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at SUNDAY. JANUARY 14. 1990 LOS ANGELES TIMES A34 Racial Balance Proves to Be an Elusive Goal for Suburban Communities By RICK HAMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS TEANECK, N.J.- -The real cstate agent told George Powell that the owner of the -bedroom, -bath house on which he had made a bid was taking it off the market. Powell, a Philip Morris executive with a wife and three children, was suspicious for two reasons: He is black and the owner of the house was dead. Welcome to the suburbs, Mr.

Powell. George Powell was the exception -he fought back. He sued the real estate agent and a local openhousing group picketed the house. Finally, the Powells became Teaneck residents. That was 20 years ago.

Today, the Powells are still exceptional: They live on an integrated street in an integrated suburban environment that is still beyond the reach of most black Americans. The exclusion of blacks was part of the foundation of American suburbia. Leases in Levittown, N. the largest and best known postwar housing tract, limited occupants to "members of the Caucasian race." If he admitted blacks, William Levitt insisted, whites wouldn't buy. "It was a question of economics," he later said.

"We can't take on the functions of the government." Although of Americans are black, only of all suburbanites are black. But between 1970 and 1980, the last full decade for which statistics are available, the black share of suburban population increased Some of the most famous suburbs -Oak Park and nd Park Forest, and Shaker Heights, -have growing black communitics. Purdue University sociologist John Stahura says that blacks "are suburbanizing at a faster pace than whites. There's a pent-up black demand for suburban Stahura also said that blacks tend to wind up in the older, larger and poorer communities that are closest to the cities and often seem more urban than suburban. One extreme example is Ford Heights, a predominantly black community of 5,300 south of Chicago.

Ford Heights always was more industrial than residential, and when industry left, unemployment soared past An annual per capita income of $4,943 makes Ford Heights the nation's poorest suburb, according to one survey. The town has sought to attract the kinds of employers most sub-. urbs fight to keep out: a fireworks factory, a state prison, a garbage incinerator. Outside of such poverty pockets, suburban blacks generally enjoy a higher standard of living than their city cousins. There is one constant, Associated Press George Powell, a business executive, stands out- real estate agent to buy this house 20 years ago in side his home in Teaneck, N.J.

Powell had to sue a a town that is now proud of its racial diversity. however: segregation. -block studies have found that suburbs are just as segregated as the cities: 25 of the nation's 300 largest metropolitan areas contain about three-fifths of all black suburbanites. Moreover, history suggests that an "integrated" suburb is probably a former -white suburb in the will become black, middle-class of becoming all black. communities themselves.

Although Oak Park and Shaker So far, this process has not happened in Heights have devised intricate Teaneck, a town of 37,000 near the strategies to maintain racial bal- bridge between northern New Jerance, they are doomed to fail, sey and New York City. The mediStahura said. Both communities, he an house price is around $260,000 said, are surrounded by predomi- and the racial mix white, nantly black neighborhoods and black, the rest Asian, Latino Residents of Golfview, Put Their Town Up for Sale to Escape Noise and Congestion and others) approximates that of greater New York. Teaneck prides itself on its racial and ethnic diversity. A former mayor, who is black, calls it a "community of communities." This idea dates back to 1954, when the Army designated Teaneck -which then had several black families -a model town worthy of emulation by the subjugated Germans and Japanese.

When blacks started moving into northeastern Teaneck in increasing numbers, some white families were quick to sell. Other whites posted "Not for Sale" signs on their lawns and passed an ordinance to stop real estate agents from stampeding owners into selling. In 1964, Teaneck became the first community in the nation to use busing to integrate its schools voluntarily. But even in Teaneck, there is a limit to integration. George Powell says he often is the only black at a wedding or funeral, and his contact with most of his neighbors extends only to an occasional wave.

"There is educational integration and there is residential integration but there isn't social integration," he said. "There are two separate he added. "It's a matter of choice. The races work together and live together, but don't play together." By RICK HAMPSON ASSOCIATED PRESS asphalt called Morrison Field be- Today, Golfview finds itself en- than the underside of Boeing 737s. came Morrison Air Force Base, circled by noisy runways and in- The idea of a buyout came up Money Keeps Many Out of Suburbia By RICK HAMPSON inadequate public transportation, these communiASSOCIATED PRESS ties lack hands to flip hamburgers, mow lawns, wash cars.

