anaheim-gazette 1961-10-12

EDITORIAL The Times—Wrong Again Are the Los Angeles Times and the Chandler family wrong again? We refer to an article this week in the Times entitled "Knight's Poll Weapons Might Backfire on Him." Robert Blanchard, author of the article, takes issue with the Knight forces who are urging Democrats to register as Republicans only for the primary election so they can vote for Knight in the primary and insure his runoff election with the Democratic candidate. He cites several half-baked reasons to back up his contentions. After reading the article, we ask: "Will the Los Angeles Times be wrong again?" Of late when it comes to political forecasting the Times has come out the loser. It started back in 1958 when the Times backed former Sen. William Knowland for governor. He lost. The Times again failed to pick a winner when it backed Richard Nixon for the presidency. And the Times again came up on the short end when it battled now Mayor Samuel Yorty down to the line and predicted a victory for Norris Poulson. The Times was wrong again. For this reason we feel it is time to question some of the so-called pundits of the Times and their comment National Newspaper Week Newspapers of the nation, observing National Newspaper Week, October 15-21, have in their columns a mirror which is the most powerful weapon possible against governmental misconduct. The man peering into the glass while shaving has an image of himself the morning after an evening of indiscretion. Likewise, the public official finds his local newspaper to be a reflection of his conduct which can be good or bad. It was well spoken by the Contra-Costa County Grand Jury committee, which praised the Bay Area newspapers of California for its law enforcement activities, saying: "The free press is a powerful medium to keep citizens informed. Public officials are sensitive to its influence. And no public official welcomes an unfavorable image of his activities. Misdeeds, graft, disputes, scandals—all have news merit. Good news or Getting out a greedy so complex that its big responsibility is ink and machines. Have to get out (can't get away) to go. It comes in automation the wire services a leases. He reports to The Times again failed to pick a winner when it backed Richard Nixon for the presidency. And the Times again came up on the short end when it battled now Mayor Samuel Yorty down to the line and predicted a victory for Norris Poulson. The Times was wrong again. For this reason we feel it is time to question some of the so-called pundits of the Times and their comment on the coming primary election for governor. Times writer Blanchard quotes the Board of Directors' statement of the California Democratic Council in which they state that Knight's suggestion to change party registration "violates the spirit of the primary election law"—but he also fails to mention that each voter still reserves the right to change his registration if he so desires and if he believes that by doing so he will thwart the Los Angeles Times' apparent motive to nominate Nixon in the primary. It appears again that the Times may be wrong and, at least, may be going "way out on the limb" months before election day. KNIGHT COMES OUT WINNER The Knight-Nixon feud has subsided but the embers will continue to smolder for many months. Governor Knight, in our humble opinion, came out the winner in the charges that he hurled. His sincerity before that group of hard-hitting reporters cannot be questioned. And when Mrs. Goodwin Knight stood before them and stated with dignity that "My husband is telling the truth," no one with an ounce of grey matter could question her statement. It rang so true that not a hard-boiled reported in the room had the heart to question her sincerity. The Knights together, Goodwin and Virginia, were the unquestioned winners in a verbal bout that will have far reaching repercussions next June in the primary. The Anaheim Gazette has had many telephone calls from responsible Democrats who have indicated that they will change their registration to vote for Goodwin Knight. Nixon will find out that the Los Angeles hierarchy cannot win the election without the support of the little people. Public officials are sensitive to its influence. And no public official welcomes an unfavorable image of his activities. Misdeeds, graft, disputes, scandals—all have news merit. Good news, or bad news, is hard to suppress. This committee feels that the spectre of widespread publicity is one of the greatest aids to assure integrity and to deter misconduct by public officials." Proclamation Freedom flourishes in truth. Tyranny thrives in ignorance. In this critical time in world history, the right of the people to know