anaheim-gazette 1952-05-26

Planning for Peace Among all the tales of bloodshed, Drew Pearson (Page 2) tells of the chances for success of a broad plan for promoting peace and stemming the blood-letting. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHEM Western German Peace Treaty Signed By United States, Britain, France Little Jubilation in Germany—Fear of Russ Disapproval Seen TREATY AT A GLANCE The peace contract signed at Bonn today by the U.S., Britale, France and the Western German republic provides these things when ratified: Abolished the occupation statute. Occupation troops will be known as defense forces. Allied high commissioners, who have had over-all authority in Western Germany, will be replaced by ambassadors. The western powers still have the right to take over in a supreme emergency. They reserve to themselves the right to handle affairs with Russia involving Berlin, reunification of Germany and general elections. In the event of the unification of the country, Germany is promised another deal. BONN, Germany, (UP) — The United States, Britain and France today signed a peace contract with Western Germany and then welcomed their former enemy as a "new partner in the fight for peace and freedom." Approximately 500 persons directly to Moscow when they declared their unanimous goal was to unite all Germany by peaceful means. NO STEEL DECISION WASHINGTON, UP — The Supreme Court recessed today with our announcing its decision in the steel seizure case. The court will meet again next Monday and perhaps the following Monday as we in an effort to clear its docket... originally had planned to receive for the summer next week. One Person Killed, 24 Hurt in Heavy Traffic on County Roads Orange county's heavy weekend traffic brought death to one person and injured 24 others, official reports disclosed today. James B. Wessinger, 25, Santa Ana Gardens, was killed instantly Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with an auto mobile driven by Freeman Sturtevant, Newport Beach. The accident took place at Riverside ave. BONN, Germany, (UP) — The United States, Britain and France today signed a peace contract with Western Germany and then welcomed their former enemy as a "new partner in the fight for peace and freedom." Approximately 500 persons crowded into Bundesratsall — chamber of the Upper House of the German parliament—to watch the 40-minute ceremony that marked a dramatic milestone in the unceasing struggle between the western powers and the Soviet Union over Germany. There was little jubilation over the signing in Western Germany, where all nine states of the western federal republic turned down a government request to close the schools and make the day a holiday. British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden, French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman, U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer put their signatures 20 times to the documents in the peace contract. It is aimed at bringing 48 million Germans west of the Iron Curtain into the western community of nations on a basis of equality. BUT THE MINISTERS were careful to stress that the documents need final approval of their parliaments before the contract can be more than a scrap of paper. A companion act — the European army treaty to be signed in Paris tomorrow — needs similar ratification. This would bring 400,000 Germans into a million-man, six-nation army. The shadow of a scowling Soviet Union and the realization that their homeland remains divided gave Germans little to cheer about. There were predictions in the West German press that the contract might be rejected by the French and the West German parliament, where socialist opposition to signing has been most bitter. After the ceremony the four Orange county's heavy weekend traffic brought death to one person and injured 24 others, official reports disclosed today. James B. Wessinger, 25, Santa Ana Gardens, was killed instantly Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle collided with an auto mobile driven by Freeman Sturtevant, Newport Beach. The accident took place at Riverside avenue and Avon st., Newport. Wessinger's body was taken to the H.Brown mortuary, Santa Ana. A three car crash near Stanton Sunday afternoon injured four persons. Cars driven by J. C. Myrick, La Habra, Edmond J. Emery, Buena Park, and Walter H Hansen, 38, of Compton, collided on Highway 39 at Crescent st. at 2:45 p.m. Receiving major injuries were Helen R. Myrick, 47, La Habra, and Martha Holland, 47 East Los Angeles. Myrick and James Brown, 30, East Los Angeles, received minor hurts. All were taken to Fullerton General hospital. GEORGE A. WILLIS, 34, Huntley Beach, was arrested on a drunk driving charge Sunday evening after his car collided with a car operated by Oliver P. McCammon, 52, Long Beach, at Stanton ave. and Garden Grove blvd. McCammon and his wife, Mildred, 52, received minor injuries. Injured in various other accidents were the following: A. T. Leland, 47, Michael Leland, 12 and Guerin Frederick, 11, all of Long Beach; Harold B. Roth Jr.; El Toro marine; Gerald Simms, 31, and his son, Gary Lee Simms, 9, of Alta Loma; Helen Taylor, 24 and Roberta Taylor, 4½, of Lynnwood; Tony S. Soyland, 50, Orange; Edward G. Sullivan, 26, El Toro marine; Donna Dill, 23, Mary Miller, 25, and Clarence F. Switzer, 25, all of San Diego; Michael Cumpian, 2, Santa Ana; Pearl A. White, Santa