and its role at the Geneva conference in the hands of legislators dismayed by the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Defeat of the bull-necked conservative leader in a vote of confidence this afternoon or tonight would topple his government at a critical period and possibly have worldwide repercussions. There were few optimists among the politicians who scurried from meeting to meeting before the start of debate in the Chamber of Deputies. HANOI, Indo-China — French officers flew to Dien Bien Phu by helicopter today to discuss with the Communists the setting up of a mercy airlift to fly 700 gravelly wounded French Union prisoners to freedom. The medical and staff officers left Luang Prabang, the royal capital of the Kingdom of Laos, early today on the 115-mile flight northward to Dien Bien Phu and were scheduled to land on the shell-pocked airstrip at noon. French military sources said if immediate agreement is reached with the Communists 20 French helicopters would begin the mercy flights this afternoon to bring out the men in critical condition. The others would be flown out in ambulance planes once the airstrip is repaired. The Communists have agreed to the aerial evacuation of only the seriously wounded from Dien Bien Phu's underground hospitals. It was believed here about 700 of the 1,300 or more wounded French and Viet Nam troops would be eligible for repatriation. There still was no official word there whether Genevieve de Galard-Terraube, French air force nurse and only woman at Dien Bien Phu, was still alive and if so whether she would be allowed to fly out with the prisoners she has tended for many weeks. Nab Dope Suspect In Fullerton Cafe FULLERTON (OCNS) — Fuller-on police today held an ex-convict, Frank Peralta Aranda, 32, on charges of narcotics possession after he was arrested in a cafe last night. Two half-smoked marijuana cigarettes, wrapped in a napkin, and a box of hypodermic needles were found in the suspect's room in a local hotel, according to Sgt. Verne Stock, investigating officer. Aranda told police he was given seven-year sentence to San Quentin for burglary. When he was 11 years old, he killed his father with a .30-30 rifle, according to police. He has a record of seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The man has been under police surveillance for some time by police fired the shots, aided the state lawmen along with Chief Albert Simmen and Officer Cleo Milligan. The authorities said most of their information came from Mexican-Americans in the city who were irate because the Nationals had taken their jobs. Most cities in Northern Orange County have made at least twice as many "welback" pickups this year as in 1953. Postmen to Walk For Cerebral Palsy Tonight Two hundred postmen from all sections of Orange County will take part in the Postmen's Walk tonight, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. to gather funds so that approximately 700 cerebral palsy victims in the county some day may walk. Superior Judge Robert Gardner, 1954 Cerebral Palsy fund campaign chairman, said postmen on city and rural routes will retrace their paths on their own time and out of uniform on behalf of the palsied. Postmen will stop for donations at all homes which have porchlights burning as a signal of willingness to donate, the judge declared. Since the men will be out of uniform, he said, they will be wearing Cerebral Palsy identification badges. Following the Walk, postmen will gather in Santa Ana to be honored with a "Thank You" party in the American Legion Hall, from approximately 10 to 10:30 p.m. The public is invited to the affair for the entertainment program, Judge Gardner said. In urging countians to turn on their porchlights and take part in aiding cerebral palsy victims, Judge Gardner said. "Unlike some other major health alliments, against which we can be rendered immune, Cerebral Palsy is an insidious condition against which there is no insurance. Children Blamed for $1100 Fire in Orange ORANGE Handles of legislators dismayed by the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Defeat of the bull-necked conservative leader in a vote of confidence this afternoon or tonight would topple his government at a critical period and possibly have worldwide repercussions. There were few optimists among the politicians who scurried from meeting to meeting before the start of debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Cabinet Members Zombies Most deputies agreed that Laniel, win or lose, was finished as an effective force in the affairs of government. Cynical politicians nicknamed Laniel's cabinet the "zombies—the walking dead who may live a little longer." Even so, three factors favored Laniel, 64, as he staked his Indochina policies on the whims of the deputies. One was his often-repeated line that France cannot afford a government crisis with key international meetings in progress. This plea saved his life twice before—last week when he won a slim confidence vote and before the Big three conference at Bermuda. Second is a long and carefully-prepared speech scheduled before the vote in which he promised to "explain precisely what is the government's program now for Indochina." Aranda told police he was given seven-year sentence to San Quenin for burglary. When he was 11 years old, he killed his father with a .30-30 rifle, according to police. He has a record of seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon. The man has been under police surveillance for some time by police, who have been following up leads in connection with recent armed robberies in Orange County. Police said Aranda may have been acquainted with two men picked up recently at Winters, Calif., on armed robbery charges. When questioned regarding the marijuana cigarettes, Aranda told officers he got them in Santa Ana, police reported. Later he said he went to Tijuana about three days ago and bought a pair of needles and two cigarettes. He said he went to look for "hard dope" something to make me forget things." Car Overturns But Local Man Only Gets Scratches An Anaheim bartenders luck held this morning and Curtis E. Hayes, 30, of 1252 East Sycamore is up and around after his car failed to make a turn on Harbor Rd., hit a tree near Buaro Rd., and then upset. Hayes had the wild ride about 15 a.m. today but got only a few scratches in the mishap. His car was the worse for wear and wear. Another crash near Anaheim at 05 p.m. on Lincoln Blvd., hear cookhurst Rd., brought injuries to woman and her daughter. Mrs. Florence Jacobs, 38, and Anna Jacobs, 11, both of Long Beach, were taken to Santa Ana Community Hospital as the result of a headon crash of a car driven by Raymond Jacobs, 39, the husband and father, with a truck operated by Stanley Waronlecki, 53, Bellflower. Orange — Children who played with matches, were blamed today for a fire which did $1100 damage to a house and its contents at 9322 Batavia St. The blaze broke out at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the house occupied by the L. V. Phillips family. Firemen from Olive substation and from Orange headquarters, State Division of Forestry, responded to the alarm and managed to control the blaze within a short time. Need for Elementary School Bonds Told Retail Merchants of Anaheim Proposed elementary school bonds coming before Anaheim voters June 16, are absolutely essential to the future growth of the city, members of the Retail Merchant's Association of the Chamber of Commerce learned today at their monthly breakfast at the Dorothy-Wade Dinner House, when addressed by Secretary Ernest Moeller of the Chamber. Pointing to the necessity for voting the $1,600,000 issued to keep elementary schools on a par with city growth, Moeller told retailers that school administrators would make excellent use of the funds without waste or frills in providing the finest schools at the lowest cost. Chairman Härold Smith of the retail-group revealed that stores will be closed May-31, the day following Memorial Day which falls on Sunday. No plans are now before retailers at this time. It was learned, to change the present system of remaining open on Friday nights. Plans to remain open on other nights were shelved by the group. Secretary Moeller described the troubles city officials found in aiding the Disney plant to locate their park adjacent to Anaheim and counted the advantages to merchants in having the Disneyland project here. Co-chairmen Ernie Owston and Al LaMont of the Chamber lighting committee reported on plans to replace present outmoded street lights with modern poles and lights. Estimated cost was set at $4 per foot of business area with the individual merchant paying all but 15 per cent of the cost; the city paying the remainder. It has been estimated that the new lights will increase retail business approximately 15 to 20 per cent.