anaheim-gazette 1950-10-11

Rose Billy Rose's popular theatrical column "Pitching Horseshoes" appears again today in the Gazette. Read it, Page 8. VOLUME LXXIX. Anaheim’s FIRST Newspaper ANAH MIAMI UNIT DRAWS CHEERS AT LEGION PARADE—Decked out in white, the drum and bugle corps from the Miami, Fla., post of the American Legion swings up Broadway to the cheers of Californians in the annual Legion parade in Los Angeles October 10.—(Associated Press Photo) Allies Red Roulette Gamble Kills Youth, 12 Jerry Robin Mills, 12 year old Garden Grove school boy, plays the deadly game of "Russian Roulette"—and lost. He was pronounced dead Santa Ana community hospice late yesterday a few minutes after he had fired a .32 calibre volver bullet into his head from a gun that he knew was loaded. Russian Roulette, deputy sheriff explained, is the "game" when you place one shell in a six-shooter, spin the cylinder, then play the muzzle against your head and pull the trigger. There is one chance in six will kill you. MIAMI UNIT DRAWS CHEERS AT LEGION PARADE—Decked out in white, the drum and bugle corps from the Miami, Fla., post of the American Legion swings up Broadway to the cheers of Californians in the annual Legion parade in Los Angeles October 10.—(Associated Press Photo) Legions Hear Stalin Branded As Coward, Bully, Murderer LOS ANGELES (AP)—Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R-Mass.) today called Stalin a coward and a murderer and promised the Soviet leader that "we will drive you from this earth." She addressed her remarks to the national convention of the American Legion which awarded her its distinguished service medal for "her untiring efforts in behalf of veterans in the House of Representatives since 1925." "A bully is a coward," she said in her prepared address. "Hitler was a coward. Stalin is a coward. They fear character and strength just as does any bully. They fear power and might." In an apparent reference to Harold Stassen's bid for a conference with the Soviet leader, she said: "The time is past for free men to seek a conference with Stalin. The time is past for our Secretary of State to shake hands with the representatives of Stalin who has American blood on his hands. "Could you, members of the American Legion, some of you fathers of murdered sons in Korea, shake the hands of Malik and Vishinsky? ". . . Stalin and his group are murderers. If there is to be mercy let Stalin be the first to ask for it." The Legion heard a demand today that Secretary of State Dean Acheson be removed "before other serious blunders are made." It came from Senator George W. Malone (R-Nev), after he accused Acheson of setting Far Eastern foreign policy with out consulting General Douglas MacArthur, military commander in the area. "The American people pay the penalty in bloodshed and loss of life and in damaged prestige throughout the world because of stupid incompetence as well as lack of foresight on the part of our State Department," Malone declared. The convention itself will be Council Takes Loyalty Oath While City Clerk Charles Griffith did the reading, Anaheim City Councilmen last night stood and recited the state-required loyalty oath for municipal employees. At the conclusion of the oath, the men then signed their names to copies of the document. In addition to councilmen, assistant city engineer George Holyoke and administrative officer Kenth Murdoch also participated in the ceremony. Earlier Griffith told the council that copies of the oath were being issued to all Anaheim city employees. Some 40 per cent of the city workers have already signed, said Griffith, and none as yet have indicated refusal to perform the act. The oath, as read last night: "I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. "And I do further swear (or affirm) that I do not advocate, nor He was pronounced dead late yesterday a few minutes later he had fired a .32 calibre revolver bullet into his head from a gun that he knew was loaded. Russian Roulette, deputy shiffs explained, is the "game" when you place one shell in a six-shooter, spin the cylinder, then place the muzzle against your head and pull the trigger. There is one chance in six will kill you. Jerry did not give himself advantage of even the five to two odds. Deputy shiffs later found two shells in the gun, one of them fired. He had reduced his chance to 4 to 2. He had reduced them even more than that, according to his two companions, Gilbert N. Rivera, 14042 Wright st., Garden Grove and Anthony G. Wallick, 13, Parsons pl., Westminster. They told officers that Jerry pinned the shells into the gun, spun the cylinder, then pulled the trigger. He won that time. Nothing happened. Then he kept repeating the procedure. He won four times but on the