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NEWS ON THE HOUI EVERY HOUR ICU( 910 kc TWUNE STATION OAKLAND'S: ONLY LOCALLY OWNED, LOCALLY CONTROLLED Jl DAI LY NEWSPAPER v. i i NO. 18 AISICUTEI WIDE Wt ItTEB I IC Alt IAILY IEWS FlHEIII SEIflCt VOL CXLVI! OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA; FRIDAY JULY 18, 1947 9 Jury Weighs Cvc Leaders Pay Council Fills Two Vacancies Conspiracy lilden Tribute to "Hi IW The conspiracy abortion jury con tinued deliberations today without any announced results 'as the hours ticked by since the panel was given the case yesterday. By BILX, STOKES Maj. Charles Lee Tilden lawyer, soldier, businessman and civic leader began his 91st year today, the same active inspirational figure who has been so much a.

part of the de-. Corridor opinion was of the opin ion that a hung verdict seemed inevitable as the jury went to lunch at 12:30 oclock after pondering the fate of 13 doctors, nurses and assist velopment of his city, county and state for more, than half a century, past years of public service came in for ants charged with teaming with praise and tribute yesterday, the late Sam Stern in performing Two of the five vacancies on. city commissions were filled by the City Council last night as it named J. Clayton Orr to the Civil Service Board and Joshua R. Rose to the Board of Playground Directors.

Rose becomes the first Negro to serve on a city board. Mayor Joseph E. Smith said posts or. the Library Board. Park Board, and Port Commission will be filled in the near future.

Both "ot last night's appointments are for six-year terms. Orr, 35. a member of the law firm of Glickman Orr, is a University of California graduate with class of 1933, and received bis degree in law from Boalt Hall in 1938. He is married and has two young sans, the family home being at 6000 Broadway Terrace. He is a son of as state, county and city gov 75.

illegal abortions. ernment prominent They were due back in the jury FORTUNE GIVEN UP TO LIVE IN U.S. businessmen and close friends room at 2:30 o'clock and Superior Judge W. T. Belieu gave no indi gathered at a testimonial luncheon marking bis 90th birthday.

a i cation of how long he would allow them to. remain at their delibera V. i I a And appropriately enough, the 80 leaders of various fields gathered tions. xne jury was Brought Irom a in a setting for which the Major, perhaps more than' anyone else, is Berkeley hotel this morning by responsible the Brazilian Pavilion Bailiff Len Purdy for resumption of of Tilden Regional Park. EARLIER TRIBUTE It largely was his energy and the Rev.

and Mrs. James B. Orr, Jorgen Strand, 21, after less than a month in the United States on a visit from his native Copenhagen, Denmark, already is making plans to settle here and complete a post graduate law course at the University of California and he will lose a family fortune in so doing. Conditions in his country are the major reason for his desire- to make the U.S. his home.

Still force fulness which led to the ac quisition of the land on which the Eastbay Regional Parks now stand. As a tribute to him, the largest of the parks was given his name. Acting as master of ceremonies, unsettled after years of Nazi occupation, the Communists have taken Joseph R. Knowland, publisher of The Tribune, lauded the Major for his varied services with the Amy in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War, the Alameda City Council, the State Board of Harbor advantage of the unrest to plant their ideologies i Denmark, according to Strand "Many people have assimilated Communistic ideas. They appeal in Denmark, as in your country, to those have nothing and want something, and yet don't want Commissioners, and the board of 7320 Ney Avenue.

OVERSEAS SERVICE Orr was a colonel in the Army Engineers Corps during the war, on active duty from 1841" to 1945, in the European theater. He is a member of the State and County Bar Associations, High Street Presbyterian Church. Athens Athletic Club, Business Men's Garden Club, Council for Civic Unity International Institute, University YMCA, Reserve Officers Association, and the Big -C Society. Appointment of Rose was strongly endorsed by Walter A. Gordon, chairman of the State Adult Authority; in a letter to Councilman Clifford E.

