anaheim-gazette 1952-06-13

Anaheim Gazette FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2206. Entered as second-class matter at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice on June 5, 1869, under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Gazette is a member of the Associated Press, the National Editorial Association, and California Newspaper Publishers Association. All rights herein are reserved. Subscriptions: $0 per month by carrier or $5 per year by carrier or mail. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS—The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUCHEL MAX BESLER LEONARD KREIDT NEIL STANLEY Q. E. MELLEN RALPH ROULAND DON YOUNG Publisher Assistant Publisher City Editor Advertising Manager Advertising Manager Circulation Manager More on school books ... Wednesday afternoon we scurried around to find a copy of the Santa Ana Register, which we bought. We sort of wondered how Mr. Hoiles would feel in his moment of triumph — because a school board had banned a book. How would the Register handle a news story about a situation whereby a school board (which Mr. Hoiles considers to be a rather obnoxious tool of the state) had embarrassed school officials by banning a book approved for use in the school (an action by the board which Mr. Hoiles would heartily commend)!!! Well, sir, we didn't get our money's worth out of the paper. Mr. Hoiles' usually alert news staff had MISSED the story. "5. The attacks on the 'subversive' school texts appear to be part of a general campaign against public schools and other educational institutions. "That the attacks on books and the growing censorship is creating alarm in educational circles is evident by the reaction of prominent educators. Many regard them as heralding even greater assaults upon the principles and traditions of American democracy. They see in the censorship trend a negation of America's historic role of the protection of free speech and press. "According to Dr. David K. Berninghausen, for many years" WASHINGTON, (29) — When Senator Kefauver first tossed his coonskin cap into the ring, Washington social tongues wagged that his wife Nancy would be a hard cap. The American people chattered the gossips, would need elect a president married to British wife. As the campaign has progressed, however, red-headed Nathan Kefauver has been one of her husband's biggest assets. She worked night and day, traveled to plane, train and car, shaken hands, mingled at ladies' lunches, scored a hit everywhere. Whether she be British, Tennessee or what, people have loved her. The fact is that Mrs. Kefauver is the daughter of Scottish ship-engineer who helped design the battleship Hood and the Queen Mary. Her mother was American, and she met Kefauver when she returned to Tennessee to visit her mother's family. After young Kefauver met her, he went to Scotland to pursue the romance and finally persuaded Nancy to marry him. The other day, Senator Russell of Georgia, whose campaign has been progressing as well as Kefauver's, but who has a strong sense of humor as well as chivalry, was discussing his lagginess campaign with friends. The subject came round to Mrs. Kefauver. "Yes," sighed bachelor Russel. "I guess what I need is a Nancy." whereby a school board (which Mr. Hoiles considers to be a rather obnoxious tool of the state) had embarrassed school officials by banning a book approved for use in the school (an action by the board which Mr. Hoiles would heartily commend)!!! Well, sir, we didn't get our money's worth out of the paper. Mr. Holles' usually alert news staff had MISSED the story. The Register had been SCOOPED on what rightfully was its big news story. There just wasn't anything about it in the copy of the Register which we bought. We sincerely hope no heads roll at the Register. Whether Mr. Holles appreciates it or not, the Register has an alert, good staff. We ought to know!!!! RECENTLY The New York Times, which is a great newspaper and is scrupulously fair in its news treatment made a nationwide survey of what it called "textbook censors." In a news story, written by one of the best education writers in the nation, The Times said: "A summary of The Times findings, based on the nation-wide reports, follows: "1. A concerted campaign is under way over the country to censor school and college textbooks, reading materials and other visual aids. "2. Voluntary groups are being formed in nearly every state to screen books for 'subversive' or un-American statements. These organizations, not accountable to any legal body, are sometimes doing great harm in their communities. "3. Librarians are intimidated by outside pressures in their choice of books and other materials. Unwilling to risk a public controversy, they