anaheim-gazette 1964-05-13

Anaheim Library Annex 116 N. Clementine St. Anaheim, Calif. Comp. COMMUNITY NEWS FOR YOUR OWN COMMUNITY Anal ESTABLISHED SINCE Volume 9, No. 90 Anaheim, Ca NON-PROFIT CORPORATION SIGNERS — City Attorney Joe Giesler looks on as Lon Peek of Huntington Beach, on left, and Stanley Pawlowski of Anaheim sign the articles of incorporation for the non-profit corporation formed to finance the construction of the stadium for use by the Los Angeles Angels baseball club. The corporation will be known as Anaheim Stadium, Inc. Angels' Stadium Corporation Formed At Anaheim Meeting The articles of incorporation were signed by the fifteen men who will serve as directors of the nonprofit corporation to be known as "Anaheim Stadium, Inc." at a breakfast meeting yesterday. As set forth in the articles, the specific and primary purpose for which the corporation is formed is to provide financial assistance to the City of Anaheim by financing the acquisition and construction of public recreation grounds, including a coliseum or stadium for holding exhibitions, dramatic spectacles, sporting events, athletic contests, and for public meetings, conventions and public assembly purpose. More specifically and primarily the playing of baseball by the Angels baseball team of Los Angeles. The corporation directors are Rodney “Bud” Coulson, Bernard Jordan, Stanley Pawlowski, Leonard Smith, Edwin D. Ettinger, and Burr Williams all of Anaheim; Dr. Samuel Genie. Voter Registration Sets New Record Orange County voter registrations for the June 2 primary will be at an all-time high—and predominantly Republican. New Window Hours At Post Office The limited adjustments in some postal services order in Washington on March 10 by according to registration figures issued this week by County "easily reach 440,000 registered. The county, with one million residents, presently has 382,348 registered voters as compared to 319,778 at the end of December, 1963. A recent registration drive and keen interest in the upcoming primaries were credited with increasing voter registration by almost 20 per cent in the past four months. The increase prompted St. John to predict the county would was scheduled for a public voters by the November gener- New Window Hours At Post Office The limited adjustments in some postal services order in Washington on March 10 by Postmaster General John A. Gronouski to save $12.7 million began to take effect in Anaheim and other cities on May 4, according to Postmaster Marshall N. McFie. Service changes planned locally include the following: service windows at all post office will open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday, the service windows will open at 8:20 a.m. and close at 12 noon. Stamp and parcel post windows will be combined to provide essential stamp, parcel post and registry services, but money orders will not be issued on Saturdays. Stamp vending machines have been installed in the lobby of each post office for the convenience of patrons purchasing small quantities of stamps. The machines are accessible at all hours even though the windows are closed. Some changes in parcel post delivery schedules will be made to provide five-day service, but the delivery of first-class parcels, air parcels, social delivery and perishable articles will not be affected. Deliveries on rural routes, mounted routes, and mailster routes will not be changed. The Postmaster emphasized that no essential major services are affected under the new orders. There will be no change in home or business mail delivery or special delivery. Dairy Princess Escort Named Group A new publicity escort for the California Dairy Princess has been named by the American Dairy Association of California, it was announced this week. She is Samee S. Williams, a native of Tulare, now residing in Modesto. Ted Shields, association public relations director, said she would serve as public relations assistant in addition to her duties with the dairy prin- naheim Gazette SHED SINCE 1870 • HOME CITY PAPER OF FABULOUS DISNEY Anaheim, California, Wednesday, May 13, 1964 8 Pages 25¢ Annexation Decision Placentia Appeal Key Features Released On New Convention Hall Approval of the schematic plans for the new convention center have brought Anaheim one step nearer to becoming a complete convention city. Appealing to the eye with its modernistic dome shape and the use of concrete and glass. sons, and can easily be used for banqueting, basketball, boxing, circus, ice show, or concerts. The area of all the buildings totals 375,300 square feet. Parking is provided for some 1,800 spaces and Disneyland has E. Total Base Bid (Sum of A, B, C, & D) 7,213, F. Portable Seating & Equipment (Segregated contract) 300, Projected income from a c On New Convention Hall Approval of the schematic plans for the new convention center have brought Anaheim one step nearer to becoming a complete convention city. Appealing