anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-28

Vote Today on Proposed H IKE, WINNIE REVEA Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM TWELVE PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFO Balloting Light in Vote to Early Check Shows Small Turnout Of Residents Voting on AUHS Issue A plea to all registered voters in the Anaheim high school district to cast their ballot in today's high school tax election was issued to school and civic leaders. At press time, a spot check of polling places showed a light turnout of voters. 14 Killed In Plane Crash $100 assessed valuation for the purpose of operating the Anaheim Union High School and its two junior high schools. The present legal limit has been set at 75 cents per $100 and his been deemed far below the required tax limit to stand the cost of the new school operation and greatly increased enrollment. 14 Killed In Plane Crash At Riverside Sixteen persons died Sunday in air crashes near Columbus, Ohio, and Riverside, Calif., and 36 others escaped in the crash landing of a DC-4 passenger liner at New York. An American Airlines Convair and a Navy twin Beechcraft crashed in the air at Columbus, Sunday night. Two men aboard the Navy plane were killed, but the 34 passengers and crewmen aboard the Convair escaped with minor injuries. Fourteen were killed at River-side when a huge Air Force gasoline tanker smashed into a mountain peak in a heavy morning fog. Pilot Shifts Passengers The New York crash landing occurred when the nose landing gear of a Colonial Airlines plane locked on takeoff. The pilot brought the big ship down safely at LaGuardia Airport by moving his passengers to the rear. This lifted the damaged landing gear above the runway as the plane landed. The Columbus crash occurred as the Navy plane and the passenger plane approached the runway for a landing. Authorities said both planes had been cleared to land. The Navy plane apparently smashed into the underside of the passenger plane, killing John R. Hoerath, 25, Westerville, Ohio, the pilot, and Donald Gavin Edgar, 48, Columbus, a flight observer. Both were Naval Air Reservists. J. C. Pollard, Nashville, Ten., pilot of the Convair brought his ship down in a skid landing east of the Columbus Airport. On Training Flight The Convair was enroute from Memphis, Tenn., to Cleveland. The Navy plane was on a training mission to Purdue University Airport. $100 assessed valuation for the purpose of operating the Anaheim Union High School and its two junior high schools. The present legal limit has been set at 75 cents per $100 and his been deemed far below the required tax limit to stand the cost of the new school operation and greatly increased enrollment. This is the third election to face Anaheim voters within the last 30 days. June 8 saw primary elections while elementary school bonds were voted June 16. Polling places in all precincts will remain open until 7 p.m. today. Results will be tabulated immediately by trustees of the high school to be used later today in adoption of a school operating budget. School officials said a simple majority will pass the issue to raise the tax level. Trustees have announced that operation of the three schools can be handled this year on an increased budget of 34 cents per hundred. This is 16 cents beneath the limit asked. Polling places include the Anaheim high school for the city of Anaheim and East Anaheim; Katella school, Magnolia school, Laurel and Los Alamitos schools; Savanna, Centralla and Cypress schools. Persons desiring results of the election may phone the high school at Keystone 5-6031 anytime after 8 p.m. for tabulation of elections results, it was learned. Eight Hurt in County Traffic SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Eight persons were injured in traffic accidents on Orange County rural roads Saturday and Sunday, the Highway Patrol reported today. Edward J. Mendez, Jr., 17, 8691 Belmont, Cypress, suffered major injuries when his car collided with one driven by Herbert H. Gillay, 41, Norwalk, Saturday afternoon. Mendez was taken to County Hospital. Gillay complained of a back injury but refused medical treatment, the patrol said. The accident occurred at Los Alamitos Blvd., and Serpentine Drive. VIE FOR MISS ANAHEIM—T he Junior Chamber of Com m auditorium at 6 p.m. Thursd o girls who wish to compete f register at the Anaheim Cha Girls must be unmarried an be given by local merchanta school who is the daughter so a junior, who is the dau Darlene McLaughlin, 16, a ju Adele St. (Bulletin photo) Irate Santa Anan Chases Anaheimer After Accident SANTA ANA, (OCNS)—Poll couldn't find any cars at t corner of Main and Chestnut streets when they went to Hoerath, 25, Westerville, Ohio, the pilot, and Donald Gavin Edgar, 48, Columbus, a flight observer. Both were Naval Air Reservists. J. C. Pollard, Nashville, Ten., pilot of the Convair brought his ship down in a skid landing east of the Columbus Airport. On Training Flight The