anaheim-gazette 1951-03-29

Nostalgia Uncle John Neubauer gets in a right mellow mood and reminisces over events of a decade ago in his "Anaheim Gazetteer" today. I'll spark memories for you. Please see Page 8. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM NEW YORK—Radar expert Morton Sobell, electrical engineer Julius Rosenberg, and Mrs. Ethel Rosenberg (left to right above), were convicted today of passing wartime atomic secrets to Russia. It was the first atom spy trial in the United States. The convicted defendants could receive the death penalty. Sentence will be pronounced April 5. The trio was accused of relaying atom secrets to an international red spy ring headed by Klaus Fuchs until his arrest in England early last year. The secrets, the government contended, included drawings of the atom bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan in 1945. In the picture above the three leave Federal Court House in New York City this morning. NEW YORK—Radar expert Morton Sobell, electrical engineer Julius Rosenberg, and Mrs. Ethel Rosenberg (left to right above), were convicted today of passing wartime atomic secrets to Russia. It was the first atom spy trial in the United States. The convicted defendants could receive the death penalty. Sentence will be pronounced April 5. The trio was accused of relaying atom secrets to an international red spy ring headed by Klaus Fuchs until his arrest in England early last year. The secrets, the government contended, included drawings of the atom bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. In the picture above the three leave Federal Court House in New York City this morning by automobile.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Southern California Students To Publish Gazette in April Eleven senior journalism students from the University of Southern California will take over the offices of the Gazette April 13 and put out the entire paper. The student operation in the offices of the Anaheim daily is part of the practical training program of the SC school, one of the three accredited journalism schools in the state. Journalism students have put out about 320 papers in the 25 years that they have been taking field trips, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Jones, faculty advisor of the group, said. For many of the students it will be their first taste of newspaper conditions outside the university. SC publishes its own paper, the Daily Trojan, which all the students have worked on at one time or another. The newsgathering problems they encounter in Anaheim will probably be entirely different. The student field trips have encompassed the greater part of the Southern California area over the years. Work on papers from Santa Maria to San Diego and Ventura to San Bernardino have all been a part of the training. In recent years only dailies have been chosen for field work. Another crew from the university will be working at the same time on the Oceanside Blade Tribune. The trips are important to the students because they give the beginner a better idea of the field he wishes to enter. Some of the students find themselves better adapted to the allied fields, advertising, public relations, and publicity work. All of the seniors that will take over the Gazette have taken a year of reporting and copyreading at the School of Journalism. Many of them are doing part-time reporting and publicity work on the outside now. The crew will also bring its own photographer. Last year the students put out the Orange Daily News. Three members of last year's graduating class are now working on newspapers in Orange county. Ernie Beyer is now with the Gazette as editor and sports editor. Jim Lamhofer was with the advertising department of this paper before re-entering the National Guard. The trip is made under the general direction of Roy L. French, director of the School of Journalism: Colin McKinlay will be in charge of the student crew, which will include sports, society and general news coverage. Recreation Department Eyes Addition Of Synchronized Swimming Class Here First of 40th Arrives in SF On Way to Japan SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first group of the famed 40th National Guard Division from Southern California arrived here today on its way to Japan. Their morale and humor high more than 1000 trim fighting men aboard a 17-car train from Gamble Cooke. Arrival of the soldiers marked the return of war-time activity to the port of San Francisco. Military authorities clamped down security regulations reminiscent of World War II when the Fortieth distinguished itself in the South Pacific warfare against the Japanese. The division is destined to boost the United States garrison in Japan. SACRAMENTO (AP) — "A safe journey and a speedy return to your families," Governor