KlshelL "I was very pleased when you Informed me the appointment of a Negro to the Recreation Board was being considered. It is very heartening to see the City of Oakland continue to move in an enlightened direction," he wrote. POST-GRADUATE STUDY I directors of the Eastbay Regional Maj. Charles Lee Tilden prepares to cut his 90th birthday Parks, of which Tilden still is president He said it "is indeed rare discussions which had carried them until 10 p.m. ACQUITTAL TENDENCY Before last night's adjournment, the tendency seemed toward acquittal when the jury asked for instructions on the general conspiracy law.

A' bottle of aspirin centered the table around which the jurors sat. A hot plate for coffee and tea and deck of cards were in evidence. Likewise in the court of Judge Belieu. attorneys and defendants listened to a portable radio, played gin aummy and other card games as they waited. Counsel for me defendants nas argued consistently that whatever conspiracies may have existed were multiple and not a giant single one as contended by the State.

These two opposite views became the object of intensified study by the jury shortly after the case was submitted to them late yesterday. ASK INSTRUCTIONS Twice during the late afternoon and night the jury returned to the courtroom for further instructions on this subject On the request of their newly elected foreman, Cullen Dunn, a retired paint dealer of 1038 57th Street, this instruction was read and reread aloud by Superior Judge W. T. Belieu. "The indictment alleges a single to find a nan at 90 stQl going strong cake during the testimonial luncheon held in the Brazilian Pavilion of the regional park named for him, as his son.

Charles Lee Tilden looks on. Tribune photos. i I 1 'J LOCAL NEWS FRONT JULY 18, 1947 5S5 WW 3f. in the public service." Knowland then introduced mayors from Oakland area cities who echoed praise of Major Tilden's "service for the public good." Mayor' Laurance Cross, of Berkeley, praised the Major for "all the goodness and beauty he has made possible through his long years of public service." OAKLAND'S "WISHES Mayor Joseph E. Smith, of Oakland, extended "happy birthday wishes from more than 400,000 citizens of Oakland," and said "it must.be a great pleasure to look I Rose, 40, has been engaged in welfare and recreation work since for the Alameda Community Chest's fall campaign, according to Alee Low, general chairman.

1928. with service at Pittsburgh, Montclair, NJ and for the past 10 ORGANIZATIONS Alcoholics Anonymous will hold the second in a summer series of public meetings Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 1608 Webster Street In- rears in Oakland. Noel Institute No. 113, Young Ladies Institute, and Biordan Council No.

lfla. Youn? Men'x Institute. back on a life so full of accom He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, receiving his degree in business administration in 1934, and did post-graduate work in eco plishments." and i will hold their annual barbecue and formation about the purpose conspiracy. Therefore you find from the evidence that certain Knowland read a telegram from wnrk th organization will be mmir Sunrfav at Flrirherrv 'Park nomics, philosophy, and psychology Gov. Earl Warren who said he defendants participated in separate, presented during the evening, distinct and disconnected conspira-i at New York University.

in Niles. Adnenne Hummel and Michael Ginty are co-chairmen. regretted that he could not be pres His- career has been with YMCA ent and extended his "most hearty felicitations on this outstanding units, and. includes sesrvice in related activities in recreation. Boy DEATH occasion." Senator Arthur Breed told Major Tilden his greatest tribute "is the Funeral services were held today Victims, missing since May 30, in crash of a private plane found yesterday were (top.

left to right: Jens and Earl Chris-fensen of San Leandro; Jess- Bernard Oower left) and Jack Payne (lower right), of (Story on Page 1L for Fred Frank Brewen, 75, retired Scouts, housing, health, and education. Since 1937. Rose has been executive secretary of the North Oakland YMCA, and has been closely high; regard held for. him by his The annual Colusa County picnic will be held July 27 at Mosswood Park, Broadway and MacArthur Boulevard. Alameda Branch No.

