anaheim-gazette 1951-10-02

Good Reading There’s information about Anaheim oil; national, state, and county news roundups—all just plain good reading. Page 4 of your Gazette today. VOLUME LXXX Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Planning Commissioners Fall Out Over Interim Oil Control Ordinance Following a hot discussion of a rough draft of an oil control ordinance yesterday afternoon, Anaheim Planning commission voted to consider a "smoothed-up" version of the ordinance again tomorrow at 9 a.m. Discussion of oil problems in general terms by the Planners was based on a rough draft of an ordinance drawn up by City Attorney Preston Turner, which included some of the provisions of the proposed oil control ordinance previously submitted by Planning Consultant Gordon Whitnail. Local Merchants Look Ahead to Christmas Parade With one parade approaching this month, the Merchants division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce this morning looked ahead to the annual Christmas parade and laid a bit of groundwork for it. Theme of the First Division of the Hallowe'en parade this year will be Mother Goose rhymes and the First Division is the particular meeting caught fire when, after about two hours of discussion, Commissioner Bob Mungall made a motion to have the rough draft ordinance submitted to the city council as an interim ordinance. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Al Riutcel. About that time Chairman Joe R. Thompson walked into the meeting, and, since he was not presiding, immediately offered an amendment to the motion in which the commission would disclaim any endorsement of the proposed With one parade approaching this month, the Merchants division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce this morning looked ahead to the annual Christmas parade and laid a bit of groundwork for it. Theme of the First Division of the Hallowe'en parade this year will be Mother Goose rhymes and the First Division is the particular responsibility of the Merchants division of the Chamber. This morning the division adopted the policy of urging members to create their Hallowe'en floats with an eye to using them again later in the Christmas parade. Considering the theme, adapting floats from one festival to the other should present no great problem, they opined. It was pointed out, incidental to the parade discussion that Anaheim and Hollywood are the only two Southern California cities that have built up the welcome to the Christmas season into a really gala annual affair. Condition of the Christmas fund and activities promoting it are good, according to a report compiled by Walter Swanberger, chairman of the division. He predicted that it will pay for among other things, newer, finer street decorations for the Yule season which will be in keeping with the material progress of the city. Bevan and Critics Win Confidence Vote in Election SCARBOROUGH, England (AP)—Aueurin Bevan and his left wing critics of Britain's rearmament program won a smashing vote of confidence today at the expense of Prime Minister Clement Attlee's middle-of-the road socialists. The annual Labor party conference here elected Bevanites to four of the seven political seats on the national executive committee. These seats represent vital local labor parties on the 28-member committee. Bevan topped the poll with 858, C. O. Garshwiler Installed Head Of Toastmasters The Anaheim Toastmasters Club were host to their wives at the Installation Meeting last evening. Installing Officer R. J. Allen discharged the retiring president Louis Taylor and his officers and installed C. O. Garshwiler, president, Dr. Joseph Ersek, vice-president, Dr. Kenneth Heuler, Deputy Governor, Page Vincent, Program Commissioner Bob Mungall made a motion to have the rough draft ordinance submitted to the city council as an interim ordinance. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Al Riutcel. About that time Chairman Joe R. Thompson walked into the meeting, and, since he was not presiding, immediately offered an amendment to the motion in which the commission would disclaim any endorsement of the proposed interim ordinance. His motion was seconded by Commissioner A. J. Schutte and then was resoundingly defeated by the other commissioners. Thompson and Schutte carried the fight against the interim ordinance motion, each in turn getting embroiled in verbal battles with Mungall, who is secretary of the commission. Finally Mungall withdrew his motion to prevent a knock-down, drag-out battle and peace was restored. Mungall's motion seemed to have the support of the commission, excluding Schutte and Thompson, of course, and it was unofficially stated by some that if presented again tomorrow morning, the interim ordinance motion would be approved. Balance of the items of the planning commission agenda were held over, including variances on a motel at 1629 E. Center st., against which some opposition is developing, the Boss Overall Co. addition and the Morales and Euclid Annexation reclassifications. The S. Los Angeles st. reclassification will also be taken up at the Nov. 5 meeting. September 1951 Falls Behind Sept. 1951 Building-Wise Building permits for September 1951 fell far behind those issued for the same month last year was revealed today by Anahai Building Inspector Homer Wace. Permits issued last month totaled $416,190 against $607,125 September, 1950. The total to be for 1951 is $4,273,788, while total to the end of September year was $5,348,811. Included in last month's permits were 11 for single-family dwellings, five