anaheim-gazette 1952-08-05

Wounded Marine Jet Pilot Lands One-Wheeled Craft with One Hand Number of Deaths Remains Mystery In Crash of Buses WACO, Tex. (UP)—Just how many persons died in the flaming hell that resulted when two Greyhound buses crashed south of here early yesterday remained a mystery today. At least 28 bodies had been recovered from the charred shambles of the big 37-passenger highway liners, but a pile of charred flesh and bone remained for classification. Twenty five persons were injured. Heat from the flames was so intense that molten metal and glass poured in little streams across the cracked highway. Officers believed some bodies were completely cremated. Meanwhile, officials of the Greyhound Lines, local police and the Texas department of public safety tried to find out what happened and why. New Drivers The two speeding vehicles rammed together and burst into flames about 4 a.m. Two young drivers—Milton Berry Herring, 24, and B. E. Billy Malone, 23—were piloting their big vehicles through the pre-dawn blackness of central Texas. Herring was completing his fifth day as a WITH FIRST MARINE AIRCRAFT WING IN KOREA (UP)—A Marine jet pilot with a shattered arm made a one-wheel landing with an unexploded bomb dangling from his crippled plane. Capt. Edward Shamis, 28, of Pensacola, Fla., has been recommended for the Broze Star for his heroic action, the Marine Corps said today. Wounded by AA Shamis was wounded by anti-aircraft fire soon after he completed his first dive bombing run against an enemy supply area northeast of Chorwon. He suffered a compound fracture and lacerations of his left arm. "I heard this thing go 'thung' through the side of the cockpit, then my arm started bleeding," the pilot said. "I turned and headed for our own lines." Followed by his wingman, 2nd Lt. Richard T. Spencer, 26, 229 Hanson ave., Lima, Ohio, the wounded officer made his way to a distant field. As he started his landing approach he found that only one wheel would come down. Rips Landing Gear "Evidently the shell that got me had also torn up my landing gear system," Shamis said. "I still had one bomb left, and believe me I prayed the wheel that was down was the side the bomb hung on. "I put her down on the deck and for a while that one wheel held up. But when my air speed New Drivers The two speeding vehicles rammed together and burst into flames about 4 a.m. Two young drivers—Milton Berry Herring, 24, and B. E. Billy Malone, 23—were piloting their big vehicles through the pre-dawn blackness of central Texas. Herring was completing his fifth day as a driver; Malone had been driving about four months. Both were among the dead. There was wild panic, horrible misery and death aboard the bus. Outside there was death in the blazing gasoline that spilled over U.S. highway 81. Driver Vanishes Where Malone sat, he was driving the southbound bus, searchers found only three pieces of metal—a ticket puncher, a cap emblem, and a driver's badge. Bodies were thrown burning from the buses by the force of the impact. Men, women and children tried vainly to get out small windows. The safety exit on one of the buses was jammed by the body of the other vehicle which had swung around alongside it. Passengers miraculously thrown clear of the shambles pulled screaming injured from the wreckage quickly. Bodies burned on the pavement and alongside the highway right of way. Identification Difficult Identification of the dead which was to resume at 7 a.m. EST, this morning was being made by $1000 is very important! Watch the Gazette for Details Rips Landing Gear "Evidently the shell that got me had also torn up my landing gear system," Shamis said. "I still had one bomb left, and believe me I prayed the wheel that was down was the side the bomb hung on. "I put her down on the deck and for a while that one wheel held up. But when my air speed got low, the plane fell on the wings with no wheel. Then she started skidding. The Panther jet came to a stop close to a standby crash crew who rushed him to a nearby hospital." New Steel Strike Looms on Horizon WASHINGTON (UP)—The specter of another industry—throttling strike before the steel mills have had a chance to get back to full blast production arose today as John L. Lewis served notice that his United Mine Workers' contracts are ending next month. Lewis, president of the Mine Workers Union, wrote Joseph E. Moody, president of the Southern Coal Producers association, that his present work contract will expire Sept. 30. That's 60 days from the date on Lewis' letter. Terms of the existing contract provide termination upon 60 days' notice by either side. Shop Friday Night 'Til 9 personal belongings more than any other way. Little of the charred bodies remained for sorrowing shocked relatives to identify. A pickup truck's driver took the first injured to Waco. Cpl. Gordon Tasker, Mountain Lakes, N. J., told of helping load them into the small truck. "I stopped beside a man lying on the pavement, his leg mangled and twisted across his body," Tasker said. "I asked if I could help. He said 'no, give me a cigarette and those people out of landing approach he found that only one wheel would come down." Woman 'Saved for Hero Charges In WASHINGTON. (UP)—A young mother who was reported bent on making a suicide leap from a six-floor ledge last Thursday no says the whole thing was a hoax to get publicity for the medal honor winner credited with saving