anaheim-gazette 1960-06-30

STATE LIBRARY SACRAMENTO CALIF Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXIX, NO. 4 11 INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS ROBIN HOOD BAND BEARING a traditional Old English post horn, pretty Margie Hungerford is courted by Robin Hood bandsman John Felix. These au thentically-attired members of the I.O.F. Robin Hood Band will be appearing at the Greek Theatre in Anaheim on Friday, July 1, 7:45 p.m. ROBIN HOOD YOUTH BAND Anaheim to Host Famous Youth Group In Summer Concert Series on Friday A capacity crowd is anticipated to witness a performance by one of America's outstanding youth organizations, the Independent Order of Foresters' Robin Hood Band and Musical Revue, in the Greek Theatre, Pearson Park, Anaheim, on Friday, July 1, at 7:45 p.m. The concert is the second in a series of "Under the Stars" Concerts to be given this summer at the outdoor theatre. The colorfully-costumed musicians will be attired in replicas of Sherwood Forest's merry men. Long known for their scintillating musical performances, the Robin Hood Band will present their professionally-staged musical revue. THREE TIMES featured in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, the 90-member troupe has been seen on various television network shows with Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Red Rowe and many others. Comprised of Professionals Talk to "Key" Group Labor Group Okays Minimum Wage A Democratic bill to raise the federal minimum wage gradually from $1 to $1.25 an hour and to extend its protection to an additional five million workers was overwhelmingly approved by the Senate Labor Committee. The vote on the politically hot measure was 12 to 2. Democratic congressional leaders have given a priority status to the bill for passage before Congress adjourns early next month for the presidential nominating conventions. Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.), chief sponsor of the bill, said it would mean a "major and THREE TIMES featured in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, the 90-member troupe has been seen on various television network shows with Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Red Rowe and many others. Comprised of exceptionally talented instrumentalists, singers, and dancers of high school and college age, this organization played before over 550,000 people throughout the western United States during a six-week tour in the summer of 1959. Recently the organization announced plans for a forthcoming two-month tour of Europe during the summer of 1961, made possible as a result of the international publicity heaped upon this brilliant musical aggregation. Professor Readies For Lecture Aboard J. William Maxwell, associate professor-elect and chairman-elect, department of journalism, Orange County State College in Fullerton, is in Washington, D.C., for a week's briefing on his Ful bright lectureship in journalism and public relations at the Catholic University in Lima, Peru. Flower Pavilion Listed As Top Attraction At Orange County Fair Annual July Extravaganza The most colorful flower show in Orange County Fair history is taking shape today, according to fair officials. Bright, tropical flowers, ferns and plants are featured in the show which, like the rest of the fair, heavily emphasizes the Hawaiian influence. A central section of the Floral Pavilion will be turned into a tropical isle by the decorative magic of Harry Macres, producer of the show, and his wife, Josephine, staging manager. The "tropical isle" has in its center a 14-foot-high waterfall festooned with tropical flowers, ferns and peat moss. Two other waterfalls and numerous streams and pools will be included in the basic layout of the Floral Pavilion for the 1960 flower snow. Ranked by many fair-goers as one of the top attractions of the local fair, the flower show regis-grounds in Costa Mesa. ters attendance each year equal to more than 95 per cent of the fair's total attendance. Few visitors pass it by, the figures prove. "We're proud of the flower show and consider ourselves lucky to have the services of Harry Macres as its producer," said Irvin C. Chapman, president of the fair's board of directors. The show will be open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the six-day fair July 12 through 17 at the fair- STATE LIBRARY SACRAMENTO CALIF ANAHEIM GAZETTE ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA FOURTEEN PAGE Marine Camp Eyed For National Park Orange County Assn. directors unanimously voted to sponsor a campaign aimed at converting Camp Pendleton's beach training area into a national park. The conversion could "dry-dock" Camp Pendleton, the Marine Corps largest amphibious training base, cutting Marine units off from the beach maneuver area. Roger Holden, Capistrano Beach land owner, and chairman of the Harbor Development Committee, moved for adoption of the resolution claiming support of Congressman James B. Utt pending public approval. In passing the resolution, the association voted to take all necessary steps for the formation of a 15-mile national park at Camp Pendleton, and to organize a conference of civic and business leader-delegates to make a declaration. Holden said that such a park would attract more visitors than Yellowstone — and such a venture would have millions of people spending their dollars here." Association spokesmen made no Local Salvation A $290,000.00 Un County Fair Will Host Army Exhibit The U.S. Army's Strategic Army Corps—more popularly known as "STRAC"—will be unveiled to area residents for the first time in an official exhibit to be displayed at the Orange County Fair, July 12-17, it was announced today. Coming to the fair by motorcade from Washington, D.C., the huge exhibit shows the Army's ability to cope with small, limited conflicts, as well as all-out atomic war and forecasts weapons of the future projected to the year 1975. Spanning the historical and technological evolution of weaponry from man's earliest attempts to defend himself in the Stone Age to the present-time, the Kuchel Flays House On Wrecking School Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel (Calif.) accused the House Rules Committee of an "affront" to the House and Senate in wrecking school aid legislation after both bodies had approved such bills. Sen. Kuchel said it would be "a tragedy" if the committee action is allowed to stand. Kuchel spoke out as perturbed Democratic school aid supporter challenged Vice President Richard Nixon to help them salvage Cut-back of Gas Flow Could Hurt In passing the resolution, the association voted to take all necessary steps for the formation of a 15-mile national park at Camp Pendleton, and to organize a conference of civic and business leader-delegates to make a declaration. Holden said that such a park "would attract more visitors than Yellowstone — and such a venture would have millions of people spending their dollars here." Association spokesmen made no estimate as to the cost of relocating Camp Pendleton's military facilities. Uproar Created In Land Condemnation The condemnation of a piece of property in the City of Anaheim caused a commotion at the City Council meeting. Bitter words were exchanged by members of the audience speaking against the proposed condemnation. It was decided to delay ruling on the matter for one week. Involved is land adjacent to the Anaheim Court House. Its proposed use is for a parking lot for not only autos at the Court House but for La Palma Park which is opposite the court house. Speaking against the proposal Atty. A. J. Smith said this seemed like a very high price to pay for a relatively few events that are held at the stadium. In other council action, a request for a change in zoning from Sumac Lane from residential to commercial was denied. Council members decided that parking in the area would not be adequate to house a real estate office as proposed in the request. Many residents of the area stated their objections to the re-onizing, with safety and inadequate parking as the biggest draw-back. School Employes Get Salary Raise Authorizing the sale of bonds in the amount of $155,000 and the appointment of a new vice-principal for the Dr. Jonas E. Salk today. Coming to the fair by motorcade from Washington, D.C., the huge exhibit shows the Army's ability to cope with small, limited conflicts, as well as all-out atomic war and forecasts weapons of the future projected to the year 1975. Spanning the historical and technological evolution of weaponry from man's earliest attempts to defend himself in the Stone Age to the present-time, the exhibit points up Army success in meeting the challenge of the atomic-electronic-missile era. The operational weapons of today, shown in one area of the exhibit, form the basis for futuristic weapons predictions of two decades hence shown along an opposite wall. HB To Host Annual July 4th Program Orange County celebration and All-Southland Bathing Beauty Review takes place at Huntington Beach Stadium for the 56th year on July 4. A parade with 3,500 participants, includes military, silver mounted equestrians, and 20 floats, bands, will highlight the holiday events. "Miss Firecracker" will be selected from 70 contestants. Daylight aerial fireworks will be featured. A "Flying Circus" is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will be set off at 9 p.m. California Rated No. 2 In Nations Furniture Making California is managing to keep a decisive lead as the second largest household furniture manufacturing state, having passed Virginia and New York state in 1958. Overhauling North Carolina, the number one producer, is the next goal of the California furniture industry and should be accomplished in about ten years. Group Medical Plan Gets Varying Votes Group medical insurance for employees of the Magnolia School District has met with varying action is allowed to stand. Kuchel spoke out as perturbation Democratic school aid supporters challenged Vice President Richard Nixon to help them salvage School Employes Get Salary Raise Authorizing the sale of bonds in the amount of $155,000 and the appointment of a new vice-principal for the Dr. Jonas E. Salk School highlighted the last meeting of the Magnolia School District board of trustees. The board also adopted the current classified salary schedule with a 4 per cent increase in employee salaries. Harold Stinson was appointed vice-principal of the Dr. Jonas E. Salk School effective July 1. The organizational meeting of the board was set for July 5. Lee Spencer Named OC State College Personnel Officer Lee E. Spencer, La Puente, will assume the newly created position of personnel officer at Orange County State College, Fullerton, effective July 1, according to President W. B. Langsdorf. Mr. Spencer holds the same position at Los Angeles State College. World’s Largest Fireworks Display Scheduled at Coliseum for July 4th The 28th Annual American Le-era, performing atop a 100-foot sway pole; the Ted DeWayne Acrobatic Troupe; Pranksters pony drill team; trampoline acts; jugglers and performing animals. A grand entry parade will feature a drum and bugle corps, band music and dozens of movie stars and show business personalities along with government and Legion officials. Many of the fireworks for this fabulous event have been imported from other countries especially for the American Legion show. There will be missile and star shells, liquid-fire, space dust and countless other effects of 30 different colors. College Custodian Killed in Accident An Orange Coast College employee helped to tear down a building at the College and was killed when a section of a structure collapsed and fell on him. Walter R. Clarke, 55, died while undergoing surgery. Clarke, a college custodian, worked to dismantle a form dormitory at the college when one of the building's gables suddenly broke loose and struck him. CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR BEST BUY 30¢ MONTH PER FOURTEEN PAGES THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1960 Station Army Corp Joins 100 United Fund Appeal Hel Flays House Rules Committee Wrecking School Aid Legislation Thomas H. Kuchel (Calif.), in the House Rules Commititan "affront" to the House note in wrecking school aid ion after both bodies had ed such bills. Kuchel said it would be aggedy" if the committee's is allowed to stand, hel spoke out as perturbed atic school aid supporters aged Vice