anaheim-gazette 1960-10-27

Orange County Water Week to Start Sunday An official "Orange County Water Week" will be observed for the first time in county history from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5. The week was proclaimed in a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors who urged county-wide participation in the event which will point up the importance of what many officials term the county's most valuable resource. The resolution urged all public and private water distributing agencies in the county to plan and conduct "educational programs and other activities ... to provide the people of Orange County with information and understanding as to the water supply conditions which prevail in the area." In making the proclamation, supervisors said it was their desire to bring to the attention of the public information concerning Proposition No. 1 and "the importance of an adequate water supply to the economic growth and future development of Orange County." On Oct. 4 the board adopted a resolution declaring its full support of Proposition No. 1 which will be decided in the Nov. 8 general election. The board's action in declaring "Water Week" was recommended by the Orange County Water Works Group and directors of the Orange County Water District. R.R. Warning Signals Must Be Heeded A flashing red signal, a warning bell—but the car streaks across the tracks anyway. It's an invitation to disaster. And it's also a violation of the vehicle code, points our California Highway Patrol Commissioner Bradford M. Crittenden. The law states that whenever a "clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach" of a train, the "driver of a vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 10 feet from the nearest track of the railway." "The law is very clear—it calls for a full stop whenever you approach a railway crossing warning device which is in operation," the commissioner said. After a full stop, the driver can proceed if the crossing can be made safely. Without a full stop, the driver is too busy watching the roadway and other motor vehicles to observe the train and gauge its distance and speed. "When you make a complete stop, you can then look for the train and make an accurate judgment on whether to proceed or wait for the train to pass," the commissioner said. Breaded fish products are be- On Oct. 4 the board adopted a resolution declaring its full support of Proposition No. 1 which will be decided in the Nov. 8 general election. The board's action in declaring "Water Week" was recommended by the Orange County Water Works Group and directors of the Orange County Water District. There's nothing that speaks of spring like the giant yellow blooms of the King Alfred Dafodil. You simply can't overdo it with these wonderful bulbs. Plant some in pots for portable color, in plant boxes, and along walks or pathways. When you plant them in flower beds, remember that they are most effective when clumped in groups of bulbs, rather than spread thinly to cover more ground. Breaded fish products are becoming tremendously popular with Americans. Breaded shrimp and breaded fish sticks are now among favorite foods, with 61 million pounds of each being eaten every year. Last year Americans ate 39,000,000 pounds of portions, the fishing industry's latest gift to busy housewives. These portions are squares and rectangles of fish, called variously "fillets," "filets," "steaks," "cutlets" and "burgers." Editor, Anaheim Gazette, 259 E. Center St. Dear Editor: We are becoming a little disturbed about the apparent lack of information and understanding people have relative to Proposition No. 1 on the ballot to be voted Nov. 8. We, in our area, are most desirous that Proposition No. 1 (Water) be voted upon favorably as it is of the greatest importance to us in the near future. 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ANAHEIM, CALIFORN UPPER FEATHER RIVER PROJECTS LRIVER PROJECT OROVILLE CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM ...WATERS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STREAMS WILL BE CAPTURED DURING TIMES OF SURPLUS FLOW, AND CONVEYED BY A SERIES OF AQUEODUCTS, CANALS AND PUMPING PLANTS TO AREAS OF CRITICAL NEED THROUGHOUT THE STATE... DELTA PROJECT FRANCISCO SAN LUIS SANTA BARBARA LOS ANGELES SAN DIEGO 1960 son Appraises Controversy Water Proposition No. 1 Anaheim Gazette, Center St. and from water pumped out of the underground basin. This to sink into the ground. The Metropolitan Water District tells us we will have to cut down on our purchases of recharge because water in sufficient quantities will not be available to us by 1965 and that by 1972 there will be no Employment Rise Noted In Area In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Orange County area, total civilian employment, on the basis of revised series, rose from 2,710,600 in August to 2,721,800 in September, according to Irving H. Perluss, director of employment. The reopening of schools accounted for the major portion of the September job increase, but gains were also reported in manufacturing, transportation and retail trade. Unemployment declined seasonally from 167,200 in August to 157,100 in September. Employment in manufacturing increased in September largely because of sizeable gains in automobile production following a short model changeover period. The second largest increase was reported in the electrical machinery group, but employment in the aircraft industry dropped for the 12th consecutive month. In non-manufacturing industries, the start of the new school term was responsible for a sharp increase in government employment. There were mod- Metropolitan Water District and those cities which brought it into being. The growth and prosperity of Southern California has been primarily brought about by the foresight and fortitude of the cities that originally formed the district. We feel sure every area in Southern California will continue to exert the same forward look- Jason Appraises Controversy of Water Proposition No. 1 Anaheim Gazette, Center St. Editor: We becoming a little disbout the apparent lack mation and understandple have relative to Proposition No. 1 on the ballot dated Nov. 8. In our area, are most that Proposition No. 1 be voted upon favorit is of the greatest force to us in the near We secure our