anaheim-gazette 1952-02-06

Anaheim Gazette WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1958 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 250 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2205, Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 6, 1884, under the Act of March 3, 1878. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: 50s per month by carrier or 15 per year by carrier or small. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatcher. THEODORE S. KUGNEL Publisher MAK BESLER Assistant Publisher LEONARD KREIDT City Editor STANLEY JONES Sports Editor NEIL STANLEY Advertising Manager G. E. MELLEN Assistant Advertising Manager RALPH ROULAND Dispersed Advertising Manager DON JOUNG Circulation Manager It's still liquid gold... Although the latest penny a quart increase in price granted California's huge milk trust has not as yet caused any state-wide uprout on the part of consumers, there are nevertheless indications that official notices of protest will be brought to the attention of Governor Warren. One of these indications comes from the city of Albany, in Alameda county, where the city council plans to spearhead a statewide drive to "protect the health of California's youth." At a recent Albany city council meeting one of the councilmen charged that the state price control of milk is merely "a political magazine, a form of state socialism, aimed primarily at getting the large farm vote." The councilman charged that price is becoming prohibitive for California tables. Another of the Albany council members pointed out that the "milk people have a strong lobby in Sacramento", a point far understated, in view of this lobby's power demonstrated at the last session of the legislature. For it was at the last session that the lobby moved in when a measure legalizing milk dispensers for bulk milk in the schools through a machine which was held to be satisfactory on a sanitary basis. Use of the machine, it was claimed, would permit five cent per half pint milk for the youngsters, instead of the 6% cents they are paying in Albany at the present time, and the price of seven cents in some schools. Yet the lobby successfully killed the bill, and school chil- WASHINGTON—a job people have long figured to run the Voice of America gram much better than who are running it. The to about half the membership, any one of whom you exactly what should on the broadcasts reach the Iron Curtain. Actually, however, the Department has welcomed from all sorts of people, Congressmen, as to why be on the Voice of America thermore it is now open unique idea. This is to have the school children of America broaden the school children below Iron Curtain. The most important thing in winning the peace and war is to convince them that the American people truly want peace. Every Moscow radio pours out of propaganda aimed at actually the contrary — namely vincing the Soviet people the American people war. Obviously this is to help Russian people to bear mendous burden of war tion and the virtual slave to the armament factories. To mould public opinion day when the Kremlin war is to be declared. Soviet propaganda has especially directed at the of Russia — on the theory if you can bring up At a recent Albany city council meeting one of the councilmen charged that the state price control of milk is merely "a political magazine, a town of white socialism, aimed primarily at getting the huge farm vote." The councilman charged that milk has become almost a prohibitive item, said it was the only item of food under state control, yet it is one of the most important food items on the diet. The same councilman, who also is a member of the Albany board of education charged that the price increase means the possible elimination of milk from the schools of that city. A similar warning was issued last week by the State Department of Education, which held that further price increases for milk probably would result in elimination of milk from the school lunch program all over the state. Shortly after the Department's warning was transmitted to Governor Warren, the Bureau of Milk Control announced the increases. The Albany councilman claimed, as do many educators throughout the state, that the milk children receive in schools in many instances, is the only milk they get at all, as the Yet the lobby successfully killed the bill, and school children still are buying milk in cartons, at a price of from 29 to 30 cents a quart, instead of 20 cents through the bulk machines. The Albany city council is asking the League of California Citizens to submit a letter to every California community urging them also to "protest" the continual price increases, which are granted by the state every time the milk trust decides another penny a quart for milk is necessary. While protests to the governor can accomplish little in relief from the continuing price increases, as such relief can be accomplished only through the legislature's revision of the laws and the restoration of competition in the milk industry, the action of the Albany council nevertheless is a clear indication that the people are beginning to look at California's milk program with a somewhat jaundiced eye. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO from the Films of Anahima Gauntte By Mrs. HENRY KUCHEL 50 Years Ago February, 1902 Woodman of the World installed the following elected officers Tuesday evening: L. E. Miller, past consul commander; J. H. Clabaugh, consul commander; J. F. Allborn, adviser lieutenant; L. Z. Kroeder, banker; B. V. Beebe, clerk; F. G. Athearn, escort; Thomas Scott, watchman; Walter Matech, sentry; A. H. Sheldon, go and not to look behind. On reaching his home a moment later, he telephoned the police, who at once went out after the thieves. The men were arrested on Monday while in bed in an Aliso street lodging house, some stolen property was found on them. Two of them had recently broken jail in Oakland. 25 Years Ago Woodman of the World installed the following elected officers Tuesday evening: L. E. Miller, past consul commander; J. H. Clabaugh, consul commander; J. F. Ahlborn, adviser lieutenant; L. Z. Kroeger, banker; B. V. Beebe, clerk; F. G. Athearn, escort; Thomas Scott, watchman; Walter Matsch, sentry; A. H. Sheldon, Joseph M. Backs, F. A. Yungbluth, managers. After the installation, F. Borden of Los Angeles gave a stereopticon entertainment. The evening closed with a banquet. Mr. Turck returned some days ago from Louisiana where he was stationed during the sugar making season. He reports a good sugar crop and the Beaumont oil fields revolutionizing industry in that part of the country. He will remain for a two weeks vacation before going to China to resume his labors for the Oxnard company. Major Klokke was in town from Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon for business at the water office. He took the 5 o'clock train for his home and at a quarter past 6 was within a few steps of his residence on Figueroa, was held up by three masked men and robbed of his valuable gold watch and a $20 gold piece and several dollars in silver. He carried a hand satchel in which were a number of oranges picked from the trees in his Placentia orchard. "Whatcher got in there, pard?" asked one of the robbers all of whom wore masks. "Naval oranges, help yourself," said the major. The robbers declined the kind offer and the major was told to reach his home a moment later, he telephoned the police, who at once went out after the thieves. The men were arrested on Monday while in bed in an Aliso street lodging house, some stolen property was found on them. Two of them had recently broken jail in Oakland. 25 Years Ago February, 1927 A. S. Bradford was re-elected president of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce at the organization of the board of Directors, held Tuesday noon. Other officers elected are as follows: H. Hale, first vice-president; William Bielefeldt second vice-president; George W. Cowan, treasurer; Delegates to the Associated Chambers of Orange County; H. Hale, T. E. Pickerill, Ralph McFadden. New members of the board of directors are Thomas E. Taylor and James Tuffree. Thomas E. Pickerill was re-appointed as secretary. Mrs. F. A. Yungbluth entertained the "500" club at her home on Monday last. Luncheon was served at 1 o'clock, after which the afternoon was devoted to playing "500". Prizes were won by Mrs. T. Morgan and Miss Anna Ryan. Mrs. W. E. Alexander Jr. will entertain the club at the February meeting. The Ladies Eucare club was most delightfully entertained on Thursday afternoon last by Mrs. Gerald Sandilands at the hotel El Torre. After the 1 o'clock lunchcon, the usual game of progressive euchre was played by the ladies, tables having been arranged on the mezzanine floor. Mrs. J. J. Dwyer won the first Mrs. Jerry Cole, the second Miss Zoila Smythe the cation. County Clerk Joseph Back in town this week on officialiness and found time to hands with a number of fights with a house is constantly on the erase, that Judge Homer is making good, and that Eagle continues to earn his jatch string is always on Joc. W. L. Schurman, manager of Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, G. W. Sandiands, ager of the Anaheim Orange Lemon Association, and E Mills, assistant manager of helm Co-operative Assoc and A. Hickson, manager of centia - Citrus Association guests at a dinner given last night at the home of H. H., jamin, president of the First National Bank, at 516 North Street. Also present were E. Smith, manager of Annie branch of the Bank of Amherst William Dolan, president of hein National bank, H. A., ley, manager of the Southern County bank, Ernest Zitzez manager of Anaheim Building Loan, Dr. J. G. Hillary, president of the First Nat and Mr. Benjamin, the host. WASHINGTON—A lot of people have long figured they could run the Voice of America program much better than the men who are running it. This applies to about half the members of Congress, any one of whom will tell you exactly what should be said on the broadcasts reaching behind the Iron Curtain. Actually, however, the State