anaheim-gazette 1962-04-19

California State Library 4 P. O. Box 2037 Sacramento 9, California Anahein Established in 1870 ... Published Continuously Volume 90, Number 46 City Council to FORECAST OF THINGS TO COME — Anaheim’s new mayor, Rex Coons sits with new mayor-protem Chuck Chandler a week ago Tuesday watching city election returns. Both were still council-men at the time, and were elected to the top city posts at this Tuesday’s council meeting. See story page 1. OC Speakers Selected for Special Luncheon in LA Outstanding speakers will headline the “Salute” to Orange County luncheon to be held at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, on Wednesday, May 2 from noon to 2 p.m. Nearly 1,000 businessmen from Los Angeles and Orange Counties are expected to attend the event co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange County. According to Jack Randall, chairman of Associated’s special projects committee, “We have obtained some of Orange County’s best qualified speakers to briefly tell about the main facets of our economy when we are honored by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and their area businessmen on May 2. “S. W. Horrocks, executive vice-president of Autonetics, our largest employer, will represent and speak for our over 1,000 manufacturing firms in Orange County. Walter Knott, outstanding representative of $158 million recreation and visitor industry, will speak for it while Charles Thomas, president of the Irvine Company, will cover the subject of land development. A speaker yet to be named will tell the group about our $111 million agriculture industry. William Phillips, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, will speak briefly for our county government and Robert McCurdy, president of the Associated Chambers of Commerce, will represent our 26 Chambers of Commerce.” Exhibits of Orange County economy (not product or commercial displays) may be arranged through the Associated Offices; however, they must be of a fireproof nature. Special charter busses have been arranged. They will leave from the Community Center parking lot in Santa Ana. “Package” tickets for the bus and luncheon at $6.50 may be purchased or luncheon tickets at $5, with tables of 10 possible, may be purchased through the Associated Chambers of Commerce Office, 2184 So. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. 'Messiah' Slated By Faith Luthers The Easter portion of Handel’s Messiah will be presented by the Chancel Choir of the Faith Lutheran Church, 2219 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, at 7:30 p.m., Good Friday, April 20. The choir is under the direction of Mrs. Lee Vaughan and accompanied by Mrs. William Cuss and Mrs. Dale Noack. Personality Profile ANAHEIM’S Fifty-two-year-old Rector (Rex Coons continues the hold of either native or longtime Anaheim residents on the mayor’s seat. His maternal grandparent were among the early pioneers of Anaheim, arriving here in a wag on train in 1869. His mother was born in the city in 1878. His parents moved, for a short period of time, to Los Angeles where Coons was born Jan. 22, 1910. The Coons moved back to Anaheim in 1912. He attended Anaheim elementary school and Anaheim High Fo- "S. W. Horrocks, executive vice-president of Autonetics, our largest employer, will represent and speak for our over 1,000 manufacturing firms in Orange County. Walter Knott, outstanding representative of our $158 million recreation and visitor industry, will ORANGE SPOTLIGHT BY BOB ABBORENO This is Opportunity Week for Orange Spotlight. More specifically, it is Opportunity Week for Orange County nightclub owners, sponsored by Orange Spotlight. And our Opportunity of the Week, for all you harrassed nightclub owners, complaining about how hard it is to find first class entertainment, without having to go to Hollywood or Los Angeles for it, is Frank McDonald. Frank opened last Saturday at the Mon Ami in Orange. Hold it, don't stop now. Better read on a little further. I know just what you are thinking — "the Mon Ami features folk singers and just how will a folk singer fit into my club?" Well, you're right. The Mon Ami does specialize in folk music and singers, and Frank McDonald sings folk songs . . . But that isn't all. As an unsolicited, but definitely biased opinion, I submit that Frank has one of the most versatile and wonderfully magical voices we have heard in a long while. He sings foks songs, but he can also sing just about any other kind as well. . . from pops to rock and roll, and he can lapse into an Irish tenor that will compete with the best from the Ol' Sod. Saturday was not the first time I've heard Frank. Six weeks ago when I