anaheim-gazette 1951-04-30

Possibilities Drew Pearson points out that Gov. Warren is a presidential possibility and, Pearson says, an invention could bring more wealth to Southern California. Please see Page 2. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM. One Fatality, Five Injured, In Car Crashes One dead and five injured represented the week-end traffic toll in Orange county, according to reports of the California Highway Patrol. Robert Charles Milligan, 19, of 111 S. Main, Placentia, was killed instantly when his car crashed headon with a car driven by Floyd F. Johnson, 37, of Hemet. The accident occurred Friday evening at 7:15 on Placentia-Yorba rd., near Jefferson st., Atwood. George F. Westover, 18, of 114 S. Main, Placentia, a passenger in Milligan’s car sustained cuts on the face and arms and was treated at Fullerton general hospital. Milligan’s body was taken to a Fullerton mortuary where an inquest is pending, the coronor’s office announced. Two were injured in minor traffic accidents which occurred within a period of 12 hours at the same location: Highway 101 near Orangewood. Always Drive Carefully DEMOLISHED in an accident is the automobile, above, which carried Robert Charles Milligan, of Placentia, to his death Friday evening. The accident occurred on Placentia-Yorba rd., near Jefferson st., Atwood. The car was hit head-on by a machine driven by a Hemet man. Anaheim Gets Another Half Inch Rain But the Season’s Total Is Still Short S. Main; Placentia, a passenger in Milligan's car sustained cuts on the face and arms and was treated at Fullerton general hospital. Milligan's body was taken to a Fullerton mortuary where an inquest is pending, the coronor's office announced. Two were injured in minor traffic accidents which occurred within a period of 12 hours at the same location: Highway 101 near Orangewood ave., south of Anaheim. Alice Gelss, 22, was injured in a collision at 1 a.m., Sunday between cars driven by Marie R. Hanes, 37, Santa Ana and William J. Geiss, Jr., 24, of Orange. In the other accident at the intersection, Saturday afternoon, Elizabeth Dodson, 26, Santa Ana, received minor injuries when a car driven by her husband, Howard, 32, collided with a building and stopped against a wire fence. Dodson had swerved to avoid collision (Continued on Page 6) Truman Asks 60 Billions For Defense WASHINGTON (P) — President Truman today sent Congress a $60,679,414,690 defense budget and said Russia's rulers have pushed the world "to the brink of a general war." The huge requested appropriation is for the United States' own military costs and to help arm its Allies. The message broke down in more detail the military estimates included in Mr. Truman's general budget, sent to Congress in January, for the fiscal year beginning July 1. In a letter to House Speaker Rayburn, accompanying today's estimates, Mr. Truman said: "If the Soviet Union chooses to unleash a general war, the free world must be in a position to stop the attack and strike back decisively and at once at the seats of Soviet power. "We believe that the best path to peace is through building combined defenses for the free world." DEMOLISHED in an accident is the automobile, above, which carried Robert Charles Milligan, of Placentia, to his death Friday evening. The accident occurred on Placentia-Yorba rd., near Jefferson st., Atwood. The car was hit head-on by a machine driven by a Hemet man. Anaheim Gets Another Half Inch Rain But the Season's Total Is Still Short Another half inch of rain fell at Anaheim during the week-end storm, bringing the season's total for this area to 7.93 inches as compared with 9.15 inches for the corresponding date last year. Rainfall measurements in various sections of the county were as follows: Storm Season Year Anaheim .50 7.93 9.15 Buena Park .37 6.92 8.70 Cypress .37 7.85 10.41 Fullerton .51 7.63 10.04 Garden Grove .47 7.34 8.69 Orange .52 7.36 10.18 Santa Ana .45 7.55 9.03 Yorba Linda .68 8.64 10.95 Costa Mesa .31 7.03 7.61 Hunt Beach .30 6.36 8.43 Herbert Hoover Says Kill RFC WASHINGTON (P) — Former President Herbert Hoover said today the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) should be liquidated, largely because its original purpose has become "submerged in support of risky business." He said "favoritism and corruption" have been demonstrated in its operation. Hoover, who recently urged that the RFC be abolished, was to appear before the Senate Banking committee to tell the reasons behind his view. In a statement prepared for the committee, he said: "I believe that the RFC should be liquidated. "I believe some facilities for loans in the small business field should be continued under other organizations." The RFC was created by Connolly. 