anaheim-gazette 1951-11-08

Eisenhower: politician If General Eisenhower runs for president he has one big advantage over anyone who runs against him. He won't have to apologize for very much he ever said on political, economic or social problems, which are dynamic for most politicians. (See Drew Pearson column, this page.) And there's a good reason: He's never said — publicly, anyway — enough on any of the three subjects to make voters very mad. It's easy for the opponents of most men running for office — because they've said so much for so long on so much — to dig back and use their own words against them. Not so with Eisenhower. While he was in the Army he kept his lip buttoned, which is the wise thing for any Army man to do. And later, when he became president of Columbia university, you can tell by reading the files how carefully he tried to pick his these you can see, in reading the files, that Eisenhower at Columbia, newly out of uniform, sort of felt his way along, getting a little more positive as he got a little more used to repeating the same ideas in speech after speech. (In the field of foreign affairs Eisenhower seemed much more emphatic. He is an internationalist. For example, Eisenhower was for arming Europe before Congress voted to do so.) But on one subject — security — the general may have felt pushed a political looper because, after a couple of speeches in that field, he seemed to drop the subject. On Sept. 28, 1948, the general made a talk to his students at Columbia, urging them to seek opportunity rather than security. He said "the best example of perfect security is a man serving a life term in federal prison." Since the general didn't define NOT to with Eisenhower While he was in the Army he kept his tip buttoned, which is the wise thing for any Army man to do. And later, when he became president of Columbia university, you can tell by reading the files how carefully he tried to pick his way. In fact, those files seem to show Eisenhower as a man who very gingerly dipped his toe in the water before taking a dive. His favorite subjects for classes on domestic problems—while he was at Columbia and before being called back into uniform—seemed to be preserving free enterprise and personal freedom and avoiding centralized government. They're all pretty safe subjects in this country at this time. Democrats as well as Republicans could vote for a man who said he was against letting any administration in Washington get too much power. No harm in that. It wasn't original with Eisenhower to be for free enterprise, of course, but since he's for it, he one will quarrel with him among Democrats and Republicans. Anyone who's artifit couldn't be elected anyway. And as for freedom for the individual, both Democrats and Republicans have been insisting for years upon the importance of preserving just that. It's one of the main themes in this government's argument against communism. But even on such subjects as the program. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago November 1876 On Tuesday some tramp entered Mr. Cheeseman's house in Fairview, during that gentleman's absence, and stole a pair of boots and other articles of wearing apparel. Johnny Huebler and Frank Stone left on Monday morning for the McKittrick oil fields to do preliminary work upon oil lands in that section. The boys represent a company formed in this city which covers 320 acres of what is believed to be the most promising oil section in the coun- He general may have felt he pulled a political looper because after a couple of speeches in that field, he seemed to drop the subject. On Sept. 28, 1948, the general made a talk to his students at Columbia, urging them to seek opportunity rather than security. He said "the best example of perfect security is a man serving a life term in federal prison." Since the general didn't define what he meant by "security," his statement was vague enough to be mild although it indicated a viewpoint. It was a viewpoint, of course, with which a lot of voters might disagree, particularly old ones who may have missed their "opptunity" along the way but now in old age want and need security, at least social security. It was certainly a much milder statement than one the general made two months later when he said "If all Americans want is security, they can go to prison, they'll have enough to cut, bed, and a roof over their heads." Here again as in speeches on other subjects the general seemed to be progressing from a fairly vague to a more positive statement. But the reaction to that second statement on security was a little less than wholehearted approval. His own students at Columbia criticized him for it. After that the general had little to say about security. It's a fairly delicate subject for politicians in a country where most voters are either drawing social security benefits or taking part in the program. Most essential part of nett-Duff sales talk natte to be that Eisenhower was publican, had given durasures that he would date, and would not lead lowers out on a limb. With assurances, no local wants to deal. Imagine their morris prise, therefore, when lers read in the press the hower hadn't heard frorator Duff "directly or for a long, long time." Immediately long-distal calls began coming in hower lieutenants from parts of the country. 