anaheim-gazette 1953-03-04

STALIN S 42 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THA ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 187 VOLUME LXXOXII ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, Action Flames on Cent Reds Drive ROKS Partly Back in Bitter, Hand-to-Hand Fighting SEOUL (P)—Chinese reds lunged at a battered Allied outpost on the Central Korean front Wednesday behind booming artillery and mortar fire. The vicious fight raged through the darkness and was still going hot at 6 a.m. Central United First reports said the Chinese threw possibly two full companies — about 350 men — into the dogged battle for the shell scarred outpost southeast of Kumsong. Bitter, Hand-to-Hand Fighting SEOUL (P)—Chinese reds lunged at a battered Allied outpost on the Central Korean front Wednesday behind booming artillery and mortar fire. The vicious fight raged through the darkness and was still going hot at 6 a.m. Central United States Lashed By Rain, Snow By The Associated Press A late winter storm lashed the central part of the nation Tuesday, spreading a belt of snow from eastern Colorado into Iowa and dousing much of the midwest with heavy rain. Schools Close Schools were forced to close in many localities in Kansas and northern and western Missouri. Kansas City, still covered with 3 to 4 inches of snow left over from Sunday's blizzard, had more than 4 inches of new snow. Workers were put on staggered hours to avoid peak-period traffic congestion. Moderate to heavy rain pelted eastern sections of Kansas and Oklahoma across southern Missouri, most of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Falling temperatures were expected to change the rain to snow overnight in parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Low Temperatures Cold weather nipped the north central and northeastern states. Bismarck, N. D., had a low temperature of minus 3 degrees and Carribou, Me., zero. Temperatures were below normal along the Atlantic coast, the north central states and in the far west. Mild temperatures prevailed in the Gulf states, Florida and southern Texas. Tax Assessor's Deputies Take Field for Count Sending 45 field deputies into action Monday, to commence the annual evaluation of Orange county property. County Assessor Hugh J. Plumb called attention to the filing period for veterans' tax exemption claims. The filing period, he said, extends from the first Monday in March to the last Monday in May. First reports said the Chinese threw possibly two full companies — about 350 men — into the dogged battle for the shell scarred outpost southeast of Kumsong. Republic of Korea (ROK) soldiers fought hand in hand at times with the padded uniform Chinese. The ROKs fell back from part of the position but held grimly to the rest. Elsewhere along the snowy, 155-mile front, UN and Communist patrols tangled in small but bitter fights. Eighth army said Wednesday Red casualty figures for February were the lowest of the war with 4220 Reds killed, 3240 wounded and 40 captured for a total of 7500. The stalemated war and ice February weather were given as principal reasons for the low figure. Red casualties dipped similarly during the bitter cold of last winter. Today's hot ground action followed day and night attacks by allied warplanes released in clearing weather. Mossadegh Opposed in Parliament TEHRAN, Iran (P)—Premier Mohammed Mossadegh's opposition boycotted a parliament meeting Tuesday and blocked a vote of confidence in his struggle for power with youthful Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi. With the exception of sporadic demonstrations by Communists, Tehran was relatively free from violence. Police ended one threat by cordoning off parliament square to prevent a mass rally called by a Communist - front group, "The National Organization to Combat Imperialism." The scheduled parliament meeting had promised a showdown between Mossadegh and Seyed Kashani, powerful Moslemf religious leader who is speaker of the chamber of deputies. Kashani swung the support of his fanatical followers to the Shah last week when it appeared the premier might force the Shah to leave Tax Assessor's Deputies Take Field for Count Sending 45 field deputies into action Monday, to commence the annual evaluation of Orange county property. County Assessor Hugh J. Plumb called attention to the filing period for veterans' tax exemption claims. The filing period, he said, extends from the first Monday in March to the last Monday in May, but he urged that those entitled to file calims for exemption do so at their earliest convenience. The county is divided into 12 zones for the assignment of the 45 field deputies, who will check real estate, improvements and personal property for assessment purposes. Army Turns Down Cheaper, Better Machine Gun without Making Tests HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) — The U. S. army has turned down a $10 light sub-machine gun submitted with field test records indicating it will shoot faster, farther and straighter than the