anaheim-gazette 1953-01-04

GOP Majority in Con 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 VOLUME LXXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY Truman Creates Super-Loyalty Board to Test Vincent's Loyalty WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. (P)—President Truman, dissatisfied with a loyalty review board report recommending the firing of John Carter Vincent, career diplomat, today ordered the creation of a new board to test Vincent's loyalty. The government's top loyalty review board had ruled on Dec. 15 that Vincent, long a target of communism charges by Sen. McCarthy (R-Wis.) and others Blazing Meteor Startles Bay Area Residents SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3. (P)—A glaring light, attributed to an unusually brilliant meteor, blazed northwestward across the San Francisco Bay area skies about 12:20 a.m. today. Many of the thousands of witnesses said it was accompanied should be fired. It said that there was a reasonable doubt of the loyalty of Vincent, who once was a key figure in U.S. far eastern policy. The review board cited what it called Vincent's "studied praise" of Chinese Communists in the early 1940's and his criticism of the Chiang Kai-shek government. Secretary of State Acheson told President Truman, in a statement made public tonight at the White House, that he could not take as final the board ruling that there was reasonable doubt as to Vincent's loyalty. Acheson said he found on examining the board's recommendation "that no evidence had been produced which led them to have a doubt as to Mr. Vincent's loyalty." Accordingly Acheson recommended the creation of a new board to review the case, and Truman authorized him to go ahead. Acheson proposed that the new board consist of: Judge Learned B. Hand, who until his retirement was a judge of the U.S. circuit court of appeals. Startles Bay Area Residents SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3 (UP)—A glaring light, attributed to an unusually brilliant meteor, blazed northwestward across the San Francisco Bay area skies about 12:20 a.m. today. Many of the thousands of witnesses said it was accompanied by an explosive jolt, apparently from air shock waves. Persons on the San Mateo county coast said it appeared to plummet into the Pacific. The Coast Guard, called in the early belief that a disaster had occurred at sea, could fined no trace. The flash was observed from Salinas on the south to Napa on the north, a distance of 150 miles. It was described variously as white, yellowish-white and greenish-white. Dr. Otto Struve, head of the University of California astronomy department, said it appeared to be a "fireball," a meteor of exceptional brilliance. Although many observers described its size as "big as a wash-tub," Dr. Earle G. Linsley, meteor research expert for the California Academy of Sciences, said, "A meteor such as this one might be about the size of a man's flat. It might even be as big as a man's head, but it would be surprising to find it much larger." Linsley explained that meteors tend to be much smaller than observers think. He guessed it was probably at least 30 miles high and traveling at perhaps 30 miles a second. Six Persons Hurt In Accidents Near Anaheim Six persons were injured at approximately the same spot near Anaheim in two accidents Friday and Saturday, the California Highway Patrol reported. Mrs. Jessie Salazar, 54, 9331 Katella rd., Anaheim, and Mrs. Alene Pedersen, 43, Santa Ana, received major injuries Friday in a collision between cars driven by their husbands, Juan G. Salazar, 53, and Arthur Paul Pedersen, 46, near the intersection of Highway 101 and Manchester blvd. south of the city Both women were taken to hospitals. Receiving minor injuries in the crash were Pedersen, Renaldo Espinoza, 36, and his wife, Lydia, 30, of 10755 Katella rd. At the same location at 1 a.m. Saturday, a car driven by Carl Acheson said he found on examining the board's recommendation "that no evidence had been produced which led them to have a doubt as to Mr. Vincent's loyalty." Accordingly Acheson recommended the creation of a new board to review the case, and Truman authorized him to go ahead. Acheson proposed that the new board consist of: Judge Learned B. Hand, who until his retirement was a judge of the U.S. circuit court of appeals; John J. McCloy, former high commissioner for Germany; James Grafton Rogers, former assistant secretary of state under Secretary Simson; G. Howland Shaw, a retired foreign service officer and former assistant