anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-03

Editorial Page Thursday, June 3, 1954 ANAHEIM (Cal.) BULLETIN — 15 Published Daily Evenings Except Sundays and Holidays by ANAHEIM BULLETIN PUBLISHING CO., INC. 222 S. Lemon St. Anaheim, Calif. Phone KE 5-6051 HAZEL D. LOUDON, President L. H. LOUDON, Jr., Vice-President and Co-Publisher STANLEY LOUDON, Co-Publisher and Treasurer MILDRED TAGGART, Member of Board RICHARD FISCHLE, Jr., Secretary and Business Manager DON SHAFFER, Editor CARRIE LOU SUTHERLAND, Society and Women's Department C. Wm. BLAND, Advertising Manager MEMBER OF THE ORANGE COUNTI NEWS SERVICE Legalized in accordance California State Law December 28, 1951. Entered as second-class mail matter August 18, 1923 at the post office at Anaheim, California, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rates—1 month, $1.00; 3 months, $2.75; 6 months, $5.00. 1 year, $9.50. No additional charge for mailing within the continental United States. Sales tax will be added to quoted prices on taxable items appearing in the advertising columns of the Anaheim Bulletin, same to be paid for by the purchaser as required by law. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES WEST-HOLLIDAY CO., INC. UNITED PRESS New York—37 East 10th St.; Chicago—366 N. Michigan Ave.; San Francisco—625 Market St.; Detroit—319 Stephenson Blvd.; Vancouver, B.C.—711 Ball Blvd.; Los Angeles—139 No. Spring St.; Portland—529 W. Sixth St.; St. Louis—411 North Tenth St.; Seattle—602 Stewart St.; Atlanta—926 Grant Building. Mathematics of Highway Murder Once again, over the Memorial Day weekend, the grisly story of holiday accident death and destruction on American highways has unfolded. Thousands more or less seriously hurt—many hundreds killed. A macabre twist to the record of highway tragedies, developing over the years, is the fact that safety education and enforcement authorities know in advance the various ways in which death will strike and the percentage of the toll that each type of accident will claim! Of each 100 fatalities, insurance statistics show, 33 result from speeding, 22 from excessive use of alcohol, 10 from failure to keep to the right of the centerline, 7 from failure to observe the right of way, and 6 from over-fatigue or sleeping at the wheel. The remaining 22 die from miscellaneous causes—poor lights, defective brakes, blowouts and other mechanical failures. It would seem, from a moment's study of those figures, an easy thing for every motorist to make his Of each 100 fatalities, insurance statistics show, 33 result from speeding, 22 from excessive use of alcohol, 10 from failure to keep to the right of the centerline, 7 from failure to observe the right of way, and 6 from over-fatigue or sleeping at the wheel. The remaining 22 die from miscellaneous causes—poor lights, defective brakes, blowouts and other mechanical failures. It would seem, from a moment's study of those figures, an easy thing for every motorist to make his own simple rules for driving safety: Never drive while drinking; refrain from speeding; observe the simple traffic laws everyone knows; stop when weary; keep the car in first-rate mechanical condition at all times. To do less is to invite disaster—for the mathematics of highway murder are inexorable. Good Boy, Lars! Some scientists, for some pernicious reason, seem bent on humiliating the rest of the sons of Adam. Those machines, for instance, that know more than people and outthink them. But not all people, praise be! The other day, over in Denmark, a lightning calculator and memory expert—a plain human one—took on one of those things in a finish flight. Asked to multiply 44 by 63 by 21 by 33, the machine did it in 16 seconds. But our man Lars, without adding machine or even pencil and paper, got the answer in 14½ seconds. On raising 8 to the 8th power (whatever that is), Lars won by a full two minutes. Then the knockout blow: Lars offered to name the day of the week on which any date has fallen—from the beginning of time. The machine quit cold on that challenge—wouldn't even whir a gear! Makes us feel better. Georgiana's Bank Account A regular performer on the TV show "Life Begins at 80" is Georgiana Carhart—a star of the show world at the age of 90. In an interview last week she boiled her philosophy of living down to a sentence: "We worry too much about yesterday and tomorrow. Today is ready cash." Can any human be richer than she? Ten Years Ago Dr. Rufus Von Kleinsmid, president of University of Southern California, will be the commencement speaker at Anaheim High school graduation on June 6 at the city park theater. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Held welcomed their baby daughter, Rochelle Ann, Tuesday at the Fullerton General hospital. Farmer McCabe Thursday, June 3 — Born day, there are conflicting elements in your character which tend to make your life more difficult you than it should be. Natural strong-willed and independent thought and action, you lack a taink aggressiveness and are indicted to put things off until tomorrow rather than getting them done day. This can prove a set handicap in the success of various undertakings. You joy leisure, beautiful things personal comfort. You are for society and, if a woman, will bably be a very successful host. You are naturally affection and are very attractive to mersons of the opposite sex. Your emotions are rather too the surface and you are likely suffer a severe disappointment some time in your life. With romance is a very serious thing You can be badly hurt if you