anaheim-gazette 1958-08-07

THE EXTRA COLUMN (By Frank Hall) ED HARLOFF, Cone Chevrolet, spent a weekend at Catalina and his first and only comment was: "That island is too rich for my blood". KEITH MURDOCK, city administrator, gets a real big tip of the hat this week for having stop lights installed at LaPalma and Palm. Dangerous drivers no longer have to fight with park-going pedestrians at that corner. Thanks, Keith. HAVE DRINKING fountains gone out of style or don't we need drinks like we used to. I think it would be nice to have a public drinking fountain right there beside the Loly clock, or thereabouts. RESTAURANTS are funny institutions. Here it is 90 in the shade in Anaheim, in Sunny Southern California, and this very day chill and beans are being featured in one restaurant and not a single sign of a cold plate lunch. What is the boiling point? BY RALPH ROBEY Business Trend Leveling Out Every day more persons are becoming convinced that the business trend is in the process of leveling out. Many items are cited to support this conviction. For example: 1. Personal income. In May total personal income rose by $1.2 billion. Such income also had risen in April but the rise was solely the result of enlarged transfer payments, social security, unemployment compensation, and the life. The May increase actually included a rise of $700 million non-government wages and salaries, the first lift in the category in months. Since Congress just increased the wages and salaries of the military, post office workers, and classified employees of federal government, there is reason to believe personal income may show a further rise in coming months. 2. Production. Industrial production in May, as measured by the Federal Reserve Board index (1947-49 equiv. 100), increased one percentage point, or from 126 to 127, the first rise in this index since last September. It is notable that there was a two point rise in durable goods manufacturing. This is significant because to a marked extent, this has been a durable goods recession. During the summer month the index may decline again, depending upon whether seasonal correctives are adequate to take care of the volume of vacation and other shut-downs we shall have this year. 3. Housing starts. Private home-building activity RESTAURANTS are funny institutions. Here it is 80 in the shade in Anaheim, in Sunny Southern California, and this very day chill and beans are being featured in one restaurant and not a single sign of a cold plate lunch. What is the boiling point? Perhaps you have read used car advs where the dealers describe the cars with radio and heater and white side wall tires. In dealers talk it looks like this in the advs: w/w, r&h. And I sometimes wonder if they mean: with wheels, radiator and hood. Do you know any good reason why railroad tracks are so rough to cross? Almost every railroad crossing in Fullerton throws back seat passengers to the top of the car if crossed at more than 15 miles per hour. Here in Anaheim the East Center crossing is no feather ed. If I were a railroad crossing design engineer I'll bet I could level am. Congratulations are in order for the Anaheim Street Department. The men are resurfacing the local streets so smoothly that it makes the old bus ride like a model 1959 model. Dean's Death Car To Be On Display James Dean's death car will attract attention from teenagers and perhaps grown-ups, too, when it is displayed at the East Anaheim shopping center August 29th according to present plans made by Jerry O'Keefe, manager of an Anaheim car club. The Center will also be the focal point of a "poker run" to be made by members of car clubs in Orange county who wish to participate. The poker run will start at 1 p.m. from various points on the run and will end at the corner of Anaheim-Olive Road and Placentia Avenue. 100), increased one percentage point, or from 126 to 127, to first rise in this index since last September. It is notable, that there was a two point rise in durable goods manufacturing. This is significant because to a marked extent, this has been a durable goods recession. During the summer months the index may decline again, depending upon whether seasonal correctives are adequate to take care of the volume of vacation and other shut-downs we shall have this year. 3. Housing starts. Private home-building activity May rose on an annual basis, to above one million starts for the first time since last January. The trend of these figures is interesting. In January there were 1,020,000 starts, February the number dropped to 890,000, in March to 880,000, in April it rose to 950,000 and May it was 1,010,000. Appears, therefore, that those who have been maintaining their shall have at least a million starts in 1958 will prove correct. 4. Unemployment. In May unemployment fell by 20,000 to a total of 4.9 million. This was greater than the normal seasonal decline. The figures refer to May 15. The June figure will be higher because the large number of persons coming out of school and looking for work. As a result of the good showing for May, however, there is reason to anticipate that June figure will hold below over 6 million. Employment course has been going up. The only weak spot is in the manufacturing. That, as yet, has not begun to rise. 5. Retail sales. Consumers continue to buy at a high rate. May sales were at the April level, or about three percent above the recession low earlier in the year. If one minimates higher priced durables and automobiles, the total favorable with that of pre-recession totals. 