to the eye with its modernistic dome shape and the use of concrete and glass, schematic plans for Anaheim's proposed convention hall complex have one key feature, the functional relationship of three separate facilities. Anaheim councilmen reflected this observation after listening to plan details from architect Adrian Wilson of Los Angeles, who has already designed convention facilities at Las Vegas, Fresno, San Diego, and Honolulu. The Anaheim convention hall — which includes an arena, exhibition hall, and meeting rooms — is earmarked for a 34-acre site fronting on Katella Ave. and near Disneyland. Wilson estimates the total building cost at $7.5 million. Cost of the land exceeds a million dollars. It will be financed via a bond floated by a non-profit corporation. City officials hope to pay off principal and interest from monies collected through a city room tax of 4 per cent, this year expected to bring in more than $300,000. City Manager Keith Murdock is now studying the financial picture to determine whether the city can finance the project at the estimated price. In the meantime, the city council has accepted the schematic plans in concept, awaiting a final financial determination until Murdock completes his report. One of the key features of the site layout plan is the arrangement of the facilities so as to get maximum use. For example, the arena, with a total building arena of 125,400 square feet, is located near the front of the site. It is linked to a 106,000 square feet exhibition hall, which can be used together with the arena or both facilities can be used separately for different functions. Adjacent to the exhibition sons, and can easily be used for banqueting, basketball, boxing, circus, ice show, or concerts. The area of all the buildings totals $75,300 square feet. Parking is provided for some 1,800 spaces and Disneyland has agreed to provide the city with additional parking across the street in its own lot. Wilson is considered an expert in the convention field and has designed many such facilities. In Honolulu, for example, the arena had a seating capacity of 8,500 persons. Cost of the facility is pegged at $7 million and includes a Theater-concert building now under construction. The other facilities, their cost and arena size, Las Vegas, $6.5 million, 7,650 persons; San Diego, $3 million, 5.044; Fresno, $7.2 million, 9.500. The financing study was in order in light of the city's other current project — a $20 million stadium for the Los Angeles Angels. Anaheim leaders feel the convention hall itself will not be a money maker and will be satisfied if it breaks even. The impact of the facility comes from the money that pours into the city from the conventions, including money spent on food, lodgings and entertainment. Following is a cost breakdown: A. Site Work ... $ 632,834 B. Buildings Arena $2,439,211 Exhibit Hall 1,520,446 Meeting Rooms 1,345,623 Grand Lobby 241,586 Storage & Maintenance 173,775 Kitchen Area 230,471 Mechanical Unit 100,763 Patio 5,238 E. Total Base Bid (Sum of A, B, C, & D) ... 7,213,999 F. Portable Seating & Equipment (Segregated contract) ... 300,000 Projected income from a room tax and increased sales tax revenue can handle the financing of a $9.5 million conversion hall complex over a year period. Of this amount $7.5 million is for the building complex and the balance for the 35-acre site. Anaheim council Tuesday adjudged upon this information as voted to proceed with the building as designed by architect Adrian Wilson. Only last week city fathers had approved Wilson's concept for the facility but withheld final approval until a financing report was prepared by City Manager Keith Murdoch. Murdoch, using figures prepared by city finance experts projected the city could raise a total of $15,402,050 over the next year period. Figures were based on increased motel and hotel activity in the city as the result of the convention facility slate to be completed by 1966. Murdoch also pointed out another $1,276,500 might be raised from 1963-64 to 1983-84 via increased sales xtax. It was estimated the total debt of $9.5 million could be reduced to $9 million by income that is now being collected via the 4 per cent room tax. This year the city expects to raise more than $300,000 for example. With interest, the total cost of the convention hall will be $14.3 million. Annual payments over a 2-year period would be $576,108. Income would total $598,082 from the room tax revenue, it was estimated. All figures are based on forecasts of increased activity generated by the convention hall. Murdoch said he was also working on the assumption that facility would be operating in the black during the amortization period. One of the key features of the site layout plan is the arrangement of the facilities so as to get maximum use. For example, the arena, with a total building arena of 125,400 square feet, is located near the front of the site. It