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Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3628
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Windstorms
Item ID
3503AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has decided to delay action on cable television proposals in order to review and evaluate the various suggested programs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1229
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Antenna Television
Item ID
1228AN
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Newspaper Index
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Article describes the California Home for the Aged Deaf. The facility can accommodate 24, but at present there are only 12 residents who pay $375 per month for their room and board.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
California Home for the Aged Deaf
Item ID
878AN
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Newspaper Index
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The construction of private medical offices as part of the Methodist Hospital facility on property owned by the City of Arcadia has been an issue since 1953. The matter is subject to City Council approval as such construction may be in violation of the current terms of the 99 year lease held by the hospital.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1765
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 24, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 24, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1764AN
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Dick Closson, 1980 president of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce outlines some of the year's projects. A few biographical notes are included.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Closson, Dick
Item ID
903AN
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Newspaper Index
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Ernest "Cal" Ford recently retired after 27 years of driving a school bus for Arcadia School District. Ford is a second generation school bus driver. His father drove a school bus for Arcadia in the 1930's.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1980
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 29, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Ford, Ernest
Item ID
2835AN
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Newspaper Index
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Members of the school district Long Range Space Utilization Task Force have been visiting all the elementary schools in the district to gain an overview of all the facilities before they recommend which should be closed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Closure
Item ID
2659AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper448
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 8, 1980
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
448AN
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Plans for a series of office buildings and a high-rise hotel in the Arcadia redevelopment area require general plan and zone changes. The first move is an environmental impact report for the area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the north, the railroad tracks on the south, Fifth Avenue on the east and Second Avenue on the west.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1274
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 13, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 13, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1273AN
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Tove Borgnine is head of a business expanding into international mail order sales. Tova 9 products are based on a cactus extract from the Yucatan Peninsula. Mrs. Borgnine talks about her life as head of a business.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1980
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1980
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Borgnine, Tove
Item ID
640AN
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Donald E. Fickas, newly elected president of the Board of Education, discusses some of the problems facing the Board.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1980
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 20, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2462AN
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The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 24, 1980
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
449AN
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Newspaper Index
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In an article reviewing the problems of hillside development in the San Gabriel Valley, Arcadia's problems with Charles Bluth's yet-to-be-built Whispering Pines subdivision are discussed. Excessive runoff caused damage to property below the development.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Real Estate - Whispering Pines
Item ID
2294AN
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Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
450AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper451
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
451AN
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A pictorial history entitled "Arcadia: Where Ranch and City Meet" is being published by the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library. The book is written and compiled by Pat McAdam of the Arcadia Public Library and Sandy Snider of the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1717
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 24, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia (City) - History
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
McAdam, Pat
Snider, Sandy
Item ID
1716AN
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Santa Anita Park will have thoroughbred racing from December 26 through April 22, a season expanded by two weeks. The horse racing bill AB 3383 provided other changes in the sport that will affect Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2446
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2394AN
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The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper452
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1980
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
452AN
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Newspaper Index
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A special 8 page supplement offers a variety of articles on the Santa Anita Park track, its history, activities, facilities and its contributions to the community.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
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Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2395AN
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Newspaper Index
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City Council has approved an anti-pornography law that declares both nude motion picture films and lewd publications to be a public nuisance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2264
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 26, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Pornography
Item ID
2234AN
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Newspaper Index
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