anaheim-gazette 1951-05-01

Open House As part of Civic Progress Week in Anaheim, Kwikset Locks is holding "open house" on May 11. It is an interesting story. Please see Page 4. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANA Shakeup in Contained in SACRAMENTO (P)—A urging a vast shakeup of formla's state government handed to the legislature The 365-page study by the of an Assembly Interim con recommends the scrapping state agencies and the more others to streamline operation Chairman James W. S. (R-Salinas) of the commissional reorganization mented: “This report indicates the government today has been reliic of the past and drastical changes are badly need that its overall effectiveness compatible with modern time Highlights of the staff mendations: 1. Strip the Board of Education of liquor control and v job in a separate agency here a governor-appointed admitor. 2. Abolish the State Tr and Superintendent of Public structure as legislative office. LOTUS H. LOUDON Funeral rites for Lotus H. Loudon, 60, veteran Anaheim newspaper publisher, will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. from the Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars chapel. Entombment will be in Melrose Abbey Mausoleum with the Elks Lodge directing the rites. Mr. Loudon died yesterday afternoon of a heart attack at his home, 712 N. Clementine. Death came after an illness which confined Mr. Loudon for a long period. Mr. Loudon had played a leading role in Anaheim's business and civic affairs for more than a quarter century. He was president of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, 1930-1931; was active in Elks and Boy Scout work, among other activities, and played a part in many of the city's civic projects. His interests also extended to governmental functions beyond Anaheim. He was for seven years chairman of the parole board for Tehachapi women's prison, and in 1942, was a Republican candidate for Congress from the 22nd Congressional district. In August, 1923, Mr. Loudon acquired the Anaheim Bulletin. In December 1923 he took over the Anaheim Daily Herald, and, in May 1925, he acquired the Anaheim Plain Dealer, which he joined with the Bulletin. In 1931 he established the Santa Ana Bulletin which is now defunct. Born in Salem, Indiana, he was moved to Whittier at the age of nine, where he attended the public schools and later served as a "printer's devil" on the Whittier News. He attended the University of Southern California. While at USC, he worked part time on the old Los Angeles Tribune. Surviving him are the widow, Mrs. Hazel Loudon; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Taggart, of Anaheim; two sons, L. H. (Howard) Loudon, Jr., and Stanley Loudon, of Anaheim; four grandchildren; four brothers, and two sisters. Lost: Pet Monk Melvin Martin's pet monkey was stolen last night his cage outside of Martin's store at 6172 - Manchester Buena Park. The monkey, two years old weighing four pounds, is valued $118. He is described as gentle disposition, dark and light body with very black fur on top of his head. The wire attaching the muzzle had been cut by thief. TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. was 68. High for the previous hours was 70 at 3 p.m. day. Low was 49 at 6 a.m. OVERNIGHT CONSTRUCTION—Two days ago the Robertshaw-Fulton Controls Co. plant at Eucalyptus foundation surrounding an earth fill. Yesterday afternoon, as if by magic, the walls shown above there a month. The secret? Homer Wallace, Anaheim building in spector, explained that the sections weighing nine tons apiece and then are lifted into place by steam crane. The walls were OPS Extends Auto Ceilings WASHINGTON (P)—The government today extended indefinitely the present ceiling prices on passenger automobiles. The Office of Price Stabilization order also directed that manufacturers make reductions from charges for cars delivered without a spare tire and tube. The National Production authority sometime ago banned spare tires and tubes as equipment for new cars. OPS said with regard to the fifth tire. Manufacturers without a standard charge will take what they paid for the tire as of December 1 and whatever percentage mark up over cost applies to the entire car. They will use the amount Weather Goes On a Bender By The Associated Press It was the merry, merry month of May and nature's elements appeared on a merry-go-round, turning out a variety of weather. Snow fell in the Rocky Mountain states. It was like midsummer over much of the midwest and southward to the Gulf. There was cool weather in the west, parts of the Great Lakes region and in the North Atlantic states. Showers and thundershowers covered a belt from Minnesota and Iowa southward into Texas. There were dust storms in parts of the west. Heaviest snowfalls were reported