anaheim-gazette 1952-04-25

Daylight Saving Set your clock, an hour ahead when you go to bed Saturday night. Otherwise, you'll miss church. Daylight saving goes into effect Sunday. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH 30 KILLED IN CRUISER EXPLOSION—This is the cruiser St. Paul on which 30 American seamen were killed Monday in an explosion in a gun turret. The Navy, in announcing the incident today, said it was the worst naval disaster of the Korean war. The St. Paul was firing on Communist positions on the Korean east coast when the blast occurred. (Associated Press Wirephoto) Gun Turret Explosion Kills 30 30 KILLED IN CRUISER EXPLOSION—This is the cruiser St. Paul on which 30 American seamen were killed in an explosion in a gun turret. The Navy, in announcing the incident today, said it was the worst naval disaster of the Korean war. The St. Paul was firing on Communist positions on the Korean east coast when the blast occurred. (Associated Press Wirephoto) Gun Turret Explosion Kills 30 Sailors Aboard USS St. Paul TOKYO (UP)—Thirty American seamen were killed in an explosion in a gun turret on the Cruiser St. Paul off Korea Monday. The Navy, announcing that today, called it the worst naval disaster of the Korean war. The Navy said a "gun powder fire of undetermined origin" set off the explosion in an 8 inch forward gun turret. A board is investigating. The St. Paul is commanded by Capt. Roy O. Gano of Falls Church, Va. She is the flagship of Rear Admiral Earl E. Stone, commander of Cruiser Division One. The St. Paul was firing on communist positions on the Korean east coast. It continued firing after the blast and still is in Korean waters. Communist shore guns were not firing at the American warship. The blast rocked the heavy cruiser. All 30 victims were killed the Navy said, most by asphyxiation due to burning gases. There were no injuries. All victims were in the turret. THE WORST previous naval disaster of this war was June 21 when the U.S. destroyer Walke hit a mine off Wonsan. Twenty-six were killed and 40 wounded. The St. Paul was firing on a red rear stronghold at Kojo, about midway between the battle line and the besieged port of Wonsan. She had fired 86 rounds from her eight inch guns and 47 rounds from her five inch batteries when the explosion occurred at 3:55 p.m. Monday (1:55 a.m. EST). Armed Robber Obtains $200 at Ray's Market An armed robber obtained about $200 in currency and change in a holdup of Ray's Market, 721 S. Los Angeles st., Anaheim, at 8:50 p.m. yesterday. Raymond Allen, proprietor of the store, a checker, Bill Adkins of 529 N. Vine st., and a lone customer were in the store when the robber, dressed in an old felt hat and long, tan trench coat, approached Allen with a blue-steel revolver in one hand and a paper sack in the other and told him to place the cash in the bag. Allen complied with the order, cleaning out the cash register, and then handed over $5 from his own pocket on the gunman's order. Allen said the bandit had part of a paper bag covering a portion of his face. However, enough of it showed to enable Allen to see that the man needed a shave, sporting brown whiskers, but had no mustache. He was unable to determine the caliber of the pistol. Allen said the man spoke normally and unhurriedly and seemed to be very calm. Floyd McCombs Faces Sentence On Two Counts Denial of his motion for a trial on an Anaheim grand jury charge today left Floyd B. Combs, 57, facing sentence or probation May 1 in two Santa Clara courts. He will appear before Superior Judge Raymond Thomas in the grand theft case before Presiding Judge Kenneth E. Morrison in a bigamy case. Attorney Robert Webb, requesting McCombs, requested new trial on several grounds, including the claim that McCombs had no intent to defraud where made false statements in objection to an Anaheim bank loan of $1 million. The attorney also claimed enquiry by the court in instructing jury and said the judge virtually directed the jury to find County Gets $1265 For Election Fees SACRAMENTO (CNS) — California's county governments benefitted to the extent of $46,005 as the result of the primary elections in June. Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan said today that amount has been apportioned to the counties from the filling fees of candidates for office. Total apportionment to Orange county, he said, was $1265.17, with the largest amount from the Congressional filings, which amounted to $875, second, assembly filings, which totaled $280 and third, the state senate, totaling $100. Each county in the state obtained $30.17 from fillings for the United States Senate, Jordan said. WASHINGTON (T)—The Army today issued draft calls for 10,000 men in June and 31,000 in July. Allen said the bandit had part of a paper bag covering a portion of his face. However, enough of it showed to enable Allen to see that the man needed a shave, sporting brown whiskers, but had no