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53, No. 252 TWO SECTIONS TWENTY EIGHT PAGES SA MATEO, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1953 5c PER COPY SL28 PER MONTH THE PENINSULA'S s5T smm Reclaimed POW Says Others Due To Change Minds BELMONT SEETHES OVER QUARRY PERMIT OKEH MYSTERY CIRL HERE MUTE FROM HYSTERIA S.M. MOTHER OF 2 DIES IN AUTO CRASH Planners Vote Approval for PiomboDeal Central County Airport, Plan; 2 Sites Offered Brewer Island, San Carlos Suggested; Up to Board November 3 A plan to establish a central San Mateo county airport either on a site at Brewer's Island, east of San Mateo city, or at the present San Carlos Bel mont airport will be presented to the board of supervisors November 3 by George Van Vliet, chairman of the county aviation committee which was formed a ye.ar ago to study the aviation problem in this area. Van Junior college director of aeronautical studies, said today that he did not wish to name any specific site to the board, but felt that the two best locations were at Brewer's island and at the existing San Carlos Belmont He suggested financing the airport in one of three ways (1) by revenue bods, (2) general obligation bonds, or (3) from the general, was don in the construction of the San Mateo city golf course. Financing Up to the Board "Tho committee does not want to specify how financing will be done, since we feel that that is the job of the supervisors who are experienced in such matters," Van Vliet said.

At yesterday's board of supervisors meeting, Supervisor Edward McDonald, when he beard of the request to meet with Van (Tjnti Mh1 Clti BareuO REDWOOD CITY, Oct. 21. A 19 year old girl, stricken mute by the shock of hysteria, was under treatment at Community hospital today while authorities attempted to pierce the mystery surrounding her. Able only to write under the influence of stimulants, the girl, in disjointed phrases, referred questioning doctors and sheriff's deputies to a friend. She was subsequently identified as Mary Ann Cseke, who bas been living at tho Senton hotel in San Francisco.

Collapsed in Tavern Distressed and unable to comprehend her sudden inability to speak, the girl struggled to express herself. Her scrawled notes informed officials that she has a baby who is with her mother in New Jersey. Authorities were called in to tho case shortly after 11. o'clock last night when Deputy Sheriff E. Babwin was dispatched to the Geneva Club at Bayshore City, where a woman was reported unconscious.

She apparently had not been drinking, deputies said, On "arrival, Babwin said he found the girl lying in one of the booths. The bartender, Carl Campbell, said that the girl had walked into the bar a few minutes earlier and after crying out, "My baby, my baby," collapsed. Diagnosed as Hysteria Attempts to question her failed after the girl was revived. Babwin reported she moved her lips but could not speak, and again fainted. Taken to South San Francisco hospital, the girl's condition was diagnosed as hysteria and she was transferred to Community hospital where Dr.

William Latham administered stimulants. She atill was unable to talk, but did write. According to deputies, the girl was unable to give her identity, but wrote, "Get Glen Hesson PANMUNJOM, Korea (LP) A homesick Virginia mountain ter who rejected communism after at first refusing to go home says it is "more than likely" that some of his 22 "pro Red" GI comrades may iuiww nun soon. Pug nosed Pfc. Edward D.

(Ed) Dickenson, 23, from Crack ers Neck, in the Cumberland mountains, ate a pork chop dinner last night his first American meal in nearly three years after stepping through Freedom Gate at 4 p. m. (11 p. m. Tuesday, PST).

He it one of 23 American prisoners who, in the "Operation Big Switch" exchange, had elected to stay with the Communists. But he said he had long Intended to go home because he "had hough ol their (the Communists') life." Letter from Girl Talking fo newsmen, he said that before his capture he had a girl back in Virginia. sent me a 'Dear John' letter," Dickenson said, "and you know what that means." Dickenson's return gave hope Hot only that some or all of his fellow "won't go homes" might ijhange their minds, but that the stalled questioning of antirepatri ate prisoners may be The Communist members of the neutral nations repatriation commission ended a walkout by returning to the session at which Dickenson was freed. Appeal to Koreans Meanwhile, the Indian command JCPpca.led to 7800 rebellious antl Sommflhlst North Korean POWs to meet with Communist "persuaders." The command announced it hoped to resume Friday the explanations which wer stopped when Czech and Polish delegates walked out on the. neutral nations repatriation commission.

