anaheim-bulletin 1955-07-18

PRESIDENT Anaheim Orange County Plain Dealer FOURTEEN PAGES FIVE CENTS Thousands Jam Disney Hundreds More Await Big Opening of Park Today Disneyland, Walt Disney's long-dreamed-of magic kingdom, became an arena of confusion and frustration yesterday during the "invitational press preview," dedication ceremonies and coast-to-coast television program when more than 30,000 persons elbowed and crowded to see the sights of the "wonderland." The scene was expected to be repeated today when the gates opened to the general public at 10 a.m. Anaheim police reported this morning a line of traffic extending more than two miles down Disneyland, Walt Disney's long-dreamed-of magic kingdom, became an arena of confusion and frustration yesterday during the "invitational press preview," dedication ceremonies and coast-to-coast television program when more than 30,000 persons elbowed and crowded to see the sights of the "wonderland." The scene was expected to be repeated today when the gates opened to the general public at 10 a.m. Anaheim police reported this morning a line of traffic extending more than two miles down Katella avenue waiting for the gates to open, many of whom had waited all night long in the line of cars outside the gates. Invited to yesterday's "press preview" were some 5000 news writers and photographers from throughout the nation and 30 foreign countries and their families. However, there were also approximately 25,000 additional guests including employees of Disney Studios, commercial firms that are exhibitors in the park, ABC and state and civic officials. Traffic Jammed One of the first headaches encountered yesterday was the traffic described by police as the "worst traffic mess we've ever seen." Cars were bumper to bumper on all roads leading to Disneyland in long lines creating a traffic jam and short tempers in the 87-degree temperature. Once inside the park, long lines waiting to get on the rides and into many many of the exhibits greeted one at every turn. All restaurants had extended lines of patient people waiting four abreast for a chance to eat. Children were probably the most disappointed guests because of the inability to get near the rides. Tears were evident on many tykes' faces because they couldn't take a ride in a covered wagon or enter the magic realm of Fantasyland. That portion of the park was kept closed until the television broadcast when 500 Anaheim children dashed across the castle draw bridge to officially open that section. Following the end of the telecast huge throngs of people jammed onto the entrance bridge. Many of the rides in Fantasyland, designed primarily for the children operated only a short time and were occupied mostly by adults. Some Miscues Disneyland Keeps Local Police Busy "Don't ask me how many calls we had from Disneyland yesterday," Anaheim Police Captain, "Tommy" Taylor said today, "Don't even lead up to it." Roland Weir, 10831 Harbor, phoned Anaheim police late in the afternoon, yesterday, to report he was holding a small boy who had apparently wandered off the Disney grounds and was lost from his parents. At 5:45 p.m. yesterday the Disneyland Police station was holding about 15 lost children. Carl Anson Walker, 20112 Santa Ana Avenue, Santa Ana, worriedly told local police last night at 8 that he believed his car had been stolen off the Disneyland parking lot. Police, however, assisted him in his search, and the car was located in the vast lot, just where he had parked it. Police answered a call from Disneyland and Harbor Avenue residents at 7 a.m. today to break up the impending traffic jam near the playground's entrance. Cars were lined up from the entrance as far back as Katella and police said that most of them had been parked there all night. Hearing Set Tomorrow On City of Dairyland SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — The County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing at 3 p.m. tomorrow on the proposal to carve a sixth-class city out of approximately two and one-half miles west of Buena Park. The city claiming more than 600 residents would be known as Dairyland. Tomorrow's hearing is for the purpose of allowing property owners to voice their objections to being included in the projected city. After the hearing supervisors... land. That portion of the park was kept closed until the television broadcast