anaheim-bulletin 1954-05-24

GREAT BRITAIN ISSUE U.S. Elated at England's Backing on Indo-China WASHINGTON (P)—The administration was elated today at Britain's blunt warning to Red China that it will stand with the United States in any East-West showdown on Indochina. Officials said the statement, made privately at the Geneva conference, may prompt Russia to pressure Red China to agree to Indochina ceasefire to avoid goading the Allies into a war from which Moscow itself could not be expected to escape. The warning also indicated, these officials said, that the British are willing to back a united action plan in Southeast Asia if the Geneva talks fail to produce a satisfactory truce. Britain's refusal to support the U.S.-proposed Southeast Asia alliance while the conference still is in progress produced one of the most serious Anglo-American policy splits in years. The Communists at Geneva naturally seized upon it to press for the most favorable possible terms for a ceasefire. When this strategy became clear, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden is understood to have told Red China's Foreign Minister Chou En-Lai that he was over-playing his hand at the risk of U.S. military intervention and that in any showdown Britain would stand with the United States. Comes Amid Developments The warning and the administration's reaction were disclosed as: 1. Rep. Melvin Price (D-III) charged in a prepared speech to Son of Crosby Involved in Fatal Auto Crash SAN JOSE, Calif (UP) — Gary Crosby, 20-year old son of crooner Bing Crosby, was injured early today and a Mexican national killed when young Crosby's car and another carrying five Mexicans collided on busy Bayshore Highway. The Highway Patrol, which refused to release other than bare details, still had the accident under investigation. Crosby was hospitalized with a laceration of the nose and contusions of the right knee. Attendants at O'Connor Hospital here declined to let the press talk to Crosby, whose condition was reported as "good." Nurses on Crosby's floor said he would not be The Highway Patrol, which refused to release other than bare details, still had the accident under investigation. Crosby was hospitalized with a laceration of the nose and contusions of the right knee. Attendants at O'Connor Hospital here declined to let the press talk to Crosby, whose condition was reported as "good." Nurses on Crosby's floor said he would not be discharged today, however. Dead was Felix Oliveres, 24, Santa Clara, a suburb of San Jose. Also hospitalized were Jesus Hernandez, 30, driver of the second car and three other passengers of the Hernandez car. Oliveres was riding in the Hernandez car. Young Crosby's attorney, Edwin D. Jones Jr. of San Jose, who said he was "temporarily retained until the prominent family's law firm could take over, gave some details of the wreck. He said Gary had told him that "this car came right out onto the highway" in front of him. He said that Crosby's car and the other car "collided, damaging the front of Crosby's and the side of the other." Beyond that, he refused to discuss the wreck. However, he said that Crosby's famous father "is fully informed about the accident." The four Mexicans were all hospitalized at the Santa Clara County Hospital here. Doctors at the hospital said one of the men was in the operating room and declined to list the condition of the four Mexicans. One of the Hernandez passengers was an 11-year old girl. Riding with young Crosby when his car and Hernandez collided at an intersection was George Labreaux, 21, Palo Alto. He was identified only as a friend of Crosby's. Missing Orange Man Sought in Texas ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (UP)—The search for a missing Orange, Calif., man, whose car was found abandoned on U.S. 65 east of here last week turned to Amarillo, Tex., today. State police said a friend of the secretary became clear, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden is understood to have told Red China's Foreign Minister Chou En-Lal that he was over-playing his hand at the risk of U.S. military intervention and that in any showdown Britain would stand with the United States. Comes Amid Developments The warning and the administration's reaction were disclosed as: 1. Rep. Melvin Price (D-III) charged in a prepared speech today that the administration has failed to practice the "bipartisan in foreign policy" which John Foster Dulles preached before he became secretary of state. 