anaheim-gazette 1951-05-16

Whither (Wither?) Anaheim is the center of a rich area. But, trends seem to indicate that factors contributing to a well-balanced community are flowing outward. What do you think? Please see Page 2. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM AKRON, O., May 18—ENGLISH MANOR OR MODEST HOME?—Salesman James N. Gape, left, has inherited an English estate worth nearly $250,000, but to get it, he must leave his modest Cuyahoga Falls, O., home, pictured here, and live in England permanently. Mrs. Gape, right, thinks the 1000 acres in Cambridgeshire, England, would be wonderful for the children, Davis, left, 7, and Grace, 5. But the Gapes have made no decision. (Associated Press Wirephoto) Would You Trade Your Home For an English Manor House? AKRON (P)—Would you move to England and live there the rest of your life for an estate worth nearly $250,000? Salesman James N. Gape of nearby Cuyahoga Falls has the chance, but can't decide. Neither can his wife. However his brother, Kenneth—next in line for the inheritance if James doesn't take it—already has made up his mind. "I don't want it and I don't think my brother does either," declared Kenneth, who lives in Detroit. "I don't want to be an English gentleman and do nothing but sit around and have tea and crumpets." What's more, he said, "I don't want my children to grow up where there's no incentive for advancement and where they can have only one egg a week." Both brothers work for the Jenkins Bros., a New York valve manufacturing firm. The estate was left to James by the brothers' British cousin, Mrs. Silbyl Gape. It includes 1000 acres of beautiful rolling land in Cambridgeshire, England, two Two Injured In Accidents Near Anaheim Two persons were injured in separate automobile accidents in the Anaheim area late yesterday, according to reports of the California Highway Patrol. Another driver of a truck escaped injury when a Southern Pacific freight train crashed against his truck near Tustin. Isaac D. Eisenstein, 64, Orange, received minor injuries when his stake truck overturned at 5:50 p.m. on Manchester blvd., south of Midway dr., southwest of Anaheim. Eisenstein said he had started to doze at the wheel and aroused to see that his truck was leaving the highway. He swung the wheel sharply back to the pavement and the truck upset, spilling its load along the highway. Collision between cars drives Draw Poker Foes Throw in Hands SACRAMENTO (P)—Defeated was written today across legislation to ban draw poker in California. Sponsors of the bill reluctantly tossed in their hand. The Senate Governmental Efficiency committee last night spiked the Assembly-passed measure intended to close down commercial poker parlors. District Attorney J. F. Coakley of Alameda, speaking for California law enforcement authorities declared flatly: "A vote against this bill is not vote for organized crime." But the committee sided with opposition witnesses who argue that cities which choose to license the poker clubs are well able to look out for themselves. Stud poker, and other gambling games, are illegal now. Draw poker, however, has been played openly since gold rush days. It was somehow omitted from the list of prohibited games. To Build a Bridle Path in SA River Construction of a five mile bridle trail along the bed of the What's more, he said, "I don't want my children to grow up where there's no incentive for advancement and where they can have only one egg a week." Both brothers work for the Jenkins Bros., a New York valve manufacturing firm. The estate was left to James by the brothers' British cousin, Mrs. Sibyl Gape. It includes 1000 acres of beautiful rolling land in Cambridgeshire, England, two manor houses and some securities. There is just one catch—the recipient must live in England the rest of his life. Both brothers are naturalized citizens and therefore would lose their U.S. citizenship by law after three years in England. James and his wife, just returned home two weeks ago from England where they inspected the estate. He says he's "by no means a rich man," but "it is hard to move (Continued on Page 5) ADS PAY OFF "I'm so thrilled," Mrs. Nina Bernick told the Gazette today. "On the second day my classified ad I got results. Please cancel it." The following ad was put in for three days and the second day satisfactory results were received: NEED ONE BEDROOM small house for mother, 7-year-old son and small house dog. Responsible party: Mrs. Nina Bernick, Anaheim 2299. An inexpensive add such as this