anaheim-gazette 1950-07-17

Mechanical Ballots Frank Jordan, California Secretary of State, explains new type ballot being considered by state. It functions on order of business machine. See "Affairs of State," Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL MARK MEMORIAL—Personages who played major roles in yesterday's Pioneer Memorial dedication Marie Horstman Dwyer Pioneer Memorial plaque, one of two unveiled during the program. Left to right: Dwyer, creators of the memorial; L. A. "Faye" Lewis, charter member of the local N.S.G.W. who told Mrs. Alexis Pelous, president of the local N.D.G.W., who joined in unveiling the second plaque; and Ma comed addition of memorial to city. Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER With the benevolent bureaucratic government taxing everything that's taxable except the free air, Anaheimers are likely to think twice before voting any new taxes. But they must! They have no alternative. Sewage disposal is a major problem confronting us. It is an absolute necessity to public health and expansion of Northern Orange county. It is vital . . . Sewage disposal can not be made a political football. The present outfall sewer is already over-taxed. It is insufficient and obsolete. It is overloaded. Recent census figures show that Anaheim and its environs have grown far beyond the capacity of the system. It is costly . . . In this day and age everything costs money. But an adequate sewage system is worth the money. People in Fuller Park, a suburb of Fullerton, know. They've fought the sewer problem. It is a nasty one . . . When effluent backs up into the bathtubs, overflows into the streets and down the gutters, conditions are almost intolerable. Don't let that happen here. PLAQUE UNVEILED—Mrs. Alexis Pelous, president of the Grace Past president of the N.S.G.W., unveil plaque on Mother Colony house Plaque was provided by California Centennials commission. Dedication Ceremony for P Memorial Held Sunday Afternoon "Generous and untiring efforts of civic-minded individuals and It is costly... In this day and age everything costs money. But an adequate sewage system is worth the money. People in Fuller Park, a suburb of Fullerton, know. They've fought the sewer problem. It is a nasty one... When effluent backs up into the bathtubs, overflows into the streets and down the gutters, conditions are almost intolerable. Don't let that happen here. ANAHEIM NEEDS—A new and larger public library to meet the needs of a growing city. OUR BACK YARD — Nicholas Wincklen's divorce proceedings show what the high cost of living does to a gross income of $1200 monthly. It reduces it to a mere $189... Anaheim's strong man, Arnold Graski, is considering an agricultural course... Frank McConnell, Gordon Walker's entry in the annual Soapbox Derby, is a proud lad. His brother, Hubert McConnell, is a member of the fighter squadron that recently reenlisted for active duty. Incidentally, the stork is hovering pretty close to the fliers' household... Apparently the city water plant engineer's son, Max Moody, is trying to follow his illustrious father's footsteps. Max, the elder, was a member of the championship Anaheim Valencias. He was quite a pitcher for late Art Nunn's Hornets, too... Leavitt Ford and J. B. Collings are civic minded, progressive Anaheim boosters who have devoted considerable time to making the 1950 Hallowe'en parade the best ever... REALLY—The Anaheim City Park is known throughout Southern California for its ideal picnicking facilities. PLAQUE UNVEILED—Mrs. Alexis Pelous, president of the Grace Past president of the N.S.G.W., unveil plaque on Mother Colony house Plaque was provided by California Centennials commission. Dedication Ceremony for Memorial Held Sunday Afternoon Crash Hurls Man Into Windshield Major injuries were suffered by Francisco R. Pedraza, 43, 1030 Kemp street, in a two-car crash late last night at the intersection of North Street and Placentia. Pedraza was thrown through the windshield of the car in which he was riding, was taken to the Anaheim Community hospital and later transferred to the Orange County hospital. According to the accident report filed by Sgt. Alton Hoxie and officer Russell Hamlyn of the Anaheim Police department; the car in which Pedraza was a passenger, driven by Guillermo Sandoval, 17, 1026 Kemp street, crashed into the back of an automobile driven by Rafael O. Diaz, 26, 1030 Kemp street. The Diaz car, the report states, was stopped at the intersection. Estimated speed at time of impact was 35 miles per hour. Diaz drove his car away from the accident scene and had to be hunted up by the officers. Both drivers were cited for driving with expired licenses. HARTSDALE, N.Y., (P) General Evangeline Booth, 64-year-old retired head of the world-wide Salvation Army and daughter of the organization's founder, died today. "Generous and untiring efforts of civic-minded individuals and groups have made it possible for the people of Anaheim to come here and, in a quiet moment, pay tribute to the people who have made this city a reality," said L. A. "Faye" Lewis yesterday during ceremonies of dedication held at the Marie Horstman Dwyer Pioneer Memorial on N. West st. Lewis' address highlighted impressive