anaheim-gazette 1952-07-23

Largest U.S. Munition ANAHEIM Daily THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY VOLUME LXXXI ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 'Harmo To Pla By JACK BELL CONVENTION HALL, Chicag (AF)—The Democratic convention achieved a new air of harm today under White House signalling and party veterans pressed for a Stevenson-southeastern ticket which could seal a no-south union for the November election. Intervention by President T man's staff had calmed the o raging north-south battle over "loyalty pledge." There were signs, too, that T man might give his open bling to Gov. Adlai Stevenson the presidential nomination before the convention gets around ton to calling the roll of states nominees. LAST MINUTE POLISH—With his first heat only hours away, Jerry Sanders, 1100 W. Center (sponsor—J. P. Mary-LA Times dealer) was polishing up his well-built Soap Box Derby entry today. Jerry is one of 12 senior division entrants who will race tomorrow at the Arroyo Seco track. Senior Soap Box Derby Drivers Race Tomorrow; Juniors Today With seven junior division Soap Box Derby drivers competing today, 12 veteran Anaheim senior entrants take their cars to the Arroyo Seco park track tomorrow to complete preliminary Los Angeles area heat races. Headed by Joel Habener, 217 E. Water, last year's senior runner-up in the senior division in the Los Angeles area and two time Anaheim city champion, the local team bids strong to place high in finals set for this Saturday. More than 1000 boys are competing. Practice trials held earlier this week on the same track without official supervision saw two Anaheim cars crack-up. Jack Ratliffe rammed his car into a retaining wall and was briefly knocked unconscious, while Jerry Sanders, whose brakes failed, similarly butted his car into a wall to avoid striking another car. Both cars have been repaired, however, and will roll officially tomorrow. Tomorrow's entrants are: Class A—Jack Ratliffe, 628 S. Lemon (O'Kane's Cabinet shop); Keith Hysom, 623 S. Los Angeles (Paul's Radiator shop); Gary Gray, 218 W. South (Boney Dodge); Don Warner, 1202 Pearl (Cliff's Service); Jimmy Dunton, 956 S. Philadelphia (Vollle drive). Whittier Sets Nixon Welcome Plans have been completed to welcome Senator Richard Nixon home to Whittier next Monday when citizens of that city and surrounding communities are expected to turn out en masse for a 7 p.m. parade and 8 p.m. reception at Whittier college stadium to honor the vice-presidential nominee. Vince Walker, parade chairman, announced that the parade will form on the football field at Whittier High School on W. Philadelphia st., and will leave promptly at 7 p.m. for the stadium. Dr. Paul S. Smith, president of Whittier college, will introduce Nixon, who will greet the audience informally. Following the brief ceremonies, a reception line will be formed so that the senator may meet the people who paved his way to the vice-presidential nomination. Council Vote Utility Bill Billing of Anaheim's lightter and power accounts on a monthly basis was approved night by the city council. Approved as an economy measure, the action will double service consumers' lightwiring and power bills, but they will come only half as often. City Administrator Keith M doch and George Oellkers, director of the Department of LightWater and Power, recommend the change, pointing out that city will realize thereby an annual saving of about $8500. They said the city is servicing about 8000 accounts now, and that at the present rate of population growth, the number will be up 10,000 in a year, possibly soon. As the 10,000 figure is approach an additional meter reader would be needed and a new billing machine, at a cost of $3500 or more would be necessary. Other Savings On a bi-monthly billing basis the present one meter reader would sufficient and existing bill equipment could handle more than 10,000 accounts. In addition, an annual postage saving $960 would be effected as well as a saving in printing. butted his car into a wall to avoid striking another car. Both cars have been repaired, however, and will roll officially tomorrow. Tomorrow's entrants are: Class A—Jack Ratliffe, 628 S. Lemon (O'Kane's Cabinet shop); Keith Hysom, 623 S. Los Angeles (Paul's Radiator shop); Gary Gray, 218 W. South (Boney Dodge); Don Warner, 1202 Pearl (Cliff's Service); Jimmy Dunton, 956 S. Philadelphia (Yellis dairy); Cliff Kobernik, 833 Philadelphia (Gibbs Lumber); Robert Emerson, 214 S. Walnut (J. C. Penney Co.); Gil Koehler, 400 W. Vernon (U.S. Coating Co.); Joel Habener, 217 E. Water (Leavit Ford Studebaker); Jerry Sanders, 1100 W. Center (J. P. Mary-LA Times--; Ralph Grishaber, Jr., 13101 Wright, Garden Grove (Garden Grove Kiwanis) and Charles Lasky, Grand ave. (Wally's Shoe shop, Buena Park). Santa Anan Killed TOPEKA, Kan. (P)—An Air Force B-29 crashed in flames shortly after taking off