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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 18, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 444AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 440AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The possibility of a fee for admission to both the Arboretum and Descanso Gardens is being considered by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. At a hearing, Hal Roach, a member of the Board of Governors expressed the hope that the Supervisors would not resort to charging a fee. The fee would NOT be used to keep up the Arboretum, but would go into the County General Fund.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 442AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Photo and caption. Kirk Brayshaw in the Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with his friend "Snoopy" and story book "Night Before Christmas."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. C1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. C1

Subjects: Brayshaw, Kirk; Queen Anne Cottage

Item ID: 32747AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The American Indian will be spotlighted on three floats in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade. Farmers Insurance Group's float will depict an Indian on horseback. Arcadia's float theme is "The First Americans" and the County of Los Angeles' float theme is "The Proud American."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1974

Pages: p. A3 w/photo

Subjects: Floats; Tournament of Roses Parade--1975

Item ID: 32741AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Statistical profiles of schools in Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 2594AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Secession took a new turn with the news that the San Fernando Valley is also considering splitting off from Los Angeles County. Background of the reasons and feelings behind these moves in both the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys is outlined.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2361AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Rudolph C. Shosted, now 79, recalls his time spent at the Army's observation balloon school, located where the Los Angeles County Park golf course now is.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Balloon School

Item ID: 594AN

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

Secession of San Gabriel Valley from Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1971 p. 1 (split studied); August 15, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); September 1, 1971 p. 1 ( "" ); September 12, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); September 29, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (reprisal feared); November 28, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia in avor); December 8, 1971 p. 1 (City OK's study); December 12, 1971 p. 1 (support for new study); February 9, 1972 p. 1 (new law regarding splits); April 19 1972 p. 1 (legislation eases secession); June 1, 1972 p. 1; Maryc 1, 1973 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1971 p. 1 (split studied); August 15, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); September 1, 1971 p. 1 ( "" ); September 12, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); September 29, 1971 p. 1 ( " ); October 31, 1971 p. 1 (reprisal feared); November 28, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia in avor); December 8, 1971 p. 1 (City OK's study); December 12, 1971 p. 1 (support for new study); February 9, 1972 p. 1 (new law regarding splits); April 19 1972 p. 1 (legislation eases secession); June 1, 1972 p. 1; Maryc 1, 1973 p. 1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 4172AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of Los Angeles County reform efforts that perhaps will make unnecessary the efforts of the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley and other areas to secede from Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2370AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The defeat of Canyon County's bid in the November election dims prospects of the San Gabriel Valley separating from Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 8, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 8, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2367AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

In 1939 the Pacific Rose Society in conjunction with Los Angeles County planted a rose garden in the county park. In 1961 a new rose area was started.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2117AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Beginning July 1, the city will contract with Los Angeles County for animal control services.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 23, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Animals

Item ID: 383AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At a meeting on November 20, County Assessor Philip Watson's representative and County Supervisors Peter Schabarum and Baxter Ward and others tackled the possibility of the San Gabriel Valley seceding from Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2363AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Department of Health gave H.O.Y. a high rating for the services it has rendered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)

Item ID: 1854AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mayor Floretta Lauber and other City Council members will go before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to ask them to cut the County tax rate.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3315AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 18, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 447AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Harry Hufford, the chief administrative officer for Los Angeles County, predicted that taxes would double for residents of Newhall-Saugus-Santa Clarita Valley area if they were to break away from Los Angeles County. The same would hold true for the San Gabriel Valley.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2364AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on September 16 NOT to charge a $.25 admission fee at the Arboretum.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a program for the development of a Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The Arboretum foundation has pledged $500,000 to the total $1,295,000 bill. There is no timetable for the work, but it will take approximately 2 or 3 years.

Photo and caption. Kirk Brayshaw in the Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with his friend "Snoopy" and story book "Night Before Christmas."

The American Indian will be spotlighted on three floats in this year's Tournament of Roses Parade. Farmers Insurance Group's float will depict an Indian on horseback. Arcadia's float theme is "The First Americans" and the County of Los Angeles' float theme is "The Proud American."

Statistical profiles of schools in Los Angeles County.

Secession took a new turn with the news that the San Fernando Valley is also considering splitting off from Los Angeles County. Background of the reasons and feelings behind these moves in both the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys is outlined.

Rudolph C. Shosted, now 79, recalls his time spent at the Army's observation balloon school, located where the Los Angeles County Park golf course now is.

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.

Secession of San Gabriel Valley from Los Angeles County.

Summary of Los Angeles County reform efforts that perhaps will make unnecessary the efforts of the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley and other areas to secede from Los Angeles County.

The defeat of Canyon County's bid in the November election dims prospects of the San Gabriel Valley separating from Los Angeles County.

In 1939 the Pacific Rose Society in conjunction with Los Angeles County planted a rose garden in the county park. In 1961 a new rose area was started.

Beginning July 1, the city will contract with Los Angeles County for animal control services.

At a meeting on November 20, County Assessor Philip Watson's representative and County Supervisors Peter Schabarum and Baxter Ward and others tackled the possibility of the San Gabriel Valley seceding from Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health gave H.O.Y. a high rating for the services it has rendered.

Mayor Floretta Lauber and other City Council members will go before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to ask them to cut the County tax rate.

The Arboretum has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The money will be used for a computerized system to inventory and store information on the Arboretum's plant collection.

Harry Hufford, the chief administrative officer for Los Angeles County, predicted that taxes would double for residents of Newhall-Saugus-Santa Clarita Valley area if they were to break away from Los Angeles County. The same would hold true for the San Gabriel Valley.