anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-25

Save Your Weekends for PH CHINESE SE Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM FOURTEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS Woman’s Body Found News of the World in Brief HURRICANE ROARS ACROSS MEXICAN COAST BROWNSVILLE, Tex. — The season's first hurricane roared across the Mexican coast 75 miles southwest of Brownsville today but subsided to the proportions of a summer storm as it worked its way north-westward. CLAIM PROPOSED FARM BILL FACES IKE'S VETO WASHINGTON — Some farm state congressmen conceded today the "catch-all" farm bill drafted by the House Agriculture Committee is so objectionable to President Eisenhower that it will have to be re-jiggered to escape a probable veto. CREDIBILITY OF WITNESS QUESTIONED IN HAYMES CASE HOLLYWOOD — Government attorneys today questioned the "credibility and competency" of star witness Richard Cody who testified CLAIM PROPOSED FARM BILL FACES IKE'S VETO WASHINGTON — Some farm state congressmen conceded today the "catch-all" farm bill drafted by the House Agriculture Committee is so objectionable to President Eisennower that it will have to be re-jiggered to escape a probable veto. CREDIBILITY OF WITNESS QUESTIONED IN HAYMES CASE HOLLYWOOD — Government attorneys today questioned the "credibility and competency" of star witness Richard Cody who testified he was told not to warn crooner Dick Haymes his 1953 trip to Hawaii might mean deportation. COLORADO SPRINGS GETS AIR FORCE ACADEMY. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — This city of 52,000, the site of the nation's new Air Force Academy, happily prepared for a billion-dollar boom. Six year of hopes were rewarded yesterday when Air Secretary Harold E. Talbott announce dthe academy, to train 600 officers a year, will be built on 15,100 acres of ranchland 11 miles north of Colorado Springs. Churchill Arrives in U.S. For High-Level Confab WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Winston Churchill flew here today to patch up U. S. British misunderstandings and brought with him the comforting declaration that nations "on the other side of the Iron Curtain face even greater problems than we do ourselves." Churchill and British Foreign Secretary Eden arrived by plane for crucial talks with President Elsenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles on the future of free world action against Communism. The 79-year-old statesman said frankly after stepping off the big four-engine transport that he was here "to talk over a few family matters" and to try to make sure there are "no misunderstandings" between his country and this. Serious Misunderstandings There are, however, serious misunderstandings at the moment, and Churchill and the President were set to start working on them at lunch and in informal talks afterwards. Churchill, speaking into a microphone, told a large assemblage of dignitaries and spectators at the airport that "the English speaking family, or brotherhood, is rather a large one and not entirely without" disagreements. But he said "if we work together we may get along all right ours." AMONG CONTESTANTS — Joan Viscetto, 21, daughter and Mrs. Paul F. Viscetti Hermosa Drive, is one of the contestants in the Miss A contest set for Judging high school auditorium Ju 8 p.m. Girl chosen, must married, between the ages and 25, and able to re- French High Command said today that Communist commandos last night attempted to infiltrate and attack Dowson Air Base, six miles south of Haiphong, where-American Air Force technicians are stationed. Alert patrols and machinegun emplacements on the outskirts of the field, one of the largest French air bases in the Red River Delta, threw back the attackers, the announcement said. But Red troops seized three French positions in the delta area, one of them astride the vital Hanoi Haiphong Railway linking Hanoi with its port at Haiphong. Important Posts The other two posts were at Quang Yen, nine miles northwest of Haiphong and near the French Viet Namese army training school and in the southern delta area ta Dan Le, north of Ninh Binh. All three of the lost posts were rated as important French defense positions. The position on the Haiphong Railway, 25 miles east of Hanoi, was the third such post the Reds have seized along the vital lifeline. The French announcement said it "fell by treachery." Churchill, speaking into a microphone, told a large assemblage of dignitaries and spectators at the airport that "the English speaking family, or brotherhood, is rather a large one and not entirely without" disagreements. But he said "if we work together we may get along all right ourselves" and do much to "help our neighbors in the world." The peoples "on the other side of the Iron Curtain," the Prime Minister said, "face even greater problems than we do ourselves." Greeted by Nixon The grand old man of Britain has conferred with three U.S. presidents on massive probes of peace and war but his mission this time is, perhaps, more plagued with difficulties than any of the past. Wearing a gray suit and Homberg and carrying a cane, the aging statesman walked slowly down the ramp