anaheim-gazette 1962-12-31

SIDELIGHTS She Gave Him a Whale of a Tooth By DORIS LEE For the man who has everything, a whale's tooth. That's what President Kennedy's wife gave him for Christmas. I'm glad the Kennedys agreed to publicize this. It clears up an old mystery for me — what millionaires give each other for gifts. I always imagined them giving jewel-encrusted can openers and the like, but they're so inexpensive (unless they use real jewels, of course) it didn't seem logical. Now I know. They give whale's teeth. And these outsize ivories are usually inscribed with pictures of ships or other designs, done in a fine line. This is called scrimshawing, and was done by sailors to while away the time while waiting for the whales to bite, or whatever whales have to do to be caught. The president is a collector of scrimshaw, it turns out, so Jackie had the nine and a half inch fang inscribed with the Presidential Seal. The idea of the gift was brilliant, and no doubt Mrs. Kennedy was ecstatic once she hit on it, but it strikes me she could have been a little more imaginative in her choice of etchings. It's bad enough that she couldn't have found a tooth already etched a hundred years ago by a real sailor instead of having to hire an artist to do the job; at least she could have chosen a more novel design like, say, a PT boat since it's a nautical item. Seals Everywhere The president must be up to his ears in Presidential Seal. Maybe she did consult him. Picture the scene Christmas morning after Caroline and Baby John have ripped open all their gifts and dutifully broken half of them. Jackie hands the president a gaily wrapped package. "I hope you like it, dear," she says. "I had a whale of a time finding it." He rips open the package. "A tooth!" he exclaims, a toothy smile lighting his face. Caroline leaps to his side for a look. "Oo-wee!" she shrieks. "What a rake-off you'd get with that under your pillow." He lifts the huge grinder out of the box and examines it. "There's no scrimshaw on it," he says. "Well, no," says Jackie. "This is a blank one. They were all out of scrimshaws. The man said we can have an artist do it for us in any design we choose." Cheap Imitation "Yes, but these things used to be etched by whaling sailors on whaling boats back in the 19th century. It just wouldn't be the same," says the president. "So we'll get a sailor to do it," she says tarty. "I don't think they know how anymore." he says, rubbing the tooth on his sleeve to polish it. "Look, do you want this stupid thing scrimshawed or not?" she asks. "If you do, say so. I know an artist who can scrimshaw as well as any fish-smelling sailor." "Well, okay," he says. "if you are sure he can make it look authentic." "It will not only look authentic," Looking ahead to the President Kennedy considerable attention zational formation ofgress. Special attention is committee chairmen are being sought to committee chairmen to limit Southern filibrate. Both are needed, argues, if Mr. Kennedy program is to succeed record on which he 1964. The 88th Congress Jan. 9 will not differ predecessor, although ly more liberal than it, but it strikes me she could have been a little more imaginative in her choice of etchings. It's bad enough that she couldn't have found a tooth already etched a hundred years ago by a real sailor instead of having to hire an artist to do the job; at least she could have chosen a more novel design like, say, a PT boat since it's a nautical item. Seals Everywhere The president must be up to his ears in Presidential Seals. One can almost see him shaving of a morning wearing a pair of shorts designed with an over all pattern of Presidential Seals. He probably has it on his hankies, cuff links, pillowcase, headboard, hallmat and toothbrush. She should have consulted him before having the tooth scrimshawed. She could have given it to him blank and let him decide on the design himself. "I don't think they know how anymore," he says, rubbing the tooth on his sleeve to polish it. "Look, do you want this stupid thing scrimshawed or not?" she asks. "If you do, say so. I know an artist who can scrimshaw as well as any fish-smelling sailor." "Well, okay," he says, "if you are sure he can make it look authentic." "It will not only look authentic, it will smell authentic," she says. "Now what do you want on it?" He replaces the tooth in its box, stands up and adjusts the sash of his bathrobe on the back of which is a large, gold Presidential Seal. "Well?" Jackie demands. "Do you want a PT boat, a football or what?" "Oh, I dunno, he says, saumtering toward the door." A Presidential Seal would be nice, I guess." If You Drink Don't Drive; If You Drive Don't Drink! Over half the fatal accidents recorded during the previous Christmas and New Year's holidays involved a drinking driver." This single statistic gives creedence to the old saw, "If you drink don't drive, and if you drive don't drink," Robert J. Cheney, manager of the Public Safety Department of the Automobile Club of Southern California, says. According to authorities, the heavy drinker is not the only serious problem. The heavy drinker can be easily detected. The biggest problem is the social drinker. Studies of the light-to-moderate drinker, or social drinker, show that a fairly low alcohol concentration causes critical impairments. The light drinker, even though he can pass the various approved tests given drinking drivers, appears normal in every way until his senses fail to react normally