anaheim-bulletin 1955-07-20

Hollywood Celebrities to Jo Special Performance Scheduled Here For ‘Private War of Major Benson’ Members of the motion picture industry will combine their talents and presence with the people of Orange County Monday night when a special performance of “The Private War of Major Benson” will be given in the Fox Theatre, Anaheim. Funds raised from this showing will go towards the building of the Father William Maguire Memorial Chapel in St. Catherine’s Military School, where Father Maguire served his last tour of duty after 30-years a Navy chaplain. 50 Hurt as Riots Flare In Saigon SAIGON, Indochina (UP) — Thousands of rioting South Vietnamese protesting the first anniversary of the “day of shame” when France approved the Indochina armistice pillaged and burned the hotels housing the International Truce Commission today. First reports said no Americans were injured. However, about 40 Americans lost all their possessions. Mrs. Perle Mesta, former U. S. ambassador to Luxembourg now on a Far Eastern tour, left her hotel at the height of the riot to catch a plane for Singapore. Hotels Pillaged One source reported the famed Washington hostess lost all her possessions along with the other Jerry Hopper, director of the film, one of the most discussed of the past year, yesterday announced that he will be on hand Monday night. Bob Crosby, and William Demarest, who plays the role of John, notified the committee that “it will be our pleasure and privilege to participate in this program honoring the beloved Father Maguire.” In cooperation with the benefit showing, Anaheim merchants have moved up their scheduled Monday night opening date to July 25. They will remain open each following Monday night until 9 p.m. Joseph Connelly and Robert Mosher, original writers of the story, announced they would ‘clear the decks’ to come to Anaheim. A famous writing team for the past 15 years, these two men are story veterans of the Amos and Andy era, and produced story material for such famous personalities as the late W. C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Ray Milland and many others. Bernard W. Jordan, chairman of the benefit committee, which represents the people of Anaheim for this special showing. national Truce Commission today. First reports said no Americans were injured. However, about 40 Americans lost all their possessions. Mrs. Perle Mesta, former U. S. ambassador to Luxembourg now on a Far Eastern tour, left her hotel at the height of the riot to catch a plane for Singapore. Hotels Pillaged One source reported the famed Washington hostess lost all her possessions along with the other Americans. Another source said she left with everything intact, escorted by a U. S. Embassy official. Police reported that the wild mobs also sacked the office of Gen. Claire Chennault's Civil Air Transport Company, which was situated near one of the hotels. Police and troops opened fire, sprayed tear gas and swung clubs to break up the mobs which pillaged the hotels Majestic and Gallieni. At least 50 persons were reported hospitalized. The demonstrators manhandled two Communist Viet Minh members of the Armistice Control Commission. Police denied that two Viet Minh and one Indian truce observers had been lynched by the mob. Dozens of rioters were arrested. Approve Cost Split For Improving Katella SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — The County Board of Supervisors yesterday afternoon approved an agreement on the cost of improving Katella Ave. from Stanton Ave. to the Santa Ana Freeway. Total cost will be $378,00. The County’s share will be $103,446.79, according to a report submitted by Road Commissioner Al Koch. The county will get its funds to back up the development of the artery as a federal aid secondary throughfare mainly from gas tax funds. Gift-O-Rama Drawing Scheduled Friday Two 16-day all-expense-sided tours to Mexico will be the prize offered in this month. Supervisors Hear Objections to Dairyland City SANTA ANA (OCNS)—After hearing strong and at times sizzling inclusion protests the Orange County Board of Supervisors late yesterday took under submission for two weeks a proposal to form a sixth-class city of Dairyland west of Buena Park. The hearing was conducted for the benefit of those who wish to be excluded from the projected city of two and one-half square miles. Objections were raised from owners of 30, 52, 40 and 110 acres as well as Buena Park. Ranchers of the region, as it was put by Dairyman Jack Devries: "Don't want to be annexed to Buena Park and don't want to be subdivided into housing tracts." They have banded together in the city proposal. Attorney for the petitioners Roger Howell said 710 persons live within the proposed city. Assessed value of the entire area is $300,000. More than 25 per cent of the property-owning residents of the planned city representing more than 25 per cent of the assessed value have petitioned for the city. Opposes Inclusion B. B. Karger, subdivider of 52 acres in the vicinity of Orange-thorpe and Holder, violently opposed the inclusion of his territory in