anaheim-gazette 1962-04-12

California State Libary P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Anaheim Established in 1870 ... Published Continuously Volume 90, Number 45 SCHUTTE FAC A. J. Polls Record Total, But Loses Council Majority Krein Second in Vote Getting, Dutton Edges Wright in Finale By R. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor Mayor A. J. Schutte polled an all-time high in total votes in the city elections Tuesday, and received what could be interpreted as an overwhelming vote of confidence from the people of Anaheim, but Krein Second in Vote Getting, Dutton Edges Wright in Finale By E. H. (BOB) ABBORENO Gazette News Editor Mayor A. J. Schutte polled an all-time high in total votes in the city elections Tuesday, and received what could be interpreted as an overwhelming vote of confidence from the people of Anaheim, but may discover after next Tuesday he is no longer Anaheim's mayor. Schutte, in rolling up 5,981 votes of the total 11,951 cast — approximately 58% percent — faces Tuesday's mayoral election with two votes, his own and Fred T. Krein's against those of Rector (Rex) Coons and Odras (Chuck) Chandler. Jack Dutton is uncommitted, but almost all guesses are that he will side with Coons and Chandler. In order to assure himself a second term as mayor, it was necessary for Schutte to win with the Greater Anaheim Citizens' Committee's slate of himself, Krein and John S. Wright. Anaheim's mayor is not elected by a direct vote of the people, but by vote among the five members of the City Council. —Krein Second— Krein pulled into second place behind Schutte with a total of 5,365 votes, but Wright, in a tense and close battle with Dutton, lost in the final hour by almost 300 votes, 4,911 to 4,639. A spot on the Council was assured Schutte and Krein almost from the strat. The third seat, the fight between Wright and Dutton, offered the only competition in the election. Anaheim's mayor is not elected by a direct vote of the people, but by vote among the five members of the City Council. Wright jumped off to an early lead and stayed far enough ahead of Dutton during the early hours of the tabulations to give the appearance that the Citizens' Committee endorsed state would win all the way. —Weight Ahead— By the time 45 precincts were in, Wright was ahead 1,784 to 1,955. He maintained his lead un-（Please Turn to Page Four） Services have been set for 2 p.m. Friday for Mrs. Vard Hannum 215 S. Olive, Anaheim, a pioneer Orange County resident, who passed away Tuesday at Anaheim Memorial Hospital as a result of traffic accident injuries. Rev. Francis Cook, Anaheim First Methodist Church, will be charge of services at LaPalm Chapel, Backs. Troutman and Kaulbars Mortuary. Interment will be private. Mrs. Hannum's late husband was head of the sight, heat and power department of Anaheim for 35 years. The family came to Orange County in 1908 and resided Anaheim since 1912. Only survivors are four nieces — Mrs. Oscar Schultze, Anaheim Mrs. Gladys Blankmeyer, Anaheim; Mrs. H. C. Hopper, Phoenix and Mrs. Lowel Lyon, Han Mich.; and a nephew—Edwin Lyon, Muskegon, Mich. HAND FOR THE WINNER — Hands from all directions were shoved toward Jack Dutton (right) Tuesday night after the last precinct reported and he was assured of victory over John S. Wright in their nip-and-tuck battle for a council seat. The popular Dutton trailed Wright for most of the evening and finally pulled away in the last half hour. Sitting next to Dutton is Al Marcoux, another candidate. Mayor A. J. Schutte and Fred T. Krein finished 1-2 for the other two council seats. For more on the election see story and editorial on this page. ORANGE SPOTLIGHT BY BOB ABBORENO Holy Mackeral, Andy, why didn't someone tell me about FM sooner? Disgusted with TV's adolescent 'adult' westerns and insidious cops and robbers programming, I got rid of the TV set. The first night, I tried the radio (AM), but after about ten minutes of dial twirling and nothing better than screaming rock and rollers and loud-mouth commercials, that followed the TV set. For several days, I reconciled myself to catching up on the reading I had been neglecting. But, like most Americans, I have become accustomed to having sound around me, and the comparative silence made it difficult to concentrate on what I was reading. Then, one day, a few weeks ago, I came across a program put out by one of the FM sta-(Please Turn to Page Two) By The Gazette Staff Building in Anaheim, alrepacing Orange County, sedestined for another recosmashing year, according to March report released last wby the Anaheim Building Depment and Homer H. Wall chief building inspector. The city building department sued 385 building permits last month, valued at $7,431,288, these, 321 were dwelling uwith a valuation of $3,007,632. The total valuation figure ceeded March, 1961, by $1,555, and in total permits by 110. Two hundred and seventy heim Gazette ed Continuously