anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-02

Deny Gibraltar Transfer to Anaheim The Bulletin ORANGE COUNTY NEWS SECTION B Thursday, April 2, 1959 Attorney Blasts Tidelands Lease SANTA ANA (OCNS) — Allegations of "gangsterism," "fraud," and "intentional thievery" were leveled against the county by Attorney Allen Lorenze, as he attacked the county's leasing of its tidelands, yesterday. His statements came during the preliminary sparring by attorneys arguing the taxpayer suit of Scottco Corporation, which seeks to invalidate the county's tidelands oil leasing contract with American Marine Exploration Co. After all morning arguments were submitted on a series of technical points of law, Judge John McMurray took the case under submission. Arguments were whether the Scottco suit has sufficient merit to go to trial. Lorenze, who represents Scottco Corporation, told the court that the sole issue was whether the county's Constitution Party Sets Meet in County A meeting of the Constitution Party of Orange County will be held Friday, April 10 at the Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, Santa Ana, at 7:45 p.m. Speaker for the event will be Major E. Eiler of San Diego whose address is entitled, "From WPA to Commissar." Major Eiler has degrees in Electrical Engineering and Law and has been employed by the Federal Government as an Electrical Engineer. All Constitution Party members are invited to attend, as well as the general public. He cited the fact that County Counsel Joel Ogle, who advised supervisors upon the legality of the contract in 1956, is now under Grand Jury indictment on a charge of accepting a $10,000 bribe in connection with a 1954 tideland oil contract. Also, attorneys for the county, the State, and American Marine, argued before Judge McMurray a series of technical points concerning the county's suit against the state for possession of its tidelands. These pleas were also taken under advisement. The Scottco Corporation is an inactive one, according to its president, Roger Watson of Costa Mesa. Harbor area newspaper publishers Walter Burroughs and Ben Reddick, have stated that they are paying the cost of the litigation of the Scottco suit as a public service to the people of Orange County. The county's defense was presented by Acting County Counsel George Holden, and by Henry Moore, attorney for American Marine. Both asserted that the Scottco Corp. suit's allegation of the invalidity of the American Marine contract is an issue that is already before Judge McMurray in another suit — the court battle between the state and the county over the tidelands. In this latter suit, the state contends that the contract is invalid, and has asked the judge to rule upon this allegation. The question whether to adopt the proposed zoning ordinance without the map or with it left up in the air when the Ahelm city council adjourned second work session last night. After the question was raised planning consultant Simon Elsie and city attorney Preston Turno voiced differences of opinion on the matter. Elsner said that he felt the proposed ordinance should not adopted without the map, which he said that ordinance could be adopted by itself. FIRST STEP — Don Heyer, (center) president of the new $1 million Hyer Hardware Manufactory to be at 800 E. Orangethorpe here is digging the first dirt in the groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday morning. Helping him are Mayor A. J. Schutte (left) and really digging, with his hands, is councilman Rex Coons. Operations are expected to commence July 1, of this year. The building is to be constructed on three acres of land, six other acres may be developed in the future. (Bulletin Photo) ar Tract Residents anaheim School Area Plea for Election Also Refused By Supervisors SANTA ANA (OCNS) — On motion of William Phillips, the County Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously denied a request by parents of the Gibraltar Homes tract to transfer from the Placentia School District to the Anaheim Elementary School District. Involved in the transfer would have been 300 children. The supervisors also denied a request for an election on the district change. Phillips, prior to making his motion, explained that residents involved in the switch would have escaped the bonded indebtedness of both districts by the move. If such escape is allowed, he explained, no school district can properly make plans for the future. The third district supervisor said he contacted Orange County legislators in Sacramento and requested them to propose laws that will prevent this kind of escape. It strikes at the very structure of the school bond system, he explained. Prior to coming to the supervisors, the request move had been opposed by the County Board of Education and the Placentia School District, both agencies contending ASPERATED? — Planning consultant Simon Eisner at last week's work session in Anaheim city hall hit his hand against his wrist when City Attorney Preston Turner said he felt the proposed ordinance could be adopted without the map. Eisner strongly recommended that the council adopt both at the rame time. (Bulletin Photo) City Undecided Whether to Adopt New Zoning Map With New Ordinance The question whether to adopt proposed zoning ordinance but the map or with it was up in the air when the Anaheim city council adjourned the work session last night. The question was raised by planning consultant Simon Eisner, city attorney Preston Turner and differences of opinion on matter. Eisner said that he felt the proposed ordinance should