anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-01

Don't Forget to Qualify 358 TRAFFIC DEATHS Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM FOURTEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS ANAHEIM Reds Capture Key Points News of the World in Brief ADMIRAL SAYS U.S. SHOULD INTERVENE IN INDO-CHINA SONOMA, Calif. (P)—Adm. C. M. Cooke, one of the Navy's top wartime strategists, said today the United States and its Allies should intervene in Indochina now "to terminate the evil of militant Communism." Otherwise, he warned, the Communists will continue their worldwide series of local aggressions leading directly to World War III. TOURISTS SWARM TO VIEW KILAUEA ERUPTION HILO, Hawaii (P)—Thousands of tourists stood in drenching rain around the firepit of Kilauea Volcano today to watch its lake of molten lava recode after the most spectacular eruption in 33 years. The tourists climbed cautiously to the peak of the 4000-foot mountain after it appeared the bubbling red lava was sinking back into the fiery pit from which it erupted yesterday. HIGH WINDS KILL SIX IN MIDWEST Devastating winds left a trail of damage across the Midwest to... TOURISTS SWARM TO VIEW KILLAUEA ERUPTION HILO, Hawaii — Thousands of tourists stood in drenching rain around the firepit of Kilauea Volcano today to watch its lake of molten lava recede after the most spectacular eruption in 33 years. The tourists climbed cautiously to the peak of the 4000-foot mountain after it appeared the bubbling red lava was sinking back into the fiery pit from which it erupted yesterday. HIGH WINDS KILL SIX IN MIDWEST Devastating winds left a trail of damage across the Midwest today in a holiday storm that killed at least six persons. Thunderstorms and destructive winds lashed Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. GOVERNMENT MAY END KEY VET BENEFITS WASHINGTON — The government is considering declaring the Korean War at an end as far as key veterans benefits are concerned. Ike Says Nation United in Stand Against Red Plan to Divide U.S. NEW YORK — President Eisenhower said Monday night Americans are completely united in their opposition to Communism which seems also to be a major cause of division. "We must not," he said, "permit anyone to inspire quarrels that eventually find good citizens bitterly opposed to other good citizens, when basically all would like to be joined in effective opposition to Communism." Judges Testify In Griffith Case SANTA ANA — The defense of Anaheim City Clerk Charles E. Griffith rested today after three Superior Court Judges were called to testify as character witnesses. Griffith, whose removal is demanded in a Grand Jury accusation alleging irregularities in issuing absent voter ballots in the Ball Road No. 2 annexation election last August, today was on the witness stand himself. He was followed by his secretary Mrs. Eleanor Bradley. Both testified as to details of the issuance of absent voter ballots on which the seven - count accusation was filed. Each of the three Superior Court Judges, Franklin G. West, John Shea, and Raymond Thompson, told the jurors this morning that they never knew Griffith to perform a dishonest act, that his reputation was excellent and that they knew of no corruption during his administration of almost The President spoke at ceremonies marking the 200th anniversary of Columbia University. His address was televised and broadcast nationally. Mr. Eisenhower did not mention Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy by name in his speech but many who heard him felt there was no doubt he referred to the Wisconsin senator. When asked in Washington if any of the President's remarks were directed at McCarthy, White House Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said he was not going to interpret the President's speech. Other administration sources, asked the same question, replied, "Who else." The President condemned enemies of free thought whether they be agents of a foreign power or "demagogues thirsty" for personal power and public notice." He pledged that "through knowledge and understanding we will drive from the temple of freedom all those who seek to establish over us thought control." The President said the United States is "approaching the end of freedom's road" If it accepts the view that honest dissent is tantamount to disloyal subversion. Both testified as to details of the issuance of absent voter ballots on which the seven-count accusation was filed. Each of the three Superior Court Judges, Franklin G. West, John Shea, and Raymond Thompson, told the jurors this morning that they never knew Griffith to perform a dishonest act, that his reputation was excellent and that they knew of no corruption during his administration of almost 20 years as Anaheim’s City Clerk. Griffith, on the stand last week, had denied any intent to violate any election laws. He was followed then by numerous other character witnesses. CHEST BOARD TO MEET. Anaheim Community Chest Board of Directors will meet at 7:30 tonight in the conference room of the