anaheim-gazette 1950-10-12

Housing How do new controls on home buying work? See editorial, Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIL Legion Demands Reworking of State Dept. LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a stiff floor fight, the American Legion voted today to "demand that President Truman reconstitute the State Department." But it sidestepped making Secretary of State Dean Acheson, or suggesting his ouster. The latter had been urged by the Legion's retiring executive committee, but was not incorporated in a report by the foreign affairs committee which condemned the State Department's "failure" to deal adequately with the grim and bloody advance of communism throughout the world. It went on: "We submit that this failure is due fundamentally to a lack of understanding or communism itself, and to a refusal on the part of secretaries of state, past and present, to evaluate properly the gravity of the dangers to America and all free peoples which communism presents . . ." Executive committeeman George Mayor Proclaims B-PW Week Oct. 15 In line with the rest of the nations executives, Anaheim's Mayor Charles Pearson today called upon Anaheimers to join in observance of Business and Professional Women's week October 15-21. Mayor Pearson's proclamation: WHEREAS, The Business and Professional Women are an integral part of the business and professional life of this and other communities throughout the nation, and; WHEREAS, Anaheim community has profited greatly by the wealth of experience and knowledge brought to it by the members in the Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., resulting in improvement of standards in all professions and businesses, and; WHEREAS, the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., has designated the week of October 15 to 21, inclusive, as National Business Women's Week throughout the Nation, to perpetuate their slogan, "A Better Business Woman in a Better Business World." NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHAS, A. PEARSON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, hereby call upon the people of Anaheim to aid and support the celebration of thier program for the 23rd Anniversary of Business Women's Week, and to congratulate the membership upon its accomplishments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused LOYALTY OATH—Fourteen teachers of Horace Mann school public night as School Board man John Mary, Jr. (far right), administered. Next to Mary is principal Frank Mattox. All state, local and civil to take the loyalty oath. County Water Salvage Program To Proceed Unhindered Soon Orange county and upriver water interests are about ready to sign an agreement that will permit Orange county to proceed with its water salvage program in Prado basin without legal interference from the Riverside and San Bernardino county interests, it was reported yesterday to the Orange County Water district directors. Attorney Roger Howell said that what is probably the final draft of the agreement has been prepared after numerous conferences between the interested groups, a committee representing each side. It appears to be satisfactory to all concerned, he said. Under the Prado project, Orange county expects to rescue from 8000 to 12,000 acre feet of water now wasted through transpiration and evaporation. The county already has built a pipe under Prado dam, extending downstream and about 1700 feet upstream. The upper end, to be plugged until the agreement is signed, and the way ahead clear, will be connected to a system of laterals to be built (Continued on Page 2) Warren to Miss Hallowe'en Doings In a letter to Chamber of Commerce President Warren Ashleigh yesterday, Gov. Earl Warren expressed regret that he would not be able to act as honorary marshal in the Halloween festival due to prior commitments in his campaign for re-election. The text of the letter read: "Thank you for inviting me to act as Honorary Marshall of the Hallowe'en Pageant Parade on Oct. 31, and the dinner party being planned for the parade dignitaries. "As much as I should like to be with you on this occasion, I regret that I cannot. A conflicting commitment in connection with my campaign for re-election makes Hurt Woman Dies Hunting Hospital Refused admission by both of the Fullerton hospitals, according to the coroner's office, Mrs. Julia Cusick, 72, 315 E. Amerige, Fullerton, died in Anaheim Community hospital at 10:30 last evening, three and a half hours after she was struck by an automobile at the intersection of Commonwealth and Harvard aves., Fullerton. Mrs. Cusick a pedestrian was struck down at the street crossing at 7 p.m., by a car driven by Antonio Arce, Jr., 18, of 234 E. Truslow st., Fullerton. An ambulance was called and rushed her to Fullerton General hospital. Deputy coroner Roger Burnham said his investigation revealed that the dying woman was refused admission on the ground that the hospital was filled. The ambulance then dashed to Fullerton Cottage hospital and there met the same refusal, Burnham said. She finally was admitted to Anaheim Community hospital. The body is at a Fullerton mortuary where an inquest is pending. Mrs. Cusick leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carrrell, residing at 214 N. Yale ave., Fullerton. NEW KIWANI SCHIEF SANTA CRUZ (P)—Frank C. "A Better Business Woman in a Better Business World;" NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHAS, A. PEARSON, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, hereby call upon the people of Anaheim to aid and support the celebration of thier program for the 23rd Anniversary of Business Women's Week, and to congratulate the membership upon its accomplishments. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Anaheim to be affixed this 12th day of October, 1950. Signed CHAS. A. PEARSON, Mayor. MWD Waste Water Is County Loss Whatever water purchased from the Metropolitan Water District by the Orange County Water District is lost by wastage on the way to the county's spreading grounds, is the loss of Orange county alone, and no adjustment will be made on its price, water district directors were told at their meeting yesterday by President Vernon Heil and Director Jack Crill. Heil and Crill reported failure of their mission before the MWD board with an appeal for adjustment of the purchase price, in view of the fact that between 10 and 20 per cent of the water purchased is lost between the MWD delivery point on the Santa Ana river and the intakes of the major water companies, or the spreading grounds. From 1800 to 3600 acre feet of the 18,250 acre feet purchased this year was lost en route, it was estimated. At the price of $15 per acre foot, the loss ran from $27,-000 to $54,000. shall in the Halloween festival due to prior commitments in his campaign for re-election. The text of the letter read: "Thank you for inviting me to act as Honorary Marshall of the Hallowe'en Pageant Parade on Oct. 31, and the dinner party being planned for the parade dignitaries. "As much as I should like to be with you on this occasion, I regret that I cannot. A conflicting commitment in connection with my campaign for re-election makes it necessary for me to decline your cordial invitation. "Please express to the members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, as well as to Mr. Hellyer, my appreciation for the thoughtfulness shown by this invitation, and convey my regret that I cannot be present. "With the best wishes for a very successful evening, I am "Sincerely, "(signed) Earl S. Warren, Governor." Hot Sendoff For Legion LOS ANGELES (AP)—The American Legion today sweated out the last day of its convention under a 99-degree sun—the hottest day of the year by seven degrees. But that was down. Out in San Fernando Valley, there were such readings as 101 in North Hollywood, 103 in San Fernando and 103 in Sunland-Tujunga. In Anaheim the temperature was above 96. The beaches, too, sweltered. Long Beach, usually cooled by the balmy Pacific, had a scorching 98. By contrast, the usually hot Mojave Desert community of Lancaster only reported 96. Rain fell from scattered clouds, weathermen said, but evaporated before it hit the ground. The ambulance then dashed to Fullerton Cottage hospital and there met the same refusal, Burnham said. She finally was admitted to Anaheim Community hospital. The body is at a Fullerton mortuary where an inquest is pending. Mrs. Cusick leaves a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carrrell, residing at 214 N. Yale ave., Fullerton. NEW KIWANI SCHIEF SANTA CRUZ (AP)—Frank C. Harmon of La Jolla is the new governor of the California-Nevada district of Kiwanis International. He was elected yesterday to succeed Rex H. Turner of Oakland in the closing session of the group's 30th annual convention here. The 2000 delegates passed several resolutions on state election propositions and selected San Diego as next year's convention city. Beach Girl, 10, For Dying in Home of LONG BEACH (AP)—A 10-year-old, olive-skinned girl who claimed occult powers was found dying today, strapped in a chair at the home of an accordion teacher. The latter, Violet John, 23, was booked on suspicion of murder. The girl, Frances Erickson, was pronounced dead at Seaside hospital where her mother, Mrs. Harry Erickson, is a nurse. Police listing the death as a homicide, said they had talked with a psychiatrist who told them the girl saw herself as living in a world all her own, surrounded by the dead. He said that because of her morbid mind, he had urged the study of music to quiet her, and she had been living at Miss ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1950 Mighty Mo, Blast Steel Railmen See Billion Hike In Wage Call WASHINGTON (AP)—The railroad industry estimated today that pending union wage demands would raise costs $1,000,000,000 a year and force fare and freight rate hikes of 15 per cent. Stirred by the newest demands of unions representing 1,250,000 employees, the industry's statisticians contended that a boost of that size in all freight and passenger Attack Similia To Invasion At Seoul TOKYO (AP)—The battleship souri and Allied warships Chongjin port afire today with thunderous bombardment and air strikes far north or Korca's east coast. The attacks were not many miles the communist China and Siberia borders. There were indications heavy shelling was continue The burning red iron and The Program Red Soon interests are about permit Orange county program in Prado basin riverside and San Berried yesterday