anaheim-gazette 1951-08-07

Relative of Royalty Some interesting and unusual people dwell in Anaheim. We talked to one of them, a piece of Finland's first president, recently "Over the Back Fence." See Page 7 VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM. Planning Commission Chairman Asks Election on Oil Wells in City Anaheim's Planning Commission at its meeting yesterday afternoon passed a resolution which might take to the voters the issue of oil well drilling within the city limits. On July 24 the City Council granted a lease to the Steele Petroleum Co., of Phoenix, Ariz., to drill for oil on city owned lands. Under a city ordinance a permit to drill still must be issued by the city. In such matters the Planning Commission advises the City Council: The chairman of the Planning Commission, Joe R. Thompson, asked vice-chairman, Ralph Summers, to take the chair for the election proposed. Mr. Thompson stated that had a motion that he wished to offer in regard to the proposed oil development within the city limits. He said "I am making this motion without prejudice." He then recited his motion which would give to the people of Anaheim the right to make the decision on this question. Warm Discussions Mark Meeting of City's Planners In five and one-half hours of meeting yesterday, the Anaheim Planning commission disposed of several items of business, but also managed to stir up several controversies. The audience participated actively, and in some cases, heatedly, in a discussion of the reclassification of the Gerald Endicott subdivision being promoted by Realtor Jess Medaris. He is seeking to have R-O zone requirements relaxed sufficiently to allow the establishment of 7200 square-foot lots instead of the specified 9000 square-footers. Opinion was fairly well divided with Medaris and Mr. and Mrs. Endicott championing the cause asked vice-chairman, Ralph Summers, to take the chair for the election proposed. Mr. Thompson stated that had a motion that he wished to offer in regard to the proposed oil development within the city limits. He said "I am making this motion without prejudice." He then recited his motion which would give to the people of Anaheim the right to make the decision on this question. The motion was seconded by Commissioner A. J. Schutte. Mr. Thompson then asked for the right to make the first remarks in the discussion of the motion. He stated that the prospecting or drilling for oil was an "unclassified" industrial operation in our ordinance therefore it would have to be reviewed by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. “This industry is unlike any other unclassified industry,” Mr. Thompson said, “for it can have no fixed location and it may embrace the whole area of the city in its extended development. “Oil fields in California produce 30 to 50 years therefore the property owners should decide whether they want this development in their city. Certainly it would be manifestly unfair for Planning Commissioners appointed to a four year term of service to determine this for them.” Mr. Thompson then stated: “If this motion is passed and the City Council approves it, then it becomes the duty of the local press to present unbiased information to our people so that they may express their wishes — with full knowledge of their rights.” City Attorney Preston Turner was present and informed the commissioners that an election could be held in not less than 30 days and not more than 60 days, and there need be no long delay in giving an answer to the applicant. The motion was voted and a resolution sent to the City Council for its action at their next regular meeting on Aug. 14. Mr. Thompson said, “if it is decided by the people or any city government body that we permit drilling in Anaheim then it is our duty as Planning Commissioners to study Gordon Whitnall's proposed ordinance for oil Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were slightly lower. SUNKIST (First Grade)— 126s 6.99; 150s 6.50; 176s 6.63; 200s 6.69; 220s 6.60; 252s 6.30; 288s 6.15. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 126s 6.00; 150s 5.67; 176s 5.95; Five Injured in Two Crashes on Anaheim Streets Five persons were injured in traffic on Anaheim streets yesterday. The mishaps occurred at South and Palm sts., and 100 feet south of Vermont st. on Los Angeles. Continued Hot Weather Sends Water Well Levels Down as Much as 30 Feet Water levels in some Orange county wells have dropped as much as 30 feet in the last 40 to 60 days under the stress of continued hot weather and heavy irrigation, the Associated Chamber of Commerce directors were informed last evening by Howard Crooke of Placentia, chairman of the water committee. Crooke, who is manager of the Garden Grove orange co-operative assn., cited