anaheim-gazette 1950-10-16

Letters This is National Letter Writing Week. Louis Hoskins, local postmaster, urges you to write that long overdue letter. Someone is waiting to hear from you! VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper Stassen Hails Dewey Nod To Ike as GOP Nominee LATE NEWS NEW YORK (AP)—Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower said today he was grateful for being proposed as a presidential candidate in 1952 but felt his duty was to remain as president of Columbia University. His statement was guarded. It did not appear to constitute a flat withdrawal of his name as a possible candidate. The general said he was "grateful" and "complimented" by Thomas Dewey's endorsement, but added: "As for myself, my conviction as to the place and methods through which I can best contribute something to the cause of freedom have been often expressed. They have not changed. 'Here at Columbia University, I have a task that would excite the pride and challenge the qualifications and strength of any man." PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Harold E. Stassen, twice an unsuccessful aspirant for the Republican presidential nominee, today hailed Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's support of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 as "real statesmanship." Stassen now is president of the University of Pennsylvania. Dewey, twice elected governor of New York and now seeking his third term, said yesterday he would use his "influence" to get PHILADELPHIA (AP)—Harold E. Stassen, twice an unsuccessful aspirant for the Republican presidential nominee, today hailed Gov. Thomas E. Dewey’s support of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1952 as “real statesmanship.” Stassen now is president of the University of Pennsylvania. Dewey, twice elected governor of New York and now seeking his third term, said yesterday he would use his “influence” to get Eisenhower nominated as the GOP candidate in 1952. Dewey was the Republican nominee in 1944 and 1948, beating out Stassen both times. Stassen, forper governor of Minnesota, said in a statement: “Governor Dewey showed real statesmanship in his forthright declaration. I am pleased he has taken this step. “I’ve wired him by commendation. “I have long ago expressed and continue to have a very high regard for General Eisenhower.” Stassen declined further comment. He parried a question about whether he would seek the nomination himself in 1952 by saying: “My statement is my only comment.” He also refused to say whether (Continued on Page 5) Anaheim Hits TV Waves Tonight Tonight at 10:05 p.m., Channel 2, Backstage with NTG, Anaheim will take the spotlight on Orange County Night. Featured will be the Anaheim Elks Band 1345 directed by Bill Cook who will play Trombone Triumphant, composed by Don Keller. Twirling to the Elks’ Band will be the five Drum Majorettes from the Anaheim High School Colonist Band. Head Drum Majorette Jo Burdick. Majorettes are Jo Ann Faust, Mary Lou Gastell, Helen Weir and Jan Pullman. Jeannine Michaux will tap dance to “Oh Johnny”, accompanied by the Elks’ Band. Black face song and dance by Sally Newlin and Jerry Meiger from the Richard Martin Dance Studio. Mildred Bushler will be featured in a Gypsy Dance and Comedy Routine of Hilo ‘Hattie. That master of the key board Ollie Jackson, from Club Sadu in Anaheim, will tickle the ivories. E. W. Moeller, Manager of Anaheim’s Chamber of Commerce, will appear with a brief on the Hallowe’en Festival and Fair. Closing will be a line of five Doctor Draft Aims At 5-10,000 Pool WASHINGTON, (AP) — The Defense Department hoped today’s first medical draft registration will provide a pool of from 5000 to 10,000 men from which it can induct the 1522 doctors, dentists and veterinarians it wants by the end of January. To noon today, no medican men had registered at the Anaheim center, Chamber of Commerce office. Registrar Genevieve Drummond said doors would be open until 5 p.m. Under the medical draft law passed by Congress, men through 50 can be drafted. Present plans, however, call for induction of only a few in the lower age groups. Draft boards today registered young doctors, dentists and veterinarians who were: Students in the Army Specialist Training or similar Navy V-12 program during World War II, and who served less than 21 months in one of the services or the public health service after compiling their medical education. 