This labor shortage is advertised in a They gather at dawn, standing in small groups million store windows: "Help Wanted." at Jesse bus stops Jackson or sums corners, up their waiting for working their life ride. in ism Some and resort communities to walls, drop gates all and pretenses moats. of pluralfive words: "They take the carly bus." Last year, residents of Miami Shores, voted They are the long-distance commuters of the to raise property taxes to barricade the community working class, the thousands of city residents who to through traffic and, they hoped, criminals. An haul themselves out to suburbia because that is the even more extreme example is Atlantis, a walled, only place they can get a decent job. gated and guarded community in Palm Beach Joyce Johnson, 50, lives in southeastern Atlanta County that hired a former Secret Service agent as and works as a clerk at a pharmacy in a shopping its manager.

center north of the city. It's a 40-minute drive, but But money is the most effective barrier to Johnson doesn't own a car. Instead, she has to take suburbia; a single-family home is becoming so a two different buses because there is no direct expensive that even the children of the middle service. She rises before dawn to catch the 6:30 class are finding admission prohibitive. a.m.

bus to be sure of arriving on time for the Suburbs designed to solve the housing problem store's 8 a.m. opening. now are part of it. When William Levitt began Although the number of vehicles on the roads of building the first of 17,000 houses on Long Island, Greater Atlanta has doubled in the last five years, N.Y., in 1948, the nation faced the worst housing commuting times have remained fairly constant shortage before or since. because employers have moved closer to suburban GIs-men who saved the nation from Hitler, residents.

only to find themselves sleeping on in-laws' "That don't help me," she sighed. couches, under cars and in chicken coops- -lined up The older railroad suburbs had areas near the overnight to buy houses for $65 a month and station where servants and other workers could nothing down. live. But in an attempt to secure privacy and Today, the federal subsidies that built Levittown security in an increasingly dense suburban fabric, are gone, and the town's average house price many of the expensive new residential commu- is low only in comparison to nities and the most prosperous business centers are prices in other New York suburbs. built out of reach of those most in need of housing When Daphyne Rus and her family moved to and jobs.

Levittown in 1959, they were able to get a Many new suburbs are designed to make sure three-bedroom house with only $400 down. But that residents live only with other people like when her own son was ready to move out years themselves. In a sort of residential dating service, later, he had to rent a room from her for several developers and -estate agents match elderly years before he could afford a place of his own. with elderly, singles singles, families with "Levittown was very good to us," Daphyne Rus families, tennis players with tennis players. said.

"I really feel for young people today. They Because there is no place for the poor and need another Levitt." GOLFVIEW, Fla. -When they decided that their corner of Palm Beach County was getting too crowded and noisy, the people of this town did not write their congressman, picket the state Capitol or form a no-growth movement. They put the place up for sale. The whole place: the 75 houses, the streets and sidewalks, the town hall -steeple and all.

"Rather than get angry, people here said, 'We'll just zone commercial and sell said Town Manager Pinky Yount. This form of civic suicide is still unusual. But when rapid suburban commercial development increases property values and decreases the quality of residential life, it is not irrational. Homeowners in dozens of communities in the South and Southwest have banded together to rezone their land and sell it as one parcel to a developer, who can then tear down the homes and erect apartment houses, stores or office buildings. Greater Atlanta is the neighborhood-buyout capital, with more than 40 proposed or completed.

The largest occurred in the Lake Hearn area, where a developer bought a parcel that included 140 homes, which he promptly razed. The deal went through only after the residents won a court battle with county officials who had refused to rezone their subdivision. But in Golfview's case, marvels Anthony Catanese, a University of Florida professor who has studied neighborhood buyouts, "An actual government has said, 'We're for That's extraordinary." So was Golfview's situation. Founded in the 1930s on part of a golf course, Golfview was a rural area until an adjacent strip of asphalt called Morrison Field be- there is no place for TOWN 'OF FOR SALE International Airport. There is no golf and no view, other Associated Press Golfview, town manager Pinky Yount poses with "For Sale" sign.

When residents decided that their corner of Palm Beach County was getting too crowded and noisy, they voted to put town on the market. which in turn became Palm Beach creasingly congested highways. the poor and need four years ago at a neighborhood cocktail party. Al Cone, a lawyer who had spent $10,000 soundproofing his house, remarked that Golfview's location had lowered its residential value, but increased its commercial value. After months of discussion, homeowners signed an agreement to sell their 64 acres en masse to a developer, and the town council promised to rezone the property.

