anaheim-gazette 1950-05-11

Colony Quips Brings you a message on the statement by Minute Maid. They are finding "Creaper fruit" in California than in Florida for concentrates. See Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Truman Says He’s All for Cheap Power GRAND COULEE Dam. Wash. (IP)—President Truman declared today his determination to develop low-cost public power on all the country's great rivers and fight against its use "for private profit". "We have embarked, all over the country, on the task of fully developing our resources for all the people," he said. "And we shall have to continue to overcome the opposition of those who do not understand the greatness of our goal, or who fear the impairment of their selfish interests. "We will meet opposition from private power groups. Many of them—there are honorable exceptions, of course—do not want the energy of our rivers put to use as power and sold to the people at cost." Blasts Opposition The president spoke out sharply May Reclaim Waste Water of Hunt Plant Possibility of reclaiming 150,-000,000 or more gallons of water now going into the sewers as industrial waste from the Hunt Packing Co., plant, at Fullerton, and using it for irrigation of agricultural lands in the county, was under investigation today by the Orange county Water District directors. Dr. Robert A. Baum, representing a company that has built such a reclamation plant for a Pomona paper mill, told the water board yesterday that the project there is a success, the water being used twice, with the result that only half as much total water is used and the cost is divided equally by the paper mill and the growers. Secretary W. D. Miller, reported to the board that peak use of water at the Hunt plant is during the peak irrigation season, April through November. Data on water use at the plant last season was as follows: April, 18 million gal- to overcome the opposition of those who do not understand the greatness of our goal, or who fear the impairment of their selfish interests. "We will meet opposition from private power groups. Many of them—there are honorable exceptions, of course—do not want the energy of our rivers put to use as power and sold to the people at cost." Blasts Opposition The president spoke out sharply against the opposition of private power companies to rural electrification and other local public agencies constructing transmission lines for the delivery and sale of power purchased at dam sites at cost. He said their opposition "is wrong". The president laid down his public power development program in a prepared address for dedication ceremonies at the site of Grand Coulee dam, where the last turbine has been cut in. He predicted ultimate Congressional approval of the proposed Columbia Valley administration to take over the operation of Grand Coulee and other power and reclamation projects in the valley. "I believe the Columbia Valley administration is a necessary next step in the sensible, democratic development of the resources of the Northwest," Mr. Truman said. "I belive the people of this area think so too. "And when they make their voices heard, I am sure the Columbia Valley administration will be established." The president said the private power companies "would deny the people the benefits of low cost power they themselves have brought about through public investment." TEMPERATURES The mercury dipped to 35 degrees last Thursday—low temperature of the past seven days according to Ed E. Bruns, Sunkist Avenue. High temperature was reached yesterday when the sun brought the silver fluid to the 89 degree mark. Temperatures for the last seven days are as follow: s High Low Thursday 35 68 Friday 38 76 Saturday 41 72 Sunday 43 70 Monday 36 79 Tuesday 36 86 Corona Highlands Sold to W. B. Mellott for $500,000 One of Orange Counties biggest real estate transactions of the year was consummated this week when Walter B. Mellott acquired the entire Corona Highlands subdivision at Corona del Mar for a reported half million dollars. Mellott has made some drastic revisions in prices of the property and is placing it on the market through Newt Cox, Jr., sales manager for W. B. Mellott, Inc. Parcels listed in the transaction were 165 homesites in the subdivision which commands a view of the entire Newport Harbor area. Also in the Mellott deal were three homes already built in the subdivision. Both Mellott and Cox are native Orange Countians and have watched the development of the Irvine hillside by its former owners, the Crutcher Foundation. All improvements on the property are in and paid for including sewers, water