anaheim-gazette 1952-02-26

Les Brown and 'Band of Renown' To Play at FJC Mardi Gras Dance A "big name band" is coming to Fullerton Junior College March 11 Dancing enthusiasts in the area will have an opportunity to see hear, and dance to the music of Les Brown and his "Band of Renown" at the junior college's "Mardi Gras" dance. To be held in the gymnasium at Pomona and Hill sts., at 8:30 p.m., the dance is expected to be the biggest of the year, said Pinky Jones, Associated Student Body social chairman. According to advance reports, Miss Jones, assisted by the student commission, is sparing no effort to make the General Dean No Hero, Says General Dean (The following story of a letter Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, captured American general, wrote to communist correspondent was passed by the censor at Seoul. The letter was turned over exclusively to the Associated Press by the communist correspondent, Wilfred Burchett.) PANMUNJOM, Korea (F) — Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, highest ranking Allied officer in communist hands and a Medal of Honor winner, says his aide, not he, was a hero. The 52-year-old former com- affair a gala one. The dance is open to Fullerton junior college students, guests, and to students from other junior colleges and high schools in the area, said Pinky Jones. Tickets may be purchased from the Fullerton junior college bookstore, from any member of the student commission, and from the office of the deans. Price is $1 per person. Decorations for the dance will carry out the "Mardi Gras" theme and are planned to be colorful. Promised Miss Jones. Art work will be supervised by Connie Woods, ticket chairman is Jerry Philo, and publicity chairmen are Robyn Frye and Don Padgett. "Thanks should go to the members of the Vets club, the Hornet Knights, and the Associated Men Students for the financial backing to the student commission in order to bring this 'big name' band to the campus," said Don Padgett, publicity chairman. Les Brown will bring with him his full company, including singers Butch Stone, Lucy Ann Polk, and his "little brother." Stumpy Brown. Featured in the popular band will be saxophonist Dave Pell, trumpeter Don Paladino and others. "True fans of popular dance music will not want to miss this chance to hear and dance to a band like Les Brown's in their own vicinity," said Pinky Jones. Guests will find ample parking available in the junior college parking lot on Harvard ave., north of Chapman. PANMUNJOM, Korea (AP) — Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, highest ranking Allied officer in communist hands and a Medal of Honor winner, says his aide, not he, was a hero. The 52-year-old former commander of the U.S. 24th Division said in a letter from Prison Camp No. 6 in North Korea: "I regret that I am not the hero's newspaper accounts "make me out to be." The stories of Dean's experiences in South Korea during the month he eluded communists before he was captured in August, 1950, came from Koreans he encountered and Americans who were with the general just before he lost contact with his troops. Dean's letter, dated in January, was addressed to Australian-born Wilfred Burchett, correspondent for the communist Paris Ce Soir. Burchett released it to the Associated Press today. It said in part: "It was good to hear from you and to have the information on my son's reaction (William F. Dean, Jr., at West Point) upon being informed that I was still on deck "I am indeed grateful to you for getting the information that Arthur Clarke, my alde, escaped and is still alive. That wonderful news has taken a great load off my mind. Clarke was the hero of the night of 21 July, 1950, not I. (That's the night communists overran an element of the 24th Division; Dean risked his life to save his men, was cut off and escaped, only to be captured eventually) "I also appreciate your writing Mildred (Dean's wife) and getting word to her so expeditiously. Mr. (Robert) Tuckman of the AP sent me a copy of your radio letter." Burchett's letter to Mrs. Dean in Berkeley, Calif., was transmitted from Tokyo to San Francisco by the AP's radio teletype. Bell, trumpeter Don Paladino and others. "True fans of popular dance music will not want to miss this chance to hear and dance to a band like Les Brown's in their own vicinity," said Pinky Jones. Gueets will find ample parking available in the junior college parking lot on Harvard ave., north of Chapman. Truman Again Faces Revolt Of Dixiecrats By The Associated Press Smouldering Dixie opposition to President Truman was being fanned today by admirers of Georgia's Senator Richard B. Russell. Russell's home state supporters may propel him into the middle of the Democratic presidential race this week. Russell wouldn't comment on a request by the Georgia Democratic Executive committee that he