anaheim-bulletin 1954-05-27

Anaheim Helicopter P Anaheim Daily-Hera ANAHEIM EIGHTEEN PAGES IN TWO PARTS ANAHEIM BEACH MA TELLS OF SHOOTING—Mrs. Floyd (Virginia) Darden wrings her hands and shuts her eyes after the shooting of Mrs. Charles Black and suicide of Charles Black to the coroner. The suicide occurred in Huntington Beach before dawn today. Left to right, Huntington Police Henry Archer and Sgt. Glen Schofield. Mrs. Darden, Deputy County Coroner Roger Burns, Huntington Beach Police Captain Howard Robidoux. (OCNS photo) Two Red Divisions Hit Vital French Outpost HANOI, Indochina (UP)—Communist rebels have launched their most violent attack yet on the Red River defense outpost of Yen Phu key city in the southern defenses of Hanoi, the French High Command announced today. The command said the Communists brought up large concentrations of 57 millimeter recoilless cannon and were blasting the enmajor effort to crack Hanol' circled fortress incessantly in a major effort to crack Hanol's southern defense perimeter. An estimated two Red divisions were hurled against Yen Phu while another Communist division slashed away at the major defense city of Phu Ly, seven miles north of Yen Phu, and 32 miles below this northern capital. The fall of Yen Phu would open Phu Ly to a massive assault from the south and threaten the entire French position in the part of the Red River Delta below Hanol and Hawphong, its seaport 56 miles to the east. The Communist-led rebels, in a general upsurge of activity in the threatened Delta, also attacked six villages within a 10-mile radius of Hanol but were driven back. United Press Staff Correction WASHINGTON (UP) John L. McClellan (D-A) accused Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy of receiving secret information about both McCarthy and are guilty of "a crime." McClellan made the cold-heated exchange with over documents in post McCarthy's Investigating mittee. The blow-up came in day of hearings on the McCarthy dispute when demanded full information some confidential paper files of the subcommittee he is a member. Cohn on Stand McCarthy, said he would McClellan any informal confidential informants. McClellan has said he willify them publicly. McCarthy did this. The wrangle developed M. Cohn, the subcommittee called at the home of Mrs. Pearl M. Johannes, 902 North Phine St., last night with the $132.50 jackpot to see if she had shopped. Mrs. Johannes' daughter, Sandra, answered the door and informed the representatives that her mother hadn't shopped as she was working, so couldn't qualify for the large jackpot. Mildred O'Brien, Silver Bonus representative from McCoy Drug Co., gave the $5 consolation award to Sandra to give to her mother. Next week's Silver Bonus Jackpot grows by $45 and will total $177.50; a tidy sum to aid in that forthcoming vacation. So, remember to shop Wednesday at Anaheim Silver Bonus stores. BANK DEBITS Anaheim bank debits yesterday totaled $945,499.31, according to figures compiled today by local banks. LA HABRAN DIES OF GUNSHOT WOUND LA HABRA (OCNS) — Benjamin Reese, 515 E. Second Street, died late yesterday of a .22 caliber bullet wound in the head, police here said. Reese was found in his home yesterday morning, holding a .22 rifle. Police took him to a hospital but said they could not learn the circumstances of Reese's wound. News of the World in Brief TWO CRASH VICTIMS SUE BING, GARY CROSBY SAN JOSE, Calif. (P)—Two Mexicans injured in an auto accident involving Gary Crosby, have sued the youth and his famous father, Bing Crosby, for $65,000 damages. Both men are being held in county jail as deportable allens. FORMER COMMUNISTS SAYS REDS IN ARMY WASHINGTON (P)—A former Communist told Senate investigators a year ago that more than 1000 Reds had infiltrated the U.S. armed forces to engage in sabotage, espionage and other "disruptive activities" in case of war with Russia. He said several hundred more were in the National Guard or the Reserve Officers Corps. AIRLINES TO FIGHT SLASH IN SUBSIDIES WASHINGTON (P)—Industry leaders today indicated the nation's airlines will fight at least some of the drastic new government proposals to slash air subsidies and eliminate "uneconomical" systems. DIRECTOR SEEKS DIVORCE FROM ACTRESS HOLLYWOOD (P)—Screen director Donald Siegel, 38, today sought a final divorce decree from Viveca Lindfors, 32, Swedish-born actress. McCarthy said he would McChellan any informal confidential informants, McChellan has said he willify them publicly. McChellan did this. The wrangle developed M. Cohn, the subcommittee counsel, was testifying against witness for the McChellan. Cohn referred to an Communist infiltration Army which the substaff received in March. McChellan cut in to tails. Cohn said he was re discuss the report or say pared it. Junior Chamber I Carnival June 16 Anaheim's Junior Chamber Commerce will stage an event in La Palma Park learned Tuesday when Ccil and the Recreation Department approved request for ungrounds. Slated for June 16 the carnival is expected