when 500 Anaheim children dagged across the castle draw bridge to officially open that section. Following the end of the telecast huge throngs of people jammed onto the entrance bridge. Many of the rides in Fantasyland, designed primarily for the children operated only a short time and were occupied mostly by adults. Some Miscues The telecast went off fairly well although there were some miscues and disjointed segments. ABC TV officials expressed confidence that when the final tally is completed the show will have drawn the largest television audience in the history of the industry. A galaxy of movie and television stars were present at yesterday's preview opening. Among them were Bob Cummings, Art Linkletter, Danny Thomas, Irene Dunn, Fess Parker (Davy Crockett) Buddy Ebsen, Carlton Heston, Lana Turner, George Gobel, Tennessee Ernie, Peter Lorrie, James Mason, Maureen O'Hara, Marie Wilson, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Ken Murray, Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra and many, many more. Despite opening-day confusion, the guests appeared impressed with Disneyland and hailed Disney's mecca of enjoyment. Because most of the park is less used to commercial firms selling their wares, not much of the park is free. Rides range in price from 25 to 50 cents with most pegged at 35 cents for adults and 25 for children under 12. Disneyland officials anticipate 40,000 customers per day and claimed the average cost per person would be $2. The park stands about three-quarters completed and late Saturday workmen were still painting, planting vegetation and finishing details for yesterday's show. The smell of wet paint was evident throughout with much of it still wet. Van Nuys Man Dies In Santa Ana Crash SANTA ANA (OCNS)—A 37-year-old Van Nuys man was killed in a freeway crash at Santa Ana yesterday. Taken to Winbigler's Mortuary was the body of Ray Winnfrey Holbrook, who's car apparently went out of control near Fourth Street, hit the center 'island and blew a tire, then careened across the freeway into a light standard. Holbrook's body was pitched out of the vehicle. The light pole and the automobile crashed on top of him, killing him instantly. NEWS OF THE WORLD IN BRIEF QUESTION STUDENT ABOUT MISSING GIRL ALAMEDA, Calif.—Burton W. Abbott, 27, a University of California accounting student, prepared today to submit to lie detector and psychiatric tests in an attempt to clear himself of suspicion in the mysterious disappearance of Stephanie Bryan. Stephanie, 14, disappeared April 28 while on her way home from school. 63 DEAD IN CASABLANCA RIOTS CASABLANCA, Morocco — France fired Casablanca's principal police commissioner today in the wake of race riots that have turned the city into a bloody battleground. The latest uprisings raised the total dead to at least 63 in four days. Unofficial reports set the death toll as high as 200. At least 125 persons have been wounded. STRIP TEASERS SEEK HIGHER PAY SCALE LOS ANGELES — More than a dozen strip teasers today planned ways of winning higher pay scales for performing bumps and grinds in Los Angeles. Jennie Lee, founder and president of the League of Exotic Dancers, called the protest meeting because she said Los Angeles burlesque dancers are the lowest paid in the country. NEW AIR FORCE ACADEMY PLANS REVEALED WASHINGTON — The Air Force today disclosed revised plans for its new academy buildings. They showed smaller expanses of glass. Gone was the controversial chapel that some persons said looked like an accordion. NT CHALLENGES VOL XXXII NO 289 eim Bulletin EST. 1923 Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM, CALIF., MONDAY, JULY 18, 1955 Disneyland at Preview Openin OPTER MAKES INAUGURAL PASSENGER FLIGHT—Disney welcomes young Edward Albert, Jr., 4, to Disney—as he steps down from the helicopter which made its final passenger flight to Anaheim from Los Angeles International Airport today. Others pictured are Clarence Belinn, president Los Angeles Airways; Margo Albert, entertainer star and mother of young Albert, Carl Miller, president Angeles Chamber of Commerce; Disney, and Charles A. son, Mayor of Anaheim. Young Albert is the son of star Eddie Albert. (Bulletin Photo) Two Motorists Killed in Crash West of Atwood SANTA ANA (OCNS)—Two persons were killed and 28 others in Orange County rural road accidents between noon and 6 a.m. today, the