16 Local People Visit Parker Dam Representatives of the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Board of Supervisors and others were guests last week-end on an inspection tour of Metropolitan Water District facilities arranged by E. P. Hapgood, Anaheim's director on the MWD board of directors. The group left Anaheim Saturday at 8 a.m., in a four-car caravan. The itinerary included visits to Lake Mathews, the Iron Mountain pumping plant, Parker dam and the Gene Reservoir and pumping plant. Sunday night was spent in Gene and the party returned Sunday evening. Those making the tour were Mr. Hapgood, Robert Boney, Ray Van Wagoner, L. N. Wisser, Preston Turner, Keith Murdoch, Robert Mungall, George Oelkers and Mark Stephenson, all city officials. E. W. Moeller, Warren Ashleigh, Adolf Schoepe and John Bovee represented the Chamber of Commerce. Mil Alway and Cliff Anliker represented the Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co., and Ralph McFadden the Orange county Board of Supervisors. Armed Forces Day Show at El Toro EL TORO—If current plans work out, the Armed Forces day open house at El Toro Marine Corps Air station will offer Orange county residents a variety of entertainment that will compete with the presentations of the Florenz Ziefeld. The El Toro extravaganza of July 1. In a letter to House Speaker Rayburn, accompanying today's estimates, Mr. Truman said: "If the Soviet Union chooses to unleash a general war, the free world must be in a position to stop the attack and strike back decisively and at once at the seats of Soviet power. "We believe that the best path to peace is through building combined defenses for the free world sufficiently powerful to insure disaster for the aggressors if they launch a new world war." The over-all figure was broken down into these sub-totals: $1,424,839,700 to pay for various projects Congress already has authorized. $56,179,414,690 of "new obligational authority"—meaning for direct expenditures and for letting of contracts for future payment. $4,500,000,000 to cover needs "for a large military public works program to be recommended soon for authorization." Mr. Truman noted that the amount of actual spending proposed for the next 13 months was not changed much from his January estimates. (Actual spending from the Treasury may lag far behind appropriations because it takes several years to fill some military contracts.) AUTOS COLLIDE Two automobiles involved in a collision at Lemon and Water sts., Saturday afternoon sustained the only damage resulting from the accident. Drivers of the cars were Paul Dreward Roddam, 881 S. Lemon st., Anaheim and Frank Michael Krysko of Santa Ana. SCHOOL PUBLICITY OK SACRAMENTO (P)—It's okay for school boards to publicize school activities, but that doesn't mean they should plug bond issue elections and such. A Senate committee has decided. Armed Forces Day Show at El Toro EL TORO—If current plans work out, the Armed Forces day open house at El Toro Marine Corps Air station will offer Orange county residents a variety of entertainment that will compete with the presentations of the Florenz Ziefeld. The El Toro extravaganza, of course, will be on a more "outdoor plane" than those of the noted showman. Plans now being worked out by members of a special staff appointed by Maj. Gen. W. J. Wallace show that a giant air show, parades, demonstrations of new Marine combat equipment ... and even an Aquacade will be a part of the first open house at this base since the beginning of the current Far Eastern war. (At the outbreak of the Korean trouble, tours and similar visits were cancelled for security reasons.) Also included in current plans is a program to open the old Lighter-than-Air Base to the public, allowing them to inspect the new 10-passenger transport helicopters which will make up the Marine Corps' first such squadron. It is not known as yet how many of the new machines will be at the recently activated air facility; at present only three helicopters have arrived. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2:30 p.m. today was 76. High for the previous 24 hours was 64 at 1 p.m. yesterday. Low was 50 at 6 a.m. today. State Library (X) Sacramento, Calif. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1951 Wind Features Weekend Storm, Boats Capsize Winds still whipped Southern California today after extremes of weather yesterday brought widespread trouble to small craft along the coast. One man was lost at sea. Numerous accidents to boats and barges were reported from coast areas where winds between 35 and 50 miles an hour were recorded. In foothill areas the wind was mixed with hail, snow, lightning, and rain. In the harbor areas scores of trees were toppled. Wind overturned the 165-foot fishing barge Elsie II off Huntington Beach. The bargemaster, Wade Joseph Showalter, 33, who lived aboard, was trapped in his cabin and drowned. Owners of the barge estimated the loss at $22,000. Fifty fishermen were marooned aboard a barge off Long Beach last night because rough seas prevented small boats from reaching shore. Half Inch Rain Still Short Local