Diaryland. He said: "Dairymen original writers of the story, announced they would 'clear the decks' to come to Anaheim. A famous writing team for the past 15-years, these two men are story veterans of the Amos and Andy era, and produced story material for such famous personalities as the late W. C. Fields, Edgar Bergen, Ray Milland and many others. Bernard W. Jordan, chairman of the benefit committee, which represents the people of Anaheim for this special showing, has urged local people to make their reservations as soon as possible because of limited seating. Tickets may be secured at McCoy Drug Company in Anaheim, or by calling KEystone 5-2309. Disneyland Impact Told to Council Anaheim City Council with Disneyland at 10 a.m. today in a special meeting during which William Platt, Stanford Research Institute representative, presented a series of charts indicating the impact of Disneyland on Anaheim. Meeting with the Council ww Disneyland manager, C. V. W. and Harrison Price, of Stanford Research Institute. The meeting concerned it with Platt’s presentation of profitable revenue to Anaheim from Disneyland and what it would cost Anaheim to get it. Several advantages were posed out by the Stanford representative, as advertising value to Anaheim, acceleration of industrial and commercial development, increased employment since Disneyland is not seasonally Anaheim would be provided with year-round publicity. The report, Platt said, did not pretend to be complete, but might give some idea what Anaheim could expect this year several years in the future; city hall source said, after... Gift-O-Rama Drawing Scheduled Friday Two 16-day all-expense-said tours to Mexico will be the prize offered in this month's Gift-O-Rama. The drawing is Friday night at 7 p.m. in front of Lovell's Music Store, 158 West Center St. Picking 10 numbers from the revolving cage will be Miss Barbara Shimel, former Miss Anaheim. The winner will have a 16 day tour of Mexico via steamer to Acapulco, returning from Ciudad De Mexico by "Aero-Naves de Mexico, S.A." The tour will be under the direction of Holiday Tours Inc. of Los Angeles. The winner must present his ticket to the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce on or before July 29 to qualify for the prize. Opposes Inclusion B. B. Karger, subdivider of 52 acres in the vicinity of Orangethorpe and Holder, violently opposed the inclusion of his territory in Diaryland. He said: "Dairymen can still purchase cheap land by going farther into the country and taking with them the odor of their cows, chickens and hogs." Karger contended from 7000 to 15,000 houses are in the process of being erected around the proposed city. Miles Costa of 6722 Orangethorpe and C. J. Lyons also spoke out against inclusion of their property in Diaryland. Arguing for Buena Park were City Attorney Warren Ferguson, City Manager Art Brewer and Mayor Grady Travis. All made it clear they weren't opposed to the formation of the city as long as it didn't take in certain territory marked for Buena Park annexation-namely Walker St. No. 1 Annex. Temperature Hits 90 in Anaheim Area Anaheim swaltered again too as the mercury climbed to 85 degrees by 12:30 p.m. Relative mildity was 36 per cent. For more than a week, no high 80-degree temperatures had blasted the Anaheim area with reading yesterday at 1 p.m. Of even 90 degrees, maximum for day. WITH THE HEAT Heavy Rains, Winds Batter Parts Off By UNITED PRESS Heavy rains and strong winds battered sections of Southern California Tuesday afternoon and early Wednesday with a freak twister reported at Borrego Springs. The swirling wind at Borrego Springs in extreme Southern California destroyed a business building and damaged a church and two homes. No one was reported injured, however. A torrential downpour accompanied the wind. The Borrego State Park Ranger Station reported 7.49 inches of rain fell within 35 minutes. Varied weather conditions continued Wednesday, including heat, rain and wind. About the only common weather factor throughout the area was variable high cloudiness which was expected to clear during late afternoon or evening hours. Fog and low clouds extended along the immediate coast in the morning but burned off under warm sunshine. Orchards Damaged Thousands of dollars worth of damage was reported by orchard owners in Cherry Valley following Tuesday's three-inch rainfall within 30 minutes. Riverside County Flood Control Engineer John Bryand said a whip wind which accompanied the valley cloudburst slammed down plum and cherry trees and ruined half-ripe fruit. In nearby Beaumont, only a light rain fell. Banning recorded an inch. At Palm Springs 62 inch fills in a half-hour period and force temporary closing of U. S. Highway 99 when runoff waters turn into a short-lived flood. to Join County in Benefit for Fa Anaheim B EST. 1923 Orange County Plain Dealer TEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS FIVE CENTS KE, RUSS DEA ING TO KEEP COOL—Current hot weather has been responsible for a huge attendance at the city and the high school range recently. Above is a view of one end of