anaheim-gazette 1950-12-29

RING OUT THE OLD ANAH VOLUME LXXIX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Brito Committed by Court To Calif. Youth Authority Commitment of Joseph Manuel Brito, 18, former track star at Newport Harbor high school, to the California Youth Authority was ordered today by Superior Judge Raymond Thompson when the youth came into court for sentencing for the second-degree murder of Ramon Mendoza, 65, Costa Mesa, last Sept. 12. The court gave Brito his choice between the Youth authority and San Quentin penitentiary, Brito choosing the former. If the Youth authority refused to accept his case he will be returned to the local court for sentencing to San Quentin. The term from second-degree murder is from five years to life. Brito Denies It As the court denied probation today, he questioned Brito briefly as to his feeling about the murder case and Brito persisted in the denial that he made at his trail that he had killed Mendoza. Brito said that he hit Mendoza a couple of times, but still thinks Govt. Ordering Bank Lending Curb; Controls WASHINGTON (P)—The government's defense production and anti-inflation drives got underway today. They: 1. Cut down sharply on the money banks have available for lending. 2. Established firm control over supplies and use of natural rubber and cobalt, two materials essential in making hundreds of kinds of civilian and defensive goods. 3. Announced plans for regional wage-price offices. Several agencies figured in the moves. A federal reserve board order to its 6885 member bank called for freezing $2,000,000 out of the loan market. The economic stabilization agency (ECA) announced that it will open 13 regional offices "to handle price and wage problems." Brito Denies It As the court denied probation today, he questioned Brito briefly as to his feeling about the murder case and Brito persisted in the denial that he made at his trail that he had killed Mendoza. Brito said that he hit Mendoza a couple of times, but still thinks that someone else must have come to the scene later and killed Mendoza. The youth also denied robbing the victim. Judge Thompson told Brito that the jury had not believed that story does the court believe it. Brito, he said has "no realization of what he has done and is not telling the truth." Leniency Granted Public Defender N. D. Meyer told the court that while his office has no intention to move for a new trial, he wanted the record to show such a request could be made before sentence is pronounced in the case, which will not be until it is learned whether the Youth authority will take Brito's case. Judge Thompson suggested to Brito that before he considers seeking a new trial he should understand that the jury in his case "already had granted leniency" by returning a verdict of second-degree murder instead of first-degree murder, and that if Brito took the risk of another trial the next jury might call it first degree. Optimist Club Sees Korean War Films "First Forty Days in Korea," a film from the Army library of film, was shown last night at the Optimist meeting through the courtesy of Captain Robert Hall, active reserve officer. Captain Hall is a local insurance salesman. Unable to speak last night because of recent Army regulation censorship, guest Major Beyers answered questions asked of him on the precarious situation in Germany and Japan caused by Anaheim Y’s Men Club Proposed Plans for the organization of an International Y’s Men’s club in the city of Anaheim are now well underway, YMCA Secretary Tommy Thomason announced today. Y’s Men, a service men’s club already well established in many surrounding cities, would effectively organize young men supporting Anaheim’s active “Y” program and implement more effective youth work. International and interdenominational in scope, Y’s Men’s clubs are now to be found in 34 nations of the world, with the United States alone having close to 1000 clubs. Clubs are already active in Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Whittier, Orange, Long Beach, Pomona and many other nearby communities. Tentative plans now call for a delegation from the Newport Beach club to meet with all Anaheim men interested in organizing a chapter here on Jan. 8. Should sufficient numbers of local men signify interest in the club at that time, a chapter would be initiated with first come serving as charter members. Young men in the Anaheim area interested in participating are urged to contact Mr. Thomason or any one of a club committee composed of Bob Quast, Jim Morris, Dave Collins and Howard JOSEPH BRITO Snubs San Quentin NPA announced this new move last night only a few hours after it had forbidden hoarding of 5 essential materials, including steel lumber and paper. An NPA spokesman interpreted the latter ban to apply to newsprint. In another order today, NPA slapped tight controls on use of cobalt, a metal essential in many products. Beginning Feb. 1, the government will parcel out supplies of it. Cobalt goes into the enamel used for bathtubs, refrigerators and washing machines. It also is used in the magnets for radio and television speakers. NPA officials said TV and radio manufacture likely would be "extremely hard." The federal reserve board credit curb action was announced last night after banks had closed. Today the board called on industry for a more rapid switchover from civilian to defense production. The board’s money freeze means there will be less to lend to business