anaheim-gazette 1955-12-08

General Motors Dealers Offered Longer Contracts General Motors automobile dealers today were offered franchise agreements of five-year terms supplanting the traditional one-year contracts. President Harlow H. Curtice or General Motors read the following statement at the opening of today's session of the Senate Judiciary Anti-trust and Monopoly sub-committee. "During our discussions here on Friday I made the statement to you and the committee that the relationships between General Motors and the vast majority of its 17,000 dealers are on a very high level. I also said that the contract with our dealers has had long experience and that it has proved to be very satisfactory, agreement both for our dealers and for General Motors. At the same time I advised this committee that if the agreement with our dealers can be improved, we will improve it as we can find ways of improving it, just as we have over a long period of years." In the past the public has not been particularly concerned with this matter and hence has had little or no information on the subject. Within the last few days, the public has been grossly mis-informed by widespread publicity given to misleading statements made by witnesses including the few complaining dealers who have appeared before this committee. "Because of the public misunderstanding and the possible damage to General Motors goodwill, which in turn affects its hundreds of thousands of employees, its dealers, its suppliers and its stockholders, I feel impelled to do what I have not considered necessary heretofore — namely, to formalize a continuing long term relationship with our dealers, which for all practical purposes has been in effect in General Motors for many years. "Accordingly, today, I am sending the following telegram to the General Motors car and truck dealers. "This is to advise you that the current selling agreements with General Motors which became effective Nov. 1, 1955, will, if agreeable to you, be extended to expire Oct. 31, 1960. This offer would extend the term of the agreement from one year to five years. If accepted, the amendment to accomplish this will be submitted to you by the division with which you have a selling agreement." "This will mean, in effect, that our dealers now can have a five-year agreement with General Motors. On the other hand, any General Motors dealers can still terminate this five-year agreement at any time on 30 days' notice if he chooses to do so." EDITORIAL IMPORTANT DOT it forecasts your family’s future! Your future dependent on a dot? Fantastic—but true. And here’s why. Say you want to help your child through college. First thing you look for is this dot—your savings dot. Suppose you find it between 22 and 75—like this: $22.75 That spells “no college.” It also spells no money saved for family emergencies, retirement, vacations—anything. $227.50 would be better. And $2275.00 would be great. That’s why we say the more you can pile up on the left side of your savings dot, the brighter your family’s future. And the quickest, easiest way to do it is the Payroll Savings Plan. IT'S AUTOMATIC! IT PAYS YOU MONEY! Once you sign for Payroll Savings at your company’s pay office, the rest is done for you. Each payday the amount you signed for is saved out of your pay before you get it—automatically. And as it’s saved—your money’s invested, for you. You’re constantly acquiring U.S. Series E Savings Bonds—investments that make your money really grow. Sign for just $7.50 a week and in five years you’ll have $2,063! In 9 years, 8 months, you’ll have $4,277! And at full maturity (19 years, 8 months), you’ll be worth $10,313! DON’T DELAY—START TODAY! Why not sign up for Payroll Savings right away? Or if you’re self-employed, start investing regularly in U.S. Savings Bonds where you bank. 227.50 would be better. And 2275.00 would be great. That's why we say the more you can pile up on the left side of your savings dot, the brighter your family's future. And the quickest, easiest way to do it is the Payroll Savings Plan. DON'T DELAY—START TODAY! Why not sign up for Payroll Savings right away? Or if you're self-employed, start investing regularly in U.S. Savings Bonds where you bank. Safe as America—Buy U.S. Savings Bonds for a merry Christmas... give ELECTRIC gifts There is something electrical just right for everyone on your list. See your dealer now. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMP Anaheim Man elected to Pure Gold Board George Vandenberg, of Anaheim has been elected to serve the 1955-56 board of directors for Gold, according to a reannouncement. Selected officers are: Glenn A. Ames, La Habra, president; W. Merchant, Woodlake, vice-president; John M. Van Horn, Red-secretary; and L. Roy Hand-Redlands, assistant secretary. Addition to Vandenberg, Pure elected the following to on the 1955-56 board of directors: W. R. Bailard, Ventura; E. Blodget, Fillmore; A. R. McNesen, Chula Vista; Harry Park, Phoenix, Arizona; Kent Shah, Orange Cove; Russell J. Upland; Glenn A. Harris, Sabra; Guy R. McComb, Jr., Barbara; W. B. Merchant, Lake; C. T. Norwood, Bryn; Emmett Osbun, Wedlands; Nice E. Rohrs, Orange; Carl Nelson, Ventura; A. R. Schultz, Redlands; Jack Singer, Laurel; Virgil Tyler, Ventura; and Winther, Lindsay. INSE ISSUED Anaheim couple, Klaus Bru-Tweleit and Olga Mittman, of 726 N. Zeyn St., have obdied a marriage license. Southland