anaheim-gazette 1952-06-05

Small town candidate ... From a political point of view, people in the country. General Dwight D. Eisenhower picked a good place to be reared, in fact almost a perfect place. If the men who are now directing his presidential campaign had sat down to design a politically desirable background for him, they would have chosen these ingredients: A small town, preferably in the Middle West ... a medium-large family in the middle income bracket ... a two-story frame house, painted white with porches in front and back ... It would be comfortably but not expensively furnished, with hooked rugs, rocking chairs, an upright piano, and a large wall clock ticking in the silence of the parlor. A church and a red brick school-house would stand nearby, and beyond, the wheat fields, and beyond them the enormous authority of the great plains. THAT IS THE SCENE to which Eisenhower returned yesterday for what was the intense stage of the campaign to obtain the Republican nomination. The white frame house now has been deeded by the Eisenhowers to a foundation which made it a shrine dedicated to the United States Armed Forces. The school and the church, but not the original buildings, are still just across the street. The town line of Abilene, like a hair line receding with age, has changed. Today, the house literally is on the edge of the fields. Abilene itself is a leafy little community of 3800, quiet and with an air of modest prosperity. To this scene some 50,000 or more of Eisenhower's admirers were in town yesterday. Yesterday he made a major speech, televised nationally. A church and a red brick schoolhouse would stand nearby, and beyond the wheat fields, and beyond them the enormous authority of the great plains. The candidate himself should be an typically American as his locale. He would like baseball and football and he would go fishing with the crooked branch of a tree for a rod. The "old swimming hole" would be hidden in the woods not far away. The boy, however, would work after school and on Saturdays for his pocket money and later, to help with the expenses of going to college. All the details, in short, would be selected so as to form a picture of an intensely typical American boy in a setting totally familiar to millions of other Americans, probably the greatest single group of WASHINGTON—The extent to which President Truman is directing backstage operations for the Democratic national convention can be gathered from a recent Sunday-morning conference with Gov. Paul Dever of Massachusetts and Frank McKinney, chairman of the Democratic national committee. Governor Dever is to be Democratic keynote speaker, add the three men discussed the contents of his speech at some length, almost down to the comics and the semicolons. At one point the president even asked Dever whether he planned to read his speech. "No, Mr. President," replied the Massachusetts governor, "I just can't read a speech. I fumble and stumble too much. I'll have a few notes, but I'll know what I want to say." dinner. Eisenhower's father was a Democrat, and young Ike was picked as Democratic representative of the younger generation. The reason he made no more political speeches until this week was because he entered West Point a few months later. Entirely aside from his political enemies, the 1909 speech at Abilene is significant in two respects: No. 1—Young Ike made this profound observation at the age of 19: "As the twig is inclined so the tree is bent." A man after voting the straight ticket for several elections seldom changes from one side to the other." This will be played up by Taft leaders; in fact, Congressman Carroll Reece of Tennessee, Taft's campaign manager for the south, already has cast doubts about Ike's ability to take off the gloves against the Democrats because he's been too close to them. On the other hand, what lene, like a hair line receding with age, has changed. Today, the house literally is on the edge of the fields. Abilene itself is a leafy little community of 5800 quiet and with an air of modest prosperity. To this scene some 50,000 or more of Eisenhower's admirers were in town yesterday. Yesterday he made a major speech, televised nationally. Today a press conference was scheduled. In anticipation of some 300 news and radio correspondents, the conference was held in a