for duplexes, for an 8-unit apartment building and one for a 12-unit apartment building. The 41 dwelling unit represented a total cost of $2700. Also included in last month permits was an $88,000 permit for addition of new units to vote of confidence today at the expense of Prime Minister Clement Attlee's middle-of-the road socialists. The annual Labor party conference here elected Bevanites to four of the seven political seats on the national executive committee. These seats represent vital local labor parties on the 28-member committee. Bevan topped the poll with 858,000 votes, an increase over his victory total of 849,000 a year ago. The political seats held by the local parties represent about one-sixth of the Socialists' strength. The delegates to the conference represent about 6,192,000 votes. The trade union delegates control 4,987,000 and the local labor parties 1,147,000. The rest are scattered among small groups. But the local labor parties are door-bell ringers and the hard core of the party workers during any election campaign—and the ruling Socialists are underdogs to Winston Churchill's conservatives in the Oct. 25 parliament election. Coat Stolen From Open Auto A coat, valued at $12, was taken from the Henry Acosta car last Friday afternoon. The Acosta's, of Fullerton, had parked their car in the Anaheim Safeway parking lot and went inside to shop, leaving the car unlocked. When they returned, Mrs. Acosta found her coat was gone. They reported the theft to police yesterday afternoon. Of Toastmasters The Anaheim Toastmasters Club were host to their wives at the Installation Meeting last evening. Installing Officer R. J. Allen discharged the retiring president Louis Taylor and his officers and installed C. O. Garshwiler, president, Dr. Joseph Ersek, vice-president, Dr. Kenneth Heuler, Deputy Governor, Page Vincent, Program Chairman, Guy Tester, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Ed Wright secretary-treasurer. In his speech of acceptance Garshwiler stressed the need of effective speech to preserve freedom of speech and its companion freedom, freedom of the press. Toastmaster of the evening, Page Vincent, introduced a panel of four speakers lead by Dr. Ersek whose topic was "Women in World Crisis." Louis Boys followed with the "General's Dog" and Royal Marten spoke on "The Point of No Return." Guy Tester concluded the speaking portion of the program with "A Pat On The Back" which won him the Toastmasters Trophy for the week. Assisting on the program were Walter Knott, Tintekeeper; Louis Taylor, Constructive Critic; Dr. Kenneth Heuler, Pessimistic Critic, and Marion Pickel, Grammarian. Table Topic Master of the evening was Ed Wright who lead a round table discussion on political and religious education issues of the day. The Invocation was delivered by Ray Damerell, and the meeting was under the joint chairmanship of Taylor and Garshwiler. The (Continued on Page 1) Three Newspapers Bought by SA Fin SANTA ANA (AP)—R. C. Holt president of Freedom Newspaper Inc., and publisher of the Santa Ana Register-and six other newspapers, today announced the pachase of three papers in the Grande Valley of Texas. All were acquired from Leon Owens, publisher of the Richmond Calif., Independent. They are McAllen Valley Evening Monihe Harlingen Valley Morning Star and the Brownsville Herd Holles said their combined circulation is approximately 400,000 and that this brings total circulation of papers managed by Holles interests to 135,000. Other Holles papers: Marysville Calif., Appeal-Democrat; Colorado Springs (Colo.) Gazette Telegraph; Bucyrus (Ohio) Telegram Forum; Odessa (Texas) Amcan; Pampa (Texas) Daily News and Clovis (New Mexico) Journal. Holles holdings also include radio station KPDN Pampa. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1951 Action In H As Ground Surely Des Contract Award Newport Firm for SA Fire Station Contract for construction of new Santa Ana central fire station was awarded last night the city council to the Coast Construction Co. of Port Beach. That firm's bid $286,750 was the lowest of bids submitted to the council. Fire Chief John Garther that work on the new structure which will be located at the c of Walnut and Sycamore站 start as soon as the project proved by the National Protection Authority. Completion of new fire station is expected "FANCY DAN" "DUKE" Types of beards to guide you in training Your beard for the Whiskerino contest are illustrated in this drawing by Nick Deckard, Los Angeles artist, for Lynn Brown, president of the 20-30 club, sponsors of the Whiskerino contest. The "Beaver," a luxurious silken type attains great length. This type is popular with triarchs, grandfathers and Santa Claus. "Bee" a scraggly or just grown type often cultivated by prospectors in the desert or mountain regions where water is scarce. When attains a wild and riotous beauty reminiscent of western sunset when the beard is red. "Fancy Dan" and "Duke" are snazzy types. Require constant care and training but the reward is great for those who have the time. The Whiskerino contest is an outstanding feature of the 28th Annual Anaheim Hallowe'en Festival and Mardi Gras. Judging will be held at 11 a.m. Hallowe'en day, Oct. 31, at the downtown Jamboree and Kangaroo Court festivities. Entry blanks for the contest may be signed at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce or at any Anaheim barber shop. Contestants must register before midnight Saturday Oct. 6. Sept. 1951 Falls behind Sept. 1950, building-wise Building permits for September fell far behind those issued