anaheim-gazette 1964-07-22

PHIL AULT'S California Cavalcade Comeback Trail CRESCENT CITY, CALIF. — The billboards at the edge of this little coastal city have new signs nailed across the bottom reading: COMEBACK TOWN, U.S.A. What' left of it is making a comeback, at least. Less than four months ago, one bitter night in late March, mammoth Pacific tidal wave churned up by the Alaska earthquake came barreling through the flat shallow bay and smashed with terrible force into the business center of town. We all read about it and listened to broadcast reports of the havoc wrought in the isolated town. Even so, it was difficult for me to conceive what a wave can do until I had seen Crescent City. At first, to the casual eye, there is no glaring evidence of tragedy because so much cleanup work has been accomplished. A closer look, a few conversations, and the picture comes into focus. You realize that the neatly leveled patches of reddish brown earth along the business streets near the shore haven't been that way long. Four months ago buildings stood the wall, into the adjoining liquor store. Swirling through the store, the wave smashed the refrigerator and dumped hundreds of bottles off the shelves. "We worked for days to get the place cleaned up," the clerk told me. "The whole town has done a remarkable job of clearing the wreckage away," I commented. "Yes, we're proud of what Crescent City has done for itself. But it will never be the same town again. Those buildings we lost were a hundred years old, some of them, and gave the town a flavor we can never get back." Another spot to gain comprehension of what happened is down on the community pier. Cranes are at work, rebuilding the smashed end of the pier, and the fishing boats are landing at temporary quarters closer in to shore. On the pier a pole has been erected with a small sign showing the high water mark reached by the tidal wave in the harbor itself. The mark was three feet above my head—a good nine feet above the surface of the pier, which in turn is raised a few feet above the water. Little wonder that the curvature At first, to the casual eye, there is no glaring evidence of tragedy because so much cleanup work has been accomplished. A closer look, a few conversations, and the picture comes into focus. You realize that the neatly leveled patches of reddish brown earth along the business streets near the shore haven't been that way long. Four months ago buildings stood there. Some had been on the sites for a century. One smashing, churning wave of towering height, and they were only jumbled heaps of lumber. Bent Meters Peer into the once-ornate seafood restaurant next door to the waterfront hotel. There'll be no shore dinner at its tables tonight; its doors are boarded and the battered interior is bare. Outside, along the waterfront drive, the poles of the parking meters are bent far over, their coin-devouring mechanisms removed. The steel doors of an abandoned filling station are twisted so they no longer open. Yet other buildings which were in the path of the heaviest water flow remain standing, because they were better built of newer-type materials, or because of flukes in the water pressure. One of these survivors, close to the shore yet apparently intact, is a one-story bar and liquor store. I stepped into the store and talked with the woman clerk who, it turned out, had been in the building when the wave hit. Through The Wall As the frantic word of warning flashed through Crescent City that night, she and another woman had climbed atop the bar in the lounge next door. The water swooshed through the room and swept the heavy wooden bar through a door in At Restaurant We had dinner at a two-story seafood restaurant situated at the base of the pier. The main dining room is upstairs, supported by steel pillars. Everything seemed normal. On the wall, however, was a photograph of the building taken the morning after the tidal wave. The pillars, since replaced, had been bent like a paper clip by the force of the wave and the stairway was swept away. Debris littered the place. Pride and energy have restored this and other salvageable buildings to normal. Most of those that couldn't be salvaged have been torn down. The city council is preparing a master plan for rebuilding the devastated area. Being small and relatively isolated in its position at the northern coastal corner of California, Crescent City still has an old-time Fourth of July parade — floats, town band, decorated bicycles, all the traditional trimmings. This year the parade had a new theme—"Comeback Town, U.S.A." The American Legion float caught the spirit of the town. The framework of a small building had been built atop the float. On the side was the slogan, "From disaster flames a glowing future." STATE SENATOR'S COUNTY REPORT By JOHN A. MURDY The San Francisco Republican