2. Chairman Alexander Wiley (R-Wis) of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee warned against any attempt by the United States to "go it alone" in Indochina. In a Los Angeles speech Sunday, Wiley said this country must have the "willing cooperation" of other free nations. 3. Sen. George Smathers (D-Fla) told an American Legion meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla., it would "shock and astound you if you knew how near we were to active participation in the war in Indochina just a few weeks ago." He said "America actually took the leap but turned back in mid-air." 4. Foreign Aid Chief Harold E. Stassen conceded in a television interview that the administration did not expect the mass assaults and heavy artillery which felled Dien Bien Phu, but he predicted it will succeed in its mission of saving Southeast Asia without general war. Anaheim Woman Hits Santa Ana Officer SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — A traffic patrolman was the only injury reported on Santa Ana streets over the weekend. Police report that motorcycle officer Matthew John Ford, 28, of Santa Ana was injured when he stopped for a traffic light on a downtown intersection. Ford's motorcycle was crashed into by an automobile being driven by 74-year-old Mae Snyder Tompkins of 11355 Hester St., Anaheim. Mrs. Tompkins told officers she had her eyes on the red light and didn't apply her brakes hard enough. Ford was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital by police. Charles E. Potter said official "high in the ad-tion" prompted him to Army in March asking for containing charges again Joseph R. McCarthy and This incident was brought McCarthy in the Army-hearing. Identity of the official was not disclosed. Army Secretary Robert ens, in the witness chai hearings resumed after recess, had sworn that alone was responsible charges against McCarthy M. Cohn and Francis P. Potter Explains McCarthy asked him, your answer be the same were to learn that some in the administration — mean the Pentagon — to Sen. Potter and asked him for these charges? Potter said he did not telephone call from a high who suggested that he ask Secretary Charles E. Will copy of the Army's d-alleging McCarthy and used improper means to obtain favored treat Pvt. G. David Schine, a staff member before he wed last Nov. 3. "I agree that occurred said. But I don't agree McCarthy on the purpose call. I was not to be u vehicle for releasing me. But this official knew it port was to be released. Takes Responsibility McCarthy questioned Sharply about who ordered counselor John G. Adams pare the report and to members of McCarthy anent Investigating Subco Stevens said he alone sponsible for the report charges. Stevens said he regarded given by Presidential Sherman Adams at a sec level administration co last Jan. 21 as a "rather than an order. At that conference Jams had testified earlier man Adams suggested th prepare written reports o ficulties with McCarthy aides. Santa Ana Student Attempted Suicide SANTA ANA, (OCNS) Missing Orange Man Sought in Texas ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (UP)—The search for a missing Orange, Calif., man, whose car was found abandoned on U.S. 66 east of here last week turned to Amarillo, Tex., today. State police said a friend of the missing man, Elmer H. Marsh, 24, of Orange, tod Texas authorities the missing veteran had called to say he was in Amarillo However, police had no further report in the hunt for Marsh. The friend, Gene Gilespie, said Marsh told him he was in Amarillo and would see him in an hour. But Marsh never arrived. Another development in the hunt led police to believe Marsh did not meet with foul play. Marsh's parents said they had received a note from their son telling them he had run out of gas near Albuquerque and suggesting a brother pick up the car. The keys were enclosed in the envelope. New Sewer Line Construction Begins Work was under way by contractors today on construction of a new sewer line on Raymond Ave. running from the La Palma sewer trunk to a point 600 feet North of Romneya Drive. The line which is 21 inches in diameter at the La Palma connection, narrows down to eight at its end. It is being built by the Paul Vukich Construction Co. at a cost of approximately $30,000 and will serve new homes in the immediate area. News of the World in Brief EXTORTION SUSPECT HANGS SELF IN CELL LOS ANGELES (P)—A mild mannered extortion suspect who admitted writing a letter demanding $5000 from California Gov. Goodwin J. Knight on threat of bodily harm hanged himself last night in his jail cell. The body