dilar to last year's fund project of the local service with the exception that andise exhibition tent will stalled, according to President Clyde Carter. Local service organiza be invited to operate boo in the carnival, it was. In making his requests of the park before Counclay, Carter informed city that no gambling or ot of lottery would be allow park. Full responsibility keep of the grounds wouered in the carnival's Carter told Council. Pilot Escapes Blaze on Daily-Herald Orange County Plain Dealer EIM Evenings Except Sundays BULLETIN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 237 MAN KILLS WIF Takes Own Life After Shooting HUNTINGTON BEACH, (OCNS) Three blasts from a gun in the hand of Charles E. Black, 56, of 814 14th St., brought sudden death to his wife, took his own life, and struck terror to the whole Lake Park neighborhood in the early morning hours today. Dead is Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) HUNTINGTON BEACH, (OCNS) Three blasts from a gun in the hand of Charles E. Black, 56, of 814 14th St., brought sudden death to his wife, took his own life, and struck terror to the whole Lake Park neighborhood in the early morning hours today. Dead is Mrs. Charles (Phyllis) Black, 38, who was shot twice by her husband in a drunken rage. Orphaned by the act of his father is little 7 - year - old Charles E. "Buzzy" Black Jr., who probably missed his mother's fate because she had taken him to the neighbors for his safety. Operator of more than a score of oil leases in the Huntington Beach field, owner and trainer of race horses, Charlie Black had been periodically a wealthy man, and then a destitute drinker for more than a half century. According to Mrs. Floyd (Virginia) Darden, next-door neighbor of the Black's at 810 14th St., the Blacks had been severely troubled by financial reverses during the past several months. Only yesterday, Mrs. Darden Darden told Deputy Coroner Roger Burnham, Mrs. Black had said she thought their worries would be ended by this week end. (The Black family had an appointment with their attorney and their bank in Long Beach for 10 a.m. today.) The dead woman had brought her young son, "Buzzy", clothes and all, to spend the day and night with Mrs. Darden's youngsters. He was to be sent to school by the neighbor so the distressed couple would be able to leave early for their appointment, according to information obtained by the Coroner. Early yesterday, however, Charlie Black began drinking. According to the neighbors on 14th street this was not uncommon. Last night an argument started. Heated words continued throughout the evening. At 2 a.m., according to Mrs. Darden, she was awakened by the voice of Mrs. Black near her bedroom window. "Virginia," Mrs. Black was quoted as saying, "Charlie has a pistol. I don't think it's loaded. Come and help me." Mrs. Darden put on her robe VICTIM—Mrs. Charles E. (Phyllis) Black, was shot to death early this morning in Huntington Beach by her husband, well-known oil lease operator and owner and trainer of race horses. TAKES OWN LIFE Black, Huntington lease operator who early this morning turned the gun to dled at 7:28 a.m. Three U.S. Atomic Bombers Tried On 'Good Will' Flight to Nicaragua Three 10-engine American atomic bombers roared darkness at Fort Worth, Tex., today on an unprecedent will" flight over Nicaragua, next-door neighbor of fluenced Guatemala. Brig. Gen. John D. Ryan, commander of the 19th took off in the less Carswell Air Force a.m. EDT and the superbombers follow minute intervals. The non-stop trip to last about 17½ the B36's at least Nicaraguan skies. Defense. Departmen men said officially a goodwill mission of Nicaraguan Army the request of the S government. The never before had re-request from a forester on the occasion of a flight was on few days after they had airlifted a small arms and ammunition gua and Honduras mala received 2,000 making materiel fr Communists. Guatemalan exile City reported We that in an addition publicized Iron Curtain type" aviators McCarthy said he would not give McCarthy any information about confidential informants. He said McCarthy has said he would identify them publicly. McCarthy denied this. The wrangle developed as Roy M. Cohn, the subcommittee's chief counsel, was testifying as the opening witness for the McCarthy side. Cohn had referred to a document on Communist infiltration of the Army which the subcommittee staff received in March, 1953. McChellan cut in to ask for details. Cohn said he was reluctant to discuss the report or say who prepared it. Junior Chamber Plans Carnival June 16-20 Anaheim's Junior Chamber of Commerce will stage another carnival in La Palma Park, it was learned Tuesday when City Council and the Recreation Department approved request for use of the grounds. Slated for June 16 through 20, the carnival is expected to be similar to last year's fund - raising project of the local service club with the exception that no merchandise exhibition tent will be installed, according to Chamber