National Convention is now history and all we can say at this point is PPHHHHEEEEEWW." Political conventions are always exciting but this one seemed to have a little more static electricity, probably because of the philosophical clash within GOP ranks. I dare say at this point that it will outshine the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, N. J., which may or may not be a good omen. But at this point, the public eye is focused on the Republican Party and a lot of public scrutiny of the GOP political platform, its candidates, and policy will be made before election time rolls around in November. If the attention of the public can be held at the same level, there could be some changes in the White House next year. Before we make any rash predictions, I would prefer to size up the opposition and that, my friends, is history yet to be written. See you at the polls November 3rd! There are several California veterans unhappy these days due to the curtailment of the Cal-Vet Educational Training Benefits. The funds available are for those with definite needs and this has hit hard at many veterans who were counting on the Cal-Vet program to further their educational ambitions. There are indications that this program may be in the process of being phased out. Naming of two new department executives at Goodwill dustries of Orange County lowes a reorganization of structure, it was disclosed day by Gaylord Hicks, executive director. Nicholas (Nick) Panza, er assistant production co-manager for Los Angeles will Industries, takes over post of production manager Orange County's Goodwill. Robert Landahl is the nee rctor of sales, succeeding nis Johnson, who has moved Hemet. Panza was announced as placement for Henry Twome who recently accepted app ment as executive director Goodwill Industries at E ville, Indiana, after compl executive training in Good Industries here. Panza served in the U.S. Force near Manchester, land, from 1948 to 1952, brought his English bride with him. He was graded from Rurgers University in after majoring in manager Later he was with an al num fabricating company at Los Angeles furniture est alment before joining Los An Goodwill in 1961. Landahl, a native of M apolis, Minn., and a graduat Augsburg College there, m to Santa Ana four years with his wife and two da Man is not the creature circumstances. Circumstances are the creatures of men. —Benjamin Dis REMEMBER ME? I'M IN THIS TOO! AUTO CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BEST PAID WORKERS IN THE WORLD HIGHEST PROFITS ON HISTORY DETROIT NEWS BELL MCCLURE 1964 Republicans, Not Conservatives If the Republican Party is to have a founded as a conservative club. FROM C.H.P. Highway Flare U Warni Increasing use of fuses by motorists to impending hazards on way brought several reminders from Capt. Ters, commander of thenia Highway Patrol's area, today. "When placing flare that the first one is far away — probably no 100 yards — from the or stalled vehicle to giving traffic ample time to stop," Peters said. He added that one frequently is insufficient three or more should on an angled line wh to lead cars around the tion, not into it. "Be particularly c placing lighted flares a cident scenes," Peters s "Many times gasoline have been spilled in the ty." "Take extra care a areas where roadside timber or grass mig fire." The commander po that lighting a fuse done properly to avo burned. "Fuses are not lighted match. A piece of tape." Republicans, Not Conservatives If the Republican Party is to have a reasonable chance of recapturing the White House this fall—indeed, if the Republican Party is to survive the coming campaign as a workable institution — there is a group within it that is going to have to calm down and accept the fact that there's room in the party for more than one point view. This vocal group, which claims but does not appear actually to havearry Goldwater's uncritical blessing, maintains that anyone who disagrees with the party's presidential nominee anything at all must be out to break the party. This group wants the Republican Party to be purely and exclusively a conservative club. So far as some of the group is concerned, liberal Republicans can either join the club or kick their bags and move in with the democrats. These people equate conservatism, en ultra-conservatism, with Republicanism. And in so doing, they either pudiate or are ignorant of the Republican Party's history. The party has never been purely conservative, although it has often offered a more comfortable home to conservatives than the Democratic party. The Republican Party was not founded as a conservative club. It was anything but conservative under Teddy Roosevelt. It was hardly a conservative bastion under Dwight Eisenhower. And it is ridiculous to picture the party as a conservative club today. Those who would read all but like-minded, hard core out of the party talk scornfully of "Eastern liberals." They oversimplify. They apparently ignore the presence of Western moderates like Sen. Thomas Kuchel of California and Gov. Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon. And they try to make such Midwesterners as Sen. Thurston Morton of Kentucky and Sen. Everett M. Dirksen of Illinois into something their actions show they are not. Let the conservatives remember that the Republican Party is a minority institution. They would make it even more so, and thereby dismantle it. It would be most unfortunate if U.S. politics came to be divided exclusively along liberal-conservative lines. Such a division would be a disaster for the country as well as the party. There is room in Republican ranks today for men of many persuasions and points of view, as there always has been. Those who would make it otherwise occupy untenable and dangerous ground. STAFF REORGANIZED Goodwill Appoints Two Naming of two new department executives at Goodwill Industries of Orange County follows a reorganization of staff structure, it was disclosed today by Gaylord Hicks, executive director. ters. They are members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. "Goodwill Industries is a vital organization in the community and I feel it a privilege to have some part in its growth," Landahl stated. Irvine Research Goodwill Appoints Two Naming of two new department executives at Goodwill Industries of Orange County follows a reorganization of staff structure, it was disclosed today by Gaylord Hicks, executive director. Nicholas (Nick) Panza, forman assistant production control manager for Los Angeles Goodwill Industries, takes over the rest of production manager for Orange County's Goodwill. Robert Landahl is the new director of sales, succeeding Lem Johnson, who has moved to met. Panza was announced as a recipient for Henry Twombly, who recently accepted appointment as executive director of Goodwill Industries at Evansville, Indiana, after completing executive training in Goodwill Industries here. Panza served in the U.S. Air Force near Manchester, England, from 1948 to 1962, and taught his English bride home to him. He was graduated from Rurgers University in 1957, later majoring in management. He was with an aluminum fabricating company and a Los Angeles furniture establishment before joining Los Angeles Goodwill in 1961. Landahl, a native of Minneapolis, Minn., and a graduate of Stsburg College there, moved Santa Ana four years ago with his wife and two daughters. Is not the creature of circumstances. Circumstances the creatures of men. —Benjamin Disraeli ters. They are members of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. "Goodwill Industries is a vital organization in the community and I feel it a privilege to have some part in its growth," Landahl stated. Irvine Research Center Complete Scientists at University of California, Irvine moved into a new research center on the campus this week to continue their research on brain functions, virus infections, and diseases of lower animals under three federal grants totaling $838,172. The divisions of biological sciences and physical sciences are being housed in the new building so that scientists heading the departments in these divisions may continue their investigations without interruption as they develop academic staffs for the opening of classes in September 1965 in major structures now being built on the central campus. Dr. Edward A. Seinhaus, dean of biological sciences, and his associates will study diseases and abnormalities of lower animals under a $750,000 grant by the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. John J. Holland, chairman of the department of mollecular and cell biology, will study virus infections of mammalian cells under a $50,000 grant by the National Science Foundation. Dr. James L. McGaugh, area chairman of psychobiology, will study brain functions under a $38,172 grant by the U.S. Public Health Service. The research center is located on the northern tip of the campus, adjacent to the interim office at San Joaquin and Paularino Roads, a mile east of the Orange County Airport. The single-story, prefabricated steel building in the shape of a modified cross has a central corridor in each wing and contains 11,400 square feet. It is divided into 14 laboratories, offices, library, conference room, animal room, cage and glass washer room, shop, storage rooms, and mechanical equipment room. It is on a concrete slab floor and is air conditioned. Designed by architect Grover W. Taylor, AIA of Fontana, the building was erected by Penta Construction System of Rialto, a franchise dealer of Butler Manufacturing Company. Coulson Tough is the University architect in charge. Very often the quiet fellow has said all he knows. —Kin Hubbard FROM C.H.P. Highway Flare Use Warning Increasing use of flares or fuses by motorists to warn of impending hazards on the highway brought several cautioning reminders from Capt. J. W. Peters, commander of the California Highway Patrol's Anaheim area, today. "When placing flares, be sure that the first one is far enough away — probably no less than 100 yards — from the damaged or stalled vehicle to give oncoming traffic ample time to slow or stop," Peters said. He added that one flare alone frequently is insufficient; usually three or more should be placed on an angled line which tends to lead cars around the obstruction, not into it. "Be particularly careful in placing lighted flares around accident scenes," Peters continued. "Many times gasoline and oil have been spilled in the vicinity." "Take extra care as well in areas where roadside brush, timber or grass might catch fire." The commander pointed out that lighting a fuse must be done properly to avoid being burned. "Fuses are not lighted with a match. A piece of tape or simi- On Deadline By John N. Power Was Shakespeare a Poet Or Was There a Shakespeare? Now Bill was quite the boy in any man's language and nobody is trying to take anything away from him. He charmed the heart of many a gal down by the banks of the Avon and his backstage antics in London Town gave his manager and agent several grey hairs. But the big question still remains unanswered. Did Willie Shakespeare really pen "Richard III" which opens the Chapman College Summer Festival toorrow night? In recent years the controversy over the authorship of the masterpieces has grown. In fact, some experts doubt that such a person really existed. Perhaps Dorothy Ogburn and Charlton Ogburn, Jr., have the best insight into the mystery in their book "Shake-Speare — The Real Man Behind The Name." Of the origin of the works, they say, the record of the times in which they were written tells us nothing except that William Shakespeare wrote them. As far as how, when, where or in what circumstances he in itself. During his life, states the book, no one that we know of ever said he had met this person, speaking of him in any way to identify him as the author — or so much as dropped a hint as to what kind of man he was. The documents of the time show the other Elizabethan writers corresponding and quarreling with one another and referring to one another as persons. But — though Ben Johnson in later years implied that he had known the Bard — there is no record or reference anywhere to any occasion which any of them, including Jonson, saw or exchanged a word with Shakespeare or had any contact with him. Indeed, state the Ogburns, from the entire period when the plays were being written, got a word has come down to us to indicate that they had any human origin at all. For all that the record of the period reveals, the plays could have appeared of themselves by magic, out of nowhere. While assuredly they had an "Take extra care as well in areas where roadside brush, timber or grass might catch fire." The commander pointed out that lighting a fuse must be done properly to avoid being burned. "Fuses are not lighted with a match. A piece of tape or similar material holds the cap to the body of the flare. Strip this tape off, then twist the cap to free it. On the top of the cap is an abrasive. Strike this sharply against the now-exposed fuse head, being sure to point the flare away from yourself and others. The friction will ignite the flare, which can then be placed on the ground," he instructed. Perhaps Dorothy Ogburn and Charlton Ogburn, Jr., have the best insight into the mystery in their book "Shake-Speare — The Real Man Behind The Name." Of the origin of the works, they say, the record of the times in which they were written tells us nothing except that William Shakespeare wrote them. As far as how, when, where or in what circumstances he wrote them, it has nothing to say. "Outside the poems and plays themselves," the book states, 'the author has left us no clue, not one word that bears upon them, not even an acknowledgment that he wrote them." Shakespeare's contemporaries are very nearly as uncommunicative about him as he is about himself—and this is odd. BUSINESS DIRECTORY A Guide For Your Buying & Service Needs Your Local Merchants Listed Below (Second Story Addition By Parco) Parco Construction Co. Inc. Parco Construction Co. Inc., has been successful because of superior work for it's many satisfied customers. Mr. Miles Matthews started in the construction business in Santa Ana in 1955 and has been located in the Westminster area for over 3 years. Parco Construction specializes in quality remodeling of family rooms, kitchens, second staircases and more. (Second Story Addition By Parco) Parco Construction Co. Inc. Parco Construction Co. 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