anaheim-gazette 1963-06-12

EDITORIAL Get the Facts - Vote Accordingly The Gazette this week is pleased to present the first of a series of articles on items being considered for inclusion in the city bond election this fall. The article this week covers the water system necessities as seen through the eyes of Mr. Lenain. In subsequent weeks we hope to provide the voters of Anaheim with similar article on the other items which have been mentioned for the bond issue. We have asked for an article from the member of the city administration who might be considered "most concerned" with the passage of that item. It is the intent of the Gazette, by so doing, to provide citizens with the most comprehensive look at the factors involved on each project. By presenting them in a written article they may be studied at length, retained for reference, and quoted with authority. The latter point is one we had in mind when we asked for an authoritative member of the city government to prepare the article which was of most concern to him. In this way we may all avoid the rebellious "they said" the outrage today. The American people are constantly fed a stream of half-truths, outright lies, glossed over errors, enlarged-upon successes, a partial vision of consequences, dire alternatives, fancied alternatives along with the mass of plain mumbo-jumbo of politicians prattling about nothing. The communication media, the press included, is guilty of some of its perpetration as well as most of its perpetuation. The Gazette makes a studied effort to avoid this lure of self-aggandizement. We try to provide readers with facts germane to an issue or topic from which they may determine judgement based upon truth. How a person may wish to react to these facts is their own business, not ours. It is not our task to provide only such tidbits as may influence them to react as we might like. We must tell the whole story and let the reader judge. This is exactly what we seek to do in the series of articles mon... with the most comprehensive look at the factors involved on each project. By presenting them in a written article they may be studied at length, retained for reference, and quoted with authority. The latter point is one we had in mind when we asked for an authoritative member of the city government to prepare the article which was of most concern to him. In this way we may all avoid the nebulous "they said," the untraceable "I heard," and the malicious ambiguity of "if we only knew." Does this mean the Gazette is automatically endorsing every item proposed for the bond issue? Certainly not. As a matter of fact we mentioned this very point in discussing this newspaper project with city officials. We warned that we might well attack items on the proposed bond issue, or even the bond issue itself. This was quite agreeable to the city administration. The point on which we both agreed was one which we consider to be vital for Anaheim citizens. It is the essential ingredient for the exercise of considered judgment by the voters. The point is, by this action we will provide voters with the full information, the accurate statistics and the conclusion of the administration experts as to what action they recommended to the voters. What the voters actually do is then their own responsibility. This project to which the Gazette is devoting considerable space for the next several months is one very close to the principles which guide the Gazette. We are, as a part of our political creed, dedicated to the proposition that the American people, once given all the facts bearing upon an issue, will come up with the right answer. We repeat for emphasis, ONCE GIVEN ALL OF THE FACTS BEARING UPON AN ISSUE. This is the great void in our lives Hughes Hopes Cut Temporary C H. Brubaker, vice president and group executive of Hughes Aircraft Company's Ground Sys- Per capita property taxes levied on taxpayers in Orange County by schools, districts, cities and the County increased from $97.72 to $157.02 in the ten years from 1953 to 1963 according to California Taxpayers' Association. This tax increase of 61 percent in the per capita levy reflects a steady climb of taxes that cannot be blamed upon increases in the population, the association declares. Statewide per capita tax levies increased 93 per cent from $79.86 comparing the graduation figures this year with the three previous years 1900.5; 1961.9; 1962.244 The Anaheim graduates were Clote, Barbara R.; Bayless, Barbara A.; Wheeler, Helen A.; Machmiller, Orville L.; Lowe, Floyd M.; Carlson, Duane M; Ann; Hamilton, John P.; McClellan, Denis