anaheim-gazette 1950-08-10

Oranges Oranges are the backbone of Southern California agriculture. Keep informed on the subject. Read "Colony Quips." Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH South Anaheimers Oppose Zone Plan Strong opposition to Planning Commission proposals to redesignate single family residence areas in southeast Anaheim as light manufacturing area met the Commissioner's last night at the second Public Hearing on proposed re-zoning of Anaheim. South Anaheimers bulged the City Council chambers to the standing-room-only stage to hear Planning Consultant Gordon Whitnall detail proposed plans for the city's future. South Anaheim area was given preference at the meeting. The area north of Center street was considered at a similar meeting two weeks previous. "We want your opinions and above all, the reasons for your opinions," Whitnall stated at the beginning of the discussion, explaining that it is the indicated feeling of residents in areas con- Railway Express Company 'Throws In the Towel' After being flooded with protests of Anaheimers for two weeks, a harassed Railway Express company finally formally abandoned plans to withdraw local offices from Anaheim to Fullerton today. Asking that "somebody call off the dogs" an executive of UN Word Battle On Again Over Korea Question NATION AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press LAKE SUCCESS — The United Nations Security Council went into session late today after a 9-minute secret caucus which unchanged the situation revolving about charges of Russian stalking on the Korean question. One formant said: "Appeals have failed—no results." WASHINGTON — The House passed today a bill giving broad authority to President Truman to start rationing and clamp celling on prices and wages. President Truman said today does not contemplate a revival of the World War II OPA. Mr. Truman told his news conference that old-line federal agencies will handle any economic ac- Railway Express Company 'Throws In the Towel' After being flooded with protests of Anaheimers for two weeks, a harassed Railway Express company finally formally abandoned plans to withdraw local offices from Anaheim to Fullerton today. Asking that "somebody call off the dogs," an executive of the company's Los Angeles office, phoned the Anaheim office this morning and acknowledged that all relocation plans have been cancelled and no further action will be taken. This morning's "tossing in of the sponge" culminated a strong local campaign for the preservation of the office begun July 24 after Railway Express had first revealed intentions of withdrawing services. Prompt mobilization of local express service users and a flood of letters and telegrams which included a petition signed by 600 persons and a letter from Mayor Charles Pearson, brought a prelude to victory several days ago when the state Public Utilities commission ordered the office kept open, pending calling of a public hearing. Vaudeville Show Highlights Elks Club Park Picnic The original Bozo the clown, a roller-skating chimpanzee, and a trick bicycle rider highlighted entertainment presented last night at the Anaheim Elks club picnic in La Palma park. Attended by more than 400 persons, the affair qualified as one of the biggest picnics held in the park this or any other year. The program, held in the park ball stadium, was preceded by a fried chicken dinner. Entertainment got under way during dinner as Bozo, famed for radio, television and record album work, put on an impromptu show between picnic tables. Among activities he organized during and immediately after dinner were a balloon-blowing contest, a shoe race, a slipper-kicking contest, and a cigarette smoking contest. After adjournment to the stadium, Elks and their families were presented a complete, three-act vaudéville program. Show opened about charges of Russian stalking on the Korean question. One law formant said: "Appeals have failed—no results." WASHINGTON — The House passed today a bill giving broad authority to President Truman start rationing and camp celling on prices and wages. President Truman said today does not contemplate a revival of the World War II OPA. Mr. Truman told his news conference that old-line federal agencies will handle any economic aid other emergency controls which may be necessary as a result of the Korean crisis. He said, too, that all-out mobilization is not yet in sight. BOISE—The hard-fought battle for the Democratic nomination in the six-year U. S. Senate term in Idaho remained inconclusive this day—two days after the primary election. But the count definitely favored former Senator D. Worth Clark seeking to oust incumbent Senator Glen E. Taylor. With 779 of 339 precincts counted, Clark held a 1000 vote margin over the guitar-playing form cowboy from Pocatello. EMINENCE, Mo. — Officers took