anaheim-gazette 1963-11-07

What's in store for the people of Orange County, in the next few years? The guesses and predictions have been favorable for years. The county's population has just passed the million mark, with experts predicting more than two million in 1973. It became an official federal government - designated Metropolitan Statistical Area in October. Real estate values continue to soar. The tidal wave of industry is the announcement by Goodyear Tire Rubber Co., that it will build a gigantic plant near Buena Park. Lavish apartment buildings continue to replace orange groves. Business industrial, professional, educational and political leaders will endeavor to give the picture at a conference at Disneyland Nov. 14. This will be the Fourth Annual Orange County Economic Development Conference. An attendance of 1200 is projected. Eight outstanding speakers are scheduled to address the afternoon session. Charles S. Thomas, president of The Irvine Company and former secretary of the Navy, will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers their subjects are: Carlton Green, research director, Stanford Research Institute, "Economic Statistics on Projected Growth of Orange County". Kenneth Sampson, manager, Orange County Harbor District, "Recreation and Harbors in Orange County". Dr. William Langsdorf, president, Orange State College, "Education's Role in Orange County Development." Gerald F. Blakely, Jr., president, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, of Boston, Mass., and president, Laguna Niguel Corp., "Facts Contributing to Economic Development of Orange County." Claude Edwards, president, Alpha Beta Markets, "Diversified Industries." ACROSS LINE — Anaheim city officials view a developer's precautions against erosion at hill-side site in Orange. The council is considering an ordinance regulating such construction and plans to have it ready for final consideration within two weeks. New Group Pushing For Airport in Area Spurred by an airport planner's prediction that delay might prove disastrous, a committee was formed this morning to develop campaign plans for an Orange airport. "At the rate property is going around here," said Thomas M. Sexsmith of Los Angeles-based Quinton Engineers, Ltd., "you must acquire a site now that would be free of encroachment, or lose it forever." Paramount among tentative airport sites discussed by the group at a breakfast meeting this morning was the triangulated by the Santa Ana River, Lincoln Avenue and Bataan Street. Harry Bergh Closes Long Career in Public Service Orange County Planning Director Harry E. Bergh will end 43 years of public service Dec. 31 when he retires from his post. Bergh, who had been with the county for 16 years — 11 of them Harry Bergh Closes Long Career in Public Service Orange County Planning Director Harry E. Bergh will end 43 years of public service Dec. Police Officer Wins Promotion Promotion of Jimmie Kennedy, 29, from detective to the rank of sergeant in the Anaheim Police Department was announced this week by Chief of Police Mark A. Stephenson. Kennedy in addition to his promotion was assigned to the patrol division too. He has been a member of the department since October 1958, and member of the Detective Division for three years. Other promotions announced by Stephenson was the transfer to the detective division from traffic of Officer Joseph Day; to motorcycle squad from patrol, Officer Walt Hess, and from dispatcher to accident investigation Officer James Thalman. 31 when he retires from his post. Bergh, who had been with the county for 16 years — 11 of them as planning director, will be succeeded by Forest S. Dickason, presently assistant director. Bergh, 64, said he planned to do private planning consultation following several month's vacation. The planner previously was planning director for Palm Springs and held other planning posts with Federal Housing Administration, Los Angeles County, The City of Los Angeles, and the Oregon State Highway Commission. Dickason, 36, will be acting director starting Jan. 1, 1964. He has been assistant director of county planning since October, 1957. AND IF YOU TURN THE PAGE Whetmore tells ladies to be careful. — Page 6. New try due to raise driver age. — Page 10. Former 'Oakie' registers a protest. — Page 12. Police Hunt Cat Burglar Sheriff's officers continue their investigation today of the burglaries of six Villa Park homes Monday night in which $204 was taken while the vistors slept a few feet away. Officers also are investigating the theft of two tables top ranges and an oven from unoccupied Southland apartments at 11801 Prospect Ave. The loss was estimated at $11 million by Charles Merritt, construction foreman. COUNTY FUTURE DUE FOR CONFERENCE DISCUSSION — Mortha Henderson, center, sales director for Disneyland Hotel, and co-chairman of the Host Committee for the Orange County Economic Development Conference, discusses final plans with conference co-chairmen Jack Mullan, left, and James Decker. ANAHEIM G Established in 1870 Home City Paper of Fabulou Pay your Hewsboy only 25¢ Per L ANAHEIM Established in 1870 Home City Paper of Fabulou Volume 91—No. 64 Anaheim, California, Thursday, Nov. 7 Going Up And Up, And Up... Tax Hike in City More Than Average While the tax rate on Anaheim property increased more this year than did the average rate in Orange County cities, it is still lower than most. Figures for the total basic 1963-64 tax rate in the county's 24 cities have been released by County Auditor V. E. Heim. The figures show this rate went up by just over 29½ cents for every $100 of assessed valuation in Anaheim, as compared to an average increase of 10½ cents countywide. But of Orange County's major cities, only Santa Ana has a lower rate than Anaheim's, and the county average is more than 35 cents higher. Here is the breakdown, city by city. These figures do not necessarily cover any individual homeowner's rate, but are based on each city's basic tax area. City — 1963-64 1962-63 Anaheim ... $ 8.7273 $ 8.4322 Brea ... 