anaheim-gazette 1952-02-18

Minesweepers The first of nine minesweepers were launched at Newport, Saturday afternoon. John S. Neubauer in "Anaheim Gazetteer" reveals the color of the afternoon. See Page 5. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEL Nearly a Score of Injuries Occur In County Over Disastrous Weekend Death of a pedestrian and injury of nearly a score of motorists represented the traffic toll on Orange county highways over the weekend according to official reports of the California Highway patrol and police departments. William Edgar Tice, 82, of 6591 S. Grand Ave., Buena Park, received fatal injuries Saturday night when struck by an auto driven by Fred C. Baliad, 36, of Fullerton. The accident took place as Mr. Tice was crossing Grand ave. at Tenth st. in Buena Park. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Orange County hospital. His body was removed to the Renaker mortuary in Buena Park. Rudolph T. Anczos, 32, of 10894 Highway 101, Anaheim, escaped serious injury in a traffic crash Sunday morning with a car driven by Ralph E. Crawford, 25, of Mojave. The accident took place on Santa Ana Canyon four miles east of Yorba bridge. Crawford and Muriel Barnhill, 27, also of Mojave received minor injuries Saturday when his car collided with a Southern Pacific train at the crossing at Placentia ave., southeast of Anaheim. Scott was taken to the Santa Ana Community hospital. Injured in various other accidents were the following: William S. Scott, 21, sailor from San Diego; Peter C. Smith, 18, Newport Beach; Reggie G. Coulsell, 19, Los Angeles; Robert Lee Whiles, 18; and John E. McEwen, 18, both of Montebello; Pfc. Salvador S. Ydarre, 21, of Camp Stoneman; George B. Thurman, 27, Oklahoma City; Harold R. Williams, 24, Parks Air Force Base; Orb Rice, 72, Huntington Park; Wanda June, 19, Long Beach; Mrs. Ruth Lucille Cain, 60, Costa Mesa; Max E. Griener, 29, Orange, and Romaldo Esparza, 28 of Fullerton. In Santa Ana three persons were injured over the weekend. Bernard Peter Phillips, 21, El Toro Marine, suffered cuts on his right elbow when he fell asleep at the wheel of his car at 6:15 March of Dimes Concluded; Goal Reached by JC's "After a disappointingly slow start the Anaheim-Olive March of Dimes drive finally gained momentum in its final days and went over last year's mark with a total, to date, of $2855.28," Dr. Warren Hollingsworth, drive chairman said today. A few contributions are still straggling in, and a final total about $2900 is expected, he said. The annual drive against infantile paralysis got off to a poor start when the elected chairman William Martin, was transferred out of town and Junior Chamber of Commerce President Warren Hollingsworth toook over the job. Following is a breakdown of the total contribution figure: Business corporate and industrial contributions, $229.40; Schools, $690.50; Iron Lung canisters in business establishments, $583.38; Individual March of Dimes cards, $1351.95. Cypress school topped the list of school contributions with $126.60. Kwikset Workers Donate at Bloodmobile Visit The Red Cross Bloodmobile processed 180 blood donors last Friday on its visit to Kwikset Locks, Inc., which has consistently proven itself Orange county's finest and most prolific industrial blood donation source, Joe R. Thompson, blood program recruitment chairman, said today. Mrs. Robert S. Borden headed the canteen force in the absence of Mrs. M. A. Gauer; Mrs. Ben Kaulbars directed the staff aides and Mrs. Afton Reinert was in charge of the nurses aides. Mrs. P. H. Nelson, Blood Program chairman, was in charge of the bloodmobile visit. Mrs. Robert P. Clark, chairman of production for the Anaheim Red Cross chapter, announced today that her division is doing knitting and sewing for the Armed Forces. She said the work may be done at the chapter office in Anaheim city hall, or the materials may be taken out to be done at home. County Planners O.K. 20-Acre Subdivision Site Approval of a 20-acre subdivision planned by J. Earl Talcott of Anaheim was voted by the county planning commission last Friday and the proposal will come into effect. Parks Air Force Base; Orb Rice, 72, Huntington Park; Wanda June, 19, Long Beach; Mrs. Ruth Lucille Cain, 60, Costa Mesa; Max E. Giener, 29, Orange, and Romaldo Esparza, 28 of Fullerton. In Santa Ana three persons were injured over the weekend. Bernard Peter Phillips, 21, El Toro Marine, suffered cuts on his right elbow when he fell asleep at the wheel of his car at 6:15 a.m., Sunday on Santa Ana blvd. His car went over a curb, hit a tree and turned over, being completely demolished. He was taken to the El Toro base dispensary. Philip T. McGallian, 20, and Joy Lee McGallian, 19, both of Tustin, suffered undertermined injuries Saturday evening when a car driven by the former collided with the car of Elmer Jay Durham, 25, 601½ E. First st., Santa Ana, at First and Hathway sts. The two injured were taken to St. Joseph hospital. Two McDonalds, "not farmers," said police, were arrested on drunk driving charges in Santa Ana. Robert Leo McDonald, 33, 2026 S. Garnsey st., was apprehended at Fairview and Sycamore sts., Saturday midnight after he had disregarded a police warning not to attempt to drive his car. "Bud" W. J. McDonald, 27, El Toro Marine, was arrested at S. Main and McFadden sts., Saturday evening. Construction on Freeway Continues With steel supplies now in larger quantity after a shortage forced a near shut-down a few weeks ago, construction of the Santa Ana freeway in that city is now rolling at full speed, and the project is a third complete, it was announced by Dick Nelson, engineer for Winston Bros., contractors. Enough steel is now on hand to last two months, Nelson said, adding that he expected further supplies by April 1 that would complete the 9% milage. U.S. Plans to Aid French in Indochina WASHINGTON (UP)—The United States is considering giving special new aid to help France carry on the fight against a communist conquest in Indochina. State department officials believe that additional assistance—in the form of either dollars or increased military supplies to Indochina—would be sufficient, provided the Chinese communists do not intervene in the Indochina capital. His body was removed to the Renaker mortuary in Buena Park. Rudolph T. Anczos, 32, of 10894 Highway 101, Anaheim, escaped serious injury in a traffic crash Sunday morning with a car driven by Ralph E. Crawford, 25, of Mojave. The accident took place on Santa Ana Canyon four miles east of Yorba bridge. Crawford and Muriel Barnhill, 27, also of Mojave were taken to St. Joseph hospital for treatment of injury. Perry F. Scott, 18, Santa Ana, BURGLAR TAKES $6 Spending a busy, but profiles night, a burglar wearing tennishoes broke into three Santa Ana business establishments over the weekend, and obtained only $6 for his work, Santa Ana police reported. At the Goodyear tire store, 20 S. Main st., he obtained $5 from the safe, the combination of which was obligingly written above the safe door. From the Head Motors agency at 506 E. First st., he got only $1 by ransacking desk drawers. At the George Dunton automobile agency, 810 N. Main st., he got nothing at all. Tennis shoe tracks measuring 11 inches in length were found at each place. Police estimated that meant size 9½ shoes. U.S. Plans to Aid French in Indochina County Planners O.K. 20-Acre Subdivision Site Approval of a 20-acre subdivision planned by J. Earl Talcott of Anaheim was voted by the county planning commission last Friday and the proposal will come before the county supervisors Tuesday for the granting of a permit. Talcott proposed to carve 56 single-residents lots from the track, located near Tustin at 17th st., and La Colina drive. The planning commission has under consideration for subsequent action a proposal to rezone an area of three-hundred acres in the vicinity of Magnolia rd., and Crescent ave., west of Anaheim. The area is now classified as agriculture and is proposed for reclassification for residential use. Also approved by the planners was a 16-unit two story motel to be erected by Kenneth W. Smith on Manchester blvd., at Fullerton ave., in Buena Park. Proposal of the Texas company to drill an oil well near Edwards ave., and Carol dr., on the east side of Buena Park likewise received an O.K. of the planning commission. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were about unchanged. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST (First Grade)— 100s 7.98; 126s 8.20; 150s 8.02; 176s 7.57; 200s 7.05; 220s 6.09; 252s 5.00; 288s 4.52; 344s 4.14. CHOICE (Second Grade)— 126s 7.10; 150s 7.16; 176s 6.91; 200s 6.17; 220s 5.01; 252s 4.16. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOLEN John Cicero Reed, 401 S. Claudina st., reported the theft of both windshield wiper blades and arms from his car which was parked in the rear of the above address recently. ANAHEIM CHAMBER CLOSES MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN Anaheim Chamber of Commerce directors closed their intensive drive for new members at noon today, but the total number of new members was not disclosed. "We'll have complete figures tomorrow," Chairman Dick Gay announced, "and we're sure they will be a welcome surprise to members who have been waiting for the outcome of the drive." WASHINGTON (UP)—The United States is considering giving special new aid to help France carry on the fight against a communist conquest in Indochina. State department officials believe that additional assistance—in the form of either dollars or increased military supplies to Indochina—would be sufficient, provided the Chinese communists do not intervene in the Indochina war as they did in Korea. Should the Chinese reds launch a major assault there, however, it would pose an issue of aid of a different sort—whether the United States and other United Nations would send in troops to help the French and native defense forces or strike directly at communist China itself. What the American government would do in that event is still undecided. The problem of financial assistance has arisen at this time because American studies of France's continuing economic crises have convinced officials here that maintenance of the present forces in Indochina is a heavy drain on the French economy and an important factor in France's long range ability to build up military strength in Europe. The subject is understood to be up for discussion between Secretary of State Acheson and French Foreign Minister Schumann in their London talks. MANILA (UP)—The killer volcano Hibok Hibok is blowing off steam through new cracks in an area on its northwest slope, never before noted for volcanic activity. HONG KONG (UP) — Postage stamps commemorating the Chinese communist occupation of Tibet will be issued next month, the red news agency reported today. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET March of Dimes included; Goal reached by JC’s for a disappointingly slow Anaheim-Olive March of drive finally gained mon in its final days and went last year’s mark with a todate, of $2855.28," Dr. Warlillingsworth, drive chairman, day. New contributions are still ling in, and a final total of $2900 is expected, he said. Annual drive against infantatalysis got off to a poor when the elected chairman, a Martin, was transferred town and Junior Chamber Emerece President Warren Ssworth took over the job. Swing is a breakdown of the contribution figure: Business, te and industrial contribu- $229.40; Schools, $690.55; ung canisters in business ments, $583.38; Individual of Dimes cards, $1351.95. Ess school topped the list of contributions with $126.62. Foreign Ministers Let West Germany Share in Atlantic Pact Planning But Not as Full NATO Member LONDON (UP)—The Big Three foreign ministers met with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer today to tell him that West Germany so far can share in Atlantic pact planning and strategy only as a member of the European Army, not as a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The British, French and American diplomats joined Adenauer at Britain’s foreign office to tell him their answer to the West German parliament’s demand for an equal voice in NATO in exchange for German troops for Western Defense. Meeting here yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman approved a plan outlining relations between the six-nation European Defence Force (EDF). NATO. Today the Big Three meet here with Adenauer to tell him about the plan and get his reactions. Though the peace contract now being negotiated promises Germany eventual NATO membership, the plan approved yesterday would let her participate in NATO decisions for the time being only as a member of the proposed EDC, which will be the controlling body for the projected six-nation European army. Informed sources at Lisbon, Portugal, where the NATO council meets Wednesday, said they believed the plan provides for the whole EDC to have one vote in a joint NATO-EDC policy group. The plan approved by the three foreign ministers was drafted by the NATO council’s deputies for consideration at the Lisbon meeting. By giving Germany a voice Reds Challenge U.N. Rejection Of Russ Choice MUNSAN, Korea (UP)—The communists today challenged All rejection of Russia’s nomination to a neutral inspection commission which would help police a Russian truce. The reds declared to by every standard the Soviet Union qualifies as a neutral. Minutes earlier the communist called off a full dress meeting truce negotiators—just as All delegates prepared to leave Panmunjom to learn whether reds had accepted U.N. terms—a Korean peace conference. There was no explanation. The communists asked for another plenary session at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Red staff officers demanded that the U.N. command explain its rejection to Russia’s nomination. Neutral nation commission would make behind-the-lines inspections during an armistice. The communist argued that Soviet combat forces have Elizabeth Wants Public Functions To Proceed LONDON (UP)—Queen Elizabeth wants public functions connected with Britain's government, trade, charity or arts to take place as scheduled despite mourning for her father, King George VI. The announcement of this by the Lord Chamberlain's office said, however, that "holding of other functions must be left to the discretion of the organizers, who may wish to allow a week or two to elapse before recommending arrangements." A statement issued by Queen Mother Elizabeth yesterday expressed thanks for the "wonderful tributes" to her husband and asked "loyalty and devotion" for their daughter, the new queen. "In the great and lonely station to which she has been called, she will need your protection and your love, the statement, issued from Buckingham Palace, said. "Throughout our married life we have tried, the King and I, to fulfill with all our hearts and all our strength the great task of service that was laid upon us. My only wish now is that I may be allowed to continue the work we sought to do together," the elder Elizabeth said. With the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the queen mother and Princess Margaret spent the weekend at Windsor Castle, where King George was buried Friday. Yesterday they attended a memorial service for him in the parliament's demand for an equal voice in NATO in exchange for German troops for Western Defense. Meeting here yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman approved a plan outlining relations between the six-nation European Defense