anaheim-gazette 1950-05-08

Progress Week Follow your ANAHEIM GAZETTE for coverage in word and picture of the fourth annual Anaheim Civic Progress Week. Pictures on Pages 1, 2 and 11 today. VOLUME LXXIX FIVE CENTS ANAHEIM New Members Join Gazette Staff as Newspaper Begins Daily Publication; Carrier Boys Report ‘Good’ Sales Delivery Corps Opens Campaign On Home Front The daily Gazette has sent 20 “young merchants” from Anaheim’s younger set to serve carrier boys for the newspaper. The boys have been circulated among Anaheim homes for 10 days announcing the appearance of the paper—and solid subscriptions. They delivered the newspaper this afternoon and will come to handle the paper on routes have chosen. Llye Shafer, the subscript director, said this morning: boys are wonderful salesmen the 10 days preceding publication of the Gazette they sold almost subscriptions on a ‘sight unseen’ basis. That’s a pretty good commendation for the alertness persuasiveness of Anaheim. Newcomers and Veterans Will Publish Paper May 8, 1950, is something of a banner day in the 80 years history of the Anaheim Gazette. Today this newspaper moves into the daily publishing field—printing newspapers every afternoon except Saturday and Sunday. Publisher of the new daily Gazette is Theodore B. Kuchel, who has served as head of the weekly newspaper since the death of his father, Henry Kuchel, in 1935. For the 15 years previous to that time Mr. Kuchel was associated with his father in publishing the paper. Mr. Kuchel is a life-time resident of Anaheim. Read the story of the first issue of the Gazette in 1870. You'll find it in "Colony Quips" on the editorial page. The assistant publisher of the daily, Max Besler, is a newcomer to Anaheim. Mr. Besler is a native of Manhattan, Kansas, and a graduate of Kansas State College. After serving as editor of weekly and daily newspapers in the midwest, he became a Washington correspondent for Newsweek Magazine in 1939. In March 1941 he joined the Army and served for nearly five years. His military duty included service in the war department bureau of public relations; as assistant secretary of the general staff of the Army where as a lieutenant colonel, he functioned as an aide to the chief of staff and Gazette 'Boy' Wins Optimist Speech Contest Ronald Legg, 15, an Anaheim Gazette carrier boy and a freshman at Anaheim Union high school, won the Optimist-sponsored inter-area speakoff at Pomona Friday, May 5. The victory over competitors from Pomona, Ontario and Riverside means that Legg will represent the Anaheim Optimist Club at the district convention at Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 15. At Las Vegas, Legg will compete with six other area winners representing southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona. The winner at Las Vegas will go to the International Convention Speakoff at Atlantic City, New Jersey the week of June 21. Top three in the Atlantic City competition will be awarded scholarships. There are usually about 25 finalists entered in the International Speakoff, according to C. O. (Continued from Page 7) Baseball Flashes PITTSBURGH, May 8 (AP)—Brooklyn fought off a ninth-inning rally that included Ralph Kiner's fifth homer to turn back Pittsburgh, 7-5, today. Rookie Clarence Podbielan weakened with two out in the ninth and Jack Banta was called in to stop the Pirates. ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 8, 1950 Staff as Publication; Sales Delivery Corps Opens Campaign On Home Front The daily Gazette has selected young merchants" from among Anaheim's younger set to serve as older boys for the newspaper. Boys have been circulating among Anaheim homes for about days announcing the appearance of the paper—and solicitingscriptions. They delivered the newspaper afternoon and will continue handle the paper on routes they chosen. Face War If U.S. Reneges Truman Attacks Isolationists ABOARD TRUMAN TRAIN May 8 (AP)—President Truman, declared today that the decisions the United States makes in the months ahead will determine whether there will be "a third world war." In a talk to a train side crowd at Galesburg, Ill. the President assailed "isolationists" who would "let the rest of the world be swallowed up by communism." These men, Mr. Truman asserted, cannot "see beyond their noses." And forget "the terrible price" this country would have to pay for such a course. In a talk to a train side crowd at Galesburg, Ill., the President assailed "isolationists" who would "let the rest of the world be swallowed up by communism." These men, Mr. Truman asserted, cannot "see beyond their noses." And forget "the terrible price" this country would have to pay for such a course. "These same men who tell you we should economize by an isolationist policy," he said, "did the same thing after World War I and brought on "World War II." Warns of War We will have a third world war, if we "rengee" on our allies, Mr. Truman said, just as "Russia is reneging on her allies." Speaking on the fifth anniversary of his proclamation, of allied victory over Nazi Germany, the President devoted much of his first "whistle stop" speech to a warning on the critical foreign situation. Mr. Truman's talk was listed as an 'off the cuff' speech, but he read from notes. Defending his so-called "non-political" cross-country speaking trip, which has been assailed by some Republicans, Mr. Truman said he is making "a report to the people" as he has "every right" and "privilege" to do. He said he was making the trip to discuss issues and that he welcomed a discussion of "issues" and "not