anaheim-bulletin 1954-06-02

TWO MARINE FLYERS Routine Training Flight Ends in Double Tragedy EL TORO MARINE BASE (OCNS)—The commanding officer of an instrument training squadron and his instructor were killed last night when their plane crashed short of the runway at El Toro Marine Base. The public information office identified the two casualties as Major William McDowd Johnston, Jr., 35, of Santa Ana and Master Sergeant Elmer Francis Coady, 33 of El Toro. Major Robert Morris, says the two men were on a routine cross-country training flight when their twin-engined Beechcraft crashed while attempting a landing. Morris said the plane dropped to its death some 300 feet short of the runway. It burst into flame, but did not explode. Morris said next of kin have been notified. The accident occurred just before 11 p.m. last night. Next of kin are listed for Major Johnston as his widow, Mrs. Marion McFall, Johnston of 20071 Orchid street, Santa Ana; his daughter, Kathleen, 9, and a son, William McDowd Johnston, III. 7. Johnston's parents reside in Albertville, Ala. Major Johnston was the commanding officer of the instrument squadron at El Toro. Survivors of Sergeant Coady are identified as Mrs. Margaret L. Coady of El Toro, and a daughter, Patricia Lynn. Coady was an instructor in instrument flying with Major Johnston's organization at El Toro. Ike Reserves Judgment on Action Denying Oppenheimer Atom Secrets WASHINGTON — President Eisenhower reserved judgment today in the case of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer until the Atomic Energy Commission takes final action on a recommendation to deny atom secrets to the famed builder of the A-bomb. Mr. Eisenhower pointed out at his news conference that the case is still in the process of going through a regular quasi-judicial proceeding. He said he will withhold comment until that is completed. But he repeated that he has great admiration for what Oppenheimer has done in the past. Split Decision A special three-man security board split 2-1 last night in recommending against reinstatement of Oppenheimer's suspended clearance for atom secrets, although holding unanimously that he is a "loyal citizen" with an "unusual ability" to keep vital secrets to himself. Sen. Edwin C. Johnson (D-Colo) called the board's recommendation "nothing but doubletalk." The atomic scientists of Chicago assailed the findings as "morally and ethically indefensible." Johnson, a member of the Senate-House Atomic Energy Committee, attacked them for failing to make a "clear-cut decision one way or the other." Another committeeman, Sen. Clinton P. Anderson (D-NM) called them "somewhat strange." But most other members of the committee declined to comment until the Atomic Energy Commission itself makes its final decision in the case. Rep. W. Sterling Cole R-NY), committee chairman, also said he will not decide whether to investigate until the commission has acted. The commission must decide whether to accept or reject the board's recommendations. Oppenheimer waived an appeal to the William McDowd Johnston, III, 7 Johnston's parents reside in Albertville, Ala. Major Johnston was the commanding officer of the instrument squadron at El Toro. Survivors of Sergeant Coady are identified as Mrs. Margaret L. Coady of El Toro, and a daughter, Patricia Lynn. Coady was an instructor in instrument flying with Major Johnston's organization at El Toro. Ike Denies U.S. Ready to Enter Indo-China War WASHINGTON (UP) — President Eisenhower said today he has by no means reached a decision to ask Congress for authority to intervene in the Indochina War. Mr. Eisenhower said that staff talks starting here tomorrow among high ranking military officials of the United States, Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand matters only. They will not go land will be confined to military into the question of diplomatic policy on the Indochina conflict. With that statement, he cut policy on the Indochina conflict. Possibilities Studied A reporter told Mr. Eisenhower that two senators recently had said they expect that he soon may submit to Congress a resolution authorizing U.S. military intervention in Indochina. Mr. Eisenhower replied that he had not seen the senatorial statements. However, he added, he could say that every possible line of action that might serve the interests of the United States in the present world situation is confirmed by the latest report on the phenomena. The state patrol here reported several calls last night and several calls were also received at radio station KLXE. Willard Renfro, Ellensburg, said he, his wife, and his mother observed a circular object with a "dome-shaped" top with binochulars for 45 minutes last night. French Warplanes Destroy Huge Underground Bases HANOI, Indochina (UP) — French warplanes today destroyed a huge Communist underground base only 12 miles southeast of Hanoi with 1000-pound bombs blowing it sky high in column of thick smoke and flame. The base, concealed by a sprawling village of bamboo huts, was one of the chief Communist jumping off points for an attack Hanoi itself. The planes delivered their knockout punch in p dawn darkness. Presence of the base and "massive" measures taken eradicate showed the strength of Vietminh rebels within