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THREATENED—California Governor Goodwin J. Knight, in Los Angeles, looks at telephoto copy of threatening letter received in his office at Sacramento. The letter is believed to have been sent by the same person who mailed similar letters to San Francisco's Mayor Elmer Robinson and a San Francisco woman. An escaped mental patient is being sought in connection with the case. Emergency Board Acts to Halt Railroad Walkout By MAUREEN GOTHLIN United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON (UP) — A presidential emergency board today recommended fringe benefits amounting to 7 to 8 cents an hour for a million so-called "non opera- Ike Opens U.S. Armed Forces Day WASHINGTON (UP)—President Eisenhower let the world know on this Armed Forces Day that Americans value their freedoms although "diverted by unworthy scenes even in our national capital." The President apparently referred to the current Army-McCarthy hearings but he did not specify what he meant by "unworthy scenes." As this nation's armed forces prepared to parade their strength in ceremonies here and at bases around the world, Mr. Eisenhower said the might of free men in a united cause must eventually conquer dictatorship and tyranny. "Never forget the strength of freedom of the free world," Mr. Eisenhower said, echoing the theme of Armed Forces Day — "Power For Peace." Launch Celebration The President and Acting Secretary of Defense Robert B. Anderson launched the celebration in speeches at a dinner here Friday night attended by top congressional, military and government officials. Included in today's program honoring the men and women of the armed services are parades in many U.S. cities and abroad; displays of ships, planes, weapons and equipment; aerial flyovers; and an airborne practice jump in Japan. In addition an Armed Forces Day handicap was scheduled at Churchill Downs, Ky., and a fashion show in New York. Seattle, Wash., planned to welcome some 4,000 veterans returning from Korea with a parade. Acts to Halt Railroad Walkout By MAUREEN GOTHLIN United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON — A Presidential emergency board today recommended fringe benefits amounting to 7 to 8 cents an hour for a million so-called "non operating" employees of 150 railroads. The major recommendations and their estimated costs on an hourly basis: A third week of vacation, 1 1-2 cents; pay for seven holidays when they fall in the regular work week, 3 1-2 cents; and limited hospital, medical and surgical benefits, 2 to 3 cents. Workers do not now get paid for holidays that they do not work. Under the recommendations they will get paid, although they do not work, for holidays falling in their regular work week. Benefits recommended for the workers would cost the railroads an estimate 150 million dollars a year. Strike Possible The three-man board did not meet all union demands and its recommendations are not binding. The unions have threatened to strike in support of their demands in the year-old labor dispute. But under the government's interpretation of the Railway Labor Act, a strike is prohibited for 30 days after the emergency board recommendations are issued. The board recommended against a fourth week of paid vacation, the workers' request for increases in free transportation, and for penalty pay for Sunday work. Margin Narrowed "It is pointed out that the railroad industry is now operating on a substantially harrower margin of operation income and of net income than formerly," a summary of the board's report said. The board rejected union demands for company paid group life insurance. Hires Declared Sane; Admits Weapons Count SANTA ANA—Found to be legally sane, John Jacob Hires, 70, of Buena Park, withdrew a defense to a charge that he attempted to murder Mrs. Josephine Cauwel, Included in today's program honoring the men and women of the armed services are parades in many U.S. cities and abroad; displays of ships, planes, weapons and equipment; aerial flyovers; and an airborne practice jump in Japan. In addition an Armed Forces Day handicap was scheduled at Churchill Downs, Ky., and a fashion show in New York. Seattle, Wash., planned to welcome some 4,000 veterans returning from Korea with a parade. Installment Plan Conquest Anderson told the Armed Forces Day audience that Russia is bent on "conquest on the installment plan" whereby it can gobble up nations without inviting free world retaliation. He said the free world must forbid further Red gains. The President devoted