anaheim-gazette 1963-09-26

The ANAHEIM GAZETTE Opinions VIRGIL PINKLEY, Editor and Publisher The Anaheim Gazette Thursday, September 26, 1968 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA ON GOP BOARD — Colin W. Graves has been elected to the Board of Governors of Republican Associates of Orange County. The recently activate organization will hold its second full membership Juncheon at the Balboa Bay Club on Friday, when Dr. Walter Judd will be featured speaker. For No Ree Won't Several days ago an editor telephoned me about business matter and at the ion of the call said: "I hear from our c dents in Washington th e dent Kennedy is having deal of trouble with his ail He is in considerable pain the time. It is even state may not seek re-election do you think?" Replying as honestly as I said: "He undoubtedly more pain from his back is most unfortunate. Pe I feel he would want, work hard for re-election he were flat on his back wheel chair." Power such as the Pres the United States has and is heady stuff indeed. The specially true of a young m the ambition, drive and nation of the Chief Executive John F. Kennedy worked for nearly two years to Democratic vice president at Chicago in 1958 this failed because the politicians got together and ed out a back room d Adlai Stevenson and t Ester Kefauver Kenned ON GOP BOARD — Colin W. Graves has been elected to the Board of Governors of Republican Associates of Orange County. The recently activate organization will hold its second full membership Juncheon at the Balboa Bay Club on Friday, when Dr. Walter Judd will be featured speaker. Majority Here Favor Kennedy Tax Proposals Two-thirds of the registered voters in Orange County's 34th Congressional District favor President John F. Kennedy's proposed cuts in the Federal income tax, a poll conducted by Congressman Richard T. Hanna revealed. Those who responded to the poll gave overwhelming support to a tax cut (66.6 percent) the United Nations, (65.1 percent), the Peace Corp (71 percent), the Alliance for Progress (59.9 percent) and the proposed Youth Conservation Corps (59.9 percent), but President Kennedy's overall program received only a slim margin of favorable approval. In response to the question "In general, do you believe Congress should support or oppose President Kennedy's programs?" 39.9 per cent said they thought Congress should support the President's programs, 37.8 per cent were opposed and 20.3 per cent expressed no opinion. 20 Per Cent Response Congressman Hanna, in announcing the results of the poll, revealed that he had mailed 98,000 questionaires to his constituents. Of these, 16,152, or 20.1 per cent were filled out and returned, while another 18 per cent were returned as undeliverable due to families having moved, misaddressing or other reasons. "Of those who returned the questionnaire," Hanna said, "36.9 identified themselves as being Democrats, 43.4 per cent Republicans." Biggest opposition was expressed to admission of Communist China to the United Nations. Some 88.3 per cent were opposed to the admission of Red China, while only 2.1 per cent expressed themselves as being in favor. Their Economy Strong opposition also was recorded against extending federal aid to private and parochial schools (69.1 per cent opposed) and Federal Assistance for an expanded program to build public and private fallout shelters (61 per cent). John F. Kennedy worked for nearly two years to Democratic vice president at Chicago in 1982; this failed because the politicians got together and ed out a back room door Adlai Stevenson and the Estes Kefauver, Kennedy immediately to work for Presidential nod. He large, rich and hard working hit the political trail sections of the country. Ducted one of the most campaigns ever engineered country. His leading rivals were Senators Huhn Johnson and Symington. Slim Chance At the outset few persons Kennedy much chance again shoo-in GOP nominee, Rick Nixon. What happened next four months is history on made one mistake another. Kennedy committee bobbles, proved himself p the smoothest politician FDR, and in the famous bates he delivered one punch after another Nixon. There have been few days entering the White House JFK hasn't thought about more certain his nomination re-election. He will continue this until November 1964. President Kennedy plays He says there is much more to be done and election is essential. He in his own destiny and the of his decisions. He feels handle Nikita Khrushchk Gaulle, Diem, Mao or an on the international stage. Package Evident Already the outlines of aeral package he will offer is quite evident. In international affairs say that the Test Ban had led the likelihood of wor nouncing the results of the poll, revealed that he had mailed 98,000 questionaires to his constituents. Of these, 16,152, or 20.1 per cent were filled out and returned, while another 18 per cent were returned as undeliverable due to families having moved, misadressing or other reasons. "Of those who returned the questionnaire," Hanna said, "36.9 identified themselves as being Democrats, 43.4 per cent Republicans and 19.7 per cent as Independents. "The response was tremendous for a poll of this type," Hanna added, "and I want to particularly thank those several persons who understood that the cost of the printing of these questionnaires was paid by me and not the taxpayers, and who as a consequence, mailed in small checks to help defray the costs." Cost $2400 Hanna said the printing costs for the questionnaire and the various newsletters and other reports sent to the people of his district this year, would approximate $2400. President Kennedy's controver- TEE SHIRTS SMALL .35 MEDIUM .50 LARGE .75 LAURY KNITTING MILLS 800 E. Broadway VALUABLE COUPON CAR WASH NOW ONLY 79¢ WITH THIS COUPON ONLY! "A SEPTEMBER SPECIAL" COUPON GOOD EVERY DAY UNTIL SEPT 30th LINCOLN & STATE COLLEGE BLVD For Your Information By