the city range where an average of 800 persons of all ages have been trying to keep cool the past few days of hot weather. Disneyland Impact Held to Council The City Council met Disneyland at 10 a.m. today special meeting during William Platt, Stanford Arch Institute represented a series of charts telling the impact of Disneyland Anaheim. Meeting with the Council were Anaheim manager, C. V. Wood Harrison Price, of Stanford Arch Institute. Meeting concerned itself Platt's presentation of prob-revenue to Anaheim from Anaheim and what it will Anaheim to get it. Several advantages were point-ted by the Stanford represeive, as advertising value Anaheim, acceleration of initial and commercial development increased employment and Disneyland is not seasonal, him would be provided with ground publicity. Report, Platt said, did not do to be complete, but give some idea what Ana could expect this year and years in the future. A call source said, after the Disneyland Editions Still Available The Bulletin requests persons with orders for the Disneyland special edition to come into the office as soon as possible to pick them up. A limited number of the special edition are still available and can be obtained by calling at the Bulletin Circulation Desk. Price is 25 cents a copy or $1 for five. Prisoner Goes Berserk In County Jail SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — An Orange County Jail prisoner went berserk shortly before noon today, assertedly attempted to slash his throat and battled five trusties and two sheriff's deputies before being strapped to a hospital stretcher. Transported to Orange County Hospital was Ben Gobez 27, of San Lorenzo. A jail spokesman said Gomez, who recently was arrested in Oakland after escaping from a pistol range work crew, suddenly went on the rampage without Plans for Widening Harbor Boulevard Set Aside Pending Further Study Plans for the widening of Harbor Boulevard were set for more investigation at last night's regular meeting of the Council. Council agreed traffic was heavy on the boulevard pass Anaeland, but had not reached the jam-packed congestion area by both the city and of the Harbor Boulevard. City Administrator, Ken doch, said it is too soon what future traffic will be certainly no final decision boulevard's widening can "tonight" on the basis of days observation. He stated, "after all, he been very fortunate in ha tra police to keep traffic smoothly and no accident of a minor nature, to cause fic back-up." Expected Worst California Highway Pat yesterday it had used 21 exe the first two days of Disn opening but were now down extra force of five. Mayor Charles Pearson "We expected the worst," a good thing, rather than been caught napping in things had been as bad as needed and are worse now." Parts of Southland in Cherry Valley following day's three-inch rainfall 30 minutes. Side County Flood Controler John Bryand said a whip-and which accompanied the cloudburst slammed down and cherry trees and ruined the fruit. Barby Beaumont, only a light fall, Banning recorded .22 at Palm Springs 62 inch fell half-hour period and forced early closing of U. S. High when runoff waters turned short-lived flood. Torrential rains also hit Calmesa, between Redlands and Beaumont. Power went off temporarily because lightning struck a transformer. Despite the thundershower activity temperatures in the 100s were common: Thermal recorded a high of 104, Needles 103, El Centro 102 and Bakersfield, Blythe and Daggett each had highs of 100. Other highs included Los Angeles 87, Long Beach 83, Pasadena 91, Riverside 93, San Bernardino 94, San Diego 77, Santa Ana 87, Santa Barbara 75 and Santa Monica 78. Fear Utah Boy on Way To Visit Disneyland Anaheim police are on the lookout today for a 16-year old boy from Ogden, Utah who is reportedly headed here to see Disneyland. The boy, Howard E. McKinney, son of William McKinney of Ogden, was reported to Ogden police as missing from his home and probably headed for California to see Disneyland. The father said the youth was very likely riding freight trains. The boy was described as being 5 feet 8 inches, 180 pounds, blond hair and blue eyes and will probably be wearing metal rimmed glasses. Out-of-State Visits Flock to Disneyland SANTA ANA (OCNS)—land officials revealed today check of automobiles in the ing lot yesterday showed per cent of the arrivals we out of state. Public Relations Director tinger said attendance on day was 29,000 with 21,000 through yesterday. "We about that same amount of Ettinger said. One of the arrivals year was a 14-year-old Inglewood who bicycled from his three hours. The youth, Glterow, stayed the entire or started pedaling home at noon He was stopped by police his bike had no lights. The boy was returned to land and officials notified ents of the youth's where- for Father Maguire Chapel VOL XXXII NO 290 Bulletin Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 1955 DEADLOCKED Dead-End Reached on Germany, Security Plan By MERRIMAN SMITH Unied Press White House Writer GENEVA — President Eisenhower and the Soviet delegates to the Big Four summit