anaheim-gazette 1960-04-21

Ground Broken for S Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXVIII, NO. 45 11 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CA Local Mountains Knott's Farm Builds Peak, Mining Town Not to be outdone by the budding mountain range at Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm is building a peak of its own. The project, a six story replica of a mountain height, will be the home of the Calico Mining Co. The project, which will include wooden mine tunnels and a mine ride, will cost $500,000 when completed. The mine will have battery powered engines pulling passen- Utt Predicts Nixon Will Do Not to be outdone by the budding mountain range at Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm is building a peak of its own. The project, a six story replica of a mountain height, will be the home of the Calico Mining Co. The project, which will include wooden mine tunnels and a mine ride, will cost $500,000 when completed. The mine will have battery powered engines pulling passenger-laden ore cars through the tunnels from ground level to the top of the man-made mountain. Visitors will see underground lakes and pools, an underground above ground waterfall which will cascade 3,000,000 gallons of water a day. This will be accomplished by using only a minimum amount of water, and tumbling it down the face of the waterfall time after time by means of a recirculating pump, but it is guaranteed by the designers to give the impression of an endless flow of tumultuous mountain spring water. There will be authentic mine shafts, complete with "dummy" animated miners at work in the tunnels. Designed and partially owned by Budd and Ray Huribut, completion of the new attraction is expected by early summer. The mountain will be located just across the tracks from the park's railroad depot. Another attraction taking shape near the Calico Mine is the farm's new shooting gallery. It will be the most advanced shooting range in the world, with all-electronic equipment designed especially for Knott's. By the engineered use of electronics, the actual sounds of exploding powder, the spat of the bullet, even the recoil of the rifle, will seem realistic. Yet no bullets will be fired. Electronic targets will be hit by sharp-eyed junior marksmen firing tomorrow's electronic bullets—the counterpart of the Buck Rogers ray-gun of comic strip fame. The electronic techniques and equipment were engineered by Knott working with local electronics firms, after several California college electronics departments termed the revolution- Utt Predicts Nixon Will Do Battle Soon "When the time comes Nixon will come out like a racehorse," predicted U.S. Congressman James B. Utt Monday in his first press conference here since returning from Washington. Utt said Vice President Richard Nixon is a believer in political timing and is pacing himself until the proper opportunity to open his campaign presents itself. Congressman Utt said that the AFL-CIO is preparing to launch a tremendous anti-Republican program. He said an organization is being put together so that one union member will be in contact with at least 20 families prior to the fall elections. Utt described this program as a blueprint to wipe out the Republican Party. Utt said Gov. Nelson Rockefeller's early withdrawal kept Nixon from being able to launch an active campaign. Marine Caught In Riptide Drowns More than 4,500 pounds of bottled oxygen failed to revive an El Toro Marine Corps Air Station corporal who was dragged to sea by a riptide at Newport Beach Sunday. The drowning victim, Lance Cpl. John J. Moore, 19, with two companions was trapped by the tricky tide while swimming off Balboa. The other two made shore. Rescue efforts including mouth- Taking Yorba Linda on Tourister, professional golfer, the Yorba Linda Country Club will join in New Orleans tried and has a daughter 13; the Southern California Aern California inter-collegiate Coast Conference twice in National Amateur, 1957; and won the Los At left is Jack Hunter, ma Four Golf Greats In County Hospitals Sam Snead, Cary Middleton Jimmy Demaret and Jack Burke, four of the world's greatest added round robin All Star golfers, will compete in a $500 tournament at the Yorba Linda Country Club May 3 through May 8, it was revealed today. "THIS TOURNAMENT WILL feature Snead's first appearance in Southern California in 7 years announced John R. Hunter, general manager of the Yorba Linda Club, together with Richard Charlie Pearson, ‘Mr. Anaheim’, To Be Honored by County Leaders Here Monday County leaders have completed plans for an “Acclamation Dinner” honoring Charlie A. Pearson’s 25 years of outstanding civic work. The dinner