anaheim-gazette 1952-07-18

ANAHEIM Daily GAZETTE Published afternoons, Monday through Friday, at 250 East Center, Anaheim, California. Phone Anaheim 2208. 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 or all the local news printed in this newspaper as well as all A.P. news dispatches. THEODORE B. KUGHEL MAN RESLER LEDNARD KREIDT NEIL STANLEY G.E. NELLEN GALAH REDULAND DON YOUNG (Ed note: For the past 16 years Democratic conventions have been offered the choice of only one candidate—Roosevelt or Truman. The Democratic convention opening next week, however, will witness a wide-open race between half a dozen candidates. Drew Pearson diagnoses them in a series of columns, today's being on Vice President Barkley.) WASHINGTON. — Before Vice President Barkley became an active candidate for president, his family discussed the matter and came up with varying opinions. One daughter, Mrs. Douglas MacArthur, whose husband is a nephew of the general, was emphatically opposed to having her father run. She feared it might shorten his life. tough reelection tight for Happy Chandler, FDR was miffed. And that flareup of Kentucky temper over taxes probably affected U.S. history more than any other senate speech in half a decade. BARKLEY'S HANDICAPS — There are some weak spots in Barkley's political armor which the Republicans would be sure to aim at if he got the nomination. One is the fact that his son worked for the Garssons, who with Congressman Andy May of Kentucky were convicted of defrauding the government on war cons tracts. Barkley's son was not involved. However, the Garssons unquestionably hired young Barkley to help get the inside track around Washintgon, and this would be played up by GOP campaigners in connection with the corruption issue. The Veep's son-in-law, Max Truitt, also might cause Barkley some embarrassment in a presidential race. Truitt has repre- Hal Boyle By HAL BOYLE NEW CORK. UP—Everybody loves a parade, but the one I best to watch is the one out the office at quitting time day. It is then the human part looks most human. And you tell something about each innermost by the way he starts the voyage home. The average worker will recognize at least some of the following standard office types: 1. The clock watcher — reluctant beaver has developed size 18 neck from raising head to study the clock. When hits 5:30 he is off like a springing deer. He couldn't get out the place faster if someone lingered "fire!" 2. The two hoary philoso-ers—one gets up and says, "other day, another dollar." At the other climbs to his feet and says, "Yeah, a million days-million dollars." They have been saying that every day for years, and neither has four burs in the bank. 3. The worried suburbanite he hauls out a timetable and stalk muttering. "If I stop off and have one for the road I can carry the 6:03 train. If I have two can snag the 6:21. If I have three, lemme see now, I can . . . 4. The fiddle-faddler — has been trying to look busy day without doing anything. Finally he quickly shoves a mass of papers in a drawer, and announces loudly, "Boy, what a work this has been! Finally got my desk clean, though." But th WASHINGTON. — Before Vice President Barkley became an active candidate for president, his family discussed the matter and came up with varying opinions. One daughter, Mrs. Douglas MacArthur, whose husband is a nephew of the general, was emphatically opposed to having her father run. She feared it might shorten his life. The other daughter, Mrs. Max Truitt, wanted her father to run, while the new Mrs. Barkley was also in favor of the Veep's throwing his hat in the ring. The candidate in question is 74 years old. And though General Eisenhower at the age of 61 is the oldest Republican ever nominated, and though the oldest president ever elected, William Henry Harrison, at the age of 68, died two months after taking office. It's an indisputable fact that the vice president is one of the most vigorous men in Washington. It is also an indisputable fact that, based upon faithful service to his party, Alben Barkley deserves reward. For years in the senate, Barkley watched his friends get promoted to the supreme court or to the cabinet while he patiently continued the thankless job of pushing the administration's bills through congress. When Jimmy Byrnes, then a senator, wanted appointment to the supreme court, Barkley went down to the White House to urge Jimmy for the job, even though he secretly coveted the place for himself. And as various colleagues — Hugo Black, Schwellenbach of Washington, Duffy of Wisconsin, Minton of Indiana, even a Republican, Burton of Ohio—were promoted to the courts or the cabinet, Barkley whimically complained: "I have lost so many senators to the courts that I feel lost myself." Probably Roosevelt would have rewarded Barkley had it not been for a bitter speech he made attacking the president for vetoing the 1944 tax bill. With the war at its peak, Roosevelt tracts. Barkley's son was not involved. However, the Garssons unquestionably hired young Barkley to help get the inside track around Washintgon, and this would be played up by GOP campaigners in connection with the corruption issue. The Veep's son-in-law, Max Truitt, also might cause Barkley some embarrassment in a presidential race. Truitt has represented the three top dictators outside Russia—Trujillo of the Dominican republic, Franco oi Spain and Argentina. For a man whose chief job before he married Barkley's daughter was counsel for the Missouri fish and game commission, this is really jumping up the lucrative legal