mustache. He was unable to determine the caliber of the pistol. Allen said the man spoke normally and unhurriedly and seemed to be very calm. Police Officers Marc Fisher and Billie Wilson, answering Allen's call to police, searched the area about the grocery and questioned neighbors, but could obtain no information about the bandit or the direction he had taken in flight. Los Alamitos residents voted 245 to 25 yesterday to form the Los Alamitos County Water district. Approval of 51 per cent of the voters was required. Five district directors were selected by the voters, including J. V. Bell, 194 votes; Russell Smirl, 194; A. C. Brown, 173; A. J. Labourdette, 173, and Roy Wright, 193. The vote will be canvassed by county supervisors May 1 and plans for the water district will go into effect. The election board included Mrs. Lura Labourdette, election inspector; Mrs. Lea Randolph, judge, and Mrs. Viola Brown and Mrs. Jean Watkins, clerks. Polls were at the county branch library, $512 Green st. Local Boy Wins Science Fair Merit Award James M. Dickey, a Freemason Junior High school student, been awarded a certificate merit for his entry, "The L. Brontosaurus," in the Southern California Science fair, it was ported today by Miss Gretch Sibley, chairman of the fair. The Science Fair, held April and 20 in the Los Angeles museum, drew a record 20 visitors over the week-end. Above 250 students from high school through Southern California tered exhibits in all fields science and mechanics. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 1952 UHS Ready with Open House Set for Monday A P-TA dinner, displays student work and text books, presentation of "Good News," away musical, as highlights, aim union high school will hosts annual Open House pro-ton Monday, April 28 to open week-long observance of Publication Week among city civilities open at 5:30 p.m. as PTA offers an open to the dinner at a dollar a plate, giving parents and friends of schools not only an excellent but also an opportunity to see school cafeteria facilities. War will be served until 7:30. The same period all rooms will be open for public inspection, with teachers on to explain programs of in-ion. All text books will be used for examination. Student groups and Cadets will has guides and assistants. Administration Men, Labor Leader Attack Eisenhower POLITICS TODAY By The Associated Press Senator Taft continues campaign in Arkansas. Senator Kefauver scheduled to visit Dover, Wooster, Sahdusky, Lerrain, Elyria, Norwalk, Ohio. Senator Russell is honor guest at big dinner in Atlanta, Ga. Harold Stassen at Cleveland, Later flies to New York for CBS-TV "Presidential Timber" show. Senator James H. Duff (R-Ps) speaks for Gen. Eisenhower at Indianapolis. Governor Tarl Warren campaigning in Oregon, flies home to California plans to return to Oregon next week to continue drive for May 16 primary delegates. The signs were clear today that Democratic attacks on Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower will increase in tempo as the time nears for his return to seek the Republican presidential nomination. Secretary of Labor Tobin, in one of the first administration blasts at Eisenhower as a politician, said in Cumberland, Md., last night the Democratic party Textbook Question "isn't interested in a mystery man" as a candidate. "It won't be satisfied with a smile or a good military record or a knack for kissing babies," Tobin said. He did not mention the general by name, but he left little doubt he was referring to him. And the state department—insisting no politics was involved in the action—acknowledged it has quit passing out pictures of Eisenhower to Americans planning to visit Europe. The department said in the past 18 months it has distributed thousands of pictures of Eisenhower on pamphlets explaining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, in which he is the supreme commander. The last was issued 10 days ago, and no more will be printed. The pamphlets came to light after Rep. Reece (R-Tenn) told a Boston news conference that the Truman administration is spending huge sums to promote Eisenhower as a political opponent. Daylight Savings Takes Effect Sunday Morning SACRAMENTO (CNN) will lose an hour day (April 27) when ding time goes into effect. Clocks throughout the scheduled to be set ahh at 1 a.m. Sunday morning body but Saturday night want to stay up that day with the requirement law. If not, citizens can clocks when they go to day night, and be on ding time when they go. The daylight saving in effect until next when the lost hour w will up by setting the clock standard time. Daylight saving is an in California, having adopted during World War II to then reinaugurated du War II. The legislature Textbook Question To Be Discussed At Church Session The current controversy over whether or not textbooks used in our public schools are "subversive" will be thoroughly explored at White Temple Methodist