the lowering of water levels as an important reason for supporting the annexation of the Orange County Municipal Water district to the Metropolitan water district, so that water rights can be acquired on the Colorado river. He said that the annexation election will be discussed at the general membership meeting of Associated Chambers of Commerce to be held in September. Some relief from the overdraft on the underground water supply may be expected in a few weeks when the irrigation of vegetable crops tapers off, Crooke said. He also called attention to the recent appropriation of $750,000 by the state legislature for the investigation of the salt water intrusion in L.A. county "and other areas," and advised that political influence might decide where the money is spent. He advised that Orange county should "get busy" and obtain a share of the allocation. The Orange county Water district already has taken steps to obtain a portion of the expenditures under the fund in the Santa Ana gap area of Orange county, where salt water has extended two miles inland. Crooke was named vice-president of the board last night, succeeding J. W. Hull, Jr., Santa Ana telephone company official, who resigned when recently transferred to New York. The board named Clarence Stull of Fullerton as chairman of the aviation committee. Five persons were injured in traffic on Anaheim streets yesterday evening. The mishaps occurred at South and Palm sts., and 100 feet south of Vermont st. on Los Angeles. Ethel Jane Wakeman, 61, 535 S. Lemon, Anaheim, and Blanche Carpenter, 30, 927 W. South st., Anaheim, were injured in a collision at South and Palm sts. The car driven by Mrs. Wakeman, collided with the left side of a pickup truck driven by Mary Ruth Forkus, 29, 405 S. Madrona st., Brea, and then hit a fire hydrant on the southwest corner of the intersection. Mrs. Wakeham is being treated for injuries at the Anaheim Community hospital. Perry Alten Howard, 9, 311 S. Pomona st., Brea, and Hazel Howard, 31, of the same address, both passengers in the pickup truck, were injured to an unknown extent. It is also not known how seriously the Anaheim women were injured. Later it was learned by police that Mrs. Kahler had jumped from the car driven by her husband, Jack William Kahler, following an argument. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 80. High for the previous 24 hours was 103 at 3:30 p.m. yesterday. Low was 56 at 6 a.m. today. NAHEIM GAZETT EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1951 Senator McCarthy Resignation Sought WASHINGTON — Senator Benton (D-Conn.) said today he will press for a showdown on his demands for a Senate investigation to determine whether Senator McCarthy (R-Wis.) should be expelled. Benton suggested in a Senate speech yesterday that McCarthy should resign. As an alternative, he introduced a resolution proposing an investigation of the Wisconsin lawmaker's activities to determine whether the Senate should oust him. McCarthy fired back, by calling Benton a "mental midget" who, he said, "worked hand in glove with the crimson clique" as an assistant Secretary of State. He did not elaborate on this point. Benton said he had no reply to McCarthy's statement "because I'm not going to engage in that kind of argument." But he told a reporter "I absolutely am going to press" for action on the proposed resolution to investigate McCarthy. He will have a chance to do this tomorrow, when the Senate Rules committee, of which he is a mem- URED—Shown above is the car driven by Ethel Jane Wakeham of Anaheim which collided other vehicle at South and Palm sts., yesterday. Mrs. Wakeham and Blanche Carpenter, also heim, were injured. Two others also suffered minor hurts. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Mrs. Patricia Kahler of Shady Lane Trailer court is shown above being put into an amafter she was discovered lying by the road on S. Los Angeles st. by passing motorists. She fell from a car driven by her husband, Jack William Kahler, according to police reports. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Injured in Crashes on Heim Streets Persons were injured in Anaheim streets yester-ing. The mishaps occur-uth and Palm sts., and south of Vermont st. on es. U. S. Rejects New Red 'Peace' Pact as "a Propaganda Trap" WASHINGTON (P)—The United States today rejected Russia's proposal for a five-power peace pact as "a propaganda trap." The State department said: "The Kremlin has violated obligations to such an extent that the world has lost confidence in the Soviet's respect for treaties." an assistant Secretary of State. He did not elaborate on this point. Benton said he had no reply to McCarthy's statement "because I'm not going to engage in that kind of argument." But he told a