anaheim-gazette 1952-05-30

Quiet Anaheim was rather quiet on this Memorial Day, but almost everybody will be back at the same old stand tomorrow. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Eight Red Casualties in Bloody Prison Disorders KOJE ISLAND, Korea, (T) — Eight red prisoners were killed and 17 wounded in bloody incidents at United Nations prisoner of war camps on riot-torn Koje Island and on the Korean mainland yesterday and today. Prison camp authorities said no U.N. personnel were killed or wounded in the outbreaks. The killings raised the toll of reported deaths from violence to 245 prisoners. The Army said 115 of these died at the hands of fellow prisoners after drumhead trials in compounds dominated by hard-core communist POWs. Four North Korean prisoners were killed and three wounded today when a 15-man POW work party attacked two U.S. and two South Korean guards on Koje. Three Korean civilian internees were killed and 13 were injured yesterday in a brawl among captured personnel moved recently from Koje Island's massive prison COMMUNIST DISORDERS IN BRIEF TOKYO—Two killed as police open fire on 200 communist demonstrators who disregard warning to halt advance on police line, red hurt bottles of acid and stench, rioting seen as show of height by communists to mark anniversary of red rioter's death in 1940; three newspapermen among injured; police arrest nearly 100. KOREA—Eight communist prisoners killed and 17 wounded in two days in bloody incidents at U.N. prisoner of war camps on riot-torn Koje Island and on Korean mainland. No U.N. personnel killed or wounded in latest outbreaks, which raised toll of deaths from violence to 245 prisoners since last Feb. 28. FRANCE—Police care patrolled Paris streets in force to guard against any outbreak of communist rioting stemming from jailing of Jacques Duclos, currently the country's No. 1 communist leader. Gen. Matthew E. Ridgway, whose arrival from Korea sparked bloody rioting on Wednesday, succeeded Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as SHAPE commander. Ridgway voiced western determination to resist aggression. GERMANY—East zone communists worked at the job of putting additional barricades between their area and Western Germany, underscoring red resentment against the signing of the peace contract with Western Germany. In Berlin the Soviet officer offered to restore telephone services to West Berlin, but only on lines that would be controlled by the communists. West zone postoffice officials Heavy Fog Fails To Discourage Beach-Goers LOS ANGELES, May 30, (AP)—The beaches got their usual heavy Memorial Day crowd today, despite a heavy morning fog. The weather bureau says more of the same sort of weather is coming up. There were drizzles this morning, enough to give Los Angeles a trace of rain for the third straight day. But officially, May looks likely to go down as a month without measurable rainfall. For the next five days, the bureau said, no storms are in sight and the familiar night and morning low clouds will continue. Anaheimers Arrive From Korea Today Several Anaheimers are among the 4193 Army veterans who are scheduled to dock in San Francisco today from Korea. Those from Anaheim who have been aboard the Navy Transport Gen. M. C. Meigs are Sgt. Vernon G. Dunton, 837 S. Philadelphia; Cpl. Wendell W. Ledbetter, 851 S. Resh, and Cpl. James R. Maxwell, 125 S. Walnut, and M/Sgt. John F. Weir, 130 W. Adele. PARIS, (AP) — Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower disclosed today he will shed his uniform next Tuesday but still will refuse to campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. INGLEWOOD, (AP)—Sen. Estes Kefauver told a Memorial Day audience here today, United stemming from jailing of Jacques Duclos, currently the country's No.1 communist leader. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, whose arrival from Korea sparked bloody rioting on Wednesday, succeeded Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower as SHAPE commander. Ridgway voiced western determination to resist aggression. GERMANY—East zone communists worked at the job of putting additional barricades between their area and Western Germany, underscoring red resentment against the signing of the peace contract with Western Germany. In Berlin the Soviet sector offered to restore telephone service to West Berlin, but only on lines that would be controlled by the communists. West zone postoffice officials said no. Othello Dabbs Dies In LB Hospital Othello B. Dabbs, 70, a native of Arkansas, resident of California 42 years, 1089 E. La Palma ave., died yesterday morning at the Bixby Knoll hospital, Long Beach, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Vada C. Dabbs, two daughters, Mrs. E. B. Yeargam of Bakersfield and Mrs. M. V. Cowdrey of Encino, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. John Moneyhon of Austin, Tex.