Energy Needs Growing When an additional supply of 177,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas a day—with an energy equivalent of more than three Hoover Dams—becomes merely "a drop in the bucket" you have an idea of the tremendous energy needs of the growing Southland population. Such is exactly the case following Federal Power Commission approval for delivery of an additional 177,013,000 cubic feet of gas a day to Southern Counties and Southern California gas companies from Texas and Oklahoma producing fields. The gas will be delivered in stages, with the final 25,000,000 cubic feet due in January, 1959, according to present plans. At that time out-of-state delivery will be more than 890,000,000 cubic feet a day, Justin M. Kennedy, division manager of the gas company, said here today. "But we are continuing to look for additional supplies to satisfy the long term needs of our consumers here," Kennedy said. According to present plans, Kennedy reported, the first 50,000,000 cubic feet of gas a day of the just approved additional supply will be taken through the existing California-Texas, "Biggest Inch" pipeline at Blythe through 1958. By that time—and pending approval by the California Public Utilities Commission—work will have been completed on a 236-mile 30-inch pipeline which the two gas companies will build from Newhall to Topock to take delivery of the gas from El Paso Nat'l. Chevrolet Completes 34th Millionth Car The Chevrolet Motor Division today announced the completion of its 34 millionth vehicle. The milestone model was produced at Baltimore, one of the 11 assembly plants operated by the company. Special significance was attached to the event, because for the second time Chevrolet passed three million-auto markers in a on June 29 and the 34 millionth vehicle on Dec. 2. Domestic Canadian passenger cars are included in the total. "Production figures reveal unusual situation that probes will never be matched by a manufacturer in the heavy goods industry," the announcement pointed out. "This is that the elap time of five months and four or between No. 32 and 33 million exactly the same as between..." County Receives Highway Tax Fund Robert C. Kirkwood, State Controller, today-advised that Orange county's share of the $6,125,221 November apportionment of highway users taxes distributed to counties is $144,134.03. Of the $26,295,953 in highway users taxes collected in October and apportioned in November, the State Highway Fund for Cities received $2,421,111; the State Highway Fund for Highways $17,749,621, and the counties $6,125,221. Kirkwood said that the November apportionment represented an increase of $1,166,998 over October, and was $2,904,233 over the apportionment for the same period last year. Gasoline taxes accounted for $23,242,666, Use (Diesel) Fuel taxes $1,388,378, transfer from the Motor Vehicle Transportation Tax Fund $1,664,644 and Miscellaneous $265 of the total apportionment. From gross gasoline tax collections of $25,015,434, deductions were made for refunds to non-highway users of $1,573,100, administrative expenses of $56,747, and aviation fuel taxes of $142,921, in arriving at the net amount for distribution. October refunds were $37,764 under those made in September. DAUGHTER BORN Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Becker, 11341 Mabel Ave. have announced the birth of a 7 lb. 15 oz. girl in Fullerton Cottage hospital on November 30. Chevrolet Completes 34th Millionth Car The Chevrolet Motor Division today announced the completion of its 34 millionth vehicle. The milestone model was produced at Baltimore, one of the 11 assembly plants operated by the company. Special significance was attached to the event, because for the second time Chevrolet passed three million-auto markers in a single year. The achievement was first registered in 1950. The company statement reported the 32 millionth Chevrolet was built Jan. 25 of this year, the 33 on June 29 and the 34 millionth vehicle on Dec. 2. Domestic Canadian passenger cars trucks are included in the total. "Production figures reveal unusual situation that probably will never be matched by a manufacturer in the heavy goods dustry," the announcement pointed out. "This is that the elapse time of five months and four or between No. 32 and 33 million exactly the same as between No. 33 and 34." A ceremony signalling the millionth vehicle featured a luncheon attended by top city state officials and Baltimore local officials. IT'S practically no effort at all for a sprinter to It's a breeze for a weight-lifter to pick up a child. And so it is with the 1956 Buicks in cruising—for t are the mightiest powered Buicks yet built. Take the '56 Buick Century pictured here. It's almost a loaf for this beauty to cruise a superb way at a legal 50 mph. At that point it's using less 10% of its pedal-to-the-floor power. And that's just the reason for the record-high p and compression ratio in your big 322-cubic-inch engine. You and your engine can take it easy so n of the time. You have no qualms about the response at your mand. Your power plant has no need to breathe h so it saves gas, stays young, lasts longer. So when you take the wheel of a '56 Buick, you ta easy, and still lead the parade. You know you can call out the reserves with a t of your toe. And you find you silk through a whole day's dr Get 4-Season Comfort in your new Buick with