SI, Fleet Reserve Association, will hold a dance tonight at 425 10th Street. Berkeley Chapter No. 1, American Veterans Committee, will sponsor a forum on "The Politics of the carpenter and businessman a resident of Richmond, for 47 years, cies, and if you find from the evidence that it is not a single conspiracy, as alleged in the indictment, then you will find the defendant, and each of them, not guilty," Judge Belieu told the jury. Dunn also said that his associates wanted to peruse a copy of the indictment 'which was drawn after the police raid on Stern's clinic at 330 15th Street. The multiple conspiracy theory was hammered home by Defense associated with the City Recreation who died at" faV-nomiWednesdar.

Department. A native of San Ramon, 1 Brewen came to Richmond to aid in the early development of the city. He fellow citizens." jQthen who wre introduced and give "brief tributes were Mayor W. J. Brahscheid of Alameda, Mayor Thomas O.

Knick of- San Leandro, Harry Bartell, chairman of the Alameda County Board Supervisors; Zngraham Read, publisher of the Post-Enquirer; and Leroy R. He was instrumental in establishing the community center at Brock-hurst and Market Streets, and is a director of the Alameda' County Mental Hygiene Society. Rose is married and the father of Monday at 8 pjn. at Berke- was a member of Point Richmond Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two sons, Carl FIRE HERO, RETIRING CHIEF BOTH PAID TRIBUTE BY CITY Atty.

J. W. (Jake) Ehrlich in the; ley High School's Little Theater. Goodrich, Thomas J. Roberts, Emery three children.

He resides at 858 -32nd Street The new appointees succeed Wade Snook of the Civil Service Board and Gil Seaver of the Playground Board. Joraeal Strand x-siezslttr of the Danish traltrarouncL her to discuss exchanges cf UJ5. and Danish students. Tribune photo. to work for Strand said.

"As here; the conservatives, while disclaiming spread of Communist propaganda, are not active enough they are inactive in fighting it," the young Dane continued. Confusion is largely responsible for spread of Russian influences in Denmark, Strand stated. "For instance." he continued, "industry fact-finding firm to conduct the closing arguments. This was the defense contention Each conspiracy was by Stern with each woman aborted, aided by bis staff. There were 95 of these, all with Stern as the kingpin.

Judge Belieu charged the jury for about three hours before submitting the case to them at 2:50 pjn. CoLDunUp C. Clark, president of Oakland's Central Bank and chairman of the VS. Chamber of Commerce committee on national defense, will address the Supply Corps Association of the 12th Naval District at a dinner meeting at 7 pjn. Wednesday at the Commissioned Officers Club, Naval Supply Depot study.

and Abbott Brewen, both of Richmond. The services were held at the Wilson and Kratzer Mortuary in Richmond. MISCELLANEOUS Frank C. Lanrnemi, 32, has been named manager of the Alameda office of the California State Employment Service, 1207 Park Street He succeeds George I Stulken, now The council approved a motion by Stone and John "A- MacDonald, all members of the park board, who arranged the luncheon. MIRTHFUL? NOTE Knowland then introduced Major Tilden, who earlier had injected mirth into the luncheon be started to cut the three-tiered birthday, cake.

He recalled the difficulty he had encountered when, at a previous birthday party, a City councilmen last night paid tribute to former Fire Chief William G. Lutiey, on his retirement after 48 yean of service, and to Ttreman Louis Cetraro, killed in line ef duty Wednesday night. Lutkey was "highly commended for his loyalty and many years of honorable service" in a resolution Councilman W. J. McCracken, who said the survey would also provide Oakland area Shriners and their material which may be of value in improving the city charter.

The resolution did not specify any agency to conduct the survey. High Court Upsets families will trek to Linda Vista manager of the Sacramento office. i Park near Mission San Jose Sunday Surgery Case Verdict which expressed regret that his service has been terminated by re rubber-bladed knife was given him.j disrupted by the The State Supreme Court yester He praised the members of the I problem: -unemployment compen- tirement. He is declared "an honor Britain Draws on Loan for annual picnic of Aahmes; sprain narry w. neea.

