anaheim-gazette 1950-06-19

June Brides Read the wedding stories and see the pictures on Page 3, today. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper CENSUS SETS ANAHEIM What Helps Anaheim, Helps You In an editorial the other day the Anaheim Gazette told the true (but sad) story of a fellow who went to the big city to buy a television and a refrigerator. Upshot of the whole deal was he spent a bundle of extra cash getting to and from the city, had to wait an annoyingly long time for delivery, and then had grief with his purchases: they didn't work so good! So, moralizing on the poor fellow's misfortune, the Gazette editorial said: "It all points to the fact you should buy in Anaheim. It all bolls down to these simple truths: 1. You don't have any traffic headaches (or hazards) in getting to the Anaheim business district. 2. You have free city parking lots. 3. Within an area of a few blocks you can find almost any product you can find in the big city, whether it be men's suits, ladies' shoes, furniture, automobiles, jewelry, or anything else you may want. 4. The people in the stores are anxious to serve you. They want to know you personally so that they are better prepared to take care of your needs. 5. You have a direct, simple recourse in case anything goes wrong, or adjustments become necessary. 6. You are close enough so that representatives of the 1. You don't have any traffic headaches (or hazards) in getting to the Anaheim business district. 2. You have free city parking lots. 3. Within an area of a few blocks you can find almost any product you can find in the big city, whether it be men's suits, ladies' shoes, furniture, automobiles, jewelry, or anything else you may want. 4. The people in the stores are anxious to serve you. They want to know you personally so that they are better prepared to take care of your needs. 5. You have a direct, simple recourse in case anything goes wrong, or adjustments become necessary. 6. You are close enough so that representatives of the local firms can reach you easily and quickly to service the products they sell you. Now, comes the welcomed news that Al Garey has been selected chairman of a committee of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Retail Division which will show to the public the opportunities and virtues of shopping in Anaheim. Mr. Garey is a good businessman and merchandiser—in short, he's a hustling salesman. A natural to tackle a campaign of making all shoppers "Anaheim conscious." Soooo, you say, if the Anaheim shopping area is so good why is such a campaign necessary? Well, let's call a spade a spade. Let's be honest. Some shoppers in the natural Anaheim trade area have been lured away from Anaheim by high-pressure advertising and publicity which have cost Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, etc., merchants hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let's be frank. Anaheim merchants haven't got that kind of money for promotion purposes. Or, perhaps we should say YOU haven't got the money, because you pay for it eventually. Take the mighty Santa Ana logistic for instance. It has done a pretty bang-up job the past few years in getting buyers from Anaheim's trade area into traffic-snarled Santa Ana. Yes, they have done a bang-up job. BUT for Santa Ana, not for you. The story is repeated in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach. In these cases, what HURTS Anaheim HURTS you (and Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach LOVE it). Now, please go back over those six points listed above. Can you do as well in Santa Ana, Los Angeles, Pasadena, or Long Beach? Not on your tintype. The merchants of Anaheim stoutly say they can give you equal products and much, much better service than you can get out of town. The Gazette says they can, too. We honestly believe you should make the Gazette and Anaheim merchants PROVE IT. So, when you next go shopping—just drive your automobile easily and straight to the Anaheim business district, park in comfort, and simply let Anaheim merchats WIN your patronage by giving you good products with friendly, personal service. Soon, you'll find . . . What helps the Anaheim area, helps you. World at Glance Formosa Aid Urged on Top Nation at Glance Truman Seeks Huge H-Bomb World at Glance Formosa Aid Urged on Top US Military By The Associated Press General Douglas MacArthur was reported today to have urged prompt American material assistance to Formosa in high level military talks in Tokyo. The commander of United States forces in the Far East unfolded his plans to Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and General Omar N. Bradley. The military leaders were said to have discussed the possibility of an early separate peace treaty with Japan and the need for retaining American bases there. MacArthur reportedly described the defense position in the communist-threatened orient as serious but not hopeless. The three leaders dealt only with the military situation. The political phases of the Japanese occupation and an early peace treaty will be dealt with tomorrow upon the arrival of State Department Adviser John Foster Dulles. The talks are expected to lay the foundation for final decisions in Washington on United States overall Far Eastern policy. Japanese feel their destiny for many years to come is being shaped in current discussions. Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida is attempting to get the agreement of Nation at Glance Truman Seeks Huge H-Bomb Speedup Fund By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — Congressional sources said today President Truman will ask Congress for $300,-000,000 to speed up work on the Hydrogen bomb. A member of the House Appropriations committee, asking not to be named, said the money would be used entirely for construction work at existing Atomic Energy commission installations, mainly at Oak Ridge, Tenn., Los Alamos, N. M., and Hanford; Wash. This informant said he understood Mr. Truman's request would be sent to the capitol in a day or two. Such a request would mark the first time that money had been asked directly for work on the hydrogen "super bomb." President Truman ordered the Atomic Energy commission (AEC) last January to go ahead with attempted development of the new weapon which might be 1000 times as powerful as the original atomic bomb. WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means committee voted today to put $433,000,000 a year additional taxes on corporations. The increase is aimed to win presidential approval for its bill cutting wartime excise taxes by more than $1,000,000,000. (Continued on Page 2) CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY 'ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD' ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1950 ANAHEIM'S POPULATION ANAHEIM OF TODAY—This is how our city looks from 1500 feet up. Photograph was taken yesterday afternoon over the south limits looking north. Census figures released today give the city a gain of 2,000 persons in the last 10 years. Truck Driver Dies in Fiery Headon Crash Eight Others Hurt in Weekend Traffic Toll Head-on collision between two trucks near Irvine early today, resulted in the death of one truck driver, tentatively identified as George Melendrez, 19, of Pico Rose body was wedged into the roof of a nursery truck which caught fire burning the body almost beyond identification. Larry W. Ritchie, 19, of Rauma, driver of the other truck and that a tire blow-out caused a flat-bed truck to swerve from lane and meet the tanker in terrific head-on-crash. Ritchie managed to avoid the flames but was treated for burns, cuts and/or injuries at Santa Ana Community hospital. The body of Melendrez was taken to the Winbigler Hospital in Santa Ana. The collision took place at Highway 101 at Jeffery rd., a mile north of Culver Corner. After the crash both trucks left the highway struck a tree and burned. Both were completely destroyed. Melendrez body could not be reeived from the wreckage until STILL SMOULDERING—Firemen were still standing watch today over a $20,000 blaze which terday afternoon destroyed bales of cotton at the California Cordage co. in Stanton. Fire started 5 p.m.—cause was undetermined. Fire Destroys Cotton Bales at Cordage Company in Stanton Valued at $20.00 STILL SMOULDERING—Firemen were still standing watch today over a $20,000 blaze which later afternoon destroyed bales of cotton at the California Cordage Co. in Stanton. Fire started 5 p.m.—cause was undetermined. Fire Destroys Cotton Bales at Cordage Company in Stanton Valued at $20,000 Late Sunday Afternoon Blaze Attracts Hundreds; Firemen Still on Scene A State Forestry fire truck continued to stand guard this morning over smouldering embers after a spectacular late afternoon blaze last night had destroyed cotton bales valued at $20,000 at the California Cordage Company’s plant on Flower in Stanton. Discovered at 5:21 p.m. by nearby residents, the fire had briefly endangered building and equipment valued at $140,000. Paul M. Rogers of Newport Beach, owner of the company, said the loss was partially covered by insurance. Cause of the blaze, which burned fiercely for two hours before it was subdued by efforts of four forestry trucks, remains unknown, although an investigation is pending. An estimated 150 bales of cotton were destroyed in the fire, firemen reported. Causing considerable traffic congestion on nearby Highway 99, the costly blaze attracted a large crowd of residents from nearby areas. Volunteers from West Anaheim, Midway City, Sun Garden and the state forestry headquarters in Orange fought the stubborn blaze. Although brought under control in two hours, the burning bales continued to smoulder throughout the night and into this morning. Last Rites Held For Col. Smith Taps were sounded this afternoon in final salute to Col. Raymond E. Smith, distinguished Anaheim military figure, at graveside memorial services conducted at Anaheim cemetery, Col. Smith, who died at Camp San Luis Obispo Thursday evening, was interred with full military honors. Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Howard S. Congdon, at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. Colorado boasts the highest transcontinental railroad route in North America at Marshall Pass, 10,846 feet altitude, where the Rio Grande Railroad crosses the Continental Divide. Alert Officer Solves Mystery Of Broken Fence Top honors for alertness Anaheim Police Officer Vipond this week. On June 12, early in the morning, someone drove something the fence surrounding the Electric plant at 1200 N. Damage was estimated by officials at about $300. No one was able to call who did it or what he did. Last night, Officer Vipond a truck which looked like been in a scrape of some He checked, found that it wasistered to Mrs. Nevis N. L that on the night of June had been driven by Luis D. Leos was contacted and drove the truck all right didn't remember hitting and However, when he left the station this morning after interview, he was heading insurance company to set matter. Early Egyptians undo knew and used an element type of algebra. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY The Weather Generally clear today, tonight and Tuesday except night and morning low clouds. Slightly cooler afternoons. ZETTE ATION OVER 13,500 Preliminary Figure Shows Gain of 2,469 in Decade Preliminary census reports indicate Anaheim's population is 13,500 plus—an increase of 2,469 persons over the 1940 figure of 11,031. This unofficial and incomplete tally comes from the 20th California Census district office in Riverside which is compiling the Orange, Imperial and River-side counties' population. Although this is a preliminary report, Ray Adkinson, census supervisor for the 20th district said this morning, "It's been the experience of the bureau that the preliminary announcement will not vary materially from the official figures." This first census report places the population of Orange county at the 200,000 mark—an increase of nearly 70,000 over the 1940 figure of 130,760. Counting the noses in Anaheim took eight weeks according to Adkinson who said the city was divided into 19 enumerating dis- Infant Suffers Concussion in Auto Collision Auto accidents in which two children were injured kept Anaheim police busy this past weekend. Diane Svymanski, two months, 9606 W. 17th st., Westminster, is district said this morning, "It's been the experience of the bureau that the preliminary announcement will not vary materially from the official figures." This first census report places the population of Orange county at the 200,000 mark—an increase of nearly 70,000 over the 1940 figure of 130,760. Counting the noses in Anaheim took eight weeks according to Adkinson who said the city was divided into 19 enumerating districts. The people of Anaheim were very cooperative—everything went off smoothly, he said. Census bureau records reveal that Anaheim had a population of 881 in 1870 when the first census was taken. The city showed its sharpest increase during the roaring twenties when it went from 5,526 in 1920 to 10,995 in 1930—an increase of 99 per cent. The percentage rise in 1940 was .3 per cent with 11,031 persons reported living here. Following is the official U. S. Census Bureau figures for population of this area during the past 80 years: ANAHEIM 1870.....881 1880.....833 1890.....1,273 1900.....1,456 1910.....5,526 1920.....5,526 1930.....10,995 1940.....11,031 1950.....13,500 plus ORANGE COUNTY 1920.....61,375 1930.....118,674 1940.....130,760 1950.....200,000 Request to End LA Transit Strike Goes to Warren LOS ANGELES (AP)—A request for a special legislative session to deal with the paralyzing Los Angeles transit strike is before Gov. Earl Warren today. It was sent by the Los Angeles County Grand Jury after an extraordinary Sunday session which the tribunal heard personally from all sides in the walkout which snarls the city in the midst of the Shrine National convention and its 200,000 visitors. Appearing before the Grand Jury were Mayor Fletcher BowInfant Suffers Concussion in Auto Collision Auto accidents in which two children were injured kept Anaheim police busy this past weekend. Diane Svymanski, two months, 9606 W. 17th st., Westminster, is still under observation in the Anaheim Community hospital following injuries received in a crash Saturday morning at the corner of Palm and Water. The infant suffered a concussion when she was thrown against the dash board, according to Dr. Sidney Adler who is attending her. Her mother, Mrs. Magdaline Svymanski, 25, also hurt in the accident, was administered first aid and released from the hospital Saturday. Mrs. Svymanski and her daughter were riding with William C. Barry, 24, of Westminster when the crash occurred. Police Officers Earl Vipond and Sgt. Arthur Bowen reported that Barry's car rammed the back of a car