Warren messaged California's Japan-bound 40th (National Guard) infantry division today. He wired Maj. Gen. Daniel H. Hudelson, commanding general: "As the 40th Division departed for further training and occupation duty in Japan, we in California have a feeling of pride in its accomplishments both during its services to the state and since its induction into the active federal service." "I know that the division will uphold the fine traditions of the California National Guard. With best wishes to you and your men for a safe journey and a speedy return." Recreation Department Eyes Addition Of Synchronized Swimming Class Here Synchornized swimming may be the newest development in the city recreation department, and if so, Anaheim will be the first town in this area to offer a free course in water ballet and rhymic swimming under the direction of a city recreation department. In the event of this development, Tom Hoag has been suggested as the individual to carry out the program. Hoag, born in Anaheim, literally Farmers to Hold Dinner April 10 Annual membership dinner meeting of Associated Farmers of Orange County, Inc., will be held April 10 at 6:30 p.m. in American Legion Hall, 143 S. Lemon st., Orange. James Mussatti, general manager of the California State Chamber of Commerce, will be the speaker. Honored guests will be the newly-elected president of the AFC and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Clem McColloch of Placentia. Hugh Edwards, president of the Orange county association, will act as master of ceremonies. Swam through school. He taught swimming at the high school last summer and has produced and directed his own shows in Palm Springs and Los Angeles and during the time he was stationed at San Diego in the Navy. He has seven years experience in this field, starting with his revived interest in swimming in 1944 when Florence Chadwick, who swam the English Channel last year, joined him in putting on some water shows in San Diego. In 1948 he was appointed AAU judge of synchronized swimming. He has recently received a request to act as judge of the SP-AAU senior synchronized swim meet March 30 and 31, and also a judge of the Junior National AAU synchronized swim meet April 20 and 21, both to be held at the Pacific Coast club in Long Beach. If enough interest in this type of class is shown and it becomes effective, anyone who cares to learn ballet swimming can pass an advanced swimming test will be allowed to join the classes. Classes would be held in the evenings if the project is approved. Masons Hear World Traveler Members of the Royal Arch Masons were given a verbal trip around the world last night when they heard Muzzy Mussleman of Pasadena tell of some of his adventures during trips to India, Alaska and other distant points in the world-girdling tour. Mussleman also recounted tales of his participation in the Admiral Byrd expedition to the South Pole in 1938-41. The event was an open house for the Blue Lodge members, and other honored guests were George Verbyrck, past grand high priest of RAM in California, and Leo Friis, past high priest of the Anaheim chapter. Adolf Schoepe also screened the film, "Creation," for the meeting. Temperatures Anaheim temperature at 2 p.m. today was 68. High for previous 24 hours was 74 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low 56 at 6 a.m. today. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETY ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1951 Opera Artists To be Heard This Evening Joe Thompson, chairman of a committee exploring the possibility of bringing opera to Anaheim, today invited all interested folks to attend the "auditions" of the Los Angeles opera company tonight at the Anaheim Elks club, 8 o'clock. Mr. Thompson said efforts have been made to contact a good cross-section of Anaheimers by telephone but that the committee was unable to reach many people who may be interested in the project. He emphasized the meeting is open to the public and the committee would welcome all comers. The Los Angeles opera company will present some of its soloists in a recital tonight for the local audience to determine if there is sufficient interest in opera to bring the company to Anaheim. Under the plan, the opera company would bring a full-scale professional production of "Barber of Seville" to Anaheim at no cost to local sponsors. Reds Put Up But Aussies, Murder Charge Faces AF Sgt. RIVERSIDE (F)—A Negro Air Force sergeant was charged today with two counts of murder and one of kidnapping in the slaying of a young Los Angeles couple on the desert Monday. Sergeant Lawrence, J. Walker of March Air Force base also was charged with kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon and rape in the abduction of a woman here last Feb. 24. All the charges were contained