reporter "I absolutely am going to press" for action on the proposed resolution to investigate McCarthy. He will have a chance to do this tomorrow, when the Senate Rules committee, of which he is a member, is scheduled to meet behind closed doors. The resolution was referred to this committee at Benton's request. The resolution quoted excerpts from an elections subcommittee report which denounced as "despicable" some aspects of the 1950 Maryland election campaign which uncreated the then Democratic Senator, Millard Tydings. The report, made public last week, named McCarthy as an active figure in the Maryland campaign. Bids on Joint Outfall Sewer Job Rejected All bids on the exploration work preliminary to construction of the joint ocean outfall sewer line were rejected by General Manager-Chief Engineer R. R. Ribal, of the county sanitation districts, last night. New bids will be opened next Monday evening, Aug. 13, and may be ready for action by the district directors at their meeting Wednesday evening. Ribal said. Ribal explained that bids were rejected because of "uncertainty" in the specifications. Contractors had informed him that they had difficulty in interpreting the specifications, so could not bid exactly, said Ribal. Five Day Week Voted by Barbers LOS ANGELES (P)—Approximately 300 barber shops in 13 south-eastern Los Angeles county communities went on a five-day week yesterday. The Barbers Union approved a Tuesday through Saturday plan similar to that already in effect in Glendale. Shops in the U. S. Rejects New Red 'Peace' Pact as "a Propaganda Trap" WASHINGTON (AP)—The United States today rejected Russia's proposal for a five-power peace pact as "a propaganda trap." The State department said: "The Kremlin has violated obligations to such an extent that the world has lost confidence in the Soviet's respect for treaties." Russia's President Nikolai Shvernik renewed Russia's offer—first advanced two years ago—in a letter to President Truman last night. Its rejection had been expected since U.S. officials described it even then as "the same old chestnut tied with a new ribbon." The proposal was that the United States, Britain and France join Russia and communist China in a disarmament program aimed at guaranteeing world peace. In the first formal American reaction a state department official today challenged Russia to live up to existing obligations before taking on new promises. Press officer Michael J. McDermott told a news conference: "There is no sense in the Soviet government's assuming new treaty obligations until they have restored the confidence of the world by honoring existing obligations." The United Nations charter which Russia has signed, "constitutes a solemn peace pact;" McDermott emphasized and added: "Need exists for the fulfillment of the United Nations charter and other obligations which the Kremlin attempts to sabotage rather than for a new pact of the (Continued on Page 5) WEST POINT, N. Y., Aug. 7—FATHER STANDS BY CADET SON—Cadet Harold Moore of South Portland, Me., who said he is one of 90 U. S. Military Academy cadets facing dismissal, discusses his problem with his father, Pitt H. Moores. Cadet Moore holds a copy of The Point's Football Coach Earl Klaik's statement which favored a Congressional probe. (Associated Press Wirephoto) WEATHER S. Calif. Severe with cloudiness, gusty winds and night and early morning low clouds near noon Wednesday. Not so warm than for today. Collier interior valleys Wednesday. Ridgway Demands Further Assurance of Good Faith Before New Truce Meeting TOKYO (P)—Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway told the reds today Korean cease-fire talks will not be resumed until they assure him they will keep their Kaesong neutrality agreement. The Allied supreme commander bluntly acknowledged the red apology for last Saturday's violation of the neutral zone. Then he told them that wasn't enough. Telephone Co. Asks End to Five Cent Phone Calls SAN FRANCISCO (P)—An end to the nickel phone call in California is sought by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. PT&T, in a petition asking for an across-the-board rate increase of $14,500,000, suggested the toll on local pay phones be upped to 10 cents. The petition, filed yesterday In a strongly-worded message to the two red commanders in Korea, Ridgway said he needed new assurances that communists will keep their word. Only then, he said, will he send his five negotiators back to Kaesong to resume armistice negotiations. Ridgway, who has twice broken off talks because armed red troops violated the neutral area, said he didn't think the appearance of a company of heavily armed communists last Saturday was an "accident," as the reds stated. He told Korean Gen. Kim Il Sung and Chinese