75 Years Ago November 1876 On Tuesday some tramp entered Mr. Cheeseman's house in Fairview, during that gentleman's absence, and stole a pair of boots and other articles of wearing apparel. It is with regret that we chronicle the death of Mr. Goldstein which occurred in Los Angeles on Tuesday. He was buried in that city on Wednesday, Rev. E. W. Edelman officiated. Dr. B. B. Bonham of Newport will preach at the Presbyterian church this morning at 11 o'clock. We are indebted to Mr. Walter Parker for a fine lot of sweet potatoes, raised on his farm on Centre street. Among the lot was one weighing five pounds and seven ounces. 50 Years Ago November 1901 Edward Atherton came in from the Placentia Ostrich farm on Tuesday afternoon. He will ship a carload of birds to the Phoenix Farm in a few days. The Phoenix Farm is the largest in the United States containing some six or seven hundred birds. Mr. Atherton has 105 on his ranch and reports them all getting along well. Johnny Huebler and Frank Stone left on Monday morning for the McKittrick oil fields to do preliminary work upon oil lands in that section. The boys represent a company formed in this city which covers 320 acres of what is believed to be the most promising oil section in the country. 25 Years Ago November 1926 Rev. G. G. Schmid, of the Evangelical church, who recently attended the general conference of his church held at Philadelphia, has returned home after an absence of five weeks. The regular meeting of the board of directors of the Anaheim Union Water Company was held Monday with Directors Hale, Tuffree, Miller, Annin, Hansen and Brumworth present at roll call. Director Annin reported for the Santa Ana river development company. Attorney Head was instructed to take steps to prevent the Bastanchury Ranch company from pumping water out of the watershed of the Santa Ana river and to prevent any other infringements on our water rights. The superintendent was instructed to purchase a dredge for cleaning out the Tuffree reservoir and to replace the open cement ditch used as a bypass around the reservoir with a 36 inch pipe line. Note—What the Norfolk linen had in mind was Elsehower rebuffed Democrats who wanted him in 1948, making late to catch the Trump wagon. Truman has no given Sen. Paul Dougherty, Jimmy Roosevelt, Johnston of South Carolina others who plumped for publicans know this, and Taft might be just as well as Truman. Also what local politics for is patronage, and if a publican in the Whit TV-RADIOLOGIC Mystery Identity of 'Whistler,' Big Radio Secret, Now Is Known By TOM S. DANSON HOLLYWOOD (exclusive). One of the best kept secrets in radio is a secret no longer. Bill Foreman, for nine years masked in the black cloak of the character he has portrayed, has been revealed as the actor who reads the sinister lines of "The Whistler" on the KNX-Columbia Pacific Network's highly-rated psychological dramatic series. Foreman took over his "Whistler" duties with the fifth airing of the nine-year-old radio show, and it was not until recently that his name was ever announced as the teller of the WASHINGTON — Republican-for-Eisenhower-heavy a big sign of relief when their proposed candidate finally climbed on his plane and flew back to Paris. During the short time he was here, they estimated that their man had helped Senator Taft pick up about 100 additional delegates for the GOP nomination. "He may be a great general," mourned one Republican active in the Eisenhower-for-president organization, "but he certainly is a babe-in-the-woods when it comes to politics." What caused Eisenhower supporters to tear their hair was the way their man cut the ground out from under his chief backer with the statement that he hadn't heard strange and unusual stories dramatized each Sunday night. The revealing of his identity was not planned by the sponsor or the net; however, certain circumstances surrounding the situation made it necessary. Bill was seated in the control booth, his chores for the program having been completed, when the announcer began with his closing announcement, which included the cast credits. "Bill Foreman," the announcer stated, "protrayed 'The Whistler'." "That was one of the greatest thrills I've ever had," Foreman declared, "and I'll never forget it. I've been with the 'Whistler' so long it's something really big to me to have my name identified as the title character in the series." In all of the publicity pictures taken in the past, "The Whistler" has never had his face completely showing. Usually, the black cloak covered all but his eyes. Now he can be seen. Born May 26, 1915, in Mt. Vernon, New York, Foreman's education was obtained in the East, where he was graduated from Wesleyan University, majoring in English and dramatics. After a session in the theater in New York, he became, of all things, a paint salesman. Radio replaced this job, and he moved here to accept the position of program director for KMPC. His "Whistler" duties followed in 1942. Anaheim Variety League Title Colonists Tangle with Newport Harbor at La Palma Tonight Tonight is the night that local fans have been for, for eight years and from all angles it looks like crowd won't go home disappointed with the result. Not since the year 1948 have the locals won League football championship in the varsity night they have a wonderful chance, almost easy, plish the feat in their own backyard. La Palma Park, before an estimated packed-house or rather packed park. Their opponent will be Newport Harbor High, a team that in