secretary under Secretary Hull, and Edmund Wilson, a retired foreign service officer and former ambassador. The state department last month in announcing the loyalty review board's action, suspended Vincent and ordered him home from Tangier, where he has recently been serving as consular agent. McCracken's Fate Still in Hands Of Frisco Court Whether Henry Ford McCracken, sex slayer of 10-year-old Patty Jean Hull, 10, at Buena Park nearly two years ago, will die in San Quentin's gas chamber Jan. 23, the date now scheduled, is expected to depend upon hearing of a motion to dismiss his appeal in San Francisco Jan. 12. When McCracken's attorneys, James Monroe and George Chuila, obtained a stay of execution from Martin county superior court which halted McCracken's execution Oct. 31, Judge R. Charles Brusatori of Marin county, at a later hearing, denied McCracken a writ of probation, which would have called for another hearing on the question of McCracken's sanity. Under state law, an insane man can not be executed. McCracken had been found sane by a jury in Orange county, but his attorneys claimed he became insane later. They appealed from Judge Brusatori's denial of the writ, the appeal being filed in the First District court of appeals. San Francisco. Subsequently McCracken was again sentenced to die Jan. 23, but his appeal still is pending in San Francisco, and unless decided or dismissed, is expected to again block the execution. HOUSE MEMBERS SWORDERS OF THE NEW HOUSE OF STAND WITH RAISED HANDS TO THE OATH OF OFFICE AT THE OPERATIONAL SANTA ANA HOTTEST SPOT IN NATION LOS ANGELES Jan 3 (UP)—The weather was so balmy along Southern California beaches today that residents started to startles Bay Area Residents SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3 (UP)—A glaring light, attributed to an unusually brilliant meteor, blazed northwestward across the San Francisco Bay area skies about 12:20 a.m. today. Many of the thousands of witnesses said it was accompanied by an explosive jolt, apparently from air shock waves. Persons on the San Mateo county coast said it appeared to plummet into the Pacific. The Coast Guard, called in the early belief that a disaster had occurred at sea, could fined no trace. The flash was observed from Salinas on the south to Napa on the north, a distance of 150 miles. It was described variously as white, yellowish-white and greenish-white. Dr. Otto Struve, head of the University of California astronomy department, said it appeared to be a "fireball," a meteor of exceptional brilliance. Although many observers described its size as "big as a wash-tub," Dr. Earle G. Linsley, meteor research expert for the California Academy of Sciences, said, "A meteor such as this one might be about the size of a man's flat. It might even be as big as a man's head, but it would be surprising to find it much larger." Linsley explained that meteors tend to be much smaller than observers think. He guessed it was probably at least 30 miles high and traveling at perhaps 30 miles a second. Six Persons Hurt In Accidents Near Anaheim Six persons were injured at approximately the same spot near Anaheim in two accidents Friday and Saturday, the California Highway Patrol reported. Mrs. Jessie Salazar, 54, 9331 Katella rd., Anaheim, and Mrs. Alene Pedersen, 43, Santa Ana, received major injuries Friday in a collision between cars driven by their husbands, Juan G. Salazar, 53, and Arthur Paul Pedersen, 46, near the intersection of Highway 101 and Manchester blvd. south of the city Both women were taken to hospitals. Receiving minor injuries in the crash were Pedersen, Renaldo Espinoza, 36, and his wife, Lydia, 30, of 10755 Katella rd. At the same location at 1 a.m. Saturday, a car driven by Carl Acheson said he found on examining the board's recommendation "that no evidence had been produced which led them to have a doubt as to Mr. Vincent's loyalty." Accordingly Acheson recommended the creation of a new board to review the case, and Truman authorized him to go ahead. Acheson proposed that the new board consist of: Judge Learned B. Hand, who until his retirement was a judge of the U.S. circuit court of appeals; John J. McCloy, former high commissioner for Germany; James Grafton Rogers, former assistant secretary of state under Secretary Simson; G. Howland Shaw, a retired foreign service officer and former assistant secretary under Secretary Hull, and Edmund Wilson,a retired foreign service officer and former ambassador. The state department last month in announcing the loyalty review board's