8.4820 8.6860 Buena Park ... 9.9845 9.9607 Costa Mesa ... 9.0475 9.0137 Cypress ... 9.7347 9.3460 Dairyland ... 9.5258 9.3945 City Water Purchase Examined Action on the sale of certain portions of the recently acquired Dykes Water System outside the city limits of Anaheim has been referred to the City Administrators for additional study. City fathers were angered at the cities of Orange and Stanton upon receipt of a letter of protest by the Stanton County Water District. The letter was in protest to the $6.50 per month meter rate now in effect for portions of Stanton and other cities now served by the City of Anaheim. City Officials in both Orange and Stanton have also voiced protests. Remedy for the situation is the purchase by the two cities of the protons of the Anaheim system now serving them, they said. It is the intention of Anaheim to get rid of portions of the system in Garden Grove, Stanton and Orange they said. Chamber Stand City Councilmen Tuesday gave tentative approval to a package of city employee benefits and work rules would cost "under $100,000." Personnel Director Roy Hein who presented the package council later told the Gazette was not yet sure exactly much the changes would cost. By the time the council looks at the package next day, Heinner will have precise figures cost, he added. The personnel director the plan includes no radical partures from present practice in city government. "It embodies in written form the merit system philosophy hiring and promoting on the city has followed for years." Heissner said, stresses the principle of equal pay for equal type employment both in city secrecy and in private industry." Empioye Speakers Bill Anson, a fireman sentencing the Municipal Empio Assn., and Alvin Coughlin agent of the Electricians U RESTUDY SET ON RENEWAL The city's plans for urban renewal will get further study Tuesday morning at 10 agency meets in the council chambers of City Hall. Rector L. Coons, agency chairman has called the meeting to give further consideration to a report submitted by the Urban renewal advisory committee. Some parcels of land are economically unfeasible for industrial development, regardless of the general plan," said Reynolds. But he added that the council has worked very hard to encourage industry for Orange and had fought to retain substantial industrial zoning. Stewart answered charges that multiple housing was creating an overload on the schools. "Double sessions are nothing new," said Stewart. "Our schools were on double sessions 10 years ago, both in elementary and high school." Zoning Battle A proposed 44-unit residential apartment development at Rio Vista St. and Colin Ave. was blocked by Rio Vista Homeowners Association before the Panning Commission. Helena J. Trapp had so much the change of zoning from R-3 along with a portion light commercial on the south side of airport envisioned, said Smith, is a 4,000-foot parcel, end to end, including 2,000 feet of runway and 1,000 feet at end for a clear zone. It would be from 500 to 600 local group agreed, how that a strip closer to feet would be more practicere. Hedrick Fraser of 411 S. Ba. was named chairman of committee formed at town meeting, which was calling City Chamber of Commerce Eino Kolemainen. Susser heads a chain of liquor stores, owns his own private business and also operates Air Transport, Inc., a helicopter flying firm. Mayor Max J. Reynolds said should ask the city council name the group the city's real airport committee, and to establish a council here are four principal methods of airport organization, which said — joint city ownership, single-city ownership, by ownership, or through airport district. VICE HUNT BURGLAR Reynolds' officers continued investigation today of the series of six Villa Park Monday night in which was taken while the vice-leapt a few feet away. Persons also are investigatethe theft of two table-ranges and an oven from popped Southland apart at 11801 Prospect Ave. was estimated at $110 Charles Merritt, construc- reman. tries' Role in Orange County". Duane Winters, immediate past chairman, Orange County Division, California League of Cities, "Creating a Favorable Business Climate Through Government". John B. Lawson, vice president and general manager, Aeronutronic Division, Philco Corporation, a Subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, Orange County." Ramo To Talk In addition to the afternoon speakers, Dr. Simon Ramo, vice chairman of the board of directors of Thompson Ramo Wooldridge, Inc., will be featured speaker of the evening. Also on the evening program is Earl D. Hilburn, deputy associate administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Washington, D.C. Sponsors The Conference is sponsored by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Orange County Associated Chambers of Commerce, the Orange County Di-vision of the League of Cities; and the 23rd District of the California Real Estate Association. Co-chairmen are Jack W. Mullan, vice president of the realtors association, and James Decker, president of the Associated Chambers. Tickets Tickets for the all day event, including dinner, are $10, and may be purchased through the Associated Chambers of Commerce Office at 2184 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, or through other chambers throughout OrOn the morning of the con-ange County. Air Tours Orange County area will be tak-ference, a helicopter tour of the tures of