Highway Patrol reported. Both struck down two motorists in a thundering, head-on crash on Placentia-Yorba Blvd., west of Atwood, early yester-day. Uuys Man Dies in Santa Ana Crash SANTA (OCNS)—A 37-year-old Uuys man was killed in a crash at Santa Ana yesterday to Winbigler's Morning. The patrol identified the dead as Anthony Earl Pall, 33, 3537 Lime Ave., Long Beach, and Roy Leonard Coronado, 24, 1973 Esperanza, Anaheim. They were killed almost instantly, according to the coroner's office. Bodies were removed to McCormick Mortuary, Fullerton, pending funeral arrangements. Silver Bonus Pot Increased by $10 Each week $60 instead of the former $50, will be tacked to the Silver Bonus, beginning this week. This increase has been made possible by the five new Silver Bonus merchants in Anaheim. The increase brings the jackpot for this week to $130. See tomorrow's Silver Bonus page for bigger selections at bigger values with the big new giant weekly gift award. Temperatures Again Anaheim (OCNS)—A 37-year-old Nuys man was killed in a crash at Santa Anayes after taking the body of Ray Winbrook, who's car apparent but out of control near Fourth Street, the center 'island and fire, then careened across way into a light standard. His body was pitched out vehicle. The light pole and mobile crashed on top of him instantly. ED IN BRIEF MISSING GIRL Robott, 27, a University student today to submit an attempt to clear his disappearance of 18 while on her way to Ana RIOTS Rice fired Casablanca's on the wake of race bloody battleground. Dead to at least 63 the death toll as high as wounded. R. PAY SCALE Ozone strip teasers to pay scales for per-gesles. Of the League of being because she said the lowest paid in the ANS REVEALED Today disclosed revised They showed smaller proversial chapel that cordion. The patrol identified the dead as Anthony Earl Pall, 33, 3537 Lime Ave., Long Beach, and Roy Leonard Coronado, 24, 1933 Esperanza, Anaheim. They were killed almost instantly, according to the coroner's office. Bodies were removed to McCormick Mortuary, Fullerton, pending funeral arrangements. The accident occurred at 1:15 a.m. The patrol said Coronado was east-bound on Placentia-Yorba when his vehicle apparently crossed the double line. Coronado's new auto skipped 141 feet and struck Pall's head-on, the patrol said, belting the latter's vehicle backward 45 feet. Pall's machine flipped over on its top. Both vehicles were totally demolished. Passengers La Velle Coffman, 35, of Compton and Laura Jean Singler, 31, 3582 Howard Ave., Los Alamitos, suffered injuries when a car driven by Dalla O'Donald, 50, of Compton collided with another last night at Highway 39 and Orangewood Ave. Laura Jean Singler had possible major injuries and was taken to Orange County Hospital. Mrs. Coffman was hurt to a lesser degree and was to see her doctor. Driver of the other involved car was Virginia Hale Lee, 36, 724 N. Linden Dr., Beverly Hills. Driver Lydia E. Ramirez, 19, and passenger Madeline Rodriguez, 16, both of 10921 Berry, Anaheim, were ambulanced to Orange County hospital for treatment of minor injuries after a three-car accident on Coast Highway pear Laguna Beach. BANK DEBITS Bank debits Friday totaled $193,902.42 according to a compilation made today by local banks. new Silver Bonus merchants in Anaheim. The increase brings the jackpot for this week to $130. See tomorrow's Silver Bonus page for bigger selections at bigger values with the big new giant weekly gift award. Temperatures Again Hit in High 80's Continued warm, sunny weather prevailed over Southern California today following a week end which sent thousands to the mountains and beaches. Anaheim awakened early this morning to temperatures that could neither be classified as warm or cool, but by 11:30 a.m. today the mercury had climbed to 84 degrees, only two degrees less than yesterday's high at 2 p.m. of 86 degrees. Coastal areas got some haze during the early-morning hours today but otherwise skies were clear and temperatures warm. Thousands of persons took advantage of Sunday's fair weather and flocked to the mountain and beach resorts. At least 53 bathers were pulled from the water by lifeguards working the surf from Zuma Beach to Long Beach. Temperatures remained high Sunday with Daggett leading Southern California at 108. It was 104 at Blythe and 101 at El Centro. Weather Mostly sunny today and Tuesday