anaheim-gazette 1951-02-28

Golden Era What is happening to Orange county's golden era of agriculture? Changes are being made. Read the details in "County Comments." Page 4. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Zoning Ordinance to Become New Law Automatically Following 30-Day Wait Anaheim Ordinance 774; the new zoning law, was given a final reading and was officially accepted last night at the regular meeting of the City Council. After 30 days have elapsed, the ordinance will become law. The council voted to undertake the codification of the city's ordinances following a discussion of a codification service offered by David G. Wetlin of Orange, who has already codified the city ordinances of Santa Ana and Huntington Beach. William Preston Earns Captaincy WITH X CORPS In Korea—William E. Preston, 1024 W. Sycamore, Anaheim, a X Corps dentist, has been promoted to captain. The captain joined the corps medical detachment on August 16, a month before General Almond's X Corps forces launched their amphibious assault of Inchon, loading to the liberation of Seoul. He has participated in all corps campaigns on both sides of the Korean peninsula, including the dramatic evacuation of the Hungnam perimeter. At present Captain Preston is on the central front. In a letter to the council, Wetlin quoted $1800 as his price for the service, which would include preparation of the codified ordinances for printing. City Clerk Charles Griffith estimated that printing in loose-leaf form would cost approximately $600. Discussion by the councilmen, Griffith, City Attorney Preston Turner, and City Administrator Keith Murdock brought out the belief that savings in printing of future ordinances and in time would eventually far exceed the cost of the codification and printing. A recommendation from the City Planning Commission that action be taken to force an auto salvage firm at 137 S. Manchester blvd. to vacate the property. March 10 Hike For Water Rates Anaheim City Council approved a hike in water rates, effective March 10, which will average to 32 per cent. The action was taken in a recessed session following the regular council meeting last night. City Administrator Keith Murdock said this morning that such fast action was not expected since the council had recessed only to discuss the question, not for action. He said the increase was made necessary by a 33% percent increase in the cost of lab and a nearly double cost of m... Cyclist, Others Hurt in Crashes Serious injury to a motorcycle rider and injuries to three other persons were reported today in California Highway Patrol records covering the past 24 hours. Richard White, 20, Yucalpa, was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered head and possible internal injuries at 5:20 p.m., yesterday in a headon collision with a car driven by Charles Antrobur, 68, 9882 Orangethorpe ave. Mrs. Mamie Antrobur, 69, received minor injuries. The accident took place on Orangethorpe, west of Brookhurst rd. Vernice Roger, 29, 5921 Marshall st., Buena Park, was injured when his car struck a heavy dump truck driven by Claude Raney, 35, of Orange, after missing another dump truck that had come into his path yesterday afternoon. a car driven by Charles Antrobur, 66, 9862 Orangethorpe ave. Mrs. Mamie Antrobur, 69, received minor injuries. The accident took place on Orangethorpe, west of Brookhurst rd. Vernice Roger, 29, 5021 Marshall st., Buena Park, was injured when his car struck a heavy dump truck driven by Claude Raney, 35, of Orange, after missing another dump truck that had come into his path yesterday afternoon. Esther Nunez, 14, 9351 Katella rd., Stanton, received minor injuries at 5:30 p.m., yesterday when she was struck by an automobile operated by Joe Gonzales, 15, 10882 Harcourt st., Stantop. The accident occurred on Garza st., north of Katella. Fresno Lady Cop Cites Chief's Car FRESNO (P)—Justice—it's wonderful. One of Fresno's new lady cops tagged Chief of Police H. R. Morton's car for overparking yesterday while the chief was attending a luncheon. "I knew it was an official car," the car marker explained nervously, "but I thought it would be easier to explain in headquarters than to all those other people on the street who had been cited." "No explanation is necessary," Morton said as he handed over the $1 fine. TEMPERATURES The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 8:30 p.m., was 59. High for the previous 24 hours was 55 at 2 p.m., yesterday. Low was 38 at 6:30 a.m., today. RAY FISHER, prominent and colorful Anaheim resident for 43 years, died unexpectedly last night of a heart condition at St. Joseph hospital. He was born July 31, 1885, in Kenton, Ohio. Mr. Fisher was active in the building business and other enterprises over the years. Surviving him are the widow, Mrs. Ida L. Fisher; a daughter, Mrs. C. Lloyd Larsen; a son, Thomas R. Fisher; a sister, Mrs. Roy Rosebrook, and five grandchildren. All survivors reside in Anaheim. Funeral services will be in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars, at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. John K. Saville will conduct the services. Entombment will be in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum." Santa Ana April 10 Election Looks Quiet as Final Day for Filing Looms