anaheim-gazette 1951-07-30

Last Chance Tickets still available for the internationally know Llords' Puppet show to be given tonight in Premont school auditorium at 7:30 p.m. It's good fun for both kids and adults. Don't miss it! VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Capital of North Korea Blasted by U.S. Warplanes U.S. Eighth Army Headquarters, Korea (EP)—U.S. warplanes blasted the North Korean capital of Pyongyang through rain today in one of the most determined air assaults of the Korean war. It was not the war's largest raid, a Fifth Air Force announcement said, but it was pushed home with vigor. Two Marine Corsairs collided in the rain clouds and were lost. "The Air Force said an F-51 Mustang exploded in the air after it was hit by intense small arms fire "just north of the battle lines." "There was no chance of the pilot's survival," the Air Force said. Fires and explosions in the Pyongyang area sent up smoke columns that merged with rain clouds and prevented accurate assessment of damage. B-29 superforts blasted three red supply centers in North Korea—Chinnampo and Kyompo in the west and Hamhung on the east SEATTLE, Wash., July 30—HEARTY WELCOME FOR SGT. YOR —Sgt. 1/C Alvin B. York, Bethpage, Tenn., second cousin of Sgt. Alvin C. York of World War I fame, gets a buss from lips s Connie Alhadeff, port hostess, as he arrived here yesterday aboard Navy transport Marine Adder. The ship returned 26 "There was no chance of the pilot's survival," the Air Force said. Fires and explosions in the Pyongyang area sent up smoke columns that merged with rain clouds and prevented accurate assessment of damage. B-29 superforts blasted three red supply centers in North Korea—Chinnampo and Kyompo in the west and Hamhung on the east coast. At the time the planes first appeared over Pyongyang — 11:40 a.m.—Lt. Gen. Nam Il, senior communist cease-fire negotiator, was saying in Kaesong: "It is our understanding that hostilities will continue until an armistice is agreed on." He did not know that the North Korean capital was under air attack at that very moment. Air Force planes made 405 individual flights in the Pyongyang attack. The number of Marine planes participating was not given. Weather forced other planes to turn back with their bombs, rockets and jellydied gasoline, preventing what might have been one of the biggest fighter-bomber raids of the war. Pyongyang was made a prime target Monday not because it is the capital of North Korea but because it was one of the few target areas that could be reached through clouds North Koreans fled Monday from major hills northeast of Yanggu. Allied troops battled to the crest of the hill mass at the climax of five and one-half days of bitter fighting. Adjoining hills, linked into defenses of the main mountain mass, and dominating the eastern front for miles, fell Sunday. Along the rest of the Korean warfront, Allied patrols reported only light enemy contact. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 92. High for the previous 24 hours was 86 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 66 at 6 a.m. today. Army Rotation Troop Quarantine Delays Arrival SEATTLE (P)—A delayed and confusing homecoming of 2692 Army rotation troops, among them one Anaheim soldier, was finally straightened out today and the GI's, with the exception of 276 being held in a three day small pox quarantine, were homeward bound. It all began yesterday when 27 combat soldiers went into hiding aboard a docking troopship yesterday in a vain effort to elude a smallpox quarantine, and held up unloading for 1½ hours until they surrendered voluntarily. They were among rotation troops returning home from Korea aboard the transport Marine Adder. M/Sgt. Frank B. Stutts, 116 (Continued on Page 3) Arrested on Drunk And Driving Charge Vincent Wagner, 1125 Pearl st., Anaheim, arrested last night and booked on charges of drunk and driving, was released from City jail this morning on a $250 bail bond to appear in court Aug. 3, at 9 a.m. Wagner was arrested in the 1200 block of W. Lincoln ave., with his wife, Ruth S. Wagner, who was booked for drunk and released under $25 ball this morning to appear in court with her husband. Nobody Threw The Bull . . . He Jumped OSLO, Norway (P)—The little town of Frederikstad southern, Norway reported day what is believed to be the first successful ski-jump ever made by a bull calf. The calf wandered to the of the well-known Oeyn jump, took a good look around sat down on his haunches shot down the 40-foot