yesterday, killing all eight crewmen. The victims included Capt. Frank Was, aircraft commander; wife Margaret Joyce Was, Rt. 2, 12792 Newport Blvd., Santa Ana. Weather Southern California—Scattered high cloudiness tonight and Thursday, with sunny days. Local fog and low clouds off shore and along coast. Few widely scattered thundershowers southern mountains and interior regions this evening. Not much change in temperature. "THE STEAKS ARE HERE," Len Schwacofer, president of Mother Colony Parlor of Native Sons of the Golden West, explains to "Heavenly" Helen Weir, NSGW's Girl of the Golden West, and Joe Lieb Jr., publicity chairman. The steer, a 4-H grand cham-pion at 955 p.NSWGW barbers to illus-tions will put on p.m. belongs to M and Serrano Unities Plant Closed Down Daily GAZETTE ED IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY AND IS ANAHEIM'S FIRST NEWSPAPER MNIA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 1952 5 cents per Copy 50 cents per Month No. 189 Harmonized' Demos Seek to Placate Southerners By JACK BELL CONVENTION HALL, Chicago. The Democratic convention held a new air of harmony under White House signal and party veterans pressor a Stevenson-southerner which could seal a north-union for the November convention by President Tru-staff had calmed the once-north-south battle over a pledge." There were signs, too, that Tru-night give his open bless-Gov. Adlai Stevenson for presidential nomination before convention gets around tonight filing the roll of states for rees. had a breakfast conference with the Illinois governor. As to the convention machinery, it was clear the party wheel-horses were back in the driver's seat and out to name the ticket. They were talking first of all of Sen. Richard B. Russell of Georgia as a running mate for Stevenson. Russell, in bidding for top spot, has said repeatedly he didn't want the vice presidential nomination. If he stuck by that attitude, the second place might go to Sen. John Sparkman of Alabama or Sen. William Fullbright of Arkansas. Backers of Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee and Averell Harriman were not giving up their fights. don't know how Stevenson stands on the issues of the day. "The people are entitled to know how the candidates stand on such questions as the Taft-Hartley law, farm legislation and civil rights." Kefauver told a gathering of chairmen of state organizations which have worked for his candidacy. Most of the heat apparently had gone out of the north-south scrap over a "loyalty pledge" as a result of a compromise drafted last night in line with suggestions telephoned by Charles Murphy, personal counsel for President Truman. In effect, the compromise says no delegate would have to pledge his support to put the convention's nominees on his state's tick- Council Votes Bi-Monthly Utility Billing System Loading of Anaheim's light, water and power accounts on a bi-monthly basis was approved last month by the city council. Proved as an economy measure, action will double city consumers' light, water and power bills, but they will only half as often. Administrator Keith Murdock and George Oelkers directed the Department of Light, Power, recommended change, pointing out that the bill realize thereby an increasing of about $6500. Said the city is serving 10,000 accounts now, and that, represent rate of population the number will be up to in a year, possibly sooner. 10,000 figure is approached national meter reader will need and a new billing machine at a cost of $3500 or more, no necessary. Other Savings Bi-monthly billing basis, sent one meter reader and one-time assistant would be met and existing billing could handle more than 10,000 accounts. In addition, annual postage saving of would be effected as well saving in printing. Work Russell, in bidding for top spot, has said repeatedly he didn't want the vice presidential nomination. If he stuck by that attitude, the second place might go to Sen. John Sparkman of Alabama or Sen. William Fullbright of Arkansas. Backers of Sen. Estes Kefauver of Tennessee and Averell Hariman were not giving up their fights. Kefauver himself spoke out against what he called a "synthetic draft," and said delegates Population Jumps Upward by 99 Anaheim's population jumped upward by 99 persons with the recent addition of Euclid annexation No. 2 to the city. It was revealed last night at the meeting of Anaheim city council. City Clerk Charles Griffith said the estimated 99 population of the addition has been officially added to the population of the city for purposes of "in lieu" gas tax funds apportioned to the city by the state. That makes the official population figure 17,366. Horn Installed As Noble Grand Of Local IOOF C. C. Horn was installed as Noble Grand of Anaheim's International Order of Odd Fellows No. 199, during formal ceremonies held last night at the IOOF hall. Harry Masterberger, district deputy