anaheim-gazette 1952-04-03

Preparedness Anaheim Sea Scouts won't be caught napping when they demonstrate nautical skills in next Wednesday's charter day exercises. For proof, see the pictures on Page 8. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH Jurors in Bonebrake Murder Trial Visit Scene of Crime in Laguna Jurors in the Gerald Bonebrake murder trial were escorted to Laguna Beach this afternoon to view the scene of the slaying of Richard Vincent Shaw, 20, in Bonebrake's small garage-apartment at 416 Mountain rd., last December 23: The jury was accompanied by Superior Court Judge Kenneth E. Morrison and other officials of the court at Santa Ana. Bonebrake, 21 year old service station attendant, went berserk among four companions at a poker party when they laughed at his saxophone playing, and allegedly shot Shaw through the back with a .38 calibre automatic pistol as Shaw was attempting to escape from the apartment. Bonebrake's defense, however, as outlined in an opening statement late yesterday by Deputy Public Defender Samuel Dreizen, will be that Shaw must have been shot by Lt. George Pletts of the Laguna Beach police department, who was firing at Bonebrake through a window. Pletts claims to have fired twice at Bonebrake after he saw Bonebrake shoot Shaw through the building. Hospitality Tea To Welcome New Anaheim Women Nearly a hundred women, newcomers to Anaheim, are expected at the first "Hospitality Tea" sponsored by Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH. Legislature Ends On Defeat of School Program By MORRIE LANDSBERG SACRAMENTO (UP)—The legislature brought its holdover session to a stormy close early this day in defeat of a proposed million dollar program to spend the building of more schools. Weary Assemblymen angled the Senate for the unepected downfall of the bond issue measure. But by that time the upper house had quit. The Assembly adjourned eight minutes later at 1:46 a.m. The development raised talk having to come back in a couple of months for another special session try on the school problem. The two houses agreed readily enough on a 24 million dollar increase in 1952-53 school support. But they fell out hopelessly terms of the classroom-building money measure intended for the November ballot. The Assembly wanted 250 million, the Sena- Bonebrake's defense, however, as outlined in an opening statement late yesterday by Deputy Public Defender Samuel Dreizen, will be that Shaw must have been shot by Lt. George Pletts of the Laguna Beach police department, who was firing at Bonebrake through a window. Pletts claims to have fired twice at Bonebrake after he saw Bonebrake shoot Shaw through the back. Pletts' second shot wounded Bonebrake in the hip. Dreizen declared the physical facts show that Bonebrake could not have hit Shaw and that it was a steel jacketed bullet fired by Pletts, which passed entirely through Shaw's body and was never found. The bullet from Pletts' gun, which hit Bonebrake, was said to have been an ordinary lead pellet. Gordon-Knute, 21, of Capistrano Beach, first witness for the state, did not witness the shooting, but described preliminary events. Knute said he joined the poker party about 1 a.m. The others having attended a drinking party at another location earlier. He 'Talent Time' Show to be Staged Tonight A capacity crowd is expected for tonight's first presentation of "Talent Time in Anaheim" according to Walter Swanberger, chairman of the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, sponsors of the event along with the producers of Leo Carillo's Dude Ranch Varieties and Frank Calbos, manager of the Anaheim theater. Fourteen acts of vaudeville, including personal appearances of some of the stars of "Dude Ranch Varieties" and local talent selected at try-outs last Tuesday will be seen and heard on the stage along with a feature picture presentation. The theater has announced no advance in prices for the huge show. All seats are 50¢ plus tax. Hal Davis, producer of the Carillo show and others who were in Hospitality Tea To Welcome New Anaheim Women Nearly a hundred women, newcomers to Anaheim, are expected at the first "Hospitality Tea" sponsored by the Retail Division of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. The tea is set for Saturday, April 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. It will be held at the Dorothy-Wade dinner house. Official hostesses for the first tea, Saturday, will be members of the Business and Professional Women's club. They are: Mrs. Norma Nipper, chairman, Eleanor Bradley, Eleanor Ashleigh, Verna Hopkins, Eva Boyd and Josephine Fulfer, president of the club. Women invited to the tea are those who moved to Anaheim during the month of February. They will be treated to a