day intensified a search for a missing 15-year-old girl as an aftermath to an Ozarks mountain shooting episode that brought death to four persons. The girl is Lola Fansler. Her father, Richard Fansler, 68 and brother, Luther, were shot to death in their farm home Monday night. A four-year-old girl, Barbara Harris, was killed at the same time. Yesterday the man accused of slaying the three, 39-year-old William Harris, was shot to death by a deputy sheriff. Lola Jean has not been seen since Monday. Prosecuting Attorney Frieder Greene said it was possible the girl was dead. Her father was shot to death. (Continued on Page 8) County Officials Offer Advice on McLain Letters Hundreds of old-age pensioners in Orange county have been thrown into terror, welfare officials reported today, by letters from George McLain requesting contributions of $5 each in the interest of "saving" their pension. Unless we have your help an Savanna School District Voters To Go to Polls Next Tuesday, August 15, voters of the Savanna school district will go to the polls to vote on the acceptance of apportionment money in an amount not to exceed $600,-000.00 from the State of California, under terms of a loan fund set up in November, 1949. At the present time $450,257.00 has been allotted to the district by the State Allocation Board. However, in view of the recent increase in costs, additional amounts may be available to meet this rise. If the acceptance of the state money is approved by the local voters, the money will be made available for building purposes by the district. The loan will cover a 30 year period, and the amount to be repaid will be determined by the district's ability to pay. Working drawings for the new school are now being prepared, and it is hoped that construction can be started by November or December of this year. The new school, to include 16 classrooms, will be located on a new site on Cerritos st., in Stanton. Polling place for the election will be the Savanna school on Ball rd. The polling hours will be from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m., on August 15. All qualified voters of the Savanna district are urged to vote. Entertainment got under way during dinner as Bozo, famed for radio, television and record album work, put on an impromptu show between picnic tables. Among activities he organized during and immediately after dinner were a balloon-blowing contest, a shoe race, a slipper-kicking contest, and a cigarette smoking contest. After adjournment to the stadium, Elks and their families were presented a complete, three-act vaudéville program. Show opened with Bob Moore and his trained chimp "Sandy," frequently seen motion picture and television star, who rode a bicycle and roller-skated, among other accomplishments. Al Castle, trick bicycle rider, assisted by Bernice, presented his act next on the program. As part of his portion of the program, Castle invited youngsters from the audience to come to the stage and learn tricks of bicycle riding. Program culminated with a comedy magic act by Bozo. Artists were furnished by the Walter Trask theatrical agency and arrangements were under direction of Al Raymond. Baseball American League RHE Philadelphia ... 011 000 030—5 12 3 New York ... 000 000 102—3 7 0 Kellner, Brissie (9) and Tipton; Lopat, Ford (4), Ostrowski (8), Page (8) and Berra. (First Game) RHE Detroit ... 020 310 004—10 11 1 Chicago ... 020 000 013—6 13 0 Houtteman, Stuart (9) and Swift; Holcombe, Kretlow (5), Caln (8), and Masl. Temperatures The thermometer reading in downtown Anaheim at 2:45 this afternoon was 86 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 97 degrees at 3:00 p.m. yesterday. Low was 59 at 6:45 a.m. today. Hundreds of old-age pensioners in Orange county have been thrown into terror, welfare officials reported today, by letters from George McLain requesting contributions of $5 each in the interest of "saving" their pension. "Unless we have your help and have it fast, I, as chairman (of the California Institute of Social Welfare) could not say whether or not we will be able to carry out in our worthy cause," the letter states, concluding with the following: "We either sink or swim together. How about it—are you with me?" The letters flooded the county' pension ranks, said Welfare Director Thomas P. Douglas. Each had attached to it a form for returning the contribution, requested for the purpose of paying expenses of circulating new pension petitions, the letter stated. The "scare" statements in the letter really had their effect, according to Douglas, who said he has received numerous frightened queries from pensioners, terrified at the beilief that they are about to lose their pensions. Welfare Director Douglas denounced the McClain letters today. "McClain, he said, 'has no official connection with the state department of social