anaheim-gazette 1951-06-29

Vacation It's the good old summer time. You'll soon be vacationing. Want to make it easy? Read the helpful messages on Page 5 of your Gazette today. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANA Eight Month Extension of Controls Voted by Senate WASHINGTON (P)—A bill to extend price, wage and rent controls eight months but which would curb drastically or possibly ban any new price rollbacks was passed by the Senate early today. The bill, which falls for short of the kind of measure President Truman contends the country needs to combat inflation, was approved at the tag end of a multuous marathon session by a roll call vote of 71 to 10. Weary senators sent the bill to the House, which plans to shunt it aside temporarily and act instead—probably later in the day—on stop-gap legislation to extend the present controls law 31 days. The House bill as cleared by its Rules committee would prohibit any price rollbacks during July—the proposed life of the measure. It also would bar fixing any new price ceilings during the month. Mounting Cease-Fire Talk Brings Letdown in War TOKYO (P)—The fighting war virtually disappeared from the Korean front today under a mounting wave of cease-fire talk. A small, fierce fight raged throughout the afternoon for a single hill northwest of Yonchon on the western front. The ridge changed hands six times before Allied forces withdrew, leaving communists still holding the hill. Chinese reds threw some small probing attacks at the center of the line. Elsewhere ground action was confined to patrol activity. Wife of GI Now in Korea Killed in Highway Crash Mrs. Virginia May Deer 29 year old wife of an arrogant in Korea who will for some on leave July fatally injured at 10:30 yesterday on Manchester 10th, Buena Park, and end-over-end throwing the pavement. She died minutes later in an amphibian route to Anaheim community hospital. Mrs. DeFrates, who at 4750 Lakewood blvd., Beach, was the mother of year old daughter. She was in her car at the time of accident, which took place slight curve in the high. Her husband, S/Sgt. DeFrates has been in Korea some months and is about brought home under the rotation plan. Ambassador W Toward Preserve the House, which plans to shunt it aside temporarily and act instead—probably later in the day—on stop-gap legislation to extend the present controls law 31 days. The House bill as cleared by its Rules committee would prohibit any price rollbacks during July—the proposed life of the measure. It also would bar fixing any new price ceilings during the month. The current law expires at midnight tomorrow. House leaders have decided against considering at this time the longer range extension approved by the Senate. So the Senate appeared to face the alternatives of (1) going along with the House on a stop-gap extension, or (2) letting the controls program lapse. Agreement on a brief extension seemed to be the likely choice. Senator Mayband (D-SC), floor manager of the Senate bill, declared he had no doubt the Senate and House would get together. "We're not going to let the controls program collapse—you know that," he told a reporter. The Senate voted down 58 to 22, a proposal by Senator Moody (D-Mich.,) that the present law—with some changes in the rent control provisions—be extended until April-1. Passage of the Senate's eight-month extension bill came shortly before 3 a.m., EST., after a continuous session which lasted 16 hours. It started at 11 a.m., EST., yesterday. The final vote was marked by angry, sometimes furious debate over whether Senators Lehman (D.-Lib., N.Y.) and Benton (D-Conn.) could respond "present" when their names were called on the final vote. Hoag Memorial Hospital Plans In Final Stage Final plans for the Hoag Memorial hospital, Presbyterian, Newport Beach, have been accepted according to a statement made by George G. Hoag, acting chairman of the Hospital Board of Di A small, fierce fight raged throughout the afternoon for a single hill northwest of Yonchon on the western front. The ridge changed hands six times before Allied forces withdrew, leaving communists still holding the hill. Chinese reds threw some small probing attacks at the center of the line. Elsewhere ground action was confined to patrol activity. United Nations patrols screening the lower half of the "iron triangle" were turned back by heavy, though inaccurate fire. "The Chinese don't shoot unless we provoke them," one officer commented. "They sit tight until we come in gun range, then they let loose." The whole battlefront was like that. The U.S. Eighth Army took only 108 words Friday night to cover the entire ground action in the briefest communique it has issued this year. There was more activity in the air, Propeller driven U.N. Mustangs tangled Thursday with red jets. One Russian-made jet was damaged, the Mustangs unhurt. Far East Air Forces said, Two American jets were shot down by ground fire. On the ground a few hundred reds struck in the early morning darkness Friday in the Kumkwa area. A series of earlier Chinese attacks in this same corner of the old "iron triangle" were beaten back during the