anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-15

FRANTIC EFFORTS — Firemen from all the stations in Anaheim along with all police reserve units and men remained on the tragic accident scene until nearly noon today. Traffic was routed off the freeway at Lincoln this morning in an effort to aid rescue units. One of the cars demolished by the fire can be seen in the low right of the picture as flames spew from the ruptured oil tanker. (Bulletin Photo by Charles Quetschk) Mullen It Over By HAL MULLEN Newspaper reporters pick up bits of gossip, advice, and bull ses- Mullen It Over By HAL MULLEN Newspaper reporters pick up bits of gossip, advice, and bull sessions that usually give an indication of things that are about to happen. Many of these tidbits cannot be developed sufficiently to constitute a regular news story, but still have enough substance that they deserve mention in a column. Here is one of the developments to watch for within the next few months and years. Orange County will luck into one of the greatest tourist booms of any area in the west. There is developing here a "Golden Triangle" of attractions in the form of Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and Newport Dunes. One of the most enthusiastic about the tourist potential is Andy Anderson, son-in-law of Walter Knott, and manager of the Berry Farm Steak House. He has volumes of statistics to show that Orange County attracts more people than Hawaii, but visitors are not spending as much here as in the 50th state. However, Andy sees a trend. In the past decades, visitors to Southern California got a motel or hotel in Santa Monica, Venice, or downtown Los Angeles. This was their headquarters for visits to movie studios, Catalina, Olvera Street, and a host of other Los Angeles attractions. According to Anderson, visitors from the east will some day make Orange County their headquarters. Evidence of this is that millions of dollars are now being risked on luxurious motels and hotels in the Anaheim and Newport areas. The smart money is saying that Orange County will be the focal point for tourists. From their rooms here, Easterners will visit the "Golden Triangle" and then take side trips to Marineland, Hollywood, and Capistrano Beach, Mexico, Long Beach, and the Southern California spectaculars. Reason for the shift of headquarters is manyfold, according to the fellows who predict these things. 1) Smog congestion is apparently discouraging construction of new tourist facilities in Los Angeles County. 2) The word "Disneyland" now holds greater appeal than a "tour of the movie star's homes." Junior is more of a force than Grandma's nostalgic recollections of Mary Pickford. 3) A network of freeways will soon make Orange County a central location for beaches, mountains, and the desert. 4) Fourteen miles of public beach will probably be opened south of San Clemente on land that is now being used by the Marine Corps. Furthermore, between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach, the old "Tin Can" beach is to be developed by the state into an eight-mile resort area. 5) Plans are underway in Sacramento for the leasing of concessions at Tin Can Beach that include a full-scale model of an ocean liner. The deal is that persons will be able to swim, dance, eat, and sleep on the ship, just the same as if they were on the "Queen Mary." 6) Development of Upper Newport Bay hasn't scratched the surface. When the Texas syndicates get through investing their millions, there will be resorts that range from Coney Island to "Vedy Vedy Swank Miami Beach." 7) At least a half dozen groups in the county are trying to promote a large convention hall, one that could accommodate nationwide meetings and trade shows. One of these groups will probably be successful. 8) The Stanford Research Institute has advised Disneyland that Orange County will become the population center of Southern California. This central location will encourage millions of Southern Californians to show their "visiting kinfolk" the sights in Orange Church Request For Property Change Denied A reclassification request wasmitted to the City Council by Central Baptist Church was turned down at last night's meeting by a number of adjacent property owners voiced protest to the proposed move. The request, which asked them change be made from R-A to lot one, and from R-A to lots two through eleven on tative tract map 2895, proper the west side of Magnolia at 300 feet north of Lincoln, was posed primarily on the ground that the building of multiple dwelling units on the property would devalue all land and also destroy the suburban living which residents in that area said they would preserve. According to Robert Hardin Yale, the area was meant suburban living and "We left ment areas because we felt were inadequate for our type person." He also said that his family bought their property they asked the real estate what the property owned by church would be used for and he told them, "church