anaheim-gazette 1952-05-06

Plot Exposed Drew Pearson lifts his ear from the ground long enough to report some rumblings from China that could be a bit embarrassing to the Nationalists. Turn to Page 6. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEIM Planners Hold Up Action on R-3 Units Near Anaheim Heliport Anaheim's heliport and the flight plan of arriving and departing helicopters yesterday resulted in the hold-over of two proposed reclassifications of property to R-3 (multiple family) zoning. Planning commissioners were doubtful of the wisdom of permitting two-story housing units in the immediate vicinity of the heliport, located just west of N. Palm st. on W. La Palma ave. Both proposed developments would lie in the path of approaching and departing helicopters. One parcel lies between Romneya dr. and La Palma ave. just west of the heliport, and the other lies across La Palam ave on N. Citron st. The former is presently zoned R-A, the latter R-1. James M. Duffy, 933 N. Clementine st., was granted a variance to erect a duplex apartment building at the corner of W. La Palma ave. and N. Clementine st. The parcel, composed of two substandard-width lots, could not be used for single residences, but the duplex was judged feasible by the commission. A variance was granted Edwardification of areas in the city. All were approved. The first included an area bounded by E. Sycamore st., the Santa Fe tracks, E. CyPRESS st., and N. East st.; the second, a portion of Tract 724; the third, an area bounded by Broadway, Citron, Santa Ana and S. Palm st. All three will be changed from R-A to R-3. The fourth, at the corner of S. Claudina and E. Vermont sts., will be changed from R-2 to R-3. Mayors to Appear In Flood Control District Probe Complaint by the Orange County League of Cities regarding Flood Control expenditures will be heard by the county grand jury at tomorrow's session, it was understood, with the disclosure that subpoenas had been issued to seven mayors of Orange county cities to appear before the grand jury. At a recent meeting of the League's executive committee in James M. Duffy, 933 N. Clementine st., was granted a variance to erect a duplex apartment building at the corner of W. La Palma ave. and N. Clementine st. The parcel, composed of two substandard-width lots, could not be used for single residences, but the duplex was judged feasible by the commission. A variance was granted Edward W. Steinbrink, 527 N. Sabina st., to permit subdivision of a parcel of land on Sabina st. between Wilhelmina st. and Sycamore st., subject to the filing of a subdivision map showing streets, alleys and utility improvements which the subdivider will be required to provide at his own expense. The tract now prevents the extension of Sabina st., through from Sycamore st. to Wilhelmina st. Dorothy Parker Ford, proprietress of Dorothy-Wade's Dinner House at 1418 E. Center st., was granted a variance to enlarge dining facilities of her cafe subject to four requirements. They are that no building will be less than 60 feet from the center line of Center st.; that no building will extend more than 160 feet from the front property line to the rear of the property; that free parking be permitted on a portion of the property; and that a sewer easement across the frontage be given the city. Final map of Tract 1459, due to become another of the Bonded Homes developments, was approved by the commission. The tract will run north from Sycamore st. (across from the rear of Anaheim cemetery) to adjoin Tract 1356, which continues to North st. Two streets, Hawthorn and Buttonwood streets, will run north from Sycamore st. through the 32-lot subdivision and join streets in the other tract. Shinn and Klein were the contractors submitting the map. Final map of Tract 1602 was approved. The subdivision, proposed by Dr. J. W. Truxaw, includes eight lots on the westerly extension of Midway Manor to S. Lemon st. District Probe Complaint by the Orange County League of Cities regarding Flood Control expenditures will be heard by the county grand jury at tomorrow's session, it was understood, with the disclosure that subpoenas had been issued to seven mayors of Orange county cities to appear before the grand jury. At a recent meeting of the League's executive committee in Laguna Beach, complaints voiced by former Mayor Thomas Eadington of Fullerton to the effect that the cities were not getting a fair share of flood control expenditures was followed by a call upon the grand jury to investigate. The league said that it was not charging