Convair was enroute from Memphis, Tenn., to Cleveland. The Navy plane was on a training mission to Purdue University Airport. The Riverside, Calif., crash was blamed on a heavy overcast. The plane was prevented from landing at March Air Force Base as scheduled because of the weather and instructed to proceed to Norton Air Force Base, about 10 miles northeast. Edward J. Mendez, Jr., 17, 8601 Belmont, Cypress, suffered major injuries when his car collided with one driven by Herbert H. Gillay, 41, Norwalk, Saturday afternoon. Mendez was taken to County Hospital. Gillay complained of a back injury but refused medical treatment, the patrol said. The accident occurred at Los Alamitos, Blvd., and Serpentine Drive. Two persons were hurt when a car in which they were riding failed to make a turn at the north Fork of Serra Junction yesterday afternoon and crashed into a culvert. Receiving minor injuries were Mrs. Evangeline B. Niebles, 23, Continued on Page 12 News of the World in Brief NO SETTLEMENT SEEN SOON FOR LUMBER STRIKE PORTLAND, Ore., (UP) — A strike of CIO and AFL lumber workers in Oregon, Washington and California entered its second week today with no prospect of settlement likely before the middle of next month. WANDA HENDRIX SETS UP HOUSEKEEPING LAKE TAHOE, (UP) — Film actress Wanda Hendrix began her housekeeping career here over the weekend with groom James Stack, following their lavish garden wedding attended by more than 400 society and movie colony guests Saturday in Bel-Air. LONG BEACH GIRL DROWNED IN SURF LONG BEACH, (UP) — Constance Lynn Kelly, 7, was drowned early yesterday when waves ripped her from the arms of uncle Glen Kelly, who was carrying her shoreward from their capsized fishing craft. The child's body was recovered six hours later, 300 yards from the accident scene. FRENCH PLANES RAID REDS ON EVE OF PEACE TALKS HANOI, Indochina, (UP) — French planes raided Communist concentrations northwest of Hanoi today on the eve or the opening of the first truce talks in Indochina since the war started almost eight years ago. ELEVEN ORPHANED BY GIANT WAVE CHICAGO, (UP) — Eleven brothers and sisters were apparently orphaned by a giant wave that smashed the Chicago lake shore and killed at least four. An estimated 20 persons, including their parents, were swept into the churning waters when the wave smacked the shore line from Wilmette, Ill., on the north shore, to Michigan City, Ind. The full force of its power rolled over the Montrose Harbor breakwater and into North Ave. Beach here. SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Police couldn't find any cars at the corner of Main and Chestnut streets when they went to investigate an accident report yesterday. However, a short time later, they found the two crash auto's reportedly speeding through town while one driver chased the other. When police stopped the vehicles, Ronald Eugene Homes, 25 of Santa Ana told police he trying to catch the other car get the driver's name and address. The other driver, Arthur Scott, 25, 11781 Santa Cruz, Anheim told the officers the only reason he didn't stop was because he couldn't find a parking space. Two Marines Injured When Train Hits Car SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Two Marines were injured in a train smash-up in Santa Ana on the week-end. Taken to the Toro Marine Base dispensary with Philip Maynard Weiland, 21, and Donald R. Pletz, both of El Toa. According to Engineman W. Snuffer, the train was traveling at a slow rate of speed when he sped the car sitting on the track. The engineman says he applauded the power brakes and the tractor rammed into the auto about 10 m.p.h. The condition of the Marines described as good at the El Toa dispensary. No reason has been given police for the car being the tracks at the time of the accident. Closed Hike in High School Tax Ceilings REVEAL "COLLECTIVE DIE Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ IM Evenings Except Sundays ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JUNE, 28, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 258 Note to Hike High School Tax Ceili Truman 'Impr But Condition Termed 'Serious By ROY MC GH United Press Staff Corr KANSAS CITY, Mo. Former President Trum tion was "improved and less serious" and the ent dition was "greatly in Research Hospital said t A special bulletin on man's condition left hi OR MISS ANAHEIM—Three more lovely Anaheim area girls have registered as contestants in Junior Chamber of Commerce "Miss Anaheim" contest to be held in the Anaheim high schoolarium at 6 p.m. Thursday. The beauty judging is open to the public with admission free. All who wish to compete for the honor of representing the city for the coming year, are asked to enter at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, 136 North Los Angeles St. before noon, Wednesday. Must be unmarried and between ages of 16 and 25. A handsome treasure chest of gifts will be given by local merchants to the winner.. Seen here are