present $45 weapon. Warrant Officer Loren C. Cook, a machine tool specialist with the 7849th ordnance stock control center at Coleman barracks near here, developed the weapon. His home is in Rodeo, Calif. Simply Constructed After field trials in Europe, a description of the gun was forwarded to Washington with a recommendation that it is "of extremely simple and rugged construction, easily adaptable to inexpensive mass production and fabrication." The response was a letter from the office of the chief ordnance: "There is at the present time no U. S. requirement for a new weapon of the machine pistol, submachine gun or carbine class. Consideration Unlikely This situation has existed over a period of some years, and it is believed unlikely that the using arms will give serious consideration to the adoption of the type proposed by Warrant Officer Cook." The letter did say that "we will be pleased to receive a model of the Cook machine-pistol which we will examine and bring to the attention" of the chief of the army field forces. But Cook said the letter, dated Jan. 12 was considered as a turn-down and no model had been sent to Washington. The warrant officer in an interview said he proposed it especially for tank crewmen, paratroopers and military police, to take the place of the present standard model, the M-3 "greasegun." I SUFFERS S TO ALL THAT IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1953 5 Cents per Conv 60 Cents per Month No. 349 On Central Korea Front SA Contractor's Bid Lowest on Cypress Project Contractor William Rohrbacher of Santa Ana is low bidder on the contract for constructing the Cypress recreation center, with a figure of $42,980 for the complete program there and is in Soviet Dicta By Brain As Likely MOSCOW (JP) — Molytic stroke and is in a mier's right arm and I been affected. The h ment said, adding tha ment of the stricken prem the announcement went o in view of Stalin's "grave it had been decided to issu cal bulletins on his condition This was the text of the cast, which attributed the to the Soviet news agency "Government statement the illness of the chairman USSR Council of Minister Secretary of the Central C tee of the Communist P the Soviet Union, Yosif Viovich Stalin (Joseph Stalin Illness Announced "The Central Committee Communist Party of the Union and the Council of PROCLAMATION ISSUED—Charles Pearson, Anaheim Mayor (left) is shown presenting Red Cross Chairman Arney Jordan with a proclamation officially declaring March as Red Cross month. The notice reads: PROCLAMATION EREAS. America's servicemen and their families call upon the Red Cross for help when they are faced with problems, and EREAS. Disaster victims are helped back to normal living, and EREAS. Thousands of men and women are trained in skills to protect their families and their neighbors in times of emergency, and EREAS. "Blood Saves Lives" is a slogan come to life when we hear the call of the wounded soldier, a mother in childbirth, and an injured workman, and EREAS. Today more than ever before the whole-hearted support of every American is vital to make sure that the Red Cross will continue to answer these calls, now GREFORE, I CHARLES A. PEARSON, Mayor of the City of Heim, proclaim the month of March, 1953, as RED CROSS NTH and do here and now urge all citizens of this community contribute without reservation to the 1953 Red Cross Fund appeal through our local chapter; and I further urge that all men and women goodwill remember that in these critical times this great humanitarian organization which is the Red Cross must be maintained full strength; that this symbol of man's humanity to man remain as a guide to those who turn to it in time of need. Omer Appointed Budget Chairman Local Community Chest for '53 SA Contractor's Bid Lowest on Cypress Project Contractor William Rohrbacher of Santa Ana is low bidder on the contract for constructing the Cypress recreation center, with a figure of $42,980 for the complete program there, and is expected to be awarded the contract next Tuesday. Three bids, all from Santa Ana contractors, were opened by the Orange county supervisors yesterday and were referred to Architect William Faulkner for study of alternate bids and recommendations to the boards. One part of the study includes investigation of the Cypress Recreation District's financial balance, which was presented reported at $37,589,01, with probably $10,000 more expected from the final tax apportionment of the fiscal year. Operation and maintenance costs must be deducted from the funds on hand, before it can be determined how much is available for the recreation construction program. The complete plan calls for a soft ball diamond, with fencing and lighting, a toilet building, with septic tank and leaching field, sidewalks and curbs, and another septic tank and leaching field for future bleachers. Eliminating the second septic tank and leaching field, which would not be presently required, would cut $4200 off of Rohrbacher's bid and bring the cost to $38,780. It is estimated that