anaheim-gazette 1959-12-04

89 Years of Devotion to All That Is Good in Anaheim VOL. LXXXVIII—NO. 25 ANAHEIM'S GROW In Anaheim Poison Fumes Drive Many From Homes Following the near-disaster in the Pico-Riviera area last weekend when Parathlon, a powerful insecticide, threatened the lives of many persons, Anaheim, Sunday and Monday, experienced an attack from Ethyleen-bi-Bromide, a tear gas element in a soil fumigant which drove dozens of families from their homes in the western section of the city. Fumes from the chemical solution used to fertilize and insectize Following the near-disaster in the Pico-Riviera area last weekend when Parathion, a powerful insecticide, threatened the lives of many persons, Anaheim, Sunday and Monday, experienced an attack from Ethyleen-bi-Bromide, a tear gas element in a soil fumigant which drove dozens of families from their homes in the western section of the city. Fumes from the chemical solution used to fertilize and insecticide a 20-acre strawberry field at the southwest intersection of Crescent and Gilbert Aves. by Donald Togani, spread throughout the area, filling nearby homes with its tear-gas element and forcing whole families to precipitately quit the area. Vomiting, followed by copious tears mark the initial reactions, persisting for hours. One of those attacked was Bud Nagle, Anaheim reporter for the Santa Ana Register. Nagle, who lives near the Togani holdings, appeared at the Anaheim City Council meeting Tuesday night considerably the worse for his experience. Authorities Criticized The effects were especially severe on those with respiratory troubles such as bronchitis. Andrew Dulles of 2407 Crescent, who made formal complaint to Council in behalf of a score of victims of the gas, told of his two sons, each a bronchitis sufferer, being extensively afflicted by the attack. Incidentally, much criticism (Continued from Page One) Single-Housers Win; City Dads' Faces Are Red The never-ending battle between owners of single houses and apartment house builders had another belligerent inning before Anaheim City Council Tuesday night, and in two leading instances the single-housers won. But the arguments over proposed reclassifications brought discomforting red flushes to the faces of some councilmanic leaders. For instance, Albert Hemler ABOVE—HAPPY OLD SANTA CLAUS riding along in his "motorbile," parades down Center St. to his official abode for the Yule season. Below—Little Lisa Draugelis who is only 3 years old and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Draugelis of 518 S. Los Angeles St., nestles contentedly in the arms of Santa following the parade officially opening the Christmas season and the lighting of the Yuletide street decorations. Lets the Public Know Legion Here Wars On 'Red' Pictures With an Anaheimite as the pivotal center, a nationwide campaign by the American Legion to "blacklist" motion pictures produced, directed, written or acted by known Communists, has been launched here. Thomas L. Hoag, Jr., of 817 W. Sycamore St., Anaheim, state chairman of the Legion's Counter Subversive Activities Committee, and past commander of Anaheim Post 72, directs the movement. "We plan to let the public know what the motion picture in dustry is doing," was his comment on the nationwide movement by the Legion to inform the public about subversives in the motion picture industry. Hoag blames new independents for a flood of films which have recently been released and which he contends, have employed "objectionable persons." "We've tried to cooperate with them, but they don't seem to want to play ball," he says, adding that major studios, on the other hand, have been genuinely cooperative. Hoag cited the motion picture The never-ending battle between owners of single houses and apartment house builders had another belligerent inning before Anaheim City Council Tuesday night, and in two leading instances the single-housers won. But the arguments over proposed reclassifications brought discomforting red flushes to the faces of some councilmanic leaders. For instance, Albert Hemler, plainly an outspoken individual, and asking for a change of zone from R-A to C-1 on property on the east side of Euclid Ave., between Corritos and Palm Lane, or precisely at 1472 S. Euclid Ave., stirred the crowded Council Chambers, many of the spectators being women, with the statement that Mayor A. J. Schutte had advised he would vote for the reclassification, and that Councilman Charles A. Pearson had said all Euclid Ave. would eventually become a business street. "Oh, not!" exclaimed Mayor Schutte. "That's not true," declared Councilman Pearson as the spectators tittered audibly. Hemler's request was granted— (Continued on Page 2) Optimist Club Lunch Unit Picks Rogers The newly-formed Optimist Club luncheon