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services from Hilgenfeld Mortuary chapel Monday at trials in compounds dominated by hard-core communist POWs. Four North Korean prisoners were killed and three wounded today when a 15-man POW work party attacked two U.S. and two South Korean guards on Koje. Three Korean civilian internees were killed and 13 were injured yesterday in a brawl among captured personnel moved recently from Koje Island's massive prison camp to a new compound at Yogchon, 60 miles north of Pusan, temporary South Korean capital. ONE NORTH KOREAN prisoner was killed and another wounded yesterday by bullets from a U.S. soldier's automatic rifle, fired accidentally during a guard change in compound 66 on Koje. The accidental shooting took place two hours after about 100 U.S. and British troops raided the compound — holding 2700 North Korean officers and 650 enlisted red orderlies—and destroyed their headquarters and dispensary shacks. The U.N. guard troops went in with fixed bayonets. They used tear gas bombs but fired no shots. There were no casualties. An official Army statement said: "In self-defense the guard opened fire on his assailant and killed him. In the fracas one other POW was killed and five were wounded. Two of the wounded died later at the hospital. No Americans were hurt." Jack William Wilson, born reared in Anaheim, will take Ordination vows next Sunday afternoon at a o'clock in a cemetery in the First Presbyterian church. Jack was born in Anaheim in 1924. After graduating from local high school he attended Lerton Junior college. Here he continued his studies until 1944 where he answered the call of his country to serve in the navy during World War II. Upon being released from military service he resumed hislege work at Redlands University from which he graduated in 1951.From there he entered the Francisco Theological Seminary from which he graduated a month with a Bachelor of Divinity.Degree.Mr.Wilson,his wife two children,will move to Ten Washingtonwhere he will serve as minister of the Communist Presbyterian church. The service next Sunday afternoon will be conducted by the F Gordon A. MacInnis, moderator the Los Angeles Presbytery minister of the Calvary Presbyterian church of Wilmington.will be assisted in inducing Here Are the Local Candidates Following, in very abbreviated, thumb-nail sketch style, are the men who seek political offices that will most directly represent the will of people in this area. The Gazette presents them for the study of the voters in the June 3 primary election. OSCAR KNAPPE of Escondido is seeking election to Congress as representative of the 28th district. A businessman and avocado rancher, he stresses a Christian anti-corruption stand and promises to bring efficiency to the office if elected. In 1949 he represented small and independent businessmen in Washington, D.C., and has served as special investigator to the district attorney and U.S. Marshal in San Diego. He is active in church and service organizations. "SEND A MAN to Congress (28th district) with experience—not to get it," is the campaign slogan of Frank Linnell, Newport Beach city judge. Active in civic business and fraternal affairs, Linnell has 30 years as attorney and judge behind him. He is an independent, he says, and is not obligated to any pressure groups. YOUTHFUL representation in Congress is desirable, according to John A. Steiger of Oceanside, candidate for 28th District representative, so that a member of Congress may give the best of the prime years of his life to service of the people. Steiger has developed his own realty and insurance business in Oceanside. ENTERED IN the race for the 28th District Congressional seat, James B. Jtt, Santa Ana attorney, has been campaigning on the basis of extensive experience in civic and governmental affairs. ONLY REGISTERED Democrat running for the 28th District Congressional seat is Lionel Van Deerlin, 37, of Escondido. He has cross-filed on both tickets. An ex-newspaperman and OPS public relationist, Van Deerlin takes a decided stand against corruption in government, warning that all bribes offered him if elected, will immediately make public. REDUCTION of the role in individual lives played by government, reduction of taxes and rescue of the United States from the United Nations are planks on the platform of David Farrell president of Contour Chair Sharp Corp., Santa Ana, who is running for Congressman from the 28th District. An 8th Air Force pilot in World War II, Farrell was shot down over Germany and held captive for two years. WITH 12 YEARS in the state capitol behind him, Sam L. Collins of Fullerton, speaker of the Assembly, is stressing experience and capitol know-how and knows who in his campaign for state senate. NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1952 Nation Mounts On a Trouble Primary Gets Hotter, Record Vote Predicted SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The tempo quickened today in the California presidential primary campaign, but the largest number of voters ever qualified for a primary perhaps had an improved idea of which national convention delegates favored which candidate. Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio is not entered in the June 3 race. But his California backers for the first time urged support of the BY BACK—A Korean civilian, among those ordered to leave from the POW areas on Koje Island by the Army as defensive measure, carries his most prized possession—wood-sized pig—in an "A" frame strapped to his back. Background is another Korean citizen with boxes of her possessions stacked high on her head. (AP Photo) KW. Wilson Be Ordained Are Tomorrow William Wilson, born and in Anaheim, will take his station vows next Sunday at 4 o'clock in a cereal in the First Presbyterian. Jack was born in Anaheim. After graduating from the high school he attended Fulbright Junior college. Here he concludes his studies until 1944 when answered the call of his counsellor in the navy during War II. In being released from military service he resumed his colony at Redlands University which he graduated in 1948. There he entered the San Francisco Theological Seminary, which he graduated last with a Bachelor of Divinity. Mr. Wilson, his wife and children, will move to Tenino,ington, where he will serve minister of the Community Christian church. Service next Sunday after will be conducted by the Rev. A. MacInnis, moderator of Los Angeles Presbytery and member of the Calvary Presbytery church of Wilmington. He assisted in inducting Mr. 300 Workers Create Farm In 23 Hours MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — A piece of desert was turned into a complete farm in less than 23 hours yesterday to show what happens to a desert when modern engineering goes to work. The farm-in-a-day symbolizes the hope of the new settlers of the million-acre Columbia Basin project, receiving its first irrigation water from the Columbia river this spring. It took some 300 volunteers 22½ hours to complete the seven-room house and till and plant 110 acres of land that up till now has held only sagebrush. Michael Straus, reclamation commissioner who presided at the "first water" ceremony, termed the irrigation water "waters that free men have harnessed to keep them free and insure their future." Donald Dunn, 30, Marion, Kansas, farmer who was flooded off his own farm last summer, was presented with the house, tax free. He and his wife spent the night there. Their two young daughters, however, had to be put to bed at the home of friends before the house was finished. Dunn, a veteran of World War II was chosen by the Veterans of Foreign Wars as the most worthy recipient of the $75,000 farm grant. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The tempo quickened today in the California presidential primary campaign, but the largest number of voters ever qualified for a primary perhaps had an improved idea of which national convention delegates favored which candidate. Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio is not entered in the June 3 race. But his California backers for the first time urged support of the slate Republican delegates nominally pledged to Rep. Thomas Werdel of Bakersfield. Supporters of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower renewed their backing of the only other slate in the GOP race—that pledged to Governor Warren. On the Democratic side, the split grew deeper between the camp of Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee and Democrats for other candidates — particularly W. Averell Harriman and Gov. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois. Non-backers of Kefauver are lined up behind a slate nominally pledged to Attorney General Edmund G. Brown. In Sacramento, Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan predicted a 68 per cent turnout—or a vote of 3,600,000 (M). It would represent the biggest response to any California primary. Registration totals 5,383,521 — 2,995,768 Democrats and 2,192,556 Republicans. FOLLOWING an attack on what he called a small group controlling the state's Democratic party, Kefauver chose California for his first major plunge of the campaign into foreign policy. In a Memorial Day address prepared for delivery at Inglewood, Kefauver outlined a six-point program of international cooperation and opposition to communism resembling that of the Truman administration. Hubbard S. Russell, chairman of the California Taft-for-President committee, coupled his support of the Werdel ticket with an attack on Governor Warren and his policies. Paul G. Hoffman, national chairman of the advisory committee of "Citizens for Election," said to have been hearing of the case. The wherefore Bocock, last reported al Valley, is said to have upon hearing of the case. The wherefore Candidates Seeking Your Vote in Ailed on both tickets. An espaperman and OPS publicationist, Van Deerlin has a decided stand against election in government, warns at all bribes offered him, cited, will immediately be public. BUCTION of the role in annual lives played by govern- reduction of taxes and the of the United States from United Nations are planks in platform of David Farrell, part of Contour Chair Shops Santa Ana, who is running engressman from the 28th st. An 8th Air Force pilot died War II, Farrell was shot over Germany and held captive two years. 