anaheim-gazette 1951-05-24

Ladies There is plenty to interest you ladies in "Home-Makers' Forum." Make it a regular reading habit. Today, Page 4. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Truman Asks 8½ Billion for Foreign Aid Program to Stop Red World Conquest Hopes WASHINGTON (UP)—President Truman asked Congress today to vote a vast new foreign aid program costing $8,500,000,000 to help thwart "communist dreams of world conquest." Of the total, $6,250,000,000 will go to strengthen the defenses of this country's friends around the world, Mr. Truman told Congress. He said the money is needed as part of a plan to build up within Russia "internal pressures" which will cause Soviet leaders to abandon their policy of aggression. "It is too early to predict how or when this policy will change," he said in a special message sent to Capitol Hill. "But this program of mutual security will help to bring about such a change. "It is certain that the united vigor and co-operative action of the free world can produce such results if act in time. 10:680 Killed In Korea, Says General Bradley WASHINGTON (UP)—Gen. Omar Bradley told Senators today he thinks President Truman was right in firing Douglas MacArthur but the "method" of doing it "probably could have been handled better." This implied criticism of the summary fashion in which MacArthur was dismissed came at a session with Senate investigators in which Bradley also: 1. Disclosed that total U. S. casualties in Korea—both battle and non-battle—total 141,955. Will cause Soviet leaders to abandon their policy of aggression. "It is too early to predict how or when this policy will change," he said in a special message sent to Capitol Hill. "But this program of mutual security will help to bring about such a change. "It is certain that the united vigor and co-operative action of the free world can produce such results if act in time, time. "No system based on slavery and terror can long withstand the tremendous human energies that are released by the advance of freedom." Mr. Truman said that for the time being emphasis must be placed on building up the free world's defenses to "put a stop to the Kremlin's hope of easy conquest." But economic aid is needed, too, he added, because "growing prosperity in the free countries will frustrate Soviet political warfare." "In these circumstances," the (Continued on Page 4) Did You Know? Living Costs Are Levelling WASHINGTON (AP)—The sharp 10-month living cost spurt is dying down and a government expert forecast today a period of at least temporary stability. Ever since the June outbreak of war in Korea, the official cost-of-living index had been leapfrogging ahead every month. But yesterday's index for mid-April showed only an upward flicker over mid-March. In fact, by one alternate formula it stood stock still. Ewan Clague, commissioner of Labor statistics whose agency conducts the economic temperature-taking reflected in the index, told a reporter there was no question but that living costs have levelled off. "It's relatively quiet on the price front generally, with no signs of a basic shift, even on the basis of later than our mid-April figures," Clague said. "We'll probably have a stable situation for a while at least un- Labor statistics whose agency conducts the economic temperature-taking reflected in the index, told a reporter there was no question but that living costs have levelled off. "It's relatively quiet on the price front generally, with no signs of a basic shift, even on the basis of later than our mid-April figures," Clague said. "We'll probably have a stable situation for a while, at least until we see what food prices are going to do as the new crops come in." Orange Countians Invest in Bonds $226,188.06 was invested in U.S. Defense bonds in Orange county during April, it was announced today by Harry L. Hanson, county defense bond committee chairman, in the regular treasury monthly report on bond sales. Series E bond purchases totaled $164,588.06. Series F and G sales reached $61,600.00, for a sharp gain of $27,430.00. Since the first of the year, residents of Orange county have invested $1,078,626.44 in all classes of defense bonds. Hanson stated that Series E sales in $25 and $50 denominations accounted for all but a small part of the total sales figure. BASEBALL WASHINGTON (F)—Cleveland supported Bob Feller's two-hit pitching with a 19-hit barrage which buried Washington, 16-0 today. The victory was Feller's fifth against one defeat. BLOOD DRIVE AIDES—Shown above planning the final phases of the Red Cross Mobile Unit blood drive are Dr. Warren Hollingsworth, standing, Junior Chamber of Commerce president-elect, and Bob Heinz, Jaycee publicity chairman. The local Jaycee is sponsoring the local campaign as the national organization does with the entire Red Cross blood program. Dr. Hollingsworth reminded Aanheimers today that the mobile unit will be at the Ebell club from 2 to 7 p.m. tomorrow. Reservations may be made by prospective donors by calling Red Cross headquarters, Anaheim 2065. (Gazette photo by Kreldt) ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1951 Memorial Day Speaker Body of Pat Found; Case T McCracken, F Candy Used to Lure Children At Santa Ana Today Santa Ana