2. Deferred from service in World War II to obtain medical (Continued on Page 5) Wrecks Hurt 10 in County Over Week-end Ten persons were injured, three having major injuries, in Orange county traffic accidents over the weekend. Kenneth Nordin, 17, 7902 E. Fourth st., Buena Park, suffered major injuries when his car collided with the rear of a car driven by Wilbur H. Troudy, 62, of San Gabriel, at the intersection of Manchester and Orangethorpe, northwest of Anaheim, Sunday at 12:50 a.m. Troudy had reduced speed for traffic at Orangethorpe ave. when WEST COAST DEBUT—Anaheim will present the West Coast pro Gras balloons. Pictured is the H 14 feet tall, 40 feet long—a huge This is just one of the 30 fairyland in this year’s 27th Annual Hall Cassidy, riding Topper, will act scheduled to start promptly at ending at the Fair Grounds in Mardi-Gras Balloon Debut at Halloween On Tuesday, October 31 Annual Hallowe’en Pageant night parade in America, to Boyd, better known as Hopa television fans, will be Gran horse, Topper. This year, the East German Reds Boast Vote Win BERLIN (AP) — The communist government of East Germany announced today it had been confirmed in power by 12,088,746 votes against 51,187 invalid and opposition votes. “Our people have shown unanimity and determination never before witnessed in the world,” exulted communist Interior Minister Karl Steinhoff in announcing the totals of yesterday’s election. He reported that 98.44 per cent of all enfranchised East Germans, 18 years of age and older, went to the polls. Of these, 15,643 cast invalid ballots. Only 35,544 ballots were marked as against the communist “national front” list—the only list on the ballot, it was announced. Anti-communists charged immediately that the East German regime’s figures were a patent John J. Raskob Passes at 71 CENTERVILLE, Md. (P)—John J. Raskob, behind-the-scenes political figure of the '30s and a pioneer in the automobile installment-buying plan, died at his estate here yesterday. He was 71. A requim mass will be offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday if his wife, Mrs. Helena S. Raskob, arrives by that time from Arizona. If not, the mass probably will be delayed pending her arrival. As a former chairman of the finance committee of General Motors, and associate of the Du Ponts of Wilmington, Raskob was one of the country's leading industrialists. But he was most remembered for his political experiences. He dropped out of his business positions in 1928 to back Al Smith in his unsuccessful bid for the presidency. Despite the setback, he remained a power in the Democratic party—and one of its chief contributors—until 1932, when factional breaks resulted in his assuming a more minor role. Ten persons were injured, three having major injuries, in Orange county traffic accidents over the weekend. Kenneth Nordin, 17, 7902 E. Fourth st., Buena Park, suffered major injuries when his car collided with the rear of a car driven by Wilbur H. Troudy, 62, of San Gabriel, at the intersection of Manchester and Orangethorpe, northwest of Anaheim, Sunday at 12:50 a.m. Troudy had reduced speed for traffic at Orangethorpe ave., when Nordin's car came up fast from the rear and struck it, then crashed against the traffic island being constructed for the Freeway and plowed a 10 foot furrow through the new concrete. Nordin's car then upset and rolled across Orangethorpe against the far curbing. It knocked down a stop sign on the way. Nordin was taken to a Fullerton hospital. Mrs. Anna Troudy, 57, was slightly hurt. Officers recommend—(Continued on page 5) SoCal Weather Normal Again LOS ANGELES (P) — After establishing all-time high temperature marks for October last week, the weather and Southern California were getting along famously today. Both were back to normal. Los Angeles, which sizzled under 104 degrees last Friday, basked today in the 70's with the maximum expected to be 78, compared with normal of 76 for this date. The weather man said there was no need to worry about a recurrence of the intense heat of last week. In fact, he said there might be a light rain here by tomorrow night. There is a storm now off the Northern California coast. The southern tip of it may reach here Tuesday night or Wednesday. State V California's largest voter registration—5,244,837—was announced today by Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan. The total was greater by nearly 200,000 as compared to the previous all-time high of 5,061,996 recorded for the general election of 1948, and 319,468 higher than the registration for last June's primary election. Of the current total registered, 3,062,205 listed their party as Democrat and 1,944,812 as Republican. Other registrations included: Independent Progressive, 16,561; Phohibition, 6,197; Miscellaneous, 7,687, and Declined to State, 207,-375. Jordan said while the Democratic registration increased over 200,000 since the June primary and the Republican went up 118,462. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1950 Allied Spear At Pyongya Truman on Way Home With Report HONOLULU (AP) — President Truman was flying back to the mainland today to report on his meeting with General MacArthur on Wake Island as world capitals still puzzled over the significance of that Pacific rendezvous. COAST DEBUT—Anaheim, Hallowe’en night, October 31, present the West Coast premier of the world famous Mardilooons. Pictured is the Hippopotamus which is 15 feet wide, tall, 40 feet long—a huge creature painted in lifelike colors. Just one of the 30 fairyland creatures which will be featured year’s 27th Annual Hallowe’en Pageant Parade. Hopalong riding Topper, will act as Grand Marshal, with the parade led to start promptly at 7 p.m., on West Center street and at the Fair Grounds in La Palma Park. Mardi-Gras Balloons Make Coast Out at Hallowe’en Parade Tuesday, October 31, Anaheim will stage the 27th Hallowe’en Pageant Parade, the most outstanding grade in America, to salute witches and goblins. Bill better known as Hopalong Cassidy to his myriad of fans, will be Grand Marshal, riding his famous copper. This year, the giant Mardi-Gras Balloons will make their first West Coast appearance in this parade, stated Harry Bradley, parade marshal. Among the giant balloons will be a huge penquin, a zebra, a (Continued on Page 7) Hey Kids! Who Is RETSOOB? “RESTOOB” was here! RETSOOB was there! But nobody knows who RETSOOB is? The cops tried to find him in a garbage pail. Even the public officials are baffled. Can you help identify this character? If you’ve seen him or heard of him or know anything about him, we’d like to know. Take a sheet of paper and a pencil, if you’re under 12 (adults please use canvas, stretcher oil paint and brushes) and draw your conception of RETSOOB. The girl and the boy drawing the best conception of this fabulous character will win a prize and also be honored by being appointed an honorary judge of WAY HOME With Report HONOLULU (AP) President Truman was flying back to the mainland today to report on his meeting with General MacArthur on Wake Island as world capitals still puzzled over the significance of that Pacific rendezvous. The president’s plane “Independence” left Hickam Field, Honolulu, for San Francisco at 6:28 a.m. (8:28 a.m. PST), and the “Dewurop,” carrying his top advisers, departed five minutes later. The flight to San Francisco requires about nine hours. Presidential aides said the president is devoting extraordinary time and care to the major foreign policy address he will make in San Francisco at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. While he will preface his talk with a reference to his conference with General MacArthur on the barren far Pacific island as a move to help the Far East find peace, there has been no indication that the president will elaborate greatly on the Wake Island statement. The statement, signed by the president and initiated by the United Nations Supreme commander, followed their less than three hours talk. Actually, the most important phase of it was the hour Mr. Truman and General MacArthur spent alone in the living room of a quonset hut before they went into conference with military and diplomatic advisers. The statement gave no hint of any far reaching new decisions such as many had speculated might grow out of the spectacular 14,000 mile round trip flight. In fact, one top White House (Continued on Page 5) BPW Commences Week Observance Stressing the theme “Measure Up For Full Partnership,” observance of National Business and Professional Women's week was underway in Anaheim today. Observance actually began yesterday as pastors of local churches took note of businesswomen's activities at special Sunday services. Today business and professional women started the round of Anaheim clubs. Three minute talks are in store for Lions. Kiwanis. ANOTHER MEDAL FOR purses his lips as he pins oak leaf clusters on the Wake Island in ceremonies Muccio, United States Ambassador with a medal of merit, photo copy to be received at Arthur conference. Optimists Pour New Chartres Construction is in full on the Optimist Boys’ club. Over on the Boy Scout lot there pouring concrete in found forms, which marks the beginning of the community youth buildup so long heralded by the masters of Optimist club. In spite of the shortage of sary building supplies, commercial business firms who had so eagerly offered material and ice have been quick to fulfill obligations. Early Saturday saw an enthusiastic crew club members on the job after first truckload of cement wi Joan Hanson Keeps Lead in Queen Drive Joan Hanson, backed by Business and Professional Yen's club, retained her lead State Voters Total New High Both the Independent Progressive and Prohibition parties showed a decline. The Progressive dropped 2,469 and the Prohibition, 70. In Orange County, registered voters number 103,612 according to the Jordan figures. The breakdown: Democratic, 48,873; Republican, 50,525; Independent Progressive, 98; Prohibition, 287; miscellaneous, 180; declined to state, 3,649. The Secretary of State said comparative figures show that while the Democratic party is ahead in total registration, its lead has dropped