FRIGIDAIRE CONDITIONING—now at a new low price "Drive from Factory Save up to $190.00 See Your BUICK Dealer" STEFFY B 410 S. LOS ANGELES NEWS WITH NEW NINE-SEATER baseball team from Flint, Mich., climbed into the accommodated new car and found plenty of room left behind the third seat for equipment. This is one of six bins, a girls' Chevrolet station wagons. JUNE 29 and the 34 millionth mile on Dec. 2. Domestic and civilian passenger cars and trucks are included in the total. Production figures reveal an unusual situation that probably never be matched by a manururer in the heavy goods inventory," the announcement point-out. "This is that the elapsed of five months and four days seen No. 32 and 33 million is truly the same as between No. NEW PRESIDENT NAMED Mrs. Gordon Shaw has been named president of the newly formed Y-Wives. She is to be assisted by Mrs. John Peters, Mrs. Ted Pietrok and Mrs. Jerry Lentz. LICENSE TO WED License to wed has been issued Robert J. Odermatt of 5201 Orange Ave. and Vevah G. Bodkins of Cypress. BIRTHS To Mr. and Mrs. Isaac M. Sexton, 304 E. Adele St., a 6 lb. 10 oz. girl in St. Joseph hospital on Nov. 29. To Mr. and Mrs. Burr Williams, 1712 Anaheim-Olive Rd., a 6 lb. 4 oz. girl in St. Joseph hospital on Nov. 29. To Mr. and Mrs. Britt Gray, 705 S. Pine St., a 5 lb. girl in St. Joseph hospital on Nov. 29. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Winter, 1908 Redwood Ave., a 7 lb. 10½ oz. boy in St. Joseph hospital on Nov. 29. To Mr. and Mrs. David Carey, 906 Wichita St., a 6 lb. 12 oz. daughter in Fullerton Cottage hospital on Dec. 1. To Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rogers, 9612 Gilbert St., a 6 lb. 13 oz. son in St. Joseph hospital on Dec. 1. To Mr. and Mrs. Alex Alvarez, 7762 St. Gertrude St., a 6 lb. 2 oz. boy in Santa Ana Community hospital on Dec. 2. To Mr. and Mrs. Victor J. Brandenwine, 9472 Joyzelle St., a 7 lb. 2 oz. son in St. Joseph hospital on Dec. 2. BETTY BENSON NAME SETATE TREASURER OF F.H.A. GROP Betty Benson, senior student at Anaheim Union High school, has been elected state treasurer of Future Homemakers of America and will administer finances of a membership of 9000. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cole of Cypress. MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED June 29 and the 34 millionth lease on Dec. 2. Domestic and Indian passenger cars and cars are included in the total. Production figures reveal an actual situation that probably never be matched by a manuer in the heavy goods intry," the announcement pointout. "This is that the elapsed of five months and four days seen No. 32 and 33 million is justly the same as between No. and 34." NEW PRESIDENT NAMED Mrs. Gordon Shaw has been named president of the newly formed Y-Wives. She is to be assisted by Mrs. John Peters, Mrs. Ted Pietrok and Mrs. Jerry Lentz. LICENSE TO WED License to wed has been issued Robert J. Odermatt of 5201 Orange Ave. and Vevah G. Bodkins of Cypress. ness men. The milestone car was purchased by Chevrolet dealers of Greater Baltimore and contributed to the city's March of Dimes campaign. BETTY BENSON NAME SETATE TREASURER OF F.H.A. GROP Betty Benson, senior student at Anaheim Union High school, has been elected state treasurer of Future Homemakers of America and will administer finances of a membership of 9000. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Cole of Cypress. MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED "A marriage license has been issued to Frances Alvin Higginson of Pollock Pines and Betty Lorraine Reese of 889 Avocado St. Anaheim. 50- it's using less than 10% of its power Buick's 1956 power-packed Chevrolet hardtop—the 2-door Riviera, Model 66R (at top), and the 4-door Riviera, Model 63. with the flowing ease of today's new Variable Pitch Dynaflow.* For not only does this advanced new Dynaflow give you stepped-up gas mileage and brilliant new getaway response at only part throttle. Not only does it permit you to switch the pitch for full-power safety-surge take-off. at all for a sprinter to walk. lifter to pick up a child. Buicks in cruising—for these and Buicks yet built. curry pictured here. beauty to cruise a superhight that point it's using less than door power. on for the record-high power in your big 322-cubic-inch V8 engine can take it easy so much out the response at your comhas no need to breathe hard— ing, lasts longer. heel of a '56 Buick, you take it parade. out the reserves with a touch through a whole day's driving comfort in your new Buick ONING—now at a new low price with the flowing ease of today's new Variable Pitch Dynaflow.* For not only does this advanced new Dynaflow give you stepped-up gas mileage and brilliant new getaway response at only part throttle. Not only does it permit you to switch the pitch for full-power safety-surge take-off. It also gives you absolute smoothness in acceleration and deceleration like you get in no other car in the world. Drop in on us this week for a sampling of the best performance yet—and for a firsthand look at what else goes with the best Buick yet. *New Advanced Variable Pitch Dynaflow is the only Dynaflow Buick builds today. It is standard on Roadmaster, Super and Century—optional at modest extra cost on the Special. It's the '56 BuickBest Buick yet WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM EFFY BUICK COMPANY LOS ANGELES ST., ANAHEIM KE 3-1341