12 YEARS in the state behind him, Sam L. Collier-Fullerton, speaker of the only, is stressing experience pilot know-how and know his campaign for state senator to occupy the seat vacated by Clyde Watson of Orange. Governmental groups on which he has served include the State Board of Public Works, University of California Board of Regents, Joint Interim Highway committee and the Joint Interim Agriculture committee. RANCHER, businessman and civic leader, John A. Murdy of Huntington Beach is seeking election to the State Senate to replace Clyde Watson of Orange, who will not run for reelection. Murdy is campaigning on a platform calling for restoration of confidence in government through uncompromising honesty and integrity on the part of elected representatives. He would cut taxes and institute a program of strict economy and efficiency in the government, if elected, his platform states. LEROY E. LYON now serving as a lieutenant in Naval Intellifience, is an attorney and is seeking election as representative from the 28th District. He was a member of the Kaesong truce talk team under Adm. Joy and has been active in Republican party affairs in Orange county. He was a member of both state and county Republican central committees, was general counsel to the executive board of the State Young Republicans and served as Sen. Nixon's campaign manager in 1950. He holds degrees in geology, economics and law. He is due for release from the Navy in November. TWICE ELECTED to the County Republican Central committee and once its chairman, Glen E. McCloud is now seeking election to the State Assembly from the 75th District. He is a veteran of the Pacific war, serving at Pearl Harbor when the Japs first attacked and later with Adm. Bull Halsey's task force. He has always been active in civic affairs here, is an Elk, M Shriner. FRANK ROSPAW election as California man from the 75th District has owned and edited centia Courier since 1923. Not previously a for public office, Ro served in Placencia city and civic groups. Way been a newspaper always a Republican. DEMOCRATIC candidate 75th district assembler Richard B. White, W contractor. INCUMBENT THIRD county supervisor is Ra Fadden. He is running tion, emphasizing his years of experience in private life a CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Clear mountains and interior tonight, increasing high clouds Saturday. Night and morning low clouds or fog and local drizzle from coast to lower mountain slopes, mostly clear afternoons. 5c per Copy — 50c per Month No. 152 Mourns Its War Dead roubled Memorial Day A large audience of Anaheimers mourned the war dead this Memorial Day at services sponsored by patriotic organizations at the Anaheim cemetery. Chaplain J. Rex Smith of the Navy, from El Toro, was the principal speaker. The salute was fired by a detachment of El Toro Marines. WASHINGTON (UP)—The nation mourned its war dead this Memorial Day, and in the American tradition, hid its grief in quiet family picnics and roaring sports spectacles. The capital was the focal point but observance spread across the width and breadth of the country. It skipped across the ceasus LATEST PIN-UP STORY—“Is that what all the fuss was about?” six-month old Joanne Cecily Stone of Reading, Pa., seems to be thinking as she gazes wide-eyed at a safety pin removed from her trachea in a delicate two-hour operation recently. Little Joanne is shown with her mother shortly after being returned safely to her home. Doctors had to close the pin in the infant’s throat before extracting it. (AP Photo) Police Seek Three More Suspects In Bridgford Meat Robbery Case Anaheim police today revealed the names of three more men implicated in the Dec. 8 robbery of a load of meat from the Bridgford Meat Packing Co. Anaheim officers have been sent to San Francisco to pick up Robert J. McGovern, a suspect in the case. Other law enforcement agencies are searching for Roy Wiltsie, alleged leader of the crew that carried out the theft: Charles Richard Bocock, and James W. Drake, who was named as the former Bridgford refrigerator engineer who “fingered” the job from the inside. Bocock, last reported in Imperial Valley, is said to have fled east upon hearing of the breaking of the case. The whereabouts of William White, Glendale, and Irving Shulman, North Hollywood, have been arraigned in Anaheim city court and will appear for preliminary hearing June 23 at 10 a.m. According to Police Chief Mark Stephenson, they are suspected of having been the “fences” in the deal, arranging for sale of the stolen meat. Bocock