delightful lunch consisting of frozen fruit salad, assorted tea sandwiches, cookies and a choice of tea, coffee or milk. The refreshments being donated by Dorothy Ford, proprietor of the Dorothy-Wade Dinner House. Lovely floral decorations furnished by Wayne's Flower Shop will grace the tables. A fine program of music and interesting talks about Anaheim's history are scheduled. A gift from the S.Q.R. store and one from the J. C. Penney Co. will be given as prizes. Everything is free to the newcomers. An interesting feature of the tea is that women with small children may bring them as the hostesses have arranged for baby sitters and supervisors for small children who may play at games indoors or out while their mothers are at tea. Vera Auest, chairman of the Retail Divisions "Welcome Neighbor" committee announced today that the Saturday tea is the first of a series to be held once a month. The teas are sponsored by the Retail Merchants of Anaheim as a gesture of friendly welcome to newcomers. Said Mrs. Auest, "We sincerely wish to welcome you." The development raised talk having to come back in a couple of months for another special session try on the school problem. The two houses agreed read enough on a 24 million dollar increase in 1952-53 school support. But they fell out hopelessly terms of the classroom-building money measure intended for the November ballot. The Assembly wanted 250 million, the Senate 120. A companion bill to provide a million right away, pending our come of the election vote, dropped by the wayside in the hot-tempered confusion of the final house. The outcome upset widespread predictions that both measures would go through. An unyielding deadlock all struck down legislation for southern crossing of San Francisco cisco Bay—probably the most debated matter of the session which began March 3. The 31 days of campaign year lawmaking produced: 1. Half-why passage of a 109 million dollar cut in state taxes for one year. 2. The Assembly passed the bill but Senate committee shelved it. Governor Warren strongly opposed reduction. 3. A record breaking state budget $11,187,500,000 for the 12 months beginning July 1. It was about 2 million more than Warren asked for. The budget carries 10 million for a down payment on possible state purchase of the Central Valley project. 4. Repeal of the 1961 Joint Tenancy Act requiring a survivor to go court to obtain full title to property after the death of a co-owner. A ready signed into law by the governor it restores acceptance of an affidavit to end joint tenancy. 5. Changes in the statutes to provide a possible life sentence for certain sex offences. Rejected, however was a proposal to allow sex deviance to volunteer for estation. 6. A 55 million dollar interim appropriation to finance the veteran farm and home loan program until a 150 million bond issue can be ratified by the voters in November. 7. Clearance for the state office Civil Defense to spend a little more than 2 million dollars from OCD fund frozen by the 1951 legislature. Requires money to repay local government for defense equipment purchases we denied. 8. The 24 million dollar boost to school funds to help all districts pay inflated costs and to extend extra aid to poorer districts or those with heavy enrollment problems. LAZY DAYS "It looks like we're in for couple of hot days—maybe three a weather bureau forecaster Los Angeles said today. And the California sunshine w Fourteen acts of vaudeville, including personal appearances of some of the stars of "Dude Ranch Varieties" and local talent selected at try-outs last Tuesday will be seen and heard on the stage along with a feature picture presentation. The theater has announced no advance in prices for the huge show. All seats are 50¢ plus tax. Hal Davis, producer of the Carillo show and others who were in attendance at the try-outs have been enthusiastic in their remarks about the quality of the talent. Davis predicts "Talent Time" will be a great show, and will offer Orange county amateur and semi-professional entertainers a chance to go on to greater things. Doors at the Anaheim theater tonight will open at 6:45 p.m. Picture begins at 7:00. Stage show time is set for 8:35 p.m. The feature picture will be shown again after the stage show. HEALTH DEPT. STUDIES MUD DUMP PERMIT Whether Contractor James Sparkes will be granted a use permit for a rotary mud dump near Buena Park appeared today to rest upon a study being made by the county health department, to determine whether such a project would cause water pollution. The county supervisors referred the proposal to the health authorities for their study and recommendation. The investigation, it was estimated, would cost about $1000, in addition to the fee for a consulting engineer. The