past years has produced the runner-up to league winner Fullerton, but things are different this year. Newport port the runner-up and won't be while the Indians from Fullerton are just about out of the running for their fifth straight championship as a result of being smeared all over the field at Fulton last week by the Colonists Bank Warriors for Halt. Anaheim powered over the previously undefeated Redskins, 13-7, coming from behind by scoring two touchdowns in the second half while blanking the Warriors on their own field before a near turnaway crowd of Fullerton alumni. The setting couldn't have been better. The locals need only one victory, either tonight over Newport or they are bold in their offensive reckony. They are second fensive marks for their hind Fullerton while Colonists are tops in department. Outstanding backs defensively have been games, Johnny Herrerber, Ell Peralta, John Gene Geselle and Lej Jim Roberts. Roberts roughtest linebackers league and seem pounding some "luckier" into the groundingly no mercy. Lenny Kolb will locals at the tricky spot tonight as he every game thus far was a little tight in his signal calling last first half, but in the he bloomed out into He called a woman especially down near Fullerton had four Colonists goal line lanes and quarter, but could "He may be a great general," mourned one Republican activist in the Eisenhower-for-president organization, "but he certainly is a babe-in-the-woods when it comes to politics." What caused Eisenhower supporters to tear their hair was the way their man cut the ground out from under his chief backer with the statement that he hadn't heard from Sen. James Duff of Pennsylvania "directly or indirectly for a long, long time." In the first place this was not true. For earlier in the day, Ike's own aide, Lt. Col. Robert L. Schulz, had phoned Senator Duff from Louisville. He phoned around Sunday noon, and Eisenhower's disclaimer to the press was Sunday afternoon. Second, word was sent to Senator Duff two weeks before Eisenhower arrived that he was coming and to keep November 4, 5 and 6 open. Third and more important, Duff had been waging a steady though quiet campaign to organize district leaders throughout the country and take delegates away from Taft. Last month, for instance, he made two speeches in North Carolina urging Eisenhower for president. Immediately following the two speeches, John Gordon Bennett, son of the famed New York Herald editor, went to North Carolina, began the actual work of pledging delegates. Before he finished, he had pretty well undercut Taft, North Carolina looked safe for Ike. Anguished Phone Calls Most essential part of the Bennett-Duff sales talk, naturally, had to be that Eisenhower was a Republican, had given definite assurances that he would be a candidate, and would not leave his followers out on a limb. Without such assurances, no local politician wants to deal. Imagine their horrified surprise, therefore, when local leaders read in the press that Eisenhower hadn't heard from Senator Duff "directly or indirectly for a long, long time." Immediately long-distance phone calls began coming in to Eisenhower lieutenants from various parts of the country. DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... The saying "The show must go on" is still true, but here is an unusual switch in the case. Ed Wynn, rehearsing for his first "All-Star Revue" for this season at Stanley Hall on Santa Monica Boulevard, along with Dorothy Lamour, rehearsing for her TV debut with Wynn suddenly found themselves and cast, being asked to vacate the hall because of a banquet. The caretaker told them he would find them another place, and soon returned to take them down the street into—of all places—an empty room in a nearby mortuary! Quite a switch for a comedy show to rehearse in a mortuary ... but the show must go on! (Viewed Sat. Nov. 10, KNBH at 5 pm.) TELE-TIPS ... Plenty of fast action will be shown during the wrestling from KTLA (5) at 8:33 with the drop kick specialist featured ... A recap on film of all this season's games played by Stanford and USC. will be shown on KTTV (11) starting at 8:30 ... Charlotte DeArmond, table setting expert, will guster with Monty Margetts tonight over KNBH (4) during her new "Person to Person" show at 8:45 ... Andy and the Kingfish go into partnership on an automobile and as usual, end up in trouble during their show from KNXT (2) at 9 ... Amlizable and easy humor flow again as Herb Shriner gets under way from RECA (7) at 9 ... How to get a husband, and how to keep him will be discussed by Dr. Popenoe from KLAC (13) at 9:30. DIAL-LITES ... A group of amateurs parading before the microphone for reregistration is coming from behind by scoring two touchdowns in the second half while blanking the Warriors on their own field before a near turnaway crowd of Fullerton alumni. The setting couldn't have been better. The locals need only one victory, either tonight over Newport or next week over Orange with the game being played at La Palma, to walk off with the bunting for the 1951 season. While the Colonists have yet to lose a league game this year, the Sailors have yet to win a game; however, both teams displayed their best game of the season last week and tonight's battle could very well be the best game of the year for both teams. Normally, the Colonists would be sky high in attitude for the Tar game, what after losing to them