become an active candidate. But his friends said they doubt that Russell could refuse. The Georgian headed the 1948 Democratic convention rebellion against Truman but did not join the state rights movement which took 39 electoral votes from the president in the election. Jack Bell, Associated Press political reporter, said today the Georgia Move would likely spur southern opponents of the president into an effort to swing other states behind Russell. In Florida the Russell movement got a shot in the arm yesterday when nine Floridians instructed to support him qualified as candidates for state delegates to the Democratic National convention. In Mississippi, the House of Representatives paved the way for another possible break with the national party. It voted without dissent for all political parties to nominate anyone they wish as the state organization's choice for president we should all worry about. "We can measure how far socialism or communism has gone in this country in the loss of freedom of choice an individual has with his income dollar," declared Leonard E. Read of New York president of the four New York cities." save his men, was cut off and escaped, only to be captured eventually. "I also appreciate your writing Mildred (Dean's wife) and getting word to her so expeditiously. Mr. (Robert) Tuckman of the AP sent me a copy of your radio letter." Burchett's letter to Mrs. Dean in Berkeley, Calif., was transmitted from Tokyo to San Francisco by the AP's radio teletype. Dean said, "your account of our meeting and your interview with me is extremely flattering and complimentary and depicts me in a very heroic light. I regret that I am not the hero you make me out to be. "I hope that I am not presuming on good nature when I request you to send me by the North Korean liaison officer or anyone coming up here a fountain pen that I have asked Colonel Clarke in Tokyo to send you. I am very hard on a pen and I therefore dislike using another's pen for fear of ruining it. "Thanking you for the kind CONQUER YOUR CONSTIPATION A remarkable medical discovery is offered in McCoy's Norm Tabs. You can quickly conquer your constipation and restore regularity. No violent purging—no musts—no fuss—nothing to mix. McCoy's Norm Tabs create a soft gel bulk and give you comfortable bowel movements. They are harmless to take over any length of time and the dose never has to be increased. Easily carried in your purse. $1 Tabs $25.00 Tabs $1.00. 200 Tabs $2.00. On sale at McCoy's Drug Store, 100 W. Center, Anaheim. LONDON (P—Prime Minister Churchill said today that the old labor government succeeded in making an atom bomb for Britain but failed to inform parliament about the development. and generous treatment of me in your report and again thanking you for writing Mildred, I am. "Sincerely, William P. Dean, Major General USA (POW). "P.S. I have enjoyed the volume of Pausstofsky's selected stories very much. In fact, I have read the volume twice. Many thanks, Dean." The postscript was a reference to a book of short stories on life in the Soviet Union that Burchett had given Dean at the time of their interview. Dean also wrote Burchett that he regretted he was unable to make a radio recording for broadcasting. Dean said, "I am convinced that I have talked too much as it is."" Business Activity Of Southland is Showing Decline LOS ANGELES (P—Business activity in the southern half of California dropped in January to six per cent below the all-time point, registered a year earlier; the Security-First National Bank's research department reports. The bank's index of business declined from 335.5 in December to 330.1 in January, but researchers said, "local business nevertheless is very active when judged by any standards except those of the recent past." In addition to the captain, each National Hockey League team has three alternate captains. HALF MILLION DOLLAR FIRE BURNS Broadway Theater Fire that broke out in the Broadway theater, 418 N. Broadway, Santa Ana at 4 a.m. today gutted the big playhouse, and damaged neighboring shops, causing damage that may run as high as $500,000, it was estimated. Santa Ana's five fire companies battled the flames for four hours, bringing it under control at about 6 a.m. The roaring blaze was visible before dawn for a distance of 20 miles. Milton Arthur of Long Beach, president of Cabart Theaters, lessees of the building, estimated his company's loss at $225,000 to Anaheim Legion Sponsors 'Go To Church' Drive With the approach of the Lenten season, Anaheim Post No. 72 of the American Legion, urges all members and friends of the Legion to attend the church of their faith. Commander Phillip L. Webb of the local post announced today that the Legion would sponsor another "Go to Church" program. "'For God and Country' are the first words in the preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion, and