Department has welcomed ideas from all sorts of people, including Congressmen, as to what should be on the Voice of America. Furthermore it is now open to a unique idea. This is to have the school children of America broadcast to the school children behind the Iron Curtain. The most important objective in winning the peace and preventing war is to convince the people on the other side of the Iron Curtain that the American people truly want peace. Every day the Moscow radio pours out a torrent of propaganda aimed at doing exactly the contrary — namely, convincing the Soviet peoples that the American people want war. Obviously this is to help steel the Russian people to bear the tremendous burden of war preparation and the virtual slave labor or the armament factories. It's also to mould public opinion for the day when the Kremlin decides war is to be declared. Soviet propaganda has been especially directed at the youth of Russia — on the theory that if you can bring up the next Comment County By GEORGE HART Approach of the period when candidates for judicial office file notices of intention to run, ahead of other candidate filings, calls attention to the fact that several brand new judicial offices in Orange county will be filled for the first time this year. Lower court reorganization, effective next Jan. 1, reshuffles the 11 justice courts and 13 city courts of the county into five "judicial" districts, two of them having the new municipal courts, with increased legal and territorial jurisdiction. The other three will have ordinary justice courts, with increased territorial jurisdiction, and some raise in money jurisdiction, too. The present Class A justice courts of Newport Beach and Anaheim townships will disappear, together with the existing city courts in the 13 incorporated cities. Candidates for judgeships are first to toss their hats into the political ring, because California law requires them to give advance notice of their intention to be candidates. The regular candidate filing period this year opens March 5 and closes April 5, a month ahead of the June primary. But the candidates for any place on the bench must file notice or intention between Feb. 25 and Feb. 29, inclusive. While 21 judges are eligible to run for the five judicial district offices, and attorneys could qualify, the present guess is that there not to be discounted in any election. But he, too, is undecided. His geographical disadvantage is greater than Judge Paddock's. Besides, he would have strong competition for the vote of his own community. Judge Crookshank comes from a pioneer Tustin family, was reared there, and figures to have a following there that could be pretty solid, especially with Allen out of it. Judge Frank E. Hallman of Orange city court is reported as having definitely decided not to run, preferring to retire. Returning to the subject of young lawyers, there is rumor that Attorney Robert Webb or Santa Ana might be a candidate. Webb run for a Santa Ana city council seat last spring and was defended by another attorney, Milford Dahl. The Anaheim-Fullerton judicial district, which takes in Anaheim, Fullerton and Brea townships, as well as the city courts of Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea, La Habra and Placentia, also will be served by one municipal court. While that leaves eight judges at loose ends and a $0000 municipal judgship as bail, only two likely candidates for the municipal court bench are being discussed. They are, naturally, Justice John Shea of Anaheim and Justice Lloyd Verry of Fullerton. Again, the race is shaped by geographical circumstances. Shea and Verry live in the two largest population centers. It is not believed likely that Justice A. C. Early of Brea township or any of the city judges will mix into this slam-bang inter-city contest. But the smaller cities, and the populous unincorporated communities like Buena Park Garden, Hai Boyle WASHINGTON (AP) Peeble, the average citizen, took a few days see for himself what reading on in this home baseracy. He tells his first impress the nation’s capital in the ing letter to his wife: Dear Trellis Mae, Well, Honey, here I am arsenal of politics. You can quit worry now about us being prepared by another big first thing I noticed was Pentagon has an unn proves we must be read emergency. I promised to give you down—the inside straight is going on here. But the thing to pin down here Facts whisper in Wrumors shout. All anybody seems to sure is what he overheard idea of Washington right a bunch of people stand circle with their hands ears, each trying to hear the next fellow is what The trouble is nobody really know anything. The biggest whisper are the cocktail parties, back home. I went to o Here is a remark I over and you can take it for s worth: “President Truman patively decided to run a figured that he couldn’t nomination to Governor son of Illinois or anybody himself. Besides, he fe J. Dwyer won the first prize. Mr. Jerry Cole, the second, and Miss Zoila Smythe the consolant. County Clerk Joseph Backs was town this