left, Jean Foster, 16, a junior in high school who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Foster, 907 North Helena St.; Darlene Furr, al., junior, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Emmett Furr, 829 North Helena St.; and Anne McLaughlin, 16, a junior, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McLaughlin, 505 East St. (Bulletin photo) Return of McCarthy to Washington Expected to Spark 'Battle Royal' WASHINGTON (P)—Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy's return to the capital this week is expected to touch off a battle royal over partisan demands for a "house-cleaning" of his subcommittee staff. The controversial Wisconsin Republican was due to return today or Tuesday from a secret hideaway where he and his wife By ROY MC GHILEN United Press Staff Correspondent KANSAS CITY, Mo. Former President Trumanation was "improved and less serious" and the entitlement was "greatly in Research Hospital said that A special bulletin on man's condition left him "serious list," but report taking less sedation, had color than yesterday, was alert, in better spirits, nounced he spent a restful Robert Adams, hospital trator, said there had been cation from Mr. Truman was "feering any pain." "He just won't let you Adams said. Slight Temperature Mr. Truman's temper: 99.4 this morning, up two degrees from yesterday reading. He took food by mouth. Adams said the next would be released tonight developments that would emergency bulletins needed. Mr. Truman's condition worse during the week specialists were called if Mr. Truman'-attending Dr. Wallace Graham, the two bacteriologists on the day. One is from New other from California. A not disclose their names they were specialists in a False Report Adams said there was to the report," which or New Y-k last night, that man had suffered a head of the bowel. Enteritis flammation of the lower Adams said Mr. Trum dition was not serious summon the former daughter, Margaret, from hamton, N.Y., where sl ing in summer stock in Crocus." Mr. Truman's condition worse with dramatic Friday night. He entered Hospital June 20 for rem gangrenous gall bladder secondarily infected appl it It was believed Frida developed atelecatasis, a order similar to clinical nla, but X-ray examina showed the disorder did Return of McCarthy to Washington Expected to Spark ‘Battle Royal’ WASHINGTON (UP)—Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy’s return to the capital this week is expected to touch off a battle royal over partisan demands for a “house-cleaning” of his subcommittee staff. The controversial Wisconsin Republican was due to return today or Tuesday from a secret hideaway where he and his wife have been vacationing since the Army-McCarthy hearings ended 12 days ago. Sen. Charles E. Potter (R-Mich) and the three Democrats on the investigating subcommittee have demanded a shakeup of the staff as a result of testimony during the 36-day inquiry. Potter has said the top subcommittee employees who figured in the Army-McCarthy dispute should be dismissed. This would presumably include McCarthy’s chief counsel, Roy M. Cohn. Status Questioned A question also has been raised about the status of two staff members who have not received security clearance from the defense department. Sen. Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash) said today that “anyone who cannot obtain clearance has no right to serve on the subcommittee.” McCarthy has lashed out at suggestions that his staff be shaken up and is expected to launch a fullscale counterattack to prevent any action. Fullerton Woman Hurt By Shotgun Blast FULLERTON — (OCNS) — Police today were investigating the circumstances of a gunshot wound suffered by a Fullerton woman in her home about 1 a.m. The right thumb of Mrs. Ward F. Hanson, 616 W. Porter Avenue, was severed by a shotgun charge and she was reported to be in a state of shock at Anaheim Community Hospital. ORANGE Woman Hurt In Anaheim Crash Minor injuries were received today in Anaheim by an Orange resident, Esther Constance Fries, 36, whose car collided t 10:15 a.m. at Anaheim - Olive Rd. and Placentia Ave., with one driven by Tony M. Diaz, 25, 414 East Boyse St. Investigating officers said the victim’s injuries were of a minor nature. She was taken to Anaheim Community hospital for treatment. RIO GRANDE FLOOD LANGTRY, Tex. (UP) — New flood waters surged down the Rio Grande today on top of record breaking crests that hampered the rescue of 438 stranded motorists and railroad passengers. The Weather Bureau at Brownsville, Tex., warned in a special bulletin that the Rio Grande will crest at the highest level in its history today and tomorrow between Del Rio, Tex., and the Falcon Dam south of Laredo. The river had flooded six blocks in Eagle Pass, Tex., and others in Piedras Negras, Mexico, opposite Eagle Pass. More than 300 persons had evacuated their homes in Eagle Pass and even more in Piedras Negras. Officials