purge." He said that the homes surrounding the proposed apartment buildings were largely of the class, and that they would serious decline in value should development go through. "We feel there is a duty owe present owners...and that of Anaheim." A Mrs. Schmidt told Councils she has taught in the area five past seven years and that been her observation that ment dwelling children have "problems" than their house peers, intimating that this ir would depreciate the surro values. A. R. McDaniel, acting as for the church, rejoined by that the zoning being requested in agreement with the pr master plan set up by the PLC Commission, and that the owners who were comp were backed up to comm property on Lincoln and w 11 Firms Get Bids On School Supplies School District Seeks To Condemn Land Parcel Anaheim City School District Trustees last night authorized the start of condemnation proceedings on a 9.42-acre parcel of land at Ball Rd. and Palm St. for a new school site. The action came after the reading of an appraisal by D. A. Armstrong, realtor and appraiser, who set an approximate value of $11,000 per acre on the land. Trustees made it plain that they felt this price a high one for a school site but pointed out that by placing the school in the center of the area to be served, thousands of dollars could be saved each year in transportation costs. They stated that the price of land, "by no means," set the price for future sites to be purchased by the district. The area in question lies on the northeast corner of the intersection. Eleven firms last night were awarded contracts for instructional supplies and physical educational equipment by the Anaheim City School District Board of Trustees. The contracts were awarded after a study of bids submitted last month. Low bidders on instructional supplies and equipment, with the amount of their contract, were: Stationers Corp., Los Angeles, $3,931.88; Pioneer Stationers Inc., Los Angeles, $4,416.02; VOSECO, Bakersfield, $7,744.39; Leisure Crafts, Los Angeles, $13,477.57; Ditto, Inc., Long Beach, $4,834.40; American Seating Co. El Segundo, $8,405.40; The Bernstein Co., Culver City, $112; and W. G. Corry Co., Los Angeles, $216. Total for the instructional supplies was $41,137.66. Receiving contracts for physical educational equipment were three Anaheim firms: Bob Williams Sporting Goods, $329; Wisser Sporting Goods, $1,857; and Hammat and Sons, $756. Total for physical education equipment was $2,943.85. All bids on jump rope were rejected. Teacher, Inspector Hired by Trustees A teacher and a building spector were hired next night. Anaheim City School Districttees who also accepted the nation of another teacher granted a third leave since. Hired as a teacher was Kathleen T. Kearney an rate of $5,140. Employed as a building tor at $630 per month was J. Metz. He will inspect w the portable classrooms at Henry and Sunkist Schools. Accepted with regret was resignation of Mrs. Marguerite Young, a teacher now on one of absence. Mrs. Young who as Director of Elementary tion at Chapman College she has been for the past one-half years. A maternity leave of was granted Mrs. Emily K for the 1958-59 school year. Garden Grove Space Of Selection Process Navy Officer Says Shipmates May Have Released Information Early By Fred Thibault Orange County News Service In an exclusive interview with the Santa Ana office of OCNS, Navy Lt. Scott M. Carpentier completely vindicated his wife of any part in the premature release of his name as one of the seven men chosen for the final testing in the "Man into Space" project. Lt. Carpentier, 32, blamed personnel on the Navy ship in San Diego at which he was stationed for the leak. However, he said there was a possibility that one of the three close neighbors in Garden Grove may "have let a word slip." He had to explain his sudden leaving, according to Carpentier, especially since his departure was the day the ship was scheduled to sail. He said he told personnel on board and the neighbors. The wives were also at the ship since it was the final day in port. He and his wife, Rene, plan to leave for Langley Field, Virginia tomorrow. They moved to Garden Grove eight months ago. When asked how his wife feels about his selection, he said: "She is easily as enthusiastic about it as I am." Carpentier said he felt "honored at being selected and I'm anxious to get started." Only Seven Left In discussing the past testing, Carpentier told OCNS 110 men 130 degree temperatures with 20 per cent relative humidity for two hour periods. Carpentier claims he was "relatively comfortable" in the oven. Critically significant in space flights is the tolerance the human body can stand when subjected to increased gravitational pull known as "G's." Orange County's space man withstood 12 G's in a transverse position. Placed in a centrifuge, a cabin that spins around at the end of a long arm, Carpentier was close to a prone position as the increased force pushed down from his head to