anaheim-gazette 1953-02-20

2 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THE ANAHEM VOLUME LOOXXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, FRIDAY MORNING Youth Seen at Scene Latest Blaze Destroys 3000 Tons Of Hay and Two Cars at Paramount State arson investigators revealed yesterday that shortly before each of the dairy fires, of which there have been six in the Cypress area in the past five weeks, a young boy, approximately 12 years old, was seen near-by. SAPD Suspension Hearing Set For February 27 Hearing of charges by Police Chief B. A. Hershey of Santa Ana against three of his officers, suspended a few days ago under accusations of insuborination, was set today by the Santa Ana civil service board for the evening of Friday, Feb. 27. The hearing will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. That the hearing may be enlivened by charges aside from the controversy between Chief Hershey and the three suspended officers, Harrel Davis, V. V. Adams and Richard Pemberton, was indicated when Hershey said he would demand the disqualification of against three of his officers, suspended a few days ago under accusations of insubordination, was set today by the Santa Ana civil service board for the evening of Friday, Feb. 27. The hearing will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. That the hearing may be enlivened by charges aside from the controversy between Chief Hershey and the three suspended officers, Harrel Davis, V. V. Adams and Richard Pemberton, was indicated when Hershey said he would demand the disqualification of Chairman Phil Brown of the civil service board in connection with the hearing. Brown, who is manager of the Santa Ana Businessmen's association, would preside over the hearing as chairman of the board. Hershey, in a public statement several days ago, said that Brown is "trying to cut the throat of the police department and myself." At that time, the civil service board had rejected Hershey's original complaint as invalid under board rules, and had reinstated the officers. Hershey, through City Atty. John Colwell, immediately amended the complaint, and again suspended the officers. His feud with Brown has been of long standing. The officers, Motorcycle Officer Davis, who is president of the Police Benevolent association, and Patrolmen Adams and Pemberton, have filed formal answer with the civil service board through Atty. Robert Webb, denying charges of insubordination. Purse Snatcher Takes Anaheim Woman's Handbag The third purse-snatching robbery in two weeks was reported last night, when a slender, six-foot boy about 19 years old, grabbed a purse from Mrs. Mary Manalgre, 411 S. Kroger st., while she was walking north on Melrose st. With Mrs. Manalgre at the time the robbery occurred were her two daughters and a son. After taking the purse, which contained $15, the thief ran south on Melrose to Santa Ana st. where he headed west. Two youths, one answering the description of the boy who robbed Mrs. Manalgre, stole a purse from Mrs. Anna Mae Miller, 1429 N. Bristol st., Santa Ana, last Feb. 8. When the purse, which contained two checks totaling $182 and 17 cents in change, was taken, Mrs. Miller was walking west on Broadway, in the 300 block, with her daughter, Katherine Miller, 527 S. Palm st. On Feb. 4, the same two boys attempted to steal the purse of Spreadover over several hundred square yards, the Marcus fire drove cows in neighborhood corrals over fences, and ended in roaming through the streets. Two auomobiles, parked near the blazing hay stack, were trapped near the burning hay and completely destroyed. The fire began just after the hay had been unloaded, with the Coast Grain delivery truck still in the yard, enclosed by a wire fence. When the hay began burning, the driver, with the gates closed and locked, drove right through the fence. The Marcus fire in Paramount was the first to break outside of Cypress. Paramount, in Los Angeles county, is a few miles west. Six other fires, one a frame house, have caused more than $100,000 worth of damage, destroying several hundred tons of hay. State investigators have been working on the case since the second fire occurred a few weeks ago, advising dairymen to keep stored hay in small lots in isolated areas. Air, Ground Action Flares On Korea Front SEOUL UP—Chinese Red troops twice assaulted an allied outpost on the western Korean front before dawn today, Friday, under cover of a smoke screen but were beaten off in bitter fighting. The U.S. air force crowned its second "double jet ace" Thursday as Sabre jets shot down two MIGs in dogfights just south of the Manchurian border. U.S. B-29 Superforts rode through Communist night fighter attacks and anti-aircraft fire in the predawn darkness Friday and rammed home a bombing raid on a northwestern Korean supply center within five miles of Manchuria. The Japan-based Superforts dumped 110 tons of bombs on the sprawling