F.; Olson, Josephine Mackay, Patricia G.; Herrmann, Otto; Forshey, Kathleen; Merrill, Betty L.; Palmer, Euleen L.; Pruett, Willis E.; Smith, Sue; Bradley, Robert E.; Miles, Corinne; Daly, James C.; Perry, Jo Donald E. Martens, James A.; Bowden, David H.; Damnenbring, William B.; Gale, David L.; Thompson, Martha A.; Van Horn, J.; Smith, Charles K.; Wettengel, Charles W.; Cutler, Ronald J.; Esslick, Mary B; Johnson, Robert, L. Khuri, Munir Z.; Ancell, John J.; Ankersen, Wilmer A.; Blayden, Robert L.; Blondin, James G.; Burkchart, Robert O.; Capelo, Marvin; Clement, Jack R.; Cooper, Bonnie L.; Downer, Richard J. Hammett, Marita A; Jikutz, Sharon C.; Passovoy; Rosslie E.; Stabile, Arthur J.; Wicker, James H.; Wiley, Joyce N.; Yellis, Mariyn A.; Jorgenson, Valerie R.; Fleming, Charles W.; Fournier, Michael C.; French, Cecil W.; Moore, Elizabeth C.; Westbrook, Robert E. County Tax By 61 Percent both population growth and inflation. The seriousness of the situation becomes more apparent when it is realized that the per capita figures are for each man, woman and child in the population. People usually live in families built around a breadwinner. If the actual per capita figures are multiplied by three to approximate the burden on an average Hughes Hopes Cut Temporary C. H. Brubaker, vice president and group executive of Hughes Aircraft Company's Ground Systems Group, Fullerton, today emphasized that he views the company's current employee realignment at Fullerton as a temporary one, pending early customer decisions on additional contract proposals of more than $240 million. Brubaker estimated that employee reductions at Hughes-Fullerton through mid-July will amount to approximately 10 to 12 per cent, affecting about 700 employees, among the total workforce of 7000. He described the cutback as a normal cyclical realignment effected to provide a more realistic balance between the employment level and the company's immediate project, engineering, administrative, and manufacturing requirements. CAR WASH NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Of Course, We're Open Every Day East Anaheim CAR WASH State College (Placentia) & Lincoln Ave. on taxpayers in Orange County by schools, districts, cities and the County increased from $97.72 to $157.02 in the ten years from 1953 to 1963 according to California Taxpayers' Association. This tax increase of 61 percent in the per capita levy reflects a steady climb of taxes that cannot be blamed upon increases in the population, the association declares. Statewide per capita tax levies increased 93 per cent from $79.86 in 1953 to $154.19 in 1963. In judging the trend of taxes, the group goes on to say, inflation is another factor to be considered as a dollar does not buy as much as ten years ago. If per capita taxes in Orange County are expressed in terms of dollars of 1953 value, the increase is from $97.72 in 1953 to $135.36 in 1963. This calculation by the Association is based on the Consumers Price Index published by the Federal Department of Commerce. The average per capita levies for all counties in the State in terms of 1963 dollars went from $79.86 in 1953 to $132.92 in 1963 or an increase of 66 per cent. Such calculations provide a clear indication that the growth in property tax levies has far outdistanced Colonist at Course II. A. Bracken, 9291 Hillview Roa, Anaheim, of Ford Division-Los Angeles, has completed a one-week course in dealership management at Ford Motor Company's San Francisco Marketing Institute. The course is one of a number offered at the Institute to dealers, their personnel and Ford Motor Company employees by professional, full-time instructors. ANAHEIM TRUCK & TRANSFER CO. General Trucking Moving - Storage PHONE KE 5-2863 ANAHEIM HATS OFF TO KIWANIS — The girls have their hats off to the Kiwanis rodeo, two days of championship action in La Palma Park stadium. Anaheim High School students (from left), Cathy Dixon, Janice Carskaddon and Sandy Meyer, are selling tickets with the help of Kiwanis president Charlie Holland and his group. This Rodeo Cowboys of America action, with the country’s top waddies pitting their skill against the most notorious animals in rodeo. CITY SET FOR RODEO DAYS Two-Day Kiwanis Show CITY SET FOR RODEO DAYS Two-Day Kiwanis Show The top rider, the notorious killer brone and the rodeo clown will all be at the Kiwanis Rodeo in La Palma Park stadium, Anaheim. On Saturday, June 15, 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 16, 2 p.m., cowboys from the famed RCA circuit will win or lose against front line rodeo stock. Named the greatest