anaheim-gazette 1952-04-16

Entertainment For the cream of the television crop tonight, consult Tom Danson's column on Page 6 today. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim’s FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Special Anaheim Census Begins Tomorrow Morning Enumeration of Anaheim citizens in a special census will begin tomorrow morning. It was stated today by E. B. Lewis, special census supervisor from the Los Angeles regional office of the Federal Census Bureau. Interviewing of applicants for jobs as enumerators was completed this morning. Instruction of the 20 enumerators was given at 2 p.m., today. Official date of the census is 12:01 a.m., April 17. Lewis explained, and all residents of the city, as of that hour, will be counted in the census. Babies born after that time cannot be included, Lewis said, but persons taken by death after that time will be included in the official count. Lewis expects to complete the count in a week, with follow-up chores taking possibly three more days. He said enumerators are instructed to make three callbacks, if necessary; to contact each home. In the event they are not successful after three calls, tion gained in the census is confidential, Lewis said, and may not be used except for the enumeration. Names cannot be published —only the total figure arrived at at the end of the census. Cooperation of all Anaheim residents was requested by Lewis to help complete the census speedily. Supervisors Set Flood Damage Inspection Tour Inspection of an area northwest of Anaheim where flood conditions have been growing acute was scheduled today by Supervisor Ralph J. McFadden of Placentia and Road Commissioner Harold Sprenger, following demand upon the board of supervisors yesterday by 23 residents of the area who are requesting relief. R. J. Daugherty, 7342 Orange-horne ave., headed a list of the Charles Pearson Re-Elected Mayor By City Council Anaheim City Council last night unanimously re-elected Charles Pearson as mayor of Anaheim. Thus, the mayor enters his 15th year as mayor of the city’s governing board. A gavel, inscribed with his name and the years incumbency was presented by Mayor Pearson by other members of the council. A sizeable ence was present in the council chamber to witness the re-organization meeting. Mrs. Dean M. Williams was appointed deputy city clerk. Other council positions will come up for appointment at later meetings, but Mayor Pearson said changes in the existing set-up contemplated. Two Anaheim Men On Charges of The long arm of the law rested out yesterday evening and rested two Anaheim men who Election Night Slated by Local Optimist Club Anaheim Optimists will provide their own program Thursday at 7 p.m. in Mothers Kitchen when the regular meeting will be held for members only and when officers for the coming year are to be elected. Other questions to be considered are whether or not the price of meals is to be collected quarterly, payable in advance along with the quarterly dues. Members ore informer that paid-up dues are required for voting. "Mac" McHenry has been placed in charge of the parking lot Sunday at La Palma Park where the annual Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club dog show will be held. Optimist assistants are needed, according to McHenry. Tentative date for the Optimist-sponsored circus has been set for Inspection of an area northwest of Anaheim where flood conditions have been growing acute was scheduled today by Supervisor Ralph J. McFadden of Placencia and Road Commissioner Harold Sprenger, following demand upon the board of supervisors yesterday by 23 residents of the area who are requesting relief. R. J. Daugherty, 7342 Orangethorpe ave., headed a list of the 23 names signed to a petition filed with the board, referring to conditions along the south side of Orangethorpe blvd. between Western and Hansen aves. The petition stated that water is being ditched into their properties from Western ave. The condition has existed for some years, but is growing worse, the petitioners said. It is not due to heavy rains, but to filling in farmlands on the north side of Orangethorpe and installation of pipeline inadequate to carry the water. The petitioners said they understand that action is contemplated to drain the water along Western ave. to Coyote creek, a half mile away. This should be done before next winter's rains, they urged. Pebleys Continue Fight with Union Anaheim's Pebley family tangled with the unions again today. A representative of the Teamsters union reported to police at 8:35 a.m., that one of the Pebley sons had attempted to run down a picket with a