anaheim-gazette 1952-07-01

Anaheim Gazette TUESDAY, JULY 1, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 259 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anahelm 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 KREID' NEIL STANLEY G. E. MELLEN RALPH ROULAND DON YOUNG Earmarks of the Attack... Yesterday in this column we discussed the pressure groups fostering attacks on the public schools. The Anaheim women's organization which asked the Gazette about the pressured groups also posed this question: "How do we recognize the attack pattern of those who would exert pressure on our public schools? What is their method of attack?" IN ANAHEIM we've seen some of the symptoms of the attack. A small group, fortified with material from a national pressure group, has denounced a textbook used in the public school by... Using vague insinuations, such as our public schools use books and procedures which are "socialist," "subversive," "godless," "progressive," "don't adhere to WASHINGTON—Certain congressmen tried to camouflage but the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee voted out an airline subsidy bill the other day that was exactly what Pan American Airways had ordered. The effect was the same as if the Congressmen had voted to shift $17,000,000 a year from the taxpayers' pockets to Pan Am's treasury. The bill had been greased to slip through Congress early in June, as the result of a preliminary 16 to 1 vote. However, when this column exposed the amazing backstage wire pulling by the Pan Am lobby, it throw the committee into an uproar and delayed the bill for a few weeks. The publicity resulted in seven Congressmen switching their votes, but failed to stop the Pan Am subsidy which was adopted by a secret 14 to 8 vote. Because of the bad publicity, the Congressmen took the precaution of doctoring up the bill with amendments, so it wouldn't resemble the original Pan Am bill too closely. But beneath the fancy language, it still means $17,000,000 to Pan American Airways. The bill pretends to separate air mail pay from government subsidy, but instead of basing mail pay on the cost plus a reasonable profit, the bill pegs the mail carrying charges at an inflated, arbitrary rate. Result is that Pan Am would draw an extra $17,000,-000 a year, and the public would be deceived into thinking this was IN ANAHEIM we've seen some of the symptoms of the attack. A small group, fortified with material from a national pressure group, has denounced a textbook used in the public school by... Using vague insinuations, such as our public schools use books and procedures which are "socialist," "subversive," "godless," "progressive," "don't adhere to the Golden Rule," etc. By use of these vague epithets, fees of the public schools trade on the legitimate fears of Anaheim parents who begin to wonder if things are wrong in the school system. The attackers usually make the most of the time when a school official's contract is about to be renewed, a school bond election has been set, or the schools face expansion because of an overload of students. That is the situation in Anaheim. DAVID HULBURD, who wrote the book accepted as the true story of Pasadena's ousted school superinterident ("This Happened in Pasadena"), points out the pattern used by self-annointed critics of the schools. Hulburd says: "The Zoll pattern is the same as the Pasadena pattern, the Zoll attack on education is the same And the strategy Mr. Zoll applauds so vigorously is the strategy that was followed in Pasadena, the formation of a self-appointed school committee, without real community backing, more destructive than constructive in its approach; a flood of material to the press denouncing the system as it stands; the welcome into its fold of all dissatisfied parents, of superpatriots and of ambitious, frustrated individuals; mass meetings and public forums where only their views, and not opposing views, are aired; the repetition over and over again of hearsay, half-truths and educational clichés." "In these uneasy days," says Mr. Hulburd, "honest, wellmeaning citizens often are vulnerable to the campaigns of all sorts of infiltrating minority pressure groups. "Unless these citizens learn to recognize such dangers and awaken to what free public school education should mean to them and to their children, many of them will swallow all too willingly—hook, line and sinker—the kind of bait sold by propagandists like Zoll." That is the pattern of attack. Anaheimers, working together, can overcome it. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago June 1877 A Fine silk handkerchief was taken from the pocket of a visitor to the Tivoli Gardens on the occasion of the Fireman's picnic, and a common handkerchief substituted, bearing the initials A. H. The joke having been carried far enough, the owner of the silk "wipe" wants it returned as it was a present to him. If this is not done exposure of the offender and so on. "And the strategy Mr. Zoll applauds so vigorously is the strategy that was followed in Pasadena, the formation of a self-appointed school committee, without real community backing, more destructive than constructive in its approach; a flood of material to the press denouncing the system as it stands; the welcome into its fold of all dissatisfied parents, of superpatriots and of ambitious, frustrated individuals; mass meetings and public forums where only their views, and not opposing views, are aired; the repetition over and over again of hearsay, half-truths and educational clichés." "Unless these citizens learn to recognize such dangers and awaken to what free public school education should mean to them and to their children, many of them will swallow all too willingly—hook, line and sinker—the kind of bait sold by propagandists like Zoll." That is the pattern of attack. Anaheimers, working together, can overcome it. THE SECRET VOTE — Chairman Robert Crosser, Ohio Democrat, was so concerned over the committee's earlier bad publicity received in this column, that he issued a strict warning against leaking out the secret vote. Nevertheless, here is how each member voted: Those for Pan Am were: Democrats—Priest of Tennessee, Harris of Arkansas, Rogers of Florida, Stanley of Virginia, and Roberts of Alabama; Republicans—Hinshaw of California, Hall of New York, O'Hara of Minnesota, Hale of Maine, Doliver of Iowa, Bennett of Michigan, Hoffman of Illinois, Chenoweth of Colorado, and Beamer of Indiana. Those voting against Pan Am were: Democrats—Kiein of New York, Granahan of Pennsylvania, Williams of Mississippi, Thornberry of Texas, Heller of New York, and Moulder'of Missouri; plus two Republicans. Wolverton of June 1877 A Fine silk handkerchief was taken from the pocket of a visitor to the Tivoli Gardens on the occasion of the Fireman's picnic, and a common handkerchief substituted, bearing the initials A. H. The joke having been carried far enough, the owner of the silk "wipe" wants it returned as it was a present to him. If this is not done, exposure of the offending party will follow. Early yesterday morning, while the tapers in the Catholic cathedral in Los Angeles, were lighted, the decorations on the altar were accidentally set on fire. The fire spread and destroyed a large and valuable oil painting, and injured some other articles near the altar. The fire was subdued without an alarm. The Mother of Bishop Kip, of the Episcopal diocese, died recently in New York, aged 93 years. We received a telegram which says: "Mr. Hahn and wife of Anaheim, who were returning from Europe were on the "City of San Francisco," when that vessel went down. They lost over $3000 worth of rare presents bought for friends at home. The Mr. Hahn alluded to in the dispatch was a resident of Anaheim 10 years ago, and owned the vineyard now belonging to Mr. T. A. Korn." Although graffhoppers are becoming quite numerous in the surrounding country, the farmers feel no alarm. The "critters" are not advanced to be injured by their attacks. 50 Years Ago June 1902 County Clerk Beckett has appointed the following deputy registration clerks for the purpose of enrolling the voters for the new great register: Anaheim, Joseph Helmsen, Frank Shanley; Buena Park: Dr. Hasson, George Warren; Fullerton: E. R. Amerige; Placentia: M. H. Dunn; Olive: B. C. Barker; Orange: Harry Upham, A. Peeler; Tustin: J. D. Thomas; San Juan: John D. Foster; Santa Ana: Ed Smithwick, J. M. Chrisman, E. P. Frazer; West Anaheim: J. W. Duckworth. Harry S. Tubbs, the popular young druggist of Santa Ana and Miss Ida Allen of Tustin were married at the home of the bride's parents last week. 25 Years Ago June 1927 The young Ladies Institute held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening at St. Boniface social hall when the annual election of officers took place. Miss Nell Robertson of Placentia was chosen as president. Mrs. Mae La Veek, past president. Miss Lucille Sidman, first vice-president; Miss Beryl Kennedy, second vice-president; Miss Marcella Webber, recording secretary; Miss Olga Pelzer, treasurer. Other officers: Miss Lorena Poierier, Miss Katherine Huarte, Miss Naomi Nenno, Miss Agatha Bushman, Miss Geraldine Dolan, Miss Alice Teevan, Mrs. Agnes Stilwell, Mrs. Opal Rimpau. WILL TRUMAN CHANGE? Despite his repeated and vigorous denials that he could be drafted to run again, administration Democrats still have hopes that President Truman may change his mind. Latest to sound out the President was able Congressman George Miller of California, who went to the White House last week to seek Truman's support for construction of an urgently needed and long-delayed bridge to supplement the old San Francisco-Oakland bridge over San Francisco bay. Civil defense officials have strongly advocated a second bridge THE ONLY GERM WARFARE WE'RE INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL SELF RESPECT THE GERM OF LIBERTY THE GERM OF PEACE THE GERM OF FREEDOM TV-RADIOLOGIC TV-RADIOLOGIC 'Singing Newsboy' Revives Some Old-Time Hit Tunes for NBC-TV By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD.—Benny Strong, who at the age of 13 was known as the "Singing Newsboy," and now the man who specializes in singing the old songs, made his West Coast debut last week with his popular entertaining dance orchestra at the Palladium. Benny, knowing the value of entertainment features such as comedy, ensemble singing and novelty numbers in a modern dance program, makes sure that his own organization provides this type of variety. As a featured girl singer, Benny brought with him the petite Lola Amche, along with the male voice of Lenny Carson. At the age of 13, Strong made an appearance at a political rally in his home town, Chicago, which gave him the opportunity to be heard by a member of Irving Berlin's music publishing firm, and the result was Benny's start on his musical career. He was given a job at $15 a week, billed as the "Singing Newsboy." Such music world personalities as Little Jack Little, Dave Rose, Paul Ash, and Kay Kyser have figured in Strong's career, with Kay Kyser giving him the encouragement to become a bandleader. During the preceding years, Benny finished his schooling and studied drums, dramatics and tap dancing. His first engagement as a bandleader was at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky., which lasted three years. It was during this time that he discovered the popular appeal of old songs to be sufficiency cause him to make them his musical trade mark and become known as "The Man Who Sings the Old Songs." Among old-time melodies revived and recorded by Benny are "Stumbling," "Baby Face," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Mary Lou," etc. It was only natural that he would sing for a major recording company, and this materialized when Capitol Records signed him, paying Tower Records $10,000 for their old master discs. Strong's variety type of presentation was regarded so highly, that the N.B.C-owned TV station here, KNBH, now presents a weekly half-hour remote broadcast. DOWN TV-RADIO ROW ... And here is the story of another potential financier, Donald Lapton of Hollywood. Don is in the lawncutting business... wanting to increase his scope he applied to a banking company for a loan to buy a power mower... he not only got the loan but has achieved nation-wide publicity. In recognition of his spirit of representative Free American Enterprise his story has been filmed and will be shown tonight on "Industry on Parade" from KNBH (4) at 10:45. "TELE-TIPS ... A new musical variety series bows in on KNXT (2) at 7:30 Titled 'Holiday in Paris' it is femceed by Dolores Gray who takes us on a tour of that beautiful city with stopovers at their famous night clubs Lotte Goslar, famously named. PALM SPRINGS—This is aptly named. They will off anything they can do tourist, and every time you your wallet they spring at Most people don't know this is the best time of the here. The humidity seems just about right. Life is simple here. To find the community, apparently you need is a couple of fashions and $450,000. One almost to be an intruder to the community in a 1948 mobile with total financial hanging precariously at the mark. There seems to be no place reason for Palm Springs. Basically, it is just a collage of rich, air-conditioned homes in the desert. Hovering to the edge of the town are the San Jacinto mountains, a rugged pile absorbs heat during the day radiates it during the night; the east from all appear there is nothing. A local real estate said Chicago was out there where, but somehow, this doubtful. There is a nine-room here on the fringe of the town on an 85x200 lot, which the willing to sacrifice for $133 There hasn't been a real man starve to death here in 1948. All things are handled here big figures. A can of woo beer, for instance, costs 22 cents. According to the landlord this glorified lean-to for we have paid $10 for a new car against Pan Am crats—Klein of Newhan of Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Thornber-Heller of New York, of Missouri; plusicans Wolverton of Crosser didn't vote that the chairman to cast his ballot only title. On less ticklish ever, Crosser hasn't voted in the past. An assistant who got cold Guire of Connecticut, committee room five were the roll call. Both McGuire have admitted that they have been pressure from the bosses back home to Pan Am. Human Change?—appealed and vigorous he could be drafted administration Democrat hope that President may change his ground out the Presidable Congressman of California, who White House last Truman's support of an urgently long-delayed bridge to the old San Francisco over San Francisco house officials have created a second bridge as a defense measure, in case the San Francisco-Oakland span is ever knocked out, but a local squabble over the proposed location has held it up. However, Truman assured Congressmen Miller, Frank Havener, and Jack Anderson of California that he would direct the Army engineers to make an immediate study and report back to him how soon construction (partly with federal funds) could get under way. As his callers were leaving, Miller remarked: "Congressman Havener and myself are Democrats and I think I speak for both of us when I say that I wish you would remain here in the White House another four years. With your help, I'm sure we'd have the bridge." "Thank you, George," replied Truman, flashing his whistle-stop smile. "It's comforting to hear that kind of talk instead of the line my opponents are using, that they are glad the old codger is going to get out." Republican Congressman Anderson, who had his car cocked for some inside scuttlebutt on the Democrats, seemed slightly let down. TELE-TIPS... A new musical variety series bows in on KNXT (2) at 7:30 Titled "Holiday in Paris" It is femceed by Dolores Gray who takes us on a tour of that beautiful city with stopovers at their famous night clubs Lotte Goslar, famous pantomimist of