firms, or to individuals who want to buy houses, autos, television sets, furniture, stock market securities, or anything else. There was nothing in the order itself to raise interest rates for those who manage to get loans. Neither was there anything to prevent banks from raising those rates, although officials did not expect a rate rise. Temperatures The temperature reading in "First Forty Days in Korea," a film from the Army library of film, was shown last night at the Optimist meeting through the courtesy of Captain Robert Hall, active reserve officer. Captain Hall is a local insurance salesman. Unable to speak last night because of recent Army regulation censorship, guest Major Beyers answered questions asked of him on the precarious situation in Germany and Japan caused by talk of rearmament at the two fronts. Major Beyers recently returned from Germany, where he was with the occupational forces, and is now at Fort Lewis. He stated that Germany would Continued on Page 5 Yellow Cab Asked $125,000 in Suit Phillip Martínez asked $75,000 damages and Clifford Jennings demanded $50,000 in a damage suit just filed in superior court against the Yellow Cab company of Anaheim, its owners, Edward A. Slagel and C. E. Briley, and one of its drivers, Hugh Hunsaker. The plaintiffs alleged that they were crossing West Center street in a pedestrian crosswalk in the 300 block last May 21 when they were struck by a cab driven by Hunsaker. They alleged negligence on Hunsaker's part. Each received fractures, cuts, and bruises. In addition to the damage for their injuries, they asked undetermined amounts for medical costs. OLD HAPPY NEW YEAR RING ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1950 St. Ordering Bank Lending Job; Controls WINGTON (AP)—The govts defense production and ation drives got underway 1. Cut down sharply on key banks have available ing. Established firm controls applies and use of natural and cobalt, two materials in making hundreds of of civilian and defense announced plans for 13 wage-price offices. All agencies figured in the A federal reserve board its 6885 member banks or freezing $2,000,000,000 the loan market. Economic stabilization (ECA) announced that it in 13 regional offices “to price and wage problems.” Commu In Uni Marine Killed In Auto Sma One Marine was killed other persons were seven jured in two traffic accidoccurred at approximatsame time and within 300 each other in the thick MacArthur boulevard, a r one-half south of San street at 8:30 a.m. today, Six other persons were in a series of accidents du last 24 hours. Charles F. Murphy, 22 Pendleton Marine, was k a head-on collision betw JUST ONE PAIR OF PANTS—Dan Mungo, representing Louis the Tailor of Montebello, measures Orel Farless for his police reserve uniform. Altogether 10 men were outfitted last night as this phase of the disaster council's plan moved forward. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Disaster Commission Picks Ten To Serve as Reserve Policemen Things were just about all set in the Law and Order branch of the Anaheim disaster commission today after 10 new police reserve officers were selected last night by Police Chief Mark Stephenson. The reserves, who are donating their time without any compensation, will bring the total number of officers to 35, which "should be enough in case of any kind of emergency," said Stephenson. The men, he said, were picked according to their ability to serve and also able to put in one night per week of training. That training, according to Stephenson, will consist either in schooling or in practical training, such as participating in patrol car duty. The men chosen to serve are Orel Farless, 305 E. Chartres; Frank Cozza, 209½ S. Citron; Myles Bradley, 222 E. Center; Christmas Cards Bring No Joy There was no joy in Christmas cards the postman brought last week for Mrs. E. R. Dunn and her children, Doyle, 10, and Linda, 8, of 9772 Valdina. The bright cards were from the children's father, Cpl. Bill King, a gunner stationed in Japan with an Air Force bomber group. The Christmas cards said he hadn't had time to do his Christmas shopping yet — but that he'd be getting to it right away—and that he was thinking of them. The cards were little more than heartbreaking Christmas tokens. Just 20 minutes earlier a war department telegram had been delivered notifying Mrs. Dunn that Cpl. King had been killed in action on Dec. 18 on a mission somewhere over Korea. Nation's Doctors occurred in two traffic accidents at approximately same time and within 300 each other in the thick MacArthur boulevard, a one-half south of San street at 8:30 a.m. today. Six other persons were in a series of accidents during last 24 hours. Charles F. Murphy, 22 Pendleton Marine, was killed a head-on collision between car and one driven by Rick Preston, 31, Santa Ana, where a broken knee and torsion and was taken to St. hospital in Orange. About 300 feet north of smash, a car driven by Bridges, 60, Laguna Beach struck from the rear by driven by Robert R. Carrana, and went out of throwing Mrs. Bridges pavement and then over She was taken to the San Community hospital with injuries. In a heavy fog at 11:25 p.m. yesterday, a car driven by R. E. Buorkman, 20, San Francisco over the curb at the dale of North Main street at Cove Ave., Orange, and went to a used car lot. His passenger lene Coffey, 17, Los Angeles received minor injuries. Mrs. Ellis E. Catts, 56, of Foot, Idaho, received major