anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-09

TIGHT RACES MARK Anaheim Daily-Heraldo ANAHEIM TWELVE PAGES ANAHEIM, Democrats Claim Upset Victory 297 to Graduate From AUHS in June 17 Ceremony Graduation plans were announced today for the largest class in the history of Anaheim Union school who will receive their diplomas Thursday night, June 17 in the Greek Theater of the Anaheim City Park. Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, June 13 at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The graduation program will begin at 7 p.m. for the 297 graduating seniors and will feature as guest speaker, Arthur F. Corey, State Executive Secretary of the Call- News of SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO (P)—want to keep their colorful some of the city's hills, but for transportation. They voted by a narrow would fix three basic cable vide a million-dollar refund. MURDERER OF FOR NEW YORK (P)—John murders, has confessed two sons have been convicted. CLAIM MOLOTOV D GENEVA (P)—A high U Minister V. M. Molotov's ha doomed the prospects for an EXPECT EMPLOYMENT WASHINGTON (P)—Top employment and output, no nomy, to improve "very soo BACK ON STAND — Roy Cohn, chief counsel for the Senate Investigating subcommittee recalled to the witness stand at the Army-McCarthy hearings, leans forward to speak to a reporter as he began testimony. Cohn reiterated that the Army issued its charges against Senator McCarthy and his staff in "bad faith" and in an attempt to block a Senate investigation of subversion in the Army. Symington Offers To Testify Under Cath in Hearings By RAYMOND LAHR And HERBERT FOSTER United Press Staff Correspondents WASHINGTON (UP)—Sen. Stuart Symington (D-Mo) offered today "to testify under oath" in the Army-McCarthy hearings if Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy (R-Wis) will give sworn testimony before a special Senate committee on his personal finances. McCarthy immediately accepted, provided that Vice President Richard M. Nixon and the Senate want to appoint a committee to investigate what he called the "smears" against him. Symington announced shortly after the opening of today's session that he had made the offer in a letter to McCarthy. McCarthy has been demanding since Friday that Symington testify under oath on what part he had if any in instigating the Army charges against the Wisconsin Republican and his chief counsel, Roy M. Cohn. Symington said McCarthy "persistently refused" to testify before the rules committee in 1952. He today for the largest class in the history of Anaheim Union school who will receive their diplomas Thursday night, June 17 in the Greek Theater of the Anaheim City Park. Baccalaureate is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, June 13 at 4 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The graduation program will begin at 7 p.m. for the 207 graduating seniors and will feature as guest speaker, Arthur F. Corey, State Executive Secretary of the California Teachers Association, whose topic will be "Fruits of the Spirit." Preceding Corey's address John Brooks, Valedictorian, Lou Ann Gerber, class speaker who will represent the class, will speak. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the Anaheim Union High school band under the direction of William Cook, and the entire class under the direction of Sheldon Disrud will sing the "Star Spangled Banner" and their two class songs, "No Man Is an Island" and "America, Our Heritage." Scholarships and awards will be presented by Adolph Schoepe of Kwikset Locks, Ed Dailley, commander of the American Legion, and by Principal Paul H. Demaree. Everett M. Cone, clerk of the Board of Trustees, will award the diplomas. The Baccalaureate speaker will be Dr. Boyce Van Odel, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church of San Bernardino. Music for this service will be furnished by the high school orchestra under the direction of Cook and the combined Mozart and the Cappella choirs directed by Disrud. Special numbers will be presented by Carol Rutledge and a trio organ and two piano rendition by Lois Haskins, Peggy Kohlenberger and Jim Pearson. The scripture lesson will be read by Rachel Cadwalader; the invocation will be given by Rev. Frank Butterworth; and the benediction by Rev. A. L. Casebeer. Following is a list of the seniors who will participate in the graduation ceremonies. Delicia Acosta, Larry Acosta, Rosemarie Acosta, Richard Acton, Eugene