anaheim-gazette 1951-06-26

Drunks Drunk driving is like shooting a cannon up a busy street. Do our courts coddle drunk drivers? See "County Comment." Page 4. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL At 72, Cripple Sells Newspapers To Finance New Motor Wheelchair "From newsboy to newsboy in 60 years" might be the meaning of Bill Tobin would write over his autobiography. Sixty years ago, at the age of 12, Tobin began hawking newspapers for the Baltimore Sun and the Baltimore American. Today he is back at the same occupation, selling metropolitan and local dailies in front of Hadley's Bakery at Center and Los Angeles sts. Tobin hasn't returned to news-hawking for love of the job, however. It's a matter of necessity. For about a year and a half he's had to locomote about town in a wheelchair because an allying foot failed to heal due to a blood condition. That was all right for awhile, but now he is faced with the necessity of obtaining a self-propelled chair to relieve him of the strain of wheeling it himself. Motor chairs cost money, so Tobin decided to go back to the only job he knows that he can conduct from a wheelchair—selling papers. Newshawking is not, by any means, the only job Tobin has ever Ridgway States 'Things' Best Ever in Korea TOKYO (UP)—Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway said today he didn't know what was happening to cease-fire proposals "but things look better than ever." The Allied commander made the statement on a flying visit to South Korea President Syngman Rhee. The war flared anew, fanned by new Chinese fighting spirit on the ground and aggressiveness in the air. Red planes twice struck at U.S. B-29 superfort bombers and engaged in two battles with American Sabre jets. One red MIG-15 was shot down. Communists fought so stubbornly on the western flank of the erotic 100-mile front one officer foot failed to heal due to a blood condition. That was all right for awhile, but now he is faced with the necessity of obtaining a self-propelled chair to relieve him of the strain of wheeling it himself. Motor chairs cost money, so Tobin decided to go back to the only job he knows that he can conduct from a wheelchair—selling papers. Newshawking is not, by any means, the only job Tobin has ever held. For many years he owned and operated his own restaurant and in recent years was chef at St. Catherine's Military Academy in Anaheim. During his youthful days he was a dramatic dancer—a couple of show people picked him up when he was on his uppers and taught him to dance. Part of his show career was spent in Shakespearean drama. Like most people, Tobin had an itchy foot. Perhaps he wouldn't have done much about it — like most people—but he had no ties to hold him down and a severe depression made it difficult to earn a living, so he went on the burn. While traveling through West Virginia one night, he went to sleep in a standard hobo bedroom beneath a bridge. Later he was awakened by a cold, moist nose (Continued on Page 5) The war flared anew, fanned by new Chinese fighting spirit on the ground and aggressiveness in the air. Red planes twice struck at U.S. B-29 superfort bombers and engaged in two battles with American Sabre jets. One red MIG-15 was shot down. Communists fought so stubbornly on the western flank of the erratic 100-mile front one officer said "indications are the Chinese are preparing for an offensive." Ridgway bore a bulging briefcase when he called on the Korean president. Of the Russian peace bid, endorsed by the Chinese radio, Ridgway said: "I would want an iron clad agreement. I am not willing to take a bill of goods." He also visited the front. He said it was just one of his usual trips, "had no connection with anything regarding a cease-fire." Before he returned, a memorandum came out of his Tokyo headquarters raising official doubts about the latest communist ceasefire proposal. It questioned the suggestion as a Russian "political move" that might give the enemy a military advantage. There was no cessation of firing on the fronts, ranging from the (Continued on Page 5) Striking Workers: Of Telephone Code Return to Work Striking CIO Anaheim are telephone installers, repairmen and maintenance men went back to work today—o spite the fact that no settlement has yet been reached their day old contract strike against the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. Yesterday more than 80 local employees had failed to report for work and had picketed company offices. Meanwhile, federal negotiator called an "exploratory" meeting 5 p.m. today in an effort to end the one-day strike of the 95th Southern California employees. Conciliator Oliver E. Goodwyn said both sides have agreed to attend. Meantime, many members of the striking CIO Communication Workers of America in other cities also returned to their jobs today. This gave rise to reports that the walkout was ending. But Harold Dugdale, chairman of CWA's negotiating committee, said it was only part of the strike strategy. He said all members were called out yesterday to attend strike meetings. Today, he added, the "hit-and-run" phase of the walkout began. He explained it thus: To accomplish anything, part of a team of repair and maintenance workers failed to heal due to a blood condition. That was all right for awhile, but now he is faced with the necessity of obtaining a self-propelled chair to relieve him of the strain of wheeling it himself. Motor chairs cost money, so Tobin decided to go back to the only job he knows that he can conduct