6. Steel production. For weeks the output of steel has been increasing. At its low, production was less than half capacity. It is now close to two-thirds of capacity. The reflects and increase of orders, which in turn partly the result of low inventories, and partly in antitipation of an increase in steel prices when wages go up July. The current level of production, therefore, may not be maintained for the remainder of the year, but there is no reason to assume that output will drop to a new low. 7. Stock market. Business profits are down sharply from last year, but the stock market recently has been making new highs for 1958. Of course this is of primary importance to those owning stocks which advance, but the behavior of the market has wide psychological effects from one end of the economic system to the other. These are all items definitely supporting the view that the business trend is flattening out. There are unfavorable factors too, but that is to be expected. The unfavorable factors too, but that is to be expected. made by Jerry O'Keefe, manager of an Anaheim car club. The Center will also be the focal point of a "poker run" to be made by members of car clubs in Orange county who wish to participate. The poker run will start at 1 p.m. from various points on the run and will end at the corner of Anaheim-Olive Road and Placentia Avenue, known as the East Anaheim Center. There will be three winner trophies for the run, it was announced. The boys have also planned for a car show along with the showing of Dean's death car on August 29. Lester Ooggin, Vice President, and Red Fessenden of the All American Markets, with pals, bring in a tremendous catch of white sea bass which ran from 18 to 50 lbs. 8 oz each. They were fishing on the "We Seven" which operates out of Davey's Locker, Newport Beach. 88 YEARS OF DEVOTION TO ALL THAT ANAHEIM ORANGE COUNTY OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1901 PUBLISHED EVERYTHURSDAY Vol. LXXXVIII—Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. 11 "Proposition Is A Mirage - McDavid" If proposition 17 is approved at the November 4 general election, it will mean a multitude of new taxes for Californians, Robert E. McDavid, Southern California Member of the State Board of Equalization, declared here last night. Speaking to the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club, McDavid explained that the proposition would reduce the sales and use tax from three to two per cent, and would increase the maximum income tax rate from six to forty-six per cent. A $50 Million Deficit "This would increase income tax revenue by $150 million per year, but would reduce sales and use tax revenue more than $200 million per year, leaving a deficit of $50 million," he said, adding: "It is obvious then that new sources of revenue must be found, and the Legislature will be forced to enact new tax laws. For example, a tax could be levied on utility services, cigarettes and other tobacco products, gasoline" More Gas Coming Southern Counties and Southern California Gas Cos., announced they are entering into a long-term contract to purchase 550 million cubic feet of out-of-state gas a day to meet rising energy needs of the southland. The contract, over a minimum period of 20 years, will be signed with El Paso Natural Gas Co., with deliveries to start Jan. 1, 1960, and to be increased in stages until the entire amount is reached on Jan. 1, 1964. Judge Owens Talks To Brea Rofarians BREA — Judge Claude Owens, of the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court, claimed traffic violators are only "buying violations" when they shell out a few dollars to pay fines by mail or at the traffic court. He told 50 members and guests of the Brea Rotary Club that "violations cause accidents." Merely paying a fine often does not cause a driver to curb further violations — "violations which require actual data and availability of funds to entitlements for future payments." Magnolia District Awarded $27,500 According to an announcement by Congressman James E. (R-28th Dist.) the Magnolia district school district has awarded the sum of $27,515, school operating funds, put to Public Law 874. Schools which are heavily dened by the impact of F installations in their area eligible for financial assistance under this Public Law. The amount certified forment is determined from the active entitlement for the year computed on the basic information and estimates taken in the application. Total entitlement for the District for fiscal year 1953 been set at $36,687.74 of the above amount has been filed for immediate payment. Ditional payments will be sent to such adjustments as may required by actual data and availability of funds in lation to entitlements for future payments. This would increase income tax revenue by $150 million per year, but would reduce sales and use tax revenue more than $200 million per year, leaving a deficit of $50 million," he said, adding: "It is obvious then that new sources of revenue must be found, and the Legislature will be forced to enact