anaheim-gazette 1960-12-22

FROM US TO YOU May lights that twinkle on your Christmas tree Bring understanding, love, serenity May you be strong and kindly in your charity And live in faith through all Eternity. ---The Gazette Staff Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Published Every Thursday VOL. LXXXIX, NO. 29 City Gets $427,438 In Quarterly Taxes City Gets $427,438 In Quarterly Taxes Anaheim's share of local sales and use taxes distributed by the State for fourth 1960 quarter amount to $427,438, Richard Nevins, Fourth District member of the State Board of Equalization, announced yesterday. Orange County's totaled $2,427,718, Nevins said. In a prepared statement he reported that $55,000,000 was distributed in two installments during the quarter to the 55 counties and 340 cities that had contracted before July 1 for state administration of their sales and use taxes. Of this amount, advance payments of almost $50,000,000 were made in November, with final payments of $6,300,000 due just before Christmas. The cities received $42,738,-000 as their share of the one percent levy on third-quarter business; the counties, $8,994,-000; and the City and County of San Francisco, $4,274,000. Better than two-fifths of the total went to jurisdictions in Los Angeles County. Nevins said that rebates for an additional $354,800, representing an 8½ percent reduction in the cost of administration, were made to the participating cities and counties. Administrative costs were reduced to $1.50 per one hundred dollars of collection in the 1959-60 fiscal year from $1.64 in 1958-59. Hey, Kids! You Can Phone Santa Yesiree! All you have to do is dial KE 5-2833 and ask for him. That's what Bud-Harris, president of the Anaheim Junior College, said. Pipe to Insure Water Supply Arrives Here The first load of pipe for Anaheim's $3,800,000 water bond program was delivered to the city yesterday morning with Mayor A. J. Schutte, other city officials and Lawrence R. Tollenaere, vice president of the American Pipe Co., participating in brief city hall ceremonies. This water project is a segment of the $10,600,000 capital improvement bond issue program Anaheim voters approved at the April 12 election. Divided into four phases, the first phase of the water program will comprise the laying of 5,500 feet of 36-inch transmission main pipe under the Newport Freeway, down Santa Ana Canyon Road, north on Jefferson, underneath the Santa Ana River bed and extending on Jefferson Street to La Palma Avenue. If laid on Center Street this length of pipe would extend from the city hall to the Santa Ana Freeway. Major problem involved in Sheriff Warns On Illegal Use Of Pellet Guns Nearly every week range County sheriff's office ceives reports of de property by juveniles guns. Sheriff James said today. "We would like to tell the public about the illicit of BB guns, pellet gun shots and other firearm sheriff explained. "In a time the damage caused these weapons amounts thousands of dollars." Lt. Rus Campbell, co-director of the sheriff's Crime Prevention and Juvenile Feels that parents should buy their children the "toys" that can be used destructive manner. BB guns are not to dangerous weapons, said bell, and he cited cases children have lost their after being hit in the eye a BB. There are other in where children have had teeth damaged and body jured by pellets. "Also, there are many birds that eat insects and that are killed by c with guns," Campbell Hey, Kids! You Can Phone Santa Yesiree! All you have to do is dial KE 5-2833 and ask for him. That's what Bud-Harris, president of the Anaheim Junior Chamber of Commerce, says. This is the third Christmas the chamber has provided such extraordinary connection with the Merry Man from the North Pole. When? Oh, yes; between 6 and 8 p.m. today and the same Newport Freeway, down Santa Ana Canyon Road, north on Jefferson, underneath the Santa Ana River bed and extending on Jefferson Street to La Palma Avenue. If laid on Center Street this length of pipe would extend from the city hall to the Santa Ana Freeway. Major problem involved in the first phase construction is the crossing of the Santa Ana River. The line will be laid 22 feet under the present water channel floor and will be entirely encased in concrete. This part of the program will cost $336,127.80 and will be completed in six months. 24,400 NEW GAS METERS TO BE ADDED IN COUNTY Southern Counties Gas Co. expects to make 24,400 new meter connections to lines in its Orange County division in 1961 and has set a budget of $4,865,000 for facilities to service customers in the area, Justin M. Kennedy, gas company division manager, has announced. The money budgeted is for improvements in plant only and does not include money set aside each year for recurring operating expenses, Kennedy said. The budget for this area is part of an overall budget of $20,150,000 earmarked by the company for 1961 throughout its service area. Largest item in the Orange County division 1961 budget, $3,990,000, is for connecting and servicing new customers in this area. Another major item in 1961's budget locally is $820,000 for main and service replacements, Kennedy said. Throughout its system, Southern Counties expects to add 45,000 new customers in 1961, bringing its projected year-end net total to an estimated 800,000 customers served. MERRY CHRISTMAS NAHEIM GAZET ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TWELVE P ,438 ANAHEIM, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA TWELVE P 7,438 boxes ubted by the State for the Fourth District member of Orange County's share Sheriff Warns On Illegal Use Of Pellet Guns Nearly every week the Orange County sheriff's office receives reports of destroyed property by juveniles with guns, Sheriff James Musick said today. "We would like to caution the public about the illegal use of BB guns, pellet guns, sling shots and other firearms," the sheriff explained. "In a year's time the damage caused by these weapons amounts to thousands of dollars." Lt. Rus Campbell, commander of the sheriff's Crime Prevention and Juvenile Bureau, feels that parents should not buy their children the type of "toys" that can be used in a destructive manner. BB guns are not toys but dangerous weapons, said Campbell, and he cited cases where children have lost their sight after being hit in the eye with a BB. There are other instances where children have had their teeth damaged and bodies injured by pellets. "Also, there are many useful birds that eat insects and pests that are killed by children with guns," Campbell continued. CITRUS CHRISTMAS TREE—Pretty Judy Ann Price, California Citrus Queen National Orange Show, portrays "Citrus Wonderland" theme of 1961 exposited scheduled for April 20 through 30, by using dwarf orange tree instead of traditional evergreen. A Citrus Sam smiles approval as Judy affixes star. Dope Traffic Control Plans Given Brown Governor Edmund G. Brown had before him this week a 22-point program for narcotics control in California, submitted by a special study commission, which recommended that 1961 be officially designated "Fight Narcotics Year." The report of the commission, which was headed by Harve M. Wright, is displayed on Anaheim and Western Communities United Fund is within $40,000 of its goal for 1960, it was announced this week by United Fund officials. A total of $250,000 has been reported to the office, which is more than the total giving for last year, according to the official records. The goal was raised to $290,- division of the Fund drive year has made a remarkable showing, fund officials re-Although the quota was reached the giving exceeded it by an increase of 275 per c-Joe Thompson, this Fund president, said: "It should be kept in that the $290,000 goal is a minimum requirement for the agencies included in..." Governor Edmund G. Brown had before him this week a 22-point program for narcotics control in California, submitted by a special study commission, which recommended that 1961 be officially designated "Fight Narcotics Year." The report of the commission, which was headed by Harry M. Kimball, former FBI special agent, recommended closer cooperation among state and local agencies, greater emphasis on prevention of addiction, and increased penalties for sales of narcotics to minors. Narcotics, the commission said, is not a large-scale syndicate in California but a traffic carried on "almost entirely by addict peddlers operating independently, each busily engaged in promoting new business." The governor said he would present the report to the 1961 Legislature for its "most careful study and appraisal." He also announced that a White House conference on narcotics, aimed at increasing Federal efforts to curb the drug menace, will be called by President-elect John F. Kennedy. Big U.S. Increase In Business Firms: The year 1960 showed 4.7 million business firms in the United States, the U.S. Department of Commerce reports. Anaheim and Western Communities United Fund is within $40,000 of its goal for 1960, it was announced this week by United Fund officials. A total of $250,000 has been reported to the office, which is more than the total giving for last year, according to the official records. The goal was raised to $290,-000 this year because of the inclusion of the Salvation Army which did not participate in last year's United Fund drive. The Salvation Army budget alone increased the requirement by $13,750, but all agencies had increased budgets this year because of overwhelming demands for their services. The Western Communities Nativity Story Will Feature Church Pageant A re-enactment of the traditional Christmas story will be presented in the St. Michael's Episcopal Church parish hall, 311 W. South St., at 7 o'clock tomorrow evening when the church holds its annual Christmas Pageant, the Rev. John K. Saville, rector, has announced. Written by James McDonald and directed by Mrs. Donald King, the presentation will be in two parts. It should be kept in mind that the $290,000 goal is a minimum requirement for the agencies included in United Fund drive this year. The agencies have examined their needs and the funds which has been used is an imum for their operation 1961. Jay DeDapper, Fund general chairman, told his captain money needed can still be lected if calls are made areas which to date have overlooked or unreported. "We are making a final fort to this end," he said. Besides Anaheim, communities participating in fund are Stanton, Cypress, Duland, Los Alamitos and Moor. The fund's member age are: American Red Cross, Station Army, Crippled Child Relief Association, Boy Scout Association, Catholic We Bureau, Orthopedic Hospital and Children's Hospital. Closure of Christian Church YMCA, Family Service Organization, Campfire Girls, U.S. Service Organization and Ann's Maternity Associati CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ". AND A CHILD WAS BORN ." The world has felt the spirit of that first Holy Night for almost two thousand years. On this Christmas Day let us again rejoice for the aura of goodness and light with which it has blessed us. And remember the message of brotherhood it portrays. To Your Favorite Carrier Boy YOUR REST BUY 25¢ PER MONTH TWELVE PAGES THURSDAY, DEC. 22, 1960 Plans Mapped to Curb Holiday Traffic Toll TWELVE PAGES THURSDAY, DEC. 22, 1960 Plans Mapped to Curb Holiday Traffic Toll California's highways will again draw the spotlight this weekend as the traditional Christmas holiday traffic onslaught begins. A shocking estimate of 82 deaths on the highways during the Christmas and New Year's holidays has been issued by public officials. The California Highway Patrol will be out in full force, in cooperation with city traffic police, to reduce the toll, says Commissioner Bradford M. Crittenden. "To do this," said Crittenden, "the patrol again will emphasize firm enforcement against the drinking driver, as well as against those violations that have historically proven to be the cause of the most severe accidents." "Cooperation on the part of motorists in observing rules of the road and safe driving practices, of course, also a requisite. A responsible driving public is the primary key to a lower traffic toll," he added. In some localities CHP officers will set up or cooperate in the establishment of traffic checks. These will be handled by Patrol Zone commanders and will be conducted as deemed necessary. The patrol again is cooperating with the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, which will work through the 15,000 on-sale liquor stores in the State to discourage the combination of drinking and driving. "The estimate of 82 deaths can be reduced only through the sincere efforts of drivers and the agencies responsible for the safe movement of traffic," said Crittenden. Santa’s Mail The jolly old gentleman with the snow-colored whiskers was being paged again today by Anaheim children, with only three days to go before Christmas. We certainly hope that Santa Claus (who sometimes is known as Saint Nicholas) will have time to read a few more letters, don't you? Because they are so very interesting, The Gazette is passing on to its readers some of their excerpts. Division of the Fund drive this year has made a remarkable showing, fund officials report. Although the quota was raised, the giving exceeded it by $3,000 an increase of 275 per cent. Joe Thompson, this year's fund president, said: "It should be kept in mind that the $290,000 goal figure is a minimum requirement for the agencies included in the United Fund drive this year. The agencies have examined their needs and the figure which has been used is a minimum for their operations for 1961." Jay DeDapper, Fund general chairman, told his captains the money needed can still be collected if calls are made in areas which to date have been overlooked or unreported. "We are making a final effort to this end," he said. Besides Anaheim, communities participating in fund drive are Stanton, Cypress, Dairyland, Los Alamitos and Ross-oor. The fund's member agencies are: American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Crippled Children's Relief Association, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Visiting Nurses' Association, Catholic Welfare Bureau, Orthopedic Hospital and Children's Hospital, Association of Christian Churches, MCA, Family Service Association, Campfire Girls, United Service Organization and St. Ann's Maternity Association. Anaheim children, with only three days to go before Christmas. We certainly hope that Santa Claus (who sometimes is known as Saint Nicholas) will have time to read a few more letters, don't you? Because they are so very interesting. The Gazette is passing on to its readers some of their excerpts. Six-year-old Alice Ulrich, for instance, says she would really like to have "a bicycle and sewing machine and a Raggedy Ann Doll and a cooking set thank you" all in one six-year-old breath. Then there's Joannie Rene Roper who would be happy with some tennishoes and will you please fill my dog's sock." "I think I have been a good girl," says Joannie, as a clincher. Not to be outdone, little Diane Perez straight off tells Santa: "I've been a good girl most of the time." She'll settle for a tea set, a nurse's outfit with a bag and a walnut desk and chair for her room. "Jimmy," says Diane, "would like some surprises—especially a music box, a fire engine and a fire truck with firemen." Jodie Ann Rupert practiced spelling her last name and then asked Ol' St. Nick for "shoe skates, doll clothes and a color book with crayons." Susan Faith Nater, 6, had some "inside help" in preparing Santa's list for her little brother, Joey, and herself. "Lisbeth (she's from Sweden) is helping me," writes Susan. "Mommie said she's have our doors unlocked for you. And we'll have a snack, too," said she. Unfortunately, Susan's lists are too long for publication, but we are sure Santa will make her very happy. Mike, Susan's "big brother," likewise submits a formidable list in which mentions "light weight geans the same as the geans I have hole in," a pair of socks "like Dad wears" and some color film "to take on Christmas when Susan and Joey are opening their presents." But now we are very, very sorry because we just don't have enough space to print the rest of the letters to Santa Claus (sometimes known, also as Kris Kringle). So we will send the rest to him, hoping he gets them in time to read them before he comes to your homes. Merry Christmas!