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Noted Architect Complications Following Emergency Surgery Blamed for Death of Designer PHOENIX (UPI) — World-famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 89, founder of the modern school of building craftsmanship and storm center of artistic controversy most of his life, died today in St. Joseph's Hospital. The "rebellious old gentleman," as friends referred to him in his later years, succumbed following an emergency operation Monday for treatment of an intestinal tract obstruction. He had responded well to the surgery, his doctor said, but apparently his age made recovery impossible. Critics often disputed whether Wright was the greatest American architect of the 20th century but all agreed he certainly was the most famous for his individualistic style—a blending of precision machine-age lines with nature's living forms in stone, steel, wood or glass. Wright maintained a home and school called Taliesin West on the desert near here, although he normally spent his summers in Wisconsin where he built a spacious, low, native-stone, rambling house named Taliesin—Welsh for "radiant brow"—at Spring Green during his mid-years. He is survived by his widow, Olgivanna; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Gardner, Phoenix, and Mrs. Catherine Baxter, Menlo Park, Calif., four sons, Lloyd of FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT ... death claims Anaheim Hospital Offered for Sale Wright maintained a home and school called Talliesin West on the desert near here, although he normally spent his summers in Wisconsin where he built a spacious, low, native-stone, rambling house named Talliesin—Welsh for "radiant brow"—at Spring Green during his mid-years. He is survived by his widow, Olgivanna; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Gardner, Phoenix, and Mrs. Catherine Baxter, Menlo Park, Calif., four sons, Lloyd of Los Angeles, John of Delmar, Calif., David of Phoenix, and Robert of Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Maginal Barney, New York. Private services will be held at his home here, then the body will be taken to Spring Green, Wis., for another service in Hillside Chapel of Richardson Mortuary. Dates and times for the services have not been set. Miss Baxter was contacted by United Press International at the home of her parents in Menlo Park. "We didn't know. When did he die?" she asked. "Walt, I'll tell the family." Miss Baxter later said that the world had noted "the passing of a great individual who had contributed much to architecture and design." "His books have said practically all there is to say about himself," she said. "His was a full life in which he certainly contributed more to others than most individuals are gifted to do. He was a great man." His doctor said Wright died at 8:45 a.m. p.s.t. of "complications resulting from the operation." He entered the hospital last Saturday. A Life Of Battle Both artistically and personally, Wright's life was with the contemporary schools of thought. And he captured acclaim abroad long before his own country recognized him as a "titanic force" in building design through the American Institute of Architects. Some regarded him as a master builder, a genius with boundless ability. Others believed him to be theatrical, denouncing his style as uncouth and inhuman and without any sympathetic alliance with true culture. But gradually he won acceptance of such "rightisms" as window-less bathrooms and kitchens, heating through the floor and the abandonment of unnecessary curves and superficial ornament. His fame developed slowly, but then skyrocketed when the Wright-designed Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Anaheim Hospital Offered for Sale To Osteopaths There are only two hospitals in the County in which osteopaths may take their patients. With this thought in mind, the owner of the Anaheim Community Hospital has put the facilities up for sale for an osteopathic hospital. Anaheim Community operated in the city for more than 30 years as the only medical facility in the area. Recently it went out of business. The hospital, complete with all equipment and beds is on the market for $165,000. Prospective owners need only $25,000 to make a down payment. The hospital located at 188 N. Claudina St., is on a 7,500 square foot lot giving room for expansion, the owner said. Since the property is clear, the owner will set payments of $1,000 a month which will include six per cent interest. For further particulars, interested prospective owners may contact Samuel Newman, broker, 4231 Cloverdale Ave., Los Angeles 38, or phone CR 4-5811. Anaheim Police Check Two Burglary Reports Two burglaries were reported to Anaheim police yesterday with cash losses estimated at $160 after the thieves apparently entered both homes through rear windows. The first incident reported was by Caroline P. Paxton of 703 N. Lemon St., who told police no one had access to her apartment except a woman with whom she was staying. Police discovered a bedroom window partly open where entry may have been made. $80 in cash was taken along with a red leather billfold and two coin purses. Adenauer Says Will Pattern After deGaulle BONN, Germany (UPI)—cellor Konrad Adenauer intends to be a strong federal presider on the pattern of his new French President Charles Gaulle, political sources said day. Until now the West German presidency has been mainly symbolic and ceremonial oaths. But apparently De Gaulle has ennounced the German leader ideas though Adenauer was once plicious of his motives. Informed sources said Adenauer is fascinated by the manner which De Gaulle managed to above party politics by becoming president yet retained the critical powers in his own hand. French presidency had virgin no political powers until Gaulle took over. Adenauer was undertook have ordered the Interior Ministry try to prepare a detailed stupefy