anaheim-bulletin 1955-07-25

Two Men Held for Failure Anaheim Orange County Plain Dealer FOURTEEN PAGES FIVE CENTS IKE REPORT Congress Gets ‘Hopeful’ Summary of Conference By DONALD J. CONZALES WASHINGTON — President Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles gave congressional leaders a “very hopeful” report today on the Geneva summit meeting and assurances that there were "no secret agreements of any kind." They told the Democratic and Republican leaders that while they are hopeful about results of the Big Four conference, they have not "discounted" the problems ahead. Radio, TV Networks To Carry Ike Speech By DONALD J. CONZALES WASHINGTON — President Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles gave congressional leaders a "very hopeful" report today on the Geneva summit meeting and assurances that there were "no secret agreements of any kind." They told the Democratic and Republican leaders that while they are hopeful about results of the Big Four conference, they have not "discounted" the problems ahead. Meanwhile, the drive to reduce world tensions switched from Geneva to Washington and the Far East with these developments: 1. The United States and Red China agreed to a meeting at the ambassadorial level in Geneva Aug. 1 to discuss the return of 51 Americans held by Communist China and "certain other practical matters now at issue between both sides." A State Department spokesman cautioned that the talks will not involve the Formosa crisis or U.S. recognition of Red China. 2. Chairman Walter F. George (D-Ga) of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee called for a U.S.-Red China meeting at the foreign ministers' level to discuss the Formosa problem and other causes of Far East tension. George, who attended the White House briefing on the Geneva Big Four talks, said afterwards that there was "some little discussion" of his proposal. He said Dulles indicated there would be some talks with Red China. George replied, "Oh, yes," when asked if he meant at the foreign ministers' level. But there has been no word from either the White House or State Department to indicate that this government is ready to talk with the Peiping regime at the ministers' level. Soviets Friendly A White House statement issued after the congressional briefing said that President Eisenhower had said that he thought the outstanding feature of the Geneva meeting was "the apparently sincere desire expressed by the Soviet delegation to discuss world problems in the future in an atmosphere of friendliness and willingness and to sit down together to work out differences." The statement said the President added that, "this of course is a hopeful development but quite naturally does not of itself warrant any relaxation of the mutual security measures we and our allies of the free world are now pursuing." It said the President assured the legislative leaders that "no Radio, TV Networks To Carry Ike Speech WASHINGTON — All four radio networks and the NBC and ABC television networks will carry live broadcasts of President Eisenhower's Big Four report to the nation at 7:30 PDT tonight. Several stations of the DuMont network also planned live telecasts of the 15-minute speech. CBS television's plans were indefinite. Cool Air Breaks Heat in East By UNTED PRESS Cool air broke the back of a steaming heat wave in the East today, but took a price in destructive squalls and at least one unconfirmed tornado. Temperatures fell as much as 15 degrees from the high 90s in New England' and the northern parts of the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic Coast states. But the clash of cool and hot air touched off an 80-mile an hour squall in the Atlantic City, N.J., resort area late yesterday. In the Southland, the Weather Bureau reported an unconfirmed tornado near Jacksonville, Fla., which damaged three homes. The storm hit in the wake of heavy rains which forced a couple to swim to safety with their 9-month-old baby when their car became stranded in an underpass. The New Jersey squall hit suddenly, upsetting small boats, ripping down power lines and causing major traffic jams. Two men drowned in the bay near Sea Isle City, N.J., when their motorboat flipped over. Atlantic City streets were flooded by up to two inches of rain. In New York City, Gothamites rains which forced a couple to swim to safety with their 9-month-old baby when their car became stranded in an underpass. The New Jersey squall hit suddenly, upsetting small boats, ripping down power lines and causing major traffic jams. Two men drowned in the bay near Sea Isle City, N.J., when their motorboat flipped over. Atlantic City streets were flooded by up to two inches of rain. In New York City, Gothamites happily said goodbye to muggy weather for a while when clouds and cool breezes held the temperature under the 90s. Weather Night and morning low clouds but mostly sunny afternoons today and Tuesday. Little change in temperatures. High today near 79. NEWS OF THE WORLD IN BRIEF ADENAUER