anaheim-gazette 1950-06-26

Honeymooning? See editorial, Page 4. Recent bride gives honeymoon advice. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Communists Near Se AFL Switchmen Strike Ties Up Four Railroads CHICAGO—(AP)—The strike of 4,000 AFL switchmen had brought four major Western railroads to a standstill today and had thrown thousands of other workers out of jobs. Lines tied up by the walkout yesterday morning of the Switchmen’s Union of North America are the 8000-mile Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific; the 2,413-mile Denver and Rio Grande Western; the 1500-mile Chicago and Great Western; and the 1125-mile Western Pacific. The fifth struck line, the 8000-mile Great Northern, said it has maintained near normal passenger service but that its freight movements have been crippled. The men left their jobs in support of a demand for a 40-hour week at the present 48-hours pay, equal to a wage boost of 31 cents an hour. In taking the strike action, they rejected a recommendation by a Presidential fact-finding The strike deadline at 6 a.m. local time yesterday found the four railroads ready to halt operations. They had announced earlier that if final negotiations failed of a settlement, they would not even try to run any trains during the strike. They announced the lay-off of at least 35,000 other employees, most of them effective today. Settlement negotiations continued until shortly before the strike deadline under supervision of the Chicago and Great Western; and the 1125-mile Western Pacific. The fifth struck line, the 8000-mile Great Northern, said it has maintained near normal passenger service but that its freight movements have been crippled. The men left their jobs in support of a demand for a 40-hour week at the present 48-hours pay, equal to a wage boost of 31 cents an hour. In taking the strike action, they rejected a recommendation by a Presidential fact-finding board that they be granted a 40-hour week and a pay increase of 18 cents an hour. The union now has a contract with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at the terms requested of the other lines. That agreement raised the pay of switch foremen or yard conductors from $13.06 a day to $15.67; helpers or yard brakemen from $12.21 to $14.65, and switch tenders from $10.71 to $12.86. The strike deadline at 6 a.m. local time yesterday found the four railroads ready to halt operations. They had announced earlier that if final negotiations failed of a settlement, they would not even try to run any trains during the strike. They announced the lay-off of at least 35,000 other employees, most of them effective today. Settlement negotiations continued until shortly before the strike deadline under supervision of the National (Railway) Mediation board. In a final effort, T. E. Bickers, board secretary, made a telegraphic appeal to union president Arthur J. Glover to postpone the walkout. Glover replied from his home in Buffalo, N. Y., that the railroads had "not only offered no solution to the dispute, but absolutely refused to bargain in the spirit intended by the Railway Labor act. Planning Commission Approves 95 Lots on Placentia Rd. Tract Nation at Glance Big Airplane Probably Hit By Lightning (By The Associated Press) ST. JOSEPH, Mich.—Evidence built up today that lightning shattered a Northwest Airlines plane over Lake Michigan early Saturday and scattered bits of wreckage and bodies in the lake's deep waters. All 58 occupants of the DC-4 are presumed dead as a result of the nation's worst air tragedy in history. Bits of human bodies already have been recovered from the lake. So have a piece of a blue blanket, a portion of a suitcase and fragments of clothing. Five Coast Guard cutters explored the area today in search of more evidence. Two other factors tend to support the lightning theory. An electrical storm was raging over the state about the time the plane passed it on its New York-to-Chicago route. Public hearings on a variety of applications for variances and use permits occupied major time of the Orange county planning commission, which late Friday disposed of several other items of business, including a 21-acre subdivision near Anaheim. C. R. Johnson of Long Beach proposed to carve 95 lots out of the 21-acre tract at Placentia rd., and Cerritos ave., and won approval. Plans of Walter Elliott to subdivide 10 acres into 41 lots for single family residential use on Lampson rd., east of Pine st., Garden Grove, were held up two weeks at his request. With none opposing and three present to approve, the commission concluded its first hearing on a proposal to rezone Garden Grove blvd., frontage from Lewis st., to a point west of Haster st., Garden Grove, from agricultural to general business. Second public hearing will