Gen. Peng Teh-Hual that he considered the incident neither minor nor trivial. Cent Phone Calls SAN FRANCISCO (P)—An end to the nickel phone call in California is sought by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. PT&T, in a petition asking for an across-the-board rate increase of $14,500,000, suggested the toll on local pay phones be upped to 10 cents. The petition, filed yesterday with the State Public Utility commission, also asks increases in business and private residence rates. PT&T President Mark R. Sullian said the "fifth-round" wage boost granted telephone operators after last month's strike has depressed the company's earnings. The new petition estimated a 10-cent charge for local calls from pay phones would bring the company $5,500,000 more a year. The remaining $9,000,000 requested would come from increases in basic flat rate and miscellaneous charges. If the 10-cent request is granted, PT&T said it will need a temporary surcharge of three per cent on customer's bills during the eight months required to make physical changes in pay phone coin boxes. Among things PT&T said it hopes to do if the new petition is approved: Provide extended service to Orange county and northern San Diego county. Here are some sample increases sought in basic rates: One party home service, 30 cents a month. Two-party home service, 25 cents a month. Four-party home service, 20 cents a month. Farm line service, 15 cents a month. One party business service, 75 cents a month. One-party measured business service, 25 cents a month. Two-party business service, 50 cents a month. Suburban business service, 50 cents a month. Farmer line business service, 25 cents a month. song to resume armistice negotiations. Ridgway, who has twice broken off talks because armed red troops violated the neutral area, said he didn't think the appearance of a company of heavily armed communists last Saturday was an "accident." as the reds stated. He told Korean Gen. Kim Il Sung and Chinese Gen. Peng Teh-Hual that he considered the incident neither minor nor trivial, and he said: "It must be clearly understood that my acceptance of a resumption of the armistice talks is conditional on complete compliance with your guarantees of neutralization of the Kaesong area. Any further failure in this regard will be interpreted as a deliberate move on your part to terminate the armistice negotiations." "I await your acceptance of this condition." A company of armed red soldiers had marched through the Kaesong neutral zone while the armistice conference was underway Saturday. Because of this, Ridgway abruptly broke off the conferences Sunday. Generals Kim and Peng replied Monday that the presence of the troops was "a mistake and an accident." Their joint statement, as broadcast by the Chinese Peiping radio, referred to it as "a small incident" and accepted General Ridgway's conditions for resumption of the talks. Ridgway's conditions were a "satisfactory explanation of this violation and assurance of non-recurrence." After receiving the red reply, Ridgway summoned four of his negotiators to Tokyo, instead of sending them back to Kaesong. Ridgway conferred last night and again this morning with his chief delegate, Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, before issuing his latest ultimatum. His firmly worded message to the two top communists noted: "You state that orders have again been issued to your Kaesong area guards to adhere strictly to the regulation that no armed guards would enter the conference area, in order that incidents similar to that of August 4 will not occur again." West Point Cadets Accused of Cheating To Be Allowed to Resign from Academy WEST POINT, N. Y. (AP)—The superintendent of West Point said today that any of the 90 accused cadets who admit classroom cheating will be given a chance to resign with a clean record. “This was always contemplated,” Maj. Gen. Frederick A. Irving told the first news conference he has called since the scandal broke last Friday. The 90 cadets are facing ouster for exchanging information on classroom examinations. Their case is presently before a screening board here at West Point. Parents of some of the youths sent a telegram to President Truman appealing to him to restore the accused cadets to duty. The White House acknowledged receipt of the wire, but had no comment. Gen. Irving said: “Those cadets who have admitted guilt under oath will be given the opportunity to resign. “Those cadets who have admitted guilt under oath will be given the opportunity to resign.” Gen. Irving, a slender, erect man graying slightly at the temples, met the press for the first time in his own office beneath photographs of his predecessors at West Point. He denied statements by some (Continued on Page 5)