anaheim-gazette 1963-05-22

AN EDITORIAL For The Benefit Of What Public? Once again, the California State Public Utilities Commission steps into the news with direct effect upon Anaheim citizens. And, once again, the result of their action is to cost the citizens of Anaheim a large sum of money. This state body, the PUC, has the supposed function of laboring in the interest of the public. This phraseology is one used by every proponent seeking to set up any of the agencies that operate in fields that touch upon taxpayers interests. This, or that, agency or commission, they sout, will guard the public's interest. This was the cry, we feel sure, when the PUC was first formed. Anaheim should, we fee, be deeply concerned with just what public the present PUC has in mind for its stewardship of interest. Strain our credulity as much as we can, we cannot see that the citizens of Anaheim fall within the criteria. First, there is the Dyke Water company fiasco. The city proceeded under rather ancient eminent domain rules to obtain Superior Court authority to go ahead and purchase a portion of the Dyke water facilities. But the PUC intervened after this authority was granted and directed Dyke not to dispose of any of its assets. that of directing messages to a public utility, and told Dyke not to obey the Superior Court order or it would be in contempt of the PUC. This little maneuvering by the PUC cost the city of Anaheim a lot of time, effort and actual dollars. All of this was and is being paid for by the Anaheim taxpayer. The continual delay in settling the Dyke matter is costing the southland an even greater sum, however, in the loss of underground water which the Dyke system uses as contrasted to the 50-50 use of the city with the MWD. The city is proceeding to test the matter through the State Supreme Court to determine if a city still has its sovereign position or if an appointive body of the state is now the supreme law in the land. In the meantime the PUC has indicated informally to the city that they would be willing to hear the city on any presentation it might wish to make in the Dyke case. The sheer effrontery of such a suggestion we believe exceeds even that of its original action. And now we come to the proposal that the Edison Company be permitted to cut its own rates so that charges to the citizens of trial firms, and the MWD will be reduced by nearly $3 million yearly. No, says PUC. The rates are not be reduced to these prices because the PUC is not sure this might not result in a buo on some others. What fantasy is this? Can the PUC be objecting rate cuts on the grounds that some measure of danger to public that the PUC is impotent guard? This, after flaunting assumed capabilities of mightier than sovereign cities, the Superior Court? We just cannot swallow this planation. The city of Anaheim, as a suit, is proceeding as rapid as possible, with Riverside and Ton, to implement the recommendations of the Zinder report; the three cities could build a own generating plant. This would effectively wipe out the private enterprise system many connection with the technical needs of the city. We would be completely soistic as far as electric power concerned. Perhaps this is the real PUC planaton. First, there is the Dyke Water company fiasco. The city proceeded under rather ancient eminent domain rules to obtain Superior Court authority to go ahead and purchase a portion of the Dyke water facilities. But the PUC intervened after this authority was granted and directed Dyke not to dispose of any of its assets. It should be noted the PUC did not direct anything to the city of Anaheim on this matter, but they, in effect, did stop Anaheim from proceeding b y erecting a bar on Dyke of which the city was bound to be congnizant. This action was taken by the PUC after it had failed to follow through on its notice to the Superior Court that it wished to enter the case while the city’s action was still before the Court and prior to the Court decision. We suppose the PUC did not enter the Court as it had suggested simply because the PUC recognized it did not have a valid basis for contention. Lacking any validity to its objection to the city proceeding, the PUC then exercised the option it did have. DOLLARS & SENSE by Marvin F. Essenmacher Manager, Anaheim Office First Federal Savings of Alhambra In the meantime the PUC has indicated informally to the city that they would be willing to hear the city on any presentation it might wish to make in the Dyke case. The sheer effrontery of such a suggestion we believe exceeds even that of its original action. And now we come to the proposal that the Edison Company be permitted to cut its own rates so that charges to the citizens of five cities, over 50 major industries. Exec Joins Nortronics Robert E. Miller has joined Northrop Nortronics’ Systems Department as an executive advisor. In this capacity, he will be responsible for seeking new research and development program opportunities and will report to H. V. Bray, chief of applications engineering. For the 12 years prior to joining Nortronics, Miller was associated with the Bendix Corporation at its Bendix Aerospace Products Division in South Bend, Inc. His most recent position was assistant sales manager. A former Air Force major with experience as a bomber pilot, Miller holds bachelor of science degrees from Parks Air College and Western Michigan University. Miller, his wife, and their three children reside in Tustin. 