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VOLUME II.
Los Angeles, California, Friday, June 14, 1929.
NUMBER 2
Reduced Prices Through Central Purchasing Told
TUCKER TALKS ON ASSESSMENT LAWS I
JUNE 14 t
Influence of Ancient Statute On Modern Acts Told To Special Assessment Class.
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J. F. Mispley, State Purchasing summits are frequently Agent, Explains Methods and Results Obtained.
By WALTER C. THEIL
Advantages of centralized purchasing and budget control, making pos- i sible sometimes a reduction of pTices J to 30 percent below wholesale, have j been presented to the Section on Public Buying by J. F. Mispley, Chief |
vlls of as- ! said to be I
the direct result of acts of the last j council, history of the theory of special assessments can be traced very definitely over a period of at least 100 years,” said James I. Tucker before his class in special assessments Wednesday.
Although many features of the present plan of assessment in evidence
Deputy State Purchasing agent, who j has succeeded W. G. McMillin as chairman, due to the latter’s illness.
Mr. Mispley has been connected with the State Purchasing department for the past thirteen years and is an authority on public buying. During the course he has actively participated in round table conferences.
How thoroughly purchasing problems confronting governmental organizations are being considered during the course has been demonstrated at the first three meetings.
Harry E. Russell, Purchasing Agent for Los Angeles County, presented a paper on “Legal Essentials and Proper Organization Incidental to Public Buying," tracing the organization of his own department and procedure in making a purchase. Mr. Russell cited the contracting for printing as one of the greatest problems, due primarily
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MUNICIPAL EXHIBIT NOW SHOWING AT CITY HALL
Many students enrolled in the short course of the School of Citizenship and Public Administration are visiting the Los Angeles Municipal Exhibit now on display in the corridors of the first floor of the City Hall, which includes a pictorial chart, showing by use of photographs, posters, charts, models and motion pictures the many services the city government is performing for the benefit and protection of the individual.
It is also possible to visit the tower room on the 25th floor and view a panorama of the metropolitan area from the mountains to the ocean.
The Municipal Exhibit is open daily except Saturday afternoons and is sponsored by the Bureau of Budget and Efficiency, 120 City Hall, under the supervision of Roy A. Knox. Director of the Bureau. Mr. Knox has extended an invitation to all enrolled in the Short Course to obtain additional information about the city government, which may not be included in the exhibit.
An outstanding feature of the display is a color relief map of the Municipal Acqueduct and Power System, which delivers water a distance of 250 miles from the Owens River to the citizens of Los Angeles for 5 cents a ton, and electricity for 5 cents a kilowatt.
during the feudal period, it was not . until 1531, when Henry VIII of Eng- | land enacted the Marsh Act, that j many features present today were or- ! iginated.
That the constitutionality of special assessments was early established in this country on the basis that special assessments are not taxes, although they are levied under the taxing power of the state, was emphasized by Professor Tucker for the benefit of those who have to explain to the property owners the reason the government is able to levy an assessment on their private property.
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City Stressed In Director’s Talk
Santa Barbara Planning C m-missioner Outlines Growth Of Cities.
MUNRO PREDICTS RADICAL CHANGES
Increasing Sectional Problems Will Create Future Changes In Government.
Assessments Section Merges with Taxation
Decision has been made to combine the section on Appraisal and Assessments with the section on Taxation, because of the impossibiltv of considering one of these subjects without reference to the other. Papers are to be presented in each of these sections that are of particular interest to both groups. The programs of both sections have been studied carefully and it is evident that all of the papers can be presented and yet leave ample time for an adequate round table discussion.
The section on Taxation and the section on Appraisal and Assessments will hereafter meet in a combined section at the schedued hour of both sections, 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in room 20G, Bovard Administration building.
M. D. Lack, vice-chairman and Tax Counselor, California Taxpayers’ Association, has accepted the leadership of this combined section. All of the papers scheduled for both sections will be presented at the time indicated in the program.
By Ft. B. TAPL N
“Planning commisions should be comprised of men and women of civic | spirit and intelligence with an interest in the welfare of their cities, a vision of the future, and a desire to devote a portion of their time to the service of their communities.”