site of the proposed dump is east of Highway 39 and north of Lincoln ave. Bids for Sewer Work Requested Directors of county Sanitation District 1 (Santa Ana), in special session last night, called for bids on the first piece of construction under the county's $8,308,000 sewerage program. Contact on a 4524-foot trunk line in District 1 will be awarded April 16. The cost is estimated at about $30,000 by Raymond R. Ribal, chief engineer-general manager of the sanitation districts. Required for the Bristol st. trunk line, first unit to be built, will be 2808 feet of 30-inch vitrified clay pipe and 1716 feet of 24-inch clay pipe, with six standard manholes and a reinforced concrete crossing of the Metropolitan water district line. The Bristol line will extend between Delhi rd. and Talbert rd. LOS ANGELES (D)—All but one of the Western Union Telegraph Co.'s 58 offices in Los Angeles county were closed today as a result of the nationwide AFL telegraphers' strike, which began last night. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1952 Government Ends Defeat of School Program MORRIE LANDSBERG AMENTO (P)—The legislature brought its holdover session a stormy close early to defeat of a proposed multi-dollar program to speed building of more schools. Assemblymen angrily the Senate for the unexcited fall of the bond issue. But by that time the house had quit. The Assembly turned eight minutes later, a.m. Development raised talk of to come back in a couple of hours for another special session on the school problem. Two houses agreed readily on a 24 million dollar in 1952-53 school support. They fell out hopelessly on the classroom-building measure intended for the voter ballot. The Assembly is 250 million, the Senate WASHINGTON—JULIANA STEPS OUT—Queen Juliana of the Netherlands is helped from her car last night as she arrives for a formal dinner given in her honor in the Carlton hotel here by President and Mrs. Truman. Her husband, Prince Barnhard (right) follows her from the auto. The royal couple arrived in the capital earlier in the day from the Netherlands for a state visit. Western Telegraph McGrath Fire Graft Hunted Newbold M McGRATH RESIGNATION Washington — President man, who said he is no date for the Senate or critical job, at a press conference today announced the re- of Attorney General McGreny newly designated attorney is Federal District Judge P. McGranery, of Philadelphia. WASHINGTON (P)—General J. Howard McGren fired Newbold Morris as ministration's corruption. The attorney general rallied a curt letter to the Republican notifying his immediate termination ofices. WASHINGTON—JULIANA STEPS OUT—Queen Juliana of the Netherlands is helped from her car last night as she arrives for a formal dinner given in her honor in the Carlton hotel here by President and Mrs. Truman. Her husband, Prince Barnhard (right) follows her from the auto. The royal couple arrived in the capital earlier in the day from the Netherlands for a state visit. Queen Juliana Promises Holland’s Support to West in World Struggle WASHINGTON (UP)—Queen Juliana of The Netherlands today urged Congress not to imitate iron curtain countries which place so much emphasis on defense that economic social and cultural well-being suffer. She also said in a speech prepared for delivery before a joint session of Congress less than 24 hours after her arrival yesterday: 1. The United States can count upon Netherlands support in the present divided world. 2. Her country, with the help of America, is able to “stand once more on our own feet” economically. She expressed thanks for the aid given. 3. She said European unity is growing and that “political integration” may come “perhaps eventually.” 4. The world is split into two parts, the positive (Democracy) and negative (slavery), and the negative pole will “have to yield” in time. Major emphasis of the queen’s address, which she delivered in English, was on technical assistance. She said her country was helping to the best of its ability by exporting skills and experts to less developed countries. “It is my earnest hope that one memorable day the enormous increase of production now demanded by rearmament will be converted to meet the needs of these enormous development projects. “The circle of countries around P. McGranery, of Philadelphia, WASHINGTON (UP)—General J. Howard McGrath fired Newbold Morris as ministration’s corruption. The attorney general made a curt letter to the Republican notifying him immediate termination of offices. McGrath personally hates of the letter to report Justice Department, but to answer any question whether President Trump formally approved the act. The firing followed a McGrath-Trumah talks — including an apparent argument at National Air while the two were wired