anaheim-gazette 1962-02-01

California State Library P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Anaheir Published Continuously in Oran VOLUME 90, NUMBER 35 Phone PR 2-1800 HIS BOY — Walter Knott, chairman of the Republican Candidate Selection committee for the 69th Assembly District, rests his hand on the shoulder of John Briggs prior to announcing that the committee had endorsed Briggs at a press conference in Anaheim Tuesday. (See story inside). (Gazette Pho Mayor Takes Civic Stand Schutte Says Citizens Have Vote To Determine Civic Center Site Mayor A. J. Schutte took a definite stand last week on citizens' right to determine the location of the proposed Anaheim Civic Center, releasing a statement to the local press following his announcement he would again seek reelection. Mayor Schutte, in his statement, said he would stand behind his record in seeking a third term to the City Council in the April City Elections. The mayor was the first to file last Thursday, when local candidates for the three seats on the ballot lined up at the City Clerk's office to declare their intentions. In filing for re-election to the City Council, I do so, standing firmly on my past record. There are many issues before the people of Anaheim that should be resolved. Among them is the location of the Civic Center. I feel very strongly that the decision as to the location should be decided by the highest authority in Anaheim, that is, its citizens, and should be put on the ballot at the April 10 municipal election. The citizens of Anaheim will have to pay for it so they should have the opportunity to vote on it. As to a proper zoning ordinance, the Council employed a zoning consultant several years ago to issue The Planning Commission partiment and Planning Commission did approve a zoning ordinance and forwarded it to the City Council. We considered it and were advised by Preston Turner, our city attorney, that it must be gone over with a fine tooth comb to be certain that every phase is legal and meets the state code. Mr. Turner advised us that this is a must. We employed needed extra help in the city attorney's office so that Mr. Turner could spend most of his time getting the zoning ordinance in form to present to the City Council, which will be about the end of the year. The master plan study, not to be confused with the zoning ordinance, which was authorized by the City Council is under study by the Planning Department and should be ready for hearings by July 1. I am irrevocably opposed to intrusion on R-O or R-1 zoned residential area, if it in any way depreciates the value of the property. If land is zoned R-O and R-1 and we will not stand by our own zoning, it's just too bad. I am willing to meet with any individual or any groups to discuss any of my past actions, whatever they may be. — or any AROUND ANAHEIM We Want to Know What Is He For? By R. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor What’s there to being a political candidate? Not much, according to many politically-minded citizens in Anaheim and the county, if he is not ready to come out and name some specific issue or issues which he supports or is against. If any one individual criticism can be applied to the majority of candidates, it is this failure to be specific on a stand. “Who cares if he is against communism or socialism,” one prominent local citizen said recently. “Heck, we’re all against communism and socialism. What I want to know is what he doing to do when he gets to Sacramento or Washington or maybe just the City Hall.” “Does he have any idea of the job facing him when he is elected?” Or is he going up there and pull a (Joe) McCarthy? We don’t need those. What we need is someone to do a job for us and who knows how to do that job.” Another said he did not care what a man stood for as long as he stood for something. “I would rather vote for a guy who stands for something I disagree with, than for one who stands for nothing and spouts off a barrel of generalities.” Mayor A. J. Schutte’s stock took a sharp climb upward this week when he made his public statement regarding the civic center location and several other local issues. Even citizens who are normally lukewarm towards the Mayor admitted: “At least he’s letting us know where he stands. Too many of these characters in the city and (Please Turn to Page Four) and Saturday, Feb. 23 and Feature Series By R. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor (Part three in a five part series) What will Anaheim be 10, 25, 50 years? No one knows for certain course, but it is the task of Anaheim Planning Commission with the assistance of its local arm, the City Planning department, plus the Chamber Commerce, the several clubs and civic organizations interested citizens, to make educated guesses, and develop intelligent and flexible plans deal with the several possibilities. This is where the General comes in. Like other functions of the Planning Commission, the existence of the General Plan has a source of much misunderstanding both among citizens and organizations. In the case of the former misunderstanding and confusion has come about because age responsible for deminimating type of information have failed so in adequate form as the case of the latter, be many of the groups have failed to take advantage of information on the subject able to them through the Planning Commission and the Planning Department. The most common miscognition is the tendency to confuse General Plan with the zoning ordinance. Whereas the zoning ordinance is a law regulating land use Bibrary 4 California Geim Gazette Aquously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years PR 2-1800 Anaheim, California, Thursday, February 1, 1962 Gazette Founder George W. Barter, First Orange County newspaper editor founder of the Anaheim Gazette, will be the the topic of Leo Friis' paper, Feb. 9-10, before the 4th annual symposium of Historical Societies of Southern Friis, Anaheim attorney and California. Friis, Anaheim attorney and member of the executive board, Anaheim Residents' Association, was recently elected president of the Orange County Historical Association. He is the first president of the group to come from a city other than Santa Ana. Contract For Anaheim Post Office Given 8 File for Geier Lashes County GOP Claims McGrew Not Best Man for 34th Bob Geier, district representative of Congressman James B. Utt, last week accepted the challenge of the Republican Central Committee by announcing that he will continue to be the "top contender" for the office of U.S. Representative in Congress from the 34th Congressional District. "When the Central Committee asked that I appear before them, they requested a pledge that I support the man they endorsed if I failed to receive their blessing." "I told them I would do so pro- Annexation Fig In Courts Today The city of Anaheim's nation fight with Placentia appears for hearing in Monday morning at 9:15. The territory concerned, as the northeast annexation 3, is approximately a new area and is extremely vw Anaheim's growth potent the east. MOVIE WA Contract For Anaheim Post Office Given Construction of the new post office at Anaheim was further advanced yesterday with the announcement by Postmaster General J. Edward Day that a contract has been awarded to the Sapp Construction Company, Los Angeles, to build and lease the building to the Post Office Department. "We are continuing to build new post offices where they are needed," Day said, "but we are constantly re-assessing our lease construction program to determine whether present buildings can be altered or remodeled to take care of our expanding volume of mail. "The construction program is being concentrated in those areas where the need is urgent and suitable space cannot be obtained except through new construction." The present building will continue in use to serve the downtown business area and the eastern section of the city. It will retain all the essential window services as well as remaining the base for approximately 35 city delivery routes, according to Marshall N. McFie, Anaheim postmaster. Under the Department's ease Construction program the owner will construct the new building for Anaheim on the west side of Loarra St., approximately 725 feet north of Crescent Ave. and lease it to the Department for 20 years, with renewal options running up to 30 years, at an annual rental of $67,988 for the basic term. A total of 14 bids were received by the (Please Turn to Page Four) MOVIE WAX Museum Planned For Construction of a $1,500 museum, in the Greater Anaheim area, to perpetuate in war wood's greatest stars of the and present was announced today. Formal groundbreaking monies for the Movieland Museum, dedicated to "the standing entertainment properties of motion pictures and vision", will be held today site in Buena Park. Allen H. Parkinson, founder president of the new museum told a news conference Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles that the 20,000-square-foot ditioned building is scheduled be opened in April. He said that 60 life-size ses of contemporary and day stars in memorable from their best known roles would be in place opening. The gallery of figures added to periodically as middles for wax art fair selected. The museum's current characterizations range Greta Garbo to Clark Gabbi Jean Harlow to William Myrna Loy, and Harold Ginger Rogers and Roy Ro Feature Series By R. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor (Part three in a five part series) What will Anaheim be like in 25, 50 years? No one knows for certain, of course, but it is the task of the Anaheim Planning Commission, with the assistance of its technical arm, the City Planning Department, plus the Chamber of Commerce, the several service clubs and civic organizations and interested citizens, to make some educated guesses, and devise an intelligent and flexible plan to deal with the several possibilities. This is where the General Plan comes in. Like other functions of the Planning Commission, the exact nature of the General Plan has been a resource of much misunderstanding both among citizens and city organizations. In the case of the former, this understanding and confusion is come about because agencies responsible for deminimating this type of information have failed to so in adequate form, and in the case of the latter, because many of the groups have simply failed to take advantage of the information on the subject available to them through the Planning Commission and the City Planning Department. The most common misconception is the tendency to confuse the General Plan with the zoning ordinance. Whereas the zoning ordinance is a law regulating land use, the general plan is merely a guide to future land use. It is naturally, more than that. It is also an official statement of long-range community objectives and goals and, as such, provides a framework for the solution of immediate and contemplated future-problems. It can aid individuals in the wise development of property by providing a clear statement of the land development policy community. It contributes to the state land values by promotinganced and planned relations. (Please Turn to Page) OPEN HOUSE is feature of Junior Achievement Week Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, sponsored by 17 separate companies of Orange County teen-age business men and women who are headquartered at the Junior Achievement Center, 1014 Raymond Way, Anaheim. Industrial production techniques are explained here to Pauline Marzari and Dixon Hannon of Anaheim High School by C. R. Lundy, center, manager of production, Hughes Aircraft Company, ground system group Fullerton. As production manager for J. a Junior Achievement company counselor adult advisers from Hughes-Fullerton, he is responsible for producing the one d "Delish Kabab," a stainless steel shish kabbecue skewer set marketed by his pany. Visitors are invited to tour the Or County Junior Achievement Center each ning this week from 7 to 9 o'clock. ette ORANGE COUNTY'S FIRST NEWSPAPER Established in 1870 Per Month Delivered 25' 62 Eight Pages e for Elections Annexation Fight In Courts Today The city of Anaheim's annexation fight with Placentia will appear for hearing in court Monday morning at 9:15 a.m. The territory concerned, known as the northeast annexation No. 3, is approximately a mile in area and is extremely vital in Anaheim's growth potential to the east. Schutte First, Thompson Still Silent, 3 From Last Year File A. J. SCHUTTE Eight local citizens have already filed as candidates to run in the April Anaheim Municipal elections according to the City Clerk's Office. The first to register was incumbent Mayor A. J. Schutte. Three City Council seats will be open. In addition to Schutte's, councilmen Glenn Fry and Joe Thompson will have terms expiring. Fry has already said he would not run. Although Thompson has indicated to the Gazette that he plans to run again, he has not as yet filed his intention with the City Clerk's Office. Those who have filed along with Schutte are: Raymond L. Campbell, 620 Gilbuck; Jack C. Dutton, 1010 E. Or- MOVIE STARS' WAX MUSEUM Wax Museum For Movie Stars Planned For Greater Anaheim Construction of a $1,500,000 art museum, in the Greater Anaheim area, to perpetuate in wax Hollywood's greatest stars of the past and present was announced yesterday. Formal groundbreaking ceremonies for the Movieland Wax Museum, dedicated to "the outstanding entertainment personalities of motion pictures and television", will be held today at the site in Buena Park. Allen H. Parkinson, founder and president of the new museum, told a news conference at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, that the 20,000-square-foot air-ditioned building is scheduled to be opened in April. He said that 60 life-size likenesses of contemporary and early-day stars in memorable scenes from their best known screen roles would be in place for the opening. The gallery of figures will be added to periodically as new candidates for wax art fame are selected. The museum's current cast of characterizations range from Greta Garbo to Clark Gable, from Jean Harlow to William Holden, Myrna Loy, and Harold Lloyd, Singer Rogers and Roy Rogers — among the all-star array. The stars-in-wax will be exhibited on stages representing scenes from their pictures. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, for example, will be shown dancing in "Top Hat". The figures are being created by master waxwork artisans from around the world. Many are the work of Katherine Stubergh, noted third-generation Hollywood Sculptress. A number of them have been produced in the famed Wafista Studios in Hong Kong. Others come from Mexico and France. The Movieland Wax Museum is being built on a seven and one-half acre site at 7711 Beach Blvd. (Highway 39), near Knott's Berry Farm, in the expanding tourist entertainment complex that includes Disneyland and Marineland. The modern style building will have a curving front portico hung with large crystal chandeliers designed in Italy. An eighty-foot illuminated pyton is being erected beside the entrance drive. Architect for Movieland is Jack J. Strickland, A. I. A., of Westminster, Orange County. Contractor is Millie & Severson, Inc., Long Beach. The stages on which the figures and scenes will be displayed will follow a continuous platform arrangement in a theater-like set (Please Turn to Page Six). General Plan Phase Before City Tuesday The industrial element of the Anaheim General Plan study will be presented at Tuesday's meeting of the City Planning Commission. The report will deal with industrial sites within the city, particularly the area east of the Orange freeway, north of the Riverside freeway and south of Orange-thorpe. Although the other industrial sites in the city will be discussed, a spokesman for the City Planning Department said most of the preliminary work in these areas has already been completed. Notices to citizens in affected areas have been sent out. The meeting, tentatively scheduled to start at 3 p.m., is open to all citizens and interested parties. Guide City Defense Forum at AHS Anaheim citizens will have an opportunity to view their feelings Mayor A. J. Shute will lead a battery of four speakers at the councilmen Glenn Fry and Joe Thompson will have terms expiring. Fry has already said he would not run. Although Thompson has indicated to the Gazette that he plans to run again, he has not as yet filed his intention with the City Clerk's Office. Those who have filed along with Schutte are: Raymond L. Campbell, 620 Gilbuck; Jack C. Dutton, 1010 E. Orangethorpe; Marvin A. Wendt, 210 Florette; Walton F. Tate, 1638 Buena Vista Ave.; Lloyd E. Mount, 929 Citron; Albert A. Marcoux, 501 E. Orangethorpe, and Joseph W. Halliburton, 2516 Beach Place. Dutton, Mount and Marcoux ran in the city elections last year. Feb. 15 is the final day for candidate filing. Guide and development policy in the community. It contributes to the stability of land values by promoting a balanced and planned relationship be- (Please Turn to Page Six) City Defense Forum at AHS Anaheim citizens will have an opportunity to view their feelings concerning civil defense preparedness next month at a public forum. The public forum will be held Feb. 21 as part of a city-wide Civil Defense Week. The forum is slated for Anaheim High School, 7:30 p.m. Civil Defense Week in Anaheim will be from Feb. 19-23. Mayor A. J. Shute will lead a battery of four speakers at the high school. His subject is tentatively Anaheim's present civil defense activities and future plans. Also speaking will be Kenneth E. Holloway, chairman of the Citizens' Committee of Anaheim Civil Defense; Jim Baycott, Hughes Aircraft security director, and W. T. Long. ANAHEIM at a Glance Expect Mayor A. J. Schutte to put on a determined campaign for reelection. Certain citizens have indicated during the past week a willingness to voluntarily aid in the mayor's campaign. Civil Defense-minded citizens will have an opportunity to air their views Feb. 21 at the Public Forum at Anaheim High School. See story on this page. Dick Hanna can be expected to win the 34th Congressional election this November by a landslide, with Republicans John McGrew and Dick Geier holding a vote-splitting dogfight between them. Already 27.2 miles in area, Anaheim will be close to 35 miles before the end of 1962, with annexation of the northeast 640 acres along Jefferson Ave., and the county strip extending into the city along Gilbert and Brookhurst on the west side. Horace Kemp was named to replace Ralph Summers and Jim Chavas replaces Lee Morris on the Anaheim Planning Commission. The appointments were made Tuesday by the City Council. The terms of Morris and Summers expire next month.