tractor. Police Officer Dick Hoag investigated and found that the picket had attempted to block the path of the tractor as it was driven onto the Pebley property by getting in front of it. When he refused to move, the driver merely sent the tractor forward, forcing the picket to move or be run over. Officer Hoag instructed the picket not to try to block vehicles entering the property again, pointing out to him that had no right to block their entry. BLOW OUT STARTS FIRE Amorous Negress Greets Visitor; Snags $240 Santa Ana's amorous Negress, about 35, who greeted an out of town visitor, Edward Walker, 64, of Riverside, with a hug Monday evening, after which he missed his wallet and $7, was on the reception line again last evening, Santa Ana police reported. Pedro Hernandez of Huntington Beach said that a Negress met him on E. First st. and embraced him fondly, much to his astonishment. She then stepped away to a parked automobile and Hernandez discovered that his billfold containing $240 was gone. He set a two-gallon can of oil down on the pavement in front of the car to prevent escape and then argued with the woman about the wallet. She finally flung the billfold to the sidewalk and as he stooned to seize it, she drove away, running over his can of oil. The wallet was empty. BLOW OUT STARTS FIRE Four large truck tires on a heavy rig belonging to the Papac Construction Co. of Montebello were burned with a loss of $400 in a peculiar accident late yesterday on Stanton Blvd. near Katella rd. The rig was equipped with a double set of dual tires on each side of the real axles. One of the tires blew out, apparently causing such friction that the tire caught fire. All four of the big tires were burned. BUILDING PERMIT A building permit was issued today to Donald Rees, 612 N. Claudina st., Anaheim, for a $17,000 house and garage at 828 Jade Way. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher medium Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade—to large sizeg. 100s 9.40; 126s 9.12; 150s 8.34; 176s 7.67; 200s 7.08; 220s 5.87; 252s 4.40; 288s 3.86; 344s 3.54. CHOICE, Second Grade— 100s 6.55; 126s 6.39; 150s 6.32; 176s 6.07; 200s 5.52; 220s 4.69; 252s 3.61; 288s 3.10; 344s 2.92. JUVENILE SHOPLIFTERS Two 13-year-old Cypress women were arrested by Santa Ana police yesterday afternoon on charge of shoplifting in a S. st. surplus store. Police said boy stole a pair of tennis socks, T-shirt and levis, total $5.91. They were taken to nile home. Orange County Disapproves Ho Opposition of the Orange County Boundaries commission to city of Anaheim's proposed string annexation along Manter blvd. to Buena Park developed yesterday when the commission filed a report with the county pervisors and the city council approving the proposed annexation as "inimical to public est." Deputy County Counsel St.K. Tamura advised the supervisors that the boundary composition's opposition was not a block to the annexation. However, requires that before city can circulate petitions for nexication, it must file a statement with the supervisors showing it is not complying with recommendation of the boundary mission. The boundary commission port objected to the annex because it does not followerty lines and would create serious problems" in assessing levying taxes also contending the shoestring area would r ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1952 Charles Pearson Elected Mayor City Council anaheim city council last night mously re-elected Charles in as mayor of anaheim. the mayor enters his 13th mayor of the city's governors board. A gavel, inscribed his name and the years of ency was presented to Pearson by other members of council. A sizeable audiview was present in the council council to witness the re-organmenting meeting. Dean M. Williams was retired deputy city clerk. council positions will come appointment at later meetout Mayor Pearson said no news in the existing set-up are implated. 100,000 Homeless in Floods; Truman Confers with Seven Governors on Flood Relief FLOODS AT GLANCE Red Cross reports 28,420 families, more than 100,000 persons, homeless. President Truman files over Missouri river Omaha-Council Bluffs area, confers with governors of seven states hit by the Missouri, Mississippi and Red river of the North rampages. More trouble seen along Milk river in Montana as Frenchman Creek dam breaks. MISSOURI RIVER River expected to go over 28 feet at Omaha today, compared to flood stage of 19 feet. Crest of 31.5 predicted for Thursday. Towns and cities affected, some virtually abandoned to the waters: iowa: Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Sioan, Whiting, Mondamin, Onawa, Pacific