with occasional fog or low clouds near coast. Little change in temperature. High today near 85 Civic Center and 75 at the beaches. Approximately 7366 first aid cond graders needing second aid of the Salk vaccine were to occur in Brea, Buena Park Fullerton. Northern County dents began filling through the ics at 9 a.m. Anaheim's clinic tomorrow be held in Washington School will be for Anaheim and Kid districts. In Santa Ana, the will be conducted in Martin al Alamitos clinic will be cone in Marie Hare school. Cy Centralia, Los Alamitos and mitos children will take the it. It was re-emphasized today county health officer Dr. E. L sell that no first shots were given. If a student missed it in his area there's no cost for a makeup at this time. Wednesday clinics are slated Westminster, Garden Grove Orange. Two Anaheim Firemen Hurt Fighting Blaze Two Anaheim firemen slightly injured at about 7 Saturday, one struck by glass, and the other hurt w roof caved, in under his w while he worked to extinguish fire in a store room at 19 Anaheim-Olive Road. Cause of the fire, Fire Ed-Stringer said, has not yet determined, but two trucks rolled on it. The fire lasted shortly more than 20 minutes. The injured men were Revell, 1533 E. Elm street; right forearm was lacerate glass falling from a picture within the burning structure Don Berger, 560 S. Dickle suffered ankle burns, and to his hands when he sud dropped to his arm pits thou section of the roof weakened the fire. Both men were treated at heim Community Hospital and leased. GENEVA UP—President Eisenhower opened the Big Four summit conference today with a challenge to Russia to agree to a free, unified Germany and to controlled disarmament that would guarantee against "frightful surprises" in this atomic age. The President's speech, while challenging, was far from pessimistic. And the eight-point program he proposed for a cold war armistice was in keeping with the cordial atmosphere in which this first top level conference since Potsdam's disappointments opened in the Palace of Nations. Mr. Eisenhower emphasized the cordiality of the conference opening by shaking the hand of Soviet Defense Minister Georgi Zhukov in what the President's press secretary described as "a very enthusiastic" meeting between the two World War II comrades. Opening Speeches Then the Big Four, President Eisenhower, British Prime Minister Anthony Eden, French Premier Edgar Faure, Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin and their respective staffs of advisers and consultants assumed their seats at the conference table. Mr. Eisenhower and Faure made their opening statements during the morning conference session. Eden opened the afternoon session with a speech that flatly offered Russia the following: RETAIL HEAD — Al Cotler (above) was elected new chairman of Anaheim Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting of the Division last week and Martha Schumacher, former chairman, received a plaque from Chamber's President, Herb Margo Albert, entertainment Carl Miller, president Los Disney, and Charles A. PearAlbert is the son of movie Anti-Polio Shots Resume Tomorrow ANTA ANA (OCNS)—Clinics for second round of anti-polio shots Orange County will be established in Santa Ana, Anaheim and mitos School districts tomorrow. Approximately 7366 first and second graders needing second shots the Salk vaccine were to be initiated in Brea, Buena Park and alerton. Northern County stuits began filing through the clinat 9 a.m. naheim's clinic tomorrow will held in Washington School. It be for Anaheim and Katgilla clinics. In Santa Ana, the clinics be conducted in Martin school, mitos clinic will be conducted Mr. Eisenhower and Faure made their opening statements during the morning conference session. Eden opened the afternoon session with a speech that flatly offered Russia the following: 1. "A security pact of which those around this table and a united Germany might be members." 2. Discussions on "the total forces and armaments on each side in Germany and the countries neighboring Germany." This, he said, would entail "reciprocal control to supervise the arrangement." 