anaheim-gazette 1950-07-18

Catalina Gazette home economist takes a little trip. Read about it, Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE FIRST TO ROLL—Piloting boy-built speedsters, these four Anaheim boys will represent Anaheim in “B class” races tomorrow on the Arroyo Seco speedway. Lined up for inspection are, left to right: Fr Buena Park; Gary Wilkinson, 857 N. Palm (sponsor—Hellyer Buick); Billy Loessin, 847 S. Philadelp Cypress. FIRST TO ROLL—Piloting boy-built speedsters, these four Anaheim boys will represent Anaheim in "B class" races tomorrow on the Arroyo Seco speedway. Lined up for inspection are, left to right: Fr Buena Park; Gary Wilkinson, 857 N. Palm (sponsor—Hellyer Buick); Billy Loessin, 847 S. Philadelphi Cypress. Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER If you're the kind of a person who is always dreaming of those far off places with the strange sounding names . . . Here's your chance . . . Enlist! Uncle Sam' will see that you have an opportunity to visit some of these romantic, mosquito-bitten places at no expense to yourself. Sign up! The recruiting sergeant is a heartless sort of a cuss. He'll tell you about the opportunities military life affords, but he'll sometimes skip over it's hardships. War is hell . . . as many and many a GI knows. But it does give you an opportunity to see a little bit of this old world. There is nothing quite as beautiful or less thrilling than the awesome fireworks that goes with it. It's downright thrilling! A lot of guys and gals will be leaving their unromantic back yards for those glamorous far off places before this business is finished. Some of them'll get their fill of it. Adventure, thrills . . . Of course, there'll be plenty of them. There will also be sore muscles, aching backs, empty bellies, etc. Opportunity knocks! Hear it! It is the cannonade—the thundering rumble of the big guns . . . the chugging clattering of tanks . . . and the staccatto of the machine gun fire. ANAHEIM NEEDS—More annual rainfall, but who is going to see that Jupiter Pluvius is more liberal with his sprinkling can? HONORABLE MENTION — Seven Anaheim men and women City’s Young Soap Box Day Set for Races Tomorrow, Anaheim Grocers Note 'Some' War Scare Hoarding Anaheim grocerymen largely agreed today that "war scare" buying is in good part responsible for current soaring food prices, according to a GAZETTE survey. Most local markets have admittedly noticed some degree of "board buying," it was reported, although intensity varies from "heavy" to "slight." Coffee and cooking oils appeared to be in greatest demand. Roquet's Super Market, 135 W. Broadway, reported that "there was no question" about there being much "war-nerves buying." A landoffice business in shortening, sugar, canned meats, coffee, and fats and cooking oils has resulted, the manager said. The Greater Anaheim market, 225 E. Center, typifying the less extreme view, reporting that housewives have "been buying a little heavier than usual—particularly coffee." Alpha Beta market, 406 E. Center, reported that sale of fats and olis was up sharply; adding that similar sharp increases in sugar might be as much caused by summer canning as hoarding. Other markets reported similar degrees of increased sales in these items. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, S. M. White, secretary of the Southern California Retail Grocers' association said many housewives are "hoard - buying" such items as To borrow an appropriate Armored Forces descriptive—"this is it." “This is it,” not only for the record crop of Anaheim boys between 11 and 15, but for anxious parents, relatives and neighbors and hard-working and eager sponsors. “This,” in case you haven’t guessed, is the big Soap Box Derby to be held at the Arroyo Seco speedway—an All-American event for All-American boys. It is the show of shows for America's mechanical minded youth and marks Anaheim's largest participation in the event/local history. The Optimist club, Cone Brothers Chevrolet, and the Anaheim Gazette are jointly sponsoring local contestants; with additional support from merchants and service clubs. And although the first race isn't to be run until tomorrow as far as Anaheim's young drivers are concerned “it” is only hours away and cause for considerable "sweating out" and fingernail biting. Record Number Although nearly 20 boys originally planned construction of racers in Anaheim, strict rules and regulations that cars be strictly "boy built" whittled local contestants first to a dozen, and in final days to eight. Last car to "sneak under the deadline wire" was Wally Hahne's which yesterday afternoon was still "under construction." Three cars were entered from Anaheim last year. Four Anaheim boys will roll cars in three-car heats tomorrow as class B car race drivers, 11 to 12, go postward. Remainder of boys, 13 to 15, will race on Thursday. Two Shipments of Citrus Opportunity