motion picture theater. Eisenhower has invited Republican delegates, governors and state chairmen to meet him here and to discuss issues. Committeemen said the response is "very good." More than 100 from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas and Oklahoma were there. The general expects to meet others in New York, Detroit and Denver. But only the ones that come to Abilene will see him against the background where he started. IN THE DAY LONG AGO By Mrs. M. H. 50 Years Ago May 1902 The Masonic and Odd Fellow Lodges have made a proposition to Mrs. N. H. Mitchell in response to her offer to put up a brick building on her lot on the northwest corner of Centre and Los Angeles streets. She has it under consideration and an early decision will probably be arrived at. The proposition involves the erection of a two-story brick building covering the entire lot, the upper story to be used for lodge purposes, the lower story for store and other businesses. D. Bertsch, one of the prosperous farmers of the East side, waits in town a day or two ago. He reports deciduous fruits and walnuts promise abundant crops, and if nothing intervenes the yield will probably be the largest ever harvested in the county. contents of his speech at some length, almost down to the commiss and the semicolons. At one point the president even asked Dever whether he planned to read his speech. "No, Mr. President," replied the Massachusetts governor, "I just can't read a speech. I fumble and stumble too much. I'll have a few notes, but I'll know what I want to say." There was agreement that the speech must include a strong position on civil rights, and should review Democratic achievements during the last 20 years with a warm tribute to the Truman-Acheson foreign policy. The president seemed so interested in convention plans and the meeting lasted so long that Governor Dever was late for the 11 a'clock Mass at St. Matthew's cathedral. After church, a group of friends saked: "Is the president going to take an active part in the convention?" "This is the age of modern communications," replied Dever with a smile. "It's my guess that nobody at the convention will be able to see the president's hand." IKE'S FIRST Political Speech—His political enemies will probably make something of the fact that the first political speech Dwight Eisenhower ever made in his life was at Abilene, Kansas; in 1909 as a Democrat, and the second political speech of his life was also at Abilene in '52 as a Republican. The first political speech was at the age of 19 at a Jackson Day elections seldom changes from one side to the other." This will be played up by Taft leaders; in fact, Congressman Carroll Reece of Tennessee, Taft's campaign manager for the south, already has cast doubts about Ike's ability to take off the gloves against the Democrats because he's been too close to them. On the other hand, what many GOP leaders forget is that the Democratic party has the predominant registration in the nation today, and in order to win, the Republicans must woo large blocs of Democratic votes. A candidate who has had Democratic leanings in the past sometimes can do this better than a dyed-in-the-wool Republican. No. 2—Young Ike's 1909 speech was filled with references to the division inside the Republican party, which later split it squarely in two during the row between President Taft, father of the Senator, and ex-President Teddy Roosevelt. Ironically, Eisenhower is now in exactly the same kind of fight, with the Republican party becoming more bitter and another split threatened between conservative and progressive Republicans. After the elder Taft refused to seat Teddy Roosevelt's delegates at the 1912 convention, Roosevelt bolted, formed the Bull Moose party. Today the same fight over Texas, Louisiana and South Carolina delegates is certain to take place in Chicago, with President Taft's son and Eisenhower lined up in bitterly opposing camps. D. Bertsch, one of the prosperous farmers of the East side, was in town a day or two ago. He reports deciduous fruits and walnuts promise abundant crops, and if nothing intervenes the yield will probably be the largest ever harvested in the county. The Anaheim kids placed and other scalp at their beits on Saturday afternoon, when they took the Long Leach kids into camp at baseball to the tune of 