anaheim-gazette 1952-07-09

Crime's Cost Next to cutting taxes. Americans would probably best like to cut the cost of crime. Two criminals in the county recently saved the cost of prosecutions—read it in "County Comment," Page 4. VOLUME LXXXI Anaheim's FIRST Newspaper AN By-Monthly Utility Billing For Economy Studied by Council With economy in the operation of the city in mind, Anaheim city councilmen last night discussed the possibility of changing utilities billing from monthly to bi-monthly basis. An immediate saving of $4300 annually was cited as one reason for the move, and it was pointed out that other cumulative savings would increase that amount substantially. Hoover Belies 77 Years in Strong Convention Talk CHICAGO. (AP)—Aging Herbert Hoover bade farewell to Republican convention delegates last night with a plea to rip away the Democrats' "plush curtain" at home and salvage "lost states-manhip" abroad. Hoover, the only living ex-President and the last Republican to hold that office, attacked the Democratic administration with a vigor that belled his 77 years. His calm statements at the outset and at the end of his speech—that he did not expect to address another GOP convention because of "the inexorable course of nature"—were met with roared "no's." City Administrator Keith Murdoch pointed out that the labor of billing. $80 per month of postage, and printing and other costs would be substantially reduced. In addition, he said, the change-over would probably put off the immediate necessity of purchasing another $3500 billing machine and the hiring of an operator to run it. Utilities consumers served by the city are rapidly approaching the 10,000 mark, according to Murdoch, and, on a monthly billing system, another meter reader may be needed. This need would be put off by the switch, he pointed out. Los Angeles, Pasadena and Lodi are three cities with both water and power distribution systems which bill on a bi-monthly basis. Many other citeis with single utilities also use the system. BOX SCORE CHICAGO. (AP) — Here box score in the Republican gate contests, decided identically so far by the national com­and the credentials com­mence except for Louisiana. ProTaft Elsen Florida 18 Georgia 17 Kansas — Mississippi 5 Missouri — Puerto Rico 3 Louisiana 3 Total 45 UN Troops Attack Stubborn Hilltop Commie Positi­tion SEOUL, Korea. (AP) — U.N troops today drove North Korean Communists trenched on a ridge at the east end of the Korean battle line lost a key hill to counter-attacking Chinese in the center. The U.S. Eighth Army rep­allied infantrymen in the killed 42 Reds and wounded others in an action that war­d Hoover, the only living ex-President and the last Republican to hold that office, attacked the Democratic administration with a vigor that belied his 77 years. His calm statements at the outset and at the end of his speech—that he did not expect to address another GOP convention because of "the inexorable course of nature"—were met with roared "no's." He mentioned neither of the top contenders for Republican presidential nomination. But his firmly-worded viewpoint on foreign policy hewed close to that of Ohio's Sen. Robert A. Taft and collided, roughly at points, with that of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. "A phantom army" was the tag Hoover applied to the divisions a-building in the Allied defense program launched under Eisenhower's leadership. Hoover called for a powerful air force to "restore the advantage of military initiative to us"—a frequent Taft thesis. "I do not propose that we retreat into our shell like a turtle," Hoover said. "I do propose the deadly reprisal strategy of a rattlesnake." Early Manager Of Local Penney Store Dies Robert L. Menasco, 72, a resident of Anaheim for 14 years and native of Texas, died in Orange yesterday. He made his home at 302 E. South st. In 1929, Mr. Menasco came to Fullerton and established the Three Rule department store chain, which he operated from 1929 to 1934. He was one of the first managers of the local J. C. Penny co. store. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite of Anaheim; two sons, Tom and David, both of Anaheim; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jaycox of Balboa Island; Betty, Sue and Judy Menasco, all of Anaheim, and two grandchildren. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held in the Chapel of the 10,000 mark, according to Murdoch, and, on a monthly billing system, another meter reader may be needed. This need would be put off by the switch, he pointed out. Los Angeles, Pasadena and Lodi are three cities with both water and power distribution systems which bill on a bi-monthly basis. Many other citeis with single utilities also use the system. THE COUNCIL agreed last night to purchase, for $1293 plus tax, Edison Co. facilities on E. Santa Ana st., which serve four homes. The facilities will be rebuilt in cooperation with the Pacific Telephone Co. and expanded to take care of proposed new developments in the area. COUNCILMEN upheld a planning commission recommendation that zoning on E. Center st. from East st. to Placentia ave. remain R-A (residential agricultural) instead of C-2 as requested. Instead, the council felt that piecemeal consideration of parcels in the strip for C-2 zoning would be preferable as developments are proposed. PLANNING commission