anaheim-gazette 1951-12-04

Dear Santa... Yes, Santa reads the Gazette just like everybody else. So, kids if you want to make sure Santa sees your Christmas letter be sure to address it to Santa Claus, care of the Gazette. See letters on Page 4. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANA A MORTGAGE ONCE WORTH $20,000 went up in flames last night at the American Legion hall on N. Lemon st., when official mortgage burning ceremonies made the Legion hall completely the property of the American Legion. Burning the mortgage above are: Past Commander Bud Johnson, commander at time bulk of payment was made, and then passed on to Phil L. Webb, present post commander who made the left stands Past Commander John D. Home of the evening. Palm-La Palma Shopping Center Approved by PC Requirements of Anaheim Ordinance 569 came in for some fine-line distinction-making and the problem of "when is a sale not a sale" got a fine-tooth going-over from the Anaheim Planning commission yesterday as they sought to decide whether or not Claude G. Crosby should be permitted to erect a business rental building at Palm and La Palma sts. across from La Palma park. Spirit of the Law Eventually the planners decided when a sale isn't a sale and voted to approve Crosby's variance application. City Attorney Preston Turner, whose opinion had been asked, ruled that, for the purpose of interpreting Ordinance 569, a retail sale in the R-A zoned property under discussion is a sale which would tend to endanger the public health, safety or general welfare. Since Crosby had stated in his application his intention to lease the building for a shoe repair shop, cleaning and dyeing establishment and a sash and door and lawn furniture shop, Turner assured the planners they would not be held in violation of the spirit of the ordinance in granting the permit. Mortgage Burning Mark Legion Old-Timers' Night Judge John Shea acted as Master of Ceremonies for the American Legion Old Timer's night and Mortgage Burning last night at the newly paid-for American Legion hall. First Post 72 commander, W. P. Webb, was given a gavel while he outlined a history of the post and introduced the past commanders. Junior Past Commander Bud Johnson (1950-51) gave a report on activities of the post during his commandship and then introduced Department Commander John D. Home, of Los Angeles, who spoke on the policies of the American Legion and it's history. He dwelt briefly on the subject of a bill now before a congressional committee which will repeal veteran benefits, including the GI Bill of Rights. He urged the opposition of all Legionaires. 25 Units Entered In Yule Parade Christmas parade entries have reached a total of 25, it was reported this morning at a meeting of parade lieutenants at the Chamber office. Included among the entries are nine floats, four bands, eight cars, a riding group and two miscellaneous entries. The route of the parade was fixed this morning to start on N. Resh st., proceed to Center st., then east on Center to Philadelphia st., where the parade will disperse. Floats entered are Williams Shoe store, Swanbergers, S.Q.R. store, Weber Book store, Southern County Bank, Rex Construction Dr. Arnold passed the burning mortgage on to Bud Johnson. which would tend to endanger the public health, safety or general welfare. Since Crosby had stated in his application his intention to lease the building for a shoe repair shop, cleaning and dyeing establishment and a sash and door and lawn furniture shop, Turner assured the planners they would not be held in violation of the spirit of the ordinance in granting the permit. "The same would not be true, however, of a grocery store," he pointed out, "since it stocks merchandise of a nature to attract children and it would endanger their safety as they crossed Palm from La Palma park, for instance." Garage Application Another attempt to locate a business establishment in the triangle formed by E. Center st., Anaheim-Olive rd. and Placentia ave. seemed to have a fair chance of realization yesterday when planners considered the application of George and Olive Schafer for a variance to permit erection of an automotive repair shop in the triangle. They announced, in the application, their intention of selling or leasing part of the property to Roland Weir, automotive mechanic now living at 13212 Katella ave., for a garage. A house already on the property would be used for (Continued on Page 6) Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 8 p.m. today was 65. High for the previous 24 hours was 63 at 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Low was 54 at 6 a.m. today. Tantrum, Collapse Follow Arrest of SA Check Artist Arrested by Santa Ana police for Anaheim authorities, on a charge of issuing a bogus check, Robert George Nichols, 21, of Santa Ana, flew into a tantrum and then collapsed early today, police reported. They took him to the county hospital. Nichols, who gave two Santa Ana addresses, was located at 1:10 a.m. today in a S. Main st cafe. He had passed a $25 check (Continued on Page 5) Reset Date on AUHS 'Hi Talent Battle' Talented teenagers from Anaheim high school will compete against talent from another school on TV's "Hi Talent Battle" Dec. 14. The date, previously set for Dec. 7, was changed when the two schools competing last week tied and were both invited back for the Dec. 7 show. Representatives of Anaheim high school talent will be vocalists Marian Caracausa, Helen Oviedo, Delores Giardino, and instrumentalist, Mike Gerber. Winner of the TV competition will be invited back for new auditions and the same group, plus others who would like, will be allowed to try out for an appearance over television. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1951 High Death Toll In Philippine Volcano Blast MANILA (P) — Hibok Hibok volcano in the central Philippines erupted today, killing at least 141 villagers. Rescue workers, clawing frantically in smoking ashes which covered half a dozen settlements, expressed fear the casualty toll would reach several hundred. The Red Cross reported the toll and said the figure was growing hourly. Scores of Filipinos burned by red hot ash or streams of lava were treated at makeshift hospitals set up on Camiguin island. The volcano blew its top like an atomic explosion. It spread a layer of thick ash over half a dozen sitios, crossroads clusters of farm houses. It's still smoking. The Philippines Weather Bureau seismologist said about four commander who made the last payment; (far right), to the stands Past Commander Dave Proud who was in office at the building was begun, and next to him is Department Commander John D. Home of Los Angeles, who was speaker of evening. (Gazette photo by Robertson) M'Cracken Murder Wordage Rises to Near 2,000,000 Probably two million words were spoken during the various legal proceedings attendant upon the trials and conviction of Henry Ford McCracken, Buena Park sex slayer who is now in death row at San Quentin, it was disclosed today. The court reporters who took down the record of the two murder trials and insanity trial, counted 1,183,100 words in the transcripts that have just been compiled to be sent to the State Supreme court with the McCracken appeal. The transcripts do not include the proceedings for selection of the jury or argument to the jury by counsel of the first murder trial which resulted in a jury disagreement. Nor did they cover the contempt proceedings against McCracken's chief counsel, George Chula, which followed the insanity trial. It is estimated that all (Continued on Page 5) Local Women Give Police Clue to Safeway Robber Scores of Filipinos burned by red hot ash or streams of lava were treated at makeshift hospitals set up on Camiguin island. The volcano blow its top like an atomic explosion. It spread a layer of thick ash over half a dozen sitios, crossroads clusters of farm houses. It's still smoking. The Philippines Weather Bureau seismologist said about four square miles on Camiguin Island was covered by red hot ashes. The seismologist reported the ashes and noxious fumes limited rescuers to working on the outer fringes of the volcano's destruction. Miss Bonificia Cald, Red Cross representative of Camiguin, appealed for plasma and other medical aid. A U.S.A.F. amphibian plane will leave early Wednesday with needed supplies and several doctors: A U.S. Navy seaplane will follow with Red Cross workers and more supplies. Land planes cannot reach the island directly. The nearest air base is 40 miles away on Mindanao island. U.N. Troops Rip Through Reds As Commandos SEOUL, Korea (P)—British and American Marines ripped through red defenses 130 miles behind the front in the most powerful hit-and-run commando raid of the Korean war, the Allies announced today. The Anglo-American force stormed ashore on the east coast Sunday night under cover of heavy naval gunfire. The troops shot up communist communications and transport midway between the Soviet frontier and the front. The announcement was withheld until, presumably, the raiders had withdrawn. U. N. naval headquarters listed two British commandos as wounded. No U. S. Marine casualties were reported. Vishinsky Insists On Prohibition Of Atomic Bombs PARIS (P) — Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky Local Women Give Police Clue to Safeway Robber Two Anaheim women today gave Santa Ana police their first possible clue in their hunt for the Safeway store bandit who escaped with nearly $2000 in cash in a Santa Ana holdup Sunday evening. Mrs. Gladys McDonald, who operates a service station at 1101 N. Palm st., and Mrs. Anna Lou Fleming, who resides in a trailer court at that address, said that a man who drove into the service station last Saturday in a yellow Pontiac club coupe with an Ohio license resembled the description of the Safeway bandit as given in a report published in the Anaheim Gazette yesterday. He was tall and thin and had faded, wavy blond hair, they reported. He wore a brown sportcoat, dirty brown trousers and brown oxford. The bandit had been described by store employees as wearing a neat brown suit. In particular, the Anaheim women noted that, after he had asked for and received some used oil because he said he was "broke," he left the station with the remark, "Thanks, kid." They had observed the newspaper report that the bandit had used a similar expression in telling the store (Continued on Page 5) U.S. Demands Release of Downed Airmen BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP)--The United States demanded today the release of four American airmen forced down in their plane by Soviet fighters in Western Hungary on Nov. 19. The return of the plane, a C-47, also was sought. The action was taken through Charge d'Affaires George Abbott, who has headed the U. S. legislation here since the retirement of U. S. Minister Nathaniel Davis last summer. Abbott visited Hungary's Foreign Minister, Karoly Kiss, and presented a formal note on the subject. The announcement was