anaheim-gazette 1952-06-03

Vote Today! We're not on the ballot, so we can say, and mean it, "Please don't forget to vote today—no matter who you're voting for." Without a thumping majority vote representative government can become a mockery. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper ANAHE Record Balloting Expected in Anaheim And Southland in Hot Primary Election Warren-Werdel Delegate Battle Paces Contests Voting in Anaheim started off at an easy pace this morning, but gained momentum as the day progressed. This evening a good turnout is expected until the polls close at 7 o'clock. Grey skies this morning caused some people to postpon their balloting until later today. However, it was estimated that 20 per cent of the more than 7000 voters in Anaheim precincts had voted by noon. A heavy vote is expected in Anaheim and throughout Southern California as the electorate decided one of the hottest primary elections in years. Highlight Grey skies this morning caused some people to postponed their balloting until later today. However, it was estimated that 20 per cent of the more than 7000 voters in Anaheim* precincts had voted by noon. A heavy vote is expected in Anaheim and throughout Southern California as the electorate decided one of the hottest primary elections in years. Highlighting the contests is the Warren-Werdel struggle for Republican convention delegates. In a speech at Los Angeles Town Hall, Warren referred to several pieces of Werdel campaign literature as "scurrilous." Among these he classified a pamphlet by the Williams Intelligence Survey of Santa Ana. He claimed it "blackened characters and bred race hatred." The governor wound up his campaign with a hot blast at the "half-million dollar" campaign of the Werdel delegation. "I have every expectation of winning," said Warren. "But I also have the satisfaction of knowing that, if I am not successful, I will represent the most expensive investment ever made in this state to defeat a candidate for public office." Planners Approve Reclassifications Near Heliport Of two areas in Northwest Anaheim proposed for reclassification from R-1 and R-A to R-3 (multiple residence), Anaheim planning commission yesterday approved a portion of one and turned down the other entirely. Both areas are adjacent to the Anaheim-Fullerton heliport west of Palm st. on La Palma ave., and this proximity resulted in the holding of a portion of the area west of the heliport, east of the city limits and north of La Palma ave. as R-A (residential-agricultural) zone. Northern line of the piece is a westerly extension of CANDIDATE VOTES—John Shea, justice of the peace of Anaheim Township and candidate for judge of Anaheim Fullerton Municipal court, watches as Election Inspector Mrs. Beulah Harling places his ballot in the box. Judge Shea, one of a record number of Californians balloting today, cast his vote in the garage of St. Catherine's Military Academy on Cypress st. (Gazette photo by Kreidt) Suspicious Cops Play Hunch; Nab Two Safecrackers Red-Handed Traditional suspicion of the policeman paid off at Buena Park last night and resulted in capture of two safecrackers and the loot, just after they had robbed the safe at the Buena Park Lumber Co. office of $2816.93 in cash and checks. Deputy sheriffs James Broadvelt and Boyd Lentz, cruising Grand ave. in a patrol car at 11:30 p.m., became suspicious of a car they saw parked under a tree in a field a short distance off of Grand ave. They were not aware that the lumber company safe at 6586 Santa Ana Set to Enter New Trash Hauling Contract Fresh out of one trash collection contract, which involved the city in extended litigation, Santa Ana city council last evening prepared to enter another one. City Administrator Carl Thornton was authorized to prepare several alternate forms of con- Grand ave. was being robbed. Judges on general principles they "stake out" to see what might develop at the car. When Marvin Wesley Autry, 34 and Cyril Hugh Pipkin, 31, board of Long Beach, appeared at the car shortly after midnight, the officers closed in. When they found their two prisoners' pockets filled with $445.63 in cash and $2371.33 in checks, they knew their hunts had been good. Brief questioning disclosed where the loot had been obtained. Autry and Pipkin, whose true name is believed by officers to be Erwin L. Dall, offered no resistance to arrest. One of them carried a home-made blackjack. The were lodged in county jail, when they are held under $10,000 bail each. Later, officers searched the Long Beach residence and seized approved a portion of one and turned down the other entirely. Both areas are adjacent to the Anaheim-Fullerton heliport west of Palm st. on La Palma ave., and this proximity resulted in the holding of a portion of the area west of the heliport, east of the city limits and north of La Palma ave. as R-A (residential-agricultural) zone. Northern line of the piece is a westerly extension of the rear line of lots on the south side of Julianna st. The balance of the area north of La Palma st. proposed for reclassification was approved