Chamber of Commerce, it was revealed today. Gov. Knight Speaks to Countians at Informal Appearance at Irvine Park IRVINE PARK (OCNS) — Governor Goodwin Knight made a political address to a crowd of well-wishers and holiday seekers yesterday during a whirlwind swing through Orange County. In his talk at Irvine Park, the governor answered charges by his political opponent and deviated from his prepared text so talk about oil problems in Orange County’s beach communities. In his address, the incumbent governor said: "I understand that one speaker who has been appearing in various parts of the state has rehired that California is short-changing its children in education. In an obvious answer to his Democratic opponent, Richard Orrava, the governor pointed out that California is presently spending 80-per cent more on education than any other state." Thirty-seven and seventy per cent of our total budget," he said, goes for education. "My far the greatest amount we spend for any single purpose." "We shall continue," he said emphatically, "to provide a decent education for every California child, regardless of his race, creed or social and economic position." The governor thanked the people of Orange County for their past support in the primary election of 1950. He said that 66-per cent of the total vote for lieutenant governor in that election went to him. He discussed budgetary problems and gave his listeners a breakdown on the state's annual $1,432,000,000 budget. The governor then pointed out problems that face Orange County beach area residents. "It's a big problem," he said, "and we must work together to bring agreement between communities and residents on various tidelands issues." This the governor promised he would try to do. The governor left Irvine Park in a motorcade that made a swing through Orange County and then headed for Long Beach, where Knight made a major political address tonight. Two Men Nabbed High-Speed Chase NEWPORT BEACH—Day collared two men after speed chase and held thepected burglar and the two others yesterday on robbery investigation. Bertram E. Giesecke Jr., Jimmy Allen Boswell, 20 Lemon Grove, were after an 80-mile-per-hour along Coast Highway from Newport to Huntington where they were stopped lice roadblock set up on way. The chase began about today when officer Robert port of Newport Beach alone, spotted the fast-moving Unable to overtake it, he Huntington Beach for the roadblock was set up. With the pair were two old girls. Officers said that they are wanted for suspicion lary at National City. Found a crowbar, two black jackets and a recent shotgun in the car. The are being held for investigation. Suspected of armed robert Bruce Coldren, 19 land and Lee Allison King of Livermore, were nabbed after 3 am Monday by Coast Highway at Corona. The officers seized an pistol from their car. Bothing held pending the arriving bay area officers who will them. Qualify for That Big Silver Bonus DEATHS SET NEW RECORD m Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ EIM Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 241 Key Post Nine Miles from Hanoi Vital French Rail Line Threatened By LOUIS GUILBERT United Press Staff Correspondent HANOI, Indochina (UP)—Communist troops have captured a Rail Line Threatened By LOUIS GUILBERT United Press Staff Correspondent HANOI, Indochina (UP)—Communist troops have captured a defense post only nine miles east of Hanoi on the lifeline to Haiphong, imperiling the flow of American supplies, the French High Command announced today. The French military command said traffic along the vital route was not cut off. But for the first time the Reds have established themselves in a post closely bordering the road. Up to now the Communists had been able only to make quick forays, reaching the road for sabotage missions, and then withdrawing. Supply Train Wrecked One such raid last night wrecked a supply train only three and one-half miles west of the newly won Red position bordering the highway. The train was blown up by a radio controlled Red land mine. There were no casualties. The French High Command was seriously concerned by the Red seizure of the post menacing the railway line. The French said they suffered "heavy losses" in trying to hold the position against a superior force of Communist troops. All supplies reaching this Northern Indochina headquarters city travel over the 58-mile-long railroad and highway from the port of Haiphong. Cutting the artery has been one of the major alms of rebel Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap. Massed Red Forces The Communist attack came as Giap massed four divisions in the Phu Tho area 42 miles west of Hanoi, drew in a fifth division from the south and rolled supplies down from the Red Chinese border in a massive stream. The attack which menaced Hanoi's life line was one of a series of sharp actions in the Red River Delta. Most were aimed at disrupting the French plans for defense against the 40,000 rebel troops, massing 42 miles west of Hanoi. Two Men Nabbed After BLOOD REPLACEMENT—Curtis