knocks! Hear it! It is the cannonade—the thundering rumble of the big guns...the chugging clattering of tanks...and the staccatto of the machine gun fire. ANAHEIM NEEDS—More annual rainfall, but who is going to see that Jupiter Pluvius is more liberal with his sprinkling can? HONORABLE MENTION — Seven Anaheim men and women became American citizens last week on their free will and volition. It isn't easy. It requires study and hard work. The Gazetteer congratulates Mrs. Dorothea Becker, Margarito Gregorio Hernandez, Delfinia Perez Castillo, Lydia Krenzler, Alta Helliwell, William Dyke and Joe Bosa Olvera. Anaheim can be justly proud of them as they are of their adopted countries...Roul Moran, the dapper furnitureman, is the proud papa of a daughter...John Ganahl, likewise, has a new addition to the family—a baby girl...Fred Klein, the well known contractor and Anaheim civic leader, is passing out ceegars...The Henry Cisneroses were blessed with a bundle of joy...It is, as Don Sudyan, the new assistant secretary of the Chamber of Commerce might remark: The stork does a lot of business with Anaheim folks, but he seldom comes to Anaheim... TREND OF EVENTS—What's up? Oilfields are being opened up for full scale production after having been voluntarily shut down. POSTCARD POLL—Anaheim housewives are fearful that the Korean flareup will cause shortages and rationing. Many of them are putting away stocks, remembering the difficulties with ration boards and businesses folk who (Continued from Page 5) by summer canning as hoarding. Other markets reported similar degrees of increased sales in these items. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, S. M. White, secretary of the Southern California Retail Grocers' association said many housewives are "hoard - buying" such items as (Continued on page 5) Two Shipments of Citrus In Cartons Leave Anaheim First of a series of experimental shipments of citrus in cartons is on the rails today under banner of Anaheim Mutual Orange Distributors. Containers are one half of a standard box. The fruit, in two consignments, was packed at the Anaheim Cooperative Orange Association under direction of Clark Donmyer, director of Merchandising and H. Bolem Davis, chief supervisor of the packing service department for MOD. The project is being closely coordinated with the traffic, sales, and packing service departments of MOD, and is in line with the cooperative's general policy of improving the pack to benefit both retailer and consumer as well as cutting costs for the grower, according to Donmeyer. MOD and trade representatives will be on hand at destinations to inspect the condition of the fruit on arrival. Treated Cartons The experimental pack was contained in thenador-treated cartons designed by the International Paper company. A. S. Bear, manager, and Lee Smith, assistant manager of the paper company, both co-operated in working out the details of the packing. Besides Thenador, which is im- pregnated in the boxes to retard decay, the containers are also treated with a paraffin base containing diphenal and a masking agent to counteract odor. Special methods of car loading also had to be devised and the boxes are being stacked in fours in such a manner as to create a ventilating chimney in the center. In packing also, measures were taken to insure that the fruit would get proper ventilation during its journey to market. Standard refrigeration was used on the shipment. Dr. E. M. Harvey, senior physiologist for the Bureau of Plant Industries, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and E. P. Atrops, his assistant, also are observing the results of the experiment. Fruit's Destinations One shipment of fruit is going to Seattle and one to New York. This method of marketing has been under MOD consideration and development throughout the last year. Already utilized on a limited scale in Florida, the packaging may well revolutionize California's citrus industry should it work out; since it increases the efficiency of handling and is cheaper than the conventional boxing. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD' EST. 1870 ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1950 Yanks Holding As ‘Terrific’ Assault; Atro Congress Roundup Lawmakers to Concentrate on Korean War WASHINGTON (AP) — A grim Report Thirty Wounded Gls Slain by Red By William R. Moore An American Command F Korea, (AP) — Thirty w American soldiers were re tonight to have been shot to Soap Box Derby Drivers Tomorrow, Thursday Death Claims Kenneth Walker Kenneth J. Walker, 9606 Nutwood, died this morning at the Anaheim Community hospital. He was 43 years old. Mr. Walker was the son of Rev. Thomas A. Walker, for many years pastor of the Anaheim Presbyterian church. Mr. Walker had lived in Anaheim for the past 30 years. He was a resident of California for 40 years. He was born in Philadelphia. He graduated from Anaheim Union High school in 1925. In 1929 he graduated from Occidental College. Surviving are his wife, Mabel W. Walker; one son, Dan; one daughter, Katharine; his mother, Mrs. Rosamond J. Walker, Pasadena; one sister, Mrs. Rosamond Burgess, Pasadena; three brothers, Thomas H. Jr., Alhambra; Paul S., Pasadena, and Donald W., Los Angeles. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 at Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. Rev. Howard S. Congdon will officiate. Interment will take place at Fairhaven Cemetery. Legion Installs New Officers Offices in Anaheim's American Legion Post 72 changed hands last night with the conduction of the annual installation ceremonies at the Legion hall. Milford "Bud" Johnson took over the post commander's job. Johnson succeeds Dr. Paul S. Arnold. Others officially installed last night included Phil Webb, first vice-commander; Michael Congress Roundup Lawmakers to Concentrate on Korean War WASHINGTON (AP) — A grim Congress today eyed the unfolding story of retreat in Korea and prepared to rebuild American arms to face the worldwide threat of communist attack. President Truman worked on a blueprint for more military power but it would not reach Capitol Hill until tomorrow. In advance he is expected to ask for money, men and materials. Men and Money Specifically: Around $6,000,000,-000 in money, authority to increase the Armed Forces by 770,000 men, and some system for allocating steel and other materials for arms production. And to hold prices from skyrocketing should military steel buying cut production of such things as automobiles, he was also expected to recommend making it harder to buy things on credit. War Investigation The Senate in moves with the ominous ring of World War II setstarted two investigations; one into the war effort on the lines of the old Truman committee, the other to see if profiteering was responsible for recent rises in food prices. Foreign Aid The House opened debate on spending $1,222,500,000 worth of military aid to foreign nations resisting communism, but bipartisan support assured passage tomorrow when a final vote is scheduled. The measure sailed through the Senate without a dissenting vote. McCarthy Three of the five Senators appointed to investigate charges of communism in the State Department described them in biting language as a fraud and a hoax. Senator McCarthy, who made the charges, blasted back that the report tells traitors and communists he claimed were in the government that they are safe. A minority report by the fourth Senator and concurred in by the fifth said the investigation had been superficial. Dog Bite Plaintiff By William R. Moore An American Command Pk Korea, (AP) — Thirty wounded American soldiers were retreated tonight to have been shot to death on their litters by the North reams who swarmed across Kum river Sunday night. Two of those reported were mortar men who had their mortar tubes in play hand until their hands were ed and their arms broken. This story was told to (Moore's dispatch was filed 11:20 p.m. Tuesday — 5:20 Tuesday, PST) by some of men of the Nineteenth Regiment who were in the thickest of day's battle. The red's Sunday thrust the Americans back to new fence lines north of Taejon, they still hold tonight. Sgt. Arnold McKenny, Newport, Vt., relating the ing of the wounded, said killed included a Catholic chapel "while he was giving the bea tion." Know's It's True McKenny said, "I did not it but I know it's true." Capt. D. E. Sandstrom, Chadron, Neb., who also told story, did not mention the lain, but said he got his own first-hand from an Americanical administrative officer was shot in the leg. "The officer told me all men were killed," Sandstrom He said this officer and chaplain had elected to stay the stretcher cases to see if could get them out. "I don't know whether he it or went back after the Koreans left," Sandstrom exed. "He did say the North reams made gleeful noises they were killing our wounds." The officer that Sandstrom quoted has been evacuated station hospital somewhere in rear. Sandstrom and McKenny are on this account: The wounded who were brigade to a collecting station near front were divided into those could walk and those who (Continued on page 5) Legion Installs New Officers Offices in Anaheim's American Legion Post 72 changed hands last night with the conduction of the annual installation ceremonies at the Legion hall. Milford "Bud" Johnson took over the post commander's job. Johnson succeeds Dr. Paul S. Arnold. Others officially installed last night included Phil Webb, first vice-commander; Michael Michelle, second vice-commander; Daryl Webb, chaplain, and Al Kohler, sergeant at arms. Major Charles Schmidt was reinstalled as adjutant. Installing officers, headed by D. B. "Lucky" Baldwin, past commander of the Garden Grove Post were members of the 40 and 8, Ritual team of Orange county. They included Dick Haster, Roy Killion, Jim Kilroe and Vic Meyer, all