night and daylight hours Thursday. Communist radios at Pyongyang in Korea and Peliping in China ignored cease-fire talk. United Nations sources in Japan and Korea would not comment. But a spirit of optimism was apparent in U.S. Eighth Army headquarters. Illinois Passenger Train Somersaults Down Embankment SHELBYVILLE (P)—The Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train, the Meadowlark, hit a track washout near here last night and somersaulted down a 30-foot creek embankment. Two crew Hoag Memorial Hospital Plans In Final Stage Final plans for the Hoag Memorial hospital, Presbyterian, Newport Beach, have been accepted according to a statement made by George G. Hoag, acting chairman of the Hospital Board of Directors. With the approval of the plans which occurred on Wednesday last, they now go to the contractors for bids. Bidding will remain open for 30 days and July 26, has been fixed for the closing date to receive bids. H. C. Chambers, the architect, who prepared the plans, with offices at 124 W. Fourth st., Los Angeles, will have copies available for contractors interested in submitting construction bids. The plans require 28 large sheets in all, and because of the general interest in the hospital project for the coast of Orange county, bids will be opened at the City hall, Newport Beach, Friday, July 27, at 2:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of the hospital may accept any of the bids submitted or may call for new bids if they so decide. The main building of the hospital is 350 feet long and serves to give some idea of the imposing nature of the main structure. Capacity of the hospital is set as 75 beds but there will be over one hundred rooms in all, in the main building as now planned. Provisions for adding additional rooms at minimum cost of time and material has been included in the planning. Illinois Passenger Train Somersaults Down Embankment SHELBYVILLE (P)—The Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train, the Meadowlark, hit a track washout near here last night and somersaulted down a 30-foot creek embankment. Two crewmen were killed and a dozen passengers injured. The diesel locomotive plowed down the steep grade approaching a trestle and plunged into swollen Brush creek. The four cars of the train tumbled behind it. Three were reported to have turned over four times. The fireman and mail clerk were killed. Fireman C. L. Mills, 64, of Salem, Ill., was pinned beneath the locomotive, partly submerged. The body of mail clerk Robert Boatright, also of Salem, was found in the baggage car. The engineer, J. R. Beach of Villa Grove, Ill., reported the train, on a night run from Chicago to Cypress in Southern Illinois; hit a rain-weakened section of the track. Gordon Woods, 19, of James City, Pa., one of the passengers, said: "The train was traveling about 60 miles an hour. I felt a slight bump and felt myself going through the air toward the window." TEMPERATURES Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 78. High for the previous 24 hours was 81 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 62 at 6 a.m. today. ANAHEIM GAZETE papar ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1951 Wife of GI Now in Korea Killed in Highway Crash Mrs. Virginia May DeFrates, 29 year old wife of an army sergeant in Korea who will start for some on leave July 6, was fatally injured at 10:30 p.m., yesterday on Manchester near 10th, Buena Park, and turned end-over-end throwing her to the pavement. She died a few minutes later in an ambulance en route to Anaheim community hospital. Mrs. DeFrates, who resided at 4750 Lakewood blvd., Long Beach, was the mother of a five year old daughter. She was alone in her car at the time of the accident, which took place at a slight curve in the highway. Her husband, S/Sgt. Allan DeFrates has been in Korea for some months and is about to be brought home under the army rotation plan. Ambassador Works Toward Preserving Late News Bulletins WILL RELEASE PILOTS WASHINGTON (UP)—The State Department said today Czechoslovakia has agreed to release two western pilots and their U. S. jet fighter planes. They have been held since they made emergency landings near Prague June 8 on a training flight. JOB FOR WEDEMEYER SAN FRANCISCO (UP)—Lieut. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer announced today he will become vice president and director of the AVCO Manufacturing corporation of New York City upon his retirement from the army. PLANE CRASH KEY WEST, Fla. (UP) — Eight navy men were killed and one escaped with a broken leg today in the crash of a patrol bomber. One of the men was alive when taken from the water by rescue craft but died of injuries after reaching the naval hospital. The plane, a PBM, fell in the Florida Straits off a nearby island. It was based at the Key West naval seaplane station. The Pilots Strike Ends CHICAGO (UP)—A pilots strike that has halted operations for 10 days on the vast United Air Lines network was ended today by a truce. The union ordered its 900 striking pilots to return to their posts by 1:45 p.m. (PDT) today. The truce agreement was announced by Thomas