lines, curbs, gutters and paved streets. Mellott Widely Known Mellott is widely known in Orange county as a builder and Newt Cox has been engaged in the real estate business in Santa Ana for several years. Together, and with appraisal experts, they have reevaluated the entire hillside property and have reduced prices on many properties as much as fifty per cent, according to Mellott. Approval of the F.H.A. on the subdivision is being sought. Financial arrangements have already been completed whereby loans are readily available for either vacant property or homes: Principals of the corporation owning the tract are, Walter B. Mellott, president; George Merrill of Corona del Mar; Bill Brunson, of Cliff Haven; and Willard B. Mellott of Costa Mesa; all directors. Walter Mellott is also the principal owner of the South Coast Construction company of Newport Beach. He and his wife, Bernice, reside at 706 Beacon St., Newport Heights. Newt Cox, Jr., his wife, Billie, and their two children reside at 1825 Birch street, Santa Ana. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1950 'Pop' Dukes Jobless Up In Wake of Rail Strike CHICAGO (AP)—Unemployment mounted swiftly today as coal mining and other industry began feeling the effects of the strike of locomotive firemen on four key rail systems. With no peace moves under way or announced, prospects for early peace were dim. The Santa Fe issued an order closing all its shops. Shop workers are required to have from 24 hours to three days notice. The Pennsylvania railroad announced it is furloughing 85,000 of its 125,000 employees, with the layoffs to be completed by 8 a.m., tomorrow. More Out The New York Central said 25,-000 of its employees already are idle and that the number may jump to 50,000. The Southern Railway system said most of its 38,000 employees The list of candidates seeking election as Constable of Anaheim is reached four today as John W. Decker, Anaheim hotel manager and Fred R. (Pop) Dukes Buena Park both announced candidacy this morning. Today Haskell Kelley, who named to fill out the late Ed D. Marion's unexpired term, C. H. Left Hunt of Anaheimounced they were after the come June 6. Kelly got the on a split vote of the board supervisors Tuesday. Men will be write-in canvases due to the death of Marion was running unopposed after being as constable for 28-years. Had already qualified for re-election. The Pennsylvania railroad announced it is furloughing 85,000 of its 125,000 employees, with the layoffs to be completed by 8 a.m., tomorrow. More Out The New York Central said 25,000 of its employees already are idle and that the number may jump to 50,000. The Southern Railway system said most of its 38,000 employees will be idle by this week-end. Fourteen major mines in western Pennsylvania, including those owned by Bethlethem Steel, closed down. There were no empty gondolas to carry coal away. The shutdowns forced 4460 miners into idleness. Several other mines were operating a half day. Mine officials said all western Pennsylvania's 55,000 miners may be idle next week if the strike continues. At Cleveland, C. F. Weigele, general manager of the New York Central's west division, said 25,000 rail workers are on strike or have been laid off in the system. The Fisher Body plant at Cleveland issued temporary furloughs yesterday to 2500 employees but called 1500 of them back today. One thousand employees on the Midland Steel Products Co., in Cleveland were laid off yesterday, but nearly all were recalled today. Prospects of an early settlement in the long dispute appeared dim. Open Freeways To PE Busses LOS ANGELES (AP)—The Santa Ana and Ramona freeways will be opened to Pacific Electric buses when the company substitutes bus lines for nine rail services, City Council members learned today as they planned a final fight against the switchover. Pacific Electric officials, whose plan was approved by the state Public Utilities Commission yesterday, said there are still two hurdles to clear before the program can go into effect: 1. The Interstate Commerce commission must approve any rail tearing out the company intends to do. 2. The entire program must be approved by the City Board of Public Utilities and Transportation. SCHOOL FACILITIES should be available for city recreation given this morning by Linton T. Simmons (center), Superintendent of School Orange county at the first of four discussion panel held today in conjunction with Community Planning of Civic Progress Week. Seventy five persons attended the morning and noon panel groups dealing with "Trial and Error Versus Sound Planning" and an equal number were expected to attend the two afternoon panels. Simmons was speaker on th panel which dealt with "Planned versus Emergency Selection of Sites of Parks, Recreational Centers and School Sites." His partner was Earl Ingram, engineer of Tulare county. Hinderances to the activity of school boards according to Simmons are: public misunderstanding of function; inadequate finances; arbitrary boundaries of school districts; limitation to activity by antiquated state laws. He cited New York City as an example where schools are more and more being used for commun- Show Movie of Christ’s Life Hailed by many experts for greatest picture of all time full color movie version Pilgrimage Play will be shown at 7:30 in the high auditorium. Sponsored by An churches. The program is a vision-free. Depicting the life of Chris Pilgrimage Play has known throughout its 29 years the greatest religious drama time. More than a million have seen it since its initial sentation on June 27, 1920. St. Michael's Episcopal church will celebrate its 77th anniversary as a concession in Anaheim with special services Sunday and a birthday on Monday evening. The Rev. Robert Tourigney, chief director of the Diocese of Los Angeles will be the specialaker at both the 9:30 and 10 a.m. services. At the Church School hour he will tell a child-story; at 9:30 a.m. he willcess the combined Junior and Senior school classes on "A Rule Life"; and at 11:00 a.m. his life will be "The Church Is Good Old Days". 'Good Old Days' vaudeville show is on tap for the Birthday Party on Monday under the sponsorship of Michael's Men's Club, Joe Thompson, president. Theme of theing will be "The Good Old Days". The church's 77th birthday will be cut at the party. Organizations which are plan-special numbers are the Men's Club; St. Agnes Guild, Mrs. Joe Thompson, president; the Woman's Ballet, Mrs. Eva Boyd, presi-; Susan Lafaucherie Guild, Ernest Rose, president; and Miguelitos, Mr. Robert Long,ident. The Alter Guild will meet with the program. Number trees are grown close together to force height. Pacific Electric officials, whose plan was approved by the state Public Utilities Commission yesterday, said there are still two hurdles to clear before the program can go into effect: 1. The Interstate Commerce commission must approve any rail tearing out the company intends to do. 2. The entire program must be approved by the City Board of Public Utilities and Transportation. The City Council has urged the city attorney to take action to block the PE plan. The city fathers pointed out that the state approval will allow the PE to send its Los Angeles-Santa Ana buses over the new Santa Ana freeway, and the Los Angeles-Wilmar and Sierra Madre runs will use the Ramona freeway. Sites of Parks, Recreational Centers and School Sites." His partner was Earl Ingram, engineer of Tulare county. Hinderances to the activity of school boards according to Simmons are: public misunderstanding of function; inadequate finances; arbitrary boundaries of school districts; limitation to activity by antiquated state laws. He cited New York City as an example where schools are more and more being used for community recreation and how school authorities and boards are cooperating with the city recreation department in providing a well-rounded program. Speakers at the noon luncheon panel were Harry S. Anderson, general manager of the Broadway Crenshaw store and Charles D. (Continued on Page 2) EXALTED RULERS of Orange County's Lodges of Ellis gathered in Laguna Beach last week lay plans for club activities during the coming year. The various Lodges will coordinate their activities so that each will support the other's community endeavors. First program to gain supplies will be Laguna Beach Lodge's amateur boxing matches on May 19 to gain funds for the Lodge's youth activities. Pictured above, left to right, are Exalted Rulers Lloyd Perry, Anneliese; Ben Roddie Newport Beach; Br. Wendell Hall, Laguna Beach; and Jack Benton, Santa Ana. ZETTE The Weather Variable high thin cloudiness today, tonight and Friday with increasing night and morning fog along the coast. Cooler near coast today and in coastal valleys Friday. Little change in temperature. otherwise. Persons Expected at Banquet Tonight Dr. A. M. Zarem, Noted Engineer, Is Main Speaker Upwards of 300 persons are expected to attend the Community Planning Banquet at the Elks Club this evening. It marks the highlight of a day-long program which has brought speakers and guests from all over southern California to Anaheim to attend the series of four panel discussion groups dealing with planning. How