past commanders of the Garden Grove Post, and C. M. Featherlee and Carl Proctor, past commanders of the Santa Ana Post. Past Commander K. B. Rigby presented retiring Dr. Arnold with the past commander's pin. With the presentation he praised Dr. Arnold's unselfish devotion to the American Legion cause. Entertainment prior to the installation ceremonies was provided by members of the Richards-Martin Dance studios. Demonstrating their various talents were Betty Murray, Geraldine Nack, Gerry Meeker, Rudy Rivera, Carolyn Swank, Kam Murphy, Glenn Stockwell, Letty Cain, Judy Lewis, Bobbie Burgess, Judy Rockwell, Barbara Paine, Barbara Murphry, Carol Jean Hooker, Sally Sue Neulin, Patty Talbert, Donnie Mieger and Michael Amsbury. Platinum often is recovered as a by-product in the mining of copper and nickel. Dog Bite Plaintiff Settles for $400 Stipulated judgment of $400 damages today settled the $2500 suit brought by Betty Menasco, 21, of Anaheim, against Tim Wallace, owner of a blue terrier dog which bit Miss Menasco last September 21, 1949. The settlement took place "out of court"' in Superior Judge Robert Gardner's department where attorneys Elmer Guy, representing the plaintiff and Lew Blodget, for the defense reached agreement on the reduced amount of damages; which the court approved. Baseball National League (First Game) CHICAGO (AP)—Two home runs by Bill Serenha plus a seven hit pitching job by Paul Minner gave the Chicago Cubs a 5 to 2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a double header. The Cubs made 14 hits off Robin Roberts and Ken Johnson. RHE Philadelphia ... 000 002 000—2 7 1 Chicago ... 010 013 00x—5 14 1 PITTSBURGH (AP)—The Pittsburgh Pirates infeld fell apart in the fourth inning today to contribute five unearned runs to an 11-3 Boston victory. Walker Cooper hit his tenth home run of the year with two aboard in the second inning. Gus Bell slammed his fith in the seventh with one on. It was Warren Spahn's first 1950 victory over the Bucs against three losses. RHE Boston ... 031 520 000—11 14 0 Pittsburgh ... 100 000 200—3 6 4 ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Night and morning low clouds coastal sections and scattered cloudiness mountain and interior regions today, tonight and Wednesday. Not much change in temperature. Holding Reds at Taejon Sarific' Casualties Dent Atrocities Reported Report Thirty Wounded Gls Alain by Red's By William R. Moore An American Command Post in Area, (P) — Thirty wounded American soldiers were reported right to have been shot to death Nation at Glance Truman Orders Restrictions on Home Buying By The Associated Press KOREA AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press The communist invasion of Southern Korea was at a virtual standstill today, with American and South Korean forces holding all along the line. The U.S. Army said it has definite information that 10 to 20 Russians are serving as advisers to a "certain unit" of the North Korean army. There have been similar reports in the past, but this was the first official confirmation. Report Thirty Wounded Gls Blain by Red's By William R. Moore An American Command Post in Area, (JP) — Thirty wounded American soldiers were reported right to have been shot to death their litters by the North Koreans who swarmed across the river Sunday night. Two of those reported slain were mortar men who had held their mortar tubes in place by midnight until their hands were burnt and their arms broken. This story was told tonight Moore's dispatch was filed at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday — 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, PST) by some of the men of the Nineteenth Regiment who were in the thickest of Sunny's battle. The red's Sunday thrust forced Americans back to new defense lines north of Taejon, which they still hold tonight. Capt. Arnold McKenny, 28, of Newport, Vt., relating the slaying of the wounded, said those included a Catholic chaplain while he was giving the benediction." Know's It's True McKenny said, "I did not see out I know it's true." Capt. D. E. Sandstrom, 32, of Adron, Neb., who also told the army, did not mention the chapel, but said he got his account with hand from an American medical administrative officer who is shot in the leg. The officer told me all the men were killed," Sandstrom said. He said this officer and the plain had elected to stay with stretcher cases to see if they had get them out. I don't know whether he saw or went back after the North Koreans left," Sandstrom explained. "He did say the North Koreans made gleeful noises while they were killing our wounded." The officer that Sandstrom cited has been evacuated to a station hospital somewhere in the area. Sandstrom and McKenny agreed this account: The wounded who were brought into a collecting station near the out were divided into those who did walk and those who could continue on page 5. Nation at Glance Truman