E. Bickers, executive secretary of the National Mediation board after a pre-dawn meeting with representatives of the company and the striking AFL Airline Pilots association. BOATS COLLIDE SEATTLE (UP)—An oil tanker bound upcoast from California and a Greek freighter collided in heavy fog off the Oregon coast late last night. The Coast Guard reported early today both vessels apparently escaped serious damage. The vessels were the SS Audrey of Greek registry, and the SS Alan Seeger, identified by the Coast Guard as a Time Oil Co. tanker. The Seeger was enroute from California to Portland, Ore. Ambassador Works Toward Preserving Oil from Iran TEHRAN, Iran (UP)—U.S. Ambassador Henry F. Grady appealed anew to Premier Mohammed Mossadegh today for concessions that would insure the flow of oil to the west from the world's largest refinery at Abadan. Grady talked 90 minutes with Mossadegh. Then he told newsmen that chances for easing Iran's oil crisis "don't look too bright" despite Mossadegh's promise to suspend anti-sabotage legislation opposed by the British. But British officials, with the refinery under the guns of one of their cruisers, appeared more hopeful. Grady said he would propose to the British that they keep their technicians on the job at Abadan. A British embassy spokesman said employees of the Anglo-Iranian Oil company, which operates the refinery and produces virtually all of Iran's oil, would not be withdrawn so long as the refinery stays open. Withdrawal of the technicians would close the refinery. Grady called suspension of the anti-sabotage bill a goodwill gesture. It followed Mossadegh's better yesterday to President Truman. Grady said Mr. Truman had informed the premier he would reply in a few days. The U.S. ambassador made clear that the premier would not budge on the nationalization program. SANTA ANA 'TRAIN-BUSTER' With First Marine Air Wing, Korea (UP)—The son of Brig. Gen. Evans F. Carlson of "Carlson's saiders" fame is becoming famous in his own right as a train smasher in Korea. Maj. Evans C. Carlson of 2026 French st., Santa Ana, got his third train within a week last year. PLANE CRASH KEY WEST, Fla. (UP) — Eight navy men were killed and one escaped with a broken leg today in the crash of a patrol bomber. One of the men was alive when taken from the water by rescue craft but died of injuries after reaching the naval hospital. The plane, a PBM, fell in the Florida Stralis off a nearby island. It was based at the Key West naval seaplane station. The big twin-engined plane was taking off when the accident occurred. Optimists Hear Eye-Witness Account Of Marine Activities in Korea War Anaheim Optimists last night heard an eye-witness account of the Korean fighting around Wonsan told by First Lieutenant C. P. (Jack) Lewis of the Public Relations division at El Toro Marine Corps Air station, who spent several months with the First Marine Air Wing on special assignment last winter. Lewis pointed out that the Korean "police action" is an "old man's" war, not because the American Marines involved are old in point of years, but because they are old men in point of service. He explained that 55 per cent of them are reserves called up in August, 1950, the other 45 per cent being younger men not baptized in the fire of World War II. He reminded the Optimists that only six weeks elapsed between the time the First Division was called up and the amphibious assault on Inchon. In spite of the fact that American Soldiers and Marines were fighting a war with the "wraps" on against a treacherous enemy in bitter cold, Lt. Lewis said their morale was almost unbelievably high. He recounted the story of a group of Marines cut off by the enemy on the way to Changjin reservoir. The encircled troops were supplied completely by air drops. Lt. Lewis accompanied the supply planes and received the scare of his life when red gunners fired point blank at his plane with 40 millimeter ack-ack guns. The drop was made, however, and later Lewis ran into one of the men with the cut-off element. He asked Housewife Charged With Assault in Daughter's Death Mrs. Cordella Groden, 23-year-old Costa Mesa housewife, who had been scheduled to go on trial July 9 on a charge of murdering her three months old daughter, Patricia, who died in the county hospital, Feb. 9, of an alleged beating, today pleaded guilty to felony assault and the murder charge was dismissed. Deputy district attorney Robert Kneeland, in asking for dismissal of the murder complaint, told Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison, that medical evidence cast doubt on the cause of death resulting from the beating. Mrs. Green had declared that the child had fallen from a couch onto a concrete floor. She had, however, admitted beating the baby about the head with her fists, because she could not stand hearing it cry. In pleading guilty to assault she asked the court for probation. Judge Morrison set the hearing for July 13. SACRAMENTO (UP)—Gov. Warren's signature today made the blue and gold of his Alma Mater, the University of California, the bound ucoast from California and a Greek freighter collided in heavy fog off