recommendation that the heliport be relocated in the old city dump area at Placentia ave. and Vermont st. was approved by the council and Los Angeles Airways, which operates the helicopter line, was ordered informed of the offer of the site. RECLASSIFICATION of an area along Romneya dr., around the west ends of Victor and Julianna sts. to the city limits, from R-A to R-3, was approved by the council with the exception of a small area, which remains in the R-2 classification. North Sabina st., between (Continued on Page 8) SEOUL, Korea. (AP) — Nations troops today drove North Korean Communists trenched on a ridge at the east end of the Korean battle line lost a key hill to counter-attacking Chinese in the center. The U.S. Eighth Army repelled infantrymen in the killed 42 Reds and wounded others in an action that was under way at 3 p.m. (1 a.m.M). Steep slopes slowed the advance but troops moving from two directions were retreated only 50 yards apart. Between 350 and 400 Chin-in hand to hand fighting ruined a hill U.N. troops wreasted from them 24 earlier. The hill, in the Pukhan valley, was captured by troops 24 hours before. Counsist casualties in the count-tack were not estimated, but fighting for the hill yesterday Chinese were killed. The U.S. Fifth Air Force its planes today destroyed troop and supply bunkers, aged two others, destroyed enemy personnel shelters, buildings, two Red machine positions and inflicted 15 casualties. Citrus Market California oranges were lost SUNKIST—First Grade—126s 8.97; 150s 7.86; 176s 200s 6.17; 220s 5.52; 252s 288s 5.32; 344s 5.28. CHOICE—Second Grade—126s 6.69; 150s 6.36; 176s 200s 5.05; 220s 4.66; 252s 288s 4.56. Local Market Grapefruit slightly strong Ariz. pckd fey large, slippery others; oranges and lemons steady, prices unchanged. Retail Merchants Take Up Shopping Center Gauntlet Taking cognizance of the threat to the downtown district posed by proposed new neighborhood shopping centers, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce's Retail division will take up the challenge through a unified sales promotion program to be presented to the membership tomorrow morning at their regular meeting in Dorothy-Wade cafe at 7:30 a.m. The executive committee, headed by Division Chairman Walter Swanberger, will present the program, which will include promotions for the whole of the coming year. Christmas, Halloween, Green Tag, Dollar Days, Fall Opening and Back to School promotion plans will be presented. CAN THIS BE JULY?—Although the calendar read July 7, snow fell thickly enough in Laramie yesterday to spread a light canopy of white over automobiles, streets and rooftops. Bateman Eilsbeck of Laramie holds a calendar to show this photo of his car wasn't though appl 165 feet abo northern C wave in th NAHEIM GAZETE papar ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1952 BOX SCORE CHICAGO. (UP) — Here is the score in the Republican delegate contests, decided identically far by the national committee in the credentials committee, except for Louisiana. Pro-Taft Eisenhower Rida 18 — Argia 17 — Lasas — 1 Missippi 5 — Sourii — 1 Porto Rico 3 — Irisiana 3 — Al 45 — 15 Taft Forces Give Louisiana Delegation Compromise Over Texas Delegation May Follow Asserts Committeeman CONVENTION HALL, Chicago. (UP)—A surprise strategy move by Sen. Robert A. Taft today cut the firepower of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's delegate-scandal charges in their GOP nomination battle. Shortly before the third day's session of the torrid 25th Republican convention began, the Taft-dominated credentials committee voted unanimously to seat a heavily pro-Eisenhower delegation from Louisiana. TV-RADIO'LOG TONIGHT'S TELEVISION: KNBH, 5 p.m.; KNXT, 6 p.m.; KNBH, KTLA, KECA, KFMB, 8:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY RADIO: Approximately same as Tuesday's schedule. THURSDAY TELEVISION: KNXT, 7:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA, 12:30 a.m.; KNXT, 1:30 a.m.; KECA, KFMB, 9:30 a.m.; KTLA，12：30a.M；KNXT，1：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12：30a.M；KNCA，KFMB，9：30a.M；KTLA，12： US Looks Askance At Political Commissar Setup WASHINGTON. (AP) — The United States reportedly is cool to a British suggestion that a team of political advisers be named to assist Gen. Mark Clark, supreme United Nations commander in Korea. The state department is said to be against creating any formal new advisory group in the Far East theater at this time. But top American officials told a reporter today they are considering closer liaison between Clark and the American ambassadors in Japan and Korea, as a means of preventing military decisions that could result in world-wide political repercussions. Informed diplomatic officials said Britain's minister of state, Selwyn Lloyd, suggested the idea of a political guidance team when he talked with Secretary Acheson here several weeks ago. Lloyd reported argued such a group, on which Britain would be represented, would make sure Clark and top American military leaders in Korea realized the full international implications of military decisions they might make. THE CONVENTION itself, in effect marking time while the committee readies its report, got its decision underway with only a scattering of delegates, and very few spectators present. A lead-off speaker, Pennsylvania's Gov. John S. Fine, called on