the possible powers of the dency if it were occupied by strong man. This move coincided with the opposition Socialist Party's decision to name Schmid as its presidential date. In the first instance, Adenauer intimates reported, he wants determine precisely to what extent Schmid could block the amendment if he were elected president. Schmid opposes the pr government's policies. Garden One of By UPI A Garden Grove man is one seven American test pilots c to become the nation's astronauts. It was reported Navy Lt. Scott Carpenter Garden Grove, now based at Air Force Base, Va., had NEWS OF THE WORLD IN BRIEF TRUMAN BLASTS HYSTERIA IN GOVERNMENT LOS ANGELES (UPI)—Former President Harry S. Truman blasted what he termed hysteria in government in a talk before an overflow crowd at UCLA Wednesday. Many false charges are made against individuals under the cloak of congressional immunity, the former chief executive told a crowd of 2,000 at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus. UNION FAVORS RED CHINA TRADE SEATTLE (UPI)—The International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union was on record today favoring resumption of U.S. trade with Red China and reunification of Germany. Delegates approved resolutions on the subjects here Wednesday during the 13th biennial convention. SAILORS CREDITED WITH SAVING SUBMARINE YOKOSUKA, Japan (UPI)—Two American sailors were credited today with saving their partially submerged submarine after a U.S. destroyer rammed it during maneuvers in the Western Pacific last Sunday. A spokesman at Youtsuka Port, the Navy's headquarters in Japan said the men "were instrumental" in locating a gash in the after section of the submarine Raton and isolating it to prevent further flooding. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY ANAHEIM CALIF. itect . Frank Lloyd W. The Bull Orange County Plain Dealer EST. 1923 B Pages in Sections Vol. XXXVI, No. 214 Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 9, 1959 JURY HEARS O denauer Says fill Pattern fter deGaulle DONN, Germany (UPI)—Chan- Garden Grove Man Chosen One of Seven 'Spacemen' By UPI A Garden Grove man is one of seven American test pilots chosen to become the nation's first astronauts. It was reported today. Navy Lt. Scott Carpenter, 33, Garden Grove, now based at Lang-Air Force Base, Va., had been them before today was that all were eager to make the team, all are married, are graduates of a military test pilot school, hold the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science, have 1,500 hours of flying time, are under 40, and are no more than five feet 11 inches tall. for the historic mission that selection of the final team was difficult. Which of the seven will be Mercury Pilot No. 1 will not be known until the day the first U.S. manned satellite is launched some time in 1961. He will be the one judged by flight surgeons to SILVER BONUS GOES TO $210 Next week's Silver Bonus Award will be $210 after this week's winner won half the jackpot. When William A. Sowder of Weber's Book Store called at the home of Rosalyn I. Hickman, 315 E. Wilhelmina, she presented a sales slip under $5, giving her $155, or half of the Bonus award. Cypress Boy Killed A One of Seven Spacemen By UPI A Garden Grove man is one of seven American test pilots chosen to become the nation's first astronauts, it was reported today. Navy Lt. Scott Carpenter, 33, Garden Grove, now based at Lang-Air Force Base, Va., had been kicked for training to ride a rocket-stored Project Mercury vehicle to orbit around the earth. The space candidate's wife, nine, 30, lives with their children, totty; 9; Jay, 7; Kristen 3, and induce 2 at Garden Grove. The seven men are the so-called Cressy Astronauts, the team of King Navy and Air Force tests being trained for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's manned satellite program known as Project Mercury. The team members — identities have been kept secret until today about all that was known about them before today was that all were eager to make the team, all are married, are graduates of a military test pilot school, hold the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in engineering or physical science, have 1,500 hours of flying time, are under 40, and are no more than five feet 11 inches tall. The seven were picked from 55 volunteers, all so highly qualified for the historic mission that selection of the final team was difficult. Which of the seven will be Mercury Pilot No. 1 will not be known until the day the first U.S. manned satellite is launched some time in 1961. He will be the one judged by flight surgeons to be in the best form, physically and psychologically, on launching day. The chosen pilot will keep his rendezvous with space in a special capsule equipped to re-enter the atmosphere and land safely at a predetermined place. He will be blasted into orbit 100 to 150 miles above the earth by an intercontinental ballistic missile. After whirling around the earth for about 24 hours, the capsule will be started down by reverse rockets built into it. In the atmosphere it will be slowed by one parachute and lowered to a safe landing by another. Retains Control The pilot will be able to control the capsule in orbital flight or rely on automatic control as he pleases. He will lie on a couch which will support him safely against forces many times greater than gravity during blastoff. The capsule will contain food and water and oxygen sufficient for the pilot's brief stay in space. The temperature will be carefully regulated. The pilot's reactions will be observed and reported to tracking stations by radio. A dozen of the capsules, incorporating every safety device scientists have been able to think up, have been ordered from the McDonnell Aircraft Corp. They will be tested thoroughly before launching day. Cypress Boy Killed At Struck by Automobile CYPRESS (OCNS) — The fatal traffic fatality since the