section of Anaheim has named Paul Rogers president. Other sections previously operative were the breakfast and dinner groups. The luncheon section which will meet Wednesdays at Anaheim Bowl, has 38 charter members. Hoag blames new independents for a flood of films which have recently been released and which, he contends, have employed "objectionable persons." "We've tried to cooperate with them, but they don't seem to want to play ball," he says, adding that major studios, on the other hand, have been genuinely cooperative. Hoag cited the motion picture "Tamango" as one found "objectionable." The committee chairman said the Legion held off identifying this movie until after it was shown because "we don't want to hurt any local exhibitors." However, he says, that as the Legion's campaign gets actively under way, the public will be informed in advance so they may "judge the material they wish to see. It is not our purpose to keep (Continued on Page 2) Rep. Utt Will Address Combined A combined meeting of many of the mens service organizations of Anaheim, next Monday at the Anaheim Elks' Club will be addressed by Rep. James B. Utt of Santa Ana, representing the 28th Congressional District, and now in his fourth term in Congress. James W. McAlvin, Rotary Club program chairman, making the announcement, reports units participating in the joint meeting will include the Anaheim clubs of Rotary, Kiwanis, Exchange, Lions and Optimist. As a freshman, Rep. Utt served on the House Ways and Means Committee during the 83rd Congress. When the Democrats assumed control of Congress in ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FOURTEEN PAC GROWTH DRAWS U.S. Radiocast, Magazine Article Rapid Population, Industria Spending on New Building Accelerates BULLETIN Building permits totaling $4,110,505 were issued in Nevember, according to the COUNCIL MUST APPROVE, SET DA Complete Detail $12 Million Impr NOTE—Believing that it to every Anaheim resident, prints the full report of City Council in which he recom LAUS riding along in inter St. to his official Little Lisa Draugelisighter of Mr. and Mrs. Angeles St., nestles conning the parade offi- and the lighting of New Building Accelerates BULLETIN Building permits totaling $4,110,505 were issued in November, according to the monthly report of Honer H. Wallace, chief building inspector, Anaheim Building Department. This brings the total for 11 months of 1958 to $45,825,042 compared with $40,434,939 for the comparative period of 1958. More and more, Anaheim emerges from its swaddling clothes, slips naturally into the habiliments of national recognition. Some of the recent steps upward: 1—City Manager Keith A. Murdoch submits to Anaheim council a proposal for a $12 million bond issue with which to complete the initial phase of a 15-year, $32 million program proposed by the Citizens Committee on Capital Improvement. If Council approves this program, the election prob- County's Building Gain $106 Million Orange County is out in front of last year's building construction by more than $106 million, according to a summarization prepared by Security-First National Bank. For the January-October period of 1959 the figures are $328,968,077 as against $222,-920,349 for the comparable period in 1958. ably will ensue this April. Complete details of the first phase is printed in adjoining columns of the ANAHEIM GAZETTE. 2—12,000 new residents have been added to Anaheim's population in the past year bringing the population to 92,000, and making it the largest city in Orange County. A census next spring is expected to shove this figure above 100,000. 3,000 Ask for Traffic Light Petitions containing almost 3-,000 names and asking a traffic light and other safety devices at Brookhurst and Crescent Aves., in the vicinity of Brookhurst Junior High School, were presented to Anaheim City Council Tuesday night by Avon R. Carlson, school principal. A 25-mile speed limit and crossing guardian also were requested. Principal Carlson reported that Orange County is willing to share the expense, inasmuch as half the territory is within county limits. City Manager Keith A. Murdoch reported that the improvements would cost approximately $10,000, and City Council, indicating its favored installation of the signal light and safety devices, ordered him to confer with Orange County's Board of Supervisors relative to making the improvement which marks a three- Complete Details $12 Million Improvements NOTE—Believing that life to every Anaheim resident, prints the full report of City Council in which he recommends provement program recommen-Improvements Committees. mended improvements totally as recommended by City Man-imately $12 million. The full Many months ago the major necessities which of Anaheim during the new commonly termed the "La Program." It covers the plan for ultimate development and development will probably take Much of it should take place. It is, therefore, important to the results of the study as recovement Committees and de- In making this determination major purpose of the study is for implementing the Capital In which the Council decides. App against financial ability to su- I have, therefore, projected mentions for the next several years considered sufficiently reliable City's fiscal policy on Capital. Can Be Done Without The projection indicates that ary control Anaheim will be construction, and development of t ing the present tax rate. The most urgent items reco-appear to be the following: No New City Hall a (1). Construct Branch Libr- way—$160,000. Ulti- present construction 7 (2). Construct Central Libr- 90,000 square feet—pr plus unfinished basem Although the Citizens' Com- City Hall and recommended tha of the Southern Counties Gas present City Hall will provide ing. I believe that our space r ner for a few more years and not be considered presently un- The Committee also noted Civic Auditorium, but did not City Parking Yule Shoppers Sim City Council Tuesday had a neat turn for the downtown Christmas shop. city fathers enacted a resorermitting three-hour free for Yule shoppers on the parking lots. attendants will be stat all lots to aid in disshoppers to open spaces will be posted showing of the lots offering free city bears the expense. ably will ensue this April. Complete details of the first phase is printed in adjoining columns of the ANAHEIM GAZETTE. 2—12,000 new residents have been added to Anaheim's population in the past year bringing the population to 92,000, and making it the largest city in Orange County. A census next spring is expected to shove this figure above 100,000. 3—Building figures continue to climb and ere the year ends are likely to exceed the 1958 total of $44 million, second highest in the city's history, though it may fall short of the $50 million record high. 4—A national magazine and a national radio hookup prepare to bring national recognition to Anaheim. In October 288 building permits (Continued on Page 4) Anaheim Rainfall Way Below Normal Anaheim with a normal rainfall of 13.39 inches has had only 6.34 this year, and unless rain soon ensues it appears certain this city and district will experience one of the dryest years in recorded history. Throughout Orange County rainfall averages are less than 50 per cent of normal. The county's average for this thus far it has had around six season is around 14 inches, but inches, according to the Orange County Flood Control District. El Toro's rainfall this year is 6.85 inches against an average of 14.29. Second VFW Post As a result of many requests from younger veterans in Orange, District Commander Harold Cousins, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Anaheim, announces a second VFW Post will be started in Orange. The present post, Otte Rezell Post No. 2835 is made up mainly of World War veterans. CALIFORNIA STATE ZETTE Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday FOURTEEN PAGES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1959. U.S. ATTENTION The Article to Show Industrial Increase ROVE, SET DATE FOR BOND VOTE Complete Details of City Manager's 2 Million Improvement Program NOTE—Believing that it is a matter of utmost importance every Anaheim resident, THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE today announces the full report of City Manager Keith A. Murdoch to City Council in which he recommends the initial stages of the im- Set to Fight Dr. Beckman Heads County Nixon Clubs The fight in Orange County to land the Republican Presidential nomination for Vice President Richard M. Nixon will be led by Dr. Arnold O. Beckman, president of Bechman Instruments, Inc. Gordon X. Richmond, prominent Orange County attorney and chairman of the Nixon For President Organization Committee, announces Dr. Beckman, noted scientist and manufacture, has ac- Complete Details of City Manager's 12 Million Improvement Program NOTE—Believing that it is a matter of utmost importance every Anaheim resident, THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE today reports the full report of City Manager Keith A. Murdoch to City Council in which he recommends the initial stages of the improvement program recommended by the Long Range Capital Improvements Committees. Originally, the committees recommended improvements totaling $32 million. The initial stages recommended by City Manager Murdoch, would cost approximately $12 million. The full report follows: Many months ago the City Council initiated a study of major necessities which should be provided for the City Anaheim during the next several years. This has been commonly termed the "Long