anaheim-gazette 1964-02-19

Junior College Voters in three North Orange County school districts go to the polls Tuesday to decide whether or not to form a new junior college district — the sole purpose of which will be to merge with the existing, overcrowded Fullerton Junior College District. To vote for creation of the district the voters must also approve a bond issue sufficient to help match the present investment of Fullerton taxpayers in their district. They will also have the opportunity to elect five trustees to guide the district into the merger. The governing boards of the local school districts and Fullerton are all committed to the plan. The districts involved are Anaheim, Placentia and Brea-Olinda High School Districts. Together, these districts have contributed $3 million dollars in recent years as in seat taxes for their students attending Fullerton Junior College, the $9 million bond issue and this $3 million approximates the Fullerton district's present investment in plant and will provide funds to build the additional structures the combined district will need. Trustee candidates on the ballot are: RALPH W. BEATTY, 15122 Anaheim Rd., Age: 52. Family: Wife, 3 children. Occupation: Concrete Dispatcher. Born in California; Orange County 45 years. 9 years on Placentia School District Board. 2 years Orange County School Board Association and 2 years Committee for the North Orange County Junior College. Organizations: Placentia Lions Club; Native Sons Mother Colony Parlor, Anaheim. Member of Calvary Church, Placentia. DR. RUSSELL V. BENSON, 11841 Montecito Rd., Los Alamitos. Age: 35. Family: Wife. Occupation: Mathematics Professor at Long Beach State College. Born in Brooklyn, New York. 11 years in California; 6½ years in Orange County. Education: Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Cornell University. A.M., Ph.D., Math, University of Southern California. California General Secondary and Junior College Teaching Credentials. Experience: Seven years teaching experience in Junior College, Mathematics, and Engineering; U. S. Army; all taught at University of Southern California, Los Angeles City College, Long Beach City College. ROBERT A. BERNARD, 113 Pemberton Rd., Los Alamitos. Family: Wife, two children. Occupation: Hughes Aircraft Co., Fullerton. Resident of California 16 years; 9 years in Orange County. Organizations: Ro moor Civic League; Rossmo Parents for Better Education; Hughes Fullerton Management Club; Orange County Chapter of the Systems & Procedures Association. Experience: Over twenty year diversified experience in business and industry. Attended University of California. TILLMAN L. BROWN, 2 Coronet, Age: 43. Family Wife Occupation: Engineer, Marketing Manager. Born Galveston, Texas. Resident California for 12 years; 7 years in Orange County. Organizations: Toastmasters and Travel Relations Association. Experience: Two years in finance and business planning with Hughes Aircraft Company. Two years Junior Achievement Sales COMMUNITY NEWS FOR YOUR OWN COMMUNITY City Charter Hearing Set For Tonight Anaheim residents have their chance tonight to speak up as the city council holds a public hearing on a proposed charter for the city. At least one voice of opposition is expected to be heard at the meeting, which opens at 7:30 p.m. in city council chambers. The opponent will be Joshua White, who served on the citizens' charter committee which drafted the charter and who has prepared a minority report criticizing the committee's recommendations. Several key changes are envisaged in the charter for Anaheim city government which now operates under general law, bound by all the rules and regulations the state has devised for cities without charters the councilmen will deliberate on the draft as finally presented. Then they may or may not order its adoption be put on the ballot in the June primary. The final decision will rest with the voters. COUNCIL VOTING UPS PAYMENTS FOR EXPENSES Anabeim city council voted unanimously at Tuesday afternoon's meeting establish a flat-rate expense allowance for themselves instead of the present procedure of itemizing each penditure. The amount would be per regular meeting councilmen and $50 for mayor. Councilmen now receive a $50 monthly salary with the mayor, receiving $100, and this would not affected by the change. Directory Ruling Deadline Sought A decision has been asked by April 25 on Pacific Telephone Co.'s application to split the Orange County phone book into five volumes. The Public