The Times from San Mateo, California • Page 2

Stork Wins Race lYouth Guilty Death iHtJuood City Bu. Jail Term for Menlo Student fTimts Ttrdu oDd City Bureau REDWOOD CITY, May 28. Alan Kent Gorg, 23, Stanford graduate and former member of the board of editors of the Stanford Law Review, was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and placed on three years piobation yesterdav for growing in his Menlo Pari: apartment. Industry Hits Reassessment (TirnfS RfHnnd CltJ Plirnlt.1 REDWOOD CITY, May 28. Repercussions over the current program land reassessment in the north San Mateo county industrial area were still being heard on the high levels of county government today, E.

E. Anderson, vice president City Worker HurtinCave in Asks $75,000 REDWOOD May 28. Four damage suits asking a total "5275,000 were on file today in behalf of a San Mateo city employe who was hurt in a ditch Rare Animal in Belmont Display (Tin Counly Sewn Service) BELMONT, May 28. A rare animal known as the Faca, described as the world's second largESt rodent, is on display at the Belmont Pet shop, 2000 Ralston avenue. Jack Franklin, owner af the shoo, announced that the animal will be on display throughout next week.

A native of South America, the Paca has a head similar to that of a hippopotamus, 2 San Mateo Times Saturday, May 28, 1955 3 Promotions By Phone Firm On Peninsula Key appointments in Pacific Telephone's organization in San Mateo were anounced today by B. H. Fottrell, division manager. B. L.

Manuel, district manager for San Mateo, was appointed district manager lor the company's new district oHice in Palo AUo. Taylor Promoted He will be succeeded by P. B. "Bud" Taylor, who has been San (Continued from Page 1) lor hearing on the motion for new trial and for probation hearing. Judge McMurray allowed West phal to remain free' on 52500 bail pending the hearings.

The young father was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death 16 year old Paul Hoit, of Los Altos, at a "be bop" dancing and drinking party at a San Mateo home. The gun Westphal was playing with discharged, sending a deadly' dum dum bullet crashing into the head of young Holt, who was dancing with a 15 year old girl. i I VY. R. KNOX REDWOOD CITY, May 28.

The stork won a race in Bay shore City last night before the race was even started when he delivered a baby boy to Mrs. Nancy Wodkins. 27, of 6 Tarawa road, Midway Village. Her husband, Ray, a navy chief petty officer, had called the sheriff's office for assistance when the stork knocked on the door. Deputies Lawrence Dim and Vasto Sardi made a rush call from San Bruno after being summoned by radio.

By the time they had arrived the baby had, too, They assisted Mrs. Wodkics and her husband and took them to Junipero Serra hospital. Mrs. Wodkins and the baby were later transferred to Letterman hospital. Tito Rejects Soviet Bid (Continued from Page 11 wave or his hand at the international collection of photographers who snapped the scene for history.

Tito Jovial A few minutes later, he smiled hraadly at invited correspondents and said: "Well, are you satisfied now?" The Russians smiled uneasily. The correspondents earlier had protested press arrangements for coverage oC the Russians' visit and the lack of official news, Informed sources said the argument advanced by the Russian and that its place lies with the eastern bloc. Tito rejected the Russian advances. While signs of traditional Yugoslav hospitality have been plentiful, the Yugoslav Russian talks themselves have been conducted in an atmosphere of frigid protocol that chilled the Soviet "mission forgiveness." AssemblvVotes Butano Bill (Continued From Page 1) assembly; 122 in the senate Morning, noon and night sessions were scheduled today with more than 100 bills left in the lower house and 90 in the senate. Most of these were appropriation measures which by law had to bo.

delayed until the budget was signed. And tonight is the deadline for each house to consider its own bills. Knight complimented the lawmakers on the 51,529,345,374 budget, and made still another plea for nassage of his tax pro gram. The budget calls for using, reserves when necessary to keep the slate out of the red. Both Goth ar.d prosecutor Uhiei Deputy District Attorney Howard I Hartley agreed that Westphal did not know th; gun was loaded but Hartley emphasiied that law requires reasonable care in the handling of firearms.

Earlier Goth had argued that San Mateo police had made a 'sloppy of the case and that 10 minutes prior to the shooting two youths at the party had determined that tne gun was empty. San Mateo police had not determined, Goth said, whose fingerprints were on the fatal bullet that was placed in the gun shortly before the shot was fired that killed young Holt Huge Plant For Belmont (Continued from Page 1) patio and recreational areas also are planned for the convenience of company employes. The new building is slated for completion next summer, according to Moseley, and will be ready for occupancy following the 1956 vacation shutdown. One of the nation's leading de signers and producers of airborne radar antennas, Dalmo Victor was founded by Moseley in 1922 as a jobbing shop in San Francisco. The company moved to San Carlos in 1944.