his feet. In an upright position, such as in a conventional cockpit, he was tested to his tolerance which he says was about average at eight G's. Roughly, he weighed more than 1,300 pounds at this point. While it is not known the exact amount of gravitational force that Church Request for Property Change Denied reclassification request submitted to the City Council by the Central Baptist Church was turned on at last night's meeting after number of adjacent property owners voiced protest to the proposed move. The request, which asked that a change be made from R-A to C-1 lot one, and from R-A to R-3 lots two through eleven of ten-tive tract map 2895, property on the west side of Magnolia about feet north of Lincoln, was opened primarily on the grounds of the building of multiple family selling units on the property in section would devalue adjoin land and also destroy the sense sururban living which residents in that area said they wished preserve. According to Robert Hardin, 2648 mile, the area was meant for burban living and "We left apartent areas because we felt they are inadequate for our type of person." He also said that when a family bought their property, they asked the real estate agent that the property owned by the church would be used for and that told them, "church purposes." Said that the homes surround the proposed apartment buildings were largely of the $20,000 mass, and that they would suffer serious decline in value should the development go through. "We feel there is a duty owed to the present owners... and the city Anaheim." A. R. McDaniel, acting as agent for the church, rejoined by saying that the zoning being requested is agreement with the proposed master plan set up by the Planning Commission, and that the property owners who were complaining were backed up to commercial property on Lincoln and were so then bought. He further said: In discussing the past testing, Carpentier told OCNS 110 men from all parts of the country were selected. Of this number, a total of 70 went to Washington for the first phase. The number was narrowed down to 32 for the second and third phases, and with only seven presently remaining, the Garden Grove man is one of them. Included in the tests what the Navy man referred to as a "thorough physical examination" which included some endurance tests. This was followed by stress testing. He was required to keep his feet in water at 32 degrees for a minimum of seven minutes. Another source reported this caused men's feet to turn a deep purple. From ice to heat, Carpentier experienced Cypress Residents Want Public Road Two petitions, with a total of 100 signatures, protesting the vacation of Dennil Rd. as a public road were presented to the Cypress City Council Monday night. One petition represented citizens of the City of Cypress and the other county residents reportedly affected by the vacation. Several residents were on hand to personally protest proposed action by the City Council. The petitions were taken under submission by the Council and April 20th was set as the date for final action. At the close of the public hearing Councilman Pat Arnold presented an open letter to the council. Mr. Mayor: May I express my opinion relative to Ordinance No. 41, Section 17, covering the Cemetery District Regulations? Section 17 has stipulations relative to land use, building heights, setbacks, front - yard, rear - yard and side-yard limitations, fence arrangements and parking requirements, and sign sizes with locations. But Section 17 does not establish withstood 12 G's in a transverse position. Placed in a centrifuge, a cabin that spins around at the end of a long arm, Carpentier was close to a prone position as the increased force pushed down from his head to his feet. In an upright position, such as in a conventional cockpit, he was tested to his tolerance which he says was about average at eight G's. Roughly, he weighed more than 1,300 pounds at this point. While it is not known the exact amount of gravitational force that man will be subjected to, Carpentier said 18 G's have been registered on the outside of a capsule at the point of re-entry into the earth's atmosphere. According to Carpentier, however, inside the capsule, there should not be more than nine or 10 G's. When reaching the East Coast, Orange County's space man will be shuttled to such places as Cape Canaveral, Pensacola, Wright Field, Patterson Field, and Johnsville. The latter two are known for special equipment in testing personnel. On the trip with the Carpentiers will be their four children, Scotty, 9; Jay, 7; Kristen, 3½; and Candace, 2½. START ANOTHER Garden Grove Annexation Model GARDEN GROVE — Annexation proceedings for an 18 - acre parish south of Hazard Ave., along W St., were started last night members of the City Council. The first reading of the ordinance to annex the uninhabited area made by City Attorney Will Pool. Also it was learned that annexation proceedings for property would include the Willowick Course would have to be dropped by Garden Grove as more than per cent of the property owner's total assessed valuation was protested the proposed uninhabited land move. In other action the councilmen approved the rezoning from single-family residential to multiple fairly residential, the northeast corner of Trask Ave., and Cannery B also adopted a precise plan for the subdivision of the property including the designing of alley and streets to serve the land. Councilmen also approved rezoning from residential to commercial, the southwest corner of Dorothy Ave., and Century B However, Attorney Jack Gilbis representing the Snow 'Homemakers,' wasn't as lucky. He served for the owners requesting permission to store houses that are relocated and display same property 561 feet east of New York. Teacher, Inspector hired by Trustees A teacher and a building inspector were hired last night by Anaheim City School District trustees who also accepted the resignation of another teacher and granted a third leave of absence. Hired as a teacher was Miss Kathleen T. Kearney an annual rate of $5,140. Employed as a building inspector at $630 per month was Clyde L. Metz. He will work on the portable classrooms at Patrick Henry and Sunkist Schools. Accepted with regret was the resignation of Mrs. Marguerite L. Young, a teacher now on a leave of absence. Mrs. Young will serve as Director of Elementary Education at Chapman College where she has been for past one and one-half years. A maternity leave of absence was granted Mrs. Emily K. Anton for the 1958-59 school year. May I express my opinion relative to Ordinance No. 41, Section 17, covering the Cemetery District Regulations? Section 17 has stipulations relative to land use, building heights, setbacks, front - yard, rear - yard and side-yard limitations, fence arrangements and parking requirements, and sign sizes with locations. But Section 17 does not establish any regulations for street improvements, curbs with gutters, dedications, street lights or sidewalks. If my memory serves me correctly, these matters were discussed at the initial meeting at Knottis, attended by City Councilmen, City Planners and representatives of Forest Lawn. Also, we discussed the abandonment of Denni Street by the city and the improvement of Sumner Street to county standards. Since this was an agreement among gentlemen, I assumed the matter would be included in the Ordinance. Apparently, we were all ignorant of the proposed sewer line that was to be installed on Denni Street; however, the preparation of the Ordinance was the duty of the City Attorney and City Engineer to provide regulations agreeable to the owners and the people of Cypress. Apparently, the members of the Planning Commission and City Council overlooked, or were not concerned with, these potential improvements omitted from the Ordinance. Perhaps, we were confused by the agitation aroused by the pro and con opinions expressed by citizens and outsiders as to the merits of the annexation and the pending election. As I have said before, the voters of the City of Cypress exercised their franchise; therefore, we must abide by the decision of the majority. Section 17, was submitted at public hearings and finally unanimously passed by the City Council. Therefore, I am not in favor of requesting any special conditions in exchange for abandonment of Denni Street, but I do think the agreement on Summer Street made at Knottis should be complied with, if the City Engineer agrees. Really, this is a matter for his recommendation. "I am confident at Forest Lawn develops the property, they will put in such improvements as curbs and gutters, road surfacing and dedications to meet county standards on Crescent Street and Lincoln Avenue, and make us all happy." In the future, I hope that the City Officials, Planning Commission, and City Council will be diligent and strict in establishing regulations for zoning, variances, and conditional permits. The entire city will benefit from such precaution. We should be particularly alert at this time. Within the city limits, especially in the southern section, there are hundreds of acres of undeveloped land. By intelligent zoning, a very prosperous community could be developed. High class industrial, commercial, and residential districts could be planned. These districts would not be an impediment to the dairy, chicken ranches, or row crop farmers. If you look at the map of the city, you will note that all dairies and chicken ranches, except six, are located north of Ball Road and east of Walker Street. The area north of Ball Road is practically all built up; therefore, it would not be desirable for industry, commercial or housing projects. Soon the sewers will be available, then the dairies can get rid of their surplus water. Their troubles are over. The dairies and chicken ranches in the future would not be molested. Their properties would increase in value. City Delivery Service Slated for Stanton By OCNS According