anaheim-gazette 1950-05-26

Golf Shots Pictures of the Anaheim Golf Association's annual spring field day at the Meadowlark Country Club are on page 2 and 5 of today's Gazette. Story is on 5. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH CONGRESSMAN JOHN PHILLIPS (right center) watches Anaheim Gazette Engraver Myles Bradley on the newspaper's engraving-process camera this morning on the occasion of his visit with the Kuchel is at right and Oscar Solter at left. Mr. Phillips was in Anaheim today as his grass-roots its second day. He was accompanied to the Gazette offices by Paul Huff, his Orange county chair, his Anaheim campaign, and Solter. Mother Colony Parlor Celebrates Seventh Birthday Members of the Mother Colony Parlor 281, Native Sons of the Golden West, their wives and friends, celebrated the Parlor's seventh birthday last night with a dinner at Mother Colony House. Honored guests were past president Alexis Pelous and his wife, Agnes, who is president of Grace Parlor, Native Daughters. During the last six months of 1949 Mr. and Mrs. Pelous presided over Mother Colony Parlor NSGW and Grace Parlor NDGW, respectively. The gold past-president’s ring bearing the American and California flags, was presented on behalf of the parlor to past-president Pelous by John M. Johnston of Long Beach, charter secretary of the local group and one of the organizers. Johnston was substituting for S. James Tuffree, charter president of the parlor. Dr. Glenn Curtis of Brea, assisted by Mrs. Curtis, showed color pictures of life and times in Ecuador. Dr. Curtis spent two years as a representative of the U.S. government supervising the completion of 11 hospitals in that country. His presentation included comments on work done following the disastrous earthquake a year ago in Ecuador. President Harold Ries of Placentia presided over the meeting last night. Traffic accidents took 2802 lives in California last year. The National Safety council reported an Capture Sheriff-Slaying Hours After Finding Victim Patrolmen Apprehend Admitted Killers While Hitchiking at Truckee TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP)—The bodies of two Redding sheriff's deputies were found today, and within two hours two youths were arrested near here and admitted they had shot the officers. The dead men were Undersheriff Earl Sholes and Deputy Dan Heryford. Their bodies were found this morning near Gibson, in North Shasta. They were shot with their own pistols and their car stolen. The officers were returning from Seattle with the boys—James McKay, 18, and Robert Sturm, 19—who had escaped from a California Youth Authority camp. California Highway Patrolman George Shrom, who participated in the capture of the youths, said the pair admitted killing the sheriff's officers. Hitchhike Shrom said the boys had abandoned the sheriff's office car and had been picked up by a hitchhiker. They were spotted in the hitchhike car. The guns of the dead officers and three pairs of handcuffs were found in the grip the boys were carrying, Patrolman Shrow said. Shrom gave this version: "We received the report of the killing on our radio. Highway Patrolman William Gautsche was patrolling the highway west of Truckee. He saw the car approach. He saw the youths abandon the Hear Shots That Blasted Life Out Of Two Deputies GIBSON, Shasta County. (AP) Beekeeper Jim Davis heard the shots that blasted the life out of the two sheriff's officers here last night. His story coincided with the statement taken from two youths arrested today at Truckee. Undersheriff Earl Sholes and Deputy Dan Heryford, each 54 were returning two boys who had escaped from a Youth Authority camp and had been captured in Seattle. At 10 o'clock last night Davis was awakened by a scream and the squeal of a southbound car coming to a sudden stop. He heard voices, then "explosions." He wasn't sure whether it was shooting or a car back- Buena Park Celebrates Hometown Day Tomorrow with Full Slate of Events Hometown Day in Buena Park tomorrow will get off to a bang with the convening of a Kangaroo Court at 10 a.m. and will end on a somewhat softer side with a dance at the Legion hall, starting at 9 p.m. A full day's program has been planned including a street parade, amateur talent revue, horse show, barbecue, and softball game. The parade will start at 1 p.m. at the corner of Franklin and Grand aves., and will proceed south on Grand to Ninth st., west on Ninth to Western where it will disband. In the line of march will be floats, musical organizations and mounted entries. Immediately following the parade, an amateur talent revue will be staged in the Recreation Park after which a horse show will be held. The softball game is billed as a "grudge contest" and pits the Nutrilite Wolves and Virg's Sand and Gravel in a nocturnal affair starting at 8 p.m. Topping off the day's entertainment is the dance at the Legion hall with Bill Willeford's orchestra providing the music. Governor Makes Major Address At 8:30 Tonight Governor Earl Warren will deliver one of the major speeches of his campaign for re-election this evening at 8:30 over Don Lee Mutual Network. Entitled "Expose of Empty Promises," it will be carried locally over Stations KOE, Santa Ana and KHJ, Los Angeles. 'ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD' EST. 1870 NAHEIM GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MAY 26, 1950 Arrest Conductor Street Car; World 33 Killed When Car Crashes into Gasoline Truck CHICAGO (AP) — Police today ordered the arrest of the conductor of a crowded street car that crashed into a heavily loaded gasoline truck last night with a loss of 33 lives. The conductor, William C. Liddell, 29, negro, disappeared from the accident scene. The motorman of the two-man crew perished in the flames. This morning Liddell notified his employer, the Chicago Transit Authority, that he had spent the night with friends and would report for questioning. Michael Ahern, Chief of the Chicago Police Department Traf- Slaying Youths Two Deading Victims Bodies Admitted at Truckee bodies of two deadings and within two hours admitted they had Earl Sholes and Depere found this morning Ar Shots That Stated Life Out Two Deputies SON, Shasta County. (AP)eper Jim Davis heard the that blasted the life out two sheriff's officers here night. Story coincided with the event taken from two youths today at Truckee. Sheriff Earl Sholes and Dan Heryford, each 54, returning two boys who escaped from a Youth Au-camp and had been cap-in Seattle. 