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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
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p. 1
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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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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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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23544
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1972
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 8, 1972
Pages
p. 5
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Fee, Carl H.
Item ID
23752AN
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A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2116AN
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A summary of local city regulations covering the use of fireworks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2058
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 27, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2045AN
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The proposed new uniform Fire Code for Arcadia will be available at the City Clerk's Office on July 8, 1974.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
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p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 7, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2046AN
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Arcadia has lost its float theme for 1974 because the designing firm missed the deadline. "The First American" idea has been claimed by Los Angeles County, although Arcadia is still appealing through Supervisor Baxter Ward.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3459
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 28, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
3345AN
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The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance governing backyard sales on October 1, 1974. Regulations include: 1. A $1.00 permit would be required. 2. Sales would be limited to every 6 months. No sale could run longer than 2 consecutive days. 4. No signs could be placed on public property. 5. Sales must be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 6. No merchandise would be allowed in the front yard.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2047AN
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Best Disposal was awarded the residential trash contract in Arcadia by the City Council on October 15. The action was taken despite the objections of the owner of a competing trash service as to the manner in which the contract was awarded.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2364
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 17, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Refuse and Refuse Disposal
Item ID
2319AN
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The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control, which has licensing responsibility in Arcadia, has increased its fees from $2.50 to $3.50 for spayed dogs and from $5.00 to $7.00 for non-spayed animals.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper380
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1974
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
380AN
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Design contracts for architecture and interiors of the eight-story, $15 million Iwataya vertical shopping center in Fukuoka, Japan have been awarded to Chaix & Johnson Associates and Chaix, Pujdak, Bielski, Takeuchi & Daggett Associated Architects & Planners, Los Angeles. It was announced by Arcadia resident Robert H. Daggett, A.I.A., 1405 Rancho Road, a principal of both firms.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32543
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Architects
Daggett, Robert H.
Designers
Item ID
32742AN
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Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1974
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
California Design Associates
Johnston, Susan
Simmers, Tim
Item ID
32744AN
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The City of Los Angeles has filed a suit charging that revenue from unincorporated cities is insufficient to cover the costs of services to them. If the suite is successful, it will mean higher taxes for unincorporated areas.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3413
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 9, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Taxation
Item ID
3301AN
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The School Board and the Administration have debated optimum class size and decided that in any class where there are more than 32 students, a paid aide should be provided to assist the teacher.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2657
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2593AN
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Arcadia's Bicentennial seal design has been chosen. Designed by Mel and Eloise Wysock, it will be used on letterheads, plaques, etc.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper370
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Wysock, Mel and Eloise
Item ID
370AN
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The Early Childhood Education program, set up in 1973 for a five year span, probably will get only enough money to keep existing programs going and not enough to expand to other schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2752
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 20, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Item ID
2684AN
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On April 21, 1975 Arcadia will start a Dial-A-Ride service. A ride between any two points will be $.50. This will be a 3 month experiment. More details on the service are given.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Dial-A-Ride
Item ID
1415AN
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Senate Bill 275 (Ding Bill), which provides for collective bargaining, binding arbitration, and the right to strike, is causing great conflict between the School Board and teachers in the Arcadia district. The Board has voted 5-0 to support the Winston Act and oppose any State legislation that would replace its provisions. The Winston Act was passed in 1969 and required that School Boards meet and confer in good faith with teachers in determining salary schedules, fringe benefits, and working conditions.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2505
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 27, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
2448AN
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The Meals on Wheels service is now serving 30 people a day. Some 110 volunteers are needed to keep the program going.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper494
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1975
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 3, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Meals On Wheels
Item ID
494AN
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Beginning May 1, 1975 all street benches in Arcadia will be free of advertising as a result of a new city ordinance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2062
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 10, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2048AN
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Newspaper Index
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