anaheim-gazette 1952-02-01

50 Millionaires Fifty Florida citrus growers are now (post-war) retired millionaires in Orlando. That's what the Farm Editor mentions in "Colony Quips," Page 4 today. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL Low Vote on Citrus Prorate Ballot Scored by LA Citrus Assn. Official Even with years of controversy, recently very bitter, to supposedly whet their interest, growers are showing a surprising apathy to the referendum, now nearly over, to decide whether volume control of oranges from California and Arizona is to be continued or terminated. Remarking on the disappointing return of ballots, Arthur Clark, secretary-manager of the Independent Citrus Growers & Shippers Assn. of Los Angeles, second largest segment of the citrus industry, said yesterday: "For years we have heard that the growers should be given an opportunity to decide on volume regulation of their oranges. The right to individual ballots, always the prerogative of producers marketing their fruit through independent shippers, was being demanded for cooperative members whose local co-op associations or central marketing organizations have done the voting in the past. So this time when nearly half the growers were given the right to vote the ballots are coming in so slowly there is every indication the results will be inconclusive. "Out of 9250 ballots mailed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture a month ago, only 3119 have been returned as of Thursday, Jan. 31. The growers only have until Thursday, Feb. 7, at midnight to post their ballots, and I strongly urge every producer to not only see that his vote is in the mail but to contact his neighbors." DR. EDWIN T. FORCE (Rotary Speaker) Social Science DR. EDWIN T. FORCE (Rotary Speaker) Social Science Prof to Speak At Rotary Meet Dr. Edwin T. Force, professor of Social Sciences at Santa Ana college since 1947, will be guest speaker at the Anaheim Rotary club meeting in the Elks club Monday, Adolf Schoepe, program chairman, announced today. Dr. Force, who majored in history throughout his scholastic career, will speak on "World Events." He received his B.A. degree from the University of Nevada, and was granted the M.A. degree from the University of California at Berkeley, achieving his doctorate at the same institution. Prior to joining the Santa Ana staff, Dr. Force taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Porterville Union high school and junior college, Selma Union high school at Fresno, Washington Union high school at Fresno, Grossmont Union high school and Oceanside Union high school and junior college in San Diego county. Native of Anaheim Dies in Long Beach Mr. Arthur L. Renner died at his home, 117 W. Broadway st., Long Beach, recently at the age of 60 years. He was born in Anaheim, but had been a resident of Long Beach for the past six months. Surviving is one brother, Oscar H. Renner of Anaheim. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Howard Christian Action 'Call' to Youth To be Heard Here "The Call" to United Christian Youth Action, sounded simultaneously on Sunday night in every community in the United States by the United Christian Youth Movement, representing 38 denominations and all of the character-building youth agencies, will be heard locally by an estimated 200 youths on Sunday evening at seven o'clock. At that hour all of the youth groups from at least eight Anaheim churches plus the Yorba Linda Methodist church will gather at the Church of Christ, Broadway at Helena st., to hear Jim Smith, Southern California director of U.C.Y.M. and former national leader of the Student Christian Association. An intensive program of organization and publicity has preceeded this great mass meeting, with weekly meetings ever since Christmas attended by official representatives from Hi-Y, Tri-Hi-Y, and the following churches: First "Out of 9250 ballots mailed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture a month ago, only 3119 have been returned as of Thursday, Jan. 31. The growers only have until Thursday, Feb. 7, at midnight to post their ballots, and I strongly urge every producer to not only see that his vote is in the mail but to contact his neighbors," he said. "Our association, as well as other major marketing factors in the industry, takes no official position for or against the volume regulation. But we are vitally concerned with the problems of the industry and certainly are entitled to know exactly what the growers are thinking. That is why I am adding my voice to those who are urging everything possible be done to stimulate the return of ballots." A