anaheim-gazette 1964-07-29

COMMUNITY NEWS FOR YOUR OWN COMMUNITY Anal ESTABLISHED SINCE Volume 9, No. 101 Anaheim Feud Brewing B Countians Finish Drive Against Unity Provision A sprinting finish to a two-month anti-school unification plan is being planned by the County Committee to Retain Citizens' Control of Schools. The last minute rush is designed to meet a Wednesday deadline for filing petitions with the county clerk. The aim of the committee is to place on the November ballot a measure deleting from the Unruh Act all provisions dealing with mandatory school district consolidation. The Unruh Act becomes effective Aug. 22. dation election. isting high school districts. At the present time, Orange is one of four unified school districts in the county. The others are Placentia, Santa Ana, Orange and Laguna Beach. The county also has eight high school districts and 28 elementary school districts within the high school zones. Members of the petitioning committee have blasted the Unruh Act on four basic charges. They say the act will strip local district representation from the county committee on school. And lastly, the committee is opposed to the enforced "share-the-wealth" by more opulent districts with those not so well off. Petitioners also argue that existing high school district boundaries do not necessarily constitute logical boundaries for consolidation, that unification may be better along elementary school boundaries even if it is necessary to split an existing high school boundary. Another gripe of the committee is the portion of the Unruh Act which gives a $15 boost in average daily attendance pay. The last minute rush is designed to meet a Wednesday deadline for filing petitions with the county clerk. The aim of the committee is to place on the November ballot a measure deleting from the Unruh Act all provisions dealing with mandatory school district consolidation. The Unruh Act becomes effective Aug. 22. The drive for signatures in the county is part of a state-wide move. The Unruh Act makes it mandatory to consolidate elementary school districts within the geographical boundaries of ex- counties are Placentia, Santa Ana, Orange and Laguna Beach. The county also has eight high school districts and 28 elementary school districts within the high school zones. Members of the petitioning committee have blasted the Unruh Act on four basic charges. They say the act will strip local district representation from the county committee on school district reorganization. They also degrade the act for "so-called 'financial incentives' to consolidate." The committee also dislikes the act's method of determining the "majority vote" in a consoli- Petitioners also argue that existing high school district boundaries do not necessarily constitute logical boundaries for consolidation, that unification may be better along elementary school boundaries even if it is necessary to split an existing high school boundary. Another griege of the committee is the portion of the Unruh Act which gives a $15 boost in average daily attendance payments by the state to districts consolidating under the new law. The $15 boost has been termed a "come on" and a "bribe" by more vocal members of the petitioning committee. COUNTY READIED Republicans Map Campaign Plans A major program is being developed within Orange County Republican ranks to prepare for the November election, according to Dennis Carpenter, chairman of the Orange County Republican Central Committee. Carpenter and Coalson C. Morris, chairman of the Orange County Goldwater for President Committee, said in a joint statement that an over-all coordinated campaign for all Republican candidates is being formulated to assure a winning ticket in November. Morris declared that the 18 Goldwater headquarters which were operative during the primary campaign will be available for the use of all GOP candidates who wish to distribute their literature or other materials through the offices. Stressing the need for unity and cooperation, Morris said some of the 18 offices will become Republican headquarters and others will serve as Goldwater Information Centers. Carpenter declared an all-out effort would be made to have the county headquarters staffed at full strength throughout the entire campaign period to November 3. The county GOP chairman declared, "We know we must work harder and in closer harmony than ever before to assure the election of Senator Goldwater as well as the entire slate of Republican candidates. We must make certain that when Goldwater takes over the White House in January, 1965, that he has the solid backing of a Republican House and Senate as well as the support of Republican state legislators." Morris said his committee will work closely with the Central Committee in every phase of the campaign. "We have no thought except to win in November," Morris declared. "Senator Goldwater set the theme of unity in San Francisco and we will work diligently in every way to carry out his wishes." were operative during the primary campaign will be available for the use of all GOP candidates who wish to distribute their literature or other materials through the offices. Stressing the need for unity and cooperation, Morris said some of the 18 offices will become Republican headquarters and others will serve as Goldwater Information Centers. Carpenter declared an all-out Morris said his committee will work closely with the Central Committee in every phase of the campaign. "We have no thought except to win in November," Morris declared. "Senator Goldwater set the theme of unity in San Francisco and we will work diligently in every way to carry out his wishes." Proposed Western Power Plant May Result in Better Service Hearings are now underway in Washington dealing with a subject that concerns every user of electric power in Orange. The hearings, conducted by a subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, deal with a vast new power plan proposed by Interior Secretary Stewart L. Udall. The plan calls for a Pacific Northwest - Pacific Southwest extra-high-voltage intertie which would link major federal, public, and private electrical systems in 11 western states. From the amount of evidence submitted at the hearings so far, the program would result in better electric services at lower cost to both public and private agencies. Under the terms