stopped in at the Mon Ami to hear a highly-touted pair of folk singers, impressario Dick Stout had imported from the big city, Frank appeared as a guest star. I was so impressed with the range and beauty of his voice, I found it hard to believe the featured pair were the stars and he was only a 'fill-in'. Frank, of course, is no newcomer to show biz, nor is he a particularly young man . . . at least as far as most stars of today are concerned. The times he has been within a step of hitting the big time are so numerous, he is reluctant to get started telling you about them unless you and he both have the time to sit for a long spell. He started when he was 18 and has appeared on a host of TV and (Please Turn to Page Two) Anaheim Orange County By The Gazette Staff (Compiled from information submitted by the Security Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company, Santa Ana.) Although rolling along at a record building pace for the month of March, Anaheim trailed her Orange County sister cities in total tract sales and new lots. A total of 34 tracts were recorded in the county last month, containing 1,720 lots. Anaheim had only two. Orange was tops with eight. The two Anaheim tracts were recorded by Farrow and Sons for an area south of Orangewood and east of Loara St., 20 lots, and Con Tech Building Co., for the easterly extension of Rosewood Ave. and 50 feet west of State College, 14 lots. Anaheim Budget Study Underway Study and review sessions begin this morning, in preparation of the 1962-63 annual City budget, Anaheim City Manager, Keith A. Murdoch, said. The annual budget involves the recommendations and justifications of all department and division heads. It is presented to the Council by the city manager and adopted on a fiscal year basis. Budget sessions will be held during the next two months. The proposed fiscal budget will be presented to the Council for their review prior to July. The City of Anaheim has made a balanced budget through the past dynamic decade, even though services and operations have increased and the City Tax Rate has remained constant. City revenues and expenditures during the past several years have been: 1954-55, $2,717,172; 1955-56, $4,-866,298; 1956-57, $5,956,793; 1957-58, $7,626,975; 1958-59, $9,502,798; 1959-60, $10,556,168; 1960-61, $13,-795,210; 1961-62, $15,681,575. In 1954, Anaheim had not yet nudged the 30,000 population mark; the City currently has a population of 123,800. In 1954, the City contained 11 square miles; today this area has grown significantly. City's 71st Traffic Signal is Installed Traffic Engineer Ed Granzow announced that the City 71st intersection was equipped with traffic signals last week. The location of the City's newest installation is Brookhurst and Cerritos. Granzow adds that traffic signals will be installed at other prime locations later this month. Construction of sign has begun at Ball Road and Dale Avenue and at Anaheim Road and Dowling Avenue. Since Granzow took over difficult chore of Traffic Engineer for the City two years ago Anaheim has averaged one installation a month. The annual budget involves the recommendations and justifications of all department and division heads. It is presented to the Council by the city manager and adopted on a fiscal year basis. Budget sessions will be held during the next two months. The proposed fiscal budget will be presented to the Council for their review prior to July. The City of Anaheim has maintained its ability to operate with Fire Chiefs’ Group Schedules 14th Annual Conference Here The 14th Annual conference of the California Fire Chiefs Association will be held in Anaheim May 24-26, according the Chief Ed Stringer of Anaheim, chairman for the convention. Approximately 350 fire chiefs from throughout the state are expected to attend. The convention will be headquartered at the Disneyland Hotel. One of the main features of the convention will be a laser radiation fire fighting demonstration under the direction of Pasadena officials. George Bryson, public relations director for the Los Angeles Angels, will speak at Friday’s luncheon. The keynote address will be given by Daniel G. Aldrich, Jr., chancellor of the University of California at Irvine. His topic will be, “The New Horizon.” The convention agenda includes election of officers, committee reports, and a session on fire services in Civil Defense, as well as normal annual business discussions. It's A Joke?