anaheim-gazette 1952-11-28

36 Persons Die in C ANAHEIM Daily The Anaheim Gazette Was Established in 1870 As A Weekly And is Anaheim's First Newspaper VOLUME LOOII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER Seal Beach Woman Held on District Attorney’s Office Starts Investigation of Fatal Shooting Booked on suspicion of murder, Mrs. Frances Conant Thorpe, 38, Seal Beach nurse, was held in the county jail today while the district attorney’s office and Seal Beach police investigated the fatal Thanksgiving Day shooting of her husband, Herman Theodore Thorpe, 52, who operated a Garden Grove pool room for many years. Mrs. Thorpe told officers that her husband apparently shot himself with a pistol during a scuffle with her while they were engaged in a "minor quarrel" at their home, 121 Sixth st., Seal Beach, Thursday afternoon. But the officers said they could not accept that statement, in view of the character of the two bullet wounds found on Thorpe’s body. One had shattered his left elbow. The other bullet had entered his upper left chest, ranged downward and to the right, emerging on his back at the right side. It would be difficult to inflict such a wound while holding the pistol in his right hand and with respect to the filling of charges against Mrs. Thorpe. Thorpe is said to have been operating the Garden Grove Pool room for about 25 years, being at first associated with his father in that establishment. So There’s Your Big Explosion! After receiving “about 99 calls” regarding a mysterious explosion Wednesday afternoon, Anaheim police checked into the source of the big blast. After talking to various agencies, local police found out that the Navy had been firing big guns off San Clemente. Ike Pledges to Help Abolish ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. for a showdown on the sell fill the post left vacant by fight. Since early this weekton in an attempt to ma ed. The only avowed contend for the organization’s top spot Walter P. Reuther, president the auto workers, and Allan Haywood, who has the support the steel workers union. High CIO officials meet in ecutive session this afternoon continue their earlier talks. Amo them will be nine vice presiden and Secretary-Treasurer James Carey. The actual convention—wh lasts a week—doesn’t get un way until Monday morning. At a busy week it will be, with ma prominent speakers scheduled appear. But the selection of the no But the officers said they could not accept that statement, in view of the character of the two bullet wounds found on Thorpe's body. One had shattered his left elbow. The other bullet had entered his upper left chest, ranged downward and to the right, emerging on his back at the right side. It would be difficult to inflict such a wound while holding the pistol in his right hand, and the shattered left elbow precluded the theory that he used his left hand to hold the gun, officers observed. They said Mrs. Thorpe told them that during the scuffle with her husband, she fell and was knocked unconscious. When she recovered her senses, her husband was lying on the floor in another part of the room, dead. The shooting took place at 2:30 p.m., she said. She notified the sheriff's office at 8 p.m. But Seal Beach police took charge of the investigation, having jurisdiction over the case. They called the district attorney's office into the probe, and investigator M.D. Williams was assigned to the case. Mrs. Thorpe was booked at the county jail at 4:25 a.m. today. Deputy District Attorney Robert Kneeland said that no decision had been made today Check Passer Found Guilty Garland Carl Van Dinter, charged with passing a $63 bogus check at a service station south of Anaheim last July 22, besides a $67 check at a Costa Mesa liquor store July 27, was found guilty Wednesday afternoon by a jury that deliberated an hour and 55 minutes in Superior court at Santa Ana. Van Dinter claimed he was not even in the state at the time the checks were passed, but Deputy District Attorney Walter Stelner produced evidence that Van Dinter started working for a San Clemente firm July 22, the date the Anaheim check was passed. Handwriting experts testified that Van Dinter wrote the endorsements on the checks and a juvenile witness testified that he wrote the face of the checks. Following the jury verdict, Van Dinter applied for probation, hearing being set for Dec. 12. Ike Pledges to Help Abolish Segregation NEW YORK (P)—Walter White, executive secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said today President-elect Eisenhower pledged to do everything in his power "to abolish discrimination and segregation and injustice." White was a member of a group which spent 50 minutes in conference with the general at his Hotel Commodore offices. White said afterward that Gen. Eisenhower told the group "He would make known to the Senate that he wants filibustering stopped." "He said it was a question as to how far the executive can persuade the Congress to