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By a vote of 3-2, the City Council OK'd seeking Federal funds for the construction of an auditorium. The School Board has already voted to appropriate $4000 of the $6000 needed to update old plans.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 550AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

First Stage Smog Alert policies in all Foothill area school districts will conform to recent recommendations from State and County Health and Air Pollution authorities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Air Pollution

Item ID: 338AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Results of state tests for students in grades 2, 3, 6 and 12 for Arcadia and neighboring communities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3106AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance governing backyard sales on October 1, 1974. Regulations include: 1. A $1.00 permit would be required. 2. Sales would be limited to every 6 months. No sale could run longer than 2 consecutive days. 4. No signs could be placed on public property. 5. Sales must be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 6. No merchandise would be allowed in the front yard.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 2047AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City is studying three major types of municipal bus services: 1. Fixed route system 2. Route deviation system (demand response via dispatches) 3. Subscription service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 27, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 27, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Transportation

Item ID: 3419AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 22, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Child Abuse; Feral children; "Genie"; Suicides; Wiley, Clark; Wiley, Irene; Wiley, Susan

Item ID: 31749AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Salary negotiations are still underway with teachers insisting that no strike is planned. Specific salaries are given for various levels: 1. beginning - $9012 2. average - $14,254 3. maximum with masters degree after 14 years - $18,589

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2716AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information relative to community recreation center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1971 p. 1 (Center and Auditorium considered); December 12,1971 p. 1 (Center and Police Annex building considered); December 22, 1971 p. 1; January 5, 1972 p. 1; January 26, 1972 p. 1 (to go to polls); January 30, 1972 p. 1; February 2, 1972 p. 1 (bond election); February 23, 1972 p. 1 (Chamber backs); March 1, 1972 p. 1; March 8, 1972 p. 1 (bond defeated)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 5, 1971 p. 1 (Center and Auditorium considered); December 12,1971 p. 1 (Center and Police Annex building considered); December 22, 1971 p. 1; January 5, 1972 p. 1; January 26, 1972 p. 1 (to go to polls); January 30, 1972 p. 1; February 2, 1972 p. 1 (bond election); February 23, 1972 p. 1 (Chamber backs); March 1, 1972 p. 1; March 8, 1972 p. 1 (bond defeated)

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Proposal, 1971

Item ID: 3878AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information regarding Civic Center

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1931 p. 1; May 1, 1931 p. 1 (site studied); December 13, 1943 p. 1 (map of porposed site); March 16, 1947 p. 1; May 8, 1947 p. 1 (purchase of site); February 29, 1948 p. 1 (ground breaking); March 4, 1948 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 1; November 22, 1955 p. 1; March 12, 1956 p. 1; April 12, 1956 p. 1; May 24, 1956 p. 1 (plans); July 5, 1956 p. 1 (contract award); July 16, 1956 p. 1 (ground breaking); March 25, 1957 p. 3 (construction); January 6, 1958 p. 1; January 16, 1958 p. 1 (Open House - Civic Center complex including new Police Station and City Hall)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1931 p. 1; May 1, 1931 p. 1 (site studied); December 13, 1943 p. 1 (map of porposed site); March 16, 1947 p. 1; May 8, 1947 p. 1 (purchase of site); February 29, 1948 p. 1 (ground breaking); March 4, 1948 p. 1; August 11, 1955 p. 1; November 22, 1955 p. 1; March 12, 1956 p. 1; April 12, 1956 p. 1; May 24, 1956 p. 1 (plans); July 5, 1956 p. 1 (contract award); July 16, 1956 p. 1 (ground breaking); March 25, 1957 p. 3 (construction); January 6, 1958 p. 1; January 16, 1958 p. 1 (Open House - Civic Center complex including new Police Station and City Hall)

Subjects: Civic Center; Police Station; City Hall

Item ID: 4147AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three new laws have been recently passed by the City Council: 1. Noise - aimed primarily to curtail amplified sound. 2. Garage sales - must be held in a rear yard and be able to establish title to the goods. No signs may be placed on public property. 3. smoking - banned in theaters, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 2049AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Directors for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce approved a plan proposed by the Senior Citizens Commission to establish a fund for the eventual construction of a senior citizens center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens Center

Item ID: 3158AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Students participate in test.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1971

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 1, 1971

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Air Pollution

Item ID: 3538AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article tells of work done by Dr. Ciwa Griffiths at the H.E.A.R. Center, which Dr. Griffiths founded 25 years ago.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education Through Auditory Research)

Item ID: 1671AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police - Mitchell, Charles D.

Item ID: 2218AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

By a vote of 3-2, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce endorsed the "Spirit of 13" or Gann amendment to the California constitution.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Proposition 13 - Implementation

Item ID: 2260AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. Baby brother welcomed by John Walter Best, age 4 1/2.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1931 p. 3

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1931 p. 3

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Best, (Baby boy)

Item ID: 4641AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council voted 3-2 to develop landscape medians along Foothill Blvd. between Santa Anita and Michillinda.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 20, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Streets

Item ID: 3270AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City utility tax has been raised 2% to a total of 7%. Revenue from this is expected to help offset cuts resulting from Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3319AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city tax on utility bills will be discontinued if you meet the following requirements: 1. Married couple with gross income under $7500. 2. Single persons with gross income under $5000. 3. Anyone who is eligible for Social Security, aged, blind or disabled categories. Fill out the appropriate form and return it to City Hall before October 31 to avoid the tax for 1975. Eligibility must be reestablished year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3298AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A child care center will open September 15, 1975 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for all children. It is not geared toward working parents, but it is a special supplemental program to expand a child's experiences.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Subjects: Day Care Centers

Item ID: 1408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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By a vote of 3-2, the City Council OK'd seeking Federal funds for the construction of an auditorium. The School Board has already voted to appropriate $4000 of the $6000 needed to update old plans.

First Stage Smog Alert policies in all Foothill area school districts will conform to recent recommendations from State and County Health and Air Pollution authorities.

Results of state tests for students in grades 2, 3, 6 and 12 for Arcadia and neighboring communities.

The City is studying three major types of municipal bus services: 1. Fixed route system 2. Route deviation system (demand response via dispatches) 3. Subscription service.

Salary negotiations are still underway with teachers insisting that no strike is planned. Specific salaries are given for various levels: 1. beginning - $9012 2. average - $14,254 3. maximum with masters degree after 14 years - $18,589

General information relative to community recreation center.

General information regarding Civic Center

Three new laws have been recently passed by the City Council: 1. Noise - aimed primarily to curtail amplified sound. 2. Garage sales - must be held in a rear yard and be able to establish title to the goods. No signs may be placed on public property. 3. smoking - banned in theaters, etc.

The Board of Directors for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce approved a plan proposed by the Senior Citizens Commission to establish a fund for the eventual construction of a senior citizens center.

Students participate in test.

Article tells of work done by Dr. Ciwa Griffiths at the H.E.A.R. Center, which Dr. Griffiths founded 25 years ago.

After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.

By a vote of 3-2, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce endorsed the "Spirit of 13" or Gann amendment to the California constitution.

Birth. Baby brother welcomed by John Walter Best, age 4 1/2.

The City Council voted 3-2 to develop landscape medians along Foothill Blvd. between Santa Anita and Michillinda.

The City utility tax has been raised 2% to a total of 7%. Revenue from this is expected to help offset cuts resulting from Proposition 13.

A child care center will open September 15, 1975 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for all children. It is not geared toward working parents, but it is a special supplemental program to expand a child's experiences.