anaheim-bulletin 1959-05-07

RULE MANSLAU The B Orange County Plain Dealer 24 Pages in 2 Sections Vol. XXXVI, No. 238 Anaheim, California Library Gets Top Priority In $33 Million Program The proposed grand total of all improvements under the new city Capital Improvements Program has come to an estimated $32,964,435 after sub-committee recommendations were made. The original cost of the proposed 10-year improvement program was expected to be closer to $20 million. Included for improvements under the plan, which is now expected to be spread out over a period of some 16 years to meet the jacked-up goals and utilities public works. Magnolia. Two other branch libraries were recommended by Public Buildings Chairman Art Grey. 2. Six electrical power substations valued at $4,175,00; a 60-million-gallon open water reservoir as well as connected developments valued at $6,578,00, for a total of $12,794,00 as recommended by Chairman Bruce Cook. 3. A new headquarters station and two new sub-stations for the Fire Department, the headquarters valued at $270,000, by Mrs. of land for the future uses de Warren Ashleigh, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Comm said that acquiring land is at ent the "A-1 priority." Yesterday's meeting was a liminary one designed to presentative proposals for Capita provement and the findings the various committee men Working on the basis of a pro 240 million population by the 1980, the various citizens co tees based their recommend The proposed grand total of all improvements under the new city Capital Improvements Program has come to an estimated $32,964,435 after sub-committee recommendations were made. The original cost of the proposed 10-year improvement program was expected to be closer to $20 million. Included for improvements under the plan, which is now expected to be spread out over a period of some 16 years to meet the jack-up costs, are utilities, public works, parks and recreation, public safety and public buildings. Sub-committee priority ratings as tentatively advanced by committee chairmen at the Tuesday afternoon meeting in City Council Chambers included the following: 1. A new main library of 60,000 square feet to be located in the proposed new civic center site at Palm and Broadway, and one branch library at Broadway and Magnolia. Two other branch libraries were recommended by Public Buildings Chairman Art Grey. 2. Stx electrical power substations valued at $4,175,000; a 60-million-gallon open water reservoir as well as connected developments valued at $6,578,000, for a total of $12,794,000 as recommended by Chairman Bruce Cook. 3. A new headquarters station and two new sub-stations for the Fire Department, the headquarters valued at $270,000, by Mrs. Helen Bouck, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, as well as two more non-priority sub-stations. 4. Street construction valued at $1,637,500 as advanced by Chairman of the Public Works Committee Royal Marten. These were listed as tentative priorities, although the greatest immediate need was agreed upon by all present to be the acquisition of land for the future uses described Warren Ashleigh, Chairman of Parks and Recreation Commission said that acquiring land is at ent the "A-1 priority." Yesterday's meeting was a preliminary one designed to provide tentative proposals for Capita provement and the findings of various committee members working on the basis of a pro-240 million population by the 1980, the various citizens committees based their recommendation upon future as well as needs. Their findings indicate in many spheres present fact are far from sufficient, andcluded that the future must be met with careful planning. City Manager Keith M emphasized that the nearly million estimate of proposed provements would be spread a longer period of time than nally bargained for, to abo blow of making payment quite likely many of the coeetee's submissions would see relative way, be considered uries, and either be put off later date or removed from list of necessary improvements together. That the city is in dire improvement was solidly lished by committee lead Michigan Employes Miss Payday Today LANSING, Mich. (UFI) — Nearly 26,000 state employees, including the governor, missed a payday today because of a deadlock between Democratic Gov. G. Mennen Williams and Senate Republicans over money problems. For Williams it was his first missed payday in more than 10 years as Michigan's chief executive. But for his crisis-heavy state it was the third time in a week that the government failed to meet payroll obligations. The governor's $862.07 bi-weekly check was among 26,944 checks totaling $4,080,198 which were impounded because Williams and GOP lawmakers — who agree payless paydays could be avoided — could not agree on the right formula for preventing them. The $22,500-a-year governor hoped the Senate would act today to cash in the veterans' trust fund so checks could be distributed Friday. Both Republicans