anaheim-gazette 1950-12-07

ANAHEIM GAZETTEER Air Bombs Rained On Pacific Bases WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 1941—Japan declared war upon the United States today. An electrified nation immediately united for a terrific struggle ahead. Japanese planes bombed Manila, Honolulu, Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field, Hawaii, without warning. Some 350 soldiers were reported dead at Hickam Field and numerous casualties at other points of attack. Following the sneak attack, the Tokyo government announced that Japan had entered a state of war with the United States and Great Britain as of 6 a.m. tomorrow (1 p.m. P.S.T. Sunday.) Today, nine years later, the world is still in a chaotic state—on the brink of another great world-wide struggle. The picture is grim—almost as grim as it was that day in 1941 when the little sons of Satan all but demobilized the United States navy. Anxious moments followed the "day that shall live in infamy" as Franklin Delano Roosevelt put it. Anaheimers remember the air-raid jitters, the long columns of army trucks; blackouts, dim outs; war saving time; rationing; V-mail, etc. WAR IS HELL—Clark Downs is an Anaheimer who remembers all too well. He spent a lifetime in a wartime shipyard. WAR WORKERS—Herb Acton left the restaurant to do his little bit. Instead of sweating over a hot stove, he toiled and boiled in a hot engine room. Ancil Hoffman became an expeditor when appliances got scarce. Ed Piel quit singing in the choir, because it was mandatory to work on the Sabbath—Christmas Day was the to get along with generals... Kenny Eckels learned how to handle heavy equipment... Maurice Karl became a boss lover in the cavalry... Dick Glover served his hitch as so many instructors did... The duration and six months found Shorty Moreno learning a new trade... the D.A.-Dalton Atherton—a lonely radio operator in the frozen north country... Otto Brandle, like so many others, was with the Seebees... There were Moraleses, Smiths, Joneses and Frowns in uniform... Moore, Kelly and Riley, too... Florez, Gonzales, and Schmidt fought SACRAMENTO (AP)—One more in California goes on trial for lying to worry about. It's a mock trial—a feature of opening sessions of Governor Warren's two-day traffic safety conference. More than 500 national, state and local officials have been invited. The "defendant" is Charles Dean, Jr., chairman of the Sacramento Junior Chamber of Commerce Safety committee. Associate Justice Paul Peek will preside over the trial. James P. Economos, Chicago, director of the traffic court judge and prosecutors conference of the National Bar association, will advise Peek. The object: To show delegates how a drunk driving case should be handled in court. The delegates meet with a grim objective—that of curbing the terrible traffic toll which in the past ten years claimed 30,000 lives and caused injuries to more than 600,000. J. C. Young, state highways division traffic engineer, one of the key speakers of the day, told delegates: Modern engineering, as it pertains to road building, is doing much to eliminate traffic accidents. And two chief features doing this, he said, are: 1. Grade separation—or "over and under"—crossings. 2. Divided highways. WAR WORKERS—Herb Acton left the restaurant to do his little bit. Instead of sweating over a hot stove, he toiled and boiled in a hot engine room. Ancil Hoffman became an expeditor when appliances got scarce. Ed Piel quit singing in the choir, because it was mandatory to work on the Sabbath—Christmas Day was the only war-weary workers' holiday. Clyde Bruce became an engineer after the services refused his services. Olie Norsby became a welder. Plug Reno quit peddling gas to become a crane jockey. Louis Gamble quit designing churches. Michael Gutierrez. Tony Cano. Salomi Ariaz. Irvin LaGrange. Panther Henning. Otto Ruff. John Connelley. George (Tiny) Graham. and even beautious Wanda Kneipshield became defense workers. CIVILIAN DEFENSE — Remember the air raid warden, the auxiliary firemen, the police auxiliary, the demolition and decontamination squads? Everybody got in the act and did his bit. SOLDIERS—Anabeim had it's quota of soldiers in the far flung theaters of the war. John Yuksanovich was with the Marines. George Jeffreys saw a little country at Uncle Sam's expense. Lee Kavanagh froze in the Aleutians and baked in the South Pacific. Willie Klapper, the Dutch baker, did what he could do best—baked. Don Maxson, like millions of others, took a cruise to Europe. Woody Griffith had a ship shot out from under him. Jim Patton learned in the cavalry. Dick Glover served his hitch as so many instructors did. The duration and six months found Shorty Moreno learning a new trade. The D.A.-Dalton Atherton—a lonely radio operator in the frozen north country. Otto Brandle, like so many others, was with the Seebees. There were Moraleses, Smiths, Joneses and Frowns in uniform. Moore, Kelly and Riley, too. Florez, Gonzales and Schmidt fought along side of Levin, Meyer, Cohn and Quinn. Most of them can tell you just how many years, months, days hours and minutes they served. None of them want to do it again, but if need be, they will. REMEMBER—History repeats itself; the German pushed the British around just like the reds are doing in Korea. Who won? Not those who scored the early victories. $50 Million Yule Tree Sale Seen WASHINGTON — Americans will spend more than $50,000,000 for Christmas trees this year. This estimate forecasting the sale of 28,500,000 trees was made today by the Agriculture Department. The Department said this season's supply will equal last year's, and that prices are likely to be about the same. The agency said about 21,500,000 trees will be cut in this country and about 7,000,000 imported from Canada, Montana leads the states in tree production, providing about one seventh of the country's cut. Veterans in 54 of California's 58 counties are assisted by county service offices operating under a matching-funds contract between State and county. Modern engineering, as it pertains to road building, is doing much to eliminate traffic accidents. And two chief features doing this, he said, are: 1. Grade separation—or "over and under"—crossings. 