anaheim-gazette 1951-06-20

Mapes Confesses Argument Over Money Led to Murder of Wife LOS ANGELES UP—An argument over money led to the fatal slugging of Viola Mapes, 35-year-old mother of three children, police charged today. They said her husband, Barney Lee Mapes, 40, a cement finisher, broke down as he visited the lonely spot in Topanga canyon where his wife's body was found and told of their last rendezvous June 4, leading to a beating with a claw hammer. The midnight trip to the mountains wound up 39 hours of questioning. Det. Sgts. Al Ortiz and C. S. Stewart said Mapes also produced a hammer and other blood-stained evidence from a hiding place in the wall of his garage. The officers said Mapes told them, in effect, this story: His wife called to collect $400 as her interest in an automobile, then borrowed the car, and returned without the legal papers necessary to bind the transaction. During an argument Mapes knocked a revolver from his wife's hand and began beating her with his fists. The car door opened and the woman fell to the pavement, moaning: "I hate you; I love my children. I want to take them with me and let you go your way." Mapes said he continued to strike his wife and, realizing she was badly hurt, got a claw hammer from the back seat and struck her twice on top of the head. "Then I knew she was dead," the officers quoted Mapes. The Mapes' 11-year-old-daughter, Lilly, had been living with her mother. Their two boys Bar plans for Summer Music Classes at AUHS Under Way Plans are once again being made for music classes for five to six weeks of the summer to be held at the high school music building. These classes will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 8 a.m., to 12:30, starting on June 25 and continuing until the last of July. Due to the fact that the schools are no longer allowed credit for summer students, there will be a $5 registration fee which will pay for all music obtained and use of the high school equipment. Certain large instruments will be provided such as drums, cello, basses, etc. For students who wish to learn such instruments as clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, flutes, oboes, trombones, violins, etc., arrangements have been made for the student to rent these instruments from a reputable music house for a nominal fee of $5 to $7.50 for the summer. The courses offered again would be woodwind, brass and percussion and string classes for beginners and a junior band and orchestra-for students who want to keep up their summer-practicing doing challenging music. The entire program is under the direction of Bill Cook., instrumental supervisor of the Anaheim high school music department. Any Bank of America Pays $20,000,000 To Depositors Interest at 2% for 6-Month Period On June 30, Bank of America will pay savings depositors having nearly 3,000,000 accounts in excess of $20,000,000 earned at its new 2% interest rate instituted Jan. 1, 1951. At the same time, Bank of America announced that on all deposits made on or before July 10 2% interest will be computed as of July 1. This applies equally to deposits on new accounts opened during the 10-day period. For the benefit of those unfamiliar with the bank's services, the new 2% interest rate applies to all types of passbook savings accounts, including Bank of America's popular Life-Insured Savings Accounts. There's no maximum limit on passbook savings earning this 2% rate. Deposits at Bank of America are secured by capital funds and reserves of about $450,000,000 and are insured up to $10,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. New savings accounts will be accepted at any branch of Bank of America. Community Chairs Announce At the Community Chairs meeting held yesterday we were announced for the drive that will take place over the nation. There were 13 members ticipating agencies present voted for a dinner-meeting row evening at 11:04 West in Santa Ana for the County Federation of Correction Chests. Gene Steck, finance clerk of the local community club announced the following chairmen: Louis Hoskingman of Budget Committeeney Jordan, in charge of others Bureau; Mrs. Laurel curing a volunteer office Dick Gay, special gifts. J. W. Stephen introduced S. S. Linde of the Los Angeles Chapter of the United Fund (USO) who stated that the 000,000 was the amount buryed by the National Staff. M allocated on basis of pay the amount expected from Anaheim community is $1 million. The Budget committee meet any Wednesday or Tue with the participating agents representatives. The Budget mittee members are Clyde Ererett Cone and Louis Linde chairman. Guest for the alder was William Howard, representative from the Cypress area. SOIL