in Montana. The falls measured four inches at Missoula and three inches at Kalispell. Snow (Continued on Page 7) She Apparently Doesn't Like Copies Mrs. Mae Blanche Weaver, housewife, 204 E. Tenth st., S. Ta Ana, decided she would where she pleased, and so go ticket from a policeman for walking in downtown Santa Ana. Then she decided she would t her own time to appear in court regardless of the time the ticket said. When she failed to appear ordered, the court issued a be warrant for her arrest, and policeman started to hunt her. She had given a wrong dress. They couldn't find her. Then Officer C. M. Boyd sped her at Fourth and Birch y terday. He apprehended her, told her to go with him to police headquarters. She flatly refus ANAHEIM GAZETE papar ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1951 Shakeup in State Government Contained in Assembly Report SACRAMENTO (UP)—A report charging a vast shakeup in California's state government was handed to the legislature today. The 305-page study by the staff of an Assembly Interim committee recommends the scrapping of some state agencies and the merger of others to streamline operations. Chairman James W. Silliman (R-Salinas) of the committee on governmental reorganization commented: "This report indicates that state government today has become a melo of the past and drastic structural changes are badly needed so that its overall effectiveness can be compatible with modern times." Highlights of the staff recommendations: 1. Strip the Board of Equalization of liquor control and vest the job in a separate agency headed by governor-appointed administrator. 2. Abolish the State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Local Building Drops in April Anaheim Building Inspector Homer Wallace this morning reported that building permits issued by his office during April totaled 52 at a value of $317,355. Of the total, 31 permits were issued for residences valued at $279,000. First permit issued in May went to Telliska and Davis contractors of 909 S. Lemon st., Anaheim for a $22,000 medical building to be constructed at 710 N. Los Angeles st. for Dr. John E. Miller, 222 E. Center st. The 46 by 52 foot building will have 12 rooms and will be constructed on a 52 by 149 foot lot. Wallace's month-end report showed that last month lagged considerably behind April, 1950, which had 62 permits worth Lost: Pet Monkey Melvin Martin's pet monkey, keeper, was stolen last night from a cage outside of Martin's paint store at 6172 Manchester blvd., Bena Park. The monkey, two years old and weighing four pounds, is valued at $8. He is described as gentle in position, dark and light tan with very black fur on the back of his head. The wire attaching the monkey to the cage had been cut by the ref. TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today is 68. High for the previous 24 hours was 70 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 49 at 6 a.m. today. Orange County Court Bill OK Orange county's inferior court reorganization bill has been passed by the State Assembly committee and given a "do pass" recommendation to that body, according to word received him on day. The measure, as it emerged from committee, carries a clause providing a salary of $9000 a year for judges of the two municipal court districts in the county which are established by the bill. The number of judgeships will be determined by the county Board of Supervisors. The legislation is in line with the inferior court reorganization (Continued on Page 5) BATTLE VETERANS—Two Korean youngsters who have raised their hands to protect their ears against cohesion and enemy-held positions south of the 38th Parallel in Korea mindful of the dangers lurking in their front-line playground before the Chinese reds launched their counterattack. May Day Sees Talk, Scuffles Around World LONDON (JP)—Communist and anti-red workers in Asia and Europe staged rival May Day peace parades today, but in Korea a furious United Nations air, land and sea barrage denied the Chinese reds the celebration they planned for Seoul. In divided Berlin, in Paris and in major Italian cities the Kremlinites and those opposing them vied for attendance of the workers on Europe's traditional labor day. Both groups keyed their rallies to a peace theme. In Korea, where communist armies had hoped to celebrate the international holiday with a reentry into the battered old capital of South Korea, Allied firepower appeared to be forcing the reds to shift their offensive toward the center of the peninsula. Paris was stagnated by a union-ordered holiday. Minor clashes The Apparently Doesn't Like Cops Ms. Mae Blanche Weaver, 43, of Newswife, 204 E. Tenth st., Sanana, decided she would walk the walls shown above were standing as if they had been broken, explained that the walls are pre-cast on the plant floor in downtown Santa Ana. The walls were poured two or three weeks ago. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) She told him she had other things to do. She told him plenty of other things, he said later. Officer Boyd ominously reached for the handcuffs. "If you'd like it better to go that way, that's the way I'll take you. But take you I will," he declared firmly. Mrs. Weaver accompanied him, without handcuffs. At headquarters she posted $10 bail. This morning she appeared before City Judge Ronald Crookshank, who fined her $5. $2,780,000 FREEWAY JOB SACRAMENTO (F)—The State Division of Highways today was authorized to advertise for bids on the $2,780,000 job of constructing 2.8 miles of the Santa Ana Freeway between Broadway and First st. in Santa Ana. 1700 in County Receive Pay Hike Orange county's new salary ordinance granting wage increases to nearly all of the county's 1700 employees was passed at a special session of the County Supervisors late yesterday in time for the measure to become effective June 1, following the customary 30 day period after passage. The ordinance which provides wage increases ranging from five to 15 per cent in the various employee classifications will increase the county payroll by an estimated $20,436 per month. It will be reflected in pay checks received by employees July 1 for their June service. SCHOOL DAMAGED Play equipment was damaged and a back door window was broken at the abandoned Broadway school last Sunday night by boys bent on malicious mischief. Anaheim police reported today. Police said one of the boys, who hacked play equipment with an axe, is known and will be interviewed. The other culprits are not known at this time. Pace Says Calls Are in Good Shape SACRAMENTO (F)—Season of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. back from Japan and Korea, California's 40th Division is full of spirits and good shape. Gov Warren reported today. The Army chief, in a letter to Warren, said he with many of the officers and of the California National Guard division as they debarked in kahama April 13. Pace wrote: "From General Huddleston down, the men appeared to be excellent condition and I sent feeling of real enthusiasm in to get on with their mission, a titude which was most inspired me and certainly, a great pliment to the state of California." Pace said he had its person (G-I) officer personally check area in which the 40th is housed and that the aldea found quarters "adequate." "I can assure you that we give this division the finest sible care within our means," said Warren replied to Pace today. "We in California are extremely proud of our 40th Division believe it is worthy of the confidence you have expressed." Governor said. The 40th was called to feed service late last year for occasion duty in Japan. WEATHER S: Calif.—Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with few scattered light showers over and west of mountains. Cooler Wednesday except southeast portion. Locally windy Wednesday. UT Water From Rivers Day' Drive Falters TOKYO (UP)—Communist troops preparing for a new attack in central Korea today cut off the water supply for rivers blocking their invasion route. The Han river dropped so sharply that United Nations engineers had to adjust pontoon bridges three times Tuesday. An Allied spokesman said the Chinese closed the sluice gates to the Hawachon dam in an effort to dry up the Pukhan and Han rivers. That would make it easier for red assault forces to cross. Censors prevented correspondents from saying how much the river had fallen. Simultaneously the reds shifted their forces to the central front after massed Allied militia youngsters who have become accustomed to the noises of war ears against concussion as "Leilani," an M-4 Allied tank, blasts a 38th Parallel in Korea. The raggedly-dressed boy appears unin their front-line playground. This picture, just released, was made their counterattack.—(U.S. Army Photo via Associated Press Wire. ING GUNS STAVE OFF SEOUL ONSLAUGHT—Allied artillery, warships and planes (arrows at left) laid a rolling barrage of shells to keep red communists away from Seoul. It now appears the reds will attempt to shift their massive weight to the central front (arrows).—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Pace Says California Guardsmen Are in Good Shape, High Spirits ROTARIANS FLOAT An Allied spokesman said the Chinese closed the sluice gates to the Hawachon dam in an effort to dry up the Pukhan and Han rivers. That would make it easier for red assault forces to cross. Censors prevented correspondents from saying how much the river had fallen. Simultaneously the reds shifted their forces to the central front after massed Allied artillery, Naval guns and record swarms of planes disrupted their plans for a May Day assault on Seoul. AP correspondent Nate Polowetzky described the buildup of red forces along the Chunchon-Hongchon invasion route as ominous. United Nations artillery roared out Tuesday night in an effort to break up some of the sed concentrations on this old central Korean battlefield. A heavily censored dispatch from Polowetzky said American artillery broke up two small concentrations. One was southeast of red-held Chunchon. The other was north of Hongchon, to which the U.S. First Marine division pulled back recently from Hwachon reservoir. There were no reports of ground action of any size on May Day either on the central front or in the west near Seoul, where the reds had hoped to celebrate their international holiday. Three Allied tank columns probed northeast of Seoul Tuesday morning in an unsuccessful hunt for reds. Only a few bodies remained in one sector where 1000 dead Chinese were seen Mon- (Continued on Page 5) Small Craft of T. J. Alexander Seen Capsizing An Anaheim fisherman, T. J. Alexander, was believed to have drowned yesterday when his small boat overturned off Crystal Cove. Friends standing on the beach said they saw his craft capsize and watched him disappear beneath the waves. Up to this time his body has not been recovered although the bridges three times Tuesday. Pace Says California Guardsmen Are in Good Shape, High Spirits SACRAMENTO (UP) — Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr.—just kick from Japan and Korea—says California's 40th Division is in high spirits and good shape, Governor Warren reported today. The Army chief, in a personal letter to Warren, said he talked with many of the officers and men of the California National Guard as they debarked in Yokohama April 13. Pace wrote: From General Huddleston on Lynn, the men appeared to be in excellent condition and I sensed a ling of real enthusiasm in them set on with their mission, an attitude which was most inspiring one and certainty, a great comment to the state of California." Pace said he had its personnel (U.) officer personally check the in which the 40th is being used and that the alde found the letters "adequate." He can assure you that we will this division the finest posse care within our means," Pace. Warren replied to Pace today. We in California are extreme proud of our 40th Division and have it is worthy of the conceive you have expressed," the governor said. The 40th was called to federal office late last year for occupa-duty in Japan. Rotarians Elect W. Fred Lavelle CORONADA (UP)—The new district governor of Southern California's 61 Rotary clubs today was W. Fred Lavelle, retired Covina oil man. He was elected at the annual convention here yesterday to succeed Bruce Watt of San Diego. Thomas Mullen of Santa Barbara declared in a convention talk that "inconsistency of U. S. foreign policy in Asia has destroyed American prestige among Asiatic peoples." The convention continues through tomorrow. Start Big Pasadena Bridge Thursday PASADENA (UP)—Construction of the Colorado street bridge—largest concrete bridge ever built by the State Highway department—will be started Thursday. The $6,000,000 six-lane span will be the first link in the proposed Colorado Freeway, linking Pasadena and Hollywood. Ground breaking ceremonies will be held on the east bank of the Arroyo Seco. A scale model of the bridge will be placed in a glass case for the benefits of "sidewalk superintendents" during the job. Seen Capsizing An Anaheim fisherman, T. J. Alexander, was believed to have drowned yesterday when his small boat overturned off Crystal Cove. Friends standing on the beach said they saw his craft capsize and watched him disappear beneath the waves. Up to this time his body has not been recovered although the searchers are still diving. T. J. Alexander, 36, has been living at the home of his mother Mrs. O. M. Stillians, 123 N. Resh st., since the death of his wife, Virginia McFarlan. His 15 year old son, Harold, is a student at AUHS. Mr. Alexander has been a resident of Anaheim for the past 30 years, employed at one time by the John Charles Craft Boat Works in Newport. He had since become an independent fisherman, working from his own craft. What's This? No LA Crime! LOS ANGELES (UP)—Everybody chipper today? It was a good night for sleeping. Crime, violence and other untoward incidents; such as fires, hit a point far below normal, checks showed today. There usually are 50 auto accidents. Last night there were 17. Hollywood and Lincoln Heights receiving hospitals usually handle a dozen calls each. Last night each had one. The fire department answered four alarms, less than a third of the nightly average. Police and sheriff's dispatchers reported the number of calls of all sorts was less than half of normal. How did you sleep?