from a wheelchair—selling papers. Newshawking is not, by any means, the only job Tobin has ever held. For many years he owned and operated his own restaurant and in recent years was chef at St. Catherine's Military Academy in Anaheim. During his youthful days he was a dramatic dancer—a couple of show people picked him up when he was on his uppers and taught him to dance. Part of his show career was spent in Shakespearean drama. Like most people, Tobin had an itchy foot. Perhaps he wouldn't have done much about it — like most people—but he had no ties to hold him down and a severe depression made it difficult to earn a living, so he went on the burn. While traveling through West Virginia one night, he went to sleep in a standard hobo bedroom beneath a bridge. Later he was awakened by a cold, moist nose (Continued on Page 5) NEWSBOY AT 72—Bill Tobin, in wheelchair, sells Bill Woods, a Mutual Citrus Products Co. worker, a paper at his stand in front of Hadley's bakery at Center and Los Angeles sts. Tobin must learn enough to buy a motor wheel chair if he is to continue getting out in the fresh air and sunshine. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Short Changing Bunco Artist Nabbed Despite 'Cute' Method in Santa Ana Anaheim-Fullerton police nabbed a pretty shifty character yesterday. Raleigh Partwood, 23, Los Angeles negro janitor, had his short-change bunco game working smoothly in Santa Ana last evening, until he encountered Edith Louise Wedin, sharp-witted girl cashier at Walker's theater, who detected his $15-for-$10 racket that had succeeded in netting him $5 profit at the Broadway and West Coast theater box offices. So Partwood reposed in county jail today on a petty theft charge. He had left Santa Ana hurriedly after being rebuffed by Miss Wedin, who meanwhile notified police. They telephoned Anaheim police to watch for him. But Partwood already had worked his $5 bunco game at the Fox theater in Anaheim, and was on his way to Fullerton, with Anaheim police in pursuit. He had stopped between Anaheim and Fullerton long enough to work his racket once more at a cafe, then Fullerton and Anaheim police closed in on him at the Fullerton city border. Partwood's method was "cute," police said. He approached the theater box office and placed four $1 bills before the busy cashier, with a $5 bill in the midst of them. The five bills were spread just enough for the cashier to note how many there were, without observing the figure. Then Partwood asked her to give him a $5 bill for his five "ones." When she did so, he pocketed the $5. Meanwhile the cashier (Continued on Page 5) Firemen Fight Fire In Carbon Canyon Fire fighters from three counties turned out yesterday afternoon to quell a grass fire which burned over about 25 acres in Carbon canyon. Apparently originating from a camper's fire, the blaze was discovered at 12:30 p.m., and spread rapidly, threatening for a time to overrun Sleepy Hollow resort just across the San Bernardino county line. Equipment and crews from Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties, supplemented by 50 Marines from El Toro, fought the fire and finally got it under control at 7:30 p.m. State Library Sacramento, Calif. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1951 Increase Toward Britain Orders Cruiser to Hot Spot in Iran LONDON (UP) — Britain ordered the cruiser Mauritius "proceed forthwith" to the vicinity of Abadan, the Iranian port where 27 tankers caught in a jam in a dispute payments for oil. British Foreign Secretary bert Morrison, announcing the tion in the House of Comm said the British-owned An Iranian Oil company has ord all its tankers to leave Abi immediately. Ten of the tankers are lo with oil but have been WYORK, June 26—ARRIVES FOR KOREAN PZACE TALK—Reporters query Nashollah Entepresident of the U.N. General Assembly, upon his arrival at La Guardia airport here yesterday, He will discuss the recent Russian peace proposal with Jacob Malik, Russian delegate to the who made the proposal.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Biking Workers Telephone Co. Return to Work Biking CIO Anaheim area one installers, repairand maintenance men back to work today—dethe fact that no settlehas yet been reached in day old contract strike in the Pacific Telephone and aph company. Today more than 80 local ees had failed to report for and had picketed company While, federal negotiators an "exploratory" meeting at today in an effort to end the-day strike of the 9500 born California employees. Illustrator Oliver E. Goodwin both sides have agreed to At time, many members of biking CIO Communications of America in other cities turned to their jobs today, have rise to reports that the strike was ending. Harold Dugdale, chairman A's negotiating committee, was only part of the strike. He said all members called out yesterday to attrike meetings. He added, the "hit-andcase of the walkout began. claimed anything, part of of repair and maintenance Parents of Youth Killed in Crash Return by Air Parents of Wilbur Watson, 22, 13792 Newhope rd., Garden Grove, who was killed in an auto acciden June 20, at Harbor blvd. and Katella rd., were finally located by police in Findlay, Ohio, and notified of the death of their son. They are returning to Garden Grove by air. Cook Arrested on Petty Theft Charge Marvin F. "Jack" Harrington, 26, cook employed by Robert Ellison, who operates a salvage bureau in Santa Ana under the name of Disabled American Veterans, was held in the county jail today on a petty theft