The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 21

TH DAILY SUN B-5 Wednesday, Jaly 23, 1958 Foresters Worn iRAore Mon Funds deeded Control ires The last big forest fire in this Vacationer Dies in Truck Crash On Amboy Road A vacationer from Warsaw, died at 8:20 yesterday morning, nearly 11 Vz hours after she was catapulted from a whip-lashing pickup truck on the Twentynine Palms-Amboy Rd. The accident occurred 200 feet south of the road's intersection county cost $380,000 and a frac "We have to enlist the aid ofi to augment the present fire fight-every man, woman and child who ing forces and law enforcement enters the mountains," said agencies concerned, with legisla-Skinner, "because with the limit- tion to supply them with the nec-ed force we have, it is next to'essary means to combat the in-impossible to keep tabs on every- creasing danger of incendiary tion of this sum spent for more effective patrols might have prevented it. That was the theme of a meeting held Monday by foresters, fire nT a VV ,1 I I- 1 f. -5, 4 A fi Iv, 1 i VIVrA 1 If A 1 1 i rt a i I Ik 1 I i I I I I I a a I a' i 1 men and county officials. fires.

Also attending the meeting were James K. Mace, California Division of Forestry; John H. Hastings and Norman J. Harris, California Division of Forestry at Riverside; Hal Oxnevad, inspector, Sheriff's Office; K. W.

Dyal, Sheriff's Office; Chief D. E. Littleton, San Bernardino Fire Department, and Arthur W. Walker, chairman, Southern California Watershed Council. 101 The weak points in the county's fire fighting front, as developed at the meeting: Lack of funds.

Shortage of patrol manpower. Inadequate laws. In the special meeting called by State Sen. H. Gregory, who expressed shock on learning that the area's most recent conflagration cost $380,000, 132 quately all year round." Bland stated that his force needs at least a two-man team to handle the innumerable calls which his office receives, especially during the peak summer months when the mountains are brimful with tourists and visitors.

"These men would be concerned only with the investigation of fires," said Bland, "instead of having to assign a team which should be on other beats." Gregory noted that much of the apathy with which Northern' California legislators view the unmatched problem here, stems from the fact that although the northern counties may have as much and more wooded area, they do not have the climatic conditions peculiar to the areas in the South. High heat and low humidity make of such areas a "box of explosives." "They also fail to recognize that our mountains are beehives of activity during the summer month continues Gregory, "and, in fact, constitute the fourth Same Oats Last Year Traffic Deaths Since Jan. 1 with U.S. Highway 66, the Coro concerned officials, includ ing members of the State For ner's Office reported. Mrs.

Nellie Matilda Hosmann, estry Division at Riverside, and the chairman of the Southern one. Of primary interest in the discussion was the irreparable damage done to the Valley's watershed. This loss is not felt until the following winter. In his references to a Senate committee, Gregory explained he referred to the Senate Interim Committee on Parks and Beaches. The senator further explained that after the committee had viewed the situation and gathered facts and figures necessary, it would then present this information to the general assembly for proposals of legislative actions.

"With only eight Southland sen-tors to push our problems to the fore, we face a battle, but I have already been working on getting a committee down here to get a first hand knowledge of why this area is a 'tinder "After listening to you gentlemen," said Gregory, "it appears that much can be done in the way of reevaluating some of the pertinent legislation relative to our problem, as well as seeking more aid In fluids and manpower." Gregory concluded the meeting with a promise to do all in his power, and as soon as possible, 1 .3 1 BUILDERS RECEIVE CHARTER Home Builders Assn. of San Bernard.no andj Riverside counties, formerly called the Building Contractors last night received its formal charter as a direct affiliate of the National Assn. of Home Builders. Presenting the charter at the Azure Hills Country Club is Nels G. Severin, national president, right.

Receiving the document is association president Robert M. Mudge of San Bernardino, cen HIGHVAYS OFFICE TELLS OPENINGS The State Division of Highways district office in San Bernardino has eight engineering positions open. Clyde V. Kane, engineer of the District VIII office, advised prospective applicants to inquire at 217 3rd St. He said include from one to three years experience.

Openings exist for engineer aids with beginning pay at 5341 per month and highway engineering technicians starting at $415 a month. ter, and observing is George M. Pardee Jr. of Los Angeles, regional vice presiaent ot ine national association. (Sun-Telegram photo) unless more stringent measures are taken in patrolling critical areas and better provision made for apprehending "firebugs." Gregory heard comments from each of the 11 men present for the informal and frank discussion.

"I certainly intend making some noise when I get back, and try to acquaint more of my col largest 'industry' in the Valley. With the great expansion going on now, and the accessibility of more areas through this expan BuieThey Tell M' sion, the problem grows corres leagues with the unique situation pondingly." W. V. Skinner of the State Division of Forestry commented on the lack of a rewards system which has been found advantageous in many localities. which confronts us here in the South," said Gregory later.