church at the 7 o'clock Sunday night service. A symposium of speakers: Charles Rinehart, chairman of the Social Studies department at the high school, and Paul Cook, new superintendent of elementary schools, will not only frankly discuss the books and issues under fire, but will bring along an exhibit of them to be perused by those caring to do so. "It is vital that Protestants realize that the public school is our own creation, and that we rise and fall together," states Rev. Frank E. Butterworth, pastor. "At this beginning of Public Schools Week, no more appropriate topic could be considered by thinking churchmen than an evaluation of our textbooks as builders of democracy. Certain groups have demanded that UNESCO and other materials be banned from our schools. It is our business to be informed." At the 10:50 a.m. morning service, Rev. Butterworth will preach on the issue of righteous anger, under the title "Holy Smoke!" Marine Badly Hurt In Olive Wreck A Marine, Robert B. Abbey, 22, of Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Facility at LTA, was injured critically at 3:30 a.m. today when his car ran off Tustin ave., near Santiago blvd., near Olive, and Dwight D. Eisenhower will increase in tempo as the time nears for his return to seek the Republican presidential nomination. Secretary of Labor Tobin, in one of the first administration blasts at Eisenhower as a politician, said in Cumberland, Md., last night the Democratic party The pamphlets came to light after Rep. Reece (R-Tenn) told a Boston news conference that the Truman administration is spending huge sums to promote Eisenhower as a political opponent because "they figure Eisenhower" is their "best bet" to beat. Reece, a supporter of Sen. Robert A. Taft of Ohio for the GOP nomination, first made the charge Thursday, repeated it again yesterday. Major political activity today centered in Illinois and Arkansas, where Republican conventions are scheduled. Taft planned to keynote the Arkansas convention tonight. An Eisenhower leader in the state, Jeff Spreck, conceded that the Ohio Senator would have the support of seven delegates already chosen in district meetings but he said the general's backers would try to capture the four delegates-at-large in the convention. UN Negotiators Propose Full-Dress Parley MUNSAN, Korea CP—The U.N. command tonight proposed a full-dress meeting Sunday of Allied and communist armistice negotiations. The surprise move came six hours after the communists broke off secret negotiations on how to exchange prisoners of war. The U.N. gave no reason for suggesting a plenary session. The communists called off the secret prisoner negotiations after the U.N. command announced it would return less than half the reds captured in Korea. The effect of the red action was to remove the veil of secrecy from negotiations. The prisoner talks were recessed at the request of Col Georgeing time when they got on time until next week when the lost hour was up by setting the clock standard time. Daylight saving is an in California, having adopted during World War II. The legislature daylight saving time after the war, and a state election on Nov. 1 people adopted the initiation daylight saving says: "Sec. 3. From 1 o'meridian on the last April, until 2 o'clock a.m. on the last Sunday of the established shall be on advance of the standard known as United State Pacific Time." Steel Seizure Case in Hand Of Federal Justice WASHINGTON (AP) ments in the steel industry battle against government wound up today with Judge David A. Pike whether the government ed it could not function Constitution. Pine asked assistant General Holmes Balden government lawyer: "sail the efficacy of the ment under the Constitution." "Not at all, your hot ridge replied. Apparently referring Taft-Hartley labor law asked: "do you have a fidence in the procedure by the Constitution to an emergency situation." "I do not." Balbridge added that presidential the steel industry on A only course of action. Pine commented: Marine Badly Hurt In Olive Wreck A Marine, Robert B., Abbey, 22, of Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Facility at LTA, was injured critically at 3:30 a.m. today when his car ran off Tustin ave., near Santiago blvd., near Olive, and hit a tree. With head injuries and internal hurts, plus numerous cuts and bruises, Abbey was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital. California Highway Patrol officers said his car was totally demolished. Anahi Students Present 'Good News' Tonight Tonight is the night for the premier performance of "Good News," hit Broadway musical being sponsored by students of Anaheim union high school. Tickets at 50 cents general admission, 75 cents reserved, will be available at the door. A second performance will be presented Monday night in conjunction with the school's annual Open House. Featuring such memorable tunes as "Lucky in Love," "The Best Things in Life Are