the truth, in order that they may act wisely and fearlessly, imposes a grave obligation on our nation's press. It is an obligation our newspapers have met fully. As Governor of California, it is a privilege for me to join in observing October 15 to 21 as National Newspaper Week in California. The theme of this year's observance is, "Your Newspaper: Heritage of Truth, Frontier of Freedom." National Newspaper Week should serve as a reminder to all Americans that a free press is their best guarantee of a free society. The Knights together, Goodwin and Virginia, were the unquestioned winners in a verbal bout that will have far reaching repercussions next June in the primary. The Anaheim Gazette has had many telephone calls from responsible Democrats who have indicated that they will change their registration to vote for Goodwin Knight. Nixon will find out that the Los Angeles hierarchy cannot win the election without the support of the little people. YOU'RE THE POOR FISH! News Item: House of Representatives votes $20 million to build new aquarium for the District of Columbia. Now, let it be understood that we aren't against fish. And we're not against aquariums either. In ordinary times it might be a dandy idea for the residents of Washington to have a fine new aquarium. But these aren't ordinary times. Our nation is fighting a cold war; government spending is astronomical and growing more so every day. Every hour of the day the Federal government is spending $1 million more than it takes in. A $10 billion deficit is in prospect. With the government spending that kind of money, one might ask "what's wrong with a mere $20 million for a badly needed aquarium?" Again, we say aquariums are fine—we like to look at fish, too—and for all we know $20 million might not be an unreasonable figure. But it is unreasonable, we believe, to spend millions—either a few millions or many millions—for non-essentials, for unnecessary luxuries, in an era when the interest on the public debt alone costs us taxpayers $9 billion a year. Anaheim Rotary Backs Fund Drive At their last meeting, Anaheim Rotarians pledged themselves to aiding the business division of the Anaheim United Fund. "Each Rotarian agreed to contact from two to three Anaheim businessmen in the present United Fund campaign," said Club President Rodney "Bud" Coulsen. "This fits in with the ideal of 'Service Before Self,' whichever one of Rotary's ideals." Newspaper Week, Oct. 15 to 21 Newspaper Week Profile The main difference between the jobs of the metropolitan publisher, or editor, and his counterpart in the Hometown field, is that the country publisher's job is harder. Getting out a great daily is so complex that its publisher's big responsibility is to paper, ink and machines. He doesn't have to get out (in fact, he can't get away) to gather news. It comes in automatically—over the wire services and via releases. He reports to no one butn't) but he does it with a smile on his face—usually. One of the big reasons for his toughness is that he is very much the town's watch-dog and interpreter of his local government. He interprets the doings of his local people, too. Actually he's the town's historian. Also, he is the town's leader. Every worthwhile, local enterprise begins and ends in his office, or in his brain. He leads just about every club and local organization. He heads the YOUR BEST BUY! Per Month 25¢ Delivered Telephone PR 2-1800 VOLUME 90, NUMBER 19 11 Anaheim CITY TESTS NEW ANAHEIM COMMENT It is rather interesting to find someone in at least partial agreement with us on the current civil defense "craze" sweeping this city. State Sen. John Murdy (see Page 7) comes up with the report there is growing opposition to the fallout shelter because they could well become death traps in event of nuclear attack. Murdy, of course, does not give up all hope of survival in case of nuclear attack. But he Getting out a great daily is so complex that its publisher's big responsibility is to paper, ink and machines. He doesn't have to get out (in fact, he can't get away) to gather news. It comes in automatically—over the wire services and via releases. He reports to no one but himself. This is not meant to be detrimental to big city papers. They perform their own kind of service: are good ad, news and entertainment mediums. But it is to make a fair comparison of the two great fields: roughly 1,500 giants vs. about 10,000 small-town, small-sized, local newspapers. While the big fellow reports to no one but himself, the small-town publisher reports to every man, woman and child in his town and in the community his paper serves. Time was, back in the horse and buggy days, when country journalism, in many cases, was composed of