the recreation district would have funds available to cover that sum. Supervisor's OK 400 Acre Zone For Industry Rezoning of 400 acres of citrus groves between Brea and La Habra for light industry was approved by the Orange county supervisors Tuesday, including provision by the county planning commission that a strip of 100 feet deep extending along Imperial Highway shall be closed to business establishments. The requirement complies with the wish of the land owners that the area shall be occupied only by slightly industrial plants and that hot-dog stands and other shanty-type establishments be kept out. The zoning order carries reThis was the text of the cast, which attributed them to the Soviet news agency. "Government statement: the illness of the chairman USSR Council of Minister Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Yosif Vishovich Stalin (Joseph Stalin) Illness Announced: "The Central Committee Communist Party of the Union and the Council of Ministers of the USSR announce great misfortune which has fallen our party, and our life—the grave illness of Comv. Stalin. During the night of Mr. Comrad Stalin, when he met Moscow in his apartment, hemorrhage in the brain affected vital parts of the Comrade Stalin lost consciousness. A paralysis of the right and leg developed, a long speech occurred, serious illnesses developed in the act of the heart and breathing. "The treatment of Comv. Stalin is being conducted by the guidance of A.F. Treth Minister of Public Health in USSR. and I. Kuperia, chief Medical Sanitary Board the Kremlin. To Publish Medical Bulletin "The treatment of Comv. Stalin is being conducted due to constant supervision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the Council of Ministers of the USSR found it necessary publish, beginning with medical bulletins on the state health of Joseph Vissarion Stalin." The dramatic radio announcement brought into high reliance widespread speculation that a struggle long has been derway inside the Kremlin successor inside the Kremlin. Malenkov vs. Molotov Deputy Premier George Malenkow and V.M. Molotov are the pair mentioning the leading rivals, with events in the last several indicating that Malenkov's rise in ascendancy. Stalin now is 73 and his long has been the subject of spread speculation. As faras is known, he was seen by someone outside the viet circle two weeks ago Tuesday night, Feb. 17, when received the new Indian Advisor to Moscow. K.P.S.M. and a leading Indian fellow eller Saifuddin Kitchlu, chair of the red-front All-India Committee and recent winner a Stalin prize. Kitchlu and Mennon saw Omer Appointed Budget Chairman for Local Community Chest for '53 Byrd Cromer was appointed net chairman of Anaheim community chest in last night's meeting and the board amended the first quarterly distribution of chest funds. Recks totaling $6,504.84 were deducted to the six member agencies, Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, Nursing Nurses' association, Cath-Welfare, Children's hospital Salvation Army. Reports Given reports showing the activity of the agencies in 1952 were by Mrs. Conan Gray of the Scouts and Miss Anne Trea- Other of Local Educator Dies Ms. Margaret Smith, 80, died Verne on Monday. She was alive of Illinois and at the age of her death was residing at W. Eighth st., Pomona. She is survived by two sons: Ald A. Gauer of San Bernardo and Melbourne A., of Ana- four grandchildren, and one sister: Mrs. Marv Gates of Long. Ald R. Gauer of San Bernardo and Melbourne A., of Ana- four grandchildren, and one sister: Mrs. Marv Gates of Long. The Rev. R. S. Barnes officiate and interment will take place in Sunnyside cemetery along Beach. Barney Jordan presided over last night's meeting. The board decided that this year's fund campaign, beginning Aug. 1, will be led by two chairmen instead of the single leader of years previous. Mrs. Grav and Mrs. R. W. Marvin reported attending the convention of Southern California Association of Community Chests in Los Angeles, when Mrs. Marvin was elected to the executive committee of the organization. Mrs. O. C. Ulrich was appointed publicity chairman of the chest to replace Mrs. Edmund Cook who resigned recently. SACRAMENTO UP)-Defense attorneys Tuesday urged the State Supreme Court to have a trial court determine if Henry Ford McCracken, convicted child slayer, is insane. James C. Monroe of Santa Ana told the court the 35-year-old Santa Ana guitar player "has been denied a judicial hearing on whether there is good reason to believe that he has become insane." McCracken was sentenced to death in 1950 for killing 10-year-old Patricia Jean Hull in a Buena Park motel. Attorney George Chula told the court the condemned man has "hallucinations, is incoterrent and has pains in the head." S STROKE Soviet Dictator Stricken Sunday Night By Brain Hemorrhage; Malenkov Seen As Likely Successor in Case of Death MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow Radio said Wednesday that Joseph Stalin had suffered a paralytic stroke and is in a serious