anaheim-gazette 1950-10-10

Industry The City Council receives the ordinance on Anaheim Rezoning tonight. What do planners mean by light and heavy industry? See editorial, Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEI To Pomona South Korea Truman to Discuss Korea Action With MacArthur WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman announced today he will meet this weekend with Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific to discuss "the final phase of United Nations action in Korea." Mr. Truman said in a statement that he will also discuss with MacArthur "other matters within his responsibility." He did not say what these were. Mr. Truman's statement did not say where he would meet with the United Nations commander. The White House withheld an announcement on the place of the meeting. But it was presumed to be somewhere west of Hawaii. Mr. Truman will take off from St. Louis Thursday in the White House plane, the "Independence" for Hawaii, the first stop on a trip RAYMOND M. HOLT Raymond Holt Named Pomona Library Head RAYMOND M. HOLT Raymond Holt Named Pomona Library Head Raymond M. Holt, noted Southland historian, Anaheim church figure, and Fullerton library staffer, has been named to the head librarianship of the Pomona Public Library. Holt will assume his Pomona duties on Nov. 1. A member of the White Temple Methodist church, Holt was named president of the Association of Christian Churches of Anaheim in 1949. With White Temple, he taught adult Sunday School classes and worked on numerous church committees. Holt is historian of Orange county and a figure in Southern California historical circles. His articles on historical development of the area have been published in Santa Ana, Long Beach and Los Angeles newspapers. A graduate of Garden Grove high school, 1838, Holt followed with a degree at the University of Redlands in 1942. He was graduated from the USC School of Librarianship in 1947. He has been a member of the Fullerton Public Library staff since 1947. Holt, with his family, wife, Sadie; son Harvey, 6½, and daughter Christine, 11 months, plans to move to Pomona from Fullerton the first of the month. Y Kids Sign for Hollywood Affair Anaheim youngsters are still signing up for the big 18th Annual YMCA Day in Hollywood October 21, according to Tommy Thomason, executive secretary of the local Y. The kids will trek to the movie capital for a full day of entertainment. Many radio and screen personalities, headed by Art Linkletter, star of the "People Are Funny" show, will entertain them in the morning at the Hollywood Bowl. Later the group will see the Stanford-UCLA football game in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Both teams are strong contenders for the Rose Bowl, and should put on a rugged gridiron Mr. Truman said in a statement that he will also discuss with MacArthur "other matters within his responsibility." He did not say what these were. Mr. Truman's statement did not say where he would meet with the United Nations commander. The White House withheld an announcement on the place of the meeting. But it was presumed to be somewhere west of Hawaii. Mr. Truman will take off from St. Louis Thursday in the White House plane, the "Independence" for Hawaii, the first stop on a trip expected to last about a week. He is going to St. Louis tomorrow to witness the installation of his sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, as Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Accompanying the president to the meeting with MacArthur will be Gen. Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; W. Averell Harriman, special assistant to the president on foreign affairs; Philip C. Jessup, State Department roving ambassador-at-large, and Dean Rusk, assistant secretary of state for Far Eastern affairs. Secretary of the Army Pace may also make the trip. No Place Named The White House refused to say the ultimate place of meeting or give any other details except to say Mr. Truman will return to Washington Wednesday, October 18. Mr. Truman, in his statement, (Continued on Page 8) Yorba Heirs Open Water Rights Battle Opening of the legal battle over water rights in Santa Ana canyon yesterday in Superior Court in Santa Ana, was expected to lead back into the musty records of early water development in Orange county as heirs of the pioneer Spanish explorer who settled in the canyon, Don Bernardo Yorba, press claims for water from the Anaheim Union Water Co., and Yorba Irrigation Co., ditches. An early-day agreement, dated 1876, is basis for the plaintiffs' suit to perfect their water rights. The agreement was made by Yorba family land owners with the Canon de Santa Ana Water Co., giving them right to use the water in return for an easement for ditches across their lands. The defendant water companies successors in interest to the old water company, contend in defense that while some of the landowners have continued to use th Russ Charge US Siberia Bombing MOSCOW (P)—Russia charged today that two American fighter planes strafed and damaged a Soviet airfield near the key Siberian seaport of Vladivostok last Sunday. A Russian protest note was proffered to U.S. Minister-Counsellor Walworth Barbour last night by Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. The note placed the incident 62 miles north of the Soviet-Korean border. It demanded "strict punishment" for the "responsible personnel" and American assurances against such incidents in the future. 