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That greater emphasis be given to preventive work with ramilies and children through: (a) A definition of policy for dealing with problems involving children. (b) Special projects financed by funds recently made available by the state legislature.

That greater attention be given to discovering training oppor- tunities for the unskilled group of aid recipients. Shortages: The Department of Charities, and particularly the Bureau of Pub- lic Assistance, is faced with two shortages which could seriously im- pair the quality of its program in working for the rehabilitation of families and individuals on the welfare rolls.

In providing professional committees to review cases of suspect- The Jury believes that the correction of abuses in the Medical Care Program in Los Angeles County is the joint responsibility of the Department of Charities and the professional groups. Further, we believe that the proposed mechanization of the recording process, making it possible to set up controls within the department; the use of local advisory committees and consultants; and closer cooperation between the County Department and the District Attorney's office will aid in the reduction of abuses. 61 II. NEED FOR SIMPLIFICATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE SOCIAL WELFARE FIELD After independent study and observation and after conferring with administrators in the Department of Charities of Los Angeles County, which operates a program comparable in size to many state programs, the Jury urgently recommends that the Commission consider the following points in its review of the State's Welfare Program:

There should be uniformity in eligibility requirements for as- sistance, particularly in the Old Age Security, Aid to Needy Blind, and Aid to Totally Disabled Programs. There should be uniform requirements regarding such factors as citizenship, residence, personal and real property, relative responsibility, consideration of income, and determination of needs.

The "Flat Grant" principle of budgeting should be applied where- ever practical to all aid programs to prevent costly administra- tive time by social workers in computing minute details of thousands of budgets and making frequent budget changes, and to exert pressure on the recipient to budget his spending.

More thought and planning should be given by the State Department of Social Welfare when statistics and surveys are requested.

The distribution of costs between State and County should be uni- form in the categorical aids programs; for example, we suggest the ratio now existing in the Old Age Security Program.

Serious effort should be made to attract people into social serv- ice training so that more qualified workers will become avail- able. 62 We believe that after basic needs are met, the goal of a welfare program should be the rehabilitation of the individual or family so that they can be removed from the welfare rolls and restored to a normal way of life. At present, because of the number of individual cases involved, the amount of record keeping necessary, and the lack of trained workers, there is danger that rehabilitation is being ov- erlooked, thus developing a dependent group in our society. We be- lieve a goal of rehabilitation should be clearly restated for the benefit of those responsible for welfare programs, for the benefit of recipients, and for the benefit of the taxpaying public. 63

The statement that "every parent was most pleased." We received no record of a poll.

Letter of recommendations dated October 18, 1961, from Social Services Committee to State Welfare Commission, presented at a hearing in Los Angeles on October 27, 1961 25 ll. Interim report of Audit Committee; letter (mailed October 31, 1961) transmitted to Board of Equalization of the State of California, inquiring into the legality of grant- ing veterans' exemptions on the basis of the assessed value of real estate rather than the market value; letter of transmittal; and Board's acknowledgment 69 Item 1 MRS. WILMA M. IMM HAYDEN F. JONES COURTNEY A. TEEL SECRETARY FOREMAN FOREMAN PRO TEM A. A. NELSON LINDLEY M. BRYANT J. ROBERT PAINE MRS. LAUREN H. CONLEY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WARD S. PITKIN WILLIAM G. COOK FRANK H. ROBB MARION E. DICE 1961 GRAND JURY RAY H. ROEMER JAMES L. DUFF 548 HALL OF JUSTICE MRS. J. SELBY SPURCK MRS. JEAN W. HALEY LOS ANGELES 12 COURTNEY A. TEEL MRS. WILMA M. IMM MA 9-2451 GEORGE S. THOMPSON HAYDEN F. JONES MRS. ANTHONY THORMIN MRS. RALPH P. LOWE MRS. ERNEST LINCOLN MESSNER June 20, 1961 Honorable Ernest E. Debs Chairman, Board of Supervisors 500 West Temple Street Los Angeles 12, California Dear Mr. Chairman: The Los Angeles County Grand Jury respectfully requests favorable action by the County Board of Supervisors on the following recom- mendations. That the classroom in MacLaren Hall School

Telephone conversations with letter writers

Magnetic tape recording of United Nations mock assembly

The objectivity of the UN unit, since even a cursory comparison of the United States Constitution and the United Nations Charter will bear out the following facts: UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION UNITED NATIONS CHARTER

United Nations calendar, Starbuck School, May 8 - June 6

Notes of PTA representative on meeting held May 31 (workshop) of the Orange County Chapter of the American Association for the United Nations, in Chrysler Auditorium in Anaheim