conference agreed today that they have reached a dead end on the issues of German reunification and European security. That decision was reached after the Soviets at today's brief summit session put forward a European security proposal that was unacceptable to the West. Yesterday's conference session By MERRIMAN SMITH Unied Press White House Writer GENEVA — President Eisenhower and the Soviet delegates to the Big Four summit conference agreed today that they have reached a dead end on the issues of German reunification and European security. That decision was reached after the Soviets at today's brief summit session put forward a European security proposal that was unacceptable to the West. Yesterday's conference session results indicated East and West were unable to get together on German reunification. Plea For Peace But in spite of these disappointments, President Eisenhower told his Russian opposite numbers today that he believes the Soviets want peace as sincerely as the West wants it. Both sides, he said, must find a bridge to peace. The abbreviated session lasted an hour and 45 minutes. It was devoted primarily to Russia's outline of a security plan for Europe that would require scrutiny the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, keystone of the Western defense arrangement. Western delegates promptly called the Soviet scheme unacceptable. It was agreed then that the problems of European security and German unification could not be discussed further on the summit level now. Further Study Ordered But the Big Four instructed their foreign ministers to get together to see whether it would be possible for the foreign ministers themselves to work out methods which might lead to Mr. Eisenhower's "bridge to peace." Mr. Eisenhower wound up today's session at the marble Palace of Nations by stating with deep conviction that he was certain the Russians share a common desire with the West for peace. The President said firmly he wanted to make it clear on his own behalf that he believed the Russians were as earnestly desirous of peace as the Western nations. Police Probe Thefts Of Newspaper Stands Anaheim police are today investigating the theft of two Bulletin newspaper racks, containing pa- Expected Worst California Highway Patrol said yesterday it had used 21 extra men the first two days of Disneyland's opening but were now down to an extra force of five. Mayor Charles Pearson said, We expected the worst, and it's good thing, rather than to have been caught napping in the event things had been as bad as we expected and we were not prepared." Several Harbor residents suggested to the Council that it would not be necessary to create as wide street as formerly planned. Several persons also commented that the array of traffic lights and the concrete dividing strip would not now be necessary. Councilman Schutte agreed but looked to the future, saying, "but this area expands and Harbor is a main highway, even now, no telling what will be necessary. We should think of improving the street so that lights, a dividing stripe and additional widening can be had later on if necessary, without much of a cost to the city." Police Probe Thefts Of Newspaper Stands Anaheim police are today investigating the theft of two Bulletin newspaper racks, containing papers and money, from in front of the local post office Friday and last night and the disappearance of one from in front of the Golden Rule Market last night. The thefts mark the second time within recent months Bulletin news racks have been removed from their locations around the city and police have promised an extensive investigation. Weather Variable high cloudiness today through Thursday with mostly sunny days. Little temperature change. High today 87 at Civic Center and 77 at beaches. NEWS OF THE WORLD IN BRIEF SEEK TRACE OF GIRL IN WOODED AREA BERKELEY, Calif. — Berkeley police and Contra Costa County deputy sheriffs today began digging in the Tank Farm Hill area near San Pablo in search of traces of Stephanie Bryan. The search of the brush covered area came after police established that Burton Abbot had been in that area on May 2, four days after the 14-year-old girl disappeared. THOUSANDS STRANDED BY N.Y. POWER BREAKDOWN NEW YORK — A power breakdown in tunnels used by the Long Island Railroad, the country's busiest commuter line, stranded 50,000 passengers Tuesday for almost three hours. Some 20,000 perspiring commuters jammed Pennsylvania Station. Others crowded nearby air-conditioned bars and restaurants to escape the 90-degree heat. IKE SHOWS OFF ATOMIC FURNACE GENEVA — President Eisenhower today proudly showed off an American atomic furnace, set up on the grounds where the Big Four summit meetings are being held. His audience included two Russian correspondents of the official Soviet news agency, Tass. EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS ENTERS SOLEMN PHASE RIO DE JANEIRO — Cardinal Fernando Quiroga Palacios, archbishop of Santiago de Compostela, celebrated the opening pontifical mass today to lead the 36th International Eucharistic Congress into its solemn phase.