1949's SLICKEST—Miss Slick Chick of 1949, La Vonne Hart, among other distinctions, found herself a highlight among a hoard of Hallowe'en trophies. This year the Slick Chick Contest promises to be even more appealing. 1950 Miss Slick Chick Contest Offers Entrants Biggest Opportunities Yet According to Gordon Chamberlin, chairman of this year's "Slick Chick Contest," the girls participating will be offered the greatest chance in the history of the contest. Not only will the winner be given an opportunity on television, but the five finalists will be given the same opportunity. They say opportunity knocks out however, in this instance, it is knocking itself out. Look at the past records of the Slick Chick winners. Miss Priscilla Orman, first Miss Slick Chick in 1947, is now under contract with RKO. Miss Arlene Anderson has won many contests since her reign as Miss Slick Chick of the 1948 Festival. A few of her titles are as follows: Miss Anaheim of 1949, Miss Sun Tan, Queen of the Blue Pacific, Queen of Laguna Lusail, Holiday on Wings Queen, and many, many others. Miss LaVonne Hart, the winner of the 1949 Slick Chick contest, did modeling in the past year. Miss Slick Chick is the counter- (Continued on Page 7) ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1950 oreans Smash Into Po ss Korea eArthur Truman announced Gen. Douglas Macmal phase of United t he will also discuss his responsibility." a Heirs n Water ts Battle of the legal battle Coroner Jury Gets LA Cop Shooting Case LOS ANGELES (AP)—Results of police department investigation into the fatal shooting of James W. Henry, 18, by a reserve policeman, were laid before a coroner's jury day. Police Chief William Parker ordered deputy chief Thad Brown, head of the detective bureau, to assemble all the facts and present his findings at the inquest. Henry, a talented violinist and freshman at Pasadena's John Muir college, was shot to death early Saturday by reservist J. E. Christian during a routine traffic check. The slaying has brought these repercussions: 1. A grand jury investigation will open tomorrow. 2. A committee of the city council will conduct a public hearing on the case tomorrow. 3. Chief Parker ordered a complete injury into the operation of the department's reserve corps program, as well as into the shooting. Fair Talent Set Post Hold Poses Political Problem SACRAMENTO (AP)—A mail man who goes to the capitol building had a problem which was just a little political. He pulled from his sack a letter addressed to "Governor James Roosevelt." It was marked "Hold." Republican Earl Warren is still the governor, however, and if his Democratic challenger is going to get his mail at the capitol building he will have to get the approval of the voters next month. So the mail man wrote "unknown at this address" on the letter and dropped it back into his sack. Yugoslavs Join In Support of Security Plan LAKE SUCCESS (AP)—Communist-governed Yugoslavia joined today with several other small powers in support of a seven-power plan to give the United Nations General Assembly forces to combat aggression. While supporting the plan's aim of collective security, Yugoslavia Legion Halts Business for Grand Parade LOS ANGELES (AP)—The national American Legion convention called a halt to business sessions today to stage a mammy six-hour parade designed to cent the need for continued national preparedness. The stream of perhaps 50 uniformed men and women include tanks, armored equipment and troops of the 13th Army Reserve Division, underlining warnings of convention speech against smugness over the rean victories. The marching spectacle will be without the traditional Le pomp, music and fun. There be plenty of bands, colorful costumes and bugle corps, snappy teams, and some decorated jalousie and ancient locomotives, reminiscent of the forty-and-eight-century Downtown stores are closing honor of the Legion. So are schools so that thousands of young people can see the sight of their livelihood. The parade starts at 2 p.m., cific Standard Time. In it will Legionnaires from Alaska, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii Canada, Mexico, Panama, and France as well as from th Fair Talent Set For TV Appearance Orange county will hit the spotlight Monday night, October 16, when six professional and amateur acts and an