be July 14 at 2 p.m. Hearing will be July 7 at 3 p.m., on proposal of E. W. Huddleston to establish a furniture store on Whittier blvd., east of Cypress st., La Habra. Deferred a week was commission consideration of plans of Bill Bonnema for a 100-cow dairy on Hazard st., east of Chicago and Great Western; and the 1125-mile Western Pacific. The fifth struck line, the 8000-mile Great Northern, said it has maintained near normal passenger service but that its freight movements have been crippled. The men left their jobs in support of a demand for a 40-hour week at the present 48-hours pay, equal to a wage boost of 31 cents an hour. In taking the strike action, they rejected a recommendation by a Presidential fact-finding board that they be granted a 40-hour week and a pay increase of 18 cents an hour. The union now has a contract with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad at the terms requested of the other lines. That agreement raised the pay of switch foremen or yard conductors from $13.06 a day to $15.67; helpers or yard brakemen from $12.21 to $14.65, and switch tenders from $10.71 to $12.86. The strike deadline at 6 a.m. local time yesterday found the four railroads ready to halt operations. They had announced earlier that if final negotiations failed of a settlement, they would not even try to run any trains during the strike. They announced the lay-off of at least 35,000 other employees, most of them effective today. Settlement negotiations continued until shortly before the strike deadline under supervision of the National (Railway) Mediation board. In a final effort, T. E. Bickers, board secretary, made a telegraphic appeal to union president Arthur J. Glover to postpone the walkout. Glover replied from his home in Buffalo, N. Y., that the railroads had "not only offered no solution to the dispute, but absolutely refused to bargain in the spirit intended by the Railway Labor act. (Cornerstone LAID—Speaker Lutheran Home for the Aged Gerdes, president of the Lutheran committee. Always Drive Carefully Seven Persons Hurt in County Over Weekend Headlined by the spectacular crash between a Southern Pacific train and a truck loaded with hives of bees, Orange county trafic over the weekend accounted for injury of seven persons; those of them in the railroad crosswreck, which demolished truck and derailed the locomotions (See Bee Story, column 4.) Earl S. Blackburn, 62, Alhambble received minor injuries in a four-car collision on Tustin ave., south of Fourth st., Santa Ana, at 5 p.m., Sunday. A car driven by John P. Turkall, 26, Norton base, San Bernardino, rammed the rear of Blackburn's car, which was knocked against the rear owl car driven by Seeley Greenhill Mudd, 55, Passadena, which turned, struck the rear of a driver by Joseph W. Gifford, 2317 Delaware ave., Huntington Beach. The three leading cars were slowing for a boulevard stop when Turkall started the collision, according to a California highway patrol report. Mrs. Marina Contreras, 34, 32 W. 135th st., Hawthorne, was treated at Ross emergency hospital Newport Beach, for injuries received when a car driven by husband, Manuel Contreras stopped at the 17th st., junction with Coast highway at Bayshaw camp and was struck by a driver by Catherone M. Lillie, 1933 N. Tamarind, Los Angeles. Bits of human bodies already have been recovered from the lake. So have a piece of a blue blanket, a portion of a suitcase and fragments of clothing. Five Coast Guard cutters explored the area today in search of more evidence. Two other factors tend to support the lightning theory. An electrical storm was raging over the state about the time the plane passed it on its New York-to-Minneapolis route. And persons living near the shore said they heard and saw what appeared to be a terrific explosion over the lake about the same time. The piece of blanket—marked with the letters NW—was identified by Paul Benscoter, airline representative, as the type used (Continued on Page 5) Officers Capture Suspect Shortly After Man Is Slain West of Here Within 38 hours after Felipe Robles' slain body was found along the Southern Pacific tracks between Dale and Magnolia aves., in the Buena Park-Stanton area, Saturday, Sheriff James Musick announced today that Felix Carrillo Santellano, 30, of 10802 Berry st., Colony Independencia, had confessed that he stomped Robles to death because he was refused the loan of one dollar. Lieut. Pete Klyne and Deputy Sheriffs Roy Bruce and Danny Rois, who had worked on the case since Saturday, participated with Sheriff Musick in grilling Santellano, after he had been arrested by Fresno police at the request of the sheriff's office here. Sheriff Musick and Klyne brought the prisoner back by plane Sunday evening. Rios and Bruce turned up the first trace of