anaheim-gazette 1951-04-24

Power Drew Pearson reveals to Gazette readers that the government has some weapons in the works which may stop Soviet aggression in its tracks. It's high powered. Please see Page 4. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEI OPERATION SUCCESS, AIRBORNE—Frank Kellogg, left, boss of one of the YMCA Fund Drive squares with his group on the steps of the new YMCA building which is under construction at 121 S. Citron Mauerhan, Bob Quast, Dr. Ed Jordt and Bob Borden. The big drive gets underway Friday. Goal is completion of the new Y building. The campaign gets off to a start at a kickoff breakfast Friday. Retail Stores Get Delay on Ceiling Prices WASHINGTON (AP)—The government today granted 276,000 retail stores another 30-day extension—until May 30—to put their new, margin-type price control ceilings in effect. In ordering the delay, Price Director Michael V. Disalle pointed out that until a retailer files his price charts, his ceiling prices still will be regulated under the general price freeze. This set price levels at the highest figure for which goods were sold during the base period last Dec. 19-Jan. 25. After the new deadline of May 30, no retailer may lawfully sell any item covered by the margin-type price control order unless he has filed his pricing chart with an Office of Price Stabilization district office. Ceiling Price Regulation 7, covering retailers, originally was issued Feb. 27. It included all of the items commonly sold in general and above. Kids! The Legion Has 300 Free Circus Tickets Commander Bud Johnson of the Anaheim American Legion post said today that the local Legionnaires have 300 general admission tickets for the Clyde Beatty circus which the post will give to kids 14 years old and under. No strings attached. The first 300 kids showing up at the Anaheim Legion hall at N. Lemon and La Palma st. tomorrow afternoon will get the ducats. It is all part of the American Legion's youth programs. Commander Johnson said "We are happy to be able to give the kids this chance to see the circus. We hope they have a wonderful time." The tickets can be obtained after 1 o'clock tomorrow. The circus begins at 3 o'clock a short distance away at Citron and La Palma. Baseball BOSTON (AP)—The hustling Washington Senators, who have lost only one game, won their fifth of the season today, subduing the Boston Red Sox 7-5. The Senators won the game with a four run outburst in the seventh. All the Sox runs came on homers, by Clyde Volmmer, with one on base, Bob Doerr and Ted Williams. CLEVELAND (AP)—Bob Feller pitched Cleveland to a slightly tighter hold on first place in the American League today, defeating the Chicago White Sox, 5 to 2. NEW YORK (AP)—The New York Yankees breezed to their third straight victory today, blanking the Philadelphia Athletics, 3-0, behind the five-four bit pitching of veteran Eddie Murray. McCarthy Gets A Little Rough With Acheson CUDAHY, Wis., (AP) — Harry Truman is president "in name only," says Senator McCarthy (R-Wis.). "The Hiss crowd," the Wisconsin Republican Senator said last night, "still runs the State Department and not only determines foreign policy but military strategy as well." After the new deadline of May 30, no retailer may lawfully sell any item covered by the margin-type price control order unless he has filed his pricing chart with an Office of Price Stabilization district office. Ceiling Price Regulation 7, covering retailers, originally was issued Feb. 27. It included all of the items commonly sold in apparel and shoe stores, along with furniture, floor coverings and 75 per cent of the volume handled by department stores. The deadline for filing was set at March 29 but this later was extended to April 30. Early this month OPS brought many additional items under the regulations. It was broadened to cover musical instruments, radio and television sets, houseware luggage, sporting goods and hundreds of other items. The extension to May 30 will give retailers ample time, OPS said, to complete pricing charts and put margin-type ceilings into effect. SANTA PAULA (AP) — Birds chose an unusual spot to build their nest and as a result the home of Francisco Morales was destroyed by fire. The nest was in the fire alarm siren. It failed to respond to the signal and by the time volunteer firemen had been summoned by telephone, the house was in ruins. A screen was placed over the siren yesterday. RONNIE JADFIELD UNHURT IN CAR-BIKE COLLISION Ronnie Earl Jadfield a Gazette carrier-boy whose home is at 517 N. Vine st., Anaheim, was involved... with his bicycle, in a collision yesterday at 127 N. Lemon st. Ronnie rode