anaheim-gazette 1951-09-05

Page 4 There is a lot of informative and entertaining reading on Page 4 of your Gazette today. Don't miss it! VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5—A SALUTE FOR THE PRESIDENT— Three-year-old Louis Jensen exchanges salutes with President Truman as the president leaves his hotel here for last night's opening session of the Japanese peace treaty conference. At right behind Truman is California Governor Earl Warren. Others are unidentified. Louis is son of Mrs. Doyle Jensen of (281 South 4th Street) San Jose, Calif.—(Associated Press Wirephoto). Russians Barge Right Into Disrupting But Are Immediately Smacked Down SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—Russia's drive to block Anglo-American control of the Japanese Peace Conference was abruptly cut short today and the conference adopted 68 to 3 rules of procedure sponsored by the two western powers. It was a smashing defeat for Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, who had also been defeated earlier in the first two hours of conference business on a proposal to bring red China here. The rules are designed to prevent Russia from filibustering the peace treaty—now scheduled for signing Friday—or from changing it in any way. Speeches on the treaty are limited to one libur for each delegation with five minutes to answer questions. Proposals for changes in the treaty can be ruled out of order. Secretary of State Dean Acheson was elected chairman of the conference. Officers Catch Jail Breaker George Frisbee, 23, Santa Ana prisoner who escaped from the county jail yesterday morning in company with Glenn Borders, 41, a fellow prisoner, was recaptured 12 hours later when deputy sheriff's literally "treed" him in an orange orchard in Fullerton. Undersheriff Steve DuHart found Frisbee in the branches of an orange tree in the 400 block of W. Truslow ave., when six officers searched the grove on information that both fugitives had been seen there. A Fullerton police car patrolled the streets around the grove to watch for appearance of the two men. Despite this dragnet spread through the grove, Borders slipped through their hands and was not seen. Frisbee, who had served a month and a half of a year's sentence for non-support, now faces a felony charge of escape with the Santa Ana Puts Lid on Jukes Juke boxes and other sound devices must be quieted after 10 p.m. in Santa Ana under an ordinance passed to a second reading by the City Council last evening, as no complaints were heard of suicide makers. Action was prompted first complaints of noise from an ice cream stand at First and Parto Last evening, Fred Vollmer, 20 S. Main, brought in a protest petition with 10 signatures, objecting to a juke box at 2037 S. Maist. Vollmer complained that the police department had ignored repeated complaints. The new ordinance with the p.m. curfew, also limited the sound radius of juke boxes and like to 25 feet. County C of CS Want Hospital SAN FRANCISCO (UP)—Russia charged the United States with "dictation" of the Japanese Peace Treaty conference today, after suffering a resounding defeat on a proposal to bring red China into the sessions here. The charge of dictation was made by Soviet Delegate Andrei Gromyko, who urged the other 51 delegates to adopt a set of communist rules which would scuttle the regulations proposed by Britain and the United States to block any red disruptive moves. Gromyko was slapped down 45 to 3 on an appeal he took from a ruling by Secretary of State Dean Acheson that his motion to invite the Chinese communist regime to send representatives here was out of order. It was an important and somewhat unexpected test of Russian strength and indicated that the Russians unquestionably would lose on the rules fight when the argument ended. Acheson, acting as temporary president of the meeting, took a tough line from the outset. At one point he curtly ordered Stefan Wierbowski, Polish delegate, to sit down when his time, in Acheson's view, ran out. Gromyko was on his feet almost constantly objecting to every Acheson ruling and demanding that the conference throw wide open and rewrite the peace treaty drafted by the United States and (Continued on Page 6) Brash Driver Takes on Train A collision between a car driven by Donald George Kennedy, 27, of Venice, and a Southern Pacific freight train last night resulted in only apparent minor injuries to Kennedy. Kennedy smashed the front end of his 1938 DeSoto sedan when he rammed the train at Manchester blvd. on the Southern Pacific track intersection south of Broadway. He was taken to Anaheim Community hospital and later transferred to Sawtelle hospital. Police suspect liquor was involved. FOR THE WIFE ATLANTA (UP)—A course in how to keep out of debt is being offered by the Smith-Hughes Vocational school here, and all it costs is a $1.50 registration fee. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 81. High for the previous 24 hours was 82 at 5 p.m., yesterday. Low was 62 at 6 a.m. today. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1951 Defense Gets In Stiff Blows On McCracken Defense of Henry Ford McCracken, charged with the murder of Patty Hull, 10 year old Buena Park girl, was hit with two hard blows today, one in the ruling by Judge Robert Gardner that the prosecution could read McCracken's testimony of the first trial into the record of this trial. The prosecution already has introduced testimony showing that McCracken's statement at the time of his arrest, denying any knowledge of the girl or her fate, directly disputed his subsequent testimony at the trial. As a witness, he described her death in his motel cabin and his subsequent burial of her body. While McCracken presumably would go to the stand today again at this trial and repeat his story, the prosecution was taking no FRANCISCO, Sept. 5—GROMYKO LEAVES CONFERENCE NER—A cameraman and a number of bystanders focus on alia's Andrei Gromyko, deputy foreign minister and head of Russian delegation, as he leaves Opera House here last night and of opening session of Japanese peace treaty conference. And just heard President Truman declare the conference will by which nations really want peace.—(Associated Press Wireto). Disrupting Conference ked Down by Delegates Santa Ana Puts on Jukes boxes and other sound demust be quieted after 10 p.m. ta Ana under an ordinance to a second reading by the council last evening, as new prints were heard of such makers. On was prompted first by prints of noise from an ice stand at First and Parton, evening, Fred Vollmer, 2033 n, brought in a protest pewith 10 signatures, objecta juke box at 2037 S. Main ner complained that the popartment had ignored recomplaints. new ordinance with the 10 curfew, also limited the radius of juke boxes and the 25 feet. Long Beach Strike Stops Plane Work LONG BEACH (P)—A strike of CIO United Auto workers today cut off production of military transport planes at the Douglas Aircraft company's 13,000-employee Long Beach plant. The union's executive board, representing some 10,000 plant workers, issued the strike call late last night after announcing that negotiations with the company over wages and working conditions had been broken off. A mass membership meeting was called today for Long Beach municipal stadium. There were 18 pickets in front of the gates at midnight, when the graveyard shift reported for duty. The swing shift workers quit promptly at midnight, and the crew coming on at midnight turned around and went home. McCracken's statement at the time of his arrest, denying any knowledge of the girl or her fate, directly disputed his subsequent testimony at the trial. As a witness, he described her death in his motel cabin and his subsequent burial of her body. While McCracken presumably would go to the stand today again at this trial and repeat his story, the prosecution was taking no chances, and requested that his testimony under cross-examination be read into the record. McCracken's lawyers, George Chula and James Monroe, opposed the move bitterly and it was argued in chambers when District Attorney James L. Davis first made the motion last Thursday afternoon. Argument was resumed this morning. Judge Gardner, back on the bench after an illness that cancelled yesterday's court session, finally ruled that the testimony could be read into the record. Its reading by court reporter, Georgia Cash Johnson, occupied most of the morning session. The other blow at the defense today came from Dr. Hyman Tucker, head of the Norwalk State hospital, one of the three psychiatrists appointed by the court to report on McCracken's sanity, since the defendant had pleaded insanity. All three had (Continued on Page 5) Trial Starts in Joselle Death Trial of a $150,000 damage suit brought by Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Joselle of Santa Ana against Reginald Field Merrill, operator of a fruit stand at McPherson, east of Orange, for the death of their son, Arthur Joselle, 22, started today before a jury in Superior Court at Santa Ana. Arthur Joselle was shot to death on the night of Sept. 1, 1950, by Merrill, when three Santa Ana youths attempted to raid the Merrill fruit stand at night. Joselle, fourth member of the group, remained in the highway. Aroused by the raiders, Merrill ran to the highway after the youths and fired at 25-calibre pistol in the darkness. Joselle was hit and killed. ON THE MAP—Harold S.'s Creation seeking to whipstock oil friday. Looking on from the son, while at the left is Anaheim Oil To City Council Planners Enter 'Slum District' Housing Fight Anaheim Planning commission yesterday actively entered fight to control what has called "a growing slum area" N. Raymond st. between N. and Burton sts. by authorizing letters to the Orange County Board of Supervisors asking that properties be taken to protect property values in the area. Anaheim City Council, Board Realtors and Chamber of Commerce recently initiated action prevent William Shubin of Angeles from dumping more standard houses on the property which is one of Anaheim's best-tentional industrial areas. houses were moved from the ridge-of-way of the Santa Ana Freeway in Los Angeles. Shubin recently characterized