anaheim-gazette 1952-01-28

Idle Conversation Tom Danson really got himself all wound up in figures recently over the problem of just how many notes a singer hits in a year. See Page 2 for his interesting findings. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM MERGER—R. Foster Lamm, right, president of the Southern County Bank, and B. W. Jordan, vice-president, go over plans for merging the local W. Phelps. His son, Wilson W. Phelps is now secretary of the bank and the Phelps family is principal stockholder. In commenting on the MERGER—R. Foster Lamm, right, president of the Southern County Bank, and B. W. Jordan, vice-president, go over plans for merging the local bank with the Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles. If everything goes according to plan Anaheim bank will change its name on Feb. 21. Southern County Banks in Buena Park, Artesia, and El Monte also will become branches of Security-First National. The Southern County Bank was founded in Anaheim in 1912 by J. W. Phelps. His son, Wilson W. Phelps is now secretary of the bank and the Phelps family is principal stockholder. In commenting on the merger, Mr. Lamm said: "It will bring to the communities we serve a bank of commanding size, with resources sufficient to meet the growing credit needs of the area." The move gives Anaheim two local branches of major banking institutions, Bank of America and Security-First National. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Taxpayers' Assn. Scores Sky-High Federal Taxes Orange county's share of the proposed $85.4 billion federal budget submitted to Congress on Jan. 21 will be more than $155,276,100—based on an average of about $630 for each of the 246,470 people in the county on Jan. 1, California Taxpayers' Assn. said today. Estimate is based on an analysis of the president's budget recommendations. The county's share of the proposed federal budget is about seven times the $22,410,285 property tax levy for all the local governments in the county, the association pointed out. It is about one-third as much as the total value of taxable property in the county, for this year, which is $462,789,740. Statewide, California's share of the proposed $85.4 billion federal budget amounts to more than $7 billion. This is well over eight times as much as the total property levy in the state for 1951-52—which is at an all-time peak of $853,592,-808. The state's share of the federal budget is almost seven times the size of the budget of the state of Deputy Collector To Assist Here With Tax Returns Manson Rouse, who is in charge of the Santa Ana division of the Office of the Internal Revenue Collector, today announced that temporary offices will be opened in Anaheim city hall for a three-day period—Tuesday, Feb. 28, through Thursday, Feb. 28, for the purpose of helping the residents of Anaheim prepare their federal income tax returns. M. G. Lumsden, one of the deputy collectors of the Santa Ana office, has been assigned to take charge of this office on each of the three days, and will be there from time the city hall opens until 4:30 p.m., to advise residents of Anaheim and vicinity about their income tax returns, which must be filed on or before March 15. Careful advice on all income tax problems will be given by Mr. Lumsden, who will also have a supply of all forms necessary for the filing of returns. In order to get the best service possible, it would be wise to call at this temporary office as early as possible, to avoid the rush of taxpayers who come in at the last minute to consult with the deputy collector, Rouse said. County Property Tax Bill Totals $22,410,285 Total property tax bill this year—the levy by all local governments—is higher this year in Orange county and every other county in California, California Taxpayers' association said today. The property tax levy in the county for 1951-52 totals $22,410,-285, with $5,443,492 the levy for the county itself,' $3,680,002 for the cities in the county,' $10,298,-098 for the school districts, and $2,988,693 for special districts. Total levy in the county for 1950-51 was $21,159,447, with $5,-524,691 for county purposes,' $3,-315,014 for cities,' $9,810,117 for school districts and $2,509,625 for special districts. Statewide, the property tax bill hit a new peak,$853,592,808 for 1951-52, compared with $798,241,-231 for 1950-51. Included in the $853,592,808 property tax levy for 1951-52 in California were $307,526,514 for general county purposes,' $138,-686,965 for cities,' $346,354,293 for school districts, and $61,125,036 for special districts. The $798,241,231 property tax levy in California for 1950-51 was divided $303,781,966 for general county purposes.' $129,197,710 for Statewide, California's share of the proposed $85.4 billion federal budget amounts to more than $7 billion. This is well over eight times as much as the total property levy in the state for 1951-52—which is at an all-time peak of $853,592,-808. The state's share of the federal budget is almost seven times the size of the budget of the state of California for 1951-52—$1,047,183,-000—to finance what it costs to run the state and state aid to local governments in California. The proposed federal budget calls for total spending of $85.4 billion for 1952-53, but estimates revenues at $70.9 billion—with a budget deficit of almost $15 billion—if congress does