anaheim-gazette 1953-02-26

Anaheim Gazette THURSDAY MORNING, FEB. 26, 1953 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA Assemblymen Write Reasons for Freedom of Information into Bill SACRAMENTO (CNS) — A couple of paragraphs out of Assembly Bill 339, the "Freedom of Information" measure sponsored by Assemblyman Ralph Brown of Stanislaus county, and 13 other members of the house, state the problem faced by the people of California in a few words. The bill says: "In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares that the public commissions, boards Marine Reserves To Attack Beach In Mock Battle Members of the 52nd special infantry company of Seal Beach and other units of the marine corps reserve will conduct an amphibious assault on the beaches of the ammunition and net depot on Sunday, March 15 of this year. Capt. J. R. Fisher, inspector-instrutor of the unit, announced that this landing will be as close to the real thing as safety precautions will allow. There will be simulated beach bombardment, flamethrowers, grenades, blank cartridges will be used and the landing will be opposed by aggressor forces which will be made up from members of the marine guard platoon of the ammunition and net depot. The landing will also include a platoon from the 21st special infantry company, USMCR of Compton, Calif., and communication teams from the Fifth signal company, USMCR of Long Beach. Capt. Fisher stated that civilian guests will not be admitted and councils and the other public agencies in this state exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business. It is the intent of the law that their actions be taken openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly. "The people of this State do not yield their sovereignty to agencies which serve them. The people in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know, and what is not good for them to know. The people insist on remaining informed so that they may retain control over the instruments they have created." The proposed measure is specific in requiring that the legislative bodies of local agencies, and these include governing bodies of cities, counties, school districts and special districts, provide for the time and place of regular meetings. It specifies that an adjourned meeting is a regular meeting for all purposes. As to special meetings, the bill permits calling such a session provided there is a 24-hour notice given members of the board, and also to the newspapers within the jurisdiction of the district. Business of special meetings is limited to the purposes for which they are called. The Brown measure specifically prohibits a "private meeting or executive session" of the legislative body of a local agency, except to consider charges brought against a public officer, or the employment of a public officer. It may also go into executive session during examination of witnesses. Two other bills, which merely specify that public meetings 27 Per Cent Hike In Unemployment Claims Reported SACRAMENTO (CNS)—An increase of 27 per cent in the filing of new claims marked unemployment insurance activities in California for the week ending Feb. 5, the state department of employment reported today. The total number of claims also increased two per cent to 158,453 during the week, employment officials said. In the Santa Ana office, 361 new claims were received, compared with 251 the week before. The office registered a total of 1897 claims, and paid 1328. Throughout the state, unemployed persons filing their first claims numbered 29,061. The number of claims paid during the week decreased from 115,117 the previous week to 113,213. Obviously, there is much to be desired in the measures. They carry no penalties, nor do they apply to public records. They do not refer to meetings conducted by the various agencies of the State of California. There is possibility the Brown measure may be amended to at least carry some penalty other than the understood misfeasance in office which applies to public officials who do not carry out provisions of the law. Also there is a remote possibility that some reference to public records may be included. But in any event, adoption of the Brown measure as it stands will mark passage of a milestone in the fight for freedom of information in California. It will serve notice to all and sundry city councils, school districts, water districts, boards of supervisors and others that the people intend to know what transpires at public meetings, and that the people are not interested in having their business conducted behind closed doors. TODAY'S CROSS-WORD PUZZLE Alma Meadows Dies Following Extended Illness Alma J. Meadows, 77, a native of Belleville, Ontario, Canada, came to Anaheim eight months ago and who with her husband established their home at 5 Helena st., died in the home day afternoon after an extended illness. She leaves to mourn her ing her husband, Freeman Meadows; one daughter. 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Chartres, Bill W. public relations man for the club of Southern California will present the film and mentary. Ed Wisser will be chairman of the evening. At the March 5 Ladies' meeting, the Optimists will stall newly-elected President is C. Larson, First Veep Lichtenwalter, and Second Harold Thomas. TO BE FINISHED SATURDAY — Fleetwood Trailer Coach co., makers of prefabricated trailers, take over their new building this week end. Moving from less suitable quarters. The first of three buildings, it measures 100 ft. by 100 ft. In the near future, a 50 by 100 ft. building and a 100 by 300 ft. building will also be constructed in the same area. (Gazette photo) Santa Ana New Bond Although the $7,765,000 bond money voted June has not been entirely spent, the schools have gained 12 classrooms from the three building program, these rooms are already run with pupils, and another Kirkwood Asks Early Filing on Income Tax For Taxpayers in the Los Angeles area are asked by Robert Wood, chairman of the tax board, to file state returns early. Kirkwood the state income tax office