anaheim-gazette 1952-05-16

Epiphyllium Building a cactus garden? Feature Writer Joan White discovered some beautiful blooming cactus in Anaheim and also some interesting information about them. Turn to Page 8. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAH THE CANDIDATES—Appearing at a town-hall meeting last night were aspirants for local offices. From left to right are LeRoy Lyon, Jr., Assembly candidate; Lloyd Verry, judge of the municipal court candidate; Glen McCloud, Assembly candidate; John A. Murdy, state senate candidate; Frank Rospaw, Assembly candidate and Sam Collins, state senate candidate. No in the photograph was John Shea, municipal court judge candidate. (Photo by Young) Optimists, Educators, PTAs Get Bike Safety Drive Going Town Meeting Gets Record Attendance Optimists, Educators, PTAs Get Bike Safety Drive Going Concerned with the ever increasing number of bicycle accidents, the Anaheim Optimists last night at Mother’s Kitchen in a Governor Warren Praises D-Day Demonstration Tomorrow’s “Know Your County Government” demonstration at the courthouse got the eleventh hour blessing of Governor Earl Warren today. The governor took time out from his presidential campaign to praise the Orange county employees for performing “a commendable service” to the public in arranging the big demonstration of government with their own time and money. In a letter to Ernest S. Wooster, deputy auditor, who is first vice-president of the State League of County Employees, the governor wrote today: “There can be no finer means of preserving our American way of life than to keep the machinery of government within the reach of those it serves. “To enjoy full benefits and to evaluate the efficiency with which they are being performed, requires a familiarity with local government which many citizens do not posses. “One splendid means of achieving this understanding is through exhibits of equipment and services of local agencies, such as that planned for Orange County Employee's Demonstration Day.” (See page eight for cut on D-) joint meeting with P-TA officers and school officials launched their latest bicycle safety campaign. Beginning within the week the program will be initiated at Thomas Jefferson school where some 98 bicycle riders will get their first lesson in bicycle safety. Scotchlite-a-bike will be the featured attraction. The Optimists have promised to equip every bicycle in the school with this reflective material brilliantly visible to motorists in the headlight beams of an automobile for a quarter of a mile distance as demonstrated at last night’s meeting. However, the Optimists emphasized that the material will not be placed on any bicycle without its owner’s consent. A BICYCLE inspection will be made on the school grounds. Only those “bikes” in sound mechanical condition will get the Scotchlite-Faulty brakes and steering apparatus are recorded as being two of the major reasons for bicycle accidents. Parents whose children ride bicycles in need of major repairs will be notified. Anaheim’s two bicycle shops have volunteered their services. Inspection will be made by Orval Starmer and Ed Wisser. In the discussion conducted by Optimist Don Ralston, principal of Thomas Jefferson school, a tentative all-year program was set up. Fremont school principal Chester Fowler suggested that a bicycle student court to enforce safety rules be again conducted. “In previous years,” stated Mr. Fowler, “the court with its student judges was greatly respected so long as a police officer was in attendance. Though the youngsters considered some of the rulings severe they didn’t mind Some Town Meeting Gets Record Attendance Here A crowd estimated at more than 400 people jammed the auditorium of Anaheim Elks club last month to hear candidates for state offices from the local district Anaheim’s first Town Meeting. Mrs. Mary Endicott and Hildred Ferrell, in charge of meeting for the sponsors, the publican Women’s club of Anaheim, expressed themselves highly pleased with the atmosphere in which the meeting held and the crowd’s reaction it. “The meeting was wonderful given our hopes,” Mrs. Ferrell said. “The candidates spoke to a very interested crowd that had pleaded of questions to ask regarding attitudes of the various speakers on different matters. Actually, was so good we should have made a recording of it.” The invocation preceding the meeting was given by the Howard S. Congdon of First Publicary church. Mrs. Coall Morris acted as moderator. WASHINGTON (UP)—The Honored voted