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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
Pages
p. 1
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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
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"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".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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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
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31554
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
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p. 1
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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
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Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2747
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Camino Grove
Item ID
2680AN
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Newspaper Index
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Teachers are looking for an effective way to show the School Board just how unhappy they are over their failure to support an override election which might have funded a 15.4% pay raise.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2779
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3, 1974
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2709AN
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Newspaper Index
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2398
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Russell, Harry
Item ID
2351AN
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Newspaper Index
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The recent Supreme Court ruling which declared California's property tax funding of public education unconstitutional will have its affect of area schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2987
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Finance
Item ID
2912AN
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The San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Program has been established to divert local youths from the criminal justice system to local counseling agencies. Arcadia is participating in this program along with Temple City, Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead and San Gabriel.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3635
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 23, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Youth
San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Program
Item ID
3510AN
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Newspaper Index
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A gala benefit opening has been set for October 12, 1974. Broadway and Buffums will help the Assistance League, the Pasadena Symphony Association and the Arcadia Methodist Church to put on the evening from 7 to 10 at the Mall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1534
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1533AN
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Foothill Intercity Newspapers will be part of the merger of Knight Newspapers Inc. and Ridder Publication. This merger will make the company one of the largest chains in the state.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2025
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 14, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 14, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Newspapers - Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc
Item ID
2017AN
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For the first time people 62 years old and over and those on disability may get substantial tax relief. They must file between May 16 and August 31 to the Franchise Tax Board office at 3325 Wilshire Blvd. or Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance- P. O. Box 1588 Sacramento. Proof of age or disability required.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3410
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1974
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1974
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Taxation
Item ID
3299AN
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Newspaper Index
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International Rehabilitation Association, a four-year-old company in vocational rehabilitation has made Arcadia its headquarters.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper788
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
International Rehabilitation Association
Item ID
788AN
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The City Council gave $12,755 to the free clinic, but made it clear that this organization would need to follow regular city budget request procedures if it requests funds in the future.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1854
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune p A-1
Date
August 8, 1974
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Arcadia Tribune p A-1
Date
August 8, 1974
Subjects
H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)
Item ID
1853AN
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The Early Childhood Education program in effect at Camino grove School since last fall has been ranked 19th out of 800 in the State. The program provides funds to expand the program from K through 3rd grade. It is the ultimate goal of California State School Superintendent Wilson Riles that all schools will be able to have ECE.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2748
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Camino Grove
Item ID
2681AN
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Paul Frank Kriethe III, Aug. 10.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24192
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Kriethe, Paul Frank IV
Item ID
24386AN
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Collectors of old horse drawn buggies. She is the daughter of Carl Kophaner, who had a corn stand at the corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper597
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1974
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Barton, Arly and Bill.
Item ID
597AN
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Newspaper Index
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History and background of the first Catholic Church in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper947
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 22, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Churches - Catholic
Item ID
946AN
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A benefit gala opening will be held on October 12, 1974. The opening for the general public will be October 14, 1974, with ceremonies beginning at 10:00 A.M.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1538
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1537AN
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Bicentennial Commission chairman Paul Johenk discussed plans and announced a contest to be held in Arcadia schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper369
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
369AN
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Finalists in the Miss Arcadia contest and Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court are Patricia Blackburn, Melinda Monroe, April Morones, Cynthia Carlson, Andrea Jahnke. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32038
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Blackburn, Patty or alternate spelling Blackburn, Patricia
Carlson, Cynthia
Jahnke, Andrea
Monroe, April (alternate spelling Morones, April)
Morenz, Marlinda (possible alternate spellings Monroe, Melinda or Morones, Melinda)
Item ID
32235AN
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Newspaper Index
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