anaheim-gazette 1952-01-29

Long March Everyone is needed in the fight against polio. No one is immune. A member of your family may be next. Give generously to this worthy cause so that others might be spared. See page 8. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH Anaheim Women Among Six Hurt On County Roads Six persons were casualties in a series of auto accidents in Orange county during the past 24 hours, including two Anaheim women who were seriously injured. They were among four injured at 2:30 p.m. yesterday in a crash on Bolsa ave. and Verano rd., west of Santa Ana, where cars driven by Mrs. Lena Wiese, 63, 11272 Ball rd., Anaheim, collided with the car of Edgar A. Shannon, 26, Midway City. Mrs. Wiese and her passenger, Mrs. Callie Baumberger, 57, of 11217 Cerritos ave. Anaheim, received major injuries when they were thrown from the car. Also receiving major injuries was Mrs. Edgar A. Cannon, 18, of Midway City. Cannon had minor injuries. The three women were taken to St. Joseph hospital, Orange, with head and possible internal injuries. Mrs. Guy L. Waller, Rt. 1, box 335, Placentia, suffered minor injuries at 6 p.m. yesterday on Cen- Two More Yeggs Plead Guilty Of Safe Cracking Two members of a Long Beach ring of safe robbers pleaded guilty in superior court yesterday to a charge of safe robbery at Garden Grove, following the example of co-defendants who had appeared in court earlier. Kenneth W. Woodman, 23, and Clifford Finds, 29, pleaded guilty to robbery of the Robert Kelner jewelry safe at Garden Grove last Dec. 7. Nearly $1000 worth of jewelry was taken, most of it being recovered. Judge Robert Gardner set their probation plea for hearing March 14. Elbert W. Woodman, 25, brother of Kenneth, earlier pleaded guilty to a safe robbery at the William Adair market in Huntington Beach Dec. 27, when $2000 in bonds and $340 in cash were taken. He will be sentenced Feb. 15. Mrs. Virginia A. Barrett, 21, Long Beach, charged with receiving property stolen from the Kelner safe, had pleaded guilty and will receive a probation hearing Feb. 8. Court to Hear Plea for New Torture Trial Hearing of the motion for trial sought by Mrs. Julia V. 46, and Mrs. Carolyn Munger convicted of cruel and insult treatment of three young whose wrists were burned lighted matches at Mrs. W religious school near Anaheim will be resumed tomorrow to Superior Judge Franklin G. The hearing was started Friday, being continued to mit submission of court decision of defense motion for a new motion was based on contention that the prosecution was guilty of prejudicial misduct in expressing an opinion guilt to the jury; also, that court erred in rejecting a deinstruction to the judge that a dict of simple assault could have turned as an "included offence" in the felony charge of cruel treatment. Should Judge West deny new trial, Defense Attorneys Very and Claude Watson enjoey to apply for probation for the Oil Lease Bids Requested by City Meeting in special session last night, Anaheim city council authorized advertisement for bids for leasing of subsurface oil and gas rights beneath city streets and alleys and other city-owned properties. Bids are to be submitted at a meeting of the council Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Two resolutions were passed, one to call for bids on streets and alleys, the other to call for bids on specific locations, such as City park, parking lots, the fire station and the city plant and yard. Paprocki Promoted To Las Vegas Store Wallace J. Paprocki, assistant manager of the local J. C. Penney Co. store has been promoted to assistant manager of the new J. C. Penney Co. store at Las Vegas, Nev., it has been announced by Oscar Solter, manager of the Anaheim store. The new store in Las Vegas will open April 3, a new, ultra-modern merchandising plant with four floors. Paprocki has held the same position for the past two years in Anaheim. Solter states that Paprocki is one of the most capable young men with whom he has ever been associated. Petty Crime Wave Hits Santa Ana Burglar, a pickpocket, a shoplifter and car "clouters" made off with loot worth $403 in Santa Ana yesterday and last night, Santa Ana police reported. Alfred Obering, 1402 N. Olive st., reported theft of an outboard motor valued at $300, which was taken from a boat stored in his garage. The 10 horse-power motor was taken, but a 5 horse-power motor was unmolested. A chrome golf carrying cart, a canvas golf bag and set of clubs, valued at $40, was stolen from the garage of Mrs. Lois K. Frame, 2108 Polnsettia st. John E. Smith, 1017 W. Bishop, alighted from a Los Angeles bus in Santa Ana, and was confronted by a colored woman he had observed on the bus. She appeared to be intoxicated and staggered against him, putting both hands on his chest. He had walked a half-block farther when the discovery that his billfold