anaheim-gazette 1962-10-31

2—ANAHEIM GAZETTE Wednesday, October 31, 1862 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA AN EDITORIAL Candidates, Issues As We See Them Voters here next Tuesday will face one of the longest, most complicated ballots ever placed before the people of California. Not only will the electorate have the job of selecting a governor—after one of the toughest campaigns in the state's history in which the in-fighting and innuendo has abounded—but the voters also must wade through 25 referendum measures (propositions) and select numerous local candidates. This newspaper has received thousands of words of publicity from various individuals and organizations on behalf of candidates and issues; we have attended press conferences and in-person speeches by candidates, proponents and opponents. With no pretense at having all the answers, we offer the following recommendations and endorsements on candidates and propositions based on our analysis of all the information available to us: GOVERNOR—Richard M. Nixon, former vice president of the United States, over incumbent Gov. Edmund G. Brown. LT. GOVERNOR—George Christopher, mayor of San Francisco, over incumbent Glenn M. Anderson. SECRETARY OF STATE—Incumbent Frank M. Jordan. CONTROLLER—Assemblyman Bruce V. Reagan. TREASURER—Assemblyman John A. Busterud. ATTORNEY GENERAL—Judge Tom Coakley over incumbent Stanley Mosk. UNITED STATES SENATE — Incumbent Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim, a proven leader in national legislative circles. CONGRESS (35th District) — Incumbent Ben SECRETARY OF STATE—Incumbent Frank M. Jordan. CONTROLLER—Assemblyman Bruce V. Reagan. TREASURER—Assemblyman John A. Busterud. ATTORNEY GENERAL—Judge Tom Coakley over incumbent Stanley Mosk. UNITED STATES SENATE — Incumbent Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel of Anaheim, a proven leader in national legislative circles. CONGRESS (35th District) — Incumbent Rep. James B. Utt. CONGRESS (34th District)—Assemblyman Richard T. Hanna, a legislator who has made an enviable record for himself in Sacramento, over Robert A. Geier, a newcomer to the candidate side of politics. ASSEMBLY (69th District)—John Briggs. ASSEMBLY (70th District)—James Whetmore. ASSEMBLY (71st District)—Robert Badham. STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION—Max Rafferty. COUNTY SUPERVISOR (2nd District)—David L. Baker. PROPOSITIONS (Yes)—Props. 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, and 22. PROPOSITIONS (No)—Props. 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 19. We have purposely left for special comment three of the 25 measures on which voters must act. They are: PROPOSITION 1A—This measure, providing for a bond issue of $270 million, 80 per cent of which will go for land acquisition, construction and equipment for state colleges, public junior colleges and the University of California. The "hooker" is that it also provides funds for mental institutions, narcotics control and forest fire-fighting facilities. It is as much a "catch-all" proposition as its predecessor was in the primary election. We and the voters turned it down in June; we still recommend a "no" vote in November. PROPOSITION 23—We recommend a "no" vote on this measure calling for senate reapportionment. The simplest way to explain our opposition is to say that the measure would give Los Angeles County more representation in the state senate than any other county in the state. It is true Orange County would gain a senator in the redistricting, also, but LA County still would "run the state." PROPOSITION 24 — This is the Louis Francis Amendment, a measure intended to "outlaw" communism in the state. We recommend a "no" vote on the measure on technical grounds that it will probably run afoul of legal problems the first time it is tested. San Francisco Mayor George Christopher, candidate for Governor, has proposed a point program for combatting narcotics menace in California. Mayor Christopher stated opponent, Lt. Governor Glenn derson, "failed to give any leadership to the church, family school groups that fought years for more stringent law combat this evil." "The California narcotics now on the books were not ed until two years after they first proposed and I don't know a single occasion during that defensible delay when the incumbent Lit. Governor showed..." PROPOSITION 24 — This is the Louis Francis Amendment, a measure intended to "outlaw" communism in the state. We recommend a "no" vote on the measure on technical grounds that it will probably run afoul of legal problems the first time it is tested in court and that it just isn't the answer to the sincerely-felt need to battle communism at the state level. are: Letters to the Editor Editor, Anaheim Gazette Dear Sir: Please tell all your many readers to urge our candidates for state office to make public the following resolution as their policy. Also ask every candidate running for Congress what his stand is on the bill HR 12977, introduced by Representative Rousselot. This bill would abolish the Infamous Disarmament Agency. Here is the Resolution: The disarmament proposal presented by the Presidnet's representative at Geneva invilves the surrender of sovereignty of the Republic and of the state composing it. Therefore, since the surrender of our sovereignty is beyond the power granted to the Federal Government in the Constitution, such act is in violation thereof. The State of California, therfore, will not recognize this