Temple. Events will include a ball chief of staff to the commander of game, dancing, swimming and service forces of the Atlantic inz. A troupe of 32 swimmers from I Fleet, will become commanding of- day ordered a new trial for Lloyd to his city, a credit to his depart parn Doara ana memDers oi me "uon is so aiiraciive mat tne IS so ment, and a meritorious example to WASHINGTON, July 18. (4s) H. Garrison.

40. San Francisco chiro-Treasury records disclosed today; praetor convicted last year of con- ficer of the University of Califor majority of workers put in only two or three days a week, the maximum to work and still draw unem-. AtHens Water Follies of 1947 will his fellow members in the depart' park service for their part development of the parks. Coming in for particular praise were Richard Walpole, regional park, director, and that Great Britain has drawn an-! spiracy to commit an illegal other $150,000,000 from the fast- operation on a 19-year-old Oakland Mayor Joseph E. Smith called the ployment pay.

Such pay often is dwindling loan of $3,750,000,000 girL Miss Carolyn Beck, the Major's of-j audience to its feet in respect to Cetraro as he adjourned the meet The girl died, allegedly as a result granted her by. this country one nia Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps on August 15. He succeeds Capt William White, who will assume command of the USS Ashtabula, tanker, after serving for two years on the Berkeley campus. Captain White jvrill maintain his residence at 2520 Etna Street give exhibitions of diving, swimming and water comedy, led by Zoe Ann Olsen, national diving champion, and Al White, former Olympic champion. Thomas W.

Wright, oil 'company salesman, has been appointed chairman of. the advance gifts committee ing in his memory. He declared the year ago. Britain now has- taken $2,450,000,000 of the money in a single year and has "death of this young fireman is a of the operation. Garrison was acquitted ef murder in Alameda County Superior Court but was convicted on the conspiracy count.

5 left which will barely last through tragedy which affects all of us. We honor him for bis devotion to doty and we express our deep sympathy 1947 at the present rate of use. nee Major Tilden recalled all the changes that had taken place in this area since the late 1800's and said the greatest: change is the acquisition of the parks." "As many as 50,000 people enjoy the parks on certain days," the Major said. "It gives the average man a chance, to get out-of-doors and it's wonderfuj for the children. We didn't want to change anything too much.

We wanted the people to enjoy it in its natural to his bereaved family. May his, sacrifice serve as a memorial to the members of his as much as the equivalent of nearly $100 American money. Strand, who served through the Nazi occupation i as a member the posing as a truck driver and, using father's trucks to distribute "veboten" literature, is staying here with an uncle, William Strand Ml Athoi Avenue. The-youth, who already has his Bachelor's Degree from Copenhagen University, is seeking to arrange for student exchanges between Denmark and the University of California and Columbia. He is the guest, of the Oakland Rotary Club her, with George J.

Kruse, local Rotarian, as his official "guide." i -f it Gry Ponders Offer by Permanenre Hospital Offer of Permanente Foundation Hospital to furnish emergency serv Joshua R. Bose ice to the City of Oakland at a charge of $500 a month was taken under advisement by the City CI Council last night City Manager John F. Hassle was instructed to report back with a recommendation in two weeks, after PIEDMONT COUNCIL UPS CITY SAURIES several councilmen had expressed approval. The hospital offered to provide emergency care for all patients brought to the hospital including Big Liquor Concerns Face Dissolution Three major wholesale liquor concerns, including Millet and Po-desta of San Francisco, will be forced out of business by a bill signed today by Gov. Earl Warren, according to State liquor Administrator George M.

Stout The measure, introduced by Senator Burns of Fresno, prohibits retail liquor chains from owning wholesale licenses. Millet is operated by 22 retailers. The other two firms hit by the law are Borun Brothers and the Verriou Distributing Company, both of Los Angeles. The law permits the organizations six months for dissolution. doctor's services, examinations, sur PIEDMONT, July 18.A11 full-time city employees were given 15 monthly salary increases retroactive Bids to Determine Auditorium Costs, BERKELEY, July Bids will be sought shortly by the Board of Education for completion ef Berkeley High: School auditorium as a means, of determining whether now on hand is sufficient to finance the project.