involved with a flirt or a hone breaker. Among those who were born this date are: King George England; Thomas Ball, Scuola Roland Hayes, tenor; Jeffrey Davis, statesman; George Sayers, Dorothy Stone, stage manager; Henry James, Sr., theologian. To find what the stars have store for you tomorrow, sit your birthday star and read corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily gossip. Friday, June 4 GEMINI (May 21-June 21) — you have been conscienciously week in your work, you plan for a pleasurable week CANCER (June 22-July 23)—crastination is bad for you. Never put off until tomorrow something that can be Ten Years Ago Dr. Rufus Von Kleinsmid, president of University of Southern California, will be the commencement speaker at Anaheim High school graduation on June 6 at the city park theater. Fremont will graduate 150 eighth grade students this year on June 8. Miss Marjorie Criss, bride-elect of Earl Harker, was feted last night at a bridal party in the home of her parents on East Center street. Her sisters were the hostesses. Carrie Cummins and Clarence Minnis were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Chris- tine Anderson in Los Angeles, Monday, May 28. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Held welcomed their baby daughter, Rochelle Ann, Tuesday at the Fullerton General hospital. Farmer McCabe June 3, 1954 I wuz jest athinkin that after Ike climbs on top of the Molehill that his Aids and Advisers have made outta this McCarthy mountain, why he's agonna find out that he's done the G.O.P. more harm than Harry Truman done the Democrats when he "cleaned up their mess" with his Turkey Quill and Executive Orders. Farmer McCabe (all rights reserved) SONGS OF A SONNETEER BY R. LOUIS SCOTT "TAX COLLECTOR!" When we sit down to figure up the cost— Writing each item out in its own place; Adding our gains—subtracting what was lost; By deft manipulations saving face And making one and seven total nine: Then, with each symbol in its given space, We turn again to women and to wine— Forgetting that Tomorrow might come armed With Circumstance to make us toe the line! We seek to prove that nothing has been harmed By our infringement of an out-worn code: Yet we grow nervous and a bit alarmed. While each day's mail seems to increase our load And lends to Conscience a much sharper goad! Taxes—14/67 THE REAL CRIMINAL The David Lawrence Dispatches By DAVID LAWRENCE LONDON, June 3 — Having just examined a batch of front pages of representative newspapers sent from different parts of the United States and having just looked at the principal British and French newspapers of the last few days, one finds the contrast impressive. Over here there seems to be an awareness of the world tension, whereas in America the many domestic issues and controversies appear to have absorbed the nation’s attention. This correspondent has often thought that each week a war communique could be written on "world war three" Communist style," which has been going on for a long time now without events being put into perspective. The Communist activities in many parts of the world are related to a global plan of "cold war." Here is how the communique would read if written on the basis of happenings of the last few days in which Communist intrigue unquestionably played a part: 1. Pakistan — Communist conspirators have stirred up trouble in the eastern part of this country, and the central government has just dismissed the Bengal cabinet and taken over. More than 300 persons have been arrested in a crack down on Communist violence. 2. Central Africa — The British governor of Uganda has reimposed a state of emergency in the province of a means of meeting the pressure of threats and intimidation by native leaders. Three local newspapers accused of stirring up trouble have been sued. 3. Tunisia (North Africa) — Measures have been announced by the French authorities to stamp out terrorism, including the arming of French settlers. Infantry reinforcements have arrived here from Algeria. 4. Egypt — Another Briton has been killed in the Suez canal zone. It should be noted that the talk of "partition" China, which has been from the French side, toov opposes any suc ment. He prefers that nam be kept intact and ed. For he wants "get tions" and is confident that elections Vietnam found Communist - led Vietnam. The London viewpoint eva is one of restrained conservative newspapers. Your Birthday Forecast By STELLA SURSDAY, JUNE 3 — Born to there are conflicting elements our character which tend to your life more difficult for than it should be. Naturally ar-willed and independent in light and action, you lack a cero-gressiveness and are inclin-put things off until tomorrow, or than getting them done too. This can prove a serious soap in the success of your was undertakings. You eneisure, beautiful things and pleted today. LEO—(July 24-Aug. 23) — Be confident that you know where you are going and be cautious of suggestions made to you by outsiders. VIRGO (Aug. 24Sept. 23) — Consideration for others may be very necessary today. Patience and tact will bring their rewards, too. LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) — Keep on in the same direction that you have been moving lately. You It should be noted that the talk of "partition" China, which has been from the French side, toov opposes any suc ment. He prefers that nam be kept intact and ed. For he wants "get tions" and is confident that elections Vietnam found Communist - led Vietnam. The London viewpoint eva is one of restrained conservative