anaheim-gazette 1951-04-12

Wants Gazette Want. Ads are hard workers. They sell things for you and they offer you goods and services you need. They are real money savers and a real convenience. Please see Pages 6 and 7. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM. MACARTHUR LEAVES HEADQUARTERS PROBABLY FOR LAST TIME—Gen. Douglas MacArthur, dismissed as supreme commander by President Truman, leaves his headquarters in the Dal Ichi building, Tokyo, probably for the last time today. He is followed by Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney, his closest adviser, who has asked for retirement (center) and Col. Lawrence E. Bunker, MacArthur aide.—(Associated Press Wirephoto via radio from Tokyo) NEW COMMANDER MEETS THE PRESS—Lieut. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, new supreme commander (with hand grenades taped to shoulders) and Frank Pace, Jr., Secretary of War (overseas cap) are met at Naneda airport near Tokyo by newsmen as Gen. Ridgway arrives to relieve Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was dismissed by President Truman. Ridgway flew in from the Korean front where he commanded the U.S. 8th Army. Pace is making a tour of the Pacific.—(Associated Press Wirephoto via radio from Tokyo) NEW COMMANDER MEETS THE PRESS—Lieut. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, new supreme commander (with hand grenades taped to shoulders) and Frank Pace, Jr., Secretary of War (overseas cap) are met at Naneda airport near Tokyo by newsmen as Gen. Ridgway arrives to relieve Gen. Douglas MacArthur who was dismissed by President Truman. Ridgway flew in from the Korean front where he commanded the U.S. 8th Army. Pace is making a tour of the Pacific.—(Associated Press Wirephoto via radio from Tokyo) $10,000 Damages Asked of Roberts As Manslaughter Hit-Run Trial Opens Criminal prosecution of Earl J. Roberts, 31, Santa Ana on a charge of manslaughter and felony hit-run in connection with a traffic crash in Santa Ana last Jan. 10, was ready to go to the jury. Brodie-Kawaja Jury Selected A jury of five men and seven women was selected this morning to hear the case of Barnes Brodie, Anahiem electrical contractor charged with disturbing the peace on March 2. Charles Kawaja, proprietor of the Nida Gift shop at 117 E. Center st., took the stand this morning to give his version of the circumstances which led to Brodie's arrest, made when Kawaja filed charges that Brodie threatened "to knock my brains off," grabbed him by the shirt and shook him. The altercation took place at (Continued on Page 8) In Superior Court, Santa Ana, today just as a suit for $100,000 damages was filed against Roberts by Mrs. Clara E. Brown of Anaheim. The accident cost the life of Mrs. Opal Simon of Anaheim, and Mrs. Brown was injured. Mrs. Simon was driver of the car in which Mrs. Brown was a passenger. Mrs. Ruth J. Fry of Anaheim, also a passenger, was badly hurt. Mrs. Brown's complaint, which also includes Robert's employer, Etna Building Maintenance Co., as a defendant, charged that Robert's negligence in operation of a panel delivery car was responsible for the fatal accident. At the criminal trial, Roberts denied that he was speeding at the time of the collision. He said that he was having trouble with the second gear of his car just before the crash and had reduced speed to about 20 miles per hour and was traveling at 15 miles per hour at the point of impact. He also testified that his mind (Continued on Page 3) GEORGE GARABEDIAN . . . what rule. President Truman's explanatory speech of last night raised interesting comments from quite a number of local people today. A survey of several of these people elicited these remarks: Tom Hoag—"Smartest move Truman has ever made. Now NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1951 American Airmen Shoot As MlGs, Sabres Claim Chinese Divisions Make Surprise Drawback in Central Front Action TOKYO (JP)—American warplanes shot down five enemy jets, probably destroyed two more and damaged 15 today in two roaring air fights over northwest Korea. All American planes came safely out of the battles. One of the thunderous clashes was the biggest jet fight in history. It involved 152 jet planes—30 Russian-made FIG-15r and 72 American F-86s and F-84s—and about 40 B-29 medium bombers. Gazette Staff Changes - for a Day No... the Gazette hasn't changed hands. The 12 new faces you'll see around the editorial office today and tomorrow belong to the college students who Gazette Staff Changes - for a Day No . . . the Gazette hasn't changed hands. The 12 new faces you'll see around the editorial office today and tomorrow belong to the college students who will edit tomorrow's issue. The collegians, all seniors in the School of Journalism at SC, will work under the direction of Elizabeth H. Jones, assistant professor of journalism. With experience gained on their own daily paper, The Daily Trojan, and various professional jobs, the 12 will try to overcome the difficulties of new surroundings and strange news sources. Any n.sdeeds will probably be blamed on the vagaries of Friday the 13th. One of the group originally scheduled to work on the Gazette, Ken Devol, is unable to make the trip and has been replaced by Anthony Derry. Derry will take Devol's place, on the sports desk. He is from Bardstown, Ky., where he was feature editor and sports writer on the St. Joseph Prep school paper. After six years in the Navy he enrolled at SC where he writes sports and works as an assistant news editor on the Daily Trojan. Five Anaheimers Naturalized in SA Five Anaheim residents were among a class of 38 aliens who were naturalized as American citizens at examinations before Superior Judge Raymond Thompson in Santa Ana yesterday. The Anaheim members of the class are Rose Heinlein, 815 Kenway, Jose E. Lopez, 328 W. Elm st., Anne Victoria Wilson, 206 Walnut st., Angelo Benetti, Rte. 4, 8532 Santa Ana canyon rd., and Socorro S. Gutierrez, 1005½ E. Santa Ana st. Fire Department Goes to Blazes Anaheim fire department was called twice yesterday to handle small fires, one at Essex Wire Corp., 1075 N. Patt st., the other at the new home being constructed for Dr. E. H. Kersten at 411 N. West st. Grass was burning at the Essex plant and was quickly brought under control before any damage was done. The Kersten fire began when cardboard caught fire as welders were welding reinforcing steel for the house. It also was put out before any damage was done. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 79. High for the previous 24 hours was 79 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 56 at 6 a.m. today. IN AND OUT—Lloyd Verry (leaving Grand Ruler Carrell offering congratulations is W) 400 Attend Elk Installation as Christie Honored Over 400 members and guests attended the installation of Elk officers last night at the local Elks club, for one of the larger meetings this year. Installation ceremonies were performed by Past Exalted Ruler of the Pasadena Lodge, headed by J. Robert Paine. Carrell Christie headed the list of elective officers as he was installed Exalted Ruler. Albert Raymond was elected Leading Knight John Shea, Loyal Knight; D. J. Armstrong, Lecturing Knight Warren Ashleigh, secretary; C. J. Woodbury, treasurer; George Euston, Trustee and James Aues Tiler. Appointive officers were Charles Organ as Inner Guard Chaplain, Clayton Allen; organisers Willard Swadburg; Esquire, To Yellis and Assistant Esquire, S. I. Truitt. Lloyd Verry was presented with a Past Exalted Rulers ring, pr Human's Speech Fails to Pacify Armenians RGE GARABEDIAN ... what rule. JERRY MARTIN ... wasn't interested. FATHER DEE ... reserve opinion. MRS. W. G. BARNES ... war in Asia. Congress, then one can form a judicial judgment of the whole, sad episode." Mrs. W. G. Barnes—"I am very much against Truman's actions and methods. Three weeks from now there'll be a declared war in Asia. Eisenhower would..." WEATHER S. Calif.—Scattered high cloudiness tonight and Friday with night and morning low clouds and fog near coast. Little change in temperature Friday. Locally windy with low humidities. 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 116 Men Shoot Down Two Clash Over Korea OUT—Lloyd Verry (left), outgoing Exalted Ruler of the Anaheim Elks lodge, congratulates coming Grand Ruler Carrell Christie as he was installed at last night's impressive ceremonies. Also congratulations is Warren Ashleigh, who was elected as the secretary of the lodge. (Gazette photo by Bradley) Attend Elk Installation as Christie Honored All Christie headed the list of active officers as he was in Exalted Ruler. Albert Raywas elected Leading Knight, Shea, Loyal Knight; D. A. Strong, Lecturing Knight; Ashleigh, secretary; C. F. bury, treasurer; George Easrustee and James Auest, pointive officers were, Organ as Inner Guard; Inn, Clayton Allen; organist, Swadburg; Esquire, Tom and Assistant Esquire, S. D. Verry was presented with Exalted Ruler ring, pre- (Continued on Page 3) Ridgway Visits MacArthur GHQ; Says He Had No Advance Notice U.S. EIGHTH ARMY HEADQUARTERS, Korea (JP)— Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, back at Eighth Army headquarters after a quick trip to Tokyo, said today he had not been forewarned of his appointment to succeed General MacArthur. Ridgway said he and Secretary of the Army Pace, who was touring the front at the time, heard the news together Wednesday while they were visiting a command post. "Did you have any warning?" a reporter asked. "None whatever," Ridgway replied. He talked with correspondents when the big constellation plane returning him to Korea landed by mistake near Eighth Army headquarters. The airfield, eight miles away from the field where Ridgway was scheduled to land and where his chief of staff awaited him, is one used primarily for small planes. He waited outside in the cold at the end of the airstrip for the convoy that was to meet him to come from the other field. "I had a delightful talk with General MacArthur," General Ridgway said. "I did not have time to talk with my staff over there—that will have to wait." Ridgway said he would stay in Korea "a day or two" and would go today to his forward headquarters before returning to Tokyo to assume his new duties. "I haven't any plans for anything at present," he said. "I have had no time." Ridgway was asked if he had brought any officers from GHQ in Tokyo back to Korea with him. "I did not," he said. "This thing just hit me yesterday afternoon." I went over imme- Porker Problem Still in Anaheim Northwest Anaheim, it appears, is to be beset continually with pig problems. No sooner had the rumble of conflict over pigs on the Duval property on W. North st. died down than a new case cropped up today, like a weed in a garden. Mrs. A. L. Ronneberg, 821 N. West st., and Howard Loudon, 815 N. West st., reported yesterday afternoon to Anaheim police that two pigs have been moved onto the C. S. Doney property at 900 N. West st. This morning Doney said the "two pigs" are really one piglet, three weeks old, which was placed there about four days ago. He said he didn't realize there would be any harm in housing the pig for a few days in a small sheep-shed his son had used for a Future Farmer project some time ago. The pig will be removed from the premises today, he explained.