her. Mrs. Ernestine Lucille Whombly 21, mother of two children, said yesterday she was offered $500 for fake the jump attempt because Maynard H. "Snuffy" Smith, her of World War II, wanted publicity in his campaign for governor of Virginia. Assistant Corporation Counsel Clark King promptly charged Smith with making a false report to police and firemen. A similar charge was filed against Roland Bennett, described as interested in furthering Smith's political fortunes. Smith, 41, and Bennett, 27, are fellow employes in a radio shop. Deny Charge Smith could not reached for comment. Bennett said, "there is not a grain of truth in what this young lady has said." Smith's wife said it was "ridiculous to say Snuffy is planning to run for governor," and said she doubted there had been a hoax But she added: "Snuffy is a daring type of fellow who might be talked into something like that." Smith, who won the nation's highest military award for single handedly bringing a burning Flying Fortress and its wounded crew members safely across the English channel, has been involved with the law before. In 1948 he pleaded guilty to a charge of violating food and drug laws by misbranding a "rejuvenation" cream which he sold to an elderly Virginia man. Natural' for Scheme King said Smith and Bennett considered Mrs. Whombly a "not- is very Important! Watch the Gazette for Details A pickup truck's driver took the first injured to Waco. Cpl. Gordon Tasker, Mountain Lakes, N. J., told of helping load them into the small truck. "I stopped beside a man lying on the pavement, his leg mangled and twisted across his body," Tasker said. "I asked if I could help. He said 'no, give me a cigarette and get those people out of here.'" ANNOUNCING WE ARE NOW AT OUR NEW LOCATION 604 E. CENTER STREET Corner of Center And Kroeger Streets The same and more personnel with added facilities to serve you. To see you there. Pete Lehr's Super Service Station 200 N. LEMON STREET LONG ROAD BACK—Two unidentified medics assisted by an MP, Pfc. R. C. of Houston, Texas (with arm band), in a wounded GI through thick mud near the battle area on Old Baldy in North Korea. This picture was made Aug. 1, while the seesaw fighting for possession of the crest was continuing. Housewife Checks Out Scientists On Mystery... ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — University of New Mexico selentempt because her five-month-old daughter had died a few days before. Ralph Alexander Wins Toastmaster Speech Trophy Ralph Alexander, said the topic of "Is It Build?" won the trophy best talk of the event, regular meeting of the Toastmasters club held at Lum's cafe. Other speakers were Boys, whose topic was Many, One," C. J. Stirman Values" and "Cow Noller, "Happenings." Toastmaster of the ee Frank Maquire with presiding over the mec absence of the president topic was given by Pauser on the topic, "Varied." A panel of evalu composed of R. J. Allen gerson, Ray Damerall Ater. Jim Carter was er. Invocation was given Wright. New members present George W. McKnoll included Leroy Ater and Fred Noller. A steak bake and lace was also slated for Au Free Korea Without Violence PUSAN, Korea (AP) Korgans balloted trouble orderly today in their first election of a president. Police and troops were alert for expected guerrilla raids on poli "Saved from Suicide' by War Charges Incident Only a Hoax" HINGTON. (UP)—A young man who was reported bent on a suicide leap from a sixth degree last Thursday now has whole thing was a hoax publicity for the medal of winner credited with saving Barnstine Lucille Whomble, her of two children, said she was offered $500 to jump attempt because H. "Snuffy" Smith, hero of war II, wanted publicis campaign for governoronia. Mont Corporation Counsel King promptly charged with making a false report and firemen. A similar was filed against Roland described as interested in Smith's political for-41, and Bennett, 27, are employes in a radio shop. Deny Charge could not reached for Bennett said, "there is no truth in what this lies has said." Wife said it was "ridicuously Snuffy is planning to governor," and said she there had been a hoax added: Is a daring type of felm might be talked into like that." Who won the nation's military award for sinfully bringing a burning fortress and its wounded soldiers safely across the channel, has been involved law before. He pleaded guilty to a violating food and drug misbranding a "rejuvenation which he sold to anginia man." Cleveland Try Out Camp Will Accept AU Boys Teen-age baseball players still attending local high schools may also report to the first southern California tryout camp of the Cleveland Indians to be held over the coming weekend at Buena Vista recreation park, Pomona, Indian Scout Carl Zievers announced today. Housewife Checks Out Scientists On Mystery... ALBUQUERQUE (UP)—University of New Mexico scientists got out their Geliger counters, their laboratory equipment and their microscopes. For days they studied the mass of black, porous material sent to them as the possible remains of one of the mysterious green fireballs. It was sent to them by a Macon, Ga., school teacher who said it apparently landed on her sidewalk in liquid form. Finally, desperate, Dr. Lincoln La Paz, head of the university's Institute of Meteoritics, showed the stuff to his wife. Mrs. La Paz looked and sniffed and then proved: You can puzzle a scientist but you can't fool a housewife when it