anaheim-gazette 1952-03-21

Friday Tonight inaugurates the Anaheim merchants "Friday nights open." Stores will be open on Fridays until 9 p.m. It is a good chance to do your shopping—then relax over the weekend. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE VP Barclay Lauds County Employee Assn. Project "Know Your County Government," a project sponsored by the Orange County Employees association, with plans afoot for a demonstration day, May 17, has come to the attention of the vice-president of the United States. From Washington, Alben W. Barclay wrote Miss Dorothy Powell, president of the Orange County Employees association, expressing strong approval of the project to acquaint Orange county citizens with the functions and procedures of their county government. The plan which originated here several years ago had been extensively copied in other counties. "In these complex days," wrote the vice-president, "The problem of the people have been so multiplied that government, at levels, is compelled to take greater interest in the guidance of the people in many fields where government must cooperate with..." BOGART NAMED HOLLYWOOD'S BEST ACTOR—Humphrey Bogart, Oscar in hand, gets a hug from Actress Clare Trevor after he was named top male actor of the year in the annual Academy Award presentations in Hollywood, March 20. His performance in "The African Queen" won him the nod. Other top winners were Vivien Leigh, best actress, and "An American in Paris," best picture—(Associated Press photo) Bogart, Leigh, 'American' Win Top Academy Awards HOLLYWOOD (P) — Humphrey Bogart, Vivien Leigh and "An American in Paris" won the principal Oscars last night in Hollywood's annual Academy Awards festival. Bogart was an obvious sentimental selection for best actor award as the gin-loving skipper in "The African Queen." Miss Leigh was a pre-award favorite for the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of a faded beauty in "Streetcar Named Desire." But the upset mood of the night in the Pantages Theater prevailed in the best picture award—"An American in Paris" was the first musical to win this honor and most of the pre-ward polls figured "Streetcar" as a runaway choice. It was a sentimental year and Bogie summed it up best himself: "I have been around a long time. Maybe the people like me." Bogie's performance as the unshaven boatskipper in "The African Queen" was the popular choice. It brought down the house—a fancy ermined and white tied houseful of the Movieland elite. Karl Malden, the disillusioned lover of "Streetcar," won the award for the best supporting actor and Kim Hunter, the wife in "Streetcar," won the best supporting actress plum. They were fa- if not in years, was the victory for "American in Paris." It was the first out and out musical ever to win the grand prize. Most experts figured it last in their selections. A good musical, it was not classed in the same breath with "Streetcar" and "A Place in the Sun." But it won, nevertheless, to open-mouthhed applause. City Hall Layout In Process of Re-Arrangement Anaheim city hall is being revamped, rehashed and rearranged these days to get officials nearer the places of most concern to them, plus promoting increased efficiency. For example, City Administrator Keith Murdoch is being moved from his ground-level office upstairs to the office formerly occupied by City Engineer George Holyoke, who gets a new location right next to the drafting room of the Engineer's office. Murdoch's new location will place him close to the Council Chamber, thus making it easy to reach needed records and files during council sessions. In these complex days," wrote the vice-president, "The problem of the people have been so multilied that government, at all levels, is compelled to take greater interest in the guidance of the people in many fields where government must cooperate with them. "Under these circumstances, ultimate knowledge by the people of their government is essential to keep that government, strong honest and efficient. To know one's county government better opens the door to a better knowledge edge of both state and federal governments and all other levels of government affairs. "It is a very valuable educational process which those of us who are in public life are always glad to encourage." Optimists Hear Talk by DuPont Chemistry Exec With spring here and styles uppermost in milady's mind, the Anaheim Optimists, not to be left out of the fashion parade, got brief glimpse of what the weared man would be wearing in the very near future as Dr. Walter Dew, executive chemist of the DuPont San Francisco chemical plant spoke during their meeting at Mother's Kitchen. It will be dawn suits in the very near future. The new product was first introduced only last summer at DuPont convention of chemicals