last year at Newport by the score, 35-13, but after winning such an important game last week, the local's biggest battle should be in overcoming their attitude rather than in worrying about overcoming the Sailors. Fullerton blanked the Tars 41-0 while looking past them to the Anaheim game. Top School Spirit Head Sailor coach, Al Irwin, is having a rough season, but the school has stuck right with the team and they bring with them a lot of school spirit. And they aren't down-hearted like one would think they should or would be after winning only two games this season. Dons Have Defensive NEW YORK UP—has the best defense ground gains of any football team in the San Francisco head virtue of tossing Sam a net loss of 18 yards. That gave the Dons of 37.4 given up seven games. Wisconsin with 77, followed by with 80. lowers out on a limb. Without such assurances, no local politician wants to deal. Imagine their horrified surprise, therefore, when local leaders read in the press that Eisenhower hadn't heard from Senator Duff "directly or indirectly for a long, long time." Immediately long-distance phone calls began coming in to Eisenhower lieutenants from various parts of the country. "You said Jim Duff was mastermind the general's campaign," protested one North Carolina Republican. "How can he mastermind the campaign when he hasn't even been in touch with him? You said Duff had assurances like would rim. But Ike says he hasn't heard from him. "In view of that," continued the irate North Carolinian, "we're getting in touch with Dave Ingalls (Taft's campaign manager) as fast as we can. We've got to protect ourselves." Note—What the North Carolinian had in mind was the way Eisenhower rebuffed various Democrats who wanted to draft him in 1948, making them too late to catch the Truman bandwagon. Truman has never forgiven Sen. Paul Douglas of Illinois, Jimmy Roosevelt, Sen. Olin Johnston of South Carolina and others who plumped for Ike. Republicans know this, and figure Taft might be just as vindictive as Truman. Also what local politicians live for is patronage, and if a new Republican in the White House their show from KNXT (2) at 9 ... Amizable and easy humor flow again as Herb Shriner gets under way from RECA (7) at 9 ... How to get a husband, and how to keep him will be discussed by Dr. Popenoe from KLAC (13) at 9:30. DIAL-LITES ... A group of amateurs parading before the microphone for recognition is featured on KECA when Ted Mack's Amateur Hour is aired at 8 ... Louis Jourdan stars in "Twenty Thecus and Leagues Under the Sea" from KNX at 8:30 ... Dragnet, with the authentic police record stories, will be heard over KFI at 9 ... An Australian shark-killer will be featured guest tonight on the "Rod and Gun Club" from KHJ at 9:30. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY ... Famous last words: Look, Dear, that policeman is waving to you. Copyright, 1951, Hy Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate. doesn't like them, they are out of luck on postmasters, U.S. marshals, tax collectors and everything else. Those are some of the sordid but essential ABC's of politics which Eisenhower doesn't understand, but will have to learn if he is going to run for president. Two beavers recently built a dam 18 feet long and 6 feet wide near Walpole, Mass., in three weeks. BASEBALL FOR KIDS—Yankees' shortstop Phil Rizzuto staff of major league stars (wearing baseball caps with AA showing) are surrounded by some 1200 boys at the session of a 12-week course on baseball techniques sponsored the American Baseball Academy in New York City. Phi left to right; Gil MacDougald (white shirt), Ed Lovett, Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto (dark sleeveless sweater); Gene Woodling, all of the Yankees; Ralph Branco of players; Monte Irvin (foreground) of the Giants; Sid Gore Boston Braves, and Gil Hodges of the Dodgers.—(Associate Wirephoto) m Varsity Out To Capture Title As Well As Game with Newport Palma Tonight that local fans have been waiting from all angles it looks like the local appointed with the results. 48 have the locals won a Sunset ship in the varsity class and to all chance, almost easy, to accamp- They are bold in their playing as their offensive record will testify. They are second in total offensive marks for the league behind Fullerton while the Anaheim Colonists are tops in the defensive department. Outstanding backs for the locals defensively have been in past games, Johnny Herrera, Ira Webber, Eli Peralta, Johnny Stenborn, Gene Geselle and left linebacker Jim Roberts. Roberts is one of the roughest linebackers in the whole league and seemingly enjoys pounding some "luckless" ball carrier into the ground with seemingly no mercy. Lenny Kolb will start for the locals at the tricky T-quarterback spot tonight as he has done in every game thus far this year. He was a little tight in the use of his signal calling last week in the first half, but in the second period he bloomed out into full glory. He called a wonderful game, especially down near the goal line. Fullerton had four cracks at the Colonist goal line late in the second quarter, but couldn't make it. Squat Yogi Berra Voted AL's Most Valuable Player NEW YORK (AP)—Yogi Berra, squat New York Yankee catcher, today was voted Most Valuable Player in the American League for 1931 in an astonishing finish to a wide open race. Tabulation of votes from the 24-man committee of the