welfare or the county welfare department, and has no power to affect old-age security grants issued in the county. With this assurance from the welfare director, there should be no alarm." "There is no necessity to pay anybody anything in order to qualify for old-age security. Anyone qualified by law will get the pension. Nobody is in position to either grant or withhold pensions or favors." ORANGE CAPITOL OF THE WORLD ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 1950 Word Battle Again Over Area Question TION AT A GLANCE by The Associated Press E SUCCESS — The United Security Council went in on late today after a 90-secret caucus which left the situation revolving charges of Russian stalling Korean question. One in-let said: "Appeals have fail-results." HINGTON — The House today a bill giving broadity to President Truman to rationing and clamp cellings and wages. ident Truman said today he not contemplate a revival World War II OPA. Truman told his news con-that old-line federal agen-t handle any economic and Americans Shut Trai As Gls Make Big Do Chinju; Commies Ac Army Bristles Over Error in War Dispatch WASHINGTON (AP) — Military briefing officers today described as "completely inaccurate and erroneous" a (United Press) field dispatch from Korea which said Army Bristles Over Error in War Dispatch WASHINGTON (AP) — Military briefing officers today described as "completely inaccurate and erroneous" a (United Press) field dispatch from Korea which said U.S. air strafing had opened a hole in American lines for red troops. The Air Force said it had reports from both the air and ground commands in Korea and "both stated emphatically" that (1) the air action was requested by the 19th Regiment of the 24th Division and directed by forward air controllers; (2) the air attacks were "on target exactly as requested;" (3) "no withdrawal was made on August 8 due to United States air action;" and (4) "slight" withdrawal did result, but it was due to "intense enemy ground action." The briefing officers said the Army is investigating further as to how "such completely erroneous and inaccurate information" could have reached the reporter who wrote this portion of the United Press dispatch dated August 8 from Korea: "Just then a formation of American planes came over. The fighting was at such close range that the planes mistook the Americans for North Koreans and opened up a strafing attack on them as they moved up a hillside. "A gap was opened in the American line. Enemy troops rushed through the gap. The enemy scored a considerable advance." An Army spokesman said the occasional loss of a few of our men "is the price we always have to pay for close support, whether from the air or our own artillery." He added that the infantry would rather "run the risk of a few shots than to do without close support from the air." BLAZE EXTINGUISHED BY ANAHEIM FIREMEN Anaheim firemen answered a call at 1:24 p.m. yesterday afternoon to 4065 Atchison where burning cow feed dumped along the tracks had caught a telegraph pole on fire. Cause was established as internal combustion. No damage was done. Survey to Check Sunset Beach Area Because beach erosion is again threatening homes along the beach at Surfside Colony, near Sunset Beach, county supervisors have authorized a survey of the area by Consulting Engineer R. L. Patterson, to obtain cost estimates as a basis for requesting federal aid. The estimates would be forwarded to army engineers and Congressman John Phillips. Some time ago a congressional appropriation financed the pumping of a large quantity of sand in front of the beach but ocean currents have steadily worn this bulwark away. Orange County Water trict will contribute $2500 Santa Ana River Water association for its program artificial rain-making in Santa Ana river basin, decided yesterday, even though this county will get little no direct benefits from the creased rainfall expected. The cloud seeding operat will be conducted in the mountain ranges of the up counties and the rain if will fall there. Unless the crease of normal precipi is considerably more than 12 to 14 per cent increase. Sanitation Districts Hit Snags On Administration, Tax Agreement County sanitation districts, in joint session, last evening, rammed against more obstacles, including roadblock for Administrative Officer Nelson Launer's right to pick his own office help, and the prospective scuttling of the gentlemen's agreement limiting the tax participation of Districts 2, 3, and 7. But progress was made when the meeting learned that all seven tentative agreements to purchase existing sewage facilities from the joint outfall sewer members, are ready for submission to the bond attorneys. These agreements, as well as agreements for joint construction and operation of the county sewage system, must be executed before the $8,308,000 bond