The speaker was L. Deming Tilton, director of the Santa Barbara County Planning commission, who addressed the first session of the Planning and Zoning section on the subject “Functions of a City Planning Commission." He w-as Introduced by C. J. S. Williamson, chairman.
"Some cities are deliberately planned. others just grew as circumstances and geographical conditions dictated and in consequence there is a problem of replanning,” stated Mr. Tilton, in explaining the origin of work confronting commissions. Tracing the development of cities, he revealed the Influence of geographical location, subdivision of land, and the influx and character of population.
The need of planning commissions is urgent to guide and direct city growth in such a way that expansion, commerce, and living conditions are taken care of in anticipation of future conditions, he stated.
The round table method of discussion was used by Mr. Tilton, allowing students to contribute opinions on detail of practice and methods.
Each day has shown an increasing enrollment in the Planning and Zoning Section. On Monday afternoon
Make Glendale Tour nt*ended ,he ,ect“re’ °" '1’UPS-
day 27 were present, and on Wednesday 31. The attendance at the evening round table discussions has also been large and the comments instructive.
Students Invited To
HOUSING SECTION PROVES
Under the leadership of Dr. Carol Aronovici, the Housing Section is holding its regular afternoon daily meeting, making an intensive study of housing problems.
Although more limited in size than the average group, the section headed by Dr Aronovici and the seminar study following are proving instructive to those interested in this phase of public administration.
In order to make it possible for students to hear discussion on two related groups, the housing section combines with that of Planning and Zoning for the evening session.
An invitation to members of the 1929 Short Course Student Body to visit Glendale Saturday 1ms been extended by J. W. Charleville, City Manager of Glendale and president of the Short Course Student Body in 1928.
Simultaneously there will be a meeting of the Cerks, Treasurers, Auditors, and Assessors Association of Southern California at the Masonic Temple, 232 South .Brand Boulevard.
A special program of musical features has been provided, and Edwin LI r ip C I] I ; A. Cottrell. Professor of Political j Science at Stanford University will be the principal speaker.
Following the session at the Masonic Temple a tour will be made of Glendale and the Grand Central Air Terminal. The hangers at the Air Terminal contain some of the largest and finest passenger ships In the United States and the Association lias been able to obtain special rates for those who desire to make flights.
A charge of $1.00 per plate will be made for the noon luncheon. Reservations may be made by phoning the City Clerk of Glendale or by speaking with any of the Glendale representatives attending the Short Course.
Youth Welfare Section Receives Financial Aid
In a discussion on the national,
■	tati-, and lor I phases of American principles of government during the noon session Tuesday?Dr. William B.
Munro stated that the next century will probably see some intermediate
I form of government in the United States.
j "The Colorado River problem is not a California problem; said Dr. Munro. “nor is it a national problem; it is a southwestern problem. The planning and zoning situation in New York City is more than u New York problem —it spreads out into New Jersey and Connecticut. Many problems in the United States are regional and apply to the Pacific Slope, to New England, to the Northwest, or to the Middle States. There is no machinery as yet in the United States to take care of these, although an indication of wliat is likely to happen is found in the army divisions of corps areas, and in railroad regional classifications.
"In the year 2000 the country will probably have a population of a quarter billion; industrialism of the entire area will be as strong as it now-is ni Pennsyvania; we will probably import about four-fifths of our food supply, and the center of gravity will have shifted from the Atlantic to the Pacific Coast. Transportation will have been taken off the ground, and in all probability there will have oc-eured the creation and recognition of great sectional areas."
In another phase of his subject Dr. Munro stated that three countries, England, France, and the United States, alone, have made contributions to methods of government and that all others are copies or modifications of these three. "To England,” says Dr. Munro, “We owe more than to any other country for the idea of popular responsibility; Pmnce has contributed more in,the methods of local government, with Napoleon standing out as a greater constructive statesman than a military man; to the United States in a relatively short period goes credit for the unique practice of giving courts the last word. The doctrine of judicial review is an Americanism.