long Tall flying, the calf made perfect landing and wall away. Building Contract For Hoag Memorial To Be Awarded Award of contract on constitution of the million-dollar H Memorial hospital, Presbyterian on the bluffs of Newport Beach may be made this evening by hospital board, which opens seven bids last Friday at beach city. Low bid was $1,096,023, smitted by the Santa Ana Means and Ulrich. Allison Ho Ana, Santa Ana, was a close sec with $1,096,948. South Coast Construction Co., was next low w $1,109,438. Other bids: Eschumich B Los Angeles, $1,151,385; To Construction Co., Los Angle $1,182,832; Stanton-Reed Co., Angeles $1,185,606; Myers Br Los Angeles, $1,189,000. The hospital, a one-story str Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 92. High for the previous 24 hours was 86 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 66 at 6 a.m. today. World Casting Records Fall at Ike's State Skish Tournament at La Palma Anaheim's Clint Flynn won the coveted State Skish All Around casting championship Sunday at the La Palma park pool in a casting tournament sponsored by the Anaheim chapter of the Izaak Walton league. Six national and world records fell in the two day tournament. Earl Osten of Corona del Mar, national all around champion, led the parade by setting two marks in the % oz. Skish Spinning distance of 212 feet average and a 215 ft, long cast and also a new mark in the Skish Fly distance of 146 ft. average. Five other casters broke the previous spinning record but could not top Ostens' throws. Previous records set in 1949 were 190 ft. average and 193 ft. long cast in spinning and 130 ft. average for fly distance. Turk Warner of Long Beach set a new long cast record of 149 ft. in the fly distance to replace the old mark of 137 ft. These distances were made with manufacturers tapered lines and not special tournament lines. Bob Hoskins of Anaheim set a new junior record of 166 ft. average in the spinning distance. Kelly Robinson of Pasadena put another on the books with a spinning accuracy score of 46. Previous high was 40. Four casters tied the national record of 100 with perfect scores in the bass bug event with Cliff Wyatt of Santa Monica winning the championship in the shootoff. Roy Norton of Visalia won the Skish Fly accuracy title with an 89 and Ed Thomas of Los Angeles won the Skish Bait championship with a 66. Skish bait distance with the % oz. lure was taken by Jim Corbell, national professional all around champion of Long Beach, with average casts of 209 ft., beat-in out Turk Warner for the trophy with a long cast of 218 ft. Rancho Rod and Gun Club won the team championship trophy with 270. There were some 65 casters competing in the tourney which was a warmup for the National All Skish tournament to be held at the Los Angeles County Fair on September 20-23. The top casters of the nation will compete for national titles in this event also sponsored by the Anaheim conservation group. Scorching Sunshine Drives Throngs to Southland Beaches LOS ANGELES (UP)—Hot s gave the Los Angeles area and other session of midsummer he today in the wake of a week end when record-breaking crowds sought relief at the beaches. Largest crowds of the year were reported yesterday at Los Beach where 190,000 enjoyed breezes, and at State Beach where 100,000 gathered. An estimated 1,000,000 persons in swarmed to the beaches over the weekend. There were numerous rescues but no reported drownings at beaches. But a seven-year-old boy, Edward R. Ramnz, drowned in a swimming hole in Tujunga canyon. The Los Angeles maximum was 86 yesterday. Palm Springs reported 108, El Centro a Needles 106, Blythe 105, Bakersfield and San Bernardino 10 NAHEM GAZETY EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, JULY 30, 1951 Pretty 19-Year-Old Blonde Embraces McCracken; Claims to be Former Wife A pretty 19-year-old blonde appeared by surprise at the murder trial of guitar player Henry Ford McCracken today and told newsmen she is the wife he deserted in Detroit last year. During the noon recess, she threw her arms around the 34-year-old convicted sex offender who is accused of killing a 10-year-old girl. "We were married in Yuma in 1947 when I was was 15," she said afterward. "We lived three years in Detroit, where Henry deserted me." She appeared in court shortly after defense attorneys had introduced three final witnesses. Their testimony was so lightly regarded by the prosecution, that District Attorney James L. Davis ignored his opportunity to cross-examine them except