anaheim-gazette 1952-08-07

ONE - TWO - THREE, KICK — Under the watchful eye of director Gerie Glover, members of the water ballet troup form splashing-star in preparation for tonight's water carnival in AUHS school pool. Open to the public, the show will feature competitive swimming, novelty acts, comic and conventional diving, and water ballet. The program culminates a 6 weeks' swimming class enrolling more than 230 boys and girls sponsored by AUHS and the American Red Cross. GAZETTE PHOTO AQUABELLES — This bevy of teenagers will be featured in water ballet and pattern swimming tonight at the AUHS-American Red Cross annual Water Carnival in the school pool. Dick Glover is in charge. (1 to Ruthie Mungerson, Judie Lemcke, Sandra McLaughlin, Gretchen Schneider, Rita Flynn, Vicki Hiltscher, Linda Belanger, Pamela Stirrat and Bonnie Osborn. Two Brush Blazes Fought by Orange County Firemen Two grass fires, one covering 80 acres and the other 90 acres, called for services of fire-fighting equipment from three points in Orange county yesterday afternoon. Most serious difficulty in quelling the 80 acre fire on the Moulton ranch, along Niguel canyon road, midway between Laguna Beach and El Toro. The fire was discovered at 3:15 p.m. and five fire trucks from El Toro San Juan. Industrialists and Educators Agree on Job Training Program Local industry and school authorities met last night to discuss establishment of an industrial job training program. Members of the Anaheim Area Industrial Group of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and educators from the Anaheim Union High school, with staff members of Fullerton Junior college as guests, met last night at the chamber office to set in motion an industrial job training program. It was pointed out by representatives of industry that work for high school students for future needs. It was poined out that less than 15 per cent of high school students prepare for industrial work, but 49 per cent actually enter this vocation. An Industry Coordinating committee, appointed to work with the schools to establish work and theory, includes Walter Miller, Kwikset Locks, Inc., Jack Cushman, Northrop Aircraft, Inc., 80 acres and the other 90 acres, called for services of fire-fighting equipment from three points in Orange county yesterday afternoon. Most serious difficulty in quelling the 80 acre fire on the Moulton ranch, along Niguel canyon road, midway between Laguna Beach and El Toro. The fire was discovered at 3:15 p.m. and five fire trucks from El Toro, San Juan Capistrano, and Red Hill departments fought the blaze until 7:44 p.m. before getting it extinguished. The 90 acre fire, located near El Toro, was under control within an hour without causing any damage. Two Marine Fliers Die in Flaming Crash of Tiger-Cat at El Toro Two Marine Corps filers were killed yesterday afternoon when a night fighter of the F-7-F Gruman Tiger-cat plunged into a bean field a half mile southwest of the El Toro Marine base. Capt. Henry Berek, about 29, veteran of World War II and Korea, was pilot of the craft which was approaching the base landing field when its motor failed and it plummeted earthward. The plane exploded and burst into flame, virtually cremating the pilot and his companion, an enlisted radar operator, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Base officials said that the plane was in the traffic pattern with wheels down ready to approach the landing strip when the motor stalled. Stanton crash crews rushed to the scene but were helpless to extract the bodies from the burning wreckage. Capt. Berck, many times decorated for service in two wars, was among the first night fighter pilots sent to Korea with the first Marine air wing. He was returned to El Toro in March, 1951. His home town was Yorktown, Tex. He leaves a widow, Juanita Ann; a son, 5½, and a daughter, 4, at Geneva, Ill. CHICAGO (F)—Larry Doby's first inning homer off lefty Bill Kennedy of the White Sox yesterday was an all important one. It gave the fleet Cleveland centerfielder the Amercan League home run lead with 24 and put the Indians' team HR total at 100, highest in the loop. WASHINGTON. (F)—The marine corps today announced Col. Katherine A. Towle, director of women marines, will retire next May 1 to become dean of women and associate dean of students at the University of California. ST. LOUIS (F)—When Satchel Palge blanked the Detroit Tigers last night it was the 14th time this season the Bengals had been shut out. ANAHEIM Daily THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1870 AS A W VOLUME LXXXI ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, Frisco Firm Will Get County Sanitation Districts Let $2,047,809 Contract on New Line Conditional contract for construction of the 7000-foot ocean outfall sewer line is scheduled to be awarded late this afternoon by the seven county sanitation districts to the San Francisco firm, Healey-Tibbits Co., at a figure of $2,547,809, probably the largest contract ever let in the county. The