the Oregon coast late last night. The Coast Guard reported early today both vessels apparently escaped serious damage. The vessels were the SS Audrey of Greek registry, and the SS Alan Seeger, identified by the Coast Guard as a Time Oil Co-tanker. The Seeger was enroute from California to Portland, Ore. and the Audrey was enroute from Vancouver, Wash., to Egypt. NEW YORK, June 29—Malik, Russian delegate Waldorf-Astoria hotel members of U.N.'s Secession on his Korean photo). Baffled Commands Sets 950 Prorail on Valencias By The Farm Edit The Orange Admin Committee yesterday quickly looked at the farre pressed citrus market up with a prorate of 70% of Valencias for the week July 7. From reporting this newspaper, they baffled and depressed them. They were probably about what the Valencians would think about their returns from a near market. They were also ably confused by the start last week of Don Street member and Exchange clan, who said in effect can't raise grower return cutting shipments." After thinking this on the committee probably wied why they were there first place. So do a lot of MIDWEST STAGE UNDER BAD WEATHER (By The Associated Press) June's violent weather nudoes, windstorms, rains and floods—has exacted a ling toll over the mid-corridor. Scores have been killed; jersey was in the millions of—and mounting. The most destructive from nature's elements is Kansas and Missouri. In alone, floods and storms caused an estimated $22,000-$24,000,000 damage to crops and mountains. But other midwest states been hit by the late spring early summer storms, in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Illinois, wa, Minnesota and Ohio. While floods were a major lem in Kansas and Mississippi was the lack of water that much concern in drought-Southern Louisiana. There was a measure of last night as rains blanketed 180-mile drought area. T ranged from one to 3¼ inch in the heart of the sugar cane region reported falling from two to three inches. BULLDOZER PARACHUTE DAYTON, O. (UP)—A giant 000 pound bulldozer has be cessfully parachuted from child C-119 cargo plane, Force said today. It was the heaviest load dropped safely from an Six 100-foot-diameter park eased the giant machine... ZETTE 1 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 172 Ridgway Sent Instructions For Negotiation of a Cease Fire Truce With N. Korean WASHINGTON (P) — The government today drafted general instructions to Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway on negotiation of a cease-fire in Korea. Robert A. Loveft, Deputy Secretary of Defense, announced they were being sent to the United Nations commander but would say nothing as to what the instructions were. In the nature of things, the plans and intentions were wrapped in secrecy. There was an evident determination not to tip off the communists in advance of what precise moves were planned. NEW YORK, June 29—MALIK AND WIFE AT PARTY—Jacob Malik, Russian delegate to the U.N. and Mrs. Malik arrive at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel here last night for dinner he gave for members of U.N.'s Security Council. Mr. Malik would not comment on his Korean peace proposal. (Associated Press Wire-photo) Baffled Committee Sets 950 Prorate on Valencias By The Farm Editor The Orange Administrative Committee yesterday took a quick look at the terribly depressed citrus market and came up with a prorate of 950 cars of Valencias for the week ending July 7. From reports reaching this newspaper, they were a baffled and depressed group. They were probably worried about what the Valencia grower would think about the lack of returns from a near red-ink market. They were also probably confused by the statement last week of Don Street, OAC member and Exchange statistician, who said in effect, "You can't raise grower returns by cutting shipments." After thinking this one over the committee probably wondered why they were there in the first place. So do a lot of others. Midwest Staggers Under Bad Weather (By The Associated Press) June's violent weather — tornadoes, windstorms, rains, hail and floods—has exacted a staggering toll over the mid-continent. Scores have been killed and in- Telephone Strike Wins 10 Per Cent Increase in Pay LOS ANGELES (P)—The fourth strike of the CIO Communications Workers of America against the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company in Southern California ended early today. Federal Conciliator Oliver E. Goodwin said an agreement had been reached. Nearly 9500 plant and accounting department employees—about one-third of the company's total personnel in this area—return to their jobs this morning. Anaheim employees, who staged a one-day strike earlier this week, have been at work throughout negotiations. The agreement provides for a 10 per cent average wage increase, maximum allowed by law for union-represented employees. Goodwin said other principal points in the settlement include the upgrading of some cities, job reclassification, seniority provisions, arbitration of dismissals, grievance machinery and limiting of pay and time off for union activities. The union employees had been making