in emergencies. Drinking causes impaired vision, especially at night. Lowering of driving capabilities, skills, and the senses result from each drink, researchers have determined. A committee of the American Medical Assn, researching the relation of drinking to driving shows that persons who have just had two or three drinks are increasing their chances many times of having an accident as against those who have not imbibed. Summing it up, a driver's normal cautions begin to desert him with the first drink. The best defense is don't drink if you intend to drive. Parents Without Partners Holds Installation Dinner The Anaheim-Fullerton Chapter President Ray McArthur argues, if Mr. Kennel program is to succeed record on which he 1964. The 88th Congress Jan. 9 will not differ predecessor, although ly more liberal than greatly so. The House to be more conservative ate. The Administration will be refurbished again. At the top of health insurance for theral aid to education. Controversial and the doubt. They were turn last Congress. As of now it appears posts will be held by the ans who were in chan and the party splits w unchanged. The certain dent Kennedy will be a candidate for relection may cause a certain number of Democrats to engage in coattail-riding. One of the interesting aspects of the committees themselves will be the self members. Sen. Edward P President's youngest broto become a member of th eign Relations Committee most important of all Parents Without Partners Holds Installation Dinner The Anaheim-Fullerton Chapter of Parents Without Partners, a national organization for single parents, held its first annual installation of officers for the coming year at a dinner dance in Fullerton Friday. The national organization now has over fifty chapters throughout the United States and members and invited guests of the local chapter witnessed the presentation of the charter granted by the national organization. The charter was presented by Mr. Lew Whitmore who is director elect of the Southern California Council and a member of the national organizations Board of Directors. Official representatives of the cities of Anaheim and Fullerton are among the invited guests. The newly elected officers installed at the banquet were President Ray McArthur 1st Vice Pres. Bernice Hicks 2nd Vice Pres. Betty Sparks Rec. Sec. Juania Grazier Corres. Sec. Gloria Cottrill Treas. Evelyn Van Norman They were elected unanimously at the regular November meeting which is held at California Federal Bank at Euclid and Crescent Ave. in Anaheim the fourth Friday of every month. Anyone interested in further information may write Parents Without Partners, P. O. Box 5174, Buena Park, California. During the past 25 years, The National Foundation - March of Dimes has spent $385,500,000 for a medical care program to assist patients afflicted with birth defects, arthritis and polio. Join the 1963 March of Dimes. ANAHEIM GAZETTE TELEPHONE: PR 2-1800 Published Wednesday of each week at 259 East Center Street Anaheim, California Legal Adjudication No. A 22441 VIRGIL PINKLEY, Editor and Publisher Entered as second class mail matter under the act of March 3, 1879. All rights herein are reserved. SUBSCRIPTION: $3.00 per year, payable in advance. Member, California Newspaper Publishers Association For Your Information By Virgil Pinkley Editor and Publisher NEW CONGRESS BEING ORGANIZED TEDDY KENNEDY'S COMMITTEE ROLE PRESIDENT WANTS RECORD FOR 1964 HEALTH INSURANCE-EDUCATION Looking ahead to the 1964 elections president Kennedy today is devoting considerable attention to the organiational formation of the 88th Congress. Special attention is being given key committee chairmen. Compromises are being sought to curb important committee chairmen in the House and limit Southern filibuster in the Sene. Both are needed, the White House agues, if Mr. Kennedy's legislative program is to succeed and he gets the record on which he wants to run in 1964. The 88th Congress which convenes in 9 will not differ greatly from its dedecessor, although it may be slightmore liberal than the old, but not Two leading committees dominate much of what is opposed or passed in the House. These are the Rules Committee, under Rep. Howard W. Smith, D., of Virginia and the Ways and Means Committee, headed by Rep. Wilbur D. Mills, D., of Arkansas. Both men are more conservative than liberal, and they lean toward orthodox procedures. Rep. Smith usually is against New Frontier welfare and economic proposals and especially the more radical ones. Rep. Mills is a cautious fiscal expert. He is not enthusiastic about any big tax reduction and from time to time he says the budget should be balanced and reductions in federal expenditures accompany any sweeping If Mr. Kennedy's legislative program is to succeed and he gets the record on which he wants to run in 1964. The 88th Congress which convenes in 9 will not differ greatly from its predecessor, although it may be slightly more liberal than the old, but not greatly so. The House will continue to be more conservative than the Senate. The Administration's pet schemes will be refurbished and presented again. At the top of the list will be health insurance for the aged and Federal aid to education. Both are highly controversial and the outcome is in debt. They were turned back by the Congress. As of now it appears most of the key bills will be held by the same veteran who were in charge previously in the party splits will be virtually changed. The certainty that