to the Woman Dies in Hospital admission by both of ton hospitals, according to honor's office, Mrs. Julia 315 E. Amerige, Fulled in Anaheim Community at 10:30 last evening, a half hours after she is by an automobile at section of Common Harvard aves., Fuller-sick a pedestrian wasawn at the street cross-m., by a car driven by Bruce, Jr., 18, of 234 E. Stt., Fullerton. An amas called and rushed her ton General hospital. Bonner Roger Burnham investigation revealed that woman was refused ad-in the ground that the was filled. Pollution then dashed to Cottage hospital and the same refusal, Burnshe finally was admitted from Community hospital. By is at a Fullerton mor-ere an inquest is pending. Sick leaves a daughter-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl insiding at 214 N. Yale堡ton. Draft Calls To 4,333 Next Month SACRAMENTO (AP) — Local boards in California will call up 4733 men for military service during November, State Selective Service headquarers announced today. Probably not more than 4116 will be actually delivered, Col. Kenneth H. Leitch, state director, said. The difference between the two figures represents college students entitled to deferment until the end of the present academic year. The November inductions will raise to 10,033 the total number of Californians tagged for the army since the outbreak of hostilities in Korea. Another 2400 are expected to be called in December. Here are the Southern county quotas for November with delivery dates: Los Angeles (Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29): Inyo-Alpine-Mono, 7; Kern, 117; Los Angeles, 1946; Orange, 91; Riverside, 55; San Bernardino, 130; San Luis Obispo, 20; Santa Barbara, 36; Ventura, 57. Riding Hood Fable Reversed Pair of Ways FORT WORTH, Tex. (AP) — The wolf in folk lore was more interested in Red Riding Hood than the goodies she carried, but a coyote here was more interested in Charley Harrell’s lunch than the boy. “I was carrying my lunch in a sack and it stole the sack right In Wage Call WASHINGTON (AP)—The railroad industry estimated today that pending union wage demands would raise costs $1,000,000,000 a year and force fare and freight rate hikes of 15 per cent. Stirred by the newest demands of unions representing 1,250,000 employees, the industry's statisticians contended that a boost of that size in all freight and passenger revenues would be needed to offset wage demands announced or already up for bargaining. Here are the demands and the industry's estimate of how much it would cost to meet them: (1) Fifteen unions with 1,000,-000 members in the non-operating branches like shop crafts and telegraphers want 25 cents more an hour: $525,000,000. (2) The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen wants 35 cents an hour more for 85,000 of its members: $65,000,000. The Firemen and Enginemen also have pending a request for 48 hours pay for 40 hours work for 35,000 members: $23,000,000. (3) The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers wants a flat 20 per cent wage increase for all of its 80,000 members: $22,000,000. (4) The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the order of Railway Conductors together are asking 48-for-40 hours pay. Their summer-long fight over that demand led President Truman to seize the railroads last August 27 to head off a nationwide strike by the 300,000 members of those two unions. The dispute still is unsettled. French Abandon Vietminh Base SAIGON, Indochina (AP) — The French today announced their withdrawal from the former key Vietminh base of Thai Nguyen, in North Indochina, which they seized less than two weeks ago. A French military spokesman said the withdrawal had been made voluntarily, without any Vietminh pressure, to a new defense line about 15 miles south of Thai Nguyen. The spokesman explained that Thai Nguyen, 40 miles north of Hanoi and the center of a large area of fertile rice lands, had been occupied to destroy important Vietminh installations in the area. That had been accomplished, he declared. At Seoul TOKYO (AP)—The battleship souri and Allied warships Chongjin port afire today were thunderous bombardment and air strikes far north on Korea’s east coast. The sea attacks were not many miles from the communist China and Siberia borders. There were indications heavy shelling was continue. The burning red iron and center of 190,000 people in miles southwest of red China Manchuria frontier and southwest of Soviet Siberia is 140 miles from Siberian Vostok, a major supply headred Korea’s heavy weapons. Down the east coast 220 mi Wonsan, northernmost point of Allied spearheads piling toward the red capital, Pyang, near the west coast. Carrier planes rocketed strafed Chongjin in a nery day prelude to the warship bardment. In addition to the Mighty the U. S. heavy cruiser Mo and unidentified British Canada Australian vessels took After an hour of shelling of the city were seen blazing. The 45,000-foot Missouri shore targets with one-ton mile from her 16-inch guns. The Mo is the flagship o task group commander, Vice Arthur D. Struble. No Mo Meeting There had been speculation the Missouri might be the seat of President Truman’s conference in the Far Pacific with Geo MacArthur this weekend. News of the sheiling, the big ship was