CONDITIONING WITH GYPSUM Are you planning to use or other sulfur materials in soils? A new bulletin on "Gypsum and other sulfur materials for soil conditioning" just been published by the University of California, college agriculture, according to Advisor C. D. Gustafson, may help you in deciding whether or not these materials will be beneficial. Copies of this important may be obtained through Agricultural Extension 1104 W. 8th st., Santa Ana. America announced that on all deposits made on or before July 10 2% interest will be computed as of July 1. This applies equally to deposits on new accounts opened during the 10-day period. For the benefit of those unfamiliar with the bank's services, the new 2% interest Deposits at Bank of America are secured by capital funds and reserves of about $450,000,000 and are insured up to $10,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. New savings accounts will be accepted at any branch of Bank of America. In store for you in your electric home SAVE YOURSELF SHOPPING THAT HAVING A READY SUPPLY OF EXTRA FOOD. There's no need for special trips when you don't feel like it. Your "reach-in" supermarket that holds snacks or company dinners. It's just a step away, day or night. Store away food freshness and peak of perfection. Store away shopping, too. Food in your freezer. Edsen SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 5 Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 1951 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA British-Iranian Talks Abandoned; Mission Goes Home TEHRAN, Iran (UP) — Premier Mohammed Mossadegh ordered his government to take full authority over Anglo-Iranian oil operations today, and Britain called home its peace mission. Mossadegh promised to keep oil flowing from nationalized installations of the company, in which the British government holds a controlling interest. He acted after a five-hour cabinet meeting. Deputy Premier Hussein Fatml said Iran would not carry out threats of extreme nationalists to "shut the valves" of the Abadan refinery, the world's largest. Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison conferred with military leaders and said Britain will protect its nationals in Iran if the government here falls to do so. The British mission ordered home consisted of both Anglo-Iranian and government representatives. Its negotiations with the Iraniana broke down last night. In the British House of Commons, Winston Churchill asked if the government had made up its mind whether to evacuate several thousand Britons working for Anglo-Iranian. Morrison declined to say on the ground such a statement would be foolish and risky. The Iranian cabinet acted after considering an appeal from the United States to restudy the latest British offer of payments. Iran's rejection of that offer brought the breakup of negotiations last night. 27 Year Residue Of Anaheim George Raab, 67, a Germany who came to the States 44 years ago and lived in Anaheim for died yesterday afternoon. Anaheim Community after a prolonged illness employed at the Industrial plant in Anaheim more than 20 years. He is su his wife, Louise M. Brother, Adolph Raab, York and several sisters many. Funeral services will ducted from the Bethlehem church, of which the decea member, on Friday Rev. Berthold Jacksteit, the church, will officiate by Rev. O. R. Schroeder pastor. Burial will be the Anaheim Cemetery. Mortuary in charge of ments. Five American League hit two grand slam homers 1950. They were Al Rosby Doby, Vern Stephens, W and Gil Coan. The dimension of the diamond has not been since Gen. Abner Doubly vised it at Cooperstown 1839. Community Chest Heads Announced At the Community Chest Board meeting held yesterday chairmen were announced for the coming drive that will take place all over the nation. There were 13 members of participating agencies present. They MacArthur Says (Continued from Page 1) already are in the record in great detail, "I do not believe it in the public interest" to testify again. However, he added: "Insofar as the investigation dealt with my relief from the Far East command, I feel that the full facts have not been elucidated due to the orders of the Presi- Community Chest Heads Announced At the Community Chest Board meeting held yesterday chairmen were announced for the coming drive that will take place all over the nation. There were 13 members of participating agencies present. They voted for a dinner-meeting tomorrow evening at 1104 West 8th st. in Santa Ana for the Orange County Federation of Community Chests. Gene Steck, finance chairman of the local community chest, announced the following committee chairmen: Louis Hoskins, chairman of Budget Committee; Barney