anaheim-gazette 1963-10-31

NAPOLEON SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN Don’t Feel Sorry For This Minority!..... Head and Shoulders Above Crowd, Tall Ones Scorn Pompous 'Runts' By EDSEL NEWTON Editor, Gazette Many short men have inbecause of their stature nate feelings of inferiority and they make themselves obnoxious. . . The world’s worst are found among them. They throw their weight around, like Napoleon — a fellow who shouldn’t have been. . . That’s what a tall man said at an Anaheim Tall Club party, attended by a Gazeteer. The finest gentlemen, said he, are tall men — with legs long enough to reach the ground. He recalled Heavyweight Jack Dempsey's observation that he could afford to be a gentleman, that he could back up his attitude. Which no one doubted. Our local tall man was one of a flock of men and women who attended a charter meeting at the home of Betty Ames, 1405 Dogwood, on a recent night. Cautious Cautious and feeling a little out of place, the Gazeteer sat quietly in his car in the gathering dusk and watched as men and women dom two by two) and entered the home of their gracious host. “Giants are stalking the earth!” soliloquized the Gazeter. Those men and women got out of their cars and towered above them. But they didn’t ‘stalk’ toward Betty's house; they moved gracefully, with an air of quiet, refined confidence. And when the reporter saw Lynda Sprague leave her car and enter the house he became a woman follower. “I'll bet there isn't a more striking woman in this town!" the Gazetter exclaimed to himself. “Heck, she's even got me talking to myself!” Made To Feel At Home Betty said come in and began introducing the first half dozen arrivals, among them Beverly Shahan and Alton Donnelly. his age 34, his height 79 inches; her age it would be silly to ask, her height 6 feet 6 inches. Dwight Armstrong, a fireman, 6 feet 6, lowered his head to clear the overhead lamp as he advanced to shake hands. cause you're up?" he was asked. “In some ways,” he answered. “Sometimes a girl sits tall but when she rises to dance with you you'll find she's a 5-footer and you're in an awkward situation. People hang mirrors too low. Clothes and car manufacturers don't seem to consider us. We have to pay premium prices for things that fit. . ..” Makes Own Clothes "I gave up; I make my own clothes," said smartly attired Beverly. (She and Lynda started the club.) One finely - proportioned member of the group, complained of short beds and sleeping bags. But the modern king-size bed, he said, is O.K. The club was organized to solve these problems and to get tall people together so there'll be no smart-alec comment about "Mutt and Jeff" or some other trite remark. Their 5 foot 9 interviewer went away from the party without any feeling of inferiority a tall, because they all were so charming. He doesn't need elevator heels, Our local tall man was one of a flock of men and women who attended a charter meeting at the home of Betty Ames, 1405 Dogwood, on a recent night. Cautious Cautious and feeling a little out of place, the Gazeteer sat quietly in his car in the gathering dusk and watched as men and women arrived, one by one (selBetty said come in and began introducing the first half dozen arrivals, among them Beverly Shahan and Alton Donnelly, his age 34, his height 79 inches; her age it would be silly to ask, her height 6 feet 6 inches. Dwight Armstrong, a fireman, 6 feet 6, lowered his head to clear the overhead lamp as he advanced to shake hands. "Do people let you down- Trophies go to Float Winners OTHER FESTIVAL PHOTOS INSIDE PARADE AWARD WINNERS — "Chuck" Currier, Halloween Parade Marshal, hands out trophies to float winners. Grand Prize went to SQR Store, represented by Martha Schumacher, for float with sleigh and riders "To Grandmother's House We Go." Sweepstakes was awarded Fireman Bill Anson on behalf of Municipal Employees Association for "Remember When?" President's Trophy went to Pacific Telephone, represented by L. A. Kollmeyer, for Telestar float, "Golden Lines of Communication." Mayor's Award was taken by Anaheim Carpenters Local 2203, for entry depicting Lillian Russell and contemporaries and was received by Charles Oldham, at left. (Gazette Photo) KC SCHEDULES FILM SHOWING War on Morbidity A special showing of the According to Rony Valeri, Senate Race Rejected by KC SCHEDULES FILM SHOWING War on Morbidity ... A special showing of the film "Perversion for Profit" is scheduled Tuesday evening Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. through the auspices of Knights of Columbus West Anaheim Council No. 5042 at council chambers over the Bit O'Holland restaurant, Manchester south of Katella in Anaheim. Narrated by George Putnam, the film is being presented under the co-sponsorship of Tim Bernardy of Corona and the Anaheim Committee for Decent Literature. Because of the subject matter, which deals with lewd and sadistic