action,suspended Vincent and ordered him home from Tangier ,where he has recently been serving as consular agent. McCracken's Fate Still in Hands Of Frisco Court Whether Henry Ford McCracken sex slayer of 10-year-old Patty Jean Hull, 10, at Buena Park nearly two years ago will die in Orange county,but his attorneys claimed he became insane later They appealed from Judge Bru士atori's denial of the writ,the appeal being filed in the First District court of appeals.San Francisco Subsequently McCracken was again sentenced to die Jan. 23,but his appeal still is pending in San Francisco,and unless decided or dismissed.is expected to again block the execution.Boys Killed in One Killed, Five Missing as Car Makes 400-Foot Dive into River YREKA, Calif., Jan. 3 UP—An automobile crowded with 11 persons plunged over a 400-foot bluff into the Klamath river northwest of here early today, killing one outright and leaving five others missing and presumed dead. All the other five occupants were reported seriously to critically injured. The scene was in isolated, rugged country about 35 miles northwest of this northern California town. Sheriff's deputies said that the group, mostly members of two families, was returning home to Happy Camp, 60 miles northwest of Yreka, and apparently missed a turn in the road about 4 a.m. Found dead on the river bank was Robert Pepper, about 30. Missing and believed dead were his wife, two of his sons, Robert Jr., 5, and Jimmy, 9 months, George Altheus, about 42, and Mrs. Mae Aubrey, about 37. Brought to the Yreka hospital this afternoon were Al Bieber, 33, the driver; Warren Conrad, 13; Pete Goodwin, 17; Bill Pepper, 2½, and Eli Aubrey, 35. They were unable to give coherent accounts of the accident, but sheriff's deputies said that Aubrey had managed to cover two miles to the nearest house to summon help. The river was being searched for the car and the bodies of those missing. HOUSE MEMBERS SWORD bers of the new House of stand with raised hands today the oath of office at the open Santa Ana Hottest Spot in Nation LOS ANGELES Jan 3 UP The weather was so balmy along Southern California beaches today that several hundred persons took a dip in the surf. The mercury climbed to 80 here to 82 in Long Beach and to a "sizzling" 86 in Santa Ana, warmest spot in the nation. The warm spell is expected to continue tomorrow. Cuffed Prisoner Escapes SA Officers Anyone observing a Mexican youth wandering with his hands handcuffed behind his back would be thanked for notifying Santa Ana police. The youth no doubt would be Ramon Sanchez Palacio, 23, of Santa Ana, who made his escape from Santa Ana officers Friday evening, with the aid of a female accomplice, who diverted the attention of the officers by feigning illness. Officers Al Pillsbury and Harold Davis observed Palacio fire four shots from a pistol, while seated in a parked car on Delhi rd. near Newport ave. The shots were aimed at a nearby house, but somewhat high, as though Palacio might be trying to frighten the occupants. They never learned his motive, because when he resisted arrest, and they handcuffed him, one of two girl companions of the youth created the diversion. When the officers went to her aid, Palacio ran into a nearby orange grove and made good his escape, still handcuffed. in Congress Postpones Filing TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4, 1953 5 Cents per Copy 50 Cents per Month No. 307 Republicans Margin of WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 day and quickly shoved on have disrupted opening day. For the most part, the who will control it for the what Frederick Brown Hasenate chaplain called "this of destiny." For it brought the first official switch in powhich will lend a 20-year reign the "New-Deal, Fair Deal" Decratic administration with Dwight D. Eisenhower's inaugution on Jan. 20. For the Republicans we have held the whip-hand in cogress for only a brief two-yeabreak since 1950, it was a t of open glee and jubilation. Democrats concealed any shiof gloom, and even tossed a cocky prediction or two t this new rise to power by GOP is only temporary. Even now, the Republicans have only a shaky one-vote margin the senate and a 10-vote edge the house. That means they have to rely on the help of Soern Democrats, which they h had in the past, to put according the incoming administration's islative program. Aside from curtain raising malities accomplished in a sp of complete joviality, there w brief, inconclusive skirmishes both senate and house over p posals to change the rules un HEL CONGRATULATED—WashingD.C.