anaheim-gazette 1952-03-04

Pioneer Anaheim's SQR store has reached its 45th birthday. The Gazette offers congratulations to its owners and fine staff. Please see Pages 2, 3, 4, 5. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH Planners Okay Plumber Supply Use Permit Atlantic Supply Co. was granted a use permit yesterday by Anaheim planning commission to construct a retail store at 1006 to 1010 W. Center st. for the sale of plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, lighting, builders' hardware and panels. Three strings attached to the permit require that the company enclose the property with a solid, six-foot or over wall or a building wall and that gates be installed; that all materials or articles be stored inside the building; and that the yard be black-topped. A reclassification of property at the southwest corner of W. Broadway and S. West st. from R-1 to R-S, requested by Realtor Jess Medaris to allow a multiple unit subdivision, was protested by neighbors appearing before the planning commission. The protestants were satisfied, however, by Church People Protest Against SA Gambling Protest against gambling alleged to be existing in Santa Ana was filed with the city council and Police Chief B.A. Hershey last night by a delegation of 150 church people headed by Rev. Alex P. Nichols, minister of the First Methodist church. The delegation, representing the Santa Ana Council of Churches, listed three Santa Ana establishments, where it was charged, gambling is carried on. Rev. Nichols, who read a prepared statement to the council, asked Chief Hershey for an expression of his attitude toward the matter. Hershey replied that he would investigate and take appropriate action if gambling is found. Rev. Nichols said that the church people already had established proof that gambling is being carried on at the three establishments listed. Officials said the visit of the church group indicated progress A reclassification of property at the southwest corner of W. Broadway and S. West st. from R-1 to R-3, requested by Realtor Jess Medaris to allow a multiple unit subdivision, was protested by neighbors appearing before the planning commission. The protestants were satisfied, however, by Medaris' agreement that property facing S. West st. remain R-1 and that Broadway frontage be classified R-2. First hearing on a proposed reclassification of property at the northwest corner of Vermont ave. and Palm st. elicited no objections, but revealed that Ralph Mass, Anaheim contractor, proposes to develop a subdivision of duplexes, triplexes and other multiple-family dwellings there. No action was taken, as the tentative map of the subdivision will not be presented for approval until the area is reclassified. First hearing was held on a request for reclassification of property on N. Philadelphia st. between Wilhelmina and North st. from R-1 to R-2. No objections were aired at the hearing. So. Cal Gets Light Storm LOS ANGELES (P)—The fringe of an eastbound storm brought a bit of rain to Southern California today and light snow in the high mountains. Long Beach's .13 of an inch topped the list. The Weather Bureau says this storm won't amount to much and neither—as of now—will one due this weekend. The storm brought .04 of an inch of rainfall to Anaheim, one of the few Orange county areas that received a wetting from the storm. The Anaheim season total was raised to 10.83 inches, as compared to 5.88 inches for the surrounding data. Funeral Services Set for Widow Of N. T. Edwards Funeral services will be conducted privately at 2 p.m., tomorrow for Mrs. May Edwards, 74, prominent resident of Orange and widow of Nelson T. Edwards, bank president, former state senator and state highway commissioner, who died last Dec. 19. Mrs. Edwards became ill immediately following her husband's death and passed away at the family residence in Orange early yesterday. She is the mother of Roy Edwards, who succeeded his father as president of the First National Bank of Orange, and who also heads the County Harbor commission and the Orange county fair board. Mrs. Edwards also leaves a daughter, Mrs. Maybelle Hammel of Washington, D.C. She had lived in Orange county 67 years, being a member of the pioneer Tetzlaff family of Olive. She married N. T. Edwards at Olive in 1896. Great Discovery In the county-wide campaign to raise the $250,000 furnishings and equipment fund for the hospital Anaheim has been asked to subscribe about $7000, while the quota set for Santa Ana and Tuition is $90,000 and the Newport JOY Lane Joins Annual