comes to burned toast. Cohen in New Bid For Jail Release SAN FRANCISCO (UP)—Mickey Cohen, Los Angeles gambler, made another bid today for his freedom "on reasonable bail" pending a ruling on his appeal from conviction on federal income tax evasion. Cohen, sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000, now is McNeil Island federal penitentiary. He was convicted of evading $156,000 in taxes. The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals said it will hold a hearing tomorrow morning on Cohen's latest petition for bail. His attorney said in the petition Cohen "is the only person connected with a tax violation who has been denied bail pending appeal." He cited that the court allowed Flores Barra Bueno... TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS OUR TION of Center Oleger Streets ilities to serve you. Hoping Service Station Wartime Housing Project in Santa Ana Terminated Casa de Santa Ana, Santa Ana city housing project, adjacent to the municipal bowl, where hundreds of returned World war II veterans and their families found shelter at nominal rental during the past seven years, officially ceased to exist last night. Santa Ana city council declared the project terminated, complete evacuation having been accomplished shortly after July 1. after a year of preparation. City Park Supt. Dale Griggs began evacuating the housing area July 1, 1951. The barracks buildings which the army air force erected there during World war II, which the city inherited after the war, will be sold off, some already having been removed. Ralph Alexander Wins Toastmaster Speech Trophy Ralph Alexander, speaking on the topic of "Is It Cheaper to Build?" won the trophy for the best talk of the evening at a regular meeting of the Anaheim Toastmasters club held last night at Lum's cafe. Other speakers were Lewis Boys, whose topic was "From Many, One;" C. J. Stillson, "Human Values" and "Calico" Fred Noller, "Happenings in Calico." Toastmaster of the evening was Frank Maquire with Guy Pester presiding over the meeting in the absence of the president. Table topic was given by Paul V. Kleiver on the topic, "Vacation Period." A panel of evaluators was composed of R. J. Allen, Mel Mungerson, Ray Damerall and Leroy Ater. Jim Carter was timekeeper. Invocation was given by Ed Wright. New members present were George W. McKnoll and guests included Leroy Ater and "Calico" Fred Noller. A steak bake and ladies' night was also slated for Aug. 18. Free Korea Votes Without Violence PUSAN, Korea (F) — South Koreans balloted trouble-free and orderly today in their first direct election of a president and vice-president. Police and troops were on the alert for expected communist guerrilla raids on polling places. Four Anaheimers Win Awards at Laguna Art Show Anaheim has two first award winners in the Junior Art Gallery sponsored by the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach. These are Barbara Castra, who entered a painting titled "Sunset in Hawaii" and Stephen Habener, who called his picture, "Washington, D.C." A third award was taken by Nikki Preston for "On the Farm," while Phillip Conliffe received honorable mention for "California or Bust." One of the most popular exhibitions on the Irvine Bowl grounds during the current festival of Arts which will continue through Aug. 10, the Junior Art Gallery is in charge of Anna Mary Beck of the Laguna Beach public school system. A year round art project for Orange county schools, students ranging in age from kindergarten through high school submitted 1838 entries of which 395 were selected for display in the Junior Alt Gallery by a jury consisting of Russell Iredell, Burt Procter, and Elizabeth Effinger, art supervisor. Orange county art instructors who have worked all year on the exhibition include Evadna Kraus Perry, art consultant, Orange county schools; Irene Stewart, Brea; Marie Heffern, Newport Beach; Polly Gratner, Santa Ana; Lucia Upp, Anaheim and Phyllis Hinman, Fullerton. Walter Wanger to Seek Parole Today LOS ANGELES (P) — Walter Wanger comes up for parole today, two months after beginning a four-month sentence for shooting Jennings Lang, agent for the film producer's actress wife, Joan Bennett. Wanger, brought here from an honor farm for the parole hearing, told reporters yesterday he is writing a book, "How to Behave in Jail." He wasn't being funny, he said. "I'm dead serious." Wanger said the honor farm is doing an important job in "regenerating" men. Wanger shot Lang last Dec. 13. The agent has recovered. COLD SNAP AHEAD! It's later than you think! LET US DRY CLEAN THOSE BLANKETS AND WINTER GARMENTS WHILE THEY ARE NOT BEING USED. Have them ready, all clean, soft and fluffy when cold evenings return. We also offer the only Pillow Renovating Service in Orange County Renovating - Re-Ticking "LEAVE IT TO Free Korea Votes Without Violence PUSAN, Korea (P) — South Koreans balloted trouble-free and orderly today in their first direct election of a president and vice-president. Police and troops were on the alert for expected communist guerrilla raids on polling places out none were reported. About 20 guerrillas killed one man and burned two buildings and a home in a village in Southwestern Korean last night. But police who drove off the raiders said they did not know whether the attack was connected with the election or just another sporadic guerrilla strike. 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