change its rules," White said. "He pledged us he would see that filibustering and Senate rules are not used to defeat legislation. "He spoke very strongly on the necessity for having no second-class citizenship for any American and he indicated that such things are being used against us in the propaganda war by Russia and others. "He pledged that he would use every power within his official position to abolish discrimination and segregation and injustice." White said the President-elect "indicated" he will give recognition to Negroes as well as others in building his official team. The Negro leader said some names of prominent Negroes came up during the discussion, but no specific recommendations for Cabinet posts were made. He said the general expressed "his great admiration" for Dr Ralph Bunche, United Nations official. White said he considers the "general's position better now than it was in September" on Negro problems. He recalled that the NAACP in September had not endorsed either candidate for President. Chest Campaign Reaches 76% Of Fund Goal Seventy-six per cent of the quota set by the Anaheim Community Chest for the current fund campaign has been reached, it was announced this morning by Mr. R. W. Marvin, chest secretary. There are still several envelopes in the hands of solicitors and chest officials urge a prompt return of all remaining kits. Mrs. Marvin said representatives of Anaheim union high school service clubs who came to the aid of the local chest last Tuesday did a splendid job in the clean-up campaign. They divided their groups into 20 teams which resulted in a nearly complete coverage, she explained. After tomorrow the campaign headquarters in the Boy Scout house at 117 W. Chartres st., will be closed, Mrs. Marvin said. After that solicitors may return their envelopes to the Smith-Reafsnyder Furniture store, 151 N. Los Angles st. Persons who have not yet been contacted for contributions and wish to contribute may do so at the Smith-Reafsnyder store, Mrs. Marvin said. FOND GRANDPA — President-elect Eisenhower fondly pats the curls of his granddaughter, Susan Elaine, before sitting down to a family Thanksgiving dinner at the Eisenhower home on the Columbia university campus. In his right hand the president-elect holds a fork and a carving knife as he waits for the turkey to be placed on the table. At right is Mrs. John Eisenhower, Ike's daughter-in-law. AP WIREPHOTO in Crash of Military Tram Daily GAZETTE Ansheim's First Newspaper, 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM CALORNIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1952 5 Cents per Copy 50 Cents per Month No. 261 Held on Suspicion of Murder CIO Convenes in Atlantic City to Begin Showdown on Selection of New Leader ALANTIC CITY, N. J. (P)—Delegates to the 14th CIO convention gathered here today showdown on the selection of a new president. The task of picking a new chief to post left vacant by the death of Philip Murray might lead to an open and public showdown on selection of New Leader. Since early this week, top CIO leaders have been meeting in New York and Washington in an attempt to make a choice. So far, they have reportedly remained deadlocked. The organization's top spot are P. Reuther, president of the workers; and Allan S. Good, who has the support of the workers union. CIO officials meet in session this afternoon to hear their earlier talks. Among will be nine vice presidents secretary-Treasurer James B. actual convention—which week—doesn't get under until Monday morning. And week it will be, with many present speakers scheduled to the selection of the new Only 3 Survive Explosion and Ensuing Flame TACOMA, Wash. (P)—engined military transport Alaska crashed in the force short of its destination shortly after midnight and 38:39 aboard died in the ocean and flames. The passenger list of the men and dependents he several women and nineteen children. The only survivor two airmen and an 8-yard boy. Two of the women were in the military. Several of the children wiedes. An air force information center from McChord air force where the big C-54 was being to land, said the hospital pressed the belief the threevivors have a good chance through. Sgt. Raymond Smith, who reported to have been stabbed at McChord base, died of injuries after being taken hospital. At least two witnesses tragedy said the plane was as if "whoosed" down to a flanked field about a mile its destination at McChord force base. Capt. Jack Easley, publication officer at McChord the early reports to the base cated the plane struck a tree coming in through the head for a ground - control ap landing. All but a section of the BOND DELIVERED — Rodney Thueson, right, Gazette carrier, receives $50 bond from Adolf Schoepe, general chairman of the 1952 Hallowe'en Festival, won in a Hallowe'en contest for newspaper carrier boys. Rodney's subscribers won the bonds for him by voting for him when they bought their Halloweeen buttons from local merchants. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Thueson of 10760 Crescent st. Ground-breaking Ceremony Set for New Anaheim Vacuum Cleaner Plant Ground breaking ceremonies will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, on the site of the proposed New Interstate Engineering Corp. factory at E. Vermont st. and the Santa Fe railroad tracks (northeast corner). The site was purchased recently through Jess Medaris, local realtor, and the factory to be built will house machinery and equipment for the manufacture of "Compact" vacuum sweepers. Expected to be present at the ground-breaking are L. D. Fedderman, president of the corporation, and his 12 top officials. Mayor Charles Pearson is expected to represent Anaheim, and President Stan Whieldon of the chamber of commerce, will officially represent that body. Following the ground-breaking a luncheon will be served in Anaheim Elks club under the auspices of the chamber's industrial division with Chairman Clyde Cromer. At least two witnesses reported tragedy said the plane was as if "whoosed" down to a flanked field about a mile its destination at McChord force base. Capt. Jack Easley, public mation officer at McChord, the early reports to the base cated the plane struck a tree coming in through the head for a ground - control ap-landing. All but a section of the train destroyed in the resulting fire explosion. Bodies were scorched over 200 feet from the wreck. McChord base reported transport, a C-54, was chie-fied for an approach to the aid when the disaster struck. Art Getchman, 18, who driving nearby, and Philip H. a McChord taxi driver where the plane flew low over his were the witnesses who sa-plane appeared to be afire. Pfenninger Plane Shopping Center Rumor Exploded Joining an extensive line similar rumors, another report a large shopping center de-mand on the property of Mrs. la Pfenninger at Spadra and angethorpe aves., today p- out to guesses, vague dedu- and airy rumors. The report apparently ori-ced in the office of Fullerton's utility building inspector, Ho-Erichs, who reported that men entered his office re- and asked for information on ing of Mrs. Pfenninger's pro- and the likelihood of its being nexed to Fullerton. The engineer's office of th- of Fullerton could not co-ment the rumor. No plans have filed with them, nor have heard of any fillings on the e-erty. Earle Moeller, Anaheim o-ber of commerce manager, this morning that he hadn't heard the latest rumor, named no particular organiz- and that he assumes it to be a rumor until something com- is done in regard to the land. "As far as I'm concerned just another of a flock of rumors we've heard in the few months," Moeller said. Hungry Burglars Loot Fish Market Two burglaries reported in Santa Ana Thanksgiving day involved loot valued at $500 to $700, the most serious loss being to burglars with an appetite for meat and fish. They broke into the food market operated by Don L. Kester and William H. Puffer at 1206 E. Fourth st., and hauled away two loads of canned fish and other seafood, four and a half oicnic hams, three canned hams, three pounds of wieners, some bologna and salami, six pork steaks, and 75 cartons of cigarettes. The owners estimated the loss at $300 to $500, depending upon a more detailed invoice. Entry was gained by prying the hasp off a padlock on a rear door. Police said evidence at the scene indicated that the burglars had crawled along back of counters on their hands and knees, as they made selections from the shelves and the meat counters. The other burglary, occurring some time within the last three days, was in the private garage of John K. Srnderholm Jr., at 1709 S. Park dr. Golf clubs, bags and carts valued at $200 were stolen. Jail Welcomes Peace Disturber Josenh V. Luna, 225 E. Balcom st., Fullerton, today began serving a 10-day sentence in county jail after being found guilty of being drunk and disturbing the peace. In addition, Luna must pay Anaheim Police Officer James McKenzie $18 for roping both arms of his uniform shirt. The ripping took place as McKenzie was assisting the inebriated Luna into the Anaheim clink last night. Twenty days of a 30 day sentence were suspended for one year. Expected to be present at the ground-breaking are L. D. Fedderman, president of the corporation, and his 12 top officials. Mayor Charles Pearson is expected to represent Anaheim, and President Stan Whieldon of the chamber of commerce will officially represent that body. Following the ground-breaking a luncheon will be served in Anaheim Elks club under the auspices of the chamber's industrial division with Chairman Clyde Cromer in charge. IEC's home plant is located in El Segundo and manufactures a variety of precision instruments and articles in addition to the Connect sweeper. However, according to company officials, the proposed Anaheim plant will restrict its activities to the sweeper operation. Preliminary announcements of plans for the factory stated it would consist of an