new tax laws. For example, a tax could be levied on utility services, cigarettes and other tobacco products, gasoline and food for home consumption." He pointed out that the combination of income taxes and sales and use taxes provides more than 95 per cent of the state's support of the public school system. "This means that expenditures for education will have to be curtailed, as will expenditures for health, welfare and other services, unless new taxes are imposed. This makes proposition 17 a mirage. It is against the best interest of the people," he warned. If Proposition 17 becomes law and is frozen into the Constitution, it will result in a boomerang against the innocent people who have been deceived by false propaganda that it will reduce their taxes, McDavid told the Rotarians. "No one can foresee, with any degree of accuracy, the changing pattern of our economy, and that is why we must keep our revenue and expenditure laws flexible and controllable," he concluded. BPW Club Women In Program Session On Saturday, August 2nd, as part of the California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc., program session dinner and trial was held at Disneyland Hotel, with 265 present. The program session was held in response to subpoenaes issued to officers, chairmen and club members of BPWC to hear the case of "Membership vs Administration and Programing," before her Honor, Judge Dorothy Peart, presiding in the Sea Room. Attorneys in the case were, for plaintiff, Julia Arri, Membership Chairman, Sierra Mar; and for defendant, Cravens Douglas, State Program Coordinator Chairman. The action was brought primarily for each 10 miles. BREA — Judge Claude Owens, of the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court, claimed traffic violators are only "buying violations" when they shell out a few dollars to pay fines by mail or at the traffic court. He told 50 members and guests of the Brea Rotary Club that "violations cause accidents." Merely paying a fine often does not cause a driver to curb further violations — "violations which could result in death, injury, and property damage." Judge Owens described the efforts of the Anaheim-Fullerton Municipal Court to decrease violations by offering traffic films, lectures, traffic instruction, and examinations to traffic violators. The Invisible Passenger The court "credits" traffic offenders $5 on their fines if they will view the motion picture "The Invisible Passenger," which forcefully shows that a human body is no match for an automobile. The film, shown to the Rotarians, dramatically illustrates that when a person is driving a car he is "only a few inches and a fraction of a second from death—the invisible passenger." Judge Owens believes the court's efforts are resulting in success in curbing violations. "We all must help to cut the traffic accident toll," he stated. "More than 40,000 persons annually lose their lives in automobile accidents in the United States," he pointed out. "The traffic mortality figures dwarf the nation's losses in war," the judge declared. "Each of us is a traffic violator at one time or another," he said. "Driving becomes a subconscious thing with us; we often don't think about it. But, it takes only a second to hit that child. And, believe me, people have stated, tragically, in court that they wish they were dead instead of the other person killed in the accident." One Car Length For Each 10 Miles A minimum of one car length information and estimates tained in the application. total entitlement for the District for fiscal year 1953 been set at $36,687.74 of the above amount has been fled for immediate payment ditional payments will be set to such adjustments as may required by actual data and the availability of funds in lation to entitlements for final assistance. One Car Length For Each 10 Miles A minimum of one car length for each ten miles of speed is a good rule of thumb to use when following another car in traffic says the California Highway Patrol. "Drivers who follow this rule, allowing additional extra distance on wet or slippery surface, will find it easier to avoid rear-end collisions with the car ahead," stated Sgt. J. W. Holcomb of the Patrol's Anaheim area office. "Last year in California, drivers following too closely were involved in 5,083 injury and fatal accidents." "Following another vehicle too closely creates serious problems when the car ahead is stopped quickly in an emergency," Sgt. Holcomb said. "A child darting out into the highway, a dog wandering across the road, a third car cutting in, all set up situations frequently calling for quick stops." "Afertness, adequate stopping distance between your car and the one ahead, and good brakes are essential to safety in such situations," he concluded. Over 1,200 miles of the Alaska highway from the U.S. to Fairbanks is gavel. Since the end of World War II the United States Army has increased the technical school programs available to recruits to about 150. TO ALL THAT ORANGE COUNTY'S OLDEST NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHED IN 1870 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY IS GOOD IN ANAHEIM GAZETTE Thursday, August 7, 1958—No. 10 Magnolia District Awarded $27,517 According to an announcement Congressman James B. Utt (28th Dist.) the Magnolia