anaheim-gazette 1950-11-02

Deals! Did the amateurs get a raw deal in the Hallowe'en Fair talent contest? One Gazette reader thinks so. Another praises the 20-30 club parade "entries." And, the Gazette continues its ballot propositions analysis. All Page 4. VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Truman Safety Clause Famed Irish Playwright Dies Gls are Britain Backs US Plan for World Security NEW YORK (AP)—British Minister of State Kenneth Young today called on the U. N. Gene Assembly to discourage any Korean-type aggressions by nifying an American plan for George Bernard Shaw World Mourns Death of George Bernard Shaw By the Associated Press AYOT ST. LAWRENCE, Eng. (AP)—George Bernard Shaw, the century's most famous playwright, died today at the age of 94. The life of the frail old Irish-born wit who massed a fortune by poking fun at the shortcomings of this civilized age, flicked out at last at 4:59 a.m. A tumble in his garden on Sept. 10 while pruning a tree proved the undoing of the self-styled Nappleon of drama. He broke his left thigh bone and was taken to Luton hospital to have the bones pinned together. A bladder allment complicated his condition. A minor operation eased the trouble and he was brought home Oct. 4, but suffered a relapse Sunday. Mrs. Alice Laden, his housekeeper at the brick cottage, "Shaw's Corner," announced the death to reporters. He had lapsed into a coma at 3 a.m. yesterday. No announcement has been made of funeral plans, but friends expected the body will be cremated, the ashes mixed with his wife's and scattered over the Shaw garden. State Population Growth 53 Percent Since Last Census WASHINGTON (AP)—The census figures released today disclosed that California's percentage gain in the 1950 census was 53.3 per cent over the 1940 census. California's population was listed as 10,586,223 as compared to 6,907,387 in 1940. At that time, there had been a 21.7 increase over the 1930 census. The increase—which was the greatest in the country either percentagewise or in actual numbers Judge Upholds Loyalty Oath SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—The state's new loyalty oath for public employees has won its first contest but it appears today eventually the question of the act's constitutionality may have to be decided by the United States Supreme Court. Superior Judge Edward M. kenbuhr yesterday refused to sublicense officials from cutting the salaries of 21 non-signing employees. The 21, San Francisco city employees, faculty members of the San Francisco State college and part-time student employees at the University of California, asked injunctions to prevent officials from stopping their pleas under the new state law. In denying their pleas, Mrs. Alice Laden, his housekeeper at the brick cottage, "Shaw's Corner," announced the death to reporters. He had lapsed into a coma at 3 a.m. yesterday. No announcement has been made of funeral plans, but friends expected the body will be cremated, the ashes mixed with his wife's and scattered over the Shaw garden. The author of 55 plays, five novels and countless essays—the best of which were turned out after he was 40—Shaw was credited by many critics with revivethe British drama after its golden age of Goldsmith and Sheridan. No stickler as to modesty, Shaw considered himself the successor to Shakespeare and even an improvement on the Bard of Avon. As a political propagandist he espoused the cause of the Fabian socialists and helped lay the foundation of the present Labor party. He claimed to be a communist and an athiest. But if he was a communist, the brand was not orthodox. Some of his comments, Lose Something Tuesday? See The Chamber If you lost something while watching the parade on Tuesday night, there is a fair chance that it may be at the Chamber of Commerce office. Several blankets, coats and sweaters have been turned in there, but the Chamber was especially anxious to have the owner of a pair of glasses come in to claim them. The specs were described as girls', shell-rimmed, and very powerful. The anxiety of the Chamber stems from the fact that the glasses are so powerful that the wearer probably can't see very well without them. WASHINGTON (AP) — The census figures released today disclosed that California's percentage gain in the 1950 census was 53.3 per cent over the 1940 census. California's population was listed as 10,586,223 as compared to 6,907,387 in 1940. At that time, there had been a 21.7 increase over the 1930 census. The increase—which was the greatest in the country either percentagewise or in actual numbers of people—made California the second largest state in the Union. The first and third most populous states, New York and Pennsylvania, showed gains of 10 and six per cent, respectively. New York's population was 14,-830,192 as compared to 13,479,-142 in 1940. Pennsylvania was up from 9,900,180 to 10,498,012. Other large states showing gains were Ohio, up 15 per cent; Illinois, up 10.3 per cent; Michigan, up 21.2 per cent, and Texas, up 20.2 per cent. The largest percentage gain outside of the Pacific Coast or mountain states was made by Florida which was up 36.1. It's population was listed as 2,771,-305 as compared to 1,879,414. States suffering losses were North Dakota, Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The percentage loss was greatest in Arkansas—4.4. ST. CATHERINE'S ADDS NEW CHAPLAIN Captain William A. Maguire, a retired officer with 30 years Navy service, has been assigned as chaplain at the St. Catherine's school in Anaheim. Chaplain Maguire was Chief of Chaplains for the Pacific Fleet and the 11th Naval