delta itself. Today's air raid was the biggest ever directed against a rebel position within the de facto which is supposed to be under French control. Only yesterday the Reds seized a defense post nine miles east here on the S8-mile long railroad and highway lifeline linking Hanoi with its port city of Haiphong. A reporter told Mr. Eisenhower that two senators recently had said they expect that he soon may submit to Congress a resolution authorizing U.S. military intervention in Indochina. Mr. Eisenhower replied that he had not seen the senatorial statements. However, he added, he could say that every possible line of action that might serve the interests of the United States in the present world situation is constantly being explored by military and State Department staffs. He said such questions as the need for U.S. military action in Indochina inevitably come up in such staff deliberations. But he added emphatically that he has not by any means reached any decision to request congressional authority for intervention in Southeast Asia. The commission must decide whether to accept or reject the board's recommendations. Oppenheimer waived an appeal to the AEC Personnel Security Review Board and requested "immediate consideration" by the full commission. His attorney, Lloyd K. Garrison, urged quick action in a letter to the AEC because the case might be left in "confusion" if it is not decided before Oppenheimer's contract as a commission consultant expires June 30. Disaster Officials Total Up Damage From Texas Tornado That Killed One PADUCAH, Tex. (UP)—Civil defense and disaster relief officials totaled up the damage today from a tornado that twisted viciously through this county seat community of 2952 persons in the night, leaving one dead. Ten persons were hurt so badly they required hospital treatment and four were hospitalized. Ida Plancencio, six-month-old daughter of a Mexican farm worker, was killed. Several of the injured were also Mexican field hands and members of their families. Seven members of the Plancencio family were taken to the hospital. Two of them were hospitalized. The tornado reached from a squall line that swept down over a wide section of west and north Texas. It created a thunderstorm that set off strong winds which gusted up to 100 miles an hour. The U.S. weather bureau described the winds as an offshoot of a freakish weather system that raked the panhandle and burst upon Wichita Falls in north Texas, 100 miles east of Paducah. Near Wichita Falls, where winds were clocked in gusts to 100 miles an hour, a small twister hit Iowa Park. It demolished two homes and injured three persons. Power lines were downed, trees were uprooted and many homes damaged in Wichita Falls itself. The storm blew out the wind gauge at the weather bureau, collapsed a screen at the Twin Shepard drive-in theater, and toppled garages. The Wichita Falls bureau said the high winds were not tornadic, but Leo Koehler and Thomas Clark who were in the drive-in theater when the storm hit, reported seeing a funnel. Two AHS Students Hurt In West Anaheim Grassland Four persons narrowly missed being seriously injured this morning when two cars collided at the intersection of Lincoln and Maidonia avenues at about 7:50 o'clock. A California Highway Patrolman reported that Floyd Leonard Jones 36, of Montebello, traveling south Magnolia ran the boulevard at Lincoln and was struck by a machine operated by Charles B. Win Sowers, 17, 10401 Stanton Ave. Stanton, who was traveling east Highway 18. Kent Lombard, 15, 10662 Rd. St., and Wendell Price, 16, 1071 Flower St., both of Stanton, passengers in Sower's car, receive slight injuries. The three boys were on their way to Anaheim Union High School. Sowers and Jones were not injured, although both cars were damaged extensively and had to be towed away the investigating officer reported. LYERS KILLED IN EL TOR Anaheim Daily-Herald Orang ANAHEIM Evenings Except Sundays TWELVE PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, GRIFFITH FOUND City Cler Shaken b Jury Verd SANTA ANA, (OCNS) erior court jury last night Anaheim City Clerk Chan fith guilty on seven c "willful misconduct in off ter deliberating some sl The frail and elderly v 20-years service to his co was visibly shaken by pouncement of the jury CRASH—An El Toro Marine military policeman surveys the grim wreckage of a twin-engine aircraft training plane that crashed late last night at the foot of the El Toro runway. Two perished in the flames that gutted the ship. Only the fuselage stands as a monument to the death of the ill-fated ship. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo) News of the World in Brief WAR HERO WINS GOVERNORSHIP Two primary elections today gave World War II hero Joe Foss the probable governorship of South Dakota and former Nevada Gov. Vail Pittman the Democratic nomination to regain the post. SAILOR FLOATING THREE DAYS RESCUED ACAPULCO, Mexico (P)—A sailor who fell overboard frm a tuna boat and spent almost three days floating in the Pacific Ocean before he was rescued was reported in fair condition at a hospital here today. BAY AREA KIDNAPER SENTENCED TO DEATH SAN FRANCISCO (P)—Kidnapper Harold Jackson was sentenced to death today and co-defendant Joseph Lear received life imprisonment for the abduction of realtor Leonard Moskovitz. IKE CHANGES NOV. 11 TO "VETERANS DAY" WASHINGTON (P)—President Eisenhower has signed into law a bill changing the official name of the nation's annual Nov. 11 holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans' Day. ZSA ZSA, RUBI AGREE TO COSTAR IN WESTERN HOLLYWOOD (P)—Zsa Zsa Gabor and her boyfriend, Porfrio Rubirosa, were bound for Paris in his private plane today after agreeing to co-star in a western movie comedy. Commencement Planned For Sunday at Marywood Nineteenth commencement for Marywood High School seniors is scheduled Sunday, June 6, at 5 p.m. Twenty-one seniors will receive their diplomas from the Rt. Reverend George M. Scott, pastor of Mary Star of the Sea, San Pedal. Weather Low clouds in the night and morning hours but mostly sunny afternoons today and Thursday. Little change in temperature. High today about 73. SANTA ANA, (OCNS)—An earlier court jury last night Anaheim City Clerk Chad fith guilty on seven cans "willful misconduct in offender deliberating some slime." The frail and elderly villa 20-years service to his colony was visibly shaken by the announcement of the jury. In reading the jury's findings foreman did not mention "corrupt" which had been grand jury indictment charged the city clerk with ularities in connection with tee ballots regarding an annexation. Griffith was stunned and less. His color seemed away as he heard the announcement. During the hours and five minutes the men had sought to reach dict. Griffith and his George Tobias, had appalled in good spirits and suquital. After he left the courtroom fifth told an OCNS report guess annexations generated a bad taste in mouths." Asked about his reaction, the verdict was returned said "It was quite a shock both my attorney and I felt the judge will reverse cision of the jury." Attorney Tobias imprinted a motion for a new Superior Judge Robertner, who heard the case Gardner set June 15 as to hear the motion. Said "That'll be after the election whatever happens won't be connected with politics aged city clerk smile." The jury was retired at a verdict at 3:25 yesterday noon. They did not return courtroom of Judge Garrett till 9:25 last nift. Tobias said this morning filed a motion for a revival conviction in Superior The ruling, under "the 138th law, would give Judge Garrett the right to reverse the conspiracy Both motions will be heard June 15 date. Commencement Planned For Sunday at Marywood Nineteenth commencement for Marywood High School seniors is scheduled Sunday, June 6, at 5 p.m. Twenty-one seniors will receive their diplomas from the Rt. Reverend George M. Scott, pastor of Mary Star of the Sea, San Pedro. Graduation address will be given by the Rev. J. Augustine O'Gorman, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church, Fullerton. The program is to be directed from the outdoor stage on the school campus at West Broadway and South Palm Streets. Piano certificates will go to Miss Ann Fabian and Miss Shirley Schmitz with Miss Fabian to also receive a four-year scholarship to St. Mary's college along with the Bank of America Achievement trophy and certificate in fine arts. Miss Schmitz will be awarded a two-year renewable tuition scholarship to Immaculate Heart college and a Bank of America certificate in liberal arts. Miss Carol Miller is to be the recipient of a four-year scholarship to Seattle University and a Bank of America certificate in Sciences and mathematics. A certificate in vocational arts will go to Miss Carole Bushman and Miss Catherine Peltzer will receive the American Legion award. Twelve of the graduating class are from Anaheim. They are the Misses Judith Debevec, Ruth Gillispie, Paula Lane, Carol Lusin, Marjorie Monnig, Evelyn Pelle, Carol Truxaw, and the coeds receiving the scholarship and certificate awards. BANK DEBITS Anaheim bank debits totaled $166,363.58 Tuesday according to figures compiled by local banks today. Weather Low clouds in the night and morning hours but mostly sunny afternoons today and Thursday. Little change in temperature. High today about 73. MOUNTAIN CAMP SITE—Girl Scouts of this area and their Friday Mrs. J. F. Dutzi, head of the Anaheim Girl Scout camp site, approximating 25 acres of mountain acreage, three "This is definitely a dream come true," said Mrs. Dutzi. Miss Adah Louise Wilcox, member of the elementary school munty, who forsaw the need of future Girl Scout permanent of the success of this realization of the site is due to Mr. genfeld's father.. First operation, said Mrs. Dutzi is the persons interested in aiding urged to contact the Girl Scout is also a major need, added Mrs. Dutzi. Witnessing the seated are (left to right) Miss Wilcox, Mrs. Hilgenfeld, of Anaheim Girl Scout program, and Mrs. Louden. (Bull TORO PLANE CRASH Orange County Plain Dealer ☆☆☆ BULLETIN NIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1954 VOY XXXI NO. 242 UND GUILTY City Clerk Shaken by Jury Verdict SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — A superior court jury last night found Anaheim City Clerk Charles Griffith guilty on seven counts of willful misconduct in office," after deliberating some six hours. The frail and elderly veteran of 50-years service to his community was visibly