meekly accept the requests of the self-appointed censorship groups. "4. Several textbooks and other materials have already been re-alarm in educational circles is evident by the reaction of prominent educators. Many regard them as heralding even greater assaults upon the principles and traditions of American democracy. They see in the censorship trend a negation of America's historic role of the protection of free speech and press. "According to Dr. David K. Berninghausen, for many years chairman of the American Library Association's Committee on Intellectual Freedom, these anti-intellectual onsets loom as a major threat to society. "Librarian at Cooper Union, Dr. Berninghausen has for several years collected data on the attempts at library censorship. He declared yesterday that 'the volunteer educational dictators' that are censoring textbooks had created a serious problem for all who believe in free discussion and the flow of ideas of all types. "These 'dictators,' he indicated, confuse teaching with indoctrination and are ready to condemn anyone as subversive who fails to endorse their particular beliefs. "Copying the nazis or the communists in thought control techniques in communications and education is not the way to meet our problem.'" he said. "'The antidote to authoritarianism is not some form of American authoritarianism. The antidote is free inquiry. "'And the future of free public education depends upon the willingness of good citizens to hold to our traditional freedom to pursue truth where and how we will. If we allow our schools to become the tool of any group which seeks to control our minds, if we choose indoctrination over education, the whole human species will suffer.'" There is much more to the article, but the substance of the information is contained in the above paragraphs. Our only advice: resist all attacks on our free institutions with vigor and intelligence. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of marry him. The other day, Senator Russell of Georgia, whose campaign has been progressing as well as Kefauver's, but who has a strong sense of humor as well as chivalry, was discussing his lagging campaign with friends. The subject came round to Mrs. Kefauver. "Yes," sighed bachelor Russell. "I guess what I need is a Nancy GAS LOBBY'S REVENGE - The only federal power commissioner who had the courage to stand up and vote against the natural gas lobby may be quietly axed by the lobby. He is Tom Buchanan, who the president appointed as chairman of the federal power commission in May but is now the victim of a quick conspiracy by the gas lobbyist and certain senators who have played into their hands. There is good reason why the gas lobby is trying to block Buchanan. There's also good reason why housewives and all those who have to pay a gas bill at the end of the month should be for him. Buchanan vigorously fought the lobby in raising gas rates — and lost. Had he won, the price of gas would not face a 50 to 100 per cent increase as it does today. What happened was that President Truman vetoed the Kerr bill introduced by Senator Kerr of Oklahoma, which would have taken natural gas producers out from under federal regulation. But though Truman won trust round against the gas companies, the federal power commission then turned round and reversed his veto. One of those who led the reversal was none other than the president's old crony, ex-Senator Mon Wallgren of Washington. And today it is a crony of crony Wallgren who is playing into the hands of the gas lobby by holding up Buchanan's appointment as FP chairman — namely, Senator Magnuson of Washington, Democrat. Buchanan's appointment was sent to a subcommittee of which Magnuson is chairman — with O'Connor, Democrat, of Maryland. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anabeim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago June 1877 The legal weight required in California for a bushel of wheat is 60 pounds, for barley 50 pounds, for corn 52 pounds, dye 54 pounds and for oats 22 pounds. A very valuable cow belonging to Robt. W. Scott, broke her neck yesterday. She became entangled in the rope with which she was tied, and her effort to extract herself proved fatal. The cow was worth something over one hundred dollars. The "Arizona Enterprise" suggests that it is about time a California fruit agency was established in Prescott and also asks who will import pure Los Angeles wines? Mezars. F. A. Korn and Frank Ely arrived from San Francisco last night. A beautiful flower of the magnolia can be seen at Langenberger's store. There are a dozen buds on the tree from which this flower was taken. 