anaheim-gazette 1951-07-16

Milton Berle's Wife Attempts Suicide In Apartment of Showman Billie Rose NEW YORK (UP)—Ash Blonde Joyce Matthews, twice-divorced wife of comedian Milton Berle, was released from a hospital today, insisting her suicide attempt in showman Billy Rose's apartment was on "impulse" and not "premeditated." "I was so upset, I didn't know what I was doing," she said. The 31-year-old actress, her wrists slashed with a razor blade, was found unconscious yesterday in the bathroom of Rose's luxurious apartment atop the Ziegfeld theater in mid-Manhattan. Police revived her after forcing the locked metal door of the room. Accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Gladys Mathews, the pretty actress was released from Rose. MORE ABOUT ... McCracken Continued from Page 1 testify that McCracken actually was at the theater. Ermma was called to the stand last Thursday, but did not finish her testimony before the weekend recess. Defense Counsel George Chula completed his cross-xamination of her this morning. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds of Dpwney, who were parked in their automobile near the theater, identified McCracken as the man they saw leading a little girl who answered Patty's description away from the theater in the direction of the motel shortly after 5 p.m., velt hospital this morning. Obviously nervous and upset. Miss Mathews talked freely with newsmen. She said she had gone to Rose's apartment for one reason only—to seek the producer's aid in squashing newspaper stories linking them romantically. "I thought Billy could help," she said. Asked why she tried to end her life, the actress replied: "I was so upset, I didn't know what I was doing. I just didn't think. I was too upset." Miss Mathews insisted she was "not in love" with Rose. She also denied she planned a reconciliation with her comedian-husband. "Milton and I are very good friends," she said, "and I expect to see him sometime later today." The TV star rushed to her bedside last night after hearing of the suicide attempt. In response to questions, the actress told newsmen that she accompanied Rose to Montreal last Thursday. A spokesman for her said that she made the plane trip to discuss a television job with the showman. Rose, he said, flew to Canada to "look into some mining stock." There was some uncertainty whether the actress had gashed both wrists or the left one only. Police said both had been shredded. When she left the hospital her left wrist was tightly bandaged. More about... Costliest Flood (Continued from Page 1) The fire area is in both Kansas City. An explosive situation also existed in the Fairfax industrial district—the last of three major industrial areas to be flooded. Water rung up to 15 feet covered much of the 3000-acre area, off from the Phillips Refinery oozed into the flood waters. Harry G. Fair, the refinery's superintendent, said he did not know just what damage was done by incoming waterers but "we can be sure there was some straining of connections beneath big storage tanks as they were tilted. The strain could be much worse as the water receded. "We wouldn't have seen anything in Kansas City yet if some spectator should unconsciously light a cigarette." Workers patrolled many of the plants in the four water-covered industrial areas. At the Armour meat packing plant, some 30 men labored to save perishables and livestock. More than 300 cattle were being kept alive on a ramp above water. Because of a water shortage in Kansas City, Mo., Kansas City Kans., Independence, Mo., and other nearby areas, emergency stations were set up to supply those unable to get sufficient water from their faucets. In Kansas, where flood waters are receding generally, some communities began the task of rehabilitation. At the state capital of Topeka volunteers still fought to save the city water plant. Mayor Kenneth before the weekend recess. Defense Counsel George Chula completed his cross-xamination of her this morning. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Reynolds of Downey, who were parked in their automobile near the theater, identified McCracken as the man they saw leading a little girl who answered Patty's description away from the theater in the direction of the motel shortly after 5 p.m., May 19. They testified to the little girl's "frantic" look and said she appeared to be crying inwardly. Mrs. Elsie Bluetet, operator of the Pine Motel where McCracken lived and where the State charges he murdered Patty, testified that he had rented cabin No. 9 on May 10 for one week and renewed the rental on May 17 for a second week. He was arrested in the cabin May 20, the day following Patty's disappearance. Mrs. Bluetet said she rented the cabin completely unfurnished as to bedding and utensils but that Mrs. Pearl Fisher, who drove McCracken to the motel in her car, said she would lend him necessary equipment. Mrs. Bluetet brought a note of amusement into the proceedings. When Chula asked her to go over some of her testimony again, regarding the cabin, she retorted, "Mark it down, so I won't have to repeat it again." Drownings, Heart Attacks Bring Death to Three One man died of a heart attack, a boy was drowned, and the death of another man in the surf at Huntington Beach may have been either from drowning or a heart attack. Coroner Earl R. Abbey's office reported today. Elmer Moore, 55, of Mentone, member of a mounted police posse from Colton, participating in the big rodeo parade at Westminster Sunday, died of a heart attack there. He became ill while riding and dismounted, seating himself at the curb. A physician was called to attend him, but he died 20 minutes later. 