B. Hart, 18, student at Anaheim High School and the president and Mrs. R. L. Fogleman of 1223 East Vermont, gave one pint of blood to Red Cross Blood Center as a replacement of blood received by his mother. The blood mobile unit visited Anah with Mrs. Betty Weatherington R. N., (left) nurse attending Hart. Watching the procession Mrs. Ben Kaulbars, blood chairman for the Anaheim chapter, American Red Cross and Joe Chairman of the local chapter. (Bulletin photo) Knowland Reveals Red Plan to Rule World by 1973 WASHINGTON (UP) — Senate Republican Leader William F. Knowland has disclosed what purposes to be a Communist blueprint for the conquest of the world by 1973. Knowland inserted into the Congressional Record a document which he said was sent to Moscow by Chinese Communist Dictator Mao Tse-tung. Knowland did not say where he obtained it. The blueprint calls for the conquest of Asia by 1960 and domination of Africa by 1965. "With Asia and Africa disconnected with the capitalist countries in Europe, there will be a total economic collapse in Western Europe." Cohn Denies Rebuke of Army Officer And HERBERT FOSTER United Press Staff Correspondents WASHINGTON (UP) — Roy M. Cohn denied under oath today sworn testimony that he once rebuked an Army official for lodging a protest about him with his boss, Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. Cohn, chief counsel for McCarthy's Investigating Subcommittee, was questioned about the incident in the 24th day of the Army-McCarthy hearings. Army counselor John G. Adams had testified Cohn accused him. 169 Offer Blank At Mobile U When the Blood Me came to Anaheim Eberday, 169 citizens offer help make the blood Orange County a success. The visit was the first sponsored by Anaheim clubs. Friday's was spared by the Lions Club under t of President Bill Wall. The Anaheim Chap Recruitment Chairman Gay, who contacted letter, stated, "many were seen at the B which was very gratify we are striving to enlist so the load will not on regular donors." Some new "group." Two Men Nabbed After High-Speed Chase NEWPORT BEACH—Police today collared two men after a high speed chase and held them as suspected burglar and they nabbed two others yesterday on armed robbery investigation. Bertram E. Giesecke Jr., 22, and Jimmy Allen Boswell, 20, both of Lemon Grove, were overhauled after an 80-mile-per-hour chase along Coast Highway from West Newport to Huntington Beach where they were stopped by a police roadblock set up on the highway. The chase began about 7 a.m. today when officer Robert Davenport of Newport Beach, cruising alone, spotted the fast-moving car. Unable to overtake it, he radioed Huntington Beach for help and the roadblock was set up. With the pair were two 18-year-old girls. Officers said that the two men are wanted for suspicion of burglary at National City. Officers found a crowbar, two home-made blackjackas and a recently fired shotgun in the car. The girls also are being held for investigation. Suspected of armed robberies in San Francisco bay area last week, Robert Bruce Coldren, 19, of Oakland and Lee Allison Kinney, 21, of Livermore, were nabbed shortly after 3 a.m. Monday by police on Coast Highway at Corona del Mar. The officers seized an automatic pistol from their car. Both are being held pending the arrival of the bay area officers who will question them. Knowland inserted into the Congressional Record a document which he said was sent to Moscow by Chinese Communist Dictator Mao Tse-tung. Knowland did not say where he obtained it. The blueprint calls for the conquest of Asia by 1960 and domination of Africa by 1965. "With Asia and Africa disconnected with the capitalist countries in Europe, there will be a total economic collapse in Western Europe," the memorandum states. "There, capitulation will be a matter of course." The blueprint states that "the United States must be isolated by all possible means" and World War II must be avoided. It says "crushing economic collapse and industrial breakdown will follow the European crisis. Canada and South America will find themselves in the same hopeless and defenseless condition" as the United States. "Twenty years from now," the Communist memorandum says, "world revolution will be an accomplished fact." The blueprint emphasizes that America's Allies must be weaned away at all costs. It speaks of offering trade incentives to Britain and Japan and of playing on France's "war weariness and fear of Germany." First steps in the Red conquest of the world, according to the memo, would be subjugation of Indochina, Formosa, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and the Malay Peninsula. Then, it says, would come the conquest of Japan and India, to be followed by Red-inspired revolutions in Africa and the Arab nations. TOWLER TO SPEAK Deacon Dan Towler, backfield ace for the Los Angeles Rams professional football team, will be substitute speaker tonight at the annual Hi-Y Father - Son "Steakette" tonight at 6:30 at the YMCA. Towler will substitute for Ram Center Leon McLaughlin. United Press Staff Correspondents WASHINGTON — Roy M. Cohn denied under oath today sworn testimony that he once rebukek an Army official for lodging a protest about him with his boss. Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy. Cohn, chief counsel for McCarthy's Investigating Sub committee, was questioned about the incident in the 24th day of the Army-McCarthy hearings. Army counselor John G. Adams had testified Cohn accused him of "going over his head" and threatened to teach him not to do anything like that again. Adams, according to the Army counselor's testimony, had protested to McCarthy against alleged pressure by Cohn to get special treatment for Pvt. G. David Schine. Schine, Cohn's close friend, was a subcommittee consultant before he was drafted Nov. 3. Under cross examination by hearing counsel Ray H. Jenkins, Cohn said Adams gave a wrong slant to their conversations. "It didn't happen that way at all, sir," Cohn said, adding, "that is quite an exaggerated account of something that was not much of an incident at all." Cohn was in the witness chair for the third day. Seek Youths for Attack On Station Attendant Anaheim police today are searching for three teenage Mexican youths who attacked service station attendant Walter Sackey, 31, of Norwalk, who works at a station at the intersection of Lincoln and Manchester avenues. Stacey told officers that the three youths stopped at the station at approximately 4:45 a.m. today and asked the direction to Huntington Beach. He said he gave them directions and when he turned his head, he was struck from behind whereupon the subjects jumped into their early model automobile and took off, going west on Lincoln. No Damage Repair From Minor Grass Two minor grass fires ed an otherwise quiet the Anaheim Fire Department day. A grass fire wih to a pile of scrap lumber Bill Road got their attack day at 12:24 p.m. and guished before any dawn done. A second grass fire out at 3:50 p.m. to the Santa Ana and Palm stairs was rapidly put out with age also. RECORD FOR HOLIDAY Toll on Highways Exceeds Worst Fears of Experts Generally fair weather caused a tremendous weekend traffic jam resulting in the death of 358 persons in highway crashes, exceeding any three-day Memorial holiday period in history. Ninety five persons drowned, 29 died in airplane mishaps, and 69 in miscellaneous types of accidents for a total of 542 accidental deaths. Former Santa Ana Police Chief Hershey Succumbs SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — Former Police Chief Boyd A. Hershey who was fired last October for reportedly "neglecting his office died last night at the age of 55. The ex- head of the Santa Ana police department, who was presently employed as a guard at Los Alamitos while fighting bitterly to regain his position, expired shortly after 6 p.m. The body was found by Her- Although the weather across the nation was generally good during the weekend, several communities in the Great Plains and Midwest were hit by tornadoes and thunderstorms that left six persons dead, at least 12 injured, and considerable property damage. Exceeds Estimates The highway toll exceeded the worst fears of the National Safety Council which had estimated, before the weekend began, that 340 persons would be killed in traffic. As the count climbed steadily from 6 p. m. Friday to midnight last night, the council revised its prediction and said it appeared 350 would die. Even that estimate was beaten. Nevertheless, Council President Ned H. Dearborn said that "bad as it was, we believe the toll would have been even worse with- SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — Former Police Chief Boyd A. Hershey who was fired last October for reportedly "neglecting his office died last night at the age of 55. The ex- head of the Santa Ana police department, who was presently employed as a guard at Los Alamitos while fighting bitterly to regain his position, expired shortly after 6 p.m. The body was found by Hershey's son, Michael, who reportedly told his mother "Dad sure looks white." Hershey had been watching television with members of his family when he passed away quietly while sitting in his favorite chair. The body was taken to Winbigler's Mortuary where funeral services are pending. The former Santa Ana police chief was well liked throughout Orange County. Many friends had rallied to his cause during his bitter wrangle with the city administration over his job. He was fired last Oct. 15 by City Manager Carl Thornton who reportedly charged that the police chief was "neglecting his duties" as chief. Hershey was presently engaged in attempting to get a civil service hearing, in which he said, he could prove that he had not neglected his office. Many hints of rampant vice conditions were made at the time of the ouater. Hershey's successor, Acting Police Chief Harry Fink, said this morning of his former boss "He was an excellent officer and a great man to work for." The attorney who was presently fighting the Hershey cause without pay, James C. Monroe, said today he was "shocked to hear of the untimely