ruled out as a me place. Admiral Struble said “We a 400-round allowance for to This mention of the number big shells—presumably roar whole task group—was a full indication the bombardment continuing. AP photographer-corresponsor Gene Herrick reported the ring from aboard the Mighty. The bombardment was like one that softened the west for the amphibious landing Inconn in mid-September, but mighty Mo did not take part that one; she was shelling the posite coast at the time. Santa Ana Basi Rainmaking Set Riding Hood Fable Reversed Pair of Ways FORT WORTH, Tex. (AP) — The wolf in folk lore was more interested in Red Riding Hood than the goodies she carried, but a coyote here was more interested in Charley Harrell’s lunch than the boy. “I was carrying my lunch in a sack and it stole the sack right out of my hand,” the 12-year-old said yesterday. The fifth grader took out after the coyote. It turned and jumped at his neck, but he knocked it down. James Cole, 25, came up and drove off the animal. He was bitten on the hand. A negro, Charley Hurd, set out in his automobile to hunt the coyote. He shot it nine times with a .45 caliber pistol. On Girl, 10, Found Emaciated, In Home of Music Teacher REACH (AP)—A 10-year-skinned girl who claim-howers was found dying trapped in a chair at the town accordion teacher. Her, Violet John, 23, was suspicion of murder. Frances Erickson, was dead at Seaside hospice her mother, Mrs. Erickson, is a nurse. Listing the death as a case they had talked to chiatrist who told them how herself as living in a her own, surrounded by her said that because of her mind, he had urged of music to quiet her, and been living at Miss John's studio while studying the accordion. A doctor said the girl was extremely emaciated, and had cuts on her arms. Police quoted Miss John as saying that the child sometimes tortured herself with bites, cuts and other hurts, and must have tied herself up. The coroner's office ordered an autopsy to determine exact cause of the child's death. Temperatures The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 8 this afternoon was 99 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 88 degrees at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 58 at 6 a.m., today. A French military spokesman said the withdrawal had been made voluntarily, without any Vietminh pressure, to a new defense line about 15 miles south of Thai Nguyen. The spokesman explained that Thai Nguyen, 40 miles north of Hanoi and the center of a large area of fertile rice lands, had been occupied to destroy important Vietminh installations in the area. That had been accomplished, he declared. However, Associated Press correspondent Kenneth Likes reported in a delayed dispatch from Hanoi yesterday after accompanying French forces operating in the area that the French had planned to make Thai Nguyen the anchor fortification for a series of 30 brick fortresses guarding the area. Likes pointed out that the French had met only scant opposition in their drive on Thai Nguyen but that the area would be difficult to hold against the elusive hit-and-run guerrillas, who had retired to mountain hideouts without suffering damage. County Elks Join Anti-Red Crusade Elks of Orange county today were united behind Ben Osterman, El Toro citrus grower, in a state-wide effort to utilize the lodge manpower to combat communism. In a letter to Governor Earl Warren, Osterman, newly elected president of the California Elks Association, pointed out that there are 100,000 “Fighters for Freedom” throughout the state who are determined to “do everything possible” to see that every ism except Americanism is driven from the shores of California. “One hundred thousand Elks in California,” Osterman wrote, “are obligated to carry out their pledge of Americanism.” Santa Ana Basin Rainmaking Set Artificial rain making is assisted in the Santa Ana river basin was announced yesterday by meeting of Orange County Water district directors, who were that Riverside and San Bernardino county water interests backing move have raised the request $30,000 for the experimental gram of cloud seeding. The local district contributed $2000 to the fund, for the sale “public relations” with the mobs, not expecting to get any increased rainfall here. At least, is the opinion of Neer Paul Bailey, the district consultant. It is based upon the fact that the cloud seeding program was conducted, as customary, in higher elevations of the San Bernardino mountains, experiencing so far having failed of success the lower altitudes. Queen Candidate On TV Tonight Five of the queen candidates on the 27th Annual Hallowe'en Val and Fair will pay a visit Nel's T. Grandlund tonight at KTSL-TV at 10 p.m. They Helen Weir, Janet Vincent, J.Burdick, Jo Anne Wood and Janice Pullman. They will do Honors on Backstage with on Channel No. 2. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Variable high cloudiness tonight and Friday with early morning fog patches on coast. Warm. Mo, Air, Naval Units Steel City of Chongjin Attack Similiar to Invasion at Seoul DKYO (7)—The battleship Missile and Allied warships set aggin port afire today with a fierce bombardment and naval strikes far north on red ca's east coast. The sea-air attacks were not many miles from communist China and Soviet Russia borders. There were indications the shelling was continuing. The burning red iron and steel TRUMAN TAKES MORNING WALK—President Harry Truman was wearing happy smiles as he left Jefferson Hotel early today to take an early morning walk. The President attended a luncheon in honor of his sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, today and then continued on his journey to meet General Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific.—Associated Press Wirephoto) Truman Leaves St. Louis for Meeting with Gen. MacArthur ST. LOUIS (AP)—President Truman left St. Louis at 12:28 p.m. (PST) today on the second lap of his flight to meet Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Pacific. The president's plane, The Independence, left about half an hour after Mr. Truman had attended a luncheon honoring Eastern Star officers here. His one-day stop-over in St. Louis was to attend ceremonies at which his sister, Miss Mary Jane Truman, was installed as Worthy Grand Matron of the Missouri, Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. The president held out hope today that he and General MacArthur may find a way to counter the explosive threat of communism in the Far East. He contended that the free nations are "making progress" toward peace "in spite of conditions which are prevailing in the Far East." Out of his weekend conference in the Pacific, the president predicted, may come "some contribution to the peace of the world." Santa Ana Basin Rainmaking Set Artificial rain making is assured the Santa Ana river basin, it announced yesterday at a meeting of Orange County Water District directors, who were told Riverside and San Bernardino water interests backing the plan have raised the required 1000 for the experimental project of cloud seeding. The local district contributed $20 to the fund, for the sake of public relations" with the neighbor not expecting to get any of increased rainfall here. That, coast, is the opinion of Englewood Paul Bailey, the district's consultant. Is based upon the fact that cloud seeding program will be enacted, as customary, in the higher elevations of the San Bernino mountains, experiments or having failed of success in power altitudes. Queen Candidates on TV Tonight Vice of the queen candidates of 1977 Annual Hallowe'en Festival and Fair will pay a visit to T. Grandlund tonight over L-TV at 10 p.m. They are on Weir, Janet Vincent, Jo Anick, Jo Anne Wood and Bruce Pullman. They will do the tours on Backstage with NTG Channel No. 2. Old Stair Says British Minister LAKE SUCCESS (P) — British Minister of State Kenneth D. Younger charged today that Russia's latest peace plan merely referred to old machinery for collective security which the Soviet Union itself has been paralyzing for the past five years. Speaking before the U.N. Assembly's political committee, Younger asked Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky for some assurance that Russia genuinely intends now to try to reconcile her differences with the other major powers. Younger gave the west's formal answer to Vishinsky's proposal for consultations among the Big Five and for the creation of an international army under the Security Council, where the veto prevails. Bergman Gives Up Daughter's Dough LOS ANGELES (P)—Actress Ingrid Bergman has agreed to relinquish her share of control in the $22,325 estate of her 12-year-old daughter, Pia. The child's father, Dr. Peter Lindstrom, yesterday filed a petition asking that a Los Angeles bank be named, as co-guardion of the estate in place of Miss Bergman. The petition said Pia's mother had agreed to this change. A previous settlement gives him custody of Pia most of the year. Miss Bergman obtained a Mexican proxy divorce from Dr.'s Lindstrom last Feb. 9 and is now living in Rome with her Italian husband, film director Roberto Rossellini, and their baby son. The president held out hope today that he and General MacArthur may find a way to counter the explosive threat of communism in the Far East. He contended that the free nations are "making progress" toward peace "in spite of conditions which are prevailing in the Far East." Out of his weekend conference in the Pacific, the president predicted, may come "some contribution to the peace of the world." Mr. Truman's talk last night, to a meeting of the Missouri Order of the Eastern Star, highlighted his stopover here en route to the spectacular rendezvous with MacArthur, 6500 miles away. That Wake Island will be the scene of the weekend conference—the first face-to-face meeting of the president and the United Nations' commander—was the opinion of most members of the president's party. Press Secretary Ross stoutly declined to say. BEAUTY SESSION SIZZLES PSYCHE LOS ANGELES (P) — Mind reader Jacqueline Sisson, 26, claims she lost her psychic powers in a beauty parlor. Miss Sisson, known professionally as "Miss Melody," asserted in a suit filed yesterday that her scalp and hair were burned last Sept. 29 while she was being given a permanent wave. The shock of this, she complained caused her to lose her mind reading powers, which included asking members of an audience to think of a tune which she would then name. Her suit asked $20,000 damage from operators of the Marietta Beauty shop.