today to give the Mass Corps equal voice with the Army the Navy and the Air Force on U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. BURBANK (UP)—Fire, punctured by two explosions, today swung a huge sound stage and three door sets at Warner Brothers Studio, but there were no casual reports. NEW YORK (UP)—Americans newspapers will have to dig more than 50 million dollars year to absorb the price increase approved by the Canadian government today for newsprint. evaluate the efficiency with which they are being performed, requires a familiarity with local government which many citizens do not posses. "One splendid means of achieving this understanding is through exhibits of equipment and services of local agencies, such as that planned for Orange County Employee's Demonstration Day." (See page eight for cut on D-Day.) Aparicio Mental Test Postponed Mental examination of Julio Aparicio, 57, of Atwood to determine whether he is legally sane and responsible for the murder of Santana Acosta, 59, at the Aparicio home in Atwood, has been postponed by Superior Judge Kenneth E. Morrison to June 5. A jury trial of the sanity issue had been waived by Attorney James C. Monroe, representing Aparicio. The defense agreed to submit the case to the court on the basis of reports by psychiatrists appointed to examine the defendant's mental condition. Aparicio was previously convicted of the murder and then found legally sane, in both cases by the juries. The California Supreme court, however, ordered a new trial on the ground that the insanity question should have been heard in advance of the murder trial. The high court said that Aparicio, who refused services of an attorney at the sanity trial, was not capable of defending himself. CHIEF OF POLICE Mark Stephenson assured the Optimists that a special officer would attend the bicycle court meetings and he named him on the spot. Introduced was Anaheim police officer, Lt. Tommy Taylor. Chief Stephenson briefly outlined the city ordinance as its pertains to bicycle rides. Two short motion sound films were shown. These were taken from county school film library and are loaned to schools throughout the district. Other such programs are available and programs off and on through the year will be obtained for the schools. Representatives of the Parent-Teachers association included P-TA Council President Mrs. Forrest Simonton and P-TA presidents Mrs. A. E. Bourne, Fremont; Mrs. E. W. Mulder, George Washington; Mrs. W. J. Klapper, Horace Mann; Mrs. Fred Krastel, Thomas Jefferson; Mrs. Fred Lampher, St. Boniface; Mrs. R. H. Kliss and Mrs. Norman Keup, Zion Lutheran. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1952 Pravda, Nam Il Deliver ‘Atrocity’ By Defense Secretary Gives Angry Retaliation Pravda Uses Colson Term As Support BY THOMAS P. WHITNEY MOSCOW, May 16—Pravda today unloosed an expected blast at alleged U.S. Army atrocieties against North Korean and Communist Chinese war prisoners. The communist party organ declared Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson, negotiating with red prisoners to free Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd from the Koje island compound last week, “confirmed the fact of beast-like treatment of war prisoners.” The Americans, Pravda charged, had outdone Hitler with “their sadistic methods.” (Gen. Mark Clark, United Nations commander, said in Tokyo last night that Colson had no authority to accept “any of the vicious and false charges upon which the communist demands) Allies Dared To Break Off Truce Talks MUNSAN, Korea — For the ninth straight day red truce negotiators blasted the Allies and again virtually dared them to formally break off the armistice talks. Vice Adm. C. Turner Joy, senior Allied delegate, spoke for only two minutes of the 30-minute session. He used his time to “reject finally and formally” the red prisoner exchange proposal and suggesta recess until the reds have something new to offer. North Korean Gen. Nam Il replied: “Unless you formally declare the termination of these armistice negotiations, you have no reason to object to the normal holding of conferences.” Lovett Bran Russ Charge Malicious WASHINGTON, Ma Secretary of Defense angrily today of Russia that the U.S. is using gas warfare: “Any on that lies in his teeth.” In a news conference also called the charges inable, malicious false said any country that such a thing is guilty palling act. Lovett commented that traditional communists has been to charge so “with a crime you expit.” Then he declared: “If they do, they’ll l same. They’ll wish they been born.” Town Meeting Records Attendance Here crowd estimated at more than people jammed the auditorium in Aheim Elks club last night for candidates for state of from the local district in Kim's first Town Meeting. Mary Endicott and Mrs. Ferrell, in charge of the tag for the sponsors, the Reagan Women's club of Anaheim expressed themselves as pleased with the atmosphere which the meeting was and the crowd's reaction to the meeting was wonderful because hopes." Mrs. Ferrell said, candidates spoke to a very excited crowd that had plenty questions to ask regarding the issues of the various speakers different matters. Actually, it is good we should have made mention of it." Invocation preceding the tag was given by the Rev. S. Congdon of First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Coalson acted as moderator. SHINGTON UP—The House today to give the Marine equal voice with the Army, Navy and the Air Force on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. BANK UP—Fire, punctuation two explosions, today swept sound stage and three outs at Warner Brothers Studios there were no casualties. YORK UP—American papers will have to dig up than 50 million dollars a day absorb the price increase led by the Canadian government today for newsprint. T. Dodd from the Koje Island compound last week, "confirmed the fact of beast-like treatment of war prisoners." The Americans, Pravda charged, had outdone Hitler with "their sadistic methods." Gen. Mark Clark, United Nations commander, said in Tokyo last night that Colson had no authority to accept "any of the vicious and false charges upon which the communist demands were based." Clark branded the red prisoners' demands as "unadulterated blackmail" and declared the provisions of the Geneva convention have been observed at Koje. McCombs Ordered To Jail on Two Convictions Two prison terms of from one to 10 years each were meted out late yesterday by Presiding Judge Kenneth E. Morrison in Superior court at Santa Ana to Floyd B. McCombs, convicted of bigamy and grand theft. The court ordered the two terms to run concurrently. McCombs had been convicted of grand theft in making false representations to obtain a loan of $950 from an Anaheim bank. Following his arrest on the grand theft charge, his wife, Mrs. Elva H. McCombs of Balboa Island, discovered in his papers that he had another wife. She contacted the other woman, Mrs. Mona McCombs of Phoenix, Ariz., and the bigamy charge followed. It was disclosed that McCombs had been dividing his time between his two wives. Judge Morrison denied probation in the case and ordered McCombs sent to the Institution for Men at Chino (prison without walls). Defense Attorney Robert Webb filed notice of appeal from the two convictions and the court sentence, pending the higher granted a stay of execution of court's ruling on the appeal. Finally and formally the red prisoner exchange proposal and suggesta recess until the reds have something new to offer. North Korean Gen. Nam Il replied: "Unless you formally declare the termination of these armistice negotiations, you have no reason to object to the normal holding of conferences." Another session was scheduled at Panmunjom tomorrow at 11 a.m. (9 p.m. Friday EST). Joy told the reds "we again reject finally and formally" the red proposal calling for exchange of 132,000 captured reds for the 12,-000 Allied captives in communist hands. Nam Il was equally firm in rejecting the Allied voluntarily repatriation plan. It would return only 70,000 prisoners to the reds. The rest of the red prisoners questioned refuse to return to communist territory, the U.N. command said. COUNCIL MEETING Anaheim city council will hold a short adjourned session tonight at 8 o'clock to hold a public hearing on the proposed Placentia ave. annexation and to take action on a resolution calling an election on annexation in the area. Proposed date for the election is June 25. Oceanview Couple Injured in Wreck Robert Watson, 30, and his wife, Dolores, 24, of Oceanview suffered serious head and internal injuries last night when their car collided with a tractor that was being driven across Huntington Beach blvd, at Atlanta st., near Huntington Beach. Driver of the tractor, Abner Doyle Garrison, 33, of Huntington Beach, escaped injury. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were taken to Santa Ana community hospital. JUJDGMENT APPEAL Albert R. Evans has appeal in Superior county Ana from the damage of $100, plus $1.75 on which Justice John Shaw against Evans last April claim against Evans was mobile damage. French Soldier Consul's Car TUNIS, Tunisia happy French soldiers machine gun burst earl the automobile of General John D. Jerre bullets pierced the car, gan; his wife and Americans in it escaped. Jernegan, of San Diego is due to leave for States for home leave signement on Monday with the Jernegans we Mrs. Louis Horowitz of Horowitz is the rep here of the American tribulation committee welfare organization. The incident occurred Elementary Voting is Lig Voting for three mem NEW YORK (P) — American shipers will have to dig up than 50 million dollars a day to absorb the price increase caused by the Canadian government today for newsprint. Judge Morrison denied probation in the case and ordered McCombs sent to the Institution for Men at Chino (prison without walls). Defense Attorney Robert Webb filed notice of appeal from the two convictions and the court sentence, pending the higher granted a stay of execution of court's ruling on the appeal. Driver of the tractor, Abner Doyle Garrison, 33, of Huntington Beach, escaped injury. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were taken to Santa Ana community hospital. UNITED STATES UNDER WAY—This air view shows the $75,000,000 super-liner United States was built as the vessel steams down the James River near Newport News, Va., on her first trial run. The 990-foot liner is expected to develop speeds that will break the trans-Atlantic record. It will make its maiden voyage to England (July 2) with 2000 passengers. (AP photo) Elementary Voting is Light Voting for three members of Elementary School be light today. In view of there was no contest in the positions, however vote was expected. Running for three positions the board are incumbent "Rex" Coons and Mrs. Rogers. Dr. Cyril Smith coupy the position v Tom Henry, who declined for re-election. Voting is taking place five elementary schools city. The polls will be held 7 o'clock tonight. Bloodmobile For Local Visitation Anaheim Red Cross chief seek to fill the city's quota for the visit of Cross Bloodmobile here. Donations will be taken to 6:30 p.m. at Anahi club. Local organizations being in the Group Credits are expected to help surplus filling the quota, acco Joe R. Thompson, chair reminded the public that donated under the group plan provides protection the donor and his family. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Mostly clear tonight and Saturday except night and morning low clouds coastal sections. Slightly warmer Saturday. ATrocity' Blast; ngry Retort Lovett Brands Russ Charges Malicious Lies WASHINGTON, May 16—(AP)—Secretary of Defense Lovett said angrily today of Russian charges that the U.S. is using germ and gas warfare: "Any one who says that lies in his teeth." In a news conference, Lovett also called the charges as "abominable, malicious falsehood" and said any country that deals in such a thing is guilty of an appalling act. Lovett commented too that the traditional communist technique has been to charge someone else "with a crime you expect to commit." Then he declared: "If they do, they'll lose just the same. They'll wish they had never been born." TAKES MEASUREMENTS AT NORTH POLE—Robert Cotell, scientist from the U. S. Air Force research center, Cambridge, Mass., records the earth's strongest gravitational pull during the three hour and 10 minute stop the Air Force made at the North Pole May 3, when the crey landed in this ski-equipped C-47. Readings were taken from the gravity meter a few minutes after the landing. The delicate instrument was kept warm by plugging it into the plane's electrical system by a cord (upper right). U. S. Air Force Photo via AP Wirephoto) Eisenhower, Kefauver Are Favorites JUJDGMENT APPEALED Albert R. Evans has filed an appeal in Superior court at Santa Ana from the damage judgment of $100, plus $1.75 court costs, which Justice John Shea allowed against Evans last Apr. 29. The claim against Evans was for automobile damage. Eisenhower, Kefauver Are Favorites In Oregon Primary Election Voting By The Associated Press D. Averell Harriman moved back into the lead in the race for Democratic presidential nominating delegate strength today (Friday), on the basis of a new survey in Pennsylvania. Harriman, Mutual Security director, has been trailing Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee in the Associated Press nationwide tabulation of delegates. He had dropped to second place after leading Kefauver when