50 Years Ago June 1902 Mrs. E. R. Turk was called to this city from Chino some days ago by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. C. Laingenberger. She later returned to Chino, and is now in Elsinore Hot Springs to spend several weeks. Mrs. Mitchell was here for part of the week, making arrangements for the erection of a brick block on her property. (The northwest corner of Center and Los Angeles—Ed.) 25 Years Ago June 1927 Orange county ranks eighth among the counties of California in amount of returns from gasoline tax. The state two-cent tax will net the county over $101,945, for the six months period ending March 31, according to state controller Ray L. Riley. The seven counties receiving more from the gasoline tax than Orange county are Los Angeles, San Francisco, Alameda, San Diego, Fresno, Santa Clara and Sacramento, the last named exceeding Orange county by only $133.01. WASHINGTON PIPELINE — The average American probably doesn't realize the effect abroad of the court decisions in the steel strike. Though the court decrees may have caused economic uncertainty here, they strengthened confidence in American democracy overseas. This writer has had reactions from various Europeans and Latin Americans expressing great interest and appreciation of the fact that a little-known U.S. district judge, David A. Pine, could step in and upset the seizure action of the powerful president of the United States. This was con- WHAT IS SO RARE AS A DAY IN JUNE? WHINGTON, CO — When her Kefauver first tossed his cap into the ring, Washsocial tongues wagged that the Nancy would be a handithe American people, chatthe gossips, would never a president married to a wife. The campaign has progressweever, red-headed Nancy er has been one of her husbiggest assets. She has night and day, traveled by train and car, shaken mingled at ladies' lunchored a hit everywhere. Another she be British, Tenan or what, people have her. The fact is that Mrs. ever is the daughter of a ship-engineer who helpign the battleship Hood the Queen Mary. Her was American, and she fauver when she returned nessee to visit her mothfamily. After young Kemet her, he went to Scotpursue the romance and persuaded Nancy to him. Another day, Senator Russell ia, whose campaign hasn't progressing as well as Kebut who has a strong humor as well as chivaldiscussing his lagging in with friends. The sube round to Mrs. Kefauver. sighed bachelor Russell, what I need is a Nancy." Hal Boyle NEW YORK (AP)—A lot of late-shopping ladies are feverishly asking themselves: “What can I get my husband for father’s day?” And they tear through a department store like a two-legged tornado in quest of a suitable necktie, bathrobe, or pair of slippers. If the average father wore only what his womenfolk gave him, that’s how he’d go to work—clad only in a necktie, a bathrobe, and new slippers. Naturally a fellow appreciates these things. Who ever had enough haberdashery? But, ladies, along with that necktie you present your husband this Sunday, why not hand him a real surprise? Why not give him back his bathroom? There is not gift a man would rather have on father’s day than a bathroom—his very own bathroom. Ladies, you may object: “But dad already has his own bathroom.” Does he? He may in name—but never in fact. Whether you live in a log cabin or a marble palace of 100 chambers, the odds are he really doesn’t have a bathroom he can enter and leave at his leisure. Ihave never met a married man who felt he had a bathroom he could honestly call his own, except when the rest of the family was away on vacation. The chances are that if they designed a house that was all plumbing except for the kitchen, father Hoilywood’s Cocoanut Grove Is Celebrating 30th Birthday By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD (AP)—One of the most famous and storied night clubs in the world is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the citizens of Hollywood and Los Angeles are waxing sentimental about it. Thirty years ago, the operators of the Cocoanut Grove put a panty on the first lamb chop and served up the first glass of ginger ale (that was during prohibition, you know). The Grove, now one of the oldest of U.S. dine and dance spots, has since served thousands of lamb chops and thousands of glasses of ginger ale, and stronger beverages. It has also witnessed a segment of Hollywood history and watched the growing up of a city. Many a Hollywood star got the first boost to fame at the Grove, and many an Angeleno (including myself) treated high school dates to an evening among the plaster palms. It started as a bare ballroom in there. the next day it rains and he returns to find a drying umbrella in his bathtub. Soon he learns his son has turned the room into a public library; his daughter wants to dry her hair there, and mother has hung up all her clothes in it