grand master from the Santa Ana lodge and his staff were in charge of installation ceremonies. Other elective officers installed were: Vice-Grand E. E. Caton, Recording Secretary C. R. Nelson, Financial Secretary A. E. Howard, Treasurer J. E. Webb and Trustees B. B. Ives, A. B. Shaw and William Young. New appointive officers are: Warden, Jim Davis; conductor, Most of the heat apparently had gone out of the north-south scrap over a "loyalty pledge" as a result of a compromise drafted last night in line with suggestions telephoned by Charles Murphy, personal counsel for President Truman. In effect, the compromise says no delegate would have to pledge his support to put the convention's nominees on his state's ticket as the rightful Democratic nominees if such a pledge would contravene state laws or state party rules. Delegates from four states — South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia and Virginia—had balked at signing an out and out pledge, demanded by northern Democrats with a rule they jammed through the convention early yesterday. Some southerners still were not satisfied. Gov. James F. Brynes of South Carolina was reported to dislike the compromise almost as much as the original version. The compromise represented a sharp setback to the northern Democrats, who like to style themselves "liberals" and had wanted an iron-clad pledge. CHICAGO—UNHAWK expression of form tonio reflects his se men after the Dem committee voted 36 delegation from Te pro-Truman group wick said he would Other Savings bi-monthly billing basis, sent one meter reader and t-time assistant would be at and existing billing cent could handle more 1,000 accounts. In additional postage saving of could be effected as well saving in printing. City Clerk Charles Griffith said the estimated 99 population of the addition has been officially added to the population of the city for purposes of "in lieu" gas tax funds apportioned to the city by the state. That makes the official population figure 17,366. City Clerk Charles Griffith said the estimated 99 population of the addition has been officially added to the popula- tion of the city for purposes of "in lieu" gas tax funds appor- tioned to the city by the state. That makes the official popula- tion figure 17,366. New appointive officers are: Warden, Jim Davis; conductor, Mel Reynolds; chaplain, Ralph Summers; right scene supporter, C. Hoyle; left scene supporter, A. Kruse, Sr.; RSNG, Al Sypura; LSNG, A. B. Shawhan; inside guardian, William Young; outside guardian, E. P. Wurtz; drill master, Al Sypura; RSVG, Art Kruse, Jr., and LSVG, Cyrus Meyers. McCracken to Die, Judges Decide SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The State Supreme court has upheld the conviction and death sentence of hillbilly musician Henry Ford McCracken for the sex murder of Buena Park schoolgirl Patricia Jean Hull. The court ruled yesterday that there was overwhelming evidence of McCracken's guilt and dismissed his contention that he did not receive a fair trial because of aroused public opinion in Orange county. McCracken was convicted in Santa Ana Sept. 19, 1951, at his second trial, of the slaying of the 10-year-old girl. The jury found he had lured Patricia from a movie near her home to his motel cabin, where he beat her to death and buried the body in a canyon. He is in San Quentin prison. The sheriff's office at field said the 11:14 quarrel gentle there. It swayed pictures in Long Beach and Hollywood and rocked Los Angeles buildings. Caltech scientists say have been more than 2 shocks since the quake which killed 11 persons caused damage running lions in Southern California. Some of the shocks last and today shook down most from already damaged in Tehachapi and nearby But one deputy sheriff "People are getting prey to them. They don't get any more." Citrus Marl California oranges were ly higher in spots. SUNKIST—First Grade— 150s 7.11; 176s 6.69; 2020s 5.78; 252s 5.40; 2844s 4.47. CHOICE—Second Grade— 150s 5.76; 176s 5.66; 2200s 4.97; 252s 4.61; 2888s Local market steady, pr changed. Down by Steel Strike No End Seen After 8 Week Steel Strike WASHINGTON (AP) — A shutdown of the Army's largest shell-making factory emphasized today the developing crisis in defense production resulting from the steel strike now in its eighth week. Secretary of the Army Frank Pace announced yesterday that a shortage of steel has forced the closing of the Chevrolet plant in St. Louis, which makes about half the Army's 105-millimeter axillary shell casings. Pace said the shutdown will "seriously affect the production of finished shells by next month" when the impact begins to reach the shell loading plants. "Of necessity," he said, "it will continue to affect the production of finished shells for several months thereafter." The plant, employing 2600 workers, is operated by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. Already, the