in the Gazette can bring you the same happy results on anything you might wish to sell, buy, rent or what-have-you. Just call ANAHEIM 2206 or 7285 and an ad-taker will be happy to help you. Boys Take Tour Of City—From The Bottom Side Five boys, from 13 to 14 years old, yesterday took the subterranean tour of Anaheim via a storm drain. Police answered a call from the Allen Refrigeration Co., 1601 W. Broadway, reporting some boys in a manhole. Sgt. Alton Hoxie, investigating, removed the five boys from the manhole and discovered that they had entered a storm drain approximately a mile away in northwest Anaheim and had followed it to the manhole near Allen's. The boys were lectured by Lt. T. V. Taylor, at Anaheim Police station and then sent home to tell the whole story to their parents. To Build a Bridle Path in SA River Construction of a five mile bridle trail along the bed of the Santa Ana river from Hamilton st., Costa Mesa, to Wintersburg rd., was ordered by the county Supervisors yesterday at the request of an Associated Chamber of Commerce committee and representatives of riding clubs in the county. The riding clubs asked that the trail be built along the bank of the levee but the supervisors refused by 3 to 2 vote on the ground that the horses' hooves would tear the surface of the levee so that it could not be used by fire fighting equipment and county service cars. Martin Case Goes To Superior Court Preliminary hearing in the case of Oglee D. Martin was held yesterday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder. The charge was lodged against him following a razor-slashing attack by Martin on his estranged wife, Lou Rida Martin, May 8, at Mrs. Martin's home, 1227½ W. Lincoln ave. He was held to answer in Superior Court; Dept. 2; Santa Ana, on May 25, at 10 am. Ball remained at $10,000 and Martin was returned to his cell in Orange county jail. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 1951 Local School Board Campaigns Into High Gear, Election Friday With public interest at an unusual pitch, supporters of candidates for school board positions are now firing their heaviest artillery to get out the vote for their favorites. The election will be Friday, May 18, when voters select members of the Elementary School board and the High School board. Most of the heat centers on the Elementary School board election because of the recent controversy over the sudden dismissal of Superintendent Mel Gauer and the consequent efforts of citizens to effect a solution to keep Mr. Gauer in the school system. The Citizens committee which was largely instrumental in working out the details of creating a post of business manager for the expanding elementary school plant—a job to be filled by Mr. Gauer—has put two candidates in the elementary board elections. The citizens group is backing Mrs. Arthur Roquet and Rector (Rex) Coons, Mrs. Roquet will vie for votes with John B. Miner. Price Control May Get Axe By Congress WASHINGTON (AP)—The chairman of the Senate Banking committee says the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the wage-price controls it authorizes are in danger of rejection by Congress. "I want to warn the administration," Senator Maybank (D-NC) told Price Director Michael V. Disalle that "I do not know if The Citizens committee which was largely instrumental in working out the details of creating a post of business manager for the expanding elementary school plant—a job to be filled by Mr. Gauer—has put two candidates in the elementary board elections. The citizens group is backing Mrs. Arthur Roquet and Rector (Rex) Coons. Mrs. Roquet will vie for votes with John P. Mary, Jr., incumbent, for a sure position on the school board. Mr. Coons faces Dr. Cyril A. Smith for a position on the enlarged five-man school board—if it favorably voted upon. One of the propositions on the ballot would enlarge the school board from three to five members. If the proposal is favorably voted upon, Mr. Coons or Dr. Smith would fill one of the new positions. The other new position would be filled by the winner of the Mrs. Carrie K. Rogers—Gilbert T. Koehler—Norbert E. Faessel race. The Citizens committee does not have a candidate entered in the latter race. Mr. Koehler is running as an independent while Mrs. Rogers' vote would be linked with that of Mr. Mary and Dr. Smith, Mr. Faessel, who is employed in Los Angeles and whose children attend parochial schools here, would spread out public interest (Continued on Page 5) Mrs. Loudon-Files Termination Action Mrs. Hazel