anaheim-gazette 1953-01-11

38 Die in Eastern W New Storm Rises In Northwest as Country Reels By The Associated Press A new storm brewed in the Pacific Northwest Saturday on the heels of abating winter turbulence which brought death to at least 38 persons in storm-stricken parts of the nation. The rising Northwest storm was not expected to reach in intensity the severeness of the harsh blow which hit the area Friday, but the Weather Bureau warned of gusts up to 50 miles an hour. Storm Subsides The snow, wind, sleet and rain storms which slugged scattered sections of the country steadily weakened Saturday although there was prospect of a two-fisted weather wallop for the Northeast. The Weather Bureau said the Northeast was in for more freezing rain and heavy snow. The storms—centered in the Northeast, Southeast and North Pacific Coast states—dumped up to three inches of ice on some transcontinental highways and cut off power in about 100,000 homes. Ice Closes Bridge Traffic on the George Washington Bridge—one of the major traffic links between New York and New Jersey—was closed for more than five hours Saturday because of ice formations on overhead cables. The ice was breaking up and falling, creating a traffic hazard. Meals cooked at fireplaces were eaten in the flickering light of 82 YEARS OF DEVOTION ANAHEIM VOLUME LXXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CA Mac Blames Truman For Mounting Nu MacArthur Blasts Truman in Most Biting Terms NEW YORK, Jan. 10. General Douglas MacArthur tonight heatedly blamed any excessive American military desertions on what he called President Truman's "policies of appeasement." It was a new peak in the fued between the chief executive and the man he fired as far eastern commander of United Nations forces fighting in Korea. MacArthur used the most biting language he has yet applied in answering Truman's charge that the general, whom he called "in-subordinate," helped increase desertions that lately have run to 47,000. Northeast, Southeast and North Pacific Coast states—dumped up to three inches of ice on some transcontinental highways and cut off power in about 100,000 homes. Ice Closes Bridge Traffic on the George Washington Bridge—one of the major traffic links between New York and New Jersey—was closed for more than five hours Saturday because of ice formations on overhead cables. The ice was breaking up and falling, creating a traffic hazard. Meals cooked at fireplaces were eaten in the flickering light of kerosene lamps and candles in some of the thousands of homes without power in the Northeast. Road crews in Maryland hacked away at a two to three-inch sheet of ice that coated U.S. Highway 40. Paper Powerless In Waterbury, Conn., where a power failure silenced radio stations and the police and fire alarm systems, the Waterbury American had no power to receive news, set type or print. Trees and power lines were taxed to the breaking point by tons of ice. Twenty-two persons died in New England, seven in New Jersey, three in upstate New York, four in Indiana, one in Oregon and one in Washington. First Fatality Of 53 Listed His pick-up truck apparently shoved into the path of an on-rushing Santa Fe train by another car that rammed it from the rear, Severiano Luezano, 52, Santa Fe section hand, was killed Friday at the Red Hill road crossing near Tustin. Frank G. Taylor, 22, El Toro marine, was driver of the car that struck the rear of Luezano's pick-up truck, as it stood waiting for a Santa Fe freight train to pass the crossing. Taylor was not held, but was notified to be in readiness to appear at a coroner's inquest which has not yet been set. McIntyre Awaits Elevation to Cardinal's Seat ROME, Jan. 10 (AP)—Cardinal-designate James Francis McIntyre of Los Angeles told close friends tonight he regarded his elevation to the College of Cardinals as a great compliment to California and the Pacific Coast. The archbishop becomes a prince of the church Monday with 23 others when the sacred college Lack of Faith General MacArthur said: “If such desertions are indeed excessive, despite the recent denials by the defense department, they can more realistically be ascribed to a lack of faith in President Truman’s policies of appeasement . . . And MacArthur termed some of the president’s attacks on him as “puerile” . . . “unjust” . . . “completely untrue” . . . “unfounded and, indeed, venomous” . . . “savage methods.” Perhaps, too, MacArthur added in his blistering statement, Truman “is animated by pique” at President-elect Eisenhower’s “interest in ascertaining my views on Korea.” In Washington, the White House withheld comment on Gen. MacArthur’s statement. Second Blast MacArthur issued his second blast in two weeks at Truman—a after months of relative reticence — as a reply to statements attributed to the president by Columnist Doris Fleeson of the Bell Syndicate. Miss Fleeson said Truman blamed politically inspired attacks on his Korean war policy for desertions. Her interview with the chief executive was described today by the White House as an accurate one. In the interview, Truman called MacArthur “insuborinate” and said he had “set a bad example when he didn't obey and wouldn't report to his commander in chief . . . The president, Miss Fleeson added, “points an accusing finger at the Chicago Tribune. The Scripps-Howard and the Hearst newspapers, together with their hero, Gen MacArthur . . . “Obvious Spleen” In his statement issued