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He was standing in chest-high water when he suddenly threw up his arms and disappeared, his wife said. Lifeguards trying to revive him later said there appeared to be no water in his lungs, indicating a heart attack may have caused his death. His body was taken to the Smith mortuary in Huntington Beach. ABOUT Highest Flood continued from Page 1) Explosive situation also exists in Fairfax industrial district last of three major in areas to be flooded. Ranging up to 15 feet much of the 3000-acre from the Phillips Refinery into the flood waters. G. Fair, the refinery's president, said he did not insist what damage was done among water but "we can there is some straining sections beneath big storm as they were tilted. The should be much worse as ever receded." Wouldn't have seen any Kansas City yet if some or should unconsciously cigarette." Patrolled many of the four water-covered areas. The Armour meat packing some 30 men labored to reishables and livestock. More than 300 cattle being live on a ramp above water. Use of a water shortage in City, Mo., Kansas City, Independence, Mo., and nearby areas, emergency were set up to supply unable to get sufficient water their faucets. Kansas, where flood waters flooding generally, some commens began the task of rehaunting. The state capital of Topeka, rivers still fought to save the latter plant. Mayor Kenneth Prices to be Held According to OPS. Prices will be kept at their existing levels pending enactment by Congress of new legislation on price controls, according to William Moeser, district director of the San Diego District Office of Price Stabilization. He pointed out that in extending the Defense Production Act from June 30 to July 31 Congress provided that no ceiling price shall be permitted to become effective that is lower than the ceiling price shall be permitted to become effective that is lower than the ceiling price in effect on June 30. Moeser said OPS has issued General Overriding Regulation 13 to eliminate requirements for rollbacks in prices after June 30 and to freeze ceiling price provisions then in effect on manufactured products. Retailers and wholesalers subject to ceiling price regulations already in effect are not subject to overriding regulation 13, he said. The district OPS head warned that inflationary forces are bound to increase in coming months as more and more defense production absorbs available materials and adds to the volume of wages and employment. MORE ABOUT ... Premier Calls (Continued from Page 1) broken up by police rifle fire and army tanks, gave violent impetus to the tension between the communist Tudeh and Mossadegh's nationalists which has existed since the nationalization law was passed in May. The Mossadegh government, DERAILMENT OF 100 SP Freight Cars Involves Four in Freak Accidents LOS ANGELES (AP)—A 100-car Southern Pacific freight train apparently hit a broken rail east of here early today, derailing 36 cars and slighly injuring four bystanders. Sheriff's officers reported that Robert T. McGregor, 19, of 1232 N. Raymond ave., Pasadena, and his girl friend, Evelyn Conde, 18, of Puente, were driving on Valley blvd., when a set of four-wheeled freight car trucks dislodged by the crash bounced onto the highway, still rolling. The surprised McGregor headed for the ditch, but the wheels clipped his car anyway. He and Miss Conde were shaken up. Mrs. Alberta Blumhart of Pico and Edward E. Paddock of Puente were standing by a fire truck watching the wreck a few moments later. A car hit the fire rig, jarred loose a ladder which fell on the pair. They were slightly bruised. The railroad mishap piled freight cars on top of each other and tore out several telegraph poles along the right of way. 85,000 Gallon Navy Paint Contract Goes To Rinshed-Mason The West Coast division of the Rinshed-Mason company has been awarded new Navy contracts for paint materials totaling over 85,000 gallons for delivery in the very near future. First Dependency Checks Smaller Parents of Orange county servicemen who may have dependency allowances coming to them under the Dependents Assistance Act of 1950 are notified by Belleermann, Orange County Service Officer, that under a new system instituted by the armed forces their first few checks will be smaller than they may be expecting. From now on the parents for whom dependency allowance is asked will at first receive only the amount withheld from the serviceman's pay. The Government's contribution will be held up until dependency is established; then it will be added to the serviceman's allotment and separate check will be sent to cover the amount held back during the dependency investigation. Allotments to wives and children are not affected by the new procedure, Liebermann said. He invited dependents of servicemen to use the facilities of his office County Service Office, 225 North Broadway, Santa Ana in coping with any problems involving dealings with Government agencies. NEW GUINEA SYDNEY, Australia (AP)—Two persons, including an American Roman Catholic bishop, were reported killed today and five others were believed