Dickenson said his first desire now was to "get back home with my mother and father and the rest of my family." "I want to come back with my own people," he said, "I've lived with the Communists for three years and I don't want to live with them any longer. Back With Americans "I believe In my own way of life communism is not my belief." Dickenson told his family "there's no use to worry about me. I'm in the hands of the American people." "It feels wonderful to be back with the American people, my own people, again," he said. Dickenson told reporters he returned to democracy he had "enough of their (the Communists') life." He said he had made his decision to come home a "long time ago." "I had it in ray mind for quite a while," he said, but said he "had my reasons" for refusing to come home with other Americans during operation big switch. Dickenson was close mouthed during a press conference and re (Turn to Pag Column 4) LAWYERS: Hero's a brief case and to the point: dine at the Vilia without trial or tribulation.

Open every day for luncheon and I Dally, Noon to I a.m. Stallings Holds Court to Blame In Plans Row Manager Backs Board in Hall of Justice Showdown (Tiniw Redffovd CtlK tlHH) REDWOOD CITY, Oct. 21. County Manager E. R.

Stallings today took a public swing at the superior court judges, and placed most if not all of the blame on them for the growing dispute over size of courtrooms contemplated in the $2,000,000 hall of justice on California square. It involves a $35,000 to $80,000 cost for change of plans. Reading a three page' detailed letter on the issue to the board of supervisors at the close of yesterday's meeting, Stalling prefaced it with a statement that his aim was "to clear the record." Work Suspended He gave his version of the disagreement and absolved supervisors of responsibility. Stallings said the board had acted in good faith in approving the original plans. The project, meanwhilehas been stalled for some weeks, pending decision of the Issue.

Work was suspended when the judges protested they had not been consulted oh size of courtrooms and finished plans, and that some furniture would not even fit into the rooms. The judges brought the issue to the fore last Tuesday at a special conference with the supervisors when the board agreed to ask architect Michael Goodman of Berkeley to submit alternate plans on the widening of courtrooms from 28 to 32 feet. Yesterday, Supervisor Cal lan added fuel to the fire when hf demanded, "I want to know just whose fault these mistakes are," and added he didn't intend to pay for an architect's mistakes. This followed the hoard's approval of a letter by Stallings to the archt tect, requesting alternate plans. Blames Jurists Late yesterday Stallings answered Callan and in his letter stated, "The blame should be placed squarely on the shoulders of the judges of the superior court, the county manager, and the architect." While assuming some of the responsibility, Stallings in his letter made it quite clear, however, that as, far as he is concerned the judges are largely to blame for the fiasco.

Superior Judge Murray Draner. spokesman for the judicial group, snruggea at Stallings' letter. He pointed out that the county manager had not made the statements at the time the issue was squarely laid before the board of supervisors, but took a week to submit the written answer. Draper's Reply The judge said, "The question is, what is right or wrong? If he thinks he's right, he certainly didn't say so publicly. I had my say, and explained the situation.

"I don't recall his making these statements when we met face to face. He had ample opportunity to reply to us at the time we discussed the matter before the board. "The question is, are the rooms big enough? spoke on the matter where everyone heard it There was no reply from the county manager Turn to Page 2, Column 2) Angry Belmont People Score Board; Up to Supervisors (Tfmu Mwnl Cltr timi) REDWOOD CITY, Oct. 21. The county planning commission today by a 3 to vote recommended to the board of supervisors that the Utter grant the Piombo Construction company's application to reopen the Tyson Alford quarry, west of Belmont.

The quarry would supply fill for Piombo's present contract for the Bayshore freeway to San Carlos. Final decision now rests with the supervisors. The planners' decision came amid exclamations of protest and anger from Belmont property owners who packed the hearing room, that "this has been all set up." split Vote Action on the motion by Commissioners Charles A. Buck and Danny O. Dees, resulted In a split vote.

Buck and Dees were Joined in approving the recommendation by Chairman Leslie Nichols. Commissioner Arthur Bodicn opposed the motion, and Commissioner Carr Pechtel declined to vote, leaving the room. Householders argued with Chairman Nichols following the vote after he called for "sportsmanship" on their part They said more than that was at stake, that they were coping with hydra headed problem. Now Up to Board The decision once again sends the application to the supervisors, who will finally have to juggle the "hot potato" it their November 3 meeting. The board can reverie the commission's decisions.

Course of the discussion brought out repeated attempts by Commissioners Bodien and Pechtel to delay decision until after next Monday night's meeting of the Belmont city council when annexation of some 647 acres, Including the quar ry, come up for adoption. It would go into effect for 30 days later. Special Session Urged Bodien and Pechtel urged a special meeting be held after the council meeting to determine Belmont's council action. They said the whole thing will finally revert to Belmont, anyway. The three other members opposed, however, and Nichols flatly stated, "As chairman of this commission I will not call a special meeting." Groups of Belmont property owners gathered outside the meet (Turn to Page 2, Colum 6) 34 Years in Business and We're Here STAY! Tour ear or truck purchased here la Jut the beginning of a friendly barineet relationship! SMAliCOMg CHEVROLET "Since BURUNGAME SAN MATEO SAN BRUNO HOTEL SCION CALLED IN WAYNE DIVORCE CASE (TIm Fbto MART ANN CSEKE Mystery girl In he willjielp me.

fJl Vallejo." A check there located a sailor by that name, who said he had known the girl, but was reluctant to talk about their acquaintance He identified her for authorities Hesson had last seen her on Sun day, according to Sheriff's Sergt. James White. Says Pushed From Car In her notes to her questioners she wrote: "Marrying Friday. Must see Glen. Mother Jer sey, must see Glen and baby please, He will help me.

