anaheim-gazette 1961-04-27

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Per Month 25¢ Delivered Telephone PR 2-1800 VOL. LXXXIX, NO. 47 11 Anaheim Residents Battle ANAHEIM COMMENT "What is being done to provide space for leisure and relaxation for an expanding Orange County population?" That is a question being explored by that giant of the press, trucked in from Los Angeles. Far be it for us to take issue with this journalism giant. But it does get a little hard to take when these "out-of-town publications" start trying to solve the problems of Anaheim and the rest of the county. Far be it for us to take issue with this journalism giant. But it does get a little hard to take when these "out-of-town publications" start trying to solve the problems of Anaheim and the rest of the county. In this most recent try the Times pleads, indirectly, that acquisition of land for play fails to keep pace with population growth. Now we ask you: Did you come to Anaheim for the parks or did you buy a home here to take advantage of the backyard living provided by suburbia? The answer is obvious. It is again rather apparent it is necessary to have a City Recreation and Parks Department. But let us hope their main function is not trying to see how much land they can acquire for more parks. It is sufficient to say Orange County has been billed as one big playground. With the arrival of Disneyland to Anaheim this illusion starts to become a reality in many minds. Yet, how many parks and play areas do we need? We spend thousands for our homes. We build that patio and put in the play gear for the youngsters. We have some of the finest backyard play areas in the nation. We have play areas (Continued on Page 6-A) SIX-STORY modern steel and concrete for construction on northeast corner of Shopping Center. Savings Association Plans Office Building Proposal by California Federal Savings to construct a six-story office building in the Broadway Shopping Center was announced by J. Howard Edgerton, president of the nation's largest federal saving association. The 66,000 square foot modern steel and concrete structure would be located on the northeast corner of Euclid and Crescent Aves. Other office building being in California Federal structure in shaw-Imperial and an eight Hollywood's intersection. "The proposed building is in California Federal confidence in which it will through subsequent," said California occupies temp WEEK IN ANAHEIM Security First National Bank and Associates were apparent low bidders on $3,185,000 worth of general obligation bonds in Anaheim. Proceeds from sale of bonds will enable the city to make improvements as well as acquire more property for park sites and a branch public library. A two-story, 20-room motel will be erected at 500 S. Beach at cost of around $52,-000. Richard Anthony is the builder. An expanded youth program is being planned by the Anaheim YMCA under direction of recently appointed committee chairman, reported Richard Gay, president. This will include program of summer day camp for Anaheim youngsters. The architectural firm of Smith, Powell & Morgridge was given a verbal contract to work on part of branch library plans at a cost of $780. In another note, the same firm apparently has full authorization to make site studies on the proposed civic center for Anaheim. Councilman Joe Thompson, during stormy public hearing recently, questioned the authorization given to the firm to make the studies. City workers last week were seen smashing up three pinball machines recently seized by Anaheim police. The pinball machines are illegal under city and state law and are classed as gambling devices. A two-hour fire early this week caused extensive damage. California occupies temples Anaheim at 44 der the management vice pres McGill. This event in March, 1966 has acquired savings accounts. The associates will be located floor of the pro heim building offer five floors units. Surmount house will be a temperature in feet tall numberpected to be veryance of at least. Architectural by Heusel & Long Beach, interior of precast panels alternat num windows control sants will be Po Company. NAHEIM GAZETTE Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 Anaheim, California, Thursday, April 27, 1961 TWELVE PAGES Battle In Zoning Dispute Hit Council For Anawood Land Vote Residents of Anaheim's Anawood area, still smarting from a rebuff by the City Council on their protests against multiple dwellings at entrance to their homes, today claim the fight isn't over yet. "We are girding for a finish battle," spokesmen for the residents said, despite action by City Council for multiple units Y modern steel and concrete office building picture in model is planned action on northeast corner of Euclid and Crescent Aves. in Broadway Center. Gs Association Office Building California Fed. to construct a six-building in the shopping Center led by J. Howard resident of the na- federal saving asquare foot mod- concrete struc-located on the ter of Euclid and s. Other office building being built by California Federal include a six-story structure in Inglewood's Crenshaw-Imperial Shopping Center and an eight-story edifice at Hollywood's Sunset - Vermont intersection. "The proposed new Anaheim building is in keeping with California Federal's expression of confidence in the communities in which it has branch offices through substantial investments," said Edgerton. California Federal presently occupies temporary quarters in Kuchels Win High Honors at Press Fete The Kuchel Family of the Anaheim Gazette was honored last week at the eighth annual Journalism Workshops at Santa Ana College. The names of the late Henry Kuchel, longtime publisher of the Gazette; his widow, Mrs. Henry Kuchel, 315 S. Claudina St., and her two sons, Co-Publisher Ted Kuchel and U.S. Senator Thomas Kuchel, were inscribed on the college's Or-a rebuff by the City Council on their protests against multiple dwellings at entrance to their homes, today claim the fight isn't over yet. "We are girding for a finish battle," spokesmen for the residents said, despite action by City Council for multiple units (R-3) zoning on the property in dispute. "We are going to see if home owners in Anaheim have any rights at all," said Joseph Grant, an engineer, of 1314 Falcon Pl., whose home is one of those most affected by the project of developed Raymond Spehar. "The important thing about the Anawood case is that it reveals at long last just what's wrong with Anaheim zoning. It's simply that the council doesn't respect the rights of the home owners. It rejects their petitions and protests, and is most indulgent toward real estate promoters, who actually are to blame for the che- "The Euclid-Ball Co. and ning procedure," said resident Melbourne A. Gauer. S. A. Freedman, 1714 Chalet Ave., who has led the fight against multiple dwellings, indicated that the drop in value on his home if multiple dwellings go in will be "from $7,000 to $8,000." "In addition, commercial or multiple units in this area will cause all of the remaining available land nearby to go for commercial or multiple use, thus ruining what otherwise would be ideal for residential neighborhood," he declared. "The proposed new Anaheim building is in keeping with California Federal's expression of confidence in the communities in which it has branch offices through substantial investments," said Edgerton. California Federal presently occupies temporary quarters in Anaheim at 465 N. Loara, under the management of assistant vice president Ernest A. McGill. This office was opened in March, 1960, and since then has acquired more than 2000 savings accounts. The association's facilities will be located on the ground floor of the proposed new Anaheim building which also will offer five floors of office rental units. Surmounting the penthouse will be a huge time and temperature indicator with 12 feet tall numerals that are expected to be visible for a distance of at least two miles. Architectural plans prepared by Heusel & Homolka, A.I.A., Long Beach, feature an exterior of precast colored concrete panels alternating with aluminum windows that will have sun control screens. Contractors will be Pozzo Construction Company. Senator Kuchel flew in from Washington to make three speeches during the day-long observance. He addressed the college assembly on current governmental problems; acknowledged the honors for the family at the afternoon Awards Assembly of the Journalism conference, and then was the speaker for the College Press Club banquet in the Penthouse Executive Club in Santa Ana. The senator also was the guest of the college faculty at luncheon and conferred with professors of political science and history, in addition to being given a campus tour. Framed certificates were given each of the Kuchels in recognition of the family's contributions to Orange County journalism. Henry came to Anaheim in 1859 and his family Schools Plan Open Houses Open house programs will be held tonight at Western and Anaheim High Schools as a salute to Public Schools Week. Activities at both schools begin at 7 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m. Students have prepared displays depicting highlights of science, mathematics, craft, art and other classes. Program highlights at Western High will include a cake-baking contest by home economics students and modern dance exhibition by the girl's physical education department.