anaheim-gazette 1951-05-25

Contractor What type of dwelling do you think a building contractor selects? Read about the Alvin Penhall home, Page 5. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEM Collins Says MacArthur Violated His Orders by Sending US Troops to Yalu River; Russians in Korea Air WASHINGTON (UP) — Gen. J. Lawton Collins testified today that Gen. Douglas MacArthur violated military orders by sending U.S. troops to the Yalu river, marking the border between Manchuria and Korea. Collins, Army Chief of Staff, made that contention to Senators inquiring into MacArthur's dismissal and told them also that he had thought it might be necessary to remove MacArthur even before he learned President Truman was considering it. As to sending U.S. troops to the border, Collins said: "When we asked him, challenging his doing this, he said he did it because of military necessity." By "we," Collins meant himself and the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—the top military command In Washington. Collins said the Joint Chiefs Allied Troops Moving Across Parallel in All-Out Offensive TOKYO (UP) — Allied tanks and troops today slashed across the 38th Parallel at two more points in their officially designated all-out offensive to hunt down the battered and retreating communists. The new crossings kept up the pressure on the reds, who already were battling an Allied spearhead now thrust four miles into North Koera on the east-central front. Field dispatches said the new crossings were made on the western front north of Seoul and on the central front northeast of Chunchon. Both these tank-infantry teams withdrew to South Korea by nightfall. Orange Pastor Will Speak at Outdoor Service As to sending U.S. troops to the border, Collins said: "When we asked him, challenging his doing this, he said he did it because of military necessity." By "we," Collins meant himself and the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—the top military command in Washington. Collins said the Joint Chiefs "did not countermand" MacArthur on the troops since the action had already been taken." But he called it "a specific example" of a violation of military orders. Presumably Collins referred to the November, 1950, offensive which drove to the banks of the Yalu. The transcript of his testimony gave no date. Secretary of Defense Marshall and Gen. Omar N. Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, earlier witnesses at the inquiry, had testified they knew of no military orders having been violated by MacArthur. Several Senators expressed themselves during a luncheon recess as not satisfied with Collins' statements in that respect. They indicated they would press him further about it at an afternoon session. Collins backed up both the dismissal of MacArthur and the administration's Korean war strategy. On the war itself, he told the Senators "we are quite convinced" that Russians are flying some of the Chinese red planes. He also said: 1. Equipment captured from the Chinese is "mostly Russian." 2. The Chinese suffered "tremendous casualties" in their spring offensive. 3. The red Chinese are now "in pretty complete retreat along the front." Fall at County Hospital Fatal Leaping or accidentally falling from an upstairs window of St. Joseph hospital in Orange late yesterday, Mrs. Lettie Bond, 55, The new crossings kept up the pressure on the reds, who already were battling an Allied spearhead now thrust four miles into North Koera on the east-central front. Field dispatches said the new crossings were made on the western front north of Seoul and on the central front northeast of Chunchon. Both these tank-infantry teams withdrew to South Korea by nightfall. "The 38th Parallel means nothing to me," said Lt. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, commander of the U. S. 8th Army. He showed he meant it by crossing into red Korea himself. Van Fleet visited a tank and infantry task force. It was sitting solidly as a huge road block north of the border astride the reds' escape route from the east-central front. He said his army's tactics of pursuing the reds into their own territory was a gamble but is paying off. "The Eighth Army is in an all-out offensive," Van Fleet said. "Considerable progress" has been made. Other American tank patrols crossed into red Korea northwest of Chunchon late Friday against only light sniper fire. A front dispatch said they withdrew at nightfall. Field dispatches told of open flight of Chinese toward the 38th Parallel from some fronts, while they fought stubbornly on others. The pursuing