D. Loudon today had filed a petition in Superior Court at Santa Ana to terminate the joint tenancy interest of her husband, the late Lotus H. Loudon, Anaheim publisher, in the Loudon holdings. There were listed as 481 shares in the Anahelm Bulletin Publishing Co., the residence at 712 N. Clementine st., Anahelm, and two vacant lots in Silverado Canyon. Mr. Loudon's death took place April 30. TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m., today was 79. High for the previous 24 By Congress WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the Senate Banking committee says the Defense Production Act (DPA) and the wage-price controls it authorizes are in danger of rejection by Congress. "I want to warn the administration," Senator Maybank (D-NC) told Price Director Michael V. DiSalle, that "I do not know if there is going to be any extension." The present law expires June 30. Maybank's committee is holding hearings on President Truman's request that DPA be extended, broadened and strengthened. Maybank told reporters he has found "a lot of opposition" to renewal of the act, and "a surprising lack of public interest" in keeping it alive. County Employee Commits Suicide Daniel Max Waite, 67, of Silverado Canyon, oil deputy in the County Assessor's office, ended his own life at about 1 a.m. today when he fired a .38 calibre revolver bullet through his right temple while seated in his automobile back of the field office of the Mosier Oil Co., 19182 Main St. Huntington Beach. The body was found at about 8:30 today by two employees of the company, E. H. Wetzel and Pete Kemp. They also found a note in the car addressed to Coroner Earl R. Abbey, directing him where to find Waite's will and also requesting a private funeral and cremation. Domestic difficulties were believed responsible for Waite's suicide. He recently was divorced by his wife and there was said to have been negotiations over property settlement more recently. BASEBALL BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox pounded Chuck Stobbs and Paul Hinrichs hard during the first two innings today while trouncing the Boston Red Sox, 9-5. Walt Dropo accounted for all Bradley Is Center As to Whether Topics of Privacy WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate inquiry into Gen. Douglas MacArthur's dismissal was broken off today by a hot argument over whether Gen. Omar Bradley should tell about his private talk with President Truman. Bradley, chairman of the Jo Chiefs of Staff, refused yesterly to tell what he and Mr. Trump said to each other prior to the firing of the Far Eastern commander. Today, the White House said Mr. Truman does not want Bradley to do so. Nevertheless, some Republicans on the inquiry panel—made up of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relation committees—were insistent that Bradley should tell. While Bradley sat silently, the witness chair for more than two hours today, the Senate argued heatedly. Charges implicated and direct, of trying to plunge politics figured in the debate. In the upshot: 1. Bradley was dismissed as witness until Monday. 2. The Senators agreed to vote at 10 a.m. (BDT). Build a Bridle in SA River construction of a five mile trail along the bed of the Anaheim river from Hamilton to Mesa, to Wintersburg is ordered by the countyors yesterday at the re-an Associated Chamber commerce committee and represents of riding clubs in the riding clubs asked that the built along the bank of the but the supervisors re-3 to 2 vote on the ground horses' hooves would surface of the levee so could not be used by using equipment and councere cars. Bristin Case Goes Superior Court primary hearing in the case D. Martin was held yes-a charge of assault with weapon with intent to murder. The charge was against him following a ching attack by Martin estranged wife, Lou Rida may 8, at Mrs. Martin's 71% W. Lincoln ave. is held to answer in Court; Dept. 2; Santa May 25, at 10 a.m. Ball at $10,000 and Martin owned to his cell in Ornty jail. STRAWS ARE HERE AGAIN—Anaheim Councilman Oscar H. Heying, right, officially proclaimed and opened the Straw-hat Season in Anaheim yesterday at the clothing emporium of Walter Swanberger, left. Swanberger presented the councilman with a straw chapeau (on the house) and is shown above giving it the proper rakish slant. Gazette photo by Kreldt BASEBALL American League BOSTON (P) — The Chicago White Sox pounded Chuck Stobbs and Paul Hinrichs hard during the first two innings today while trouncing the Boston Red Sox, 9-5. Walt Dropo accounted for all but one of the Boston runs by homering twice against former Red Sox flinger Joe Dobson. While Bradley sat silently the witness chair for more than two hours today, the Senate argued heatedly. Charges implied and direct, of trying to play politics figured in the debate. In the upshot: 1. Bradley was dismissed as witness until Monday. 