anaheim-gazette 1950-06-30

Behind Scenes Want the inside story on the president's action in Korea? See Washington Merry-Go-Round, Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim’s FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Truman Authorize City Records New Midyear Building High Building in Anaheim reached a new mid-year mark as Building Inspector R. W. Nyboe put the latest June building permits in the record book today. The entries made this morning brought the total value of building inaugurated from January through June 1950 to a whopping $2,498,530. This compares with $1,146,181 at the end of June last year. The total permits issued this past month came to $505,654. Sixly permits were issued, 36 of which. A Word of Caution by Our City Officials About the 4th of July Following are open letters written by Police Chief Mark A. Stephenson and Fire Chief R. W. Nyboe in the interest of a safe and sane July 4th week-end for the people of Anaheim. The dangers of personal injury and costly property damage through careless use of fireworks over the Fourth of July are again imminent. Every year improper use of even the lawful type fireworks results in painful injuries—even death—to thousands. Fires resulting from misuse of fireworks produce immense property damage as well as additional injuries. Explosive and aerial fire- An intensive traffic safety program designed to help reduce Fourth of July accidents will be launched tomorrow. All of the cities and states throughout the nation will combine efforts to hold down the high holiday death toll which usually marks the annual Independence Day celebration. The nationwide program is being coordinated by the National Safety Council. Motor vehicle accidents an- Building in Anaheim reached a new mid-year mark as Building Inspector R. W. Nyboe put the latest June building permits in the record book today. The entries made this morning brought the total value of building inaugurated from January through June 1950 to a whopping $2,498,530. This compares with $1,146,181 at the end of June last year. The total permits issued this past month came to $505,654. Sixly permits were issued, 36 of which were for dwellings. The remainder went for additions, alterations and commercial buildings. Biggest single permit of all, $186,000, was issued this morning to Real Gold Citrus Products Company covering phases of the current half-million dollar expansion program. June of 1949 saw 54 permits issued for $404,568 worth of construction. The all-time monthly record was achieved last month when permits were issued for $726,271 for proposed building. Today's figure for the six month building period is within $45,000 of the total figure for 1948. Anaheim's biggest building year. Permits issued in 1948 totaled $2,541,594. Stagecoach Serves As City’s Parade Entry for Fourth An authentic early California stagecoach, drawn by three white horses and a lead guide mule will serve as the city of Anaheim’s official entry in the Huntington Beach 4th of July parade, Tuesday, according to an announcement made today by E. W. Moeller, Chamber of Commerce manager. Eight young riders, costumed in western regalia and provided by the Richards-Martin School of Dancing, will be aboard the coach. Coach was procured through the Arroyo Seco stables in Los Angeles. Presence of the mule in the team preserves early California authenticity, according to Mr. Moeller, since many early drivers did in fact utilize an additional sure-footed mule to traverse dangerous mountain trails. Entered under auspices of the Chamber of Commerce, the entry carries out the California Centennials theme. Fullerton Fire Phone Company’s Bread Returns to Local Stores As Bakers Sign New Agreement Merchants Will Stay Open Monday Most Anaheim businessmen will remain open for business on Monday, July 3rd, Chamber of Commerce Manager E. W. Moeller reminded today. As a convenience to Anaheim shoppers, city retail merchants have voted to stay open that day, rather than take a four-day holiday. Special sales and bargain attractions will be offered to allow Anaheim residents to take full advantage of the mid-vacation shopping day. The Anaheim Gazette will not be published on July 4. Surprise Party Honors Hapgood “It was a complete surprise.” So said E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim City Engineer, today as he regis- An intensive traffic safety program designed to help reduce Fourth of July accidents will be launched tomorrow. All of the cities and states throughout