—California’s new junior senator, James Kuchel, (R) (left) receives the ratifications of Vice President Barkley after taking the oath of office today. Sen. William Knowland (R-Calif.) is at center. (AP Wirephoto) SE MEMBERS SWORN IN — Memof the new House of Representatives with raised hands today as they take oath of office at the opening of the 83rd Congress. The new speaker, Rep. Joseph W. Martin (left of rostrum) administers the oath. Diplomat Arrested as Drunk While Carrying Secret Papers gets ‘Book’ WASHINGTON, Jan. 3. The second—and far more costly—GOP is only temporary. Even now, the Republicans have only a shaky one-vote margin the senate and a 10-vote edge the house. That means they will have to rely on the help of Soern Democrats, which they had in the past, to put accidents into the incoming administration's isitative program. Aside from curtain raising, malities accomplished in a spat of complete joviality, there w brief, inconclusive skirmishes both senate and house over posals to change the rules unwhich they operate. Nineteen senators lined up behind a maneuver pointed at getting a change that would make it easier to crush filibusterers and obtain action on civil rights legislation as a free employment practices, anti-pi-tax and anti-lynching bill. But by agreement with the Governor of the senate, Robert Talt of Ohio, a showdown was put off until Tuesday. And there is every sign that when it does come, backers of the change will be swamped by a list up that has had things pretty much its own way in congress for ye—a coalition of Republicans Southern Democrats. In the house, supporters of project to curb the power of rules committee to bottle up for bills couldn't muster enough strength to force a vote. What they want to do is write into the rules a provision that would, in effect, put a 21-day (Continued on Page 8) Mrs. Thorpe to Face Trial for Murder Feb. 16 Trial of Mrs Frances ConThorpe, 38. Seal Beach housewife charged with the Thanksgiving day murder of her husband, Herman Theodore Thorpe, has been set for Feb 16 following her plea of not guilty when arraigned before Superior Judge Robert Gallner in Santa Ana. Her attorneys, S. B. Kauman of Anselm and Z. B. Eckof Santa Ana, demanded a jury trial, which was set in Judge Raymond Thomson's court. The murder charge was filed against Mrs Thorpe after Seal Beach police and county officials investigated her story of Thorpe death in their home at Seal Beach. She first said that her husband had shot himself during a scuffle with her, in which she was thrown to the floor and "blacked out" several hours. When she regained consciousness, she saw his body on the floor; the gun near right hand, she said. Examination showed tha Diplomat Arrested as Drunk While Carrying Secret Papers gets 'Book' WASHINGTON, Jan 3 UP. The State Department today cracked down on Foy D. Kohler, a diplomat who was arrested for drunkenness while carrying secret papers. He was removed from the department's top level policy planning staff and suspended from all duty for a month, without pay. The department also announced it was meting out a formal reprimand, which becomes part of Kohler's record, to be considered any time he is up for promotion. Kohler, 44, and his wife, Phyllis, were returning home from a party in Arlington county, Va., about 2 am Dec. 6, when their car ran off the road, clipped a telephone pole and landed its occupants in the hands of police and in the midst of a sensational situation. It turned out that Kohler had a briefcase containing State Department papers on the Tunisian-Moroccan situation which were stamped "secret." Officials said that after the accident, Kohler kept the briefcase containing the papers in his hands, until he handed it over to a State Department security officer who was summoned. Today's action keeps Kohler in the foreign service but has the effect, due to the suspension, of putting up to the Eisenhower administration a decision on what kind of assignment should next be given him. He will be under suspension until after the new secretary of state, John Foster Dulles, takes office Jan. 20. For Kohler today's action was the second—and far more costly round of penalties for his behavior. Two days after his arrest he paid a fine of $825. But his suspension from his job will cost him about $1130, since his salary is $13,600 a year. County Growth Recorded in Record Recording New records for recording of documents, reflecting the steady growth of property development in Orange county, were set by County