act as lawful, will not abide by it, and will take every means at its disposal to protect itself against any attempt to surrender its sovereignty! Sincerely, Jack Swigart 509 La Mesa Ave., Encinita, Calif. RE-ELECTION GATHERING — Lovely "Nix-eties" (from left) Kathryn Spiess, Suzy Olson and Lolly Millikin, meet with Paul Mure, registered Democrat and Bob Badham (right) 71st Assembly District candidate, at Anaheim Republican Headquarters. Discussion centered around tremendous upsurge in interest for the Republican ticket during the past few days. Christopher Proposes Program on Narcotics San Francisco Mayor George Christopher, candidate for Lt. Governor, has proposed a three-test program for combatting the narcotics menace in California. Mayor Christopher stated his intention, Lt. Governor Glenn Anson, "failed to give any lead leadership in this field," Christopher said. Positive Action Needed "If we are to purge California of this ruinous traffic, we must have leadership that will not hesitate in the face of obvious need, and positive action to combat both the His second point proposed that "research into the causes and cures of narcotics addition" must be accelerated in state hospitals and medical departments of state universities. Attacks Eisenhower Two years ago Mr. Kennedy tacked the then Republic administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a "do-nothing" He said America had the prestige in its history, Program on Narcotics San Francisco Mayor George Christopher, candidate for Lt. Governor, has proposed a three-test program for combatting the narcotics menace in California. Mayor Christopher stated his intention, Lt. Governor Glenn Anson, "failed to give any leadership to the church, family and school groups that fought for laws for more stringent laws to combat this evil." The California narcotics laws on the books were not enacted until two years after they were proposed and I don't know of any single occasion during that insensitive delay when the incumbent Lit. Governor showed any leadership in this field," Christopher said. Positive Action Needed "If we are to purge California of this ruinous traffic, we must have leadership that will not hesitate in the face of obvious need, and positive action to combat both the sale and use of narcotics." Christopher urged that law enforcement officers be given "the most rigid laws necessary for them to make arrests that will lead to convictions and to stringent, long-term imprisonment." "No longer can we be more concerned with promoting the so-called rights of the criminal than with protecting society," he said. Anaheim Memories 84 Years Ago This Week October, 1878 The Messrs. Backs are repairing and plastering the building intended to use it exclusively their undertaking business. Mr. McDermont and Grimare building a hearse for mining their furniture rooms, cars. Backs, which will be finished in a few weeks. It will be a bit to the entarprise of the men for whom it is built, well as to the skill of the builders. The great Cajon ditch is now filled and water is running entire length. On Saturday F. Corn, acting as commissioner of the Anaheim Water Company, formally accepted the ditch from Cajon company. Mr. Korn acts as commissioner for the Anaheim company until one is clearly elected and qualified. Hardin was the recipient this week of a very elegant substantial present. It is a day walking stick made of or wood. The tree from which it taken grew in San Gabriel, best man, Master Theodore Kuchel carried the bride's bouquet of lavender centauria and maiden hair ferns. Refreshments were serevd to which all did ample justice. Andre Rorden has made a handsome clean up off this year's crop of valencias. He has three and one-eighth acres near Fullerton. From his trees he gathered 1815 packed boxes of fruit, which grossed in New York $6220, or just $1000 per acre. Of this amount the railroad received over $3000 for freight. Frank Gates has gone to Oxnard, but retains his secretaryship in the Fraternal Aid, Woodman and Foresters lodges. His wife is acting for him in his absence, and lodge dues are payable to her. Herman Bennerscheidt is carrying his hand in a sling as a result of injuries received while at work in the oil fields. A letter received from Herman Stern this week brings the intellect in this field," Christopher said. His second point proposed that "research into the causes and cures of narcotics addition" must be accelerated in state hospitals and medical departments of state universities. "The state should be ready to provide any help requested from outstanding private universities in the state which are researching in this field," he said. Thirdly, Christopher proposed "better education in our Junior and Senior High Schools into the devastating effects of narcotics and dangerous drug usage." Schools can Help "Our young people should be aware of the ruin they can bring on human life and our schools can help them develop a strong respect for and desire to cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in apprehending narcotic criminals. "If we concentrate on these three points, I believe we wage a vigorous and effective war against both narcotics and dangerous drugs. We can help erase one of the worse blights on the social complexion of California." Train Crash ... (Continued from Page 1) the right-of-way some 250 feet from the impact area. A Railway Express employee working in the rear car of the train reported that his baggage car door was open and