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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of 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 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1970

Pages: p. 1

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

Item ID: 31748AN

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

Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. 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 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 VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1970

Pages: p. 1

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

Item ID: 31750AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Herron, Aug. 6.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 22, 1971

Pages: p. 7

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 22, 1971

Pages: p. 7

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Herron, Richard Bradley

Item ID: 23279AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Wightman, Mar. 18.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 26, 1972

Pages: p. 19

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 26, 1972

Pages: p. 19

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Wightman, Richard Condie

Item ID: 23562AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Austin, June 5.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1972

Pages: p. 6

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1972

Pages: p. 6

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Austin, Lisa Lee

Item ID: 23623AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Noise from planes

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1972

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1972

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Airports

Item ID: 3542AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hatchen II, July 1.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1973

Pages: p. A5

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1973

Pages: p. A5

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Hachten, Kristianne Jeanine (To M&M Richard Hachten II, July 1)

Item ID: 24041AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Five tennis courts have been proposed for the top of two water reservoirs at the corner of Baldwin and Orange Grove. The Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $25,000 for the project. The City Council must approve.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2297AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 3476AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The George Elkins Company has acquired the Hitchcock Realty Company, which had been in business in the area for 47 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1974

Pages: p. D-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1974

Pages: p. D-3

Subjects: Real Estate

Item ID: 2284AN

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

Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Camino Grove

Item ID: 2680AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than 80% of the total retail space in the 2 level mall has been leased - 9 months before the grand opening set for October 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1529AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1571AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1530AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The general plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission. The "central area" will be the focus of study. This area runs from the 210 Foothill freeway on the north to Duarte Road on the south and from the east city boundary to Santa Anita Avenue. It also includes the commercial section west of Santa Anita Avenue and north of Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 28, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 28, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1175AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gruen Associates International-National Architects, planners and engineers for Fashion Park give details on the two-level mall.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1532AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Services were held April 10 for Harry Russell, who had devoted 35 years to community leadership. He was chosen Citizen of the Year in 1964.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Russell, Harry

Item ID: 2351AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City's contract with the City Refuse Service Company is being renewed. Proposals will be solicited from other disposal firms and a decision will be reached by mid-July. City Refuse is asking for a rate increase of 30%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2317AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Herron, Aug. 6.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Wightman, Mar. 18.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Austin, June 5.

Noise from planes

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hatchen II, July 1.

Five tennis courts have been proposed for the top of two water reservoirs at the corner of Baldwin and Orange Grove. The Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $25,000 for the project. The City Council must approve.

Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

The George Elkins Company has acquired the Hitchcock Realty Company, which had been in business in the area for 47 years.

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

Volunteer aides make the Early Childhood Education program work. the State mandated and funded program aims at giving youngsters from pre-school through the 3rd grade better learning experiences. Camino Grove is the only school in the district with the pilot program.

More than 80% of the total retail space in the 2 level mall has been leased - 9 months before the grand opening set for October 1974.

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

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).

Gruen Associates International-National Architects, planners and engineers for Fashion Park give details on the two-level mall.

Services were held April 10 for Harry Russell, who had devoted 35 years to community leadership. He was chosen Citizen of the Year in 1964.

The City's contract with the City Refuse Service Company is being renewed. Proposals will be solicited from other disposal firms and a decision will be reached by mid-July. City Refuse is asking for a rate increase of 30%.