the Turnabout theater is Ina Ray Hutton's guest tonight at 9 on KTLA (5)... It's graduation night for the Arthur Murray students... If you want to see how the dancers dance, watch this remote on KTTV (11) at 10... Tonight is the night for the selection of the top winner on Ted Mack's "AmateTur Hour" coming to you on KNBH (4) at 10. A special film made in Italy, which shows now American knowhow has improved the workers lot in that country, premieres od "Strength for a Free World" on KECA (7) at 10:30. DIAL-LITES... A special N.B.C. program "Convention City" designed to acquaint you with the background and preparation for the Republican and Democratic meetings to be held in Chicago, will come to you from that city on KFI at 7:35... Four well known journalists will discuss "What Are the Real Campaign Issues?" on "America's Town Meeting" aired on KECA at 8... "You and the World" which this week also concentrates on the Chicago conventions is heard at the earlier time 8:15, for the entire week on KNX... Away from Chicago and on to Wichita, Kan, where the chief of detectives re- HEAT BOOMS LEMONS Greatly stimulated by the word-breaking heat wave we scorched most of the nation throughout the week, the California lemon market continue advance. Sales showed a substantial drop of approximately 80 cars among 20 weeks and prices about 20 cents to bring the average up over the $8 per level. Receives an award of merit on its official Detective" program on KNF at 9:30. Copyright, 1862, by Universal Publishing Company. Life With a Broadway Kid Star Can Be Trying, Bob Thomas Finds By BOB THOMAS DENVER (UP)—There is a girl here I have known since her birth, and she was so small then that her mother now tells her, "I could put you in a teacup the day you were born." But now she is a tall, pretty, dark-haired young lady who has reached the tremulous teens. What is it like to be a teenager? I asked her. "I'll tell you—if you won't use my real name," she said. "What shall I call you, dear?" "Call me June Badger—that is my favorite imaginary name. I used to dream my name was June Badger, and that I would grow up and marry a man named Harry Pearson. "All, right, June," I said. "Is it fun to be a teenager?" "I should say not," she said firmly. "There are millions of problems. Grownups look back and think they would like to be in their teens again. But they forget all the problems." "WHAT IS THE biggest problem?" "Boys," she said flatly. "The ones our age that we'd like to date prefer to date older girls. We don't have as much poise and aren't as good dancers." "What does a teenager want most?" I asked. "To be popular," said June. "And you know what the real secret of success in this world is? It's to have plenty of friends." "Of course, there are all kinds of HOLLYWOOD UP—"Brandon, do you know your lines for the next scene?" "I don't know and I don't care." And with that, Brandon de Wilde, nine-year-old Broadway star, hopped on a bicycle and sped away from the movie set. But he soon returned and went through a flawless rehearsal for the film version of "Member of the Wedding." He is starring with the two performers who appeared with him in the play—Julie Harris and Ethel Waters. This sort of caper is exasperating to the boy actor's father, Frederic de Wilde, who shares with his wife the responsibility of keeping Brandon in hand during working hours. "He leads us a merry chase," admitted the father, himself an actor and stage manager. "But Brandon is no more trouble than any boy his age. It's an age when they like to raise a little calm." de Wilde told me about their unique family life. All three are in show business, and so far the whole family has managed to work in Brandon's plays, which have been "Member of the Wedding" and "Mrs. McThing." The father has functioned as stage manager, and the mother as understudy. "WHEN HE'S in a show, Brandon gets to bed at midnight," de "Boys," she said flatly. "The ones our age that we'd like to date prefer to date older girls. We don't have as much poise and aren't as good dancers." "What does a teen-ager want most?" I asked. "To be popular," said June. "And you know what the real secret of success in this world is? It's to have plenty of friends." "Of course, there are all kinds of ways to be popular. But it is very unwantful to be too smart—to be called a brain. That's definitely discout." A teen-ager has to keep up on his slang. At the moment something that used to be known as the cat's whiskers is now called "sly, really neat, the real George, or deadly boo." But nobody says 'turn blue' anymore," said June. "That is very dull. I hate that glop." "What is Glop?" "Glop means stuff—naturally," said June. "What else could it mean?" HOW ABOUT parents? Are they much of a problem? "Teen-agers worry a great deal about their parents," said June, "especially if the parents spend too much time on social activities away from the home. "Parents don't understand you too well sometimes. They don't realize their children should be allowed to do what other children their age do—that teen-agers want to be part of a group. "And parents also are often difficult about clothes. They think they know how their children should be dressed, but they don't. "I know one boy who is unpopular because he wears corduroy pants instead of blue jeans, like the