even dozen beauties will appear on the "Backstage with NTG" television show, KTSL Channel 2. The hour broadcast, beginning at 10 p.m., will be a preview of talent and beauty to be featured at Anaheim's 27th Annual Hallowe'en Festival, Oct. 26 through 31. Nils T. Granlund, creator of the video show has urged J. Rod Brastad, chairman of the Fair entertainment committee, to "get the best acts in the county." Chairman Brastad is urging all who wish to participate in the Talent Contest and have a chance to appear on the television show to get their entry blanks immediately from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce office. Ken Baker, general coordinator of the Hallowe'en Festival requests all girls, especially bathing beauties, who wish to appear on television to contact him at the Chamber of Commerce office now. Also, a caravan of costumed Anaheimers is urged to attend this special TV show honoring Orange county and especially Anaheim's Hallowe'en Festival and Fair. Call the Chamber of Commerce office if you plan to go. In Support of Security Plan LAKE SUCCESS (AP)—Communist-governed Yugoslavia joined today with several other small powers in support of a seven-power plan to give the United Nations General Assembly forces to combat aggression. While supporting the plan's aim of collective security, Yugoslav Foreign Minister Edvard Kardelj told the Assembly's political committee some of the resolution's provisions were vague. He reserved the right to suggest changes later. Australia, Peru and Brazil offered similar statements of support. Kardelj said one reason his delegation is backing the American-initiated proposal is because Yugoslavia is being subjected to pressure by the Moscow directed comform. Yugoslavia has been at odds with the rest of the communist world for over two years. The committee was in its second day of debate on the anti-veto peace plan. Western diplomats waited for an elaboration of Russia's surprise acceptance of some parts of the proposal. But they were skeptical of the Soviet Union's move. SEVEN QUALIFY FOR LA MAYOR BALLOT LOS ANGELES (AP)—City Clerk Walter Peterson reported today that seven candidates have filed enough signatures to qualify for a spot on the Nov. 7 ballot in the Mayor Bowron recall election. They are Professor Dean E. McHenry, City Engineer Lloyd Aldrich, Ex-Attorney General Robert W. Kenny, James L. Cole, Attorney Russell Parsons, George Hubbard and Attorney Al Matthews. WEATHER S. Calif.—Continued clear and hot through Wednesday with night and morning fog and sunny but very hazy days near the coast. US Cavalry Troopers Slowed to Crawl in Southwestern Sector TOKYO (AP)—South Koreans captured the prize red Korean port and arsenal city of Wonsan today after smashing the heaviest opposition they have encountered above Parallel 38. To the southwest, U.S. First Cavalry foot troopers ran into fierce resistance just north of 38. French Say 3500 Troops Lost in Trap SAIGON, Indochina (AP)—Most of the 3500 French troops trapped The cavalry's advance with tank, artillery and air support was slowed to a crawl against log pillbox positions set up before the war. This is the line the communists insisted was for "defense" but which was used as starting blocks for the red invasion of South Korea June 25. Industrial Wonsan, a city of 150,000 people on the Sea of Japan coast, is the first major communist-ruled center taken by the Republic of Korea's (ROK) liberation. French Say 3500 Troops Lost in Trap SAIGON, Indochina (JP)—Most of the 3500 French troops trapped northwest of Thatkhe have been lost, the French announced tonight in a communique. The loss occurred in the biggest battle to date of the four-year war between the French and the Indochinese Nationalists led by the communist Ho Chi Minh. Several hundred of the trapped troops escaped, the communique said. The remainder "succumbed after a bloody battle, but only after inflicting extremely heavy losses on the enemy." In Paris the cabinet decided to rush Gen. Alphonse Juin and the overseas territories minister, Jean Letourneau, to Saigon this weekend. A source close to the cabinet said: "The developments in northern Indochina prove again that there is no longer a border between the communists of Indochina and the communists of China." Crack Foregin Legionnaire and Moroccan troops were engaged in the fighting near the Chinese frontier. Part of the battle centered along a 15-mile stretch of highway between Dongkhe and Thatkhe. And a spokesman said some units likely ran out of ammunition after five days of fighting. PE Crash in LA Injures 35 LOS ANGELES (JP)—A slow moving interurban electric train hit a standing freight in the fog early today, injuring some 35 passengers—none seriously. Worst hurt was motorman A. V. Knowles, 64, of nearby South Gate. He was pinned in his cab for almost an hour. He suffered a possible broken leg. Firemen cut him out with