Peace song, Let There Be Peace on Earth

Report of school activities (a) Practice getting up and walking out of a meeting (b) Discuss: To gain leadership and authority, we must give up some measure of freedom to act; art knows no boundary, need we? 82 Findings: Citizens protested: (a) Distribution of tape recording of the mock United Nations assem- (b) "One World" teaching through text books and instructional mater- ial (c) Pacifist slanting (d) Mind conditioning for Soviet policies (e) Propagandizing for the United Nations through the American As- sociation for the United Nations (f) By-passing of United States history in favor of United Nations study in 7th grade These protests came in clear, concise, well-written letters from citizens, parents and businessmen. In telephone conversations, the letter writers were high in their praise of teachers and school offi- cials. We found that at no time did they criticize the program as being "Communistic in nature or planning", or protest that the "UN had become a main tool of the Communist". We Question:

That no instructional material be placed or used in our public schools without the review and approval of the local board.

That the study of the United Nations in the junior high schools be limited to an overview and factual presentation of its origin and place in current events.

That Public Law 471 be enforced in our schools; Public Law 471: THIS PROVISION OF LAW, ENACTED BY CONGRESS AND SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT, IS A SPECIFIC DIRECTION AGAINST THE TEACHING OF ONE WORLD CITIZENSHIP OR ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT IN THE SCHOOLS OF THIS COUNTRY.

That such private international organizations as the American Association for the United Nations be barred as guiding agencies in any study or educational matter in our public schools.

That the American Heritage Program proposed by Dr. Trilligham be implemented immediately in all of the schools; that it be imple- mented through practical activities in the area of the symbols of our national origin, viz., the flag, Liberty Bell, Great Seal, Eagle, Uncle Sam, and in story, song and poetry, bringing alive patriotism and knowledge of our glorious past on which to build for freedom's future. 85

That this implementation begin in the kindergarten; that it be carried on continuously, cumulatively, and comprehensively, tracing the development of personal liberties in the United States; that it emphasize the privileges, duties and responsi- bilities of American citizenship, in order to strengthen com- mitment to the American way of life.