Utilities Commission hearing closed Thursday in Santa Ana. Pacific Telephone directory increases of up to $80 per co. The split would bring in additional revenue of about 1000, company officials mated. Despite Orange County's us as a metropolitan area, er said, studies show Several key changes are envisaged in the charter for Anaheim city government which now operates under general law, bound by all the rules and regulations the state has devised for cities without charters of their own. Included in these changes are: Bring city government more closely under city council control by changing the city clerk and city treasurer positions from elective to appointive and elimination of the library board's administrative powers. Reduction in the membership of the planning commission from nine to seven. A year's study by a 30-man special citizens' committee went into developing the charter draft now under council consideration. Only two of the members — White and Dr. Stewart Briggs voted against the majority's report. Mayor Rex Coons has announced he is prepared for a second hearing if need be, even a third, to give the community a maximum chance to be heard. Once the hearing is closed, Orange State Gets Award The United States Department of Defense has awarded Orange State College a Certificate of Commendation for the part played by the college in the national defense program. This announcement was made by College President William B. Langsdorf. A decision has been asked by April 25 on Pacific Telephone Co.'s application to split the Orange County phone book into five volumes. The Public Utilities Commission hearing closed Thursday in Santa Ana. Pacific Telephone directory supervisor Earl S. Ricker said he'd prefer a decision by April 1, but the 25th would enable the company to publish localized directories by November. In the face of a flurry of protests to the proposal before PUC Examiner Leonard S. Patterson, Ricker said the phone company is the first to admit it "can't please everybody." But Orange County Yellow Page advertisers presently are getting a free ride of about 300,000 circulation, Ricker claimed. Most protests had centered around advertising rate increases of up to 380 per cent. Chamber Plans Get Acquainted The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce general membership meeting will be a get-acquainted dinner at the Anaheim Bowl, 1825 W. Lincoln, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The program will be "What is Your Stake in Your Community?" and "What About Its Economic Development Present and Future?" Jack McElyea, president of Economics Research Associates will be the speaker. Professional entertainment in the Chariot Room will be provided. Reservations are necessary and may be made by calling the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce. Spouse and guests invited. Three Hurt In Flaming 2-Car Crash An Anaheim driver and of his passengers were in Sunday night in a crash left a 200-foot trail of bus gasoline on Batavia Street. According to California way Patrol reports, Gary Jones, 43, of 327 W. Brenn Ave., was driving north of tavia about 800 feet now Fletcher Street, when he was struck by an auto by George T. Henfley, 21, S. East St., Anaheim. Both vehicles sustained severe damages, but Henfley nose was the only injury required hospitalization. Henfley was taken to O County Hospital where he was treated and be there home. His two passengersert Skow and Carroll Chad refused treatment for bruises. REPUBLIC LIBRARY Gege District Election Gege, Mathematics, and Engineering; U. S. Army; also at University of Southern Bermia, Los Angeles City ColLong Beach City College. BERT A. BERNARD, 11352 Berton Rd., Los Alamitos. City: Wife, two children. Oction: Hughes Aircraft Co., Berton. Resident of California years; 9 years in Orange County. Organizations: Rossmoor Stores for Better Education; Mes Fullerton Management Orange County Chapter of Systems & Procedures Assolation. Experience: Over year diversified experiin business and industry. Added University of CaliforMAN L. BROWN, 2258 met, Age: 43. Family: Occupation: Engineering Setting Manager. Born in Weston, Texas. Resident of Orange for 12 years; 7 years Orange County. Organization: Toastmasters and Trade ations Association. Experience: Two years in finance and business planning with Hughes Craft Company. Two years as Achievement Sales Ad- visor. Member of Board of Trustes of Church of Religious Science, Santa Ana. STELLA A. CHAVOS (MRS. JAMES F.), 1903 Embassy