from his plane and was greeted by Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Dulles, and the ambassador of the British Commonwealth nations stationed here. AMONG CONTESTANTS - Joan Viscetto, 21, daughter and Mrs. Paul F. Viscetto Hermosa Drive, is one of the contestants in the Miss A contest set for Judging high school auditorium June 8 p.m. Girl chosen, must married between the ages and 25, and able to re-announce at official function cluding Queen of the Hal Festival. Registration must be made before noon, Tuesday the Anaheim Chamber of Merce, 136 North Los Angeles Winner will be given beautiful awards by merce Miss Viscetto, a graduate Leonetti School of Model employed with the Pacific phone Co. (Bulletin photo) Weather Night and morning low ness and local early mornin-zle with occasional hazy sky in afternoons today and Slightly cooler this afternoon high near 77. DES MOINES WINS FLOOD BATTLE By ROBERT L. ROSE United Press Staff Correspondent DES MOINES, La. (U) — Des Moines was winning its battle against the highest flood crest in the city's history today. Guardsmen and Army Engineers still patrolled the five and a half miles of levees protecting this city of 178,000. But Col. Nelson of Le Clair, Jr., Army district engineer, said "We're winning." "It's been a desperate fight," he added. However, officials warned the danger won't be over until the surging Des Moines River falls almost seven feet to below flood stage. That wasn't expected until midnight Saturday. A new danger was posed by the flooding Raccoon River, which joins the Des Moines here. It was expected to crest at 6 p.m. CST today at 16½ to 17½ feet, five to six feet above bankfull. More than 5000 men, women and children worked frantically at the height of the battle to strengthen the levees against the flood. At least 3000 persons were evacuated and 100 homes were flooded, 40 in the threatened Riverview area and 25 to 30 southwest of the Raccoon-Des Moines juncture. Then, as the crested river rushed past, it became apparent the levees would probably hold. There were minor breakthroughs in the Riverview area, but Le Clair early today "We're in good shape." The river stood at 29.69 feet today and was falling Its crest yesterday was more than 30 feet. Rain-swollen rivers were rising elsewhere in Iowa claimed two more lives. Two little sisters, Janice I. 5, and Eunice Larson, 8, d-near Elkader yesterday when stepped into a nine-foot hole ed out by the floods. Their brought the state's flood four. Rising water was reported Tracy, Eddyville, Ottumwa Meter, Belle Plaine, Iowa Cedar Rapids. s for Play!--Shop Friday Nights Wi SEIZE RUSSIA Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ EIM Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 256 Found at Santa Ana River Mo ine-Year-Old Son Discovered in ar Unconscious From Dose of Drugs NEWPORT BEACH —The body of Mrs. Betty Merritt Clevenr, 34, was found last night at the mouth of the Santa Ana river and carby in a parked car her young son was unconscious from an aprent overdose of drugs. Police theorized the woman, identified as a publicity worker for the Columbia broadcasting System television network, gave pills to her son, Raymond, 9, and then took her own life. The youngster was in critical NEWPORT BEACH — The body of Mrs. Betty Merritt Clevenner, 34, was found last night at the mouth of the Santa Ana river and nearby in a parked car her young son was unconscious from an apparent overdose of drugs. Police theorized the woman, identified as a publicity worker for the Columbia broadcasting System television network, gave pills to her son, Raymond, 9, and then took her own life. The youngster was in critical condition in Hogag Presbyterian hospital here. A lifeguard found Mrs. Clevenner's body floating near the mouth of the river between Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. Police said they found evidence that both had taken some type of pills. The boy was in the car parked just off the Pacific Coast Highway on the Huntington Beach side of the river. A number of pills were found in the woman's purse on the car seat. The victim was on leave of absence from her job. CBS officials said Mrs. Clevenner, wife of a radio station stage manager, suffered a nervous breakdown three months ago. Suicide notes were found on the seat of the car beside the child. The lower half of his body was wet and police were unable to rouse him to consciousness. Hospital authorities said no bruises were on the boy's body nor water in his lungs. The lad was discovered in the car by a bait shop attendant who came down to the mouth of the river for salt water to take back to his highway stand. He notified police who rushed the boy to the hospital. On their return to search the car further, they discovered the body of Mrs. Clevenner floating in the river. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Merritt of Long Beach told Deputy Coroner Frank G. Hanson that Mrs. Clevenner and the boy left their home about 1:30 yesterday afternoon. Her body is at Smith’s Mortuary in Huntington Beach. Lt. John Seltzer of Huntington Beach said last night Clevenner told him his wife had talked of suicide since her breakdown. She was taking pills and barbituates which were found in her purse. Scrawled note on the seat of the car by the boy made no mention of suicide, police said, but said to call Pat McDermott of Laguna Beach in case of accident. REBEL GUARDS — Liberation Army soldiers (note cross symbol on arm band) guard a street in Esquipula background is loaded with rebels. Headquarters of Colonel tilo Armas, leader of the anti-Communist rebels, is located street. Trucks are used to transport small units into surrounding area. 109-Home Tract Puts Anaheim $1 Million Mark in Week’s Build Anaheim topped the one-million dollar mark this week permits with a 109 building project slated for Southwest in addition to $54,500 in single-residence permits issued. Mac-Bright Inc., Inglewood contractors, were issued construction of the 109 three and four bedroom homes by Inspector Homer. Tentative AUHS Budget Set Below Tax Ceiling Operation of the Anaheim Union High School and its two junior high schools will be held well under the proposed tax ceiling, following action of the Board of Trustees Tuesday night. By unanimous decision, the board set the preliminary budget increase at 34 cents, it was revealed. This is 16 cents under the 50 cent limit the trustees are asking in Monday’s tax limit election. Trustees revealed that the contract will include $9500 and $10,500 covered. Location of West South St. and St. Construction is to diately. Total price is $1,109,500 by the builder. Other permits included for Leo Harpin wood Drive at a cost of $1000; a for Al Kohler at $555; cost $1000; and a b for Marvin Doan Resh St. at $400. Others included re-business-building at MONG CONTESTANTS — Miss Joan Viscetto, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Viscetto, 1114 Hermosa Drive, is one of the local contestants in the Miss Anaheim contest set for judging in the high school auditorium June 1 at p.m. Girl chosen, must be unmarried, between the ages of 16 and 25, and able to represent Anaheim at official functions including Queen of the Hallowe'en festival. Registration must be made before noon, Tuesday, at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, 136 North Los Angeles St. Winner will be given many beautiful awards by merchants. Miss Viscetto, a graduate of the Geocentric School of Modeling, is employed with the Pacific Telephone Co. (Bulletin photo) Weather Night and morning low clouds and local early morning drizzle with occasional hazy sunshine. Rerooons today and Saturday. Nightly cooler this afternoon, with near 77. OD BATTLE Overview area, but Le Clair said today "We're in good shape." The river stood at 29.69 feet ear-today and was falling slowly, crest yesterday was slightly less than 30 feet. Rain-swollen rivers were still elsewhere in Iowa and merged two more lives. Two little sisters, Janice Larson, and Eunice Larson, 8, drowned after Elkader yesterday when theyaped into a nine-foot hole wash-out by the floods. Their deaths might the state's flood toll to. Rising water was reported at Cey, Eddyville, Ottumwa, Vanier, Belle Plaine, Iowa City and Sar Rapids. 10 New Members Inducted by Elks Anaheim Elks lodge welcomed 10 new members into membership Wednesday evening, two of which were by transfer from other lodges. Accepted during ceremonies following a full course dinner were Paul Allan, Emile Boisseranc Jr., J. Paul Kabrich, Dwayne B. McKinney, Mathew F. Manassero, Elio Nick Nigra, Robert D. Schurr, and Francis E. Wylie. Accepted through transfer were Frederick E. Cooper and George W. Foreman Jr. Operation of the Anaheim Union High School and its two junior high schools will be held well under the proposed tax ceiling, following action of the Board of Trustees Tuesday night. By unanimous decision, the board set the preliminary budget increase at 34 cents, it was revealed. This is 16 cents under the 50 cent limit the trustees are asking in Monday's tax limit election. Trustees revealed that the added levy is less than half of the current basic tax rate of .7862. This is designed to provide more than double the operational facilities including a doubled teaching staff. "What this menas, a high school spokesman said,' to the Anaheim Union High School district is that the board of trustees by this action has, as in past years, definitely proved that when the need was not evident, that the tax rate was set below the maximum allowed." Total operational budget for the year 1954-55 is set at $1,554,919 for the high school and the two new junior high schools, it was revealed. Additional information on the tentative AUHS budget will be found on the editorial page of today's Bulletin. Buena Park Fire Guts Parish House BUENA PARK, — (OCNS) — Fire gutted the parish house of St. Pius Catholic church here last night, causing loss estimated at $5000. Father Thomas Rayan, assistant parish priest, received minor burns in the face after dashing into the blazing building to turn off electrical circuits and save valuables. Father Frederick Kass, who occupies the home, was absent when the fire broke out about 7:30 p.m. Public Safety Chief Carol Lollin said the blaze broke out in a closet on the west side of the building but the cause is unknown. Other