President Kennedy will canciliate for reelection cause certain member of Democrats engage attailig. Of interest as of now committees will be the selection of new senators. Sen. Edward Kennedy, the client's youngest brother, wants some a member of the Senate For-Relations Committee, one of the important of all. Like all Ken- Frontier welfare and economic proposals and especially the more radical ones. Rep. Mills is a cautious fiscal expert. He is not enthusiastic about any big tax reduction and from time to time he says the budget should be balanced and reductions in federal expenditures accompany any sweeping tax cuts. These views are not shared by many New Frontiersmen, and especially some of the men closest to the President. The Rules Committee holds final power in control of legislative traffic in the House. In 1961 after a bitter fight the Committee was increased from 12 to 15 to permit more liberal members. This change was pushed by the Kennedy Administration and finally won out by 217 votes to 212. It is expected that an attempt will be made again to keep the membership up to 15 instead of permitting it to revert to 12. Another organizational goal of Northern Democrats is the so-called "21-day discharge rule," for the Rules Committee. If operational this would mean that bills which other committees had approved could only be blocked in the Rules Committee for 21 days. Some 125 Northern Democratic members of the House have been meeting in Washington under five con- selves will be the selection of new pers. Sen. Edward Kennedy, the client's youngest brother, wants some a member of the Senate ForRelations Committee, one of the important of all. Like all KenTeddy is interested in foreign s. Normally members of this tee are veterans in the Senate they win their positions through city. If pressure is applied to the new and youngest senator ash, there will be spirited opposiLet's watch this one, and see appens. Politically, it would be for the Senator not to make deat the outset. He could embarris older brother who occupies white House. President is working steadily legislative program, for presention to the Congress. It embraces of the bills rejected by the last ss. struggle for committee chairips and members is now on, as been for some weeks. Now the ent does not participate in these but behind the scenes he requests, applies pressure, encompromises and his legislades participate in activities to the organization of the and Senate. mean that bills which other committees had approved could only be blocked in the Rules Committee for 21 days. Some 125 Northern Democratic members of the House have been meeting in Washington under five congressional leaders to push organizational goals. Most of them are liberal. These also include the appointment of liberal Democrats to the two vacancies on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. This group probably will determine the fate of the Chief Executive's tax and fiscal plans. Also this group wants a seven-day rule which would limit the Rules Committee to that time in holding back a bill from conference of both chambers of Congress had passed the measure. An organizational row is shaping up in the Senate over the famous "Rule 22." A minority of the Senate can now block a vote on civil rights legislation by unlimited debate. The rule presently requires a two-thirds majority of those present and voting to choke off a filibuster. Northern Democrats want this division to be changed to three-fifths, or a slight percentage gain for them and their views if adopted. If all senators were present, the current rule requires 66 votes; under a three-fifths rule, 60 votes would be required. In view of some close races for the Senate in the last election, especially in Alabama, Southern senators may regroup to protect the filibuster. Dec. 28, 1962 Renewal Statements for 1963 Car Registration Now in Mail Renewal statements for 1963 are on the mail to California's seven million registered automobile owners, Tom Bright, director of motor vehicles, announced today. Statements show the amount of fees due for 1963 registration and when stamped paid, will become the registration certificate for the coming year. Renewal fees for automobiles and motorcycles are due on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1963, and can be paid without penalty up to and including Monday, Feb. 1. Renewal on commercial vehicles, trucks and trailers started Dec. 2. New license plates will be issued in 1963 for the first time since 1950. The new plates are heavier metal than the old ones and will be the same colors, only reversed, with black background and chrome yellow letters and numbers. Complete renewal service is available at any of the 142 permanent field offices of the department throughout the state. In addition, 150 auto clubs will issue plates as a convenience to their members, and plates for automobiles only can be obtained from more than 140 cooperating banks that have provided rent-free space as a public service. Banks are staffed to process only automobile renewals, and only when 1963 renewal statements and fees are presented. Bright issued these specific instructions to motorists: 1. Follow instructions on the 1963 renewal statements. 