week on official business and found time to shake hands with a number of friends. He says business in the court use is constantly on the increase, that Judge Homer Ames making good, and that Earl Abby continues to earn his salary. No such string is always out for. W. L. Schurman, manager of Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, G. W. Sandiands, manor of the Anaheim Orange and lemon Association, and Edward Mills, assistant manager of Anaheim Co-operative Association and A. Hickson, manager of Platia-Citrus Association were stars at a dinner given last evening at the home of H. H. Benin, president of the First National Bank, at 516 North Leminstreet. Also present were E. Smith, manager of Anaheim much of the Bank of America, William Dolan, president of Anaheim National bank, H. A. Hawley, manager of the Southern city bank, Ernest Zitzmann, manager of Anaheim Building and Dr. J. G. Hillary, vice-adident of the First National Mr. Benjamin, the host. The regular candidate filing period this year opens March 5 and closes April 5, a month ahead of the June-primary. But the candidates for any place on the bench must file notice or intention between Feb. 25 and Feb. 29, inclusive. While 21 judges are eligible to run for the five judicial district offices, and attorneys could qualify, the present guess is that there will be from 10 to 12 at the start line. Chief interest naturally centers in the new municipal courts for Santa Ana-Orange judicial district and Anaheim-Fullerton judicial district. Santa Ana-Orange embraces Santa Ana, Orange and Tustin townships, and will consolidate six courts into one, each having a justice court and a city court, and each court with its own judge, except in Tustin where Judge Ralph P. Allen presides over both courses. How many of these five judges will try for the $3000-a-year judgeship, and how many young lawyers may figure it would increase their prestige and income enough to justify a try for it, remains to be seen. City Judge Ronald Crookshank and Justice Howard Cameron of Santa Ana are definitely candidates. Justice Elwood H. Paddock of Orange, strong in his home community, has been approached but is undecided, while estimating whether the geographical advantage of the Santa Ana candidates, with all that population presumably in their favor, could be surmounted. Not to mention their alphabetical advantage at the top of the ballot. Judge Allen of Tustin is the only one whose name would be ahead of Crookshank and Cameron on the ballot, a circumstance Justice Lloyd Verry of Fullerton. Again, the race is shaped by geographical circumstances. Shea and Verry live in the two largest population centers. It is not believed likely that Justice A. C. Early of Brea township or any of the city judges will mix into this slam-bang inter-city contest. But the smaller cities, and the populous unincorporated communities like Buena Park, Garden Grove, Cypress, Stanton and Yorba Linda, while not able to elect their own candidates, probably will say who does get it. The three justice courts will be in districts along the coast. Seal Beach and Huntington Beach townships will consolidate, and it looks like a wide open contest between Elmer J. Hughes, who is judge of both courts at Seal Beach, and Justices C. P. Penn and City Judge Celia W. Young or Huntington Beach, only woman on the bench in Orange county. Justice Donald J. Dodge of Costa Mea is expected to have no opposition in Newport Beach district; only one not consolidated with other territory. It gains three voting precincts from Santa Ana township, however. City Judge Frank Linnell of Newport Beach, only other judge in the district, will run for congress. Laguna Beach-San Juan Capistrano township consolidation into one district brings Judge C. C. "Gavvy" Cravath, boss of both courts at Laguna Beach, up against Justice Marco Forster of San Juan Capistrano and City Judge Neal Vander Ziel of San Clemente, should they decide to run, which has not yet been disclosed. Cravath has the population advantage, as well as alpha- betical. Up in superior court there only one seat to be filled that occupied by Judge E. Morrison. And since Morrison plans to run again settles that. No others need TV-RADIOLOGIC In On a Freight Car — Going Top Speed Now By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — He rode the rails into California in 1933, slept behind a sign board for three nights, couldn't get work, so returned East, because he had always liked to eat. This hit of information came direct to me from Spade Cooley, who now is riding the top rung in the ladder of success. Five years later, in 1938, Spade decided to try Southern California again, and this time he met with more success. There was a new star in Western pictures starting to make a name, (Roy Rogers) who obtained a Guild card for Cooley and put him to work as stand-in. Spade stayed with this job until 1942 when he started his own band. Spade's success in show business actually started with his song, "Shame, Shame On You" The Sacramento Scene By HENRY C. MACARTHUR Capitol