of the program, the federal government would conduct electrical transmission lines from the giant government Bonneville power producing plant in Oregon to the Oregon-California border from which it would be transmitted through California by power lines by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and three private power companies. The open Senate hearings were called after Gov. Edmund (Pat) Brown expressed opposition to the Udall plan for permitting investor-owned utilities to participate in construction of the transmission line in California. In our opinion, the contemplated marriage of public and private enterprise for the benefit of both, as well as the national interest, represents a huge stride forward. This project is based upon the of public versus private power. theory of private plus public power joined together for the most efficient utilization of the Udall's plan envisages the benefit of both. It discards outmoded theories immense power resources of our expanding industrial and agricultural empire west of the Colorado River Basin. Now we don't always agree with the Secretary of the Interior, particularly on the Colorado River water issue — but we think that Udall's power plan is an excellent one. A portion of the 21,000 square foot interior will be in the form of an exposition hall that will feature authentic American objects and art. The public, while waiting for one of the seven snows planned daily, will have an opportunity to browse among "pieces of history" representing many eras of the colorful background of the nation. In addition, a unique feature of the exposition will include "Sounds of America" that will capture history through the authentic sounds of great events, voices of famed figures and early jazz, first steam engines, etc. The building, designed by the firm of Marko Botich Associates, will have a magnificent lobby and concourse area. "It is intended to stimulate the same feelings of expectation, of grandeur, and of elegance that were so much a part of the great theatre structures of a few decades ago, with the exception that this will be achieved with contemporary design," Botich stated. Two ornamental staircases will guide the audience into the theatre where they will view a spectacular panorama utilizing special projection techniques and unusual effects that will be unlike anything previously experienced. The audience seats will literally move into the picture and a thrill sequence will be a highlight of the one hour presentation. Hal A. McAlpin is a 30 year veteran of the motion picture industry. His associate in this enterprise is Tommy Reynolds, president of Open Road Productions. The theatre is scheduled for completion by spring of 1965. naheim Gazette SHED SINCE 1870·HOME CITY PAPER OF FABULOUS DISNEY 01 Anaheim, California, 6 Pages Wednesday, July 29, 1964 2 ing Between Union, rive ision lastly, the committee is to the enforced "share- health" by more opulent dis- with those not so well off. oners also argue that ex- high school district bound- do not necessarily consti- ical boundaries for con- on, that unification may refer along elementary boundaries even if it is easy to split an existing school boundary. er gripe of the committhe portion of the Unruh which gives a $15 boost in daily attendance pay- NEW JUNGLE ADVENTURE — Disneyland's newest attraction along the Jungle River Cruise is this "Trapped Safari" with the great white hunter and native gun bearers treed by a raging rhino. As the rhino raises his horned nose, the fleeing hunters scramble higher while laughing hyenas add an appropriate comment. Disneyland visitors view the life-like scene from launch cruising down the jungle rivers of the worries cruising down the jungle rivers of the worst Disney-created animals of every description SAYS TEXAS CONGRESSMAN 'County Status Hinges On Irvine Decisions' SAYS TEXAS CONGRESSMAN 'County Status Hinges On Irvine Decisions' Orange County's future as well as its present status hinges on decisions made by the directors of the Irvine Foundation, according to Rep. Wright Patman, (D-Texas). The Texas Congressman made the statement yesterday during the second day of Washington hearings into the tax exempt status of foundations. The foundation, according to Patman, controls the Irvine Co., a business enterprise whose "vast land holdings reach as far as the eye can see — and far beyond." The Texas Democrat, on the basis of three studies prepared by the staff of a small business subcommittee he heads, has charged that a part of the nation's wealth is escaping the tax rolls by being transferred to tax exempt foundations. Patman asserted that the foundation had great influence over the activities of Orange County. Additionally, Patman detailed some of the "vigorous opposition to the foundation's stranglehold on the company," that has been waged since 1957 by Joan Irvine Smith, whom he identified as granddaughter of founder James Irvine. Patman cited some allegations of "nonfeasance" on the part of the foundation. Among them: 1—"Inflexible adherence to the foundation's traditional motto, 'What goes on inside the Irvine Co. is none of the general public's damned business.'" 2—"Many small businesses find it difficult to do business with the Irvine Co. because they are not members of the 'inner circle.'" 3—"Foundation directors have caused Irvine Co. business flow to firms controlled by their friends." Bells Ring Nightly In Melodyland Show By LOUISE METEER "Bells Are Ringing" nightly at Melodyland Theatre in Anaheim, with Gordon and Sheila MacRae, outstanding husband and wife entertainment team in lead roles. Tuesday marked the opening of the production which will continue except for Mondays, through Aug. 2. David Tihmar is director. An audience obviously disappointed because the musicale offered MacRae little opportunity to display his renowned voice, stayed until midnight to applaud an "extra dividend" at the conclusion of the play, which both MacRae and Sheila generously provided in a miniature presentation of their night club act. Sheilla capped the climax with her impression of Elizabeth Toler in an impersonation left nothing to the imagination as to how far "Cleopatra" fallen from public respect. The production of "Bells Are Ringing" is a gay little scale in which MacRae takes part of a playwright in a period so far as his writing concerned, and