anaheim-gazette 1951-07-02

Fire Season's Here! Dry grass burning (pictured elsewhere on page) reminds us of danger of serious fires with us as summer hits stride. Remember, a flipped cigarette can start a costly forest fire. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL Government Plans Go-Ahead in Hike On Nation's Taxes nomic Stabilizer Eric Johnston told Senators today, a cease-fire in Korea would not lessen the need for the $10,-000,000,000 tax increase asked by the administration. He said the government plans to go ahead with "a billion-dollar-a-week mobilization program" in order to build the armed might of the free world to the point where it can counter communist aggression. Johnston was before the Senate Finance committee. It is considering a $7,200,000,000 tax bill which the House passed. Senator Taft (R-Ohio), told Johnston it was hard for Senators to justify the big tax boost to their constituents when the government had a $3,000,000,000 surplus in the fiscal year ending last Saturday. In a prepared statement, Johnston said the size of the tax in- NO DAMAGE—A grass fire on N. Patt st., opposite the Essex causes lots of smoke and excitement Friday at 3 p.m., but no whole vacant area burned before Anaheim fire-fighters could Johnston was before the Senate Finance committee. It is considering a $7,200,000,000 tax bill which the House passed. Senator Taft (R-Ohio), told Johnston it was hard for Senators to justify the big tax boost to their constituents when the government had a $3,000,000,000 surplus in the fiscal year ending last Saturday. In a prepared statement, Johnston said the size of the tax increase would have "tremendous, if not overriding, influence in determining the success or failure" of efforts to halt inflation. He urged a pay-as-we-go basis in financing the defense program. "I believe deeply that our tax policy must be on this basis if we are to prevent inflation from imperiling the buying power of the dollar—the buying power not only of the consumer's dollar but of the government's dollar, too," Johnston said in a statement prepared for the finance committee. Clint Flynn Will Head New Officers for Anaheim Ikes Clint Flynn will head new officers for the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America. Other new officers are: Arch Henry, first vice-president; Wayne Held, second vice-president; John Bestall, secretary; Walt Riesterer, treasurer; Les Roseberry, sergeant-at-arms, and Spence Allcock, Clyde Simmons, Clyde Bush, ralph Cox, Pat Murphy, Dick Martin and Jim Rymer, board of directors. Regular meeting of the Walton men will be held this coming Thursday evening at the Ike's clubhouse, 317 N. La Palma st., with the installation of these officers a highlight. Short films on California deer will also be presented. Sharp Committed to Norwalk ' Milo Sharp, 49, Anaheim, who has confessed felony morals offenses against minor Anaheim youths, was admitted to the Norwalk State hospital as a sexual psychopath over the past week end. The commitment, ordered by Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Hold Joint Meet at Youth Center Traffic Accidents Kill Two, Injure 15 Over Weekend Two men were killed and 15 persons injured in Orange county traffic accidents over the weekend, according to official reports today. Ralph A. Wilhelm, 49, of Long Beach and Donald F. Hardin, 18, of Wintersburg were killed and Ramon A. Bradshaw, 20, Wintersburg, was injured in a crash between the Bradshaw and Wilhelm cars Friday evening at Hiel and Balsa Chica aves., near Wintersburg. Bradshaw is in the County hospital in a "fair" condition. Hardin and Bradshaw were employed at the Hunt cannery at Fullerton and were on their way home traveling west on Hiel ave., when they collided with the Wilhelm car. Wilhelm also being on route home from his employment with a water well contractor. Juan Duarde, 27, resident of a Mexican National camp south of Anaheim, was injured when struck by an automobile when in pursuit of a baseball on Garden Grove (Continued on Page 5) Alpha Beta Takes Option on Land South of City Alpha Beta Markets, who already operate two markets in the city of Anaheim, today were reported to have taken an option on the southwest corner of the intersection of South and Los Angeles streets. "Youth Service" was the chief of an address presented by superior Court Judge Kenneth rison at a joint luncheon mme of Anaheim's Kiwanis, Lion Rotary clubs held this noon La Palma school youth center. Investment in Youth Inc. ed the affair, with each club contributing a share rangements. Program chie was Rotarian Bill Burr of Industrial Chemicals. Judg rison was introduced by W Schutz, past president of L Members of Sea Scout Sh jointly sponsored by the and Lions clubs; served a formed ushers and Girl who offered an exhibition of ing, assisted with serving Bovee, Rotarian and an ment in Youth director; short talk explaining the zation's plans and present A regular makeup meet all three clubs, the meet traced close to 153 clubmen Among honored guests meeting was Karl Reinhardt president of Kwikset, who originally