anaheim-gazette 1952-09-16

Anaheim Gazette TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1952 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Drunk Driving Law Illustrates Reason for Officers' Defeatism By GEORGE HART Continuing last week's exploration of weakness in law enforcement and their causes, we arrive at the situation in which the spirit of the law can be defeated by the letter. It is not always the loopholes in the law that permit culpits to escape punishment for their misdeeds. Sometimes it is the law itself that saves them. One example of such, which makes law enforcement officials want to bite nails, is the law "covering" that very common and most serious menace to society, drunk driving. Many people are irritated by frequent failure to convict drunk drivers who have caused injury to others. They are not aware that the fault is with the law, not those trying to enforce it. The law, for a fact, excuses a drunk driver, no matter how many victims he has mowed down, unless he has committed some other violation of law in connection with the traffic injury. "Unless he has driven through a red signal, or crossed the center stripe, to the wrong side of the highway, or got out of legal bounds in some other way, the law can't touch him as it is now constituted. If he is driving in conformity to traffic rules and causes a traffic injury, he has committed no legal offense, even though he is drunken than 1700 dollars, and his state of intoxication directly causes the injury. He can, of course, be arrested on a misdemeanor charge, but so far as the real felony he has committed actually, if not legally, he is absolved by the law. The law, section 501 of the California vehicle code, reads: "Any person who, while driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, drives a vehicle and when so driving does any act forbidden by law, or neglects any duty imposed by law in the driving of such vehicle, which act or neglect proximately causes bodily injury to any person other than himself is guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than one year or more than five years, or in the county jail for not less than 90 days or more than one year, or by fine of not less than $200 or more than $500, or by both such fine or imprisonment." It sounds as if the legislators reasoned that if the drunk driver lacked sure control of his car, it would be evident in some specified way, which certainly looks like a long guess, to say the least. They have put the drunk driving test right into the statute itself. They have also put handcuffs on the traffic officers instead of the drunk driver. The reckless driving charge is equally difficult to prive. That statute requires "wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property" to be shown. Which means, in effect, that it is UNINVITED GUEST—The ward part of a light plane pended through the ceiling (left), of a home in Wichita, plane crashed through the main pilot. Three members of the Anaheimer Disting Kindly Action Whi Occasionally a reader favors a certain something that lied was true of the following from Mr. who took the time to write us of Dear Editor: Although I do not claim to papers, after reading the head crime I would like to see someone on a bus from Los Angeles to A Evening classes in art and photography are among new offerings of Anaheim Union Evening High school this year, Principal William Poulson pointed out today. Both classes are being conducted by Ted Wade, experienced professional painter and photographer added to the day school's teaching staff this year. The painting class to be held each Monday evening in the school art room, will offer instruction in at least six separate art mediums: water color, silk painting, oil, third dimensional drawing, anatomy, and crafts. Both beginners and veteran artists are welcome. Photography classes, to be held in the same room each Wednesday evening, offer full use of the regular school's photo lab. Mr. Wade will offer instruction in the types and uses of cameras, the use of light meters, and the step-by-step method of developing and printing. Class demonstrations will also be held of lighting and table top models. The class, similarly, is opened to both beginning and advanced lensmen. The classes are two of 18 being offered this year, as part of the school's adult education program. Registration fee is one dollar. Further information may be had by contacting Mr. Poulson at the high school (2231). Ken Chesley Wins Award at Fair POMONA — Ken Chesley of Anaheim, member of Fullerton Future Farmers of America, received top award for his showmanship of fat beef in the junior division on the second day of the Los Angeles County Fair. The award, given by the Independent Bankers Association of Southern California, was presented by George Stone, Pomona First National Bank, chairman of the agricultural committee. The