issue can be sold. Scrapping of the limited tax participation plan, which set a ceiling of 10 cents tax rate in District 2 and 7, and 12 cents in District 3 by "gentlemen's agreement" when the sanitation districts were formed, has been hinted in recent board meetings, and came into the open last night when Chairman Vincent Humeston of District 7 board read a resolution of that board, requesting that other districts relieve District 7 of part of its share in the cost of building the joint sewerage works. It appears, said Humeston, that District 7 would not otherwise be able to stay within its 10-cent tax rate, since that rate was based upon population and valuation forecasts that have not materialized and will not materialize. He pointed out that there are remote areas of District 7, around El Toro, that never will get any use of sewerage works proposed. And he added that if the people of the various "limited participation" districts knew that the "gentlemen's agreement" was not legally binding, they would never have entered the districts. Supervisor Willard Smith of Orange, also a member of No. 7 board, said he believed everybody understood that there was no legal agreement, just a gentleman's agreement, "but they believed that we are gentlemen," he added. Smith said that, since he was personally responsible for the Irvine Company including a much greater portion of the Irvine ranch than would otherwise have been included, he felt a responsibility to see that agreements were kept. Supervisor R. J. McFadden and others objected to other districts assuming a share of District 7's sociation for its program artificial rain-making in Santa Ana river basin, decided yesterday, even though this county will get little direct benefits from the creased rainfall expected. The cloud seeding operation will be conducted in the mountain ranges of the up counties and the rain infiltration will fall there. Unless the crease of normal precipitation is considerably more than 12 to 14 per cent increase tained by operations in the Sierras father north, as to the board yesterday, none will reach Orange county by percolation, Engineer Bailey said. But the $2500 contribution be made, anyway, in the best of public relations, the best indicated, as a gesture or operation with Riverside San Bernardino county interests, who are aware it said, that Orange county fits from the program while less their own. Operations of the rain mason company are conducted on the vacation season, so that harsher or vacationers will not trapped in the mountains artificial storms, the company says. By creating a rain storm, storms are encouraged, it claimed. Louis Lemke of Centia, inquired regarding risk of damage suits by cause flood, since artificial storms be started but sometimes be stopped. So, it was decided contribute the $2500 as a donation to the program, with assuming membership and sponsibility. The Los Angeles county she force could be depleted more than 25 per cent by the present crisis. A check yesterday showed that 450 men and women of total 1650 personnel are suing to military call. ZETTE T 10, 1950 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month No. 96 The Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear today, tonight and Friday with occasional high cloudiness. Increasing fog and low cloudiness immediate coastline tonight and Friday. Slightly cooler today near coast. But Trap on 1000 Reds Big Day’s Advance on es Advance in North Chinju Gamble Paying Off in Securing Pusan By LEIF ERICKSON U. S. 8th Army Headquarters in Korea, —(P)—Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, U. S. 8th Army commander, gambled in ordering the American offensive on the south- KOREA AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press SOUTHERN FRONT — Americans snap trap on at least 1000 red troops, push southern offensive within five miles of Chinju, with patrols two miles from red base. CENTRAL FRONT—First Cavalry Division wipes out communist bridgehead across Naktong river; 24th Division fights new red offensive thrusts in bridgehead area; South Koreans to the north eliminate another enemy. Chinju Gamble Paying Off in Securing Pusan By LEIF ERICKSON U. S. 8th Army Headquarters in Korea, — (P)—Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker, U. S. 8th Army commander, gambled in ordering the American offensive on the southern front. It looked today as though the gamble had paid off. It was making Pusan, American supply port, secure. If the North Koreans had reached Pusan, main objective of their southern drive, the American defense box would have collapsed. "The war would have been over," a staff officer said. The gamble was in thinning the American defense line along 40 air-line miles of the winding Naktong river on the west and spreading five South Korean divisions across the northern front. The