most of his remarks to reminiscences of his 43 years in the Army. He said he had been in many difficult places with Americans and from these experiences had become convinced that "free men can do anything" when they set their hearts to it. "We know how much we value our right to worship as we please, to speak as we please, to choose our own occupations, to try to give to our children the kind of training in beliefs and faith that we believe will bring them happiness. We know the value we place on those things. "If at times, we seem to ignore them, if we are torn by doubts or current fears, or our attention is diverted by unworthy scenes, even in our national capital, we still know that we are America. The heart of America is sound." Guilty Plea Entered For Child Stealing SANTA ANA — Charles Lord Chaffee, 20, of Orange, admitted yesterday to a felony charge of child stealing because he took a 14-year-old Garden Grove girl to Bakersfield and Yosemite National Park. The young man asked Superior Judge Robert Gardner for probation and will appear in court May 28 to press his plea and be sentenced. The girl in the case had been expelled from Garden Grove high school for smoking on campus. She took $100 from her savings to help finance the junket with Chiee and another boy who was 17 who accompanied. Chessman Renew Battle to Escape Gas Chamber SAN QUENTIN, Calif. Convict- author Caryl Chessman saved from death by a new prieve, today renewed his se year battle to escape San Quiron's gas chamber. In his death row cell he unpaid the books and papers which thought had been put in order the last time. The brilliant 32-year-old demned kidnaper, whose pro Hires Declared Sane; Admits Weapons Count SANTA ANA—Found to be legally sane, John Jacob Hires, 70, of Buena Park, withdrew a defense to a charge that he attempted to murder Mrs. Josephine Cauwel, 38, of Buena Park, and admitted a deadly weapons assault count. Superior Judge Robert Gardner set May 21 as date for sentencing Hires, a handyman who got riled when Mrs. Cauwe suggested he plant flowers about the trailer he occupies on property she owns. Hires first had pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder count and added an insanity plea. Two psychiatrists told the court that Hires is legally sane and could therefore stand trial. With his plea of guilt to deadly weapons assault, he is liable to sentence of a year in jail, or to prison for a term of not more than 10 years. The young man asked Superior Judge Robert Gardner for probation and will appear in court May 28 to press his plea and be sentenced. The girl in the case had been expelled from Garden Grove high school for smoking on campus. She took $100 from her savings to help finance the junket with Chicago and another boy who was 17 who accompanied. Sailor and Buddy Strong-Armed, Robbed HUNTINGTON BEACH—A U.S. Navy sailor and his buddy were strong-armed early today, robbed of $4.50, and left stranded near the city's sewer plant. Dean W. Plagowski, 19, attached to the U.S.S. Incredible, and Gene Newell, 17, of Long Beach, said they got a ride with four young men at Long Beach late last night and were driven along lonely roads before the quartet stopped, beat them, yanked them from the car and robbed them. News of the World in Brief STRONG QUAKE ROCKS DOWNTOWN TOKYO TOKYO — A strong earthquake shook downtown buildings for one-half minutes today and rippled along a 1,200-mile front. FINNS SAYS JETS EXCHANGED FIRE OVER FINLAND HELSINKI, Finland — A Finnish newspaper reported today that foreign jet planes believed to be Russian and American exchanged shots over Northern Finland last Sunday. DULLES BLASTS RUSSIANS IN SPEECH WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Secretary of State John Foster Dulles said today that efforts to deal with Russia, whether on atoms-for-peace or the fate of Indo-China, always collide with the Reds' "implacable purpose" to rule "all of mankind." FIRST FRENCH WOUNDED ARRIVE IN HANOI HANOI, Indo-China — Eight gravelly wounded French Union prisoners from fallen Dien Bien Phu reached Hanol Friday night by helicopter. They flew through a pouring rain from the royal Laotian capital of Luang Prabang, their first stop out of Dien Bien Phu. Burglars Rob La Habra Station of Six Tires LA HABRA — Using bolt cutter force a chain locking a gate; burglars forced their way to a gas station at Whittier Bend and Walnut street and held themselves to six tires, one and a buttery. Joe Sholl of 825 North Pine Anaheim, who owns the station told sheriff officers that the tires