and Democrats agree on the necessity for a new tax to meet rising expenses. Williams wants to use the money from the trust fund to tide the state over until a new tax is levied. Judge Dismisses Burglary Charge Against Stanton Police Sergeant Judge Fred Butler yesterday in Anaheim - Fullerton Municipal Court dismissed a complaint against Stanton Police Sgt. Donald Jones, arrested Apr. 23 and charged with burglarizing Chief E. W. Patrick's desk. Judge Butler dismissed the case following taking of testimony at the preliminary hearing because he felt sufficient evidence was He joined the Stanton force Jan. 1, and for a month and a half was acting sergeant on the night shift two days a week. Jones' preliminary hearing began yesterday morning before Judge Max Ellason. However, Ellason disqualified himself because of his prior association with the District Attorney's office as a deputy counsel. The Strategic Air C (SAC) will put a popio bomber fleet on const borne alert in the future ante its retaliator against destruction on tha by Russian missiles in war. Can Reach Russi Armed with both H-bo Against Stanton Police Sergeant Judge Fred Butler yesterday in Anaheim - Fullerton Municipal Court dismissed a complaint against Stanton Police Sgt. Donald Jones, arrested Apr. 23 and charged with burglarizing Chief E. W. Patrick’s desk. Judge Butler dismissed the case following taking of testimony at the preliminary hearing because he felt sufficient evidence was lacking to bind Jones over to Superior Court to face arraignment. Chief Patrick signed a burglary complaint against the 28-year-old acting sergeant, and Sheriff’s investigator James Broadbelt arrested Jones Thursday evening, Apr. 23. Jones posted a $1,000 bond and was released. He joined the Stanton force Jan. 1, and for a month and a half was acting sergeant on the night shift two days a week. Jones’ preliminary hearing began yesterday morning before Judge Max Ellason. However, Ellason disqualified himself because of his prior association with the District Attorney’s office as a deputy counsel. Jones claimed he was the victim of Stanton’s boiling political pot. Handling prosecution was Dep. District Attorney Dave Bock. Defense counsel was Ray Vincent. Chief Patrick was reported “out of town all day” this morning when the Bulletin phoned him for comment. NEWS OF THE WORLD IN BRIEF JUPITER READY FOR COMBAT DUTY CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (UPI)—A hand-tooled Army Jupiter made a successful 1,500-mile test hop Wednesday night and convinced its makers that the intermediate range missile is finally ready for combat duty. CHURCHILL LEAVES, ERA ENDS WASHINGTON (UPI)—An historic era at the White House ends today, Sir Winston Churchill leaves. No one associated closely with the 94-year-old former British prime minister these last few days expected him to return. And from President Eisenhower down to the cooks and butlers, there was genuine sadness over his leaving. MEN TRAPPED WHEN BUILDING COLLAPSES JERICHO, N.Y. (UPI)—The roof of a factory building under construction collapsed today and a number of workmen were reported trapped inside. Reports from the scene said rescue workers were having difficulty in getting to the trapped men but several persons were reported taken from the wreckage. HERTER SPEAKS TO NATION TONIGHT WASHINGTON (UPI)—Secretary of State Christian A. Herter reports to the nation tonight on Allied strategy for the foreign ministers’ conference with Russia in Geneva next week. His speech will be carried live from 9 to 9:30 p.m. on the NBC and CBS TV networks and will be shown from 10 to 10:30 p.m. on ABC TV. All radio networks will carry the address live. 480 TEENAGE WORKERS Ask Scholars DALLAS, Tex. (UPI)—Dallas Parent-Teacher Association Council, alarmed over crease in teenage marriages among Dallas children, voted Wednesday that separate schools for married students. The PTA acted after disclosed a sharp increase number of school marriages turned up one 12-year-old 13-year-old married steward. The report also said have been dropped fr SLAUGHTER IN DICE Bulletin EST 1923 Anaheim Daily-Herald Anaheim, California, Thursday, May 7, 1959 Phone PR 4-7870 TEN CENTS Priority Program and for the future uses desired. Ken Ashleigh, Chairman of the s and Recreation Committee, that acquiring land is at presthe "A-1 priority." Today's meeting was a premary one designed to present active proposals for Capital Imment and the findings of various committee members. king on the basis of a projected million population by the year ,the various citizens commitbased their recommendations RODNEY (BUD) COULSON ... seeks school post Fred Astaire TV Show Wins Nine 'Emmys' HOLLYWOOD (UPI) — Fred Astaire, believing the "old dad" nickname he hung on himself, let his famous dancing feet do the celebrating Wednesday night after his stunning sweep of nine television "Emmy" awards. "A great night for old dad," cracked the skinny Astaire when he accepted one of the