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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"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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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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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1977
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p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2390AN
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The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper692
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
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p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
692AN
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61st Assembly district incumbent John Collier will be rejected in the June primary and Don Decker will be the Republican candidate, according to Decker.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper852
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California - Elections - 1974
Item ID
852AN
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About 44 residents of Newcastle, Australia will be here for several days - going to the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl Game. One of their girls will ride on Arcadia's Rose Parade float. Many civic affairs are planned.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3325
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1976
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p. A-1
Subjects
Sister City - Newcastle, Australia
Item ID
3221AN
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Additional candidates have filed for the April election for City Council: Robert A. Humble and Mrs. Johanna Hofer

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1064
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1978
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1978
Humble, Robert A.
Hofer, Johanna
Item ID
1064AN
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An Arcadia man with a rare neurological condition, David Ireland has authored a book entitled "Letter to an Unborn Child." These reflect compassion and understanding and were written to his child in the event he did not live.

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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Ireland, David
Item ID
571AN
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An attorney for the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society has asked the Arcadia City Council to amend the municipal code so as to allow establishment of an animal shelter in Chicago Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper387
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
387AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1170
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1977
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1977
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Employees - Watts, George
Item ID
1169AN
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An interview with Tom Ryan, a candidate for the School Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2558
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1977
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 13, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board - Elections
Ryan, Tom
Item ID
2499AN
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Announced candidates for City Council as of January 13, 1974 are: Irvin I. Livingston; Thomas D. Ryan; David E. Parry. Seven others have also taken out papers. Three incumbents (Bob Arth, Ed Butterworth, and Don Hage) must retire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1041
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council - Elections - 1974
Livingston, Irvin
Ryan, Thomas D.
Parry, David E.
Item ID
1041AN
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Anoakia property annexation papers drawn up. The City Council has instructed its staff to file an annexation application and environmental impact report. It would be in essence a re-annexation, as the area was once part of the city and was de-annexed in 1904. The proposed area also encompasses 16 single family homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper395
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Annexation (Municipal Government)
Item ID
395AN
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The April apportionment of the cigarette tax, highway users tax and "in-lieu" motor vehicle license fee has been distributed. Arcadia received $15,988, $34,441 and $76,778 respectively.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1566
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1979
Pages
p. B-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 3, 1979
Pages
p. B-3
Subjects
Finance
Item ID
1565AN
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Arcadia Bicentennial Commission to be appointed by the City Council by September 17. Theme possibilities discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper366
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 8, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
366AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education has voted to put off until April 23, a decision on whether or not to establish a smoking area at the high school.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3046
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2968AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3044
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2966An
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The Arcadia Board of Education will be asked to approve criteria determining if segregation exists in local schools. A public hearing will then be held, and a report submitted to the State Dept. of Education.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2643
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1978
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1978
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
School Integration
Item ID
2580AN
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The Arcadia City Council, acting as the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, has agreed to have the Republic Development Company propose a commercial development at the east entrance to Arcadia, on Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1267
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1266AN
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The Arcadia City Council agreed to continue its contract with Los Angeles County for animal control. In addition, Arcadia will remain in the 9 city consortium which does business with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper388
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 20, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
388AN
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The Arcadia City Council approved a 23-lot subdivision north of Foothills Junior High School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1195
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 5, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1194AN
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