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Description of the course on racetrack management, given by Santa Anita Park Park race track to Arcadia High School students.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3045
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 25, 1979
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 25, 1979
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p. A-3
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2967AN
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Rudolph C. Shosted, now 79, recalls his time spent at the Army's observation balloon school, located where the Los Angeles County Park golf course now is.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper594
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
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p. A-2
Subjects
Balloon School
Item ID
594AN
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The Arcadia Historical Society is launched on a membership drive as it works toward establishing a museum to house artifacts of historic significance to Arcadia's early days.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1706
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1979
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p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Item ID
1705AN
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A spokesperson for Santa Anita Consolidated has indicated that there is no intention of moving the Santa Anita Park race track to the $100 million sports complex proposed for the City of Los Angeles by Hollywood Park, Inc.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2444
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2392AN
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Nine visitors to the Arboretum were injured when a large eucalyptus branch fell on them. They were taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital where all but two were treated and released. The more seriously injured had a broken right arm and spinal damage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper445
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1977
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1977
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
445AN
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Three part series on personnel at the Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2461
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1976
October 14, 1976
October 21, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 7, 1976
October 14, 1976
October 21, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2407AN
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Two Federal judges have declined to grant a request for an injunction blocking further construction on Fashion Park. The request had been made by PLAN (People Looking Ahead Now).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1531
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1974
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1974
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p. A-3
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1530AN
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The City Council retreated from the idea of collecting taxes on free admissions at the Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2439
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 9, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 9, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2387AN
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A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2135
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2116AN
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Arcadia High School is the only school in the country to offer a class in race track management. Requirements to take the course are stiff. The aim of the class is to expose interested seniors to executive management techniques.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3039
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
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p. B-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 24, 1977
Pages
p. B-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2961AN
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The City Council is considering collecting taxes on free admissions to the Santa Anita Park race track. It would mean considerably greater income for the City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2438
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 5, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 5, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2386AN
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Chic Anderson, one of the finest thoroughbred racing announcers known for his work at the Kentucky Derby and other major races, has been named to be the announcer at Santa Anita Park for 1975.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2449
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1974
Pages
p. A-9
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1974
Pages
p. A-9
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2406AN
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Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2463
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1977
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2408AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1763
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1762AN
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The trend toward development of mini parks in Arcadia will continue. Summarizes the complaints of those who live adjacent to them and also the praises of those who find them a real pleasure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2137
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 45, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 45, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2118AN
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Santa Anita Athletic Club had formal installation of Mrs. George Mumford as 1975 president of the social organization, which was organized in 1937 in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32547
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. C1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Mumford, Eunice
Santa Anita Athletic Club
Item ID
32746AN
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The California Museum of Science and Industry in Los Angeles has applied for a 2 week fair race meeting, to be held at Santa Anita Park Race Track from September 30 to October 10, 1979.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1979
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1979
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2393AN
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The Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for a site for a new building. One possibility is on county property, adjacent to the rose garden at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper349
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 25, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 25, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
American Red Cross
Item ID
349AN
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30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2442
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1977
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2390AN
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Arcadia would lose approximately $472,268 yearly if Santa Anita Park race track were to close down and the 324 acre facility were to be developed with low density residential units. Losses would be partially offset by $190,750 in new property taxes and $278,482 miscellaneous taxes. New city services would account for a 6.18% increase in the city budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2436
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2384AN
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