strike over wage boosts and a compulsory union shop demanded by the 630,000 members of the CIO United Steelworkers union had curtailed production of aircraft and automotive parts vital to the defense. CHICAGO—UNHAPPY, UNSEATED MAVERICK—The expression of former Rep. Maury Maverick of San Antonio reflects his sentiments as he is interviewed by newsmen after the Democratic national convention credentials committee voted 36-13 to seat the anti-Truman "Regular" delegation from Texas. Maverick headed the "loyalist" pro-Truman group whose application was denied. Maverick said he would take the case to the convention floor. Four New Quakes Hit Southland in Morning Hours TEHACHAPI. (AP) — Another earthquake, perhaps the strongest in an after shock series since Monday's big one, swayed Southern California today. It was timed at 11:14 a.m., Pacific daylight time. California Institute of Technology seismologists said it was at least as strong as previous jolts at 6:15, 3:32 and 12:53 a.m. today. Korea Parley Lasts 7 Minutes MUNSAN, Korea. (AP)—Deadlocked armistice negotiations debated the prisoner exchange issue in secret for only seven minutes today. A Communist broadcast presented a gloomy picture of chances for early settlement. Another closed door session is scheduled at Panmunjom for 11 a.m. tomorrow (9 p.m. Wednesday EST). Red China's Peiping radio said "provocations by the American side outside the Panmunjom conference room have been reported." TEHACHAPI. (AP) — Another earthquake, perhaps the strongest in an after shock series since Monday's big one, swayed Southern California today. It was timed at 11:14 a.m., Pacific daylight time. California Institute of Technology seismologists said it was at least as strong as previous jolts at 6:15, 6:32 and 12:53 a.m. today. The sheriff's office at Bakersfield said the 11:14 quake was gentle there. It swayed light fixtures in Long Beach and North Hollywood and rocked downtown Los Angeles buildings. Caltech scientists said there have been more than 50 after-shocks since the quake Monday which killed 11 persons here and caused damage running into millions in Southern California. Some of the shocks last night and today shook down more bricks from already damaged buildings in Tehachapi and nearby Arvin. But one deputy sheriff said: People are getting pretty used to them. They don't get excited any more." Citrus Market California oranges were slightly higher in spots. UNKIST—First Grade— 60s 7.11; 176s 6.69; 200s 6.31; 20s 5.78; 252s 5.40; 288s 5.14; 44s 4.47. HOICE—Second Grade— 0s 5.76; 176s 5.66; 220s 5.28; 0s 4.97; 252s 4.61; 288s 4.58. Local market steady, prices unchanged. Annexation, Subdivision Fees and Meter Changes Get Council Study Subdivision and annexation fees and an upward adjustment of charges for water meter installations, three subjects with thorny potentialities for Anaheim city councilmen, will be discussed in an informal council session to be held soon. Subdivision fees are necessary, according to City Administrator Keith Murdock, to place the cost of new developments on the shoulders of those who incur them—the new home buyers. Here's the problem, as posed by Murdoch: 10 to 21 months elapse between the time a home is purchased and the time taxes are paid on it. In the meantime, taxpayers of the city have to carry the tax burden for the new development as well as for the rest of the city. To equalize the burden, the councilmen felt that some charge should be paid by the developer (which would be passed on to the buyer) to make up for this free tax-ride period. It was suggested that a flat fee could be charged at the time of subdivision or that reporters King Farouk accepted Hilaly's resignation and asked Aly Maher Pasha to form a new cabinet. Troops with machineguns moved into the heart of Cairo. Tanks and armored cars surrounded main business buildings, government structures and the Abdin Royal palace as Naguib, whose appointment as war minister was vetoed by Farouk last week, announced he was taking command of the army. It could be spread over a period of time. They Should Buy Stock Annexations present a slightly different problem. City water and sewer lines are extended to the areas added to the city at the city's expense. The same is true of power lines. As Mayor Pearson put it, "People requesting annexation to the city are asking for a part in a going concern. If they feel that the services of the city are worth anything, then they should be willing to buy stock in it. That's what the annexation fee would represent." The adjustment in water meter charges was proposed by Murdoch to bring them in line with the expense of purchasing and installing them. No specific figure was discussed, although George Oellers, director of the department of light, water and power, estimated the cost of purchasing installation and overhead at about $70 on a five-eighths by three-quarter meter.