for one question to Mrs. Georgia Webber, president of the Buena Park American Legion Auxiliary, who had been seated at a small table on the sidewalk near the Buena Park theater on the afternoon of May 19, date Britain to Send Cabinet Mission To Iran Talks LONDON (UK)—Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison announced today Britain will send a cabinet mission to Tehran to discuss an oil settlement with Iran. He told the House of Commons the mission will be led by Richard Stokes, Lord Privy Seal, and added: "It is not expedient for me at this moment to say anything further on this matter." Morrison said there are still some points to be cleared up before the mission can leave for the Iranian capital. Morrison explained the decision came about as a result of consultations with Averell Harriman, President Truman's envoy now in London. Harriman boarded a U. S. Air Force plane tonight to return to Tehran. He said he will see Iran- Unidentified Man Fatally Burned In Shack Blaze Both the identity of the man and the cause of the fire killed him were unknown county authorities today as the investigated a blaze that stroyed the shack of a tramp Manchester blvd., near Palma ave., at 2 a.m., today. The unidentified victim dragged himself from the shack, the outside, where he died of burns. Buena Park and West Aheim volunteer fire department came to the scene and extinguished the blaze, after shack lay in ruins. Weekend Crasher Kill 2. Injure 7 Two deaths and seven injuries resulted from week-end traffic incidents in Orange county, according to reports of the Californi Highway Patrol. Donald Francis Corrigan, Long Beach aircraft worker WELCOME FOR SGT. YORK Tenn., second cousin of Sgt. He gets a buss from lips of the arrived here yesterday er. The ship returned 2692 war. Sgt. York received one kissed the pretty hostess. Nobody Threw This Bull . . . He Jumped SLO, Norway (UP)—The little town of Frederikstad in Ethern, Norway reported towhat is believed to be the most successful ski-jump ever by a bull calf. The calf wandered to the top the well-known Oeyn skip, took a good look around, down on his haunches and down down the 40-foot long run. Fall flying, the calf made a fect landing and walked away. Building Contract For Hoag Memorial To Be Awarded ward of contract on construction of the million-dollar Hoag morial hospital, Presbyterian, the bluffs of Newport Beach, be made this evening by the initial board, which opened on bids last Friday at the city. New bid was $1,096,023, subsed by the Santa Ana firm, and Ulrich. Allison Honer Santa Ana, was a close second $1,096,948. South Coast Condition Co., was next low with $1,438. Other bids: Eschumich Bros., Angeles, $1,151,385; Tozzo Construction Co., Los Angeles, $2,832; Stanton-Reed Co., Los Les, $1,185,606; Myers Bros., Angeles, $1,189,000. The hospital, a one-story structure after defense attorneys had introduced three final witnesses. Their testimony was so lightly regarded by the prosecution, that District Attorney James L. Davis ignored his opportunity to cross-examine them except for one question to Mrs. Georgia Webber, president of the Buena Park American Legion Auxiliary, who had been seated at a small table on the sidewalk near the Buena Park theater on the afternoon of May 19, date of the alleged murder. Mrs. Webber was receiving donations to the civil defense fund. She said that she was there from 2:30 to 5:15 p.m. during the matinee performance where McCracken allegedly contacted Patty Hull. Prosecution witnesses had testified they had seen McCracken almost dragging the girl by her wrist as they left the theater bound for his cabin. Mrs. Webber said she saw no little girl being dragged along the street. District Attorney Davis, on examination, posed the single question whether Mrs. Webber knew what went on there after she left at 5:15 p.m. She said she did not. The prosecution witnesses had placed the appearance of McCracken and Patty from the theater at about 5:30 when the show was over. Lee Stradley, owner of the White Elephant cafe, Buena Park, whose car was borrowed by McCracken to haul Patty's body to its grave in Live Oak canyon and who later pointed the first suspicion at McCracken, was cleared today of McCracken's intimation that he had molested Patty Hull and was the "man in gray" who had been seated near Patty in the theater on the fateful Saturday afternoon. Francis "Frank" Valuskis, owner of the theater, said he had been selling tickets for that performance and that Stradley was not at