initial 30,000 square-foot unit on the 4½ acre site. Room on the site is sufficient, officials sav. for eventual expansion to 100,000 square feet of factory space. Placentia Man Tanques with Law Julian N. Ochoa, 25, of the Santa Fe hotel, Placentia, had a couple of accounts to settle with the law today, as a result of driving his car through a red light at 17th and Flower sts., Santa Ana, at 6 a.m. today, and then refusing to stop for a police patrol car. Officers said he couldn't speak English, which was none of their business, and had no driver's license, which definitely was their business. Subsequent investigation proved that he is a "wetback," police parlance for a Mexican who has gained illegal entry into the United States. Southern California—Increasing high cloudiness but mostly sunny today. Variable high cloudiness tonight and Saturday. Late night and early morning fog patches near coast. Little change in temperatures. Earnle Moeller, Anaheim owner of commerce manager, this morning that he hadn't heard the latest rumor, named no particular organizer and that he assumes it to be a rumor until something comes done in regard to the land. "As far as I'm concerned just another of a flock of rumors we've heard in the few months," Moeller said. Speeder Fails To Outrun PD James Richard Grant, 18, of S. Center st., Orange, tried to speed a Santa Ana police car W. 17th st., Santa Ana, at a.m. Thursday, but failed, acceding to a Santa Ana police ree His parents, and those of his passengers, Richard Gerald Feil 377 S. Parker st., and Miss Jo Murphy, 20, of 12512 E. Fifth Santa Ana, were routed out-of-during the night to pick up trie at police headquarters. The chase began at 17th Flower sts. when police made three-car event out of what been a race between Grant's and another. Grant was on hauled at Sidney st., west of Santa Ana river bridge, the report stated. TOKYO (UP) — U. S. fans not be aware of it, but Japan colleges also play football, An can style. American style, but not An can size, it develops. Today Tokyo league office named a college all-star team. The line average 155 pounds the backs 145. Heaviest plays Mitsuru Kamiko, a tackle makes the scales fairly gross 176 pounds. Frost Warning Minimum temperatures in cold districts tonight will be about degrees, the federal fruit - f service reported. Because of creasing high cloudiness, it did not expect any firing to so oranges and lemons from frosting and it added that tombright night should be warmer. Transport in Tacoma Only 3 Survive Explosion and Ensuing Flames TACOMA, Wash. (P)—A four-engineed military transport from Alaska crashed in the fog a mile short of its destination here shortly after midnight and 36 of the 9 aboard died in the explosion and flames. The passenger list of service-men and dependents included several women and nine children. The only survivors were two airmen and an 8-year-old boy. Two of the women killed were in the military service. Several of the children were babies. An air force information officer from McChord air force base, where the big C-54 was preparing to land, said the hospitals expressed the belief the three survivors have a good chance to pull through. Sgt. Raymond Smith, who was reported to have been stationed at McChord base, died of head injuries after being taken to a hospital. At least two witnesses to the tragedy said the plane was afire as it "whooshed" down to a tree-tanked field about a mile from a destination at McChord air force base. Capt. Jack Easley, public information officer at McChord, said early reports to the base indicated the plane struck a tree while coming in through the heavy fog on a ground - control approach landing. At least two witnesses to the tragedy said the plane was afire and it "whoosed" down to a tree-nanked field about a mile from its destination at McChord air force base. Capt. Jack Easley, public information officer at McChord, said he early reports to the base indicated the plane struck a tree while in through the heavy fog on a ground control approach leading. All but a section of the tail was destroyed in the resulting fire and blossom. Bodies were scattered over 200 feet from the wreckage. McChord base reported the transport, a C-54, was circling an approach to the field when the disaster struck. Art Getchman, 18, who was living nearby, and Philip Bolden, McChord taxi driver who said the plane flew low over his home, are the witnesses who said the one appeared to be afire. Pfenninger Place Shopping Center Rumor Exploded Joining an extensive lineup of similar rumors, another report of large shopping center development on the property of Mrs. Leif-Pfenninger at Spadra and Orthethorpe aves., today petered to guesses, vague deductions in airy rumors. The report apparently originated in the office of Fullerton's deputy building inspector, Howard Richs, who reported that two men entered his office recently asked for information on zoning of Mrs. Pfenninger's property the likelihood