anaheim-gazette 1952-08-08

ANAHEIM Daily THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1870 AS A WEEK VOLUME LXXXI ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST American Escape HERE'S WHERE IT STARTED—The Hollywood Stars' initial win over the Los Angeles Angels last night, that is. It took a busload of Anaheim Optimists, their wives, and a bunch of local Soap Box Derbyists to provide the winning punch in the rooting section that put the Stars on front, 6-5. Soap Boxers were guests of the Optimists and the bus was provided by Grace Lutheran church, whose pastor, Rene Harry Stief, is also an Optimist. UN Negotiators Demand Plainer POW Camp Marks MUNSAN, Korea (AP) — With United Nations warplanes pounding North Korean military targets in redoubled fury, the U.N. command today asked the reds for more information on how they mark their camps for U.N. prisoners of war. The reds have declared that all their prisoner camps are marked properly. But the senior U.N. truce delegate, Maj. Gen. William K. Harrison, has told them that U.N. reconnaissance planes have been unable to find camps marked as described. A note from Harrison asking more information was given the communists at Panmunjom today at a 20-minute meeting of liaison officers. In a second note Harrison rejected a red charge that a U.N. warplane flew over the Panmunjom neutral zone Aug. 4. Red China's Peliping radio, in propaganda blast, called Harrison a liar and a negotiator "with nothing to say." Armistice negotiations, in a second week-long recess, resume Monday. Former Secretary in Police Department Arrested on Embezzlement Charges Charged with theft and embezzlement of $851.86 in funds of the Santa Ana police benevolent association, Mrs. Marjorie Burns Ryan, 29, formerly stenographer in the police department and more recently employed at the Anaheim Northrop plant, was arrested late yesterday and is at liberty under $1000 bail pending a hearing in Santa Ana city court on Aug. 18. Mrs. Ryan, who resigned from the police department records division last March 7 and later was married, is said to have admitted taking funds of the police benevolent association on eight different occasions. She had served as secretary-treasurer of the association. Couldn't "Get Along" She was unable to "get along" on her salary as a stenographer. Anaheim Mourns Death of Leader A large broken wheel, fashioned of gardenias, orchids and Easter lilies, today expressed the sense of loss felt by Anaheim merchants following the death of Oscar Solter, the late manager of the local J. C. Penney Co. store, who died of a heart which amounted to about $ per month "take-home" police said. Closely following the simple case of Chief Deputy Supt., schools Lester Schmelzer, Oran who is said to have admitted bezzlement of approximately $000 in funds of the county employees credit union, which served as secretary-treasurer, arrest of Mrs. Ryan created sensation in official circles. Arraignment Postponed Schmelzer's scheduled arraignment on six charges of graft was postponed today by Superior Judge Robert Gardin to next Friday at 10 a.m., when he is expected to enter his plea to the charges. The delay was requested today by his attorney Sam E. Collins of Fullerton. was understood that the postponement was sought to permit further tests of Schmelzer physical condition at the county hospital where he has been under observation. Mrs. Ryan, whose home is Santa Ana, came under suspicion when she failed to turn over some of the association records which In a second note Harrison rejected a red charge that a U.N. warplane flew over the Panmunjom neutral zone Aug. 4. Red China's Peliping radio, in a propaganda blast, called Harrison a liar and a negotiator "with nothing to say." Armistice negotiations, in a second week-long recess, resume Monday. Zapoteks May Get Invitation to U.S. WASHINGTON. (P)—President Truman believes the amazing husband-wife team from behind the iron curtain that won top Olympic honors may help win the peace by visiting the United States. Anaheim Mourns Death of Leader A large broken wheel, fashioned of gardenias, orchids and Easter lilies, today expressed the sense of loss felt by Anaheim merchants following the death of Oscar Solter, the late manager of the local J. C. Penney Co., who died of a heart attack late Tuesday night. A large number of Anaheimers, in addition to members of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and employees of the Penney store, paid last respects to the late civic and business leader at funeral services held this morning in Huntington Park. Entombment followed in Ontario cemetery mausoleum. 