not limit federal expenditures to expected revenues. "Taxpayers want a balanced federal budget—balanced by economy, not more taxes," the Taxpayers' Assn. declared, warning of the danger of further deficit spending by the federal government. Ohio River Flood Surges Toward Industrial Area MARIETTA, O. (P)—The crest of an Ohio river flood surged southward toward the heavy industrial area of Wheeling, W. Va., today, washing across the lowlands and chasing 7000 persons from their homes. Six persons died from the flooding Ohio and swollen tributaries in the first 36 hours of a three-state flood. Homes and businesses suffered unestimated damage. More damage was on its way. Roads by the score flowed deep in waters. Rotary Hears of Economic Trends Anaheim Rotarians at their noon meeting today heard Dr. Elmer S. Nelson, consultant on economic problems, outline the factors which are making the Los Angeles metropolitan area the second largest industrial area in the country. He showed the relationship of war contracts and population increases in California by saying population in-migration occurs in an area when there is business activity and an increase in total income. Based on previous population trends it was expectable, Dr. Nelson said, that a decline could be expected in California's population from 1950 to 1960. But, the Korean war reversed the downward trend which began late in 1947. After the outbreak of war in 1950 the population grew and, based largely on government expenditures, it may rise in California for another four years. The rise of the production of cotton in California, Dr. Nelson pointed out, has helped agriculture to keep moving upward with industry. California is now the second largest cotton producing state in the United States and (Continued on Page 6) Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower off-condition, steady balance. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade)— 100s 6.17; 126s 6.34; 150s 6.84; 176s 7.09; 200s 6.97; 220s 6.49; 252s 5.92; 288s 5.17. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 100s 4.68; 126s 5.13; 150s 5.76; 176s 5.99; 200s 5.65; 220s 4.96; 252s 4.30. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 1952 King Brings Former Premier Back into Power in Egypt CAIRO, Egypt UP—King Farouk last night turned Mustapha El Nahas Pasha's government out of office and brought a veteran political "strong man" former Premier Aly Maher Pasha, back to power. The monarch said he made the shift to restore law and order to the riot-torn Nile kingdom's capital, but some western observers saw it also as a step that might make things easier for a settlement of Egypt's bitter dispute with Britain over defense of the Suez Canal and control of the Sudan. Farouk, in his letter dismissing One Killed, 31 Injured on Dry County Highways Nahas Pasha and his Wardist party regime, said Saturday's orgy of rioting, killing, burning and pillaging here "indicated the government over which you preside has not been able to preserve peace and security." Western observers here anticipated that the new government would be more inclined to work for a compromise settlement of the bitter dispute with Britain than had its predecessors, whose nationalist campaign to drive the British out of the Suez and the Sudan touched off the rising wave of often-uncontrolled violence. One diplomat termed the shift in the cabinet the most hopeful sign in months. British sources in London were more cautious, however. Although some said the new premier definitely is pro-British, others termed him "more anti-British than Nahas." These sources said they could not yet regard the change as a move toward a settlement with Britain. One Killed, 31 Injured on Dry County Highways Greeting of the first sunshine after a long rainy period, motorists jammed Orange county highways yesterday, leaving one dead and 31 injured in their wake. Bernhard G. Kirksen, 55, Whittier, met death when his car collided broadside with a car of Luther E. Vaughn, 55, Compton, last night at Bolsa and Golden West aves., near Midway City. Six were injured in the crash, all being taken to St. Joseph hospital at Orange. Seriously hurt were Mrs. Gertrude Dirksen, 56; Dirk Dirksen, 14; Douglass Dirksen, 6, and Marie Dirksen, 26. Vaughn and his wife, Mable, 48, were less seriously injured. Six persons were injured early Sunday when cars driven by Manuel Diosdado, 33, Santa Ana, and Ralph Luna, 27, Stanton, collided at Stanton blvd. and Katella ave., west of Anaheim. Injured were Maria Perez, 49, and Lucy Rodriguez, 50, both of Santa Ana; Luna, Juan M. Mugica, 23, of Stanton, Diosdado and Jennie Muniz, 28, both of Santa Ana. Injured in various other accidents were Shirley L. Bean, 17, and Robert L. Atkins, 22, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. James Landecona, 48, Ontario; Mrs. Dorothy Elliott, Fullerton; Mrs. Aleen Swain, 29, Downey; Robert Reed, 27, El Toro Marine; Robert Lee Daniels, 17, and Leonard E. McCune, 16, both of South Gate; Dayton Adams, 16-months-old, Santa Ana; Royal Cameron, 44, Newport Beach; Oscar Earp, 59, Costa Mesa; Reynaldo Gonzales, 14, Garden Grove; Michael R. Gillespie, 19. Occidental college student; Jean M. Carnighan, 42, Los Anos One diplomat termed the shift in the cabinet the most hopeful sign in months. British sources in London were more cautious, however. Although some said