the County. On the day trialists with the major fea-en to further acquaint indus-following the conference, individual tours of leading Orange County plants will be available for conference attendees. A display of Orange County products, as well as an exhibit provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be another highlight of the conference. Gazette of Fabulous DISNEYLAND 25¢ Per Month Thursday, Nov. 7, 1963 12 Pages Phone PR 2-1800 Big Fringe Benefit Package OK Near For City Employes City Councilmen Tuesday night gave tentative approval to a new package of city employee fringe benefits and work rules which would cost "under $100,000." City personnel Director Roy Heissner, who presented the package to the council later told the Gazette he is not yet sure exactly how much the changes would cost. By the time the council again books at the package next Tuesday, Heissner will have more excise figures cost, he added. The personnel director said the plan includes no radical deprices from present practices in city government. "It embodies in written form the merit system philosophy of giving and promoting on merit the city has followed for many years," Heissner said. "Itresses the principle of equal pay for equal type employment both in city service and in private industry." Employee Speakers Bill Anson, a fireman representing the Municipal Employees Association, and Alvin Coughlin, an agent of the Electricians Union noted the library was a good building, architecturally and economically sound. "And well worth the minor delays in completion." Council Gives OK To City's Library The City Council Tuesday authorized notice of completion and immediate occupancy of Anaheim's new $841,930 central library. Councilmen noted the library was a good building, architecturally and economically sound. "And well worth the minor delays in completion." said, a minimum of 10 change orders were involved, resulting in $2,833 in additions, and $1,-403 in credits, for a total of only $1,430 in additions. "Anaheim's library" said Murdoch, "is everything we had planned, solidly built, functional, good in appearance, and at fair cost." Joe Jordan and Associates were the architects. If embodies in written form of the merit system philosophy of hiring and promoting on merit the city has followed for many years," Heissner said. "It presses the principle of equal pay for equal type employment both in city service and in private industry." Empioye Speakers Bill Anson, a fireman representing the Municipal Employees Association, and Alvin Coughlin, an agent of the Electricians Union which speaks for city linemen, hailed the plan. The employee representatives agreed that they would like to see things in the package which are omitted. However they did the council they felt it was still worth adoption now. Features of the plan include insurance of overtime pay at one and a-half to all city employees working over their regular work week; 40 hours for all firemen. Firemen, who seldom work part-time, will receive time and half for hours worked over six regular weekly 67½. Only exception to the overtime rule are top city employees, supervisors and professional men. The plan includes provision for these employees to receive compensatory time off The City Council Tuesday authorized notice of completion and immediate occupancy of Anaheim's new $841,930 central library. Councilmen noted the library was a good building, architecturally and economically sound, and well worth the minor delays in completion. The building was constructed from funds provided by the 1960 bond election. Ground was broken in May 1962 with completion set for July this year. A number of delays plagued the contractor, the William Greschner Co., including a 60-day painter strike. Minor Point City Manager Keith Murdoch said this delay caused no serious problems and was a small point considering the assets involved. The two-story building with full basement (constructed to add an additional floor for future expansion) covers 68,300 sq. ft., and was built for $12.32 sq. ft. Throughout construction, he said, a minimum of 10 change orders were involved, resulting in $2,833 in additions, and $1,403 in credits, for a total of only $1,430 in additions. "Anaheim's library" said Murdoch, "is everything we had planned, solidly built, functional, good in appearance, and at fair cost." Joe Jordan and Associates were the architects. Contract Goes To Autonetics A negotiated cost plus fixed fee contract in the amount of $1,498,828 has been awarded to Autonetics Division of North American Aviation by the U.S. Navy Department Bureau of Ships, Congressman Richard T. Hanna has announced. Under the contract, Hanna said Autonetics was authorized to conduct a test and study program in its plan to improve equipment performance for the operation of ships interial navigation systems. Panning Battle Rio Vista Homeowners Win Round A proposed 44-unit residential apartment development at Rio Vista St. and Lin Ave. was blocked by the Vista Homeowners Association before the Panning Comission. Selena J. Trapp had sought change of zoning from RA 3 along with a portion of commercial on the south-east corner. City officials said the denial was based on previous studies by the city of the area. These studies showed that the best type of development for the east Anaheim area was single-family residential only. If apartments were permitted in this instance a precedent would be setting the way for innumerable other requests of the same nature said the commissioners. The association called the decision a heartening victory for the homeowners as several zoning battles have been lost by the group in the past several months. Durant Designs, Fullerton, were the proposed developers.