will be held at the Gourmet Restaurant on April 25, at 7 p.m. Only 500 tickets will be sold for the dinner. Tickets are available in Anaheim at the Associated Chambers of Commerce, 2184 Harbor Blvd., at Police Headquarters, the Security First National Bank, Bank of America, California Bank, and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. County and state-wide ticket sales are being handled by Howard Crooke, Fred Clatworthy and by Courtney Chandler, in Santa Ana, Room 221, Courthouse Annex, telephone KI 7-3311, Extension 421. HARRY I. HORN will act as chairman of the event, assisted by committee members Robert Daily, Howard Crooke, Mark Stephen-Bergen, Fred Clatworthy, Fred More than 4,500 pounds of bottled oxygen failed to revive an El Toro Marine Corps Air Station corporal who was dragged to sea by a riptide at Newport Beach Sunday. The drowning victim, Lance Cpl. John J. Moore, 19, with two companions was trapped by the tricky tide while swimming off Balboa. The other two made shore. Rescue efforts including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation failed to revive the young marine. Reception committee for the dinner will be Mr. and Mrs. Harry I. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daily, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Chandler, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Loudon. Sam Lyons has been named “Ambassador at Large” for the event, and Judge John Shea of Anaheim will act as Master of Ceremonies. Invocation will be given by Reverend Donald H. Gard of the First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim. AMONG THOSE who are expected to attend the dinner are A. J. Schutte, Mayor of Anaheim; Willis Warner, of the Orange County Board of Supervisors; Senator and Mrs. John Murdy Jr., representing the State of California; Bud Carpenter, of the Cali-golfers, will compete in a $500 tournament at the Yorba Lake Country Club May 3 through May 8, it was revealed today. “THIS TOURNAMENT will feature Snead’s first appearance in Southern California in 7 years,” announced John R. Hunter, general manager of the Yorba Lake Club, together with Richard Taylor, Campaign Chairman of the Children's Hospital of Orlando. California League of Cities; and Mrs. Clyde Cromer. Fred Werder has been named in charge of dinner preparation and menu, and will be assisting with flowers and decorations at Ben Kaulbars, Vic Reudy, and Wayne Andrade. Robert Dally made arrangements for music during the dinner hour by Anaheim Symphony Ensemble. Pearson served as the secretary of the first City Planning Commission in 1926, joined the Council, then was Mayor of Anaheim from 1940 until 1959. “spare time” from many civic activities, he serves as president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County, member of the Board of Trustees of Oak Dental College, member of the Orange County Water District Board and on the board of the Feath River Project. n for $2½ Million Paper Co HEIM GAZETTE ANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA SIXTEEN PAGES THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1960 Buena Park Rock 'n' Roll Singer Dies Famed rock 'n' roll singer Eddie Cochran of Buena Park was killed Sunday in a taxi wreck in England as he prepared to leave for Orange County. Cochran, 21, had just completed an appearance in the Hippodrome Theater at Bristol. Miss Sharon Sheely of Costa Mesa, a song-writer, was riding in the cab with Cochran at the time of the accident and was injured. COCHRAN'S PARENTS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cochran, said their son had called a few days earlier to tell them he was com- Utopia Sought The End Street Name Mixup In Anaheim Residents along what is now known as Kermore Lane were to change the name of the street again. Some months ago the stranger was renamed Kermore Lane cause homeowners said the name was a duplicate of Yorba Linda on Tour with the Pros is Bob McCalter, professional golfer, who has signed up to represent Yorba Linda Country Club on the Pro Circuit, which will join in New Orleans on April 21. Bob is 25, married and has a daughter 13 months old. He was finalist in Southern California Amateur in 1952; won the SouthCalifornia inter-collegiate twice, 1956-57; won the PaCoast Conference twice, 1956-57; went to fourth round national Amateur, 1957; was captain of USC golf team; and won the Los Angeles Open Amateur in 1958. He left is Jack Hunter, manager of the Yorba Linda Club. Our Golf Greats Will Appear County Hospital Benefit May 3 Snead, Cary Middlecoff, Demaret and Jackie four of the world's greatest round robin All Star golf golfers will compete in a $50,000 ment at the Yorba Linda Golf Club