anaheim-gazette 1950-05-30

Honor War Dead Anaheim paused this morning to honor its dead of many wars in impressive rites. Pictures and story on page 1. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Anaheim Honors War Dead In Impressive Ceremonies Anaheim residents honored their war dead today as the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts conducted the traditional Memorial Day Services at Anaheim Cemetery. Members of the legion color guard opened the 10:30 program with raising of the colors; Representatives of the VFW Auxiliary, the Daughters of Union Veterans and the Women's Relief Corps placed wreaths on the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Members of Anaheim Company K, National Guard, fired a salute, following which, Bugler Thomas Schmitt played taps. The assembly at the Mausoleum was conducted by William P. Morris, chaplain of Anaheim Legion Post 72. Charles Martin, VFW Post chapel, read a descriptive piece which explained the meaning of the Unknown Soldier Monument. Father Thomas Cosgrove, St. Boniface Church, gave the invocation. Morris introduced guests of honor who included Lowell Gambel, commander of the VFW; Dr. Paul S. Arnold, commander of the American Legion; Mrs. Florence Carroll, president of the VFW Auxiliary; Mrs. Nadine Klapper, president of the Legion Auxiliary; Mrs. Mary Hatfield, representative of the Relief Corps; Mrs. Emma Schauer, representative of the Daughters of Union Veterans; and Mrs. Florence Brown, representative of the Gold Star Mothers. Commies Honor Americans at Anzio, Italy ANZIO, Italy (AP)—For the first time since they took office three years ago, the communist mayors of Anzio and Nettuno, famed beachhead towns of World War II, took part today in a tribute to American war dead. Mayor Malvito Vecchiarelli of Anzio and Mayor Mario De Franceschi of Nettuno rubbed elbows with high ranking American and Italian officers on a speakers' stand facing the graves of 7862 GI's killed on Italian soil in the war. A huge American flag dominated the scene. A gnarled, gray-haired little man, De Franceschi told reporters he was in the bloody beachhead area during the bitter four-month campaign which cost the lives of 2800 American troops. "The Americans were brave boys," he said. "I saw them fight. I hope there will never be an Morris introduced guests of honor who included Lowell Gambel, commander of the VFW; Dr. Paul S. Arnold, commander of the American Legion; Mrs. Florence Carroll, president of the VFW Auxiliary; Mrs. Nadine Klapper, president of the Legion Auxiliary; Mrs. Mary Hatfield, representative of the Relief Corps; Mrs. Emma Schauer, representative of the Daughters of Union Veterans; and Mrs. Florence Brown, representative of the Gold Star Mothers. Speakers for the occasion, chosen to represent three faiths dwelt on "The Meaning of Memorial Day." Father Cosgrove began with a plea that the war heroes' "noble sacrifice might inspire us to complete the task for which they died." Robert Kevorkian pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, followed with a poem which beseeched the triumph of righteousness over the horrors of war. Final speaker was Rabbi Maurice T. Galpert, Beth Sholom Temple, Santa Ana. Rabbi Galpert cited the demand for "monuments that will memorialize constantly — for hearts, not stones." He concluded with a plea for eradication of race prejudice in the campaign for peace. "Democracy must be lived," he said. LADY IN WAITING LOS ANGELES (P)—So as not to disturb her four house guests, Mrs. Luana Norey, 85, is performing household chores on tiptoe today. The guests, uninvited, are skunks. The stripers ambled through an opening under Mrs. Norey's home yesterday. "Wait'll they come out for food or water, then block up the hole," was the advice of a veterinarian. Mrs. Norey is waiting. No Red Cars In Santa Ana After July 2 LOS ANGELES (P)—Rail service between Bellflower and Santa Ana will cease July 2, the Pacific Electric Railway announces. Other changes: A new express bus service on the Los Angeles-Santa Ana line. Rail service between Los Angeles and Newport Beach will be discontinued after June 30. A new bus schedule between Los Angeles and Balboa becomes effective July 3. WILLIAMS OCEAN PARK, Calif. (P)—Manuel Madrid, 137, Los Angeles, outpointed Lou Williams of Kansas City last night in the 10-round main event at Ocean Park arena. There were no knockdowns. Williams weighed 133. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1950 Parsons Wins 500 Miler Rain Halts Classic at 345 Miles By DALE BURGESS 'NDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A rainstorm stopped the fastest 500-mile Memorial Day auto race in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history today with handsome Johnny Parsons, Van Nuys, Calif., the leader and winner at 345 miles. Parsons, the 1949 American Automobile Association National Racing Champ, had led most of the race in his bright yellow Wynn's Friction Proofing Special despite gallant bids by Mauri Rose, South Bend, Ind., and Bill Holland of Reading, Pa., the 1949 "500" winner. The new speedway champ set a record of 124.002 miles an hour for the distance and also had topped Holland's 1949 mark for 300 miles with an average of 124.607. Holland's 300 mile record was 121.