literature now available at some newsstands in stores of the area, the audience is necessarily restricted to adults over 18. According to Rony Valeri, past Grand Knight of the West Anaheim Council, the program is open to the public with special invitations to merchants of the area, program chairmen of various organizations and parents of children new being exposed to these publications. Bernardy will deliver a short lecture and conduct a question and answer period following the picture, it was noted, and a display of different types and examples of literature now being sold on some newsstands in the area will be shown. Persons interested in having their organizations promote the sale of decent literature may have further information on the showing of this film by calling Valeri at TA 8-0454. LOOK INSIDE FOR ... • Halloween Festival Photos ... • Old Skipper Leaves Stories for Children • More About Gazette's 93rd Anniversary • U.S. Pour Millions Into Anaheim ... • Anaheim Memories ... • Highway Changes Favor Motorists... • Sports... Women's News... Senate Race Rejected by Mayor Coons Anaheim's Mayor Rector Coons this week put an apparent end to rumors that he would run for the State Senate being vacated by retiring Sen. John A. Murdy, Coons and knowledged he had been offered strong support. "The tribute is undeserved," he said. "I am a novice in State politics." As one who came from a family that mirgrated to Anaheim in a wagon train in 1869, Coons said: "My roots are deep here ... I am vitally interested in the best development of the city, in serving Anaheim to the best of my ability." League Job The Mayor explained further that he had accepted an office in the Councilmen's Division of the League of California Citizens and that committed him to seek reelection to the Anaheim Council next April. "My only ambition is to be good City Councilman," he consoled. Coons said he would even decline to run for County Supervisor "as long as the City of Anaheim is well protected at the County level." HAVE BEEN Crowd, ounts' he you're up?" he was some ways," he anded. "Sometimes a girl all but when she rises ance with you you'll she's a 5-footer and in an awkward situaPeople hang mirrors how. Clothes and car facturers don't seem consider us. We have to premium prices for that fit. . ." Makes Own Clothes gave up; I make my clothes," said smartly and Beverly. (She and la started the club.) finely - proportioned member of the group, comned of short beds and bags. But the modking-size bed, he said, K. The club was organized to these problems and tall people together so will be no smart-alcee ment about "Mutt and or some other trite ark. 5 foot 9 interviewer away from the party but any feeling of infera tall, because they were so charming. He n't need elevator heels, HERE'S HOW MOST PEOPLE MEASURE UP TO MEMBERS OF TALL CLUB Tallest of these, and all of them are single, is Alton Donnelly 6 feet 7 inches, in service station uniform). Lynda Sprague demonstrates short sightedness of broom manufacturers in not providing longer handles. Betty Ames (far left) bership in meeting o All tall pe HERE'S HOW MOST PEOPLE MEASURE UP TO MEMBERS OF TALL CLUB Tallest of these, and all of them are single, is Alton Donnelly 6 feet 7 inches, in service station uniform). Lynda Sprague demonstrates short sightedness of broom manufacturers in not providing longer handles. Betty Ames ANAHEIM Go Established in 1870 Home City Paper of Fabulou Pay your Newsboy only 25¢ Per M Volume 91—No. 64 Anaheim, California, Thursday, Oct. Mighty Urban Job Seen for Advisory Committee Reveals Res There is a definite need for a formal Urban Renewal Program in Anaheim. This need is in three areas city wide, in the center city area and in the Patt Street area." This was the summary of a report on the need for Urban Renewal in Anaheim given by Harry Horn, chairman of the UR advisory Committee to the Urban Redevelopment agency (City Councilmen) after two years of research analysis with the Agency's approval, selected and worked with Economics Research Associates on Economic Potential of the center city area." "We undertook studies on the conditions of structures, retail sales, age of buildings, assessed valuation, the amount of new investment all in the center city area," the committee head told the Agency. As a result of these studies, Horn and the committee 4. Its buildings are very 5. Many buildings are vatious and others have marginal ants. 6. Its buildings are in condition, many are unsafe, ticularly in upper floors. 