containing $34 was missing, informed him that one of her hands had slipped inside his coat. Frank Caleb Davis, 64, of the Dalton hotel, Santa Ana, was arrested by police after Manager Richard I. Korn of the Western Auto Supply Co., 311 E. Fourth st., apprehended Davis on the sidewalk in possession of eight pilots taken from the store. Davis admitted he had paid for only one, police said. He was booked for petty theft. Tickets on Sale For 1952 Version Of Elks' Minstrel Anaheim Elks club memorial last night began selling tickets to the 1952 Elks Minstrel scheduled to hit the boards M-7 and 8. Ticket Chairman Auest announced today. This year's show will be produced by Joe Bren, Hollywood theatrical producer who also duced last year's hit show talent will be imported this year however, according to Gen Chairman Oscar Loewnau, revealed that the mintsrel sim have developed several new to augment their already extensive repertoire. The third reheal sal was held last night. Auest said presale tickets priced at $1. These tickets will turned in at a later date for served seat tickets. The difference in cost of general admission reserved seat tickets will be at that time, he explained. Northrop Worker Get Cost-of-Living Wage Increase HAWTHORNE—A cost-of-living pay increase amounting to about per hour became effective today for approximately 16, personnel of Northrop Aircraft... Oscar Solter, manager of the Anaheim store. The new store in Las Vegas will open April 3, a new, ultra-modern merchandising plant with four floors. Paprocki has held the same position for the past two years in Anaheim. Solter states that Paprocki is one of the most capable young men with whom he has ever been associated. Paprocki's successor in Anaheim will be announced in a few days. DRUNK DRIVERS SENTENCED John W. Meredith of Los Angeles and William P. Ramirez, 1007 E. Santa Ana st., Anaheim, appeared yesterday in city court to answer charges of drunk while driving. Meredith paid a $250 fine and Ramirez received a 120-day jail sentence with one day suspended. WASHINGTON (P) — Senate. Armed Services committee members left no doubt today they are far from pleased with the Pentagon’s opening arguments for a 10 per cent cost-of-living pay raise for the men and women of the Armed Forces. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were easier in spots. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade)— 100s 6.16; 126s 6.88; 150s 6.96; 176s 6.92; 200s 6.70; 220s 6.21; 252s 5.77. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 100s 3.85; 126s 4.80; 150s 5.21; 176s 5.15; 200s 5.65; 220s 5.70; 252s 4.47. Frank Caleb Davis, 64, of the Dalton hotel, Santa Ana, was arrested by police after Manager Richard I. Korn of the Western Auto Supply Co., 311 E. Fourth st., apprehended Davis on the sidewalk in possession of eight pliers taken from the store. Davis admitted he had paid for only one, police said. He was booked for petty theft. Lisle Lloyd, 1334 S. Ross st., reported that a spare wheel, tire and bracket had been stolen from his pickup truck, parked on a service station lot at 1501 S. Main st., last evening. The loss was $15. Helen R. Varela, 2145 Halladay st., reported that a license plate and chrome frame, valued at $5, was taken from her car, parked in the 200 block of E. Second st. Police arrested Alan Kelley McCool, 31, 1124 W. Cubben st., Santa Ana, last evening for Garden police, who said McCool is wanted for investigation of a burglary in that city. City Worker Hurt In Fall from Tree George William Hatfield of 211 Kroeger st., a city employee, suffered a possible fracture of the left leg and a possible back injury when he fell 30 feet to the ground while trimming a large sycamore tree near the Greek Theater in City park. While working on the tree, a large limb hit the ladder above Hatfield, causing him to lose his balance, and he fell to the ground. WASHINGTON (P) — John L. Lewis' coal miners were to have their inning today at Senate labor sub-committee hearings on stricter mine safety legislation. HOLYOKE REPORTED 'DOING WELL' Anaheim City Engineer George Holyoke, who had to quit work last weekend because of illness was "doing well" today, according to his physician. Holyoke physician would not predict how long the engineer would be unable to work, pending the outcome of tests and examinations. PITTSBURGH (P) — Alminum Company of America reported that nearly 25,000 AFL and CIO employees will call off strike scheduled for next week. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE per ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1952 Court to Hear Plea for New Sentence Trial Hearing of the motion for a new trial sought by Mrs. Julia Ward, and Mrs. Carolyn Munger, 25, convicted of cruel and inhuman treatment of three young boys whose wrists were burned by matched matches at Mrs. Ward's religious school near Anaheim. He will be resumed tomorrow before Superior Judge Franklin G. West. The hearing was started last day, being continued to per-submission of court decisions defense motion for a new trial. The motion was based on the intention that the prosecution guilty of prejudicial misconduct in expressing an opinion of it to the jury; also, that the court erred in rejecting a defense construction to the judge that a ver- of simple assault could be re-used as an "included offense" the felony charge of cruel treatment. Should Judge West deny the trial, Defense Attorneys Lloyd and Claude Watson expect apply for probation for the two Tickets on Sale for 1952 Version of Elks' Minstrel naheim Elks club members night began selling tickets for the 1952 Elks Minstrel show, scheduled to hit the boards March 8, Ticket Chairman Jim Bost announced today. This year's show will be provided by Joe Bren, Hollywood electrical producer who also provided last year's hit show. No ticket will be imported this year, according to General Oscar Loewnau, who asked that the mintsrel singers developed several new acts augment their already extensive repertoire. The third rehearsal was held last night. Best said presale tickets are at $1. These tickets will be sold in at a later date for red seat tickets. The difference cost of general admission and reserved seat tickets will be paid at time, he explained. Northrop Workers Get Cost-of-Living Page Increase WTHORNE—A cost-of-living increase amounting to one per hour became effective for approximately 16,000 panel of Northron Aircraft MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 29—TOT'S BODY TAKEN FROM FIRE RUINS—a grim-faced fireman carries the canvas-wrapped body of a 3-year-old girl from the ruins of an apartment-business building razed by fire here yesterday. The bodies of three more were taken out early day and Fire Chief Reynold Malmquist says thinks 13 others reported missing will be found in the ice-caked debris.—(Associated Wirephoto) Firemen Recover Four Bodies from Ruins with Still More Unrecovered MINNEAPOLIS (AP)—Using axes to break apart the ice-caked debris, firemen early today recovered four bodies from the ruins of the three-story business-apartment house razed by fire at the edge of the Minneapolis loop yesterday. Fire Chief Reynold Malmquist said his men expected to find the bodies of 13 others, missing and presumed dead in the tangled wreckage of bricks and wood. Braving 15-below-zero temperatures, firemen worked throughout the night in the glare of the blazing battery of floodlights. A wrecking crane with its swinging bucket worked seven hours toppling the fire-gutted walls before Malmquist would allow firemen to search the ruins. The first bodies taken out were those of a boy about 6 and a girl, 3. The little girl, found on the steel springs of a crib, clutched a doll so large firemen first thought they had found two bodies. The other pitiful remnants were those of a woman and boy Standby hose lines, quelling small blazes as they sprang up in the wreckage during the night, complicated the search. The water froze as soon as it hit. Jets Continue Korean Battle In Mig Alley SEOUL, Korea (AP)—American and communist jets battled in Mig Alley today as skies cleared over North Korea. One red MIG was damaged. Twenty two F-86 Sabre jets tangled briefly with about 50 MIGs from 30,000 down to 20,000 feet. A bright sun warmed the snow-covered battlefront. But only patrol action was reported. Lt. James E. Arnold of Walla Walla, Wash., reported the dam- Dense Fog Plains Havoc with Cable In Bay Area OAKLAND (AP)—Extreme lowlying fog caused dents to from 50 to 70 auctions and forced the closing of Oakland freeway at the help this morning's commuter run. Police said that between and 8:15 a.m. there was at one wreck every 100 yards or three-mile stretch. Cars stalled bumper to bumper miles. Visibility was about feet. The Oakland freeway is main commuter route from Leandro, Hayward and points to the south. One accident, at High st. and freeway, involved about 35 ten of which were tangled central clump. Two persons hospitalized. A half dozen were pumbed together at H berger rd. and the freeway. 