malfeasance in affairs of the Flood Control district, whereupon County Counsel Joel Ogle stated that in that case there was nothing for the grand jury to investigate, as it is limited to such a charge. Despite this ruling, however, the grand jury has summoned the seven mayors, including Mayor Charles Pearson of Anaheim, to appear before that body at tomorrow's session. Fourth Talent Time Tryouts Set Tomorrow Entries for "Talent Time" tryouts showed a big increase at both the Chamber of Commerce and the Fox theater box office, according to officials at both places. The try-outs for the fourth production will be held tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, May 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. Contestants may register at the Fox theater or the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in advance or present themselves at the theater Wednesday afternoon, ready to go on stage. Eight acts will be selected Wednesday afternoon, which together with four acts selected at previous try-outs will be presented at the Fox theater Wednesday night along with the theater regular feature picture presentation. "Talent Time" goes on at approximately 8:30 p.m. Doors open at NEW YORK—DAMAGED WAS! NEW YORK HARBOR—The bay aircraft carrier Wasp, looking like a "blunt-nosed beast" with her collision-battered bow, anchored in New York harbor today, bringing home the 61 survivors of the destroyer minesweeper Hobson. The two warships collided during Atlantic maneuvers April 26. The Hobson broke in two and sank with a loss of 176 lives. Captain and crew had fought an 11-day battle to bring the crippled carrier into port. For a time she sailed backward to keep rough seas from pounding at the hole in her bow. The big flattop's tortuous journey home from mid-Atlantic was detailed in her log, which described her as a "blunt-nosed beast." Navy barges brought the Hobson survivors ashore from the carrier, far out in the harbor, and ushered them into the Navy receiving station two or three at a time. Officers said they did this to avoid confusion among the more than 100 persons awaiting to greet the lucky 61. After the Hobson survivors were sent ashore the Wasp prepared to unload her ammunition at the Gravesend Bay anchorage, a job that will require about two days then she will go into dryrock in the Naval shipyard annex at Bayonne, N.J. After testifying at the Naval inquiry the men from the Hobson will get 30 days survivor's leave. wood streets, will run north from Sycamore st. through the 32-lot subdivision and join streets in the other tract. Shinn and Klein were the contractors submitting the map. Final map of Tract 1602 was approved. The subdivision, proposed by Dr. J. W. Truxaw, includes eight lots on the westerly extension of Midway Manor to S. Lemon st. A tentative map of Tract 1607 was submitted by Realtor Jess Medaris for subdivision of property southwest of the corner of Broadway and West at. Medaris had sought a reclassification of the property to permit multiple family use, but asked that the request be withdrawn in the face of substantial neighborhood protest. The tentative map proposed to divide the area into 24 lots on a curving street to be named Willow dr. between Broadway, Santa Ana st., and the Santa Ana freeway. Second public hearings were held on four requests for reclassi- Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were about unchanged navels. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 100s 8.78; 126s 8.75; 150s 8.17; 176s 7.09; 200s 6.36; 220s 5.18; 252s 4.10; 288s 3.63; 344s 3.30. CHOICE, Second Grade— 126s 6.65; 150s 6.25; 176s 5.78; 200s 5.41; 220s 4.43; 252s 3.78; 288s 3.46; 344s 3.03. in advance or present themselves at the theater Wednesday afternoon, ready to go on stage. Eight acts will be selected Wednesday afternoon, which together with four acts selected at previous try-outs will be presented at the Fox theater Wednesday night along with the theater regular feature picture presentation. "Talent Time" goes on at approximately 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Earl Peterson, manager of the Fox Anaheim, announced there will be no increase in prices. As in past weeks, contestants from all over Orange county are eligible. One act each week is selected to appear on a big show with Leo Carrillo and the entire cast of Dude Ranch Varieties. Winners to date include Helen Oviedo, Los Alamitos singer and Danny Salceda, Santa Ana accordionist. Funeral Services Set for Anaheim Crash Victim Funeral services have been set for Mrs. Josephine