Junction, Modale, Corning, Hamburg, Thurman, Bartlett. Nebraska: Omaha, Dakota City, Sioux City, Hbmer, Nibbraza, Laplatte, Rulo, Tekamsh, Plattemouth, Auburn, Nebraska City, Nemaha, Peru. Kansas: Fort Leavenworth, Atchison, Elwood. Missouri: St. Joseph, Craig, Napier, Fortescue, Reillyport. MISSISSIPPI St. Paul, Minn., hit by worst flood in history and Winona, Minn., faces intugation of third of city if dike can't be held. Gov. C. Elmer Anderson calls Mississippi rampage "major disaster." Downriver Wisconsin and Iowa cities face big threats. The cities affected or threatened include: Minnesota: St. Paul, Winona, Chaska, Mankato. Wisconsin: La Crosse, Trempeleau, Prairie du Chien. lowa—Dubuque, Sabula, Clinton. RED RIVER OF THE NORTH River drives 2500 from homes in Fargo-Moorhead area as battle goes on to save Fargo Veterans hospital, housing some 200 patients. OMAHA, Nebr. (UP)—President Truman, after a bird's eye view of flood-beset, middle America, arrived at Omaha today for a conference with Midwest governors on what's to be done about the disaster that has hit extended sections of the Missouri, Mississippi and Red river valleys. He said he would renew his demands upon Congress for enact- MODEL HELPS FLOO teams of the U.S. take measurements the Missouri river b forecast crests of th ing conditions, the the flood stage at a Eisenhow No Anaheim Men Arrested and Held Charges of Marijuana Peddling Long arm of the law reached yesterday evening and arrived two Anaheim men who will signed tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock on charges of possession and transportation of marijuana. Prince arrested John Canales, 19, 1005 E. Santa Ana st., Infosco Julian Rojas, 19, 120 st., at 9:27 p.m. yesterday of the Hula Hut on N. Lemmons. In the car, under the dash of Rojas' car, officers found marijuana. As they stoppee one car, officers saw Verdin in a package of 15 marijuana pots out of the car into the bus, who was driving the car, charged with both possession and transportation of marijuana. E. Fowler Wins 55,000 Suit Tim for more than $55,000 which Harry and Hannah man of Norwalk demanded injuries they received in a car accident Nov. 7, 1950 on Gethorpe blvd. at the Coyote Bridge, was denied by a jury superior court at Santa Ana yesterday. A suit brought by the Freed against A. E. Fowler and Orange sand and gravel firm, contested on the ground that plaintiffs were guilty of conspiracy negligence. The Freed had collided with a boom rod on a Fowler gravel truck. NILE SHOPLIFTERS No 13-year-old Cypress boys arrested by Santa Ana police yesterday afternoon on a sale of shoplifting in a S. Main surplus store. Police each took a pair of tennis shoes, T-shirt and levis, total value. They were taken to juvenile home. VERDIN was charged with possession only. Verdin, who returned here about two weeks ago from Texas, has a police record which includes two counts of grand theft, a rape, and arrest on a bench warrant. Police Lt. Thomas V. Taylor said today Rojas has been under observation for some time, and that Verdin came under close scrutiny when he joined Rojas' activities upon his return from Texas. Both men, he said, are subject to penitentiary confinement if convicted of the charges. La Habra Couple Arraigned for Burglary Here Arraignment of Donald E. Haughey, 24, 1502 Park ave., La Habra, and his wife, Francis, 29, on a charge of burglary was scheduled today before Justice John Shea in Anaheim. The couple are accused of entering the home of Harold Hickey, and Dr. Glen Helmken at Garden Grove a year ago this month. Sheriffs officers who arrested Haughey late yesterday but permitted his wife to remain at home until her court arraignment today, said that some stolen appliances have been recovered and others are expected to be brought in by Mrs. Haughey. FULLERTON SCHOOL BONDS SOLD Sale of the $600,000 bond issue recently voted in Fullerton Elementary school district was made by the county supervisors late yesterday to Weeden and Co., Los Angeles bond house. The Weeden bid carried a net interest cost of $104,895 over the 20-year retirement period. Blinds on the bond issue ranged up to a quoted interest charge of $110,033. OMAHA, Nebraska (AP)—President Truman, after a bird's eye view of flood-beset, middle America, arrived at Omaha today for a conference with Midwest governors on what's to be done about the disaster that has hit extended sections of the Missouri, Mississippi and Red river valleys. He said he would renew his demands upon Congress for enactment of a national flood control program, embracing flood control insurance. He said he is convinced "more than