fifth he lost. The gun fired. The shooting tool: place at 3:45 p.m. in an upstairs room at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. F. Mills, 13511 S. Verano st. Jerrie lived with his grandmother. Derr Tells of Recreation Dept. Attendance Jump Idea of the rapid expansion of Anaheim's city recreation program was conveyed to councilman last night as recreation director Do Derr presented his annual report for the fiscal year 1949-50, to gether with a quarterly report covering activities this year for the period June 19 through September 9. A total of 86,237 participants and spectators took part in recreational activities during 1949-50, according to Derr's calculations. Total participants and spectators during this past summer amounted to 75,196 persons. Juveniles commencing its winter program the department will count attendance through next June for 1950-51 total. Derr explained that attendance figures were kept of all department activities meaning those for both juveniles and adults. New Court House Sure for Township Anaheim township will get a new Justice Court building shortly after next month's election, regardless of the fate of the court reorganization bill (proposition 3) which, if approved, would abolish the new Anaheim Class A court. The county supervisors so advised Justice John Shea, of Anaheim, after being notified that the city of Anaheim is offering a free site for the building. The site, located on Claudina st., half a block south of the City hall on Center st., measures 70 by 155 feet. The building would be built in conjunction with the parking lot now on the site. The present Anaheim Justice Court quarters is situated on E. Center st. Temperatures The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 this afternoon was 88 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 77 degrees at 3 p.m., yesterday. Low was 56 at 6 a.m., today. State of California against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter. "And I do further swear (or affirm) that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any party or organization, political, or otherwise, that now advocates the overthrow of the Government of the United Continued on Page 5 Freeway Business Woes Indicated The woes of construction-bound Manchester blvd., businessmen were laid before city councilmen last night as Bill Hutton related the effect of the road work on the Manchester Feed and Milling Co., 101 N. Manchester. Stating that the construction activities made his place of business practically unreachable, Hutton asked the council for help. Told by retired city engineer E. P. Hapgood that the resident engineer was the man to see on the matter, Hutton replied that such a move had been made but that, "after two and one-half months of it, we find we need official help in order to get some cooperation." He summed up as considerable, business losses sustained because of the bottled-up thoroughfare. Mayor Charles Pearson told Hutton that the council would look into the matter to see what could be done. First Aid Add To Studies Asked SACRAMENTO (P)—Passage of a course in first aid and life saving may be required for high school graduation in California. The proposal will be considered by the state board of education at its meeting in San Francisco Friday and Saturday. The new requirement has been suggested by Dr. D. E. Simpson state superintendent of public instruction. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1950 Allies Slug On; Reds Vo Red Roulette Humble Kills South, 12 Robin Mills, 12 year old Grove school boy, played dully game of "Russian Rouand lost. was pronounced dead at Ana community hospital tuesday a few minuites afhad fired a .32 calibre rebullet into his head from what he knew was loaded. An Roulette, deputy shertained, is the "game" where ce one shell in a six-shootthe cylinder, then place zzle against your head and trigger. Appointed KEITH MURDOCH City Appoints Truman Heads For Meet with Gen. MacArthur WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman left today on the first leg of a trip to the Pacific for talks with General Douglas MacArthur on Far Eastern problems. Enroute to this face - to - face meeting with the colorful military commander in the Far East, Mr. Truman stops in St. Louis to see his sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, installed as Missouri's Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic Auxiliary. He will leave St. Louis tomorrow night for his weekend meeting with the commander of the United Nations forces at an undisclosed Pacific rendezvous, presumably somewhere west of Honolulu. MANCHURIA AS PRESIDENT TRUM Korean war with GenNorth Korea. A regim KEITH MURDOCH City Appoints Administrative Man to Office