center of the Sinuju area. Far East air forces in Tokyo said it contained 360 fuel storage tanks, supply dumps, warehouses and small buildings. Unit Bombed by US Identified TOKYO UP—A U. S. Seventh Division unit was hit Feb. 2 in the accidental bombing two miles behind the front which killed three American soldiers and Defense Claims Shot Burn Signifies Truth of Mrs. Thorpe’s Testimony That Mrs. Frances Thorpe, 41-year-old Seal Beach nurse charged with murdering her husband, Herman, last Thanksgiving day in their home, was herself wounded by “some other person” during the gunfire that left Thorpe dead on the floor of their living room was admitted by a prosecution expert late yesterday, as the state rested its case and the murder trial was recessed to next Tuesday morning. “Other Person”, Involved During cross-examination by the defense attorneys, Z. B. West of Santa Ana, and S. B. Kaufman of Anaheim, Jack Cadman, criminologist in the sheriff’s office, expressed the opinion that a shallow wound and powder burns on Mrs. Thorpe’s left hand was inflicted by “some other person.” The defense hallled this admission as highly significant, bearing out Mrs. Thorpe’s insistent claim that Thorpe himself held the death weapon and shot himself after firing twice at her. She blackened out during the scuffle with her husband about 1:30 p.m. and awakened about 6 p.m. to find his body on the floor, she stated following her arrest. Mrs. Thorpe also had a slight “burn” where a bullet grazed her arm. Thorpe was shot twice, one bullet shattering his left arm, the other, which killed him, entering the upper left chest and emerging from his right back. The prosecution contends that he could not have held the gun in his left hand, and could not have inflicted such a wound while holding the weapon in his right hand. Four Bullets Recovered Cadman testified that four bullets were recovered at the scene, two of them bearing traces of blood, under chemical tests. Dep. Dist. Atty. Robert Kneeland rested the state’s case with the conclusion of Cadman’s testimony, and Judge Raymond Thompson recessed the trial until Tuesday morning when the defense will open its case. McCracken to GG High Court Hearing SAN FRANCISCO — Victified sex-slayer Henry Ford Cracken 34, facing a death sentence at San Quentin Prison, granted a State Supreme Court hearing today on his petition to a jury trial to determine his guilty. McCracken was found guilty a Santa Ana jury for the killing of 10-year-old Patricia Jean Kline in May 1951. He had been refused a sentencing earlier in Marin county. Under the law, McCracken cannot be executed if insane, though he may have been sane the time of his trial. His complaint of seeing rabbits and cats in his cell has been diagnosed by psychiatrists as the result of firing. The court hearing was set for March 11 in Sacramento. WASHINGTON — Canadian reports that three “cent size” atomic bombs have been dropped recently in tests in Northern Minnesota brought swift denial Thursday night from the Atomic Energy Commission. Officials of the commission said flatly that the only plan on this continent where atomic explosive tests are conducted is the atomic proving ground in Nevada. TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1872 FRIDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 30 Cents per Copy 60 Cents per Month No. 341 Scene of Seventh Fire Congre At 'Gri With P RESULTS OF ARSON—Originally loaded with bales of hay, all that remains of this field, at the Sam Marcus Fairy, 7512 E. Olive st., Paramount, are charred ruins of the hay and two automobiles. The latest in a series of fairy fires, believed to be caused by arson, 3000 tons of hay burned Wednesday afternoon. Shown above is one of the two cars the other buried in the debris. Invigors place blame for the fires on an unknown 12-year-old boy seen near each of the fires. BUDGET-Cutters Get First Loss House Test WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional budget-cutters suffered a $500,000 setback Thursday in their first 1953 test in the House. What was the amount the House paid in voting to approve a $1,72,920 supplemental appropriation bill. The extra money or payments to school districts whose pupil population has been tested by defense activities. The bill must still run the ballot of the Senate, which may be further increases. The overbill provides funds for various circles for the rest of this fiscal year, ending June 30. The final total as passed by a call vote of 369 to 2 is $1,454,670 less than the original budget estimates sent to Congress former President Truman. But 800,000,000 of the reduction accounted for by the House's appeal to provide that much in money for the Defense Department to take the money from our funds available for it. The 197 to 18 standing vote added the school money to the bill was a distinct rebuke to Appropriations Committee, which had-refused to-approve any the $24,000,000 