from $36 to $82 per week. The contract will not include a no-strike clause. Goodwin said. Union representatives had been strongly against any such clause. In the nature of things, the plans and intentions were wrapped in secrecy. There was an evident determination not to tip off the communists in advance of what precise moves were planned. But on the speculative side it seemed clear that Ridgway, or someone, would first have to find out whether any responsible military leader of the Chinese and North Koreans would agree to discussions about an armistice. Last October, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, with the approval of the U.N. and U.S. authorities, issued an appeal for a cease-fire to the North Korean commander. That appeal was never answered and the war continued. Defense officials declined, however, to speculate in talking with reporters as to what Ridgway might do or as to what he was told in his first instructions. Beyond the first move, the whole course of action obviously might depend on what was the reaction of the communist leaders in Korea. In London, informed sources said the moves being framed here had the support of all the 16 United Nations with forces in Korea itself. Ridgway was at his Tokyo headquarters, but there were rumors he might leave for Korea at any time. William J. Sebald, U.S. diplomatic chief in Japan, flew to Pusan, Korea, and conferred for more than an hour with John J. Muccio, the U.S. ambassador to Korea. No official announcement was made as to their discussions. A spokesman for the South Korean government, Clarence Ryce, said he felt the shooting war would stop within "the next few days." The South Koreans were unhappy, however, over the prospect of a cease fire along the 38th parallel—the old border between North and South Korea. L. B. Psychiatrist Alleged Morals Midwest Staggers Under Bad Weather (By The Associated Press) June's violent weather—torrines, windstorms, rains, hail and floods—has exacted a staggering toll over the mid-continent. Scores have been killed and injured. Damage to crops and property was in the millions of dollars—and mounting. The most destructive blows from nature's elements have hit Kansas and Missouri. In Kansas alone, floods and storms have caused an estimated $22,000,000 to $24,000,000 damage to crops. But other midwest states have been hit by the late spring and early summer storms, including Oklahoma, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Ohio. While floods were a major problem in Kansas and Missouri it was the lack of water that caused much concern in drought-stricken Southern Louisiana. There was a measure of relief last night as rains blanketed the 80-mile drought area. The falls ranged from one to 3¼ inches and the heart of the sugar cane and rice region reported falls measuring from two to three inches. BULLDOZER PARACHUTED DAYTON, O. (UP)—A giant, 19-100 pound bulldozer has been successfully parachuted from a Fairchild C-119 cargo plane, the Air Force said today. It was the heaviest load to date dropped safely from an airplane. Six 100-foot-diameter parachutes used the giant machine to earth. Goodwin said other principal points in the settlement include the upgrading of some cities, job reclassification, seniority provisions, arbitration of dismissals, grievance machinery and limiting of pay and time off for union activities. The union employees had been making from $36 to $82 per week. The contract will not include a no-strike clause. Goodwin said. Union representatives had been strongly against any such clause. Goodwin said the agreements, reached after day and night negotiations, must be approved by the membership of the plant and accounting bargaining units before the contract can be drawn up. The strike started Monday morning, and picket lines were thrown up around 24 telephone offices. The company and union issued a joint statement saying: "We are glad the strike is ended and an agreement has been reached." New Campaign Launched to Secure Motor Wheel Chair for Bill Tobin Bill Tobin, 72, who sells papers from his wheelchair on the north-west corner of Los Angeles and Center sts., is going to get some assistance in purchasing an electrically-powered chair. Barnes Brodie, local electrician and owner of Brodie's "House of Lights" at 116 N. Los Angeles st., announced today that he will conduct a one-man campaign to raise $300 to $400 to finance a used chair for Tobin. “There isn't a person in this town more worthy of assistance than Bill Tobin,” Brodie said. “He's put himself out time and again, when he was able, to help boys who needed assistance and to make life more livable for servicemen during the last war. I think he's 'cast his bread upon the waters,' and I think everyone ought to help bring it back to him.” Brodie began this morning calling on local businessmen and householders. His first contribution came from Mayor Charles Pearson. Brodie said contributions may be mailed to his business address or may be brought in personally if he fails to call. Once the motor chair has been obtained, Brodie will take the maintenance and upkeep of it on his own hands.