the theater that day, also that Stradley was not the "man in gray" who had frequented the theater up until May 19, but had not been seen there since. Valuskis said that only six men were at the theater that afternoon. He did not recall seeing McCracken. Mrs. Lillian York, who lives next to the motel where McCracken stayed, testified that she had further on this matter." Morrison said there are still some points to be cleared up before the mission can leave for the Iranian capital. Morrison explained the decision came about as a result of consultations with Averell Harriman, President Truman's envoy now in London. Harriman boarded a U. S. Air Force plane tonight to return to Tehran. He said he will see Iranian Premier Mossadegh immediately upon his arrival tomorrow. Stokes accompanied him to the London airport. "I am optimistic that a basis can be found for a settlement of the dispute that has arisen in Iran," Harriman told reporters. "I have had very satisfactory talks with members of the British government, and I am now going back to Tehran to work out the main points with the Iranian government and with Anglo-Iranian Oil company officials." Morrison said the British government and the Anglo-Iranian Oil company (AIOC) "have been ready at every stage to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Persian (Iranian) people." "We have every sympathy with the natural desire of the Persian people to control their own mineral resources," he said. While Britain is ready to accept the principle of nationalization, Morrison explained, she will not accept a one-sided violation of an agreement. Gazette Carriers Get Week-end Trip Four Gazette carriers were taken on a week-end camping trip by the circulation manager, Mr. Don Young and his wife, following the outcome of a two-month contest. The enterprising young campers left Friday night and returned yesterday about noon, after spending time in-between roughing it in the upper Trabuco Canyon. Donald Rapp, charter carrier; Lloyd Stockwell, charter carrier; Jerrold David, carrier for three months and Vic Salazar, also carrier for three months, came out with top points in the contest for outstanding delivery during June and July, in competition with 16 carriers. This is fifth. Weekend Crasher Kill 2, Injure 7 Two deaths and seven injuries resulted from week-end traffic incidents in Orange county, according to reports of the California Highway Patrol. Donald Francis Corrigan, Long Beach aircraft worker killed outright at 3:10 a.m., day and one of his passengers Virginia Belle Bruns, 29, dater of former mayor, Plum Bruns of Santa Ana, died in Beach community hospital, than an hour after the car seriously injured was Emily King, 32, of Belmont Shores, or car of the car which Corrigan driveng. The crash took place a wide curve on Westminster blvd., west of Los Alamitos blvd., near the Seal Beach ammunition depot. The car was traveling apparently at high speed. Miss Doris M. Wink, 29, Long Beach, received minor injury late Saturday night when her collided with a car driven by Escarsega, 38, of 9301 Katella Anaheim. The collision took place at Lincoln ave., and Moody in Cypress. Escarsega was uninformed in another collision Sunday at Manchester blvd., La Palma ave., northwest of Anaheim, Mrs. Emma Scherfenthal 84, West Los Angeles, receives minor injuries. The cars were driven by George M. Stickless, Los Angeles and Floyd T. P. 51, of Fullerton. In injured in other accidents with Robt. Stahl, 15, Garden Grass Chas. H. Jones, 37, Laguna Bee Daniel Trudeu Yatman, 60, La Ha Gertrude Yatman, 40, and A Nesbitt, 67 both of Los Angeles. Couple Arrested For Street Brawl Mickey Kruselock, 22,and wife Frances Louy, 29, 318 E. ter st., Anaheim, were assesses $50 fine each or 25 days in court jail this morning in City when they appeared on charges of disturbing the peace. The couple was arrested at 11:45 p.m., Sunday in the block of E. Center st., where Eschumich Bros., Angeles, $1,151,385; Tozzo Construction Co., Los Angeles, $1,185,606; Myers Bros., Angeles, $1,189,000. The hospital, one-story structure to be built of concrete and will have a capacity of 75. It's site covers 22 acres over West Newport. Mrs. Lillian York, who lives next to the motel where McCracken stayed, testified that she had two small children, one a girl named Patsy Gale, 8, known as Patty. They were playing in the rear yard not far from McCracken's cabin that Saturday afternoon. Her testimony was introduced in connection with McCracken's statement that while Patty