Except for a couple of council seats and the city attorney's office, Santa Ana city election scheduled April 10 appeared heading for a quiet occasion, with the deadline for candidate filings due tomorrow noon. Assuming that City Attorney John Colwell will get under the wire with the candidate's paper he is now circulating, the city attorney's race promises to be possibly the highlight of the campaign, with three young lawyers after the legal job, which still permits them to hold their private practice. Ernest W. Barrett, who resigned as commander of Santa Ana post, American Legion, to make the race and W. K. Lindsay, who is secretary of the city planning commission, are Colwell's opponents. Lindsay was a last-minute starter. Sharing interest with the city attorney contest will be the three-way race in prospect for the council seat vacated by Mayor Allen Mandy, who is not seeking re-election. Eugene P. Schaefer, former city fireman defeated by Mandy four years ago, is trying again. Paul Dutton, operator of a chain of service stations, and Loren W. Blakeley, the county's engineering (Continued on Page 5) ANAHEIM GAZET papar ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1951 New Law Day Wait reading and was officialter 30 days have elapsed dinances following a disrange, who has already March 10 Hike Water Rates heim City Council approvlike in water rates, effective 10, which will average 30 per cent. The action was in a recessed session following regular council meeting night. Administrator Keith Murwald this morning that such action was not expected, the council had recessed to discuss the question, not action. He said the increase made necessary by a 33½ per increase in the cost of labor nearly double cost of ma- Camp Opponents Denied Delay To Ready Case Opposition to the proposed Mexican national labor camp at West Orange today was denied two weeks delay to prepare its case. The county board of supervisors decided to proceed with an immediate hearing because of assertly urgent need for haste in establishing the camp for crews to pick the citrus harvest. Attorney Samuel Hurwitz, of Orange, representing the protesting group, which for the second day filled the board chambers, told the board he would proceed with his evidence today only under protest, and called action of the board "arbitrary and capricious." He would need at least two weeks time to gather facts showing the effect the proposed camp would have on property values, water supply, health, morals and safety of the neighborhood, he said. last rate increase was made 4 when the city first beo-purchase Metropolitan District water. Since that the cost of MWD water has ranged from $15 to $18 per acre and the most recent increase, July 1, jumped—the-rate to or acre foot. During this sale, no increase in city users has been made, consequence, he pointed out, have not been sufficient in the water department the past two years to take continued on Page 5. Expert to Aid Taxpayers Here Anaheim City Clerk Charles Griffith announced today that a representative of the U.S. Bureau of Internal Revenue will be at City Hall tomorrow. Friday and Monday to aid local citizens in making out their 1950 income tax forms. The experts will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with information and advice on tax forms. San Diego C of C OKs New District SAN DIEGO UP—The Chamber of Commerce's Reapportionment committee today announced approval of proposed new Congressional district tieups with Orange, Imperial and Riverside counties. Under the proposals, much the same as outlined at a recent legislative session, told the board he would proceed with his evidence today only under protest, and called action of the board "arbitrary and capricious." He would need at least two weeks time to gather facts showing the effect the proposed camp would have on property values, water supply, health, morals and safety of the neighborhood, he said. Today's proceedings early developed into a series of tart exchanges between the three lawyers present when it became evident that Hurwitz, by having a short-hand record made of proceedings, was laying the groundwork for possible court action to block the camp. Attorney Clarence Sprague, representing Citrus Growers, Inc., sponsors of the camp, and County Counsel Joel Ogle promptly threw up an alert defense. They sparred with Hurwitz over points developed for the record. Spectators joined in the exchange of remarks at times, and the camp opposition displayed some resentment at Ogle's objections and statements; until one asked him whom he represented in the matter since he was sap (Continued on Page 5) Crime Probers Say Underworld He WASHINGTON (P) — Senate crime investigators today pictured Charles "Lucky" Luciano, deported New York vice overlord, as the czar of a vast and secret underworld government. That secret government they said could easily become the basis for a subversive movement which could rock the nation. Luciano now in Italy settles disputes between two of the nation's major crime syndicates, the Senators declared. In a preliminary report on its far-flung probe, the Senate committee said the portion is menaced by highly organized criminals financed largely by illegal gambling. If said they operate in many places with the connivance and