Green Was My Valley Featured speaker is Dr. A. M. Zarem, director of Los Angeles Division Stanford Research Institute whose talk is entitled, "How Green Was My Valley." available for city recreation programs was the theme of a talk immons (center), Superintendent of Schools, Orange county at a passion. At left is Earl Ingrim, engineer, Tulare county, who also is, Orange County Planning Director who introduced the two (Gazette Photo by Funseh) Dr. A. M. Zarem Ges Should to Community their facilities available for This was the opinion exSuperintendent of Schools, our discussion panel groups in Community Planning Day Show Movie of Christ’s Life Hailed by many experts as the greatest picture of all time, the real color movie version of the grimage Play will be shown toght at 7:30 in the high school editorium. Sponsored by Anahiem curches. the program is admin-free. Depicting the life of Christ, the grimage Play has become down throughout its 29 years as the greatest religious drama of all one. More than a million people have seen it since its initial prestation on June 27, 1920. Recreation Day, Final Program Of Progress Week Youth Recreation and Education Day, the final day of Anaheim's fourth annual Civic Progress Week will be observed tomorrow. Arvid Pauley, recreation specialist, State of California will be speaker at the noon luncheon meeting co-sponsored by the Ana- marks the highlight of a day-long program which has brought speakers and guests from all over southern California to Anaheim to attend the series of four panel discussion groups dealing with planning. How Green Was My Valley Featured speaker is Dr. A. M. Zarem, director of Los Angeles Division Stanford Research Institute whose talk is entitled, "How Green Was My Valley." The dinner meeting starts at 7 p.m. and will be a joint meeting of the Planning Congress of Southern California, the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, Orange County League of Cities and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Clyde Nickle, general chairman of Civic Progress Week, will be toastmaster of the evening. Host for the day is the Anaheim Planning Commission. Nickle is assisted by Charles H. Diggs, Orange County Planning Director. J. A. Mellen, president of the Planning Congress of Southern California is program chairman. Inventor Zarem is regarded as one of the leading engineers of the nation. In 1948, he received the Eta Kappa Nu award as the most outstanding young electrical engineer in the country. He is the inventor of the Zarem Camera, designed to take pictures of very high frequency phenomena. Dr. Zarem is also chairman of the Applied Physics Department, Stanford Research Institute. Music during the dinner hour will be furnished by the Anaheim High School String Ensemble under the direction of William Cook. Entertainment will be provided by a Light Opera trio from Santa Ana composed of Ruth Armstrong, Charmeon Akin and Kenneth Akin. Expect Yank Airman Yarn From Soviet WASHINGTON (AP)—The United States won't be surprised if Moscow eventually produces an alleged confession from a crew member of the American navy plane lost in the Baltic April 8. Recreation Day, Final Program Of Progress Week Youth Recreation and Education Day, the final day of Anaheim's fourth annual Civic Progress Week will be observed tomorrow. Arvid Pauley, recreation specialist, State of California will be speaker at the noon luncheon meeting co-sponsored by the Anaheim Lions Club. Chairman of the Day is Don Derr, City Recreation Director. A film entitled, "Leaders for Leisure" will be shown. P-TA; youth, recreational and educational groups are especially invited, according to Derr. Water Companies To Pay Share of MWD Purchase While no definite decision was reached, directors of the Orange County Water district tentatively agreed yesterday that the Anaheim Union Water Co., and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co., should contribute to the cost of purchasing Metropolitan Water District water on the same basis as last year—namely, according to pumping costs saved to the water companies. Paid $15,000 Last season, the two water companies paid to the district approximately $15,000, after computing their own pumping savings. Water District directors then discussed the suggestion of charging the water companies a flat rate per acre-foot, some portions of the $15 per acre-foot paid to MWD by the Water District. SACRAMENTO (AP)—The number of unemployment insurance claims on file with the State Department of Employment declined by nearly 15,000 in the week ending April 27, it was announced today.