in a complaint signed by W. W. Walrath, chief criminal deputy of the sheriff's office. Walker will be arraigned later today. Coroner Ben F. White said he The Los Angeles opera company will present some of its soloists in a recital tonight for the local audience to determine if there is sufficient interest in opera to bring the company to Anaheim. Under the plan, the opera company would bring a full-scale professional production of "Barber of Seville" to Anaheim at no cost to local sponsors. The company would be reimbursed by ticket sales. Appearing on the program tonight will be Carmen Prietto, coloratura sporano who has made quite a name for herself in the Southland, Yoln Casselle, soprano, Cornad Schultz, tenor, and John Lombardi, baritone. The opera company has received high public praise for its presentations in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Ana, Redlands, San Pedro, and other Southern California cities. Mr. Thompson will be in charge of the meeting tonight which will hear the singers in the large ballroom of the Elks club. Later a discussion will be held to determine if Anaheim is receptive to having the company appear here. Oscar Solter is assisting Mr. Thompson in presenting the artista. County Burglars' Work Earns $200 Three northern Orange county burglaries involving about $200 in cash were reported today to the sheriff's office. Lee E. Stradley, of the White Elephant Cafe, near Buena Park, said he put $150 in his wallet and placed on a counter while he was attending to an errand a short distance away. When he returned the wallet had disappeared. Mrs. George S. Combs, 10711 West st., Anaheim, lost $55 in cash from her billfold which was taken from her purse in her home sometime during the night. The empty purse and scattered papers were found at the corner of Katella and West st. by a neighbor, L. W. Siewert, 10762 West st. A handbag belonging to Hertha Six in County Hurt in Traffic Six persons were injured in Orange county traffic accidents late yesterday, it was disclosed in official reports. Five El Toro Marines received minor injuries when a car driven by one of them, Leon N. Henriques, 20, was forced off the road and overturned while trying to pass another car on Red Hill ave., south of Mitchell ave., near Irvine. Other injured are Hugh Barden, L. Smith, F. Downey and Manuel Morales. All were taken to the Magazine base dispensary. Mrs. Louise M. Butz, 82, of Santa Ana, was struck by an automobile driven by Robert G. Trueblood, 18, of Santa Ana, at the intersection of S. Main st. and McFadden st. in Santa Ana last night. Mrs. Butz received minor injuries. Everyone Expected at Awards HOLLYWOOD — This is the night of the motion picture academy awards, and it looks as if everybody will be there except a sizable batch of the potential winners. The usual extravagant preparations include a list of distinguished guests, among them Gov. Earl Warren and even a couple of United Nations dignitaries. But at least nine top academy nominees are out-of-town. Their Oscars; if they win, will be sitting on the shelf. Standins will pick them up. In the best actress category, Bette Davis has gone to England; Judy Holliday and Gloria Swainson are in New York. All are leading contenders. Miss Swanson and Jose Ferrer who seems to be pacing the field for best actor, are in the same broadway play, "Twentieth Century." Likewise tied up in New York are Louis Calhern, another best actor candidate; Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter, best supporting actress nominees and Sam Jaffre a possible winner as best supporting actor. Erich Von Stroheim, another ZETTE Weather S. Calif—Variable high cloudiness tonight and Friday with night and morning low clouds and local early morning drizzle or light rain coastal section. Cooler Friday. Put Up Stiff Defense, sies, Canadians Gain Commies Group Troops, Supplies For Possible Spring Offensive INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE FIGHTING FRONT—Chinese communists stage stiffest fights in weeks to hold Allied Advance south of the 38th Parallel in Korea. Troop and vehicle movements behind red lines indicate a buildup on the central front for what may be red spring offensive to take advantage of seasonal rains hampering Allied heavy equipment. PARIS —Deputy foreign ministers postpone until tomorrow their meeting to discuss latest proposal by Russia. The Russian proposal termed the Soviet's first "real concession." It includes for the first time a proposal to discuss "the level of armaments" of the Big Four but still insists that arms reduction be placed on the Sanitation Dists. Settle Contracts Continuing to move forward with the county sanitation program under impetus of a new-found cooperative atmosphere, the county sanitation districts last night authorized contract