anaheim-gazette 1951-12-28

Highlights Highlights of 1951 along the line of sports can be found in today's Gazette on Page 4, Hogan, Di-Maggio, and Count Turf will all be remembered for outstanding feats. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28—SEE IS GOP PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION—Harold E. Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28—SEEKS GOP PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION—Harold E. Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, poses with his wife and 15-year-old son, Glen Harold, as he launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for the presidency. Stassen, who had conferred with General Dwight Eisenhower during a recent trip to Europe, has been granted an indeterminate leave from the university. Harold Stassen Announces Entry in Presidential Race WASHINGTON (UP)—Harold E. Stassen's announcement as a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination brought differing reaction today as to whether Gen. Eisenhower also will get into the GOP race. Backers of Eisenhower for the Four Men Named To Retail Div. Exec. Committee The names of four members elected to the executive committee of the Retail division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, were announced today by Walter Swanberger, chairman of the executive committee. Elected to serve for three year terms are: Oscar Solter, manager of the J. C. Penney Co., John Stefy, president-manager of the Steffy Buick Co., Ernest Owston, owner-manager of Owston Floor Coverings and J. F. McKinley, president-manager of McKinley's Women's Apparel. Other members of the committee are Walter Swanberger, John Williams, Joe Hurst, Ray Reafsnyder, Vera Auest, Jack Ballard, Kenneth Dougani and E. C. West. Retiring, after serving on the committee are Dick Dickinson, A. No. 1 place on the party ticket insisted anew the general will be available. They said Stassen's bid has not changed the situation. Senator Moody (D-Mich), on the other hand, declared the principal implication in Stassen's announcement was that "Eisenhower will not run as a Republican." Stassen himself said in announcing his candidacy last night that he was authorizing no "assumption or conclusion", as to what Eisenhower's plans may be. Stassen, who recently conferred with the general in Paris, repeatedly turned aside reporters' questions regarding what was said at that meeting. He described the conference as "personal in nature." Stassen announced formally in a Philadelphia speech. The questions about Eisenhower came up at an earlier news conference he held in Washington. Former governor of Minnesota and now president of the University of Pennsylvania, Stassen did say: "I am in the race without any commitment to any other person." And at another point he declared: "I am in this campaign to stay until nomination and election." Fire Department Handles Two Fires Anahiem Fire department answered two fire calls during the past 24 hours neither of which was serious. A fire of undetermined origin damaged the rear porch on the home of Pedro Ortez at 423 S. Helena st. at 4:45 p.m. yesterday. An electrical short in the wiring system of Dorothy Fletcher's car started a fire at 7:27 a.m. today, but it was extinguished by the time firemen arrived on the scene. The car was parked at 839 N. Citron st. Mrs. Fletcher lives at 825 N. Helena st. Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 3 p.m. today was 62. High for the previous 24 hours was 77 at 3 p.m. yesterday. Low was 53 at 6 p.m. today. Thieves, Burglaries Net About $400 In Night’s Work Petty thievery and burglary cost approximately $400 in loot from a series of raids in Santa Ana during the past 24 hours, according to police reports. Largest loss was an estimated $260 taken from broken parking meters in two localities and police were hunting for two unidentified men seen at one location. Burglaries broke into the Carmen Cleaners plant at 2016 W. Fifth st., and took $5 in cash, a tan suit and a tan pair of trousers. Herb W. Hamilton reported theft of a spare wheel, tire and tube from his truck parked at his home, 317 Lacy st. Frances L. Torres, waitress at the Havana Cafe, said clothing valued at $47 was stolen from her car parked outside the cafe. Edith Cardoza, 504 N. Olive st., reported theft of lingerie valued at $15 from her clothes line. Thieves stole Christmas light bulbs from a decorated tree on the front lawn of the Warren McCarty residence, 821 N. Lowell st. County Officials Commended by Four Santa Ana and Or County public officials received the thanks of the U.S. M Corps at El Toro for "co-operate and assistance, in matters affecting the welfare of our person in a letter of Christmas greetings from the commanding general headquarters. Municipal Judge Ronald Crushk, Chief of Police B. A. shey of Santa Ana, Sheriff J Musick and District Attorney James L. Davis received the tters of appreciation signed by L. P. Smith, acting in commute Marine officers said mil- authorities had never previously issued a communication of character. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1951 Four American Fliers Return to Allies After 40 Days in Communist Prison MCKELSDORF, Austria (UP) — Four American airmen jailed communist Hungary for 40 came back to freedom today. The fliers crossed the Hungarian frontier into Austria at 5:01 p.m. (7:01 a.m. PST). With a few minutes they were sped on their way back to their base at Erding, Germany. U.S. officials at the border kept the four men under wraps, but as they were starting to drive to Tulln Air base, outside Vienna, one of them was asked by a reporter how he was treated in Hungary. "All right," was all that Sgt. Jess Duff, of Spokane, Wash., replied. He was the mechanic aboard the C-47 transport forced down on Hungarian soil by Soviet fighter planes Nov. 19. The four men appeared through the mist of the raw, damp evening, looking tired. They were hustled into a room of the Austrian border police building. Eagerly they drank the coffee and ate the sandwiches provided by the welcoming party. Two stiff Russian officers and the American news agency, announced they had been forced down and were being held on charges of violating the Iron Curtain for the purpose of "planting spies and saboteurs." Nation to Face Threat of Steel Strike Again PITTSBURGH (UP) — The nation will escape a crippling steel strike on New Year's Day—but will have to face the threat again on Jan. 3. The wage-policy committee of the CIO United Steelworkers voted to defer a work stoppage for at least three days. That gives the special USW convention in Atlantic City the final say on calling a strike. The convention also will make the union's formal answer to President Truman's appeal to avert a strike and submit the PRO-WEST APPOINTERS UNREST—King Farouk's Pasha (right, above), as not caused new demonstrations Alexandria by anti-pal crowds. Another evidence WASHINGTON (UP) — Prime Minister Churchill probably will have a greater exchange of atom information between the United States and Britain during his reaching conference with President Truman. Atomic energy is among the topics he has told the American government he wants take up in the course of his here, starting late next week, both Britain and Canada, with the U.S. had a partnership atomic bomb development on the war, have long felt American restrictions on atomic secrets were hampering developments in that field. Any change in these restricions, however, would require not approval by the president action by Congress. Whether war of these conditions will be in the predictable future is something on which informed officials here will not even speculate. More than two years ago the American, British and Canadian armments opened negotiations see whether they could work a formula for enlarging the exchange of atomic information and in a limited way, at least, give the cooperative effort of World War II days. Then science of all three countries joined efforts and knowledge to increase the first atomic bomb. Army Perfects Gun No Shoot in Curve DETROIT (UP)—The Army has selected a sub-machine gun that aims around corners. And what is more, Joseph C. Craig, project engineer at the Defense Department, says the curved barbary is more accurate than a right one. Right bars are secret, but the guns it uses a 45 calibre slug that can deflect as much as 90 degrees and will pierce an inch-pine board at 100 yards. It fire 450 rounds a minute. One around-the-corner gun is being attached to the Army's M-3 sub-machine gun, commonly known GIs as the "grease gun." WASHINGTON (UP)—Is Southern California’s 40th National Guard Division, now on occupation duty in Japan, going to be given a combat assignment in Korea? Official sources in Washington and Tokyo won't say. But it is apparent no one would be surprised if the 40th were to get its marching orders. Speculation was prompted yesterday