anaheim-gazette 1952-03-26

Crime Doesn't Pay! Some "big jobs" have been pulled off by robbers since World War I. The sordid details may be found on Page 6. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Dog Control Law Passed; Puts Teeth in Old Law Anaheim now has a "dog leash law" following action of the city council last night, but the word "leash" doesn't enter into it. "Control" was the word chosen by the council around which to build an ordinance designed to keep footloose dogs from becoming a nuisance to neighbors of their masters. After City Clerk Charles Griffith had explained all 31 sections of the law, most of which are identical with those of the previous ordinance, it became apparent that: 1. the new law put teeth into the old one by making dog owners responsible for the actions of their dogs; 2. that dogs "taken for a walk" by their masters don't necessarily have to be on a leash, but the masters are responsible to see that the dogs don't sully the neighbors' lawns, chase passing vehicles, bite pedestrians, or otherwise get out of City Council Denies Atlantic Supply Co. W. Center St. Site In a move to maintain the quality of business establishments on W. Center st., Anaheim city council last night denied a special use permit to the Atlantic Supply Co., to erect a plumbing, electrical supply and hardware store at 1006 to 1010 W. Center st. Mayor Charles Pearson reflected the attitude of the council members when he said, "It seems to me that you are requesting permission to operate a pipe yard there. Center st., is no place for a pipe yard." Leonard Smith, a member of the Jess Medaris realty office, contended that the fact that only 2 per cent of the business of the proposed establishment would involve pipe would keep it from becoming a "pipe yard" and that the pipe would be stored indoors, anyway. Mayor Pearson said he drew his opinion of the nature of the business from a visit to stores operated by the company in Compton and El Monte. Several letters regarding the store were read from Paul lay in getting a variance. However, later in the evening, Councilman Robert H. Boney opined that the council could save the company and Smith much time informing them that the council felt a pipe yard didn't belong that location and that a variability probably would not be passed down to the council. An informed poll was taken, in which the council unanimously agreed with Bonnet and City Clerk Charles Griffith was instructed to so inform Smith and the Atlantic Supply Co. Council Suspends Operation of Cow-Feed Mill Anaheim councilmen last night voted to suspend operations of a combination cow-feed mill and juice plant on Manchester blvd. at the western end of Center-st. until the owner, an unidentified Los Angeles man, takes steps to make the operation conform with local ordinances. The action was taken as a step in cleaning up the appearance of the western gateway to Anaheim. The mill in question is fenced in (it was done at the city's insistence in the past with scrap corrugated iron sheets) but still remains an eyesore, in the opinion of the council. Operation of the mill will be resumed with city approval only when terms of the variance section of the ruling ordinance have been met. Stanton Tract Denied by Board Basing its denial on the ground that proper provision for drainage and sewer connections were lacking, the county board of supervisors late yesterday refused approval of a subdivision on 54 acres at Highway 39 and Chapman ave. Little Mansions, Inc., had applied for the permit. A large delegation of Garden Grove citizens, with Charles W. Musser and others as spokesmen, crowded into the board room to oppose the subdivision project, which is located in Alamitos school district. The supervisors made known that they have adopted a policy of requiring sewer connections for subdivisions in rural areas, though there may be no trunk lines or laterals in the area. Permission was granted the Salvation Army to hold its annual salvage Week, June 1 to 7, in Anaheim with the proviso that no signs or placards be posted about the city. Councilmen took note of the fact that available poles are already overcrowded with placards of one sort or another. Since sentiment on joining the area west of Palm st. in the proposed Ball rd. Annexation to the city of Anaheim is divided, City Administrator Keith Murdoch last night proposed that the portion of the Ball rd. tract east of Palm st. be written up as a separate annexation in order to get earlier action on that section. Councilmen accepted a grant deed from Ruth Jefferson Rust for a right of way for the widening of Wilhelmina st. west of Plam st. to Citron st. They agreed to pay a $3100 consideration. The property owner agreed to move a house on