more than 40,000 exhibits entered in the silver anniversary include 6000 in the Junior Fair alone. Slated to run through Sept. 28, the Fair is expected to draw a million and a quarter persons through the gates before the closing date. Adding to the displays are nightly programs before the grandstand, including Liberace, "Wizard of the Piano," through Sept. 20 and "Fair Follies" during the closing week. BLIND COUPLE WED—Gene Raschi, 22, blind brother of New York Yankee pitcher Vic Raschi, and partially blind Helen Gerdes, 19, of Portland, Me., are blessed by Father Robert D. Navien during their nuptial mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation church in Cambridge, Mass. The couple met as students at the Perkins Institution for the Blind. Raschi, whose home is in Springfield, Mass., lost his sight after an injury in a sandlot baseball game. He is now a radio and television singer. IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO From the Files of Anaheim Gazette By MRS. HENRY KUCHEL 75 Years Ago September 1877 The fire company met last evening at Pete Richard's saloon. A finance committee consisting of Messrs. Sorenson, Cahill and Hartung was appointed. A committee was appointed to canvass for subscribers for a fire engine and to report at the next meeting. Messrs. Cahill, Conrad and Backs were appointed as such committee. It was suggested that a picnic might be given shortly. No action was taken in the matter. The Anaheim Literary society will hold their meeting Monday evening. The question to be discussed will be an interesting one and a large audience will, no doubt, be present. The grand jury finished their labors yesterday. There were 25 cases presented of which 15 were ignored and one dismissed. No true bills were found. Dr. James Ellis has been advancing the reputation of our Anaheim wine by sending a case of Koenig's best to Mr. Brown, cashier of the Bank of California. Charles K. Switzer returned Sunday from an extensive trip in Arizona. Christ Callian was arrested yesterday on a complaint of stealing some photographs from a young lady. The gentleman with the religious name paid the fine and gave up the pictures. VITED GUEST—The engine and for-part of a light plane are shown suspil through the ceiling of a living room of a home in Wichita, Kas., after the crashed through the roof, killing the Three members of the Dale Richardson family, in the house when the plane struck, escaped injury. At right, Wichita Police Inspector Carl Triplett (white hat) looks on as fireman checks the wreckage on the roof of the house. Heimer Distinguishes City by Daily Action While Traveling Sionally a reader favors the editor with a letter that con-ertain something that literally forces him to publish it. It of the following from Mrs. Margaret Stevens of Santa Ana, the time to write us of an incident that pleased her. Editor: though I do not claim to be a writer for columns in news-after reading the headlines in the newspapers about would like to see something in print about what I saw a from Los Angeles to Anaheim the other evening. Anaheim FFA Votes Initiation Date For Greenhands Anaheim Future Farmers of America had a meeting in the lecture room of the agriculture building of Anaheim Union High school last Monday. The date for the Greenhand initiation was set for Oct. 10 in the girls' gym. All parents are invited. Water Authority To Decide Use Of State Money SACRAMENTO (UP)—The question of what to do with the 10 million dollars voted by the legislature toward state purchase of the Central Valley Project comes before the State Water Project Authority today. This is the same body that received from State Engineer A. D. Edmonston last March a report asserting that state acquisition and operation of the huge federally constructed water-power project is financially practical. Within a few days after Edmonston's report was made public the legislature had written into the state budget a 10 million dollar item variously described as a "down payment" or "good faith appropriation" toward state purchase. The law specifies the money can be used for further studies. Gov. Warren, who approved the item in the burget, said recently that was the administration's intention. More investigations were needed, he said, before the administration decided one way or the other the desirability of state purchase. The federal government's position is that it is willing to turn the project over to the state anytime there is a concrete offer which would safeguard the national investment. Within a few days after Edmonston's report was made public the legislature had written into the state budget a 10 million dollar item variously described as a "down payment" or "good faith appropriation" toward state purchase. The law specifies the money needed, he said, before the administration decided one way or the other the desirability of state purchase. The