anaheim-gazette 1952-02-20

Vacancy Two seats on the county board of supervisors will be open in this year's elections. George Hart gives the lowdown in his column "County Comment." Please see Page 4 today. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Capacity Crowd Expected at Retail Breakfast A capacity crowd, the largest in Retail division of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce history, is expected to attend the division's breakfast meeting tomorrow at 7:30 a.m., in Dorothy Wade's cafe. At noon today, 60 reservations had been made with the Chamber for breakfast. The cafe's capacity is 72. Twenty new members of the Chamber, who joined during the just-completed membership drive, will be introduced as new members of the Retail division. On the program are talks by Dean Carson, president of Cross-Town Buslines, Inc., who will discuss a proposed bus service for this city; by Walter Swanberger, division chairman, who will report on the February Dollar Day sales and plans for the Spring Opening; by Ray Reafsnyder, chairman of the Off Street Parking committee, who will discuss the problems of his committee and their possible solutions; by Oscar Solter, who will give a factual dis- Town Buslines, Inc., who will discuss a proposed bus service for this city; by Walter Swanberger, division chairman, who will report on the February Dollar Day sales and plans for the Spring Opening; by Ray Reafsnyder, chairman of the Off Street Parking committee, who will discuss the problems of his committee and their possible solutions; by Oscar Solter, who will give a factual discussion of the advantages of keeping Anaheim stores open Friday nights and Saturday nights; Vera Auest will disclose the details of a new "Welcome to Anaheim" program. At 6:30 p.m., tomorrow, directors of the Chamber will gather in the Steak House at Knott's Berry Farm for a windup dinner celebrating the successful conclusion of a whirlwind membership drive that netted 70 new members. The figure is 149 per cent of the drive's goal of 47 new members. Following the dinner, the regular directors' meeting will be held. More Snow, Winds Strike Midwest Halting Travel By The Associated Press More snow and strong winds struck midwest areas today, virtually halting travel in some areas. South Dakota appeared the hardest hit by the heavy snow, with nearly all highway travel halted. But moderate to heavy falls hit the already snow-covered areas of North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Temperatures generally were above zero in the snow belt. But it was sub-zero in parts of the northern Rocky mountain region. The new fall at Pierre, S. D., measured 12 inches. Strong winds whipped up huge drifts in many parts of the snow belt. The blizzard which hit South Dakota yesterday was the third of the winter JAMES B. GRIFFITH (Assistant Cashier) JONES W. HEDDENS (Assistant Manager) Local Bankers Acquire New Titles As Security Buys Anaheim Bank Directors of Security-First National bank have elected R. Foster Lamm as vice president and James B. Griffith as assistant cashier, George M. Wallace, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, announced today. Lamm, president, and Griffith, cashier, of The Southern County Bank with offices in Anaheim, Artesia, Buena Park and El Monte, will both remain active in this area. The Southern County Bank has been purchased by Security-First National, effective Feb. 21, and the four offices will be operated as Security branches beginning Feb. 23. Bernard W. Jordan will be manager and Jones W. Heddens assistant manager at the new Anaheim branch of the Security-First National. Jordan, a native of Missouri and a veteran of considerable bank-ing experience in that state, been with The Southern County Bank since 1950. He is a member of the Anaheim Rotary club, Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus, and is active in the Community Chest and Red Cross. Heddens was born in Charl City, Ia., and attended high school and business college there. He started his financial career at Charles City. He joined The Southern County Bank in 1950 and is active in the Masons and the Elks.* Future Farmer From Anaheim Wins Fair Honors Robert Van Dyke, Future Farmer from Anaheim Union high school, yesterday won six honors with five animals entered in the Junior Livestock division of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival at Indio. He brought home three first place ribbons, two second place ribbons and a reserve championship. Temperatures generally were above zero in the snow belt. But it was sub-zero in parts of the northern Rocky mountain region. The new fall at Pierre, S. D., measured 12 inches. Strong winds whipped up huge drifts in many parts of the snow belt. The blizzard which hit South Dakota yesterday was the third of the winter season. Minneapolis reported a fresh fall of seven inches, making a total of 12 inches on the