anaheim-gazette 1952-05-09

Golf Widows Every judge, Dick and Mary will be interested in Waldo (Bobby Jones) Hunter's remarks on divot digging. Please see Page 6. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE GENERAL RIDGWAY GREETS SUCCESSOR— Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway (center), shakes hands with Gen. Mark Clark, his successor as Supreme Commander in the Far East, on the latter's arrival at Haneda airport, Tokyo. Ridgway in turn has been named to succeed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as NATO commander. At left is Robert Murphy, first U.S. ambassador to post-war Japan—(Associated Press photo via radio from Tokyo) GENERAL RIDGWAY GREETS SUCCESSOR—Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway (center), shakes hands with Gen. Mark Clark, his successor as Supreme Commander in the Far East, on the latter's arrival at Haneda airport, Tokyo. Ridgway in turn has been named to succeed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as NATO commander. At left is Robert Murphy, first U.S. ambassador to post-war Japan.—(Associated Press photo via radio from Tokyo) Northern County Flood Control Must Await Carbon Canyon Dam, Warner Tells Mayors of County Needed flood control in the area of Anaheim and its environs must wait upon the construction of Carbon Canyon dam by the federal government, and there is no federal money available for the project, the Orange county League of Cities executive board was told last evening by Chairman Willis Warner of the county supervisors. Warner said that the government’s “seizure” of the county program for building dams in 1936 left local flood control projects dependent upon federal action because the local projects tie into the dam construction program. For example, said Warner, the supervisors are unlikely to approve the Loftus diversion channel, the pilot channel, and other works for flood control along Carbon Creek, until the $3,000,000 Carbon Canyon dam is built. The flood works in the valley could not successfully handle storm runoff unless the waters were checked by a dam, Warner said. Once the county undertakes to channel flood water, it becomes responsible for the water and liable for any damage it might do, Warner added. MAYOR CHARLES Pearson of Anaheim remarked that flood control engineers have not been cooperative with the cities. Anaheim said Mayor Pearson would were built before World War II halted operations. The Korean “police action” still blocks the program, said Warner. He disclosed that the flood control district has $1,443,400 with $876,000 as a cash balance subject to project expenditures. The rest is bond money, earmarked for maintenance and other allocated expenses. The supervisors, Warner noted, already have approved projects that will cost $4,210,000, and have received requests for other projects that would cost an additional $2,040,000. “Which project to approve?” asked Warner. St. Michael’s To Celebrate 79th Birthday St. Michael’s Episcopal church will celebrate its 79th anniversary this weekend with special services Sunday and a circus-theme birthday party Monday night. Speaker at both the Sunday school meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday will be the Rt. Rev. Robert B. Gooden, retired suffragan bishop of the diocese. During the worship service the Rev. Gooden will confirm a class of 12 adults. The junior choir will sing the anthem “Praise the Lord” by Bliss, and Mrs. Bert Beard will sing “Hold Then My Hand.” Pittsburgh, Calif., Threaten Strike SAN FRANCISCO (UP)—Spread of the nation-wide oil industry strike to California was threatened today by a warning that CIO workers consider themselves frightened to strike Shell Chemical Co. Pittsburgh plant any time after 1 la.m. (PDT) tomorrow. California so far has been unaffected by the walkout, involving wage demands. Union officials requested their members to remain at work because the state’s refinery play a key role in the North war effort. Shell Chemical employs 250 of the state’s approximately 25,000 oil workers. DENVER (UP)—Scarcity of high octane aviation gasoline today ranked as the most serious effect of the nine-day-old nationwide crisis. Soap Box Derby Hopefuls Warned To Start Racers Derby Day is just around the corner. Now is the time to begin construction of entries in the big annual Soap Box Derby. Co-sponsored each year by Cone Brothers Chevrolet, the Anaheim Optimist club, and the Anaheim Gazette. The Derby races are held in mid-August each year on the official race track located in Arroyo Seepark in Los Angeles. Headed up this year by Bo Once the county undertakes to channel flood water, it becomes responsible for the water and liable for any damage it might do, Warner added. MAYOR