in Orange County's "Number One" City For 92 Years Anaheim, California, Thursday April 12, 1962 AN EDITORIAL PEOPLE SHOULD ELECT THE MAYOR IN ANAHEIM The eventual need for provision that the city mayor be elected by direct vote of the people was pointed out in cold, bold letters by Tuesday's election, and what is expected to happen this Tuesday, by those who are supposed to know. Mayor A. J. Schutte not only racked up the highest total vote in city history, but also received close to 60 percent of the total votes cast. But it is considered almost a foregone conclusion he will not be Anaheim's mayor after the Council mayoral election Tuesday dence and satisfaction by turn-down a raise for councilmen, but strongly supported a raise for the mayor. Under the present system, Schutte's only certain chance of being returned as mayor was to have Wright elected to the Council along with Krein. This breeds another ill, the possibility of endorsed slates and even machine politics in the city. Schutte, Krein and Wright were endorsed by the Greater Anaheim Citizen's Committee 1st Orange County Sports Vacation Show Next Month Avalon Enterprises, Inc., Costa Mesa, and Stewart Yost, secretary of the Orange County position was designed and created for the sports and recreational minded people of Southern events. The exposition will be on the most complete and repre- 1st Orange County Sports Vacation Show Next Month Avalon Enterprises, Inc., Costa Mesa, and Stewart Yost, secretary-manager of the Orange County Fairgrounds announced plans this week for an annual Southern California Sports and Vacation Exposition. The first one is slated for this June 6 through 10. The exposition, in the planning for three years will be the largest single event of its kind ever held in the county. The entire fairgrounds has been leased to the producers for the five day program. The producers said that the position was designed and created for the sports and recreational minded people of Southern California and particularly those of Orange County. They also said that this year's exposition will feature many events and programs that would be impossible to conduct at similar functions. Some of the activities scheduled daily during the five day and five night exposition are: sky divers, championship trapshooting, a national horse show, championship fast draw contest, professional golf clinic and hole-in-one contest, trout fishing and many other events. The exposition will be on the most complete and representative shows ever held. Exhibits will display such items as yacht twin and single engine air-sports vehicles of all types, and accessories camping equipment, fishing tackle and hundreds of other sports and recreation material. The producers pointed out all events and programs were free to the general public admission to the exposition and that many major prizes be awarded lucky ticket holders. Building Spree Still On City Building Pace For March, 1st Quarter Promises New Record By The Gazette Staff building in Anaheim, already building in Orange County, seems ready for another record-breaking year, according to the recent report released last week by Anaheim Building Department and Homer H. Wallace, the building inspector. The city building department issued 385 building permits last month, valued at $7,431,288. Of these, 321 were dwelling units with a valuation of $3,007,623. The total valuation figure exceeded March, 1961, by $1,557,347 in total permits by 110. Two hundred and seventy-five permits, valued at $5,873,939, were issued in March, 1961. The three month 1962 total of $16,057,169 was ahead $4,352,612 for the same quarter in 1961. At the same pace, the 1962 yearly total will break through at $56 million plus. Anaheim's best year was 1959 when the city had building permits with a total valuation of $52,109,000. The city broke through the 50 million mark for the third time in its history last year when it had $51 million. In 1955, Anaheim broke the $50 million total for the first time with $50,548,260. Total March 1962 permits, including building, plumbing, sewers, signs, moving and electrical, was released at 885. March 1961. Total for the categories was 771. Commercial and industrial building accounted for $4,423,665 of March's $7,431,288; leading the way was J. W. Robinson's $2,000,000 store set for the Broadway shopping center. Isaac and Hauptman added another $323,000 with a motel proposal and North American Aid, Inc. threw in another quarter million with a recreation center. Disneyland's additional work came to $250,000 and Magnolia Sanitarium had $200,000. Autonet's additions came to 122,000 building additions. Permits swimming pools in the city to a total of $72,010. In all, 24 commercial dustrial permits were issued in March. Total living unit permit March 1962 were 83 acre March 1961 total — 321 acre. The city collected $34,366 fees for March this year for the same last year. Fees for building