for a change to R-3. The area at the southeast corner of Citron st. and La Palma ave., just south of the heliport, was rejected for reclassification on the motion of George Holyoke, city engineer, who felt that a street pattern map of the area should be developed before zone boundaries are set. Major consideration in the matter was that no trees, power poles or buildings project into the line of flight of the helicopters using the heliport more than a specified amount. THE COMMISSION recommended to the city council that annexation proceedings be authorized for four pending additions to the city: Burton st., Acacia st., Anaheim-Olive rd., and Houston st. The Burton and Acacia st. annexations have been in the hopper for some time, but the Anaheim-Olive rd., is a later project which is to run 1000 feet east of the city limits, then 1400 feet north and back to the city limits again, including an area of approximately 24 acres. The Houston st. annexation was (Fresh out of one trash collection contract, which involved the city in extended litigation, Santa Ana city council last evening prepared to enter another one. City Administrator Carl Thornton was authorized to prepare several alternate forms of contract, which the councilmen will inspect individually without waiting for the next meeting, and then select forms upon which bids will be opened July 7. The former council did not call for bids on its contract with Johnson Bros. of Compton, but awarded the contract privately. A taxpayer's injunction suit followed immediately. The present city administration inherited the lawsuit, hired City Judge Ronald M. Crookshank as special counsel to fight it, and finally won it when the State Supreme court upheld the contract and the city's right to award it without calling for bids. Johnson Bros. held an option from the city to resume the contract within 60 days if it was held valid by the courts. The firm waited until near the end of its option period, then asked the city council for $12,000 as its price of withdrawal. This represented about $3000 more than had been earned under the contract before the lawsuit suspended it. Judge Crookshank advised the council that the extra charge, for licenses and insurance fees, was not a legal charge against the city, so it was rejected. Johnson Bros. accepted the payment offered and withdrew anyway. Last night, the council decided that it would call for bids on the proposed new contract. Bitterbush Flood Control Plan Under Study Flood protection for the Bitterbush bush tract in West Orange, and adjacent areas, was in sight yesterday, following a report to the county supervisors from County Flood Control Engineer J. A Bradley, proposing 11,400 feet of channel construction. The supervisors have taken the plan under study. The new recommendation, comprising a preliminary study, would revise the original plan of constructing two channels, one of which would empty into a sand pit, the other into Santa Ana river. The new study proposes a concrete drop structure at Vista ave. 2700 feet of earth channel with a 14-foot bottom, 6080 feet of earth channel with a 12-foot bottom, 1300 feet of reinforced concrete open ditch, 14½ feet wide, and 1300 feet of earth channel with 16-foot bottom. Construction of two farm bridges, four county road bridges, and one state highway bridge, under Chapman ave., would be a necessary part of the program. Re-alignment of 400 feet of Bandicho st., a county road, would be re- (Continued on Page 6) NAHEIM EST. 1870 GAZETE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 1952 Anaheim y Election Heavy Statewide Vote Reported Still Increasing SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) — Reports on early voting in today's California presidential primary indicated high public interest in the battle for control of the state's 70 GOP and 68 Democratic delegates to the Chicago conventions. Los Angeles county, which has 7550 of the state's 19726 precincts, reported indications of heavy voting. Some precincts had turned out as much as 20 per cent of the registration by 8 a.m. The balloting was heavy in Hollywood. A "strong and steady" voting trend in San Francisco was reported by-Registrar Thomas Too-mey. He said he expected it to mount as the day wore on. Officials in, the heavily-populated counties on the east shores of San Francisco Bay reported turnouts light to heavy, up to 10 Steel Tieup Slow Production; Coo Truman Ponders Alternate Me Of Handling Critical Situation STEEL AT A GLANCE Steel strike chokes vital defense production. CIO United Steelworkers and industry ready to bargaining but neither gives specific dates. Steel shipments from retail warehouse to goods producers embargoed by National Production ty as conservation measure. Strike hits coal miners first, thousands of diggers Other mines also shutdown. Supreme Court ruling that government seizure is illegal leaves steelworkers grumbling, disapai Rail layoffs awaited. WASHINGTON (AP) all-out strike shut the Justice of the peace of or judge of Anaheimmas Election Inspector not in the box. Judge Californians balloting of