“In conclusion Dr. Munro stated that the American scheme of government 1ms had very little to do with the country’s economic development and prosperity. Because of this new republics in Europe are copying our business methods and economic practices but not our system of government. However, he contends that the United States has contributed to the world the Idea of dual government, inasmuch as this country is unique in the federal and state departments, which work in relative harmony without actual contact.
Telegrams From East Laud Short Course Program
Emory E. Olson Receives Commendations From Eastern Officials.
Emery B. Olson, Director of the School of Citizenship and Public Administration, received telegraphic greetings from eastern institutions which specialize in public affairs, congratulating tlie University on the second annual short course dealing with the science and practice of government. The wires read as follows:
"I am convinced that you have the most successful and promising short course for public administrators in America.” (Signed), Luther Gulick, Director and Secretary National Insti tute of Public Administration. New York City.
"Wish to congratulate you on program for short courses for public officials. In view of limited training I opportunity in United States for public administration, the necessity of extension work of this character is j obvious. Public administration is j not something static, but is constant-I ly in process of development with ex-j periments going on in most countries I of the world. Alert officials can therefore grow continuously. Your courses | seem well suited to extend horizon. Hearty congratulations on progressive ! character of California public officials in appreciating the value of the op-(Continued on Page Four)
Making possible further development of the Juvenile Welfare Section, funds have been contributed by the following individuals, who have acted as financial sponsors of the division: Louis M. Cole, C. M. Cotton, Hubert Eaton, \V. I. Hollingsworth, Willis G. Hunt, Edwin Janss, Harold Janss, Arthur Letts, Jr., Malcom McNaghten Ben R. Meyer, and J. B. Van Nuys.
Mrs. C. Raymond Bradford, and members of the Juvenile Welfare Committee, of which she is secretary, was instrumental in enlisting the support of the financial sponsors.
COMPANIES PAY REPORT CHARGES
SCIENCE BUILDING UNIT DEVOTED TO SEA STUDY
! Space on the fourth floor of the | Science Building at the University of I Southern California has been given lover to experimental marine biology | and survey work, with installation of running sea-water acquaria and other | appropriate facilties, according to Professor Francis M. Baldwin, in charge ! of marine biology work at S. C.
1 Marine Survey and Invertebrate Zoology are included in the Summer Session program, and space may be Iliad by a limited number of independent investigators who have definite j problems in hand, by application to j Professor Baldwin.
| Two permanent tanks for sea water and four auxiliary tanks for forcing the water around have been installed, and a reserve tank for the supply. [The original supply of about 500 gal-! Ions came from four miles out in the Catalina Channel, and was dipped up in wooden buckets so that there would be no metal contact. As evaporation occurs, rejuvenation is effected by water added every week or ten days, and air is forced through to oxygenate it according to requirements stated on an automatic indicator. Sand filter and crushed rock fake out botanical life and leave the live sea forms in the tank—until they are used by the Trojan students as specimens for study.
NOTICE
Students who have purchased membership books for this week only and wish to attend the next session, may purchase memberships for the coming week at the Business Office, first floor Bovard Administration building, upon the payment of five dollars.
Complimentary copies of the printed 1929 Short Course proceedings to students enrolled in the sections on Sanitary Engineering and Water Supply has been made possible through the contributions of interested companies. The regular price of these proceedings is $1.50.
Publication expenses for the Water | Supply Section report has been paid | for by the Los Angeles Department of Power and Water, while the following firms sponsored the printing of the
Sanitary Engineering summary: Bent Concrete Pipe Company, Gadding-McBean Company, Pacific Clay Products, United Concrete Pipe and Construction Company, and the Western Concrete Pipe Company.
HANSON CALLED EAST AS JUDGE
Two lectures have been devoted by Peter Hanson to an explanation of his method of determining the economic basis of valuation of real property to the Section on Appraisal and Assessments. Because he has been called to Boston to act as judge in a nationwide evaluation contest, Mr. Hauson has been compelled to terminate bis short course lectures prematurely.
Taking advantage of the opportunity Mr. Hanson’s absence presented, members of the Appraisals Section have listened to M. D. Lack’s lectures on the "Theory of Taxation.”