Adams, Pat Adkins Harold Alexander, Ann Allen, Gary Allen, Darlene Ames, Octavius Anderson, Jerald Ard, Sue Arnold, Bob Austin, Pat Balderhau-(Continued on Page 6) New Vice-Principal Claim Reds Can 30 Days If U.S. WASHINGTON (P)—A high that the Communists may be northern Indochina in 30 days lately. This stark possibility istration circles. Officials saidcountry still will make no mintervene until the conditionfor "united action" have beenThey declared that Sovieteign Minister V. M. Molotovthis action program a muched shot in the arm at the Gconference Tuesday by setwhat they called an "outragprice for Indochina peace. If the "united action"picks up steam, these officialsthe United States hopes atsome of totering Viet Nam orsaved. They did not extendhope to the strategic RedDelta area. The high-placed official saidif the Reds launch an all-outsault they probably would ovHanoi in a month. He said tparticularly true because of sands of Communist sympathiesoperating behind the French lines. Two Schools Of Thought There are two schools of theregarding the chances of an out drive. The majority believeReds will attack soon. SecretaState John Foster Dulles indiatat his news conference Tuehthat he inclines to this view. Molotov's peace price calledCommunist control of "thir fourths" of Viet Nam,"aboutof Laos and a part of Cambodiaand agreement on political Symington announced shortly after the opening of today's session that he had made the offer in a letter to McCarthy. McCarthy has been demanding since Friday that Symington testify under oath on what part he had if any in instigating the Army charges against the Wisconsin Republican and his chief counsel, Roy M. Cohn. Symington said McCarthy "persistently refused" to testify before the rules committee in 1952. He challenged the seator to tell the proposed new committee, under oath, whether he used "close associates and members of his family" to hide his financial transactions for "ulterior motives;" whether funds supplied to McCarthy for fighting Communism were "diverted" to other uses; and whether he had violated the tax, banking or corrupt practices laws in various dealings. Cagney Named Marshal Of July 4 Beach Fete HUNTINGTON BEACH—Motion picture star Jimmy Cagney has been selected to be Grand Marshal of the Annual Orange County 4th of July parade to be held here the day after the actual celebration—July 5. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and Cagney will lead the event in a colorful float depicting the Golden Jubilee and based on the American way of life. Cagney was selected by Mayor Roy Seabridge, and Celebration Chairman, M. M. McCallen Jr., because of his popularity in the motion picture "Yankee Doodle Dandy." The parade will be eight divisions long, led by the Long Beach Mounted police, followed by 2000 uniform men and women from all military bases in Southern California, 20 floats and 500 equestrian entries. More than 100,000 people are expected to view the two-hour long parade. Delicia Acosta, Larry Acosta, Rosemarie Acosta, Richard Acton, Eugene Adams, Pat Adkins Harold Alexander, Ann Allen, Gary Allen, Darlene Ames, Octavius Anderson, Jerald Ard, Sue Arnold, Bob Austin, Pat Balderhau (Continued on Page 6) New Vice-Principal Named for Broadway Anaheim city school trustees last night named Wilfred Edelbrock vice-principal and teacher at Broadway school. He will replace Harold Franzen who will take over in September as principal of the new Thomas Edison school. Business at last night's meeting also included the acceptance of resignations from nine teachers leaving the district to teach in the junior high school. Included were Carl Berneker, Helen John, Donald P. Colburn, Katherine M. Crooke, William Cullen, J. L. Drennan, Irene A. Holland, Virginia Palmerie, W. A. Schmitt. Trustees also approved the employment of Patricia Koenig as a clerk for a three month period in the central office at a salary of $210. Smog Control Board To Cost School Money Orange County's Air Pollution Control board is going to cost the Anaheim Elementary School district a sizeable bit of money, trustees found out at last night's meeting. Architects Marsh, Smith and Powell notified the board that, because of the APCB, the usual type of incinerator, costing about $300 could not be installed at the new North street school, and that a new type would have to be purchased by the district — for about $2000! Murdoch to Speak To Retailers Tomorrow The Relentless Impact of