held in Wilmington. A young chemist demonstrated his fashionable dacros blue suit by disrobing and washing both pants and coat in soapy water before an astounded audience. After a brief rinse and an hour's drying, he redressed and demonstrated his suit unwrinkled, clean and pressed as though it had been just returned from the dry cleaners. Dr. Dew ex- Bogie's performance as the unshaven boatskipper in "The African Queen" was the popular choice. It brought down the house—a fancy ermined and white tied houseful of the Movieland elite. Karl Malden, the disillusioned lover of "Streetcar," won the award for the best supporting actor and Kim Hunter, the wife in "Streetcar," won the best supporting actress plum. They were favorites. The biggest upset of the night, Balboa Woman Drowned in Bay Apparently knocked into the water while crossing Newport Bay, in her small sailboat during a high wind last night, Mrs. Kay Chattock, 40 was drowned. Her body was found floating in the water off Seasport Landing at 6 a.m. today by C. J. Roehm. Mrs. Chattock, who resided with her two young children on W. Bay ave., Balboa, was employed at a cafe on the Coast Highway in the "Miracle Mile" section. It was her habit to sail her boat home across the bay after work each evening. She left the cafe at 11 p.m. yesterday and started her crossing by sail despite the strong wind. Coroner Earl R. Abbey said today that it was probable that a swinging boom had hurled her into the water, perhaps half-stunned. The boat was found this morning, floating and unharmed. Her body was removed to the Baltz Mortuary at Corona del Mar, where the coroner ordered an autopsy. Arrangements for the inquest are pending. Abbey said. For example, City Administrator Keith Murdoch is being moved from his ground-level office upstairs to the office formerly occupied by City Engineer George Holyoke, who gets a new location right next to the drafting room of the Engineer's office. Murdoch's new location will place him close to the Council Chamber, thus making it easy to reach needed records and files during council sessions. Planning Engineer Bob Mungall's desk will remain in its present location, where it will be joined by that of Homer Wallace, City Building Inspector, who is being displaced by Receptionist and PBX Operator Sue Kelly. Murdoch's present office will probably be used as a conference room, while Miss Kelly's office will remain a reception room. Wynn Friday, assistant to the city administrator, will occupy an office next to Murdoch's new one. A partition had to be removed on the east side of the Planning Engineer's office. A curved counter will be installed between the entrance to the office and the desk space. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 8.90; 126s 9.14; 150s 8.81; 176s 8.30; 200s 8.28; 220s 8.06. CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 8.05; 150s 7.51; 176s 7.28; 200s 7.13; 220s 7.06. Margaret Sings In San Diego SAN DIEGO (AP)—Margaret Trueman gave her first Pacific Coast concert here last night to a three-fourths capacity audience of about 1700 in San Diego high school auditorium. The president's singing daughter pleased the audience with her personality but her voice was described by the San Diego Union's critic as weak and often off-key. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1952 Barclay Lauds County Employee Project Your County Governance project sponsored by the County Employees association plans afoot for a big Stats Day" on Saturday, 17, has come to the attention of the vice-president of the United States. Washington, Alben W. wrote Miss Dorothy president of the Orange Employees association, strong approval of the two acquaint Orange county with the functions and services of their county govern- the plan which originated several years ago had been easily copied in other coun-ese complex days," wrote president, "The problems people have been so multi-nat government, at all is compelled to take an interest in the guidance people in many fields whereent must cooperate with Primaries in Nebraska and Wisconsin Get Attention Of Presidential Hopefuls By The Associated Press The political guessing game about President Truman's and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's plans continued apace today as the active candidates for the presidency centered their campaigns in Wisconsin and Nebraska. These were the top developments in the political arena: 2. A majority of 45 Wisconsin newspaper editors concluded from surveys in their own counties that popular sentiment favors Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio for the GOP presidential nomination and Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee for the Democratic nomination. The state holds its preference primary April 1. 