purchased the sea youth center. Lum's ca plied the chicken dinner. The meeting was the first presiding over by newly ed presidents of both Lio Rotary, George LaFollette Dick Gay. Rezoning Propo Along Orangeew Avenue Near 10 Public hearing on the rezoning of land along O wood ave., south of Anaheim set for July 20, when the came before the county p commission in Santa Ana day afternoon. Sharp Committed to Norwalk Milo Sharp, 49, Anaheim, who has confessed felony morals offenses against minor Anaheim youths, was admitted to the Norwalk State hospital as a sexual psychopath over the past week end. The commitment, ordered by Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison, stays the criminal proceedings against him pending report by the hospital physicians whether he can be cured. Alpha Beta Takes Option on Land South of City Alpha Beta Markets, who already operate two markets in the city of Anaheim, today were reported to have taken an option on the southwest corner of the intersection of South and Los Angeles sts. There was no further elaboration on the information, supplied to the Gazette by an authoritative source. Late News Bulletins POMONA (UP)—A mall helicopter, smoke pouring from its tail, crashed in an orange grove near here today, killing the pilot and seriously injuring a passenger. Both men were taken from the wreckage to Community Hospital in Ontario where the pilot died moments after being admitted. FRANKFURT, Germany, (UP) — William N. Oatis, Associated Press chief of bureau in Prague, went on trial before a communist Czechoslovak court today and testified that he had been an "esplonage agent." Reporting this, American officials who are attending the trial said Oatis looked pale and strained. They said he spoke in carefur phrases which indicated he had memorized his testimony. He has been jailed since his arrest April 23 without being permitted to see any persons except his communist jailers. WASHINGTON, (UP)—Some 35,000 Western Union Telegraph Company employees who had planned to go on strike today are voting instead whether to accept a wage boost of 17 cents an hour. The strike, threatened for this morning, has been indefinitely postponed. WASHINGTON (UP)—Seizure of $500,000 worth of illicit marijuana in the secret compartments of an automobile was reported today by police. It was reputedly the biggest single haul ever made in this country. The find climaxed a city-wide hunt touched off after police were tipped that a cache or marijuana had been smuggled in from Mexico two weeks ago. The discovery brought to more than 200 pounds the amount of marijuana recovered following the arrest here of three persons June 20. Rezoning Proposed Along Orangewood Avenue Near 100 Public hearing on the proposal rezoning of land along Wood ave., south of Anaheim set for July 20, when the proposed county commission in Santa Ana will day afternoon. The territory is at present sified for general agriculture. It would be rezoned as such residential property if theposal is approved by the commission and ultimately by the city supervisors. Involved proposals is a strip 640 feet along both sides of Orangetheave. from highway 101 point 630 feet west of Haunted Mansion. $29,095 Damage Suit on File Collision of an automobiles by Tony Contreras, Tafer Portifio Martinez last August Placentia ave., near Katerse southeast of Anaheim basis for a suit for $29,000 ages filed in Superior court Tafolla and his wife bv victims of the accident. Martinez demanded $65 ages for his car. His fiefsengers, who were injured crash, filed damage claimsjuries and medical costslows: Clara Kabral, $51; $550 for loss of earnings Villasenor, $3550; Eva Vilas $5100; Santiago Estrado Matiana, $5100; Sally $3575 and Modesta $2050. ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM. ORANGE COUNTY. CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JULY 2, 1951 Red Korea Urges Armies to Fight; Claiming Victory TOKYO (P)—Red Korea tonight urged its soldiers to fight on while the world waited for news of an expected armistice. Pyongyang radio repeated Chinese and North Korean acceptance of a United Nations proposal for cease-fire talks. But the reds made it clear: they are claiming victory in the year-old conflict. The North Korean communist station started each broadcast with this statement: "The Anglo-American aggressors have at last realized failure of their sinister attempt and that is why they are seeking peace." Between news items the communist announcers inserted these statements: “Soldiers on the front, fight bravely and continue annihilation of aggressors,” and “anti-aircraft batteries, aim sharp and increase the bag of enemy intruders.” Att st., opposite the Essex Wire Corporation of California plant Friday at 3 p.m., but no damage. Tinder-dry grass over the anaheim fire-fighters could bring it under control. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Rotary Clubs Local Cold Storage Company Acquiring Rotary Clubs Youth Center "Youth Service" was the topic of an address presented by Superior Court Judge Kenneth Morison at a joint luncheon meeting in Anaheim's Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs held this noon at the Palma school youth center. Investment in Youth Inc., host to the affair, with each service club contributing a share of arrangements. Program chairman was Rotarian Bill Burr of U.S. Industrial Chemicals. Judge Morison was introduced by Warren Shutz, past president of Lions. Members of Sea Scout Ship 280, jointly sponsored by the Rotary and Lions clubs, served as unarmed ushers and Girl Scouts who offered an exhibition of Scout-g, assisted with serving. John Govee, Rotarian and an Investment in Youth director, gave a short talk explaining the organization's plans and present setup. A regular makeup meeting for all three clubs, the meeting attracted close to 153 clubmen. Among honored guests at the meeting was Karl Reinhard, vice-president of Kwikset, whose firm originally purchased the school as a youth center. Lum's cafe supplied the chicken dinner. The meeting was the first meeting presided over by newly-elected presidents of both Lions and Rotary, George LaFollette and Dick Gay. Rezoning Proposed Along Orangewood Avenue Near 101 Public hearing on the proposed rezoning of land along Orangewood ave., south of Anaheim, was set for July 20, when the proposal came before the county planning commission in Santa Ana last Friday afternoon. Local Cold Storage Company Acquiring Fifth New Plant The Anaheim Cold Storage through its president, Thomas Henry, announced today the acquisition of a 40-car frozen storage plant located in Covina for an undisclosed amount. The plant will be used for the storage of frozen orange concentrate and will be in full operation within 30 days. This brings to five the number of plants belonging to the Anaheim Cold Storage Company and gives them the largest frozen storage capacity in Southern California. The increase in frozen orange concentrate production in California is mirrored in the rapid growth of this Anaheim company. Phil Webb Heads Slate in Legion Election Tonight Election of officers for the 1951-52 year will be held in Legion clubrooms tonight, and all eligible members of Anaheim Post No. 72 are urged to attend. The nominating committee has submitted the following recommendations: Commander, Phil Webb; first vice commander, Tom Hoag; second vice commander, Orveal Elliott; adjutant, C. A. Schmitt; board of directors, Henry DuBois, Dr. P. S. Arnold, Ben Agajanian and Al Kohler. TOKYO (UP) — The Peiping radio said today North Korea had sent a telegram to the United Nations, accusing Americans of committing atrocities against North Koreans and de- Sors have at last realized failure of their sinister attempt and that is why they are seeking peace." Between news items the communist announcers inserted these statements: "Soldiers on the front, fight bravely and continue annihilation of aggressors," and "anti-aircraft batteries, aim sharp and increase the bag of enemy intruders." The world talked of peace, but it was "business as usual" on the fighting lines. There were bitter ground skirmishes at scattered points. Allied warplanes threw another heavy blow at the Hwangju airfield north of Sarlwon in the northwest. Other planes hit supply centers, rail and road lines, bridges, troop concentrations and gun positions. B129 superforts hit military barracks at Hnugnam on the east coast. United Nations naval forces continued to blockade and pound the North Korean east coast. Heaviest ground fighting of the day apparently was on the western front. An Allied patrol stormed a hill north of Yonchon. The foot troops killed 33 reds and captured four. The Allies withdrew and called down an air and artillery barrage. Another 30 to 40 reds were killed or wounded. There was no action reported from Kaesong, the rubbled town (Continued on Page 5) Major Repaving of City Streets is Scheduled Major re-paving of Anaheim city streets by the State Division of Highways is scheduled to begin July 15, according to word received this morning by Anaheim City Engineer George Holyoke. Holyoke said the State Division of Highways agreed to lay a plant-mix blanket pavement on Los Angeles st. from Water st., to Chestnut st. and on Center-Lincoln sts. from Los Angeles st. to Manchester blvd. Also repaved will be a short stretch of Center st. near Evelyn dr. on the east side of town. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today WHERE PATROLS PROBE open arrows show where tively, probed each other armistice talks later this battleline was Kaesong, east coast, Wonsan, Ge blasted by Allied war photo) Iran Threatens To Give Abadam Refinery Holiday TEHRAN (UP) — Premier Mamed Mossadegh told U., bassador Henry F. Grad would give the giant Abadam finery a "holiday" unless glo-Iranian Oil company to pay for any oil loaded company's tankers. Grady told newsmen "degh today expressed a gise to end the British deadlock over nationalization the oil industry but that "equally adamant against ing to anything that would vent carrying out the nationization program." Production at Abadam while was flowing into storage facilities at a greatly reduced rate, but company