ground while there were 17 inches on the ground at St. Cloud, Minn. Freezing rain and sleet pelted other areas of the midwest. The wet belt extended over Southern Wisconsin, lower Michigan and extreme north parts of Illinois and Indiana. Showers hit areas from Indiana and Ohio southward to the gulf. A few rain and snow showers were reported in the Northwest Pacific states. Fair weather prevailed in most of the Eastern states. New England continued to dig out from one of the worst snow storms in years. The week end storm was blamed for some 30 deaths. It was mild again today in the southeast. NEW YORK (P)—Former undersecretary of state Sumner Welles has been elected president of Freedom House to succeed the late Robert P. Patterson. BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (P)—A pre-dawn attempt to burn down the quarters of the U.S. Information Service in the middle of downtown Belgrade was prevented today by the early arrival of a Yugoslav employee. Izaak Waltons To Nominate Members Tonight Nomination of officers for 1952 is scheduled at 7:30 this evening by Santa Ana chapter, Izaak Walton League, at a meeting in Santa Ana community clubhouse. Nomintions will be reported for six staff offices it was stated by Elmer Christensen, chairman of the nominating committee. Annual election is scheduled at the meeting March 19, and installation ceremonies will be conducted at the annual Ladies Night meeting April 16. Neil D. Minter, West Orange rancher, has served as president of the chapter during the past year, with Deputy County Clerk Perry Maynard as secretary. A motion picture, "Green Blazes," in sound and color, will show the speedboat steeple chase at Cypress Gardens. Fla., as a part of tonight's program. Lawrence Barnett will show color movies of Orange County Outboard club activities, including a recent trip to San Felipe. Coffee and doughnuts will be served at the close of the meeting. SACRAMENTO (P)—The state toll bridge authority today asked Governor Warren to allow the legislature to consider paying back to the counties of Northern California money spent for operating and maintaining the San Francisco-Oakland bay bridge since 1939. Robert Van Dyke, Future Farmer from Anaheim Union high school, yesterday won six honors with five animals entered in the Junior Livestock division of the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival at Indio. He brought home three first place ribbons, two second place ribbons and a reserve championship. In the Junior Dairy division, he two heifers took first and second place and one of them won reserve champion of the entire dairy show. In the Beef division, judged under the American system, he won a first place in the 800 pound over division, and a first and second place in the less than 700 pound division. In the 800 pound category, his steer competed with 20 others and in the 700 pound class with 46 steers. Tomorrow, Kenneth Van Dyke Robert's brother, will enter one heifer in the open dairy division against entries of commercial dairymen. If he wins, according to Avon Carlson, Anaheim FFA advisor, it will mark a new departure in the annals of Future Farmer showing in Southland fairs. OPTIMISTS TO MEET Dr. Brockway D. Roberts, program chairman, will present the subject "Facts for Men—Seven Life Savers" at 7 p.m. tomorrow when Anaheim Optimists meet in Mother's Kitchen for their regular dinner meeting. Current issue of the Optimist Safety Bulletin, "Your Brake, Their Break," went in the mails this week. President Harwood Larson spoke on the safety campaign before the San Clemente Optimists Monday night. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET per ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1952 GOP Heads See Anti-Truman Omen in New York Election NEW YORK (UP)—GOP leaders saw an anti-Truman omen today as a Republican won a Democratic House seat in the first Congressional election of this presidential year. Former Republican Congressman Robert Tripp Ross polled 17,300 votes yesterday to 11,442 for Demrocatic city councilman Hugh Quinn. The special election to fill a vacant seat was held in New York state's Fifth Congressional district, composing part of the New York City borough of Queens. Hailing Ross' 5858 margin of victory, Republican National Chairman Guy George Gabrielson said in Washington: "This significant Republican victory in a Democrat stronghold reflects the determination of voters elsewhere to replace Trumanism with sound, honest government, competent to achieve peace and preserve our freedoms." Ross' victory was hailed by Rep. Leonard W. Hall of New York, chairman of the Republican Congressional committee, as "the handwriting on the wall for the Truman administration." Ranking Democratic leaders did not comment. Quinn, who campaigned on local issues, had refused to link himself with the Democratic administration and he refrained from pledging support to President