tonight though Maj Gen. Courtney Whitney, an aldea, MacArthur fired back his own round of salvoes: “Mr. Truman's obvious spleen against me, given mounting expression since the election, is undoubtedly political, not military. "It arises, in my opinion, from his realization that his unjust and arbitrary actions connected with my relief and related incidents, coupled with the bankruptcy of his policies in the far east, played only blame any excessive American military desertions on what he called President Truman's "policies of appeasement." It was a new peak in the fued between the chief executive and the man he fired as far eastern commander of United Nations forces fighting in Korea. MacArthur used the most biting language he has yet applied in answering Truman's charge that the general, whom he called "insubordinate," helped increase desertions that lately have run to 47,000. Believe 244 Dead In Ship Sinking In Pusan Harbor PUSAN, Korea, Sunday, Jan. (AP)—More than 30 rescue crew combed the rough waters outside this big port Saturday in search of survivors from the ill-fated Korean ship Chang Yung Ho bury they found only five bodies of passengers. There were 244 other still missing and feared dead. Hours after the disaster, which the crowded vessel sailed Friday night with 256 aboard, the Ministry of Transportation said only seven persons had been rescued. The ministry expressed no hope for finding any more survivors. Transportation Minister Kim Suk Kwang expressed belief that no Americans were aboard the ship which plied daily between Pusan and Yosu, 100 miles to the west on Korea's south coast. The ministry said the passengers were mostly a mixed group of Korean men and women—farmers and townsmen—coming to the Pusan markets from outlying points. Among the seven rescued and brought to Pusan for first aid treatment was the ship's captain Ha Yang Mo. He was able to provide only sketchy account of the disaster. He told the minister his chief Elevation to Cardinal's Seat ROME, Jan. 10 UP—Cardinal-designate James Francis McIntyre of Los Angeles told close friends tonight he regarded his elevation to the College of Cardinals as a great compliment to California and the Pacific Coast. The archbishop becomes a prince of the church Monday with 23 others when the sacred college acts in secret consistory. He is the only American to be elevated by Pope Pius XII at this consistory. At his residence in the North American College here, McIntyre will receive on Monday notification from the secret consistory in the Vatican that he has been elevated to the sacred college. For the two ensuing days the new cardinal will remain in seclusion. His party will not see him until the great public consistory Thursday morning. On Thursday evening, he will be guest of honor at a reception at the American Embassy to be given by U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker. In his statement issued tonight though Mal Gen. Courtney Whitney, an aide, MacArthur fired back his own round of salvoes: "Mr. Truman's obvious spleen against me, given mounting expression since the election, is undoubtedly political, not military. "It arises, in my opinion, from his realization that his unjust and arbitrary actions connected with my relief and related incidents, coupled with the bankruptcy of his policies in the far east, played a large part in his overwhelming repudiation by the American people at the polls." MacArthur took up Truman's statement to Miss Fleeson point by point. "Forbade Victory" On desertions, he said, Truman's policies had created a lack of faith because they "forbade victory to our forces committed to battle in Korea when such victory was easily within their grasp 20 months ago" and created "the growing fear that such policies will inevitably plunge us into another world war." Then he went on to the president's charge that he failed to obey orders and said: GOP Ponders Fate of Economic Controls WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 UP — The future of economic controls under the new Republican administration appeared today to rest on this one question only: Whether to kill them at once or allow them to die naturally on April 30. Rep. Jesse P. Wolcott of Michigan, a GOP congressional spokesman on economic matters, indicated the final decision probably would rest with President-elect Eisenhower. Not Beyond April 30 But in no event, Wolcott intimated, it is likely that direct controls over prices, wages and rents will continue beyond the April 30 expiration date of the 1952 Declaration Production Act. Sen. Taft R-O, the Senate majority leader, told reporters Eisenhower may decide what to do next week after conferring with his incoming cabinet members and other advisers. Taft said he personally is opposed to all federal controls, including any standby setup, although he said rent-curbs probably ought to be retained until state legislatures have had time to make provision for state controls if they are needed. Wolcott, chairman of the House Banking committee which originates controls legislation, told a reporter that as matters now stand "the question has narrowed down to ending controls right away or waiting until April 30." Eisenhower has appointed a committee to study the question Wolcott said. Three Choices Three alternatives confront the incoming-president. Under the law he is empowered (a) to wipe controls off the books by executive order. (b) allow Congress to do it