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Surviving a bomb attack

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1955 p. 1 (National Guard preparations); March 17, 1955 p. 1; July 29, 1955 p. 1 (school survival in case of bomb); July 31, 1961 p. 1; august 21, 1961 p. 1; August 31, 1961 p. 1 (Master Plan)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1955 p. 1 (National Guard preparations); March 17, 1955 p. 1; July 29, 1955 p. 1 (school survival in case of bomb); July 31, 1961 p. 1; august 21, 1961 p. 1; August 31, 1961 p. 1 (Master Plan)

Subjects: Civil Defense

Item ID: 3870AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General information

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1952 p. 1 (Arcadia's role in regional plan); February 4, 1954 p. 10; November 15, 1962 p. 1 (Block Mother Program)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 29, 1952 p. 1 (Arcadia's role in regional plan); February 4, 1954 p. 10; November 15, 1962 p. 1 (Block Mother Program)

Subjects: Civil Defense

Item ID: 3868AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fallout shelters

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1961 p. 1; September 18, 1961 p. 1; October 2, 1961 p. 1; November 2, 1961 p. 1; December 21, 1962 p. 1 (best building for shelter); January 15, 1962 p. 1 (Dana Jr. High School shelter study); October 17, 1966 p. 3 (fallout shelters in Arcadia)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1961 p. 1; September 18, 1961 p. 1; October 2, 1961 p. 1; November 2, 1961 p. 1; December 21, 1962 p. 1 (best building for shelter); January 15, 1962 p. 1 (Dana Jr. High School shelter study); October 17, 1966 p. 3 (fallout shelters in Arcadia)

Subjects: Civil Defense

Item ID: 3871AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Operations plan completed for use in emergencies. Provides for preparation, mobilization and employment of public and private resources to meet essential needs in serious emergencies.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Civil Defense

Item ID: 1217AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Man, believed to be Wendell Chapman, member of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators, shown upon horse with radio equipment. Probably taken up in mountain area north of Arcadia.

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Date: 1952

1 image

Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Chapman, Wendell S.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801B

Collection: Photographs

Images

Wendell Chapman is seen on horseback with a battery operated radio. He was a member of the Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators group that was assisting with communication in cases of emergency, such as floods, etc.

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Date: 1952

1 image

Date: 1952

Subjects: Organizations-Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Chapman, Wendell S.

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 1127

Collection: Photographs

Images

Some members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators shown at work. Third man from left appears to be Jim Henderson. Man standing by door appears to be Fred Blethen. Man seated and talking to Mr. Blethen seems to be Herbert Foster. Two closest to camera not identified.

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Date: 1952

1 image

Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Henderson, Jim; Blethen, Fred; Foster, Herbert

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801A

Collection: Photographs

Images

Ten men, all members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators are standing on steps of what appears to be City Hall. L-R, top row: Herbert Foster, Wendell Chapman, Richard Williams, Robert Spicer, and Edward Bruneau. Bottom row: Jim Henderson, Ralph Poore, Richard Haskin, Fred Blethen and Charles Allessi.

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Date: 1952

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Date: 1952

Subjects: Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators; Foster, Herbert; Chapman, Wendell S.; Spicer, Robert M.; Williams, Richard; Bruneau, Edward; Henderson, Jim; Poore, Ralph D.; Haskin, Richard; Blethen, Fred; Allessi, Charles

Physical Description: 8x10 b&w

ID: 801

Collection: Photographs

Images

General Articles

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1954 p. 1; December 9, 1954 p. 1; January 28, 1957 p. 1; February 7, 1957 p. 1; June 30, 1960 p. 1; July 14, 1960 p. 1; January 19, 1961 p. 1; April 20, 1961 p. 1; July 17, 1961 p. 1; July 20, 1961, p. 1; July 31, 1961, p. 1 (acquisition of land); April 26, 1962, p. 1; August 26, 1962, p. 1 (proposed); January 13, 1963, p. 1; May 9, 1963, p. 1; December 6, 1963, p. 1 (proposal shelved); January 23, 1964, p. 1 (Council refuses to back); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (Chamber of Commerce defends); January 30, 1964, p. 1 (City vs Schools); September 22, 1966, p. 1; October 13, 1966, p. 1; December 22, 1966, p. 1; February 23, 1967, p. 1; March 5, 1967, p. 1; March 23, 1967, p. 1; April 6, 1967, p. 1 (new drive); May 5, 1968, p. 1; June 23, 1968, p. 1; July 4, 1968, p.1; July 17, 1968, p. 1; July 28, 1968, p. 1 (Citizens Committee); September 5, 1971, p. 1 (combined with Community Center)

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 3613AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles

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Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: March 30, 1918 p. 1; April 6, 1918 p. 1 (await orders); May 4, 1918 p. 1; May 18, 1918 p. 1 (preliminary steps); May 25, 1918 p. 4 (officers); June 8, 1918 p. 1; June 15, 1918 p. 1 (first men arrive); June 8, 1918 p. 1 ("Blind Pigs" closed near school); June 15, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); June 22, 1918 p. 1; June 29, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); July 29, 1918 p. 1 (alien zone established); August 3, 1918 p. 4 and September 7, 1918 p. 1 (club-house); August 24, 1918 p. 1 (balloon use in war); September 28, 1918 p. 1 (aircraft center); October 5, 1918 p. 1 (amusement park); November 17, 1918 p. 1 (Commander Hensky); November 30, 1918 p. 4 (permanence).

Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: March 30, 1918 p. 1; April 6, 1918 p. 1 (await orders); May 4, 1918 p. 1; May 18, 1918 p. 1 (preliminary steps); May 25, 1918 p. 4 (officers); June 8, 1918 p. 1; June 15, 1918 p. 1 (first men arrive); June 8, 1918 p. 1 ("Blind Pigs" closed near school); June 15, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); June 22, 1918 p. 1; June 29, 1918 p. 1 (recreation center); July 29, 1918 p. 1 (alien zone established); August 3, 1918 p. 4 and September 7, 1918 p. 1 (club-house); August 24, 1918 p. 1 (balloon use in war); September 28, 1918 p. 1 (aircraft center); October 5, 1918 p. 1 (amusement park); November 17, 1918 p. 1 (Commander Hensky); November 30, 1918 p. 4 (permanence).

Subjects: Balloon School

Item ID: 3643AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles re donations

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material); February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant); February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1964 p. 17 (F. Wesley Davies historical material); February 17, 1966 p. 30 (Letters from Lincoln and Grant); February 24, 1966 p. 33 (rare set of books on electronics)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Collection

Item ID: 3980AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles on Wilderness Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 10, 1954 p. 11; May 26, 1955 p. 1; September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map); January 13, 1958 p. 1; January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans); December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication); July 29, 1959 p. 1; May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2); February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over); April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication); January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 4096AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles re: Arboretum

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1948 p. 1; December 9, 1948 p. 1; December 12, 1948 p. 1; March 24, 1946 p. 5; April 27, 1950 p. 1; April 29, 1950 p. 1; May 4, 1950 p. 1; May 11, 1950 p. 1; May 13, 1950 p. 1; May 18, 1950 p. 1; May 20, 1950 p.1; May 25, 1950 p. 1; May 27, 1950 p. 1; June 1, 1950 p. 1; June 13, 1950 p. 1; June 15, 1950 p. 1; June 17, 1950 p. 1; October 5, 1950 p. 1 and November 29, 1951 p. 15 (Broughton Collection); October 18, 1951 p. 1 (Jungle improvement); November 26, 1951 p. 1 (Improvement projects); December 6, 1951 p. 1 (150 acre annexation); February 21, 1952 p. 1 and April 26, 1956 p. 1 (George P. Lux estate); July 20, 1953 p. 1 and August 20, 1953 pp. 1,5,11 (Lucky Baldwin Day events); February 10, 1955 p. 3 (Eucalyptus trees); February 3, 1955 p. 18; March 24, 1955 p. 1 (Herb Garden); May 19, 1955 p. 10 (So. African area); September 22, 1955 p. 6 (Botanical gardens); April 23, 1956 p. 1 (Bowron reminiscences); June 21, 1956 p. 1 (Blind Garden); September 17, 1956 p. 1 (Exhibition Pavilion); January 30, 1958 p. 2 (Petrified wood collection); April 14, 1958 p. 1 (Dog house); November 13, 1958 p. 1 (Master Plan); November 12, 1959 p. 2 (Nature trails); March 6, 1961 p. 1 and April 21, 1963 p. 1 (Fountain and pond addition); January 23,1964 p. 1 ("Horses in History and Art" Collection); September 6, 1964 p. 1 (Entranceway remodeling); October 24, 1964 p. 26 (History of development); September 18, 1966 p. 5 (Improvement projects); October 5, 1967 p. 7 (Fire wagon of 1800's); July 24, 1968 p. 3 (New science lab); April 23, 1969 p. 2 (Botanical-Horticultural Library); June 7, 1970 p. 3 (Research lab opened); July 18, 1971 p. 1 and August 15, 1971 p. 1 (Age limit under fire); February 22, 1973 p. 1 (History of development); August 5, 1973 p. 1 (Silver Anniversary).

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 3580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding redevelopment of property

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 24, 1971 p. 1; November 21, 1971 p. 1; November 24, 1971 p. 1; December 15, 1971 p. 1; December 19, 1971 . 1 (zoning problem); January 5, 1972 p. 1 (abatement quelled); September 17, 1972 p. 1; June 28, 1973 p. 1; August 16, 1973 p. 1 (development); September 27, 1972 p. 1 (general plans for residential area approved); November 4, 1973 p. 1 (plan change proposed); November 8, 1973 p. 1 (change denied)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 24, 1971 p. 1; November 21, 1971 p. 1; November 24, 1971 p. 1; December 15, 1971 p. 1; December 19, 1971 . 1 (zoning problem); January 5, 1972 p. 1 (abatement quelled); September 17, 1972 p. 1; June 28, 1973 p. 1; August 16, 1973 p. 1 (development); September 27, 1972 p. 1 (general plans for residential area approved); November 4, 1973 p. 1 (plan change proposed); November 8, 1973 p. 1 (change denied)