A real -estate firm was retained to market the town, and sales brochures were printed to advertise a "strategic location at the northwest corner" of the airport. The homeowners are asking $35 million, which would pay them at Brockway, who arrived in the least two times the residential 1930s, reared a family here, and market value of their houses, said, "I always thought I'd finish which ranges from $150,000 to my life out here." $300,000. The proceeds will be She seems resigned to moving, divided up through a complicated but her family has not signed the formula designed to reflect both agreement. Cone said they just the condition of the houses and lot don't want to worry her, and they size. are expected to cooperate when a Where will everyone go? "Peo- sale date nears.

ple here like their freedom In Florida, a state that gains privacy," said Yount, the town about 900 new residents a day, manager. "They'll probably go fur- Golfview also offers a reminder ther west to other developments," that nothing lasts forever. with the city following steadily "I like where I live," Cone said, behind. "but everything in life is for sale, There is, however, one holdout: except your honor and your the elderly, nearly blind Neva health." DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS GALBERTH, Clara beloved mother of Edward, Harold (Bernice) and John Galberth, Cheridah (Victor) Heckman, Margaret Austin and Cecilia (Paul) Ladin; survived by two brothers and two and 25 grandchildren; and 14 grandchildren. Services Tuesday at the Veterans Adminiatration Cemetery in Weatwood.

Glashand North Hollywood directors GREEN, Mildred Marty passed away on January 9, 1990 at age 83. She was born on June 3, 1906 in Long Beach, CA. Mildred graduated from U.S.C, and was President of Delta Gamma sorority. She was 4 member of Lakeside Golf Club. She was a resident of Toluca Lake since 1935.

She is survived by sons, Terry and Bob Green and four grandchildren. The family suggests donations to Alzheimers Disease Center, ANDRUS, Gerontology Center, University Park MC 0190, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191. Services arc private. Flerce Brothers Valballa GUELLOW, Kathryn Harrold a former long-time realdent of North Hollywood; first the San Fernando Valley Fiesta in 1937: died at her home in Newbury Park on January 7, 1990 at age 76. Survived and dearly remembered by her husband, her daughter, two sons, three grandchildren, a greatgranddaughter and many relatives and friends, In accordance with her wishca there will be no service.

KAGAN, Rebecca Mount Sinal Mortuary KARNOLD, Helen Mount Sisal Mortuary KECK, Marie Elizabetb age 79, passed away January 10, 1990. Born in Santa Barbara, CA, April 21, 1910. She was preceded in death her husband, William M. Keck Jr. Survived by son, William Myron Kock of Los Angeles; and three grandsons, William Matthew Keck, Theodore James Keck and Stephen Myron Keck.

Services 10am, Monday, January 15 at Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. Interment in San Gabriel Cemetery, San Gabriel. Turner Stevens, C. Lewls Edwards Mortuary, Pasadena directors. OPENSHAW, Lorenda John passed away January 11, 1990 in Pasadena, CA.

Beloved mother of Mary Lou Boone and Emilee Ann Deringer; also survived by five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services will be 11am, Monday January 15, 1990 at Little Church of the Flowers, Forcst Lawn Glendale Forest Lawn Mortuary PAONE, Margaret foundress of Paone Catering company; widow of Ralph Paone; loving mother of Mrs. Gino (JoAnn) Galileo and Esther Paoen; also survived by a brother, Victor Mastrolanni of Canada; three granddaughters, and three -grandchildren. Funeral service 10am, Tuesday at St. Brendans Catholic Church Ness) L.A.

Committal service in Holy Cross Cemetery. Pierce Brothers' Cunningham O'Connor, Hollywood directors. PEARCE, Douglas B. passed away on January 4, 1990. Retired from L.

A. Board of Education; survived by wife, Ethel. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 16 at Mc Allister Chapel, 10th at Columbia, Claremont, Claremont Colleges. In licu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of the Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa Altadena, CA 91001 PEREZ, Julia resident of City of Induatry; passed away on January 9, 1950.