Free," "Pass That Peace Pipe," "Varsity Drag," and "Good News," the musical stars four students, Dixylee Hopkins, Bruce Horner, Marian Caracausa and Eddie Starnes. The public is cordially invited. Anaheim Gets Light Showers Light showers last night added .05 of an inch to Anaheim's rainfall total for the season, which now stands at 23.57 inches, as compared to 6.77 inches for the same date last year. The rainfall was general throughout the county, depositing up to one quarter inch at Tustin. Rainfall measurements this morning for various localities were as follows: | Staunton | Last Year | | :--- | :--- | | Anaheim | .05 23.57 | 6.77 | | Brea | .06 26.76 | 7.50 | | Buena Park | .04 22.61 | 6.53 | | Fullerton | .07 25.05 | 6.58 | | Garden Grove | .08 23.29 | 6.80 | | La Habra | — 26.63 | 8.67 | | Orange | .08 23.74 | 6.84 | | Placentia | .08 24.53 | 6.14 | | Santa Ana | .08 22.79 | 6.59 | | Yorba Linda | — 29.19 | 8.07 | Representative Prices SUNKIST, First Grade 100s 9.26; 126s 8.96; 176s 7.76; 220s 6.99; 252s 3.88; 288s 3.50. CHOICE, Second Grade 100s 5.75; 126s 5.92; 176s 6.31; 200s 5.84; 252s 3.03. 1952 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 127 The Weather S. Calif.—Considerable cloudiness tonight with occasional showers west portion and scattered showers and thunderstorms mountains and interior. Partly cloudy with few scattered showers Saturday. Daylight Saving Takes Effect Sunday Morning SACRAMENTO (CNS)—California will lose an hour next Sunday (April 27) when daylight saving time goes into effect. Clocks throughout the state are scheduled to be set ahead an hour at 1 a.m. Sunday morning, if anybody but Saturday night revelers want to stay up that late to comply with the requirements of the law. If not, citizens can set the clocks when they go to bed Saturday night, and be on daylight saving time when they get up. The daylight saving time will be in effect until next September, when the lost hour will be made up by setting the clocks back to standard time. Daylight saving is an "old story" in California, having first been adopted during World War I, pushed to one side after that war, and then reinaugurated during World War II. The legislature continued JACKSON, Mich.—GUARD RELEASED BY CONVICTS—George Brown, Southern Michigan prison guard, getting his first meal since he was released by rioting convicts who held cell block 18. Mrs. Brown is serving as their three children, Deborah, 16 months, held by Lorette and Billy, show their happiness at dad's safe return home.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) The daylight saving time will be in effect until next September, when the lost hour will be made up by setting the clocks back to standard time. Daylight saving is an "old story" in California, having first been adopted during World War I, pushed to one side after that war, and then reinaugurated during World War II. The legislature continued the daylight saving time in effect after the war, and at a special state election on Nov. 8, 1949, the people adopted the initiative providing daylight saving. The law says: "Sec. 3. From 1 o'clock antemeridian on the last Sunday of April, until 2 o'clock antemeridian on the last Sunday of September, the standard time in this state so established shall be one hour in advance of the standard time now known as United States Standard Pacific Time." Steel Seizure Case in Hands Of Federal Judge WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments in the steel industry's court battle against government seizure wound up today with Federal Judge David A. Pine asking whether the government contended it could not function under the Constitution. Pine asked assistant Attorney General Holmes Baldridge, chief government lawyer: "do you assail the efficacy of the government under the Constitution?" "Not at all, your honor," Baldridge replied. Apparently referring to the Taft-Hartley law law, Pine then asked: "do you have a lack of confidence in the procedures set up by the Constitution to deal with an emergency situation?" "I do not," Baldridge said, then added that presidential seizure of the steel industry on April 8 was the only course of action. Pine commented: "we've had JACKSON, Mich.—GUARD RELEASED BY CONVICTS—George Brown, Southern Michigan prison guard, getting his first meal since he was released by rioting convicts who held cell block 15. Mrs. Brown is serving as their three children, Deborah, 16 months, held by Lorette and Billy, show their happiness at dad's safe return home.