the new premier definitely is pro-British, others termed him "more anti-British than Nahas." These sources said they could not yet regard the change as a move toward a settlement with Britain. With martial law still in effect throughout Egypt, Cairo continued to count its dead, wounded and damage from Saturday's violence. Police estimated that about 20 persons had been killed and 80 wounded in the outbreak of mobs infuriated at the killing of more than 40 Egyptian auxiliary police in a British seige in Ismailia Friday. The British reckoned the dead, wounded and missing at 15. Two Men, Six Minors Arrested On Liquor Charge Arrests of a Sunset Beach liquor store operator, his bartender, and six minors who were patronizing the place during a raid Saturday night conducted jointly by District Attorney's operatives and Herman Pause, State Board of Equalization agent in charge of Orange county. Frank Hazele, 69, Sunset Beach was charged with operating an unlicensed establishment and selling liquor to minors. His bartender, Richard F. Hart, 27, Sunset Beach was charged with serving liquor to minors. The six minors, charged with possession of liquor included: Miss Marilyn A. Paul, 19, Long Beach; Harry W. Schurch, 18, and Louis F. Izykowski, 20, of Seal Beach; John F. Young, Jr., 20, South Pasadena; a 16-year-old Long Beach girl and a 17-year-old Beach boy who was later released to his father. John L. Lewis Ready to Hit Warpath Again WASHINGTON (AP)—A flock of labor troubles have been shoved into the government's lap with the new year scarcely begun—and others may be on the way. Labor unions on a half dozen fronts are hitting out for new wage increases and other benefits. And officials are hard pressed to settle these demands without strikes and without busting the anti-inflation program wide open. John L. Lewis, boss of the coaltiners' union, is on the verge of making new contract demands on the mine owners. His two-year contract expires at the end of March and beginning next Thursday day, he can demand negotiations. Some observers think that Lewis is may delay a move for more pay, and possibly greater welfare money for miners. Right now he is busy trying to get Congress to enact tighter mine safety laws. Lewis is due to testify tomorrow row on this point before a Senate labor subcommittee. Lewis also might want to wait and see what his rival, CIO president Philip Murray, gets in the before making his own move. Murray's own demands for an 18½ cent average pay boost for steel workers are before a panel of the Wage Stabilization Board. Pickpockets Pull 'Friendly Doctor' Routine in SA The "friendly physician" pickpocket, who has victimized two Santa Ana men within the last few days, added a third victim last night. Fred J. Martin, 336 E. Walnut, Santa Ana, who was robbed of $86. Following the same routine used in picking the pockets of Edmund O. Enlow on Dec. 22 and John W. White, 80, on Jan. 1, two men in an old blue coupe stopped at the curb as Martin was walking along E. Walnut st., Santa Ana. They called him to their car, asking him if he were not "Mr. Jones." They then appeared to realize their mistake, but one of them showed concern and alighted from the car to approach Martin. "Do you feel well," he asked Martin anxiously, running his hands over Martin's body. Martin assured him all was well, and walked on. Later he discovered his wallet, with $86, was missing. The six minors, charged with possession of liquor included: Miss Marflyn A. Paul, 19, Long Beach; Harry W. Schurch, 18, and Louis F. Izykowski, 20, of Seal Beach; John F. Young, Jr., 20, South Pasadena; a 16-year-old Long Beach girl and a 17-year-old Seal Beach boy who was later released to his father. Hart posted $100 bail for his appearance in Huntington Beach justice court Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. Young posted $50 for his appearance in the same court Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. The others were held in custody. The place was being operated, officers said, in the old VFW Foxhole, which is no longer connected with the veterans' organization. Anaheim Driver Nabbed After Wild Chase Booked for driving while intoxicated was Natividad Rocha of 7112 Bluegum, Anaheim recently by the Fullerton police and his passenger, Edward Espinoza Cisneros, also of Anaheim who led the police through the streets of Fullerton in an up to 70-mile-an-hour chase. Police officer Lew Robinson, who made the pinch, reported that he was proceeding south on Spadra rd. when he spotted Rocha's car weaving across the double white line dividing the lanes. This touched off one of the wildest chases in the history of the Fullerton police department. When Robinson neared Rocha's car, the driver sped off and twisted and turned his way through the streets of Fullerton. Lewis is due to testify tomorrow row on this point before a Senate labor subcommittee. Lewis also might want to wait and see what his rival, CIO president Philip Murray, gets in the before making his own move. Murray's own demands for an 18½ cent average pay boost for steel workers are before a panel of the Wage Stabilization Board (WSB) for a recommended compromise. The panel is to resume hearings in New York City Friday after a three week recess. Eventually the case will go to the WSB itself for final decision. Baby Girl Dies In Flaming House Left alone in their