a sheet of flame spewed into the car following the collision with the truck but nothing was damaged. Aboard the train were many Navy and Marine recruits on their way to San Diego for training. Immediately after the accident, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, doctors and nurses poured into the area. An attractive passenger aboard the train, Janice Baird, 30, of West Los Angeles, described the second impact, when an I-beam on the bridge sliced into the cars, jarring the train. Attacks Eisenhower Two years ago Mr. Kennett tacked the Republican ministration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a "do-nothing." He said America had the prestige in its history, the standing abroad was sure that there was too much ployment, business was safe and that if elected he would be the nation "moving forward." Two years ago Governormund "Pat" Brown made statements as he campaign President Kennedy in Canada against Richard M. Nickel today Nixon says that Brown failed to produce enough that the economy of Causes needs to "move forward that Brown stumbles and does Brown in return defendsministration against such just as Nixon did two years before of the GOP. So it is. One of the interesting facts of the President's current partisan campaign is that for one thing today assume the voters will forget the record of yesterday and months. As the shrewd and capable byty Reston, Chief of the New Times Washington Bureau, the situation: "President Kennedy is being the campaign trail and again he is in the sympheta role of boy on the bus deck. Technique Seldom Chance" "His technique seldom chance Even the words are the same is still for 'moving this ahead.' He is still 'standing in Berlin.' He is still chasing away at the 'do nothing' Ricans." Then Reston continues: the oldest and most successful formula in politics, and this identity is good at it partly because he has been shrewd or his opponents." Dealing with the Presidential pre-election pledges, adds: "It was effective cratic politics in 1900 about the low United States." Hardin was the recipient of this week's very elegant substantial present. It is a walking stick made of or wood. The tree from which it was taken grew in San Gabriel, where is a tradition among the inhabitants of that place it was 100 years old at the time that it died, not very long. The stick is mounted with solid iron and engraved on the silver on the top are clasped hands, bound by the inscription from Dr. Burtnett to Dr. Harriet. The doctor is very proud of present, as well he may be. Msrs. P. H. Look and Co. sponsored slaughtering hogs putting bacon and lard this year. They propose to make an ence amount of bacon this year and great care will be taken utilize only hogs of the primality. Our people will here find it unnecessary to send negro for first-class bacon hard. 24 Years Ago This Week October, 1928 Mrs. Tom Scott entertained the Alfun Club at her home Wednesday. Bridge was the order of the afternoon and the hostess served a delicious luncheon which was done full justice to by the club members. T. J. Lockhart, a pioneer of Orange County, died at his home in Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 91. He came to this region from Indiana early in the 70's, but moved with his family to Los Angeles 30 years ago. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Mary B. Lockhart; three sons, O. P. Lockhart, and Lew L. Lockhart of Los Angeles; and Edward Lockhart of New York; and one daughter, Mrs. F. S. Williams of Beverly Hills, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Garlin and Misses Lela and Irma Steadman were in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening attending the concert of the Russian Symphonic choir at the auditorium. We will all have something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day — if it's no more than the fact that the campaign is over. Aboard the train were many Navy and Marine recruits on their way to San Diego for training. Immediately after the accident, police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, doctors and nurses poured into the area. An attractive passenger aboard the train, Janice Baird, 30, of West Los Angeles, described the second impact, when an I-beam on the bridge sliced into the cars, jarring the train. She said it happened so suddenly that all she had time to do was to hold her face against the purse. The rocks from the gravel-truck were flying in all directions. "Suddenly, it was still, and several Marines in our car were lying on the floor. One of them said, 'Oh, my leg, my leg, and then just groaned." "I held his head on my lap and tried to comfort him. I think his leg was broken in at least two places," she said. Two Marines described the pain and agony after the train had come to a halt on top of the bridge. Pvt. Jimmy Mull, 17, a Camp Pendleton Marine whose legs were broken, described how he pulled himself with his arms to the back of the car. "All I know someone was yelling 'keep down' so I went down, and we rolled to a stop. I tried to get up, but I saw my legs were broken." To Plan Convention Members of the Anaheim Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America will hold their regular monthly meeting Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at La Palma Youth Center, 317 E. La Palma. Plans for the annual state convention, slated for Nov. 2 and 4 at Disneyland Hotel, will be discussed. Then Reston continues: the oldest and most successful formula in