70th, there was another pleu Police closed the road wreckers could clear away Northrop Workers Get Cost-of-Livingage Increase WTHORNE—A cost-of-living increase amounting to one per hour became effective for approximately 16,000 panel of Northrop Aircraft. The increase is based on an actor plan keyed to the Bureau Labor Statistics Consumer's for Dec. 15, 1951, which 89.1 or 1.7 points above the crop base period figure of effective Oct. 15, 1951. Terms of the escalator plan may adjustments are made the index changes 1.14. Day's cost-of-living increases closely five per cent pay for all Northrop personnel. Next adjustment period under cost-of-living index will end April 28, 1952, based on the U.S. Labor Statistics Conduct Index of March 15, 1952. OKE REPORTED WELL' Sheim City Engineer George Lke, who had to quit work weekend because of illness, doing well today, accorded his physician. Holyoke's plan would not predict how the engineer would be unable, pending the outcome of and examinations. TSBURGH (P)—Aluminum industry of America reported that nearly 25,000 AFL and employs will call off strikes led for next week. Greece Accuses Reds of Murder PARIS (P) — Greece in the United Nations today accused five communist countries of the "mass murder of souls." She charged them with trying to turn Greek children taken into their countries into fighters against Greece. Greek U. N. Delegate Alexis Kyrou told the special political committee of the U. N. Assembly that soon it might be too late to bring back the children taken out of Greece during the guerrilla warfare there in 1947-48 and lodged in iron curtain countries. MOSCOW (P) — The Soviet Union officially announced today its 1951 industrial production was 16 per cent higher than in 1950. Points to the south. One accident, at High st. and freeway, involved about 35 ten of which were tangled in central clump. Two persons hospitalized. A half dozen were pumbled together at H berger rd. and the freeway. 70th, there was another pileu. Police closed the road wreckers could clear away stalled automobiles. Communists Hint Wash Hands of Administering MUNSAN, Korea (P)—The munists hinted today that China would wash its hands direct participation in administering a Korean mistice. The hint was cryptic and direct. It came during a meeting of staff officers on truce supervision at which the U.N. mand reported "progress was being made." In another truce meeting, he ever, reds flatly rejected an A.P. plan for exchanging prisoners. Communists were promptly they "must contribute something if an agreement is to be reached. The Chinese hands-off hint made by a North Korean du discussion of an 18-page program for supervising the trie The Allied plan provided that administration of the red hall a demilitarized zone would "be joint responsibility of the supreme commander of the Korean people army and the commander of Chinese people's volunteers." North Korean Col. Chang C San, principal red staff officer. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY The Weather S. Calif.—Variable high cloudiness tonight and Wednesday. Continued warm except slightly cooler afternoons near the coast. River Slowed By Freezing People Are Still Fleeing Swollen Waters Stop Cross-Country Traffic with Many Roads Closed MARIETTA, O. (P)—The rampaging Ohio river, which has already flooded out 8000 persons and caused nine deaths, was held down a bit yesterday by freezing temperatures. But while the freeze kept the river from reaching its expected crests, many persons who had planned to stay in upper floors of their homes were forced to evacuate for lack of heat. Water froze in gas pipes and basements. The cold snap covered roads with ice, but transportation already had been brought to a near standstill by the flood. An estimated 30,000 workers couldn't get to their jobs. Production losses are expected to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars, although the plants themselves were not hard hit. Swollen streams stopped most cross-country traffic in many sections of the state. The Ohio Highway department said more than 100 roads were closed. B-29 Explodes in Japan with All Crewmen Safe TOKYO (UP) — The 13-man crew of a bomb-laden U.S. B-29 parachuted safely today just before the big bomber blew up in midair with a force that shook parts of Tokyo like an earthquake. The Korea-bound bomber, abandoned when it developed trouble shortly after the takeoff, disintegrated in a giant flash witnessed by thousands of homeward bound Tokyo workers. The wreckage fell in flames in an open area south of Tokyo. An information officer at the bomber's base said several of the 13 crewmen suffered slight injuries from jumping. They landed over a wide area. The last man was reported safely nearly four hours later. The explosion was so massive that thousands or people thought it was an earthquake. The blast shook south Tokyo. First reports were that the plane hit a residential district in Kawasaki, midway between Tokyo and Yokohama, starting fires. Later, however, Japanese police said it crashed in a relatively open area. The four-engined superfort apparently developed engine trouble just after taking off from Yokota air base west of Tokyo. The crash scene was not far from the place where a Navy Private patrol bomber crashed and burned three weeks ago. CONCORD, N.H. (UP) — A three-cornered Republican battle was shaping up today for New Hampshire's first in the nation presidential preference primary with announcements the names of Sen. Robert A. Taft and Harold E. Stassen may be