15,000 More Doctors, Dentists Face Call into Military Service $567,000 Building Permit Issued Bonded Homes today took out building permits for 54 new homes and garages at $10,500 each, for a total of $587,000. These permits apply to homes on Hawthorne and Buttonwood sts. in Tract 1356: The applications were signed by C. Fred Smith, president of Bonded Homes, as contractor. Anaheim Highlands was named as owner. Casey and Beckham, Pontiac dealers of 528 S. Los Angeles st., were issued a permit for a metal spray painting booth, to cost $1000. SAN FRANCISCO. (P)—The medical advisor to the secretary of defense says the armed forces are so short of medical men that up to 15,000 doctors and dentists who have seen no military service must be called up soon. Dr. Melvin Casberg said here yesterday there is no alternative but to draft doctors up to 50 years old who were deferred during World War II because they either were essential as civilians or too old. This situation has been brought about, Casberg said, by the rapidly declining reserve of medically trained men who had...an obligation to serve...in the armed forces." Theron Morris Returns to SD On Destroyer NAVAL BASE, SAN DIEGO—After spending the past seven months operating with UN Naval units in the Korean area, the radar picket destroyer USS Southerland has returned here. Serving aboard her is Theron C. Morris, electronics technician seaman, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde B. Morris of 1070 South Magnolia, Anaheim, and husband of Mrs. Rita Stowers Morris, formerly of 245 Levenworth st., San Francisco. Crew members of the Southern land spent three days in Hong Kong on their return trip to the United States. The first of California's two annual deer seasons gets underway tomorrow. Daily Gazette ED IN 1870 AS A WEEKLY AND IS ANAHEIM'S FIRST NEWSPAPER CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 1952 8 cents per Copy 50 cents per Month No. 201 Pe Commie Prison Czechs Admit New Jersey Man Under 10-Year Sentence Made Good Escape WASHINGTON (UP) — A young American jailed as a spy in communist Czechoslovakia was officially reported today to have escaped. The State Department said the man is 25-year-old John Hvasta, of Hillside, N. J. Officials said the Czechoslovakia government told the department that Hvasta fled from prison last Jan. 2 and Czech authorities do not know now where he is. Hvasta was under a ten-year sentence on a charge of espionage. The United States government had been pressing the Czechs for his release and for the release of American Press Correspondent William N. Oatis, who was sent to prison on a spy conviction 13 months ago. This development came after an anti-communist publication in London, "The Free Czechoslovak Information Service," had carried on June 27 an article stating that Hvasta had escaped from Leopoldov Prison near Bratislava on Jan. 2. British Clear Ocean Area for A-Test LONDON (UP)—Britain today warned world shipping and aircraft to keep out of about 3000 square miles of ocean off north-west Australia because this nation is about ready to set off her first atomic weapon there. The admiralty said the huge put the Stars out kers were guests of the bus was provided by arch, whose pastor, Rev. an Optimist. GAZETTE PHOTO Police Dept. ement Charge amounted to about $150 month "take-home" pay, said. rely following the similar of Chief Deputy Supt. of Lester Schmelzer, Orange, said to have admitted emment of approximately $50, funds of the county emcredit union, which he was secretary-treasurer, the of Mrs. Ryan created a on in official circles. Reignment Postponed belter's scheduled arraignon six charges of grand was postponed today by r Judge Robert Gardiner Friday at 10 a.m., when expected to enter his plea charges. The delay was retoday by his attorney, Collins of Fullerton. It understood that the postmit was sought to permit tests of Schmelzer's condition at the county where he has been under ion. Ryan, whose home is in na, came under suspicion failed to turn over some association records when on last Jan. 2 and Czech authorities do not know now where he is. Hvasta was under a ten-year sentence on a