the Republicans to unite and to "turn the Democrats out and save America." Many of the delegations held caucuses before the convention session. The 70-member California delegation voted 57 to 8 to support the pro-Eisenhower position on the contest over the Georgia delegation. The action at an open caucus came as the first possible indication of the leanings of the big Eisenhower delegation from Louisiana. The action, giving Eisenhower a net gain of 11 votes, punched a hole in the three-state lineup of Georgia, Louisiana and Texas contests that the general's backers had planned to carry to the convention floor for a showdown vote on delegate contests that might go a long way toward indicating the nominee. If it were followed by a further compromise on the disputed Texas delegation, it would leave the Eisenhower backers in a weakened position to push their floor fight. Chairman Ross Rizley of the credentials committee said today "there is talk of a compromise" over the 38 Texas delegates. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., of Massachusetts, Eisenhower's campaign manager, said the battle would go on despite the Taft concession in Louisiana. If it takes place, the struggle would come to a head on the seating of a 17-vote pro-Taft delegation from Georgia, approved by a 60 to 21 vote of the credentials group yesterday. With the Louisiana decision, the credentials committee, working in the downtown Congress hotel, took up the 38 disputed Texas seats. FIRST CONVENTION HOOVER—The coalition's first demonstration off by appearances Herbert Hoover bids Hoover raises his Steel Strike Stranglehold Cripples RRs PITTSBURGH. (AP) Nearly 50,000 railroads been furloughed since began June 2. They're 422,405 workers in all tries off the job because steel strike. The Pennsylvania which laid of 10,000 says it is being forced "several thousand" workers. A spokesman declares strike is having serious effect on traffic * is cutting off shipments many concerns which will steel for their own purpose. The same situation on many other railroads out the country. Many only passengers, mail, perishables as the procedure durable goods is curtailled of the steel strike. Local Market pefruit slightly stronger pckd fcy large, slightly local pckd fcy all sizes, about others; oranges and lemons, prices unchanged. Lloyd reported argued such a group, on which Britain would be represented, would make sure Clark and top American military leaders in Korea realized the full international implications of military decisions they might make. Many of the delegations held caucuses before the convention session. The 70-member California delegation voted 57 to 8 to support the pro-Eisenhower position on the contest over the Georgia delegation. The action at an open caucus came as the first possible indication of the leanings of the big bloc toward General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the event that its pledged choice, Governor Earl Warren, drops out of the running for the presidential nomination. However, Senator William F. Knowland, the delegation chairman, urged reporters not to construe the vote on a political basis. He said the issue was being decided on the facts and had no connection with the battle over contested delegates between Eisenhower and Taft. By the maneuver on Louisiana, Taft forces evidently hoped (1) to put themselves in the favored position of supporting the traditionally unbroken acceptance by GOP conventions of credentials committee's reports and (2) to counter "steamroller" charges made by the Eisenhower faction. GANAHL LICENSE ISSUED SACRAMENTO. (CNS) — The contractors state license board today announced that Ernest Ganahl Lumber co., of Anaheim, 501 E. Center st., has qualified for a cabinet and mill work contractors license. The license will be issued in 20 days unless written protest is filed. Minimum Wage Women and O SAN FRANCISCO. ornia's new minimum wage will creased from 65 cents to effective Aug. 1, Paul Berg, director of industries, announced today. The higher rate is now minimum wage orderly enacted by the industry commission. The orders regulate wages, maximum hours and conditions for workers in all industries except agriculture, mestic service in private holds. Scharrenberg said he which apply to employers the manufacturing and cantile industries have bined and are contained industrial welfare commerder, number 152. He listed the most changes in this order as 1—The minimum wage creased to 75 cents per hour 65 cents; provision is my 60-cent rate which may to a limited number of and also to a limited minors. 2—Women executives CALIFORNIA STATE MARY Weather S. Calif.