Recorder Ruby McFarland's office during 1952, she reported yesterday. There were 70,995 documents recorded during the year, including 1795 filed under registered land titles. This compared with 66,847 in 1951, and 65,158 in 1950. Total recording fees collected by the recorder during 1952 was $160,951, as compared with $147,917.60 in 1951 and $150,216.80 in 1950. There were 105 maps of new subdivisions filed with the recorder's office during 1952. Sugar Quota Fulfillment Expected MANILA UP—The Philippines is expected to fill its annual 952-000-ton sugar quota to the United States for the 1952-53 season for the first time since World War II, says Placido L. Mapa, chairman of the government Rehabilitation Finance Corp. In that connection, Dodge has been working closely with the man he will succeed as budget director Frederick J. Lawton, gathering information for Eisenhower on the budget which President Truman will submit to Congress next Friday. Les Filibuster Battle Republicans Expect to Bolster Shaky Margin of Power with Southern Help By DOUGLAS B. CORNÉLL WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (WP)—The GOP rode back into power in the new Congress to and quickly shoved over until next week a Senate fight over filibuster rules that would be disrupted opening day harmony. For the most part, the 83rd Congress did little but swear in members, elect the men will control it for two years, and run through a few moments of debate. Yet it was Frederick Brown Harris, chaplain called "this day destiny." For it brought forth first official switch in power which will lend a 20-year reign of "New-Deal, Fair Deal" Democracy administration with Gen. D. Elsenhower's inauguration Jan. 20. For the Republicans who held the whip-hand in concessions for only a brief two-year break since 1930, it was a day open glee and jubilation. Democrats concealed any show of glom, and even tossed out poky prediction or two that new rise to power by the P is only temporary. Now, the Republicans have a shaky one-vote margin in senate and a 10-vote edge in house. That means they may rely on the help of South-Democrats, which they have in the past, to put across incoming administration's legislative program. Due from curtain raising for les accomplished in a spirit complete joviality, there were inconclusive skirmishes in senate and house over proposals to change the rules under 83rd Congress Opens in Grand Confusion, Complete with VIPs By ARTHUR EDSON WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (WP)—All was confusion on capitol hill today. For the 83rd Congress opened, and the average observer, who couldn't tell the congressmen without a program, didn't have any. It was especially difficult in the House, where $1 eager faces were on display collectively for the first time. A favored few newspaper men, photographers, congressmen had a little pocket book, with pictures of congressmen in it. It wasn't the answer. Try to pick out a face from a book with 500 faces, you'll get the idea. Other than the difficulty in identification, everything went smoothly as the Republican team took over in both houses. There were such interesting sidelights as a famous visitor to the Senate, b. An official verification that the Republicans won the election, and e. the good news that the U.S. Senate is operating under the constitution. The famous Senate visitors were Mrs. Bess Truman, whose husband has had a job on Pennsylvania Avenue for the past seven years, and Mr. Richard Nixon. Mr. Nixon was formerly Sen. Nixon and soon will be Vice president Nixon. Right now he's a private citizen, but he still attracted considerable attention when he dropped in on his old senatorial pals. And even though Mrs. T. soon will be leaving the White House, she was carefully pointed out as she took a front row seat in the gallery. Both GOPs and Both GOPs and Demos Make Tax Cutting Moves WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (AP)—Tax cutting moves got off to a rapid start in the new Congress today, but they face a long and perhaps stormy trip through the legislative mills. A number of Republicans and Democrats called for tax relief of one kind or another. The emphasis, however, was on cutting government spending first. The key measure, providing for an 11 per cent reduction in income taxes for most persons starting June 30, came from Rep. Reed R.N.Y., who becomes chairman of the tax-writing Ways and Means committee. Said Reed: "We can have the tax relief provided in my bill and also achieve our major goal of a balanced budget ... The present high individual income tax rates are preventing all segments of our people from realizing a higher standard of living." "Thousands of small taxpayers," he added, "have placed their trust in the Republican party." Reed, in a speech prepared for House delivery, said his tax cut bill would reduce federal income by $1,800,000,000 in the fiscal year starting July 1, from an estimated 69 billion this year. Local Merchant Struck by Car John Williams, proprietor of Williams Shoestore, 174 W. Center st., suffered a compound fracture of his lower left leg late yesterday afternoon when he was struck by a car as he crossed Los Angeles st. in the middle of the first block south of Center st. Driver of the car was Marjorie Lee Banks, 29, 1901 Lindauer dr., La Habra. She was not held. Later in the evening, cars driven by Lee Dale Lippencott, 27, Emporia, Kansas, and Alan Hugh Nicholson, 30, 611 N Pomona st., Fullerton, collided at Palm and Center sts. Henry Snay. The famous Senate visitors were Mrs. Bess Truman, whose husband has had a job on Pennsylvania Avenue for the past seven years, and Mr. Richard Nixon. Mr. Nixon was formerly Sen. Nixon and soon will be Vice president Nixon. Right now he's a private citizen, but he still attracted considerable attention when he dropped in on his old senatorial pals. And even though Mrs. T. soon will be leaving the White House, she was carefully pointed out as she took a front row seat in the gallery. The House went through the formality of deciding, in effect, whether the Republicans or the Democrats won the most House seats in November. The side which won the most, see, would get to name the new House speaker. Well, the votes were palatak- (Continued on Page 5) Woman Claims Rape, Robbery By Three Men Claims that she was raped by three men and robbed of a diamond ring and $80 in cash, made by Mrs. Virginia A. Clay of Sunset Beach, were being investigated today by Santa Ana police and the sheriff's office. Police were called to the Gibbon service station at 17th and Khur st., Santa Ana, at 6:55 p.m. today and found Mrs. Clay there, in a highly emotional state, showing signs of having been beaten about the face. She had the odor of liquor on her breath, but told officers that the men who assaulted her had also forced her to drink liquor, had threatened her with a knife, and knocked her senseless at one point. She had been driving from Westminster to Santa Ana early yesterday afternoon and made a boulevard stop when the three men climbed into her car, she said. She was unable to give the location. Police said it might have been somewhere on 17th street. The men forced her to drive over various roads for three hours, she told officers. 204 Victims of Polio Recorded Entry of little Linda Davies, 3, Laguna Beach, into the county hospital polio pavilion at year-end, with a mild case of the disease, brought the total polio cases reported during 1952 to 204, a record mark comparing it with 199 Daily Living for Peace of Mind Editor's 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. Living on Twenty-Four Hours a Day By FRANK E. BUTTERWORTH Pastor, White Temple Methodist Church Do you have as much difficulty as I do in finding enough hours in the day to accomplish your work? Somehow we are always behind in what we would like to accomplish, and at times we become so annoyed and almost panicked by the unforeseen interruptions that frustrate our schedules and plans that we go into a nervous "tizzy" and our peace of mind is thoroughly ruined. At such a time it is well to remember that when the Great Dr. Stanley Jones first went out to India he suffered a nervous breakdown because he was driving himself so hard in trying to do many things for many needy people. As he finally relaxed in his bed and realized that to go on this way would mean abandoning his missionary career and all opportunities to serve mankind in the future, it occurred to him that God only expected him to live on 24 hours a day. On that day when Dr. Jones quit beating his wings against the windows of frustration and accepted the fact that he could not do all the good he wished to do, but only as much as God gave him the time and strength and poise to do, he developed an inner power that has enabled him to follow a strenuous schedule with no further nervous irritation... The trick was to "let go and let God." Even Jesus did not heal ALL the sick nor minister to ALL the people; even He had to leave unfinished business. What is it that God really wants us to do today? Find that, and forget the rest!