Elks Mint The Second Annual Elks Mint strel show, already promising to notch entertainment, received a crowning touch today with the announcement by Oscar Loewain general chairman of the Shoal committee, that Joy Lane, local girl making good in Hollywood has consented to appear in the minstrel extravaganza. Miss Lane, billed as "the girl with a conscience," is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wurgaar 319 N. Palm St., Anaheim. "Even without the services..." The Weather Bureau says this storm won't amount to much and neither—as of now—will one due this weekend. The storm brought .04 of an inch of rainfall to Anaheim, one of the few Orange county areas that received a wetting from the storm. The Anaheim season total was raised to 16.83 inches, as compared to 5.88 inches for the corresponding date last year. Rain measurements at other localities were: Storm Season Year Anaheim ..... .04 16.83 5.88 Buena Park ..... .01 14.23 5.43 Fullerton ..... trace 15.87 5.93 Garden Grove ..... .05 15.55 5.37 Hunt, Beach ..... .02 12.44 5.12 Laguna Beach trace 14.12 4.25 Modjeska ..... .08 22.96 6.27 Orange ..... .04 16.59 5.91 San Clemente trace 18.13 4.39 Santa Ana ..... .03 15.79 6.19 Westminster ..... .02 12.65 4.58 MARINE INJURED James Harvey Hartley, 21, Marine, residing at 14765 Harper st., Santa Ana, received minor injuries yesterday afternoon when his car struck the rear of a car driven by Clint Harve Bates, 27, 12212 Elder st., Santa Ana. The accident occurred at First and Sullivan sts., Santa Ana. Hartley was treated for his injuries at the El Toro Marine base dispensary. His wife, a passenger in the car, was not injured. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (UP)—Puerto Rican-voters overwhelmingly adopted a new constitution yesterday to give their 100-mile-long island self-government as a "free commonwealth" associated with the United States. 'Great Discovery' To Play Here First local showing of the film "The Great Discovery," starring Colleen Townsend, will be held in Bethel Baptist church, Anaheim, tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. Miss Townsend, who was under contract to 20th Century-Fox for three years, has been giving all her time to the production of Christian films. No admission will be charged the public, which is invited to attend, but a free will offering will be received by the church. Soldier Held On Assault Charge Charged with beating and raping two Whittier girls at Balboa, James Gordon Gann, 24, soldier attached to the Army Signal Training school at San Luis Obispo, was arrested by Santa Ana police at his home, 119 McFadden st., Santa Ana, and turned over to Newport Beach police. Police said the attack upon the two Whittier girls took place on a parking lot at the rear of the Rendevouz ball room in Balboa at an early hour of March 2. The girls were beaten about the head and body by the soldier, it was charged, before being criminally assaulted. LOS ANGELES (UP)—A proposed monorail system was given new impetus when Gov. Warren appointed a seven-member board of the Los Angeles metropolitan transit authority. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were about unchanged. 100s 10.16; 126s 9.39; 150s 8.82; 176s 8.16; 200s 7.19; 220s 6.35; 252s 4.96; 288s 4.53. CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 8.31; 150s 7.75; 176s 7.20; 200s 6.18; 220s 5.35; 252s 4.25; 288s 3.61. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1952 Massive Quake Deep in Pacific Hits N. Japan TOKYO (AP)—A powerful earthquake and tidal waves 12 feet high killed an estimated 31 Japanese in Northern Japan today and left thousands homeless. Driving snowstorms and bitter near-zero cold hit the area tonight. The quake, centered deep under the Pacific Ocean off Hokkaido island, was one of the greatest shocks ever recorded on the world's seismographs. It stirred up tidal waves that battered coast towns, crumpled filmsy fishing villages and tossed small boats. The rumbling shocks knocked down buildings, started landslides, caved in coal mine galleries. Unofficial reports said more than 2500 homes were destroyed. Japanese police said five trains were derailed, and one turned over. Three bridges fell. The U. S. Army reported 31 Warren 'Oil Cr Presid By MORRIE LANDS SACRAMENTO (AP)—Warren charged today "independent oil crowd" ing money into a Califor palign to oppose his cand the Republican presiden Lakewood An Shows a Gre Population H LOS ANGELES (AP)—population study shows Angeles county is now ginning to bulge at th JOY LANE (Joins Elks Show) Lane