two per cent in the last decade. Jordan said in 1940, 60 per cent of the total registration was Democratic while presently it has dropped better than one and one-half per cent. Comparing the Republican registration with 10 years ago Jordan's figures showed that in 1940, 36 per cent of the total was Republican while this year it had jumped nearly one and one-half per cent, indicating a switch trend between the two major parties. Jordan said he was unable to explain a drop in the percentage comparison between registration and population. In 1920 when the population was 3,426,861 and in 1930 when it was 5,677,251, forty per cent registered to vote. In 1940 when the population had climbed to 6,907,387, the percentage jumped to 58½. This year with the population pegged at 10,472,348 only 50 per cent registered to vote. Jordan said the current registration showed only two counties—Alpine and Orange—on the Republican side with the remaining 56 counties on the Democratic side. Stressing the theme "Measure Up For Full Partnership," observance of National Business and Professional Women's week was underway in Anaheim today. Observance actually began yesterday as pastors of local churches took note of businesswomen's activities at special Sunday services. Today business and professional women started the round of Anaheim clubs. Three minute talks are in store for Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Elks, Optmists, American Legion, Altrusa, Ebell and other local groups. Wednesday night, Charles Parker, representative of education, U. N., offices in Los Angeles, will talk BPW for 15 minutes over station KVOE. Program time is 8 p.m. Thursday night, a boss' night banquet at the Elks club climaxes the week of observance for the local business women. Joan Hanson Keeps Lead in Queen Drive Joan Hanson, backed by Business and Professional Women's club, retained her lead race for Queen of the Anaheim Hallowe'en Pageant by pillaging a total of 14,543 votes, according to figures announced by Chamber of Commerce today. Eileen June Garcia, sponsored by LULAC, had the biggest win for the week on Saturday she will be awarded a guest appearance this Friday, Oct. 22. Jack McElroy's "Welcome to Hollywood" program at 11 a.m. Garcia's total is 13,060. Velma Neuman, K of C and candidate, is third with 12,100. Point standings on this Saturday will determine the order in which sponsoring agencies will be allowed to select their concessions at the Fair Grounds. Following these three leads the other candidates, in order were: 4. Elaine Newton, 5. J. Burdick, 6. Janet Vincent, 7. Ann Wood, 8. Helen Weir, 9. Ice Pullman. ARNOLD BEISSER ILL WITH POLIO Word received in Santa Ana day by Dr. Edward Lee Rush county health officer, disclosed that Dr. Arnold Beisser, of San Ana, tennis star with national ranking and former intercollegiate tennis champion, is seriously with polio and is in the iron hospital in Oceanside. He was stricken October 12 after retiring from a tennis tournament Mexico City. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weather S. Calif. — Scattered high cloudiness tonight and Tuesday with night and morning low clouds. Not much change in temperature. Spearheads Smashing Yangang Approaches Tokyo Circles See War's End Within Weeks TOKYO (AP)—Two Allied spearheads smashed today toward the flatland approaches of Pyongyang in an armored race for the red Korean capital. The last major battle of the war may be close at hand. There was a growing belief in Tokyo NOTHER MEDAL FOR MACARTHUR—President Truman nurses his lips as he pins a distinguished service medal with four kick leaf clusters on the shirt of General Douglas MacArthur at Lake Island in ceremonies at the island airport. In Center is John Muccio, United States Ambassador to Korea, who was also decorated with a medal of merit. This is one of several pieces of original photo copy to be received in the U.S., first since the Truman-MacArthur conference. Optimists Pour Concrete for New Chartres st., Boys Club Construction is in full swing in the Optimist Boys' clubhouse. On the Boy Scout lot they are bringing concrete in foundation mills, which marks the beginning of the community youth building long heralded by the men of Optimist club. A spite of the shortage of necessities building supplies, community business firms who had so geniusly offered material and servise have been quick to fulfill their obligations. Early Saturday morning saw an enthusiastic crew of members on the job as the truckload of cement wheeled into from the Foster Sand and Gravel Co., dumping its initial load. Over 18 yards were tamped down, a handsome gift to a deserving cause made by Gerard L. Werner of the Foster firm. The job was done under the watchful eye of concrete contractor Alvin Penhall, who bossed the Optimist crew. Club president Tom Yellis acted as straw boss and "waterboy," dispensing