2. The Senators agreed to vote at 10 a.m. (PDT) tomorrow whether they should insist that the five star general tell them about his conference with the president. This left the course of the inquiry up in air for the immediate future, but stymied for the day at least. Atop the charges hurled in the committee room itself, Senator Fulbright (D-Ak.) told reporters on leaving that he fears publicans may be "trying to sotage" the whole inquiry into MacArthur's ouster. Fulbright told reporters: "Apparently things are no (Continued on Page 8) Aircraft Pay Rolls Climbing LOS ANGELES (P)—There are now 165,702 workers employed by West Coast aircraft manufacturers, 108,835 of them in Los Angeles county. The Aircraft Industries association, announcing the figures, said 130,000 workers were employed in aircraft manufacturing when the Korean hostilities began, and estimated that 191,000 will be working six months hence. The estimates made yesterday gave West Coast aircraft workers' wages for 1950 as $508,722,588 with Los Angeles county workers getting $327,438,805 of this. ZETTE Weather Mostly sunny Thursday but patchy early morning low cloudiness and fog coastal section. Warmer days. Chinese Pour From Hills May Be Expected Assault KOREA-INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE KOREAN FRONT—Red Chinese hit Allied lines with heavy artillery in walloping probing attacks indicating round two of spring offensive is about due. Allied officers predict it will come in full force by Monday's full moon if not earlier. Rugle-blowing reds strike east of Chunchon. U.N. troops withdraw. Ply American guns open up infiltrating heavy casualties on enemy. Reds also attack south of Yongda in Inje area forcing South Koreans to withdraw. They later counterattack and regain positions. HOME FRONT — Gen. Omar Bradley recalled to stand in Washington. He told Senate committee yesterday Gen. Douglas MacArthur's strategy would lead Bradley Is Center of Hot Argument to Whether He Must Disclose Topics of Private Conversations WASHINGTON (F)—The Senquiry into Gen. Douglas Arthur's dismissal was brokt today by a hot argument whether Gen. Omar Bradley tell about his private talks President Truman. Bradley, chairman of the Joint of Staff, refused yesterday what he and Mr. Truman do each other prior to the of the Far Eastern comr. Today, the White House Mr. Truman does not want to do so. Berthless; some Republicans in inquiry panel—made up of senate Armed Services and sen Relation committees—insistent that Bradley tell. Bradley sat silently initness chair for more than hours today, the Senators heatedly. Charges implied direct, of trying to play is figured in the debate. The upshot: Bradley was dismissed as a us until Monday. The Senators agreed to vote Ike’s Ladies’ Night Draws Good Crowd Annual Ladies Night dinner of the Orange chapter, Izank Walton league, drew about 100 persons to Villa Park hall last evening. Business proceedings were shelved for the evening, as a program of entertainment was presented for the wives and sweet-hearts of the Ikes. Music and comedy features were offered by the “Old Masters” from Tustin, directed by Russell Caldwell, former secretary of the Orange Community chamber of commerce and now a Tustin businessman. Appearing with him were James Gable, Phil Griset, William Nelson, Jr., and Harold Gimeno. Frank Nuslein acted as master of ceremonies for the evening. Mrs. Emma Kuechel was in charge of dinner arrangements. A motion picture, “These Fish Are Yours,” was an added feature, showing the fish conservation program of the strike east of Chunchon, U.N. troops withdraw. Pil American guns open up inflicting heavy casualties on enemy. Reds also attack south of Yongda in Inje area forcing South Koreans to withdraw. They later counterattack and regain positions. HOME FRONT — Gen. Omar Bradley recalled to stand in Washington. He told Senate committee yesterday Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s strategy would lead to all-out war with China indicating Russia is real enemy to face. ATLANTIC PACT—U.S. proposes Greece and Turkey be brought into North Atlantic Alliance. UNITED NATIONS—Sir Gladwyn Jebb, chief