the nation will combine efforts to hold down the high holiday death toll which usually marks the annual Independence Day celebration. The nationwide program is being coordinated by the National Safety Council. Motor vehicle accidents annually lead the list of holiday hazards. This year the Fourth will be a four-day holiday for many persons, with the result that traffic on the nation’s highways will be greatly increased. Extra care, caution and effort on the part of everyone is mandatory if we are to enjoy a safe, happy, tragedy-free Fourth of July. I strongly urge every citizen of Anaheim to take it upon himself to see that death and destruction do not mar the observance of Independence Day in this city. Mark A. Stephenson, Police Chief, City of Anaheim Fullerton Fire Phone Company’s ‘Worst in Years’ Damage to five communication cables, disrupting 1,200 telephones and other services last Friday morning by the fire which destroyed a large portion of a Fullerton business block, was regarded this week by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company as the cause of one of the worst interruptions of service in Orange county for many years, according to Manager R. J. Rossberg. Nearly one quarter of all Fullerton communications were blacked out. Immediately following word of the fire, local telephone construction, splicing and repair crews were sent to the scene of the blaze and other crews were dispatched from Santa Ana and Anaheim to start the large and complicated job of restoring service. As fast as the flames died down and the heat would permit telephone men moved in swiftly with the job of identifying, tagging and splicing 800 pairs of communication wires. By 4:30 p.m., 13 splicing, repair and construction crews had about 150 essential telephones back in operation and by midnight full service was restored. DEL MAR (P)—The San Diego County Fair opened today for a 10-day run at its two and a half million dollar plant. Attractions will include harness racing, quarter horse racing, rodeo events and the San Diego National Horse show. Surprise Party Honors Hapgood “It was a complete surprise.” So said E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim City Engineer, today as he registered his appreciation for the surprise birthday given him by members of the City Engineering Department at the Elks Club last night. The affair marked Mr. Hapgood's 70th year. A total of 63 guests attended. They included members of the City Council, and heads and/or representatives from each of the City's Administrative departments. Also making appearance were ex-councilman Morris Martenet and former Anaheim Mayor Charles Mann, as well as representatives from Pacific Clay Products and Sully-Miller contracting company. A flood of congratulatory letters and telegrams came from dignitaries unable to be present. Mayor Charles Pearson acted as M.C. at the banquet. Mr. Hapgood was presented with many gifts by admirers. Included were 26 brand new one-dollar bills, one for each year that he has served as City Engineer. Mr. Hapgood said today that he plans to retire from the position this September when the pending entrance into the state Municipal Employees' retirement plan is completed. GRUNION AGAIN It's grunion fishing time again: The little silvery fish are scheduled tonight for their third run of the month beginning at 9:15 p.m., continuing for three more nights 45 minutes later each night. The striking, employed in 21 wholesale bakeries, in the Los Angeles area, had asked for a five-day, 35-hour week at no loss of pay under their six-day, 40-hour week. The settlement provides a wage increase of five cents an hour, guarantee of an eight-hour day with a 40-hour week, with journeymen receiving $1.73 an hour. They will get $37.50 each in lieu of retroactive pay to May 1. Union officials did not disclose the vote but said the majority for ending the strike was “only several hundred.” Orange County Four-Day Fete Starts Tomorrow The highlight of the 43rd Annual Orange County 4th of July Celebration, to be held in Huntington Beach beginning tomorrow, will be the gigantic eight division Golden California Centennial Parade at 11: a.m. July 4th. Over 1000 marching military men, fourteen bands and drum corps, 500 horses, 350 majorettes, many beautiful floats and the largest array of silver mounted equestrians ever to be seen in Orange county will be in the line of march. Miss Diane Hart, beautiful celebration Queen, and her court will ride atop her own special float. Mr. David Llewellyn of Los Angeles will be Equestrian’ Grand Marshal, riding his beautiful silver mounted parade horse. The afternoon festivities on the beach will open at 2:30 p.m. with the Massed Bands playing the "Star Spangled Banner" followed by the gala Centennial Pageant and Bathing Beauty Contest. The Celebration will be climaxed by a huge display of fireworks from the Municipal Pier at 9:00 p.m. ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1950 orizes Ground Forces ANOTHER DATE TO KEEP IN MIND JULY 1 34 5678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Scores of Local Motorists to Join July 4th Traffic Hundreds of local residents are expected to join the record number of more than 3,000,000 motorists on California highways over the week-end, according to C. R. Brandon of the Anaheim office of the Automobile club of Southern California. He warned that congestion en route to popular beach and mountain resorts is likely to resemble downtown Los Angeles at five o'clock and that accident probability skyrockets. Pointing out that no further reservations are available at Yosemite or Sequoia and exceedingly few at Arrowhead, Big Bear or resorts close at hand, Brandon suggested that "your own backyard is a good safe and comfortable place to spend the holiday." He added the club anticipates sharp increases in local service The County Day Fete Tomorrow light of the 43rd Anne County 4th of July to be held in Huntingbegining tomorrow, the gigantic eight divical California Centennial 1: a.m. July 4th. 200 marching military seen bands and drum horses, 350 majorettes, fuel floats and the largsilver mounted equesto be seen in Orange be in the line of march. Hart, beautiful celeen, and her court will her own special float. Llewellyn of Los Anne Equestrian Grand dling his beautiful sillal parade horse. Sunoon festivities on the open at 2:30 p.m, with Bands playing the Angled Banner" followed in Centennial Pageant of Beauty Contest. The will be climaxed by a day of fireworks from Real Pier at 9:00 p.m. American League BOSTON (P)—The New York Yankees slashed from behind twice today to whip Boston's Red Sox, 9-6, spoiling the home debut of Manager Steve O'Neill. RHE New York ..... 010 301 040—9 18 0 Boston ..... 003 030 000—6 12 0 Raschl, Page (8) and Berra; Dobson, Stobbs (8), Schantz (8), E. Johnson (8) and Tebbetta. GENTLEMEN ALL—Preparing for tomorrow's Huck Finn Day at Irvine Park lake, gentlemanly Ikes and young associates show three-year-old Connie Emiston a few fishing tricks. They are, from left, Walt Riesterer, assistant Scout master of Anaheim Ike-sponsored troop 88; John O'Kane, Anaheim Ike who serves as chairman of Huck Finn Day this year; Adron Edmiston, director of Fullerton Ike Chapter and chairman of Orange County Council; Dickie Fleenor, Fullerton Izaak Walton Troop 92, and David Fleenor. Background, at O'Kane's carpenter shop, is made up of the 265 poles which Ikes have readied for tomorrow. Turnout of Youngsters Expects To Break Huck Finn Day Record Tomorrow, starting at 9 a.m., the Orange County Council of the Izaak Walton League, will stage the largest Huck Finn Day in history at the Irvine Park lake. At least 5000 youngsters, from sixth grade age on down are expected to compete in the county-wide affair. Never before has such a far-reaching fishing program been attempted by Ikes, anywhere, according to 1950 Huck Finn Day chairman John O'Kane, Anaheim Ike and League state director. Ikes have 265 brand new poles ready and waiting for the go signal tomorrow. They also have 6000 worms, the kind that fish just die for, which have been collected during the past two weeks. As for fish to catch, the lake already has a goodly supply of catfish, sunfish, crappie, blue gill, perch and gold fish. But just to make sure the contest doesn't lag, the Ikes are supplementing the native stock. O'Kane anticipates delivery of two truckloads of fish, some 5000 crappies and blue gill, prior to the opening gun tomorrow. About the only think the Ikes aren't furnishing is lunch. All those attending are urged to bring along something which will do for a picnic. (Continued on Page 5) LIFORNIA STATE BRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Variable high cloudiness today, tonight and Saturday with a few widely scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms over mountains and desert areas. Considerable fog on coast. 