his bicycle out the entrance of the alley between the DuBois and Paschall garage at 127 N. Lemon st. and the Western Auto store at 119 N. Lemon and collided with a car driven by Margaret Ann Tran, 932 N. Heleha st. The carrier-boy was uninjured and carried out his afternoon's work at the Gazette. WOULD CONTINUE PROBE WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader McFarland of Arizona announced today that Senator Kefauver (D-Tenn) has agreed to continuance of the Senate Crime committee. C OF C HOUSING GROUP A meeting of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce housing committee will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Chamber offices 136 N. Los Angeles st., Bert Arnold, chairman, announced today. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1951 Half Million R In UN Line-Pr Battle-Tested Communists Fight Savagely; 'Serious' Say Officers TOKYO (P)—Nearly one-half million battle-tested r smashed a hole in the center of the United Nations line day in their third invasion of South Korea. Communist troops streamed through the gap and b back the right flank of the Allied line. They were striking savagely with the aim of break up the international Eighth Army into piecemeal units. South Korean units manning the center of the 100-mile line crumbled before the fury of the red spring offensive. Their retreat exposed other Allied divisions. Frontline officers considered the situation serious. But headquarters commanders were conident the rejuvenated Allied forces could stem the offensive. Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, the grenade-packing paratrooper Ridgway Sees 'Decisive' Fight TOKYO (P)—The current offensive may prove to be the cursive battle of the Korean w Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgw said today after visiting fr lines. The supreme commander s the red offensive operat YMCA Fund Drive squadrons, talks over campaign plans instruction at 121 S. Citron st. To Kellogg's left are Clarence underway Friday. Goal is $50,000 to keep work moving to kickoff breakfast Friday. Assembly Steps Up Truck Speed SACRAMENTO (AP)—The State Assembly changed its mind today and approved legislation to step up the truck speed limit in California from 40 to 50 miles per hour. The 41 to 24 vote gave the bill the bare majority it needed to move on to the Senate. The basic speed limit for automobiles is 55. The measure by Assemblyman Charles E. Chapel (R-Inglewood) failed a week ago by a three-vote margin. Chapel won reconsideration, however, and rounded up the support he lacked before. Assemblyman Frank P. Belottl (R-Eureka), urging defeat of the increased truck speed, told the lower house, "if you vote for it, you're going to vote to increase the dangers on the highway." But Chapel called 50 mph a realistic speed for trucks and busses in this day of fast moving traffic. Car Accidents South Korean units manning the center of the 100-mile line crumbled before the fury of the red spring offensive. Their retreat exposed other Allied divisions. Frontline officers considered the situation serious. But headquarters commanders were confident the rejuvenated Allied forces could stem the offensive. Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, the grenade-packing paratrooper who shored up the morale of Allied forces before he succeeded General MacArthur as supreme commander, visited the front. Ridgway said the great battle "well may prove decisive." He called it the greatest red offensive yet launched, but warned that the Allies probably have not yet met its full strength. On the eastern flank red Koreans overran Inje. They struck with surprising strength. Defense of the town, four miles north of the border, collapsed. South Koreans gave way before a similar Chinese assault in the center. The Korean retreat exposed the flanks of other U.N. units. Reds rammed through, deepening their wedge south of the 56th Parallel. Censorship withheld the precise distance. Earlier in the day the Chinese had pushed four miles into South Korea. And they were still pressing forward over the dusty hills on foot and by horseback. Ridgway declared: "It appears to me at this time that this attack is another major effort by our communist enemy to drive United Nations forces from Korea, or to destroy them. Agardless of the further destruction of his own troops, and the continued criminal devastation of Korea." "It appears also that this will be the heaviest offensive effort yet made, though it has not yet attained its maximum strength." "The conduct of operations is in the competent hands of General Van Fleet, and I have complete confidence that the