not be used without the map, while said that ordinance could be adopted by itself. "The map drawing is the vehicle to which you apply the new ordinance," said the planning consultant. The consultant said that the council already held a public hearing on the ordinance. "The ordinance went through the planning commission and it is now an administrative latter," said Eisner. He said that the map was changed by the planning commission as a result of citizens requests. Eisner recommended that the council review the ordinance, then take the map before the people. In connection with the constant gripe of people not being notified properly on zone changes, Eisner suggested that the map be published prior to holding a public hearing on it. "If there are dissatisfied persons they will always have the opportunity to request a zone change," said the planning consultant. "It is difficult to zone some land with the old map and the new ordinance while other zoning requests are being granted to fit the new ordinance," said Eugene Hardy, attorney who has been working on the zoning ordinance. Councilman Rex Coons revealed his support of Hardy's opinion when he said that he felt he was "tricked" into voting a $1 million apartment project in on multiple residential land Tuesday night. "I was informed that the surrounding land was the same zone as requested by Ted Hudson (8671 Magnolia). "Surrounding land is single resi- properly make plans for the future. The third district supervisor said he contacted Orange County legislators in Sacramento and requested them to propose laws that will prevent this kind of escape. It strikes at the very structure of the school bond system, he explained. Prior to coming to the supervisors, the request move had been opposed by the County Board of Education and the Placentia School District, both agencies contending that the move would seriously hurt financial planning of the Placentia School system. The Anaheim City School District made no recommendations on the switch. The Gibraltar tract area had recently been annexed into Anaheim city area. Thereafter parents in the area launched a drive for the switch, contending that an Anaheim school was only blocks away while the closest Palcentia school, La Jolla, was miles away. They also felt the move would allow residents living in Anaheim to attend Anaheim schools. Supervisors last week took the matter under advisement after a lengthy public hearing attended by parties on both sides of the question. Anaheim Woman Injured by Car In Buena Park BUENA PARK — An Anaheim woman is in serious condition today in Garden Park Hospital after she was struck down by an automobile as she crossed a busy highway last night, police said. Elizabeth A. Shoemaker, 62, 2571 Crescent Ave., Anaheim, was hit by a vehicle driven by Charles Cline, 504 S. Birch St., Santa Ana. The accident occurred on Grand Ave., between 10th and 11th Sts. at 7 p.m., police reported. Cline was also taken to Garden Park Hospital when he collapsed from shock following the accident. He was given sedatives and released immediately, however. Witnesses reported to officers that Cline's southbound vehicle was only traveling at a speed of approximately 30 to 35 miles an hour when Mrs. Shoemaker was struck, reports indicated. Cline himself told officers that he didn't see the victim crossing Grand Ave., until he had hit her. He immediately applied his brakes. SPRING FLING SET AT DISNEYLAND Stars of Walt Disney's newest film production, "Shaggy Dog," will appear in person at Disneyland Saturday evening, April 4, in an introduction to the Spring season. Annette Funicello, Roberta Shore and Tim Considine will be on stage at the Plaza Gardens in the Magic Kingdom, at 9 p.m. Annette will present her current top hit, "Tall Paul," in a special program mc'd by Tim Considine. Roberta Shore will offer numbers from "Shaggy Dog." In addition to this special treat for Disneyland guests, there will be dancing in two locations: at the Plaza Gardens, featuring Elliott Brothers Orchestra, and at the Golden Horseshoe, where the "Disneyland Doodlers" will provide the music. Dancing will continue until midnight in this special "Spring Fling" at Disneyland. Police Log Anaheim Wednesday 7:56 p.m. William Daniel Lanthrop, 1557 Juno, reports the theft of $10 worth of trees. 11:12 p.m. Report of a noisy swimming party on N. Bush. Garden Grove Wednesday 10:43 a.m. Mrs. Ragg, 12371 Harbor called to report a non-injury traffic accident at Harbor and Twintree. 14:54 p.m. Victim of attempt suicide committed to Orange County Hospital. Rex Coons. Operations are July 1, of this year. Structured on three acres of may be developed in the (Bulletin Photo) Anaheim Zoning Plans To Get Extra Study Anaheim councilmen scheduled a third work session for the proposed new zoning ordinance for April 22 at 7 p.m. in the council chamber of the city hall. Mayor A. J. Schutte at last nights session said that following the April 22 session another public hearing will be scheduled. "That way people will have another chance to view their opinions," said the mayor. Fall Through Glass Injures SA Worker GARDEN GROVE — Recovering from glass cuts in Palm Harbor Hospital today after he fell from a crane is Martin Acosta, 22, 317 Lacy St., Santa Ana. According to police Acosta was in the air with a glass sign when the crane cable broke and he fell through the glass to the ground. The accident occurred at Chapman and Brookhurst. 7:56 p.m. William Daniel Lan-trip, 1557 Juno, reports the theft of $10 worth of trees. 