American drive bogged down it its first two days. Simultaneously the communists crossed the Naktong, and set up three bridgeheads on the Allied eastern bank. But the North Koreans did not have the power and buildup ready to exploit these crossings into break-through operations. The ends usually reinforce their men across the Naktong at night—only to lose heavily in daylight when hammered by American artillery and rocketing and strafing from the air. In the bridgehead battle the Americans are flanking and encircling the communists with superior numbers and firepower. This reverses the story of the bitter retreats earlier, when Americans were repeatedly encircled and outflanked. THIN LINES If the North Koreans had been able to build up any of their bridgeheads and break through in force, the key U. S. base, Taegu, would have fallen. There were critical comments when General Walker gambled on a thin line to hold such an important base as Taegu. But, measured against Pusan, Taegu ranks only as an effective outpost supply and air base. Pusan supports the entire United Nations campaign in Korea. There was little choice for Walker but to gamble. The gamble isn't finished yet. On the northern front the communists are steadily building up. KOREA AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press SOUTHERN FRONT — Americans snap trap on at least 1000 red troops, push southern offensive within five miles of Chinju, with patrols two miles from red base. CENTRAL FRONT—First Cavalry Division wipes out communist bridgehead across Naktong river; 24th Division fights new red offensive thrusts in bridgehead area; South Koreans to the north eliminate another enemy foothold across stream. NORTHERN FRONT—Communists develop serious threat in push south from Yongdok and from captured mountain town only nine miles from Pohang, U.S. air-sea base on east coast. Vanguard only 5½ miles from main U.S. fighter air strip. AIR WAR—Seventy B-29 Superforts blast Wonsan oil and rail center with 625 tons of bombs in heaviest strike of the war against strategic targets in North Korea. WASHINGTON — House committee calls in retired Gen. Carl Spaatz to examine effects of strategic bombing in Korean war. LAKE SUCCESS — Security Council members ready informal meeting with the president for August, Soviet Delegate Jakob A. Malik, in effort to break procedure deadlock and end his one-man filibuster on Korea question. TOKYO, Friday, Aug. 11 (AF)—U.S. troops yesterday drove 13 miles almost to the outskirts of Chinju and snapped shut behind them an armored trap on possibly 1000 enemy troops. It was the biggest single day's gain of the war for American forces. As Chinju, major enemy base in South Korea, tottered, North Koreans at the other end of the 140-mile front rolled to within eight miles of a U.S. east coast fighter base before being halted. General MacArthur's war sum- (Continued on Page 2) Arthur L. Parker Ordered to Active Air Force Duty Arthur L. Parker, 20, son of Mrs. Dorothy Parker, owner of the Dorothy & Wade dinner house, Anaheim, has been ordered to report for active duty with the Air Force on Aug. 14th at Hamilton Field, San Rafael. Parker, a graduate of AUHS, had just finished his sophomore year at Fresno State college, where he was majoring in social science. He makes his home here. No Change Seen in Boundaries of Orange County Assembly Districts Prospect of a change in the boundaries of the 75th Assembly District, which includes Anaheim, appears unlikely when the California Legislature meets next year to re-district the state on the basis of the 1950 Census. Also, no change is expected in the area of Orange county's other Assembly District, the 74th. The likelihood that neither district will be changed is seen in a report on reapportionment by Assemblyman Charles J. Conrad of Los Angeles. Conrad's report reviews the present population of the districts as reflected in the 1950 Census. His report indicates shifts will be made to provide additional representation for four areas of the state which have experienced population increases out of proportion to the rest of the state. These areas are San Diego, San Mateo, Kern and Contra Costa counties. But Orange county, as seen in the report, has a population equal to 1.64 Assembly Districts as projected on an average of 130,904 persons in each of the 80 Assembly Districts of the state. This is a somewhat higher population figure than that used now to determine the apportionment. Because of this nearness to being entitled to two Districts it is believed there will be no change. Strengthening this viewpoint is the fact that Sam L. Collins, representing the 75th District, is Speaker of the Assembly and will name the committee which will consider reapportionment. (Mr. Collins is from Fullerton; the 74th District is represented by Earl Stanley of Balboa Island.)