to an announcement by Congressman James B. (R-28th dist.) city delivery service will be established at Stanton the post office department, effective May 16. It is estimated that approximately 6000 people residing in the city will benefit from the improvement in mail service. However, they would only tax pains, the same as everybody. In other action the council had a report and recommended from the city engineer which will show Sumner Place as a 600 wide street on the city map when development is made on the street is opened from Creel to Lincoln. A truck weight ordinance amended to permit travel on streets under certain conditions. A report from the Pacific Borough Fire Underwriters denying request for a new survey of city of Cypress was given by city manager. The agency said that while improvements had made since the last survey client improvement had not made to warrant a change. Space Man Tells Process for Trip Contract Awarded for Sub-Station Construction The Bulletin ORANGE COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, April 15, 1959 Best Home Development Sets Council Approval An award of contract was made by Anabeim Councilmen to the Bechtel Corporation for the design, construction and completion of a 12 KV Sub-Station on the west side of Gilbert St., 700 feet south of Crescent Ave., even though their bid was found to be some $21,000 over the lowest bidder, the Paul Gardener Corp. Director of Public Utilities, George Oelkers, made the recommendation which caused a stir among the audience and brought Paul Gardener Jr., from his seat to protest the action and demand the reasons why his company, which had made a low bid of approximately $182,588 was bypassed for the Bechtel Corporation's bid of $203,900. According to the terms of the bid, it was pointed out, first by Oelkers and later by City Attorney Preston Turner, a resume of three Reclassification request submitted by Dr. Robert P. Ralls, asking property located at 1110 W. La Palma Ave. be changed from R-A for the purpose of establishing a rest home with attendant dental, and professional offices, a flower shop, coffee shop pharmacy was granted by the City Council at its last night's gag. Opposition to the move came from Olin Dunlap, 1143 Claredge who claimed that the plans were not specific enough and should make more so before a reclassification should be granted. He told just exactly what kind of a coffee shop was going to be selected, asking whether it would be similar to a large, locally known restaurant. He was told that it would not be, and Council decided the rezoning with certain deed restrictions, they being that coffee shop should confine its activity to the interior of the building that all buildings should not exceed one story. Other action: Glen Tomlinn was granted a permit to move a farm from 6644 Lincoln to 3128 W. Lincoln, for use as a real estate Refugio Ybarr and Albert Guanado were granted a zone change R-A to C-1 on lot 28, Tract 403, while a request by Leroy and Turner was granted to change zone from R-A to C-1 on parcel their property located at the northwest corner of Broadway and Bolivia Ave. ART ANOTHER Garden Grove Forced to Halt Annexation Move for Golf Course ARDEN GROVE — Annexationceedings for an 18-acre parcel of Hazard Ave., along Ward were started last night by members of the City Council. First reading of the ordinance annex the uninhabited area was made by City Attorney Willard. It was learned that annexation proceedings for property that include the Willowick Golf course would have to be dropped Garden Grove as more than 51 percent of the property owners of total assessed valuation had used the proposed uninhabited move. Other action the councilmen moved the rezoning from single city residential to multiple familial, the northeast corner Trask Ave., and Cannery St., also adopted a precise plan for subdivision of the property, adding the designing of alleys streets to serve the land. Councilmen also approved the moving from residential to light commercial, the southwest corner Morrothy Ave., and Century Blvd. However, Attorney Jack Gilbert, presenting the Snow Houseers, wasn't as lucky. He spoke to the owners requesting permission to store houses that are to be located and display same onerty 561 feet east of Newhope St., on the north side of Westminster Blvd. However, councilmen agreed with a Planning Commission report and denied the request. St. Columban's Catholic Church was given an exempt business license for a school carnival April 26, and Mayor H. Louis Lake also proclaimed April 27 to May 1 Public Schools Week, and May 2 as Fire Service Day. Fire Chief Marion Umphress announced that the two fire stations within the city would hold Open Houses that day. Councilmen also requested that the Land Acquisition Service conduct an appraisal of the five lots on Acacia St., across 7th St., from the City Hall in order that the city may purchase the lots for use as parking area and other expansion of the cityic