he got the lion's share of his home-state New York's 96 votes. Pennsylvania's 70-vote delegation was completed in the April 22 primary. Results then showed Harriman got four votes to Kefauver's 27. This, plus results elsewhere is the country, gave Kefauver 108% votes to 93% for Harriman. However, a new survey of Pennsylvania delegates today showed 45 consider themselves uncommitted. The new alignment — 16 more uncommitted than previously — gives Harriman 2½ votes and Kefauver 6⅛ votes, making their national rating readt Harriman 92, Kefauver 83%. Convention nomination requires 616 votes. Kefauver, however, appeared a cinch to pick up all 12 of Oregon's Democratic delegation, being chosen today in a primary. The Tennessean is the only all-out entry in the party's preferential voting and these results are binding on the delegation. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower ranked as favorite in the Republican popularity poll, which Sen. Robert Taft of Ohio did not enter. Whether Eisenhower wins all 18 or just 10 of the Republican delegates depends upon the vote for eight unpledged candidates for the posts. All but these eight — three of whom are out-and-out Taft boosters — promised to support the high man in preferential balloting. Other GOP entries there include Gov. Earl Warren of California and former Gov. Harold Stassen of Minnesota. Republicans in North Dakota convened at Bismarck today to name an uninstructed 14-member delegation. More... Mrs. Louis Horowitz of Cleveland. Horowitz is the representative here of the American Joint Distribution committee—a Jewish welfare organization. The incident occurred in Cartlementary Board Voting is Light Voting for three members of the Elementary School board was light today. In view of the fact there was no contest for any of the positions, however, a light vote was expected. Running for three positions on the beard are incumbents Rector "Rex" Coons and Mrs. Carrie Rogers. Dr. Cyril Smith will occupy the position vacated by Tom Henry, who declined to run for re-election. Voting is taking place at the five elementary schools of the city. The polls will be open until 7 o'clock tonight. Bloodmobile Set For Local Visit Anaheim Red Cross chapter will seek to fill the city's 220 pint quota for the visit of the Red Cross Bloodmobile here May 23. Donations will be taken from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at Anaheim Ebell club. Local organizations participating in the Group Credit program are expected to help substantially in filling the quota, according to Joe R. Thompson, chairman. He reminded the public that blood donated under the group credit plan provides protection for both the donor and his family. Gazette Carriers Take Overnight Trabuco Trip Carrier boys of the Anaheim Gazette will take off for upper Trabuco Canyon this afternoon for an overnight stay as reward for their recent record-breaking circulation drive which netted 1000 new subscribers to the paper. Accompanied by Circulation Manager Don Young, the boys will return late tomorrow. The boys who will make the trip are Don Saviers, Jerrold Davis, Vic Salazar, Ronald Swank, Dean Fitzpatrick, Lloyd Stockwell, Gary Thueson, Rodney Thueson, David Stovall, Gilbert Koehler, Jerry Pridley and Jim Mellinin. All but these eight—three of whom are out-and-out Taft boosters—promised to support the high man in preferential balloting. Other GOP entries there include Gov. Earl Warren of California and former Gov. Harold Stassen of Minnesota. Republicans in North Dakota convened at Bismarck today to name an uninstructed 14-member delegation. Most are expected to favor Taft with a few in favor of Eisenhower. Eisenhower has the edge in Missouri, however, where the state's 26-man delegation was completed yesterday at Kirksville. Taft got two there for a total of five. Eisenhower has 17 sure and four probables. Placentia Home Burglar Given Probation George D. Dennis, 23, of Tulare, who admitted burglary of Dr. E. H. Brunemeler home in Placentia was placed on probation for three years yesterday by Superior Judge Robert Gardner, who ordered him to serve three months in jail as a condition of probation. Denns confessed to participation in the burglary with his two nephews, William W. Snider, who has been sentenced to Chino, and Don Snider, who is awaiting trial. Under the court's probation order, Dennis will be permitted to return home to Tulare after serving the three months in jail, but is warned not to associate with the Sniders in the three-year pro-