Word to the Y's" was given to 270 guests at the annual dinner of Anaheim YMCA last night by the Rev. Boyce Van Osdel, minister of Calvary Baptist church in San Bernardino and outstanding Southland YMCA speaker. He posed two questions to his audience, most of whom were committee members or workers of the local YMCA: "What are you doing to make this a better world?" and "Would anybody miss you if you died tomorrow?" He answered his own questions by pointing out that the worth of an individual is measured by the work and the time he contributed to the betterment of his fellow man; that membership on a working committee is not sufficient—the work done by the individual is the measure of his worth to the community. Five new members were elected to the board of directors—Mrs. August Schumacher, Ed Hawkins, Walter Goodin, Virgil Isbel and Luis Sandoval. Four were re-elected to the board, including Frank Kellogg, Clarence Mauerhan, Harold Leigh and Wilbert Bonney. These members will serve on the board of a three-year term. Warren Ashleigh gave the report of the nominating committee. $285,000 in Old Age and Survivors Insurance Paid Out in Orange County After 15 years' operation, old-age and survivors insurance is paying about $285,000 in monthly benefits to 7900 persons in Orange county. The payments made by this program have no reference to the state-operated public assistance payments. Garrett W. List, manager of the Santa Ana field office, explained that these payments are from the Federal Social Security program, and have no reference to the state-operated public assistance programs. From its comparatively modest beginning in 1937, the system has developed in a decade and a half into the largest single insurance operation the world has ever known. In 1940, the first year in which monthly benefits were paid, total benefit payments for the year were approximately $35 million dollars; for the 15th year, ending Dec. 31, 1951, total benefit payments were 1900 million dollars ($1.9 billion), paid to nearly four and one-half million people. The greatest increase in benefit payments occurred in the program's 15th year. This was caused by higher payments to individual beneficiaries, and by the large number of people made eligible for benefits under liberalized qualifying requirements. Increases in benefit payment rates to retired workers range from 50 to 100 per cent. For example, the minimum payment of $10 was doubled. The maximum payable to a retired worker in August 1950 was $45.60; this was raised to $68.50. "Nearly everyone in this country has a stake in this contributory insurance system," says List. Three out of every four persons gainfully employed or self-employed are engaged in work covered by the law. Sixty-two million people are now insured under the program, which is now providing life insurance protection to three out of every four of the nation's mothers and children. Five new members were elected to the board of directors—Mrs. August Schumacher, Ed Hawkins, Walter Goodin, Virgil Isbel and Luis Sandoval. Four were re-elected to the board, including Frank Kellogg, Clarence Mauerhan, Harold Leigh and Wilbert Bonney. These members will serve on the board of a three-year term. Warren Ashleigh gave the report of the nominating committee. Frank Kellogg reported on membership enrollment and the YMCA Finance Round-up, which begins Feb. 6 and of which he is general chairman. The Y's new building, erected last year, is fully paid for—a total of $56,000—Secretary Tommy Thomason reported. He said the building is being furnished as money becomes available, and reported $24,000 out in pledges for construction of an all-purpose addition to the building. Twenty-five thousand dollars more will be needed for the addition, which is desperately needed, he said. Thomason said 300 to 400 children use the new building each week. He reported 862 children enrolled in the various Y clubs and participating in the YMCA's programs. The local Y sent 233 children to summer camp last year. Special Y activities, not including those mentioned above, included more than 6000 children, according to Thomason. A skit, "Y Life in Anaheim," was presented by members of the various YMCA divisions. They included Joe Critchfield, Hi-Y; Barbara Ryan, Tri-Hi-Y; Tony Tayla, Gra-Y; Jimmy Morris Y Indian Guide; Stuart Congdon, Jr., Hi-Y; ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1952 UP BEGINS—Big Boss Frank Kellogg, says, "Spur yourselves to greater effort, ers, we've got a long trail to ride," as he es plans for the 1952 YMCA Finance up to Foremen of Double A Ranch, managed by Warren Ashleigh. To