St. Family: Husband and two childen. Occupation: Housewife, Born in Akron, Ohio. Resident of California 17 years; Orange County 9 years. Organizations: Iota Sigma Pi (Chemistry Honorary), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Sigma, Women's Division of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Park Civic Association and American Chemistry Socioety. Experience: Taught Chemistry, Algebra, in high school; Chemistry and Calculus in junor college. Chemist for Atomic Energy Commission. Served on educational committee of American Chemistry Society. Education: B.S., University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. M.S., University of North Carolina. Worked toward Doctorate in Biochemistry. GLEN HASTINGS, Brea. Age: 34. Family: Wife and four childen. Occupation: Teacher and Football Coach. Born in Long Beach. Resident of Orange County 8 years. Organizations: California Teachers Association, Southern California Football Coaches' Association, Masons Citrol Lodge, Brea. Member of Brea Congregational Church. Experience: Knowledge of school operation from teaching experience and interest as parent and teacher. JAMES M. HAY, 2747 W. Bridgeport Avenue. Occupation: Salesman for Manufacturer of Roofing and Building Materials. Family: Wife and 3 children. Born in Canada. Resident of California and Orange County 7½ years. Organizations: Responsibility in Education, Inc. 和 Roofing Contractors' Association. Member of Garden Grove Community Church. Experience: Interest in school board activities at various levels, P.T.A. Executive Boards, civic and church affairs and a twelve year background in building trades, materials and procedures. MELVIN D. HILGENFELD, 804 W. Broadway. Age: 54. Family: Wife and 2 daughters. Occupation: Co-partner, Hilgenfeld Mortuary and President of the California College of Mortuary Science. Born in Illinois, Resi- dent of California 53 years; Orange County 42 years. RAY B. HOLMAN, Bunker Hill Dr., Los Alamitos. Age: 45. Family: Wife and children. Occupation: Labnician, Texaco Oil Companier 18 years. Born in Kansas. Missouri. Resident of Califofor 23 years; Orange Counyears. Organizations: Losmitos Elementary and West High School Parent Teachassociations; Oil Workers' ion. Member of Los Alamis Community Congregational Church. Experience: Veeof World War II Marine C Chairman of Medical Coetee Texaco Unit. JESSIE E. ISBELL (M. 2362 South Rose Dr., Brea. 73. Family: Son and daunand three grandchildren. pation: Retired teacher. in Illinois. Resident of Cocania 54 years and in OuCounty 42 years. TOM L. HOAG, 817 W. more. Age: 46. Family: and two sons. Occupation: Repairman — Pacific TeleCompany. Born in Orange ity and resided here all h Organizations: American gion and Masonic Lodge. Commander of Anaheim Pa Anaheim Gazette FINISHED SINCE 1870 · HOME CITY PAPER OF FABULOUS DISNEY 78 25¢ Per Month Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1964 18 Pages Pho Council Vote Us Payment For Expenses Anaheim city councilmen voted unanimously at Tuesday afternoon's meeting to establish a flat-rate expense allowance for themselves, instead of the present procedure of itemizing each expenditure. The amount would be $25 per regular meeting for councilmen and $50 for the mayor. Councilmen now receive a $50 monthly salary with the mayor receiving $100, and this would not be affected by the change. Ruling Sought Magnolia Phoni Hinted Illegal by Despite Orange County's statistic as a metropolitan area, Rick said, studies show phone Sought leases of up to 380 per cent. The split would bring in additional revenue of about $40., company officials estimated. Despite Orange County's statas a metropolitan area, Ricksaid, studies show phone users maintain local calling bits. And Richard D. Odgers, company attorney, said the present 2,134-page directory is fulfilling requirements for a rest-rate directory service. Three Hurt In Flaming -Car Crash An Anaheim driver and two his passengers were injured Sunday night in a crash which it a 200-foot trail of burning gasoline on Batavia Street. According to California Highway Patrol reports, Garth B. Jones, 43, of 327 W. Brentwood Ave., was driving north on Batavia about 800 feet north of Dether Street, when his car was struck by an auto driven by George T. Henfley, 21, of 507 East St., Anaheim. Both vehicles sustained extensive damages, but Henfley's cut nose was the only injury which required hospitalization. Henfley was taken to Orange county Hospital where his cut was treated and