TO VISIT MOSCOW BEFORE OCTOBER MUERREN, Switzerland — West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer announced today he will go to Moscow to confer with Soviet leaders some time before the October meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers. BEGIN SALVAGE OF FISHING BOAT NEAR AVALON AVALON — Salvage operations for the 34-foot sports fishing boat Reel Spirit began today off Catalina Island. The boat crashed on the rocks in pre-dawn darkness Sunday with 14 persons aboard. No one was injured but eight of the fishermen were hurled from bunks when the boat hit the rocks. U.S. DROPS FIGHT TO DEPORT DICK HAYMES WASHINGTON — The government today abandoned its long legal fight to deport crooner Dick Haymes from the United States. LOS ANGELES TRANSIT STRIKE ENDS LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Transit Lines employes today returned to jobs and ended a 35-day strike which affected nearly one million daily commuters. Members of the AFL Transportation Union, voted to accept the latest company offer which provided for a progressive 14-cent hourly pay increase over a two-year period. for Fatal Beating of Allege VOL XXXII NO 293 eim Bulletin EST. 1923 Anaheim Daily-Herald ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 25, 1 ORTS ON MEET NEWPORT HARBOR (OCNS)—Four Anaheim men, plus a beach from Fullerton, Brea., Garden Grove, Huntington Park, Norwalk were in port Saturday night after they sent up anoke signal from their hired sportfishing boat stalled before and San Clemente earlier the same day. They were brought in port by the sportfishing craft Pesky which docked them at the harbormaster's office. Rescued were: Paul Chambers, 30, of 2123 Dogwood St.; Dave Bartosiewski, 21, 2512 Valencia Drive; John Griggs, 718 South Pine, and Bob Hinrichs, 35, 723 S. Pine Ave, all Anaheim; Bill Pickhus, 32, Huntington Park; Ernie Lynch, 32, 12812 West St., Garden Grove; Roger Stuart, 37, Norwalk; Mike Kramer, 29, 1300 E. Union St., Fullerton; Bernard Pospisil, 39, 714 Cedar St., Brea. Griggs, who said many of them worked at Fullerton Sheet Metal as sheetmetal men, reported the party left the harbor at 4 a.m. in a 34-ft. steelcraft, a party rental boat. They were traveling as a shop fishing crew. Gift-O-Rama-Prize Still Unclaimed 52939C is the winning number in the Gift-O-Rama drawing, but Chamber of Commerce said today that the holder of the number has not yet identified himself. Prize this time is an all-expense trip for two by steamer to Acapulco, Mexico, best hotel and restaurant accommodations while there, airline "Aero Naves de Mexico" to Mexico City, and then return to the States by "Areo Naves de Mexico." Winner must claim his prize by or before Friday at 7 p.m. Other numbers selected by Barbara Shimel, former Miss Anaheim, were 74608C, 36654C, 17699C, 74088B, 64628C, 57661D, 32955B. Police Discount Foul Play in Missing Girl Case Anaheim police said today no indications of "foul play evident in the disappearance Helen Lorraine Linville, cord, Calif., last seen here brother, whom she was visi about 1:45 p.m. Saturday Park. Robert Frank Linville, Center, Lorraine's brother Saturday that the girl had at about 6 p.m. to say she going on a barbecue with she had met in the park ably would not be home until 9 p.m., but was not heard again. Police reported today that who had gone on the b were contacted and stated a girl spoke of being homes though last reports failed that the girl had returned home in Concord. Only other clue to the disance was supplied in a hit Fatal Easter-Week Crash Suit Settled SANTA ANA (OCNS) — An $850,000 damage suit which grew out of a Newport Beach Easter week traffic accident today was settled for $83,500. Largest portion of the settlement—$62,500—went to the parents of Diane Dooolittle, 16, formerly of Balboa, who was knocked unconscious in the crash and remains that way today in County Hospital. Other sums agreed on by the attorneys: $9000 to Jimmy Dooolittle, 13; $1000 to John Kellogg, 18, of Huntington Beach, driver of the car containing the teenagers; $5500 to the parents of Robert H. Matthews, 16, of Huntington Beach, who was fatally injured; and $6500 to the parents of Jackie Yarnell, 15, of Costa Mesa, who died of injuries received in the mishap. The suit was projected after an Armour Oil Co. tanker-style truck collided with the Kellogg coupe at Coast Highway and Superior Ave. April 10, 1954. Ten youngsters were in the Kellogg machine. All were hurt. Corona del Mar Child Killed by Automobile SANTA ANA (OCNS) — A 4½ year-old Corona del Mar child died of basal skull fracture yesterday after being struck by an automobile in front of her home. Killed almost instantly was Vicki Lynn Walks who apparently darted into the path of a moving car driven by William Robert Kilgore, 69, of Corona del Mar. The body was taken to Baltz Mortuary. The coroner's office said today an inquest is pending. Corona del Mar Cafe Robbed of $5000 NEWPORT BEACH (OCNS)—Hurley Bell Cafe, 3101 East Coast Blvd., Corona del