the land to another portion of the property at her own expense. A 10-foot easement for installation of public utilities was accepted by the council from Dr. John Truxaw. The easement runs east from S. Lemon st. between Midway Manor and Valencia st. A resolution was passed granting Santa Ana the right to act as contracting agent for the Joint Outfall Sewer district in completing title to the JOS outfall sewer right of way preparatory to the sale of Unit One of the sewer to the county sanitation districts. The council authorized the calling of bids for the installation of (Continued on Page 5) Berger, chairman of the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Route 2, which operated over South Claudina st. in the southeast end of town and out N. Lemon and West North sts. in the northwest section will be dropped. A careful check on riders showed that not enough persons rode on the route to make it worthwhile to continue. On the other hand, Route 1 and the Placentia route were well patronized. Many requests for service to Freeway Park, Buena Park and Stanton have been phoned in to the Chamber of Commerce office. In view of these facts it has been decided to drop Route 1 and add a route that will give hourly service to Freeway Park, Buena Park, Cypress, Hansen and Stanton. Schedule on this route is as follows: * Leave P.M.— Anahiem Freeway Park Buena Park 6:00 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:10 7:20 8:00 8:10 8:20 9:00 9:10 9:20 Cypress Hansen Stanton 6:30 6:40 6:50 7:30 7:40 7:50 8:30 8:40 8:50 9:30 9:40 9:50 Service on the route between Placentia and Anaheim will be increased to every 30 minutes. Buses will leave each terminal point at the hour and half hour 6 to 9 p.m. Commenting on the success of CAFFEIN FIT? Daylight burglars yesterday afternoon entered a storeroom of the Evanson Market at 6185 Manchester blvd., Buena Park, and stole a quantity of coffee valued at $241, the sheriff's office reported. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETY ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1952 Atlantic St. Site for the proposed business getting a variance. Howater in the evening, Coun- Robert H. Boney opined the council could save the city and Smith much time by ing them that the council pipe yard dn't belong at location and that a variance would not be passed by council. An informed poll was in which the council un-sily agreed with Boney, City Clerk Charles Griffith instructed to so inform Smith Atlantic Supply Co. SUNSHINE Southern California, shivering in the grip of a winter storm only two weeks ago, today basked in a minor heat wave. The Weather Bureau forecast more of the same tomorrow. The mercury rose to 80 yesterday in Los Angeles. Even if the warm spell continues in Southern California, mountains will remain good for at least two more weekends, forecasters said. State Budget Exceeds By $50 Million as Emp SACRAMENTO — The Assembly's budget bill skyrocketed to a total of $1,235,553,000 today as the lower house voted standby funds for a second round of 1952 pay raises for state employees. The action brought the House budget to some 50 million dollars more than originally recommended by Governor Warren. Meanwhile, the State Finance committee approved its own version—calling for cuts of 15 million. In other words, the two houses differed by 65 unofficial reckoning on 1952-53 spending allowance. The Senate group joined entire National Guard program. The admits sought $805,000 as a s 13 new armories. The increased that amount to 000 to construct 17 army gether. The waning time of the session made the difference between the two houses all pronounced. The session end Tuesday. It was a that the budget bill will go to a joint conference tee for compromise negaThe pay raise are sponsored by the D caucus, went through the bly with overwhelming support, 58 to 10, over p administration spokesmen was "inflationary." Finance officials est WORK—FAST WAY TO TRAVEL—Small airplane—auto that files—is transformed plane (top) after landing at LaGuardia here into small auto (bottom) enroute on Central Parkway for appearance at Innona Motor Sports show. Inventor is Robert Edison Fulton, Jr., of Danbury, Conn. The plane-auto was approved six months ago by Civil Aeronautics Administration. Vital statistics are: weight, 1800 pounds; air cruising speed 110-120 m.p.h.; ceiling 12,000 feet; top ground speed, 55 m.p.h.