—mostly clear tonight and Thursday, some variable high cloudiness over mountains, local night and morning fog and low clouds on coast. Slightly warmer afternoons coastal section. Give Disputed 11-Vote Negation to Eisenhower FIRST CONVENTION PARADE GREETS FIRST CONVENTION PARADE GREETS HOOVER—The current Republican convention's first demonstration parade was touched off by appearance of former President Herbert Hoover before the delegates. Here, Hoover raises his hand to greet delegates crowding before the rostrum with their state banners. Behind him are Walter Hallahan (left), temporary chairman of the convention, and GOP national chairman Guy Gabrielson. Steel Strike Stranglehold Cripples RRs PITTSBURGH. (AP)—Additional layoffs in the railroad industry loomed today as the result of the nationwide strike of 600,000 CIO United Steelworkers. Nearly 50,000 railroaders have been furloughed since the strike began June 2. They're part of the 422,405 workers in allied industries off the job because of the steel strike. The Pennsylvania railroad, which laid of 10,000 men June 5, says it is being forced to furlough "several thousand" additional workers. A spokesman declared, "The strike is having serious progressive effect on traffic." Now it is cutting off shipments from many concerns which depend on steel for their own production." The same situation holds true on many other railroads throughout the country. Many are moving only passengers, mail, express and perishables as the production of durable goods is curtailed because of the steel strike. Back Stage Maneuvering for Dark Horse Candidate Continues Strong By DREW PEARSON CHICAGO. The most significant development of this convention has been the backstage maneuvering to nominate a candidate other than the two leading opponents—Taft and Eisenhower. The maneuvering comes from different groups: 1. Those who believe too much bitterness has been engendered between the Ike-Taff forces and that the Republican party in order to win must bury the hatchet with a compromise candidate. 2. A small group of devoted admirers of General MacArthur who are organizing frantically and efficiently to put him across despite his 72 years. 3. A larger group of Governor Warren followers who are not so active, but believe that if the patron saint of the Republican party wills it, the lightning may strike their man. Of these the most colorful are the long-shot MacArthur leaders. Though admitting they would have a tough time putting their man across—as the convention opened he had five pledged delegates—they are leaving nothing to chance. FIRST TELLTALE sign of the elaborate plans for a MacArthur boom was a crate of conncob pipes shipped in from Oklahoma. They were used together with the well-known MacArthur dark glasses in a parade on the cone. Minimum Wage Rate Per Hour for Women and Children Hiked 10 Cents SAN FRANCISCO. (F)—California's new minimum wage, for women and minors will be increased from 65 cents to 75 cents, effective Aug. 1, Paul Scharrenberg, director of industrial relations, announced today. The higher rate is contained in new minimum wage orders recently enacted by the industrial welfare commission. The orders regulate minimum wages, maximum hours and working conditions for women and minors in all industries in California except agriculture and domestic service in private households. Scharrenberg said regulations which apply to employers both in the manufacturing and the mercantile industries have been combined and are contained in one industrial welfare commission order, number 152. He listed the most important changes in this order as follows: 1—The minimum wage is increased to 75 cents per hour from 65 cents; provision is made for a 60-cent rate which may be paid to a limited number of learners and also to a limited number of minors. 2—Women executives will be exempt from jurisdiction of the order if they receive $350 or more per month. 3—The minimum time that may elapse between the end of an employee's work day and the beginning of the next day is 11 hours. The maximum eight hours of work permitted per day must be performed within a period of 13 hours. 4—When women or minors are required to report for work and are furnished less than half their usual day's work they must be paid for half the usual day's work at the employee's regular rate of pay: In no event may she be paid for less than two hours of work. 5—Time records must not only show the employee's in and out time, but also must record the meal period unless the firm has an established meal period during which operations cease. All starting and stopping times must be recorded at the time it occurs. 6—Employment of women and minors is limited to six days per week with exceptions for short hour workers. Previously, weekly hours were limited to a maximum of 48 without limiting the number of days. FIRST TELLTALE sign of the elaborate plans for a MacArthur boom was a crate of corncob pipes shipped in from Oklahoma. They were used together with the well-known MacArthur dark glasses, in a parade on the convention floor right after the man Harry Truman fired had delivered his keynote speech. Along with the corncob pipes came the delegate Fred Coogan of Sayre, Okla., with a speech all written to put MacArthur in nomination. He found, however, that Gov. John Fine of Pennsylvania had personally promised the general that he would make the nomination speech. Meanwhile a prominent one-time Democrat, H. L. Hunt of Dallas, Texas, reputed to be one of the wealthiest men in the world, opened up Chicago headquarters for MacArthur. He seems to have plenty of money to spend. MEANWHILE, TOO, the Taft people began to get worried about the MacArthur boomlet. They found themselves caught on the horns of their own MacArthur dilemma. It was the Taft group which originally wanted the general as keynote speaker, figuring that he would whip the convention into a white heat and arouse opposition to Eisenhower. The third compromise candidate, Governor Warren of California, one of the most attractive personalities at the convention.