Santellano's connection with the killing of Robles, the 55-year-old victim having been slain Thursday night. Santellano at first denied connection with the crime, but bloody clothing was found at the home of his parents in Fresno, where he was traced. Bit by bit, the story was drawn from him, Musick said. Santellano had asked Robles to lend him a dollar, and became angered when Robles refused and called him a name; the prisoner is said to have told the officers. He beat Robles to the ground with his fists, and then stomped him to death, he is said to have admitted. He then rifled Robles' billfold and found it empty. Sheriff Music planned to confer today with District Attorney James L. Davis on the filing of a murder charge against Santellano. Mrs. Marina Contreras, 34, 32 W. 135th st., Hawthorne, was treated at Ross emergency hospital Newport Beach, for injuries received when a car driven by her husband, Manuel Contreras, stopped at the 17th st., juncture with Coast highway at Bayshore camp and was struck by a car driven by Catherone M. Lillie, 1933 N. Tamarind, Los Angeles. Collision between cars driven Donal D. Rumrich, 27, 10961 Western ave., Anaheim, and Donald Struck, 32, Box 429, Orange, Stanton ave., north of Chapman ave., near Stanton Sunday at 2:15 p.m., resulted in minor injuries to Susan Struck, 2-year-old daughter of Donald. Santa Ana Bank Opens Doors as Bank of America SAN FRANCISCO (P)—Bank acquired by the Bank of America last week began opening today branches of the world's largest bank despite a federal court order. New lettering on the windows of the banks identified them branches of the Bank of America. Largest bank in the group, the First Trust and Savings of Pasadena, displayed a sign proclaiming it to be operating as the Bank of America. A spokesman said it has been doing business as such since Saturday. The Pasadena bank has deposits of $47,000,000. Others included the second largest bank acquired, the First National of Sant Ana, with $25,000,000 deposits, and the First National Bank of Garden Grove. Presumably the other banks are the group of 22 also opened. The Bank of America had not announced any change in its plans to open the institutions regardless of court order. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JUNE 26, 1950 Dear Seoul; Demand South H Lutheran Home Begins $150,000 New Addition Formal ceremonies mark cornerstone laying of a new 000 building yesterday after at the Lutheran Home for Aged at 891 S. Walnut. Major address was offered Pastor E. H. Kreidt and music vided by the St. John's choir. H. Hopmann accompanied a priate hymns. To be completed by Sept. new building will house 22 rooms and six suites; more doubling the home's present ties. The brick, fireproof structure contains a large recreation and is centered around a Radiant heating is util throughout. A smaller seating building housing a 12-bed NERNERSTONE LAID—Special services yesterday attended laying of a new $150,000 building at the Lutheran Home for the Aged, at 891 S. Walnut. Shown, left to right, are: Irvin A. Bernstrauch, Fred Bardes, president of the Lutheran Home Assn., and the Rev. H. E. Kreidt, members of the building committee. A pre-birthday party was held in conjunction with the Old Timers picnic in Irvine park yesterday. Mrs. Fannie Schneider Weaver (left), was born in Anaheim's first school room on June 26—she wouldn't say what year—and today is her birthday. Her husband, Ole Weaver, was also born in Anaheim. With them is Mrs. Violet Allen Schaller, now living in Garden Grove. She came to Anaheim when less than six months old. (Other Old Timers pictures on page 5.) Always Drive Carefully Clouds of Buzzing Bees Make Always Drive Carefully Clouds of Buzzing Bees Make Train-Truck Crash Scene Hum Clouds of angry bees played a major role in a truck-train collision yesterday at the McPherson st., S.P. crossing in Orange. The accident, occurred when a truck loaded with 100 hives of bussing bees, driven by E. C. Cantrell of Buena Park, was rammed by a backing Southern Pacific tender, sheared in half just back of the cab, and carried 150 feet north along the tracks. As liberated bees swarmed over the wreckage, Cantrell and a passenger, Eugene Drake, also of Buena Park, lay unattended for a time as would-be rescuers were unable to approach the shattered truck cab because of black clouds of angry bees. Finally, aided by the professional services of five beekeepers, bystanders reached Cantrell and Drake. Both men were hospitalized with serious, but not critical, injuries. Both the train tender and locomotive were derailed and wrecking crews called to clear wreckage were only able to complete operations after the area had been sprayed with DDT and the hives burned. Enrollments in California's public schools—from kindergarten