juries and Mrs. Abbie E. 59, Orange, received minor juries when cars driven by husbands collided at 6:20 the intersection of 101 alley highways north of ton. Both women were the Fullerton Cottage hospital. John A. Mosqueda, 7 Wister, received minor when he ran into the street struck the side of a truck by James T. Hayes, 27 Ana, on Westminster blvd at 4:30 p.m. Rex R. Flint, 52, Riverside fered major injuries when crushed under his car when set at 5:50 p.m., yester Highway 101 two miles south Irvine. His wife, Doris escaped with minor injuries were taken to Santa Anita munity hospital. Bombards East By The Associated Press Freezing rain and sleet created hazardous driving conditions over wide areas in the eastern part of the country today. At the same time most of the eastern half of the country was still getting cold weather—but much warmer than earlier in the week. The U. S. Weather Bureau in Washington issued a special warning to motorists in the Eastern states to use "extreme caution" in driving because of the freezing rain. Nation's Doctors Ordered to Sign Up for Draft WASHINGTON (AP) — Virtually all of the nation's physicians, dentists and veterinarians less than 50 years old and not already registered must sign up for the draft on Jan. 15. Draft Director Lewis B. Hershey, who announced the medical call-up last night, estimated some 210,000 medical men must register. Dr. Richard L. Meiling, Director of Medical Service for the Defense Department, said about 13,000 doctors will be needed to care for the military establishment of 3,500,000 now being planned. Dr. Meiling grouped doctors into four priority classes. Nearly all those in the first priority group, he said will probably be called within the next six months. They are men who received their training at government expense in the World War Two training program, or who were deferred to complete their education, and served less than 90 days. (Continued on Page 5) Rex R. Flint, 52, Riverside fered major injuries when crushed under his car when set at 5:50 p.m., yesterday. Highway 101 two miles south Irvine. His wife, Doris escaped with minor injury; were taken to Santa Ana munity hospital. Waning Ten Top Before history's worn closed on the year 1950 is only fitting, but perhaps sary, that we take one last shoulder look at the that were important in the of Anaheimers during the Accordingly, by looking through the days of 1950 flected in the pages of w zette, we have taken them of admittedly somewhat a lily selecting "the 10 most important Anaheim news st 1950." Here then, not necessa order of importance, are it we feel to have been most portant and newsworthy 1. Jefferson School Fight: Bitterly opposed early part of 1950, the f cating of the $200,000 J elementary school on So drew popular attention ar ment. 2. Battle for a Countywi tation District: Overflowin Communist Attack Puts Dent In United Nations’ Front Marine Killed In Auto Smash One Marine was killed and two other persons were severely injured in two traffic accidents that occurred at approximately the same time and within 300 feet of each other in the thick fog on MacArthur boulevard, a mile and one-half south of San Joaquin street at 8:30 a.m. today. Six other persons were injured in a series of accidents during the last 24 hours. Charles F. Murphy, 22, Camp endleton Marine, was killed in head-on collision between his But Army Spokesman Says Allied Counterblows Have ‘Contained’ Move TOYKO (AP)—North Korean reds gouged a three-mile dent in the United Nations front in East-Central Korea, a U.S. Eighth Army spokesman said tonight. “The attack can now be said to be contained,” the officer added. The 10,000 Korean communists struck suddenly Thursday in rugged mountain country south of Pupyong, on the 38th Parallel and 35 miles inland from the east coast. Associated Press Correspondent Hal Boyle said the Army spokesman in Korea called the situation “confused,” but added, “there is now a dent in our line” extending four or five miles below the 38th Parallel in a limited sector. end of the front as well as in the east central sector. A North Korean regiment attacked Allied positions near Inge, five miles north of the 38th Parallel and were driven back. The Allies lost no ground. General MacArthur said two red regiments seized high ground Six other persons were injured in a series of accidents during the last 24 hours. Charles F. Murphy, 22, Camp Hendleton Marine, was killed in head-on collision between his car and one driven by Richard E. Preston, 31, Santa Ana, who suffered a broken knee and lacerations and was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Orange. About 300 feet north of this mash, a car driven by Bess F. Bridges, 60, Laguna Beach, was struck from the rear by a car driven by Robert R. Card, Santa Ana, and went out of control, growing Mrs. Bridges to the pavement and then overturning. He was taken to the Santa Ana community hospital with major injuries. In a heavy fog at 11:25 p.m. yesterday, a car driven by Raymond Buorkman, 20, San Fernando, on over the curb at the dead end of North Main street at Chapman Ave., Orange, and went through used car lot. His passenger, Darne Coffey, 17, Los Angeles, received minor injuries. Mrs. Ellis E. Catts, 56, of Black Spot, Idaho, received major injuries and Mrs. Abbie Edwards, 89, Orange, received minor injuries when cars driven by their husbands collided at 6:20 p.m., at the intersection of 101 and Imrial highways north of