of William B. Barrows, 42, was found during a routine check of cells. CHESSMAN DENIED PETITION FOR WRITT SAN RAEAEL, Calif. (P)—Superior Judge Thomas F. Keating today denied convict - author Caryl Chessman's petition for a writ of habeas corpus which would have granted him a new trial and indefinitely postponed his execution. HINT NEW SEGREGATION RULINGS BY SUPREME COURT WASHINGTON (P)—The Supreme Court may follow up last week's historic ruling against segregation in public elementary and high schools by outlawing segregation in other areas today. ANGELE OF DIEN BIEN PHU ARRIVES IN HANOI HANOI, Indochina (P)—Genevieve de Galard-Terraube, "angel of Dien Bien Phu," arrived in Hanoi today. LOS ANGELES (UP)—earthquake struck Southern formia at 4:54 p.m. yesterwas felt from Bakersfield Beach. No damage or injuries reported. The University of California mograph centered the ear in the Tehachapi region. said the temblor was an aff of the disastrous quake of that area, which killed 11 in Tehachapi and two per Bakersfield. N ISSUES BLUNT WARNING Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM Evenings Except Sundays TEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, Man Dies at Wheel of Car; 28 H Say High Official Asked Report on Army’s Charges WASHINGTON (UP) — Sen. Charles E. Potter said today an official “high in the administration” prompted him to write the Army in March asking for a report containing charges against Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy and his staff. This incident was brought out by McCarthy in the Army-McCarthy hearings. Identity of the high official was not disclosed. Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens, in the witness chair as the hearings resumed after a week’s recess, had sworn that the Army Charles E. Potter said today an official "high in the administration" prompted him to write the Army in March asking for a report containing charges against Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy and his staff. This incident was brought out by McCarthy in the Army-McCarthy hearings. Identity of the high official was not disclosed. Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens, in the witness chair as the hearings resumed after a week's process, had sworn that the Army alone was responsible for its charges against McCarthy, Roy M. Cohn and Francis P. Carr. Potter explains McCarthy asked him, "would your answer be the same if you were to learn that someone high in the administration — I don't mean the Pentagon — telephoned Sen. Potter and asked him to write for these charges?" Potter said he did receive a telephone call from a high official who suggested that he ask Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson for a copy of the Army's documents alleging McCarthy and his staff used improper means in efforts to obtain favored treatment for Pvt. G. David Schine, a McCarthy staff member before he was drafted last Nov. 3. "I agree that occurred," Potter said. "But I don't agree with Sen. McCarthy on the purpose of the call. I was not to be used as a vehicle for releasing the charges. But this official knew that a report was to be released." Takes Responsibility McCarthy questioned Stevens sharply about who ordered Army counselor John G. Adams to prepare the report and to send it to members of McCarthy's Permanent Investigating Subcommittee. Stevens said he alone was responsible for the report and the charges. Stevens he regarded advice given by Presidential Assistant Sherman Adams at a secret, high level administration conference last Jan. 21 as a "suggestion" rather than an order. At that conference, John Adams had testified earlier, Sherman Adams suggested the Army prepare written reports on its difficulties with McCarthy and his sides. Santa Ana Student in Attempted Suicide Try SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — A 16- French Quit Outpost in Rebel Area HANOI, Indochina (UP) — French Union troops pulled out of an isolated outpost in Indochina today in apparently the opening move of a new strategy against the Communists. Loyal Indochinese units abandoned the Cambodian town of Siem Pang to tighten the little kingdom's defenses against the Red Viet Minh invaders. Military officials said the withdrawal from Siem Pang, located near the border of the Laotian kingdom to the north, did not signify there was any rebel activity in the area. The garrison at Siem Pang successfully beat off several Red attacks after the rebels crossed the border in April and attempted to seize the town of 3000. Although