Eighth Army, Van Fleet said, will "not be limited by such barriers as the 38th Parallel in chasing them down." Co-ed Drugged And Attacked At Santa Ana Struck in the face and jabbed in the arm by a man who had offered her a ride to school, Miss Dallas Wagner, 21-year-old Santa Ana college coed, was criminally attacked by a sex fiend who left her lying, drugged, in the Santa Ana river throughout the day, according to a report received by the sheriff's office. The girl came to her senses late in the afternoon and found her unconscious. The Rev. William C. Gesch (To Speak at City Park) The Rev. William C. Gesch pastor of St. John's Lutheran church in Orange, will deliver a sermon in the second of a series of outdoor services being held at Anaheim city park Greek theatre. The services are to be held Sunday at 7 p.m. Music for the outdoor worship will be provided by the hundred voice mass choir, composed of upland grade pupils of Lutheran schools in Orange county. E. Pingel of Orange is director. The will sing "The Church's Or Foundation" and "Beautiful Savior," both numbers in three pay harmony. Accompanist for congregation singing will be Mrs. Walter Kemp pin, pianist, Richard Ramella and Richard Reed, Anaheim high school trumpeters. Liturgist will be the Rev. Victor Behnken, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran church (Continued on Page 4) Collins Suggests Consideration of Tighter Sex Law SACRAMENTO (AP) — Assembly Speaker Sam L. Collins (R-Fulton) called today for legislation consideration of the possible need for law changes to hit at sex criminals. Collins spoke of the need "to Fall at County Hospital Fatal Leaping or accidentally falling from an upstairs window of St. Joseph hospital in Orange late yesterday, Mrs. Lettie Bond, 55, 12588 Euclid ave., Garden Grove, was killed instantly, the coroner's officer reported today. Mrs. Bond had been a surgical patient in the hospital for a month. She was in her bed at 2:30 p.m., yesterday, nurses reported, but was missing when her room was visited at 5:30 p.m. Her body was found on the ground below the window of her room. She leaves her husband, Otis Bond, Garden Grove, one son, Lawrence, of Fullerton; a brother, George Haddix, Yorba Linda and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Ball, Yorba Linda, Mrs. Belle Leige of Kansas and Mrs. Clara Hergert; Oklahoma. Funeral services are pending at Honnold Bros., mortuary in Garden Grove. MOTORING ACCIDENTS IN 10% GAIN THIS YEAR LOS ANGELES (UP)—Motoring accidents this year are running about 10 per cent higher than last year, the Automobile Club of Southern California reports. An average of about 22,000 accident reports a month are filed under provisions of the state's financial responsibility law, the report said. Struck in the face and jabbed in the arm by a man who had offered her a ride to school, Miss Dallas Wagner, 21-year-old Santa Ana collegeoped, was criminally attacked by a sex fiend who left her lying, drugged, in the Santa Ana river throughout the day, according to a report received by the sheriff's office. The girl came to her senses late in the afternoon and found herself in the sand near the First st. bridge. She reached the street and was walking home when a neighbor, Norman Farmer, 10951 E. Third st., Newhope district, picked her up in his car and took her to her home at 10941 E. Third. Arriving at the house at about 6:15 p.m., she went inside, asked for a drink of water, and then collapsed. Her sister, Louise, and a friend, Clyde Duncan, rushed her (Continued on Page 2) YMCA Drive at Half-way Mark Today's report on the local YMCA fund drive shows that the drive has reached over half the goal with one-third of the prospects contacted. Clarence Mauerhan's squadron "Rockets," totaling $1550 secured from 60 prospects, is leading the drive. Runner-up is Sam Hilgenfeld's flight with $1008. A close third lists Ed Hawkin's flight with $942. As regards to the building progress, it is reported that the tile roof is now being installed and the plaster and stucco men are on the job. Collins Suggests Consideration of Tighter Sex Law SACRAMENTO (UP)—Assembly Speaker Sam L. Collins (R-Fullerton) called today for legislative consideration of the possible need for law changes to hit at sex criminals. Collins spoke of the need "to cope, if at all possible, with this reocurrence of these sex cases," referring to the kidnaping and murder of Patricia Jean Hull in Orange county. He gave to the Judiciary committee, headed by Assemblyman Ralph Brown (D-Modesto), responses he has received from the 58 district attorneys to wires asking their views. "I think it highly important," said Collins, "We leave no stone unturned to solve this most complexing problem." The legislature strengthened laws against sex crimes two years ago. Water Company Elects Officers Two new members were elected this week to the board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water Co. They are Clem M. McColloch, Placentia rancher, manager of the Placentia Fruit Co., and president of the Associated Farmers of California, and A. H. Beazley of Fullerton, a former director of the water company, Placentia rancher and president of the Placentia Orange Growers packing house. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1951 Oscceola Enrollment Jimmy Owenby was the first Anaheim youngster to enroll for Camp Osceola last year. Tonight, the 1951 registration will take place in the YMCA bungalow on the AUHS grounds. Shown with Jimmy is Tommy Thomason, camp secretary. Anaheim boys intending to go to Camp Osceola this summer will Jimmy Owenby was the first Anaheim youngster to enroll for Camp Osceola last year. Tonight, the 1951 registration will take place in the YMCA bungalow on the AUHS grounds. Shown with Jimmy is Tommy Thomason, camp secretary. Anaheim boys intending to go to Camp Osceola this summer will register tonight at the YMCA bungalow on the Anaheim high school grounds, according to Tommy Thomason, camp secretary. The bungalow is located behind the high school auditorium. The sign-up will take place between 7:30 and 8:30 tonight. Mr. Thomason suggests a parent accompany the boys since the signature of a parent is necessary on the application form. The older boys' camp for Anaheimers in Grades 8 to 12 will be held June 19 to 26. The cost is $16.75. The Anaheim Junior Hi-Y camp period for 6 to 8 graders will be June 26 to July 3. The cost is $16.75. The younger boys' camp, for Grades 4 to 6, will convene Aug. 2 to 9. Cost is $16.75. Tonight's registration is for the boys' camps only. It includes boys in the age groups 9 to 18. Last year, 217 boys and girls and leaders attended the camps from Anaheim. Planners to Air Proposals To Alter Zones Public hearing will be held by Anaheim Planning commission Monday at 2 p.m. on at least four proposals of interest to local residents, Chairman Joe R. Thompson and City Administrator Keith Murdoch urged citizens concerned to attend the meeting (Planning commission meetings are always open to the public, they explained), and register their opinions for preferences. SUSPECT VIEWS GIRL'S GRAVE—Henry McCracken (left), staggered grave in Trabuco Canyon, near Santa Ana, in which State Forest found the body of missing Patricia Jean Hull, 10. on May 24. kidnapping. Sheriff James Musick said the girl's head had been b Collins Suggests Consideration of Center Sex Law AMENTO (UP) — Assembly Sam L. Collins (R-Fulcalled today for legislatconsideration of the possible law changes to hit at sex s. is spoke of the need "to at all possible, with this nce of these sex cases," going to the kidnaping and of Patricia Jean Hull in county. love to the Judiciary comheaded by Assemblyman Brown (D-Modesto), rehe has received from the act attorneys to wires askviews. think it highly important," Collins, "We leave no stone to solve this most comproblem." legislature strengthened inst sex crimes two years Other Company Staff Officers new members were electweek to the board of did of the Anaheim Union co. They are Clem M. McPlacentia rancher, manthe Placentia Fruit Co., ident of the Associated of California, and A. H. of Fullerton, a former of the water company, rancher and president placentia Orange Growers house. Public hearing will be held by Anaheim Planning commission Monday at 2 p.m. on at least four proposals of interest to local residents. Chairman Joe R. Thompson and City Administrator Keith Murdoch urged citizens concerned to attend the meeting (Planning commission meetings are always open to the public, they explained), and register their opinions for preferences. A petition circulated by Mary Sue Brown, 210 W. Broadway, to change zoning of that area from P-1 (parking) and R-3 (multiple family dwellings) to commercial zone, will receive its second hearing at the meeting. At the first hearing, no objections to the proposed change were registered. A request for a variance to operate a cow feed machine by the E. A. Silzle Corp., 212 S. Atchison st., will also be submitted to public hearing. The area is zoned for light manufacturing, but the feed machine is classified as heavy manufacturing. A special use permit would have to be