5c a Copy. — 50c Per Month No. 67 orces For Korea Decision Comes After Word Of Strategic Red Thrust KOREA AT GLANCE TOKYO—South Korean troops reported smashing back into Seoul. B-29s and other American war planes ordered to blast Red air bases both north and south of 38th parallel. Planes rip Communist installations. Han river line stabilized and apparently holding. WASHINGTON—U. S. ready to send Japan-based infantry into action in Korea if necessary. MOSCOW—Russia rejects U. S. plea to use her influence to stop North Korean satellites. Observers see Russian desire to affect "hands off" policy in Korean war. Tass reports B-29 raiders blasted Pyongyang, capital of red North Korea. Lake Success—U. N. Security Council summoned back into session to review results of its order to use force to halt invasion. India and Egypt, non-participants in force vote, ready new statements. WASHINGTON—U. S. ready to send Japan-based infantry into action in Korea if necessary. MOSCOW—Russia rejects U. S. plea to use her influence to stop North Korean satellites. Observers see Russian desire to affect "hands off" policy in Korean war. Tass reports B-29 raiders blasted Pyongyang, capital of red North Korea. Lake Success—U. N. Security Council summoned back into session to review results of its order to use force to halt invasion. India and Egypt, non-participants in force vote, ready new statements. (By The Associated Press) WASHINGTON —The Defense Department said today South Korean forces are rallying to contain the communist armor which broke through the Han river line. "We hope they will stop it," a spokesman added. He said the head of the communist armored thrust was last reported somewhere between Seoul and Suwon. It previously had been reported to include 40 to 50 armored vehicles. The department had told of the break-through this morning. President Truman today authorized use of American infantry against the communist invaders in the Korean war. He did this as Tokyo military sources reported Red tanks lancing at least 15 miles south of the vital Han river defense line. The American headquarters position at Suwon was threatened in the new communist thrust against the thinly defended line. General MacArthur's headquarters confirmed that the invaders made a breakthrough southwest of Seoul. Destruction of 15 North Korean tanks in American strafing operations Friday was announced in Tokyo by the Far East Air Force. In a communique the Air Force said it flew 161 sorties Friday, including a third raid by B-29 superfortresses. (Continued on page 5) Plans Progress For Optimist’s Talent Night Assignments of committee chairmanships for the second annual Talent Night program of the Anaheim Optimist Club were announced by Tom Yellis, president, at a Plans Progress For Optimist's Talent Night Assignments of committee chairmanships for the second annual Talent Night program of the Anaheim Optimist Club were announced by Tom Yellis, president, at a Board of Governors meeting last night. The meeting followed the regular dinner meeting of the club. In charge of the program will be J. W. Stephens with Harwood Larson as advertising manager. Louis Larson will be program book editor and publisher and Al Garey will head the finance committee. Assignments are the same as for the previous year. The affair will be held in La Palma Park July 28th and lower admission prices will be offered so that more people can attend. According to Stephens more local talent will be included in the event and those who appeared last year will have a well rounded out program of new acts and features. Funds raised this year will augment the Building Fund and will go directly into the Boys' Center building at the West Chartres st. location. (Continued on page 5) A Taxing Problem PASADENA (UP) — Ambulance drivers at Pasadena's Emergency Hospital have been granted pay increases of 15 cents a month that will cost them $1.50 a month increased income taxes. City employees receiving cost of living bonuses had them incorporated into their monthly wages. In the case of the drivers, that put them in a higher income tax bracket. City Manager Don McMillan said he'd be glad to adjust salaries down to where the drivers can save money. HOW ABOUT THIS! Conductor Les Frank threw a farewell party today for his commuters on the Pacific Electric Santa Ana-Los Angeles interurban line which is being abandoned. Frank, who has been working the line for nine years, served coffee, doughnuts and soft drinks to his passengers as they rode in to Los Angeles. His wife, Grace, helped. "I just wanted to show my appreciation for having such nice people on my line," said Frank.