7. "Investor confidence" the area is low, however in tor interest is high. 8. The potential of the There is a definite need for a formal Urban Renewal Program in Anaheim. This need is in three areas city wide, in the center city area and in the Patt Street area. This was the summary of a report on the need for Urban Renewal in Anaheim given by Harry Horn, chairman of the UR advisory Committee to the Urban Redevelopment agency (City Councilmen) after two years of research, analysis, review and study. Most of the housing in Anaheim is good — 97 per cent — but 928 dwelling units are either dilapidated or are deteriorating, mostly in the Center City area. Horn told the agency. "Seventy per cent of the housing inventory has been built since 1950 and 75 per cent of the homes are owner occupied with an average value of $17,200, according to the 1960 census of Anaheim." Field studies found two sections of the city that are blighted neighborhoods, he said. They are the Patt Street area and the area west of Atchison, south of Sycamore. This is confirmed by the census of housing. These areas have the majority of dilapidated houses in the city," Horn reported. "They have overcrowded lots and a very low level of maintenance." Other sections of the city have open land areas — narrow, deep lots which develop in low quality, high density uses, he said, while in other areas there are isolated cases of one or two run down buildings in the midst of good neighborhoods. Center City Study With the Agency's approval the group worked with appraisers on the Market Value Study 1962 by Mason and White and with the Agency's approval, selected and worked with Economics Research Associates on Economic Potential of the center city area. "We undertook studies on the conditions of structures, retail sales, age of buildings, assessed valuation, the amount of new investment all in the center city area." The committee head told the Agency. As a result of these studies, Horn and the committee reached the general conclusion that city-wide, three steps should be taken. 1. A conservation program for the entire city. The council should enforce adopt the new state housing regulations and establish a fair code enforcement program. 2. Explore the use of Urban Renewal for development of deep-lot open land areas. 3. Because of the increased work load and legal questions involved, a separate Redevelopment agency should be appointed. Patt Street In regards to the redevelopment of Patt St., and vicinity the committee felt that further study was required because of the many problems in this area. They cited nine reasons for this: 1. The relocation of residents. 2. The re-use potential of the land should be looked into and then a suitable Urban Renewal plan should be developed. But it was the Center city area that the committee felt needed an UR program the most. They cited nine reasons: 1. The area is not fulfilling its potential. 2. It has lost its position as the "shopping center" of Anaheim. 3. It is losing assessed valuation. 4. Its buildings are very large. 5. Many buildings are vacant and others have marginal zeniths. 6. Its buildings are in poor condition, many are unsafe, particularly in upper floors. "I said that if something isn't the area will be a 'slum.'" 7. "Investor confidence" the area is low, however investor interest is high. 8. The potential of the area is high according to economists. 9. Property values are prohibitive. Planned Program In conclusion Horn told UR agency that the community feels that only a well-planned program can succeed in revitalizing downtown Anaheim. He said the following facts are out: 1. The great number of residential property owners throughout the area make the project assembly of adequate highly improbable. 2. Por circulation, both internal and to and from the ways, causes congestion cannot be corrected or improved by individuals acting independently. 3. Individual actions or vestments will not create themselves, a better overall environment or favorable environment climate. The committee also recommended that Victor Gruen sociates be engaged to undertake center city planning program. A representative of citizens committee should be appointed to work them. Horn told the agency. "As the Council approved July of this year, the committee have interviewed plant consultants to undertake a later city program," Horn st (far left) is only half an inch taller than the minimum admitted to membership in the club. She stands 5 feet 10½ inches without high heels. Next meeting of group is this Saturday night at Mrs. Ames' home. 1405 Dogwood. All tall people are invited to join. (Gazette Photo) Gazette of Fabulous DISNEYLAND only 25¢ Per Month Thursday, Oct. 31, 1963 12 Pages Phone PR 2-1800 Renewal for Anaheim Results of Two-Year Study Its buildings are very old. Many buildings are vacant others have marginal tens. Its buildings are in poor dition, many are unsafe, parlarly in upper floors. They that if something isn't done area will be a "slum." "Investor confidence" in area is low, however investinterest is high. The potential of the area high according to econom- Four firms were interviewed on the basis of Experience and reputation for center city planning, written proposals and oral interviews." Poor Circulation Jay De Dapper, a committee member cited poor circulation from