other kids. Of course, his personality isn't so hot either." June also brought up the fact many parents don't realize the importance of telephones to teenagers. "They should get the children separate telephones," she suggested. WHEN I ASKED what she wanted most out of life, she said: "WHEN HE'S in a show. Brandon gets to bed at midnight," de Wilde remarked. "He rises at 11, so he has a normal amount of sleep. He spends an hour with a tutor to make up the school he has missed in the morning. Then he goes to regular school in the afternoon. "He has his afternoon play, like any child. We have dinner and then leave our Long Island Home at seven and drive to the theater." He added that he and his wife have striven to keep Brandon a normal boy. "That's why we send him to public school," the father explained. "I didn't want him to go to a professional school, where the kids compare each other's salaries. Acting is just fun to Brandon. Why, for the first year, he didn't even know he got paid for it. His understudy let the information slip one day." "Likewise, we don't allow Brandon to read anything about himself in the paper. We don't even let him see his picture in the papers, except for caricatures, which he likes. Our main trouble is with other people who tell him how good he is. We try to discourage that, but it's not always possible." Brandon became an actor by accident. A friend of the de Wildes was looking for a young boy to play in "Member of the Wedding." She was having scant success and asked if Brandon could try out for it. At first his parents declined, knowing what brats child actors can become. But they relented, and Brandon was an instant success. THE BOY learns his parts from his parents. They explain the plot situation to him and have him on the fringe of the town, in 85x200 lot, which they are going to sacrifice for $135,000. he hasn't been a real estate starve to death here since all things are handled here in figures. A can of western for instance, costs 22 cents. according to the landlord of glorified lean-to for which have paid $10 for a night's er, this is the best time to to Palm Springs. It is poply supposed that the winter thats are best, but he says June early July offer the most portable climate. Palm Springs is proud of its swimming pools and 850 pace stations. You can get gasfor 28 cents a gallon if you buy your spare tire. The local denizens swim with glasses on, and I saw with own eyes a stunning young head fill up a Wellington pipe start puffing on it. It does it! We leave tomorrally stimulated by the recreating heat wave which used most of the nation hourthe week, the Calilemon market continued to cee. Is showed a substantial gain approximately 80 cars over of last week and prices rose 20 cents to bring the Lo.b. ge up over the $8 per box an award of merit on "OfDetective" program on KHJ O. right, 1952, by Universal Radio and TV Features Syndicate WHEN I ASKED what she wanted most out of life, she said: "Happiness. I can cook and sew and I want to get married and have five or six children — all boys. I don't think girls would be much fun to raise. And besides having a family I would like to do civic and patriotic things to help others." I asked June what she thought was most wrong with the world, and this was her answer: "People don't think about other people enough or try to understand them. They are too selfish, and think too much of themselves." June isn't quite 14 yet. I am sure in time she will find and marry her Harry Pearson. And I am also sure that if most teenagers are as sternly honest as she is—well, they are a wonderful race of people, for all their many, many problems. Local Navy Man Among Returning Naval Squadron Returning aboard the carrier Valley Forge on July 3 is William R. Measecar, aviation machinist's mate, third class, USN, Anaheim, a member of Fighter Squadron Fifty-Two. On board are the planes and men of Air Task Group One, boy to play in "Member of the Wedding." She was having scant success and asked if Brandon could try out for it. At first his parents declined, knowing what brats child actors can become. But they relented, and Brandon was an instant success. THE BOY learns his parts from his parents. They explain the plot situation to him and have him say his lines in his own words. They correct him until the lines are perfect. Once he has learned his role, he sticks to that version and rarely does he ever fluff a line. Brandon is a unique star in that his career as a boy actor has only three years to go. "He'll quit when he's 12," his father said with finality. "By that time, he'll have enough in the bank to see him through prep school, college and a few years afterwards. If he wants to be an actor after he grows up, that's up to him. But he's not going to be able to say to us: 'you got me into this.'" which includes two NAS San Diego "Panther" jet squadrons, VF-111 and VF-52, make up the lethal striking force of ATG-1. Two years ago to the day, July 3, 1950, the Valley Forge appeared on the combat line to launch the first Navy air attacks against the North Koreans. VF-52, then a member of Carrier Air Group Five, was aboard the Valley Forge at that time. When her sleek F9F "Panthers" were launched, it marked the first jet combat strike in Naval aviation history. For Health, Eat California Fruit