Plans and calling for revisions to introduce modern auditorium features, including a movable stage, ire now being rushed to -completion by the architectural firm of Cerlett and Gutter-: son. gery, and hospitalization. It specified service to indigents would be with to July 1 by the City Council last out charge, with others required toS pay usual fees. Patients would be eight permitted to utilize services ci a Proportionate i a were private physician or a member of voted for part-time employees. the losDital staff.

Despite the; wage" hikes. Mayor Dihsmore declared that pre Emergency patients from North Oakland and parts of West Oak liminary budget examination indi land must now; be taken to Herrick cated the Council will be able to Memorial Hospital in Berkeley trim "at least 15 eents" off the present $176 tax rate. which is tender contract with the city. Acceptance of the Permanente offer would greatly reduce time re Last nighfs' action, which follows: $20 monthly salary, increases Long Beach Bus Drivers' Strike Remains Deadlocked quired to reach aid. given full-time employees last Octo Street Improvement Program Is Advanced ber, was approximately half the 15 per cent "cost of wage hike requested by police and firemen two jnonths ago.

-Under the new scale, police and firemen who have been earning $245 a month will be LONG BEACH, July 18. This Improvement of Street in East Oakland was advanced by the city city's 38-day old bus drivers strike remained deadlocked today after a meeting of the labor-management council last night in two actions. It raised to $260. The new council'! will take office July 28 with application of the bus lines for a fare increase from the present seven cent level to as much as 15 cents scheduled as one cf the rf wiatwwM -nricsnf svf 4 (4 gave first reading to an ordinance appropriating $2500 for purchase of land needed for opening the street Mayors Proclaim Air Force Day committee, attended by the newly elected city council, broke cp last night without results. AAA' Some 41J0OO voters went to the polls this week to give smashing defeat to Yi the sprogressiveabor i yi "A MMMMMi II 111 ill I imi t.

--1. 1 iw.ii hi ii '-111111 hi -I nn I I wmiti I l. n.n..i-. between 91st and 92nd Avenues, and dedicated a piece of property at Street and lC5th Avenue for street use. a Mayors of Metropolitan Oakland area communities today issued coalition candidates including six proclamations calling for the ob servance of Air Force Day on Au Cone, T.

Bais, vice-president of the National; City bia lines, has of- fered bus drivers $t30 an hotnvef-V fective when increased fares granted; with $L23; as an interim Joseph M. litteral. business agent for the drivers, countered for an hour or 80 days and $125 an hour thereafter. Bass has said thany even with the fare increase he will not go above $120 hour. 4 Pre viously the was $1J2L Thf union struck for L40.

JA'Y'A Frills to Be Trimmed From City Government First move toward a' survey of city government, with a view to cutting costs and eliminating duplication of service, was taken by the city council last night as it approved present eounalmen. eve oi wnom favored the bus drivers, ticket calling for municipal ownership of the bus lines. The 255 striking bus drivers, members of AFT. Transportation Union division liM distributed-a leaflet during the campaign but limited it to strike issues. gust 1.

Proclamations were issued by Mayor Joseph E. Smith of Oakland, Mayor Laurance L. Cross of Berke-: ley and other" community heads. D. Mantell is commander of he East Bay Squadron of the Air Force Association.

bers oi two families were Qefrto righth Josephine. 17; Anne, 13; Horace Jrw15; Zatherine, 11, with Governor and Mrs. HUdrelh. and Govern cr and Mrs. Warren wiih two daughters, Virginia, 18, and Dorothy.

18- AP photo. 4 Got. Eaxl Warren oi California and Got. Horace Hildreth ol Mcnae, who have six and lour duldrp respectively, were two cf th champion fathers among fh qoTernori attending the Sell Lake Our conierence. Present oi mem- a proposal for employment ef a A.