anaheim-gazette 1952-01-10

Lets Eat Appetites are hearty when the air has a snap to it for the human engine needs more fuel. Thus goes the Homemaker found on Page 3. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE BUENA PARK MAN HURT—Charles Earl Peddi-cord, 61, of Buena Park, was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon when his car, shown above, collided with another car, then wrapped itself around the power pole at the southwest corner of the intersection of Midway dr. and Hwy. 101, just south of Anaheim city limits.—(Gazette photo by Kreidt) BUENA PARK MAN HURT—Charles Earl Peddicord, 61. of Buena Park, was seriously hurt yesterday afternoon when his car, shown above, collided with another car, then wrapped itself around the power pole at the southwest corner of the intersection of Midway dr. and Hwy. 101, just south of Anaheim city limits. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Future of Anaheim Daystrom Plant Uncertain as County Activities Cut Daystom Furniture Corp. is restricting its manufacturing operations in Fullerton and has changed its plans for the manufacture of chromed tubular dinette furniture in the new Anaheim plant, according to Paul M. Dullard, president of the corporation. Future of the big, newly-completed Daystrom plant at South st. and the Santa Fe tracks is uncertain. It was originally intended to employ about 400 workers. "Originally it was planned to manufacture chromed tubular dinette furniture in the new plant in Anaheim to secure the advantages of modern plant facilities," Mr. Dollard further stated. "It is with great regret that these plans must be changed as this area is ideal for us and the communities have been most helpful. Due to current uncertainties we do not yet know what use will be made of this plant. We will make every effort, however, to assist employees to relocate themselves in other jobs." "Prospective shortages in materials for chromed tubular furniture due to government allocations will make it impossible to operate on a satisfactory production schedule at the Fullerton plant in the second quarter of the year," stated Mr. Dullard. "It will be necessary to consolidate our steel dinette manufacturing operations in Olean, N.Y., to operate on a reasonable national basis." Under the new plans, the Fullerton plant will be used as the central warehousing point for the greater Southern California area. The West Coast Sales department will be moved into the main plant at 311 S. Highland ave. in Fullerton, as its permanent location, where customer service will also be handled. Wood dinette sets and chairs will also be assembled at the Highland ave. plant for sale in the 11 Western States. Water District Seeks Payment for 'Special Benefits' to Water Co.'s Seeking a basis for payment from the Anaheim Union Water Co. and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co. for "special benefits" they receive from Colorado river water purchased by the Orange County Water district, the water district board yesterday instructed per month under a new lease starting Jan. 1. The new lease will be made for 30 months, with option to renew for another 30 months. The board yesterday extended for one year the contract with Louis Nohl, Santa Ana Canyon. Four Persons Hurried In Traffic Wrecks On County Roads Four persons were injured and an Anaheim resident escaped in jury in a series of traffic accidents in Orange county during the past 24 hours, according to reports in the California Highway Patrol. Charles Earl Peddicord, 7532 Eighth st., Buena Pa., seriously hurt yesterday when he car collided with one driven by Mildred Bell Burnette, 61, of Santa Ana at Midway dr. and S. L. Angeles st., south of the Anaheim city limits, and then collided with a power pole at the southwest corner of the intersection. He was taken to Anaheim Community hospital and was transferred to Joseph hospital in Orange early this afternoon. Sgt. Robert Snow, 20, El Toro Marine, and his passenger, Miss Nelda Steen, 18, of Huntington Beach, were seriously hurt when Sgt. Snow's car collided broad side with a pick-up truck driver by Edward Sato, 31, Los Angeles. The accident took place at 1:30 p.m. yesterday at Wright and Smeltzer aves., near Midway City. Snow suffered fractures of both upper legs while the girl received head and internal injuries. Both were taken to Santa Ana Community hospital. Eldora Skjerping, 21, received minor injuries at 5 p.m. yesterday when a car in which she was riding with Pfc. Elroy Skjerping, 22, El Toro Marine, collided with a car driven by Horace Sears, 39 Rt. 2 Santa Ana. The collision Seeking a basis for payment from the Anaheim Union Water Co. and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co. for "special benefits" they receive from Colorado river water purchased by the Orange County Water district, the water district board yesterday instructed Engineer Paul Bailey to work out an agreement with the water companies. Bailey is scheduled to report back to the board at a special meeting Jan. 23. Up to the present, the water companies, which took the Colorado river water into their canals as it flowed down the Santa Ana river from the MWD aqueduct near Arlington, have been paying the water district their estimated savings in pumping costs. Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co. paid $10,000 for last summer's operations. In return for taking the MWD water, the water companies ceased pumping from the underground basin while using the imported water. While the areas they serve pay taxes to the water district, the water district directors said yesterday they feel that the two water companies receive special benefits above other taxpayers for which the water district should be compensated. The water district paid $250,000 for the 25,000 acre feet of water imported from the Colorado river last summer. At yesterday's board meeting the directors received notice from the city of Santa Ana that rental of district offices in the Santa Ana Community Center would be increased from $40 per month to $58 per month under a new lease starting Jan. 1. The new lease will be made for 30 months, with option to renew for another 30 months. The board yesterday extended for one year the contract with Louis Nohl, Santa Ana Canyon ranch owner, by which Nohl receives right to 225 acre feet of water annually to use on his lands near Olive, in return for which he agrees to annex about 200 acres to the water district. Nohl obtained the water right from the district in exchange for an old water right of the Bixby ranch, which he purchased. He is not yet ready to designate which land he wants to bring into the water district, so the contract was extended. He is said to be willing, meanwhile, to pay the water district whatever sum his land would be taxed if included in the district. Santa Anan Kills Self Near Airport Jasper M. Corales, 52, of Santa Ana, unemployed and despondent over finances, killed himself by firing a 12-gauge shotgun charge into his head while seated in his car on MacArthur blvd., a quarter-mile south of the Orange county airport, yesterday. The body was found by a passing motorist at 1:15 p.m. Deputy Coroner Frank Hanson said that Corales apparently had been dead since about 9 a.m., or earlier. The body was removed to the Dougall mortuary, Santa Ana. Snow suffered fractures of both upper legs while the girl received head and internal injuries. Both were taken to Santa Ana Community hospital. Eldora Skjerping, 21, received minor injuries at 5 p.m. yesterday when a car in which she was riding with Pfc. Elroy Skjerping, 22, El Toro Marine, collided with a car driven by Horace Sears, 39 Rt. 2, Santa Ana. The collision took place at Trabuco rd. and Central ave., near the main gate of the Marine base. Joseph Paul Ersek, 46, 208 E. South st., Anaheim, escaped unhurt in a head-on collision between his car and one driven by Sommers E. Blackman, 32, La Crescenta, at 3:30 p.m. yesterday. The collision took place at Santa Ana blvd. and N. Main st. in Santa Ana. MOSCOW (T)—The Soviet press is following the results of the current elections in India with close attention. Fresh reports are published here daily on the results as they become available, stressing the strong showings made by the leftist front, including the communists. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower small sizes. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade): 100s 5.24; 126s 6.01; 150s 6.56; 176s 6.81; 200s 7.16; 220s 6.86; 252s 6.41; 288s 5.25; 344s 4.01. CHOICE (Second Grade): 100s 4.20; 126s 4.60; 150s 4.92; 176s 4.98; 200s 4.81. ANAHEIM GAZETE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1952 FLYING ENTERPRISE SEEN JUST BEFORE IT SINKS FROM VIEW—In this view of the U.S. Flying Enterprise the freighter is under tow and apparently proceeding to safety. The tow line was broken later in the day, but all efforts probed fruitless as the ship sank today after the Capt. and his helper were removed to safe spots.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Freighter Flying Enterpris FLYING ENTERPRISE SEEN JUST BEFORE IT SINKS FROM VIEW—In this view of the U.S. Flying Enterprise the freighter is under tow and apparently proceeding to safety. The tow line was broken later in the day, but all efforts produced fruitless as the ship sank today after the Capt. and his helper were removed to safe spots.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Freighter Flying Enterprises Sinks After Two-Week Duel LONDON (AP)—The gallant American freighter Flying Enterprise sank in the stormy Atlantic today after a mighty two-weeks duel with the sea. Heroic Capt. Kurt Carlsen and First Mate Kenneth Dancy of the tow tug Turmoil were snatched from the churning waters to safety. Carlsen and Dancy leaped overboard when it became evident the 6711-ton freighter was going down under the crashing waves. The stand-by rescue fleet closed in. The tug Turmoil threw over a rope ladder and the two men clambered to safety. They were in the water only about four minutes. Carlsen refused to give up until the stricken freighter obviously was heaving her last. He had battled since the Christmas day hurricane to save his ship. His solitary duel with the Atlantic began Dec. 28 after he ordered all hands to abandan the ship, which carried a crew of 40 and 10 passengers. Dancy joined him last Saturday. The big freighter thrashed about in its final agony for 40 minutes and then disappeared. Aboard the British salvage tug Turmoil, Carlsen and Dancy, bearded and exhausted, climbed into dry clothing as the tug turned hurriedly in the direction of Falmouth, about 40 miles away. Associated Press reporters at the scene depicted the last hour of the Enterprise. For more than 24 hours the vessel had been virtually on its side. At 7:08 a.m., (P.S.T.), it became obvious to the U.S. Destroyer Keith, standing by, that the Enterprise was about to go down. It and other nearby boats began the long-planned rescue operation at once. The motley assortment of boats which had been scurrying about the freighter for days heaved close in to the writhing vessels as the Turmoil's lights flashed the signal "C-L-O-S-E." The funnel of the Enterprise by this time was slapping the surface of the sea. The bow was considerably lower than the stern. A little American flag still remained over the rear part of superstructure. The wind was blowing fiercely pitching the rescue tugs alike chips of wood. Water poured into the furthest of the dying Enterprise. The two men leaped overboard even as the Enterprise gave heave to port and began slow. (S continued on Page 4) Santa Ana Booking Agency to Open Although Sam Crooks decided that discretion was the better part of valor and did not open a racetrack betting agency at 925 S. Main st., Santa Ana, yesterday after advertising in the newspapers for business, the establishment will be opened anyway. Santa Ana police reported today Chief B. A. Hershey said understood that another operator had decided to take a chance and go ahead with the business of accepting bets for placement at Santa Anita racetrack, at traps, and collect a commission of 10 per cent of all bets, win or lose for this “messenger” service Crooks had planned to operate at the Turf Messenger Service. Chief Hershey also said that the place is opened, he will seize investigators to place bets and then arrest the operators, to test the legality of the service. State law prohibits “bookmaking,” practice in which the bookie himself pays off winners and takes the money of losers. Truman Says It's All Right With Him for Eisenhower to Be Target for Mud and Eggs WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman said today if General Eisenhower wants to run for presidency. Heading the committee hiring workers. The contracts a clause forbidding discrimination carry a clause forbidding discrimination. Heading the committee With Him for Eisenhower to Be Target for Mud and Eggs WASHINGTON (AP)—President Truman said today if General Eisenhower wants to run for president—and be the target for mud and rotten eggs—it's all right with him. But when he was asked if he would support Eisenhower, Mr. Truman said he didn't think the country would prosper under "any" Republican candidate. Mr. Truman stressed at his news conference what he has said many times before: He has a high opinion of Eisenhower, and he likes him, and he wants him to stay on as top commander of United Military forces in Europe. He's doing a good job, Mr. Truman said. And, he said, Eisenhower will stay on the job until he himself asks to be relieved. If Eisenhower should receive the Republican presidential nomination, Mr. Truman said, of course he will have to resign his position. In other highlights of his weekly meeting with newsmen, Mr. Truman said: 1. He has given up the idea of a special commission to ferret out wrong-doings in the government. Attorney General J. Howard McGrath, as the government's chief law enforcement officer, will carry out the job. He said McGrath will remain in the cabinet. 2. He has named a committee to see that firms with government contracts do not discriminate in hiring workers. The contracts carry a clause forbidding discrimination. Heading the committee on compliance is Dwight R. Palmer, chairman of the board of the General Cable Corporation. Most of the news conference was given over to exchanges revolving about Eisenhower's statement Monday that (A) he is a Republican; (B) would accept a "clear call" from the GOP to be its presidential nominee, but (C) will not engage in pre-convention (Continued on Page 4) Local Red Cross To Hold Annual Meeting Friday Anaheim chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting tomorrow night following a dinner to be served by the Canteen ladies under the leadership of Mrs. M. A. Gauer at 6:30 p.m. in Anaheim Ebell club house. New officers and some directors are slated for election during the meeting. Mrs. E. H. Kersten, chairman, will preside. A musical program will be presented by a group of girls from AUHS and Lt. E. E. Eddelman of El Toro Marine base will speak on the Red Cross Blood program in action overseas. A 