driven by Floyd L. Benson, 59, 11122 S. West st., while the latter was waiting for the stop signal at the intersection. On Way To Park A trip to the park was cut short for little Kathryn Brechtel, 3½, when she apparently ran into the path of an automobile driven by (Continued on Page 8) Exploding Gas Compressor Sets Blaze in Brea Fire destroyed a gas compressor and a 25x40 building valued at $40,000 on Imperial Highway east of Brea yesterday before volunteer firemen could bring the blaze under control. Apprehensive that nearby oil field structures might ignite, firemen curbed the fire after it had burned over three acres of grass surrounding the area. Firemen indicated cause of the fire was the explosion of the compressor and ignition of a Union Oil company gas line. Further spread of the fire was prevented as oil company employees shut off the underground gas line. Firemen from Yorba Linda and state forestry headquarters at Alert Officer Solves Mystery Of Broken Fence Top honors for alertness go to naheim Police Officer Earl F. zipond this week. On June 12, early in the morning, someone drove something into the fence surrounding the General Electric plant at 1200 N. Olive st. damage was estimated by plant officials at about $300. No one was able to discover who did it or what he did it with. Last night, Officer Vipond saw truck which looked like it had been in a scrape of some sort. He checked, found that it was registered to Mrs. Nevis N. Leos and that on the night of June 12, it had been driven by Luis Leos. Leos was contacted and said he drove the truck all right, but didn't remember hitting anything. However, when he left the police station this morning after the interview, he was heading for the insurance company to settle the matter. Early Egyptians undoubtedly new and used an elementary type of algebra. It was sent by the Los Angeles County Grand Jury after an extraordinary Sunday session which the tribunal heard personally from all sides in the walkout which snarls the city in the midst of the Shrine National convention and its 200,000 visitors. Appearing before the Grand Jury were Mayor Fletcher Bowron, who futilely appealed to company and union officials last week to at least postpone the strike until after the big convention; Federal Conciliator Harry Malcom, who worked night and day toward the same end, unsuccessfully; Vice President Cone T. Bass of the struck Los Angeles Transit Lines, and D. D. McClurg, president of the striking AFL amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach employees. Thereafter Grand Jury Foreman Carey S. Hill telegraphed Gov. Warren, saying that the jury "is unable to report any progress toward settlement of the strike," and adding that the traffic situation is "endangering life' and limb of the citizens of Los Angeles." The wire said that "we urge you to call a special session of the state legislature to enact laws prohibiting strikes against essential public services in our large cities." Francis A. Stearns, director-general of the Shrine convention, in a statement to reporters said "it hurts every Shrine in southern California to have our visitors come here and meet such conditions...the strike is unAmerican." The 4000 union men walked out early Friday, immobilizing 1100 yellow street cars and buses that ordinarily carry a million riders a day. The union asks a 20-cents an hour wage boost over the current average of $1.47 an hour. The company offered four cent. Apprenensive that nearby on field structures might ignite, firemen curbed the fire after it had burned over three acres of grass surrounding the area. Firemen indicated cause of the fire was the explosion of the compressor and ignition of a Union Oil company gas line. Further spread of the fire was prevented as oil company employees shut off the underground gas line. Firemen from Yorba Linda and state forestry headquarters, at Orange answered the call aided by Union employees. No G. Washington, But He Slept Here Margie Guse, who lives at 412 W. Second st., Santa Ana, went to bed at a decent hour last night, leaving the front door unlocked for her sister, who was out on a date. Sometime after midnight, Margie instinctively moved over to make room for the person crawling into bed with her. By 12:45 a.m., Margie was roused from her sleep by deep snores. Margie's sister never snored like that. Margie jumped out of bed and turned on the light. It wasn't her sister at all. It was a big bad wolf in the form of a red headed young man, fully clothed and sleeping blissfully. Unruffled, Margie managed to rouse the strange young man and wheeled him out the front door. She went back to bed. Five minutes later, she again was aroused by the persistent young man who wanted a bed for his head. Margie bounced him out again. Ten minuest later, the front door opened. Her sister? No, it was that blankety-blank intruder again. This time Margie phoned the police. Tired as he was, her uninvited guest managed to get away.