ever" of the need for an over-all program of controlling the great rivers of the country. The president's arrival found the Missouri, spread out as wide as 15 miles upstream, pushing its crest toward the half mile wide "neck" separating Omaha and Council Bluffs, Ia. The dikes and levees along this neck, protecting the two cities, continued to hold today against pressure they never were intended to take. THE STAGE reached 28.3 feet, compared with a previous all-time high of 24.6, flood stage of 19. Forecasters continued to predict a 31.5 foot crest but revised the expected time of arrival from 5 a.m. (PST) to 7 p.m. (PST) tomorrow. The high water mark is expected to remain for at least 12 hours. To meet the Missouri's madened march, the walls and levees have been hiked by flash boards, more dirt, sandbags, almost everything that an estimated 14,-600 workers—Army men and civilians—could throw up. In this army engineers have staked a lot and some 34,000 persons have been moved out of sections of Council Bluffs that will be flooded if there is a "blow out" and 5000 in Omaha. In the Bluffs that is two-thirds of the population. The big question is whether the Omaha-Council Bluffs protections will be able to hold back the biggest Missouri flood the white man has ever seen, and which has already ravaged areas NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—of Gov. Adlai E. Stevens Illinois to bid for the presidential nomination by promoted W. Averett toward a higher spot to scramble for the prize. Harrison, the Mutual administrator, will be row night at a testquet in New York aiming him that state's in the contest. New votes at the Democrat convention. Previously Harriman represented as one of have been urging Steve come the candidate off "liberal" wing of which supports Presidents civil rights p.m. most of his "fair deal." Stevenson was urged Orange County Boundary Commission approves Houston St. Annexation Position of the Orange CountyBoundaries commission to theof Anaheim's proposed shoegang annexation along Manheshelvd. to Buena Park developedursday when the commissiona report with the county supervisors and the city council, disoving the proposed annexationas "inimical to public inter-putty County Counsel Stephen Ramura advised the supervisiasthe boundary commissions opposition was not a legal or to the annexation. The law, however, requires that before the can circulate petitions for anotion, it must file a statement of the supervisors showing why it not complying with recommation of the boundary com-ion. The boundary commission's re-objected to the annexation because it does not follow prop-lines and would create "sees problems" in assessing anding taxes also contending that shoestring area would not be Sale of the $600,000 bond Issue recently voted in Fullerton Elementary school district was made by the county supervisors late yesterday to Weecken and Co., Los Angeles bond house. The Weeden bid carried a net interest cost of $104,895 over the 20-year retirement period. Bids on the bond issue ranged up to a quoted interest charge of $110,033. "economical or good governmental procedure." The strip proposed by the city for annexation, about 200 feet wide, extends west along La Palma ave, from the Anaheim city limit, then turns north to Houston st., turns west on Houston to Manchester blvd. and expands there to take in considerable acreage, then extends as a shoestring strip along Manchester to Dale ave., at the southeastern outskirts of Buena Park. Another protest, in addition to the boundary commission's objection, reached the supervisors yesterday, in a letter from Vangella W. Raney, owner of an acre on La Palma ave., south of the site of the new U.S. Electrical Motors plant. She complained that she had not had a chance to sign a petition against annexation, and did not want her property annexed to thecity. It would be "unfair, unjust and discriminatory," her letter said. It was referred to the Anaheim city council. persons have been moved out of sections of Council Bluffs that will be flooded if there is a "blow out" and 5000 in Omaha. In the Bluffs that is two-thirds of the population. The big question is whether the Omaha-Council Bluffs protections will be able to hold back the biggest Missouri flood the white man has ever seen, and which has already ravaged areas of the Dakotas, Nebraska and Iowa. Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Pick, chief of the Army engineers, thinks there's a good chance the Missouri can be man-handed here. If it can't, then the river has scored its biggest victory—for every effort has been made here to stop the marauder. Baseball Scores By The Associated Press DETROIT—Tommy Byrne gave up only seven hits today and showed sharp control, something he lacked last year, in pitching the St. Louis Browns to their second straight victory over the Detroit Tigers, 5-4. Art Houtteman was the loser. PHILADELPHIA—The World champion New York Yankees got away to a fast start in their defense of the American league pen-nant today with an 8-1 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. BOSTON—The Brooklyn Dodgers totaled 20 hits, including a homer and a double by Roy Campanella, and took advantage of seven errors today to drub the Boston Braves, 14-8. Previously Harriman represented as one ofhave been urging Stevencome the candidate of ed"liberal" wing ofwhich supports Preman's civil rights p.most of his"fair deatStevenson was urgedTruman himselfn nomination but the Ilnor said at Springfieldcould not accept"the nomination. This plungedthe Democratic race, alrea-dby President Trumannement that he would nor accept a draft,c confusion. The Stevenson arremoved for Senator CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE The Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear tonight and Thursday but late night and early morning fog along coast. Slightly warmer Thursday. MODEL HELPS FLOOD FORECASTERS—Gauge teams of the U.S. Engineers at Clinton, Miss., take measurements on a 2000-foot scale model of the Missouri river basin which they are using to forecast crests of the current flood. By duplicating conditions, the engineers know in advance the flood stage at an area before the flood, actually reaches that point, officials say. The model, built by German prisoners of war, was completed in 1948. It is the first real test for the model according to Henry McGee, chief of the Engineers' Mississippi model branch. (Associated Press photo) Eisenhower Scores Decisive MODEL HELPS FLOOD FORECASTERS—Gauge teams of the U.S. Engineers at Clinton, Miss., take measurements on a 2000-foot scale model of the Missouri river basin which they are using to forecast crests of the current flood. By duplicating conditions, the engineers know in advance the flood stage at an area before the flood, actually reaches that point, officials say. The model, built by German prisoners of war, was completed in 1948. It is the first real test for the model according to Henry McGee, chief of the Engineers' Mississippi model branch. (Associated Press photo) Eisenhower Scores Decisive Victory Over Taft in N.J. POLITICS AT GLANCE NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—A flood of votes carried Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower towards a 150,000 victory margin in New Jersey today, and established him as the leading Republican presidential candidate on the Atlantic Seaboard. It was the second consecutive time he defeated Sen. Robert A. Taft in the East in an election where both men's names were on the ballot. The New Jersey primary election results indicated total vote: 750,000 (about 598,000 Republican, 155,000 Democrat). Presidential (popularity) poll: Republican-won by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, who received 60 per cent of the vote. Sen. Robert A. Taft received 37 per cent and Harold E. Stassen, three per cent. Democrat-Sen. Estes Kefauver, unopposed, received about 155,000 votes. Delegate strength—Republican, 38 votes (nominally unpledged but breakdown shows Eisenhower 31, Taft 4, Stassen 1, undecided but probably Taft, 2). Democrat, 32 votes, all unpledged. NEWARK, N.J. (AP)—The refusal of Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois to bid for the Democratic presidential nomination apparently promoted W. Averell Harriman toward a higher spot today in the scramble for the prize. Harrison, the Mutual Security administrator, will be guest tomorrow night at a testimonial banquet in New York aimed at making him that state's favorite son in the contest. New York has 94 votes at the Democratic National convention. Previously Harriman had been represented as one of those who have been urging Stevenson to become the candidate of the so-called "liberal" wing of the party which supports President Truman's civil rights program and most of his "fair deal" proposals. Stevenson was urged by President Eisenhower of Tennessee, the primary-winning ex-crime buster, one of the chief obstacles in his fight for the nomination at the Chicago convention. HARRIMAN never has held elective office and his defense of the Yalta agreements and other administration foreign policy actions would be subject to severe attack by Republicans if he were to become the nominee. Before New Jersey Republicans