That the citizens who protested slanted teaching, propagandizing for the United Nations and the mock assembly at the Starbuck School, and who demanded unbiased education, in our opinion should be regarded as friends and not as enemies of the public schools. SCHOOLS COMMITTEE Dated: October 25, 1961 5 - 87 Item 5 COURTNEY A. TEEL HAYDEN F. JONES MRS. WILMA M. IMM FOREMAN PRO TEM FOREMAN SECRETARY LINDLEY M. BRYANT A. A. NELSON MRS. LAUREN H. CONLEY J. ROBERT PAINE WILLIAM G. COOK COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WARD S. PITKIN MARION E. DICE 1961 GRAND JURY FRANK H. ROBB JAMES L. DUFF RAY H. ROEMER 548 HALL OF JUSTICE MRS. JEAN W. HALEY MRS. J. SELBY SPURCK LOS ANGELES 12 MRS. WILMA M. IMM COURTNEY A. TEEL MA 9-2451 HAYDEN F. JONES GEORGE S. THOMPSON MRS. RALPH P. LOWE MRS. ANTHONY THORMIN MRS. ERNEST LINCOLN MESSNER November 3, 1961 State Bar of California 601 McAllister Street San Francisco 2 California In re: Edwin B. Lucas, Attorney at Law. Gentlemen: The Grand Jury of Los Angeles County has just concluded an investi- gation of the activities of the subject, which has resulted in a score or more of indictments against him, for larceny and embezzle- ments of large amounts. The offenses in question occurred nearly three years ago, and have all but run the statute of limitations. This party, according to sworn testimony, was complained against to the State Bar nearly three years ago, but nothing was done by you, and according to your current records he remains a member of the Bar in good standing; to continue along his nefarious ways, if the evidence just received by us is but partially true. We are of the opinion that this is very poor policing of the trust placed in your hands by the people of California and we urge that, if you do not presently have the machinery to summarily deal with such parties, you take some steps with the legislature to acquire some. Most of these thefts were manipulated by this attorney through over-reaching and violation of the confidential relation between him and his clients, and in their reliance upon the trust which was ostensibly warranted by his apparently good record on file in the association's offices. We hold that this should be impossible. 89 State Bar of California 2. 11/3/61 His arrest in 1960, and his release on bail, was called to your at- tention over a year ago, together with the fact that he had jumped bail, and hidden out; always of course with his passport to more and bigger victims, by way of the license issued by the State of Cali- fornia. It appears never to have been revoked by the nonpayment of annual dues, three years overdue, and that his deportment was never questioned. He was lately seen in Ensenada, Mexico, by one of his victims. We believe that this State Board has ample power, if it will do its job, to prevent an unfaithful lawyer from going on. Give him not- ice to show cause why his license should not be suspended summarily and promptly revoked if the facts warrant same. Every man of the subject type adds to the already questionable reputation of the man of law, the courts, and of those who are assigned the duty of regulation and policing them, as yourselves. Such remedial pro- cedure should be very simple to put into operation and we strongly recommend and urge that you give this matter your full and prompt attention. 91 Item 5 THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA THEODORE R. MEYER, President BOARD OF GOVERNORS JOHN S. FRAZER, Vice-President RAWLINS COFFMAN FORREST E. MACOMBER, Vice-President ARTHUR H. CONNOLLY, JR. JOHN S. FRAZER DUNCAN ONEAL, Vice-President D. OLIVER GERMINO J. E. SIMPSON, Vice-President and WILLIAM P. GRAY Treasurer FORREST E. MACOMBER THEODORE R. MEYER JACK A. HAYES, Secretary DUNCAN ONEAL SAN FRANCISCO 1230 West Third Street EUGFNE E. SAX GARRETT H. ELMORE, Countel LEON W. SCALES Los Angeles 17 SAN FRANCISCO LEONARD A. SHELTON HUntley 2-8220 J. E. SIMPSON JOHN S. MALONE, Aut. Secretary RONALD L. TIDAY LOS ANGELES SAMUEL H. WAGENER KARL E. ZELLMANN, Administrative Asst. JAMES A. WYCKOFF SAN FRANCISCO G. Bently Ryan November 27, 1961 Mr. Hayden F. Jones Foreman, Los Angeles County Grand Jury, Hall of Justice 211 West Temple Street Los Angeles 12, California Re: Edwin B. Lucas, Attorney at Law My dear Mr. Jones: Thank you and the members of the Grand Jury for your letter of November 3, 1961, addressed to The State Bar of California, which has been referred to me by the Board of Governors for reply. On behalf of the Board we wish to thank you for the informa- tion contained in the first paragraph of your letter and for the interest of the Grand Jury in matters involving alleged miscon- duct by members of the bar. Just as the Grand Jury must follow and comply with the laws applicable to it, so must the Board of Governors and staff of the State Bar follow and comply with the laws and regulations gov- erning them. Under the State Bar Act and the Rules of Procedure governing the same, disciplinary investigations and proceedings are confidential until a certain stage is reached. You will no doubt be interested in knowing that in 1960, upon authorization of the complaining witness, we were requested to and did furnish to the District Attorney of Los Angeles County certain documentary evidence which we were later informed was the basis of a criminal complaint filed against Mr. Lucas on which he was held to answer to the Superior Court. Although photo- static copies of these documents were returned to us under the date of September 6, 1960, we were not advised, until some time in 1961, that Mr. Lucas had forfeited his bail. We shared the hope of the District Attorney that Mr. Lucas would be apprehended upon the warrant issued for his arrest. 93 Mr. Hayden F. Jones November 27, 1961 Page 2. We have always sought and still seek the cooperation of all law enforcement agencies who receive evidence indicating pro- fessional misconduct on the part of members of the bar. We re- gret that we were not informed promptly of the fact that Mr. Lucas had forfeited his bail, or that there was evidence of other viola- tions of law which were apparently made the basis of criminal com- plaints or indictments. You refer to the "score or more of indictments against" Mr. Lucas "for larceny and embezzlements of large amounts". It is to be regretted that the Los Angeles office of the State Bar, 1230 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles 17, California, was not prompt- ly advised of this information or furnished with the evidence and names and addresses of witnesses supporting the charges so that the State Bar could investigate and, if warranted, institute disciplinary proceedings as provided by the State Bar Act and applicable Rules and Regulations. We have now obtained from the District Attorney of Los An- geles County certain information and records which are now being studied, with a view to determining whether the evidence war- rants the institution of disciplinary proceedings. We suggest that whenever evidence is presented to your body, or to any law enforcement agency, indicating grounds for discip- linary action against a member of the State Bar, the State Bar be promptly advised thereof and that we be kept informed of the status of all such criminal proceedings as may be instituted against such attorneys. You stated that according to sworn testimony the attorney "was complained against to the State Bar nearly three years ago but nothing was done by you". Our files do not support this state- ment. Matters involving alleged misconduct of attorneys which are called to our attention are promptly investigated and, if the facts warrant, appropriate proceedings are generally in- stituted promptly, except where criminal proceedings are pend- ing involving the same transactions. We have found that it is not good practice to have two parallel proceedings, criminal and disciplinary, involving the same transactions, and that convictions of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpi- tude and resulting in suspension pending an appeal is quite ex- peditious. See B & P Code sections 6101 and 6102. With respect to the fact that the current records of the State Bar disclose that Mr. Lucas is a member in good standing 95 Mr. Hayden F. Jones November 27, 1961 Page 3. despite the fact that he has failed to pay his annual fees for the years 1959, 1960 and 1961, you should understand that the State Bar does not have power to suspend an attorney for nonpayment of fees. Only the Supreme Court of California can do so. The pow- er of the State Bar with respect to suspensions or disbarments, either for nonpayment of fees or on other grounds, is limited to making recommendations to the Supreme Court. The applicable statutes and rules of course require that due notice be given to the delinquent attorney as a pre-requisite to the making of a