11:12 p.m. Report of a noisy swimming party on N. Bush. Garden Grove Wednesday 10:43 a.m. Mrs. Ragg, 12371 Har-bor called to report a non-injury traffic accident at Harbor and Twintree. 1:45 p.m. Victim of attempt suicide committed to Orange County Hospital. 4:31 p.m. Station 150 reports traffic accident, non-injury at Harbor and Chapman. Buena Park Wednesday 9:57 a.m. Malicious Mischlef. Reported by Gene Harris, 1121 N. Carol, La Habra, incident at 8240 Stanton. 12:30 p.m. Request For Ambulance; Reported by Anaheim Police. Ambulance needed at 6191 San Ramon. Doctor requested at 12:40 p.m. 7:06 p.m. Injury Traffic Accident: Auto and pedestrian: Reported by unknown citizen to be at Flood Control Channel at Grand Ave. Orange Coast Ambulance dispatched. 8:03 p.m. Victim of above accident; Elizabeth A. Shoemaker taken to Garden Park He-pital Driver of vehicle involved, Charles Cline, 504 S. Birch, Santa Ana, collapsed at station from apparent shock — transported to Garden Park Hospital where he was given sedation and released. 8:55 p.m. Structure Fire: Reported to be at 8201 San Huerto. 9:00 p.m. Fire under control. 11:22 p.m. Medical Aid: Reported by Ralph Di Perna, who reports his son, Ralph Jr., 3½, is unable to breathe. Victim transported to Garden Park Hospital. WINNERS — Three-year-old Donna Powght, 1184J Dale St., Anaheim, winner of the clown contest in her role of "Chucko", audience was laughing at Donna's performance, her brother Robbing, 5, took second place. Donna will be a guest on Chucko's TV program during New `Final` Delay Okayed for Dyke LOS ANGELES — The California Public Utilities Commission today granted a motion for continuance in the proceeding concerning Dyke Water Company's application for a rate increase and the Commission's investigation of the utility's rates, regulations and water main extension practices, but warned that "No further continuance will be granted." The Commission set the adjourned hearing for April 17 in Santa Ana and said that if Dyke Water Company is not ready or willing to present evidence and proceed with the hearing on that date that both the rate increase matter and the Commission's investigation will be taken under submission for final decision upon the evidence presented up to that time. Today's order recited the history of the Dyke proceedings and series of delays since the utility first applied for an increase in rates on Aug. 6, 1957. Two months after the original filing the utility asked authority to place the rates in effect immediately, on an interim basis, pleading that the action was necessary to alleviate a financial emergency. The Commission set hearing on the interim increase for Nov. 1, 1957, and on Dec. 17 authorized an interim increase from $3 per month to $3.75, or half the increase requested. Evidence presented concerned only the emergency aspects, and no complete showing was made by the water company of its revenues and expenses, its rate base, rate of return or other matters usually audience was laughing at Donna's performance, her brother Robbing, 5, took second place. Donna will be a guest on Chucko's TV program during the next school holiday. (Bulletin Photo) On Dec. 28, due to illness of Mrs. Arlene Lansdale, secretary and attorney for the Dyke Water Company, the proceeding was continued indefinitely, to a date to be set later. On Dec. 4, 1958, almost a year later, hearing was scheduled for Jan. 14, 1959. On Jan. 13 an affidavit was filed by William M. Lansdale, utility president, stating that the company could not present its case until a study was completed. It was also asserted that an attorney counted upon to represent the company had advised the firm that he would not. The only other attorney, the affidavit said, who could represent the water utility had suffered a heart attack and it would be detrimental to the firm to proceed with hearings January 14. At the Jan. 14, 1959 hearing another attorney, moved for a 90-day continuance basing the plea on the withdrawal of one attorney and the heart attack of a second. The continuance was opposed by Orange County Water District, which noted that 13 months had elapsed since the previous hearing, and it said this was sufficient to enable applicant to prepare evidence. The City of Anaheim also opposes the length of the continuance sought. On Feb. 11 hearing was set for March 18 but a different attorney again moved for a continuance of 30 days during which, he said preparation of evidence would go forward. It was promised that no additional request for a continuance would be made. List Retail Outlets In County's Cities The State Board of Equalization has issued its forty-fifth report covering trade outlets and taxable retail sales in California for the third quarter of 1958. The report indicates that Orange County has a total of 128,172 retail outlets, some of which are: apparel stores, 8,216; specialty stores, 7,736; grocery stores, 7,250; eating and drinking places, 18,575; and 6,986 drugstores. Permits to sell tangible personal property outstanding on July 1, 1958 were as follows: Anaheim, 1,259; Buena Park, 355; Fullerton, 762; Garden Grove, 728; and Santa Ana leading with a total of 1,832. Dollar volume of taxable transactions for the third quarter came to: Anaheim, 28,844; Buena Park, 7,245; Fullerton, 14,187; Garden Grove, 12,162; and Santa Ana again ahead with a total of 38,162. However, Anaheim's taxable transactions for package liquor and tobacco stores was higher than for any of the other cities examined. The figures are as follows: Anaheim, 681; Buena Park, 118; Fullerton, 357; Garden Grove, 455; and Santa Ana 538.