St. Catherine's Milittte photo by Kreidt) Branch; Nab anded Paid off at Buena Park to safecrackers and their the Buena Park Lumber We was being robbed. Just real principles they "staked see what might develop ear. Marvin Wesley Autry, 32, Bill Hugh Pipkin, 31, both Beach, appeared at the fly after midnight, the offsed in. When they found no prisoners' pockets filled 5.63 in cash and $2371.30 s, they knew their hunch good. Brief questioning where the loot had been and Pipkin, whose true believed by officers to be Dall, offered no resisarrest. One of them carme-made blackjack. They gled in county jail, where held under $10,000 bail officers searched their each residence and seized out as much as 20 per cent of the registration by 8 a.m. The balloting was heavy in Hollywood. A "strong and steady" voting trend in San Francisco was reported by Registrar Thomas Toomey. He said he expected it to mount as the day wore on. Officials in the heavily-populated counties on the east shores of San Francisco Bay reported turnouts light to heavy, up to 10 a.m., with prospects of mounting balloting. The voting was comparatively heavy at Fresno, southern San Joaquin Valley population center, but was described as just "normal" in Sacramento county by County Clerk C. C. Larue. Larue, however, said he expected 70 per cent of the county's 135,546 registration to vote before the day closed. WEATHER throughout the state was cool and partly cloudy, except at San Diego where a light rain fell early in the day. But Sah Diego officials said they didn't expect the showers to discourage voters and by mid-morning about 10 per cent of eligibles had balloted. Slates pledged to Republican Gov. Earl Warren and Democratic Sen. Estes Kefauver ruled as favorites to win over delegations that are uncommitted but with definite leanings. The Golden State's votes will rank second at the GOP convention and third at the Democratic. Warren placed his presidential candidacy and esopusal of progressive GOP policy on the line against vigorous attacks of a rival group headed by Rep. Thomas H. Werdel. The farm country Congressman personally prefers Sen. Robert A. Taft or Gen. Douglas MacArthur. Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher valencias. Representative prices by size: SUNKIST, First Grade— 150s 9.37; 176s 8.49; 200s 7.36; South Dakotans Cast Important Primary Ballots SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Republicans claimed their place in the political sun today with an outpouring of votes which might have an oversized effect on the choice of the GOP presidential nominee. With mild weather forecast, this sprawling state's widely-spaced citizenship took advantage in early balloting of a chance to wield an influence far beyond their numbers on the Chicago Republican convention. Partisans of Robert A. Taft of Ohio and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower battled down to the opening of the polls (at 8 a.m., CST and MST) for 14 presidential nominating votes and the advantage that would accompany victory in the final face-to-face test between the two major candidates in this year's pre-convention campaign. Building Permits Near Half-Million Building permit valuations in the unincorporated area of Orange county ran close to a half-million dollars for the past week, according to records of the county building department, which showed a total of $496,698. Anaheim area, however, had only $3438 in small miscellaneous permits. Building totals for various unincorporated communities for the week were: Garden Grove $159,-076, Orange $83,897, Costa Mesa $59,035, Tustin $46,912, Fullerton $30,000, Laguna Beach $29,300, Capistrano Beach $22,700, Buena Park. WASHINGTON (AP)—All-out strike shut the industry down tight to the White House weighed peace move in the six-rural union-management struggle. Leaders of both the party and the striking CIO steel union suggested renewal tracts but neither posed a date for negotiation. Unless the contenders gether soon, it was believed Truman would take new action to end the stance the walkout is conation and its crucial defort 300,000 tons of steel. Truman had about choices: (1) sit tight a see what the industry am may accomplish on the (2) invoke the Taft-Hart 80-day court injunction against a continued strike ask Congress for special tion to deal with the sitter. A high administration said those were the altitude being debated at the White He expressed a personal to a reporter that Trump invoke the T-H act, as many bers of Congress have done Other Truman advisers rewere counselling against favoring the appeal to Co. TRUMAN IS likely to oo of his next move, in an after being rebuffed on his step. The Supreme Court 6-3 yesterday that the pr April 8 order taking over industry was unconstitutional. Truman remained silent high court's decision, but member's generally applaud with some exceptions. S man (D-Lib-NY) for viewed the ruling with saying: Citrus Market Sunkist Growers, Inc., reported today all auction markets California oranges were higher valencias. Representative prices by size: SUNKIST, First Grade—150s 