12-minute film, "Red Cross Reports," will also be shown. The fund drive quota for Anaheim for 1952 will be announced by Bert Arnold, chairman. Million Dollar Industrial Tract Sold in County Filing of a deed at the county Recorder's office today disclosed a million dollar industrial land purchase west of Buena Park, involving the late Harriet Alla Heath estate. William Berk of Los Angeles is purchaser of the property, which covers 640 acres, which 467 acres are in Orange county, the remainder in Los Angeles county. Lewis F. Marquis and John P. Heath, executors of the Heath will, which was probated in Los Angeles county, signed the deed transferring the deed transferring the property to Berk. The sale terms are $250,000 cash, with the remaining $750,000 covered by a note secured by a deed of trust. The Orange county portion of the tract was valued at $720,000 with a price tag of $280,000 on the Los Angeles county acreage, which extends along the south side of the Southern Pacific right of way in Los Angeles county. The tract in Orange county which adjoins Buena Park on the west, is bounded by Hansen rd. on the east, Orangethorpe blvd. on the south and Miller rd., on the west. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Increasing high cloudiness tonight and Friday. Few scattered showers in western portion Friday. Warmer locally tonight. Cooler in most of western portion Friday. 10, 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 51 NEW YORK—THEY'RE GLAD TO BE HOME—Members of the crew of the U.S. freighter Flying Enterprise wave from deck of the USNS Greely as they reached here yesterday. All were picked up by the Greely off Falmouth, Eng., after leaping into the sea at the captain's order when the ship encountered difficulty in heavy seas. The Flying Enterprise sank in the Atlantic despite heroic efforts to haul the ship to safety—(Associated Press Wire-photo) NEW YORK—THEY'RE GLAD TO BE HOME—Members of the crew of the U.S. freighter Flying Enterprise wave from deck of the USNS Greely as they reached here yesterday. All were picked up by the Greely off Falmouth, Eng., after leaping into the sea at the captain's order when the ship encountered difficulty in heavy seas. The Flying Enterprise sank in the Atlantic despite heroic efforts to haul the ship to safety—(Associated Press Wirephoto) WHERE NEW SEA DRAMA UNFOLDS—Cross marks approximate position in North Pacific to which ships and airplanes are headed today in an effort to find 45 men who abandoned the disabled freighter Pennsylvania during a heavy storm yesterday. The ship was enroute from Seattle, Wash., to Japan (heavy black line) when it encountered storm. The first rescue vessel is expected to reach spot—465 miles northwest of northern tip of Vancouver Island—at 1 p.m., EST, today.—(Associated Press Wirephoto Map) Planes, Ships All Optimists Observe Fourth Anniversary Planes, Ships All Join in Search For Lost Ship SEATTLE (P)—Planes and ships joined today in a desperate search of the stormy North Pacific for 45 men who took to the lifeboats late yesterday from the crippled, leaking freighter Pennsylvania. Planes started scanning the area about 465 miles northwest of the northern tip of Vancouver Island, on Canada's west coast. Mountainous waves and a temperature of around 35 degrees brought grave fears for the seamen—if they made it safely into the lifeboats under hazardous conditions. A U.S. Coast Guard patrol plane was the first craft to report from the scene. The Coast Guard said its report at 6:40 a.m. (PST) estimated its distance from the Pennsylvania's last reported position at about 10 miles. The plane was starting down from 4000 feet to a 500-foot searching level. Then silence. The Coast Guard said radio communications normally were Optimists Observe Fourth Anniversary Anaheim Optimist club will celebrate its fourth anniversary at the regular meeting tonight in Mother's Kitchen at 7 p.m. Several of the charter members of the organization will be present to aid in the celebration. Carol Hochuli and Bill Fackiner, violinists, will provide musical entertainment for the evening. Merchants Elect Swanberger Head Of Division Again Walter Swanberger, Anaheim clothier, was re-elected chairman of the retail division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at a meeting in the chamber offices this morning. The group also named two vice chairmen to assist him in the year's activities. They are Oscar Solter, manager of Penney's store, and Jack Ballard, owner of Ballard's store. Decision was made to hold two Dollar days, on Feb. 8 and 9. Beginning next month, the executive board of the retail division will meet at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. The general meeting of the division will be a breakfast gathering the second Thursday of each month, starting at 7:30 o'clock. Speaking briefly were Earnest Temperatures Temperature reading in downtown Anaheim at 2 p.m. today was 62. High for the previous 24 hours was 63 at 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Low was 42 at 6 a.m. today.