said the present output—gallons daily—would fill in about 20 days, after refinery would have to shuffle. This Britain has said be followed by withdrawals skilled British Rezoning Proposed Along Orangewood Avenue Near 101 Public hearing on the proposed rezoning of land along Orangewood ave., south of Anaheim, was set for July 20, when the proposal came before the county planning commission in Santa Ana last Friday afternoon. The territory is at present classified for general agricultural use. It would be rezoned as suburban residential property if the proposal is approved by the commission and ultimately by the county supervisors. Involved in the proposals is a strip 640-feet deep along both sides of Orangewood ave. from highway 101 from a point 630 feet west of Haster st. $29,095 Damage Suit on File Collision of an automobile driven by Tony Contreras, Tafolla and Porfifio Martinez last Aug. 19 on Placentia ave., near Katella road, southeast of Anaheim was the basis for a suit for $29,095 damages filed in Superior court against Tafolla and his wife by seven victims of the accident. Martinez demanded $623 damages for his car. His five passengers, who were injured in the crash, filed damage claims for injuries and medical costs as follows: Clara Kabral, $5150 plus $550 for loss of earnings; David Villasenor, $3550; Eva Villesanor, $5100; Santiago Estrado, $3550; Matiana, $5100; Sally Kabral, $3575 and Modesta Martinez, $2050. TOKYO (AP) — The Peliping radio said today North Korea had sent a telegram to the United Nations, accusing Americans of committing atrocities against North Koreans and demanding trial of those responsible as war criminals. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 77. Low was 63 at 6 a.m. today. READY TO RACE—The metal-covered soap-box racer shown above with its builder, Ben Curtis, 15, 511 S. Ohio st., at the wheel, is ready to roll in the 1951 Soap Box Derby. Looking over the speedster is Ray Reafsnyder, of Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture Co., Ben's sponsor. The racer's steering wheel was made by Ben out of the melted-down aluminum from three automotive pistons. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Production at Abadam while was flowing into storage facilities at a greater rate, but company said the present output—gallons daily—would fill in about 20 days, after refinery would have to shut down. This Britain has said it will be followed by withdrawal company's skilled British gerial and technical work. Grady had called on Mr. seeking a compromise would permit the British to load at Abadam. The Iranian company has ordered tanker captains to refuse receipts demanded by theernment and saying they new Iranian National Company for the cargoes. 14 Year Old Boy Burned to Death By Fireworks COMPTON (AP) — Trapping exploding fireworks stands old Fred Marion Rich waits to death yesterday. Police believe the fire started when a passing flicked a cigarette or match. The boy, who came here from Dallas, Tex., was as a night watchman that flames broke out. The plowed in a burst of pyrotechnics that lasted five minutes. Officers said a witness appeared to be either a match thrown from car at the stand. ZETTE 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 173 Early Reply to Red's Truce Terms Takes Shape as State Dept. and Ridgway Confer WASHINGTON (P)—The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway exchanged messages today on the communist proposal for Korean armistice talks at Kaesong later July 10. An early reply to the communist's presumably was taking shape. At the same time, Secretary of Defense Marshall advised Congress there would be a rush to bring U.S. troops home from the Far Pacific in the event a Korean armistice is negotiated. Marshall made the statement urging the House Foreign Affairs committee to act quickly on the administration's request for $8,-500,000,000 for foreign military and economic aid. Responsible officials, who said a series of messages had passed between Ridgway and the Joint Chiefs, gave no hint of what was said in them. No objections have been voiced to Kaesong—one of the new places the communists now hold south of the 38th Parallel—as a meeting WHERE PATROLS PROBE KOREAN BATTLELINE—Solid and open arrows show where Allied and communist patrols, respectively, probed each others lines in Korea today despite possible armistice talks later this month. Only quiet spot along present battleline was Kaesong, site of reds' choice for peace talks. On the east coast, Wonsan, Gen. Ridgway's choice for the talks, was blasted by Allied warships (ship symbol).—Associated Press Wirephoto) Iran Threatens To Give Abadan Refinery Holiday TEHRAN (UP)—Premier Mohammed Mossadegh told U. S. Ambassador Henry F. Grady Iran would give the giant Abadan refinery a "holiday" unless the Anklo-Iranian Oil company agree to pay for any oil loaded on the company's tankers. Grady told newsmen Mossadegh today expressed a great desire to end the British-Iranian deadlock over nationalization of the oil industry but that he was equally adamant against agreeing to anything that would prevent carrying out the nationalization program." Production at Abadan meanwhile was flowing into limited storage facilities at a greatly reduced rate, but company officials said the present output—8,300,000 gallons daily—would fill the tanks in about 20 days, after which the refinery would have to shut down. This, Britain has said, would be followed by withdrawal of the company’s skilled British manpower administration's request for $8,500,000,000 for foreign military and economic aid. Responsible officials, who said a series of messages had passed between Ridgway and the Joint Chiefs, gave no hint of what was said in them. No objections have been voiced to Kaesong—one of the new places the communists now hold south of the 38th Parallel—as a meeting place. Top officials have made plain they would like to have an earlier date. There was no sign however whether Ridgway has been advised to propose this. In addition to the military consultations, there was continued diplomatic activity. Secretary of State Acheson went over the Korean developments with his top advisors at a staff meeting during the morning. Later, he went to the White House for a review of foreign issues with President Truman. Tomorrow representatives of 17 countries with armed forces fighting in Korea are due to exchange views on truce developments in a regular semi-weekly meeting at the State Department. In a speech to the House, Rep. Armstrong (R., Mo.), urged that President Truman dismiss Acheson from his cabinet and call a conference of Democratic and Republican leaders on foreign policy. Armstrong complained that no GOP congressional leader has been consulted on cease-fire proposals in Korea. At Marshall's meeting with the House Foreign Affairs committee, Rep. Judd (R., Minn.), asked whether, after a truce and demobilization, the United States would "go back to war again; rather than give in to Chinese demands for Formosa. The idea, Marshall replied, was to "leave the troops there this time while a settlement is being reached." Judd said he thought the "communists are gambling we'll settle for anything to get the boys home" and then exploit our weakness. "The contrary to that," Marshall said, "is not to stop the fight until things are settled." Production at Abadan meanwhile was flowing into limited storage facilities at a greatly reduced rate, but company officials said the present output—8,300,000 gallons daily—would fill the tanks in about 20 days, after which the refinery would have to shut down. This, Britain has said, would be followed by withdrawal of the company's skilled British managerial and technical workers. Grady had called on Mossadegh seeking a compromise which would permit the British tankers to load at Abadan. The Anglo-Iranian company has ordered its tanker captains to refuse to sign receipts demanded by the government and saying they owe the new Iranian National Oil company for the cargoes. 14 Year Old Boy Burned to Death By Fireworks COMPTON (AP)—Trapped in an exploding fireworks stand, 14-year-old Fred Marion Rich was burned to death yesterday. Police believe the fire may have started when a passing motorist flicked a cigarette or lighted match. The boy, who came here recently from Dallas, Tex., was working as a night watchman when the flames broke out. The stand exploded in a burst of pyrotechnics that lasted five minutes. Officers said a witness saw what appeared to be either a cigarette or match thrown from a passing car at the stand. Seven Top Reds Sentenced to Prison Terms NEW YORK (AP)—Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan today ordered seven top communists to begin serving prison terms and issued bench warrants for four who failed to surrender. Minutes later, the seven were handcuffed, loaded into a van and whisked away to the Federal House of Detention. Small groups of bystanders outside the courthouse waved goodbye. Ten of the 11 had been sentenced to five years imprisonment for teaching the violent overthrow of the United States government. One had received a three year term. Those ordered arrested were Henry Winston, 35, organizational secretary of the party; Gus Hall, 39, Ohio state chairman; Robert Thompson, New York state chairman, and Gilbert Green, 43, Illinois chairman. All had been at liberty under bail of $20,000 each, furnished by the Civil Rights Congress, which the U.S. Attorney General's office has branded as subversive. Thompson has received the lesser sentence of three years because of his war record. Motorist Finds Second-Reverse Gears Too Close Amon Avery Newberry of 8121 Utah dr., Buena Park probably figures he has a gripe against U.S. auto designers. Second and reverse gear positions are too close together on the standard transmission shifting lever, as Newbery proved this weekend. Having paid for his order at the Hula Hut on N. Los Angeles st., Newberry put his car in reverse (he thought) to leave. Instead he hit second gear and when he released the clutch pedal the car leaped forward instead of backward and broke off one of the 4 by 4 inch pillars at the corner of the building.