Jordan, in charge of Speakers' Bureau; Mrs. Laurence, securing a volunteer office force; Dick Gay, special gifts. J. W. Stephen introduced Mrs. S. S. Linde of the Los Angeles Chapter of the United Defense Fund (USO) who stated that $18,000,000 was the amount budgeted by the National Staff. Money is allocated on basis of need, and the amount expected from the Anaheim community is $1861. The Budget committee is to meet any Wednesday or Thursday with the participating agency representatives. The Budget committee members are Clyde Cromer, Harold Smith, O. E. Hanson, Everett Cone and Louis Hoskins, chairman. Guest for the afternoon was William Howard, representative from the Cypress area. SOIL CONDITIONING WITH GYPSUM Are you planning to use gypsum or other sulfur materials on your soils? A new bulletin entitled, Gypsum and other sulfur materials for soil conditioning," has just been published by the University of California, college of agriculture, according to Farm Advvisor C. D. Gustafson, which may help you in deciding whether not these materials will be beneficial. Copies of this important bulletin may be obtained through the agricultural Extension Service, 104 W. 8th st., Santa Ana, Calif. MacArthur Says (Continued from Page 1) already are in the record in great detail, "I do not believe it in the public interest" to testify again. However, he added: "Insofar as the investigation dealt with my relief from the Far East command, I feel that the full facts have not been elucidated due to the orders of the President silencing the pertinent witnesses as to his own part in the action." That obviously was a reference to refusal by Gen. Omar N. Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to tell the committee who said what at an April 9 White House conference that led to the firing of MacArthur. The White House later said Mr. Truman did not want Bradley to testify regarding private discussions. The committee voted 18 to 3 to uphold Bradley's refusal to testify on that point. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, when he was before the committee, said he had direct orders from Truman not to tell the committee what was said at the White House meetings. Both Bradley and Acheson did testify as to the conclusions reached at the conferences. They said their refusal applied only to relating the actual conversations. In his letter to Russell, MacArthur also declared that he took "sharp exception" to the interpretations some witnesses gave to events of which they had "little local knowledge" and which took place "thousands of miles" from them." BRITISH LEAVE ETHIOPIAN ARMY ADDIS ABABA (P)—A British military mission which has been training the Ethiopian army since 1942 will be withdrawn in the near future. An official Ethiopian government statement said the decision "reflects the further development of Ethiopia in the organization of her own affairs" and is also due to the increasingly heavy demands on British manpower and financial resources resulting from the present world government had made up its mind whether to evacuate several thousand Britons working for Anglo-Iranian. Morrison declined to say on the ground such a statement would be foolish and risky. The Iranian cabinet acted after considering an appeal from the United States to restudy the latest British offer of payments. Iran's rejection of that offer brought the breakup of negotiations last night. Morrison told Commons Britain again would appeal to the International Court of Justice at The Hague for advice on what "provisional methods" it can adopt to protect its rich Iranian oil interests. A qualified British source said Britain's sea, land and air forces in the Middle East already are on alert in event they are needed to protect the Britons in the Iranian oil fields. (In Washington, Secretary of State Acheson urged Iran reconsider its action. He described the situation as critical, but said the United States very strongly hope the door to a friendly settlement is still open.) For you your electric home food freezer: shopping convenience! YOURSELF SHOPPING TRIPS, time and inconvenience by a ready supply of extra foods in your electric home freezer. No need for special trips when guests drop in, no need to shop you don't feel like it. Your electric home food freezer is a "min" supermarket that holds all the foods you need for simple or company dinners. It's always right at hand, too—you're keep away, day or night. Away food freshness and flavor. Food in your freezer stays at perfection. Store away the savings you make by smart ing, too. Food in your freezer is like money in the bank. See your electrical appliance dealer SOTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY ADDIS AHABA (UP) — A British military mission which has been training the Ethiopian army since 1942 will be withdrawn in the near future. An official Ethiopian government statement said the decision "reflects the further development of Ethiopia in the organization of her own affairs" and is also due 'to the increasingly heavy demands on British manpower and financial resources remaining from the present world situation." American League (Continued from Page 2) behind the nine hit pitching of Duane Pillette. In the Senior Circuit, the New York Giants, led by Larry Jansen, who pitched four hit ball, defeated the St. Louis Cards 2-1 in eight innings. The game was called short as a result of rain. The Brooklyn Dodgers stumbled to a 5-4 victory over Cincinnati after keeping the Reds scoreless until the bottom of the ninth inning. Willie Jones slammed out his 12th and 13th homers of the season, one with the bases loaded to pace the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-2 win over the Pirates. Bob Rush limited the Boston Braves to only four hits while the Chicago Cubs swept on to a 3-0 victory. ALL IN THE FAMILY MISSOULA, Mont. (UP) — The police chief's wife showed the force how it's done here. While Chief of Police James J. Doyle and his men were looking for two runaway girls from Drummond, Mrs. Doyle found the pair in a drug store. Taking the girls with her, she encountered Chief Doyle and Public Safety Commissioner Bruce O. Mefford about a block from the drug store. She took the two girls to her home while Chief Doyl went to police headquarters to notify the parents. 27 Year Resident Of Anaheim Dies George Raab, 67, a native of Germany who came to the United States 44 years ago and who has lived in Anaheim for 27 years, died yesterday afternoon at the Anaheim Community hospital after a prolonged illness. He was employed at the Industrial Chemical plant in Anaheim for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Louise M. Raab; one brother, Adolph Raab, in New York and several sisters in Germany. Funeral services will be conducted from the Bethel Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member, on Friday at 2 p.m., Rev. Berthold Jacksteit, pastor of the church, will officiate, assisted by Rev. O. R. Schroeder, former pastor. Burial will be made in the Anaheim Cemetery. Hilgenfeld Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Five American League batters hit two grand slam home runs in 1950. They were Al Rosen, Larry Doby, Vern Stephens, Walt Dropo and Gil Coan. The dimension of the baseball diamond has not been changed since Gen. Abner Doubleday devised it at Cooperstown, N.Y., in 1839. Truman Called Upon to Probe Airline Strike WASHINGTON UP—The strike of United Air Lines' pilots was referred to President Truman for emergency action today by the National Mediation Board. Under machinery of the Railway Labor Act, the president may set up an emergency board to investigate the strike. In announcing its action, the board said it had not heard from David L. Behncke, president of the pilots' union. In a telegram to Behncke yesterday, the board directed the union leader to "return the United Air Lines pilots to service." In another telegram to Behncke in Chicago today, the board asked him to cancel notices posted on bulletin boards of American Airlines "which threaten the continued operation of its DC-6B aircraft." The board asked Behncke to advise it whether he accepts recommendations of an emergency board as the basis for negotiations for settlement of a wage dispute with American Airlines. The strike against United Air Lines by the pilots has grounded every plane on the coast-to-coast system of the company. Salvation Army Names New Area Workshop Foreman Appointment of Jack Reese as new workshop foreman at the Salvation Army social service center serving this area has been announced by Brigadier Ranson D. Gifford, manager of the center. Reese will have charge of the shops in which discarded articles donated by local citizens are refurbished for sale in the Salvation Army's thrift stores. He reported also that heavy demand has reduced the center's supply of baby furniture—high chairs, cribs, play pens, pottery chairs, beds, mattresses and other articles. Also needed are chests of drawers, living and dining room furniture and home appliances. A telephone call to 4631 will bring a Salvation Army Red Shield truck to home or office to pick up discards. JR. C OF C MEETS Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular dinner meeting tonight at 7 o'clock in Lum's Cafe. Dizzy Dean struck out 303 batters in the Texas League in 1931 while pitching for Houston. 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