Baseball Writers Association of America showed Berra, Ned Garver of St. Louis and Allie Reynolds of the Yanks each had six first place ballots. The result was sure to start tongues wagging around the circuit for Berra slumped badly in September and finished with a 294 batting average. The 28-year-old Berra led the Yanks in runs batted in with 88 and hit 27 home runs. Berra won on points with a total of 184 on the basis of 14 for a first place vote, nine for second and so on down to one for tenth. Garver, baby-faced 20-game winner for the last place Brownies, was a close-up second with 157 points and Reynolds, who threw two no-hitters for the World Champs, was third with 125 points. Voting was distributed among 33 players with another 15 receiving Stanford End On Warpath For Trojans LOS ANGELES (AP)—Stanford University's football team may prove to be a thorn in the Rose Bowl plans of Southern California, and the Indians' tremendous all-purpose end, Bill McColl, may be the biggest thorn of all. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound senior from San Diego was just one of several problems confronting USC today as the time neared for the important Pacific Coast Conference clash here Saturday. The USC Athletic Department, ticket division, faced a mounting demand for tickets. The Stanford-Trojan attendance mark of 93,-000, set in 1931, may be eclipsed. The Athletic Department, coaching division, was more concerned with ways and means of stopping the surprising Indians in general, and collaring the strapping, perfectly proportioned right end, McColl. McColl, a pre-med student, was All-America and All-Purpose performer last year. He risked his chances for the national laurels by playing tackle, safety, defensive end and halfback, as well as on the offense. In addition, he locals at the tricky T-quarterback spot tonight as he has done in every game thus far this year. He was a little tight in the use of his signal calling last week in the first half, but in the second period he bloomed out into full glory. He called a wonderful game, especially near the goal line. Fullerton had four cracks at the Colonist goal line late in the second quarter, but couldn't make it. They tried all the cracks into the middle of the line except the last try, but then it was too late. When Kolb got his team down near the goal, or rather when Aaron Peralta returned a Pennington punt down near the goal line, the local quarterback quickly sized up the situation and tossed a pass to Peralta in the end zone with nobody around. It was truly a smart play, one that had Fullerton hanging. Tonight's game starts at 7:30 and should be a real spine-tingler from start to finish. The local varsity "A" club will have as its honored guests the parents of the football players at the game tonight at the park of the palms. The mothers will sit in a special section while the dads will sit with their sons on the players bench. Dons Have Top Defensive Unit NEW YORK (UP)—San Francisco has the best defense against ground gains of any major college football team in the country. San Francisco heads the list by virtue of tossing Santa Clara for a net loss of 18 yards last week. That gave the Dons an average of 37.4 given up overland. In seven games, Wisconsin is second with 77, followed by Notre Dame with 80. Attendance in Majors Down NEW YORK (UP)—Major league baseball attendance dipped about seven per cent to 16,213,626 in unofficial figures for 1951. Ten of the 16 clubs declined. The most startling were the Boston Braves' 48 per cent drop and the Detroit Tigers' 42 per cent decrease. Reflecting the vivid improvement in the club under manager Paul Richards, The Chicago White Sox improved 70 per cent. The Philadelphia A's also showed a marked gain on their sorry '50 figures, moving up 51 per cent. Both the disappointing Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs dropped off 23 per cent to fall below the million mark. The world champion New York total of 184 on the basis of 14 for a first place vote, nine for second and so on down to one for tenth. Garver, baby-faced 20-game winner for the last place Brownles, was a close-up second with 157 points and Reynolds, who throw two no-hitters for the World Champs, was third with 125 points. Voting was distributed among 33 players with another 15 receiving honorable mention in the closest finish in years. With Berra in the American and Brooklyn's Roy Campanella in the National this was the first year two catchers were named Most Valuable. In fact you have to go back to the league awards in 1924 to find two winners who played the same position—Dazzy Vance, Brooklyn pitcher and Walter Johnson, Washington fire-baller. This fall Stanford's rookie coach, Chuck Taylor, has kept McCool exclusively at offensive end, and the big fellow has been a major factor in the Indians' string of seven straight triumphs. Hollywood Turf Club shareholders held their annual election yesterday at Hollywood Park and named Myron F. Schilling to the board of directors. Schilling is from Placentia and was the only new director elected out of 11. BROCKTON (UP)—Police have been warned that an attempt may be made on the life of boxer Rocky Marciano at a homecoming reception Saturday. Yankees led both leagues with 1,951,464, about six per cent below their 1950 attendance. Cleveland was next with 1,704,984, down only 22,480. 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