ladder. Naturally, having an important father-in-law helped. Barkley's presidential promoters, in justifying his age as a candidate, point out that Winston Churchill is 78 while the Veep is only 74. However, they overlook the mounting tide of British criticism even inside Churchill's party that he step aside for a younger man, plus the fact that Secretary of State Acheson recently reported that Churchill's age was such that he could hardly follow a conversation. The vice president, however, continues to joke about an Egyptian fortuneteller at the pyramids near Cairo who predicted that he would live to be 103. "I gave him an extra $5," says the Veep, "and I don't want to let him down on that prediction." SUIT FILED Harry Lesley has filed suit in Superior court to foreclose a mechanical lien of $558.44 and costs against property of Honald R. Hartman and Norma I. Hartman at 1209 Havana place, Orange. The lien is based upon plastering, labor and materials, the complaint states. PROFIT NOT TAXABLE WASHINGTON (2) — Members of the Armed Forces who sell their homes—and make a profit on the deal—need not pay income tax on the profit if they invest one for the road I can call at 6:03 train. If I have two cars can snag the 6:21. If I have three, lemme see now, I can.... 4. The fiddle-faddler — he has been trying to look busy all day without doing anything. Finally he quickly shoves a mass of papers in a drawer, and announces loudly, "Boy, what a workout! This has been! Finally got me desk clean, though." But the only guy he's got rooled is the janitor. 5. The beat-the-gun artist — 5:25. This guy slips stealthily down to the water cooler. Then he swiftly sidles out the door, and runs down the fire exit so no one will see him catching the elevator. 6. The day dreamer — he sits there with glazed eyes until someone kindly shakes him and says, "Wake up, Homer, the order is over." 7. The femme fatale stenograhper—she has a heavy date, and since 2:30 she's been in the ladies room primping and putting on her cocktail party dress. When she emerges, a cloud of scent trails her, and for the next three days the filing cabinets smelt like a catalog of French perfumes. 8. The office wolf—he sees the stenographer, arises like a mesmerized puppy, and follows her out, hoping to ambush her in the elevator. 9. The boss—he comes out of his sanctum at 5:38, looks up at the clock in smug virtue; then shakes his head tiredly with an air of executive sacrifice. 10. The ambitious vassal—He closes his desk drawer with a loud bang, then races out in time to say breathlessly, "Gee, boss you're working late — again." What he means by this, of course is "look at me, boss; I worked late, too. You can count on good old loyal me everytime, boss." Well, there they are—the office pilgrims. Just getting out of the office each night takes more real acting ability and energy than John Barrymore ever put into "Hamlet." No wonder the tired businessman arrives home so worn out... of Ohio—were promoted to the courts or the cabinet, Barkley whimsically complained: "I have lost so many senators to the courts that I feel lost myself." Probably Roosevelt would have rewarded Barkley had it not been for a bitter speech he made attacking the president for vetoing the 1944 tax bill. With the war at its peak, Roosevelt had asked for a record tax bill. Congress gave him a watered down version instead, and Roosevelt vetoed it. Whereupon the Kentucky mountaineer that lurks in Alben Barkley's soul flared to the surface in a vitriolic denunciation of FDR, the man whose program he was supposed to uphold. Naturally, this played right into Republican hands. It also cooled relations between Barkley and FDR, perhaps prevented Barkley's becoming vice president in 1944. Instead, Harry Truman became vice president and American history became different. Roosevelt had secured Barkley's appointment as majority leader after a battle with Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi a battle between the southern conservative forces within the party and the New Deal. Barkley, a progressive, won out by a scant single vote. That vote was cast by Senator Dieterich of Illinois, who switched from Harrison to Barkley after FDR pressed Mayor Ed Kelly of Chicago chief controller of Dieterich's resection. Having secured Barkley's election as majority leader, and having campaigned the length of his career when Barkley faced a tough challenge. PROFIT NOT TAXABLE WASHINGTON (AP) — Members of the Armed Forces who sell their homes—and make a profit on the deal—need not pay income tax on the profit if they invest the money in a new home within four years. President Truman signed a bill yesterday authorizing this benefit. Three members of the championship West Virginia basketball team of 1942 were killed in action during World War II. WHO'S ZOO-ON THE HIGHWAY DON'T BE A SHEEPDOG. So sure you can see ahead. Keep your windows and windshield clear and your lights adjusted. Hal Boyle By HAL BOYLE NEW CORK. UP—Everybody a parade, but the one I like to watch is the one out of office at quitting time each then the human parade most human. And you can mething about each inmate way he starts the long home. average worker will recat least some of the folstandard office types: The clock watcher — this beaver has developed a neck from raising his to study the clock. When it 30 he is off like a springer. He couldn't get out of pace faster if someone holfire!" The two hoary philosophe gets up and says, "Anday, another dollar." And climbs to his feet and Yeah, a million days—a dollars." They have been that