acetylene torches. Twenty-four were hospitalized and 11 were treated at the scene. Both trains are operated by Pacific Electric. Sheriff's deputies quoted Edward J. Barnett, flagman of the freight, as saying he had staked out a flare 100 feet behind his The cavalry's advance with tank, artillery and air support was slowed to a crawl against log pillbox positions set up before the war. This is the line the communists insisted was for "defense" but which was used as starting blocks for the red invasion of South Korea June 25. Industrial Wonsan, a city of 150,000 people on the Sea of Japan coast, is the first major communist-ruled center taken by the Republic of Korea's (ROK) liberation forces on their 10-day-old salty into the northern red country. Wonsan is about 105 miles north of 38 and 95 miles almost due east of the communist capital, Pyongyang. It was the center of oil refining in Korea before repeated B-29 strikes smashed its industrial facilities. The port has one of the best natural harbors in the country. A peninsula jutting northward on Wonsan's east side was once a Japanese naval air station. Stand Site Wonsan had been red-pencilled, said communist prisoners as a place where North Korean forces hoped to make a major defense effort. But it fell after day and night fighting, street by street, before the rapidly advancing liberators. Snipers and some heavier gun teams remained to be cleaned out before the city is secure. Allied officers thought the mop-up would be complete some time Wednesday. This would permit a start on shaping up the harbor and captured airport for use quickly. The port was reported 50 per cent in (Continued on Page 8) Fire Threat Worst In Home Says Chief You're in greater danger of fire at home than any place else, says Acting Fire Chief Ed Stringer who bases his warning on reports of the National Fire Protection Association, sponsor of Fire Prevention Week. The Chief said that more lives are lost in home fires than in fires of any other kind, pointing out that fire took 11,000 lives last year. He also made these recommendations for eliminating the causes of fire. Stop careless smoking habits. Keep matches where small children can't get them. Don't let magazines, newspapers and other trash accumulate in closets. Use cleaning fluids which won't explode. Toastmasters Install New Officers For Year at Ladies Night Program Installation of new Toastmaster officers was undertaken by Royal en, last night at the seminarial Ladies Night. Twenty-one members, wives and guests present at Ruby's Cafe, Fulham. Two-term winner, Ken Hueler, and his office over to the new dept., Louis Taylor. Vice-president Taylor turned his duties to C. O. Garshwiller and secretary-treasurer, Ed Wright, a bow on his sixth re-election duty governor, John Knutzen, and his four term reign in favor of Ken Hueler and Paige Vincent, elected education-program chairman. New Sergeant-at-arms is Carl Miller. Ed Wright presented the retiring president with the past president pin. Extemporaneous speeches were presented after dinner by Aubrey Van Herst, who spoke on the question "Are Traffic Courts Highest in Importance?" next on the agenda was Chancey Stillson, who continued the chain of thought on traffic safety. Subject of "Frozen or Decontrolled Rents" was drawn by Earl Hueler and lastly, Mr. Ersek, with "Will it Help for Stassen to Ask Stalin for Peace Terms?" Toastmaster Paige Vincent In- (Continued on Page 8) The Chief said that more lives are lost in home fires than in fires of any other kind, pointing out that fire took 11,000 lives last year. He also made these recommendations for eliminating the causes of fire. Stop careless smoking habits. Keep matches where small children can't get them. Don't let magazines, newspapers and other trash accumulate in closets. Use cleaning fluids which won't explode. Clean heating equipment and chimneys regularly. "I cannot say too strongly or too often that fire prevention is largely the responsibility of every citizen," Chief Stringer reiterated. "The Fire Department," he added, "is busy largely because so many people refuse to accept their responsibility to themselves and to their community." Chooses Death To Rape Charge SAN BERNARDINO (D)—A 39-year-old father chose death by his own hand yesterday; the sheriff's office reported, greater than face arrest on statutory rape charges involving a 16-year-old girl. Deputies Perry Green and Albert Oehl said they picked up Merle F. Reinsager, a father of two, on a complaint of the girl's parents. Reinsager broke away, the deputies related, pulled a Luger automatic out of his dresser drawer, ran into the bathroom and shot himself through the chest. He died instantly. Temperatures The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 8 this afternoon was 76 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 77 degrees at 2:30 p.m., yesterday. Low was 52 at 6 a.m., today.