withheld until, presumably, the raiders had withdrawn. U. N. naval headquarters listed two British commandos as wounded. No U. S. Marine casualties were reported. The surprise assault on the beaches near Tanchon, 170 miles north of the 38th Parallel, broke through heavy red machinegun fire and carried the raiders astride communist coastal transport lines. The surprise Allied raid came two days after the reds captured the island of Taehwa, far up on red Korea's west coast between the mouths of the Yalu and Chongchon rivers. In a highly unusual move, the Russian diplomat spoke directly to a crowd of newsmen after Big Four conference on disarmament adjourned a session lasting three and one half hours. He said that a decision by the United Nations General Assembly for the immediate prohibition of the atomic weapon would be a moral factor which could not be disregarded. Insisting that atomic bomb must be prohibited immediately and controls can be set later, Vishinsky said: "Whoever thinks it possible and necessary to postpone the prohibition of atomic weapons until they have penned their signature to a convention on atomic weapons forget that to set up a control machinery and to set it into motion cannot be implemented immediately on the very day and very hour that Russia and the West were as far apart as ever despite four sessions of the big powers trying to reach agreement on their rival disarmament plans." CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Partly cloudy with occasional rain spreading remainder of north and west portions tonight. Scattered showers Wednesday mostly north and west portions. 4, 1951 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 24 N RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 4—IT RAINED IN CALIFORNIA—A flash flood caused by heavy rainfall. IN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 4—IT RAINED IN CALIFORNIA—a flash flood caused by heavy rains and high winds inundated a street in neighboring Ross Valley yesterday. Many persons were trapped in their homes. Here a man and his wife (left) await arrival of a sheriff's rescue boat. Note car almost completely covered in foreground. Boat at right already is loaded with residents from a nearby town—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Airplane Crashes During Recent Roll Up to 21 By the Associated Press two-day toll of airplane fares rose to 21 today with crash of a United Air Lines training plane near Derby. Three persons—a pilot-captain two trainees, lost their lives in accident. Yesterday 18 per-17 of them servicemen, died widely separated crashes of military planes and a twin-aircraft private craft. Air Force personnel and civilians were injured in the crashes. Of the planes—at Denver, and Reno, Nev.—came down residential areas and smashed number of homes. But no one ground was killed, and the injury was to a maid in a finished Denver home. Of the airmen lost their in the Denver crash, which accounted for all the military crashes. Their plane, a big B-29, slashed through five and set them afire as it in two miles, short of a Air Force base runway. Shinsky Insists on Prohibition Atomic Bombs RIS (UP) — Soviet Foreigner Andrei Y. Vishinsky in DENVER, Dec. 4—HERE'S WRECKAGE FROM THE AIR—This air view shows the path cut by a crashing B-29 bomber through a residential area yesterday. The plane struck the first house (bottom) and came to rest where the crane is shown removing the burned debris (top center). Two houses were demolished and three were damaged.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Second Day of Bloody Fight Finds Death Rate Mounting Second Day of Bloody Fight Finds Death Rate Mounting CAIRO. Egypt (P) — British troops clashed with Egyptian police and civilians today in the second day of bloody fighting in the Suez Canal zone. A British communique said there were unconfirmed reports that 20 Egyptians were killed. An Egyptian official said eight Egyptians were killed and eight were wounded. The British version of today's fighting said three British gun carriers were attacked by police and armed civilians at the edge of the city near a filtration plant. One British officer and non-com were wounded. A spokesman for the Egyptian governor of Suez, Ibrahim Zaki El Khouli Bey, said eight Egyptians were killed and eight wounded in a one-hour battle that ended about 4 p.m. The governor said all was quiet after the battle and that strenuous efforts were being made to restore order. County, JOS, State Officials Confer On Sewer Breaks JOS officials and county health officials were scheduled to confer in Los Angeles tomorrow with State health department officials who are investigating the release of some 15,000,000 gallons of raw sewage daily from the JOS line when three breaks occurred in the line a week ago. The state officials also are studying a proposal whereby 3,000,000 gallons of sewage per day might be released from the outfall line in the lower end of the basin to irrigate ranch lands next summer. That proposal has been advanced in preparation for an excess peak flow expected to be 3,000,-000 gallons per day above the line's carrying capacity during next (Continued on Page 5) Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were slightly higher valencias. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade)— 126s 6.63; 150s 5.57; 176s 5.06; 200s 5.00; 220s 4.71; 252s 4.48; 288s 4.28. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 126s 5.25; 150s 4.17; 176s 4.06; 200s 3.91; 220s 3.86.