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Article for Diamond Jubilee series gives an historical view of the Peach Blossom Festival, including how and why it began.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Peach Blossom Festival

Item ID: 2156AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fourteen-year-old Ron Cheney earned $1,000 for the Arcadia Presbyterian Church's youth fund by eating chicken. In a contest sponsored by the Market Basket food chain, Ron ate 1.28 pounds of chicken in 10 minutes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 9, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Cheney, Ron

Item ID: 931AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1173AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's float for the 1974 parade is ready. The title of the entry is A Garden of Roses. Riding the float will be TV personality Wink Martindale and Arcadia Queen Kathy Andrews.

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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: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3343AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission is re-thinking its proposed sign ordinance which has received angry reaction from local merchants.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1174AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Ed Ryan has been chosen President of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association for 1975. The parade theme is Heritage of America. Arcadia's entry title has not yet been chosen.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3344AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

November 15 at half time of the Arcadia High School football game will see the kick-off of Arcadia's Bicentennial celebration. The National Commission has asked local programs to follow three theme areas: Heritage '76 Festival USA Horizons '76

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 27, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 27, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial

Item ID: 368AN

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

The Arcadia Police Department has decided not to participate in the Helicopter Patrol.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1976

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2185AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A continuous left turn lane will be provided in the center of Duarte Road from Lovell Ave. to Baldwin Ave., and directional left turn lights will be installed at the Baldwin and Duarte intersection. This was passed by the Council, requested by the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Traffic Engineering

Item ID: 3403AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A "doomsday" budget is being studied and capital improvements postponed until it is seen whether the Jarvis Amendment (Proposition 13) on the June ballot passes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1978

Item ID: 875AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

By a 3-2 vote, the School Board authorized the Superintendent of Schools to sign an assurance of compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. This assures non-discrimination against the handicapped.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 15, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2454AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council will hold a meeting on January 29 to provide citizens with information on the city's proposed participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1254AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of the impact of the race track on the city from the points of view of traffic, revenue, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2385AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2921AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An extensive biography of George Watts, who has been named acting City Manager, succeeding Lyman Cozad who left to become manager of the League of California Cities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 2, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Employees - Watts, George

Item ID: 1169AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of candidate view on election issues. Article also discusses plans of Dr. Kay Clifford, should he be elected.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board - Elections

Item ID: 2516AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: American Revolution Bicentennial

Item ID: 371AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Public participation in City Council meetings has been set for the middle of the meeting. People may speak on agenda items as they occur up to a 5 minute time limit.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 9, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1970 - 1979

Item ID: 991AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Article for Diamond Jubilee series gives an historical view of the Peach Blossom Festival, including how and why it began.

Fourteen-year-old Ron Cheney earned $1,000 for the Arcadia Presbyterian Church's youth fund by eating chicken. In a contest sponsored by the Market Basket food chain, Ron ate 1.28 pounds of chicken in 10 minutes.

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

Arcadia's float for the 1974 parade is ready. The title of the entry is A Garden of Roses. Riding the float will be TV personality Wink Martindale and Arcadia Queen Kathy Andrews.

The Planning Commission is re-thinking its proposed sign ordinance which has received angry reaction from local merchants.

Dr. Ed Ryan has been chosen President of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association for 1975. The parade theme is Heritage of America. Arcadia's entry title has not yet been chosen.

November 15 at half time of the Arcadia High School football game will see the kick-off of Arcadia's Bicentennial celebration. The National Commission has asked local programs to follow three theme areas: Heritage '76 Festival USA Horizons '76

Students participate in test.

The Arcadia Police Department has decided not to participate in the Helicopter Patrol.

A continuous left turn lane will be provided in the center of Duarte Road from Lovell Ave. to Baldwin Ave., and directional left turn lights will be installed at the Baldwin and Duarte intersection. This was passed by the Council, requested by the West Arcadia Business and Professional Association.

A "doomsday" budget is being studied and capital improvements postponed until it is seen whether the Jarvis Amendment (Proposition 13) on the June ballot passes.

By a 3-2 vote, the School Board authorized the Superintendent of Schools to sign an assurance of compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974. This assures non-discrimination against the handicapped.

The City Council will hold a meeting on January 29 to provide citizens with information on the city's proposed participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Summary of the impact of the race track on the city from the points of view of traffic, revenue, etc.

Proposals to further reduce the Arcadia school district budget include elimination of all field trips not within walking distance and of all music festivals.

An extensive biography of George Watts, who has been named acting City Manager, succeeding Lyman Cozad who left to become manager of the League of California Cities.

Summary of candidate view on election issues. Article also discusses plans of Dr. Kay Clifford, should he be elected.

Arcadia has been officially approved by the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Committee as a Bicentennial city. Such approval is necessary before the city can participate in the many functions and activities of the ARBC.

Public participation in City Council meetings has been set for the middle of the meeting. People may speak on agenda items as they occur up to a 5 minute time limit.

A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.