charge of capilage. The United States government had been pressing the Czechs for his release and for the release of American Press Correspondent William N. Oatis, who was sent to prison on a spy conviction 13 months ago. The State Department said it had made several demands concerning Hvasta since the date of his reported escape, but had received no response from the Czechoslovak Foreign Ministry until about three days ago. The Czech Foreign Office finally advised the American Embassy it Mike Garcia Boards USS Iowa in Japan Among new Navy men reporting aboard the battleship USS Iowa in the Korean area recently, was Mike Garcia, fireman apprentice. USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lopez of 904 North Paulina; Anahelm, Calif. Before entering the Navy, Garcia was employed by the Hunt Bros. Gannery in Fullerton. The men reported for duty aboard the Iowa at a southern Japanese port, less than two months after completing recruit training at the U.S. Naval Training center, San Diego, Calif. Weather Southern California — Night and morning low clouds along coast and local early morning fog coastal valleys but mostly clear otherwise tonight and Saturday. British Clear Ocean Area for A-Test LONDON. (UP)—Britain today warned world shipping and aircraft to keep out of about 8000 square miles of ocean off northwest Australia because this nation is about ready to set off her first atomic weapon there. The admiralty said the huge island sprinkled area of the India ocean now is dangerous and will remain so until further notice, owing to "the test of atomic weapons." The announcement gave no hint of the actual date or duration of the tests. Probe of Justice Department Nets New Resignations WASHINGTON (UP) — A new round of top-level resignations in the justice department was reported in prospect today, and the axe is expected to fall too on some U.S. district attorneys outside Washington. At the same time, a relatively unknown attorney—Ross L. Malone of Roswell, N.W.—was slated to take over the department's No. 2 spot succeeding A. Devitt Vanech as deputy attorney general. Vanech resigned Monday to seek the Democratic nomination for the unexpired term of the late Sen. Brien McMahon of Connecticut. Impending new changes in the department were forecast by informed sources as amounting to a virtual clean sweep of officials left over from the regime of Atty. Gen. J. Howard McGrath, and before him, Tom Clark. California’s 14 Top Communists Get Five Years, $10,000 Fines LOS ANGELES. (UP)—California’s 14 leading Communists—including a self styled founding member of the party in Russia—was Los Angeles county industrial organizer for the party when indicted last December.. Spector faces alien deportation. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Albert Gore hearse, nessee Democrats mote him to the U. veteran Sen. K. I. UNESCO Raise In Closing Confab Business LOS ANGELES. (UP) national encampment at erans of Foreign War proved a resolution o use of the United National, social and cultuization's study program schools. Protesting what thе "planned corruption of children's minds and of system," the delegates passed a resolution saying "The Veterans of Forbelives that a teacher's duty is to inspire in c ounquestionable loyalty own country; a deep u sing of its ideals, a sta in its institutions; a de fer for the leaders who n country the greatest in t Universal military trai called for in a resolutio declared: "No nation h strong talk at the per se without military might up, and a large train will form part of that m Delegates also demand creased merchant maritime of trade with Czechoslavia and release of William C associated Press correspond held prisoner by the Cz Closing business today election of officers. I nomination yesterday thе opposed except for one o James W. Cothran, B S.C., was nominated for dler-in-chief. OAKLAND. (UP) — T Buford-Leonard Morrow weight fight scheduled I was postponed until Aug California's 14 Top Communists Get Five Years, $10,000 Fines LOS ANGELES. (AP) California's 14 leading Communists—including a self-styled founding member of the party in Russia—are under maximum sentence of five years in prison and $10,000 fine each today for conspiracy against the United States. The heaviest judgment possible under the Smith act of 1940 was levied yesterday by Federal Judge William C. Mathes after he upheld the jury's guilty