shaken by the proouncement of the jury foreman JURY VERDICT SANTA ANA, (OCNS) — A superior court jury last night found Anaheim City Clerk Charles Griffith guilty on seven counts of willful misconduct in office," after deliberating some six hours. The frail and elderly veteran of 50 years service to his community was visibly shaken by the pronouncement of the jury foreman. In reading the jury's findings, the foreman did not mention the word "corrupt" which had been in the grand jury indictment which charged the city clerk with irregularities in connection with absentee ballots regarding a proposed annexation. Griffith was stunned and speechless. His color seemed to drain away as he heard the conviction announcement. During the six hours and five minutes the veniremen had sought to reach a verdict. Griffith and his attorney, George Tobias, had appeared to be in good spirits and sure of acquittal. After he left the courtroom, Griffith told an OCNS reporter "I guess annexations generally have created a bad taste in people's mouths." Asked about his reaction when the verdict was returned, Griffith said "It was quite a shock, but both my attorney and I are hopeful the judge will reverse the decision of the jury." Attorney Tobias immediately filed a motion for a new trial before Superior Judge Robert Gardner, who heard the case. Judge Gardner set June 15 as the date to hear the motion. Said Griffith: "That'll be after the elections, so whatever happens won't have any connection with politics." The aged city clerk smile weakly. The jury was retired to reach verdict at 3:25 yesterday afternoon. They did not return to the courtroom of Judge Gardner until 9:25 last niht. Tobias said this morning he had filed a motion for a reversal of the conviction in Superior court. The ruling, under "the 13th juror" law, would give Judge Gardner the right to reverse the conviction. Both motions will be heard on the June 15 date. FOUND GUILTY—Veteran Anabeim City Clerk Charles Griffith was found guilty yesterday on seven counts of "willful misconduct in office" but the jury made no mention of the word "corrupt" as noted in the original indictment. Griffith hopes to have judge set aside jury conviction at June 15 appearance in Superior court. (Bulletin photo) Seek to Bare Secret Army-McCarthy Calls WASHINGTON — Senate investigators decided today to ask the Eisenhower administration to take secrecy wraps off certain telephone calls bearing on the Army-McCarthy dispute. The Senate Investigating Subcommittee, in the 25th day of its televised hearings, also decided to recall John J. Lucas, appointments secretary to Army Secretary Robert T. Stevens, to establish just how many calls were monitored by the Army side. Boah sides claim some of the calls support their charges. President Eisenhower has issued a directive which would bar introduction of transcripts of telephone calls between persons in the administration. It would not prevent publication of calls between Army officials and members of the McCarthy side. But federal law requires consent of both parties before that can be done, and McCarthy said he will not consent to introduction of some of the calls unless all bearing on the issue are produced. The subcommittee decided to ask modification of the Eisenhower order to permit introduction of Tobias said this morning he had called a motion for a reversal of the conviction in Superior court. The ruling, under "the 13th juror" law, would give Judge Gardner the right to reverse the conviction. Both motions will be heard on the June 15 date. Anaheim for May totaled $1,550,192. Homer Wallace, building inspector revealed today. Of the 162 permits, 142 were for single family residences totaling $1,436,150; one duplex, $8500; one four-unit structure, $16,000, and one 12-unit building for $68,000. But federal law requires consent of both parties before that can be done, and McCarthy said he will not consent to introduction of some of the calls unless all bearing on the issue are produced. The subcommittee decided to ask modification of the Eisenhower order to permit introduction of certain now-barred calls, including at least one between Stevens and Maj. Gen. Kirke B. Lawton, commandant at Fort Monmouth. The session today opened with a wrangle about the monitored calls and delayed for more than a half-hour questioning of Roy M. Cohn, McCarthy's chief counsel, who was in the witness chair for the fourth day. When the dispute simmered down, Cohn swore that neither he nor the McCarthy staff did anything "improper" during their investigation of alleged Communist infiltration of the Army or during any other inquiry. Slot Machines Found In Beach City Raid HUNTINGTON BEACH—Twelve slot machines, long out-lawed in California, were seized by police early today when they raided a private garage at the rear of a four-family apartment building at 1016 California St. One machine was for half dollars, two of them for quarters, five handled dimes and four of them were nickel bandits. Police said that all the slots were in good condition but had been used and that they contained some money. Arthur M. Rambo of Costa Mesa, owner of the apartment building, told police that he did not know the gambling devices were there and denied that he knew who owned them.