while she cleans out a closet. Guests never seem able to find the guest bathroom, but they can always find his. Everybody leaves a belonging the Ambassador hotel in 1922. Someone got the decorating place wobbled palms. The idea got the place became a groove-tion coconut trees with keys among the leaves architecture was added plete the illusion. Art Hickman’s band op-Grove. Since then near sweet band and every club act has played the r accent is on sweet mu Benny Goodman is the onester to appear there. Gardo holds the money and Freddie Martin is the run king. He was there and a half years during The fame of the Cocoanut soon spread. There was picture with that title, Fred MacMurray and Halilard. Many another city—a Cocoanut Grove. One Boston, and 500 person killed in a fire there on 1942. ROUBEN ARVANOFF’d’ of the Ambassador, memories of the Los Grove. “I remember a couple who took part in the contest. Their names were Peters and Lucille Le Suet went into the movies as Lombard and Joan Crawford said. The maitre d’ recalled Dorothy Lamour used to and O'Connor appear fachion chairman Buchanan. Mason, close friend of exWalligren, has delayed. If the gas lobby is to dethe senate adjourns for options. Then, after an Republican victory in a new FP chairman appointed who would be able to reason. Chairnan, who bucked the would be out in the IT MAY TRULY be his bathroom for a week or a month. But then he comes home one day and finds the maid's dress hanging sidered proof that we don't go in for dictators in the USA. "Your president not only listened to little Judge Pine," said one Latin American, "but so dd the supreme court. We now better understand how your democracy works." Taft observers considered it significant that the only outsider to accompany Eisenhower on his Abilene trip was Tom Stevens, a Dewey man. They plan to use this with anti-Dewey Republicans to show who is the man really behind Ike... Truth is that the man closest to Ike is probably Gen. Lucius Clay. Development of a new canal permits ships of 4000 tens to sail from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland. Soon he learns his son has turned the room into a public library; his daughter wants to dry her hair there, and mother has hung up all her clothes in it while she cleans out a closet. Guests never seem able to find the guest bathroom, but they can always find his. Everybody leaves a belonging or two in dad's bathroom. "You got your own bathroom," he wails. "Why don't you clutter it up?" This does no good at all, and only injures the feelings of his wife and children. Why is he so cranky? He is cranky because his very own bathroom has been turned into a cross between a warehouse and a railroad station. A friend of mine, vexed sorely by this problem, made an inventory of the situation. "I went into my wife's bathroom and counted 77 different articles in it," he said. "Then I went into what is supposed to be my own bathroom and counted 35 articles, of which exactly six belonged to me. The rest were my wife." "I can't go in my bathroom to wash after work without hearing her rap on the door and say, 'there's something in there I have to get. Hurry up, and come out.'" That's what every man wants, ladies—a bathroom of his own. If you can't give it to him on father's day, you might at least deed it to him in your last will and testament. That will give him something to look forward to. The maitre d' recalled Dorothy Lamour used to nightly to the Grove to then husband, bandleader Bie Kaye. One night she b Martha Raye with her, a pair created attention by the big apple on the dance with their partners. Att became furor when the thusiastic Martha's niece slipped, with disastrous m Oldtimers recall another table event. It happened the Grove was having nights," at which rising talent was honored for the ning. A hotshot press agile the idea of bringing one before the audience in a ice. The starlet unwillingly to it. When the cake of ice wheeled in, the heat of the sealed it shut. Walters feverishly with icepicks on her from the icy tomb. My own special memory back to the days when I was ing fruit punch for a high girl and shuffling her around dance floor to Freddie M music. Ah, those were the days. I also recall a special batch at the Grove in 1945. It is honor of the homecoming of local boys, Generals George ton and Jimmy Doolittle. addressed the mixed gather his usual colorful style, and language could have turned Cocoanut palms to purple. TV-RADIOLOGIC Bonus Offered Community For Heaviest Vote in Poll By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWQOD — After today's ballot which appears in the column, only four more will be published, with the announcement of winners to follow shortly thereafter. As an added inducement