anaheim-gazette 1959-08-13

Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII Summer Skiing for Anaheim Y THEY'RE WAY OUT — Lifted 1,300 vertical feet from 6,500 to 7,800 ft. Tom Martin and Margot Wright of Anaheim prepare for their summer ski ride in straw at an outing sponsored recently by the City Recreation Department. They were part of a group of Anaheim youngsters making the trip. HOW IT'S DONE — It takes balance the summer months youngsters took their recent outing sponsors and Park Department. Little ... Notes by Bill McCance (Editor) WHO'S HIDING WHAT?—The city's decision to bypass public hearing on its record $10.5 million budget for the next fiscal year has resulted in some interesting discussion the past week. The inference is councilmen through a method yet to be described, are secretly, and behind closed doors, conducting an important part of city business. This all came about, it appears, because councilmen maintained the same tax rate of $1.10 per $100 of assessed valuation, but approved without discussion the $10.5 million which will be spent the coming year. On top of this, councilmen without much public discussion approved a resolution adopting water and sanitation hikes along with salary increases for city employees. In every instance newspapers carried the recommendations and the council's intent several weeks prior to any official action. Developers Face New Sign Policy It's going to be tougher for real estate men to erect directional signs to new housing developments here. City councilmen have voiced intent for adoption of an ordinance will turn the matter of directional signs entirely over to the City Building Department. Currently, a builder must appear before the council for directional sign permission. In the future it cost $25 for inspection fee for each sign along with another $25 for a sign per mit. Front Yard Swimming May Initiate N Front yard swimming poised the city of Anaheim may be a common sight following a parent change of heart or matter by city councilmen. Councilmen, who once the request of Donald F., for permission to construct pool in his front yard at 81 dena, reversed themselves day night. Still objecting to the pro Councilman Robert Border contends granting of the Superintendent Gives Views Can Schools Avoid (Ed. Note—Last week's article in the Anaheim Gazette on Sex Education in Anaheim. Union High School has caused a great deal of discussion. Toping the list are comments from District Supt. Paul Cook who has taken issue with the Gazette article on mixed-health education classes scheduled to begin this fall for all 10th graders. Cook took definite issue with the story given the Gazette by Lowell Jones... curriculum director, that the new mixed "Health and Safety" course will not shy away from sex eductation questions. This article contains some views and answers to questions on sex education given by Cook to the Gazette this week. An informal discussion by the board of trustees took place Friday night at the regular meeting as a re- $85,000 for New City School Site Anaheim City School District has approved $85,000 as the purchase price for a new 10-acre school site on the west side of Sunkist St. at a point about 660 feet south of Wagner. The 10-acre site is owned by Albert C. Miller, Madeline C. Miller and Marion A. Cregg. In a business session Tuesday night the board also agreed to open bids at 9 a.m. Aug. 29 for television stands for sets being purchased by the district for its new closed circuit television program scheduled to begin this fall. Need is for 175 stands. The item was not a specification in the contract awarded Hallamore Electronics of Anaheim for putting in the new system. School has caused a great deal of discussion. Toping the list are comments from District Supt. Paul Cook who has taken issue with the Gazette article on mixed-health education classes scheduled to begin this fall for all 10th graders. Cook took definite issue with the story given the Gazette by Lowell Jones, curriculum director, that the new mixed "Health and Safety" course will not shy away from sex education questions. This article contains some views and answers to questions on sex education given by Cook to the Gazette this week. An informal discussion by the board of trustees took place Friday night at the regular meeting as a result of the Gazette article. Despite denial that sex education will become part of a "mixed-group" health and safety course at Anaheim High School this fall, Supt. Paul Cooks amits the subject of sex cannot be entirely ignored in the local high school campus. But Cook is fast to add that "sex education" will not be taught as a unit or course if the school board gives final approval to the new health and safety course for the fall term. Cook says a pilot health and safety course for group of boys and girls is being held during the summer school session. The final course outline for the new program this fall still needs adoption by the board of education," he declares. He savs discussion of sex should be confined only to physical education classes where the group is not of both sexes. At present girls are the only ones in the high school district receiving these courses. Subject matter covered in the course is devoted mainly to personal hygiene. FUNCTION OF HOME Cook also is strong to point out that he believes that "sex education" is a function of the home. "We must fill in some gaps, but we cannot assume a responsibility which is one for parents," stresses. Cook admits that discussion of sex does arise in senior problem's classes. He says the course is not designed for sex education but to help the high school senior find methods of adjusting in a complex society. For these students there are pamphlets and online reading on sex. One of the most up-to-date pamphlets is a adjustment booklet offered by Science Research Associates, entitled, "Understanding Sex." ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA 11 LE anaheim Youngsters City Council Holding Closure City Felony Rate Continues Rise For Past Month The city's felony crime rate continued its increase during the month of July, showing an overall rise of 19 per cent for the first seven months of 1959. Total felony offenses reported to date this year are 909 compared to 764 for the same period in 1958. During the month of July there were 121 felony offenses as compared to 116 in July of 1958. City Attor Sessions Ke City councilmen will sessions outside their rossibility the "workshia's Brown act. City Manager Keith council has been advised by Attorney Preston Turner that information" sessions do not the intent of the Brown Act has be interpreted in many cities to that when three or more men get together at a meeting the session should be public. HOW IT'S DONE — Peggy Shepard of Anaheim shows it takes balance and skill to ski on straw during the summer months at Mt. Baldy. Peggy and other youngsters took their turn on the big mountain during a recent outing sponsored by the Anaheim Recreation and Park Department. Front Yard Swimming Pool Approval May Initiate New Trend in Anaheim Front yard swimming pools in the city of Anaheim may become common sight following an apparent change of heart on the letter by city councilmen. Councilmen, who once denied permission to construct a pool in his front yard at 814 Moa, reversed themselves Tuesday night. Still objecting to the proposal Councilman Robert Borden. He extends granting of the variance will initiate a host of similar requests. The Krebs needed a variance in order to construct a 6 ft. fence in their front yard. Present city ordinance permits a 4 ft. fence in front yards. Mrs. Krebs told councilmen if the pool was constructed in the backyard, it would leave very little play space for her two children. Police Investigate Fund Shortage at High School Here Police this week are investigating a shortage of $1,813 from the Anaheim Evening High School fund. School officials reported that the shortage is in the funds taken in from students of the Anaheim Evening High School. It was reported to the Superintendent Paul Cook and the board of trustees of the Anaheim Union High School District by Dr. Philip Ackley, principal. Immediately upon learning of the shortage, the trustees authorized on Page 8. What's Happening? TODAY, AUG. 13 Exchange Club, Elks Club 12 noon Ikettes, La Palma Youth 8 p.m. Kiwanis Breakfast Club met Restaurant, 7:20 a.m. Moose Lodge, 1224 N. P. p.m. Optimist Club, Optimist house, 7 p.m. Philomela Toastmistress Home Savings and Loan. It contains only information on basic facts of reproduction but discusses the act of intercourse, petting, premarital relations, masturbation and the pick-up boy or girl. Cook says it is not the intention of the course to go into sex any form or fashion. He says the text scheduled for the course does not even discuss reproduction organs. He also was quoted by another newspaper following the Gazette's article that "no where in the course is the word sex mentioned or anything relating to sex in any form except the mention of the boy and girl." But fast examination of the text book, "Modern Health," used this summer in a mixed group, shows this is not entirely factual sessions outside their regular possibility the "workshop"nis's Brown act. City Manager Keith council has been advised by Attorney Preston Turner formation" sessions do not the intent of the Brown Act. The Brown act has been interpreted in many cities to that when three or more men get together at a meeting the session should be public also includes press being fled of the meeting. HELD REGULARLY Murdoch said that the held on a regular basis each day are for information "They are essential if I get the feeling of the coun many policy matters," the manager declared. He stressed that no de are being made on city m He said the council is o ting as a committee on ant matters which must cussed and later are brou for action at a public m Regular meetings are ge held the next night follow meetings in the city ma office. NO ACTION Murdoch said there is n cation that councilmen am ing on official matters a meetings. He pointed out althou press has not been invited sessions, it has not been th education will become a high and safety course at Supt. Paul Cooks adhere entirely ignored on that "sex education" will course if the school board new health and safety and safety course for a program held during the summer course outline for the adoption by the board should be confined only where the group is not ones in the high school Subject matter covered by personal hygiene. HOME out that he believes tion of the home.aps, but we cannot as one for parents," he son of sex does arise in says the course is not to help the high school in a complex society.are pamphlets and outstate pamphets is a life Science Research Asing Sex." Cook says it is not the intention of the course to go into sex any form or fashion. He says the text scheduled for the course does not even discuss reproduction organs. He also was quoted by another newspaper following the Gazette's article that "no where in the course is the word sex mentioned or anything relating to sex in any form except the mention of the boy and girl." But fast examination of the text book, "Modern Health," used this summer in a mixed group, shows this is not entirely fact. SEX DISCUSSION There is a section on venereal disease and a discussion of sex harmonies in relation to development of the glands. Both sections, however, are small and do not cover the major portion of the chapters in which they are contained. When asked how such a course all 10th graders are scheduled to take this year for a semester, can avoid "sex discussion." Cook says: "In some cases it will be impossible to avoid technical discussion. But it must be remembered this is not the purpose of the course." Cook admits that out of