People Parker Dam Distatives of the City of Anaheim Chamber of Orange County Board Sitors and others were at week-end on an in-tour of Metropolitan District facilities arranged Kapood, Anaheim's dithe MWD board of diup left Anaheim Saturmum, in a four-car caraliner included visits withaws, the Iron Mounting plant, Parker dam the Reservoir and pumpSunday night was ene and the party reday evening. Making the tour were Rod, Robert Boney, Ray Rer, L. N. Wisser, PresKeith Murdoch, Robl, George Oelkers and enson, all city officials, eller, Warren Ashleigh, pee and John Bovee the Chamber of ComAlway and Cliff Anented the Robertshawtrols Co., and Ralph the Orange county pervisors. D Forces Day At-El Toro O—If current plans the Armed Forces day at El Toro Marine station will offer Orresidents a variety of out that will compete presentations of the field. Supreme Court Upholds Loyalty WASHINGTON (P)—By a 4 to 4 tie vote, the Supreme Court today upheld the government's right to fire without a trial federal workers suspected of disloyalty. The tribunal's action was taken in the case of Dorothy Bailey, who was thrown out of her $8000-a-year job in the U. S. Employment Service on a finding that "reasonable grounds exist" for a belief that she was not loyal to the United States. The finding Wind overturned the 165-foot fishing barge Elsie II off Huntington Beach. The bargemaster, Wade Joseph Showalter, 35, who lived aboard, was trapped in his cabin and drowned. Owners of the barge estimated the loss at $22,000. Flirty fishermen were marooned aboard a barge off Long Beach last night because rough seas prevented small boats from returning them to Belmont pier. A five-hour power failure occurred in western Orange county. Utility officials said winds toppled trees, their roots loosened by recent rains, onto power lines. Failure of traffic signals caused many minor traffic accidents. The power interruption which affected the area from Buena Park south almost to Huntington Beach lasted more than five hours. Its chief reaction came at the intersection of Lincoln ave., and Highway 39, west of Anaheim, where the traffic signals failed to operate and minor traffic collisions occurred. The power failure extended from 3:54 to 9:10 am. Hail turned to snow in Altadena. Mountaintops were coated with snow. A fall of six inches was reported at Big Bear and four inches at Lake Arrowhead. The 48-foot sailboat Argonaut was driven onto rocks at San Clemente Island but 14 persons aboard made the beach. Marines stationed on the island lowered ropes and hauled them up a 127-foot cliff to safety. The 156-foot barge "Dixie" ran aground near the state park at San Clemente Saturday night, (Continued on Page 6) City Hall Putting City Clerk Griffith Out of Circulation In a move to promote greater efficiency and less lost time due to interruptions, the City of Anaheim is providing City Clerk Charles Griffith with a private office just to the right, as one enters, of the present office. The new 14 by 18 foot office has a doorway already cut and will be redecorated inside. Formerly it was used as a combination meeting room and mimeograph department. Al Planting, contractor on the job, will have the new office ready for use within the next few days, Griffith said. OPS Hopes to Clip Dime Off Pound of Meat WASHINGTON (P)—The government has issued a new four-bladed order designed to trim-by Oct. 1—almost a dime a pound off the butter shop price of beef. The order begins working next month to clamp ceilings on the price of lime cottles. FLAMING KOREAN FRONT—Ya blast at reds within 300 yards of Imjin river in support of infant tide. Allied artillery today was co red drive—U.S. Army Photo via Marine 'Lands' On Back; Falls To TV Student The Marine had landed, but certainly didn't have the situation in hand, when Santa Ana police arrived by the civil affairs section of X Corps and the Red Cross.—(U.S. Army Photo via) Forces Day at El Toro If current plans the Armed Forces day at El Toro Marine station will offer Or residents a variety of that will compete representations of the held. Oro extravaganza, of be on a more "out- than those of the man. Plans now being by members of a spe- pointed by Maj. Gen. face show that a giant grades, demonstrations one combat equipment an Aquacade will be the first open house at once the beginning of Far Eastern war. At k of the Korean and similar visits for security rea- dled in current plans to open the old Air Base to the pub- them to inspect the anger transport hell- will make up the first such squadron, own as yet how many machines will be at activated air facility; only three helicopters BANKERS HEAR JORDON Bernard W. Jordan, vice-president and manager of The Southern County Bank of Anaheim, was a speaker at the April monthly dinner meeting of the Independent Bankers Association of Southern California held in Los Angeles Thursday night. The meeting featured a forum discussion of