proposed action by Anaheim bodies to prevent the house-duplication as "Hitler tactics" and he is already remodeling the structures into "modern income buildings." Small animal hospitals w Price Increase For New Cars WASHINGTON (UP)—Price Director Michael V. DiSalle said today that automobile manufacturers probably will be granted an increase of from six to eight percent in the price of new cars. Price control officials rushed work on the auto price order for issuance this week, probably today. DiSalle told reporters the increase would be somewhat lower than the average of nine to 10 percent asked by the industry. In addition to the increase at the manufacturing level another motor of the automobile stall-order to be issued soon will perished while the car was on the mit dealers to add their tradition-crossing al percentage to markup in sales. Mr. Hancock escaped with minor buyers. This will mean a further increase to the consumer. Arthur Joselle was shot to death on the night of Sept. 1, 1950, by Merrill, when three Santa Ana youths attempted to raid the Merrill fruit stand late at night. Joselle, fourth member of the group, remained in the highway. Aroused by the raiders, Merrill ran to the highway after the youths and fired at 25-calibre pistol in the darkness. Joselle was hit and killed. At a subsequent trial, Merrill was acquitted by a jury of criminal responsibility for the youth's death. Attorney Sam Hurwitz is counsel for Mr. and Mrs. Joselle in the damage action, which seeks $75,000 actual damages, $75,000 punitive damages, and $500 for funeral expenses. Woman Killed When Car Stalls On Train Track Mrs. Henrietta Hancock, 74, of Santa Ana, formerly the wife of the late Arthur E. Walkup, well-known Orange citrus grower, was fatally injured at 3:40 p.m. yesterday when a car driven by her husband, William Hancock, 75, 1506 N. Olive st.; Santa Ana, was struck by a northbound Santa Fe train at the W. Almond st. crossing in Orange. Mrs. Hancock died in St. Joseph hospital at 5 p.m. The Hancocks were driving into Orange and noted the wigwag signal operating; it was said Mr. Hancock glanced northward along the tracks and failed to see the approaching train from the south until it wass almost upon them. The motor of the automobile stall-order to be issued soon will perished while the car was on the mit dealers to add their tradition-crossing al percentage to markup in sales. Mr. Hancock escaped with minor buyers. This will mean a further injury. He is in St. Joseph hospital. Complaint has been lodged with the County Supervisors by City of Anaheim against "shade development" along the northern fringe of the city outside of municipal boundaries. City Clarence E. Griffith told the C-2 zone on Spadra avenue northern Anaheim. The special use permit granted in July by the commission but was later rescinded on Price of the city attorney who said the permit was granted "in error." Small animals were unclassified activities under the zoning notice until yesterday. The Planning commission's recommendation goes to City Council for action at its next meeting September 11. Final approval was given a map of Tract 1404 on the Gerendicott property in northwestern Anaheim. The tentative map Tract 1456, proposed by Dr. E. Kersten and J. J. Dwyer, was hove over for further discussion boundaries. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weather S. Calif.-Generally clear tonight and Thursday but night and morning low clouds coastal section. Litttle chance in temperature, tle change in temperature. ZETTE BER 5, 1951 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 220 THE MAP—Harold S.' Cook one of the principal officers of the Steele Petroleum Co., which is seeking to whipstock oil from under Anaheim, explains a point to City Planning Commissioners yesterday. Looking on from the right is Commissioner Mungall, in the center is Chairman Joe Thompson, while at the left is George Holyoke, city engineer. (Gazette photo by Kreidt. Anaheim Oil: Planning Commission Pings it Back To City Council; Ordinance May be Forthcoming Planners Enter Alum District' Housing Fight Anaheim Planning commission yesterday actively entered the to control what has been "a growing slum area" on Raymond st. between North Burton sts. by authorizing a to the Orange County Board supervisors asking that measure be taken to protect property in the area. Anaheim City Council, Board ofitors and Chamber of Commerce recently initiated action to sent William Shubin of Los Angeles from dumping more suburban houses on the property in one of Anaheim's best postal industrial areas. Theses were moved from the right-hand side of the Santa Ana Freeway Los Angeles. Shubin recently characterizedosed action by Anaheim civic efforts to prevent the house-dumping "Hitler tactics" and said already remodeling the struc-into "modern income rent-all animal hospitals were Atomic Plane To Be Built In San Diego WASHINGTON — The Air Force today contracted for development of an atomic-powered airplane by the Consolidated Walttee Aircraft Corp. of San Diego. The order covers work on the frame of the proposed