President Richixon to help them salvage the programs tied up by the conservative-dominated rules committee. "It, by parliamentary procedure, a House-Senate Conference is prevented from fashioning a school bill to present to the Congress, a shocking, shameful blow will have been dealt to education in America," Kuchel said. Nixon was challenged to persuade Republicans on the Rules Committee to seek reconsideration and to switch votes. Student-Built Home For Public Sale With a new minimum bid price set at $6500, the model 3-bedroom house built by Fullerton Junior 15 Agencies Pledge Fund Drive Support The Anaheim United Fund Board has announced that the Salvation Army Corps of Anaheim has rejoined the United Fund for Anaheim and Western Communities. This brings the total participating agencies to 15 in the forthcoming $290,000 United Appeal this fall. The United Fund Executive Committee has issued a statement for public announcement expressing its pleasure that the Salvation Army has resolved some internal problems resulting from national Army policies concerning fund raising, which caused the local Army Corps to withdraw from the United Appeal last year. The statement added that the Army would begin receiving operat-ating funds under the United Fund Student-Built Home For Public Sale With a new minimum bid price set at $6500, the model 3-bedroom house built by Fullerton Junior College students has been opened for public bidding until July 8. The Contemporary styled house, built on the college campus and put on display at Orangefair Shopping Center for three weeks just prior to the end of the spring semester, was recently officially named the "Contemporary Collegian" in a month-long Name-the-House Contest which drew more than 1000 entries. The house contains 1200 square feet. DESIGNED by FJC student Bob Simmons of Anaheim, the house was built by college Construction Management students with assistance from students of five other classes—evening school Electrical-Wiring; evening school Apprentice Carpentry, day Mill and Cabinet; day Ornamental Horticulture; and day Home Decoration. The house is being offered for public sale complete with wall-fowl carpeting. Also included are Wedgewood-Holly cook-top and oven, a family size RCA refrigerator, Insinkerator, an intercom system, and a generous use of ash and black walnut paneling. The compartmented bath and kitchen both have extensive use of ceramic Pomona tile. Richard Speak Heads Local Borax Plant Appointment of Richard C. Speak as manager of the Consumer Research Department of U.S. Borax Research Corporation is announced by Dr. C. L. Randolph, vice president of the United States Borax & Chemical Corporation subsidiary. Randolph said Speak's transfer to the Anaheim laboratories from the management of the U.S. Borax plant at Burlington, Iowa, is expected to augment the company's research in soaps, detergents and other household products containing borax and boron Orange County CNA Members Circulate Petitions Current Battle to Gain Bargaining Recognition Local Boy Scouts To Sell Fireworks Members of Boy Scout Troop Orange County members of the California Nurses Association have swung into action to bring public opinion to bear on administrators of eight hospital who have rejected bids for collective bargaining. The administrators issued a joint Group Medical Plan - Varying Votes Interintendent Kenneth Nielsen district said that two plans were developed for consideration of the board of trustees. He said that it has not as yet to help finance any plan. Survey taken of employees of district showed that 168 of already have coverage, on town. The tally showed that others have "great interest" and have "some interest." The district paid all costs, would accept coverage. How-08 others would be willing half of the cost if the disaid the remainder. Local Boy Scouts To Sell Fireworks Members of Boy Scout Troop 16, sponsored by Mattle Lou Maxwell P.T.A., are busy these days earning money for camp by taking advance orders for the troop's fourth annual fireworks sale. The stand opens June 28, and will be manned by parents. It is located beside the parking lot of the Alpha Beta store at Magnolia and Ball. Troop 16 is one of the largest in the district, with an active membership of 72 boys. It received the advancement award for the Anaheim District in 1959, and is working hard to do so again this year, according to John Dunstan, Scoutmaster. Many hard-to-get advancements are usually earned at Camp Ahwahnee, he said. Our Scouts earn a commission for each advance order they take and this is credited toward their tuition for Camp Ahwahnee," stated Al Mokler, committee chairman. "Proceeds of sale of fireworks last year are being used to pay one-third of the costs to send 12 of our boys to the Golden Jubilee Jamboree in Colorado Springs in July. The Jamboree Scouts will apply their commissions toward the purchase of their personal equipment." Orange County members of the California Nurses Association have swung into action to bring public opinion to bear on administrators of eight hospital who have rejected bids for collective bargaining. The administrators issued a joint statement that the hospitals always have encouraged professional associations for professional and scientific purposes, but that they do not "approve of professoinal organizations' engaging in union activities." Nurses began circulating petitions to the individual administrators among the general public. It asks that the association be allowed to speak for the nurses negotiating wages and working conditions. Association spokesmen said the administrators of Fullerton Community, Santa Ana Doctors, Westminster, Anaheim Memorial, Hoag, South Coast, Palm Harbor and Santa Ana Community Hospitals have rejected requests to meet with association spokesmen. Mrs. Elleen Nelson, nursing director at Palm Harbor has submitted her resignation to administrator Nick Palchikoff in "protest to the administrations refusal to meet with the nurses spokesmen." She plans to spend full time in the battle to gain bargaining recognition for the association. The group has vowed not to strike, she emphasized. "Our only real hope is the pressure of public opinion," Mrs. Nelson said.