passing" of the ex-police chief. Monroe said Hershey's health had declined noticeably after the accusations were made against him. Monroe said today Hershey was "an honorable man who from humble beginnings served his country as a soldier, and the community of Santa Ana as a law enforcement officer, with distinction, energy, intelligence and honesty." During Hershey's almost 30 years on the Santa Ana police force, the organization grew from a small body of 22 men to a powerful organization of 79 police workers. Hershey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Hershey, a daughter, Judy, a son, Michael and his mother, Mrs. Edith Hershey, all of Santa Ana, a sister, worst fears of the National Safety Council which had estimated, before the weekend began, that 340 persons would be killed in traffic. As the count climbed steadily from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight last night, the council revised its prediction and said it appeared 350 would die. Even that estimate was beaten. Nevertheless, Council President Ned H. Dearborn said that "bad as it was, we believe the toll would have been even worse without the activity of authorities on the state and local levels resulting from the White House Conference on Highway Safety called by President Eisenhower in February." Highest in Illinois Illinois had the worst death rate of any state with 34 deaths. Experts had predicted only 25 there. California was next with 30 followed by Michigan with 21, Ohio and Wisconsin with 20 each, and New York with 17. Florida had 14 and Indiana 13. Highway accidents claimed about 4.6 lives an hour during the weekend. Two Score Hurt in County Crashes ORANGE The Memorial Day traffic, extermely heavy in Orange County, produced 28 crashes with two score hurt, none seriously. There were no traffic deaths over the weekend. Most of the accidents produced only property damage, and there were only minor injuries in most of them. The injured list included an infant in arms and a small girl. Three-week-old Peggy Louise Hoh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Hoh, 21, of Adelanto, was hurt slightly about 11:30 p.m. Sunday when her daddy's car crashed at Placentia - Yorba and Santa Ana Canyon Road with a car driven by Reginold R. Lake, 39, of Torrance. Seven-year-old Jill Wozniewski, daughter of Charles G. and Avanelle Wozniewski of San Diego suffered possible major injuries about 5:15 p.m. Monday in a crash which also injured her mother and Mrs. Florence K. Givens, 50, of Santa Ana. All were taken to the Orange County General hospital after the accident at Huntington Beach blvd., and Sugar street be- No Damage Reported From Minor Grass Fires Two minor grass fires interrupted an otherwise quiet holiday for the Anaheim Fire Department yesterday. A grass fire which spread to a pile of scrap lumber at 12801 Ball Road got their attention yesterday at 12:24 p.m. and was extinguished before any damage was done. A second grass fire called them out at 3:50 p.m. to the corner of Santa Ana and Palm streets, which was rapidly put out with no damage also. During Hershey's almost 30 years on the Santa Ana police force, the organization grew from a small body of 22 men to a powerful organization of 79 police workers. Hershey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Evelyn Hershey, a daughter, Judy, a son, Michael and his mother, Mrs. Edith Hershey, all of Santa Ana. A sister, Mrs. John Manning also resides in Santa Ana. Two brothers, Roy and Hadley live in San Diego and Atlanta, Ga. Weather Mostly sunny today and Wednesday but low clouds near the coast in the late night and morning hours. High today 75. Orange (OCNS)—Elmer Marsh, 24, who disappeared May 18 in New Mexico is "safe and sound" in Gregory, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. Ergin E. Marsh, 593 North Glassell St., today said they were notified by relatives in Gregory yesterday that their son had just arrived there. Commenting "We are all so relieved," Mr. Marsh explained that she talked only a short time to her relatives on the telephone and did not learn how her son got to Arkansas or how long he planned to stay. They told her only that he was "a little tired and hungry, but fine." The family had been extremely concerned about Marsh since his strange disappearance last month in the New Mexico desert. They explained that he suffers depresion spells and feared he might have had an attack. Believing their son went to Lancaster, Calif., to visit relatives, May 15, the Marshes learned of his trip to New Mexico when contacted by Albuquerque officials that they had found the boy's abandoned car. The car was discovered off U.S. Highway 66 in Tijeras canyon about 20 miles east of Albuquerque. New Mexico state patrolmen, who found the car out of gas and locked, could not tell whether Marsh had had any trouble or not, and search began for the missing man. However, in a brief letter home, Marsh explained to his parents that his car had run out of gas and be abandoned it, and he sent his keys so his family could pick up the vehicle.