gave him a vote margin approaching 150,000 over Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio, one influential Eisenhower campaigner told a reporter he believed Eisenhower had "pulled a boner" last week in saying he had no plans to campaign. This Eisenhower backer, who didn't want to be quoted by name, said he regarded it as a mistake for the general to say he wouldn't resign from the Army unless or until he were nominated in Chicago. But the New Jersey results appear to have bolstered the belief of many of the Eisenhower backers that the general can come home in June, make a few selected speeches and go into the convention with a good chance for the nomination. They argue that campaigning such as Taft has done across the land would only involve Eisenhower in detailed domestic issues which he otherwise could treat with broad brush strokes. Primary tests in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Oregon and several state conventions will shed more light on this theory before Eisenhower's return. NO DOUBT—An evacuated home in a flood-threatened section of Omaha, Nebr., displays this cardboard figure labelled "Old Devil River." It was left behind apparently to leave no doubt who occupants of the house expected to take over their dwelling. (Associated Press photo) State Estimates 62,000 Teachers Needed in Schools SACRAMENTO (AP)—A state report estimated today that California will need 62,000 new teachers in the next five years for its boom-growth of youngsters. in the contest. New York has 94 votes at the Democratic National convention. Previously Harriman had been represented as one of those who have been urging Stevenson to become the candidate of the so-called "liberal" wing of the party which supports President Truman's civil rights program and most of his "fair deal" proposals. Stevenson was urged by President Truman himself to seek the nomination but the Illinois governor said at Springfield that "I could not accept" the Democratic nomination. This plunged the topsy-turvy Democratic race, already mixed up by President Truman's announcement that he would not run again or accept a draft, into further confusion. The Stevenson announcement removed for Senator Estes Kefauu Boys' Club Given $69,000 Grant Plus Expenses Announcement was made today by the Harbor Area Boys' club that a grant of $69,190 has been made by Boys' Clubs of America toward the cost of constructing the $105,800 club house to be built in Costa Mesa. In addition, Boys' Clubs of America will contribute toward the cost of operating the clubhouse, allowing $10,000 or half the estimated cost of operation, the first year. That amount will be scaled down gradually to $5000 a year after the fifth year. Building permit for the new club house was issued last week. Local Man Returned To Army as AWOL Gilbert Mendoza Hernandez, 19, 420 S. Clementine st., Anaheim, will be returned to Fort Ord Army authorities as an AWOL, following his arrest here yesterday by Anaheim police officers and the Army's Military Police. Hernandez entered service in January, 1951, and has been away without leave since early March, according to police. He was staying at his grandmother's home, 427 S. Clementine st., where he was picked up. LONG BEACH (P) — Francls Cardinal Spellman of New York yesterday visited Mrs. Helen Hazel Van Fleet, wife of Army General James A. Van Fleet, to console her on her missing son. State Estimates 62,000 Teachers Needed in Schools SACRAMENTO (UP)—A state report estimated today that California will need 62,000 new teachers in the next five years for its boom-growth of youngsters. Roy E. Simpson, superintendent of public instruction, said that on the basis of a statewide survey of teacher supply and demand: The public schools will require 11,360 new teachers by September of this year—or 17,508 if emergency teachers are to be replaced. But Simpson declared California colleges and universities can not hope to supply enough teachers to keep up with the steady rise in enrollment. It is extremely doubtful, he added, whether enough qualified teachers can be recruited from other states, since they are having their own teacher shortage troubles. "The practical implications of these facts seem to be that thousands of California's boys and girls will be taught now and for a number of years by elementary teachers who do not meet California's present standard of training," Simpson commented. BURGLARY A burglar entered the garage of Allen M. Cox, 910 N. Janss st., Anaheim and stole an antique squirrel rifle, caliber unknown, and a hand-tooled hunting knife. The loot was valued at $27. Access was gained through o window.