CHARLES Pearson of Anaheim remarked that flood control engineers have not been cooperative with the cities. Anaheim, said Mayor Pearson, would be ready to go along with any feasible plan, but county engineers will not tell city officials where the flood water will be brought in, so that the city could conduct it through its own territory. Warner said that a study of the North county flood problem has been approved by the board, but it does depend on the Carbon dam construction, which would be the fourth in a series of eight dams proposed by the army engineers. Prado, Fullerton and Brea dams Bill Collyer Awarded Expert Rifleman’s Medal WASHINGTON — The Expert Rifleman Medal, second highest award in junior shooting, has gone to Bill Collyer, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert W. Collyer, 727 S. Dickel, the National Rifle Association announced here today. In one year of shooting, young Collyer has risen through 13 lower rankings to achieve the expert rifleman rating. With one more award, he will be classified as a distinguished rifleman, along with other top junior shooters of the nation. A tenth grade student at the Anaheim Union High school, young Collyer is instructed by Mr. William D. Hicks. Speaker at both the Sunday school meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the morning service at 11 a.m. Sunday will be the Rt. Rev. Robert B. Gooden, retired suffragan bishop of the diocese. During the worship service the Rev. Gooden will confirm a class of 12 adults. The junior choir will sing the anthem “Praise the Lord” by Bliss, and Mrs. Bert Beard will sing “Hold Thou My Hand.” Following the 11 a.m. service a reception for the bishop and the confirmands will be held in the parish hall. At 7:30 p.m., each organization will present a short circus theme of the birthday party. Party coordinators will be Mr. and Mrs. Verne Stanton, and Mr. Stanton will serve as master of ceremonies. Anahi Sophs To Drive in Road-Day-O Bobbie Joan Downs and Dick Jepson, Anaheim high school sophomores will represent Anaheim Union high school in the annual Road-Day-O to be held on May 17 in Santa Ana. Announcement of their selection was made yesterday morning during a regular assembly held at the school. Members of the school’s driving classes conducted by William Hicks, the two young drivers will compete with representatives of similar school classes throughout Orange county. Sponsored in the safe driving among teen-agers by the county office of education, the unique event subjects boy and girl drivers to driving hazards ranging from flat tires to road obstacles. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reports today all auction markets California oranges were higher navels. Representative Prices by Size: SUNKIST, First Grade—100s 9.02; 126s 8.99; 150s 8.51 176s 7.84; 200s 7.14; 220s 5.81 252s 4.35; 288s 3.84; 344s 3.41 CHOICE, Second Grade—126s 7.30; 150s 6.75; 176s 6.21 200s 5.71; 220s 4.63; 252s 3.81 288s 3.43. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1952 Force May be Used to Eisenhower, Taft Tiff Over Foreign Aid Appropriations POLITICS TODAY By The Associated Press Nevada Democrats and Republicans meet, in separate two-day conventions at Tonopah, to name 10-vote and 12-vote delegations, respectively, to presidential-nominating conventions. Senator Taft in Connecticut at Yale University Corporation meeting. Senator Kerr at New York (ABC-TV 7 p.m. EST). For Eisenhower—Paul Hoffman at Hot Springs, Va.; Representative Prouty (Vt) at Bluefield; Senator Lodge (Mass) at Fairmont and Representative Bakewell (Mo) at Welch in West Virginia; Senator Carlson (Kan) in Oregon at Portland and Medford. Senator Russell at Washington (CBS-TV 7:30 p.m. EST). Harold Stassen at Portland, Ore. Republicans had foreign aid as a clearcut issue in their presidential campaign today while Democrats wondered anew if civil rights would split their party again. The top contenders for Republi-can nomination—Sen. Robert Taft of Ohio and Gen. Dwight Eisenhower—were at sharp odds over the amount needed to finance assistance abroad. Eisenhower, in a cable from Paris to Sen. Tom Connally of Texas, said a one-billion-dollar cut already proposed in Congress would hurt. Any deeper slice off the $7,900,000,000 asked by President Truman would endanger the nation's security, he said. Taft promptly replied that even a slash of two billions would not imperil the program or U.S. security. After telling this to reporters, Taft said in a Hartford, Conn., speech: "I don't think the American people ought to run the world so good at it if they Pasburgh, Calif., Oil Workers Stretched Strike Spread to State strike. Francisco (UP)—Spread nation-wide oil industry California was threatened by a warning that CIO oil