of its being aned to Fullerton. The engineer's office of the city Fullerton could not confirm rumor. No plans have been made with them, nor have they heard of any filings on the property. Arnle Moeller, Anaheim chambers of commerce manager, said morning that he hadn't even read the latest rumor, which led no particular organization, that he assumes it to be only minor until something concrete one in regard to the land. As far as I'm concerned, it's another of a flock of such persons we've heard in the past months," Moeller said. ONCE UPON A TIME—Three years and three days ago Vlado Clementis (left), then chief of the Czechoslovakian delegation to the United Nations and Russia's Andrei Vishinsky were photographed walking arm in arm through a corridor of the U.N. headquarters at Lake Success, N.Y. Today Clementis and 10 other former Czech communist leaders are sentenced to die on the gallows as confessed traitors. Eleven Former Czech Communist Leaders Face Death on Gallows VIENNA, Austria (UP)—Eleven former Czechoslovak Communist leaders—including architects of the coup that swept their country into the Soviet orbit—today faced death on the gallows as conspicuous traitors. Heading the list as convicted ringleaders in a "Zionist-Trotskyite's plot to overthrow their pro-Moscow government, are Rudolph Slansky, former secretary general of the Czech Communist party, and former Foreign Minister Vlado Clementis. All but three of the 11 are Jews. Three other Jewish co-defendants were given life prison sentences yesterday at the close of a week-long purge trial in Prague—a trial marked by virulent anti-Semitism and an obvious attempt to blame the group for Czechoslovakia's failure to fulfill Russian requisitions for supplies and war materials. The court explained its leniency in the case of the three spared from death by saying that one of them had helped to implicate the group and three were "merely links" in the alleged pro-western conspiracy of treason, sabotage and espionage. The sentences were announced. Peace Disturbers Arrested in SA Because they allegedly hurled vulgar epiphats at two Marine Corps Shore Patrol members out-of-control. Ed by Prague radio. Those named to die with Slansky and Clementis included: Balrich Ferninder, 51, once the Kremlin's agent in Prague and former head of the Communist party's international affairs section; Andre Simon, 57, former editor of the party newspaper Rude Pravo; and Lt. Gen. Bedrich Relcon, 41, former deputy defense minister. Traffic Injuries Light Despite Heavy Traffic Despite heavy holiday traffic there were no fatalities and only seven persons were injured on Orange county highways Thanksgiving day, the California highway patrol reported today. Three of the injured were taken to Anaheim Community hospital from separate accidents. Douglas N. Reid, 20, Kirkland air force base was one of those brought to the local hospital, having received minor injuries at 10:45 p.m. yesterday when a car driven by John M. Reid, 25, Cosia Mesa, ran off Harbor blvd. and struck an orange tree, a quarter of mile south of Manchester blvd., Anaheim. Fortino Cervantes, 28, 10901 Date st.; Stanton, received minor injuries. Peace Disturbers Arrested in SA Because they allegedly hurled vulgar epihets at two Marine Corps Shore Patrol members outside of Santa Ana cafe at midnight Wednesday, and then drove past Shore Patrol headquarters to repeat their abuse. Clifford James Flareau, 23, 128 E. Ellsworth st., Anaheim, and Lyle Gene Rice, 23, of Long Beach, were arrested by Santa Ana police on a charge of disturbing the peace. Shore Patrolmen Lewis M. Vince and Franklin A. Ryerson said that Flareau and Rice not only called them vile names but also challenged them to fight, but drove away when the Marines started toward them. CHURSTON FERRERS, Eng. (U.P.)—A passenger train pulled up for an unscheduled stop near here yesterday to let a hare—that oversized European rabbit—cross the tracks. Daily Living for Peace of Mind Editors note: This is one of a series of daily articles by Anaheim ministers and is published by the Gazette in the interest of the kind of daily living that leads to contentment and happiness. In troubled times. A Divine Partnership Rev. HOWARD S. CONGDON First Presbyterian Church Completing their harvest of walnuts, two boys sat under a shady tree dividing their spoils. A passer-by could hear them chant, "one for you and one for me" until each had received his share. Many of us who are older follow this same practice. We acknowledge that some things belong to God and all the rest is distinctly no concern of his. One Day is his. All the rest are common days. One for him and six for me! One Book belongs to him, leaving the rest to God-knows-who. One House is the Lord's. The rest must belong to the landlord or the devil. It's time we discontinue distinguishing between "mine" and "His". Our daily affairs would have much more meaning if we could see ourselves in business with a Divine Partner.