- The command of Sgt. Augustine Pinedo (right), honors war wars include (l. to r.): PFC Edward Roberts, Pvt. Russell Pinedo. Automobile Association National Racing Champ, had led most of the race in his bright yellow Wynn's Friction Proofing Special despite gallant bids by Mauri Rose, South Bend, Ind., and Bill Holland of Reading, Pa., the 1949 "500" winner. The new speedway champ set a record of 124.002 miles an hour for the distance and also had topped Holland's 1949 mark for 300 miles with an average of 124.607. Holland's 300 mile record was 121.009, and for 350 miles, 121.455. An exact comparison between Parson's 345 mile record and Holland's 1949 performance at that point was not available from the AAA books. The bob-tailed race was run without a serious accident in spite of the blistering pace up to the rain storm. Mauri Rose, South Bend, Ind., engineer trying for his third victory, grabbed the lead from Rookie Walt Faulkner of Long Beach, Calif., in the first lap and was in front 25 miles. Parsons passed Rose at the 25-mile mark. The AAA champ surrendered the lead briefly to Rose when he made a pit stop at 251 miles. Rose also had to stop for fuel and Holland was the head man at 275 miles. Then Holland made a false stop at the pits, circled the track before actually stopping, and Parsons moved ahead to stay. The final standings of the first 10 finishers in the 500-mile auto race, were: 1. Johnny Parsons; 2. Tony Bettenhausen (driving in relief for Jole Chitwood); 3. Bill Holland; 4. Cecil Green; 5. Mauri Rose; 6. George Connor; 7. Lee Wallard; 8. Walt Faulkner; 9. Paul Russo; 10. Pat Flaherty. Parson's winning speed was 124.002 miles an hour, a new record. Death Toll Climbs Over 400 Mark By The Associated Press Accidental deaths in the nation's four-day Memorial holiday climbed above the 400 mark today. Traffic accidents took the greatest toll. Ned H. Dearborn, President of the National Safety Council, said AL TRIBUTE to the Unknown Soldier was made by varleterans' groups this morning at the Anaheim Cemetery. Florence Carroll of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary own placing a wreath at the Monument which was erected 22 "To the absent and unknown dead of all wars." Others of flowers were the American Legion Auxiliary, the Womdelief Corps and the Daughters of Union Veterans. (Gazette Photo) Baseball BROOKLYN (AP) — Brooklyn bounced back into first place today by nipping the Philadelphia Phillies, 7-6, in 10 innings in the morning half of a holiday doubleheader. A crowd of 18,884 watched the game, featured by five homers. Shortstop Granny Hamner's wild throw on Preacher Roe's grounder enabled Bobby Morgan to score the winning run in the tenth. National League (First game) R H E New York ..... 2 5 1 Boston ..... 7 8 D Kennedy; Maglie. (1), Kramer (7) and Westrum; Salin and Cooper. Orange Countians Pass April Bar Examinations SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—The examining committee of the California Bar Association has announced that the following Orange countians passed the April bar examinations: Leo H. Dwerlkotte, 385 Fern st., Laguna Beach; James F. Judge, 1301 W. Fern Dr.; Fullerton; and Nelson S. Kogler, 915 N. Towner st. Santa Ana. Climbs Over 400 Mark By The Associated Press Accidental deaths in the nation's four-day Memorial holiday climbed above the 400 mark today. Traffic accidents took the greatest toll. Ned H. Dearborn, President of the National Safety Council, said "slam-bang driving" and "mass indifference" had turned the holiday into a "massacre." The council had predicted 290 persons would be killed on the highways before the holiday ended at midnight tonight. But by noon local time the toll had already reached 269, with the big brunt of homeward bound movement yet to come. Fatalities totaled 415. In addition to the traffic death, 55 persons were killed by drowning and 91 in miscellaneous mishaps—fires, airplane crashes, explosions, falls and other accidents. Last year 413 people were killed in the three-day Memorial Day week-end. The council said some 30,000,000 cars would be on the highways. Millions will be on the highways today and tonight in the homeward rush. J. CLYDE HORTON DIES J. Clyde Horton, prominent Santa Ana furniture dealer, died at 10:30 Monday morning at his home on N. Park Dr., Santa Ana, following a brief illness. Head of the Horton Furniture Co., founded in 1898, Mr. Horton had been long a leader in Santa Ana business, civic, and church circles. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and the Santa Ana Kiwanis club. EXPECT P $1,225,000, WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman is expected to ask congress this week for about $1,225,000,000 to finance American aid shipments to 14 foreign countries. The state department and but get bureau have recommended this amount as necessary to boost American policy in the co-war. The money would be for the fiscal year beginning July 1. President Truman is scheduled to submit the request to congress on Thursday. The sum is slightly less than $1,238,600,000 appropriated congress last year for arms shipments to 13 friendly nations. About $1,000,000,000 would be for American military supplies in nine Atlantic Pact countries: Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg Norway, Denmark and Portugal. The remainder would be ea ZETTE The Weather Mostly clear sky through Wednesday except night and morning low clouds. Slightly warmer today, otherwise little change in temperature. Marshall Urges Continued Support of United Nations Leads Ceremonies At Tomb for the Unknown Soldier By The Associated Press Americans throughout the world honored their war dead today and Gen. George C. Marshall urged continued support of the United Nations as a weapon in "the fight