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) The Bus Service Friday Night Operate on Revised Schedule Inage in Free Bus Service for Friday night was an today by Walter Swan-chairman of the Retail of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Route 2, which over South Claudina st., southeast end of town and Lemon and West North sts., northwest section will be a careful check on riders that not enough persons the route to make it able to continue. On the Routes 1 and the Plane last Friday night's Spring Fashion show and Opening, Chairman Swanberger said. One of the finest gestures of the cooperation of every type of business in making this change-over a success, was the lighting up of the offices of the financial institutions. The Anaheim Building and Loan Association and the Security National Bank offices were brilliantly lighted for the occasion although the offices were not open. This did much towards brightening the corner of Lemon and West. Kersten Sandpit Application Is Held Up Again Dr. E. H. Kersten's application for a gravel pit permit is still hanging fire before the county supervisors. But the Anaheim doctor at least avoided one road block to his project when his 20-acres were left out of a 240-acre rezoning request which the supervisors granted. The area extends between Manchester, Gilbert, Magnolia and Crescent avenues, northwest of Anaheim. One Killed, Eight Hurt In Three Wrists One man was killed and critically injured in a head-on automobile crash on rora del Mar at 3:20 a.m. while eight others were in a series of traffic accidents during the past 24 hours, fornia Highway Patrol rd. Frances Harrell Jr., 21 guna Beach, was instantly driven by Calvin O. Krieger Santa Ana, on MacArthur mile and a half south of quin rd. Harrell's body was taken Baltz mortuary at Corner Mar. Krieger is in San Community hospital, uncle and having multiple fractures. Six persons were injured Bloomfield and Green sts. Alamitos at 3 p.m. y City's Summer Sewage Cost Too High, Boney Says Anaheim's share of the cost of the Joint Outfall Sewer district's proposed summer program is too high, according to Councilman Robert H. Boney, the city's representative on the JOS board. Details of the summer program proposal, submitted to the Anaheim city council last night, showed a total cost of $35,000, of which Newport Beach is to pay 74 per cent. The other 26 per cent, or $7900 is to be borne by the JOS. Due to the fact that Anaheim's sewage flow runs to about 48 per cent more than the quota allowed by its 15.3 per cent ownership in the JOS treatment plant, the JOS board proposed that the city pay 48 per cent of the $7900 or $3860. Boney contended that the charge is too high since the 48 per cent overage was determined during periods of excessive flow from Anaheim. He declared that the percentage should be determined on a yearly basis, thereby reducing Anaheim's share to about 25 per cent. But the Anaheim doctor at least avoided one road block to his project when his 20-acres were left out of a 240-acre rezoning request which the supervisors granted. The area extends between Manchester, Gilbert, Magnolia and Crescent avenues, northwest of Anaheim. The rezoning move was reportedly promoted by neighbors of the Kersten property in an effort to block the gravel pit application, which has been before the county planning commission and supervisors for many weeks. The planning commission last week finally approved Dr. Kersten's application and recommended that it be withdrawn from the rezoning area, which originally covered 300 acres. The planning commission also recommended withdrawal of another 40 acres near Gilbert and Crescent avenues. The supervisors yesterday adopted the planning commission recommendations as to rezoning the area from agricultural to residential classification, with the 60 acres withdrawn. But Dr. Kersten's gravel pit application was held over to April 8. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 9.25; 126s 9.26; 150s 8.47; 176s 8.08; 200s 7.85; 220s 7.63. CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 6.93; 150s 7.36; 176s 7.31; 200s 7.13; 220s 7.13. Anaheim Triple Wins Court Suit Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Pa and Mrs. Bertha McKim, Anaheim, won the suit for than $50,000 filed against by Mrs. Ethel I. Spence and Angeles when a Superior jury late yesterday returned verdict denying the Spence action was based upon auto collision Nov. 22, 1955. Indio where Mrs. Spence collided with the Patterns which was being driven by McKim. The jury deliberated hours and 22 minutes. Dr. Patterson is an Aptometrist. ZETTE PH 26, 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 105 Exceeds Warren’s Request on as Employee Raises Voted houses differed by 65 million by unofficial reckoning on the state’s 1952-53 spending allowance. The Senate group junked the entire National Guard armory program. The administration sought $805,000 as a starter for 13 new armories. The Assembly increased that amount to $2,516,000 to construct 17 armories altogether. The waning time of the budget session made the