President Clyde Carter. Local service organizations will be invited to operate booths within the carnival, it was learned. In making his request for use of the park before Council yesterday, Carter informed city trustees that no gambling or other form of lottery would be allowed in the park. Full responsibility for upkeep of the grounds would be covered in the carnival's contract, Carter told Council. Weather Late night and early morning cloudiness but sunny afternoons today and Friday. Slightly warmer today with the high about 76. At 2 a.m., according to Mrs. Darden, she was awakened by the voice of Mrs. Black near her bedroom window. "Virginia," Mrs. Black was quoted as saying, "Charlie has a pistol. I don't think it's loaded. Come and help me." Mrs. Darden put on her robe and went to the Black's living room. There she found Black with the gun in his pocket. Then, Mrs. Darden told the coroner, he pointed it first at his wife and then at his neighbor, and told Mrs. Darden "Get out of here now or I'll shoot the hell out of you." "We thought he was kidding," Mrs. Darden told the Coroner. "He turned that ashy white and shot at his wife." Mrs. Darden related she ran screaming from the house to her home where she phoned the police. When police arrived they found that a second shot had been fired into Mrs. Black's head and that Black had then shot into his own head. He was on the floor with the gun in his hand. Black was removed to the Orange County Hospital where he died at 7:28 a.m. today. Both bodies were taken to Smith's mortuary in Huntington Beach. Little Buzzy Black was temporarily left with Mrs. Darden pending the arrival of his stepsister, a Mrs. Shear, from San Diego. Black has two married daughters by a former marriage, one living in Huntington Beach, the other in Coronado. Knight to Speak at Irvine Park Monday The public is invited to hear Governor Goodwin J. Knight speak at Irvine Park Monday, May 31, William H. Spurgeon Jr., Santa Ana, chairman of the Orange County Knight for Governor committee announced today. M. A. Sturges, Newport Beach attorney, is making arrangements for free entertainment and urges the public to bring their own picnic lunch and eat with the governor, who will be at the park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assisting Sturgis, chairman of the Knight for Governor picnic from this area will be Jack Polley and Mrs. Arthur Roquet. Included were Duane J. Bauer, Ulysses E. Bauer, Jay B. Combs, Jack Cooley, George M. Crilley Jr., Clarence H. Cully, Hubert L. Dawson Jr., James P. Eichler, Charles B. Fordyece, William E. Pricker, William G. Grimm, Reuben Paul Hughes, Peter P. Jacobs, William F. Koleto, Harry S. Komer, Duane Lunde, Robert R. Malone, Russell J. Murray Alfred Nelson, Donald T. Quick and Edward T. Pacana. Henry Ponteprino, Early A. Ramella, Charles D. Steichen, John M. Thompson, Robert E. Ward, Robert N. Williams and Glenn B. Wolmutt. Accepted by transfer were Jesse Truman Baker, Virgil E. Brunow, Homer E. Davis, James M. Haag, George T. Haveles, George A. Murphy, Gene P. Newton, John W. Stoppelworth, Glen Elvin Swinney and Sidney E. Watkins. Accepted by reinstatement was Norwood A. Jones. Membership of the local Elks Lodge voted to authorize board members to completely refurnish the ladies lounge and the lobby of the local lodge building with new drapes and furniture. Buena Park Only Burning BUENA PARK (Oregon) dents for miles around sky over this area and suspected that was in progress. But public safety plained today that well under control it started because it set it off. 15-acre area burned off because he creating a fire hazard was the regular meet they set the weeds on The 15 acres of property on Grand Ave 9th and 10th streets stood at the end of palm trees on the hill it burned down twice Since then the property abandoned. Telephone calls floclic safety department the fire started and morning from people rounding Buena Park Officers checked on night long to see that not break out again other areas. e on Carrier Bennington Aids in Evacuation of Wounded from Warship An Anaheim flier was on a pre-dawn flight in a helicopter when the blast which raked the carrier Bennington occurred yesterday. He returned to the ship and went into action helping to evacuate the wounded. The airman, Lt. M. L. (Bud) Reynolds, 30, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Reynolds, 726 South Emily St., and the brother of Mrs. Ethel Baarstad of Fullerton. Not taking time for meals nor to notify his family that he was all right, Reynolds continued the long task of flying the wounded off the burning ship to the Newport R.I. Naval hospital. Finally, at approximately 6 p.m. yesterday, he telephoned his mother to report that he was well, but very tired. "I lost everything I had aboard the ship and I'm afraid that I lost a lot of buddies," he told his mother. The fire almost destroyed the officers quarters aboard. A reserve officer, Lt. Reynolds was called back into the Navy in October, 1952. Prior to being called