consider themselves free like Shell Chemical Co.'s high plant any time after (PDT) tomorrow. Nermia so far has been unbey the walkout, involving demands. Union officials re-treat their members to remain because the state's refinery is a key role in the Korean port. Chemical employs 250 of its approximately 25,000 workers. ER (UP)—Scarcity of high aviation gasoline today has the most serious effect nine-day-old nationwide oil Up Box Derby Feebles Warned Start Racers Day is just around the time to begin con- of entries in the big am-p Box Derby. Co-sponsor- year by Cone Brothers met, the Anaheim Optimist and the Anaheim Gazette. Racies are held in mid-each year on the official track located in Arroyo Seco Los Angeles. up this year by Bob West Virginia; Senator Carlson (Kan) in Oregon at Portland and Medford. Senator Russell at Washington (CBS-TV 7:30 p.m. EST). Harold Stassen at Portland, Ore. Republicans had foreign aid as a clearcut issue in their presidential campaign today while Democrats wondered anew if civil rights would split their party again. The top contenders for Republi- would hurt. Any deeper slice off the $7,900,000,000 asked by President Truman would endanger the nation's security, he said. Taft promptly replied that even a slash of two billions would not imperil the program or U.S. security. After telling this to reporters, Taft said in a Hartford, Conn., speech: "I don't think the American people ought to run the world or would be good at it if they tried." CONNALLY, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee, had asked Eisenhower's views. He released their message exchange yesterday after Sen. Richard Russell of Georgia, who seeks the Democratic nomination as president, cabled Eisenhower. Russell wanted to know if the general thought $6,900,000,000 approved by Connally's committee would cover the cost of European defenses. President Truman told his news conference yesterday he has not budged in support of the civil rights plank adopted four years ago by the Democratic party. The resultant southern revolt then cost Truman 39 electoral votes in the 1948 presidential race. Key southern lawmakers, in view of Truman's pat stand, disagreed as to whether civil rights differences can be patched up. Sens. Burnet Maybank of South Carolina and Walter George of Georgia said they expected a compromise and a united party by general election time. Sen. Harry Byrd of Virginia, however, said he sees little difference between the 1948 and 1952 situations. Russell, in a press club speech, sharply denounced proposals for a compulsory Fair Employment Practices commission (FEPC), core of the dispute. FEPC would ban job discrimination against Negroes and other minorities. Truman also told reporters he reserves his right as an American citizen to say who he would like as the next president. He declined, however, to express a choice at this time. ESCAPED REDS — Colleen Raven of Newton, Tex., escaped from communi- oners of war on Kojagi Wednesday when Brig Francis T. Dodd was seized colonel was identified and ficer involved by John Rational Broadcasting Co- spondent. — (Associate Wirephoto) Commies Awa- New Instruction In Truce Tie MUNSAN, Korea (UP)—ed Korean truce negotiated for only ten minutes by U.N. command spokesman reds probably awaited new tions from higher up. The 10 month old nee- are stalled over the issu- oner exchange, the onl- block in the path of an a- After today's brief sesse- Gen. William P. Nuckol- spokesman, said he did h the communists have ha- portunity to "get new tions." He called attenti- ent statements by top o- the U.S., Britain and Car- porting the uncompromis- command stand that no will be forced to return rule against their will. North Korean Gen. Nam demanded unconditional red prisoners in Allied h rejected the U.N. propos- turn only those who wou- untarily. Vice Adm. C. Turner J U.N. delegate, replied: The time to begin construction of the big anvil box Derby. Co-sponsored by the Anaheim Optimist and the Anaheim Gazette. Racing races are held in mid-each year on the official track located in Arroyo Seco, Los Angeles. Up this year by Bob of Cone Bros. Chev., arents require boys from 11 interested in constructing get racers to contact immediately one of the sponsoring companies. Full details of official notations and dimensions are available. Nearly 30 boys orgin-barked on construction of a wheelering racing cars and 20 actually competed in Joel Habener, two time champion and runner-up among the hundreds of boys from Angeles area last year, up Anaheim's delegation. Interested in building one widget racers over summer months and competing in should get official information entry forms immediately done by Brothers. Ftrus Market Fast Growers, Inc., reported auction markets California were higher navels. Tative Prices by Size: First Grade— 126s 8.99; 150s 8.56; 200s 7.14; 220s 5.86; 288s 3.84; 344s 3.46. Second Grade— 150s 6.75; 178s 6.28; 220s 4.63; 252s 3.81. BAYONNE, N. J.