anaheim-gazette 1952-02-21

Sure Shot "The Governor of California is the surest shot to win for the GOP next November." That's what realistic Drew Pearson says about Earl Warren. It is a good story. Please see Page 4. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Council Buys Courthouse Site; Oil Lease Action Set for Today The Anaheim City Council at a meeting last night announced purchase of 10 lots of land on the north side of Los Angeles st. at Homer st. to be used as the site of a municipal court building. The cost of the property was $14,500 and the deal is now in escrow. The city paid $6,000 down. The location of the new court building is roughly across the street from the northwest corner of La Palma park, just east of the junction of Los Angeles and Spadra (Highway 101). The court buildings will face La Palma park across Los Angeles st. The property was purchased from Melvin F. Stevens and Nina M. Stevens. The Steele Petroleum Co., now drilling an oil well in the north-end industrial area of Anaheim, was the only bidder on sub-surface mineral rights to city owned Troy Proctor Ordered to Face Jury March 24 Ministers in Closed Door Study Period LISBON, Portugal (UP)—The 14 Atlantic foreign ministers met behind closed doors today for an up-to-the-moment study of the Russian problem. A spokesman said U.S. Secretary of State Acheson and his colleagues heard and thrashed over top-level reports on the Soviet Union and its latest policies toward the free world. Earlier, Allied defense ministers in less than one hour approved a military committee report calling for 50 to 60 divisions to be in the field by the end of 1952. The report now goes to the council. There the full-dress as-be scaled down 12 per cent defense ministers must settle a conflict between the Allied chiefs of staff and W. Averell Harriman's temporary council committee. The committee says the 1954 target of 100 divisions on active duty or in immediate reserve must sembly of foreign, finance and because the European economies cannot afford the full goal. Troy Proctor Ordered to Face Jury March 24 Once successful in avoiding trial, Troy Proctor, 48, of Newport Beach today was ordered to face a jury in Superior court March 24 on a charge of murdering his common-law wife, Mrs. Dorothy Schindler, 37, last Aug. 25. The trial date was set today by Judge Robert Gardner in Santa Ana when Proctor was arraigned on a bench warrant. The warrant was issued when Proctor could not be located after the fourth district court of appeals had reversed Judge K. E. Morrison's earlier dismissal of the murder charge against Proctor. Judge Morrison had ruled that the preliminary evidence against Proctor, based chiefly on the coroner's death certificate showing death caused by external violence, was not sufficient to hold him for trial. District Attorney James L. Davis appealed from the ruling and the higher court reversed the trial court, reinstating the murder charge against Proctor, who had meanwhile gone to Phoenix, Ore. When Proctor learned that he was wanted in Santa Ana he returned and surrendered himself at the county jail. He was accompanied today by his attorney O. A. Jacobs and entered the plea of not guilty. The prosecution said that Mrs. Schindler died as the result of a beating allegedly given her by Proctor in their apartment in Newport Beach following a drinking party in a neighboring apartment where they quarreled over another man. Sub-Zero Blasts tion, which had been recommended by the Planning Commission on Feb. 4, will receive further checking by the city since it was found some of the original descriptions contained in the proposal were faulty. The area roughly borders Anaheim on the south from Vermont st. southward to (and including) Ball rd., on the east by Placentia ave., and on the west by Palm st. Last night the council received a proposal from the Planning Commission calling for annexation of territory on the southeast. The area is bounded generally by Center st. (Anaheim-Olive rd.), on the north to Placentia ave. to E. Santa Ana st. It goes westward on Santa Ana to S. East st.; southward along East st. to Vermont st., thence westward to the present city limit. Council action will be taken at a later meeting. The Anaheim City Council last night authorized the transfer of a police officer-guard from the school crossing at Palm and Broadway to a station at Center and East. Traffic and pedestrian surveys by the Police department showed that young children were crossing the unguarded intersection at Center and East at a point where vehicle traffic speed is above normal. At the Palm and Broadway intersection there is a four-way traffic signal to control pedestrians and vehicles. In addition, it was found older children