every day for 37 and neither has four bits bank. The worried suburbanite— out a timetable and starts ing, "If I stop off and for the road I can catch train. If I have two, I gong the 6:21. If I have me see now, I can . . ." The fiddle-faddler — he trying to look busy all without doing anything. Finquickly shoves a mass of a drawer, and announces "Boy, what a workout been! Finally got my mean, though." But the IF THAT ONE DIDN'T GET YOU- DEMOCRACY CONVENTION GOP CONVENTION IV-RADIOLOGIC Paul Weston Finds Rome’s Vendors Shrewd; Other Europeans Cordial By TOM E. DANSON HOLLYWOOD — Paul Weston, sitting opposite me during cocktails, ruefully admitted that fountain pen vendors in Rome were not a bit impressed by a Darl-mouth Phi Beta Kappa. One of the hucksters sold him what was purported to be one of America’s best-known pens for the bargain price of five dollars. A few minutes later, the price dropped to two for five dollars, as competitors caught the scent of that long American green. Otherwise, his wife, Jo Stafford, and he, spent an enjoyable and eventful 10 weeks in Europe, visiting England, France, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. He was deeply impressed with the job that American economic aid was doing to shore up Europe’s economy against communist pressure. He witnessed evidences of it on every hand and wonders why the American people are not more fully briefed on it in detail, rather than in terms of massive billions appropriated or spent. American entertainment stars are another source of good public relations for this country. Europeans are enormously enthusiastic about them, according to Weston. He had a special word of praise for the cordiality and courtesy of English fans. Interestingly enough, Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the “hottest” cities for American talent. TELE-TIPS ... The manufacture of one of the world’s simplest but most important tool is shown to televiewers on KTTV's (11) "Success Story" at 7 ... "The Champagne Shuffle," a tune written especially for the "Champagne Lady," Roberia Linn, will be sung by her on the Lawrence Welk show at 8 on KTLA (5) ... Alvino Rey, "the Man with the Talking Guitar," and his entire ensemble are heard in a remote telecast from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on KNBH (4) at 8:30 ... "Tale of Tomorrow" on KECA (7) at 9:30 surveys the possibility of another planet, Earth No. 2, which they name "The Duplicate" ... Tonight begins the elimination contest to select the Pacific Coast heavyweight champ. This feature which will run for eight weeks is seen on KLAC (13) at 10 ... Jimmy McHugh appears as a panelist on "Take My Advice" from KNXT (2) at 10:30. Money collected tonight on this show will go to the Jimmy McHugh Pollo Fund. DIAL-LITES ... Max Roby, whose news analysis has proven so popular with CBS listeners, returns to KNX at 6 for a half hour program titled "News on Actor Alan For Beginners By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD. (P)—was the victim of this he has failed to register plaint. The culprit was Akroff, character actor who turned to the screen after year absence. Using all he learned at the Moscowater, the actor stole a seat out from under the Ladd profile. But Ladd squawk. In fact, he a line to pad out Tamir. "Aren't you worried about that scene thefted from I asked Ladd when he exited the set. "Not at all," he replied. "Tamiroff can do stealing he wants to. If the picture better, that's with me." Ladd's attitude is not, ally altruistic. He was not a passing interest in which is one of those Nicaraguan things called "De gion." He'll take half of its profits and the other goes to the studio, Unternational. IT'S A SENTIMENTAL for Laddle-Boy. He got here and Gisele McKensie their talents for a delight gram on KFI at 7... craticle Majority Leader McCormick, is queried men on "Reporters Head on KHJ at 8... tion that almost ruins a American entertainment stars are another source of good public relations for this country. Europeans are enormously enthusiastic about them, according to Weston. He had a special word of praise for the cordiality and courtesy of English fans. Interestingly enough, Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the "hottest" cities for American talent. "American songs are very popular in England," Weston said, "but because of language barriers, they place farther down the list on the Continent. The one exception is Western Germany," he continued, "where German lyrics are adapted to American music and seem to somehow finish in a dead heat with the notes." Despite British austerity and the chronic Italian food problem, Paul stated that people seem to be reasonably well fed. Food is plentiful in France which still lacks industry. Top French capitalists have sent their money to Switzerland or South America. Having been burned in two wars with government securities, the French are doubly sensitive about their venture capital. DOWN RADIO ROW ... Another communication for Glasgow confirms the report that these Scottsmen are truly entertainment conscious. It was in this city that our own Jack Benny broke all records for attendance at the Empire Theater there. It is understandable how his type of humor has a great appeal for these people and they made it known when they gave him a standing ovation which lasted 18 minutes at the end of his first performance. Our actors are prov- YA GETTIN' WARMER, MISTERI!" IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anabeim Gasette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago June 1877 