awards given him by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He will be 60 Sunday. And then Fred showed the young fellows how to celebrate by RODNEY (BUD) COULSON ... seeks school post Rodney Coulson Seeks Post as AUHS Trustee Rodney "Bud" Coulson, 2454 W. Broadway, has announced his candidacy for the Anaheim Union High School Board of Trustees. The election is May 19. Coulson has been active in PTA work for 23 years and has worked with people most of his life. A native of Lake Forest, Illinois, he is a graduate of Northwestern University's Journalism School. After moving to California in 1948 he worked as Manager of Radio Station KBUC in Corona and in 1950 was appointed Public Relations Director of KFI-TV and KFI-Radio in Los Angeles. He has served as guest lecturer at the University of Southern California, and in April 1955 joined the Walt Disney organization as a member of the Public Relation's Division of Disneyland, Inc. He moved to Anaheim in June of 1955. Father of four chilren, he has served in various capacities on PTA boards for the majority of his 23 years in the field. In the 1957-58 school year he was President of Brookhurst Jr. High's PTA and is presently concluding his term as Vice President and Program Chairman for the Western High School PTA. Coulson is presently a member of the Boy Scouts of America, American Field Service for Foreign Exchange Students, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Anaheim Rotary Club and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. HOLLYWOOD (UPI) — Fred Astraire, believing the "old dad" nickname he hung on himself, let his famous dancing feet do the celebrating Wednesday night after his stunning sweep of nine television "Emmy" awards. "A great night for old dad," cracked the skinny Astraire when he accepted one of the awards given him by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He will be 60 Sunday. And then Fred showed the young fellows how to celebrate by joining a crowd of television and movie personalities at the Palladium and dancing with Barrie Chase, his co-star on the "Evening with Fred Astraire" show that earned him the awards, and with blonde beauty Kim Novak. Astraire, whose sophisticated dances brought him stardom on Broadway and motion pictures, won each award for which he had been nominated, including best actor of 1958 in a single performance. Pickets On Hand A total of about 60 pickets, many dressed in formal attire, paraded in front of the Moulin Rouge in Hollywood and at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York and the Mayflower Hotel in Washington during the ceremonies. Sections of the hour-and-a-half nationally televised program were beamed from all three spots. The biggest winner next to Astaire was the Irish drama "Little Moon of Alban" which took four awards, including the best actress in a single performance award, for its star, Julie Harris. There were a number of two-Emmy winning shows, including Perry Mason, Peter Gunn, Dinah Shore and Jack Benny. The only Westerns garnering awards were Maverick, named the best oat-burner, and Gun-smoke, in which Dennis (Chester) Weaver won an Emmy as best supporting actor in a series. Among the networks, NBC nearly swept the field by collecting 27 Emmys, CBS won 12 and ABC one. Playhouse 90, expected to be a big winner, won only one award—the bet dramatic series of one hour or longer. In the news category, the team of Chet Huntley and David (Continued on Page A-4, Col. 5) Steel Union Warns Workers Will Strike Steel Union Warns Workers Will Strike NEW YORK (UPI) — A union official said today the nation's steel workers are firmly behind the United Steelworkers' demands and would take whatever steps are necessary to win a new agreement. John Murray, speaking to reporters before entering a negotiating session with Jones and Laughlin Steel Co., cautioned the public and industry not to underestimate the solidarity of the steel workers or their determination to win a better contract. "We will get what we want eventually," Murray said, "and we will strike if that is necessary to enforce our contract demands." Murray, a cousin of the late Phil Murray who organized the steel workers in the late 1930s, is director of the union's District 16 in Pittsburgh. David J. McDonald, president of the union, Wednesday declined to be drawn into any discussion of a strike this year. McDonald said "we are not a strike-happy union and we want to reach an agreement before the July 1 strike deadline." Union spokesmen today said steel workers were surprised by the industry's announcement that it already is mapping strategy to meet any strike plan that the union might put into effect. 