Truman. He also announced he would not accept support from the Democratic National committee. Tin Can Beach' Proposed Site For State Park Acquisition of the 3½-mile strip of Bolsa-Chica between Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach by the state for park purposes, was proposed in a $220,000 purchase. ‘Tin Can Beach’ Proposed Site For State Park Acquisition of the 3½-mile strip of Bolsa-Chica between Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach by the state for park purposes, was proposed in a $220,000 purchase offer from the state division of beaches and parks, received yesterday by the title owners. The section is now known as “tin can beach” because its maintenance has been abandoned and campers have littered it since the army turned it back to the Bolsa Land company, original owners after occupying it as an artillery post during World War II. Three years ago the land company dissolved and the land property was distributed among individuals and corporations. At that time the owners united in offering to lend their interests to the county, to be used by the county as a matching value for state funds to be used in purchasing the property as a beach park. The appraisal price of the property was $440,000. The state’s present offer of $220,000 cash contains the provision that the owners would retain the mineral rights. A portion of the area is under lease to an oil company which used it as a base for slant drilling into a tide-land oil pool off snore. The drilling would not be interrupted by an establishment of a state park there. Officers Refuse to Comment on Report Of Flying Saucers TOKYO (UP)—Air Force officers here and in Korea today refused to comment on a report that B-29 bomber crewmen saw strange looking globes over North Korea the night of Jan. 29. Far East Air Forces Headquarters in Tokyo, which directs B-29 bombarders did not comment. Quinn, who campaigned on local issues, had refused to link himself with the Democratic administration and he refrained from pledging support to President Truman. He also announced he would not accept support from the Democratic National committee. Ross charged in the campaign that Quinn was afraid to run on a pro-Truman platform because of the tenor of the times. The Fifth district—laid out in 1944—elected a Democratic Congressman three out of four times before yesterday’s election. Also, it usually went Democratic for local officials. But it has voted Republican for president, senator and governor. The district is heavily Democratic in enrollment—66,000 Democrats to 34,000 Republicans on the basis of 1951 figures. Ross was elected to a two-year term in Congress in 1946 in the Republican upsurge. Low Bid by LA Firm Turns Out To Be Too Low Attempt of a Los Angeles painting firm, Gayton and Leiher, to withdraw their low bid for the painting of 27 buildings at the county hospital was refused yesterday by the board of supervisors, who will demand that the firm carry out its contract. The low bid of $7300 contained a “miscalculation,” the firm stated in asking to withdraw. Other bids on the job ranged up to $23,000. The recommendation of hospital officials that the Los Angeles firm be permitted to withdraw was rejected by the supervisors when the next low bidder, a Santa Barbara firm, also requested withdrawal of its bid, $8210. Bids on the contract to build the proposed geriatrics building MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 29—ROUTS 144 PATIENTS. Rattendant was believed 144 patients routed early blaze destroyed the main Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower small Representative Prices by Six SUNKIST (First Grade)—100s 8.65; 126s 8.45; 150s 176s 7.92; 200s 7.36; 220s 252s 4.86; 288s 4.19; 344s CHOICE (Second Grade)—126s 7.80; 150s 7.58; 176s 200s 6.57; 220s 5.49; 252s 288s 3.55; 344s 3.45. Colorado River Santa Ana, Re Water from the Colorado river being purchased by the flood control district will continue to flow down the Santa Ana river regardless of protest from the range county water district. The county supervisors reject the water district plea that water be shut off until the end of the rainy season because of the danger of waste. The river channel sub-surface is already so saturated from heavy rains of a few weeks and the added flow down river, that there is risk of helium leakage. Comment on Report Of Flying Saucers TOKYO (AP)—Air Force officers here and in Korea today refused to comment on a report that B-29 bomber crewmen saw strange looking globes over North Korea the night of Jan. 29. Far East Air Forces Headquarters in Tokyo, which directs B-29 bomber operations in Korea, would issue no statement on the latest version of flying saucers. Asked if pilots of night fighters or B-26 light bombers had seen the objects, a Fifth Air Force spokesman in Korea said: "To affirm or deny it would put us in the position of discussing it and we cannot discuss