by concurrent action of the Senate and House, or (c) simply wait until the law dies at midnight April 30. There were indications that Eisenhower may take the initiative either by executive order or by calling upon Congress to act. Eastern Weather; California OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEM HEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 M, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 11, 1953 5 Cents per Copy 50 Cents per Month No. es Truman's 'Appeasement Policy' ing Number of Service Desertions KLAND, MD. PICTURE POSTCARD NIGHTMARE What is what Garrett county was for telephone men who night the ice all day yesterday in an effort to restore service to this Western Maryland county. Trucks are drawn up beside Highway No. 219 at Hoyes Corner, about 15 miles North of Oakland. Repairmen worked around the clock as over 100 poles went down under the burden of ice cutting off service to more than 1500 phone Upwards of 200 men were at work. Three communities were still without phone service last night. Truman Longs for the Senate; States He’d Give Anything to be There Now ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10. CP — You give anything to be in the senate at the present time. This was how President Truman expressed his feelings in an interview with Raymond P. Brandt, chief Washington correspondent of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, in a copyrighted story published tonight. Truman, in answer to a question whether he would consent to represent the Fourth Missouri district in congress, said: "I'll give it consideration." But he added, "I'd give anything to be in the senate at the present time." Defends Actions The out-going president told Brandt he did not consider retention of Maj. Gen. H. Vaughan and administrative assistant Donald Dawson as a political mistake. Those men are capable, client, able," he said. "They not little men. Vaughan has military record that will show comparison with any around. Iald Dawson is one of the best sonnel men in the country. Vetoes Chronicle Regime Truman told Brandt he my veto messages ... will be historical documents of this administration. They set the path—all the way through of which was trying to do. There were vetoes of the tidelands steal, Taft-Hartley act, the Kerr bill, the McCarran immigration bill, and some others I can't member," Truman said. The president said in the interview he considered the aid Greece and Turkey and the Marshal plan the most important institution during his nearly eleven years in office. Superforts Blast Red Rail Yards Weather Nhern California—Increase in cloudiness but mostly today and Monday; local patches along coast late to and early Monday morning cooler along coast afternoon and cooler coasts Monday afternoon; dry northeast winds locally over mountain ridges through higher passes today. Ec Controls The question has narrowed to ending controls right now waiting until April 30." Power has appointed a vice to study the question, said. Three Choices Alternatives confront the president. Under the law (a) to wipe conspiracy of the books by executive (b) allow Congress to do current action of the Senate, or (c) simply wait the law dies at midnight were indications that Elmer may take the initiative by executive order or by upon Congress to act. Counsel for the New York couple sentenced to die in Sing Sing prison's electric chair for consuming to slip atom secrets to Russia filed an appeal for executive clemency with the justice department. The action, climaxing a long and losing series of court battles, meant an automatic stay of execution until five days after the president announces his decision. Proclaim Innocence The Rosenbergs, a 34-year-old engineer and his 36-year-old wife, had been sentenced to die this coming Wednesday by Federal Judge Irving R. Kaufman, who called their crime worse than murder — "exposing millions of their countrymen to danger or death." In their appeal to the president, the convicted couple again proclaimed their innocence and said they would go to the chair rather than express guilt, penitence or remorse. Declaring themselves the victims of a corrupt verdict in a "passion-rousing trial," they said: "We are innocent, as we have proclaimed and maintained from the time of our arrest. This is the whole truth. To forgive this truth is to pay too high a price even for the priceless gift of life — for life thus purchased we could not live out in dignity and self-respect." Claim Betrayal They accused accomplices who testified against them of trading "Judas words for a few years of their miserable lives." Others in the alleged spy plot, including Mrs. Rosenberg's brother, David Greenglass, received long prison terms instead of the death sentence. The case had sparked Communist propaganda around the world. Not in many years has a death sentence in this country kicked up such international furore. The influential Paris newspaper Le Monde, which takes no sides in the Communist issue, noted editorially last week that much lighter sentences have been given other atomic spies. PEACE PILGRIM who is crossing the continent afoot in an effort to promote peace, stopped in at the Gazette last evening. Her idea is that good, truth and love can show the way to peace and she is publicizing the idea with her long trek. (Gazette photo.) Diamond Ring Set Stolen from Auto Theft of a diamond engagement ring and diamond-set wedding band from the