Elementary School District has been awarded the sum of $27,515.00 for school operating funds, pursuant Public Law 874. Schools which are heavily burdened by the impact of Federal installations in their area are eligible for financial assistance for this Public Law. The amount certified for payment is determined from the tentative entitlement for the fiscal year computed on the basis of formation and estimates conned in the application. The final entitlement for the School District for fiscal year 1958 has been set at $36,687.74 of which above amount has been certified for immediate payment. Additional payments will be subject such adjustments as may be required by actual data and by availability of funds in response to entitlements for finance. Continue Talk For County Youth Band The organization to sponsor and assist the Orange County youth band, under the leadership and direction of Vesey Walkerer, was furthered last Monday evening when a small delegation of interested members of clubs and civic organizations from Anaheim, Fullerton and Buena Park met at the Optimist Club to discuss the formation of a governing body. 80 Band Members The Youth Band, organized about four months, now has a total membership of about 80 young musicians who are furthering their musical education under a leader who is known over the entire world for his band leadership. Mr. Walker has won many national awards as well as several international awards for bands he has organized and trained. The young musicians perform exceptionally well for the short length of time they have been working and the enthusiasm they have in their work promises an organization to sponsor. Husband-Wives To Enjoy Volley Ball Garden Grove Department of Recreation and Parks today announced the opening of the new program specifically designed as a co-recreational adult activity. The program is called husband-wife volley ball and will be conducted on the grass volleyball courts at Euclid Park, Euclid Avenue at Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove. Gene Rotsch, Director of Recreation and Parks for the City of Garden Grove, said that a great response for low skilled "play for fun" activities ran high on the results of the recent survey; thus the beginning of this activity. George Downing, senior recreation leader on the area, will be in charge of the activity. All adult couples in the city of Garden Grove are invited to participate in this free activity offered by the local Recreation and Parks Department. This volleyball program will be held each Tuesday evening between the Anst Jahr Has 25 Years of Service Anst Jahr, 744 Citron Street, Aheim, celebrates his 25th anniversary with Bank of America today, August 8. Anst is officer in charge of sonnel and interior operations of the bank's Anaheim branch. Began his career in 1923 in home town, Danzig, Germany, where he worked for the British De Corporation's Danzig branch. He came to the United States in 1926 and joined Bank of America's Anaheim branch in 1933. Starting as a bookkeeper continuing on to commercialer and note work, he was appointed to officer rank there in 1935 with his promotion to Assist-Cashier, and was named Options Officer five years ago. Among his civic activities in Aheim, Jahr is past treasurer of a charter member of the change Club. Another meeting will be held in the near future at which time an effort will be made to get out a large number of organization representatives so the final plans may be completed. The Youth Band will be made up of youngsters of the entire county, age 9 to 18. Mr. Walker plans a total of 100 young musicians. A group of citizens is needed to work out the many phases of sponsorship for the various activities in which the band will engage. If every organization in the county would lend a little assistance, this project could become a tremendous success, thus helping a youngster "build character through music" and give each band member a goal for which to strive through music participation. The only remaining band of Tule Elk in captivity are at the Tule Elk Reserve Stgate Park in Kern County, 26 miles southwest of Bakersfield. More than 200 different body colors were used on the 1958 automobiles. Fishing Is Good Davey's Locker reports ocean fishing from Newport Harbor the best in years. The yellowtail, white sea bass, barracuda and bonito are all big fish and real fighters. Recently with a light load of passengers on the five boats that were out netted everyone of the 107 passengers heavy sacks of these five fish which totaled 675 barracuda, 234 bonito, 37 yellowtail, 48 white sea bass, 36 calico bull bass and four miscellaneous. There has not been a time in many years when the fishing has been so good. The albacore and blue fin tuna may arrive any day now. What more can the sportsman ask for than the type of fishing now afforded off the Orange County Coast? Old Beckham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred R. Beckham of Anaheim, was a winner at the Santa Barbara National Horse Show held there recently. She competed for three days against eighteen-year-olds and younger. Vicki is 10 years old. She holds the 1957 California State Championship equitation horsemanship and currently ranks second for 1958 in Class "A" National Horse Shows California State Circuits.