Eighth Army under his leadership—with the unfalling support of our Navy and Air Force—will fully accomplish all assigned missions, and with high credit." "The battle is joined. It may well prove decisive." Date Is Set for Congress to Air Truman-MacArthur Controversy WASHINGTON (AP)—The Senate inquiry into the firing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and related foreign policies will begin Thursday, May 3. Chairman Russell (D-Ga) of the Senate Armed Services committee announced the date today and said it is his plan to hear MacArthur at a closed-door session. But there will be no public hearing. Date Is Set for Congress to Air Truman-MacArthur Controversy WASHINGTON (P)—The Senate inquiry into the firing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur and related foreign policies will begin Thursday, May 3. Chairman Russell (D-Ga) of the Senate Armed Services committee announced the date today and said it is his plan to hear MacArthur at a closed door session. But there will be an open or public hearing "if the general expressed a desire," Russell added. Senate leaders—both Democratic and Republican—urged public hearings "as far as possible." Senator McFarland of Arizona, the Democratic Leader, told reporters he favors making public all except vital security information. "We will gain more toward achieving national unity than we will lose by having the enemy find out some confidential information," McFarland said. Senator Taft of Ohio, chairman of the Senate Republican policy committee, agreed. Taft said he hopes the "full story" will be told, but that there may be some military secrets which can be confided only in closed sessions. In other developments: 1. The White House said a statement of President Truman's reasons for firing MacArthur was sent to MacArthur's command in Tokyo. Presidential Press Secretary Joseph Short made that comment when asked about a statement by a MacArthur alde that the general does not know why President Truman stripped him of his commands. Major General Courtney Whitney, the general's personal advisor, told reporter in New York yesterday: "To this day General MacArthur never has been informed as to the reasons for his summary dismissal and he hasn't the faintest idea why the action was taken." 2. Democrats continued in the Senate what apparently is a planned series of speeches in the battle of public opinion over MacArthur's dismissal. Senator Lehman (D-Lib-NY) told the Senate MacArthur sought to involve the country in a "big war to bring a speedy end to a small one." ORANGETHORPE SCHOOL Orangethorpe school will have their Open House April 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The P-TA will sponsor a Flower and Hobby show at that time, followed by a Spanish dinner at 5:30 p.m. All class rooms will be opened to the public. ZETTE Weather S. Calif.-Strong winds mountain and interior regions. Slightly warmer Wednesday. 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 124 Million Reds Rip Big Hole Time-Press Across 38th Prinists Fight Day Officers million battle-tested reds the United Nations line toKorea. through the gap and bent line. with the aim of breaking Ridgway Sees Decisive' Fight KYO (UP)—The current red live may prove to be the debattle of the Korean war, Ben. Matthew B. Ridgway today after visiting front NORTH KOREA 0 20 STATUTE MILES Sinmak Singye Changdo Pokkye Chorwon Kumhwe Hwochon Reservoir Yanggu Korangpo Yonchon Hwachon Kimseo SEOUL INCHON Yongdungpe SOUTH' KOREA Hoangsong Chipyong REDS' APPARENT AIMS IN PRESENT OFFENSIVE—Open arrows show approximate red positions in Korea with broken arrows de- Ridgway Sees Decisive Fight KYO (UP)—The current red alive may prove to be the de-battle of the Korean war, Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway today after visiting front supreme commander said red offensive appears to be biggest they have yet made United Nations forces Korea, or to destroy them, the heaviest red blow is yet one, he warned. In the front with Lt. Gen. A. Van Fleet, his successor commander of the Eighth Ridgway said: are fully confident in the and determination of the forces." His return to Tokyo, he is this statement: appears to me at this time his attack is another major by our communist enemy live United Nations forces Korea, or to destroy them, less of the further destruc- his own troops, and the criminal devastation of appears also that this will heaviest offensive effortade, though it has not yet its maximum strength. conduct of operations is competent hands of Gen. Fleet, and I have com- confidence that the Eighth under his leadership—with calling support of our Navy