back to active duty, he spent his weekends at the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station as a reserve pilot. In November, 1952, he went to Pensecola where he trained and qualified as a helicopter pilot. During his tour of active duty, Lt. Reynolds has been on a three months cruise to the Arctic and another three months cruise to Cuba. It was on this trip that he made two rescues at sea with a 'copter. He had been stationed at Lakehurst, N. J. and only a few days ago had received orders placing him aboard the Bennington TAKES OWN LIFE — Charles E. Black, Huntington Beach oil lease operator who shot his wife early this morning and then turned the gun on himself, He died at 7:28 a.m. today. (OCNS Photo) Atomic Bombers Take Off Light to Nicaragua An atomic bomber roared out of the x., today on an unprecedented "good next-door neighbor of Communist-in-commander of the 19th Air Division, took off in the lead plane from Carswell Air Force base at 2:15 a.m. EDT and the other two superbombers followed at eight-minute intervals. The non-stop trip was expected to last about 17½ hours, giving the B36's at least 30 minutes in Nicaraguan skies. Defense Department spokesman said officially the flight was a good will mission in observance of Nicaraguan Army Day, made at the request of the South American government. The United States never before had received such a request from a foreign government on the occasion of a state holiday. The flight was ordered only a few days after the United States had airlifted a small amount of arms and ammunition to Nicaragua and Honduras after Guatemala received 2,000 tons of war-making material from European Communists. Guatemalan exiles in Mexico City reported Wednesday night that in an addition to the widely-publicized Iron Curtain arms shippean-type" aviators from an un-great ship Wednesday, killing 91 and injuring 201. The board, headed by Rear Admiral John M. (Peg Leg) Hoskins, will check particularly for any indications that sabotage might have been involved, although Navy Secretary Charles S. Thomas said preliminary inspection showed no evidence of sabotage. The Bennington's master, Capt. William F. Raborn of Oklahoma City, Okla., said he had no idea what caused the explosions and fire. Other investigations were ordered by the armed services committees of the House and the Senate. Rep. Edith Nourse Rogers (R-Mass) suggested the possibility that Communists may have attempted to cripple the ship. While the investigations shaped up, intelligence officers and engineers searched the blackened interior of the carrier for clues to the disaster. Herole Crew Capt. Raborn brought the crippled ship to its moorings here from a point 70 miles at sea where the disaster occurred. Raborn, given command of the 27,100-ton vessel only three weeks ago, was on the navigation bridge when the first explosion occurred as the members of his 2,800-man crew lined up for breakfast. "I am damned proud to be the commanding officer of such a heroic and unselfish crew of American seamen," he said. "Their rescue effort was splendid." Raborn ordered full speed ahead for Quonset while damage control parties and rescue workers fought their way into the choking smoke that billowed from the third deck in the forward port section. No Visible Damage Debris littered the passageways, Bulkheads and deck plates were twisted. But there was no visible damage on the ship's exterior. Screams echoed in the compartments where men were trapped. The noise was compounded by clanging alarm bells and the shouts of half naked sailors who battled to save their shipmates. Lt. (JG) John S. Wollam of Pittsburgh was hurled from his bed to the deck of his cabin, naked. He dashed into the passageway, borrowed a pair of trousers and grabbed a heavy-duty gas mask. "I began looking for people," he said. "I tried to go down a forward hatch. I started to pick up a man at the bottom but he was dead. His skin was shredded off him like a peach." Helicopters Remove Victims Even before the strike vessel Naval Air Station as a reserve pilot. In November, 1952, he went to Pensacola where he trained and qualified as a helicopter pilot. During his tour of active duty, Lt. Reynolds has been on a three months cruise to the Arctic and another three months cruise to Cuba. It was on this trip that he made two rescues at sea with a copter. He had been stationed at Lakehurst, N.J. and only a few days ago had received orders placing him aboard the Bennington for a cruise to the Mediterranean. A graduate of Santa Ana College, Lt. Reynolds is married and has two children. His wife, Geri, Debby, 2, and Bill, 7 months, are presently living with her folks in Illinois; having just moved from their apartment at Lakehurst. During World War II, he piloted bombers and at the end of hostilities, returned to his home at Laguna where he became director of the youth center there. City Clerk Opens Defense in Court SANTA ANA—Charles E. Griffith, veteran Anaheim City Clerk whose removal the Grand Jury