the freeway as a major problem but said that education of the public will be the biggest problem that the Urban Renewal program will face. would have broader powers than the city would want it to have. He compared it of an appointed bureau that gets so that you can't reach it and controls your life after starting out with hardly any powers. "As long as I'm sitting on the City Council I'm going to restist the appointing of a Urban Redevelopment Committee that has powers that can develop fo be greater than intended by the body that appoints it," he said. Its buildings are very old. Many buildings are vacant and others have marginal tenures. Its buildings are in poor condition, many are unsafe, particularly in upper floors. They find that if something isn't done area will be a "slum." "Investor confidence" in area is low, however investment interest is high. The potential of the area high according to economist property values are not prohibitive. Planned Program In conclusion Horn told the agency that the committee is that only a well planned program can succeed in revitalizing downtown Anaheim. Horn said the following facts stand: The great number of individual property owners through the area make the private embly of adequate sites highly improbable. Por circulation, both initial and to and from the freeways, causes congestion and not be corrected or improvably individuals acting independently. Individual actions or incidents will not create, by themselves, a better overall environment or favorable investment climate. The committee also recommended that Victor Gruen Associates be engaged to undertake center city planning program. A representative of the zons committee should also be appointed to work with Horn told the agency. As the Council approved in July of this year, the committee have interviewed planning consultants to undertake a cen-city program," Horn stated. "Four firms were interviewed on the basis of Experience and reputation for center city planning, written proposals and oral interviews." Poor Circulation Jay De Dapper, a committee member cited poor circulation from the freeway as a major problem but said that education of the public will be the biggest problem that the Urban Renewal program will face. Problems currently facing the city, he said, are the lack of enforcement of building codes and their inadequacy. As evidence he cited some buildings in the center section of which he said: "If a fire were to occur in some of these buildings and someone were hurt the city would be blamed for the lack of building code enforcement." Mayor Rex Coons, chairman of the Redevelopment agency said that the answer to this was two fold. First, their is a gap in our set up. Strict enforcement of a housing code that should be adopted and secondly we don't as yet have a uniform building code for everything." De Dapper charged that some of the buildings belonged "in the backwoods of Ensenada" and said "I can throw a baseball from here and find them". Community Effort "You can't wave a magic wand over everyone and do it overnight," said Coons. Its got to be a community effort between the government and the people." Agency member Jack Dutton concurred with Coon's viewpoint and added that "the city should take a "sensible stand, not a hard-headed one." Coons also bitterly attacked the idea of a separate redevelopment committee as one that would have broader powers than the city would want it to have. He compared it ot an appointed bureau that gets so that you can't reach it and controls your life after starting out with hardly any powers. "As long as I'm sitting on the City Council I'm going to resist the appointing of a Urban Redevelopment Committee that has powers that can develop to be greater than intended by the body that appoints it," he said. Members of the agency were in unanimous agreement. "Golden Triangle" Also giving a report to the Agency was Frank Hotchkiss, Director of planning for Vicor Gruen Associates. He pointed out that the area between the Santa Ana River-side and proposed Orange Freeways and has been referred to frequently as the "Golden Triangle of Orange County" due to its choice location. He added that it was in this area that re-development was needed most — but quickly added that only a few scattered sections were actually blighted." He cited that the fact that many areas require federal funds to complete a renewal project but felt that Anaheim was able to do it without the use of federal funds. "It if can be done without federal funds then it should be done without the use of federal funds, Hotchkiss said. After further discussion, the agency decided to re-study the committees report and meet again on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 10 a.m. to further consider the report with an eye to either accepting it as a whole or in part. Objectives The Urban Renewal Advisory Committee was appointed in (Continued On Page 3)