Further messages from the girl said she. had been pushed from a car and someone had beaten her up. Pathetically, she would periodically question, "I can't talk you. Please tell me why?" She also wrote, "I must go to tne Driage. eitation on busy Hollywood fret way.

The lanky film star inferred his estranged Mexican wife did not have to "drag" Miss Russell's name into the trial and added "there was absolutely nothing between us." The actor made the statement after Mrs. Esperanza Baur Wayne testified he had claimed it was "perfectly all right" for him to spend the night at the home of Miss Russell after a studio party. Signs Autographs During a recess in which Wayne busily signed autographs for swarms of girl, admirers, he asked, "Why did she have to drag Gail's name into this? There was absolutely nothing between us." Mrs. Wayne said yetserday that when the actor came home after the party for the cast of "The Angel and the Badman," in which Miss Russell was Wayne's leading lady, he "at first didn't want to tell me where he had been." She said Wayne then told her "that actually he had gone to Gail Russell's home with her alone and that he spent the night there. He said he left (tho party) with (Torn to Pago 2, Column 1) GOP Asked to Probe Love Aid To Geo.

Reilly The Republican county central committee last night rebuffed two attempts to rebuke Committeeman Dan E. Love for acting as chairman of a testimonial dinner to Democrat, George Heilly of the state board of equalization. First the executive committee and then the county committee as a whole refused to act on a resolution presented by Proctor Jones. The executive committee of which Jones is a member, ruled that the resolution was not an emergency one and should go through regular channels before presentation to the central committee. Jones again attempted in vain to secure action at the main committee meeting.

Frank Ingersoll, central committee chairman, ruled Jones out ol order and advised him that tie executive committee had discussed the proposed resolution and decided to give it full consideration at the r.ext meeting. Charles Weeks, former commit tee member, reminded the meeting that Beilly won the Bepublican nomination at the latest primary. Love was not present last night He was attending a Republican rally in San Francisco. Love's Explanation Advised today as to what had happened at the county committee meeting, Love said: "As vice mayor of the city of Burlingame, I was asked to serve as chairman of the testimonial dinner to be held at Bob's on Broadway, November 6. Burlingame will be the host city; and, in my capacity as vice mayor, I considered it to be anDrooriatp The city, and many Reilly's lnenas, will oe Honoring a state public official.

There will be many Republicans attending, "As far as I know Reilly has not announced that he would be a candidate for any office. My action as chairman of that dinner does not constitute an endorsement on my part. As a Republican, and member of the central committee, I have always conscientiously supported Republican candidates. I might mention that" Jones is an announced candidate, probably f6r congress." Jones Tells Reasons Jones explained his reasons for 'Weeks ago I learned that tickets for the dinner were being distributed to liquor dealers and at bars, all under control of the board of equalization. Dan Love, as a private citizen, can do as he pleases, but I did not think it was consistent for him, as a member of the central committee, to assist a future candidate of the opposing party, I have no personal feelingB in this matter against Love, but I do think that he is acting inconsistently regarding chairmanship of the Reilly dinner, particularly (Turn to Page 20, Column 1) Fight on Air Bath radio and television will carry the Carl "Bobo" Olson Randy Turpln fight for the middleweight title of the world.

Television set owners will get to see the battle over KP1X, Channel 5, live from Madison Square Garden, while KCBS will bring the fight to radio fans. Both broadcasts will start at 1 o'clock tonight BETTY JO HACDONALD The 34 year old mother of two San Mateo elementary school students, Mrs. Betty Jo Macdonald, of 351 West Hillsdale avenue. San Mateo, was killed instantly last night, on Highway. SO.

west of Placerville, when her auto struck an embankment and overturned and threw her from the car. Relatives in San Mateo said Mrs. Macdonald left San Mateo yesterday afternoon on her way to Strawberry Lodge, where she worked in the office. Crash Heard Shortly before 8 p.m. she telephoned San Mateo saying she was leaving Placerville on her way to Lloyd Bean, an official of the placerville Lumber company and a (Torn to Pge Column 5) Ben McGuire Weds Divorcee Bennett McGuire, San Mateo High school coach and instructor, whose wife, Marpbelle, was slain at their San Carlos home June 4 by the victim's stepfather, Arthur Herbert, was married on October 13 to Mrs.