differences between the two houses all the more pronounced. The session must end Tuesday. It was a certainty that the budget bill will have to go to a joint conference committee for compromise negotiations. The pay raise amendment, sponsored by the Democratic caucus, went through the Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support, 58 to 10, over protests of administration spokesmen that it was “inflationary.” Finance officials estimated it (R-Sacramento) denied that laying aside the extra money would contribute to inflation. It is state policy, he pointed out, to match wages of private industry. Taft’s Name Must Remain on New Jersey Ballot By The Associated Press A New Jersey judge ruled today that Sen. Robert A. Taft’s name must remain on the presidential primary ballot in that state. Taft had asked that his name be taken off the ballot. He said he acted because Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll broke his word when he announced support of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for the GOP nomination for president. Police Search For Witness in Danvers Robbery DANVERS, Mass. (P)—Stymled in their quest for clues to the bold $681,000 robbery of an armored truck here, police and FBI agents today pushed search for an eyewitness to the huge theft. Danvers Police Chief Raymond Kirwin said law officers “can’t find a soul” who saw the money taken yesterday from the truck as it stood unguarded outside a drugstore. Its crew was having coffee. Three bandits, in a quick and obviously well-planned job, parked a stolen 1950 Buick sedan alongside the truck, entered it without apparent difficulty and made off in a burst of speed down Danvers’ main street. “The FBI has combed both sides of the street,” said Chief Kirwin, “checking people who Tuesday. It was a certainty that the budget bill will have to go to a joint conference committee for compromise negotiations. The pay raise amendment, sponsored by the Democratic caucus, went through the Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support, 58 to 10, over protests of administration spokesmen that it was "inflationary." Finance officials estimated it would cost $9,600,000. The budget—largest ever proposed in California—already includes money for a five per cent salary increase authorized by the state personnel board. The second raise would not be granted without the board's way-so. Assemblyman Marvin Sherwin (R-Piedmont), Ways and Means chairman, protested the second pay raise as "purely an inflationary move." He said the legislature could vote the necessary money on January if state salaries are found to be out of line. Assemblyman Gordon Fleury One Killed, Eight Hurt In Three Wrecks One man was killed and another critically injured in a terrific head-on automobile crash near Corona del Mar at 3:20 a.m. today, while eight others were injured in a series of traffic accidents during the past 24 hours, the California Highway Patrol reported. Frances Harrell Jr., 21, of Launa Beach, was instantly killed when his car collided with one driven by Calvin O. Krieger, 33, of Santa Ana, on MacArthur blvd., a mile and a half south of San Joaquin rd. Harrell's body was taken to the saltz mortuary at Corona del Mar. Krieger is in Santa Ana community hospital, unconscious and having multiple fractures. Six persons were injured at roomfield and Green sts. in Los Lamitos at 3 p.m. yesterday. By The Associated Press A New Jersey judge ruled today that Sen. Robert A. Taft's name must remain on the presidential primary ballot in that state. Taft had asked that his name be taken off the ballot. He said he acted because Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll broke his word when he announced support of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for the GOP nomination for president. The effect of the ruling is that the New Jersey voters will be given a ballot choice between Taft and Eisenhower, ranking Republican candidates. This will mark the second and last direct primary battle between the two. Eisenhower scored a shutout over Taft in the New Hampshire primary: Judge Ralph J. Smalley, of the New Jersey Superior court, said in dismissing the petition for withdrawal filed on Taft's behalf that: "In view of overriding public interest and in view of the telegrams I have received from county clerks, I feel now that the sentiment of the public is for Tait's name to remain on the ballot." Harold E. Stassen, former governor of Minnesota also is entered in the New Jersey primary. Stassen made the somewhat surprising announcement yesterday that he would split his delegate strength in Wisconsin with Eisenhower. And the chairman of the Ohio group backing Stassen for the nomination said today a similar move