2. The New Jersey battle between Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll and Taft was heightened by a consolidation of Eisenhower forces in the state and a suggestion that Driscoll run for vice president on will seek re-election. 4. Gov. Adlai Stevenson repeated what he has often said, that he does not want to run for president, "I want to run for governor of Illinois—and that's all." 5. Sen. Lodge said that if Eisenhower's popularity can be translated into delegate votes "there is no question" about his being nominated on the first convention ballot in July. Warren Not Impressed by Ike Write-In RACINE, Wis. UP—Gov. Earl Warren of California doesn't believe the tremendous write-in campaign for General Eisenhower the plan which originated several years ago had been largely copied in other counthese complex days," wrote president. "The problems people have been so multiat government, at all is compelled to take a interest in the guidance people in many fields where consent must cooperate with for these circumstances, knowledge by the people of government is essential that government, strong, and efficient. To know county government better the door to a better knowledge both state and federal events and all other levels of government affairs. A very valuable education-ess which those of us who public life are always gladrage." **Mists Hear by DuPont Chemistry Exec** Spring here and styles up in milady's mind, the Optimists, not to be left the fashion parade, got a impse of what the well man would be wearing in near future as Dr. Walter executive chemist of the DuFranisco chemical plant, during their meeting at Kitchen. It will be days in the very near future. New product was first introduced last summer at a convention of chemists Wilmington. A young demonstrated his fash- macros blue suit by disrob- washing both pants and soapy water before an audience. After a brief an hour's drying, he re- and demonstrated his suit red, clean and pressed as had been just returned dry cleaners. Dr. Dew ex- **Shoplifters Pay $150 Fines Each** Rose Arita Tidwell 29, and Eileen Faye Stone, 22, both of Norwalk, were freed by Anaheim police early yesterday afternoon when they paid $150 each as the fine for a shoplifting foray in Anaheim Wednesday. They had the choice of paying the fines or spending 75 days in the county klink. During their Wednesday "shopping" spree, the two women lifted $129.22 worth of merchandise from Penney's, S.Q.R. store, Kress, The Kiddie Center and Richard's Variety store in Anaheim, and the Serve Yourself Shoe Store in Fullerton. **Hit-Run Driver Injures Cyclist** Robert Ferris Smith, 24, El Toro Marine, was injured by a hit-run car that sideswiped his motorcycle in Santa Ana last night, and two women were hurt in a crash west popular sentiment favors Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio for the GOP presidential nomination and Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee for the Democratic nomination. The state holds its preference primary April 1. 2. The New Jersey battle between Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll and Taft was heightened by a consolidation of Eisenhower forces in the state and a suggestion that Driscoll run for vice president on the general's ticket. Official word was awaited from the Ohio Senator before any action is taken to actually keep his name off the ballot. Taft declared he was pulling out of the New Jersey race because Driscoll "had broken his word" in endorsing Eisenhower. The governor said Taft stepped out because of his "successive setbacks in New Hampshire and Minnesota." 3. Senator Clinton P. Anderson, secretary of agriculture from 1945 to 1948, predicted Truman **Warren Not Impressed by Ike Write-In** RACINE, Wis. UP—Gov. Earl Warren of California doesn't believe the tremendous write-in campaign for General Eisenhower in Minnesota will affect the Wisconsin primary outcome April 1. Warren said today he was "amazed" at the more than 5000 write-in votes he received in Minnesota as well as the 100,000 plus total rolled up by Ike. Warren is campaigning for Wisconsin's 30 GOP delegates with backing from people who originally were Eisenhower supporters. Some of them are his delegate candidates now. "That's no secret," he told a reporter at a press conference. "When Eisenhower was unavailable they asked me to be their candidate." He reiterated that he would release any delegates he won in Wisconsin, California, Oregon, or other states if it became apparent he couldn't win the nomination. That, he said, would be "only good sportsmanship." **Cypress Ranchers Sue Over Storm Water Diversion** Charging diversion of storm waters, resulting in flooding of their property, three Cypress ranchers today filed suit in Superior court against J. J. Denni, Sr., prominent rancher and director of