contract would be formally awarded at last night's meeting of the district directors in Santa Ana but for the absence of Councilman Vernon Langenbeck of Huntington Beach, causing his district 11 to lack a quorum. Langenbeck is expected to return from vacation and sign the contract at 5 p.m., today. Long Session At a long session of the directors last evening, it was decided to adopt a majority sentiment favoring the $2,047,809 construction contract, because it provides superior protection for the ocean outfall against wave action. The plan calls for a rock base and rock covering for the line. It was MARIE WILKE (Official Hostess) Greeks F Situation Fullerton Ma In Explosion One Fullerton Ma the explosion of a jet in Korean waters acc today by the Departm Roulston, husband of ave., Fullerton. Twelve jet planes w stroyed by raging fires lowed the explosion. He and lifeboats picked up men driven overboard flames. A Naval officer sa 27,000-ton carrier, whi mally carries a crew o officers and men, suffer tragedy about 50 miles cost of Koroa Tuesday Long Session At a long session of the directors last evening, it was decided to adopt a majority sentiment favoring the $2,047,809 construction contract, because it provides superior protection for the ocean outfall against wave action. The plan calls for a rock base and rock covering for the line. It was favored by the design engineers, Harrison and Woolley, for that reason. Chief Engineer - General Manager Raymond R. Ribal, supported by some of the directors, favored one or the other of two alternatives, costing $1,873,052 or $1,889,162, because of shortage in bond funds of the districts. Available funds lack $330,000 of covering the $2,047,809 contract. Ribal said that investigation of the existing 3000-foot outfall, which is unprotected, shows no damage from wave action. Contract Conditional The contract will be made conditional, subject to confirmation within 60 days, while the districts seek to make up the shortage by modifying plans for the 2100-foot land section of the outfall, the proposed new treatment plant, and connecting lines. If not confirmed within the 60 days, the contractor will be authorized to proceed with a 6000-foot outfall line. Chairman, Willis Warner of district 11, a member of all boards; Chairman Braden Finch of the joint districts, and Chairman Robert Boney of district 2, make up a committee that will seek methods of economizing on land sections of the outfall works. Mayor Courtney Chandler of Santa Ana, chairman of district 1, said that if it is legal, his district would be willing to turn its surplus fund of $200,000 over to the outfall fund, to be repaid by the other districts later. Other Contracts District one, Santa Ana, awarded contracts for its Fairview road trunkline to J. S. Barret company of Newport Beach on a bid of $304,420 after rejecting the low MARIE WILKE (Official Hostess) Chamber Names Marie Wilkie Official Hostess Mrs. Marie Wilke, a two-year resident of Anaheim, has been named official hostess of the city of Anaheim and will also work with the chamber's retail division on promotional and other programs, it was announced today by Ernie Moeller, chamber manager. Mrs. Wilke's new position will cover the work formerly done by Charlie McCallum, who resigned as field secretary to return to a Hollywood writing position, with her hostess duties added. Mrs. Wilke came to Anaheim from Milwaukee, Wis., two years ago with her husband, George, who is employed in Huntington Park. They reside at 847 N. Palm st. In Wisconsin Mrs. Wilke worked as a stenographer for the engineering division of the Wisconsin Electric Power and Light Co., and later was employed by the American Bowling congress in Milwaukee. Since coming to Anaheim, she has worked as a stenographer for Anaheim Elks club and the Viking Trailer Manufacturing Co. During the 1952 Hallowe'en pageant, she assisted at the chamber. A member of an athletic family, Mrs. Wilke has won numerous awards in tennis, bowling and track events. For some years she was a dancing and gymnastic teacher. Pacific Powers Santa Ana, chairman of district 1, said that if it is legal, his district would be willing to turn its surplus fund of $200,000 over to the outfall fund, to be repaid by the other districts later. Other Contracts District one, Santa Ana, awarded contracts for its Fairview road trunkline to J. S. Barret company of Newport Beach on a bid of $304,420 after rejecting the low bid of Michel Izzi of Los Angeles which was $222,047. Izzi had asked to be released because he had failed to include the cost of pipe. District one also awarded a contract for a siphon and measuring flumes for its trunkline to the Owl Truck and Construction company of Paramont, the price being $17,380. Final Plans Laid For Bus Service Directors of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce met this morning to work out final plans for the introduction of the new Anaheim bus service Aug. 18. The bus schedule was approved and copies are to be