foolishness." A next world war he warned, would not be fought entirely on foreign soil. (Continued on Page 7) Wm. Renner Dies Friday A resident of Anaheim for 63 years, William E. Renner, of 517 South Los Angeles street, died Friday, May 5, at St. Josephs hospital in Orange. He was 70 years old. Mr. Renner was born August 24, 1879, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He came to Anaheim in September, 1887, where he lived with the exception of six years army service in the Philippines, until his death. Finishing school at 13, Mr. Renner went into the grocery business. AND ANOTHER POOR (BLANK) GETS BOOKED—An unidentified Sgt. Arthur Bowen, right, by Officer De Cook of the Anaheim got here early for the Baseball Circus of 1950 which is being held by the Anaheim American Legion post. Baseball Circus at La Palm Will Pick Ugliest Man in Causeing all the stir and the motion amongst the citizenry near and far. It seems that the cal legionnaires—the vets of 40 and eight and the jeep-bent on picking the "Ugliest Man in Orange County!" And like such contest, the lucky (winner will get a host of prizes including a week end incinerator two yards of gravel, 32 cent blocks and other merchandise). After hauling all that away—he'll need a vacation. And one of the nicest things about the whole affair is that won't cost the spectators a dime or a red cent! Attendance by invitation which may be obtained from the contributing ranchants and business men found CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather Mostly clear skies through Tuesday; warmer afternoons today and Tuesday with little change in temperature tonight. Fourteen Pages No. 28 Week Starts With ship' Theme Today Rev. Crosby Speaks on Theme at Elks "Unless fellowship is based on Christian principles it misses the mark." This was the statement made by the Rev. Hiram 'Bing' Crosby, vicar, of St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church of Long Beach as he addressed the opening day luncheon-meeting of the fourth annual Anaheim Civic Progress week this afternoon at the Elks Club. "We have three fellowships," said Crosby. "The fellowship of the home, of the civic organiza- Sixteen Injured In Car Accidents During Weekend Sixteen persons were injured in county accidents over week end according to state highway patrol. James H. Nelson 22, 1441 Western avenue, Buena Park, and Otto M. Lauxitsen, 28, Los Angeles, were cited for violating right of way when their cars collided at Magnolia and Crescent west of Anaheim. Lauxitsen was injured when his car overturned. Josephine De La Rosa, 25, 165 Sixth avenue, Placentia, was injured when she fell to the pavement when the door opened on the car of Felix Le La Rosa, 30, Placentia, on Placentia avenue, north of Chapman avenue. GETS BOOKED—An unidentified donkey, center, is hauled becater De Cook of the Anaheim Police Department. The donkey was of 1950 which is being held at La Palma Park Friday evening. —(Gazette Photo) At La Palma Friday; Best Man in County ing all the stir and the common amongst the citizenry of and far. It seems that the logeionnaires—the vets of the and eight and the jeep—are on picking the "Ugliest Man Orange County!" And like all contest, the lucky (ugly) her will get a host of prizes during a week end incinerator, yards of gravel, 32 cement bases and other merchandise. After hauling all that stuff —he'll need a vacation. And one of the nicest things at the whole affair is that it cost the spectators a thin or a red cent! Attendance is invitation which may be obtained from the contributing merters and business men found on page 10 of today's Gazette. If you aren't able to get an invitation in town you'll find a lot of hosts at the gate on Friday night. Getting back to baseball. After all it is a baseball circus. The championship game will be played aboard donkeys imported from the Greenleaf Ranch up (or it is down) in Topango Canyon. Every player, including the bench-warmers, will be astride a donkey except the pitcher, catcher and batter. Plays may be made from the ground, providing the player has a hold of the donkey's reins. Crazy isn't it? But all will not be hilarious for the evening will get off to a beautiful start with the baton-twirling artistry of Sybil Ring's Majorettes. Robert G. Blandsett, 11, Olive, received serious head injuries Satday night when his bicycle was hit by a car driven by Lt. Jack N. Hoffman, 28, March Field Air Base. Hoffman said he had slowed down to avoid hitting two boys on bicycles when one of them veered into his path. The Blandsett boy was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Orange. John E. Rigg, 14, 318 Nutwood St., Fullerton, was treated at Fullerton General Hospital Saturday evening when his motor scooter spilled on Placentia avenue, south of Ball road, east of Anaheim. Mrs. Ruby Clark, 43, Artesia, and Howard W. Hubbard, Long Beach, were slightly injured Saturday afternoon in a collision of cars driven by Hubbard and Jack Stell, 22, El Monte, at Highway 39 and Ball road in Stanton. Virgil Coursey, 32, Santa Ana, and his wife Ruby, 31, received serious injuries in a collision with two other machines driven by Jose Gutierrez, 35, Los Angeles, and Elbert Rambo, 36, Santa Ana. The crash took place at midnight Sunday at First and Harbor blvd., west of Santa Ana. A few minutes earlier the car registered to Gutierrez was involved in a hit-run at First and Bristol, Santa Ana, according to Santa Ana police. Marines Injured Sgt. Clifford Wood, 24, Staff Sgt. Samuel Nixon of El Toro were injured when Wood's car struck (Continued from Page 2)