at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Tex., new floods, which washed more highway, doubled the length of the 14 helicopters evacuated Southern Pacific railroad Limited’s passengers here. Maj. D. J. Sheehan, operations officer, said an estimate of 11 a.m. pptition of the rescue had been revised to 3 cause the helicopters will fly 40 miles farther on e-trip. Edward Neill, San Anza Cross manager who flew try to direct the rescues, said the food and hold out “provided the Max Ceiling--Polls Open 'Til 7 WE DEFENSE" PLANS IN XXI NO. 258 x Ceiling Truman ‘Improved’ But Condition Termed ‘Serious’ By ROY MC GHEE United Press Staff Correspondent KANSAS CITY, Mo., (UP) — Former President Truman's condition was "improved and somewhat less serious" and the enteritis condition was "greatly improved," Research Hospital said today. A special bulletin on Mr. Truman's condition left him on the "serious list." Report on Agreement For Southeast Asia WASHINGTON (UP) — President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced today that the United States and Britain "will press forward with plans for collective defense" in Southeast Asia. In a joint communique issued after four days of "friendly and fruitful conversations," they said the effort to build a mutual defense system in the Red-threatened corner of the Far East had yielded on the different approaches to Southeast Asia security that prevailed before the Eisenhower-Churchill talks. The agreement to press for "collective defense" measures, however, could be interpreted as a diplomatic victory for the United States, which has urged "united action" through a Southeast Asia defense pact to halt the march of Communist aggression in the area. Details Tomorrow Perhaps significantly, there was no mention in the communique of British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden' proposal to negotiate an "Asian Locarno", a non-aggression treaty with the Communists. The United States had strongly opposed this idea. Today's communique, which will be followed by a more detailed declaration of Anglo-American Peace Commission To Probe Fighting In Guatemala WASHINGTON (UP)—The Inter-American Peace Commission planned to leave for Guatemala tonight to conduct an on-the-spot investigation of the fighting there. Guatemalan Charge d'Affaires Alfredo Chocano predicted Sunday the inquiry will prove Guatemalan aggression charges against Honduras and Nicaragua. Guatemala's agreement to permit the investigation was announced early Sunday. The Inter-American Peace Commission promptly met to map plans for the inquiry and decided to go im- By ROY MC GHEE United Press Staff Correspondent KANSAS CITY, Mo., (UP) — Former President Truman's condition was "improved and somewhat less serious" and the enteritis condition was "greatly improved," Research Hospital said today. A special bulletin on Mr. Truman's condition left him on the "serious list," but reported he was taking less sedation, had a better color than yesterday, was more alert, in better spirits, and announced he spent a restful night. Robert Adams, hospital administrator, said there had been no indication from Mr. Truman that he was "feering any pain." "He just won't let you know," Adams said. Slight Temperature Mr. Truman's temperature was 99.4 this morning, up two-tenths of a degree from yesterday's low reading. He took food by mouth. Adams said the next bulletin would be released tonight, barring developments that would make emergency bulletins necessary. Mr. Truman's condition became worse during the weekend and specialists were called in. Besides Mr. Truman' attending physician, Dr. Wallace Graham, there were two bacteriologists on the case today. One is from New York, the other from California. Adams did not disclose their names but said they were specialists in antibiotics. False Report Adams said there was "nothing to the report," which originated in New York last night, that Mr. Truman had suffered a hemorrhage of the bowel. Enteritis is an inflammation of the lower intestine. Adams said Mr. Trumna's condition was not serious enough to summon the former President's daughter, Margaret, from Binghamton, N. Y., where she is playing in summer stock in "Autumn Crocus." Mr. Truman's condition turned worse with dramatic suddenness Friday night. He entered Research Hospital June 20 for removal of a gangrenous gall bladder and a secondarily infected appendix. It was believed Friday he had developed atlecatasis, a lung disorder similar to clinical pneumonia, but X-ray examination later showed the disorder did not exist. Communist aggression in the area. Details Tomorrow Perhaps significantly, there was no mention in the communique of British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden' proposal to negotiate an "Asian Locarno", a non-aggression treaty with the Communists. The United States had strongly opposed this idea. Today's communique, which will be followed by a more detailed declaration of Anglo-American views tomorrow, also