made available to merchants and will also be available at the Chamber office, 136 N. Los Angeles st. To help Anaheim residents get acquainted with the new service, free bus rides on Aug. 20 were approved by the directors. Residents of Anaheim's outlying areas were particularly invited to take advantage of the free service. Regular membership meeting of the Chamber will be held Aug. 14 at Dorothy and Wade's Dinner house. Pacific Powers Agree on Mutual Defense Pact HONOLULU. (AP)—Foreign ministers of the U.S., Australia and New Zealand today launched the first formal peacetime system of military cooperation among the three nations. However, they adopted a "go slow" policy of bringing other non-Communist Pacific nations into the security organization. That would be premature, said a communique issued after they adjourned their three-day conference last night. But they promised that other countries would be consulted closely through regular diplomatic channels. The foreign minister of one interested nation not present, Joaquin Elizalde of the Philippines, said in Manila his country and Japan may join the ANZUS powers soon in a five-power conference to coordinate Pacific defense against communism. He did not say who would take the initiative. WASHINGTON. (AP)—The government today reported 2290 new cases of infantile paralysis last week, the highest weekly total so far this year. SAFETY AWARD — manufacturers of industry no longer was presented by the National Safety Council 287,265 man-hours of Receiving the plaque with plant manager and (l) manager of GE. W. L. Los Angeles chapter o sented the award. Democratic Party Southern States By The Associated Press There were new signs today Democratic party is uniting more solidly behind Gov. Adrian Stevenson than it did behind Dent Truman. Sen. Richard B. Russell of Georgia, one of the losers in the for the nomination prize w Stevenson, said the Illinois governor will be elected president one of the largest majorities man ever had." Russell, after a talk with venson yesterday, predicted governor will carry the South. He said he saw no indication of a Dixie revolt like one that split the party in 1978. South Carolina joined the list of Southern states joining Stevenson yesterday. Elected in the week Georgia's Democrat CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY M Daily GAZETTE PUBLISHED IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY AND IS ANAHEIM'S FIRST NEWSPAPER CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 1952 5 cents per Copy 50 cents per Month No. 200 Get Outfall Line Contract Greeks Fire on Bulgarians; UN Terms Situation as ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Fullerton Marine Among 9 Dead In Explosion of Carrier Jet One Fullerton Marine was among nine men killed in the explosion of a jet plane aboard the U. S. carrier Boxer in Korean waters according to a casualty list released late today by the Department of Defense. He is Cpl. Terrell R. Koulston, husband of Mrs. Fonda Roulston, 400 E. Truslow Ave., Fullerton. Twelve jet planes were deroyed by raging fires that followed the explosion. Helicopters and lifeboats picked up 63 crewmen driven overboard by theames. A Naval officer said the 7,000-ton carrier, which normally carries a crew of 2900 officers and men, suffered the tragedy about 50 miles off the coast of Korea Tuesday night. Solter Funeral Services Announced Funeral services for Oscar Solter, who died in Los Angeles Tuesday night of a heart attack, will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Klinger Mortuary chapel, 6312 Seville st., Huntington Park. Entombment will follow in Outarie. UNITED NATIONS. (C)—United Nations' observers on the Greek-Bulgarian frontier said today that big forces from both countries are ready for action. They said the situation is "very dangerous." The UN observer, at Gamma Island, disputed by Greece and Communist Bulgarian, recommended that the Greek government ask for UN intervention. "Direct action of the UN may possibly save the situation," he said in a cable to headquarters. Observers of the UN Balkan sub-commission were keeping a close watch on the Evros river situation. Greek troops opened fire this morning on Bulgarian soldiers on the Greek-claimed border island of Gamma, in the Evros river, the Greek general staff announce- Twelve jet planes were destroyed by raging fires that followed the explosion. Helicopters and lifeboats picked up 63 crewmen driven overboard by the gates. A Naval officer said the 27,000-ton carrier, which normally carries a crew of 2900 officers and men, suffered the tragedy about 50 miles off the coast of Korea Tuesday night (Wednesday Korean time). The officer who reported the fatalities said he did not know how many men were injured. He did damage to the ship was impartatively slight, and repairs will be made in the Korean theater. Cause Unknown Just what caused the jet plane explode was not known, officials said. It is believed that an accumulation of gases built up after a landing