anaheim-gazette 1952-12-14

Underwater Highway—That's Holland Tunnel By CHARLES E. LYONS AP News feature Writer NEW YORK — Life is often considerably more than just the roar of fast-moving vehicles to the 277 traffic policemen who man the Holland Tunnel and its approaches. The first vehicular underwater tunnel in the New York area has had its share of the humorous and the dramatic even though its recent quarter - century milestone was just another day with another 50,000 cars and trucks rolling through the more than 1½-mile-long twin tubes which burrow under the Hudson River between lower Manhattan and New Jersey. The manager of the tunnel, George E. Stickle, was a patrolman on tunnel duty when President Coolidge aboard the yacht Mayflower on the Potomac River pressed the gold and platinum key which rang a bell at the tunnel and caused two American flags to be withdrawn from the entrances. tunnel occurred on what has come to be known as "Black Friday," to tunnel personnel. It was May 13, 1949, when a truck caught fire and burned, damaging the white tile walls and the roadway. A couple of adjacent vehicles also caught fire. The cars behind all had to be laboriously backed out. The tunnel was cleared, firefighters put out the blaze, no one was hurt and the tunnel was reopened two days later. The emergency equipment and ventilation system are designed to take care of such occurrences. The air is changed every 1½ minutes, entering through vents in the walls. The tunnel breathes through 84 giant fans in four ventilation buildings. Two sets of emergency equipment are available at each end of the tunnel; other handy equipment is strategically located inside the tunnel. Instant communication by telephone is available to all police observation. UNDER THE HUDSON RIVER — The boundary line between New York and New Jersey, midway in the Hudson Tunnel. on Nov. 12, 1927. Pedestrians then inspected the tunnel for three hours. Stickle recalls that the tunnel, posts on a catwalk alongside the roadway. Most motorists quake at the thought of getting stalled in the UNDER THE HUDSON RIVER—The boundary line between New York and New Jersey, midway in the Hudson Tunnel. on Nov. 12, 1927. Pedestrians then inspected the tunnel for three hours. Stickle recalls that the tunnel, which is 22 feet below the river bottom, was opened at 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 13, because officials thought the midnight opening would keep down the number of drivers who wanted the thrill of being one of the first to go through "but still it was like Sunday afternoon." The occupants of 51,748 cars got that thrill the first day. About 330 million vehicles since gone through, with 19,633,947 vehicles using it in 1951. Giraffe Must Keep Head Down The tunnel's operating headroom is 12 feet 6 but Stickle remembers that this wasn't nearly high enough when a giraffe reared its head up out of a truck approaching the tunnel entrance a couple of years ago. The crisis was solved by putting a tarpaulin over the giraffe head so he couldn't raise it during the trip. Another time a truckload of cattle was heading into the tunnel from Jersey when a couple of bulls got loose and went charging around. Traffic halted while police caught the ours who were led out at the ends of ropes. One of the amazing little incidents in the tunnel's history concerns a dog. Stickle, then a lieutenant, was going through the tunnel to Jersey when he saw a huge white dog going between and against the onusuring lines of traffic. Stickle had to keep driving, or course, but when he came out he drove the two blocks to the other tune leading back to New York. Emerging on the New York side, Stickle was just in time to see the dog calmly trot out, having apparently followed the white center line all the way. There have been no deaths or births in the tunnel, although the latter was only a near miss. A few months ago a doctor approached the Jersey entrance with his pregnant wife. Before they could enter the tunnel it became evident the stork couldn't wait. So with a policemen driving and another assisting the doctor, the baby was born as the car turned around and sped to a Jersey hospital. posts on a catwalk alongside the roadway. Most motorists quake at the thought of getting stalled in the tunnel and tying up all that traffic. Overheated radiators in the springtime caused by motorists who forgot to remove their alcohol is responsible for the worst epidemics of stalled cars. But Stickle said the thing to do is "just sit tight." Since no section of the tunnel is ever out of sight of a patrolman, the mishap is quickly spotted and reported, traffic is diverted into the other lane and towing equipment speeds in on the clear lane. It's a Good Catcher The tunnel is often a means of intercepting all sorts of erring motorists, including criminals. A trucking concern once called to say their driver had picked up the wrong trailer and would they please send him back to the office. A distressed wife called one day to say her husband was a salesman approaching the tunnel bound for Chicago to close a deal but had the wrong set of papers. Such minor tragedies are usually turned back by alert police work as the vehicle approaches to pay the regular 50-cent toll charge. Fugitives are also apprehended through close liaison with law enforcement agencies and the FBI. Financing for the Holland Tunnel, which took seven years to build, was arranged by the states of New York and New Jersey. It was named for the first chief engineer, Clifford Holland, who died before it was finished. The tunnel has been operated since 1931 by The Port of New York Authority which purchased it for $18,208,000 from the two states. Since that time the tunnel has grossed approximately $167 million. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 (AP) — A petition to incorporate a group known as "Stop the Gold Rush" with the purpose of legalizing gambling in California—was filed today with the Los Angeles county clerk. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 (AP) — Five-year-old son of a doctor burned to death today in a fire which Outside of work on two govern-ment surveys has never before had an active role. Education—Graduate University of Michigan in 1912, law degree. Hobbies — Rides to hounds shoots quail, owns racehorses. Defense CHARLES ERWIN WILSON, 62 born Minerva, O. Has six children. Career — Electrical engineer Westinghouse then General Motors which has now heads. Politics—Not previously active in political affairs. Education — Graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology at 19 Hobbies — Riding hunters and jumpers, tennis, handball, golf ice skating. (Activity much curtailed in recent years.) Attorney General HERBERT BROWNELL, JR 48, born Peru, Neb. Has four childrens. Career — Lawyer. Politics—Dewey campaign leader, New York state assembly, national committee man, backed Eisenhower since 1951. Education—University of Nebraska and Yale Law school. Hobbies—Study of government Agriculture EZRA TAFT BENSON, 53, born Whitney, Idaho. Has six children. Career — Livestock farmer, county agent, college extension man, Mormon official. Politics—Backed Taft, but not active politically. Education—Degrees from Utah State Agricultural College, Brigham Young University Iowa State College, studied a University of California. Hobbies—Youth work. There have been no deaths or births in the tunnel, although the latter was only a near miss. A few months ago a doctor approached the Jersey entrance with his pregnant wife. Before they could enter the tunnel it became evident the stork couldn't wait. So with a policemen driving and another assisting the doctor, the baby was born as the car turned around and sped to a Jersey hospital. Black Friday in the Tunnel The most serious mishap in the LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 (UP)—A petition to incorporate a group known as "Stop the Gold Rush" with the purpose of legalizing gambling in California—was filed today with the Los Angeles county clerk. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11. (UP)—Five-year-old son of a doctor burned to death today in a fire which swept the garage of their $100,000 home at 314 S. Rossmore ave. LEAVE YOUR DRY CLEANING TO RITZ EARLY MONDAY MORNING EVERY DAY Except SUNDAY from 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. To provide us ample time to give give you the "RITZ QUALITY" of workmanship. Due to present demand, we must ask for plenty of time to do the job right. "LEAVE IT TO RITZ" We also offer the only Pillow Renovating Service in Orange County. Renovating—Re-Ticking Ritz Cleaners & Dyers WE SPECIALIZE IN DRY CLEANING 307 E. Center St — Anaheim 3289 SCIENCE CAN AID RUBBER PENANG, Malaya (UP)—An American rubber producer says science can cut the present high cost of rubber production in Malaysia. Dr. W. E. Cake, managing director of the plantation division of the United States Rubber Co., says that "modern chemical and agricultural research may well prove the salvation of the rubber industry in this country." He credited research for greater yields from rubber trees. Similarly, he said the system adopted by his company in shipping latex is concentrated form for processing in the United States ensured higher prices for sheet rubber. ARCHER HUNTS BASEMENT GAMEE NEW YORK (UP)—An archery enthusiast has found a new way to exterminate cockroaches. He shoots them. A strip of board backed with a bale of straw is set in a basement corner. The beaver board is baited to attract the little visitors. When one comes for dinner, the archer in the opposite corner has a dandy moving target. BACKS CAMPBELL KAULBARS Mortuary Phone 3209 251 N. Lemon Meet the New Cabinet State FOSTER DULLES, 64, Washington, D.C. (Parents residents of Watertown, N.Y.) Has three children. Career — International lawyer and negotiator, government advisor. Politics—Dewey backer, appointed U. S. Senator, 1949 but lost election. Advisor to three Democratic as (Wilson, Roosvelt, Trudon — Degrees from and George Washington city in Washington. Ornithologist, yachtef, tree surgeon, fisheroodchopper, author. Treasury MAGOFFIN HUM62, born Cheboygan, has three children. Labor MARTIN P. DURKIN, 58, born in Chicago. Has three children. Career—Steamfitter Chicago union business agent' 1921. National president AFL Plumbers and Pipefitters' uniion, 1943. Politics—Democrat, votee for Stevenson Illinois director of labor 19331941 under Democrat and Republican governors. Education—Grammar and night schools. Commerce SINCLAIR WEEKS, 59, born Newton, Mass. Has six children. Career—Banker and manufacturer. Politics—Heads GOP finance committee, national committeeman since 1940, committee treasurer 1941-44. Early backer of Eisenhower. Alderman and mayor of Newton (Boston suburb) 1923-35. Education—Graduate of Harvard, 1914. Hobbies—Horseback riding, hiking, farming. Interior DOUGLAS McKAY, 59, born in Portland, Ore. Has three children, another child deceased. Career—Auto salesman, now owns agency. Politics—Mayor Salom, Ore., state senator, governor, 1949. Education—Oregon State Hobbies—Horseman, rides in rodeo parades. Postmaster Gen. ARTHUR E. SUMMERFIELD, 53, born in Pinconning, Mich. Has two children. Career—Auto plant worker, oil distributor, real estate, owni large retail auto sales agency. Politics—Started as Willkie backer 1940, became expert on political finance, G.O. P. national chairman for Ike, backed Vandenberg in 1948, lost nomination campaigns for Michigan secretary of state and governor. Education—Quit school at 12 to work. Hobbies—Trout fishing. Now EXC 3 BDRI 1½ In Fullen FOR O $12,5 Defense LES ERWIN WILSON, 62, nerva, O. Has six children. Career — Electrical engineer, Westinghouse, then General Motors which he now heads. Politics — Not previously active in political affairs. Education — Graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology at 19. Riding hunters and tennis, handball, golf, ing. (Activity much current years.) Orney General ERT BROWNELL, JR., Peru, Neb. Has four chilLawtics — Campaign New York assembly, commit-backed ever since Education — Strity of a and new school. Study of government. Agriculture TAFT BENSON, 53, born Idaho. Has six children. Livearmer, agent, extensionormon Taft, but have politication—es from state AgColBigham Young University, state College, studied at city of California. Youth work. "Defense Bonds make ideal Christmas gifts," says Esther Williams, now starring in M-G-M's "Million Dollar Mermaid." 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