Joins Cast of Second Annual Elks Minstrel Production Second Annual Elks Window, already promising top entertainment, received its big buck today with the announcement by Oscar Loewnau, chairman of the Show Tree, that Joy Lane, local licking good in Hollywood, is set to appear in the extravaganza. Lane, billed as "the girl conscience," is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wurgaft, Palm St., Anaheim. Miss Lane, this year's show would have far surpassed last year's production," Loewnau said, "but with her, we can't miss. It's truly amazing what wonderful talent has been unearthed in our club since we began rehearsals." When the curtain rises at 8:20 p.m. next Friday and Saturday, Anaheim folks will be treated to a program of 19 minstrel acts, all by local talent, with a background provided by a chorus of 40 men's voices. A front line of ten "end men" will sing, dance, tell funny jokes and cavort in the manner of ye old time minstrel. John Shea, Anaheim justice of the peace, will preside as interlocutor of the show and will also render, "A Little Bit of Heaven" in the inimitable Shea manner. Jack Hughes' rendition of "Sonny Boy" is expected to be a highlight of the performance with close competition from a take-off on the record "John and Marsha" by Eddie Edwards and Oscar Loewnau. Reserved seat tickets may be obtained at the Elks club or at the box office at Anaheim Union High school auditorium the nights of the show. Net proceeds go to the Elks' Charity Fund. ANKARA, Turkey (P)—A Turkish reporter asked Gen. Eisenhower today: "When are you returning to the United States?" The response: "I have no plans to return to the United States." battered coast towns, crumpled filmy fishing villages and tossed small boats. The rumbling shocks knocked down buildings, started landslides, caved in coal mine galleries. Unofficial reports said more than 2500 homes were destroyed. Japanese police said five trains were derailed, and one turned over. Three bridges fell. The U. S. Army reported 31 Japanese dead. The Army figure was higher than police or newspaper estimates, but a military spokesman said it was essentially accurate. One snow-swept community called for an air drop of 1000 blankets tomorrow. But a U. S. Army spokesman said "the relief situation seems to be under control." The Robinsons, Jr. and Sr., Are Reconciled HOLLYWOOD (U)—Way down deep, movie tough guy Edward G. Robinson has a soft spot when it comes to dealing with his son, Edward Jr. On Feb. 15, the senior Robinson tossed his son out of the family home following a quarrel. The argument came when the son announced his marriage to actress Frances Chisholm. Today father and son are pals again. "We're friends and back where we were before," 19-year-old Junior said. The Robinsons were reconciled last night at International airport, where the actor took off for San Francisco. There were earlier signs the family fight was ending. Robinson last week came up with $10,000 bail for his son, who had been arrested on a check charge. An Anaheim garage man claimed the youth had given him a bad check for $139 in payment for two tires. Lakewood Amphitheatre Shows a Great Population Hike LOS ANGELES (U)—A population study shows Angeles county is now growing to bulge at the particularly in the San Valley, Westchester and Los areas. The Los Angeles Chamber Commerce today announces results of its comprehensive lation study of all commute the county. From 1930 to 1950 there nando Valley grew from a bustling 402,538 per capita sprawling valley has two porated cities—San Fermin Burbank—and 20 other cities, 19 of which are well elongated city limits of geles. Percentagewise, Westside the southwest section of geles, showed the greatest increase. In 1930 it was a with 174 residents. In population had grown to gain of almost 10,000 people. Bus Strike Ease On Anaheim Anaheimers are not graved by the Grayhous strike since few people area use the bus line for muting. Also, other public transportation are able for any who may hail the line. SAN FRANCISCO (U)bility of a prolonged Pacific bound bus strike loomed peace talks were postponed initially. Federal Collector Omkins ended negotiations to a government call after lingering that neither the comp negotiators for the 2500 AFL motor coach employee ANKARA, Turkey (UP)—A Turkish reporter asked Gen. Eisenhower today: "When are you returning to the United States?" The response: "I have no plans to return to the United States." KITE DAY PUBLICITY—Sixth graders of Lincoln school exhibit the posters they created to publicize their annual Kite Day program March 7. From left, front row: Mrs. Cecile Barnes, their teacher, Mary Jeter, Jay Thomason, Sharon Bonner, Nancy Wilson, Jean Brown, Linda Hefferin, George Legg and Gene Fischbeck. Back from left: Donna Starmer, Joan Smith, Kuebler, Emmy Smith, Greg Parker, Joe Paul Anderson, Barbara Ann Beldinger, Paula DeHaven.