midafternoon ceremonies wherein the California Centennials Commission and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dwyer in collaboration with the local N.D.G.W. and N.S.G.W.; D.A.R.; and other civic groups, dedicated two bronze plaques and formally opened the historic group of buildings, including the Mother Colony house, to the public. Despite heat of the afternoon, activities were attended by more than 200 persons. Presence of the elaborate California Centennials float, a string ensemble, and a crowd which included many noted personages of the area brought color to the occasion. The program opened with brief remarks by S. James Tuffree, charter member of the N.S.G.W., who served as master of ceremonies for succeeding activities. A talk by Agnes Pelous, president of the local N.D.G.W. and invocation by Miss Grace S. Stoermer, past grand president of the N.D.G.W., followed. Harold Ries, president of the (Continued on Page 5) ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 17, 1950 Communist On Taejon B Price in Blo Rent Decontrol Plea Comes Home Again Chalk up a second rebound for Anaheim's rent decontrol plea. The resolution, made by the City Council following investigation of the local rent situation, came home Mediation Proposals By Nehru WASHINGTON (AP)—The S Department got a copy today Marshal Stalin's reply to In Prime Minister Nehru's propo for ending the Korean crisis. The terms offered by the Pioneer Memorial dedication ceremonies gather about the program. Left to right: J. J. Dwyer and Mrs. J. J. local N.S.G.W. who told early history of colony; Mr. and the second plaque; and Mayor Charles Pearson, who wel- (Gazette Photo by Bradley) Rent Decontrol Plea Comes Home Again Chalk up a second rebound for Anaheim's rent decontrol plea. The resolution, made by the City Council following investigation of the local rent situation, came home again last week after a trip to Washington, D.C., and the office of the Housing Expediter Tighe Woods. Woods explained, in a letter to City Clerk Charles Griffith, that requirements imposed by the recent federal law which took decontrol decisions out of the hands of state governors, necessitate an entire new set of proceedings before any petition can successfully be presented to Uncle Sam. First bounce for the Anaheim decontrol resolution occurred June 30 when Governor Warren returned the petition with the statement that since the Federal law took over on July 1, he was unable to act on the matter. The petition was mailed to the governor on March 2. Proceedings began in November, 1949, with a survey of the Anaheim rent situation. A public hearing held February 7 revealed "no rent shortage which would require control." Decontrol resolution was passed February 28. Following the first bounce, the petition was sent to Washington July 5. Woods letter states: "Where the governor has failed to act on decontrol resolution prior to July 1, 1950, authority of the governor is terminated (and the) . . . local governing body must, by action taken on or after July 1, 1950, comply with all the requirements (of the new decontrol law) including notice of a new public hearing, a new public hearing and the adoption of a new resolution in accordance with applicable local law." Woods' letter closes with, "In view of the foregoing, it appears that if the City of Anaheim wishes to take action for decontrol it must commence new proceedings in accordance with the new law." In view of the foregoing, Clerk Griffith sent a letter back to Woods last Thursday requesting a copy of the new law in the interest of starting the required new proceedings. WASHINGTON (AP)—The State Department got a copy today Marshal Stalin's reply to India Prime Minister Nehru's proposal for ending the Korean crisis. The terms offered by the Indian prime minister were not officially disclosed. He was reported in New Delhi dispatches to make seating of the Chinese communists on the United Nations security council an essential liminary to halting the fight. The State Department is reported to have completed a call of the U.S. response to Nehru expected to restate the "bottom" American terms for settlement, but in a manner to allow the way open for Nehru to pursue his effort if he believes it has any promise of success. The minimum U.S. demilitarized Friday, is withdrawing the communist invaders back the 38th Parallel into North Korea. There is every indication that country will refuse to compromise this point, which is also a objective. In addition to the U.S. replenishment of Nehru, the State Department is preparing to publish American "White Paper" on Korean crisis. The volume, dealing with communist invasion of South Korea and the background of fighting, is scheduled for release Thursday, July 20. Acheson received his copy of the Stalin message in a meeting at the State Department with Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Park Indian ambassador. The government radio at Delhi quoted Stalin as saying "welcomed" Nehru's proposal just what the Indian leader (Continued on page 5) Soap Box Derbys Entrants Ready For 'Big Race' Two days until "D-Day." A record crop of excited Anaheim Soap Box Derby entrants were busy "tuning sleek, free-wheeling racers Los Angeles area races slated... Anaheim American Legion to Install New Commander Milford "Bud" Johnson will be installed as new commander of Anaheim American Legion post 72 in formal installation ceremonies to be held tonight at the Legion hall. He succeeds Dr. P. S. Arnold. Installation will be handled by the 40 and 8 Ritual team of Orange county. Activities get underway at 8 p.m., with the public cordially invited to attend. Other officers to take up new duties tonight include: Phil Webb, first vice-commander; Michael Michelle, second vice-commander; Charles Schmidt, Adjutant; Daryl Webb, chaplain; and Al Kholer, sergeant-at-arms. STARTS SECOND HUNDRED ROME, N. Y. (AP)—Fifty descendants helped Jeremiah O'Leary celebrate his 101st birthday Sunday. "Age is hereditary in our family, I guess," the retired carpenter observed. His mother lived to the age of 98 and his grandmother to 105, he said. Kwikset Begins $104,000 Unit Construction began today on a $104,000 factory building at the Kwikset Locks plant. The new building, slated to create 16,000 square feet of floor space, will house the Kwikset tool and die shop, President Adolf Schoepe said this morning. Part of the building will be two-story. Plans call for a structure of steel, glass and wood. The engineering department will also move into the new unit, according to Schoepe. Construction comes primarily as a means of easing crowded conditions in the Kwikset production department. All of the tool and die machinery now in use, plus some new equipment will be moved into the new building. Contractor for the work is Charles Young and Sons. Completion date is set some 120 days hence. Avalon—At 62, Vincent Smith really can paddle his own canoe. He proved it beyond all doubt when he stroked his flimsy 15-foot craft across the Santa Catalina channel in a rough 15-hour junket Saturday. Smith, a Chicago attorney has been canoeeing as a hobby for 44 years. Two days until "D-Day." A record crop of excited Anaheim Soap Box Derby entrants today were busy "tuning sleek, free-wheeling racers" in Los Angeles area races slated begin Wednesday over a steep downhill course just off the Arrow Seco parkway. Final safety checks for all cars were ordered for this morning by Herchell Snyder, representing both the sponsoring Optimist club and Cone Brothers Chevron Cars were checked into the Charlet garage for inspection before noon today as youth drivers received final instruction on race rules and transportation. Four Anaheim boys go forward Wednesday morning as class B car drivers, ages 11 and 12, turn over the course; racing three car heats. Boys free throughout the Southland, including many Orange county cities will compete. Anaheim's class A drivers, ages 13 to 15, are scheduled to roll Thursday morning with finally from both A and B races returning on Saturday for runoffs. Prize range from medals and small cash awards to a trip to National race in Akron. Parents, friends, and all Anaheim residents interested in local boy's work are being urged to plan to be on hand for races on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. "The boys have worked hard to get into this race and represent Anaheim," Snyder points out, "let's all turn out and give them a pat on the back and a little applause—win or lose." CALIFORNIA STATE ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Night and morning low clouds and local fog coastal section and scattered high cloudiness mountain and interior sections today, tonight and Tuesday. Not much change in temperature. nist Hordes Pour on But Pay Heavy n Blood and Arms mediation proposals by Nehru SHINGTON (AP)—The State Department got a copy today of General Stalin's reply to Indian Minister Nehru's proposals leading the Korean crisis. Nation at Glance California Is Lagging in Big Census Battle (Associated Press Writer) PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania and California are running By The Associated Press Communist troops with thunderous artillery support poured into the approaches to tottering Taejon today, paying a heavy price in blood as they threw out-numbered American defenders back to new defense positions. To the east, Americans and South Koreans jolted the communist moving down on American supply lanes, blasting two red columns into confusion by air and artillery fire. General MacArthur's communique said communist forces were reported in retreat California Is Lagging in Big Census Battle (Associated Press Writer) PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania and California are running a close battle for the honor of being the second largest state in the nation while Philadelphia still holds a margin over Los Angeles as the third most populous city according to incomplete census returns. The Census Bureau announced over the weekend that Pennsylvania had grown by 1950 to a preliminary population figure of 10,435,965, little more than a maternity-ward lead over fast growing California. The official figure for California is not yet out but an Associated Press tabulation indicated there are 10,400,000 Californians. In the battle of cities, Philadelphia has 2,057,210 residents according to the latest nose count while Los Angeles can boast of only 1,954,036. WASHINGTON — A White House message calling on Congress for controls over steel, curbs on consumer credit, and possibly a tax increase was predicted by government officials today. They said Mr. Truman will send it "as soon as possible"—but apparently not before Wednesday—and probably will follow up with a broadcast to the American people on the Korea situation. WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, Selective Service director, today raised the possibility of another draft call next month. He also said stiffer draft regulations may be needed if the world situation worsens. "I see no reason to believe that there will not be another draft call for delivery of men after the September call is filled." And if things continue to grow worse, it may be necessary to tighten the law concerning exemptions of veterans and the regulations concerning dependence." WASHINGTON — Reports of food price increases in some areas brought a warning today from Senator Gillette (D-Iowa) that "attempts to profit from the war scare may be controls." Snap Box Derby entrants ready for 'Big Race' to days until "D-Day." Record crop of excited Ana-Soap Box Derby entrants were busy "tuning up" free-wheeling racers for Angeles area races slated to Wednesday over a steep hill course just off the Arroyo parkway. All safety checks for all cars ordered for this morning Carroll Snyder, representing the sponsoring Optimist club Cone Brothers Chevrolet, were checked into the Chev-garage for inspection just noon today as youthfuls received final instructions on rules and transportation. Anaheim boys go post-Wednesday morning as class drivers, ages 11 and 12, take over the course; racing in car heats. Boys from about the Southland, including Orange county cities, compete. Neim's class A drivers, age 15, are scheduled to roll on day morning with finalists both A and B races returning Saturday for runoffs. Prizes from medals and small cash prizes, friends, and all Ana-residents interested in local work are being urged to be on hand for races both Sunday, Thursday and Saturday. The boys have worked hard into this race and repre-Anaheim," Snyder points it's all turn out and give pat on the back and a lit-lause—win or lose." WASHINGTON — Reports of food price increases in some areas brought a warning today from Senator Gillette (D-Iowa) that "attempts to profit from the war scare may be controls." Gillette is chairman of a Senate Agriculture subcommittee that has been investigating the spread between prices paid by consumers and those received by producers of food products. NEW YORK—American Woolen co. today announced a price increase ranging from 12½ to 17½ cents a yard on all its worsted goods for men and women's clothing. A spokesman for one of the country's largest manufacturers of men's suits said the increase in the wholesale price of worsteds would boost the cost of mans' suit at the wholesale level from $1 to $1.25 and at the retail level by about $2. The average man's suit contains 3.4 yards of material. WASHINGTON — The House today killed a proposal to abolish the Electoral College and to revamp the machinery by which the nation has named its presidents for 150 years. It turned down a Senate-passed resolution, 210 to 134, that would have submitted to the states a Constitutional amendment doing away with the Electoral College system and substituting one based on proportionate division of the popular vote. LARK, Utah—Five men were still trapped deep in a smoke filled lead mine early today, more than 24 hours since they went below the surface. (Continued on page 5) The U.S. 24th Division on the main battlefront is facing the reds' First, Third and Fourth divisions, and possibly the sixth, Korean veterans of the China Civil war. President Truman will report by radio to the nation Wednesday night on the situation in South Korea, where the Americans have written off Taejon and were preparing to fall back to more rugged country possibly about 35 miles to the southeast, around Kumchon. Loss of Taejon would be more of a psychological than a strategic defeat, Col. M. P. Echols of MacArthur's headquarters told reporters. It is low-lying rice paddy territory, difficult to defend against flanking and enveloping movements. Echols said the reds must have taken quite a beating in breaking the Kum river line, both from the stiff ground resistance and the unrelenting pounding of Allied planes. The enemy timetable has slowed, he said, pointing out the communists averaged only six miles a day down the West Coast. He praised the U.S. 24th division for a heroic 17-day stand against overwhelming odds. Baseball American League ROSTON (AP)—Al Rosen hit No. 26 to take over the major league home-run lead as the Cleveland Indians out-slugged the Boston Red Sox, 11-8, today in the first half of a day-night double header. Joe Gordon, who also homered, sparked the Indians' 12-hit attack with a perfect five-for-five batting performance. The Bosox' Junior Stephens bashed his 22nd homer, with one on, to assume the runs-batted-in parade with a 92 total. Cleveland ... 300 044 000—11 12 3 Boston ... 240 000 000—6 11 1 Wynn, Welk (2), Rozek (T), Benton (5) and Hegan; Dobson, Littlefield (5), Stobbs (5) and Tebbetts.