State building, First and way, Los Angeles will be every day from 8:15 a.m. to and on Saturdays starting 14, to advise and assist in the preparation of state returns without any Saturday hours will be to 5 p.m. on March 14 at 11, 8:15 a.m. to 12 noon or 21, March 28 and April 4. Single persons with net of $2000 or more and marrials with combined net of $3500 or more are required file state returns. A CITIZEN AFTER 30 YEARS MANILA (P)—A statelessian recently took his own Filipino citizen—after 3 residence in the Islands Peter Rogulsky, a White who fled his homeland after the Communist revolt is now manager of a transportation company and is presiding a Lions club group. VACUUM CLEANER HOME—Makers of the Compact vacuum cleaner, Interstate Electrical Engineers, spent over $270,000 on the new Anaheim branch plant, which will be finished around April 15. One hundred people will be employed at the plant, which covers 45,000 sq. ft. in area. (Gazette photo) "AIR LINE" Toll Highway Between A and San Francisco Proposed SACRAMENTO (GNS)—Amendments which would make possible construction of an "air line" toll highway between California's two major metropolitan areas were being prepared today for presentation to the legislature the near future. Assemblyman Glenn E. Coolidge Santa Cruz said he will offer amendments to his bill, which is for a California State Toll Highway Authority, with such a highway in mind. The highway, running between the bay area and Los Angeles, would be among other state toll roads financed by bond issues and laid off with toll revenues, as proposed in the proposal. The bill specifically asks for a study of toll systems throughout the country by joint legislative, state and private interests, to be completed before the 1955 session of the legislature. The Toll Authority, according to Coolidge, would be similar to the existing California Toll Bridge Authority, and would administer such a program. Coolidge declared toll roads offered "practical solutions" to some of the highway problems facing the state. "We are told on one hand that California is to be the heaviest populated state in the nation, that we can expect the present five and a half million registered cars to expand to seven or eight million, and that we must have more and better roads," said Coolidge. But among legislators, he said, there appears to be no solution forthcoming along lines of Governor Warren's proposed "mainline" arterial highway system. He added he is not sure just what the governor wants. ALMA MEADOWS FIES FOLLOWING EXTENDED ILLNESS Alma J. Meadows, 77, a native Belleville, Ontario, Can., who lives to Anaheim eight months ago and who with her husband published their home at 530 S.ena st., died in the home Tuesday afternoon after an extended illness. He leaves to mourn her passher husband, Freeman R. Woods; one daughter, Mrs. Nicole N. Collier. You will SAVE MONEY, TIME and GAS by coming to MERCURIO'S, FIRST! STOP TOUR OF OUR STORE will convince you that our Stock is COMPLETE our PRICES ARE HARD TO BEAT! 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Kirkwood advises the state income tax office at 206 State building, First, and Broadway, Los Angeles will be open every day from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays starting March 14, to advise and assist taxpayers in the preparation of their state returns without any charge. Saturday hours will be 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 14 and April 11, 8:15 a.m. to 12 noon on March 21, March 28 and April 4. Single persons with net incomes of $2000 or more and married persons with combined net incomes of $3500 or more are required to file state returns. A CITIZEN AFTER 30 YEARS MANILA (PA)—A stateless Russian recently took his oath as a Filipino citizen—after 30 years’ residence in the islands. He is Peter Rogulsky, a White Russian who fled his homeland shortly after the Communist revolt. He is now manager of a transportation company and is president of a Lions club group. Ta Ana bond issue is being considered it was disclosed late yesterday. The board of education received three petitions from groups of parents in the Diamond, Hoover and Washington elementary districts, urging a bond election as early as possible to relieve the crowded school conditions next term. Both Hoover and Washington schools face half-day schedules next term, although Washington is a grand new school and Hoover is now getting four new classrooms under the 1950 bond issue, officials said. Similar conditions will exist in several other elementary schools and the junior high schools. Either one large new junior-high school or two smaller ones must be built to accommodate the overflow from Willard and Lathrop junior highs, and several more new school sites must be obtained for new buildings, officials stated. The last contracts committing the last of the 1950 bond money covered additions to Hoover, Franklin and Edison schools, which are still under construction. Pelitions filed with the board of education yesterday were headed by Mrs. W. J. Planchon of Diamond school district, Mrs. Harry Dever of Hoover district, and Mrs. John Robinson of Washington district. The petitions asked for more classrooms and other facilities in both the elementary and secondary districts. The 1950 bond issue provided 91 new classrooms and made nine others available. Twelve Admitted To Kwikset Club The names of 12 Kwiksters have been added to the service club rolls at Kwikset Locks, Inc., it was announced today by Adolf Schoeppe, president. Service pins are awarded for five years' employment and for three years' employment at the Anaheim lockset manufacturing firm. New five year members of the Kwikset Service club are: Kenneth J. Gray, polishing department; 117 N. Santa Fe, Anaheim; Bud Parker, foreman of final assembly; 207 E. Narda, Anaheim; Elwood W. Henry, accountant and office manager; 8111 S. Monterey, Anaheim; Gus A. Nygren, maintenance; South Gate; William H. Porter, polishing; 7861 West Anaheim, and Charles Altamos; 220 N. 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