to junior college — increased 82,479 in the past year. Rotary Speaker Discusses Taxes John H. LeGrand, executive secretary of South Gate Chamber of Commerce, was the principal speaker at the regular meeting of Anaheim Rotary club held this noon at the Elks club. Mr. LeGrand stated that "the high state and county taxes are driving industry out of the state and leading to unemployment." He pointed out that lower taxes elsewhere are steadily attracting large industry away from this area. In closing he urged that Rotarians subscribe to a current tax education program now under way that is designed to expose the overlarge share of each dollar going into taxes. Mr. LeGrand spoke on the topic of "Taxes." Members were also reminded at the meeting that the clubs annual installation dinner will be held July 6, at Hacienda Country club with Claud Russell, now in the East attending a Rotary convention, taking over the gavel. There will be no meeting next Monday. The state of Nebraska has an area of 57,510 square miles. Sentry Kills Pal With 'Unloaded' Gun An El Toro Marine sentry thought his pistol was unloaded the weapon at a foul sentry last night and pulled trigger. As a result, PFC Rick C. Gomez, 19, San Antonio, T is dead today. Held responsible for the shoot is PFC Carlos Reyes, 23, of S Madre. Investigating officers found that Reyes had forgotten to un his pistol following a routine lening by the sergeant of guard a few minutes prior to accident. Normally the weapons are ried unloaded unless the sentry challenging or unless there is emergency. Officers also found that Gomez had drawn his pistol which empty. Guards Recover Swimmer's Body Life guards yesterday recovered the body of Norman McIntosh Los Angeles, from the surf feet west of the jetty at the m of the Santa Ana River bett Newport Beach and Hunting Beach. The body was discovered 25 feet off shore. It was a week to the day McIntosh had drowned while swimming off the west jetty. The body was taken to Smith Mortuary at Hunting Beach. The Coroner's office nounced that there would be inquest. ZETTE 1950 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month No. 63 South Korea Surrender Soviet Trained Invaders Start Civil War; U.S. Blamed SEOUL, Korea, Tuesday, June 27—(AP)—Invading North Korean communists stabbed a tank column to the outskirts of this southern republic’s capital early today and broadcast a demand for Southern surrender. At the same time, President Syngman Rhee, of South Korea, blamed the crisis on “Too little and too late” American aid. The surrender demand was made over the Pyongyang radio by Gen. Chai Ung Jun, commander of the Northern forces that suddenly invaded South Korea Sunday. Prospects of total defeat of the Southern forces through bad morale rather than by being beaten in the field were in evidence at this zero hour today. The Northern mobile column that thrust perilously upon Seoul did so by piercing two full Southern divisions that were engaged Korea at Glance (By The Associated Press) Communist North Korean troops, Soviet-trained, spear close to Seoul, capital of South Korean Republic. Soviet type Yak-3 fighter drops bombs in Seoul, attack two American Mustang fighters, and machineguns U.S. military advisory group headquarters. President Truman hurries back to Washington from Missouri holiday plans. Hamlyn’s Hunting Harmless Herman Next time you see a skunk walking down the street, call Herman, then pick him up and take him to Officer Russell Hamlyn’s house at 718 S. Claudia. There’s no need to be hesitant, because nine chances out of 10 he skunk you pick up will be Herman, and Herman’s deodorized. He hasn’t raised a stink out anything for years. A pet of the Hamlyn family is some time, Herman is guaranteed absolutely to be harmless and inoffensive. He got loose yesterday and is messed sorely. He’s great when it comes to hiding the premises of bugs and rodents and such. He’s guaranteed. Just call him Herman, then pick him up—he weighs 14 pounds—and return him to the Hamlyn. Nine chances out of . . . of course, there are those of us who may come up with the 10th chance. Entry Kills Real With Unloaded’ Gun In El Toro Marine sentry who made over the Pyongyang radio by Gen. Chai Ung Jun, commander of the Northern forces that suddenly invaded South Korea Sunday. Prospects of total defeat of the Southern forces through bad morale rather than by being beaten in the field were in evidence at this zero hour today. The Northern mobile column that thrust perilously upon Seoul did so by piercing two full Southern divisions that were engaged in a counter-attack. Little Resistance It reached Seoul’s outskirts with little or no resistance for the last dozen miles. (Exact whereabouts of the Northern column was not mentioned in this dispatch.) Last official report