the Orange County Water district, his son, J. J. Denni Jr., and the Cox Construction Co. The suit asked $44,977.25 damages. The plaintiffs allege in their complaint that the flood waters normally followed a drainage ditch that led away from their property. The Denni's caused the construction firm to fill in this ditch along their property on Juacarne. WASHINGTON—STEER early today that the U walkout. The action bers dissenting, of a ray said if no settlement tice. At extreme left PORTLAND, Me. UP—to pledge themselves to Truman was the big que- fore Maine Democrats they opened their state tion. There seemed scarce of anyone else getting the state's 10 national c votes. **Ways and M Ante on W** SACRAMENTO UP—budget even larger than ord spending program pro-Governor Warren was today by the Assembly W Means committee. As sent to the House a vote, the big bill calls 200,000 — or 15 million what the governor recom- ments. In its final actions wi long study of the budget, mittee: Wrote in approximately lion dollars to augment to schools. The governo mended 12 million. Agreed to provide 12% for an average five per raise for the state's 50,000 ees, plus $800,000 for a boost for the 500 state attendants. The budget began its ar filled journey through tha lature with a priority. Hit-Run Driver Injures Cyclist Robert Ferris Smith, 24, El Toro Marine, was injured by a hit-run car that sideswiped his motorcycle in Santa Ana last night, and two women were hurt in a crash west of Westminster yesterday afternoon, according to official traffic reports. Smith told Santa Ana police that he had stopped his motorcycle on Garden Grove blvd. for a stop sign at Flower st. The hit-run car approached from the rear, struck the side of his motorcycle and knocked it into a ditch. Smith received a leg injury and pavement burns on hands and body. Mrs. Florence Wright, 60, and Mrs. Reva Fowler, 40, both of Santa Ana, received minor injuries when a car driven by Mrs. Wright collided with a car driven by Maurice E. Allee, 27, of Downey. The collision took place on Westminster blvd. at Bolsa Chica road. Allele's car was knocked into the ditch but he was unhurt. The two women were taken to the county hospital. Anaheim City Council to Meet Anaheim city council will consider problems arising from various annexations to the city now pending, including the Placentia ave., Ball rd., Acacia st., and several new proposed annexations, when they continue the regular meeting adjourned Tuesday night at 4:30 p.m. today. LOS ANGELES (UP)—Voluptuous Barbara Payton today filed a bristling answer to actor Franchot Tone's divorce suit, claiming her wealthy husband is trying to cheat her out of her marital rights. Costa Mesa Mangas Himself Believed to have taken life in a fit of despondency Henry Davis, 50, of Costa hanged himself in his garage 391 Hamilton st. yesterdays. His body was found minutes later by his wife Martha Davis. She summoned neighbor, Frank Viele, who the rope suspended over him in the garage, and attenuated Davis by artificialization without avail. Davis left a not explain act. For many years he had a fish peddler in the harbor trict, his wife told Deputy Frank Hanson that he band had appeared to be dent recently. The body was taken Smith mortuary at Hunt Beach. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Clear tonight and Saturday. Locally strong and gusty northeasterly winds over mountains and through and below passes. Generally warmer Saturday. WASHINGTON—STEEL STRIKE POSTPONED—Philip Murray (right), CIO head, tells reporters WASHINGTON—STEEL STRIKE POSTPONED—Philip Murray (right), CIO head, tells reporters early today that the United Steelworkers' policy committee voted to postpone a threatened Sunday walkout. The action followed recommendation of the Wage Stabilization Board, with industry members dissenting, of a 17 and one-half cent an hour pay hike plus other contract improvements. Murray said if no settlement is reached with industry by April 4, the union will give 96 hours strike notice. At extreme left is Rowland Evans, AP reporter.—(Associated Press Wirephoto). PORTLAND, Me. (UP)—Whether to pledge themselves to President Truman was the big question before Maine Democrats today as they opened their state convention. There seemed scant chance of anyone else getting any of the state's 10 national convention votes. Government Proposes Boost For Steelmen; Strike Off WASHINGTON (UP)—Elated CIO steelworkers early today accepted a government pay boost proposal and cancelled a weekend strike threat, but a new walkout danger loomed on April 8 if the steel industry turns down the recommendations. Ways and Means Committee Raises Ante on Warren's Spending Plan SACRAMENTO (UP)—A 1952-53 budget even larger than the record spending program proposed by Governor Warren was