2. Divided highways. The value of traffic lights is limited. Young cplained, because some drivers do not pay attention to them and also because they slow down traffic. The grade crossing creates a situation where no roads intersect and therefore cross roads collides—which constitute about 35 per cent of all accidents—and not occur. Divided highways have greatly reduced head on smashes and head on sideswipes, he went on. However, Young cautioned that even with perfect highways, the human element—the carelessness of the driver—can still result in many accidents. National figures he said, show that at least 75 percent of all accidents are caused by failure on the part of drivers. A. M. Mull, Jr., Sacramento, is general chairman of the conference. It is the third such meeting called by Governor Warren. Recommendations will be submitted to the governor tomorrow. Veterans in 54 of California's 58 counties are assisted by county service offices operating under a matching-funds contract between State and county. READY FOR BUSINESS—Doors are open today at the Tru-Farm Produce market, Lincoln and Manchester, which starts Freeway trade humming again. The Grand Opening is scheduled to last through Sunday. Hours are 9 to 9. County Plans Storm Drain Right or wrong, the county is going to build the Dowling st., storm drain to catch Carbon canyon runoff, and is prepared to go to court with eminent domain actions to get the rights-of-way needed. Flood Control Engineer J. A. Bradley said that the plan is to catch surface runoff in Placentia area, which also usually inundates La Jolla colony northeast of Anaheim, and carry it along Orange-thorpe blvd. He said that construction cost is set at $11,670 and he estimated that easements and rights-of-way would cost $2100. Of 30 needed, 20 are in possession of the county. New Manchester Produce Market Opens Today Paralyzed Manchester blvd. business begins to reawaken today as the new Tru-Farm Market stages its grand opening at the intersection of Manchester tnd Lincoln. The new market was formerly known as the Garden City Market. The latter closed when road work on the freeway got underway. Garden fresh produce is the featured attraction at the Tru-Farm Market. Customers will find in-season fruits and vegetables on hand when they shop. Emphasis is on local produce wherever possible says a store official. Store house are 9 to 9. These times prevail both during the coming four day grand opening and when normal business is launched. For the grand opening, store-men promise appealing price listings. Tru-Farm Market boasts a ranchy motif to enhance its open air atmosphere. Two check stands and a crew of package carriers are aimed at customer convenience. Proprietors of the Tru-Farm Market are the Belli Brothers, Anthony, Louis and Dominic, of Long Beach. Manager of the Manchester blvd. store will be Anthony Derrigo. Supervisor is Dominic Gorri. All have records as trained produce men. The Drunk Driver Becomes Exhibit A at State Traffic Safety Conference ACRAMENTO (AP)—One of the most safety-conscious drivers California goes on trial for drunk driving today—but he has noth-wo worry about. A mock trial—a feature of sessions of Governor's two-day traffic safety once. More than 500 nationale and local officials have invited. "defendant" is Charles A. Jr., chairman of the Sacramento Junior Chamber of Com-Safety committee. State Justice Paul Peek of Third District Court of Appeal preside over the trial. P. Economos, Chicago, defends the traffic court judgessecutors conference of the Bar association, will ad-k. Object: To show delegates drunk driving case should be held in court. Delegates meet with a grim—that of curbing the ter-ffic toll which in the past claimed 30,000 lives and injuries to more than 600,- Young, state highways diaffic engineer, one of the makers of the day, told us: In engineering, as it per-road building, is doing eliminate traffic accident Two chief features doing said, are: de separation—or "over der"—crossings. Court Upholds Hiss Conviction NEW YORK (AP)—Conviction of Alger Hiss, former high State Department official, on a charge of perjury was unanimously upheld today by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The lanky, 46-year-old Hiss was convicted last January of lying when he denied slipping government secrets to Whittaker Chambers, courier for a pre-war Soviet spy ring. Hiss was sentenced to five years in prison, but has been free on $10,000 bail pending appeal. Horsemen to Note Forest Opening Orange county's horsemen, and that includes you if you have a horse, will go junketing into the mountains Sunday to celebrate first anniversary of the opening of Cleveland National Forest to them. James Workman of Santa Ana, chairman of a riding trails subcommittee of the planning-development committee of Associated Chambers of Commerce, announced plans for the trip which he said will start from Trabuco canyon's new O'Neill park. The riders will head up Trabuco way and then into Holy Jim canyon. They will take their own lunches if they expect to eat on the trail, he said. While most of the riders will be members of the Associated Riding clubs' groups, including Anaheim Riding club, everybody's invited to join, Workman said. West German Countrymen LAKE SUCCESS (AP)—German representative s at least 62,792 German oners "are known to be in Soviet captivity." The representative, Gerer, reported this "figure" as a United Nati mittee prepared to ta-jint U. S.-British-Austra mand for U. N. action light on the fate of thou German and Japanese taken by the Russians. The demand, placed agenda of the general a social and humanitarian tee over vigorous Soviet tions, is expected to be by the committee today morrow. Federar, secretary of ANAHEIM APPLIANCE'S 5-pc. SAMSON SET FREE! With Any Norge Refrigerator $269.95 or More! FREE! With Any Norge Refrigerator $269.95 or More! Another Exclusive! LIMITED TIME ONLY! 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