—(Gazette photo by Kreidt) ZETTE 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 89 The Weather So, Calif.—Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. Snow level 4500 feet. Locally windy. Little change in temperature. Warren Says Well Heeled ‘Oil Crowd’ is Opposing His Presidential Bid in State By MORRIE LANDSBERG SACRAMENTO (UP)—Governor Warren charged today that the Independent oil crowd is pouring money into a California campaign to oppose his candidacy for the Republican presidential bid. Lakewood Area Shows a Great Population Hike LOS ANGELES (UP)—A 20-year population study shows that Los Angeles county is now really beginning to bulge at the seams. At a news conference, he accused sponsors of the Werdel slate of GOP convention delegates of a “campaign of villification” and “outbursts of venom.” He named some of the independent oil operators, with whom he clashed bitterly over gas taxes in the legislature’s 1947 highway fight, as backers of the June 3 primary slate nominally pledged to Congressman Thomas Werdel of Bakersfield. It was the first time that Warren has spoken out against the rival GOP faction which advocates a “free” delegation in opposition to one instructed to the governor. Werdel promises to re-the efforts to elect the Werdel slate: “They are just beating the bushes to see who they can scare out. They’re not frightening me in the slightest.” He said the Werdel faction in (Continued on Page 6) Billion Budget Here to Stay, Governor Says SACRAMENTO (UP) — California’s in the billion dollar budget Lakewood Area Shows a Great Population Hike LOS ANGELES (UP) — A 20-year population study shows that Los Angeles county is now really beginning to bulge at the seams, particularly in the San Fernando Valley, Westchester and Lakewood areas. The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce today announced the results of its comprehensive population study of all communities in the county. From 1930 to 1950 the San Fernando Valley grew from 78,572 to a bustling 402,538 persons. The sprawling valley has two incorporated cities—San Fernando and Burbank—and 20 other communities, 19 of which are within the elongated city limits of Los Angeles. Percentagewise, Westchester in the southwest section of Los Angeles, showed the greatest increase. In 1930 it was a farm area with 174 residents. In 1950 the population had grown to 33,459, a gain of almost 10,000 per cent. Bus Strike Easy On Anaheimers Anaheimers are not greatly affected by the Greyhound Bus strike since few people in this area use the bus line for commuting. Also, other means of public transportation are available for any who may have used the line. SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — Possibility of a prolonged Pacific Greyhound bus strike loomed today as peace talks were postponed indefinitely. Federal Collector Omar Hosins ended negotiations subject to a government call after declaring that neither the company nor negotiators for the 3500 member FL motor coach employees union clashed bitterly over gas taxes in the legislature's 1947 highway fight, as backers of the June 3 primary slate nominally pledged to Congressman Thomas Werdel of Bakersfield. It was the first time that Warren has spoken out against the rival GOP faction which advocates a "free" delegation in opposition to one instructed to the governor. Werdel promises to release his delegates to vote for whatever candidate they prefer at the Republican National convention. The governor also: Said he will announce his decision tomorrow on whether he will enter Oregon's May 16 primary. Reported he is flying to Wisconsin Thursday for a four day speaking tour in behalf of his presidential candidacy in that state's April 1 primary. Disclosed that Harold E. Stassen, former governor of Minnesota, notified him by telegram a day or so in advance of his public announcement that he would file for the California primary. Asserted that if it developed in the course of the Chicago convention that he has no chance for the nomination, he would release the California delegates without strings. Designated Bernard Brennan, Los Angeles attorney, and Thomas Mellon, San Francisco businessman, as his Southern and Northern