police arrested one man and are investigaging reports of two other cases of children being molested by men about 60 years of age who had in each case offered the children candy. famous Navy Chaplain, n (ChC) William A. MaUSN (ret.) will be the real speaker at the Ameriregion-VFW sponsored Meheim Cemetery on Wednesday morning, May 30. The former Fleet Chaplain retired recently after more than 30 years service, and was assigned Famous Navy Chaplain, (ChC) William A. Mae USN (ret.) will be the final speaker at the Ameri-region-VFW sponsored Me-Day exercises at the Anaheim Cemetery on Wednesday morning, May 30. The former Fleet Chaplain retired recently after more than 30 years service, and was assigned as chaplain at St. Catherine's Military school, Anaheim. Mies Take Back Ground Lost in Cold Drive; UN Forces to Parallel ROOMS for Rent In Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (P)—According to the latest survey, apartment house vacancies in Los Angeles have more than doubled since the city council conducted its first survey 13 months ago. The Apartment Hotel, and Motel association of California financed the new survey as ammunition for its fight against proposed re-control of rents. The findings: Of the 18,255 rental units checked, 5.88 per cent were vacant. The old figure was 2.6 per cent. About 40 per cent of the vacancies were in the $60-a-month and up bracket; 24.28 per cent were offered for $40 or less; 35.66 per cent at $40 even. The survey indicates areas east of the Los Angeles river have the most vacancies. TO FETE WALDORF Coach Lynn Waldorf will be honored at a dinner meeting sponsored by the Long Beach Cal club, to be held Monday, June 4, 6:30 p.m., in the supper club of the Lafayette hotel, Broadway at Linden in downtown Long Beach. Special guests include: former Cal grid greats, and representative members of the Cal and Long Beach City college coaching staffs. Reservations can be obtained through local UC Alumni groups or by calling LB 22687. LURE CHILDREN AT Santa Ana Today Santa Ana police arrested one man and are investigating reports of two other cases of children being molested by men about 60 years of age who had in each case offered the children candy. Lee Roy Rand, 61, who was parrolled from prison last September after serving three years for a similar offense was arrested on a charge involving an eight year old Santa Ana girl. Police are considering whether to prosecute for the new offense or take steps to revoke his parole and return him to prison. In another case an eight year old girl named a 60 year old man, whom she said gave her candy and lured her to the cellar of his home on W. Second st., where she said he committed indecencies. A teacher at the McKinley school, Second and Flower sts., reported an elderly man offered candy to three students of that school while they were on their way to and from school. One was a girl eight years old, the others being boys aged 6½ and 10. LOS ANGELES (P)—A new wave of crimes against children was reported to police today. A five-year-old girl was coaxed into a car near suburban Reseda but fled unharmed. Several grammar school girls told of being given candy by an elderly man but they ran away when he aroused their suspicions. A high school boy reported he was lured into a car by a man dressed as a male nurse. He said he was driven into the desert and released. A report of an indecent exposure case involving a nine-year-old girl came from nearby San Pedro. Los Angeles police are seeking a man on a similar charge made by three small girls. TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 78. High for the previous 24 hours was 75 at 3:30 p.m. Truman Says People Are Behind Him; But Gives No Dope on '52 WASHINGTON (P)—President Truman expressed confidence today that his foreign and domestic policies are right and the people favor them. But he said he is not in the cocky mood some columnists have reported. The president volunteered this comment in friendly fashion at the end of a lengthy news conference in which he once more declined to say whether he will seek re-election in 1952. He said if and when he decided to make a cross country speaking trip—as he indicted he might in a message yesterday to the Democratic meeting in Denver—it would be to tell the people the truth and the facts. Once they have the facts, he added, they can't be fooled. Reiterating that his only aim is to achieve world peace, Mr. Truman said some columnists whom he reads with pleasure have been writing lately that he has a cocky attitude. He commented he didn't like that word and believes it is "con- fident" they want to say. But, he went on, he thinks the policies the administration is following are right and the people think they are right. He said he hopes these policies will prevent a third world war. Nothing in his mind, he continued, means anything except world peace. As for politics, he would not throw any light on his intentions and he told a reporter the MacArthur controversy had not changed the decision about 1952 which he said recently he had made in his own mind. That controversy will have no effect on his decision at all, he said, adding the season is still open. Asked whether he considered his present term his second term, Mr. Truman suggested that history shows the first term of any president is the term to which he is elected. He said if he ran it would be for a second term. ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Generally clear, little change in temperature Friday with variable night and morning low clouds near coast. Of Patricia Jean Hull Case Tightens Against Ken, Find Blood in Car In a shallow grave, barely covered with dirt and leaf mold, searchers today found the body of 10-year-old Patricia Jean Hull. The pig-tailed girl vanished from a movie matinee last Saturday. Near the body was a bloodstained yellow bedspread. A yellow bedspread was missing, sheriff's officers said, from the motel cabin of Henry Ford McCracken, held on suspicion of kidnapping in the case. Undersheriff Steve DuHart said two forest rangers found the girl, buried beneath a barbed wire ECT DISPLAYS INJURY—Henry Ford McCracken (left), star-playing handyman, shows an injury to his leg which he was caused by dog bite. McCracken, held for questioning but the disappearance of Patricia Jean Hull, 10, in Santa Ana, is the leg injury and a cut thumb accounted for blood found in auto court cabin. With him is his attorney, George Chula. The pig-tailed girl vanished from a movie matinee last Saturday. Near the body was a bloodstained yellow bedspread. A yellow bedspread was missing, sheriff's officers said, from the motel cabin of Henry Ford McCracken, held on suspicion of kidnapping in the case. Undersheriff Steve DuHart said two forest rangers found the girl, buried beneath a barbed wire fence, after following footprints from the highway. A resident of isolated Trabuco canyon, belatedly hearing of the search, told them earlier today he had seen a car on the road Saturday night similar to the one McCracken had borrowed. Deputies said they will intensify questioning of McCracken, 34-year-old guitar player with a record of sex offenses. He has steadily denied any knowledge of Patricia Jean's disappearance but has acknowledged attending the movie from which she vanished. The spot where the body was found is only a few miles from where Rochelle Gluskoter, five-year-old Los Angeles girl, was found five years ago, nearly 21 months after she disappeared. McCracken has been questioned about her disappearance. The scene is off lonely Trabuco canyon, where McCracken once drove a truck for a road gang. Rangers Finds Body The body was found by State Forest Ranger Joe Sherman and Assistant Ranger Neil Parker, who is stationed at nearby Trabuco ranger station. Parker obtained a tip from Charley Martinez, resident of the Trabuco area, that he had seen a car corresponding to the one McCracken was driving in the area near O'Neill park at 11:30 p.m., Saturday. The body was found in a heavily shrubbed and wooded area, 120 feet off the road, about a mile from the park and 10 miles northeast of El Toro Marine base. The girl vanished Saturday from a theater in nearby Buena Park. Soon after, a 34-year-old guitar player, Henry Ford McCracken, was booked on suspicion of kidnaping. He denied having seen the girl, but Sheriff James MENTS FOUND BY SEARCHERS are inspected by L. D. Hull (parent), father of missing Patricia Jean, in hope that they may be belonged to his daughter. Glenn Hamell, Orange county ree sheriff, brought the articles in. On the left is Frank Sullivan, technician who has worked two days straight taking calls on engineering help. (Gazette photo by Anita Robertson) CEE PEARL FISHER is in the limelight of the Hull kidnapping case because she happened to have been keeping company with the man whom she thought was a very normal person, and he is a suspect in the disappearance of 10-year-old Patricia She states she did not see Henry McCracken Saturday, the of Patricia's disappearance. (Gazette photo by Robertson) The body was found in a heavily shrubbed and wooded area, 120 feet off the road, about a mile from the park and 10 miles northeast of El Toro Marine base. The girl vanished Saturday from a theater in nearby Buena Park. Soon after, a 34-year-old guitar player, Henry Ford McCracken, was booked on suspicion of kidnaping. He denied having seen the girl, but Sheriff James Musick said witnesses have identified him as the man who left the theater with the girl, and took her to his motel room, where blood-spattered walls were found. McCracken's attorney, George Chula, said today he is "strongly considering" a plea of innocent by reason of insanity if his client is indicted tomorrow. District Attorney James Davis says he will ask the indictment for murder, kidnaping and morals offense. Earlier today, investigators disclosed they had found apparent bloodstains in the trunk of the automobile which McCracken borrowed Saturday night and drove around for several hours. Where he went has been the subject of hours of questioning. Capt. Tom McGaff, head of the Orange county sheriff's crime laboratory, said one brownish stain a quarter-inch wide and four and one-half inches long showed a strong positive reaction to tests. Other stains, which could be blood droplets, will be tested later, he said. Borrowed Car The automobile, impounded in the sheriff's garage, was borrowed last Saturday night, soon after Patricia's disappearance, by Henry (Continued on Page 8)