verdict. The defendants, including Russian born Frank Spector, took their sentences without flinching. All made strong, and some defiant, statements maintaining innocence. All 14 filed immediate notice of intention to appeal the case to the U.S. circuit court. The convicted Communists found guilty after six months' trial of conspiring to teach and advocate overthrow of the government by force—all professed pride in the Communist party. "I am a founding member of the Communist party," Spector, 57, said. He dated his party entry September, 1919. He has been in the U.S. about 25 years and FORMER SANTA ANAN DIES TIPTON. (AP) Mrs. F. L. Purinton, the wife of a former mayor of Santa Ana, died in her home here today. She was 70. Mrs. Purinton and her husband, a Tipton area cattleman, moved here from the southern city in 1937. Funeral services will be held in Santa Ana. ST. PAUL, Minn.—NOW CRANE NEEDS A CRANE This giant crane, sent to dismantle a dredge docked at the Mississippi river here, ended up needing help when the pavement collapsed to leave it in this igneous position. No one was injured and damage was slight. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — PROMOTED—Rep. Albert Gore hears the good news that Tennessee Democrats voted yesterday to promote him to the U. S. Senate and to retire, veteran Sen. K. D. McKellar. In Tennessee the Democratic nomination usually means election. With Gore to share the good tidings are Mrs. Gore and their daughter, Nancy. AP WIREPHOTO UNESCO Rapped In Closing VFW McKellar, 6-Term Senate Veteran Defeated in Tennessee Elections NASHVILLE, Tenn. — PROMOTED—Rep. Albert Gore hears the good news that Tennessee Democrats voted yesterday to promote him to the U. S. Senate and to retire veteran Sen. K. D. McKellar. In Tennessee the Democratic nomination usually means election. With Gore to share the good tidings are Mrs. Gore and their daughter, Nancy. UNESCO Rapped In Closing VFW Confab Business LOS ANGELES. (P) — The 53rd national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars has approved a resolution condemning use of the United Nations' educational, social and cultural organization's study program in public schools. Protesting what they called "planned corruption of American children's minds and of the school system," the delegates yesterday passed a resolution saying in part: "The Veterans of Foreign Wars believes that a teacher's highest duty is to inspire in children an unquestionable loyalty to their own country; a deep understanding of its ideals, a staunch faith in its institutions; a deep respect for the leaders who made their country the greatest in the world." Universal military training was called for in a resolution which declared: "No nation can use strong talk at the peace table without military might to back it up, and a large trained reserve will form part of that might." Delegates also demanded an increased merchant marine, cessation of trade with Czechoslovakia and release of William Oatis, Associated Press correspondent now held prisoner by the Czechs. Closing business today includes election of officers. Placed in nomination yesterday they are unopposed except for one office. James W. Cothran, Bishopville, S.C., was nominated for commander-in-chief. OAKLAND. (P) — The Frank Buford-Leonard Morrow heavyweight fight scheduled last night was postponed until Aug. 16 be- McKellar, 6-Term Senate Veteran Defeated in Tennessee Elections By The Associated Press Eighty-three year old Sen. Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee today apparently had lost his bitter battle for an unprecedented seventh term. Rep. Albert Gore, 44, had what appeared to be an unsurmountable LOST: ONE GIRLFRIEND Jose doesn't know it, but he has lost his Becky!—for the time being at least. But don't worry, Jose, we'll find her, quick-like. Jose is Pvt. Jose P. Lopez of the 1092 Engineers, APO 201, San Francisco. His letter to Miss Becky Gallardo arrived in the Garbette's mail thib am., but no one here is acquainted with Miss Gallardo. And, her address isn't P.O. Box 151—that's us. If Miss Gallardo will call at 259 E. Center st. and ask Irene for the letter, the Gazette will finish what the PO started. 