charge, having allegedly taken five cases of corned beef from the salvage bureau at 1119 N. Main st. Newport Beach police arrested Harrington last night for Santa Ana authorities, who also questioned Arthur William Summerville, Newport Beach, and John Worth Borden, 628 Anaheim st. Long Beach and later released them when they declared that they were not aware that the five cases of goods placed in their hands by Harrington was stolen corned nee. Police are hunting another em­ployee of the salvage bureau for questioning in connection with the case. They also are hunting three cases of the beef which still is missing and believed to be in possession of a Downey man. One case Silzle Corporation Variance Hearing Set for Tonight Anaheim city council will hold public hearings tonight at 8 p.m. on a variance request by the E. A. Silzle Corp. and a change of zonlog requested by Mary Sue Brown, 210 W. Broadway. The Silzle Corp requested a variance and use permit for the operation of a new-type cow-feed machine of the dehydrator type. Two hearings have been held by the planning commission, which approved the application with reservations. Mary Sue Brown asked the change of zoning in the neighboo­hood of her home from R-3 and P-1 to C-2 to permit her to continue operating a drapery and upholstery establishment in her home. Two hearings held on the request elicited no objections from interested residents. Tonight's hearing will be the final one before action is taken. Teen Ager Arrested for Child Stealing A teen ager's romance with a 14-year-old girl was abruptly broken up by police today. Arrested last night on his return from McFarland in the San Joaquin valley where he was said to have been accompanied by a 14-year-old girl Dale William Henry P. Bastian Taken by Death Henry P. Bastian, 88, a nat­ of Minnesota, who came to Ahelm 31 years ago, died yester­ afternoon at the family ho­ 1528 E. Center st., after a p­ longed illness. He is survived by his wife, L. C. Bastian; one son, Francis; and one daughter, Agnes I. Bast­ both of Anaheim; one broth­ George Bastian and two sista­ Mrs. Theresa Bushard and M. Dora Gleisner all of Minneco­ one grandaughter and one gr­ grandson. He was a member of J. Zenith Masonic Lodge No. 200, Springfield, Minn. Private funeral services will conducted tomorrow at the Hillg­ feld chapel at 2 p.m., and bur­ at Fairhaven Cemetery, at 2 p.m., in charge of the Anahe­ Masonic Lodge No. 207. Temperatures Temperature reading in dow­ Long Beach and later released them when they declared that they were not aware that the five cases of goods placed in their hands by Harrington was stolen corned neef. Police are hunting another employee of the salvage bureau for questioning in connection with the case. They also are hunting three cases of the beef which still is missing and believed to be in possession of a Downey man. One case and part of another case of the beef were recovered. The theft is said to have taken place June 23. Teen Ager Arrested for Child Stealing A teenager's romance with a 14-year-old girl was abruptly broken up by police today. Arrested last night on his return from McFarland in the San Joaquin valley where he was said to have been accompanied by a 14-year-old girl, Dale William Shaver, 19, of Santa Ana Gardens, was held in the county jail today on a charge of child stealing. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m., today was 78. High for the previous hours was 78 at 3 p.m., yesterday Low was 56 at 6 a.m., today. ANAHEIM INSURANCE SALESMAN, John C. Murphy, 57, of 120 N. Los Angeles street, was arrested yesterday after a collision at Euclid and Lincolnave, in which his car struck an automobile driven by Donald H. Barton, 40, of 5943 Falcon, Long Beach, and inflicted minor injuries on Mrs. Emily Barton, Blake Barton, 11, and his dog, were uninjured. Mrs Barton was released from Anaheim Community hospital shortly after being taken there by an ambulance. She was on her way to a Boycott festival when the accident occurred. (Gazette photo by Anita Robertson) INCREASED SKEPTICISM Aired Toward Red Truce Proposal Gen. Ridgway Confident; Reds Launch New Attacks UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (P)—The United States showed increasing skepticism toward the Russian cease-fire proposal today as Secretary General Trygve Lie hurried home from Europe to coordinate plans for U.N. consideration of the Malik proposals. State department official questioned whether the Soviet Union's Jacob Malik had not come up merely with a political proposal designed to improve the military position of the North Korean and Chinese forces. This view became known in a memorandum distributed at supreme headquarters in Tokyo. The memorandum expressed doubt whether Malik had made his approach in good faith. State department official questioned whether the Soviet Union's Jacob Malik had not come up merely with a political proposal designed to improve the military position of the North Korean and Chinese forces. This view became known in a memorandum distributed at supreme headquarters in Tokyo. The memorandum expressed doubt whether Malik had made his approach in good faith. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, the supreme commander of U.N. forces, commented: "I would want an ironclad agreement. I'm not willing to take a bill of goods." Malik proposed Saturday that the "belligerants" in Korea discuss a cease-fire and mutual withdrawal from the 38th Parallel. He mentioned no conditions, but yesterday the Chinese communists, backing Malik's proposal, brought up the old questions of a seat for red China in the U.N. and the fate of Formosa. Lie interrupted his Norwegian vacation to fly here. Asked what he thought of the chances of peace, he said, "That's what I'm going to find out." He conferred with British and Canadian officials in London. Lie is due in New York tomorrow. Britain announced it was beginning talks in Washington with 15 other governments which have forces in Korea. The idea is to map some sort of joint approach to the communist nations to establish exactly what they have in mind in the way of a cease-fire plan. Britain has diplomatic representation in Peiping and may seek red China's views directly on behalf of the Allies. Nasrollah Entezam of Iran, president of the U.N. General Assembly (Continued on page 5) Hearings on Two Variances Held In Council Room Interested citizens of Anahe'm yesterday crowded the Council Chamber in City hall to attend public hearings ordered by Anaheim planning commission on two variance applications and one request for reclassification of zoning. The commissioners denied a variance requested by Jess Medaris, local realtor, to permit Tract 1404, situated on North st., between Citron and West sts., to be subdivided into lots not meeting the width requirement of the R-O zone. Medaris' lots ran from 62 to 64 feet wide while the R-O ordinance requires a minimum of 75 feet. No action was taken on a similar variance requested by Gerald Endicott who is attempting to devolve Tract 1460 on North st., west of West St. Endicott's proposed lots were sub-standard in area, running 7200 square feet instead of the R-O zone specification of 9000 square feet. The planners felt that, since the property butted on the Santa Ana river wash in Northwest Anaheim, hearings on reclassification of the area should be held, two by the planning commission and one by the City Council. Reclassification of territory north of Sycamore st., between 2 Motion Pictures Presented at Y's Men Club Meeting Two films furnished by Standard Oil of California, provided the entertainment at a regular meeting of the Anaheim Y's Men's club held last night at Mother's Kitchen. "The Muir Skyline Trail," a colored picture following a family vacation hike over the Rocky Mountains, and "Pendleton Round-up," were shown by Charles E. Rogers. Larry Hopkins served as union's Jacob Malik had not come up merely with a political proposal designed to improve the military position of the North Korean and Chinese forces. This view became known in a memorandum distributed at supreme headquarters in Tokyo. The memorandum expressed doubt whether Malik had made his approach in good faith. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, the supreme commander of U.N. forces, commented: "I would want an ironclad agreement. I'm not willing to take a bill of goods." Malik proposed Saturday that the "belligerants" in Korea discuss a cease-fire and mutual withdrawal from the 38th Parallel. He mentioned no conditions, but yesterday the Chinese communists, backing Malik's proposal, brought up the old questions of a seat for red China in the U.N. and the fate of Formosa. Lie interrupted his Norwegian vacation to fly here. Asked what he thought of the chances of peace, he said, "That's what I'm going to find out." He conferred with British and Canadian officials in London. Lie is due in New York tomorrow. Britain announced it was beginning talks in Washington with 15 other governments which have forces in Korea. The idea is to map some sort of joint approach to the communist nations to establish exactly what they have in mind in the way of a cease-fire plan. Britain has diplomatic representation in Peiping and may seek red China's views directly on behalf of the Allies. Nasrollah Entezam of Iran, president of the U.N. General Assam (Continued on page 5) Burglars Loot Anaheim Market Burglaries who looted the Adolph Garcia store at 1208 N. Palm st., Anaheim, last night, escaped with equipment and merchandise of considerable value, according to a report at the Sheriffs office today. A quantity of cigarettes, coffee and meat in addition to an elec- GI Who Failed to Hear Retreat Order Kills 14, Captures Five With U.S. First Cavalry Division, Korea (P)—This GI didn't hear the order to retreat, so o-o— In a single-handed fight with Chinese communists, he killed 14 reds, captured five and secured the hill that had been the objective of his company. The First Cavalry Division today told the story of Pvt. Leopold M. Carrillo, son of Mrs. Marino Carrillo, 2601 Lancaster ave., Los Angeles. Carrillo was in a hill assault when his unit was caught in a fiery rain of grenades and automatic weapons. They were ordered to fall back. But Carrillo, on a flank of the hill, didn't hear the command. He advanced. "I got all the way to the top before I found no one was with me," he said. "I was afraid of getting shot in the back if I turned around, so I kept on going." He was carrying an M-1 rifle. Just as he reached the crest, a Chinese soldier jumped from a foxhole a few feet away. Carrillo fell him with a single shot. Then the Californian moved across the ridge, clearing one Chinese position after another in spite of murderous fire from an enemy machinegun on another hill. "I had only two rounds left when I ran into a Chinese soldier with a burp gun," said Carrillo. He got the red with his next-to-last bullet, picked up the dead communist's automatic weapon and continued across the ridge. Six more Chinese saw the ad (Continued on Page 3)