Virgil Pinkley Editor and Publisher No Reason President Kennedy Won’t Seek Re-Election in 1964 Several days ago an Arizona editor telephoned me about a business matter and at the conclusion of the call said: "I hear from our correspondents in Washington that President Kennedy is having a great deal of trouble with hisailing back. He is in considerable pain much of the time. It is even stated that he may not seek re-election. What do you think?" Replying as honestly as I can, said: "He undoubtedly is having more pain from his back. This is most unfortunate. Personally, feel he would want, seek and work hard for re-election even if we were flat on his back or in a wheel chair." Power such as the President of the United States has and wields is heady stuff indeed. This is especially true of a young man with the ambition, drive and determination of the Chief Executive. John F. Kennedy worked hard for nearly two years to win the Democratic vice presidential nomination at Chicago in 1956. When this failed because the big city politicians got together and worked out a back room deal with Adlai Stevenson and the late Eisenhower Kefauver, Kennedy started and especially an atomic war. He will claim that he handled the Cuban crisis he inherited brilliantly and that he forced the Soviets to back down. Mistakes and setbacks in Laos, Vietnam, Latin America and elsewhere will be played down and glossed over. The GOP nominee probably will not attack him vigorously and intelligently on such issues. They seldom do. The President will say he insisted on personal income taxes being cut 9 billion dollars and corporation taxes 2 billions more. He will say there are more people employed in America today than ever, that the national gross income is up substantially and that living standards are higher than ever. Rights Program The President’s civil rights program will be championed constantly. He will undoubtedly say legislation adopted is largely due his efforts and that only his re-election and that of the Democratic party will insure a full and proper development of such legislation. Between now and election day payment. They feel that these groups and individuals, plus the faithful and regular Democratic voters, will give him considerably more popular and electoral votes than he requires for victory. Peace & Prosperity The Democratic platform next summer will feature peace and prosperity. Appeals will be made to the pocket book through tax reductions and to Negroes and minority groups through civil rights legislation. Charges will be made that Republicans blocked much needed legislation, that Republican Congressmen and political candidates are reactionaries and that they would deny much social legislation and help to workers and so-called “little people.” Little or no comment will be made about the times or numbers when Democratic Congressmen voted against the Administration or refused to go along with White House desires or demands. The Democratic leaders feel they have another strong ace to help them win the game. They believe with considerable justification that the Republicans will be badly split among themselves and that they will destroy or injure some 400 acres. Engle’s Memoir The grave for Engle reminds voters of a simple involving former Riverside and Inland formia lawmaker sis in Washington at Bethesda Navally incapable of planning. Engle’s illn for his family and formia. As a Co recently as Sem worked with de on behalf of the His work on Cap out the flambour some of his po has been pursued fectiveness and ance. Fortunately gle’s illness is thoroughly as Although official ing the Senator py, enough info leased through close friends for to realize the se Perhaps the lesson from the perhaps the state Senator’s positior than that of a cover-up attempt possible. John F. Kennedy worked hard for nearly two years to win the Democratic vice presidential nomination at Chicago in 1956. When this failed because the big city politicians got together and worked out a back room deal with Dudai Stevenson and the late Estes Kefauver, Kennedy started immediately to work for the 1960 presidential nod. He and his large, rich and hard working family hit the political trails to all sections of the country. They conducted one of the most intensive campaigns ever engineered in this country. His leading Democratic rivals were Senators Humphrey, Johnson and Symington. Slim Chance At the outset few persons gave Kennedy much chance against the noo-in GOP nominee, Richard M. Nixon. What happened during the next four months is history. Nixon made one mistake after another. Kennedy committed few bobbles, proved himself probably the smoothest politician since JDR, and in the famous TV debates he delivered one knockout punch after another against Nixon. There have been few days since entering the White House that JFK hasn't thought about 1964 and kept his eyes on the Democratic nomination. He has tried to squeeze the maximum advantage from every situation to make more certain his nomination and re-election. He will continue to do this until November 1964. President Kennedy plays to win. He says there is much, much more to be done and that re-election is essential. He believes in his own destiny and the wisdom of his decisions. He feels he can handle Nikita Khrushchev, Devaulle, Diem, Mao or any others in the international stage. Package Evident Already the outlines of the general package he will offer voters is quite evident. In international affairs he will say that the Test Ban has lessened the likelihood of world war. Rights Program The President's civil rights program will be championed constantly. He will undoubtedly say that legislation adopted is largely due his efforts and that only his re-election and that of the Democratic party will insure a full and proper development of such legislation. Between now and election day he probably will strive for legislation