In the span of 33 years, the Dalmo Victor has grown from some '20 employes to approximately 900. The company's staff of engineers, technicians and specialists serves as its principal customers the United States department of defense and leading electrical and aircraft menufsctur St. Regis Says SEE THE CHRYSLER 300 Hands Down Winner at Daytona Beach Speed i Trials! onother St. Regis Special! ACT NOW! Phone DI3 2703 RedwoodCity S. M.

Keports Record Traffic (Continued from Page 1) in a roadblock check. A total of 112 citations were issued to 83 drivers. Of the number 32 were cited for invalid registration, 16 for failure to have operator's licenses, and 61 lor having improper lights on their autDS. A total of 2000 cars were actually observed during the course of the three hour check, said police in San Mateo. In a roadblock on Camino Real at Dufferin avenue last night, Burlingame police stopped and checked a total of 1984 cars, Officer Robert Hintermann, who directed two regular partolmc and 12 reserve officers, reported.

Some 110 warning citations were issued, whila 27 regular citations for minor offenses ranging from having no driver's license to hav. ir.g faulty headlights were given out. Throughout the bay area ot cers stopped a total of 38,012 cars in similar precautionary roadblocks, citing 1831 persons including three drunk drivers. More cheeks were being planned during the heavy three day travel. Menlo Park Jam Rep His attorney, Dennis Woodman, said he would appeal.

Su ncrior Judge John P. McMurray, who imposed sentence, said upon filing of the notice of appeal, he will suspend the jail sentence and allow Gorg to remain free on bait pending outcome of the appeal. ppeal Readied Meanwhile, Grg was ordered remanded to the custody of the sheriff while Woodman prepared notice or appeal Charges of possesson and cultivation of ruarijusna were iodged against the law student while he was under arrest on a charge of shoplifting from a Menlo Park grocery store. When officers searched his apartment at 323 Oakwood place, Menlo Park, they found 17 marijuana plants growing in a five gallon can. They also found marijuana seeds and paraphernalia for processing marijuana.

Evidence Challenged During the course of the proceedings against Gorg, Woodman sought to have the charges dismissed on the grounds that evidence in the case was seized illegally, without a search warrant. Woodman based his motions on a recent supreme court ruling banning illegally obtained evidence. At the Woodman noted that the su preme court has denied a petition "for a rehearing on. the matter, thereby affirming its previous action. Woodman pleaded that his client has been sufficiently punished because of the fact his career as an attorney has been mined by his conviction.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Howard Hartley, however, declared a term in county jail would "get Gorg out of his intellectual vacuum and put his feet on the ground." Gorg said he recently got a job with the highway department of the county of Contra Costa. Judge McMurray adopted the. recommendation on Probation Officer Fruncis Doiati in passing sentence. Woodman moved for a live day arrest judgment while the notice of appeal was being prepared but Judge McMurray denied the motion, stating he would velecsc Gorg on bail when the notice is filed. MurfeeCase Hearing Ends REDWOOD "ciTY, May 28.

Testimony at a full day hearing on the state alcoholic beverage control department's order against the Villa of San Mateo to show cause why its on sale liquor license should not be suspended, was under submission today. The hearing ended Thurs dav in Redwood City. A transcript of the proceeding has been submitted to the state board of alcoholic beverage control which will render a decision, probably within a month. The Villa was charged with failure to secure a supplemental liquor license for its Skyroom. Emerson Murfcc.

manager of the restaurant, and his brother. Norman, who were arrested early March 26 when state liquor en forcement officers raided tne Villa, appeared Thursday after noon as witnesses in their own, behalf before the hearing con 1 ducted bv Ivors Dains. alcoholic i beverage control hearing officer. Officers Wesley Howard and Her 1 bert L. Wagner, who conducted, the raid and arrested Norman Murfee, were called as witnesses by Frank Fullenwider.

area administrator for the department of alcoholic beverage control. Aooearance of Fullenwider, an attorney and top liquor control man for 19 Northern California I counties, as prosecutor at a liq iuor license hearing set a prece dent for such hearings. Such action is a new policy established with the transfer of liquor control agency. Previously, it had been the practice of local supervising liquor control officers, who were not attorneys, to act as prosecutors. The Murfees contend that they w'ere never given notice that an extra license was necessary for the operation or the Skyroom bar.

spots like those of a fawn ana feet like, an ostrich. It is approxi mately 18 inches long, eight inches high' and weighs about 10 pounds. Purchased in South America bv John Eveland, Redwood City animal importer, the animal eventuallv will be sold to a zoo or to an animal distributor, Franklin said. If is 'scheduled for an early appearance on Science in Action program over KRON TV. Freak Mishap In jures Sailor (Continued from Page at Capitol and Bell streets in East Palo Alto between cars driv en by her husband, Henry n.

i Paradise, 37. and William J. Payne, 23, 2220 Ralmar street, East Palo Alio. The ri'en suffered minor injuries. Five year oid Paul A.