federal government's position is that it is willing to turn the project over to the state anytime there is a concrete offer which would safeguard the national investment. our taxes went up faster than our With thousands of new customers of electricity by everyone, our 12% greater last year than in than they were in 1950! An high cost of doing business that fuel and labor way up—the fee are lower today than ever be necessary. If you're using your electric service bills, of rates have not been increased reduced many times! "Edison electricity is your best Reddy Kilowatt your electric servant Edson SOUTHERN Fullerton Young GOPs to Caravan To Nixon Talk The Fullerton unit of Young Republicans will join a motor caravan tomorrow bound for Pomona hear Sen. Richard Nixon. The publican vice presidential nominee will address a crowd at the illway station as a part of his whistle stop campaign. Chairman Jerry Smith advises at all interested parties meet the Fullerton YWCA by 7 p.m. Anyone unable to arrange transportation may call Mrs. Marret Livingston at Anaheim 979. Smith also announces steady in-ase in membership, and the ap- U. S. Planes Claim Hit in Maneuvers ABOARD USS WASP (P)—Sixteen U.S. planes engaged in NATO's "Mainbrace" maneuvers claimed today to have damaged an "enemy" raider as a big international task force set powerful air-sea blows to eliminate the threatening warship. The 16 planes from the huge American aircraft carrier Franklin D. Roosevelt located the "enemy" vessel last night 50 miles from the task force. The role of the raider in this big naval exercise by eight North Atlantic nations is taken by the Canadian pointment of Wilbur Scott as precinct chairman for the coming election. A vast fleet of 160 ships and more than 80,000 men are involved in the test of Allied operation plans. From this armada, a 52-vessel task force is moving northward in the North Sea. At the heart of the force are three of the world's biggest carriers, Britain's HMS Eagle and the American Midway and Roosevelt. Since 1934, we've been expanding our system to bring telephone service to the Columbia Basin area. When the Columbia Basin needed telephones Making a desert blossom meant building complete, new communications system twenty years ago, much of central Washington was sagebrush wasteland. Then came the Columbia Basin project with its plans for a huge dam and thousands of miles of irrigation canals. Right from the beginning, one of the important tools" needed was telephone service. And we began, even before a yard of earth was moved, create a new telephone system in the desert. I've invested hundreds of thousands of dollars build the new facilities in the Columbia Basin investment which will mean much to the rest and to the nation. For it is helping turn ten land into rich, food-producing farms. Highway mobile telephones have been helping contractors and engineers build a network of canals over the vast area. In 1934, we put a private line circuit from Coulee Dam to Ephrata. Today the dam itself is webbed with miles and miles of telephone lines...a nerve system over which practically all operations are controlled. And throughout the Basin area we've been building huge amounts of telephone facilities to take care of its amazingly rapid growth. In Ephrata, for instance, three operators handled all calls in 1942. Today, although dial equipment handles local calls, 25 operators are needed. In Moses Lake, there were 66 telephones in 1935. Today there are more than 2000...and the real growth still lies ahead. Eventually, irrigation water will reach more than a million acres. And we'll keep doing our best to see that the people who move there will have telephone service equal to that in other areas we serve here in the West. Your telephone is one of today's best bargains Throughout the West, the Columbia Basin telephone story has been told in hundreds of rapidly growing communities. And, fast as the West's growth has been, the telephone has grown at an even faster rate...twice as fast in the territory we serve. For at today's prices, the telephone is economical more people can afford it...so useful, more people want it. Pacific Telephone Matter than our sales! POWER POINTER Thousands of new customers on our lines and increased use city by everyone, our revenues were approximately last year than in 1950, but our taxes were 18% more were in 1950! And when you add to this the skyrocketing of doing business these days—with materials, equipment, labor way up—the fact that Edison rates for electricity today than ever before means that an adjustment will cary. If you're using more electricity than you did years ago electric service bills, of course, will show it. But Edison have not been increased in 31 years! Instead, they have been many times! Electricity is your best buy—you can depend on it!" SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY