anaheim-gazette 1951-05-14

Lowdown Drew Pearson is always there first with the inside story... he's the boy the politicians fear. In the Gazette daily. Please see Page 2. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL Commies May Be Starting Off New 500,000 Man Push TOKYO UP—Chinese red troops today expanded a threatening bridgehead across the Choyang river on the central Korean front despite the pounding of American guns. These forces northeast of Chunghon may spearhead a second spring offensive by the 500,000-man red army, expected in about 10 days. Elsewhere along the 100-mile front United Nations patrols probed no-man's-land with little opposition. However, two sharp clashes broke out on the western front. One American task force ran into a Chinese ambush and pulled back after a determined battle. The second prolonged fight began when an armored American outfit ambushed a Chinese patrol. For the first time in the war U.N. forces are getting a small but steady trickle of Chinese deserters, AP correspondent John Fast Fingered Woman Lifts Man’s Wallet A fast-fingered unidentified woman and her male companion relieved "L Dee" Bradford, 71, 41½ N. Olive st., of $52 m bills and some change Saturday when they stopped their car in the vicinity of, Adele and Olive sts. to ask the victim some directions. Bradford told police he walked over to the car to answer the woman who asked for directions to an address that Bradford said he couldn't understand. When he could offer no help the woman ran her hands across his chest, asking if he had any pains from his heart. He said “No,” and walked on. He had just about arrived downtown when he felt for the wallet in his right shirt pocket. AIDS ANAHEIM YOUTH—Re contractor is shown with mer board their new ship, the Lions and Rotary clubs. Coo directors of the Lions club, with a new spot-lite for their Shown left, mate LeRoy Heynzen and yoeman Bob Owste the Navy as surplus and this time by service club member the Scouts. One American task force ran into a Chinese ambush and pulled back after a determined battle. The second prolonged fight began when an armored American outfit ambushed a Chinese patrol. For the first time in the war U.N. forces are getting a small but steady trickle of Chinese deserters. AP correspondent John Randolph reported from this front. The deserters, often showing up with surrender leaflets, include some officers. The reds appeared to be avoiding strong contact while rushing fresh troops into buildup areas on the west and central fronts. Bad weather screened their movements Monday. AP correspondent George McArthur reported the Chinese deepened their penetration below the Choyang river despite a thundering American artillery barrage. There was little fighting between opposing infantrymen. The bridgehead poses a flanking threat to Chunchon, key to rail and road networks, 45 miles northeast of Seoul. Strong enemy units were massing north of the river and between Kumhwa and Hwachon above the 38th Parallel. Allied pilots hunting through the rain clouds reported reds steadily filtering southward. One U.S. F-80 Shooting Star crashed behind communist lines. The 5th Air Force said the pilot was killed. Airmen reported more than two divisions, roughly 15,000 men, were concentrating north of Chunchon. "The capability for a red attack seems to be increasing daily" in this sector, correspondent McArthur reported. The other main buildup was on the west central sector, north and northeast of Seoul. Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, U.N. ground commander, inspected front line positions in that sector Monday. He found his men quietly confident they could stop the communist offensive when it comes. Bradford told police he walked over to the car to answer the woman who asked for directions to an address that Bradford said he couldn't understand. When he could offer no help the woman ran her hands across his chest, asking if he had any pains from his heart. He said "No," and walked on. He had just about arrived downtown when he felt for the wallet in his right shirt pocket and discovered it was gone. Besides the money, the wallet contained identification papers. Police could get no good description of the man and woman, except the woman was about 55 and the man about 50. Blows His Top Punching Auto Louis L. Castillo, 22, Marine from El Modena, was jailed yesterday afternoon in Santa Ana after he allegedly smashed his fist through the window of an automobile belonging to Robert C. Munoz, 1432 W. Fourth St., Santa Ana. Santa Ana police found a law to cover things like that—Sec. 504-A of the vehicle code. Castillo also kicked the automobile, after breaking the window. He wasn't mad at the automobile, however, police explained. He was mad at its owner's brother, Edward Munoz, with whom he had been fighting in a pool room. Louis's brother and a third man had engaged Edward Munoz in the brawl, one of them whacking Edward with a billiard cue, after which he retired in bad order and post haste. He sent the car keys back to a friend at the pool hall, asking him to bring Edward the car. When the friend started to drive the car away, Louis Castillo interfered, police said, and smashed the car window. APPROVE CHICKEN RANCH Application of E. E. Turner for a permit to establish a chicken ranch on Culbertson drive, north of Orange ave., in the west Anaheim area, was approved by the county supervisors Tuesday for final decision. Similar action was taken on the application of C. D. Mick for a contractor is shown with merchant aboard their new ship, the Lions and Rotary clubs. Coordirectors of the Lions club, with a new spot-lite for their Shown left, mate LeRoy Hepnerzen and yoeman Bob Owston the Navy as surplus and thus time by service club members the Scouts. Two Die in Cold Day Weekend Weekend traffic accidents in orange county killed two men, youth and an elderly man, residents of Northern Orange county, and injured 14 persons the California Highway Patrol reported today. The dead are Serato Cuevas, 19, of Stanton, and Jesus Trejo, 70, of Placentia. Mr. Trejo was walking alley Jolla ave., near Blue Gum east of Anaheim, when he struck and fatally injured H Saturday night by an automobile driven by Robert E. Cisneros, 26, of Placentia. The victim was dewhen he arrived by ambulance at Fullerton hospital. Cuevas also died enroute to Orange County hospital after a car collided with the car of Mauel M. Mujica, 23, also a resident of Stanton, early Sunday morning. The crash took place on Katerd r. near the Pacific Electric crossing. Receiving minor injuries is the same accident were Mujica and a passenger in the Cuevas car Albert Aguilar, 23, of Stanton They were taken to Orange County hospital. David J. Galvan, 28, 1020 Broadway, Anaheim, received final treatment for injuries received early Sunday on Coast Hwy south of Laguna Beach, where he car ran off the road and struck a telephone pole. Greg Main, 6, of North Hollywood wood suffered possible major injuries in a collision between cars driven by his father, Kenneth V Main, 28, and Rosa Lee Corbin, 28 of Los Angeles. The collision which also involved a third car The other main buildup was on the west central sector, north and northeast of Seoul. Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, U.N. ground commander, inspected front line positions in that sector Monday. He found his men quietly confident they could stop the communist offensive when it comes. STRUCK BY AUTO Arthur Timothy Stewart, 71, 110 N. Lemon st., was injured slightly in the left leg at 12:30 this morning when he was struck by a car driven by Bertha Maud Pribek, Riverside, as he was crossing Los Angeles st. at Center st. He was taken to the Anaheim hospital for treatment. APPROVE CHICKEN RANCH Application of E. E. Turner for a permit to establish a chicken ranch on Culbertson drive, north of Orange ave., in the west Anaheim area, was approved by the county supervisors Tuesday for final decision. Similar action was taken on the application of C. D. Mick for a cabinet shop on Orangethorpe blvd., near Nicklett ave., north of Anaheim. TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 71. High for previous 24 hours, 70 at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Jesse Thomas Switches Plea In Letbetter Murder Case The State of California settled its criminal account with Jesse Vernon Thomas, 38, of Garden Grove, tbday for a plea of guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of his employer, Charles William Letbetter, 38, of Yorba Linda, Apr. 7. The murder charge, on which Thomas was scheduled to start trial next Monday in Superior court at Santa Ana was dismissed. Thomas, through his attorney, Ronald Tiday of Garden Grove, withdrew his previous plea of not guilty to the murder charge and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of manslaughter. He applied for probation and hearing was set by Judge Kenneth E. Morrison for May 25. Thomas appeared in court this morning with his left arm in a sling, having been shot with a .22 caliber rifle by Letbetter after the stabbing, while Thomas was at the telephone in the Letbetter house, summoning an ambulance for Letbetter. The latter died a few minutes after he shot Thomas. Thomas had stabbed him in the jugular vein with a fish knife while they were standing in front of Letbetter's house late at night, Thomas having brought his wife and three children to the Letbetter home to "have it out" with Letbetter, who, Thomas claimed, was paying attentions to Mrs. Thomas. Odra Chandler Wins Election Odra "Chuck" Chandler, former local resident, now living at 583 W. 74th st., Westchester, Los Angeles, has been elected President of Loyola Law School Student Body association. He will take the State Bar examination in October 1952. "Chuck" Chandler has many friends in Anaheim. He was an employee of the Anaheim Post Office for nine years. Hg graduated from Fullerton Junior college, then attended Loyola university before starting to Loyola Law school. During 1942-45 Chandler served with the USN Sea Bees and Boatswain's Mate, f.c. A recipient of the Purple Heart he was confined in Mare Island hospital for six months. Mr. anw Mrs. (Fern) Chandler have two children, Jimmie, 13 and Judy, 9. ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 14, 1951 Marshall Say Ideas Upset WASHINGTON (UP)—Secretary of Defense Marshall testified today he fears adoption of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Korean war proposals would seriously affect Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's European defense plans. Winding up seven days of testimony on MacArthur's ouster, Marshall also said: He believes Eisenhower supports President Truman's limited Korean war program. Administration military leaders—including Gen. Matthew B. Bidgway, in his understanding—present a solid front in support of the president's plan and in opposition to MacArthur proposals for blockade of China, bombing of Manchurian bases and use of Chinese nationalist troops. ANAHEIM YOUTH—Rector L. (Rex) Coons, local building contractor is shown with members of Anaheim Sea Scout Ship 280 board their new ship, the Rotoleo, co-sponsored by the local unions and Rotary clubs. Coons, committeeman from the board of directors of the Lions club, is shown presenting the Sea Scouts a new spot-lite for their ship, soon to be placed in the water. Down left, mate LeRoy Herner; Officer of the Deck, Steven Knutte; and yoeman Bob Owston. The Rotoleo was obtained from Navy as surplus and through hundreds of hours of donated time by service club members, has been rebuilt for sea duty with Scouts. Two Die in County Mother’s Day Weekend Auto Accidents Weekend traffic accidents in Orlando killed two men, a woman and an elderly man, both victims of Northern Orange County Highway Patrol real-time today. The dead are Tony Cuevas, 19, of Stanton, and Trejo, 70, of Placentia. Trejo was walking along Villa ave., near Blue Gum st., of Anaheim, when he was fatally injured late Friday night by an automobile hit by Robert E. Cisneros, 26; Centia. The victim was dead the arrived by ambulance at Harton hospital. Was also died enroute to the County hospital after his collision with the car of Manuela Mujica, 23, also a resident of Monton, early Sunday morning. Crash took place on Katella car the Pacific Electric cross-receiving minor injuries in some accident were Mujica passenger in the Cuevas car, Aguilar, 23, of Stanton. We were taken to Orange County hospital. Ed J. Galvan, 28, 1020 E. Way, Anaheim, received first treatment for injuries receivably Sunday on Coast Hwy. Of Laguna Beach, where his son off the road and struck phone pole. Main, 6, of North Holly-suffered possible major injury in a collision between cars by his father, Kenneth W. 28, and Rosa Lee Corbin, 28, Los Angeles. The collision, also involved a third car. Mrs. Van Buren Killed by Auto Mrs. Rose Van Buren, formerly of Anaheim and now a resident of Oceanside and her mother, Mrs. Wood, were struck and killed by an automobile last night in Oceanside, as they were walking home. The Van Buren’s owned the Van Buren Linoleum shop here in Anaheim before they moved about two years ago. Their former residence was on Philadelphia st. Mrs. Van Buren leaves a daughter from Anaheim, Mrs. Thomas Fisher of N. Resh st. More details and funeral announcement will follow later. Burglars Loot Doctor's Office The office of Dr. John W. Truxaw, 889 S. Los Angeles st., was burgled yesterday between 12:30 and 1 p.m. The burglar or burglars obtained $71 in cash from the doctor’s desk, but left checks and overlooked $23 in cash lying beneath the doctor’s appointment book. Entry was gained by breaking a small hole in the glass of the door to the office and the roll-top desk was pried open with a small screwdriver. Dr. Truxaw said just before the time of the burglary a man identified He believes Eisenhower supports President Truman’s limited Korean war program. Administration military leaders—including Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway in his understanding-present a solid front in support of the president's plan and in opposition to MacArthur proposals for blockade of China, bombing of Manchurian bases and use of Chinese nationalist troops. MacArthur testified 10 days ago that it was his understanding that Ridgway, his successor in the Far Eastern commands, had similar views to his on how the Korean war should be conducted. He said he thought other military leaders there also agreed with him. Senator Lyndon Johnson (D-Tex) asked Marshall if the adoption of MacArthur proposals “would require adjustment of General Eisenhower’s plans and would seriously affect those plans?” “We fear that it might,” Marshall replied. When recessing today's session of the Joint Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, Chairman Russell (D-Ga) announced that Gen. Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the witness tomorrow. He said it was possible, however, Marshall might be called back later for still more testimony. In today's testimony, Marshall again told the Senators Russia has made “sizeable increases” recently in her military garrisons in the Korean area. He also emphasized repeatedly, as he has before, that he fears adoption of the MacArthur program might bring Russia into the Korean fighting and extend it to a world wide conflict. Marshall contended, too, that there were serious doubts that MacArthur’s program would—as MacArthur contends — lead to quick defeat of the Chinese communists. Senator Johnson, who raised the question of the affect on Eisenhower's plans if MacArthur's proposals were adopted also asked if it was not true that all militaries brought a reduction of seven cents a pound. Most butchers were reluctant to say just what the gen- change amounted to. Some pr- were up some down, some changed. The general average... Treatment for injuries received by Holly Sunday on Coast' Hwy. of Laguna Beach, where his off the road and struck phone pole. Main, 6, of North Holly-suffered possible major injury in a collision between cars by his father, Kenneth W. 28, and Rosa Lee Corbin, 28, Los Angeles. The collision also involved a third car driver was not identified. Place on Manchester blvd. atlantian ave., northwest of m. A car driven by Clarence Smith, 56, Orange, was forced (Continued on Page 3) U.N. Group Votes Embargo On Red China UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. (AP)—The United Nations sanctions committee today voted a worldwide ban on shipments of war goods to communist China. The vote was 11 to nothing, with Egypt abstaining. The sanctions group, formally known as the Additional Measures committee, is a nation body set up to consider punishment of red China for her intervention in Korea. The committee's vote is only the first step toward imposition of the worldwide embargo. Countries voting for the proposed embargo were: the United States, Britain, France, Australia, Canada, Belgium, Brazil, the (Continued on Page 4) LLOYD R. SCOTT DENIED NEW TRIAL Lloyd Raymond Scott of Anaheim was denied a new trial last Friday, following his conviction of receiving stolen property and contributing to the delinquency of two minors. Superior Judge Raymond Thompson, who presided over the jury trial of charges that Scott had disposed of tools and a motor which the two boys had stolen from the Clarence Mauerman ranch on Katella road, west of Anaheim, rejected the plea for another trial. Defense Attorney Lloyd Verry argued that the guilty verdict was not supported by the evidence and that the court had made an error in refusing to give certain instructions to the jury, which the defense submitted. After the court ruled against a new trial, Verry filed an application for probation on Scott's behalf. Hearing was set for May 25. Marshall contended, too, that there were serious doubts that MacArthur's program would—as MacArthur contends — lead to quick defeat of the Chinese communists. Senator Johnson, who raised the question of the affect on Eisenhower's plans if MacArthur's proposals were adopted also asked if it was not true that all military commanders think that "the programs and policies that we are now carrying out in Korea is the most prudent and wise policy that this government could carry out under the circumstances?" (Continued on Page 3) Legislature Roundup By The Associated Press Retail price cellings go into effect on beef today—but do count on general price-slashing your butcher shop. Some of the new beef prices will be higher, some lower, so unchanged. Many stores have found the new (Continued on Page 6) Assembly holds up action three cent a pack cigarette—may vote this afternoon. Senate Finance Committee trial billion dollar state budget nearly $7,000,000, including $340,000 for child care centers. Assemblyman Augustus F. Hawkins (D-Los Angeles) proposes legislation to prohibit counts from hiring lobbyists. By hard-fought 41 to 36 votes Assembly passes bill restricting time-off given workers so they can go to the polls on election day. Governor Warren signs b setting Dec. 10, instead of Dec. as delinquent date for payment first installment on proper taxes. ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear tonight and scattered cloudiness east portion Tuesday. Continued cool and windy today but decreasing winds and slightly warmer Tuesday. All Says MacArthur's Upset European Plan ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME'—Gen. Douglas MacArthur, stylishly attired in a grey suit and a grey fedora, is accompanied by Mrs. MacArthur as they leave their hotel for the Polo Grounds in New York to watch the Giants-Phillies game (May 12). The five-star general was in civilian clothes for a public appearance for the first time since 1940. Meat Prices Hit Ceiling, New Controls LOS ANGELES (AP)—Southern California meat prices and house prices virtually hit the ceiling due to new OPS maximum prices into effect on beef items, varying effect. While the buyer might be able to save cents on a rib roast, hammer which had been selling at a pound raised in some prices, to the new 65-cent cellar some of the larger markets, ever, the new ceilings on T-shirts and porterhouse steaksight a reduction of several a pound. Butchers were reluctant to just what the general amounted to. Some prices up, some down, some unchanged. The general average will take me out to the ball game'—Gen. Douglas MacArthur, stylishly attired in a grey suit and a grey fedora, is accompanied by Mrs. MacArthur as they leave their hotel for the Polo Grounds in New York to watch the Giants-Phillies game (May 12). The five-star general was in civilian clothes for a public appearance for the first time since 1940. Snow Storm Holds Anglers LOS ANGELES (AP)—Posses today found one missing fisherman and continued the search for another trapped by a surprise snow storm in the Lake Arrowhead region. Henry De Hoag, 33, of Los Angeles, was found safe, but cold and hungry, sheriff's officers reported. Still missing was Harry Martin, 30, Downey. The unheralded storm brought up to eight inches of snow to the mountains and more than an inch of rain to lowlands. It was still snowing this morning at Lake Arrowhead and there was more than five inches on the ground. Snow Valley reported eight inches, Big Bear six and Crestline and Camp Angelus four each. The Angeles Crest highway in the San Gabriel mountains was blanketed with up to three inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. There was five inches of snow. Little Moisture Falls Here in Night's Storm Anaheim received .07 of an inch of rainfall in a short storm about midnight last night, making a total of 8.02 inches for the season, as compared with 9.27 inches for this date last year. The precipitation varied considerably in different locations of the county, where the following measurements were reported: Storm Season Year Anaheim .07 8.02 9.27 Buena Park .07 6.99 8.70 Cypress .04 7.89 10.41 Fullerton Trace 7.20 10.04 Garden Grove .02 7.36 8.87 La Habra .25 9.72 10.35 Yorba Linda .49 9.13 11.01 Orange .03 7.39 10.18 Santa Ana Trace 7.51 9.09 Paul Mantz; Air It was still snowing this morning at Lake Arrowhead and there was more than five inches on the ground. Snow Valley reported eight inches, Big Bear six and Crestline and Camp Angelus four each. The Angeles Crest highway in the San Gabriel mountains was blanketed with up to three inches of snow. There was five inches of snow on the Rim of the World highway. The Weather Bureau reported the storm "originated at the top of the atmosphere, sneaked in on us and fouled things up." The Bureau forecast more showers in desert and mountain areas. The fisherman, Harry Martin, 30, Downey, and Henry De Hoag, 33, Los Angeles, were members of separate groups fishing along Deep Creek, north of Lake Arrowhead. The two men failed to show up when the unexpected storm forced the rest of the fishermen to cover. Friends told sheriff's deputies the two carried no food or blankets. The storm brought 1.20 inches of rain to San Bernardino and 2.40 to Los Angeles. Deluges of near cloudburst proportions were reported at some points. Police here reported the traffic accident rate jumped to five times normal during the height of the storm. All mountain highways remained open, although highway patrolmen said chains are required at higher elevations. Meantime, weather experts scanned records to learn just how "unusual" is snowfall this late in the year in balmy Southern California. Paul Mantz; Air Speedster, Plans Move to County Plans by Paul Mantz, noted speed filier, to establish his headquarters, a hangar and an aeronautical museum at the Orange county airport, were announced today by Manager William Nichols of the airport. Mantz, he said, had obtained a 10-year lease on space for his operations at the airport. Terms of the lease, effective May 15, provide for payment of $50 per month to the county, also 10 per cent of gross admission fees to the museum. Mantz, who resides on Balboa Island, will conduct charter flights from the airport and handle contract work for the motion picture industry. BESET BY GANG Fortunato P. Ramos, 12541 Hill st., El Modena, who appeared at Santa Ana police headquarters with face and lips battered and swollen, said that he had been set upon by six youths at Fourth and Ross sts., in downtown Santa Ana, at 2:30 a.m., today. Ramos said the gang piled out of an automobile that stopped beside him, and gave him a beating. He denied recognizing any of them.