300,000 Troops Poised to Fight On Greek Border WASHINGTON. (P) — The spearheads of nearly 300,000 well armed troops face each other across the Greek-Bulgarian border, where a skirmish was fought yesterday for an outpost. Greek and Bulgarian soldiers have been mobilized along the border for years. Both sides are ready to fight. The skirmish was over tiny Gamma island in the Evros river which lead over the dean of the U.S. Senate as returns poured in from yesterday's red-hot Tennessee Democratic primary. Frank Clement, former FBI agent, apparently had ousted incumbent Gordon Browning in the governor's race. Browning sought a third two-year term. Victory in the primary is tantamount to election in strongly-Democratic Tennessee. Returns from 2022 of the state's 2300 precincts gave: Gore 210,300; McKellar 155,883. Eisenhower Active There was major activity in the Denver headquarters of Republican presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower: The general, his running mate Sen. Richard M. Nixon, and John Foster Dulles, the party's international affairs expert, met to map campaign strategy on foreign policy issues. Out of the session may come a decision on just how hard Eisenhower will strike out against the foreign policy of the Truman Administration—a policy he helped carry out as European defense commander. Furious Jet War Continues, Three More Migs Downed SEOUL, Korea. (P) — The U.S. Fifth air force said American pilots shot down three Communist MIGs today in the fifth straight day of furious jet battles over North Korea. Closing business today includes selection of officers. Placed in nomination yesterday they are unopposed except for one office. James W. Cothran, Bishopville, S.C., was nominated for commander-in-chief. OAKLAND. (P) — The Frank Buford-Leonard Morrow heavyweight fight scheduled last night was postponed until Aug. 16 because the Oakland auditorium was unavailable. Greek and Bulgarian soldiers have been mobilized along the border for years. Both sides are ready to fight. The skirmish was over tiny Gamma island in the Evros river which forms the border. The Greeks, who claim the island, said Bulgarians had invaded it, and opened a mortar attack to drive them back. Any clash between these hostile neighbors could have serious potentialities. They form one part of an uneasy line stretching from the Mediterranean to the North sea. Behind them are massed forces of the west and east. But most American officials in Europe believe that a border incident would mushroom into major conflict only when the Kremlin decides on a bigger gamble than it has taken so far. Nevertheless, the incident highlights the status of the explosive Balkans where the first shots of World war I were fired almost 40 years ago. Greece, one of the newest members of the North Atlantic treaty organization, is one of Russia's veteran opponents in the global hot-cold war. The Greeks fought and won a bloody campaign against Communist expansion. The United States since 1947 has supplied arms and training to build a modern Greek army. LOS ANGELES, (P)—Ford Motor Co.'s plants at Long Beach and Los Angeles were shut down today because of the steel shortage. The company said 2200 production of employees were idled. SEOUL, Korea. (P)—The U.S. Fifth air force said American pilots shot down three Communist MIGs today in the fifth straight day of furious jet battles over North Korea. America's 18th jet ace was crowned in the action, which brought the five-day Allied toll of Russian built jets to 18 destroyed and 19 damaged. Capt. Clifford D. Jolley of Salt Lake City, shot down his fifth MIG to qualify as an ace. That made three kills in two days for the 31-year-old Sabre jet pilot. Today the air force confirmed a MIG he shot down July 4. As a result, the spectacular Fourth of July aerial battle near the Yalu river became the biggest day of the war for U.S. airmen—13 MIGs shot down, one probably destroyed and five damaged. The old record of 13 shot down, two probably destroyed, and one damaged was set last Dec. 13. The July 4 battles erupted when Communist jets zoomed out of Manchuria in an attempt to disrupt a powerful Allied bombing of a North Korean officers candidate school. The fast Sabres warded off the MIGs from UN fighter bombers. The air force said claims of another probably destroyed Communist jet and several damaged may be confirmed later. NAGASAKI, Japan, Saturday. (P)—Church bells will toll and air raid sirens sound at 11 a.m., today 7 p.m., Friday, PDT, as the citizens of Nagasaki mark the seventh anniversary of the atom bomb dropped on their city.