negotiation. PARIS — Deputy foreign ministers postpone until tomorrow their meeting to discuss latest proposal by Russia. The Russian proposal termed the Soviet's first "real concession." It includes for the first time a proposal to discuss "the level of armaments" of the Big Four but still insists that arms reduction be placed on the agenda. TOKYO (JP) — Australian Diggers and Canadian Princess Pats rolled up sizable gains today on the muddy central Korean front. But elsewhere in the central and Western sectors, the communists fought their stiffest defensive action of weeks. They were dug in about four miles south of the red Korean border in both areas. The red stand came as China rejected General MacArthur's bid to talk peace with the communist commander in Korea. MacArthur's headquarters told off troop and supply movements which indicated the communists might be massing for a spring offensive timed to strike Sanitation Dists. Settle Contracts Continuing to move forward with the county sanitation program under impetus of a new-found cooperative atmosphere, the county sanitation districts last night authorized contract negotiations with the engineering firm of Headman, Ferguson and Carolo, of Phoenix, Ariz., associated with the Santa Ana firm of K. J. Harrison and J. A. Wooley, to revise present engineering plans, and Engineer Fred Bowlus of Whittier and Corona Del Mar, to act as consultant on plans and construction of the $8 million sewerage works proposed. These engineers had been screened from 14 applicant firms by the executive committee's subcommittee consisting of Chairman Willis Warner of the county supervisors, Councilmen Virgil Reed of Santa Ana and Hugh Warden of Fullerton. The executive committee, headed by Councilman Robert Boney of Anaheim, had then approved the choice, unanimously. Thus, the sanitation district directors were committed to the selections, having previously agreed to accept any unanimous choice of the executive committee. Chairman Warner last night explained that of the $88,308,000 in bonds voted by the districts for their program, about $6 million would be devoted to the construction of works, equally apportioned among the ocean outfall, the treatment plant, and the trunk lines within the districts. Warner pointed out that by acting as a unit in awarding contracts for engineering and construction, a saving could be made for the districts. Only one district, No. 6, which includes Costa Mesa, made a reservation in its approval. American Korean Casualties 57,120 WASHINGTON (JP) — Announced American casualties in Korea rose to 57,120 today, an increase The controversial 38th Parallel presents no crossing problems unit as it fires into Chinese red positions in North Korea Sat of the self-propelled 155 mm howitzers on Korea's central robing enemy strongpoints.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Red at Awards Except Winners Davis has gone to England, Holliday and Gloria Swan in New York. All are lead-intenders. Swanson and Jose Ferrer, seems to be pacing the field best actor, are in the same way play, "Twentieth Centurywise tied up in New York Pauls Calhern, another best candidate; Celeste Holm and a Ritter, best supporting nominees and Sam Jaffe, best winner as best supportor. Von Stroheim, another in the supporting actor list, is in Paris. Some of the absentee candidates will attend a New York party, to be linked with the network (ABC) broadcast of the Hollywood festivities. Television, still a horrible word in the studios, will join some of the nominees—in absentia. Apart from the nominees, however, Hollywood's elite will be out in force. Also movies and jewels. Searchlights will paint a veritable air raid picture in the sky. Cops will struggle with an appalling (Continued on Page 4) American Korean Casualties 57,120 WASHINGTON (AP) — Announced American casualties in Korea rose to 57,120 today, an increase of 1306 since last week. The total, representing casualties reported to the next of kin through March 23, included 8511 killed, 37,918 wounded and 10,691 missing in action. The wounded figure included 1004 who have since died and the missing total included 87 known dead, raising total combat deaths to 9602. Of the missing, 1063 have since returned to U.S. military control and 111 are known prisoners of war, leaving 9430 currently missing. Total Army casualties went up 1012 to 47,450, during the week. Marine casualties reached 8602, which was 274 more than reported the previous week. The Navy total rose by eight, reaching 628. The Air Force reported 12 additional casualties for a current total of 440. PHILPOTT HEARING SET Preliminary hearing in the case of William Ernest Philpott, charged with illegal possession of a deadly weapon and assault with a deadly weapon, was set up this morning to April 3 at 9:30 a.m.