use the Palm-Broadway crossing. Highway Dept. Asks Freeway Bids SACRAMENTO (CNS) — The State Division of Highways today called for bids on grading and surfacing on the Santa Ana Freeway, between a quarter of a mile west of Los Angeles st. and Orangewood ave. The department's call also included a request for construction of a reinforced concrete box girder separating structure and a re-scaled down 12 per cent defense ministers must settle a conflict between the Allied chiefs of staff and W. Averell Harriman's temporary council committee. The committee says the 1954 target of 100 divisions on active duty or in immediate reserve must sembly of foreign, finance and because the European economies cannot afford the full goal. The military wants to keep the 100 division target, planning production so that many divisions could be armed and supported. Meanwhile, the top military and financial brains of the North Atlantic Treaty Orangization (NATO) were hard at work on the problems of how defensive air bases can be strung across Europe before the 1952 building season is lost. Busline Owner Rev Bus Service Plans Possibility of the start of a bus service within the city limits of Anaheim in the very near future was indicated by Dean Carson, head of the Cross-Town Bus lines, when he spoke at the breakfast meeting of the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at Dorothy-Wade cafe this morning. Carson has plans for applying to the state for a franchise to operate a line from Placentia through La Jolla to Anaheim. This procedure takes from 30 to 90 days. However, he said that with city approval, he would be able to commence the bus service within the city limits in a short time. Carson has purchased new buses and had one on exhibit outside the cafe. A number of those at the breakfast accepted Carson's invitation to ride over the proposed bus route here. Tentative plans call for a 15 cent charge for adults and 10 cents for school children within the city limits, with a higher charge for travel in other dis- The prosecution said that Mrs. Schindler died as the result of a beating allegedly given her by Proctor in their apartment in Newport Beach following a drinking party in a neighboring apartment where they quarreled over another man. Sub-Zero Blasts Hit Parts of U.S. (By The Associated Press) Sub-zero blasts hit the snow-covered and storm-battered areas of the upper midwest today as cold weather spread over wide parts of the mid-continent. The icy weather extended over Montana, the Dakotas and parts of Minnesota. The fresh blast of cold air pushed across the central Mississippi and Ohio river valleys. Early morning readings in the sub-zero belt ranged from —10 at Havre, Mont., to —1 at Rapid City, S. D. Winds had diminished and snow stopped over the Dakotas and Minnesota, but highway travel in many areas was slowed after a three-day storm of snow, rain and sleet. Light snow fell today from New York northward and westward through the Great Lakes region, with flurries over Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Rain and snow showers were reported in parts of California, Nevada and Oregon. Rain hit the central Atlantic coast area. Mild weather continued along the Gulf Coast and in the far southwest. Readings were around seasonal levels in other parts of the country. SACRAMENTO (CNS) — The State Division of Highways today called for bids on grading and surfacing on the Santa Ana Freeway, between a quarter of a mile west of Los Angeles st. and Orangewood ave. The department's call also included a request for construction of a reinforced concrete box girder separating structure and a reinforced concrete box girder overcrossing at Katella ave. Estimated cost of the project is $900,000. Churchill Defends 'Free Rides' in U.S. LONDON (UP)—Prime Minister Churchill stoutly denies he did wrong by accepting free rides on steamships and trains during his January visit to the United States and Canada. He said yesterday in the House of Commons, "the gifts and services of the Cunard (steamship) company, as well as those of the United States and Canadian railways, were not to ministers but to the British taxpayers." Conservative supporters backed him up with loud cheers. He was hitting back at opposition charges that he failed in his duty by "acceptance of gifts from commercial undertakings." Laborite Col. G. E. C. Wigg had said that Churchill should have declined free trips. If the companies wished "to relieve the British taxpayers," he added, "there is nothing to prevent them making an anonymous contribution to the treasury." County Accepts Settlement Claim Orange county whittled off three-fourths of its $200,000 claim against the federal government for wartime occupancy of the county airport, south of Santa Ana, and accepted a settlement of $53,603.74, it was disclosed today. Exact claim of the county was $199,438, based upon use of the field by the Army Air Force, when it was known as Sapta Ana Army airdrome. Buildings were damaged and the runways also were impaired by operation of heavy planes, the county claimed. The Civil Aeronautics Administration, however, reported that its investigation showed no damage to the understructure of the landing strips. It offered the $53,-603.74 to cover costs of resurfacing the landing strips and other repairs and improvements at the airport. The supervisors accepted the offer, and instructed the road department to supervise the resurfacing of the runways. ANAHEIM GAZETTE EST. 1870 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1952 Ministers in closed Door Study Period ON, Portugal (AP)—The 14 foreign ministers met closed doors today for an e-moment study of the problem. Keesman said U.S. Secretary Acheson and his colleague and thrashed over reports on the Soviet and its latest policies to free world. Allied defense ministers than one hour approved a committee report calling 60 divisions to be in the end of 1952. Report now goes to the There the full-dress asl down 12 per cent be-ministers must settle a con-ween the Allied chiefs of W. Averell Harriman's city council committee. Committee says the 1954 100 divisions on active immediate reserve must foreign, finance and de- European economiesford the full goal. CHATHAM, Mass., Feb. 21—RESCUED—Second Mate Willard F. Fahrner holds his frost bitten hands as a Coast Guardsman guides him to the side of the cutter Yakutat after his tanker, Fort Mercier, cracked and broke in a raging sea off Cape Cod.—(U. S. Coast Guard photo via Associated Press Wirephoto) Crewmen Force Captain Off Ship Throwing Tradition to Storms BOSTON (AP)—A Coast Guard officer told last night how crewmen of the severed Fort Mercer threw tradition to the storms by forcing their ailing skipper to jump for safety despite his plight off Chatham, Mass., last Monday: Two commercial tugs today were towing the stern half of the Fort Merver with 13 seamen aboard toward Block island at Dentist Up for Izaak Walton President Post Nomination of Dr. Perry David Santa Ana dentist, as new president of the Santa Ana chapter Izaak Walton league, for 1952, to gether with nominations for other offices and the board of directors shared interest with sound color movies of exciting outboard steeple-chasing, at the chapter meeting last night. Santa Ana Community club house was jammed by "Ikes" for the meeting, which ended as usual with the serving of doughnut and coffee. Election of the slate nominated last night will take place March 19, and officers will be installed at the annual Ladies Night meeting April 16. Dr. Davis will succeed Neil D. Minter, West Orange rancher, head of the chapter. Other nominations were: Henry Waite and John W. Martin, Jr., vice-presidents; George E. Hart, secretary; Arthur M. Swenson, membership secretary; Claude Epp, treasurer; Warren McCarty, John R. Sargen and A. E. Stewart, directors. Crewmen Force Captain Off Ship Throwing Tradition to Storms BOSTON (AP)—A Coast Guard officer told last night how crewmen of the severed Fort Mercer threw tradition to the storms by forcing their ailing skipper to jump for safety despite his plea he be the last to leave the wreck. The story was told in Portland, Me., by Cmdr. Joseph Naab of the Coast Guard cutter Yukatat which plucked the skipper, F. C. C. Paetzel, 48, of Houston, Tex., and three other crewmen from the Fort Mercer's bow. Other developments in the disaster of the two tankers which broke in halves during a storm One Owner Reveals Anaheim Service Plans at Breakfast City of the start of a bus within the city limits of on the very near future dated by Dean Carson, the Cross-Town Bus lines, spoke at the breakfast of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Com-Dorothy-Wade cafe this week plans for applying for a franchise to opline from Placentia to Jolla to Anaheim. Dure takes from 30 to However, he said that approval, he would be commence the bus service city limits in a short time purchased new bus one on exhibit outside A number of those at last accepted Carson's no ride over the pro-route here. Plans call for a 15 day for adults and 10 school children within limits, with a higher travel in other dis- the business people. Plans were announced for the annual Spring opening March 7, an event in which Anaheim stores display their latest Spring merchandise and invite the people of the community to be their guests. Chairman Walter Swanberger and others reported that the recent Dollar Days sponsored by the Retail Division were highly successful. Vera Auest told of plans being made for afternoon teas to be held as a welcome to new feminine residents of Anaheim. She reported that the idea originated with Dorothy Parker and that organizations already contacted had promised whole-hearted support. The teas will be held monthly, and prizes will be awarded. All new women residents will be invited to be guests at the parties. Ray Reafsnyder reported on off-street parking and said that in many instances, shoppers are finding it difficult to park on city lots because of all-day parking by others. As the result of a motion by Oscar Solter, the members voted off Chatham, Mass., last Monday: Two commercial tugs today were towing the stern half of the Fort Merver with 13 seamen aboard toward Block island at three knots—about the speed of a leisurely walk. The Coast Guard cutter Eastwind was scheduled to dock this fornooon at Castle Island, South Boston, with the last three of 21 survivors from the stern of the Fort Mercer. A Coast Guard inquiry into the Fort Mercer disaster was set to get underway in Boston at 10 a.m. Crewmen of the tanker Pendleton fold an inquiry board yesterday that in several respects the vessels' equipment was in poor order. Both halves of the Pendleton are hard aground. "The bow of the Fort Mercer was sunk by Coast Guard gunfire last night to eliminate what was considered "a menace to navigation." Find Local Woman Dead in Home The body of Mrs. Rose Laduke, 67, apparently dead of a heart attack, was found at her home, 615 S. Helena st., at 4:40 p.m. yesterday by Anaheim police officers who investigated a call by a neighbor lady. Deputy Coroner Roger Burnham responded to a call from the local police station and pronounced Mrs. Laduke dead. The time of her death was not established exactly, but she had last been seen by Mrs. Bertha May Lovett of 62 S. Helena st. and Mrs. Gertrude Walton Turner of 617 S. Helena st. Tuesday evening. They told police they became alarmed at Mrs. Laduke's failure to appear outside the house and tried the front door. Finding it locked they looked there again. Dr. Davis will succeed Neil D. Minter, West Orangé rancher, and head of the chapter. Other nominations were: Henry Walte and John W. Martin, Jr., vice-presidents; George E. Hart, secretary; Arthur M. Swenson, membership secretary; Claude Epp, treasurer; Warren McCarty, John R. Sargen and A. E. Stewart, directors. Allies Tell Reds Why They Halted Russia Choice MUNSAN, Korea (AP)—The U.N. command told the communist today Russia's "record of past participation in Korea" bars the Soviet Union-as a neutral fit to help police a Korean truce. Simultaneously general headquarters in Tokyo warned that every step forward in truce talks "will be followed by a step backward until Moscow is convinced that the final decision for Korea must be made without further delay." An information bulletin compiled from "voice of U.N. command broadcasts" declared: "It seems to be your plan to raise two additional disputes to take the place of every one that has been settled." "Like the hydra-headed monster of mythology, there will be new entanglements following every settlement just as long as the Kremlin thinks there is still something to gain by prolonging the talks." At Panmunjom, an Allied spokesman said U.N. reasons for rejecting Russia were "clear, co-gent and irrefutable." He did not spell out the reasons. Col. Don Darrow said the U.N. command would reject the nomination of any nation "in close proximity to Korea" or any nation which had "a record of past participation in Korea." A red staff officer said the U.N. reasons were not satisfactory. Y Accepts Payment Claim County whittled off of its $200,000 claim fedral government occupancy of the port, south of Santa Reception a settlement of it was disclosed today. Am of the county was used upon use of the Army Air Force, when as Sapta Ana Army buildings were damageways also were im-operation of heavy county claimed. Aeronautics Adminishever, reported that dam showed no dam understructure of the It offered the $53.00 per cost of resurfacing strips and other improvements at the advisors accepted the instructed the road desupervise the resur-runways. Plans call for a 15 mile for adults and 10 school children within permits, with a higher travel in other dis- Ray Leafsnyder reported on off-street parking and said that in many instances, shoppers are finding it difficult to park on city lots because of all-day parking by others. As the result of a motion by Oscar Solter, the members voted to recommend to the city that two-hour parking on the city lots be enforced, with tickets given to those who park overtime. Following considerable discussion on the possibility of stores remaining open Friday nights instead of Saturday nights, members were asked to express their wishes on an information blank. It was pointed out that the answers will be used by the executive committee as a guide in setting up a program which would be submitted to the general membership for any action. Welcoming the group and commenting on the enthusiasm and spirit of co-operation, in evidence at the meeting was Stan Whieldon, president of the chamber, and Charley McCallum, field secretary. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Twenty-three times as many teen-agers were arrested on narcotics charges in 1951 as in 1940, reports Dr. L. S. Goerke, of the city health department. WASHINGTON (AP) — The American Association of School Administrators says school boards should conduct their meetings publicly. OFFICIALS URGE CHANGE Objection of the city of La Habra to smoke from the county dump, located south of that city, was referred by the county supervisors today to the county road department for investigation. La Habra officials, filing the protest against "excessive burning" at the county dump, urged a change in the method of handling trash. $36,000 in Permits Issued in Anaheim Permits have been issued by the Anaheim Building department this week for two dwellings with garages and for a triplex apartment building. Julius Williams of 1034 Kemp st., was issued a $9000 permit for a triplex to be constructed at 1126 N. Kemp st. Delmar Pebley, 800 W. North st., was issued a permit for a $13,000 house and garage at 701 N. West st. Lester King, contractor, 1229 E. Sycamore st., secured a permit for a $14,000 house and garage at 414 W. La Palma ave., for Joseph M. Antone. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 8.74; 126s 8.83; 150s 8.84; 176s 8.28; 200s 7.62; 220s 6.29; 252s 5.14; 288s 4.35; 344s 3.84. CHOICE, Second Grade— 100s 7.70; 126s 7.71; 150s 7.79; 176s 7.94; 200s 6.53; 220s 5.60; 252s 3.98; 288s 3.98. General Ridgway Claims Americans Are Deplorable in Feelings TOKYO (UP)—Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway said tonight it is deplorable that many Americans still ask "why are we in Korea?" The Supreme Allied Commander declared the pattern of communist intentions is "now spread across the world where even the blind can see." For his part, Ridgway said there can be no question of the "validity and purpose" of U.S. fighting in Korea "against that deliberately planned, unprovoked aggression." "To have done otherwise," he said, "would have been a repudiation of, every principle we had previously professed." Ridgway spoke at the annual convention of the Far East department of the reserve officers association. He made no mention of the Korean armistice talks at Panmunjom. The address was devoted largely to remarks on military reserve officers and George Washington, who was born 220 years ago tomorrow. Ridgway said the same situation exists today that Washing- House Questions Truman About Churchill Talks WASHINGTON (UP)—It's not compulsory, but President Truman has a demand from the House of Representatives that he supply more details on his private talks last month with Winston Churchill. Along with it came unofficial notice that a coalition unfriendly Davis will succeed Neil D. West Orange rancher, as the chapter. Other nominees: Henry Waite and W. Martin, Jr., vice-president George E. Hart, secretary; M. Swenson, membership; Claude Epp, treasurer; McCarty, John R. Sargent E. Stewart, directors. Tes Tell Reds They Halted Asia Choice SAN, Korea (UP)—The U.mand told the communists Russia's "record of pastation in Korea" bars the Union as a neutral fit to voice a Korean truce. Taneously general head-in Tokyo warned that evo forward in truce talks followed by a step back-till Moscow is convinced a final decision for Korea made without further deformation bulletin com-om "voice of U. N. comoadcasts" declared: ems to be their plan to no additional disputes to place of every one that settled. The hydra-headed monster biology, there will be new mentions following every bit just as long as the thinks there is still some-gain by prolonging the munjom, an Allied said U. N. reasons for Russia were "clear, co-irrefutable." He did not the reasons. In Darrow said the U. N. would reject the nom-f any nation "in close to Korea" or any na-h had "a record of pastation in Korea." Aff officer said the U. N. were not satisfactory. Four Persons Hurt In County Accident Injury of four persons, one seriously, in Orange county traffic accidents yesterday, was reported by the California highway patrol and Santa Ana police today. Harold L. Bennett, 20, El Toro Marine, received major injuries at 7:15 p.m., when a car in which he was riding with another Marine, Austin B. Lane, 20, collided with a car operated by Floyd