dead in the crash of an Australian plane. City, Mo., Kansas City, Independence, Mo., and nearby areas, emergency were set up to supply unable to get sufficient water in their faucets. Kansas, where flood waters leading generally, some communities began the task of rehaul. The state capital of Topeka, Kansas still fought to save the water plant. Mayor Kenneth estimated at least $100,000 worth of damage was caused by flood waters. It still covered about 400 acres began returning to homes at Ottawa, Kans., one heavily flooded town. Water was receding in the flooded Manhattan, Osawatomie, Minneapolis, Beloit, Abilene, Oswego, Chanute and Missouri, the Missouri river expected to reach a crest onville in the center of the city until Thursday. ABOUT ... Premier Calls (Continued from Page 1) broken up by police rifle fire and army tanks, gave violent impetus to the tension between the communist Tudeh and Mossadegh's nationalists which has existed since the nationalization law was passed in May. The Mossadegh government, while standing firm on its program to get AOIC out of Iran, is worried about Tudeh efforts to use the popular oil nationalization issue to spread communist influence and disorder. Today's crackdown on the Tudeh is the sharpest since the attempt to assassinate the Shah in 1949. Since then the Tudeh party has been outlawed but has continued to flourish under such organizations as the "partisans of peace" and the "Society to fight the imperialist oil companies." Police raided the headquarters of both organizations in the early hours this morning and arrested several leaders. Left wing papers also were suppressed by the police today and did not publish. One of the chief reasons for the proclamation of martial law — which bans gatherings of more than three persons—was to prevent further demonstrations in connection with the funerals of the rioters. MORE ABOUT ... 12 Persons (Continued from Page 1) tion of Broadway and Santa Clara, Sunday at 1 a.m. Dittle and his companion Deputy Donald E. Earl, 1345 La Palma, Anaheim, were unhurt. John Esser, 8, 2421 Poinsettia, Santa Ana, received minor injuries at Santa Clara and Poinsettia Sunday evening when his bicycle collided with an automobile driven by Carl A. Ruff, 34, 2417 Valencia, Santa Ana. The boy was treated at a North Main st. emergency hospital. Clyde F. Ashburn, 46, 715 Cypress, Santa Ana, suffered cuts on one arm and was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital after his car collided with the car of Ralph J. Acito, 40, 415 Heliotrope, Corona Del Mar. The collision took place at Bishop and Sycamore streets Gazette Reader for YOUR WANT Hundreds and hundreds of readers scan the WANT-ADS daily... looking for the oppertunities they know will eventually appear. When you want to BUY, SELL, RENT or EXCHANGE ANYTHING... it's 10 to that some one is LOOKING FOR THE VERY THING YOU HAVE TO OFFER. New Price Charts On Xmas Goods Put Out by Area OPS A special method for preparing price charts for the sale of toys, games and Christmas decorations is contained in a change in regulations, according to George J. Singer, San Diego District price executive for the Office of Price Stabilization. The change is contained in an amendment to Ceiling Price Regulation 7. Singer said, and was made well in advance of the holiday season to help merchants when they stock the Christmas goods. COMMITS SUICIDE Carol R. Nichols, 31, employs of the county road department, ended his own life Saturday evening in the garage at his home, 334 N. Harwood st., Orange, according to a report at the coroner's office. Despondency was assigned as the cause of his act. He died of asphyxiation, having attached a hose to the exhaust pipe of his car. The body is at the Coffee-Eudaly mortuary in Orange. More Sex Psycopath Personnel Added to Norwalk Hospital The State budget for the 1951-62 fiscal year contains $2,521,405 for the support of the Norwalk State Hospital, it was announced today by Dr. Robert E. Wyers. Superintendent of the hospital. Salaries and wages will account for $1,845,200. The budget provides 35 new positions, six of them staffing the sex psycopath unit which has been carrying on without sufficient personnel. The positions provided for the sex psycopath unit are 1 psychiatrist, 1 physician and surgeon, 1 psychiatric social worker, 1 occupational therapist, and 2 stenographer-clerk. Other positions provided in the budget are: 5 supervising nurses, 1 psychiatric nursing instructor, 2 assistant superintendents of nursing services, 5 assistant supervisors of hotpital attendants, 5 hostal attendants, 2 psychiatric resident positions for training physicians in psychiatry, 1 medical record librarian, 2 psychiatric social workers, 1 leading stationary engineer, 1 stationary engineer, 1 butcher, 1 credit clerk, 1 stenographer-clerk, and 1 account clerk. Also provided in the budget is $250,450 for minor construction and repairs at the hospital. Operations Resume At Wilmington Oil Refinery Today WILMINGTON (UP)—Operations at the Union Oil Company's huge Wilmington refinery, scene of a $2,000,000 fire, are scheduled to be resumed today. The fire started last Thursday when an 80,000 gallon gasoline tank exploded. The blaze raged out of control through the refinery until seven such tanks had burned. The plant closed down immediately after the first explosion. 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