—MASK OF DEATH—The hawseholes of the carrier Wasp appear like frightened eyes peering down upon a damaged mouth of the craft which collided in mid-Atlantic with the destroyer-minesweeper Hobson yesterday as the ship was berthed in drydock here for repairs. Repair work is expected to take three weeks. The ocean tragedy took 176 lives.(Associated Press Wirephoto) A report from Ottawa said Canada may curb the use of aviation gasoline in some parts of the Commonwealth. Delivery of aviation gasoline to re-sellers or consumers with a three-day supply on hand was forbidden by the government. The order was effective at 3:01 a.m., EST, today. Truman also told reporters he reserves his right as an American citizen to say who he would like as the next president. He declined, however, to express a choice at this time. Reno Gets Shift Earthquake Sys RENO, Nev. (AP) — Earthquake jolted Reno on August 8 at 8:30 a.m. today. There was no report of injury in the city. The quake had a rolling and was accompanied by rumble. Prof. Vincent Gienella, city of Nevada seismologist, the shock knocked the roof the recording tape on his graph and he was unable mate the epicenter of the or to record its intensity. The jolt was not felt at 13 miles west of Reno, heavy quake damaged bus December, 1948. In Pasadena, Dr. Chr Richter, seismologist at Indiana Institute of Technology, the shock was sufficiently to cause some damage-topped chimneys-at its CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather The Gazette's unofficial weather observer cocked an eye skyward today, observed the smoggy blue and predicted nice weather for back-stoop sittling, lawn-watering and beach loitering. 5c per Copy — 50c per Month NUMBER 137 ed to Free General Dodd Reds Hold General in Unknown Place; Investigation Ordered SEOUL, Korea (P)—Gen, James A. Van Fleet said tonight he will use force if necessary "at an early date" to free Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd from red war prisoners who seized him on Koje island two days ago. At the same time, the U.S. Eighth Army announced that Dodd no longer was the commander of the unruly prison off the southeast tip of Korea. Van Fleet also ordered an investigation of the incident. Whether Dodd might be returned to his command after release was not made clear by Van Fleet. He said Dodd henceforth was talking to the reds as an individual, not as camp commander. The camp was placed under the command of Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson "with full authority and command to handle the situation," Van Fleet added. Van Fleet declared he never would give in to the reds "unreasonable" demands for special privileges in return for the release of Dodd. One thing that may be staying the hand of prison authorities now is that they do not know in what tent or building Dodd is being held. While Dodd has sent out written messages and has talked by telephone, authorities have been unable to trace the telephone line. ESCAPED REDS — Col. Wilbur Raven of Newton, Tex., (above), escaped from communist prisoners of war on Koje island Wednesday when Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd was seized. The colonel was identified as the officer involved by John Rich, National Broadcasting Co. correspondent. — (Associated Press Wirephoto) Commies Await New Instructions In Truce Tieup MUNSAN, Korea (UP)—Deadlocked Korean truce negotiators met or only ten minutes today. A J.N. command spokesman said the eds probably awaited new instructions higher up. The 10 month old negotiations are stalled over the issue of prisoner exchange, the only major block in the path of an armistice. After today's brief session, Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols, Allied spokesman, said he did not think the communists have had an opportunity to "get new instructions." He called attention to recent statements by top officials in the U.S., Britain and Canada supporting the uncompromising U.N. command stand that no prisoners will be forced to return to red rule against their will. North Korean Gen. Nam Il again demanded unconditional return of red prisoners in Allied hands and rejected the U.N. proposal to return only those who would go voluntarily. Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, chief J.N. delegate, replied: Army Jet Plane Crashes Near San Juan Capistrano Crash of a military jet plane in the hills near San Juan Hot Springs this morning cremated the pilot, who has not yet been identified. Origin of the plane itself was also uncertain, but it was believed to be either from El Toro Marine base or Los Alamitos Naval Air station. The plane plummeted to earth at a point approximately eight miles northeast of San Juan Capistrano, according to early reports, which placed the wreckage just within the boundaries of the Cleveland National Forest, about a mile from the old Hot Springs on Ortega highway. Explosion of the craft after it crashed started a fire that gutted the plane, burned the body of the pilot, and spread over four acres of grass and brush in the area. STATE FORESTRY crews from San Juan Capistrano were summoned to combat the fire, after it was reported to Orange headquarters of the state forestry division shortly after 11 a.m. El Toro Marine base authorities did not immediately have information of the downed plane and have not yet determined whether it was based there. Efforts by fire fighters to extricate the body of the pilot from the plane have so far been defeated because the heated metal of the craft prevented handling. New U.S. Atomic Artillery Piece It Was Just a White Cat, But It's Owners Mourn porting the uncompromising U.N. command stand that no prisoners will be forced to return to red rule against their will. North Korean Gen. Nam Il again demanded unconditional return of freed prisoners in Allied hands and rejected the U.N. proposal to return only those who would go voluntarily. Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, chief U.N. delegate, replied: "The firmness and finality of the United Nations command position should be unmistakably clear to you by this time. I have nothing else to say." They agreed to meet again tomorrow in Panmunjom at 11 a.m. (9 p.m. Friday EST). Reno Gets Sharp Earthquake Shock RENO, Nev. (P) — A sharp earthquake jolted Reno just after 3:30 a.m. today. There was no report of damage on the city. The quake had a rolling motion and was accompanied by a low rumble. Prof. Vincent Gienella, University of Nevada seismologist, said the shock knocked the needle off the recording tape on his seismograph and he was unable to estimate the epicenter of the quake, or record its intensity. The jolt was not felt at Verdi, 3 miles west of Reno, where a heavy quake damaged buildings in December, 1948. In Pasadena, Dr. Charles F. Richter, seismologist at California Institute of Technology, said the shock was sufficiently strong to cause some damage—such as popped chimneys—at its center. Efforts by fire fighters to extricate the body of the pilot from the plane have so far been defeated because the heated metal of the craft prevented handling. New U.S. Atomic Artillery Piece Is Described NEW YORK (P)—An atomic gun developed by the U. S. Army was described last night as an accurate and devastating weapon, providing field commanders with "finger-tip" fire power—and heralding a new era in the waging of war. The description of this country's first atomic artillery weapon—a gun that can "hit its target under any weather conditions and give ground troops the kind of devastating close ground support never before available in warfare"—came from Army Secretary Frank Pace. Pace said the new weapon "is essentially an artillery piece—but with immeasurably greater power than any artillery hitherto known." "Such atomic weapons," he added, eventually will bring "significant changes" in the Army's traditional mission of closing with and destroying an enemy. Pace's claims for the weapon came in a speech before a meeting of the National Wool Manufacturers association. The weapon has been tested by the Army with non-atomic ammunition but official specifications of the gun remained a secret until last night. It Was Just a White Cat, But It's Owners Mourn Be Kind to Animals Week evidently didn't mean much to some Anaheim youngster. Susan, B, and Debbie, 5, daughters of the Rev. John K. Saville of St. Michael's Episcopal church, are mourning the loss of a one-year-old, short-haired white cat which, last Sunday, dragged itself home to 728 N. Zeyn st. with a shattered rear leg. A veterinarian later found three air rifle pellets in the leg and groin of the cat, disposing of any theory that the deed had been done accidentally. Anahelm police have been notified of the incident and the Rev. Saville said any information regarding it would be appreciated. Anaheim Soldier Lands at SF Cpl. Phillip J. Yorba Jr., Rt. 3, 21062 Highway 18, Anaheim, was among the returning 3654 American combat veterans from the Korean war who docked in San Francisco today. The liner carried, in addition, 129 other Army men, 24 Air Force personnel, 50 military dependents and one civilian employee of the Army. The combat veterans, after processing at Camp Stoneman, across the bay from San Francisco, should be on the way to their homes by Sunday.