3. "We should be ready to examine the possibility of a demilitarized area between East and West." Challenge to Russia Soviet Premier Bulganin was scheduled as the day's last speaker. Mr. Eisenhower, keynoting the conference, called for a "new spirit." He urged the heads of governments to "generate and put into motion the new forces needed to set us truly on the path to peace." "All humanity will devoutly pray" for this, he said. Mr. Eisenhower frankly challenged Russia to "improve the international climate" by cooperating with the West in a workable program of disarmament and the use of atomic energy "for constructive purposes." The American chief executive, speaking with obviously deep conviction and sincerity, laid before the three other chiefs of governments his eight-point program for achieving peace. Eisenhower's Program His eight-step plan for bringing an end to the cold war was: 1. German reunification, following free all-German elections. 2. An East-West security system in which a united Germany would be free to choose its own allies. 3. Recognition of the right of the Soviet satellites to choose their own forms of governments. 4. Removal of "communication and human" barriers separating the Soviets and the West. 5. An end to international conflicts. RETAIL HEAD — Al Cotler (above) was elected new chairman of Anaheim Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting of the Division last week and Martha Schumacher, former chairman, received a plaque from Chamber's President, Herb Perry, in recognition of a year of "work, well done." At the same meeting, held at Dorothy-Wade's Restaurant, the Division concluded arrangements for Anaheim stores to remain open on Mondays until 9 p.m. The new night shopping hours will become effective July 25. Probe Plane Crash That Killed 22 CHICAGO (UP)—A coroner's jury today investigated an apparently normal instrument landing of a Braniff Airways Convair plane that crashed Sunday and killed 22 persons and injured 22 others. It was one of Chicago's worst plane crashes. The two-engined airliner roared out of a fogged and smoke-hazy sky on a flight that started at Dallas, Tex., and clipped a filling station electric sign. The impact shot the plane into a street bordering Midway Airport, through a fence and sent it bouncing in pieces into the airport. The wreckage caught fire, but flames were put out quickly which saved many from death. There was no indication of any trouble prior to the crash. Preliminary investigations showed the plane was making a normal instrument landing according to schedule. The inquest to investigate the crash was called by Cook County Coroner Walter J. Mc Carron for today. All but one of the dead and injured was aboard the plane. The exception is Mrs. Sara Ellis, 39, Chicago, who was thrown from an automobile by the force of the crash as the vehicle waited in the street for a traffic light. She was Two Anaheim Firemen Art Fighting Blaze Two Anaheim firemen were critically injured at about 7 p.m. on Friday, one struck by falling objects, and the other hurt when a caved in under his weight he worked to extinguish a fire in a store room at 1940 E. Heim-Olive Road. Housewife Pledges Fast ‘Unto Death’ To Protest Drafting of Only Child MIAMI, Fla. (UP)—A devout housewife declaring she intends to fast “unto death” today entered the third full day of her hunger strike protesting the drafting of her only child. Slender, dark-haired Mrs. Martha Blumenbach, 52, was reported weak but still determined to fulfill a "pact between myself and God" as a result of the induction of her 26-year-old dentist son. Her husband, Earl Blumenbach, a well-to-do businessman, said his wife had consumed nothing but a little water since 5:30 p.m. Friday, the day their son, Dr. Thomas E. Blumenbach, was drafted. She did not feel strong enough to attend church Sunday and spent most of the day resting, he said, but was in good condition under the circumstances. She is a mem-ber of the Unity Church. Asked if a doctor had been called, he said, "That hasn't been necessary, yet." Mrs. Blumenbach said she would try to attend to her usual duties about their large home in an exclusive residential area of Coral Gables, Fla., while fulfilling her "pact" to starve "unto death." She said her father committed suicide in protest against the entry of his eldest son in military service during World War I and that she made her pact when the draft law of 1940 was enacted. The father and son, both deeply religious, indicated they sympathize with her motive but the elder Blumenbach said "The whole thing is very upsetting—I'd rather not talk about it."