80 Years Ago This Week The new residence of A. Smith at Tustin has been finished and his family has taken possession. Mr. Smith has been for many years one of the leading business men of Anaheim but lately deemed to give up the cares of his mess for horticultural pursuits. His orange grove in Tustin is of the finest in the valley, and may add that he is one of the who are not complaining of the price of oranges this season. Fruit from his orchard sells right along for $3.50, $4.00, $4.50 per box. He takes great care in producing fine fruit and necks an inferior orange. Delicious fruit is thrown away rather than sent to market. When Manager, Anaheim Office First Federal Savings of Alhambra New customers often ask us: "How long does it take to get my money out of my savings account?" For 37 years, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Alhambra has followed a policy of allowing the immediate withdrawal upon request of savings funds. This applies equally to new and old customers. By regulation, both savings and loan associations and banks have the right to require written notice of intent to withdraw. In practice, however, First Federal Savings never has exercised this right, nor do we intend to do so because our association prides itself on the easy, simplified and rapid manner in which our customers are served. As a First Federal saver, you know you'll receive all the essentials and the extras which make our association a good place to build your security, including our high dividend rate, sound management, federal protection and convenient location of our Anaheim office. You also know that your funds, under all normal conditions are immediately available when and if you want them. Our Anaheim office is located at 529 S. State College Blvd. (Head office: Garfield & Bay State Streets, Alhambra) — Adv. Look to Santa Fe for the extras in travel Your Santa Fe agent would like to tell you about these special services. Ask him about... PREPAID TICKETS—delivered to anyone, anywhere, to bring them here on Santa Fe. FAMILY FARES—for big savings on family travel. RENTAL CARDS—the comfort of rail travel and the convenience of a new car at destination. CREDIT CARDS—modern way to buy tickets, dining and lounge car services. A general credit reference. GO NOW, PAY LATER PLAN—take that trip now, pay for it later at your convenience. Ask your Santa Fe Agent E. L. SMITH. Agent Santa Fe Station, Phone Prospect 4-0148 ANAHEIM, CALIF. SAC Head Warns Early Plan Vital President John E. Johnson ofel," he added, in reference to the varied professional and technical programs at the three colleges to assist business and industry with future employes. Warning of the population tidal wave, Dr. ohnson said, "Today, the estimated county population exceeds 950,000, and we are growing at the fantastic rate of one added newcomer every five minutes — 9483 new persons each month. Independent surveys show within 12 to 15 years, we can easily expect to have 2-million residents within a 12-mile radius. "Colleges are not immune to the problem of expansion and the growth in enrollment in the three junior colleges has been at an almost unbelievable rate. Growth has exceeded 20 per cent each year for the past five years." The SAC president reminded that county school districts in 1958 authorized a study of junior college growth patterns, which was published in 1980 as the Allen - Briscoe Report. The study disclosed that junior college enrollment will jump six times by 1980, to more than 36,000 full time students, necessitating six to eight additional campuses. Among the recommendations was a division of Orange County into three major C districts, expanding Fullerton in the north to include Anaheim and others combining Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana in the center, and grouping southern districts with Orange Coast College. Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea-Olinda and Placentia already are working harmoniously to effect such a northern district. This will enable long-range planning, construction and charging. The names of two appoint officers and eight heads of staffing committees were announced this week for the Anaheim City Council. Anaheim Memories 80 Years Ago This Week The new residence of A. Guy nth at Tustin has been finished his family has taken possesMr. Smith has been for many one of the leading businessof Anaheim but lately deterd to give up the cares of busiorange grove in Tustin is one the finest in the valley, and we add that he is one of the few are not complaining of the low of oranges this season, the from his orchard selling along for $3.50, $4.00 and per box. He takes great care producing fine fruit and never is an inferior orange. Defecfruit is thrown away rather sent to market. When this plan is adopted by all orchardists there will be less complaint about low prices. 55 Years Ago This Week The insolent attitude of the corporation millionaires in the senate towards the reforms advocated by President Roosevelt will arouse public sentiment all the more in support of the President's policies. What the country at large needs is a national Lincoln-Roosevelt republican league and another congress like this one ought to produce some such a result. Orange county, wonderfully productive in the things that grow in the earth, is making a state record along another line. A recent bulletin of the state board of health shows that Orange county is the seventh in the state for the number of marriages recorded. In 1906 it was in ninth place. By its record for 1907 the county climbed above Fresno and San Diego counties. In 1906 Orange county recorded 524 marriages and in 1907 it rec-ored 638, a gain of 21.8 per cent. A very large per cent of marriages was of parties from Los Angeles who came down on the electric line. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Everhardy were quite ill some days with symptoms of ptomaine posioning, out are conveleasing. Illness followed their trip to Newport Beach two weeks ago, when they wit- nessed the passing of the battle- ship fleet. They took their lunch and partook of ice cream which it is thought is the cause of their ill- ness. Fullerton, Anaheim, Brea-Olin- da and Placentia already are working harmoniously to effect such a northern district. This will enable long-range planning, construction and sharing of growth problems — "because the value of the enlarged junior college distri- cts to the existing junior college districts would result in an attempt to stabilize the rate of growth, make best use of facili- ties, secure and hold a compet- tent staff, and economy of opera- tion — small junior colleges are expensive to operate." "If the rest of the County is to get off of dead center," Dr. Johnson declared, "small groups will have to provide the leadership to spearhead some movement. The County Superintendent of Schools, the County Committee on School District Organization, and we in the junior colleges, are most willing to meet with groups and assist them in every way possible as they come to grips with these problems. The names of two appoint- ment officers and eight heads of sta- ing committees were announced this week for the Anaheim Au- liary of the Children's Home o city by Mrs. George Fowl- newly installed president. Named by Mrs. Fowler to Ways and Means Chairman in the group is Mrs. Maxwell Doyle Mrs. Eldon Hauck, as Press a Publicity Chairman, was th other appointive selection. Standing committee chairmen were announced by Mrs. Fowler to be the following: Mdmes. O Griggs, Associate chairman James Griffith, Budget; R Dean, Hostess; Charles McHe ry, Membership; Beatty Neigh- bors, Parliamentarian and Leglation; D. W. Robertson, Pr ogram; Lloyd Klein, Yearboo Frank Christian, Telephone. Mrs. Neighbors is the imme- ate past president of the Socie- tial and was recently honored by th members for her contribution Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Everhardy were quite ill some days with symptoms of ptomaine posioning, out are convelescing. Illness followed their trip to Newport Beach two weeks ago, when they witnessed the passing of the battle-ship fleet. They took their lunch and partook of ice cream which it is thought is the cause of their illness. 30 Years Ago This Week While initial response to the public school week program in Anaheim did not witness a great number of parents visiting elementary and high schools of this city during the first part of the week, a greater turnout is anticipated Friday. A possible reduction of as much as ten cents in the tax rate for the city of Anaheim looms as a result of the city council's action in cutting estimated expenditures $39,-189 in adopting the 1933-34 budget, providing for an estimated income of $272,791.12, and estimated expenditures of $276,346.32. CONE-O'CONNOR MORTUARY $259 NORTH LEMON STREET, ANAHEIM KB 5-3209 ANNOUNCING cooks any roast automatically—then keeps it serving 2:30 Pop your roast in the oven. Then simply set a dial. Roast starts cooking immediately, automatically! You're free to turn your back on the kitchen. 6:00 Before roast goes greasy—the scientifically-keeps food hot with Wednesday, May 22, 1963 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA The Anaheim Gazette—3 CEPT CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY RESPONILITY — Leadership for the coming year in Anaheim Auxiliary of the Children's Home society will include Mrs. George Fowler, left, president, Mrs. Edith Tyreman, corresponding secretary and Mrs. D. W. Robertson, first vice president. Committee Heads Chosen names of two appointive rs and eight heads of standcommittees were announced to the activities during the past year. The group presented her with a silver bowl and an exprestion of gratitude for her work for the Anaheim Auxiliary. Committee Heads Chosen The names of two appointive ers and eight heads of standcommittees were announced week for the Anaheim Auxiof the Children's Home Soby Mrs. George Fowler, installed president. med by Mrs. Fowler to be and Means Chairman for Group is Mrs. Mazwell Doyle Eldon Hauck, as Press and City Chairman, was the appointive selection. unding committee chairmen announced by Mrs. Fowler the following: Mdmes. Otto s, Associate chairman; s Griffith, Budget; Ross Hostess; Charles McHenmembership; Beatty NeighParliamentarian and LegisD. W. Robertson, ProLloyd Klein, Yearbook; Christian, Telephone. Neighbors is the immediest president of the Society was recently honored by the ers for her contributions to the activities during the past year. The group presented her with a silver bowl and an expression of gratitude for her work. The same meeting saw the installation of officers for the coming season. To serve with Mrs. Fowler will be Mdmes. D. W. Robertson, first vice president; Doye Ford, recording secretary; secretary and James Griffith, treasurer. The Anaheim Society is one of more than 100 auxiliaries, chapters and councils that exist throughout the state to serve and implement the adoption program through volunteer effort. The Society was initially formed in 1891 and now numbers more than Soecimen Trees and Shrubs Complete Nursery Service Botts Nursery 1228 W. LINCOLN AVENUE KE 5-5450 "Our Business Is Growing 6,500 Californians as members. Judge Claude Owens of Anaheim was recently named state president of the Society. 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