9.37; 176s 8.49; 200s 7.36; 220s 5.44; 252s 4.79; 288s 4.31; 344s 4.22. CHOICE, Second Grade—150s 6.87; 176s 6.76; 200s 5.35; 220s 4.41; 252s 3.81; 288s 3.58. Miscellaneous permits. Building totals for various unincorporated communities for the week were: Garden Grove $159,076, Orange $83,897, Costa Mesa $59,035, Tustin $46,912, Fullerton $30,000, Laguna Beach $29,300, Capistrano Beach $22,700, Buena Park $15,668, Alamitos $10,000, San Juan Capistrano $9000, Huntington Beach $8472, Ocean View $7000, Cypress $6000, Anaheim $3438, Santa Ana $3200, La Habra $1200, miscellaneous $1800. LAPEER, MICH. — IRATE FARMERS PELL-MELL SHERIFF—Defiant farmers manhandle Sheriff Clark W. Gregory, a 35-year-old ex-Marine, who started to serve an eviction writ on widow Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens here yesterday. The 80-acre farm of Mrs. Stevens was sold at a court-directed sale to satisfy a $171 assessment made in the failure of a mutual insurance company. A number of farmers in the area who are in the same predicament have defied authorities to oust them. Sheriff Gregory is the man on his back on the ground. (AP Wirephoto) Juvenile Hall Remodeling Bee Work started Monday for the remodeling of the county home on Fruit st., San where Contractor Nylin of Santa Ana set his crews up for foundations of the project. The contract allows 3 years for completion of the building gram at the juvenile home. Besides remodeling the main building, the plans addition of a new girl's unarate from the main build a small school unit, also from the other buildings. Action will be built to the wing, as a "security" facade after being rebuffed on his step. The Supreme Court April 8 order taking over industry was unconstitutional. Truman remained silent high court's decision, but members generally applaud with some exceptions. Sirman (D-Lib-NY) for viewed the ruling with saying: "Congress must act, without moment's unnecessary delay pass essential legislation the president the power he This is no time for politics The workers began shut out of the steel mills nation within minutes a high court acted, even be ting formal strike insti from Philip Murray, head CIO and the steelworkers It was the steelworkers strike since their contrie pired last Jan. 1. The fir out lasted only three days 29-May 1." CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE Weather S. Calif.—Partly cloudy tonight. Scattered showers and thunderstorms mountains and interior regions from San Bernardino county southward and few sprinkles west portion early tonight. up Slows Nation’s Defense n; Coal Mines Close Down Alternate Methods al Situation A GLANCE defense production. and industry ready to resume specific dates. tail warehouse to consumer National Production Authorist, thousands of diggers idle. at government seizure of inkers grumbling, disappointed. WASHINGTON (AP)—A bitter, all-out strike shut the vast steel WASHINGTON (AP)—A bitter, all-out strike shut the vast steel industry down tight today and the White House weighed its next peace move in the six-month-old union-management struggle. Leaders of both the industry and the striking CIO steelworkers union suggested renewed contracts talks but neither side proposed a date for negotiations. Unless the contenders get together soon, it was believed President Truman would take some new action to end the strike—because the walkout is costing the nation and its crucial defense effort 300,000 tons of steel daily. Truman had about three choices: (1) sit tight a while to see what the industry and union may accomplish on their own, (2) invoke the Taft-Hartley law's 60-day court injunction provisions against a continued strike, or (3) ask Congress for special legislation to deal with the situation. A high administration official said those were the alternatives being debated at the White House. He expressed a personal opinion to a reporter that Truman would invoke the T-H act, as many members of Congress have demanded. Other Truman advisers reportedly were counselling against this, favoring the appeal to Congress. TRUMAN IS likely to be wary of his next move, in any event, after being rebuffed on his seizure kept. The Supreme Court ruled 3 yesterday that the president's April 8 order taking over the steel industry was unconstitutional. Truman remained silent on the high court's decision, but Congress member's generally applauded it, with some exceptions. Sen. Lehman (D-Lib-NY) for example, viewed the ruling with dismay, saying: PITTSBURGH—NOW FOR THE DETAILS—Picket, J. W. Rodgers and plant guard Clarence Fletcher settle down in front of the main gate of the Jones and Laughlan steel plant to read the U.S. Supreme Court decision that President Truman seized the steel industry illegally. (AP Wirephoto) Ike, in Civvies, Plunges into Presidential Nomination Contest WASHINGTON (AP)—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower said today he always has favored a strong U. S. Air Force and is convinced air power will be dominant in any future war. At the same time, in what might have been intended as a thrust at Senator