Subjects: Restaurants, Bars, etc.-Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant

Item ID: 3904AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles relative to new library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility); March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan); December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site); January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site); June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed); November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan); February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building); April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees); April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program); April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated); April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1955 p. 1 (Board recommendations for new facility); March 6, 1958 p. 1 (City leaders look at new library plan); December 25, 1958 p. 1 (Final choice for library site); January 8, 1959 p. 1 (City Council approves site); June 29, 1959 p. 1 (Contract signed); November 16, 1959 p. 1 (Board approves plan); February 22, 1960 p. 1 (Plans for new building); April 10, 1961 p. 12 (Girl scouts plant trees); April 13, 1961 p. 1 (Dedication program); April 17, 1961 p. 1 (Cultural events slated); April 20, 1961 p. 1 (Crowds visit new library)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Building - 1961-

Item ID: 3979AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles re Homer Fletcher

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian); February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association); January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1959 p. 1 (appointed Head Librarian); February 16, 1964 p. 1 (appointed President of the Public Library Executive Association); January 3, 1965 p. 1 (resigns)

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees; Fletcher, Homer

Item ID: 3985AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding the Arcadia Bulletin

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Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: August 3, 1934, p. A-2 (1904 issue in possession of Richard Krebs, jr.); July 10, 1943 p. 1 (purchased by Arcadia Tribune); July 14, 1943 p. 1 (last issue)

Newspaper: Arcadia Bulletin

Date: August 3, 1934, p. A-2 (1904 issue in possession of Richard Krebs, jr.); July 10, 1943 p. 1 (purchased by Arcadia Tribune); July 14, 1943 p. 1 (last issue)

Subjects: Newspapers - Arcadia Bulletin

Item ID: 4024AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles re Arcadia Journal

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Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: November 17, 1917 p. 1 (changes ownership); January 6, 1931 p. 1 (goes tabloid)

Newspaper: Arcadia Journal

Date: November 17, 1917 p. 1 (changes ownership); January 6, 1931 p. 1 (goes tabloid)

Subjects: Newspapers - Arcadia Journal

Item ID: 4026AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding various ordinances

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1957 p. 1; December 19, 1957 p. 1 (horse ban on Santa Anita); January 9, 1958 p. 1 (final ban north of Huntington); March 6, 1958 p. 1 (minor betting ban proposed); March 13, 1958 p. 1; March 17, 1958 p. 1 (R-1 protest); March 20, 1958 p. 1 (decision); May 15, 1958 p. 1; July 14, 1958 p. 1; July 17, 1958 p. 1; OCtober 30, 1958 p. 1 (variance)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 16, 1957 p. 1; December 19, 1957 p. 1 (horse ban on Santa Anita); January 9, 1958 p. 1 (final ban north of Huntington); March 6, 1958 p. 1 (minor betting ban proposed); March 13, 1958 p. 1; March 17, 1958 p. 1 (R-1 protest); March 20, 1958 p. 1 (decision); May 15, 1958 p. 1; July 14, 1958 p. 1; July 17, 1958 p. 1; OCtober 30, 1958 p. 1 (variance)

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 4042AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding William Reddington

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune & Bulletin

Date: August 25, 1955 [Tribune] p. 9 (article and picture); June 1, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (Fired because of conduct); June 6, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (To request public hearing); June 9, 1960 p. 1 (Appeal filed); June 13, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing set for July 7); June 21, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing tonight); August 15, 1960 p. 1 (Testimony before Personnel Board); August 22, 1960 p. 1 (Verdict due); August 25, 1960 p. 1 (Firing upheld)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune & Bulletin

Date: August 25, 1955 [Tribune] p. 9 (article and picture); June 1, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (Fired because of conduct); June 6, 1960 [Bulletin] p. 1 (To request public hearing); June 9, 1960 p. 1 (Appeal filed); June 13, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing set for July 7); June 21, 1960 p. 1 (Hearing tonight); August 15, 1960 p. 1 (Testimony before Personnel Board); August 22, 1960 p. 1 (Verdict due); August 25, 1960 p. 1 (Firing upheld)

Subjects: Police; Reddington, William

Item ID: 4126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Surviving a bomb attack

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Fallout shelters

Operations plan completed for use in emergencies. Provides for preparation, mobilization and employment of public and private resources to meet essential needs in serious emergencies.

Man, believed to be Wendell Chapman, member of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators, shown upon horse with radio equipment. Probably taken up in mountain area north of Arcadia.

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Wendell Chapman is seen on horseback with a battery operated radio. He was a member of the Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators group that was assisting with communication in cases of emergency, such as floods, etc.

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Some members of Arcadia Civil Defense Amateur Radio Operators shown at work. Third man from left appears to be Jim Henderson. Man standing by door appears to be Fred Blethen. Man seated and talking to Mr. Blethen seems to be Herbert Foster. Two closest to camera not identified.

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Articles on Wilderness Park

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Articles regarding various ordinances

Articles regarding William Reddington