Cervenka, 3271 Oak Knoll, Redwood City, last night was struck from his bicycle by an auto driven by Alfonso A. Mur.roe, 46, a carpenter of 570 Lakeview avenue. Redwood City. The boy was taken to Sequoia hospital suffering from possible concussion and cut hands. The mishap occurred on Oak Knoll, 20 feel north of Hillside drive.

First of a series of accidents was at 3:10 p.m. yesterday on the Bayshore highway near the South San Francisco overpass exit when a car driven by Manuel Gomez Estrada. 31, oE Oakland went out of control and hit a guard rail and bounced hack across the highway. Passengers in his car were Lupo 19, and Nicholas Castillo, 34, also both oi Oakland. The three were taken to Peninsula hospital, where Manuel Estrada and Castillo were given treatment for anki" injuries and other minor hurts later transferred to Community hospital.

Lupo Estrada was dismissed alter treatment. Many Attend At Museum STANFORD. May 28. The Stanford Museum chalked up a record attendance of 35,456 visitors during the first year after its reopening, Dean Ray N. Faulkner, director, announced.

The museum was renovated and opened to the public in May. 1954. after bein3 closed since 1945. Collections damaged as long ago as 3 906, when the earthquake hit Stanford, were restored augmented by numerous gifts and loans of art masterpieces. Notable among recent loans and gifts are sculpture by Eeni amino Kufano, sixteenth century paintings, and early Chiese ceramics from Mr.

and Mrs, Stewart Marshall of Palo Alto, Renaissance sculpture from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lee of Hillsboro, and Oriental porcelains from George Cohn of San Francisco. Egyptian, Classical. Oriental.

European American and Anthropological collections are on display, as well as memorabilia of the Leland Stanford family. A highlight of the year was "The Magnificent Wanchus" exhibit of Chinese Ch'ing dynasty art, sLagcd last winter by the committee for art at Stanford. Mrs. Robert Cross is associate director of the museum and John La Plante, who is on leave for a year's study in the Far East, is curator of Oriental art. Funds Asked for Disaster Areas The San Mateo county chapter of Red Cross announced today that it would accept donations 10 aid the areas in Kansas and Oklahoma stricken this week by tornadoes.

Because the national disaster relief budget was overexpended, many outside chapters are conducting special fund appeals to aid the stricken areas. Local donations may be made at the Red Cross chapter head quarters in Burlingame for transmittal to the disaster areas. of the Metal and Thermit corpora 1 tion and a member of the ooara of directors of the San Mateo County Manufacturers' association, has addressed a letter to the board of supervisors protesting the reassessment, program instituted by Assessor 0. B. Hemp stEad.

Called Too Severe Other members of the association have protested that the program is too severe, but Hempstead has remained adamant, stating that he intends to revalue the property on a par with current prices Anderson asks the supervisors to intervene in behalf of the property owners. 'The assessor's answer to shocked protests against such startling Anderson declares in his letter to the board, 'is that the land has not been reappraised for a long time and increases are long overdue "Judgment of One" Referring to Hempstead's statement that the revaluation is being based on recent properly sales, Anderson says, "Apparently there is no yardstick other than the judgment of one individual." 'Every effort has been made to woo industry into the county." Anderson continues, "for the sole purpose broadening the tax base. Many of our present members were lured into the county with no thought that they would be sand bagged with a 30 per cent increase on iand value predicated on the highest prices real estate transactions." 4 Probes on InVanTragedy (Continued from Page 1) did so and somehow escaped injury. McCandless stayed with the truck, trying to keep the 12 ton rig in the center of the street. Apparently the crash was caused by a failure in the air pressure system which made the brakes useless and immobilized the vehicle's horn.

Witnesses said they saw McCandless pounding the horn button, but up tound issued. Some witnesses said the door on McC.indless's truck swung pen after De Wolf jumped and they thought he might leap out loo', but he slammed it shut again. Rest or Bead The big runaway rig finally smashed into a series of parked cars and slopped when it battered into the front or a store. The gas lanks on three or the cars exploded and flames envel oped ttie overturned cao oi uiv truck where McCandless was Caiidlcss: Patrolman Henry Eidler. ji; Donald C.