stolen from his racks all the same size—7.10 x 15—valued them at $136. Anaheim Daily-Herald Oran ANAHEIM Evenings Except Sundays TWELVE PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1954 McCarthy Backs Demand Ike' Thousands Greet Queen Back Home LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II came home today from a 20-mile tour of her realms. Enthusiasm unmatched since coronation last June, millions cheering Britons flocked to London to welcome the young monarch to her family. Thousands of loyal subjects slept in the banks of the Thames last night or by the broad Mall for the glimpse of the Queen, her band, the Duke of Edinburgh and their children, Prince Charles Princess Anne. Line River Thames The cheering throngs formed an embankments along the James as the royal yacht Britannia moved slowly up the historic river in pale sunshine that tussled threatening rain clouds. Mile cannon on the cliffs named a salute the smiling young man in beige waved joyfully at the sundeck of the yacht. Beers from the masses ashore fed on the wind with the raucous toots from an armada of all boats acclaimed her return KEEP THEM ROLLING—Looking west along the 58-mile road between the port of Haiphong Hanoi, soldiers and equipment move along to re-enforce French forces resisting the Communist attack. The latest Red attacks in the Red River Delta area are aimed at conquering the cities of Phuly Nam Dinh and to cut the supply route above. Then the Viet Minh can surround Hanoi and send it into submission, the same tactics used at Dien Bien Phu. Southland to Honor Father Maguire Southland to Honor Father Maguire At St. Catherine’s Here Tomorrows A special salute to Father William A. Maguire, chaplain-hero of Pearl Harbor, will be staged over St. Catherine’s Military School here tomorrow afternoon by U. S. Navy fliers from the Los Alamitos base. A Navy squadron, it was announced today, will circle the school parade grounds while Dennis Day, a Navy lieutenant in World War II, sings "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition," the famous song Captain Maguire inspired by gallant action under Japanese attack on the U. S. fleet. Top military figures, including Col. Francis S. Gabreski, USAF, jet ace of the Korean war and World War II, Maj. Gen. Christian F. Schilt, USMC, congressional Medal of Honor winner, and Rear Admiral Thorton S. Miller, CHC, UNS, will take part in the memorial ceremonies. A number of Hollywood film stars will also participate, including Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, John Wayne, Betty Gable, Leo Carillo, Duncan Renaldo, Vince Barnett, Gene Autry and Janet Leigh. Music will be furnished by the U. S. Marine Band from El Toro and St. Catherine’s cadet band. The program, a Father Maguire Memorial Fiesta, will be open to the public. The school, where the priest served as chaplain until his death last summer, is planning to build a memorial chapel in his honor which will also serve as a place of worship for the cadets. Col. Gabreski will arrive in Anaheim in a jet fighter similar to the one he flew in combat against the Russian MIGs in Korea. He will circle the school in salute, land and motor to the fiesta. Rear Admiral Miller, chief chaplain of the 11th Naval district, who will represent Admiral George C. Dyer, commandant of the district, was a service colleague of Father Maguire, and was present at Pearl Harbor when the padre rose to legendary heights by helping U. S. Gov. Knight Slated To Appear at Newport Elks Fete Today NEWPORT BEACH — Gov. Goodwin J. Knight will take part in dedication late this afternoon of the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge building, at Lido Isle entrance, marking completion of the first home of the recently-organized lodge. L. A. (Fay) Lewis, former president of the California Elks Association, and Robert Keller, now president, will take part. Festivities begin at noon with a barbecue at the lodge hall’s grounds, and will continue throughout the afternoon. Gov. Knight is due to arrive at Orange County Airport at 4 p.m., and will reach Newport Beach shortly afterwards. He will be greeted by a host of dignitaries of the city’s official and civic life, and by lodge officials; the Long Beach Elks Lodge band will play. Local Firemen Put Out Fire at National Camp Possible major damage to the Vermont St. national camp was averted early today by prompt action of the Anaheim Fire Department when a dishwasher motor N QUENTIN, Calif. — Act- author Caryl Chessman, died from death by a new re- release, today renewed his seven-battle to escape San Quentin's gas chamber. His death row cell he unpacked books and papers which he had been put in order for last time. A brilliant 32-year-old con- kidnaper, whose prison biography, "Cell 2455 Death," has been widely acclaimed, to have been put to death by the execution was called off Thursday when Marin County Judge Thomas B. Keat- issued a stay and called for during Monday on a plea for out of habeas corpus. Chessman was convicted in 1948 as Angeles on 17 counts of kid- ging, robbery and rape under Bernia's Little Lindbergh Law, as steadfastly denied he was Red Light Bandit" responsible for prove it. Burney Berwyn A. Rice, who se- the delay on grounds there errors in Chessman's trial script, charged in his petition Chessman was "deprived of rights and the due process of Glars Rob La Habra ion of Six Tires HABRA—Using bolt cutters once a chain locking a rear burglars forced their way into station at Whittier Blvd. Walnut street and helped elves to six tires, one tube battery. Sholl of 825 North Pine St., Jim, who owns the station heriff' officers that the six stolen from his racks were the same size—7.10 x 15. He them at $136. Col. Gaoreski will arrive in Anaheim in a jet fighter similar to the one he flew in combat against the Russian MIGs in Korea. He will circle the school in salute, land and motor to the fiesta. Rear Admiral Miller, chief chap- lain of the 11th Naval district, who will represent Admiral George C. Dyer, commandant of the district, was a service colleague of Father Maguire, and was present at Pearl Harbor when the padre rose to legendary heights by helping U. S. seamen under a rain of Japanese fire. Bail Set for Woman Whose Dog Bit Child LOS ANGELES (UP)—Mrs. Sybil Duane, 45, whose boxer dog allegedly attacked and seriously injured a four-year-old boy last Monday, was free on $500 bail today pending trial May 25. A complaint issued by the City Attorney's office charges Mr. S. Duane with owning a dog she knew was vicious, permitting the dog to run loose. Jury Awards Family $4250 in Crash Case SANTA ANA—Four Costa Means who were hurt in a crash between a car and a truck near Costa Mesa, hold judgment today totaling $4250. A Superior Court jury, deliberating to almost midnight, made the awards of $1000 to Mrs. Amelia Almazon, $400 to her husband Nicholas, $60C to their son, Bernabe, and $2250 to Bernabe's wife, Mary Lou. The judgments were returned against Lon Alonzo Corona, Buena Park, driver of the truck involved in the crash with the Almazon car Nov. 17, 1952. Local Firemen Put Out Fire at National Camp Possible major damage to the Vermont St. national camp was averted early today by prompt action of the Anaheim Fire Department when a dish-washer motor overheated and ignited a near-by wall in the mess hall. Officials of the camp at 928 East Vermont Ave., which furnishes contract labor to nearby groves, told fire officials that the motor had been giving trouble prior to the fire alarm at 5:57 a.m. today. Fire Chief Ed Stringer revealed that mess attendants had stuffed steel wool between the machine and the plywood wall over a period of time which flamed when in contact with the overheated motor. No damage was reported by fire authorities here yesterday afternoon when called to the home of Mrs. E. Lopez, 919 East Santa Ana St., where rags in a tool shed became ignited. Local Police Baffled By 'Missing Body' If it would work, Anaheim police would use the old legal gag of habeas corpus to find a body reported to them yesterday at -10:20 p.m. A phone call said a man was down at the corner of Water and Philadelphia streets and covered with blood. A police car speeding to the scene, found the blood as described by the informant, but no body. Whether the injured party was a victim of a motor accident, shooting or knifing, remains a mystery to police and will probably remain so until someone chooses to clear it up. French Union forces carried carrying out most operations throughout the Reds showed yesterday could strike almost any will. They swarmed ad Day River in Sampans rafts to hit the outpost from Phu Ly. The rebels were thrown a brief bitter fight when they to break into the village. Other fronts were reported today except for clashes Annam coast points of Q and Tourane, more than below Hanoi. Local Man Sentence For Shooting Spree SANTA ANA — It was lucky day for Sammy S. 27, of Anaheim's La Jolla convicted of deadly wean sault because he shot up to of Ralph P. Negrete, whom he had argued. Perales was sentenced for the offense, then Judge Raymond H. Thompson pended the prison term two years, ordering a nine-month term. During his probationary Perales must not drink, ordered; if he does, he will gible for a prison sentence. The court dismissed Choreno, 24, and Louie P. nabbed with Perales and charged after Negrete's restruck by several shots the Feb. 20. Both Moreno and Perez convicted, but won a new grounds that there was no doubt as to their guilt; then dropped the case on mendation of Depty. Dir Robert P. Kneeland. Orange County Plain Dealer BULLETIN SERDAY, MAY 15, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 227 Sen. Dirksen Cool To New Proposal By RAYMOND LAHR And HERBERT FOSTER United Press Staff Correspondents WASHINGTON (UP) Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy indicated today he favors Sen. John L. McClellan's demand that five of President Eisenhower's top advisers testify at the Army-McCarthy hearings. But Sen. Everett M. Dirksen (R-III) was decidedly cool to the proposal which threw the hearings into an uproar Friday afternoon just before they recessed for the weekend. Th administration said nothing officially. But it clearly was not enthusiastic about Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr., Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams, and three other high officials going be- FOUND GUILTY—Frank CosteDo leaves New York Federal Court during intermission in his tax evasion trial. Later the jury found him guilty on three counts of income tax evasion. He faces up to 15 years in prison. Red Fortifications Bombed by French HANOI, Indochina (UP)—French planes heavily bombed the Communists' Gibraltar-like fortifications south of Hanoi today to forestall an expected new enemy attack against Phu Ly, anchor city in the Red River delta defense system. The Communists, driven to the limestone hills after failing in a two-day major attack against Phu Ly earlier this week, struck a village south of Phu Ly yesterday to feel out French defenses and were believed readying an estimated 12,000 men for an all-out assault. Phu Ly 1, miles south of Hanoi, commands the important route 21 from northern defense headquarters at Hanoi to southern defense headquarters at Nam Dinh, third largest city of the deta. Nam Dinh is 18 miles below Phu Ly. Today was the fifth straight day of aerial bows against the Red concentration points. French fighter-bombers and bombers dived low over the cave studded area with 1000 pound delayed action bombs and napalm. But the very nature of the terrain aided the Viet Minh. French Union forces were reported carrying out mopping up operations throughout the delta but the Reds showed yesterday they could strike almost anywhere at will. They swarmed across the Day River in Sampans and on crafts to hit the outpost a mile from Phu Ly. The rebels were thrown back in seahower's top advisers testify at the Army-McCarthy hearings. But Sen. Everett M. Dirksen (R-III) was decidedly cool to the proposal which threw the hearings into an uproar Friday afternoon just before they recessed for the weekend. Th administration said nothing officially. But it clearly was not enthusiastic about Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr., Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams, and three other high officials going before television cameras in a row it frankly deplores. President Expresses Distaste Mr. Eisenhower again emphasized his distaste for the hearings Friday night when he told an Armed Forces Day audience to retain its faith in the soundness of America despite such things as "unworthy scenes even in our national capital." McClellan demanded the five administration officials be subpenaed to testify after Army Counselor John G. Adams refused to answer questions regarding a conference they held on the Army-McCarthy clash Jan. 21. Adams revealed in his testimony Thursday that the meeting had been held. He said it took place at the Justice Department and that Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., Deputy Attorney General William P. Rogers, and White House Aide Gerald Morgan had been present in addition to himself, Sherman Adams and Brownell. Orders From Higher-Ups When members of the Senate Investigating Subcommittee sought to cross-examine him on the meeting Friday, however, Adams balked. He said he was under orders from higher-ups not to discuss it further. McClellan (D-Ak) insisted that the subcommittee should call everybody except the President, if necessary, to find out if the charges against McCarthy stemmed from "higher authority" than Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens. "I want to know who that higher authority is," he said just before leaving for Arkansas. "I want to know the truth. I don't know whom it will hurt or help." Extremely Important McCarthy agreed today that it is "extremely important to find out everything" about the meeting. He said he is particularly interested in the roles played by Brownell and Rogers. "I've always liked Herb Brownell," he told newsmen. "I'm inclined to think he is willing to take flight," it was stressed. County Changes Setup for CD SANTA ANA--A major overhaul in the Civil Defense setup in Orange County was announced as under way today, to replace volunteers with county employees and reduce the number of assembly points from 33 to only seven in case of disaster. Chairman Willis H. Warner of the board of supervisors, directing Civil Defense in the county, and R. I.(Cuba) Morris, administrative assistant, noted that "Civil Defense officials have for some time recognized the apathy with which the average citizen views Civil Defense." The overhaul was made partly in solution to this problem, and partly to amend a cumbersome organization, scaling it down to a workable plan of "self-help and mutual protection through mutual aid. In the rural areas, seven assembly points or centers will be provided, instead of 33 formerly designated as operating districts. Within those districts, volunteers will be notified in case of disaster; their numbers will be small and they will be retained to assist key county personnel replacing volunteers who had so little time to devote to the preparation task, it was explained. With development of the H-bomb, need for revising Civil Defense plans became apparent, the official announcement said. However, should there be an enemy attack, "it is still of great importance that citizens take cover and practice the established and accepted principles of Civil Defense rather than take flight," it was stressed. Local Man Sentenced For Shooting Spree SANTA ANA — It was quite a lucky day for Sammy S. Perales, 77, of Anaheim's La Jolla Colony, convicted of deadly weapons assault because he shot up the home of Ralph P. Negrete, 25, with whom he had argued. Perales was sentenced to prison for the offense, then Superior Judge Raymond H. Thompson suspended the prison term for five years, ordering a nine-month jail term. During his probationary period, Perales must not drink, the court ordered; if he does, he will be eligible for a prison sentence. The court dismissed Charles R. Moreno, 24, and Louie Perez, 23, abused with Perales and similarly charged after Negrete's home was truck by several shots the night of Feb. 20. Both Moreno and Perez had been convicted, but won a new trial on grounds that there was reasonable doubt as to their guilt; the court then dropped the case on recommendation of Depty. Dist. Atty. Robert P. Kneeland. PARIS (UP)—Tin heiress Isabel Patino Goldsmith gave birth to a daughter minutes before she died of a cerebral hemorrhage last night, a spokesman at the Hartman Clinic said today. The spokesman said the infant was "doing well." The death-bed delivery fulfilled the last spoken wish of the 18-year-old Bolivian beauty, runaway bride of 20-year-old Englishman James Godsmith. She died at sundown in the swank suburban Neuilly clinic shortly after five brain surgeons operated in a vain attempt to relieve the pressure of a cerebral stroke. Goldsmith who wooed her over the objections of her fabulously wealthy father, joined him in the last vigil at her bedside. Most of the time since Isabel was stricken Thursday she had been in a coma. But in the last moments of life, friends of the family said, she regained consciousness long enough to whisper the hope her child could survive. Her husband and her father, Bolivian tin magnate Antenor Patino, were with her in the brief moment of consciousness. She lapsed back into coma. The baby was delivered. Then she died, Isabel and Goldsmith captured the world's imagination last winter when they braved the wrath of her father, Bolivian tin tycoon Antenor Patino, and were married in the tiny Scots village of Kelso. The ceremony took place Jan. 7 just seven hours after Papa Patino had withdrawn a court injunction banning their marriage on the ground she was under the legal age of 21. Dark-eyed Isabel met the Eton-educated Goldsmith in London last June during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Isabel's death occurred on the eve of the Queen's return to London from an around-the-world tour of the commonwealths.