history-making aircraft. The nuclear power plant is under development by the General Electric Co. The Atomic Energy commission announced last March 24 that the General Electric was undertaking development of the engine. The fact the Air Force is now contracting for the frame is an indication of confidence the engine can be constructed. Just last month, the Navy contracted for construction of an atomic-powered submarine. Members of Congress said they had been given to understand such a submarine would have about twice the speed and several times the range of conventional submarines. Similarly, an atomic-powered airplane presumably would have By LEONARD KREIDT Anaheim Planning commission yesterday denied special use permit to the Steele Petroleum Co. to allow whipstock drilling from a site in the industrial area in northern Anaheim. Following the Planning commission meeting, Harold S. Cook, one of the Steele Petroleum Co. principals, said his company would go on with its leasing program if this city and would appeal the commission's decision to the City Council at its next meeting, Sept. 11. Discussion leading up to the denial was marked by dissension among the commissioners and, at one time, a sharp rebuke for the chairman Joe R. Thompson, from Commissioner Al Riutcel, who criticized the former for seemingly imposing his opinions on the commission. Referring to a lengthy statement by Thompson concerning the wording of the commission's recommendation to the City Council, Riutcel snapped, "You infer that you know all about it!—others may know a little, too. Anyway, most chairmen don't have as much to say during a meeting as you do." "Chumps" Commissioner Jake Schumacher was sharp in his opposition to the recommendation denying all animal hospitals were filled by the commission as (light manufacturing) activator purposes of zoning yesterThe classification was made giving a mix-up in the case of special use permit applied for Dr. C. R. Dean of Freeway for construction and operaof a small animal hospital in C-2 zone on Spadra ave. in northern Anaheim. The special use permit was filed in July by the commission but was later rescinded on adof the city attorney, who said permit was granted "in error." Animals were unclassifiedities under the zoning ordiuntil yesterday. The Planning commission's recommendation goes to City Council for actract its next meeting September 1. Final approval was given the of Tract 1404 on the Gerald Scott property in northwest Elm. The tentative map of 1456, proposed by Dr. E. H. Hen and J. J. Dwyer, was held for further discussion ofaries. complaint has been lodged with County Supervisors by the of Anaheim against "shack equipment" along the north of the city outside of theipal boundaries. City Clerk E. Griffith told the City (Continued on Page 5) Stop Signal For Olive St. Word was received this morning from the State Division of Highways that an automobile traffic signal has been approved for the intersection of Olive and Center sts. in Anaheim. City Administrator Keith Murdoch said the approval is subject to plans and specifications yet to be drawn up and to agreement by the city council to pay half the cost, which is estimated at $5700. Action toward acquiring the signal was begun about six or eight months ago, according to Murdoch. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher. SUNKIST (First Grade) 126s 6.57; 150s 6.42; 176s 6.61; 200s 6.52; 220s 6.08; 252s 6.68; 288s 5.65. CHOICE (Second Grade) 126s 5.42; 150s 5.54; 176s 5.92; 200s 5.81; 220s 5.45; 252s 5.26; 288s 5.32. ment by Thompson concerning the wording of the commission's recommendation to the City Council, Riuteel snapped, "You infer that you know all about it!—others may know a little, too. Anyway, most chairmen don't have as much to say during a meeting as you do." "Chumps" Commissioner Jake Schumacher was sharp in his opposition to the recommendation denying the variance. "We're a bunch of chumps if we don't take that two per cent bonus for the city while we can get it," he argued. "If we deny them the right to drill in the city and they drill under the city from county drill sites and make a good strike we'll be out two barrels of oil out of every hundred pumped, and that could mean a lot of money to the city." Schumacher's was the only "No" vote in the roll-call voting on the recommendation, which was moved by Commissioner A. J. Schutte and seconded by Commissioner Melbourne A. Gauer. The resolution was worded thus: "The Planning commission recommends denial of the special use permit to Steele Petroleum Co. on the grounds that they have not had time to determine the conditions under which the permit might be granted, if granted at all." Cook did the talking for the Steele Co. during the public hearing which preceded the commission's action. He pointed out again as he has in the past, that the city's only protection against discriminate, destructive drilling practices is to have 90 to 100 percent of the property within the city under lease to a reputable oil firm or firms. Bang, It's Busted He warned the commission—and (Continued on Page 6)