Hull was in his cabin that Saturday afternoon someone called "Patty" just outside and Patty Hull tried to climb on the kitchen table to try to get out a rear window, not wanting to be found in the cabin. Attorney Chula, who indicated that the defense would be talking to the jury throughout the day, argued that circumstantial evidence and hysteria represented all the case there was against McCracken. He represented the 34-year-old defendant mentally as a child and as being sick of mind. District Attorney James L. Davis is expected to deliver the prosecution's final appeal to the jury tomorrow morning when he will ask the death penalty for McCracken, he announced. It appeared uncertain whether the case would be given to the jury tomorrow since it was expected there would be voluminous instructions to the jury from the court, before the jury deliberations begin. AS S.H.A.P.E. TAKES SHAPE—Two British soldiers face each other on one portion of the 650-foot-long central corridor of the SHAR building at Marly-le-Roi, near Paris, July 25. Wings of office buildings branch off on either side of this central hall. SHAR (Supreme Headquarters, Atlantic Powers, Europe), was formally handed over to Supreme Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower by French President Vincent Auriol on July 23. (Associated Press Wirephoto) ZETTE 5c a Copy — 50c Per Month NUMBER 193 Negotiators Agree Battle To Continue During Talks; No Other Progress Reported U.N. ADVANCE HEADQUARTERS, Korea (P)—Allied and red negotiators bargained more than three hours in sultry Kaesong today, but made no progress toward ending the shooting in Korea. Instead, they agreed that the war would continue while they talk. As they reached this understanding Allied warplanes smashed at the red Korean capital of Pyongyang in one of the most determined air assaults of the war. The negotiators remained deadlocked on the problem of a buffer zone to separate the opposing armies if and when a cease-fire agreement is reached. A U.N. spokesman said: "The final solution is hoped for. That doesn't necessarily mean it is in the immediate offing." They will tackle the same thorny question when their 15th session opens tonight at 6 p.m. PDT. Price and Rent Controls OK'ed Until Next June WASHINGTON (P)—Congressional action was completed today on legislation continuing price and rent controls until next June 30. House passage sent the compromise measure to President Truman, who was expected to sign it. Weekend Crashes Bill 2. Injure 7 Donald Francis Corrigan, 33, Beach aircraft worker was outright at 3:10 a.m., Sunand one of his passengers, Nina Belle Bruns, 29, daughof former mayor, Plummer of Santa Ana, died in Long ch community hospital, less an hour after the crash. ously injured was Emmett g. 32, of Belmont Shores, ownof the car which Corrigan was ing. The crash took place on wide curve on Westminster west of Los Alamitos blvd., the Seal Beach ammunition ot. The car was traveling west, currently at high speed. Miss Doris M. Wink, 29, Long ch, received minor injuries Saturday night when her car ded with a car driven by Jeearsega, 38, of 9301 Katella rd., heim. The collision took place Lincoln ave., and Moody st., ypress. Escarsega was unhurt. Another collision Sunday at Manchester blvd., and Palma ave., northwest of Ananna, Mrs. Emma Scherfenberg, West Los Angeles, received for injuries. The cars were en by George M. Stickles, 57, Angeles and Floyd T. Ross, of Fullerton. In other accidents were Stahl, 15, Garden Grove; H. Jones, 37, Laguna Beach; del Aguilar, 60, La Habra; rude Yatman, 40, and Anna bitt, 67, both of Los Angeles. Couple Arrested For Street Brawl Rickey Kruselock, 22, and his Frances Lou, 29, 318 E. Centst., Anaheim, were assessed a line each or 25 days in county this morning in City Court they appeared on charges disturbing the peace. The couple was arrested at p.m., Sunday in the 100 k of E. Center st., where they Controls OKed Until Next June WASHINGTON (F) — Congressional action was completed today on legislation continuing price and rent controls until next June 30. House passage sent the compromise measure to President Truman, who was expected to sign it despite the fact it falls considerably short of what he wanted. The president has until midnight tomorrow to act. A temporary measure keeping economic controls in effect expires at that time. House passage was by roll call vote. The Senate passed the bill last Friday. Both branches previously had passed different bills, the final measure