anaheim-gazette 1952-03-19

Heim What are some of the housing factors facing new arrivals in Anaheim? They are formidable problems. Please see Page 6. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH Eisenhower Gets Surprising Write-In Vote in Minnesota By The Associated Press Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential stock went soaring today on the strength of an astonishing write-in showing in the Minnesota Republican primary. Although his name was not on the ballot, Eisenhower was waging a spirited fight against favorite-son Harold E. Stassen, whose name was on the ballot. With fewer than 1000 of the state's 3769 precincts unreported, Eisenhower was about 12,000 votes behind Stassen, polling close to 40 per cent of the total vote. Late returns were not expected to change the picture much. Most of the heavily populated areas were already tabulated. Stassen, former governor of Minnesota, reported himself as "very pleased" with the results. He said "after Eisenhower's sweep in New Hampshire, I thought there was a good prospect that he would carry the popularity contest in Minnesota." Paul Hoffman, former head of the Economic Cooperation Administration and a top-ranking Eisenhower man, said in New York that the Minnesota vote will "remove the last vestige of doubt" in Eisenhower's mind that the vast number of voters want him to run. Eisenhower has said he will answer a "clear-cut call" to political duty but that he won't campaign for the nomination. Light Rain Adds .12 to Anaheim’s Seasonal Total Another .12 of an inch of rainfall was added last night to Anaheim’s growing total, which has reached 23.03 inches for the season to date as compared to 5.88 inches at the same date last year. Rainfall measurements in nearby communities were as follows: - Anaheim: 12, 23.03, 5.88 - Brea: .06, 25.06, 6.96 - Buena Park: .13, 21.96, 5.49 - Fullerton: .13, 23.47, 5.98 - Garden Grove: .21, 22.20, 5.37 - La Habra: .15, 25.23, 8.26 - Los Alamitos: .15, 17.12, 4.89 - Orange: .14, 22.73, 5.91 - Placentia: .12, 25.47, 6.74 - Santa Ana: .19, 21.79, 6.19 - Stanton: .42, 19.26, 5.67 - Yordha Linda: .18, 27.53, 6.90 LOS ANGELES (P) — A weak but surprising storm dropped nearly a quarter of an inch of rain on parts of southern California early today. Los Angeles’ total of .22 boosted the season’s figure to 24.63, compared with a normal of 12.87 and a total last year of 6.43 inches. The Weather Bureau, which earlier had predicted a light drizzle, forecast occasional light rain today. And it issued the following: “Special forecast that is bound to be right: Spring begins tomorrow, Thursday, March 20, at 8:14 a.m.” School Board Accepts Lease Bid The Anaheim elementary school board last night accepted the bid of Steele Petroleum Co. for subsurface mineral rights under the grounds of these schools: Fremont, Broadway, Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington. The bid was $1 for each parcel plus the cost of advertising, $59. Walter Thompson Dies; Grandson Killed in Korea The Grim Reaper visited one Anaheim family twice today with the death this morning of Walter Thompson, 77, at his home, 8062 Euclid ave., and the receipt of a wire from the Defense department disclosing that Mr. Thompson’s grandson, Cpl. Roy Walter Janes, had been killed in action March 8 in Korea. Cpl. Janes was serving with the 40th (California) division in Korea at the time of his death. He was born in Anaheim Jan 12, 1933, and made his home at 1400 W. Center st. He is survived by his father, Lyle Janes of Anaheim; his mother, Mrs. L. C. Stephens of Escondido, who is the daughter of Mr. Walter Thompson; a brother, Willis L. Janes of Anaheim; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krueger of Anaheim, and Miss Donna R. Janes of Escondido; and his grandmother. Eisenhower has said he will answer a “clear-cut call” to political duty but that he won’t campaign for the nomination. Despite Eisenhower’s showing in the voting, a victory for Stassen would give him 25 pledged Minnesota delegates at the Chicago GOP convention. Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio, who claims a majority of convention delegates, was running far behind in the Minnesota primary. He, too, was not listed on the primary ballot. His votes were all write-ins. The surprising show of Eisenhower strength made it appear that the race for GOP nomination is narrowing to a duel between Taft and Eisenhower. New Grand Jury Has Japanese, Negro Members Breaking across racial lines is the first time in the county’s history, the new 1952 Orange county grand jury was empaneled day, including a Negro and a Japanese. John R. Sargent, San Ana painting contractor, named foreman. The new grand jury comprises of 12 men and seven women, including Howard Johnson, Negro and Roy Koyabashi, Japanese both of Santa Ana, were sworn by Superior Judge Kenneth Morrison who will supervise the activities during the year. Judge Morrison read the customary instructions and charges against the jurors, who then retired their first session, an organization meeting for the selection of a retary, a shorthand reporter, various committees to conduct annual investigation into public offices and affairs. The new grand jury includes one from Anaheim. Its member ship is as follows: Foreman: John R. Sargent Howard Johnson, Roy Kobayshi Lawrence E. Davidson, Joseph Canfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Barbey and Mrs. Florence Kester, all Santa Ana; E. C. Basten, Placeia; Claude Ridgway, La Habra; Frank Burrill, Fullerton; Joe Su Accepts Lease Bid The Anaheim elementary school board last night accepted the bid of Steele Petroleum Co. for subsurface mineral rights under the grounds of these schools: Fremont, Broadway, Lincoln, Jefferson and Washington. The bid was $1 for each parcel plus the cost of advertising, $59. The bids were let at no cost to the school system. The Steele Industrial No. 1, in Anaheim's north end, is still idle and the derrick and drill works have been removed. However, Steele officials have not tolerated the use of the word "abandoned" in discussing the test well. They have used the term "operations suspended." Swallows Arrive At Capistrano Few Hours Late SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (UP) — A flight of swallows, showing the effects of a battle against rain and wind, arrived at mission San Juan Capistrano a few hours behind schedule this morning. About 150 birds were in the first group and others in bands of 20 to 30 kept arriving through the morning. Usually they come swooping in with a merry chatter about dawn of St. Joseph's Day, March 19, to dispossess the swifts which have taken over their nests during the winter's absence. Today, although tattered, they took up the fight. Fr. Vincent Lloyd-Russell said scouts for the swallows had been sighted over the mission during the weekend. He is survived by his father, Lyle James of Anaheim; his mother, Mrs. L. C. Stephens of Escondido, who is the daughter of Mr. Walter Thompson; a brother, Willis L. James of Anaheim; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Krueger of Anaheim, and Miss Donna R. Janes of Escondido; and his grandmother, Mrs. Apna P. Thompson of Anaheim. Mr. Thompson was a native of Montana and had worked his citrus ranch on Euclid ave. for the past 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna P. Thompson; his daughter, Mrs. Stephens of Escondido; four grandchildren; four brothers, Warren, Bert, Charles and Herman Thompson, all of Montana; and three sisters, Mrs. Floy Johnson, Mrs. Polly Davis and Mrs. Laura Decker, all of Montana. Funeral services for Mr. Thompson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary. Interment will follow in Fairhaven cemetery. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher medium to small sizes. Representative Prices by Size SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 9.76; 126s 9.61; 150s 8.91; 176s 8.18; 200s 7.87; 220s 7.59; 252s 7.07; 288s 6.70. CHOICE, Second Grade— 100s 8.02; 126s 8.42; 150s 7.97; 176s 7.41; 200s 7.05; 220s 6.91; 252s 6.27; 288s 5.97. The new grand jury includes one from Anaheim. Its member ship is as follows: Foreman: John R. Sargent Howard Johnson, Roy Kobaysys Lawrence E. Davidson, Joseph Canfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Barbe and Mrs. Florence Kester, all Santa Ana; E. C. Basten, Placetta; Claude Ridgway, La Habra Frank Burrill, Fullerton; Joe Suilvan, Buena Park; Isabel Frazier and Maurice Esqueda, both of Garden Grove; Andrew Given, Coronado del Mar; Victor M. Walker, Newport Beach; Athaline E. Daschnei Laguna Beach; Mrs. Gussie Kehler, Huntington Beach; and John L. Salisbury, San Clemente. Floyd McCombs Found Guilty Of Bigamy Floyd B. McCombs, 57, retired Coast Guard pharmacist mate who will come to trial in Superior Court next week on a grand theft charge of involving alleged fraud in obtaining a bank loan in Anaheim, was found guilty of bigamy late yesterday, following trial before Superior Judge K. E. Morrison. Counsel for the defense of McCombs, who admitted being married to two wives at the same time, Mrs. Mona McCombs or Phoenix, and Mrs. Alva McCombs of Balboa Island, contended that the statute of limitations precluded prosecution of the bigamy charge because the second marriage had taken place more than three years ago. But the court rejected that contention and upheld the prosecution's contention that bigamy is a “continuing offense,” under the state law. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1952 Democracy May Not Primary Kefauver H Elated Over By MORRIE LAND SACRAMENTO (UP) - Truman's sudden withdrawal the California preside mary left state Democ ers puzzling today over to turn. Should they put up son candidate to prote nia's 68 convention vot pro-Truman faction? legiance to Senator Es ver of Tennessee or s name candidate? Or n thing—and in effect HOW—Ticket Queen Georgia Fisher receives crown from Mrs. Joe Mason in front of theance to the big show during yesterday's bigaval at Washington school. Mrs. Mason was P-TA chairman of the show. Looking on are, atleft: Princess Linda Backus and, at right, King Bob Hatfield and Prince Donald Marr.—(Gazette photo by Kreidt) Jury Grand Jury is Japanese, Negro Members kicking across racial lines for first time in the county's hisine new 1952 Orange councel jury was empaneled toincluding a Negro and a Jap- John R. Sargent, Santa painting contractor, was foreman. New grand jury, comprised men and seven women, inHoward Johnson, Negro, Roy Koyabashi, Japanese, Santa Ana, were sworn in Superior Judge Kenneth E. who will supervise their cases during the year. Morrison read the custo-structions and charges toors, who then retired for first session, an organization for the selection of a sec-a shorthand reporter, and committees to conduct the investigation into public affairs. New grand jury includes no on Anaheim. Its member-as follows: Man: John R. Sargent; Johnson, Roy Kobayshi, E. Davidson, Josephine, Mrs. Elizabeth Barber, s. Florence Kester, all of ana; E. C. Basten, Placenude Ridgway, La Habra;urrill, Fullerton; Joe Sul- Dr. Kersten has requested elimination of his 7½ acres from the proposed rezoning of a tract between California preside mary left state Democ- ers puzzling today over to turn. Should they put up son candidate to protei-nia's 68 convention vote pro-Truman faction? legiance to Senator Es- ver of Tennessee or s name candidate? Or m thing—and in effect co big delegation to Kefauu. The Tyuman campaigntee has been summoned morrow to try to ans questions. Meantime, me clined to even guess happen. Kefauver supporters ed. He is the only I candidate in California primary. The state's Democ- command, almost solid Truman, was left with delegates and campaign ganized—but no candidate gone ahead without an attempt to whether the preside seek reelection. Many Democrats do the Trumanites would formica's 68 convention. Kefauver by default. C mentioned Gov. Adlai of Illinois as a possibil- leaned toward a favoritidate. Flyer Literally 'Dug' from Pl FULLERTON (AP)—Ca-Mouzakis' fighter plane side down in landing, the cockpit canopy flat a ground. Mouzakis, 29, wasn't he couldn't get out. Field attendants so problem by digging him neling up underneath th new grand jury includes no one Anaheim. Its memberus follows: man: John R. Sargent; Johnson, Roy Kobayshl, E. Davidson, Josephine Mrs. Elizabeth Barber, Florence Kester, all of ana; E. C. Basten, Placenude Ridgway, La Habra; Harrill, Fullerton; Joe Sulliena Park; Isabel Frazier Prince Esqueda, both of Garve; Andrew Given, Corona Victor M. Walker, Newchurch; Athaline E. Daschner, Beach; Mrs. Gussie Kettington Beach; and John bury, San Clemente. And McCombs and Guilty Bigamy B. McCombs, 57, retired guard pharmacist mate, come to trial in Superior next week on a grand theft of involving alleged fraud ing a bank loan in Anahas found guilty of bigamy day, following trial beterior Judge K. E. Morfor the defense of Mcwho admitted being marwo wives at the same ers. Mona McCombs of and Mrs. Alva McCombs a Island, contended that state of limitations precludcution of the bigamy because the second martaken place more than ars ago. But the court retest contention and upheld execution's contention that is a "continuing offense," in state law. The subdivision application, covering a tract on Highway 39 at Chapman ave., was before the supervisors on appeal from a denial by the planning commission. It had been opposed by trustees and patrons of Alamitos school district on the ground that no school facilities were included in the proposed development, and it would result in over-crowding of Alamitos school. The planning commission also heard complaints that the tract would involve storm drainage and sanitation problems. Vice-President W. H. Campbell of Little Mansions, Inc., which proposes the subdivision, told supervisors yesterday that the subdivision had been cleared by the Road, Flood Control and Health departments. It was reported today that Alamitos school officials had withdrawn their objections. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (E)—Mrs. Marie Jeanne d'Arc Michaud today signed an agreement for her removal to Reno to face charges in the $1,500,000 Redfield burglary. jurors as they left the jury box and several of them stopped to shake his hand. LEBANON Pa.—A PUP IN A CUP—"Pee Wee," an eight-week-old Chihuahua pup, stares solemnly at the door from a standard-size tea cup, with plenty of room left to sneeze. The pup, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hassler of Letran was the only survivor of a litter of three and weighed only ounces when he first saw the light of day. The tiny dog pallum, other baby foods and vitamin drops "along with patience," Hassler explains.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Democratic Chairman Suggests Truman May Not Run; Withdrawal from State Primary Throws Cal Demos into Tizzy Kefauver Helpers Elated Over News By MORRIE LANDSBERG — SACRAMENTO (P) — President Truman's sudden withdrawal from the California presidential primary left state Democratic leaders puzzling today over which way to turn. Should they put up a favorite son candidate to protect California's 68 convention votes for the pro-Truman faction? Switch allegiance to Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee or some other name candidate? Or not do anything—and in effect concede the 'Satisfactory' Truce in Korea May Cause Truman to Withdraw KEY WEST, Fla. (P) — Democratic Chairman Frank E. McKinney suggested today that President Truman may not run for re-election if a "satisfactory" truce is reached in Korea. McKinney told a news conference the Korean situation is a "paramount" factor in Truman's consideration. And he said his own opinion, based on conversations with the president, is that "his decision will be predicated on the success or failure of resolving the Korean situation satisfactorily." McKinney added that personally, if he had undertaken a job of such importance as Korea, and it was accomplished, he would feel that his job was done. McKinney has just completed two days of talks with Truman. When he came here, there were reports that some influential party leaders were insisting he should seek definite word from the president as to his intentions. The suggestion that Truman's decision hinged on the outcome The California presidential primary left state Democratic leaders puzzling today over which way to turn. Should they put up a favorite son candidate to protect California's 68 convention votes for the pro-Truman faction? Switch allegiance to Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee or some other name candidate? Or not do anything—and in effect concede the big delegation to Kefauver? The Truman campaign committee has been summoned here tomorrow to try to answer those questions. Meantime, members declined to even guess what will happen. Kefauver supporters were elated. He is the only Democratic candidate in California's June 3 primary. The state's Democratic high command, almost solidly behind Truman, was left with a slate of delegates and campaign forces organized—but no candidate. It had gone ahead without any word as to whether the president would seek reelection. Many Democrats doubted that the Trumanites would have California's 68 convention votes to Kefauver by default. One or two mentioned Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois as a possibility. Most leaned toward a favorite son candidate. Flyer Literally 'Dug' from Plane FULLERTON (AP)—Capt. George Mouzakis' fighter plane slipped upside down in landing, smashing the cockpit canopy flat against the ground. Mouzakis, 29, wasn't hurt. But he couldn't get out. Field attendants solved the problem by digging him out, tunneling up underneath the cockpit. State Budget May Go to Assembly Tomorrow SACRAMENTO (AP) — California's billion dollar plus budget for the 12 months-beginning July 1 may be voted to the Assembly floor tomorrow, Assemblyman Marvin Sherwin (R-Piedmont) said today. He is chairman of the Ways and Means committee which has had the budget bill under consideration since Feb. 4. Sherwin said "there is nothing to indicate any real fuss" over the budget, once it does reach the Assembly. If it is voted out of committee tomorrow, he said, it might not be up for a lower house vote, however, until late next week—the last of the 89-day budget session. Spring, Easter Style Show To Herald Friday Opening Free bus rides, three-cent coffee, pretty girls as living models, smart