requested endorsement of the school-program by President Eisenberg. Local Teen-Age Lawmaker Wins Approval of His Bill SACRAMENTO (AP) — Teen-age legislators Thursday vetoed the idea of a state commission to settle auto accident suits. But they boosted along a proposal hitting at draw poker parlors. The Crime and Corrections Committee gave quick approval to proposals by Sen. Kevin Stanton, 315 S. Illinois, Anaheim, and Clinton Sherrod, Glendale, to make draw poker illegal. The actions came in committees of the fifth annual Model Youth Legislature sponsored by the YMCA. The 300 youngsters are meeting in the State Senate and Assembly chambers. There were model lobbyists, too. They used nothing stronger or more lavish than cola drinks and sodas, however, as persuaders. Gov. Warren, addressing the opening of the three-day session, declared that government will play an increasingly important role in their lives. He urged them to take an active interest in civic affairs. The model Legislature's own governor, Walter Hays of San Mateo, had a good word for his elders. "Even if the present generation has made a mess of some things," he said, "it has helped us to avoid the same mistakes. Parents are striving to do more for us than was done for them." The Transportation Committee voted 11 to 6 to shelve a bill by Sen. Kathleen Harr, Sacramento, creating a state commission to award damages in traffic accidents. Weather Southern California: —Clear Friday and Saturday; slightly warmer afternoons west portion; strong north to northwest winds over mountain ridges and through passes and locally also. Navy Unveils 'Out of World' Space Suit WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy has a spaceman's suit, got flight even out of this world. It said it has tested the looking outfit which "will navy pilots to travel in saxes the extreme upper atmosphere or even in outer space." Photographs look like some out of science fiction magazine a domed plexiglass helmet heavily corrugated suit or strongly reinforced boots gloves with air pressure lie rest of the suit. Full Protection The navy said this was the time scientists had been able provide "full protection for flying above 50,000 feet," death occurs only seconds, the loss of airplane cabin sure." This apparently was a decree to previous high altitude suits which did not extend plete protection to the hand feet. Developed for the navy B. F. Goodrich Co., Akron, C-suit was given its test in a live pressure chamber simulator conditions at 70,000-feet. That who made the first test ww Cmdr. Harry Beck of De- Ill. a naval aviator in the history of the company. Suit Takes Over "The suit assures the pilot..." Cracken to Get Path Court Hearing N FRANCISCO (P) — Conduct sex-slayer Henry Ford McKenzie 34, facing a death sentence at San Quentin Prison, was held a State Supreme Court trial on his petition for a jury to determine his sanction. Cracken was found guilty by Santa Ana jury for the killing of a year-old Patricia Jean Hull May 1951. He had been refused a sanity order earlier in Marin county under the law, McCracken canceled execution if insane, even though he may have been sane at some of his trial. His complaint being rabbits and cats in his has been diagnosed by prison statistics as the result of fear. The court hearing was set for November 11 in Sacramento. WASHINGTON (P) — Canal reports that three "cup atomic bombs" have been dropped recently in tests in northern Minnesota brought a denial Thursday night to the Atomic Energy Compon- Officials of the commission officially that the only place this continent where atom explosive tests are conducted the atomic proving groundevada. WASHINGTON (P) — The Army said Thursday it has guided missiles so good "it is almost impossible for them to miss a target." In a summary entitled "Army's new guided missiles now roll off the assembly lines," the service declared that: "The Army now has weapons that aim themselves, after the trigger is pulled, and it is almost impossible for them to miss a target. Dog-Fighting Missiles "Enemy planes can dive, bank, side slip or turn tail—but the Army's new weapons still will knock them out of the skies. "Fantastic though it may seem, one of the Army's surface-to-air missiles—the Nike—carries a guidance system designed to allow the missiles to out-maneuver and hit enemy aircraft." Without saying whether the Nike had some or all of the features, the Army then discussed various methods of guidance for missiles. It said: Three Guide Methods "Some guided missiles seek their targets in ingenious guidance devices often referred to as 'command,' 'beam rider' or 'homing' systems. In the command system a ground radar station tracks the missile and its target. An electronic computer calculates the angle necessary to assure that the missile hits its target and transmits instructions to the missile, which shifts its course accordingly. "A beam rider' guided missile follows