21 to 5. The local boys and their positions were: Murry Mills, pitcher; Willie Fischer, catcher; Dwight Stone center field; C. Crane, third base; Fayette Lewis, second base; Edgar Hartung, first base; R. Norman, right field; Toddy Dickey left field. John Hartung went along to see the boys perform. He says the fishermen were not in it. When the Long Beach crowd saw their home club had a bad beat coming, some one kept flashing a mirror in Fisher's eyes behind the bat. Our boys didn't think anything of that sort of harassment, however, and say they had a happy time. The Ladies Guild of St. Michaels will meet with Mrs. William Hill June 5. Sem Federman was in town from Los Angeles yesterday. He talks of erecting a building on his lot west of the City Hall. H. A. McWilliams went to Whit- RADIOLOGIC Letter to Carlton Morse, NBC, Requests Data for Aiding Alibi By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — I came across my interesting letter in the files the other day that I should be of interest to read the letter, dated Jan. 31, 1936, from the office of the state's key of Cook county, Ill., J. Courtney. It was added to Carlton E. Morse, caretaker, San Francisco, Calif., and "Dear Sir"—A young man Floyd Bond was convictedbury in the Criminal Court crime of larceny from the His defense was an alibi, that he was at home at late and hour of the crime, October 4, 1935, at seven o'clock listening to the radio pro-One Man's Family.' All he now stands convicted subject to a sentence in the trial from one to 10 years, would like to obtain from you a copy or a copy of the script program on December 4, and of the two preceding runs, to verify his story, if or disprove the same to satisfaction. If there is any in this connection, kindly Thanking you for your cooperation, I am, very hours, Thomas J. Courtney." I think this is rather an unusual story—don't you? DOWN TV-RADIO BOW ... One time presidential candidate, Alf handon, petitioned the FCC for a franchise to operate a TV station in Denver ... The Mario Lanzas expect their new heir around Christmas time ... Frank DeVol has a new TV package called "Music Is Our Business" ... Carol Ann Beery will make a series of radio appearances in Europe this summer. TELE-TIPS ... A fascinating and thrilling new game for youngsters, called "TV Jockey Club" will debut tonight over KNXT (2) at 7 ... For the first time, a world's heavyweight championship bout will be televised coast-to-coast when the Walcott-Charles fight is viewed over KNBH (4) at 7 ... Morton Downey will be guest tonight on "Chance of a Lifetime" over KECA (7) at 8:30 ... Here is a new time spot for "You're Never Too Old" over KLAC (13) when the oldsters parade before the cameras at 9 ... That "Flying saucers do exist" will be declared by a group of top engineers on "In Our Times" from KTTV (11) at 9. DIAL-LITES ... A familiar voice returns to the "Marine Corps Show" when Jimmy Wallington interviews Jack Seigal tonight over KFI at 6:30 ... "The Judge," with John Dehner in the title role, will be a new feature Title Fight to be TVed Locally PHILADELPHIA, N.C. — The fourth and most sacrative episode in the Jersey Joe Walcoff-Ezzard Charles road series will be unreelled tonight. Charles is rated a I to 2 favorite to make boxing history and become the first former heavyweight king to win back his crown. Forecasts of fair weather for the 7 p.m. (PDT) 15-rounder in Municipal Stadium, site of many historic events in sports, boosted promoter Herman Taylor's confidence that about $5,000 will pay $250,000 to see the scrap. The bout will be broadcast and telecast with a 75-mile area around Philadelphia blacked out of the telecast. KNBH (4) will carry it locally. With $175,000 paid for the radio-TV rights, this latest, and no doubt last, number in the three-year old rivalry appears a cinch to eclipse the financial take of the other three. STANDINGS By The Associated Press Pacific Coast League W L Pet GLB San Diego Hollywood Oakland Los Angeles San Francisco Seattle Portland Sacramento Yesterday's Results Hollywood 1, Portland 0. Sacramento 1, Oakland 0. San Diego 2, Los Angeles 1. Seattle 2, San Francisco 1. Games Tenigle Los Angeles (Chandler 5-7) at San Diego (Olsen 5-5). San Francisco (Braford 6-5 and Boeumer 5-3) at Seattle (Del Ducka 2-4 and Kindsfather 5-5). Sacramento (Flores 4-5) at Oakland (Grugg 9-1). Portland (Linde 5-5) at Hollywood (Pettt 5-2). LYNX DROP TO ORANGE Mrs. Bertha Reagan Lionette pitcher, was last night and hurried no run, no walks, no softball game against Park Lynx. Needless orange won—2 to 0. Always a tough series did their darndest but jolve Bertha's offering game played at Buena Lynx went down by one route, while most of our went out via pop-ups. So far this year, Orange feated BP twice, 1 to 0 while the Lynx have taken game from the Lionette. Orange scored her second frame last in Lannie Harris singled, second on Girlie Morris fice, and scored when she dan tripped. Bobby roon on Joanne McLachan's. McLachan also conned another single to bat two during the evening, w Ingersoll, Orange catch double. Batteries for Buena Joan Alsup, pitcher, and McDaniel, catcher. The Lynx will be host nix tomorrow night. On night the two teams into Fullerton for a game erige park. On Tuesday return for a game at Buena On Sunday and Mo Phoenix gals will play here Is Where THE DAYS OF NG AGO From the Files at Anheims Gasette BY MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 10 Years Ago May 1902 ter on Saturday to be present at the opening of bids for the erection of a three story building for the Odd Fellows of that town. He submitted a bid, but on opening the lodge decided to cut the building down to two stories. GREYHOUND Rolls A More TRAVEL EXTRAS—No Extra Co Yes, Greyhound widens its lead in value! More time-saving Thru-Express buses. More routes to choose from, serving every state of the U.S. Modern depots. World's best drivers. Ameribiggest fleet of Super-Coaches. Free Vacation Planning ServiThere are no lower fares. Ride with Greyhound and all of the extras that only Greyhound offers. Harold S. Holcomb, Agent, Phone 341 217 S. Los Angeles St. — Anaheim LYNX DROP NO-HITTER TO ORANGE Mrs. Bertha Reagan, Orange Lionette pitcher, was all fired up last night and hurled a no hit, no run, no walks, no baserunners softball game against the Buena Park Lynx. Needless to say Orange won—2 to 0. Always a tough series, the Lynx did their darndest but just couldn't solve Bertha's offerings in the game played at Buena Park. Nine Lynx went down by the strike-out route, while most of the others went out via pop-ups. So far this year, Orange has defeated BP twice, 1 to 0 and 2 to 0, while the Lynx have taken a 1 to 0 game from the Lionettes. Orange scored her runs in the second frame last night when Lannie Harris singled, moved to second on Girlie Morner's sacrifice, and scored when Bobby Jordan tripled. Bobby romped home on Joanne McLachan's single. McLachan also connected with another single to bat two for four during the evening, while Carol Ingersoll, Orange catcher, hit a double. Batteries for Buena Park were Joan Alsup, pitcher, and Bobby McDaniel, catcher. The Lynx will be host to Phoenix tomorrow night. On Saturday night the two teams will move into Fullerton for a game at Amrige park. On Tuesday they will return for a game at Buena Park. On Sunday and Monday the Phoenix gals will play at Orange. Here Is Where Anahi Tennis Team Finishes Perfect League Season; Hessel Singles Champ Dieter Hessel, graduating senior at Anaheim high, lasted out a three set victory over Boyd Nies of Orange yesterday afternoon on the Colonist courts to snare the singles championship of the Sunset league. Ruing true to form Hessel, who next year will play with Redlands university, was seeded first in the annual post-season league tourney. The match was a continuation of tourney competition begun a week ago Saturday at Santa Ana when the two men were victors over three league opponents apiece. Two other Anaheim players, Floyd Baker and Dick Hanson, won the league doubles title in the same matches. Yesterday the Colonist netmen also closed out a perfect 10-won 0 loss league season as they again edged Orange high, 5-4, on their own courts. In doubt until the final game, the final second doubles match between Wright and Legg of Anaheim and Alhers and Schrudder of Orange told the story. Starting out ominously for the Colonists second doubles team dropped their first set, 8-6, but rallied to take the remaining two 6-3, 7-5 to preserve the perfect, unbeaten record of the Colonists for the year. The JV's, meanwhile, handily knocked off the Orange JV's, 6-3. Varsity D. Hessel (A) def. Ted Niles, 