had the Northern tanks nine miles north of Seoul Monday night and pushing ahead fast. This morning they were said to be on the outskirts. Southern resistance collapsed at Uijongbu, 12 miles north of Seoul. A further defense was being put up three miles south, but there were no details. The American embassy burned its important secret papers in a huge bonfire. Air raid sirens screeched. Four Northern planes strafed downtown streets. Two ships carrying 700 dependents of Americans still in South Korea sailed from Inchon tonight with a U.S. naval and air escort. The two vessels—one Norwegian and one Panamanian — are bound for Fukuoka on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu. They are scheduled to arrive tomorrow night. Hope for U.S. Aid U.S. Ambassador John J. Muccio said arrangements have “been taken care of” to get South Korean pilots to Japan to take delivery of 10 U.S. fighter planes. Informed that General MacArthur had announced U.S. plans to give the hard pressed Koreans Mustang fighters, Muccio commented: “Good—that’s fine work.” How soon the delivery can be made is unanswered. Both Muccio and South Korean government are anxious for air protection at Seoul at the earliest possible moment. It was conceded that air strength would brighten the dismal outlook. Ten fighter planes, however, is regarded as only a starter. One North Korean pilot who defected said the North reds had 183 planes. President Syngman Rhee and Korean af Glance (By The Associated Press) Communist North Korean troops, Soviet-trained, spear close to Seoul, capital of South Korean Republic. Soviet type Yak-3 fighter drops bombs in Seoul, attack two American Mustang fighters, and machineguns U.S. military advisory group headquarters. President Truman hurries back to Washington from Missouri holiday, plans new conferences today after three hour session Sunday night with top advisers. United States orders arms sped to Seoul Korean forces. United Nations, with Russia absent, orders cease-fire order in Korea, demands North Koreans retire back of 38th parallel border. Official Soviet news agency quotes North Korea communist communique charging South Koreans started invasion. WASHINGTON—Senator Connally (D-Tex) told the Senate today that “freedom loving nations” might act “over and above the United Nations” if necessary to check communist aggression. The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee spoke of this possibility during a general Senate debate on the communist invasion of South Korea. Republican senators agreed unanimously that the communist attack on South Korea should not be allowed to involve this country in war. Senator Bridges (R-NH) urged that the United States call the Kremlin’s “bluff” and establish a line against communism all over the world. Bridges said such a course was a “calculated risk,” but contended it offered the best way to prevent an outright war with Russia. Connally, choosing his words carefully, did not go into what action might be taken. He cautioned against any hasty action until the United Nations Security council meets tomorrow on the Korean situation. Senator Knowland (R-Calif) asked Connally if he thought the invasion could be “settled by a resolution.” TOKYO — The United States rushed preparations today for supplying communist-invaded South Korea with much needed war materials—including 10 F-51 Mustang fighter planes. General MacArthur's headquarter ENTRY KILLS REAL WITH UNLOADED’ GUN In El Toro Marine sentry who caught his pistol was unloaded, released the weapon at a fellow ferry last night and pulled theenger. As a result, PFC Richard Somez, 19, San Antonio, Texas read today. Field responsible for the shooting of PFC Carlos Reyes, 23, of Sierra Madre. Investigating officers found Reyes had forgotten to unload pistol following a routine chal-ing by the sergeant of the third a few minutes prior to the incident. Normally the weapons are car- unloaded unless the sentry is challenging or unless there is an emergency. Officers also found that Gomez had drawn his pistol which was shot. GUARDS RECover SWIMMER’S BODY Life guards yesterday recovered body of Norman McIntosh, 20, Los Angeles, from the surf 1000 feet west of the jetty at the mouth of the Santa Ana River between Port Beach and Huntington Beach. The body was discovered near off shore. It was a week to the day after McIntosh had drowned while swimming off the west jetty. The body was taken to the North Mortuary at Huntington Beach. The Coroner’s office announced that there would be no quest. KOREAN WAR MAP—38th parallel is dividing line between North and South Korea. Northern invaders send forces to outskirts of Seoul, capital of South Korea. Ongjin peninsula was abandoned to communists. Americans in South Korea are being evacuated from Inchon.