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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

County area near Monrovia

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1972

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 12, 1972

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Annexation (Municipal Government)

Item ID: 3575AN

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

Area city councilmen met to discuss threats to local government.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February14, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February14, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California Mayors and Councilmen

Item ID: 882AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Highland Oaks area rezoning map and article

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Real estate - Highlands

Item ID: 4157AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residential planning development (RPD zone)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 21, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 21, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 3863AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Energy conservation plans

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Power Resources

Item ID: 4143AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council on Tuesday December 18 by a 4-1 vote introduced an ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1973

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1253AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Energy conservation will be the City's number 1 priority for 1974. Plans outlined.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Power Resources

Item ID: 2250AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Unified School District is planning an ambitious expansion of its academic programs in 1974. Career guidance, library resources centers and reading programs will be emphasized.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2585AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 10, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1173AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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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: City Council - Elections - 1974; Livingston, Irvin; Ryan, Thomas D.; Parry, David E.

Item ID: 1041AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The fuel crisis may cause difficulties in the busing of area students.

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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: School Children - Transportation

Item ID: 2570AN

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

Arcadia Friends of Library Plan Something New. Summary of the organization, its history and the services it has provided (Twice Sold Tales book sales and print sales). Gifts presented to the Arcadia Library include opaque overhead projector and headsets (headphones) to listen to records in the children's room. See hard copy in VF Friends of the Library, item 20.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1974

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1974

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Charles, Hazel; Friends of the Arcadia Public Library; Huddy, Peg (Friends president); Livingston, Jean; Miller, Richard; Murray, Marcy Kay; Selmer, Doris

Item ID: 1640AN

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

Local schools ranked in annual financial report compiled by the office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Areas included: teacher/pupil ratio; assessed valuation; text book costs; etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2588AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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County area near Monrovia

Noise from planes

Area city councilmen met to discuss threats to local government.

Highland Oaks area rezoning map and article

Residential planning development (RPD zone)

Energy conservation plans

The City Council on Tuesday December 18 by a 4-1 vote introduced an ordinance approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Central Redevelopment project.

Energy conservation will be the City's number 1 priority for 1974. Plans outlined.

The Arcadia Unified School District is planning an ambitious expansion of its academic programs in 1974. Career guidance, library resources centers and reading programs will be emphasized.

The Planning Commission endorsed by a unanimous vote a specific legal definition of signs for business advertising. Such limits are seen by some merchants as being of questionable constitutionality.

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.

The fuel crisis may cause difficulties in the busing of area students.

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.

Local schools ranked in annual financial report compiled by the office of the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools. Areas included: teacher/pupil ratio; assessed valuation; text book costs; etc.