bareback bucking horse in the world in 1960 "Short Fuse" has flattened rodeo's top riders. "Squaw Butte," a Texas bull, is so mean he has killed three other bulls — and most cowboys flatly refuse to ride him. "Sahara," a Montana outlaw, is so vicious he can't even be handled in the normal manner. And there's "Thump-Thump," a small bull with a high jump, a spectacular killer who spilled more than 40 riders, most of them on the first jump. As top waddies hit the dust, the business, they add a few tricks never seen before in the rooftop area. County Auxiliary Holds Installation The Women's Auxiliary to the Orange County Pharmaceutical Association held its annual installation of officers today. Assuming the role of president is Mrs. Humphrey F. Murphy of Newport Beach. At the installation, the group also made plans to attend the 57th Annual Convention of the California Pharmaceutical Association to be held from June 16-19. city's needs, but at night while the city slept, these lines were idle. As Anaheim entered her explosions years of population, everyone came to realize the pipe lines had to be used at night to fill reservoirs for safe and proper storage. Anaheim could no longer gamble on a pipe line system as a reservoir because other cities were doing likewise, and there was just not enough to go around to all agencies in Southern California. In 1950 a 100 man citizens committee made a thorough study of Anaheim's immediate and future needs and recommended the immediate construction of a 60 million gallon reservoir, with a second reservoir to be completed not later than 1967. The voters approved the first phase of the water bond program as recommended by the committee and the reservoir was built in the Olive Hills at a cost of $3,220,000. This second phase of the water program is now proposed to meet the time-table as established by the com... WATER (Continued from Page 1) land always becomes the major topic of tense conversation and consideration. The recent decision of the Supreme Court to grant Arizona a large share of our Colorado River water supply was a serious setback to the planners of this area's future. This does not mean there is cause for panic in the water problem at this time. There is every indication that some solutions will be reached in the years ahead. But it does mean that a time for action is right now. It's quite obvious that everyone is going to have to dig in for a long struggle with careful and intelligent planning. Three Costly Sources There are three sources of water supply available but they are all costly: the rivers from the North (the Feather River, Ell River, and Columbia River); sewerage reclamation; and sea water conversion. If we are to live in the land of our choice, we are going to have to work for an adequate water supply. When the Anaheim Municipal Water Department was first formed in 1878, the city was using a mere 4,000 gallons of water a day. Through the years Anaheim depended solely on her wells until 1940, then the Metropolitan Water District became another source. Throughout the days of expansion, water gushed through these lines in the daylight hours to feed the Specimen Trees and Shrubs Complete Nursery Service Botts Nursery 1228 W. LINCOUN AVENUE KE 5-5450 "Our Business Is Growing" HILGENFELD MORTUARY Faithful Courtesey, Service 120 E.Broadway, Anaheim PHONE KE 5-4105 WATER bond program as recommended by the committee and the reservoir was built in the Olive Hills at a cost of $3,220,000. This second phase of the water program is now proposed to meet the time-table as established by the committee. 40-Day Reserve With construction of the second reservoir Anaheim will have a 40-day supply of water reserve at the normal average rate of consumption. With a gravity feed from both the new reservoir and the storage plant in the Olive Hills, water can be fed to every part of the city without the need of pumping stations. This is Anaheim's insurance in the event of a water shortage, power failure, or a breakdown in the Metropolitan Water District lines. The new lake-type reservoir site in Walnut Canyon will be located above the Riverside Freeway, five miles East of the community of Olive, with 76 acres of water surface. Elevation here is 850 feet above sea level, as compared to 150 feet in downtown Anaheim. The 814 million gallons of water to be stored here equals 2,500 acre feet. This is not a large figure since it takes % of an acre foot, or 203,687 gallons of water to supply a family of five for one year. If the city council accepts the bond recommendations, they will have to adopt a resolution of interest and necessity by July 16, and introduce an ordinance calling for an election on Oct. 1, 1963. 