bank operating problems, with John N. Hunt, assistant cashier, The Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles, acting as moderator. Other representative bankers from this area in attendance were: R. Foster Lamm, Bert M. Wells, H. P. Atherton, Jr., Walter K. Thompson, and Wm Moore, all of The Southern County Bank. RITA SAYS ITS OVER NEW YORK (P)—Rita Hayworth, of Hollywood and Brooklyn, says her life as Princess Margarita, of Continental society, is at an end. OPS Hopes to Clip Dime Off Pound of Meat WASHINGTON (P)—The government has issued a new four-bladed order designed to trim-by Oct. 1—almost a dime a pound off the butcher shop price of beef. The order begins working next month to clamp ceilings on the price of live cattle, and wholesale and retail prices of beef. This won't affect the consumer then. But the announcement of the order, issued Saturday night, said retail prices will be cut from four to five cents a pound on Aug. 1, and again by the same amount on Oct. 1. The office of price stabilization (OPS estimated the new regulations will save the American public about $700,000,000 a year. Here are the four licks the price cleaver is due to deliver: 1. A 10 per cent cut in prices which slaughterers may pay the farmer for cattle. This goes into effect for accounting periods beginning on or after May 20. 2. Dollar and cents ceilings are fixed for wholesalers and retailers. Wholesale ceilings go into effect May 9; retail ceilings May 14. Butcher shops must post retail ceiling price charts, by grade and cut, by June 4. The price ceilings vary by areas. 3. Cattle prices to slaughterers are to be reduced an additional four and one-half per cent on Aug. 1 and by the same amount on Oct. 1. 4. On the same dates, retail beef price reductions of from four to five cents a pound will go into effect. Marine 'Lands' On Back; Falls To TV Student The Marine had landed, but certainly didn't have the situation in hand, when Santa Ana police arrived early today at the scene, Fourth st. and Santa Fe tracks, Santa Ana. The Marine, Cpl. Robert Spencer Backstrom, 21, of El Toro, had landed—on his back. A gentleman, James A. Key, 65, of R. 2, Box 347-A, Orange had put him there, and was holding him with a neat "Boston Crab" hold that would have delighted the TV mat fans. That, said police, was probably where Key learned it. As they received the story, Key was driving a stake truck along Fourth st., stopped for the boulevard stop sign at Grand ave., and was making a left turn on Grand toward Orange when his truck was stuck by a car driven by the young Marine. Corporal Backstrom, according to a following driver, Robert R. Mulhern, 622 Eastwood, Santa Ana had been driving erratically, and speeded the last half-block before reaching Grand ave., where he ran through the boulevard stop and collided with Key's truck. He failed to halt there and doubled back along Fourth st., he was pursued, and overhauled at the Santa Fe track. His wife Phyllis and their six-month-old son left the car and the scene before police arrived KETTE Weather S. Calif.—Scattered cloudiness to night and Tuesday. Warmer Tuesday. 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 128 os Pour It on Chinese prepare to Hold Seoul from Anaheim Korea-International at a Glance KOREA — Communist troops pour down from north in attempt to seize Seoul as May Day prize. Allied troops make stand north of city and lay down terrific artillery barrage in path of reds. Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet decides to defend South Korean capital but not to sacrifice men unnecessarily. Probing assault mark first phase of red attack. Censorship cloaks nearness of red approach. TEHRAN—Anti-British nationalists, with F. Mohammed Mossadegh as premier, ready to push for immediate nationalization of Iran's oil industry. West fears action will create economic chaos within Iran and imperil availability of Iran's strategic oil resources for defense of Western Europe. art of a shipment of clothing donated by the people of Hi-Y, is shown unloaded in front of a Korean civilian hospital line. Supervising the unloading is Capt. William Pres-Corps dental officer. The Anaheim shipment of clothing was distributed several days after the institution wasats. Korean hospital officials offered "our sincerest thanks Tri-Hi-Y group, for the collection of supplies. They will be our hospital." Also shown in the photo are supplies contributions and the Red Cross.