he then went home. His two passengers, Robert Skow and Carroll Chambers refused treatment for their bruises. STATION POSSIBLE Educational TV Due For Study in County A meeting to discuss procurement of an educational television channel for Orange County is scheduled next Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Community Center Clubhouse Lounge, 1104 W. Eighth St., Santa Ana. County Schools Supt. Frank A. Grunenfelder said he had been in contact for several years with the Federal Communication Commission and National Association of Educational Broadcasters in an attempt to get a channel allocation here. Grunenfelder ran into difficulties when he announced that Rep. Richard Hanna (D Anaheim) had indicated a willingness to assist and had been invited to the meeting. Republican congressional candidate Robert Geier charged Grunenfelder was "using his public office in promoting the political fortunes of the Democrat congressman." Grunenfelder later explained, however, that he had assumed Republican Congressman James B. Utt of Tustin would be in Washington next week and that he had not implied support of Hanna by inviting the congressman to the meeting. New Move Set Toward Unification The long-dormant province developing a unification Anaheim area schools revived with the call unification meeting for 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Ana School District board 1405 French St. Meeting there will augmented county school District Organize the Anaheim Area. The consists of a committee ed by the county school and all trustees of the districts, each district one vote on matters be committee. The school districts are Anaheim Union High and City Elementary, Cypress, Los Alamito nolia and Savanna. Section Tuesday Count of California 53 years and Orange County 42 years. RAY B. HOLMAN, 11051 Baker Hill Dr., Los Alamitos, Age: 45. Family: Wife and 4 Children. Occupation: Lab technician, Texaco Oil Company — years. Born in Kansas City, Missouri. Resident of California 23 years; Orange County 15 years. Organizations: Los Alamitos Elementary and Western High School Parent Teachers' Associations; Oil Workers Un员. Member of Los Alamitos Community Congregation-Church. Experience: Veteran of World War II Marine Corps, Chairman of Medical Commitment Texas Unit. JESSIE E. ISBELL (MRS.), 822 South Rose Dr., Brea. Age: 6. Family: Son and daughter and three grandchildren. Occution: Retired teacher. Born Illinois. Resident of California 54 years and in Orange County 42 years. TOM L. HOAG, 817 W. Sycacore. Age: 46. Family: Wife and two sons. Occupation: PBX Repairman — Pacific Telephone Company. Born in Orange Country and resided here all his life organizations: American Leson and Masonic Lodge. Past Commander of Anaheim Post 72. Other pertinent information: Vital concern for educational opportunity for youth. Personal concern — both sons in junior college. RAYMOND A. HULL, JR., 115 Orchid Dr., Placentia. Age: 47. Family: Wife and children. Occupation: Design Supervisor — Refinery Process Piping Design. Born in Missouri. Resident of California 16 years and Orange County 15 years. Organizations: California Republican Assembly and Placentia C.R.A.; Board of Elders, General Superintendent of Bible School Calvary Church. ROYAL C. MARTEN, 811 South Western. Age: 53. Family: Wife and 4 sons. Occupation: College instructor. Born in Ohio. Resident of California 39 years and Orange County 27 years. Organizations: Anaheim Toastmasters Club No. 2, Stanton Lions Club, Phi Delta Kappa. RICHARD D. NOBLE, 3131 Bostonian Dr., Los Alamitos. Age: 46. Family: Wife and two daughters. Occupation: Admissions Officer at Los Angeles Harbor College. Born in Arkansas. Resided in California 45 years and in Orange County 6½ years. Organizations: Community Congregational Church of Los Alamitos. EARL R. PETERSON, 2425 West Ramm Dr., Age: 55. Family: Wife and three children. Occupation: Theatre manager. Born in Iowa. Resident of California 38 years and Orange County 14 years. VERNON J. REESE, 2435 Orange Ave. Age: 46. Family: Wife and 5 children. Occupation: Private Police Officer; Born in Germany. Resident of California 13 years; Orange County 7 years. Organizations: Little League, Boy Scouts of America; Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Experience: Worked with public and knows the need for junior colleges. PASQUALE P. SCALERA, 869 Wayside St. Age: 35. Family: Wife and 4 children. Occupation: Pharmacist. Born in New York. Resided in California 7 years and in Orange