glove compartment of his automobile was reported to Santa Ana police Saturday by Thomas Howard Green, 623 E Third st., Santa Ana, who said two girl friends who had been with him in his car at various times knew where the rings were kept. The loss was estimated at $215.95. The glove compartment was kept locked, and had not been pried open, so Green said the glove compartment was unlocked with the switch key while he was away from the car momentarily. Superforts Blast Red Rail Yards SEQUl. Sunday, Jan. 11 U.S. B-29s, battling through anti-aircraft fire and Red fight plan opposition, blasted for North Korean rail yards with tons of bombs last night and each day in a stepped up Air Force campaign against Communist supply routes. The Superforts from Japan and Okinawa threw 11 tons of bombs on rail yards at Sonchon, Orne Naewansan and Anju. The yea feed Red war supplies from Chichu and Russia into the big rail halls of Sariwon and eventually Red front line. The attacks came in the wake of a fierce blow by 300 Allied fighter-bombers Saturday afternoon on a vital Communist road bridge center just north of Sinanju. El Toro Flier Killed in Crash Capt R C Johnson, 31, Toro marine fliver, residing at 15 San Juan st., Tustin, was instantiated by killed Thursday evening when his single-engine attack bomb crashed in a bean field two miles southwest of the base, during routine night training flight. Cause of the crash, which took place in a thick fog, was not determined. Capt. Johnson, World war veteran, who wore the distinguishing flying cross and air medal, he been called back to active duty October and was in training for assignment to Korea. California Gets Mixture IN ANAHEIM ETTE per Month No. 312 Heat, Fog, Floods, Waves Descend on California Rivers Overflow Banks in North Part of State SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 10. UP—California weather today was a mixture of heat, fog and flood—with more rain due tonight. Northern and central California rivers overflowed their banks, but only bottomlands were flooded in most cases and no serious damage was reported. There were some minor livestock losses. Frisco Fogged In Heavy fog closed out San Francisco bay civilian and military airports until about midmorning, when service was resumed. The fog was blamed for a San Francisco bayshore highway auto collision which killed Carl Dodson, 24, of San Bruno, and critically hurt Manuel Zamorano, 32, South San Francisco. Mrs. Patricia Argo, 34, Burlingame, was slightly injured. A heat wave hit Southern California, San Diego registered 88, hottest January day on record. It was 81 at noon in Los Angeles. Rain was expected tonight on the northern California coast from the eastern fringe of a storm moving northeast from the Pacific between Honolulu and Seattle. Redondo Battered By Giant Combers As Pacific Heaves LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10. UP—Huge waves lashed the Southern California coast today, beaching boats, washing out streets, inundating stores and homes, shattering small piers and forcing 30 families from their homes in one beach community. The giant combers, created by an intense storm over the Pacific ocean, were expected to continue tomorrow. Emergency Declared Although more than 200 miles of beaches from San Diego to Santa Barbara were affected, neighboring Redondo Beach was the hardest hit. There the city council declared a state of emergency. State aid was sought to eliminate 80 feet of breakwater in Redondo, which, engineers said, was causing a destructive whirlpool of waves. Despite the violence of the sea, only one injury was reported. Palmer Nichols, skipper of a 65-foot cabin cruiser, suffered three broken ribs when a 20-foot high wave tossed the cruiser ashore at Huntington Beach. Repairmen worked as went down under the more than 1500 phones. k. three communities last night. e; States There Now Those men are capable, effiable," he said. "They are little men. Vaughan has a ary record that will stand arrison with any around. Donbawson is one of the best permen in the country. Vetoes Chronicle Regime human told Brandt he felt too messages ... will be the rical documents of this adtraction. They set the pattern the way through of what I trying to do. There were the s of the tidelands steal, the Hattley act, the Kerr gas the McCarran immigration and some others I can't reer." Truman said. president said in the interha considered the aid to ce and Turkey and the Marplan the most important legon during his nearly eight in office. Superforts Blast d Rail Yards cisco bayshore highway auto collishion which killed Carl Dodson, 24, of San Bruno, and critically hurt Manuel Zamorano, 32, South San Francisco. Mrs. Patricia Argo, 34, Burlingame, was slightly injured. A heat wave hit Southern California, San Diego registered 88, hottest January day on record. It was 81 at noon in Los Angeles. Rain was expected tonight on the northern California coast from the eastern fringe of a storm moving northeast from the Pacific between Honolulu and Seattle, the weather bureau said. The precipitation from this storm is expected to extend to San Francisco and Sacramento tomorrow, but the rain should be light, the forecast said. Snow Pack Melts Unseasonable warmth has melted the Sierra snowpack to a degegree which caused a Pacific Gas and Electric Co. spokesman to express concern over a possible summer water supply problem. "We're losing all the velvet of the