Orders Restrictions on Home Buying By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a move against inflation, President Truman today ordered a series of credit restrictions on housing. One action was to tell the Federal Housing and Home Finance agency to increase down payment requirements substantially, both for new construction and for modernizing and repair loans. He said that the Veterans Administration, for example, should require a cash down payment at least five per cent for all loans guaranteed, insured or made by it, wherever existing law will permit. In a letter to Raymond Foley, Housing Administrator, Mr. Truman said that continued construction of homes at high levels would be desirable except for recent international developments. But he said it is clear that many materials used in residential and other construction will be required in increasing amounts for national defense purposes. WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Acheson has sent a reply to India's Prime Minister Nehru on the Korean question. In it, he is reported to have said that no peace negotiations can, start until the communist invaders withdraw. Nehru and Stalin also have exchanged notes on Korea, and Tass, the Soviet news agency, has said they both agree that communist China must be admitted to the United Nations before any peace settlements can be made. WASHINGTON — The Army's forthcoming draftees must have better teeth than was required for World War II duty, but they need not be quite so stable emotionally. And in the event of a war a general reduction in standards for military service is in prospect, so that many men who once might have been rated 4-F may shoulder arms. Furthermore, plans are under way to see that, in such an emergency, 4-F's are funneled into (Continued on Page 5) KOREA AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press The communist invasion of Southern Korea was at a virtual standstill today, with American and South Korean forces holding all along the line. The U.S. Army said it has definite information that 10 to 20 Russians are serving as advisers to a "certain unit" of the North Korean army. There have been similar reports in the past, but this was the first official confirmation. By The Associated Press KOREAN FRONT—U.S. 24th Division battles communists "almost to a standstill" on Kum river front. Taejon still in American hands. Communists prepare for renewed attack. South Koreans dig in on central and east sectors. AIR WAR—American air power stops red tanks from crossing Kum river, takes heavy toll of communist armor. Light bombers strafe red lines all the way back to Seoul. B-29s attack strategic targets behind the front. MOSCOW — Russians publish Stalin-Nehru correspondence on proposed negotiations to end Korea war. Indian prime minister and Russian leader agree communist China must be admitted to United Nations first. WASHINGTON — Administration reported determined not to bow to Korean aggression in any negotiations, insisting reds return to 38th Parallel. President Truman drafts message asking wider powers in crisis. LONDON—Britain halts shipment of oil to red China. London reports three incidents of sabotage against British warships. North Korean communists, with ranks dented by "terrific" casualties, have slackened their attack in South Korea and American forces are holding all along the front, U.S. officials announced today. Heroic U.S. 24th Division troops battling against overwhelming odds still hold positions above Taejon. That rail center, once considered the key to South Korea's defense, remains in American hands, a U.S. Eighth Army spokesman reported. To the west, South Korean troops attacked on the central sector Tuesday night (Korea time) and then withdrew to defense positions after inflicting heavy casualties, an Eighth Army spokesman said. The reds were taking a batter- Were killing our wounded." The officer that Sandstrom tested has been evacuated to a nation hospital somewhere in the war. Sandstrom and McKenny agreed this account: The wounded who were brought a collecting station near the out were divided into those who could walk and those who could (Continued on page 5) World War II duty, but they need not be quite so stable emotionally. And in the event of a war a general reduction in standards for military service is in prospect, so that many men who once might have been rated 4-F may shoulder arms. Furthermore, plans are under way to see that, in such an emergency, 4-F's are funneled into (Continued on page 5) INSTALLATION PARTICIPANTS—New officers of Anaheim American Legion Post 72 pose follow-up their installation last night at the Legion Hall. They are (left to right, front row): Daryl Webb, captain; Al Kohler, Sergeant-at-Airms; Mike Michelle, second vice commander; Phil Webb, first lieutenant; Charles Schmitt, adjutant. At rear are Milford "Bud" Johnson, new commander (Gazette Photo by Gregory).