left of Kellogg age; Foremen Dick Ryah, Jim Auest, Bob Barton and Wayne Butterbaugh. Foreman Oscar Solter is not in the picture. Anaheim Firm Sues Exchange For $2,400,000 LOS ANGELES (P)—The California Fruit Growers Exchange huge citrus marketing cooperative was sued for $2,400,000 damage under anti-trust laws today. The Winckler & Smith Citrue Products Co. of Anaheim charge the Exchange conspired with its subsidiaries to drive competitor from the canned citrus juice maket by cutting off their supply of fruit. The Exchange markets producunder the Sunkist label. Winckler & Smith, makers the Anagold line of juices, said the federal court suit that the E change controls the industry by discriminating in price against Anagold and other competitors, violation of both federal and state anti-trust laws. The action described the E change as the "largest single cilrus fruit marketing organizatin in the United States," selling b tween 60 and 90 per cent of a oranges, lemons and grapefru produced in California and Anzona. MCA Holds Annual Dinner Meeting; Early Fund Drive Kick-Off Feb. 6 Workers Hear Address by Bernardino Minister Mr. and Mrs. Steve Holden, Y leaders, and Gretchen Glover, Tri-Hi-Y. Part of the skit was the introduction of the officers and directors of the YMCA. Paul Demaree, president, presided over the meeting Invocation was given by the Rev. Howard Congdon, Walt Taylor and Merle Waterman lead in fellowship singing. The Woman's Advisory committee and wives of the board members were responsible for table decorations and hostess duties during the banquet. Reds Turn Down U.N. Plans in Korean Talks MUNSAN, Korea (UP) — Red negotiators proposed today that the fate of 600,000 displaced Korean civilians be left to the "good faith" of the Allies and communists. The reds (1) turned down a U.N. plan to have neutrals find out where the displaced Koreans want to live, (2) cut the Allied program by Warren Ashleigh. To left of Kellogg age: Foremen Dick Ryah, Jim Auest, Bob Barton and Wayne Butterbaugh. Foreman Oscar Solter is not in the picture. 'Finance Roundup' To Begin with Western Breakfast Anaheim YMCA's annual fund drive, called the "YMCA Finance Roundup" this year, kicks off at 9:26 a.m., Feb. 6, at the YMCA building. Big Boss Frank Kellogg will marshal his forces, including Big Wheel Paul Damaree, chairman of advance gifts, five Ranch Managers and a host of Foremen, Cow Pokes and Pokettes, and the drive will be under way. Y Ranch Manager Marsh Beebe has under him Foreman Ray Alden, John Bovee, Mary Casebeer, Cliff Elliott and Bill Walker. All Foremen are in charge of four Cow Pokes or Pokettes. Double A Ranch Manager Warren Ashleigh will field the organizing power of Foreman Jim Auest, Bob Barton, Wayne Butterbaugh, Dick Ryan, and Oscar Solter. Charles Bush, Avon Carlson, Ed Hawkins, Art Korn and Ray Link are Foremen in Manager Walt Taylor's T Ranch. B Ranch Manager Wilbert Bonney head Foreman Ed Jordt, Chuck Meacham, Clyde Nickle, Frosty Pickel and Dr. Gordon Salness. A Y's Men's Ranch has been organized with Jim Morris as Manager. Under him are Foreman Bud Harris, Larry Hopkins, Clarence Meyerhan, Nelly Norman and discriminating in price against Anagold and other competitors, violation of both federal and state anti-trust laws. The action described the Exchange as the "largest single chirus fruit marketing organization in the United States," selling between 60 and 90 per cent of oranges, lemons and grapefruits produced in California and Arizona. The complaint asks treble damages, as provided for under antitrust law, and a series of injunctions forcing the Exchange to break up and "divorce" its subsidiaries and cease discriminator practices. The subsidiaries were listed on the Exchange Orange Products Co. and the Exchange Lemon Producer Co. Exchange officials were not available and the firm's attorney declined to comment on the suit. Fog Along Coast Forces Tie-Ups; More Due Today LOS ANGELES (UP)—Fog which slowed traffic throughout the metropolitan area was blamed to day in the crash of two street cars, which injured five women none seriously. All along the coast, from Santa Barbara to San Diego, the blanket caused tueps and delays. Moris is in store the next two days, the weather bureau says, with no rain in sight before next Wednesday. The street car accident occurred at Broadway and 112th st., in 10 foot visibility, when one ploughed into the rear of another Minor accidents were frequent and police reported that in many cases their patrol cars had difficulty reaching the scene. It was warmer in most of the north central region than in part of the normally