a path marked out in space by a radar beam from the ground. As long as the team tracks the target and the missile stays on the beam a collision with the target is inevitable. No Instructions' "Homing' guidance systems permit missiles to find their way without 'instructions.' These missiles ride an 'echo' beam reflected from the target, and adjust their own path until they meet the target." The Transportation Committee voted 11 to 6 to shelve a bill by Sen. Kathleen Harr, Sacramento, creating a state commission to award damages in traffic accidents. Weather Southern California: — Clear Friday and Saturday; slightly warmer afternoons west portion; strong north to northwest winds over mountain ridges and through passes and locally elsewhere Friday. Chinese Sov Says 'Voice' Official 'Leaked' Secrets WASHINGTON (P) — The Voice of America's policy chief was confronted Thursday with a purported confession by a Chinese Communist spy that the official "leaked" secrets to the Reds during the nostwar struggle for control of China. W. Bradle Connors, the official involved, told investigating senators that there was no truth to the charge. He also swore that he had never been a Communist or a fellow traveler. Imperturbably chewing gum. Connors testified that at no time during his postwar service in China "did I favor the Communist regime." Connors said his title now is assistant administrator for policy and plans for the international information administration of the state department. He explained that his position made him "top man" on policy for the Voice of America, the agency which broadcasts the American point of view to all parts of the world. SAN FRANCISCO (P) — California's civil defense organization Thursday was called the best prepared in the nation by Maj. Gen. Walter M. Robertson ref., state director. Sprinkler System Averts Plant Fire Sprinkler system in the helm Citrus Products Co., St., and Commercial, averts possible serious fire last when an electrical switch hookup ignited, setting the plant on fire. Before the blaze had hardened gun, heat melted the wax coating on the overhead switch showering the plant with water. When firemen arrived, smoke and a few sparks remained leaving almost no damage to the exception of flooded floor- Congress Leaders get Look At 'Grim' World Picture With President Eisenhower No New Disclosures Made, but Conferees Agree: 'It Looks Grim' By ROGER D. GREENE WASHINGTON (P)—Congressional leaders got an inside look at the world military-diplomatic picture with President Eisenhower Thursday and generally described it as "grim." "You might say we are in a hell of a fix," commented one of the lawmakers, who asked not to be named. Masher will 'Never Wave at a Wac' Advice in the new movie, "Never Wave at a Wac" was reemphasized last night when a man reached out of the darkness on a Santa Ana residential street and grasped the arm of Miss Renee C. Stanwick, 609 S. Sycamore, Santa Ana, a former Wac. Miss Stanwick remembered her Judo. She grabbed the man's arm and quickly tossed him over her shoulder. He landed on the ground with a resounding grunt, and Miss Stanwick walked calmly on to her nearby home, where she notified police. Led by Senate Majority Leader Taft of Ohio, and House Speaker Martin, (R-Mass.), the contingent of 12 senators and 13 house members of both parties emerged from the 90-minute White House session with terse comments. The general reaction seemed to be that nothing new or startling had been disclosed, but that the continuing gravity of the global situation had been driven home with considerable force. Crisis Held Unlikely This jibed with the view of diplomatic informants who said there is no evidence of any new international development in Europe or the Far East likely to explode into a sudden crisis. One well informed source suggested that members of the congressional delegation were taking a grim line because they found grim facts to work with. These facts, it was said, run counter to Korea Allies Explore Ways To End War BY FRANCIS W. CARPENTER UNITED NATIONS, N.Y.—Several courses of action on the Korean crisis in the UN general assembly were explored Thursday by the United States and 13 of its Korean combat partners at a hush-hush conference. No decisions were reported and the host, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., who did more listening than talking, at the session, told newsmen later that "actions will speak louder than words." Solidarity Shown Lodge said several delegates emphasized that the meeting showed the solidarity of the countries having fighting forces in Korea. Informed quarters indicated that some of the delegates are waiting with great interest to see whether V. K. Krishna Menon, Indian delegate who produced a resolution on Korea last fall, will bring to the assembly any information from Communist China which might break the long stalemate. The assembly reconvenes Tuesday. The delegates