it." An Air Force spokesman in Washington said B-29 crewmen reported they sighted the objects over Wonsan on the Korean east coast and over Sunchon in west central Korea. The crewmen told their superiors, the spokesman said, that the globes were about three feet in diameter, generally light orange in color with an occasional change to a bluish tint. The airmen said the objects stayed with a B-29 over Wonsan about five minutes and flew with a B-29 over Sunchon for about one minute. BAGS CONFUSE BURGLAR Police in Santa Ana today were puzzled by the strange behavior of a burglar who pried his way into the home of Joseph C. Tourville, 1314 W. Tenth st., Santa Ana, during the family's absence. Tourville reported that the burglar took a canvas bag containing $300 in cash from a bureau drawer, but did not molest three other similar bags of cash in the same drawer. WASHINGTON (AP) — President Truman's request for blanket extension of some 60 war powers that may run out on him soon got a "make haste with caution" rating today in Congress. URUAPAN, Mexico (AP)—Mexico's husky infant volcano celebrated its ninth birthday with a shower of stones and ash, heavy rains of a few weeks and the added flow down the river, that there is risk of he Robert Kennon Overthrows Might Of Earl Long NEW ORLEANS (AP)—Robin F. Kennon, a 49-year-old county judge, overthrew the political might of Gov. Earl K. Long in landslide victory for governor Louisiana. Kennon handed the Long force their worst defeat since the late Huey P. (Kingfish) Long was beaten for governor in his first attempt in 1924. Kennon's victory in yesterday Democratic primary, equivalent election, was over former state District Judge Carlos G. Spat (pronounced spate) of Rouge, whom Gov. Long had picked to be his successor. The state constitution bars the governor from succeeding himself. His four-year term expires in May. Unofficial returns from 1518 the state's 2113 precincts earlier today showed: Kennon 358,139. Spaht 209,441. During his campaign Kennon spoke out strongly against renouncing of President Truman. He an early morning interview today Kennon said, "I am going to make haste slowly on national affairs. I think the policy of the Democratic party in Louisiana should be to watch developments and move along with the developments in other states." Louisiana, along with Mississippi pl., Alabama and South Carolina cast their electoral votes in 1946 for the states' rights tickets against Mr. Truman. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Cloudy and cool tonight and Thursday. Intermittent very light rain over west portion, beginning late today or Thursday. ARY 20, 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 80 EDIA, Pa., Feb. 20—INSTITUTION FIRE ROUTS 144 PATIENTS, KILLS ONE—a woman attendant was believed burned to death and 144 patients routed early today when a $400,000 wyn training school, a private institution for mentally retarded patients. A woman maid was awakened and last was seen at one of the upper floor windows—(Associated Press, Wine MEDIA, Pa., Feb. 29—INSTITUTION FIRE ROUTS 144 PATIENTS, KILLS ONE—a woman attendant was believed burned to death and 144 patients routed early today when a $400,000 blaze destroyed the main dormitory in the Elwyn training school, a private institution for mentally retarded patients. A woman maid was awakened and last was seen at one of the upper floor windows.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Citrus Market Bunkist Growers, Inc., reported may all auction markets California oranges were lower small sizes. Representative Prices by Size: NICKIST (First Grade)— 8.65; 126s 8.45; 150s 8.24; 7.92; 200s 7.36; 220s 6.04; 4.88; 288s 4.19; 344s 3.71. DICE (Second Grade)— 7.80; 150s 7.58; 176s 7.22; 6.57; 220s 5.49; 252s 4.14; 3.55; 344s 3.45. Warren Picks Political Showcase in Deciding to Enter Wisconsin Primary SACRAMENTO (AP)—Gov. Earl Warren of California picked a midwestern political showcase for himself in deciding to enter the Wisconsin primary April 1. His supporters concede that it involves some risk, but that in a sense the governor has nothing to lose in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. It is evident that Warren, who makes political moves with seasoned caution, is convinced he has a good chance in the Badger state. He will go up against Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio, former Gov. Harold E. Stassen of Minnesota and a late Senator Dugald A. MacArthur, who has said he is not a candidate. He will have strong support of LaFollette progressives and Republicans who'd like to see Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower get the nomination. Eisenhower is not an active candidate. The California governor calls himself a Progressive Republican. He feels that Wisconsin is a state where his policies will draw a favorable response in a direct test with the other presidential hopefuls. Warren