County 4 years. Organizations: Orange County Pharmaceutical Association. Experience: B.S. in Pharmacy and graduate work toward Master's in Business Administration; therefore, should know the need for a good junior college to stimulate the graduates to further their education. (Continued on Page 2) WHEN YOU LOOK INSIDE EDITORIALS, FEATURES Page 4 WOMEN'S NEWS Pages 6 Technics Program al by Holden Bar to Payments Invoked Too Late Taxpayers' money spent on Magnolia School District's controversial all-phonics reading program may have been spent illegally, but it has already been spent. The total amount $10,117. County Counsel George Holden has ruled that the district's action in adopting the American Institute of Reading program "may have been" in violation of the state education code's requirement that either the state or county school board approve such material. Assistant County Auditor Blaine Wallace today said that if bills for this material were to in the proceedings came when the board voted to deny the principals request to attend a professional meeting in San Francisco at district expense. Allen suggested that since the principals resigned it would not serve the district's interest to send them to a professional convention. Board Clerk Harry Milligan, up for recall along with Allen and Dr. Charles Downs, agreed. But, Milligan added, the board should send Principal Robert Read to the convention, since his resignation was not motivated by protest against the County Counsel George Holden has ruled that the district's action in adopting the American Institute of Reading program "may have been" in violation of the state education code's requirement that either the state or county school board approve such material. Assistant County Auditor Blaine Wallace today said that if bills for this material were to come up for payment now they would not be paid until Holden modified his opinion. The $230 printing bill for Magnolia Supt. Charles Wilson's Christmas message, which Holden ruled illegal for violating church-state separation, has not been paid and will not be paid out of taxpayers funds, Wallace added. However, the larger amount, in three warrants issued by the district in October and November of last year, was not questioned at the time, and was paid in a routine manner. No further purchases of A.I.R. materials are planned by the district. At the same time, Board President James A. Allen stands firm on his position that the county counsel was in error in holding the board may have been out of line in adopting the program. Allen claims he is backed up in this position by qualified opinion, but he refused Tuesday night to give the opinion's source. "I can assure you that this matter is far from settled," was Allen's comment. He explained that he had "outside opinion from qualified sources" that County counsel George Holden's opinion was "erroneous" Allen's refusal to reveal the source of his advice came after the quietest Magnolia meeting in months. The only break principals resigned it would not serve the district's interest to send them to a professional convention. Board Clerk Harry Milligan, up for recall along with Allen and Dr. Charles Downs, agreed. But, Milligan added, the board should send Principal Robert Read to the convention, since his resignation was not motivated by protest against the board and Supt. Charles Wilson, but by desire to get a better position. "I thought we were trying to save the district money," replied Trustee Alice Hollenbeck, "not to punish the principals." The board ended up voting 4-1 to send two administrators not involved in the resignations to the meeting. Dr. Downs voted against sending anybody to the meeting, since the sponsoring association has voted not to advise its members to seek employment in the district. Meanwhile, as backers of the board were mobilizing their defense, the recall committee has announced its first list of possible candidates to run against Allen, Milligan and Dr. Downs. Persons nominated, none of whom has been contacted, are Tom Keefe Jr., Doug Leavenworth, Dr. George Johnson, Dr. Joe Gleason, Ann Husmann, Robert Kuehn, Florence Brooks, Carl Kiefer, Dorothy Spencer, Gloria Lopez, Muriel Glassmoyer. Finley Henderson, Hal Roach, Marie Karcher, Kermit Hatfield, Joe Weiss, Dave Ward, Tom Littlejohn, Roy June, Arthur Gaynor, Cliff Lange, Harry Smith Jr., "Bud" Summers, Jim Nevison; Roy Smith, Bill Benninger; Don Oseid; Arden Showalter; Gladys Gleason; Fred Stern; Ernest L. Miller and Dick Shimeall.