condition. The broadcast said the 73-year-old Russian premier's right arm and leg are paralyzed, that he is unable to talk and that his heart has been affected. The hemorrhage occurred Sunday and is spreading, the official announcement said, adding that Stalin is unconscious. Eight doctors are taking part in the treatment of the stricken premier, and the announcement went on that view of Stalin's "grave state," had been decided to issue medical bulletins on his condition. This was the text of the broadcast, which attributed the report to the Soviet news agency Tass: "Government statement about illness of the chairman of the ISSR Council of Ministers and secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, Yosif Vissarionovich Stalin (Joseph Stalin): Illness Announced "The Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and the Council of Minis-" Washington Speculation Sees Malenkov as Stalin's Most Likely Successor WASHINGTON (AP)—News of the serious illness of Premier Stalin brought immediate speculation here Tuesday night over a successor in the event of his early death. The name of one of his close associates, Georgi M. Malenkov. Washington Speculation Sees Malenkov as Stalin's Most Likely Successor WASHINGTON (AP)—News of the serious illness of Premier Stalin brought immediate speculation here Tuesday night over a successor in the event of his early death. The name of one of his close associates, Georgi M. Malenkov, leads all the rest. Malenkov appears to have strengthened his position greatly in recent years as a chief claimant to the mantle of Communist power. Authorities here do not rule out by any means the chance of the bitter struggle for power among the men in the Kremlin or, alternatively, a purge of those whose loyalty to any new leader might be questioned. Officials Surprised The news that Stalin has been stricken obviously hit state department officials with surprise. Prior to Tuesday night's Tass News agency report of the official announcement there apparently had been no rumors forwarded from Moscow to capitals this side of the iron curtain. Stalin's removal from the exercise of his vast powers undoubtedly would have greater impact on the course of world affairs than that of any other living individual. So far as diplomats are able to judge, he has ruled during most of Red Russia's history with an absolute dictatorial authority—a kind of leadership which since the end of World War II has been true of no other first class power. Successor Uncertain The question of who may succeed him and how, turns largely upon this circumstance and the related belief that because of Stalin's enormous control over the destinies of all those close to him none may have been permitted to get the kind or grasp upon the final rungs of the ladder to succession that could not be challenged. Harold J. Lund Dies in Anaheim Harold P. Lund, 51, a native of Seattle, Wash., died Monday. His Anaheim residence was 1105 W. Center. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Lund of Elsinore; two brothers, Sam and Arnold Lund of Anaheim; and one sister, Lillian Mungerson of Anaheim. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of Backs, Campbell and Kaulbars mortuary today at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Frank E. Butterworth officiating. Warren's Finance Policies Attacked; CHP Appointee to be Questioned SACRAMENTO UP—Gov. Warren's financing and tax policies came under attack from two quarters Tuesday. And the Senate Rules Committee voted to question a Warren appointee before acting on the normally routine matter of confirming his selections. These were the key developments: 1. Minority Assembly Democrats—26 of them in the 79 member Lower House—went on record as opposed to any tax increases for general state purposes. They took no action on highway taxes. Warren favors boosts in both categories. Budget Cut Endorsed 2. The California Manufacturers Association asked the Legislature in effect to adopt the 39 million dollars worth of reductions in the governor's $1,327,000,000 budget recommended by Legislative Auditor A. Alan Post. Seventeen million dollars of Post's cuts would be in the building program. 3. At the request of Sen. Randolph Collier R-Yreka, the Upper House Rules Committee decided to hear from Bernard R. Caldwell, deputy Los Angeles police chief named by Warren to succeed the late Clifford E. Peterson as State Highway Patrol Commissioner. Collier, a critic of Peterson's administration, said Caldwell should be asked to explain what he intends to do about eliminating what the senator called "cops and robbers" thinking in the patrol. 4. The Senate passed and sent to the Assembly a bill raising from 15 to 20 per cent the amount of his income a person can charge off as charitable contributions for tax purposes. The federal income tax law has the 20 per cent provision. 5. The Assembly Rules Committee approved a resolution calling for a $7,500 investigation into charges of fraud running into millions of dollars by unemployment insurance claimants.