apartment while their mother went shopping, two little girls escaped, but their infant sister, Jacqueline Carnes, aged 10 months, was burned to death this morning in her crib at 383 S. Orange st., Orange. Firemen fought the blaze, unaware that the baby was in the apartment. Afterward, the two sisters, aged 3 and 5, who had stood watching the fire, mentioned that their baby sister was inside. The body was found burned to a crisp. Mrs. Dixie Carnes, the mother was still absent from home during the fire, which was discovered at 9:52 a.m. Her husband, Kenneth Carnes, is employed in the San Joaquin valley. Origin of the fire is not known. The older sisters said that they were awakened by smoke and fleed from the apartment, which was soon in flames. It was located on the second floor of the building, which houses half a dozen apartments. The damage was confined to the Carnes' apartment. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear tonight, with variable high cloudiness. Tuesday. Occasionally strong winds over mountains and through coastal passes. Continued warm but cooler near coast Tuesday. H OFFICERS—Herbert Heinze, left, outpresident of the Church Association of ing 1952. Newly-elected Vice-President Al Ramm and Treasurer Harold Leigh, right, look on.— CHURCH ASSOCIATION of Anaheim Completes Plans for Installation An outstanding program of music and inspiration will high-light the annual rally and installation services of the Church Association of Anaheim tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian church. The following officers will conduct the service of worship: The Rev. Berthold Jacksteit, chairman of the Christian Education committee will give the invocation, and the unison reading will be led by the secretary, Mrs. LeRoy Marsh. Al Ramm, vice president, will announce the offering and Harold Leigh, treasurer, will receive and dedicate the offering. Herbert Heinze, retiring president, will conduct the installation ceremony. Following this, the Presbyterian Triple Trio, directed by Mrs. George Sloop, will sing, "Lift Thine Eyes" by Mendelssohn. Those in the Triple Trio are Genevieve Bradley, Phyllis Kirchman, Marion Congdon, Janet Critchfield, Yvonne Fitz, Dorothy Gusnell, Rachel Cadwalader, Janet Larsen and Peggy Wohlenberger. Following this number, Joe Thompson, president, will introduce the Rt. Rev. Donald James Campbell, Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, who will speak on "The Ecumenical Church." The Rev. Howard Congdon, chairman of the Public Worship committee, will close the service with a benediction. Orange Ballots Slow Coming In, USDA Reports With the Feb. 7 deadline approaching in a United States Department of Agriculture referendum on continuation or termination of the California-Arizona orange marketing order, fewer than 25 per cent of the growers eligible to vote as individuals had returned ballots through last week, the USDA reported today. “This is a very disappointing showing in a referendum which was called to test grower sentiment as to whether the USDA should retain or bring to an end the federal marketing order for oranges,” said M. T. Coogan, marketing field representative in Los Angeles for the Fruit and Vegetable branch of the Produce- Flying Boxcar' Crashes, Killing Two Germans RAUNHEIM, Germany (UP)—A blazing American "Flying Boxcar" abandoned by its five crewmen in mid-air—exploded like a bomb in this village today and killed three Germans. The burning C-80 struck the roof of a small two-family house near the railway station. With a great roar, wreckage scattered for 200 yards and set other dwellings afire. Seventy-seven-year-old Heinrich Kolb, his 40-year-old daughter Luise and a refugee girl, aged 11, were killed in the demolished house. The girl's mother was away at work and her young brother at school when the tragedy occurred. The plane was reported flying in a formation of 12 C-80s when it caght fire five miles west of its base at Rhine-Main, near Frankfurt. The five crewmen bailed out from a hazardous low altitude. All landed safely. They quickly returned to Rhine-Main, where officers refused to issue an official statement until after further investigation. For years, many growers have insisted they be given an opportunity to vote, as individuals. Tabulations through Friday, Jan. 25, however, show that of 9250 ballots mailed to individual producers, only 2310 have been returned. "It is important that every single producer, in addition to cooperative associations which represent blocks of growers, cast a vote, in order that the referendum may be representative of the orange industry as a whole." Coogan said ballots must be mailed not later than midnight, Feb. 7. Growers who are not being represented in the voting by cooperative marketing associations, and who failed to receive a ballot by mail, may obtain one at PMA offices in orange-producing counties, or from Coogan's office, 117 W. Ninth st., Room 103, Los Angeles 15. BANG AWAY HONORED BALTIMORE (UP)—Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, a boxer belonging to Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Harris, Santa Ana, won the Governor's Silver Trophy last night as the best dog in the 39th annual Maryland Kennel club dog show. Bang Away's handler, Nathaniel Levine of New Wales, Pa., said the three year old is the "best dog I've ever handled."