the same month last year, it revealed today by Anaheim Inspector Homer Walmits issued last month total-416,190 against $607,125 forember, 1950. The total to date 1951 is $4,273,788, while the to the end of September last was $5,348,811. Included in last month's perwere 11 for single-family homes, five for duplexes, one on 8-unit apartment building one for a 12-unit apartment building. The 41 dwelling units presented a total cost of $290,- Local Legion Post Okays Oil Lease Anaheim American Legion post last night voted to approve the leasing of the organization's subterranean property rights to the Steele Petroleum Co. for recovery of possible oil deposits. The Legion property, which lies within the territory of the oil company's No. 1 lease in the north and northeast section of Anaheim, will become part of the community lease after Commander Phil Webb and Adjutant Charles Schmitt sign the lease tonight. A vote on the question of signing the lease was taken following a talk by James Lathrop, Anaheim leasing agent of the Steele Petroleum Co. Two Persons Hurt In County Crashes Patricia Burrows, 17, of Compton suffered cuts and bruises last evening at Huntington Beach CARS COLLIDE Julio V. Delgado, 59, 17792 E. Peralta Hills dr., Anaheim, escaped injury yesterday afternoon when his car collided with a car driven by John D. Morgan of Santa Ana. Also hit by the colliding cars was a parked car belonging to Hugh J. Lowe, Santa Ana clothing merchant. SUNKIST (First Grade)— 126s 5.52; 150s 5.54; 176s 200s 5.91; 220s 5.81; 252s 288s 6.05. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 126s 4.10; 150s 4.39; 176s 200s 4.79; 220s 4.68; 252s 288s 5.10. Two Persons Hurt In County Crashes Patricia Burrows, 17, of Compton suffered cuts and bruises last evening at Huntington Beach when a car in which she was riding with Warren Burrows, 20, collided with a car operated by Fred Hobbs, 42, of Midway City. The accident took place at 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Huntington Beach blvd. and 12th st. Losing control of his car, on Hwy. 101, a mile and a half south of Irvine last night, Porfirio Rodriguez, 53, of West Whittier, received possible major injuries when the car left the road and turned over in a field at 10:30 last evening. He was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital. Build Navy Craft First post-war boat construction for the U.S. Navy at Newport Harbor was started with a double keel-laying ceremony last night at the South Coast Co., shipyard, Newport Beach. That firm is completing the last two boats, a pair of minesweepers, under a Navy contract. The company built 44 of the YMC type of minesweeper during World War II. The two craft just started are MSV 21 and MSV 22. They are 57-foot all-wood minesweepers. Fifty men, carefully screened for security reasons, will be employed on the construction job. Improvements Set For Newport Bay Tentative county plans for a $141,000 improvement project on its Newport bay frontage, including construction of a new Coast Guard establishment and headquarters for the county harbormaster and harbor commission, were before the County Supervisors for consideration today. The board already has tentatively approved the Coast Guard project, on its frontage near the (Continued on Page B) Glenn E. Bercot Wins Promotion Word has been received by and Mrs. Eugene Bercot, R. 14301 South st., that their Glenn E. Bercot has been re-titled to the rank of Major in the Corps. Major Bercot is at present tioned at Reese Air Force Zubbock, Texas, and is Wing Service Supervisor and Comm (Continued on Page B) 1951 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 239 Action In Korea Turns To Jet Fighting As Ground Forces Plug Along Slowly And Surely Despite Hardships In Mountains Contract Awarded Newport Firm for A Fire Station contract for construction of the Santa Ana central fire station was awarded last night by city council to the Southwest Construction Co. of Newt Beach. That firm's bid of $6,750 was the lowest of five submitted to the council. Fire Chief John Garthe said work on the new structure will be located at the corner Walnut and Sycamore sts., will start as soon as the project is approved by the National Production Authority. Completion of the fire station is expected to reGen. Bradley Feels UN Capable of a Successful Finish TOKYO (UP) — United Nations forces are capable of fighting the Korean war to a successful military conclusion, Gen. Omar Bradley said today in Korea. The chairman of the U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff made a flying trip to the front to study Allied might. Bradley made it clear that if armistice talks collapse completely, United Nations forces are ready. Truce negotiations have been stymied 41 days. There was no word Tuesday from red commanders on the Al- U.S. EIGHTH ARMY HEADQUARTERS, Korea (UP) — American jet pilots shot down two Red jets today—numbers 101 and 102 they have claimed in history's first jet warfare. About 130 planes were involved in two air battles erupting Tuesday over northwest Korea for the second successive day. The Fifth Air Force said no American planes were lost. Action quieted on the ground. Allied troops strengthened their hold on five hills captured in recent days. Infantrymen mopped up isolated Red groups still clinging to the ridges—near Chorwon on the western front and flanking heartbreak ridge in the eastern mountains. Tuesday's biggest jet battle broke out in clearing weather between 36 F-86 Sabre jets and about 45 Russian type MIG-15s. The council last night authorize expenditure of $750 for renovation of the city hall basement, which will be fitted for use as a water center for the civilian defense organization. Park Superintendent Dale Griggs will supervise the work, which will consist mostly of installing partitions and set fixtures. The council also used an order limiting use of the city hall basement parking facilities to official city cars. This will eliminate private cars of city employees. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers change reported today all auctions markets California oranges are lower. NKIST (First Grade)— s 5.52; 150s 5.54; 176s 5.80; s 5.91; 220s 5.81; 252s 5.97; s 6.05. OICE (Second Grade)— s 4.10; 150s 4.39; 176s 4.72; s 4.79; 220s 4.68; 252s 4.93; s 5.10. The chairman of the U. S. Joint Chiefs of Staff made a flying trip to the front to study Allied might. Bradley made it clear that if armistice talks collapse completely, United Nations forces are ready. Truce negotiations have been stymied 41 days. There was no word Tuesday from red commanders on the Allied offer to reopen talks at a new site. It was their sixth day of silence since Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway suggested negotiations start anew in no-man's land. He proposed the vicinity of Songhyon, six miles southeast of Kaesong, the former meeting place. During a brief interview within earshot of field guns, General Bradley made no direct comment on the suspended negotiations. But the five-star general answered with a crisp "yes" when asked if he thought a "successful military conclusion to the Korean war is possible if the talks break down." Neither Bradley nor his question defined "successful military conclusion." U. N. command headquarters in Tokyo Monday had said the Allied army is "poised and prepared to strike" in Korea if all hope of truce talks fade. The headquarters release said, "the whole issue of the resumption of talks is one that cannot be hedged much longer." Indications are that the Eighth Army is not planning to sit idly by while the communists string out negotiations for another long period. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, Eighth Army commander who accompanied Bradley to the front, said his forces are already in their Autumn offensive. He said 188,000 red casualties were inflicted during four months of a "summer offensive." The ground forces have been slowly pushing the reds back in the Korean mountains during the break in truce parleys. Action quieted on the ground. Allied troops strengthened their hold on five hills captured in recent days. Infantrymen mopped up isolated Red groups still clinging to the ridges—near Chorwon on the western front and flanking heartbreak ridge in the eastern mountains. Tuesday's biggest jet battle broke out in clearing weather between 36 F-86 Sabre jets and about 45 Russian type MIG-15s. One kill was reported by America's top ace still in combat, Col. Francis S. Gabreski of Oil City, Pa. It was his third jet. He was credited with 31 German planes in World War Two. Lt. Col. George J. Ola of Arcadia, Fla., knocked out the other red-nosed jet. It was his first. Both Red jets went down in flames. Gabreski and Ola came upon the MIGs at 10,000 feet. The Red jets split up as the Sabrejets swept down on them. In Monday's heaviest ground action South Korean troops drove Red Koreans off two ridges in eastern Korea. One was a 8,500-foot peak for which the Republic of Korea (ROK) troops had been fighting for three weeks. They captured it twice Monday. The vicious see-saw battle lasted all day in the rugged mountain country northwest of the punchbowl, 20 miles above the 38th parallel. ROK infantrymen battled for seven hours capturing the crest and digging Red Koreans out of deep bunkers. A swift Communist counterattack drove the south Koreans off the height. But the ROKs reorganized and regained the hill in a three-hour battle. To the southeast, ROKs fought ten hours to regain the other hill from which the Reds had driven them Friday. An artillery duel roared throughout the day over heartbreak ridge, southeast of the punchbowl and north of Yanggu. The duel continued Tuesday—the 20th day of the fight for the ridge. Reds atop the heights concentrated their fire on American and French infantrymen perched on the slopes. He said 188,000 red casualties were inflicted during four months of a "summer offensive." The ground forces have been slowly pushing the reds back in the Korean mountains during the break in truce parleys. Gets 6 Months For Drunk Driving Raymond P. Valencia, 28, of this city, was arrested yesterday afternoon by police officers Curtis and Brawn after they received three reports of a reckless driver in the vicinity of Parry and Swan streets. He was picked up at Parry and Romneya streets and taken to the station where he was booked for drunk driving. This morning he was arraigned in the city court and given six months in the county jail. This is the seventh time he has been arraigned in the city court since 1942, on charges ranging from plain drunk to battery. Thief Takes $77.50 From Billfold Theft of a billfold containing $77.50 was reported to police by Mrs. Pauline Boliek, dental assistant at a local doctor's office in the Bank of America building, early yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Boliek believes the theft took place while she was in the darkroom, developing film, in the office. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 75. High for the previous 24 hours was 89 at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Low was 61 at 6 a.m. today.