approved today by the Assembly Ways and Means committee. As sent to the House floor for vote, the big bill calls for $1,-100,000 — or 15 million beyond what the governor recommended. In its final actions winding up long study of the budget, the committee: Wrote in approximately 22 million dollars to augment state aid to schools. The governor recommended 12 million. Agreed to provide 12½ million or an average five per cent pay raise for the state's 50,000 employees, plus $800,000 for a special cost for the 500 state hospital attendants. The budget began its argumentalled journey through the legislature with a priority over tax assessment of results of a 40 minute dogfight over North Korea. But Sabre Pilots Win Jet Battle SEOUL, Korea (UP)—American Sabre pilots destroyed or damaged 13 to 18 red jets in a series of fights Thursday climaxed by history's longest jet battle. Darkening skies prevented exact assessment of results of a 40 minute dogfight over North Korea. But Philip Murray's union jubilantly approved a Wage Stabilization board (WSB) plan for settling the steel labor dispute which has been going on since last November. Voted by public and labor member over stiff industry objections, it calls for a three-installment pay boost that will eventually total 17½ cents an hour, plus other concessions including the union shop. The union had asked for 18½ cent hourly pay boosts with other concessions estimated to bring the overall increased costs to around 35 cents an hour. Steel companies gave no immediate reaction to the WSB plan, promising to do so later today. But WSB's industry members earlier denounced the proposal in a blistering statement as unfair and inflationary. A strike of the 650,000 steelworkers still may develop. Industry executives have said repeatedly that they could not grant wage increases without a price increase. The wage board has no power to enforce its recommendations on either side. Costa Mesa Man Hangs Himself Believed to have taken his own life in a fit of despondency, John Henry Davis, 50, of Costa Mesa,anged himself in his garage at 91 Hamilton st. yesterday. His body was found about 15 minutes later by his wife, Mrs. Martha Davis. She summoned a neighbor, Frank Viele, who cut the rope suspended over a rafter in the garage, and attempted to drive Davis by artificial respiration, without avail. Davis left a not explaining his act. For many years he had been fish peddler in the harbor district, his wife told Deputy Corner Frank Hanson that her husband had appeared to be despondent recently. The body was taken to the ninth mortuary at Huntington Beach. Sabre Pilots Win Jet Battle SEOUL, Korea (UP)—American Sabre pilots destroyed or damaged 13 to 18 red jets in a series of fights Thursday climaxed by history's longest jet battle. Darkening skies prevented exact assessment of results of a 40 minute dogfight over North Korea. But pilots of F-86 Sabre jets said they damaged at least three MIG-15s and possibly eight. In two earlier engagements Thursday the Sabres reported they shot down five MIGs and damaged five. In the 40 minute battle 28 Sabres tangled with 40 MIGs in a fight running over 70 miles from Sinanju to the Yalu river border with Manchuria. The longest previous jet battle lasted 35 minutes. County Building Hits $371,024 Building permits in the unincorporated territory of Orange county for the past week, totalling $371,024 in valuation, included $25,087 for the Anaheim area, according to records of County Building Inspector Charles Donohue. Anaheim building permits included a $9587 residence for Philip H. Notestine at 7201 Gilbert st.; a $5500 residence for Theodore Pietrok, 905 S. Lemon st.; a $5000 recreational building for Orangehorpe Youth Activities Center, Orangethorpe school, and a $3000 permit for rabbit and poultry shelters at 1322 Orangewood st., issued to Romaine C. Berger. Five Dry Days Predicted Here LOS ANGELES (UP) — Here's some good news for Southern Californians who might be tiring of the recent unusual rains and wind: The weatherman says temperatures during the week-end will scoot up above normal Sunday. He even goes so far out on the limb as to forecast no rain during the next five days. Last night and today high winds whistled through many sections; especially near the mountains, and flattened an estimated 200 trees, but the Los Angeles forecaster says: "Clear tonight and Saturday with warmer afternoons. High today near 67, with strong north-easterly winds in the vicinity of canyons. Mountain roads were reported open but chains are needed. At Burbank a wind reaching 45 miles-per-hour blew down 150 trees. Two of them fell on automobiles. At Van Nuys more than 20 trees were down, and a pair of power lines blown out of commission temporarily. Trees were also down in other San Fernando Valley sectors.