La-Graffe, 52, of Los Angeles. LaGraffe was attempting to turn off Highway 101 into the driveway at the county hospital. He was unhurt. Benton was taken into the hospital. Lane, who received minor injuries, was taken to the El Toro Marine base dispensary. Alfred L. Park, 56, of 334 N. Harwood st., Orange, received minor injuries and was arrested on a drunk driving charge when his car struck a bridge railing on MacArthur boulevard, a half-mile south of San Joaquin road. Glen W. Wilson, 1476 Maple st., Santa Ana, received a back injury when his car collided at First and Lacy st., Santa Ana, with a car driven by Elmer F. Thompson, 66, 717 S. Lyon st., Santa Ana. Marine Recruiting Office to Open In KC Hall Here Truman About Churchill Talks WASHINGTON (UP)—It's not compulsory, but President Truman has a demand from the House of Representatives that he supply more details on his private talks last month with Winston Churchill. Along with it came unofficial notice that a coalition unfriendly to his foreign policies is still dominant in the House. The "directive" for full information on any troop commitments made to Britain's prime minister was sent to the administration by a roll-call vote of 189 to 143 yesterday. The vote found Republicans and Southern Democrats in the saddle and this poses a big question mark over administration foreign programs. In London, Churchill faced a similar situation. Labor party leaders decided at a caucus to renew the cross-examination of the prime minister on what took place at his conference here with Mr. Truman. They also are said to want assurances no secret understandings were reached. The House action, on a resolution not requiring Senate approval, amounts to an expression of sentiment and is not binding on the secretary of state as the president's representative in foreign affairs. It was directed to Secretary Acheson despite claims of administration adherents that the State Department already has made available all the information it could supply about the Truman-Churchill talks. Truman Hopes U.S. Will Love Him WASHINGTON (UP)—President Truman told a Masonic gathering today that he works all day and nearly all night as president, "but just between you and me and the gatepost, I like it." The president confided this attitude in an off-the-cuff talk to Marine Recruiting Office to Open In KC Hall Here Master Sergeants David Farmer and Byrd Hill comprise a Marine Corps recruiting team that will spend every Tuesday in Anaheim beginning Feb. 26. They will welcome inquiries from young men between the ages of 17 and 32 and women between the ages of 18 and 30. The recruiters will be located in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 215 E. Center st. and will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Marine Corps Recruiting station, located in the Post Office building, Santa Ana, will still maintain its regular hours. Six Persons Die In Theater Fire GUADALAJARA, Mexico (UP)—Six persons died last night when fire broke out near the screen of the Alamedo movie theater, then spread to the rest of the building. Patrons on the ground floor of the building escaped, but the one exit from the balcony became jammed with terrified fans trying to reach the streets. Six bodies were found near the door. Some were trampled and some burned. Nine persons were injured. The movie being shown was "When Worlds Collide." Truman Hopes U.S. Will Love Him WASHINGTON (UP)—President Truman told a Masonic gathering today that he works all day and nearly all night as president, "but just between you and me and the gatepost, I like it." The president confided this attitude in an off-the-cuff talk to grand masters of Masons attending a nationwide conference. Cabinet members and White House staff representatives also attended the hotel breakfast at which Mr. Truman defended his aides against the description of "Missouri gang," which he said has been given them by his opponents. He noted that Lincoln, Jefferson, Cleveland and other presidents underwent a lot of criticism and that it was some years after Cleveland left office that it was said of him "they loved him for the enemies he made." "I hope they love me for the same reason," the president said. Truman did not identify "they" in the remark about Cleveland. He went on to say that if he thinks he's right in what he does, "I don't care if anyone likes it or not." At one point the president said with a grin "this year is leap year, a most important year in the history of the government of the United States." SACRAMENTO (UP)—Both the income and the outgo of California's government were bigger for the seven months ending Jan. 31 of this year than they were for the same period a year ago, state controller Thomas Kinchel reports.