News Service which he wrote in a couple of hours as a substitute for a tune he was to record. The record with Cooley and the hand didn't sell too well, but with other companies and stars recording the tune, more than a million discs were sold. "After this hit, which seemed so easy to do," Spade said, "I thought this song writing business was a breeze." "A good long year elapsed," he added, "before another tune even hit the market." The Spade Cooley Show, one of television's top hour-long variety programs was voted as sweepstakes winner in the TV-Radiologic popularity poll last year. Spade is completely television minded, and is not interested at all in pictures. He is planning, however, to produce a series of 15 minute reels, using the themes of slapstick comedy with surprise ending for TV use. Spade, who has been in television four years, told of an incident several years ago involving Ed Wynn. They both had pulled up to a stop sign. Wynn called over, "I enjoy your TV show very much" with Spade replying, "Thanks, Ed, I enjoy yours, too." Spado drove on down the street about a block before he realized that both of their shows were on TV at the same time! WASHINGTON (AP) — Wilbur Peeble, the average American citizen, took a few days off to see for himself what really is going on in this home base of democracy. He tells his first impressions of the nation's capital in the following letter to his wife: Dear Trellis Mae, Well, Honey, here I am in the arsenal of politics. You can quit worrying right now about us being caught unprepared by another big war. The first thing I noticed was that the Pentagon has an unnex. That proves we must be ready for any emergency. I promised to give you the low-down—the inside straight on what is going on here. But the hardest thing to pin down here is a fact. Facts whisper in Washington, rumors shout. All anybody seems to know for sure is what he overhears. My idea of Washington right now is a bunch of people standing in a circle with their hands to their ears, each trying to hear what the next fellow is whispering. The trouble is nobody seems to really know anything. The biggest whisper factories are the cocktail parties, just like back home. I went to one party. Here is a remark I overheard—and you can take it for what it is worth: "President Truman has positively decided to run again. He figured that he couldn't swing the nomination to Governor Stevenson of Illinois or anybody else but himself. Besides, he feels Taft SACRAMENTO—The city council of Albany took the bit between its teeth on the continued increases in milk prices, granted by the state to the powerful milk trust. The council, pointing out the trust maintains a "strong lobby" in Sacramento, asked the League of California Municipalities to contact every city in the state and request the cities to protests the milk price increases, on the grounds they are threatening the supply of milk to children in the schools. The milk now is too expensive for inclusion in the school lunch program, the state department of education pointed out in a recent report to the governor. Storm Damage State officials are ruefully contemplating what probably will confront them when final snows are cleared off California's mountain highway. There obviously is no estimate as yet on the total amount of damage done by the extra heavy snows, but from all indications, it will run into millions of dollars. A battle with the Donner Summit road, principal northern California transcontinental highway, is not ended as yet, although crews have used dynamite to blast an opening through frozen ice. Athletic Taxes The Assembly and Senate committees on military affairs plan to look into the disposition of the five per cent tax on boxing and wrestling matches. This tax, according to law, maintains the state Athletic commission and the balance is supposed to go to Yountville home for veterans. The Athletic commission, the committees estimate, will expend some several years ago involving Ed Wynn. They both had pulled up to a stop sign. Wynn called over, "I enjoy your TV show very much" with Spade replying, "Thanks, Ed, I enjoy yours, too." Spade drove on down the street about a block before he realized that both of their shows were on TV at the same time! DOWN TV RADIO ROW Elizabeth Talbot-Martin, of Montrose, well known for her mimicry and impersonations, started a two-week engagement in Denver, at one of the leading hotels... Plans are under way to put the entire "Beany" program on film rather than do it "live" as it is now done. With a good number of films produced in advance, this method would give a "breather" for the key actors, and allow greater flexibility... Frank Signatra will leave for a 30-day tour of Kores in March. TELE-TIPS ... "The Son of Monte Cristo," swashbuckling sequel to the "Conni" film, will have its TV premiere tonight over KTTV (11) at 7... The "Sabre Dance" will be given the Liberace treatment tonight over KLAC (13) at 7:30... Kale Smith will present Dick Powell, dramatic film star, in his television debut tonight when her