granted with the variance because of any (Continued on Page 8) GIRL BRUISES LEG IN TRUCK-BICYCLE MISHAP Lois Audrey Wenholz, 10, 543 S. Dickel st., Anaheim, received a bruised leg and the front end of her bicycle was smashed when it collided with a truck near the Anaheim Citrus Packing House. Center and Vine sts. The truck had been unloading bags at the packing house and collided with the girl when it pulled away. Miss Wenholz was riding to Zion Lutheran school on N. East st. LIFT GIRL'S BODY QVER FENCE—Sheriff's deputies lift the sheeHull over a barbed wire fence to a waiting ambulance after she was from Buena Park, where she disappeared May 19, five days before yards from the fence in a shallow leaf-covered grave. The girl hau search since her disappearance.—Associated Press Photo) ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Clear tonight and Saturday except night and morning fog and joe clouds near coast. Warmer today except coastal valleys. Saturday afternoon. ken is Charged With Jean Hull's Murder Mounts Against Him Hulking Henry Ford McCracken was indicted today by a grand jury in the brutal kidnap-slaying of 10-year-old Patricia Jean Hull. The Orange county grand jury charged McCracken with murder, kidnapping and child stealing after hearing 21 witnesses presented by District Attorney James L. Davis. McCracken himself was taken before the jury, but did not testify. He then was returned to the courtroom to hear Superior Judge Robert Gardner read the indict- The Orange county grand jury charged McCracken with murder, kidnapping and child stealing after hearing 21 witnesses presented by District Attorney James L. Davis. McCracken himself was taken before the jury, but did not testify. He then was returned to the courtroom to hear Superior Judge Robert Gardner read the indictment, returned by Jury Foreman Sam A. Meyer. Judge Gardner ordered the 34-year-old musician held without bail. As the jury returned the indictments investigators said they have the missing weapon in the case—a two-foot long trenching shovel, with a sharp curved point and a short wooden handle. The shovel, turned in by an Orange couple, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Collier, who said their four-year-old son had found it, bears stains which will be tested for blood. Sheriff's Capt. Tom McGaff said that one long stain on the face of the shovel could be congealed blood. Mr. and Mrs. Collier said their son Garry found the tool Sunday at O'Neill Park, near the lonely Trabuco Canyon spot where Patty's body was found yesterday. It had been in the trunk of their car, they told officers. McCracken was brought to the grand jury room from his jail cell across Sycamore St. A crowd of about 300 persons buzzed "there he is, there he is" as the big guitar player, showing no emotion, was led to the hearing by Sheriff's Sgt. Boyd Sturgis and investigator Dan Rios. McCracken was conferring with his attorney, George Chula, when the deputies took him from his cell. Chula protested his client's appearance before the grand jury. Officers said, however, that McCracken was merely advised of his Constitutional rights by Judge Robert Gardner. The 34-year-old musician has admitted only that he was at the same movie little Patty attended last Saturday afternoon, when she was last seen alive. Dist. Atty. James L. Davis asked indictment on charges of murder, kidnap and child stealing and presented 21 witnesses in It's deputies lift the sheet covered body of little Patricia ambulance after she was found in a wooded area 35 miles away on May 19, five days before. The body was found about 75 miles from her Buena Park home. The parents identified the girl's clothing. Mrs. Hull virtually collapsed as she came out of the hearing room and was immediately placed under doctor's care and given sedatives. Others who testified included Irma Shaw, 10, Patty's playmate who was with her in the theater; various investigating officers; and the girl's uncle, Jack Hull, who identified the body, found yesterday in lonely Trabuco canyon, 35 miles from her Buena Park home. The uncle, who earlier in the week took a swing at McCracken, had to be forcibly restrained by two friends, who held his arms, as the suspect went into the grand jury chamber. Death Cause The chief autopsy surgeon, Dr. Raymond Brandt, gave the immediate cause of Patty's death as "loss of blood." He said she had suffered three skull fractures. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 84. High for the previous 24 hours was 86 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 57 at 8 p.m. today.