Mar, was robbed of close to $5000 some time after Saturday midnight. Mrs. F. L. Hershorn, from whose apartment over the Hurley Bell the money was taken, stated today she believed it was someone who was well acquainted with the premises. Alleged 'Peeping Tom' College Youth Dies After Being Struck With Board NEWPORT BEACH (OCNS)—Death of a Claremont College student, Irving Richard Perrett, 21, Los Angeles, Saturday night following a fatal beating, resulted in two men, one of Costa Mesa being held on manslaughter charges. Police reported they booked Robert H. LeVerne, 33, San Gabriel, plastering contractor, and William D. Smith, 29, Costa Mesa salesman, a few hours after the beating. LeVerne was freed last night on $5000 bail and ordered to appear at 9 a.m., Thursday for arraignment in Newport Beach Justice Court before Judge Donald J. Dodge. They said the men were involved in the beating after Perrett allegedly was caught as a "peeping tom" while their wives got in their bathing suits at the Smith-owned apartment, 1008 W. Balboa Blvd. about midnight Friday. LaVerne, picking up a 1 x 4-in. board 38 inches long, ran after Perrett, police said. One of the men's wives claimed Smith ran after him, taking away the board and stopping the beating. Found on Sidewalk Perrett was found lying on a sidewalk about two blocks from the Smith apartment at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, bleeding from the left ear and mouth. He could give no report of what had happened to police. He was taken to Hoag Hospital where he died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Stores Stay Open 'Til 9 Tonight Two innovations will be welcomed tonight when Anaheim stores remain open until 9 and evening shoppers qualify for the new "Mystery Merchants' Jackpot." Rapidly expanding Anaheim and the need for more shopping hours was finally answered when the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce met recently and made the decision to make every Monday an extended day for greater shopping convenience. Someone, from tonight's crowd will receive the Mystery Merchants' Jackpot when the representative approaches him and asks for a qualifying sales slip or slips. If the slip or slips total $5 or more from a Mystery Merchant the person will be given a choice of any one of three envelopes, each containing a certificate for Police Discount Foul Play in Missing Girl Case Anaheim police said today that indications of "foul play" are evident in the disappearance of Elen Lorraine Linville, 5, Concord, Calif., last seen here by her brother, whom she was visiting at about 1:45 p.m. Saturday in City Park. Robert Frank Linville, 2212 E.enter, Lorraine's brother, said Saturday that the girl had phoned about 6 p.m. to say she was lying on a barbecue with friends she had met in the park and probably would not be home until about 8 p.m., but was not heard fromrain. Police reported today that those who had gone on the barbecue were contacted and stated that the girl spoke of being homesick, although last reports failed to find at the girl had returned to her home in Concord. Only other clues to the disappearance was supplied in a hint from men's wives claimed Smith ran after him, taking away the board and stopping the beating. Found on Sidewalk Perrett was found lying on a sidewalk about two blocks from the Smith apartment at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, bleeding from the left ear and mouth. He could give no report of what had happened to police. He was taken to Hoag Hospital where he died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy last night at Baltz Mortuary, Costa Mesa, disclosed the youth received two or three skull fractures and had heavy hemorrhages. While being treated at the hospital, Perrett's beating was investigated by Newport Det. Sgt. Leroy Johnson and others. They talked with persons in the vicinity of the beating, were informed a "Bob" and "Bill" were involved. Later investigation gave police address of the apartment where the alleged peeping tom incident happened. Police found Mrs. LeVerne and Mrs. Smith there. The women said their husbands were fishing. At 4 a.m. the men walked in and police took them to the station for questioning. After informed Perrett was dead, LeVerne reportedly told police, "I didn't mean to kill him. I only wanted to clobber him." The suspects claim they pulled Perrett to his feet and left him when they went fishing. Perrett, visiting with his uncle and aunt, the Clavert Erwins, 920 W. Ocean Front, had been reading in the living room of the home until about 11 p.m. Friday, Mrs. Erwin told police. At that time he told her he was going for a walk. When police found Perrett he was reported in a state of shock and suffering from a skull fracture. Marines Nabbed Here On Car-Theft Charge Two El Toro Marines were nabbed by local police here at about 3:30 a.m. yesterday and held to appear on a charge of grand theft auto today in Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court. The men were