Born on July 26, 1903 In Vera, Spain; a resident of the San Gabriel Valley for the past 60 years; member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and LaPuento Handball Club. She is aurvived by her three children, David, Patrick, and Manuel Perez, all of City of eight grandchilren; two greatgrandchildren. Vigil service Monday and Funeral Masa 9am, Tucaday, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Interment will follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flow. era, donations may be made to Bob Rope Cancer Foundation, Industry City Hall, Box 3366, City of Industry, CA 91744. Services under the direction of Custer- ChristianHen Mortuary, West Covina PITKOWSKY, Dora Services Sunday, 11am at Memorial Park Mortuary Chapel. Hillside Mortuary RENNER, Walter P.

80; of Buena Pork: passed away January 11, 1990 in Anaheim. Mr. Renner la survived by his daughter, Alice McDonald; and his three grandchildren, Denise, Robert and Margaret. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert and alster, Hilda who reside in Ohio. Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, January 16, 1990 at the Hollywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donationa be sent to your favorite charitics. Pierce Bros. Daly -BartelSpencer Mortuary, Directors (714) 828-6440 SAMENOW, Ethel J. "Jackie" beloved mother of Robin (Sander) Weiner and Leslie (Ann) Samenow; grandmother of David and Beth; also survived by her brother, Henry. Services 3pm Sunday at Hillside Memorial Park Chapel.

Mallnow and Silverman Mortuary directors SANDLER, Mary Malisow Silverman Mortuary SHAFFER, Flora A memorial service is planned for Flora Shaffer at January 17. The service will be held at Rice Mortuary, 5310 Torrance Blvd, Torrance. No flowers please. Donationa may be made to: Sheen Way School 10101-25 So. Broadway, L.A., CA 90003 in her memory.

Rice Mortuary SHAPIRO, Hannah age 87, died January 12, 1990. Loving mother, grandmother and great She will live in our memorics forever. SINGER, Sarah Mount Steal Mortuary THOMASON, Dillard Clayton, passed away January 10, 1990. A scenic artist in the motion picture industry for 40 yeara and business agent for IATSE Local 816 for 17 years. He is aurvived by his wife, Zelma Thomason; brother, Claude Thomason; 6, grandchildren and 3 great Graveside services 1pm Tuesday at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 E.

Bastanchury, Fullerton. Donations may be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund, 23388 Mulholland Woodland Hilla, CA 91364. Cabot Sons, directors. VARON, Joseph R. beloved husband of Violet; loving father, grandfather and -grandfather.

Services 10am, Sunday at Hillside Memorial Park Mortuary Chapel Hillside Mortuary directors. In Memoriam DR. Nov. 29, ANDRIJA 1899 Jan. ARTUKOVIC 16, 1988 You are deeply miased and though of always with love special pride.

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She is survived by her daughter, Martha Arcos; grandchildren, great -grandchildren and great -great -grandchildren. Funeral Mass 6pm, Sunday with funeral service flam, Monday at Pierce Brothers Hollywood. 5959 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood. ARRASMITH, William C. retired aerospace consultant, born in Grand Island, Nebraska In 1917.

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Arrasmith, and Jane D. Arrasmith; seven grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. Memorial services 2pm, January 19, 1990 at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church, 15821 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades. Donations in lieu of flowers to American Parkinsons Disease S.C. Chapter, 10573 W.

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Survived by his loving and devoted wile, Madeline; beloved father to two sona, John and Father Dominic Bebek; daughter, Flora Moses; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great -great Visitation will be held Sunday and Monday from 12pm to 5pm at Pierce Brothers Hayden, Cunningham and O'Connor Mortuary 225 No. Garfield Ave, Alhambra. Funeral Vigil and Liturgy 11am, Tuesday, January 16 at St. Anthony Croation Catholic Church, 712 No. Grand Los Angeles.

Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Fierce Brother' Canningham and O'Connor, Los Anceles directing. BENNETT, Paulette Fierence Born on September 30, 1921 in Sydney, Australia: passed away on January 10, 1990. Paulette was the cherished wife of William 'BIll' Bennett; loving mother of Dennis, Cheryl, Fleurette Firestone; grandmother of Lynnette, Shannda, Adrienne, Tod, 'Lil' Paulette, Jonathan. Paulette loved life and people.

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Passed away January 11th. Lived in North San Diego County for 22 years. He was a Purchasing Agent with the Whirlpool Corporation and was active in the investment community. Survivors daughter, Patricia Bollinger: atepson Ozro Childs. Services Jan.

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