show is Tviewed over KNBH (4) at 8... A marriage problem and a money problem will be discussed on "The American Institute of Family Relations" over KECA (7) at 9:30... Sen. James H. Duff (R-Pa.), one of the prime movers in an Elmhower-for-President boom, is in the "Man of the Week" on KNXT (8) at 10:30. DIAL-LITES ... Fred Astaire, "the old dancing master" himself, is the special guestar tonight with Bing Crosby when aired over KNX at 6:30... Jane Wyatt and Gordon Oliver team their talents for "Pas De Deux" Night during "Family Theater" over KNH at 7. One of the most beloved cops on are the cocktail parties, just like back home. I went to one party. Here is a remark I overheard—and you can take it for what it is worth: "President Truman has positively decided to run again. He figured that he couldn't swing the nomination to Governor Stevenson of Illinois or anybody else but himself. Besides, he feels Taft will get the Republican nomination, and he thinks he can beat Taft." The rest of the conversation at the party was mostly gossip about what government official would be thrown out next. That is the most popular guessing game in the capital: "who's on his way out?" I told one fellow at the party that kind of gossip was heartless, and he said: "No. You see, everybody in this town is always on his way out. It's just a matter of when. They did used to let a guy warm his seat for a month or two before they started screaming he is incompetent or subversive. But now they start talking about throwing him out before he even arrives to take over his office." Oh, yes. I forgot to tell you—a wave of dieting is sweeping the capital. Everybody is climbing on a diet or just falling off one government employee I met at lunch explained why; "It's election year," he said, "and we don't want people say- etical. Up in superior court there is only one seat to be filled this year, that occupied by Judge Kenneth L. Morrison. And since Judge Morrison plans to run again, that settles that. No others need apply. Athletic Taxes The Assembly and Senate committees on military affairs plan to look into the disposition of the five per cent tax on boxing and wrestling matches. This tax, according to law, maintains the state Athletic commission and the balance is supposed to go to Yountville home for veterans. The Athletic commission, the committees estimate, will expend some $157,000 this year, yet the last check to Yountville amounted only $74.35. Hearings have been scheduled. Insurance Increases Unhappy news for purchasers of insurance came up in the last meeting of the Governor's Council. John R. Maloney, state insurance commissioner said he anticipates increases all along the line because of mounting losses and inflation. He said the public has to pay for the destruction it causes on the highway. Likewise, studies are under way to determine whether increases in workmen's compensation rates are necessary. School Bond Issue Governor Earl Warren has committed himself to no program as yet as far as putting a school bond issue before the forthcoming session of the legislature. He is being urged by the Department of Education, and also some legislators, to ask for another $200,000,000 issue to be granted by the state to dis- ing we are living off the fat of the land." Well, I must close now as I have just been invited to two more cocktail parties. Somebody must have spread an ugly rumor that I'm going to be appointed to the Supreme Court. Your Loving Husband, Wilbur. DIAL-LITES . . Fred Astaire, "the old dancing master" himself, is the special guestar tonight with Bing Crosby when aired over KNX at 6:30 . . Jane Wyatt and Gordon Oliver team their talents for "Pas De Deux" tonight during "Family Theater" over KHJ at 7. One of the most beloved cops on the police force is murdered during "Mystery Theater." presentation over KSC, at 7:30 . . Rudy Haas Jr. from the San Francisco Examiner is the "Big Story" winner with tonight's story set in the northern city. This will be aired from KFI at 9:30. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY . . Right now, nobody knows who the Republican candidate will be, but a lot of people have a general idea. Copyright: 1951, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate tressed school districts. The $250.-000,000 voted previously is committed, although not all the bonds are sold as yet. In addition, the pressure is starting for another issue of veterans bonds, to be used to purchase homes and farms for California veterans. The veterans bond issue would be self-liquidating. Yet political expediency may prohibit legislative consideration of both these issues this year, as 1952 is an election year. Here and There Unemployment insurance claims have jumped, and are coming into the Department of Employment at a rate higher than last winter; Division of Highways has set speed limits of 25 miles an hour in the snow areas where chains are required; federal-state market surveys reveal prices of fruits and vegetables were higher in 1951 than in 1950, a fast known to housewives for some time.