10 o'clock last night Dais awakened by a scream, the squeal of a southbound coming to a sudden stop. Card voices, then "explosion." He wasn't sure whether shooting or a car back-challenge Reds To Hold Free German Vote BONN, Germany (AP)—The three western powers challenged Russia today to clear the way for unifying Germany by consenting to completely free all-German elections tied in with guarantees of full individual freedoms. The time element of the statement of the three western high commissioners of the Russian command in Germany was significant. It was issued while world attention was focussed on the rally of 500,000 communist-led German youth in Berlin. Soviet propaganda belabors the theme that only Russia is sincerely committed to German unification. Three identical letters of the United States, British and French commissioners were sent to Gen. V. I. Chuikov, Soviet Commander in Germany. Enclosed was a statement of the three western foreign ministers which said the west was agreed that with formation of an all-German government "the four powers should immediately address themselves to a peace settlement." Challenge Reds To Hold Free German Vote Liddell climbed out a broken window. So did several passengers. The truck was loaded with 8000 gallons of gasoline. The smashup was the worst traffic disaster involving a motor vehicle in the nation's history. At least 30 persons were injured — three critically. Twenty were in hospitals. Many of the dead and injured were Negroes. All are from Chicago. Nearly 200 persons—mostly Negroes—were made homeless. It appeared all occupants of the fire-swept buildings escaped death. However, a wrecking company was sent to the area to demolish the crumbling walls of six ravaged buildings so that police might hunt for possible other victims without endangering their own lives. Blazing gasoline fumes and spray engulfed store-front structures and flats above them, southwest of the wreck scene. Thousands of gallons of burning gasoline—liquid and vapor—swept the streets like a blazing river and shot upward 300 feet in a terrifying sheet of flames and smoke. Passersby screamed and fled. Half a dozen automobiles, the street car, and the twin-tank semi-traller truck were scorched into twisted, blackened piles of metal. Bodies Charred The bodies of 32 trolley passengers and the truck driver were charred into unrecognizable, blackened shapes. Files Suit in Order to Repair Local Home Suit has been filed in superior court by Mrs. Mildred M. Hunsacker of Anaheim against her former husband, Erich Clodt, and their nine children, for "declaratory relief" so that she can proceed with making repairs on her Anaheim residence in the face of a deed restriction against sale or encumbrance of the property. She obtained the deed April 6, 1945, from her ex-husband, the deed providing that the house shall be a home for the children until all are 18 or married. Five of the children are not yet 18. Because she and her present husband, Hugh Hunsacker lack funds for making repairs, and cannot obtain a loan on the house because of the deed restriction, she asks the court to eliminate that obstacle. The children are Robert E. Clodt, Betty Jean Mullins, Marion D. Hunsacker, Richard L. Clodt, 19, Donna Lee Clodt, 16, Marlene Joy Clodt, 14; Ronald R. Clodt, 13, Karen Elaine Clodt and Dennis D. Clodt, 11. The Ohio Valley includes 150 cities of more than 10,000 population, according to the National Geographic Society. The bodies of 32 trolley passengers and the truck driver were charred into unrecognizable, blackened shapes. The spreading flames from the thousands of gallons of gasoline in the huge truck set fire to eight two-story buildings and several automobiles. The accident occurred near the end of the evening rush hour—6:30 p.m. (EST)—near the heavily populated 63rd and State street district, on the city's South Side. The crash and a deep roar were followed by black smoke and billowing flames that surged along State street like rolling flood waters. Panic followed the crash. And there was terror and confusion at the scene long into the night. Thirty-three pieces of fire equipment answered the extra-alarm fire. Four hundred policemen were on duty. Traffic snarled as more than 20,00 persons milled in the vicinity, flocking to the scene of Chicago's worst street car accident. The frantic, trapped passengers screamed hysterically as they fought to flee from the flaming street car. Thirty-three of the estimated 48 passengers burned to death, their lives snuffed out in a matter of minutes after the collision. Many of their bodies were piled in a charred mass at the rear doors. The truck driver perished in the cab of his truck. The American League's all-time attendance record of 11,150,099 was set during the 1948 season. Mom Gets Lost Confusion Hits When Brian Smedeguard wandered from his home