4 CONVENIENT Alhambra (Head Owner) Garfield & Bay State Opposite New Civic AT 9-4401 • CU 3-3173 • JE 4-51 Anaheim 529 So. State College (Placentia St.) 1 block south of E Anaheim Center PR 6-5700 Anaheim Man In Key Role For Gemini Ernest L. LaPorte has been appointed associate director for Gemini in the NASA manned launch vehicle programs office of Aerospace Corporation's Engineering Division. The announcement was made by Edward J. Barlow, vice president and associate general manager of the El Segundo Technical Operations. La Porte came to the company in 1961 from Hughes Aircraft Company where he was head of a ground radar section. Prior to this he was group head of a radar design group with the Sperry Gyroscope Company. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, La Porte received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering in 1950. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island in January 1929. La Porte, his wife and their two children reside at 10211 Kenmore Street, Anaheim. Accountants Honor Youth Robert Raisig, Jr., 2752 Silverwood Drive, Rossmoor, was named Treasurer of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of National Association of Accountants. Raisig, who is treasurer of the Junior Achievement company, Fryco, counselled by the Aeronautical and Instrument Division of Robertshaw Controls Company, was judged to be the best treasurer. Insuror at Confab Richard K. Jewel an assistant manager at the Los Angeles Downtown brokerage office of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, recently attended a four-day conference sponsored by the company at Shawnee-on-the Delaware, Pennsylvania. Jewel makes him home at 2641 Palais Road, Anaheim. More than 8000 acres of land have been reclaimed by North Korean refugees CARE helped re- Robert Raisig, Jr., 2752 Silverwood Drive, Rossmoor, was named Treasurer of the Year by the Orange County Chapter of National Association of Accountants. Raisig, who is treasurer of the Junior Achievement company, Fryco, counselled by the Aeronautical and Instrument Division of Robertshaw Controls Company, was judged to be the best treasurer in Orange County. His performance as treasurer was evaluated monthly during the JA school year. The award was based on the total monthly accrued points as a result of audits by the NAA. This is the second year that Raisig has been awarded this honor. In addition, Raisig was awarded a $400 cash scholarship by Junior Achievement. 3½% BANK SAVINGS INTEREST 4.8% FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS DIVIDENDS THE DIFFERENCE ISN’T PEANUTS It’s extra money in your pocket! Don’t let that seemingly small difference fool you. It’s a big difference. 4.8% is over 37% greater than 3½%. A regular bank savings account earning $100 a year in interest, could just as easily earn First Federal Savings dividends of $137.00. And First Federal’s record of dividend payments has been perfect since 1925. What’s “peanuts” about that? THE DIFFERENCE ISN’T PEANUTS It’s extra money in your pocket! Don’t let that seemingly small difference fool you. It’s a big difference. 4.8% is over 37% greater than 3½%. A regular bank savings account earning $100 a year in interest, could just as easily earn First Federal Savings dividends of $137.00. And First Federal’s record of dividend payments has been perfect since 1925. What’s “peanuts” about that? There’s more to savings than dividends, though. There’s safety, too. At First Federal all your funds are protected by assets over $140,-000,000. Accounts are insured by a permanent agency of the U.S. Government—the Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation. So, start earning 4.8%! Open (or add to) your First Federal account today at one of our four convenient offices. Or, save by mail; we pay the postage both ways. Funds received or postmarked by the tenth of any month earn from the first of the month. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF ALHAMBRA A. G. KRUSE, PRESIDENT Assets over $140,000,000 Since 1925...Growing under Same, Sound Management Policies 4 CONVENIENT OFFICES Alhambra (Head Office) Garfield & Bay State Streets Opposite New Civic Center AT 9-4401 • CU 3-6511 GI 3-3173 • JE 4-5645 Costa Mesa 2300 Harbor Boulevard East Mall of the Harbor Shopping Center KI 9-3328 Anaheim 529 So. State College Blvd. (Placentia St.) 1 block south of East Anaheim Center PR 6-5700 West Covina 1400 West Service Avenue Opposite Court House in the Civic Center YO 2-3441