to stimulate the voting, and to create community spirit, I am offering a special television salute to the community that sends in the greatest number of votes on the radio-television poll. The station and time of this salute will be announced after the voting closes, and I repeat — only four more ballots will be published. Several thousand ballots have been received to date, and thanks to you all. KEEP 'EM COMING! RADIO 1—BEST DRAMATIC SHOW 2—BEST COMEDY SHOW 3—BEST MUSICAL SHOW 4—BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW 5—BEST PUBLIC SERVICE 6—TOP RADIO PERSONALITY TELEVISION 1—BEST DRAMATIC SHOW 2—BEST COMEDY SHOW 3—BEST MUSICAL-VARIETY 4—BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW 5—BEST PUBLIC SERVICE OR SERIES 6—TOP TV PERSONALITY Anaheim Gazetteer by JOHN S. NEUBAUER All rivers run to the sea; yet the sea is not full.—Ecc. 1:7. NEWS—What's the most important news in today's newspapers? Not the banner story, but the weather forecast. It is, as Charles Warner so aptly wrote in the Hartford Courant in 1890: "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." LINES-O-TYPES—Duane Pennington, the Fullerhi athlete who Out Grove in Birthday The Ambassador hotel back in 1922. Someone got the idea of decorating the place with four bottled palms. The idea grew until the place became a grove of imitation coconut trees with toy monkeys among the leaves. Moorish architecture was added to complete the illusion. Art Hickman's band opened the Grove. Since then nearly every sweet band and every top night club act has played the room. The accent is on sweet music, and Benny Goodman is the only swingier to appear there. Guy Lomardo holds the money record, and Freddie Martin is the long-un king. He was there for three and a half years during the war. The fame of the Cocoanut Grove soon spread. There was a 1938 picture with that title, starring red MacMurray and Harriet Hillard. Many another city has had Cocoanut Grove. One was in Boston, and 500 persons were killed in a fire there on Nov. 28, 1942. ROUBEN ARVANOFF, maitre of the Ambassador, has rich memories of the Los Angeles grove. "I remember a couple of girls who took part in the charleston contests. Their names were Jane Peters and Lucille Le Sueur. They went into the movies as Carole Umbard and Joan Crawford," he said. The maitre d' recalled how Dorothy Lamour used to come NEWS—What's the most important news in today's newspapers? Not the banner story, but the weather forecast. It is, as Charles Warner so aptly wrote in the Hartford Courant in 1890: "Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it." LINES-O-TYPES—Duane Pennington, the Fullerhi athlete who gained distinction on the gridiron, hardwood and on the diamond, is goink to work for Hugh Bridgford here in Anaheim. The job may be for the duration of the summer—and, again, it might be permanent . . . Little Jimmy Heffron is going to work for the recreation department this summer. Don Derr couldn't have gotten a better man. THIRTEENTH—Today was Friday, the thirteenth and a few superstitious Anaheimers got up on the wrong side of the bed. But, really, it was just another day in the lifetime of 20,000 folks who comprise the old home town. GOOD IDEA—The old Gazetteer has heard lots of support for Max Besler's suggestion of many moons ago that local school boards name a representative group of local citizens to read—and report upon—any text books used locally which are criticized by any group in the community. If the school board names the committee, it will give it a semi-official standing, which will warrant the confidence of the community. The presence of such a board would cause some groups to hesitate before they "sounded off" and would cause any others to be eminently fair in their criticisms. NUGGETS—Brea-Olinda is giving up it's famed 22-year-old reels, originated and managed so long and well by Stewart S. (Shorty) Smith. Santa Ana and Reece (Pinky) Green will carry on with the blessing of W. W. Russell and the CIF. A lot of Anaheimers fondly recall participating in that meet. The late Jimmy Heffron always had a place on TV-RADIO ROW... Don't forget the trout fishing derby for fathers and sons tomorrow and Sunday at Shelly Flier's Hollywood Trout Lakes on Ventura boulevard. You'll have loads of fun, and, of course, the small fry will be in seventh heaven... Overheard a first class verbal battle between "Uncle Archie" who pilots that very popular kids' show, the "Komedy Klub," and Charlie Shows, writer and producer of the "Patches" series. Seems that "Patches" has been "lifting" some of the program and promotion ideas from "Uncle Archie!" TELE-TIPS...Teresa Wright is featured on the "Playhouse of Stars," with Irene Dunne setting the mood when telecast