Range Capital Improvement Program." It covers the present foreseeable requirements ultimate development of the city. This ultimate deemment will probably take place during the next 20 years. Much of it should take place during the next five years. It is therefore, important that the City Council seriously consider results of the study as recommended by the various Capital Implement Committees and determine the proper course of action. In making this determination, it is well to bear in mind that a purpose of the study is to formulate a sound financial plan implementing the Capital Improvement Program in the form upon which the Council decides. Apparent needs must be carefully weighed and financial ability to supply them. Have, therefore, projected the City's probable financial requirements for the next several years. This projection can, I believe, beedered sufficiently reliable for guidance in determining the fiscal policy on Capital Improvement financing. Can Be Done Without Increasing Taxes The projection indicates that with careful budgeting and budget-control, Anaheim will be able to finance the acquisition, condition, and development of the most urgent items without increase in present tax rate. The most urgent items recommended by the Citizen's Committees are to be the following: 1. Construct Branch Library No. 1 near Magnolia and Broadway—$160,000. Ultimate requirement 9,000 square feet—present construction 7,500 square feet. 2. Construct Central Library. Ultimate requirement may be 90,000 square feet—present construction 42,000 square feet, plus unfinished basement 30,000 square feet—$1,550,000. Although the Citizens' Committee noted the overcrowding in the Hall and recommended that a City Hall be provided, purchase of the Southern Counties Gas Company building adjacent to the City Hall will provide for shifting personnel to this build. I believe that our space requirements can be met in this manner a few more years and suggest that City Hall construction be considered presently urgent. The Committee also noted that the community should have a Auditorium, but did not consider this to be an urgent item. DR. ARNOLD O. BECKMAN cepted the Orange County chairmanship of the Nixon-For-President Clubs. "It is our privilege to have a man with as distinguished a career in science, education and business as Dr. Beckman heading up the countywide Neighbors for Nixon' movement, for he has an impressive record of guiding the affairs of numerous other organizations, both civic and professional," Attorney Richmond said. Saw Nixon In Moscow Dr. Beckman is well qualified to give enthusiastic support to the Nixon-for-President Clubs, because as a member of the Advisory Committee for the United States Exhibition in Moscow, in July 1959, he observed his tour of Russia, and was present when the diplomatic abilities of Nixon were thoroughly tested by Communist-inspired situations and the attitude of Premier Khruschev in his own home territory. Since Dr. Beckman founded his company nearly 25 years ago, he has gained recognition as a pioneer in the development and man- D. Construct Central Library. Ultimate requirement may be 90,000 square feet—present construction 42,000 square feet, plus unfinished basement 30,000 square feet—$1,550,000. though the Citizens' Committee noted the overcrowding in the Hall and recommended that a City Hall be provided, purchase the Southern Counties Gas Company building adjacent to the East City Hall will provide for shifting personnel to this build. I believe that our space requirements can be met in this manner or a few more years and suggest that City Hall construction is considered presently urgent. The Committee also noted that the community should have a Auditorium, but did not consider this to be an urgent item. SHION SHOW FOR MEN TO AID SHOOTING VICTIM GET STEAM UP, ME HEARTIES. The Mannequin Association of Orange County Models to you, fella), will conduct a MEN'S FASHION SHOW, 5 to 7 p.m., Dec. 9, at Anaheim Bowl, 1925 West Lincoln. Nice, eh, and just as nice is the fact that net proceeds go to the Harold T. Allaway family of 753 N. Vine, whose son, Tommy, 13, has been in the hospital in a critical condition since June 29, following a shooting accident. At the fashion show men can view the models and make purchases of Christmas gifts for their wives and girl friends. Accompanying picture shows four of the women who will model—Mrs. Robert Brook, Mrs. Harold T. Allaway, Mrs. John Gryson, and Mrs. Ken Rawald. Youth Band Debut Initial performance of the new Youth Band at Central Baptist Elementary School will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the school fellowship hall, 227 N. Magnolia Ave.: Soloists from the first through the eighth grades will play instruments from the piano to the glockenspiel.