Queen Juliana of the valleys. There had been some tension that McGrath himself be let out in the row of financial questionnaire McGrath for government officials. McGrath himself on pointed the 50-year-old former president of the City Council, to ferret ruption in the government. Last Monday, however Grath told a House Inquiry committee he did not know er he would fill out his questionnaire, and had not any one else in his department do so. He also said that if his appointment to make him would not pick Morris. Morris’ office said he the news from his secret had learned of it from ticker. In protocol Washington, it is consistent epitome of brusqueness such a letter before the gets it. Morris had no comment out word he would see and photographers short. McGrath’s letter stating with no salutation except “Sir.” Morris’s name went end. The text: “Sir: Please be informed” LOST ANGELES (T)—along the Southern coast between Santa Monica and San Diego slowed traffic day. Los Angeles International airport was closed to all Fog extended inland 150 miles some places. GARDINER, Me.—IT WAS AN AUTOMOBILE POLICE Chief Herman Davis shows a specimen of an automobile after it left highway here, flew into the air, hit a tree eight feet above the ground. Critically injured was the driver, Joseph Whitmore, 34, of Richmond, who was alone.—(Associated Press Wire photo) English, was on technical assistance. She said her country was helping to the best of its ability by exporting skills and experts to less developed countries. "It is my earnest hope that one memorable day the enormous increase of production now demanded by rearmament will be converted to meet the needs of these enormous development projects. "The circle of countries around the North Atlantic ocean should avoid imitating the example set by the countries behind the iron curtain, which have focused their minds so much on their defense, that they forget to focus as much attention on their economic, social and cultural well-being . . . clared in the northern part of the city to protect homes and business houses from looting. Damage already has been estimated at more than $300,000. Rapidly melting snow in the nearby Bearpaw mountains sent the Milk river to overflowing. About 10 residential blocks were flooded in Pierre, S.D., as the Missouri river climbed a half foot above flood stage. Small sections of nearby Fort Pierre also were flooded by the Missouri and its tributary, Bad river. The Missouri also was overflowing in parts of North Dakota, including portions of the Buford-Trenton irrigation project near Williston. Morris had no comment out word he would see and photographers short with no salutation except "Sir." Morris's name went end. The text: "Sir: "Please be informed of appointment as a special to the attorney general terminated and your son an employee of the Department Justice shall cease at the business today. "You are hereby required deliver all files, records and materials in your offices to General Bureau of Investigation. "Very truly yours, J. Howard McGrath, Attorney General. "Honorable Newbold Morrison, Special Assistant to theney General, "Old Washington Post Board, Washington, D. C." The order that Morrison his records to the FBI immediate speculation that rector Hoover may be a clean-up job. However, McGrath still fused to add anything toter's content." CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 111 The Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear tonight and Friday. Locally wiady through canyons and in southern interior tonight and Friday. Western Union Workers Tie Up Nation’s Telegraph System; Steel Strike Near McGrath Fires Graft Hunter Newbold Morris McGRATH RESIGNS Washington — President Truman, who said he is not a candidate for the Senate or other political job, at a press conference today announced the resignation of Attorney General McGrath. The newly designated attorney general is Federal District Judge James P. McGranery, of Philadelphia. WASHINGTON (UP) — Attorney General J. Howard McGrath today fired Newbold Morris as the administration's corruption sleuth. The attorney general made public a curt letter to the New York Republican notifying him of the immediate termination of his services. CIO Telephone Workers Hold Up Scheduled Strike Until Monday Labor trouble mounted today on the nation’s business and industrial front. A vital segment of the country’s communications was hit by a nationwide strike of some 31,000 AFL Western Union Telegraph workers. The work stoppage appeared nearly 100 per cent effective. Anaheim employees of Western Union are out today, too, but not on strike. The work stoppage in the larger offices sewed up the Anaheim office, according to Earl Hudson, manager, so the office has been closed