Oneicimo Al- day for greater shopping convenience. Someone, from tonight's crowd will receive the Mystery Merchants' Jackpot when the representative approaches him and asks for a qualifying sales slip or slips. If the slip or slips total $5 or more from a Mystery Merchant the person will be given a choice of any one of three envelopes, each containing a certificate for a sum from $5 to $35. If his sales slip is less than $5, he will still qualify for half the award drawn. If no sales slip a $1 consolation award will be made. So, for shopping convenience and a chance to win up to $35, shop tonight and save. Boy Dies in Crash Of New Car; Five Others Injured SANTA ANA (OCNS) — One dead, eight seriously hurt and 13 with minor injuries — this was the report on Orange County week-end rural road traffic accidents submitted today by the Highway Patrol. Eight crashes involving personal injury were recorded by the patrol between Saturday noon and 6 a.m. today. A 15-year-old San Gabriel boy died in Hoag Presbyterian Hospital at 1:25 p.m. yesterday of injuries received in a smashup Saturday night at San Joaquin and Lane Roads, near Costa Mesa. The patrol identified the dead youngster as Gary Young of 322 N. Gerona St. His body was ordered removed to a mortuary in Alhambra. Young was one of six youngsters hurt when the driver, Larry Dean Ball, 16, of Arcadia, piled a new expensive car into a drainage ditch. Injured, all seriously, were Ball, Russell Kordell, 14, 122 Coral St., Balboa Island; Bill Fisk, 11, and Robert Fisk, 14, both of 435 Heliotrope, Corona del Mar, and Patrick Young, 13, brother of the fatally-injured Police reported today that those who had gone on the barbecue were contacted and stated that the girl spoke of being homesick, although last reports failed to find at the girl had returned to her home in Concord. Only other clue to the disappearance was supplied in a hint from police and the girl's sister-law, Mrs. Robert F. Linville, when they commented that Lorraine could possibly have eloped with a boy from Pittsburg, Calif., simply described as "Pete." Tonight's the night, and Barney Jordan, Chairman of the Committee sponsoring the benefit first-bowing of "The Private War of Major Benson" at the Fox Theater at 8:30 p.m., states that a few cats are still available and can be purchased at either the Fox office or McCoy's Pharmacy. Stars of radio, stage, television and motion pictures to be present in this evening performance are Britton Heston, male lead in the picture; William Demarest, a supplying player and Milburn Stone, who plays the part of the general tonight's film. Others include Award Pine, producer; Frank Crosby, in the leading role from carvey"; Bob Crosby and his aging star daughter, 6-year-old,athy Crosby. The Anaheim Union High School will be at the entrance at 8:15 p.m. and will play military music all show-time. BANK DEBITS Bank debits Friday totaled $137,919.95 according to compilation made today by local banks. Marines Nabbed Here On Car-Theft Charge Two EI Toro Marines were nabbed by local police here at about 3:30 a.m. yesterday and held to appear on a charge of grand theft auto today in Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court. The men were Onelcimo Albert Gentry, and Edward Casaus, both 18, who were found in possession of a new, 4-door sedan driving east on Center street near Placentia avenue, the same car that had been reported stolen by Newport police several hours earlier. The stolen car was located by Sgt. Howard Whitney and Officer L. G. Latham. NAVY SECRETARY TALKS 40,000 See Los Alamitos Air Show Wind Up National Model Plane Meet LOS ALAMITOS AIR STATION Los Alamitos, (OCNS) — Winding up the 1955 National Model Airplanes championships distinguished guests on the ground and in the air, gave thrills to a crowd of 40,000 spectators, yesterday at the Naval Air Station, Los Alamitos. Presenting trophies to top winner of the championship meet held at the Naval Air Station for the past week were the following dignitaries: Secretary of the Navy, Charles S. Thomas, Rear Admiral Daniel B. Gallery, USN, Chief of the Naval Reserve Training; Vice-Admiral Harold M. Martin, USN, Commander Aircraft Pacific and Captain Joe Paschal, USN, Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Station, Los Alamitos. Also on hand to present trophies were the beautiful Hilevi Rombin, Miss Universe of 1956 and Marla English of Paramount Pictures. In a short talk to over 2,000 model airplane contestants, Secretary of the Navy Thomas addressed them as "young ladies and gentlemen, the future leaders of our country." In the air, a Navy twin-jet F-7-U Cutless, manned by Lt. Billie Phillips of Dallas, Texas, thrilled the crowd with his aerial tactics. Carrier Airgroup 5, from the Naval Air Station, Mirimar, staged a mock attack on the airfield. The mammoth airshow came to a fitting climax as Navy's ace jet demonstration team, The Blue Angels, streamed by in formation aerobatics with blue and red papers trailing from their wing tips.