British delegate to U.N., predicts General Assembly will adopt far-reaching embargo against red China later this week. TOKYO, Thursday, May 17 (F) —Red troops poured out of the hills in attacks all along the eastern front of Korea Wednesday night. It was too early to tell whether it was the start of the expected red offensive, or new probing in force. They struck strong blows from Chunchon, 45 miles northeast of Seoul, eastward to the Sea of Japan. The attacks came not long after Maj. Gen. William Hoge, commander of the U.S. Ninth Corps, predicted the red offensive would open Friday. Hoge said his troops would welcome it. The general said if the Chinese follow their “previous pattern of attacking on the full moon, the blow should come soon. The moon comes full on the 18th of the month. That gives him two days.” (The World Almanac and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey say the full moon comes next Monday.) Allied intelligence officers said a striking force of 390,000 reds was ready for the signal to begin their biggest offensive of the war. One United Nations divisional officer said the communists “will have to do more probing” before the attack. “They are not too familiar with our defense lines.” Bradley sat silently initness chair for more than hours today, the Senators heatedly. Charges implied direct, of trying to play is figured in the debate. The upshot: Bradley was dismissed as a us until Monday. The Senators agreed to vote a.m. (PDT) tomorrow on whether they should insist that we star general tell them his conference with the tent. Left the course of the in-up in the air for the ime future, but stymied it day at least. The charges hurled in the tee room itself, Senator D-Arrk.) told report-leaving that he fears Rea may be "trying to sa- the whole inquiry into chur's ouster. Right told reporters: currently things are not Continued on Page 8 Aircraft Pay Hills Climbing ANGELES (P)—There are 65,702 workers employed at Coast aircraft manufact- 108,835 of them in Los county. Aircraft Industries associ- announcing the figures, said workers were employed in manufacturing when the hostilities began, and es- that 191,000 will be work-months hence. Estimates made yesterday, West Coast aircraft workes for 1950 as $508,722,589, Los Angeles county workers $327,438,805 of this. ASKS ADMINISTRATION Ben A. Cooper, Jr., of Lakewood Village, today had petitioned Superior Court in Santa Ana for letters of administration over the state of his father, Ben J. Cooper of Anaheim, who died May 8. The estate was valued in the petition at approximately $9000 in personal property. Heirs include the petitioner, the widow, Mrs. Julia S. Cooper, 1114 W. Chestnut st., and a daughter, Elaine J. Henry, 323 S. Indiana st., both of Anaheim. WALLET—NO CASH "L Dee" Bradford, 411½ N. Olive st., whose pocket was picked to the tane of $52 and his wallet last week-end, yesterday recovered his wallet, minus the cash. The wallet had been dropped in a mail box, was picked up by a carrier and was returned to Bradford by the Post Office. (The World Almanac and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey say the full moon comes next Monday.) Allied intelligence officers said a striking force of 390,000 reds was ready for the signal to begin their biggest offensive of the war. One United Nations divisional officer said the communists "will have to do more probing" before the attack. "They are not too familiar with our defense lines." Allied patrols reaching across the 10 mile wide no-man's land also probed continually into Chinese buildups. Deeper penetrations ran into artillery fire from self-propelled guns. A divisional spokesman said in (Continued on Page 8) Public Relations Not Paying off Adeline Ethel Parker, 31, public relations counsel, of Dana Point and Los Angeles, whose alleged illegal check writing has admitted her to several Southern California jails, according to Santa Ana police, was in the Orange county baskile today. She is accused of passing three checks in Santa Ana, aggregating about $75 in March. Santa Ana authorities stood in line awaiting their turn at prosecuting her, they said. She served 55 days in Los Angeles, then was brought to court in Long Beach and received a suspended sentence. Santa Ana officers picked her up there yesterday. She is held under $10,000 bail pending her arraignment in Santa Ana justice court. Checks were passed, allegedly by the prisoner, at the Alpha Beta market, Krieger's shoe store, and Daniger's gift and china store, it was stated.