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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.

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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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Construction yard at El Monte and Las Tunas

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3833
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1972 (temporary business permit)
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 30, 1972 (temporary business permit)
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Item ID
3706AN
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Don Decker announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for Assemblyman in the newly created 61st Assembly district. The new district includes Arcadia, Azusa, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City and Sierra Madre.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper850
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1974
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p. A-7
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
California - Elections - 1974
Item ID
850AN
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Describes the state conflict of interest and financial disclosure law as it affects local office holders. An examination of the problems of the law approximately three months after passage.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. B-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. B-3
Subjects
California - Elections - 1974
Item ID
851AN
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Newspaper Index
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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).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1531
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1530AN
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After 2 1/2 months in his new position, Police Chief Charles Mitchell has been reorganizing the Police Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2245
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 14, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 14, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police - Mitchell, Charles D.
Item ID
2218AN
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Planning Commission members and Planning Director Bill Woolard were bitterly disappointed at the slim turn-out of residents at a recent and much publicized hearing to review zoning in the city's central area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1177
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 31, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 31, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1176AN
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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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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%.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2361
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Item ID
2317AN
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Velma Wright has been named Senior Citizen of the Year. Biographical notes included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3232
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 2, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizen of the Year - 1973
Wright, Velma
Item ID
3138AN
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Inflation and the energy shortage are causing the city management grave concern about meeting the budget. City Manager Lyman Cozad expects a $120,500 increase in sales tax from Fashion Park for the 1974-75 fiscal year. He also expects an $84,000 rise in property taxes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper651
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1974
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Item ID
651AN
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Local man wins an Emmy Award for his camera work and technical direction for ABC television's "In Concert" special with Cat Stevens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper648
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 26, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Brooks, Ronald
Item ID
648AN
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Newspaper Index
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Summary of the status of the Religious Study (Release Time) program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2656
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2592AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia would lose approximately $472,268 yearly if Santa Anita Park race track were to close down and the 324 acre facility were to be developed with low density residential units. Losses would be partially offset by $190,750 in new property taxes and $278,482 miscellaneous taxes. New city services would account for a 6.18% increase in the city budget.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2384AN
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Some of the dissatisfactions of Arcadia firemen were discussed Thursday September 12, 1974 before the City's Personnel Commission.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 15, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 15, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1572AN
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Grace Clark has retired after more than 21 years with the Arcadia Public Library. She was City Librarian for a number of years and has been head of the Technical Services Department for the past 15 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1936
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Clark, Grace
Item ID
1932AN
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Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court choose Coronation Ball gowns at Hinshaw's (photo). The court is Patty Blackburn aka Patricia Blackburn, Marlinda Morenz (alternate spellings in Arcadia Tribune were Melinda Monroe or Melinda Morones) Cynthia Carlson, April Monroe (alternate spelling in Arcadia Tribune was April Morones), Andrea Jahnke. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32037
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-7
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
32234AN
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 14, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Ireland, David
Item ID
571AN
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Newspaper Index
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