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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

30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 29, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2390AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 692AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

61st Assembly district incumbent John Collier will be rejected in the June primary and Don Decker will be the Republican candidate, according to Decker.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 18, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 18, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1974

Item ID: 852AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 14, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia authors - Ireland, David

Item ID: 571AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council denied the application of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness for a religious solicitation certificate. The application has been before the Council for 18 months. Public hearings were held, and the council requested financial statements which were never produced.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 21, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 21, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hare Krishna

Item ID: 1685AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council, in its role of redevelopment agency, has approved a disposition and development agreement with American Savings for the property at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 20, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1270AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3345AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department has decided against a strike at this time, but vowed to fight City Hall over a contract dispute. A 5% salary increase was approved, but not the extensive retirement benefits which were sought.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2188AN

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 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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1974

Pages: p. A-7

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

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia water meets all present standards according to John Grivich, Water Manager for the City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3444AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 8, 1974

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1945-1980

Item ID: 2384AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article on the Stone Soup Farm, vegetable plots communally operated on the Stuart Hamblen property on Foothill Blvd.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Social Life and Customs

Item ID: 3247AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Assemblyman John Collier, in office since 1946, faces stiff competition next year for his 61st Assembly district seat. Possible contenders include Jim Head, Monrovia City Councilman; Richard Lovejoy, Monrovia City Councilman; and Lou Gilbertson, Mayor of Temple City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 20, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1976

Item ID: 858AN

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

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

Background information on John Mynster, Charles Gilb, and Jerry Bernstein, who are all running for City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1974; Mynster, John C.; Gilb, Charles E.; Bernstein, Jerry

Item ID: 1044AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - People

Item ID: 2408AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 19, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library - Employees - Lawrence, Helen

Item ID: 1935AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

61st Assembly district incumbent John Collier will be rejected in the June primary and Don Decker will be the Republican candidate, according to Decker.

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.

The Arcadia City Council, in its role of redevelopment agency, has approved a disposition and development agreement with American Savings for the property at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive.

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.

The Arcadia Police Department has decided against a strike at this time, but vowed to fight City Hall over a contract dispute. A 5% salary increase was approved, but not the extensive retirement benefits which were sought.

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 water meets all present standards according to John Grivich, Water Manager for the City.

Article on the Stone Soup Farm, vegetable plots communally operated on the Stuart Hamblen property on Foothill Blvd.

Assemblyman John Collier, in office since 1946, faces stiff competition next year for his 61st Assembly district seat. Possible contenders include Jim Head, Monrovia City Councilman; Richard Lovejoy, Monrovia City Councilman; and Lou Gilbertson, Mayor of Temple City.

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.

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.

Background information on John Mynster, Charles Gilb, and Jerry Bernstein, who are all running for City Council.

Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

Biographical profile of Helen Lawrence, who retired May 1977 from the Arcadia Public Library after almost 21 years, the last 10 of which were as head of the Circulation Department.