Barker, who was killed yesterday morning in an auto crash at Washington blvd. and Anaheim-Telegraph rd., east of Los Angeles. Services at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary, with the Rev. Howard S. Congdon of First Presbyterian church officiating, will be followed by interment in Loma Vista cemetery. Mrs. Barker is survived by her husband, Lawrence E. Barker and three sons, Lawrence Jr., Dennis and Harry, all of 15502 E. Orange-thorpe ave. Hot Chase Ends In Arrêt for Speeding Sailor Hotly pursued by a sheriff's patrol after allegedly stealing an automobile in Brea, Russell W. Halstead, sailor from the USS Boyd in Long Beach harbor, was finally rounded up in the Lakewood section of Long Beach last night after police there set up a roadblock. Halstead, who is said to have stolen a car belonging to Fred Kirkpatrick of Brea, fled under rifle fire and made his way as far as Long Beach despite collisions with other cars at Cypress and Los Alamitos. He was first sighted with the stolen car in Buena Park, where his actions aroused suspicion of officers in the patrol car. As they approached, he fled and the patrol car pursued. He went through Cypress, Los Alamitos and along Garden Grove blvd. to Long Beach. A message radioed ahead brought Long Beach police into the chase with their roadblock and Halstead was captured. After the Hobson survivors were sent ashore the Wasp prepared to unload her ammunition at the Gravesend Bay anchorage, a job that will require about two days then she will go into dryrock in the Naval shipyard annex at Bayonne, N.J. After testifying at the Naval inquiry the men from the Hobson will get 30 days survivor's leave. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1952 ORK—DAMAGED WASP ARRIVES IN ORK HARBOR—The battered bow of the carrier USS Wasp is headed into New arbor on arrival here this morning. The carrier, damaged in the collision in mid-Atlantic more than a week ago, will be repaired at Brooklyn Navy yard.—(Associated Press Wirephoto) House Lab Of WSB, Committee to Of Steel Wa WASHINGTON (P)—T Labor committee today broad investigation of the ment's Wage Stabilization (WSB) with special empl its handling of the steel l pute. Charles E. Wilson, who mobilization chief in against the administration dling of the steel case, wi as the committee's first (9 a.m., EST). Chairman Barden (D-N a reporter in advance his tee probably will delve phases of the WSB's op including its methods of mending terms for settlin labor disputes. Barden said the probe be "fair to all concernne would cover the points out Marine Fined on Drunk Driving Rap Charles Henry Bass, El Toro Marine, today was sentenced to pay a $200 fine or spend 100 days in jail on a charge of drunk and driving. Bass was picked up at 12:05 a.m. today at Center and Citron sts. after police observed his car proceeding in an erratic manner. Two of his Marine passengers were released while the third was turned over to the shore patrol as a drunk. Santa Ana Seeks State Aid for Storm Drain Application was ordered by Santa Ana city council last evening for $283,524.14 in state funds, to be allocated under the "Chapter 20" state fund for sanitation and similar improvements. The money would be added to $377,814.96 of city funds, from the general fund, for financing the proposed $638,691 storm drain project in Santa Ana. In applying to the state for new Chapter 20 funds, the city would surrender back to that fund, a smaller allocation already obtained. Sully-Miller Co. of Orange, last night was awarded the contract to install curbs and parking areas at the city's new Prentice park on East First st. The Sully-Miller bid was $5396.80. A possible slight cut in the city tax rate may result, it was said, from the council's move last evening in applying money received from County Sanitation Districts 2, 3 and 7 upon payments of principal and interest upon outstanding sewer bonds. The sanitation districts paid the city an annual installment of $17,675.15 on the city's interest In Section 1 of the Joint Venture Agreement. Garbage Disposal Co. Offers SA Contract Release Johnson Bros. of Compton last night offered the Santa Ana city council release from the 1950 contract for trash and garbage collections, which was interrupted 18 months by litigation, if the city would pay the firm $12,000. That would be about $300 more than the firm earned while operating under the contract. With the contract finally upheld by the state supreme court, following a taxpayer's injunction suit, Johnson Bros. 60-day option for reinstatement or