water to sources, directly from Metropolitan Water lines and from water pumped out of the underground basin. This underground basin showed definite signs of depletion in 1925 and by the '40s water levels were dropping at an alarming rate. Sea water has come into our underground water basin in large quantities, so much so, in fact, that in several cases all of the wells serving some cities have been lost. To offset this loss of underground supply we have been buying up to 140,000 acre feet of water a year from the Metropolitan Water District lines to sink into the ground. The Metropolitan Water District tells us we will have to cut down on our purchases of recharge because water in suficient quantities will not be available to us by 1965 and that by 1972 there will be no water available to us for underground re-charge. Growth of the area being what it is, and knowing by experience what happens to underground water supplies when there is no re-charge of the basin, we are very much worried about our future. Incidentally, this same condition exists throughout Los Angeles County (not city) and the other counties in Southern California. We are presently taking through direct service from pipelines and underground recharge much more water in this area than that to which we are entitled. The reason for this is the City of Los Angeles is not using as yet its full quota. We realize Los Angeles will continue to take more water each year, as they have in the past, leaving corresponingly less to us for re-charge. We are grateful to Los Angeles for the fact we have been able to buy water from their allotment. However, it becomes a serious matter when we realize our water needs cannot be filled a few years hence as all of Southern California further develops. There, unfortunately, seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding relative to Proposition No. 1 on the Nov. 8 ballot. It is really only an enabling act to allow the state to have the financial machinery to develop a new source of water for this area. The controversy between the Metropolitan Water District and the State of Californias does not arise over the merits of the Proposition, but rather over the terms of a contract having to do with the details of water service between Metropolitan Water District and those cities which brought it into being. The growth and prosperity of Southern California has been primarily brought about by the foresight and fortitude of the cities that origiinally formed the district. We feel sure every area in Southern California will continue to exert the same forward look­ ing traits they have shown in the past to the end that growth may continue in the future. It is difficult to imagine any group would oppose Proposition No. 1 and thus preclude any possibility of any contra­ cual arrangements of any kind from even being considered in the future. Yours very truly, CHAS. A. PEARSON President, Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County. is really only an enabling act to allow the state to have the financial machinery to develop a new source of water for this area. The controversy between the Metropolitan Water District and the State of California does not arise over the merits of the Proposition, but rather over the terms of a contract having to do with the details of water service between the state and the contracting agency. If Proposition No. 1 does not carry, all the negotiations that have been going on relative to the contract will have been a waste of time because there cannot then be any need for a contract. If Proposition No. 1 does carry, the money implemented by it will not be spent unless a satisfactory contract is accepted by the Metropolitan Water District. The City of Los Angeles is most fortunate to have two sources of water, the Owens Valley and the Colorado River. The areas outside of the city have only one source, the Metropolitan Water District, aside from our underground which is fast being depleted. If these outside areas had assurances of any other source of supply, their future economic condition would not be in such jeopardy. There is no other practical, adequate supply available although some have been suggested and found wanting. We are all very proud of the erate gains in transportation and retail trade. On the other hand, post-Labor Day layoffs by hotels and recreation and amusement centers in the resort areas accounted for job losses in the service group between August and September. Employment reductions were also reported in agriculture, construction and finance. Although unemployment dropped by 10,100 from August to September, it was almost 50 per cent above that for the same month in 1959 when 106,300 persons were unemployed. The unemployed represented 5.5 per cent of the labor force in the oLs Angeles-Long Beach-Orange County area in September, down from 5.8 per cent in August. Bonfires Slated At Five Schools The Anaheim Park and Recreation Department plans to have the second annual Hallowe'en Bonfires on Oct. 28 at five city playgrounds. They are Barton, Lincoln, John Marshall, Edison and Maxwell schools. The program will start at 8 p.m. and be over by 8:30 p.m. Primarily designed for children to relax and quiet down after their trick and treat escapades, kids of all ages, along with their parents, are invited to join in community singing, story-telling and general quiet fun. "THANK YOU CONGRESSMAN UTT" John Laguna (left) explains operation of mixing machine to Congressman Utt "For Voting for the Landrum-Griffin Bill of Labor Rights" The Landrum-Griffin bill of Labor rights gives the laboring man, both union and non-union, the protection of his God-given privileges, including the right to vote for the man of his choice, which some irresponsible labor bosses seek to violate. Congressman Utt is a true friend of labor. RE-ELECT James B. UTT CONGRESSMAN X Utt for Congress Committee, Wm., Cruddy, Ch., Lee Hassenjaeger, Trust. BTK An Important Announcement Our beautiful new La Palma Chapel Important Announcement Our beautiful new La Palma Chapel and Mortuary on La Palma at Euclid will be ready for dedication soon. Please watch this newspaper for an important announcement of interest to all Orange County families NEXT WEEK. BTK BACKS TROUTMAN KAULBARS 201 NORTH LEMON ST. • KEYSTONE 8-8349 Orange County in First Avenue Street