District prior to his retirement. He was on duty at Pearl Harbor when it was struck by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. He took up his school duties last Tuesday. President WASHINGTON (AP) — President Truman took his usual early morning walk today through streets which 17 hours earlier echoed with the blasts of would-be assassins' guns. Apparently unperturbed by yesterday's attack on the temporary presidential residence by two Puerto Rican revolutionists, Mr. Truman stepped briskly down the canopied Blair House walk at exactly 7 a.m. Six secret servicemen fell around him as he reached the sidewalk on Pennsylvania ave., passing over the spot where police bullets had dropped one gunman yesterday. Mr. Truman waved and smiled to newsmen and photographers and stepped briskly along the street to the east end of the White House grounds. There he turned and headed toward the Washington... ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1950 City Clinched; Agents P Is are Abandoned in Commie Sn tain Backs Plan for orld Security Grim Pic Says Yan Spokesma KOREA AT·A GL FIGHTING Front—N reans, bolstered by som nist Chinese forces, step NEW YORK (AP)—British Minister of State Kenneth Younger called on the U.N. General Assembly to discourage any new non-type aggressions by rat-ter American plan for colony security. Charged the Soviet Union not want the world to establish form of collective defense forces, and said: hope the lesson of Korea learned and that no furious aggression will occur. This can - backed) resolution make aggression less likely in notice to any intended terror that he risks the unit-field against him." For the plan the assembly from itself with broad powers recover and combat aggreshes when veto hamstrings the U.S. Council. S. delegate John Foster repeated yesterday that Russia is ready to talk peace at any time. He, however, that the posa of success are limited in the United States will a party to the Russian pro-violently coercing people commit to "the Soviet brand serialist communist." George Upholds Valalty Oath FRANCISCO (AP) — The new loyalty oath for public trees has won its first court but it appears today that really the question of the constitutionality may have decided by the United States Court. Prior Judge Edward Moller yesterday refused to stop officials from cutting offaries of 21 non-signing em- 21, San Francisco city om-, faculty members of the Francisco State college and some student employees of University of California, had injunctions to prevent off- from stopping their pay the new state law. denying their pleas, the Turkey Handlers Warned of Disease ST. LOUIS (AP) — With Thanksgiving approaching, handlers and buyers of turkeys were urged yesterday to be on the lookout for a previously unsuspected infection in the birds. Dr. J. V. Irons of the Texas state department of health said there is highly suggestive evidence that these barnyard big-shots can harbor the virus of "parrot fever" which is transmissible to man and can be fatal. He added, however, that proper cooking destroys all germs that may be present in meat or poultry. Definitely known to occur among parrots, love birds, pigeons, cats, chickens and even seagulls, this virus results in about 200 known human cases annually, with a few deaths. While the occurrence is relatively low; he said, the disease is a matter of public health significance. And now, he continued, the strong suspicion that turkeys are a previously overlooked source of virus calls for Desert Winds Up Temperatures In Anaheim The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 94 degrees. High temperature for the past 24 hours was 87 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 58 at 6:30 a.m. today. The hot weather experienced in Anaheim today is due to a disturbance which is sweeping warm desert air into this area. Desert winds, which reached a velocity of 50 miles an hour in some of the mountain areas of Orange county, not only drenched the area with heat but brought the State Forestry Division's fire fighters into a state of watchfulness. The division is on the guard against forest fires which might duplicate the big fire of 1948 which swept 45,000 acres of valuable Orange county watershed. State Forest Ranger Joe Scher- Grim Pickle Says Yam Spokesman KOREA AT A GLUE FIGHTING Front—Nine reams, bolstered by some nist Chinese forces, step ter-attacks in northwest One U. S. Cavalry base cut off from its main South Korean battalion several days ago is still U. S. First corps spokes situation is serious. How Allied armored column g miles to within 15 mile der. AIR War—Reds again vlet-built jet planes into Two Russian-built Yaks s on northwest front. SEOUL, Korea, Friday (AP)—The U. S. First Caviation last night abandone tempts to rescue the rn of one of its regiments ed in northwest Korea rean and Chinese comm. The foremost regimen U. S. 24th Division, w speared with 15 mile Manchurian border, was making a tactical w because of this serious on its right flank. The withdrawal from northwest of Charyong (Continued on Page) Name Block Filed in Local Newspaper Ca Having recovered the e the Orange County News paper in Anaheim, thru closure of a chattel against the American and Friendship Association, purchased the paper fr Mrs. Margaret Wright t countered a new legal ob her plans to resume p the paper. An action filed in Court by the association, Attorney W. Maxwell seeks to restrain Mrs. from resuming publication paper "presumably with plant and under the same Orange County News. The association cont President Truman Walks as Usual WASHINGTON (AP) — President Truman took his usual early walk today through which 17 hours earlier with the blasts of wouldsins' guns. Recently unperturbed by yes-attack on the temporary initial residence by two Rican revolutionists, Mr. Truman stepped briskly down the Blair House walk at ex-a.m. Secret servicemen fell in him as he reached the side-Pennsylvania ave., passor the spot where police had dropped one gunman. Truman waved and smiled men and photographers apped briskly along the east end of the White grounds. There he turned added toward the Washington monument, about a half mile distant. It was a perfect morning for a walk, cloudless with just a bit of chill in the air. Mr. Truman wore a plain blue suit and a gray hat. He swung a cane and occasionally spoke to secret service agents, photographers and newsmen. But neither he nor any one else during the 30 minute walk mentioned yesterday's attempted assassination. At one point, the president greeted Associated Press photographer Henry L. Griffin with a broad smile and the remark that Griffin wouldn't have to worry about falling off a plane on this trip. Griffin was injured when he fell from the open door of a plane at the Kansas City airport last year while accompanying the president on one of his frequent trips. Griffin retorted that "we can wait until this weekend for that," referring to the president's projected flight to St. Louis for a political speech on Saturday. The president spoke to workmen along the curb at one place and waved at secret service men cruising by in an automobile. Apparently in excellent spirits, he laughingly scolded newsmen and photographers about disregarding traffic light while he himself stood on the curb waiting for the lights to change. The walk to the monument and back covered more than a mile of traffic-filled streets and parkways. It ended at the west entrance of the White House where the president stopped to tell newsmen goodbye before hurrying on to his office. Friendship Association purchased the paper from Mrs. Margaret Wright to countered a new legal objection to resume publication paper "presumably with a plant and under the same Orange County News." The association contended although Mrs. Wright plant, the association still what is left of the newspaper including its name. The association purchased Orange County News from Wright last year at a $21,000, paying $6000 doing giving a chattel mortgage $15,000 balance. A few months ago, the tension brought suit against Wright to cancel the mortgage and recover its payment, charging that calculation and profits of the had been misrepresented. Wright filed a counter suit the claim for return of the debt also to foreclose the mortgage. She won the suit. But the association stends, in the new action, has no right to use the Orange County News. ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT Midnight tonight is the line for absentee ballot reforcing the coming Nov. 7 election boardber R. A. Patrick remind day. Letters requesting for the use of those away polls on election day be postmarked and on them to the County Clerk's Santa Ana courthouse, by time. Absentee ballots are availed to all registered voters who not be at the polls on e-day. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weather S. Calif. Generally fair tonight and Friday. Continued warm Friday. ZETTE MBER 2, 1950 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month No. 155 Probe Shooting nie Snare Grim Picture Says Yank Spokesman KOREA AT A GLANCE FIGHTING Front—North Koreans, bolstered by some communiist Chinese forces, step up coun- Grim Picture Says Yank Spokesman KOREA AT A GLANCE FIGHTING Front—North Koreans, bolstered by some communist Chinese forces, step up counter-attacks in northwest Korea. One U. S. Cavalry battalion is cut off from its main force. A South Korean battalion cut off several days ago is still trapped. U. S. First corps spokesman says situation is serious. However, one Allied armored column gains four miles to within 15 miles of border. AIR War—Reds again send Soviet-built jet planes into fighting. Two Russian-built Yaks shot down on northwest front. SEOUL, Korea, Friday, Nov. 3, (AP)—The U. S. First Cavalry division last night abandoned attempts to rescue the remainder of one of its regiments surrounded in northwest Korea by Korean and Chinese communists. The foremost regiment of the U. S. 24th Division, which had speared with 15 miles of the Manchurian border, was reported making a tactical withdrawal because of this serious situation on its right flank. The withdrawal from positions northwest of Charyongwan was (Continued on Page 7) Name Block Suit Filed in Local Newspaper Case Having recovered the plant of the Orange County News, weekly paper in Anaheim, through forclosure of a chattel mortgage against the American and Oriental Friendship Association, which purchased the paper from her, Mrs. Margaret Wright today encountered a new legal obstacle in her plans to resume publishing the paper. An action filed in Superior Court by the association, through Attorney W. Maxwell Burke, seeks to restrain Mrs. Wright from resuming publication of the paper "presumably with the same plant and under the same name," Orange County News. The association contends that, TRUMAN TAKES USUAL EARLY MORNING WALK —President Truman, apparently unperturbed by yesterday's attack, leaves Blair House on his usual early morning walk here today. He is flanked by Secret Service men Henry Nicholson (right), and Jim Rowley (left, rear), as he passes through area where gun battle took place yesterday.—(Associated Press Wirephoto.) Investigation Centers Around Would-Be Assassin Collazo WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman's guard was increased and extraordinary precautions taken for his safety today while the Secret Service dug into whether others were involved in the attempt by two fanatics for Puerto Rican independence to kill him. The investigation here centered on questioning of Oscar Collazo, 37, one of the two men who tried yesterday to blast their way with pistol shots into Mr. Truman's official home, but were cut down by the bullets of guards. Collazo fell on the steps of Blair House, Mr. Truman's temporary residence. He was shot in the chest but was reported today to be "in fine shape." His companion, Griselio Torresola, was killed by a bullet through the head. Three police were wounded in the battle. One, Pvt. Leslie Coffelt, 40, died last night. Collazo was formally charged with Coffelt's murder. The investigation was being Friendship Association, which purchased the paper from her, Mrs. Margaret Wright today encountered a new legal obstacle in her plans to resume publishing the paper. An action filed in Superior Court by the association, through Attorney W. Maxwell Burke, seeks to restrain Mrs. Wright from resuming publication of the paper "presumably with the same plant and under the same name," Orange County News. The association contends that, although Mrs. Wright has the plant, the association still owns what is left of the newspaper, including its name. The association purchased the Orange County News from Mrs. Wright last year at a price of $21,000, paying $6000 down and giving a chattel mortgage for the $15,000 balance. A few months ago, the association brought suit against Mrs. Wright to cancel the note and mortgage and recover its $6000 payment, charging that the circulation and profits of the paper had been misrepresented. Mrs. Wright filed a counter suit to deny the claim for return of the $6000 and also to foreclose the $15,000 mortgage. She won the suit. But the association still contends, in the new action, that she has no right to use the name of the Orange County News. ABSENTEE BALLOT REQUEST DEADLINE MIDNIGHT TONIGHT Midnight tonight is the deadline for absentee ballot requests for the coming Nov. 7 elections. Anaheim election board member R. A. Patrick reminded today. Letters requesting ballots for the use of those away from the polls on election day must be postmarked and on their way to the County Clerk's office Santa Ana courthouse, by that time. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters who cannot be at the polls on election day. GANGLAND EFFORT SAYS POLICE CHIEF LOS ANGELES (UP)—Chief of police William H. Parker claims the underworld is behind attempts to recall Mayor Fletcher Bowron and that already "gangsters have assigned out various parts of the city and Hollywood is all sold out." Parker, in speaking at a lawyers club meeting yesterday, said the recall movement against Bowron is the "greatest attempt by the underworld in its history." The recall election is next Tuesday. There are seven candidates to succeed Bowron in case of his recall. Chief Parker said an investigation he made showed that "the tentacles of the underworld extend so far that one of the major stockholders of a local downtown building is the former financial wizard of the Capone mob." Hallowe'en Loss Reports Continue Some observers were still paying the price for watching the Hallowe'en parade on Tuesday night as Anaheim police continued to receive complaints about lost billfolds and stripped automobiles. Fred Ayrault, Orange, told police that he had lost his wallet, containing $40, while watching Tuesday night's proceedings. Others also tapped were Donald M. Jackson, Fullerton, for $14, and Robert H. Coppings, La Habra, for $3. Police said that the rash of missing wallets had its outbreak in one general vicinity. Both Paul F. Huson, 931 N.Zeyn St., and Robert M. Welsh, Jr., Santa Ana, reported the lost of two fender skirts and two hub caps. Huson was parked near Citron and Center sts., and Welsh near Ohio and Santa Ana sts. Collazo fell on the steps of Blair House, Mr. Truman's temporary residence. He was shot in the chest but was reported today to be "in fine shape." His companion, Grisellio Torresola, was killed by a bullet through the head. Three police were wounded in the battle. One, Pvt. Leslie Coffelt, 40, died last night. Collazo was formally charged with Coffelt's murder. The investigation was being pushed also in New York, which has a larger population of Puerto Rican natives, and in Puerto Rico itself. Collazo and Torresola came here from New York. In New York, a charge of conspiracy in the assassination attempt was brought against Collazo's wife, Mrs. Rosa Collazo, 42. She was jailed in default of $50,-000 bond. U. S. commissioner Edward W. McDonald said conspiracy warrants also were being prepared for (Continued on Page 4) L.A. Landlords Advised to Give Increase Notice LOS ANGELES (UP)—An association of landlords has advised Los Angeles apartment house owners to issue 30-day notices of rent increases to their tenants. This recommendation came on the heels of action yesterday by landlord Frank W. Babcock who informed 106 tenants in his two apartment houses that their rents will be an average of 90 per cent higher starting Dec. 1. Babcock has filed legal suit in Washington against Federal Housing Expediter Tighe Woods who has refused to order decontrol of Los Angeles rents. The Apartment, Hotel and Motel Association of California advised apartment house owners here to give tenants the required 90-day rent boost notice so that if decontrol is ordered they will be effective.