sunny southland early today. It was sub-freezing in section new members were elected board of directors—Mrs. Schumacher, Ed Hawkins, Goodin, Virgil Isbel and Doval. Four were re-elected board, including Frank Clarence Mauerhan, Harsh and Wilbert Bonney. Members will serve on the three-year term. Warreigh gave the report ofinating committee. Kellogg reported on ship enrollment and the finance Round-up, which Feb. 6 end of which he is chairman. Is new building, erected is fully paid for—a to-6,000—Secretary Tommy reported. He said the is being furnished as becomes available, and re-4,000 out in pledges forion of an all-purpose adhebuilding. Twenty-sand dollars more will be for the addition, which is only needed, he said. Son said 300 to 400 chillden the new building each reported 862 children enthe various Y clubs and ing in the YMCA's prome local Y sent 233 chilummer camp last year. activities, not including mentioned above, included in 6000 children, accord-omason. "Y Life in Anaheim,"anted by members of the YMCA divisions. They in-cretchfield, Hi-Y; Bar-n, Tri-Hi-Y; Tony Tay-j; Jimmy Morris Y Indian quart Congdon, Jr., Hi-Y; MUNSAN, Korea (UP) — Red negotiators proposed today that the fate of 600,000 displaced Korean civilians be left to the "good faith" of the Allies and communists. The reds (1) turned down a U.N. plan to have neutrals find out where the displaced Koreans want to live, (2) cut the Allied proposal for inspections at 12 ports of entry to three, and (3) did not reply to the Allied selection of Switzerland, Sweden and Norway as neutral observers of a Korean truce. Rear Adm. R. E. Libby said "we told them good faith was not enough" guarantee that displaced civilians would be allowed to live where they choose. He said "everything was very amicable except they didn't agree." The U.N. proposed that neutral teams interview displaced persons after the reds again rejected a proposal to give the job to the Internatlinal committee of the Red Cross. The communists said they wanted no part of the Red Cross because it is not neutral. There was no mention of voluntary prisoner repatriation, key stumbling block in the prisoner exchange negotiations. Staff officers working on truce supervision machinery completed a preliminary study of the Allied working draft. PHILADELPHIA (UP) — Pennsylvania's 70-member delegation shaped up today as the big question mark of the 1952 Republican national convention with the professional politicians who form its nucleus not certain which way the wind is blowing. Korn and Ray Link are Foremen in Manager Walt Taylor's T Ranch. B Ranch Manager Wilbert Bonney head Foreman Ed Jordt, Chuck Meacham, Clyde Nickle, Frosty Pickel and Dr. Gordon Salness. A Y's Men's Ranch has been organized with Jim Morris as Manager. Under him are Foreman Bud Harris, Larry Hopkins, Clarence Mauerhan, Bill Newsom and Bob Quast. The goal of the drive has been set at $14,645, which will operate the YMCA here during 1952. More than 100 workers are expected to attend the kickoff breakfast, which will be served off a chuck wagon in the YMCA hall, according to Thomason. LOS ANGELES (UP)—Trial of 15 Californians depicted by the government as the American communist party's second team opens today. They face the same conspiracy charges which tripped up the party's national heads in the famed 1949 New York trial. Citrus Market The California Fruit Growers Exchange reported today all auction markets California oranges were steady. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade)—100s 6.60; 126s 6.78; 150s 6.94; 176s 7.11; 200s 6.73; 220s 7.31; 252s 6.25; 288s 5.50. CHOICE (Second Grade)—126s 5.55; 150s 5.90; 176s 6.07; 200s 5.70; 220s 6.55; 252s 5.25; 288s 4.75. It was warmer in most of the north central region than in part of the normally sunny southland early today. It was sub-freezing in section of the Southeast Atlantic state but temperatures averaged 20 to 30 degrees above normal in the central states. Readings of 4 above were reported as far north as Southern Wisconsin and Lower Michigan. It was 28 above in Augusta, Ga.; 29 in Charleston, S.C.; 30 in Norfolk, Va., and 31 in Savannah Ga. The low in Jacksonville, Fl.a was 39 as compared to 44 in Chicago and 37 in Minneapolis. The chilly air also extended over the Carolinas. Miami escaped the chilly air and reported 83 above. The New England region was the coldest part of the country with near zero temperatures in Northern Maine. Some warming was reported in the northeastern states since yesterday morning and warmer weather was in prospect for the frost-bitten southern area. Showers were reported today from