Ana; Ira Deay Camp Pendelton marine; James A. Solas and John J. Wallace, sailors from San Diego. The shadow of a scowling Soviet Union and the realization that their homeland remains divided, gave Germans little to cheer about. There were predictions in the West German press that the contract might be rejected by the French and the West German parliament, where socialist opposition to signing has been most bitter. After the ceremony the four ministers met with newspapermen and declared both the peace contract and the European treaty have the preservation of peace and freedom as their aims. At times they appeared to be speaking diHS Cadet Corps To Hold Annual Inspection May 27 The 145 Battalion, California Cadet Corps will hold their annual inspection tomorrow. It will last for approximately three hours, starting at 12 noon. Major Vance G. Clymer will be the inspecting officer. There will be awards and decorations given out for the best first year cadet, the best staff officer, honor cadet, honor cadet officer, the best squad, the best squad leader, the best platoon, the best platoon leader, the best company, the best company commander. These awards have been generously presented by such civic minded organizations as the Anaheim Police dept., Anaheim Lions club, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Anaheim, and the Elks club of Anaheim. The best first year cadet trophy and medal is awarded by the Torch and Sabor club of the 145 Battalion. LONDON (UP)—Queen Mary was 85 years old today. The first to deliver their congratulations in person were her royal great-grabdchildren, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. ANAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 26, 1952 Signed ence 'Bloody September' POW Red, Anti Days for KOJE ISLAND, KoreInformed sources said to munist and anti-red priwar battled each other foof barbed wire enclosure, riotous days in what K erans call "Bloody Septe The five day struggle officially announced—ca Hurt in City Roads The county's heavy weekend rought death to one perinjured 24 others, official disclosed today. B. Wessinger, 25, Santa dens, was killed instantly afternoon when his vehicle collided with an autoriven by Freeman Sturtenewport Beach. The accfplace at Riverside ave. Western Union In Rates to be WASHINGTON (P) day Western Union strik today and workers flock to telegraph offices across tion. Union and company offi nected the flow of mea REACHING FOR ESCAPE—With the outstretched fingers of his right hand groping to get under the barbed wire, this communist prisoner of war is pulled back by a fellow prisoner as he tries to escape from compound 76 on Koje island Thursday. Other prisoners in background watch the futile attempt. This picture was made by AP correspondent Bill Jorden. (AP Wirephoto) Scientific Books Presented FUHS By Kwikset Locks Two handsomely bound sets of books, the Patrons Edition of Smithsonian Series consisting of 12 volumes each, were received last week by Fullerton Union High school, the gift of Kwikset Locks, Inc., of Anaheim, one set for use in the school library and the other in the science department, it was announced by Principal Glenn H. Lewis. The Smithsonian Series outlines latest and most authentic information in many fields of science, including great inventions, plant lore, shelled creatures, and geological history, wild animals, insects, North American Indians, and minerals. Red leather bound, the volumes include many illustrations in color many of which are now a part of the invaluable collection with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. Special inscription in each volume, in printed form, denotes the books to be the property of FUHS. They are edited by Charles Greeley Abbot, former secretary of Smithsonian Institution. AUHS Graduation Ceremonies Set For June 12 Graduation plans for the class of 1952, Anaheim Union High school were announced today by Paul H. Demaree, principal and district superintendent. Diplomas will be awarded to 243 seniors Thursday evening, June 12, at the City park. This number equals the largest class previously to graduate from the school, the class of 1938. Baccalaureate services are scheduled for Sunday evening, June 8, at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. The speaker at graduation will be J. Roger Deas, former secretary to Governor Earl Warren, who is now manager of the Public Information Service of the American Can company. The Baccalaureate address will be delivered by Rev. John Zimmer of the Linda Vista Methodist church, San Diego. Three students have tied for the honor of being Valedictorian of the class. They are: Barbara Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Ryan of 527 S. Indiana st., Anaheim; Don Hillary, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Hillary of 415 S. Citron Prominent Garden Grove Man Dies Peter D. Brady, 87, resides Garden Grove for 60 years formerly prominent in life there, died Sunday evening his home. He was a native nois. Mr. Brady was formerly dent of the Garden Grove Assn. and the Garden Grove nut Assn. He was also a director of the First Bank of Garden Grove. He leaves his wife, All daughters, Mrs. Barbairn and Mrs. Alice Adele; a girl Lief Hidle and a brother Brady, all of Garden Grove. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. Smith and Tuthill chapel Ana. Interment will follow GTON, Del. — GASOLINE-LADEN SHIP GOES FLAMES—Sunken but still burning fiercely is motor barge E. D. Dodge in the Delaware river 15 south of here after it collided with an oil tanker, man was known dead and eight are listed as miss-AP Wirephoto) BACCALAUREATE address will be delivered by Rev. John Zimmer of the Linda Vista Methodist church, San Diego. Three students have tied for the honor of being Valedictorian of the class. They are: Barbara Ryan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Ryan of 527 S. Indiana st., Anaheim; Don Hillary, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Hillary of 415 S. Citron st., Anaheim, and Philip Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Taylor of 548 S. Indiana st., Anaheim. The Salutatorian is Stuard Schmid, son of Mrs. Alice I. Schmid, 9781 S. East st. Anaheim. Music for graduation will be furnished by the class and the Colonist band. The Baccalaureate music will include a violin solo by Philip Taylor, accompanied by Diane Cave, and selections by the A Cappella choir. LOS ANGELES (F)—The Veterans' Administration announced today it is accepting bids to build a new 1000-bed neuropsychiatric hospital here. The hospital will include a theater, library, gymnasium and swimming pool. CITRUS MARKET Sunkist Growers, Inc. said today that California auction markets report higher California Valencia oranges, Representative prices by size: SUNKIST, First Grade—126s 7.80; 150s 7:83; 176s 7.12; 200s 5.96; 220s 5:16; 252s 4.87; 288s 4.61; 344s 4.20. CHOICE, Second Grade—176s 5.70; 200s 4.71; 220s 3.98; 252s 3.60. Local Realtors Attend Conference Anaheim Realty Board resented at the director's ence of the National Assoc Real Estate Boards last Saturday by the pro-Frances Backs, and the p-chairman, Thelma Reagan hundred members repre-132 boards heard NAREB dent Joseph W. Mund g luncheon address Saturday Arrowhead Springs hotel, the confi- CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather S. Calif.-Night and morning fog or low clouds mostly sunny afternoons west portion Tuesday. "POW Riots on Koje Told Red, Anti-Red Prisoners Struggle Five Days for Control of Island Compounds KOJE ISLAND, Korea (UP) — Informed sources said today communist and anti-red prisoners of war battled each other for control of barbed wire enclosures for five lotous days in what Koje veterans call "Bloody September." The five day struggle—not yet officially announced—caused 100 POW casualties, including 15 killed by prisoners. United Nations guards wounded 14 with gunfire and 22 with bayonets, quelling the riots. Bloody September was concentrated from Sept. 16 to the night of the 20th. Veterans say savage fighting erupted inside the compounds for control of the prisoners. U.N. hospital officials say red POWs treat each other with such barbarity that they have killed more prisoners than have Allied guards in suppressing three POW riots announced this year. Camp officials concede they do not have control inside the barbed wire enclosures. Red leaders have organized prisoners into a crude but disciplined army, equipped with stones, clubs and weapons fashioned from cans and metal bars. They also have pistols and rifles seized from guards in riots or bought from civilians. Western Union Strike Ends; Hike In Rates to be Sought by Company WASHINGTON (UP)—The 52-day Western Union strike ended today and workers flocked back to telegraph offices across the nation. Union and company officials expected the flow of messages to higher rates before the FCC. The union said the new agreement would raise the average workers earnings to $1.54 an hour except for messengers. Messengers would get an average of $3 cents an hour. The company said the agree- Western Union Strike Ends; Hike In Rates to be Sought by Company WASHINGTON (UP)—The 52-day Western Union strike ended today and workers flocked back to telegraph offices across the nation. Union and company officials expected the flow of messages to return to normal quickly. The official end of the strike came at 12:01 a.m. local time after the AFL Commercial Telegraphers union announced that its Western Union membership had voted 8685 to 5468 to accept a strike settlement. Pay raises or reduction of working hours provided for under the ratified agreement are dependent on government permission for Western Union to raise its rates. Union officials said they understood the company may ask the federal Communications Commission (FCC) for rate hikes of 10 per cent. Western Union officials have not said how much of a cost in rates they need to meet the proposed pay increases. The union agreed to support Western Union’s application for Prominent Garden Grove Man Dies Peter D. Brady, 87, resident of Garden Grove for 60 years and formerly prominent in business life there, died Sunday evening at his home. He was a native of Illinois. Mr. Brady was formerly president of the Garden Grove Citrus Assn. and the Garden Grove Walnut Assn. He was also a former director of the First National Bank of Garden Grove. He leaves his wife, Alice; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Hidle and Mrs. Alice Adele; a grandson, Leif Hidle and a brother, E. W. Brady, all of Garden Grove. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Smith and Tuthill chapel at Santa Ana. Interment will follow in Local Students To Play in County Symphony Janet Ray, Junior at Fullerton Union High school will take part in wire enclosures. Red leaders have organized prisoners into a crude but disciplined army, equipped with stones, clubs and weapons fashioned from cans and metal bars. They also have pistols and rifles seized from guards in riots or bought from civilians. At least 115 prisoners have died from brutal beatings, hangings or torture in clashes between diehard communists and anti-communists within the barbed wire enclosures, hospital records show. Guards supressing three rioters in this U.N. POW camp killed 87; Lt. Col. S. M. Gelenger, Plinf, Mich., head of the hospital, said bodies of prisoners alain within the compounds often are not recovered for days. Hospital records give many instances of brutality by the POWs. One prisoner found dead had been buried alive. Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Beattner said the POWs could have captured the island about two weeks ago had they wanted to. They still are forging weapons but the hospitals passed when the raids could gain control outside their compounds, he said. The U.S. 64th Field Hospital was established on Koje July 2. Its records show 415 prisoner deaths—115 from POW brutality, 122 from gunshot wounds and 178 from natural causes. There are 689 prisoner graves in Koje cemetery but records of POW deaths before July 2 are not available. Gelenger said almost daily prisoners are treated after being beaten or tortured by other inmates. IN ONE INCIDENT last September, a POW court tried, convicted and executed 15 prisoners. Nine bodies had been burned before camp officials learned off the killings and sent troops to recover the remaining bodies. Gelenger said a favorite method used by prisoners in killing other inmates was to beat them to death with tent poles. Other prisoners’ throats have been cut with crude knives or the edges of tin cans. Some have been hanged with rope or wire. Emergency Polio Nursing Planned Orange County Nurses' Assn. day appealed to nurses to volunteer, on an emergency or temporary basis, for polio nursing as part of an attempt to set up an emergency call panel to care for polio patients as needed. The county health department and general hospital are cooperating in a general emergency, the National Polio Foundation may ask for help, the association rated, but local areas are responsible for caring for themselves far as possible. Nurses are asked to call Orange 01 or Kimberly 3-7692. Local Realtors Attend Conference Anaheim Realty Board was represented at the director's conference of the National Association Real Estate Boards last Friday and Saturday by the president, Frances Backs, and the publicity chairman, Thelma Reagan. Five hundred members representing 2 boards heard NAREB President Joseph W. Mund give theucheon address Saturday in the Crowhead Springs hotel, where in Bakersfield tonight, and plans to hit San Jose and Fresno tomorrow and Modesto, Stockton and Sacramento Wednesday. Local Students To Play in County Symphony Janet Ray, junior at Fullerton Union High school, will take part in an Orange county symphony concert at Newport Harbor high school auditorium on Tuesday, May 27, it was announced yesterday. Miss Ray, a violinist, will appear in the first movement of Mendelssohn's Concerto in E minor; other FUHS and Fullerton junior college students who are members of the orchestra include Carol Hochull, Jackle Shaw, Susanne Rayburn, Tommy Simpson, and Carol Sherwood. Conductor will be Clinton Sawin of Newport, with Nelson Bonar of Fullerton as associate conductor and Fullerton's Robert LaMaster as concertmaster. The program begins at 8 p.m. and is open to the public without charge. Cypress Chamber Plans Celebration The Cypress Chamber of Commerce met Thursday night and discussed the coming "White Gold Day" annual celebration. Reports were made discussing the board of supervisors and farm bureau working together to solve the water problem in the area, according to Dale Kroesen, president. It was voted to change the meeting night to the second Monday. Nine bodies had been burned before camp officials learned off the killings and sent troops to recover the remaining bodies. Gelenger said a favorite method used by prisoners in killing other inmates was to beat them to death with tent poles. Other prisoners' throats have been cut with crude knives or the edges of tin cans. Some have been hanged with rope or wire. The skin of many prisoners who had anti-communist tattoos was stripped from their bodies by communists, Gelenger related. The reds have their own doctors and medical alide inside many of the compounds and insist on treating their own injured. The full facts of torture and death inside the sinister compounds probably never will be known. But guards on the outside say they frequently hear screams and moans in the enclosures. THE SEPARATION of anti-communists from prisoners favoring red rule has reduced some prisoner brutality. But many antifreds are still inside the compounds. Most of the conflict is between these factions but homosexuality also is presumed to cause some of the trouble. At Pusan Allied military police have removed red leaders from the last two communist dominated compounds at the U.N. POW hospital there. There was no resistance to the removal from the avowed reds in contrast to last week. Then one prisoner was killed and 85 were injured resisting efforts to move them to Koje. The chief medical officer at the Pusan camp, Lt. Col. Philip J. Noel. Louville, said authorities