center for the city. Councilmen had agreed to pay $10,000 for the corner lot now, but it was decided it would be better to determine the price of the entire parcel and make the entire purchase at one time. Council also authorized the spending of $27,700 for more remodeling work in the present city hall structure. Also it was decided to spend $870 to purchase new desks and chairs for the building department. Mayor Lake announced that June 24 will be Garden Grove Jr., from his seat to protest the action and demand the reasons why his company, which had made a low bid of approximately $182,588 was bypassed for the Bechtel Corporation's bid of $203,900. According to the terms of the bid, it was pointed out, first by Oelkers and later by City Attorney Preston Turner, a resume of three jobs of a like nature which were completed within the last three years were to be submitted so as to show capability from experience. This the Gardener Corp. failed to do, admittedly because they had done no such work previously. According to Paul Gardener Jr., his company did possess men of sufficient experience and training to complete the job within specified time limits and at a saving to the city. He said that he had personally worked on jobs of "... greater magnitude," and, with organizations as large as the Bechtel Corporation. He said his company had been in business for 20 years and could do the job as well and as fast as any other organization. He also said that unless bids of that nature are awarded to the lowest bidder, unless cause of bidders lack of qualification can be shown, the city leaves itself open to a taxpayer's suit, since they are using public monies. City Attorney Turner pointed out that the law provides that the award must be to the lowest responsible bidder, and because the Gardener Corporation had failed to meet the specifications of the bid, even though they might very well be capable, Council had no way of knowing this since they had not indicated previous experience at such work. Councilman Rex Coons said that since the Gardener Corporation had been in business for 30 years, the fact that they have not done such work in that time seemed to indicate that something was wrong. Council then voted to award the contract to the Bechtel Corporation, with Councilman Coons qualifying his vote by saying he would like to save the city money but did not feel, since the sub-station is vitally needed, that they should take a chance on a company with no previous record of such work to indicate their ability. Mayor A. J. Schutte then told an obviously piqued Paul Gardener Jr., "Better City Delivery Service instated for Stanton By OCNS According to an announcement Congressman James B. Utt (8th dist.) city delivery service be established at Stanton by post office department, effectMay 16. It is estimated that approximate000 people residing in the area benefit from the improvement small service. However, they would only have pains, the same as everyother action the council heard report and recommendation in the city engineer which would new Sumner Place as a 60 foot street on the city map plans on development is made and street is opened from Crescent Lincoln. Truck weight ordinance was sended to permit travel on city streets under certain conditions. Report from the Pacific Board Fire Underwriters denying a request for a new survey of the of Cypress was given by the city manager. The agency stated that while improvements had been made since the last survey suffifient improvement had not been dead to warrant a change. Councilmen had agreed to pay $10,000 for the corner lot now, but it was decided it would be better to determine the price of the entire parcel and make the entire purchase at one time. Council also authorized the spending of $27,700 for more remodeling work in the present city hall structure. Also it was decided to spend $570 to purchase new desks and chairs for the building department. Mayor Lake announced that June 24 will be Garden Grove Day at the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game, when they meet the Philadelphia "Phillies." DISTRICT CHAIRMAN — It was announced today by Mrs. Floyd Boyer, Anaheim Cancer Crusade Chairman, that the city of Anaheim has been divided into four districts for the 1959 Cancer Crusade beginning April 17. Mrs. H. W. Taylor, 1813 Chalet (left), and Mrs. Phillip J. Bird, 212 E. Florence (right), have two districts as district chairmen. The other two districts are being supervised by Mrs. Peggy Mulder and Mrs. D. C. Richter. All of the women will be responsible for the effective campaign called the neighbor-to-neighbor crusade. This method is where neighbors pass one large envelope containing cancer literature and donation envelopes to other neighbors as the drive progresses. Each resident is asked to remove the literature, place a contribution in one of the small envelopes, place the contribution envelope in the large envelope and pass the package along to his neighbor.