being a compromise. It contains no authority for the president to build defense plants, to impose beef slaughtering quotas or to curb commodity market speculation—powers the president wanted—and limits the administration's authority to roll back prices. It makes no changes in the present wage stabilization program. Chairman Spence (D-Ky), of the Banking committee told the House he doubts if the bill will "effectively control prices," but said "it is the best that can be gotten." Flash Flood Damage In Palm Springs Set at $75,000 PALM SPRINGS (F)—Damage done by Saturday's flash flood in the Palm Desert region was estimated unofficially today at $75,000. Among those reporting damage to their resort homes were film director Clarence Brown, Edgar Bergen, actor Gabby Hayes, Olliman Earl Gilmore, H. B. Fisher Body Co. family, and C. H. Kumbler, Standard Oil Co. executive from San Francisco. Work crews started today cleaning up debris, slit, and rocks deposited on the streets here. A U.N. spokesman said: "The final solution is hoped for. That doesn't necessarily mean it is in the immediate offling." They will tackle the same thorny question when their 15th session opens tonight at 6 p.m. PDT. The United Nations communique said Gen. Nam II, chief communist delegate, "stated it was also his definite understanding that hostilities would continue during the current armistice sessions." Nam was replying to an earlier "clarifying" statement by Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, senior U.N. delegate. It was the first official hint of any prior misunderstanding on this point. In today's session, an eye-witness said, Joy used a slightly different approach "to penetrate what might be a language barrier. It might have some clarifying effects." Joy gave a detailed analysis of the Allied and communist proposals for a military dividing line across Korea. The reds want a zone 12½ miles wide along the 38th Parallel, prewar political boundary between North and South Korea. The Allies want a 20-mile-wide zone along the present battle lines. Most of these lines are inside red Korea, on the average about 20 miles north of the 38th Parallel. Joy asked the reds for comment on the U.N. proposals "so that the final solution to this item may reflect our mutual views." The red reply took one hour and one minute, and left the situation just where it was before. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols, U.N. briefing officer who attends the sessions, said Nam merely repeated what he has said before, the same words, but in different order. Today's session lasted three hours and eight minutes, longest uninterrupted meeting since the talks began. Bandits Foiled in Attempt to Hold Bandits Foiled in Attempt to Hold Up J. C. Penney Co. Bank Messengers 35 Year Anaheim Resident Dies Rose Alfa Vinson, a native of West Virginia and a resident of Anaheim 35 years, died Saturday evening at a Fullerton hospital after a prolonged illness. She lived at 10891 E. La Palma. She leaves her husband, Robert M. Vinson and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Hilgenfeld chapel. Elder L. R. Anderson will officiate, and entombment will be in Loma Vista Mausoleum. Beaten Man Won't Identify Attackers Jim May, 73, 600 E. Sycamore st., Anaheim, refused to identify his attackers or prefer charges against them after he was beaten on his way to downtown Anaheim from his home Saturday night. May had even refused to notify police of the beating, but a neighbor reported the attack to the local station. Two bandits armed with ammonia pistols failed in an attempted holdup of two J. C. Penney Co. employees carrying a bag of money to a night bank depository last evening in Santa Ana. Assistant Manager Arthur A. Boehning was shot by one ammonia gun just outside the store but passed the money bag to his companion, Tom Vaughn, and both retreated within the store. One bandit followed them inside and raised his gun again in a threat to shoot or strike Boehning, who dropped to the floor. The bandit then ran from the store. The two thugs got into a car across Bush st. from the Penney store and fled, making their escape. Boehning and Vaughn were on their way to the First National bank night depository when the two bandits, both described as youthful, confronted them a few feet from the entrance, and one said: "Give it to us quick." He then lifted the ammonia gun and fired into Boehning's face. Boehning yelled "hold up" and tossed the money bag to Vaughn as both beat a hasty retreat to the store.