anaheim-gazette 1951-03-13

Right Here If it is newsworthy, pictorial, interesting, and informative, you will always find it in the Gazette, your Anaheim family-news, picture newspaper. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM UN GUNS DESTROYED IN AMBUSH—These wrecked UN artillery pieces and trucks were destroyed when Chinese communists ambushed a UN convoy northwest of Hoengsong. Many UN soldiers were killed and the equipment loss high. (Associated Press Wirephoto) Midwife Officer Delivers Baby On Runningboard They were calling Officer Del Sanders "Doc" at the Santa Ana police station today, and talking of providing him with a medical kit bag as regular equipment; following his third emergency duty as midwife, when he delivered probably the first Santa Ana baby ever born on the running board of an automobile. Sanders answered the emergency call to 1720 W. Fourth st., where he found Mrs. Arlene Dominguez seated on the running board of the family car in the driveway. She was in labor and the baby was already on the way. A cold desert wind was blowing. Sanders took over and delivered the child, on the running board as it was too late to move the mother. He had hurriedly sent a call for a doctor and an ambulance but had the job done before either arrived. He was trying to shield the mother and baby from the wind when he saw the welcome ambulance arriving. Mrs. Dominguez and her baby were hustled away to the county hospital. Officer Sanders mopped his brow and returned to headquarters. Twice before, he had been called in similar emergencies, but this was the first time it was the Warren Refuses to Cut Budget, Also Refuses to Hoist Taxes BY MORRIE LANDSBERG SACRAMENTO (AP)—Governor Warren threw cold water today on demands to trim his billion-dollar budget by $30,000,000 to $40,000,000. But, he said, he will "insist" on keeping the state's expenditures within its income and thus avoiding the necessity of new taxes. “This is not the time to raise taxes in California,” he said. Sickness Delays Shoplifting Case Illness of one of the three defendants in an Anaheim shoplifting case yesterday blocked the Superior Court trial of Mrs. Rosa Lee Tillery of Detroit, Ethel Fells and Victor Leo Kellis, charged with burglary and grand theft of clothing from Swanberger’s clothing store, 145 W. Center, last December 12. Mrs. Tillery became ill in court as the trial was ready to start. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, who was called to the court room, advised that she be placed under a physician’s care. Judge Kenneth E. Morrison thereupon postponed the trial to next Monday. The three defendants are accused by the prosecution of taking four suits of clothing valued at $286,000. The governor, at a press conference, said he will resist any efforts to “raid” the $25,000,000 set aside in the budget for 1951-52 state building. If rising prices prevent the long-needed construction, he added, the money still should be placed in trust for that purpose. Warren said he hasn’t talked with Senator Hulse, but that “I don’t think he and I are in any disagreement on budget-making.” He said he doesn’t know what he has in mind in calling for $30,000,000 He was trying to shield the mother and baby from the wind when he saw the welcome ambulance arriving. Mrs. Dominguez and her baby were hustled away to the county hospital. Officer Sanders mopped his brow and returned to headquarters. Twice before, he had been called in similar emergencies, but this was the first time it was the running board of an automobile. He was a bit lofty about it when he got back to headquarters, but his fellow officers soon fixed that. They wanted to know how much the baby weighed, and Sanders couldn't tell them. "What a doc," they scoffed. "Wonder if he can tell us whether it was a boy or a girl." Sanders couldn't, and slunk away. Death Claims Chester Bonney Chester H. Bonney, 80, retired orange grower, and father of Wilbert H. Bonney of Anaheim, died early today at his home, 1205 S. Sycamore st., Santa Ana. He had been a resident of the community for 23 years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., in the Winbigler chapel, Santa Ana, followed by entombment in Melrose Abbey mausoleum. Mr. Bonney leaves his wife, Mrs. Ida Santee Bonney; two sons, Wilbert of Anaheim and Alfred of Santa Ana; two grandsons, Russell Bonney of Santa Ana and William Bonney of Anaheim; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Wessel of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Tillery became ill in court as the trial was ready to start. Dr. Edward Lee Russell, county health officer, who was called to the court room, advised that she be placed under a physician's care. Judge Kenneth E. Morrison thereupon postponed the trial to next Monday. The three defendants are accused by the prosecution of taking four suits of clothing valued at $330 from the clothing store. Anna Little, 85, Dies in Orange Anna C. Little, 85, died early this morning at an Orange hospital after a brief illness. She was a native of Michigan and a resident of Anaheim for more than 30 years. For the past five years her home has been in the Christie Vall rest home at 758 N. Claudina st. She is survived by one nephew, Dor Tucker, of Valley City, N. Dakota. She was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist church of Anaheim. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced by the Hilgenfeld mortuary. OUT OF GAS, OUT OF TIRE The theft of a $30 tire and wheel from his car, when he left it at Santa Ana blvd., and Broadway last evening while he walked to a service station for gasoline; was reported to Santa Ana police today by Arthur Oass, 2008 N. Main st., Santa Ana. The theft took place about 9:30 p.m., after the Oss car ran out of fuel. Warren said he hasn't talked with Senator Hulse, but that "I don't think he and I are in any disagreement on budget-making." He said he doesn't know what he has in mind in calling for $30,000,000 to $40,000,000 in reductions. "Under present policies," he said, "I believe this is an economy budget, that it has been carefully screened and that the amount of money in it is essential to do the things the legislature has directed us to do." The chief executive explained (Continued on Page 7) Valencia Growth Down from 1950 Northern Orange county Valencia oranges registered a growth of .066 inches during February, it was revealed today by the Orange Administrative committee. The February growth was .006 inch over that for the average for the previous 23 years. However, it was .039 inch under the average for the same period in 1950. Diameters Feb. 1, were 2.301 inches and on March 1, 2.367. Diameters for March 1, 1950 were 2.308 inches and the 23-year average is 2.430 inches. Southern Orange county is lagging a bit behind on sizes with 2.205 inches Feb. 1 and 2.265 inches March 1, for a February growth of .060 inch. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1951 United Nations Tr As Reds Continue Tax Officials Pass Buck on 'Descriptions' The County Supervisors, who have been investigating prospects of having legal descriptions of property restored to the tax bills instead of having parcel numbers only, (which some taxpayers have protested), today had two answers to the problem. They first asked County Assessor Maurice Enderle and got his answer. It was up to the county tax collector to determine what goes on the tax bills, said Enderle, and he would not presume to dictate to the tax collector. U.N. Commanders Optimistic, But Key Internationals FIGHTING FRONT—A in 25 miles of old North-South Parallel as red resistance meets within five miles of communal front. WASHINGTON—Gen. I willing "to spend the rest of my life" at present job as commander of Atlantic Pact nation's military forces. PARIS — Western power delegates to deputy foreign minister conference reported agreed on answer to new Soviet proposals for Big Four power agenda; East and West closer together on German treaty issue but remain sharply divided on other agenda points. Cut Budget, at Taxes WARREN threw cold wation-dollar budget by keeping the state's expavoiding the necessity in California," he said. He looked rested but still shared he doesn't see how he can be cut as much as by Senator Ben Hulse (entro) unless the legislages spending policies chairman of the powerstate Finance committee, statement as the $1,010budget bill reached the floor. The House ways as committee approved it reductions totalling only. Governor, at a press consid, he will resist any efraid" the $25,000,000 set the budget for 1951-52 during. If rising prices prelong-needed construction, the money still should be in trust for that purpose. said he hasn't talked rator Hulse, but that "I k he and I are in any dist on budget-making." He doesn't know what he has on calling for $30,000,000 Costello Balks at Revealing Wealth NEW YORK (P)—Frank Costello, reputed underworld boss, confronted with a threat of deportation steps, balked today at telling Senate crime probers the extent of his wealth. He said such information might incriminate him. The suave, dapper gambler, his composure shaken by several hours of questioning about his prohibition era bootlegging, said he previously had planned to give full financial data. But the Senate Investigating committee, he claimed, has treated him unfairly by branding him the czar of a national crime syndicate. He heatedly challenged the committee to prove its charge, or quit attacking him. He demanded to be shown the evidence behind what he termed the "fantastically untrue stories" and to be given a chance to make "proper reply." "I am begging you to treat me as a human being," he said. His original offensive melted as committeeman began delving into his bootlegging record, and alleged falsifications on his citizenship application. Sen. Tobey (R-NH) said the committee had established grounds for deportation moves. When the financial matter came up, Costello turned silently to his attorney, George Wolf, sitting beside him in the jammed hearing room in the federal courthouse. The attorney said Costello had property restored to the tax bills instead of having parcel numbers only. (which some taxpayers have protested), today had two answers to the problem. They first asked County Assessor Maurice Enderle and got his answer. It was up to the county tax collector to determine what goes on the tax bills, said Enderle, and he would not presume to dictate to the tax collector. So, the supervisors asked the tax collector, Don S. Mozley. Today they had his answer, in which county Auditor L. H. Eckel joined. They said that the whole thing was up to the assessor: That he starts the makeup of the tax rolls and whatever goes on them is determined in his office. The answers were sought by the supervisors in response to a communication from Orange county realtors urging that an abbreviated legal description be restored to the bill. The parcel numbering system was started two years ago and is not yet complete. Temperatures The temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 85. High for the previous 24 hours was 87 at 8:10 p.m. yesterday. Low was 56 at 5 p.m. yesterday. Fiesta to Greet Swallows' Return SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (P) —When the swallows return to Capistrano—they're expected next Monday — the