temporarily due to the strike. Local workers’ pay was stopped as of the strike date and will not be resumed until the strike is settled. Hudson said he felt the strike would not last too long—that the labor-management opponents are not so far apart an agreement can't be reached if they desire to work at it. The scheduled strike today of 40,000 CIO telephone workers in Michigan, Ohio and Northern California was postponed until Monday. Another 16,000 CIO telephone workers in 43 states also have called a strike for Monday. The government threatened seizure of the steel industry with the Tuesday strike deadline for 700,000 CIO steel workers only five days away. The strike first was called for Jan. 1 and has been postponed four times at President Trump's request. WASHINGTON UPI — Attorney General J. Howard McGrath today fired Newbold Morris as the administration's corruption sleuth. The attorney general made public a curt letter to the New York Republican notifying him of the immediate termination of his services. McGrath personally handed copies of the letter to reporters at the Justice Department, but declined to answer any questions as to whether President Truman had formally approved the action. The firing followed a series of McGrath-Truman talks yesterday—including an apparently heated argument at National Airport here while the two were waiting to greet Queen Juliana of the Netherlands. There had been some speculation that McGrath himself might be let out in the row over a financial questionnaire Morris posed for government officials. McGrath himself on Feb. 1 appointed the 50-year-old Morris, former president of the New York City Council, to ferret out corruption in the government. Last Monday, however, McGrath told a House Investigating committee he did not know whether he would fill out his own questionnaire, and had not ordered any one else in his department to do so. He also said that if he had the appointment to make again he would not pick Morris. Morris' office said he received the news from his secretary, who had learned of it from a news ticker. In protocol - conscious Washington, it is considered the epitome of brusqueness to release such a letter before the addressee gets it. Morris had no comment but sent out word he would see reporters and photographers shortly. McGrath's letter started off with no salutation except the word "Sir." Morris's name was at the end. The text: "Sir: "Please be informed that your Taft, Stassen Swing Campaigns To Illinois By The Associated Press. Sen. Robert A. Taft and Harold E. Stassen campaign in Illinois for the Republican presidential primary there April 8. The political spotlight swung sharply today on Illinois, where an April 8 primary will provide the next popularity' sounding board for presidential hopefuls. Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio, whose victories in Wisconsin and Nebraska primaries this week brought a new surge of hope to his followers, appeared headed for a new triumph. That opinion was expressed in a survey of Illinois newspapers and correspondents. They agreed Geh. Dwight D. Eisenhower would draw a big write-in vote. Taft, Harold E. Stassen and Riley A. Bender, a Chicago hotel man, are on the Republican ballot. Estimates outside Chicago from 58 of 101 counties showed 64.7 per cent for Taft, 18.8 Eisenhower, 11.8 Stassen, 3.2 Gen. Douglas MacArthur, 1.7 Bender. The Cook county (Chicago) estimate was Taft 70.3 per cent, Eisenhower 12.3, Stassen 9.6, Bender 5, MacArthur 2.6. Taft, backed by the Illinois GOP organization, already has the support of 30 delegates who are unopposed. The 50 delegates to be chosen are not bound to abide by election results. No survey of Democratic prospects was made since Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee is alone on the Democratic ballot. However, a write-in campaign was under way for Gov. Adalai Stevenson of Illinois, who says he is not seeking the presidential nomination. The Democrats and Republicans but not on strike. The work stoppage in the larger offices sewed up the Anaheim office, according to Earl Hudson, manager, so the office has been closed temporarily due to the strike. The government threatened seizure of the steel industry with the Tuesday strike deadline for 700,000 CIO steel workers only five days away. The strike first was called for Jan. 1 and has been postponed four times at President Truman's request. Wages are the chief issues in all the disputes which have resulted in the strike action. The strike by the ACL Commercial Telegraphers union at 12:01 a.m. EST today appeared nearly 100 per cent effective in the Western Union's 3000 larger offices. The union postponed its walkout at San Antonio, Tex., for 24 hours. A federal mediator in Washington