Fullerton. Both women were taken to Ballerton Cottage hospital. John A. Mosqueda, 7, Wesminer, received minor injuries when he ran into the street and truck the side of a truck driven by James T. Hayes, 27, Santa Ana, on Westminster blvd., at 3:00 p.m. Rex R. Flint, 52, Riverside, suffered major injuries when he was pushed under his car which upstated at 5:50 p.m., yesterday on highway 101 two miles south of vine. His wife, Doris Flint, escaped with minor injuries. They were taken to Santa Ana community hospital. The 10,000 Korean communists struck suddenly Thursday in rugged mountain country south of Pupyong, on the 38th Parallel and 35 miles inland from the east coast. Associated Press Correspondent Hal Boyle said the Army spokesman in Korea called the situation "confused," but added, "there is now a dent in our line" extending four or five miles below the 38th Parallel in a limited sector. Attack Contained "Our forces have been counterattacking steadily and the attack can now be said to be contained," the spokesman said. The Allied line is strung across the 150-mile-wide waist of Korea just south of the parallel, the old arbitrary dividing line between red north and Republican South Korea. Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, new U.S. Eighth Army commander, expressed "complete confidence in the ultimate success of the United Nations in Korea." Less No Ground As he spoke, skirmishing increased all along the front. Reds and Allied troops tangled at various places on the eastern end of the front as well as in the east central sector. A North Korean regiment attacked Allied positions near Inge, five miles north of the 38th Parallel and were driven back. The Allies lost no ground. General MacArthur said two red regiments seized high ground northwest of Oron, 35 miles inland from the Sea of Japan coast and about 10 miles south of Parallel 38. Another thrust rolled Allied forces back southeast of Yongpo, 13 miles due east of Oron. All Reds Active MacArthur said the reds were active in almost all sectors across Korea's waist. He reported 5000 to 6000 reds were massed west of the frozen Imjin river. Another concentration was spotted south of Yonchon, in the central sector. Korean reds were in the forefront of the enemy action. Behind them were hordes of Chinese. MacArthur estimated Thursday that more than 1,350,000 reds—Chinese and North Korean—were REDS DRIVE TEN MILES—Open arrows at right indicate eastern sector of Korean front where massed red manpower drove United Nations forces back 10 miles today. General MacArthur said two red regiments seized high ground northwest of Oron and another thrust rolled Allied forces back southeast of Yongpo. Open arrows at left show where 5000 to 6000 reds massed west of the frozen Imjin river and where another concentration was spotted south of Yonchon in central sector.(Associated Press Wire photo.) Waning Year Given Last Look; Ten Top News Stories Selected Before history's worn book is posed on the year 1950 it is not only fitting, but perhaps necessary, that we take one last over-the-shoulder look at the events that were important in the lives of Anaheimers during the year. Accordingly, by looking back through the days of 1950 as reected in the pages of the Gazette, we have taken the liberty admittedly somewhat arbitrarily selecting "the 10 most important Anaheim news stories of 1950." Here then, not necessarily in order of importance, are 10 events we feel to have been most important and newsworthy in 1950: 1. Jefferson School Location Night: Bitterly opposed in the early part of 1950, the final lotting of the $200,000 Jefferson elementary school on South st., new popular attention and comment. 2. Battle for a Countywide Sanitation District: Overflowing sewer lines dramatically brought the inadequacy of sanitation facilities to public attention. Subsequent haggling with other city's in the district, time and again threatened alleviation plans, but voters approved the Magnolia trunk line and today, although much remains undone, an ultimate solution to the sanitation problem is in sight. 3. Decontrol of Rents in Anaheim: Even though a new war again casts long shadows of control, the drawn out formalities of survey, council approval and ultimate government approval of decontrol was a steady source of news for many months with many far reaching citywide implications. 4. Zoning Struggles: As subdivision activity boomed, Anaheim's city council fought long and diligently to preserve a "better" type development and growth. Growing industry and its location served another problem. Time has, in large extent, come to vindicate Mayor Pearson's insistence that the majority of Anaheim subdivisions be of the larger type homes and today evidence of planned, orderly growth are to be seen throughout the city. 5. Birth of the Daily Gazette: After 80 years of weekly publication, the Gazette this year took the momentus step of becoming a daily, even as most California newspapers were becoming smaller or merging. In a scant six months, of publication, the Gazette has achieved newspaper leadership in Anaheim. 6. Boom of Building: Record after record toppled this year as building activity boomed as never before in the city's history. In July a record-breaking $1,325,500 was reported, barely topping many other record months. As new dwellings mushroomed up in every corner of the city all year long, a record year was assured. 7. Population Increase: Tabula (Continues on Page 5)