Stone, 32, chemical firm accounting clerk, of Linda Mar, San Mateo county; William L. Ahuna, 34, Hawaiian restaurant operator; Barbara Srabionian, 55, a While Russian refugee seeking citizenship: Peter Fadeff. 71, retired White Russian minister with whom Miss Srabionian lived; Chew Sho' Ng. 35. part owner of a Chinatown bcansprov.t firm.

Mrs. Mary Ahuna, 54, mother of William, suffered a possible spinal fracture. Elaine Fang, 13. suffered a fractured leg. Miraculou iy the van crossed live intersections without hitting car or pedestrian.

One way Clay street has grades reaching 16 feet of descent in 100 feet. Except for the flat intersections the grade'is never less than 10 per cent from Jones street to Grant rvenue. Naval Hero Truck Victim (Continued From I'age 1) one will ever "xnow. When the police pickod up his body among the tangled remains of the demolished moving van they noticed his wristwatch had stopped at 10:05 a.m. In addition to his immediate family and his brother, Donald Stone leaves his mother, Mrs.

E. W. Stone, also of 777 Willbor ough road, Burlingame. and a sister, Mrs. Jacqueline Seymor, of Palo Alto.

Fjincral arrangements were to be made this afternoon at the Gantner Felder Kenny chapel in San Francisco by fellow members of his business firm. 0. B. FRANZ, Jr. And ASSOCIATES 20 San Mateo Drive Suite 1, Second Floor Diamond 3 45 OS cave in.

an AUierion coupie injured in a plane crash and the survivors of a Redwood City man killed in a home workshop accident. Irvin T. Nelson, 2614 Alameda dc las Pulgas. San Mateo, has filed suit against L. C.

Smith for $75,000 for injuries sustained last September 7, 1954, when he was trapped in the cave in of a nine foat deep ditch on Fairfax road, San Mateo. Street Department Worker Nelson, an employe of the city' Ftreet department, charged that a power shovel operated by employes of the Smith company set up vibrations which caused the cuvc in. Nelson suffered fractures of the pelvis, right leg and ribs. A 5100,000 suit was filed in behalf of Mrs. Coi inne Jackson, 2143 Madison avenue, Redwood City, and her daughters.

Victoria, 7, and Con ine, 2. Defendants are the Universal Tool company and Montgomery Ward and Company. Fatal Mishap The suit grows out of the death of Leon Jackson, 33. husband and father of the plaimiffs, who was fatally injured last February ID when a knife attachment disengaged from a revolving cutting tool in his home workshop and struck him in the abdomen. Jackson, a carpenter, had bought the tool at Montgomery Ward the day of the accident, died the following day in Sequoia hospital.

Willliam J. Donohoe and his wife, Joan, 80 Parker avenue, Atherton, filed two siuis for $50, 000, each for injuries suffered last June 1 in a plane crash in Mono county. Pilot Sued Defendant is Charles D. Brn van, 75 Linden avenue, Atherton. pilot of the plane.

According to the' complaint, ihe Donohoes were passengers in Brovan's plane which crashed oji take off. It is charged the plane was overloaded and was negligently operated by Brovan. Donohoe suffered a broken back, loss of seven teeth and other injuries His wife suffered practurcs of the nose and pelvis. District 10 OK's Transfer Directors of Joint Highway District 10 have voted to support an assembly measure which would turn over to the state 7.2 miles of Junipei Sena boulevard in San Mateo county. However, the directors agreed access road through Millbrae con ncctine 10 El Camino am shore before starting the diversion road to Skyline and thence to San Jose.

Georgetti Plans Millbrae Motel I jTlBR A a 28 I an? of Emilio Georgetti, former kingpin of San Mateo county gambling and now operator of a Las Vegas night club, to build a million dollar motel on property owned by him on El Camino Real at Lude m.m lane, were reported here today. According to preliminary plans being drawn by Albert W. Kahl, San Mateo architect, one and two story California ranch type buildings are planned. A restaurant and coffee shop and a banquet room are also planned. The property owned by Georgetti reportedly was tied up until recently by a federal government income tax evasion suit against the owner.

Burglary Try Again At Farmer's Market The second burglary attempt within a week was reported today at the new San Mateo Farmer's market at Monte Diablo and North Kingston street. Officer John Pawscn reported someone apparently entered vii the ventilator. Nothing was reported taken, however. The market is the former Palace market. A week ago a similar entry was made, said Pawson, but again nothing was stolen.

To Help You Purchase a Home lo Consolidate First and Second Mortgages. INTEREST AT 5 ON 15 AND 20 YEAR LOANS REAL ESTATE LOANS record breaking, notable jam in support the bill only it in the county were reported mainly eluded two amendmenls io make at Willow road and Bayshore the three mile right way highway in Menlo Park, and on through Millbrae part of the state the Bavshore at Tunnel Hill. highway route and to have the Balmv skies were promised by i slate study the need for such an Sensational Sell Out Repeat Offer Mateo's exchange manager. W. B.

KnDX comes here from South San Francisco to succeed Taylor. began his career with Pacific Telephone as a clerk in the Oakland business office in 1926. He has been district manager here since 1949. Taylor joined the company in 1929 as a draftsman in Sar. Francisco.

In 1939, he became an instructor in Sacramento. He held manv posts in California's inland valley from 1939 to 1952. He was supervisor and then office manager, Eak ersficld: manager, Vi salia, and manager in Fresno. He has been San Mateo's manager since 1952. Burlingame Resident Tuvlor, his wife, and their two children, make their home at 330 Burlingame avenue, Burlingame.

Knox, who succeeds Taylor, is a graduate of Drury college. Missouri. He served with the U. S. navy from 1941 to 1945 as a lieutenant, junior grade.

On August 13. 1945, he became a "telephone representative in Vallcjo. Two years later in 1947 he be camc'a staif assistant in the coast division offices. One year later he was appointed personnel asfist Rotary President From 1949 1930, Knox acted as relief manager for the San Jose and San Mateo districts. He has been manager at South San Francisco since 1950.

Knox is president oE the San Bruno Rotary club. He is married: has one son. and lives with his wife and family at 1716 Maddux diive, Redwood City. Rapist Kills Officer, Self ALTURAS itPi A vengeful rapist, convicted in 19 13 for the rape of his stepdaughter, killed a California highway patrolman in. a furious gun battle and then ended his own life.

The rapist, 56 year old Herbert Petty, who was paroled from the Oregon state penitentiary las: year, blew the top of his head off with a rifle bullet after the duel in which patrolman James Ma roneyv 33. was fatally injured. Rape Conviction Petty was convicted in McMinrt ville. for the rape of his stepdaughter, now Mrs. Dick Wade, of Alturas.

Mrs. Wade said Petty unexpectedly entered her cabin 11 after her husband had gone to miles south of here yesterday work. She said he pointed a pistol at her and. warred "don't scream or I'll kilt you." Called Police Mrs. Wade was able to gel away from the cabin to summon patrol officers when a neighbor arrived to baby sit for Mrs.

Wade. Petty bolted from the cabin when the patrolmen arrived and began firing at them from heavy brush country back of the cabin. Maronev was fatally wounded by a single shot which went through a power pole he was crouched behind. Moments later, Petty turned the rifle on Officers said about 10 shots were fired in the brief exchange. Goes to Party, The Hard Way fTlrnc Count! Sea Strvicp) SAN BRUNO, May 28, Judy Jackson, 10, of 184 Cypress avenue, finally made it Id a birthday party here but only after several trying occurences.

Police reported the little girl was crossing El Camino Real at San Felipe avenue in her best party dress when she was struck by a car driven by Edward Kemp. 62. of 1670 Robin Whipple way in Belmont, a supply officer. Little Judy fell to the ground, but quickly picked herself up and continued, running almost a block and a half before Kemp and another driver, Kathleen Freeman of 1720 Inez avenue, could stop her. "I'm in a hurry to get to a birthday party;" the little Eirl was quoted as saying.

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Music will be provided by the navy and marine bands and a student choir from Capuchino Hgh school, Cemeteries throughout the country wit be decorated by Boy Scout troops, the American Legion posts, Spanish American veterans, the Woman's Relief corps, the Gold Star Mothers, and other organizations. The death toll began to mount today as millions of holidaying Americans jammed the nation's highways, rushing to take advantage of the "long" three day Memorial day week end. A United Press survey showed at least 37 persons dead in accidents, 29 of them traffic victims. Four persons drowned, and four died in mesccllaneous mishaps. At Kansas City, bodies of three young men, apparently electrocuted, were found beside a stalled automobile in a south side residential section.

Mrs. Brandt Loses License 90 Days Mrs. Linda Stevens Brandt, 1710 Flonbunda avenue, Hillsborough, had her driver's license suspended for SO days yesterday by central district Municipal Judge Fred Wyckoff, who also fined her a total of $400 on charges of drunk driving and property damage. Mrs. Brandt was arrested May 15 after a chase by Hillsborough police.

Guilty picas were entered for her by T. Adams Musto, her attorney. Additional charges were dismissed. Mrs. Brartht, at liberty on 5500 bail, did not appear in court.

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