innumerable bottles of cold soft drinks to all present through the courtesy of Frank Doretti who also wielded a shovel. During the past month members of the Optimist club have been quietly at work. Foundation forms under the supervision of Oscar Leeb have been erected. Over a (Continued on Page 5) Acting Department Heads Designated TOKYO (AP)—Two Allied spearheads smashed today toward the flatland approaches of Pyongyang in an armored race for the red Korean capital. The last major battle of the war may be close at hand. There was a growing belief in Tokyo military circles that the war would end in a few weeks. But a long mopping-up period may follow. Racing for the red capital were the U.S. First Cavalry Division—the first into Manila in World War II—and the South Korean First Division. The Americans battled through stubborn resistance Monday in a 12-mile thrust to Sinmak, 46 air miles southeast of Pyongyang. The South Koreans, paced by American tanks, reached Suan, 40 air miles southeast of the communist capital. AP Correspondent Jack MacBeth, with the South Koreans, said they “broke into a run” for Pyongyang after charging into Suan. The U.S. Cavalry troopers ran ALLIED DRIVES PUSH CLOSER TO RED KOREAN CAPITAL — Allied troops today pushed closer to Pyongyang, Red Korean capital. South Koreans (1) drove north of Yonghung and westward to within 60 miles of Pyongyang. Other South Koreans (2) slammed ahead to Suan, 40 miles from the Red capital. U.S. forces (3) captured Namchonjon in their advance. Other U.S. troops broke up enemy-force at Yonan, 50 miles northwest of Seoul. Open arrows show routes of two Red convoys moving southward. One was headed toward Pyongyang while another was moving toward Sariwon south of the capital. (AP Wirephoto Map) Oban Hanson keeps Lead in Queen Drive Oban Hanson, backed by the business and Professional Woman's club, retained her lead in the war for Queen of the Anaheim Bowe'en Pageant by piling up total of 14,543 votes, according to figures announced by the member of Commerce today. Eleen June Garcia, sponsored LULAC, had the biggest turnout on the week on Saturday, and will be awarded a guest appearance this Friday, Oct. 20, on McElroy's "Welcome to Hollywood" program at 11 a.m. Missicia's total is 13,060. Selma Neuman, K of C and YLI candidate, is third with 12,108. Point standings on this Saturday determine the order in which soring agencies will be allowed to select their concessions sites near Fair Grounds. Allowing these three leaders, other candidates, in order: 4. Elaine Newton, 5. Jo An Nick, 6. Janet Vincent, 7. Jo Wood, 8. Helen Weir, 9. Jan-Pullman. OLD BEISSER WITH POLIO Word received in Santa Ana today by Dr. Edward Lee Russell, city health officer, disclosed Dr. Arnold Beisser, of Santa Ana tennis star with national ranking and former intercollegiate champion, is seriously ill with polio and is in the iron lung Santa Margarita Marine Corpsotal in Oceanside. He was seen October 12 after return from a tennis tournament in Co City. ACTING DEPARTMENT HEADS DESIGNATED Anaheim municipal department heads this morning convened for formal introduction to new city administrator Keith Murdock and at the same time observed designation of acting heads to fill gaps left by recent retirement and withdrawals in city administrative departments. The meeting was conducted by councilman Oscar Heying in the absence of Mayor Charles Pearson, now in Oakland on California League of Cities business. Acting head of the engineering department is George Holyoke, assistant city engineer. Holyoke takes over the duties of E. P. Hapgood. Ed Stringer, as acting fire chief, replaces R. W. Nyboe. George Oelkers replaces long-time department of water, power and light chief, Vard Hannum. Vic Ruedy, presently superintendent of La Palma Park, is now acting head of Anaheim parks, adding supervisorial chores at City park to his list. City Clerk Charles Griffith emphasized that the designations are temporary until the city council has had time to formally appoint permanent department heads. Temperatures The temperature reading in Anaheim at 2 this afternoon was 80 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 80 degrees at 2:30 p.m., yesterday. Low was 63 at 6 a.m. today. Dorcas Seabourn Dies in Hospital Dorcas Leota Seabourn, 70, a native of Missouri and a resident of Anaheim for 13 years, died early Saturday morning at the Fullerton General hospital after a prolonged illness. She leaves her husband, George Franklin Seabourn, 924 N. Zeyn street and one daughter Miss Estelle Seabourn of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Rena Ebert of Oregon; Mrs. Mary Lamb of Missouri; one brother Wood Youngblood, of Washington. She was a member of the White Temple Methodist church. Funeral services will be conducted from the Hilgenfeld Chapel, Tuesday at 10:30. Rev. Frank E. Butterworth will officiate.