is linked to a 100,000 square feet exhibition hall, which can be used together with the arena or both facilities can be used separately for different functions. Adjacent to the exhibition hall is a complex of meeting rooms, ranging from capacity of 35 persons to 1,500. Removable walls can alter the size of the rooms and permit groups of all sizes. Near the front of the exhibition facility is a modern kitchen which can be used to cater to groups throughout the facility by the use of portable equipment. Storage space and offices for the operation of the complex are centrally located. The arena, under Wilson's plans, can take care of a large convention of up to 10,000 per person. OC Second In Total Vehicles Orange County has just moved into second place among all fifty-eight California counties in total vehicle registration, according to a current report from the Department of Motor Vehicles. At the end of the first quarter of 1964, Orange had 507,887 vehicles of all types to pass San Diego with 506,624. Los Angeles County leads the state with 3,350,224 vehicles, and the total registration of 4,364,735 for the three counties represents almost 49 per cent of California's total 8,951,464 cars, trucks, trailers and motorcycles. Death Claims Fullerton Ex-Mayor William H. Montague, 39, former mayor of Fullerton, died Thursday evening at St. Jude Hospital following an apparent heart attack at his home at 877 Sunkist, Anaheim. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Russell R. Robinson officiating. Mr. Montague had resided in this area more than 34 years. He served on the Fullerton City Council from 1939 to 1946 and was mayor the last two years of this period. He had been a member of the Fullerton Kiwanis Club 30 years. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Fullerton. Mr. Montague was a citrus grower. Surviving are his widow, Frances E.; two sons, Norman, Blythe, and Robert; Fresno; and one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Craig, San Rafael. He also leaves his brother, Richard, San Diego; a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Peterson, Tulare; and seven grandchildren. Mr. Montague was born Aug. 20, 1904, in Wisconsin. Visions Of Announces A "Little League" for creative talent that gives contestants experience in movie acting, writing, directing and camera technology was announced today by the Orange County group, Visions of America. The contest is titled "Understanding America." It provides prizes of $2,500, $1,000 and a $500 U.S. bond for the best amateur motion pictures depicting life in the United States. The purpose of the contest is to develop an "American folk-love in film" that will help to explain to persons overseas the principles by which they can make most of their human and natural resources. Foreign distribution of award-winning films has been arranged for through Cinestar International. Cineslar uses an inflatable auditorium and 16 millimeter projectors to bring films to primitive areas around the world. Those serving on the board of advisors of Visions of America are Olympic Champions Dr. Sammy Lee, Rafer Johnson, Pat McCormick and her husband, diving coach Glenn WHEN YOU LOOK INSIDE EDITORIALS, FEATURES Page 4 WOMEN'S NEWS Page 5 Decision Upheld; Appeal Expected Industrial Area Object Of Four-Year Battle The Fourth District Court of Appeals Friday informed both the Cities of Anaheim and Placentia that they had affirmed the Orange County Superior Court's judgment validating Anaheim's 1,402-acre annexations in the Santa Ana Canyon. By the same token, Placentia along the Santa Ana River bed. Upheld was Anaheim's North-east Annexation, a 772-acre tract that will take the city limits east of Jefferson St. and north of the Santa Ana River—including a small projection north of Orangethorpe to Orchard Drive. Of Four - Year Battle The Fourth District Court of Appeals Friday informed both the Cities of Anaheim and Placentia that they had affirmed the Orange County Superior Court's judgment validating Anaheim's 1,402-acre annexations in the Santa Ana Canyon. By the same token, Placentia's 2,400-acre annexation became void. The information was received quietly by Anaheim officials as they waited further action from Placentia. Placentia officials, meanwhile, were mulling over whether or not they want to carry the four-year annexation battle all the way up to the state Supreme Court. Placentia city administrator Russell Jones said the city attorney was reading the appellate court's opinion to decide what course of action he will recommend the city take. Jones said the City Council and Planning Commission were already scheduled to meet Monday evening, so the matter was to be brought up at that time. If Placentia decides not to file another appeal, Anaheim officials said they plan to get the judgment recorded as quickly as possible so they can get the annexations certified by the state and proceed with canyon