newspapers. Foreign Minister Eden having moved the way along to its present ssc they indicate their skel to the ultimate outcome clear that, when Mr. turned to Moscow, he retain from the Kremlin on how far he should go stalling a settlement owing to some formula diment. It is obvious that instructions were to foe situation and see how positions of the various tions were — something has taken five weeks to and then come up with either for early sett eventual compromise. It is possible that reorganization of its mme up in Indo-China has found effect on the Suez Moscow newspaper indicate considerable with the French and m plause for the British attain an agreement a The diplomatic game method sometimes suc all is then forgiven but breaks down, the rec are likely to be severe Eden's fate depends on the Soviets finally co w with a peace plan for that the West can acc e (Reproduction Rights or As It Was Told To Me By HARMAN NICHOLS WASHINGTON (UP) — What's around Washington: Only the voters give advice they write to members of less. Sometimes, though, the makers are asked for advice. William Knowland of Californiot a letter the other day a lady who felt the police being unreasonable about a man between her car and a truck. It didn't hurt the truck, explained, but it made a mess of her car. "Of course," she added "I may have plotted today. LEO—(July 24-Aug. 23) — Be confident that you know where you are going and be cautious of suggestions made to you by outsiders. VIRGO (Aug. 24.Sept. 23) — Consideration for others may be very necessary today. Patience and tact will bring their rewards, too. LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) — Keep on in the same direction that you have been moving lately. You will see good results soon. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)—Finish up necessary work early so that you will be ready for a free week end, perhaps in the country. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)—You could get involved in a serious argument unless you are conciliatory toward those who differ with you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)—Let nothing distract you from your major objective today and you will make significant progress. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)—Get an early start today so that everything you have to do is finished by noon. PISCES (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)—Try and adjust to the job you have so that you won't feel like a square peg in a round hole! You can do it. ARIES (Mar. 21- Apr. 20)—Bring happiness to someone you love. By doing it, you will bring pleasure to yourself, as well. TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 20)—You may want a change, but consider all the details carefully before you commit yourself to anything. Thus, in a telephone talk today, a well-informed newspaper man in Germany reports a state of uneasiness in that country about the possible outbreak of a general war. Whenever the world seems tottering toward a general war, the people of Germany — who think they may be the first to bear the brunt of military operations — get nervous. It cannot be denied that talk of American intervention in the Indo-China war is interpreted by many Europeans as a possible forerunner to a world war of an atomic nature. The Geneva conference has been watched with far more sensitivity in Europe than in America, and yet Europeans are inclined to believe the fate of Indo-China rests upon American aid. Otherwise, they with the French and must plause for the British attain an agreement with The diplomatic game method sometimes succeeds all is then forgiven but breaks down, the recourse likely to be severe Eden's fate depends on the Soviets finally coaxing with a peace plan for that the West can accuse (Reproduction Rights or Copyright, 1954, Newald Tribune Inc.) UNITED STATES SENATE Dear Sir: I know that you are interested in the cause of good government, and this letter is being sent to you because of that fact. In order to obtain good government, it is necessary to vote for, and to elect, qualified men to public office. The voters of California have an important election on Tuesday, June 8th. With great pleasure I strongly recommend that you support and vote for my colleague, Senator Thomas H. Kuchel. I have known him since we both served in the California State Legislature twenty years ago. As Majority Leader of the Senate and as the senior Senator from California, I have had the opportunity to observe how capably Senator Kuchel is performing the duties of his office and is providing outstanding service and representation to the people of California. Senator Kucnel and I have worked very closely together, as a team, on matters affecting California. It is important to President Eisenhower and to the undersigned as Majority Leader of the Senate that Senator Kuchel be retained. With thanks for your favorable consideration and with kindest personal regards. I remain. Sincerely yours, William F. Knowland It should be noted that, with all the talk of "partition" of Indo-China, which has been coming from the French side, Mr. Molotov opposes any such arrangement. He prefers that all of Vietnam be kept intact and not divided. For he wants "general elections" and is confident that in such elections Vietnam could fall to the Communist-led Vietminh groups. The London viewpoint on Geneva is one of restrained hope. The conservative newspapers give Foreign Minister Eden credit for having moved the conference along to its present stage, but they