2. Renew early to avoid the long lines that always develop the last few days. All renewal statements should be received by Jan. 15. If because of change of address or any other reason, the renewal statement has not arrived by January 15, bring the 1962 registration to any DMV office for processing and issue of new plates. Bright reminded new residents of California that they must apply for California registration within 30 days of the date their out-of-state license plates expire; if their plates expire Dec. 31, owners have until Feb. 4 to obtain California registration. Indicating the size of the job at hand, Bright pointed out that the gross weight of the 1962 plates, now stored in conveniently located offices and ready for issue starting next Wednesday, is more than 4,500 tons. Anaheim Memories 81 Years Ago This Week January, 1882 The old Lannery building, the barn in the rear of the Anaheim hotel, two or three old shanties, some fences and signs were blown down by the wind of Thursday night. The tin clown which hung front of Mr. Luedke's shop, to which the name of Guiteau has been facitiously given, was dismembered — the lady being broken off at the neck and carried away by the wind, while the grinning face remains hanging to the blows. Miserable roads in the state and Anaheim the worst streets in the county. We may admit having awful streets but we possess crosswalks that are the finest in phaltum mud and gravel, and when in proper training, they slip your rubbers off every time. After your rubbers are off they permit the adhesion of oily mud to the soles of your shoes. This hard to get off. They are things of beauty. Let us hear no more of bad roads and worse streets so long as we have our waterlogged crosswalks. If you don't like them you don't long lines that always develop the last few days. All renewal statements should be received by Jan. 15. If because of change of address or any other reason, the renewal statement has not arrived by January 15, bring the 1962 registration to any DMV office for processing and issue of new plates. Bright reminded new residents of California that they must apply for California registration within 30 days of the date their out-of-state license plates expire; if their plates expire Dec. 31, owners have until Feb. 4 to obtain California registration. Indicating the size of the job at hand, Bright pointed out that the gross weight of the 1962 plates, now stored in conveniently located offices and ready for issue starting next Wednesday, is more than 4,500 tons. Booklet Available For Teen Drivers An automotive division has come to the aid of teenagers in their efforts to borrow the family car. A safety booklet, "How to Earn the Key to Dad's Car," has just been released by Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford Motor Company to all high schools in the country. The unique booklet offers youthful drivers a series of Hotel, two or three old shanties, some fences and signs were blown down by the wind of Thursday night. The tin clown which hung front of Mr. Luedke's shop, to which the name of Guitesau has been facitiously given, was dismembered — the lady being broken off at the neck and carried away by the wind, while the grinning face remains hanging to the blows. Windmills being conspicuous defects for the wind to exercise force upon, there are few left ending throughout the county over the late storm, and it is remarkable that those few are the known as the California mill, a cut of which adorns advertising columns. Call on S. B. Smith and he will commute to you the secret of our staunchness. The Zanjero of the Anaheim company has been instructed to post on the company's bulb board a list giving the date which purchasers shall receive water to which they are enclosed. Purchasers must take the order to which they are entitled. Chasers must take the water never the zanjero is ready to over it to them, otherwise they forfeit the purchase money. T. C. Hull of Westminster for sale in convenient form for sorghum syrup made last year. Dr. J. Y. Anderson. It is a pure excellent syrup, and when used in a household it is pre-duced to the syrup in common Mr. Hull also offers alfalfa other seed for sale. Board of Supervisors has granted Dr. Rozas, quarantine Dr. His duty is to inspect passers on the trains at San Ferra so as to guard as much as able against the introduction allpax, a disease which pre-duced an alarming extent in San Francisco at the present time. Reyes Serrano was thrown this buggy a few miles from Monday night, and his leg broken by the fall. He re-other painful injuries will incapacitate him for time. Supervisor Linebarger announces the following appointments of roadmasters: Billy Hetebrink, Fullerton road district; T. L. Jackson, La Habra; Charles Damon, Buena Park. No change has been made in the Anaheim district, and it said Roadmaster Dyer will continue to have charge of the work. E. Huenemeyer will open his new restaurant in the Hart block, 126 Center Street on Saturday, when he will serve dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The furnishings are newly appointed throughout and the proprietor will serve his guests with the best the market affords. The Masonic lodge elected the following officers on Monday evening to serve the ensuing year: W. H. Spake, master; C. E. Holcomb, S.W.; A. L. Porter, J.W.; Isadore Asher, treasurer; Joseph Helmsen, secretary. Miss Hulda Harris, sister of Mrs. Falkenstein and Mrs. Asher, returned on Monday to her home in San Bernardino after a pleasant visit over the holidays. A. S. Bradford was in town on Tuesday. He has been indisposed with fever for a week or so past but is getting better. Forty-six carloads of Peatland celery passed through town over the Southern