May 3 through May was revealed today. IS TOURNAMENT will the Snead's first appearance southern California in 7 years." Enclosed John R. Hunter, genmanager of the Yorba Linda together with Richard W. El Toro C.G. Retires May 1 Miss Sharon Sheely of Costa Mesa, a song-writer, was riding in the cab with Cochran at the time of the accident and was injured. COCHRAN'S PARENTS, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cochran, said their son had called a few days earlier to tell them he was coming home because "he was home-sick." Cochran's last recording, ironically, was "Three Steps to Heaven." Gov. Brown Aide To Discuss Water Problem Here Ralph M. Brody, deputy director of the State Department of Water Resources and special aide to Gov. Edmund Brown, will discuss California's water plan in a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at Phillips Hall, Santa Ana College. Prior to his present post Brody was committee counsel for the Senate Interim Committee on Proposed Water Projects and before that was attorney for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The meeting will be open to the public. Area School Teacher Should Get Flu Shot Orange County Health ODr. Edward Lee Russell has uall Orange County school teato get immunization shots agiinfluenza. The recommendation followstudy of area school districtlowing an influenza epidemiJanuary and February. The survey showed thaschools where teachers had immunized the absentee among both teachers and stuwas considerably (as much 80%) lower than in schools w/ instructors had not received flu shots. WHAT'S YOUR CYCLING I.Q.? Safe bike riding is fun, and no one gets hurt. This quiz is d signed to show you how much you know about safe bike riding. It's smart to ride safely, and more fun, too, when you follow trie fic rules. And during American Bicycle Month in May, you c obtain at no cost the 12 official rules of safe riding, Certified SaRider cards and emblems, and get a free inspection through loo stores to make cycling safer and more fun than it already is. Since bike riding is a matter of common sense, and the applition of safe riding rules is simple, you won't have much troub passing this test. Try it and seel Answers are listed below. El Toro C.G. Retires May 1 Brig. Gen. Ronald D. Salmon, commanding general of the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and other air facilities in the western area, will retire May 1. Colonel Thomas J. Noon, presently Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Air Station, will assume duties as Commanding Officer, El Toro Marine Corps Air Station, upon General Salmon's retirement. Personnel of the Station will honor the General with a retirement parade on April 29, with Marine Aircraft Group-15, Third Marine Aircraft Wing, hosting the parade. The General's son, 1st Lt. Michael D. Salmon, presently stationed at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif., will act as his aide during the ceremony. Employment Rises Total employment in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (including Orange County) rose from 2,643,900 in February to 2,646,500 in March. Beckman Work Force Of 2,300 Revealed Beckman Instruments, Inc., now has an annual payroll of $15 million and employs 2,300 persons, company official Thomas V. Parke has announced. STATE LIBRARY SACRAMENTO CALIF Super Container Plant TE AY, APRIL 21, 1960 Facility To Employ 100 Set For SP Industry Park Work was started Tuesday on a $2,500,000 corrugated containers manufacturing facility here. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new 100,000 square foot manufacturing center of Royal Container Co. was held on a 10-acre site in the 535-acre Southern Pacific Industrial Development at Knott Ave. and Artesia St. The firm will employ 100 persons, according to Floyd A. Blower of Santa Ana, president. Blower, a graduate of the University of California, is one of the nation's leading executives in the container production field. He founded Orange County's first locally-owned paper company, the Blower Paper Co., in 1947. Giant Canine Show Set For La Palma Park on May 1 An estimated 1,500 dogs representing 70 breeds will be exhibited at the 11th annual show and obedience trials of the Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club here May 1. The show, one of the largest in the U.S., will be held at La Palma Park. Admission is free. Competition is open to any dog registered with the American Kennel Club. Utopia Sought To End Street Name Mixup In Anaheim Residents along what is now known as Kermore Lane want to change the name of their street again. Some months ago the street was renamed Kermore Lane because homeowners said the old name