Force—will fully accom- assigned missions, and high credit. battle is joined. It may love decisive." Press to Air Controversy inquiry into the firing red foreign policies will Senate Armed Services and said it is his plan But there will be REDS' APPARENT AIMS IN PRESENT OFFENSIVE—Open arrows show approximate red positions in Korea with broken arrows denoting their apparent aim in spring offensive against Allied troops. In the west the reds were driving along the Yonchon-Uiljongbu road toward Seoul. Entrapment of Allied troops in Hwachon reservoir area appears to be goal of drive headed toward Yanggu and Inje and lateral road running to the South Korean capital. Black arrows show approximate Allied positions.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) MacArthur Aides Says Ridgway Also Favors Using Formosa Army NEW YORK (UP)—An adviser to Gen. Douglas MacArthur said today that Lieut. Gen. Matthew Ridgway had proposed to the Pentagon that Chinese troops on Formosa be sent into battle. Ridgway succeeded MacArthur in his War East commands when the latter was deposed by President Truman for expressing views contrary to administration policy concerning Korea. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney, personal adviser to the ousted general, told reporters Ridgway made the proposal "after analyzing the situation" — apparently soon after his arrival in Korea and while MacArthur still was in supreme command. Whitney said all senior officers in the Far East, including "Lieut. Gen. (George E.) Stratemeyer, air commander, and (Vice) Admiral (Charles Turner) Joy, in charge of Naval operations" also favored the use of Chiang Kal Shek's troops. Whitney said Ridgway "sent a very strong message to the Pentagon through Gen. MacArthur, advocating use of those troops to strengthen our military position." MacArthur has estimated their number at about 600,000. Whitney said that, so far as he knew, none of the military leaders on the scene had changed their opinions in the meantime. Whitney said "... Gen. Ridgway, shortly after analyzing the situation, sent a very strong message to the Pentagon through Gen. MacArthur, advocating use of those troops to strengthen our military position after he had an opportunity to examine the military situation and reach his own estimate. "As far as I know, there has been no shift in the opinion of any military leader on the scene ..." Whitney said he did not know whether Ridgway ever received a reply. MacArthur, spending the day quietly in the Waldorf Astoria hotel, expected to review New York's loyalty parade Saturday afternoon. DR. TRUXAW SUBDIVISION Work began today on subdivision of Tract 1496 by Dr. J. W. Truxaw. A portion of the old Koeffler tract, it will include 16 lots south of Laverne st. and between Janss and Citron sts. averaging 63 by 111 feet. A southward extension of Resh st. from Laverne st. will bisect the subdivision and will end in a dead-end turn-around. Lots will not be improved, but will be sold piece-meal to builders. 'The Big Ones' Got Away - But There Is A Very Hot Reason Bill Troutman, Fran Elliott and John Slack, local anglers, didn't have to explain why they brought no fish home from a fishing expedition last weekend. They have, or had, evidence. About five miles south of Baker, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, the three piscators discovered that the rear of their panel truck was on fire. They stopped to give battle to the flames, but the fire had already gone beyond the point where they could control it. Lost in the fire were the truck, a 14-horse-power Evinrude outboard motor, a boat, all the fishing and camping equipment and some money Troutman had placed in the glove compartment of the truck. Troutman said he can't explain the origin of the fire, but thinks it might have been a short in the truck's electrical system. Cousin Defends Truman Honor, Punches Off Hat SPRINGFIELD, Mo., (AP) — Seventy-year-old Ralph Truman knocked off the hat of an insurance salesman who made a remark about President Truman yesterday. Ralph Truman, a retired major general, is the president's cousin. The incident followed a Chamber of Commerce directors' meeting. During the session civilian defense pamphlets telling what to do during an atomic bomb attack were passed around. Witnesses said Larry Eliffert, the salesman remarked, "they out to drop one of these on Old Harry." Truman, who attended the meeting, approached 35-year-old Eliffert afterwards and said: "You can't talk like that about the president." He followed through with a punch that knocked off Eliffert's hat. A bystander stepped between the men and they both walked away.