Growth on City Treasury will be the third of the regular monthly meeting of the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Thursday morning at 8 at Dresdy - Wades restaurant. Keith Murdock, city administrator, will speak on "Anaheim Business Problem, Where Do We From Here? E. W. Moeller, manager of the local chamber, will dress the group on "Our Industry Development Is Stymied With Extension of Utilities in Manufacturing Zones," and George Stewart will speak on "A Retailer Speech on the Subject of Taxes." All members are urged to make a special effort to attend. MARK PRIMARY VOTING IN Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ EIM BULLETIN Evenings Except Sundays ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 248 News of the World in Brief SAN FRANCISCANS VOTE TO KEEP CABLE CARS SAN FRANCISCO ☞—San Francisco voters showed today they int to keep their colorful little cable cars running up and down one of the city's hills, but don't want to rely too heavily on them transportation. They voted by a narrow margin for Proposition E, the plan that would fix three basic cable car lines into the city charter and propose a million-dollar refurbishing program over the next two years. MURDERER OF FOUR ADMITS TWO MORE KILLINGS NEW YORK ☞—John Francis Roche, already accused of four orders, has confessed two additional slayings for which other persons have been convicted and sent to prison, it was reported today. CLAIM MOLOTOV DOOMS INDO-CHINA AGREEMENT GENEVA ☞—A high U.S. source said today that Soviet Foreign minister V. M. Molotov's harsh terms for an Indochina peace virtually mered the prospects for an agreement the United States could accept. EXPECT EMPLOYMENT, OUTPUT TO INCREASE SOON WASHINGTON ☞—Top administration economists expect factory employment and output, now the weakest spots in the national econy, to improve "very soon." Incumbent GOP State Candidates Face Run-Offs By JAMES C. ANDERSON United Press Staff Correspondent SAN FRANCISCO (UP)—Democrats claimed a remarkable political upset today in the wake of a California primary election which saw voters for the first time in recent years ballot closely along party lines. Returns from more than one-third of the state's 22,524 precincts in yesterday's primary showed that every Republican incumbent state official will have to face a November runoff against a Democrat. SPY FOR/FBI—Valerian Chicago housewife as an undercover infiltrator Chicago Council of viet Friendship... Mr working as a radio CLAIM MOLOTOV DOOMS INDO-CHINA AGREEMENT GENEVA (UP)—A high U.S. source said today that Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov's harah terms for an Indochina peace virtually ended the prospects for an agreement the United States could accept. EXPECT EMPLOYMENT, OUTPUT TO INCREASE SOON WASHINGTON (UP)—Top administration economists expect factory employment and output, now the weakest spots in the national economy, to improve "very soon." NAVY SEAPLANE MISSING WITH 17 ABOARD TOKYO (UP)—A U.S. Navy PBY seaplane with 17 persons aboard missing over the East China Sea south of Japan, the Navy said. Claim Reds Can Win Indo-China in 30 Days If U. S. Does Not Intervene WASHINGTON (UP)—A high-placed American official said today the Communists may be able to complete their conquest of Indochina in 30 days if the Allies do not intervene immediately. This stark possibility is causing the deepest concern in administration circles. Officials said this entry still will make no move to intervene until the conditions it set "united action" have been met they declared that Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov gave action program a much-needed shot in the arm at the Geneva Conference Tuesday by setting out they called an "outrageous" threat for Indochina peace. The "united action" moves up steam, these officials said United States hopes at least of tottering Viet Nam can be avoided. They did not extend this to the strategic Red River area. The high-placed official said that the Reds launch an all-out assault they probably would overrun in a month. He said this is actually true because of thousands of Communist sympathizers sitting behind the French Union. Two Schools Of Thought There are two schools of thought regarding the chances of an all-in-one attack soon. Secretary of John Foster Dulles indicated his news conference Tuesday inclines to this view. Molotov's peace price called for UNist control of "three-nations" of Viet Nam, "about half" Kos