from KNXT (2) at 7:30... A new film series over KTLA (5) bows in tonight with the "Premiere Playhouse" presenting a comedy titled "Operation E.S.P." at 8... Joan Blondell will be seen on the show, "Tales of Tomorrow," in the story "Little Black Bag" over KECA (7) at 9:30... San Juan Capistrano will be the setting for the final Ezio Plaza program tonight when a new experiment is tried over KNBH (4) at 10... Stars of the film, "Without Warning" will be the panel on "What's the Verdict?" from KTTV (11) at 10:30. DIAL-LITES...The Days—Doris and Dennis (no relation) — go guest calling on "Calling All Stars" from KNX at 6... The place of rearmed Germany in Europe will be discussed on the new show called "Who Goes There?" from KFI at 6:30... George Araujo meets Arthur King in a 10-round lightweight bout during the "Cavalcade of Sports" from KECA at 7... of the Ambassador, has rich memories of the Los Angeles Grove. "I remember a couple of girls who took part in the charleston contests. Their names were Jane Esters and Lucille Le Sueur. They went into the movies as Carole Embard and Joan Crawford," he said. The maitre d' recalled how Dorothy Lamour used to come rightly to the Grove to see her then husband, bandleader Herbie Kaye. One night she brought Martha Raye with her, and the hair created attention by doing the big apple on the dance floor with their partners. Attention became furor when the enthusiastic Martha's neckline ripped, with disastrous results. Oldtimers recall another no-noble event. It happened while the Grove was having "star nights," at which rising movie event was honored for the evening. A hotshot press agent got the idea of bringing one starlet more the audience in a cake of starlet unwillingly agreed it. When the cake of ice was peeled in, the heat of the room led it shut. Walters worked eerily with icepicks to free it from the icy tomb. My own special memories go back to the days when I was buy-fruit punch for a high school and shuffling her around the ace floor to Freddie Martin's music. Ah, those were the days. Also recall a special banquet the Grove in 1945. It was in honor of the homecoming of two real boys, Generals George Patton and Jimmy Doolittle. Patton pressed the mixed gathering in a usual colorful style, and his language could have turned the ooat palms to purple. NUGGETS—Brea-Olinda is giving up it's famed 22-year-old re-lays, originated and managed so long and well by Stewart S. (Shorty) Smith. Santa Ana and Reece (Pinky) Green will carry on with the blessing of W. W. Russell and the CIF. A lot of Anaheimers fondly recall participating in that meet. The late Jimmy Heffron always had a place of honor as a judge. Albert Stuelke also was a familiar figure connected with the event. He's retired and is raising worms—earthworms—for fishermen and farmers. If he wants another crack at the majors, chances are that Anaheim's Hal Gregg can get it. Major league scouts are flocking to the ballparks where he pitches. They're more interested in the big righthander than they are in schoolkids. At least five scouts were in the stands watching when he won at Wrightley field the other night. It will be up to him, though: his contract has one of those Coast League clauses. Vie Ruedy and the park crews have been busier than the proverbial beavers. Y'see it's school picnic time and the City park is even a better place for a school picnic than Irvine. It's cleaner and grass isn't so rough on kids. NITECAPSULE—Have you ever heard of anyone enjoying a ride in a hearse? Most folks would gladly decline that honor. CHURCH PROVES DANGEROUS GOA, Portuguese India, (UP)—A swarm of bees chased film stars and technicians who were shooting part of the life of St. Francis Xavier in a Goa church recently. Two persons were badly stung. Only a few days before a priest had been bitten by a cobra as he entered the same church. DIAL-LITES . . . The Days—Doris and Dennis (no relation)—go guest calling on "Calling All Stars" from KNX at 6 . . . The place of rearmed Germany in Europe will be discussed on the new show called "Who Goes There?" from KFI at 6:30 . . . George Araujo meets Arthur King in a 10-round lightweight bout during the "Cavalcade of Sports" from KECA at 7 . . . Sen. Frank Carlsen, one of Eisenhower's strategists, will be the target for "Reporters' Roundup" from KHJ at 8 . . . SPEECIAL TOMORROW—KFI will cover the National Open Golf tourney at Dallas, Tex., at 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY... It's easier to be honest with other people than it is to be honest with yourself. Copyright, 1952, by Universal Radio and TV Feature Syndicate Although the giraffe was found in Europe and India in previous geologic ages, it has been native only to Africa in relatively modern times.