indicate their skepticism as to the ultimate outcome. It seems clear that, when Mr. Molotov returned to Moscow, he went to obtain from the Kremlin a decision on how far he should go either in stalling a settlement or in agreeing to some formula for settlement. It is obvious that his original instructions were to feel out the situation and see how firm the positions of the various delegations were — something that it has taken five weeks to develop — and then come up with a scheme either for early settlement or eventual compromise. It is possible that the French reorganization of its military setup in Indo-China has had a profound effect on the Soviets, for the Moscow newspaper comments indicate considerable irritation with the French and manifest applause for the British efforts to attain an agreement at Geneva. The diplomatic game of devious method sometimes succeeds and all is then forgiven but, when it breaks down, the recriminations are likely to be severe. So Mr. Eden's fate depends on whether the Soviets finally come along with a peace plan for Indo-China that the West can accept. (Reproduction Rights Reserved) WASHINGTON REPORT By Your Congressman JAMES B. UTT Because of the more sensational type of publicity which is given to the atom and hydrogen bomb explosions, the extensive work being done on the development of peaceful uses for such energy is often overlooked. In two fields of general interest, namely agriculture and medicine, tremendous surdies are being made in the interests of improving living conditions in this world. The Subcommittee on Research and Development of the contributions of atomic energy to agriculture and will soon conduct similar hearings on the contributions of such power to medicine. Some exceedingly interesting facts were brought up which point to a revolution in farming practices. PHOTO-SYNTHESIS: Through the use of radio-isotopes, which are infinitesimally small particles which make up the atom, intricate chemical processes whereby plants convert energy from the sun, water from the earth and carbon dioxide from the air into living plants are being revealed to scientists. One of the major groups of scientists working in this potatoes have already been preserved for two years without refrigeration or other type of preservative. They taste and look like the 1954 crop. The Azmy is embarking on a $6 million research program in this field. Scientists predict that radio sterilization processes will soon complement frozen foods and canning as a method of safe-guarding food stocks and surplusses. In the forthcoming hearings on medicine, leading authorities will discuss the uses of atomic energy in the fields of diagnosis, therapy and prevention of diseases. Research being carried on in these fields is already contributing to the lengthening of the average life span and to happiness through better health. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: SBA Administrator Wendell B. Barnes advises that a new directory telling "who buys what and where in the Federal Government has been published and lists approximately 4,000 items and classes of 'items covering more than 5 million products and services purchased by the Federal Govern- with the French and manifest applause for the British efforts to attain an agreement at Geneva. The diplomatic game of devious method sometimes succeeds and all is then forgiven but, when it breaks down, the recriminations are likely to be severe. So Mr. Eden's fate depends on whether the Soviets finally come along with a peace plan for Indo-China that the West can accept. (Reproduction Rights Reserved) or (Copyright, 1954, New York Herald Tribune Inc.) Film Shop By Clement D. Jones HOLLYWOOD — Texas, which seems to ship redhairied beauties to Hollywood in carload lots, can get ready to start cheering for a new one in the Ginger Rogers Ann Sheridan tradition. Pert, pretty and tiny Karen Sharpe, complete with auburn hair is about to make her cinematic debut in "The High nd the Mighty," the Wayne-Fellows production for Warner. And all reports indicate that Karen, who wasn't a bit scared over the fact that she's working with John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Laraine Day, Robert Stack and other "names," is nothing but sensational. Born and educated in San Antonio, Karen claims she always wanted to be an actress. But it was as an ice skater that she first came to Hollywood, and as a salesgirl in a bakery she won screen attention. Early Riser Accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Howard Sharpe, Karen landed a spot in an ice revue in Hollywood, but declined to go on tour, preferring to wait for a picture chance. While studying acting, singing and dancing, she worked as a salesgirl in a local bakery, where an agent spotted her, rushed her to Wayne-Fellows, got the director, William A. Wellman, to make a test, and negotiated a term contract. "I was born wanting to be an actress." Karen pointed out, "I'm determined to be a great actress, and Im still taking acting, singing and dancing lessons. That occupies all my time." For recreation Karen is taking tennis lessons, and in whatever PHOTO-SYNTHESIS: Through the use of radio-isotopes, which are infinitesimally small particles which make up the atom, intricate chemical processes whereby plants convert energy from the sun, water from the earth and carbon dioxide from the air into living plants are being revealed to scientists. One of the major groups of scientists working in this field is located at the University of California. FOLIAR FEEDING: Through the use of radio-isotopes, scientists have found that added fertilizers can be applied by spraying. While this is not a revolutionary new method of supplying plant food, commonly known as fertilizers, directly to the leaves and branches of trees and plants, it will add impetus to that rapidly growing method. When we realize that an orange tree, occupying 100 square feet, has a leaf surface of 1000 square feet, the efficiency of foliar feeding becomes apparent. RADIATION GENETICS: By exposing plants and trees to massive doses of radiation (several times the amount that would be fatal to man), scientists have developed through mutation new types of disease-resistant corn and peanuts, for example, and blight-resistant grains. In the next decade, new varieties of fruit and flowers will result from experiments now under way. RADIO STERILIZATION OF FOOD: Through exposure to radiation, Othman's Views on Washington Scenes By FREDERICK C. OTHMAN WASHINGTON — The Presidente of Guatemala lives in a green marble palace that makes the White House by comparison look like a slum. He's got the iron doors locked and a troop of soldados out front trampling the geranium beds. He's a pinko, surrounded by Reds, and any day-now comes the revolution. The trouble, from his point of view, is that Guatemalans mostly are capitalists. They sell the finest coffee in the world; they used to sell ding-bats at steep prices to turistas. Their money is hard; they still trade one of their quetzals even-Stephen for an American dollar. For many years Guatemala bow, because of the arsenal strapped around his middle. He plunked his two guns on the table-cloth and then he had a nice chat. That introduction was no more Latin exaggeration, either. A few months later Arana did lead a revolt and got killed for his trouble. Other colonels even now are plotting to overthrow the regime of Presidente Jacobo Arbenz. Uniformed soldiers are posted at every street corner, night and day. They even keep an eye on Avenida Sixta. The main street, where the Guatemalan beauties customarily spend the noon hour strolling, so that the young men can see them. where an agent spotted her, rushed her to Wayne-Fellows, got the director, William A. Wellman, to make a test, and negotiated a term contract. "I was born wanting to be an actress." Karen pointed out, "I'm determined to be a great actress, and I'm still taking acting, singing and dancing lessons. That occupies all my time." For recreation Karen is taking tennis lessons, and in whatever spare time she has available keeps up her marksmanship with pistol and bow and arrow. He's got the iron doors locked and a troop of soldados out front trampling the geranium beds. He's a pinko, surrounded by Reds, and any day-now comes the revolution. The trouble, from his point of view, is that Guatemalans mostly are capitalists. They sell the finest coffee in the world; they used to sell ding-bats at steep prices to turistas. Their money is hard; they still trade one of their quetzals even-Stephen for an American dollar. For many years Guatemala was the most prosperous country in Central America, thanks largely to visitors who traded cash for happy memories. Now, with Communists strutting under the chandeliers of the Palacio in Guatemala City, the tourist trade has collapsed. About the only foreigners in town now patronizing the Casa Blanca, which used to be the hottest night spot south of the border, are newsmen waiting for the shooting to start. It used to be that the citizens held revolutions mostly for fun. This time they've got a good reason: get rid of the Red government and start the turistas toward Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlan again. This lake is blue. It is surrounded by volcanoes, mostly dead. Chunks of lava float in it and there swimmers used to get their own pumice stones for free. On the shore of the lake, is Casa Contenta, operated by a large lady from Hawaii and her Mexican husband. No tablecloths in her dining room; she uses fresh-cut begonia blossoms instead. I mean she used to. She hasn't had a customer in month. The Palace Hotel in the city, which once served boquitas (meaning little things for the mouth) to the folks under the flowering trees, has removed this greenery. The proprietor, who used to overwhelm lady guests with bouquets as big as they were, has stopped this happy custom. No guests. I don't know what's happening who will lead our next revolution," said our mutual friend. The colonel found it difficult to tin exaggeration, either. A few months later Arana did lead a revolt and got killed for his trouble. Other colonels even now are plotting to overthrow the regime of Presidente Jacobo Arbenz. Uniformed soldiers are posted at every street corner, night and day. They even keep an eye on Avenida Sixta, the main street, where the Guatemalan beauties customarily spend the noon hour strolling, so that the young men can see them. What I can't understand is how Arbenz and Co. figured communism could triumph in a land so overwhelmingly rich as theirs. I can't imagine which segment of the population would support them. There's one tribe of Indians, for instance, which refuses to speak Spanish; they're still sore at the Conquistadores of centuries ago. Only language they do talk, aside from their own dialect, is English, which they picked up from the tourists. Now the latter are no more, and they blame the government. I'm glad I'm not Jacobo. The Presidente's life as of now is not exactly safe. (Copyright 1954, by United Feature Syndicate Inc.)