Robert A. Taft, Eisenhower said: "anyone who finds out that the ordinary foot soldier can be finally eliminated from war, I wish he would show me how to do it." He also took an apparent dig at President Truman's action in delaying on Air Force buildup in 1949. Eisenhower met with reporters at the Pentagon a short time before doffing the uniform as a five-star general to free himself for the Republican presidential nomination. A few minutes after the news conference, Eisenhower bade a solemn farewell to the Army. Politics took over as soon as the military stepped out. The general lunched with leaders of the movement to win the presidential nomination — Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and Duff of Pennsylvania, and Paul Hoffman, on leave from the Ford Foundation. At his news conference, Eisenhower tried to ward off political questions but with only partial success. He replied at the outset to a question based on Taft's statement in a speech last Sunday that a steady deterioration of U. S. air strength began while Eisenhower was Army chief of staff. Eisenhower said he wasn't in on Pentagon studies that led to the after being rebuffed on his seizure step. The Supreme Court ruled -3 yesterday that the president's april 8 order taking over the steel industry was unconstitutional. Truman remained silent on the high court's decision, but Congress member's generally applauded it, with some exceptions. Sen. Lehman (D-Lib-NY) for example, viewed the ruling with dismay, saying: "Congress must act, without a moment's unnecessary delay, to pass essential legislation to give the president the power he needs. This is no time for politics." The workers began streaming out of the steel mills across the nation within minutes after the high court acted, even before getting formal strike instructions from Philip Murray, head of the IO and the steelworkers union. It was the steelworkers' second strike since their contract expired last Jan. 1. The first walk-out lasted only three days, April 5-May 1. Juvenile Hall Remodeling Begun Work started Monday on construction for the remodeling and enlarging of the county juvenile home on Fruit st., Santa Ana, where Contractor Nylin Hurd of Santa Ana set his crews excavating for foundations of the $158,734 project. The contract allows 320 days for completion of the building program at the juvenile home. Besides remodeling the existing main building, the plans call for addition of a new girl's unit, separate from the main building, and a small school unit, also apart from the other buildings. An addition will be built to the boy's living, as a "security" facility. Couple in Hospital After Boat Sinks NEWPORT BEACH, (P)—Raymond Mathews, 29, and his wife, Norma, 27, of 148 N. Pass ave., Burbank, were hospitalized following their rescue five miles off Laguna Beach when water swamped their power cruiser and forced them into the water for six hours. The Coast Guard cutter Morris took the couple to Newport Beach, then returned to the sinking cruiser, Prelude, to rescue the Mathews' dog, Hobo. The couple were hospitalized yesterday for treatment of shock and exhaustion. Raymond Mathews said their cruiser developed fuel pump trouble and the craft took on water faster than they could bail it out. They sent a radio SOS then donned lifebelts and jumped into the water. Anaheim Area GIs In San Francisco The transport Gen. Edgar T. Collins arrived today in San Francisco with 3054 Army combat veterans from Korea. More than 250 Californians were aboard including: Pfc. Donald C. Bruton, 318 S. Bush, Anaheim. Cpl. Joseph S. Burton, 7811 E. 11th st., Westminster. Pfc. Philip E. Arbiso, 6112 Western ave., Buena Park. At his news conference, Eisenhower tried to ward off political questions but with only partial success. He replied at the outset to a question based on Taft's statement in a speech last Sunday that a steady deterioration of U.S. air strength began while Eisenhower was Army chief of staff. Eisenhower said he wasn't in on Pentagon studies that led to the current "stretchout" of air mobilization over a period of several years. He went on to say that the responsibility for preparing the nation's defenses "doesn't belong merely, or even most importantly, to the people in uniform—it belongs to every citizen." Anaheim Salvage Drive Successful Anaheim residents who are participating in the annual Salvation Army Salvage Week drive are keeping Red Shield trucks busy collecting throw-away articles, according to O. H. Renner, local chairman. During the salvage campalgh, which continues through Saturday, a special fleet of the trucks is calling at homes and offices for discarded articles which will be reconditioned in workshops of the Salvation Army Social Service Center which serves this area. The Salvation Army needs used clothing, shoes, furniture, bedding, dishes, electrical appliances, radios, stoves, rugs, rags and miscellaneous articles to continue the social rehabilitation program, Renner said. Local residents who have not already contributed are urged to telephone 4631 to bring a truck to home or office.