an extrem wet one bottle-wise. Sheila Ella Peterson, operator for telephone answering service who can't help meddling in affairs of its clients. Her interpretation of the was adequate, as was MacRae. It was simply that the play self lacked the verve and music one expects of such tertainment. ette LOUS DISNEYLAND 29, 1964 25¢ Per Month WHEN YOU LOOK INSIDE EDITORIALS, FEATURES Page 4 WOMEN'S NEWS Page 3 on, Distributors Union Moves to Stop Deliveries On Back Orders Separate Contract Agreements Opposed to Usual Arrangement By JOHN N. POWER Managing Editor It's hot, but according to the Teamsters Union Separate Contract Agreements Opposed to Usual Arrangement By JOHN N. POWER Managing Editor It's hot, but according to the Teamsters Union, it could get much warmer — before is cools down. The subject is not the weather, but the current confused situation regarding the delivery of beer supplies to taverns and retail stores in Orange Co. Although not officially announced, it was learned that the union was preparing new moves to halt what was termed "back delivery" of beer supplies at distributing outlets. The term, in union language, describes the way a tavern owner or retailer picks up supplies at strike-bound distributing outlets. Les Kearney, secretary of Local 952 of the Teamsters in Orange said the whole issue between the union and local distributors revolves around the recent agreement signed between the Teamsters and the breweries. "Historically we always reached the same agreement with the distributors, but now they (the distributors) are attempting to get a different agreement," said Kearney. "Now they are attempting to get a contract covering only themselves," he added. The only beer distributing plant in the area not being picked by the Teamsters at present is the Budweiser-Busch brewery branch on North Parker. The outlet, according to Kearney, is abiding by the recent contract between the breweries and the union. Under the new contract, members of the union receive $144.30 for a 35 hour week. Charges Of "Seab" Labor Kearney charged that some local distributors were using "Scabs" and using "back delivery" methods. Out of the 240 members of the local, Kearney estimated that 150 Teamsters were out of work. He termed the present situa- pute are several and sometimes cloudy. Most of the charges are coming from the wholesale beer distributors, although the Teamsters Union, breweries and the distributors are all engaged in attacks on one another. Here are a few of the legalistic aspects of the case: 1—Federal Judge Charles H. Carr agreed to hear charges next Monday that breweries are violating the anti-trust laws by refusing to sell beer to distributors which are being struck by the Teamsters. 2—The National Labor Relations Board is investigating allegations that the breweries and union have conspired to violate the Landrum-Griffith Act by refusing to let struck wholesale distributors have beer. 3—The NLRB has been asked to hold elections at the struck distributing companies in an effort to oust the Teamsters as bargaining agent. 4—the union is planning legal action to stop the maneuver, or, if that fails, the Teamsters will demand the election be held on an industry-wide basis instead of company by company. Essence of the fight between the union and wholesalers is that the wholesalers say they cannot afford to give the union the same wage and fringe benefit increases granted by the breweries after the recent six-week brewery strike. Talks will resume again this week, but neither side is optimistic. The union contends it has legally reached an agreement with Under the new contract, members of the union receive $144.30 for a 35 hour week. Charges Of "Seab" Labor Kearney charged that some local distributors were using "Scabs" and using "back delivery" methods. Out of the 240 members of the local, Kearney estimated that 150 Teamsters were out of work. He termed the present situation as a combination "lock-out and strike." "It just does not make sense that a distributor should pay his drivers a different wage and fringe benefits when he is doing the same thing as we are," said Kearney. "It is unfortunate," said the secretary of the local, "that the wives and children of our members should suffer in this dispute." Little Hope of Agreement Meanwhile local beer outlets and tavern owners were looking anxiously toward Los Angeles in the hope that negotiations between the two factions might jell. Negotiators from both sides held little optimism about the success of talks. Neither side expected a settlement would be reached before Monday, when U.S. Dist. Court Judge Charles H. Carr begins hearings on an anti-trust complaint filed against breweries that have refused delivery to distributors affected by the Teamster strike. The union ordered the strike against 77 distributors when the distributors refused to accept the same terms that ended a lengthy strike-shutdown of the state's breweries. They insisted on the right to negotiate their own contract. The issues making up the dis- Essence of the fight between the union and wholesalers is that the wholesalers say they cannot afford to give the union the same wage and fringe benefit increases granted by the breweries after the recent six-week brewery strike. Talks will resume again this week, but neither side is optimistic. The union contends it has legally reached an agreement with the breweries requiring the breweries not to sell beer to distributing firms which pay their employees less than the breweries pay for the same work. After the brewery strike ended last month, wholesalers started getting beer even though they did not have a contract with the union. After several days, however, the union struck 77 wholesalers, and the breweries halted beer shipments to the struck firms. Now, wholesalers report there are serious shortages developing again because the distribution system is collapsing. Sumner Heads Committee Against Proposition 14 The Executive committee of Orange County Citizens Against Proposition 14 (the Housing Initiative) today announced that Bruce Sumner, Republican leader and former Assemblyman, has accepted the position as Chairman of the Advisory Committee opposing the Initiative measure. In accepting this appointment Sumner said: "I feel honored to be asked to play a leading role in the defeat of this segregation amendment."