mites came to $21,016,254 March 1961 they were $144. No permits for fallout were issued last month. ette 2 Years Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of: DISNEYLAND 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 AS MAYOR NNER AND LOSER — Mayor A. J. Schutte patches intently as results are posted on the backboard in the Council Room, Tuesday night. The mayor had no doubt of regaining his place in the council from the first ballot; but in order to assure himself the mayor's seat, it was necessary that John S. Wright, along with Fred T. Krein, be elected to fill the other two vacant seats. Krein ran second to Schutte, leaving little doubt he also would gain a seat, but Wright and Jack Dutton battled for the third seat up until 88 precincts had reported. Dutton finally came out 300 votes ahead. See story and editorial on this page. Work Begins On Santa Ana Fwy. It's going to be slow-going for Santa Ana Freeway traffic, inbound and outbound in Orange area, until Nov. 8, was announced today by the California State Highways Division. While the freeway is being opened between South Street Anaheim and Flower Street Santa Ana, the speed limit that area will be reduced to miles per hour from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, according to state spokesman. Los Angeles will "Salute" Orange County at a special luncheon in the Embassy Room of the Ambassador Hotel on Wednesday, May 2 it was announced this week by Robert F. McCurdy, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County. According to McCurdy, "The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce have invited us, along with all Orange County businessmen to meet with their organization for their 7th Annual 'Salute' extended each year to one of the various Southern California Counties." "The Salute to Orange County will feature some of our top speakers discussing Orange County's current and prospective economic structure including industrial development, agriculture, land development, educational opportunities and recreation-tourism. Exhibits portraying our Orange County economy (not product or commercial displays) are welcome but must be arranged for through our Associated Offices." Orange County arrangements are being handled by Jack Randall, chairman of Associated's special projects committee. According to him, "We expect somewhere between 500 and 1000 people from both Los Angeles and Orange Counties to attend. Tables for 10 with markers indicating company names may be arranged for. A total of 16 tables have already been reserved by Los Angeles firms. In order to make attendance easy, we are arranging for special charter buses to leave between 10 and 10:30 a.m. from the 8th St. Community Center parking lot at 1104 W. 8th St., Santa Ana." Sports, GOP Speaker At Month The exposition will be one of the most complete and representative shows ever held. Exhibitors display such items as yachts, on and single engine aircraft, sports vehicles of all types, guns and accessories camping equipment, fishing tackle and hundreds other sports and recreational material. The producers pointed out that events and programs will be due to the general public after admission to the exposition site that many major prizes will awarded lucky ticket holders. Speaker for the Republican Mens' General Membership Dinner at the Santa Ana Elks Club, April 18 at 7:15 p.m. will be Joe Shell, Republican candidate for the governor of California. "Shell will speak on his stand on the basic issues of the gubernatorial primary campaign and those issue which have been injected into the campaign by other candidates," announced Warren C. Proctor, president of the Republican Men. ANAHEIM at a Glance The City Council passed a resolution to hold the northeast area of the city for M-1 zoning, Tuesday, concurring with the proposal of the City Planning Commission. The northeast area is bounded, roughly, on the south by the Riverside Freeway; north, by Placentia-Yorba Linda Blvd; the west, State College Blvd., and east by Jefferson. Anaheim's new library and police facilities will cost the city $1,699,400. William D. Greshner of Santa Ana was awarded the contract for that amount on a low bid at Tuesday's meeting of the City Council. Breakdown finds the library costing $840,400 and the police facility $859,000. City should receive approximately $80,000 in gas and in lieu taxes this year as a result of a near 10,000 increase in the city's population since April 1, 1961. A head count by the State Department of Finance revealed Anaheim's population to be 123,800. The yearly census costs the city approximately $400 and returns them about eight dollars per person. The count became official Wednesday and represents an 8½ percent increase since last year. The Placentia-Anaheim annexation battle over the mile of county territory east of Jefferson St. is still before the courts. A decision was expected by the 20th of last month.