politics, and the ident is good at it partly because he has shrewd or has his opponents." Dealing with the Presidency pre-election pledges, adds: "It was effective cratic politics in 1900 about the low United States of economic growth, but President says after almost years in the White House this United States now has the growth rate of any major (which isn't quite true) churlish type is bound to act the President and his party not done more to increase others. If the Republican win these big states with Business Invited t" Special invitations are sent to area industrial and business leaders for the 9th Annual Orange County Business Shift be held Oct. 15-17 in the Emily Room of Disneyland Hotel, heim. The opening night of the event will be in the form of a pro for business and industrial cuties who will tour the district. The preview will be from 7 p.m. On Oct.16-17 the show will open to the public from 1 p.m. No admission will away at the "do nothing" Rivers cans." FOR YOUR INFORMATION By VIRGIL PINKLEY Editor and Publisher IMPORTANT GOVERNORSHIP RACES POLITICIANS VS. VOTERS JFK TALKS TWO WAYS PRESIDENT SHOULD BE IN CAPITOL Politicians seem to operate on the theory that the memories of voters are short, or that the public generally thinks little about politics. Otherwise it is difficult to understand the about-face acts and statements of politicians in the current campaigns which are accelerating today all across the nation. President Kennedy is campaigning almost as vigorously as if he were running for re-election in 1964. He has spent far more time and effort in the mid-term elections than any recent occupant of the White House. At present he is on another of his last breaking four-day swings to come five states urging voters to send even more Democrats to Congress. His statements suggest that his present 2 to 1 majority in the Senate and 3 to 2 lead in the House of Representatives should be at least 3 to 1 and 2 or 3 to 1 respectively in the two highest chambers of the land. Attacks Eisenhower Two years ago Mr. Kennedy attacked the then Republican Administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a "do-nothing" regime. He said America had the lowest prestige in its history, that our commanding electoral votes, re-election in 1964 might become Governors Carry States vastly more difficult for Mr. Kennedy. Usually a strong governor has a strong political organization in his state. He can swing big blocks of votes to his party's presidential nominee. Much of the success of Mr. Kennedy in 1960 resulted fro mthe fact that the Democrats held a big majority of the governorships. Also from the races for governor probably will come Mr. Kennedy's opponent — Rockefeller in New York, Rommney in Michigan and possibly Nixon in California although the latter has stated flatly and positively in public several times that he will not be a candidate in 1964 and that he will serve his full four-year term in Sacramento if elected. Donald Leroy Payne Payne, one of the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" and a vicious rapist and parolee with a history of foul sex offenses since 1937, is charged with roping a Houston, Texas, girl on July 10, 1959. Posing as manager of a dance troupe and using an alias, he allegedly raped the 18-year-old professional dancer after entering her residence on the pretext of offering her a job and threatening to strangle her if she resisted. He has also been charged with a vicious sex attack on a 12-year-old Houston boy. A Federal warrant, issued at Houston on September 2, 1959, charges Payne with unlawful interstate flight to avoid prosecution for rape. His prior convictions include jail break and rape and sex perversion on women and children. A white American, born on July 19, 1918, at Hoskell, Oklahoma, he is 5'10" tall, weighs approximately 140 pounds, has a slender build, ruddy complexion, and brown, receding hair. He has worked as a newspaper solicitor, fry cook, farm hand, laundry worker, machinist, salesman, and tailor. Payne, once described by a judge as a dangerous man who would not hesitate to kill," has a large scar on his right index finger, a scar on his forehead and a hernia scar. He bears a birthmark on his right elbow and a tattoo of two hearts, a wreath and the word "Christine" on his right forearm. Consider extremely dangerous. Please immediately notify the nearest FBI office. Attacks Eisenhower Two years ago Mr. Kennedy attacked the then Republican Administration of Dwight D. Eisenhower as a "do-nothing" regime. He said America had the lowest prestige in its history, that our standing abroad was shocking, that there was too much unemployment, business was stagnant and that if elected he would get the nation "moving forward" Two years ago Governor Edmund "Pat" Brown made similar statements as he campaigned for President Kennedy in California against Richard M. Nixon. Now today Nixon says that Brown has failed to produce enough jobs, that the economy of California needs to "move forward" and that Brown stumbles and bungles. Brown in return defends his administration against such charges just as Nixon did two years ago in behalf of the GOP. So it goes. One of the interesting aspects of the President's current all-out antisan campaign is that he asks for one thing today assuming that the voters will forget the acts and record of yesterday and past few months. As the shrewd and capable Scotty Reston, Chief of the New York Times Washington Bureau, states the situation: "President