permits include for Leo Harpins wood Drive at a cost of $1000; a for Al Kohler at $555; cost $1000; and a b for Marvin Doan Resh St. at $400. Others included reen business-building at Broadway for William $500; addition of a w for Alfred E. Hale Sycamore at a cost foundation permit to oal United Brethren $824 South Lemon St. $250; construction of ing at 108 South East mixon Dixon at a cost a home at 1406 Delm cost of $11,000 for De Permits were issued Sanchez, 415 South C for construction of a cost of $480; Mac-Brittion Co. for an addition at 1144 Locust cost of $1000; an addition Mac-Bright for a 1148 Locust St. for $1 to C. H. Kingsland Lincoln Ave. for const storage shed for st ment to cost $6600; to Zion Lutheran Sch North East St. for c an additional class ro Santa Ana Boyd Latest Polio V SANTA ANA — Stewart Story, 7, 212 Santa Ana, today be County's 37th polio year, Dr. Edward county health officer Story's case was "mild and non-paral Russell. The boy is t and Mrs. John Story treatment in Orange pitl. Rights With Anaheim Merchants SIAN TANKER Nationalists Hold Ship Despite Red Protests TAIPEH, Formosa (P)—Nationalist China revealed today that its navy has seized the Russian tanker Tuapse and is holding it under armed guard at Kaohsiung Harbor. The Soviet ship, en route to Red China with a cargo of oil, was intercepted off the coast of South ern Formosa last Wednesday, an official announcement said. Nationalist soldiers, armed with bayoneted rifles, were put on board the 8000-ton vessel to guard its Russian crew. The ship was anchored near two Polish vessels, the S. S. Praca and President Gottwald, seized earlier in the Nationalist blockade of the Red China Coast. Chance for Asylum Reliable sources said crew members of the Tuapse would be given a chance to seek political asylum as did some 33 Polish seamen aboard the other two ships. American officials here had no comment on the seizure and said any announcement would have to come from Washington. The Nationalists indicated they had no intention of releasing the Russian ship despite vigorous protests by the Soviet Union. Army soldiers (note dagger through armored a street in Equipulas as truck in Headquarters of Colonel Carlos Cas-Communist rebels, is located on this transport small units into villages in the billion dollar mark this week in build-project slated for Southwest Anaheim residence permits issued. Contractors, were issued permits for four bedroom homes early today by Inspector Homer Wallace. The tract will include homes in the $9500 and $10,500 class, Wallace revealed. Location of the homes is on West South St. and West Walnut St. Construction is to begin immediately. Total price was set at $1,109,500 by the builders. Other permits included a residence for Leo Harpin at 415 Wedgewood Drive at a cost of $20,000; a rumpus room addition for Francis Stock at 719 South Walnut St. at a cost of $1000; a rumpus room for Al Kohler at 555 Dickel St. to cost $1000; and a home addition for Marvin Doan at 700 North Resh St. at $400. Others included remodeling of a business building at 125 East Broadway. Reliable sources said crew members of the Tuapse would be given a chance to seek political asylum as did some 33 Polish seamen aboard the other two ships. American officials here had no comment on the seizure and said any announcement would have to come from Washington. The Nationalists indicated they had no intention of releasing the Russian ship despite vigorous protests by the Soviet Union. Russia, in a strong note delivered to the American embassy in Moscow, had charged a U.S. warship wit hire zilinehtg8000atot-knn-ship with seizing the 8000-ton tanker. The United States denied the accusation. Capture of the vessel was announced in Taipé by the Chinese Nationalist Information Bureau. The announcement said the Nationalists will deal with the ship as they see fit. Resist Threats They said the snip was sailing with a cargo of oil for a Chinese Communist port which the Nationalists have declared blockaded. The Russians said it was carrying paraffin. It appeared the Nationalist would remain firm in their intention to deal with the ship as they pleased, despite Russian threats and heavy pressure from diplomatic sources to release it. The Nationalists recently seized two Communist ships, the Praca and the Gottwald, and tied them up at ports in southern Formosa. The Polish government claims it owns them both, but the Nationalists insist they belong to the Reds. The seizures were in accordance with the Nationalists' announced policy of keeping vital shipping from entering Chinese Communist ports. City to Vote at AUHS On Proposed Tax Hike A central polling place for Monday's high school tax balloting was named today as Anaheim Union High School, Citron and Center Streets, it was announced today. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for convenience of voters. The issue before voters is designed to raise the tax ceiling 50 cents above the present 75-cent rate allowed by law. The addition of NAMED PRESIDENT—Fred Klein, prominent Anaheim building constructor residing at 907 North West St., was handed the gavel of president of the Anaheim Exchange Club yesterday to serve for the coming year. He replaces George Carter in heading the service organization which meets each Thursday noon in the Elks. Klein served previously as vice-president of Exchange. Named vice president was Lowen Casey, local automobile dealer. (Bulletin photo) Armies Fighting 'Phantom War' In Guatemala By FRANCIS L. MCCARTHY TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (UP) — Two armies fought a "phantom war" today in the steaming tropical forest inside the Guatemala border. Sandal-shod anti-Communist invaders using hit-and-run guerrilla tactics raided highways, railroads and border villages but vanished into soggy undergrowth when Guatemalan government troops resisted. Propaganda machinery of the pro-Communist government of President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman and the liberation forces under command of rebel Gen. Carlos Castillo Armas both claimed impressive and "bloody" victories in press releases. But neither side offered any real evidence to confirm their claims. The Guatemalan government said men injured in a battle for control of Chiquimula, a highway rail center 65 miles northeast of Other permits included a residence for Leo Harpin at 415 Wedgewood Drive at a cost of $20,000; a rumpus room addition for Francis Stock at 719 South Walnut St. at a cost of $1000; a rumpus room for Al Kohler at 555 Dickel St. to cost $1000; and a home addition for Marvin Doan at 700 North Resh St. at $400. Others included remodeling of a business building at 125 East Broadway for William Fackiner at $500; addition of a rumpus room for Alfred E. Hale at 1226 East Sycamore at a cost of $900; a foundation permit to the Evangelical United Brethren Church at 824 South Lemon St. at a cost of $250; construction of a store building at 108 South East St. for Raymond Dixon at a cost of $6300; and a home at 1406 Delmar Lane at a cost of $11,000 for Delmar Pebley. Permits were issued to Louis Sanchez, 415 South Clementine St. for construction of a garage at a cost of $400; Mac-Bright Construction Co. for an addition to a residence at 1144 Locust St. at a cost of $1000; an additional permit to Mac-Bright for a foundation at 1148 Locust St. for $150; a permit to C. H. Kingsland at 1631 West Lincoln Ave. for construction of a storage shed for stucco and cement to cost $6600; and a permit to Zion Lutheran School at 221 North East St. for construction of an additional class room for $5000. Santa Ana Boy Latest Polio Victim SANTA ANA — (OCNS) — Stewart Story, 7, 2130 N. Spruce, Santa Ana, today became Ornage County's 37th polio victim of this year, Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, announced. Story's case was diagnosed as "mild and non-paralytic" by Dr. Russell. The boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Story. He is under treatment in Orange County Hospital. A central polling place for Monday's high school tax balloting was named today as Anaheim Union High School, Citron and Center Streets, it was announced today. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for convenience of voters. The issue before voters is designed to raise the tax ceiling 50 cents above the present 75-cent rate allowed by law. The additional funds would operate the expanded high school program which includes operation of two new junior high schools. Voters in the Katella district will ballot in their school while Magnolia, Laurel, Los Alamitos, Centralia, Savanna, and Cypress schools will be the site for their district balloting. All residents East of Anaheim will vote at the high school here. Tabulation of votes is expected to take place prior to final budget meeting Monday evening. Doctor Says Gamma Globulin Gives 'Proved' Paralytic Polio Protection 5 fl 1 UP38 June 25 V651a SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — The man who developed gamma globulin said the serum gives "proved" protection against paralytic polio—if injected at the right time and to the right people. Dr. William Hammon of the University of Pittsburgh defended the serum in a talk to the 103rd annual convention of the American Medical Association Thursday. The five-day meeting closes today. Another doctor, Kenneth S. Landauer, assistant medical director of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, said the foundation is "most hopeful" about the Salk vaccine, injected into some 430,000 school children in 43 states earlier this year. So far it's not been proven that it definitely protects against paralytic polio, but we should know by early next year," Landauer said. Hammon said the reason behind the "failure" of the 1953 mass inoculation program using gamma globulin has been discovered. He said it failed because it was given to persons already infected. He said further analysis of the pilot tests in 1951 and 1952 in Utah, Texas and Iowa "definitely proves" it protects against paralytic polio. But he warned it is a "short term protection," not lasting more than a few weeks. Hammon also reported that while rechecking the control tests of 1951 and 1952, he and his associates discovered 16 new viruses which appear to cause paralysis. He said gamma globulin had no effect on eight of them.