by the report that Oklahoma's 45th National Guard Division—or at least some of its units—have seen action on the fighting front. The 40th and the 45th were both brought into Federal service in September, 1950, and were moved to Japan last March. It was decided that one of the two divisions would be sent to Korea to speed the rotation of battalions. Renewed Attacks On California’s Water Supply Seen Renewed attacks on California’s Colorado river water supply are foreseen as one of the early developments of 1952. Ben P. Griffith, president of the Colorado River association, predicted yesterday that “Arizona” was the mechanic aboard the C-47 transport forced down on Hungarian soil by Soviet fighter planes Nov. 19. The four men appeared through the mist of the raw, damp evening, looking tired. They were hustled into a room of the Austrian border police building. Eagerly they drank the coffee and ate the sandwiches provided by the welcoming party. Two stiff Russian officers and the American party joined in the snack. Capt. John J. Swift of Glen Falls, N.Y., pilot. Capt. Dave H. Henderson of Shawnee, Okla., co-pilot. T/Sgt. Jess A. Duff of Spokane, Wash., mechanic. Sgt. James A. Elam of Kingsland, Ark., radio man. They were forced down near Papa, Hungary, Nov. 19 by Soviet fighter planes stationed in communist-ruled Hungary under the World War II peace treaty. In a twin-engine C-47 they were enroute from Erding, Germany, to Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on a routine delivery of supplies when they reported themselves lost. They were not heard from until Dec. 3 when Tass, Russian PRO-WEST APPOINTMENT UNREST—King Farouk’s Pasha (right, above), as not caused new demonstrations Alexandria by anti-panels. Another evidence House Payroll Survey Shows Nepotism Treasure WASHINGTON (UP) — House members’ offices, a of payroll records showed there is at least one employing the same last name Congressman. House records do not list the relationship of employer to Congressman in whose they work. But in most of cases, the employees are kind relatives of the empire Congressman. Senate payroll records baled confidential. If any S have their wives, brothers, daughters, in-laws or relatives on their office pay it’s not a matter of public. There is no way of determining from the records how many gressmen have on their relatives with names di from their own. Names of Congressmen who on their office payrolls for vember persons whose su were the same as the Co-man’s included (the amount ed are the gross salary, deductions, for November). Ernest K. Bramblett (R-C-Lois C. Bramblett) $707.67. Clair Engle (D-Calif)—L C. Engle) $404.72. Donald L. Jackson (R-C-Shirley Jackson) $417.99. Leroy Johnson (R-Calif))—beth Johnson) $111.62. Gordon L. McDonough (R—Catherine A. McDo) $707.67. George P. Miller (D-C-Ester P. Miller) $707.67. John Phillips (R-Calif) othy G. Phillips) $707.67. Norris R. Cole) $707.67. On California's Water Supply Seen Renewed attacks on California's Colorado river water supply are foreseen as one of the early developments of 1952. Ben P. Griffith, president of the Colorado River association, predicted yesterday that "Arizona will lose no time in attempting to get Congressional action on the costly irrigation project that threatens the water supply of 44 Southern California cities." He pointed out that the Arizona project bill can be taken up again by the House Interior and Insular Affairs committee any time after Feb. 1. The bill was "shelved" until that time, or later, by a committee vote. This is the same bill that already has been passed by the U.S. Senate. "Every man, woman and child living in this area is directly concerned by the outcome of the long struggle over Colorado river water," Griffith said. "If we lose to Arizona we lose the only water supply that we can count on to meet the fast growing needs of our homies farms and industries." Griffith said that the California Congressmen are members of the important committee: Norris Poulson (R) and Samuel Yorty (D), both of Los Angeles, and Clair Engle (D) of Red Bluff. Principal objection to the Arizona project bill is on the grounds that it would deprive California (Continued on Page 8) Speculation was prompted yesterday by the report that Oklahoma's 45th National Guard Division—or at least some of its units—have seen action on the fighting front. The 40th and the 45th were both brought into Federal service in September, 1950, and were moved