Junior Women's club will sponsor a two-day celebration. It's in an effort to revive the old fiesta days of years ago. Third Pre-Easter Luncheon Tomorrow The third in the series of men's pre-Easter Bible luncheon series will be held tomorrow at noon at the Christian church, Broadway and Helena. The Rev. Walt James, Presbyterian minister from Hollywood, will be the principal speaker, talking on the topic "Christ, our hope for the outcome of history." Tomorrow's will be the semi-final luncheon in the series of four. Sponsored by the Anaheim YMCA, luncheon tickets are available from Dr. Ed Jordt for $1. MIAMI BEACH (F)—Mrs. Minnewa Bell Ross, 39, California helfess, and Elliott Roosevelt, son of the late president, plan to be married here this week. Roosevelt said the exact date has not been set. Thursday is the earliest possible date but there were reports the ceremony may not take place until Friday to prevent any possible conflict with Florida's three day wait law. Roosevelt said the time of the wedding will be announced in advance "although the notice may be short." Only those who were with Mrs. Ross when she obtained her divorce decree at Key West yesterday day are expected to attend. They are John and Ann Roosevelt brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom; Mrs. Rex L. Ross Sr., former mother-in-law of the bride-elect, and Erwin Karden Elliott's host until the wedding. The ceremony probably will take place at the Sunset Island home where Mrs. Ross has lived since establishing residence on Miami Beach. In applying for the license Roosevelt gave his age 40 and his occupation as a writer, he listed his home address as Hydra (Continued on Page 7) CALIFORNIA STATE Weather S. Calif. scattered high cloudiness tonight and Wednesday. Cooler west portion Wednesday. Nations Troops Move Ahead Continue Withdrawal Commanders Wary About Retreat; Dimistic, But Keeping Guard Ready INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE RIGHTING FRONT—Allied advance columns pull with miles of old North-South Korean boundary of 38th level as red resistance melts; three U.N. spearheads drive five miles of communist buildup point at Hongchon on front. WASHINGTON—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower says he is to spend the rest of my present job as commander of theantic Pact nation's military. Mayor Lauds Good Friday Services Joint participation by the churches on special religious occasions can become a tradition in Anahiem. The fine spirit of co-operation demonstrated by church leaders and their congregations have already made the Thanksgiving Service a Constable Hits Costa Mesa Man In Gun Battle Shot by Constable Frank Vaughn, Costa Mesa, after he had assertedly blasted away with a shot-gun at three officers in his front yard, John Gibson, 60, of Costa Mesa, was in the county hospital today with a serious wound in his side, but is expected to recover. Also in the hospital is Stanley Reed, 19, of Costa Mesa, who was found in Gibson's yard badly beaten when Constable Vaughn and Deputy Sheriffs Oliver McCarter and Al Oliphant went there to investigate a complaint that Gibson Mayor Lauds Good Friday Services Joint participation by the churches on special religious occasions can become a tradition in Anaheim. The fine spirit of co-operation demonstrated by church leaders and their congregations have already made the Thanksgiving Service a shining example of accomplishment. On Friday, March 23, from noon to 3 p.m. Good Friday Services will be held at four places of worship: A Union Service at Church of Christ on W. Broadway, A Service at Grace Lutheran on S. Palm, A Service at St. Boniface Roman Catholic church on Center, An Episcopal Service at St. Michael's, Adele and Emily. Since Good Friday is not a declared holiday from business and work, you are earnestly solicited to close your place of business if possible and to encourage your associates or employees to attend some service in our city. Attend the Service of your choice. Charles A. Pearson, Mayor of Anaheim. Troops-to-Europe, Congress Tie Fails WASHINGTON (AP)—The House Armed Service committee rejected today an attempt to tie to the military manpower bill a proposal to bar sending troops to Europe unless Congress approves. The proposal was offered by Rep. Towe (R-NJ) and promptly tabled by a vote of 21 to 14. The action was announced by Chairman Vhnson (D-Ga) after a closed session of the committee. He said a new effort to attach the troop proposal to the bill might Ross. Elliott Roosevelt and Mrs. Minnewa Ross are shown in Key West today. Mrs. Ross is the daughter of the Alphonso-Santa Fe Springs oil field, northwest of Anaheim, and dean district of Los Angeles. They may be married Thursday. Associated Press Wirephoto) Y's Men Hear YMCA Director Jerry Patton, director of the Whittier College Y Secretarial training program, was guest speaker at a meeting of the Anaheim Y's Men's club held last night at Mother's Kitchen. Patton outlined the history of the YMCA and recalled the days when he served as the Y secretary for the Anaheim area. Business of the evening included the appointment of a nominating committee and a listing of the new club committees. Bob Quast led the group in singing and a brief devotional President Dave Collins presided. Hobo Resident Dies in Ambulance Taken suddenly ill in the county jail yesterday afternoon, John Conroy, 85, resident of a hobo camp under the Santa Ana river bridge near the county hospital, died in an ambulance which was rushing him from the jail to the hospital shortly after 5 p.m. Conroy had been arrested on a drunk charge, March 10. There will be no inquiry, the coroner's office said.