was a duplicate of another in the area and was causing trouble for persons trying find homes on it. BUT, ALAS, THE residents have learned there is another Kermore nearby and the same double is happening. Residents have petitioned the County Board of Supervisors to name the street Utopia Dr. Area School Teachers Should Get Flu Shots Orange County Health Officer Edward Lee Russell has urged Orange County school teachers to treat immunization shots against flu. The recommendation followed a study of area school districts following an influenza epidemic in January and February. The survey showed that in schools where teachers had been immunized the absentee rate long both teachers and students considerably (as much as) lower than in schools where instructors had not received anti-shots. YCLING I.Q.? gets hurt. This quiz is designed about safe bike riding, too, when you follow traficle Month in May, you can of safe riding, Certified Safe inspection through local fun than it already is. Amon sense, and the applica- you won't have much troublewers are listed below. La Palma Park on May 1 An estimated 1,500 dogs representing 70 breeds will be exhibited at the 11th annual show and obedience trials of the Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club here May 1. The show, one of the largest in the U.S., will be held at La Palma Park. Admission is free. Competition is open to any dog registered with the American Kennel Club. Among local exhibitors will be Anna Young, a pekingese fancier. Bids on Three New Anaheim Grade Schools To Be Considered May 5 Anaheim Elementary School district will open bids for construction of three schools here on May 5. Total estimated cost of the multiple project is $825,000. The three schools (which will bring the total number of school plants in the district to 20) will be situated on 10 acre sites at Santa Ana and Walnut Sts., the north side of Midway Dr. east of the Santa Ana Freeway and the south side of Ball Rd. 600 feet west of Nutwood Ave. Each school will have a capacity of 450 students and will be designed for the utilization of the district's closed circuit television system. Raise $1500 For CHP Officer’s Widow, Family More than $1.500 was raised for the family of the late Anaheim CHP officer Robert Dale by the Southland's motorcycle enthusiasts. The Road Rider clubs of the Southland staged a day-long poker run and field meet at Brea. An estimated 2,000 persons attended the Rancher Crane Murdy Campaign Director Here Frank V. Crane, prominent Orange County civic leader, has accepted the campaign chairmanship of the drive to re-elect State Sen- FRANK V. CRANE (Campaign Chairman) More than $1,500 was raised for the family of the late Anaheim CHP officer Robert Dale by the Southland's motorcycle enthusiasts. The Road Rider clubs of the Southland staged a day-long poker run and field meet at Brea. An estimated 2,000 persons attended the event. Dale, a member of the CHP in Orange County, was killed in a motorcycle accident March 10. He left a wife, and four children. Mrs. ale is in Santa Ana Community Hospital recovering from a serious operation. The presentation of a check was made there. County Beauty Queen Killed Orange County beauty queen Molly McClintock, 18, of Corona del Mar was killed Thursday in an auto wreck in Newport Beach. THE TEENAGE former "Miss Corona del Mar" died in the wreckage of her small foreign sports car after it collided with two other vehicles. The sports car struck the left rear fender and bumper of a car driven by Stephen Seirsen, 17, careened into a boat being pulled behind the Seirsen auto and then struck a car driven by a Costa Mesa woman and burst into flames, police said. FRANK V. CRANE (Campaign Chairman) ator John A. Murdy, Jr., the Senator's office reported today. A former chemical company official and in recent years an Orange County rancher, Crane has been devoting his full efforts to civic organizations in the county. CRANE HELD the campaign chairmanship four years ago when Senator Murdy sought his second four-year term in the State Legislature. At present, Crane is president of the board of governors of Chapman College in Orange, and is a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, the Orange County Heart Association, the Orange County Fair Board, of which he is a past president; the state advisory committee of the Salvation Army, past District Governor of Rotary International, past president of the Santa Ana Rotary Club, present International Service Chairman of Rotary District, 532, comprising Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange and part of Los Angeles counties, and a member of the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana.