anaheim-gazette 1964-05-20

Anaheim Public Library Anaheim, Calif. COMMUNITY NEWS FOR YOUR OWN COMMUNITY New Commissioners Select Official Name And Chairman Rector "Rex" Coons was selected chairman of the group named to act as commissioners for the proposed stadium to be built in Anaheim. Members of the commission are Paul Hughes, Dick Glover, Harry Knisely, Chuck Currier and Coons. The commissioners also adopted the name of the "Anaheim Stadium Commission." Mayor Protem Jack Dutton introduced the commissioners to the council and guests at a luncheon meeting and outlined a few of the commissions duties. Determination has not been made of the commission will be and operation of the stadium. City Attorney Joe Geisler brought the group up-to-date on progress that has been made on contract and escrow procedures. The first acreage, approximately 20 acres, will be out of escrow this coming week and the remainder anytime within the next 90 days. The contract with the Angels Baseball club will be formalized in 30 days, according to Geisler. The contract will not be a lease. The Angels will contract to exhibit home games in Anaheim as a user of the facility. The Anaheim Booster representative, Chuck Currier, stated that membership is still open. The commissioners also adopted the name of the "Anaheim Stadium Commission." Mayor Protem Jack Dutton introduced the commissioners to the council and guests at a luncheon meeting and outlined a few of the commissions duties. Determination has not been made if the commission will be in charge of the convention and sports arena as well as the stadium. The primary duty of the group will be to "romance business into the stadium." Ideas and suggestions from the commission would be welcomed, according to Dutton. The Stadium Commission may set fees and make recommendations to groups desiring to use the facility. Primarily, the function will be the promotion School Bus Safety Records Lauded California's 9343 school buses operated an estimated 118,000-000 miles in 1963, transporting nearly one million pupils every day — without a single student death, Highway Patrol Commissioner Bradford. M. Crittenden said. "This record once again meant that school buses provide the safest ride in California," the commissioner pointed out. "The Patrol inspects every California school bus at least once a year to assure maintenance of proper safety standards," he said. "Patrol officers also conduct written and behind-the-wheel examinations for school bus driver applicants." During 1963 there were 1016 school bus accidents resulting in 400 injuries — 166 of them pupils — and two deaths, both persons in other vehicles involved in collisions with buses. The fatality rate for school bus accidents thus was 1.69 per 100 million vehicle miles, far below the 5.2 rate for all vehicles. A total of 1763 motorists were reported to have been ordered by the publisher to recall the magazine from dealers and remove pages 15 and 16. Health Department sanitarians have re-issued the issue. Officials Issues Warning The August 1964 issue, Volume IX, No. 5 of Escapade Magazine, contains instructions on pages 15 and 16 suggesting that pages from the magazine be soaked in methyl alcohol and that readers drink the liquid for hallucinating effects. According to an Orange County Health Department official, both the Federal Food and Drug Administration and the California State Department of Public Health have issued warnings against following these instructions, particularly as they pertain to methyl (wood) alcohol. "A person doing as suggested by the article," according to Dr. Russell Watson, Medical Officer, "could be blinded, suffer permanent liver damage, or even killed." Another drug mentioned in the article, diphenylphloroamyl-2-benzoate, "a powerful hallucinogen," is a non-existent drug. The instructions and mention of the ingredients to be ingested are clumsy attempts at humor. Dr. Watson feels. All distributors have been ordered by the publisher to recall the magazine from dealers and remove pages 15 and 16. Health Department sanitarians have re-issued the issue. Highway Patrol Commander Transferred Captain Floyd Winchell, commander of the California Highway Patrol's Anaheim A since July, 1958, has been transferred to Newhall Area, Commissioner Bradford M. Crittenden said today. Captain Winchell assumed new command May 1. A member of the Patrol s 1935, he has spent most of his career in Los Angeles and range Counties. He was promoted to sergeant in 1952, and to lieutenant in 1956. When he was promoted captain in 1957 he was assigned to command Yreka Area, transferred to Anaheim months later. Captain Winchell lives in Santa Ana. Replacing him in Anaheim will be Captain James Peters, a 22-year veteran Patrol service and command of Baldwin Park Area for nearly seven years. Programs To Continue Anaheim Saturday playground programs will continue for the more weeks. Anaheim Recreation Supervision During 1963 there were 1016 school bus accidents resulting in 400 injuries — 166 of them pupils — and two deaths, both persons in other vehicles involved in collisions with buses. The fatality rate for school bus accidents thus was 1.69 per 100 million vehicle miles, far below the 5.2 rate for all vehicles. A total of 1763 motorists were cited for passing a stopped school bus displaying dual flashing red lights. Eight accidents were attributed to this violation, the commissioner said. All distributors have been ordered by the publisher to recall the magazine from dealers and remove pages 15 and 16. Health Department sanitarians have removed unaltered copies of the magazine from newsstands since, in the opinion of the State Department of Public Health, "these pages constitute a danger to the public health." LANDMARK TO FAIL — The Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge at the northern entrance to Fullerton on Harbor Blvd., will soon be demolished to decrease the overhang hazard to large vehicles. In use unage. ANAHEIM PUBLIC Anaheim Gazette PUBLISHED SINCE 1870 · HOME CITY PAPER OF FABULOUS DISN 91 Anaheim, California, Wednesday, May 20, 1964 8 Pages 25 Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Activities And Projects Told The Chamber of Commerce Steering Committee on Culture & The Arts met at the Hunt Foundation Branch Library with Mr. Harry Rowe as host for the morning. Initial action of the Committee, chaired by Wilmer Meng, was to vote on the definition of scope presented at the April meeting. The Scope Committee was headed by Dr. Gerhard Ehmann. The following statement of purpose was adopted: "The aim of the Steering Committee shall be: a cultural climate which stimulates creative effort and interest intended for the enlightenment and enjoyment of the community. This includes the efforts of those who: create, analyze, perform, appreciate, or interpret. The Committee shall be a focal point for all interested in accomplishing this aim." Mrs. Clyde Lyles, head of the unit to study details of the proposed Hunt Foundation gift of an Art Gallery to Fullerton read the recommendation of her committee. This report will be sent to the Chamber Board of Directors for further action and report. Copies of reports ranging from committe members. Copies of these are on file at the Chamber office and may be used for reference by anyone interested in the information they contain. Mrs. E. G. Williamson, head of the International Culture study unit, told of considerable progress by this committee to date in gaining interest from California State College, as well as other city groups, for the establishment of an International House in Fullerton which would serve not only foreign students and families of foreign extraction, but provide also a contact with examples of visual and performing arts from cultures world-wide for all of Orange County citizens and industrial firms. Mrs. William G. Schwartz accepted responsibility for heading a committee to study art galleries and art museums in other cities throughout the country with the aim of gaining information on the economics of their operation and patronage. Mrs. Clyde Lyles was elected permanent secretary of the meeting of which will be held again at the Hunt Foundation nessmen's breakfast held Fullerton Elks Club, Musical entertainment provided by the Sunny High School Choraleers featured on the program talk on travel by Max of O'Donnell Tour & Service. Wilmer Meng, President the Contact Club which grams and hosts the Forums, reported on a of the Chamber's Steering committee on Culture & the which he is also servi Chairman. The June Sunrise Forum convene at 7:30 a.m., Julie Elks Club again meetings are open to all in the community," said McGarvery Jr., President Chamber of Commerce. Provide the best oppo possible for business meet their fellow business in Fullerton. It's a good for industrialists to bring town guests for better acnce with our city. We anyone interested to call Chamber for his ticket reaions. Programs Continue Aheim Recreation SuperPark will continue for three weeks. Pete Deimel, said playgrounds will not have special grams on May 30 and June The regular summer scheding of playground activity bethe following week. Mrs. Clyde Lyles, head of the unit to study details of the proposed Hunt Foundation gift of an Art Gallery to Fullerton read the recommendation of her committee. This report will be sent to the Chamber Board of Directors for further action and report. Copies of reports ranging from 1 to 20 pages, covering facilities and current activities in the fields of Art, Music, Literature, Drama, Dance, International Culture and Youth Activities were distributed to Steering Mrs. William G. Schwartz accepted responsibility for heading a committee to study art galleries and art museums in other cities throughout the country with the aim of gaining information on the economics of their operation and patronage. Mrs. Clyde Lyles was elected permanent secretary of the meeting of which will be held again at the Hunt Foundation Branch Public Library at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 16. Eighteen new members of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce were introduced at the monthly Sunrise Forum busi- Several units of study undertaken by individual bers of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Governmental fairs Committee, Davie Blackman, Chairman, a group's monthly meeting cial studies and reports readied for next month's ing on the In God We legislation and on a pro Lottery Bill at the State Also slated for special study report is the rapid transit Governmental Affairs hold its next meeting on at 8 a.m. at the Sunny Branch, Security First New Bank. County Fair To Honor All Cities Each community in the city will be honored with a special day at the 1964 County Fair scheduled for Costa Mesa fairgrounds, July 14-19. A daily parade through fairgrounds at noon with and marching units will special salute to various munities in the county the six-day run of the convention. City officials will be in to join the parade in a newcade and be greeted by the ha Queen and fair official WHEN YOU LOOK INSIDE EDITORIALS, FEATURES Page 4 WOMEN'S NEWS Page 5 Wilson Resigns From Magnolia Under Pressure Seeking to put an end to dissent in the Magnolia School District, Superintendent Charles Wilson tendered his resignation to Board President Alice Hollenbeck, and Trustees Fred Stern, David Ward and Dick Shimeall. In the resignation letter, Wilson stated, "The children of the Magnolia School District deserve the finest educational program possible. It is unfortunate that they have had to suffer through three recall elections already. They should not be forced to undergo another year the recall of Milligan, the total was 6303 with 3485-yes and 2818-no. The total vote for the recall of Dr. Charles Downs was 6307 with yes-3507 and no-2794. A lighter note gave James Hoffa one write-in vote each on the recall of Milligan and Downs. A communication from the Superintendent to the Board of Trustees relative to a grand jury investigation was read and complete cooperation was pledged. A summer school session, Commerce is Told mens's breakfast held at the Fullerton Elks Club. Musical entertainment was provided by the Sunny Hills High School Choraleers, and featured on the program was a talk on travel by Max Becker of O'Donnell Tour & Travel Service. Wilmer Meng, President of the Contact Club which programs and hosts the monthly Forums, reported on activities of the Chamber's Steering Committee on Culture & the Arts of which he is also serving as Chairman. The June Sunrise Forum will convene at 7:30 a.m., June 4 at the Elks Club again. "These meetings are open to all people in the community," said W. J. McGarvery Jr., President of the Chamber of Commerce. "These provide the best opportunity possible for businessmen to meet their fellow businessmen in Fullerton. It's a good place for industrialists to bring out of town guests for better acquaintance with our city. We invite anyone interested to call the Chamber for his ticket reservations." Wilson tendered his resignation to Board President Alice Hollenbeck, and Trustees Fred Stern, David Ward and Dick Shimeall. In the resignation letter, Wilson stated, "The children of the Magnolia School District deserve the finest educational program possible. It is unfortunate that they have had to suffer through three recall elections already. They should not be forced to undergo another year of turmoil." He further cited his differences in educational philosophy with the teachers, principals and the board. The new Trustees would reemploy the principals who resigned and there would be more dissention, he said. Wilson's contract is scheduled to expire June 30, 1965 but the letter requested the resignation be effective June 30, 1964. Wilson's future plans include the opening of a private school in the Fall of 1964. "I have been thinking about such a school with a basic educational system. A school where patriotism would be taught, and we would not be afraid to say the word 'God.'" Wilson said. He stated the school would be non-sectarian. He further said, "People showed they wanted a certain type of education by the overwhelming vote given to Max Rafferty, California State Superintendent but they still are not getting it. The state limits the public schools to a set standard. Many patrons are now placing their children in private schools I would welcome those who want the type of education my philosophy offers." Action by the board was routine except for the proposed appointment of a replacement for C. Vance McCarty who has resigned. President Hollenbeck moved that a Patrons Citizen Committee composed of Dr. Ralph Graham; Jack Kelly, spokesman for the Magnolia Parents Committee; and R. W. Johnson and Marilyn Ryan, of the Save Our Schools Committee, be appointed to screen the 16 applicants for the position and submit the names of two candidates. Bob Carson, a patron of the McGarvery Jr., President of the Chamber of Commerce. "These provide the best opportunity possible for businessmen to meet their fellow businessmen in Fullerton. It's a good place for industrialists to bring out of town guests for better acquaintance with our city. We invite anyone interested to call the Chamber for his ticket reservations. Several units of study were undertaken by individual members of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, David P. Blackman, Chairman, at the group's monthly meeting. Special studies and reports will be readied for next month's meeting on the In God We Trust" legislation and on a proposed lottery Bill at the State level. Also slated for special study and report is the rapid transit issue. Governmental Affairs will hold its next meeting on June 3 at 8 a.m. at the Sunny Hills Branch, Security First National Bank. County Fair to Honor All Cities Each community in the county will be honored with a special day at the 1964 Orange County Fair scheduled for the Costa Mesa fairgrounds, July 19. A daily parade through the fairgrounds at noon with bands and marching units will be a special salute to various communities in the county during the six-day run of the exposition. City officials will be invited join the parade in a motorcade and be greeted by the Alo-Queen and fair officials. Advice Given Job Seekers "Every student who is getting a summer job or graduating from school this year should get his social security card now," said Ralph A. Dillman, social security district manager in Santa Ana. Many employers will not hire a student unless he already has a social security card. Students who do get jobs should show the card to the employer so that the name and number may be copied correctly. This is important because social security tax money must be credited to the correct record. Duplicate cards will be issued to students who have had cards but have lost them. Cards may be obtained at the Santa Ana Social Security office, 1438 East First Street. Students living outside Santa Ana can get application blanks at their local post office. Orange Student Named Officer An Orange student at California-State College in Fullerton has been appointed secretary - treasurer of the newly formed Psi-Chi Club. He is Sam Rawlings who, along with other psychology majors and juniors, established the group at a recent meeting. The club will sponsor a series of program concerned with careers open to psychology majors.