prodded France and Italy to ratify the long stalled Eruopen Defense Community treaty providing for German rearmament. The language used in this section carried a broad hint that the United States and Britain will not wait much longer for action on EDC before thinking of other measures to restore German sovereignty. The communique dealt with three specific subjects, Western Europe, Southeast Asia and "atomic matters." "We discussed Southeast Asia," the two leaders said, "and in particular examined the situation which would arise from the continued on Page 12 New Leader of Guatemala Warned Capital Faces 'All-Out' Air Attack BULLETIN TEGUCIGALPHA, Hond. — The Guatemalan radio today announced the formation of a three-man military junta to rule the country and said the Communist party had been outlawed. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Gen. Carlos Castillo Armas' anti-Red Guatemalan rebels today warned the country's new government to make immediate contact with the rebel forces or face "all out" air attack on the capital. A rebel broadcast set a 7 a.m. PDT deadline for a reply Col. Carlos Enrique Diaz, the new Guatemalan president, had not responded at latest reports. Gen. Castillo told the new government head a cease-fire in the 10-day-old revolution could be arranged if the new regime ousts all Communists from Guatemala's government and places them under arrest. Fight May Continue Presumably this would include ex-President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman, who resigned last night and turned the government over to Mr. Truman's condition turned worse with dramatic suddenness Friday night. He entered Research Hospital June 20 for removal of a gangrenous gall bladder and a secondarily infected appendix. It was believed Friday he had developed atelecatalysis, a lung disorder similar to clinical pneumonia, but X-ray examination later showed the disorder did not exist. Dog Owners Warned To Renew Licenses It's time again to buy those Anaheim dog licenses for your pet pooch, officials reported today. All local dog licenses become delinquent July 1, with a 30-day grace period to July 31 given. Poundmaster Leonard Eggleston said today that licenses not obtained by July 31 will cost double the normal cost at that time. Male dogs are taxed $1 while females cost $2. Either Eggleston or the city license department issue licenses. First Court of Honor La Palma Youth Center, located at La Palma and Olive streets has been chosen by members of Boy Scout Troop 75 for its first Court of Honor which will take place at 7 p.m. tomorrow. The troop has recently been reorganized under Scoutmaster Irving Cronin and Jack Polley and has taken part in several council activities including camping, fishing and general scouting functions. Tomorrow's Court of Honor will include ceremonial dances by the Order of the Arrow. The troop is sponsored by the Anaheim Elks Lodge. The public is invited to attend the formal Scout ceremonies tomorrow, it was announced. Weather Mostly clear today and Tuesday but late night and early morning coastal clouds. Warmer today with high temperature near 83. E FLOOD WATERS STRAND 438 Base in Del Rio, Tex., said the new floods, which washed out two more highway bridges, had doubled the length of the run for the 14 helicopters evacuating the Southern Pacific railroad Sunset Limited's passengers marooned here. Maj. D. J. Sheehan, base operations officer, said an earlier estimate of 11 a.m. P- for completion of the rescue operations had been revised to 3 p.m. because the helicopters will have to fly 40 miles farther on each round trip. Edward Neill, San Antonio Red Cross manager who flew to Langtry to direct the rescue operations, said the food and water will hold out "provided the weather doesn't turn worse." He said there is enough food to last through the day but would not say what might happen if the drizzle and clouds should become serious enough to force the helicopters to suspend operations. Some 86 railroad passengers were evacuated by helicopter yesterday before operations were shut down for the night. That left 178 passengers still aboard the train. Some of them slept in the school house, some on the train, some in trucks the Red Cross borrowed. Some 60 motorists were also stranded but Neill said they are not being rescued by helicopter because the highway department hoped to have the road open. The Southern Pacific had a rescue train standing by at Del Rio complete with dining cars, lounge cars, sleeping cars and chair cars. The passengers were set down by the helicopters 15 mils northwest of Del Rio and brought into the city by bus. The new floods were caused by rains on streams which feed into the Roi Grande south of Langtry. Thus, although the river was falling at Langry, it was rising at Del Rio and Eagle Pass. The river was at 7 feet at Del Rio, a record, and still rising. It was at 42.8 feet at Eagle Pass and the Weather Bureau said it might reach 50 feet by midafternoon.