Community (EDC) and informed sources at Lisbon, Portugal, where the NATO council meets Wednesday, said they believed the plan provides for the whole EDC to have one vote in a joint NATO-EDC policy group. The plan approved by the three foreign ministers was drafted by the NATO council's deputies for consideration at the Lisbon meeting. By giving Germany a voice in NATO decisions, they hope to get her troops for the European army. By keeping the voice partial, they hope to quiet French fears of a rearmed Germany. Other candidates for the six-nation EDC are France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy and Luxembourg. Munger, Ward Hearing Set For Feb. 28 Hearing of a probation plea for Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, 46, and Mrs. Carolyn Munger, 25, convicted of cruel punishment of three young boys at the Ward religious school last Oct. 18, was continued last Friday by Superior Judge Franklin G. West to Feb. 28. The court granted a request by defense attorneys, Lloyd Verry of Fullerton and Claude Watson of Los Angeles, for time in which to refute reports of other cruelties inflicted on children at the school, which was situated near Manchester blvd. on Brookhurst road, northwest of Anaheim. Sgt. Russell Campbell and Deputy Jack McAlery of the sheriffs office testified at the hearing Friday that they had been called to Anahelm police office to interview a boy who said he had been whipped with a belt at the school, and had not received medical attention when ill with mumps. The officers said they had also heard reports of other similar treatment of pupils at the Ward school. There was no explanation. The communists asked for another plenary session at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Red staff officers demanded that the U.N. command explain itsjection to Russia's nomination. The neutral nation commission would make behind-the-lines inspection during an armistice. The communist argued that Soviet combat forces have fought in Korea and that if Russia cannot be considered a neutrals "there would be no neutral nation at all existing in the world." An Allied staff officer replied only: "I note your statement." Soviet experts trained North Korean army before outbreak of war and the reds using Russian-type planes in other war materiel. Saturday an official U.N. spokesman, Brig. Gen. William Nuckols, said both sides agree that each must approve all national nominated to the neutral commission and there is nothing compel the U.N. to say why it poses Russia. Survey of Weather Across Nation By The Associated Press Wind-whipped snow clogged New England transportation day after an all day fall Sunday buried the region under a blanket six to 20 inches deep. The storm took at least five lives and forced the closing of the big Maine turnpike because snowplows couldn't keep up. Street police said between 500 and 100 persons were stranded along the turnpike. About 200 spent night at a Kennebunk gas站 and restaurant. Buses were late. Airline operations was suspended. Several farm homes in Maine, New Hamshire and Vermont were isolated. The Weather Bureau at Bostons predicted Portland, Me., would get between 18 and 20 inches of snow; Montpelier, Vt., and Lbanon, N.H., more than a foot away the fall would range downward. Three Different Autos Take Crack At La Habra Man A traffic accident sent Aniceto Vargas, 22, of La Habra, to the hospital yesterday, but it took three of them to keep him there. Vargas set something of a record by being a traffic casualty three times within a few minutes. It happened this way. He was a passenger in a car driven by Sam C. Hernandez, 22, La Habra, which collided near the county hospital with a car driven by Albert L. Raymond, 50, 807 N. Helena st., Anaheim, early Sunday. Vargas was taken into the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. As he was walking away from the hospital he was struck by a car driven by Charles William Fike, 29, of Brea. Fike stopped his car, got out and ran back to aid Vargas. Then both were struck by another car, driven by Donald T. Richards, 20, of Santa Ana. Vargas was carried back to the hospital that time. He had a compound fracture of the left leg, several broken ribs and lacerations. Fike went to Fullerton General Hospital with a compound fracture of the right leg. News Briefs BETHPAGE, N.Y. (P) — The Navy has released a photograph of the new Grumman Cougar jet fighter which it describes as "much faster" than the Panther jet now being used by Navy and Marine fliers in Korea. RENOVO, Pa. (P) — Experts worked today amid explosive gases trying to cap a huge natural gas well that blew itself out after burning 36 hours. SYDNEY, Australia (P) — Forestry officials report that fire danger is still acute in southeast Australia, where bush blazes in the last two months have killed 17 persons, burned 300 homes and caused more than 22 million dollars damage. WINDSOR, Ont. (P) — Nine thousand workers at the huge Ford of Canada plant struck again last night to back up demands on wages and working conditions. TOKYO (P) — An assistant police inspector testified today he found between 20 and 30 documents containing information on Allied military bases and troops in a room occupied by seven communists. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY The Weather S. Calif.-Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Showers probably becoming general north and west portions Tuesday, snow level near 4000 feet. Between 31 and 34 Reported Dead in British Plane Crash on Sicilian Mt. BURGIO, Sicily (P) — Police reached the wreckage of a British airliner on the side of Sicilian Mt. Rose near here today and reported all aboard were dead. Accounts differed, however, as to whether the toll was 31 or 34. A police captain with the search party said he counted 34 bodies—17 men; 14 women and three children. Previous reports from the crash scene said the dead numbered 31 and the airline operating the chartered craft said it was carrying that number—26 passengers and a crew of five. Many of the victims were reported to be families of British soldiers stationed in Kenya, Britain's East African colony. The plane, a twin-motored Viking, was en route from London to Nairobi, the Kenya capital. The Carabinieri captain commanding the search party said the plane crashed 3600 feet up the mountain, which rises 4500 feet near this little village 10 miles He said the bodies were scattered over a wide area and many were stripped of their clothing, but that the plane did not burn explode and the dead were recognizable. The plane was operated by a charter firm, Hunting Air Transport. It was last heard from late Friday afternoon, an hour before it was due at Malta. Allies Start to Roll in Korea With Large Gains SEOUL, Korea (P)—American Sabre jet pilots, outnumbered more than two to one, damaged two communist MIG jets in a battle high over North Korea today, the Fifth Air Force said. On the ground, an Allied tank infantry task force penetrated deep into the communists' old iron triangle in Central Korea, drove Hoover Committee Plans More Work By Investigating WASHINGTON (UP)—The Citizens committee for the Hoover Report assembled today to mobilize a last-ditch effort at further government reforms before going out of business May 31. Among the committee's major targets are the government's two billion dollar a year medical services, the massive Veterans Administration and the sprawling Department of Agriculture. President Truman sent a message of welcome. He voiced that the committee would push ahead for "greater economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in government operations." The president announced he will recommend further reorganization plans to Congress this year. Of the 37 reorganization plans so far submitted, 28 have been approved and one is pending—the reshuffle of the Internal Revenue Bureau. "There is more that needs to be done, of course, and we are continuing our efforts to effect certain other reorganization recommendations which have great merit," Mr. Truman said. But the American Legion yesterday greeted the committee with a blast at what it called its "fantastic and outdated" proposals to streamline the VA, and Secretary Brannan accused the committee of being "destructively critical" of the Agriculture Department. NATO Committee Reports News LISBON, Portugal (UP) — The North Atlantic Council's temporary council committee of "wise men" reportedly is going to tell its bosses Europe's economy can only support 75 per cent of the 50 or 60 divisions the Atlantic Allies had hoped to raise by 1953. Informed sources said a supplemental report from the committee also would lower air strength targets but would say that naval goals can be fully met. The new report by W. Averell Harriman and representatives of the 11 other North Atlantic Councils. Parliament Ratifies Profit Sharing Plan CAIRO (U.P.)—The Arab News Agency reports that Iraq's parliament has ratified a new 50-50 profit-sharing agreement with the British-controlled Iraq Petroleum Company but that three opposition parties have called a public strike to protest the pact. The agreement, an agency dispatch said, was ratified with only one dissenting vote and three abstentions by the Senate yesterday. The Chamber of Deputies approved it earlier over minor opposition. Iraq, a neighbor of Iran and Saudi Arabia, is in the heart of the rich Middle East oil belt. The petroleum company is owned jointly by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company, whose Iranian holdings were nationalized last year, and American, French and Dutch interests. MANILA (P.)—Philippines troops killed 16 communist-led Hukks in skirmishes on Luzon island Sunday night and Monday, the Defense Department reported. One soldier was listed as killed. DAMASCUS (P.)—The Syrian government today banned the Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram, charging it fabricated false stories about Syria and its government. 14-YEAR-OLD YOUTH DIES James Thomas Rees died at his home, 707 S. Philadelphia st., Friday, at the age of 14 years. He was born in Anaheim. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis T. Rees, two sisters, Barbara and Betty and a grandmother, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, all of Anaheim. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars at 10 a.m. Tuesday.