Kennedy is back on the campaign trail and once again he is in the sympathetic role of the boy on the burning deck." Technique Seldom Changes "His technique seldom changes. Even the words are the same. He still for 'moving this country ahead.' He is still 'standing firm Berlin.' He is still chopping away at the 'do nothing' Republians." Then Reston continues: "It is the oldest and most successful formula in politics, and the President is good at it partly because he has been shrewd or lucky in his opponents." Dealing with the President's pre-election pledges. Reston adds: "It was effective Democratic politics in 1960 to talk about the low United States rate held a big majority of the governorships. Also from the races for governor probably will come Mr. Kennedy's opponent — Rockefeller in New York, Rommney in Michigan and possibly Nixon in California although the latter has stated flatly and positively in public several times that he will not be a candidate in 1964 and that he will serve his full four-year term in Sacramento if elected. President Kennedy today is asking that the nation return an even larger Democratic majority in Congress. Of the current Democrats in Congress many hold positions of great power and they have opposed much of Mr. Kennedy's domestic legislation. Most of these men have been renominated and probably will be re-elected. Mr. Kennedy is now trying to induce voters to defeat most Republicans and even those who currently are in Congress. This group, however, has supported him on some of his key legislation, especially on foreign affairs and his revolutionary foreign trade expansion bill. Now voters are asked to turn these legislators out. Another Two-Way Stand Taking another two-way stand, the Chief Executive praises Congress with its heavy Democratic majorities, but then asks for men and women more to his liking be elected. So he mixes praise and censure for the Democratic 87th Congress. Personally, I wish the President remained in Washington more and spent less time on the partisan campaign trail. President Eisenhower was criticized frequently and persistently by many columnists and commentators in Washington for being away from the Capitol too much. These same men make little or no mention of the fact that Mr. Kennedy has been away from the White House much, much more and for far longer periods. I suppose it depends on whose dog is being kicked! My personal belief is that the President, be he Republican or Democratic, should be in Washington most of the time. This is especially true with such pressing and dangerous situations as Cuba, the war in Vietnam, Berlin, racial Mayors of Second District Endorse David L. Baker In an unprecedented move, the Mayors of the 2nd Supervisorial District of Orange County last night endorsed the candidacy of David L. Baker for Supervisor. Baker received the approval of Mayor James V. Bell, Los Alamitos; Mayor Cavin Brack, Westminster; Mayor Dean Gemmill, Seal Beach; Mayor Jim Kanno, Fountain Valley; at a dinner meeting held at the Jolly Knight restaurant in Garden Grove. Unable to attend but communicating their support by other means were: Mayor George Honold, Garden Grove and Mayor Robert Lambert, of Huntington Beach. Presenting a solid front in their approval of Baker, the Mayors cited the candidate's well-defined program, his count-wide experience, his awareness of city problems, and his integrity as their reasons for supporting his candidacy. Baker aspires to the post being vacated by Willis Warner, senior County legislator, who is retiring after 24 years as Supervisor for the 2nd Supervisorial District. Street Widening Bids To Be Sought Widening of Beach Blvd., from present two lanes to a four-lane divided arterial highway has been approved for advertising of bids. Business Leaders Invited to Show Special invitations are being sent to area industrial and business leaders for the 9th Annual Orange County Business Show to be held Oct. 15-17 in the Embassy room of Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim. The opening night of the event will be in the form of a preview of business and industrial executives who will tour the displays. The preview will be from 7 to 10 noon on Oct. 16-17 the show will be open to the public from 1 to 10 noon. No admission will be charged and ample parking will be available. The show is being held for the first time in Disneyland Hotel. For the past eight years it has been held at Santa Ana College. Distributors and manufacturers will display business equipment, office machines, printing equipment and related services and products during the three-day show. Immediately following the Business Show, the convention of Southern California Retail Office Equipment dealers will be held in the hotel. Speaker Named for Tribute to Hanna Foster Sherwood, Vice Chancellor of the University of California at Los Angeles, will be the principal speaker tomorrow night as Orange County teachers and school administrators pay tribute to Assemblyman Richard T. Hanna. Hanna, who is relinquishing his post as chairman of the Assembly Committee on Education to seek election to Congress in the newly formed 34th Congressional District, will be feted at a dinner in his honor in the banquet room of the La Habra "300" Bowl commencing at 8:30 p.m. "Dick Hanna has been a long-time friend of education in California and I am delighted to have been asked to speak at a dinner in his honor," Sherwood said in accepting the invitation to address his fellow educators.