demanded in an accusation alleging irregularities, today began his defense. Superior Judge Robert Gardner, before whom the dispute is being heard, refused to dismiss the accusation and set aside a defense motion for non-suit. The veteran city clerk was accused by the Grand Jury of irregularities in issuing absent voter ballots for the Ball Road No. 2 Annexation election last Aug. 7. The seven absent voter ballots in question, on each of which the Grand Jury bases an allegation, were entered into the records by prosecutor Kenneth E. Williams. Defense Attorney George Tobias claimed that there was no showing by the prosecution and no allegation by the Grand Jury that Griffith had acted with malice or fraud or that he intended to violate the law regulating the issuance of absent voter ballots. He charged that the alleged mistakes Griffith made in handling the issuance of the ballots did not amount to wilful or corrupt misconduct as the Grand Jury charged. The flight was ordered only a few days after the United States had airlifted a small amount of arms and ammunition to Nicaragua and Honduras after Guatemala received 2,000 tons of war-making materiel from European Communists. Guatemalan exiles in Mexico City reported Wednesday night that in addition to the widely-publicized Iron Curtain arms shippean-type" aviators from an unidentified cargo ship. Buena Park Blaze Only Burning Weeds BUENA PARK (OCNS) — Residents for miles around saw a glowing sky over this city last night and suspected that a serious fire was in progress. But public safety officers explained today that the glaze was well under control and was before it started, because the department set it off. 15-acre area was ordered burned off because high weeds were creating a fire hazard. Last night was the regular meeting night of the volunteer fire department. So they set the weeds on fire. The 15 acres of weeds were on property on Grand avenue between 9th and 10th streets. A huge home stood at the end of a double row of palm trees on the property until it burned down two years ago. Since then the property has been abandoned. Telephone calls flooded the public safety department as soon as the fire started and continued this morning from people in cities surrounding Buena Park. Officers checked on the area all night long to see that the fire did not break out again and spread to other areas. Lt. (JG) John S. Wollam of Pratsburgh was hurled from his bed to the deck of his cabin, naked. He dashed into the passageway, borrowed a pair of trousers and grabbed a heavy-duty gas mask. "I began looking for people," he said. "I tried to go down a forward hatch. I started to pick up a man at the bottom but he was dead. His skin was shredded off him like a peach." Helicopters Remove Victims Even before the stricken vessel reached Quonset, seven helicopters had flown out to bring the more seriously injured ashore. The time-saving technique developed in Korea probably saved many lives, according to hospital officials. When the carrier reached port, the dock was piled high with coffins. A cbrps of medical air men waited to receive the ship's grim cargo. Since Quonset is the home port of the Bennington, scores of wives, mothers and sweethearts were at the base, waiting anxiously to earn the fate of their loved ones. Group Seeks Funds To Explain Bond Need "Tax funds cannot be spent to explain our need for new elementary schools," John L. Bovee, Jr., chairman of the "Citizens for Elementary Bonds' group announced today, so that we will have to raise funds through the generosity of Anaheim citizens and organizations who realize the pressing need for maintaining our elementary education program at a high level. Contributions may be left at the Chamber of Commerce office, with Genevieve Drummond, Bovee said. Anaheim residents are urged to acquaint themselves with local elementary school problems and may get information at the Chamber of Commerce on North Los Angeles street or by calling at the Anaheim City School District offices on East Center street. Motorcyclist Injured South of La Habra FULLERTON, (OCNS) — A motorcyclist narrowly escaped serious injury today when he clung to the fender of a truck after being struck at the intersection of Imperial Highway and U.S. 101 about 11 a.m. today. Manuel Mello of Artesia was rushed to the Cottage Hospital but was immediately sent to his physician in Artesia. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg and an injured shoulder. The name of the truck driver was not immediately available. Blood Bank Slated In Anaheim Friday Red Cross Blood Mobile unit visits Anaheim tomorrow between hours of 2 and 6:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Ebell clubhouse. Whole blood is badly needed, according to the Red Cross workers who are volunteers for this program. Donor-registration is still open with contact to be made through the Red Cross chapter house, either in person or by telephone, KEyestone 5-2065. The Lions club is the sponsoring unit for this blood bank.