Yesterday a gentleman hung a thermometer in front of our office in the shade, and kept a record of the temperature. At 10 c'clock a.m. the mercury indicated 104, at 10:30, 107; at 12 noon 108 and at 2 p.m. 109. An accident happened to Mr. Knapke on Monday. As he was riding along Centre street, the horse turned suddenly, throwing him violently to the ground, and bruising him severely. He was immediately conveyed to the residence of Kroeger where he was attended by Dr. James Ellis. Mr. Strodthoff was prostrated by the heat on Sunday. He was immediately put under medical treatment and is now recovering. L'Avenir des Femmes criticises women as beings who delight in discomfort. They have invented, it says, dresses too scant for easy walking, long trains to be stepped upon, collars that do not admit the head to be turned, pockets too low to be reached by the hand, high heels that cause them to trip and big knots in their dresses that prevent them from sitting. Stoppenback is a public benefactor this hot weather. His bath house is thronged from morning until night. Baths at 15 cents suit the public taste and pockets. Mr. W. D. Morton of the Santa Ana Times was in town yesterday. 50 Years Ago June 1902 Petitions are being circulated in the districts of Garden Grove, Westminster, Alamitos and Bolsa asking for the formation of a new high school district. An election will probably be called to take the sense of the voters on the proposition. Orange county is coming to be quite an educational center. It is doubtful if any county in the state has better school facilities. The supervisors have been presented with a petition asking the establishment of a new voting precinct to be known as Olinda. The boundaries include the Santa Fe oil wells and extend west-erly to Brea canyon. There are 200 voters in the precinct. Mrs. J. W. Whann of Los Angeles visited several days in town during the week, the guest of Mrs. Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Konig on Wednesday, celebrated the thirty-third anniversary of their wedding. Many friends called to Actor Alan Ladd Advocates School For Beginners in Film Industry By BOB THOMAS HOLLYWOOD. (UP)—Alan Ladd was the victim of thievery, but he has failed to register a complaint. The culprit was Akim Tamiroff, character actor who has returned to the screen after a four-year absence. Using all the wiles he learned at the Moscow art theater, the actor stole a scene right out from under the handsome Ladd profile. But Ladd failed to squawk. In fact, he suggested a line to pad out Tamiroff's part. "Aren't you worried about having that scene thefted from you?" I asked Ladd when he exited from the set. "Not at all," he replied blandly. "Tamiroff can do all the stealing he wants to. If it makes the picture better, that's all right with me." Ladd's attitude is not completely altruistic. He was more than a passing interest in the film, which is one of those North African things called "Desert Legion." He'll take half of the picture's profits and the other half goes to the studio, Universal-International. IT'S A SENTIMENTAL return for Ladd-Boy. He got his screen acting start on the lot 'way back in 1933. "Universal had a fine program in those days," he explained. "The studio had talent hunts all over the country. They'd take kids out of college and bring them to the studio for the summer. The youngsters would have two months of extensive training and put on a show every week for the executives. We didn't get paid anything, but it was great experience." "I was picked because I had played Koko in 'The Mikado' at North Hollywood high school. At one of our shows old Carl Laemmle, the head of the studio, said: 'What's that boy saying? I can't hear him.'" The boy was me, and I was dropped after the two months. Ladd suggested that the studios should institute such programs now. "Hollywood will have to do something about finding new talent or the industry will be in serious trouble," he remarked. "This business is based on stars, but most of the studios are doing almost nothing about finding and developing new personalities." "MY OLD LOT, Paramount, is an example. I saw 'Star Spangled Rhythm' the other night, and it made me realize how the talent roster was changed. That picture had stars like Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, Ray Milland, Sonny Tufts, Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake, Betty Hutton. Now most of them are gone, and there doesn't seem to be any young talent coming up at Paramount. "Universal is about the only studio making an attempt to build new stars. And it is paying off." An ironical note is that Paramount is borrowing Tony Curtis, one of U.I.'s new stars, for a picture. Ladd is up to his brawny chest in production deals these days. He just completed a Warner's picture, in which he has a percentage of the profits. He'll spend the rest of the year making two other films which will also deliver him a healthy slice of the proceeds. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE HORIZONTAL 1 A season 2 Explosive 3 Baseball plays 4 Brokerage 5 Bemoan 6 Indian 7 Take-off 8 To the rear 9 Measure 10 Thrashod Bird 11 Vedie dialect 12 A pigment 13 Examination of accounts 14 Measure 15 Conjunction 16 Margin 17 Direction 18 Astronomical clock 19 Make indiscriminant list 20 Decree 21 Auxiliary Stream 22 Slow-moving snur 23 Majestic in passing (w) VERTICAL 1 Till the soil 2 Chill 3 Support for a superstructure (arch.) 4 Diminish 5 Render 6 Greek letter Yesterday's Puzzle Solved: RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD RAD