to help labor, farmers, senior citizens, and students or educational institutions. There will be at least a little for nearly everybody. JFK and his closest advisors and union leaders, people living in the big industrial cities and states where most of the electoral votes are, to Negroes, so-called minority groups, retired and semi-retired individuals, members of his own religious faith, farmers and rural workers and the big group of Americans who recieve social benefits in a variety of ways such as unemployment. The Democratic leaders feel they have another strong ace to help them win the game. They believe with considerable justification that the Republicans will be badly split among themselves and that they will destroy or injure heavily any likely GOP nominee between now and next summer. They are counting heavily on this development, especially when Senator Barry Goldwater or Governor Nelson Rockefeller are concerned. In turn they feel that Governors Scranton and Romney do not have sufficient national stature or public exposure and followings to cope with the obvious Kennedy assets. So the great game of politics grinds on daily. Coming weeks and months will reflect much of the strengths and weaknesses of the two parties and their leading candidates. County S Whether some 400 acres to Placentia or Yorba be the decision of Oran Superior Court after goes to trial Oct. 2. Recently Placentia o nexation of the area proval of residents though the area was a of Yorba Linda. Contesting the legal annexation is Yorba L District which filed a ranto" suit against Tuesday. Water officials are continue service to 'COOKOUT' An old fashioned "cookout" will highlight the September meeting tonight of Orange County Legal Secretaries to be held at the beach home of Mrs. Thelma Dalby at 325 Golden Rod in Corona Del Mar. WASH ONLY WITH THIS COUPON ONLY! R SPECIAL" DAY UNTIL SEPT 30th COLLEGE BLVD. The day may come when you'll want to sell your home. That's when you'll find yourself selling your community in an effort to get the best price for your home. 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The parallel is striking: a California lawmaker stricken with paralysis in Washington, treated in secrecy at Bethesda Naval Hospital, and clearly incapable of seeking reelection as planned. Engle's illness is a tragedy, both for his family and for the state of California. As a Congressman and more recently as Senator, Clair Engle has worked with determination and vigor on behalf of the people he represents. His work on Capitol Hill has been without the flamboyance exhibited by some of his political colleagues, but has been pursued with considerable effectiveness and generally good balance. Fortunately the handling of Engle's illness is not being botched as thoroughly as the Saund case was. Although official statements concerning the Senator's condition are skimpy, enough information has been released through unofficial sources and close friends for the California voters to realize the severity of his illness. Perhaps the Democrats learned a lesson from the Saund episode. Or perhaps the statewide scope of the Senator's position is so much greater than that of a Congressman that a cover-up attempt is seen to be impossible. Saund had the audacity to seek reelection from behind the locked doors of his hospital room. Every device possible was used by his family and office to hide the facts concerning his paralysis. The Democratic party went along with this deception, so that Saund appeared on the November ballot as the party's official candidate. He was defeated. Today D. S. Saund continues to be a partially paralyzed invalid living quietly in private. It would have been impossible for him to serve actively in case he had been reelected. Democratic leaders are being much more realistic about Engle's unfortunate illness. There is extensive discussion of his possible resignation and the appointment of another man — a Democrat, naturally, since Governor Brown would make the appointment. There is no pretense about the Senator being able to seek reelection, or to continue long in office. It is sad, indeed, to see a man as young and vigorous as Clair Engle stricken so perilously. His recovery and return to active work on the Senate floor would represent a splendid tribute to medical skill, and to his own recuperative powers. Since the information at hand indicates that this development is unlikely, however, his resignation soon may become a necessity. California cannot go indefinitely with only one of her two Senators actively at his post. County Sets Hearing on Land Feud Whether some 400 acres belongs Placentia is serviced by Southern ice because of about $1.9 million County Sets Hearing on Land Feud Whether some 400 acres belongs to Placentia or Yorba Linda will be the decision of Orange County Superior Court after the issue goes to trial Oct. 2. Recently Placentia claimed annexation of the area upon approval of residents, 63-3 even though the area was already part of Yorba Linda. Contesting the legality of the annexation is Yorba Linda Water District which filed a "quo warranto" suit against Placentia, Tuesday. Water officials are seeking to continue service to the area. Placentia is serviced by Southern California Co. under franchise. The water district claims a second annexation is illegal because it forms "an irregular and illogical projection not susceptible to annexation." Water district manager Leonard Dueker said residents in the area would pay double for water service because of about $1.9 million floated in bonds when the area was still a part of the district. Yorba Linda faced with humorous annexation attempts on incorporated or adjacent properties is thought to be resisting loss of the territory through the suits. Actually two other parties have joined the water district in filing suit. 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