early season snows," he said. "Unless we get some good snow storms from here on we may be in trouble next summer." Rivers which responded quickly to the volume of melting snow and recent heavy rains are the Feather, Yuba, American, Sacramento, Eel and Russian. Security Bank Participates in AUHS Bond Bid Seeking to correct an erroneous impression given by local news-papers that Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles did not participate in the recent sale of $2.500,000 worth of Anaheim union high school bonds, Barney Jordan, manager of the local branch yesterday stated that his bank and 25 other investors were represented in the bid made by Bank of America. "In nine cases out of 10," he said, any bid on such a large block of bonds is made for more investors than just the bidder. In the case in question, Bank of America was bidding for itself and 26 other investors, of which Security-First National was one. The situation might just as well have been reversed, with Security doing the actual bidding as a representative of other organizations." Interest rates in the bid ranged from 2½ to 2¾ per cent with total interest over 20 years amounting to $663,321. FALL INJURES WOMAN Mrs. Nan B. Heacex, 71, of 414½ W. Fourth st., Santa Ana, was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital Friday. John Eisenhower Arrives Home TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Jan. 10 (UP)—Maig John Elsenhower, 30-year-old son of President-elect Eisenhower, returned from Korea today to attend his father's inauguration. Grinning broadly, the all, blond young man stepped from a Pan American military-chartered plane here this afternoon and said: "I'm happy to be home—but I'll hate to say, goodby all over again." The assistant intelligence officer of the U.S. Third Division in Korea, he was given a 15-day leave to attend the inauguration. Then he must return to the battle zone, where he had been since last July. 16 U.S. Troops Killed in Raid By USAF Planes TOKYO, Sunday, Jan. 11 (UP)—A U.S. officer reported Saturday that 10 U.S. artillerymen were killed in a strafing and bombing attack by an unidentified plane on a service unit behind the Western Korean front last Thursday. The officer, who flew here from Korea on rest leave, refused to be quoted by name and added that the figure was not confirmed. However, he said it was a story being repeated among frontline troops. The incident is currently shrouded in military secrecy. In Washington, a Pentagon spokesman said the Army has asked for an official explanation of the strafing-bombing. An Air Force spokesman said Far East Superforts Blast Red Rail Yards BUL. Sunday, Jan. 11 (UP)—B-29s, battling through hot aircraft fire and Red fighter opposition, blasted four Korean rail yards with 11 bombs last night and early in a stepped up Air Force sign against Communist supposes. Superforts from Japan andawa threw 11 tons of bombs in yards at Sonchon, Onju,onsan and Anju. The yards used war supplies from China Russia into the big rail hubriwon and eventually the front line. Attacks came in the wake force blow by 300 Allied bombers Saturday afternoon on a vital Communist rail bridge center just north anju. Toro Flier died in Crash R C Johnson, 31, El marine fliver, residing at 1541 man st. Tustin, was instantened Thursday evening when single-engine attack bomber in a bean field two miles west of the base, during a night training flight of the crash, which took on a thick fog, was not de- Johnson, World war II who wore the distinguishing cross and air medal, had allied back to active duty in war and was in training forment to Korea. FALL INJURES WOMAN Mrs. Nan B. Heacox, 71, of 414½ W. Fourth st., Santa Ana, was taken to Santa Ana Community hospital Friday afternoon for treatment of an injured hip, received when she accidentally fell while walking along West Fourth street in the 300 block. 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. Tragedy in the Mail Bag By Rev. WM. McKINLEY WALKER Wesley Methodist Church Here's a story that will interest you: When Charles Burdette, brother of the famous "Bob" Burdette, was a registry clerk at the post office at Peoria, Ill., a letter containing $3500 disappeared. Although no formal charge was made against Burdette, only the faith of the Postmaster General, D. W. Magee, prevented his being expelled from the service and branded as a thief. Burdette asserted his innocence, and left the matter with God. Unable to live down the suicide, but conscious of his innocence, he entered the ministry and went as a missionary into the Far East. On Monday morning, Feb. 20, 1911, an old battered mail pouch was taken from the San Francisco office for repairs. When the workmen cut open the bag in the work of repairing, between the heavy linings was found an old manila envelope containing the $3500 that disappeared so mysteriously from Peoria in the summer of 1880, more than 30 years before. There are several lessons for us here, but the greatest, I think, is for us not to be too hasty in judging others. Some innocent person may suffer from some remark one may make about them. Had Postmaster General Magee not had faith in the innocence of Burdette, the latter might have been branded a mail thief and have spent many years in the federal penitentiary. Always think the best of others and don't repeat an unkind remark or criticism that might hurt another. He may be just as innocent, if not more so, than you.