has made it plain he does not intend to conduct a nation-wide pre-convention drive for delegates. He may go into Oregon later on, but that's all. Colorado River Water to Flow Down Santa Ana, Regardless of Protest Water from the Colorado river purchased by the county control district will continue down the Santa Ana river, regardless of protest from the Orchard county water district. The county supervisors rejected water district plea that the be shut off until the end of rainy season because of danger of waste. The river channel sub-surface ready so saturated from the rays rains of a few weeks ago the added flow down the that there is risk of heavy runoff in event of another storm, the water district contends. Some of the present flow is also being lost, it was also stated. Supervisor R. J. McFadden of Placentia denied that there is any waste of the water now being purchased. It is sinking under ground at spreading grounds near Yorba, he said, having checked conditions Monday. No water is going as far down the river as Chapman bridge as claimed, McFadden said. The river sands do not become saturated he declared, in disputing the risk of waste runoff from future storms. Supervisor Willard Smith of Orange and chairman Willis Warner of Huntington Beach supported McFadden's statements. Smith said that water in the lower end of the basin originated principally from Santa Ana. Robert Kennon Overthrows Might of Earl Long W ORLEANS (AP)—Robert Kennon, a 49-year-old country Robert Kennon overthrows Might of Earl Long NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Robert Kennon, a 49-year-old country man, overthrew the political leadership of Gov. Earl K. Long in a split victory for governor of Indiana. Kennon handed the Long forces worst defeat since the late 1920s. P. (Kingfish) Long was chosen for governor in his first term in 1924. Kennon's victory in yesterday's democratic primary, equivalent to Clinton, was over former state judge Carlos G. Spaht (bounced spate) of Kentucky, whom Gov. Long handily to be his successor. The constitution bars the governor from succeeding himself. Four-year term expires in May. Official returns from 1518 of state's 2113 precincts early showed: Kennon 358,139; Mcuttrick 209,441. Kennon his campaign Kennon about strongly against renomination of President Truman. In early morning interview today he said, "I am going to make slowly on national affairs." The policy of the Democracy in Louisiana should watch developments and along with the development other states." Indiana, along with Mississippi and South Carolina, their electoral votes in 1948 were states' rights ticket Mr. Truman. The river sands do not become saturated he declared, in disputing the risk of waste runoff from future storms. Supervisor Willard Smith of Orange and chairman Willis Warner of Huntington Beach supported McFadden's statements. Smith said that water in the lower end of the basin originated principally from Santiago creek and down river points. In that area it cannot perculate underground because of a sub-surface clay cap, he said. Warner remarked that the supervisors are "interested in putting water underground, rather than wait until after the rainy season when it would be diverted from the channel by the Anaheim Union Co., and the Santa Ana Valley Irrigation Co. If the water district wishes to allow the water it buys to be diverted, that's the water district's business, Warner said. Other supervisors said they had no objection to diversion of the water during the dry months by the water companies which have an arrangement with the water district by which they pay the water district the amounts they save in pumping costs by diverting the Colorado river water into their channels. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)—A strike by municipal railway workers tied up the city's entire transit system today at 5 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP)—Senators probing for any subversive influences on U.S. policies in the Far East turned today to the role played by Alger Hiss in postwar planning for the state department. Council to Receive Oil Lease Bids Anaheim city council will receive and open bids for leasing of city property for underground mineral rights tonight at 8 p.m. Two leases are to be considered, one to cover Anaheim streets and alleys, the other to include parcels of city property such as the city's parks, equipment yard, etc. Bids were previously opened for leasing of city property in the northern part of Anaheim, and Steele Petroleum Co. was the only bidder. Other matters to be considered are Planning commission recommendations on annexations. The Placentia ave. and Ball rd. annexations may come up for council action. WASHINGTON (AP)—A special master appointed by the Supreme court in the California submerged lands case called for evidence today on how to define the boundaries of bays, harbors and channels.