withdrawal from the contract will expire May 18. Action by the council last night on the Johnson offer indicated that the request for extra funds might not be granted. The council referred the proposal to the city engineer and city administrator, to investigate the exact amount earned under the contract during the 21 days it was in force before the injunction suit was filed, late in 1950. The officials are to report back to the council at its next meeting. But that meeting will not be held until May 19, one day after the Johnson option expires. Observers said that appeared to mean the next move is up to Johnson Bros. and there was speculation whether Johnson Bros. would care to reinstate the contract and resume trash collections, in view of a recent threat for new law suits if such a move were attempted. Johnson Bros estimated that the city owes $9054.11 for the 21 days service prior to suspension of the service. The additional $2945.89 requested would partially cover expenses incurred during this period as a result of the committee's first (9 a.m., EST). Chairman Barden (D-N) a reporter in advance his tee probably will deliver phases of the WSB's open including its methods of mending terms for settling labor disputes. Barden said the probe be "fair to all concerned would cover the points out a resolution by Rep. Al Respected No On $450,000 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. banker, described as a prerequisiteability in the commission is accused of embezzling me $450,000. The complaint against old William C. Horely was yesterday by the First B Trust Co., where he was president at an $8500-a-year. Middlesex county pro Alex Aber said early took a series of bad investments ed Horley, whom he referred to a "very generous man." He liked to help people made personal loans with funds," Eber said of the bus president. Shock and surprise at bezzlement news was relied by church and community who held the mild-mannered. Co. K Receives Flags Donated City of Anaheim Co. K, 224th Infantry, 4 vision, today acknowledged of four California Bear flaps in the city of Anaheim in order to Mayor Charles Pearson. James R. Kenny, WOJGJ, lstrator of the unit, said letter that the flags, added to M/Sgt. Norman P. Leon Anaheim, had arrived when Leonard was on his way home that he had opened them at tributed one to the company... Chase Ends arrest for leading Sailor pursued by a sheriff's patrol allegedly stealing an ammunition boat in Brea, Russell W. sailing from the USS Long Beach harbor, was found up in the Lake of Long Beach last week police there set up a case, who is said to have car belonging to Fred Clark of Brea, fled under and made his way as far Beach despite collisions with cars at Cypress and Citios. The first sighted with the patrol car. As they led, he fled and the patrol died. He went through Los Alamitos and along Route Blvd. to Long Beach. Radioed ahead brought the police into the chase roadblock and Halstead red. Two Persons Hurt In County Wrecks Two persons were injured in Orange county traffic accidents late yesterday, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol. Alfred A. Poblano, 23, of Orange, a soldier, received major injuries when he lost control of his car, which struck a pole and overturned on the Coast Highway near Marine ave. at Newport Beach. He was taken to the El Toro Marine base dispensary. Mrs. Elsie Drelce, 50, of Long Beach received minor hurts when she was thrown out of her car as it collided with a car driven by Willie Parks, 30, of Bellflower. The accident took place on Lincoln ave. east of Hwy 39. Mrs. Drelce was brought to Anaheim Community hospital. A possible slight cut in the city tax rate may result, it was said, from the council's move last evening in applying money received from County Sanitation Districts 2, 3 and 7 upon payments of principal and interest upon outstanding sewer bonds. The sanitation districts paid the city an annual installment of $17,675.15 on the city's interest in Section 1 of the Joint Outfall Sewer, which the sanitation districts have purchased from JOS. Council approved payment up to $3500 toward the costs of two street crossings of the Pacific Electric tracks, in connection with the proposed extension of Orange ave. through the new industrial section south of the city. Industrial Zone Proposed for Orangethorpe Protests which recently blocked the locating of a metal works proposed by Herbst Bros. of Fullerton, and Earl Carrell's motor shop at Orangethorpe boulevard and Raymond ave., between Anaheim and Fullerton, led today to a