Pacific on Monday on the way east. This was the largest shipment of celery ever made from Orange county in one day. 21 Years Ago This Week January, 1932 The public library which was closed for three days in order to take inventory was opened on An automotive division has come to the aid of teenagers in their efforts to borrow the family car. A safety booklet, "How to Earn the Key to Dad's Car," has just been released by Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford Motor Company to all high schools in the country. The unique booklet offers youthful drivers a series of safety tips, driving hints and pointers on driving attitude which will assist all new drivers. A highlight of the booklet is a "Teenage Driver's Pledge," which represents a series of promises that a new driver can make to his parents in requesting use of the family car. The booklet, part of an over-all youth safety program conducted by Lincoln-Mercury Division, may be obtained without cost, by writing: Teen Driving, 000 Schaefer Road, Dearborn, Michigan. County Rancher Sells Acreage According to well known county rancher Leo F. Douglass, of 10611 S. Douglas, Anaheim, deeds recorded Wednesday covered the exchange of approximately 600 acres of Orange County property for approximately 13,000 acres of ranchland in Stanialaus and San Joaquin Counties, southeast of Tracy in the coastal range. The county property is in Santa Ana Canyon. Douglass and his wife Gertrude, along with their sons Herbert P. and William F., and their wives were involved in the transfer of acreage. Second party to the transaction was Guy Purinton of Tracy, former resident of Orange County and son of the late Frank Purinton who served as Mayor of Santa Ana from December 1928 to April 1931. The elder Douglass is considered an expert on lion hunting and as such was recently retained by Disneyland Studios as a technical advisor for a film they were making. The Douglass family also owns considerable citrus acreage in Orange and Riverside counties. Reyes Serrano was thrown this buggy a few miles from on Monday night, and his leg broken by the fall. He re-other painful injuries will incapacitate him for time. Hermosa land and Waterway has filed articles of ination with the secretary of Principal place of businessana. Capital stock 20,000 inares. Directors O. A. Por-Petsch, B. S. Eaton, P. M. and Kildorf Allmond. Saloon keeper at Dokney Haskell, has been con-folling violating the Sunday law valued $35. The case has been adjudged to the superior court. Dawson was thrown from jugg on Monday night and severe injuries. Years Age This Week January, 1907 The city will soon be the possessor of a Carnegie E-ras evidenced by the act the city trustees at their on Thursday evening the board passed an ordi-io provide $1000 annually drumming expenses of the man. The Chamber of Com-mas been in communica-tion the philanthropist for months past, and matters far progressed that work structure may be looked early date. Elder returned from a trip northern counties says age county has the most Forty-six carloads of Peatland celery passed through town over the Southern Pacific on Monday on the way east. This was the largest shipment of celery ever made from Orange county in one day. 21 Years Ago This Week January, 1932 The public library which was closed for three days in order to take inventory was opened on Monday morning. Miss Elizabeth Calnon states that it was impos-sible to complete the inventory during that time and reports will not be ready until next month. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. McClellan celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on New Year's Day. A reception in the parlor of the Church of Christ at which 200 guests were present in the afternoon, and a dinner in the evening at their home marked the anniversary of the wedding on January 1, 1882. The "Four-Fours" club met with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wallop on Wednesday evening at their home. After enjoying the deliciou-s dinner served by the hostess, the evening was spent at the usual game of progressive whist. Mrs. Ruth Smith won the ladies' prize and Fred Zeppenfeld the mens. Four giant neon signs sometime during 1922 will be placed at the four entrances to Anaheim, with the name of the city emblazoned prominently across the roadway, according to present plans of the chamber of commerce. Anaheim's unique relief plan, a series of four percent discounts by local merchants on certificates redeemable for cash from the board of control when properly stamped, will be given a fair trial. YMCA Re-elects Richard W. Gay Richard W. Gay, Anaheim bank executive, was elected president of the Anaheim YMCA for a third term in the annual officers' election at the December BBoard of Directors' meeting. James W. Abrecht was elected first vice president, and Clifford T. Haskell, second vice president. Others elected were Robert L. Wetzler, treasurer, and Mrs. Al Casebeer, recording secretary. The new term of office will begin on Feb. 26 at the time of the associations 40th annual meeting. Gay in accepting the high association office expressed his thanks for the honor. He stressed the immediate YMCA goal of paying the balance due on the new YMCA property at Broadway and Loara and presenting new facility plans to the community. He noted the growing YMCA services now provided hours' and girls' clubs and premises in all parts of the YMCA service area extending west to the Los Angeles County line.