the 3,000 students scheduled to take the new course as a mixed-group for the first time, some discussion of sex is evident. Cook, however, stresses the district's approach to the whole problem is strictiv conservative. MOST PARENTS In a note to parents teachers and counselors the pamphlet, carries this introduction by Eleanor Skerak and John Switzer, teacher counselors at Hayward Calif. High School. "Helping young people in their adjustment to sexual maturity and its social implications is an important goal of parents and educators. Young people need—and want—honest, direct and comprehensive information about sex and family living. That parents also are anxious for them to have this information was shown in a 1948 poll taken by the American Institute of Public Opinion in which 68 per cent of the American families approved of sex education in the schools. In providing a much-needed authoritative publication to help young people in this important life adjustment area, this booklet has taken into account the views of physicians, educators, parents psychologists and psychiatrists, clergymen and young people themselves." CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZETTE THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 1959 — NO. 8 Council Continues ing Closed Sessions City Attorney Rules Extra Sessions Keep Within Law City councilmen will continue holding weekly private sessions outside their regular council meetings despite the possibility the "workshop" may be in violation of California's Brown act. City Manager Keith Murdoch reported yesterday the council has been advised by City attorney Preston Turner the "information" sessions do not violate the intent of the Brown Act. The Brown act has been inpired in many cities to mean that when three or more councillen get together at a meeting the session should be public. This intent to keep them a secret. "It is general knowledge by every reporter covering city hall these meetings are being held," Murdoch explained. He said that it is not the intentent of the Brown Act to prohibit this type of session. "If City Manager Keith Murdoch reported yesterday the council has been advised by City Attorney Preston Turner the "information" sessions do not violate the intent of the Brown Act. The Brown act has been interpreted in many cities to mean that when three or more councilmen get together at a meeting the session should be public. This also includes press being notified of the meeting. HELD REGULARLY Murdoch said that the meetings held on a regular basis each Monday are for information only. They are essential if I am to get the feeling of the council on any policy matters," the city manager declared. He stressed that no decisions are being made on city matters. He said the council is only sitting as a committee on important matters which must be discussed and later are brought up or action at a public meeting. Regular meetings are generally held the next night following the meetings in the city manager's office. NO ACTION Murdoch said there is no indication that councilmen are acting on official matters at these meetings. He pointed out although the press has not been invited to the sessions, it has not been the city's intent to keep them a secret. "It is general knowledge by every reporter covering city hall these meetings are being held," Murdoch explained. He said that it is not the intent of the Brown Act to prohibit this type of session. "If there was any evidence action is being taken on city matters, that is when the Brown act should be used," he contended. The state law permits city councils to hold private or executive sessions for discussion of city personnel. Anaheim... In Brief Local Teacher Faces Morals Charge Trial date for Jack Paris, Anaheim schoolteacher who is charged with molesting a minor girl has been set for Oct. 5. He remains free from custody on $2,000 bail. A 15-year-old pupil in summer recreation at Anaheim Union High School accused him of making improper advances while she received instruction in a sound-proof studio room. He is a resident of Santa Ana. Applicants Face Obstacle Course City park Saturday will be turned into an obstacle course for some 200 applicants seeking positions with the Anaheim Police Department. This will be the first time such a course has been used in connection with the oral and written tests given police applicants. The 200 are applying for seven positions now open on the local P. D. Center St. Resurfacing Under Way Work has started on the resurfacing of Center St., from West to Los Angeles St. Through traffic will be maintained at all times. Work on the section to Palm is expected to be completed today. The remainder will begin August 18 and conclude August 20. Resident Injured In Plane Crash An Anaheim man was seriously injured in a crash of a crippled twin-engine plane in Alaska. Robert Grant Gardner, 41, of Anaheim, was one of five men who survived the crash at Umlat runway. Gardner was flown to Fairbanks following the crash. High School Approves New Buddaet Final approval has been given the 1959-60 budget of $6,482,622 by the Anahelm Union High School District. Next meeting is scheduled for August 28 at 7:30 in the board room. Kiwanis Breakfast Club, Gourmet Restaurant, 7:20 a.m. Moose Lodge, 1224 N. Palm; 8 a.m. Optimist Club, Optimist Clubhouse, 7 p.m. Philomela Toastmistress Club, Home Savings and Loan. High School Approves New Budget Final approval has been given the 1959-60 budget of $6,452,622 by the Anaheim Union High School District. Next meeting is scheduled for August 28 at 7:30 in the board room. DESERVING YOUTH — Anaheim Y's Club Men's treasurer Kenneth Lawrence, center, and president Jerry Wells (left) present a check for $200 to sponsor deserving boys and girls at 'Y Camp Oceola to William Porier, Anaheim YMCA general secretary. The gift was made possible through the annual Christmas tree sale project conducted by the club.