proposal for rezoning the area for industry, with a buffer strip between the plants and neighboring homes and farms. Residents of the neighborhood had objected to the granting of variance permits for the two plants. The county supervisors then proposed rezoning the area, and referred the matter to the county planning commission to conduct hearings. Approximately 200 acres along Raymond avenue, north and south of Orangethorpe boulevard, are involved in the proposal. Buffer strips along the edge of the zone would be used for landscaping or parking areas, it is said. Judges Attend Thompson Funeral Funeral services for Mr. garet Dodge Thompson, Fullerton, mother of S Judge Raymond Thompson attended this afternoon by Thompson's colleagues, the other Superior court judge courts were at recess during hour of the funeral. Presiding Judge Kenneth Morrison and Judges Frank West and Robert Gardner met their courts to be present service in McCormick's chapel Fullerton. BUILDING PERMITS Three building totalling were issued by the city department since May 1. Clcluded one for Williams and contractors, 916 W. North a home and garage at 54 wood dr., for $11,000; another 115% S. Melrose for a $300 ing for Eugene Bercot, 1 South st.; and a third to Dil Co., 901 E. South st., for tions and a pump house for 000. ZETTE Weather S. Calif.-Scattered high cloudiness but mostly sunny days through Wednesday, with early morning low clouds near the coast. Little change in temperature. 5c per Copy — 60c per Month NUMBER 134 House Labor Committee Begins Probe Of WSB, Wilson Is First Witness Committee to Probe WSB's Handling Of Steel Wage Recommendations WASHINGTON (P)—The House labor committee today began a road investigation of the government's Wage Stabilization Board (WSB) with special emphasis on handling of the steel labor dispute. Charles E. Wilson, who quit as mobilization chief in protest against the administration's handling of the steel case, was called the committee's first witness (a.m., EST). Chairman Barden (D-NC) told reporter in advance his committee probably will delive into all cases of the WSB's operations, including its methods of recommending terms for settling major poor disputes. Barden said the probe would "fair to all concerned," and would cover the points outlined in Wilson Says WSB Exceeded Limits In Steel Case WASHINGTON (P)—Former Mobilization Chief Charles E. Wilson today described the Wage Stabilization Board recommendations in the steel case as going "well beyond the limits of proper wage and price stabilization policy." Wilson told a House Labor committee that steelworkers were entitled to "no more" than a nine cents an hour "catch-up wage increase" to bring them in line with increases of working in other industries. Wilson said too that it was "not realistic" to request the steel industry to absorb the wage increase without raising costs. Respected New Jersey Banker Held On $450,000 Embezzlement Charge PERTH AMBOY, N. J. (AP)—A banker, described as a pillar of respectability in the community, accused of embezzling more than 50,000. The complaint against 50-year-old William C. Horely was entered yesterday by the First Bank and Trust Co., where he was vice president at an $8500-a year salary. Middlesex county prosecutor Alex Aber said early today that series of bad investments engulfed Horley, whom he referred to as "very generous man." "He liked to help people. He made personal loans with banks," Eber said of the bank vice president. Shock and surprise at the embezzlement news was registered by church and community officials who held the mild-mannered Horley in high esteem. He is warden of St. Peter's Episcopal church and chairman of the trust fund. Horley, married and the father of three children, took an active part in civic affairs. He is former chairman of the Community Chest, a Red Cross director, head of a fund-raising campaign for the Boy Scouts and former president of the local chapter of the American Institute of Banking. After a five-hour quizzing which ended early today, Eber said that in order to cover up for the shortages resulting from bad loans, Horley then took some of the bank's money and speculated in the stock market in attempts to recoup the loss. This stock market rabbling also turned sour and Horley found himself deeper and deeper in the red, the county prosecutor continued. Approximately $150,000 of the loss may be recovered, Eber said, adding that the embezzling operation began possibly about three years ago. "It doesn't seem at the present time that any of this tremendous amount of money was either used for himself or for his family," said Eber. Earlier, Horley's attorney entered an innocent plea for his client who he said didn't pocket even the smallest amount of the money he is accused of embezzling. Free in $25,000 bail, Horley awaits action by the county grand jury. Wilson told a House Labor committee that steelworkers were entitled to "no more" than a nine cents an hour "catch-up wage increase" to bring them in line with increases of working in other industries. Wilson said too that it was "not realistic" to request the steel industry to absorb the wage increase without raising costs. The YSB recommended a package increase of 26 cents an hour for steel workers who now average a little under $2 a hour. The package included direct pay increases and additional benefits in the way of vacation, holiday and other allowances. Wilson, who quit as mobilization chief in protest against administration handling of the steel case, was the first witness at a board investigation by the House Labor committee of operations of the Wage Stabilization Board. Wilson told the legislators "the precedent set by the steel recommendations" was most important because it could lead to raise wage increases. And to increase costs by a general policy of wage increases at this time, Wilson said, would tend only "to reduce either further inflation or a drop in employment." Wilson went on to say he felt the battle to hold the stabilization line had been successful until March. The WSB made its recommendations in the steel case on March 20. He said wages had kept pace with the cost of living and that consumer retail prices were only two per cent higher while wholesale prices were in some respects lower. He said the board's recommendations put steelworkers "out in front" on the wage catch-up formula established in 1951. Considering the effect of wages on steel costs, Wilson said the 26 cents an hour package recommendation meant 30 cents an hour in total labor cost to the industry through inclusion of Social Security and other charges. That, he told the committee, goes far beyond the nine cents an hour catch- Judges Attend Thompson Funeral Funeral services for Mrs. Marriet Dodge Thompson, 74, of Millerton, mother of Superior Judge Raymond Thompson, was extended this afternoon by Judge Thompson's colleagues, the three her Superior court judges. The courts were at recess during the hour of the funeral. Presiding Judge Kenneth E. Harrison and Judges Franklin G. West and Robert Gardner recessed their courts to be present at the service in McCormick's chapel at Millerton. BUILDING PERMITS Three building totalling $31,000 were issued by the city Building Department since May 1. They included one for Williams and Vary, contractors, 916 W. North st. for home and garage at 549 Sherrod dr., for $11,000; another at 5% S. Melrose for a $300 dwelling for Eugene Bercot, 14301 E. South st.; and a third to Dixie Cup, 901 E. South st., for alterations and a pump house for $17,000. Alleged Attacker Identified by Rape Victim Identified yesterday afternoon by his alleged victim, Lawrence Jackson was held in custody at Norwalk on a charge of criminally attacking Mrs. Joan Cox, 33, of Los Angeles in Orange county. The woman said that she had advertised for work as a secretary and Jackson "hired" her. He told her that he was in construction work and was on his way to bid on a job, so requested her to accompany him. He drove her to Rattlesnake canyon, near Irvine, and there attacked her, she charged. Jackson was lined up with a group of other prisoners at Norwalk substation of the Los Angeles county sheriff's office yesterday and Mrs. Cox picked him out of the group as her assailant. He had also been accused by a young married woman at Lakewood, who said he attacked her last Saturday afternoon. Orange county officers said they would file a rape charge against Jackson today. Fullerton Man Asks Support In Divorce Suit Louis Dietz of Fullerton demanded $500 a month temporary support from his wife, Grace, in his suit for divorce on file in Superior court today, and also asked the court to prevent her from molesting him. He sought a restraining order, claiming that he feared bodily harm. Dietz charged extreme cruelty. His wife, he said, has control of their property, including their residence at 136 Ellis pl., and an S-unit apartment at 521 N. Pomona ave., also a bank account and other assets unknown to Dietz, he claimed. Mr. and Mrs. Dietz were married at Flint, Mich., April 27, 1948, and separated last April 29. They have no children.