Meeting of the Anaheim City Council last night brought to light the appointment of Keith A. Murdoch as administrative officer. Murdoch will begin his Anaheim activities officially next Monday. The job, which pays $550 per month, sets Murdoch up as an adviser to the council on municipal operations. As Mayor Charles Pearson explained it, he will coordinate the various city departments, engage in personnel work. Murdoch comes to Anaheim from Claremont where he has served since November, 1947 as city administrator. In Claremont, Murdoch was Metropolitan Water District representative for that area. (Continued on Page 4) Railroad Unions Ask Wage Boost WASHINGTON (AP)—Heads of 15 railroad unions with a milliin member decided today to ask for a 25-cents-an-hour wage increase. The unions concerned are made up of non-operating workers, that is, rail employees not directly concerned with actually operating trains. Announcement of the wage decision was made by George E. Leighty, president of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and chairman of a joint committee of the 15 unions. Leighty said notices would be served upon the nation's major railroads on October 25 asking immediate negotiation. He estimates the demand would cost the railroads $400,000,000 a year. The average worker in the 15 unions now receive $60.15 a week. The 25 cents would allow him a $10 weekly wage boost. The unions include the shopcrafts, telegraphers, clerks, sigentive staff members. County Powerless To Move Vermont Labor Camp The county is powerless to order removal of the labor camp for Mexican nationals on Vermont st., just outside the south limits of Anaheim, the County Supervisors were advised late yesterday by County Counsel Joel Ogle. Ogle said the camp "exists as a lawful nonconforming use, and therefore can not be disturbed." Residents of Anaheim and the outside area near the camp have been demanding its removal. The Supervisors recently refused a request by Citrus Growers in April 1943, with the right to use the ground for housing citrus workers. The lease was on a year to year basis with a condition that it would be limited to the period of "national emergency." FCC Approves CBS Color TV WASHINGTON (AP)—The Communications Commission today approved commercial operation of Columbia Broadcasting System's color television, effective Nov. 20. In a series of orders, FCC affirmed its tentative selection of CBS, announced Sept. 1, as the national color plan. The action was taken despite notices from most set makers that they can make quick changes in receiver designs so that their black-and-white sets can pick up meeting with the colorful military commander in the Far East, Mr. Truman stops in St. Louis to see his sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, installed as Missouri's Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a Masonic Auxiliary. He will leave St. Louis tomorrow night for his weekend meeting with the commander of the United Nations forces at an undisclosed Pacific rendezvous, presumably somewhere west of Honolulu. The projected flight had its political overtones, if for no other reason than that it starts in the midst of a Congressional election campaign in which Republican (Continued on Page 6) AS PRESIDENT TRUMP Korean war with Gen. North Korea. A regime driving north and north song—but meeting strong north across the line (British Sixth Division troops have important seaport on Another ROK column is the parallel. A pincer making. Council G Sets Hearings The planning committee Robert Mungall, passed the City Council last month a date for conference with nail and another date on the subject. Per last nights an Canadian Call Russ to Back Talk with Act LAKE SUCCESS (AP)—Foreign Minister Lester Benson called today on Soviet Minister Andrei Y. Vishik back up Soviet claims of intentions by proof in act. "We will wait with ease for that proof," the Canadian U.N. General Assembly political committee. Pearson former Assembly President P Romulo of the Philippine ed groundless Vishinsky's ment that major portion seven-nation anti-aggression solution were illegal. The only alternative to this they said, is to sit back and the failure of the United N. peace machinery. Support continued to pill the committee for the seven plan embodying collective s Council Delays Action on Variance Request for East Center Market Indication of opposition from adjacent residents, and contemplation of the proposed rezoning ordinance caused Anaheim councilmen last night to hold off until November 8 action on a variance request to permit use of land at 1200-1222 E. Center st., as site for a super market. The area is currently zoned single family residence. The proposed zoning ordinance, which councilmen received