new spring styles, lights, music and laughter... free parking and flowers will usher in the Spring and Easter season with a city wide Fashion Show. Searchlights playing in the sky and spotlights in the merchants windows will light up Anaheim with a brilliance never seen before. Merchants of Anaheim have cooperated 100 per cent in making a spectacular and colorful major production of the event. The Fashion Show being held Friday night from 6 to 9 marks the changeover of Anaheim from a Saturday night town to a Friday night town in Korea. McKinney told a news conference the Korean situation is a "paramount" factor in Truman's consideration. And he said his own opinion, based on conversations with the president, is that "his decision is reached in Korea. McKinney has just completed two days of talks with Truman. When he came here, there were reports that some influential party leaders were insisting he should seek definite word from the president as to his intentions. The suggestion that Truman's decision hinged on the outcome in Korea developed in a sparring exchange with reporters. He was asked whether "a Korean settlement would lessen the chances of Mr. Truman seeking re-election." McKinney replied: "In my opinion, it may, and that is my opinion." McKinney said that if Truman does not run the president will not attempt to dictate the Democratic nominee but will favor an "open convention." McKinney also said the president will not make any announcement of his intentions to the Jefferson-Jackson dinner of the Democratic party in Washington March 29, but will "in ample time before the July convention" to clear the way for other candidates. Route No. 2—Starts at Charlotte and Claudina; east on Charlotte to Philadelphia; north on Philadelphia to Florence; west on Florence to Claudina; north on South Claudina to Center street; west on Center to Lemon street; north on Lemon to West North street; west on North street to West Citron. Return same route. (Leave Charlotte and south Claudina: 6:15; 6:45; 7:15; 7:45; 8:15; 8:45 p.m.) (Leave west North and Citron: 6:30; 7:00; 7:30; 8:00; 8:30; 9:00 p.m.) Placentia bus—By way of La Jolla Colony. Field attendants solved the problem by digging him out, tunneling up underneath the cockpit. Merchants of Anaheim have cooperated 100 per cent in making a spectacular and colorful major production of the event. The Fashion Show being held Friday night from 6 to 9 marks the changeover of Anaheim from a Saturday night town to a Friday night shopping center. Every family in north Orange county has been notified of this event by one means or another; by newspaper, handbills, street signs, direct mail and word of mouth the word has spread that Anaheim has taken the lead among north Orange county cities in making this progressive move. “This change could have been made only through the finest spirit of cooperation on the part of all retailers” said Walter Swanberger, chairman of the Retail division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Three buses, charted for the occasion by the Retail division, are fore-runners of the regular service scheduled for Anaheimers. Three lines will cover all four sections of the city and extend service to Placentia and La Jolla colony. Routes and schedules are: Route No. 1—Starts at Olive and LaPalma, south on Olive to east Center, west on Center to West street; south on West street to Santa Ana street; east on Santa Ana street to Illinois; south on Illinois to west Water street; east on Water street to south Palm; north on Palm to Center; east on Center to Olive, north on Olive to La Palma. (Leave north Olive and east La Palma: 6:15; 6:45; 7:15; 7:45; 8:15; 8:45 p.m.) (Leave west Center and West streets: 6:30; 7:00; 7:30; 8:00; 8:30; Sierra Nevada Isolated, Four Dead in Storm SAN FRANCISCO (UP) — Rail and motor traffic over the Sierra Nevada between California and Nevada was at a standstill early today in the drifted wake of a blizzard that buried highways and tracks under huge mounds of snow. Four persons were reported dead—a couple buried in their auto in a Nevada drift and two men killed in a California avalanche. Rescuers today battled through 30 to 50 foot deep snowslides toward a lodge where 125 guests, employees and Navy Seabees were snowbound. Hundreds of others were temporarily isolated at resorts and cabins. The storm that screamed down mountain passes yesterday quickly overcame snow-removal crews on U.S. Highways 40, 50 and 395—the main trans-Sierra auto routes. For the weary highway workers it was another in a slashing series of storms that has made this winter California’s worst in more than 40 years.