who met for almost an hour Thursday did not fix a time for another session but it was expected they would meet again at the start of the assembly or shortly after it meets. They still have to hammer out a plan of action. Delegates Clam Up Lodge took unusual precautions to preserve secrecy at the meeting. His delegation clammed up completely. However sources in position to know said the following took place around the conference table: Lodge said he was new in his position as chief U.S. delegate and that he would appreciate hearing the views of the other delegates. While he listened various delegates around the table outlined possible courses of action, either by the UN members supporting continuing gravity of the global situation had been driven home with considerable force. Crisis Held Unlikely This jibed with the view of diplomatic informants who said there is no evidence of any new international development in Europe or the Far East likely to explode into a sudden crisis. One well informed source suggested that members of the congressional delegation were taking a grim line because they found grim facts to work with. These facts, it was said, run counter to optimistic campaign discussions by some candidates about an early end to the Korean war and juicy tax cuts. President Eisenhower is engaged in trying to head off a determined drive in congress for tax cuts as the first order of business. Administration officials also have been stressing that there is no quick panacea for the Korean war, or for the other vast problems arising from Soviet pressures throughout the world. No Shooting War These officials, however, are counting on such things as military and economic strength, and a seizure of the office give in the cold war to bring eventual success in the effort to establish a stable peace. One of those attending the conference said the congressmen were told there is no prospect of a shooting war in the immediate future." Russia is expected to continue its present cold war tactics. This informant said there was no indication at the conference of any sudden change in American strategy. He said the world situation was described as about the same as for the past several months, with no marked ups or downs. Short-Changer Nets $38.80 Fast work with handling $10 and $20 bills netted $38.80 for a short-change artists at Bill Martin's cafe, 408 Fourth st., Santa Ana, late yesterday, according to police report. A slender, well-dressed man with a woman companion entered the cafe and were served with coffee. The man handed Waltress Ramona Miranda a $20 bill. She could not change it, so handed it back to him. He then handed her a $10 bill, and she gave him $9.80 earlier." Now," said the man, "I'll give you $1 for that $20 I gave you carier." By that time the waitress was so confused that she not only handed him a $20 bill from the cash register but the $10 he had actually given her. So he had Delegates Clam Up Lodge took unusual precautions to preserve secrecy at the meeting. His delegation clammed up completely. However, sources in position to know said the following took place around the conference table: Lodge said he was new in his position as chief U.S. delegate and that he would appreciate hearing the views of the other delegates. While he listened various delegates around the table outlined possible courses of action, either by the UN members supporting the fight against aggression or by the opposing Russian-backed forces. 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. The Time for 'Brotherhood' By Rev. Wm. McKINLEY WALKER Wesley Methodist Church While I am writing this we are celebrating "Brotherhood Week," which, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, we overdo for a short time and then go back to the old way the rest of the year forgetting all the good resolutions we made. To many people, brotherhood means laying off the Jews; to quit all manner of "anti-Semitism." I am wondering, however, if other people who are not Jews do not come under the category of brothers and sisters and should be treated as such every week of the year without having to be prodded. Some of these people may even be our "boss" who keeps a job for us and pays us regularly. What about him? Shouldn't we treat him, at least, as our equal? Have we Americans grown so coarse and callous in our attitude toward others that we have to have a week set aside to alert our attention to our bad manners? What has happened to the Golden Rule? Have we purposely or just thoughtlessly tossed it aside? When Jesus gave us the Golden Rule, He inferred that we should do to the other fellow what we would like to have him do for us—and we shouldn't wait for him to act first but do for him before he gets a chance. Treat him well and see if he does not respond in kind. (Matthew 7:12) I'm for brotherhood the year around and believe it should apply to all races, including the Caucasian, in all nations.