4-6, 6-3. Haster (A) def. Brett, 6-4, 6-4. Billow (A) lost to Brelje, 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. Stokes (A) def. Adams, 6-1, 6-2. H. Hessel (A) lost to Williams, 8-6, 7-5, 6-4. Baker and Hanson (A) lost to Bouch and Davis, 6-4, 6-2. Legg and Wright (A) def. Alhers and Schruder, 6-8, 6-3, 7-5. Junior Varsity Harvill (A) def. Hepler, 6-2, 6-4. Warwick (A) lost to Binder, 9-7, 6-4. Ryan (A) lost to Elsou, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Contreras (A) def. Pee, 6-3, 6-3. Schmitt (A) lost to Blair, 6-2, 6-3. Clemmer and Schneider def. McCormick and Naciff, 6-1, 6-2. Lillywhite and Meyer (A) def. Naciff and Pelter, 6-1, 6-4. Magnolia and Anaheim Merchants Win Last Night’s Softball Games Last night at the City park the Magnolia Cobras won a 4-2 ball game from the Cyclones. All the action occurred in the first inning when Ed Duran of the Cyclones got on base on an error; then Ben Lamas stepped to the plate for the Cyclones and blasted out a triple to score Duran. John Vuksanovich, the Merchant hurler held the All Stars to four hits until he weakened in the sixth and allowed Virgil Moore the All Star chucker to hit a home run into deep right center-field with one mate aboard. The Merchants seemed baffled by Moore’s wicked “stuff” but The Lynx will be host to Phoenix tomorrow night. On Saturday night the two teams will move into Fullerton for a game at Amorige park. On Tuesday they will return for a game at Buena Park. On Sunday and Monday the Phoenix gals will play at Orange. Here Is Where Students May Flunk Teachers AU's golf team takes on its final match of the year tomorrow afternoon at Willowick. And to hear the coaches tell it, it will be the toughest. The coaches are admittedly biased, however, since the occasion marks the annual renewal of the faculty-varsity team match. Line up for the hassle reads this way: Gary Claussen meets Director of Athletics Dick Glover; Bill Miller tangles with football varsity coach Clare Van Hoorebeke; Tom Talbot takes on math instructor Chester Shirk; John Wimper tackles band leader Bill Cook; Jerry Nielsen meets shop instructor Dick Ryan; Harold Heinrich sees off against track coach Sam Keith; and Jim Moore plays against shop teacher Claude Booth. Last year the varsity copped the encounter. Last night at the City park the Magnolia Cobras won a 4-2 ball game from the Cyclones. All the action occurred in the first inning when Ed Duran of the Cyclones got on base on an error; then Ben Lamas stepped to the plate for the Cyclones and blasted out a triple to score Duran. On the next play Lamas scored on an overthrow when the Magnolia Cobras' first baseman tried to pick him off third-base. From then on the side went down in order. In the bottom half of the first inning Ray Magdelano walked, Pilo Guadan popped up for the first out then Jim Ramero walked to put men on first and second base. From then on the game was wide open. Jim Jacquez got on base by an error on the Cyclones right fielder which also scored Magdelano then Raul Moran got to base by an error on the Cyclones short stop which also scored Ramero but the biggest blow came when Tony Jacquez stepped to the plate and smashed out a double to score brother Jim and Moran. The side was retired and the game went the rest of the way without anymore runs. In the second game of the evening at City park, the Anaheim Merchants finally broke into the win column by downing the Church All Stars 6-2. John Vuksanovich, the Merchant hurler held the All Stars to four hits until he weakened in the sixth and allowed Virgil Moore the All Star chucker to hit a home run into deep right center-field with one mate aboard. The Merchants seemed baffled by Moore's wicked "stuff," but in the third inning after three hitless innings, the Merchants broke the ice with two runs on hits by Al Brown, Don Maxon and Dean Campbell. The Merchants then followed with two runs apiece in the next two innings to put the game on ice. Clutch hitting by Campbell, the Merchant right fielder and Bill Hoag their first sacker, plus some rather shaking fielding for the All Stars proved to be enough to give the Merchants a win, their first of the year. TONIGHT'S GAMES CITY LEAGUE (AL CITY PARK) 8:15—Koopman's vs. Stanton 8:30—Hunt Foods vs. Alex Tamale. 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