Mary Jewell Worth, a San Carlos divorcee and mother of three children, it was revealed today. The Wedding took place on the day Herbert was sentenced to life imprisonment. The marriage took place at the Community church in Boulder City, where they secured their li Mrs, Mary Jane Speare, sister of Mrs. Marabele McGuire, was attendant for the new Mrs, McGuire at a wedding. John Speare was best nwn.

The new Mrs. McGuire was divorced four years ago from her first husband. The bride's former address was listed as 513 Sycamore street in San Carlos. The McGuire home address in San Carlos is 557 Vista drive site of Mrs. Marabelle McGuire's slaying on June 4 last McGuire and bis bride are living at the Vista drive residence.

School authorities at San Mateo (Turn to Page 2, Column 3) Baby Pictures On Page Five The first pictures of early entrants in The Times baby election contest appear today on Page 5. If your baby is entered his or her picture will appear soon. Keep abreast of the contest news and keep collecting those vote coupons by reading The Times daily. Van Vliet said that his commit ie was asked more than a year go to answer three questions: (Turn to Page Column 3 High Winds Do Damage Here Strong dry winds from the southwest whipped through San Mateo county early today, doing damage in South San Francisco and resulting in the county fire warden halting burning permits. The weather bureau at Mills Fiold said the winds would subside tonight, but that temperatures would rise to nearly 80 Thursday.

Indications were for fair weather through Saturday. Temperatures in San Mateo yesterday were 69 high and 47 low. Sonoma county reported a 90 mile an hour wind today at Mt. St. Helena and 48 miles an hour gusts at'Mt Wind broke windows in San Francisco, tipped oyer signs and felled trees.

In South San Francisco, the wind caused a temporary blackout over a 10 block area after main and secondary power wires were dislodged, from poles on Cypress avenue. Fire department crews stood by for about a half hour until workmen replaced, wires. Police reported the semigale smashed a plate glass window in the Mario Volonte Plymouth Sales company, 816 Ltndon avenue, shortly after 7 o'clock this morning. a breakfast meeting this morning at Burlingame Women's club on Park road, when representatives of Life magazine explained the program to sales personnel of all stores in the Burlingame avenue business' district. Cole Williams and Dick Dee, representatives, of the nationally circulated magazine, urged all sates persons to increase their sales by reading advertisements of merchandise they sell.

Dorothy Goodgion, a publicity (Tim to Page Coluwn 7 LOS ANGELES (tPV Hotel heir Nickey Hilton was drawn into the John Wayne divorce battle today to answer charges that Hilton was a guest at the Wayne home for a week while the actor was away on location. Jerome Rosenthal, attorney for Mrs. Wayne, in her separate maul tenance suit, said he has subpenaed Hilton to testify on the week long stay. Rosenthal said it was nothing more than a visit to "recuperate" from injuries the playboy suffered in an auto accident. Rosenthal added that Betsy Von Furstenberg, Hilton's fiancee at the time, would substantiate innocence of the visit.

Actress Mentioned Wayne, fighting for a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty, made the charge of his hill of particulars when the trial opened In answer to accusations he spent i night with actress Gail Russell. Today's morning session was unexpectedly recessed by presiding Judge Allen W. Ashburn. He gave no immediate reason. Mrs.

Esperansa Baur Wayne was scheduled to take the stand but arrived out of. breath and five minutes1 late after receiving a traffic ary policemen will be called to duty to assist in directing traffic. Although cars will be allowed to park along the route of the parade on Burlingame and Howard avenues, Theuer today asked all, motorista who park their cars on the street to Wave them there until the parade For motorists who wish to stand on the sidewalk and watch the parade, officers will be stationed in off street parking lots to direct cars to parkins; spaces there. DURLINGAME READY TO LAUNCH 'LIFE PARTY Final plans were ready this afternoon for the largest sales' promotional campaign in the history of Burlingame a week long "Life Comes to Burlingame" celebration which will start with an eight block long parade tomorrow evening la the Burlingame avenue business district. Police Chief R.

C. Theuer announced he will recall all day shift police officers tomorrow evening for duty todlrect traffic for the parade. In addition to regular day selling nationally advertised merchandise will be featured in the parade. In addition, marching units from local organizations, including the nationally famous Spaniihtown Dons of Half Moon Bay, win participate. City and county officials from throughout the Peninsula will ride in cars, and Spike Jones, famous comic bandleaders and welt known recording, television and motion pietuxe star, will act as honorary grand marshal.

Hon than 175 persons attended.