protection of law enforcement officials at all levels of government, The committee estimated "con- servatively" that $20,000,000 changes hands every year in United States as a result of organized gambling. It added that millions of dollars of this are put out as "ice," or protection money in various forms. From the thousands of pages testimony it took from some witnesses, the committee said conclusion is inescapable there is a second government within the country—a government by the underworld. This secret government crimesters is a serious menace which could, if not curbed, become the basis for a subversive movement which could wreck the foundations of this country," the report added. The five-member committee headed by Senator Kefauver (Tenn.) said it has no doubts about the existence of "at least two San Diego C of C OKs New District SAN DIEGO (UP)—The Chamber of Commerce's Reapportionment committee today announced approval of proposed new Congressional district tieups with Orange, Imperial and Riverside counties. Under the proposals, much the same as outlined at a recent legislature committee hearing here, northern San Diego county, together with Fallbrook, Vista, Escondido, Fletcher Hills, La Mesa, National City and La Jolla would become a State Assembly district and be joined with Orange county in a Congressional district. The rest of the county, outside the city of San Diego, would be another Assembly district and linked with Imperial and Riverside as a Congressional district. San Diego city, minus La Jolla, would form two Assembly districts and one Congressional district. Jungkeit Leaves For Navy March 19 Don Jungkbit, 211 S. Palm, joined the Navy yesterday and plans to leave for San Diego, March 19 for boot training. Jungkeit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Jungkelt, attended AUHS until last October when he started work at Viking Trailer Works. He was then a senior. Active in sports, he played football, water polo, was on the track team. He was a captain in the high school Cadet corps and played in the band. Eighteen-year-old Jungkeit plans to receive his high school diploma while in the Navy. A GOOD WATER PUMP WOULD BE USEFUL—Cpl. Ralph D. Priest Korean front after a heavy rain while Cpl. Orris Harmon of Louis Press Wirephoto.) ZETTE JANY 28, 1951 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month — NUMBER 85 Grab Eight-Mile Chunk Communist Supply Road So. Korea Marines Ashore Near 38th KOREA AT A GLANCE KOREAN FIGHTING FRONT Two U.S. divisions seized eight-mile section of main communist supply road in central sector. South Korean Marines make more landings on islands off east coast, go ashore near 38th Parallel on west coast and come back with captured documents and equipment. TOKYO (P)—Tank-led American forces punched six miles into the battered eastern flank of the red battleline today on the central Korean warfront. The armored patrol of the U.S. Seventh Division was light Underworld Heads 'Second Govt.' drives that $20,000,000,000 major crime syndicates." One of these, it said has its axis between Miami, Fla., and the Chicago Capone syndicate; now headed by Tony Accardo, the Fischetti brothers and Jake Guzik. "There is another," the committee continued, "with an axis between New York and Miami headed by Frank Costello and Joe Adonis." The committee said these two syndicates have "branch lines" extending into many cities and areas. There is an apparent understanding among the operators of these mobs not to infringe on each other's activities. It said. "If there can be said to be one head who sits as an arbiter of any disputes between the two, it is Charles (Lucky) Luciano." Although Luciano now is in (Tokyo)—Tank-led American forces punched six miles into the battered eastern flank of the red battleline today on the central Korean warfront. The armored patrol of the U.S. Seventh Division was within sight of Amidong, 31 miles south of Parallel 38—the northernmost penetration by American forces on the east-central front. Other division elements pushed westward from the anchor pets of Pangnim and linked it about the U.S. Second Divisional lateral highway song, 28 miles to th. The link-up brood eight to 13 miles in control of the red su. The Seventh Divisional patrol thrusting six miles north of Pangnim reported the reds were disorganized and moving in all directions. One officer told AB correspondent Tom Stone the reds might be attempting to regroup but more likely were moving in "utter confusion." The officer said the reds were surrendering in even increasing numbers. He added: "they're just getting a bellyfull." Amidong is six miles south of Changdong and some 40 miles inland from the east coast. A spotter reported Changdong may be an assembly point for the rean reds. It was the major ground action on the rugged central front early Wednesday. South Korean amphibious forces were active on both the east and west coasts. On the western front, a U.S. patrol entered Seoul and then withdrew to Allied lines south of the Han river. A later field dispatch said another U.S. patrol probed into the rubbled former Korean capital. Cpl. Ralph D. Prie, st of Summerville, West Va., balls out his fox hole on the western pl. Orris Harmon of Louisville, Ill., automatic rifleman, watches the operation—(Associated