to Japan last March. It was decided that one of the two divisions would be sent to Korea to speed the rotation of battle weary veterans. The 45th was selected. Until it went into action, rotation had been carried out on an individual basis that depended on the number of trained replacements arriving from the United States. Whether further replacements will be drawn from the 40th is a question official sources declined to answer yesterday. All they would say was that the 40th is still in Japan. The 40th's officers and men were drawn from many Southern California cities. The division trained at Camp Cooke near Santa Maria, before being sent overseas. P.E. Sets Special Rose Parade Run Anaheimers planning to view the Pasadena Tournament of Roses without hazarding the annual traffic jam may take advantage of a special Pacific Electric bus which will run from Anaheim to Pasadena, leaving here at 6 am., New Year's Day, according to Harold S. Holcomb, agent. Charges will be $1.50 for a round-trip ticket and $5 cents one way. Fifteen per cent Federal tax will be added. C. Engle, $404.72. Donald L. Jackson (R-C Shirley Jackson, $417.99. Leroy Johnson (R-Callif)—beth Johnson, $111.62. Gordon L. McDonough (R—Catherine A. McDoe $707.67. George P. Miller (D-Ca Ester P. Miller, $707.67. John Phillips (R-Calif) othy G. Phillips, $707.67. Norris Poulson (R-Ca Erna L. Poulson, $404.72. Samuel Yorty (D-Calif)—L. Yorty, $285.23. Americans Worm About Radar Sir Loss to Russians WIESBADEN, Germany Is America's super-secret gunsight for jet fighters in sian hands? Nobody knows for sure. If this America has lost its biggest edges in aerial against Russian-made jets rea. Some officers at this air base in West Germany the secret is still safe. They come to talking about principles is to say that "everything but call the pilots breakfast." It is assumed the radar has been used in combat by Sabre jets in Korea, although one will say so officially. Sabre jets have been lost but Air Force officer the Russians haven't got tha CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY The Weather S. Calif.—Cloudy with occasional rain west portion tonight and Saturday. Snow level near 7000 feet. Windy northern mountains and northern interior sections. RO-WEST APPOINTES CAUSE EGYPTIAN UNREST—King Farouk's choice of Hafez Affi Pasha (right, above), as chief of his Royal Cabinet caused new demonstrations in Cairo and Alexandria by anti-palace and anti-western crowds. Another evidence of a growing rift between Farouk and Premier Mustapha El Nahas Pasha (above, left), head of the anti-British nationalist party, was the king's selection of Abdel Fattah Amr Pasha (center, above), recalled ambassador to London as his advisor in foreign affairs.—(Associated Press photo) House Payroll Quakes Recorded UN Command Says House Payroll Survey Shows Nepotism Trend WASHINGTON (UP) — In 70 house members' offices, a study of payroll records showed today, there is at least one employee having the same last name as the congressman. House records do not identify the relationship of employees to Congressman in whose office they work. But in most of these cases, the employees are known to relatives of the employing congressman. Senate payroll records are labeled confidential. If any Senators have their wives, brothers, sisters, daughters, in-laws or other relatives on their office payrolls, it is not a matter of public record. There is no way of determining from the records how many Congressmen have on their payrolls relatives with names different from their own. Names of Congressmen who had their office payrolls for November persons whose surnames were the same as the Congressman's included (the amounts listed are the gross salary, before reductions, for November): Ernest K. Bramblett (R-Calif)—Ols C. Bramblett, $707.67. Clair Engle (D-Calif)—Lucretia Engle, $404.72. Donald L. Jackson (R-Calif)—Airley Jackson, $417.99. Leroy Johnson (R-Calif)—Elizabeth Johnson, $111.62. Gordon L. McDonough (R-Calif)—Catherine A. McDonough, $707.67. George P. Miller (D-Calif)—Stater P. Miller, $707.67. John Phillips (R-Calif)—Dorothy G. Phillips, $707.67. Norris Roulson (R-Calif) Quakes Recorded In Mexico City And California SAN DIEGO (UP) — An earthquake lasting 15 minutes but not strong enough to be felt here, was recorded starting at 1:25 a.m., today, seismologist Fred Robinson reported. He said it had an east-west motion and possibly centered 100 miles off the Southern California coast. MEXICO CITY (UP) — A sharp earthquake shook Mexico City at 8:21:06 a.m., CST today. The government observatory said it had a force of four on the mercell scale, on which 10 is a maximum. The epicenter was estimated as 200 miles southeast of the capital, on the borders of Guerrero and Oaxaca states. The observatory said it might have "been very strong" in that sparsely settled region. There was no report of damage in the capital. BERKELEY (UP) — A moderate earthquake, believed to have centered in the southern Sierra, or in Owens Valley, about 220 miles southeast of Berkeley, was recorded on the University of California seismograph at 6:50:16 p.m., yesterday. It lasted on the record for four minutes. More Rain Due For Northern Area of State SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — More rain is coming to Northern California. UN Command Says At Least 450 Men Dead in Camps MUNSAN, Korea (UP) — The U.N. command said today at least 450 American soldiers have died in North Korean prison camps. An official communique said that is 77 per cent of United Nations troops known to have been imprisoned in asar areas and not accounted for in last week's list of living prisoners. Simultaneously the communists indicated a complete list of living U.N. prisoners already in Allied hands. The 450 soldiers were not among those listed on the commissioner roster of 11,559 prisoners. They apparently were among 571 Americans the reds said Wednesday had died of disease or were killed by Allied air raids or artillery fire. The U.N. command said its announcement was based on a study of the reds' Wednesday report. "We must presume they died in prison camps," said Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols, official U.N. spokesman. "This is the first time we have had knowledge of any deaths in prison. Kwikset Locks Gets Contract For $2 Million It was announced today by the Kwikset Locks, Inc., of Anaheim that they were successful bidders to two additional defense contracts of more than two million dollars. Adolf Schoepe, president of the concern, reported the announcement today and was quoted as More Rain Due For Northern Area of State SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — More rain is coming to Northern California, already soaked and soggy, the weather bureau said today. The forecast was for intermittent rain through Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures, which have been mild, may be a little lower. The snow level in the Sierra will be around 5000 feet. A new storm formed in the Gulf of Alaska last night and is moving down the coast. The Sacramento river, which crested at Red Bluff at 26 feet last midnight, was falling there. The river gauge at Iron Canyon, which stood at 25.2 feet at 10 p.m. yesterday was at 18.5 this morning. The lowlands around Red Bluff still were flooded today. This was true especially at the hamlet of Vina, about 20 miles south of Red Bluff. Humboldt county was almost isolated from the south. A big slide blocked the Northwestern Pacific Railway in Mendocino County. And a slide and floods near Willits blocked Highway 101. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Contracts for rehabilitation of buildings and a fire protection system at the El Centro naval auxiliary air station were announced by the 11th Naval district today. Gets Contract For $2 Million It was announced today by the Kwikset Locks, Inc., of Anaheim that they were successful bidders to two additional defense contracts of more than two million dollars. Adolf Schoepe, president of the concern, reported the announcement today and was quoted as saying, "this gives our team assurance of continued employment even though we do not have materials to produce the number of lock sets which we would like to make." The company now employs more than 600 people at the company site, 516 E. Santa Ana st., in Anaheim. In addition to the new contracts an additional order is expected for the fuse parts which are now being fabricated by the local manufacturing concern. The type of defense contracts was kept a secret and information would be forthcoming, the announcement stated today. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower in spots. Representative Prices by Size SUNKIST (First Grade)— 100s 7.23; 126s 7.22; 150s 7.79; 176s 8.24; 200s 8.38; 220s 7.54; 252s 6.51; 288s 5.66; 344s 5.00. CHOICE (Second Grade): 100s 5.90; 126s 6.31; 150s 6.63; 176s 6.98; 200s 7.43; 220s 6.85.