termed the union-management fight a "complete deadlock," but new peace talks were scheduled. About 11,000 of Western Union's 42,000 employees are not involved in the strike. They are supervisory workers and most of the company's New York City employees who belong to another union. Pickets were ordered on duty at all major offices. The strike cut telegram service "to a dribble," said Adolph Brungs, union president. Supervisors attempted to keep offices open and telegrams moving in some cities. The company said the strike would halt operations "for a temporary period" in all but "private wire and telemeter service." The CTU is demanding benefits which would cost an estimated 50 cents an hour for each worker. No offer has been made by the company. Wages now average between $1.53 and $1.63 an hour. Sam Collins Gets Assembly Tribute Virtually the entire membership of the state assembly joined as authors of a resolution paying a farewell tribute to Speaker Sam L. Collins of Fullerton March 31, as the legislative session prepared for adjournment. Collins, who has been speaker Morris had no comment but sent out word he would see reporters and photographers shortly. McGrath's letter started off with no salutation except the word "Sir." Morris's name was at the end. The text: "Sir: 'Please be informed that your appointment as a special assistant to the attorney general is hereby terminated and your services as an employee of the Department of Justice shall cease at the close of business today.' 'You are hereby requested to deliver all files, records and documents in your offices to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.' 'Very truly yours, "J. Howard McGrath, "Attorney General. "Honorable Newbold Morris, Special Assistant to the Attorney General, "Old Washington Post Building, Washington, D. C." The order that Morris delivers his records to the FBI led to immediate speculation that FBI Director Hosver may be given the clean-up job. However, McGrath sternly refused to add anything to the letter's content. LOS ANGELES (P)—Dense fog along the Southern California coast between Santa Monica and San Diego slowed traffic early today. Los Angeles International Airport was closed to air traffic. Fog extended inland 15 miles in some places. No survey of Democratic prospects was made since Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee is alone on the Democratic ballot. However, a write-in campaign was under way for Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois, who says he is not seeking the presidential nomination. The Democrats and Republicans each will name 10 additional delegates at state conventions, giving each party 60 in all. Taft and Stassen open their windup campaigns in the state today and Gov. John Lodge of Connecticut will campaign on behalf of Eisenhower Friday and Saturday. The final vote count still was incomplete in Nebraska but it appeared Taft would get 15 of the 18 Republican delegates and Eisenhower one. This was based on pre-election commitments. With 1893 of the 2058 precincts accounted for, Taft had a 67,642 to 53,577 write-in margin over the general. Stassen, whose name was on the ballot, was third with 46,-112. Kefauver led Sen. Robert S. Kerr on the Democratic side 54,-457 to 36,104 with 1856 precincts counted. But the Oklahoma senator had five of the 12 delegates to Kefauver's four. Two were uncommitted and one was for Sen. Richard B. Russell of Georgia. Friends of both Taft and Kefauver interpreted the Nebraska and Wisconsin victories as sure signs their candidates were headed for presidential nominations. But supporters of those who didn't do so well belittled such claims. Sam Collins Gets Assembly Tribute Virtually the entire membership of the state assembly joined as authors of a resolution paying a farewell tribute to Speaker Sam L. Collins of Fullerton March 31, as the legislative session prepared for adjournment. Collins, who has been speaker for the last 12 sessions of the legislature, is a candidate this year for the state senate, to succeed Senator Clyde Watson of Orange, who is retiring. The assembly resolution, passed unanimously, praised the "beloved and idolized speaker," noting that he will seek a seat in the state senate, and extended the assembly's "best wishes for continued success." TOOLS STOLEN Theft of automobile tools valued at $200 took place last night when burglars broke into the service station operated by Harry W. Paine, Jr., at 1805 N. Main st., Santa Ana. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 9.37; 126s 8.25; 150s 7.87; 176s 7.30; 200s 7.06; 220s 6.62; 252s 5.65; 288s 5.19; 344s 4.59. CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 7.19; 150s 6.62; 176s 6.44; 200s 6.10; 220s 5.68; 252s 5.06; 288s 4.76; 344s 4.31.