—(U.S. Army photo) KOREAN FRONT—Yank 25th Division artillerymen reds within 300 yards of the Korean front south of the river in support of infantry comrades trying to stem redied artillery today was concentrating near Seoul to blunt—(U.S. Army Photo via Associated Press Wirephoto) The 'Lands' back; Falls Student marine had landed, but didn't have the situation when Santa Ana police and found Corporal Backstrom being subdued by Key. Police were told that Key had downed Backstrom once and then let him up after which they clashed again and Key, despite his supposed age handicap, tossed the Marine once more. The police arrived, and then TEHRAN—Anti-British nationalists, with F., Mohammed Mosaadegh as premier, ready to push for immediate nationalization of Iran's oil industry. West fears action will create economic chaos within Iran and imperil availability of Iran's strategic oil resources for defense of Western Europe. WASHINGTON — Senators to decide on closed or open hearings for inquiry into President Truman's reasons for firing Gen. MacArthur; best guess is that press and public will be barred. TOKYO — Artillery, warplanes and slashing tank raids hammered today at communist forces bearing down on Seoul, coveted by the reds as a May Day prize. Chinese masses streamed toward the shattered old South Korean capital which Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet announced his ground forces will defend. Censorship prevented correspondents from reporting how close the reds had come. The Pyongyang red radio said they were live to six miles away. Red troops were supported by (Continued on Page 6) Burglaries Net $175 in County Burglaries and petty thievery at various points in Orange county over the weekend netted a total of $175 in loot, according to sheriff's office reports today. Clothing valued at $57.50 was stolen from the car of Clifford McKinley, 537 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, while it was parked in front of the Beuna Park bowling alley Saturday evening. Thieves broke into the poultry pens of Minoru Nitta, 13121 Fairview st., Santa Ana, and stole chickens worth $48. The truck cafe, 8732 Santa Ana canyon road, lost $45 in cash from its cash drawer by burglar who either forced entry or waited inside until after closing time. The David M. Gross fruit stand at Crystal Cove, near Laguna Beach, was entered and looted of cigarettes, gum and candy valued The 'Lands' Back; Falls W Student Marine had landed, but didn't have the situation when Santa Ana police only today at the scene, and Santa Fe tracks. Cpl. Robert Spenstrom, 21, of El Toro, on his back. Man, James A. Key, 65, box 347-A, Orange had here, and was holding a neat "Boston Crab" would have delighted fans. That, said probably where Key received the story, Key was a stake truck along stopped for the boulevard at Grand ave., and a left turn on Grand range when his truck by a car driven by the one. Backstrom, according driving driver, Robert R. 22 Eastwood, Santa then driving erratically, and the last half-blocking Grand ave., where high the boulevard stop with Key's truck. He halt there and doubled Fourth street was overhauled at the track. Phyllis and their sR-son, left the car and before police arrived and found Corporal Backstrom being subdued by Key. Police were told that Key had downed Backstrom once and then let him up after which they clashed again and Key, despite his supposed age handicap, tossed the Marine once more. The police arrived, and then the Marine landed again. This time he landed in jail, charged with drunk driving. Assembly Votes To Outlaw Draw Poker in State SACRAMENTO (P) — The State Assembly voted 61 to 9 today to outlaw draw poker in California. It overpowered all attempts to alter the bill affended by Assemblyman Herbert R. Klocksiem (R-Long Beach) to drive poker parlors out of business in Gardenia and other cities. The measure now goes to the Senate. Action came shortly after the legislature finished its every 10-year task of redistricting the state. Dissident Democrats again spoke of a possible referendum. SPECIAL GENSUS SACRAMENTO (P) — Fast growing cities could use the federal government to count their population before the regularensus, under which sent to the Assembly floor. Purpose of the Senate-passed measure by Senator Luther Ginsburg (D-Vallejo) to enable such cities to claim a larger share of state gasoline and auto taxes. James Elmo Spear, Jr., Camp Pendleton Marine, was beaten and robbed of his billfold Saturday night by two hitchhikers he had picked up at a Seal Beach cafe while on his way to base from Long Beach. But the joke was on his two assailants, because his billfold was empty, but for his I. D. card and driving license. The two thugs, about 20 years old, made an excuse to stop the car at Salt Creek, South Laguna, and when Spear alighted they attacked and beat him. Besides the billfold they took the car keys, which were found later a short way from the car, according to a sheriff's office report. Navy Promotes Albert R. Leos Albert R. Leos, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernarda R. Leos of 907 N. Paulina st., Anaheim, was recently advanced to machinery pairman, third class. He is serving aboard the destroyer tender USS Yellowstone with the Atlantic Fleet. Leos entered the Naval service June 30, 1948 and received his recruiting at the U.S. Navy Training Center, San Diego.