for peace." The former Secretary of State and wartime Chief of Staff also made a new plea for aid to the millions in the world who have "long suffered in poverty and misrule." Gen. Marshall, now president of the American Red Cross, spoke out in an address prepared for Memorial Day services at Arlington National Cemetery. "Some have suggested that the United States should take the lead Hawaiians Brighten Graves of Pyle; War Dead with Millions of Flowers NOLULU (P)—Millions of The dead buried here are those whose next of kin wanted them to remain in the Pacific, where they died in service of their country. Memorial services were planned at mid-morning. And later, the Veterans of Foreign Wars will strew flowers over the sea in memory of those who died on the Pacific Ocean. Anaheim Resident 46 Years Dies Henry Bargsten, 79, a native of Germany who came to America and to California at the age of 17, died Friday afternoon at the Covina hospital after a prolonged illness. For 46 years the family home has been at 10162 Placentia ave., Anaheim. Mr. Bargsten is survived by his wife, Annie Bargsten; two sons, John J. Bargsten of Fullerton and Clarence H. Bargsten at the family home and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld chapel Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Rev. Geo. The former Secretary of State and wartime Chief of Staff also made a new plea for aid to the millions in the world who have "long suffered in poverty and misrule." Gen. Marshall, now president of the American Red Cross, spoke out in an address prepared for Memorial Day services at Arlington National Cemetery. "Some have suggested that the United States should take the lead in dissolving the United Nations and in setting up a new organization composed only of like-minded nations," he said. 'Unfortunate' "Personally I think it would be unfortunate for the peace of the world deliberately to upset the precarious equilibrium that now exists." Describing the United Nations as the symbol of an international house of democracy, Marshall said: "So long as there is a forum for open discussion of international disputes, the United States should be a participant. "So long as there remains a conference table around which the nations can gather, the United States should be the first to attend and the last to retire. "Admittedly the United Nations is an imperfect organization. But remember . . . so long as this forum remains open there are cracks in the Iron Curtain through which some of our ideas will penetrate." Declaring that much of the world's trouble today stems from an upsurge of down-trodden people, Marshall said that "self-interest demands that we give close attention to these people, for their situation is the seed bed for either one of two ways of life—democracy or communism." "We must have in mind that democratic principles do not flourish on empty stomachs." Leads Ceremonies Marshall was named to lead the nation's Memorial Day observance at ceremonies beside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. President Truman arranged for an Army aide to lay a wreath on the Tomb and at monuments to Union and Confederate dead of the Civil War. Veterans organizations also planned floral tributes at the Tomb and at other national shrines throughout this country and abroad. An anchor of 1000 poppies was EXPECT PRESIDENT TO ASK FOR 1,225,000,000 IN ARMS AID WASHINGTON (F)—President Truman is expected to ask continued this week for about $1,225,-10 to finance American armments to 14 foreign countries. A state department and budureau have recommended amount as necessary to bolmerican policy in the cold the money would be for the year beginning July 1. President Truman is scheduled mit the request to congress sunday. Sum is slightly less than the 600,000 appropriated by last year for arms shipto 13 friendly nations. But $1,000,000,000 would go american military supplies to Atlantic Pact countries—France, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, y, Denmark and Portugal. Remainder would be ear- marked for arms aid to Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea and the Phiippines. Portugal is being included for the first time among the Atlantic Pact recipients. Officials said small amounts of Naval and Air Force equipment would be sent to the Portuguese to help protect Portugal's strategic coastline and the important Azores air bases. Officials who have been drawing up the program said the money will reflect the principle of "balanced collective forces" agreed upon by the 12 Atlantic Pact foreign ministers at their meeting in London early this month. Most of the funds during the first year, they said, went for shipments of available weapons needed to meet urgent deficiencies in the various armed forces. Despite the slow start, most of last year's funds have been spent or committed. Officials estimated that by June 30, when present legislation expires, that 90 per cent of the $1,238,600,000 will have been allocated. France undoubtedly will come in for the biggest chunk of the second year sum, as it did during the current 12 months. The amount each country gets has never been broken down but some informed officials have estimated France's share at around $300,-000,000 — mostly for artillery, tanks, armor, and other supplies needed to strengthen France's ground forces. Britain is to receive more American aircraft during the second year. Approximately 75 B-29 superfortress bombers have been promised the British and nearly 20 of these have been delivered.