Whereas, the 1960 Schools Committee left us the report of the the Citizens Advisory Commission on Education as a legacy, much of it we found beyond the scope of our work. However, the interview with its vice-chairman assured us that we had properly oriented the status of all issues. Our evaluation of the County School Service Fund is left as a legacy to the 1962 Schools Committee. ONS The various observations directed to the special schools in con- junction with the juvenile committee's comments also provide the 1962 Schools Committee with a basis of understanding for the exploration of continuing problems. on em- The investigation of the Starbuck School examined the violation of Education Code 8454 and Public Law 471. The committee examined material, viewed films, listened to records--none of which had been seen or heard by the local board of school trustees. The jury ac- S cepted the report of the school committee and approved the recommen- ro- dations. S Unfortunately, in the field of moral and spiritual values, time did not allow study necessary to bring into focus the facts and varying viewpoints related to the problem as we came across it in the special schools. ere eld 48

We learned, through Mr. Richard T. Hanna, Chairman of the Ass bly Committee on Education, that California may have a full-scale study on educational financing in 1962. In light of this fact the School Committee summarized the formula, detailing what it is, what it p vides and suggests that this study be continued by the 1962 School Committee. The summary is appended to this report. PROCEDURES The above recommendations, commendations, and suggestions v based upon observations, interviews with school personnel, and fi trips to camps, corrective institutions and special schools, suc 47 'ORE as, Munz, MacLaren, Las Palmas, Afflerbaugh-Paige, Los Padrinos, and others. Work was also accomplished through many conferences, telephone conversations and correspondence with school administrators and officials. Often the work of the Schools Committee overlapped into the Juve- st- nile Committee and in one instance overlapped into the Jails Commit- tee. Our visit to the Sybil Brand Institute found great prog- ress in the work program of the inmates, the only educational program feasible under the present housing. It is suggested that the 1962 Schools Committee keep advised on classroom design and planning when construction begins on the new facility of the women's division of the jail. We also leaned heavily on the report of the Citizen's Advisory Commission on Education and on the analysis and interpretation brought to us by its Vice-Chairman and member of the sub-committee on curriculum, Mrs. Henry McCarthy. Several recommendations grew out of the investigation of the Starbuck School relative to its "social in studies" program.

A cursory glimpse through class- rooms of the Special Schools in Probation facilities, does not, in our opinion, warrant us in an evaluation of the work achieved in these schools. Afflerbaugh-Paige and Munz are ex- ceptions. In these camps we observed the coordination of three ag- encies -- Parks and Recreation, Probation Department and Special Schools. The work in the shops is guided by talented teachers. The work of the adolescents in beautifying the grounds is supervised by the Parks and Recreation personnel. To coordinate these two depart- ments with academic hours is a huge task. The skills in the classrooms at Af- flerbaugh-Paige were amply demonstrated in the physical set up of the rooms, and on the bulletin boards and by the academic work on the blackboards. At Munz, the skills were amply demonstrated through the remedial reading program. Other indications in classrooms were silent witnesses to the fact that Afflerbaugh-Paige and Munz will be the outstanding schools of their kind in the nation. In such facilities, work and work activities from the probation viewpoint are all important. From the educational viewpoint the skills that are learned and sharpened in the classroom are all important. With these observations in mind, we suggest a closer cooperation between the principal of the special school and the director or superintendent of the probation facility. 44 We would also suggest that there be frequent and scheduled conferences of respective staffs in order to achieve mutual understanding and agreement. This would tend to raise the morale of the youth to be rehabilitated and in turn raise the ef- fectiveness of the whole program. We further suggest that annually group visitation by the Schools Committee or entire Grand Jury be made of as many facilities as possible and that individual visits b arranged unscheduled, whenever feasible, so that a normal situation may always be appraised. We commend The department of Special Schools for its efforts to secure well qualified personnel and we further suggest all out efforts be con- tinued to bring this group to the highest level of proficiency. 26 26 BASIC OBSERVATIO1 PRINCIPLES The California Legislature's Citizens Advisory Commission on Education took a sharp look at Cali- fornia elementary schools. The commission recommended reading, with major emphasis on phonics, spelling, writing, and arithmetic, with emphasis on basic principles and techniques. In our opinion three other discip- lines need to be stressed to make our youth literate, viz., history civics and geography. When these disciplines are taugh separately, as the basic curricular tools of citizenship, our youth will gain an ordered sense of history, a sense of geographical place and a fundamental knowledge of the principles of American citizer ship. We commend The effort of our county schools to return to the systematic phan ics instruction and analysis of language and the stress on word stru ture and spelling. 45 EDUCATION CODE