and a part of Cambodia, agree on political probabilities. French Hit Red Posts Near Hanoi HANOI, Indochina (UP)—French planes today bombed and strafed two buses used by Communist rebels as jumpoff points for raids on Hanoi's lifeline to the seaport of A French high command spokesman said infantrymen and tanks followed up on the attacks on the villages of Tu The and Pra Lan seven miles east of Hanoi. The spokesman said the raids, similar to those in which two Red supply bases were destroyed yesterday, were part of a determined drive to clear the Hanoi area of all Communist hideouts within a 20-mile radius. Other concentrated raids against rebel bases were reported from the Ban Yen Nhan region, about 12 miles east of Hanoi, around the city. SPY FOR FBI—Valley City a Chicago housewife as an undercover infiltrator Chicago Council of Victory Friendship... Mr. working as a radio for the United Press same time filed w/with the FBI on activities. CIO, AFL St New Alliance WASHINGTON (UP)—AFL leaders met to unite workers to a "live anti-aggression agreement." Almost 70 of the unions and about 30 expected to sign agreement legally bar from "raiding" each member. The pact is the first labor unity since the almost 20 years ago. Dent George Meany and dent Walter Reuther are to shed some light on step in the unity movement. Ironically, the pact' tiveness is hampered by lack of unity with and the CIO. Two of their largest AFL Teamsters and the workers, are boycoting ment, at least temporary two account for more than lion workers... Dave Beck, head of sters, and Dave McDowell of the Steelworkers had reported at odds with Walter Reuther for some time. Beck and McDonald formed an alliance with Lewis of the independent Mine Workers, which he interpreted as a power pledge Meany and Reuther. Lewis, who started CIO-AFL unity movement... Two Schools Of Thought Here are two schools of thought regarding the chances of an alliance. The majority believe the will attack soon. Secretary of John Foster Dulles indicated his news conference Tuesday the inclines to this view. Motov's peace price called for munist control of "three-ss" of Viet Nam, "about half" nos and a part of Cambodia, agreement on political probeble any cease-fire. Diplomats said that if the th needed anything to con-them Geneva would not pro-duce fair Indochina peace, Gov's action should. Therefore, predicted British reluctanceove ahead with the U.S.-pro-Southeast Asia allianceagging outcome of the Geneva agreement should disappear. Specials here also think the Gov action could strengthenrench governmente They ex-pected that the French govern-can now tell parliament theunists are demanding the state surrender of Indochina in Western efforts to nego-a reasonable peace. Doch to Speak Retailers Tomorrow Relentless Impact of Growth Treasury will be the theme regular monthly meeting of retail Division of the Ana-Chamber of Commerce day morning at 8 at Doro-Wades restaurant. Murdock, city administra-lial speak on "Anaheim Bud-Problem, Where Do We Go Here? E.W. Moeller, man-the local chamber, will ad-dhe group on "Our Industrial oment is Stymied Without ion of Utilities in Manufac-Zones," and George Stewart speak on "A Retailer Speaks Subject of Taxes." Members are urged to make real effort to attend. Find Suicide Victim On Irvine Ranch IRVINE, (OCNS) — A 43-year-old suicide victim was found this morning by Deputy Sheriff Harold Kirkhart on the Irvine ranch near Gould canyon. Assistant Coroner Wally Fox says the victim has been tentatively identified as Rexford Harold Graves of Temple City. The coroner's office says Graves hooked a water hose to the exhaust of his automobile and died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Coroner's office officials blamed marital troubles as the probable cause of the death. They say Graves had his personal belongings in the car, but left no suicide note. Orange County officials are attempting to find the victim's family. Weather Partly cloudy, cool and windy today with high temperature of about 68. Mostly clear tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer Thursday. The result was an unprecedented series of November runoffs, not only for state offices but in the 30 congressional district contests and 100 Legislature races as well. Both winners and the losers agreed that the party label on the ballot accounted for the sudden switch from a traditionally independent vote in California to one which followed generally the party line. Parties Unified James Roosevelt, successful in winning the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 26th district despite the sensational publicity that grew out of his wife's separate maintenance suit, said the new party designation on the ballot "has brought about party unity in California." Roosevelt himself must undergo a November election clash with Republican Theodore Owings, Culver City clerk. Gubernatorial candidate Graves, rated less than a 50-50 chance be-(Continued on Page 6) Wife of Former Anaheim Policeman Dies Here Mrs. Rose M. Pifer, 63, 893 South Lemon St., died yesterday at St. Joseph hospital. She leaves her husband, James Pifer, former Anaheim Police sergeant, and her daughter, Mrs. Helen (William) Packiner, and two grand children, affection Anaheim; two brothers, Edward and Clark Aul, and two sisters, Mrs. Essie Wetzel and Mrs. May Martin all of Pennsylvania. The deceased was a nativ of Pennsylvania and had lived in Anaheim for the past 32 years. She was a member of the White Temple Methodist church, and the Ebell club. Last rites will be conducted from Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Thomas Burden, former pastor of White Temple and the Rev. Frank Butterworth of that church to officiate. Interment will be in Loma Vista Memorial park. Dave Beck, head of sters, and Dave McDowell of the Steelworkers have reported at odds with Reuther for some time. Beck and McDonald formed an alliance with Lewis of the independen Mine Workers, which he tereptured as a power paneMyany and Reuther. Lewis, who started CIO-AFL unity movement was not invited to pay the current unity movemen. The no-raid pact was a year ago, approved by CIO conventions last signed by Reuther and January. Insurance Agents Form Association Formation of an Anahance Agents Association vealed last night at the meeting of the city scho when James Morris and Walker, representing therion, appeared before them to present the organiza-tion for handling the distric-tance. Composed of 10 regular associate members, therion was given approv-ration board to handle the dis-stance insurance program for ther year under a plan set up group whereby each me-m share in the premiums. Because of recently low rates in the city, trust is to cancel all existing fiance as of July 1 and re-district under the new law as of the same date. In the policies will include for vandalism and malicious chief. Members of the new agents group stated they fer the new association ment service to both of Anaheim and Anabe-High School. ING IN ORANGE COUNTY November Runoff Slated For Most Candidates SANTA ANA (OCNS)—Orange County's political spotlight today focused sharply on the torrid Fourth Supervisorial race and the 74th Assembly District in the wake of yesterday's moderately heavy battle of the ballots. Approximately 50 per cent of the county's 121,147 voters visited the polls under sunny skies. Debate Threatens French Leaders PARIS (UP) — Foreign Minister Georges Bidault faces the restive National Assembly today in a debate on Indochina that threatens to topple the shaky French government. Two more props were knocked from Premier Joseph Laniel and Bidault Tuesday by Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav M. Molotov in Geneva and U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in Washington. Bidault hurried home from Geneva Tuesday night to make his first assembly speech since March 5. Bidault was scheduled to share the speakers' rostrum following the opening of the assembly against some of the parliament's most effective orators. Complete unofficial returns from 456 of the County's 458 precincts showed the tightest competition between former Orange Mayor William H. Hirstein and Cecil J. Marks, ex-secretary of the Orange County Farm Bureau. Only eight slim votes separate the two. Marks is out in front, 2171 to 2163. A runoff will have to determine who'll sit in the Fourth District supervisor chair, County Clark B. J. Smith said 665 absentee ballots were mailed. W. L. Hinrichs polled 1057 votes and Earl E. Mathews, 995. Willard Smith vacates the 4th supervisor role after 30 years in office. A November runoff is upcoming in the 74th Assembly district. Incumbent Earl Stanley of Balboa Island easily copped the Republican nomination. However, Water Engineer Qland W. Carrick swept to the victory circle on the Democratic side of the ballot. On the GOP slate, it was Stanley 10,234; J. P. Brophy, 437; Carrick, 666; Charles