those are the words we should live by. It is fitting.' Webb added, "that those of us in the American Legion who fought together should pray together for CYPRESS RESIDENT DIED Lola Geneva Baker, 69, tive of Indiana and a resident Cypress for nine years, died unexpectedly enroute to a h about midnight last night. She leaves two sons, Elia Baker of Cypress and Robe Baker of Paramount; two oers, Albert and Webb W Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. California Taxpayers Assn. Lays Open Plans in Platform at Meet Platform" for taxpayers adopt the 26th annual meeting of California Taxpayers' association, Los Angeles, last Tuesday at Biltmore hotel, includes thewing ten points: Balance the Federal Budget for 1952-53 without further tax increases. Impact the Hoover Commission on economy recommendations. Old State and local taxes to virtual needs. Upound the prospective State plus for imperative needs. Further tighten administration of social welfare programs. Partail subsidy programs. Continue to promote business-administration at all levels of government. Continue all unnecessary government activities. Feat current McLain initiative on aged aid. Strengthen citizen fight against specialized medicine, federal aid education, and governmentasion of business fields. During the meeting, A. C. Sisson, of Santa Paula, presi-dent of the association and prom-magriculturist, said: California is still one of the serious states—we are still to help out some of the less serious states, by paying reli-ly more federal taxes. Now long we shall continue to prosperous, without holding government expenditures, eating waste and extrava-gation and cutting back gover-nivities to what we need that we can afford is a ques-sion should all worry about." Can measure how far so-called communism has gone country in the loss of free choice an individual has his income dollar," declared E. Read, of New York, part of the four-four. Commander Philip L. Webb of the local post announced today that the Legion would sponsor another "Go to Church" program. "'For God and Country' are the first words in the preamble of the Constitution of the American Legion, and those are the words we should live by. It is fitting,' Webb added, "that those of us in the American Legion who fought together should pray together for divine guidance in one of the dark hours of our country's history." This is a program in which Americans of every creed can take part, he said. The Protestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths all remind men of their obligation to worship God, and in this country men may worship in the church of their choice. ANAHEIM They Talk Behind Our Back but we DON'T CARE! They tell each other about the wonderful service and satisfaction they receive when they bring their DRY CLEANING to RITZ WE HAVE ALWAYS DONE OUR BEST TO GIVE THE BEST Thousands of Satisfied Customers. "LEAVE IT TO RITZ" because we SPECIALIZE in DRY CLEANING We also offer the only Pillow Renovating Service in Orange County Renovating - Re-ticking RITZ CLEANERS & DYERS 307 E. Center Anaheim 3289 Dollar Fire in Santa Ana Way Theater, Damages Shops $250,000. The sum of $225,000 had been expended three years ago in remodeling and redecorating the theater. Officials of the Broadway Improvement Co., which built the theater in 1826, and also own adjoining buildings extending for half a block along Broadway, between Fourth and Fifth sts., defined to estimate damage to the structure, which appeared to be a total loss. The roof had fallen in and both side walls were sagging. The front had burned out and the interior was completely destroyed. Aside from minor cuts and bruises received by firemen battling the blaze, the only casualty was Manager George King, who suffered severe burns on his right arm when turning off an electric switch. Origin of the fire and its cause remained unknown today. King was the last one in the theater, leaving at midnight after checking all seats to see that no sleep patrons remained there. Lorin Moore's gift shop at Fifth and Broadway suffered possibly. YPRESS RESIDENT DIES Lola Geneva Baker, 69, a native of Indiana and a resident of Cypress for nine years, died unexpectedly enroute to a hospital out midnight last night. She leaves two sons, Elmer H. Baker of Cypress and Robert Lee Baker of Paramount; two brothers, Albert and Webb Wiser of Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Anna $5000 damage to stock from smoke and water. Erline Sport shop, $14 N. Broadway, was damaged approximately the same extent. Harry Olsen's barber shop also suffered damage and was moved across the street. The VFW hall, on the second floor of the adjoinning building, likewise suffered considerable damage. All damage was covered by insurance, it was stated. 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