is said to have driven the truck in which the meat was transported. Arni H. Eggertson, plant night engineer who was bound and imprisoned in a truck during the robbery, reported two masked, armed men pulled the job. People on the “inside” in solving the case, are high in giving credit to Anaheim Police Chief WASHINGTON CP—The nation mourned its war dead this Memorial Day, and in the American tradition, hid its grief in quiet family picnics and roaring sports spectacles. The capital was the focal point but observance spread across the width and breadth of the country. It skipped across the ceasus and was noted, too, wherever in the world America’s war dead lay. In the Orient, where Americans still fight and keep casualty lists, the message was: “We best honor our fallen comrades by our devotion to the great causes for which they died and for which we continue to battle.” Such was the Memorial Day statement in Tokyo by Gen. Mark Clark, the new supreme Allied commander in the Far East. His thoughts turned to Korea, where United States and other United Nations troops are engaged with communist forces, he added: “It is here that we meet the test of America’s determination to protect a defenseless people from the brutality and terrorism by which the forces of communism have degraded and enslaved millions of human beings.” At home, shops and offices were empty. The workers and their families paid tribute to their war dead and then relaxed for the holiday. The national pastime, baseball, claimed hordes. All 16 major league teams scheduled afternoon double-headers and the minor leagues followed suit. There were Memorial Day programs at race tracks, such as Belmont Park’s topped by the $50,000-added Suburban Handicap. There were track meets—for instance, New York’s IC4A outdoor championships, the Marines’ 1982 all-corps championships at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and the annual Big Ten track and field meet as Ann Arbor, Mich. And there was the 500-mile auto race held each year at the Indian- agencies are searching for Roy Wilt sie, alleged leader of the crew that carried out the theft; Charles Richard Bocock, and James W. Drake, who was named as the former Bridgford refrigerator engineer who "fingered" the job from the inside. Bocock, last reported in Imperial Valley, is said to have fled east upon hearing of the breaking of the case. The whereabouts of Wiltsie and Drake have not been reported. Two suspects in the case, John Bocock, is said to have driven the truck in which the meat was transported. Arni H. Eggertson, plant night engineer who was bound and imprisoned in a truck during the robbery, reported two masked, armed men pulled the job. People on the "inside" in solving the case, are high in giving credit to Anaheim Police Chief Mark Stephenson, who refused to let the case cool off although several discouraging "dead ends" were encountered. Vote in the June 3 Election here, is an Elk, Mason and Shriner. FRANK ROSPAW is seeking election as California Assemblyman from the 75th District. He has owned and edited the Placentia Courier since 1928, acquiring it after moving from Yorba Linda, his first home in California. He came west from Illinois in 1923. Not previously a candidate for public office, Rospaw has served in Placentia on various city and civic groups. He has always been a newspaperman and always a Republican. DEMOCRATIC candidate for 75th district assemblyman is Richard B. White, Westminster contractor. INCUMBENT THIRD District county supervisor is Ralph J. McFadden. He is running for reelection, emphasizing his many (40) years of experience in civil affairs in private life a mining and civil engineer, McFadden has been on the following governmental groups: County Highway commission, Anaheim City Council, Joint Outfall Sewer board of directors, board of directors of Orange County Water district, and the Harbor commission. He is a past president of Orange County Farm Bureau and the Associated Chambers of Commerce. He was once superintendent of the Anaheim Union Water Co. EDWARD FAULKNER, successful businessman and rancher and active in civic and fraternal bodies in West Orange county, is a candidate for supervisor from the Third district of the county. His platform calls for measures to take care of the water shortage, increasing cost of county government, expansion of the county sanitation system, needed high-water development stronger representation for the district and better programs at race tracks, such as Belmont Park's topped by the $50,000-added Suburban Handicap. There were track meets—for instance, New York's IC4A outdoor championships, the Marines' 1962 all-corps championships at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and the annual Big Ten track and field meet as Ann Arbor, Mich. And there was the 500-mile auto race held each year at the Indianapolis speedway. At Arlington, Va., across the Potomac river from Washington, (Continued on Page 4)