and caused the last. The plane at the time was in the hangar deck. The fire which followed was described as "bad." Solter Funeral Services Announced Funeral services for Oscar Solter, who died in Los Angeles Tuesday night of a heart attack, will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Klinger Mortuary chapel, 6312 Seville st., Huntington Park. Entombment will follow in Ontario cemetery mausoleum. The 40 employees of the Anaheim J. C. Penney Co. store, which Mr. Solter managed for the past four years, plan to attend the funeral, leaving the store in a group tomorrow morning. The store will be closed all day. ANAHEIMER INJURED Elizabeth B. Bealer, 1326 N. Los Angeles st., Anaheim, was injured slightly at 12 noon yesterday when her automobile was involved in a collision at South and Los Angeles sts. with a car driven by Fern Magill Davidson of Upland. Direct action of the UN may possibly save the situation," he said in a cable to headquarters. Observers of the UN Balkan sub-commission were keeping a close watch on the Evros river situation. Greek troops opened fire this morning on Bulgarian soldiers on the Greek-claimed border island of Gamma, in the Evros river, the Greek general staff announced today. A communique said the Greek fire—from machine guns and mortars was not returned by the troops from Greece's Soviet satellite northern neighbor. The attack came after Bulgarian troops had been noticed on the island during last night, the announcement said. Earlier last night the general staff had issued a communique saying no Bulgars had been seen on the island after expiration of an earlier Greek ultimatum demanding that all Bulgarian troops quit Gamma by 8 a.m. yesterday. Woman Recognizes Former Assailant; Arrest Follows Recognized on a downtown street corner by the woman who had been the victim of his indecent behavior in a theater four months earlier, George M. Green, 19, 1122 S.E. Palisades rd., Santa Ana, was arrested in that city yesterday afternoon and lodged in the county jail by Santa Ana police. Mrs. Susan Marie Fernandez, of Santa Ana, telephoned police that she had just seen the man who was guilty of the offense committed in a Santa Ana theater last May 4. Officers found Green at Third and Broadway and took him into custody. He at first denied his guilt but later admitted the offense, police said. AFETY AWARD — Anaheim’s General Electric plant, manufacturers of industrial chemicals, late yesterday affixed to place SAFETY AWARD — Anaheim’s General Electric plant, manufacturers of industrial chemicals, late yesterday afternoon was presented with a Certificate of Commendation by the National Safety Council. The award indicated 17,265 man-hours of labor without a disabling injury. Receiving the plaque were: (center) J. B. Holmes, local plant manager and (left) J. R. Patterson, West Coast manager of GE. W. L. VanAken, president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the National Safety Council, presented the award. Democratic Party Split Healing; Southern States Back in Fold By The Associated Press There were new signs today the Democratic party is uniting far behind Gov. Adal E. Stevenson than it did behind Presi-Truman. Sen. Richard B. Russell of Georone of the losers in the race the nomination prize won by Stevenson, said the Illinois goverwill be elected president "by of the largest majorities any ever had." Russell, after a talk with Stevenson yesterday, predicted the governor will carry the entire sh. He said he saw no indinion of a Dixie revolt like the that split the party in 1948. South Carolina joined the growlist of Southern states back-Stevenson yesterday. Earlier the week Georgia's Democratic Executive Committee pledged its electors to the governor, and Mississippi State Rights Democrats failed to win control of the party machinery—a good sign for Stevenson. Only Texas remains a question mark in the Solid South. Weather Southern California—Generally sunny today and Friday with some variable high cloudiness. Patches fog and low clouds along the coast late tonight and early morning hours. Few widely scattered afternoon and night time thundershowers mountain and interior regions. Little change in temperature. Proposal to Place Poppy on License Plates Considered SACRAMENTO (UP) — Why should not California have its state flower, the Golden Poppy, on its automobile license plates? After all, Idaho has its potato, and Louisiana its pelican. Sen. John F. Thompson R-San Jose asked the question of the Senate yesterday. The Senate adopted Thompson's resolution asking the committee on Motor Vehicles to study the possibility. Boost for State Old Age Pensions Gets Approval SACRAMENTO (UP)—The Assembly passed two almost identical bills today to give more money to California's old age pensioners, effective Oct. 1. The Senate has passed an almost duplicate bill. The lower house bills, by Assemblyman Thomas A. Maloney R-San Francisco and Assemblyman Kathryn T. Niehouse R.San Diego, raise the maximum from $75 to $80 a month.