the withdrawal officially was attributed to "tightening of Montgomery Warns Russia Can 400-Division Army Within 30 Days PARIS — Britain's Field Marshal Viscount Montgomeried today that within 30 days after the start of a war, her satellites could turn loose a 400-division army and comprised almost wholly of jets. The deputy supreme Allied commander in Europe gave up view of Soviet strength in disclosing for the first time a top-secret Western estimate of Communist military capabilities. Following is Montgomery's official estimate of Soviet satellite strength, as presented to a luncheon for SHAPE correspondents: Better Equipment 1. The numerical strength of Soviet divisions has remained fairly constant at 175 divisions ever since 1947. But there have been significant increases in mechanization and improved equipment. Sixty-five divisions of the present Soviet establishment are tank and mechanized divisions, mobility and fire power of all Soviet divisions have been greatly increased. 2. The Soviet, East Germany and the East European satellites today have more than six million men under arms. Approximately 4,500,000 of that number are in ground forces. A high state of preparedness is maintained by a rigorous At that conference, John Adams had testified earlier, Sherman Adams suggested the Army prepare written reports on its difficulties with McCarthy and his allies. Santa Ana Student in Attempted Suicide Try SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — A 16-year-old Santa Ana High School student apparently attempted to commit suicide last night by swallowing more than 30 sleeping pills. Santa Ana police have identified the despondent youth as Russell Madick of 636 North Garnsey St. Madick had reportedly been in a family argument with a sister who lives in Long Beach. When he returned home last night, he told police, he emptied every bottle of sleeping tablets he could find in his home. He then went to the residence of another sister, Mrs. Barbara Farmer of 628 North Vanless. While at his sisters, Mrs. Farmer reports the boy became ill. He told her what had happened and she called police. Officers rushed the youth to Orange County Hospital where his stomach was pumped. Hospital officials say today the boy’s condition is "satisfactory." No Damage Reported From Southland Quake LOS ANGELES (UP)—A rolling earthquake struck Southern California at 4:54 p.m. yesterday and was felt from Bakersfield to Long Beach. No damage or injuries were reported. The University of California seismograph centered the earthquake the Tehachapi region. Experts said the temblor was an aftershock the disastrous quake of 1952 in that area, which killed 11 persons Tehachapi and two persons in Bakersfield. Red Viet Minh invaders. Military officials said the withdrawal from Siem Pang, located near the border of the Laotian kingdom to the north, did not signify there was any rebel activity in the area. The garrison at Siem Pang successfully beat off several Red attacks after the rebels crossed the border in April and attempted to seize the town of 3000. Although the withdrawal officially was attributed to “tightening of defenses,” it was believed that the same strategy would be applied throughout Indochina. The fall of Dien Bien Phu pointed out the folly of seizing isolated outposts and attempting to defend them against numerically superior forces, military informants said. By bringing troops from widely scattered outposts in Viet Nam and concentrating them at strategic points in the vital Red River Delta, the French hope to stave off an attack on Hanoi by Red Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap's army. Man Booked Here on Molestation Count A former paroled convict now living in Santa Ana, was booked in the Anaheim police department early yesterday on suspicion of child molesting, police reported. Charles Hume Ogles, 33 - year-old roofer, was nabbed at the home of his estranged wife at 3:25 a.m. on a charge of molesting two young girls, one age 9 and the second, age 10. Officers said in their report that Ogles allegedly called at the home of his estranged wife and forced entry into the home. The two girls, one of whom is the daughter of his wife by a former husband, was entertaining a girl friend when the offense allegedly took place. Ogles recently won his freedom before a jury in Municipal court on charges he removed an automobile from a local car agency parking lot. Brea Nurse Injured in Auto Accident Here A Brea nurse, 21-year-old Wilma Collins Price, was under treatment over the week-end in