—Not to Motorist It really happened. Last Friday afternoon, a motorist driving along E. Center St., discovered his motor missing. A quick glance at the gas gauge told him the trouble. Before the disgusted feeling could bud, he spotted the Richfield service station 10 yards ahead, on his right. Sighing gratefully, he coaxed the car in front of the pumps. “Looks like I'm empty,” he said, sheepishly, to the service station attendant, as he got out of the car. The attendant hesitated for a moment and then replied, “So am I.” The motorist stared for a second, opened his mouth, closed it, and finally managed, “You're kidding?” “Nope,” the attendant said apologetically. “Been out all day. I sold so much gas yesterday the company truck hasn't had a chance to get to me yet.” “Seems like some kind of a problem.” Representatives from various sections of the city, members of the poultry and dairymen's associations, and members of the Council will meet Tuesday morning to discuss methods by which Anaheim can control its recent invasion. The results of the meeting were aired Tuesday evening during a regular session of the council. Protest groups from all sections of west Anaheim appeared before the council this past Tuesdays against the chicken farms in w Anaheim. In effect, the groups charged the Orange County Health Department with procrastination in vacillation on the matter and sisted the city take action against the chicken farmers. Letters from the Health Department, advice from assistants city attorney Joseph Giesler, statements from Jack H. Wool owner of a chemical distributor company on Ball Rd., to the effect that the chicken farms not necessarily at fault and did legally, it would be difficult prove they are solely responsible for the advent of the flies, did impress the angry citizens. Wood pointed to a study by the University of California which stated that next to California, Southern California has more species of flies than anywhere else in the world. Wood finally offered to get resentatives from the poultry dairy associations together with members of the City Council discuss what might be done. Anaheim Lags Behind County Orange County Outstrips 7 So. Calif. Counties in Building Marks By The Gazette Staff Applied from information provided by the Security Title Insurance Company and First Title Insurance Compatia Ana.) High rolling along at a recditioning pace for the month April, Anaheim trailed her County sister cities in tosales and new lots. Total of 34 tracts were recorde county last month, containing 1,720 lots. Anaheim had no Orange was tops with two Anaheim tracts were applied by Farrow and Sons for south of Orangewood and Loara St., 20 lots, and with Building Co., for the extension of Rosewood and 50 feet west of State 14 lots. The County as a whole, however, was well ahead of averages for the past five years, for the year April, 1961, to March, 1962, and in new lots recorded, and single and multiple family permits, for the monthly average since last April. The County was also ahead in tract sales, new lots, and multiple family units against the total racked up in March, 1961. County Passes So. Calif. For last month 802 tract sales and new lots were recorded, and 1,319 single and 213 multiple family permits were issued. The averages for the past 12 months were: tract sales, 933; new lots, 1,402; single family permits, 1,240; multiple family, 187. The county, as a group, far exceeded the eight Southern California counties of Kern, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura in subdivision tracts and total dollar value of single and multiple building permits. $80 Million in Loans Orange County was second only to San Diego County in total mortgage and trust deeds for February,$82,752,273.58 to $80,999,956.60. San Diego, however, trailed in total 2,571 to 4,037, amassing their total with $9 million and $5 million single transactions. Union Bank loaned the largest amount in this category, in Orange County, with 43 transaction for $8,507,933.40. Next was State Mutual Savings and Loan Association, with $3,319,790 on 123 loans. The County recorded a total of 2,739 for January and February in subdivision recordings, slightly under the 2,781 for the same period last year. Closest to Orange County was Ventura County with 1,124. San Diego County had under the 2,781 for the same period last year. 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Closest to Orange Country was Ventura County with 1, ette 92 Years Entertainment Guide For America's 'HUB OF HAPPINESS' Home City Of DISNEYLAND 25¢ Per Month—Phone PR 2-1800 Mayor Each Year City's 71st Traffic Signal is Installed Traffic Engineer Ed Granannounced that the City's intersection was equipped traffic signals last week. location of the City's new installation is Brookhurst Cerritos. granzow adds that traffic sigs will be installed at two per prime locations later this month. Construction of signals began at Ball Road and Anaheim Avenue and at Anaheim and Dowling Avenue. since Granzow took over theicut chore of Traffic Enginfor the City two years ago, anaheim has averaged one new installation a month. Coons Named City Mayor Schutte Fights Move, Calls New Resolution Superfluous: 'Mayor Should be Elected By People' By R. H. (Bob) Abboreno Gazette News Editor Anaheim can expect to have a new mayor every April — or at least a vote among city councilmen on a mayor — as a result of a 4-1 action taken by the City Council Tuesday. But not without strong opposition from ex-mayor A. J. Schutte. Resolution Superfluous: 'Mayor Should be Elected By People' By R. H. (Bob) Abboreno Gazette News Editor Anaheim can expect to have a new mayor every April — or at least a vote among city councilmen on a mayor — as a result of a 4-1 action taken by the City Council Tuesday. But not without strong opposition from ex-mayor A. J. Schutte. The action began following the election of Rector (Rex) Coons as mayor, replacing Schutte, and Odra (Chuck) Chandler, replacing the retiring Glenn Fry. Coons moved that the council reorganize each year on the third week in April, with purpose of electing or reelecting a mayor. In the past, the practice was for the mayor to remain in office until he was challenged by new nominations, usually following an election. Schutte objected to the motion, insisting first, that it was out of order, and second, that the move would solve nothing — that the present system of the council electing the mayor was superfluous. He said the people ought to elect the mayor by direct vote. Past Practice Chandler pointed out that it has always been the practice in the past to elect a new mayor following an election. "When there is a shift in power in the council, you can always expect a reorganization," he insisted. Coons pointed out that in the past it was always his idea and aim that the post of mayor should be rotated among members of the council. "When the people elect a councilman to the City Council, they are, in effect, electing a mayor, because a councilman should be able to step in and take over the duties of the mayor's office," the new mayor said. Schutte continued to insist that the motion itself was out of order, that it had no place on the agenda. Such decisions, he said, since they affected the council primarily, should rightfully be taken up at the informal luncheon meeting the council attends each Tuesday, from noon until 3 p.m. Or, he pointed out, it should have come at the very close of the meeting, where there is provision made for such motions not on the regular calendar. Council Policy He called attention to the policy of the council stated at the top of the agenda which states: Only those items in the City Clerk's office by closing time (5 p.m.) Thursday, prior to the following Tuesday's meeting, not requiring departmental investigation, will be considered by the City Council at said meeting . . . The final item on the agenda provides for (Please Turn to Page 6) HURLS CHARGES — Michael Zehra, president of the Westridge Home Owners Assn., sits with ex-mayor A. J. Schutte a week ago Tuesday while election returns were coming into the City Council room. Zehra and the newly formed Westridge Home Owners Assn., offered planning commissioner Cal Pebley three alternatives. Monday, the last of which was to resign his post on the Planning Commission. Center of the trouble was Pebley's request for multiple residential zoning on nine acres of property located on the south side of Ball Rd., west of Westhaven Drive. The commissioners deadlocked and rescheduled the hearing for April 30 meeting. Zehra was also involved in the "Fly Hearing" Tuesday before the council. ANAHEIM at a Glance The cocktail lounge was lopped off Mr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Kulji's request to construct a three-story apartment hotel and penthouse on the south side of Ball Rd., between Brookhurst and Empire Sts., at Tuesday's City Council meeting, before the conditional use permit was approved. Contract for construction of a storm drain in Cerritos Ave., from West St. to approximately 2500 feet west of West St., was granted to Howard Sewer Company for $73,294.24. Next closest bidder was Ralph De Leon Construction Company, Inc., with a bid of $74,337.52. Stewart Commissaries, Fullerton, will again run the concession at the City Golf Course, following submission and acceptance of a revised financial arrangement with the city. Anaheim's newest fire truck will cost slightly more than $25,000. Purchase of the truck for station no. 3 was approved by council Tuesday. Revision of the city's trash container program was set aside for further study.