entered before by the mood. An estimated 30,000 workers couldn't get to their jobs. Production losses are expected to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars, although the plants themselves were not hard hit. Swollen streams stopped most cross-country traffic in many sections of the state. The Ohio Highway department said more than 100 roads were closed. Areas where the flood hit the worst were the area from Steubenville, O., south to Wellsburg, W. Va., where more than 2000 fled their homes; Wheeling, W. Va., where 2000 more were chased out and Marietta, O., where another 2000 were being evacuated. The river crested yesterday at East Liverpool, O., some 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, Pa., and 30 miles downstream at Steubenville. The crest measured nearly 44 feet late yesterday at Bellaire, O., across the river from W. Va., another 30-odd miles down river. About 85 miles southeast; at Marietta, a crest of a little more than 40 feet; at 41 feet above flood stage, was expected Tuesday noon. Pomeroy and Middleport, O., located on the Giant Bend, expected 54-55 feet by midnight. That would be about seven feet over flood stage. The river was expected to crest at Huntington, W. Va., and Portsmouth and Ironton, O., by late Wednesday. Flood walls protect all three and only rural areas will be hit. Cincinnati expected its 52-foot flood stage to be passed Wednesday. The crest prediction of 61 to 62 feet for the Queen City means extensive evacuation on the river front. Fire Still Rages In Hotel, Club; Dead Totals 67 CAIRO, Egypt (UP) — Five more bodies were found in the ruins of the British Turf club and Storm Communists Hint that Red China to Wash Hands of Participation in Administering Korean Armistice UNSAN, Korea (U.P.)—The com-munists hinted today that red China would wash its hands of direct participation in administering the Korean armistice. The hint was cryptic and in-act. It came during a meeting staff officers on truce supernation at which the U.N. com-mand reported "progress was be-made." Another truce meeting, how-reds flatly rejected an Allied for exchanging prisoners. The communists were promptly told "must contribute something" to agreement is to be reached. The Chinese hands-off hint was made by a North Korean during session of an 18-page U.N.ogram for supervising the truce. Allied plan provided that civil administration of the red half of militarized zone would "be the responsibility of the supreme commander of the Korean peoples and the commander of these people's volunteers." North Korean Col. Chang Chun, principal red staff officer, asked that the word "joint" and the phrase "commander of the Chinese people's volunteers" be stricken. This would leave administration of the area exclusively in the hands of North Koreans. Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols, U.N. command spokesman, commented "if this is an indication" the Chinese don't want to have anything to do with administering an armistice "it is the first time to my knowledge." These was no implication that the Chinese considered withdrawing their troops during an armistice. The reds tentatively agreed to the first 12 paragraphs of the 54 paragraph Allied draft. But they raised objections to the 13th, the last considered before they adjourned for the day. Reds protested proposed rotation of 75,000 U.N. troops a month during the armistice. The communists said they were astonished at the figure. Reds originally had objected to any rotation but later agreed to 5000 a month. Fire Still Rages In Hotel, Club; Dead Totals 67 CAIRO, Egypt (U.P.)—Five more bodies were found in the ruins of the British Turf club and Shepheards hotel today, high police sources said, bringing to at least 67 the total dead in Saturday's rioting and burning by mobs. Fire brigades still played hoses on smouldering ruins of some fires. Flames still were flaring from Shepheard's. There were no reports yet that any Americans were casualties, but U.S. Consul General Lamar Mulliner said he was checking further with Egyptian authorities, airlines and hotel officials to find out whether any Americans besides those who have already reported to him may have been in the famed hotel. Business sources estimated the fire losses at more than 100 million pounds (288 million dollars). Cairo, still under martial law, was quiet. Strong squads of soldiers and police kept up a patrol of the streets, where charred debris from the dozens of fires still lay untouched. Barbed wire barriers kept crowds back from major damage areas. Tanks and armored cars patrolled the streets. Last night's 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was effective everywhere. Soldiers with rifles at the ready sharply challenged anyone abroad. Only a few whose work made it necessary for them to be on the streets during the night were given passes.