480 TEENAGE WEDDINGS Ask Schools for Married Students DALLAS, Tex. (UPI) — The Dallas Parent-Teachers Association Council, alarmed over an increase in teenage marriages and pregnancies among Dallas school children, voted Wednesday to ask that separate schools be set up for married students. The PTA acted after a survey disclosed a sharp increase in the number of school marriages and turned up one 12-year-old and two 13-year-old married students. The report also said 144 girls have been dropped from school because of pregnancy. Officials reported 480 marriages this year compared with 286 in 1937—up 41 per cent. The figure is about 2 per cent of the total high school enrollment. Superintendent of Schools W.T. White released the information after the council asked for a survey. He made no recommendations, but said he was "rather surprised" at the increase. White disclosed that married students still in school have 72 children. The PTA council said it would make its recommendation for separate schools to the school board. It also voted to ask Dr. White to prohibit married students from participating in extra-curricular activities at the schools. In 1953, the Dallas School System rescinded its ban on school attendance for married students and granted them full participation after a state court ruled the ban illegal. In September of that year 72 married students entered school. Police said they counted the checks but of them have been returned. The tedious process of for fingerprints on began today. However, they weren't too hopeful bandits — "real professors wore gloves." Meanwhile, a three-fourth from the Los Angeles Office completed sketches of the two sub-descriptions supplied by messengers and a Fullan who was a witness to holdup. The artists and few returned to Los Angeles day afternoon to cool different drawings in postite" of each suspect. Until the report of the rived at police had Capt. Herb Curtis had were no leads in the case or not the two gunned same men who held up bank and escaped yesterday is not known. In the Fullerton house away car was spotted tance by one of the m The Orangefair Shop The victim, Larry Sha Casa Grande St., An police a full description unable to obtain the ber. DICKSON CASE GG Woman Beats Murder Charge By Orange County News Service Frieda Dickson, 42-year-old mother of three, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter at about 10:17 p.m. Wednesday by a Superior Court jury of six men and six women. The decision by the jury came after approximately 10 hours of actual deliberation. The panel had returned three times during the day and night for instructions by the Judge on murder in the second degree, manslaughter, and intent. Mrs. Dickson, accused of murdering her husband, Morris Dean, 36, with a bullet fired by a high-powered hunting rifle Jan. 18, burst into tears after the verdict was announced. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert S. Coale, daily spectators during the two-week trial, rushed up to the woman and put their arms around her. The slender, blonde-haired housewife, even though convicted, was found guilty of a lesser charge than had been asked by the prosecution. Although indicating he did not seek the death penalty, Deputy District Attorney DeWitte Chatterjee BEATS MURDER CHARGE — Frieda Dickson, accused of murdering her husband, Morris Dean, early this year, is seen in the arms of her parents minutes after a Superior Court jury announced an "involuntary manslaughter" verdict. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert S. Coale, daily attended the two-week jury trial. (OCNS Photo by Fred Thibault) Find Checks From Fullerton Holdup FULLERTON (OCNS) — Approximately a third of the $20,223.89 stolen by two gunmen from two J. C. Penney Co. bank messengers in the Orangefair Shopping Center parking lot Monday afternoon has been recovered. Tied with a rubber band, dozens of checks totaling $7,834.44 were found by Fullerton detectives in a pay locker in Los Angeles Union Station Depot Wednesday afternoon. The tipoff came Wednesday morning when a crudely-lettered envelope was received by the Penney Co. It contained only a key bearing the locker number and a note with the words, "Union Depot." Police said they have not counted the checks but believe all of them have been returned. The tedious process of searching for fingerprints on the checks began today. However, police said they weren't too hopeful since the bandits — "real professionals" — probably wore gloves. Meanwhile, a three-man team from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office completed preliminary sketches of the two suspects from descriptions supplied by the bank and a Fullerton woman. SILVER BONUS JUMPS TO $277.50 Next week's Silver Bonus Jackpot will be $277.50 after this week's winner had reportedly moved. When Harold Botts of Botts Nursery, 1228 West Lincoln Ave., called at the home of Mrs. Paula Salgado, 917 N. Zeyn, he discovered she no longer lived at that address. Mrs. Salgado may pick up her consolation check for $5 at the offices of the Anaheim Bulletin, 253 S. Lemon. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert S. Coale, daily spectators during the two-week trial, rushed up to the woman and put their arms around her. The slender, blonde-haired housewife, even though convicted, was found guilty of a lesser charge than had been asked by the prosecution. Although indicating he did not seek the death penalty, Deputy District Attorney DeWitte Chatterton had asked a murder in the first-degree conviction. Probation Hearing Set Mrs. Dickson, of 12388 Lampson, Garden Grove, will appear again before Superior Judge Robert Gardner, who presided over the case, May 28, for her probation hearing and sentencing. Under the California Penal Code, the possible punishment for involuntary manslaughter is up to 10 years in prison. The judgment, however, will be rendered by the judge after he considers a report by the Orange County Probation Department. A major portion of the defense was concentrated on the character of Dean Dickson, a painting contractor, who reportedly mistreated the woman, stepped out with other women, used dope, and passed bogus checks. The defense had contended that the woman was finally driven to the killing and that in reality she was only attempting to frighten him into leaving their Garden Grove home the night of Jan. 18. She feared the victim, a former mental patient, it was stressed by attorneys Joseph Armstrong and Eugene McPherson, both defending the woman. Woman Blacked Out A psychiatrist had testified that the defendant had been in a subconscious state when she fired the fatal bullet, which struck the victim in the side, as he lay in bed. The woman had reportedly blacked out when she fired the fatal bullet. On the other hand, Deputy District Attorney Chatterton had contended that the woman, on the night of the shooting, had no reason to shoot him. If she had wanted to, she could have left the home at anytime, he argued. Her husband had given her no provocation for the act, claimed Chatterton. Mrs. Dickson willingly walked into the room, picked up the rifle from a closet after arguing with the victim, he explained. The woman reportedly fired the weapon after Dickson had taunted her, said he didn't love her. Police said they have not counted the checks but believe all of them have been returned. The tedious process of searching for fingerprints on the checks began today. However, police said they weren't too hopeful since the bandits — "real professionals" — probably wore gloves. Meanwhile, a three-man team from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office completed preliminary sketches of the two suspects from descriptions supplied by the bank messengers and a Fullerton woman who was a witness to the daring holdup. The artists and investigators returned to Los Angeles Wednesday day afternoon to coordinate the different drawings into a "composite" of each suspect. Until the report of the key arrived at police headquarters, Capt. Herb Curtis had said there were no leads in the case. Whether or not the two gunmen are the same men who held up an Ontario bank and escaped with $60,000 yesterday is not known. In the Fullerton holdup, a getaway car was spotted from a distance by one of the messengers in the Orangefair Shopping Center. The victim, Larry Shaw, 21, of 1150 Casa Grande St., Anaheim, gave police a full description but was unable to obtain the license number. INDEX Amusements B-11, 12 Classified B-12, 13, 14, 15 Comics B-10 County B-6 Dear Abby A-3 Editorial B-9 Obituaries A-4 Orange County News B-1 Picture Page B-8 Radio-TV B-11 Sheinwold B-11 Society A-6, 7 Sports B-4, 5 Stocks and Bonds A-4 TV in Review A-2 Weather Roundup A-4 Nursery, 1228 West Lincoln Ave., called at the home of Mrs. Paula Salgado, 917 N. Zeyn, he discovered she no longer lived at that address. Mrs. Salgado may pick up her consolation check for $5 at the offices of the Anaheim Bulletin, 253 S. Lemon. Weather Mostly sunny today and Friday but early morning fog or low clouds. Little temperature change. High today about 80, low tonight 56. AIRLINER RELEASED Iraq Frees Plane Jets Forced Down ROME (UPI)—Iraqi authorities today released an Alitalia airliner forced down by jet fighters in Baghdad Wednesday. A spokesman for the airline said the DOB, with 21 passengers aboard, was allowed to take off early today for Beirut. It will continue from there to Athens and Rome. "All passengers left with the plane," the spokesman said. He added that the nationalities of the passengers were not known, but it was reliably reported four of them were Americans. The plane was in Baghdad for 27 hours. The spokesman said the airline did not know the reason the jets forced the plane to land in Baghdad. Officials of Alitalia Airlines said Italian diplomats have taken up the case with Iraqi authorities, but so far they have been unable to obtain an explanation of the government's reasons for forcing the plane down. The line's Baghdad representative reported that local authorities ordered the plane to land "because of a ban on flights over Iraqi territory." Alitalia spokesmen here said, however, no such ban had been reported to the line's operations office.