San Bernardino County Sheriff Frank Bland, who revealed that deputies and reserves had put in almost 400 working hours in the latest series of fires, struck at 60, died at Barstow Hospital of brain injuries, Chief Deputy Cor-cner Edward P. Doyle said. Her husband, Herman Alexander Hosmann, 65, who was also hurled from the car after he lost control, was slightly injured. He's being treated at the Bar-stow Hospital. Investigators said the crash happened at about 9 p.m.

The couple was traveling north toward Amboy in the pickup, which was especially equipped for camping out. As Hosmann neared the Highway 66 intersection, investigators said he lost control of the vehicle as he tried to negotiate an curve. The pickup began to whiplash, the doors flew open and the occupants were slammed to the pavement. The pickup crashed into two guard posts. Investigating for the California Highway Patrol was Robert Eelcher.

Supervisors Knock Pins From Bowling Alley Tax Protest An organized protest of tax assessments on automatic bowling pin setters fell into the "gutter" yesterday when rolled in front of the Board of Supervisors. The assessor claimed the ma present legislation and lack of additional laws which would help Western's the wonderful way to Fs fj 1 1 111 ff Builders Hold Charter Night (Continued from City Page) than 300 local associations, Severin said. Accepting the charter for the local group was President Robert M. Mudge of San Bernardino. Mudge noted the rapid population growth of the metropolitan area comprising San Bernardino and Riverside.

He agreed with Severin that housing in the $13,000 range has lagged and predicted that such building in this area would increase in the near future. "Our organization believes everyone is entitled to reasonable housing financed by private enterprise," Mudge said. He mentioned that a national program being adopted by the local organization is to work for improved and additional housing designed for senior citizens. Other national officers attending included Martin T. Bartling of Knoxville, second vice president, who pioneered research to liamsen requested the schools, Red Cross and recreation departments of many inland cities to require the teaching of beach safety in all grade classes.

She likewise requested that the State Board of Education require such instruction throughout California. And it is probable that Mrs. Wil-liamsen will succeed in these undertakings. She's still pounding away, pleading for more safety instruction. She asks that all children be taught how to recognize riptides, what to do if caught in a tide, to remain near lifeguard stations, obey the warning flags.

Then she asks that all beaches be required to provide guards and equipment throughout the summer season and that all high school students be taught ocean swimming. It's an ambitious program for a lone woman. But she feels she is getting somewhere. And it's reward enough, she said, if because of it all another mother may not know the tragedy that was hers. mm (Continued from City Page) State Legislature, asking for a campaign of safety on all beaches.

And what she has accomplished will amaze you. For example: a. A score of beach cities in Southern California have adopted the flag warning system, life guards raising warnings when riptides are running and swimming in the surf dangerous. b. Newport Beach assigned lifeguards to the Santa Ana jetty seven days a week; installed an inter communication system between lifeguard stations; installed the flag warning system at all stations; acquired a fast lifeboat for use of the crews; posted all jetties, piers and inlets with signs reading, "dangerous tides, enter water at your own risk." Made It Year-Round c.

Orange County placed into effect a program designed to provide beach safety throughout all seasons. d. The state adopted the Chap-pel Bill into which was written authority of the State Department law enforcement agencies track down and prosecute arsonists. D. K.

Bauer, San Bernardino National Forest supervisor, listed probable causes of incendiary fires in three groups: People with a misplaced grudge against anyone in the fire service; psychopathic arsonists, and those who start a fire in hopes it will provide them with several days of work. Capt. Lester J. Liess of the Sheriff's Office, commenting on the funds expanded on the most recent fire, said, "With just a fraction of the money spent on these fires, we could organize a force to patrol the forest areas ade Hunt Breakfast Flights! Champagne Flights! DC-6B Aircoach Flights. 14 flights daily all nonstop! Call San Bernardino TUrner 7-2071 or YUkon 6-1119 er See Your Western Travel Agent chines have an actual value ofi.

MW develop high-value, low cost houses; E. J. (Jim) Burke, of San Antonio, secretary and George M. Pardee regional vice president from Los Angeles. Pardee, before the meeting, commented that the national group of Health to enforce safety-meas 3 was reorganizing its structure in $8,000.

An attorney for four San Bernardino area bowling alleys said they're worth less than The supervisors sitting as a board of equalization said "it's not a problem of equalization," and denied the protest. But the board did agree to contact Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego counties where Attorney Edgar C. Keller said appraisals fell around the $3,000 level. Keller said that the question revolved around confusion over types of pin setters. He represented Highland Ave.

Rmvlincr Drantro Roui Hafp Citv ures in all beach areas. e. The state employed more lifeguards in 1957 than ever before. f. DeWitt Nelson, in charge of state parks and beaches, personally congratulated Mrs.

Wil-liamsen on her efforts to encourage safety on the beaches. g. The Fifth District Council of the Southern California area. He said that there were four local associations in the Southern California and Southern Nevada area. Officers of the revamped organization from San Bernardino, besides Mudge, include Paul F.

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