Hindley, 1020; and Norman Miller, 7204. Democrat: CIO, AFL Seek New Alliance WASHINGTON (UP)—CIO and AFL leaders met today to bind unions representing 10 million workers to a "live and let live" non-aggression agreement. Almost 70 of the AFL's 110 unions and about 30 of the CIO's 34 expected to sign today the agreement legally barring them from "raiding" each other for members. The pact is the first step toward labor unity since the first efforts almost 20 years ago. AFL President George Meany and CIO President Walter Reuther are expected to shed some light on the next step in the unity move at the signing ceremony. Ironically, the pact's full effectiveness is hampered by an apparent lack of unity within the AFL and the CIO. Two of their largest unions, the AFL Teamsters and the CIO Steelworkers, are boycotting the agreement, at least temporarily. These two account for more than 4 million workers... Dave Beck, head of the Teamsters, and Dave McDonald, boss of the Steelworkers have been reported at odds with Meany and Reuther for some time. Beck and McDonald recently formed an alliance with John L. Lewis of the independent United Mine Workers, which has been interpreted as a power play against Meany and Reuther. Lewis, who started the first CIO-AFL unity movement in 1937, Minister Vyacheslav M. Molotov in Geneva and U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in Washington. Bidault hurried home from Geneva Tuesday night to make his first assembly speech since March 5. Bidault was scheduled to share the speakers' rostrum following the opening of the assembly against some of the parliament's most effective orators. One was Radical-Socialist Pierre Mendes-France, who missed the premiership by only 13 votes during the prolonged crisis last summer that brought Laniel from back-bench obscurity to national leadership. Others were Gaullist Jacques Soustelle and former minister Francois Mitterand. Mitterand's savage speech was believed partly responsible for Laniel's survival in the last vote of confidence. Feel Bidault Hampered Supporters of the government felt Bidault was hampered in dealing with the Communists at Geneva by Dulles' press conference statement Tuesday. The American secretary said the United States has no intention of intervening in Indochina alone unless Communist China or Russia enters the war. Molotov indicated France can either accept the Communist terms for an Indochina settlement or be eventually beaten by the Viet Minh rebels. This was expected to influence some French deputies to decide it is time to get rid of the Laniel-Bidault team and install a government ready to make peace at any price. Others might decide to support the government on grounds Molotov had shown that the only way to do business with the Reds was through strength. Laniel's government, balanced since May 13 on a 289-to-287 majority, could be ousted by a two-vote shift if the debate went against him and he called for a confidence vote. Before Bidault faced the assembly he appeared before the Foreign Affairs Commission to press for ratification of the long-stalled European Defense Community. County Gets Share of Highway Users Taxes SACRAMENTO—Robert C. Kirk Willard Smith vacates the 4th supervisor role after 30 years in office. A November runoff is upcoming in the 74th Assembly district. Incumbent Earl Stanley of Balboa Island easily copped the Republican nomination. However, Water Engineer Qland W. Carrick swept to the victory circle on the Democratic side of the ballot. On the GOP slate, it was Stanley 10,234; J. P. Brophy, 437; Carrick, 666; Charles Hindley, 1020; and Norman Miller, 7204. Democrat: Stanley, 2975; Brophy, 551; Carrick, 5518; Hindley, 512; and Miller, 1991. Incumbent Heinz Kaiser outdistanced John Vogel, 8550 to 4661 in the 5th district supervisorial conflict. Kaiser of Costa Mesa will be serving his second term in office, Robert E. Steinberger, Marshal of the Santa Ana - Orange Judicial district, has retained his job, according to unofficial final returns. Steinberger put down the challenges of Arthur K. Williams and Finly. The totals: Steinberger, 8996; Finley, 6418; and Williams, 2274. Robert Kneetand of Tustin is Orange County's new District Attorney. He emerged triumphant over Robert W. Fraser of Corona Del Mar, Elmer R. Guy, of Fullerton and Frank Linnell of Newport Beach. DA James Davis is retiring after three terms. Here's the way the voting went: Kneeland, 35,590; Guy, 6873; Fraser, 6379; and Linnell 