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) Michigan State Prison Officials Guard Against Future Inmate Riots JACKSON (AP) — Officials of riot-wracked Southern Michigan prison moved today to tighten their control over the overflow inmate population and guard against any future mutiny in the ranks. A convict rebellion ended yesterday only after the mutineers won their demands for 11 specific prison reforms. However, state officials emphasized that the rioters still face prosecution for crimes committed during the rebellion. Governor G. Mennen Williams pointed out that as far as punishment went, the mutineers were promised only that there would be no reprisals by members of the state department of corrections. And prison authorities said no reprisals were needed to restore law and order in the world's largest walled prison. As a condition of surrender, leaders of the five-day mutiny voluntarily returned to cellblock 15—the infamous disciplinary center where they seized a total of 13 guards as hostages to pressure their demands for changes and held eight of them to the end. In this block all but a few of the privileges which normally go with prison life are taken away anyhow. And, from sad experience, precautions were ordered against any slipups such as the one which led to the revolt by some 170 of rookie guard was seized Sunday night by Jack (Crazy Jack) Hyatt, a psychopath long-term robber, to touch off mutiny. From then until 4 p.m. (EST) yesterday, these desperadoes were holed-up in block 15. On Monday, they commandered enough food in prison-wide rioting to last them ten weeks if necessary. This rioting cost the life of one convict—victim of a state trooper's bullet. Local GIs Due To Land in Seattle The Navy transport Hugh J. Gaffey is due in Seattle tomorrow carrying 467 men of California's 40th Infantry Division. Local men listed as aboard the ship are Sfc. Ray L. Bersticker, 8772 S. Hansen; M/Sgt. Leo G. High, 9422 Hansen rd.; Sfc. Ray M. Lamas, 1039 Patt st.; Sfc. Bob G. Lattimore, 206½ N. Olive st.; and M/Sgt. Norman P. Leonard, 113 E. Alberta st. PITTSBURGH (AP)—Centerfielder Wally Westlake of the St. Louis Cards pounded out three straight hits and scored two runs today to lead his mates to a resounding 6-4 victory over the last place Pittsburgh Pirates. Cold weather chilled players and fans alike and held the crowd to 1,945 second Apparently referring to the Taft-Hartley labor law, Pine then asked: "do you have a lack of confidence in the procedures set up by the Constitution to deal with an emergency situation?" "I do not," Baldridge said, then added that presidential seizure of the steel industry on April 8 was the only course of action. Pine commented: "we've had crises before in this country and we've had government machinery adequate to cope with it...you are arguing for expediency." Pine recessed the court with the statement that he would consider the case "to the exclusion of all other court business." The judge gave no indication when he might reach a decision but lawyers believed it would not be ready for a day or two. Sharp words were swapped by the lawyers in the second and final day of battle. Once counsel for the steel industry asserted that the government was claiming a "royal prerogative" for President Truman. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were lower in spots. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 9.26; 120s 8.96; 150s 8.40; 176s 7.76; 220s 6.99; 220s 5.58; 252s 3.68; 288s 3.50. CHOICE, Second Grade— 100s 7.75; 120s 5.92; 150s 6.53; 176s 6.31; 200s 5.84; 220s 4.37; 252s 3.03. Kansas City Clear of Flood Danger; President Signs Huge Relief Bill KANSAS CITY (UP)—The Kansas City area was over the hump today in its fight against the Missouri river but flood workers still maintained a vigil along the network of dikes for possible weak spots. The flood-choked river continued to fall after reaching its peak here yesterday afternoon just a fraction under 30.7 feet. That was a little below the predicted crest of 31 and more than 10 feet under the top of the levees. It was a record upstream flood until the muddy surge hit Kansas City. But from here on downstream the river stages were lower than the terrible flood of July, 1951, when the Kaw (Kansas) river, which joins the Missouri here, laid waste to the rich industrial areas of the two Kansas City. Nothing like that happened this time. The record 1951 stage here was 36.2. Downstream, the water poked its creeping fingers into creeks and sloughs as the flood spread over fertile farmland. But there were no heavily populated areas in its path. As the crest passed Kansas City, President Truman signed a $25,000,000 flood relief bill in Washington. A little later he allotted $250,000 of emergency funds to his home state of Missouri and $100,00 to Kansas, where four counties were affected. DEEP FREEZE BURGLED A hungry burglar somehow contrived to walk off with about a third of the contents of a deep freeze in the kitchen of Mrs. Lloyd Stoneking's home at 828 N. Janss st. without being detected, Mrs. Stoneking reported today. The theft, probably perpetrated sometime Wednesday, was not discovered until today when Mrs. Stoneking reported she thought her stock of meat and other frozen foods was going down at a terrific rate. A check of the contents showed that $80 to $70 worth of food was missing.