the Louisiana and Texas gulf coast northward to Southern Michigan. Showers of rain and snow mixed hit parts of Northern Minnesota and the Lake Superior region. A belt of rain extended along the Pacific Coast in Washington and Oregon and extremes Northern California. Generally clear skies were reported in other parts of the country. CALIFORNIA STATE JETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Variable high cloudiness tonight and Saturday. Night and morning fog and low clouds near the coast. Little change in temperature. Anaheim Firm Sales Exchange $2,400,000 ANGELES (P)—The CallFruit Growers Exchange, citrus marketing cooperative, used for $2,400,000 damages anti-trust laws today. Winckler & Smith Citrus Bets Co. of Anaheim charges change conspired with its marries to drive competitors the canned citrus juice marcutting off their supplies Exchange markets products the Sunkist label. Skeller & Smith, makers of agold line of juices, said in federal court suit that the Extro controls the industry by aiming in price against and other competitors, in union of both federal and state trust laws. Action described the Exas as the "largest single cituit marketing organization United States," selling be60 and 90 per cent of all lemons and grapefruit ed in California and Ari- Allied Airmen Down 31 Red Jets In January, Far East Forces Report SEOUL, Korea (P)—Allied airmen shot down 31 red jets in January and lost 52 of their own planes. Far East Air Forces reported today. The Allied loss was the greatest in any month of the 20 month Korean war. Increasingly accurate communist antiaircraft fire destroyed 23 United Nations jets and 21 proppeller planes. Five F-86 Sabre jets were shot down in air battles. One Sabre and two B-29 superforts were lost because of mechanical failures. In addition to the 31 Russiantype MIG-15 jets shot down, Allied pilots were credited with probably destroying two and damaging 36. FEAF said during the entire war the Allies have lost 479 planes compared to 850 red aircraft destroyed or damaged, including 611 MIGs. The reds have concentrated most of their antiaircraft batteries—including Russian-built radar detectors—at such key points as Pyongyang, the North Korean grees below zero Thursday. A U.S. Eighth Army briefing oficer said Allied soldiers inflicted only 2091 casualties on the reds from Jan. 22 to 28 inclusive. It was the second lowest week's figure since American soldiers started fighting in Korea. The lowest was 1028 red casualties for Jan. 1-7, 1951. Red losses have rocketed to as high as 29,-352 for a single week. Socialists Put Pressure on Party Leaders LONDON (P)—The Socialists put pressure today on their party leaders for another early attempt to defeat Winstan Churchill's conservative government in the House of Commons. Some Labor members of Parliament demanded that their party chief, Clement Attlee, try to unseat the government with a motion of no confidence during next Draft Quotas Due to Drop WASHINGTON (UP) — Draft quotas for the spring months may be far lower than expected due to a drop in Korea casualties and an increase in enlistments. This is the latest Selective Service prediction following a mix-up yesterday in which Draft Director Lewis B. Hershey first forecast a sharp increase for the April-May-June period but later said a mistake had been made. Instead of Hershey's original estimate of 90,000 a month, the figure probably will be between 40,000 and 50,000 men called monthly during the period, officials said. This compares with the January call of 60,000, February 52,500, March 28,600, and the monthly average of 46,000 since the draft was reactivated in September 1950. Highest figure was 80,000 for March, 1951. Officials said Hershey had used old information on which to base estimates. They said conditions probably were not stable and the firm's attorneys did not comment on the suit. Long Coast Services Tie-Ups; More Due Today ANGELES (UP)—Fog which traffic throughout the solitary area was blamed to the crash of two street which injured five women, seriously. Long the coast, from Santa Ana to San Diego, the blanket tie-ups and delays. More more the next two days, the bureau says, with no rain at before next Wednesday. Street car accident occurred midway and 112th st., in 10-sibility, when one ploughed to the rear of another. Accidents were frequent, notice reported that in many their patrol cars had difficulty reaching the scene. Was warmer in most of the central region than in parts normally sunny southland today. Sub-freezing in sections probably destroying two and damaging 30. FEAF said during the entire war the Allies have lost 479 planes compared to 850 red aircraft destroyed or damaged, including 611 MIGs. The reds have concentrated most of their antiaircraft batteries—including Russian-built radar detectors—at such key points as Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, Sariwon, Sinanju, Sinulju and other vital road and rail junctions. These have accounted for most of the Allied losses. Snow and overcast skies grounded most Allied planes Friday morning. Fifth Air Force said only a few fighter-bombers went out on "operation strangle," designed to cut communist life lines. No major ground action was reported. One division on the central front reported a temperature of 11 degrees. LONDON (UP)—The Socialists put pressure today on their party leaders for another early attempt to defeat Winstan Churchill's conservative government in the House of Commons. Some Labor members of Parliament demanded that their party chief, Clement Attlee, try to unseat the government with a motion of no confidence during next week's debate on foreign policy. The bones of contention are Prime Minister Churchill's Far Eastern policy and commitments the Laborites fear he made on his recent visit to Washington. The Conservatives last night defeated a Socialist vote of censure on financial cuts designed to make Britain solvent within a year and which, among other things, imposed charges for use of Britain's Socialized health services. Churchill's party won by a vote of 309-278. The House then adopted his fiscal program 306-275. The Liberals voted with the Conservative party, swelling its nominal majority of 14 votes. Attlee so far has declined in any what he would do about demands that he try to oust Churchill over the foreign policy. For more than 12 years no government has had to face any major challenge in Commons on its conduct abroad. Both major parties have followed the same broad principles in foreign affairs, whether in or out of office. Sanitation Bond Signing Set For February 12 Orange county's sanitation district directors will assemble in Los Angeles Feb. 12, to sign the bonds of the $8,308,000 issue sold Jan. 23 to Bank of America. Arrangement for the signing of the bonds was announced today by Raymond R. Ribal, general manager and chief engineer of the joint districts. Signing will take place in the plant of the Jeffries Bank Note Co., which is printing... Sanitation District Aids Employed Appointment of two members of his staff was announced today by General Manager-Chief Engineer Raymond R. Ribal of the joint county sanitation districts, who named Albert D. Griffin, Jr., as assistant engineer, and William N. A. Vander Hulst as draftsman. Both are residents of Laguna Beach. Griffin, a native of Los Angeles, is a graduate of University of Southern California. He is employed at a salary of $375 per month. Vander Hulst, who has resided in Laguna Beach three years, was formerly employed on the county-wide sewerage survey, in 1948, since being employed by the city of Burbank and the Gladding McBean Co., Los Angeles. His salary will be $319 per month. Ribal was authorized to employ the draftsman and two assistant engineers when the district directors met Jan. 23. The second post of assistant engineer has not yet been filled. Orange county's sanitation district directors will assemble in Los Angeles Feb. 12, to sign the bonds of the $8,308,000 issue sold Jan. 23 to Bank of America. Arrangement for the signing of the bonds was announced today by Raymond R. Ribal, general manager and chief engineer of the joint districts. Signing will take place in the plant of the Jeffries Bank Note Co., which is printing the bonds. The firm has a signature machine which permits the signing of 26 bonds at once. Ribal said the signing probably will be completed by noon of Feb. 12. Seven separate bond issues were voted by the various districts, so that each board of directors will sign only the bonds of their own district. The exception will be Willis Warner of Huntington Beach. He is chairman of District 11, and also is a member of every other district board, by virtue of his office as chairman of the county board of supervisors. Warner will have the signing job all to himself. Since he will be absent in the northern part of the state Feb. 12, he has arranged to sign the bonds Feb. 11. Pardon—Our Slip Is Showing Anaheim had no Porchlight Parade last night as part of its March of Dimes campaign. However, Anaheim P-TA council is in no way responsible for the omission. They have not in the past organized such activities, according to Mrs. John Daniel, president, and they were not approached this year.