development. The case had been heard April 14 in San Bernardino by three appellate judges. No oral arguments were presented at that time. The rulings affirmed by the appellate court were the three rendered by Superior Court Judge Stephen Tamura on May 1, 1962. These were Anaheim vs. Placentia, Orange County Water District vs. Placentia and Placentia vs. Anaheim. In each of the cases, Judge Tamura had ruled against Placentia's Annexation 60-4, an inverted T-shape annexation along the Santa Ana River bed. Upheld was Anaheim's North-east Annexation, a 772-acre tract that will take the city limits east of Jefferson St. and north of the Santa Ana River—including a small projection north of Orangethorpe to Orchard Drive. Although Anaheim's 630-acre Yorba Annexation was not involved in this litigation, it became involved because Placentia's annexation overlapped. The four-year-old battle dates back to June 20, 1960, when Placentia filed its first 60-4 Annexation boundary map with the county Boundary Commission. However, it took Placentia until Dec. 20, 1960, to clear all the legal hurdles. Before its 30-day waiting period for certification was over, however, Anaheim had held an election in its Northeast Annex, which overlapped the Placentia annex. The two cities battled in the courts until May 1, 1962 when Judge Tamura ruled in favor of Anaheim. Several months afterward, Anaheim filed its Yorba Annexation but Placentia got an injunction on grounds of a pending appeal. Four New Skyrises For City Four skyrise buildings ranging from 7 to 50 stories were considered by Anaheim City Councilmen last week. Joseph C. Whitman informed councilmen he would be ready to file plans for a 50-story building and commercial complex within 20 to 40 years. Missions Of America Announces Contest Little League" for creation that gives contest experience in movie acting, directing and cameraography was announced to the Orange County divisions of America. Contest is titled "Under America." It provides $2,500, $1,000 and a S.S. bond for the best motion pictures depicted in the United States. Purpose of the contest is to help an "American folk film" that will help to persons overseas by which they can most of their human resources. Distribution of award films has been arranged through Cinestar Interna-mental uses an inflatiorium and 16 millime-tors to bring films to areas around the serving on the advisors of Visions of Areas Olympic Cham- Sammy Lee, Rafer Pat McCormick and diving coach Glenn McCormick, and the Rev. Bob Richards. Others are Howard Loudon, publisher of the Anaheim Bulletin; Jonathan Miller, president of Cinestar International; Robert Schuller, minister of Garden Grove Community Church; Walter Knott of Knott's Berry Farm; Dr. William Fort, director of the California Free Enterprise Association; William Teague, vice president of Pepperdine College; and Clarence Manion, attorney, former dean, University of Notre Dame Law School. A spokesman for the group said Visions of America expects to follow the Little League plan of organization; that is, development by chapters. However, the contest is open to individuals as well as to groups. Films may be entered any time during 1964, but not later than December 31st. Winners will be announced by March 30, 1963. Any make of 16 millimeter camera may be used, either silent or sound, black and white or color films. Other details and entry forms may be obtained by writing Visions of America, Box 2278, Orange, California. Four skyrise buildings rang- ing from 7 to 50 stories were considered by Anaheim City Councilmen last week. Joseph C. Whitman informed councilmen he would be ready to file plans for a 50-story building and commercial complex within 30 to 40 days. The 27-acre site is at the northeast corner of Harbor Blvd. and Chapman Ave. Since it was first filed with the city in 1960, city officials have approved a series of delays for the project because of legal difficulties confronting the developer. Reorganization proceedings have been underway in bankruptcy court. Whitman said he would be clear of the legal problems within the 40 day period. Council approved a 180 day delay, however. Abandonment of Alro Ave. was cheduled for a public hearing June 3 at the request of Leo Freedman, who is planning to build an 11-story hotel near Melodyland. The traffic flow pattern around the proposed skyrise building site is being studied by the city. Preliminary plans for the area around Melodyland are now ready, councilmen were informed. Approved was a conditional permit for a 7-story building at 411-431 N. Brookhurst St., which had been authorized by the planning commission. The commercial building is planned by Costa Mesa Savings and Loan Association. Councilmen were informed developers of the proposed Anaheim-Sheraton hotel had decided to proceed with the 11-story building. It is earmarked for 10 acres on Ball Road and West Street near the Santa Ana Pkwy.