California campaign managers, respectively. Said he will announce his own California slate of 70 delegates in the next 10 days or two weeks. It will be selected by a committee named by himself. Warren said, in commenting on 100 Killed in Worst Brazil Train Wreck RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (UP) — More than 100 persons were killed in a train collision near here today. About 200 suffered injuries. The wreck was the worst in Brazil's history. A train crowded with commuters Billion Budget Here to Stay, Governor Says SACRAMENTO (UP) — California's in the billion dollar budget class to stay, Governor Warren said today, unless prices come down. And he spoke again at a press conference against any state tax cut at the current legislative session. Despite his reaffirmed stand, lawmakers were still talking of lower taxes, however. "To tamper with our tax base in such uncertain times would threaten the stability of our state," Warren said. In presenting the legislature yesterday with the $1,185,397,270 budget for the 12 months beginning July 1, Warren said California can't cut taxes with safety. The budgets to run the state won't be apt to level off, he said, as anger within getting 299,000 people a year." Warren was asked if there will ever come a time when he will just start cutting out budgeted expenses because they are too high. "What do you want me to cut?" he asked. He said he always favors cutting out anything that is not needed, regardless of any extra money the state has taken in. Northrop Ahead On Deliveries of Ordnance Units Northrop Aircraft's Anaheim division is ahead of its schedule of deliveries of fire control devices to the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, Richard R. Nolan, division manager, told the plant's personnel 100 Killed in Worst Brazil Train Wreck RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — More than 100 persons were killed in a train collision near here today. About 200 suffered injuries. The wreck was the worst in Brazil's history. A train crowded with commuters coming into Rio de Janeiro crashed into a stalled passenger train near the suburb of Anchieta, about 19 miles southwest of the capital. Bodies were strewn about the wreckage and some were seen floating in the nearby Pavuma river. "It looked like a battlefield," a survivor, a former soldier, said. Two cars on the passenger train were derailed at Anchieta. The commuter train which hit it was en route from another suburb and traveling at a high speed. County Agrees To Anaheim Courthouse Site Orange county board of supervisors this morning authorized the purchase of 36,062 square feet of land at Los Angeles and Homer sts., Anaheim, as a site for the Anaheim-Fullerton municipal court house. The city of Anaheim, who recently purchased the site plus additional land adjoining it from several owners, is asking $7256.94 from the county for the site. The parcel of land is directly across Los Angeles st., from the site the city of Anaheim originally proposed to donate for use as a courthouse site in La Palma park. On Deliveries of Ordnance Units Northrop Aircraft's Anaheim division is ahead of its schedule of deliveries of fire control devices to the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, Richard R. Nolan, division manager, told the plant's personnel in his regular "state of the company" address here today. Mr. Nolan said this achievement is due primarily to the "high degree of loyalty and cooperation" exhibited by the division's personnel. The Army Ordnance Corps has commended the Anaheim division for its fine record, he said, and its resultant contribution to the welfare of the nation. In reviewing the financial condition of the division, Mr. Nolan pointed out that the company now has a $25,000,000 backlog of essential defense orders, another $16,000,-000 is under negotiation, and "every effort will be made to see that we continue to secure additional contracts." First pay increase under the Northrop escalator clause is now in effect at Anaheim. Mr. Nolan pointed out. In addition, a five percent general wage and salary increase, retroactive to October, 1951, was recently approved for all Northrop personnel, he said. This increase, Mr. Nolan pointed out, is in conformance with the company's policy of maintaining salaries and wages on a par with rates elsewhere in industry. Mr. Nolan's address was made in conformance with the company's policy in informing personnel during regular assemblies, of all facts concerning the welfare and future of the Anaheim division.