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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

50th wedding anniversary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1978

Pages: p. B2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 23, 1978

Pages: p. B2

Subjects: Gladue, Donat J. (Don); Gladue, Evangeline (ed-article lists name as Gladus, phone book lists as Gladue)

Item ID: 25544AN

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

Anoakia property annexation papers drawn up. The City Council has instructed its staff to file an annexation application and environmental impact report. It would be in essence a re-annexation, as the area was once part of the city and was de-annexed in 1904. The proposed area also encompasses 16 single family homes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Annexation (Municipal Government)

Item ID: 395AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Approval was given by the Planning Commission to a group which wants to open Marquee West in the former bowling alley on Morlan Place. The owners plan to bring various musical groups to the facility. There will be no drugs or liquor allowed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 616AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident Ed Honeywell has plans to build a backyard solar still to produce alcohol from lawn clippings. He intends to mix the alcohol with gasoline to produce fuel for his car. All of these plans depend on Honeywell obtaining proper licensing for the still.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Gasohol

Item ID: 1654AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia authors - Dobson, James C.

Item ID: 569AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Marla McGee (photo) finished ninth in the Southern California Class II gymnastics meet to qualify for California State Class II championship meet at Santiago High in Garden Grove.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Subjects: Gymnastics; McGee, Marla

Item ID: 34115AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article delineates the prevalence of coyotes in the Foothills area. Their increase in number and some of their habits are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Animals

Item ID: 382AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Assessed valuation notices were sent July 12 to property owners throughout Los Angeles County. Arcadians were hit with an average increase of 42%. Figures for other San Gabriel Valley communities given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3311AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical sketch of Ed Newman, appointed Postmaster to succeed Bill Stewart, Jr.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 23, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 23, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Postal Service - Ed Newman

Item ID: 2244AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hatchen II, July 1.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1973

Pages: p. A5

Announcement Type: Birth

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 8, 1973

Pages: p. A5

Announcement Type: Birth

Subjects: Hachten, Kristianne Jeanine (To M&M Richard Hachten II, July 1)

Item ID: 24041AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Directors for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce approved a plan proposed by the Senior Citizens Commission to establish a fund for the eventual construction of a senior citizens center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens Center

Item ID: 3158AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Both the teachers and the Arcadia Board of Education ratified an existing contract, with some changes agreed upon by all involved. Salaries were excluded from discussion due to Prop. 13. The contract extends through June 30, 1980.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2726AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

By a 6 to 1 vote the Planning Commission on May 24 approved a new zone: R-M (single-family mountainous residential). The proposed ordinance will need to go before the City Council for adoption.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 26, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 26, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1189AN

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

Characteristics of some of the 90 species of carnivorous plants.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 30, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 30, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 439AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Charles Bluth, whose personal story is outlined here, is building a home for his family atop the highest hill in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Bluth, Charles P.

Item ID: 613AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A child care center will open September 15, 1975 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for all children. It is not geared toward working parents, but it is a special supplemental program to expand a child's experiences.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Subjects: Day Care Centers

Item ID: 1408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council heard testimony on problems connected with opening of Marquee West - a club opened recently to bring musical groups to Arcadia - and aim at the younger people in the community. Paul Fry, spokesman for Marquee West, promised to police the operation more heavily. The club will be open Thursday through Saturday.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 5, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 5, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Marquee West

Item ID: 791AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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50th wedding anniversary.

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.

Approval was given by the Planning Commission to a group which wants to open Marquee West in the former bowling alley on Morlan Place. The owners plan to bring various musical groups to the facility. There will be no drugs or liquor allowed.

Arcadia resident Ed Honeywell has plans to build a backyard solar still to produce alcohol from lawn clippings. He intends to mix the alcohol with gasoline to produce fuel for his car. All of these plans depend on Honeywell obtaining proper licensing for the still.

Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.

Arcadia's Marla McGee (photo) finished ninth in the Southern California Class II gymnastics meet to qualify for California State Class II championship meet at Santiago High in Garden Grove.

Article delineates the prevalence of coyotes in the Foothills area. Their increase in number and some of their habits are given.

Assessed valuation notices were sent July 12 to property owners throughout Los Angeles County. Arcadians were hit with an average increase of 42%. Figures for other San Gabriel Valley communities given.

Biographical sketch of Ed Newman, appointed Postmaster to succeed Bill Stewart, Jr.

Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hatchen II, July 1.

The Board of Directors for the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce approved a plan proposed by the Senior Citizens Commission to establish a fund for the eventual construction of a senior citizens center.

Both the teachers and the Arcadia Board of Education ratified an existing contract, with some changes agreed upon by all involved. Salaries were excluded from discussion due to Prop. 13. The contract extends through June 30, 1980.

By a 6 to 1 vote the Planning Commission on May 24 approved a new zone: R-M (single-family mountainous residential). The proposed ordinance will need to go before the City Council for adoption.

Characteristics of some of the 90 species of carnivorous plants.

Charles Bluth, whose personal story is outlined here, is building a home for his family atop the highest hill in Arcadia.

A child care center will open September 15, 1975 at the Arcadia Presbyterian Church for all children. It is not geared toward working parents, but it is a special supplemental program to expand a child's experiences.