6492. County balloters gave incumbent Senator Thomas Kuchel the nod in both parties. Kuchel tallied 32,560 on the GOP list and 10,918 on the Democratic. Other senate totals: GOP Cerney 134; Holley 563; Yority 1338; Democratic: Cerney 218; Derkum 1207; Gallagher 2028; Yority 10,279. In the congressional race: GOP: James Utt, 31,667; Mrs. Harriet Enderle, 2315; Democratic: Utt, 10073; Enderle 13,791. Two precincts not reported are Buena Park No. 9 in the 75th Dist. and North Laguna in the 74th district. For governor, the county voted GOP: Knight, 33,923; Cornell Gabrish 483; Richard Graves, 14411; Democratic: Knight, 13,392; Graves, 10,301; Wilson, 1642. Incumbent Harold J. Powers took the nomination on the GOP side of the Lieutenant Governor chart, but was trimmed by Edward Roybal on the Democratic ticket. Tally: G Powers, 18,676; Fred- Dave Beck, head of the Teamsters, and Dave McDonald, boss of the Steelworkers have been reported at odds with Meany and Reuther for some time. Beck and McDonald recently formed an alliance with John L. Lewis of the independent United Mine Workers, which has been interpreted as a power play against Meany and Reuther. Lewis, who started the first CIO-AFL unity movement in 1937, was not invited to participate in the current unity movement. The no-raid pact was drawn up a year ago, approved by AFL and CIO conventions last year, and signed by Reuther and Meany in January. Insurance Agents Form Association Here Formation of an Anaheim Insurance Agents Association was revealed last night at the regular meeting of the city school board when James Morris and William Walker, representing the association, appeared before the board to present the organization's plan for handling the district's insurance. Composed of 10 regular and five associate members, the association was given approval by the board to handle the district's fire insurance program for the coming year under a plan set up by the group whereby each member will share in the premiums. Because of recently lowered fire rates in the city, trustees voted to cancel all existing fire insurance as of July 1 and reinsure the district under the new, lower rate as of the same date. In addition the policies will include coverage for vandalism and malicious mischief. Members of the new insurance agents group stated they would offer the new association's apportionment service to both the City of Anaheim and Anaheim Union High School. Before Bidault faced the assembly he appeared before the Foreign Affairs Commission to press for ratification of the long-stalled European Defense Community. County Gets Share of Highway Users Taxes SACRAMENTO—Robert C. Kirkwood, State Controller, today distributed $83,087.48 at Orange County as its share of the $4,161.463 in Highway Users Taxes available for apportionment to counties for the month ended April 30, 1954. Of the $18,239,745 from the Highways Users Tax Fund for distribution, the counties received $4,161,463; the State Highway Fund for Cities, $1,644,656; and the State Highway Fund for expenditure on highways, $12,433,626. Kirkwood stated that Gasoline Tax Collections for April totaled $18,927,947, a decrease of $884,564 under collections for the previous month. Collections were $3,862,007 above the same period last year primarily due to the increase in the tax rate to 6 cents a gallon. Air Force Surgeon Hurled to New Speed Record in Propelled Sled WASHINGTON (UP)—Lt. Col. John P. Stapp recently hurtled to a new ground speed record of 421 miles an hour on a rocket-propelled sled in the New Mexico desert, the Air Force announced last night. The Air Force flight surgeon reached the unprecedented speed over the ground in tests at Holoman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, N.M. They were designed to learn what will happen to pilots bailing out of supersonic airplanes at altitudes of 40,000 feet and higher. The previous land speed record was set Sept. 16, 1947, when John R. Cobb, driving a Railton Mobil, reached a speed of 403.135 miles an hour at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. The sled, mounted on heavy rails bedded in concrete, was brought to an abrupt stop imposing a force on Stapp equal to 22 times his own weight. In other words, his body at the time the sled decelerated "weighed" 3960 pounds. The Air Force hopes with the "deceleration sled program" to develop methods and equipment that will enable crews of supersonic airplanes to survive high altitude ballouts.