incorporation of Cressy three years ago occurred late yesterday afternoon as a six-year-old boy was killed when a car struck him as he in front of the vehicle on his cycle, police said. Dead is Jerry Kent Flanagan 6201 Ball Rd., Cypress. Police #OCNS the driver of the car, Jos Spagnoletti, 38, of Gardena is being held. Officers said there appeared to be no negligence. Spagnoletti told police the youth cut front of him before he had chance to reduce speed apperably. The boy was reportedly broadside, carried on the front of the car, and dropped to the pavement when the car skidded to stop. The officers said he died the way to the hospital. His body was taken to Bus Park Mortuary. Weather Night and early morning low clouds but mostly sunny late mornings through afternoon today and Friday. Little temperature change. High today near 75, low tonight 54. d Wright Dies bulletin Anaheim Daily-Herald April 9, 1959 Phone PR 4-7870 TEN CENTS Oilman Tells of Paying $28,000 for Watches SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Several Star Chamber meetings of four county Supervisors to discuss the Oilman Tells of Paying $28,000 for Watches SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Several Star Chamber meetings of four county Supervisors to discuss the American Marine Exploration contract were related Wednesday by Supervisor Cy Featherly in testimony at the Joel Ogle trial. Ogle is accused of misconduct. Japanese Prince Takes Bride In Formal Ceremony BY LEROY HANSEN United Press International TOKYO (UPI) — Crown Prince Akihito takes his bride today. The 25-year-old heir to the Japanese imperial throne and pretty, Michiko Shoda, 24, daughter of a rich commoner, will marry in a 15-minute Shinto ceremony at 2 p.m. p.s.t. A weather report predicting showers for the morning and evening failed to dampen the excited spirits of the Japanese people. There was a good chance the rain would hold off for the wedding procession through Tokyo this afternoon. The bride-to-be and the prince saw each other Wednesday night at the prince's Togu Palace for a wedding eve celebration. They showed off gifts ranging from a pigeon-blood ruby necklace from Burma to a batch of strawberries from a farmer in Italy. The imperial household agency made a last-ditch attempt to minimize the precedent-shattering effects of the marriage of a prince to a commoner by saying such an event had occurred before. But it could give no specific instances and hardly anybody bought it. The Japanese people preferred to believe love had won out over tradition. The slim, black-haired Michiko returned to her home in south Tokyo after the party Wednesday night for a few hours of nervous sleep before arising this morning to start elaborate preparations for an elaborate wedding day. in office, particularly in influencing the supervisors to grant 50-year exclusive tideland oil drilling contract to American Marine on Feb. 14, 1956. Punishment, if found guilty of the Grand Jury accusation, is removal from office. Another witness, Wesley West, president of American Marine, told of how he buys gold wrist watches from Tiffany's in New York, at $28,000 for a two-dozen lot. He testified that he had given Ogle one of these watches in October, 1956. Prosecuting Attorney DeWitt Chatterton showed West an invoice from Tiffany's to West for $28,000 for 24 watches, and asked the multimillionaire oilman if he remembered this purchase. "Well, I'm not sure if I do. I have bought several two-dozen lots of those watches, but the prices keep going up. Seems to me they are costing about $32,000 for two-dozen now," West explained. West said he was unable to describe a $830 rifle he had given Ogle in October, 1957, because he had never seen it. "I just picked up the phone and ordered it, with instructions that it be delivered as a Christmas present," West said. Featherly and Supervisor William Hirstein denied any undue pressure put upon them by Ogle to approve the American Marine contract. Featherly said he, Hirstein, Supervisor Ralph McFadden, and the late Supervisor Heinz Kaiser had met several times with Ogle in late 1955 to discuss the negotiations that culminated on Feb. 14, 1956, with the approval of the contract by a 4 to 1 vote. Supervisor Chairman Willis Warner voted against it. Featherly said that Warner had declined his invitation to discuss the proposed contract with other supervisors at a meeting held sometime the last two weeks before Feb. 14, 1956, in Kaiser's office. Featherly's testimony painted a conflicting picture of the circum- Union Forces Mobilize To Halt Unemployment By WILLIAM J. EATON United Press International WASHINGTON (UPI) — Organized labor's leadership, with a mandate from the rank-and-file, went to work today to mobilize union forces for a war on unemployment. AFL-CIO president George Meany summoned about 600 top union officers and labor lobbyists to discuss battle plans at an all-day legislative meeting. Meany said Wednesday's giant rally here to focus national attention on problems of America's 4,362,000 jobless workers was a big success. The 7,000 delegates to the mass conference on unemployment approved resolutions calling for action by the federal government to reduce unemployment. AFL-CIO vice president Joseph A. Beirne said the mass meeting probably inspired Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson to propose a federal commission to study the jobless problem. The big rally was marred somewhat by the illness from food poisoning of more than 100 Ohio delegates, who attributed the attacks to a turkey dinner or water aboard a train Tuesday night. Twenty two were hospitalized, but none was in serious condition and all were to be released today. Meany indicated he would discuss with the union leaders how to encourage rank-and-file members to apply pressure on Congress for legislation supported by the AFL-CIO. Meany said he favors a massive letter-writing campaign as a starter.