cracker-barrel gossip, poker, green eye shades, high stools, hand presses—some natural talent and a whole lot of hard-headed common sense. But times have changed. Our head man still is a tough guy (wouldn't be much if he was ment. He interprets the doings of his local people, too. Actually he's the town's historian. Also, he is the town's leader. Every worthwhile, local enterprise begins and ends in his office, or in his brain. He leads just about every club and local organization. He heads the drives—all of them. He "clothes the poor, visits the sick and buries the dead." This new kind of publisher has new kinds of fights on his hands. While the big brother is fighting unions and taxes, he, out there in the grass roots, is fighting for FOI—Freedom of Information; Freedom of the Press and freedom to live the wonderful kind of life that only is found out there in the sticks, where houses are homes, neighbors are friends and there are trees on every street. This friendly, knowledgeable man has led it to, and advanced with this town, to a new awareness, a new sophistication, a new prosperity. He's still a country boy, but no longer a slave. He's got a trained, professional staff now. He can get away, not just to fish but to foreign lands. Every one would be surprised, if a survey were taken, to see how many Hometown publishers and editors do just that each year. Page 7) comes up with the report there is growing opposition to the fallout shelter because they could well become death traps in event of nuclear attack. Murdy, of course, does not give up all hope of survival in case of nuclear attack. But he very aptly points out many yard shelters now planned by residents could definitely become traps in the event of attack. This was not mentioned when Anaheim councilmen recently voted an emergency ordinance permitting construction of shelters in front yards. And it certainly was not considered when councilmen approved a study to come up with $200,000 extra to construct a basement fallout shelter in the city's proposed library. Anaheim's newly formed civil defense committee cannot be criticized for its effort. But to many of us the whole business appears a waste of time. It is admirable for a group of residents to put in their free time to insure that we have some type of disaster corps or plan if attack would occur here. But the problem is any plan or corps requires people. And just how many of us will be left in the event of nuclear attack? No one really knows. But we do know that with the increase of government projects in this area Orange County is rapidly (Continued on Page 3-A) That was a report Tuesday noon in the Gourmet Restaurant when actor-producer George Murphy launched the drive. It was reported that $91,429 has been pledged so far... Heritage of Truth—Frontier of Freedom EAST WEST No one really knows. But we do know that with the increase of government projects in this area Orange County is rapidly (Continued on Page 3-A) taking on status of major target (Continued on Page 8-A) Library Sets Book Reviews The Anaheim Public Library is again privileged to present a series of book reviews by Mrs. Mary G. Scarborough. Dates of the reviews are Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3, Feb. 7 and Mar. 7. As has been the custom in the past, the reviews will be held in the library reference room at 241 S. Los Angeles St., at 10:15 a.m. The public is invited. The first review, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, will feature the new fall releases. A variety of interesting reading choices will be presented in the charming and gracious way that is Mrs. Scarborough's trade mark. Murphy, veteran performer on stage and screen, producer and civic leader, spoke at the luncheon on the part voluntary services play in our free enterprise system. Formerly vice-president of Desilu Studios, he is now with Technicolor, Inc. More than 200 United Fund workers, leaders, civic officials and businessmen attended the official kickoff luncheon. The luncheon also marked the start of the residential drive in all areas. Barney Jordan, campaign chairman, said three huge thermometers, towering 35 feet in the air, were erected in Anaheim immediately after the luncheon to enable the community to follow the progress of the campaign. They were placed on Placentia Ave. and Vermont St., at La Palma St. and Harbor Blvd., and at Pearson Park on Harbor. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Orange County's Oldest Newspaper Established in 1870 11 Anaheim, California, Thursday, October 12, 1961 TWELVE PAGES S NEW CIVIL DEFENSE SYSTEM Residents Asked To Evaluate, Give Opinions On Today’s Test Residents for the second day in a row will be asked to evaluate the civil defense warning system which will be tested today between 11 and 11:30 a.m. The five-second blasts will be sounded at the utilities building at 518 S. Los Angeles St. City employees and members of the city’s Civil Defense Citizens’ Committee will be spotted at strategic points throughout the city to report on the success of the system. City officials reported the test will consist of five-second blasts interrupted by 10-second lulls. Officials are asking residents throughout the city write their directed that members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Civil Defense be fingerprinted and have their pictures taken. The council also directed that present and new members of the committee be thoroughly screened for security reasons. FOR JOY—Strutting baton twirlers and leap-weerleaders like Connie Furlong (left) and Judy Jon of Anaheim High School will be leading col-bands in the Halloween Festival parade. The en-reek of Oct. 21 to 28 will be filled with family color and excitement. The action will center in town Anaheim beginning with the kickoff last Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7:30 a.m. until with a kiddies' parade, sidewalk bazaar, window and professional entertainment through the week. Max, Saturday evening, Oct. 28, will be an all-now in the stadium in La Palma Park and the through the downtown streets. Tickets are able now from the Anaheim Chamber of Com- CALENDAR 12:15 p.m. Masons, Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 16 Grandmothers Club, Optimist Clubhouse, 1:30 p.m. YMCA Board of Directors, YMCA. Optimist Youth Band, Optimist Clubhouse, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 17 American Legion Auxiliary 72, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. Choraleers, Anaheim High School, 7 p.m. IOOF 199, IOOF Hall, 7:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club, Elks Clubhouse, 12:10 p.m. Lions Breakfast Club, Gourmet Restaurant, 7:15 a.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 18 Knights of Columbus, 325 W. Center, 8 p.m. Masons, Royal Arch, Masonic Temple, 7:30 p.m. VWWI Barracks 1235, Legion Hall, 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 12 Assistance League, Leagu Building, 12:30 p.m. Exchange Club, Elks Clubhouse, noon. Izaak Walton League Iketes, La Palma Youth Center, 8 p.m. Kiwanis Breakfast Club, Gourmet Restaurant, 7:30 a.m. Moose Lodge, Moose Hall, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 13 Anaheim Park Club, Pearson Park, 2 p.m. City Park Chess Club, 400 N. Palm, 7 p.m. Lions Club, Elks Clubhouse Register for Primaries at City Hall Registered Democrats who desire to change their registration to support Former Gov. Goodwin Knight in the coming primary elections may do so at the City Clerk's office in City Hall. The office is open until 5 p.m. every day. Residents Win Bank Promotions Residents Win Bank Promotions Two Anaheim residents have been named to the officer-staff of Bank of America's soon-to-open Stanton branch, it was announced this week by Jesse W. Tapp, chairman of the board of directors. They are John Craig, 1580 Harriet Lane, who has been appointed manager of the branch; and Donald C. Foster, 9308 Tina Way, who will serve as operations officer. Craig was second in charge at the West Fullerton branch prior to his new assignment. He began his banking career in his native Missouri, but came west a short time later, where he joined Bank of America as a bookkeeper in Pasadena. World War II soon interrupted his career, and he spent the next four years with the Navy. Upon his return, he became a teller at the El Monte branch and gained further experience at San Gabriel and Bell before coming to Orange County five yaers ago. He graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor of science degree in business and public administration. He also has studied at the American Institute of Banking. Promoted — John Craig (right) and Donald Foster have been named to officer staff of new branch Bank of America. Craig has served as treasurer and a board member of the Fullerton Lions Club. He and his wife, Regina, have two children, Catherine, 14, and Donald, 11. Foster, who was assistant operations officer at Paramount before his promotion, joined the bank as a teller in Long Beach and was assigned to the Paramount branch after completing an intensive management training program. He was specially selected for the program when he demonstrated an aptitude for accelerated officer training. Born in Iowa, Foster moved west as a youth and attended Long Beach City College. He served with the Army in the Far East during the Korean conflict. He and his wife, Mary Ann, are the parents of two children, Cindy, 2½, and Danny, 8 months.