Orange County hospital for undisclosed injuries as the result of a freak automobile accident at the corner of Palm and Los Angeles streets in Anaheim Saturday evening. Police are quoted today as saying the accident victim was entering Anaheim on Palm St. when she attempted to make a turn into Los Angeles St. in her light vehicle. Crossing the intersection, her car struck the right - hand curb of Los Angeles street with such force that it crossed the busy highway and struck a guide wire supporting a city power pole, severely damaging the car. A passenger, Clyde Merrell Ball Jr., of Fullerton, escaped injury in the accident. Officers said the accident victim was unconscious when they arrived but was revived on her arrival at the hospital by Crane Ambulance. Terry Lewis, the star was taken to Hoag Mansion in serious condition respiration was adrenaline. Hero of the rescue Huth, 34. Burbank, one of swimmers who cry for help when he heard his cry for her. Artificial respiration piled for 20 minutes Hibarger, La Habra, Beach police arrived halator. Breathing w 40 minutes later. Weather Low clouds and low night and morning mostly sunny afternoon Tuesday. Little change nature. High today about RECORD BREAKFAST *Los Angeles St.* Said for Cub scouts of this said. (Bulletin photo) WARNING TO RED CHINA Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 234 ; 28 Hurt in Other Accidents Three Anaheim Residents Among Nine Hurt in Smashup in East County ORANGE—An elderly motorist dropped dead yesterday at the wheel of his car travelling on Coast Highway near Santa Ana river and 28 persons were hurt in a series of 19 traffic smashups over the week end. The injured list included only two with major hurts, but a U.S. Marine, who was struck down by one car and run over by another, may have serious injuries. Dead of a heart attack is Mark Emmert, 73, of Manhattan Beach. His passenger, Mrs. Elizabeth Emmert, 72, was taken to Presbyterian hospital at Newport Beach for treatment of minor hurts. Emmert was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital where he was rushed after his car ran off the highway and into the river at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. His body was Mark Emmert, 73, from his car at Highway, Newport Beach. Emmert was Emmert, wife of the deceased told to their home in Manhattan Beach. Emmert said her husband guided their car continued on down the embankment, an ambulance men removing Emmert. Marshal Viscount Montgomery warns after the start of a war, Russia and 400-division army and an air force commander in Europe gave this close-up. La Habra Skin Diver Rescued at Laguna LAGUNA BEACH, (OCNS) — Seized by cramps and under water for 10 minutes, a 25 - year - old La Habra skin diver was rescued late yesterday by a swimmer who reached him 30 feet below the surface of the ocean. Terfy Lewis, the stricken diver, was taken to Hoag Memorial hospital in serious condition. Artificial respiration was administered at the scene. Hero of the rescue was Jerry Huth, 34. Burbank, one of a group of swimmers who heard Lewis' cry for help when he sank below the surface. Lewis, a member of the Los Angeles Times, noted skin diving organization, had been Marine, who was struck down by one car and run over by another, may have serious injuries. Dead of a heart attack is Mark Emmert, 73, of Manhattan Beach. His passenger, Mrs. Elizabeth Emmert, 72, was taken to Presbyterian hospital at Newport Beach for treatment of minor hurts. Emmert was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital where he was rushed after his car ran off the highway and into the river at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. His body was taken to Beltz Mortuary, Corona del Mar. Injured were Phoebe Delk, 18, Donna Gravette, 18, Shirley Goff, 18, Joyce Wilson, 19, and Carol Ammon, 18, all of San Bernardino; Edwin Pillson Prior, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Burke and Eva Morin, all of 203½ Helena St., Anaheim. Miss Delk was driving a 1948 two - door sedan south on Highway 55 with the four San Bernardino girls as passengers and Prior, was going east on Santa Ana Canyon Road. Prior violated the right of way at the intersection and hit the Delk car broadside at a right angle, according to a California Highway Patrol report. Riding with Prior were Mr. and Mrs. Burke and Eva Morin. All persons were taken to the Orange County hospital, where a doctor said today none of the injuries were serious. He added, however, that diagnosis have not been made on all the patients so it has