at 1809 Westwood, Santa Ana, 7:55 p.m., yesterday, and was found playing behind a mark at 17th and Flower sts., five blocks away (and more than an hour later), it then became necessary to organize a search for his frantic mother. The mother, Mrs. N. Smedeguard was searching near by orange groves with all the neighbors on the adjacent two blocks and a fleet of police and private automobiles. When Mrs. Smedeguard was found and brought home, she saw a police car pulling away from the curbing with her son. The police were hunting for him but she thought her son was in jured and was being taken to hospital. She, thereupon, suffered decompression shock and required attention by a physician. When it was suggested that word be sent to her husband who was at a meeting, a neighbor advised against it, saying "He would get even worse shock." So, matters took their course and eventually the whole miracle understanding was straightened up—much to the relief of the family, neighbors, and police. PALOS VERDES (AP)—A bruise fire burned several hours yesterday in the Palos Verdes hills, dangering three homes and a country club for a time. It was brought under control last night after burning over 20 acres. Property damage was reported. FORNIA ATE RARY ZETTE The Weather Southern California—Mostly clear today, tonight and Saturday except night and morning low clouds near the coast and scattered high cloudiness interior regions. Slightly warmer. Only 50c Per Month No. 42 Conductor of Chicago Death; Worst in U.S. History POPPY DAY SALE—One of the first poppy sales to be made this morning was that of Ernest O. rest of 1120 W. Chestnut street. He is shown above getting his poppy from Mrs. William Fennell of B E. Wilhelmina. Mr. West is a past commander of Anaheim American Legion Post No. 72 and s. Fennell is a past president of the legion's women's auxiliary. Both the legion and the VFW s of Anaheim are selling poppies today and tomorrow. Baby Wanders, Lom Gets Lost, Confusion Hits When Brian Smedeguard, 3, ordered from his home at 9 Westwood, Santa Ana, at p.m., yesterday, and was playing behind a market 7th and Flower sts., five kinds away (and more than an Local Churches Honor Veterans Sunday, May 28, has been named Veterans' Sunday in Anaheim, by joint action of the Anaheim Ministerial Union, the Church Association of Anaheim, and the American Legion Post No. 72. The Rev. J. K. Saville, Mr. Herbert Heinze, and Dr. Paul S. Arnold, heads of these three organizations, are working cooperatively with the other ministers in the city in planning this observance. Crack Alleged $3 Million Bogus Bill Ring NEW YORK (AP)—Seven men and an attractive blonde have been seized in a crackdown on an alleged $3,000,000 counterfeit smuggling ring supposedly linked to a Caribbean revolution plot. Honor Veterans Sunday, May 28, has been named Veterans' Sunday in Anaheim, by joint action of the Anaheim Ministerial Union, the Church Association of Anaheim, and the American Legion Post No. 72. The Rev. J. K. Saville, Mr. Herbert Heinze, and Dr. Paul S. Arnold, heads of these three organizations, are working cooperatively with the other ministers in the city in planning this observance. Many churches are planning to have hymns, prayers, or messages appropriate to the occasion. Veterans of all wars are planning to make a special effort to attend the church of their choice. The purpose of this observance is to emphasize the close relationship between Christian ideals and the principles upon which this country was founded. Veterans' Sunday is part of the current "Go to Church" campaign sponsored by the American Legion. It is being held on Whitsunday or Pentecost because that is the anniversary of the founding of the Christian church, and also because it is the Sunday nearest to Memorial Day. MOD Increases Sales Force Arthur Jessup has been added to the Real Gold Citrus Products sales staff at Redlands, George Bateman, sales manager for frozen products, and Calder Bennett, sales manager for grocery products, announced. Mr. Jessup will be in charge of the warehouse and distribution program in addition to serving as general office manager. "The addition of Mr. Jessup to our staff will place us in a better position to serve our buyers," the sales managers said. Trade in Anaheim and save. $3 Million Bogus Bill Ring NEW YORK (AP)—Seven men and an attractive blonde have been seized in a crackdown on an alleged $3,000,000 counterfeit smuggling ring supposedly linked to a Caribbean revolution plot. The fantastic scheme, according to an authoritative source, was to sneak $3,000,000 in bogus U.S. bills into Cuba's National treasury, exchange them for good Cuban money and then finance a revolt in the Dominican Republic. The blonde and four men were arrested here and one man was apprehended in Miami yesterday. Two Cubans were held in that country. An indictment returned by a Federal Grand Jury here alleged a conspiracy to buy money from a big American counterfeit ring. They did not mention the reported Dominican Revolution connection. The indictment named the two Cubans as plotters. The alleged plan to milk the Cuban treasury was revealed before U.S. Commissioner Edward W. D. McDonald here as five prisoners were arraigned. Those arrested here were: Charlotte Whitehurst, 25; Jesus M. Rolan, 39-year-old restaurant worker; Henry Chavarria, 55; Jose Antonio Roche, 50, and Rudolph Schmidt, 53. Roche's brother, Oscar Roche, 50, was seized in Miami. The Cubans are Dr. Jose Manuel Fernandez Hernandez, 60, said to be prominent in Cuban politics, and Jesus Mon, 38. Bob Hamilton of Landover, Md., won the PGA golf championship in his first attempt, in 1944 at Spokane, Washington.