probably will be made in Ohio. McCarthy Files Defamation Suit WASHINGTON (UP)—Sen. McCarthy (R-Wis) today filed a two million dollar suit against Senator Benton (D-Conn), accusing him of "libel, slander and conspiracy" to seek the ouster of McCarthy from the Senate. The suit is based on Benton's assertions last September that McCarthy committed perjury, fraud and calculated deceit of the American people in pressing his charges that communists have in drugstore. Its crew has having coffee. Three bandits, in a quick and obviously well-planned job, parked a stolen 1950 Buick sedan alongside the truck, entered it without apparent difficulty and made off in a burst of speed down Danvers' main street. "The FBI has combed both sides of the street," said Chief Kirwin, "checking people who were in stores, but no one was found who saw it." The possibility was not ruled out that some eyewitnesses hesitated to come forth with information in fear of reprisals—like the killing in Brooklyn of Arnold Schuster after he "gingered" Willie Sutton, now on trial for bank robbery. The truck driver and his two guards were questioned until far into the night by FBI agents and state police before being permitted to go to their homes. United States Trucking company officials set the loot figure at $681,000 upping by $81,000 the original estimate. Left behind in the truck by the time-pressed bandits was $77,000, much of it in coin. While the probe here went on, police kept under hospital guard two Massachusetts men who were shot at Madbury, N. H., when they failed to halt as roadblocks were thrown up after the robbery here. New Hampshire state police superintendent Ralph H. Caswell said there was nothing found in the pair's car to link them with the Danvers case, but they would not be eliminated until they were questioned thoroughly. Senate Group Votes to Extend Various Controls WASHINGTON (UP)—The Senate Banking committee voted unanimously today to extend wage, price and other controls for one year. The authority to impose controls is contained in the Defense Pro- Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Patterson and Mrs. Bertha McKim, all of Anaheim, won the suit for more than $50,000 filed against them. Mrs. Ethel I. Spence of Los Angeles when a Superior court late yesterday returned itsdict denying the Spence suit. The action was based upon an auto collision Nov. 22, 1950, near Elmo where Mrs. Spence's carided with the Patterson car, which was being driven by Mrs. Kim. The jury deliberated two hours and 22 minutes. Dr. Patterson is an Anaheimometrist. Three Candidates File Last-Minute Nomination Papers Approach of the deadline for filing candidate nomination petitions which is 5 p.m. Friday, spurred political activities today as two candidates for state assembly seats and one who seeks a municipal court judgeship in Santa Ana-Orange district, entered the campaign arena. Frank Rospaw, Placentia newspaper publisher, a Republican who had filed earlier for his own party nomination to the assembly in the 75th district, yesterday filed also for the Democratic nomination. Lester van Tatenhove, Santa Ana attorney, former Democratic county central committee chairman, who opposed cross-filing, filed for the 74th district assembly nomination on the Democratic ticket only. He will oppose Assemblyman Earl Stanley, Republican, who filed on both tickets. Deputy District Attorney J. Walter Steiner filed for judge of Santa Ana-Orange municipal court, where city Judge Ronald M. Crookshank of Santa Ana, already had filed. Votes to Extend Various Controls WASHINGTON (AP)—The Senate Banking committee voted unanimously today to extend wage, price and other controls for one year. The authority to impose controls is contained in the Defense Production Act. This is due to expire June 30. The Banking committee action would extend the controls to June 30, 1953. President Truman has asked a two-year extension of the act, which covers wages, prices, rents and materials. A few kinks must be ironed out of the legislation at another closed session this afternoon before the committee reports the measure to the Senate. Early action is expected there. A House committee also is studying the controls measure. It has not yet completed hearings. Rents would be controlled for another year, much as they are now, under the adopted legislation. Anaheim Police Officer Arrested For Child Desertion Allen Warren Klosterhoff, 30, an officer on the Anaheim police force since June, 1951, was arrested yesterday by Orange county sheriff's deputies on a warrant from the state of New York charging desertion of his three children in Nassau county. Klosterhoff, a Marine during World War II, reportedly told the sheriff's office that he would waive extradition.