last night would redesignate the section general business. Hearing on the ordinance is also scheduled November 8. The variance request has been tendered by Anaheim Gardens, which intends to sell the property in question to prospective marketman Ray Dixon, 539 S. Indiana st. Dixon appeared before the council September 26 with sketches of his proposed building but was told to come back with more complete plans. At his original appearance, as well as last night, Dixon indicated that he would not agree to purchase of the land until he had assurance that general business variance would be granted. Last night, Norton Elliott, representing Anaheim Gardens, displayed drawings for a cornerful of new buildings, including the new market. Mrs. Glenna Updyke objected to the proposed installation on the grounds that trash, traffic and noise would devalue surrounding property. She said neighbors shared her belief and would like an opportunity to appear before the council and say so. She said also, that she did not know there were plans for more than one commercial building on the block. Ted Warnes, 1109 E. Center st., also objected to the commercial installation on basis of traffic hazard he felt it would create. Elliott said that the Anaheim Gardens development anticipated erection of a shopping center in the area. GALIFORNIA ZETTE BER 11, 1950 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month No. 139 Weather S. Calif.—Generally clear tonight and Thursday except night and early morning fog. Slightly cooler Thursday. Is Vow Death Fight MANCHURIA Kuanton Pyoktong Huchon Sinchang Kujang Hamming Tokchen Yanghung Sea Of Japan Korea Boy Hampong Kyempe Songwaa Tosan Hwachon Keeson Upcho Ponggang Yellow Sea SEOUL SOUTH KOREA 'These Cookies Are Beaten,' Says General KOREA AT A GLANCE By The Associated Press FIGHTING Fronts—North Korean premier orders communists to fight to the death. United Nations forces fight toward Pyongyang, red capital, on three battlefronts. U. S. First Cavalry Division drives several miles inside red Korea against stiffening opposition. DIPLOMATIC Front—President Truman to leave Washington today for weekend talks with Gen. MacArthur somewhere west of Hawaii. United States and her allies in United Nations push plan to give Assembly military power, despite Russian opposition. AS PRESIDENT TRUMAN heads for the Pacific to discuss the Korean war with General MacArthur, here is the situation in North Korea. A regiment of the First U.S. Cavalry Division is AS PRESIDENT TRUMAN heads for the Pacific to discuss the Korean war with General MacArthur, here is the situation in North Korea. A regiment of the First U. S. Cavalry Division is driving north and northwest across the 38th Parallel from Kaesong—but meeting strong resistance (A). U. S. troops driving north across the line (B) are also meeting stiff resistance although Sixth Division troops have captured Hwachon. On the east coast the important seaport of Hwachon has fallen to South Koreans. Another ROK column is beyond Hoeyang, which is 50 miles above the parallel. A pincer closing on Pyongyang is believed in the making. Council Gets Zoning Plan Sets Hearing November 8 The planning commission, represented by commissioner Robert Mungall, passed the proposed rezoning ordinance to the City Council last night and the councilmen thereupon set a date for conference with planning consultant Gordon Whitall and another date for the third scheduled public hearing on the subject. Per last nights arrangements, the city fathers convene with Whitnall November 6 at 2 p.m. and then conduct hearing number three, November 8. Tentative location for the hearing is Fremont school. Between now and the hearing, councilmen will study the bulky 60 page proposed ordinance which calls for the reworking of Anaheim in accordance with use trends and over-all Southland growth as determined by the planning commission in studies which commence early this year. Last night, Mungall told councilmen of the changes made in the original ordinance draft since the two public hearings held July 26 and August 9. The major item, he indicated, was disposition of the zoning around the nearly-built Thomas Jefferson school on E. South st. Opposition to proposed future light manufacturing strips along South st. and west of the Santa Fe tracks, he said, brought on the decision to classify the whole of the area bounded by the tracks and Olive st. and South and Ver- (Continued on Page 4) Name Community Chest Team Heads Anaheim Community Chest officials last night appointed team majors to lead collections in various city, residential sections. Majors for the rural areas were also designated. The 1950 drive, with a goal of $22,500, gets under way next month. Advanced gift solicitations