not been determined if there are fractures. U. S. Marine Anthony M. Steinhauser, 23, of El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, was hit by a car driven by U. S. Marine Bernard Ray Corley as he was walking along Highway 101 near Red Hill road. Tustin district, at about 10:45 p.m. Saturday. A car driven by Cpl. Francis Thomas Carter, 27, also of the Air Station, then ran over Steinhauser. The victim was taken to the station dispensary. Henry Nigg, 20, of 711-E North Lemon St., Orange, got major injuries in a smashup at 10:18 o'clock last night where Santa Ana freeway connects with Highway 101, south of Anaheim. He was with Patrick Lewis McCrory, 18, of Orange whose car crashed with one driven by Joe Lopez Hurtado, 18, of El Modena. Hurtado and his passenger Clofas Valero, 17, also of El Modena and McCrory and his other passenger, Sidney Keown, Pick Jury To Try Local City Clerk SANTA ANA — Anaheim City Clerk Charles E. Griffith today sat by in Superior Court here while a jury being selected to decide whether he should be removed from office. The County Grand Jury brought the accusation against Griffith asking his removal from office for alleged irregularities in connection with the Ball Road No. 2 Annexation of last Aug. 7. Judge Robert Gardner called in the prospective jurors and reminded them that they should not have any preconceived opinions as result of whatever newspaper stories they might have read about the Grand Jury's action accusing Clerk Griffith of irregularities in dispatching absent voter ballots for the annexation vote. The court noted that there had been considerable publicity about the case. The dispute over the annexation reached the court when rancher H. G. Carlin and others challenged the validity of the annexation which the City Council had declared passed by one-vote majority on basis of count of the absentee votes. Subsequently presiding Superior Judge John Shea overruled the election holding it to be a tie vote. The Grand Jury then took up the probe and charged that City Clerk Griffith had issued absent voter ballots to persons not entitled to them and to persons having not requested them. Burglary Suspect Held For Superior Court Sustaining a charge of attempted burglary, Municipal Judge Ronald L. Tiday of the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal court today held Robert Harrington Hubbard, 20-year-old Westminster man for appearance in Superior Court under face of the ocean. Terfy Lewis, the stricken diver, was taken to Hoag Memorial hospital in serious condition. Artificial respiration was administered at the scene. Hero of the rescue was Jerry Huth, 34. Burbank, one of a group of swimmers who heard Lewis' cry for help when he sank below the surface. Lewis, a member of the Los Angeles Neptunes, noted skim diving organization, had been diving for abalone near Twin Points. He was about 100 yards off shore when swimmers at a nearby beach heard his cry for help. Artificial respiration was applied for 20 minutes by Harold Hilarger, La Habra, until Laguna Beach police arrived with an inhalator. Breathing was restored 40 minutes later. Weather Low clouds and local drizzle in the night and morning hours but mostly sunny afternoons today and Tuesday. Little change in temperature. High today about 73. Henry Nigg, 20, of 711-E North Lemon St., Orange, got major injuries in a smashup at 10:18 o'clock last night where Santa Ana freeway connects with Highway 101, south of Anaheim. He was with Patrick Lewis McCrory, 18, of Orange whose car crashed with one driven by Joe Lopez Hurtado, 18, of El Modena. Hurtado and his passenger Clofas Valero, 17, also of El Modena and McCrory and his other passenger, Sidney Keown, 24, of Santa Ana were hurt slightly. A motorcycle rider got major hurts when his mount collided with a car driven by Miss June Mauerhan, 23, of 9862 South East St. Anaheim at Placentia avenue and Bail Road about 8:28 o'clock last night. The victim, Elbert L. Miller, 21, of Santa Ana was taken to Orange County General hospital. Injuries received by nine persons in a two-car collision at 11 a.m. yesterday at Santa Ana Canyon Road and Highway 55 were reported as "all comparatively minor" today at the Orange County hospital. RECORD BREAKFAST—More than 1200 men, women and children flocked to Allison's Market, 555 South *Los Angeles St., Saturday morning to take part in the annual breakfast, held as a fund-raising drive for Cub scouts of the city. Saturday's breakfast was one of the largest ever held in this area, officials said. (Bulletin photo)