begin Oct. 15. Residential section majors are Mrs. S. E. Loard, Mrs. William Bushman and Mrs. W. R. Ward. In the rural areas, Mrs. Alice Schmid was assigned to the Lincoln district; Wayne Butterbaugh to Savanna; Royal Marten, Cypress, Los Alamitos and Stanton; Foster Warwick, Katella, Magnolia and Loara. Mrs. Helen Borden was named coordinator of the rural area teams. Last night's meeting at the Political committee. Pearson and former Assembly President Carlos Romulo of the Philippines label groundless Vishinsky's statement that major portions of a seven-nation anti-aggression resolution were illegal. The only alternative to the plan, they said, is to sit back and admit the failure of the United Nations' peace machinery. Support continued to pile up in the committee for the seven-power embodying collective security suggestions of Secretary of State Thomas Ecuador, Ethiopia and an joined Canada and the Philippines in speaking for it. Vishinsky put in a resolution of his own calling on the Security Council to speed its efforts to set an international police force provided under the U.N. chart. After four and half years of acting, the military staff committee has been unsuccessful in doing just that. Undeterred by Russian opposition, the United States and other sensors of the anti-aggression solution redoubled their efforts give the veto-free General Assembly emergency power to repel aggression. Fog Bogs SoCal You early morning motorists who were slowed down today by dense fog were not alone. Motorists in many sections of the Southland had the same trouble. In some spots visibility was not more than 30 or 40 feet. Early morning air line schedules into San Diego were interrupted for a time and thoseerry boats plying between San Diego and Coronado were slowed down to a walk causing them to be time even on that short run. The major item, he indicated, was disposition of the zoning around the nearly-built Thomas Jefferson school on E. South st. Opposition to proposed future light manufacturing strips along South st. and west of the Santa Fe tracks, he said, brought on the decision to classify the whole of the area bounded by the tracks and Olive st. and South and Ver- (Continued on Page 4) Councilmen Hold Sewer Pipe Action Seeing advantages in possible split up of Magnolia Trunk sewer pipe contract, both financially and in point of timely delivery, and deeming it advisable to wait formal notice of approval of Anahelm as controlling agent, by Garden Grove sanitary district, Anaheim councilmen last night put off contract award until next Friday. Low bid for the pipe needed for the job, some 12 miles in all, was submitted by the American Pipe and Construction Company, Southgate. The bid was $903,333.69. United Concrete Pipe Corp., Baldwin Park, bid $912,870.98. Last night American representative Peter Van Kuran told councilmen that his company was prepared to handle the full order but that it would expedite delivery time to parcel out some of the job. E. P. Hapgood added that on a basis of bids submitted, two or three thousand dollars would be saved by awarding contract for some of the smaller diameters to United. He echoed Van Kuran in the belief that two companies working on the order would speed delivery time. First delivery of pipe is expected by December 1. Residential section majors are Mrs. S. E. Loard, Mrs. William Bushman and Mrs. W. R. Ward. In the rural areas, Mrs. Alice Schmid was assigned to the Lincoln district; Wayne Butterbaugh to Savanna; Royal Marten, Cypress, Los Alamitos and Stanton; Foster Warwick, Katella, Magnolia and Loara. Mrs. Helen Borden was named coordinator of the rural area teams. Last night's meeting at the Chamber of Commerce concluded with a movie, taken entirely in Orange county, which showed various Community Chest agencies at work. Producer of the epic was Joe Catanich who originated the idea. Films will be available soon for any club or organization, according to Community Chest publicity chairman Bert Arnold. Inquire at Boy Scout headquarters. Lutheran Church Opens Merger Way COLUMBUS, O., (AP) — The American Lutheran Church opened the way last night for merger of more than 1,500,000 members or three Lutheran groups into one church. Delegates to the ALC's national convention approved resolutions creating a nine-member committee to discuss merger with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, which has more than 813,000 members, and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church with 456,000. The ALC has more than 700,000 members. If the merger is erected, it would make the combined church the third largest Lutheran Church in America, with 1,900,00 members, and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, with 1,677,000.